>>571662
AH YEAH!

>>571662
I HAVE COME TO GUIDE US TO THE ONE TRUE LIBRARIAN WAIFU! ALL HAIL SHESKA! HAIL ADORKABLE LIBRARIAN!

In other words, hi, Laze. <3

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0Gb6u_dA7o&index=11&

After receiving your certification, the military was able to provide you and Leah with food and lodging, a huge burden off of your shoulders. The two of you relaxed for a couple of days, waiting for word from higher up about Leah's situation. Luckily, it wasn't too long of a wait before they allowed Leah to get screened for a special position, and she was hired to accompany you.

"So I've been given a rank equal to that of Second Lieutenant." Leah says, reading the letter with the slightest hint of a smile on her face. "This kind of thing would never happen so easily if I was on my own. I guess this is just the kind of thing they do to accommodate State Alchemists."

The next day, the two of you are summoned for official business. You make your way to an office that you're sure belongs to a high ranking officer, and the two of you enter.

"Welcome, young State Alchemist!"

No sooner are you in the room than a giant of a man with a mustache and a single curly hair yells out a greeting as he erupts from his chair. He throws his coat off in a single motion, and flexes his huge muscles as he makes several poses.

"Iskander Steiner! It's a pleasure to make the acquaintance of you and your companion!" the man grasps your shoulder as he continues his boisterous introduction. "I am Colonel Alex Louis Armstrong, the Strongarm Alchemist! It's always wonderful to meet a new State Alchemist when they join our ranks! I do so hope you'll find your time in this organization rewarding, and I'll do everything in my power to try and make it so! Now, please have a seat! We have much to discuss!"

The man returns to his desk without letting you or Leah get a word in edgewise, though the two of you are too struck now to muster up a response, regardless. This man may take some getting used to as a superior officer. You and Leah both take seat across from the Colonel, then wait for him to put his coat back on and continue.

"Now before we begin, I'm perfectly willing to field any questions you may have about military life, or those specifically concerning the general affairs of State Alchemists." Armstrong goes on. "I'll tell you anything you need to know."

As eccentric as he is, he seems personable enough. If you can stand the personality quirks, it should be easy enough to get along with him.

"Sir, you're aware of Iskander, so I take it you know of his... condition?" Leah speaks up. "My name is Leah Crawford, I'm serving as Iskander's bodyguard... and interpreter."

"Yes, I was told. Quite a rare situation for a military recruit to be in, surely." Armstrong rubs his chin. "But I'm sure with you here, it will be of little detriment. It's good to meet you, Miss Crawford. Now, the floor is open. Either of you can ask anything you like before I get on to the specifics of your assignment."

>A.Ask about pay

>B.Ask about research materials

>C.Ask about something else (Write-in)

>D.You have nothing to ask

>E.Other

Just fuck me up, Laze.

>>571662
Welcome to /qst/, Laze. The magic is off, and we have 'identifying codes', but it still works similarly enough to /tg/ for most people. On the bright side you have some fancy new features to work with now, so hooray!

Also, outside of a few plot points, i have no idea what Fullmetal Alchemist will have in store for me, so this will be a fairly fresh experience.

>>571690
>>B.Ask about research materials

>>571690
>A.Ask about pay

>>571690
>A.
Ask how well we'll be taken care of for our work.
>B.
>C.
Ask how does a man have such impressive muscles as Armstrong.

>>571690
>>B.Ask about research materials
>>C.Ask about something else (Write-in)
Anyone we should be on the look out for?

>>571690
>>B.Ask about research materials
>>C.Ask about something else (Write-in)

Ask about what it's like being a state alchemist day to day, from his experience. Find out what the job is like.

>>571690
>>B.Ask about research materials
>>C.Ask about something else (Write-in)
What does the military do with research results that while great for alchemy are not suitable for military use?

>>571690
>C

Ask about Armstrong himself. Good to get to know our commanding officer.

>>571690
>Ask about all the things.

>>571690
>>B.Ask about research materials

>>571690
>>B.Ask about research materials
>>C.Ask about Armstrong

>>571690
>a
>b
>d
Ask when we get our snazzy uinform and our marching orders

Laze dead?

>>571818
Nope just chores

>>571818
Errands probably.

>>571818
Teaching his daughter how to use a dog body.

>>571831
That just aint right

>>571831
Shut up Jiraiya

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>>571839
>>571838
Look, Just leave the get well cards with me and I swear she'll get them.

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>>571831
Salt, don't make us ground you harder than Hughes. Instead, protect her smile.

>>571847
She is a terrible waifu, build your own Waifu is the best option. And if not that then the other Armstrong

>>571847
Armstrong is best waifu in my opinion in FMA sense we I respect Ed and his blond hair waifu to have lovely babys.

RIP best guy.

>>571802
Ment to say >c not >d
Also sweet we got armstrong as are CO ask about armstrong about him and life in the service.

We get in good with the major then we get in his sister

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As always, your mind is focused on the acquisition of knowledge. You make a motion to Leah like reading a book, and she catches on quickly.

"Sir, Iskander would like to know about research materials." she explains. "As a State Alchemist, he should have access to usually restricted notes."

"Ah, of course. You can go down to the National Central Library anytime and present your watch to be given access." Armstrong answers. "Of course, that's only one valuable source of information now available to you! I would recommend that you consult with your fellow State Alchemists whenever you can. There's always a certain something that you can get out of face to face interaction that you can't just read out of a book. A certain spark that ignites an alchemist's creativity! I can lead you to any of our colleagues with just a word, so let me know if you ever wish it."

With that question answered, Leah chips in.

"Sir." she begins. You can tell she looks a bit anxious. "What about... money? How much will we be paid?"

"You'll both be given salaries appropriate for your equivalent rank." the Colonel explains. "You can go down to payroll at the end of every week to go pick them up. There's also something else..."

Armstrong reaches into a drawer, and pulls out a piece of paper.

"After being made aware of your financial situation, it was allowed for you to be advanced half of your annual research grant. The rest will be deposited at the turn of the fiscal year as usual."

You grab the paper explaining as such, while Leah looks over your shoulder. The tow of you stop when you catch glimpse of the actual amount.

"What!" Leah nearly jumps out of her seat in astonishment. "This is more money than I've ever seen in my life! And this is only half?"

"State Alchemists are well taken care of, I assure you." the Colonel chuckles. "You should never have to worry about financial problems if you just don't waste too much of that. Now, on to your assignment. You won't actually be serving under me. At least, not for now. You're to be sent over to the East. However, It will be quite some days before you must report, so feel free to relax or do some research in the meantime. You can stay here for a while, or head on over and get settled in. I know of a few alchemists that way that would be good to learn from. The choice is ultimately up to you."

You spend a bit longer with the Colonel, as he fills you and Leah in on the workings of everything.

"Well, I know I won't be your commanding officer, but know that you can always come to me if you need anything. My door is always open."

As the Colonel has been talking, Leah has been looking at several pictures that adorn the walls.

>A.Thank the Colonel and leave

>B.Ask something else of the Colonel before you go (Write-in)

>C.Join Leah in looking around

>D.Other

>>571849
Well your half right
Homunculi waifu will be best girl
How can she not be we made her

>>571849
Nigga, we can't just build a humonculus like it's nothing.

If not Sheska, then we need to go back and get Martel.
>>571858
We also must respect the Emperor and the Mini-skirt Major in their romantic pursuits.

>>571864
>D.
Thank the big, lovable guy for being so hospitable and helpful.
>C.

>>571864
>C.Join Leah in looking around

>>571868
Not Roy, His fine just blind as a bat.

>>571864
>>C.Join Leah in looking around

>>571864
>>C.Join Leah in looking around
How much did we get? Could we buy a condo/house/rent an apartment in Central?

>>571864
>B.Ask something else of the Colonel before you go (Write-in)

Ask if there are any other Alchemists in Central who have our same posting or have been there before, I'd like to know the lay of the land before getting there if possible

>>571864
>>C.Join Leah in looking around
>>Ask the colonel for body building advice

>>571877
No, we're not waifuing Hawkeye. I will put you in the corner with the Ed... ward Chimera.

>>571898
What about a trap waifu?

>>571864
>b
>c
Ask the major what alchemists are around now then join leah in looking around

>>571895
>>571864

Supporting this, get some maps and

>C.Join Leah in looking around

>>571905
Envy a best

>>571905
We would need a women too, can't let our genes die out

>>571889
We already got lodging here. It was from the government.
>>571864
>C.Join Leah in looking around

What's is Leah's rank?


>>571898
>Fucking with Ed's girlfriend
>Fucking with Roy's girlfriend

Dice do you have a weird fetish for Cucking Lore based chars?

>>571905
Leah or Armstrong everything else is wrong.

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We should have Iskander learn an instrument to help him convey his emotions and impress future waifus.

>>571935
Shouldn't you be running a Pokemon Quest somewhere?

>>571929
No, I don't want to touch Winry and Hawkeye. Don't make me route-lock us with Momo in Country's quest, motherfucker, I will when you're gone.

>>571938
I don't get what you mean. Also here's another toot-related thing I just remembered.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASywAfBAVrQ

>>571955
What the fuck is that video?

>>571941
Then why would we waifu Hawkeye or even think of it Dice? We can play this game Dice, but you won't like the ending when we rip her throat out during the forest exams.

>>571941
you'll have to fight me if you want to do that, fucker

>>571864
>B.Ask something else of the Colonel before you go (Write-in)
where are the people he recommends learning from?

>>571941
Are you sure you want to route lock Momo? She could be the monogamous trap.

>>571959
Whelp, guess we'll just have to fuck up social situations with all your waifus by relying on my rolls and become a social outcast. <3
>>571962
Lets go, motherfucker.
>>571970
Who says that I'm not aiming for happy, sinless monogamy with Momo? <3 >:3

>>571876
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You give a thankful bow to the Colonel, then join Leah in looking around the room. Armstrong has several statues and busts lining the walls, as well as portraits of who you assume are his family members. You can see a picture of him with all of them in front of a huge mansion. It seems he's from quite a wealthy family.

You see that Leah's eyes have stopped at one picture in particular. You take a look yourself to see the Colonel standing with a large group of soldiers. It seems ordinary enough, but one more look to Leah's face tells you that something is odd. She's focused on one particular point in the photo, which you trace. What you find is a single soldier in the group that you recognize. How could you forget.

It's Marc. Your best friend. The very man you tried to revive no more than a week ago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxLLWW7Tt54&

"Ah, that's my company from back in Ishval." the Colonel says, coming up behind you. "Fine men, all of them. It was an honor to serve with each and every one of them. My only regret is that they not all of them came back. Despite my best efforts, I still lost a dozen men."

Armstrong notices the two of you eyeing Marc, then makes an understanding sigh.

"So the two of you knew Hanford, did you? Marc, that was his first name. He was a fine young man. Full of determination."

"He was our childhood friend." Leah explains, finally looking down from the photo. "He joined the military to escape poverty. Kind of like we're doing now."

You can see creases appear on the Colonel's face. "I'm sorry. A young man like that should have had his whole life ahead of him. But I wasn't able to protect him. Please forgive me."

>A.Tell the Colonel not to worry about it

>B.Thank the Colonel for doing what he could

>C.Ask the Colonel something (Write-in)

>D.Politely take your leave

>E.Other

>>572020
>A.Tell the Colonel not to worry about it
>B.Thank the Colonel for doing what he could

>>572020
>A.Tell the Colonel not to worry about it
>>B.Thank the Colonel for doing what he could
>>>D. Politely take your leave
I had forgotten how good the OSTs were.

>>572020
>>A.Tell the Colonel not to worry about it
>>B.Thank the Colonel for doing what he could

>>572020
>>A.Tell the Colonel not to worry about it
>>B.Thank the Colonel for doing what he could

>>572020
>>B.Thank the Colonel for doing what he could
>>C.Ask the Colonel something (Write-in)
Any last words?

>>572020
>>B.Thank the Colonel for doing what he could

>>D.Politely take your leave

What's the difference between this place and /tg/ again?

>>572020
>A.Tell the Colonel not to worry about it
>B.Thank the Colonel for doing what he could

>>572020
>B.Thank the Colonel for doing what he could
>C.Ask the Colonel something (Write-in)

Ask if there are any other Alchemists in Central who have our same posting or have been there before

>>572020
>b
Thank him for looking after marc we can tell just by looking at the colonel that he indeed did all he could to help.

>c
Colonel are there any alchemists currently on site that you recomend we talk to? Aside from yourself of course.

>>572054
/qst/ is full of shitposters. /tg/ is full of incredibly salty nerds.

>>572054
There's a mob mentality-fueled shitstorm going on about having to switch boards. Basically just autists being dramatic.

>>572020
>>572056
backing

>>572054
We've been hit here because Mods are cunts, and /tg/ would rather have 'elf slave wut do' threads then fun.

>>572020
>B.)

All you waifufags disgust me. Especially since no one has mentioned the delicious brown skin waifu, Paninya.

>>572114
But anon...Armstrong is the only true waifu

>>572114
She's who we should be waifuing.

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>>572063

You write out a note and give it to the Colonel, conveying your thanks to him for doing what he could to look after Marc. As he reads it, you motion to Leah that it's about time to leave.

"You two..." Armstrong begins, before throwing off his coat again. You can see him start to cry almost comical streams of tears. "I'm sure the two of you have been suffering this whole time, deliberating over whether or not to join the organization that your friend lost his life serving!"

The Colonel grabs you both in a huge bear hug. "And at your young age at that time, to be left without your strong older brother figure must have been nearly unbearable! And now you're even standing firm at the knowledge that it was under my charge that he lost his life! Such resolution! I'm truly moved!"

The two of you are eventually let go, but the Colonel's shouting doesn't stop. "I assure you that I will absolutely not fail again! I will make sure you lead the long and happy lives you deserve, no matter what! Trust that you will always have an ally here in me!"

After calming down, the Colonel sees you to the door.

"The State Alchemists here in Central are usually a bit older, and much less likely to share much of their work I find, though you could still try. However, I recommend heading out for East City. There are a couple of alchemists to see there, but it's also the most likely place you'll run into the Fullmetal Alchemist, Edward Elric. He can use transmutation without a circle, just as I've heard you can. He could surely be worth speaking with. In any event, I wish you luck. Please come back any time."

As you and Leah leave HQ, Leah speaks up.

"So what now, Isk? Do we head for East City right now? Or do you want to stay here a while, maybe go to the library or something? It's up to you."

>A.You want to go to the library

>B.You want to head to East City right now

>C.You still want to try meeting some State Alchemists around here

>D.Other

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>>572114
Fuck, can we at least waifu brown-skinned tomboy waifu if not shy librarian waifu?

>>572147
>>C.You still want to try meeting some State Alchemists around here

>>572147
>A.

Let cover our bases first and do some research here before moving on.

>>572147
>A.You want to go to the library
>>C.You still want to try meeting some State Alchemists around here

>>571970
>>572005

Alright guys, keep unrelated quest out and stop being faggots. Its laze time

>>572147
>B.You want to head to East City right now

>>572147
>>A.You want to go to the library

>>572147
>>A.You want to go to the library
Boooooooooooks

>>572147
>>C.You still want to try meeting some State Alchemists around here

>>572147
>c
>>572114
>not wanting the purest and best waifu
>not wanting Armstrong

So any ideas on what we want our research to be about, guys?

>>572147

>C.You still want to try meeting some State Alchemists around here

>>572114
>>572151
This is why we can't have nice things.

>>572181
How to obtain best waifu. Lt. Ross.

>>572147
>A.You want to go to the library

>>572181
How to make our mc brown before one halfway decent artist draws him white and everyone says "good enough for me!"

>>572193
>Brown MC
One is enough thanks. Not to mention DB Quest's MC, who's blacker than Popo.

>>572147
>A
>C

On phone.

Look for anything interesting.

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>>572187
>>572193
>mfw these answers
>>572197
How the fuck can you be blacker than Mister Popo?

>>572147
>C.You still want to try meeting some State Alchemists around here

>A.You want to go to the library

lets head over to the library if nothing else then to scope it out we might run into some other alchemists along the way. there's no need to jump into the fray just the second

>>572181
the extent of our newfound powers would be nice, see if we could learn who else has done circles transmutation and what they've done.

>>572201
Okay, that works for me right now.

>>572200
Don't worry dice he's just joking
Som already confirmed he wasn't black

>>572147
>>A.You want to go to the library

>>572181
Maybe a way to improve the materials used in military equipment like guns and fortifications.

>>572201
>learn who else has done circles transmutation and what they've done
We just find a stone tablet with a carving of young Hohenheim with "Local Man Ruins Everything" written on it in Xerxes' language.

>>572147
>Worth speaking with
>No tongue
Life is suffering

CRYSTALLINE

IRON

ISOTOPE

ANALOGOUS TO DIAMOND OR QUARTZ

EXCEPT IT'S FUCKING IRON

IT'S THE SAME SHIT THAT'S IN THE EARTH'S CORE

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>>572192

You decide that you want to use all your resources here before moving out, and that you should both hit the library and scout for some State Alchemists around Central just to see if you can get anything.

First thing's first, the library. When you get there, you show your watch, and are let in without incident.

"I've got something I need to look for." Leah tells you. "You'll just be around this area with the alchemy materials, right? I'll be back in a few minutes."

As Leah takes off, you scroll over the shelves and shelves of material, occasionally pulling out a book and skimming through it. Most of it is fairly basic stuff. Practically every one feels the need to start with a similar overview.

Alchemy is the science of understanding, deconstructing, and reconstructing matter. It uses energy from the shifting of tectonic plates to rearrange elements as the wielder sees fit, so long as the knowledge is within his means. And of course, the Law of Equivalent Exchange. To create something, something of equal value must be given. The most basic of basics, and something you've known for a long time. And the reason why no one is to attempt human transmutation. Did you really know this so well as you thought? At any rate, you are well aware now.

Skimming through all the books, you find that there is actually precious little information that you didn't already know, and the things that are new to you are somehow not surprising. As if you were somehow already aware of them, despite never learning them. Strange. You take a few more advanced books to study more closely later, and meet up with Leah again. She's got a few books in a bag, and is holding one in her arm. It's titled: "Sign Language".

"It's a language created to help deaf people communicate." Leah explains. "I thought it might be worth trying out, at any rate. It might make communicating more convenient."

The two of you check out all your books, then head out. You looked up the nearest State Alchemist, and found some info on one Brigadier General Basque Grand. Despite the late hour, you plan to meet him. You and Leah walk through the dimly lit Central streets.

>A.Ask what other books Leah got

>B.Tell Leah you're interested in the sign language

>C.Tell Leah you're not interested in the sign language

>D.Do nothing and just keep walking

>E.Other

>>572197
I really hope youre just joking when you say one is enough. Because holy shit that is a terrible thing to say considering the majority of quests have a white or Japanese protag

>>572211
A good idea as well.
>>572292
>B.
>A.

>>572292
>>A.Ask what other books Leah got
>>B.Tell Leah you're interested in the sign language

>>572292
>>A.Ask what other books Leah got
>>B.Tell Leah you're interested in the sign language
Aslo useful for tactical reasons.

>>572292
>>A.Ask what other books Leah got
>>B.Tell Leah you're interested in the sign language
>>572296
>I really hope youre just joking when you say one is enough.
I'm not.

>>572292
>A.Ask what other books Leah got
>B.Tell Leah you're interested in the sign language

>>572292
>>A.Ask what other books Leah got
>>B.Tell Leah you're interested in the sign language
>>572308
Absolutely amazing.

>>572292

>A.Ask what other books Leah got

>B.Tell Leah you're interested in the sign language

>>572292
>a
>b

>>572292
>E.Other
keep your ears open for footsteps and your eyes alert

>>572296
We are more than likely some white fuckboy.

>>572292
>A.Ask what other books Leah got

>B.Tell Leah you're interested in the sign language

Smile and complement Leah on her good idea sign langue will be very handy in communicating complex ideas, we can both start leaning right away.

were also curious about what else she got surely she has no real interest in alchemy? so what did she grab


What a lovely evening for a stroll surely nothing bad will happen...

>>572330
FMA does take place in a European setting. And the "Persians" are even whiter than the "Europeans."

>>572292
>>A.Ask what other books Leah got
>>B.Tell Leah you're interested in the sign language

>>572338
What about the people that are totally not spanish?

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ahem

>>572365
I knew we would probably walk in on Grand getting murdered or be the last people to see him. I just didn't think we were talking about it.

>>572365
oh shit. Scar might just be on the prowl.

>>572365
Great. Now we can ask Scar what his real name is.

>>572387
It's what Asuka says at the end of EoE.

>>572387
>the state alchemist asking the state alchemist murder what his true name is.

I like this idea

>>572394
We can use his joke name from the Brotherhood extras.
>Scar: "I'm called Jugemu-jugemu Gokōnosurikire Kaijarisuigyo-no Suigyōmatsu Unraimatsu Fūraimatsu Kūnerutokoroni-sumutokoro Yaburakōjino-burakōji Paipopaipo-paiponoshūringan Shūringanno-gūrindai Gūrindaino-ponpokopīno-ponpokonāno Chōkyūmeino-chōsuke."
>You:"..."
>Vash the Stampede: "I like it!"

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As you walk, you try to get Leah talking. You motion to her bag inquisitively.

"Oh these?" she asks. "They're just some cookbooks. I don't know how to fix a lot, so I took some of these so I can learn in my free time. I want to be able to cook well if..."

Leah's sentence gets quieter and quieter until she's mumbling so low, you can't make out what she's saying. She then stops talking entirely for a bit, so you motion again to the book she's holding, on sign language, trying your best to look enthusiastic. You write out a note saying that it was a very good idea to grab such a book.
"Right, I thought so too." Leah's voice picks back up. "We can't be waiting for you to write all the time, so with this you can communicate complex ideas a lot faster. It's sure to come in handy, I think."

You nod in agreement. The two of you walk a bit further in silence. You should be nearing the General's residence now. As you turn a corner, you immediately duck back behind the building you emerged from, avoiding cannon fire.

Apparently, the General is in a battle. But with whom? You carefully peek around the corner to see a dark skinned man with light hair jumping around, avoiding the General's attacks. From what you read, Basque Grand is an expert of combat. There should be no one that gives him too much trouble. As you expect, the attacker is quickly subdued, caught in a cage of the General's making.

"Hmph." you hear the General scoff. "That wasn't so tough."

You can hear the Generals
's footsteps approach the cage, but you can't see him from this angle. You're about to emerge, but you see a light. The light of transmutation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UJ6U_wwMbo&

"What!? No! How!?" you hear the muffled sound of the General's voice."

"Now you perish." the voice you assume belongs to the attacker says quietly, before you hear a sickening sound. You hear what you can only assume is the General's body drop to the ground moments after. After a few moments of silence, you hear more footsteps begin to walk away from you.

>A.Stay hidden

>B.Attack the man

>C.Try to tail him

>D.Check on the General when the man leaves

>E.Other

>>572435
>D.

>>572435
>C.Try to tail him

>>572435
>>C.Try to tail him

>>572435
>D.Check on the General when the man leaves

Well our little no training ass should definitely not get anywhere nears Scar's way just yet

>>572435
>D

Still on phone.

>>572435
>>D.Check on the General when the man leaves
>E.Other
send Leah to get some guards or something over here

>>572435
>>D.Check on the General when the man leaves
Maybe have Leah go for help.

>>572435
>C.Try to tail him

>>572435
>C.Try to tail him

this man just killed our superior officer, we cant just ignore that but we don't know enough about him to jump into the fray especially since he just killed an expert combat alchemist, we should follow him for a bit and if we need to we can send Leah to go get help if he spots us and we have to fight.

plus the general looks dead as shit

>>572435
>>C.Try to tail him

>>572435
>>D.Check on the General when the man leaves
>>E.Other
Have Leah get help

>>572435
>C.Try to tail him

>>572435
>>C.Try to tail him

>>572435
>D.Check on the General when the man leaves
I'm also going to vote against tailing him. that is a really stupid idea.

Need a tiebreaker, first post has it

Tailing will require a roll, by the way

>>572524
>C.Try to tail him

>>572529
Well there we are

Give me 1d100, first three

start praying to the dice gods boys

Rolled 77 (1d100)

>>572540
time for some stealth.

Rolled 59 (1d100)

>>572540

>>572540

Rolled 94 (1d100)

>>572540

Rolled 33 (1d100)

>>572540

>>572548
I'm just going to hang myself now.

>>572549
We really are silent.

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>>572549

>>572549
Suck it Scar

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>>572549

>>572554
nah don't beat yourself up over it, it happens.

now you can have a funny name

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>>572549

You can't just let this guy walk off after killing your superior officer. You need to at least find out what you can.

You and Leah start following the man, staying as quiet as possible. Easy enough for Leah, with her years of hunting experience, and you manage to live up to your moniker as well, making nary a sound. As you follow, you can hear the man mutter something.

"Oh almighty God, may you take the soul of the heretic I have just sent you and cleanse it, giving it everlasting salvation. May this work in cleansing the souls of heretics that pervert the world you have created make up for the sins of my brother, so his soul too can know your loving embrace."

That's pretty weird. You don't really know what this guy is going on about. It may be some kind of clue, however, so you commit it to memory. The man keeps walking for quite some time, with what seems like little direction. You can't really tell where this guy is headed. You try getting a better look at his features, but his sunglasses cover his eyes, and his jacket covers his body. Aside from his skin and hair, the only other clue you get is the huge scar in the shape of an X on his forehead.

Eventually, the man makes his way to an abandoned building and goes inside.

"Isk, we should stop here." Leah tugs on your shirt and whispers. "If we go in there, we'll be sitting ducks. We need to go tell someone."

>A.She's right

>B.He's probably sleeping here, this is your chance

>C.Other

>>572644
>>C.Other
Send her too go get back up. We will watch him but not make a move until she and back up arrives.

>>572644
>A.She's right
Scar is just a tad out of our league at the moment

>>572644
>A.She's right
let someone else take care of this.

>>572644
>A.She's right
>>C. When we go back to the General, we should mention where he went to the guards.

>>572644
>A.She's right

>>572644
Supporting
>>572657

>>572644
Supporting >>572671

>>572644
Going with >>572657

>>572644
>>572657
this is good

>>572644

>A.She's right

Some back up would be nice, pretty sure we can take him if we can get some fire support and/or more alchemists but alone I don't like our chances.

remember Ed and Al got their shit stomped in when they first fought scar

>>572644
>C. Fuck with the submolecular bonds of the building. Make the whole thing collapse in on itself.

>>572657

This

>>572691
This is a good way to get the submolecules of our face get fucked with.

>>572644
>A.She's right

>>572657
>>572644
Supporting

>>572691
I dunno what the fuck a 'submolecular bond' is but assuming you mean strong/weak nuclear forces, that's probably impossible with alchemy otherwise alchemists could just walk around turning people into elementary particles.

Tiebreaking again

This >>572657 or A, first response

>>572751

>>572657

>>572757
Alright, you asked for it

>>572769

No rest, no respite

>>572644
>A.She's right

>>572757

Fuck off.

>following the original plot exactly
this is why people call fanfic quests shit

>>572830
Then let's join scare on his holy crusade!

>>572815
well the Brightside is if were caught we just need to hold off long enough for the calvery to come.

Were going to get our shit pushed in like Ed and Al...

>>572830


Very true.

>>572830
Yeah, well some of us tried to NOT be dogs of the State but fuck that noise apparently. I'm just trying to have fun with it. Love you Laze, yo shit is the best!

>>572839
except we don't have automail for him to fuck up first, so we are basically going to die.

>>572657

You write out a note to Leah telling her to go get backup while you stand watch.

"Okay..." Leah responds, a bit nervous. "Be careful, okay? This guy seems really dangerous. Please run away if he confronts you, don't try to fight."

You reassure her, and she heads off. You take up position watching the building for any signs of movement. This guy won't be getting away on your watch. What seems like several minutes pass by uneventfully, and there seems to be no sign of the man.

"You. I've seen you before." you hear a voice from behind you and turn in panic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSs9H1ANmL4&

"That's right. You were using your heretic alchemy on a street corner to earn money. Disgusting." the scarred man stands in the doorway of a building directly behind you.

This doesn't seem possible. You saw him go in another building, and you don't think they're connected. Unless there's a tunnel underground or something. But there's no time to worry about that now.

"I wasn't sure if I was being followed or not." the man continues. "Thank you for staying to confirm my suspicions. One can never be too careful, it seems. Now, to rid the world of another heretic that would pervert the work of God."

The man reaches his arm out toward you. You don't know exactly what it does, but it killed General Basque Grand. You can't let it touch you. You jump back to avoid it.

"So you'll give me trouble too, will you? So be it."

The man gets ready to dive at you.

>A.Try to hold him off until help arrives

>B.Run away

>C.Other

>>572843

How else would we make money?

>>572849
>A.Try to hold him off until help arrives

>I want to scream, but have no mouth

>>572849
>>B.Run away

>>572849
>>B.Run away
Time to haul ass out of here

>>572852
fight club was tossed around, which did have some merit.

>>572849
>A.Try to hold him off until help arrives

>>572849
>>A.Try to hold him off until help arrives

>>572849
>B.Run away
Joestar family secret technique, go!

>>572849
>>A.Try to hold him off until help arrives

>>572849
>>C.Other
Scribble a note, try too ask him a question.

"Please tell me what is this word of god? I'm afraid I don't understand? Please explain"

>>572852
I dunno, how about the fukkin magic trick we got going on

>>572849
>>B.Run away

>>572849
>>B.Run away

Try to lead him in the direction Leah went so we can run into backup sooner.

>>572849
Leah's been gone for a bit im sure help is on the way as we speak.

>B.Run away fighting

We need to calm down and enact a tactical Withdrawal making as much damn noise as we can preferably in the direction Leah went.

Running away, give me a roll

1d100, first three

Rolled 50 (1d100)

>>572927

Rolling.

Birthday luck, go~!

Rolled 69 (1d100)

>>572927

Rolled 68 (1d100)

>>572927

Rolled 59 (1d100)

>>572927
FASTERRRR

>>572932
Lewd running away?

>>572943
We get dickpunched.

>>572943
As we run he misses us but hit our belt, we're running away with our pants between our legs

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>>572932

>>572955
Rolling for dick length. Best outta three.

Rolled 5, 5, 11 = 21 (3d12)

>>572982
Fuck.

Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>572982
huge dick

Rolled 84 (1d100)

>>572982

Rolled 2 (1d8)

>>572988
Good job. Rolling for girth.

Rolled 6 (1d12)

>>572982

Rolled 1, 7 = 8 (2d8)

>>573005
Dammit, forgot the other two.

>>572932

You promised you would run away if this guy confronted you. You still don't know what he can do, and he killed a master of alchemic combat like it was nothing. You have to run. There's no other choice.

You immediately turn in the direction Leah left, and take off running. As fast as your legs will carry you.

"Trying to escape my punishment?" the man calls.

Suddenly, you feel the ground shake under you, and parts of the street fly up at you. That man must have done this to disorient you. Is this alchemy? You don't have the luxury of turning back to investigate further. You just keep moving.

You try some tricks of your own, forming walls to block your route behind you, but the man destroys all the obstacles in his way with that right arm. It does slow him down enough for you to catch a glimpse, though. With that light, you're sure of it. He must be using alchemy.

Despite you best efforts, the scarred man doesn't lose track of you. He's way faster, to boot. You have to resort to desperate dodging to stay alive as you make whatever distance you can.

"It's over. Your punishment is nigh."

You turn just enough to see the shadow of the man's hand nearly touching the back of your head. This may be it.

Then you hear a shot ring out.

"Gah!"

The man recoils in pain, grabbing his hand.

"A sniper? They've become too wary. Damn!"

He ducks behind a building, and you can hear footsteps approach.

"Not even a State Alchemist, this isn't worth this much trouble. Boy, if I see you again, you will receive punishment! But for now, you have your life!"

You see the light of another transmutation, and the ground gives way. You walk over to see the man is gone, escaped underground.

In just a few moments, Leah is beside you, as well as a group of soldiers led by Colonel Armstrong.

"You're okay!" Leah grabs your hands as she looks you over more closely. "Good thing you listened to me, huh?"

"Iskander." the Colonel addresses you. "You seem to be uninjured. Thank goodness. I don't know what I would have done if you were hurt so soon after our meeting. I do wish you had followed my advice to head East, but as long as everything ended alright."

>A.Thank Leah for saving you

>B.Ask the Colonel if he knew about this

>C.Ask the Colonel what he's going to do about the scarred man

>D.Tell the Colonel what you learned about the scarred man

>E.Other

>>573028
>>C.Ask the Colonel what he's going to do about the scarred man
>>D.Tell the Colonel what you learned about the scarred man

May be a better idea too do this once the thread is over but I kinda vote we look like this.
Skin: Lightly tanned with the odd freckle
Hair: Dirty Brown
Hair Style: Short back and sides though rather shaggy looking.
Eyes: Dazzling green
Outfit: Atm I see us wearing the military uniform in an informal manner, the shirt is half done up, the jacket is open etc.

>>573028

>C.Ask the Colonel what he's going to do about the scarred man
>D.Tell the Colonel what you learned about the scarred man

>>573028
>>573028
>>C.Ask the Colonel what he's going to do about the scarred man
>>D.Tell the Colonel what you learned about the scarred man
We the best soldier, to honour Marc

>>573028
>>A.Thank Leah for saving you
>D.Tell the Colonel what you learned about the scarred man

>>573028
>E. Tell them you might just take his advice and head east anyways. At least until you're a better alchemist.

>>573028
>>A.Thank Leah for saving you
>>B.Ask the Colonel if he knew about this
>>C.Ask the Colonel what he's going to do about the scarred man
>>D.Tell the Colonel what you learned about the scarred man

Do em all.

>>573036
can't be wearing the military uniform at the moment, since Scar dismissed us as unrelated and just a street alchemist

>>573028
>>A.Thank Leah for saving you
>>C.Ask the Colonel what he's going to do about the scarred man
>>D.Tell the Colonel what you learned about the scarred man

>>573049
Good point.

>>573028
>A.Thank Leah for saving you
>B.Ask the Colonel if he knew about this
>C.Ask the Colonel what he's going to do about the scarred man
>D.Tell the Colonel what you learned about the scarred man

>>573028
>All of the above

>>573028
>>A.Thank Leah for saving you
>>D.Tell the Colonel what you learned about the scarred man

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>>573028

first things first

>A.Thank Leah for saving you

then
>C.Ask the Colonel what he's going to do about the scarred man
>D.Tell the Colonel what you learned about the scarred man

we must inform the Colonel that this man is deadly as evidenced by the fact he made short work of the general and that he's some sort of fanatic that hates alchemy but uses it as his weapon along with a complete description of him if they were unaware of him.

I think we should follow the Colonel's advice and head east next, not only will we need to get better at fighting and alchemy if we are to stand any chance. plus it will get the heat from scar off of us for now.

>>573036
I like the idea we had before about use being like Randle or the major form hellsing but I like the uniform idea once we get going

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>>573104
>>573036

shit I meant the captain not the major....

>>573104
>>573124
but like...we're 14

You mouth a thanks to Leah as you take back your hands and begin writing down what the scarred man had said. You give your notes to the Colonel, who reads them with quite a serious look on his face.

"Almighty God, heretic alchemists... There's no doubt in my mind now." Armstrong says. "That man was a follower of Ishvala. If you could see his eyes, they would no doubt be red. The Ishvalans are religious zealots, and bear great hatred for alchemy and those who practice it. And now one of them is hunting alchemists down."

You make another note and hand it to Leah, who asks the next question.

"Colonel, did you know about this man before?" she asks. "And what do you plan to do about him now?"

"I must confess." Armstrong responds. "I was aware. I had been assigned to find this man. He's killed ten State Alchemists now, as of General Basque Grand. But it was supposed to be kept confidential. My suggestion to head East was my way of getting you to safety without revealing the secret. But I suppose it's out now. As for what we'll do, we'll scout out for tunnels that connect to this one. It may be dangerous to follow him in, but we need to be ready when he comes out. We can't lose him here. You've given us a great chance. Thank you two. However, I still urge you to head East as soon as you can."

>A.You'll leave tomorrow

>B.You want to stay and be part of taking this guy down

>C.Ask/Tell the Colonel about something else (Write-in)

>D.Other

>>573140
Hey Laze, what is Iskander's age? I imagined him at about 18ish.

>>573156
>A.You'll leave tomorrow

>>573140
were big for our age, a bigass bookworm

we drank our goddamn milk

>>573156
>B.You want to stay and be part of taking this guy down

>>573156
>>A.You'll leave tomorrow
We don't stand a chance against scar as we are now, we should get some more experience before we try again.

>>573156
>>B.You want to stay and be part of taking this guy down

I rather want revenge for his zealotry bullshit.

>>573156
>>A.You'll leave tomorrow

>>573156
>>A.You'll leave tomorrow
Ain't got no skill at all to take this guy down. Better leave and git gud.

>>573156
>>A.You'll leave tomorrow

>>573156
>A.You'll leave tomorrow

>>573028
>A)

>>573156

>A.You'll leave tomorrow

we need to get leaner and meaner and that means going east as is were no match for scar and a good number of threats.
that fact he didn't know we were state was probably one of the bigger things keeping us alive.

we will get our shot but for now its best to lick our wounds and get stronger. he tore through our shit like it was paper.

>>573167
Maybe the reason Isumi took Isk as her student was because he looks like a 'spiritual sequel' to Curtis.

>>573156
>A.You'll leave tomorrow
Treat Leah to a nice hotel and maybe a first class seat on the train if available.

>>573156
>A.You'll leave tomorrow
>>D. Thank him
I hope we didn't just kill Armstrong

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Just putting what I imagined Iskander looking like. For now I see him as the sad puppy character building himself back up, until we buy a cap and grow some muscles and go full Hellsing Captain

At this rate why don't we chimera ourselves...seriously we can do it we did to door of truth go full wolf, could explain our growing buffness and seemingly ageing up

>>573238
Are you Wargle's artfag?

>>573238
Your arts pretty good but something about the way you draw mouths always bugs me

>>573246
He's done stuff for laze before too, did art of his leaf ninja quest

>>573163
>>573174
>>573182
>>573184
>>573186
>>573187
>>573189
>>573192
>>573195
>>573207

There's no doubt about what to do now. If you stay here, you'll be a target for the scarred man again. The fact that he didn't know you're a State Alchemist may be the only thing that kept you alive. Who knows the lengths he would have gone to if he knew.

You let the Colonel know that you'll be leaving tomorrow, then say your farewells. You and Leah head back to your room, now with separate beds, and collapse as soon as you reach them. It's incredibly late. You didn't realize just how exhausted you were until now.

"You really worry me, you know that Isk?" Leah tells you. "And you can't call for help anymore... We shouldn't split up anymore... I should stay with you... all the time..."

Leah goes quiet. She must have fallen asleep. You quickly follow suit.

After a restful night's sleep and a hearty breakfast, you and Leah head to Central Station. While the staff there recognize you, you're able to stop them from making a commotion by showing your watch. You pay for the previous tickets, and these ones, and they let you off the hook.

You and Leah find a seat on the train, and she opens up the book on sign language.

"We have some time to kill, so let's start figuring this out." Leah suggests. "You lost your voice, and I can only ever kind of get an idea of what you want to say. You can write out your thoughts too, but then it's like we're not actually conversing. I know how much you loved to talk. Every time you read something new or learned something from your teacher, you would drag Marc and I together and tell us all about it, every single tiny detail. And we loved to listen to you. I want to listen to you again. Maybe you can't speak, but that doesn't mean we should give up. With this... we can talk together again. I'm sure of it."

Leah is getting really fired up about this sign language thing. Her eyes are focused as she reads the book intently. You shouldn't start dragging your feet, either.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLXTcIwrpRU&

You and Leah read about this new way to talk as the train heads East, to your new assignment. Whatever comes next will be totally new to you. You can't wait.

>>573246

Yes he is.

That face style is exactly the same.

>>573238
This isn't really what I had in mind at all but I'm sure I'm in the minority.

Intermission time! Threads on /qst/ can last forever, so I'll use this thread again tommorow

>>573258
You can resume in three days and it'll still be up.
>>573251
>>573249
Inspired by or the same person as NERV Bridge?

>>573248
yeah i know man, need to work on it but lets just say for now my arm/wrist movement is limited. Thanks for the criticism though.

>>573248
I draw the lines for mouths too thick and i've yet to master a nose which pulls it together.

We should make Leah our waifu. Just saying.

>>573258
I'll just look at it as a big ass errand then. See you tomorrow Lulz.

>>573269
From the looks of it, we're already her husbando, so we just need to reciprocate.

>>573272
>>573269
>When YOU get Husbando without realizing it.

>>573276
Bet that's never happened to you, Jiraiya.

>>573238
in truth its not super duper far off from what I was imagining we would look like, like I said I imagined us as a big mopey bookworm

perhaps one day we shall be graceful and swol but for now we are merely large and gangly

>>573269

Leah is definitely a strong contender in my book.

>>573294
>large and gangly
I thought we were a bit short and scrawny. Maybe I'm getting my quests confused.

>>573294
im time brother, between us, Armstrong and Sig we shall have the trinity of Swol. I still think Chimerisation COULD be an option....but who knows...don't think it's ever really been looked into

>>573281
Well ya, You're supposed to have it happen BEFORE you move to the mountains not after.

>>573264
I think my issue with the mouths you draw is that they're always so low on the face

>>573306
its a bit up in the air at the moment we never quite got a handle on it last thread but the "big guy: idea got a decent bit of traction, if nothing else then to differentiate us form Ed

>>573322
Tall and taciturn seems a bit cliched honestly. Being of average height would differentiate us just as well.

>>573159
Oh right, questions. I should be better about answering them. He is potentially anywhere from 15 to 18. He could be born anywhere between 1896 and 1899 and it would work. 15 is how old Ed is currently, by the way.

I'll just make it a vote right now so you guys have something to do between now and tomorrow.

>A.15

>B.16

>C.17

>D.18

Remember that you guys can ask anything and I'll answer unless it spoils something.

Also not a single person has commented on Armstrong being a different rank yet