You flip to the spell to manipulate objects after a brief search, which sacrifices “bodily energy” to allow you to control the movements of small objects, about the size of a fist. From what you can surmise it expends calories, twice the amount as actually moving the object yourself. There's no weight limit, just a size limit; something that can easily be grasped with one hand. The caloric burn is relative to the weight. You could manipulate a lead weight, but raising a kite into the air, according to the spell, would be impossible. The price is paid based on how you move the object. Keeping it steady costs much less than flinging it with some force.

After some debate, as well as making sure that the spell won't require too much blood, you decide to cast the spell. You form the array from your blood and cast it as a held spell. You practice with a pencil, then a book, and finally your phone. So long as you can visualize it, you can even type messages with your phone in your pocket or activate your suit app. You check your phone and spot a message from Sammy, opening it as you head to the bathroom to wash up and get changed for breakfast.

“I'm fine, but I can't face you. I bit you. I'm so sorry.”

You set your phone down and step into the shower, scrubbing yourself down. You feel like you should be worried about something, but you can't think of what. You step out of the shower and dry off, before sending Sammy a message that you forgive her for it. As you pull on your uniform, it dawns on you why she would be so upset and fearful of your reaction.

You were bitten by a werewolf.

>Wake Jennifer up, this is an emergency, ask her what to do
>Jennifer wasn't panicked, Angie probably already took care of things, grab breakfast
>Consult dad's notebook for information first, maybe there are details there
>Find Sammy ASAP, try to figure this mess out
>Other (write-in)

>>44200377
>>Consult dad's notebook for information first, maybe there are details there
>Jennifer wasn't panicked, Angie probably already took care of things, grab breakfast

>>44200377
>Consult dad's notebook for information first, maybe there are details there
then if nowt is there,
>Find that bludclart Sammy ASAP, try to figure this mess out

#Didn'tDrown

why the fuck would we have drowned anyway, what the fuck QM?

>>44200377
>>Consult dad's notebook for information first, maybe there are details there
>>Jennifer wasn't panicked, Angie probably already took care of things, grab breakfast
Trust the angel of death. Or at least, our angel.

>>44200377
>Consult dad's notebook for information first, maybe there are details there
>Jennifer wasn't panicked, Angie probably already took care of things, grab breakfast

>>44200484
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohDvQGGZzfI

>>44200519
>>44200377
Seconded

>>44200484
Hey, you're here on time for a change, couillan.

>>44200557
Fairdoes.
>>44200563
I was usually on time for the earliest threads you creole peehole.

You grab your dad's notebook and skim through the pages, looking for the section on werewolves. When you find it, you note a few interesting tidbits. First of all, a werewolf has to be fully shifted to pass on their curse to another person. A runt like Sammy would never be able to manage it, although that does mean that she's freaking out right now over nothing. You should probably fix that.

The other thing that you note is something you've probably glanced at a hundred times and never read through fully, the passage on hybrid werewolves. Werewolf curses don't hybridize well; either the result is one, the other, or a runt who carries both types of curse, caught in the middle in terms of bloodline and form. Runts are rare, partly because intermarriage between clans is rare, and partly because both forms of the curse need to be equally potent.

You slip the notebook back into its hiding place and grab your book bag, stashing your hemomancy tome back under the sink and taking a moment to consider your day. You've probably got even more catching up to do, but you've got your textbooks sorted out now and can study at your leisure. At worst you'll be sore again today from shop class and your gym classes, but oh well.

You send Sammy a follow-up text to let her know you don't have the werewolf curse and glance at Jennifer for a moment. She's fast asleep and won't notice you leaving, so instead you send a text to her phone wishing her a good morning. You head out to get breakfast and get a relieved response from Sammy, along with a request to meet for breakfast and talk.

>Character sheet
http://pastebin.com/sYia7YGa
>Rules
Same system as Become The Dragon Quest. If you don't know what that is, it's best of three d20 rolls. I name a stat that sums up what you're trying to do, and if I don't name a relevant skill, you try to fill in the blank based on what you're trying to accomplish. “Break open the door” might be Strength based, but if you've been playing baseball after school and there's a lead pipe nearby, you could apply your Baseball skill to the roll. A 20 on the die is a crit threat, and if either of the other two rolls is 20 or higher after mods, it's a critical. A crit fail is when you have two or more 1s. So far this system has worked out well enough. We'll get into combat rules as needed, but in basic terms you have wounds, not HP, and the worse the wounds, the more penalties you accrue while doing other things.

Most Important Rule:
Have fun.

>Grab a bite with Sammy
>Maybe later, we can catch up at History and lunch
>Other (write-in)

>>44200802
>>Maybe later, we can catch up at History and lunch
>>Other, STUDENTO FILERU GETTO
been waiting like 10 threads for a good moment do this.

>>44200802
>Grab a bite with Sammy

>>44200802
>Grab a bite with Sammy.

>>44200802
>Grab a bite with Sammy
Let her know what we found out about her curse, and ask which clan of vamps came after her.

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>>44200802
>Grab a bite with Sammy
>Note the irony.
>Feel bad when the joke makes her feel bad.

>>44200851
>>44200860
>>44200867
You fuckers.

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>>44200885
Denied

>>44200941
Do you know how long i've let this sit on the back burners until we hit a perfect moment?
And now the moment's here before me, and you take it away>
Treason from you, you couillan.

>>44200802
>Maybe later, we can catch up at History and lunch

>>44200998
Hey, don't go stealing my insults.

You text Sammy back letting her know you'll be at the dining hall, and you head over there to get some food. Along the way you get a little more practice in with the spell. The range seems to be about ten feet, and you're noticing that there's a particular sort of tiredness that comes from using your magic too much. Jennifer's advice for repeated, light exercise of your magic makes this kind of ideal though, so long as it's not making your blood evaporate or anything. You stop your practice when you think about that. That would be... less than ideal.

You grab a bowl of cereal for breakfast today and grab a seat at an empty table near the edge of the room so you can talk with Sammy discretely. You look around for her and don't spot her right away, but you finally catch sight of her by the food line. She looks pretty tired, but not as bad as you were expecting. Meliora is with her, talking about something you can't hear. She looks your way and gives you a slight wave, and you wave back before returning to your cereal.

As they approach, you nudge a pair of chairs out a bit for them to sit at, and one is immediately snatched up by Tobias. He smiles cheerfully at you, setting his plate of eggs and toast down and resting his backpack on the back of one of the chairs you set out.

“Hey there! Mind if I sit with you? I'm Tobias, remember? I don't think I caught your name yesterday... I think it was Oliver or something, right?”

Meliora and Sammy walk to your other side, and Meliora glances at Tobias before looking at you.

“Friend of yours?”

>Sorry Toby, this is a private engagement, I need to talk to them
>Sure, you can sit with us, let's be bros.
>Stand up and walk away with Meliora and Sammy, no time for Toby
>It's not my call, ask the girls
>Other (write-in)

>>44201109
>It's not my call, ask the girls
He is our only male friend at the moment.

>>44201109
>It's not my call, ask the girls

>>44201109
>Sorry Toby, this is a private engagement, I need to talk to them
Important stuff

>>44201062
Sorry, I forgot stealing was your thing you damn gun runner.

>>44201109
>It's not my call, ask the girls
Wahaaay, non waifu related character engagement!

though the only engagement i'm interested in is the date we have with our student file

>>44201109
>>It's not my call, ask the girls

Oh Toby, dude, buddy... This could not be a worse moment. But I ain't gonna hold that against you. Yet. Unless this is some nefarious scheme....

>>44201166
>the date we have with our student file
Tonight, after the office is closed.

Or we could just as Meliora to get it for us.

QM are those cards we bought for her still in our bag?

>>44201210
Yep

>>44201210
I thought first thing morning was a better time due to it being open and empty, but i'll concede to a vote for after hours.

Bribe meliora to retreive our file?
hmm
maybe
they could have digital backups aswell as paper files though, so I guess it's something we need to plan out more.

>>44201223
Nice, if so we could use Mel as a decker of kinds to hack shit to let us sneak through and access digital files and junk.

>>44201223
>>44201109

We should give them to her immediately, be like "Oh, before I forget, I saw these and thought you'd like them."

We're pretty deep in debt to her, favorwise after all.

>people wanting a random guy around for a personal and supernatural related discussion
Why?

>>44201260
>>44201223
agreed

>>44201276
Manaman has already sat down with his eggs on toast, it would just be cold to kick him now.

Plus i'm interested in development that isn't "she wants your dick more" so jog on wasteman.

You shrug a bit and turn to Tobias.

“You'll have to ask them. I don't particularly mind.”

Tobias nods and smiles at Meliora and Sammy.

“Hey there. I'm Tobias. I'm new here, just transferred this year. And this guy-”

He motions to you.

“-saved my butt the other day in gym class. Plus we've got math together and I don't have a study partner for that yet. Mind if I sit with you guys, get to know you? I, uh... don't really have anyone else I can eat with.”

Meliora sits down across from you.

“I don't care. I've devoted literally zero percent of my processing power to caring about the matter. I'm just fulfilling a favor at the moment.”

Sammy sits down next to you and smiles.

“It's fine with me. The more the merrier.”

Tobias grins and sits down, digging in. You lean back in your chair and look at Sammy, who promptly looks down at her hands. She glances back and forth between them and you.

“Sorry about last night. I... overreacted. A lot.”

She looks over at Tobias, then back at her hands.

“I was thinking about... us. I'm more clear-headed now, and I was thinking... maybe this won't be all fairytales and romance and perfection. But I don't want to give up just yet. What do you think?”

>I haven't given up either. I'm not afraid.
>I'm considering things right now. No promises, one way or the other.
>I've been thinking too. Let's take a step back, be friends for a bit first.
>You gave me a pretty good scare last night, let's not make a habit of it.
>Give Meliora the cards
>Other (write-in)

>>44201367
>>I haven't given up either. I'm not afraid.
>>Give Meliora the cards
Standing by Wolf-fu

>>44201367
>You gave me a pretty good scare last night, let's not make a habit of it.
>Give Meliora the cards

>>44201367
>I'm considering things right now. No promises, one way or the other.
I know we're still torn about this and in favor of not letting this thread devolve into a two hour argument, let's be noncommittal.

If you want to fight about it though, my vote is
>Let's just be friends

>>44201367
>>I haven't given up either. I'm not afraid.
>>Give Meliora the cards

>>44201367
>I haven't given up either. I'm not afraid.
>Give Meliora the cards

>>44201367
>You gave me a pretty good scare last night, let's not make a habit of it.
Ha-BIT hahaha
you gave me claws to break up
but i'm pawsitive that i should throw you a bone
>Give Meliora the cards

>>44201390
Fine then.

Change >>44201437
To
>>44201367
>I've been thinking too. Let's take a step back, be friends for a bit first.
>Give Meliora the cards

>>44201367
>Maybe, but...let's try and be more levelheaded about this, going forwards. I mean, we're both in very compromising situations right now.

>>44201367
>Give Meliora the cards
>Other
"Well, I think you're pretty great. That's not a bad start either way."
>A beat
"I'm glad though."

>>44201390
>>44201439
>>44201450
According to our subconscious, we are afraid. So if you say that, you're lying.

>>44201508
According to my dick, your argument has no merit and your parents don't love you.

>>44201508
>I had a potentially spooky dream after a scary moment involving a dear companion
>Time to burn this relationship to the ground

>>44201554
>>44201508

>dream had more than one meaning, as was noted in the QM's pastebin prior to.
>wanting to slow down a bit because she almost killed us is perfectly reasonable
>it's out of character for Oliver to be super committed to this girl he's known 3 days.

>>44201535
>your parents don't love you.
That's news to no one.

My father's scum, and I'm a permanent disappointment to my mother.

You slip your hand into your bag and retrieve the pack of cards, keeping them hidden from view.

“I'm not giving up either. I mean, things have been... weird, sure, but it's not like it's stuff most people don't go through anyway. Plus I've already met your parents and mine are dead, so... that's that crossed off the list.”

You laugh, trying to lighten the mood a bit, and Tobias rests a hand on your shoulder. You turn around to face him and find him looking at you with a face full of support and compassion.

“If you ever need any help, I've got your back. My dad died a few years back, I know it can be rough.”

You gently pull his hand off your shoulder and give him a nod.

“I appreciate that. I'll probably take you up on that at some point.”

You turn back to Sammy while casually tossing the cards to Meliora.

“My point is that I'm not afraid of... stuff. So you've got unique problems, so what? Who doesn't? I know I do. We can make this work somehow.”

Sammy hugs your arm tightly and smiles.

“Alright... As long as it's alright...”

Meliora rises to her feet, gripping the pack of cards with both hands and staring at it.

“...where... where did you get these?”

She rips off the wrapper before you can respond, her eyes going wide, and she sprints away, shouting something about an “event ticket”. It's like Charlie just got the last golden ticket or something. Sammy releases your arm.

“I'll let you get to class. I'll see you later, alright?”

>I'll walk you there
>See you later. Come along, Tobias, let us engage in gentlemanly things
>Other (write-in)

>>44201554
No one said anything about burning the relationship to the ground, but being a little hesitant is reasonable. Stop waifuing so hard and play the character, not yourself.
We were literally fingering her mom an hour ago.

>>44201687
>See you later. Come along, Tobias, let us engage in gentlemanly things


Did we make Meli's day?

>>44201616
>wanting to slow down a bit because she almost killed us is perfectly reasonable
Well yeah, and nobody tried to attack that option like a little bitch over losing. It is reasonable. So is this one.

>it's out of character for Oliver to be super committed to this girl he's known 3 days.
It's not like we're getting married, you don't need to know someone for weeks to agree to try dating.

>>44201687
>See you later. Come along, Tobias, let us engage in gentlemanly things

>>44201694
You're asking me not to waifu, man. You know I can't do that.
A man without a waifu is like a knight without armor. Vulnerable and exposed to the elements.
>Other (write-in) Kiss her cheek.
>See you later. Come along, Tobias, let us engage in gentlemanly things

>>44201687
>Text Mel: "We even then?"
>See you later. Come along, Tobias, let us engage in gentlemanly things.

>>44201709
>It's not like we're getting married
Son, we did the werewolf equivalent of marrying her on day 2, before we understood the full significance of it.
Now that we know what we accidentally committed to, we need to be backing off a bit.

>>44201694
>we were fingering her mom
>so let's burn the relationship to the ground

exactly why I said Jennifer is bad news.

also don't assume anyone not doing exactly what you do is playing themselves instead of the character, everyone has different though processes, where even trying to play a character come up with different responses.

>>44201687
>See you later. Come along, Tobias, let us engage in gentlemanly things
Energy drink, shooting the shit, finding out what toby's deal is, all of that good shit, bloodfiyaah

>>44201828
See>>44201760
Stop trying to marry us off.

>>44201760
Then we're already married and the commitment is no greater, mazel tov.

>>44201858
lmao m8
i'm not marrying anyone off, you just want to harem route/fuck jennifer and Sammy's in the way ennit ;)

We jumped in front of an attack willingly, to go "oh no now we can't trust you" is dumb as fuck, Oliver's a bright kid, he knows what he's getting into.

>>44201872
ahaha

You nod and give her a kiss on the cheek.

“Have fun. And text me about what I missed in history class, I've gotta figure out how to do this whole religion thing.”

Sammy blushes and smiles, running off, and you turn to Tobias.

“Let's get ready for hunting class, shall we?”

Tobias gets to his feet and stretches.

“Works for me. You lucked out, yesterday was a skill test for the actual hunting practice. Today we're getting right into using bows and doing some target practice.”

He grabs his bag and waits for you to get yours, before walking alongside you towards the gym.

“So, how long have you and... What's her name, Samantha? How long have you been dating for? You seem pretty close.”

>Just a few days
>We were childhood friends (or some other lie)
>Who wants to know?
>Other (write-in)

>>44201905
>Who wants to know?
Sorry, just been some guys looking to hurt her or me for some reason. You know how it is new kid and all.

>>44201872
Which is, as has been established in past threads, completely out of character for Oliver, what monster-dream-Sammy actually represented, and the reason Oliver should be backing off.
The sort of character development it takes to go from connectionless drifter to happily tied down takes at least weeks, if not months. Not 4 days.

>>44201905
>A few days. I helped her out with an...issue she was having, she invited me to a family get together as a thank you, and we hit it off pretty well.

>>44201905
>>44201923
Second.

>>44201905
>Just a few days
No reason to lie about it.

>>44201905
>Who wants to know? But jokingly, no need to go full autist right now.
>Just a few days
if he presses, >>44201941 say this

>>44201905
>Who wants to know?

>>44201905
>Just a few days
>>Other (write-in) Why, jealous of her? It's cool, I know I'm the most handsome man in school. What's the teacher like? On a scale of cool person to escaped serial killer?

>>44201948
>>44201923
"How long have you two been dating?"
"PEOPLE ARE OUT FOR US MAAAN"

Please don't fuck up this new bromance already. how else will we get invited to the nighttime swimming pool parties?

>>44201900
Nah, I just want to actually get on with bringing mom & dad back, instead of wasting time with this wolf girl we can't help right now.

>>44201999
They're ash, they aren't going anywhere.
Having a gf isn't going to stop us getting our parents back. In fact, having sammy gives us access to magic coach Jennifer so don't know where your thinking lies.

Schmooze roll, +1

How well can you avoid coming across as paranoid?

Rolled 7 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>44202077
FFS
RASTA MAGIC

Rolled 8 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>44202077
FAKE NORMALITY

Rolled 15 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>44202077

Rolled 15 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>44202077

Rolled 13 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>44202077
So well!

>>44202093
THANK YOU FOR SAVING US FROM OURSELVES
>>44202090
>>44202092
SHADOWRUNNING TOO HARD
>>44202103
WHY IS THIS QUEST FULL OF DOUBLES?

>>44202038
No, helping Jennifer with Patrick is what gave us access to her. And she's teaching us in exchange for spending one night a week with us. Please remember what was actually chosen, not just what you want to.

Saving Sammy from the vamp did get us invited to the party, and being nice to her did give her the courage to stand up to her mom, which is what got Jennifer interested in us. I'm not saying we shouldn't continue to be her friend, but we should be clear that we didn't understand what all the biting and claiming actually meant.

You guys don't want to hurt her? Then don't lead her on.

>>44201935
We have agreed to try dating someone we like. I fail to see how this is in any way out of character or a significant reason to not do so, other than the fact that if we hadn't done so you would've shut the hell up instead of spewing all over the thread.

>>44202189
We(unknowingly) declared to her that we were marrying her. How is it out of character to want to ease back a bit and correct that now that we found out what what we said meant to her?

You smile casually and chuckle.

“Who wants to know? If you're interested in her then I'd like to know who my competition is.”

Tobias blinks, before laughing a bit.

“Man, I'm just curious. I heard you transferred in the other day and I wanted to know how you wound up so lucky. I mean, captain of the track team? Those legs, dude... It's like they go on for miles.”

He smirks.

“But seriously, I meant what I said. I'm just trying to make some friends around here. You both seem really nice, and I'm making small-talk.”

You nod slightly and adjust your bag.

“It's only been a few days, but it's been pretty wild. To make a long story short, it's been an emotional rollercoaster. I'm still figuring a few things out.”

Tobias nods slowly and pats you on the back.

“At least you've managed to land a cute girl though, right? That puts you ahead of most guys here. Half the girls here act like if you were on fire their first response would be to grab some marshmallows. Or maybe that's just me... I know I can be a bit much, hope I'm not bugging you too much or anything.”

>Nah, you're still in the clear with me
>Tone it down, just a smidgen
>Other (write-in)

>>44202138
"No, helping Jennifer with Patrick is what gave us access to her."
flat out wrong
Passing out and hitting our head on a rock and her reading our book while we slept, because we dated sammy is what gave us access to her.
"Please remember what was actually chosen, not just what you want to."
flat out wrong and a snarky cunt.
"we didn't understand what all the biting and claiming actually meant."
Oliver knew fully well what he was getting into, and likes this girl. Shit's obvious to someone not on the spectrum.
"You guys don't want to hurt her? Then don't lead her on."
Not leading her on if you reciprocate with her.
Maybe if we didn't want to hurt her we shouldn't be making plans on fucking her mom.

>>44202189
exactly, we're a teenager with teen hormones, thinking you love someone after a few days is normal shit.

>>44202226
we didn't, is she wearing a ring? We could leave at any time we want with no harm done. We claimed her as our girl, if we aren't a wolf it's not the same meaning.

>>44202280
>>Nah, you're still in the clear with me

>>44202280
>Nah, you're still in the clear with me
>And yeah I get that impression from most of the girls too. Word to wise avoid the ones who avoid the sun. Never trust a girl who won't walk in the open with you.

>>44202316
that's just racist, anon.
We KNOW not all the vampire breeds are allergic to sunlight.

>>44202280
>>Nah, you're still in the clear with me
The girls here are real evil monsters bro, proper frankenstein shit. If you were on fire they'd either worship you or go "bah! fire! bad!" though some are pretty hot dude.

>>44202316
this too

Basically to gauge how much he knows.

Schmooze roll, +1

I assume you're trying to be subtle.

>>44202280
>Nah, you're still in the clear with me

>>44202226
I'm pretty sure we did that knowingly and explained to her why, namely that Mark is a jackass, unless you're talking about some other incident, and I didn't say you were being out of character. You're the one that keeps insisting everyone else is out of character for not following your one true option, and that's what pisses me off.

Rolled 8 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>44202373
yup, basically if she's not willing to openly be with you, no point in being with her, but it can be construed as something else

Rolled 2 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>44202373
FRIEND

Rolled 20 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>44202373

>>44202419
Fucking. Nice.

>>44202294
You want to ignore the context of what claiming means to werewolves? Fine.

Let's let this excellent story premise devolve into "generic supernatural dating simulator quest version 10“
You sad, lonely kid.

That's two in a row where I've been the only good roll in the first three.

You shake your head.

“You're still good. At worst you're right about coming off as a bit much, but it doesn't bug me or anything.”

Tobias lets out a sigh and smiles.

“That's good...”

You rummage through your bag briefly, pretending to look for something as you speak.

“As for the girls, you're right about most of them being a little snooty. I mean, it's a school for rich kids, you can't expect them to all be approachable. But some of the girls are so pale from sitting around their palaces all day long I almost expect them to burst into flames in the sunlight like a vampire or something.”

You chuckle and look at Tobias, and your laughter dies. He's giving you an odd look, before he leans in conspiratorially, glancing around a bit.

“You wouldn't be all that wrong to think that.”

He reaches into his pocket and pulls something out, pushing it into your hand. You look down at the business card for a moment. Tobias Handel, Paranormal Investigator. On the reverse side it reads Red Fields Occult Club. He grins.

“The next meeting is tonight.”

>Paranormal crap isn't for me, sorry.
>I am a hunter, bro. I live this shit.
>Tell me more about these spooky happenings at school that I am totally oblivious about.
>Other (write-in)

>>44202510
>Tell me more about these spooky happenings at school that I am totally oblivious about.
TOTALLY
OBLIVIOUS

>>44202510
>>Tell me more about these spooky happenings at school that I am totally oblivious about.
Oh. Adorable.

>>44202510
>>Tell me more about these spooky happenings at school that I am totally oblivious about.
Try not to give a shit eating grin.

>>44202437
sad lonely kid from the one who doesn't understand basic emotions or what it's like to date as a teen.
Alright big guy, carry on, if you'd notice I was happy to get away from waifus to Bro out with Toby since I hate waifu quests, but having a girl is just having a girl, it's a normal thing mate.

Yeah let's ignore what it means to werewolves as Sammy knows we don't know shit. Also that shit's for adult werewolves, she ain't geting married this early. why'd you think she wasn't already to married to the one with a claim on her? Age blud.

Wave your left hand here,it's fine, do it in some places in the middle east, it's a grave insult. While she's in the human world she can deal with human shit.

>>44202419
Subtle spelt in wingdings with invisible ink bruv.

>>44202510
>>Tell me more about these spooky happenings at school that I am totally oblivious about.
might be fun

>>44202394
It makes 0 sense that Oliver would go from 17 years roaming around, learning not to get attached to anyone, never letting himself care, to in 3 days getting engaged and chasing after her to the point where he physically collapsed.

Do you see the schism in logic there?

Can we keep up these excellent Schmooze rolls? Experience says yes. Roll it.

Rolled 11 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>44202586

>>44202549
>we don't know shit.
We didn't when we did it.
We do now.

Rolled 20 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>44202555
Because it's fun? Because he's lonely and maybe now he can finally settle down a bit and actually make friends and confidants and lovers and all that shit? That enough justification for your need-boner?
>>44202586
please...

Rolled 5 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>44202586
Bro acquired!

>>44202510
Ahaha oh fuck
Too subtle, wayyyyy too subtle

>I am a hunter, bro. I live this shit. key to living through it? Don't make yourself known.

>>44202394
His self righteousness of being the only true in character person is annoying as shit.

>>44202555
the person who'd do anything to bring back the people he's lost and is very much enjoying all the interaction? Makes perfect sense. "to in 3 days getting engaged" top saying that you retard, we aren't in engaged, we literally just had an option of "friends for now"
Not everything about the supernatural school is supernatural.

>>44202599
Makes no difference.

>>44202602
Exactly
And jesus m8

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>>44202586

>>44202619
>we literally just had an option of "friends for now"
Which you all turned down in favor of "let's keep on with the shit" that's the whole reason I'm bitching. We aren't friends for now, we just turned that down.

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>>44202602
The dice smile upon me for fucking once

>>44202675
"that's the whole reason i'm bitching"
The option proves we aren't engaged so just chill out, you got out voted, it happens. To complain is fine, I complained when my student file vote get cucked out, but it happens, there's no logic or semantics to reverse the decision now unless she attacks us again or something, in which case i'd put us on temp break.

You pocket the card and consider your next words carefully. You don't want to sound too eager for information, you want to be persuaded by him so you have excuses to tag along in the future. But you also don't want to sound too disinterested so he won't make a big deal about this. You smile a bit.

“Heh. You sound like a crazy conspiracy nut. Do you guys run around chasing ghost stories and stuff?”

Tobias smirks and nods.

“Of course. At the heart of any good ghost story is an actual ghost. Or monster. Sometimes both. Sometimes we even get our hands on actual occult artifacts, too! Well, at least, we think they are. Usually they get confiscated by our adviser when we try to mess with them. The club president got ahold of something really cool though, and tonight she's going to tell us all about it. It's gonna be big.”

You nod to yourself. Useful information.

“Well, consider me persuaded. I'll see about swinging by tonight to check it out.”

Tobias pumps his fist in the air.

“Whoo! Alright, sounds good. Now let's get hunting!”

He heads off into the locker room and you follow suit.

-

Speed roll, +2
A word on skills. I've been using a sliding scale in terms of level of success. From now on, if you apply a relevant skill but not the exact skill (crossbows are ranged weapons, but they fire differently than bows), you lose a level of success with the result. It'll widen your crit range to apply Crossbow to this roll, but you'll take a penalty.

Also, time skip to History class after gym, or did you guys have something planned for math or chemistry class?

>>44202769
was math the class with a teacher sacrificing students?

Rolled 8 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>44202769
a small please

Rolled 6 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>44202769
>did you guys have something planned for math or chemistry class?
I know I didn't.

Rolled 1 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>44202769
BLOODFIYAH

Rolled 16 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>44202769
Not unless the math teacher acts weird again. Maybe count heads, see if anyone's missing?

>>44202794
Yes

Rolled 8 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>44202769
unless math teacher acts weird again or Meli's dad flags us down we're good.

>>44202810
Hah! Trying to makes us sprain again, ya rasta bastard

>>44202810
sorry guys
>>44202769
nothing planned for chemistry, but math's teacher who wants the book ennit?
can she the mark on us?

>>44202823
Sh-shuddup!
It's 5am, my dice are broken aight

>>44202810
literally 0 fire.
negative speed. We, in fact, travel so slowly that we turn to stone.

>>44202848
Quests over everyone go home.
Talking about stoned, i'm not letting this quest end until i see a stoner wolf with dreads.

Don't disappoint me please QM

>>44202810
>>44202399
>>44202092
>>44202090
The dice clearly do not like being yelled at tonight.

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>44202922
Oh yeah? watch this

BUMBACLART DICE GODS IN ZION ABOVE, HEED MI CALL RUDEBWOI

>>44202973
Hah, you do not sacrifice to the RNGods, and have offended them

I sacrificed 2 bluegill and a carp

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>44203009
I'll sacrifice your life rudeboi.
and how good can your sacrifice be if your roll didn't even come out?
*shouts at dice*

>>44203038
I was the >>44202811 that saved us.
And I do not waste the RNGods gifts spuriously.

>>44203038
>>44202973
13+7=nat20
>>44203009
exactly, shut your mouth u wasteman, psh, ya likle eeeediot.

>>44203038
>>44202973
see, this is why the other boards laugh at us.

>>44203038
Also, good luck getting past the gators, let alone the cottonmouths.

Hunting class isn't an absolute disaster, but it could have gone better. You spend the entire class watching Tobias hit bulls-eyes while you struggle to get an arrow to hit the target. You've mostly got it down by the end of class, but that's mostly because the teacher spends some time helping you out with direct instruction. The most memorable moment? When she took your hand and told you that your fingering was all wrong.

Chemistry class is mostly taking notes and listening to Fenright talk about elements and molecules. He opened the lecture talking about the four classical elements for a bit, and how science has progressed since then, outlining the evolution of our understanding of chemistry, but bits and pieces of what he said stick out to you, especially now that you know elemental magic exists. Did elemental magic influence the formation of Greek ideas about the physical world, or grow from them? Another question to ask your new magic teacher.

Math class is more of the same. Notes, and then the teacher knocks everyone out. The same two students stand up to talk, and the discussion is pretty similar to last time although the voices are different. Maybe those two students are pre-made disguises, and the math classroom is just the negotiation place for Professor Cowan.

As you head for your history class you get a pair of text messages, one from Meliora and one from Jennifer. The one from Meliora is all about how happy she is that she got those cards, and how she now has a legendary item set for her character. A real one, not a hacked one. She says that buys you two whole fuckups for her to sort out before she starts calling you an idiot again. Idiot. Last one, she swears.

>>44203073
Well, this and our love/hate with /d/

The text from Jennifer is short and sweet. “Slept well, best rest I've had in years. Thank you for letting me come over. How do Friday nights sound for our weekly meetup?” You consider your reply on your way to History class, but nothing springs immediately to mind. You're about to type a generic response just for something to say when you spot Sammy, and quickly pocket your phone. You'll message back later. Sammy runs over to you with a smile.

“Professor Luther said this next class is optional. It's an extra credit one. You can just drop off the religion stuff, he said.”

>I should check in with Catherine first instead of just handing in my stuff alone
>I'll get it to him later. We've got time to kill, let's (write-in)
>Sure thing. I'll be right back, gonna drop it off, then we should (write-in)
>Text Jennifer back once Sammy is out of view (write-in)
>Other (write-in)

>>44203065
>fourth roll
>saved us

>>44203120
>>I should check in with Catherine first instead of just handing in my stuff alone
We were supposed to meet her yesterday. And extra credit might be important.

>>44203124
>oops

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>>44203065
Didn't save you enough to roll on time did it.
>>44203073
they laugh at you senpai, 13+7=20, open your eyes.
>>44203085
i won't need to, i'll just airdrop some tactical yardies in.
>>44203101
true
>>44203124
xactly
>>44203120
Fridays huh? You mean student go out day?
MASTER MANIPULATOR IS AT IT AGAIN
>I should check in with Catherine first instead of just handing in my stuff alone
>Text Jennifer back once Sammy is out of view (write-in)

>>44203120
>I should check in with Catherine first instead of just handing in my stuff alone

>>44203120
>>I should check in with Catherine first instead of just handing in my stuff alone

I missed our scheduled hammer out religion time yesterday.

>>44203120
>I should check in with Catherine first instead of just handing in my stuff alone

>>44203120
>I should check in with Catherine first instead of just handing in my stuff alone
>Text Jennifer back once Sammy is out of view (write-in) Should be fine. IF you're a good girl.

>>44203120
>>I should check in with Catherine first instead of just handing in my stuff alone

>>44203161
>>44203120
You gotta write in man, but yea add this.
>Text Jennifer back once Sammy is out of view
"Saturdays would work better."

>>44203189
I can second this.

>>44203181
>>44203177
>>44203168
>>44203161
>>44203156
>>44203189
Consensus reached I guess.

>>44203201
She's not taking friday, saturday, or sunday, the sket.
She can have monday through thursday.

>>44203201
but this saturday we're hanging with SAmmy and the Lesbian...

>>44203201
Pretty sure we were going to go somewhere with Andrea and Sammy this weekend, which usually means Saturday.

Seeing as we have some differing opinions on this text, let's vote

>Friday is fine
>Actually, let's do Saturday
>I'd rather do it during the school week
>Optional flirting
>Other (write-in)

>>44203221
No, weekend gives us more time to learn magic & sleep in.
She said she was going to rent a place where they wouldn't mind scorch marks for the first few months, remember? We're gonna be burning shit on accident.

Also, I'll let the dating thing lie, if you'll kindly remember gaining magic and bringing our parents back is FAR more important to us. Everything else is secondary.

>>44203263
>Friday is fine.

>>44203263
>I'd rather do it during the school week
makes it easier to reserve fridays for date nights with Sammy.

>>44203263
>Friday is fine
No flirting over the phone

>>44203263
>I'd rather do it during the school week

>>44203257
>>44203258
>>44203263

Oh yea. Friday works then.

>>44203263
>Optional flirting
>Friday is fine.

>>44203287
>I'll let the dating thing lie
Protip: trying to bring shit back up isn't letting it lie.
Kindly choke to death on your mother's cock.

>>44203291
We have a date Saturday.

In my view, Jennifer might be playing us.
I explaned it last thread and cba to explain it again or find and copy it so i'm letting it go for now.

>>44203263
>>I'd rather do it during the school week
>Other (write-in) My archery teacher thinks my fingering's bad, but my magic teacher thinks it's great.

>>44203287
Weekend also removes our weekend, our social life that we've just started enjoying for the first time ever.
and how does it give us time to sleep in someone's here at our place.
I do think you're grossly overestimating the bringing back our parents, i'd say it's on par with social life.
>>44203315
lmao

>>44203263
>Friday is fine
No flirting.

>>44203315
Yes, insulting me is going to get me to stop opposing you. That's how arguments work. Well done.

>>44203330
>I do think you're grossly overestimating the bringing back our parents, i'd say it's on par with social life.
It's a strong enough drive that Oliver's half convinced it's a geas, but he doesn't care. It's his entire purpose in being at this school. Read the intro thread again.

>>44203350
Well you certainly don't deserve anything that *isn't* an insult after your previous display, you gutless whoreson.

I didn't even vote for dating Sammy.

You head for the classroom regardless and shrug a bit, smiling.

“I need to check in with my religious zealot anyway. I don't want to just turn in my stuff and ignore her view of things. We were going to meet up yesterday to work on the project together and accidentally missed it. Because of reasons.”

Sammy nods.

“Well, I'll be in the library, alright? Text me if you need me, and I'll see you there, or at lunch.”

She turns and walks off, and you fish your phone out of your pocket as you make your way to History.

“Friday works just fine for me. Is that going to be the usual day then?”

You hit send and walk into the classroom to find Professor Luther and Catherine. Catherine is sitting at her desk, working on a stack of papers, while Professor Luther is at his desk grading homework. You walk over to Catherine and sit down.

“Hey there.”

Catherine perks up and turns to you, smiling shyly.

“O-Oh, hi there... Um... The professor told me you were out yesterday because of a medical thing... I hammered out a rough draft though. I didn't know if you'd be back, and it's due today, so...”

She motions to the papers. It's a stack of maybe twenty or so, mostly stuff taken directly from religious texts, highlighted and organized. You pull out your own papers of religious rules and doctrines, and Catherine glances at the professor before starting to speed read through them, making notes on her own papers.

“I can combine these pretty easily... The Healing Church is a pretty neat idea... There's plenty of room for tithes and taxes, special services to be offered... But I don't think we can just say we have a miracle cure, so we'll need to come up with a plan for that... Maybe we should pick a noble house to serve as our... What did you call them, hunters...?”

>Nah, all you need is a cleaver and a nun outfit
>We'll need to pick carefully, but yes
>If that's all we needed to do, I'll be off
>Any other suggestions?
>Other (write-in)

>>44203386
Why? Because I used evidence and plot points from prior threads as my argument, instead of throwing pointless insults?

>>44203401
>>We'll need to pick carefully, but yes
You've had a chance to watch them in action. You're thoughts?

>>44203401
>We'll need to pick carefully, but yes
She's taking this pretty seriously, it'd be rude to not put in a little effort

>>44203401
>We can swap out miracle cure for actual healing practices. A structured system, beginnings of modern medicine. It'll be rudimentary, but hopefully far more effective than the regular stuff. Ritualizing things like surgery will also probably help.

>And yes, Hunters. They'll have the Lord's blessing and track down rumors of heretics and demons alike, even if only one of them actually exists. It'll have to be done carefully, but we can manage it.

>>44203423
If you honestly think you used either of those things, did nothing wrong and weren't a gigantic self-righteous twat, then you're even more autistic than I suspected.

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>>44203401
>We'll need to pick carefully, but yes
>Any other suggestions?

oh fuck yes, ultra-nerd, we gotta friend the shit out of her!
we bloodborne boys

>>44203383
"Read the intro thread again."
Read every thing the qm's written until now on Oliver's reactions and feelings you ragamuffin.
Man lost his parents, of course he has a strong drive to bring them back, but he's also HUMAN and a teen so yeah, think.
>>44203423
You just had to bring it up again to complain about how we haven't completed the secondary quest goal of become a vampire and revive our parents (having fun being the main goal) only 16 threads in.
If you're not enjoying yourself feel free to fuck off man.
>>44203496
Just ignore him now.

>>44203401
>>44203490
This
>>44203505
This too

>>44203401
>>44203490
>>44203505
Second.

>>44203556
mi bruddah

BecomeQM, I love you're running with my Bloodborne suggestion
Lifts my spirits while I try to fit the Gunpowder Plot to the tune of Jingle Bells.

>>44203608
Blowing up the other nobles and instituting our religion as in charge when?

You smile at her and skim through some of her work while you talk. She's making a mini-bible of sorts for the project, and the sheer amount of effort is impressive. She's only had a few days, but maybe she got a jump start? Just how much of this is stuff she planned to show you yesterday? The paper is a little weird though. It feels slightly waxy, but it doesn't look shiny.

“We'll have to be careful as to how we choose our hunters. Loyalty is important, but so is skill. Maybe we should have them compete for the right, evaluate them based on some criteria, and pick from there?”

Catherine nods a bit, adjusting her glasses slightly.

“A tournament...? They each pick champions to represent the house, to win the favor of the church... It'll stir up all sorts of conflict, and... they'll need healers...”

You grin.

“So we bring in a system like modern medicine. We research technology from the time, old herbal cures, all that jazz. And then we ritualize the whole thing, from surgery to medical examinations. God told us what was wrong by showing the signs on the body for us to read, and guided our hands to save the lives of his devout. If someone dies during surgery, they weren't faithful enough. God judged them.”

Catherine takes her pages back and begins scribbling, jotting down your words almost verbatim.

“I'll compile everything properly tonight so we have little books to pass out tomorrow, but if you have time, can we meet up...? I want to make sure that I have it right... At the very least, I want to send you a copy when I'm done to see what you think...”

>I have time after practice to meet up, sure
>I'm actually kinda busy, but I trust you. Let's swap numbers, send the file via text
>I don't think I'll have time to check it tonight, but I have faith in you
>Other (write-in)

>>44203716
I should have time after school, but in case I don't let's exchange numbers. Cool? I must say you're doing a lot of work. Doing it very well too.

>>44203716
>I have time to meet up after practice, sure.
>Assuming I don't get pounced by some crazed beast. Again. (jokingly)

>>44203716
>>I have time after practice to meet up, sure
assuming we can head here and still hit the occult shindig. if not then
>>I'm actually kinda busy, but I trust you. Let's swap numbers, send the file via text

>>44203716
>I have time after practice to meet up, sure, but if we have to cancel, Let's swap numbers, send the file via text

>>44203716
>I have time after practice to meet up, sure
>Other (write-in) Get number, just in case.

>>44203693
Sooner than you think...

>>44203767
This. We should be able to fit her in between practice and Tobias's club. After toby's thing, we can "acquire" our student file.

>>44203716
>>44203767
Second.

>>44203767
this
>>44203796
We will win History class!
>>44203802
STUDENTO FILERU GETTO

>>44203833
>Oliver stands outside the smouldering ruins of the cafeteria
>He's dressed like a victorian Pope
>Toby's got a cage on his head
>Sammy's got bandages over her eyes and an axe
>Catherine's a nun with a tricorn
>".... What was the plan again?"

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>>44203928
>".... What was the plan again?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFf-YM6ZAuQ

“I should have time after track practice, but just in case I don't, let's swap numbers.”

You pull out your phone and Catherine types in her phone number before texting herself and passing it back. She puts the stack of papers in her bag and you rise to your feet.

-

Acquired Catherine's number!

-

“I'm gonna head off, I think. It was nice catching up with you though. You're putting in a lot of hard work, and I really appreciate it.”

Catherine blushes and hangs her head.

“No problem... I enjoy it a lot... I'll see you later, I need to talk to the professor before I go.”

You nod and head for the door, checking for a reply from Jennifer. Right on schedule, your phone buzzes.

“I figured I'd pick a night when you don't have school the next day in case we're up late. It also gives you the whole weekend to practice whatever I teach you. It's also the easiest night for me to slip away. So yes, it will be the usual night. By the by, you should probably hide your book better. I found it while looking for a towel. Under the sink? Really?”

You pocket your phone and consider your options. You've got half a class period, then lunch. Jennifer is still at your room, and Meliora either didn't notice or was so consumed by her game she didn't care. Sammy is waiting for you in the library but isn't expecting you til lunch time.

>Chill with Sammy for a bit
>Head back to the room, make sure a disaster hasn't taken place
>Get in a little more magic practice
>Wander around, roam the halls
>Other (write-in)

>>44204018
>Head back to the room, make sure a disaster hasn't taken place

>>44204018
>Head back to the room, make sure a disaster hasn't taken place
Then
>>Get in a little more magic practice

>>44204018
Look for a towel under the sink?
What the fuck.

And ffs, taking our fuckin friday and saturday morning away

hope she doesn't mind if one night she turns up and we're not there cos we're out clubbing or fucking or hunting or w/e.

>Head back to the room, make sure a disaster hasn't taken place
>Get in a little more magic practice

>>44204018
>Head back to the room, make sure a disaster hasn't taken place

>>44204018
>Reply: Roommate is a golem, and so never has a reason to go in there. Noone else can get in without permission and not be fucked over, so it's pretty secure.
>Chill with Sammy for a bit. It's fiiiiine.

Yo QM, what would've changed if i'd picked a different number from 1-6 other than 3?

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>>44204018
>>Get in a little more magic practice
aw yis
>>44204004
>Meliora as the doll

>>44204127
The person who approached at breakfast

>>44204149
Nice, Tobe's decent so far anyway.

You head back to your room to make sure Meliora and Jennifer haven't killed each other, or worse. You shoot Sammy a quick text telling her that you'll meet her for lunch and make your way into the dorm building, pausing briefly outside your door before knocking. Jennifer opens the door in just a towel, soaking wet.

“So I text you that I'm naked and fresh out of the shower, and you immediately come running, but when I dress up for you, you barely notice at all. Well, at least now I know what frequency your brain is tuned to.”

She turns and walks over to the couch, sitting beside Meliora and picking up a controller. The game unpauses, and Meliora looks over at you briefly.

“We're playing a fighting game. It's the best way to get to know someone. I mean, I had to dial back my skill level to accommodate her, but still.”

Jennifer suddenly flicks the control stick around while hammering a few buttons, executing a combo that takes Meliora out in seconds. She runs a hand through her hair and smiles.

“That's for saying, out loud, that you were going easy on me. This game is about reading your opponent, timing your responses, rapid and coordinated finger movements, and memorizing detailed information. Did you take me for some sort of rookie?”

Meliora looks at her for a moment, eyes glowing pink.

“I'm taking you down a peg, Lassie.”

You stand in the doorway as you watch the second round, both of them playing the game at a skill level you can't hope to match. You close the door and make a few token efforts to do the obvious. Toy with the towel? Nope, too big. Interact with Jennifer's body? Nope, can't isolate her breast from the rest of her. Mess up their game? Nope, not precise enough. Still, handy information.

>Leave them to their game
>Jump in for the next round, ask for easy mode
>Talk to Jennifer about something
>Talk to Meliora about something
>Other (write-in)

>>44204270
>>Talk to Meliora about something.
>"What went down between you and Sammy? And what was with those vampires?"

>>44204270
>Magic the power button/plug socket before we leave
Because Mel is cute angry and fuck Jennifer.

>>44204316
this for now

>>44204316
>>Talk to Meliora about something.
>"What went down between you and Sammy? And what was with those vampires?"
>Talk to Jennifer about something
'My dad's old notes told me what was up with Sammy's Lycanthropy. It's cause she has two different strains fighting it out equally in her blood. Least that's what his notes say."

>>44204270
>>44204316
This.

>>44204270
>>44204351
Second.

>>44204270
>>44204351
Third.

You move behind the couch and kneel down, resting your arms on the back while you watch.

“So Meliora, what happened last night with Sammy? And the vampires?”

Jennifer arches an eyebrow, but her focus remains on the game. Meliora shrugs a bit.

“Canny found her in the woods. We talked for a bit. I convinced her you're not a total moron and you'd eventually forgive her for whatever it was she did, and we headed back to school. The vampires had been watching her for a bit, and they tried to get close to meddle with her. Something about Vanessa? I dusted half of them during the fight and got the last two when they turned to run. That's really all there was to it. I stayed with her til breakfast.”

You nod a bit.

“Thanks again. I appreciate the help keeping her safe.”

You turn towards Jennifer and smile.

“I think I found a solution to Sammy's problem. Well, part of one at least. My dad's old notebook has a few interesting facts about werewolves, as well as why runts happen. Sammy's got two curses, one from you and one from Patrick, and they're fighting it out inside her, evenly matched. If one got stronger than the other, she'd be a normal werewolf.”

Jennifer's thumb slips on the controller and she messes her combo up, half her health vanishing in seconds as she recovers.

“When two spells interact, they only ever produce side-effects like that in the case of a perfect balance. The odds are miniscule... But that gives us a starting point. The only question is which curse to manipulate.”

You nod slightly and check your phone. Lunch is soon. You glance at the game console and debate turning it off and denying either of them a conclusion to their fight. Hmm...

>Head out, meet up with Sammy
>Switch off the console and run for it
>Give Jennifer a hug/kiss goodbye
>Other (write-in)

>>44204606
>>Head out, meet up with Sammy

>>44204606
>Pat Jennifer on the head
>Switch off the console and run for it

Jennifer a cute.

They're all cute.

>>44204606
>"Preferably yours, but I don't think it will matter. The fact that she, and her father, go blank like that is because it IS a curse. The moment they stop seeing their animalistic nature as a curse is the moment it gets worse. Fancy curses do that kind of thing. You retain control because you still hate being a werewolf. Patrick and Samantha embrace it, so the curse gets worse so they still have something to fear.

>>44204606
>Head out, meet up with Sammy

Well according to a certain source I have, she has a carbon copy of her father's curse. So take that into account.

>>44204673
If we tell her that, we'll probably need to reveal that our source is our "guardian" angel, that we talk to during lucid dreams.

Which I'm fine with, as it'll help us mesh our information better.

>>44204606
>Head out, meet up with Sammy

>>44204669
Agreed.
Let's>>44204673
Then >>44204663
>>44204606

>>44204717
We're talking about things we read in the journal. No need to reveal that yet.

I really want to ask Angie if she has ever met Gabriel (The archangel) or Adriel (The Grim reaper himself, at least his sphere is the spirit of death)

>>44204751
Angie is a pseudonym. She really is Adriel.

We are a cog in the great plan.

>>44204740
If you were a minute sooner.

>>44204751
Reminder that Uriel is a secret police douchebag.
If my /x/phile-ing back in the day taught me anything, it's that at least the general consensus on Uriel is "Eat shit"

>>44204870
reading the Dresden files makes me agree.

>>44204885
Huh, weird he made it in like that.
At least the representations are consistent.

“I'd rather have yours on her than Patrick's. She couldn't control herself last night, and she might have inherited that from him. We'll need to check a few things... Apparently the curse gets like that when you stop fearing your wild side. You apparently still fear a lack of control over yourself enough that it hasn't made you lose control like that. They've just kinda accepted it.”

You pause for a moment and consider what you pried out of Jennifer about her secret fantasy. She'd be terrified and aroused beyond belief if she still has that fear. Hmm.

“At any rate... It's been fun, but I've gotta head out.”

You adjust your pack and head for the door, trying to hit the power switch on the way out. The console is too big and the button too small for you to flick it precisely, but an effort was made. Maybe for your next spell you should try something that lets you manipulate small things that are part of large things, so you can meddle more easily.

You head for the dining hall and spot Sammy talking to one of the girls you recognize as a vampire. As you approach, the vampire girl looks at you before turning away with a huff and walking off. Sammy rushes to your side, glaring at the girl.

“She said she was going to do something to force me into another blood pact if I didn't do something for her. She didn't tell me what though, she left when you came close... I think it has something to do with last night.”

Sammy sighs softly and turns to you.

“They're never this direct... Something fishy is going on...”

>Student file theft mission go
>Enjoy a quiet lunch with Sammy
>Talk to Sammy about her current situation as a runt and what you know
>Other (write-in)

>>44204921
>You know her name? Where she lives? I can probably get her number.
>Talk to Sammy about her current situation as a runt and what you know.

>>44204921
>Student file theft mission go
We're gonna be busy tonight. We'll at least scout it out now.

>>44204921
>>Enjoy a quiet lunch with Sammy

>>44204921
Can we>>44204951
And then>>44204955

>>44204921
>Other (write-in)
Warn her that the vampires might be trying to use her to negotitate with the rival WW clan.

>>44204921
>Talk to Sammy about her current situation as a runt and what you know
>You know her name? Where she lives? I can probably get her number.


Hold up isn't a Blood pact an agreement? They may be baiting us now.

>>44204921
>>44204951
This.

>>44204921
>>Student file theft mission go

>>44204990
It requires consent, but consent can be given under duress.

>>44204921
>Student file theft mission go

>>44204921
>>44204951
Thirding this.

>>44204921
>Enjoy a quiet lunch with Sammy
>Talk to Sammy about her current situation as a runt and what you know

>>44204905
Yea, it gets the MC in a lot of shit "for the greater good", seems less secret police than special forces leader though. Doing things that give "good" plausible deniability.

Your eyes roam in the direction the girl left in.

“Any information on her? Name, address, anything?”

Sammy shakes her head.

“Not really. Vanessa never introduced me to any of them, and they tend to keep to themselves. I'm not in any of her classes, either. We might be able to find out though. I could ask around, try to figure it out.”

You nod slightly.

“I'll do what I can as well. It looks like you're being used as a bargaining chip... Speaking of such things...”

You gently take her hand and lead her to the food line, speaking quietly as you make your way along. You explain to her what's causing her condition, what happened last night when she lost control, and that there's a way to help if you can figure it out. She's in tears by the end, sobbing silently. Her whole life she's had to deal with this, and then you swoop in and identify the cause. You smile to yourself. Oliver Spencer, Problem Solver in the employ of the Wolfe family. Sammy hugs you tightly.

“If... If you find a way... Oliver, please... I... I've only ever wanted to be normal... To not have to spend every moment fearing getting caught...”

She's talking about normal for werewolves, but you get the idea. You hug her back and collect your meals, walking with her to a table.

“I'm gonna figure it out. I've got a lot of other things I need to work out first before I tackle that one, but at least now there's something to work towards.”

You spend the rest of the meal discussing the track practice, and you bring up hanging out on Saturday with Andrea. Sammy tells you that she'll talk to her about it and let you know what happens. She gives you a kiss goodbye when lunch ends, and you head off to gymnastics. Once again you're flipping, tumbling and rolling on command like a trained dog, but Coach Paris has little to say on your technique that isn't praise.

You spend Literature class working on more free writing exercises, this time in the form of short stories. Mark's work is pretty solid, earning some proper applause for his efforts this time. Yours isn't bad, but Mark gave you a tough act to follow. He continues to be a smug prick, but he also doesn't seem to remember flipping out, even now, so he also continues not to properly respect his curse.

Your first Latin class is the most boring experience of your life. Your math class is at least tolerable because weird things happen in it and you get some insight into the worth of various forms of currency and objects of value, but your professor for Latin is an old, rambling man who barely makes any sense. It's like half his mind is gone or something. He hands out some notebooks with translation exercises and another with vocab sheets, along with a test schedule, then sits back to answer questions as they arise. You do the first few exercises and update your growing self-study list and unwind.

You spend shop class chiseling wood. That's really all there is to say on the matter. Your shop teacher continues to be dangerous and crazy, but you expected that trend to continue. When it lets out your arms ache, but a little blood flow adjustment to knead your sore muscles took care of that.

You head for the gym to get ready for the track meet and spy two vampire girls chatting up ahead. They haven't spotted you, or if they have they don't care. You don't know if they're waiting for Sammy, or for you, but they're milling about outside the gym for a reason.

>Sneak closer and listen in
>Suit up first, hide your identity
>Walk on by like nothing is wrong, nothing to see here
>Skip out on practice, today is a bad day for running toward danger
>Other (write-in)

>>44205173
>>Walk on by like nothing is wrong, nothing to see here

>>44205173
>Sneak closer and listen in
Use Blood magic to try and reduce our scent and lower our heartbeat.

>>44205173
>Sneak closer and listen in
Sneaky snek

>>44205173
>>Sneak closer and listen in

>>44205173
>Suit up first, hide your identity
>Sneak closer and listen in

>>44205173
>Wait around the gym for Sammy to show up. Intervene if necessary.

Remember guys, we've got backing from one of the clans now. If they start shit, we can openly defend ourselves so long as we don't out the whole thing to the normal folks.

I've been thinking about our whole waifu sitch and i think I'm at peace with it. We're contracted to a lust demon right? Gets off on ruining relationships? When we inevitably ruin everything with everyone at least we can get a power up out of it.

>>44205173
>Suit up first, hide your identity
>Walk on by like nothing is wrong, nothing to see here
Completely inconspicuous.

Sneak roll plus Conceal, +4
Sleuth roll plus Perception, +2

Rolled 15 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>44205220
Sneak

Rolled 2 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>44205220
Sneaky sneaky

Rolled 16 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>44205220
Sneak

Rolled 8 + 4 (1d20 + 4)

>>44205220
here goes

Rolled 15 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>44205220
Sleuthy sleuthy

Rolled 15 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>44205220
Sleuth

Rolled 11 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>44205220
woo.

Rolled 10 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>44205220
Sleuth

You make your way closer step by step, taking your time and keeping out of view. You manage to make it to some lockers while they both look away, pressing up against the side and keeping your profile as narrow as possible. You use your magic to help still your thundering heart and quiet your heartbeat so you can listen in.

“I just don't get it. He killed Vanessa. That's a good thing. Instead of killing him we should be hiring him to get the others.”

“The problem is that the Wolfe family got to him first. The moment Samantha was free she got her claws into him. He's useless as a pawn for us now, even if we get him into a pact. Hunters know how to break those and work around them, my dad told me all about it.”

“Couldn't we just get rid of her then?”

“He'd see it as an act of aggression and turn on all of us. Lisa tried to pressure her into a pact earlier but we'd have heard about it if she was successful. It's a good thing she didn't though. If she had Samantha in a pact or tried to strong arm her, she'd be painting a target on her back.”

“Right, right... We actually like her now.”

“Well, that's what we're telling her. At any rate, Oliver Spencer is a wild card. And we can't have him messing anything else up. He either needs to be neutralized, controlled or expelled. And since he's a hunter, that means that the only real control we'd have over him is through those close to him.”

“So that's why Lisa went after Sammy? They're close?”

“One of my sources says he claimed her. Probably accidentally, but still. If nothing else, they're romantically involved.”

“Well, I hope he shows up soon. I'm bored.”

>Walk out, announce your presence, let's make a deal
>Run away, you aren't equipped to fight two vampires at once
>Walk out, threaten them, act like the hunter they fear you to be
>Other (write-in)

>>44205327
>Walk out, announce your presence, let's make a deal
We do want some inside sources with the vamps. Better we do it on our terms.

>>44205327
>Walk out, announce your presence.
>"You should probably know that I actually went to the wolfe clan intentionally. Look at it from my perspective. I come here, to one of the biggest vampire hotbeds, alone. Equipped with only the bare necessities. I needed support. Werewolves seemed easier to trust than Vampires. Also Vanessa was a bitch. Now that I think your questions are answered, I'm going to say this once. Keep your hands off Sammy. You all keep pestering her, or any of the others, and I'll come down on all of you. To me, a vampire's a vampire."

>>44205327
>>Other (write-in)
use blood magic to generally molest them, try to freak them out a bit. hair pulling, blouse unbuttoning etc.

>>44205327
>. The moment Samantha was free she got her claws into him.
Shadowrun senses tingling. Oliver probably thinks they're just being catty, but I now think we've been manipulated worse than even the rasta thought.

>>44205327
>Walk out, announce your presence, let's make a deal
But less aggressive than >>44205375

>>44205327
>Walk out, announce your presence, let's make a deal

>>44205327
>>Walk out, threaten them, act like the hunter they fear you to be

>>44205327
>Make a deal
"To be fair, Vanessa tried to kill me."
"I disagreed."
"I don't much care what you do, just leave me out of it."
"After that, if we can help each other out, we'll see. Agreed?"
Tone ought to imply that's rhetorical.

>>44205418
second

Schmooze roll, +1

Rolled 8 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>44205444

>>44205418
I disagree. We need firsthand information on the vamps. We want to be a little involved.

Rolled 15 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>44205444

Rolled 12 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>44205444

>>44205392
You know what'd be real fun?
If it started that way.
Then she wound up accidentally meaning it. And now she's still playing us because she has to, or feels she has to.

However, she's legitimately pretty head over heels for Oliver. Horrified what will happen when he finds out just how deep she's in with the vampires.

>>44205451
Of course we do, but when dealing with vampires it's important to remember how up their own ass they are.
You'll get more out of them if you give them steel, with a chink in the armor.
Use them while letting them think you're being used by them.

Then the other shoe drops.

>>44205507
We'll see. I'm not sold on her as honest yet. She seems a little too sincere. I'm feeling it's more of a Chinatown situation, and we're just being so damn useful she hasn't found reason to cross us.

>>44205531
>>44205529
>>44205507
>>44205392
We really need to see what our student file says. For all we know, dad was famous as a hunter. He did survive at it for most of our life.

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right, it's 3 AM, I have an exam in about 8 hours, gonna try and catch some sleep.
I'll go over the archived quest in the morning.
Night, anons and QM

You walk out from your hiding spot and clear your throat. Both of the girls turn to face you. Both of them have black hair, with one wearing her hair in a braid that hangs over her shoulder and the other having cut her hair to shoulder length. You smile.

“Hello, ladies. I couldn't help overhearing your conversation, and I figured I'd amend a few things I noticed that were wrong. I went to the Wolfe family for protection and to form an alliance. Sammy didn't sink any claws in me at all.”

You wait for one of them to open their mouths, and when the short-haired one tries to speak you cut in.

“Vanessa tried to kill me after concluding I was a hunter. She tried to use Sammy as the murder weapon. I disagreed with her tactics. Now she's dust. I'm not making any threats, I'm just saying that the one vampire in this school who tried to kill me is now dead and dusted. I'm perfectly willing to let things be, I'm not actually a hunter. My dad was, and I learned from him the tricks I need to survive here.”

Another pause. This time the short-haired girl doesn't try to speak, she just eyes you warily.

“On the other hand, if there are mutually beneficial deals, then I'd be open to hearing them. A human who knows all about this school might have some uses, yes? Of course, you'd have to trust me like a vampire, since as you apparently know, hunters know their way around a blood pact.”

The short-haired girl looks at her companion, then at you.

“I'm willing to consider a non-aggression treaty. And by that I mean that if you assist one of my enemies, I will consider that an act of aggression and respond in kind. I'm sure that the others would agree as well. We maintain a delicate balance here, no one wants an all-out war in a public environment.”

The other girl smiles gloomily.

“I kinda want to just eat you... But I'll go for it. If we get the others on board, you'd need to do deals for all of us at once if you want something, but we can crunch the numbers for you.”

The short-haired girl nods slightly.

“So, do we have an arrangement?”

You consider it for a moment.

“Include Sammy in the deal. She gets the same protection as me. I'll talk to her about it, see what she says, but I want that at least on the table for discussion. And if I die, the Wolfe family gets to hunt down my killer and make them pay if it's one of you. Believe me, if I'm going down, I'll go down swinging and leave a permanent mark. It'll be easy.”

The short-haired girl hesitates for a few moments.

“On the condition that her acts of aggression also lead to the pact being voided, yes.”

You smirk a bit.

“Well, we've got a rough draft. Let's gather the six of you and get it in writing, I guess. But for now I've got a track practice to get to.”

You walk past them towards the gym, smiling to yourself. Time to run for your life.

-

Last post for the night

>>44205631
>On the condition that her acts of aggression also lead to the pact being voided, yes.”
Has she been out dusting vamps for shits n giggles?

>>44205659
Four vamps sent to mess with her never made it home

>>44205631
Thanks for running!

>>44205720
Always a pleasure

>>44205673
See ya later. I still think this is shaping up like a Chinatown situation.

>>44205631
Thanks for running. Thread tomorrow or can I just go pass out for 48 straight hours?

>>44205755
>twitter
He gives morning alerts

>>44205983
Not always, and it's hard to check twitter if you're asleep.

>>44206016
Then miss a thread? It's not the end of the world.

>>44206016
>>44205755
If going to sleep will put you out for 48 hours, you should probably sleep anyway.

Bump, for vain hope of morning updates.

>>44208093
There would have been something to vote on if that were the case. Something for next thread though: how hard do you plan to push yourself during practice? It's sprinting today, and Andrea is feeling competitive.

>>44208093
You too?

>>44208747
Give Andrea a challenge, make her work for it, but don't run ourself ragged over it. We have other obligations for tonight.

>>44208784
Did we?

>>44208869
It's always good to leave some space for good old hunting and werewolf parties.

>>44208869
We have to chat with our History partner, and then check out (and laugh quietly to ourselves at) this occult club.

>>44208897
Those aren't particularly physically strenuous activities.

>>44208908
They might be. And if we're going to be doing some thinking, we don't want to be exhausted.

>>44208908
The occult club president is problably some kind of supernatural creature. We must fight him so we can take over the club for ourselfs.

>>44208933
You keep what you kill.

>>44208933
>>44208944
Those doubles. And we can problably use the club members as hunters.

>inb4 school things we're creating a hunter cell

Great, I wake up and found out I missed a whole night a of tomfoolery.

>>44209154
Would a tidbit from the next OP make you feel better?

>>44209428
Will you be posting this next OP soon? :3

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>>44209428
It would be a nice thing, yes

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>>44209428
Don't know about that anon but it would make ME a little bettter.

By the way BTQM, can this thread be arquived or are you still going to continue here?

>>44209459
God dammit i read it in Haku's voice.

>>44209439
I could do it tonight but starting at midnight local time is taxing unless I have the next day off. Expect it Friday evening.

>>44209459
>>44209464
Alright, one moment then

And it can be archived.

>>44209428
That'd be fucking cool

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>>44209564
Woohoo! QM spoils us!

>>44209586
oh and pretty sure it doesnt matter but im the anon that posted about missing tomfoolery.

>>44209564
Archived