>>41247357
>>[ ] Ask what her relationship with Claire is like

>>41247357
>[ ] Ask her who the man with her and Claire last night was.

>>41247357
>>[ ] Ask her if she can maybe move back a little
and then ask
>[ ] Ask her who the man with her and Claire last night was.

>>41247357
>[ ] Ask what her relationship with Claire is like

>>41247357
>[ ] Ask what her relationship with Claire is like

>>41247357
>Ask her to move a little
She has no reasob to be so close and she is doing it on purpose to piss of Claire

>>41247605
I don't know if that's her plan and Salif is too nice to ask her to move, in my opinion.

>>41247632

I think she commented about Claire not been ablle to deal with competition

>writing

>>41247686
Or she could be too friendly or Salif could assume that's how they act in germany, but your'e assuming she's doing it to piss her friend off.

As subtly as you can, you try to scoot your chair over a little to make some space between the two of you... to no avail. Abigail notices and scoots into the gap, smiling intently the whole time.

You sigh. So she knows she's making you uncomfortable. Great.

"So are you and Claire... friends?" You ask.
"Are we friends?" She echoes. "I don't think so"
"So you're not friends?" You ask.

"We're friendly" She says. "But I don't know if I'd call us friends"
"Frenemies?" You ask.
Abigail considers it for a moment before answering. "Yes, I suppose that fits" She says.

"How long have you been... frenemies?" You ask.
Abigail smiles reminiscently. "Since we were girls" She says. "Like I said, our families have always been close"

"Was the other guy with you at the cafe also a family friend?" You ask.
"The other... oh. You mean Harvey" She spits the name like it's poison on her tongue. "He's... something"
"I see..." You say. "Are you two close with him too?"

"We know him- have known him for a while" She says. "I wouldn't worry about competition. Claire dislikes him just as much as I do"
"Well that's good n-" You stop dead in your tracks, looking back to Abigail to find her smiling from ear to ear.

"Oh, caught yourself there now did we?" She asks. "Could it be that Claire has an admirer in you?"

>[ ] I won't deny that...

>[ ] No

>[ ] Change the subject

>[ ] Other

>>41248160
>[ ] I won't deny that...

>>41248160
>[ ] Change the subject

>>41248160
>>[ ] I won't deny that...
Kinda hard to deny when you walked (wheeled) her home in the middle of the night.

>>41248160
>[ ] I won't deny that...

>writing

You reel back in shock at what just happened.

"Oh my, that is an exquisite face" She says. "Got it on the nose, did I?"
"I..." You pause and sigh. Unable to think of a way out, you accept your defeat. "... won't deny that. I don't think I can at this point"

Abigail giggles and claps her hands. "That's adorable" She says, hugging your arm.
"What are you doing?" You ask.
"Helping you" She says. "I'll let you in on a little secret: Claire might seem all gentle, but she has a competitive streak a mile-wide. If she sees me all over you like this... well, you know"

>[ ] I'd rather you not...

>[ ] That's kind of cheating

>[ ] Go on...

>>41248501
>>[ ] That's kind of cheating

>>41248501
>[ ] I'd rather you not...

>>41248501
>[ ] I'd rather you not...

>>41248501
>[ ] That's kind of cheating

>>41248501
>>[ ] That's kind of cheating

>>41248501
>[ ] That's kind of cheating

>writing

"I'd rather you not do that" You say, pushing her away with a finger on her forehead.
"Awww, why not?" She asks.
"Because it feels like cheating" You say.

Abigail tilts her head, looking at you curiously. You really can't help but notice how damn pretty her eyes are. "I see" She says. "I suppose it would be"
"Thank you" You say,

Her curious gaze slowly turns to something different. The only word you could put to it would be 'seductive', but that doesn't seem right... alluring, maybe?

Her head turns down, and she looks at you from underneath her bangs with a... something sort of smile...

You'll have to look up an adjective for that. Your vocabulary needs work, it seems.

"I think-" She says in a low tone.

"Okay everyone~!" Ms. Browning says, drowning out whatever Abigail was saying. "Now that I've finally fished out my fu-uuuull lesson plan, it's time to stop chatting and and get your instruments ready!"

You go through the motions of readying your stuff. Plugging in your guitar, switching your amp on, making sure your music stand isn't about to fall over. You didn't get time to tune, but hopefully you won't sound too bad.

"Sorry, I missed that last bit" You say quietly. "What did you say?"
"Oh, nothing" Abigail says.

>[1/2]

It takes no small amount of effort to keep your focus on your playing. You mess up a few times, but no one seems to notice.

The reason for this, is because you're distracted. Distracted by the girl leaning up against your shoulder, watching everything you do.

Now, if you weren't an immature, hormone driven teenager, this wouldn't be so bad. But that's exactly what you are, and being in close proximity to a pretty girl who smells like flowers does things to your brain that can make it difficult to concentrate on the task at hand.

You breathe a sigh of relief as the bell rings, signaling the end of class. Abigail smiles and grabs her things.

"I'll be going, then. Seems like Claire might need a hand getting to her next class." She says. "Unless you'd like some quality time with her"

Abigail smiles deviously as the words leave her mouth.

Well, you don't have to go home and make lunch for Kyla again, as the leftovers from last night are still there. so you'll...

>[ ] Offer to take Claire to her English class

>[ ] Talk to Ms. Browning about tonight

>[ ] Head to the cafeteria

>[ ] Other

>>41249198
>>[ ] Offer to take Claire to her English class
"Yeah maybe I will."

REVERSAL

>>41249198
>[ ] Offer to take Claire to her English class

>>41249198
>>[ ] Offer to take Claire to her English class

>>41249198
>[ ] Offer to take Claire to her English class

>>41249198
Abby is sexy stone. Err sexy hand, wait no stone hand. Yeah.

>>41249362
I dunno about Stonehands but I get a vibe that she is a participant.

Or I could be overly paranoid.

>writing

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>>41249390
>mfw all the participants are flocking towards Salif

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>>41249390
I get a vibe that she'll totally do her best to steal us from Clair. I would enjoy that very much.

>>41249431
Excellent use of gif.

>>41249390
I think we get that vibe from everyone.
I think the only named character I don't think is a participant is our cat. And even with that I am not so sure sometimes.

>>41249541
Our cat is just another god that can his/her presence from the loli god

"That doesn't sound so bad" You say.
Abigail giggles. "I didn't think you'd say no" She says. "I have lunch now, so I'll be on the cafeteria"

Abigail smiles, turns on her heel and walks out of the room.

You sigh again. "So even my lunch period isn't safe..." You say.

You shake off the effect that girl seems to have on you. Even though her presence is kind of annoying, she is still VERY attractive...

You shake it off again, and walk over to Claire.

"Have a good time wis Abigail?" She asks. It doesn't sound spiteful, more like she's genuinely curious.
"Is she always... Y'know" You say.
"Abigail?" She asks, then she laughs. "Yes, unfortunately. Zat is what she is"

You laugh in turn, and take the handles of her wheelchair. "I assume you'd like a hand" You say.
"I do" Claire replies. "Merci"

>[1/2]

"So, yeah" You say as you wheel Claire out of the room. "Abigail is... interesting"
"Don't let her antics get to you" Claire says. "She has always been forward, sometimes even unrestrained. It has lead to some... awkward instances"
"Any that come to mind?" You ask.

Claire holds a hand up and wags her finger. "Ah, ah, ah~" She says. "Zat I cannot tell you. If you really want to know, you should ask her"
"Will she just tell me?" You ask.
"Zat depends" She says.
"On what?" You ask.
"On whezer or not she likes you" She says. "If she doesn't, she will tell you because she does not care what you sink. If she does, she would razer you not know about her... uhh... how to say... 'less than ladylike' behaviour"

"I see..." You say. "And what about you?"
"What about me?" Claire asks back.
"Is there a way to tell if you like someone?" You ask.
Claire turns back to see you, and smiles. "No, but... if I didn't like you, I'd say so" She says.

"Noted" You say.

The rest of the trip to the 3rd floor passes in silence, until you're almost at her classroom.

"You know, Julia says she should be well enough to return to school tomorrow, so you won't have to do zis anymore" She says. "I know it's a bit out of your way..."
"Not really" You say. "I don't mind. You're fun to talk to"
"Really?" She asks.
"Yeah. Besides, we're friends aren't we?" You ask
"Y-yes" She says. "Of course, sank you"
"It's nothing" You say.
"It's not" She says. "It might be to you, but it's a big help for me; so sank you"
"You're welcome" You say.

"So... I was wondering... are you... eh-heheh... are you doing anything tonight?" She asks.
"I am, unfortunately. I'm supposed to have dinner with my new neighbour" You say.
"Ahhh... Zat is too bad" She says, wheeling herself away from you towards her classroom. "Maybe some ozer time"

>[2/3]

>>41249472
Let me be the first one to say it ( and maybe the only one)
Abgail a shit. Shiiiiiiiiiit!

You get about halfway down the stairs to the first floor when a realization hits you like a stone hand to the gut.

Was she... was she going to ask you out?

And did you turn her down?

You stop dead in your tracks, and for a moment you consider canceling your plans with Ms. Browning and bolting back into her English class to tell her that you're now free tonight. But you get the better of that urge.

You'll have to get Claire's phone number at some point... maybe after school today, if you can spot her.

You make quick work of the rest of your trip to the cafeteria, and head inside.

3 people stand out among the myriad of faces: Yui, Dwight, and Abigail.

Abigail looks up as you come in, and smiles at you. Yui and Dwight seem to be locked in a tense game of cards...

>[ ] Head over to Abigail

>[ ] Head over to Yui and Dwight

>[ ] Invite Abigail to hang out with you, Yui and Dwight

>[ ] Turn around and go home

>>41250117
I'm just enjoying the ride.

>>41250215
>>[ ] Head over to Yui and Dwight
Give Abigail a wave though.

>>41250215
>[ ] Invite Abigail to hang out with you, Yui and Dwight

>>41250242
>[ ] Invite Abigail to hang out with you, Yui and Dwight
She's a little too forward but it doesn't mean we shouldn't try to be friends with her.

>>41250242
whoops didn't mean to do that.

>>41250215
>[ ] Invite Abigail to hang out with you, Yui and Dwight

>writing

>>41250215
>>[ ] Head over to Yui and Dwight
no abgail

You return Abigail's friendly smile, and she smiles a bit wider in turn. So you walk over to where she's sitting.

"Come to see me?" She asks.
"Actually, my friends are both over there" You say. "I was wondering if you wanted to come join me over there"
"And have to share your attention?" She asks.
"Do you want to come or not?" You ask.

She giggles. "It's better than the alternative" She says, grabbing her bag and hopping out of her chair. "Shall we?"

You shrug and lead her over to where Yui and Dwight are sitting.

"Hey guys, this is-" You're cut off by a loud smack on the table.

"Dangit" Dwight says. "All my jacks were in there!"
"Were they? I didn't notice" Yui says gleefully.

Oh, so that's what they're playing. Egyptian War: a game of nothing but reflex and luck.

"Hey guys" You say, again.
"Oh! Hey Saif, and uhh... girl I haven't met" Yui says,
"This is Abigail" You say.
"She new?" Yui asks.
"Yes" You say.
"Welcome to the school" Yui says, extending her hand. "I'm Yui Malikov, and this scrub over here is Dwight Warren"
"Abigail Dietrich" Abigail says.

Yui smiles and turns back to Dwight. "Alright, let's finish this quick" She says.

They start playing again, tuning you out to concentrate on the game...

>[ ] Join the game and wreck them

>[ ] Ask Abigail about those things Claire told you about

>[ ] Tell Abigail the rules so you can all play

>[ ] Other

>>41250809
dammit, too late

>>41250821
>>[ ] Join the game and wreck them
>[ ] Tell Abigail the rules so you can all play

>>41250821
>>[ ] Join the game and wreck them

MS. BROWNING, CAN I BRING A +1 TO THIS THING? PLEASE, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.

HELP A BROTHER HOOK UP.

>>41250821
>[ ] Join the game and wreck them

>>41250849
If you refuse, so help me God... I won't bring coffee.

>>41250821
>[ ] Join the game and wreck them
>[ ] Tell Abigail the rules so you can all play
Inviting her to the table but not to the game is just rude.

>>41250849

THIIIIISSS
fuck cards, we should head t the teachers room RIGHT NOW!!!

>>41250845

As a metter of fact>>41250845

changing to>>41250942

>>41250821
>>41250849
Officially voting this.

We need to introduce the french pussy to our irish (named) pussy

>writing

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>>41251083

You watch for a moment, until a pair hits the table. Then you strike.

"Dang it!" Yui shouts.
"There" You say, handing off the pile you grabbed to Abigail. "Why don't you guys explain the rules to her"

You turn and head to the door, having come up to your conundrum from five minutes ago.

"Where are you off to?" Dwight asks.
"Something I have to do" You say. "be right back"

You're pretty sure that the music room is empty right now, so Ms. Browning should be in her office. You go into the classroom and knock on her office door.

"No solicitors" Ms. Browning says from behind the door.
"You busy?" You ask.
"Yes, but come in anyway" She says. "What's up Saif?"
"I was wondering... if I could maybe bring someone to dinner tonight" You ask.
"Someone your age?" She asks, not once looking up from her work.
"Yes" You say.
"Female?" She asks.
"Y-yeah" You reply.
"Pretty?" She asks.
"I guess... I mean-"
"Last name: Beaumont, first name: Claire?" She asks.

You stop. Completely dumbfounded.

Ms. Browning looks over at you with a smug grin. "Your poker face is comically bad" She says. "And so is your ability to hide your feelings"
"Buh..."
"Which isn't a bad thing, necessarily" She says. "I for one find it endearing"
"Uhhhhh"
"Yes she can come" Ms. Browning says. "In fact, she was already going to be there. I invited her yesterday"
"Wait... what?" You ask.
"Claire's mum and mine were good friends" She says.
"Uhhh..." You say again.
"I'll let you process that" She says. "on your own time, in your own space"
"Meaning..."
"Out of my office, I have work to do" She says.

You blink a few times, trying to come up with a retort; but you choose instead to...

>[ ] Head back to your friends (and Abigail)

>[ ] Ask her if you can hang in the classroom and practice your guitar

>[ ] Other

>>41251496
>>[ ] Head back to your friends (and Abigail)
In like a daze.

Ms. Browning is pretty cool.

>>41251496
>[ ] Head back to your friends (and Abigail)
I didn't see this coming and I love Salifs reaction to it.

>>41251496
>[ ] Head back to your friends (and Abigail)

>>41251496
>>[ ] Ask her if you can hang in the classroom and practice your guitar
>[ ] Other Invite Claire like you didn't know a thing

>>41251496
>[ ] Head back to your friends (and Abigail)

>>41251496
>>[ ] Head back to your friends (and Abigail)

>writing

You blink a few more times, then shake off your daze. "So what kind of coffee do you want me to grab?" You ask.
She smiles. "Any will do, as long as it doesn't suck" She says, then she makes a sweeping gesture with her hand, waving you out of the room.

You nod, turn around, and leave.

Alright then. So there never was a conundrum. In fact, Claire was probably about to do the same thing you just tried: try to invite you to a dinner you were already going to.

You wonder if Ms. Browning knew this would happen. She's obviously got something in mind, having the two of you come over without telling each that the other was coming. But there's no way she could know that you'd both think to invite the other.

... or did she?

No... it's not possible...

... or is it?

You shake your head. Either way, it doesn't matter now. This whole thing was incredibly scheme-y of her. you should watch your step around her for the time being.

You get back to the cafeteria and find Yui, Dwight and Abigail right where you left them. Their decks all look to be about the same size, meaning the game's about even.

Quietly, you sit down and...

>[ ] Join in

>[ ] Get some work done

>[ ] Other

>>41251931
>>[ ] Join in

>>41251931
>[ ] Get some work done

>>41251931
>contemplate the universe in a daze
we should really be learning magic

>>41251931
>>[ ] Get some work done

we haven't been studing a lot lately

>>41251931
>[ ] Get some work done
Shit, isn't that essay due tomorrow?

>>41251931
>>[ ] Get some work done

... With a side dash of scathing commentary.

>>41251931
>[ ] Get some work done

>writing

Brownings is the Traitor
She's trying to set up a mega-alliance

>>41252263
Fuck, I hope our teacher isn't the one in the Sailor Scout uniform...

Would that make whoever calls her away from class 'The Smith'?

Gods, I hope that scenario isn't the case, imagine her daughter catching her in that outfit.

You observe the game for a moment, looking for a way in. But something itches you. You remember that you still have that dang essay to finish.

Reluctantly, you pull yourself away from the entertainment and pull out your books and your iPod. You plus in your headphones, put pencil to paper, and get to work...

You actually manage to finish the rough draft before an abrupt change of music on your iPod draws your attention...

https://youtu.be/li8ZqVGzDXQ

You chuckle and pull out an earphone. Turning to see the one responisble, you see Yui; she smiles at you and wags your iPod.

"I can't believe you have that on there" Yui says "I put that on as a joke"
"I'm lazy" You reply "There's a whole bunch of junk on there that needs to be purged, I just haven't had the time"
"Haven't had the time?" Yui asks, raising an eyebrow.
"Couldn't be arsed" You correct yourself.
"Much better" She says.

"Malikov..." Abigail says. "Hang on... are you two siblings?"
"Yes" You say
"Kind of" Yui says.

"Kind of?" You ask.
"Adopted siblings" Yui says.

Abigail nods "I see" She says. "Who are your parents?"
"Parent" Yui says.
"You've met him" You say. "Boss. He runs the cafe"
"Ohhhh" Abigail says. "How did you end up in his care?"

>[ ] That's a bit personal

>[ ] Tell the story

>[ ] Give her a bare bones version

>[ ] Other

>>41252376
>>[ ] Give her a bare bones version

Also that song is kinda relevant for the Arena

>>41252376
>[ ] Tell the story
I want to hear this..

>>41252376
>[ ] Give her a bare bones version

>>41252376
>[ ] Give her a bare bones version

>>41252376
>[ ] Give her a bare bones version
We just met her, no need to go in full detail

>>41252376
>>[ ] Give her a bare bones version

>writing

"He found us in an alley" You say.
"An alley?" Abigail asks
"In the rain" Yui says.

Abigail gives you an odd look. "And he just offered to take you in like that?" She asks. "How did you end up in the alley in the first place?"
"Dunno" You say. "Memory's a little hazy. And he didn't just take us in, we've had to work for it"
"Hmm" She says. "It's definitely an interesting story"

"It's the past" You say. "I'm pretty content with the way things are now"
"If by 'content with', you mean 'too lazy to change'. Then yes, I agree with you" Yui says.
"Is there a difference?" You ask.
"Yes" She says.
"What is it?" You ask.
"It's called still having shit like..." Yui scrolls through your iPod for a second. "... Maroon 5 on your mp3 player"
"Old Maroon 5" You say, "And I happen to like them"
"How does it fell having such shit taste?" She asks.
"Says the girl that enjoyed Aldno-one-dies unironically" You say.
"That's different" She says.
"How so?" You ask.
"Inaho is my husbando" Yui says.

"They certainly bicker like siblings" Abigail says to Dwight, loud enough for you to hear it.
"You think so?" Dwight asks. "They seem more like an old couple to me"

Yui straightens right up, then grabs the deck of cards and flicks them all at Dwight.

"What the-"
"My bad. I'm sorry" Yui says, very obviously not sorry. "My hand slipped"

Dwight's response is cut off by the bell...

>[ ] Help Dwight clean up the cards

>[ ] He earned this by angering the Yui, go to class

>[ ] Other

>>41252894
>>[ ] He earned this by angering the Yui, go to class

>>41252894
>[ ] He earned this by angering the Yui, go to class
No one messes with the Yui. Make it very clear to him.... and them slap her ass when she is going to her class

>>41252894
>Who's the one who warned me about angering Yui?

>>41252894
>>[ ] Help Dwight clean up the cards
I'm kinda inclined to help our bro out.
(even if he did deserve it).

>>41252894
>[ ] Other
"Wish I could help but I have to talk to Claire, you understand right?"

>writing

Yui stands up angrily, then completely switches gears from angry to cheerful. "See you in class, Saif" She says. And then she's gone.

Abigail says her farewells and takes her leave as well, but not before blowing you a kiss.

You give Dwight a knowing smile.
"Not gonna help me out bruh?" He asks.
"Who was the one who warned me about not angering Yui?" You ask.
"Oh jeez" He says.
"Was it Veer? No... maybe Safi? Couldn't be... do you know who it was?" You ask.
He sighs. "It was me" He says.

You stand up and pat him on the shoulder. "Have fun with that, buddy. I'll see you tomorrow" You say.
"Later" He says.

You head out of the cafeteria and up to the 2nd floor science hallway and into your classroom.

Safi is here today, and she's sitting hunched over with her head on the desk.

>[ ] Spook her

>[ ] Say hi

>[ ] Other

>>41253209
>>[ ] Say hi

>>41253209
>>[ ] Spook her

>>41253209
>[ ] Say hi

>>41253209
>>[ ] Say hi

>>41253209
>[ ] Say hi

>>41253209
>>[ ] Say hi

>writing

Anyone worried Saif might be some forgotten deity?

I mean he has the ability to stop/slow time or at least his own time. Doesn't exactly seem too mortal.

>>41253466
Deity? Don't think so.

Human experiment? Possibly.

>>41253490

That makes me believe that Yui has some kind of power too...

Did we ever discuss it with her/asked?

>>41253505
No idea, it might be something unspoken between them but we don't know yet.

>>41253466
If i remember correctly, this is a contest of mages since each champion has an "affinity" so maybe his parents were time mages

You quickly decide against spooking her. It would be funny on a normal day, but not right now. Instead, you walk up and take your seat.

"Heya" You say.
Safi groans in response.
"Not feeling well?" You ask.
"My vagina is bleeding and my head feels like someone filled a tube sock with Tylenol and beat me with it for a few minutes" She says.
"Thaaaaat sucks. Also TMI" You say.
"You asked" She replies.
"I asked how you were feeling, not how you're flowing this period" You say. "And why Tylenol?"
"The irony of being beaten in the head with headache medication makes it hurt that much more" She says.

"Would you like a Tylenol?" You ask. "I could run down to the office and see if I can grab one for you"
"Only if you can bring back a lethal dose" She says.
"That I can't do" You say. "Sorry to disappoint"
"Your disappointment isn't going to put me out of my misery" She says.
"Oh, stop being so melodramatic" You say.
Safi lets out another long groan.

You put a hand on her back and rub. "Oh come on, you'll live" You say.
"Live to do this again next month" She says, groaning again.
"And you'll survive that too" You say.

"Is there a problem?" A familiar voice with a british accent asks.
"No, Safi's just feeling a little under the weather still" You say.
"Kiiiiiiiiilllllllll meeeeeeeeeee" Safi says.

You and Mr. Pemberton exchange looks. "Is she going to be alright?" He asks.
"She's like this every time she gets sick" You say.
"Ah" He says. "Carry on, then"

You continue to rub Safi's back for the duration of the class. It seems to calm her down at least a little. Enough that she isn't interrupting the lesson with her groans.

When the class ends, you stand up and-

>[ ] Go to your next class

>[ ] Offer to take Safi down to the office

>[ ] Other

Judging by how disgusted Abigail seems to be in Harvey, am I the only one who thinks he could be the Tyrant, or the Glutton?

If she's involved, and it sure as hell seems like she is. Then again, this is Fate/Stay Shadowrun Quest.

>>41253593
>>[ ] Offer to take Safi down to the office

>>41253593
>[ ] Offer to take Safi down to the office

>>41253593
>[ ] Offer to take Safi down to the office

>>41253593
>[ ] Go to your next class

>>41253593
>>[ ] Offer to take Safi down to the office

>>41253611
Not a damn clue. We need more information on the Champions before we can start connecting them to real life people.

>writing

>>41253593
>[ ] Go to your next class

>>41253611
>>41253684
As was said: Fate/Stay Shadowrun

You keep your hand on Safi's back and lean over to try and see her face. "You want me to take you down to the office?" You ask.
"I can manage" She says, slowly standing up.
"What's your next class again?" You ask. "I can at least help you get down there"

"World religion" She says. "It's not far. I can make it on my own"
"You sure?" You ask.
She smiles weakly. "Yeah" She says. "I'm good"
You shrug. "If you say so"
"If you really want to help that badly, then I'll be coming over to your house tomorrow" She says.
"Why?" You ask.
"To play with your kitty" She says.
You consider it, then shrug. "I'm okay with that" You say. "I'll keep you posted, though. I may end up being out tomorrow"
"Kyla will let me in" She says.
"Do I get a say in this?" You ask.
"No" She says. "See you"

Safi walks slowly out of the classroom, her spirits lifted somehow by whatever the hell just happened there.

"I don't get a say in much these days, do I?" You say, to no one in particular.
"I think you'll find that a man's control over his life diminishes as he introduces women into it" Mr. Pemberton says.

You jump, startled.

"Oh don't look surprised" He says. "This is my classroom, after all"
"Yes. Right" You say. "I'll see you tomorrow, then"
"Have a good evening" He says.
"Uhh, you too" You say, turning and walking out.

Shit. You can usually tell when someone is in a room. He totally caught you off guard there...

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>>41253830
>Shit. You can usually tell when someone is in a room. He totally caught you off guard there...
We must over analyze the hell out of this.

>>41253860

The Listener or something?

Talking about thet, the app said that there were a 100 spots but on 20 champions, did we get invited too late or there are more people coming?

>>41253896
I think we were either thrown in late, or at the last minute, and like, 30 people were already dead.

>>41252894
>Aldno-one-dies
My god my sides
But in reality, that show was not that bad at first. Also some guy did die within the first few episodes.

Must suck, learning magic, getting chosen by a god, then he/she/it has to watch you get your head pounded into the dirt on the first night.

You walk up to the 3rd floor, your senses open to everything around you. Concerned that you're losing your touch.

You're alerted to the presence of someone approaching you, even through the crowd. So you take action, stepping to the side and back, then countering with a slap to the butt.

"Ow!" Yui says. "Dang, how did you know?"
You laugh. "You have much to learn" You say in a mock sagely manner.
Yui giggles. "Oh, teach me sensei" She says.
"Ha! You are 100 years too early to train under me" You say, taking off as quickly as the crowd will let you, laughing like a maniac the whole way.

Yui gives chase, and you both arrive at your class in no time. Yui is out of breath when she arrives, but you're not even fazed.

"You need to exercise more" You say.
"I know... I've been slacking since I moved out" She says. "You making Kyla do your morning routine?"
"Of course" You say. "Someone has to whip that kid into shape"

Yui giggles, and heads to her seat, leaving you to do the same.

The class passes by quickly enough, as it ends up being another work period. You spend 10 minutes proofreading your finished rough draft. You look at your watch, and there's still an hour left of class...

Even if you messed with time, the most you could shave off of that is maaaaybe 15 minutes... so you-

>[ ] Read

>[ ] Study another subject

>[ ] Attempt to doodle

>[ ] Other

Also
>Mess with time? [Y/N]

>>41253970
By a (possibly german) operetta with a big-ass stone fist, if what she said was correct, when we first met her.

>They all die so easily...

>>41253896
>>41253938
Stonehand had killed around 30 people alone before running into you

There were 100 at the start of the first night, 20 remained at the end

>>41253999
>>[ ] Read
>Mess with time? [Y/N]
Uh sure.

>>41253999
>slap on the butt
I think Saif may be better off with Yui than Abigail or Claire.

>>41253999
>Attempt to doodle
>Boy, after seeing E3 I think Saif might be excited for Doom and or Fallout 4

>>41253999
>>[ ] Attempt to doodle

>>41254060
I'm personally pusshig for either Yui or Claire actually

>>41253999
>>[ ] Attempt to doodle

On the fence about time manipulation

>>41254060
Gotta break that sisterzone before anything can happen. I wonder what would cause it.

>>41254084
In game date is May 13th 2015. E3 hasn't happened yet.

>writing

>>41254060

And the choice when the identities are revealed will be a very tough one too.
I bet Yui's wish has something to do with our past, Claire's is probably to cure her from the terrible desiese that makes her weak and is probably killing her and Abigail will have a big selfless wish to compensate for her terrible personality so we can say "see, she isn't so bad"

We will have to break a lot of our friends hearts to end this bloodsoaked tournament

>>41254181
Fuck. We need it to happen some time so we can become Doomguy incarnate.

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>>41254060
>>41254121
I'm a Claire anon, myself.

>>41254202
I waiting for this all to be one big red herring and all the other champions aren't even in the same city as Saif.

>>41254181
Speaking of dates, how fast does the in game date happen? Any skipping at all?

>>41254239
Might be a few skips in the future. But probably not anytime soon

>>41254239
>>41254252
Gotta build them social links and repertoires, after all.

If Persona/Catherine/etc. has taught us anything, at least.

You pull out a loose sheet of lined paper and try your hand at doodling. Yui always said that the only way to get good is to practice, so you might as well give it a go.

You decide to do a quick doodle of... yourself. Your appearance in the Arena from that first night, specifically.

But your hands betray you. The drawing is an unrecognizable mess, so you crumple up the paper and toss it into your bag. You give it a few more shots, with various easier things as subjects.

When the bell rings at the end of class, you lean back and admire your work. And immediately stop admiring them and start wondering how quickly you could destroy all of these so the world doesn't have to see them.

As you gather the pages up for the crumpling, someone plops their chin down on your head and lazily drops their arms on your chest.

"Not bad" Yui says.
"Yes it is" You say.
"Okay, it is" She says. "But it's a start"
"A bad start" You say.

He arms draw themselves up, turning her lazy flop into a hug from behind. "Everyone starts somewhere" She says.
"I guess you're right" You say. "I'm still destroying these"
"Oh, of course" She says. "They are abominations not fit for this world, and must be purged"

You chuckle. "On that, we agree" You say.
"Still going grocery shopping today?" She asks.
"Yeah, need me to get you anything?" You ask.
"Nah, just curious" She says. "I should get going, I still have a ton of work to do before the con"

Yui squeezes you lightly, before releasing you and moving away.

"I'll catch you tomorrow then?" You ask.
"You bet" She says. "See you then"

>>41254365
>inb4 end of thread

And that's all for tonight!

Next thread will likely be this weekend. As we're nearing the end of the 4th day, rotation with ODW will begin soon. I'll be doing the return thread through an alternate perspective, which i may or may not put to a vote.

As always, I'll be taking questions and suggestions if anyone's got 'em

>>41254387
>>41254393
Got you again Smiley.

>>41254393
Thanks for running.

>>41254393
thanks for running

>>41254393
Wonderful work, Smiley!

See you next time.

Incidentally, maybe the return thread could be the general (that he's currently interrogating) shitting his pants.

>>41254393
Thanks for running, this has been my favorite quest that I have ever followed!

Keep up the good work!

>>41254542
I was thinking more along the lines of Selene or Marcy back at the manor. Possibly even Laura or someone else who is still in Harth.

Probably Selene or Marcy,though.

>>41254545
Your appreciation is appreciated. Always good to hear that people are enjoying this as much as I do.

>>41254586
Actually, Laura might be interesting.

Who knows? She could discover a traitor on the war council (should one exist).