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“Oh yes, and I want to try and meet with these potential replacements as well.” you reply.

“Very well. We just need to narrow down the list. If you do figure out who they are, please don’t tell them that they’re selected replacements.” Teana replies.

“Why’s that?” you ask.

“Plausible deniability.” Teana replies.

“Thank you for the time and warning then Trickster Teana, but I have to be g-”

“Please take my warnings seriously.” Teana replies.

“Pardon?” you ask, caught off guard.

“I’m asking that you take them seriously. Okarians assume that Witches are akin to court Jesters, and even barring that the warning I have told you does rather sound unbelievable.” Teana replies.

“Nothing of the sort, believe me. I’ll look into the matter myself and see if I can verify it first of all.” you reply.

“Just be careful about that. Beck has a lot of talented Miyian’s at her disposal.” Teana replies.

“I have a few aces of my own.” you confidently reply.

“Please don’t send in that horrible Wrath Demon that beat Fredika.” Teana replies.

“Pfft! Hardly! I can barely get her out of bed much less do anything that is actually productive!” you reply.

“Very well, have a pleasant day than Lady Brooklyn.” Teana says in a small curtsy to you.

“As to you Lady Teana.” you reply with a small curtsy back.

After talking to Teana, you head on over to the Library cafe... Anything to get that horrible taste of metal out of your mouth, and ponder what you should do with the rest of the day. It’s only 2 PM, so there is plenty of time before your date with the Cleric.

>>32671548
Did we get the embarrassing clothes for her?

>>32671602
I remember getting rope, but I don't think we got any special clothes in particular.
Did you want to use the thrall's clothes we had her wear before, or something else?

>>32671548
Whatever weapon is being built, such projects usually require massive amounts of power. If Grendel's not feeding off from the electrical grid, she's probably built her own private power plant.
Would there be a way to track such power usage, or the feeding of fuel into such a power plant?

>>32671664
Maybe the cleric would like a Dark Lord outfit, complete with a helmet with horns?

>>32671664
Maid dress mostly. Maybe a little black dress as well

>>32671602

The anon here >>32671664 is correct. The only embarrassing clothing we have is rope and the Succubi armour.

>>32671713

There certainly would be. The Witches found out about it after all

>>32671731
We should probably get one of those first

>>32671731
>>32671751

Clothing shopping then? Want to make sure before typing out the update.

>>32671814
Yup. We did use space magic to get her measurements after all.

>>32671814
Yes.

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You decide that it’s best to go clothing shopping before your date tonight. A small, wicked grin spreads across your face about all the kinds of things you’re going to make her try out, especially with her own measurements inscribed in your head.

Heading on over to the marketplace, you decide to head into the clothing stories which specialize in making heroes, mercenaries, and adventurers look ‘badass’ by adding things like dozens of belts and the like while being completely ineffectual at anything else. Seeing how she was embarrassed by the Succubus Armour, you decide to go the full dark lord/Fallen Cleric vibe for the clothing. Given that you’re also embarrassed by the Succubus Armour, you figure that that anything that you wouldn’t be caught dead in would be a delightful fit for the Cleric! Sure it costs a few gold and took a few hours, but you figure it was money well, well-spent.

After coming out of the store holding the bags of clothing, you notice what appears to be Brodin down the street, easy to spot as people give Reapers a wide bearth. What does surprise you is that Brodin doesn’t appear to be drunk, actually he appears to be stone cold sober. Looking at a stall which contains Indian Dream catchers of sort.

>>32672030
We can stop by and chat with him

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Wondering what’s going on with Brodin, you walk up next to Brodin and see if you can find something out.

“Hey Brodin, what’s up?” you ask.

“Uh? O-Oh nothing, just out doing some local shopping.” Brodin replies as he looks back at the dream catchers.

“Dream Catchers though? You been having nightmares or something?” you ask him.

“Well... You know a few... Probably related to work and all that.” Brodin says as he makes a small wince with his face before rubbing his forehead.

...Yea something is definitely off here. Brodin isn’t his usual self. He's not opening up either...

>>32672466
"Seems to be a bit more than that. If its supernatural in nature I'm sure I or my associates could provide some help. They are quite knowledgeable after all."

>>32672522
True the queens could probably figure out any supernatural causes

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"Seems to be a bit more than that. If its supernatural in nature I'm sure I or my associates could provide some help. They are quite knowledgeable after all." you reply.

“Yes... Maybe... Do you mind if I talk to you in private?” Brodin asks, his thin hand grabbing around your wrist and dragging you into a nearby alleyway.

“What is it then?” you ask Brodin.

“Ever since I tried to kill that doppelganger of yours I’ve been having... nightmares of sorts.” Brodin says.

“What of?” you ask.

“I’m not sure, I forget them as soon as I wake up like other dreams. But honestly part of me doesn’t want to know. I only seem to call... Horrible horrible things. I thought I’d seen everything in this line of work, hell the sob story of an insane mother ghost who killed her family hardly has any affect on me anymore, but every time I wake up from these nightmares in a cold sweat, I know I always fear for my own life.” Brodin replies.

“So you cannot recall anything?” you ask Brodin.

“...Only one thing. I seem to recall a vicious, mocking laughter in all of the dreams. It may sound the least offensive, but believe me it’s unnerving as hell.” Brodin replies.

Hm... It appears whatever won the contest with Brodin must’ve also had some sort of mental assault on him as well...

>>32672783
"I see, I'll look into it."
Sounds like agents of the KING OF DESPAIR

>>32672030
Did we get her maid/servant clothes as well?

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>>32673202

Naturally

>>32673202
Shouldn't we have gotten something nice and innocent-looking but can be easily removed for us, to help in inflaming her hidden lusts?

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"I see, I'll look into it." you reply.

“Look Brooklyn I’m sure it’s not too big of a deal.” Brodin replies. “I used to work without sleep all the time, and I’m sure something like a dream catcher should be able to stop all those stupid dreams.”

“Well I can’t help but worry about you. Besides, this could be relevant to anyone who tries to kill off the damn thing.” you reply.

(Anything else you want to say to Brodin? It’s about 5 PM so you still have some time before the date. In the last thread, you said you were going to practice with Mina, if you still want to do that)

>>32673298
Well if we saiid we were going to do it, we should go do it. Besides, Mina is love.

>>32673298
Practicing with Mina sounds ok, so long as we keep an eye on the clock to not be late for our date.
And did we pick out something for ourselves as well, like in here >>32673271

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"Just keep me updated if anything happens to you Brodin." you reply.

"I'll try, but the last thing I want to do is make you feel that I'm dragging you all down." Brodin replies.

"You're far from dragging us all down Brodin. Far, far from it." you reply. “Don’t let your pride get in the way of your health.”

“Or what’s left of it.” Brodin replies.

You have a small laugh. “No kidding, I’m surprised you haven’t drank yourself to death years ago.”

“I’m death, I get to break the rules.” Brodin replies back with a smile.

A small laugh comes out of you as well. “That I can plainly see! Until we meet again Brodin!” You say waving off to Brodin as you head back to your place.

******

As soon as you get home, you head back up to Mina’s room, not even taking off your coat as you head up the stairs.

“I’m coming in!” you say to Mina’s door before pushing open the room. Mina’s room herself is very spartan. Nearly all of her clothing and belongings are in a dufflebag in the corner of the room, while a few scrolls hang down the walls, displaying chicken scratches that you cannot even begin to decipher.

“I’m back, and I got many things to show!” you say as you enter Mina’s room without waiting for a confirmation.

“Hi Brooklyn!” Mina waves to you cheerily.

“Konbanwa Brooklyn-san.” Wilhelmina says to you as you enter the room, sitting across from Mina.

“...You’re teaching her again aren’t you?” you ask.

“Mmmaaayyybbbeee a little.” Mina says making a pinching motion with her hands.

"What's in the bags Brooklyn?" Wilhelmina asks.

Truthfully? Fetish clothing and rope.

>>32673298
MINA TIME

>>32673804

With Wilhelmina watching?

>>32673783
Should we ask Mina to tie us in rope underwear so that we can flash glimpses of it to the Cleric during our date, and when we're in private (and after she's been able to admire it enough) we can tie her up in it?

>>32673876
Maybe not.

>>32673916

Any idea of what to do in this situation then?

>>32674003
Tell Wilhelmina that clothes are in the bags, and we can come back later if the two of them are still in the middle of lessons.

>>32674093
This. Lessons come first!

We could join them. Who knows, learning some Japanese could turn useful somewhere down the line.

“Oh just some clothing.” you casually reply. “But it’s no big deal, I can come back later when you two are done your le-”

“Oh! I love trying on new things!” Mina says.

“I too like dressing up.” Wilhelmina replies as well.

“Let’s see what’s in them!” Mina says while grabbing one of the bags.

Mina’s speed and strength make it so that the bag is torn out of your hands before you can even tug the bag back.

“Let’s see what we got... here?” Mina asks, pulling what appears to be type of suit with a style similar to your Succubus Armour, but this one is clothing only. A bit edger with the spikes that come out of the shoulders.

“...Why is there a ball gag in here?” Wilhelmina asks pulling out the ball gag you bought. “...And Maid uniforms?”

>>32674275
"Cleric corruption essentials."

>>32674275
"The ball gag was an impulse buy, and I think the maid uniforms are cute."

We didn't pick up anything for ourselves? I was hoping that we had.

>>32674355

I didn't say you couldn't.

What would you like brooklyn to have bought?

>>32674424
I think we were going to be meeting Rothschild in our younger guise, I think?
So white, lacy lingerie for a younger body. Maybe a tear-away dress. A maid uniform, just for kicks.
A nice dress that looks prim and proper but actually has well concealed slits to allow wandering hands easy access to certain intimate places.

“Please be careful with the dress in there. That is mine.” you reply.

“...But that thing is tear away.” Wilhelmina replies.

“I stand by my statement.” you reply.

“Oh! You have that date tonight, don’t you Brooklyn!?” Mina asks.

“That I do.” you reply.

“Part of me wonders and shudders in what you plan to do with these.” Wilhelmina replies.

“I can think of a few things with this underwear you picked out!” Mina says holding up the white lingerie you bought.

“I’m amazed you’re going out with a girl.” Wilhelmina replies.

“Anything wrong with that?” you ask.

Wilhelmina shakes her head. “Nothing at all. In fact the last person I dated was a woman. She was nice, but aside from the desperation from both of us wanting romance, the bedroom felt too... odd. I like being able to lie down on top of the person I made love with and feel their heartbeat, and I felt that with breasts in the way that just didn’t happen.”

“Oh I dunno! I kinda like how girls are rather soft at times too! Right Brooklyn?” Mina says with a grin, her left hand going up underneath your bust and giving it a fair squeeze.

You can't believe you're having this conversation...

>>32675153
Mentally, I'm still a guy, and my sexual preferences haven't changed since then

>>32675153
>I felt that with breasts in the way that just didn’t happen.”
Hey! Symmetrical docking is one of the best things.

>>32675153
"I have to agree with Mina there. Now, are you going to help me dress or what?"

>>32675153
"I can't say I ever had those kind of expectation Wilhelmina. Still when life gives you lemon make lemonade, so I'm going make the better out of what I have right now. Which happen to involve domineering a celestian while looking like a little girl."

>>32674580
Why would we get a maid dress? Miss clerk is our maid, not the other way around. I figured we'd be the one with the evil overlord gear

>>32675375
>Why would we get a maid dress?
For dress up? Maid play? Further our goal of corrupting Rothschild?

>>32675316
Pretty much this

"I can't say I ever had those kind of expectation Wilhelmina. Still when life gives you lemon make lemonade, so I'm going make the better out of what I have right now. Which happen to involve domineering a celestian while looking like a little girl." you reply as you begin to unbutton your top. “Now, are you going to help me dress or what?”

“Only if I get the maid outfit without the ball gag.” Wilhelmina says as she starts to undo the clasps of her leather armour.

******

After a few hours of playing dress up with your new clothing, you think it’s about time to get going.

“...Oh damnit where the hell is that dress!?” you say scampering on the floor inside of your white lingerie, looking for the dress amidst the clothes scattered about.

“Last I checked it was near the tatami mat.” Wilhelmina says as she puts her own leather armour on.

“Oh.... If I was a bit meaner I’d make you do all sorts of things before your date, but I guess this will have to do in the meantime.” Mina says giving a firm slap to your rear end.

You bite your lip as the hand makes contact. “Mina! Be careful with that!”

“You didn’t seem to mind it last night~.” Mina says with a sly grin.

“Will you be back by morning Brooklyn?” Wilhelmina asks.

“Yea, I won’t be staying all night.” you reply. “You heading home early?”

“Yes, I need to polish my sword tonight or my mother’s spirit will grow restless.” Wilhelmina says.

Hm... Should you... Bring up your pathway issue with her before you leave?

(Also what you plan on bringing to the date as well, as well as what sort of dress to wear)

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i am guessing we will have to infiltrate the myrian university probably to figure out if the myrian secrete weapon rumors are true or not. wondering if amanda know of any thing weird going on also should probably consult with miyu at some point.

>>3267567

yeah we should ask her if our aetheric condition has any other consequences besides our recently discovered inability to use sense feedback items.

>>32675670
Wear a decent dress with our skimpy underwears bring the ropes and the "cleric" outfit.

>>32675670
>Bring up your pathway issue with her before you leave?
Bring it up, ask her if it's true there's no way to fix it, but don't spend time on it because we'll be late otherwise.

>what to bring on the date
Wear the lingerie and the dress with the hidden slits, and bring the rope, tear-away dress, ball-gag, maid outfit, and succubus outfit.

>>32675670
>Yea, I won’t be staying all night
Really? I was personally hoping to make this an all-nighter.

[1/3]

“Yea, I wanted to know if you could do something for me.” you reply to Wilhelmina.

“Inquiry, what’s that.” she asks.

“Brooklyn... Are you sure you want to talk about it?” Mina asks.

“Yes! I’ll be damned if I’m left with a female form of erectile disfunction.” you reply back to Mina.

“I’m not a doctor, so I can’t help it if you get dry down there.” Wilhelmina replies.

“No no it gets plenty wet!” you say with a small blush on your face. “Look, Mina recently bought a feedback strapon for me to use, only to find out that it doesn’t work. The woman at the adults good store said it was something involving my aether pathways, and I was wondering if you could have a look at them.”

“Oh, sure no problem. Lie down on your stomach and take off your underwear.” Wilhelmina instructs.

You blush heavily as you begin to unfasten your bra. “Fine...”

After stripping down to your birthday suit, you lay down on your stomach.

“Please get rid of any shapechanging and let your traits out. I need a fresh read for this, so even minor alterations could be problematic.” Wilhelmina says as she kneels down next to you.

“Fine fine...” you mutter as you let your demonic traits out.

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[2/3]
Wilhelmina then looks over your body silently for a few minutes, you blushing most of the entire time. After a few minutes, she reaches out, gently grabbing hold of your wings and feeling them in your own hands. When she reaches the base of your wings, you can’t help but twitch as it feels as if someone is tickling your armpits.

“Pfft... Pftpft!” you say trying to hold it in.

“...Oh sorry, didn’t know you were ticklish there.” Wilhelmina apologizes.

“Neither did I...” Mina says in an intrigued tone.

“So did you find anything out?” you ask.

“Your aether pathways are definitely imbalanced.” Wilhelmina says as her fingers trace along your wings. “It’s most noticeable in your demonic parts. See Aether is constantly flowing through all our bodies. Your pathways are just a little loopy and long, so by the time most aesthetically generated senses reach you, they lose a lot of their sensation. You probably could still feel extreme sensations, such as the feeling of having your arm ripped off, but they’d be dulled considerably.”

“Is there any way to fix this?” you ask Wilhelmina.

“Um... Perplexed, I guess. Most Succubi who have such a thing don’t even know it. Is that big of a deal to you?” Wilhelmina asks.

“I had my first sex as a woman rather than as a man. While it was a special thing for me, I’d kinda like to experience it in the other side.” you reply.

Wilhelmina scratches the back of her head. “Aetheric pathways are like bones in a way. Their pathways can be altered when a person is growing up, but once they’re fully grown, changing them is really hard to do. In theory it should be possible, but you’d need to do it so the user doesn’t suffer from things like chronic pain all the time. I know the one goal Succubi have been trying to do since forever is find some method of reproducing amongst themselves.”

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[3/3]

“That’s a goal?” you ask.

“Oh yes. Succubi have always been dependant on other species in order to reproduce. If we can solve that problem, then I believe that for the first time in eons our species could be truly independent.”

“I’m not sure if that’s a good thing. I mean part of reason I thought we could reproduce with nearly anything was that we were able to have a connection to nearly anyone.” Mina replies.

“Succubi can mate with anyone?” you ask.

“Oh yea! Besides the shapeshifting, Succubi can pretty much mate with any male member of any species to produce offspring!” Mina replies.

"A big advantage in wartime. All you'd need for long wars is a single male and then you'd have a drastically increased headcount."

>>32676629
"So, who would have the expertise to have the possibility of redoing my Aetheric pathways? At least so that they're normal?"

i think something like aetheric surgery would do more harm than good.

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"So, who would have the expertise to have the possibility of redoing my Aetheric pathways? At least so that they're normal?" you ask.

“That’s... That’s a very tall order Brooklyn. The main people I think who’d be good with that are extremely powerful Spiritualists and psychics. This is basically the same as permanently altering your metaphysical self.” Wilhelmina says. “I do have a safer alternative though.”

“Which is?” you ask.

“Go to an Ayarian Dream House.” Wilhelmina replies.

“Dream house?” you reply.

“They’re Ayarians who specialize in making lucid dreams for their customers. Dreams that they can control and remember.” Wilhelmina replies.

“But... That’d involve opening my mind, would it?” you ask.

“It would yes, and seeing what you know it could be risky. Ayarian Dream Houses have a reputation for keeping secrets, but something like the Queens would generate a lot of hype.” Wilhelmina replies.

“Is dream manipulation difficult?” you ask.

“If what the Ayarians say is true, not at all. Reading dreams takes a bit of Telepathy, as most minds are unguarded when they sleep. To alter dreams is a little tricker, but still completely possible.” Wilhelmina replies. “They can even bring others into one sort of group dream.”

“Oh yea! I remember that! They were very popular at the place I worked!” Mina replies.

>>32677168
"Then going the telepathy route seems easier and safer. Do you know how to do it, Mina?"
After this, we should get dressed and go.

>>32677168
What about the caste change potions. Also, I lean towards surgery

>>32677414
Point, based on what they can do they have to be able to change the pathways temporarily. Sorta surprised a magic viagra hasn't been made

"Then going the telepathy route seems easier and safer. Do you know how to do it, Mina?" you ask her.

“I’m not an Ayarian!” Mina replies.

“Point.” you reply as you find your dress. “Ah, there it is!”

“I mean the only thing I know about it is that the Ayarian who does the dream controlling can indeed see and do anything to the dream, but she’s not able to feel any sensations. So it’s just easier to get two people, put them to sleep, and make them enter the same dream. I kinda think that’s what Janine does to us every time we go near the shrine.” Mina explains.

“But if the strap on doesn’t work, why do dreams work?” you ask as you begin to put on your dress.

“Dreams are not bound by any rules other than the user’s own imagination. You could get into a philosophical debate of what you’re really feeling is sex, but I often consider that just another version of Plato’s Cave.” Wilhelmina replies.

“Felt real enough for me.” Mina replies.

>>32677595

Oh derp

Anything else before you leave?

>>32677661
see >>32677414
>>32677484
Also, we seem not to lean towards telepathy after all.

>>32677683
If I understand the logic it goes something like this:
1. Laminians can't turn into adults because of Aetheric pathways
2. Laminians can turn into adults if they take the clan change potion.
3. Thus, the clan change potion can temporarily change aetheric pathways.
4. Brooklyn can't have sexy times because of Aetheric pathways.
5. It should be relatively simple to make a potion that changes his Aetheric pathways into that of a normal Okerian, assuming the normal potion doesn't work.

Incidentally, I'm assuming the reason the Laminians can't do a version of themselves that can shapeshift into an adult is because said thing doesn't exist. That means that step 1 is basically designing a whole new type of Succubi.

>>32677797
Forgot to mention, but if my theory is correct then it might be possible to make a potion to turn a Succubi Brooklyn into Sorcerer Brooklyn temporarily, although it would be more difficult than a clan change.

>>32677797

The clan change potion doesn't actually turn you into a member of the clan. It makes you dream that you are a member of that clan until next time you go to sleep. With a combination of advanced magics, anything that happened while in the dream will of happened in the real world by the time you wake up.

That's why you get knocked out, you basically go into a dream.

>>32677922
I imagine a shitload of mind and fate magic is involved

>>32677922
Any other limitations of the potion's effect in the real world?
Does it sort of create a magical body double of the imbiber?

>>32677922
That sounds a lot more difficult than changing Aetheric Pathways. Also doesn't mean that we can't use it to "dream while also hacking reality" that we are an okerian without this ability. Or are a dude for that matter, since if we don't actually change pathways I can't see any reason why us turning into a dude wouldn't work.

>>32677922

As to how things work out to be similar in both worlds, think of it like I heard about Quantum Physics. Basically when you take path in the dream, reality takes the path to ensure the exact same thing happened. So if Ayarian Brooklyn read a mind, maybe in reality he used magic to get someone to talk or had another Ayarian nearby, got such a good roll that she knew what the person was thinking, etc...

>>32677985

There is.

>>32677999

Na. If Mina took it, she'd still be Mina in reality for the full day, Belkarian and all as you know her. When she wakes up the next morning she'll remember a dream about the previous day, except her being an Ayarian.

>>32678035
Well, that sucks. Guess we'll have to go for the surgery then. Or bodyjack our old body. Anyway, lets ask them to look into the surgery before we leave.

>>32678035
Then how is that dangerous to the aetheric pathways for lamians? why is it potentially lethal? Or maybe I am thinking of a different thing they tried.

>>32678081
>surgery
Honestly I am not interested.

>>32678081
Agreed, I'd like this issue permanently fixed. Not just fake fixed.
>>32678096
That's something else.

>>32678081
+1
>>32678116
I'm not all that interested, but it looks like one of those things that (at least) a sizable minority cares about, so I don't really see the harm in letting them. Honestly, the problem was really stupid in the first place, so why not fix it.

>>32678035
That sounds like it would not work well if someone powerful took it. Say if the Sutoba who was an nearly as strong as mom turned herself into an Aryian who would wander around providing Queen level mind reading and other mental attacks?

>>32678081
Fair, I'd like to get this over with, or at least set in stone, before it becomes the next Demon Lord thing. (Closely contested votes with Sandact waffling repeatedly and pissing off most of his readerbase.)

“Is it as bad as the Laminian problem?” you ask.

“No where near as bad.” Wilhelmina replies. “I think it can be fixed, but I think it’s just going to be very difficult. I know Matriarch Ishtar has high levels of spirit magic, so maybe she would be able to help you with that.”

“Could be interesting to look into. Anyways, enough penis envy. I need to be off to my date.” you say picking up your belongings.

“Have fun~.” Mina says waving to you as you leave the room.

******

After a brisk walk downtown, you manage to find the Planet Universe restaurant. An odd trendy setting restaurant which tries to pretend that it’s still within the Old World in terms of personality, but give how gaudy the the metallic Dragon head is at the front, you never really gave it much consideration.

It takes a good ten minutes of looking around before you finally see Amelia. She’s heavily bundled up in not only baggy clothing, but also a pilots hat and dark tinted glasses. Given that she’s basically a celebrity of sorts and also a wanted criminal, it makes sense for her to be dressed up. She’s currently sitting in a booth by herself, sipping what appears to be water while keeping down.

Of course, you need to decide how to approach...

1) "Big sssiiisss! You said we were supposed to come together!"
2) Other (insert)

>>32678576

1) "Big sssiiisss! You said we were supposed to come together!"

"Big sis, why did you leave me alone? The clerk gave me a strange look when I bought what you wanted. I'll have to punish you."

>>32678576
1) "Big sssiiisss! You said we were supposed to come together!"

>>32678717
Hah!

>>32678717
Punishment time Muhahah!

"Big sssiiisss! You said we were supposed to come together!" you hopping over to the booth.

“S-sis!?” the cleric stammers, her blush just visible above her own scarf.

“Yea! TO-GET-HER! I mean I even had to go shopping all by myself!” you say holding up your bag.

“A-ah, but you’re a big girl now, aren’t you?” Amelia asks back.

“But why did you leave me alone? The clerk gave me a strange look when I bought what you wanted. I'll have to punish you." you say making a sadistic smile on your face.

Amelia seems to heat up as you say this, her fidgeting back and forth, shuffling her shoulders.

“Hey, welcome to Planet Universe, where the food is TOTALLY out of this universe! My name is Al, and I’m going to be your waiter.” a man says in a blue apron and cap. “Our special today is the beef pot roast, but for the kid we have mini pizza and apple slices for half off!”

...Wow, now you know how Ada feels when she probably steps into a restaurant.

(Any idea of what you should order and what you should say/ask Amelia about next?)

>>32678778
Not out here in the middle of the restaurant. We don't want to make too big of a scene; Amelia is still a criminal here and we want to corrupt her, not have her bolt on us because we blew her cover.

>>32678965
Ask her how her friends made out.

>>32678965
"Big sis will take a big version of what she wants and we'll eat it together."
When the waiter is aways ask her how the rest of her party is doing.

>>32678965
Hmm...order off the kids menu or try (and fail) to act like a big girl by picking something off the adults? Go with the kids menu, get something light that's not going to weigh us done during strenuous physical activity, see if we can get a toy with our meal.

Ask vaguely about her day, make small talk alternating between acting cute and letting out little bursts of intensity when no one else is looking.

Also, if we're going somewhere more ~private~ later, we might want to set something up to prevent an ambush (just in case). Have her pick the general area and us pick the hotel or have us give her a list of five for her to pick from. Something like that.

"Big sis will take a big version of what she wants and we'll eat it together!” you merrily reply.

“T-The pot roast sounds fine.” Amelia stammers.

“Awesome. Awesome to the max.” The waiter says pointing both of his fingers pistol style at you. “I’ll be back in a bit with some drinks for ya’ll.”

With that, the waiter walks off, leaving you and Amelia alone together.

“So how did the rest of the crew pull through?” you ask.

“A bit worse for wear, they let some second rate doctor try to help them. Idiots left me for dead when we found more bloodsuckers than we predicted!” Amelia says slamming her drink down on the desk, voice oozing with anger. With the spicy tint coming off of her, you can certainly tell that she’s angry.

“Where they that powerful?” you ask.

“No, there was just that many of them. First we had to go through the ghouls, then the feral zombies, then the noble ones. We suspected that the Nobles might have struck a deal with the ferals, but we couldn’t confirm it. Our supplies ran low after felling nearly 150 of the unholy creatures.” Amelia replies.

Your eyes widen up as you hear this. “a h-hundred and fifty!? I didn’t even know that many existed beneath Old TO!”

“Oh yes, ferals are a real problem. Nasty critters spread vampirism to whomever they bite and there always appear to be more. Very strong, fast, but thankfully don’t have as many supernatural powers. Numbers make up for it though. But don’t worry, big sis will keep you safe~.” Amelia says with a small, dreamy smile.

>>32679441
"Thanks. I can handle myself though, and I've got a good set of loyal friends watching my back."

>>32679441
"Big sis is so strong, I hope I'll be as great as you when I get older."

>>32679441

"You're the Best Big Sis Ever!!!! Those friends of yours don't seem like nice people... leaving you all alone, not even wanting to try and find you again... I would have tried my bestest to find you!"
puff out chest proudly...
"I'm going to be just as good as Big Sis when I grow up!"

>>32679441
Place both our tiny hands on hers and smile happily up at her. Then frown and in a slightly worried voice say "Big Sis needs to be more careful. And she needs better friends who won't leave her alone when she's in danger!" Be as emphatic as only a six year old can be. Maybe mutter something to the effect of "Seriously, don't make lil sis worry so much..."

>>32679679
>>32679614
A combination of these two.

"You're the Best Big Sis Ever!!! Those friends of yours don't seem like nice people... leaving you all alone, not even wanting to try and find you again... I would have tried my bestest to find you!" you say puffing your chest out proudly. "I'm going to be just as good as Big Sis when I grow up!"

“Oh... That’s so sweet!” Amelia says putting her hands to her scarf covered cheeks. “But you know, adventuring is VERY dangerous! You have to make sure that not only you are strong, but also your friends too!”

“Ha! That’s no problem! I got lots of good friends!” you reply.

“I wish that were the same...” Amelia says with a heavy sigh. “Enlightened mortals are hard to come by. Those who are willing to walk the path of the light even rarer. Often times you don’t have the luxury of actually liking your band...”

Amelia then slumps back in her chair with a heavy sigh, a mellow taste of depression begins to fill your mouth from Amelia.

>>32680081
"You don't have to worry, if big sis ever really need help I'll be there to help, I'll do everything I can to save her even if I don't walk the same path as her."

>>32680081
"I know some decent enlightened mortals. I suppose they'd a good moral center though, considering my malign influence..."

>>32680081

"I know some Adventurers! Their Paladin Friend got eatened by a snowmonster.... They are really nice people!!! They even saved me once from an evil demon who wanted to kill me.... But Now that Big Sis is back, No nasty demon is going to kill me!!! Hey!? Maybe you might like to meet the other adventurers!!! They are really friendly, and don't judge people by how they look..."

>>32680081
"Don't worry, Big Sis. You'll meet my friends soon. We have a bunch of enlightened people with us. Heck, if you're lucky, you might even meet a certain young Hero if you're around me long enough."

"I know some Adventurers! Their Paladin Friend got eatened by a snowmonster.... They are really nice people!!! They even saved me once from an evil demon who wanted to kill me.... But Now that Big Sis is back, No nasty demon is going to kill me!!! Hey!? Maybe you might like to meet the other adventurers!!! They are really friendly, and don't judge people by how they look..." you say to Amelia.

“No no, looks isn’t anything to do with it little sis. It’s just that... Well I wasn’t on friendly terms with the rest of my group when we first met about 75 years ago. We work together yes, but we probably haven’t even had so much of an informal lunch with one another. I thought about transferring years ago, but after the Daigo incident we just became so in demand, and there’s this pressure from the church to stay together... ‘You’re a team! You work well together!’ That’s true, and the fact we’re doing good is true, but one of the reasons I became an adventurer so many years ago was not only to do good, but... have a sense of camaraderie I guess.” Amelia just goes on to say.

“Big sis lived a sheltered life?” you ask.

“Very. I’m regarded as the adventurer born with a Silver Spoon in her mouth. Born into nobility, discovers that she’s enlightened, whole thing. But at this point... All of my parents are dead, and even my distant cousins are adults now. I also work to bring pride to my family but...” Amelia just kneels in down over the table, hands on top of her head. “I’m just so tired now... I don’t need a three month vacation, I need a decade long one. Most people would’ve entered retirement years ago, but I... O-Oh I’m sorry, this isn’t the kind of stuff you want to hear from Big sis isn’t it?”

>>32680712
I think Big Sis needs a night to relax.

>>32680712

"Don't Worry Big Sis!!! Let your Little Sis give you the bestest holiday ever!"

>>32680712
"It's fine, big sis don't get to talk about her problem often does she?"

>>32680712
"It's okay, I'm here for you. Vacation, information, whatever big sis wants I can get for you. After all, we just proved it wouldn't be hard to fake your death."

>>32680712
"Well maybe Little Sis can help you find the best way to have a vacation...I mean, you can't zap the nasty vampires and demons if you can't focus, right?

"It's fine, big sis don't get to talk about her problem often does she?" you ask her.

“Rarely, if ever no. ...And here I am, talking to them with a demon of all things...” Amelia says with a sigh as she sits back up.

“I mean we just proved it can’t be too hard to fake your death right?” you ask.

“No! No! Absolutely not! I may indeed dislike my group, but I adore the work that we do! I’ve been an inspiration to so many people! I-I mean if word got out that I was dead...” Amelia stutters.

“...Revenge parties?” you ask.

“More than a few.” Amelia replies.

“Don’t worry! Little sis will make sure that big sis has a great time tonight!” you say full of confidence.

“Um... A-About that.” Amelia says stammering. “I, a member of the high order of clerics, wish to apologize for the acts I did previously to you. It was not right of me to give into my baser urges like that, and I cannot condone doing a-any sort of illicit acts.”

Hm... Her voice is shakey. She may need a bit more prodding.

>>32681183
"Don't worry, nobody will know about it and I'm sure it'll help you handle your work better if you were more relaxed."

>>32681183
It doesn't have to be illicit, lets just go watch Frozen or something.

>>32681183

"But Big Sis, you are on Holiday! Let business stay at work. Tonight, there will be lots of fun, games, dress-up, playing pretend and a Slumber Party!!!"

>>32681297
Sounds good to me.

>>32681291
Actually, the pride demons destroyed all the movie theaters.

>>32681334
>destroyed all the movie theaters.
...why

>>32681400
They hate any technology above the middle ages.

>>32681400
Because they are dicks, and what they create through their own actions is clearly the pinnacle of possible achievement. Therefore, anything that allows the quick spread of ideas or information that isn't there will only destroy the perfect society (the one they've created).

>>32681400
Because they weren't the stars.

>>32681449

Plus they know magic. So it's hardly an inconvenience for them.

For the rest of the population? Mental influence magic is a speciality of Pride Demons...

"But Big Sis, you are on Holiday! Let business stay at work. Tonight, there will be lots of fun, games, dress-up, playing pretend and a Slumber Party!!!" you say raising your hands up in the air.

“S-Slumber party?” she asks.

“Yea! We can read books and tell stories! I bet someone like you has more than one story to tell!” you say happily.

She blushes. “Oh... I think I can tell more than one...” she admits.

“Yo, here’s your beef pot roast with curly fries! Deep fried in only the finest of oil!” the waiter says putting the roast on the table.

“Ooohhh wow! It’s so big!” you say. You’re actually serious, this is a pretty big meal.

“Ah, thank you so much so waiter.” Amelia says grabbing her fork and knife.

“Just give a holla if you need anythin’ else!” he says pointing twice at you again before walking off.

Hm... Would this Cleric know about Draugr’s?

>>32681607
>Hm... Would this Cleric know about Draugr’s?
Why would we care? The guy's locked up and soon to be murdered permanently. Also, we've asked a bunch of experts and Oskana presumably had her daughters consult the library once it became a huge issue.

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>>32681663
is it ever that simple i think we should get every advantage we can get and hope that we don't need it.

>>32681607
Or about Spiritualists? We only need to connect things a little between the legs. We'll del with the rest later.

>>32681663
Mayhaps another time, or later towards the end of the dinner if she is leaning towards not slumber party say but 'big sis, I am scared some big scary undead is chasing me!' and reel her in via that

>>32681607
>Would this Cleric know...
Possibly, but it's too early to talk about business with her. Don't want poor Amelia to think we have an ulterior motive for corrupting her.

>>32681607
Let's not bring up OUR business right now. We're giving Amelia a chance to vent here, to unwind a little and spend a decade or two doing what she wants (which is to be our maid).

>>32681663
The Noble Vampires tried to scry the master of the Draugr. THEY WONT STOP SCREAMING. Brodin tried to use Death Magic. Failed + Nightmares + Sober.

The Draugr has a weapon that COSTS. Never trust a job to be easy or simple.
>>32681607
These: >>32681756, >>32681773

>>32681943
>which is to be our chambermaid
Baths, clothing, impure action, purging the last one.

>>32681970
>he Noble Vampires tried to scry the master of the Draugr. THEY WONT STOP SCREAMING.
Well yes, this is what happens if you try to scry the KING OF DESPAIR. this is not news whatsoever. Yes, its a powerful weapon, but its no match for a demon duke.

>>32681943
pretty much

Great, lost the update when refreshing google docs.

Gimme some time to rewrite it.

You spend the next bit of time eating the pot roast with Amelia. It’s nice to eat some of the varied foods of Old TO, as the pot roast as a certain flavor you can’t quite put your finger on. You love exotic foods, and the most exotic thing in Fort Hope was that oriental noodle shop you often ate at after teaching Brothen.

“That was a rather good meal!” you reply.

“I think they went a bit too much with the cayenne pepper.” Amelia says delicately wiping her mouth.

“But wow, I didn’t know big sis could eat that much!” you say, most of the pot roast being devoured.

“Learning to gorge oneself I find is a needed skill. You don’t know when your next meal is going to be as an Adventurer, so one should eat as much as they can, when they can.” Amelia lectures as she takes out her coin pouch.

“So are we going to have a slumber party at your place!?” you ask her.

“um... I’m... not sure. I mean... I’m only human...” Amelia mutters to herself.

A) Respect her feelings and say thanks for the meal (Pfft)
B) Be ‘innocent’ with the corruption.
C) JOIN ME ON THE PATH OF THE DARK SIDE!
D) Other

>>32682443
>B) Be ‘innocent’ with the corruption.
Submissive times

>>32682443
>C) JOIN ME ON THE PATH OF THE DARK SIDE!
She's going to be our little maid

>>32682443
>B) Be ‘innocent’ with the corruption.
~tilts head~ Onnechan?

>>32682443
>C) JOIN ME ON THE PATH OF THE DARK SIDE!
If we don't have a scene cut to her asking for "five more minutes mistress" I'll be disapointed

>>32682492
Uh, you mean that she's going to be the submissive one right? Because I'm pretty sure that's the plan

>>32682443
>B) Be ‘innocent’ with the corruption.
But we're FRIENDS now. And besides, we're entitled to our REWARD for helping Big Sis.

i am probably a kill joy but i vote A

>>32682555
"A celestaine would never give into temptation!"
Next morning
"Five more minutes mistress."

I can see that.

>>32682585
We flat out told her that we'd punish her. So yeah, she's the one getting tied up/

>>32682443
B.
Keep hitting the 'little sister' fantasy of hers.
We don't want to have her irrevocably corrupted; otherwise, as she said, Celestial hit squads will come after us.

>>32682656
>We don't want to have her irrevocably corrupted; otherwise, as she said, Celestial hit squads will come after us.
Assuming they know about us. We're obviously going to blame someone we don't like for her disappearance. Possibly the vampires, since we're going to trick the pride demons into killing them all anyway

>>32682656
>We don't want to have her irrevocably corrupted;
We've literally been planning to turn her into a pet/maid since we met her. What are you talking about?

>>32682697
Well, obviously they'll think the vampires killed her, since she disappeared when the Adventuring Party hit the vampire lair and were forced to retreat.
The problem is collateral damage, since the hit squads are unlikely to be well-targeted.

They've got murderhobo's on their team, after all.

>>32682443
>B) Be ‘innocent’ with the corruption.
Oh wow, an actual vote poll. This hasn't been here in a while.

>>32682443
>B) Be ‘innocent’ with the corruption.

>>32682761
Well, the pride demons are going to murder everyundead in the city. There won't be any hit teams, as the people who killed her are all dead

>>32682756
We don't want to mindbreak her into it though.

>>32682852
We don't have to. Also, we don't have heavy duty mindfuck powers anyway

>>32682933
“Oh big sis, aren’t we going to have that sleepover at your place?” you ask her.

“S-Sleepover? B-But...” Amelia says blushing heavily.

“Aren’t I entitled to an award for buying the things I got for big sis? All the cool uniforms and ‘toys’ I bought for the both of us?”

“T-Toys? Uniforms?” Amelia asks, now getting a nosebleed.

“Yes! I’m sure that if you want, we can have all kinds of fun big sis!” you say with a small smile.

Amelia slowly reaches towards the bag, as her curiosity grows stronger and stronger. But at the last second pulls her hand away. “N-No! I can’t! As a member of the church, I cannot give in to such impure thoughts and desires! I must set a moral high ground with myself as the shining beacon! I must! I... Must...”

******

“Nnnooo mistress please... Five more minutes...” you blindfolded maid whimpers at your feet.

“Oh my~. Even after those candles, ropes, and whips you’re still coming back for more huh?” you ask. “It’s even nearly morning now...”

“Mistress please!” Amelia begs, on all fours in front of you as you lay down on the bed.

“Hm... OK. But first... Doggy has to have her morning drink...” you say getting a bottle of wine.

Amelia opens her mouth as if expecting something.

“Oh no... No there... Start from the bottom and keep moving up...” you say pouring a tiny bit of cold wine inside of your bellybutton.

Amelia begins to lick up your legs, your underwear, before finally reaching your bellybutton. Lapping up the wine like an actual dog, her tongue sending shivers down your spine each time you feel her tongue.

It took some effort to get her like this. Not because of convincing her, but rather peeling her off of you once she pounced on you as soon as you entered the hotel room. It being 5 AM now, you’re rreally beginning to get tired...

>>32682991
She's been a good pet, yes? Lose the underwear, and give her a reward.

>>32682991
Did we get at least a little bit of Aether from her?

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>>32682991
>Not because of convincing her, but rather peeling her off of you once she pounced on you as soon as you entered the hotel room.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvgPC4vWSxg

>>32682991
Side note, but are we at full size right now? because what just happened seems to have been an excellent opportunity to clear up the whole "we're not a laminan like you assumed" thing, what with her being to busy to care.

>>32683221
Idk, that sound like it'd be a mood killer for Amelia.

>>32682991
"So, a friend of mine has an Aether problem, and if you can help we could contemplate further REWARDS in the future... totally kosher, of course, you wouldn't do one impure act, just like today"

>>32682991
I think we should complement Big Sis on the skill of her tongue, the put it to better use.

>>32683308
Mood whiplash? We should probably start by just arranging to see her again. You know, baby steps with the pedo-cleric.

>>32683189
>SakuRemy
Totally read my mind, bro.

>>32683221
It would have been explicitly stated if that was the case.

>>32683355
I'm torn on if we should tell her that it's not bad lewd because we're fully legal and somewhat modular.

I am wondering she stated before that Celestia was crunched on adventurers and that some even was responsible i am curious what it was.

“So would the doggy like to see her mistress again some other time?” you ask tickling Amelia under her chin.

“Y-Yes mistress! I would love to see you again!” Amelia replies back happily.

“How long will doggie be in Old TO?” you ask.

“I’m... I’m not sure mistress...” Amelia replies.

You give a low disapproving growl.

“Mistress I really don’t know! It all depends what orders we get from Rome!” Amelia replies back.

(Anything else you want to ask before I go through on the tongue comment? Thouoght this bit may be important)

>>32683636
We'd best establish some way to communicate. The easiest way is a dropbox.

>>32683636
Has she made contact with Rome yet? How long can she stay out of contact before they get suspicious or really think she's dead?

>>32683750
She already met her group. Its upthread.

>>32683710
That gives me an idea.

I Wonder if would be possible for us to use space control to link two identical boxes so that what's put in one box is sent to the other?
What level of mastery would we need?

>>32683865

Average

>>32683952
Sand, did we buy average yet? I know I asked to several threads ago.

>>32683636
Yeah, just can't think of anything aside from commenting that we'll just have to go all out with her in case she gets called away before we can see our doggie again.

If we have it we should probably bind her up, stick the feedback strapon on her and ride her to a roaring climax. I feel like that would probably earn us some brownie points, plus it'd give us the excuse to bring up our botch aetheric pathways in a way that seems natural (I wish I could feel what big sis/doggie/[insert permanent pet name]'s feels...). That's all I got.

>>32683636
She better make time for mistress before leaving. We'd love to play with doggy more.

>>32684134
>If we have it we should probably bind her up, stick the feedback strapon on her and ride her to a roaring climax. I feel like that would probably earn us some brownie points, plus it'd give us the excuse to bring up our botch aetheric pathways in a way that seems natural (I wish I could feel what big sis/doggie/[insert permanent pet name]'s feels...). That's all I got.
Nah. Also, we're like 12 right now. That would probably be really, really painful.

“How long can you remain out of contact with Rome before they start poking around?” you ask.

“If I’m missing for several days, my group will start looking for me. If I’m gone for a week and a half, then other groups will be dispatched to look for me, which may or may not be angels.” Amelia replies.

Angels!? ...Well makes sense given that Amelia is one of the elite adventuring bands.

“Hm... We’d also best find some way to communicate... A dropbox of sorts...” you reply. “Do you know of one?”

“Y-Yes mistress! Any lockbox at the hotel will do! I promise to check it as often as I can!” Amelia begs.

“Check it daily!” you order her.

“Y-Yes mistress!” Amelia barks back in a happy tone.

“You were pretty good with your tongue earlier, but now it’s time you put it to... better use...” you say peeling off your panties and putting them on Amelia’s head.

“Y-Yes mistress!” Amelia happily replies.

“Good girl!” you say petting her on the head as she goes down on you. “O-Oh! VERY good girl... Mhmm...”

******

“Ggggooooddd morning!” you say entering the building of your house.

“Brooklyn, you were gone all night!” your father replies.

“Yup! Because I had a date!” you reply to your date.

“Do you have more dates since you’ve become a woman?” your father asks you.

“Shut up!” you bark back, knowing damn well where that conversation would be headed. “...Hey, where’s Wilhelmina? She’s usually here first thing in the morning.”

“...I dunno, did you pay her?” Troy asks.

“She bugs me I need to pay her, so that’s certainly not it.” you reply.

Sheesh, people are really stuck on this whole AIFS thing.

Can't we just let it ride the backburner for now, and get back to doing Important Business?

>>32684235
>Wilhelmina
Use space magic to see if she's in the building.

>>32684242
Aifs?

>>32684344
Aetheric Insensitivity Feedback Syndrome.

>>32684302

After a small check, she certainly isn't inside of the building.

>>32684489
Do we have any magic for locating people? If not, lets ask around our people. One of them should know.

>>32684235
>>32684489
Well that's... slightly worrying.

Maybe she left a note?

>>32684489
Whelp, we're going to have to check her house. We should probably bring someone to watch our back (mostly for increased hilarity factor if we find Willie doing something embarrassing) and see if we can find some object that she considers herself to have ownership of so we can jeryrig a tracking spell if necessary.

>>32684489
So she never got back from "polishing her sword." Bugger. We'd better check to make sure she didn't get abducted for reeducation...

>>32684235
Minor question, but since we've used Aether sight on her, how large is her aura in comparison to ours?

>>32684450
Couldn't we just work some artificial signal amplifiers into the relevant pathways?

“Did she leave a note?” you ask.

“Not that I know of.” Mina replies.

“Hm... This worries me slightly... I’m going to check her house. I’m nearly dead at this point, so I’m going to need someone to come with me.” you say.

“I’ll come.” Erika says from behind you.

“JESUS!” you say nearly jumping out of your skin. “You scared the piss out of me! Where did you come from!?”

“I was here the entire time.” Erika replies calmly.

“Well you certainly scared the crap out of me. Now come on, we’re heading over to Wilhelmina’s place” you tell her as you put your boots back on.

******

You head on over to Wilhelmina’s ratho- Home. Seeing it’s in the same, run down building as before, you both head on over to her door.

“...No signs of a struggle. Everything appears to be in order.” Erika says from kneeling up off the ground.

“Wilhelmina! Wilhelmina are you in there?” you ask pounding on her door.

“...What is it?” She replies about 15 seconds later.

“You didn’t come over to our place this morning. Is everything alright?” you ask her.

“N-No, I’m just feeling a little under the weather recently... Am I not allowed to have sick days?” Wilhelmina asks through the door.

>>32684777

About the same strength as the Duragr's

>>32684777
Probably smaller since she's better at controlling it and minimizing radiant waste.

>>32684806
>About the same strength as the Duragr's
Uh, how big is that in comparison to us? Slightly larger?

>>32684806
>“N-No, I’m just feeling a little under the weather recently... Am I not allowed to have sick days?” Wilhelmina asks through the door.
Its fine, just make sure to give us notice, you had us worried for a second... did you just stutter?"

>>32684806
How is our aether status? We did get plenty from Amelia?

>>32684806
"No, no sick days allowed. And no Dental insurance either! now open this door, please.

>>32684806
...she's wearing another maid uniform, isn't she?

Can we, without looking, scry enough to know if she's alone in there?

"Oh Wil, I'm so sorry you're feeling under the weather. Look, is there anything we can do?" Find a way of proposing she come back with us so we can take care of her. Being sick 'alone' sucks.

>>32684895
that's just mean. Also, we're shapeshifters, why would we need dental.
>>32684919
Use space magic to know exactly what she's wearing like ground penetrating radar. Also tells us if there is anyone else in the room.

>>32684839

Yup.

>>32684806
"You're my bodyguard! Who's supposed to keep me safe if you just disappear? You didn't even leave a note." Extra wine at the end.

“It’s fine, just make sure to give us notice, you had us worried for a second... did you just stutter?" you ask her.

“...No.” Wilhelmina replies a few seconds

“I'm so sorry you're feeling under the weather. Look, is there anything we can do?" you ask doing a mapping of her room. According to your space control, the only person ini the room is Wilhelmina. In fact the closest people to her are you and Erika.

“Yes I just need the day off if you don’t mind.” Wilhelmina replies back through the door.

>>32684869

Plenty

>>32685040
Can we bet on how you're totally getting it behind this door?

>>32685072
She's wearing a maid outfit, I'll bet.

>>32685040
"Okay. If you need any help, just tell us."

>>32685040
"Just open the door."

>>32685040
PANIC! Bust through the door with extreme prejudice.

>>32685093
>>32685123
As amusing as it would be to call her out on it, I really think she'd appreciate it if we just let it be.

Plus, we're dead tired from getting some all night long.

You give a small sigh. “Wilhelmina, please open the door.” you reply.

“No. I told you I’m sick. If you caught it, then I would fail as a bodyguard even more than not showing up this morning.” Wilhelmina replies.

(“If I don’t have a line of sight, then I won’t be able to see how she’s doing either”) Erika says to you mentally.

>>32685040
"Wil...We spent yesterday afternoon playing dress up with bondage gear. You know me. Whatever's going on on the other side of this door, I'm not going to judge. But I came out here to make sure you're ok and if you're sick enough to miss work I'd really like to make sure someone's taking care of you."

>>32685384
I'm in for this.

>>32685376
What kind of sickness are we talking here? Purely physical or is it aetheric in nature. Also, you're transmissible before you show symptoms, so we're probably already infected anyway.

>>32685376
Probably remind her that Leona's a freaking healer!

>>32685481

That

>>32685384
This one

"Wil...We spent yesterday afternoon playing dress up with bondage gear. You know me. Whatever's going on on the other side of this door, I'm not going to judge. But I came out here to make sure you're ok and if you're sick enough to miss work I'd really like to make sure someone's taking care of you." you tell her.

“Look Brooklyn, I’m fine. ...Well not fine fine but fine enough to take of myself through a little illness. I.. just need some rest is all.” Wilhelmina replies.

(Anything else?)

>>32685657
PEEPHOLE
She's getting healed is she needs to

>>32685657
...Bust through the door? Do it.

>>32685657
Hm, Mayhaps send erika away then sleep outside of door like a hobo

>>32685657
"You know, all this vague waffling is just making me even more concerned about you, right?

>>32685774
I think its pretty clear Wil just want to be left alone to heal and we are just being paranoid and intrusive.

>>32685657
She is going to get healed, with or without her permission.

>>32685888
This
>>32685899
Thats excessive and a good way to loose a friend

>>32685888
>>32685910
Right, No need to alienate her by being too pushy.

"You know, all this vague waffling is just making me even more concerned about you, right?” you ask her.

“I know I know!” Wilhelmina replies with emotion in her voice, sounding to be a bit angry. “Just... Please let me rest for now! I’m tired and I want to have my nap...” Wilhelmina replies

>>32685946
"Alright. And... sorry."

>>32685946
"All right, but if it gets worse please let me know, alright?" and let her be. No need to be pushy or creepy when she wants to be left alone.

>>32685972
This

>>32685946
>>32685946
"See you later, Wilhelmina. I hope your sword is sharp and your mother's spirit rests well."

"All right, but if it gets worse please let me know, alright?" you tell Wilhelmina.

"No problem... And Brooklyn." Wilhelmina says.

"Yea?" you ask her.

"Please stay safe." she tells you.

"Don't worry, I think I'll be fine for one day." you reply as you begin to walk down the hall back to your house.

(I'm getting tired now, and considering the run we had i think it's a good time to end it here, gives me more time to prepare the upcoming meeting)

>>32686141
When will we get an opportunity to spend our DP next?

>>32686141
Thanks for writing, so begins the bumping campaign in hopes of getting more out of you tomorrow.

>>32686158

right now if you want

>>32686158
I think we have just enough for Space control -> Average, too.
>>32686281
Space Control -> Average

>>32686281
Well then, Space to Average is my vote.

if we have enough DP left over from raising space control can we also increase axes so we can unlock our unique attack and as a fall back

Is there any thing we can spend our dp on that would boost or dark light synergy?

>>32688438
Yes. Elemental Specialty Light, and elemental specialty dark would boost light and dark respectively. Alternatively, we could directly raise Anihilator beam, though that would add extras rather than directly increase its power.

>>32688438
I believe Space Control actually improves our ability to use opposed elements (e.g. Light/Darkness) in tandem. (i.e. without them mixing accidentally.)

As for actually getting more spells that use both Light and Darkness Controls, we'll have to spend some time experimenting on our own.
Because opposed synergy does not seem to be a very well documented area of Aetheric science.

But since Aether is at quite a premium here in Old TO, we might not be able to afford to spend it on experiments for some time.

>>32689402
We could if we could secure a willing aether battery.

>>32690963
>willing aether battery.
Well there is Amelia...

>>32690963
we could hammer away at larger aether pool till our abysmal Regen rate actually becomes ok but i doubt it would be practical.

>>32692804
A larger aether pool would be useful in it's own right.

>>32693566
We have 354 DP + whatever we got since OP last bothered to hand out DP
Upgrading space to average costs 160
Axe to Good: 40
AHR UP: 60 + (Current level of AHR UP x 10)
Elemental specialty is 250

>>32693669
Unless we can channel magic through the axe I don't see the point.

>>32693702
We can do that in a few ways. That said, I was just presenting options, not advocating for them

We should totally upgrade water control.

>>32693702
Actually, this is a great time to restate Focii. We can just cast magic, but when we do it through a weapon, it gains a bit of it's properties. Axes, for example, give spells more power, Daggers may be quicker/more accurate, weapons with reach might lessen ranged penalties/increase range.

Weapon skill doesn't specifically add anything, beyond allowing us to use weapon+magic combo attacks.

>>32696966

This.

I won't stop you from using hands if you want to spellcast barehanded, but one of the reasons the Draugr has powerful magic and melee attacks? He has a bitchin halberd axe that makes his attacks hit harder.

What advantage to barehanded users have? Useful for people who fight unarmed, but otherwise I need to think of a reason...

>>32696966
And seeing as most of our magic attacks that don't need the axe are currently mid/long range I'd rather we get something with piercing/precision bonus.

As for the light/dark combo attack I'm pretty sure sandact said fate magic makes it more efficient by virtue of allowing more magic to make contact at the same time during explosion or somesuch.
Fate is great since it give us better best of X anyways

>>32697146
>What advantage to barehanded users have? Useful for people who fight unarmed, but otherwise I need to think of a reason...
You don't need to think of one. Why should casting without a magic artefact to help you be better than casting with one?
They can always use knuckleduster focii or gauntlet focii or something.