>Back to the revengeYou arrive in your hometown in the dead of night. You can't afford to take a ship, both literally and figuratively, so you are forced to sneak in through the Water and Power tunnels beneath the city. As you emerge from a dank pipeline onto the moonlit streets, you take in the familiar stench and feel of urban life. You throw of your poncho, covered in foul liquids from the pipeline, and fix yourself. A rifle with eight jet shells and one blue shell stored inside is tucked into a holster on your thigh. There are two more shells in your coat pocket, in case of emergency. You still have no idea what the blue shells may do, but Riley suggested not discarding them. You look at your left arm, a mass of steel and wire, with two blue gems set in the shoulder. You rotate your shoulder, then bend your elbow, and finally flex your fingers and wrist. Everything seems to be in working order. You can just barely remember where the speakeasy is from the first and only time Riley brought you there. Going there now might be dangerous, but the longer you take, the more likely word will spread of your arrival.A) Go there nowB) Go home firstC) Find someplace to hideD) other
>>30938303>C) Find someplace to hide>D) Find something more resources/weapons
>>30938829With little money and no real place to go, you decide that a temporary hideout is in your best interest. You think back, and recall that there are some abandoned tenements nearby. They are crumbling and perhaps dusty, but they are the last place anyone would expect you to hide. You set off, and arrive less than half an hour later. The front door is barricaded and marks the building as condemned, but the rear entrance just needs a little nudging before it opens. After a short rest, you decide it's time to secure a better chance at surviving a fight against the mob.A) Head to a storeB) Head to the back alleysC) Other
>>30939043>B) Head to the back alleysI'm thinking making a stand out of their homebase and then assaulting it when they already lost manpower would be a good a plan
>>30939089You wander the back alleys of the city, silent but for the rustling of prowling animals as they search for a meal. Your boots make a low clomping noise as you walk, but not so loud that anybody who isn't listening for you will notice. Eventually, you hear something in the distance. You approach quietly, and turn a corner to peek down a narrow alley. Two men chat as they smoke, standing side by side against a wall. They wear coats similar to the ones you, Riley and Donna wore aboard the ship. You watch them for a while longer, and notice that they both carry guns. Pistols, most likely, but the shells would fit your rifle.A) Try to sneak up on themB) Try to draw their attentionC) other
>>30939262>B) Try to draw their attentionA big burly man with a metal arm sucks at sneaking, he's better off like this, plus it might give us the chance to take them both separately
>>30939399You reach down and scoop up a chunk of concrete from the floor. It's slightly damp. You look for something that will make a good loud noise, and settle on a dumpster across the alley. You toss the concrete chunk into the dumpsters, causing a low thumping noise to echo inside of it. The two men stop talking, startled by the noise. After a moment, one says something you can't make out, and then begins approaching you. He doesn't seem aware of you, nor does he reach for his weapon.A) Pop out and attackB) Pull him around the cornerC) other
>>30939800>B) Pull him around the cornerWe batman now
>>30939877You reach out your left arm, gleaming in the moonlight, and yank the man from around the corner. Before he realizes what's happening, you shove him against the wall and knock him out cold with a fierce blow to the back of the neck. After he hits the floor, you reach down and pick up his pistol. Six fire shells. His friend sees him disappear and begins running toward you, pistol drawnA) AttackB) RunC) other
>>30940008A) AttackUse his buddy as a human shield for the rush
>>30940069You hoist the unconscious man up off of the ground, right as his friend turns the corner. Startled by your appearance, he fires off two shells, hitting his comrade square in the chest and burning him black. You shove the now corpse at him and swiftly bury your arm blade into his chest. After all is said and done, you've spent two men to get ten fire shells. You pocket them and think on your next course of action. More gunfire will give you away, but cutting down your enemy's number while supplying yourself is a good deal.A) Keep gatheringB) Head back into hidingC)" Other
>>30940266>A) Keep gatheringIt's already started.If they're pros they'll come to hunt us down, and while the bears are out of their cave we go and strike the cubs (meaning we'll finish more of them, which will draw them to hunt us, and then we'll get a weaker defense on their base).
>>30940333You dump the bodies in the same dumpster you threw the concrete chunk into. Hopefully that will buy you a little time later. With that done, you keep traveling don the back alleys of the cit, in search of usable resources. Most of the men you come across are small potatoes. They move in pairs, and sometimes rare trios, and are quite simple to take down. Often they end up clumsily doing each other in. You realize now that these must be simple mooks,and the higher ups likely keep themselves surrounded by the more capable members. Still, each man you eliminate is one less gun pointed at you later. By the time first light comes, your pockets jingle with shells, and coin alike. Not much, but enough to afford food and shelter for a while. You're starting to feel a bit sleepy, and there won't be nearly as many enforcers wandering during the day.A) Head back to the hideoutB) Keep movingC) Go into townD) other
>>30940454>A) Head back to the hideout
>>30940586You think the work for today is done. You turn toward your temporary home and hurry back before people begin leaving for work, so as to avoid being spotted by too many of them. You manage to get back just before sunrise. You can feel your body rebelling, demanding rest before critical failure ensues. Your coat will be warm enough for a nap, and so you lay down to one. When you wake, it's already the afternoon. People are returning home from work now, as evidenced by the rumbling of footsteps and chatter outside. You feel well rested, despite having curled up on the wooden floor. Perhaps now is a good time to continue preparations.A) Head outB) Wait until darkC) other
>>30940837>B) Wait until darkEmbrace the shadowsAlso, wondering what it'd be like if you tried an even more different theme like super heroes or sci fi.
>>30941071You decide that it's best to wait until the cover of night can aid in your endeavors. You throws your coat back over your body and lie back down, hoping to get some extra rest before setting off. You are unable to sleep past evening, and at around 8 o'clock you are wide awake and alert. Still, you bide your time a bit longer so as to wait until the city's senses are dulled before leaving your hideout.At half past ten, you think it's time.A) Take everything with you.B) Take what you need, stash the restI could see myself doing a Superhero Quest, but the more technology is involved, I find it harder to write. It might just be lack of practice, but I don't think anything Shadowrunny I tried would be any good.
>>30941262>B) Take what you need, stash the restNot time to assault their main base so we conserve some resources. Gotcha, but yeah your style with a super hero theme would be quite interesting to see, anyway I'm glad as long as you are around, in any form, matey
>>30941463You take the extra shells you confiscated last night and tuck them in an old cabinet, along with all your coins save for a fist full of silvers you leave in your pocket in case you need to toss a few of them around. With that, you step out the back door and onto the street.A) Continue gathering resourcesB) Gather informationC) Other
>>30941746>B) Gather information
>>30941763You think that now is the time to begin learning about your enemy. As you roam the streets, you realize how few thugs there appear to be in comparison to last night. You must have taken out at least a dozen, so there's no way you aren't at least suspected. Without easy prey to pick on, you'll have to stick your arm straight into the beehive to get anything useful.A) Try to find some goons and eavesdropB) Find the local eyes and mouths, and throw some coins aroundC) Try the watering holesD) other
>>30942059A) Try to find some goons and eavesdropandB) Find the local eyes and mouths, and throw some coins around
>>30942156With a good deal of effort and legwork, you manage to run across some rather tough looking enforcers. They are broad men with hide coats and powerful strides. The way they walk is familiar, eating at you until you suddenly realize what it means. These men are ex military, no doubt. They stand tall and are incredibly hard to get the jump on. Taking them down would be very difficult, but judging by their dialogue, they might be a goldmine if milked for info.A) Sneak up on themB) Tail themC) Attack from behindD) other
>>30942368>B) Tail them
>>30942525You begin following them, trying to stay far enough away that they don't notice you, but still close enough to not lose them around corners. Judging by their route, they seem to be on patrol. Possibly for you. It wouldn't be surprising if after getting wind of you, your enemies began searching the area for signs of you. Eventually the two of them stop near a public bathroom. One of them steps in, and the other takes up post leaning against the wall. He produces a cigarette from his coat, and lights it. They're separated now, and it might be your best chance to strike.A) Attack the one outsideB) Attack the one insideC) other
>>30942664>A) Attack the one outside
>>30943014You approach as quietly as you can, sticking to the wall of the building. When you turn the corner, the large man sees you, but does not seem to suspect you just yet. You approach casually, making as though to enter the restroom yourself.A) BladeB) FistC) other
>>30943316>A) BladeHe's military, end him in one move.This way we can get the one inside the bathroom with no possible backup.Also sorry for the delay on answering, I'm almost falling asleep
>>30943316>A) BladeSorry for being so late, didn't notice the thread on my first check.
>>30943610>>30943633You approach, careful not to give off any intent. Your heart is very close to beating out of control, but by some miracle you make it. As you enter the restroom, you let fly a large swing of your left arm, dragging the blade hidden within across his throat. He drops the cigarette, and falls to his knees. As he lies on the floor, desperately trying to breathe, you enter the open doorway to the restroom. Inside, you hear whistling, as well as the soothing splash of water on water. You spy a pair of large feet beneath the nearest stall.A) Break down the stall doorB) Wait outsideC) Act casualD) other
>>30943978>C) Act casual
>>30944059>>30944114You head over to the row of sinks and begin playing as though washing your hands. You don't like getting your prosthetic wet, as it takes hours to completely dry, what with all the tiny traps for water. Eventually you hear a flush, the jingling of a belt buckle, and then the stall door swings open. The large man approaches the row of sinks as well. As he nears, you can just glimpse a rifle tucked behind his back.A) Engage in conversationB) FistC) GunD) other
>>30944320>A) Engage in conversation>D) otherDisarm him once he's got his back turned, then hold him at gunpoint to interrogate
>>30944320>D) otherStab'imstab'imstab'imstab'im
>>30944406Actually, this. Probably a good idea to know what we're up against.
>>30944451>>30944426We did come to get info afterall, it'd be pointless if we killed both of them.
>>30944406>>30944451You greet him nonchalantly as he begins washing his hands. He gives a sort of grunt in response. You turn away from the sink, mentioning something about it being so late, and begin drying your hands with the complementary paper rags. He scoffs and affirms. You step away from the rag dispenser to allow him his share, and as his back is turned, you quickly draw your rifle and press it into his back. He freezes.A) Ask him who he works forB) Ask him where his boss isC) Ask him about yourselfD) other
>>30944648D) Disarm himA) Ask him who he works forB) Ask him where his boss isC) Ask him about yourselfD) Ask him how are the defenses in the baseE) Ask if he wants to see a trickMake the blade disappear
>>30944648>c+b
>>30944721
>>30944721Seconding
>>30944965W-what's w-w-wrong Rags-kun? What was so bad about it
>>30945088Every answer. All answers. All the time.
>>30944721>>30945073He lets slip an explitive, as you reach behind him and pull his rifle from the holster on his back. You toss it on the ground and kick it across the room, having no time to unload it while holding him up. Then begins your line of questions.To your surprise, he gives up most of the information rather quickly. Your suspicions are confirmed when he tells you that he, his partner, and many of the top ranking enforcers have been let loose on the street to search for you. There are also several noted hitmen who are being negotiated with to perform a sweep of the city within a few days. Finally, you ask him about the enemy stronghold. He is not very forthcoming with this, going so far as to say there is no one place where the boss stays. "He moves around, nobody tells him where to go. By the time you find him, he'll know exactly where you are. It's pointless to try and sniff him out."A) BladeB) Ask something elseC) other
>>30945316B) Ask something else"Any chance I can make him come to me? You know that your survival is counting on my good will towars you, right?"
>>30945550"He wouldn't come out just to squash a fucking ant like you." You press the rifle more firmly into his back, and reassure him that his life is only worth as much as the information he gives. After a moment, his tongue loosens."Alright look, the only place I know he'll be for sure is the bistro on Emerald Avenue. Two days from now, he has a meeting with some of the local big shots. He won't think about pushing it back, but all the best guys in the organization will be on guard duty. That's all I've got"A) Knock him outB) Kill himC) other
>>30945882B) Kill him
>>30946307Your blade springs forth, and you drive it into his spine. He lets out a cry like that of a wild animal. You draw the blade out and wipe it on his coat as he collapses to the floor. Before you leave the restroom, you pick up his rifle, emptying the shells into your hand. Along with his partners and those stored away, you shouldn't be pressed any time soon. You leave the restroom behind, dimly lit in the dead of night. You have a destination now, and a time. But in the meantime, there may be more preparations to make.A) Gather suppliesB) Gather informationC) Other
>>30946571>B) Gather information
>>30946571>A) Gather suppliesCould use some grenades to quickly clear rooms.
>>30946937You continue walking the streets for the next few days. Every night the people you meet get tougher, but none of them are truly ready for you. You are forced to expend a few shells, but your stock only drains slightly thanks to the walking ammunition dispensers you encounter.A) Find out about the venueB) Find out about the guardsC) Find out about the attendeesD) other>>30946949I was starting to think you got bored and left
>>30946982>B) Find out about the guards>C) Find out about the attendeesNah man, just distracted. Should reply more frequently next few days.
>>30946982>A) Find out about the venueI'll always be here Rags :3
>>30947088Through painful investigation, you find out that those in attendance to this suaré will be very important members of the organization. Most of them are old men with pot bellies, but their henchmen are the real threat. The best killers available, men who could have given Riley a run for his money. Most of them will be armed with simple sidearms, but most of them are just as proficient at using their environment as any weapon. It seems the best way to counteract them is to take them by surprise, not giving them time to plan for you.Two days and nights pass, and the day of the meeting has come. The sun will set in less than six hours, and then the venue doors will open.A) Go there nowB) Wait until darkC) Other
>>30947088>>30947123I was actually getting pretty excited for the next episode. Do you guys want me to start tomorrow, or would you be busy?
>>30947248>B) Wait until dark>>30947272I'm good with starting tomorrow. Got nothing planned over here as far as I know.
>>30947529You get a bit more rest, waiting until dark has taken the city before you move out. When it does, you throw on your coat, grab your rifle and the sack full of shells, and step outside.The night air is cold and still. It's as though the breeze itself is holding its breath in anticipation of the events tonight. You make your way downtown, heading straight for the night club where the meeting will take place. As you round a corner, you spot a few men on patrol. It seems like even the police must be in on the plan, since these men tote guns out in the open without fear.A) Sneak around themB) Engage themC) other
>>30947768>A) Sneak around themKeep the element of surprise.
>>30947852You maneuver around them via a few alleys. It adds to your travel time, but saves on resources and keeps your true targets from being alerted to your presence. Eventually you spot the club, a bright beacon in the night. Music pours out from every crack, and beats against the walls. Even from a block away, you can hear the low bumping of the bass instruments. As you approach, you see that there is a vast man in a suit standing watch by the front door. There doesn't appear to be an alternate entrance from here.A) Approach the doorB) Try to find a way around backC) other
>>30947981>B) Try to find a way around back
>>30948076With little in the way of options, you decide to try and find a way in through the back. Getting there is difficult, and involved climbing up and down fire escapes just to reach. It seems that whoever chose this location did so for a reason. By the time you make it, you need a minute to catch your breath.Behind the club, you find a tight alley. You look around for any door that seems like it might go inside. The only thing resembling this is a small door with a sign that reads 'employee entrance'.A) EnterB) KnockC) Other
>>30948181>A) Enter
>>30947272I'll actually be able to post tmorow so let's do it>>30948181A
>>30948209>>30948384You approach the door and open it. On the other side is a large, shiny room made mostly of metal. Men and women in white clothes run about, holding pots and pans and screaming at one another. None of them seem to notice you, and you shut the door behind you. You watch as they pass you by, working at a hare's pace to prepare food for the party outside.A) Find the dining room doorB) Other
>>30948429>A) Find the dining room door
>>30948681You weave through the kitchen, dodging cooks as they dash from station to station until you reach the door to the dining room. There is a steady flow of men and women in formal clothing entering to pick up dishes and bring them out to the dining room. You peer out the small round window.The room is large, carpeted and walled with dark red. There are gold accents here and there, as well as expensive looking art pieces. Up on stage, a band of five men play loudly and obnoxiously. Most of the booths and table are full of generic looking thugs, drinking and laughing together. There is one table however, that stands out. It is on an elevated level of the room, large and round, full of older men with large, viscous looking fellows behind them. After staring for a moment, you spot him. The man who hired you months ago. He laughs and drinks wine with his companions, unaware of your presence.A) Enter the dining roomB) Other
>>30948770>A) Enter the dining roomDon't go straight for elevated section though.
>>30948821You boldly make your way into the dining room, following one of the waitresses until you come to the bar. All of them men here seem to already be deep in their cups, and so you have no trouble taking up a stool and blending in. Things seem to be going well, at least so far. You order a drink, dropping down a silver coin. As you drink, you feel a hand lightly tap your shoulder. You turn to see a thin man in a suit with a stone cold face that is completely indecipherable. He seems quite professional."Excuse me sir, but may I ask your name?"A) Give it to himB) Give him a false nameC) Other
>>30949012>B) Give him a false name
>>30949029You use the first thing that comes to mind, hoping it to be enough. He remains silent, but seems to be in thought. "I see. Then perhaps I've got the wrong man. There must be another fellow here with a metal arm and the smell of the sea on him."A) "There must be."B) "Why are you looking for him?"C) Other
>>30949072I wonder whatever happened to Wren and the others
>>30949072>B) "Why are you looking for him?"
>>30949094Second thought, both.>>30949091No clue, haven't seen them all thread. How much longer do you plan to run?
>>30949094"Oh, I'm sorry. My employer has been expecting him all night it seems, and when you entered via the kitchen, fitting the description he gave me, I incorrectly assumed it must have been you. My apologies, I'll be on my way now."A) Let him goB) Stop him
>>30949111Well the thread has moved a lot slower than I'd hoped today, but I was planning to wrap up this episode.
>>30949122>B) Stop him"I think I know the man you're talking about. Tell your employer he will only speak to him in private.">>30949134If you wanna finish up here, give me the description and I'll archive it.
>>30949161"I'd like to, but I'm afraid he's quite busy tonight, and ordered me to bring him to the large table up there." He points to the round table, elevated above the rest so as to assert it's command over the rest of the room. "But, it shouldn't matter much to you, since you're of course not the man I'm looking for. If you happen to run into him, please point him in that direction and I'd be very much obliged. Thank you for your time." He turns and begins walking, almost ignoring your presence after. You are left to think about the situation in silence.A) Get upB) Stay putC) Other
>>30949161No, I meant this entire episode was going to end today. And I don't see why it matters, I doubt any more people will be interested tomorrow than today.
>>30949191>B) Stay put>>30949203Ah, right. I think the problem could be that you started a bit later than usual - people might've checked and figured it was off tonight, especially with the recent gaps.
>>30949237You turn back to your drink, trying not to think too hard about the man you just spoke too. The party around you goes on for another few hours, with people yelling over the band as they play one repetitive song after another. After a while, things start to grate on you. You order another drink to try and calm your nerves. Then there is a loud series of footsteps behind you. This is followed by a heavy hand on your shoulder. You look up to see a stout man in a coat and hat looking you straight in the eye."Excuse me, good sir. But my boss would very much like to see you, immediately."A) Stand upB) "He can come talk to me whenever he likes."C) "Other.
>>30949311>B) "He can come talk to me whenever he likes."
>>30949237I don't know, I've noticed most people don't start playing until much later than I started. Whenever I start the thread earlier, I don't get anyone. I think either the people who used to play aren't around anymore, or maybe they just kind of got over my threads. Which is lame, but I never harbored the illusion that I was some sort of great writer.
>>30949325His hand squeezes down on your left shoulder, much tighter than you could ever have expected. You set the bottle down and turn to look at him, but before you can get a word out, you find yourself forcibly lifted from the stool and sent flying across the room. You sail over a golden railing and crash into a booth where some men sit enjoying a nice meal. The room goes dead quiet as you roll off the table and onto the floor, save for the same loud footsteps of the stout man who threw you. You stand, tossing away your sauce and juice stained jacket as he approaches you."I really must insist that you come with me, sir."A) Draw the rifleB) Back awayC) BladeD) Other
>>30949326I don't know. I would've thought they'd all at least see this to the end though.
>>30949359Well if they're busy, they're busy. It's not like they're obligated to stick around if they aren't having fun anymore, either.
>>30949358>C) Blade>>30949375If they're busy today, might be a reason to wait 'til tomorrow.
>>30949399Your blade springs from your forearm, and you dash at the stout man. You put as much force into one good thrust as you can without unbalancing yourself, driving it at him so hard that you nearly grit your teeth. The blade clanks, and is turned away. Before you can respond, a great fist comes up and hits you square on the jaw, lifting you off your feet slightly and sending you back on the ground. You scramble to stand again, as the stout man chuckles with one great fist in his other hand."Flimsy steel like that won't do you a bit of good, my good man. This, however, is not average steel." The stout man produce from inside his coat a long object wrapped in cloth. As he unravels it, you recognize it to be the sword of Kuro, the hitman you fought aboard a ship not long ago. "I'm afraid I'm not too practiced with it, but I don't think that should be too great of a problem."The room begins to clear out now, with people pouring out of the main entrance as well as the kitchen. Even the table full of old men seems to want no part of these events, taking their thugs with them. One man sits still in his seat however. The boss, the man who hired you, sits sipping a glass of wine as you fight for his amusement.A) Draw your rifleB) FistC) BladeD) Other
>>30949399There really wouldn't be enough to fill another thread. Let's you and me finish this together, and then worry about all that later. I'm glad at least you have time to hang around.
>>30949500>A) Draw your rifle>>30949520Not a problem - it's fun playing with you, man.
>>30949545You draw your rifle from the holster on your thigh, and load a shell into the chamber. Jet, if you aren't mistaken. You aim it at the stout man, ready to fire if he should try anything."Hold on now, you don't want to be doing anything like that. Why don't we put down the rifle and we can talk this over like gentlemen?"A) FireB) Lower the rifleC) other
>>30949500AStop making me feel guilty for not having time to participate ;_;
>>30949571>C) other"We can talk like this."
>>30949571Shadowrun drive activatedShoot this sum bitch
>>30949574I know you're here, I'm just curious about the others. I guess I did start the first thread at vacation time, so maybe it's just that most people aren't sitting around on 4chan right now. Hopefully Spring Break will perk things up.
>>30949587"Oh I really wish you had been more reasonable." The stout man slides the sword from it's sheath, revealing a well polished blade. He brandishes it clumsily, thinking himself some sort of smooth agent. With one fat, gloved hand, he holds it out at you."If you truly refuse to be civil, then you leave me no choice." Suddenly, he is on the move, barreling towards you with the blade ready to strike.A) BlockB) DodgeC) Fire
>>30949594I will have nothing but time next week :D
>>30949625>B) Dodge
>>30949625>b
>>30949662>>30949668You backpeddle to avoid his charge, narrowly escaping the wide swing of the blade. Despite his long reach, the stout man appears to be encumbered in terms of agility. He continues to pursue you, pressing you up against walls until you squeeze out of his trap. This continues until you begin to feel somewhat tired, but he shows no signs of slowing.A) Fire at his handB) Fire at his center of massC) Other
>>30949700>B) Fire at his center of mass
>>30949700C go for the head, the body appears to be armored
>>30949706You fire two rounds at his torso. They hit him, as he is unable to move out of the way quickly enough. You watch as they rip and tear through his heavy coat and shirt, and expose a shining plate beneath."Damn you, I just had this made! Now the whole damn thing is ruined!" He rips the remainder of the coat away, revealing not armor, but an entire body made of steel. Golden copper plating and black wires, same as your arm. once the top is torn away, he tosses the hat away. You see now that his head is only half of that, the front half to be precise. The rear appears to be made from steel as well. What's more unsettling is the face he bares. Before you stands Calvin, a dead man by any definition of the word."Let us continue then with this lovely dance!" He charges with the sword again. Things don't look to be in your favor.A) DodgeB) ParryC) FireD) Gems
>>30949783>D) Gems
>>30949814As the blade comes down on you, you reach out your left hand and grasp it, stopping it in its tracks. With some force of will, the blue gems begin to glow with dull light, and the blade of Kuro's sword is coated in white crystals that spread from the palm of your hand. Calvin tries to draw the blade back, but you hold on with the help of the ice, and moments later, with a simple twist of your wrist, the blade snaps clean in half. Calvin hops backward as you toss the shattered blade away. He follows suit, throwing away the useless handle of the sword, and stares at you with viscous eyes."Well I say, that is quite a trick you've picked up since we last met."A) "A gift from a friend of mine."B) Show him the trick againC) Other
>>30949910>A) "A gift from a friend of mine."
>>30949922Calvin roars, rushing at you again with his bare fists. You evade his wild swings and attempts to grab you, but find yourself unable to line up a clear shot at him. Your best choice is to slow him down.A) Go for his legB) Go for his armC) Go for his head
>>30949941>A) Go for his leg
>>30949950As one of Calvin's great arms attempts to break your skull open, you duck below its reach and get your left hand on Calvin's knee. You grip tight, willing the energy of the gems until the same icy crystals begin forming. Just as you let go, Calvin's fist meets you, and knock you sideways into a booth. The hit is painful, as is the landing, but you get up with plenty of time as Calvin tries to free his leg from the cold trap you set. A) Rush CalvinB) Change shellsC) Fire
>>30949990>C) Fire
>>30949998You pump four more of your jet shells into Calvin, each one glancing off of his sleek body. By the time you're done, and down to the blue shells, Calvin breaks free and angrily rushes toward you. You aim the rifle at him, and receive a metal fist in the chest as a reward. You are lifted up off of the table, and send backward into the bar, hitting a shelf and sending a barrage of bottles falling onto the ground. Your head throbs as you regain your senses. You can hear Calvin approaching the bar now."Come out of there now, and die like a man!"A) Emerge and fireB) Try to get behind himC) Attack with your arm
>>30950050I wonder if I should change the name of the next thread. Rags to riches isn't as catchy as it used to be.
>>30950050B) Try to get behind himPeople get in herrr!
>>30950050>B) Try to get behind him
>>309500554chan is only a shell of its former glorious self now its mostly hipsters and kids these days
>>30950070>>30950079As Calvin clomps over to the bar, you crawl beneath it, trying your best to stay quiet as you find a way to flank him. He peaks over the bar, leaning his weight on one great arm as he calls to you. Now is your best chance to strike.A) Jump on his backB) Hit him with a bottleC) Ice punchD) Fire
>>30950087Um, okay.
>>30950122>C) Ice punch
>>30950122FIRE some shells to his face!
>>30950146You run across the bar, squeezing your fist tight and letting a thick layer of ice cover it. Your footsteps cause a great commotion, drawing Calvin's attention. Fortunately his reaction time is not quick enough to prevent you from smashing the ball of ice on the side of his head, shattering it and sending him to the ground. You yourself slip and fall, landing on your side. You look up and see Calvin struggling to get to his feet. His body clearly isn't made for this. You approach Calvin, grabbing a full bottle of whiskey along the way. When he finds his knees, you swing and shatter the bottle against his head, toppling him again.A) Finish himB) Keep hitting himC) Other
>>30950196>A) Finish him
>>30950217As Calvin struggles to get back up, you wrap your right arm under his chin, and place your left hand on the back of his head. You concentrate, and soon his entire head and neck begin to be encased in solid ice. Calvin struggles to throw you off, but it's no use once the process starts. Even as he stands, and tries to throw his weight into smashing you against the wall, you hold tight and soon he slows down. His head at the end of the struggle is covered in three inches of dense ice. He struggles to breathe, and you release him. With no breath, there is no power in his movements, and thus he is unable to break the icing slowly suffocating him. You turn away and look toward the raised table. The old man sits uneasy now, holding an empty wine glass and watching as Calvin struggles in vain.A) Approach the tableB) Other
>>30950262>A) Approach the tableApologies - kind of tired right now.
>>30950386You approach the elevated table, rifle drawn, never breaking eye contact with the old man. You take a seat across from him, resting your rifle on the table. The two of you stare at each other for what feels like hours before he speaks."Alright, you've got me. But killing me isn't going to solve anything. all it'll do is shake the balance of power in this city, and then you'll be back to living in the gutter. Is that what you want? Or, you could be on the payroll. It's obvious you're a good man to be allied with. You killed Calvin twice, and I can only assume Riley is dead since you're here at all. I'll tell you what, I'll even pay you what I promised, twenty-four thousand a year, every year you're with us. Think about it. You could live the high life, with those pretty young girls of yours. All you'd have to do is put down a few rabid dogs for me once in a while, and you'll be living on easy street. I know you're a smart man. Take this deal."The two of you continue to stare at one another. He is nearly visibly shaking, as are you. Your hand feels uneasy on the trigger of your rifle. It's time to decide.A) Take the moneyB) Squeeze the triggerC) Other
>>30950386Just a little further. We've almost made it.
>>30950436>C) Other"I ally with myself and only myself. Give me some peace and I'll be on my merry way. Or, you could send more assassins after me and we can repeat this whole ordeal again, next time with me pulling this trigger."
>>30950478The room falls silent, as Calvin's last pained struggles come to an end, resulting in a mighty thud on the floor. You stare at the old man, reassuring him a thousand times in a single second that your words are as true as they come.You stand, holstering the rifle. He continues to glare at you, but says nothing. You turn from him, and exit the club via the kitchen so as to avoid further trouble. You don't look back as you leave. There is never any fear of being shot in the back. You are out of the city by the next morning, with the coin you amassed over the past three nights. It's not a fortune, but it's enough to get to where you want to go.Some days later, you arrive in a small port town far south of the Red Sea, and all it's bloody messes. You step off of the ferry with a large bag, containing coin, shells, and an empty rifle. You look up at the warm summer sun, and take in the fresh sea breeze. A familiar voice rings out from across the dock. A buxom woman with auburn hair and a young girl with a long, red braid wave to you as they approach. You embrace them both, kissing each on the forehead. The woman responds with a deep kiss on the mouth, to the jealousy of the girl. You smile, and the three of you stand embracing a while longer.Once the warmth has been squeezed out of you, you release each other and make your way toward a small house on the edge of town. Though a bit cramped and somewhat drafty, you know that with some hard work and investment, it will make a fine home. For tonight though, you only want to rest.As you walk across the wooden dock to land, you feel the woman pull you down, pressing her lips to your ear."Let's see what it's like when you don't bite down."
>>30950534I guess that's it. This one was rough, but I'm pretty excited to get back to my roots with the next one. If I don't start it tomorrow, I will definitely start the day after.Thanks for being my rock, Springhead.
>>30950560No problem man, what's the description?Sorry about the lack of players in the finale, not much we can do I guess.
>>30950577I already took care of the archive. I was thinking about changing the name, but I don't know for sure. I'll use the same trip though, and probably mention these threads in the title. We'll see though.
>>30950585I look forward to it, see you in the next thread. Rags has been a good ride so far.
>>30950560>>30950585i liked it.will see if i can play the next time you run.
