You are Reinhold, master swordsman and victor of the Royal Swordsmanship Tournament. The King was so impressed with your skill, he personally requested that you be transferred out of the army and into the Royal Guard! Not bad for an orphan who was raised in a brothel in a poor fishing village.The only issue at this point is your assignment... you've been charged to be the personal guard of the King's only daughter Marianne. While she is the vision of loveliness that you'd expect from a Princess, her personality is... well... she seems to have some issues.Elena's baby sister is adorable!She's also really freaking mean, and spit all over Marianne's face... though she seems to be handling her pretty well now.>Congratulations, you are now a mangy DOG!>Though dogs are loyal, they're not all that smart...>The Princess now considers you to be her friend!>But while dogs are man's best friend, they still don't count as people.Thread archive:http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?searchall=Princess+Guard+QuestCharacter list + descriptions (in progress):http://pastebin.com/1Vhj4DJvList and descriptions of the spells shown thus far:http://pastebin.com/2c9y2sDMTwitter:https://twitter.com/QM_ArchelonQuest compilation that's kindly maintained by a person who isn't me:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/n4nhs9gd0kmnnni/04tpEy5_pe>>>>>>>>
"Well I'll leave you two ladies to continue your conversation... don't mind me," you say with a wave as you head over to where Nicolette and Melanie are sitting."Oh hey," Nicolette says as she sees you approaching. "Decided to get away from Chiara before she decides to beat you up too?""Miss Nicolette is still angry from when the baby punched her in the um..." Melanie starts to mumble."Hit me right in my nonexistent chest," Nicolette says, rolling her eyes. "That shit still hurts, too."That was a bit too much information..."Anyways, you decided that the two of us are too hot to leave alone?" Nicolette teases.>nah, you're here to get that dance from Melanie>talk for bit before asking to dance
>>29205869>talk for bit before asking to dance
>>29205869"you got hurt by the baby? no wonder you can never beat me in a spar"
>>29205869>talk for bit before asking to dance>>29205892That's just being a dick, anon.
Running into the middle hours of the morning, but the writing time might be delayed a bit because I have to juggle a few things in between posts.
>>29205869>Talk a bit before asking Nico to dance
>>29205869Talk a bit before asking for our dance with Melanie.Do not ask Nico to dance, she has made it abundantly clear that she isn't comfortable dancing.
>>29205909I'm just amazed your running at all tonight. Thanks Arch.
>>29205831so you know Archelon, thread #96 has been archived under "generic harem quest #415"
Happy New Year, Arch
>>29205945Spoilsport. True, thoughtful even, but still a spoilsport.
PGQ2: Electric boogaloo
Happy New Years
>>29205869>>talk for bit before asking to dance..can i see them?
>>29205965We know. It's still easily searchable on Foolz though.
>>29205869In a sing-song voice"Beautiful beyond words my dear I would write sonnets about your eyes for the world to hear.""And I really will if you decide to keep up that line of teasing."
>>29205909Should we consider "pre"-archiving this to avoid a repeat of>>29205965
>>29206002Was done already.>>29205995It's just a matter of asking the archive manager to change the name.It's not going to stay like that forever.
>>29205981>Parental Guidance Quest 2?Eh?
>>29205869"Naturally.">>talk for bit before asking to dance"And I'll have you know that I weathered my share of baby violence fair and square, so it definitely doesn't count as running away... much."
>>29205869>talk for bit before asking to dance"You are far too correct Lady Nicolette. Your beauty is like a raging firestorm, all who dare approach you to dance will surely be burned."
>>29206040>>29205869I'm voting for this.
>>29206038This. Because all the other dialogue suggestions hurt to read.
>>29205869"first let me make one thing clear, i didn't run away. i made a tactical retreat"then talk for a bit
>>29205975Nah, I have a crazy idea that might be just as good for Nico as dancing is for the other girls once we are back in our home castle.Knife fight spar. Neither of us has advantage, and the fight is close quarters full of reversals and etc.
>>29206038Going with this.
>writing
>>29206071Have to agree with that wording.
>>29205831Happy New Years OP! You still an pretty cool bro! I'm already pretty drunk, so I wanted to get that in before I go out.
>>29206081happy new year Arch and the posters in here! watch out for drunk posters.
>>29206040Huehue, that will work so long as we are as silly as possible about it. I vote this
>>29205869>>talk for bit before asking to dance
>>29205869Pause for a minute. Contemplate our behaviour today."Oh my god I am a manslut."
>>29206260I admire your resolution good sir
>>29206314Yes. Yes we are.
"Naturally," you reply, putting on your best smile for added effect."D- dammit, I walked right into that one..." Nicolette mumbles."And I'll have you know that I've weathered my fair share of baby violence, so it doesn't count as running away... more like a tactical retreat.""Miss Nicolette stormed away while doing her best not to swear in front of your grandmother," Melanie giggles. "I don't think she likes babies very much.""I like babies just fine," Nicolette replies. "...as long as they're good, like how my brothers were when they were little," she sighs. "But I guess I didn't inherit my old man's ability to be adored by every single little kid ever."He -is- pretty good with little kids... though he REALLY doesn't seem like that type at first glance.>[1/?]
>>29206314Manwhore, son.Manwhore.
>>29206354Now, if all that beard was made of flesh, THAT would look like Reinhold.
Meido is going to steal our heart this thread, you'll see.Archelon, how does it feel to be almost to thread #100?And a happy new year to all.
>>29206314Some may call me a man whore, but i like to refer to myself as indecisive
>>29206367
>>29206350>[2/2]"So what were you two talking about before I barged in?" you ask."Oh, Miss Nicolette was asking me if I wanted to go with her into the city tomorrow, since we'll be here for a few more days and Miss Sylvie had plans for tomorrow," Melanie replies."It's just an idea, you don't have to if you don't want to," Nicolette says, blushing slightly."Oh no, it sounds like fun!" Melanie says happily."C- cool," Nicolette mumbles, trying to hide her embarrassment.Might as well get to the point... and also give Nicolette some time to recover."Uh, were you still interested in that dance?" you ask Melanie."Of course!" Melanie replies. "But if you had something else planned, you don't have to worry about keeping me company...""Nah, it's fine. I promised you a dance, after all."Umm, okay then..." Melanie says as she gets up from her seat."Don't worry about me, I'll go and bother my aunt until you two get back," Nicolette says, waving the two of you off.>talk as you head to DANCELAND?
>>29206510>"You seem to really hit it off with Nicolette, more than anyone else in the castle."Too subtle?
>>29206510"So, when's the marriage?"
>>29206531I like it
>>29206531I think this is about right.
>>29206510No talk, only dance.
>>29206510"Enjoying the party so far?"
>>29206510"This isn't right. Stay here, I'll be right back."Then go get Nico and make HER dance with the meido.
>>29206531it's a start
>>29206550This
>>29206510"So how's the party been so far? You've done anything else besides hang out with Nicolette?"
>>29206531This sounds good.
>>29206552Words can not express how terrible an idea this is.
>>29206552way too forward
>>29206561I like this.
>>29206561I read that as bang nicolette
>>29206372I am going to post this every freakin' thread because I love it and it is cute.
>>29206561seconding this.
>>29206561Going with this. Show's more of an interest in her, rather than just an interest in her relationship with Nico.
>>29206552no. We dance with the meido first, then when we come back joke about how we're tired and that nico should dance with her
>>29206550Sounds good
>>29206585get your mind out of the gutter Senpai.
>>29206597Now we're thinking
>>29206561This.If you want to set up Nico with Melanie, fine, but holy shit exercise a little subtlety.
>>29206597No, stop trying to force lesbianism on poor Meido
>>29206552>>29206597I am pretty sure this setting doesn't react well to lesbians. Especially in this particular environment.This the most terrible of ideas.
>>29206510>>29206561This is perfectly acceptable small-talk.And perhaps just before starting the dance proper:"I'll try not to get too carried away."It's probably better not to cause any more troublesome gossip around our maid friend than is strictly necessary, and on top of that, it's not terribly likely that she's going to be at the same level of dance training as Luciana proved to be, so it would be unwise to just let our dancing instincts run free.>>29206597This is some teasing that I can get behind.
>>29206608When she said that Niklaus wasn't her type my first thought was: "She likes girls"
>>29206563Agreed, Nico has her plans for the Meido
>>29206531Lets do this! /u/boats are a go!
>>29206618Archelon said threads ago what the view is. I don't remember it precisely, but it wasn't that negative.
>>29206620or that she thinks Niklaus is Autistic as fuck.
>>29206624Just let it happen naturally.
>>29206632he said it was seen as "just a phase", if i remember well
>>29206632>Among girls, it's seen as a cute phase that they grow out of eventually.>Among guys, it's seen as a hedonistic indulgence that people don't talk about in polite company.
>>29206632He said that lesbians are seen as a cute phase girls should grow out of and that gay dudes are seen as hedonists.It's not a setting that seems all that good for gay-rights. Particularly in this kind of environment, where girls get married as soon as possible for political reasons.
>>29206561please this
>>29206632Nicolette is a royal noble and a niece of this country's king.Everyone here is expecting her to get married to a dude and have an heir. That's just how it works.They will not react to her dancing to a girl at all. Especially a peasant girl. That's like such a gigantic fucking scandal.
>>29206658>Particularly in this kind of environment, where girls get married as soon as possible for political reasons.nico and meido are from Granache, remember?the adventurer's guil- err, royal castle isn't into political marriages
>>29206655>>29206658It's condescending, but not "BURN IN HELL FAGGOTS". And Gregory himself didn't seem that opposed to it, unless he does not take his daughter seriously at all.Let's play a game, who among the cast is the most susceptible to homophobia, according to you? And does this person can do anything about it if Nicolette and whoever decide to act on their feelings?
>>29206691>dancing to a girl at alldancing to a girl well at all*
>>29206691>They will not react to her dancing to a girl at all. Especially a peasant girl. That's like such a gigantic fucking scandal.Yeah, well, I guess everyone else will just have to go fuck themselves.Granache is not Marconetti, and somehow I don't think Gregory or Arianne are going to give her much shit over her preferences.Problem is with Melanie – we don't know if she's even bi.
>>29206703No, the problem is that this is literally the worst time and place to play matchmaker.Nico already asked Melanie out on a date. Let her do her thing and stop trying to get her publicly ostracized.
>>29206703>No, the problem is that this is literally the worst time and place to play matchmaker.I meant in general. Nico can probably handle herself.We can do some scouting.
>>29206703still have to keep up appearances anon, especially when visiting foreign counties and nobles.
>>29206692>>29206703We're not in Granache right now. She dances with the meido here at this ball in Marconetti with tons of attending foreign nobles and it'll cause all kind of problems. They aren't even going out and we don't even know Melanie's preferences. Keep this shit private.
>>29206703Still, this is a birthday party. Let's not ruin that- especially since a big part of that is Reinhold's brother in law revealing his painting gift. Also, matchmaking others, when Reinhold says he has no interests in relationships himself and actively avoids and tells people off when they try to do it to him, is not only hypocritical, but it can be likely to blow up in his face.
>>29206693Melanie
>>29206754B-but muh forbidden love.
>>29206754A very fair point.
>>29206765Go to sleep Shyamalan
>>29206754Pretty much. I don't know why people are actively trying to match-make.Well, no, I know; fuck /u/boats.
>>29206693Aye it is a bit condescending but still more friendly than what would have likely been around in an early Renaissance society. Even now we ave things like "bi after a few beers" or the japs views on same sex attraction (especially FxF).
>>29206825>japs views on same sexI don't pay attention to Japan outside of their entertainment, can you explain please
"So..." you say, turning to Melanie. "How's the party been for you so far?" you ask. "Have you done anything else other than hang out with Nicolette?""It's been alright, I suppose," Melaine says, fidgeting. "But I can't exactly say that I've enjoyed myself very much, what with Milien showing up and me being hit on whenever I stray too far away from Sir Gregory," she sighs."Yeah, I can't exactly blame you there.""As for what I've been up to, I've mostly been talking with Miss Nicolette," Melanie says. "I feel kind of bad for her, since she -really- doesn't like events like this. I was also talking with Miss Sylvie while she was at the table... but she went off to find something else to do after a while since she didn't want to monopolize my time.""Umm... if I'm not butting in too much, I cold tell that she also wanted to dance with you," Melanie says, blushing slightly. "But she was being more self-conscious than usual about bothering you. Did someting happen?">how do you respond?
>>29206825Gay after a few beers is definitely limited to women/girls only. If a dude did that he's a faggot. A girl does that and it's like "hahaha, cool, lesbians."It's a pretty shitty double standard for dudes who wanna fuck dudes and not be fags but, that's the world we live in.
>>29206841Lesbian is literally just a phase, and is fine as long as girls get married and have boy babies, unless they find out in which case you're totally ostracized and in for some rape-time. Male homosexuality is A-Ok as ong as you're on top and it's not publicly known.
>>29206779Your forbidden love requires more time to foster before facing the harsh realities of public scrutiny in this country. Or do you want Melanie to lose her chance at becoming head maid and reject Nicolette in public because she doesn't have a stronge enough romantic interest in Nico too embarrass and potentially ruin her family's business? Gotta make sure she falls for Nico before we start pulling out the stops.
>>29206779The rules of Forbidden Love include paranoid discretion, for fear of the plebs who Wouldn't Understand.
>>29206846"I'm not sure, maybe she's just worried because I asked for a dance from you and Princess Luciana?"
>>29206846"She was saying that she really didn't like dancing. Maybe she kinda wants to - I don't know. But I also don't know if trying to convince her would end well. Sometimes she clams up and doesn't want anyone to press the issue."What do you think? Should I press the issue if she really does want it, or respect her request?"
>>29206825FxF-FunMxM-Taboo
>>29206846did something happen? last i remember of us spending time with her besides milien was getting clay shot downasking ooc
>>29206888She's talking about Sylvie, not Nico.
>>29206846>"Did someting happen?"I don't remember guys, did it?>>29206888This, but less verbose. Also our suggestion concerning Nicolette, dammit.
>>29206893It's probably because Reinhold told her he isn't interested in a relationship yet.
>>29206846"I don't think so? She's a good friend and I really hope I haven't blundered badly enough for her to be avoiding me."
>>29206893well, she did confess to us and we politely friendzoned her, so... >>29206863isn't that more about India?
>>29206876>>29206914Something like this.
>>29206841It is basically like in the quest, a "cute phase" girls go through in there early teens. Aside from that Japan isn't terribly accepting of same sex couples on a societal/cultural level. Mostly just pretend they don't exist outside of genre fiction.
>>29206846Nothing has happened recently has it?That we promised to dance with other girls before asking her might be it? Like she just realized she has real competition
>>29206920i thought she confessed to luci about us
>>29206846"I don't think so. I told her I wouldn't mind a dance so I'm not sure why she'd be so reluctant."
>>29206846"If something were to have happened, it would be for her to tell you."
>>29206888Oh no. Calling it now, Sylvie went to get some liquid courage for herself and got trapped by a pack of suitors. We're going to notice while dancing with Meido and have to face the choice of saving said suitors' lives (and keeping Sylvie from becoming a murderess) and keeping Melanie out of trouble. That ex-bodyguard's going to get even with Mel when we bounce to save Sylvie.
>>29206939This.>>29206950We just got an update last thread. She's talking to Rana.
>>29206950That would be pretty stupid
>>29206939Going with this.Though, It was probably what Dragon princess said about Nico. Which is why she's talking to Rana. Sylvie said she'd back down if Nico like Rein, after all. This is all OOC though.
>>29206855Meh, omni-sexuals have more fun regardless. Fuck dem prudes.
Maybe she saw our dance with Luci and feels incredibly conscious do to it?Everyone watching could see sparks man, have we ever had experience like that with anyone else
>>29207046>have we ever had experience like that with anyone elsespinellethough i agree that dance could have made her jealous
>>29207046I'd say there's been at least one spark moment with most of the girls, just not so public or blatant as that. Luci really lays shit on thick.I think she's been like this before that dance though.
"What does Luciana have over us, Reinhold?""She smells like Marianne.
>>29206933>>29206920this is wrong actually she didn't fully confess, but implied heavily and then asks us what type of girl we like we used the Muh Trauma card.
>>29207117I can't wait for the House of MUH TRAUMA to come crashing down.Imagine. The anger that can only come from scorning a half-dozen interested women and then hooking up with Luci the second we have an excuse (gram gram) to make it viable.I'm particularly looking forward to Sir Vincent asking why we made his daughter cry.
>>29207151The muh trauma card is gonna get used on luciana, i could already see a few post admitting that she was gonna lose since she is rushing so much.
>>29207151I'm honestly pissed we haven't told Luciana about the fact that we're not looking to start something anytime soon when she is the exact fucking person who needs to hear it the most because of how fast she's trying to make all this happen.
>>29207175Calm down anon. The Luci disappointment will come, but only at the most awkward time possible as dictated by the voice in Reins head.
"...I don't think so," you shrug. "I told her that I wouldn't mind a dance, so I'm not sure why she'd be so reluctant.""Mr. Reinhold, you're kind of dense sometimes," Melanie says, sighing. "Though I suppose that may be part of the problem..."And now Melanie seems to be annoyed with you. Great. Not wanting to screw up any more, you walk with her to the dance floor without saying anything else. And along the way, you hear some people gossiping about your dance with Luciana, and how lewd it is that you're back out here to show off with yet another pretty girl.>[1/?]
>>29207209wait are they talking about nico or sylvie since i don't remember ever asking or mentioning dancing to the moeblob.
>>29207209Melon, its not dense but more conciously ignoring the problem.
>>29207209Excellent! Now that we've cratered our chances of winning over Luciana's parents and killed the meido route we just have to axe Sylvie and the way stands clear for our true princess love.
>>29207207>>29207175>>29207171>>29207151>>29207117I predicted this would happen ever since the muh trauma card was used on sylive.It was gonna back fire so hard on the one girl where she needs to rush.
>>29207209We should really talk to Meido more. She's like the only chick that's actually down to earth and not a neurotic or hormonal mess.
>>29207209>along the way, you hear some people gossiping about your dance with Luciana, and how lewd it is that you're back out here to show off with yet another pretty girl.definitely have to dance with sylvie after this
>>29207230Damned if I know.
>>29207230we danced with luci rather noticably and now we're dancing with maid
>>29207209>"Mr. Reinhold, you're kind of dense sometimes,"97 threads in, Reinhold finally gets his smackdown.
>>29207209>[2/2]Ignoring their harsh words (and the numerous compliments on your skill at attracting pretty girls), you finally make it to the edge of the dance floor......and it's as crowded as it was before. And unlike last time, it's pretty clear that the people dancing aren't going to be going out of their way to let you in.>BREAK ON THROUGH>wait for an opening>[OTHER]
>>29207256I'm talking about what Reinhold and the maid are talking about anon.
>>29207270>wait for an opening
>>29207209>"Mr. Reinhold, you're kind of dense sometimes,"not the only one, i'm not sure why she'd be upset with us, but that may be the sparkling cider that's been in the back of my pantry for so long it's probably gotten alcoholic talking
>>29207270>>BREAK ON THROUGH
>>29207270>BREAK ON THROUGH
>>29207270>Wait for an opening.
>>29207270>wait for an openingI knew it was going to be an entirely different experience with Meido.
>>29207270>BREAK ON THROUGH ON THROUGH TO THE OTHER SIDE!
>>29207270>>wait for an openingNo need to make any more enemies; gossipy nobles are bad enough, but god forbid we end up elbowing an incognito Dragon out of the way.
>>29207270>wait for an openingWe're already standing out. So let's not piss people off.
>>29207335>So let's not piss more people off.fixed
>>29207270>wait for an openingMake small talk, try not to make any more enemies then we already have.
>>29207299because I fucked that post up so badly, I'm going to change my vote to wait for an opening.
>>29207340spinelle and/or volker
>>29207270>wait for an openingtry not to piss people off
>>29207340His sword.
>>29207340talking about that, i wonder how developed are erotic arts in this setting
>>29207352Specifically, parrying and riposte.
"Probably best to wait for an opening," you say."I agree," Melanie replies. "The other guests would probably take it poorly were we to try and force our way in."Great. You're both on the same page, that'll make this easier. After a few minutes of waiting, you see a couple about to leave... Deciding that this is exactly what you were waiting for, you take Melanie's hand and quickly pull her along in order to take their place before someone else does.Though she does stumble a bit, Melanie keeps up with you and so the two of you manage to successfully make it onto the dance floor."I'm not sure how good a dancer I am, but I'll try not to embarrass us," Melanie says with a nervous smile as the two of you get into the proper positions.>[1/?]
Rolled 9>>29207496Rolling to be LORD OF THE DANCE
Rolled 20>>29207514>>29207514pls stop
>>29207522>Rolled 1d20: 20
>>29207522Nice job wasting that 20.
Rolled 33>>29207522just go with it anon
>>29207496"Well, can't be as bad as I was that one time."
>>29207496>[2/2]Unlike Luciana, Melanie's quite conscious of things like how close you are to each other and the proper positioning of your hands... you're actually pretty surprised about how much she knows about this dance.And so, you begin.STEPTURNSTEPYou start slow, and then gradually increase your speed... though your final pace is closer to Agnes's than Luciana's. Probably because of how self-conscious she is about this entire thing.Though she's a bit stiff, Melanie's form is pretty much perfect! Though she seems to be a bit better than you, her unease kind of drags down your pace... this is still pretty nice, though.And after a little while, it looks like she's actually starting to get into it!>Enjoy the pace and finish while you're ahead>Meidodance is enjoyable, let's milk it for all it's worth
>>29207588>Enjoy the pace and finish while you're ahead
>>29207588>Meidodance is enjoyable, let's milk it for all it's worth
>>29207588>Enjoy the pace and finish while you're aheadMan both of those options sound overly sexual...muh traumas
>>29207588>>29207588Botch it and antics ensue or don't botch it? That is the question...>Meidodance is enjoyable, let's milk it for all it's worth
>>29207588>Meidodance is enjoyable, let's milk it for all it's worthShe's good so let's get her to actually show it.
>>29207588>>Enjoy the pace and finish while you're aheadFinish when it seems appropriate to stop. Not an early stop and not milking it.
>>29207588Milk it
>>29207588>Meidodance is enjoyable, let's milk it for all it's worthSee if we can get her out of her unease and go at a better pace.
>>29207588>>Meidodance is enjoyable, let's milk it for all it's worth
>>29207588>>Enjoy the pace and finish while you're aheadI CAN FEEL THE STARE OF A THOUSAND LANCES BORING THROUGH MY SKULL.
>>29207588At this point we kinda just wanna show the girls a fun time, so let's let her actually enjoy the dance a bit. Though I'd rather not have silliness ensue with Nico watching...
>>29207588If by getting into to it, you mean she seems to be speeding up and loosening up to the dance, then >Meidodance is enjoyable, let's milk it for all it's worthHowever, If by getting into it you mean we've settled into a good pace now, then >Enjoy the pace and finish while you're ahead
>>29207588>mediodance
>>29207588>>Meidodance is enjoyable, let's milk it for all it's worthI have been waiting for dancing for about a month now.
>>29207588>Enjoy the pace and finish while you're aheadthat was nice.
>>29207588>Meidodance is enjoyable, let's milk it for all it's worthKnight of the Dance!
>>29207588>Meidodance is enjoyable, let's milk it for all it's worthShe's getting into it now and we're here to have fun. Get her to stop being so uneasy and show off her skills.
>>29207588>>Meidodance is enjoyable, let's milk it for all it's worthAlso, inb4 Melanie starts stealing our dirty shirts when she cleans our room to use as sleepwear.
>>29207588>Meidodance is enjoyable, let's milk it for all it's worthI just don't want to stop right when she's getting into it.
>inb4 we accidentally touch Melanie's lower back and Nicolette sees and then becomes melodramatic and depressed until we spend a whole side quest trying to get it out of her
>>29207588>>Meidodance is enjoyable, let's milk it for all it's worthI want a roll for this since it looks like she is starting to enjoy it.
>>29207649you know she likes us both right.
>>29207649or we get meidod all hot and bothred and drop her off into Nico's lap
>>29207588>>Meidodance is enjoyable, let's milk it for all it's worthDon't stop when she just started getting into it.
>>29207588>>Meidodance is enjoyable, let's milk it for all it's worth>>29207649I doubt it and if our conversation was about nico then she wants to dance as well and us having fun could convince her.
>>29207588>Meidodance is enjoyable, let's milk it for all it's worthLet her have fun.
>>29207588>Meidodance is enjoyable, let's milk it for all it's worthMelanie was the only one looking forward to this party and she doesn't seem to have had much fun so far. Time to get her to have some.
inb4 meido's dress starts to fall apart mid dance and shenanigans happen
>>29207684I believe we have a coat that we can use.
>>29207588>Meidodance is enjoyable, but>>29207604>Finish when it seems appropriate to stop.There's no sense in stopping artificially short just as we've gone past the awkward starting phase, after all. But we also don't want to drag things out beyond what feels natural. Read the mood, Reinhold. We know you're a dancing machine, but get carried away and push Melanie past her limits.
>>29207684Us saving her in that particular situation would score points with pretty much everyone but Giancarlo and his ilk.
>>29207697That should've been DON'T get carried away.Imp of the perverse pls go.
>>29207704You were one post too late anyway.
>>29207704No.
>>29207760Hey, you're not even CLOSE to being the right metaphorical demon! Shouldn't you be off violating the second law of thermodynamics or something?
>>29207805"violating" is such a harsh word, especially considering it's more of a guideline
>>29207805Leave him alone.
>>29207805>>29207835Yeah, let him do what he wants, Entropy can wait.
..And then Archelon was never heard from again.
>>29207854Must be a long one.
>>29207854Meido finished us. She will be the one to get all the waifus.
Seeing as how Melanie's actually enjoying this now, you might as well keep on going for as long as you can manage.Though she's still a bit stiff and is pretty conscious of making sure that the two of you aren't dancing too close (looking back on it, Luciana was probably doing that on purpose), Melanie's keeping up with you pretty well.Or rather, she's about at the same level of skill as you are!"Ehehe..." Melanie giggles. "I guess that month I spent as the Princess's dance partner while Sir Gregory was standing in as her bodyguard actually paid off!" she says, smiling at you."Oh, so that's why you-" you reply."Yes, Sir Gregory was rather adamant about not dancing, and I happened to be around..."Considering how much he hated acting as her bodyguard, of course he'd refuse to go so far as to dance with her.The two of you continue your dance for a little while longer, but then you start to notice Melanie's pace slowing...>roll 1d20
Rolled 14>>29207879PANIC
Rolled 2>>29207879This can only end well.
Rolled 17>>29207878>>29207879Goddammit.
Rolled 6>>29207879I regret nothing.
>>29207879>>29207891A seventeen is still an A-
>>29207879Is this a dance roll or for noticing the assassins slipping poison into the princess' drink?
Rolled 10>>29207879Final Destination
Rolled 17>>29207879
>>29207891Decent enough, not quite LORD OF THE DANCE tier though
>>29207905Is for noticing her dress is falling apart.What is it with people and assuming the worse.
Rolled 14>>29207879
>>29207904No, it's a solid B.17/20 * 5/5 = 85/100
>>29207891bretty gud anon
> shes getting tiredWell there goes the 'get nico to dance with melanie' plan.On hind sight we probably should have foreseen this problem.
"HOW DARE YOU!" you hear a man shouting from close-by. Startled by the sudden outburst, Melanie stumbles, but you manage to catch her before she falls into someone."I think that's our signal to stop," you say to the maid as you help her regain her balance."Yes, I agree," she says, flustered.Once the two of you make it off of the dance floor, you quickly check on Marianne... while the shouting came from another part of the room, it's still your job to make sure that she's fine....and she's over at Sir Gregory's table, still playing with Chiara and completely oblivious of any disturbances. Good."Umm... what was that about?" Melanie asks as she looks in the direction that the shouting came from."I don't know..." you reply as you do the same.>head over there to see what's going on, it might concern you or your friends>it's none of your business, time to go back to the others
>>29207941>head over there to see what's going on, it might concern you or your friends
>>29207941>inb4 Reya stealin his girl
Rolled 2>>29207941>head over there to see what's going on
>>29207941>>head over there to see what's going on, it might concern you or your friendsSylvie protecting our honor?
>>29207941>head over there to see what's going on, it might concern you or your friendsReinhold is the kind of guy who can't ignore trouble.
>>29207941>>head over there to see what's going on, it might concern you or your friends"ill go find out"
>>29207941>[x] investigateBut remain on alert, this might be a diversion.>paranoia intensifies
Rolled 18>>29207951pls stop
>>29207941>>head over there to see what's going on, it might concern you or your friends>Captcha: pain ebrigatThat cant be good.
>>29207941>head over there to see what's going on, it might concern you or your friendsSylvie please tell me you didn't just punch Milien in the dick.Or do it. I don't give a fug.
>>29207941>head over there to see what's going on, it might concern you or your friendsmight be Monique defending a girls honor.
>>29207941>[x] bring melon to nico then go to investigate.
>>29207941>head over there to see what's going on, it might concern you or your friendsI wonder if it's someone we can punch.
>>29207941>>head over there to see what's going on, it might concern you or your friendsMise well ya?Also cool stuff happening, we must be a part of it. Its Monique railing at some injustice and we shall raise a frenemy flag.
>>29207974No punching while we're in the partyOnly time I think we'd be allowed is if someone shit talks our Princess
>>29207950>inb4 Rana stealin his girl
>>29207971>>29207992clearly it's his brother getting yelled at for being awesome again
>>29207999I understand not punching to cause a scene. But sometimes a dude deserves to be punched so much it's worth the trouble.It's of course a last resort, though.
Shit... Sylvie or another of your friends might be involved, you should probably go check things out."Sorry, Melanie..." you say as you look in the direction of the commotion."No, I understand," Melanie says, nodding. "I'll make sure to keep out of your way.""Thanks."With that out of the way, you go in search of whoever just shouted like that, with Melanie close behind. You figure that it shouldn't be too hard to do so, considering that the shouting seemed to be coming from not too far away... and you're right.Pushing through the crown, you make it to an area where the guests seem to have formed a circle around the source of the incident. You see an angry-looking Rana twisting a nobleman's hand in the air while Reya tries to console a lady......wait, you know who these people are.Fucking hell.Close to the crowd-formed border, you see Monique.Who is trying to keep Milien from attacking the man who Rana is restraining.And the woman who Reya is talking to is Milien's wife.>[1/?]
>>29208111>Pushing through the crown!!!
>>29208111
>>29208111Rana and Reya are security and it looks like they got this.
>>29208111>MilienI thought Reinhold didn't meet Milien?
>>29208111This ought to be an interesting event. Best to keep ready to interfere though.
>>29208111OH BOY IT"S A FIGHT!
>>29208111>happening intensifiesDamnit, Arch, I have to WORK in the morning>>29208134We've seen him around a couple times in Marconetti, but we only found out who he was a little while ago.
Rolled 10"I SUMMON REINHOLD IN FACE UP IN ATTACK POSITION!"
>>29208141Is he the wifebeater or the dragon couple?
>>29208150>Wifebeater/Princess Molestor
>>29208150milien is mari's former bodyguard
>>29208111What is going on I am so scared guys pls help.
>>29208152>>29208151Ah okay it looks like a person got a little too touchy.
>>29208158Some dude apparently insulted the wife of a man who molested Marianne, and security (who we're on good terms with) is handling it.If this is related to anything at all beyond what it appears to be, it's probably not more than a distraction.
>>29208111>monique holding MillienI'm surprised nobody suggested stabbing them both at once yet.Let's not do that, by the way.
>>29208169A good portion of the players like Monique, while the players in Moniques head wants Reinhold head or used to since they are now confused about volker.
>>29208169Well, we decided against comitting murder at the party. Also Monique hasn't done anything warrenting stabbing
>>29208180*Head on a silver playyer
>>29208111"Let me go, Monique!" Milien shouts. "You KNOW he deserves it!""J- Just calm down," Monique says, struggling to hold him back. "Something like this isn't worth starting trouble over...""The FUCK it is! How can you expect me to just stand by and just let someone get away with fondling my wife!"Er... what?"I said that I did no such thing!" the nobleman yells as he tries in vain to escape from Rana's grip. "And I don't know who you might think you are, but I suggest that you let me go!""I SAW you do it!" Milien shouts, pointing at him. "And so did Monique!""I'll have you know that I am a member of Marconetti's nobility, and such unfounded claims against me is a crime!""I don't know how the fuck you do things over here, but in both Granache AND Perricone, you'd have had your face caved or thrown out of the country entirely for what you did!" Milien shouts. "Now if YOU aren't going to do something about this fucker, than I WILL!">[2/?]
>>29208167But then who is Monique?
>>29208194>Fondler's revenge: the ironing
>>29208194>thrown out of the countryOh Milien, at least you're self-aware.>waiting warmly
>>29208194>, but in both Granache AND Perricone, you'd have had your face caved or thrown out of the country entirely for what you did!">thrown out of the country entirely for what you did!"The irony is so sweet.
>>29208194So much irony.
>>29208194The hypocrisy is delicious
>>29208194>in both Granache AND Perricone, you'd have had your face caved or thrown out of the country entirely for what you did!he would know
Rolled 14>>29208194Wait, so he actually stopped being a scumbag, moved on, fell in love, and went clean? I thought he was just bullshitting us.
>>29208194Deal with it, you goddamn Princess Fondler!
>>29208194>but in both Granache AND Perricone, you'd have had your face caved or thrown out of the country entirely for what you did!"
>>29208219He could be playing the part right now.
>>29208219I wouldn't count on it. It's pretty normal to have multiple standards for yourself and everyone else.
>>29208219or he just doesn't like it when the tables are turned
>>29208194Oh that sweet, sweet irony and/or hypocrisy
>>29208194Maybe it really was all an accident that got him thrown out of Granche...Or maybe he's rusing us to attempt to get back in good with Granche.
>>29208219An asshole isn't incapable of caring about a person. He still could be bullshitting.
>>29208219I think it's less that he's gone clean, and more that he's a hypocritical asshole and got his wife to put out and marry him without having to escalate beyond wooing her.
Question, is "Perricone" pronounces with a rolled R and Latin/romantic vowels, or like "Perry Cone" in English?
I don't give a shit about this guy, how's his wife doing?She's the victim in all this.
>>29208233He pretty clearly did it. That doesn't mean he doesn't regret doing it, though.>>29208234Nobody's all good or all bad. I think archelon's writing true enough to life that this applies to his characters as well.
>>29208237I've been saying Perry Cone, but who knows...
>>29208243>That doesn't mean he doesn't regret doing it, though.i'd regret fucking up my shot at marrying into royalty too
>>29208243Considering that he was planning to brag to Princess about how awesome his life has been ever since he left, I doubt he regrets it even a little bit
>>29208237>>29208245All country names are taken from wines, so it's probably pronounced a la italian.
>>29208194Pushing his way past Monique, Milien races towards the man who wronged his wife and draws back his fist......and it's caught by Reya, who simply holds it in place."Lord Girardot, was it?" Reya asks, completely calm. "I suggest you tone it down.""And I suggest that YOU back the hell off," Milien replies, glaring intently at the half-dragon. "I don't care if you two think that you're helping, but this is none of your business. Now step the fuck off and let me give this piece of shit what he has coming.""Please, Milien... it's fine, just calm down..." Josephine pleads."Actually, this quite literally IS our business," Reya replies casually. "My sister and I were given the right by the King himself to handle whatever problems that may occur at this party, and I'm pretty sure that this is included.">[3/?]
>>29208263Not to mention he was totally fucking condescending and nonchalant about it when it became apparent that we knew about it.
>>29208194Well, fuck.
>>29208263>>29208277Monique knows this, Rein doesn't.
>>29208267Which means you say it "Pignatello".
>>29208286Monique also doesn't know the reason Millien left in the first place,
>>29208286We know about the second post. That was about when Reinhold confronted Milien.
oh god if i was an assassin this would be the perfect moment.
>>29208267I wonder if we'll meet the diplomat from Ruby Cabernet.
>>29208286switch the names anon. monique thinks milien tried to make a move, got shot down, and decided to leave. rein knows the hole story and how stuck up the guy is about what happened
>>29208303Good thing Marie is right next to Gregory, grandma baddass, and two other princess bodyguards.
>>29208310>and how stuck up the guy is about what happenedDid we really see that?
>>29208307It would probably be just "cabernet", rather than a specific type.
>>29208319Look at the entire conversation we had with him after Sylvie told us who the guy was?Did you see even a trace of being apologetic in that entire exchange?
>>29208319"I certainly hope that you're not planning on approaching Marianne at this party," you say to him, your voice dripping with murderous intent. "After all, it's my JOB to make sure that nothing happens to her.""Well..." Milien replies, smirking, "...I -was- planning on telling her how I've been doing since my abrupt departure, but I suppose that I might have to reconsider now."thread 88
>>29208311wasn't sylvie with the dragon waifu?...shit.
>>29208326That's super generic though. Only one step better than having a country called "red".
>>29208319See what?Reinhold got half the story out of Nicolette and Melanie. When the party started and Melanie made Milien the gig was up and Reinhold started talking to Milien, who was basically totally unrepentant about the thing.Monique knows that Milien did a thing and left Granache after (because of?) it. He doesn't know all the sordid details.If he did I imagine this would be going in quite the opposite direction.
>>29208272"In that case, why the hell are you holding me back?" Milien asks."Because starting an international incident over something like this is kind of stupid, maybe?" Reya replies as he lets Milien's hand go."These men can't prove that I've done anything wrong, so would you please let me go?" the nobleman says, sneering at Rana."...I don't think do," Rana replies as she twists his arm behind his back, ignoring his shouts of pain. "There've been more than a few complaints about a grabhappy guest here at the party, and you've been caught in the act.""And considering that I myself am -also- a lady, I don't really appreciate such assholish behavior..." Rana says as she maintains just enough pressure on the man's arm to make it horribly uncomfortable for him."H- how dare you..." the nobleman mutters, grimacing from the pain.>[4/5]
>>29208354"SO THAT WAS YOU!"Initiate the Reinholder Demolition Barrage
>>29208354Dragon waifu is so best. Man. Reinhold doesn't deserve her.
>>29208354show off them claws rana
>>29208319>>29208263>"I certainly hope that you're not planning on approaching Marianne at this party," you say to him, your voice dripping with murderous intent. "After all, it's my JOB to make sure that nothing happens to her.">"Well..." Milien replies, smirking, "...I -was- planning on telling her how I've been doing since my abrupt departure, but I suppose that I might have to reconsider now.">"Milien? What's going on?" his wife asks, clearly distressed by the sudden antagonism.>"Oh, there's no need to worry your pretty little head," he replies, smiling at her. "Let's go get something to eat and give my friend here a chance to calm down some," he says as he takes her hand. "After all, I'm sure that he's like to talk with me about what happened later."He's unreal smug about the whole ordeal.>>29208333This strikes me as potentially worrisome, but I'm not entirely sure how it might play out.
Rolled 8>>29208360Yeah, do it.
>>29208360Wut?I think im forgetting somethin-...oh. lol.
>>29208360>>29208379no.
>>29208360I'm okay with this.
>>29208373I think he honestly believes he did nothing wrong and refuses to see himself as a fondler.
>>29208392What if he has a split personality?
>>29208360yea"hes not just grabbing women"
>>29208401I think single personality is capable handling such incostistency just fine.At any rate, the dragon twins seem to have this matter well in hands.
>>29208354>"And considering that I myself am -also- a lady, I don't really appreciate such assholish behaviorBut arch you said that Rana would grab Reinhold but back and give a friendly squeezed if he squeezed her but.
>>29208453difference between grabbing random girl's ass and friendly squeeze among friends
>>29208453Yeah but saying that wouldn't support her argument right now.
>>29208354"As you can see, my sister's taking care of the guy who groped your wife," Reya says. "So if you could maybe behave, we can get past this without causing any more problems.""Yes, please calm down already," Josephine says, placing a hand on her husband's shoulder."......very well," Milien mutters through gritted teeth. "But you'd best hope that you don't run into me outside this party, or else we'll end up settling this manner like men.""If it's outside the party, I don't give a damn what you do," Rana says to Milien as she gestures with her free hand for the spectators to move out of her way. "But I'm going to eject this -gentleman- from the premises immediately, so try not to do anything stupid, okay?""Thank you," Monique says with a bow. "I appreciate your efforts to keep the situation from escalating, Miss.""Just doing my job!" Rana replies, looking back to flash a smile at Monique as she pushes the nobleman along with her.With the incident seemingly taken care of, the crowd quickly disperses... but Milien, Monique, Reya and Josephine are still standing there.>[5/6]
>>29208469>[5/6]WAIT A SECONDIT WAS OUT OF FIVE BEFOREWHAT MADNESS IS THIS
>>29208469>[6/6]"...you sure you're okay?" Milien says, turning to his wife."Yes, this kind of thing is rather common at events here in Marconetti," Josephine replies with a tired sigh."Unfortunately," Monique chimes in. "I trust you're not going to run after him?""Please don't," Reya says. "That'll just make more work for us.""Whatever, that chick looks like she's going to mess him up just fine so I guess I'll stay my hand," Milien says as he cracks his knuckles."Great, just remember what I said," he replies, waving goodbye as he vanishes into the crowd."Fucking hell, I need a drink after that... what about you, Monique?" Milien says, turning towards his friend(?)"No, I'm fine," Monique replies."Fair enough," he shrugs. "I'll be right back then..."...and as Milien starts towards where the drinks are, his gaze passes over you."...oh, hey," Milien says, waving. "Didn't see you there.">how do you respond?
>>29208473He thought it would fit but it didn't?
>>29208473We unlocked bonus round.
>>29208469we should be getting back to work
>>29208469>flash a smile at MoniqueMonique has two choices now to steal.Dragon Waifu and Miedo.
>>29208373I'm actually trying to give Millien the benefit of the doubt on this. I think he genuinely thinks he did nothing wrong with trying to make a move on Marianne except come on a little too strong, and he feels like he was exiled from Granache for no good reason. That said, he is kind of a warped prick, I'm just saying let's not be hasty with hating the man when we haven't seen his point of view yet.
>>29208473You jjust picked up this Quest, didn't you?>>29208476We go back to the girls. No sense in stirring shit.
>>29208476>how do you respond?Ignore him, go talk to Monique.
>>29208476Something about irony/hypocrisy.
>>29208476>"...oh, hey," Milien says, waving. "Didn't see you there.""apparently not, goodbye" then take melon, turn, and leave. no starting shit, as much as i want to
>>29208476"Was just checking if Security could use a hand, but they had it under control." Then turn away. No sense causing another confrontation.
>>29208476"That certainly wasn't what I expected."
Rolled 10>>29208476Say hi, go talk to Monique.
>>29208476Just give a non-commital wave back and go talk to Monique.
>>29208494Seconded, lets patch this shit up since its confirmed that the painting is us beating his ass.
>>29208494This i like
>>29208490Yep.>>29208476Let's just make an unamused face and return to our friends and bodyguarding.
Rolled 3>>29208476Glad to see that you no how to treat at least one woman properly. But I just came to see what the fuss was about. /exit smooth like the edge of our sword
>>29208500This, but talk to the dragons instead.
>>29208494>>29208505>>29208507Thirded, lets see why he would ever hang out with this jerk.
>>29208476Acknowledge him in passing and go talk to Monique.
>>29208494Actively ignoring is too offensive to an already pissed off man. Better to at least give him something non-committal.
>>29208476Tell him "we need to talk."ask him what the hell happened back in granache from his perspective.
>>29208476Nod and then go talk to dragon bro and the pretty boy.
>>29208476Just a head nod back. We aren't here to chat.
>>29208490there's a difference between "making a move" and shoving a girl up against a wall after she said she wasn't interested in you. if he thinks he did nothing wrong, it's because he doesn't see mari as a person.also, we're going to hate him. it's in character. if one of my closest friends told me some guy tried to force himself on another of my closest friends, i wouldn't want to hear the guy's story. it may not be the smartest reaction, but it's a human one
>>29208494What? Ignore? Anon please don't do shit like this.Something like "Hello, now excuse me" while walking towards Monique is better.
>>29208494This
>>29208521We are not here to confront or talk to the guy. Especially right now.
>>29208476"I want to know your side of the story, but now isn't the time. I hope your wife is alright."
>>29208476>>how do you respond?Nod and then see if we can chat up the dragon bro. and see if if monique is back to normal.
>>29208476Just remark something along the lines "It's good to see you value Lady's honor."Then go to Monique.
>>29208476Be polite but extract yourself.Nothing committal, an acknowledgement nod etc.Then either head back (best option) or talk to dragon siblings (if he buggers off)
>>29208540This works since it has the right amount of venom and cattyness.
>talk to moniquego talk to dragon bro, not only are we not enemies/rivals with him, but he's the most likely to be neutral in what just happened
>>29208476"...I don't even know where I could possibly start, so I probably just shouldn't say anything."At the very most, say that we're glad things were resolved without incident, and that Josephine seems to be alright.Then maybe talk with Monique. We're probably pretty impressed with his priorities in helping mediate, at the very least, and might want to let him know so.
>>29208532Agreed, I support that vote if we can at least politely excuse ourselves.
>>29208531Maybe I'm a shitty friend, but I'd still want to hear his story even if I ultimately wouldn't side with him against my own friend.
>>29208531>he doesn't see mari as a person>Congratulations, you are now a well-groomed BITCH!>Though bitches are graceful, they're still a handful>The Bodyguard now seems very eager to play with you>But he still doesn't see you as a person
>>29208540I'll change my vote to this. At least the first half of it.There's no stopping the Monique train, is there?
>>29208476Extract yourself politely. No need to make further contact.
>>29208537>>29208521I'd rather hear what happened from Marie before bothering with his side of the story.We don't give a shit about his side of the story. He fucked up and that's it. It's not like we'll forgive or befriend him so who cares?
>>29208540This dialogue choice is good enough for me.
>>29208563Ha!
>>29208563>the situation wouldn't be the same if the genders were reversedNo shit, tumblrtard.
don't talk with milien. mari has shown to be watching us, and we don't need to raise any questions with her since we aren't supposed to know
>>29208596She is busy with a baby and we are in a dense crowd.
>>29208585There was no genderswapping involved, he was taking the beast-rank as if Bodyguard was using it on Princess
>>29208521Now?Rein is not THAT autistic
>>29208596Mari doesn't know we know about what he did, I believe.
>>29208596A couple words in passing is plenty innocuous.
I'd so much rather go talk to Dragon Waifu and Reya than Monique.
>>29208599>With the incident seemingly taken care of, the crowd quickly dispersesand it's not that hard to make quick looks while doing something else
>>29208608Yeah, it could talk to Monique now, maybe, but not Milien.
>>29208612Reya took off and Rana is kicking that dude out. Monique is the only one here.
>>29208609exactly, but she may grow suspicious if she sees us talking to him
Guys, guys.What if the next beast rank is Cock?
>>29208631i thought it was llama
>>29208631
>>29208624She'd probably just tell us he's a fucker and we shouldn't trust him. It's natural for us to talk to our predecessor.
>>29208624Not really. We're at a party, us making short conversation with someone we see at a party isn't weird.
>>29208638>It's natural for us to talk to our predecessor.WROOOONG.
>>29208661how so?
>>29208638>>29208646The fact that we can justify it doesn't make it smart, or necessary.
"...it's nice to see that you value a lady's honor," you say to Milien with an angry glare as you walk past him and over to Monique."Can't exactly ignore insults to my wife, you know..." Milien says to you before resuming his hunt for a drink... and then he sees Melanie. "...and you're here too, Melanie. It's been a while, huh.""...it certainly has," Melanie replies with a glare of pure hatred as she hurries behind you.As Milien slips into the crowd, you and Melanie approach Monique and Josephine... and he is in no way happy to see you."Hello again," Josephine says, waving to you. "I do hope that you don't hold a grudge against my husband for whatever he may hae done to anger you...""Ugh," Monique sneers. "What what exactly do -you- want?" >what do you say?
>>29208679No, but that's a different issue.
>>29208684"Just thought I'd make sure Josephine was okay after all that. Nicely handled back there, by the way."
Oh boy, we get to force BFF Monique to talk to us. What seemingly innoquous things can we say to him for great goad.
>>29208684"Well I hope it's not a bad time, but I'd like to offer a much-overdue apology".For breaking his grandfather's sword, of course, not punching him.
>>29208684"I heard a commotion and I had hoped you were not hurt, my lady! Do you require assistance? Has something broken again?"
>>29208684>"RELAX BRO I'M HERE TO HELP"
>>29208684>Tell him he did well to hold back his pal.>Apologize for all the trouble we caused him.Sword, and all that.
>>29208684Incline Melanie to let out some of her opinion concerning the former bodyguard.
>>29208699Not the fucking sword thing again. Do not mention the fucking sword.
>>29208684Congratulate/thank him for helping Rana and Reya, and, after niceties pertaining to the immediate situation, apologize for his grandfather's blade.
>>29208684I seriously don't know what the hell -we- want. I'm gonna assume we are impressed by his lack of asshatery and are looking to bury the hatchet.
>>29208695This
>>29208693This.Stop trying to apologize for the sword out of the fucking blue. It's awkward and he'll take it as an insult.
>>29208684>a hug *puppydog eyes*
Rolled 17>>29208696>Has something broken again?Heh
>>29208695It broke in a fight.>yo man I'm sorry I beat you
>>29208705Why are you against apologizing, and why did you point to that post?
>>29208693Going with this.
>>29208717This
>>29208684this >>29208693
Should we warn him that Millien isn't terribly popular back in Granache?
>>29208720Yeah but we hit him with Volker bullshit, without him knowing that's who trained us. He probably would have used a sword without sentimental value otherwise. And we know (because his brother told us) that he's still mad about that, so at least an apology can't hurt.
>>29208724Because we have had this exact same argument with idiots who don't understand how tact works and that Monique is not going to be happy in any way if we whip out his broken grandfather's sword and poke him with it like it's a strapon and we're shouting "LOOK AT ME I BROKE YOUR GRANDFATHER'S SWORD BE ANGRY AT ME".
>>29208724Because it's not going to go over well. He's going to take it as an insult and it'll look like we're rubbing it in.Wait for an actually appropriate time to talk about it instead of out of fucking nowhere while he's mad at us.
>>29208720Seriously, apologizing would do nothing but antagonize further.
>>29208695This. Lady Agnes has already scolded us for messing the swordfighting style up like Volker did, too.
>>29208693This.
>>29208693this, save the sword apology for another time. not shortly after he blue screened and not right after we dealt with milien
>>29208745>instead of out of fucking nowhere while he's mad at us.He's always mad at us, and it's not going to come up ever without him getting madder in the process.Better to at least say our bit now.
>>29208747disregard this, I suck cocks.>>29208693this sounds much better.
>>29208693Going with this. leave the sword apology for when he's calmed down.
>>29208684Can we talk? I'm going to be honest to you; I know I'm not exactly your favorite person in existence, but I feel responsible for what happened to your grandfathers sword. If it would be alright to you, would you mind if I made proper recompense for what happened?
>>29208744Apologizing for breaking the sword is more like the removal of said strapon, not baiting him with it. As far as Monique is concerned, we've been wearing that strapon since the day we met him.
>>29208684>>29208693More or less this; it's good to make clear that we're glad he helped to keep things from blowing up.Maybe address what Josephine said as well, what with her asking about whether we are holding a grudge. Don't go into any serious detail, but say that we don't think that we are ever really going to see eye to eye.But that in spite of that, that's no reason for us to let any of that animosity bleed over to unrelated parties.
>>29208756>Better to at least say our bit now.>now>on the middle of the dance floor>right after a fight almost broke outtiming anon
>>29208756>Better to at least say our bit now.In public, in the middle of a throng of nobles, after he has been further agitated by a scuffle he was a bit part in, just moments before our brother-in-law is going to unveil a painting depicting That Event, surrounded by clapping nobles, royals and protectors that are going to cause him to back down and just make him more frustrated and agitated?I would be sarcastic here, but I'm not sure how I could convey the depth of my palmface correctly.
>>29208773You're right we should wait until we meet him in private for tea.Oh wait. If we're waiting for a perfect time, we'll never apologize.
>>29208768>Apologizing for breaking the sword is more like the removal of said strapon, not baiting him with it. As far as Monique is concerned, we've been wearing that strapon since the day we met him.So we're pulling it out to tickle his prostrate with our sword insult strap on just before we shove it back in and cause several intestinal bleeding...
>>29208756>Better to at least say our bit now.No it's not. It's like one of the worst possible times.
>>29208736An apology would only hurt.And seriously nigga.If it's a fucking relic then he wouldn't use it in combat to begin with.It died a sword's natural death, Monique might miss it but I doubt he feels like Rein fucked him over beyond simply beating him.He probably dislikes us more for the punch.
>>29208785>Oh wait. If we're waiting for a perfect time, we'll never apologize.We don't need to apologise to him, AND he's a dick.
>>29208779This is the only chance we may get in along ass time.Also, I don't know how being passive aggressive is working out for you, but the way -I- live my life is to nip things like this in the bud as swiftly as possible. I would have apologized for breaking Monique's sword the DAY OF, not fucking months later.
>>29208805>We don't need to apologise to him,It's the right thing to do, whether we NEED to or not.>AND he's a dick.Eh, kind of. Not like Milien or anything.
>>29208814>passive aggressiveWhat the fuck does that even mean?Are we leaving Monique sarcastic notes about turning the thermostat on too high?
>>29208814We did nothing wrong you chucklefuck.What if our sword broke?OH NO MY SWORD WHICH I HAVE FEELINGS TOWARDS NATURALLY BROKE AS A RESULT OF USING IT FOR ITS PURPOSE
>>29208795>(this analogy)Nah man, we are removing the strapon from his prostate, apologizing for violating his prostate, and moving on with our business. He won't be happy we violated his prostate in the first place, but he'll be happier than he was with the strapon in his anus.
>>29208847If it broke because he used Volker techniques to break it, which we didn't know he had, then it would make sense for us to be pissed.
>>29208744>>29208768>>29208795>>29208849Stop talking about Strap-ons you faggots.
>>29208849But we're NOT doing that. Fuck it. Let's apologise to him, and then when it'll all explode in our face I'll just go I told you so.
>>29208847Reinhold would be fucking pissed just as much as Monique is, if not (more likely) even more, considering the disparity in relative shit-ness of their lives up until that point.Homie don't fucking play like that. Reinhold feels a lot of feels.
>>29208814I hope we'll get better opportunity for mentioning that, not in context of this fondling affair.>>29208847Actually Reinhold has been shown for caring about his weapon just as well.
Guys, archelon's already writing. You can stop shitstorming now.
>>29208870Never.
>>29208863> 2014> not being a faggot on 4chanThis place got the 2012 Website of the Year award from Pride magazine, for crying out loud. What do you expect?
I just love that somewhere there's a guy thinking to himself "Gee willackers! These anons just don't understand this, but I need to make them get it! I know, I'll describe everything in terms of strap-ons!!! It's fool-proof!!!!!!"
>>29208834>Are we leaving Monique sarcastic notes about turning the thermostat on too high?>>29208779>I would be sarcastic here, but I'm not sure how I could convey the depth of my palmface correctly.That correlation. I was talking about YOUR behavior and how it is obviously affecting your responses, you passive aggressive fuck.
>>29208870Huh? Actually Arch's '>Writing' time is the time for shitstorms. Otherwise we discuss suggestions and such.
"Just thought I'd make sure that the lady here was okay after all that," you say. "Nicely handled back there, by the way," you say with a nod of acknowledgement."Yes, well there was no sense in allowing an international incident to happen, regardless of how much that fool deserved to be beaten into a pulp," Monique replies."My husband laughs off any insults to himself, but he has a short temper when it comes to people doing anything to me," Josephine sighs."You re Milien's... wife?" Melanie asks."Yes, do you know him?" Josephine replies."As much as I wish that I did not," Melanie says, her hands trembling with anger."Er- if you're angry about what he did back in Granache, I can assure you that Milien truly regrets what he did and has been nothing but a perfect gentleman ever since..." Josephine says, sensing Melanie's anger.>[1/?]
It's a fight for fuck's sake you dumbass.In practice we hit the half-dragon on the head if I recall correctly.SHOULD WE HAVE WARNED HIM THAT WE MAY HIT HIM IN THE HEAD?Shit breaks in fights.If you fucking say to somebody: 'Yo man watchout I may break your sword because I'm good at that.'Do you react with fear and concern for your beloved sword, or do you think; truth or not this asshat is boasting, I'll show him I'm no pushover.?
>>29208907You see, the problem is that swords normally don't break. Reinhold's technique is what causes them to break at an abnormal rate, so he's apologizing for using it in the guy's special family sword...
>>29208907tl;dr?
Ok, who here thought it would be a swell idea to go straight to Josephine and introduce Melanie to here instead of just paddling the fuck out, because guess what?It wasn't.
>>29208904I wonder how much she knows of what actually happened.Seeing reactions of Reinhold and Melanie might tip her off that it was in fact worse than what she heard from her husband.
>>29208868>man what happened to my sword mirrored what happened to a lot of swords belonging to this sword's original owner I'm just like himtragic>>29208869He cares for it sensibly.Like hey if I give it to this kid to hold will he be a little shit and bash it against stone or something.When we were trying to save LuciDid we think:'Hey I better save her BUT WITHOUT HURTING MUH SORD'
>>29208904>[2/2]"I see that you've been- never mind," Melanie says, covering her face with her hand.Realizing that something's up, Monique seems as if he's about to ask a question but instead stops himself and sighs."In any event, it's nice seeing -you- again, Melanie," Monique says, bowing. "And you look lovely in that dress.""Thank you," Melanie replies with a forced smile. "Please forgive me if I don't seem particularly responsive to your compliment...""No worries, I know how it is to have your mood fouled by the sudden appearance of someone who you don't care for," Monique says, glaring at you.>apologize for breaking his family heirloom>no, it's not the time or place
>>29208921it was less a technique and more Volker hit shit really hard
>>29208907You're right, ok? Shit does break in fights, and people should get over it. But people are not always logical like that. It's more of a courtesy thing than anything else.>>29208921We shouldn't have to apologize for a fighting style in the tournament, shit happens. It's ridiculous to think that we should alert people before a fight that we kick ass. We do still need to apologize, not because we did anything wrong, but because it's the nice thing to do when someone -thinks- you did something wrong.
>>29208949>apologize for breaking his family heirloom
>>29208921Swords get torn the fuck apart commonly.As this is typical classical swordan setting.There are probably sword-breakers out there.Are they banned from duels because they might (GASP) win by ruining the opponent's weapon?
>>29208949> No, get out.
>>29208949>>apologize for breaking his family heirloomBout time.
>>29208949>no, it's not the time or placeWe are in the middle of a fucking party
>>29208949>apologize for punching him in the faceSwords break. Nothing new.
>>29208949>no, it's not the time or place
>>29208949>apologize for breaking his family heirloomMake damn sure he gets tha Reinhold's honest about it. And try not to speak too loud either, or it might sound like boasting.
>>29208949>no, it's not the time or place or a proper idea to begin with
>>29208949>>apologize for breaking his family heirloom
Excessive samefagging from both sides incoming.
>>29208949Apologize. It's about damn time.
>>29208977He completely deserved that punch. there's no reason to apologize for that.
>>29208949>apologize
>>29208990Indeed.>>29208949If were going to apologize then at least do so in an exasperated way stating that you didn't intend to break it. But he still deserved the punch.
>>29208949apologize for breaking his family heirloom
>>29208949Apologize.
>>29208958They'll get over it or not with or without an apology.We shouldn't apologise because we did nothing wrong.If we have ANY kind of respect for him we'll assume he can reach that conclusion.If we lack any respect towards him why the fuck do we care?
>>29208949Find Sylvie so we can dance and leave this retardness behind please.
>>29208949>apologize for breaking his family heirloomIt wont hurt.
>>29209006>We shouldn't apologise because we did nothing wrong.>implying that mattersHis sword died by our hand. Whether that was acceptable or not, we know he's upset about it and an apology is the least we can do.
>>29208949>apologize for breaking his family heirloomBut I think you're gonna have to cut to the 1/2 thing for this one, archelon.
>>29209024He shouldn't be upset about it.It's an unfortunate side-effect of him losing.He is only upset about losing.Look at the goddamn character.If we beat him but DIDN'T break his sword would he feel at all differently?Or would he still be just as pissed that he lost to some whoreson?
>>29208949>>apologize for breaking his family heirloom>>29209006Reinhold is a man of feelings. I feel like he'd apologize just to clear the air. I feel like Reinhold has apologized for a lot of shit were he did nothing wrong. Remember when Marianne was all pissed off because she thought we didn't want to spend time around her? We knocked on her fucking door and apologized to her. Did we "lack respect" for her? No? Than the only reason you don't want to apologize to Monique is because you personally don't like him. Which could be considered a decent reason to not apologize, but that's not the argument you used, and it's certainly not the type of character Reinhold has proven himself to be.
>>29209038He'd be totally pissed he lost to a commner.Less pissed, but still totally pissed.
>>29209038>He shouldn't be upset about it.Well he is anyway.>He is only upset about losing.No, he's upset SPECIFICALLY about the sword.>If we beat him but DIDN'T break his sword would he feel at all differently?He'd probably still be a bit buttmad, but nowhere near the same extent.
>>29208949>>apologize for breaking his family heirloomHeirlooms are pretty precious.
>>29209038Please stop.He is clearly upset about losing the sword separately from merely losing. Yes, he would feel differently.He doesn't even know Reinhold is a whoreson, all he knows now that lady Agnes adopted him.
Guys, if the Painting is of what we think it is, he'll think we are mocking him with the apology when it's unveiled.>Sorry bout your sword bro>Oh hey, looks like the painting is of the time I broke your sword. What a coinkydink.
>>29209060I would laugh so hard if that happened.
>>29209047I seriously like Monique, still have no need to apologize to him.And needless actions are disrespectful.
>>29209060Maybe, but even if it is that, it would be reasonable for us to apologize for it ahead of time if we don't intend to gloat about the painting.
>>29209065>needless actions are disrespectful.What the fuck kind of weird culture are you from?
>>29209059In his first PoV he called Rein a whoreson endlessly.
>>29209060Heh. Especially when it turns out that painter is Reinhold's brother-in-law. Nothing can be done about that though.
>>29209060The painting will be of an idealised Reinhold, just holding his sword and standing there being badass. Also shirtless and with chiseled abs.
>>29209080Needs more chin.
>>29209065>>29209072I'm with that guy, were you raised on fucking Mars or some shit?
>>29209072You can attach need to nearly every action.Not this one.There is zero need for any person for us to apologize for winning a fight.
>>29209060... Ok, you're right, this is going to be baaaaaad. But Reinhold isn't an omniscient overbeing in this world like we are, that should have no bearing on this decision.
>>29209080And chiseled chin. It'll be this painting.
>>29209093Oh god damn it I checked twice, how the fuck did I miss Arch's post?
>>29209100I didn't know it was there either.
>>29209076That's an insult. Like me calling you a retard, a faggot, a autist etc... It doesn't mean i know you are any of those things, it is just an insult.Also, as far as we know, Reinhold is not an whoreson. We don't know who his mother is, but he was not a whore from that brothel he grew up in.
>>29209090You accidentally spill soda on your friend while at lunch.you don't apologize because it is a needless action, he should know that it was an accident and forget about it.70 years later, you die. You are remembered as a prick.
>>29209076Hm... good point, but I'm inclined to think it's just a term he used to refer to a commoner who punched him in face
Might as well get it over with now, seeing as how he's right here..."Hey, Monique," you say."...what do you want?" Monique replies, an annoyed look on his face."Uh... I'd like to apologize for breaking your great-grandfather's sword back in the tournament," you say. "I honestly didn't mean to, and-""Oh. I get it now," Monique cuts you off. "You came all this way to rub it in my face, right?"As Josephine looks at Monique with a concerned expression, you start to maybe think that now wasn't the best time to apologize..."No, it wasn't like that-" you stammer. "Your brother told me that it was a family heirloom, and I know that I'd feel pretty awful if the same thing happened to me...""Stow it," Monique says. "You destroy my sword, steal my position, punch me in the face, and constantly harass me whenever we happen to be in the same vicinity... and today you make me look foolish for calling you a whoreson by showing off the fact that your own great-grandmother is a reknowned duelist, and now here you are RIGHT after I just got dealing with an unpleasant incident that you doubtless were witness to, -just- to rub my greatest failure in my face AGAIN.">[1/?]
>>29209122Consider that I was refering to it as exactly that, an insult.
Fuck it, I need to sleep. Don't cause a fracas.
>>29209143Ha! Time for all the I told you sos.
>>29209143GEE I DIDN'T SEE THAT COMING!
>>29209143Just be like "sorry" and leave.
>>29209143
>>29209149I would, but the 1/? still fills me with trepidation
>>29209143It's okay guys, he's totally a bro.
>>29209143Oh boy here we go.Listen to yhe voices in your head Monique~
Rolled 8>>29209143Oh fucking hell guys, seriously? Are basic social cues really that hard?
>>29209143Shouldn't he listen to the voices in his head?
>>29209143FUCK.Why you so sensitive Monique, shiiiiiiiiiit.LISTEN. I still maintain that apologizing was the correct thing to do, we are the bigger man, it's not our fault he's so tempermental.
>>29209143Do we remember anything from that fencing etiquette book his gramps wrote? Put out some things about honor he wrote down and try to placate him.
>>29209173He is. The ones that agree with him.
>>29209174>LISTEN. I still maintain that apologizing was the correct thing to doNo you fucking listen. This is EXACTLY what you were warned was going to happen. We told you this was a terrible fucking time.
>>29208865Hey guys, it's me.I told you so.
>>29209173We're not in control of whatever is in his head at the moment. It might even be making this worse.
>>29209143"Great-grandmother by adoption, I met her on this visit to Marconetti."
>>29209174He's purposely antagonistic, any attempt to reconcile will always be taken the wrong way, it really had nothing to do with the timing either.
>>29209194I'm just saying considering the past interactions that he had with the voices they seemed very reasonable.
>>29209173Who do you think is making him bitch at us.
>>29209174Man, you amuse me.
>>29209143"M- Mr. Gilbeault, please don't cause a scene..." Josephine says, tugging on his sleeve."Don't worry, Josephine," Monique replies. "I have a -bit- more control over my temper than your husband does, and I'm loath to distress Melanie any more than she already is," he sighs....yeah, you probably shouldn't have said anything.Just as you take Melanie's hand and make to extricate yourselves from this obviously toxic situation, you hear a fanfare coming from the front of the hall.Immediately, all of the guests stop what they're doing and turn towards the raised platform where trumpeter is standing... great. Now the crowd's too think to break through.God damn it, you're stuck with Monique and THAT PERSON'S wife until whatever this is is over..."Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the King of Marconetti, His Majesty Celestino Saella di Marconetti," the trumpeter says, lowering his instrument.>[2/?]
>>29209208Negaverse /tg/ where nolehcra is running Rose of the Border Guard Quest.
>>29209208Himself? He was this way before the voices, and the interactions were we played as them they gave good advice, not this bs.
>>29209189Nah bro, we paladin now. Just because it turns out Monique isn't handling it well doesn't mean it wasn't the appropriate course of action. I knew full well he may react badly, but that's not a reason to change course.
>>29209213HA HA impeccable timing.
>>29209213...WORST TIMING EVER
>>29209213IT'S HAPPENING!
>>29209213Here we fucking go
>>29209213oh fucking shit it is seriously happeningarchelon you don't stop the train for anything, do you?Choo, choo motherfuckers.PAINTING TIME.
Painting time?
>>29209213>archelon is using both ideas these guys gave
>>29209213>"Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the King of Marconetti, His Majesty Celestino Saella di Marconetti," the trumpeter says, lowering his instrument.I was hopping we would be right next to him when the painting is revealed.looks like my wish came true.
>>29209213HERE IT COMES
>>29209213This'll be fun.
>>29209208Common basic social behavior.>>29209198Reconcile means get rid of hostility.You typically do this by trying a new approach.Imagine if we become best buddies with Monique.Imagine if he is autistic enough to feel negatively towards us because of how we beat him.Do you think that will go away? Even if Rein is equally autistically sorry for something he shouldn't be sorry for.Or will it just get hidden by more positive interaction?
>>29209213It is inevitable.
>>29209213
>>29209236I've been planning this for MONTHS, it's just that Charles decided to go poking around in my head again.Slight delay for the next post, I really should get aroun to packing.
>>29209213GAH! FUCK IT, I WAS WRONG, ARE YOU HAPPY?!?!... I hope we win the inevitable duel that is incoming after Monique sees a painting of him pathetically getting his sword broken by a taller, more badass version of ourselves.>>29209189>>29209212I'M SORRY GOD DAMN IT.
>>29209213Hey, hey Monique, can guess what the picture is going to be? Just try to guess! I'm so sorry Monique
>>29209213THE TIME IS UPON US
>>29209266You're an evil, very evil man... I like it
>>29209268Yeah, it's ok.I forgive you because I am good person.
>>29209266Leave it man, makes for a good thread opener.
>>29209235Man, I just realized I could visualize Nicolette as Riesbyfe. Nicolette has silver hair, right?
>>29209213Let's hope seeing this fine piece of art would boost Monique's spirit.
>Painting is revealed>That's the last straw>Monique finally flips his shit>Challenges Reinhold to a duel right then and thereI saw this coming all the way back when Reinhold learned about duels in etiquette class 60 some threads ago.
>>29209301I was just about to post the same thing. If it's THAT painting, than he will most definitely challenge us in order to regain his honor.
>>29209298I still prefer Archerko for my mental image of Nico.
>>29209301>>Challenges Reinhold to a duel right then and thereThis was mostly why i voted for apologize.
>>29209301>Painting is revealed>It is a picture of monique eating shit with reinhold standing over him>Victorious smile upon Reinholds face
What if it's not the tournament.What if it's a painting of Monique getting punched in the face?
>>29209320I see that I was a bit late....
>>29209323Why not both?
>>29209323Marius stated that it was inspired by the tournement and he doesn't know about the face-punching
Can Monique possibly be more of a sore loser?
>>29209320Someone write the painting examination like it was written in Dorf FortI'm not good at that but they are always amusing
In the even that the painting is of Monique eating shit while Reinhold claims victory:1. Do not make eye contact with Monique. 2. He will make a scene, there will be a circle around us, watching.3. Alert them to our body guarding duties, leave.4. Fuck, it didn't work.5. Fuck son.6. Shit.
Archelon, how advanced are painting techniques in this setting? Renaissance tier?
>>29209355Caveman rock paintings.
>>29209355Magic tier
>>29209354We should just disappear into the crowd but i am sure King Celestino will acutally invite us up to the stand.
>>29209354The only course I could see would be to make a face of utter terror and stand dumbfounded.Least, thats prolly what I'd do anyway.
>>29209363It just gets worse and worse.
>Monique challenges us to a duelWhat are the girls' reactions?
>>29209354>"Sorry I can't duel you right now Monique but I have a job to do.">"You know, the one I took from you.">"Sorry brah."It gets better and better.
>>29209376Amusement mostly.
>>29209371What if he asks us to display our sword?I'm pretty sure monique would self-destruct.
>>29209380Reinhold is not a smooth operator.
>>29209380>"Sorry I can't duel you right now Monique but I have a job to do.">"You know, the one I took from you.">"In a duel">"Sorry brah."FTFY.
A moment where a sword is shattered, it was quite inspiring in an artistic sense to be honest.
The best part about this? Monique has trained pretty damn hard and knows more magic than us. We better hope 3 spells and Arnaud's training is enough if we do get stuck in a duel.
>>29209353This is a canvas painting. All craftsmanship is of the highest quality. It is decorated with gold and held within a fine wood frame.On the item is a picture of a chin golem and a man. The chin golem is striking down the man.On the item is a picture of a chin golem and a sword. The chin golem is striking down the sword.On the item is a picture of a crying man.
>>29209398Magic is forbidden in duels
>>29209409Certain spells are allowed. Just not the big ones.
>>29209409Actually some spells and enchantments are allowed. I imagine an honor duel would be less strict than a sword tournament too.
WHAT DO WE DO.UHUHHUHHH... CLAAAAAAAAAY SPREAD HIS ASS IN PREPARATIONHAUL ASS OUT OF THE ROOMLEAVE COUNTRYQUIT JOBSUICIDEI feel like that sequence of events is the only way to avoid this situation
>>29209213With a loud applause, Celestino makes his way to the center of the platform and extends his arms towards the audience."Friends, allies and subjects of the Crown, I thank you for coming all this way just to celebrate my youngest son's birthday!" Celestino says, a beaming smile on his face. "While the party itself shall extend well into the night, I believe that it's about time that I presented my own gift to my son Emilio... could you come up, son?"The crowd then suddenly parts as Emilio and Karel make their way to the front of the room as the crows murmurs. Though he looks rather nervous to be put on the spot in front of all these people, the Prince is able to successfully make it to his father's side without embarrassing himself."For those who didn't know, this right here is the birthday boy, Emilio Marcello di Marconetti!" Celestino exclaims, placing a hand on either of his son's shoulders."T- thank you for coming to my birthday party..." Emilio says trying (and failing) to do so in a loud voice.>[3/?]
>>29209398We trained pretty hard too.
>>29209421its us breaking that sword in the final round
fuuck I can't read this.the suspense and potential for cringe
>>29209441Hopefully our chin will block out the sword breaking part.
inb4 archelon pulls an upset and it turns out the painting is of some fruit or some shit.
>mfw it isn't us breaking the swordI know it is but the chance it isn't...
>>29209469I don't get why it would be a painting of Monique all by himself. That'd be weird.
Rolled 10It could be a Portrait of Citrine, since she was stated to have been his muse for at least the past two months.
>>29209485>I'd like to show you all a picture of my wife. That's right, I'm tapping that.
>>29209485It's a gift for Emilio. Who is a giant sword fan.
>>29209500A naked citrine hardly covered by a sword.
>>29209500What if it's Citrine posing seductively with a sword?
>>29209421>It's a painting of Monique getting fucking owned by Reinhold>Monique is uber pissed>Reinhold is invited to stand up there and discuss beating Monique>MONIQUE IS ABOUT TO BURST>Emilio gifts us the sword Monique JUST gave to him as a present>MONIQUE IS REACHING CRITICAL MASS>we return sword because we like ours better>the entire city erupts in flames.
>>29209421With his son standing before everyone, Celestino then peeks behind the curtain behind him and motions for someone to come on out... and of course it's Marius."Seeing as I know of your interest in swordsmanship and the dueling scene, I happened to commission my favorite artist here to paint something that you'd like..." Celestino says, turning to Marius."Er, yes," Marius says, adjusting his glasses nervously. "My wife happened to drag me to the Royal Swordsmanship Tournament back home in Granache, and while I was there I was inspired to do this piece. And my wife provided the name, which I think completes the piece..."With his introduction done, the curtains behind them part to the sides, revealing what is obviously a large canvas painting under a dropcloth."And without further ado, Prince Emilio, I present to you..." Marius says as he grabs one side of the dropcloth, "...my latest work!"Marius then pulls the dropcloth aside, revealing a painting housed in an ornately-carved wooden frame, gilded with gold and decorated with fine jewels. And though said frame itself is fancy enough, it doesn't at all tke away from the painting which it holds...>[4/?]
>>29209509But thats incest.
>>29209513FULL HAPPENING
>>29209513So, prostrate ourselves in front of Monique?
>>29209521Did Citrine's mother fuck a metal elemental?
>>29209513
>>29209455After our death our lower jaw will be made the relic of a paladin order. They will be the holy defenders of the throne and drown in bitches.>>29209513BRACE FOR IMPACT
>>29209513I am already feeling the cringe.
>>29209521>Not liking incestYou gay, son?
>>29209531No. We are sword.Reinhold IS a metal elemetal, or at least he will be if I get what I want.
>>29209551I too would like Reinhold to become a metal elemental. I'm imagining a weapon golem but %300 more chin.
I can hear the RAGE gurgling in Monique's gullet.
>>29209513>>Next time on PGQ!
>>29209565>only 300% moreNot enough.
>>29209400>the man is in the fetal positionand it's perfect
>>29209573We have to hold back our power a little bit, like a god concealing its form to mortals Reinhold must conceal his chin.
>>29209590Lest Chinception happen.
And thats all for today guys, Hows that for a cliffhanger!
>>29209607FUCK!That's how it is
>>29209607At least use a fake trip.
>>29209607Nice try
>>29209607That is the worst attempt at a ruse ever.
>>29209607
>>292096070/10It's like you aren't even trying.
>>29209614wait no. Haha. Nice attempt. That capital A
>>29209513...well.While Marius did say that he was inspired by the tournament, -this- is a bit of a surprise.The painting itself is of two figures... one one side, a faceless man in otherwordly clothing swinging his sword at another faceless man on the opposite side, this time with long hair and fancier clothing. He himself is swinging a thinner sword... or at least, the hilt of a thinner sword.Because the blade itself is shown in pieces, shattered by the first figure's swing."It was inspired by the final round of the tournament," Marius says. And my wife came up with the name, which I think is rather fitting... 'Swordbreaker.'"Oh god.That's of......and he's standing right there..."Oh wow..." Emilio slowly approaches the painting. "This is just... thank you so much..." he says, a wide smile on his face."So I take it that you like the painting?" Celestino asks."Of course!" Emilio replies excitedly."Haha..."You hear laughter coming from just in front of you."Hahahahaha... OF COURSE it would be of THAT MOMENT..."It looks like Monique's lost it.>[5/?]
>>29209607While that is potentially possibly possible I think Archelon enjoys the drama too much to put this off another day.
>>29209628>>29209060I FUCKING CALLED IT!
>>29209628nowhe's lost it
>>29209628>"Haha...">You hear laughter coming from just in front of you.>"Hahahahaha... OF COURSE it would be of THAT MOMENT...">It looks like Monique's lost it.
>>29209628>"Hahahahaha... OF COURSE it would be of THAT MOMENT..."
>>29209628>It looks like Monique's lost it.Well he did have voices talking in his head.
>>29209632>Archelon enjoys the dramaThe pain.He enjoys the pain.
>>29209628Voices, please, please hold him.Wait, voices, why are you telling him to unsheathe his sword.Voices...
>>29209628You evil son of a bitch.
Kill the whoreson, Monique. Gut him like a seagull.
>>29209628>The inside of Monique's head right now
Kill that fucking asshole already, Monique
>>29209660Why a seagull? Are seagulls especially more guttable than any other bird, or in fact any other animal?
>>29209660When seagulls are gutted, there are no survivors.
>>29209628That Fucking bastard knew about this, i knew he had reason to fucking bring up our grandfathers sword for some reason.Fuck the whore son up.
>>29209660But that would make the seagull cry, and when the seagulls cry there are none left alive.
>>29209690Welcome to 4chan, friend.
>>29209690Better, but still not enough
>>29209690This post wasn't funny the last time you made it
>>29209628THEY KNOW THEY ALL KNOW OF YOUR SHAME KILL THEM KILL THEM ALL TEAR THEIR FLESH GOUGE THEIR EYES SLASH THEIR THROATS KILL THEM KILL THEM ALL
>>29209680Everybody knows that seagulls are sea creatures, and thus more guttable than any other creature that lives on land.To find a creature of comparable gutting potential, one would have to dive into the ocean. But we are on land, in a ballroom. Where gulls might be lurking.KILL HIM!
>>29209690Come on, sonYou already fucked upJust give up already
>>29209628We got our BBEG now. Monique will plundge the whole continent in darkness, and this painting will be considered a cursed artifact.
>>29209640I think the question here is whether he would have taken it better if Reinhold said nothing.This entire evening has been quite horrible for him. He needs someone to comfort him. in a non-sexual manner, just to be sure that is not obvious
>>29209628Take off your clothes and go make him your woman.
>>29209706this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore this chair is an eyesore
>>29209628DAMMIT, Why couldnt this be one of the many instances where we turn out to be wrong?!
>>29209628>>29209715>"Make love to me, Monique!"
>>29209722it was inevitable.
>>29209714I'm sure Reinhold would be happy to comfort Monique in a non-sexual manner! What are FRIENDS FOR!? AM I RIGHT!?
>>29209628Kill the fucking bastard, it is the only way.
>>29209712>this painting will be considered a cursed artifact.It's enchanted with an enchant which breaks swords on contact. >>29209715Knew Monique was a fruit cake.
>>29209712Is he going to use the power of music to accomplish his rule?
Monique might listen to melanie if she tells him to calm down.DEPLOY MEIDO
>>29209732Did you learn nothing from trying to apologize?
>>29209739>Implying Monique isn't going to lash out at Reinhold and cut down meido instead when she tries to stop him.
>>29209740Learning is for failures. AND YOU ONLY FAIL WHEN YOU GIVE UP SON.
>>29209732The person doing it would naturally have to be someone else than Reinhold.
>>29209736HIS HEART IF WE EAT HIS HEART WE WILL BECOME STRONGER BETTER MORE ATTRACTIVE TO WOMEN EAT HIS HEART SO THAT WE CAN SUBSUME HIS POWER
>>29209740Atleast we didn't throw our sword into the ceiling and start yelling.
>>29209749> Then when we decide to help her instead and ignore him as he's huffing and puffing at us while we try to staunch her wounds, and someone comes along and heals her with magic, we stand>turn to him> and tell him that he is not worth acknowledging.
>>29209754We shall SHOW THAT FUCKING BASTARD WHY WE THOUGHT USING MAGIC WAS CHEATING.
>>29209753>>29209740just alerting you to the joking nature of that post. If you weren't aware.
>>29209754>"Well Thierri, it seems Monique is ranting something about absorbing Reinhold's power now that he's eaten his heart.">"Sounds reasonable, give him Reinhold's job, sword and grandmother."
>>29209754Replace heart with chin and its gold
>>29209782>Reinhold's chin>Sylvie's fist>Marianne's peaches>Rana's stomachWe can reate the perfect being.
>>29209780I laughed extremely hard when I read this
>>29209797>Niklaus' autism
>>29209797>Monique's Hair
>>29209628"No..." Monique mumbles, still laughing. "...no, I WILL NOT calm down...""Mr. Gilbeault?" Josephine gasps."Prince Emilio!" Monique calls out."E- er... yes?" Emilio replies, taken aback from being called out by someone in the audience. "...Mr Gilbeault, was it?""Yes, I see that you remember me..." Monique says as the guests around him back away to give him a WIDE berth."That lovely painting that Mr. Lanzmann there made for you happens to be of my greatest failure, when THIS MAN right here," Monique says, pointing at you, "caused my loss in my home country of Granache by so mercilessly destroying the sword that I'd inherited from my great-grandfather, Marquise Gilbeault.""Ah, yes..." Celestino says, folding his arms. "That -was- you, wasn't it...""And while I've done my best to put this behind me, it seems that the heavens themselves have deemed it fitting to revisit my greatest shame onto me at every turn..." he says, running a hand through his hair.>[6/?]
>>29209812Good job, now you've created the ultimate being, and it just sits around in a dark room all day playing with magic crystals.
>>29209822>"And while I've done my best to put this behind me"Fucking liar.
>>29209822inb4 Monique tries to murder Marius.
>>29209822We're about to get challenged. To. GLORIOUS. COMBAT.
>>29209822REINHOLDER DEMOLITION BARRAGE GO!
>>29209822You tried, Voices.You tried.
>>29209822Duel imminent.
>>29209822Oh god he's lost it.RIP in peace Monique
>>29209822RIP Monique
>>29209822>"And while I've done my best to put this behind me"I seem to remember him usually bringing it up whenever he has POV. Didn't he go off on a month long training trip from that lose?
>>29209822>And while I've done my best to put this behind me, it seems that the heavens themselves have deemed it fitting to revisit my greatest shame onto me at every turn...No you stupid moron you are STILL angry about it! You can't get over the fact that swords can break we used, are you a fucking child?
>>29209834Dude is a perfect drama queen. Fucker.
>>29209822Oh god he's finally gone off the deep end.Monique plz no this doesn't end well for you even if you beat us.
>>29209851Well it didn't seem to work.I guess we'll end up either breaking another sword of his, or alternately breaking ours and getting raped horribly. figuratively.
>>29209852>we usedwhen used*>wremitt noblemenThink captcha is trying to say something.
>>29209822>[7/7]"So RIGHT HERE and RIGHT NOW," Monique shouts in his most authoritative voice, "I, Monique Gilbeault, son of Marcel Gilbeault, captain of His Majesty's Border Guard of Granache, challenge THIS MAN," he points to you, venom dripping from his voice, "REINHOLD, son of the true holder of the nickname 'Swordbreaker' Volker Eschenwald, to a duel!"Standing just behind you, you can hear Melanie gasping.And then pretty much everyone in the hall breaks out into shouting, though it is quickly silenced by Celestino raising an arm."You shan't destroy my weapon this time... I'll show you the true extent of my skill as a swordsman, and reclaim my honor!" Monique says, then turning to the Prince. "And while your gift of the original Fragment Blade was from my family, I myself shall present you with the greatest duel that you have ever seen in your entire life, Your Highness!"Filled with fervor at Monique's words, the crowd once again bursts out into cheers before quickly being silenced, this time by Monique raising a hand."...that is, if YOU have the fortitude to accept," Monique says, turning to you.>how do you respond?
RIP in peace you magnificent bastard
>>29209875"Well, it is his birthday..."
>>29209875I love you.
>>29209875"Sure, i'll break your sword again."
>>29209822WHAT PART OF "EAT HIS HEART" SOUNDS REMOTELY LIKE "CALM DOWN"
>>29209875Remember your training Reinhold! What did Gregory have to say about formal duels again?
>>29209875"Yeah, sure, why not."
>>29209875"If that's really what we need to do for you to put this behind you."
>>29209875We can't decline this, it'll only push him fully over the edge. Try to persuade that this might not be the best place, but relucntly accept.
>>29209875Well, we all knew this was coming.Guess we can't really turn down this duel, though we should probably confirm with King Celestino that he is okay with it first, since we are in his palace and all.
>>29209875Take a quick glance around for Marianne and see how she feels about this. Get some sort of visual go-ahead and then accept.Preferably with something like >"Okay."
>>29209875"I have no quarrel with you, but I won't back from a challenge."
>>29209875"Is this nigga serious?"
>>29209875look over at are charge if she gives us the go ahead then it is on
>>29209875Ask Marianne's permission.
>>29209875WE DO INDEED HAVE THE FORTITUDE TO ACCEPT.
>>29209875Start foaming at the mouth and pass out.
>>29209875"I refuse"
>>29209897This. Fucker needs to get over it.
>>29209875Ask for permission.We are a guard, we have a job.
>>29209875Show exasperation."Fine. If you so wish, I will duel you, Monique.""Granma, will you be my second?"
>>29209875"A test of arms from a peerless swordsman such as yourself once more? It is my honour to accept your challenge."We cant stop it. Refusing plays into his derangment too much. We have to put on a show. A show enough that even the skill of the loser is not in doubt.
>>29209875"If you promise, whatever the outcome, resolve this issue once and for all, i accept."
>>29209875"No. You are a fucking child Monique. Swords break sometimes get over it."
>>29209907This.
>>29209875Look at Celestino, then Marianne and Thierri.We're in the company of kings and just going off to duel without permission seems so crass and rude.
>>29209875This will be the best gift for Emilio>Acceptinb4 a string of nat 1s
>>29209919"Marianne, can I please please please duel him again!"
>>29209902>>29209907>>29209919This. If she says fine then: >>29209897
>>29209891Lets accept in the way that his grandfather said was proper.
>>29209924>>29209922Sure, these.
>>29209875Get all grandiose about it and accept.>>29209922maybe this does it justice. Make it a long ass drawn out speech though.
>>29209875"THAT'S MY LINE!"WE MUST HAM THIS UP!
>>29209875"I, Reinhold, son of someone, captain of Her Majesty's Body Guards of Granache, apprentice to Meganemage, sparring partner to the Bloody Gale's daughter, buddy of young female dragons, dancer with maids, lewd dancer with princesses, best grandson of the year, at least in the top five favorite swordies of another princess, young student of a master butler, will gladly accept your invitation to a duel."
>>29209891Something about going for the face, maybe? Trained duelist were pretty notorious for not doing well against anything other than other trained duelists.>>29209921I like it. Remember, we can't talk directly to him now, so now we have to tell Granma to tell him things.Hilarity ensues.
>>29209875Monique you are clearly not in your right mind, calm down.
>>29209875If we say no he'll go nuttier.If we say yes and win he'll go completely off the deep end.If we say yes and lose he'll probably calm down, but if we take it easy on him he'll hate us completely.Our only real option is to accept."Very well Monique Gilbeault, Captain of His Majesty's Border Guard of Granache, I accept your challenge"
>>29209936Oh yeah, I'm fully expecting the dice gods to humiliate us in front of everyone.
>>29209897Sounds decent.
>>29209937Yeah we should ask Marianne if it''s okay.
>>29209897>>29209924Something along these lines.Though definitely ask permission.
>>29209901>>29209902I say combine these two.
"I am still on duty, so i will need the permission of her highness."
>>29209875"I honestly didn't know your sword was an ancestral weapon. And I did apologize. But very well.If my Princess would allow me this I would be happy to face you once again."
>>29209907"I am in service of the Princess of Granache. If I duel, it will be with her approval and in her name".
>>29209945How can something so wrong feel so right?!USE THIS!
So, we gonna win duel, get official recognition as Volker's son from Celestino, thus getting chance to marry Luciana. All according to keikaku.
>>29209952>Oh yeah, I'm fully expecting the dice gods to humiliate us in front of everyone.> we lose the duel in a humiliating fashion> Monique won't accept this> NO YOU ARE NOT FOOLING ME> GIVE ME MY PROPER DUEL REINHOLD> FIGHT ME WITH ALL YOUR MIGHTAnd then our harem gets its yandere, medetashi medetashi.
>>29209943>>29209945NOW THIS IS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT.
>>29209968Vetoing to counter act this vote.
>>29209945We drama queens now!
>>29209907This.>>29209945Not this.
>>29209945It is all fun and all but since people are actually voting for it instead of enjoying the humour, i will vote to veto this. Please no.
In Monique's mind, we are the DIO.I wanna see Arch write a version from his POV, where every sentence Reinhold says turns into a megalomanic monologue.
>>29209875"I, Reinhold, adopted son of Volker Eschenwald, and Bodyguard to the Princess Marianne happily accept."
>>29209968God, this so much.>inb4 OOC
>>29209969Why does the whole whole plot of this trip feel like a really forced attempt to get this chick with Reinhold?
>>29209875YOU CAN'T EVEN HOLD A BIRTHDAY CANDLE TO THE BLAZING FLAMES OF MY WINNING SPIRIT!
>The girl's collective face as we have our end-of-first-act showdown with out hot blooded rival.>"Oh god they've both lost their fucking minds"
>>29210003Because we've been chasing girls instead of >investigating with Carol and Takamaru
>>29209994KONNO DIO DA
>>29209897This. >>29209945Not this. It's just dumb
>>29209996ok, this seems like a more sensible alternative to>>29209945this
>>29209875Fuck whatever you say, please say "captain of her majesty's body guards"
>>29209945Yesh, ham it up make it grandiose and dramatic like practicing with Nico, throw some thou's. After of course asking permission in a calm, straight face way.
>>29209907This.>she vetoes our participation in duel
>>29210003>"Oh no, a girl who isn't my favorite getting a chance to shine, clearly this is a conspiracy!"
No grandiose pronouncements."I, Reinhold, accept.", if anything.We are the foil to Monique's opulence: subdued, refined silence, earthy emotions. We're not a peacock.We are Reinhold, and need no heralds but our own name.
>>29210020After we get conformation and the go ahead some over-the-top hamming would be great.
>>29209951We might be able to play it off as a shared additional gift for the Prince's birthday as a demonstration of skill.That might salve him abit even if he loses.
>>29210022I said that that's what it feels like. Not that it's a conspiracy. It's pretty obvious Volker was always a big deal and that Monique is not in on Luciana's wedding plans.
>>29209945Make ridiculous gestures and poses jojo style while shouting this. Reinhold has already been established as a giant ham who likes to goof off, time to take this to its ludicrous natural conclusion.
>>29210011And it's going to be amazing.
>>29209994HAHA, now I, REINHOLD, the one who broke your precious family heirloom and cast you down in utter disgrace, shall defeat you once and for all! Prepare to die Monique Gilbeault!>ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA>MUDAMUDAMUDAMUDAMUDAMUDAMUDAMUDAMUDAMUDA
>>29209945This, after we get the okay.
>>29210037What if WE lose?>>29210043That was back when we were joking with Nicolette. Here we have to avoid embarassing the Princess in front of a foreign court.
>>29210043Professional wrestling is all about storylines. We need to play the part! Laugh evilly, make fist clenching motions while talking about how you'll bring the Gilbeault name to ruin.
>>29209875>"REINHOLD, son of the true holder of the nickname 'Swordbreaker' Volker Eschenwald, to a duel!"Sidenote, didn't see anyone mentioning this, butyou notice how he paints us?Monique is a showoff, and he's showing us off"THIS IS MY ENEMY!""ISN'T HE MAGNIFICENT?!"
The thing about this thread is that the archive description is simply: Dancing with Melanie
>>29209907Voting for this.
>>29210057Since when did Rein care about honour or face too much?
>>29210011Lazynesia is truly best princess
>>29210057>That was back when we were joking with Nicolette. Here we have to avoid embarassing the Princess in front of a foreign court.It's called putting on a show. And if we lose, we lose.
>>29210060I saw it as more insulting. He's saying that Swordbreaker is Volker's sword, and we're not worthy of it.
>>29210060I was actually flattered when I read that.
>>29210028I'll second that. Especially since Reinhold doesn't really care about titles anyway.
>>29210069Since we sat in on all those etiquette lessons.
>>29210073I think you misread it. He's calling us Volker's son and heir.
>>29210060He's going full Tsun on us.
Really need to get packing, so that's it for now.Today's thread was fun, I've been looking forward to this for a while now.Since I'll be gone for the next week, I'm not sure when I'll be able to do a thread again... but I will try to do so as son as I can.As always, thanks for playing!
>>29210085NO, ARCH NO
>>29210085>next week;_;See you next week, arch!
I get the feeling the powers of narrative are aligned against Reinhold. I wonder if we even get chance to roll, and if we do, how stacked the odds will be against us.>cliffhanger, see you next week
>>29210085dicks
>>29210085Thanks, arch. Have a safe trip.You sure know how to pick a cliffhanger. You fucking bastard.
>>29210085Thanks for the thread Archthis is going to make me laugh at the conclusion.
>>29210085See ya in a week, good run as always.
>>29210061We labeled it a few posts in because a oh-so-clever faggot mislabeled the previous thread as "Generic Harem Quest #415".>>29210085AAAHHH!
>>29210085AwwJust as we were about to enter into GLORIOUS COMBAT with our new rivalSee you next week, assuming I'm not a frothing mess by then
>>29210085>Since I'll be gone for the next week, I'm not sure when I'll be able to do a thread again... but I will try to do so as son as I can.Aaugh you tease.Thanks for running, archelon.Hope your jollies were mustled today.
>>29210085Until next time.
>>29210085Thank you OP, you're doing awesome. Safe travels!
>>29210084Wedding in T minus 200 threads.>>29210085But... but... but.... NO!
>>29210085That's upsetting...
>>29210085AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
>>29210085Thanks for running. It was glorious
>>29210085See you later qt ;)))))
>>29210085Don't keep us waiting for too long please~!Have a safe trip. Hope the sahking of the plane will make you sleep like a baby in a crib.
>>29210085I'm not sure what to do with a whole week without PGQ.Someone hold me.
Anybody know a good way to not be conscious for a week?
>>29210135Booze. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF BOOZE.
>>29210135Skiing accident, you'll be in a coma or you'll be dead. Alcohol is also a option.
>>29210085>Since I'll be gone for the next week, I'm not sure when I'll be able to do a thread again... but I will try to do so as son as I can.Guys, GUYS! He surely will not make us wait a WHOLE WEEK for the next thread. He will not be home for a week but he surely will give us a thread or two within that week.
>>29210127Time for a Princess Guard Quest fapfic!
>>29210085Archelon, you magificent man you. leaving us hanging at the highest cliff hanger around. for a whole week....well, i guess you need a break. get back soon, alright?
>>29210127(gives hugs) we'll make it some how.
The gossip of nobles is heard around you as Monique waits for your replay. A crazy grin floats onto your face and you begin laughing as loudly and evilly as you can, like a stage actor at a poor theatre."MONIQUE GILBEAULT!" You shout at the top of your lungs, pointing skyward with one hand and silencing the nobles around you. Melanie's face blanches before she covers it with her hands, "Oh god..." she groans anticipating your upcoming performance. "I will show you that not only do I, REINHOLD, son of someone, and CAPTAIN of Her Majesty's Body Guards, have the FORTITUDE to accept your duel, I also can carry the burden of the HOPES and DREAMS that my comrades entrust in me!"You begin walking towards the stage, passionately moving your arms in theatrical motions, "For you see, ever since our last honorable battle, I have trained with many unique and talented individuals." You sweep your arm through the air to create the impression of a secret revealed, "I have learned the arcane arts from Granache's Mysterious Bespectacled Mage," You can almost feel the heat from Sylvie's blush. "I have sparred again and again against the Bloody Gale's own ferocious daughter," Nico audibly groans. "A wizened MASTER butler has taken me under his wing, and I have challenged DRAGONS themselves to contests of endurance." By this time you're on the stage."Today alone I have danced with kind maids," You extend your arm and hand as if to offer a dance to the entire audience, "With clever princesses," Luciana, who has been enjoying the show this whole time gets an icy look and arches her eyebrow as if to say, 'That was his best compliment for me?', "And with the mother of the very man whose name you invoked in this challenge! BUT! The waltz of battle we shall dance to this SONG of STEEL and SWORDS will be the greatest dance of them all MONIIIIQUE GILBEAAAAUULLLTTT!"at least thats what I wish will happen
>>29210450"Alright, wait a second. Marianne, do you allow me to duel him?""No.""Well, you heard the lady."This is what I want to happen.
>>29209888You are an asshole.>>29209896>>29209897You two are insensitive pricks.>>29209921You are even a bigger one.>>29209922Thank you.>>29209927Another insensitive prick._____________________Seriously. Everything has been going downhill for Monique since Rienhold appeared. Yes he maybe a peacecock or an arrogant fop. But he is a gentlemen. He is a skilled swordsmen who got his position probably due to his skill and effort. Last of all, he has a good heart.I truly wish for him to win. I truly do.
>>29210476>win and humiliate reinhold>falls deeper into his own arroganceNo thanks. I want a draw.
>>29210476Reinhold got to his position through skill and effort and he did it with out being an arrogant and egotistical fop with a victim complex.
My goodness, that was wonderful. Have fun, Arch.I think Reinhold will not just accept, but be might be darn happy to fight.Monique was one of the tougher swordsmen we fought in the tournament, and we love fighting strong opponents. Up until now, save for kidnappers, we've only had practice matches...granted against awesome people, and breaking a half dragon's mantra claws, but win or lose, fighting Monique will be tough and will be FUN.Even if we lose, we laugh, because we want to do it again sometime. It's only about winning or losing to us when someone's life is on the line. If Monique has become a better swordsman than us then we congratulate that because it means we get a rivalry.It sucks having only a small handful of sparring partners, an having an accessible rival in Monique will be great, even if he doesn't see it that way."I want to fight you again ""What, I've just bested you, have you no honor?""Not now, not for honor, but soon, and for fun. That fight was amazing, you really were serious about that training and it's paid off," smile and laugh a scary laugh.
>>29210494It is not about humiliating Reinhold. It is about regaining his honour and pride. You do realize Reinhold literally stomped his honour.Not just because he lost the tournament. Monique at least shown us that he is able to deal with it. But constant humiliations. Like a punch to face, or losing a family heirloom and even being grandson of Agnes who is why his grandfather is destroyed by Arnaud. Let's not forget his damaged reputation. Yet despite all this, he still managed to hold himself together.Now thanks Reinhold's insesntivie brother in law and sister, that one loss became immortalized.
>>29210476This is actually amusing, please go on tell us how "insensitive" we are. >>29210508That's a bingo.
>>29210473>Marianne>Who loves manly men>denying two men the ability to fightalso why would we need her permission for this in the first placestop being so betamax
>>29210550No one is being insensitive to Monique.He's just to fucking self-absorbed and obsessed with his reputation to let it fucking go and go down with fucking dignity.
>>29210550Monique isn't dealing with it. That's the entire point. He won't let it go and accept it.
>>29210564Because Rein is at work, before anything he's her goddamned bodyguard.Also, she likes manly men, doesn't me she enjoys derailing birthday parties so a lunatic can get his crazy wishes fulfilled.
>>29210550>Now thanks Reinhold's insesntivie brother in law and sister, that one loss became immortalized.What?
>>29210564>betaSure, when you have to do something during work hours you don't even mention it to your boss.>>29210550Problem is, none of it is Reinhold's fault. It isn't anyone but Monique's fault for being so arrogant and stubborn. If he just did what normal people do and let go of it then none of this would have happened.
>>29210508>>29210555>>29210570>>29210576>>29210508You are insensitive because you are treating something Monique gives so much value. He won't let it go because he simply can't. It is not just simple fucking loss in tournament that Monqiue is having so much problems over. But it is literally having his pride stomped on, his pride as a gentleman and swordsmen. If half of that was done to you, you would be frothing at mouth.
>>29210629>losing the tournamentWhat's the big deal? Really, I doubt anyone normal would go crazy because they lost a competition fairly. Monique isn't bad, but his flaws are the cause of this.>getting punched by the bodyguardIt wouldn't have happened because Reinhold isn't a dick. The reason he was punched is because he offended Nico's mom.>grandma is AgnesWhat sort of control does anyone have of this?>the paintingAgain, somebody normal would get over it.Yes, it's embarassing, but not enough to go psycho about it.
>>29210592Painting...>>29210609What you guys don't understand is Monqiue was enough of gentleman to at least control himself. He did not pursue revenge after his loss. He did not try to humiliate you.But now, there is a painting of him losing, of his sword shattering much like his grandfather's will to fight which he so idolized.
>>29210629No, Monique is being the insensitive one because he is so fucking self-absorbed and obsessed with his pride that he can't even realize that people aren't out to get him and that Reinhold or Grandma or the Lanzmanns genuinely don't want to fuck with him.He's turned his broken ego into a goddamn conspiracy theory. He's TOO prideful. The amount of value he's put in this is unhealthy
>>29210659And that painting isn't our fault. Or even Marius's fault.You're going on about his pride but what about the sentimentality behind the painting for the artist to honor his brother-in-law? You're being insensitive to think that that sentimentality should be disregarded because one guy can't handle his damaged pride like a real fucking man.
>>29210676But Monqiue isn't that one guy GOD DAMN IT.He is a character with his own virtues and flaws, real fuckin flaws.It is easy to talk about taking it like a man from behind your keyboard. Put yourself in Monique's place and think god damn it.Yes, not everything is Reinhold's fault, yes he is prideful, arrogant and self-obsessed but despite these flaws he is someone who took hits to his reputation better than anyone of you could. Think about that.
>>29210663Yeah, he's not being rational at all, but that doesn't mean we should just write him off.Just because it wasn't our fault doesn't mean he doesn't have a legitimate reason to be angry. He very much does, even if it doesn't make him right, but unlike us Monique doesn't have the benefit of viewing the world from a detached eye-in-the-sky perspective.
>>29210734>>29210741No one is denying that he's a real character. No one is writing him off. No one doesn't think he has no reason to be an angry. Stop acting like they are.The issue is not us. Or Reinhold. Or anything. The issue is Monique and his own problems that he is not handling well. Sympathy doesn't change that fact. You're arguing about nothing.
>>29210757Monique was dealing with his own problems. He was handling them better than most. Thing is, fate doesn't give him a fuckin break.It is just not one loss or one insult. It is a humiliation conga that started with Reinhold.
>>29210734Don't accuse people of stuff like that. He's behaving this way because he's egotistical and obsessed with his reputation. Not because bad things happened to him. Someone who gave less of a damn about what other people thought of them wouldn't behave like this.If I was in his situation I'd probably just get depressed and withdraw farther away from everthing then I already am. I would not behave like this at all. Because I don't share Monque's views on any of this. Would I be handling it better? Debatable. But I wouldn't be handling it this poorly. I'm just not the type of person to get all "the world's out to get me' about these things.
>>29210757I'm just saying that people need to stop trying to be an asshole towards him just because he's doing it to us. If you deny that is happening, then you are a liar. The Monique hate camp is just as bad as he is, if not worse. At least he has a personal grievance behind his blind hate.We're rapidly approaching the point where Monique will either end up as a permanent antagonist who's single role in the story is to fuck Reinhold in any way possible, or as the rival who gets some character growth and joins team goodguy. How we handle our interactions with him is going to be the main determining factor, so I'd think about that before deciding that eye-for-an-eye douchebaggery is the way to go.
Moniquefag please go and stay go.
>>29210817And I'm saying you're overreacting. The Monique hate camp isn't even that large. Furthermore, the posts you pointed out weren't even supported by anyone and a couple weren't even the insensitive thing you're making them out to be.Monique is not a child. It is not our job to be all nice to him when he doesn't handle things well. He's picking this fight because he just won't let things go. We're agreeing because it might actually lead to him to letting go. But he needs to understand that he's being unreasonable about this.
>>29210817As someone who has been saying again and again that this is Monique's fault I have to say that I agree that being a douche about it isn't the way to go, but I have to point out that wasn't the point of the discussion: it was wheter or not Monique's acting like a prick.Obviously the best choice is for him to be a rival/good guy, but his actions aren't helping refer to "being a prick"), which sadly means we need to compensate on our end.
>>29210873>>29210817Also, letting him win would just make things worse. He would remain a prick and he wouldn't become a good guy/rival. He'd just shove it on Reinhold's face and call him a whoreson again.
>>29210851Problem is my dear anon, most of these posts didn't take him seriously.We don't need to be nice to him. We don't need to actually spend effort on him at all. But we should at least take him seriously.
>>29210881Worse, he is aware enough to notice Reinhold letting him win, and he'll hate that even more.
>>29210881Letting him win would actually be worse. It would be like taking a shit on his broken pride.
Why the hell would we let him win? Why are you even discussing this?
>>29210881>He'd just shove it on Reinhold's face and call him a whoreson again.I'm sure he's going to keep calling us a whoreson pretty much no matter what we do. He's a dick.
>>29210942Because for some people Monique can not be wrong in any way, shape, or form. He is, after all, just a misunderstood bro who only deserves love and affection.
>>29210954>>29210942You both are idiots. We are not saying we should let Monique win. We are saying we should take him seriously. Show him some basic respect!>>29210943Not with grandma around.
>>29210954If he took the stick out of his ass or if we, forcibly or not, remove it then I'd be completely pro befriending him.But right now his douche level is too high...
>>29210984Showing him respect when accepting the duel/dueling is alright, but keep in mind the debate started with:>>29210476"I truly wish for him to win"
>>29210984Can you read? Again:>>29210942>Why the hell would we let him win? Why are you even discussing this?
>>29210985I want to like Monique and would love to see him evole into a bro in the future, but my main problem is that he is mentally disturbed. He has mutliple voices offering him conflicting advices and it is slowly driving him mad. He needs help.
>>29211022Anon, look at this debate.Reinhold's only sane because he hasn't been consciously listening to the voices, hehe.Jokes aside, it seems the voices tried to stop him, so they aren't bad.
>>29211011So? He doesn't say let Monique win, he says he wishes for him to win. >>29210985Maybe. But Reinhold isn't the right person for that. So either Monique wisens up on his own or finds himself a new friend who helps him.
>>29209875Spar personality activatedMaximize the drama to make it seem like an epic clash
make sure to ask marianne's position
if we're going to do something that would humiliate him while making us look better despite just trying to be nice, could we start the duel and just let him hit us? no dodging, no blocking, just taking a slash to the chest then looking at him and asking "does that make you feel better?"
>>29211628That would make him madder.
>>29211670exactly, rein tries to be nice with "you want your win, take it" but then he takes it wrong and we come off looking like the guy that can keep his cool no matter what happens
>>29211628That'd just make him madder and we'd be denying Emilio a great show.It'll be fun, we might actually be able to be on less terrible terms after this.
