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>>36735863
>>Hide in the grass

>>36735863
>Retreat back in the lake

where is everyone? this anons busy so I won't be able to make every vote

>>36735863
>Retreat back in the lake
Tactical withdrawal!

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This probably isn't the best time to run. Unfortunately it's the only one I can this week.

Not a problem though, we can wait until someone else pops in, so we have at least three voters. It's okay even if we run a little short as long as we keep going.

>>36736108
Right now's actually the perfect time for me (>>36736101), because I just got home from visiting grandma!

>Retreat back in the lake

>>36736108

Sorry, had trouble fighting sleep. Saturday mornings isn't the best for me either.

That said, have another pic: http://i.imgur.com/2ctmqBk.png

Next time i promise I will try to make one myself.

>>36735863
>>Hide in the grass
I'm looking away from Poundfist for you. MP.
I like this quest more than getting Poundfist. And that means I like it a lot.

Having absolutely no idea what you're about to face, seeing a weapon poke out from tall grass and hearing a completely unfamiliar and very alien-sounding language, you decide you're not brave enough to face three mysterious strangers alone in the tall grass and retreat. Since you don't want to be caught out in the open either, you choose to go towards the lake instead of circling it back all the way.

Bending a little to take advantage of the grass to take cover from the possible prying eyes of a group of three very short people, you head East until the grass gives way to the lake, almost suddenly so. If you were in any more hurry you would definitely have fallen down. Not that it'd be a problem, it's not that steep of a drop, you can definitely still touch the bottom if you jump in: it won't even reach your knee. You can tell because the water really is crystal clear, it's not just pleasant it's almost amazing, most lakes have clear water but this is something beyond that.

Off in the distance you can see Bryld and Tahenohan splashing about in the water. They're a bit far away so you can't quite distinguish their figures very well, but bunny ears are easy to spot even from far away, so there's no doubt about who is who.

Behind you, you still hear the three voices chattering in their odd language that you've never heard before.

"Oh, varda! Ingurie!"
"Bòne!"
"Cucàmosene un po' che ghemo tenpo"
"Ma sì dai, fermàmose un poco"
"E la scavesagna?"
"Ma no scanpà miga, dai"

Judging from the distance of their voices and other sounds you hear, it seems they're in the watermelon patch right now. It also sounds like they aren't moving from there, like they've stopped for a break. Understandable, considering those wild watermelons really looked ripe and juicy.

You could have brought some back too, but...

>Dive in the lake and join the others
>Circle around the coast and join the others
>Screw the aliens, go back for the watermelons
>Other?

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>>36736219
This is hilarious.

>>36736244
>Screw the aliens, go back for the watermelons

Heh, aliens. Hoe adorably racists, Lillith.

>>36736244
>>Screw the aliens, go back for the watermelons

>>36736244
>Circle around the coast and join the others

>>36736219
>no 'don't get a boner, don't get a boner, don't get a boner'
2/10

>>36736244
>Dive in the lake and join the others

Put the lewdkini back on?

Yes, I just want to wear it again next to Bryld.

>>36736275

Glad you liked it. I just knew it had to be done after that scene.

>>36736244
>Screw the aliens, go back for the watermelons
You know what, they're probably harmless.

You stop and pause for a moment, sitting down by the coastline to calm your thoughts, content in being hidden from the sight of whatever is back there.

You've braved the jungle with zero survival experience, you claimed a work position as a censor and another as an explorer at the same time, you got two complete strangers to join you despite having no idea what you were doing, you befriended a giant spider that had little desire to be sociable and are now helping her fix her relationships. And right now? You're sitting on the coast, spying on your naked friends like a creep instead of facing three unknown beings so short you can't even see them in grass this tall.

And most importantly, they're between you and some delicious watermelon which you might share with your friends and further deepen your relationships with another nice break. This is where you draw the line.

Gathering your courage, you get back on your feet and head back towards the watermelon patch. It's rare to see them grow wild in the first place, you're not letting a few people scare you, no matter how weird they talk.

Since they're the ones out in the open, you can finally see what the three beings are. It's three diminutive girls, who can't reach much higher than your belly button. One has a white chemise with short sleeves and some frills on the neckline, paired with a pair of very tomboyish blue shorts; a cavalry lance with four holes along the body rests beside her, her very long bright blue hair covering the hilt as it spreads out on the ground.

Another has short blond hair and is dressed in a black uniform that gives you the feeling of order and discipline you usually get from seeing the military in parade, and has a large two-handed sword resting at her side. Large for her size, at least.

The third is covered in blood. Oh wait, she's just making a mess as she rips open a watermelon with a scalpel.

>Greet them?
>Let them make the first move?
>Try and get a watermelon unseen?
>Other?

>>36736423
>Greet them?

>>36736423
>>Let them make the first move?

>>36736423
>>Other?
Throw a rock or something to distract them then snag a watermelon or two stealthily

>>36736219
>That wooping harpy

That was great.

>>36736423
>Try and get a watermelon unseen?

Fairies?

Nah, can't be. Fairies have high level tech, no?

>>36736423
>Greet them?

So right now we're split between greeting them and trying to steal the watermelons. A tie breaker would be nice.

>>36736508

You could try rolling a 1d2.

Or I could vote for my option again.

>>36736525
I'd rather avoid dice rolling or samefagging.

If the latter is impossible because there's little people I'll just tie break myself.

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>>36736508
Clearly the answer is to steal one of the girls.

>>36736541

Well, how would you count >>36736465 then?

Counting it separate from stealing a melon?

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>>36736564
That's clearly a vote to steal a watermelon.

Nevermind, I'll cook something up. Writing...

>>36736580

Err, oops. miscounted the votes and thought there was another watermelon vote.

>>36736580
>I'll cook something up.
Some watermelon perhaps?

Random totally inappropriate thought, what would Tahe's reaction be to eating watermelon we just used as an onahole?

>>36736590

Bad. Bad anon.

As you ponder on what to do, you take a better look at the three girls and also get closer to the patch so you have less grass and growing corn in the way, even if you risk exposing yourself.

And, you knew it, they all have semi-transparent, gossamer wings sprouting from their backs. They're at rest, so they're not too visible; the one with long blue hair and the chemise has two pairs of thin dragonfly-like wings with a gold filigree; the one with the black uniform with white borders has smoked butterfly wings with purple and red veins.

The third one you can see better now. She has a short purple skirt, a nondescript purple shirt of the same colour and a white coat upon that; her short hair is two-tone, between the electric blue and platinum blonde, and her eyes shine with glee as she finishes ripping the watermelon open with her scalpel, which she then licks clean with experienced laps, without cutting herself.

You immediately feel wary about her. Not because she has something like an oversized, complex-looking crossbow made of wood and red and green bone-like material resting right next to her, but because a very wise person once told you that only psychopaths lick knives.

This element makes you decide you don't want to risk it. You throw a pebble well over them and it lands somewhere in the grass, eliciting no reaction at all as they keep chattering in their alien language.

You decide to try again, but it seems they are too focused in their distraction to be further distracted. Taking advantage of that, you carefully sneak out of cover, making sure they don't look your way as they eat their own watermelon.

You carefully pull a watermelon from the patch until you feel something cold and hard press against your forehead.

"Ostreghèta, putéla, sito pròpria rovàn", the psychopath fairy comments, her odd crossbow pointed at less than point blank as she grins.

Think fast.

>Say you're sorry
>Greet them
>Freeze
>Try to push the crossbow away
>Ruuuuuun

>>36736701
>Greet them

>>36736701
>>Freeze

>>36736701
>Greet them

>>36736701
>Try to push the crossbow away... then tackle her to the ground and give her big, tonguey kiss
GO FOR BROKE, ESTABLISH DOMINANCE
SEXY, SEXY DOMINANCE

>>36736701
>>Greet them
Ugh, it's too early for this. Let me pull up that one thread where we were told what to do and what not to do with fairies...

>>36736701
>Freeze

Welp.

> She looks up, and seems to brighten a little, "Well, as you know, ever since they became organized into a kingdom, with an actual queen, they have made great steps forwards. They are much more advanced, in general organization, they have become more knowledgeable about the world, in the fields of science, they have become adequate engineers and are more... Well... Militarized", she smiles, "Oh but don't worry, they only fight in self-defence, they won't do anything as long as you don't make them feel threatened, they're actually very friendly", she pauses, looking at you, "Uh... And, well, they can speak Midgaardian, so don't worry about that, just... Remember they often have a thick... Accent".

We should be fine so long as we don't threaten them... if they're actually fairies, that is.

It's okay, this isn't the first time a psychopathic fairy pointed a weird crossbow at you.

Oh no, wait, it is, it totally is. This is the moment when you really shouldn't panic, just because you're about to die doesn't mean you have to panic, right? It's not like your life is hanging on a very thin thread in the hands of a crazy, armed and blood-covered girl. Oh right it's not blood it's watermelon juice. This doesn't make you feel better, for some reason.

"H-hello", you try your best to not stutter and put up a friendly smile. It's harder than you thought when you have an armed someone pointing a weapon at you; you suddenly feel even more guilty for your brief and thankfully fruitless attempt at banditry.

Now that you think of it, you don't even know if she understand what you're saying.

"Urian, stòp", the blue-haired fairy with the lance says. An electric flush washes over your skin, followed by tingling warmth as you receive proof that they don't want you dead and someone is trying to stop the psychopath. Also, yes, they can speak Midgaardian. Thankfully.

"Ma dai, gòdemose un po'", the fairy with the crossbow insists, still grinning. Even the blondie does get up and approaches you, so relaxed that she isn't letting go of her slice of watermelon as she watches over the scene.

"No, let 'er go", the reasonable-sounding one says, putting a hand on the psychopath's shoulder, "Remember what hàppened last time?".

The psychopath fairy thinks for a little, then sighs and raises her crossbow, letting you free from impending doom. You feel your body relax all of a sudden and your muscles feel dull as if you were just released by petrification. The mere thought of getting up feels very tiresome.

A small hand with slender fingers is extended towards you as the blue-haired saviour offers a smile, "Hèllo. I am Chax, pleased to meét you".

>Relax, introduce yourself
>Say you're sorry
>Ask what they're doing here
>Ask if you did something bad
>Other?

>>36736840
>Relax, introduce yourself
>Say you're sorry

>>36736840
>>Relax, introduce yourself
>>Apologize for our rudeness

>>36736840
>Relax, introduce yourself
>Say you're sorry for taking a melon.

>>36736840
>Relax, introduce yourself
Pretty obvious she was just being a git.

>>36736840
>>36736851 here changing to >>36736854

It's okay. The danger is gone and you can relax now. Taking a deep breath, you get on your knees and... Decide to remain there, so you have them at pretty much eye level. Fairies are short; you knew that already, but if you got on your feet right now they'd stare at your belly button instead of your eyes, and your legs still feel weak and tired from the shock.

"I'm Lillith Taieart", you steady your voice some more, "Sorry for trying to steal a watermelon, I didn't mean to be rude".

"No, don't apologize", Chax chuckles, "It's Urian, she's jùst like thàt".

"Scares are good for the heart!", Urian proudly claims.

"Anyways", Chax continues, "Sorry if she scared you. Want to còme join us? We can eat watermelon together, there's plenty for every one".

"Are you sure it's okay?", you wonder, "Aren't you on a mission or something?". As a matter of fact, you don't know why a bunch of fairies would run around armed like that. Unless fairies do that all the time. You know very little about them.

"Eh? Ah, well... About that...", she looks somewhat embarrassed for a moment, until the blondie stops eating watermelon for a moment to speak.

"She forgòt where the road is", is all she says in a calm, almost sad tone.

"I didn't forgèt!", Chax stomps her foot, "I know exàctly where it is!".

"Pity there was a major disastromorph", the blondie points out.

Chax grumbles and grunts, but pauses herself and instead forces a smile on you, "And this one is Elathan. We are all pleased to meet you and would love you to join us for some watermelon eating".

"You just want to ask her for directions", Urian giggles, "You can admit we're completely lost, you know".

"Shut up! We're not lost! I know exactly where I am!".

So that's what they're up to. It's a surprisingly boring circumstance: they're looking for something and they got lost during the search.

Pity you have no lay of the land.

>Agree to stay
>Decline the stay
>Ask what they're looking for exactly
>Other?

>>36736979
>Ask what they're looking for exactly

>>36736979
> Ask what they're looking for exactly
> Introduce them to the rest of the party
> Ask them (and the party) if they want to (and can) tag along, if they're going in the same direction.

Also good morning, I forgot to set an alarm for this starting sadly.

>>36736979
>Ask what they're looking for exactly

I wanted to go back to Bryld+Tahenohan, but this is acceptable too. Fairies, heh~

>>36736992
So do I, I want to ask just in case we can help them on their way, then we can get back to bunnybutt and tahebutt

>>36736979
>>Ask what they're looking for exactly
My inclination is to decline, since I don't know how long exactly they would keep us and I don't want to worry the others. At the same time, though, I'm worried about bringing fairies over to where a bunch of naked girls are. I don't know how tricksy fairies are, but...

>>36736992
>>36737003
It's good we met them: our wizard friend wanted us to act as an intermediary for her.

>>36737013
well they maybe we can help them out and get them in touch with our wizard friend and get communications going between them, but I don't want to miss out on naked Bryld and Tahe

>>36737023
I think Bryld would appreciate us not perving out on her. Yet.

>>36736979
>Decline the stay
>But maybe they'd like to come meet our friends?
Lillith the conquering hero, returning with fairy friends and glorious watermelon!

"What is it that you're looking for, exactly?", you ask. You can't help them if you don't know what they need, after all, and you suspect they're not looking for something easy to find.

"We're updating our map of fairy roads after the disastromorphism", Chax helpfully explains, even though you don't really know what either of the two is, "We're from the Fairy Roads Authority, and we have to make sure our passages are still there, still active and safe".

"And where they are", Elathan adds in, eliciting a grumpy glare from Chax, who nonetheless continues her explanation.

"There used to be two intersections around here. One is where we came from, we're looking for the other and checking whether it's still active and if the connection is still secure and working".

"So you're looking for roads?", you ask. You get the feeling it's nothing as simple and straightforward as a cobblestone street, but you're sure it's about roads at least.

"Yes, we're looking for the old fairy road somewhere in the southern jungles", Chax confirms, "Can you help us? The Authority would be very thankful if you could contribute".

"I'm sorry", you decide to be honest, better not run any risks in scamming trigger-happy fairies, "I'm an explorer myself, we're also trying to map the Shadow Marches again after the last Fomor War, and I haven't come across any roads".

"Oh", Chax looks visibly disappointed, "That's a pity. So the disastromorphism was bad for you as well".

"Wasn't it disastromorph?", Elathan asks.

"I thought it was disastrophism", Urian joins.

Of course, Chax doesn't give a damn and still smiles at you, "Oh well, nevermind. Lillith, was it? If you ever come across a fairy road in your travels, the Fairy Road Authority would be very grateful for any information you can provide, and is ready to reward your efforts", and then her smile brightens, "So, stay with us for some watermelon?".

>Stay with the fairies
>Decline the invitation
>Other?

>>36737095
>Stay with the fairies
>Be sure to bring some back

>>36737095
>Decline the invitation
remark that we've friends of our own to get back to lest they get lost and wish them luck in their future endeavurs

>>36737095
>Stay with the fairies
>Save some Melon for our friends.

>>36737095
>Invite them back?

The arachne might now something.

>>36737095
>>Stay with the fairies

>>36737095
>>Decline the invitation
Sorry, but our friends are likely finishing up.

>>36737095
>Decline the invitation
>Ask them if they'd like to meet our friends

Hm. So it's a tie on staying or declining in the end.

Need one more vote.

>>36737228
You might want to coinflip. I don't think you'll get another voter.

>>36737228
>Stay

I can change from >>36737121

Alright then, just one moment if you please...

"I can stay a while", you decide, feeling that they aren't a dangerous company all considered, "But there's friends of mine waiting for me, so I'm afraid I'll have to make it quick".

"It's okay! Even a little bit is good!", Chax smiles brightly as she and the others drag you a couple metres away where they already cut one of the watermelons up. It's enough for all four of you, especially because they seem to eat little compared to you. Unsurprising since they're half your size.

From up close, you notice that their eyes are all rather bright regardless of the hue; Chax has deep blue eyes, Urian's are light blue, while Elathan's are dark red, but they all shine with a certain something that isn't just a matter of chromatics. Their gossamer wings, albeit all of different sizes and shapes, are still at rest and rarely even budge, as if locked in position.

"We've been lucky to find this patch", Urian comments as she eats, "Wild watermelons don't grow very often".

"Berries and tubers grow wild without effort", Elathan explains, "Roots and mushrooms too. When you're out to explore, you usually rely on those".

"Aren't mushrooms dangerous to eat?", Chax asks.

"Depends on the mushroom and how you cook them", Urian helpfully points out, "If you show them to me I'll tell you if they're okay to eat or not. Trust me, I'm a doctor".

"We know, we know", Chax nods in implicit agreement. So it's not a joke.

You make a mental note to take a couple melons for yourself and your friends; they won't stay ripe and ready to eat for long, but you'll be set for a couple of days at least, plus it quenches your thirst as it sates your hunger, like fruit usually does, and considering how hot it is and how much you sweat every day you can't really pass on such an opportunity.

>Ask the fairies if they know anything about these lands
>Ask the fairies if they'd like to meet your friends
>Ask Urian to identify your mushrooms
>Ask the fairies about themselves
>Other?

>>36737268
>Ask the fairies if they'd like to meet your friends
>Ask Urian to identify your mushrooms
>Ask the fairies about themselves

>>36737268
>Ask the fairies if they'd like to meet your friends

>>36737268
>>Ask the fairies if they know anything about these lands
>>Ask Urian to identify your mushrooms
>>Ask if they are familiar with Astreya.

I get the feeling fairy physiology is different from ours, and what's safe for them is a hell of a drug for us.

"Can you identify mushrooms?", you ask, suddenly curious, "Because I have a few with myself and I've been wondering if they're safe for eating or not".

"Ah, sure", Urian makes a wide grin as she extends her hands, motioning for you to give give give, "Let me see, let me see".

You give her the mushrooms you've collected while exploring, and she takes a good look at them, then snaps her fingers.

"Okay look", she explains, "This is a boletus, the short, stubby, brown one. This is good for eating, goes great with just about anything. And this... Lepiola procera, yes", and she points at the tall and thin ones with the wide caps, "Also good for eating. I like them with bird meat the best but eh, some people prefer them with artichokes".

"You're the only one that doesn't like arthicokes.

"Shut up Elathan", and Urian continues, "This is... Ah, it's very common here. See the ones with the green veins? These are... Really not good for eating", she makes a strange face, "Probably won't kill you, but unless you want your guts to feel like they're burning for a whole week I recommend not eating them. And these- ah", and she smiles, lightly caressing the frail-looking wings on those oddly-capped mushrooms that grew upside down from the tree branches, "What's their Midgaard name... Moth mushrooms? These are good for many things if you're a wizard", she looks up at you, "Are you a wizard? Well if you are you already know what to do with these, if you aren't...", she pauses, keeps staring at you, then opens her mouth, closes it, then opens it again, "... They probably won't kill you, but... Make sure you're really, really hungry and without other options before eating them".

"So they're poisonous?", you ask.

"Mildly", she answers, "They probably won't kill you and shouldn't cause long term damage, just... Be very, very careful with them".

Well that isn't very reassuring.

>Invite them to meet your friends
>Ask if they know Astreya
>Go with personal questions
>Other?

>>36737268
>Ask the fairies if they'd like to meet your friends
>Ask the fairies about themselves

>>36737381
>Invite them to meet your friends
>Aks if there are any hallucinogenic stuff in here
>Ask if they know Astreya

>>36737381
>>Ask if they know Astreya
So the moth one will make us trip the fuck out. Got it. Also, might make a good gift for Astreya.

>>36737381
>Invite them to meet your friends

>>36737381
>Invite them to meet your friends

"Are any of these mushrooms hallucinogenic?", you ask, starting to get mildly suspicious.

"Yes", Urian confirms, "To you at least. I think", she frowns, staring at you, "You're human, right? Humans have tinged red skin, right? I remember they come in all sorts of colours too but I don't remember if yours is one".

"I'm part human", you decide to leave it at that. Fortunately, fairies don't seem to be too picky.

"Well, whatever. I don't think either of the mushrooms will kill a human but I'd be very careful about eating them, just in case you end up doing something you'll regret", and yet she smiles like she wants to see you do it.

"Speaking of which", you then say, "Would you like to come and meet my friends? I'm also travelling with an arachne who knows the place better than I do, she might help you out".

"Eh? That would be helpful", Chax sounds excited at your prospect, "Is it okay? Will she help us?".

"I don't see why not", other than the fact she's really grumpy, but you don't think there'll actually be problems of any kind, "By the way, do you know of a wizard called Astreya?".

The fairies look at each other, except for Elathan who blinks at you, "Astreya? Do you mean Astreya, the brilliant star rocket?".

"Yes", you confirm, you remember that title being thrown around her at least.

"Oh, I do! I do know her", and she offers an educated yet heartfelt smile, "I still owe her a favour too".

"You do?", both Chax and Urian look mildly surprised.

"It's a long story, and it happened some time ago", there's something about her that makes her look dark and sad compared to her two friends, maybe it's the uniform, maybe it's the colour of her wings, maybe it's the tone of her voice. You realize you're feeling this only now because, all considered, she looks and feels bright and cheerful by all standards but those of fairies, apparently.

In any other company she'd look and sound like a fairy, something of which you're going to make sure of soon.

>Continue

>>36737462
>hallucinogenic confirmed

Time to pay Ishtar a visit.

You lead the group of fairies, who are apparently a military expedition of sorts, back to where you left your friends. You're partly glad and partly disappointed to find Tahenohan and Bryld already out of the water and relaxing near the grassy coast with their clothes on. You idly wonder if your half-elf friend took the chance to talk to Bryld about that threesome she wanted to do, if anything because you can't help but be curious about what her reaction might have been. Pity only Tahenohan experienced it, assuming she didn't just get distracted by the bathing and swimming and forgot.

Still, the sight of the three fairies immediately makes Bryld's bunny ears perk up, and gets Tahenohan's attention too. It seems neither of them sees many fairies around, which isn't surprising really, you don't think anyone meets them on a daily basis.

"I'm back", you announce, "I met a few friends while I was poking around. Bryld, Tahenohan, these are Chax, Elathan and Urian, they're from the Fairy Roads Authority".

As they exchange greetings, making Tahenohan look like she's an ordinary, non-manic, normal person, you put down the two watermelons you decided to bring from the patch. You make a mental note of where it is, in case you ever come by again and want to check whether there's more for the taking.

"We're out there looking for a Fairy Road that should be somewhere in the jungle", Chax explains in the meanwhile, "Have you seen it?".

"Nope", Tahenohan shakes her head, "Not that we've been much in the deep of the jungle anyways".

"Maybe Leiana knows something about it", you suggest, "She lives here after all. By the way, where did she go?".

"She should be back soon, I think? She said she's out to get something meaty to eat" the half-elf explains. Meaning she's out hunting, oh well.

>Pass the time with some idle chatter
>Ask the faires something (what?)
>Ask your friends something (what?)
>Break open a watermelon
>Other?

>>36737507
>Pass the time with some idle chatter

Idle chatter best chatter. If someone thinks of some questions though, I don't mind going with that.

>>36737507
>>Break open a watermelon
>>Let our friends know about the mushrooms.

>You idly wonder if your half-elf friend took the chance to talk to Bryld

[curiosity intensifies]
>>36737507
>Break open a watermelon

>>36737507

Wait, if Fairy Roads are different, then how are we supposed to even recognize them if we find one?

>>36737507
>Get Bryld to break open a watermelon
>While blindfolded
Can't have a beach episode without traditional melon-splitting.

>>36737507
>Break open a watermelon
>Let our friends know about the mushrooms.

Pretty sure Taheno will suggest eating them.

Deciding the best way to pass a bit of time is idle chatter and a bit of a break from your tiresome exploration, you break open a watermelon and offer it to those who haven't eaten it yet, meaning Bryld and Tahenohan. Such a chance to rest is very welcome from everyone, especially after a refreshing swim in the lake.

You also inform them of the fact that Urian is a doctor and she helped identify the mushrooms. Bryld is understandably surprised at the thought that a fairy can be a doctor, and even more so when she finds out that she actually studied medicine at a fairy university. You find yourself suddenly wondering if they study human treatment at fairy universities.

"Ah, so the moth mushrooms are Ether-reactive?", Tahenohan asks, appearing familiar with the concept.

"Yes", Urian confirms, "The more magical power you have the more they are useful to you".

"But if you don't have much...".

"... It's Ether poisoning, yes", Urian finishes with a giggle, which Tahenohan shares. You don't think poisoning is a laughing matter, but then again it's a fairy and a half-elf, you really should expect to just throw your common sense out of the window.

After a bit of time, Leiana does come back, three turkeys hanging from her spidery back, held with a simple rope made of spider silk, probably her own. She comes very close and stares very hard at the three new entries before pulling back and going "Fairies?", as if she noticed just now.

"We met around here", you explain, "They're looking for a Fairy Road in the jungle, do you know anything about it?".

Leiana gives the matter a bit of thought, rubbing her chin, "Can't say I have... I know there's one in the fields".

"That's where we came from", Chax intervenes.

"Well then I don't know of any other", the spider woman cuts short, looking at you, "Let's hurry, we took a long enough break, there's still plenty of distance we have to cover and I'd like to be there before noon tomorrow".

She has a point.

>Continue

>>36737590
... For some reason, I feel incredibly dumb and forgot that Tahe was a mage.

You take the time to bid the fairies farewell, "I'm sorry we couldn't help you in the end. But I promise we'll give you a call if we ever find a Fairy Road". You then pause and frown, "... By the way, how do we even recognize one?".

"Oh, it's easy", Chax smiles, "Just feel the gentle, windy tug and smell the-".

"I don't think they're that sensitive to Ether impressions" Elathan abruptly interrupts her with the obvious part, "Except for the half-elf and the arachne".

"Oh", it seems the thought escaped Chax completely, who smiles, "Well, trust their feeling then".

"How do we contact you, though? We're both travelling", that's another problem you just thought of.

"Oh, do a bugle call at the crossroad when you find it", is her simplistic answer, "Can you do the- no I don't think they teach it. Well, just do a bugle call, any. Someone will come and check, do you have a trumpet?".

You shake your head, and Chax rummages in a small bag of hers, pulling out a large brass trumpet that absolutely couldn't fit in a bag that small. Well, it's not really that large in your hands, but it was large in hers, "Take this then. Don't worry, you can give it back when you find the road or when we next meet".

"Are you sure?", you ask.

"Don't worry", and she chuckles, "Take care on your travels".

You bid each other goodbye and jump on Leiana's back for yet another ride. The rest of the day passes peacefully and you eventually camp past the lake, at the foot of a rolling hill.

The vegetation is thicker, the trees are larger and taller and the elevation is only increasing. Tomorrow, you're likely going to reach the mountain, and your destination from what Leiana says. You wonder if arachne have actual homes or just burrows.

But, as you set up camp (it's becoming more and more natural) you're left with an important question:

What to do with these mushrooms?

>Eat the safe ones
>Ask Tahenohan about the moth mushroom
>Eat the moth mushroom
>Screw that we have turkey meat
>Other?

>>36737638
>>Eat the safe ones
>>Ask Tahenohan about the moth mushroom

>>36737638
>Eat the moth mushroom

The curious "I wonder what this happens" bastard in me can't resist. Gotten me in trouble in a buncha D&D games as well.

>>36737638
> Cook the lepiola procera with the turkey.
> Ask Tahenohan about the moth mushroom.
What does Ether poisoning do, Tahe?

>>36737651
What this does*
I really should read through my comments before posting them.

>>36737638
>Ask Tahenohan about the moth mushroom
>Eat the moth mushroom

A trip while on a trip. Talk about it with tahe first, just for safety reasons.

>>36737638
>Turkey and mushroom
The one that was good with bird meat

>Ask Tahenohan about the moth mushroom

>>36737638
>Eat the moth mushroom

Prophetic Dream #02 ?

You find yourself with the moth mushroom in your hands. It has a strange design... It's not really sleek, and it looks normal despite the fact it grew upside down. Its dark cap, its weird, frail-looking flanges... Now that you smell it, there's something strange about the way your nose itches if you put it too close.

Urian said it won't kill you. Probably. Urian is a doctor. Urian is also a fairy that makes Tahenohan look like an ordinary, well-adjusted human being.

You decide that you really need to ask before doing something very stupid, no matter how much you feel like doing something very stupid. The fact it probably won't kill you doesn't mean it's safe.

"Tahe", you ask as you sit right next to her while she tries to stoke the fire to prepare dinner, "What does Ether poisoning do?".

"You wanna eat it, eh?", and she makes that wide, manic grin again, not that it was so hard to read through your intentions, "I know, I want to try it too, but you're not a magic user. It could be bad for you".

"Bad... How?", you ask.

She ponders, "... I don't know. When I eat too much Ether-sensitive stuff I start seeing the Ether wind blow, and that's when you know you should really stop. There was a time my master and I ate too many Seven-Pointed Daystars because we wanted to be doped for another one of his risky plans involving ritual magic, and when we came around to our own senses we somehow had managed to hang ourselves upside down by the ankles and tie our wrists together and only dress in pine tar and chicken feathers, and all of our stuff was-".

"Okay, I get it, you were tripping balls", she couldn't be clearer, "Will it be as bad if I try it?".

"Maybe?", she doesn't seem to know, you can tell from the face she makes, "You have no tolerance at all, so I don't know what kind of effect it will have...".

>Give up, too risky
>Have some anyways
>Have just a little bit
>Suggest putting a little bit for everyone
>Other?

>>36737728
>>Give up, too risky
Let's not be dumb.

>>36737728
>Have just a little bit

Oh god, it's so tempting to drug everybody.

>>36737728
>Have just a little bit

>>36737728
>Have just a little bit

ISHTAR GUIDE ME

>>36737728
>Have just a little bit
>Stay close to Tahenohan, just in case.

>>36737748

I know, right. But as funny as a high Bryld seesm to be, I doubt she'd appreciate Lillith's idea after.

Or maybe she will have a revelation and declare her undying love to Lillith. I wonder what her trip would be like.

You're a responsible woman, known and trusted by your friends because you're reliable and you're always on the lookout for them, and they know they can come to you at any moment with any problem knowing you'll try your best to solve it seriously and earnestly.

But you really, really want to try this moth mushroom. Curiosity gets the best of you and you conspire with Tahenohan, asking her "Just a little, tiny bit? Only in my part, I just want to try it".

Tahenohan, being Tahenohan, just giggles as she gives you the look of someone who fully understands your intentions, "Don't worry, it's okay, everyone wanted to try it at some point in their life. Look, I'll make them pickled since they're somewhat useful to me. I'll spare a little bit so you can feel the taste in your dinner, okay? It won't be much, I know you have no tolerance since you can't use magic, so just a little bit. And let's hope you won't just feel sick, okay?".

"Okay", you agree, and can't help but feel a little excited, "... Will you stop me if I do something stupid?".

"I promise to stop you if you do anything dangerous", she solemnly claims.

That's not what you asked her, but you know that smile, you know this is the best you will get out of her, and you both know you're in exactly because you want to be tripping balls, even if just a little bit. It shouldn't be too dangerous, after all, and you only have to ride on spiderback with two more people, what are the chances that something bad will happen? It hardly looks like the expedition itself will be jeopardized if you're a little bit irresponsible for once.

You find yourself waiting a little too eagerly as Tahenohan cuts and minces the mushroom, saving a part of it in shaved form and another in larger chunks which she saves in a jar. Meanwhile, Leiana is preparing a turkey stew that has the nice and welcoming smell meat has when you haven't eaten it in a while.

With a bit of Tahenohan's minced mushroom sprayed on top.

Well, time to eat...

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And this is it for Episode 15!

Next episode: "Will we regret the choices we made?".

>>36737846
Oh goddamnit

>>36737846
>"Will we regret the choices we made?".
Yes. Unless it somehow miraculously makes our bunnybutt turned on.

>>36737854
Actually, I'm probably a bit too harsh: I don't think MP would ruin everything just because of one ill advised action, especially since the people who voted for the mushroom were... marginally responsible and didn't eat a huge chunk. Or weren't morons and dosed everyone. Probably the worst that will happen is that everyone except Tahe is embarrassed and we all laugh about it later.

>>36737837
>>36737846

Dat cliffhanger, whyyyy. I 'm already hyped for the next episode, woah.

Also, have another of the same pic posted earlier, but with the transparent background. Why? Why not?

>>36737886

https://imgur.com/vcSLLD3

I'm a dumbass.

>Finished just as I get up
Noooo

>>36737953
That's what Lilith said.

>>36737961

Pfff, well done anon. Well done.

>>36737895
>STILL no 'don't get a boner, don't get a boner, don't get a boner'
why even live/10

>>36738039
It's implied through subtlety.

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>>36738048
It is. Look at her face.

>>36737961
OH YOU

>>36737895

Uh, just noticed she has yellow eyes in this pic. Horns are still brown, though.