>Objectives
Primary:
>Create a noticeable scene in LA that the entire city would take note of.

Side objectives:
>Drown a preacher before his congregation while praising Asherah's name.
>Forcibly grant others the power of Magic for Lucifer.

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HAHA TIME TO GET MAD ABOUT OATHS

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>Fara still in the list of summons on the character sheet

>>30821554
We still have the tear so we can technically summer her again. Although, I'm not sure why anyone in their right mind would want to after that mess.

>>30821577
I feel like we should avoid shade summoning in general. too much emotional baggage coming from having once been human.

>>30821628
We could try making better contracts.

>>30821641
I agree. Although I'm still done with shades.

>>30821641
I think we could get the same effect with less danger from thoughtforms or mythos summons.

You rap your knuckles against the decrepit door as the sounds of copulation continue beyond the threshold for another couple moments with an intelligible muttering of passion the only answer from beyond. With the second knock you highten your voice to do your best impression of a hispanic maid,”Housekeeping! Here to change your sheets and towels.”
Hot Rod breaks out into a laugh as soon as you do that, unable to keep a straight face,”Dude, what the fuck?”
You shrug, the sounds of passion cease and you wait a few moments before a man cracks open the door and peers at you through the threshold.

“You're not the maid-”
“Damn straight fucker,” You jam you foot into the crack of the door and shove the man inside.
As the man stumbles he regains his footing and throws a punch that decks you right in your jaw from your blindside, knocking you to the side with stars flying through your vision.

You hear the woman moving in the bathroom, the sound of running water with her. Washing up huh? Perfect timing.

Hot Rod steps in pulling the man away before he can resolve to press the issue he has with you.
“Hey. Woah buddy. Settle down.”
With a flash of his bones, Hot Rod throws the man back with slightly altered strength before offering you a hand, pulling you up.
“Ouch, that shit looks like it stung dude.”

You roll your tongue in your cheek as the taste of iron registers. You spit out a bit of blood and saliva. Cut the inside of your mouth, Dark thoughts bloom in your mind at that. Oh, you're gonna like this.

“That is no way to greet someone... Then again, I guess-” You begin.
“Who the fuck are you people?! Get out of our room!” The man gets up, backing off warily.
You hear the sound of running water stop and just about curse,”Rob? Rob, what's going on out there?” A fearful, yet tired voice from the bathroom door. A door in a dingy place like this? Who would've thought.

“Stay in there Joanna, I'll take care of this.” The man says as he inches over to his bed, his eyes betraying him to his target. Discarded pants that lie on the floor, near the head of the bed.

>[] Have Hot Rod deal with the man while you get the woman.
>[] Force the man back with a blast of air and cut him off.
>[] Summon the Hydra in the bathroom.
>[] (Other)

>>30821668
>Hot Rod breaks out into a laugh as soon as you do that, unable to keep a straight face,”Dude, what the fuck?”
>
Hot Rod didn't come with us, yo.

>>30821679
>>[] Force the man back with a blast of air and cut him off.
Clan down nigga. Just gonna torture you a little bit.

>>30821681
Ah fuck. Well he's here now. I was tired as fuck and he's fun here.

>>30821679
>[] Have Hot Rod deal with the man while you get the woman.

>>30821679
How much air can we blast at once? It's only at Novice and if it's comparable to Water was when it was that new then we won't be able to force him back with it.

Has Asher practiced with it at all to get a sense of how strong it be?

>>30821732
I'm sure it'll be enough to stagger him a little. Then we can punch him in the face and restrain him.

>>30821732
Not really. It'd generate extra burn to pull out enough to blow him back but the act itself could give him pause.
Mind the psychological hit it'd cause.

>>30821679
>[x] Have Hot Rod deal with the man while you get the woman.

There should be a ton of water from the shower going. Hyrdrokinesis it out of the pipes and air and off the chick in the bathroom and get it ready for our use.

>>30821750
Could we use the air to increase the temperature?

>>30821795
Not currently.

How many simple bird summons could we summon and control at one time?

Ten, though sustaining all of them without a prior charge could be taking and linking vision to all of them could be maddening if you're looking to do something like that.

If you wanted to throw birds at him it would just be better to create a summon that manifested as a flock.

>>30821850
I was thinking about in the future just going full The Birds on a city Or maybe Birdemic: Shock And Terror using summoning. It would be pretty freaky to most people, I'd imagine.

>>30821850
Then could we summon a swarm of BEES?

>>30821870

...Yes. You could summon a swarm of bees. Or Suzumebachi if you want to be really mean.

>>30821850
So we can create hivemind summons composed of multiple individual bodies?

That's neat.

I want to summon a swarm of Scorpions.

>>30821850
>If you wanted to throw birds at him it would just be better to create a summon that manifested as a flock.
How many birds would be in a summon pumped up as hard as, say, Fara was?

>>30821927
Fara was pretty pumped. ~70-100. Though you'd need a medium to pump it up as high as her.

>>30821951
>Fara was 7-10x as powerful as something we can create on the fly
Christ...

So we're going with
>[x] Have Hot Rod deal with the man while you get the woman.
right? Let's move this along.

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We had the option to make an air fairy earlier. Perhaps we could make a set?

>>30821996
Rather summon Medusa.

>>30821996
i think that could be an interesting project for later. High versatility, though might be a little low on power for a while.

>>30821679
>>[] Have Hot Rod deal with the man while you get the woman.
She's right next to running water after all. Why would we waste that?

You rub at your jaw sorely,”Hot Rod, he's goin for a gun. You wanted one, right?” The man freezes the moment you said that, staring at you with his blood gone cold as his brain begins to figure out exactly what kind of danger he's in right now.

Funny thing about that, whatever he rationalizes is wrong.

His body tenses like an animal as Hot Rod fixates upon him,”No shit?”

The man makes a lunge for the discarded trousers. Hot Rod's is later but faster with another flash of his dusky green anatomy, snatching the pants up in front of the man. With a shake Hot Rod notices the gun affixed to the belt by a holster.
The man swings another hammy fist at him, only to catch air as Hot Rod ducks with another assertion of his power and return a powered push, sending the man sprawling again.

You step around the man as he stares on in disbelief, the woman calls out of the bathroom, hearing the sounds of struggle. “Robert? What's happening? Robert?!”

Clearing your throat, you respond to the woman in your best authoritative mockery of a police Officer,”Ma'am, I need to ask you to step out of the bathroom. I am Agent John Doe, We're here on a tip that you and this man are conspiring against the glorious nation of America.”

“What?” There's a pause,” What?”

You chuckle at her confusion and disbelief and force your hand against the door, opening your senses to the presence of water beyond. You can feel the fuzzy outline of her form soaked in moisture. You could very likely pull the door down like this... Maybe? It'd be an interesting test of your power's strength.

>[] Materia Firma and throw the woman through the door.
>[] Convince her to come out on her own.
>[] Open the door. Run the water on this place.
>[] (Other)

>>30822066
>>[] Materia Firma and throw the woman through the door.
If he wants to test it out, then by all means.

>>30822066
>>[] Materia Firma and throw the woman through the door.
Holy shit awesome.

>>30822066
>[] Materia Firma and throw the woman through the door.
we need to do what they believe impossible and this will do the trick nicely i think

>>30822066
>>[] Materia Firma and throw the woman through the door.
Hot rod can't have all the fun.

>>30822066
>[] Materia Firma and throw the woman through the door.
Oh damn that's tempting.

It's a cheap-ass motel door, yeah? Not like she'll break all her bones or something. Probably get some nasty splinters, but we're about to do worse anyway.

If this works, then we just found an amazing fighting style.

>Saturate area in mist
>Materia Firma + Hydrokinesis to slam and throw people however we want.

>>30822066
>Materia Ferma her tits out her ass

>>30822228
Damn trip, staying on there when I don't want it.

You glance back to the dazed man as Hot Rod undoes the safety on his new toy, inspecting a shiny Glock recently liberated from its holster. Seems he's got shit covered.
The woman cries from beyond the door again and you roll your eye as you take a step back and to the side.

“Robert, I present you with your dear.. Er, Joanna, was it?” You feel the dull pain of your nerves creep up your arm like a slowly lit broquette burning a cyan blue as you “grip” the ambient moisture in the bathroom with your power, solidify the water and press it up against the woman and tearing her through the door along with taking off the hinges.

A half-naked beauty tumbles through screaming and you whistle sarcastically,”Wow Robet, you scored yourself a good one.”

The man spits,”Shut the fuck up. The hell is this?!”

Looking at the two of them, you start to put together the picture in your mind.

Robert's a pretty sturdy looking man, solid knuckles, stiff body. Didn't move faster than Hot Rod but that's a given. Guy could probably beat the shit out of you in a straight fight. His hair's short and balding a bit with the gleam of a wedding band on his left hand.

Joanna's a pretty fair woman though a bit weathered. Not quite a cougar and most definitely a milf. Her tits have a bit of a sag to them but their not bad and her wet dirty blonde hair takes on the appearance of mud falling over her shoulders, a towel barely clinging to her posterior to preserve some of her modesty. Eh, she's a bit chubby
You see a wedding band on her finger too.

“So, you two married, or just like each other?”

“Who the fuck are you?!” The man yells again, sounding like a broken record already.

Hot Rod puts the man at the end of the barrel of his own gun,”Hey man, watch that shit. Cuss'ns rude.”

The man tenses up, a bead of sweat rolling down his brow.
But you? You're relaxed as you tap a knuckle to your forehead,”Huh, Who am I?”

>[] Go for something grand and ridiculous.
>[] Tell them the truth.(Followers/etc.)
>[] Something edgy and half-hearted.(Your worst nightmare, blah, blah.)
>[] Don't say anything and get down to business.

Then...

>[] Start with Robert.
>[] Start with the Joanna.

(Driving someone to the airport. Back in 15-30.)

>>30822454
>[] Tell them the truth.(Followers/etc.)
>[] Start with the Joanna.
Don't crash

>>30822454
>[] Tell them the truth.(Followers/etc.)
>[] Start with Robert.
Roberts going to be a problem if we don't deal with him first, so lets deal with him first

>>30822454
>[x] Go for something grand and ridiculous.
>[x] Work the Followers into it somehow

>[x] Do them at the same time
Soak the sheets in water and then use magic to wrap them together in the sheets. Then we can materia firma to temp change the sheet water at range for the torture.

>>30822454
"Us? We're the guys from downstairs, and your rigorous fucking has "inspired" us to liberate your minds. Something I'm probably gonna enjoy a bit too much."

Take out a coin. "I'm going to flip this coin. If it's heads, my friend here will shoot you, Robert. If it's tails, Joanne will die. All that needs to happen to stop this...is you need to keep the coin from landing in my hand."

>>30822454
>[] Tell them the truth.(Followers/etc.)
>[] Start with the Joanna.
Summon the hydra and have it use it's tails to fuck her.

>>30822544
Too lewd.

>>30822454
>[] Tell them the truth.(Followers/etc.)
>[] Start with Robert.
Can we have Hot Rod try Robert? He needs to learn how to do the awakening before the big day. Now's probably a good time, and we can coach him. Also, trap Joanna with ice, so we don't get distracted.

>>30822548
I was thinking that the scales would make it fairly painful. But yeah, I guess it is pretty lewd.

>>30822544
Man, I know we're a prick, but we're not a complete psycho, damn.

>>30822576
It'd be a nice thought, having it be, "You can stop this. All you have to do is try." But the lewdness would probably not be taken well.

>>30822454
"Just a humble travelling magician who got tired of hearing you two fuck.

But don't worry Robert, one day you will thank me for this."

>[] Start with the Joanna.

Take some water and use it to freeze Robert to the bed so he can't move, we don't want any interruptions. Then start on Joanna, we'll tell Hot Rod to do Robert after we've done something to her.

>>30822576
>the scales
Hydra is insanely venomous to boot. Flesh contact is going to be a bad thing.

>>30822592
>>30822576
Not like it would work anyways. the contract is only for guarding and killing. Not in Hydra's M.O.

Plus it's kinda a "welcome to my magical realm" deal.

>>30822630
Freeze him in some opaque ice so he can't see what's happening.

Aright, I'm back guys,

Decide on something? >>30822528
Seems very Asher to me.

We're also leaning in favor of starting with the woman.

>>30822528
yeah this sounds good.

>>30823032
Modify it.

Don't jump right to killing. Say that we're going to flip it and heads, we burn the woman, tails we burn the man. We're gonna keep doing it until he stops the coin or we kill them both.

>>30823032
>>30823072
And do a blatant MAGIC! thing before we pull the coin. I don't really care what, so long as it's flashy.

Make sure to also give the MAGIC IS REAL! spiel also.

>>30823032
Maybe not "shoot you". Most awakenings seem to be due to supernatural torture, so maybe Hot Rod can claw him or something.

>>30823072
this. It might take a while for them to release the power and this will give them to time to find it.

>>30823094
Can we just scream "MAGIC IS REAL, RETARDS" into their ears?

>>30823094
We already used water to pull the woman out of the bathroom, and the man saw our eyes and veins glow.

>>30823127
But we didn't explain shit. We didn't jump right to the torture with Denny's waitress. We explained that magic be real after popping Fara on her and it worked.

>>30823109
We don't really care that much, they were being annoying. I would be perfectly comfortable with letting them die.

>>30823154
If you see someone glowing blue and manipulating water, it's a fair bet that you'll conclude something supernatural is going on.

>>30823159
They might be annoying shitbags, but letting them die is losing out on a bit of favor with Lucifer for no real reason.

>>30823094
Oh, can we make some sweet looking water armor via materia firma? This would be flashy, and protect us if their powers get a bit out of hand.

>>30823159
No faggot. AWAKENS FOR LORD LUCIFER

>>30823184
Not really, Lucifer doesn't care.
Plus they're gonna be hostile to us anyway, they don't seem the pragmatic type. Probably path of blood walkers.

>>30823191
And if they're hostile to us? We can awaken way better candidates than these two, FAGGOT.

>>30823250
>Probably path of blood walkers.
Then we kill them when they walk down that path. But before that, we still give them the choice.

>>30823250
Well, let's not lose sleep if they die, but we should try to practice keeping people alive when we awaken them.

>>30823250
I agree with this guy, these two seem practically useless, they're guaranteed to hate the fuck out of us.

I for one hope they die trying to fight us with their newly awakened powers. That's a perfect win situation, we don't execute anyone in cold blood, so our companions still have a good opinion of us, and we also don't have to deal with training or allowing these fucks to live unchecked.

>>30823278
The path we have chosen is the path where we give as many others as possible knowledge and then a choice. It is preferable if we don't kill them all in the process

>>30823250
Listen. There's always going to be a chance that the people we're trying to awaken try to kill us. We're fucking torturing them for Gods sake.

Should always try.

>>30823329
I also hope they try to fight us immediately. They're a bit of a liability either way right now, since we don't want to attract any attention from the law. Hopefully, hydra can eat their bodies or something.

>>30823332
I guess I just feel like I'd rather quality over quantity, you know?

I would rather we awakened people on more of a case by case basis, instead of awakening random peasants left and right. I know that differs from the philosophy of the followers, but god damn it, we're Asher and we do what we want.

>>30823278
how do you know which path they'll walk down?

>>30823302
We don't need practice at that, just don't hurt them in ways that would threaten their lives.

>>30823332
Rather kill them than have them kill us.

>>30823354
There is always a chance! With these people, especially the man, I'd say that chance is ridiculously high. With the waitress, it was far lower. Let's pick the people we have a good chance with, rather than a bad chance.

>>30823400
>how do you know which path they'll walk down?
>
I don't. That's what we give them the choice and act according to what they pick.

>>30823418
thats the thing, you don't know what they'll pick
until they kill you
and then it's too late

Friend gave us a chance, so I'm giving these guys a chance. No reason to go full murderhobo.

>>30823388
I get the feeling that we will need to do some quantity awakenings (maybe just to cause some chaos to keep the gov distracted) but i agree that we should definitely keep an eye out for those with great potential

>>30823400
> don't hurt them in ways that would threaten their lives.
I'm pretty sure they have to feel like their life is in danger to awaken, no? All awakenings would be successful if you could just hurt them a bit.

>>30823475
If someone breaks into your apartment and begins torturing you and your lover with magic, you're gonna be afraid for your life even if they are obviously trying not to kill you. That's just how humans are.

“Well I- We, are the guys from downstairs.” You give Robert a sarcastic grin as his eyes vent anger towards you,”And your rigorous fucking has “inspired” us to liberate your minds.” Your grin twists into a sardonic smile,”Something I'm going to enjoy a little too much.”

You dip a hand into your pocket and withdraw a coin from within that you start rolling between your fingers as you casually hoist the woman up onto the bed using your recently commandeered water as she gives a stunned shriek of being hoisted up by the opalescent fluids as your eye shimmers its sign of power.
“Here, here. First thing, magic is real.” You force her against the wall, another scream from her and an,”Oh God!” You tsk' her in a chiding fashion,”No dear, only you can save yourself here. You smile to yourself as you wield your power and feel no more than a dull burning sensation through your free hand. Perhaps there will come a day when it's wholly gone?
“Second thing, and I'm curious here. What's the relation? You two wed or having an affair?”

“Fuck you asshole!” Robert shouts only to get pistolwhipped by Hot Rod.
“Yo man, I said t' cut it th' fuck out with ya cuss'n!” Hot Rod presses the barrel of the gun against Robert's temple, shutting the guy up again.

“Okayyy, going to assume you two are doing the naughty behind your respective spouses. Well that's fun. We got to fuck up each other's day.” You cease rolling the coin between your fingers and hold it between your thumb and forefinger for all to see.

“I'm going to flip a coin since there's two of you. If it's heads, I burn the bitch. If It's tails, I burn the asshole. I'll be keeping a tally. Three strikes and you're done. Brains on the wall. One of you needs to stop me, or both of you are dead. Capiche?”
You observe both of them for a moment, the woman mumbles something about you being a psycho, the man keeps his trap shut.

Hey Dran do you think we can have a time skip straight to Sunday after this? Kinda dragging it out a little bit, don't you think?

With a wave of your hand, you make a sheet of water lock Robert to the opposite wall of the motel, Hot Rod backing off with a shrug,”Ah, alright. All you then man? Let's see how you do this shit.”

The woman blanches, staring at you fearfully, her eyes flicking to the coin,”Please, don't do this. You don't need to do this. I'm sorry, I'll go home, I didn't want to do this to my husband, please.”

“You bitch, what the hell!” Robert yells across the room red-faced,”You just gonna sell me out like that?! I thought you loved me!”

“P-Please,” The woman blubbers, tears streaming down her face.

You steel your own heart. Not that it takes much, fuck these people, you're the one in charge. You flip the coin and it spins through the air, lands in your palm and you turn it over...

“And it's...”

> Well, it's heads, but you don't really like this guy.
>[] “Tails! Asshole gets the scalding!”
>[] “Heads, sorry bitch, yer up.”

>>30823541
>>[] “Heads, sorry bitch, yer up.”
I actually flipped a coin.

>>30823524
Planned on it.

>>30823541
>[] “Heads, sorry bitch, yer up.”
We flipped it, fair is fair.

>>30823541
>[] “Heads, sorry bitch, yer up.”

>>30823578
Two face or Anton?

>>30823541
>>[] “Heads, sorry bitch, yer up.”
Asher might be crazy, but he doesn't cheat a coin toss.

>>30823587
Call it, friend-o.

>>30823587
uh neither, I just don't want to cheat on this

>>30823541
>[] “Heads, sorry bitch, yer up.”
Do it in a cool pattern if we can. I kinda want the people we awaken to have our brand or something of the like,

>>30823541
>[] “Heads, sorry bitch, yer up.”
If we bothered to flip the coin in the first place, we might as well do what the coin says.

Plus, I'm 100% certain that Hot Rods eagle eyes caught what it landed on, don't want him to think we're a liar, do we?

>>30823636
Point, though that power isn't passive despite having a relatively manageable ache.

>>30823541
Tails. We didn't take an oath of truth. ;)

>>30823675
Hey dude, don't be a dick.

>>30823656
>that power
I was about to freak out about the possibility of us getting passive powers, but then I realized that we already have the aqua sense thing.

>>30823686
Most passives would be more akin to a metamagic of sorts. Asher will get more into that later.

“Heads, sorry bitch. Fair is fair.”
You show her the heads side of the coin held betwixt your fingers and send a surge of power to convert the water to scald her while maintaining shape. She begins to scream in pain and fear until you cover her mouth with a patch of water.
“What in god's name...” The man's jaw slacks, at a loss for words now as he realizes just how unreal his situation is.”

You focus the heat particularly upon her palm until a spot the size of a silver dollar begins to boil and bleed.
Only then do you end and let her breath again as she chokes, coughing up old air and taking deep, labored breaths. At a loss for words like him, you flip the coin again.

“Tails.”

The man suffers through, biting at the water block like a wooden bit to keep from crying out in agony.

“Heads.”

The woman receives another turn, a second burned bloody mark to march up her arm.
“Two for you, one more and I'm wasting you.”

“Tails.”

The man takes his second round on the verge of passing out, yet he remains conscious by the time your done.
“Two for you now, we're coming down to the end. Next flip and one of you dies.

Both of their eyes are now glued to the coin, weary from torture and anxious at the next result.
You present them the coin one last time before flipping it.

It lands in your palm and you turn it over, looking between the both of them. They should both be at about their limit now. A death might push them, or they could be duds that can never awaken.

>[] Leave them, enough is enough.
>[] Make them out each other. (Who deserves to live more?)
>[] Look at the coin, proceed as planned. (It's heads)
>[] (Other)

>>30823837
>>[] Look at the coin, proceed as planned. (It's heads)
We started it. Gotta finish it.

>>30823837
>[] Make them out each other. (Who deserves to live more?)
try to get them emotional enough to awaken, that's the point of all this.

>>30823680
Aww common. Were torturing people. Its a silly decision.

>>30823837
>>[] Make them out each other. (Who deserves to live more?)
Get that emotional bond working.

>>30823837
I have an idea.

What if we start threatening to ruin their lives after they die? The woman was more concerned about being caught cheating than the fact that we threw her through a door.

Make an illusion of one of them or a retarded cant-do-anything thoughtform of one of them and start going on about how it's a shame they weren't able to git gud because the ride doesn't end with death.

>>30823988
>ruin their lives
ruin their reputations*

>>30823988
I like it. We can threaten all sorts of shit, we can bring them back as zombie slaves, kill their loved ones, eat their souls, etc. They don't know what we're capable of.

>>30823988
>The woman was more concerned about being caught cheating
Mind you, she thought that this was happening because she was a cheat.

>>30824052
Oh. Well I guess it would be less effective than I'd imagined.

I say we summon the hydra. I'm sure if one or either of them turn it will be after that. Then we could feed the dud to the hydra.

>>30823837
If we end up killing one of them, don't use the gun.

It's noisy and a waste of ammo. Just shove a water spike through their skull if we have to.

>>30824108
Aggressive irrigation of the ear.

>>30823837
>[] Make them out each other. (Who deserves to live more?)
Summon the Hydra. Threaten to have hydra eat whoever deserves it more. More gruesome = more likely to awaken, I'd bet.

Just how big is the hydra?

>>30824219
It's a baby.

>>30824225
That's not a descriptor of size when discussing mythical animals.

Small dog? Big dog? Horse sized? Bigger?

Grown hydra is pretty damn big.

>>30824247
Big dog without the heads.

>>30824261
Ok. So this thing is actually pretty fuckin big when you factor in the heads.

“Look, since it's come down to this, I'll have you know that it doesn't just end with death.” You look back and forth between your two attentive “pupils” as they hang on your every word at the bring of their conscious minds.
“I'm also going to hunt down your families, animate your carcasses and make them kill your spouse while you're forced to watch them.

Death isn't the end and you need to stop me or I'll go the full mile. You peek at your hand and sigh.
“It's heads.”

“No, please no. Please, please, please, please!” The woman screams as you deliver the water block back over her mouth to muffle those screams.

“You need to stop me.”

You stare into her eyes and for a moment you think that you see some kind of understanding. She begins to thrash, not away from the pain to come but to fight for her life.
“Not good enough.” You raise the temperature around her neck and begin to constrict a ring of hot water-turning-steam to choke and burn the life out of her as she thrashes with even more vigor.

You see the glimmer of power from her eyes and a flush ripple through her veins as she lights up like a christmas tree.

At that, you cease. “Good. You get it.” You let her down roughly, letting the water simply dissolve from her body.

“Hot Rod, Knock her out.”
The kid moves at your command, brandishing the back of the gun to put her to sleep as you move onto the man.

“Jo gets it. Do you get it chum? Asshole? Bastard? Fucker?” You just about spit in the man's face as he strains against your bonds to punch you, forcing you to feed more power through until you make him cut the shit with a hard slap of water.

“Since she gets it, the coin's tails. Time for you to die.”

You begin the same finishing touch as the man thrashes hard against you, aching to muscle his way out of this situation. You watch the ring of his neck sizzle and boil out as his struggles slowly turn to a surrender.

A failure.

You crush his neck with your power to ensure his demise.

This shit isn't easy. Or maybe it's not you, it's them? The asshole that awakened you... He stuck a finger in your eye. Maybe if you had more personal touches, more cruelty, they'd awaken faster? Burning marks into them doesn't seem to be quite enough...

It's been about half an hour since you ruined this woman's day.

>[] Wait for the woman to wake up and give her the Follower's spiel before leaving.(Lucifer doesn't require this)
>[] Leave.

>[] Return to your motel room.
>[] Find a new motel.
>[] Check into Sheri's ranch.

>>30824381
>[] Wait for the woman to wake up and give her the Follower's spiel before leaving.(Lucifer doesn't require this)

>[] Find a new motel.

We should keep moving, we kinda tortured people here. And even if we didn't do anything suspicious here I don't think we should stay in any one place for too long.

>>30824381
>>[] Check into Sheri's ranch.
Let's humor Dran guys

>>30824381
>[] Wait for the woman to wake up and give her the Follower's spiel before leaving.(Lucifer doesn't require this)
>[] Return to your motel room.

>>30824381
>[] Wait for the woman to wake up and give her the Follower's spiel before leaving.(Lucifer doesn't require this)

>[] Check into Sheri's ranch.

>>30824381
>>[] Wait for the woman to wake up and give her the Follower's spiel before leaving.(Lucifer doesn't require this)
She deserves to at least know why. If possible, we need to get rid of the body (hydra snack?).

>Anything but staying here.

>>30824381
>[] Wait for the woman to wake up and give her the Follower's spiel before leaving.(Lucifer doesn't require this)
If we're going to let her live, we might as well make sure she understands whats going on. It won't take that much effort, surely. Might want to drag her into a different room though, because
>[] Check into Sheri's ranch.
we should probably get out of here, better safe then sorry. For all we know, some random jackoff in the next room over heard EVERYTHING, and has laready called the police. I mean, we could hear them fucking right?

>>30824459
Why the fuck would you even post this video?

>>30824459
Nah, I think it's the "Finally let Asher and Hot Rod get their rocks off" option.

Will probably also cause a scene with the women of our group as well.

>>30824459
how is it a trap?

>>30824459
>>link related
I think I'm gonna barf and cry.

>>30824381
>[x] Wait for the woman to wake up and give her the Follower's spiel before leaving
>[x] Check into Sheri's ranch.

>>30824487
It'll just give us some sort of venereal disease and a fade to black. Do you really think it's worth it?

>>30824381
>[] Wait for the woman to wake up and give her the Follower's spiel before leaving.(Lucifer doesn't require this)

Anything but Sheri's ranch
prefer finding a new motel

>>30824511
Brothel prostitutes are checked and kept clean with supplied protection.

It's a legally mandated brothel and the woman can't work there if they carry risk of infecting their clients.
That's just how Nevada is.

>>30824503
If it helps, it doesn't sound like a bad idea.

>>30824534
Sorry if I say that I don't believe that in the slightest.

>>30824503
I sat there watching that while I was eating. Didn't stop eating. Kinda made me hungrier.

>>30824381
>Just leave
>Sheri's ranch

>>30824503
Did you not enjoy the splooshy noises?

>>30824381
>[] Wait for the woman to wake up and give her the Follower's spiel before leaving.(Lucifer doesn't require this)
>[] Find a new motel.

>>30824534
>>30824511

We don't even have to have sex with a whore while we're there, I mainly suggested it just as a thank you to Hot Rod for being a bro.

I'm virtually 100% certain Helia will get all jealous if we decide to go there, if you want to have sex, but not with a prostitute, there's a good opening right there.

>>30824534
Yo Dran, uh do our bodily fluids counts as water?

>>30824602
>We don't even have to have sex with a whore while we're there
Except that's what everyone is voting for.
I'd don't really care either way, but it's not going to accomplish anything

>>30824381
>Just leave
>Sheri's ranch

>>30824381
>[] Wait for the woman to wake up and give her the Follower's spiel before leaving.(Lucifer doesn't require this)
>[] Find a new motel.

>>30824381
>>[] Wait for the woman to wake up and give her the Follower's spiel before leaving.(Lucifer doesn't require this)
>[] Find a new motel.

>>30824381
>Leave
>Sheri's ranch

>>30824381
>[]Leave
>[] Sheri's Ranch

Does anybody else find the constant "HEY GO TO SHERI'S RANCH!" thing a bit obnoxious? It's obviously a loaded choice and Dran is constantly pushing it because either magical realm or because he really really wants to write bad shit happening and he's being completely unsubltle about it. Or both.

>>30824381
>[] Leave.
>[] Find a new motel.
I just want to get to the church. Going to the ranch accomplishes nothing but wasting more fucking time.

>>30824675
nope, now stop samefagging

>>30824381
>[] Wait for the woman to wake up and give her the Follower's spiel before leaving.(Lucifer doesn't require this)
>[] Find a new motel.

>>30824675
Nah, he probably wants an excuse to time skip. We can't have three more filler threads just waiting for Sunday.

>>30824675
I just think it's samefags who want to fuck a whore for some reason.

>>30824381
>[] Wait for the woman to wake up and give her the Follower's spiel before leaving.(Lucifer doesn't require this)
>[] Find a new motel.

>>30824381
>[] Wait for the woman to wake up and give her the Follower's spiel before leaving.(Lucifer doesn't require this)
>[] Check into Sheri's ranch.

>>30824716
>>30824381
>[] Wait for the woman to wake up and give her the Follower's spiel before leaving.(Lucifer doesn't require this)
>[] Find a new motel.

>>30824700
>Nah, he probably wants an excuse to time skip
Pretty much. I was going to write a scene last thread if you guys chose. But then it ended up being this couple in a motel because you guys of course chose to get them to cut this shit out in the most unsocial manner.

Anyway, yeah, it'll just be a break-time and everyone getting spa-time at Sheri's.

>>30824675
I'm pretty sure you're just the same guy complaining about this over and over again. Chill out man, nobody's been acting obnoxious other than you.

The two of you wait up in the room for the woman to come around. You debate on what to do with the body until your hydra speaks up about it.
(You...Kill. We-Eaaaat.) Not a question from them but more of a statement. The hydra's.. hungry? And willing to take care of disposal.

Will you let them eat?

>[] Why not?
>[] Nah, just dump the body in the shower and frame suicide.
>[] (Other)

>>30824767
>>[] (Other)
Meat grinder

>>30824767
>[x] Why not?

>>30824767
>[] Why not?

>>30824767
>>[] Why not?

>>30824767
>[] Why not?
We might as well, just let the eating go down in the bathroom, and seal off the door as completely as we can with some ice magic, so there's no noises, stank leaking out.
>[] Nah, just dump the body in the shower and frame suicide.
This seems dangerous as hell, how can a man kill himself in the manner we killed him? With burns, and impossible strangulation?

>>30824767
Another summon getting uppity. Tell it no then explain it's not in charge. You gotta setup some boundaries or something.

>>30824767
>Hot Rod looks on in horror as our stinky hydra eats the body

>>30824849
>With burns, and impossible strangulation?
Tried to hang himself with an extension cord?

>>30824823
Still samefagging?

>>30824863
Naw man, it's only the first time
first time fara did this we gave her more power
we should totally do that again
>Give hydra more power

>>30824863
It's just asking for some food, not a big deal. Win win situation. We wait until it actually goes against our will to put it in its place.

>>30824917
The problem is not the asking it's the fact he didn't ask at all. It just gave us a statement/order. Make it ask us for some food at least.

>>30824917
>not a big deal. Win win situation
I remember people saying this when Fara first went maverick in the desert.

>>30824964
Yeah, you were probably one of them!

>>30824950
I think it's just stupid anon, it clearly isn't a deep thinker.
>>30824964
Fine fine, we can admonish it for being impolite or some bullshit, but I do think it's a good idea. At least it "kinda" asked before it did something.

>>30824731
I don't believe you on this for a second. There's no reasonable explanation for a timeskip necessitating a trip to Sheri's other than to set up some drama.

But it looks like the other players are all down for you reaming them, so whatevs. Onward to Sheri's and further destabilizing group relations.

>>30824987
Sucks to suck, samefagger.

“Why not? Go at it.” You throw the body into the bathroom with some assertion of your power and feed the Hydra and put into existence with water as a medium. It coils and winds into form as its poisonous body begins to permeate its sulfurous odor.

Thinking better this time, you ice over the vents and the door to prevent the leak as the two heads engulf the man at both ends, swallowing him whole up until they meet each other, chortle a hiss and melt him apart, swallowing the halves whole.

Hunter looks on for only a moment before he shudders away,”Aww, dude that's fuck'n gnarly man...”

“Eh, thing's hungry, I'm down a summon, and we need to get rid of a corpse.”

“I guess but shi-it dude.”

The two of you quickly get fed up with waiting and slap the woman awake. Rather, Hot Rod does as you watch from a safe distance. Hydra's dispelled and the most curious thing you observe... the body's gone. Not even a trace of blood, yet the stench of the Hydra persists when you try to open the bathroom.

Curious.

It seems happy for the food at least, though it doesn't express it. A very simple creature really, although a violent one.

When Joanna comes around, you tell her what the followers told you, and about her three choices. She seems hesitant, as though she doesn't believe you, but finally asks to just be let go.

You wish her well with something the followers have said to you,”Walk in peace.”

When you leave, you find Eshe standing just outside, smiling,”It is good to see you Asher.”

“Watching me again, huh?”

“Someone has to cover your tracks. I knocked out the neighbors with Helia's help.” She puts a hand on your shoulder and squeezes firmly. For a moment, you think that she's going to kiss you, but she just nods.
“I am proud of you Asher.”

You feel a bit embarrassed and just kind of nod at that,”Yeah... Thanks Eshe. So uh..” You glance back into the room,”We should leave now.”

“Yes, we should,” She agrees.

“So, can we go to Sheri's Ranch now? I know my man Ash's got the caching.”

* * *


The week passes in luxury. Aerin had been a bit miffed about going to Sheri's rannch up until she found out about the spa facilities. You all rented out a luxury room sweet with the fat stacks of cash you swiped from the ATM.

It's a bit nervewracking, heh, to just chill out like you all did but the women of Sheri's ranch were nonetheless... accommodating.

Helia's been silent lately, you figure that she must be jealous or something.

Eshe seemed interested in “liberating” the women but she was successfully talked down when approached again with the topic of Sunday, which Aerin still seemed fairly against. She begrudged it every time it was brought up with no clear signs of warming to it. It stands though that you're unmoving with it.

Having not one but two gods favor you was just something you could NOT pass up.

...Somewhere in these past few days you missplaced Fara's tear but figured you were better off without the reminder.

Sunday morning and your time in Pahrump would come to a head. No time for breakfast, and no one seemed to sleep well that night. You came to realize how light a sleeper Eshe was as well, the slightest sound waking her.

Time to do this deed... A repurposed elementary school... The adult crowd would be in the auditorium for their service, the children in the old classrooms for their own version. Whole building has 4 exits, but the gym has only two.

This is what you know, yet you aren't there yet...

Aerin gives you a dirty look when she sees you in the morning in the suite, sparing no other words as Eshe keeps her in peripheral at all times.

>[]Get a newspaper.
>[] Go to the gunstore.
>[] Try to convince Aerin of this...
>[] Go directly to the church.

>>30825307
>...Somewhere in these past few days you missplaced Fara's tear but figured you were better off without the reminder.
Ok. NOW I'm worried.

>>30825335
>>[] Go directly to the church.
Please. Let's get this over with.

>>30825343
You chose this.

>>30825335
>>[] Go directly to the church.

>>30825335
>>[]Get a newspaper.
Anything we should keep our eye on?

>>30825307
>...Somewhere in these past few days you missplaced Fara's tear but figured you were better off without the reminder.
This is either horribly bad, or it just means the tear melted or something. We won't know until later.
>[]Get a newspaper.
>[] Try to convince Aerin of this...
Might as well do these two, simultaneous like.
>>30825344
I feel like if we're going to do this, we have to do it right. With every member of our team on board.

A good operation is like slow roasting a... foodstuff. You gotta let it take it's time for the best results.

>>30825335
I kinda want to try to convince Aerin, but I'm starting to think it's never going to happen. A shame, since she was probably my favorite minion, though it's starting to look like she's just a walking stack of LIMIT points waiting to happen now.

>>30825450
I-I do like LIMIT points, Anon.

>>30825476
Huh, LIMIT allows me to reward you for less optimal decisions. Go figure.
Stay in character.

>>30825502
We manipulate her then. That's in character for Asher.

The priest is totally gonna awaken when we try to drown him and we're going to have to make a decision about whether we want to finish him for Asherah points and piss off the followers or if we want to try again later which would be really hard to pull off, probably..

>>30825335
>[]Get a newspaper.

I like knowing what's going on.

>[] Try to convince Aerin of this...

Ask her what makes the church so special. We're going to have to manipulate her into wanting to do it, so we need to get her talking about it.

>>30825335
>[] Try to convince Aerin of this...
"Look, this war is going to catch up to them sooner or later. Don't you wish you could have awoken with people you knew, as opposed to complete strangers. It's harsh, but it's the only way that they will be able to save themselves down the road."

>>30825564
>Ask her what makes the church so special. We're going to have to manipulate her into wanting to do it, so we need to get her talking about it.
If only we could find some story about the Priest didling kids or something. Would make our job so much easier.

>>30825550
Ohhhhhhhh, it's gonna suck ass if that happens. I want to metagame it so that we knock him out, then drown him now, but we have to
>>30825502
stay in character

>>30825550
Then we need to not give him the chance to break out. I mean, we'll be busy talking about Asherah while we're drowning him, so it'll be pretty clear we intended to kill him.

>>30825581
Him breaking out isn't the problem; we can kill him easy whether he awakens or not. The problem is that killing him anyway if he awakens means pissing off Eshe and possibly the other followers when they hear about it.

>>30825580
Well, I think Asher is smart enough to have thought of that. Maybe we can bring up the possibility with Eshe in advance, maybe get her blessing to kill him just in case?

>>30825579
We could illusion one on the computer screen.
Not really. Glowing nerves mean illusion is kinda badd.

Wait a fucking second.
>Nerve magic is extremely effective on Veins
>Nerves are the only class that gets mind control
>Helia acting weird
>Helia a Vein
>Fara was a Nerve in life
>Fara tear missing
FARA IS MINDCONTROLING HELIA

>>30825697
wut

>>30825714
Happenings are happening, anon.

>>30825697
Nigga you just went full shadowrun

If you don't want the priest to awaken while you kill him, just strangle him with hydrokinesis. The man doesn't have to be kicking and screaming to be part of a magical spectacle. A proper strangling doesn't feel threatening at all. Kind of funny, I remember the first time I was strangled, I thought it felt like the fire sprinklers went off, just a cold tingle.

The group leaves, walking about having long abandoned the stolen jeep. You pick up a newspaper as everyone's fallen silent in mental preparation for the deed.

The local headlines:

Denny's Pipes Bust! Looks like a Gorilla in an antique store!
Days ago a Denny's reported all staff knocked unconscious due to a buildup of gas. A waitress lighting a cigarette to smoke in the bathroom set it off, causing viscious burns to her body and impalement from shrapnel. Denny's being put under inspection for safety. Authorities warn against smoking in public areas.


Motels That Stink!

Local Motel 6 and Charlie's Cheap Inn Motel report sewage leaks from backed up septic tanks causing a foul odor to take hold. Visitors checked out early due to the offensive smells and the Motels are seeking the source.

And for National news...

The Tsunami in the last month was found to have been triggered by a 10.2 earthquake that's taken California into the sea, America mourns as many lives are lost. Refugees that have been relocated to shelters face the new trial of homelessness and finding new places to live. President Obark Bakarma promises to do everything he can for these refugees and ensuring the future welfare of America in these times of crisis.

No world news on this paper... Huh. Maybe just not the right newspaper. Should check a better one in LA. These developments are out of control. What exactly is happening back in Cali?

“They are lying.” Eshe assures with it being likely that they've given up with the Follower's attack and occupation. Only so much they can do you begin to figure. They don't want anyone knowing about magic after all.

But what if California really was dragged into the sea?

En route to Sunday Service, you eye Helia some and she smiles back at you. As usual it seems that she likes you, even if she's been pretty somber lately.

Aerin though? She looks like she wants to deck you. That's a problem.

“So, Aerin. You ready to do this?” You look at her from the side with Hot Rod and Helia between you. No telling when she'll smash your face off. This fucking bitch.

“Asher.” Her voice is stern, constrained, and dripping with anger,”I already know what needs to be done.”

>[] Press the issue...
>[] Let it go.
>[] Leave this shit to Eshe.
>[] (Other)

>>30825778
Watch your back, shoot straight, conserve water, and never, ever, make a contact with a banshee.

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>>30825831
>President Obark Bakarma
>>30825841
>[] Leave this shit to Eshe.

>>30825843
Actually, it's more like "Make the contract with the banshee really really fucking good and not a glorified 'whatever'."

>>30825841
Keep our voice level and calm. Don't raise our voice.

"That's not what I asked Aerin. Are you ready?"

>>30825841
>[] Press the issue...
>[] Leave this shit to Eshe.
Might as well combine these. Try to appeal to her with Eshe as backup.

If that doesn't work,
>[] (Other)
Suggest she keep watch from the outside. If she doesn't like what we're doing, we shouldn't force her to participate. At least this way she can stay useful to a degree, maybe.

Alright, so talk to her with Eshe, yes?

>>30825994
Yes

>>30825994
Sounds about right.

It's maddening to know that there's something that we have to do to get Aerin to stop being a bitch about this and we can't figure out what it is..

>>30826010
Sucks to be dumb.

>>30825926
I like this option. Then let's get this going... I've been waiting for this moment.

So wait. What happened to the MILF that we awakened? She just bounced? Was there anything we could have done to make her join?

>>30826055
She'll come up again in the future.
And yeah, she chose peace.

>>30826055
She did indeed just bounce.

>>30826079
Haha, bet she's a churchgoer.
I'm sure she'll be thrilled to see us again.

>>30826079
>>30826081
What a waste. Oh well. At least Lucifer will be... slightly pleased I guess.

>>30826121
Lucifer just wants the deed done. Whether they join, defy, or walk in peace doesn't matter.

>>30826121
How is it a waste? She wasn't going to join us after we tortured her and killed her lover in front of her. We're frankly lucky she didn't try to kill us. This was the best outcome we could reasonably hope for.

>>30826169
You people are really over blowing this "dey gunna keel us" shit. I'm sure it happens but she was safely restrained by Hot Rod, and he's a kid. Clam down.

You keep your voice nice and steady with your eye on the titless wonder, she returns your gaze, with an impatient expression.
“Aerin, that's not what I asked.” You keep eye contact, “Are you ready?”

She spits to the side,” Yeah, sure. As I'll ever be.”

“You can stand outside if you want.” You offer that to her, through Eshe lays a hand on your shoulder from behind.

“She must enter. We must see her help these people.” She looks to the amazon-woman, eyes unflinching as always,” The paper, they have given up on California, when the war comes here, will they be ready or will they die? The choice lies with you.”

“I know, I fucking know that Eshe...” Aerin grits her teeth so hard that her jaw glimmers beneath her skin,”It's just hard okay? It's a hard thing to do. These people aren't prepared to die, they didn't ask for this.”

“They won't be asking for it when others come here.” You say, taking part again,” Remember what we said? This is good for them. They can awaken alongside people they know at least. Wouldn't it have been nice for that to happen to you?”

Aerin shuts up on that note,”Let's just get this over with.”

Helia, leans into you a little as the two of you walk,” Umm, Asher? Can I hold your arm?” She smiles to you, she's actually pretty fair now that her mouth has healed. Only trace scars from the glasgow. The follower that did her did it clean.

Though, it seems obvious that she can't read the general mood. Hot Rod gives you a knowing smirk.

>[] Let her do as she pleases.
>[] No, we're not like that Helia.

>>30826193
>try
read better

>>30826217
>>[] Let her do as she pleases.

>>30826217
>>[] No, we're not like that Helia.
Gross.

>>30826217
>[] Let her do as she pleases.

>>30826240
Lol, what are you, gay?

>>30826217
>>[] No, we're not like that Helia.
Does she seriously think that's appropriate for what we're about to do?

>>30826217
>[] Let her do as she pleases.

>>30826217
>>[] No, we're not like that Helia.
Is Helia the slimy fish woman?

Sooo, do you remember how I just had a Banshee freak out and try to kill people because she 'loved' me?

>>30826193
"try" was the keyword in that sentence, that doesn't mean we expect them to murder us easily, we just might as well play it safe. Also, we would rather they not try to kill us, because that just means their life is forfeit.
>>30826217
>[] Let her do as she pleases.
"Uh, sure? But do you think that's appropriate for the situation?"
Gotta make sure we respond awkwardly, since it's a pretty awkward thing she's doing. I sure wish
>>30825697
this guy never made his post, because now I'm extremely paranoid.

I do think Asher is a womanizer at heart.

>>30826217
>[] Let her do as she pleases.

>>30826217
>[] Let her do as she pleases.

>>30826217
>[] Let her do as she pleases.
You gotta slaughter churches with class.

>>30826268
No, Eshe is the fish

>>30826250
Yeah, I am. Are you a bug catcher?

>>30826217
>[] Let her do as she pleases.
Hot Rod approved. Also, maybe this will stop tg from trying to waifu every single female we meet. But probably not

>>30826297
More like a samefag catcher.

>>30826240
>>30826253
>>30826268
Looks like you lost 4 to 1 bud.

>>30826217
>>[] Let her do as she pleases.
If it stops her from being such a spineless pussy, fine.

“Uhh... Sure, I guess.” You look down at her, as she grabs your arm, to walk beside you. Something about this makes you just a little uncomfortable.
You whisper to her,”A bit out of place though, you think?” She loosens her grip a little.

“Ah, yeah... I guess.” She flushes at that but doesn't let go. She appears troubled for a moment as she looks over at Aerin, whom's taken to looking ahead,” I just think it's best to ignore some things though, you know? If she wants to be a bitch then she can be a bitch.”

You sigh, exasperated with the desert sun beating down on your shoulders. Week later and you started peeling. Already you're thankful for this jacket's protection even if it does cause you a bit more sweat. “I can't disagree with you there.”

The church is exactly what it sounded like from Hot Rod's little briefing of it:

It's a re-purposed school with an announcement board outside for the average misguided sheep and those of their flock alike. You're all greeted at the entrance without any reservations by the people there that are wholly excited that new people would come to their church. A kindly old black lady greets you and a mature older man that insists on shaking your hand.

“I'm sorry, you seem to have an arm taken, other hand then?” He offers with a gesture to Helia, smiling at the sight of a couple in attendance.

“No, really. I don't need to shake your hand, it's okay.”

“Alright, no problem. I hope you find it in your heart to shake hands with your neighbor during service, God bless and welcome to our church.”

The black lady nods,”Mmhm, God bless. Tha's right.”

Eshe eyes the black lady,”You have a very nice church. Much better than where I am from.” She lays on her accent extra thick here. Almost as though she's calling herself out.”

“Oh? Where's that?” The man asks Eshe behind you as you carry on inside through the halls.

You take a deep breath and Helia finally lets you go,”So, when communion starts, right?”
You nod to her,”Yes. Though I need to go to the bathroom first.” You grab a breakfast doughnut from one of the tables at the entrance along with a cup of coffee and greedily chow down after offering Helia some that she thankfully obliges.

Nice lot of people actually. If you were looking to do real good it's probably best that they're the ones that awaken. Surely they would think it god's blessing or something. Almost a shame that you've been tasked with breaking their faith.
Who knows how they'll unravel at the sight of a miracle that ISN'T their god?

A thought you ponder as you break for the bathroom. Just like an elementary school, remodeled a bit though. It's almost silly.

You run the water and cast a bit of magic to keep it running. This doesn't need to stop. Nah, you'd keep it running forever if you could.

An announcement over the speaker tells you that service is about to start...

>[] Sit with Helia.(Mid-front)
>[] Sit with Aerin.(Rear-back exit.
>[] Go to Eshe. (Front, near exit.)
>[] Hang out with Hot Rod.(Front and center.)
>[] Stare at the running water for a bit.
>[] (Other)

>>30826653
>>[] Hang out with Hot Rod.(Front and center.)
Bro.

>>30826653
>listening to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWg5Eoq02YU
>Shit's spooky
>[] Stare at the running water for a bit.
It just seems to be the choice that fits with the mood right now. Like a pyromaniac staring into fire... except it's water. Hydromaniac?

>>30826653
>>[] Stare at the running water for a bit.

>>30826653
>[x] Stare at the running water for a bit.
Assuming Asherah doesn't pop out of the tap or something, sit with Hotrod afterwards
>[x] Hang out with Hot Rod.(Front and center.)

>>30826782
Second.

>>30826653
>[] Hang out with Hot Rod.(Front and center.)
>[] Stare at the running water for a bit.
We're killing the priest for Asherah right, after we drown him we should ice wall her image to start the awakening process

>>30826653
>[] Stare at the running water for a bit.
I feel like this is how we unlock some hidden knowledge. Depending on how long that lasts
>[] Sit with Helia.(Mid-front)
we were seen arriving together, it would be weird if we didn't sit with her.

>>30826653
Pop the pipes in a few places nearby so there's plenty of material to work with later

>>30826653
>>[] Stare at the running water for a bit.
Going crazy is scientifically proven to enhance your super powers.

You stand before the sink, staring at the water as it flows onto the flow from the stopped up sinks.

A feeling of serenity overcomes you as you reflect on what you've done up until now. It hasn't really been much truly, and you feel like you've just really begun.

Today you're actively taking on America, the U.S. Government of your own accord. Today is what's going to mark you as a terrorist and a zealot not just by the people, but by yourself.
Someday they may understand and thank you for this.

But it is today that you'll be giving them a frozen hell. A stark reality. Decreasing the illusion as one might say.

Splashing water onto your face, you feel refreshed as it washes your sweat away. This is your true baptism. This is when the old Asher Smith is no more and there is only “Asher.”

You listen to the water as it puddles over the floor, encroaching slowly upon the dry.

You close your eyes and listen to it, almost able to hear the ocean again, the very same that had almost taken your life, and thrust a new one upon you. Baptized three times then? How many more times will you recreate yourself?

That wave. You had heard that a few nerves died to make that a reality. Eshe mentioned that they would never do something that drastic again. But that must have been incredible.

Bearing a similar power, you can only imagine how much that would hurt. To do such a thing is beyond you even a thousand fold.

You splash water onto your face again and stare into the mirror with your one eyes staring back.

Time to get started.


Some time was lost in staring at the water. The halls are empty, they can't anticipate what's going to happen next. A check on the door and you see that they've already begun service. Well, to enter now would be rude.
You head back to the bathroom and drag water out, sending it everywhere and ensuring it pools by the doors. As you wait, sitting in one dry spot as you let the burn die down.

The priest rambles on about this and that. A bunch of shit you maybe cared about once upon a time. What would God even be now anyway? Just another thoughtform? That seems about right anyway. Worshipping a thoughtform.. Hell, just that almost sounds crazy to you now, especially after Fara. That's just messed up, right?

You eventually hear the call for eating the body and drinking the blood of christ. That's your que.

>[] Bust in strong, and loud. Freeze the doors shut and secure the priest asap.
>[] Slip in quietly and let the ice creep. Step into line and take your cracker.
>[] Stay outside and fill the room with steam like a sauna.
>[] (Other)

>>30826992
I got chills reading this. It's finally happening.
>>30827002
>>30827002
>[] Bust in strong, and loud. Freeze the doors shut and secure the priest asap.

>>30827002
>[] Slip in quietly and let the ice creep. Step into line and take your cracker.

>>30827002
>[] Bust in strong, and loud. Freeze the doors shut and secure the priest asap.
Secure the priest first, then the doors

>>30826802 sounds like it'd take care of our promise to Asherah
>>30826802

>>30827002
>[] Slip in quietly and let the ice creep. Step into line and take your cracker.

>>30827002
>[] Bust in strong, and loud. Freeze the doors shut and secure the priest asap.
This is going to be a theatrical type situation, we might as well embrace it.

>>30827002
>[] Slip in quietly and let the ice creep. Step into line and take your cracker
Form a bubble around his head and hold it there (NO ICE)
do our Asherah has returned bit then jump start the awakening

>>30827002
>[] Bust in strong, and loud. Freeze the doors shut and secure the priest asap.

Let's make an impact. Wear a frozen mask over our face to obscure our features, we can change it to make it smile and so on. Bind the priest to a crucifix made of ice and lift him up in front of the crowd.

Set up some frozen sheets of ice behind where the priest is and have those display images that are relevant to what we're talking about. We may as well make a show out of this.

Then we get to kill the priest while preaching about he has stolen the water of Asherah, the consort of Yahweh who has abandoned her, I'm thinking we either drown him in front of them, or we exsanguinate him into the baptismal pool to symbolically represent returning his life to her water.

>>30827051
Whats the point of creeping in quietly and getting in line if we're doing something so... unsubtle?

>>30827076
Why do we need to be stealthy at all? There aren't armed guards at the door.

By now, everyone should be putting on their afghans with the congregation's rise. You picked this moment because the movement of people would give much more cover to the donning of those simple yet effective disguises. The people will be too rattled to tell who's who after this anyway.

You almost kick the door in, yet settle for something a bit more dramatic as you finish tying your own afghan and slide a sheet of ice over your face, casting on a stoic imagery with the help of the window's glare.

With a wave, the accumulated water blasts the door open, drawing the attention of the entire room as you head to the front with the very same door freezing hard in your wake. With a motion, the water that's poured through splashes upon and freezes over the other exit as you walk past all the people headstrong as many of the stare on in disbelief.

It's at that moment that the others drive to action.
Aerin covers the exit that you just iced over, crossing her arms much like a bouncer ready to trounce anyone that dares.
Eshe takes the other, quickly converting into her half-fish form, scaring the living daylights of the old black woman she'd been speaking to before.
Hot Rod strifes right up to the front with Helia, the two of them flanking you on either side as Helia replicates a mask not unlike your own with a bit of assertion from her own power.

The two of them push the bread-seekers out of the way for you as you make your way to stand face to face with the priest.

“What... Who are you?”

Hot Rod grabs the microphone from its stand,”Hey, yo, okay. Sorry Priest-guy. Father whatever. I'm gonna let you finish, but my bud here's got somethin' ta say. I think we all need to hear it. That said, uh. Magic is like, a thing now and stuff. Now to mah man. ASHAH!” Hot Rod hands the mic over to you, completely breaking tension in what could quite possibly be the only way he knows how to go about things.

You grip the mic in your hands and open up slits in your mask,” Testing, testing. Well holy shit this is a lot better than yelling. And uh, speaking of Holy Shit.”

You wave step up around the stage, and whip up a small spout of water behind the priest, startling the jesus out of him by his own utterance.
“-Jesus!” What is he, a mokepon?”

“That's what you're shitty-ass priest is about to grace your entire congregation with.” A tendril of the water spout lashes out, gripping the man by the throat and pulling him onto a pseudo crucifix as old church ladies gasp and strapping young men tighten their jaws yet do nothing.
“Ah, sorry, sorry. Shouldn't be swearing in church right? Pardon me, don't mean to make you faint.” You cast a smile onto your mask as you look back out over them.

Alright, this is your stage now.

With a wave you freeze a wall of ice over a mural of scenes taken straight from the bible as the priest pulls against the makeshift and not yet lethal watery crucifix.

You believe you have the congregation's full attention.

>[] Start off by telling a joke or two... Gotta break the ice.(Heh)
>[] Jump right into the cold, hard, truth. Magic, losing, and Asherah being really pissed.
>[] Tell the kids to get their cell-phones out.
>[] (Other)

>>30827314
>>[] Jump right into the cold, hard, truth. Magic, losing, and Asherah being really pissed.
No more fucking around

>[] Start off by telling a joke or two... Gotta break the ice.(Heh)
>[] Jump right into the cold, hard, truth. Magic, losing, and Asherah being really pissed.
"So...How much does a polar bear weigh?"
>Enough to Break the ICE

>>30827314
>[] Tell the kids to get their cell-phones out.
>[] Jump right into the cold, hard, truth. Magic, losing, and Asherah being really pissed.
Please for the love of god don't start up on ice puns.

>>30827314
>>[] Jump right into the cold, hard, truth. Magic, losing, and Asherah being really pissed.
>[] Tell the kids to get their cell-phones out.
THE WHOLE WORLD WILL BE WATCHING
THIS IS IT

>>30827314
>[] Tell the kids to get their cell-phones out.
>[] Jump right into the cold, hard, truth. Magic, losing, and Asherah being really pissed.
This is full on happening.

>inb4 government claims hoax/special effects.

So much happening going on right now. I can hardly contain myself.

>>30827378
>This is full on happening.
What precisely does this mean? I keep seeing it in various contexts and I can't help but feel out on the joke.

>>30827388
You don't know Ron Paul?

>>30827388
Basically it means real shit is going on. A world changing event.

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>is summoning a giant lobster mount an option at some point, i feel like its an option

>>30827454
Damn near anything's an option.

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>>30827460
Good.

>>30827454
Anon, don't be ridiculous. Of course it's an option

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>>30827454
Yeeha, ride'em lobster

>>30827454
The Lobster God is the most powerful God.
But no really. You could make it a mecha lobster if you specialized enough.

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>>30827388
It's a joke that comes from /pol/ about a republican named Ron Paul that didn't get to become president.

When he lost the Republican primary, they said the end of days was coming because only Ron Paul would have been able to stop it, so now when an event of apocalyptic proportions happens, people say "It's happening!", usually posting images of Ron Paul and saying stuff about how he tried to warn us.

http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/doom-paul-its-happening

>>30827482
Ahhh, crazy ass old guy then. Gotchya. Got that vibe but always wondered how it was being used.

>>30827481
It'd be thought form though right? no pesky personality quirks or yandere like other summons
>speaking of which, we may need a new Asher image now that Fara is gone

>>30827494
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcMWnNcOxg4
>fairly accurate

>>30827500
Well.
Here's the thing. Shades were people. So they're human to an extent.
Thoughtforms though... They're not. They may come to want or ask strange things.

Best to assume that they all get their own little quirks and caveats.

>>30827528
So, hypothetically, we summon something like the Lady of Teeth from GQ. It's safe to assume she'd want fucking tons of teeth?