Awww, totally thought we were going to do dressup time and buy some sweet clothes for us and Fox Fire. But I guess that'll be for another day...did we ever decide on that gym/"quiet room"?

I think the original plan was to get upgraded first before getting into a fight, so I guess we can just spend the evening with Fox Fire.

I assume pastebin stats/upgrades for Fox Fire and Leseath are upcoming, yes?

Of the names for the robot Kato was one that I supported, but we'll see if anyone else has any other names in mind.

>>48259863
Time: Fight time!
Butler is Butler

>>48259988
>dressup and clothes

Damn! Forgot about that!

PUT IT DOWN AS OPTION 3!

>Get upgraded first

That would be the most prudent thing to do, but even without upgrades we should be able to smoke a low-level fight fairly easy.

>pastebins and stats
Yeah, just have to make a couple of corrections to them.

>>48259997
One vote for Kato, One vote for Butler!

>>48259863
Dress up time is the best option right now. I will see Kitten in poofy dresses dammit!

>>48260243
Well as someone who voted for spending the evening with Fox Fire, allow me to vote for dressup then.

>>48260250
And I want to see her in urban wear. Clearly we'll have to try and do both.

>>48260256
I agree, we'll have time for both

Upgrade Shop:http://pastebin.com/n29aiRnQ

Fox Fire Stats:
http://pastebin.com/QbHTADB9

Lesath Stats: http://pastebin.com/CbdcHgWh

You can wait to bust some bots. You tell Butler Kato to hand you your jacket and you get ready to leave.

"Heading out!" You call downstairs to your dads. "Me and Fox are going to get some clothes."

You slide open the silk screen door to Fox' room and find her kneeling on a tatami mat looking over her aquarium. "Hey Fox, want to head out and get some new clothes?"

"Oh, you spoil me Lesath." She says as she rises. "I never thought a beaten prisoner could be treated so well..." Fox nuzzles close against you and you embrace her in a hug. "I never thought I would enjoy it so much..."

Fox brings to mind an interesting issue. Is she our prisoner? Is she our slave? Hypothetically i she wanted to leave would we let her?

WHAT DO YOU TELL FOX THAT SHE IS TO YOU?

>>48260574
"You're not our prisoner or our slave Fox, you're my friend. I don't care what the mob or the Yakuza or those assholes who made me say, you are my friend, lover and worshiper, and I couldn't be happier that you are my first, well any of those things really. But most importantly *lean in and whisper* you're my adorable Kitten."

And then giggle and embrace her.

>>48260639
Meant "my" instead of "our" sorry.

>>48260574
Well shit, I don't recall us getting super eyes, but I'll take it!

>What is Fox to us?
Well, while she's technically our prisoner, and technically our property. I'd much rather have her see us as a friend. I mean, I'd rather she stay with us, especially now that we know there is an explicit safety issue for her if she didn't stay with us right now.

Realistically though, the key is that she's most importantly our friend.

I do hope she doesn't get jealous as we gain more bots. Diana, enevitably Yurei, etc.

>>48260704
Oh and we have Roll With It as a strategy

>>48260574
Some one dear

>>48260731
Ah darn, you're right.

ROLL WITH IT: Activated when hit. Increases armor by 3 against the attack and allows Lesath to roll away with the mommentum of the blow. 6 turn cooldown.

>>48260639
"...But most importantly..." You lean in an whisper directly into her pointed ear which twitches at the touch of your voice. "You're my adorable Kitten."

You giggle and embrace embrace her, and your kitten giggles in return. "I...love you Lesath. You've shown me an entirely new and beautiful world outside my underground temple."

"I love you to Fox. Goddess of the sun needs to shine above ground you know? Come on, lets take you out to shine."

>>48260704
She might get a little jealous. She was sort of your first convert after Diana.

....

It's just late enough so that the foot traffic of Nexus is starting to thin. The orange pseudo-sunset lights of the tower bridge roads overhead are slowly dimming as the clocks turn toward night. Behind them up in the corporate canopy the holograms are always blazing regardless of the hour.

Fox Fire holds your hand as you lead her through the streets. Everything is so interesting to you and so interesting to her. The enormous walking street vendor robots carrying their wares inside their bellies, the business towers that rise on skeletal struts befitting the neo-gothic fashion currently in vogue, the sharp glass-like petals of the corporate peaks blooming with holographic light. One flower is hosting a jet race. Fox Fire cranes her neck to make out the little black insect-like jets that zoom behind and in front of the petals. She gasps as she suddenly sees the sidewalk she's standing on play an advertisement and you laugh.

And its better than experiencing it all alone because you see you wonder at everything reflected in the eyes of your friend and she sees her wonder reflected in your eyes and its so much better, so much better than doing this alone.

You think you may very well love Fox Fire, really love her...

-cont

>>48260930
WHERE DO YOU WANT TO SHOP?

One of the public skyscraper malls has a wide variety of fashions, but you can also hit an underground shop. They have clothes designed for pit fights and other occasions and you can pick up on the underworld gossip. Being a big name you'll pocket big discounts.

So LEGAL or UNDERWORLD?

>>48260930
Well, that will inevitably throw a wrench into our unique super mechagirl fighting team/harem at first. I'm sure we can convince her its okay. Besides, she won't be able to ignore Yurei if she does in fact join us.

Though now thinking of the dynamic between Leseath-Fox-Fire-Yurei-Diana is fascinating for a variety of different reasons. Going to be a whole lot of awkward team building exercises needed.

>>48260998
I kind of want to know what designed for pit fights entails, as that probably means a lot of unique perks, but I kinda feel like we should attempt both. Because having clothing for casual times and clothing for pit fighting times seems wise.

Why not start Legal, and then check out the underworld?

>>48260998
For right now let's shop for regular poofy dresses and urban wear, but the underground is probably going to have weapons and armor, so we should stop there after fun dress up.

>>48260998
Some normal street clothes

>>48261159
>>48261067
>>48261039

>Legal

You and Fox Fire hit the mall.

.....

The hanger bots rocket over on ceiling rails and descend over your dressing room carrying assortments of clothes in their rod thin arms.

Fox Fire turns around so you can see her in a classical style ballroom gown. The hems of the long dress spin as she turns. "It's not something I'd ever want to fight in, but its very lovely. I was always curious about the western counterpart of the kimono."

The deep blue of the dress contrasts well with her bright red fur. "It's wonderful! We'll take it! I think we mighttttt want a hole for your tail though."

"Lesath, no! Do you not know anything about dresses? We don't want to ruin the symmetry just so my tail can stick out, I can keep it curled around my leg."

You sort of like that she's talking to you in such an informal manner. It feels...right somehow. Like she's really talking to you from the heart.

GET A VERSION OF THE DRESS WITH A TAIL HOLE ANYWAY? WE CAN BUY AS MUCH AS WE WANT. IT WON'T DENT A CREDIT.

WHAT SORT OF DRESSES AND STREET CLOTHES DO YOU WANT TO TRY FOX FIRE WITH?

WHAT SORT OF STUFF DO YOU WANT TO TRY YOURSELF?

>>48261274
Buy that dress for Fox and a matching one in red for us, so we can match. And find something embarrassing for her to wear, tease her about it, and then try it on ourselves.

For street clothes, a hat with Fox Fire's symbol on it, and a constellation themed jacket that reads "Fox Fire, the tamed goddess" and, written on the reverse "Kitten, friend and property of the Goddess Lesath"

One side for outer wear, one for among friends. Also, a fancy collar with "Kitten" written in stars, that only we can take off. Fox can turn off the writing though.

Also, I still want to paint our symbol on her ass.

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>>48261274
>GET A VERSION OF THE DRESS WITH A TAIL HOLE ANYWAY?
Yes, may as well buy one version of each, that way, she can have it suited to her needs, especially if she starts tripping over her tail in that thing.


>WHAT SORT OF DRESSES AND STREET CLOTHES DO YOU WANT TO TRY FOX FIRE WITH?
Sun dress of some kind. Maybe something in kiwi or grass greens, or even a banana yellow one. I also wouldn't mind seeing some blouses for her something light and airy, of which I'm sure the kimono wearing Fox would appreciate. Maybe even a little scarf for extra fasionableness.

As for urban clothing, we should totally see if she's down for khaki shorts, for one. And I figure that we can get her some basic graphic t-shirts. She could probably appreciate the artistry.

The two things I most want though are these. I want her to have a big puffy hoody, with little ear holes cut out for them to pop out of, as opposed to the usual cat ear type hoodies. It'd be silly, but also really cute.

The other is a hat for Fox Fire, you join the crew, you get your own hat. This hat has her specific constellation, Vulpecula, show here.


>WHAT SORT OF STUFF DO YOU WANT TO TRY YOURSELF?
We're a jorts type of girl, also some athletic shorts too. Any and all clothes we have will have tail holes, because we're a bit more practical, and our tail is a bit more cumbersome. Tank-tops, graphic t-shirts, hoodies, you name it, we wear it.

I also think we go for a summer dress, something that look nice, maybe Fox Fire can help us because wearing fancy dresses feels weird to us. Accessorize with a bit of jewelry for both us and Fox and I think we're doing okay for fancy wear.

>>48261495
I guess the blouses would also count as street clothing as well, maybe Leseath could have one too, I'll let the writing decide.

>>48260574
>WHAT DO YOU TELL FOX THAT SHE IS TO YOU?
important :^)

>>48261765
Little late, mate. We dress up now!

>>48261404
> And find something embarrassing for her to wear, tease her about it, and then try it on ourselves.
Seconding the hell out of this.

>>48261591
>>48261495
>>48261404

You get a copy of the blue dress. Fox might change her mind when she starts tripping over her own tail...

You try on a red dress and manage to look wonderful in it. "Blue and Red! Our colors!" You remark to Fox Fire. "And here!" You say placing Fox Fire's new hat on her head emblazoned with her constellation. "Now you can look like I do, especially with this: your own jacket!"

Fox Fire's eyes go wide in happy surprise. "I always thought you had a cool look Lesath! I'm honored to be allowed to wear it as well!"

You put the constellation studded leather jacket around her shoulders and marvel at how good she looks in it. "And here's the cool thing! You notice how the outside says "Fox Fire, the tamed Goddess?"

"Yes, It's apt summation of who I am at the moment."

You shake your head. "I got one more apt! Check the inside of the jacket! See what's written right next to your heart!"

Well, poetically speaking of course. Her brain- heart is were most brain-hearts are, inside the thickest part of the torso analogous to the human sternum. But don't let that ruin a good moment!

She reads what's written on the inside and tears come to her eyes.

"One side for outer wear, one for among friends."

Your kitten hugs you.

"...I'm your kitten for forever."

You scratch her ears and her tail wags happily from side to side. The collar in your hands lights up, little star-like lights spelling Kitten.

"And that's what you can say to turn this on and off." You say showing Fox the specially made collar you ordered form the "alternative" section that doesn't come in the malls public catalog. "It's a symbol, like the jacket...I guess I can't help myself being an artist and all!"

"I like how thoughtful you are Lesath, never change!"

"Good, because I don't plan to! You see this looks like a fancy discreet collar. You don't have to show your submission to anyone but me. You can hide it with just a word. No one will ever humiliate you again

-cont

>>48262166
"No one will ever humiliate you again. What's between us is between us. You should only have good feelings about it not shame."

You hold the collar out to Fox Fire. "Once you put it on there's no way to take it off without me letting you."

Fox Fire doesn't hesitate. She snaps it around her neck without a second thought.

"I trust you." She says.And you can tell by her eyes that she means all three words.

"Ah...come here kitten..." You snuggle with her in the dressing room. Science bless sound absorbing energy curtains being a common courtesey in public areas. Otherwise things might get become embarrassing if anyone eavesdropped...

>>48261404
>Spoiler

SHOULD WE DO THIS? YES OR NO?

>>48262270
Nah.

>>48262270
no

>>48262270
It's a bit tacky.

>>48262270
Please guys, it'll be cute. And if she really doesn't like it we can take it off later.

>>48262284
>>48262291
>Nope

>>48261495
You order up a couple of hanger bots to drop down with some pretty and light sun dresses. and blouses, sunrise red and banana yellow and kiwi green and many, many more colors..

She's quite fond of them, she tries on one after the other. "I love how loose and airy these are! And pretty too! It's almost like I'm wearing sunbeams!"

"Imagine how you'll look once you're flying!" You say fixing a scarf around her neck.

Fox Fire hovers a foot off the ground and the effect is beautiful. The scarf and blouse sway as she dances a few graceful steps on the air.

"Oh Lesath, can I have them all?"

"You don't even have to ask!"

You're going to have one hell of a dressing room back at home. You wonder for a moment what the dads will think...

For some urban clothing you try Fox Fire in some khaki shorts. "Hmmm...if you like it I'm more than fine with it Lesath. But it feels so strange to have my legs so bare. I much prefer something to cover them.

"You have such nice legs though..."

"You really think so?" Fox Fire nearly bushes through her fur. "Well in that case..."

CA-CHING

"Check this out! The holes in the hood are specially made for catgirl robots!"

Fox Fire wiggles her ears through the blue hoody you bought. "Ah-I fear I may have underestimated these plebeian clothing designers. I thought it might feel too tight on my ears but actually they're rather snug.

She twitches her ears to test out the comfort of the hood and finds it meets her satisfaction.

CA-CHING

Now you need to try work on your own image. You order some more shorts, some looser than your familiar black pair, some just as tight and flattering to your chassis. Everything comes with custom ordered holes. Your tail is a lot more robust than your kitten's.

-cont

>>48262571
>Prefers something to cover her legs
Wait until she discovers leggings/pantyhose...

>>48262571
Oh well, maybe with Yurei

The symbol on her ass thing, I should say

>>48261495
>>48262571

You want to try out some more dresses to go with the red ball gown you bought. Fox Fire is trying your style, and you feel its only right to return the sentiment.

"Now hold your arms out..." Fox Fire plays tailor for your new sundress collection as she works you over like a dressing dummy. "Hmmm...that's a good length...but I want to see how it'll look with the sleeves hemmed a little."

You smile. You aren't as big into this dress stuff as she is but you like having her fawn and fuss over you.

"Now move your tail up a little, we need to make sure it doesn't pull on the fabric..."

"I wish I could wear stuff as gracefully as you Fox." You pay your friend a compliment. "There's a poise to pulling this stuff off that I'm afraid I'm missing."

"Oh hush Lesath! Do not say such foolish things, you look beautiful!" She pecks you on the cheek.

"I wish I could fly. Sure would be cool to make a dress sway like you do."

"Oh, you flatter me. I am hardly as a graceful as that."

"No, I mean it. You put those pure-bred Earth birds they keep in domes on top of skyscrapers to shame."

She gives you another peck on the cheek.

>Jewelry

Now that is actually something we can put credits behind.

HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO SPEND ON JEWELRY?

>>48262680
I'm fine with 1, leave us some reserves for who knows what. Anklets and Bracelets seems to fit for both of them. I'll let you have fun designing them, because I'm not much of a jewelry designer.

>>48262680
Not too much but Firefox deserves something

>>48262680
I'd say one or two at the absolute most. Just get one nice thing for both of us, nothing crazy until we have more money.

Embarrassed mutual teasing when?

>>48262807
>Spoiler
What do you think the night is for?

>>48262813
That and hacking I hope.

>>48262839
I'm hoping for one that we get another ArtTrance.exe tonight. We've had a very...emotionally rocky sort of day. With betrayals, near reconciliations, anger, fear, doubt, worry, hope and joy. That's going to produce something amazing.

And I wouldn't mind getting a Fox Fire POV on the art trance to see her thoughts on it, even if I don't expect I'll get it until much later, if at all.

>>48262776
>>48262785
>>48262807
>>48262813
>>48262839

PERSONAL CREDITS:2

You jewelers look at you queerly. Perhaps they think the two of you are some sort of fetish bots, or perhaps they know you from the fights. Its possible. As much as the Nexus city government wants to pretend the fights are strictly a sub-culture the fights attract people from all walks of life.

But they're all "yes Ma'm" once you put your credits down.

You don't get anything too terribly fancy, no designer with copyright protected molecular compositions. But you do get get a couple of jade scorpions and ruby foxes and make a earrings and bracelets and anklets out of them.

You exchange a few with Fox Fire so that she can always wear her goddess and you can always wear your supplicant.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WANT TO DO AT THE MALL OR GO AHEAD AND HEAD TO THE UNDERGROUND?

>>48263154
Let's find the scary shit, see if we can't find a power sword or something crazy.

>>48263154
I think we're pretty much done here. We're suited up, and ready to blend into the underground, assuming we get Fox to wear her street clothes and our clothing to be delivered to our home.

To the underworld, where nothing bag could possibly happen...at all...nope.

>>48263289
Bah, you worry to much. Both of us are highly skilled war-mechs, anyone that tries anything will get turned into red mist, or part of the harem, depending on things.

>>48263328
Oh probably. Then again, the one thing I know is likely to happen, is that assuming she's wearing the jacket we gave her. That's just going to make the one Yakuza bot watching us very very displeased and if they're displeased, the Yakuza will be too.

Unless it's Yurei...then she'll be livid.

What I'm looking forward to is finding some new weapons. Maybe we can find a special pulse gun or something for Diana so we can make her a beast again in the future.

I feel like we're buying too much shit.
When is the date for rescuing diana? There was a timed duel, right?

>>48263403
Agreed on all counts, though I'm oddly not worried about Yurei. If she's as devoted to Kitten as I think she is, we'll be able to talk her down without a fight. And then we'll have a scary robot assassin with almost no restraints loyal to us, who can cut off Mr.E's dick without a problem.

>>48263209
We have Mr. E for all our weapon needs...although there is certainly something to be said for looking for alternative providers...

SHOULD WE BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR OTHER PROVIDERS?

>>48263403
I think we're smart enough to wear a jacket that doesn't have that...unless we want to be brazen.

DO WE WISH TO BE BRAZEN?

.....

The last time you were in the underground Underground you rode a dingy little subcar that was probably built way back when Nexus was a dirt poor mining colony harvesting space rocks for Earth base corporations.

Now you ride in a smooth VIP car surrounded by smugglers and gangsters and black market engineers. A large square faceless mafia drone watches the doors armed with a military grade dissentigrator. Across the isle you make eye contact with a pretty looking gynoid with metal skin the color of caramel and dressed in silks. At first you figured her for a whore bot, but the way she returns your gaze tells you that she's a pit fighter just like you.

INTERACT WITH THIS PIT FIGHTER OR IGNORE HER?

>>48263509
We are a girl bot and we are Tony Montana wealthy.

It's our first time out shopping with our kitten. Now that we have a well-stocked wardrobe I imagine our purchasing habits will ease up a little.

This is the evening (near midnight) of the 2nd day. Duel is on the 6th day at an Astro Park.

>>48263547
>DO WE WISH TO BE BRAZEN?

Let's not step on any toe's, no need to start anything with how today's been going

>SHOULD WE BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR OTHER PROVIDERS?

Hells yeah, more options are always good

>
INTERACT WITH THIS PIT FIGHTER OR IGNORE HER?

Smile and wave politely, she might be a nice person outside of the ring. And we like pretty girls.

>>48263547
I see no reason to ignore the pit fighter, unless she doesn't want to talk. Which would be a reason.

>>48263547
>SHOULD WE BE ON THE LOOK OUT FOR OTHER PROVIDERS?
I mean, considering that Mr.E will look after OUR weapon needs, but has said nothing in regards to Fox Fire, and has straight up told us it will be our job to fix Diana. It's wise to at least look, but not touch.

>DO WE WISH TO BE BRAZEN?
No, lets be subtle, let Fox Fire wear her hoodie, and us something a little more subtle.

>INTERACT WITH THIS PIT FIGHTER OR IGNORE HER?
Sure, why not? Maybe she's friendly? Simple nod, maybe a quick hello, or let her speak first. Whatever works.

>Spending habits
That and we're spending our personal credits, not the credits reserved for upgrades and stuff. Of which I believe we have a LOT more to work with. Booker can confirm that of course.

>>48263535
Well, the issue would be that we should probably expect all other bots that we take in will be getting the same treatment from Mr.E, so I don't think it'll be as simple as you describe it. That and I'm waiting to see how he reacts to us losing and losing hard. I.E missing limbs and emotionally drained. I expect that there is more to him than meets the eye.

>>48263637
>I expect that there is more to him than meets the eye.

And by the time this is done, he'll be nothing but a broken corpse. And I'm sure he'll plant bombs in every broken bots heart, key word being broken. If we get Yurei without a fight, he won't fix her, so no bomb, and the only thing stopping her from ripping off his scrotum and feeding it to him will be his knowledge. Knowledge we can take from him.

>>48263597
>>48263609
>>48263637

>Be discreet
Fortunately you dressed for the occasion. Fox Fire wears a version of her jacket without the lettering. No sense in getting involved in a scuffle with rowdy Yakza toughs when you can avoid it.

>Spending habits

Yeah, we've just been spending our personal credits. The communal credits are earmarked for weapons and upgrades and stand at 30.

>Interact

"Hey." You way with a friendly nod.

The pit fighter smiles. "Unless my eyes are mistaken you're Lesath right? And that's Fox Fire?"

"Got that right!"

"Hello." Fox Fire says with a polite bow.

"Interesting. Interesting." She brings a knee up to her chest and leans forward. "Everyone's been talking about you. No one's sure what to make of you. Two fights and now you own HER of all bots..."

"Excuse me." Fox Fire says pointedly. "But I do believe its only polite for you to give us your name."

"Hm? Oh yeah. The name's Scheherazade." She confidently flicks her long black ponytail. "Don't take this the wrong way..." She says with a sly toothy grin. "But I got my eye on you Lesath! I'm also a mob affiliate, and I've been working with them a lot longer than you have. There's only room at the top for one of us!"

She makes a finger gun, winks, and fires it at us. "I aim to knock you off that undefeated throne of yours!"

"Ara Ara..." Fox Fire says. "You stand no chance against Lesath. What chance would you have against a goddess? If she humbled me she would have no trouble humbling you."

"Oh, I've heard similar talk before. I got a harem full of pretty little gynoids that thought they were all alpha cats. I figure its about time it was your turn for a wake-up call Lesath..."

CHALLENGE HER TO A FIGHT?

>>48263798
Not right now, we already have one fight on our docket.
After we get that one settled though, perhaps revisit her. I enjoy a good fight.

>>48263696
We're going to have to agree to disagree on that aspect for now. I get the rage, truly I do, but I feel that the circumstances revolving around Mr.E are not as Black and White as they seem. I expect a hell of a lot more grey.

That and considering Mr.S's goals/promise to find a way to make enough to keep Mr.E away from us for good is something to hold onto.

>>48263798
>Sheherazade
Neat name, can't wait to see her theme.

>CHALLENGE HER TO A FIGHT?
Not tonight of course, but I think we could arrange for a battle in the future. A battle against her WOULD mean that we don't have as much to potentially lose against a Yakuza bot.

>>48263852
We actually don't. Yurei's is exclusively off books and the Yakuza and Mafia don't endorse it. We will want to arrange a fight soon, just to gain more credits, build more rep, maybe even gamble a bit.

>>48263867
I count off-the-books fights as still fights we have to prep for.
Like, set a battle for two weeks or something, so that we at least have time to finish the battle on our plate. Just not right now.

>>48263852
>>48263867
>>48263891

"How fitting. I like humbling proud gynoids myself. I'm in the middle of things tonight, but how about we see who humbles who..." You smirk at Sheherazade as you ponder the date.

TOMORROW? DAY AFTER TOMORROW? IN A WEEK? THE CLOSER THE DAY YOU SCHEDULE THE FIGHT THE MORE YOU'LL BE RESPECTED, BUT THE LESS TIME YOU"LL HAVE TO PREP

"...Lesath?" Fox Fire whispers to you. "May I humble this one for you?"

HAVE FOX FIRE FIGHT FOR YOU INSTEAD?

>>48263942
>HAVE FOX FIRE FIGHT FOR YOU INSTEAD?
Voting for that.

>>48263942
well, you know my vote. I want to at least wait until after our other fight, so that if this one goes wrong it doesn't interfere with the much more important rescue job.

I am neutral as to whether fox should do it. she is very competent I hear, so I'm trying not to worry.

>>48263798
>CHALLENGE HER TO A FIGHT?

Not tonight, but soon. Be polite and wish her luck, she seems nice. Also, if we win will we keep her, or is that only with Yakuza bots?


>>48263867
>but I feel that the circumstances revolving around Mr.E are not as Black and White as they seem.

Honestly? You're probably right, it won't be as simple as seems right now. But here's the thing: He hurt Fox. He hurt us. He intends to hurt anyone we bring near us. He is a selfish asshat who thinks we're nothing more than a weapon to win him money. HE. HURT. FOX.

And that's the only side of this slimey fuck that matters to me. I want to skin this man alive and make him watch, subject him to every torment I can imagine, and then step on his crotch until there's nothing there but a red hole. And if his dreams are dashed, his loved ones dead because he couldn't save them? I WILL FUCKING LAUGH.

*Ahem*, sorry about that, I'm not a huge fan of guys who hurt my loved ones.

>>48263942
>HAVE FOX FIRE FIGHT FOR YOU INSTEAD?
Sure
Ah fuck it, she can handle herself, even if I'll be a nervous wreck the whole time.

And let's say two days from now, that seems good.

>>48263942
Well, I guess its a question of turnaround time. We have four days in between, I think it is entirely doable to have a fight in two days, and then spend the 5th and 6th days on repair and upgrades if necessary.

Lets shoot for a 4th day battle with us. Because we should definitely battle at least once.

>>48264008
Alright buddy, you're going to have to chill...a lot...Or if you're rage, put the trip back on so I know what I'm expecting

>>48264063
Yeah, sorry about that. I go to a weird place when I think about characters I hate, and that shouldn't spill into the thread. Won't happen again tonight, promise.

Getting dinner. Glad to see people liking the idea of controlling Fox Fire

Not a lot of IPs tonight...even my Cape World quest has more. Have I gone wrong somewhere or is Wendsday just not a good time?

>>48264393
Idunno man. We had a lot of IPs last time. Maybe duration between threads or inconvenient scheduling. Who knows?

>>48264393
Hive queen quest just started, maybe that's a contributing factor?

>>48264393
Eh, it's early and this is around the time people eat, like you are or were. Give it time, I'm sure more people will show up!

>>48264393
It could be the date, but I have seen Wednesdays work, normally due to /qst/ threads, but you never know. The only other things I can think of are some unhappy with the events a few threads ago, and that isn't much you can control, and scheduling. Admittedly, its been a while since this thread is back, and its rather new compared to your established Ghoul Quest threads.

I don't think you've really erred, its just some unfortunate circumstances.

Remember though, so long as you are having fun, and you have a few others with you having fun, its all good.

"Let your people talk to mine Sherry. Two days from now Fox Fire will take you on."

"Hey, too scared to fight someone that's not an overrated Japanese model?"

"Too scared to fight a solar goddess?"

"Touché. I'll humble your pooch and then humble you!"

"Ara ara." Fox Fire cuts in. " Having been humbled I can tell you that I recognize hubris. I see it all over you. I declare before Lesath that you shall be purged of your excess pride by my divine fires!"

The train comes to a sound-curtain muffled stop. "Here's where I get off." Fox Fire's future opponent says. As the doors open you can hear the roar of a crowd and see arena lights down a long dark tunnel.

"Now before I leave why don't you tell me what the stakes are for our little engagement?

THE TRADITIONAL WAGER IS A HACK AND A PART. SHOULD WE INCREASE OR DECREASE THIS WAGER?

>>48264922
That seems fair, don't need to go overcomplicated. A hack and a part seems fine. But I have to ask, by part, I assume we are talking about her weapons systems, yes? Would we be able to replicate it in the future?

If so, a fire gem seems fair.

Also, I think we should fight her ourselves in the future, win/lose/draw. It would be good to have a rival.

Will we also see an upgrade tabke for Fox some time soon? Seems like it would be a wise investment.

>>48264922
As much as I would like to add her to the harem, the usual bet sounds fair and decent to me.

>>48264922
don't need to play with the odds every time.
We should get AT LEAST ONE normal wager in.
How much cash money does a normal wager involve?

>>48265041
Never say never anon. Maybe one day she'll want a transfer to a different management team.

For now though, I would appreciate her as a rival character who just wants to beat us, its kind of refreshing compared to the usuals from the Yakuza.

>>48264922
I'd recommend against hacking. Increase the wager with money and/or more parts, decrease the wager to just a part or just money, whatever, just no hacking. Maybe even leave parts out of the deal, too, or only take parts she isn't too attached to.

I know I'm probably in the minority on this one, but I think that if we are both working for the mob, it might be best to minimize any reason for vengeance, and make her loss as impersonal and non-humiliating as we can. Of course, that would also give us some insurance for Fox Fire in case she losses. Losing AND getting hacked twice in a row won't be any good for her.

>>48265121
Normally you just bet the part and the hack with the fight purse put up by the mob/yakuza/whoever controls the territory the fight takes place in.

The purse won't be near as big as your fight with Fox Fire, only about 10 credits, which means you'll pocket one. You can however pony up your own cash to increase the pot.

Fights with particular high stakes such as the loser being owned by the winner are more high profile and attract larger purses.

....

"See you later poochie." Scheherazad nimble jumps to her feet. Her emerald green silk scarf trails behind her. At the door of the car she pauses and turns around. With a snap of her fingers the scarf wraps itself around one of her fists and begins to glow. "I'm gonna save this fist for you sweetie." She winks at Fox Fire before turning and proceeding to her fight.

"She will be fun to humble." Fox Fire says to you as the doors close. "Shall I force her to acknowledge your superiority when I best her?"

"Do whatever you'd like Fox. It'll be your fight and your win."

.....

The train continues down the tracks to your destination and although this is the high end of luxury transportation...truth be told you sort of prefer the rickety one. It's just so boring. No bumps. No discolored and cracked windows. Even the sound of the wheels spinning is silenced by a sound-curtain generator. Its all just the same bit of perfect boring seat after seat and car by car...

Maybe you'll need to get your own car and make it really cool...personal transportation in the underground Underground for you and your quickly growing harem...

You finally arrive at the CAVERNS. The landing is filled with shady looking humans and shadier looking robots and figures clad head to toe in coats so that you cant' tell what you are. The mafia bots are heavily armed. They could make a decent military regiment all together.

Beyond the landing is the gaudy, dirty shopping center known as the CAVERNS.

-cont

>>48265423
The CAVERNS used to be the shelters used by the early Lunar miners. Now they're officially abandoned and cut off the public. Officially.

In reality they're the mob's primary black market. Smuggled goods, gynoid slaves, illegal weaponry, it can all be found here.

Its almost like a miniature town. The landing leads into a main street that branches off into tunnels. The main building is a metal scab that stretches from the dirt floor to the light fixture filled ceiling called the SILENCE. Its a bar, and secrets flow there as freely as the cheap beer. It's an ideal place to start to pick up rumors and find a good place to find an alternate weapons maker and clothing shop.

Fox Fire is appropriately dressed for working incognito, but you'll have to leave your tail behind with the guards at the entrance if you want to enter the Caverns without being ID'd.

LEAVE TAIL AND GO STEALTHY OR KEEP TAIL AND PROUDLY DISPLAY YOURSELF?

>>48265762
>LEAVE TAIL AND GO STEALTHY

But grumble VERY loudly, and make sure they know exactly what will happen if they misplace our tail.

>>48265762
shit.
While I enjoy going stealthy, I love my tail. I love it so.
Can't we just, like, put it in a big coat and be incredibly suspicious?

>>48265762
Leave tail and go stealth.

We're in very unfamilar territory. Lets just keep ourselves inconspicous.

>>48265806
>>48265904
"You boys watch my hardware." You say to the Mafia bot that takes you tail in his metallic claw hands. "I"m going to turn you into a trashcan if I find a scratch on it."

"YES MS LESATH" The speaker on its side crackles.

"FreakinhiddenmafiacavesjustwanttoDOSOMESHOPPING!" You grumble loudly as you enter the caverns.

It feels weird to have your third arm missing. You feel incomplete and way too light. It actually takes you a few moments to reorient to your new center of gravity.

.....

The Silence booms with midnight activity. The dancing gynoid on stage is a beaten fighter paying a penalty. She dances clad in nothing but her chassiss, stiffly going through the motions and trying to avoid eye contact with the heckling crowd. She's a demoness model with bright cherry red metal and tiny claws on her hands in feet. Her spade tipped tail snakes and wraps down one leg, an unconscious signal to her inner embarrassment programmed in to make her more cute. She has one curved horn and you can see the stump where someone, likely the winner of her last fight, broke it off.

Fox Fire looks at her sadly. "I could have been like her, had I lost to someone without your kindness." She whispers.

"There's too many like her..." You grumble. "Way too many..."

It bothers you seeing a fighter brought so low. You know how it feels to be helpless and frightened. You hate helplessness and fear with all your heart.

INVESTIGATE THE DEMONESS? MAYBE EVEN BUY HER?

CHECK THE GRAPEVINE?

LOOK FOR CLOTHES?

LOOK FOR WEAPON MAKERS?

>>48266126
>INVESTIGATE THE DEMONESS? MAYBE EVEN BUY HER?

Another lost soul for the Harem of the Constellation (If the price isn't ridiculous)

>LOOK FOR WEAPON MAKERS?

Anyone else feel like getting thermal shotguns in our Pile Bunker?

>>48266126
Investigate the demon, and check weapons. Grapevine if any time remaining. Weapons are our main reason for coming here, after all.

>>48266243
thermal shotguns are nice? I am not sure what even they are.
I know what normal shotguns are, to which I say okay.

>>48266126
All of the above but in the following order.

>Investigate
>Look For Clothes
>Look for Weapons
>Check the Grapevine
>Go back to the demonness

I want to explore as much as possible first. That and maybe we can find out some juicy news regarding Diana, the Yakuza and Fox Fire...though she may not wish to hear the latter.

>>48266243
Sounds like a pretty solid addition. Hell, we could maybe do something like that in combo with Fox Fire.

>>48266338
Think of a regular shotgun. Now load it with Dragons Breath rounds (or the napalm shells from that one /k/ meme image). Pretty much that. And weld it to our wrist.

>>48266416
well, I guess I'm OK with that.
though I'm more of a "lots of slugs really fast" thing.

>>48266536
On the other hand, it does give us more of an option at mid range. And we'd be mixing and matching our weapons here and there. I am not one for really buying upgrades today, just want to check the merchandise.

Could be someting good for Diana too.

>>48266243
>Investigate Demoness

You ask around and found that the demoness is called Asherah and she's paying of the cost of losing a Yakuza styled on their Oni legends named Rumi. The mafia don't like to see their fighters lose, and she couldn't cover the cost of her defeat without forcing the mob to hand over money to the Yakuza which made them REALLY upset.

Now she's one of the Silence's slaves, fulfilling the management's every request until they say enough.

You do some talking and find yourself sitting at the table across from a reed-thin robot named Vento. He has the look of an enforcer about him with telescopic eyes designed for sniper shots and long metal fingers that can silently garotte a human victim. Odds are he's not the one you talk to to discuss buying slaves but he's the one you you have to talk to before you talk to the one that sells the slaves. Such are things in the Caverns.

"So who exactly are you two mooks and why should I sell you property?" He asks in a dismissive tone. "What outfit you run for? How do I know you aren't Yakuza looking to buy up the loser so the Yakuza can have her dance in their establishment?"

Revealing your ID would clear up everything in an instant. You're on great terms with the mob. You might even be able to get her for free. But you'll lose your cover.

ATTEMPT TO NEGOTIATE WHILE DISGUISED OR DROP THE DISGUISE?

>>48266536
But imagine each punch now launches a shotgun blast. Along with the crazy power of a Pile Bunker. AND FIRE.

>>48266581
I see I retain my usual skill in switching trips.

>>48266581
first, ask him how discreet he can be. We're here shopping without trying to draw a crowd, and if he's going to draw us a crowd, then things might get unprofitable for all parties involved.

Then reveal your identity a bit. Try to avoid being seen by people other than him.

>>48266581
"Come on man, just tell me her price so we can at least start negotiating. You guy's don't really need her, but she's perfect for a little side project of mine."

And if he get's uppity, reveal ourselves and demand the girl in exchange for his rudeness.

>>48266581
Lets negotiate while disguised for now. Here's the thing. If he tells us no, we can alwayd return later and bring up our identities later. I still wish to explore, and doing that with a semi-known identity will evoke trouble.

We could always say some vague things about having no intention to display someone in a manner like that. I mean, stuff like that does make our blood boil, after all.

>>48266622
"Can you be discreet?"
"Certainly. But now I have to wonder why the purchase of a beaten fighter has to be discreet. She doesn't even have her weapon systems anymore. The only thing she can offer anyone is her body."

>>48266645
>>48266676

"Come on man, just tell me her price so we can at least start negotiating. You guy's don't really need her, but she's perfect for a little side project of mine."

"That is true. But you don't want to see her in a Yakuza establishment."

"That's not going to happen."

"And how will I know that? What is my surety?"

"Take a risk on me. I'm dripping with credits. And I have no intention of seeing her ever displayed like she is. Ever."

"Hmmm...you're one of those types aren't you? One of those crusading guardian angel types that thing they can reform all these bad girls...alright. I think you've earn your shot at the big man."

Just as you thought, he's the man before the man. Vento leads you to a back room where you stand staring at his mirror image sitting at a desk.

Luigi looks a lot like Vento. He's so similar with his pipe body and long arms that he could even pass as Vento if you didn't know better, which is probably the point...

"I'm willing to offer 3 Credits for Ash. She's basically trash at this point anyway."

That'll exhaust you're personal funds, but you can easily dip into the community chest for an extra credit without anyone being the wiser. Or you could try negotiating.

BUY OR NEGOTIATE?

>>48266871
"Make it one and you have a deal." But what they don't know is that I'm actually trying to get the price to 2! Haggling is easy.

>>48266871
1.5, if she is truly trash, then surely the price should reflect it.

>>48266871
haggle a bit. see if you can get it down to two.
I want to avoid skimming off the top.

Guess if we do get her, we'll have two restoration projects to work on. Wonder how much a full chasis will cost. Because we'll definitely have to work on accumulating funds for Diana and Asherah.

Probably means we'll have to do a few more for credit battles over time too. We'll have to get involved at some point. Still think we should arrange one for ourselves.

>>48266938

"You're not going to save many gynoids if you aren't going to throw the money street angel. Surely whatever non-profit organization you work for pays you more..."

You pretend to look worried for a moment before you respond. "Alright...Can you accept 1.5...please?"

They buy the act hook like and sinker.

"Alright, alright street angel. 1.5 it is for weaponless bit of walking tin. I'm sure she'll be a big hoot in Quiet Town or whatever the hell sort of reform program you hook ex-fighters up to."

Out back a mafia bot roughly drags Asherah by the arm and almost flings her at you. She stumbles a bit before she falls on her knees.

"And there you go. Say hi to your new mistress Ash." Luigi says.

Ash only glares up at you with cerulean eyes.

"Enjoy your overpriced pain in the ass."

WHAT DO YOU SAY/DO? FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE IMPORTANT!

>>48267101
Buck up, you're back in the game!
Do we have like, a coat for her or something? Undershirt?

>>48267101
>Say hi, offer her a hand, er, claw, introduce yourself

>>48267101
"Hey, I'm lesath, you wanna be a pit fighter again?"

Also loving this session. So much cute

>>48267101
"Hello, my name's Lesath, and this is Fox Fire. I know you have no reason to trust me, but would you like to come home with us? I promise that for as long as you stay with me, no one will ever treat you like this again." Whisper all of this as quietly as possible, and give her our jacket to cover up in.

>>48267101
Walk up to her and offer up a hand.

"Can you stand?"

If she doesn't, help her up and hug her, whispering.

"You still have the urge, right, my dear imp? If so, I think we'te going to be good friends."

>>48267200
Don't reveal our identity just yet. Wait until we leave their prescence.

Also, I suspect the street clothes/fancy clothes have given some inspiration.

>>48267255
Also. Is this the time where we come up with a team name? I feel like its almost that time. Going to have to do some work to figure out the right constellation for her.

I am leaning towards Cosmic, Interstellar, and Nova myself.

>>48267378
team rocket

>>48267200
>>48267173

I'd rather not start out with getting her back in the ring. We don't know how she feels about it, and we can't afford to re-arm her yet, unfortunately.

>>48267404
well, okay, fine.
Still, back on her feet.

>>48267255
>>48267216
>>48267200
>>48267173
"Buck up! You're back in the game!" You whisper with a wink. You don't want Luigi to overhear. It's quite possible you'll be buying slaves off him in the future. If he thinks your'e some sort of public servant it may help you operate...

Ash blinks confusedly at you. Fox Fire places her own jacket around her to cover her up.

"I'm Lesath, you wanna be a pit fighter again?"

"L-Lesath..." Ash gasps in utter amazement. "W-Would that mean that this is..."

"Yes. I am Fox Fire. Humbled servant of Lesath."

"But why would you...I mean...what do you want from me?"

"Would you like to come home with us? I know you have no reason to trust me, but would you like to come home with us? I promise that for as long as you stay with me no one will ever treat you like this again."

Ash stares for a moment. Her eyes water with tears and her body trembles fighting back sobs.

"I...I..." She falls to the ground at your feet and breaks down in tears. "I thought that this was going to be...the rest of my life...forever..."

You and Fox gently help her to her feet.

"Thank you thank you thank you thank you! I'll do anything you want me to, anything at all!"

"Do you still have the urge to fight? We could help you. Make you stronger than you've ever been."

"Fight?" She stares at you in horror. "Again? No-no please!" She gasps and starts to pull away.

"No...No...never again. Not unless you want to." You pull her close and hold her close until she stops crying.

"I still...I still feel the urge to fight. To win, you know? It's built in...but after Rumi...the memories just hurt and...no, no I can't..."

"You don't have to fight if you don' want to. I'm serious about that. If at any time you think you might want to I can train you, outfit you with the best weapons, and when you go back in the ring I swear you'd beat however you face be they Rumi or any other fighter!"

"I'll clean. I'll cook. I'll work. I'll do something to earn my keep

-cont

>>48267449
I'm just saying, we should make her feel safe first and foremost. And all three of our asshole dads will throw a hissy fit if we try to spend the communal pot to restore her weapons.

>>48267482
We must buy her a maid outfit IMMEDIATELY.

>>48267482
"You don't have to do anything Ash. We got drones to handle all that. You just rest and heal."

"I want to do something. I want to pay you back for this. I-I'll try to fight again...someday..."

"Take it easy for now. That's all I need from you."

Ash doesn't have the mind to fight right now, all her stats are at 1, and she has no weapons. But if you handle her well she can become as strong as the time and money you put into her.

CONTINUE IN THE CAVERNS?

HEAD BACK HOME AND GET ASH COMFORTABLE?

>>48267559
I am interested in pricing some guns, but not buying any.
Unless it's just like, a couple cheap human assault rifles for having fun.

>>48267559
If possible, we should look at all the clothing and weapon shops, and maybe get some grapevine rumours, then we leave.

>>48267559
As much as we might want a new weapons vendor, Ash takes priority now. We get her home and we and Fox work out her tension in the best way we know. Consensual cuddle-fucking with Kitten and Angle (My proposal for Ashes nickname) is a go.

>>48267631
your proposal is tempting.
Make the weapon sales quick.

>>48267631
Angel is definitely a nickname we should look at.

>>48267687
Still not wanting to buy. Just browse and keep our 1.5 in petty cash.

>>48267708
Also, given her emotional state. I fear that she would not be game for our type of hacking, not yet.

>>48267720
If she doesn't want to then we won't touch her, but I feel like we help her more if we show her our love. Through our tail, and soul.

Also, does anyone mind if I keep my trip from another thread I'm helping out in? I'm sorry but it's really getting annoying turning it off and on again.

>>48267788
Unlike some anons, I don't think I have found that people flip over trips in QG threads. You should be fine.

And you do raise a point, probably will need a demonstration and explination that we do things a little differently than she probably expects. But thats after she experiences our other eccentricities.

What the heck can ash do that is useful?
Not being useful sucks hard, and makes you feel worthless.

>>48267875
maybe buying her wasn't the best option? we gotta find something for her to do now

>>48267917
well, it's better than being a slave.
It's just, you know, you want to find a way to be useful.
Maybe encourage her to find a job and become self supporting if such things are legally viable. She's not a combat droid right now, after all.

>>48267917
The maid outfit is still an option. All joking aside, I'm sure that there's something she can do to feel useful back home. But buying her was the best option, for her if no one else. You saw how she reacted when she knew we'd saved her, and that alone is more that worth a lousy 1.5 credits.

She'll find something to do. Ideally, it pays enough that she can buy video games.
Then be the most competitive online shootbanger ever, as her inbuilt programming demands.

>>48267848
>>48267788
It's all good. I never got the hate over trips to be honest.

>>48267720
>>48267708
>>48267687
>>48267631
>>48267585
You want to get home quick, so you decide to cut your errands short. You don't go fishing for rumors but local chatter mentions something about a corporate fighter-a "Fan Fire" who sounds about as bleeding edge in terms of tech as Fox Fire. She sounds like an interesting opponent and they say her corporate owners want to test her against strong opponents...

Weapon vendors don't seem to be offering anything particularly eye catching compared to what Mr E is offering but you're told that the best work is done by this Russian guy named Vitaly. He only works for the finest fighters, so you'll have to out yourself to do business...

You dive into a nearby clothing stall just to get a coat around Ash. You promise her that she'll have better clothes later and replies that you really don't need to dress her up, she's fine as long as she's warm.

.....

You enter the warehouse to find Mr S and Mr P waiting for you and Mr E blackout drunk in a corner.

"Er, Lesath, you uh...brought home a friend..." Mr S says.

"I rescued her with my own cash after going incognito in the Caverns!"

Mr. P gasps.

"Lesath! What were you thinking going to the Caverns without us! What would you have done if Yurei or another assassin discovered you!"

"Well I rescued my Angel here-" You pull Ash forward . She's cringing as much as she can from the dads. "And I don't care if you approve or not!"

Mr S sighs. "Lesath, I never said We didn't approve, only that you aren't being careful."

Mr P walks over to you and your gynoids. He stares intently at Ash.

"Don't worry Ash. He's not going to do anything to you."

"...May I examine her!" He asks.

WHAT DO YOU SAY/DO?

>>48268143
Yes, but we should be present.

>>48268143
Well, she has a coat, so let's go find a couch and get this get-to-know-her conversation over.
Which is what I hope this is going to be, Mr. P.

We got our TAIL back, RIGHT?

>>48267875
>>48267917
>>48267931
>>48267964
>>48268086
It's very possible for her to find legal and honorable employment. Mr P is a master programmer and can upload her with a skill set. She's not going to be making the gangsta bux you're used to but she'll try her heart out to be of use.

>>48268176
I would assume so, yes. Goes without saying, really. Mafia did its job.

I also suspect that he means emotional examining. He is a programer and deals with brain stuff. Should be fine even with the fractured trust.

>>48268143
>WHAT DO YOU SAY/DO?

Why, the only option I'd consider appropriate when a dad asks us for something: "Fox, Ash, you may want to cover your ears for a moment."

And then, to Mr.P and as loudly as we can: "FUCK. OFF."

And the proceed to get Angel settled in.

>>48268213
>>48268176
We wouldn't have left without our favorite weapon (or is that our pile bunker?)

>>48268172
>>48268176
"Fine but I'm watching you the whole time. Don't even think about doing what HE did."' You say Mr P out of Ash's hearing.

Mr. P nods in compliance. You sit Ash down on a couch holding her hand. Fox Fire holds the other. "Angel, this bozo is going to look into your Brain Heart. Just know that I'm right here for you and I'm not letting go of your hand."

Ash nods, lips pursed and tight.

Mr P walks ever with a large metal device and secures it around Ashs chest with Velcro straps. Ash lies back and closes her eyes as she falls into a deep stasis sleep. A large black screen on the device spirits to live and fills with inscrutable numbers.

"T-this may take some time Lesarh. You may want to get some sleep."

TRUST MR P AND TURN IN OR STAY UP WITH THEM?

>>48268405
Stay up, make sure

>>48268405
yeah, stick around. Us bots got to look out for each other.

>>48268405
"Fuck off programer, she's my friend and I won't let you hurt her, or destroy her personality, or whatever weird fetish you want to enact on her. I will stay right here, and if I don't like what I see, it will not end well for you, got it asshat?"

I will not be denied.

>>48268405
Stay Up

>>48268405
I say we trust Mr.P but stay up. May be good to learn more about our dads this way. And what exactly he does.

We're obviously a little angry with him. But I would like to try and take steps to reconcile. Like we sort of did with Mr.S

>>48268405
We can trust P.
Mr E is blackout drunk in a corner, he won't be able to bother anyone for a while.

>>48268405
stay up

>>48268405
Stay up.

>>48268822
>>48268663
>>48268525
>>48268489
>>48268458
>>48268429
>>48268429
>stay up

"I'm fine. I want to see this through with Ash."

Fox Fire nods her approval.

The hours pass. The tower bridge lights begin to slowly brighten to simulate a dawn. Mr P occasionally flicks his fingers across a touch screen filled with command signals and watches over the screen like a hawk.

Hours pass...and then Mr P final speaks. "She has....s-seen a lot...I would like to talk to her later about removing her memories. I can do that if she'd like."

"It was that bad?"

"The last fight she was in d-destroyed her. She fought and fought and wouldn't surrender. S-so her opponent just broke her..."

"Rumi. Another Yakuza bot. She's on the list."

"She needs to rest now. A-as do we all." You help Mr P undo the straps and cover Ash with a blanket as she sleeps on he couch. "Is there anything you can do besides deleting her memories?"

"Simulation t-therapy. With you connected to her brain heart to brain heart she goes through her trauma, but with you by her side helping her come to terms with it."

"So there are options. Good." You stroke Ash's cheek. "Do you think she'll ever fight again?"

"I do not know..." Mr P sits down next to Ash and takes off his glasses. Over your shoulder you hear Fox Fire yawn. "Oh...excuse me Lesath."

SAY/DO?

Tomorrow is upgrade day so Begin listing upgrades you want and/or upgrades you'll like to create. Any ideas for Fox Fire upgrades?

CHOOSE OUR UPGRADES!

>>48269138
shit, we didn't do any research on fox fire's opponent.
OR ours.
What can we get that can stop a sword?
What can fox get that can, uh... uhhhh....

>>48269138
Firstly, take Angel upstairs and get her to bed, so she wakes up somewhere comfortable.

As for upgrades, I'll let everyone else handle that for now, but I have one idea:

Dragon's Fury

A thermal shotgun attached to both wrists, adding fire and massive impact to all hits using it, but with limited ammunition.

I have no idea what the stats would be, but it's an idea.

>>48269138
Take Angle to bed

>>48269138
"If it's all the same to you Mr.P, let us bring her up to our rooms. It would be better for her to wake up to familiar faces."

Then let us go upstairs with Ash and Fox and relax for a while. If Fox needs rest, we can go and work on another art piece until we colapse into sleep. Or just talk with Fox for a while.

>>48269198
Its okay. We have another day to study. We can do that before upgrades. That and we can consult Mr.S don't worry.

As for upgrades. I feel we should only spend a max of 20 total. 10 between the two of us.

First things first, we should see if we can give Fox Fire some sort of short ranged melee capabilities, something that she can use to defend herself if we gett another situation like she had fighting us. Maybe some daggers of some sort that spring up at her wrists.

For us we should look at thruster punch and trifurication to upgrade our mobility a bit. Also upgrade our dexterity to 3.

Fox fire should have some more armour, up it to 2. And see if there are some additional tricks we can do with her tail like a laser beam or upgrade her fire capacity in some manor. Not sure which. Perhapd you can look into providing us some templates next thread booker?

>>48269198
some kind of disposable sword catcher at least.

I suppose there are no aditional strategies that Fox Fire will be able to gain until after the battle, huh? That is a shame. Though I guess she has some data for us. Maybe that amounts to something minor. Something related to our impishness/tricksy nature?

>>48269492
I don't think we ever learned what foxfire hacked out of us.
I am interested.

>>48269492
Though now that I mention it, is there some more hidden weapons and physical abilities, as befitting a tricksy kitsune. She's a sun themed character. Maybe an ecliose themed attack that acts like an EMP or something? Or an additional vision trick?

>>48269543
And suddenly I have something to contribute

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dxnw_U6PoQ

>>48269138
Take Ash to bed.

>Upgrades
Lesath:
Thruster Punch (2)
Trifurcation (4)
Dexterity 3 (4)

Fox:
Armor 2 (2)

Claws were a weapon option way back when, can we get some for her hands and/or feet? I don't know why, but I'm having the hardest time actually picturing her with a weapon.

>>48269198
>stop a sword

6 credits will get you the BLOB SHIELD. This thick hand weapon can block projectiles and absorb the kinetic force of blows. And if something like an energy sword were to hit it the sword would become stuck...

The shield however is vulnerable to energy weapons, electricity, and extreme temperatures. Mechanically it provides +2 to your hand to hand stat while blocking and +2 to your armor.

>>48269225
How about a modification to the pile bunker that lets it fire shells?

>>48269363
Would a beam katana powered by her thermal energy work?

>>48269503
>>48269492
That's a good point. She needs to gain something from us. I'll think of something...

>>48269363
>new templates

I'll have a couple of Fox Fire upgrades listed for next time.


I think this will be a good place to stop. I'm exhausted. Next thread we tuck Ash into bed and then upgrade, upgrade, upgrade!

Good night everyone!

(Mechagirl went from my quest with the most IPs to my quest with the least IPs. I hope people didn't get mad over the whole "bomb in a kitty" plot twist. It wasn't my intention to anger people at all.)

>>48269615
Well, she is a ranged character to our rough and tumble beat stick, its a fair concern. But perhaps some hidden weapons will work to defend her. Knives hidden in her sleeves, or retractable claws. Who knows?

>>48269652
Goodnight Bookie, and I was only mad in the sense that someone I cared about was in danger, so take that as a compliment to you writing skills. And today was just a slow day, every quest has those. Try again on a weekend, I'm sure more people will be free then.

>>48269652
thanks for running.

you going to archive?

>>48269652
It may have lost some, only because of the extreme emotional swing, but I think you've got it back on track. So long as we don't go too crazy.

>the shield
That's pretty expensive...I like it, but that may be something we look at in the future. It may be something nice when we pocket more cash.

>Beam Katana
That may work, fits the theme, but I also like hidden weapons

Anyways book, what is the achedule next week? Sibella, MechaGirl, or the reversal? And what days?

>>48269692
That is a fair point too. Weekends may work out.

>>48269652
oh, night guy.

I don't know about the kitty thing, I'm not that mad. got us free of explosives at least.

>>48269652
Good night, thanks for running!

>>48269652
>tfw reading a book
>it's bretty gud!
>hey, let's check /tg/
>oh snap, my favorite quest is goin on!
>it's already over

REEEEEEEEEEEEE

>>48270037
Hope you enjoy what we did at least. I for one look forward to our drawfriend drawing Leseath and Fox Fire in their fancy and casual clothes.

>>48270106
Also, we're talking weapons, for us and Fox Fire, so here's hoping. Also is anyone else hyped for simulation therapy? Its going to be terrible, but I think its also going to be really interesting. Particukarily her refusal to yield. Its admirable.

i will be waiting for moar someone archive this ;P

>>48270165
Yeah, I'm interested.

As for a separate topic...What's gonna be her constellation?

Also, I feel we should lay down 'recruitment' rules of a sort. I've noticed that a lot of who we've run into are unfortunates who had a lot of willpower but were cast down anyway. I think we should keep to that theme, as opposed to just grabbing up every poor bot we see.

Angel was a good choice, I feel- her stats are all 1, but that's something I consider a good thing since it lets us train her up from scratch- like it's said, time and effort in = time and ability out. She'll be a good investment so long as we take care of her.

As for others, I think it'll depend on both their fighting skill and their willpower, primarily. Anywho who doesn't try their hardest and isn't much of a fighter primarily isn't worthy of joining the Interstellars ( like the name >>48267378 said).
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>>48270786
Booker tends to archive late. So just watch for it on sup/tg/ when it shows.

>>48270918
As of righr now, due to her being a demon, Perseus is the constellation I would use, due to Algol, the demon star being a key piece to the constellation. I will see if I can find something that befits her name or personality better though. As its a tangental fit at best. As opposed to Lesath and Vupecula which work thematically. As would Orion's Belt i believe for Diana and Leo for Yurei, assuming they join us as regulars.

>>48271039
I could definitely see us looking to strong and willfull (though to be fair, willpower is a stat so we shouldn't discriminate there) cast offs and rejects as a key factor. In fact, given the circumstancial evidence it looks like Asherah is actually totally in line with what we look for. She refused to 'die' in her match and had fallen victim to the system, I am sure simulation therapy is actually going to be a rather convincing portfolio reasoning out her being here. Diana obviously makes sense as well, with themes in mind. Yurei is likely the odd one out, but a tagalong that will learn what we're all about in time.

Also as the anon that came up with that name. I don't think we need to pluralize. I just felt it as the title of the group/organization. But that's just me.

>>48271157
Ahhh, gotcha. All sounds good so far. So JUST 'Interstellar'.

...I wonder if we could have code names for public stuff.

>>48271206
I too would like more codenames. Maybe the actual constellation or star names would work. We'll see.