>>32902050
C) "I am lucky."

>>32902050
>>32902866
"Lucky to have you guys, that is."

>>32902866
>>32902887
You joke a bit with them. Pietra cracks a smile, but Annalise only sighs.

Soon, Leon and his Rangers catch up to you. They all dash through the trees, put of breath and relieved when they arrive to find no enemies, but a dozen bloody corpses. Leon spends some time greeting Annalise and Pietra again.

A) Move the party to the outpost
B) Wait for Kor
C) Other

>>32903016
>B) Wait for Kor

>>32903051
You all take a short break, catching up as you wait for Kor to return. She isn't as adept at moving through the forest as Leon and the Rangers, so it's likely she's just struggling a bit.

"Those fucking ice monkeys." Leon speaks with no hidden amount of disdain. "They try to raid the forest at least once a month, three times in winter. I guess they finally got fed up with dealing with our patrols and decided to bring a fight with them. I'm going to have to start doubling our watchers and sending everyone out with armor." Annalise puts a hand on his shoulder to calm him.

"I'm sure these ones were just outcasts. I've met northerners, they're not bad people."

"They hell they aren't! They're thieves, killers and deviants. No offense meant, Pietra." Pietra raises and eyebrow to this.

A) Ask Leon about the northern tribes
B) Calm Leon down
C) Other

>>32903218
b then a

>>32903228
You tell Leon to take a deep breath and relax. He comes back at you with a short hiss, but does seem to try and gather himself more. The Rangers at his command only watch silently. It makes you wonder where Leon got such a rebellious attitude.

You ask Leon to tell you more about the northern tribes. He rubs his sinuses and sighs before answering.

"Up north, past the reach of the forest, are the ice lands. The lands of winter. Out there, there are no kings or cities. Tribes of men roam the frozen plains and mountains, foraging and hunting. Some old legends say they're descended from the first Rangers, but I think it's hogwash. There are five great tribes, which basically rule through number and organization. The smaller tribes bend for them, and some people say they have something that vaguely resembles civilization."

"It is a civilization." At this point Pietra chimes in, scowling at Leon. "The northmen told me there's a stone city, just like Lumen on the west shore. They even have knights."

"Well he lied. The northmen are barbarians and thugs. All they know how to do is fight amongst themselves, or fight others for coin."

A) Ask about the northern lands
B) Ask about the tribes
C) Ask about something else
D) Other

>>32903394
>A) Ask about the northern lands
>B) Ask about the tribes
>C) Ask about something else
what countermeasures are in place against them? Have we tried negotiating with them?

>>32903394
>A
>B
We Conan now

>>32903419
>>32903431
"The northern lands are cold, most of the year. Some places thaw out and become green in the summer, but they are coveted. There's a lot of forest and plains-"

"And beautiful mountains, and sparkling lakes with water so pure you can see your own face in it's reflection, and even an enormous waterfall that's so big the bottom is pure mist and foam." Annalise smirks as she rattles of her praise of the north, to Leon's annoyance.

"The northern tribes include the Wild Rose, The White Pine, the Grey Talon, The Cutter Tails, and the Iron Sand. Terrible names-"

"They sound more poetic in the northern tongue." Annalise chimes in again.

"Egh! They're filthy names for filthy animals!" Leon seems just about fed up with the conversation. You try to change the subject to any sort of defenses you have against the north.

"Defense? For what? In case they try to storm us with their clubs and leather wrapped feet? The morons haven't even mastered tanning leathers properly, let alone forging steel from iron."

"That's not true. The northmen who helped us has true swords, and metal ringmail and plate. They even sparred with the inquis-"

"At any rate!" Leon cuts Annalise off with a roaring shout. "They can't be reasoned with. They're coming to take what isn't theirs, and we'll drive them back, just like we drive everyone back."

A) Ask something else
B) Other

>>32903610
>A) Ask something else
"You know, maybe we could talk to them and placate the situation. Reduce bloodshed and whatnot."

>>32903647
You put forth the idea of speaking to the northmen, rather than resort to violence off the bat.

"Tch. I'm telling you, it's a waste of your words. And I'm not going to put Rangers at risk so you can try to reason with a bunch of stupid apes." Leon steps away and toward his underlings. They still watch silently.

"Well I think it's the right thing to do. Maybe they attacked for a reason! We'll never know if we just assume the worst of them!" Annalise steps toward you, looping her arm around yours. You can see the anger rising in Leon as she nuzzles your shoulder.

"I don't care what we do." Pietra shrugs, inspecting her nails for dirt.

A) Take the ladies north
B) Stay with the Rangers
C) Other

>>32903819
>A) Take the ladies north
"Just give us some time to chat with them and get to know what's going on. At worst, we'll just get an in depth look at how they think, and that'd still be useful to you, wouldn't it?"

>>32903845
You try to convince Leon of the merits of speaking with the northmen. He sighs.

"Do whatever you like."

With that, you're free to go. Kor arrives not long after the conversation wraps up, out of breath but eager to see you. She scoops you up in an impressive embrace so tight that you can feel your spine pop. When she sets you back down, you explain the plan. She is more than eager to join you.

A) Fetch Maurice first
B) Go now, while you have daylight
C) Other

>>32903919
>A) Fetch Maurice first

>>32903931
You decide to follow Leon back to the outpost to gather Maurice before you go. The walk back is silent, but thanks to Pietra it's anything but lonely. She spends most of it hanging off of you, to the point you can feel Annalise resisting the urge to smack her like a bad pup. As you near, you hear whistling high in the trees. Rangers signaling each other, as you've learned from their books. They mock bird calls to mask themselves from animals and enemies alike.

Back up in the trees, you find Maurice resting on the edge of a branch. He spits blood down at the distant ground and sips blue-white liquid from a small flask. When he sees you coming, he corks it and stands up to greet you. You waste no time telling him of the plan.

"I am bound to you, sir. But would it not be better to rest for one night before going?"

A) Rest. The others deserve it.
B) Go now. Every minute is another risk of violence
C) Other

>>32904241
>A) Rest. The others deserve it.

>>32904241
maybe also take the time to explain to Kor that Leon was originally interested in her, but he's already has a significant other.

>>32904253
You decide it is better to have a day of rest before setting out again. After all, Annalise and the others have just arrived and there's a lot to catch up on.

You tell everyone to relax and unwind, and even Leon has it announced that you're to be treated as guests for your stay. The other Rangers don't like it, but they aren't known for petty disobedience. Leon disappears almost right after you announce your plan, as do Kor and Maurice, but Pietra and Annalise stick to you like glue.

"Let's go have a bath. I'm all dirty. Or if you like we can just go straight to your bed. You must be chomping at the bit." Pietra laughs evilly. Annalise isn't so forward.

"You're such a deviant. I'm sure we can find something to do that doesn't involve acting like a wild alley cat."

A) Find someplace private
B) Walk around the outpost
C) Take them to see the baby
D) Other

>>32904359
>C) Take them to see the baby

>>32904371
You do the only reasonable thing to do is bring them to see the spawn of Leon. You don't tell them where you're going, but they do seem eager.

They follow you across the branch-bridges and up the stairs carved into the trees all the way to Leon's apartment. When you arrive, you knock gently in case of her being asleep. The door opens slowly, and Eva peeks out. She seems a bit surprised to see you all gathered, but she lets you in all the same. You explain to her about Pietra and Annalise, briefly going over your past, and soon she puts everything together. She welcomes them happily, letting you all take up the chairs in the sitting room.

"So what's the big secret? That Leon met a woman? Admittedly I never saw it coming, but it's hardly worth keeping us in the dark." Pietra pokes fun, and Eva seems to catch on to what you mean to do. As she doesn't protest, you assume it's alright.

A) Bring them to the room
B) Bring the baby out
C) Other

>>32904546
>A) Bring them to the room

>>32904561
You stand and motion for Pietra and Annalise to follow you. They do, albeit confused, and you open the bedroom door slowly and quietly.

You step into the room, telling them both to be silent. Annalise already seems excited, whether she knows what's coming or not. You bring them over to the small crate full of blankets and point down. Inside is a tiny baby girl with smooth skin and a patch of curly black hair. She is pudgy, and sucks on her fist as she coos in her sleep. You look up to see their reactions.

Annalise claps her hands over her mouth, stifling a scream. Her eyes sparkle with wonder, and she does everything in her power not to reach in and snatch the little child up and squeeze her. You watch as she silently dances in place, absolutely shaking with excitement.

Pietra is not to keen. She looks at the baby curiously, but doesn't seem interested in getting much closer. "She does sort of have Leon's stupid face. Guess I can't say it isn't his." At this point, she begins to stir in her crate, and looks up at the three of you. She glances around, and then rests her eyes on your face. She lets out a silent yawn, and then smiles. Her tiny hands stretch out toward you.

A) Pick her up
B) Leave her

>>32904833
>A) Pick her up

>>32904833
>A

>>32904861
>>32904865
You reach into the crate and slide your hands under her shoulders. She coos as you lift her out and hold her against your chest. She nuzzles you, relaxing in your grip. Annalise's legs give out and she falls to her knees, reaching out in tears for the precious child. Pietra looks down at her a bit worried.

Eva enters, seeing all of you spread out in a circle around her baby. She smiles.

"She loves him. The only other person she seems to calm with is Leon, but he doesn't like holding her. He's afraid he'll break her." Annalise stares jealously at you as you cradle the baby.

A) Offer to let her hold the baby
B) Taunt Annalise
C) Other

>>32905001
>A) Offer to let her hold the baby

>>32905001
>A

>>32905015
>>32905078
You see Annalise's plight and take pity on her. You turn the baby around and hold her out for Annalise. She turns to look at Eva for approval, and she nods happily. With that, Annalise crawls over to you and reaches her arms out. She does her best to mimic the way you hold her, grabbing under her arms and pulling her close to her chest. Almost immediately the baby begins crying.

Annalise stands and begins panicking, trying to rock her and quiet her with whispers. Eva giggles, and you can't help but join her as Annalise's eyes fill with tears again. Eventually, Eva takes her and soothes her. She assures Annalise that she's only cranky and doesn't mean anything by it.

"She's so small and beautiful." Annalise turns to you, and flashes puppy dog eyes.

A) "No."
B) "Later."
C) "If you want."
D) Other

>>32905241
C

>>32905259
Annalise smiles brighter than you've ever seen. You must wonder how her cheeks don't tear away. She's brought back by a swift punch in the arm from Pietra, who leaves the room quickly after without a word. Annalise rubs her arm, confused, and Eva tries to get the baby back to sleep.

A) Comfort Annalise
B) Go after Pietra
C) Other

>>32905454
>B) Go after Pietra

>>32905477
You stand up from the bed and scoot past Annalise, leaving her to fuss over her bruise as you follow Pietra out of the room. You catch her slipping out the front door and follow her. As you step out into the fresh air, you see her a bit down the way, propped up against the wall and pouting.

A) "Something wrong?"
B) "What the hell was that?"
C) Other

>>32905704
>C) Other
"Well, that was quite an outburst. Want to talk about it?"

and probably have her apologize to Anna for that.

>>32905718
You question Pietra's sudden behavior. She looks away from you, and even when she speaks she doesn't turn back.

"You're always so soft with her. If I'd asked you the same thing, you'd have brushed me off. Just because I'm more open with you doesn't mean I don't want...the same things she wants."

A) "You didn't ask."
B) "She didn't ask anything."
C) Other

>>32905967
>A) "You didn't ask."
I was going to offer you a chance after her.

>>32905980
Pietra's head whips around when you speak.

"After? What do you mean, after?" You can sense her prickling up now. "It's just like I thought. I'm just a warmer for when she's not around! You're just-agh!" Pietra begins stomping away.

A) Grab her
B) Follow her
C) Call after her
D) Other

>>32906089
>A) Grab her
"Wait, are we talking about the same thing? 'Cause I was referring to the baby and- Oooh..."

>>32906126
You reach out and grab hold of Pietra's arm. You try to get things straightened out, but she pulls away with all her strength.

"Don't grab me! Just get lost, you horse's ass, or better yet go fuck Annalise until she gets sleepy, then come find me. That's all you want anyway." Now heads are turning, as Pietra's voice echoes through the treetops. You try to calm her, but instead of listen she lets herself fall from the branch and to the forest floor. You peek over the edge, and watch as she hits ground like a cat, and begins striding away.

A) Jump down
B) Find a way that won't kill you
C) Other

>>32906432
>A) Jump down
Hey, Rags, just as a head's up, may not be here on Saturday, definitely not going to be here Sunday.

Have fun with the other guys, ok?

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>>32906454
>>32906432
Its time

>>32906454
You clench your teeth and throw yourself off of the high branch. Soon your weight pulls you down at great speed, and you are nervous as to your ability to land. Pietra turns back in time to see you halfway to the ground.

A) Try to slow your fall
B) Try to mimic Pietra
C) Other

>>32906705
>B) Try to mimic Pietra

>>32906705
Call out to her

>>32906709
>>32906735
You try to land the same way Pietra did, bracing your legs for the impact.

You nearly shit your spine out when you hit ground. You try not to bend your knees too much, but you can't help it, and you require the use of one arm to stop before your face slams into the ground. You wait for the sharp vibrations to stop in your bones before you straighten back up and look at Pietra. When you do, Pietra's face has changed from furious to astonished.

You repeat your apology, and this time she is kind enough to listen.

"Can you blame me for being upset? All I wanted was one romantic night with you, and you refuse me. But as soon as Annalise wants a baby in her, you're open for business. How is that supposed to make me feel?"

A) "It's not like that."
B) "That's different."
C) Other

>>32906918
"I'm sorry, I didn't realize that was what you guys were talking about. I just thought she wanted to have time with it."

"Shit, I'm sorry if I miscommunicated this with you."

Wait for her to calm down.

"I just wanted to show you guys Leon's kid. After that, I was going to find a private spot for us to cuddle."

>>32906918
Seriously, though, I did not catch on that they were referring to baby making.

>>32906971
You explain things to Pietra. As you speak, she calms down, and eventually her anger peters out and smoulders into no more than minor annoyance.

"You know, you're such a lunk. I guess throwing heavy rocks around doesn't do much for your brains." Pietra crosses her arms and looks at her feet. You both stand silent for a little while, letting the sounds of the forest and the outpost overtake you. Pietra doesn't speak again, but instead continues looking at the ground as she raises her arms. She reminds you of the baby, in a way.

A) Hug her
B) Other

>>32907300
>A) Hug her
Well, I'm all sweaty now. Guess I'll be needing a bath. I hope nobody with acrobatic skills or divine powers manages to sneak in with me while I cleanse myself. I wouldn't know what to do...

>>32907300
>Bridal Carry

>>32907333
You walk over and wrap Pietra in your arms. You almost forgot how good she feels when you squeeze down on her. Her bust is softer than Annalise's but her muscles are just as tight and well carved. And of course, that strange smell of cherries that Pietra loves to use.

You tell her that you plan to head to the bath. She smirks, and you joke with her a bit. She tells you that she plans to meet up with Annalise and make sure she's alright before anything. She runs and begins hopping up the great tree branches, pulling herself up to each one and leaping to the next.

A) Clean up
B) Other

>>32907589
>A) Clean up

>>32907628
You stay true to your word and head for the showers. One thing you still aren't used to is cold showers. The rangers don't heat their water, nor do they have natural hot springs, so instead rain water is collected, purified, and then stored for bathing. The moment you twist the valve you feel a torrent of icy water begins spraying you. You shiver as you scrub yourself with soapstone, scraping the dirt and blood from yourself.

In a few minutes, you step out dressed in a Ranger tunic and breeches. Several ladies watch as you shake out your shaggy hair and slip into a pair of boots. Leon tells you they stare because no Ranger has a build as mighty as yours. You wish you could take it as a compliment, but you feel self conscious all the same.

A) Find the girls
B) Find Maurice
C) Find Leon
D) Find Kor
E) Other

>>32907807
>A) Find the girls

>>32907807
A) Find the girls

>>32907822
>>32907879
You finish shaking out your hair and decide to look for Annalise and Pietra. You start by heading to Leon's apartment. There you find Eva nursing again, and she tells you that the two of them left a while ago, to find some place quiet. You thank her, and begin looking again. Thankfully, the Rangers have eyes all around the trees, and soon you find the two of them in your recent hangout, the record room. It's dark and musty as always, and you find the two of them hidden behind a shelf. Pietra plays with Annalise's hair as she blushes. Something inside you quite enjoys watching Pietra tease Annalise, but you aren't sure why.

A) "Are you two fourteen?"
B) "Don't mind me, just getting a book."
C) Other

>>32908092
A, but jokingly, of course.

>>32908127
You poke fun at the two of them, sitting in the dark and playing with each other like they were going to be taken to with a switch for it. Annalise breaks away from Pietra, embarrassed. Pietra smirks, and then looks to you. She softly pats the area of floor beside her, inviting you.

A) "We can do better than this."
B) Sit
C) Other

>>32908398
>A) "We can do better than this."
let's see if we can find a nice soft spot. like a bed or something.

>>32908423
You tell them you'd prefer to go somewhere more comfortable. Pietra hops up, but you have to extend a hand and pull Annalise to her feet to get her to come along. The three of you leave the record room and head back out into the forest outside.

You begin walking across the green grass to get to the nearest staircase. Suddenly, as Annalise and Pietra tug on either of your arms, something hits the ground a few feet away with a mighty thud. You stop in your tracks, and see that it is a Ranger. At first, you think he must have had an awful accident, but then Pietra points out something. From his neck juts a bolt, fired from a crossbow.

Two more thuds resound from varying distances, and then the sound of bird calls rushes across the treetops. The Rangers all around begin drawing weapons, shouting and screaming. In a moment, it all makes sense, and you realize the outpost is being attacked.

A) Hide
B) Arm yourself
C) Other

>>32908844
>B) Arm yourself

>>32908864
You begin looking around for something to serve as a weapon. Annalise and Pietra are already carrying their own, and begin scanning the trees for any sign of the enemy.

You begin checking the bodies of the fallen Rangers.

A) Knives
B) Longsword
C) Mace

>>32909074
>B) Longsword

>>32909095
You grab the longsword, and pull it out from the ragged corpse. It's not as heavy as you're used to, but it'll suffice.

Soon you begin hearing hastening footsteps. You look around, and sure enough you spot dozen upon dozens of men rushing through the trees. Above, you can catch glimpses of battle between Rangers and what are now clearly allies of the northmen who attacked you. Annalise and Pietra come to your side.

A) Stay on the ground
B) Get up high
C) Hide

>>32909330
Not even Springhead? Jeez, I have the worst luck lately.

>>32909330
>B) Get up high

>>32909330
A) Stay on the ground

>>32909351
I guess they're busy with other stuff?

>>32909330
>B) Get up high
I'm here. Slept in laaaaaate after staying up until two in the morning playing the Walking Dead Season 2. Damn that game is good.

>>32909454
never played that. How is it?

>>32909454
as in, how is the story.

>>32909490
Depends on how much you can immerse yourself. I got really into it, it ends out pretty intense and emotional at some points. No-one should ever have to clean, stitch and bandage up their own arm. God-damn that was a tough scene. Especially with the screaming.

>>32909512
The story's good, zombies kind of take a back seat, it's a lot more about the people, and damned if people aren't your biggest problem surviving in that game.

well, at least you got to do something fun.

A friend of mine convinced me that hiking off in the mountains was a good idea. So we spent last weekend getting blisters, covered in dirt, migraines, battling fatigued legs (barely standing up) and avoiding being eaten by a bear. three days of this. I am not a hiking person.

>>32909602
Hah, you people have to worry about bears.

>>32909356
>>32909454
The three of you begin heading up and into the trees. They won't be able to surround you as effectively in the branches.

As you climb, you spot several Rangers dueling with northmen. They are poorly armed, but their ferocity and the element of surprise put them on even ground.

A) Help them
B) Take care of the ladies

>>32909612
Says the guy who has to worry about Koalas

>>32909612
and where is it that you live where you need not fear the souless killing machines?


>>32909634

A) Help them

>>32909634
>A) Help them
Nah mate, koalas are fine. It's the dropbears that are the real problem.
>>32909651
'Straya, mate.

>>32909754
you poor bastard

>>32909651
>>32909754
You stop and engage the northmen. They are fast, and they swing hard, but they are undisciplined. Pietra and Annalise are more than able to dodge each blow as it comes at them, and cut their bellies open or pierce their chests. You don't need to dodge. You were a paladin of the Father of Light once, and though you aren't as mighty as you were, the love taps they give you with their clubs and axes are like fly kisses. You slam their heads into the trunks of the great trees, toss them over the sides like ragdolls, and slice them open with great and ferocious swings. You collect more than your share of bruises doing all this, but they soon learn to fear you.

Soon, the northmen begin to fall back, little by little. Rangers chase them, but they still have hope to overpower them.

A) Push back against the enemy
B) Find safety
C) Other

>>32909901
>A) Push back against the enemy

>>32909901
>A) Push back against the enemy

>>32909913
>>32909959
You lead Annalise and Pietra, and the three of you begin pushing back against the northmen. With your help, they are routed rather quickly. The fire in their bellies is doused by a bear of a man with enough strength in one arm to crack someone's fist like a walnut.

As the last of them scatter to the wind, you stop to rest and catch your breath. Annalise cleans her sword, and Pietra collapses on top of you, draping herself over your shoulders.

A) "You're right, they're quite civilized."
B) "Are you two okay?"
C) Other

>>32910203
>B) "Are you two okay?"

>>32910203
>A) "You're right, they're quite civilized."
>B) "Are you two okay?"

>>32910220
>>32910233
You ask them both how they fare. Pietra lifts herself off of you and reveals a few bloodstains. Annalise does the same. All of you took cuts and bruises, but nothing near fatal. You suppose you've been in enough death battles by now to be somewhat skilled at them.

A black blur falls beside you, hitting the branch you sit on and shaking it gently. It rears up, and you see Leon. His face is splashed with blood and he still holds one of his twins in his right hand. After confirming you all to be in one piece, he sheathes his sword.

"Those fucking mongrels are going to pay. I've already tripled the lookouts. Tomorrow morning I'm riding out with you, and we're going to slice the throat of whoever calls himself their leader."

A) Agree
B) Disagree

>>32910430
>B) Disagree
"Let's investigate first, then make a decision. Be calm, my friend."

>>32910430
>B) Disagree

>>32910468
>>32910576
You tell Leon to be calm. He sneers and tuts at you, but your bond is too strong to be damaged by just words. Still, you sense his heat.

"Come on, think about this. This wasn't a joke. They attacked our home this time. My child is sleeping up in those branches, and not twelve minutes ago three of those filthy, raping animals were ready to kick in my front door and smother her in her fucking sleep! I'll squeeze the life out of every one of them with my own two hands before I let them get within ten feet of her again!"

A) "Eva was there."
B) "You're letting your emotions cloud your thoughts."
C) "Maybe you're right."
D) Other

>>32910674
>B) "You're letting your emotions cloud your thoughts."
but
>C) "Maybe you're right."
We arm up and go North. We do some investigating. Maybe these are just some unruly bandits that are the outliers of Northman society. If they prove hostile, you can kill as many as you wish."

>>32910674
seconding >>32910775

>>32910775
>>32910958
You tell Leon not to let his anger affect his judgment. He sighs, running his fingers through his curly hair. You concede to him, and agree to ride north in search of answer. As Annalise begins healing you, already finished with Pietra and herself, Leon orders preparations to be made. He plans to bring three rangers with him, and is willing to let you bring two of your comrades.

"I'd like it if the others stayed to guard Eva. Not that I don't trust my men, but for many of them today was the first battle of their lives. I want to be sure nothing happens.

A) Bring Annalise
B) Bring Pietra
C) Bring Maurice
D) Bring Kor

>>32911035
>C) Bring Maurice

>>32911035
>C) Bring Maurice
>D) Bring Kor
>>32911072
We're allowed two companions, dude.

>>32911110
right, add kor

>>32911072
>>32911110
>>32911125
You summon Maurice and Kor. Maurice has done his best to avoid trouble, instead electing to watch and take note of the attackers. Kor comes to you totally doused in blood, but especially her fists. She seems in good shape, and eager to help. You tell Annalise and Pietra to stay back and watch over Eva and the baby, and they agree.

You descend the great stairs of the tree with the others and find a row of horses saddled and ready to go. Kor has a bit of trouble getting her horse to heed her, however. Leon expresses his worry that she may slow you down.

A) "She'll be alright."
B) Have her ride with Maurice
C) Have her ride with Leon
D) Have her ride with you

>>32911250
>A) "She'll be alright."
B) Have her ride with Maurice

>>32911250
>B) Have her ride with Maurice

>>32911287
>>32911302
You tell Kor to dismount and ride behind Maurice. Maurice shoots you a look as though you had just sentenced him to be ripped apart by wolves. Kor hops down gracefully from her horse, letting it wander away as she climbs up behind Maurice in the saddle. Even wrapped in his robes, she makes him look like a child with her height and impressive muscles. He shrinks as she wraps her hands around him.

"Oh, please do be careful. I'm not very good at riding, and I'm a bit frightened. I hope you don't mind if I squeeze you when it gets bumpy." A grey cloud hovers over Maurice as the seven of you put the spurs to your horses and ride north.

The forest whizzes by you now. The horses are swift and skilled at dodging the trees. They're so good that you hardly feel any need to guide them, really.

"When we leave the treeline, we'll be in open snowfields! If they're hiding out there, they'll have a good shot at us! Whatever happens, stay low!" Leon shouts at you as you ride.

A) Ask something
B) Focus on the trees

>>32911570
>B) Focus on the trees

Also, to Maurice, if you don't feel comfortable, you can hand her over to me.

>>32911570
>B) Focus on the trees

>>32911617
>>32911751
You press on, focusing on the path ahead and keeping aware of your surroundings to avoid being ambushed a third time.

It's dark by the time you near the edge of the forest, and the horses begin to tire. It's no wonder, as you kept them galloping at top speed for at least six hours. But soon you break free of the treeline, and enter a snowy field. In the distance you spot lights.

A) Dismount
B) Ride slowly
C) Ride toward them
D) Other

>>32911933
A and sneak up to them

>>32911933
>B) Ride slowly

>>32911955
You and the others stop your horses and slide from the saddles. Maurice falls from his like a sack, while Kor does some sort of insane backflip that you can barely fathom. Once you've all armed yourselves, you begin trudging through the high piled snow to reach the light sources beyond the field.

It's one hell of a trek, but in time you draw close. Your suspicions were correct, and you find a large camp. It seems to have been made recently, but there is no one on guard.

A) Get closer
B) Watch from here
C) Other

>>32912230
>C) Other
Search closely around the perimeter. There may be traps.

then A

>>32912261
Leon orders his Rangers to sweep the area for traps. They spread out and move in impressive patterns. After a few minutes, they return. They report several simple traps and alarms, all disarmed with haste. The path should be totally clear now.

A) Move forward
B) Hang back

>>32912339
>A) Move forward

>>32912339
>A) Move forward

>>32912347
>>32912361
You and the others begin moving forward. The Rangers and Leon take point, while you keep an eye on Maurice and Kor. Slowly, you approach the camp until you enter the area of cleared away snow where everything is spread out.

The camp is deathly quiet. There were no alarms, just as the Rangers said, but you still feel like you're being watched. Leon advises splitting up and searching the camp.

A) Agree
B) Disagree

>>32912462
>B) Disagree
Pull back, I get the feeling this is a trap.

>>32912462
>B) Disagree

>>32912478
>>32912574
You put a hand to Leon's chest, stopping him from moving forward. You tell him you feel uneasy about the state of the camp.

"It's fine. Were ready for them this time, and they're hobbled." Leon and his Rangers begin silently moving into the camp with weapons drawn.

A) Follow
B) Wait

>>32912697
>B) Wait

>>32912697
>B) Wait

>>32912701
>>32912745
You hold Kor and Maurice back as the others go ahead and begin searching the camp. Leon sends his Rangers off in different directions, and he searches the campfires for anything useful.

You hear a scream, then a shout. Leon turns around, but doesn't seem too surprised. One of his men comes back into view, dragging a teenaged girl through the dirt as she kicks and screams. Another ranger brings to children, both boys and both too young to even lift a proper hammer. They struggle until the Ranger set their boots on them and Leon draws a sword.

A) Approach
B) Stay

>>32912892
A

>>32912892
>A) Approach
Stay their hands.

>>32912892
seconding Wren >>32912925

>>32912915
>>32912925
>>32912949
You and the others approach the camp, hoping to stop Leon before he does anything rash.

"..others are. The quicker you speak up, the less of your insides will be on the outside in the morning." Leon speaks slowly and harshly to the girl as she lay sobbing in the snow. The two boys watch in terror as Leon interrogates her. "Come on then, out with it. If you won't tell me, I'll just ask the two of them."

A) Stop him
B) Watch

>>32912996
>A) Stop him
"they're just kids, Leon."

>>32912996
>A) Stop him

>>32913013
You try to stay Leon's hand, reminding him that he's only speaking to children.

"The Rangers know what children really are, and what they become. The softest pup will be a wolf one day, and every black egg hatches into a roc. They know something, and if they enjoy breathing through their noses and mouths instead of a slit in their necks they'll share it." It's clear now that Leon is set on this course of action. Still, part of you doesn't like the way he's going about it.

A) Draw steel
B) Reason with him
C) Other

>>32913078
>B) Reason with him
And if someone were to capture your daughter and interrogate her this way?

>>32913095
You try to have words with Leon, despite his temper. You remind him of his own child, sleeping quietly in the outpost.

"My child isn't a mud-covered mongrel, and I didn't send a hundred of my men to kill her family and friends. Either start searching those tents for more of them, or go back to the outpost."

A) Draw steel
B) Keep talking to him, give him time to think
C) Search the tents
D) Other

>>32913251
>B) Keep talking to him, give him time to think

>>32913251
>B) Keep talking to him, give him time to think
"And here you are, ready to kill this girl's friends and family. She hasn't done anything to you, and neither have these boys. If you kill them, you'll only perpetuate the tribe's hatred of you and you'll spur more attacks. It'll be a cycle of hatred that will spiral out of control."

>>32913251
>>32913314
"Our best solution is to negotiate a peace settlement with the leaders. Otherwise, we're looking at mountains of bodies on both sides."

>>32913268
>>32913314
>>32913347
"No, we're looking at one mountain of bodies, and it's all northerners." Leon glares at you, but you don't back down. Finally, he grunts and removes his snow and mud covered boot from the girls back.

"Fine then. You question her, since you're so keen on it." Leon motions for you to take over the job. The girl looks up at you with red, teary eyes. She fears you, and she should. Were it your boot on her, she might not be able to breathe now.

A) Be gentle with her
B) Be firm with her
C) Be harsh with her
D) Refuse

>>32913459
>B) Be firm with her

>>32913459
>B) Be firm with her
But try to calm her as well.

>>32913471
>>32913537
You approach the girl, watching her flinch away from you. One of the Ranger nudges her back with his boot, forcing her to stay close. You don't kneel down, but you don't get physical either. You ask her about the attacks today, but she only bites her lip and looks at the dirt.

"I told you, these people only understand violence." Leon crosses his arms and frowns.

A) "I need you to tell me."
B) "Tell me, or I can't promise you'll be safe."
C) "Tell me, or I can't promise those boys will be safe
D) "Please, we don't want to harm you."
E) Other

>>32913631

A) "I need you to tell me."
>D) "Please, we don't want to harm you."

"We just want the fighting to end."

>>32913649
You try to pry information from her. She resists at first, but you feel her resolve crumbling under your weight.

"...D-Dordak-khan..." She whispers under her breath. You can barely hear it, and you aren't sure it was just the wind in your ear. You ask her to repeat herself, but she remains quiet.

A) Comfort her
B) Be firm
C) Squeeze her arm

>>32913758
>A) Comfort her
"Where can I find him?"

>>32913758
>A) Comfort her

>>32913767
>>32913800
You ask her about the location of the person she mentioned. She shivers away from you.

"He is death. He slumbers in the mist. My father challenged him, but he was ripped apart. Dordak-khan is the hand of death, and he reaps the north..."

A) Ask about his location
B) Ask about him
C) Other

>>32913948
>A) Ask about his location
>B) Ask about him

>>32913948
>A) Ask about his location
>B) Ask about him

>>32913963
>>32913974
You ask her again to tell you about his location. She shrinks away, and begins sobbing again.

"Please, sir...we have nothing. If you must take something, have me, and let the boys go unharmed. They cannot fight you, and I will not struggle..." She continues to cry tears into the snow.

"She's trying to play you. It's a trick." Leon sneers at her as she lay on the ground.

A) Demand information
B) Give up
C) Other

>>32914075
>C) Other
"If I put an end to him, will that stop your people from invading my lands? If so, where can I find this man?"

>>32914112
You offer to slay the man for her. She looks up at you as though you proposed to split the moon down the middle.

"Dordak-khan cannot be slain. He is death. His breath is the souls of ancient gods, and his armor is made from crushed stars. Nothing can fell him, for he is eternal. He will eat our flesh and paint his fortress with our blood if we challenge him!" She is beginning to grow hysterical. Leon offers to have his men restrain her.

A) Hold her down
B) Ask something
C) Other

>>32914209
>A) Hold her down
>B) Ask something
"Trust me, I've had my fair share of beating down similar foes. I just need you to tell me where he is and what you know of him. After that, we will leave you and your village alone."

>>32914209
Getting rather late. Shall we wrap up for tonight?

>>32914209
>B) Ask something
Asking what Wren said, without holding her down.

>>32914229
>>32914296
You have one of the Rangers restrain her. You tell her that you've slain plenty of foes who were unkillable, and this one will only be another notch on your scabbard. The girl only cries into the snow, unable to form words.

"He's not a man." One of the boys speaks up. The other looks at him in fright, but the boy does not back down. You ask him what he means.

"Dordak-khan is not a man. He is ancient. He is a dragon."

>>32914245
Alright, but only because I'm sleepy.

Thread is archived, so no worries. If it's still alive when I wake up, I'll keep going. If not, we'll pick up next week.

Love you guys, thanks for hanging.

>>32914372
good night

>>32914372
Gnight, sorry for being on and off.

>>32914372
Why do I always arrive at the end of threads?

>>32914585
Because it's 2am for me. I'll be back in 6-8 hours if you want to bump the thread that long

bump

So we have to go kill a dragon and become Conan?
Neat.

anybody around?

>>32918510
Here. Might be a little slower on the responses than usual.

>>32914337
"What a load of horse shit." Leon gobs into the snow by the feet of the young boy. "I told you they were nothing but liars. They aren't going to give us any useful information, now you've been too soft with them."

"It's not a lie! Dordak-khan is an ancient dragon! He came from the far north and ate twenty villages in a single week!" The boy is stopped by the sound of steel scraping leather, and Leon holds one of his twin swords out at him.

"That's enough out of that mouth, if you plan on keeping your tongue. Dragons have been gone for nearly five-thousand years. If there were any left, we'd know about them."

A) Ask something
B) Search the village
C) Other

>>32918684
>A) Ask something
"Why have your people been raiding our lands?"

>>32918684
also, tell Leon to back off and let us handle this.

>>32918684
>>32918772
>>32918786
Backing Wren

>>32918772
>>32918786
You tell Leon to stand down. He rolls his eyes, but does so all the same. You ask the boy why his kind tries to raid the southern lands so often.

"Dordak-khan demands tribute. He wants gold, and silver. He wants meat and wine. If we do not pay his tax, he takes it from us in flesh. We cannot grow or breed fast enough to feed him and ourselves, so we must take from the south, where the sun shines warmer."

"There are no dragons." Leon repeats himself as he tosses his sword in the air, catching it over and over to amuse himself.

A) Ask something
B) Give up
C) Other

>>32918856
>A
Ask where can we find him

>>32918856
>A) Ask something
Ok, if we haven't already gotten an answer, ask how we can find him.

after that, leave the village.

>>32918856
"Perhaps we should go take a look, and prove you correct. By force, if necessary."
>A) Ask something
"Where can we find Dordak-khan?"

>>32918869
>>32918875
>>32918883
You ask the boy where the fortress of this so called dragon is held.

"He sleeps beneath the great falls to the far east. He wakes twice a year to feed and stretch. But challenging him is inviting certain death." You don't know how much of this story is truth, but now you have a destination, and that's good enough. You turn and make to leave. Leon follows you, disgruntled.

"What, that's it? You're just going to let them go?"

A) "They can't do anything."
B) "We have other things to worry about than children."
C) Other

>>32918951
B then A

>>32918951
>C
Take them with us

They should know the land better and the people and if we leave em they might starve

>>32918951
>B) "We have other things to worry about than children."
Rangerhood has made an arse of Leon.

>>32918965
>>32918996
You tell Leon that the children pose no threat to you, and that you've got other things to occupy your time. He groans, sliding his sword home and ordering his Rangers to follow.

"Don't tell me you believe any of that nonsense about a dragon. They've been gone for thousands of years. The Starfall wiped them out, and then the Scourge left only men to rule the world."

A) "We don't know anything yet."
B) "You don't believe in Dragons, but you believe in elves?"
C) "He was lying, but only about the dragon."
D) Other

>>32919059
>A

>>32919059
>A) "We don't know anything yet."
>B) "You don't believe in Dragons, but you believe in elves?"
And a variation of C
"He may not understand what the entity actually is, so they rationalize it as a dragon. We should investigate this."

>>32919059
>B) "You don't believe in Dragons, but you believe in elves?"
>A) "We don't know anything yet."

>>32919087
>>32919116
You tease Leon for believing in such childish stories as elves and dwarves, but not dragons, who have been proven by scholars. You tell Leon that you think whatever has the northmen scared, you should be looking into it. Leon insists that they steal because they refuse to work for their own keep, but you brush him off.

The seven of you make your way back to your horses, but soon you slow down and clench up. Every mount is gone from where it should be, and there are signs of the snow being upturned recently. Leon sees it too, and draws his weapons.

A) Prepare for a fight
B) Run for the trees
C) Other

>>32919191
>A) Prepare for a fight

>>32919191
>A) Prepare for a fight

>>32919199
>>32919221
You draw the borrowed longsword and begin looking for any sign of a threat. Kor orders Maurice to hide behind her, and he complies.

Suddenly you hear a great number of angry cries, and six men pop out of the snow, armed with axes and clubs. They rush at you, but slowly. Slower than even tired men in the snow should. Leon brings his weapons to bare and rushes at them.

A) Engage the enemy
B) Other

>>32919327
>B) Other
Have the others stay back. We go up to the men with a hand raised. We're going to have a talk.

>>32919336
This

>>32919327
>>32919336
>>32919381
Thirded

>>32919336
>>32919381
You grab Leon before he gets too far. You drop your sword and raise a hand in peace, hoping to talk to the northmen. He looks between you and them, and quickly realizes what you're thinking. You approach the northmen and sure enough, they are badly wounded. Fighting them would be spearing fish in a kettle.

The northmen, seeing you do not wish to dye the snow red with them, lose all their vigor, but not their suspicion. You stop a few feet away from the nearest one, just out of reach, but close enough to see his face.

A) Ask about the camp
B) Ask about the raids
C) Ask about something else
D) Other

>>32919468
>A) Ask about the camp
>B) Ask about the raids
>C) Ask about something else
the dragon,

And let them know that we went to their village and we didn't harm them.

Also, can we have our horses back, 'cause we need them to go kill the dragon guy

>>32919477
>>32919468
ok, we may have roughed them up a bit, but we did no lasting harm

>>32919477
>>32919496
You tell the northmen about the camp, and how you spared the children. They look at each other uncertain. You tell them you mean to stop the raids, and you hope to do so without having to harm anyone in the north. They seems to ease up at this. You ask them about a few things, and while they are a bit stingy with words, you do learn a few things.

"We take from the southern lands because we cannot grow crops here. Only the eastern tribes have enough land. We must raid to appease Dordak-khan, or else he will take us as tithe."

A) Ask something else
B) Ask for your horses
C) Other

>>32919543
>B) Ask for your horses
"If we get rid of Dordak, will you stop raiding our lands?"

>>32919543
>>32919561
Backing

>>32919561
>>32919598
You offer to rid them of Dordak in exchange for them stopping the raids. They look at one another in disbelief.

"Dordak-khan cannot be slain. He is ancient and eternal. Every champion who sought to face him was eaten alive or worse."

A) "Then what harm is it to tell me?"
B) "Nothing is immortal, and I'll prove it."
C) Other

>>32919675
>A) "Then what harm is it to tell me?"

>>32919675
>A

>>32919675
>C) Other
"So was the last guy that pissed me off. I'm still alive. He isn't."

>>32919693
>>32919695
You reason with the northmen. They seem to mull it over, at least.

"No mortal man can slay Dordak-khan. But if he were fallen, we would have no reason to raid the south. But to even get near him you'd need an army."

A) Thank them and head back
B) Ask something
C) Other

>>32919760
>B) Ask something
what's the quickest way to his lair?

>>32919760
>>32919788
This

>>32919788
>>32919803
You ask for the fastest route to the lair of Dordak-khan. One of the northmen simply points east.

"Three thousand wheels that way. Four or five months on foot, one or two on horseback. But like we said, the great tribes bend the knee to Dordak-khan. He'll order them to stop you."

A) "We'll manage."
B) Other

>>32919915
>B) Other
"Then let's keep it a secret."

>>32919915
>A) "We'll manage."
Let them try.

>>32919915
>>32919944
and A

>>32919915
>B
Ask of there's still any tribes who oppose him

>>32919944
>>32919950
>>32919953
You thank the men for their help. You ask for your mounts, but it seems they scattered them back into the forest to ambush you. Leon is annoyed, but sure the horses can find their way home. The seven of you begin heading back to the outpost, on foot.

"What a load of shit. Dragons. Next they'll say a manticore put them up to it."

A) "I believe them."
B) "Either way, it'll end the violence."
C) Other

>>32920139
>B) "Either way, it'll end the violence."

>>32920139
>A) "I believe them."
"Or at least, I believe they believe it."

>>32920170
Leon sighs, but doesn't disagree. As angry as he is, you know he doesn't love bloodshed. He only wants to protect his wife and child, and he's never been good at rational thinking.

The walk back is long and tiring, and Kor must carry Maurice toward the end. It's nearly dawn when you arrive at the outpost, as evidenced by the light blue hue the world around you takes. Kor takes Maurice to put him to bed, but Leon has a lot of work to do before he can rest.

A) Find the girls
B) Help Leon
C) Other

>>32920295
B then A

>>32920295
>A) Find the girls

>>32920317
You follow Leon to his office, offering to help him finish so that he might be able to get to bed sooner. He smiles genuinely for the first time in a while, and the two of you head up and knuckle down together.

Most of Leon's job seems to be reading and stamping reports from the other Rangers. That, and compiling them into a briefing. You're a bit surprised how much bureaucracy there is to deal with in the Rangers. It takes nearly two hours to finish everything, and by the time you're done you can't feel your legs from exhaustion. As Leon finishes the last of his reports, you fold your arms on the table and rest your head for just a minute.

When you wake up, it's already near midday. Your back hurts, and there is a small puddle of your own drool on the table beneath your head. You rub your eyes and look around, and find that Leon is already gone. You suppose you should start getting ready to leave sometime soon.

>
Let's try going without the options for a while, just to see how it works. ">" will signal post end

>>32920510
check up on the girls

>>32920510
>>32920537
+1

>>32920537
>>32920585
You stand up and do your morning stretches. You really didn't get proper rest, but you'll have to make do. You head out the door to Leon's office and begin searching for Annalise and Pietra.

You ask around and eventually find the two of them sparring down on the forest floor. Annalise comes at Pietra with a blunted longsword, and Pietra seems to be doing her best to master the twins. The metal clashes as the two of them dance around each other. You sometimes envy the grace they have.

As you watch, Pietra begins taking the upper hand from Annalise, turning away her sword strokes with one weapon and lunging with the other, tiring her out quickly by forcing her to evade right after attacking.

>

>>32920693
Sit back, have popcorn

>>32920693
And then maybe suggest a threesome three for all

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>>32920709
>>32920781
You fold your arms and watch as Annalise and Pietra go at each other.

Annalise seems to gain a second wind, coming at Pietra with all her strength. Pietra, untrained in proper twin fighting, can think of no defense but to raise both swords to block her swings. Annalise finally gets in with a thrust, hitting Pietra in her stomach and knocking the wind out of her. As Pietra bends over reflexively, Annalise slides her hip beneath her and throws her over. Pietra hits the ground, arching her back to distribute the impact, and Annalise falls on her, grappling her and attempting to wrest the weapons from her hands.

The two of them roll on the ground, tangled with each other and struggling for dominance. Within moments, Annalise's hair looses itself and falls over her and Pietra both. At this point, the other Rangers discover the bout and stop their own training to admire the tenacity of both parties.

>

>>32920909
Suggest Threesome Three for all

>>32920909
But first, ask that they make out. Pretty please. With a cherry on top.

>>32920909
Intervene challenge them both winner gets whatever they want

>>32920909
Grin.
"I am the luckiest man in the world."

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>>32920924
>>32920934
>Wrenloft shows his true colors

>>32921156
it was a joke, dude

>>32920924
>>32920934
You step in as they viciously work to overpower each other and kneel down. They stop mid punch and look up at you. Their breathing is heavy and deep, and they are glistening with sweat. You try to speak quietly enough that none of the other onlookers can see you.

Annalise breaks away from Pietra quickly, regaining her feet and clutching herself nervously as her face fills with blood. "I-I-I d-don't but we're not-"

"Okay, let's go!" Pietra hops up and dusts off her hands. "Cmon, while my heart's still pumping!"

>

>>32921184
I can't break my own rules

>>32921242
Have a good laugh and pull them both up. We should still have some time before we leave. Three way fight and then we cuddle in a private spot.

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>>32921156
You knew this was coming.

>>32921242
Restrain the urge to laugh and help them up. Find somewhere private, and then serenade them.

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>>32921318
Hold up, they're already standing.
Not sure how I missed that.
Vote edited to
>Restrain the urge to laugh and take their hands. Find somewhere private, and then serenade them.

As an apology for the error, have a man with a lute.

>>32921275
You correct yourself, telling them you only meant sparring. Annalise catches her breath while Pietra gathers her weapons again. The Rangers begin to disperse when they realize the fight is over for now.

Annalise and Pietra take stances across from you, forming a triangle together. They still haven't fully caught their breath, and you wonder if you should go easy on them to start.

>

My captcha field keeps auto-erasing while I type into it

>>32921487
Yes, begin the fight.

And then later, when we beat them, we carry one over each shoulder to our love nest.

>>32921487
Keep your guard up, but don't go heavy on the offense until they've caught their breath.

>>32921539
this, too

>>32921506
>>32921539
You take up a longsword and wait for the two of them to begin. You aren't too surprised when they lock eyes for a brief moment, and then both rush at you together. Pietra is the quickest, and lunges with one of her blunted twins. You knock the blade away, and she brings the other one around. You catch her hand in your free hand and turn her around, hugging her against your chest. She smiles up at you before kicking off the ground and flipping over you, bringing your hands with her. She does her best to restrain your wrists with her comparatively meager strength as Annalise charges at you.

>

>>32921638
Twist around so that we are facing Pietra, then pivot so that Pietra's back is facing Anna's charge

>>32921667
You manage to twist yourself around and reverse the hold, shoving Pietra into Annalise as she charges. They crash together and fall all over the ground. Pietra lands on all fours, and Annalise rolls back, rubbing her nose. Pietra tries to distract you by shaking her bottom at you, and you can't help but laugh a little.

>

>>32921836
pick them up and put them on our shoulders. now let's find a bed.

>>32921868
You reach down and help both of them up. Pietra laughs as Annalise grumbles over her sore nose. You reach around Annalise and lift her off the ground, tossing her over your shoulder like a bag of grain. She screams helplessly and you add Pietra to your collection. The two of them struggle, although Pietra clearly only does so for fun, and you carry them away laughing.

Eventually the three of you settle down in one of the common rooms. You kick one bed into another, making the total surface just large enough to fit you with your absurd frame. You toss the girls onto it together, and Pietra giggles uncontrollably. Annalise curls up and hides her face in a pillow.

>

>>32922131
Help nurse Anna's nose and have her relax. We take it nice and slow.

>>32922131
>>32922157
Have Pietra help and cozy up together. In fact, eventually we should be hugging both of them to our chest in a firm but gentle manner

>>32922131
>>32922175
And we should say, "You know, back in Hollag, I remember jumping out the window carrying both of you like this."

>>32922157
>>32922175
>>32922211
You kneel on the bed with them and pull the pillow away from Annalise's face to see her nose. It doesn't look hurt, but she must have bumped it all the same. You kiss it, reddening her face even more, and twist around to lay on your back. You reach out and grab both of them, pulling them close to you. Pietra is having the time of her life, but Annalise still tries to bury her face on your chest to avoid making eye contact with anyone. Pietra presses herself against you, going so far as to wrap her leg around yours. You enjoy a quite period together, saying nothing but bonding just the same. In a few minutes, you can't help but begin to drift off to sleep.

You regain awareness a few hours later, still between Pietra and Annalise, only now Annalise seems to have overcome her shyness. She rests her head on your shoulder, just like Pietra, and the two of them even hold hands with their fingers intertwined on your stomach. You look around the room and see that it's nearly sunset. The door to the common room slowly opens, revealing a figure cloaked in black.

"The commander wishes to speak to, uh...speak to you." One of Leon's Rangers stares at you in your intimate position.

>

>>32922352
Gently wake the girls and go find Leon

>>32922352
>just like Pietra, and the two of them even hold hands with their fingers intertwined on your stomach.

Way too lewd

>>32922352
Sigh
"Be there in a minute."
Take a few moments to enjoy the position, then rouse the girls.

>>32922383
>>32922427
You tell the Ranger you'll be along shortly. He nods and shuts the door. You lay your head back and close your eyes, enjoying the sounds of gentle, steady breaths in each ear. If you are still enough, you can even feel all three of your heartbeats forming a rhythm together.

Time betrays you, and eventually you know you must rise. You reach your hands up and gently shake the girls' shoulders. Annalise grumble and buries her face in your chest, and Pietra takes your hand and slides it down to her hip instead. You sigh, and shake them once more, waking them. You explain the situation, and they reluctantly rise with you. The three of you stand and don your boots before heading out and up.

You find Leon in the Rangers' meeting room, sitting at the head of a table of very official looking men. They all wear unique pins, but you aren't sure of their meaning. Leon rubs his temples, and doesn't look up even when you enter.

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>>32922600
"so, what's up?"

>>32922600
"Please tell me this is important. I was very happy in bed."

>>32922645
>>32922684
You ask Leon what he needs, mentioning your contentment just minutes ago in the dark of the common room. Leon looks up and begins speaking.

"In the east, there are a set of lakes large enough to host sea battles. On these lakes, cities are built by descendents of northmen and men of the continent. Seven great cities with proud history. Those cities now number six, and one of them has been reduced to nothing but smoke and cinders in a day." You raise an eyebrow, unsure what Leon means by all this. "No army of men can crumble a city, stones and all in one day. No natural beast can hunt and kill so many men, women and children with no survivors. Not even the Great Lake Rangers could ride fast enough to discover the source of such a doom."

>>32922808
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>>32922831
"So... Dragon?"

got to go. It's been a fun weekend with you, but I have other business to attend to. Good luck.

>>32922808
"Any witnesses? Possibly mentioning a large, flying lizard with terrible indigestion?"

>>32922862
>>32922911
Let's wrap here anyway, as I'm preparing to take the child to a solstice party today.

Thanks to everyone for coming, tune in next week when we start the harem and give Leon a potion that makes him a hot lady

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>>32922984
>tune in next week when we start the harem and give Leon a potion that makes him a hot lady
...good thread, Rags. And I'd say that were it that line alone.
Have fun with the brood.