“See? We still have plenty of time” Melissa says as she applies lipstick in a small hand mirror.
“You and I have very different ideas of what ‘plenty’ means.” You say, straightening out your cloak and checking over your equipment.

The original plan, when you went to sleep last night, was to get up early-ish so you could get ready for the ball and get a chance to talk with everyone beforehand.

That all went out the window when Melissa woke you up with her mouth… and your penis… in her mouth…

No Giles. The upper head needs to be in charge right now. There will be time again for the lower head later.

An hour and a half later, you barely had time to wash up quickly and get dressed to meet everyone before the ball…

Not that you’re complaining. It was by no means a bad way to blow 2 hours. You just wish that it had left you with maybe a little more time.

Just a bit…

Melissa smacks her lips as she finishes putting on her lipstick, then turns and gives you a quick kiss. “There, all ready” She says.
“Likewise” You say.

“Okay…” She says, checking a small, stylish time teller on her wrist. “Still twenty minutes”
“We should probably go meet the others” You say.
“Not just yet” She says. “There was something I was hoping to discuss with you”

>[ ] Can it wait?

>[ ] Alright then

>[ ] Other

>>39816184
>[ ] Alright then

>>39816184
>[ ] Alright then
really depends on what "discuss" means, say no to a quickie giles

>>39816184
>>[ ] Alright then
>That all went out the window when Melissa woke you up with her mouth… and your penis… in her mouth…

This girl's making up for a helluva lot of lost time, eh? Shit.

>>39816332
I'm just glad we weren't tied up this time

>>39816184
>It was by no means a bad way to blow 2 hours.

>blow 2 hours

>blow

top kek

>>39816360
When we first went to bed we were; Melissa had PROPER handcuffs, with a lock, and everything.

>writing

“Alright, we still have some time to kill” You say
Melissa smiles and sits down on the bed, and then she pats the spot next to her.

You take a seat and put an arm over her shoulder as she leans into you and puts one around your waist. “By discuss, you mean talk right? I don’t think we have time for another- AGH!” You say, as Melissa pinches your side.

“No, as much as I’d love to continue where we left off… this is a bit more serious” She says
“Uh-oh, am I in trouble?” You ask.
“No… not yet at least.” She says.

“So what is this about?”
“Ground rules” She says.
“Oh boy” You say. “You sure you don’t want to just fu- OW, ow ow owwwww! Okay, I get it” You’re forced to stop as she assaults both of your sides. “Okay… I deserved that. Sorry, ground rules, go on” You say.

“Rule number one” She says, holding up one finger. “You aren’t allowed to disappear again”
“That goes without saying” You say, kissing her in the cheek. “Like I could abandon you now”
Melissa kisses you on the cheek in return. “Rule number two” She holds up a second finger “I will tolerate some fooling around”

“Wait… you mean like…”
“With other girls, yes” She says.
“Why?” You ask.
“Because I know what you do when you feel trapped” She says, holding up the handcuffs you broke out of last night. “You escape”
“I already said that I wouldn’t leave again” You say.
Melissa shrugs. “That rule works for both of us" she says. "I'm not much a fan of feeling stuck either, but I'm willing to scratch it off the list if you aren't okay with it"

>[ ] I'm okay with it

>[ ] Scratch it

>[ ] Other

>>39817001
>[ ] Scratch it

>>39817001
>[ ] I'm okay with it

>>39817001
>[ ] Scratch it

>>39817001
>>[ ] Scratch it

I don't really see him as the 'fooling around' type.

>writing

>>39817001
>[ ] I'm okay with it

Though, as tempting as it is, do not immediately start trying to sleep with Marcy.

“Scratch it” You say.

Melissa looks surprised. “Really? I didn’t think you were a ‘one woman’ type of guy” She says.
“I am when that one woman is as amazing as you” You say, kissing her on the cheek again.

For some reason Melissa doesn’t look pleased.

“What’s wrong?” You ask.
“You say that… but…” She says. “I know that you slept with Laura…”
“Wait… I did what now?” You ask.
“Her and Selene were sleeping in my room at the manor, remember?” She says. “Laura got up in the middle of the night and left butt naked, she came back wearing your shirt”

“Oh” You say. “Right, that did happen”
“So why now…” She starts
“But it also didn’t” You say. “Nothing happened between us that night”

“What?” She asks
“She tried, but it spooked me a bit so I made her stop. We talked it over and she left. I gave her the shirt because… well, she was naked after all” You say.
“So… the night before… that was… your… first… too?” She asks.

You nod.

Melissa blinks a few times, then throws an arm over your neck and pulls you down to kiss you.

“You honestly thought I had any experience at all after all that?” You ask.
“You did more than fine” She says. “I wouldn’t have been keeping everyone awake if you weren’t”

>[ ] Any other rules?

>[ ] Let’s get going

>[ ] Other

>>39817476
>[ ] Any other rules?

>>39817476
>[ ] Any other rules?

>>39817476
>>[ ] Any other rules?

Giles is firmly in 'Mah Nigga' territory.

>>39817476
>[ ] Any other rules?
I'm so proud of you guys for resisting the harem temptation

>>39817597
im quite surprised they did

>writing

Yo I read through the archive and just wanted to say that this would make a decent series of novels with some alterations for pacing

“Any other rules?” You ask.
“No, not right now at least” She says. “Just remember, that last one is still on the table.”

“Really?” You ask.
“Yes” She says. “Just ask first, okay?”
“Why?” You ask.

She pulls your head down and whispers in your ear “Because I’ll want to join you”

Melissa kisses you and stands up, brushing her red dress down. “Ready to go?”

>[ ] Wait… join me? Like… with another girl?

>[ ] Yes

>[ ] Other

>>39817886
>[ ] Yes
shes trying to mess with you Giles don't fall for it

>>39817886
>[ ] Yes

>>39817886
>[ ] Wait… join me? Like… with another girl?
Is that even legal?

>>39817886
>[ ] Other
"Like... with another girl?" is too understanding of the matter, this calls for a simple "wait, what?"

>>39817886
>>[ ] Yes

>Is that even legal?
Has that ever stopped our boy, before?

>>39817938
>Has that ever stopped our boy, before?
Melissa is a LEGITIMATE BUSINESSPERSON, it's for her sake not ours

>>39817886
>just lost virginity
>already wants a threesome
wtf melissa

>>39817938
I like the idea of Giles being a super savvy super theif, but utterly mystified when it comes to things like two girls kissing

>>39818009
>tfw we chose the slutty waifu

>writing

>>39817886
>[ ] Yes

>>39818009
She's making up for lost time.

Of the people we know, Marcy and Eleanor are probably the two best candidates for having a threesome with, without way too much emotional entanglement.

Laura we should wait at least a couple months on.

>>39818093
>not Kuma
Marcy is still pretending to be a dude anon

>>39818140
Let the Marcy anons have their day as well... pls

>>39818140
That why it'll be great if we ever brought it up.
Melissa thought she was getting two boys, but she was in for a surprise...

>>39818009
I think smiley really wants the open relationship for some reason

>>39818176
This.
>>39818185
His magical realm, gotta respect.

>>39818093
Really if she wants a threesome the responsibility of organizing one is going to have to be on her, because like hell is Giles going to trust himself to make "this isn't an emotional thing" clear.

>>39818206
>>39818185
I figured I'd put it out there. This is the test run, after all.

>>39818093
>>39818009
>>39817962
>>39818185
>>39818176
>>39818226
Im having fun just picturing all this running through Giles head, at this moment

You shake off the image that’s forming in your head.

Upper head needs to think now; lower head will get its chance later

“Yes” You say. “Let’s go”

You stand up and take Melissa’s hand, intertwining your fingers as the two of you walk to the door.

“So, what can I expect here?” You ask.
“It’ll be similar to the one in Analask, though I think it’ll be a more somber affair” Melissa says.
“Dancing?” You ask.
“Yes.” She says. “Did you really have that much fun last time?”
“I did. But that may have just been because I got to spend a good chunk of time with a bunch of pretty girls” You say

“Well Harth doesn’t have that same stupid rule that Laust does, so I won’t be required to… but if you want to, I guess I could…” She says.

>[ ] I’m fine to sit out if you don’t want to dance

>[ ] Yes dancing

>[ ] Other

>>39818314
>[ ] Yes dancing

>>39818314
>[ ] I’m fine to sit out if you don’t want to dance

>>39818314
>[ ] Yes dancing

>>39818140
We should introduce Kuma and Melissa at some point, independent of sleeping with them.

On a related note, what does Kuma look like? I don't remember it being mentioned.

>>39818314
>[ ] I’m fine to sit out if you don’t want to dance

>>39818185
I think they were set up in specific ways:

Laura: Happy Family type relationship. At least, I would think that's what Smiley would have shot for, at this juncture. Us being awesome/surrogate not-rapist dad.

Melissa: Childhood friend with EXTREME pent up lust, but trying to offer ways to please Giles, so he won't get bored and leave.

Marcy: Pent up lust, as above. However, she'd probably become softer around Giles, having to catch herself from becoming affectionate in public. First person to figure out her secret AND they strike up her first romantic relationship? Would've proven interesting.

>>39818364
>We should introduce Kuma and Melissa at some point, independent of sleeping with them.
I think we should probably tell her that we hired the assassins before we make the introductions.

>>39818364
Kuma is the best choice if we go for a threesome. Totally discreet and wouldn't cause drama in our group of friends. Plus it probably wouldn't start a complicated love triangle scenario

>writing

>>39818499
We get it, you really like Kuma.

>>39818521
I think she's funny, sure. I mostly just want to avoid the awkwardness of banging one of our female friends with melissa

>>39818557
We could always just not do it you know

>>39818579
I like this plan better but apparently smiley doesn't so Kuma is the backup

“I’m fine to sit out if you don’t want to dance” You say.
“That would be nice” She says. “I might be a passable dancer, but I can’t say I enjoy it too much”

“Is that so?” You ask. “You seemed to enjoy it just fine from where I was standing”
Melissa gives your hand a squeeze. “That’s because it gave me an excuse to be with you” She says. “Now I don’t need one”

She gives you another peck on the cheek as you reach the meeting room where you agreed to meet with everyone else.

“Took you guys long enough” Cedric says.

The rest of the room mirrors his displeasure at your tardiness.

“Sorry, we kinda slept in” Melissa says.
“Late night, eh?” Dalen asks, bellowing his usual laughter.

“Now that you’re here, we can get going” Laura says.
“About time” Cedric says.

The group all get up and leave the room, and you follow.

>Talk to [insert character] on the way to the main hall

>>39818694
Selene

>>39818694
Chat with Marcy, see how she's doing, ask if there's going to be a crowd of fangirls waiting for her.

>>39818694
Talk to Eleanor and Cedric, see how they're doing and if there's word from their mother.

>>39818694
Marcy and/or Selene.

>writing

You and Melissa part ways for a bit, as she wants to talk to Eleanor about something.

You walk up to where Marcy, Laura and Selene are. “Hey” You say.

Marcy gives you a stern look.
“Oh, hey” Laura says.
“Hiiiiiiiiii” Selene says.

“What’s with the look?” You ask Marcy.
“Giles, I know you’re trying to be polite and discreet. But…” She says. “Silence does not last all night into the morning”

Oh…

You sigh. “A learning experience. I’ll keep that in mind next time” You say.
“Please do” Laura says.
“Selene didn’t hear… you know… us…?” You ask.
“Hear you doing what?” Selene asks, happily skipping along while holding her mother’s hand.

Laura looks at you and shakes her head.
“Good” You say.
“But still try to be more careful, or more quiet” Laura says.
“Or both” Marcy says.

>[ ] Ask Marcy what she’s expecting at the ball

>[ ] Ask Selene if she’s excited

>[ ] Ask Laura if she’s spoken to the king since last night

>[ ] Other

>>39819112
>[ ] Ask Marcy what she’s expecting at the ball
>[ ] Ask Selene if she’s excited

>>39819112
>[ ] Ask Marcy what she’s expecting at the ball
>[ ] Ask Selene if she’s excited

>>39819112
>[ ] Ask Marcy what she’s expecting at the ball

>[ ] Ask Selene if she’s excited

>writing

Perhaps we should rent a house in town to sleep in with Marisa. When the inevitable fight happens we want everyone well rested and not kept up all night by certain 'activities'

>>39819392
>Marisa
you weren't even close anon

>>39819392
We need to get her a ball gag. She got us handcuffs, why not the other way around?

>>39819415
It's 1 in the morning, I stay up late for this quest.

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>>39819450

“So, what are you expecting from this?” You ask Marcy.
“I don’t want to talk about it man… I just want to get this whole ordeal over with…” Marcy says.
“Not a fan of balls?” You ask. Meaning every last bit of the double entendre.
She gives you a look that says ‘I can’t believe you fuckin’ made that joke’.

“Marcellus has never been big on formal events like this” Laura says, oblivious to the wordless interaction going on.
“Buuuuut I’m the Princess’s Guardian, so I manage” She says.

“What about you Selene? Are you excited?” You ask.
“Yes” She says.
“She’s been bouncing around all morning” Laura says.

“What’s got you so worked up?” You ask.

Selene pulls her hand away from Laura, and grabs one of yours with both of hers.

“I wanna dance!” She says.
“You want to dance?” You ask
She nods excitedly.
“With me?” You ask.
She nods again.

Laura giggles. “She’s been talking about it all day”

>[ ] Well, I don’t see how I could refuse

>[ ] I wasn’t really going to dance tonight

>[ ] Other

>>39819539
>[ ] Well, I don’t see how I could refuse

>>39819539
>>[ ] Well, I don’t see how I could refuse

DAMMIT, MELISSA, I JUST WANT TO DANCE WITH A SIX YEAR OLD GIRL, GEEZ.

>>39819539
>[ ] Well, I don’t see how I could refuse

>>39819539
>Well, I don’t see how I could refuse

>>39819589
inb4 melissa asks for loli threesome
she's into some freaky shit

>>39819715
so are we

>writing

>>39819715
>>39819749
So is Selene.

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>>39819715
>>39819749
>>39819797
you guys remember that selene is a product of pedophilia right?

>>39819814
family traditions are important anon

>>39819814
also rape. and yes I do.

>>39819814
We're obviously joking. At least I am

>>39819814
I don't think they're serious but i'm honestly a little afraid to ask at this point.

Bad anons. That is not what lolis are for.

You will all be punished for this

>>39819814
Definitely kidding, in this case.

>>39819891
I don't mind if it's you who punishes me, smiley-senpai

>>39819891
Please don't...

You pick Selene up off the ground. “If you’re looking forward to it that much I guess I can’t refuse now, can I?” You say.

Selene hugs you and holds on while you walk to the main hall.

“So are you going to get down any time soon?” You ask her.
“No” She says, looking perfectly content with her current position.

You roll your eyes and shift Selene around so it’s more comfortable to carry her.

“Why are you so excited about this anyway?” You ask.
“You said you’d dance with me last time” She says. “But I forgot that time because the food was tasty, so now we both hafta make up for it this time!”

You vaguely remember saying something like that, but whatever. It’s not like you don’t want to dance with Selene.

You ruffle Selene’s hair and turn to Laura. “What will you be doing, Laura?” You ask.
“I’ll probably be more swamped than I was back home” She says. “People will be wanting to talk t me about the… uhh… the invasion… and I don’t think I can dance out of it this time”

>[ ] Might be worth a try

>[ ] Business is business

>[ ] Other

>>39820133
>[ ] Business is business

>tfw waifu shenanigans continue after we chose our waifu
when will it end

>>39820133
>[ ] Business is business

>>39820133
>“People will be wanting to talk t me about the… uhh… the invasion… and I don’t think I can dance out of it this time”
You know we REALLY should let someone know that there's access to a spy network.

>>39820288
Uhh.. what?

>>39820297
Oops wrong quest...

>writing

>>39820297
it's a metaphor for a waifu harem, instead of picking one or the other, go to where the paths meet

Clearly

>>39820271
Melissa would probably be the only person we tell.
Control of the supply lines with a spy+merchant network would most effectively cripple the ability for Laust to wage war with the least amount of risk of the spy network being found out.

>>39820432
really we don't necessarily need to tell anyone that WE control it, we could tell one of them to go inform the war council that their services have already been paid for.

“Business is business. There is a war brewing, after all” You say.
Laura sighs. “I guess I don’t even have to ask you to look after Selene” She says.
“Nope” You say.

Laura smiles. “And I’ll at least have Marcellus with me, so it won’t be so bad” She says. “So long as he doesn’t go challenging anyone to a duel”
“Don’t worry, I know this isn't the time or the place. I doubt you’d be getting many suitors now anyway” Marcy says.

“Then it won’t be so bad” Laura says. “This will be ending fairly early anyway”
“It will?” You ask.
Laura nods. “King Julian wanted it to remain a short affair so everyone can get back to business as usual” She says.
“That makes sense. More of a break from the important stuff, rather than the main event” You say.

“Speaking of the main event…” Marcy says.

That didn’t take long. You’ve already reached the main hall.

Melissa comes up from behind you and hooks her arm over yours.
“Couple’s entrance?” You ask.
Melissa smiles.

>Anything to say before you enter?

>>39820167
Maybe that's our punishment for saying lewd jokes about the loli

>>39820577
if so you fucking deserve it.

>>39820570
"sorry turns out i'm already reserved for at least one dance"

>writing

“I should apologize in advance, by the way” You say.
“What for?” Melissa asks.
“I promised someone I’d dance with them while you were talking to Eleanor” You say.
“What? Who?” She asks.

You point your chin to the little that you’re carrying with one arm.

“Ohhhh” Melissa says. “Trying to wrench my man away from me, huh?”
Selene sticks her tongue out at Melissa.
“Uh-oh Melissa. Looks like you’ve got some competition” You say.

“Pfft, competition.” Melissa says. “Like she could compete with me”
“I can so!” Selene says. “I’m gonna beat you, an’ then me and Giles are gonna do that noisy cuddling thing!”
Everyone who heard that looks mortified, especially Laura.

Noisy cuddling? What the hell is- oh.
“Nooooo we are not” You say.
Selene looks up at you, half confused and half annoyed that you stole her thunder. “Why not?”

“Because… Uhh…”

>[ ] Laura take the wheel

>[ ] Where did you even hear about that?

>[ ] That is something only adults do

>[ ] Other

>>39821007
>[ ] That is something only adults do
>[ ] Laura take the wheel

>>39821007
>[ ] That is something only adults do

>[ ] Where did you even hear about that?

>>39821007
"Doing that with you would make me bad in the same way that, uh, certain other bad people are bad."

>>39821007
...
...
...
...
>That is something only adults do.
>Laura take the wheel.
>Please.
>PLEASE.

>>39821007
>[ ] That is something only adults do
She must have used her sneaking abilities to take a look in our room.... this is our punishment

>>39821007
>>That is something only adults do.
>>Laura take the wheel.
I'm curious, though...
>[ ] Where did you even hear about that?

>>39821050
>>39821068
>>39821078
>>39821083
Guys "that is something only adults do" is just going to make her go "alright then i'll steal you and we'll do it when i'm all grown up"

>>39821113
I fail to see the downside to this.

>>39821113
inb4 she has bigger tits than Melissa, when she's her age.

>writing

>>39821113
...and?

“That is something that only adults do” You say.
Selene tilts her head. “So I hafta wait until I’m grown up to do the noisy cuddling?” She asks.

“That’s… no… Where did you even hear that?” You ask.
Laura laughs nervously. “I may not have been completely honest about her not hearing…” She says.

So Selene heard you the other night, or this morning, and Laura told her that we were cuddling noisily.

It’d be cute if it wasn’t so awkward and borderline pedophilic.

You sigh and enter the main hall. It’s not crowded yet, and there are a few secluded tables that suit your purpose…

You go to one and sit Selene down. This was going to have to happen eventually.

>[ ] Give Selene the talk

>[ ] Pass her off to Laura and let her do it

>[ ] Other

>>39821372
>[ ] Give Selene the talk

I believe in you Giles.

>>39821372
>[ ] Give Selene the talk
I don't think laura is the best authority on this sort of thing

>>39821372
>>[ ] Give Selene the talk

I'd let Laura do it, but I would say her experiences would make her information...inaccurate.

>>39821372
>[ ] Give Selene the talk

I regret nothing.

>>39821372
Ask Laura for permission to give Selene the talk, based on the fact that her experiences MIGHT NOT make her the best person to do so

>>39821372
>[] Give Selene the talk
With
>>39821453

>>39821372
>[ ] Give Selene the talk
Of course, we should make sure Laura's cool with it.

>writing

“You alright with me teaching her about this stuff?” You ask Laura.
“I guess… if she’s curious, then there’s only one way to make her give it up” Laura says.

“Are you gonna teach me about noisy cuddling?” Selene asks.
“Yes kiddo, and noisy cuddling is not what it’s called” You say.
“What’s it called?” She asks.
“Intercourse” Melissa says. “Sexual intercourse”

Selene nods, wide eyed and ready to learn.

“Can I leave this to you two? King Julian is waving me over” Laura says.
“Sure. Don’t worry, we won’t corrupt her” Melissa says.
“Much” You say, earning you an elbow to the side from Melissa.

“So what is seksooal intercourse?” Selene asks.
“Well you see….” You say.

You and Melissa spend the next half hour or so explaining the ‘birds and the bees’ to Selene.

“So you only do it with someone you reeeeeeally like?” She asks.
You nod. “Not like a father or a brother, but a lover” You say.
Selene nods pensively. “I get it” She says. “So you and M’lissa love each other?”

“We do” You say.
“Like a mommy and a daddy?” She asks.
“Yes” Melissa says.
“Did that guy like Mommy like that?” She asks.
“No, he didn’t” You say.
“So why did they do intercourse if he didn’t love her?” She asks.
“There are exceptions to that rule, but I think we’ll save those for another time” Melissa says.
“Kay” Selene says.

You and Melissa look at each other and smile.

>[ ] Go and see how Laura is doing

>[ ] Take Selene out to dance

>[ ] See what the others are up to

>[ ] Other

>>39821830
>[ ] Take Selene out to dance

>>39821830
>[ ] Take Selene out to dance

we promised a dance we'll get our dance

>>39821830
>[ ] Take Selene out to dance
we did promise her

>>39821830
>>[ ] Take Selene out to dance

>writing

>>39821830
>“So you and M’lissa love each other?”
>“We do” You say.
>“Like a mommy and a daddy?” She asks.
>“Yes” Melissa says.

>You and Melissa look at each other and smile.

inb4 Melissa's pregnant.

“Well then, M’lady Selene” You say, standing and bowing to her. “Would you give me the privilege of a dance?”

You look up just in time to catch Selene smile from ear to ear. Then she bounces off her chair and takes your hand, pulling you with all her might over to the dance floor.

“I’ll be back” You say.
Melissa leans back in her chair. “See you soon”

When you reach the dance floor, it occurs to you how awkward it will be to dance with someone half your height…

So you grab her hands and put her up on your feet, and dance that way. It helps a lot, because she doesn’t know the steps.

It’s also cute as hell.

Selene is wearing a yellow dress similar to the one she wore in Laust. But it’s obviously not the same one, as that one would still be back at the palace.

“You’re good at this!” Selene says.
“Thank you! I’ve had tons of practice” You say.
“Can you teach me how to dance?” She asks.
“I’d have to learn how properly first. You’d probably have a better time asking Laura” You say.
“But Laura is gonna be real busy soon” Selene says. “Since she’s gotta take our house back from that mean guy”
“I’m sure she can find some time to spare for you” You say.

Selene thinks for a moment. “Do you think I’ll ever have a proper daddy?” She asks.

>[ ] Maybe some day

>[ ] Knowing Laura… probably not…

>[ ] Yes, as soon as you set Laura up with one

>[ ] Other

>>39822171
>[ ] Maybe some day

>>39822171
>[ ] Maybe some day

>>39822171
>[ ] Maybe some day

>>39822171
>Maybe some day
"Your mother needs to find someone she loves who loves her in the same way."

>>39822171
>>[ ] Maybe some day
"And trust me, you know what to do, if anyone's mean to her, right?"

"Turn his nuts to dust?"

"Turn his nuts to dust."

>writing

>>39822262
inb4 she turns our nuts to dust for turning laura down

>>39822262
That's actually pretty awful advice

>>39822346
She seems to be a prodigy, when it comes to the nutshot.

“Maybe someday” You say.
“Really?” She asks.
“Of course. But, she needs to find someone who she loves that loves her in the same way” You say.

And then she has to not shoot them or try to rape them… hopefully she’s out of that phase for good…

“Will I get to call that guy daddy?” She asks.
“Not right away, that might scare him off” You say.
“Oh…” She says. “When would I be able to call him daddy?”
“Probably when their relationship becomes serious. But make sure you ask him first” You say.
Selene nods, and you smile at her.

Then you feel a chill go down your spine, and a commotion over by where the King and Queen should be with Laura…

The dancing stops, and so does the music. It seems like you weren’t the only one who felt that…

You also feel magic, a dark and foul kind of magic…

>[ ] Go check it out

>[ ] Hang back

>[ ] Other

>>39822404
>[ ] Go check it out

>>39822404
>>[ ] Go check it out

>>39822404
>[ ] Other

Find Cedric and Dalen, get Selene behind the two nice men with halberds.

>writing

The chill seems to have spooked Selene, as she looks around with wide eyes.

“Giles, what’s going on?” She asks.
“I think I have an idea…” You say. That chill was definitely Cassandra, but this magic… you’ve never felt anything like it before.

You look around the room for familiar faces and spot Dalen and the twins close by, so you pick Selene up and walk briskly over to them.

“Giles, what’s happening?” Dalen asks.
“Not sure. I’m going to check it out now, if you’ll be so kind as to keep an eye on Selene for me” You say.
“Sure thing” Eleanor says, taking the scared girl from you.

Selene immediately buries her face in Eleanor’s shoulder.
“I’ll be back” You say.

Dalen and Cedric nod to you.
“There there, everything is going to be okay” You hear Eleanor say as you make your way over to the commotion.

It doesn’t take much to push through the crowd, and when you reach the front you see that what you thought was correct. Cassandra is here, holding two leather bags. A large one with two orbish looking objects in it, and a small one that oozes with dark magic…

>[1/2]

>>39822636
If this is some freaky mind control shit, then it's time to bust out Mr. Stab 'Em & Slam 'Em.

“”If you have not come to sue for peace, then why are you here?” King Julian asks.

“I’m here to make good on our agreement” Cassandra says.
“You do not have my son or his wife” He says.
“I do” Cassandra says, holding up the large leather bag and tossing it at the King’s feet.

The bag flops open and two heads roll out… one the head of a young man with black hair, the other is of a blonde woman…

Louis and Louise.

The King bristles with rage. “And just what is the meaning of this?”
“Our agreement, Prince Louis and his wife, for Lady Laura and Lady Selene.” She says. “It is not my fault that you failed to specify a state that they must arrive in.”

Laura backs away from both the King and Cassandra. “Uncle… is this true?”
“Julian… tell me you didn’t!” The Queen says.
“A King must do what a King must do” Cassandra says. “Is that not how you spoke it?”
“I will not be giving you my nieces for the corpse of my son” The King says.

“I thought you might…” Cassandra says, holding up the smaller leather bag. "But I think I will be leaving with them regardless"

>[ ] Stop her!

>[ ] See where this goes…

>[ ] Other

>>39822717
>[ ] Stop her!

This could go badly either way.

>>39822717
>[ ] Stop her!
throw some fucking knives at her face dont give her the chance to react

>>39822717
>>[ ] Stop her!

>>39822717
>>[ ] Stop her!

This isn't even a goddamn choice, son.

>>39822717
>[ ] Stop her!

you know Rodick is a fucking idiot

Okay, so whoever she is, she's probably like our evil counterpart, only more experienced.

>writing

>>39822797
Whatever plot armor she's wearing, we ain't backin' down.

"Have you ever danced with a Devil, in pale moonlight?"

Thinking about it...she probably expected that. She seems to be really good at second guessing us. I think we need to get a bit more clever.

>>39822888
inb4 she uses mind control magic on us

>>39822888
i kinda hate how she know everything, it fucking annoying. I know she is smart but now it just like she is fucking god or something

You have a bad feeling about this.

A VERY bad feeling about this.

You extract your cane from inside your cloak and pull out one of your Night Shell daggers. Then you rush forward, cracking the wooden nub off your cane and drawing your arm back to throw…

Too late

Cassandra holds the bag high up in the air and throws it at the ground. “Dead Rise” She says.

Wait… Dead Rise? Oh gods no!

There is only one way to raise the dead in this world. And that is to trap their soul inside a crystal before it can pass on. It’s a foul, taboo magic. And it’s taboo for a good reason.

Those who are trapped with Dead Rise suffer a fate worse than death. For suffer they do until their soul is released.

A thick, dark purple smoke fills your vision and coalesces into physical, human forms.

Most of them wear the standard guard uniform from the Palace. But disturbingly, there are some you recognize.

There’s Debra, Salem, Louis, Louise, the King and Queen of Laust, The smuggler, Lord Melivitch… Has she been following you this entire time?

You search for any children or your Father but they don’t seem to be among the spectres, much to your relief.

But your face freezes in horror when you finally spot the last face you expected to see.
It’s been so long since he died that you would never have expected him to be here…

Klaus. She has Klaus’s soul. Scratch that, she’s had Klaus’s soul all this time. You can’t cast Dead Rise unless the person has just died, so it’s likely that she took his soul before you even knew he was dead…

“Say hello to the end! The end of your petty rebellion, and your miserable lives! I've even brought your loved ones back to witness it!" Cassandra shouts over the rush of screams as people realize what's happening.

You take up your stance and prepare to fight.

Whatever this woman is, she damn well isn't getting away with this.

That's all for tonight. I hope you guys still enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed writing it!

Next thread will be this weekend. Not sure which day yet, but definitely this weekend.

As always, I'll be sticking around for question/suggestion time!

Say your prayers, folks.

This feels like penultimate boss time.

>>39822989
>Cassandra has been following us since we were a kid
what

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>>39822989
See, NOW I'm gonna have to kill ya.

Inb4 regardless of our rolls we lose because the QM is planning a rescue sequence .

>>39823005
thanks for running
fuck you for the cliff hanger

>>39822989
>Debra
As in Cedric and Eleanor's mother?

She's after we're done with her, we're shoving this cane RIGHT UP RODERICK'S ASS.

>>39823020
I'm having trouble figuring out how that could possibly make any sense

>>39823063
I'm starting to think Roderick is a puppet ruler. Cassandra's the real brains behind the operation.

>>39823020
Yup. She's a demon. Or a god. Or both.

>>39823085
Probably been putting fate that we butterflied out of whack just through regular action back on track

>>39823126
I guessed when we first met her that she was the physical embodiment of fate. I'm thinking I might have actually been right

>>39823107
you think??
>>39823005
was there anything that could have prepared this i.e spies and shit?
>>39823020
/ss/

In ANY case, I believe we know who carries the hateboner torch, now.

>>39823005
Does dead rise give control over the souls you use it on or something?

>>39823155
>was there anything that could have prepared this i.e spies and shit?
murdering her when we first saw her in town?

>>39823155
Not really. As much as I hate to admit it, the only way you guys would have missed this event would be if you skipped the ball.

It still would have happened, but you guys would have missed it and bad things would have happened to everyone. Bad things may still happen to everyone, but that'll all depend on your performance.

As it is, this is an important reveal and will hopefully end up being one of the better action bits in the quest so far

>>39823208
Haha... hahahahahAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

>>39823263
>Haha... hahahahahAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
yeah i didn't REALLY think so

>>39823263
Why were you pushing for the open relationship between melissa and giles so much?

>>39823263
about these undead, are they somehow stronger than normal human. Cause I dont want to do the whole "you killed me, you devil" with Klaus

>>39823347
That was all in character.
Melissa wanted it, not me.

>>39823372
You don't know. Your knowledge of this spell comes from its brief description in a book you read once, which basically said: spell bad, do not use.

>>39823373
Seemed really strange to me. Like its not something a new couple who both just lost their virginity to each other would really consider. Especially going for the threesome so soon. Unless the rumors of melissa being a slut were true

>>39823373
What does Kuma look like? Is she cute?

Should we expect Melissa to go after Cedric, or someone along those lines?

>>39823409
Unless polyamory is really common in this setting or something

>>39823421
I'll add a description for her soon
And you'll see.

>>39823432
It's not

>>39823373
>tfw you made melissa a slut only after we chose her
I changed my mind, crazy laura is better

>>39823421
I think Mellisa wanted another girl

>>39823442
Frankly I was really hoping you'd tone down the sex and romance some. Even if there's no smut the quest has been a bit too focused on it for my tastes lately

>>39823603
Expect that to change