You walk back to where you came from, rubbing your sore cheek the whole way.

Re-entering the dining room you see that not much has changed. Selene has moved over to bug the twins, while Laura is now busy tending to Marcy. Dalen and Zen are discussing something you can’t quite make out.

Unfortunately, the only free seats at the table are right next to each other, between Eleanor and Zen.

>[ ] Sit with Eleanor

>[ ] Sit with Zen

>>39330295
>[ ] Sit with Zen
we got to learn

>>39330295
>[ ] Sit with Eleanor

We've neglected her too much

>>39330295
>[] Sit with Zen
I dont think we talked much with him, if I recall.

>>39330295
>[ ] Sit with Eleanor

>>39330295
>>[ ] Sit with Eleanor

>>39330295
>[ ] Sit with Eleanor

>>39330295
>Eleanor

>>39330295
>[ ] Sit with Zen. We need to interact with the guy. We know next to nothing about him. After five minutes of talking with Zen go to Eleanor.

>>39330295
>>[ ] Sit with Eleanor

>writing

You walk over and sit down next to Eleanor, who is currently leaning on her hand looking incredibly bored.

No, wait… she’s not looking bored, she’s looking at Marcy. It’s going to be a very awkward conversation when or if Marcy ever decides to break the news…

Can she really go her entire life pretending to be a man? You’d think that would get lonely after a while…

“Enjoying the view?” you ask.
Eleanor straightens up, and her hair stands on end. “I don’t know what you’re talking about” She says.

You shrug. “Neither do I. How are you doing?” You ask.
Eleanor relaxes and sighs. “Pretty good. I’m enjoying the thought of not having to walk all the way to Harth” She says.
“You and me both” You say.
“How about you?” She asks.
“Pretty well, though I’m a little tired.” You say.
“Marcellus keep you up last night?” She asks. “He seems pretty tired too”
“Yeah we were up late doing-“ You begin.
“-nothing. Cut the jokes man, it’s too early for this” Marcy grumbles from across the table.

>[ ] Ask Eleanor about her sexual preferences

>[ ] Ask Eleanor about why she’s so afraid of Melissa

>[ ] Ask nothing, just chat

>>39330925
>[ ] Ask Eleanor about why she’s so afraid of Melissa

>>39330925
>[ ] Aske Eleanor why she is afraid of Melissa?

>>39330925
>>[ ] Ask Eleanor about why she’s so afraid of Melissa

>>39330958
Anon do you know how to copy and paste the vote you want?

>>39330925
>[ ] Ask Eleanor about why she’s so afraid of Melissa

>>39330984
Can't do that on a phone unfortunately mate. Least not mine.

>>39330925
>[ ] Ask Eleanor about why she’s so afraid of Melissa

>writing

“So why exactly are you so afraid of Melissa?” You ask.
Eleanor’s face turns bright red. “Wh-wh-whaaaaat? I am NOT afraid of Melissa!” She says.
“Great! I’ll go tell her that” You say, moving to stand up.

Eleanor just about jumps on you, trying to force you back into your chair. “Okay… I am a little afraid of her…” She says.
You smile. “And why is that?” You ask.
Eleanor leans in and talks in a hushed tone. “She said some pretty threatening things about my genitalia back at the palace…” She says.
“She says threatening things about everybody’s genitalia” You say. “It’s like saying hello”
Eleanor doesn’t look convinced. “Not like THAT.” She says.

>[ ] Want me to tell her to play nice?

>[ ] Talk about her sexual preferences

>[ ] Other

>>39331238
>[ ] Want me to tell her to play nice?

>>39331238
>[ ] Want me to tell her to play nice?

>>39331238
>[ ] Talk about her sexual preferences

>>39331238
>[ ] Want me to tell her to play nice?

>>39331238
>[ ] Talk about her sexual preferences

>>39331238
>[ ] Want me to tell her to play nice?

>>39331238
>“She says threatening things about everybody’s genitalia” You say. “It’s like saying hello”

Meeting Salem will be like Christmas for her, then.

>writing

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>>39331362
"Well, if it isn't my old friend, Salem. Hey! You don't have any 12 year old girls strapped to your crotch! PROGRESS."

“I could always ask her to play nice. It sounds like we’ll be spending a while around her, and I’d rather not have you fearing for your life the whole time” You say.

“Would you?” She asks. “That would be nice, so long as she doesn’t skewer your-“
“She won’t skewer my… nibbly bits. Trust me.” You say.
Eleanor nods, then smiles deviously. “I’ll believe it. The way you two act around each other, I’d say she has other things in mind for your… nibbly bits” She says.

You stare at her blankly. “Nevermind, I’m absolutely telling her you said that” You say.
Eleanor looks terrified. “Oh gods no! I’m sorry, please don’t tell her! She’ll have me this time for sure!” She says.

“What are nibbly bits? They sound tasty!” Selene says.

You and Eleanor both look at Selene with your mouths open.
“They absolutely are not! And I don’t ever want to hear you say that again!” Eleanor says.
Selene pouts. “Kay…”

You hear Laura start laughing from across the table, and it proves infectious.

The laughter continues as Melissa’s servants bring in several large plates of pancakes, sporting very confused looks…

>[ ] Devour pancakes

>[ ] Talk to [person] about [thing]

>>39331530
That's a bad Crimson Fucker! No fucking the fear turkey tonight!

>>39331623
>[ ] Devour pancakes.

>>39331623
>[ ] Devour pancakes

>>39331623
>>[ ] Devour pancakes

>>39331623
>[ ] Devour pancakes

>>39331623
>[ ] Devour pancakes
>[ ] Talk to [person] about [thing]
Eleanor about Nibbly Bits

>writing

>>39331631
Hey, can you guess my FAVORITE people to kill, in this quest?

Alright,

Fifth are royal assassins...

Fourth are Mercenaries...

Third are Red Night Rioters...

Can you guess my Top Two?

>>39331852
Umm kreig? And more kreig?

>>39331852
kings and queens?

>>39331852
There'll be plenty of contenders for those top spots, just you wait

>>39331852
Salem and Roderick?

>>39331978
NAILED IT!

You load your plate with pancakes, and load some syrup onto them. You aren’t really sure what kind of syrup this is, but it smells nice.

You lock eyes with Selene as she goes to cut into her stack. She smiles at you and gives you a thumbs up, before tearing into the breakfast pastries before her like they were her worthless father, and she was you.

That’d be a good image to work with, if it didn’t make your stomach crawl…

Still, you try your damnedest to match her pace…

Gods can that girl ever eat. Does she breathe when she does this? Or does she just hold it the whole while to maximize her speed?

Either way, Selene finishes well before you… Kinda makes you feel a little ashamed that you lost.
But you let her win. Yeah… let’s go with that.

When everyone else is done eating, they all get up to go about their business.

>[ ] Go finish packing

>[ ] Wait for Melissa

>[ ] Hang with [person], you can pack later

>>39332054
>[ ] Hang with [person], you can pack later

Marcellus/Marcella/Marcy

>>39332054
>[ ] Wait for Melissa

>>39332054
>[ ] Wait for Melissa

>>39332054
>She smiles at you and gives you a thumbs up, before tearing into the breakfast pastries before her like they were her worthless father, and she was you.

I like Giles a little more, everyday.

(As do the ladies...)

>>39332054
>>[ ] Go finish packing
Gotta make sure our shit is secure.

>>39332054
>[ ] Wait for Melissa

>>39332054
Prep time. Smart money says random encounters will happen, should be ready.

>>39332186
...that was a vote for
>[ ] Go finish packing

Apologies.

>writing

“You’re not coming?” Laura asks.
“Nah, Melissa said she’d be down here in a bit. I’ll stick around for a little bit” You say.
Laura looks kind of disappointed, but that isn’t what’s drawing your attention. Over by the doorway, Eleanor looks you straight in the eye and mouths the words ‘nibbly bits’ before skipping out of the room.

Har har har. Laugh it up Eleanor. See if it’s still funny when Melissa hears about what you think of her quality time with you…

You sit at the table, idly flipping a coin as you wait. Well, you aren’t really flipping it. Rigging a coin flip is one of the easier tricks that you know, so you’re just practicing.

By the time Melissa arrives, you’ve gotten bored of coin flipping and you’re just rolling it back and forth across your fingers.

“Oh, Giles. I figured everyone would be gone by the time I got down here.” Melissa says.

>[ ] I figured I’d keep you company

>[ ] The thought of you eating alone made my heart hurt

>[ ] I couldn’t keep away from you any longer

>[ ] Other

>>39332408
>[ ] I figured I’d keep you company.

"Eating alone sucks. Figured I'd try to be a nice guy about it so it's not as boring."

>>39332408
>[ ] I figured I’d keep you company

>>39332408
>[ ] I figured I’d keep you company
melissaxlaura catfight when?

>>39332408
>[ ] I couldn’t keep away from you any longer

>>39332408
>[ ] The thought of you eating alone made my heart hurt
>[ ] I figured I’d keep you company

>>39332408

>[ ] I figured I’d keep you company

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>>39332462
OH HO HO HO HO

>>39332408
>>[ ] I figured I’d keep you company
>>39332500
Forgot to link vote

>writing

>>39332408
>[ ] I figured I’d keep you company

“Yeah, but I figured I’d stay around and keep my favourite redhead in the world company” You say.
“Aww, so sweet” She says, hugging your arm as she sits down.

“It took longer to finish packing than I thought it would. I’m bringing quite a bit, since I don’t know when I’ll be returning.” She says, loading her plate with the pancakes that were left over. “What about you?” She asks.

“I travel light” You say. “Most of the stuff I had in my bag was pretty inconsequential, so if it gets left behind I won’t miss it”
“Still have that sorcerer’s pouch?’ She asks.
“Like I’d give it up” You respond.

Melissa giggles. “You’ve changed a lot, but you’re still the same old Giles.” She says.
“I could say the same for you” You say.
Melissa pouts. “I’ve changed tons”
“Physically doesn’t cou- NGKH” You say, as Melissa prods you in the side with her fork.
Melissa laughs at your reaction, and then sighs as she catches her breath “You still jump whenever I do that” She says.

You pinch her side in retaliation, and she squeaks.
You smile. “I could say the same for you”

Both of you laugh.

>[ ] Ask what she expects on the road to Harth

>[ ] Ask how many carriages she’ll be bringing

>[ ] Ask Who you’ll be riding with

>[ ] Other

>>39332765
Ask if we'll be riding together

>>39332765
>[ ] Ask Who you’ll be riding with

>>39332765
>[ ] Ask what she expects on the road to Harth
>[ ] Ask Who you’ll be riding with

>>39332765
>[ ] Ask what she expects on the road to Harth
>[ ] Ask Who you’ll be riding with

>>39332765
>>[ ] Ask what she expects on the road to Harth
>[ ] Ask Who you’ll be riding with

>writing

Melissa cuts off a big chunk of pancake and gets down to business.

“What should we be expecting on the trip?” You ask.
She chews and swallows before answering “Honestly? I don’t know. I’m bringing enough of a force to dissuade any dishonest passersby, but I don’t discount the possibility of something bigger happening.” She says.
“You think Roderick might make a final pass at Laura and Selene before they enter Harth and leave his reach?” You ask.
“I know that the brotherhood of night is working for him, so I’m surprised that nothing has happened here.” She says. “But yes. I expect to run into at least a little trouble.

“So what’s the seating going to be like?” You ask.
“I’ll be riding somewhere in the centre of the caravan with the princesses and Marcellus, the rest of your group will be in another carriage. I figured you’d want to be with me and the princesses as well, but in the end it’s up to you.” She says, going back to her breakfast.

>[ ] I’ll stay with you guys.

>[ ] I’ll ride with the others.

>[ ] Other

>>39332969
Is it too late to remind you of our promise to talk to Melissa for Eleanor? Can we still put that in in this post? Or later

>>39333127
>[ ] I’ll stay with you guys.

>>39333127
>[ ] I’ll stay with you guys.

>>39333127
>>[ ] I’ll stay with you guys.

>>39333127
>>[ ] I’ll ride with the others.
It's tough being an Eleanor fag...

>>39333127
>[ ] I’ll stay with you guys.

>>39333188
Nigga she's boring as fuck

>>39333127
>>[ ] I’ll stay with you guys.

And mention Eleanor. I kinda do want to talk with Eleanor, more.

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>>39333127
>[ ] I’ll stay with you guys.
marcy, melissa and the princesses with you the only guy.

>>39333217
10 bucks says they fight about who gets to sit a little too close to giles

>>39333127
And let's tell her about laying off Eleanor? Even if just a little bit

>>39333188
>>39333203
I think Eleanor is in the unique position where stabbing us in the back would actually increase her chances, because at least it would make her more interesting.

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>>39333203
Boring? When we were in the castle she was an awesome chick with jokes of her own.

>>39333235
She's the resident non-action character- not even the local 'white mage'. I DO want to talk with her more, though, at least.

>>39333269
Yes, but she's been far and away outshined by everyone else since we left in terms of personality.

>>39333203
>>39333235
She also doesn't cause the thread to fill up with retards claiming that their favorite is the bestest girl.

>>39333288
to be fair, she's been fair and away ignored since we left. we haven't talked to her at all

>writing

>>39333303
Touche.

>>39333288
You mean drama, both in quest and in the thread.

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>>39333228
The hilarity...

>>39333292
Probably because everyone knows that she isn't best girl

>>39333288
Well yeah since she got cast in the shadow somewhere at the party (I think)

>>39333292
Cassandra is best girl

>>39333292
I'm guessing you're one of those anons who think that having an opinion is wrong

>>39333342
But the reason for that is that everyone else has been more interesting. At this point even the assassin girl has been a more interesting character and she appeared in one bloody scene.

“I’ll stick with you guys. If they’re after Laura and Selene, then having the resident guy-with-all-the-smoke-bombs in the carriage is a good idea.” You say.

Melissa wipes her mouth and smiles. “Good!” She says.
“You seem awfully happy about this” You say.
“Me? No. What would I be happy about?” She asks. Her words say one thing, but the blush says another.

Maybe Eleanor was right about her plans for your nibbly bits…
Nibbly bits is a term that you’ve used far too much today…

“By the way, would you stop being so damn threatening around Eleanor?” You ask.
“I have no idea what you’re talking about” She says.
“You know damn well what I’m talking about. Laura isn't the only one reeling from everything that’s happened. You mind cutting the poor girl some slack?” You ask.

Melissa mulls that over for a bit. “Fine. I guess I have been a bit hard on her” She says. “In return, I expect her to stop saying lewd things about me.”
“I’ll… run that by her.” You say. She might not be able to keep that promise, ‘lewd things’ pretty much sums up Eleanor’s thought process…

Melissa finishes the rest of her breakfast pretty quickly, and stands up as she wipes her hands and face.

“Right then. I need to go make sure that everything is in order.” She says.

>[ ] Head with her

>[ ] Go tell Eleanor the good news

>[ ] Pack your stuff

>[ ] Other

>>39333455
>>[ ] Go tell Eleanor the good news

>>39333436
Aye. It's mostly because she doesn't have a hook. Everyone else has some kinda quirk to them. Eleanor just was kinda witty, but beyond that, she's very stable in terms of personality. Laura is...Laura, Selene is a bundle of cute energy (and a black hole stomach), Marcy was the straight man (now girl), Melissa's a firecracker, and the rest are all particular in their own ways.

Eleanor is just kinda rollin' with the punches, not really standing out for any positive or negative reason. She's stable.

And stable is boring, narrative-wise.

>>39333455
>[ ] Go tell Eleanor the good news

>[ ] Pack your stuff

>>39333455
>[ ] Go tell Eleanor the good news
Describe this lewd things Eleanor
>[ ] Pack your stuff

>>39333455
>[ ] Head with her

>>39333455
>>[ ] Go tell Eleanor the good news
>>[ ] Pack your stuff

Eleanor finds out Marcy's a girl
"THANK GOD, I THOUGHT I WAS STRAIGHT!!"

>>39333551
Please tell me that's a reference.

>>39333455
>[ ] Pack your stuff

>writing

>>39333551
>"THANK GOD, I THOUGHT I WAS STRAIGHT!!"
Sounds like something any female quest protagonist would say.

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>>39333641
Certainly a curious breed, ain't they?

“I think I’ll go finish packing” You say.
“Good plan. When you’re through, you can bring your stuff to the entryway. I’ll either have it brought over with the rest of the stuff, or make you carry it over yourself” She says, poking out her tongue and winking.

You reply by mimicking her face, which draws a laugh from her as she leaves.

Once she’s gone you get up and follow, heading back up to the room you shared with Marcy.

Thankfully, you don’t walk in on something you shouldn’t. Though it does kind of disappoint you. You were hoping you might discover another scandal, just to keep things interesting.

It doesn’t take you long to gather up your things, and when you’re done you bring them out to the entrance, where you find Eleanor.

“So how’d it go?” Eleanor asks.
“Splendidly” You say.
“Wow, you actually talked to her?” She asks.
“Yeah, why would I say I would if I wasn’t going to?” You ask.
“Because you said… nevermind. What did she say?” Eleanor asks.
“She said she’d be willing to take it easy on you-“ You begin.
“Damn, what’d you have to do to convince her of that?” She asks, then she gets that same devious grin.
“-as long as you stop doing that” You finish, cutting her off before she can finish her thought.
“Doing what?” She asks innocently.
“You know damn well” You say.

Eleanor huffs. “Fine” She says.

>Anything else before you leave?

>>39333844
Marcellus is a girl

>>39333844
>You wouldn't happen to be into girls, would you?

>>39333844
Haven't seen you around in a while. Why don't you hang out more often?

>>39333862
Do you want Melissa to smash our genitals into paste?

>>39333901
chill man it was just a joke because I don't actually have anything to say

>>39333844
"Remind me to hang out with you more once we get there. As much as you really shouldn't tempt Melissa, I kinda miss matching wits with you, what with all we've been going through lately."

>>39333873
I'm good with this.

>writing

It seems some anons are under the impression that Fate's Chosen is evil and an asshole. That is simply not true. Even if the wholly false accusations that he arranged the assassinations of the King and Queen was true, he would simply be taking his rightful place. It is by Fate's will that this happened, and Fate prevents Demons from eating your face. So before you start slandering Sir Roderick again, think about what the world would be like without him.

>>39334125
>think about what the world would be like without him.
An overall more pleasant place to live?

You laugh. “Y’know, I kinda miss hanging out with you.” You say. “Why haven’t you been coming around?”
“I miss hanging out with you too, but you’ve been busy.” She says.
“Maybe once we’re in Harth we’ll get more chances to spend time together” You say.
Eleanor laughs. “Uh-oh, I’d better watch out for you. If I’m not careful I’ll get added to team lovey-dovey” She says.

“Team lovey-dovey?” You ask.
Eleanor flicks your hat. “Don’t think I haven’t seen the way Laura and Melissa look at you” She says.
“That’s…” Shit, you can’t exactly deny that… “Complicated”
“I’ll bet it is” She says. “Must be nice”

You straighten your hat and give her a smug grin. “Hmmmmm?” You lean in, and speak quietly. “If I didn’t know better, I’d think that someone was jealous of my popularity” You say.
“J-j-j-j-JEALOUS? Me? N-n-no! Absolutely not!” She says.

You throw your head back and laugh in a much exaggerated fashion. “Oh, Eleanor! I never thought you swung that whu-“ You say, before Eleanor punches you in the stomach, causing you to choke on your own laughter.

“I am NOT a-…” She stops, and then gets close and whispers. “… a lesbian” She says.
“I never said you were” You say, tapping her under the chin.

You’re still laughing at her embarrassment when a butler arrives in the entryway. “Mr. Giles, Ms. Eleanor, everything is prepared for your trip. If you would please proceed to the docks.” He says.

>anything else?

>>39334179
Nope let's go

>>39334173
Yes, of course. Having demons running around destroying everything sounds very pleasant.

>>39334188
Fate could have chosen a much better champion instead

>>39334179
Methinks the lady doth protest too much.

>Nope, let's light this candle and get a move on.

>>39334199
I hope the demons eat you.

>>39334179
Nope, lets go

>>39334179
Ah, man, I missed you Eleanor.

Also, if Eleanor isn't a lesbian, don't tell us out of character, keep it like with Marcy. I want it to be a surprise.

>>39334179
Nah, we're good to go.

>>39334221
Fuck fate, he's a dick anyways.

>writing

I swear to Fate, please don't be a lesbian. Being gay is the worst twist there is.

You go to pick your bag back up, but the butler stops you and offers to carry it instead. You shrug and let him.

Then you and Eleanor head down to the docks, where you find everyone waiting for you.

“Took you two long enough” Melissa says. “Into the boats. I want to get this trip over with”

You all pile into the small rowboats that Melissa had prepared to get you all to the mainland.
You end up in the same boat as Melissa once more, and when you get moving she says nothing. Instead she watches the buildings go by, with a melancholic expression.
“What’s on your mind?” You ask.
She looks at you like she’d forgotten you were there. “I’m not looking forward to this” She says. “I don’t like being away from the children so much, and I don’t like what this meeting will entail.”

“Relax. You’ll have plenty of support there.” You say.
She smiles. “Thanks… but that’s not all…” She says.
“There’s more?” You ask.
She breathes in deep, and lets it out as a long sigh. “I hate carriages” She says.
“Seriously?” You ask.
“They’re too bumpy!” She says.
“You prefer the sway of the sea then?” You ask.
“Absolutely” She says. “What about you?”

>[ ]I’m impartial

>[ ] I prefer using my own two feet

>[ ] Other

>>39334493
>[ ]I’m impartial

>>39334493
>[ ] I prefer using my own two feet
All the walking gives me a firm and tones butt

>>39334493
>I prefer my own two feet
You could say I'm used to running

>>39334493
>[ ] I prefer using my own two feet

>>39334513
toned*

>>39334493
>>[ ] I prefer using my own two feet

>>39334493
[ ] I prefer using my own two feet

>writing

“I walk” You say.
Melissa laughs. “Still stingy?” She asks.
“Well… yes. But it also keeps my legs in shape for those times when I need to run” You say, watching the buildings go by.
“Those times must come up pretty often” She says.
“Yeah. That, and it keeps my butt firm” You say.

Melissa is very quiet. You look over and you can almost see the steam rising from her head.

You reach over and pat her head. “I’m having fun this morning, can you tell?” You ask.
“Giles, if you say one more word I am going to throw you overboard” She says.

>[ ] Risk it

>[ ] Don’t risk it

>[ ] Flip a coin over it

>>39334660
>>[ ] Risk it

>>39334660
>[ ] Risk it
be ready to dodge

>>39334660
>[ ] Flip a coin over it

>>39334660
>[ ] Don’t risk it

>>39334660
>>[ ] Don’t risk it

Just laugh.

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>>39334660
>[ ] Risk it

Fuck it.

>>39334660
>[ ] Don’t risk it
haha oh shit I didn't think my suggestion would actually be used

>>39334660

>>39334684
I'm changing my vote to
>[ ] Don’t risk it

>>39334660
>[ ] Risk it

"Maybe we could both go for a swim?"

>>39334660
>[ ] Risk it

>>39334660
>[ ] Risk it

>>39334660
>[ ] Risk it
If she does pull her in!

>writing

>>39334660
>[ ] Risk it
>>39334782
this

Looks like everyone wants to get Melissa wet.

>>39334829
...I ain't touchin' that one.

>>39334862
Melissa will
when she's alone later

You peer over the edge. The water is shallow enough to stand in, and even if it wasn’t, you do know how to swim.

You take your hat and cloak off, put your cane down, and look Melissa right in the eye.
“Don’t you dare” She says
“Okay” You say.
She sighs, stands up, and puts her hands on your shoulders. “Just remember that you asked for this” She says.

You smile, and she pushes you off.
She shrieks as you grab her waist and pull her in with you, and together the two of you fall into the shallows.

You hit the water first, and Melissa lands on top of you.

It takes a moment for you to finally stand upright, and when you find your feet you notice that the water comes up to around your stomach.

Then Melissa splashes you.
“You ASS!” She shouts.
“I never said I wouldn’t pull you in too.” You say.

She practically bristles with rage, and then she jumps on you and attempts to wrestle you down…

>roll 1d20

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>39334938

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>39334938

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>39334938

Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>39334938

>>39334961
Hot damn nice save anon

>>39334944
>>39334963
>>39334967
jesus

>>39334961
thank you based anon

>writing

>>39334961
you the real mvp anon

>>39334961
Giles is now El Diablo. Servant by day, mysterious masked wrestler by night.

You briefly lose your footing, stumbling back and under the water.

Your recovery is quick and, you must say, damn flawless. You get your legs back under you, hug your assailant around the waist, and throw!

When you come back up, you see Melissa still struggling to right herself. That dress probably makes swimming difficult…

You should probably help her out.

You reach into the water and find one of her hands, then you pull it up to get her upright, and wrap an arm around her waist to bring her close to you.

…
You aren’t really sure why that last part was necessary.

Melissa stares at you wide-eyed for a moment, trying to catch her breath. And then she laughs, and you laugh, and for the third time today you enjoy yourself so much that you don’t give a damn what the watchers think.

As the laughter dies down, Melissa looks straight into your eyes. Suddenly her smile fades into a look you don’t think you’ve ever seen on her face before, and it’s certainly one you can’t identify…

Still breathing heavily, her eyelids drop a little, and her lips part as her face relaxes…

“You two need a hand?” Cedric calls out from his boat.
Melissa seems to snap out of it, and she pulls away from you as she turns to face Cedric. “No need. Coswell!”

“Yes, m’lady?” Coswell says.
“Pull the boat back around” she says.
“Yyyyes m’lady” He responds.

Melissa looks back at you once again before she heads over to the boat…

At least she isn’t mad anymore.

>[1/2]

>>39335032
I'm pretty sure by his standards being a wrestler would be Giles's day job.

Coswell helps the two of you back into the boat, and you do your best to dry yourself off.
You let Melissa borrow your cloak when you see her shivering, since her clothing covers less than yours does.

The rest of the trip to the mainland passes without anyone else being thrown overboard, and you find the carriages waiting for you beyond the docks once you arrive.

>Anything you want to say to the people who won’t be travelling with you?

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>>39335207
lauras face right now

>>39335248
"Zen, I'm so sorry. Try not to go too crazy after being cooped up with those three jokers, no matter how much they try to mess with you. Remember, you have to be the responsible adult for your carriage."

Say all this with deliberately ridiculous solemnity.

>>39335248
nope i've got nothing

>writing

Crap, I completely forgot, to ask if Pitre is here to see us off, because we definitely should have said something to him.

You reach the carriages and another of Melissa’s butlers hands you and her towels.

“I guess this is where we part ways.” Laura says.
“Don’t sound too sad. We’ll be taking a break at some point so we can all stretch our legs” Melissa says.
“That’ll be nice” Laura says.

You walk over to Zen. “Well, sorry about this. Looks like you get to be cooped up with those jokers the whole way. Try not to go crazy, and remember that you have to be the responsible adult” You say.
Zen laughs. “And who will the responsible adult in your carriage be?” He asks.

Ouch, he got you there… “Well, Selene obviously” You say.
Both of you look over to see Selene spinning around in circles until she falls over, giggling hysterically the whole time.

You look back at Zen. “Still more responsible than my antics on the boat.” You say.
Zen laughs again. “Until next time” He says, stepping into his carriage.

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You look around and spot Father Pitre. Though Melissa apparently spotted him first, as she is now hugging him.

You walk over and make your presence known. “Come to see us off?” You ask.
“I wouldn’t let my children out on such a dangerous outing without saying goodbye first.” He says. “Though I’m beginning to think I may need to come along as a chaperone”

“What? Am I not allowed to have fun?” You ask.
“Giles, you have a strange definition of fun.” He says. “If you went to Harth for ‘fun’ on this trip, I fear they would never let your sister into the country again.”

“I’m not that bad” You say.
“Yes you are” Melissa says.

After a moment, Father Pitre laughs and pulls you both into a hug. “You two take care of each other, alright?” He asks.

“Yes” Melissa says.
“Try and stop me” You say.

He releases you. “Farewell” He says.
“Bye Father” You and Melissa say in unison.

Melissa hooks an arm over yours, and the two of you go over to the carriage.

You step in first, and help Melissa up.
>[2/3]

Laura, Marcy, and Selene are already waiting. They left the back facing seat of the carriage to you and Melissa, and you take them.

“Shall we?” Melissa asks.

Everyone agrees, and Melissa knocks on the wall between you and the driver.

Then the carriage sets into motion.

Calling it a bit early tonight. I hope you guys still enjoy reading this as much as I enjoy writing it!

Next thread will be either Wednesday or Thursday.

As always, I'll be sticking around for question time.

>>39335730
thanks for running

>>39335730
thanks for running
did laura see everything that happened with melissa in the water?

>>39335730
Any chance of a side-story session to let us flesh out the characters we haven't interacted with much while playing as Giles?

>>39335730
Thank's for running Smiley!

>>39335761
Everything

>>39335769
Possibly?
You'll be getting more chances to interact with them before this is all through.

>>39335730
Thanks for running.
Assassin girl joining the party when?

>>39335846
Soon

How many people that we've previously stolen from are going to be at this meeting?