>>32310762
>B) Try to wrestle Boiz
>C) Other
flip over so we land with Boiz's back on the ground

>>32310812
You summon your strength again and try to bring both you and Boiz down. You succeed, somehow, and wind up on top of him, but still bleeding wildly. Boiz' grip also seems to be getting tighter.

A) Continue fighting
B) Call for Kor
C) Other

>>32310953
C
try to find pressure points to get him to release.

>>32310953
>A) Continue fighting
Bite his ear off.

>>32310969
You release your hands from his arms and begin desperately searching him for pressure points. It isn't for another few seconds that you realize you are not an acupressurist, nor have you any training in medicine beyond first aid, and therefore you are totally unable to even recall why you know what a pressure point is.

Boiz finally releases you, bringing his feet up and beneath you back then kicking you up and away. You fly like a sac into the stone wall and collapse to the floor, unable to move beyond errant twitches. Boiz kicks up to his feet and wipes your red blood from his lips, grinning.

"Back to full strength. Thank you for the meal, human. My brothers misinformed me: holy blood tastes no different than the blood of normal humans. If you'll excuse me, I must also dispose of your female before Sairus finishes your other companions." Boiz begins approaching Kor, who has managed to pin the invisible enemy, but doesn't seem up to the task of fighting two at once.

A) Crawl
B) Shout
C) Other

>>32311149
>B) Shout
>C) Other
can we do strength of the gods?

>>32311149
>B) Shout
>C) Other
Flex extremities, try to regain some coordinated movement.
Damnit.

>>32311149
and A as well, I guess

>>32311207
yeah, this too

>>32311179
>>32311207
>>32311243
You call to Boiz, but he does not respond. You struggle to pull yourself forward, whilst at the same time focusing power into you armor. There is no effect. You know ou haven't spent your uses of Strength of the Gods today, but still the miracle does not heed you. Blood continues to spill from your neck wound.

A) Say something
B) Keep crawling
C) Other

>>32311294
>A) Say something
>B) Keep crawling
It's so cute how you run away from fights. What? Too scared to fight someone with half a body of blood?
C) Other
examine the surroundings and look for something to destabilize the room. Or engravings that may provide clues on how to take this guy out.

>>32311294
>B) Keep crawling
>A) Say something
"Still running, Boiz? Are you all so incapable of a straight fight?"

>>32311340
Agreed

>>32311340
>>32311365
>>32311437
You continue pulling your increasingly heavy body forward. At the same time, you take a stab at Boiz' pride, calling him a coward and the like. This does seem to hold his attention. He turns his head slowly, but not his body. This goes on to the point that his head is on totally backwards. You can hear his bones and joints cracking and creaking under the stress, but it does not appear to discomfort him in the slightest.

"You are valiant human. An ant that stands strong against a hurricane. I admire that about your kind. Some of them. The ones with the will and pride to face the immense dangers that make up this world. Very well, if you want me to finish you like a warrior, I will." At this point Boiz' body begins to turn on his own, following after his head. Again his neck cracks and creaks as his body twists into place beneath his head. Once everything is in proper position, Boiz approaches you. You try to sit up and put up something resembling a fight, but your strength is too little. Boiz lifts you by your hair and uses it to hold you up to his face. He is considerably shorter than you, so your feet drag a bit. You attempt to at least spit blood in his face, but your mouth has gone dry, and he proceeds to jam his fingers down your metal collar, ripping the breastplate away from you.

"Here is the reward for pride."

Boiz brings back his palm and drives it forward into your chest, knocking the wind out of you and sending you crashing into the far wall. As you hit the floor, you think he must have at the very least cracked a few ribs, but you still retain consciousness. He turns back to face Kor and her enemy.

A) Say something
B) Give up
C) Other

>>32311639
A: Is that all you've got you bastard? You drank all that blood but can't even kill a defenseless human?

>>32311639
>A) Say something
"Not pride. Prudence."

C
see if we can grapple him and keep him busy and away from Kor

Also, tell Kor to finish her enemy

>>32311706
You taunt Boiz once again. He turns back. His face remains collected, but something about him gives off the feeling that he is shaken up by your uncanny ability to remain alive despite absurd injuries. He takes a long step toward you, and seems to close a distance of twenty feet in this one casual stride. He kneels down beside you, grabbing you by the arm, and then suddenly flings you back across the room. Your backplate and the sleeve covering the arm he took hold of slip off as you crash into another stone wall. When you look up, he is upon you again.

"I see leaving a bit of blood in you was a mistake. You're proving to be quite a chirping cricket. If it means your silence, I'll be glad to take the rest." Boiz kneels down, and pulls you up by your tunic to him. You have no strength left to challenge him, nor to fight back as he turns your face away to access the intake side of your neck.

You are forced to look away and watch Kor beat down on something you cannot see. But there is something else. A man, in silk robes and leather slippers, raising a cup of wine. He grins warmly, and gives you a gesture of approval.

A) Say something
B) Try to fight back
C) Pray
D) Other

>>32311862
>A) Say something
"I don't suppose I could have a sip?"
C

>>32311886
Seconded

I wonder if our god is ok with us accepting help from Monk Ross.

>>32311862
and then get back to doing B

>>32311918
eh, it's all good

>>32311886
>>32311918
You turn to the man and ask for a small drink of the wine. Boiz turns as well, distracted by your question. He doesn't seem to see what you do, and turns back, annoyed.

"Are you already going mad? Poor human." Boiz bares his mouth full of fangs once more and comes in to bite down.

A) Say something
B) Pray
C) Other

>>32312006
>A) Say something
"Not my fault your eyes are incapable of seeing gods."
B
Pray, to our god and this guy we were looking at.

>>32312006
>B) Pray

Might be my only post this thread, going to the beach later today. Just dropping in to say, hello.

>>32312107
have fun

>>32312035
Boiz hisses as he comes down with is fangs, full force. You feel them hit your skin, and the immense pressure that pushes them shut. Yet, there is no pain. Instead, there is screaming in your ear, and then you are pushed away. Boiz stands and stumbles backward, holding his mouth with both hands. You look around. White stones now litter the ground beneath where he was. Upon closer inspection, they are bits of teeth.

"What magic is this!? None of your precursors had such a spell!?" As Boiz speaks, you feel something warm on your shoulder. A wooden cup comes around to your lips, and a voice bids you to drink.

A) Drink
B) Refuse
C) Other

>>32312006
>B) Pray
"Our Monk Ross, who is in the cups, grant me some booze, ya miser. I'm parched."

>>32312138
>A) Drink
"Oh, hey, thanks!"
C)Get back to punching him

>>32312138
>A) Drink
*glug*
Surprise, boyo.

>>32312171
>>32312177
You drink from the cup. The liquid inside is sweet and tart. Immediately you feel your strength coming back to you. Your neck ceases gushing, and you are able to regain your feet in a matter of seconds, while Boiz is obsessed with his destroyed teeth. In the back of your head, a voice whispers.

"That's two."

A) Attack Boiz
B) Say something
C) Other

>>32312275
>A) Attack Boiz
>B) Say something
"I take it Three means I'm out of the game?"

>>32312275
>A) Attack Boiz
Say goodbye to your trachea, nutjob.

>>32312293
>>32312377
You rush forward and slam a fist into Boiz' hands, further distressing his teeth as his head flies back and he nearly trips over his own feet. He recovers and attempts to rush at you in return, but he is sent flying by what seems to be nothing. You look over and see Kor, beaten and somewhat bloody, breating heavily but otherwise in good order. It seems she managed to over power her opponent and hurl him at Boiz, giving you a moment to think. You look over to Boiz as he shoves something off of him, and tries to get back up.

A) Learn the stance 'Burning Heart'
B) Learn the stance 'Dragon Soul'
C) Learn the stance 'Strength of Stone'

>>32312486
>A) Learn the stance 'Burning Heart'

>>32312486
would kind of like to know what these things do, though

>>32312486
>B) Learn the stance 'Dragon Soul'
I remember burning heart. Isn't that when let Monk Ross set himself on fire?

>>32312681
ah crap. alright, then, switch to dragon soul

>>32312506
You feel something hot building up in your stomach. You tell Kor to stand back as instinct kicks in. You plant your feet, and take a long, deep breath. This breath is longer than any you thought you were able to hold, to the point that your stomach begins to expand unnaturally. Thankfully, your armor is not thee to constrict it.

You bring your head back and feel something hot and gooey fill your mouth, much like vomit, only not as unpleasant. When you come forward again, you are shocked to see white hot flames erupt from your throat and rush at the wall where Boiz sits, trying to regain his composure. You keep this up a while, searing the wall to the point that the stone begins to glow and even become molten from the heat.

Finally you run out of breath and fall to your knees, struggling for air. Kor gasps as the smoke clears, and you look up to examine your handiwork. There is a great hole in the side of the pyramid, large enough to fit two men side by side. The edges are red and melted stone brick, and just below it are two pairs or burning leg bones.

"That's...what was that?"

A) "Just a little belch, excuse me."
B) "Not sure. Probably good."
C) Other

>>32312836
>B) "Not sure. Probably good."

>>32312836
>B) "Not sure. Probably good."
We have atomic fire breath. Ah, childhood.

>>32312946
should have picked Dragon Soul and found out what it died.

>>32312855
>>32312946
You tell Kor that it shouldn't be a problem, but she seems apprehensive. You begin getting back to your feet, but she stops you, instead she picks you up and begins cradling you like a child, much to your confusion.

"You're far too hurt to walk around. I'll carry you until we find Maurice, so you don't lose anymore blood."

A) Let her
B) Refuse
C) Other

>>32313126
>C) Other
can we make this a piggy back ride?

>>32312968
That was Dragon Soul

>>32313147
Ooooh... Sorry.

>>32313126
>B) Refuse
Paranoia tells me this is another illusion and the real Kor was one pair of those leg bones.

>>32313140
You ask Kor if she will at least preserve your dignity and allow you to ride on her back. She approves, and after some moving around, you find yourself draped over her back. Once you're as comfortable as this position allows, you start thinking of a plan.

A) Exit through the new wall hole
B) Try to get out through the top
C) Other

>>32313302
>A) Exit through the new wall hole

>>32313302
>A) Exit through the new wall hole
We made it. Might as well use it.

>>32313327
>>32313359
You tell Kor to approach the hole in the wall created by your blast. She complies, walking over toward it.

It seems to lead into another room, or rather a stairway. How one would get to it from the room you are currently in is unclear, but it seems empty. Jumping down will make it difficult to get back up in your current state.

A) Enter
B) Other

>>32313548
>A) Enter

>>32313563
Kor hops through the hole, over the legs of Boiz and his man, and enters the dark stairway. The steps going up seem to come to a door, long ago sealed with rock. The steps going down are cleared, leading into the dark. It seems there is only one way to go. Kor starts walking.

As you go, slowly, carefully making sure to avoid possible traps or false footing, Kor makes conversation. "That was an odd attack you used. I've seen something like it before, but never from a cleric. How did you do it?"

A) "I really don't know."
B) "I don't want to talk about it."
C) Other

>>32313736
>C) Other
explain the guy we saw

>>32313736
>A) "I really don't know."
We... really don't.

>>32313750
You try your best to explain the strange man you saw, but Kor doesn't seem to follow well. Still, she accepts the explanation, trusting you to know your own business.

"At any rate, you were especially brave. You basically died, and yet you still mouthed off like a common street punk. Are you really so determined to find Annalise?"

A) "I am."
B) "Honestly, I was more worried about you at the time."
C) "You think too highly of me."
D) Other

>>32313892
>A) "I am."
and Peitra, too

>>32313892
>C) "You think too highly of me."

>>32313903
You tell Kor that you truly are bent on your quest. She laughs to herself.

"Then she's lucky. I doubt anybody would be so willing to dangle themselves above the abyss for me."

A) "I'd be more than willing, just not at this moment."
B) "There must be someone."
C) "I'm not a good role model."
D) Other

>>32313892
>A) "I am."

Damn, I have a lot of catching up to do.

>>32314205
"Not that I wouldn't, but I think I know of someone else who would."

>>32314212
hey, we haven't seen you in a while

>>32314245
I was stuck in the forbidden realm of mathematics.

and I'll only be truly free during the july vacations

>>32314284
what's so taboo about math?

>>32314245
>>32314284
Also hi, haha

How have you been Wren?

>>32314314
eh, had some crazy ideas.

here, I'm trying to go harem route with Anna and Pietra

have plans to move during the summer.

>>32314313
I don't know, but the humanities students sure avoid the math institute like the plague.

>>32314354
they are weak

>>32314353
>go harem route with Anna and Pietra

I'm proud of you man.

And good luck moving, mate.

>>32314377
thanks

>>32314221
You tell Kor that you would do what it took to help her, but that you also aren't the only one. She looks back at you curiously.

"Oh? And who's that?"

A) "Leon."
B) "I shouldn't say."
C) Other

>>32314409
>B) "I shouldn't say."
"I think it's important that he muster up the courage to say it himself."

>>32314419
>32314419
>>32314409
This

>>32314409
>B) "I shouldn't say."
Thou shalt not impinge upon the romance of a bro without specific invitation.

>>32314419
>>32314442
You tell Kor its not your place to say. She whines a bit, but does not seem intent on pressing you. She does, however, seem glad that you've said as much.

The rest of the descent is relatively silent, as you step further into the pitch black depths of the pyramid. Eventually, Kor declares that there are no more stairs. Judging by the way her voice echoes, you'd say you've made it to a large room. There is no source of light, and neither of you has anything very handy for lighting the dark.

A) Tell Kor to proceed slowly
B) Other

>>32314634
>A) Tell Kor to proceed slowly
Caution is merited.

>>32314634
>A) Tell Kor to proceed slowly

>>32314634
>A) Tell Kor to proceed slowly

'Was catching up in the archive

>>32314658
>>32314660
You advise Kor to proceed forward slowly, and she agrees. You feel her muscles shifting beneath you as you ride her through the dark. Her footsteps, though light, bounce off the distance walls and back to you. You might be at the base of the pyramid, or lower.

Finally, Kor comes to a stop. "I can hear something. It's coming from below us." You strain your ears, but you can hear nothing.

A) Continue forward
B) Have Kor stop to listen
C) Other

>>32314821
>B) Have Kor stop to listen

>>32314821
>A) Continue forward

>>32314821
>B) Have Kor stop to listen
DO NOT LISTEN YOURSELF.
Possibility of auditory illusion induction.

>>32314832
>>32314940
You tell Kor to try and listen, and make out the sound. She drops down onto her stomach, bringing you with her. You roll off of of her as she presses her ear to the ground, or so you assume. After a few moments, she begins relaying what she hears to you.

"It sounds like someone talking. I think it's about us...and Annalise? I'm not sure. I can hear the word 'holy' a lot. Hm...I think one of them is Dure? Agh, it's too hard to tell. I don't think they know where we are though."

A) Keep listening
B) Move on
C) Other

>>32315095
>B) Move on

>>32315095
actually, switch to
A) Keep listening

also, where's springhead?

>>32315095

A) Keep listening

>>32315095
>A) Keep listening
Interesting.

>>32315132
>>32315221
>>32315224
You tell Kor to keep listening through the floor. She agrees, and goes back to relaying.

"Hm...I think they're saying...that someone named Sairus is dead. Something about a zombie? But zombies are just scary stories, right? Oh wait, one of them just did something really loud. I think he smashed something. The other one is kind of freaked out...They got quiet..." Kor goes silent for a while as well.

"Ah! One of them told the other to kill us. Doktadre, I think. Yes, that's it. He's going to come up for us."

A) Keep listening
B) Get moving
C) Try and hide
D) Other

>>32315382
>B) Get moving

>>32315382
>B) Get moving
And that's our cue. Shift arse. Sharpish.

>>32315404
>>32315431
You tell Kor that it's time to haul, and she agrees. She scoops you up onto her back again, and begins dancing in place as she tries to think of what to do next

A) Go straight, quick
B) Go back up the stairs
C) other

>>32315714
>A) Go straight, quick

>>32315714
>A) Go straight, quick
Tally-ho!

>>32315724
>>32315734
You tell Kor to move ahead, and fast. She bends forward and moves quickly, heading across the room for what you hope might be another exit.

Kor comes to a stop, and informs you that there does indeed seem to be a doorway here, and you advance forward together. She stops again, and tells you that there is a brick wall cutting off the exit, but that she can likely break it down if you'll hop off of her.

A) No time, find another way
B) Do it
C) Other

>>32316035
>B) Do it

>>32316035
>B) Do it
If we're lucky, maybe we can walk.

>>32316044
Kor lets you down and begins going to work on the wall. From what she says, the stones are old but strong, and do not budge easily. You cheer her on, and it seems to help her.

After several minutes of pitch black, and the sound of chipping stone and tumbling bricks, a tiny beam of orange light breaks into the room. Kor cheers to herself, and hasten her pace. Soon more orange light enters, and Kor makes one final push, breaking a hole large enough to squeeze through. She scoops you up and drags you through, entering the warm sunset light. Outside, you smile, finally free of the confines of the pyramid. Kor leans you against the stone wall, and the two of you take a moment to bask in the sun, before you notice the man standing in the shadow of the next pyramid.

He is a tall, powerfully built man with a lantern jar and a shock of blond hair. He too is dressed in an outfit of hide and feathers, only this one involves boots, short pants, and a shirt with only a single sleeve. The bare arm boasts a tattoo sleeve that depicts a mural of bloody acts. He stands stoicly in the shadow of the pyramid, crossing his arms in discontent.

A) Say something
B) Tell Kor to handle him
C) OTher

>>32316472
>A) Say something
"Oh, I'm sorry, were we too loud for you? Did we wake you from your beauty sleep?"

>>32316472
seconding >>32316531
We will taunt them 'till our last breath!
Morning, folks.

>>32316663
was wondering where you went

>>32316680
Enjoying the weekend and sleeping in.

>>32316472
>>32316531
That'll do nicely.

>>32316531
>>32316663
>>32316785
You taunt the strange man. His face remains stoic, but that's nothing you haven't come to expect from his kind. He continues to cross his arms, and sighs.

"You two are the ones who killed not one, but four of my brothers. Madon, Boiz, Tumen, and Sairus all fell at your weak, pathetic little hands. My master is truly frothing. But here is where it ends. I won't play with my food, as my brothers have. You will die, and that will be the end of it."

A) Bargain
B) Taunt
C) Silent
D) Other

>>32316890
"You know, if they hadn't tried to murder us for food, they wouldn't be dead. This was entirely their own fault. You sure you want to go down this path?"

>>32316890
>A) Bargain
>B) Taunt
"You let us all go home - including Anna, and maybe we won't have to put a holy beatdown on your ass."
Might miss a vote, got into Ingress recently and I'm determined to own my local train station.

>>32316988
add in this

>>32316921
>>32316988
You remind the man that his comrades brought their own deaths upon themselves. You warn him about your ability to repeat the process a third time. He doesn't seem amused. You add that you'd be more than willing to leave peacefully if they return Annalise to you. He uncrosses his arms.

"We have many women here, but not the one you speak of. In fact, she has proven herself quite a nuisance in recent weeks. If my brothers told you anything to the contrary, it was only to egg you on, I assure you. Unfortunately, as much as I'd like to wash my hands entirely of you, my master now demands that you be enthralled, to serve as our warriors. I disagree, but my word has no sway over him. You and your kind will replace our brothers, and serve as the new guard. As soon as the shadow of this temple reaches the shadow of yours." He points to the ground. Indeed, the long shadow caused by sunset is nearly touching your own. In a few minutes, they'll merge.

A) Ask something
B) Other

>>32317235
>A) Ask something
what's his master's name?
why does he need people for food?
have they ever tried finding alternative food sources are are they just a bunch of assholes?


B
Avoid the shadow. See if you can engage him in ranged combat by tossing shit at him

>>32317235
>B) Other
"Right. Toodles."
Leg it. Try to make it as far as we can before the shadows connect.

>>32317300
actually, after asking the questions, go with this.

>>32317287
>>32317300
You pose a few questions. Unsurprisingly, he is eager to answer.

"My master is the great and noble Leopaldo. An ancient and wise man, who has lead us for millenia. He was the first to awaken years ago, and with him, we've been rebuilding our old kingdom, one citizen at a time. As for food, any blood will do, but the blood of humans is so much sweeter than mere beasts. And it comes with the benefit of making one loyal to our cause. Boiz should have tried to turn you, but he was a fool, and hasty in his reasoning. He did not come to the same conclusion I have."

As Doktadre prattles on, you prepare yourself. When you've collected enough breath, you stand and make a break for the treeline, shouting for Kor to come along. You then collapse thirty feet after starting, and run out of breath. You feel woozy, and quite sick. It seems your blood hasn't had proper time to get flowing again.

A) Ask Kor for a hand
B) Other

>>32317570
>A) Ask Kor for a hand
"I think I got a case of two left feet."

>>32317570
>A) Ask Kor for a hand

>>32317600
>>32317607
You ask Kor for assistance, and she tries to pick you back up and carry you away again. You make it a bit further before you hear something behind you. You look back and see Doktadre pulling a stone from the side of the pyramid he stands beneath. He brings his arm back, and in one lighting fast motion, flings it.

The brick smashes into Kor's leg, causing a grotesque noise as she falls to the ground, shouting in agony. You hit the grass and roll, quickly going over to check on her. Her lower leg bones is shattered. You look over to Doktadre.

"I may not be able to reach you through the light myself, but I won't allow you to get away so easily." He reaches into the cracked part of the pyramid slope and breaks off another chunk of brick. "It shames me to have to resort to such petty methods. We want you alive, so be kind enough to hold still and wait."

A) Keep trying to run
B) Say something
C) Other

>>32317888
napalm

>>32317888
>>32317933
...that is an incredibly obvious solution. He has an averssion to light. we can make incredibly bright light by breathing.
>A) Keep trying to run
Retreat gradually while burninating everything behind us..

>>32317999
fine, we do that

>>32317888
I'll agree with Tiger on this one. >>32317999

>>32317999
>>32318047
You rouse Kor from her pained groans and tell her that you need to keep going. She nods, gritting her teeth, and the two of you move as quickly as two people with limited use of their legs are able. Kor brings you back onto her own back, allowing you to turn and face Doktadre as you run. You begin inhaling again, ready to spew the gout of white flame again.

There is nothing.

Doktadre flings another brick, slamming into Kor's remaining leg, and rendering her unable to crawl, let alone walk. You fall off of her, and into the grass. You sit back up and begin trying to breath fire once more, but you aren't sure how to ignite it. The sun is falling behind the trees now, and soon the whole area will be shaded. You must think of something.

A) Other

>>32318292
Light the trees on fire?

>>32318317
With what?

>>32318292
oh, wait, let me think...

>>32318292
can we spark two rocks together? use that to ignite the dragon breath?

>>32318292
>>32318317
That could work. Do we have anything to start a fire with? Other than our apparently unreliable Godzilla breath?
Tinderbox, couple of dry rocks, anything?

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>>32318317
You're in a valley. The nearest tree is a good sprint away.

>>32318292
Pray to the gods for help?

also, try and find some stones to spark together and ignite the dragon breath

I got nothing, it's up to you two and your whacky shenanigans.

>>32318626
You search around for any stones that may serve to light a spark, in hopes that it will be enough to light your previously utilized ability. As you do, you begin uttering a prayer, but one that seems to hold little weight, even in your own mind.

"I won't be frightened by that act. I know what Boiz did not. Madon robbed you of holy power. You're little but an overfed human with a talent for swinging heavy things." The shadows begins creeping up as the trees sway in the afternoon breeze. They've almost reached you. Kor tries to sit up and help you, but time is up. The shadows connect to you.

"Finally. Enough cavorting about. Become one of us." Doktadre vanishes in a flash, and in less than a split second, is looming over you. He bares a set of enormous, razor sharp fangs. Saliva drips from his mouth as he reaches his hands down to grab hold of you. You flinch away, but when death is not swift, you notice that he is stopped. Then his head tumbles from his neck, landing in your lap and drying up like an old flower petal. His body does the same, and eventually crumbles under its own weight. Kor is speechless, poking at the pile of dust that moments ago was bent on enthralling you. You look around, and spot someone. A thin, heavily robbed person stands a few feet behind Doktadre's remains, holding a chipped longsword.

A) Threaten
B) Remain silent
C) Other

>>32319020
>C) Other
"I suppose introductions are in order?"

>>32319020
>B) Remain silent

>>32319052
We should just stay silent. If it's Anna we're going to look like an idiot.

>>32319215
fair enough. retracting C

>>32319190
You remain quiet. The figure begins sliding the sword into s sheath on its hip as ti approaches you. You are able to get up, using every bit of your focus to remain upright. When the figure gets to you, your suspicions are correct. Peeling her heavy hood back is a thin but pretty young woman with red hair. She looks up at you with tears gathering, and then throws her arms around you, squeezing painfully tight as she buries her face on your chest.

A) "I missed you too."
B) "A little looser please."
C) Other

>>32319486
>A) "I missed you too."
"C'mon, we got to save the others."

>>32319486
>A) "I missed you too."

>>32319486
>A) "I missed you too."
B) "A little looser please."
C) Other
"Ribsribsribsribsaghaghaaaargh!"
Hugs hurt with cracked ribs. A lot.

>>32319507
>>32319535
You return the affection without actually hugging Annalise back, for fear of hurting yourself further. She continues to hold onto you for a while, until Kor makes a noise to gain your joint attention. She shyly gestures toward her destroyed legs. Annalise gasps and pulls away, letting you go to begin treating Kor. Holy light radiates from Annalise's hands when she kneels down and begins praying over Kor. Kor throws her head back and moans with pleasure and relief as her bones mend and shift back into place. In a few seconds, she is back on her feet, exhausted but well. Annalise stands and turns back to you, approaching with her hands up.

"Where does it hurt?"

A) Point her to your ribs
B) Point her to your neck
C) Other

>>32319722
>A) Point her to your ribs
>B) Point her to your neck

>>32319722
also, ask her how long she was here.

>>32319722
>A) Point her to your ribs
>B) Point her to your neck
>C) Other
Point to your mouth. "Could you kiss this one better?"

>>32319728
>>32319754
>>32319792
You point out your ribs and neck to Annalise. She places a hand on each spot, and holy light begins to radiate from them again. You feel a sense of profound pleasure, like lying in a warm bed after days away from home. It fills you and drives you halfway insane before it fades, and your injuries are mended. Annalise's methods are much more enjoyable that Maurice's. Annalise steps back and asks if there's anything else, and you can only think to point to your slightly swollen lip. She giggles and comes close, wrapping her arms around you as you take her in a passionate kiss. After a few moments of this, you break away.

A) Start looking for the others
B) Make for the trees
C) Ask something
D) Other

>>32320056
>A) Start looking for the others

>>32320056
>C) Ask something
how long was she held there?

>>32320056
>A) Start looking for the others

>>32320063
>>32320085
>>32320093
The three of you uninimously decide to perform a search for the remaining two members of your group before leaving. As you do, you ask Annalise how long she'd been held here.

"Held? I wasn't being held. I've just been in the jungle. They killed everyone I came with, but I couldn't bring myself to leave this place while they were still alive..."

A) Ask something else
B) Focus on finding the others

>>32320241
>B) Focus on finding the others

>>32320241
>B) Focus on finding the others

>>32320269
>>32320349
You decide to drop the subject for now and focus on finding the others. After some time thinking, you decide that the pyramid that Doktadre did not emerge from is most likely where your friends are. As the sun sets behind the trees, you climb the stone steps to the peak. The three of you look down into the hole at its top, and hear voices within.

"...and it's not like I haven't thought about that sort of thing before. I mean she's attractive. I just-I have no idea how that would work? I mean does he just take turns? That sounds really boring. I suppose there's-"

"Miss, please. I'm trying to concentrate. I believe I'm almost at a breakthrough....Agh! If I had a little more light this would be so much easier!"

A) Jump down
B) Shout
C) Listen a while longer
D) Other

>>32320486
>C) Listen a while longer

>>32320486
>B) Shout

>>32320486
on second thought,
A

>>32320522
You all to the others inside. They fall silent for a moment, and you call again. There is footsteps and they emerge into the faint light. Pietra raises her arms up to you with joy.

"You're alive! Well, I didn't think you'd die. But still! And Annalise! Oh, you stupid girl, I'm going to squeeze you until your ribs crack! Get us out of this gods forsaken pit!"

A) Send Kor after them
B) Go down yourself
C) Other

>>32320640
>B) Go down yourself

>>32320640
>A) Send Kor after them
Ladies first, obviously.

>>32320659
You drop down into the hole. Pietra embraces you, and Maurice laughs. You look around the room. There is little light, and your eyes need a moment to adjust, but once they do, you witness a disaster site. There are small blades littering the floor, not to mention chunks of wall broken out of every side. There are small splashes of soot and red powder here and there, and the cherry on top is the partially dissected corpse of a large man in hide clothes with feather adornments.

A) Ask something
B) Get out quick
C) Other

>>32320829
>B) Get out quick

>>32320829
>A) Ask something
"Wow. Me and Kor were getting our asses handed to us, but you guys seemed to have taken it pretty easily."

>>32320829
>B) Get out quick
No stalling. Get out now.

>>32320829
>B) Get out quick

>>32320839
>>32320939
>>32320946
You tell the others that there isn't time to mess about. They agree, and with Kor's help you climb out.

All of you but Annalise are short of breath, thirsty, hungry, and beaten down. You can clearly see where Maurice suffered several painful injuries in the battle with Sairus, and even Pietra has had a few bits and pieces stitches and wrapped up. You suggest leaving this place, but Annalise protests.

"We outnumber him now. It's five against one! We can kill him once and for all, and then go home at our leisure." The others look at her dumbfounded.

A) Stay
B) Run
C) other

>>32321038
>A) Stay

>>32321038
>A) Stay

>>32321044
>>32321056
You agree to stay, and help Annalise. You feel a palm slap the back of your head.

"Are you actually mad? Most of us can barely walk a straight line! We don't stand a chance against another one of those things!" Pietra shouts angrily, and Kore and Maurice seem to agree.

"Then we can go alone. The three of you can retreat to the jungle and we'll finish off the last one." Annalise puts forth this proposal as though it's tho most reasonable thing in the world.

"No! No, no no! You'll die! We fought every single one of these things two on one and every time we came within a hair's width of death! I won't let you two march off you get eaten up!"

A) Go alone with Annalise
B) Retreat
C) Other

>>32321350
>B) Retreat
fall back, regroup, recuperate, then attack

>>32321350
>A) Go alone with Annalise

>>32321361
You change your mind, and side with the others. Retreat and recuperation is the best plan right now. Annalise seems offended, but the others perk up at the thought of a nap. The five of you descend the pyramid quickly and begin making a beeline for the trees. In no time, you are a decent distance away, and begin making camp.

Without your supplies, you have no food, water, or sleeping gear. Annalise informs you that she lost hers some time ago, and has been living off the land for the most part. The others moan about hunger and exhaustion, and you aren't immune to it either.

A) Send someone to find the backpacks.
B) Forage
C) other

>>32321676
>A) Send someone to find the backpacks.
Kor and Maurice
B) Forage

>>32321676
>A) Send someone to find the backpacks.
Maurice and Pietra

>>32321691
>>32321740
You decide to send Kor and Maurice to search for the supplies not far from here. They reluctantly agree, making a great show of getting up and dragging their feet as they enter the jungle together. You are left alone with Annalise and Pietra. Pietra seems almost as tired as you, but Annalise is in good form, all things considered. You decide to forage for some things to supplement what you have, just to be on the safe side.

A) Go together
B) Split up
C) Other

>>32321808
>A) Go together

>>32321808
>B) Split up

>>32321813
The three of you stand and begin a search for water and food, and hopefully dry wood for a warm fire.

You enter the treeline together, keeping an eye on both ladies to make sure nobody is separated.

A) Focus on the task at hand
B) Strike up conversation
C) Other

>>32321877
>A) Focus on the task at hand

>>32321877
>A) Focus on the task at hand

>>32321887
>>32321919
You keep quiet, and focus on finding what you can. Together, the three of you put together plenty of good wood, and even manage to find a patch of flowers that Annalise tells you is good for pain and sleeping. You pick a few and return to camp in time to see Maurice and Pietra returning with all your gear. As you build a fire, they hand out waterskins so that everyone has a chance to take a drink. You make a decent stew from meat and dried veggies, and compliment it with some cheese for flavor. Once it's done, you spoon out some to everyone, and they dig in happily. With the exception of Annalise.

"No, I'm alright. I ate a big lunch before I came to help you all, and I don't wan to be too full to sleep."

A) "Alright, suit yourself."
B) "Have a bowl, you'll need the energy."
C) Other

>>32322127
>B) "Have a bowl, you'll need the energy."

>>32322127
>B) "Have a bowl, you'll need the energy."

>>32322135
>>32322291
You insist on Annalise having something to eat. She seems hesitant, but in a moment she gives in and takes it, carefully spooning it into her mouth with a gentle smile. You eat your fill as well, and in time you are all fed and ready for a long nap. Maurice brews a tea from the flowers and drink nearly half of it down in one breath before passing out on the ground. The rest of you are left to set up watch.

A) Go first
B) Go last
C) Go in the middle

>>32322359
b

>>32322370
You decide to take last watch, and maximize your sleep time. The other all take a shift as well, leaving Annalise to take first, being the least tired. Interestingly enough, Kor actually lies down and seems to sleep this time. You've never seen her do it, but she has mentioned that she enjoys real sleep from time to time. You put it out of your head and curl up beneath your bedroll.

A few minutes go by, and there is a hand shaking you. You open your eyes and see Annalise.

"Um, sorry, I know you're trying to sleep. I don't have a bedroll anymore is all, and it's probably going to get a bit cold tonight so...would it be okay if I got in with you after my shift?"

A) "Of course, just be careful."
B) "That's probably not a good idea."
C) Other

>>32322359
>B) Go last

>>32322482
b

>>32322482
>>32322505
sorry, change that to A

>>32322520
You tell Annalise it's alright by you. She smiles and gives you a peck on the cheek before letting you get back to sleep. You close your eyes and drift off again.

Some time later, you feel the blanket lift, and something heavy comes to rest on top of you. It is warm and comforting. You can hear breathing, and feel hands come up to your cheeks. You open your eyes and see Annalise, as promised. You smile, but something robs you of the warm feeling. You open your eyes wider, and the world comes more properly into focus.

Annalise is breathing heavily. Her breath smells slightly foul, and she is staring into your eyes with longing and sadness. You try to speak, and ask her if something is the matter, but you find yourself paralyzed.

"Please...ah...just a little. I just need a little, and I can make it through the night. If you love me, then just let me drink a bit of it, please..." You muster the strength to speak, though your voice does waver a bit.

"Ah! I need it...I just need a little...blood...ah, please! Let me drink your blood!"

>>32322713
God damn it.

>>32322713
You all know what time it is. Thread starts up again in eight to nine hours.

Thanks to everyone who came to play, I hope you all make it back in the morning. Love and peace!

Someone archive please, I'm too sleepy. Make up whatever description you like

>>32322732
G'night Rags, see you tomorrow.

bump

bump

>>32322713
You close your eyes and take a deep breath. With some effort, you are able to gain control of your own arms again. As Annalise begins nuzzling your neck, you fend her off, and try to talk sense to her.

"You smell so good...I just need a little drink to sleep. Please, I love you!"

A) Push her off
B) Let her
C) Other

>>32328448
>C) Other
Ok, when did you start craving blood?

>>32329024
Annalise continues to awkwardly inhale the scent of your neck. You ask her when this behavior began, but she doesn't seem totally aware. You try to get her to focus, and manege to bring her attention to your face long enough to put the question to her.

"I'm sorry, you just smell so good. And I haven't eaten in a whole day. Just let me drink a little, and I promise I'll tell you everything! Please, if you love me, just let me have a little; you smell soooo good."

A) Allow her
B) Deny her
C) Other

>>32329131
>C) Other
Did they turn you?

>>32329160
You hold Annalise at bay a bit longer. She doesn't seem interested in forcing herself on you, at the very least. You begin questioning her on her condition further.

"No. They tried, but I've been staving it off. Praying keeps it from enthralling me. But I still get hungry. I'm so hungry. Just a little, please? You smell like peaches..."

A) Ask something else
B) Allow her
C) Deny her
D) Other

>>32329260
>A) Ask something else
Can you hold it just a little longer? If I get Maurice, I think he can help you

>>32329269
You try to convince Annalise to hold out until you can speak to Maurice. She nods, still trying to nuzzle and taste the flesh of your neck.

"Yes. Maurice good. We like Maurice. But first, drink. So good. So yummy. Can I drink?"

A) Push her off
B) Call for Maurice
C) Other

>>32329354
>B) Call for Maurice
>C) Other
restrain her

>>32329373
You turn over and pin Annalise on her back, pressing her against the dirt of the jungle. She struggles weakly to reach your neck again, but her strength is that of a sleepy child, and you have no trouble holding her in place as you shout for Maurice to wake. This has the side affect of waking Pietra as well, and they both approach to see what the problem is.

"What is going on, sir? Has something overtaken Miss Annalise?"

A) Explain what you know
B) Paraphrase
C) Other

>>32329541
>A) Explain what you know

>>32329541
>>32329550

>A) Explain what you know

Good afternoon Rags, Wren

>>32329588
yo

>>32329588
forgot to put the name tag on

>>32329550
>>32329588
You tell Maurice and Pietra everything you know about the situation. Pietra is aghast, and Maurice seems less than excited to hear it.

"This is dire sir. But I'm afraid I've no recourse for it. As I said, these creatures were until now thought of only as myth. I've no clue what may cure her, or even if she may be cured at all."

Pietra sits on the ground beside Annalise and places a hand on her forehead, as if to measure a fever. You're not sure if she thinks this will help, of if she only means to be comforting. Pietra asks if Annalise feels well.

"So hungry. Just a little taste, and I can sleep. Peaches, spice, anything. Please?" Annalise is on the verge of tears as she struggles to reach you. Pietra places a hand over her own mouth, trying not to give way to emotion. Maurice steps up and examines Annalise more closely.

"She seems feeble sir. And only an hour ago she was strong and energetic. Perhaps it would be a good idea to find her something to eat. If her smell is any indicator, she vomited the broth you served for dinner, so that may not be an option."

A) Giver her blood
B) Refuse
C) Other

>>32329605
Shepard

>>32329747
>A) Giver her blood

>>32329747
>A) Giver her blood
Animal blood maybe?

>>32329762
>>32329798
You decide to feed Annalise, much to her delight. You prepare to spare your own blood, but Pietra is quick to stop you.

"You've lost too much today. I was mostly battered, not bled, so I should be the one to give it up." Annalise changes from reaching out for you to reaching out for Pietra.

"She may be right sir. You have been gravely wounded on many occasions as of late."

A) Give Annalise your own blood
B) Give Annalise Pietra's blood
C) Other

>>32330031
>B) Give Annalise Pietra's blood
"If you're up to it."

>>32330031
>A) Give Annalise your own blood
I have a bad feeling, my commander sense is tingling

>>32330046
Feeling the weakness that comes with losing nearly a quart of blood in a single day, you decide to let Pietra feed Annalise. Pietra begins helping Annalise, still weakly struggling, into her own lap.

"I'm not sure how this works..." Before Pietra or any of you can come up with any ideas, Annalise gains some degree of strength back and begins straddling Pietra as she rest in her lap. Annalise wraps her arms around Pietra in a warm hug, but not a painful one judging by Pietra's expression. You watch as she nuzzles Pietra's neck, then pricks it lightly with a canine, and finally places her mouth on it.

Pietra groans at first, unsure of how to feel, but in a few moments, the situation seems to calm down. Annalise gently sucks on Pietra's neck, sipping from the small trickle of blood there, and Pietra responds by gently stroking her head.

"It's not bad, actually. It doesn't even hurt. It tickles a bit. She's sort of like a nursing baby." You can hear Annalise's heavy breathing slow as she nurses, becoming calm but deep draws. She continues to suckle a while longer, until finally she seems to have had her fill, and releases Pietra's neck with a wet smacking noise.

"Ahhh...So good. You taste like sweet milk." Annalise wipes her mouth, and Pietra wipes the drool from her neck. Annalise stands and adjusts herself, before apologizing for the trouble. Her face is a deep red, and she doesn't seem able to face you directly.

A) Go back to bed
B) Other

>>32330305
>B) Other
talk to maurice. try to go over what we know and extrapolate from there.

then go to sleep

>>32330326
As Pietra and Annalise rest on the ground, you converse with Maurice, putting together what you know and hoping to come to some sort of helpful conclusion.

"All I can say for certain is that those creatures caused this. From what Miss says, they bite her and let her go into the jungle, assuming she'd turn and come back in a matter of time. Her holy power prevents her from turning, however, but that may not last forever. We need a cure to be sure. It's possible that slaying the last of those creatures may cure it, but there are about equal chances that we can simply rub garlic on her head and achieve the same effect. I simply don't know enough about them."

You can't seem to come up with anything new, and seeing as you're still dead tired, you decide to call it a night. The group splits up and heads back to their beds, with the exception of Pietra, who claims to be ready to take her watch. Annalise informs you that she doesn't actually sleep anymore, and offers to keep Pietra company for a while. This is all very odd.

As you crawl into bed, Pietra kneels beside you.

"I'm gonna have her alone for the next two hours, but it doesn't seem like the best time to bring up our plan. What do you think?"

A) "Leave it for now."
B) "Do what you can."
C) "Do what it takes to convince her."
D) Other

>>32330688
>A) "Leave it for now."

>>32330716
You tell Pietra to forget about it for the time being, at least until the situation is more appropriate. She agrees, and lets you lay down to sleep. You shut your eyes and relax, listening to the low crackle of the fire. Soon enough sleep does overtake you.

When you regain awareness, you are no longer in the heart of the southern jungle, but instead you find yourself at the center of a stone ring. There is a great expanse of clear blue sky around you, and you have the suspicion that you aren't very close to the ground. You are growing tired of these dreams.

Looking around, you discover that you are indeed high off the ground in a massive flatland, atop an impossibly tall stone tower. You step away from the edge, and see that at the center of the stone circle, something new has appeared. It is a small, golden cup.

A) Pick up the cup
B) Kick the cup
C) Other

>>32331003
>A) Pick up the cup

>>32331003
>A) Pick up the cup

>>32331003
>A) Pick up the cup
Lchaim.

>>32331022
>>32331052
>>32331170
You approach the cup and pick it up. It has two handles, shaped like arms, and one side of is depicts a smiling face. It seems slightly familiar. As you examine it, the cup begins to fill with green, steamy liquid. It smells sweet, but part of you doesn't trust it.

A) Drink
B) Pour it out
C) Other

>>32331231
>C) Other
Anyone out there want to tell me what this thing is?

>>32331249
You ask the empty space around you for advice. None comes, at first.

"Cmon, buddy! Just have a big old swig of me!" You look at your hands, and realize that the cup is the one who answered. The smiling face has changed expression, and continues to do so.

"Cmon, big guy like you must be thirsty after all the stuff that's happened. Have a drink, on me."

A) Drink
B) Pour the cup out
C) Sip
D)Other

>>32331231
A) Drink

>>32331399
>D)Other
I'd like to know what it is that I'm drinking. And what it'll do to me

>>32331399
>>32331432
This. The cup can talk. This is a unique opportunity to question a beverage receptacle.

>>32331432
>>32331471
You tell the cup that you'd like to know more about its contents before mindlessly swigging from it. The smile shifts to a frown.

"You're no fun at all." The cup wrests itself from your grip, flying up into the air and coming back down as a man. A man dressed in silk robes with a spider-web motif, and leather slippers. From his robes emerges a large spider, which settles on his shoulder and focuses its numerous eyes on you.

"Welcome to my domain, the Stone Tower. I remodeled that field of dead flowers into this. It's a bit barren, I know, but I only really use it for one thing and I don't need it to be pretty for that. You're probably wondering why you're here, so I'll cut to the chase: you owe me for two divine interventions."

A) "I don't owe you anything."
B) "I'm strapped for gold at the moment."
C) "I'm not sure I follow."
D) Other

>>32331588
>B) "I'm strapped for gold at the moment."

>>32331602
"Ha! So you do have a sense of humor! That's good. Seriously though, I've helped you out because you're friends with my friend's sister, but I'm really overstepping my bounds by doing it. And honestly, it seems like I'm gonna have to step in again sometime soon. I want to discuss repayment now so we don't have to worry about it later."

A) "What did you have in mind?"
B) "I'm not paying you."
C) Other

>>32331938
>A) "What did you have in mind?"
also, who's your friend and his sister?

>>32331938
>A) "What did you have in mind?"

>>32331938
>A) "What did you have in mind?"

>>32331956
>>32332005
>>32332020
You ask what sort of payment he means to collect from you.

"Well I was hoping you might be willing to do the cleric thing for me. I have followers, see, but they're all over in the east, and there aren't nearly as many as some other guys have. Being a god is all about politics, sadly. If you'd be willing to do some stuff to spread my name around, I'd be willing to call us even."

A) Agree
B) Refuse
C) Other

>>32332234
>C) Other
Can't I just do some charity work for your guys out east?

also, I still don't quite remember who your friend is or who his sister is.

>>32332234
>A)Agree

>>32332268
Don't think haggling with ross' gonna wield a lot of results, but second asking him IC

>>32332369
>>32332234


but second asking him IC about his friend and the sister*

>>32332234
>A) Agree
Best god deserves followers.

>>32332369
>>32332409
>>32332392
You agree to do as he says in exchange for his help in the upcoming battle. He smiles and claps his hands together, thanking you for being so understanding. You ask about your connection to him.

"Eh? Oh, it's the red haired girl. Her brother is a pal of mine. We drink together occasionally. Anyway, I'm giving you two more uses of that Dragon Soul power. It's all I can do for you, sadly. Other gods hold more sway than me here, so even that is straining myself. If there's something else you need, tell me now."

A) Ask for another boon
B) Tell him you'll be fine
C) Other

>>32332539
>B) Tell him you'll be fine

>>32332539
>C) Other
Thank him but just ask if he knows anything about what afflicts Annalise

>>32332604
ok, this

>>32332539
>>32332604
Shep's got the right idea.

>>32332604
>>32332624
>>32332711
You thank him, and ask if he is able to help with Annalise's condition at all.

"Well, see that's the thing. Healing isn't really one of my aspects. On top of that, I really don't know a whole lot about those things. I've only been at this god business for a few years, I'm still pretty new to it. Oh, but there is one thing! Your old god, the Father of Light, he was the one who sealed those monsters away in the first place. I'm sure if you can get her home, they might be able to dig up something to fix her. Until then, you're just gonna have to let her suck on your necks. Anything else?"

A) Ask something
B) Take your leave
C) Other

>>32332849
>B) Take your leave

>>32332849
>A) Ask something
We're going to be his cleric. Might be best if we know more about him.
Get the cliff notes.

>>32332869
You thank him, and ask to be sent back to your friends. He smiles, then snaps his fingers.

You awake to the sound of the jungle rousing from sleep. Annalise sits up with Kor by the fire. They seem to be quietly talking about the trip you took to get here, but nothing very interesting. You crawl out of bed and dust yourself off. Annalise turns to see you, and smiles before standing and approaching you for a hug.

"Good morning. I hope I didn't ruin your sleep last night."

A) "Don't worry about it."
B) "I haven't slept well in a long time."
C) "Not at all."
D) Other

>>32333158
>C) "Not at all."
"Though I did talk to some guy in my dreams who happened to know Leman."
explain the dream and Ross

>>32333158
>C) "Not at all."

>>32333194
>>32333267
You tell Annalise about meeting the man in silk robes, his connection to Leman, and finally explain your agreement to repay him when the time comes. It all seems to overwhelm Annalise just slightly.

"So, wait, are you leaving the church? But then were will you go?"

A) "I'll sort that out later."
B) "I know what I'm doing, don't worry."
C) Other

>>32333547
>A) "I'll sort that out later."

>>32333568
Your words seem to relax Annalise a little, but you still sense some doubt.

Slowly the others begin to wake, and you sit down to a light breakfast of dried meat, nuts and water. As you finish up, you notice Annalise seems to be glancing at you uneasily.

A) Ask her if something is on her mind
B) Let her be
C) Other

>>32333654
>A) Ask her if something is on her mind

>>32333654
>A) Ask her if something is on her mind

>>32333668
>>32333702
You ask Annalise if there's something wrong. She fidgets, like she did when you were children.

"It's not that. I'm just...seeing you all eat makes me sort of peckish. I didn't want to ask."

A) Tell her to hold out a while longer
B) Let her feed
C) Other

>>32333851
>B) Let her feed
Just a little bit from us.

then we head back to finish the job

>>32333851
>>32333865
on second thought, maybe drinking more blood will make her more like them.

Have her hold out for a bit longer, at least until we beat the other guy down.

>>32333851
>A) Tell her to hold out a while longer

>>32333896
>>32333971
You tell Annalise to hold herself back for a while longer, until you've got everything sorted out. She seems disappointed. Seeing this, Pietra chimes in.

"I don't mind giving a little more. If it's just to top you off, I mean." Pietra looks to you, as does Annalise.

A) "Now isn't the time."
B) "Do as you wish."
C) Other

>>32334047
C)Not too much. You both are going to need to be combat capable today.

>>32334047
This whole feeding on Pietra thing along with the H plan makes things way kinkier in my head

>>32334047
>A) "Now isn't the time."
Explain the theory >>32333896
"We should try rationing your blood intake for a while, if you can."

>>32334124
I will second the rationing explanation.

>>32334124
>>32334182
You tell them that you'd rather keep her intake of blood low, lest it tempt the sickness further.

"I don't know. I've been feeding off animals since they tried to turn me, and I don't feel any worse. They are so gamey though. Your blood smells much better, and I bet it's sweet to taste. Ahem. But if you think that's best, I understand." Annalise looks down at her feet and twiddles her thumbs. Pietra looks at you, begging with her eyes to be allowed to appease her.

A) "Let's get going then."
B) "Fine, just a bit."
C) Other

>>32334249
>B) "Fine, just a bit."

>>32334249
>>32334262
>B) "Fine, just a bit."
Of our own blood of course

>>32334249
>B) "Fine, just a bit."
Oh no. Our one weakness - puppydog eyes.
We're doomed. Doooomed, I say!
...
Give her our blood.

>>32334249
>>32334262
>>32334277
eh, I was thinking of a bit of ours and a bit of Pietras

>>32334277
>>32334299
>>32334262
and considering how we lost quite a bit from last time, I'd suggest she get more from Pietra than us.

>>32334262
>>32334277
>>32334299
You sigh, and motion for Pietra to proceed. She smiles, and invites Annalise to have a light snack. Annalise looks up, happy, but embarrassed. She blushes as she stands and walks over to Pietra, and sits beside her. The two awkwardly try to position themselves comfortably, but it's clear that neither of them is sure how to handle it. You recall the primal nature of last night's feeding, when Annalise straddled Pietra as she drank. It seems she isn't so eager to embarrass herself this time.

A) "Just get on with it!"
B) "Do you two want some privacy?"
C) Other

>>32334545
>B) "Do you two want some privacy?"

>>32334545
>C) Other
Put our hands in our pockets and incline our upper body frontally

>>32334545
>C) Other
Watch, grin and remain silent

>>32334722
This haha

>>32334624
>>32334722
You cross your arms and observe the two as they try to figure out a proper position. Maurice does not seem to be very interested, instead jotting something down in a small notebook, and Kor seems busy poking the fire and watching the sparks. Pietra looks over to you and sees your expression of quiet satisfaction. This seems to upset her.

She turns back to Annalise and looks her in the eye, surprising her slightly. Your heart skips a beat when she brings Annalise's lips to hers. Annalise is shocked at first, but does not resist.

"There, that's out of the way, now drink." Pietra licks her lips and displays her neck for Annalise. You glance around, but it seems the show was entirely private. When you look back, Annalise has already pricked Pietra's neck and started suckling. You can feel the blood rising in your face as Pietra makes eye contact with you and strokes Annalise's hair. The table has turned, so to speak.

After a minute of this, Annalise pulls away with another wet smack, and takes a deep breath. Pietra wipes her neck as the two of them scoot away from each other.

"Are we all ready to go now?" Pietra crosses one leg over the other, rubbing her neck as she grins at you.

A) "Yes, let's."
B) Other

>>32334840
>A) "Yes, let's."

>>32334840
>B) Other
Grin at her "Can't say I disliked what I saw, maybe next time I'll join"
- sheparding intensifies -
>A)

>>32334840
>A) "Yes, let's."
>B) Other
Maintain the grin.
...
No. Not the grin.
Maintain The Grin.

>>32334856
You stand and tell the others to prepare to leave. They each begin gathering what they need. Annalise straps in her sword, and wraps herself in a large cloak, one that seems a bit too large on her. You suppose it must be protection against the sun.

It's clear as you finish preparations that nobody but Annalise is in good form. Still, five on one is your best weapon.

"I've been meaning to ask." Kor speaks as she removes her shirt, revealing her wrapped chest and toned body. "Can you fight without armor? You're fairly soft, and Boiz ripped off your chest pieces. Maybe we should find them before we go to fight?"

A) "Good idea."
B) "I won't need it."
C) Other

>>32335106
>A) "Good idea."

>>32335106
>A) "Good idea."
We shouldn't spend too much time on it, but it's worth doing.

>>32335106
>A) "Good idea."

>>32335127
>>32335193
>>32335231
You agree with Kor. The five of you decide to gather up your armor quickly, and start heading back toward the valley. Pietra is quite good at remembering the way you came, and getting back is much easier that finding it in the first place.

As you make it out of the treeline, you spot the pyramids. Pietra is even good enough to remember which is the one you entered, and together you all descend the hill, cross the grass, and begin climbing the stone steps. Annalise slows you down a bit, being very careful to avoid direct contact with the sun. It takes a bit longer than you would have hoped, but you get to the top and peer down the hole there. The torches are out, but you're certain your armor is there.

A) Go down alone
B) Go down with someone
C) Go down all together
D) Other

>>32335363
>C) Go down all together

>>32335363
>B) Go down with someone
Annalise. I anticipate trap, and I'd rather have a rescue party waiting to drop in.