I am Monique Gilbeault, a man of style and grace. Though I am my father's third son and thus have no claim to anything save the family name, I am the most accomplished of my father's children. The only one of us to have truly inherited the skills of my great grandfather, the reknowned duelist Marquise Gilbeault, I have managed to achieve the rank of Captain of the Border Guard of my home country of Granache through naught save my own abilities. I also placed second in His Majesty's Royal Swordsmanship Tournament, though I lost in the final round because that whoreson Reinhold shattered the blade that I inherited from my great-grandfather on his deathbed... I have yet to pay him back for that disgrace.The past few days have been a welcome change from the usual tedium of my daily life, as my brother and I are currently visiting the kingdom of Marconetti, our homeland of Granache's oldest ally.Though I would have liked for him to have come along with me during my tour of the city for the psst few days, Matthias has insisted on doing his own thing for the entire time that we've been here... but at least he hasn't spent the entire time locked in his room, so I suppose I can't complain too much.How I actually managed to convince him to attend the party itself, I may never know...
-the rules of a gentleman-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.
Clench my fist and curse Reinhold. This is somehow his fault.
After one final check in the mirror to make sure that my appearance is perfect, I make my way to the door of our room and lean against it."Matthias!" I call out, "Hurry up, we're going to be late!""Hold on a minute, dammit!" my elder brother shouts back from inside his bedroom.I had been hoping to beat the crowd that I KNOW is going to be there, but I suppose my wish was to no avail.After what seems like an eternity, Matthias finally emerges from his room, wearing... wow. For what's probably the first time since we were children, Matthias actually LOOKS the part of a member of the nobility! He's wearing a finely-tailored suit, his hair isn't in its usual unkempt state, and the stubble that normally litters his face has been completely shaved off!Ah, how happy our mother would be to see him like this..."Quit staring," Matthias says, rolling his eyes, "it's creepy. Now let's get going before I change my mind, this shit's uncomfortable as hell.""As you wish, brother," I say as I open the door and step aside for him to pass by before I close it behind me.He's actually doing this, much to my shock... damned if I'll do anything to mess this up.>you should talk to your brother as you make your way to the party hall, it might cause him to open up some more>you should leave your brother alone, he seems to be doing this under duress
IT BEGINS..!
>>29011367This.
>>29011374Try talking to him about something not to do with the party. Get him relaxed and his mind off all this.
>>29011374Do both. Talk to him, while acknowledging that we know he really doesn't want to be there, but we appreciate him giving it a shot for us.
>>29011374>>you should talk to your brother as you make your way to the party hall, it might cause him to open up some more
>>29011374Ask him what he's been up to since we've got here.
>>29011367When is this not appropriate?
>>29011374Talk to your brother, thank him for coming to this. We know he isn't very fond of these things and it means a lot that we get to spend this time with him
>>29011374>you should talk to your brother as you make your way to the party hall, it might cause him to open up some morelet's at least compliment him on his looks
>>29011374>>you should talk to your brother as you make your way to the party hall, it might cause him to open up some moreIt begins.
>>29011413>>29011413>>29011428These.
>>29011374>you should talk to your brother as you make your way to the party hall, it might cause him to open up some more
>>29011367I know it won't get picked, but this is the only way to do this right.
>>29011374>you should talk to your brother as you make your way to the party hall, it might cause him to open up some more>archelon has had over 24 hours to recover. >we are at a major plot point event>it's a sat night.brace your self guys! we might be seeing a non stop 3 full thread storm now! i don't think i have enough energy drinks for this.
>>29011673>needing energy drinkscasual as fuck
>writing
>>29011706coffee is too weak sause for me. gotta go red bull.
>>29011925Pfft. Red Bull. Adrenaline applied directly into the eyeball is what the cool kids use these days.
>>29012018>not running on the power of PGQ
As we walk, I turn to my brother."I want you to know that I do appreciate you coming all this way with me," I say to Matthias. "I know that you hate events like this.""Whatever..." Matthias says with a look on his face as if his spirits have been completely crushed. "...I figured that two days of relaxation were enough, I have to counter it with shit like this so that my karma doesn't backlash against me at a worse moment.""Ah, that thing that Michiko was talking about..."Though she's done her best to adjust to the way that we do things in Granache, our sister-in-law does have many odd customs that I'm still not used to. Matthias, on the other hand, has done his best to learn as much as he possibly can about the ways of her homeland.To be honest, he pays more attention to her than her own husband does... not that I'd actually say that to ANY of them."You look very nice today," I say, placing a hand on my brothers shoulder. "I'm sure that both of us will be -quite- popular with the female guests today...""You might like those superficial bitches, but I want nothing to do with them," Matthias says as he brushes my hand aside."Come on now," I sigh, "while I readily admit that I've run into PLENTY of women who fit your pessimistic view of nobility, not all of them are like that. Why, just the other day, I was able to assist a lovely young lady from Granache, and she was every bit as proper as one could wish of in a l-..."...oh wait, Melanie is a -maid-.>[1/?]
>>29012037dude! that stuff is illegal to use directly in 34 states. it's too powerful! >>29012111damn it monique, a maid is fine too!
>>29012111..Maybe Gregory's daughter? Yeah! He'd get along fine with her, right? ...I mean, if he lived long enough, that guy is scary.
>>29012186>caring about legality>on 4chanoh wow, i bet you'd never try to hold a girl's hand either
>>29012111And you are just a -border guard-. Get some humility in you.
>>29012111Clench fist, blame Reinhold.
>>29012219he's captain. he's got rank, he's not just some NRF
>>29012111Well, at least she knew her place. Which is CLEANING THE HOUSES OF HER BETTERS!I am so suave and handsome that my farts smell like morning dewdrops, lah dee dah...
>>29012111...there's a maid in this Quest?
>>29012267melonie, but she doesn't get very much screen time
>>29012267Nah, its just an optical illusion.
>>29012239Although, according to Nicolette, Reinhold is either equal to, to just below the knights in rank.No true gentleman should complain about his superiors in such a way.
>>29012281Swing and a miss.
>>29012285we were talking about his standing compared to the maid, not rein
>>29012111>[2/2]"In a what?" Matthias asks, obviously wondering why I cut my sentence short."Er... I suppose you do have a point," I reply, admitting defeat. "But even though noble women similar to those who you despise may be in the majority, that only serves to make it that much more satisfying when you finally meet a lady who is worth talking to," I say with my best reassuring smile."What, like -you- have?" my brother asks me in his bst accusatory tone."Why as a matter of fact, I've... AHEM. Never mind about me," I say, running a hand through my hair. "My point is that you can't write all ladies off. Or are you trying to imply that Michiko is the only woman in the entire world who is worth your time?"Oh my. I probably shouldn't have said that.While Matthias previously only looked a bit annoyed, now he's glaring at me with that look that usually results in my room being destroyed.>you should apologize, you clearly overstepped your bounds.>you should laugh it off, pretend that you were just joking!>you should immediately change the subject, as if you'd just said nothing at all.>you should shut up before you foul his mood even worse than you already have.
>>29012297i have a rocket? where is it
>>29012332>you should apologize, you clearly overstepped your bounds.
>>29012332>>you should apologize, you clearly overstepped your bounds.
>>29012332Apologize. Lower class peons are one thing, family that you like is quite another.
>>29012285In terms of rank, Reinhold is above a Guard Captain, but below a Knight.In terms of strength, Reinhold is on the level of the lower tier of knights. Vincent and Gregory are at the very top of that rank.
>>29012267>>29012281that reminds me of some one....
>>29012332>you should apologize, you clearly overstepped your bounds.A true gentleman knows his boundaries, and is willing to admit it when he oversteps them.
>>29012388who does it remind you of
>>29012332OtherYou're his brother. Worrying about him is your job. Stare him down, and finish what you started. He'll probably punch you, but this needs to be said.
>>29012388You know, I always see people post blank images in this situation, and I never understand why.>>29012332>you should laugh it off, pretend that you were just joking!
>>29012379for now
>>29012405pic related...
>>29012379So basically us becoming a knight is probably considered more or less a matter of time.
>>29012332Master of tact, Monique.>you should laugh it off, pretend that you were just joking!
>>29012451i guess so. but with the kingdoms in peace, it might take longer than we realize to rank up.
>>29012440what pic
>>29012519i think there is something wrong here. can anyone else see this pic? i thought i had melione in it...
Since we're Monique now does this mean we're obligated to try and find as many ways to fuck with Reinhold's life?Because we could always start a shitstorm by calling Citrine a whore, along with whatever other opportunities we'll find in the party
>>29012593That would be unbecoming conduct of a proper gentleman.
>>29012530>looks at tripWho are you again?
>>29012593>insult the wife of the artist that is not only a guest of honor but personal favorite of the kingno possible way this could go wrong
>>29012593nah, just string as many bitches as possible
>>29012614But it would be in character
>>29012593nah, we'll be too bust filling up his head with all sorts of weirdness to keep him from messing with Reinhold.
>>29012610He kinda sucks at being a proper gentleman though
>>29012646Let's get him to kill ex-bodyguard guy!Or start a fire.
>>29012593>>29012627Gentlemen, we are sharing headspace with a noble, albeit an arrogant fop. Let us try to keep a reasonable approximation of good decorum, shall we?
>>29012652It is because he probably doesn't beat his servants? Or because he knows what work is?
>>29012652To our standards, sure. Not to his.Nevermind that he has 0 reasons to insult Citrine at this point. He should have no knowledge of her relation to Reinhold, nor of her background.
>>29012593Well, we are the voices in his head, and we have more or less collectively agreed that reinhold is in dire need of bros, and while slightly misogynistic, Monique isn't actually that bad of a guy. Further diminishing our standing with reinhold is not in our best interest. More importantly, he technically outranks us, and it is unbecoming of a gentleman to insult his rank superiors.
Hey guys, remember:"However, I will ignore any such suggestions that would go against my gentlemanly code of conduct or otherwise cause me undue stress."We can't really go against Monique's very being.
>>29012652Nah, he's the perfect example of PSY's gentlemen.
>>29012589I think you must be having difficulty uploading pics. I haven't seen you post anything.
>>29012614>get a major crush on Citrine>try to hit on her>realize she's married to Marius Lanzsmann>blurt out "WAIT YOUSE A WHORE">get kicked out/punched in face AND kicked out>have unrequited feels for her
>>29012709he already dismissed the rumors he heard about her being a whore on the grounds that no one would be stupid enough to bring a whore to a royal party
>>29012645Monique is an asshole, he isn't insane
>>29012709A perfect shitstorm of irony and tragedy.
>>29012753Arguable.
>>29012753...First in universe meeting. He called Nicollete's mom a whore. To her face. Knowing she is Gregory's daughter.
>>29012753>>29012782Also, he's been spotted talking to us when we weren't talking to him.He is definitely insane.I still like him, though.
>>29012782Did he know sir gregory is nicolletes father? If I recall, she prefers to keep her heritage a secret, to prevent nepotism.
>>29012820He specifically mentioned having met her father before.
>>29012820Oh he did. His exact words were something like "I am familiar with your father."
>>29012735>no one would be stupid enough to bring a whore to a royal partyBut we brought Sylvie.
>>29012820>>29012834>>29012837"Perhaps your poor manners are due to poor breeding? Though I've met your father and he is at least capable of acting in a civilized fashion, so I guess that only leaves your mother..."PGQ 8>>29012842You stop that. We don't need that today.
>>29012860Oh wow. Before he started to hear voices, he was near suicidally stupid. Luckily, we're here to help him, right guys?
>>29012782not a whore, just not a proper lady or good breeding material"And what would -you- know about being a lady?" he says while giving a cold gaze."...what was that?""Perhaps your poor manners are due to poor breeding? Though I've met your father and he is at leastcapable of acting in a civilized fashion, so I guess that only leaves your mother..."
>>29012903Eh, close enough.>>29012902He needs to start more fires. That's all I'm saying.
>>29012842Don't start.
To quote comedian Frankie Boyle, I reckon that Monique's friendship with Reinhold will be founded on the diplomatic principle of "You're a cunt. ..But it's okay, I like cunts."
>>29012902Definitely.
>>29012774>>29012782>>29012815I take it backHe is actually insane.Can't wait to see him insult Citrine and get jumped on by basically every single badass in the room and beaten into pulp.
>>29012902Wait. Do we have a timeline on when precisely he started to hear voices? Relative to the start of the quest?How hard does Reinhold punch?Did we actually punch the stupid out of him?
>>29012981Did we punch crazy into him?
You do have a point... given that Matthias is the brother that I actually LIKE, it would be best to apologize to him."Sorry, I went too far there," I say, sighing deeply. "I didn't mean to imply anything untoward.""Whatever, at least you apologized this time," Matthias says, still glaring at me. "Don't think that I'll let you off easy, though..."Before I can even react, Matthias spins around and punches me in the shoulder as hard as he possibly can. It's all I can do to keep from falling over.That really hurts..."A... are we even now...?" I ask, clutching my shoulder."Let that pain you feel serve as a reminder not to run your stupid mouth all the time," Matthias says, not even bothering to look at me.No worries, this pain will pass soon... hopefully.Deciding not to press my luck any further, I proceed along with my brother down the route that's shown by the various servants who are acting as path markers, making our way down several flights of stairs and to the gathering hall where the party is being held......or so I hoped.Our long walk ends at the end of a long crowd of people, I can tell from their clothing alone that they're the other guests to Prince Emilio's party. Letting the gift that father had us bring rest on the floor, I let out a long sigh... we're most likely going to be a while.>you should look around, perhaps there's someone interesting among these guests?>you should keep an ear open, maybe someone's talking about something worth listening to.>you should talk to your brother, he's most likely overwhelmed by being around this many people
>>29012980And then Marius paints the scene
>>29012981we punched him through the 4th wall
>>29012992>you should look around, perhaps there's someone interesting among these guests?How funny would it be if he met Agnes at some point
>>29012992Oh god he's going to buddy up to Milien and form the axis of douchebaggery
>>29012981Monique's been seen talking to himself ever since he came back from his training journey. He's doing a worse job of hiding it as time goes on.
>>29012992>>you should look around, perhaps there's someone interesting among these guests?
>>29013018Oh god he's possessed.BY USAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
>>29012992>you should look around, perhaps there's someone interesting among these guests?
>>29012992>>you should talk to your brother, he's most likely overwhelmed by being around this many people
>>29012981Oh fuck>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.>past monthReinhold DID punch the crazy into him
>>29012992>>you should keep an ear open, maybe someone's talking about something worth listening to.
>>29012992>you should keep an ear open, maybe someone's talking about something worth listening to.Ooh, gossip.Our brother is a big boy, he can handle himself for now
>>29012992>>you should look around, perhaps there's someone interesting among these guests?I hear Marius Lanzmann will be unveiling something tonight. Might be worth a look.^_^
>>29013018My god, he's trying to become a PC. We all know that hearing voices and erratic behavior are signs of one of the Chosen of Fate.
>>29012992>you should talk to your brother, he's most likely overwhelmed by being around this many peopleinvite him to pick where we look for something interesting
>>29012992>you should look around, perhaps there's someone interesting among these guests?Got to grind those social links.
>>29012992"Lose the sweater or swap panties. Your choice."
>>29013145I think you got the wrong thread.
>>29013145This isn't Breaker Quest, bro.
>>29013145oh lawd BQ is leaking
>>29013154>>29013184I guess this is what I get for sleeping for 20+ hours
>>29013145You know things are bad when the voices in the head of a crazy person are also crazy.
>>29013271I'm imagining Monique muttering to himself "Lose the sweater or.. panties? Why would you even suggest that..?"
>>29013018Is that so?HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN!
>>29013305"What are these "Panties" you speak of, anyways? Are they a form of formal wear from the far eastern lands?"
>>29013305>>29013427ERABE
>>29013424
>>29013456you realise that we're navi in this scenario right?
>>29013439Monique would be better off if the voices in his head were Nakata Jouji
"Wait, you have voices in your head too Monique?" >"Yes, they seem think I'm a complete asshole. Why? What do your voices say?""Most of the time they just tell me to 'ABORT MISSION', I have absolutely no idea what that's supposed to mean."
Considering how long were probably going to be stuck here, looking around to pass the time is a decent idea.Fat women...Skinny women...Old men...This place is filled with all types, not that that was any surprise. After all, I'm sure that King Celestino invited guests from all over to celebrate his son's birthday.I know that's what -I- would have done.As I lean against the wall, I look at the folks who arrived in line just before us......or rather, I look at the -woman- who arrived in live just before us. An elegant woman with the same odd type of clothing as Michiko, she is positively STUNNING.This is just platonic admiration of beauty, I'm not ogling her.Who do you take me for, Marcel?>[1/?]
Rolled 12>>29013515Rolling for fluffy tail
>>29013515>monique likes eastern women>only girl mathias pays attention to is easternjust how old is takamaru's daughter? maybe we could set one of them up
>>29013515Hmm...an eastern woman, huh?Fluffy Tail?
>>29013515ITS HAPPENING
>>29013469can i suggest andrew love. his voice in that campione show was just liquid sex>>29013539completely forgot about this possibility
>>29013515>This is just platonic admiration of beauty, I'm not ogling her.Are we sure Monique likes ladies?
>>29013515>Monique gets fluffy tailNo fair
>>29013613We already have a wide variety of women, from dragons to ojousamas.Let him have at least this, man
>>29013577Haven't seen Campione. Is it worth my time?
>>29013515TIME TO PRACTICE MOONSPEAK
>>29013613Perfectly fair. Reinhold has waifu bloat at this point. At least this way we can live vicariously through Monique WITHOUT waifu wars getting in the way of Fluffy Tail.
>>29013654It is not enough that we should have variety. Monqiue must die alone.
>>29013671>>29013654Monique doesn't deserve it. All the tail goes to Reinhold. I've been holding out for this from the beginning.
>>29013515>Monique gets fluffy tail waifuI am completely ok with this because we should be aiming for maximum possible happy endings in this quest
>>29013661Time to mistranslate "Hello, nice to meet you" with "You remind me of my uncle's pig"
>>29013724>>You should apologize to the man for ogling his wife.
>>29013724Tell him he is a truly fortunate man.
>>29013724>You should laugh it off, after all, you DID just say that this was a "platonic appreciation of beauty."
Shaking myself free from the clutches of her enchanting beauty, I turn to my brother in hopes for some conversation... and he's staring her as well. And considering that this is -Matthias- that I'm talking about, I can't be sure if it's because of her stunning good looks or because she's from the same Eastern region that Michiko hails from.Before I'm able to shake my brother free from his staring fit, the woman turns around... damn it, she noticed us.But instead of making a fool of us (as would entirely be within her rights, considering the situation), she simply looks at the two of us with an amused smirk and turns back around.As I breathe a long sigh of relief, I notice a man turning around to face us this time, wearing garments of a similar style to the woman's... or Takamaru-san, now that I think back on it.Oh... oh no. Please don't be what I think you are..."While I understand that she's beautiful and all, I believe that I should inform the two of you that she is, in fact, taken," the man says with a teasing smile.Busted.>You should play it off as if you did nothing wrong... after all, you really didn't.>You should apologize to the man for ogling his wife.>You should laugh it off. After all, you DID just say that this was a "platonic appreciation of beauty."
>>29013658probably not, though if you've got a few hours to kill go for it. i love the setting and premise (gods can materialize from the aether born of belief. every once in a while a human kills one and when they do they gain that god's powers. then all the mages treat them like royalty so that when another god gets pissed they'll kill it) but i find reading it to be boring, and for the life of me i cannot figure out why the MC puts up with the lead girl
>>29013724>>You should apologize to the man for ogling his wife.Need dem courtly manners.
>>29013760>>You should apologize to the man for ogling his wife.
>>29013732That's because you're a selfish git. Reinhold doesn't deserve half the bitches he's got either. Luci just about threw herself at him, and Sylvie's sole reason for liking Rein is that he's the only guy her own age she's actually spent any real time with.Reinhold's put about as much effort into deserving his romantic options as Monique has.
>>29013760>You should play it off as if you did nothing wrong... after all, you really didn't.Should we apologize for appreciating a painting, as well? Or music?
>>29013760>>You should play it off as if you did nothing wrong... after all, you really didn't.
>>29013724>You should laugh it off, after all, you DID just say that this was a "platonic appreciation of beauty."ha...ha...ha...
>>29013776Monique doesn't deserve anything. He should fulfill his role and die old, alone, and unfulfilled.
>>29013760>You should play it off as if you did nothing wrong... after all, you really didn't.tell the man he's a lucky guy
>>29013760>>You should laugh it off. After all, you DID just say that this was a "platonic appreciation of beauty."Alas. Twas not to be.
>>29013760>You should apologize to the man for ogling his wife.
>>29013760And my luck seems to remain the same. I apologize for my lack of manners lord...
I feel like no one is allowed to be happy other than Reinhold
>>29013776Honestly yeah.Luci wanted him after about one hour.He's a good dude but he doesn't exactly go out of his way to chase tail. He's your typical dickless harem protagonist with a bit more muscle.
>>29013826>Implying Reinhold is allowed to be happy.
>>29013760>>You should laugh it off. After all, you DID just say that this was a "platonic appreciation of beauty."
>>29013836>Luci wanted him after about one hourAs expected of a foreign princess.
>>29013760>>You should laugh it off. After all, you DID just say that this was a "platonic appreciation of beauty."Then casually apologize.
>>29013760>You should apologize to the man for ogling his wife.and say "you are indeed a lucky man for having such good fortune to be married to such a lady. I wish you well and hope you will enjoy the party tonight good sir."no need to be rude.
>>29013826i thought the plan was to set every girl we didn't wind up with up with someone, like melon with nico/niklaus or sylvie with nico's little brother>>29013836i wouldn't say typical since he actually has a reason for not going after the girls yet, instead of just being completely and totally oblivious
>>29013613>>29013671Fluffytailfags are more annoying than sylviefags.
>>29013812Perhaps the same could be said of all protagonists.
>>29013885This
>>29013915Nice try, Sylviefag.
>>29013915Don't start, you silly cunt.>>29013936And you, don't fall to his taunts.
>>29013887>set every girl we didn't wind up with up with someone, like melon with nico/niklaus or sylvie with nico's little brotherFuck no, let them deal with that shit themselves.
>>29013887>i thought the plan was to set every girl we didn't wind up with up with someone, like melon with nico/niklaus or sylvie with nico's little brotherNo, that's a terrible plan.
>>29013887Fuck no, let people deal with their own lovelives
>>29013954>>29013965It's okay to be in favour of Nico/Meido though, right?
>>29014105No, /u/ needs to leave. I'm a maid route supporter anyway.
>>29014105Absolutely not.
"Er, I apologize for my untoward actions," I say with a bow. "I forgot my manners for a moment..."I then nudge Matthias with my elbow, shaking him out of his Eastern beauty-induced stupor."Y- yeah, sorry for that," Matthias says, bowing his head in shame."Though I must say, you're quite the lucky man to to have managed to marry such a lovely lady," I say with my best apologetic smile."I sure am," the man replies, a proud grin on his face. "Just felt the need to warn you, is all. You see, Akemi here gets hit on -quite- a lot..."I can certainly understand why."Now, now..." the man's wife, apparently named "Akemi" says as she turns back. "...at least these two gentleman simply looked instead of trying to touch," she giggles, smiling at us."Yeah," the man sighs, placing a hand to his forehead as if remembering something unpleasant. "I wish that more people remembered the rules of admiring someone else's wife... 'look, don't touch.'">[1/2]
>>29014105She is our maid! I'm not giving her up, even to Nico
>>29014127>>29014151B-but I just want them to be happy
>>29014155"Such men surely forfeit their hands,"
>>29014155glad to see he can be polite at least.
>>29014198No means no, man. Meido will have our illegitimate children and that's the end of that discussion.
>>29014198You're a good guy, anon. Wanting Lesbro to be happy.But I still have no idea who you're talking about. We don't even have any maids here!
Guys, guys. What if meido was secretly a fluffy tail?
It seems that Melon is rather popular. Niklaus, Nicolette and possibly Monique seem to like her.
>>29014249But she's not azn.
>>29014189she's marianne's maid
>>29014155I bet this is "That guy" and his wife.
>>29014256She's just hiding it
>>29014256shapeshifter anon, i don't think they have to appear asian
>>29014259Ours now.
>>29012111Fuck. I wish I could respond. Or comment now. Something like:>Matt, noone is perfect. Not even me. You just have to find the right somebody whose imperfections you can find endearing or at least look past.
>>29014283>>29014224NopeNico/Melon forever.
>>29014213I like this.
>>29014329Please leave, /u/boat. Your kind have Anonkun, don't you?
>>29014260What guy? we already meet Marianne's previous bodyguard in the party if that's what your saying.
>>29014260probably >>29014105the purest form of love!
>>29014359Anon, not even the guy you're responding to, but Nico/Melon is meant to be. Nico even told us straight to our face she preferred Melon to us. It's gotta happen. I honestly hate /u/ goers in most quest.
>>29014363>this is before he entered, as the guests are entering He's standing in line somewhere.
>>29014155>[2/2]"I don't know if that should be considered a rule, it's simply common sense," I reply, stunned to hear that there are people here who would actually do such a thing."Seriously," the man says, rolling his eyes. "Anyways, I hope you two gentlemen have a nice time at the party.""Likewise."With that, both Akemi and her husband turn back around to face the (still-closed) door to the hall, leaving the two of us to our shame.As we stand there silently, I hear the shrill voices of women gossiping..."Ugh, that stupid bitch flaunting her 'good looks' again... she's married, why the hell's she trying to attract MORE men?""I heard that she's one of those fox monsters they have out in the East!""Oooh, I bet she is! Her poor husband, he's going to get his liver eaten...""Serves him right for sleeping with an animal."Bitches and whores... now I'm starting to truly understand Matthias's complaints about these decidedly ignoble women. Spouting gossip without any care as to whether or not it's true, they ought to be ashamed of themselves. And if I can hear their cruel words, then I -know- that Akemi and her husband can...And as I look over at my brother, he looks like he wants to run over and slap the lot of them.>You are a gentleman, now is the time to make up for your previous rudeness and defend the lady.>It looks like Matthias is about to do something... perhaps it would be best to take his lead for a change>It's just gossip, ignore it.
>>29014374I hate it because it's juvenile shipping. I always wanted maid route and I don't want to see her shoveled off into some lesbian relationship just to satisfy you guys.
>>29014387Arch why do you do this? I wanted cute fluffy tails, not a married kitsune.
>>29014386his wife wasn't asian and he wasn't described with asian clothes
>>29014387>>It looks like Matthias is about to do something... perhaps it would be best to take his lead for a change
>>29014387Arch why couldn't we have one for ourselves? Do you get some sick joy out of this?
>>29014387>It looks like Matthias is about to do something... perhaps it would be best to take his lead for a changeAnyway let's see what Matthias will doSo the gal really is a fluffy tail?He's a really lucky guy, that one
>>29014387>>It's just gossip, ignore it. It's not our role to intervene. It's /theirs/. And...about women...>Matt, noone is perfect. Not even me. You just have to find the right somebody whose imperfections you can find endearing or at least look past.
>>29014387>It's just gossip, ignore it.
>>29014402How is it juvenile shipping then Nicolette even stated she PREFERS MELANIE OVER US?
>>29014387>It looks like Matthias is about to do something... perhaps it would be best to take his lead for a changeYeah bro, let's go tell them some truths.Monique and Mathias go (verbally) kick some ass
>>29014387>It looks like Matthias is about to do something... perhaps it would be best to take his lead for a change that will be interesting, for sure... >>29014411i'm pretty sure it's just mixed feelings of jealousy and xenophobia from the bitches, not a real kitsune
>>29014387It's just gossip, ignore it
>>29014387>You are a gentleman, now is the time to make up for your previous rudeness and defend the lady.We are not Reinhold people.We do things the civilized way.
>>29014387>It looks like Matthias is about to do something... perhaps it would be best to take his lead for a change
>>29014387>It's just gossip, ignore it.Also, let's keep our brother from doing something stupid.
>>29014387>It looks like Matthias is about to do something... perhaps it would be best to take his lead for a changeTIME TO BE A MAN MATTHIASand go find some sexy asian girl, he obviously has a thing for them
>>29014387>It's just gossip, ignore it.If it's bothers them, they"ll do something.
>>29014387>You are a gentleman, now is the time to make up for your previous rudeness and defend the lady.
>>29014446By calling their mothers whores.
>>29014402>juvenile shippingnico flat said she favored the maid. mari/luci would be juvenile since there's nothing suggesting they have any sort of romantic interest in each other, but when one character admits to liking another it isn't really juvenile
>>29014443it is almost assuredly a kitsune, it was quite obvious even before the gossiping women mentioned it. her air and actions clearly indicate a kitsune.
>>29014439Because it's none of our business and Melanie has not shown the same inclination. It would just be slapping them together to pair them off.
>>29014387abort abort abort she isn't a kitsune she's a kumiho and will eat our organs
>>29014387This:>>29014432
>>29014387>>You are a gentleman, now is the time to make up for your previous rudeness and defend the lady.>>It looks like Matthias is about to do something... perhaps it would be best to take his lead for a changeBoth - see what Matthias is about to do, but make sure he toes the line of gentlemanly conduct by acting as his backup and wingman in this.
>>29014387>>You are a gentleman, now is the time to make up for your previous rudeness and defend the lady.
>>29014387>>It's just gossip, ignore it.
>>29014465Several people have said they liked the Princess but we're not trying to push them together. The only reason it has traction is the goddamn /u/ appeal. Go away.
>>29014470Melanie hasn't shown that large an inclination towards us either, so your little shitfit is meaningless outside of being sheer "BUT I WANT HER FOR MYSELF!"
>>29014387>>It's just gossip, ignore it.Not our place.
>>29014510Unless you have good reason to believe she'd be receptive, it's nothing more than yuri goggles.
>>29014470>Melanie has not shown the same inclinationAs far as we know. She might be Bi as well. If they happen to get together without us interfering, great, but if we start trying to push them together, that's when I'll start calling bullshit.
>>29014528People were discussing adoption from the get go. It was fucking sickening.
>>29014504>Several people have said they liked the Princess but we're not trying to push them together.emelio and giancarlo are all i can think of, and she has stated she has zero interest in either of them. melon hasn't said anything either way. i'm not trying to force /u/ stuff, but calling a ship juvenile just because it's girl on girl is retarded, especially when it has real in characterly stated support
>>29014542And people going out of their way to sabotage other routes is also fucking sickening, what's your point?
>>29014510Maid is confirmed to have a route and always has been. Nothing about her has even had an inkling of being into ladies.
>>29014519Schrödinger's Cat - We have no reason to believe she WOULDN'T be receptive either. Again you're declaring one way or the other based purely on your own personal desires on Melanie.At least the other guy wanted them to be together because A) ONE of the two girls has actually shown an interest in the other, whereas Melanie has shown next to none towards us, and B) they want Melanie and Nicolette to be happy, according to them.Basically your entire stance is "Fuck their happiness, I want! I have no basis for whether they'd be happy together or not, and I don't even know if Melanie swings that way, but I want, so fuck whatever her preferences may or may not be!"
>>29014542i think the adoption thing was suggested to say as a joke to gregory for the sake of teasing nico
>>29014577I haven't tried to sabotage anybody's route, myself. I don't know why you would bring that up.
>>29014504Actually we did kinda help the little prince dude out.And I'm willing to bet that we'd end up doing exactly the same thing with Nico/Melanie. Not outright pushing them together, but giving them advice if they ask for it.You go away.
>>29014579Nicolette also has a route, and yet, as has been stated several times so far, she prefers Melanie over us as an option.Your statement suggests an absolute that because Melanie has a route, her affections are singularly focused on us - despite the fact that Nicolette stands as blatant evidence to the contrary.
>>29014588And I never said anything about adoption either, so I don't know why you would bring it up as well.
>>29014585>>29014571Nico's interest in Melanie is/was most likely going to play a large part in her route, mainly as a doomed first love. This is a common thing in Visual and Light Novels, especially for tomboyish girls. After she is rejected, she would move on to Reinhold.
>>29014585Schrödinger's lesbian
>>29014588>>29014605Can you two both shut up please? Thank you.
>>29014615Well, gee, Archelon, you should really wear your trip when you're making such definitive and clear-cut statements about the romantic narratives of your characters.
Could we all worry about this later once it becomes relevant?Because right now is Monique, and Matthias time, not meido"s, nor lancer"s time
The best ship is friendship.
>>29014585Occam's Razor-- Straight is the default sexuality, thus the simplest assumption is that she is straight, and thus would not be interested.
>>29014633I'm just calling out a common pattern here. Don't you get defensive on me.
>>29014615I'd laugh at you if it turned out you were full of shit and it turns out the Nico route would involve us having to fight Melanie for her affections.
>>29014668That would be unusual, given the characters and set pieces, but it could happen. I'm just pointing out that I've seen this sort of setup before, and how it usually goes down.
>>29014655A common pattern is also that the protagonist isn't involved with all the girls because he's an idiot, not because of sexual trauma due to childhood rape. Just don't think you should be so quick to make such statements when there's been occasions that don't follow convention.
>>29014651Your Wiafu a shit
>>29014668>nico route forces us to ship melon and niklausdo want, even if we don't go nico. mad scientist bro deserves love to
>>29014698No, Your Wiafu a shit
>>29014697The protagonist deliberately choosing to avoid relationships because of a past trauma (usually like getting rejected or something) is not unusual at all.
>>29011340>flower of the borderlands, the special party editionBUT MUH DANCEMUH GRAN
>>29014719Don't worry anon, we'll get to that in a moment.Right after we gentleman it up with our bro mathias.
>>29014715I choose to respectfully throw a hissy fit and shit myself with rage at your comment, sir.
>>29014711Man, that's my OTP, but meido already said no
>>29014719This is good, if the dance happens offscreen then we have no chance to fuck it up with a 1
>>29014753Imagine rolling successive 1's until we end up gang-molesting every girl at the party.
>>29014753We are playing before the dance time. Dance is sure to happen on screen.
>>29014738And I choose to respectfully drink your tears of rage, sir.
>>29014746we just need to get him to come heroically to her defenseor accidentally hive mind with her during and experiment or something
>>29014770>I tripped and my penis fell into King Celestino!
>>29014770We could be dead by the second roll depending on who was right besides us
>>29014753No, our first action on PoV switch is gonna be to roll all the dances. Just you watch.
>>29014777Very well. I shall now flail impotently at my computer and weep. Good day.
>>29014784>>29014770"Oh no, Grandma!!!""Oh no is right, whippersnapper."
>>29014784Nah, man, I mean we roll the first 1, and what follows is a chain-reaction of fuckups where we fall on top of one girl, grab her rack, try to roll off and end up tripping another girl so she ends up sitting on our face, quickly jump to our feet to get her off of us, flailing our arms out to get a hold of something to support ourselves and end up tearing two womens' tops down in the process, resulting in us getting punched and stumbling forward and landing with our face in a girl's jugs, getting shoved away until we bounce back to back into another woman and try to push away from her and end up grabbing her ass, and so on and so forth.Like a depraved, molesting pinball machine.
>>29014780I'm not sure how much I like that second one.He accidentally becomes addicted to her pheromones and is forced to do her bidding
>>29014830And all the while Reinhold is crying a storm and mumbling about Citrine or Spinelle
>>29014827that reminds me, is there some kind of rejuvenating magic we could have someone cast on her? it must be hard to be an ex-swordie old lady. feeling your body dull and all that...
>>29014844good news reinwall, i've got the crystals to attach to a human body. seems to have messed with a few of my biological functions though, but i'll worry about that later. now i have to see just how many of these things i can get on me
>>29014651yep, Marianne is the best.
>>29014887NicklausXCrystals is my new OTP
>>29014871body being youthful despite age is from personal magic power, not a specific spell. also, given people's reaction to her, slowed down is still probably enough to kick the ass of 99.9% of the populace
>>29014887Booo..! I wanted us to become a crystalline chimera, though. We could've become Zelgadiss.
It is rare for Matthias to really take initiative in anything... we might as well see how this turns out.Resuming my previous position against the wall, I glance over at my brother as he steps out into the middle of the hallway, glaring at those gossiping harlots with a look that I haven't seen in years.Come on, brother... remember that a gentleman doesn't strike women, even if they may not technically be -ladies-."You know..." Matthias says, his voice much clearer than usual, "...I've put up with you tramps constantly talking shit about other women who you're jealous of for going on three days now, and I'm sick of it.""E- excuse me?" one of the women who was insulting Akemi says as Matthias walks up to her."You heard what I said." Matthias growls, pointing accusingly in the woman's face.If you're going to hit her, do it with your words, Matthias."A worn-out old bitch like you with a face that's obviously being maintained with nerve paralysis magic has no right to say a goddamned thing about anyone else," Matthias says, pointing to the woman's masklike face."H- how dare you..." the woman gasps, obviously not having expected to be called out like this.>[1/?]
>>29014912yeah, i know, magical power preserves you, that's why i was asking if there was a spell to actually fix the effects of aging
>>29014935awwwwww shiiiit
>>29014935Oh christ it's happening
>>29014935> a face that's obviously being maintained with nerve paralysis magic
>>29014935Hah! Magical botox.
>>29014935
>>29014935oh shit son
>>29014979I wonder what happens if you cast it on your scrotum...
>>29014935new favorite character right here
>>29014935Monique, learn from your brother. He is much better than thou
>>29014935Bitch got TOLD
>>29014935I like this nigga, we're probably gonna die from the fallout of this, but at least it was worth it
>>29014935>Resuming my previous position against the wall, I glance over at my brother as he steps out into the middle of the hallway, glaring at those gossiping harlots with a look that I haven't seen in years.
>>29015035Asshole nobles plan to attack Monique and Matthias - Reinhold steps in to back them up.Thus the bro'ism begins.
>>29015044I'm down with this
>>29015044You don't mess with another guys frenemy.It just isn't done.
>>29015044And then Monique is all "ONORE DICKEID-- I MEAN REINHOLDO! This is also your fault!"
>>29015044I doubt Monique will appreciate it due to hurt pride, and all that jazz
>>29015044This is before the party and thus would retcon canon.
>>29015074Who says that the nobles won't plot the attack for AFTER the party?
I know he needs a 'rival' but ever since we got to play as Monique, I can't help but desire that Reinhold and Monique get along.
>>29015090No worries, we have Millien now, remember?
>>29015090Same thing here, anon.
>>29015090I still want Monique to be a girl who believes she is a man but still looks like a girl.
>>29015069back to back fighting. if there's 3 assassins then we're just honoring the terms of a fair fight>>29015074they get pissed before party, attack later
>>29015090We've got dickass former bodyguard and super ponce prince for that.
>>29015090i want more Monique MC and less Reinhold personally.
Rolled 4>>29015129At least with Monique there isn't waifu bullshit, but there is some match making and planned NTR.
>>29015129>>29015128>>29015121>>29015109>>29015099>>29015096>>29015090Outrageous
>>29014991Son, what the shit?
>>29015128Indeed. Considering the other two, Monique's pretty decent, if a little fruity and overly ambitious.
>>29014935>[2/2]"Calling someone else a monster when you're the one who looks like one... you stupid whore, who the hell told you that that shit actually looked good?" Matthias asks."Wh- I- You little-" the woman stammers, unable to form a coherent comeback.Ignoring her, Matthias moves on to the next of the women who were insulting Akemi."And you... you're whining about her 'flaunting her good looks' because you're bitter about having yet to find a man before your hair went gray, I bet," my brother says to a woman with black hair."I- I have no idea what you're talking about, it's plain as day that my hair is jet-black!" she stammers back, looking suspiciously nervous."Don't think that I don't notice those gray roots," Matthias replies. "If you're going to try to cover that shit up, you ought to do a better job of it," he says, pointing to her hairline."And you two..." Matthias says as he ignores the woman who he'd just humiliated and walks up to the final two, "...I'll just say those dresses are FAR too tight and your jaundiced skin betrays that you obviously drink far too much... if that wasn't already obvious from the fact that it's only three in the afternoon and you already reek of alcohol."His tirade finally done with, Matthias returns to my side and sighs as he leans back against the wall... though that outburst just earned the stares of pretty much everyone in the area."It's just like I said..." he mumbles under his breath as he glares ar everyone around him... though I'm sure that someone may have wanted to retaliate with their own barbs, my brother seems to have cemented his position as someone who is not to be messed with.Though I'm sure that now he'll be the source of a few rumors himself...>congratulate your brother for defending a lady>scold your brother, he went too far>say nothing, what's done is done
>>29015142>>29015129I can't actually disagree here, I like Reinhold but Monique is quite fun to play as
Rolled 5Am i the only one that wants Monique to meet rana?
>>29015154LoL pls go.
>>29015170>>congratulate your brother for defending a ladyBrotastic, Broseidon.
>>29015170>congratulate your brother for defending a ladyProud of you, bro.
>>29015170>say nothing, what's done is doneDang Matt, you really don't get along well with other people.
>>29015170>say nothing, what's done is done
>>29015170>>say nothing, what's done is done
>>29015170>>congratulate your brother for defending a ladyPound it
>>29015170>>congratulate your brother for defending a ladyDon't do it lavishly. He did get pretty brutal, but he did the right thing and his heart was in the right place, and we should express our approval of that more than anything else.
>>29015170Congratulations
>>29015170>say nothing, what's done is doneHe isn't looking for our approval guys, even if it was pretty awesome of him. A friendly pat on the back to make sure he knows you approve is the most this situation calls for.
>>29015170>>congratulate your brother for defending a lady"And to think father said you can't get along with people."
Rolled 15>>29015170>>congratulate your brother for defending a ladyThen, tell him that he should have insulted them in a better way.>>scold your brother, he went too far
>>29015170>>say nothing, what's done is doneIt's not praiseworthy and it was in defense of another lady. Kinda have to go with this I guess.
>>29015177God no, I love the idea of Rana ending up with him>>29015170Appluad our brother, that was masterful work tearing them down, even if it wasnt particularly noble or proper
>>29015170>congratulate your brother for defending a lady
>>29015170>congratulate your brother for defending a lady"I knew you were my favourite brother for a reason. It's been a while since I've seen that side of you. You should be direct more often. It suits you."
>>29015170
>>29015170"I didn't expect you to go so far to defend her honour brother, you really are a great guy you know?"
>>29015170>congratulate your brother for defending a ladyNot loudly, we don't need anyone to overhear anything, but that was pretty magnificent.
>>29015200But saying nothing is just standing there.Congratulating would be pat on the back.
>>29015170COOL POSE
>>29015109Agreed.
>>29015170"A *little* over the top, dear brother, but I appreciate the sentiment."Writing dialogue for Monique is easy because it's actually supposed to sound corny as hell.
>>29015256You, sir, are my brother. Let us try to convert the masses.
>>29015252Agreed!But congratulate him, too.
>>29015267>>29015256You want Monique to be this quest's Felicia/Felix?Strangely I am open to that idea.
>>29015301Yes. Absolutely.
>>29015170>>congratulate your brother for defending a lady>>scold your brother, he went too farIt was a noble intention, but excessive execution. Worthy of both comendation and critisism.
>>29015301I don't know who Felicia/Felix is, but yes, I am entirely for Monique being a woman who refuses to believe that she is a woman.
>>29015301>Felicia/Felixwho?
>>29015252...I read that as POOL'S CLOSED for some reason.
>>29015373>>29015374PPQ.As in Hardy.
>>29015301>>29015109>>290152561 yuri couple is enough, no thank you.
>>29015373Yeah, I don't get the reference either, but this is basically the idea I support.
>>29015414Monique/Taka/Aquaman/Celestino/Vincent/Arnaud/Mathias/Reinhold/Gregory/Reya/Karel OTP
>>29015414Monique is actually a girl.Attacted to Maido.maid can't stop attracting lesbians.
>>29015414>enough>yuriI don't understand what it is you're trying to say. I mean, the words make sense individually, but when you put them together they lose all meaning.
>>29015438Like flapjack nigger?
>>29015373>>29015396>>29015419Felicia Hardy from PPQ pretended to be Felix Hardy. Peter was having a thing with the black cat and was Felix' tutor, then he ended up dating Felicia after he found out she was both.Basically: reverse trap becomes waifu
>>29015446Nah, that's my boy Tyrese who cooks at IHOP
>>29015431That isn't pure loveThat isn't pure love at all
>>29015414Monique just admires Meido for her femininity, however, since Monique has deluded herself into believing she is a man, she mistakes this for attraction. Similarly, she confuses her attraction for Reinhold as hatred.
>>29015446God, I wish I was a landowning southern farmer with enough wealth to own a black man for the exclusive purpose of pancake baking.
>>29015438put a "not" in the beginning. it all make sense then.
>>29015450Not the same, since Monique truly believes she is a man.
>>29015474 Or does she
>>29015450A better comparison would be Yukimura from Haganai
>>29015446>flapjack nigger?>doesn't make senseaunt jemima had bacon pancakes
>>29015170Mattias certainly doesn't seem to have bardic silver tongue, or at least desire to use it.Should've both congratulated him on his chivalrous initiative and scolded him for fairly brutish manner in which he carried it out. If a husband of any of those zombies were around, Matthias might have ended up in a duel to the death. How good is he at fighting anyway?
>>29015491This was actually exactly what I was thinking of.I can't wait for Rana to take Monique aside and explain the yaoi hole to her.
>>29015469Oh, you're right!Thank you for illuminating this conundrum for me
Rolled 6So now we have 2 people who want the nameless maid.Monique, and nico.
>>29015503Why is Lidda so fucking sexy? I just want to ram my average human penis into her tiny halfling twat and fucking destroy her.
>>29015504I want it.>>29015459Also this.
>>29015534T-that's interesting, anon
As the other guests look on in shock at my brother's actions, split about half between those who now claim that they were about to do the same thing and others who thought that his words were excessive, I turn to him and offer my hand."I myself would have tried to be a bit more... elegant in scolding those women, but I can't say that I wasn't impressed," I say to him."This shit's why I can't stand going out to places like this..." he mumbles as he begrudgingly shakes my hand.As he lets go of my hand, I notice a small child with long, straight black hair approaching. Those clothes are similar to... wait- you mean to tell me that those women were badmouthing Akemi within earshot of her own child!?Damn it all, now -I'm- getting the urge to tell them off..."U- umm... mister?" the child says, tugging on Matthias's shirt."Wh- huh!?" Matthias stammers, clearly not having notice the child's approach."Thanks for defending my Mommy," the child says with a cheerful smile. "My Daddy says to ignore what those ladies say, but I'm happy that you showed them what it feels like to have someone say mean things to -them- for a change.""Uh... no problem?"With a deep bow, the child scurries back to his(?) parents as Akemi waves at Matthias, a smile of thanks on her face.>[1/?]
>>29015534Have you seen that one 34 pic of her failing to untrap a chest and it sprays clothing-dissolving gas on her while she fails her Listen roll and a tentacle beast succeeds its Sneak check?
>>29015563Ah yeah!Good job, Matthias
>>29015563Always do it for the children.I hope that one anon got that child's drawing back.
>>29015435so that's why she is basically invisible to men.her powers is pretty awesome.
>>29015491>no clue who this is>look it up on the wiki>her/she/him/hisofficially lost
>>29015563
>>29015591>>29015435So that's her power eh? Well mine is the inverse. I can never go near a gay bar or I am royally screwed
>>29015583Yes. Yes I have.
>>29015597light novel officially a sheanime and manga basically a trap.
>>29015590I think we all do, my friend.
>>29015625I wish the artist who did it did more than just those two.
>>29015597Kusunoki Yukimura is a girl who thought she was a guy. She still speaks like a man, and is sometimes referred to as one, but she is a girl.
>>29015563>[2/2]"Now all we need to do is get you to defend an -unmarried- woman like that," I say as I nudge my brother with my elbow."Shut the hell up, Monique..." he mumbles, flustered at the sudden attention."Ah, so that -was- you!" a deep voice says from behind me. Turning to see who just spoke to me, I'm met with a familiar face..."...Milien?" I say, my face betraying my surprise in seeing him in a place like this."Long time no see," Milien replies, laughing.>you should ask him what brings him all the way out here, you haven't seen him since he quit his job, right?>you should greet him and then try to keep from drawing any more attention to yourselves.>...who is this guy again?
>>29015623take their money!free stuff man!
>>29015668bum bum BUM
>>29015668>...who is this guy again?No, really. Anyone?
>>29015668>...who is this guy again?
Who is Milien, again?
>>29015668>you should ask him what brings him all the way out here, you haven't seen him since he quit his job, right?Oh man, Monique is bro'd up with molestergaurd.
>>29015668>>...who is this guy again?
>>29015668>>you should ask him what brings him all the way out here, you haven't seen him since he quit his job, right?
>>29015668>you should ask him what brings him all the way out here, you haven't seen him since he quit his job, right?
>>29015668The only guy we bother to remember is Reinhold. Who is this motherfucker?
>>29015668>you should ask him what brings him all the way out here, you haven't seen him since he quit his job, right?Yes, that would be the gentlemanly thing
>>29015687Marianne's bodyguard before Reinhold. Seemed like a pretty great guy. Probably quit because the Princess' temperament got to him.
>>29015688knowing who he is is not broing up. he knows who rein and nico are and doesn't bro with them
>>29015668>you should ask him what brings him all the way out here, you haven't seen him since he quit his job, right?Time to see some more info about this guy.
>>29015668>[x] Greet him and ask what brings him all the way out here
>>29015668How have you been doing?Why did you quit that Princess Guard post anyways? Sure looks comfy.
>>29015668>>...who is this guy again?A true gentleman gives three weeks notice and a formal resignation before, well, resigning. We don't remember the non-gentlemanly men.
>>29015668>you should ask him what brings him all the way out here, you haven't seen him since he quit his job, right?At least be polite. We obviously recognized him since we knew his name.
>>29015688Well, he did maintain proper form and appearances, and Monique has no ways of knowing what happened.
>>29015668Picking >...who is this guy again?Because that would probably mean we're not bros with him.
>>29015668>you should ask him what brings him all the way out here, you haven't seen him since he quit his job, right?It's kind of OOC to brush him off, Monique obviously recognizes the man.
>>29015677I'd prefer not to. It'd probably involve me geting my pride rammed .
>>29015668>you should ask him what brings him all the way out here, you haven't seen him since he quit his job, right?No meta, guys.
I pause, a look indecision crosses my face. I obviously remember who this man is, but for some reason the voices in my head don't seem to. At least some of them don't. Or they want me to pretend I don't remember him. Curious.
>>29015668>..who is this guy again?He is Millien, i just called his name, dont you remember him? He was once the bo...Shut up Monique, you don't know who this man is and you DO NOT like him. You hate him. You understand me, Monique?
Rolled 12>>29015668>>...who is this guy again?
>>29015772
>>29015668>>you should ask him what brings him all the way out here, you haven't seen him since he quit his job, right?Guys, he definitely knows who he is.
as much as i'd like to go with the "who" route monique clearly recognizes him
>>29011340> Princess Guard Quest 92 -flower of the borderlands, the special party edition-Arch, you are a god among men. Catching up now.
>>29015668Just greet the guy.I really would like to just brush him off but that seems outright meta to do. He has no way of knowing Milien's true character.
>>29015801Do it anyway, prove a point.
>>29015668>you should ask him what brings him all the way out here, you haven't seen him since he quit his job, right?Why do people not want Monique to know him well, anyway? He's not in Marie or Reinhold's circle of friends and this is great opportunity for exposition and drama.
>>29015668>>you should ask him what brings him all the way out here, you haven't seen him since he quit his job, right?Stop being meta guys
>>29015772Monique is a Malkavian."The voices know! They speak of future things and of past things. Such secrets do they tell us!"
>>29015845That option was so out of place and so ridiculous just after monique called his name that i had to pick it.
>>29015712He quit because nico and sylvie made him leave because he tried to force lewd things on marianne and he left to avoid getting killed
>>29015668Monique! Don't trust him, no way someone would just quit a cushy job as a royal bodyguard, he must have been quietly removed from his position!
>>29015881I know that, but Monique doesn't.
>>29015682>>29015686>>29015687>>29015690>>29015693>>29015718>>29015724>>29015733>>29015737>>29015744>>29015777>>29015782>>29015821>>29015687Who?>>29015688>>29015691>>29015697>>29015701>>29015723>>29015727>>29015728>>29015736>>29015738>>29015749>>29015756>>29015767>>29015789>>29015824>>29015845Ask
>>29015590>>29015633It was harder than I thought it'd be.He had moved since I fled the apartment.
>>29015886He does now. Isn't that right monique? Listen to what we're saying. You can trust us, remember?
>>29015907Two of those ask are greeting him anon, so it looks like being ignorant wins.
>>29015907>Ask wins by 1
>>29015909It *was* harder? Does...does that mean you did it? Or did you mean "It's turning out to be harder"?
>>29015909Is hope lost?
>>29015907You counted one of those Who votes twice, bro.
>>29015921There's an uncounted vote for "who?" here >>29015700
>>29015912Can Monique be psychic now as a result of these prophetic voices chattering in his head? He can be our very own Cassandra.
>>29015933Yeah, but he also counted a who vote twice. And he missed this >>29015801 ask vote.
>>29015941But there are several "ask" votes which ask his name.
>>29015928its all good it still works out to be the same>>29015700Amount, but i did mix up a greet vote for an ask vote like an anon said, so it looks like ignore won out.
Ah, yes... it makes sense that you wouldn't know who Milien is. Previously, I've only mentioned him in passing, and the last time I've seen him was before we... ...anyways, Milien is the former bodyguard of Princess Marianne, and a former captain of the Royal Guard before that. Though I know the specifics, he suddenly quit his post as her bodyguard and left Granache outright, thus causing the opening for the position that I would have right now if not for-No, I'm not even going to think about HIM right now."Milien, it's been quite some time since I've seen you last," I say, extending my hand to my old acquaintance."Yeah, a lot's happened since then," Milien replies, laughing in that way he does."So what brings you all the way out here, anyways? Last I'd heard, you left Granache...""Yeah, there's a bit of a story behind that," he says, shrugging. "But it has a happy ending, so I suppose I might as well spill.">[1/?]
>>29015925>>29015927Hope is never lost. It just took a long damned while to track down. Worth it. And I didn't actually end up having to break any big laws.
>>29015953Well played arch, well played
>>29015953Brace for LIES and DECEIT.Milien plans to poison Monique against us!
>>29015952As the guy who made the greet vote, it should be clear that I was going for asking since I said it would be meta to pretend we didn't know him.
>>29015967I am happy for you.
>>29015967Hallelujah and rejoice! I am very, VERY happy...far more than I should probably be, but hell with it, ya got the picture, so huzzah!
>>29015967Congratulations, anon.
>>29015997>>29015994>>29015989>>29015967I think I missed something, could somebody give me a refresher?
>>29015967Are you gonna scan it?
>>29015953>Though I know the specificsHere comes the autism.
>>29015967Never let that drawing leave your fridge again, anon.
>>29015953Watch out Monique, don't believe his lies! Use your poncy political savvy to sense the bullshit!
>>29015989>>29015994>>29015997Considering I had to come back to family house after, that was more driving than I wanted to do.>>29016002Fuck. Remind me on about the tenth>>29016007That's my plan.
>>29016001Long story short, guy bought a picture a little girl had drawn, left it in his old apartment during a very hasty move, and was urged by anon to retrieve it. The full story is in a previous thread, if memory serves, I just don't remember which one.
>>29016001pedophiles
>>29015967congrats, dude!
>>29016012> Monique> political savvyHA.
>>29016015Well, sorry that you had to do more driving than originally planned. Still, every cloud, silver lining, etc. So where did he have the picture, since he'd moved?
>>29016029>Insulting our chargeDon't be like that anon.
>>29016037You're not the boss of me! You're not even my real dad!
>>29016053
>>29016015your determination is an example to us all.
>>29016037I want to be one of those voices who constantly belittles the person he is haunting like the frivolous pansy that he knows he is.
>>29016030The other one took it with him, when they vacated the apartment. Thankfully, or I'd have had to go to an entirely different city. And he's still sort of scared of me after my justifiable rage, so I felt pretty confident banging on his door at... fuck it was like eight in the morning when I got there. That's not actually so bad. But he had it in one of his still packed boxes, thankfully devoid of smears of any kind.
>>29016067No you don't, do you have any idea what they does to someone's confidence?
>>29016015Duly noted.
>>29016078Ah, truly a happy ending, then. Aside from you having to drive WAY farther than you wanted. Again, sorry about that part. Looking forward to the tenth, though.
>>29016067As someone who's dealt with voices like that before and will have to keep dealing with it from time to time for the rest of my life: why?
>>29016109Eh, c'est la vie
>>29015953"So after I quit my old post, I kind of wandered around for a little while, doing a bit of adventuring... I ended up pursuing a big job in Perricone and got -quite- the payday for it," Milien says, giving a thumbs-up gesture."I recall you saying that you had quite a bit saved up already," I reply."Yeah, the bodyguard gig was such that I didn't actually have to -pay- for anything, so that huge monthly stipend just kind of built up," he says, shrugging."So anyways, that little incident ended up doubling my life savings in addition to causing the King of Perricone's brother to recognize how cool a guy I am... one thing led to another, and I got the opportunity to buy myself a nice cushy noble position," Milien laughs."...wow," I reply, not even bothering to hide my surprise."Yeah, I'm a Lord now," he says as he folds his arms triumphantly. "And not too long after that, I was lucky enough to catch the eye of this lovely lady here..." he says, stepping aside to reveal a -very- cute girl with short black hair, wearing a frilly white and beige dress.>[2/?]
>>29016133So he bought his way to power, and simply skipped over the incident.
>>29016133pretty sure his skill in combat is now confirmed, one more reason we should avoid fighting him
>>29016151Truly, an inspiration for us all.
>>29016151
>>29016133Ok, since this is the second time we've met his wife and it's the second time she's been referred to as a being young, just how old is she? How skivved out should I be right now? Am I overreacting?
>>29016176Dude, medieval times. She could be 13 and it would be totally legal. in some countries it still is
>>29016176I'm more weirded out by the fact that he hit nobility and got married two months after being kicked out of another country.
>>29016176Milien's 22His wife's 17.
>>29016176>second time she's been referred to as a being young>I was lucky enough to catch the eye of this lovely lady here..." he says, stepping aside to reveal a -very- cute girl with short black hair, wearing a frilly white and beige dress."young" wasn't used
>>29016160Yes he is like a medieval version of my gif.
>>29016202So he's a chump but only bordering on a creep.
>>29016216Only by modern standards
>>29016216I guess if dating a 17 year old is bordering creep levels then you wouldn't like my country.
>>29016214I like to image this is how Milien looks like for some reason.
>>29016216>17>creepdude, most of the world doesn't consider that to be creepy, and that's today. medieval times nobles married before that plenty
>>29016202So well within the norm. Good to know.>>29016203"Cute" is a diminutive description, that's why we use it with children. However, as my first link shows, I was jumping to unfounded conclusions so I admit you are completely correct.
>>29016216His wife could easily be three years younger without it being creepy. At least in a medieval setting.
>>29016133"Umm, pleased to meet you," the girl says, bowing. "Are you friends of my husband?" she asks."I don't know that we're close enough to be considered friends," I say, returning her bow, "but we are acquaintances on good terms.""You wound me, buddy!" Milien says, laughing."My name is Monique Gilbeault, and this is my older brother Matthias," I say as I pull him over."Uh, hey," Matthias mumbles."You were very gallant there," Milien's wife says, smiling at my brother. "I'm sure that you're quite popular with the ladies!""I dunno about that, but thanks..." he says as he returns to leaning against the wall."This is Josephine Girardot," Milien says as he places his hands on his wife's shoulders. "Better wife than I could have ever asked for!""Oh, Milien..." Josephine says, blushing."While I was already a Lord when we got married, I took on her last name anyways since it's not like I was attached to the one that I was bestowed to for like five minutes... but yeah, that's our story.""...oh yeah..." Milien snaps his fingers. "Matthias, was it? Josephine has a few sisters, and a gallant fellow like you would be sure to win them over," he says, winking."Oh, yes!" Josephine giggles, clapping her hands together. "If you were ever to visit Perricone some time, I'd be happy to introduce you..."Ha. No matter where he goes, he can't escape it!>[3/4]
>>29016228>>29016230>>29016249>>29016254Right but if he wasn't a scrub he could get with chicks his own age instead of playing down a league.
>>29016273Not really. Most marriagable women would be wed before their twenties back in the day. And folks older than that would have a progressively tougher time of things.
>>29016214Kenny Omega and Haruka were amazing in that match.
>>29016273is a five year difference really considered that big a deal? most married couples i've met are only super close in age if they met in school
>>29016273You do know that the marrying age was around 14 and most women in their 20s were already married right?
>>29016273But, but, think of the dowry man! Noble women get married off young, not much you can do about that.
>>29016273Back in those days being unwed after you turned sixteen was about as tsk-worthy as being an unwed woman in her forties today.
>>29016296No he is just a narrowminded highschool kid.
>>29016273An unmarried 22 year old woman was considered a spinster and a failure.
>>2901627315-17 is when girls get married off in medieval times. He got the cream of the crop rather than one of the leftovers that couldn't get a decent husband until way later.
>>29016273It still falls in the line of being legal and okay socially, , plus people were ok for a 15 year old to marry a 40/50 year old king.
Guys, just follow the Game of Thrones rule. If it bleeds, we can fuck it.
>>29016273Hell the lolis mom has a huge 40-50 year age difference between the king and you don't hear any one complaining.
>>29016322Yeah, that's pretty much it.
>>29016323To be fair, that guy is the King. It'd be hard to hear the complaining coming from all the way down in the dungeons even if someone did care.
>>29016264>[4/4]"Th... that won't be necessary," Matthias mumbles as he does his best not to make eye contact with any of us."The offer's still open if you change your mind though," Milien laughs.That's enough teasing my brother for now... time to get back to the point."So the two of you were invited to the Prince's party?" I ask."It was actually my father-in-law who got the invite," Milien says, shrugging. "But he passed it onto us as a kind of honeymoon trip, I guess. I have to say, this country's freaking beautiful.""It certainly is," I reply, nodding in agreement."But a royal party and all, I thought it'd be a nice opportunity to see this kind of thing from the perspective of a nobleman for a change.""And I hear that Princess Marianne's here, so I figured that I ought to see if I could pop by and tell how well-off I am nowadays," Milien says, his laugh decidedly less cheerful this time around."C'mon, Milien..." Josephine says, pulling on her husband's arm. "...you said that you'd try and avoid any trouble.""Yeah, yeah... I guess you have a point.">you should keep on talking, it'd be a decent way to pass the time>you should probably focus on the doorway, there's sure to be a rush when the guests are finally allowed to enter
>>29016353>you should keep on talking, it'd be a decent way to pass the time>Participating in the rush>Being a dignified noblemanPffft, nigga swerve.
>>29016353>you should keep on talking, it'd be a decent way to pass the timeI'm curious on Milien's spin on the whole thing. Ask what happened.
>>29016353>you should keep on talking, it'd be a decent way to pass the time
>>29016322I follow the half your age plus 5 rule.>>29016353>>you should probably focus on the doorway, there's sure to be a rush when the guests are finally allowed to enterfuck him, here is something to watch while we wait.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwzPqQeLtyM
>>29016353I wonder what he told his wife. Certainly not the truth, we can count on that, but he did tell her something.And I wonder whether he himself believes his story.
>>29016264>dat pictureOh shit, I think I've just had a cute overload. My neural circuits are fried.
>>29016353>you should keep on talking, it'd be a decent way to pass the timeNo need to rush in.
Is it wrong to keep imagining Marianne to look like Wind Waker's Zelda?I always picture she'd look closest to her design. Also because it's my favorite.
>>29016489slut of the highest order.
>>29016489*favorite design
>>29016499Would it be fair to say she's a multi-incarnate slut of the highest order, since she regularly reincarnates as herself into varying degrees of sluttage?
>>29016353>"And I hear that Princess Marianne's here, so I figured that I ought to see if I could pop by and tell how well-off I am nowadays,"Wow, this guy truly IS an asshole.
>>29016529Granted
>>29016543Yeah, really. "Hey, remember that time you wouldn't marry me to raise my station and I nearly tried to rape you for turning me down? Looks like I landed myself into money and nobility thanks to you guys chasing me off without saying anything about it! Thanks!"Monique, punch this guy in the larynx for us, right now.
>>29016549>>29016543[Capcha ate my sentence.]It was pretty obvious that he considered what he did to be nothing.
>>29016489no more wrong than me picturing her deadpan expression like that of the clones from raildex
>>29016555>and I nearly tried to rape you for turning me downThats a bit much anon, he might have been power hungry, but he wasn't clinically retarded.I think the farthest he would have gone was molestation and assault.
>>29016489Best Zelda.
>>29016571Pretty sure it was implied that he had some pretty clear intentions for Marianne if nobody was around to stop him.Think about it from a nobility stance, given that he'd deflower her, he would then try to play on her shame and disgrace and her reputation into coercing her into marrying him because "nobody would want a disgraced and used girl like you."
>>29016561perhaps this is a better pic
>>29016571I don't know, considering the reason he got turned down was because Marianne doesn't like guys that can she can walk all over, he probably snapped and went "I guess that means I should be forcing you then."
>>29016584>>29016588Pretty much a combo of these, I imagine. First he snaps because his conquest is slipping from his grasp, and then he starts twisting what he's done to his advantage.Truly he is slime.
>>29016584except her father taught her to marry some one that loves her, so she would have told the king.If it was luciana it might have worked, but only if could have done something to stop her murder attempts.>>29016588True, but this was in broad daylight in a hallways.>>29016606Which is why i said the farthest he would have gone there would be molestation/assault.I'm not saying he wouldn't have progressed to rape, but knowing the princess personality she wouldn't have told anyone about the attack unless it was rape, which is why i'm thinking that is the farthest he would have gone was assault/molestation at that very moment(no idea about later on in the day thought).
"If I'm not prying, why exactly did you leave such a nice post the way you did?" I ask."Eheheh..." Milien lets out a weary sigh, "...it's not exactly the kind of thing I'd like to say in mixed company, but I guess I'll give you the basic gist since we're buddies."To be honest, I'm getting kind of a bad feeling... but if he's actually willing to tell me, I doubt it's all that bad."Basically, I began to harbor certain feelings for a certain someone," Milien shrugs. "Got turned down, took it pretty bad, and so I said to myself 'fuck it I'm outta here' and that's pretty much it.""Oh..." I mumble, unable to hide my surprise at hearing that. "...oh my...""Everything turned out pretty great for me in the end so it's not like I have any hard feelings, though... can't deny that I kind of want to rub it in if I see them, but Josephine's probably right in that I shouldn't do it.""Yes, I would have to agree.""As if relieved that she's talked her husband out of doing something stupid, Josephine smiles at him."As one who is sworn to serve the royal family of Granache, I'd be duty-bound to step in if Milien caused any kind of trouble... even though THAT PERSON would most likely be there as well.Duty over personal feelings.That's me.Even though I'd love nothing more than to freeze him into a block of ice aside from his head... and then punch him in his stupid face until all of the hatred had finally left my body.But no.Duty.For above all things, I am a GENTLEMAN.After chatting for a while longer about various things, the time finally comes for the doors to open."C'mon, Monique," Matthias grumbles as he lifts the heavy gift that Father prepared, "once they let us in, let's head for the Prince first so that we can drop this thing off. It's too damned heavy to be lugging around for the entire time we're here...">your brother is right>no, you should... (get food/mingle/whatever) first
>>29016390>Half your age +5Does that mean it is okay for a two year old to have sex with a six year old, but not the other way around?
>>29016635>your brother is right
>>29016635>>your brother is right
>>29016632Think about Marianne's personality for a moment here. This is the girl so concerned with her uncle hating her for wetting the bed as a child, and a total daddy's girl desperate for approval - who had lost all of her friends because of her crippling self-doubts and self-loathing issues preventing her from opening up to how she really felt about them. A girl who even after just being shoved up against the wall didn't want to say anything because she was so ashamed of it all and didn't want to embarass her father.Do you really think she'd say anything? Do you honestly believe this wouldn't have crippled her to the point of being nearly unable to even resist Milien from that point on? There's no way she'd tell the King because she'd convince herself that it was her own fault.
>>29016635>incoming payoff for Reinhold not learning any way to dispel what Marianne did to him on the dance flooranyways>[x] your brother is right, besides Prince is the most important character on this particular event.
>>29016638its usually applied to the older party, anon.>>29016635>>your brother is right
>>29016635>your brother is rightSounds like a decent plan.Also:>Even though I'd love nothing more than to freeze him into a block of ice aside from his head... and then punch him in his stupid face until all of the hatred had finally left my body.Fucking lost it.
>>29016638Pretty sure it wouldn't be okay either way.
>>29016665Does this mean that it's okay for two 10 year olds to have sex?
>>29016662She'd kill him in his sleep and make it look like natural causes.
>>29016677The rule is for dating and not necessarily sex, and was also clearly intended to apply to people of more traditional courting ages.
>>29016677yes, they are the same age.(its like you didn't hear about the group orgies kids in elementary school have in florida)
>>29016679Implying he'd share a bed with her for anything other than coitus and then saunter off to his own private bedchamber afterwards.Your Despot-Fu is weak, son.>CAPTCHA cuttlern earnestness
>>29016702>Implying she wouldn't kill him the next day before he can enact spur of the moment supervillian defense schemesShe's got a temper on her like damn son.
>>29016733Only after she was able to get over things, remember. Even then she was temporarily shaken before going into action, and that was primarily because we backed the hell off of her.Milien would've crushed her spirit before she'd be able to build any kind of resistance.
>>29016756You are giving him a whole lot of credit and her none whatsoever, especially considering how he ended up out on his ass and is destined to become a small pile of red jelly and all.
>>29016811He got his ass kicked because Nico showed up. I still think that guy is exaggerating but Marie is a very insecure person and it's likely she would react in that way to a certain extent since she couldn't even bring herself to talk about it with her father and let the guy get away just to keep it a secret. She's already been shown to enable him out of shame.
>>29016811>considering how he ended up out on his ass and is destined to become a small pile of red jelly and all.Because he was stopped by someone else. Marianne clearly wasn't in any kind of state whatsoever to do fuckall to stop him. She was paralyzed by fear of just what he did to her alone and the implications of what might come next and utterly incapable of doing anything.Why do you think she nearly murdered the fuck out of us? It's not because she was strong enough to fight him back then, it's out of shame and hatred for how she USED to be, of how easily Milien could've just done whatever the fuck he wanted if nobody had stopped him. We saw the culmination of her frustration and self-loathing as she aimed it directly at someone who she thought was going to be another Milien.That shit wasn't her temper or any kind of indication of what she could've done to Milien. It was a display of just how much the event fucked her up inside to the point of responding to everything with explosive volatile overreaction.If anything, you're giving WAY too much credit to a teenage girl with pre-existing self-esteem issues and a history of flat-out denial to cover her own shame and not wanting to somehow make the people she loves the most hate her, even if something isn't her own fault.
Geez, Millien is a fucking cock, if we ever had a chance to kill/embarrass him in front of everybody with little to no negative repercussions then I'd choose it in a heartbeat
Man, I believe in Marianne.
>>29016916Marie said she could handle him, but we should still stay close by if he tries to talk to her just in case she gives the signal.Only punch him if he does something bad to her.
>>29016923I wish it worked like that>>29016916Seconded>>29016879Archelon needs to stop writing this shit well enough to make me remember the shit I have to help people with
>>29016879>She was paralyzed by fear of just what he did to her alone and the implications of what might come next and utterly incapable of doing anything.Was that actually how it was described?
>>29016942Can we break his wrist on his swordarm side instead? Smug fuck seems plenty pleased with his skill.
>>29016950>Archelon needs to stop writing this shit well enough to make me remember the shit I have to help people with...I'll take that as a compliment?
>>29016916I, for one, would not be adverse to simply telling him to eat shit the next time he starts being an ass, which is all the time apparently.
>>29016956We don't have any reason to be that petty. Just punch the guy if he starts shit. If he draws his sword then we'll see about something like that.
>>29016952Considering all we have to go by is Sylvie's rather lacking description of events, not the exact wording no, but we're not exactly going to go ask Marie herself about 'oh hey so what were you specifically feeling as imminent rape crept up on you?'
>>29016966If he's touching Marie, it gives us grounds to break his wrist for daring to lay a hand on her. The swordarm bit is an added bonus.
>>29016963You're really good at writing believable characters reacting to situations like this in a realistic manner. And that makes me hate you a little bit. Keep up the good work.
>>29016975So the entire discussion is based on assumptions and for all we know Marie would have turned him into paste had Nicolette not appeared?
>>29017002No, everyone knows 100% for sure what Archelon would have had characters do under different circumstances.
>>29016993I don't think you understand how ridiculously petty it is to give a guy a serious and permanent injury over something like that.At least be aware that no one knows what he did besides a few people, us not even supposed to be one of them, and reacting like that is going to look very fucking suspicious and overly cruel to everyone.
>>29016998Ah yeah, you're the anon that helps abuse victims aren't you? Yeah, I was basing my concept of how Marie would react to Milien getting further than he did before on how many rape victims react to the act - there's a TON of self-blame, shame, depression, denial and more that goes on there.It's incredibly naive to imagine that a girl's immediate reaction to being raped would be to kill the guy that did it - let alone a girl like Marie.
>>29016956as much as i'd like to, remember that he did some adventurer thing that earned him two years of our already ridiculous pay in one go. i don't think he's a slouch
"Very well," I reply. "Let's go straight there after the doors open.""That's the general idea," Matthias replies.And naturally, the gates open right at that moment. Though the other people there rush in as fast as they possibly can (I don't see the point, it's not like they're going to be missing anything), my brother and I make a point not to get caught up in the crowd's stupidity.Taking care that we're not going to end up running into anyone, we calmly enter the hall, look for where Prince Emilio is sitting (who's that standing behind him, his girlfriend? Looks a bit too young to be a bodyguard), and head right there......though sadly, we're far from the first to have had the idea ro do so. About fifteen groups of people are in front of us... hopefully, they won't take too long to gloat about the gifts that they've brought.After all, nothing that they've given him could possibly compare with the Gilbeault family's present.As Matthias and I take our places in line, the people in front of us turn around... and it's Akemi and her family!"I see that you had the same idea as us," Akemi says, smiling at us."Great minds think alike, I suppose," I reply."Well, I'm not sure if I would consider a lot of the people in front of us as being 'great minds,' but I'll take that as a compliment," she says, winking at me.Ugh, I really should watch my words in the future..."I suppose I should also thank you for standing up for me eariler," Akemi says to Matthias. "You were -almost- as gallant as my husband here," she says, giggling."Only reason I didn't do the same as you was because I don't want to risk making any enemies out here in Marconetti," her husband says, patting their child on the shoulder.>you should ask them about themselves, showing interest is generally taken as flattery>you should mind your own business, prying isn't unbecoming of a gentleman
>>29017002Not really. I base it on the presented evidence of Marie's character, Milien's displayed personality, actions and behaviour, and how actual victims of abuse react, rather than some idealistic imagining that 'good wins out' and 'bad people get what they deserve.'
>>29017029>you should ask them about themselves, showing interest is generally taken as flattery
>>29017038>GirlfriendHe knows about Karol's secret
>>29017038>you should mind your own business, prying *IS* unbecoming of a gentleman
>>29017038>you should ask them about themselves, showing interest is generally taken as flattery
>>29017038>>you should ask them about themselves, showing interest is generally taken as flatteryI find it funny that Mathias and Monique use honorics when talking about the people from the east.
>>29017038>you should ask them about themselves, showing interest is generally taken as flattery>>29017071Ah, the other reverse trap of this quest.
>>29017028Exactly the truth. I've heard some shit, man.
>>29017071Monique has an eye for that kinda thing. Women usually do.
>>29017051The only evidence we have of her character comes from after the abuse, and her long term issues after the fact do not definitively prove that she would not have violently resisted at the time before someone else stepped in.
>>29017105Her father JUST told us a story about her childhood where she flatout denied having wet the bed because she was terrified that her uncle would hate her. Other tales from her friends seem to collaborate that she's always been an incredible daddy's girl, and has always been very easily embarassed. Her drifting apart from Nico and Sylvie happened years before the abuse happened, and is a direct indication of her inability to speak out about her feelings and troubles, and her constant self-blaming that keeps her from doing anything about her own suffering.So no, it's not the only evidence that we have.
"Might I ask what country you hail from?" I ask. "My brother and I are from Granache, to the south of here.""My family and I hail from Kinsen, out to the east," Akemi's husband says, grinning."Dear, we don't just 'hail' from there..." Akemi says, turning to her husband."Alright, if you insist... I'm actually the Sadaharu, the KING of Kinsen. And the lovely lady whose honor your brother was so kind to defend is my queen, Akemi. As for this little person here..." he says, patting his child on the shoulders, "...this is Masaharu, my son."Er.Well.My brother just defended the honor of the queen of a foreign country. Now I'm even more proud of him than I already was.>[1/?]
>>29017303
>>29017303Guess that Papa can back the fuck off of Matthias not doing the family honor justice from now on.
>>29017303Granache, Marconetti, Perricone, Kinsen...Am I missing any?
>>29017345Scumfuck slaver country.
>>29017303mathias set for life
>>29017349I doubt they were invited.>>29017345Krassato or however it was spelled.
>>29017356Now watch him get invited to Kinsen and him deciding to go so he can enjoy the culture and beauty of the country, inspiring him to become a traveller that takes in the world.
>>29017303Does anyone in this Quest besides Meido have a background that doesn't include aristocrats?>>29017345>>29017349Alsiradna's northern empire.>>29017356Fucker is a more effective social climber by accident than Monique is on purpose. All while completely disregarding social conventions.
>>29017375with one of the queen's sisters by his side, right?
Shame that Monique isn't like his brother, he seems like a pretty cool dude.
>>29017372They were invited. It's all about politics and diplomatic relations.
>>29017379>Does anyone in this Quest besides Meido have a background that doesn't include aristocrats?Milien.
>>29017379baker lady we sent into labor isn't nobility. kind of one of the side effects of living in a castle and spending half your waking hours within feet of the sole princess
>>29017303Bro just scored big, too bad he's not really the guy to capitalize on that kind of thing, then again that's probably why he could do it
>>29017379Now that you've brought up the aristocrats, I'm now imagining the quest as the longest aristocrats joke in the world.
>>29017416I'd say he'll capitalize it in this >>29017375 manner. Travelling the world seems like a great cure for his NEET ways, especially since he seems to genuinely like foreign countries. Not to mention it means getting away from their acidic family.
>>29017303Ooh, Matthius should visit there sometime.
>>29017303Damn you Matthias, i like you but you are not getting Fluffy tails before us!
>>29017375with a waifu in hand when he leaves
>>29017303>"imma king and this is my queen"i really hope some of those stuck up bitches from before hear this
>>29017458Don't worry bro, if we're lucky than Fluffy Tail will have siblings who like guys who talk to themselves
Just came to say: Fuck Monique.Buhbye.
>>29017345Archelon can we get a map of the continent? It would be pretty cool to see.
>>29017488>Fuck Monique.i believe we discussed that earlier, you're a few hours late
>>29017503Not a fan of him either though.Sparkly pants should really have more bad karma. Though he seems like a decent guy, he still comes off as a prick
>>29017488Do you think Monique shaves his body?
>>29017303>[2/2]"Y- you're the queen of-" Matthias stammers."There's no need to be intimidated," Akemi laughs, patting him on the shoulder. "It's not every day that a 'monster' like myself gets defended by a stranger, after all.""Mommy, you're not a monster!" Masaharu shouts, hugging his mother tight. "You're pretty and nice and way better than all the ugly ladies who said mean things about you!"Damn it... seeing this scene makes me nostalgic for the days when I was that size and pretended to act as my own mother's knight."Y- yes, you shouldn't put yourself down like that..." Matthias stammers, his face becoming flushed."Haha! What was your name... Matthias, was it?" Sadaharu asks. "Passionate when defending others, and modest the rest of the time... you're a good kid!""U- umm, thank you, your majesty!" Matthias shouts, bowing in that same odd way that Michiko does when she's embarrassed about something."And you seem to be familiar with some of our customs, too?" Sadaharu says, a wide grin on his face. "What say you pay us a visit some time? Our country may not be all that big, but we're always happy to welcome men of character such as yourself..."...dear god, is Matthias about to be knighted or something!?"D... do it!" I stammer, slapping my brother on the back excitedly. "Didn't you always dream of travelling to the area that Michiko hails from? This is your chance!""'Michiko?'" Sadaharu repeats, raising an eyebrow. "You know someone from our part of the world?""She's our sister-in-law," I reply. "And Matthias here's always been -quite- interested in the region that she hails from...""D- dammit, Monique!" Matthias exclaims, punching me in the shoulder with his free arm.>Keep on pushing for it, this is an opportunity that you can't let him pass up!">lay off of him for now, he's clearly flustered about this entire situation.
>>29017499He was suppose to be working on a map which i am sure he is not.
>>29017528>Keep on pushing for it, this is an opportunity that you can't let him pass up!"
>>29017528>Keep on pushing for it, this is an opportunity that you can't let him pass up!"GODDAMNIT, BROFLUFFY TAILS, MANYOU GOTTA GO FOR IT
>>29017528>lay off of him for now, he's clearly flustered about this entire situation.Don't push him too far. Just make sure he doesn't turn them down.
>>29017528Yes Matthias. Take Reinhold with you on this epic journey to land of fluffy tails please!
>>29017528>>Keep on pushing for it, this is an opportunity that you can't let him pass up!"
>>29017528>>Keep on pushing for it, this is an opportunity that you can't let him pass up!"we have a banner for this
>>29017542Seconding this.
>>29017528Don't push him drectly, but keep the conversation about their country going.
>>29017528>Keep on pushing for it, this is an opportunity that you can't let him pass up!"Push like you're delivering a baby, bro
>>29017528>lay off him for now, push more laterGotta get dem fluffy tails, bro
>>29017528>lay off of him for now, he's clearly flustered about this entire situation.Getting a NEET out of his house is a process. You can't just force it all at once.
>>29017528>Keep on pushing for it, this is an opportunity that you can't let him pass up!Also, what's up with the shoulderpunching? Is it a custom here, or are Matthias and Nicolette related?
>>29017528>Keep on pushing for it, this is an opportunity that you can't let him pass up!"Not that we aren't always the ideal gentleman, but like hell we're letting the one person other than our mother and that rather kind glasses maid miss out on an opportunity like this. Besides, He wouldn't even be here in the first place if we didn't push him. It's for his own good.
>>29017570nico's overly aggressive, but siblings often have no qualms about hitting each other
>>29017528>[x] Just a mild nudgeTell his majesty your brother is great admirer of eastern culture. Especially music and literature.
>>29017528>lay off of him for now, he's clearly flustered about this entire situation.Don't lose yourself in your own excitement Monique and other anons.Take it a step at a time and consider your brother's feelings. Just make sure he considers it.
>lay off of him for now, he's clearly flustered about this entire situation.Bring it up again later. Plenty of chances at the party.
>>29017528I wanna say keep going but I know Monique will screw it up but I don't want to drop it cuz it is the chance of a lifetime for his bro...so I vote... keep going? Just, DON'T SCREW UP MONIQUE.
>People actually pushing the poor manMaybe I'm completely missreading Matthias, but when he starts punching us it seems like it is time to back off a bit.
>>29017528>lay off of him for now, he's clearly flustered about this entire situation.
>>29017528>lay off of him for now, he's clearly flustered about this entire situation.Push later.
>>29017528Back off for now. Just make sure he doesn't reject the offer entirely and at least get a "I'll think about it" from him.
>>29017579This, definitely.Don't push the poor guy, he isn't an idiot.
>>29017528>>Keep on pushing for it, this is an opportunity that you can't let him pass up!"No Matthias, it's your go time, either if you like it or not.
>>29017570Karel does it too.
>>29017594That just means he's had his tsunderebutton pushed.
>>29017583Oh, fine. Changing vote >>29017568
>>29017528Don't force change on him. Just make sure he's seriously thinking about it over outright turning the offer down.
>>29017528Be cool, Monique.You shouldn't push your brother too far. But do not let him forget this opportunity.
Try to talk him into it on the grounds that we want him to have fun - make sure that he understands we aren't encouraging him because it's an "opportunity to make connections" like the old man keeps bitching at us to do, but an "opportunity to do something new and interesting that you might actually enjoy."The trip should be about him, not about what kind of status this gives our family.
>>29017594Hiki's need constant pushing, if we let him have a breather he'll regress.
>>29017636Aw, fuck, just missed the window.
>>29017643And if you push them too far they'll regress even harder. Small steps, anon.
>>29017649I think this is just the right step he needs at the moment, after this push he can have a break.
>>29017528can we, like, push it gently?like gently bumping ships out of the way?
>>29017654Monique doesn't do gently. He only thinks he does.
>>29017652I think getting him to this party was already pushing him too much. Trying to get him on another trip to another country after already forcing him to travel to this one is way too much change way too quickly.
>>29017663The looks of an angel, the grace of a rhino
>>29017654>come on guys just gently push them out of the way
>>29017663Ah, but he's interested in Kinsen, unlike the party.I think pushing him to check out Kinsen would be easier on him than pushing him to come to the party was.
>>29017681Yes, but pushing him RIGHT NOW wouldn't be. Just make sure he considers it. You don't need to force an answer out of him three seconds after meeting these people.
I'll be damned if I let my brother pass this opportunity up... something like this is like a dream for him, after all... but you do have a point about pushing -too- hard."He spends a good deal of his ample free time listening to her stories of her homeland, as well as reading books from that region... not to mention the small tree that he takes care of as if it was his own child..." I say, cutting my brother a side glance.He may resist the things I suggest, but if it's coming from a third party..."Wow, you sound like a downright fan," Sadaharu says, smiling at my brother. "ALMOST as much of a fan as King Celestino," he says, laughing."Eh?" Matthias says, surprised to have heard that. "The King here is interested in...""Oh yes," Akemi replies. "Swords, literature, food... just from his personal interests, our country's seen a boom in business coming from this region.""We could always used more people, though... since you're a guest here at this party, I take it you're a noble? Are you a swordsman like your brother here?" Sadaharu asks."I... I am a member of the nobility, but I'm no good with the sword..." Matthias mumbles. "...Monique got all the talent with that.">[1/?]
>>29017730Mention the ocarina, Monique! Dude likes his music, as he damned well should.
>>29017742and magic
>>29017742http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLxlc_83zU0
>>29017730>Matthias and Monique's Tribulations in the OrientFund it.www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkAYze6ae18
>>29017730We are the warrior, he is the poet.
>>29017730We got the warrior genes, while our brother got the magic/art genes.(our oldest brother got shit)
>>29017779Koo-Koo-ka-choo?
>>29017776thiswould be great if they got to travel there together, maybe the king and queen would offer a ride.... though going there on their own would be more adventurous
>>29017779Together, we are Scottish!..wait
>>29017800Whiiich brings us right back to Frankie Boyle: >>29012948
>>29017793zatta-boop-ka-chow
>>29017791>our eldest brother got our share of luck and success>>29017776noice
>>29017791Oldest brother go the swaggot genes
>>29017730"That's fine, swords aren't everything," Sadaharu says, nodding."Yes... I've always found magic to be far more interesting," Akemi interjects."My brother's always felt the same way," I say, flashing my best smile. "Why, I bet the Royal Library back home would be jealous of his grimoire collection...""Oh, so you're a scholar!" Akemi says, clapping her hands together."J- just a hobbyist..." he mumbles.Yes, this is going great. He has their full interest, and he's unable to pull out of the situation. All he needs is a final push..."While I'm not going to try and poach you from Granache right away, would you mind out hanging out with us while we're here at the party, at least?" Sadaharu asks. "You seem like an interesting enough guy, and I'm sure my wife would appreciate having someone to speak up for her...""U- umm..." Matthias mumbles, completely overwhelmed."Oh yes, it would be fun to get to know you a bit better!" Akemi giggles. "And Masaharu here could stand to be exposed to at least one person here who isn't a total jerk. Also...">[2/3]
>>29017810>>29017809So our eldest brother has gotten the luck and reputation then?While his two younger brothers got the good stuff.
>>29017841Hmm, I think he's been pushed too much
>>29017855'S'good.
>>29017855its all good, plus this is better then regretting not getting his brothers girl.
>>29017841>[3/3]She then runs up to my brother, quickly whispering something in his ear that I'm unable to make out. Once her words register in his brain, Matthias simply stares at her, her mouth agape."Er, what did you..." I ask, a bit worried about my effect that all of this mental stimulation is having on my brothers mental state."Nothing bad, I just told him something that I thought he might find interesting," Akemi says, giggling.She's a married woman and her husband and son are right there, so I'm sure it was nothing lewd.I certainly HOPE it was nothing lewd."Well, it looks like we're next," Sadaharu says, bringing attention to the fact that our little conversation made the wait in line go by in an instant. "C'mon, you two... and Matthias? Give me an answer after you two give your present!" he waves.As Masaharu and Akemi hurry behind the King of Kinsen, Akemi looks back at Matthias and holds a hand to either side of her head, pointing in the air with both hands.What the hell is -that- supposed to mean?>you should talk to your brother about...>you shoul leave him alone for a bit, give him some time to cool down.
>>29017876>holds a hand to either side of her head, pointing in the air with both handsDRRRAAAGOOONNNSSS
>>29017876We've done what we could. Do not pry. Maybe just make a nebulous statement about regrets and missing opportunities.
>>29017843..just what is happening here?
>>29017876>>you should talk to your brother about...ask him what she siad.
>>29017886>dragons>not fluffy tail
>>29017876>you shoul leave him alone for a bit, give him some time to cool down.
>>29017876>Akemi looks back at Matthias and holds a hand to either side of her head, pointing in the air with both hands.>What the hell is -that- supposed to mean?I have no idea Monique. We must gatherthe council for this. Fellow voices of wisdom, what the does -that- mean?
>>29017886No, friend, she's confirmed for fluffy tails.
>>29017876>you shoul leave him alone for a bit, give him some time to cool down>>29017843>implying he didn't get the best dealThis is what nerds actually believe.
>>29017876>holds a hand to either side of her head, pointing in the air with both handsEars? Sexy foxgirls? Probably sexy foxgirls. Also>you shoul leave him alone for a bit, give him some time to cool down.But make sure you ask him after you give the present.
>>29017895Let me ask you this, do you know who she is?>>29017876>>you should talk to your brother about...What she just said.
>>29017876>you shoul leave him alone for a bit, give him some time to cool down.god Monique quest keeps getting better and better.did she offer her tail or what?
>>29017876What did she saaaaay?
>>29017876I have no idea what I just saw, but I know it was a thing that should mean something to me if only I knew what thing it was supposed to mean.Matthias, what the hell just happened?
>>29017876>you should leave him alone for a bit, give him some time to cool down.Any more prodding could be dangerous, he needs time to process this all
>>29017886I think it's foxes, actually.
>>29017876>you should leave him alone for a bit, give him some time to cool down.He's an introvert and he just got pushed into a lot of social interaction. Don't push him any more, let him cool down, if he wants to talk then be friendly. >>29017899>>29017911>>29017914She whispered it to him, it's not polite to ask about secrets.>>29017905My first guess would be that she's a Kitsune, I am not completely ruling out Dragons or some other supernatural thingy.
>>29017876>>you should talk to your brother about...Come on, ask him about it.
>>29017911>Let me ask you this, do you know who she is?Not a clue. Care to fill me in?
>>29017923>My first guess would be that she's a Kitsune, I am not completely ruling out Dragons or some other supernatural thingy.We already know she is a kitsune. That doesn't explain the gesture she just did.
>>29017876I'm guessing he said something about fluffy tails.
>>29017876>you shoul leave him alone for a bit, give him some time to cool down.It's not polite to ask about things told in private.
>>29017876>you should talk to your brother about..."What was that all about? Kinda looked like a sign for... ears? But what ever could that mean, Matthias?"
>>29017895What does it look like sherlock?>>29017907He got a beautiful wife, a guaranteed seat as the noble leader of his family and is buff.>>29017876Ask him whats up with the hand ears.
>MFW it turns out she's not a kitsune, but is instead a bunny girl or worse catgirl
>>29017929Youtube celeb, that has a small following on /v/.From what i can tell from the .gif is that she was about to stream something or accidentally started a streamed, while she was batting and noticed a bit too late.
>>29017932the gesture was representing fluffy earsalso, leave him alone till at least after you give present
>>29017954Got a name? Kinda wanna see if I can find it with sound. It seems like a hilarious thing to watch.
>>29017953
>>29017907>eldest brother got best dealmathias is getting fluffy tails, he wins
>>29017965Only if he doesn't pussy out.But hopefully he's smarter than that.
>>29017962
>>29017932Ears man, ears.
>>29017959It looks like dodger (Presshearttocontinue on youtube) but thats the first time I've seen that gif. If you do find the source with sound, do please share it's location. Something like that is -Vital- for monique's well being.
Rolled 2, 6, 5 = 13>>29017974
>>29017959She is known as Dodger.http://www.youtube.com/user/PressHeartToContinueReal name:Brooke 'Dodger' Leigh Lawson
>>29017974>Bothering to rollThat's an automatic 20, nigga
>>29017843
>>29017973I do believe he's rapidly approaching the point of no return, whether he knows it or not.
Matthias is gonna win the fluffy!
>>29018001
Yes... I've pushed him enough for now, pressing my luck any more than I already have would probably result in disaster.I still want to know what the hell the hand ear thing was all about, though.After we wait for a little while for Kinsen's royal family to give the Prince his present (from the looks of it, it's the same type of sword that Takamaru-san uses), they step aside and wait for us to have our turn at the giftgiving.This is going to be GREAT.As the two of us approach Prince Emilio, I take the lead this time around."Good afternoon, Prince Emilio," I say with a deep bow. "And happy birthday.""Y... yeah, happy birthday," Matthias mumbles."Thank you," the Prince replies. "Umm, if you could introduce yourselves so I know who's giving me this gift...?"Wow, he seems to be about as comfortable in social situations as Matthias is. Considering how bubbly Princess Luciana was when I was speaking with her, I wasn't expecting this at all.>[1/?]
>>29017980Well found it. No sound, seems like a deliberate cockteasing. Source is Cooptional #4. First five seconds in it happens.
Archelon i hate you for making the first fluffy tail married after all the wait.I hate you for not giving the first fluffy tail to reinhold after all the wait.
>>29018031Reinhold is shit.
>>29018031And I hate you for trying to self-insert so hard into the MC and not appreciating fluffy tail outside of your own wish-fulfillment.
>>29018031story being greedyrein has too much on his platter already
>>29018028Be nice to him.
>>29018028>Wow, he seems to be about as comfortable in social situations as Matthias is. Considering how bubbly Princess Luciana was when I was speaking with her, I wasn't expecting this at all.How naive of you, Monique. Matthias is your brother, is he not? And are you not proficient in the social arts?You are to Luciana as Matthias is to Emilio.It's a thing in families.
>>29018040This. I like Fluffy Tail for Fluffy Tail, not for self-centred 'I want'isms. You're as bad as that faggot who wanted to fuck over Nico and Melanie having a shot with one another because he wanted Melanie all to himself.
>>29018031>muh fluffy tail
>>29018031Reiny already has a motley crew of waifus, let the side characters have their fill
>>29018031I'm ok with living vicariously through Matthias.Eagerly anticipating Gilbeault Oriental Adventures: Fluffy Tail edition.
>>29018031>Not self-inserting into Matthias
>>29018047that is true, both are quite attractive women.
>>29018060Right now I'm imagining Matthias inserting himself into the fluffy tail.
>>29018042You're saying that like being greedy is a bad thing.
>>29018058The side characters can share them all amongst themselves. I want muh cutesy lovable fluffy tail. I want reinhold to have her.
>>29018070Considering there is no harem end? Yes, being greedy is detrimental.>CAPTCHA sent cssfox
>>29018030Thanks for finding it i was curious as well.i still think it was legit since the way she acting after she notices that the pod cast is up.>>29018078>>29018070Its is bad, hell even Arch siad being greedy was bad.
>>29018078See: >>29018040 and >>29018055There's no way fluffy tail would win amongst all the other waifu factions, anyway.
>>29018080for Reinhold.
>>29018088>Its is bad, hell even Arch siad being greedy was bad.>they can have all other girls>i just want this one girl>greedyi feel like i you do not u nderstand me
>>29018088It could still be the case. We can always dream, can we not, anon? Of a girl's comic reaction to being caught schlicking on webcam.. for it to be true would truly be a fable.
>>29018078Marriane already won dude.everyone else will get a /u/ end or open ended/fan waifu.
>>29018090>There's no way fluffy tail would win amongst all the other waifu factions, anyway.
>>29018090While I remain true to the canon waifu, which is obviously Sylvie, I think you underestimate the power of the fluffy tail.
>>29018028"My brother here is Matthias Gilbeault, and I am Monique," I say, motioning towards each of us."Wait... you're the one who made it to the finals of the swordsmanship in Granache!?" Prince Emilio gasps, his eyes wide with surprise."The one and the same," I reply, bowing once again."Oh... oh wow..." the Prince says, unable to hide his excitement.I am... genuinely flattered. Truly."U... umm... this right here is my bodyguard Karel," Prince Emilio says, pointing to the girl behind him. "He actually won the tournament over here..."Wait... "he?" There's no way that the person behind him is a... never mind, I'm sure she has her reasons."Nice to meet you," Karel says, bowing. "I've heard about your skills with a rapier, and hearing about how well you did in the tournament was a real inspiration to me.""I actually use a saber now that my old rapier was- anyways, I thank you for your kind words," I reply, returning her bow."Now as for our gift," I begin, "Matthias, if you will?""Alright," Matthias replies as he hands the Prince a large wrapped box.Oh, the anticipation! I can barely hold back my excitement as he tears through the wrapping paper and opens the box...>[2/?]
>>29018098why would rein want fluffy tail, he's had 0 interaction with a fluffy tailed girl. you want him to pair up with a stranger based on looks rather than whoever he naturally develops a relationship withi love fluffy tail too, but rein has no reason to be interested in them what so ever
>>29018124god fucking damnitwhy can't karel just be a guyarch please
>>29018124>Wait... "he?" There's no way that the person behind him is a... never mind, I'm sure she has her reasons.Monique know how it be
>>29018119You do realize that statement didn't suggest inferiority, but the simple fact that you guys are being such massive douchebags about Fluffy Tail being 'Rein-exclusive' that you're making the other waifu douchebags look good in comparison.Which will lead to them all ganging up on you and sabotaging the fuck out of your Fluffy Tail route, and you'll cry bitch tears and insist it's all jealousy when really it was all your own faggotry that brought it about.Now shut the fuck up, sit in the corner and enjoy vicarious Fluffy Tail through Matthias.
>>29018123What is this from?>inb4 boku no pico
>>29018124>Wait... "he?" There's no way that the person behind him is a... never mind, I'm sure she has her reasons.Monique knows for sure!
>>29018145Tokyo Ravens
>>29018124Ooh, what was the gift?I hope he likes it
>>29018124>pointing to the girl>herArch pls. You're killing me.
>>29018145i think tokyo ravens, which should be ending in a couple days if it hasn't already
>>29018145Boku no pico 2>>29018124>Wait... "he?" There's no way that the person behind him is a... never mind, I'm sure she has her reasons.Monique a true man amongst men.
>>29018124>monique can smell womenit's official monique is better that reinhold.
>>29018158rein's just flooded with so much fem smell that he couldn't notice karel
>>29018144You sound butthurt already. Chill dude. Realize you are exactly the person that you blame others of being.
What's in the box?Dragon Dildoes
>>29018124If Monique hadn't buried his rapier in a little coffin, I'd think that it was in the box.
>>29018124I'm still having a hard time imagining Kareal is a girl.All the more, I feel that it bothers me especially if Monique notices such a thing.I just hope (in vain) it's just his misunerstanding
>>29018124That box is going to be a shock to Monique isnt it?
>>29018164Really? Cause it looked like I was more concerned with just enjoying shit and letting things roll, and the people I was accusing of being douchebags were douchebags obsessed with 'FLUFFY TAIL MUST BE WITH REINHOLD. IT IS THE ONLY WAY! ARCH I AM DISAPPOINT.'But if, in your great and powerful wisdom, that means that I am exactly like said sperglords, who am I to argue?
I really hope Karel isn't a chick, we need more bros, not chicks
>>29018173Monique noticed it specifically because his voices were arguing about it. It's Arch breaking the 4th wall.
>>29018124This is going to be the worst gift in the history of gifts. I can feel it.
>>29018124>Wait... "he?" There's no way that the person behind him is a... never mind, I'm sure she has her reasons.Too funny.
>>29018173It's probably a misunderstanding. Karel looks somewhat girly, and Monique assumed that he must be a girl, no matter what.A lot like some certain anons.
>>29018179it's only one guy, calm the fuck down.
>>29018182I want to set her up with Nico.
>>29018183So it may or may not be true?
>>29018190I'M PERFECTLY CALM. FUCK. STOP TELLING ME TO CALM DOWN. RAAAGH!I hope you at least understand that I'm being facetious here.
>>29018192Please top, with the /u/ shipping, its getting old.
>>29018194insufficient data for meaningful answer
>>29018179>Cause it looked like I was more concerned with just enjoying shit and letting things roll>>29018144>Which will lead to them all ganging up on you and sabotaging the fuck out of your Fluffy Tail route, and you'll cry bitch tears and insist it's all jealousy when really it was all your own faggotry that brought it about.>Now shut the fuck up, sit in the corner and enjoy vicarious Fluffy Tail through Matthias.Do you even read what you write. God you are killing me.
>inb4 "FIND OUT MORE ON THE NEXT EPISODE OF PRINCESS GUARD QUEST!"
>>29018211I'm glad you took me so seriously as to come full circle and find me amusing, even if you are laughing at me mockingly like a cunt - cause at the very least you're laughing, and not acting like a douchebag waifufag.
>>29018179Can't you take a joke man?
>>29018199I don't know what that means. I'll be sure to google that one of these days.
>>29018124>[3/3]As the Prince stares at the contents inside, I explain to him what exactly he has just received."This is the blade that Prosegana made from one of his own claws, which he then gave to the Steel Knight in order to slay the wicked Arnsalgan," I say proudly."Oh... oh my god..." Prince Emilio gasps, his eyes sparkling with wonder. "H... how in the world did you get your hands on something like this...""It's from our father's own personal collection," I say. "He figured that it wasn't doing him any good where it was, so he ought to give it to someone who would appreciate it...""K- Karel, just look at this!" the Prince exclaims as he waves his bodyguard over. "It's just like he said!""Holy sh-" Karel gasps, but catches herself before she utters any profanities. "Mr. Gilbeault, this is seriously amazing...""All the credit really belongs to our father," I reply with a deep bow. "We are but the delivery men.""I- I'll be sure to write a letter of thanks to your father, Mr. Gilbeault!" the Prince stammers. "Thank you so much!""Seeing the look on your face as you opened it was thanks enough," I reply. "I'm just glad that you liked it.""Y... yeah," Matthias says. "Take good care of it.""I definitely will, I swear it!" he exclaims.Our work done, we make our way to the side where Akemi and her family are waiting for us.>you should talk to your brother along the way>leave him alone, he's about to be dragged right back into the embarrassment in a few seconds
>>29018226i was laughing at you from the very start. remember >>29018119? And it just gets better and better.
>>29018240Monique's dad killed ours.
>>29018240>>leave him alone, he's about to be dragged right back into the embarrassment in a few seconds
>>29018229Pretty sure there needs to be humor in a post to count as a joke. Irrelevant at any rate since despite claims to the contrary I'm not actually pissed off (I know, how disappointing).I've been up for around 26 hours, haven't eaten or drank anything, energy cells are low. I physically lack the energy to get riled up right now. I'm like some kind of sloth-panda hybrid.
>>29018240>"This is the blade that Prosegana made from one of his own claws, which he then gave to the Steel Knight in order to slay the wicked Arnsalgan,"well someone just won the best present award
>>29018240>leave him alone, he's about to be dragged right back into the embarrassment in a few secondsEXPEDIATE FLUFF
>>29018240>leave him alone, he's about to be dragged right back into the embarrassment in a few secondsTime to hit the dancefloor.
>>29018240>leave him alone, he's about to be dragged right back into the embarrassment in a few seconds
>>29018247But that wasn't me. Meaning your laughter was misdirected from the start.
>>29018240I'm torn between staying silent and suggesting a remark along the lines"Still regret not staying at home?"
>>29018247Actually, I was the anon you were responding to in that post >>29018119. Not the guy you've been talking to this whole time.
>>29018240>you should talk to your brother along the way"I'm not going to push you any more today, the choice is yours.But I think you'll regret it if you don't go."
>>29018240>"This is the blade that Prosegana made from one of his own claws, which he then gave to the Steel Knight in order to slay the wicked Arnsalgan,"Monique's family hired the dragon mercenaries that killed Volker.Kill him, Reinhold.
>>29018240>leave him alone, he's about to be dragged right back into the embarrassment in a few secondssuch gratitude, that alone was worth the trip.
>>29018258>>29018258>>29018261Oh? Well i assumed only anon responded to it was the same anon. Well i had my fun regardless, so thanks to you both i guess.
>>29018270If that is true, I feel a purge is in order.
>>29018276Anytime.
>>29018270>>29018248If Reinhold ever found out...
>>29018248>>29018270where are these coming from
>>29018270Volker was after a Sealed King. Not this.
>>29018240>>leave him alone, he's about to be dragged right back into the embarrassment in a few secondsspeaking of girls are there any good one's around?
>>29018288See>>29018287
>>29018287I thought that was Malcolm Reynolds from the thumbnail.>tfw Reinhold will never be captain of a ship
>>29018289This. Let's not leap to conclusions.
>>29018294Go see if we can find the maid with the glasses.
>>29018313He's already captain of the best ship
>>29018270You do know that this makes no sense, right?Volker was after a Sealed King, not this. Though I am interested in the Steel Knight, if I remember correctly Niklaus said he was a friend of his. Which makes the making of this sword likely a reasonably recent event.
>>29018295Yeah, that doesn't explain jack.
>>29018317>still goingfifteen hour monique marathon?
>>29018334My body is ready.
>>29018326niklaus is also an arc mage and may be shittons older than even celestino
>>29018334Shhhh.
You an pretty cool bro OP, but I gotta sleep.
>>29018318Why would we do that? She was cute enough, but she's not of suitable birth to bother with. It would make more sense to reconcile with Sylvie or Nicolette, or even better approach Luciana who seemed fine with Monique's advances on her visit in Granache
>>29018325He has an entire armada then.
>>29018342I doubt he's quite that old, Celestino is known for being old as mages go.And even if he's somewhere between 100-200 years old that's still relatively recent compared to the Sealed Kings.Granted, the Steel Knight might be older than Niklaus due to his contract with a Metal Elemental, but I doubt he's that old, at least compared to the really old stuff.
>>29018358You forget, we are the third in line for succession of a -relatively- minor noble house. We are neither the heir, nor the spare. Provided Our choice isn't say, some whore (who we would never be stupid enough to bring to formal events), and is someone we actually like, we can afford to take liberties with our potential life partners.
>>29018393It is all the more important that Monique finds someone of higher status.
>>29018358>Luciana seemed fine with Monique's advances>Monique actually believes this
>>29018393she's not a noble. enough said.
Though I do still want to know what was up with the ear hand signal thing, grilling my brother for answers would be kind of cruel when he's about to get thrown into another similar situation in the next few moments.Still satisfied with the Prince's joy at having receive our present, I walk with my brother towards Kinsen's royal family without another word."Looks like you two won the 'best present' prize, huh..." Sadaharu says, grinning at us."I don't know about that, but he certainly seemed pleased with it," I reply with a satisfied nod."So Matthias... have you given our offer to hang out during the rest of the party some thought?" Akemi asks."Yes, have you?" I ask.Matthias lets out a long sigh, mumbling under his breath before finally raising his head and facing them."I guess I might as well..." Matthias mumbles. "...better than following my brother around as he hits on and gets hit on by those same women that I just told off," he sighs."Great!" Sadaharu exclaims, clearly pleased that Matthias made the right choice. "Are you hungry? We were just thinking about getting some food...">you should tag along, if only to give your brother some moral support>you've pushed him this far, it would be best to step back at this point so as to keep from smothering him
>>29018474>you've pushed him this far, it would be best to step back at this point so as to keep from smothering him
>>29018474>you've pushed him this far, it would be best to step back at this point so as to keep from smothering himGo find the whoreson and rub it in his face that OUR PRESENT BEST
>>29018393Well, that makes Monique less attractive, but bein noble in first place gives him standard he may or may not be comfortable of going under.If he prioritizes climbing social ladder over the actual character he wants to marry, he will exercise his liberties by removing commoners from the pool of candidates.
>>29018474>>you've pushed him this far, it would be best to step back at this point so as to keep from smothering himIt's time to take a look around.
>>29018474>>you should tag along, if only to give your brother some moral supportfree food
>>29018474>you've pushed him this far, it would be best to step back at this point so as to keep from smothering himWe've done good today, let us not risk ruining anything by interfering. Our older brother can take care of himself.
>>29018474>you've pushed him this far, it would be best to step back at this point so as to keep from smothering himLet's hit on chicks.
>>29018474>Would you mind if I came along? So far you haev been the best of company and I doubt you will change my opinion anytime soon.
>>29018474>you've pushed him this far, it would be best to step back at this point so as to keep from smothering himWe shouldn't intrude and having him do things on his own for once should be more sensible.Besides, I'd rather have an interlude about Matthias' evening than seeing it through Moniques view.
>>29018474>[x] withdraw and let the kitsune work her wily charms on your brotherWish him a pleasant evening and find another character to get in good graces of.
>>29018474>you've pushed him this far, it would be best to step back at this point so as to keep from smothering himYou'll only be a cockblock beyond this point. go find some girl to yourself.
>>29018474>you've pushed him this far, it would be best to step back at this point so as to keep from smothering him"Have a good evening Matthias, if you have need of me I shouldn't be difficult to find."We can find other things to do, people to see, let our brother have some time with new people.
>>29018507oh and add how much pleasure it was to make their majesties' acquaintance
>>29018474>>you've pushed him this far, it would be best to step back at this point so as to keep from smothering him.And you know what I would really like to happen? That Reinhold would finally get his loyal Fluffy Tail Waifu. And it turns out to be Spinelle.
You do have a point..."Well, I suppose this is where I shall take my leave," I say, running a hand through my flowing hair."Huh?" Matthias stammers, turning to me. "You're not coming along?""Yes, I wouldn't mind at all if you were to tag along," Sadaharu says to me."No, I've butted into your business enough for one day," I reply. "I think I'll give you a break from your little brother."Yes, that's probably for the best."Uh, if you say so..." Matthias says to me. "Try not to do anything stupid while you're gone, alright?""And I shall make the same request of you," I reply.And with that, the two Gilbeault brothers part ways... at least for now.
>>29018474>>you've pushed him this far, it would be best to step back at this point so as to keep from smothering himTIME TO MONIQUE
And with that, I'm calling it a night.Tonight's thread was far more fun than I was expecting when I decided to run a Monique POV earlier today... thanks for that.No thread on Sunday night most likely, since I'm going to be busy until the wee hours of the morning.
>>29018569Time to turn our swag on.
>>29018584Thanks for the thread, man.You gonna run Monique POV until we catch up to Reinhold time? I think this puts us at around when we met Agnes and introduced her to Marie.
>>29018584Thanks for the thread, arch.
>>29018584Thanks for running, and good night
>>29018584thanks for running Archelonit was a fun thread
>>29018584thanks arc!i hope we get more best MC time!
>>29018584Next thread we getting dance with gran or gonna stick with monique? or maybe we are with matt this time?
>>29018584Good night, sleep tight, await a visit from the dread dreamwight, out of sight out of sight out of sight.
>>29018594Thanks for the run Arch. G'night! Sleep well.
>>29018584Will we be returning to Reinhold next time?
>>29018622I hope we do like >>29018594 says and run Monique up to Reinhold time.
>>29018584You a good person, OP. Sleep well.
>>29015090It will have to happen under fire, back to back, swords raised against the enemies of Granche
>>29018642Agreed.
>>29015688You do recall he can hear us, Monique is like a prettier, less fast healing, ponce like Deadpool. Imagine how he'd react to Mill's plot to seduce the princess that failed and ended with him pinning her against the wall, shattering her ability to trust until recently....hi Monique
>>29018751At least now he knows why his advances backfired so badly before.
>>29018751He doesn't hear everything we say, as seen in the fact that he doesn't ask us why we're so obsessed with Reinhold and his lovelife, along with fluffy tails
>>29018751Don't be silly, nobody in their right of mind would have the gall to actually assault royalty, much less single daughter of king Thierri... would they?
>>29018584I seriously hope you dont ever do a monique POV. I prefer a 10 hours marathon on cleaner POV than monique. I prefer a non-thread to monique. I prefer someone with a bat hitting my balls for the duration of your thread to monique.
>>29018847
>>29018847Your Mom's Monique
>>29018847You should just leave then while the rest of us have fun.
I can't wait for the scene where Reinhold learns who Milien is, except it's from Monique's PoV.
>>29018880I did leave for the duration of the thread. Yet I still wanna read his other stuff.
>>29018875EXACTLY
I hope that next non-mc pov thread isn't with monique. He's getting a bit too much screentime in contrast to characters that are more interesting and actually relevant.All that will happen with more Monique threads is that as players keep establishing his character, his personality will take 360 degree turn and start moonwalking from the personality he had during the first encounter, meaning, his hatred for Reinhold will become increasingly more out of character for him leaving us to wonder, why is he so petty in THIS instance alone?
>>29018961Dude broke Grandpa's sword, and our nose, and he's so smug and superior acting
>>29018961He really, REALLY liked that sword.Imagine someone breaking Nicolette's spear.Hell, even losing Volker's sword would hurt Reinhold.
>>29018991Not just Nicolette's spear.But breaking Nico's Granddad's spear after she finally convinced herself she was worthy of wielding it.
>>29019057Years down the road, that will happen and cause a great drama between two great friends.
>>290189891. Swords get damaged and occasionally break, if he was not ready to take that risk, he should not have brought it.2. Broken sword can still be fixed. 3. He called Nicolette's mother a whore, obviously you're picking a fight at that point, so getting punched is to be expected.4. Reinhold did not act smug, he simply replied to hostile attitude with equally hostile attitude. He did claim that he stole his job after all.
>>29019171He is looking at things from Monique's eyes. Go tell him that but you can't get through to Monique with those words.
>>29019171Swords normally don't get broken to pieces in duels, and even if it's fixed it still won't be Grandpa's swordHe never called her a whore, he said her breeding sucked for being rude, which she is, I mean Monique's a rude idiot too, but at least he isn't cursing all the time like herAlso damn that Reinhold, acting like he's so great, and confident despite being some random commoner
