>>31563074
>A) Dismount

>>31563074
Woah woah woah
You's guys were killing Dire wolves? Instead of getting a wolf bro?
Dafuq guys?

>>31563110
You hop down from the horse, followed by Kor. Leon sets down in the grass and begins reclining against the hill. The noon sun shines down warmly, feeling so very familiar on your neck. Kor sits beside Leon, and the two of them begin sharing drinks from Leon's waterskin.

"You might as well get comfy, we're not getting in until it's full dark. Keep an eye on the walls though."

A) Relax with the others
B) Clean yourself up
C) Other

>>31563375
>B) Clean yourself up

>>31563388
You ask Leon to borrow a few of his things, and he's happy to oblige. You dig through one of his bags and find his razor. With a little help from Kor, you're able to chop your hair to a respectable length, as well as use a bit of water and soap to shave down to fine stubble. You're afraid to go for a very close shave with no mirror, bit Leon assures you that you look just fine.

The three of you then proceed to watch clouds until dusk, at which point Leon stands and brushes himself off. He finds his bow and quiver, then asks you to hold an arrow for him. You do, and he splashes a bit of oil on it and sets it alight. You wonder what he means to do, until he sends the shaft high into the air.

"That should do it. Let's get moving." Leon runs and leaps onto his horse, motioning for the two of you to follow.

A) Follow
B) Other

>>31563642
>A) Follow

>>31563642
>A) Follow

>>31563666
>>31563807
You and Kor both mount your respective horses and follow after Leon. He leads you on a strange path along the perimeter of the city walls and over to a large gathering of stones that form a curious circle on the ground. Here he dismounts again and approaches. The two of you follow.

Leon begins digging around in a patch of freshly upturned soil and eventually seems to find something.

"Gotcha. Hey brother, mind giving me a hand with this? We're supposed to use a tool but I'm not gonna lie, I lost it. You should be able to lift it though." You approach and Leon points out a metal sort of handle sticking out of the ground.

A) Pull
B) Ask about it
C) Other

>>31563853
>B) Ask about it

>>31563807
B) Ask about it

>>31563856
>>31563932
You ask Leon what the handle is meant to do. Leon simply waves the question away and says that it'll be self explanatory. You begrudgingly take hold of it and begin pulling. It's a lot harder to do than you would have expected. You buckle down and put your full strength into it, and soon the handle lifts and with it appears a metal door from beneath the dirt. It opens, revealing a ladder down into a dim light tunnel.

"Good job, man! I knew you could handle it. See you at the bottom." Leon jumps down and grabs onto the ladder, beginning his descent.

A) Follow
B) Stop him
C) Other

>>31564007
a

>>31564007
>A) Follow

>>31564015
>>31564068
You slide down the ladder after Leon and find yourself at the bottom of a damp tunnel. It seems shoddily built, with uneven placement of supports, but Leon seems confident enough it in as he presses on into the dark. You follow him, but soon you realize that you can no longer hear his, nor Kor's footsteps. You turn back. The torches every few yards barely light the tunnel, but you're sure Kor isn't there. You turn back forward, and see nothing as well.

A) Press on
B) Call out
C) Other

>>31564147
>A) Press on
>B) Call out

>>31564147
A) Press on

>>31564158
>>31564174
You continue forward, calling to Leon and Kor. There doesn't seem to be any answer.

A few minutes later, you hear something behind you. You turn around and look to see what it is. There is nothing, but at the same time you feel a nagging in the back of your head that tells you you are looking at the same stretch of tunnel as the last time you turned around. You shake it away, and continue walking.

You hear the noise again, sort of like laughter. You look all around, but see nothing.

A) Ignore it
B) Draw your sword
C) Other

>>31564272
>B) Draw your sword

>>31564272
"Ok, guys, if this is your idea of a joke, it's not really that funny. If this is actually some sort of enemy attack on us, I'm fucking disappointed and kind of angry."

>>31564272
>Draw your sword and prepare for an ambush

>>31564295
>>31564320
>>31564335
You draw your sword and bark at the dark, hoping to banish the dark feelings brewing in you. There is no answer, but you do think you hear whispers and more stifled laughter. There is a wet noise behind you, and you turn and strike. Nothing. Suddenly, something heavy falls on your back You attempt to throw it off, but it sticks too well. In a moment, you realize it is doing no harm, and strain your neck to see it. There appears little but a hood without a proper face.

"Hello handsome. Long time no see."

A) "Get off, or I'll slam into the wall."
B) "It's not funny."
C) Other

>>31564468
"Still not funny."

>>31564468
"Nice to see you again, Pietra."

>>31564500
This

>>31564477
>>31564500
>>31564529
Pietra groans. "Was it that obvious? I was trying to be more mysterious. Or maybe your libido clued you in? Either way." Pietra slides down and you turn to face her.

You are startled to find as you turn, not the tunnel you were just in, but a small, dimly lit room. Around you are Leon and Kor, as well as Pietra. Over in another corner is a scraggly man with a patchy beard and dirty, bare feet. He smiles as he peels his hand off of a small chalk circle on the wall.

"Good to see you again sir. It's been far too long." He reaches his arms out and motions for you to come close.

A) Hug
B) "What was that all about?"
C) Other

>>31564727
>A) Hug
>B) "What was that all about?"

>>31564727
A) Hug
B) "What was that all about?"

>>31564727
>Was it that obvious?

"Only you would pull something like this. Of course, I've gone a few years without using my libido, so..."

>>31564727
>A) Hug
>B) "What was that all about?"

>>31564754
>>31564783
>>31564805
You approach and embrace Maurice for a moment, as he laughs. You pull away and ask the room what the situation in the tunnel was about. Pietra explains it.

"Well we set up the illusion in case anyone found the secret tunnel. When we figured out it was you three, we let Leon and the new girl out, but we decided to play with you a little more. You're not angry, are you?"

A) "I'm just glad to see everyone okay."
B) "I don't advise you to do it again."
C) Other

>>31565017
ab

>>31565017
>A) "I'm just glad to see everyone okay."

>>31565017
A) "I'm just glad to see everyone okay."

>>31565122
>>31565126
The others seem gladdened by your reaction, and Leon stands away from the dirt wall he was previously leaning against.

"It's great to be back and all, but there's important stuff to do right now. I can only stay another night, then I have to get headed back to the station and file my report. Let's get you to the palace." Kor chimes in and asks what she should do, aswell.

A) Bring Kor to the palace
B) Leave Kor with Pietra and go to the palace
C) Other

>>31565214
>A) Bring Kor to the palace

>>31565214
>B) Leave Kor with Pietra and go to the palace

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>>31565227
>>31565297
>tfw I don't know who Kor is

>>31565494
princess of an island nation we met back in the cave and spent about three years down there before leon pulled us out.

>>31565506
She also wants the Stahl D right?

>>31565546
not quite sure, but Springhead mentioned that she's possibly out for Leman

>>31565546
Yeah, she said she was betrothed to someone on the continent and the description about fit Leman. Also, Leon likes her.

>>31565227
You tell Kor that she's free to come along with you to the palace. She seems exited to see it up close, and together with Leon you head up. Pietra and Maurice stay behind to seal up the tunnel, promising to meet up with you later.

The three of you travel through empty and rather damaged looking streets up to the palace hill. You see almost no one who isn't a part of the church, not even vagrants or people on nightly escapades. When you make it to the palace, you see the same paladin standing guard. The years have been kind to him, but then again he has always had a stern and wrinkled face. He allows you entry, and you make it to the chapel.

Inside you see a few clerics praying in their nightclothes. They don't seem to notice you enter at first. Leon tells you that the bishop has been awaiting your return.

A) Go to her office
B) Go alone
C) Other

>>31565724
>B) Go alone

>>31565724
>B) Go alone

>>31565724
>B

>>31565724
>B) Go alone

>>31565732
>>31565832
>>31565889
You tell Leon to watch Kor while you speak to the bishop. He agrees, and you begin making your way to the office on the other end of the palace.

The halls are as sturdy and powerful as you remember. It feels quite melancholy to be back amidst such familiar and yet somehow alien scenery. You pass several other members of the church on the way who stop to wish you welcome, and even see some new members who you don't recognize. This prolongs the trip to the office, but is quite welcome if only for the warm feeling it gives you.

You make it to the office and knock on the door. There is shuffling inside. At least she isn't asleep. In a few moments, you are invited in. You see the bishop sat in her chair amidst a pile of charts and ledgers. Far to the side is her brother, who's looking as grey and disgruntled as ever. The bishop runs out from behind her desk and takes you in a warm embrace.

"Welcome back, child! Oh, how we've worried about you since you left. We wanted nothing more than to find you, but we had no idea where to begin, and since the events around here have begun, we can't spare a single member of the church. I hope you'll forgive me."

A) "It's alright, your holiness. I'm glad to be home."
B) "I don't blame you. I never once though I'd be gone forever."
C) "It's hard to be mad at a sweet old woman."
D) Other

>>31566007
>A) "It's alright, your holiness. I'm glad to be home."

>>31566007
>B) "I don't blame you. I never once though I'd be gone forever."

>>31566007
C) "It's hard to be mad at a sweet old woman."

>>31566007
>A) "It's alright, your holiness. I'm glad to be home."

>>31566007
A+B

>>31566020
>>31566042
>>31566125
You comfort the bishop, and she pulls away. She heads back to her seat and goes through some of her drawers before pulling out a document and scribbling on it.

"Seeing as we're shorthanded, and you've more than proven your skill, I'm promoting you to full Paladin. Get some rest tonight, and report to the south wall tomorrow morning."

A) "Thank you, your holiness. Goodnight."
B) "I'm not sure I've earned this, with all respect."
C) Other

>>31566480
>B) "I'm not sure I've earned this, with all respect."

>>31566480
>A) "Thank you, your holiness. Goodnight."
>B) "I'm not sure I've earned this, with all respect."
b-but our time with Anna

>>31566480
>I wouldn't mind a vacation

>>31566489
>>31566533
You tell the bishop you don't feel as if this promotion has been earned. She and even her brother look over to you in surprise. The bishop sets her pen down and folds her hands.

"And what, may I ask, did you imagine would earn you this title?"

A) "I'm not sure. Something bigger than getting locked up for three years."
B) "I thought I'd have to do something huge, like Old Donnal or Leman."
C) "It just feels wrong for some reason."
D) Other

>>31566700
>C) "It just feels wrong for some reason."

>>31566700
>A) "I'm not sure. Something bigger than getting locked up for three years."
C) "It just feels wrong for some reason."

>>31566700
>A) "I'm not sure. Something bigger than getting locked up for three years."
>B) "I thought I'd have to do something huge, like Old Donnal or Leman."

>>31566700
>C) "It just feels wrong for some reason."

>>31566716
>>31566773
The bishop and her brother seem to be taken aback by your words. The bishop takes a moment to think and breath before speaking.

"I see. I'm sorry you feel that way, but I must disagree. Still, we've never forced anyone down our path, and we won't start now. I'll hold onto your paperwork for the time being. See me again when you've decided what you'd like to do." You thank the bishop for her kindness, and notice a sour face and aura emitting from her brother.

A) Ask something
B) Exit

>>31566835
>A) Ask something
ask him what the matter is

>>31566835
>B) Exit

>>31566835
>B) Exit
Gotta go find Annaliese

>>31566862
This

>>31566875
>>31566906
You thank the both of them for their time and leave the room. Outside, you feel a sort of pressure lift from you. With that wrapped up, you truly begin to feel the weariness of the road and your long time afar. However, you still think there are some things to take care of.

A) Rest and renew
B) Find Leon and Kor
C) Find Pietra and Maurice
D) Find Annalise's home
E) Other

>>31567093
>D) Find Annalise's home

>>31567093

D) Find Annalise's home

>>31567093
>D) Find Annalise's home

>>31567108
>>31567112
>>31567118
You head back the way you came and find Kor and Leon. Both of them look completely wiped out. Leon plans to find a bed for the night, and leave in the morning. Kor once again seems confused as to what she should do.

A) Tell her to stay in the women's dorms for now
B) Bring her along
C) Tell Leon to take her with him

>>31567309
>B) Bring her along

>>31567309
>B) Bring her along

>>31567309
>C) Tell Leon to take her with him

>>31567325
>>31567481
You invite Kor to join you on the trip back to Annalise's house. Leon yawns and wishes you two goodnight, heading off before you. Kor thanks you for being so kind, but you assure her it's no trouble. With that, the two of you head out of the chapel and make your way to the house.

You walk again through the empty streets and eventually come to the great house. As you round the corner, you notice two inquisitors standing watch at the gates. As you approach, they stop you.

"Nobody gets in before light. Whatever business you have will have to wait until morning."

A) "I'm a close friend of the family."
B) "Step aside or be put aside."
C) Wait until morning
D) other

>>31567680
a

>>31567680
Oh, wait, didn't we sneak up to Anna's window as a kid? Let's do that again.

>>31567680
>A) "I'm a close friend of the family."
if that doesn't work
>>31567719

>>31567680
>A) "I'm a close friend of the family"
and if that fails
>C) Wait until morning
Like the stubborn bastard we are

>>31567719
This

>>31567692
>>31567719
>>31567744
You try to plead with the guards, but as inquisitors are, they're too stubborn to give your words even a thought. Eventually you give up on reason and walk back around the corner of the house. Never one to cut your losses, you devise a plan to get in the house. However, the two guards will make it difficult. You look to Kor, who seems curious as to your silent thoughts.

A) Ask her to serve as a decoy
B) Other

>>31567893
>A) Ask her to serve as a decoy

>>31567893
>A) Ask her to serve as a decoy

>>31567906
>>31567931
You ask Kor to help you, and she seems more than happy. You tell her to get the guards' attention for just a few moments, and she heads off. You peek around the corner and watch as she engages them in conversation. They sternly tell her to move on, and her response is a swift punch to the eye. The guards anger and give chase as Kor merrily runs down the road, laughing all the while. It seems that is her idea of a distraction. Then again, it did work, so who are you to judge?

You approach the gate and enter.

A) Front door
B) Window
C) Other

>>31568112
b

>>31568112
>B) Window

>>31568129
>>31568140
You make your way around to the side of the house and begin climbing the brick wall. It's a lot harder than you remember from all those years ago, but with a good deal of effort you manage to get to the upper story, and the window to Annalise's bedroom.

A) Knock
B) Enter
C) Other

>>31568394
>A) Knock

>>31568394
>A) Knock

>>31568394
B) Enter
"Lucccy I'm hoooome"

>>31568402
>>31568411
You knock on the window, careful not to harm the glass. The room inside is dark, and there appears to be no movement inside. You knock again, but there is still no response after a minute of waiting. You start to get slightly nervous, wondering how long Kor can keep the guards occupied.

A) Keep trying
B) Enter
C) Give up

>>31568502
>B) Enter

>>31568502
b

>>31568511
>>31568542
You decide to enter, hoping to be in before you're spotted. Your larger form is quite tricky to squeeze through the window, and you think if not for your recent diet you'd never be able to fit. You do, however, and find yourself in a dark room. Your memory serves well, and even in the dark you're sure you know your way around. Assuming Annalise hasn't changed anything.

A) Find the bed
B) Find the lamp
C) Other

>>31568697
a

>>31568697
>A) Find the bed

>>31568711
>>31568717
You follow your instincts until you come to the bed. The bump on your shin confirms that it's just as you remember. You bend down and whisper, but there is still no response. Finally you place your hand on it to feel for Annalise's shoulder. The bed is empty. You feel simultaneously relieved and disappointed, but luckily this feeling is cut short by the sound of the bedroom door flying open, and a bright flash of light which blinds you as you look to see who's there. You cover your eyes reflexively, for what little good it does, then feel something jab it's way into your thigh. You fall to one knee and cry out.

"You've made a grave mistake coming in here and trying to rob us, especially at a time like this!" The shouting is Anita, you're sure. You raise your hands in surrender and speak to her. She seems to realize her mistake, and she runs over to see you. Annabelle seems to be with her, though she remains fairly quiet. The two of them apologize for hitting you with an arrow, telling you that they assumed you were an intruder.

A) "It's alright, just pull this out if you don't mind."
B) "I don't care, pull this damned thing out of my leg!"
C) Other

>>31569008
"What, you guys don't recognize me? I did this the last time."

>>31569008
whoops, didn't quite read all that...

let's go with this:

A) "It's alright, just pull this out if you don't mind."

>>31569008
>C) Other
"Where's Anna?"

>>31569080
Annalise*

>>31569061
Anita not only removes the arrow, but heals up the gash it makes as well. The two of them help you up, and wait with you until your vision returns. When it does, you blink and adjust you vision, asking about Annalise.

"She's on the wall to the east, with Leman. They're working to fend of the orcs. Leman didn't want her to go, but you know how she can be. Why didn't you tell us you were coming back? We would have readied the guest room, or at least started some tea."

A) "It's complicated."
B) "I'll be sure to do that next time."
C) Ask something
D) Other

>>31569238
>A) "It's complicated."

>>31569238
>A) "It's complicated."

>>31569269
>>31569309
You tell Anita that the situation is more complicated than you care to go into. She seems to understand.

"Well do you want something to eat? Maybe a bath? Annalise won't be back anytime tonight, so you might as well wait."

A) "Sure, that sounds good."
B) "No, I'll just go back to the palace."
C) "I should find her."
D) Other

>>31569455
>C) "I should find her."

>>31569455
grab leon and pietra. If kor wants to come along, bring her too.

>>31569455
>C) "I should find her."

>>31569455
>A) "Sure, that sounds good.
Let her do her job we'd be a distraction

>>31569468
>>31569500
You tell them you'd rather see Annalise before the night is through. They don't readily approve, but neither of them moves to stop you either. With that, you make your way out and past the two rather surprised guards.

A) Head straight to the wall
B) Other

>>31569756
>A) Head straight to the wall

>>31569756
grab your friends and go

>>31569783
this

>>31569783
>>31569805
You decide to gather up who you can find before heading over. Kor is just a short walk away, petting a stray cat, and with her help you find Pietra and Maurice heading to the palace and Annalise's house respectively. Kor reminds you that Leon intended to get some rest before leaving in the morning, and you wonder if you should wake him.

A) Do it, he can sleep when he's dead
B) Let him rest
C) other

>>31570072

b
leave a note about how he's missing out on the action. with smiley faces

>>31570072
or, better yet, let's keep him asleep and carry his snoring body along with us. And then he wakes up in an unfamiliar setting and we get a few laughs at him.

>>31570176
You sure?

>>31570391
sure, what's the worst that can happen?

>>31570419
We're spotted by the guards who notice us carrying around a body. Let's leave him be.

>>31570477
>>31570391
fine, we go with >>31570099

>>31570477
>>31570508
You track down Leon in one of the normally seedy parts of town and leave a message with him. That done, you finally head to the east wall.

There gate is sealed shut, which is highly unusual. In all the years you've lived in Lumen, you've never known them to actually seal up one of the gates. There are several paladins and clerics camped beside the gate and maintaining a sturdy barricade. Some of them recognize you and welcome you back, and are even kind enough to tell you that Annalise and Leman are in the high tower, likely pouring over recon information.

A) Go up to the tower
B) Other

>>31570760
>A) Go up to the tower

>>31570760
a

>>31570771
>>31570803
You ascend the tower with the others. As you do, Kor asks Maurice a barrage of questions on all subjects. He seems happy to answer, at least. Meanwhile, Pietra leans over to you.

"So what's the deal with her? She seems tough, but why bring her?"

A) "She helped me out in the pit."
B) "She just sort of followed me. She's alright."
C) "Leon wants a piece."
D) Other

>>31571228
>A) "She helped me out in the pit."
>B) "She just sort of followed me. She's alright."
>C) "Leon wants a piece."

>>31571228
>A) "She helped me out in the pit."
>C) "Leon wants a piece."

>>31571262
>>31571285
You tell Pietra that you owe her for feeding and helping you in the pit for all those years you were gone. You also tell her about Leon's desire to plow the metaphorical field. Pietra laughs, calling the others' attention, which she must then deflect.

You reach the top of the tower, and with the combined clout of you and Pietra, you get past the guard and into a large, circular room. There are shelves full of books and charts, and at the center is a long table. On either side are Leman and Annalise, both looking very tired and agitated.

A) Announce yourself
B) Wait for them to notice
C) Other

>>31571796
>B) Wait for them to notice

>>31571796
>C) Other
Examine the map, act casual and offer advice

>>31571832
>>31571796
ok, this works

>>31571796
>B
maybe take a seat in a corner of the room.

>>31571796
>B) Wait for them to notice

>>31571832
>>31571846
You leave the others behind and approach the table. You pour over a chart of the outer perimeter of the city, which displays the various stations and facilities within the wall. As Annalise and Leman discuss strategy and logistics, you chime in occasionally to give your input. You're slightly disappointed by how negatively the suggestions are received. This continues until Leman realizes what's going on, followed shortly by Annalise. They both seem to stare blankly at you for a moment. Then Annalise steps forward and slaps you lightly on the cheek.

Leman steps forward and pats you hard on the shoulder. The three years in the pit and the long trip have definitely weakened you, judging by the slight pain you feel. Annalise dashes over and gives you a brief but warm hug before informing you that you smell like rotten wood and dog breath.

A) "I haven't had a chance to bathe yet."
B) "It's nice to see you too."
C) "Don't care, more hugs."
D) Other

>>31572142
>No words only hugs

>>31572142
>B) "It's nice to see you too."

>>31572142
b

>>31572184
>>31572195
You greet Annalise and Leman both. They seem cheered up a bit by your arrival, but their exhaustion doesn't allow much room for smiling.

"It's nice that you're back, but we've got a lot of work to do before first light. You can wait at the house with Pietra for now, and hopefully we'll be able to talk in the morning." Leman goes straight back to the map and begins toying with some small figurines at his right side. Annalise sighs and joins him.

A) "Well, I did come here to help."
B) "You two look like you need sleep more than I do."
C) Other

>>31572364
>A) "Well, I did come here to help."

>>31572364
>I've been on vacation for 3 years you too can take a day

>>31572364
>A) "Well, I did come here to help."
and B

>>31572425
>>31572614
You offer to help Annalise and Leman, but Leman is quick to turn you away.

"I already have to put up with her second guessing all my decisions, I don't need two of you. In fact, go ahead and take her with you, she keeps falling asleep and drooling all over the damn charts." Annalise gives Leman a sour look.

A) Insist on helping
B) Bring Annalise back home
C) Leave them
D) other

>>31572744
>A) Insist on helping

>>31572744
>B) Bring Annalise back home

>>31572744
B

>>31572760
>>31572908
You see the stern look in Leman's eye. It seems Annalise's presence only adds to his burden, and so you think it might actually be best to bring her back. You offer as much to her, but she shakes her head.

"It's alright, I'm barely...tired. If there's an attack tomorrow we need to make sure the troops are supplied. You go on, I'll try to see you in the morning."

A) "Cmon, Leman doesn't need you hovering around."
B) "You're about to keel over."
C) "It's been three years. Can't I have one night?"
D) Other

>>31573227
>B) "You're about to keel over."

>>31573227
>C) "It's been three years. Can't I have one night?"

>>31573227
also, bring Kor into the room and see if she recognizes Leman

>>31573237
B+wrens suggestion

>>31573237
>>31573275
You scold Annalise, telling her that her health will be in jeopardy if she doesn't get some rest. She rubs her temples. Her head must be pounding from tired eyes. You approach her and give her another hug. She seems to calm down. You stroke her hair and ask her once more to come back with you. She leans on you and agrees.

"You have to carry me though, I'm too sleepy to walk."

A) "Don't say that, you know I'll do it."
B) "Cmon, your sisters are probably worried."
C) Other

>>31573415
b

>>31573415
>A) "Don't say that, you know I'll do it."

>>31573415
Also, add A and>>31573263

>>31573415
C
Do it

>>31573537
Actually, I'll go with this.

>>31573415
say nothing. over the shoulder she goes.

>>31573684
Nah, bridecarry.

>>31573716
fair enough. I guess it's less rape-y.

>>31573537
>>31573642
You scoop Annalise up and carry her out of the room. She lets out a sharp wine as she clings to you. Leman laughs as you carry her out of the room. You enter the stairway and meet up with the others. Pietra and Kor both clap and laugh, embarassing Annalise to the point she resorts to burying her face in your neck. As you pass, you stop and realize something. You tell Kor to look into the room you just emerged from. She seems confused at first, but does as you say. There is a great gasp and a scream as the door slams shut. This is followed by crashing from inside the room. You, Pietra, Annalise and Maurice merely shrug and continue down the stairs.

You come to the foot of the wall. Maurice bids you good night and heads for the palace, leaving you with Pietra and Annalise. Annalise fidgets and asks if you wouldn't mind letting her walk from here.

A) Set her down
B) "Nope, this is too much fun."
C) Other

>>31573833
B) "Nope, this is too much fun."


and bring Kor to Leman for confirmation.

>>31573833
>B) "Nope, this is too much fun."
>>31573844
Do you even read the posts before you reply? Kor already went in to confirm.

>>31573863
sorry, my eyes hurt and I'm getting sleepy

>>31573833
>C
You'll have to make me.

I just had a sneeze, but it turned into a cough. I had to let somebody know.

>>31573844
>>31573863
You hold Annalise tighter, causing her to shake slightly. The two of you laugh, and you're slightly surprised to hear even Pietra giggle a bit. Part of you wonders why she's suddenly so accepting of your displays of affection, but you decide not to question it for now. The three of you head back to the house like this, and get past the guards outside. Annalise hides her face from them, but they seem to recognize her as well as Pietra well enough.

You enter the house and let Annalise down. Judging by how dark it is, everyone must have gone to bed by now. Pietra hooks an arm under Annalise's.

"I'll get her to bed. You should take a bath, you really smell awful."

A) "Thanks, goodnight."
B) "You two seem awful chummy."
C) Other

>>31574104
B) "You two seem awful chummy."

>>31574104
>A) "Thanks, goodnight."
and this

>>31574104
>A) "Thanks, goodnight."
>B) "You two seem awful chummy."
I'll go with what Wren's going with. Why not.

>>31574104
please be harem route

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>>31574180
God dammit wrenloft

>>31574118
>>31574141
>>31574156
You point out how much closer Annalise and Pietra seem since you've returned. Pietra smiles, allowing Annalise to lean on her a bit.

"Well, we've basically spent the last two years as roommates. I'm not allowed to steal money, so I've basically been living here and helping where I can." You thank Pietra for looking after Annalise. She smiles and leads her off to her room. You are alone now, and quite sleepy.

A) Have a hot bath
B) Go directly to bed
C) other

>>31574180
You say that, but now comes the part where you need perfect dialogue options. This is about to be the Pursuer boss fight of R2RQ

>>31574362
>A) Have a hot bath

>>31574362
>A) Have a hot bath

>>31574362
welp, coming up with the right words could take a while.

>>31574362
C) other
Spy on them two your libido is tingling

>>31574384
>>31574390
You head off to the bathroom to wash up. Just like the palace, the familiarity of this place couples with the sort of distant oddity of it to create a strange feeling in your chest.

You run a bath and relax for a few minutes, reflecting on the time you've spent away. Things seem to be already settling back to normal, if not the same normal you remember. You take this time to also brush your hair out a bit, to get the scruffiness of the windy road out of it. Once you're washed and scented, you step out and dry off, then enter the hallway in your underclothes. With everyone either gone or asleep, you have no need to cover up anything you don't need to.

A) Head to the guest room
B) Head to Annalise's room
C) Head to Leman's room
D) Other

>>31574661
>C) Head to Leman's room

>>31574661
whoops, picked the wrong one
B) Head to Annalise's room

>>31574661
>C) Head to Leman's room

>>31574688
>>31574661
eh, why not
C

>>31574687
While naked?
We should at least grab some clothes from Leman's room first.

>>31574661
B) Head to Annalise's room
The Lord of Penne returns

>>31574661
>B) Head to Annalise's room

>>31574688
>>31574709
You make your way to Leman's room, following memory.

You enter and are hit by the smell of steel and perhaps light cologne. You find the lamp and light it, then have a look around. Things seem more or less the same, with his large elevated bed and racks of exotic weapons. You do notice also that there is something in the corner, hidden under a tarp. You wonder what it could be for just a minute, then feel your right knee buckle beneath you. You can barely stand. You decide that sleep is best for now.

A) Sleep in Leman's bed
B) Find a soft spot and a blanket
C) Other

>>31574890
>B) Find a soft spot and a blanket

>>31574890
>A) Sleep in Leman's bed

>>31574905
You find a spare blanket that doesn't smell too much like ladies' perfume and wrap it around yourself. You douse the lamp and lay on the floor, quickly taken by sleep.

That night, you have a brief dream. There is a river of black water, running through a valley of blue grass, lit by a full, white moon. The river feeds into the mouth of a great silver and black gate. You spend the majority of the dream sitting outside the gate, with your bare feet in the water. You watch the river run by, and only near the end does the gate begin to creak and crack open. Unfortunately, before you can see what lies within, you awake to a bright morning, and Pietra curled up against you.

>>31575052
Gotta get a few winks, back in eight hours or so. Got all weekend to hang, so no worries. Like always, if this thread is alive when I wake up, I'll keep using it to save archive space. If not, I'll make a new one. If it's still alive, I won't time skip to noon that day.

Thanks to everyone who played today, we had a great turnout and I feel fantastic thanks to all of you. And if someone wouldn't mind archiving for me, I'd be tickled. Love you all, see you in a few.

Description: The leap home

>>31575107

nice.

out of curiosity, do you ever intend to tell your kid about these stories any time in the future?

>>31575114
Probably not. I mean, I don't ever force anything on her, she just sort of absorbs what I like by choice. If she ever shows an interest, I might let her see the archive. For now, I'll let her play Captain America meets Princess Celestia to her heart's content.

>>31575148
>Captain America meets Princess Celestia
something feels wrong about this
and yet, a little bit right.

>>31575162
It's mostly laser battles and explosions. And with that, I slumber for another thousand years.

>>31575107
Good night man, sleep well. Can't archive tonight, on phone because I've got a flight to catch.
Love you man, see you tomorrow.

>>31575194
don't worry about archive. I did it

>>31575201
Thanks Wren.

>>31575257
Bump
flight delayed, now a 9:20pm flight, fuck me

>>31577050
Bumping again. finally on ground again, 11 at night. See you all very late in the thread, gonna sleep like a bear in winter

>>31575052
You rub your eyes, pinch your cheeks, and shake your head to clear away all chance that you may be dreaming, or otherwise hallucinating. Even through all of this, the image of Pietra lying beside you, beneath her own blanket is still very tangible. She stirs slightly as you sit up, but does not wake. The house is otherwise quiet.

A) Wake Pietra up
B) Leave the room quietly
C) Other

>>31579990
>B) Leave the room quietly

>>31580311
You slip out from beneath your blanket and stand, trying your best not to disturb Pietra. You succeed, and manage to slip out of the room without waking her.

You find yourself in the hallway, met by total silence. The only noise is an old clock, ticking away dutifully in the distance somewhere. You're still dressed in your underclothes, but the morning is warm enough for it. You think about what to do next.

A) Head to the palace
B) Meet with Leman
C) Stay in
D) Other

>>31580446
>D) Other
Have some breakfast
We gotta regain dat weight
Then
>A) Head to the palace

>>31580311
goddamnit

>>31580721
I will fight the harem on the beaches and fight the harem in the streets

>>31580712
You decide that first and foremost on the agenda for now is gains, and you head to the kitchen to fix yourself something.

When you arrive, you are surprised to see a middle aged woman in a black uniform. She's quite shy about bearing witness to your half dressed form, but after a quick explanation, you realize that she is the new housemaid. She offers to prepare breakfast for you, but you decline, letting her get on with more important work. She bows before leaving the room. She seems less rough than her predecessor.

You crack a few eggs into a pan, over a few browning sausages. That, along with two toasted slices of bread with jam make up a filling meal. You bring the plate out to the dining room in time to see Annalise entering. Her hair is messy from her pillow and she is still dressed in her nightclothes and robe. She smiles, bids you good morning, and sits down beside you, snatching one of your toasts.

"When I woke up this morning, I thought I was lost somewhere. I've been sleeping up in the tower so long, I'd almost forgotten what my room looked like. I would have slept in, but I remembered you were back and I just shot up."

A) "Yeah, it's been an odd morning."
B) "You didn't have to stress over me. It's not like I'm going anywhere."
C) Other

>>31580798
>B) "You didn't have to stress over me. It's not like I'm going anywhere."

>>31580798
>B) "You didn't have to stress over me. It's not like I'm going anywhere."

>>31580798
>A) "Yeah, it's been an odd morning."
add this

>>31580825
I concur

>>31580807
>>31580824
>>31580825
You tell Annalise that you didn't plan on leaving anytime soon. This cheers her up, but your other comment seems to stick to her a bit. She begins absent-mindedly picking morsels from your plate with her fingers.

A) Let her
B) Tap her knuckle with the fork

>>31580938
A) Let her

>>31580938
>A) Let her

>>31580947
>>31581009
You and Annalise share half a meal each before heading back to the kitchen to clean the plate and pans. During this process, Pietra finds her way is. She seems to have dressed and arranged herself into a jerkin and tunic, along with some trousers and boots. Annalise greets her warmly. Pietra starts brewing coffee as you and Annalise finish up. You feel just slightly uncomfortable about this morning, if only because Pietra doesn't seem intent on mentioning it.

A) Tell Annalise to get dressed, and get a minute alone with Pietra
B) Leave with Annalise and get dressed
C) Other

>>31581075
>A) Tell Annalise to get dressed, and get a minute alone with Pietra

>>31581075
>A) Tell Annalise to get dressed, and get a minute alone with Pietra

>>31581084
>>31581100
Once the cookery is taken care of, you tell Annalise to get dressed so that you can have some time out today. She seems confused, but a moment later something seems to dawn on her, and she agrees. She exits the kitchen, and you're alone with Pietra.

Pietra stands by her kettle, ready to sift it through a small contraption that somehow turns hot water into coffee by some process you never bothered to learn.

A) Ask her about the morning, straight out
B) Try to push the conversation slowly
C) Other

>>31581205
>A) Ask her about the morning, straight out

>>31581205
huh, maybe add in

Jokingly. Wink.
“Couldn’t find a comfortable blanket last night?”

>>31581211
You cross your arms and ask Pietra bluntly about the events this morning. She doesn't take her eyes from the kettle, but she does answer.

"Don't worry about it. Annalise snores sometimes, so I just found the nearest room and plopped down. It was so dark I didn't even realize you were there. If I'd intended to try anything, I wouldn't have brought my own blanket and pillow, would I?"

A) "If you say so."
B) "The guest room is closer."
C) "I thought you said you were over it."
D) Other

>>31581263
d

>>31581263
No, go with
C) "I thought you said you were over it."
first.

If there's something else after it, I think I have thing typed up

>>31581289
You ask Pietra about her own statement years ago. She shrugs.

"I am. In fact, I've talked to Annalise about it. She understands how I felt, but I'm completely and utterly done with that. Three years have given me plenty of time to move on."

A) "Alright, if that's how you feel."
B) "It seems like you're trying really hard to convince one of us."
C) Approach
D) Other

>>31581427
>B) "It seems like you're trying really hard to convince one of us."
>C) Approach

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>>31581434
Damm wrenloft

>>31581486
I don't know what you mean.

>>31581427
A) "Alright, if that's how you feel."
Plus
B) "It seems like you're trying really hard to convince one of us."
In a teasing manner

>>31581434
You step forward as you speak. You notice that Pietra flinches just slightly. You continue to approach her, and watch as the shoulder facing you slowly draws away. You come to be only a few inches away, and by now you can see Pietra beginning to shake.

A) "Get it sorted, one way or the other."
B) "So this isn't uncomfortable for you at all?"
C) Touch her shoulder
D) Other

>>31581569
>B) "So this isn't uncomfortable for you at all?"

>>31581569
A) "Get it sorted, one way or the other."

>>31581575
damnit faster than me

>>31581575
You test Pietra's resolution. She takes a moment before answering in a weak voice.

"Not at all. B-but I wouldn't mind you backing away a little, you're in my personal space."

A) Back away
B) Stay put
C) Other

>>31581660

b

>>31581575
For what it's worth, I heartily concur.
H-H-HAREMMMMM!

>>31581660
A) Back away
>>31581663
How are you so fast ;_;

>>31581671
Shit, forgot the name.
And b)

>>31581663
>>31581714
You stay where you are. Pietra swallows, and begins to look slightly pained. She takes a quarter step forward, or more to the side by her body positioning, edging slightly closer to you. She grabs her elbows and turns away as she slides closer by margins of an inch. Eventually, she touches her shoulder to you. Her face has darkened, though not reddened due to her olive complexion.

A) "Is that all?"
B) "Are you gonna be alright?"
C) Step away
D) Other

>>31581780
d

>>31581780
“Look, I’m not ticked off or anything. I’m just... Kind of confused is all. I know you want to be with me, and I do like you, but Annalise and I... well, we’re together and... Ah, I don’t know. I want to be with her, and after spending time in that cave, I missed the both of you so much. And Leon. Come to think of it, though, I suspect he’s probably going to feel kind of awful that Kor is trying to get into Leman’s pants. Might need to talk to him later...

Anyway, just... just try to be more conscious about what you’re doing. I know I’ve avoided you in the past about this and it’s hurt you, but I’ll try and make it up to you. Just... I won’t guarantee anything romantic, though. I’ll see you later, ok?”

>>31581787
I'm backing you here. This had better be good.

>>31581780
>B) "Are you gonna be alright?"
add this in afterwards

>>31581794
>>31581808
Your words seem to confuse and relieve Pietra both at once. By the end, she pulls her shoulder away and continues to blankly stare at her kettle. You give her a moment before asking if she'll be alright. She doesn't say anything for a few moments.

"I'll be fine. Just get out before I splash all this over your stupid face."

A) Leave
B) Other

>>31581899
a

>>31581899
A) Leave

>>31581909
You step out of the room without another word.

You head to Leman's room to borrow some clothes. Your slimmer form has brought you down to almost perfect size, if not a bit too small. You pull on a new tunic and some pants, along with a leather jacket he has stored away. It feels good to be out of three year old, moth eaten pajamas. By the time you step out of the room, Annalise is already in her robes and chainmail, ready to go.

A) "You couldn't wear something more graceful?"
B) "You look good."
C) Meet with Leman
D) Go to the palace
E) Other

>>31581986
>B) "You look good."
>C) Meet with Leman

>>31581986
B) "You look good."
C) Meet with Leman

>>31581999
>>31582020
You compliment Annalise, and she happily thanks you. You propose heading back to the wall to check on Leman, and she seems very glad to hear it.

The two of you head out. On the way, you come across Maurice. He seems quite busy, carrying an armful of books to some unknown location, but does stop to say hello and deliver a note that is apparently from Leon. He doesn't stick around to chat, and heads on his way. Annalise asks about the message.

A) Pocket it for now
B) Read it

>>31582145
>B) Read it

>>31582145
A) Pocket it for now

>>31582151
You unwrap the note and read it. In summation, Leon left via the north tunnel early this morning. He'll be returning to his station to fill his report, and then probably assigned his next mission. He asks you to keep Kor around until he has a chance to visit, followed by some crude phrases, and a signature. You give Annalise the summary.

"Oh, that's too bad. We didn't get to talk much at all, and I didn't thank him."

A) "He's got important things to do now, same as you."
B) "He'll be back soon enough."
C) Other

>>31582244
>B) "He'll be back soon enough."
But I don't think he's going to like it.

>>31582255
You attempt to ease Annalise's worry. The two of you then head toward the wall again.

The streets are more lively during the day, but still there aren't half as many people as you remember walking around. Most of them hurry about their business and get back inside as quickly as they are able. One woman nearly leaves her child behind after he trips, dancing in place as he gets up and chases after her.

Eventually you get to the wall and bypass the guards. One of them asks you to sort out "the woman you brought with you", which you can only assume means Kor. You find her sat outside Leman's war room, sulking.

A) "I take it he wasn't happy to see you?"
B) "Perk up, let's go inside."
C) Other

>>31582444
>A) "I take it he wasn't happy to see you?"
>B) "Perk up, let's go inside."

>>31582444
Ask her how it went.

>>31582444
>A) "I take it he wasn't happy to see you?"
>B) "Perk up, let's go inside."
Is Leman asexual or something?

>>31582244
>C) He sounds pretty busy, so he'll probably be back around soon.

>>31582491
[spolier]Goddamnit...[/spoiler]

>>31582475
Apparently he's not into dark skinned chicks (iirc).
A+B

>>31582450
>>31582475
You pat Kor on the shoulder, and offer her a chance to come in with you. She declines.

"No, I think it's better I stay out here and think about my flaws for a while. This stupid body has caused a rift between us that can never be crossed." You shrug, wishing her good luck, and enter.

You find Leman pouring over the same map of the wall, only now his figurines are spread out along the edges. He grunts as you enter, never looking away from his chart. Once the door is closed, he speaks through gritted teeth.

"It was sure nice of you to bring that woman all the way here, so I could reject her all over again. It's a wonder you can stand this man, Annalise."

A) "What happened?"
B) "I owed her as much."
C) "Why don't you just spend some time with her?"
D) Other

>>31582571
>A) "What happened?"

>>31582543
For the record, Kor pretty much looks like a tall Korra from ATLA which honestly isn't where I got her name from or that one character that pops up on /co/ sometimes, with the little boy sidekick.

>>31582571
>B) "I owed her as much."
>C) "Why don't you just spend some time with her?"

>>31582592
You tell Leman that for all she did for you, you couldn't help but feel like you should at the very least try to help her. He groans, but doesn't complain. You ask why he won't give her a chance.

"Would you give a chance to a woman with three heads? Don't answer that, because it's no. I'm not into it, man! I prefer, and forgive me for saying it, women like my mom. Classic good looks, more refined style. Her complexion was one thing, twelve years ago, but now she looks like she could rip most of the sisters in steel right in half! I'm not into being on bottom, man."

A) "She's been looking for you for years!"
B) "She's really very nice, give her a chance."
C) "Whatever you say, you're missing out."
D) other

>>31582749
>A) "She's been looking for you for years!"
>B) "She's really very nice, give her a chance."

>>31582749
>C) "Whatever you say, you're missing out."

Well, this one's a bit tricky... On the one hand, she's totally into Leman. On the other, Leon totally wants her...

>>31582820
And, of course, leman is after Leon.

>>31582763
You ask Leman to give Kor at least a chance, but he waves it away.

"That's all fine and good but I don't care and also! You're supposed to be on duty right now so either lace the wordhole or I'll have you sorting out domestic disputes all week."

A) "She's really upset, Leman."
B) "Fine, do what you like."
C) Other

>>31582914
>A) "She's really upset, Leman."

>>31582914
>C) Other
Duel Leman we win he takes Kor out

>>31582914
>A
Domestic disputes aren't too bad.

>>31582923
>>31582943
You try one last time to convince Leman. He groans and slams a fist down on the table so hard it makes both you and Annalise jump a bit.

"Did you two come here just to piss me off, or is there something important you wanted to say, because in case you haven't noticed, I'm slightly busy trying to keep ten thousand ugly fucking orcs from beating down these gates and burning the fucking city to the ground!" Leman's shout reverberates off of the stone walls. Annalise seems as though she wants to hide behind you. Leman looks you dead in the eye, expecting your response.

A) "We just wanted to make sure you were okay, which apparently you aren't."
B) "Sorry, we'll go."
C) Other

>>31583047
>A) "We just wanted to make sure you were okay, which apparently you aren't."
B) "Sorry, we'll go."

>>31583047
>A) "We just wanted to make sure you were okay, which apparently you aren't."

Rolled 19

>A) "We just wanted to make sure you were okay, which apparently you aren't."

>>31583059
>>31583143
>>31583179
You confront Leman directly. This seems to surprise both him and Annalise, as if they never expected someone to attempt to talk back to him.

Leman scowls and prepares to say something, but he holds his tongue. He looks away and takes a few deep breaths, then comes back to the conversation much calmer.

"I'm sorry, this whole thing is just one giant pain in the ass. We don't have nearly enough people, and every time they attack we lose more. We have no idea where they're getting these numbers from either. Look, you just got home and Annalise has been working around the clock. You two take the day off and have fun, but I need you both ready tomorrow morning, alright?"

A) "Alright. Take care."
B) "And what about you?"
C) "And Kor?"
D) Other

>>31583273
bc

>>31583273
"I assume you've been working even harder? Leman you working yourself to death isn't going to help anyone."

>>31583311
good addition

>>31583311
I like it.

>>31583311
>>31583340
>>31583356
You ask Leman about his own work during all this. He rubs his temples and sighs.

"It's not like I signed up for this job. But I'm head inquisitor now, and the enemy hasn't attacked in nearly a week. Every day I get more and more worried about it. I can't leave the wall until they've done something at least. If they attacked, they'd need a day or two to regroup. If we could cripple them, even better."

A) "At least have a nap."
B) "I'm sorry. I wish I could help."
C) Other

Sorry I'm slow, child wanted to try on her dress.

>>31583623
>A) "At least have a nap."

>>31583623
C)Ask about Kor

No worries.

>>31583623
>A)
>>31583671
We should hold off for now and try again later.

>>31583764
fair enough

>>31583643
>>31583764
You advise Lema to try to get what rest he can for the time being. He agrees, and both you and Annalise step out to give him some time to think.

Outside in the stairway, you notice that Kor has disappeared. You ask the guards downstairs if they've seen her, but they only know she left a few minutes ago and headed toward the palace.

"I'm sure she'll be alright, she's a big, very big girl. You wanted my attention last night and now you've got it, so lets go explore the town a little. There's a coffee house in the market, and Pietra seems to like it so I've been wanting to try what it is."

A) Spend the day with Annalise
B) Look for Kor
C) Other

>>31583852
>B) Look for Kor

>>31583852
>>31583867
We got to keep her here until Leon gets back.

Let's find her and get her to settle down for a bit. Then we'll hang out with Annalise.

>>31583867
You tell Annalise that you feel responsible for Kor, all the same. She agrees, reluctantly, and the two of you go up to the palace, following the clues of people who seem to be surprised an island woman is amidst them.

You reach the palace and pass the gate guard, and eventually find yourself outside the weight room. Inside is the familiar cheering and clanking of metal. According to the accounts of people along the way, Kor is inside. Annalise follows you in, and you spot Kor in the far corner. She has stripped down to bandage wraps, catching the eye of some of the brothers, and sits in a circle of sisters who are impressed by her ability to angrily outlift most of the men in the room. Each time she squats, you can see her temper being tested beneath the immense weight. The sisters cheer her on, making it feel like there is some sort of estrogen wall between you and her. Annalise seems impressed as well, by the look on her face.

A) Approach
B) Let her be
C) Other

>>31583887
Agreed. She's pretty flighty.

>>31584037
>A) Approach

>>31584037
>A) Approach.

>>31584042
>>31584130
You cross the room with Annalise, weaving through the usual crowd of sweaty paladins with varying degrees of body hair to reach Kor. By the time you reach her, she's already moved over to the bench to give someone else a chance at the squat rack. She presses what looks to be at least twice Annalise's weight as the sisters cheer her on. You might not find this odd if she looked like she could do this so easily, but not even the brothers are able to move such weight so quickly without slowing down after a few dozen. Kor on the other hand, keeps going without signs of exhaustion.

You squeeze through the crowd of sisters and get in close enough to speak to her.

A) "You seem upset. Is this how you let out your frustration?"
B) "How the hell are you doing this?"
C) "Having fun?"
D) Other

>>31584196
C) "Having fun?"
>A) "You seem upset. Is this how you let out your frustration?"

>>31584196
"Want to talk about it?"

>>31584196
So... She's a barbarian, and her rage is active?
Best to wait and see if she notices us

>>31584199
You speak to, or more at Kor as she presses the weight. At first, you aren't sure she notices you, but she responds in time.

"Can you believe he turned me away? After all the time I spent looking for him, he just told me he wasn't "into girls with dark skin or large frames". I spent years doing this to myself to make him happy and he doesn't even care! Stupid, arrogant, weak little man!" The sisters cheer and whistle, alienating the brothers just slightly. "You know what, though? I don't even care. I can have any man I want, and if they don't want me back, I'll just take them! That's what these muscles are good for, right?"

A) "I don't think that's wise."
B) "I suppose that's one way to look at it."
C) "I think you're taking this harder than Leman meant."
D) Other