As I have come to trust your judgement over the past month or so, I shall defer to your decisions as to which choices I should make in my daily life.

However, I will ignore any such suggestions that would go against my gentlemanly code of conduct or otherwise cause me undue stress.

You have guided me this far, however, and I wish for you to continue to lend me your wisdom.

Woooooo, been waiting for this

>>28187509
Why did you delete the last thread, OP? Just curious.

>"What crawled up your ass and died, Monique?" Marcel says, grinning.
>"Marcel!" Mother shouts. "That is no way to speak at the table!"

I'm tempted to give him a piece of my mind, but you are right. I'll just ignore it.

"Sorry Mom, I was just wondering why my pretty little sister's in such a bad mood," Marcel says.
"Come now, Marcel..." my sister-in-law Michiko says, placing a hand on Marcel's shoulder.
"Oh yeah, it's probably because he's still sore about letting that nobody ruin our great-grandfather's sword."

"Marcel!" Mother shouts, angered at his constantly bringing up my greatest shame.
"What, he claims to be a man so he should be able to face losses!" Marcel says, waving his hand dismissively. "He even went on that training journey for like a month afterwards!"

>you should put him in his place, you've accomplished more in your life than he ever has!
>just let him have his fun, you're better than that.
>ask your mother to put him in his place.
>[OTHER]

>>28187550
>>just let him have his fun, you're better than that.

Aw yeah pride guard quest with pretty boy

>>28187550
>just let him have his fun, you're better than that.

>>28187550
Just ignore him, he's not worth the aggravation

>>28187550
>ask your mother to put him in his place.
remember mommy will always help

>>28187550
>you should put him in his place, you've accomplished more in your life than he ever has!

>>28187550
We should make a subtle remark about his inability to produce an heir, but I can't think of a way to word it without being too verbose

>>28187550
>just let him have his fun, you're better than that.

Monique's better than Marcel. He doesn't have to go around insulting others about perceived shortcomings. Unless it's calling someone the spawn of a whore but that's completely different.

>>28187550
>just let him have his fun, you're better than that.
Show Mom you are finally mature.

>>28187600
"We can't all fruitlessly rut away the days back home?"

>>28187550
>just let him have his fun, you're better than that.
He's just pissy he's shooting blanks

>>28187550
>you should put him in his place, you've accomplished more in your life than he ever has!
At least I had a real sword.

>>28187550
>just let him have his fun, you're better than that.
smirk at him.

>>28187550
If you are such a man compared to me, then why don't you prove it in combat?

Hit on his wife.

Rolled 13

>>28187631

"And yours apparently, is deficient. I feel sorry for Michiko."

>>28187691
No no, man, we just have to imply we're saying his dick doesn't work. Otherwise it's too wordy. gotta get that pithyness.

>writing

An interesting spell effect occured to me and I wanted to see if it was possible:

empowering reinhold's sword to literally cut through scrip manifestations (not spells, the script that pops up before the spells). Cut through it and break the spell before it even can go off, possibly forcibly breaking the caster's train of thought too given the way it acts as a manifestation of though

>>28187902
There's nothing to suggest that is possible, if it was, don't you think Sylvie would have used that more than once against Niklaus?

If we want to do counter-spells, we're better off learning that clay-throwing technique so we can just throw mud into the mouths of our enemies so they can't chant the spell.

>>28187902
You can break a caster's train of thought, but you can't break Script itself.

>>28187902
Script is pretty much concentration... so would our sword make a really annoying noise?

>>28187917
I meant as one of those mindset specific effects "this sword can cut ANYTHING"

Or possibly "learning how to sword makes the bad touches stop"

>>28187917
>clay-throwing technique so we can just throw mud into the mouths of our enemies so they can't chant the spell.

..This almost sounds exactly like what the spell is intended to be used for

Rolled 46

>>28187973
The novelty of a sword that cuts through anything wears quickly while trying to figure out how to sheathe it.

>>28187937
Small bombs i guess.

>>28187715
So like, "Now there's two Gilbeaults with broken weapons." or "Must every Gilbeault be cursed with a broken sword?" There's clearly a metaphorical link to be made here. "Woe to our family; how can we stand erect carrying the shame of a useless blade?"

>>28188036
Yea that basically would have been perfect. Shame you posted it way to late.

>>28188036
"Stand at attention," or "full mast," would be better.

>>28188059
Balls.

...see what i did there?

>>28188080
I don't get it.

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>>28187999
One of my favorite books I read as a child contained such an item.
If I recall correctly the sheath was designed to first, be used carefully; obviously. And to catch the guard of the hilt and then lock the blade still within the sheath from the hilt.
Less mechanically viable with something bigger than a knife but whatever.

>>28188059
coming late is another curse of the GIlbeault family

>>28187550
"Yo Marcel, your fucking cock don't work."
Just say what you mean Monique.

>>28188126
He's a noble, remember?

>>28188122
What does his time of arrival have to do with anything?

"Your one and only accomplisment in life is somehow convincing this beautiful girl to marry you and you fail even in that, still unable to produce an offspring. Don't talk to me about accomplisments and losses you piece of shit."

Yes, I -am- better than that. I'll let him have his fun for now, but I WILL embarass him in front of his wife if he keeps up this foolishness. A man can only take so much, after all.

"You are right about the reason why I am in a bit of a foul mood, brother," I say to him. "Princess Marianne is close friends with Prince Emilio's elder sister, so there's a fairly good chance that she'll be in attendance. And if she's there, that worthless fool is sure to follow," I say, sighing.
"Oh?" My brother says, raising an eyebrow in surprise. "Haha, so you really are afraid to see that guy again..."
"Not at all," I interject.
"Now I'm starting to want to tag along, if only to see you get another sword broken when you lose your shit and challenge him to a duel," Marcel taunts.

...that's it, I've had enough of his insults.

"Considering that you think so poorly of my skills with the sword, I suppose you wouldn't mind if I challenged -you- to a duel?" I say as I get up from my seat. "Then I'll be able to show your wife that at least one of our father's children has some actual worth as a man."

My little jab seems to have hit a nerve, as Marcel's face becomes flushed with anger.

"You little shit, how about we go outside and and have a go barehanded right now. A REAL man doesn't need to hide behind pointy sticks and fancy armor, you pansy-ass," Marcel says, rolling up his sleeves as he stands up.


>take him on right now, it'll be a good way to work up an appetite for breakfast.
>you are family, the only weapons that you should use against one another are words.
>you are a swordsman, and there is no shame in that fact. Calm down.
>[OTHER]

>>28188149
Nothing more noble than ice cold breakfast burns.

>>28187999
Gourry had that same issue after he lost the Sword of Light...
dammit, now I want to read the Slayers noels again

>>28188186
>you are family, the only weapons that you should use against one another are words.

Mostly because I have no idea how much he could wipe the floor with us if he desired.

>>28188186
>Makes fun of us for losing our shit and challenging people to duels
>challenge him to a duel
I say yes, but Queensbury Rules here. Fisticuffs, no damaging our beautiful face.

lets kick his ass

>>28188186
>you are a swordsman, and there is no shame in that fact. Calm down.
"A real man shouldn't be afraid of a swordfight."
>FTFY Marcel

>>28188186
>>you are family, the only weapons that you should use against one another are words.

Rolled 17

>>28188186
>>you are family, the only weapons that you should use against one another are words.

>>28188186
>you are family, the only weapons that you should use against one another are words.

>>28188186
>you are family, the only weapons that you should use against one another are words.

>>28188186

>A real man does not fear pointy sticks you arrogant headstrong fool

>writing

>>28188186
>take him on right now, it'll be a good way to work up an appetite for breakfast.
It would be terribly rude to not remind Marcel of his humanity, I fear it would be a terrible risk to his well being if we didn't teach him why one never insults someone who is superior to them.

>>28188230
>>28188287
Yes.Taunt him into a duel.

>>28188323
And then the cleansing fire.

>captcha: masculine wbrails

>>28188186
Grin.

"Bwa-kaak"

>>28188186
>you are family, the only weapons that you should use against one another are words.
Shouldn't upset mother.

>>28188323
I think we're more posturing

(mummy will stop us from going to far)

>>28188186
There are some people who refuse to sink to the level of a common tavern brawler, unfortunate that you are not one of them.

>>28188186
As Much as i'd like to be the bigger man, i REALLY want to see his brother get the shit slapped out of him

>>28188396
>>28188387
These.

>>28188397
Next thread: Marcel quest.
(j/k OP I'm actually loving this.)

>>28188186
>>you are a swordsman, and there is no shame in that fact. Calm down.
We have training gear right?

>>28188501
This might be a better idea. and he wont be able to run off crying about it being unfair if were both using blunted gear, and we still break something.

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>>28188517
Like his dick? Oh wait that's already broken.

>>28188547
The more you use it, the les funny it gets man.

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>>28188556
Please, tell that to the swordfags, I was already over it in the first few threads but they wont shut up about it.

>>28188556
Just wanted to get in on it before it got beaten into the ground. Sorry.

"Yes, you have a point..." I say under my breath as I return to my seat.
"Talking to yourself again, you nutcase?" Marcel taunts. "I see that you're too much of a pussy to actually fight it out like a man after all," he says with a smirk as Michiko pulls him back into his chair.
"I don't want to hear about what a man should or should not do from you of all people," I say, running a hand through my hair dismissively. "a man whose singular accomplishment in life was somehow convincing this beautiful lady to marry you. And you even managed to fail at that, seeing as how you've yet to produce a single child after all these years. So don't talk to me about such matters, you have no right."

Yes.

Oh yes.

That did it.

I relax in my chair, folding my hands on the table while showing Marcel my best smirk. But my brother does not share in my amusement, doing his best to get back up and (attempt to) throttle me as his poor wife does her best to hold him down.

"HOW DARE YOU, YOU LITTLE BITCH! LET ME GO, I'M GONNA BEAT HIM DOWN LIKE I USED TO WHEN WE WERE LITTLE!" Marcel screams as he struggles to escape Michiko's grip.
"No, Marcel!" Michiko shouts. "Please, just calm down..."

As I enjoy this little outburst, I notice footsteps approaching. But they're not Father's methodical pace, but rather the haphazard steps of...

"Matthias, stop your brother!" Mother shouts as my brother Matthieu enters the dining room.
"Damn, you guys are at it again?" Matthias grumbles as he wipes the sleep out of his eyes.

>you should leave this to Matthias, he's used to this.
>you should taunt him some more, the fool deserves it.
>[OTHER]

>>28188572
Better than the power gamers and the fuckers who want to ignore our sister.

>>28188579
No problems. it would be funy if we did end up hitting him in the dick once and ending the fight though.
Even funnier if that ended up helping his marriage somehow too.

>>28188604
No more taunting for now.

>>28188604
>you should leave this to Matthias, he's used to this
We've taunted him enough.

>>28188606
Just because some people are retarded doesn't mean it gives you the license to be.

>>28188604
>Maybe that whoreson had the right idea
Apply fist to Marcel's face. It shut you up Monique, it will work for Marcel as well.

>>28188604
>you should leave this to Matthias, he's used to this.
I think we've bruised his ego enough for now.

Man now I just feel bad for Monique.

Goddammit Arch, can't we just hate someone?

>>28188604
You're a dick, Monique.

>>28188604
>you should leave this to Matthias, he's used to this.
And I'm not just saying that because he has my name and I want him to be a badass.

>>28188604
>you should leave this to Matthias, he's used to this.

>>28188604
>you should leave this to Matthias, he's used to this.

>>28188633
>Just because some people are retarded doesn't mean it gives you the license to be.
not a sword fag, i just tolerate them more than the power gamers and the guys who act like noble as holes.

>>28188604
>>you should leave this to Matthias, he's used to this.
Offer Matthieu a cup of coffee.

>>28188621
Getting hit in the dick as a cure for impotency. That sounds just retarded enough to work.

>>28188646
I still hate his stuck up ass.

>>28188664
Fair enough.

>>28188604
taunt him some more

Rolled 9

>>28188682

Hate his stuck-up ass, yes.

Hate him as a perzon, harder as this segment goes on.

>>28188682
I think he's pretty sympathetic but he is indeed still pretty stuck up. He doesn't have much self-awareness of it either.

>>28188604
>you should leave this to Matthias, he's used to this.
You already proved your superiority persist now would be childish

>>28188604
>Apologize to Michiko about her husband's attitude, your strained relationship has been like this ever since you bested him in a horse (ponies really) race when you were young.

>>28188604
>>you should leave this to Matthias, he's used to this.

If he's stupid enough to really start something, we'll end it. Otherwise, let the others massage his bruised ego, we want none of it.
"Dont look at me, it's not like I go look for this annoyance."

God. Monique is absolutely fucking insane.

I can't wait to whispeer in his ear about how it will be a fantastic idea to cast Arson Shine at the ball.

>writing

>>28188730
>I can't wait to whispeer in his ear
~

>>28188750
Can Monique do magic? I think the voices in his head would know.

>>28188186
>>you are a swordsman, and there is no shame in that fact. Calm down.

Call him a brute peasant for offering to fight with his /fists/ like this is some subsistence farmer's pub

>>28188768
We can teach him, anon. We are the best teachers.

>>28188768
Only the most basic spells.
He has been making an effort to improve in all things ever since his tournament loss however, magic included.

>>28188809
It even looks like he's improved on being less of a huge cunt!

Maybe! Sort of!

>>28188606
Powergamers are better than the fucks who write awful dialogue suggestions and shitpost in the thread, then literally ignore any possibility of hanging out with a guy when it's not about training.

>>28188809
Perfect as the voices in his head we should totally suggest to him a variety of fire spells to learn.

So, Archelon. Is this "voice in the head" thing just you setting things up so we can't fuck over Monique's current characterization or situation or is Monique hearing voices(and us being those voices) something we should take as canon?

>>28188820
Dude, no it doesn't. He's mocking his brother's sexual abilities right in front of his wife.

>>28188833
His brother said >"Talking to yourself again, you nutcase?" so it seems like this is something he's done in the past.

Monique is fucking nuts.

>>28188822
we never had 3 thread wide shit storms because of sword fags.

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>>28188820
Considering the voices telling him what to do are the players here, he's fucked.

>>28188841
Look, he started it with constant mocking, he shouldn't be surprised when it bites him on the ass. Though it would have been better to just say nothing.

>>28188841
His brother deserves it.

>>28188863
Nobody deserves that.

>Some people are worse than some people who i hapen to be part of
>>No some people actually are better than some people. I am not even one of those some people.
>>>Some people are worst. Fuck them all.
Stop please.

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>>28188867
$20 dollars that it's her infertility and he doesn't want to leave her because he's in love.

How long before there's a gangsta rap wizard?

>>28188895
Never hopefully, that would be awful.

>>28188895
Wait a minute. Marconetti's king is a mage.

What style are his incantations?

>>28188822
>Powergamers are better than the fucks who write awful dialogue suggestions and shitpost in the thread, then literally ignore any possibility of hanging out with a guy when it's not about training.

"Archelon doesn't mind since he hasn't said anything, so it's okay!"
"We're just keeping the thread interesting while we wait!"

Then IC they alternate between acting like spineless, selfless nice guys and acting "snarky".

>>28188884
Maybe. Just tragic enough to fit into everything else, what with the dead wives and orphan Reinholds.

>>28188895
>Bitches on my dick, booty so fine. Erry day I hustlin' muh Sparkle Sparkle Nigga Shine.

Yes, ending fights is pretty much the only thing that Matthias is good at. And i would be bad if I upset Mother any further...

"Dammit Marcel, you seriously need to stop starting shit..." Matthias says as he pinches our eldest brother on the back of his neck.
"owowowowowowowowowowow cut it out dammit I'll stop" Marcel shouts.
"I mean it," he sighs. "Every freaking day you start shit with Monique and then he bites right back. You know he's better at trading insults than you are, so you need to quit this shit before you give out poor mother a heartattack."

Matthias then lets go of our eldest brother's neck and takes a seat beside Michiko.

"Sorry that you have to deal with this shit every day, Michi..." Matthias says apologetically.
"No, it's alright... Marcel is just a bit headstrong, that's all," Michiko replies.

"You've always been so good at things like this, Matthias," Mother says warmly. "I'm sure that you would do well in the Border Guard, and your little brother could always put in a word for you..."
"Not interested," Matthias says dismissively. "I'm perfectly happy with my place right here, and it's not like I need the money."
"But still, that's no reason to just sit in your room all day! If you went out and made friends, you might finally meet a nice girl and then get married..."
"Dammit, Mom... Marcel got lucky when he found Michiko but most of the girls out there who'd even pay me the time of day are gold-digging bitches and whores. I'd much rather be alone than deal with that."

>[1/2]

>>28189061
I like this brother so far.

>>28189061
Matthias = Top bro

>>28189061
Damn, this dude is chill as fuck.

>>28189061
the man's got his priorities straight

>>28189087
He's a lot smarter than Monique gives him credit for.

>>28189061
Wait, is he a NEET?

>>28189087
Best brother has arrived.

>bitches and whores

>>28189061
Yup, Matthias is definitely a middle sibling.

>>28189103
That is exactly what he is.

I want Matthias to hang out more.

>>28189112
Will we see the body pillow and idol poster?

>>28189061
Oooh, Matthias sounds like hes got some baggage. and stopping fights is a useful talent. maybe we should look into that while we have Monique's ear.

>>28189061
>instantly resolves problem in first appearance
>in social situation which is the ideal* for posters' culture
>no flaws at all
Matthias is a mary sue.

*I know some people look down on NEETs, but it's still what we consider the purest form of 4chan, and we look down on normalfags more.

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>>28189112
fuck yeah
noble NEETs make the best NEETs

>>28189123
It's a shame we'll never get a chance to meet him as Reinhold.

>>28189137
Never say never.

>>28189061

Man, am I the only one who feels really sorry for Michiko for landing such a shitty husband?

>>28189148
No, I'm pretty sure that's everyone else too.

I wonder what she sees in him.

>>28189148
No, but if she likes him that's her own business.

>>28189169
A noble title.

>>28189135
>shows up for one scene
>assumes he has no flaws or problems based on doing the one thing Monique says he's actually good at
>calls him a Mary Sue for being a NEET

Are you serious?

>>28189187
Sssssh, Anon. No tears now, only dreams.

>>28189061
Somehow I feel like Matthias would feel comfortable with Michiko if it weren't for the brother baggage. And by now I think she would be fine with an alternative to Marcel.

>>28189219

I can ship this.

Anything is better than Marcel.

>>28189187
He's a NEET. What flaws or problems could he have?

>>28189254
Being a lazy ass.

I then sit back and let my mind wander as Mother berates Matthias about how much she wants grandchildren. I'm not the target of the harassment for a change, so I'd like to enjoy this reprieve for as long as I can.

After a few minutes of Mother's nagging of my brothers, Father finally arrives in the dining room and takes his seat at the head of the table.

"It's nice to see that you're actually awake for breakfast for a change, Matthias," Father says in his usual condescending tone.
"I went to sleep early for once, so I figured that I might as well," Matthias replies.
"You should do so more often, sometimes I forget that I actually have -three- sons."

"Yes, it's always nice to actually see you while the sun's up," Mother says.
"Aagh, and now you're actually making me -want- to sleep in..." Matthias grumbles.
"Seriously though, you really should quit being such a slackass and actually do something with your life," Marcel chimes in.

As if on cue, the servants arrive with today's breakfast, saving Matthias from any further nagging. Bowing, they present each of us with a plate of waffles before leaving.

>you should have a conversation with your family, you're leaving later today and you don't know when the next time you see them will be.
>they're ignoring you for a change, take the opportunity to enjoy your waffles in peace
>[OTHER]

>>28189254
Being a NEET.

>>28189254
He doesn't seem overly fond of women.

>>28189271
Even waffles aren't safe from the Gilbreaus.

>talk to them, you won't be seeing them for some time!

Rolled 2

>>28189271

>[other]

Ask matthias what has he been up to.

I wonder what he faps to.

>>28189271
>you should have a conversation with your family, you're leaving later today and you don't know when the next time you see them will be.

We may not like them, but that's no reason to be a dick. Well except to Marcel but he earns it.

>>28189271
>Eat waffles in PEACE!
So rare and serene an occupancy mushy be savored as it is treasured.

>>28189268
>>28189276
>>28189277
So, nothing. Right.

>>28189271
>you should have a conversation with your family, you're leaving later today and you don't know when the next time you see them will be.
We need to have a loving conversation, full of scathing putdowns and shitty feelings, or Monique dies.

>>28189271
>they're ignoring you for a change, take the opportunity to enjoy your waffles in peace
We've had enough conversation already.

>>28189271
You know what, lets thank Matthias for helping us out earlier and ask what he's up to.

>>28189271
>you should have a conversation with your family, you're leaving later today and you don't know when the next time you see them will be.

Dad and Marcel are assholes, but mum is mum and Matthias seems decent enough.

>>28189271
>you should have a conversation with your family, you're leaving later today and you don't know when the next time you see them will be.

>writing

>>28189322
What do noble neets do all day anyway? Literature?

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>>28189396
They join a monastery.

>>28189396
Marianne wants to be a noble NEET so badly.

>>28189396
Probably a bunch of different thing, reading included. That's kind of what being a NEET is all about. Replacing your social and career life with hobbies.

>>28189271
>[OTHER]
Initiate Death Flag Spam Mode.

>>28189271
>>they're ignoring you for a change, take the opportunity to enjoy your waffles in peace

Yes, that is true... this will be our last meal together for a week at the very least, so I should probably make the best of it.

"So, Matthias..." I begin, turning to him. "...I don't think I've ever actually bothered to ask, but what exactly is it that you do all day?"
"Hm?" Matthias faces me, his mouth full of waffles. "What, you're interested in my exciting life all of a sudden?"
"I was simply curious, that's all."
"I'm curious as well," Mother says. "You never let me inside your room anymore, after all..."

"Ugh..." Matthias grumbles. "I mostly read, you already knew that. Adventure logs, foreign stories, grimoires, whatever looks interesting. And when I'm not doing that, I'm practicing my ocarina or wandering around or messing with that weird baby tree that Michi got me for my birthday last year."
"You ought to be out there getting to know the other nobles and increasing the fame of the Gilbeault name," Father says, grunting. "You're a strong man, it's a damned waste for you to just sit around inside all day like some kept woman."

"Marcel's the heir, not me," Matthias says as he takes another bite out of his waffles. "I may not get the birthright or the pretty wife or any of that, but I have enough and that's fine with me."
"I swear, if your grandfather could see what you've become..." Father mumbles under hs breath.

>[1/?]

>>28189579
It's really starting to sound like Matthias has got it bad for his brother's wife.

>>28189606
Not Our Problem

>>28189635
I'm not saying it is. I'm just saying Michiko is going to announce she's pregnant one day, everyone will be celebrating Marcel not being infertile, and that won't actually be the case at all.

>>28189579
I wish I had the brains for bonzai. That'd be rad.

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>>28189579
>I'm practicing my ocarina

>>28189606
I know right? My shipping senses are tingling.

>>28189645
It's okay, nobody will know the difference and the bloodline continues.

>>28189675
The ocarina is a perfectly legitimate instrument, you know.

>>28189579
>"I'm curious as well," Mother says. "You never let me inside your room anymore, after all..."
inb4 room full of crazy and he's super yan yan for his brothers wife.

>>28189711
Well, the family will all know.

>>28189711
If you think about it, Matthias is doing everyone a favor.

This is the exact argument he uses to get her to sleep with him.

>>28189717
Nobody said it wasn't. I mean what other instrument can let you travel through time?

>>28189724
Only if someone finds out or tells, which isn't unlikely, but it's certainly not certain at the same time.

>>28189731
He doesn't seem that jerkish.

>>28189579
>[2/2]

"You know, I'm sure that your father could probably get you set up at the castle to learn magic if you wanted..." Mother says.
"No way, everyone there is crazy," Matthias replies.
"But you had such talent when you were a little boy, I was sure that you would become a great mage..."
"Not interested. At all. Chances are that I'd end up taken in by that Sucher guy and getting turned into some kind of magical abomination," he says as he finishes off a waffle.

"So Monique..." Matthias begins in an attempt to change the subject, "...has Father asked you about that party in Marconetti yet?"
"Yes, he told me earlier this morning," I reply.
"Have fun with that, man. I know you were always into that social climbing stuff, after all."


>Agree with him, you -are- always looking for a way to make a name for yourself.
>play it off, he's just teasing you.
>Deny it, you just wanted the opportunity to get away from everything for a while.
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>>28189758
>Deny it, you just wanted the opportunity to get away from everything for a while.

He of all people would understand.

>>28189758
>>play it off, he's just teasing you.

>>28189758
>play it off, he's just teasing you.

>>28189758
>"Honestly, while I'm not going to deny that I'm leaping at the chance to make a name for myself, I really just want the opportunity to get away from everything for a while."

>>28189758
He's cool. Agree: It's a potentially quite good opportunity.

>>28189758
>play it off, he's just teasing you.

>>28189758
>Deny it, you just wanted the opportunity to get away from everything for a while.

>>28189758
>Agree with him, you -are- always looking for a way to make a name for yourself
But say it in a way that doesn't seem assholish. Matthias doesn't seem like he's being mean, just commenting that this seems like our thing.
Maybe seem a bit eager?
"Yes, I look forwards to getting to rub shoulders with kings and princesses. Although it'll also be nice to get away for a while."

>>28189758
Why hide it?

>>28189758
>>Agree with him, you -are- always looking for a way to make a name for yourself.
Ask him if he wants to come along, just to sight see, no partying required, maybe go buy some foreign goods to bring home for mother and father. while we do our socializing.

>all these people trying to sabotage Monique's home life

>>28189758
>Agree with him, you -are- always looking for a way to make a name for yourself.

>>28189758
I don't understand why all these people hate living longer so much.

>>28189758

"I'm hoping a chance of pace will help me get out of this mood and stop my future as a fellow hermit cooped in this house with you... Not that that's likely with that... person there."

>>28189758
"I'm not in it to climb the social ladder, I'm doing this for the good of our family name."

>>28189758
>DON'T deny it, but you -did- want the opportunity to get away from everything for a while...

>>28189834
Not everyone is a coward who fears death, you know.

>>28189808
As neat as that would be I can't see any way to drag him out.

>>28189847
I don't understand them either.

>writing

Archelon, I just want you to know that I've been playing Long Live The Queen (Princess Trainer clone) And I've been pretending to be the princess's long suffering bodyguard the entire time. It makes me happy.

>>28189834
>I don't understand why people don't work hard to increase their lifespan
I guess you walk a few miles every day and eat red meat rarely and processed food never?

>>28189834
You know how in real life, people can do incredibly simple stuff like regular exercise and healthy eating in order to increase their lifespans by years, not to mention raise their general quality of life, yet hundreds of millions worldwide choose not to despite having the means to do so?

Its like that.

>>28189916
>Archelon, I just want you to know that I've been playing [something with an ungooglable name that I'm not sharing]

>>28189944
Ok, fine, mister "Wants to know what that crazy guy is talking about" http://store.steampowered.com/app/251990/

>>28189944
>first result on both google and duckduckgo
Really now.

>>28189944
I just typed in "long live the queen game" and it was the first fucking result:

http://www.hanakogames.com/llq.shtml

>>28189944
ITS THE FIRST FUCKING RESULT

JESUS CHRIST

>>28189944
It's the first result on google "Long live the queen"

>>28189944

So, initially I was apologetic (>>28189963) But I'm starting to thing you're just dumb

>>28189964
>>28189965
>>28189973
>>28189976

>>28189963
Looks like there's only one princess and she's not cute.

Oh well.

>>28190017
But she's endearingly and exasperatingly stupid, which is fun. the stupid bitch managed to kill HERSELF my first playthrough when she decided that the best cure for an arrow to the gut was to PUSH IT FURTHER INTO HER GUT

>>28189916

Does the princess really die all the time?

>>28190035
Why did she have an arrow to the gut? That sounds like your fault.

>>28190035
So is it worth the price tag?

>>28190035
Stop it, I have more than enough things to distract me as it is.
seriously though, I don't even know how I'd react to that.

>>28190044
The whole game is basically hundreds of terrible bad ends you can only really avoid if you have a guide telling which skills to get first. She dies a lot if you aren't cheating or using a walkthrough.

Kind of bad game design imo but it's really fun with a lot of interesting branching paths.

>>28190059
Warning: Amount of deaths and branching greatly exaggerated.

>>28190046
Because the stupid bitch decided that taking one carriage through bandit country to reach her friend's birthday party was a good idea. And bandits have carriage pircing missiles. (Note, only RPing as bodyguard, you are actually the little voice in the princess's head)

>>28190044
Not sure, but she definitely dies a lot. There's a lot of stuff working against you.

>>28190047
To me, yes. Gonna play it some more tommororw, did a run to get a feel for it today.

>>28190051
Just as planned.

"Yes, I do look foward to being able to rub shoulders with kings and princesses..." I reply. "...though it will also be nice to get away from home for a while."
"And every day you spend away from here is a day you're not getting bitched at. I hear that, brother," Matthias replies with a laugh.

What was that? Yes, that may be a good idea...

"Actually..." I begin, "...would you like to come along with me?"
"Huh?" Matthias stares at me, completely baffled.
"It would just to see the sights, you don't need to come to the party at all if you don't want to. And you'd get the opportunity to shop around for some foreign goods as well..."
"Oh, yes!" Mother chirps, happily clapping her hands together. "My two youngest, traveling in a foreign land together... it would be a wonderful experience for the both of you!"
"Well, there is more than enough room in the carriage for one more person..." Father says, seemingly deep in thought.

>you should press it further, it would make everyone happier if he comes along!
>you should ask them to drop the issue, he clearly doesn't want to be bothered.
>you should ask Marcel what he thinks.
>you should ask Michiko what she thinks.
>you should just let things play out on their own.

>>28190105
>>you should just let things play out on their own.

>>28190105
>you should just let things play out on their own.
It's his call. We don't want to be dad and mom and asshole brother, always with the badgering. It'd be fun if he came, but it's his life.

>>28190105
>you should ask Michiko what she thinks.

She's the one who can influence him.

>>28190035

That's how you remove barbed things... If they're deep enough in your flesh. Push them through to the other side instead of pulling them back...

She must have learned this fact.

And had a gut reaction.

>>28190105
>>you should ask Michiko what she thinks.
Your not-girlfriend may or may not want you to go.

>>28190105
>>you should just let things play out on their own.
Monique has said enough at this point.

Look at Michiko's face to see what she thinks, though.

>>28190105
>you should just let things play out on their own.

>>28190105
>you should ask Michiko what she thinks.

>>28190105
>you should just let things play out on their own.

>>28190105
Sometimes NEETs need a little push to get going, once you're stuck in your slump it's pretty hard to get out

"Come on Matt, when was the last time we did something together that didn't involve a fight with Marcel?"

>>28190128
You're a beautiful person.

Also, this is true, if the barbed thing isn't jammed into your stomach lining. Really more of an arm or leg technique.

My advice for the game is to pretend you're the bodyguard or best friend or enchanted teddy bear or favorite maid or something offering advice, and it get s a whole lot more fun.

>>28190105
>you should ask Michiko what she thinks.

>>28189579

Mathias is clearly going to become Wizard.

Probably not Bard, he would be out by now.

But Wizard. How many years he has left?

>>28190105
>you should ask Michiko what she thinks.

>>28190105
>you should just let things play out on their own.
we asked, let him decide for himself.

>>28190105
>you should ask Michiko what she thinks.

>>28190105
>you should ask Michiko what she thinks.

I like Monique Quest a lot more than I should.

>>28190171
He's a NEET. He's not capable of making good decisions.

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>>28190199
I'm a NEET and this is entirely true.

>>28190105
>>you should ask Michiko what she thinks.

>>28190208
So am I and that's why I said it.

>writing

>>28190105
>>you should ask them to drop the issue, he clearly doesn't want to be bothered.

>>28190105
>you should ask Michiko what she thinks.

>>28190105

>press it further
Imagine all the books you will be able to find! Maybe even a new ocarina!

Are Marconetti famous for any specific art/literature/music? RL Italians produce an awful lot of comic books I believe.

>>28190154
Five years left to wizardhood.
Marcel offers to pay for a fancy bordello trip every year for his birthday, but, you know, BITCHES AND WHORES.

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>>28190216
Hurray for fucking up everything!

>>28190267
He's THAT old?

>>28190285
25 isn't that old.

>>28190285
Monique is 22.
Matthias is 25.
Marcel is 27.

Maybe nicolette likes matthias

>>28190295
I thought that wizardhood's 40. My mistake then.

>>28190303
How old was Reinhold and everyone else again? They're all under 18 right?

>>28190312
Marie and Melanie are 15
Syvlie and Nico are 16
Reinhold is 17

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>>28190267
Man that's pretty impressive turning down a trip every year. He is going to become a great wizard.

So Monique is the guy who keeps headbutting with teenagers to try to fit in?

>>28190327
Why does Adachi have a cabbage?

>>28190345
How do you not know about Adachi's love for cabbages?

>>28190345
Why don't you have a cabbage?

>>28190105
>>you should ask Michiko what she thinks.
Would you want to attend a ball with kings, queens, and princesses with awesome dresses and tasty delights?

>>28190407
No

"What do you think, Michiko?" I ask.
"Hm?" Michiko turns to me with a look of surprise. "I don't know, it's not my place to get involved..."
"Go ahead and speak your mind," Marcel says to his wife in an encouraging tone. "You are a member of the family, after all. It's as much your business as it is any of ours."

I continue to be surprised to see that fool actually be kind, though Michiko is the only one who he is consistently nice to. It must be out of guilt.

"Well..." Michiko says, nervously fidgeting in her chair. "...I agree with Mother, it would be good for you if you accompanied Monique to the party. It's not healthy for you to stay inside all day, after all."
"You too...?" Matthias sighs. "...alright, I'll THINK about it. Okay? Are you all happy now?"
"You'd better make up your mind quickly," Father says. "Monique's carriage is leaving before noon."
"God damn it..." he mumbles under his breath.

"Oh, this will be just wonderful!" Mother says happily. "And while the two of you are out, you might end up meeting some nice foreign girls like your brother did, and then get married..."
"If I -do- go, it won't be to pick up chicks, dammit..." Matthias grumbles.

As my mother proceeds to nag at Matthias some more, I stand up from my seat and make my way to the door.

"If I'm expected to leave so soon, I'll need to get things settled with the Border Guard as quickly as possible so that I can have time to pack," I say.
"Take care, Monique!" Mother says, waving goodbye.
"Yes, do be careful," Father joins in.

As I make my way outside, I see that our family's carriage is waiting. But I've also been practicing my magic, so that's also an option to get to headquarters...

>take the carriage, it's more reliable.
>Fly there, it's faster and you ought to get some practical usage in.
>[OTHER]

>>28190442
>Fly there, it's faster and you ought to get some practical usage in.
Oh hells yeah. Glorious winged faggot

>>28190442
>Fly there, it's faster and you ought to get some practical usage in.

>>28190442

> Fly, fly like the wind!

Let's hope we get to roll something.

I've got a couple of 1s in store.

>>28190442
>take the carriage, it's more reliable.

No carriage, no Matthias.

>>28190442
Welp. Looks like Monique is better at the magic thing than Reinhold. We really need to start branching out and learning new spells soon.

>>28190442

>[OTHER]

Fly there and have the carriage ready to pick us up half way on our return trip.

>>28190442
>Fly there, it's faster and you ought to get some practical usage in.

BECAUUUUUUSE WEEEEE CAAAAAN

>>28190442
>>take the carriage, it's more reliable.

So Matthias do have hots for the Michiko?

>>28190442
>>take the carriage, it's more reliable.

>>28190442
Note to self, get Matthias laid.

>>28190477
Mathias doesn't want to go to Monique's job.

>>28190502
No? You guys are absolutely going on nothing and just wishing he was. Or just autistic, I can't tell with you guys. Just like how Monique is totally actually a girl. Or how Reinhold definitely has some special snowflake heritage.

>>28190511
If i had the power to get anyone laid, i'd help myself first.
-voice in Monique's head.

>>28190478
Well he did take a month off to train. Reinhold only gets evenings and days off to train.

>>28190513

Whoops, thinking about the wrong carriage ride.

>writing

>>28190517
Reinhold is an anime protagonist who broke Monique's sword and was about to be adopted by someone named Swordbreaker. How could he not be a special snowflake

>>28190548
Because all of that ends the saddest. Way. Possible.

>>28190527
True, but I still think we kind of need to branch out more over just this. People are focusing on defense a bit too much, and while that is definitely good for a bodyguard to learn and the right first step, we should be picking up some offensive skill next since we have a utility and defense spell already. Either Clay Spread for subduing or Arctic Blade for damage. Can't just turtle all the time, especially if we need to take down a guy with magical augmentations or defenses.

Actually, Clay Spread is probably in that earth magic book we've got, we should try learning it on our own.

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But Anon.

Everyone is a special snowflake.

Everyone.

Even you.

>>28190579
Melanie isn't

even if her family is a bunch of monster ranchers

>>28190579
Monique and Marcel aren't being the nobles Mr. Rogers knows they could be.

Sylvie and Nicolette aren't being the ladies Mr. Rogers knows they could be.

As far as it goes I think Reinhold and Marianne are doing ok by Mr. Rogers.

>>28190575
>we should try learning it on our own.
No need, Sylvie is with us.

We should ask her what she thinks we need.

>>28190579

I'm not. I'm more like a part of that disgusting mix formed with snow and mud once everything starts melting.

>>28190548
archelon has been very insistent he's a normal person with no special heritage/lineage despite delusional anons screaming about him not "spoilering" anything.

>>28190548
>who broke Monique's sword

That never happened in medieval fights!

>>28190575
That's what swordsmanship is for.

>>28190594
More like Reinhold is doing okay by Mr. Rogers and that's slowly leading to Marianne doing it too.

>>28190597
I suggested we do something on our own because than we can learn faster by doing both instead of just relying on Sylvie for lessons. She doesn't always have time to teach us and we don't always have time to seek her out. Self-study would improve our speed. We can learn Clay Spread ourselves and she can show us Arctic Blade or something else.

>>28190602

You're just being too harsh on yourself. You too are a beautiful and unique snowflake.

>>28190605
being normal is the greatest boon a protagonist can have in the chinese cartoons or annie mays.

it means they've got sick nasty potential and skill and stuff instead of being a gimmick character.

>>28190619
A sword may have trouble breaking through magic barriers or hitting a tailwinded target. The point is, we need something in case we go up against magic defenses a normal sword attack can't pierce.or keep up with.

>>28190625
I dunno, she hasn't done anything that would make Mr. Rogers frownie face, and she consistently tries to be good even if her execution isn't quite there.

>>28190625
Actually having a teacher more than makes up for the time spent seeking her out. If she's unavailable, sure, self-study.

>>28190630

Or they're like Captain Carrot. Wait,scratch that, he's totally special, he just don't have time for this "chosen one" stuff and everyone is better out that way.

>>28190594
>doing ok by Mr. Rogers.
>Implying Mr. Rogers didn't love you for who you were
>Implying Mr. Rogers thought in terms of ladies and nobles and not just people
>Making me really sad because I miss Mr. Rogers

>>28190548
He's a special snowflake because his fighting style involves the destruction of valuable items?

>>28190662

Despite what /tg/ says, Mr. Rogers isn't Papa Nurgle. He has standards.

>>28190652
She's an awfully nice and considerate person underneath all that moodiness, that's for sure. I can't help but feel she'll be the best queen ever if she gets over her personal problems.

Also attempted murder with ice magic, bro. She kind of really fucked up there even if it was somewhat understandable.

>>28190697
She didn't cover Reinhold's face so I think (attempted) murder is stretching the facts.

it was more like "bad touch panic button," from a kid whose dad was, like, the OG adventurer.

Mr. Rogers and Reinhold would forgive. I have. It was not a good situation.

>>28190684
Mr. Rogers loves every human being on the planet and only wants the best for them.

>Captcha: ipspaym Emperor

Shit... that makes sense

>>28190697

Failed a composure check.

Then failed her dance check.

Failed another reflexes check.

And then failed a final composure check.

At least it wasn't a dead end.

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Yes, I probably should get some practical usage of this spell in. After all, there's no point in having learned it if I can't use it properly.

Taking a deep breath, I focus my mind on forming the Script that is the basis of all magic.

"Shining lights of the night sky, free me of my shackles so that I may soar to your boundless heights!" I chant as glowing red Script forms a floating mural around me. I then jump off of the top step, and...

"Starlight Wing!" I shout as a pair of ethereal wings form on my back and carry me into the air at the apex of my jump.

I rise into the sky, ending my ascent once I reach a height that's safe to travel at without fear of crashing into a tree. I then gather my bearings, turn in the general direction of the Border Guard's headquarters, and will myself to soar towards it.

Though there are other flight spells of nearly every basic elemental type, I prefer Starlight Wing the most. It's both fast enough to get one where on needs to go in a reasonable time, and offers enough control to allow for graceful movement.

I am also -quite- fond of the wings that manifest as the spell's primary visual effect, as the angelic image suits me well.

After about ten minutes of travel, I see the large building in which I work approaching. Gradually decreasing my altitude, it's approaching the time to land...

>roll 1d20

>>28190716
She started strangling him. I'm don't think there was a conscious intent to kill there but she clearly lost control and was heading that way. I've forgiven her as well because it was a giant PTSD panic attack but that was still pretty frownie face worthy at the time.

Rolled 2

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