>Maybe today Wrenloft will notice me :'(You are awaken by a violent shake, delivered by a muddy boot. You sit up and wipe your eyes, and look up to see Riley's familiar grin. He has changed since you last saw him. He looks well rested, and clean shaven. His hair is cut and tied back, and he carries a small bundle of goods from in town."Wakey wakey, time to get the hell out of this shithole. Here, I came across some goodies, and thought I'd share." He tosses a small box to you. Shotshells, about twenty of them. "Got my guns all clean and pretty too, loaded them with jet. Got some boots for the girl, too." You look over to Pearl, who is struggling to fit into a pair of corsair boots that may be just slightly too large for her. It seems Riley spent last night shaking the town down for all this. While it certainly is very useful, you aren't sure how to feel about his methods.A) Thank him and load the rifleB) Give the shells backC) Other
>>30690967ABut we should think of a skedaddling plan so when the angry mob comes we'll be long gone.
>>30691242You take the shells and begin loading them into the rifle. The last time you tried to fire, it jammed, and so you should think about getting it cleaned sooner or later. In the meantime though, you'd like to leave this town quickly. Once you and Pearl are ready to go, you each start thinking of a plan. Riley suggests hopping aboard a ferry, having heard that one should be arriving this afternoon. Pearl is in favor of taking the idols all the way to shore, but you don't know where the mainland is in relation to here.A) Take the ferryB) Ride the idolsC) Other
>>30691310Bsorry bout being slow rags guy but I'm at work :l
>>30691671After some convincing, you get Riley to agree that the idols would be the better choice, as they are likely just as fast as any ferry if not faster, and you won't have to wait around or deal with a crowd. Riley agrees and the three of you head into town to get something to eat before setting off. You try a different restaurant this time, and Riley pays with a few coins he claims to have found lying around. You don't question it.The time finally comes to shove off, and Pearl hops on the guppy behind you. Riley suggests following the route of the ferry, though loosely so as not to attract too much attention. However, this route stop at a few other islands along the way. If you simply head toward the end, you can reach the mainland hopefully by midnight.A) Follow the route and spend an extra dayB) Go straight, riding through the night
>>30691740A
>>30692190Instead of risking riding in the dark, you agree to Riley's proposal and follow the path of the ferry. You leave the port town behind and move from buoy to buoy which mark the safe path of the ferry.You arrive at another port town and rest for the night on Riley's coin. Pearl is ecstatic over the soft down bed at the inn, and Riley is kind enough to have your rifle cleaned before you leave again. Finally, nearly a month after being stranded on Pearl's island, you arrive at a mainland port. With some help from the locals, you fin out that you've completely crossed the Red Sea. The fastest way home would be a ship now, but that can wait until later. Pearl is starving, according to her own testimony, and Riley hopes to contact some locals about having some money wired. A) Rest and eatB) Go with RileyC) Other
>>30692443>BGotta do important shit first
Ded already?
>>30692709You follow Riley through town. It's not a city, but it has many of the same comforts, including a sky polluted with smoke and filthy children bounding through streets littered with broken glass bottles. It's a full time job keeping Pearl from touching things out of curiosity. Riley leads you to a small optometrist office, which he enters boldly. Inside is a desk and a large, complex chair with an enormous array of mechanical attachments for determining exact specifications of the eye. Behind the desk is a rotund man with a bushy beard, reading a rag of a magazine. Riley approaches him and whispers, then shows off he patch on his sleeve. The large man gets out of his chair and ushers the three of you into a backroom.Down a flight of stairs you find a large room full of felt covered tables and people in nice clothes, all drinking odd mixtures from strangely shaped glasses. Riley commands you to wait with Pearl while he talks to his contact. As you sit by the bar, Pearl seems curious about the man putting on a show as he mixes drinks. You have a few coins from Riley, which should be enough for something cheap.A) Ask her if she wants oneB) Tell her it isn't as good as it seemsC) Other
>>30692937I never die. I just have a child that sometimes needs to be picked up early from school.
>>30692965BIt just looks fancy.>>30692987The legend never dies
>>30692987Riley returns with a small satchel. As he walks you can hear coins jingling within. His face does not suggest a positive outcome to whatever conversation he just finished."I've got plenty of cash to last us. Also snagged us some ship passes back home, we just need to grease the ticketmaster's palm a bit and he'll fill them out for first class anytime we like. There's also something else I got." He reaches into the satchel and hands you a folded piece of paper. You open it to reveal some sort of shipping list, or part of one. It lists cargo in an odd way, 'mannequin (1) fair, brn, brn, #335'. You can't make heads or tails of the entries. You ask Riley what it means."People. Most of them scooped out of shipwrecks. I've run into that sort of operation before. These guys have been working the area we were sunk in. It's possible Donna is in there. If she is though, they won't give her up without a fight. You in?"A) AgreeB) DeclineC) Other
>>30692987 I understand i have a kid too >>30693307>A Are we really going to say no to that?
>>30693307>A) Agree
>>30693307A
>>30694024>>30694051You agree to go with Riley, and his familiar grin cuts a swath across his serious face. He glances over to Pearl, as if to ask your opinion on her. You can't just leave her in town, so there's no choice but to bring her along. You turn back to Riley."If we do this, she's gonna need to defend herself. I doubt a bunch of thugs are gonna be too terrified by getting splashed with water. We should get strapped before we go to bed tonight."A) Agree, buy Pearl somethingB) Disagree, she'll be fine withoutC) Other
>>30694024She complained that her stomach hurt. Naturally she was faking when I got there, but I can never say no when she gets all cutesy. That's how she got all those legos.
>>30694166CAsk her
>>30695452You approach Pearl, still fixated on the bartender, and tap her on the shoulder. She twirls around and smiles expectantly. You ask her opinion on toting a weapon similar to yours and Riley's. She looks at the ground and thinks."I don't know. I've never even touched them before. Could I maybe try one first?"A) AgreeB) DenyC) Other
>>30695478>A) Agree>>30694197That's fuckin' adorable.
>>30695827The three of you leave the smokey den of miscreants and go back to the surface. Riley points you to a firing range, while he makes some calls and sets up a room for the night. You take Pearl to the range, a small shop with a basement fortified with concrete. As you enter, the familiar scent of shell grease and wood finish hits you. You've spent many hours taking apart and cleaning rifles, and always these scents filled the air of the armory. You look around and see any number of antique and civilian grade firearms. None like yours, however, as normal citizens are not allowed military grade firepower. The man behind the counter snores lightly in a rocking chair as you enter. He is built like a brick house and has a great scar running across his face.A) Wake himB) Look aroundC) Other
>>30696081>A) Wake himBetter to not wake him with gunfire.
>>30696109You call to the man behind the counter. He stirs and opens his eyes, blinking and yawning. He stands, an impressive seven inches above you and scratches his lower back as he greets you. You shake hands and inform him that you are looking for something as a form of self defense. He nods and begins showing you a catalogue, but before you get into it, you hear Pearl making a commotion behind you."I want these ones! They look the best!" She points to a sniper rifle behind glass and a small rifle similar in design to yours but without the lever, but both are clearly for display only, and are not tagged with prices.A) Ask how much for eitherB) Tell Pearl they're too much for her to handleC) Other
>>30696229>B) Tell Pearl they're too much for her to handle
>>30696252You tell Pearl that those weapons are far too strong for her, and even if they weren't they aren't for sale. She doesn't seem to be able to wrap her head around them being in the store but not okay to purchase, but you put it behind you and go back to the shopkeeper, who now seems amused at your antics.He shows you a number of pistols, but maintains that he only sells jet shells. A) Try something compactB) Try something powerfulC) Try something light
>>30696432>C) Try something light
>>30696533You pick out a pistol and head downstairs, following the shopkeeper. He brings you to a range and shows you how to operate the practice targets. He heads back upstairs, and you begin showing Pearl how to load and ready the weapon. She watches your deft hands with fascination. You then hand her the pistol and stand behind her, showing her the proper way to aim and fire. After the first three shots, she gets the hang of the kick and weight. "This is so easy. I thought you said it would be hard to learn to use these."A) Tell her it's only a small oneB) PraiseC) Other
>>30696632>A) Tell her it's only a small one
>>30696669You let Pearl get a few more practice shots in. Suddenly, there is a loud rip from upstairs. It sounds almost like a jackhammer, but lower. It startles both of you, and is followed by low mumbling. You then hear footsteps coming down the steps to the range.A) Tell Pearl to hideB) Hide togetherC) Ask who's thereD) Other
>>30696774>C) Ask who's thereIf it's a psycho with a chainsaw, we can deal.
>>30696841"Don't worry, just stay where you are."You're unsure about what to do next, but there's no time to make a plan. Soon, a large man in a black suit emerges from the stairway. He has a rifle tucked under his arm, of a familiar and yet implacable design. He also has a generous splash of red on his left sleeve all the way up to his shoulder. He looks to Pearl and sees the pistol dangling loosely in he hand."Why don't we put that down before someone gets hurt, all right?"Pearl looks to you, nervously. She doesn't seem so much afraid as she does confused.A) Tell Pearl to put it downB) Tell her to stand behind youC) Other
>>30696932>A) Tell Pearl to put it down>B) Tell her to stand behind you
>>30696932>AWe still got our jacket right? could we pull the trick we did on Riley?
>>30696956>>30696977Pearl sets the pistol down on the counter beside her and you take her hand and pull her behind you. The man in the suit smiles and approaches, one hand digging in his pants pocket as the other holds the rifle steady. "I'm looking for a man who just came into town, and a very reliable source says you might know him. Does this face look familiar? Please be honest." He holds out a bent photo. It's Riley, albeit perhaps a few years ago. His blond hair and eerie grin sell him instantly.A) YesB) NoC) Other
>>30697063>C) OtherCoat trick.
>>30697120You make a motion as if to grab the photo. You pay careful attention to his reaction. There is a brief moment where he lowers the rifle, and you exploit it. In one motion you slip off your coat and hurl it at him, taking up his field of vision as you reach down your thigh and draw your rifle.A) FireB) RunC) Duck
>>30697239>A) Fire
>>30697239>AFuck that dude yo.
>>30697239Also can we steal his gun and hide it under our coat? it sounds badass
>>30697263>>30697274You loose a tight torrent of wind which lashes out and shreds your coat, and the man behind it. a bloody chunk of his shoulder is ripped away, leaving his arm to hang by a thin bit of sinew. He screams in pain and collapses, dropping the rifle as he stares terrified at his arm. There are shouts from upstairs, two more men you think.A) ChargeB) HideC) Pick up his gunD) Other
>>30697337>B) Hide>C) Pick up his gun
>>30697360What this guy did!
>>30697360>>30697396You reach down and take his rifle. Pearl runs over and kicks him gingerly in the head, an action she no doubt believed to be quite brutal, before you grab her and pull her behind some cover. At this distance from the stairs, you won't be very accurate. Even so, you have no idea how to use the rifle the man in the suit dropped, there's a chance it might be even worse by comparison.A) Reload your rifleB) Switch to the other rifleC) Other
>>30697473Let pearl reload our gun while we use his
>>30697473>A) Reload your rifleStick to ourguns
>>30697551But the jackhammer noise what if this gun is rapid fire? we could shred a mofo then pop them with our other gun if anything is left OR pearl could shoot with us god know's she coulden't shoot something rapid she'd blow holes in the roof
>>30697533>>30697473We should try using the guy's gun, yeahNot sure about Pearl reloading ours, we can do it once we finish the other two
>>30697658Name.. forgot>>30697473>Pearl runs over and kicks him gingerly in the head, an action she no doubt believed to be quite brutalShe's adorable hahaWhat's up guys?
>>30697473>A) Reload your rifle>>30697685Shepard.
>>30697732>>30697591Though it raises the question, wouldn't Gregor be able to recognize it if the gun was one of those rifles back in the ship?
>>30697808Shepard.You raise a good point, might be worth checking out - AFTER we deal with the remaining enemies.
>>30697658>>30697533You pass your rifle to Pearl and tell her to swing the lever down and back. She does so with a bit of difficulty as you peek around the corner and wait for the next enemy to show. You figure out the correct way to hold the odd rifle, made purely of grey steel. The butt is thin and almost flimsy, and the barrel is short, clearly meant for closer range fire. Still, it'll have to do while you use it.The first man pops out of the stairway and begins cautiously walking toward you, scanning the room as he moves. He spots his comrade passed out on the ground in his own blood, but doesn't seem too concerned.A) FireB) Let him get closerC) Other
>>30697915>C) OtherUse Adrenaline Rush and Fire a couple of rounds!W-wait I mean>A) FirePearl might blow our cover, so we better deal with this one then finish the last one.Also might want to take a few guns from the store.
>>30697915>A) Fire>>30698008>not being one of the biotic classes and using liftI'm disappointed, Shepard.
I'm picturing an MP40 is this accurate?
>>30698008>>30698062You squeeze the trigger. A bright light fills the room, blinding you for a brief moment. Your eyes adjust and you see pouring from the barrel of the rifle several thin and sharp tendrils of white lightning. They reach out and lash at the air, followed by low cracks that echo through the room. The man rolls behind one of the concrete support beams as the lighting lashes at him. The tendrils don't seem to focus very well at this range, and scatter at about a three foot diameter when they hit the concrete pillar. Before you know it, the sound of lightning is replaced by metallic clicking, and the rifle has ceased to emit it's charge. A) CoverB) Take your rifle from PearlC) Other>>30698062>Not playing Vanguard and Charging Nova all dayIt's like you want the reapers to win
>>30698170It's whatever you want it to be, anon. Welcome to my magical realm.
>>30698180>B) Take your rifle from PearlHe'll leave cover to fire at us, and then he'll meet the deadly blast of our gun!>>30698062>>30698180The reapers won when they made 90% of the players insane at the end of Mass Effect 3
>>30698210
>>30698180Grab pearl take cover then take the rifle
>>30698180>>30698180>B) Take your rifle from Pearl>>30698255>>30698180Any of the biotic classes, really. Engineering classes are okay too but I wouldn't want to go straight soldier.
>>30698255He could peak the the gun from cover and take potshots though and bullets hurt man
>>30698379I was going from the assumption his gun is the same as the one we just used
>>30698255>>30698355You set the rifle aside and grab your from Pearl. You let loose a fire shell at the concrete pillar, and then reload quickly. You're much more comfortable now, and hopefully the last barrage was enough to spook him. The man pops out from behind the pillar and begins firing at you. Tendrils of lighting lash around your person, and one cuts into your right arm. You duck back behind the wall and wait for him to stop firing. There are more footsteps, as a third enemy makes it into the room. He'll no doubt try to reach cover with his comrade, and then you'll be pinned.A) FireB) Wait until he's close, then fireC) Hunker downD) Other
>>30698631>B) Wait until he's close, then fire
>>30698631>A) FireDon't give him time to recharge or to go back to cover
>>30698653You hold back for just a second, then pop out of cover and begin firing. you have time to let off three shots. The first misses by a few inches. The second grazes his leg, causing him to panic and slow down, and the third finally strikes him square in the face. He is sent back, his hair burning and the meat on his skull already cooking. He's dead before he hits the floor. An angry shout emits from behind the concrete pillar, and the second man emerges with his rifle ready.A) FireB) Duck
>>30698631>A) FireAggressive tactics are key when outnumbered
>>30698906>B) DuckLet him waste his ammo, reload and tell Pearl to keep hidden
>>30698906>A) Fire
>>30698906>B) Duck
>>30698907>>30698945
>>30699120Gewitter's vote was for the previous update, Rags, he's a slowpoke, what's funny?
>>30698941>>30698971You take cover again, as another burst of lightning whips by you. You can feel the heat against your arm as they lash out at the empty air. You tell Pearl to stay down, and she nods in compliance. She seems to be gripping the other rifle now, anxiously hugging it against herself.Once the barrage ceases, you reemerge and fire, but the man is already behind cover. You listen closely, and think he may be reloading his weapon. You don't know for certain how much time this will take, but if it's long enough you might have a chance to close the distance.A) Suppressing fireB) Move upC) CoverD) Other>>30699150I just like it when that happens.
>>30699186>D) OtherGrab Pearl's pistol, fire the rifle as supression, and when he comes out because he thinks we're out of ammo... 'SIDEARM BAM!'
>>30699186>B) Move up
>>30699226You reach over to the counter and pick up the pistol Pearl had been practicing with. You then come out of cover and fire eight shells into the concrete pillar. The heat begins to eat away at it, though slightly, and the man does not come out from behind it. The rifle is empty, and you make it obvious that you must reload by swinging the lever down dramatically. Just as you planned, he emerges from cover and takes aim at you. You step out and aim the small pistol at his head and squeeze the trigger. Empty.Lightning rips through the air between you and lashes into your left arm, sending you to the ground. You cry out in pain. You try to aim with your rifle, but only a metallic click comes from the barrel. You are dead on the ground. The man emerges from behind the pillar and begins walking toward you."Finally got you, you fucking-" He is cut off by a loud series of cracks, as white lightning rips him open from chest to belly. He stumbles back and collapses to the floor. You look over and see Pearl pointing the rifle you took from the first opponent, as smoke dances lightly at the tip of the barrel."I did it! I figured out how to put more shells in!"A) Tell her to help you upB) Tell her to put the gun downC) Other
>>30699513>C) OtherThank her for saving our ass.
>>30699513>>30699542>C) thank herThen get up and start reloading and lootingTwo pistols, one rifle for Gregor.Two pistols and the electric rifle for PearlGrab lots-o-ammoJust in case see if they have a knife or something like it.
>>30699579Note: Gregor's 'one rifle' should be the military issue one he already has, twas just a loadout list
>>30699542>>30699579You have Pearl help her up, squeezing you with your good arm and thanking her for the save. She giggles. You tell her to round up all the ammo on the men. You can't leave here carrying 4 rifles, especially now that your coat is ruined. Not only that, you're fairly certain your left arm is going to need a doctor, and fast. All together, and after Pearl helps you to reload, you've got three black ammo sticks for Pearl's rifle, and eleven left for yours. It'll have to do.A) Find RileyB) Find a place to hideC) Other
>>30699943>A) Find Riley
>>30699943>C) Find a medicRiley is hiding, it's a waste to look for him. Rather, he'll find us
>>30699943>AHe could be in trouble and i don't see find a doctor on the list
>>30700027It's called a write-in, anon. You're not bound by the options Rags gives you.
>>30699957>>30700027You put your arm on the proverbial cork board and decide to find Riley before making your next move. Together you and Pearl make your way out of the basement and up to the shop. Behind the counter is the shopkeeper, with part of himself spread across the back wall like fresh paint. Pearl gags a little, but you push her to make it out the door. You're sure you know which hotel Riley would have chosen, but time is of the essence. Running up the street in broad daylight may attract attention, but the back alleys will make it easier to get lost. A) Take the main streets and move fastB) Take the alleys and backroads, and hope you don't attract attentionC) Other
>>30700168>A) Take the main streets and move fastTime is of the essence if we're going down this route, plues back alleys tend to attract all sort of no-good fellas
>>30700168>B) Take the alleys and backroads, and hope you don't attract attention
>>30700168>A) Take the main streets and move fast
>>30700194The two of you make haste down the road, doing your best not to bump into people as you go. This effort is not entirely successful, but thanks to the dull wits of modern folk, nobody seems to notice a gun toting teenage girl carrying an old man with a bloody arm.You reach the hotel, and immediately sense something wrong. You enter through the front door and see that the check-in girl seems visibly shaken by something she just saw. You cross the room to her and ask about Riley. She coughs and stutters as she assures you there is nobody here by that name.A) ThreatenB) BegC) Try to find him yourselfD) Other
>>30690967>A) Thank him and load the rifle
>>30700318>C) Try to find him yourselfBlood, gunshots, broken things and screams of pain.Also might be worth to take a look at the log book thingie
>>30700318>C) Try to find him yourself
>>30700378>>30700391Seeing that she'll be of no help, you decide to look for Riley on your own. You go with Pearl into the elevator. The operator too seems shaken, and you ask him where the men in suits went. He is nervous, but the sight of you and Pearl must spook him enough. He says nothing but brings you directly to the sixth floor. When the metal gates open, and the gears and pulleys quiet down, you can hear gunshots from down the hall. You and Pearl step off of the elevator and being following the sound. You turn down one hallway and discover three bodies, each burned to death and left at a different distance down the hall. One of the room doors is wide open, and you approach. You press up against the wall and peer around the corner. There you spot two men crouched behind a couch with rifles similar to Pearl's, and one dead on the ground.A) Enter aloneB) Enter with PearlC) Make noiseD) Other
>>30700566>C) Make noiseRiley's likely aiming at these guys, if we take their attention away he can finish them off
>>30700566>D) OtherFire at the men in suits from our cover.
>>30700606You slam your fist into the door beside you, making a loud racket which takes the two men's attention for a moment. When they look away. You hear four shots ring out, and as many balls of flame emerge from a doorway and smash into them. They hit the floor, writhing at first and then die. Riley pops out from behind the door, singed but uninjured."Gods almighty, I was stuck back there for nearly fifteen minutes. Thanks for saving my ass."A) Ask him what's going onB) Tell him you all need to leaveC) Other
>>30700900>A) Ask him what's going on>B) Tell him you all need to leaveWalk and Talk People, we can leave and get our sitrep
>>30700900>A) Ask him what's going on>B) Tell him you all need to leave
>>30700979>>30701058You tell Riley to gather his things so that you can go. He does and you make your way back down to the ground floor. On the way Riley explains that someone must have seen him in town and ratted him out to the local big shots."Thus, the shitty hitmen. I would have gotten them myself if I wasn't on the John. Anyway what's up with your arm?"A) It's nothingB) We need to get to a doctorC) Other
>>30701229>C) Other"Three hitmen with electrical rifles, I'm gonna need a doctor. If it wasn't for Pearl I'd need a grave"
>>30701229>B) We need to get to a doctor
>>30701254seconding
>>30701254>>30701441You explain the circumstances of that which occurred at the shop. Riley is impressed by Pearls quick uptake, and she blushes. The three of you step into the elevator, and notice that the operator is gone. Riley agrees that this is a bad sign. You decide that when the gates slide open, Riley will move right, and Pearl left. You will go:A) RightB) Left
>>30701548>B) LeftRiley's a hitman, even if Pearl handled herself well before she's still new to this shit
>>30701548>B) Left
>>30701589>>30701618The metal gates swing open and you move, quick as a rabbit. It's a good thing you do, for as soon as you are visible, four more men in suits open fire with rifles just the same as the ones Pearl has. It's starting to get annoying fighting these. You were never trained to combat people who could fire so fast without reloading. Still, there's nothing to do now but learn as you go. You move left with Pearl, and duck behind the front desk. You can already hear Riley firing his pistols, but there's no sign that he's hit anything yet. You and Pearl take turns popping out and firing. You manage to hit two of them, but Pearl's skill isn't up to the task yet, and she must reload before she manages to hit anything. If you're to get out of this hotel before more men show up, one of you needs to get in closer.A) Provide cover fire for PearlB) Have Pearl cover for you
>>30701739>B) Have Pearl cover for youShe can lay supressive fire.And if it ends up with a melee, she'd be screwed.
>>30701739>B) Have Pearl cover for you
>>30701769You give Pearl simple instructions as to how to suppress the enemy until your safe behind cover. Things should work even better with her type of weapon. You prepare yourself mentally, then as Pearl stand and begins firing, you throw yourself over the desk and make a dash for the support beam. It's thin, but it should provide a good spot to finish the fight from. You make it just as Pearl is about to run out of shots, and quickly you dispatch the nearest enemy. Your shell hits him right in the stomach, cooking his belly like bacon. His comrade drops his weapon and tries to surrender.A) Kill himB) Let him run
>>30701879>A) Kill him
>>30701879>B) Knock him the fuck out
>>30701937You swing down the lever of your rifle and cook his head just before calling Pearl out. As Riley and Pearl come close, you hand Pearl the ammo from these men's rifles. She has trouble carrying it all, however, but comes up with a quick idea. She grabs one of their jackets and throws it on, seeing that they have specially made pockets for the ammunition that goes into these guns. It's quite large on her, to the point she must button the to button to ensure it does not fall down her slender shoulders. It is now that you realize you're losing quite a bit of feeling in your arm. Much longer and you'll begin to suffer necrosis. You ask Riley about a place to get treatment."We probably don't want to go to a doctor, per se.I know a guy who can help you out. He'll do it pro-bono, too. Or he will or I'll shoot him." Something about the idea is sketchy, but it might be good to lay low until you leave town.A) Find a real doctorB) Trust RileyC) Other
>>30702073>B) Trust Riley
>>30702073>B) Trust RileyShady 'doctors' are always good.
>>30702107>>30702130The three of you make your way out of the hotel and down the street. You walk for what feels like an hour before finally turning down a tight alley and finding an old metal door. Riley opens it up, casual as you could ever please and leads you into the back of a dentists office Riley sits you down on a crate while he goes to fetch the doctor. Pearl is fascinated by all the pictures of teeth, as well as the clay models. She plays with them while you resist screaming at the burning sensation in your shoulder. You can feel yourself sweating profusely, up until Riley returns with a balding man in glasses and a white apron."Got the sawbones. He's an old friend of the family. He's gonna knock you out and patch you up, good as new." Riley helps you into a chair before you have time to voice any concern. Soon the doctor has jabbed you full of two doses of something blue, and you feel yourself fading. Before you go under, you tell Pearl to make sure Riley doesn't dump you in a ditch. She laughs, but you don't.
>>30702307You regain your senses some time later. You're still in the operating chair, but now there is something off. You look around the room. It's dark, probably night time. The room has no source of light other than the front of the office, and all is quiet. You feel wide awake, despite being drugged a few hours ago. You stand up out of the chair and check yourself. The rifle is fine, you feel quite limber. Your left arm is nowhere to be seen however. It takes a few moments for this to sink in, and likely the only reason you haven't fainted is the trace of drugs still in your system. You look away and close your eyes, then look back, as if the missing limb would prove to merely be an apparition. Sadly, it does not, and when you check it's still gone.A) Shout for RileyB) Enter the front officeC) Leave through the backD) Other
>>30702363>A) Shout for RileyFuck I had a feeling he was more one of those "chop it off is easier than fixing it" doctors.
>>30702377>>30702363>A) Shout for RileyWell, we need a new arm now.I'm serious
>>30702377>Got the sawbones. This had pretty much sealed it
>>30702460Yeah. Fuck having one arm.
>>30702524So, I don't know if Rags will allow it. But a man's gotta tryThen>steampunk>magic>medicine (frankenstein style limb replacement)Either that or we are forever One-Arm Gregor
>>30702377>>30702460You shout for Riley. In the other room, you hear mumbling followed by something glass toppling over, and clumsy footsteps. You stand in the dark, patiently waiting for your comrade. The door opens slowly, and you see the silhouette of your sly companion emerge."Okay, now you're a bit drugged up and probably a little irrational right now," Riley speaks quietly, "So I'm gonna need you to take a deep breath before I come in."A) "Get in here, Riley."B) Take a breathC) Other
>>30702565Fucking please allow a robot steampunk copper arm or atleast this
>>30702566>A) "Get in here, Riley."When he's in,>C) "What the -FUCK- happened to my arm?"
>>30702597Thisalso tell him to put it bak
>>30702565>>30702593That, or we have consequences to our actions.
>>30702615>also tell him to put it bakOkay no, that just went full retard
>>30702566>B) Take a breath>A) "Get in here, Riley.">C) "Now, first you'll explain what happened to my arm."
>>30702618 consequence to some anons bad idea while i was away? do you wana play katawa shojo the rest of the quest?
>>30702597>>30702615You sternly call Riley into the room. He enters, shutting the door softly behind him. As soon as the door shuts and clicks, you let off a shout that rattles the glass bottles in the operating room. Riley presses up against the door in surprise."I didn't tell him to do it! It was infected! There was no time! It was all happening so fast! And Pearl didn't stop him either!" You explain that Pearl doesn't know what a fork is, let alone a bonesaw. "Okay, right right but it's not all bad! You're healthy and you've still got one arm to commit sin with right!? And I already sent word to the boss, he's willing to pay triple what he promised to make it up to you!"A) "It's not about money!"B) Draw the rifleC) Sit down in the chairD) Other
>>30702699Yes and we don't have enough cripple girls for Katawa, anon.
>>30702699>do you wana play katawa shojo the rest of the quest?Yes
>>30702767>A) "It's not about money!"
>>30702767>C) Sit down in the chair>D) Other"Maybe Pearl's lake can fix it. Or maybe there's another way..."
>>30702767>C>DAsk him how we'd look with a chansaw/hook arm
>>30702780He didn't mean 'lots of cute girls' he meant being one of the cripples
>>30702808Yeah this
>>30702792>>30702802"Yeah, no. Pearls says her lagoon won't grow back a whole arm. Or, she doesn't know. Either way, I have a way better idea. So long as you're willing to wait here for a couple more hours." Not seeing much choice, you agree. You take a deep breath and Riley helps you into the front office, and then to a sitting room down the hall. Pearl is there, messily eating cookies on a couch across from the dentist, who still sits in his bloody apron. You shoot him an ornery look, and he slouches under the pressure. You sit next to Pearl, who takes an immediate liking to your bandaged stump."Whoah! It's so gross! Can I touch it?"A) Tell her to stopB) Ignore herC) OtherIt's really hard to type when you're in a tickle fight. I hope you're happy I'm losing for you guys.
>>30702909>C) Other"If that makes you happy"
>>30702909>B) Ignore her>C) OtherShoot more ornery looks at the 'doctor'.Unacceptable. You can't lose a tickle fight to a little girl!
>>30702909 don't lie, you're enjoying it
>>30702909 Givem hell rags go for the armpit Also >>30702932and don't give the looks to doc he tried nigga's a fucking dentist what did you expect?
>>30703008It could be worse. He could've removed the wrong arm
>>30702932>>30703008You allow Pearl to lightly poke the stump. She giggles and makes squishing noises. Thankfully, the drugs still numb the pain, and so all you feel is a dull throb. You wait there, with Pearl in your lap until the front door of the office opens, setting off a bell. Riley and the doctor go to see who it is. When they return, Riley grins and clears off the coffee table. The doctor and a new woman, covered in soot and zipped up tight in a pair of shop coveralls, place three boxes on the table. One is large, and the other two are notably smaller. You ask Riley what's in them."It's the future. Funded by the boss, made from the best steel and powered by magic from the dark ages. Watch out now!" Riley opens up the large box. Within is what looks to be a metal and wire re-imagining of a human arm. It's black and copper surface shines in the light of the lamp in the corner of the room. "So? Do you love it! The doc and this lovely vision here are gonna jam this baby into your shoulder. If everything goes right, it'll probably work just as good as a real arm! That's great right!?"A) Close the boxB) AgreeC) Ask about itD) Other>>30702952>>30702992>>30703008I can't help it. She's got little fingers. It's like Shadow of the Colossus in pajamas
>>30703175>C) Ask about it"How strong and durable is it? Also, what's on the other two boxes"
>>30703211This.
>>30703211>>30703175Oh and yeah>B) Agreeafter asking those questions
>>30703175>BBBBBBBBBBBAlso>CBut make sure you>B
>>30703211>>30703253"It's made of solid steel and cable. It's only a few pounds heavier than a real arm. Testing showed that it can take a jet shell with no damage, and even fire shells don't work very well." You ask about the other boxes. "I'm glad you asked, my good sir! Check it out." Riley lifts the lids on the other boxes.In one is some sort of contraption that looks like it's made of the same material as the arm. The other has a similar gadget, but clearly it differs from the first. Riley pulls one out of it's box and holds it up. "We made these prototype augments to go with the arm. The boss wanted them to be customizable for specific jobs. This one has a spring loaded blade, sharp as any saber. The other has something we call the 'spitballer'. It can launch special shells that have a delayed ignition. We haven't had time to produce a lot of them, but they've tested well. We can attach either one to the arm once you've got it on. What do you say?"A) Accept the arm, but nothing elseB) Accept the bladeC) Accept the spitballerD) DeclineE) Other
>>30703514>B) Accept the bladeWe Ed Elric now
>>30703514>B) Accept the bladeor both, if we can.
>>30703175>B) Agree
>>30703514>C) Accept the spitballerBang bang we shoot things first and we can allways pickout a cool knife/saber later
>>30703543Both would be awesome but I doubt it'd be possible
>>30703562Well, it was said they were attachments.Also changing mind to >C) Accept the spitballeror both instead. Blade would be cool but spitballer sounds better.
>>30703533>>30703543In a few minutes, you are fitted with the arm, as well as the bladed attachment. There is no true feeling in the cold steel, but the mechanic workings of the arm do respond to your thoughts and commands, with the help of a pair of green gems that glow in the upper shoulder. You have no clue how it works, and neither Riley nor the buxom mechanic are able to explain it so that you do. In the end, you are satisfied to have a working limb again. Pearl again becomes fixated on your arm, touching it with her fingertips and commenting on it's smoothness. You thank the mechanic as she leaves the office, and are left alone with Riley. "So, don't leave me in suspense. How's it feel?"A) Ignore himB) "It's better than nothing."C) "I'm still upset."D) Other
>>30703788>D) Other"It's better than the old one. And Pearl seems to be enjoying playing with it so... I guess I'm okay with this"
>>30703788>BNot late this time
>>30703788>B
>mechanic arm>better than nothingIt'd be an understatement to call it an understatement
>>30703788>B) "It's better than nothing.">C) "I'm still upset."
>>30703820>>30703887>>30703921Riley shrugs as Pearl sticks her finger into the workings of your arm. After a few minutes helping her get unstuck, and a couple of bandages and some disinfectant, you and the others step out of the office. As you walk, Riley makes a suggestion."So we can pass of the arm as a prosthetic. So long as you don't move it around too much, nobody will think twice. But even then, we probably stand out too much. It might be a good idea to dump these outfits and put on something more inconspicuous before we leave town. That way it's less likely that someone spots us." Pearl isn't exited about having to put on more clothes, but you aren't sure it's a bad idea.A) AgreeB) Decline. Leave immediatelyC) Other
>>30703820Stupid Gewitter. It's not like I missed you or anything.
>>30704126>A) Agree>C) "Come on Pearl, you'll have time to be naked once we get somewhere safe. For now trust us alright?"
>>30704126>A) Agree
>>30704181This>>30704155:3
>>30704181>>30704210>>30704352The three of you head a little further into town, until you come to the shopping district. Riley hands you a few coins to get what you need, and tells you to be quick. You agree to meet back in fifteen minutes, and then head straight for the town gate. Riley then ducks into a small tailors. Pearl seems dejected at all the types of clothing on display around the center. There isn't time to browse, so you may as well take her with you where you're going.A) Get something niceB) Get something sportyC) Get something plainD) Other
>>30704415>A) Get something nice
>>30704415>>30704429Actually no considering her personality>B) Get something sportySomething she can easily move in, that's not too cumbersome or bothering, that she won't have trouble getting out ofAnd if possible, that is cute
>>30704458Gonna haveta go with this
>>30704429>>30704560You step into one of the better shops, in hopes of finding something more dashing to wear. You help Perl put together a new sundress and a leather jacket, as well as a bag large enough to hold her rifle and ammo. You discover that the butt of the rifle seems able to collapse in on itself, making storage much easier. As one of the clerks struggles to fit Pearl into a pair of stockings, you grab a shirt and a new pair of pants and a duster off of a rack. You slip them on quickly, finding a little difficulty in getting your new arm through the sleeve. It's tight, but so long as you don't flail the stitching should hold. You grab Pearl once she's done, and dump out the handful of gold for the clerk to count out. Riley is already waiting outside when you leave, dressed in slacks and a red jacket. He also seems to have had them quickly fix his patch to the shoulder of his new jacket. All that done, you make your way east to the nearest air station. You purchase three tickets, and board a ship to the town wherein you hope to find at least information on Donna's location.Pearl is quite fascinated with the ship as you ride the lift up to it. She asks both of you questions about it's function and operation, to the point that it starts to become grating. You try your best to keep her within reach as you discuss the next step of the plan with Riley."Like I said, these guys won't just give her to us if we ask. But, I also don't know much about the town. When we get there, we'll be right back in the open water. We can either lay low and hope we run into them, or gamble and start flipping over rocks."A) Try to be discreteB) Move fastC) Other
>>30704783>B) Move fast
>>30704812>>30704826The trip lasts about ten hours, and by the time you touch down, you and Pearl are exhausted. Riley suggests the two of you getting some sleep while he cases the town for tomorrow. A) Agree and choose a place to stayB) Stick togetherC) Other
>>30704971>A) Agree and choose a place to stay
>>30704971>A) Agree and choose a place to stay"Be careful, okay?"
>>30704987>>30704996You find a small, out of the way hotel for the night. As you and Pearl set up, Riley prepares to go out. As he's about to leave, you stop him and ask him to stay low, and not get himself hurt."Don't worry about it. I do this for a living, remember?" The two of you shake hands and Riley departs. You take up the lounge chair in the room, leaving the two beds for Riley and Pearl to split. As you lay down, trying hard to find a comfortable position with a large piece of steel strapped to you, you see Pearl fussing with her braid. It never was done correctly, and now she seems to be trying to get it right.A) Tell her to get some sleepB) Let her be and rest
>>30705047>C) Chat with her
>>30705047>A) Tell her to get some sleep
>>30705084You look over to Pearl and ask her what she's up to. "I'm just trying to get this thing right. Riley says my hair will get caught in a machine and rip right out of my head if I don't tie it up. I don't really know how to make a braid though, so I've been trying to get it before bed." You tell her you'd help if you knew how, but she claims to want to get it on her own anyway. You stay up a little longer before telling her to give up and sleep, so that you'll be able to leave early in the morning. She agrees and strips down nude before getting back into bed. It seems she's caught on to Riley's peeve. You switch off the lamp and shut your eyes, falling asleep in a matter of minutes. The next morning you wake to the hot sun in your face, and an odd odor in the air. You get up out of the chair and stretch. Pearl is still in bed, with her great length of red hair pooled on her pillow. Riley seems to have returned in one piece, but reeking of booze. A) Wake them upB) Let them sleep inC) Other
>>30705279>A) Wake them upLets get searching.
>>30705311You wake Riley and Pearl, hoping to get to work as soon as possible. Riley rolls out of bed and onto the floor, and Pearl sits up and stretches herself out. After dressing and a quick wash, the three of you head out. Riley brings you to a coffee shop, presumably for a bite. When you enter however, he pulls you to a booth and has all of you sit. "Alright, don't look too long but see the guy at the counter over there?" Riley gestures with his thumb to a police officer drinking coffee and reading a newspaper at the counter. "He's dirty. One of the guys who's teeth I pulled last night says his beat covers the block where they keep folks before they transfer them for selling. If we're lucky, we just have to squeeze the info out of him and then Donna will be locked up tight. If not, it might take a little more searching. He's our best lead though. So, how do you want to do this?"A) Let Riley lure him out backB) Talk to him yourselfC) Use Pearl as baitD) Other
>>30705465>A) Let Riley lure him out back
>>30705477He's the pro, afterall
>>30705477>>30705540You decide to let Riley handle the hook. He grins and stands up, approaching the counter casually. As he works, you order coffee and some pastries for you and Pearl. She munches, carefree, as you sip your drink and watch Riley work. You can't hear the words from this far, but you have an idea what Riley might be saying. He's giving the officer one of his speeches, like a candy coated cyanide pill. After a few minutes, the officer steps down from his stool and Riley follows. They head to the restroom, and shut the door behind them. You give Riley a few minutes, then stand up. As you begin walking to the bathroom, Pearl speaks up, through a mouthful of walnuts and fruit filling."Can I come too?"A) YesB) No
>>30705713>B) No
>>30705713>B) No"I'd rather you stay here for now, keeping an eye out for anyone who looks suspicious or dangerous, be sure to come and warn us, alright?"Gives her something to do and makes sure she doesn't go into the male restroomplus she won't need to see the roughing up
>>30705738>>30705745Pearl understands her orders, and returns to her breakfast. You make your way to the bathroom. As soon as you enter, you hear Riley, as well as some weak moaning. You turn the corner to the stalls and see the officer sitting in one of the standing urinals, with the flush continually spilling water down upon his head. Riley stands off to the side, smirking as he wipes a bit of blood from his hands."Son of a bitch got my new jacket messy. And he refuses to give it up. You want to take a crack at him?"A) Be kindB) Be intimidatingC) Be very intimidatingD) other
>>30705784>A) Be kind>D) OtherPlay good cop, bad cop.
>>30705809>>30705784How about we play bad cop, and even worse cop?>C) Be very intimidating
>>30705809You approach the officer. His groans intensify out of fear, but you don't take a hand to him. Instead, you take a knee and assure him that you won't need to hurt him again so long as he simply tells you how to get into the storage building. He turns away from you, and is treated to Riley's shoe in the teeth. You tell Riley to cease his violence, and ask the officer again. This time he takes a moment to think."...You have to try the front door. Knock on it and tell the guard you have the wrong address. Then you gotta go around back and knock again. They'll let you in. Just don't let that maniac near me again."A) Leave him to RileyB) Tell Riley to leave him aloneC) Other
>>30705878>A) Leave him to Riley
>>30705878>A) Leave him to Riley"Thank you for your cooperation. Hey Riley, I don't think we can let him spread the word about us, wanna take care of that?"Smile to them, turn around and leave
>>30705902>>30705905You thank him for his time and pat him on the shoulder. As you stand you turn to Riley and tell him to make sure you can't be tracked down. The officer begs for mercy, but Riley quiets him down with another strong kick in the mouth. As you fix your shirt and leave, you hear Riley begin to whistle a familiar song. You leave the bathroom and shut the door behind you, then return to Pearl. You sit with her a while longer, until Riley emerges."Ho, boy! You guys are gonna want to let that clear up before you go in there!" He makes his way to you, waving to the man behind the counter as he passes. "Sorry about the mess, You wouldn't believe how hard that was to flush." He arrives at the table and grins. "Everything's all taken care of. Let's pay the bill and get on down there."
>>30705967Wrapping there for tonight. New thread in about eight hours. I'm sorry if the pacing in this episode isn't good, I can try to speed things up if you guys prefer. I only just realized how bored you all must be.Thank you to everyone who played, I love you all and so does the child. If someone will archive, I'll have her blow you a kiss tomorrow morning. Description: Bleach and Pine-Sol
>>30705985> I only just realized how bored you all must be.Not bored at all, palAnd archived.
>>30706010Damn I ate the episode...Well, the tags are right, so..
>>30705985Pacing's fine, Rags. Thanks for running, love you too man.>>30706018Unless you're talking about the space before and after the dash, looks all good to me.
>>30706018>I ate the episode?
>>30706042The word 'episode'.The thread's name being different from the others bothers me a lot, even if it's not something major blame OCD
