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>>41613609
"I daresay, it is a fine looking steed, even if it is a bit... plain." Willem says as he looks up at your Wolverine. It was still in the standard issue olive drab, though still marred by burn marks and scratches considering you didn't have the time to fix up all the cosmetic damage yet. "She seems to have been blooded in the fires of combat, as well!"

"That's right." Tarin nods. "Took out quite a bunch of enemy VTs with it."

"So, what's her name?" Willem asks.

"Who? Tarin?" You respond with confusion.

"No, no! Your steed! Your steed must have a name, right?" Willem tilts his head curiously.

"Um, well..."

"We never actually got around to it." Tarin finishes for you.

"Well, that can't do! How would you expect to ever gain the respect of other knights if you don't even name your steed?" Willem shakes his head. "Surely you must have some idea!"

"Well..."

>Haha, now it's that inevitable time, to COME UP WITH A NAME FOR YOUR VERTICAL TANK!
>I'll give you guys some extra time to discuss among yourselves and we'll see if we get a consensus!

>>41613617
Stompy.

>>41613617
Overwatch.

Honestly the only thing I can think of.

>>41613617
Exorcist or Cleric.

Fucking undead, man.

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>>41613617
Desynchronous Ignition Operator

>>41613617
>The Golden Hind
>The Booming Banshee
>(V)T-W/rex
>Lapis Lazuli Legs
>El Phantasma

>>41613617
Clementine. Best name for a zombie killer.

>>41613617

Mackie

>>41613617
"LongArm"

due to the lager longer cannon on it.

>>41613617
Blasko

>>41613742
I'll support this.

>>41613617
Penetrator. It's what we do.

>>41613827
this could work.

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>>41613617
All right, so I'm gonna narrow things down a bit with some of the more fitting or most suggested names.

>Long Arm
>Penetrator
>Clementine

>>41614048
>>Clementine

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We need to obtain a lady's favour for this tournament quickly!

Maybe we can get one from Tarin to wear around our arm. If that isn't allowed, perhaps Tarin and Roy can share a favour from the King's cute daughter.

>>41614048
>Clementine

>>41614048
>Clementine

>>41614048
>>Long Arm
i gotta vote for my own even its the only vote.

>>41613617
VT-Tan as a joke. then >>41613742

>>41614048
Long Arm Clementine sounds like a drinks name (which tend to be pretty good names...)

But I'll be alright with
>Clementine

>>41614048
>>Clementine

All VTs are female.

>>41614048
>Clementine

>>41614048
>Clementine

>>41614087
But supporting this. Just to see Tarin's reaction since she's afraid we might go for it.

>>41614048
>>Long Arm
Alternatively, I do like Long Arm Clementine

>>41614048
>Clementine

>>41614048
>VT-Tan

Surprised no one thought of this.

>>41614048
>Clementine

>>41614154
VT-Tan is good.

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>>41614071
>That awkward moment when you can have the guy that executed her husband, and Chevalier D'eon in the same party.

Grand Order sure has a lot of french people.

Swear to god there had better be a Joan of Arch expy.

>>41614508
in Grand Order? it was Ruler of Black/Joan herself. I think Sheilder could be counted as a Joan expy (and by a smaller degree a Saber one)

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>>41614048
>>Long Arm

We are the Long Arm of FREEDOM, and we are here to slap the snot out of the Reikzis.

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>>41614508
You bet your ass there is, anon.

>>41614370
Is Nasu going to make D'eon a guy or a girl considering all the genderbent characters?

>>41614536>>41614629

I meant in the current quest.

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>>41614048
"Hmmmmm, she kinda strikes me as a Clementine, don't you think?" You say, turning to Tarin.

"Whatever you say." Tarin shrugs.

"Ha! A fine name!" Willem laughs. "I look forward to seeing Clementine in battle!"

"It'll probably come sooner than you think." You sigh. "The tournament will be after the ball?"

"A few days, yes." Willem nods. "So we will still have time to prepare."

"I see." You nod.

"Well, training is done for now." Willem says. "You will have the rest of the day off, but I suggest you prepare for the ball soon. If you need anything just find me or the Chamberlain."

"Thanks, Willem." You nod.

With that, Willem trots off back to the main castle. He gives your assembled VT's one last look as he passes.

"So, what do we do now?" Tarin asks.

Well, if remember, Bannon and Parker were probably just finishing debriefing Sawyer via phone. You may be able to meet them to catch up on what was going on back home. After all, Breton wasn't too concerned with the affiars of its neighbors so outside news was a bit hard to come by. Alex and Rock were off patrolling the borders of the Artois estate. You were still in a state of war with Reikland, after all, so it couldn't hurt to be cautious. Finally, Axel and Alfie were still trying to get the hang of jousting down in the practice field.

Then again, maybe you should prepare for the ball.

>Talk to Bannon and Parker
>Talk to Rock and Alex
>Talk to Axel and Alfie
>Prepare for the ball.
>Other

>>41614746
>>Prepare for the ball.

>>41614746
>>Talk to Rock and Alex

>>41614746
>>Talk to Bannon and Parker
Let's see how they're doing.

>>41614746
>>Prepare for the ball.

>>41614746
>>Prepare for the ball.

>>41614746
>Talk to Axel and Alfie
>Prepare for the ball.

>>41614746
>Prepare for the ball.
Prepared for any battlefield

>>41614746
>>Talk to Axel and Alfie
alfie is still having issues with jousting.

>>41614746
>Talk to Axel and Alfie
>Prepare for the ball.

>>41614746
>>Other
Talk to Tarin, make sure we're on the same page about what will happen at the ball tonight.

>Wow everyone with Tarin in a dress
>Seduce the Reikland VT-girl
>Party hard, accidentally start a war with Reikland, settle war with a joust.

>>41614746
>Talk to Axel and Alfie
>Prepare for the ball.

Let's see if we can't help Alfie get over her hang-ups.

>>41614808
>>41614838
Have you guys thought about having those two do a different event? As not everyone has to Joust and Roy/Tarin doesn't have to to do all events.

>>41614746
>>Talk to Axel and Alfie
>>Prepare for the ball.


Help Alfie gain confidence.

>>41614746
>>Talk to Axel and Alfie
>Prepare for the ball.

>>41614746
>Talk to Axel and Alfie

>>41614746
>Talk to Axel and Alfie
>Prepare for the ball.

Here's the deal, we need to get Roy all nice and suave looking, as he is secretly an 8/10 under all the grime and grease, so all the ladies will turn their heads.

Then Tarin comes in and Roy just stares at her.

And keeps staring

>>41614746
>>Talk to Axel and Alfie
>>Prepare for the ball.
>wind up getting into an argument with Axel over whether Tarin will look nicer in a dress than Alfie

>>41615022
please, we're an 8/10 WITH that grease if we can get Tarin to snuggle us when she's tired

>>41615103
>tfw the filth is what makes Roy look good

Oh man, that's so stupid I want it.

>>41615022
we're at least a solid 7/10 with the grease. Being dressed ip will be a 8,8 or 9/10

Though I find it he will tease Tarin in various ways though he may be dragged by Reikland noble.

Personally I'm excited for the Reik to hit on us at the ball only for Tarin to drape herself on us and act crazy possessive

>>41615203
Cat fight

>>41615139
>about to say something to make Tarin incredibly embarrassed

>gets tugged away by something

>looks down

>fucking lolinazi

>>41615123
"It's not grease. It's Man-Makeup.

>>41615203
Nah, I doubt she'll do that. She'll probably glare .

it's only when Reik Noble shrugs it off and drags Roy, is when she might go on the offensive.

>>41614746
>Talk to Axel and Alfie

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>>41614746
"Maybe we should pay Axel and Alfie a visit." You say. "I'm actually kinda worried about them."

"They do seem to be lagging behind." Tarin nods. "I get the feeling Alfie isn't cut out for this kind of combat."

"Yeah, she's the kind to hunker down in one spot." You say in agreement. "Come on."

As you come up to the training grounds, you can see a lone VT trotting down the field at full sprint towards the same target you and Tarin had been practicing on, a suspended metal ring. However, as you see the VT about to make contact, the legs tense up and the VT rapidly loses speed, throwing off its aim and causing the lance to swing too far to the left.

"Yeesh, they still can't get it in." You frown.

"It does take a certain touch." Tarin sighs.

By the time you get down to the field, you see Axel and Alfie have already disembarked from their training VT. Axel wipes some sweat off his forehead as he takes a swig of water while Alfie goes and sulks behind one of the VT's legs.

"Still not going well?" You ask.

"Unfortunately, no." Axel shakes his head sadly. "I don't want to say it's because of Alfie, but-"

"It's because it is me." Alfie sighs loudly. "I can't do it."

>I think you can. We just have to figure out something that suits your style.
>Maybe you guys should skip the jousting and focus on one of the other events.
>Other

>>41615313
>I think you can. We just have to figure out something that suits your style.

>>41615313
>>Maybe you guys should skip the jousting and focus on one of the other events.
Everyone's good at something.

>>41615313

>I think you can. We just have to figure out something that suits your style.

>>41615313
>Maybe you guys should skip the jousting and focus on one of the other events.

>>41615313
>>I think you can. We just have to figure out something that suits your style.

>>41615313
>>I think you can. We just have to figure out something that suits your style.

>>41615313
>>Maybe you guys should skip the jousting and focus on one of the other events.

>>41615313
>>Maybe you guys should skip the jousting and focus on one of the other events.

People who want Alfie to focus on other evets. What can she do that fits he style?

>>41615313
>I think you can. We just have to figure out something that suits your style.

>>41615313
>Maybe you guys should skip the jousting and focus on one of the other events.

>>41615313
>>I think you can. We just have to figure out something that suits your style.


"Believe in me that believes in you Speech.

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>>41615549
With a winning smile, to boot.

>>41615563
Be careful she might fall for Roy's charm and roguishness

>>41615639
>tfw Axel is staring at Roy as well

>with a blush on his face

>>41615313
>>Maybe you guys should skip the jousting and focus on one of the other events.

Stop trying to cram a square peg into a round hole

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>>41615662
It's simple how to make that work.

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>>41615313
"I think you can. We just have to figure out something that suits your style." You say. "They just got our VTs prepped and ready for jousting. Maybe you'll do better in your own VT?"

"Maybe..." Alfie frowns. "But Brick is bigger an and heavier than these training VTs! What good is it going to do?"

"Brick?" Tarin blinks.

"Oh yeah, the Bretons were really big on naming their VTs so we decided to name ours, too!" Axel laughs as he past Alfie's drooped head. "The name was her idea, actually. Our VT practically moves like one, you know!"

"It's fitting." Tarin agrees.

"Hmmmm, you know..." You pause to think. Their VT, Brick's, armor was more heavier and more angled to ward off cannon shots. Maybe you could play that to your advantage somehow.

>All that extra weight actually gives you extra mass! Doesn't matter where you aim. If you can hit you probably have a good chance of knocking them over.
>The angling on your armor actually makes it really hard to break a lance on you. Just play defensive and you can wear them down!
>Other

>>41615690
>All that extra weight actually gives you extra mass! Doesn't matter where you aim. If you can hit you probably have a good chance of knocking them over.

>>41615690
>>The angling on your armor actually makes it really hard to break a lance on you. Just play defensive and you can wear them down!

I would prefer the aggressive option, but I don't think Alfie would be able to pull it off.

>>41615690
>>The angling on your armor actually makes it really hard to break a lance on you. Just play defensive and you can wear them down!

Well they are a defensive VT

>>41615690
>>The angling on your armor actually makes it really hard to break a lance on you. Just play defensive and you can wear them down!

>>41615690
>>All that extra weight actually gives you extra mass! Doesn't matter where you aim. If you can hit you probably have a good chance of knocking them over.

Seesh, what a failure to understand some people just aren't cut out for some tasks. Might as well make the best of it.

>>41615690
>>The angling on your armor actually makes it really hard to break a lance on you. Just play defensive and you can wear them down!

>>41615690
>>All that extra weight actually gives you extra mass! Doesn't matter where you aim. If you can hit you probably have a good chance of knocking them over.

im gonna go with physics on this one

>>41615690
>>The angling on your armor actually makes it really hard to break a lance on you. Just play defensive and you can wear them down!

>>41615690
>All that extra weight actually gives you extra mass! Doesn't matter where you aim. If you can hit you probably have a good chance of knocking them over.

>>41615690
>>The angling on your armor actually makes it really hard to break a lance on you. Just play defensive and you can wear them down!

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>>41615690
"You know," You put a hand to your chin in thought, "with all that extra angling on your armor, it would actually make it really heard to break a lance on you. Not to mention with all that extra weight it would be damn near impossible to knock you over. If you just play defensive you can slowly wear them down!"

"Hey, that doesn't sound half bad." Axel whistles. "What do ya think about it, Alfie?"

"I s-sounds like it might w-work." Alfie nods reluctantly.

"It's probably for the best that you move at reduced speed. That way it would help Axel better aim the lance." Tarin adds.

"Well, it wounds like we've got work to do!" Axel cracks his knuckles. "Alfie, how about we fire up Brick and do a few practice runs?"

"R-really? Okay!" The thought of being back in her familiar VT seems to brighten Alfie's mood.

Well, that seemed to solve that particular issue, at least for now.

"We should get going." Tarin says and turns to the siblings. "Don't forget to get ready for the ball."

"Yeah, yeah, we'll be ready." Axel waves you off.

He's not going to do it till the last second, is he?" You shake your head.

"Of course." Tarin shakes her head as well. "So what now?

>Talk to Bannon and Parker
>Talk to Rock and Alex
>Prepare for the ball.
>Other

>>41616081
>Prepare for the ball.

>>41616081
>>Prepare for the ball.
Prove them wrong

>>41616081
>>Prepare for the ball.

>>41616081
>>Prepare for the ball.

>>41616081
>Prepare for the ball.

>>41616081
>>Prepare for the ball.

>>41616081
>>Prepare for the ball.

>>41616081
>Prepare for the ball.
Got to get pretty!

>>41616081
>>Prepare for the ball.

>>41616081
>>Prepare for the ball.

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>inb4 This is gonna be a Cinderella Story

>>41616081
>>Prepare for the ball.

hivemind acquired

>>41616201
Do we need a VT Pumpkin Carriage, and a Fairy Godmother's help in order to one-up the Reiklanders?

>>41616334
nope, just Tarin in a nice dress

>>41616201
Best Cinderella.

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>>41616334
We walk in on Tarin, Parker, and Alfie painting cute pumpkins on our VT's hull and at the ball the lovable loli nazi's great great grandmother takes a shining to us.

The old gal is still looking great for her age.

>>41616201
>>41616384
For some reason I feel like I need to go on a rampage and commit as much arson as I physically can in a single night now that I have seen this.

Yet I'm not angry.

Odd.

>>41616404
That or we meet the King's cute daughter.

>>41616404
Hmmmm, Karla....

I imagine an Older Karla teasing and seducing our Young Tanker.

>>41616426
>Roy's reaction

"You're way too curvy for me. Not enough flat panels or sharp angles. You'll never replace Clementine..."

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>>41616467
But she has fantastic legs, just like Clementine.

>>41616515
but they aren't as good as Tarin's or Clementine's. 8/10 at best

>>41616467
Roy is a Leg man, and Karla has some nice legs.

>>41616575
>>41616515
They're nice, but a bit too thin on the lower portion.

Inferior. Nice, but inferior.

>>41616575
Karla has ok legs

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>>41616575
That's Ms Hohenzolern to you.

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>>41616081
"Yeah, let's prepare for the ball." You say.

"Right." Tarin nods.

The two of you return to the main keep. At this point, you've become a rather familiar sight, so the castle staff mostly don't give you a second glance anymore. However, you do still receive curious stares from the knights who happened to also reside in the castle. Most likely trying to figure out whether you had the right stuff or not. However, you've mostly learned to ignore them at this point.

The Chamberlain (you've never heard anybody refer to him by name) is where he pretty much always is, standing at attention in the main hall, waiting for somebody to need something. He was also impeccably dressed in a very fancy butler-style uniform.

"Do the Man and Lady require assistance?" He asks, not even making eye contact with you, his face still pointed forwards towards the entrance.

"Yeah, um, me and Tarin here want to prepare for the ball tonight." You say. "So uh, what do we do-"

Almost immediately, the Chamberlain claps his hands together once, the singular clap ringing throughout the hall. Almost immediately, a small army of servants pour out of nowhere and grab both you and Tarin, pulling you away in separate directions.

The next few minutes are kind of a blur as you're brought into a bath, stripped, and vigorously cleaned from foot to toe, with a shave haircut, and even a manicure added in for good measure. As the servants dry you off, the Chamberlain walks in, with three different outfits.

(cont)

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>>41616644
"The Man shall choose his attire." The Chamberlain says, holding the three outfits up.

You take a closer look. One appeared to be an almost perfect copy of your regular dress uniform, in the standard Tilean olive drab, complete with replicas of rank insignia and medals you are pretty sure you never actually earned.

The second one appeared to be a much fancier military dress uniform, the type that used to be worn centuries ago. Big, shiny brass buttons, golden braids and the like. Much more bells and whistles than your more modern uniform.

The third seemed to be the standard tuxeduo, almost masterfully sewn and put together.

"All fitted exactly to the Man's size, of course." The Chamberlain says.

You eyes dart to each one. The simpler outfits like the tux and your regular dress uniform would be easier to move around in, and would give you a lower profile. The noble jacket, though, would DEFINITELY make you stand out, and you were sure as hell that would be the kind of outfit all the other Breton knights would be wearing.

>Dress uniform.
>Noble uniform.
>Tuxedo

>>41616672
>Dress uniform.
Whatever is the closest to our not!america has for tankers.

>>41616672
>>Tuxedo
shaken, not stirred

>>41616672
>>Tuxedo
the only option

>>41616672
>>Tuxedo


I rather not lie about our honors or medals.

>>41616672
>complete with replicas of rank insignia and medals you are pretty sure you never actually earned.

>>41616672
>>Tuxedo
I prefer the dress uniform, but what >>41616699
said.

>>41616672
>>Noble uniform.

"where is Lady Tarin?"

>>41616672
>Tuxedo
>>41616699
Yeah, I feel the same way.

>>41616672
>>Dress uniform.

>>41616672
>>Tuxedo
fake medals are probably a bad choice

>>41616672
>Dress uniform.

>>41616672
STOLEN VALOR! STOLEN VALOR!

>>41616672
>Dress uniform.

>>41616672
>>Tuxedo

Style? Indeed.

Besides, why flaunt what we haven't earned?

Joining in.
Only a touch over 100 posts at 1am? Slow day today.

>>41616672
>>Tuxedo
Just like a SECRET AGENT.

>>41616672
>Tuxedo

>>41616672
Tuxedo

>>41616672
>Tuxedo

>>41616672
>>Tuxedo
I want the fancy Dress Uniform but no fake honors.

Unless we can pull the medals out of the dress uniform which I'll be fine with.

>>41616740
I'd like to think that the Tilean default is to understate themselves and be the quiet professional instead of prancing around with the bells and whistles. Let other people overcompensate for themselves, but we don't need to.

>>41616796
>complete with replicas of rank insignia and medals you are pretty sure you never actually earned.

True but it feels wrong to wear medals we haven't earned.

Though tarin deserves a purple heart equivalent.

>>41616828
I didn't mean that as we should wear the dress uniform, but yes.

>>41616672
>>Tuxedo

>>41616828
>Tarin arrives wearing nothing but a chainkini

>"N-notice me?"

>>41616851
that's when we snuggle her and immediately take her to our room to get her something better to wear. Chainmail chafes bare skin

>>41616672
>Tuxedo

>>41616876
>Tarin status: Unnoticed

>[yandere intensifies]

>inb4 Tarin is wearing a long black dress with a slit on the side that shows of her legs.

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>>41616989
>Roy's fw

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>>41616672
"I'll choose the tuxedo." You say, pointing to the third outfit. It was a good balance between being fancy yet maintaining some semblance of subtlety.

"Very good." The Chamberlain nods. "The Man has made his choice."

The Chamberlain then hands off the extra two outfits to a pair of servants who take them away to an unknown fate, while another set of servants begin the process of assisting you in putting on the tuxedo, which was way more complicated than you would have thought.

"The Man will now choose the Lady's attire." The Chamberlian continues, clapping once to summon a trio of servants, each bringing in a different outfit.

The first, again, was a prettied up copy of Tarin's regular dress uniform, with the skirt. The second outfit was a royal dress. black with a large dress that reached all the way down to the ground and looked incredibly unwieldy to wear. Lots of lace as well as a very stylish corset were included as well. The third outfit was a simple black cocktail dress. Extremely form fitting and would show off quite a lot of shoulder and leg.

"You mean Tarin can't choose?" You ask the Chamberlain.

"Traditionally, it is the man that chooses the lady's attire." The Chamberlain huffs, as if this was something you should've known.

"Well, could I at least know what she preferred?" You sigh.

"The Lady showed an interest in this attire." The Chamberlain points to the dress uniform. "However, as per tradition, the ultimate choice lies with the Man."

Christ. You normally never worried about what Tarin would wear, considering she was mature enough to handle that sort of thing yourself.

"Please refrain from sweating excessively." The Chamberlain frowns. "You will ruin the fabric."

Jeez, what should Tarin wear?

>Dress uniform.
>Royal gown.
>Cocktail dress.

>>41616988
>snuggling her is leaving her unnoticed

I just don't want her to get her nipples torn off. even with pasties, chainkini is not a smart idea

>>41617071
>>Royal gown.
something classy and easily teasable.

>>41617071
>>Dress uniform.

>>41617071
>Cocktail dress.

>>41617071
>Cocktail dress.
There is no other option but this.

>>41617071
>Dress Uniform.

Let her wear what she wants to

>>41617071
>>Dress uniform.
because dress uniform

Rolled 2 (1d3)

>>41617074
They already snuggle.

Bruv.

>>41617071
Close eyes and point at one at random!

>>41617071
>>Cocktail dress.
make sure she's cool with it, but yeah this is the only choice

>>41617071
>Cocktail dress.
due to this!
>>41616989

>>41617071
Does the Dress Uniform have any unearned medals?

>>41617071
>>Cocktail dress.

It matches best with the tuxedo

>>41617071
>>Cocktail dress.

>>41617071
So, is the Chamberlain a faceless man?

It would seem a Man has no name.

>>41617071
ask her to wear the cocktail dress but it's fine if she doesn't want to

>>41617071
>>Dress uniform

>>41617071
>Cocktail dress.

>>41617071
>Cocktail dress.

>>41617071
>>Cocktail dress.

>>41617071
>>Cocktail dress.

>>41617071
>Cocktail dress.

It pairs with the tux

>>41617071
>>Dress uniform.

>>41617071
>Cocktail dress.
It will match our tux.

>>41617071
>>Cocktail dress.

>>41617071
>Cocktail dress.
Somehow this would make Roy and Tarin like Mr. and Mrs. Smith. that or something from a Bond flix.

>>41617233
>Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

Trying to kill eachother and then have mind-breakingly good sex and immediately after have to fight off an entire agency?

Oddly specific, dude.

>>41617180
>>41617169
Not to mention that it shows a lot of leg.

So Roy may be playing to his fetishes.

>>41617267
yet rightfully fitting if you think about it.

>>41617267
I kinda remember that film sometime ago and I had that mental image of them as that.

>>41617071
>Royal gown.

>>41617299
Hopefully they will have the mind-breakingly good sex part soon

>>41617450
I rather not, well the not soon part anyway.

>>41617450
and it will be in the missionary position while holding hands.

>>41617071
>Cocktail dress.

At least we're not wearing a doublet. We hate doublets.

>>41617499
As God intended.

>>41617071
>Dress uniform.
Let her wear what she wants to mang

>>41617614
It's to keep Roy from wandering into the clutches of nazibitch!

>>41617628
hess gets what hess wants, komrade

>>41617628
>>41617659
Reikgirl best girl.

>>41617676
wrong

>>41617676
>>41617659
you get those plep teir legs away from Roy

>>41617676
>>41617659
>implying we'd ever betray Tarin

>or Clementine

You sicken me.

I am going to go and vomit my displeasure for you.

>>41617688
dont hate slender legs bro. what did they ever do to you?

>>41617710
not provide me with a quality pillow.

>>41617628
Oh please, she will pull the trigger for Tarin to go to war.

>>41617710
My family was murdered by the chickenleg bandits.

Don't ever ask me that again, you sick fuck.

>>41617071
You point to to the cocktail dress. Sure, it might not have exactly been what Tarin wanted, but it matched your tuxedo and you were honestly a bit curious as to what Tarin would look like in such an outfit.

"As the Man wishes." The Chamberlain bows and backs away, no doubt to get Tarin dressed.

Meanwhile, the servants finish fitting the tuxedo on you, and you're amazed at how you're able to move around rather freely, despite the tuxedo clinging to you like a second skin. You dared not begin to even think how much an outfit like this actually cost.

"The Lady has finished dressing." The Chamberlain announces.

Suddenly, a curtain is drawn back, and you turn to lock eyes with Tarin, dressed in that slim cocktail dress. The dressed ended midway down her thighs, leaving bare legs that ended in a pair of matching black high heels. You actually never quite realized how slim Tarin was, mostly since her figure was often masked by the baggy military uniforms she had worn almost all the time. But now everything was laid bare for you to see.

"So... how do you like it?" Tarin murmurs.

>No words.
>Freaking amazing.
>Like a true lady.
>Other

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>>41617764
oops forgot pic

>>41617764
>Like a true lady.

>>41617764
>>Like a true lady.

>>41617764
>oh, hey, look, I have all this spaghetti and I need to drop it

>>41617764
>Like a true lady.

>>41617764
>Shh, I'm trying to imprint this image into my mind forever.

>>41617764
>>Other
"I think more then VT's"

Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>41617764
>>Freaking amazing


>Also rolling to resist not staring at her legs

>>41617764
>Freaking amazing.

>>41617811
I support this

>>41617764
>Freaking amazing.

>>41617764
>>Freaking amazing.
>>41617811
Heresy

>>41617764
>Like a true lady.
'You look so stunning Tarin.' Just smile and take her arm as a gentleman should.

>>41617764
>Like a true lady.

>>41617764
>Freaking amazing.

>>41617764
>>Freaking amazing.

>>41617764
>Freaking amazing.

>>41617764
You look even more beautiful than usual

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>>41617764
"Freaking amazing." You grin. "You should dress like this more often."

"You really think so?" Tarin examines the hem of her dress. "It doesn't seem to provide a lot of protection, and these shoes are almost impossible to walk around in, much less run."

"Has it never occurred to you that clothes can sometimes not serve any practical purpose besides looking good?" You chuckle.

"I never saw the point." Tarin shrugs, but then her eyes wander downwards to look at your tuxedo. "But I may have to revise that."

"Oh?" You grin as you nudge Tarin's shoulder. "You like what you see?"

"I think that you look the part." Tarin says, trying to sound neutral.

Heh, it was always fun to see her try to maintain her mask.

>I'll take it.
>Come on, don't be shy!
>Other

>>41618031
>Come on, don't be shy!

>>41618031
>>Come on, don't be shy!

>>41618031
>Come on, don't be shy!

>>41618031
Thank her for the compliment, tell her we're glad we get to go to this ball with her

>>41618031
>I'll take it.

>>41618031
>>Come on, don't be shy!

>>41618031
>>I'll take it.

>>41618031
>>Other
"Exactly one part of a matching set."

>>41618057
>>41617984
>>41617885
>>41617870
>>41617801
>>41617784
>>41617781
>Fedorakin detected

>>41618031
>>Come on, don't be shy!

>Pose if only to make her laugh.

>>41618079
It was the most neutral compliment which was why I voted for it. I'd rather keep Tarin as our friend/sister/person.

>>41618031
>>I'll take it.

>>41618031
>Come on, don't be shy!

>>41618031
>>I'll take it.

>>41618108
No anon. Tarin has lost time and time again.

Its her time to be the best.

>>41618108
we are on the Tarin route and there are no brakes

>>41618031
>Come on, don't be shy!
>>41618108
out

>>41618121
But how can she be best when hess is bess

>>41618121

Is she a recurring MercCommand character in his other quests?

>>41618121
>>41618139
I like Tarin in every quest she's been in but I'd much rather spend time with new characters.

>>41618031
>Come on, don't be shy!

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>>41618152
yes she is but she gets ignored most of the time

>>41618152
She is the MOST recurring character in Merc Command quests. Even more so if you count her daughter, Lucina. And yet, neither she nor her daughter have ever won (and GBFQ doesn't count, it had an ambiguous ending.)

>>41618170
>ignored
Yeah, she really gets ignored being hands down our most reliable asset every time she shows up.

>>41618031
>I'll take it.

>>41618180
In Ace Combat I'm still better Jager is gonna get shot protecting his LT

>>41618188
I'd say all of the girls are reliable in PWQ.

>>41618180
Idol master is an exception mainly because she's a character with a brief appearance, but with most other things, she ends up taking the sliver but loses out to some girl that always outdoes her (almost to suspiciously intentional extent)

>>41618031
>Come on, don't be shy!

>>41618180
she's going to win this time. No other option will do

>>41618315
Reikland has a chance if only to stoke Tarin's fire.

>>41618031
"Come on, don't be so shy!" You coo, nudging her should even more.

"Well..." Tarin looks away. "Yes. You do look handsome."

"See? That wasn't hard!" You laugh.

The two of you exit the dressing room and head back to the main hall, where you see Lord Artois and his entourage gathering in preparation to leave for the ball. Of course, everybody was all fancily dressed in all a manner of garb, ranging from royal attire to slightly more practical military uniforms down to others wearing low key formal wear like you.

"Hey! Kid! Over here!"

You look to the side to see your platoon, all dressed up as well. Parker and Bannon were in their regular dress uniforms, with Parker keeping her trademark beret and Bannon wearing an officer's cap to top it off. Rock was wearing a tuxedo like you, and frustratingly enough, so was Alex.

"Hey, Roy, looking good!" Axel laughs as he walks up, looking like as if he had just stepped out of a fairy tile picture book.

"Well they there Prince Charming." You grin.

"Hey! It's got style, and girls LOVE that sort of thing!" Axel laughs.

"Uh huh." You nod. "And Alfie?"

"Looks like a true princess!" Axel assures you but turns to look behind him. "If you can actually find her."

"Ah yeah, I figured Alfie wouldn't be too big on this."

"Oooooooh!"

You spin around to see Alfie in a big poofy princess dress, holding Tarin's hands as she examines Tarin's gown.

"So form fitting, a-and so much skin!" Alfie gasps, stars in her eyes. "I never took you to b-be so daring!"

"It matched with Roy's outfit." Tarin says simply.

Suddenly a bell rings throughout the hall.

"We will now proceed to leave for the ball! Will everybody assembled please exit the hall in an orderly fashion!" One of the servants announces.

>Better get going, then.
>You need to take care of something first. (specify)
>Other

>>41618344
>>Better get going, then.

>>41618344
>Better get going, then.

>>41618344
>Better get going, then.
>Ready a glove in easy access for the inevitable gauntlet-throwing.

>>41618344
>>Better get going, then.
tell me we can take pictures later.

>>41618344
>Better get going, then.

>>41618344
>>Better get going, then.

>"She wasn't I picked it out."

>>41618382
Hm. Actually, knowing how things usually go, we're probably not going to be able to.

Should we take a quick group photo before things go to hell in a handbasket?

>>41618344

>Better get going, then.

>>41618420
>>41618382
Supporting both of these.

>>41618344
make sure you have a dagger hidden on you somewhere

>>41618444
What, in case we want to fight with a weapon we aren't trained in or in case we want to cause an international incident by bringing the weapon of cowardly assassins into a room with maximum chivalry knights?

>>41618459
we're a soldier, we're trained in CQC. and it's in case cowardly assassins show up, yes

>>41618344
>You need to take care of something first. (specify)

Obtain a sidearm

>>41618444
>>41618459
>>41618473
>>41618487

Fuck daggers, assholes and assasins get punched in the face, true MURRICAN I mean Tilean style!

>>41618494
Next thing you know, the first Bretonnian King was a man who united the various Lords by punching some sense into them. He was known as The Knight Puncher.

>>41618494
but we aren't as awesome as Jaeger

>>41618494
No, they get shot. We should get a small handgun.

>>41618518
>tfw he punched them barehanded when they were in full armor

I would -not- want to fuck with that dude.

>>41618537
Derringer for Tarin?

>>41618537
For what purpose besides being a paranoid ass who is going to insult the honor driven society by implying that they're protection isn't enough, after we've been training specifically for honor duels and not a single hint of sneak assery beyond what we bring?

>>41618556
Tarin a small knife,

Roy carries a derringer.

>>41618573
the outfits we chose require concealed pistols

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>>41618344
"Better get going, then." You say to the rest of the platoon.

You all follow the procession out of the hall and into the front yard, where a large convoy of limousines is waiting to take everybody to the King's palace. You see everybody instinctively split off in to smaller groups to claim certain limousines. You assume that they've done this many times already. You then see a servant standing in front of one of the limousines waving frantically at you, signifying which limo was your ride.

"My apologies." The Chamberlain says, suddenly appearing at your side. "The Lord requests the Man's presence."

"What, me?" You blink. What could Lord Artois possibly want with you?

"Yes. The Man my bring the Lady as well." The Chamberlain nods.

>Okay, take me to him, then.
>Sorry, but I'd rather ride with my platoon.
>Other

>>41618596

>Okay, take me to him, then.

>>41618596
>>Okay, take me to him, then.

>>41618596
>>Okay, take me to him, then.
It's just formalities, nothing new.

>>41618596
>Okay, take me to him, then.
no causing international incidents by rejecting our host

>>41618573
because there will be assassins at the ball

there are always assassins at the ball

>>41618596
>>Okay, take me to him, then.

>>41618596
>>Okay, take me to him, then.

>>41618596
>>Okay, take me to him, then.

>>41618596
>>Okay, take me to him, then.

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>>41618596
You take one look at Tairn, and back to the Chamberlain.

"Okay, take me to him, then." You say.

"Of course."

The Chamberlain leads you to the largest and fanciest of limousines, where Lord Artois is sitting inside. Alone. That struck you as odd, considering Artois was usually never far from his family.

"Ah, Powers. Richards. Please take a seat." Artois says.

The two of you quietly take the seat opposite of him while the Chamerlain closes the door. Artois then nods to the driver, who gets the vehicle moving.

"So what is this about, Lord Artois?" You ask curiously. "I don't think this is a simple social chat."

"It is not." Artois grunts. "There is something I must warn you about."

"A warning?" You raise an eyebrow. Tarin's body immediately tenses up as well at the words.

"It seems your exploits have not gone unnoticed." Artois leans forward, a grim look on his face. "There's been talk in the noble courts that you have been attempting to court Breton noble girls."

"What?!" Your eyes widen. "That's impossible!"

"I find that hard to believe as well." Tarin frowns. "Those sound like rumors, if not outright lies."

"That's what they are. Rumors and hearsay." Artois sighs. "But it seems there are... parties with 'vested interests' sowing the seeds of discord. I'm not sure who, but somebody is riling up the minor nobility into a frenzy."

"The Reiklanders?" You narrow your eyes.

"I would not put it past Colonel Gregor to cook up something like that." Artois nods. "But I wouldn't put it past Lord Sylvan mobilizing his flunkies."

"But for what purpose?" Tarin asks.

"Isn't it obvious? To knock you out of the running before the tournament." Artois frowns. "Out of your group, you have shown the most growth and promise. You are the obvious targets."

(cont)

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"So what, we have to look out for assassins?" You grimace. That was something you REALLY didn't want to have to add to your already large pile of worries.

"No, assassination is heavily frowned upon in Breton. Taboo, even." Artois shakes his head. "But honor duels are still legal, and any deaths that result from such duels are considered lawful killings."

"Why do you have to keep all the really inconvenient traditions?" Tarin asks.

"It's more efficient than your lawyers." Artois smiles wryly. "Of course, you can always choose to refuse, but then that would mark you as a coward and will lower your standing and image."

"So basically I'd HAVE to accept a duel that I'm challenged to." You conclude.

"Essentially, yes." Artois nods.

"What about the rest of my platoon?" You ask.

"It seems they're safe from scrutiny. It would look too suspicious otherwise." Artois responds. "Though if I were you, I would not tell tell them. I have the nagging suspicion that they're all the type that would take matters in their own hands if they found out there was a threat against you."

"That's actually quite true." Tarin confirms.

>My platoon still has a right to know.
>Your' right. Let's keep this between ourselves.
>Other

>>41619188
>>Your' right. Let's keep this between ourselves.

>>41619188
>>Your' right. Let's keep this between ourselves.

>>41619188
>>Your' right. Let's keep this between ourselves.

>>41619188
>My platoon still has a right to know.
>Is there a limit to the number of duels that people can challenge me to? Can others challenge me to duels if I challenge someone else first?


>You take one look at Tairn

>>41619188
>>Your' right. Let's keep this between ourselves.


It was only that one Reikland girl.

>>41619220

Okay, Plan B: DON'T get too close to any Princesses or that lady.

>>41619188
>>Other
"What if i show i have no interest in courting the noble girls; like a big display?"

>>41619188
>>Your' right. Let's keep this between ourselves.
>>Other

Tell Rock. The man has been around the block and worked for a mercenary company. He knows all about rigging "fair" fights, is risk-adverse, and knows how to keep his mouth shut. Having an extra pair of eyes and ears who knows the score could give us some early warning if somebody stalks in looking to duel.

>>41619188
>You're right. Let's keep this between ourselves.
>Other
I'm with this guy >>41619259

>>41619188
>>41619259
>Your' right. Let's keep this between ourselves.
>Other

If anyone can keep quiet and still help it's going to be Rock.

>>41619188

>>41619259
>>41619313
+1

>>41619259
supporting this

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>>41619188
"You're right, we'll keep this between ourselves." You sigh. So uh, how do these 'honor duels' work, then?"

"Well, exactly how you think they do." Artois shrugs. "A noble will come challenge you. As the challenged, you have the right to accept or refuse. Of course, in most situations, you're discouraged from refusing. Then each duelist battles with a weapon of their choosing until one side yields or otherwise is no longer able to fight."

"So what stops us from say, just shooting them?" Tarin asks.

"Well, duels are just as much about winning public opinion as they are about personal gain." Artois explains. "If it appears you won a duel through dishonorable means, it's often worse than actually losing the duel, since at least you could say that you fought your hardest."

"So, we can't refuse, and we can't cheat." Tarin rolls her eyes. "This is going to be wonderful."

"Wait a minute, you make it sound like you'll be doing the fighting." You turn to Tarin.

"Well, yeah. Somebody needs to watch your back." Tarin says. "I'm a better hand to hand fighter than you, remember?"

"You just have faster reflexes." You say defensively. "But I'm tougher and have more strength. You mostly rely on surprise in your fights."

"Oh my, this is an interesting turn of events." Artois chuckles. "It's been too long since we've had a lady duelist."

"You're not helping." You grumble.

"I'll duel in your stead, Roy. Don't worry." Tarin assures you.

>Let Tarin handle the duels.
>No way are you putting Tarin in danger.
>Other

>>41619384
>>Let Tarin handle the duels.
I trust her.

>>41619384
>>Let Tarin handle the duels.

ROy makes a good point, Tarin is a bit of a glass cannon.

>>41619384
>>Other
we will flip a coin to see who duels.

>>41619384
>No way are you putting Tarin in danger.
>Tarin, if you get hurt I'll never be able to live with myself.

>>41619384
Split you do one then I do one?

>>41619384
>>41619428
>No way are you putting Tarin in danger.

Sorry, I meant this.

>>41619384
>No way are you putting Tarin in danger.

>>41619384
>>No way are you putting Tarin in danger.
We have to fight our own battles.

>>41619384
>No way are you putting Tarin in danger.


If its sneaking around and such sure but leave it for the tank.

You know, as the challenged, we should have the right to add conditions to the duel.

Two-on-two?

>>41619384
>No way are you putting Tarin in danger.

If Roy is challenged, Roy needs to duel. "Hiding behind a lady", no matter how much of a knife-happy yandere she may be, will be dishonorable.

Now, if the challenge is to both of us, sure. Let Tarin off the chain. Let's see her in action!

>>41619384
>>Let Tarin handle the duels.

>>41619384
We'll swap off for each one. Tarin can have the first duel

>>41619384
>No way are you putting Tarin in danger.

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>>41619496
Forgot pic. "Get some!"

>>41619529
This sounds like a good compromise.

Tarin will need time to wipe the blood off her blades anyway.

>>41619384
>No way are you putting Tarin in danger.

>>41619384
>No way are you putting Tarin in danger.

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>>41619384
"And what do you think it would look like to everybody if I let a girl, no matter how skilled and sexy, do the fighting for me?" You fire back.

"...point." Tarin concedes, then blinks. "Wait, what was that last thing you said?"

"What? That you were skilled?"

"No, the other thing."

"That you're a girl?"

"Ugh, nevermind."

Artois' loud chuckle reminds the both of you that he's still there and listening to everything the both of you are saying.

"I see my fears were misplaced." Lord Artois winks. "You two seem to be the type of pair that can withstand anything."

"We're here." The driver announces.

"Ah, right on time!" Lord Artois nods as he gets up from his seat. "Get ready, you two. Here comes the hardest part."

Lord Artois then opens the door and you're immediately bombarded with light and noise, as flashing lights and loud music blare from the main hall of the King's castle. All around, you can see similarly parked limos and even the occasional Vertical Tank disgorging their passengers. Nobles and knights from all over Breton were gathering.

"Looks like a big party." You muse.

"Indeed." Tarin nods.

"Shall we?" You hold your hand out.

"Of course." Tarin smiles as she takes your hand.

However, that smile quickly disappears when another girl wraps herself around your other arm.

"Roy Powers, I was hoping that you would come!" Von Hess says with giddy anticipation.

>And that's it for tonight! As always, next thread is next week! Don't forget Ace Combat on Friday!