First for wanting to fuck Moh Shuvuu!

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>>849535
Hello, Anthony. Why don't you have a seat over here...

Writing...

Third for fucking Pixie and Fitz.

>>849565
Good taste.

>>849565
Pixie would need to level up to Queen Mab for that. Agreed on Fitz.

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>>849522
Breakfast is laid out on the table, a wide selection of breads, fruits and vegetables, by the time the five of you return to the central suite. You recall tales of brownies, the fairies that preferred to go unseen (as opposed to MacKay’s own demon), who clean and perform domestic tasks for the household. This must be their doing as well.

Brady confirms your inquiry with a nod. “Yeah. Little buggers are damned helpful, I tell you. Really appreciate them, no kidding. I had roommates that couldn’t keep their sides of the damned dorm tidy for the life of them.”

Huh. Well, that certainly explained the fresh bedsheets and ironed clothes. Little guys work fast, you definitely have to give them that.

“Happy Fourth of July, God blesh America, yada-yada-yada..” Fitz mutters, yawning past the apple in her mouth before continuing, “Aw, my bad…so, what’s next? There’s still one demon out there somewhere. And nothin’ else that needs to be done, as far as I know.”

Victoria steeples her fingers together in a pensive pose. “Our mission here had two components. Investigate the missing children and check whether or not the fairies are innocent. Fies. We successfully finished the latter half of the mission. Uh…did you let Alger know, Adrian?”

You nod at the mechanic. “Yeah. I typed up a report just before I turned in.”

“And the demons seem to know of it as well,” Brady nods. “We did well on that part. The fairies had nothing to do with the kidnappings. Like they said. Or, what Titania said way back in D.C.”

The mention of the Queen’s name has MacKay peer up from his cereal. “Adrian, didn’t…didn’t Titania wish for us to visit the Sidhe Court? To thank the two of us for that whole debacle with the, uh, seedbed. In the event that we have additionally proved her subjects’ innocence, I would think it proper to take a short visit to the court and officially inform her of the matter.”

The hacker frowns. “I said that they already knew. Wouldn’t that be redundant, just…strutting in to say something that’s agiven?”

“Maybe,” Fitz shrugs, munching on a piece of toast, “But if there’s one thing I learned in the department, it’s that kissin’ the ass of the brass doesn’t hurt. Most’a the time. Still…visitin’ the queen might shave off a few hours spent huntin’ down the last demon. Hours we might need considerin; the fuck-huge size of the forest.”

“I don’t see why we can’t take our time,” Victoria points out. “If the scans are correct, then the demon isn’t going anywhere. Not with escape routes into the real world heavily guarded by Sidhe forces.”

As one, the four Devil Summoners turn towards you.

“It’s your call, Adrian,” MacKay offers. “I just adding my input as per my position in the team.”

>Give Titania an official sit-rep. [Visit the Sidhe Court]
>Head out to find the last demon. [Go straight to the forest]

>>849654
>>Give Titania an official sit-rep. [Visit the Sidhe Court]

Sometimes saying something out loud can do more good than proving it alone. Besides this is a good chance for us in specific to get on better terms with the fae. Might make dealing with them easier if we run into any outside the kingdom.

>>849705
why?

>>849654
>>Give Titania an official sit-rep. [Visit the Sidhe Court]

>>849765
I honestly thought I had voted to visit the court. That's what I get for multitasking.

>>849654
>>Give Titania an official sit-rep. [Visit the Sidhe Court]

>>849654
>>Give Titania an official sit-rep. [Visit the Sidhe Court]
I wanna fug Titania too

>captcha
>airen

>>849806
>I wanna fug Titania too

The manual stressed not banging your own monsters, but it didn't say anything about fae nobility.

>>849806
>>849879
>Banging the nobility

Keep it for BRQ.

Writing...

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>>849701
>>849778
>>849797
>>849806
“Let’s pay Titania a visit,” You decide, “I think it would seem rude of us not to inform her ourselves. You know, it’s just a courtesy call, like Fitz said. And, MacKay, you’re right. I don’t want her to sit on the reward any longer than she has to. Might think that we’re unappreciative, or something.”

Your party nods, making motions to quickly finish their own breakfasts. Fitz seems a little put-off, but she doesn’t make too much of a show about it. “Got a point there,” she mutters, shoveling the last bit of scrambled eggs off her plate, “But we gotta haul ass as soon as we wrap up. I don’t want that sunovabitch out there any longer than he needs to be.”

>Fitz disapproves -1

It takes you the better half of twenty minutes to completely gear up, and another ten to make your way down the thoroughfare of the main road. In the early summer morning, the fairy kingdom shows signs of activity, with demons going about their business just as any ordinary human would. Goblins haggle over the price of fish as Pixies gossip with their neighbors. A team of Dwarves push a cart laden with bronze ore, swerving around a jogging Troll, cursing and spitting at the speeding demon in the language of demons.

Your presence does not go unnoticed. Demons wave at you from the side, either shooting toothy smiles or gestures of approval as you pass their respective positions. At one point, a swarm of something flies over your head, showering the entire squad in flower petals. Brady is absolutely preening with the attention, even as MacKay rubs the back of his head in embarrassment. Victoria blinks the impromptu confetti out of her eyes as Fitz suppresses a sneeze.

All the while the fey continue to display nothing short of cheer for Squad Carina. Guess they really are grateful for proving their innocence. Especially considering how much power the Task Force has. Even without their Queen in service to Commander Alger.

Following the main road leads you out of the entanglement of trees, and up a gradual incline. The sides of the road, the grass beyond the well-trodden dirt, breaks away, the ground shattered and cracked as their edges drop off into a great ravine. And all the way at the end of the road, sheltered by a crescent gouge in the earth, your destination awaits you: the Great Tree of the Tuatha de Danann, and the Sidhe Court of Fairy Queen Titania.

>Line Break

To his credit, Brady only takes one selfie, much to Victoria’s amusement and Fitz’s snort of derision. Shaking your head at the antics of your teammates, you present yourselves to the guards at the door. A pair of High Pixies, clad in their silver armor, keeps watch at the main gates, with stern looks on androgynous features. They stand to attention at your arrival.

“State your business, humans.”

(cont.)

>>849983
Adrian! Adrian! Remember to ask Titania why Pixie Kimono reason.

>>850002
Oh yeah that was a thing we were going to do huh?

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>>849983
You nod your head, high enough to show establishment of a pecking order, but low enough to provide gracious acknowledgement.“We wish to present ourselves to Queen Titania, and give an account of our adventures. Additionally, the Queen herself requested the presence of myself and my second-in-command.”

The guards exchange looks, before returning their attention to you. “Wait right here,” The one on the left says, motioning for a soldier to come forward. At a sharp gesture, a Pixie zips towards her superior. After whispering a set of instructions and bidding their subordinate to fly, she continues, “It shouldn’t take longer than a few minutes.”

As a matter of fact, it only takes one minute and thirty five seconds. Just when the five of you settle into a comfortable position on the rocks, the messenger comes back, excitingly whispering instructions into the sentinel’s ear.

“You may enter,” The captain enters, gesturing for the soldiers to stand aside and let you pass. “The Queen is expecting you.”

You politely thank her and gesture for the squad to get up and move. Even with the first step into the hollowed trunk of the tree, you feel a change in the air as soon as you stand within the shadow that the tree casts. You can’t describe it, really, it’s…too abstract of a feeling to put to words.

But you can say that whatever it is, it’s really working. All your aches and pains are vanishing as if they had never existed, and a single breath of the crisp, rich air is fresher than anything you’ve ever had, even within the realm of the fey. And from the looks of your companions, they’re feeling it too. Especially Brady, who audibly sighs in relief as he twists his back at every few intervals.

A large platform, easily twenty feet across and carved out of the base, throbs with magical power. It virtually hums as one of the fey retainers beckons you to step forward, where you can see high above into the tree from a hole in the ceiling. At every twenty feet or so, there’s another hole, and another, and ad infinatum until you reach the top of the Sidhe Court.

As soon as you are all standing on the platform, the retainer casts a spell. The base lurches, along with the five of you, before it slowly begins to rise from off the ground, gradually gaining speed as you ascend through the tree.

Fitz grins, hair billowing in the rushing winds, even as Victoria latches onto her with a pale expression on her face. Huh. Guess she isn't too fond of heights. And from the way Brady turns a mild shade of green...he isn't either.

(cont.)

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Too many floors later, you reach the top, where the platform slows down to a crawl before coming to a complete stop. Blue light flares around the edges, sealing the platform in place with the surrounding wood as you stagger off of the magical elevator. A quick look around you confirms that you are in an antechamber of some sort, a small room that’s only a dozen or so square meters in size.

But it pales in comparison to what lies north of your position. Beyond a gate of vines and flowers, down a red carpet flanked by a dozen elite Pixie Guard each side, Queen Titania sits upon a wooden throne, inside of an ornate room that screams of dedication to nature.

There are no suits of armor on display, no great tapestries of any sort, objects you’d expect to find in a royal court. Instead, large arrangements of flowers and stone sculptures take precedent, along with trophies and artifacts that hang from the walls. Weapons, magical artifacts, and...you have to blink, squinting at what looks like a copy of the Book of Kells. Your eyes drift, eventually settling on a red spear, right underneath a mounted head of an Orthus demon.

The expression on Queen Titania ‘s face is one of absolute boredom as you approach her throne, with one tentative step at a time. As soon as you reach a reasonable distance, you bow low, motioning for the others to follow suit.

“Rise,” She eventually says, even as she inspects the nails on her right hand. “Devil Summoners of the Grey Order, subordinates of Commander Alger…you have come to my throne room, seeking an audience. You are very welcome to our places of power, but what brings you here, in the middle of your mission?”

>Inform the Queen of the party responsible for the kidnappings.
>Inquire as to the reward for your and MacKay’s service.
>Tell you about High Pixie. Why does she wear the kimono?

>>850162
>>Inform the Queen of the party responsible for the kidnappings.

>>850162
>Inform the Queen of the party responsible for the kidnappings.
>You mentioned you wanted to thank Mackay and I?

After all the official business is done.
>Tell you about High Pixie. Why does she wear the kimono?

>>849565
Fine Taste

>>850162
>>850194
Seconding this.

>>850162
>>Inform the Queen of the party responsible for the kidnappings.

>>850162
>Inform the Queen of the party responsible for the kidnappings.
>Tell you about High Pixie. Why does she wear the kimono?

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>>850183
>>850194
>>850220
>>850264
>>850281
“I have the pleasure of informing you that the party responsible for the kidnappings have been identified.”

She raises a pensive eyebrow, setting her hand to tap at the armrest of her throne. “Oh? And who is responsible for besmirching the name of the Sidhe? Who would dare try to cast aspersions onto my people?”

You gesture to Brady, who falls in line beside you. His fingers dance across his COMP, and the holographic interface flares up in front of the Queen. The five demons you’ve killed are displayed prominently on the screen: four mothmen, one windigo, and shiwanna, a Pueblo demon of ice according to the report that HQ sent to you at breakfast.

“Six demons were sealed into a grimoire, belonging to Joseph Putnam of colonial Massachusetts. Somehow, the grimoire wound up in Lebanon’s museum, and the demons broke out of their confines. They’ve been harvesting magnitite from children, abducting them from orphanages and secluded areas where there wouldn’t be many witnesses.”

Titania sits up, and her wings flutter as she leans in for a closer inspection. She purses her lips, clicking her tongue in annoyance before reclining once more on her seat. “Ah. Demons native to the New World. I should have foreseen this. Regardless, you state six demons, but only bring five to present to me. I take it then, that you are on the hunt for this last demon?”

“Yes, your majesty.”

She hums at that, seemingly pleased. “Do you know why they were harvesting magnetite?”

“No, your majesty.”

“I would very much like to know the reason,” She says, the smile on her cherry lips not quite reaching her eyes. “That is, if you can manage to hold back in its complete and utter destruction. I for one would find it hard to control my temper if I stood before the one responsible.

“And now, you must take to the hunt in the woods. Very well, then. I will instruct my soldiers to grant you access into the outermost layers of Tanglebriar, should the demon be foolish enough to find refuge in that fetid place.”

Titania pauses, casting her eyes on the five of you with a considering light. “And you have informed your order that we are innocent of any wrongdoing?”

You nod. “Yes, your majesty.”

The silk of her dress shifts as she changes positions, this time shifting one creamy leg to rest atop another. “I will be blunt. As much as I care about your missing children, my people’s safety comes first and foremost among all others. You have seen this only two days prior.”

MacKay exhales heavily, and your eyes meet his as the memories of the seedbed flash in the front of your minds.

(cont.)

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“Regardless,” she continues, rising from her seat, wings beating in the air as she descends from the raised dais at where her throne sits. “I am not one to ignore services rendered unto the Sidhe. State your names for me, Devil Summoners.”

One by one, you tell your names, going in no particular order after you and MacKay. And at every mention, she inspects each of you closely, without even asking permission to close the distance. Brady shivers as she brushes her cheek against his ears, before moving to feel Victoria’s hair between calloused fingers. MacKay’s face betrays nothing as she traces a finger along a small scar at the back of the priest’s neck. She smiled coyly at Fitz, who gave her shortened name, wary as the fey traced the lines of her hand.

Out of the corner of your eye, you can see the Sidhe guards glancing nervously at each other. Given their reactions, you figure that this isn’t something that Titania does on a routine basis. Not that you’re certain that this is a good or a bad thing. The jury’s still out to lunch.

Then, she stops at you, leaning into the place where your neck meets your shoulder to inhale through her teeth. In this close distance, you can smell the sharp tang of honeysuckle and pine, the rich scent of the bounty of nature clinging to Titania like the mildest of perfumes. Gooseflesh raises along the skin where her breath washes against your neck, and the cool suction of every intake of breath.

Before they vanished, her lips were full, soft, coy and inviting. Her neck is right there, the skin just the right shade of someone long-accustomed to spending her days in the wilder places of the world. It's so close, too close...just waiting for someone to leave a blemish, a mark of possession on her flawless skin...

Thankfully, she is brief in your inspection, withdrawing a few steps back before your body made any undue reactions. That would be nothing short of embarrassing, because one: you already got laid in the prior mission; two, Titania is a demon, and a married one at that! The rulebook makes no mention of demons outside the party, but you have a sinking feeling that a court-martial would see things that way...

Not to mention the fact that her husband is King of the Fairies.

(cont.)

>>850404
Why are the blondes in this quest so hot?

>>850578
I wonder how Oberon and Titania's relationship is in this quest.

Hoping for a fae sword, Hell even a combat knife, since that can at least be used as a bayonet on our rifle

>>850617
Don't we have some sword perks, since we wanted to be able to damage the stronger demons that all resist gun.
A Fae Sword would be cool.

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>>850582
I may or may not have a fetish for blondes.

>>850603
That of a loving husband and wife. What do you think?

Almost done...

>>850624
Yeah we have a 10% extra damage for Slash weapons.

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>>850578
“Interesting…” She muses, eying the five of you up and down as one would an exotic species. “How very interesting…”

But before any of you can ask or complain, Titania spreads her arms open, almost shouting in a loud proclamation: “Know this. The humans Adrian Brown, Stanley MacKay, Fitz, Lawrence Brady and Victoria Yamane shall always be welcome in the halls of the Sidhe. I name them friends to the Tuatha de Danann, Children of the Goddess Danu, for their services rendered unto our kingdom. Let no fairy reject an initial entreatment, nor any plea for aid in the direst of circumstances, for we would be the most ungrateful of wretches if we did not repay the debt owed to them.”

…what. You don’t know why, but you have a feeling that somehow, Commander Alger is going to hit the roof when you tell him of this development. This is a conclusion that your friends also make, judging by their baffled looks. And Titiana as well, if the smile on her face is any indication.

"Now… Adrian, Stanley…” She beckons you to step closer, and you slowly advance towards the first steps leading up to the throne. “I promised you a reward, did I not? For your services in revealing the corruption within my lands, and unearthing the evidence of a traitorous subject.”

Titania's mouth quirks, and a quiet gust of wind sighs through the tower, as if released by some unseen spirit at the cue of the fey. “You may pick a reward of your choosing, or negotiate for one if you do not find what you wish for.

“Of course,” She smiles coyly, “You may have to put a silvered tongue to use in order to get the bargain that you wish for.”

>Choose one:
>Acquisition of a magical artifact.
>Bestowment of a magical weapon.
>Increase to one Stat of your choice.
>Recruitment of a rare demon.
>Pleasures of forbidden flesh.
>Save the favor for the future.
>Custom option.

>>850693
>>Acquisition of a magical artifact.
Get that sword.

>>850693
Why is the forbidden flesh a thing Kaz? You haven't even delivered on your old lewd bins have you?


Would saving the favor be seen as an insult? Would not requesting a romp in the hay be seen as an insult?

Would asking about pixie eat the favor?

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>>850693
>>Pleasures of forbidden flesh.
owait, the OTHER kind of "forbidden"

sorry
>DEMON WHISPERS

>>850726
...more of a joke option than anything else. Maybe in bad taste, all things considered.

I swear to YHVH, I'm gonna finish this damn thing this weekend.

>>850728
Neeb was the last Demon Whisperer. It's generally agreed upon that no one knows how to learn it anymore.

>>850693
Hmm

Weapon, rare Demon, or maybe buff up Pixie.

Hard choice

>>850742
fine fine, done joking

>upgrade our Fairy demons
1 Fairy for each summoner.

>>850693
>Bestowment of a magical weapon.

>>850693
>>Acquisition of a magical artifact.

Gonna hit the sack now, let some other votes trickle in, debate among yourselves which option you want. I'll tally them when I wake up and make a verdict then. We're good to go all day tomorrow.

>>850781
Are all the things around the throne up for grabs, or is it more of a grab bag? Cause as cool as that spears sounds, we don't know how to use a spear.

>>850693
>Custom option.
Give High Pixie power straight from the Queen of the Fairies.

A magic sword would be badass, but we'll have more chances to get something like that later. We are probably only have this one chance to get something like this for HP.

>>850693
>>850809
Supporting a buff for pixie. Longer she stays relevant the better.

>>850693
>Bestowment of a magical weapon.
Best chance for fae sword

>>850809
>>850693
Yeah you make a good point. We shoot things more often than not anyways. We'll get our magic melee weapon later. I'll second this.

>>850841
She'll always be relevant in our hearts.

>>850800
All of them are technically up for grabs. And when you pick, I've got a pre-selection of options for you to choose from. Four or five artifacts/weapons that offer different effects and powers.

>>850693
Dammit Kaz why don't you run at my convince.

>>850809
Seconded

>>850809
Can we even do that?

>>850809
Yep, this works. If even possible.

Fairy best friend

>>850809
Yeah
One step closer to Super Pixie

>>850809
>but we'll have more chances to get something like that later.
Will we though? Seems more likely that Pixie will get more powerful over time than us finding a useful magic items.

>>851027
it is but i doubt other anons will see that logic, Besides asking for a sword made by the fairy queen herself, can you imagine how powerful it would be?

>>850809
Well shit, if this works then I'll definately support it as long as it doesn't turn Pixie into some new ugly non-Pixie.

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>>851189

>>850693
>>Pleasures of forbidden flesh.
Sorry guys, I know its a trap choice. But I can't not!

>>850693
>empowerment of the fae we have recruited
or
>Bestowment of a magical weapon.

>>851027
Of course. This only case 2 of a hell of a lot more. Logic dictates there will be more chances to get a weapon.

>>851160
About as powerful as one made by other pagan leaders. Maybe we'll be in Asgard sometime and Odin owes us one.

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Moar Pixie power

>>850693
>Bestowment of a magical weapon.

We need a bullshit tier weapon.

>>851160
Not anywhere near as strong as a Beam Saber. Fuck yeah for Human Technology!

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A thought suddenly comes into your mind, one that is not among Titania’s offered rewards. One that might definitely help you in the long run better than a sword or a new demon.

“If it is within her majesty’s authority,” You intone, pulling up your COMP, “I would like to ask for a different reward.”

Titania raises a curious eyebrow. “Oh?” Her voice takes on the tonality of one both amused and intrigued. “And, pray tell, what would that be?”

The device whirs softly as you fire up the Devil Summoning Program, the familiar pattern of the hexagram flaring up on the screen. The Sidhe guards tense, weapons and armor clanking before their Queen waves for them to stand down. With a quick motion, you select the demon you want, grinning as a familiar portrait locks into the center of the interface.

A flash of light is the only warning you have before the demon in question materializes into existence, kimono softly fluttering in the breeze of her entrance.

“Good morning, Master!” High Pixie chirps, waving at you with her back to Titania. “Did you sleep well?”

You grin. “Yeah. I guess I slept alright. And you, Pixie? How’re you feeling?”

She preens at that, tittering as she zooms closer towards you. “Positively perfect! I’m all better from the activities we got up to the other day. So, where’s the last demon? I’m ready to kick ass and take names!”

Snerk. At MacKay’s bewildered expression and Titania’s knowing smile, you can’t hold it anymore. The smile you’ve been trying to hide breaks out into a full grin, and it’s only then that your demon knows that something is up.

“Wait a moment…” She mutters, casting her eyes across the room. Her gaze falls upon the rest of your compatriots, familiarity registering in her pupils before they dart towards the room itself. The smile on her face gradually melts away, gradually becoming one of mortified horror at the sight of the building itself, the Sidhe Guards along the sides and the artifacts along the wall. “Master…where exactly…are we?”

“Welcome, lost child of the Tuatha de Danann,” Titania’s voice is a sonorous melody, flowing like water as the words exit her mouth. The pallor on your demon’s face pales at the sound of the voice, and you can hear the individual bones crack as she turns to face the Queen of the Fairies. There’s a sputtering noise where words would normally be, as she gesticulates helplessly in the air, even as the Queen moves closer to her. “To the Sidhe Court, in the Great Tree of Danu. Your master and his Devil Summoners are fine guests to entertain in our hallowed halls of old wood and stone.”

High Pixie shrieks, quickly throwing herself straight to the ground, bowing profusely at the Queen. “Y-y-y-your Highness Titania!” She stammers, debasing herself without a single moment of hesitation. “I-I-I-I-I ap-ap-ppologize for my impertinence! My master failed to…had I known…I…”

(cont.)

>>852739
Holy shit guys we can bully the Pixie

>>852739
Pixie a best.

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>>852739
You hear Brady snort, only for the tail end of it to turn into a pained grunt as Victoria steps on his boots. Fitz is shaking her head, doing her best to hide a grin behind her hand. And MacKay sighs, as if resigned to the antics that Squad Carina is capable of.

If looks could kill, the infuriatingly embarrassed glare that your demon shot you would’ve put you in the ground six times over. There would be a cause for concern if it’s any other demon, and to a certain extent, you figure that you’re gonna have to apologize later. Maybe with that blue hair dye as a restitution gift of sorts.

Titania brushes off your demon’s babbling apology, kneeling down with an outstretched hand. High Pixie flinches at the sight, but the Queen is quick enough to cut off her escape, gently taking your demon by the hands.

“There is no need for apology,” She smiles, pulling your demon up with her as she rises to her full height. “Considering that your scent is that of one gone from our realm for a long time. But perhaps a reminder that one should be careful of their surroundings. Especially when they are summoned out of a mystic device.”

High Pixie nods so fast that you’re worried that her little neck might get whiplash. “Yes! Yes! Yes, your majesty! It is a lesson I swear to take to the grave!”

“Hopefully not that far.” Then, Titania turns her attention back to you. “What does this child have to do with your request?”

Well, that’s easy enough.

“She has been with me from the very beginning, when I first learned about the world of demons,” You smile, and make a recalcitrant gesture to your demon’s angry pout. “And has proved to be a great ally and companion in the dangers that us Devil Summoners face. But I fear that as I gain power, she will fall behind as I encounter stronger enemies in the line of duty.”

(cont.)

>>852833
Ask about the Kimono.

>>852849
That comes later anon.

>>852833
Is this where we suggest a threesome?

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It’s true, and from the look on High Pixie’s face, it’s clear that she’s also had it on the mind. The enemies are getting stronger, and unfortunately, your demons aren’t able to keep up with your rate of growth. Unless you slavishly devoted time to their training, which is inefficient for time spent and results reaped.

You pause, taking a breath before continuing, “That is why I would like to beseech you to bestow power upon her, from the Queen of the Fairies to one of her loyal subjects. So that my demon might be able to stay by my side for however long it may take.”

>Brady approves +10
>Victoria approves +4

The silence is so profound that you might’ve heard a pin drop. Your demon’s face is one of shock and no small amount of happiness, tears welling up in the corner of her eyes. Her little body trembles, and it's clear that if it isn't improper, she would fly across the room and tackle you in a wild hug.

Even Titania, who has remained unflappable and flippant, bears open surprise. But that quickly gives way into an enigmatic smile. “How interesting…now I see. Adrian Brown, you truly are Alger’s subordinate…”

She extends her hand, open and facing the ceiling of tree branches and thicket. Within the center of her palm, power gathers. It is first merely dull motes of white, before condensing into a vortex of raw, unbridled power. You can hear the voices of the Sidhe and that of your companions, grunting as a wave of power emanates from the sphere.

High Pixie does not shy away, drawing closer to the orb as Titania places an empty hand onto her brow, almost as if in benediction. Her lips move, and the sound that comes out of her mouth is in a language you cannot recognize. It is old, older than man, as old as the first forests to blossom under a young sun. The language of fairies? Or the language of demons?

What do you wish of your companion to learn, Adrian? You try not to freeze as Titania’s voice whispers softly into your mind, and you glance at the Fairy Queen in alarm. Her mouth has not moved, that enigmatic smile still on cherry lips as the voice comes once more. What do you wish of your dear ally to learn, in order to better aid you in your struggle against the world?

>High Pixie is now level 21!
>High Pixie will now gain levels at the same rate as Adrian.

>Titania has initiated Demon Whisper with High Pixie.
>Choose two spells for High Pixie to receive:
>Concentrate
>Energy Drain
>Debilitate
>Megido
>Luster Candy

Gonna go grab dinner. Debate/discuss/choose while I’m away.

>>852920
Ah shit.

Let's break this down before we vote.

One minute.

>>852920
>>Megido
Great AOE fuck you spell which we are unlikely to get for a while
>Luster Candy
buffs!

>>852920
i would be for either Megido or Debilitate.
Though luster Candy is a must in my opinion.

>>852920
Okay so Luster Candy is the obvious 'most beneficial' one as it lets the whole squad reap the benefits as well.

Same with Debilitate.

Thing is though, if we do either of those our Pixie is going to regulated to a support role, only casting buffs for most of the fight.

And that seems kinda boring. And we do have a lot of de/buffs spread throughout the squad already.

Comboing Megido and Concentrate we make our Pixie hit really fucking hard for the rest of the quest. I assume Megido is going to grow along with her.

Energy Drain is the weakest since we seem to have a lot of medicine to feed our demons but is still a solid choice for self sustainability.

I guess what you want here depends on how you want to build Pixie. Support buffer or a nuker.

>Why not both?
It'll be tougher to utilize both since quest combat seems considerably shorter than the video game combat. Still an option though.

Tough call.

>>852920
>>Megido
>Luster Candy

>>852920
>>Megido
>>Luster Candy

POWER OF FRIENDSHIP AND GOD RAYS

>>852920
>Megido
>Luster Candy

>>852920
>Megido
>Luster Candy

Ha I guess it wasn't a tough a call as I thought is was going to be. Hope we can Concentrate down the line. Our little fairy is packing heat.

>>852920
>Megido
>Luster Candy

I don't know what these are but the last thing that used Luster candy was rip shit.

>>853005
Luster candy is basicly a buff everything spell to everyone, where as Megido is a mid to late game AOE spell

Ah shit just image how much Pixie is gonna be shitposting on /demon/

>>853005
Megido is an AOE that does "Almighty" damage. Nothing is immune and only late game boss tier demons have resistance. IE: LUCIFER, and maybe a handful of others.

Luster candy is exactly as >>853018 said, all the buffs to everyone.


In short, do not fuck with our High Pixie. She will cut you, with a nuke.

>>853005
That would be Neeb from the Annette Interludes. Last Human to receive Demon Whisper and old man with an ungodly move set.

>>853027
Glorious mental image. Please write this, Kaz.

>>853005
Luster Candy is a triple buff (Attack/Def/Agility) in one spell. Incredibly useful.

Debilitate is it's counter part, a triple debuff in one spell.

Megido is an AoE spell of the Almighty element meaning it can't be defended against.

Energy drain is stealing MP from an enemy. Nice to have when you use heavy costing spells and need some way to get some MP back.

Concentrate is spell where you spend a turn charging and the next damaging spell you cast hits for a fuck ton more.

>>853028
And if she can´t cut you she´ll make damn sure everyone else can.

>>853030
>Last Human to receive Demon Whisper
What about Dante and Vergil's Mom. I'm sure she received plenty of Demon Whisper.

>>852920
>Luster Candy

This one's easy, narrowing down everything else for a second one is harder.

>Energy Drain

Stealing HP/MP is good.

>>852920
>Megido
>Luster Candy

I wonder where Sir Yellingbird is

>>853910
Is he not in TT's new quest? I don't read it but I thought Thorn and Yellingbird were attached to the hip.

>>853923
Nah, barely seen him there.

>Kaz says he will run
>Kaz doesn't run

>>853946
Physics homework almost done

Besides, I'm keeping the session going all week to make up for lack of TF666.

>>854017
There is a god and he loves us

>>854030
Oh yeah? Then why'd he make physics?

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>>854030
You're goddamn right there is.

>>854042
So we can do sweet flips

>>854042
So there would be a world for questing.

>>854377
What a horrible outcome.

Also $5 Kaz fell asleep doing physics homework.

>>854400
his last post was and hour and 15 minutes ago, so probably.

>>854400
That or Kaz just can't into physics

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>>854410
Bingo. And I'm at the point where there's only two problems left and the timer's run out, so fuck it, I'm submitting the damn thing and resuming operations.

Writing...

>>854425
When I was in college they only made me take one extra math class besides college algebra.

Statistics was easy as fuck.

>>854432
>Statistics was easy as fuck.
Also useful as fuck. Way more than Calc for most professions.

>>854439
Ah unfortunately I don't remember any of it. (And I just graduated in february.)

I didn't actually study all year I just memorized all the formulas on test days. Made out with an A so it turned out alright.

>>854432
>>854439
I already cleared my math course. My science course is getting me down. Depressing part is that I was a hotshot in high school physics, and now all the shit and formulae I've learned have to go out the window. Math is supposed to make sense, dammit. I plug in the numbers and obey the formula, but I still get the wrong answers.

>>854452
That's the plan for finals. And copious amounts of prayer. Hopefully Adderall doesn't come into the equation.

But enough about the shit in my life. Let's have some more random facts about the TF666 Universe while I type.

>Dante and Virgil are considered DemiKids. To exploit elemental weaknesses, Dante collects and wields Angel/Devil Arms while Virgil collects and summons demons.
>Each continent barring the Arctic/Antarctic has an operations director, forming the backbone of the Grand Council. They convene every five years to discuss happenings and going-ons. A liaison from the Inquisition sits in to represent the collective bulk of the Church-sanctioned Summoners.
>It is rare for family members or relatives of agents, current or employed in the past, to join with the Task Force. Mainly because most current agents have no desire to have their family members go up against demons.
>Non-critical members of the organization (janitors, cafeteria workers, etc.) are either partially/completely blind or deaf as to prevent information leaks.
>Romance between agents are not frowned upon as long as it doesn't interfere with or compromise one's ability to perform operations. With that said, the Task Force operates on a "don't ask, don't tell" rule.
>Retired agents receive an option to be mind-wiped. Many choose not to, preferring instead to retain their memories on the condition to stay silent and answer the call should there be a dire need of more Devil Summoners.
>Research into the objects known as [Terminals] has been going on since the beginning of the last century. Scientists are still baffled as they struggle to activate the inert Terminals to no avail.
>The Japanese branch of the Task Force is chaired by members of both the international coalition and the nationalistic Yatagarasu organization, comprised of the four Kuzunoha clans.

Writing...

>>854537
>>Research into the objects known as [Terminals] has been going on since the beginning of the last century. Scientists are still baffled as they struggle to activate the inert Terminals to no avail.

Oh boy.

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>>854537
>>Research into the objects known as [Terminals] has been going on since the beginning of the last century. Scientists are still baffled as they struggle to activate the inert Terminals to no avail.
Doesn't the Terminals turning on mean Great Cataclysm time?

Also, best boys when?

>>854560
>Terminals
Nope. Current theory is that they're magical artifacts of some sort. They don't know what they do, but the fact that they're scattered across the world means that they have some strange purpose. Teleportation, not that they know it.

>Best boys
The Demifiend has not manifested in this universe. And Raidou Kuzunoha the XIV is long dead, passing away peacefully in a bed surrounded by his successor, family and friends, with only a single word on his lips: "Nagi..."

Writing...

>>854583
Our pixie is the reincarnation of Nagi's

>>854583
Did you anticipate pixie power up[, now or in the future?

>>854583
Yeah, but in the first SMT I'm pretty sure the creation of the terminals set in motion the events leading to the Great Cataclysm.

And that spoiler makes me sad. Does this universe have a counterpart of Aleph, SMT Protag, and the If... protag?

>>854603
Wouldn't Aleph be in the post apocalyptic future?

Though I guess there was Hijiri.

>>854618
Depends, we might have ended up far enough that Aleph's counterpart was born.

>>854603
>Terminals
In the original SMT timeline, sure. In this one, there is no Stephen. Just Akemi Nakajima, his DSP and nowhere near enough booze to drown the memory of Loki.

>Aleph
Mentioned in another thread how the Japanese division is harangued by an occult reporter who just won't stop pestering them.

>Hero
His counterpart is a Japanese Ranger in this iteration.

>Tamaki
Tamaki is happily married to Tadashi Satomi, with four children between the two of them. They are rare in that the whole family works for the Task Force.

Writing...

So does the Michi Peshu exist or is it a myth?

>>854644
So we're a direct offshoot of Megami Tensei, where the events of Shin didn't happen. Neat.

>>854644
Don't forget about the Kimono

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>>854654

>>854644
Who wants to bet Kaz fell asleep at the keyboard.

>>855006
That or issac newton finally killed him.

>>854816
>MichiPeshu
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underwater_panther

Megido and Luster Candy?

Not surprising, I suppose. That's gonna be some serious MP drain, I'd have switched Megido out for Energy Drain. Demons with 0MP are significantly easier to capture.

>>854644
>Retaliate
so, the best thing about being a quest is that we can say whether a counter shouldn't trigger so it doesn't accidentally kill something we don't want to kill or trigger a reflect phys.

.....right?

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Kaz is kill

Finished the post. I just need to get home and post it after school. I literally fell asleep at my computer.

Physics homework is a helluva drug.

>>855318
>I literally fell asleep at my computer.
Called it!
I'd like to cash in my winnings for one Pascal, please.

>>855318
So, Kaz. How much is Alger going to freak when we show him our new improved Pixie?

>>855446
How much is Pixie gonna freak out when she sees herself?

>>855447
I'm still wondering why people aren't more hype at the fact that as we level up, so does Pixie. And considering humans tend to level up quickly, Pixie is gonna be pretty busted.

>>855451
I'm plenty hype. Not only does this solidify a permanent position in our party we got Luster Candy early and that will always be useful. And not only that if Megido grows with her to Megidola and beyond...

Pacha.jpg

>>855463
Many times have we said this, but I will say it again:

Pixie best girl to times indefinite.

>>855463
Maybe we'll get lucky and she'll somehow pick up Megidoladyne.

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>>854583
>The Demifiend has not manifested in this universe.
>Not can not or will not
>Just has not
>YET
ONE MORE GOD REJECTED

>>855565
PIXIE FIGHT!

>>855571
Not really.
Our Pixie would get trampled.
I would love to see High Pixie's reaction to meeting the legendary Super Pixie.

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>>855565
He's going to walk out of the Bermuda Triangle and fuck up all the Devil Summoners sent to keep him under wraps.
Mark my words.

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Speaking of call backs and crossovers when do we get a shot at recurring Best Girl

>>855627
Who is that?

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>>855627
Nigga get those sloppy slutty fifty-seconds out of my face and make way for the real best girl.

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>>855639
Fair and Justifiable taste brother.
Knowing Kaz if Vincent ever shows up he would probably be with Katherine instead but still excited to see if anything from this game shows up.

>>855683
Damn straight that's what would happen IF there's a cameo. Now get that slutty, horned semen demon outta my thread, anon.

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>>855708
Oh go do your homework you crazy Lawfag
Just leaves more of that sweet succubutt for Adrian anyway hurph.

>>855741
No anon. Adrian is for Pixie and Fitz.

>>855780
Nah bro they're both bro tier.
We need a nice demon girl to keep our bed warm and our enemies straight up crispy.

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>>855780
>Adrian is for Pixie and Fitz.
>Pixie and Fitz.
>Pixie
Ok no
first Pixie is not for sexual
second even if she was i have many question about how that would even work.

Fitz might be alright but i dont like the idea of our party hooking up and shit. Lets keep this shit platonic and professional.

>>855831
Tell that to Brady and Victoria if whatever they got going on develops.

>>855831
come now we all know the party is going to atleast partly hook up and the drama is going to be delicious it happens all the time in SMT.

>>855880
Nah it wont work out. Victoria's one true love is her Motorcycle. There is no room for a man in that grease monkey's heart, we just need to make sure we have a high enough Approval for both when the shit falls through and we have to patch up their friendship.

>>855882
This isn't Persona and this isn't "Kill your Waifu Simulator" anon
Platonic and Professional With the Sqaud.

now out of squad relationships are fine by me. I know the Sexy demon summoning Christmas cake is coming Kaz. Ill be waiting.

>>855708
Catherine is best girl Kaz.

>>855930
See

>>854537
>Romance between agents are not frowned upon as long as it doesn't interfere with or compromise one's ability to perform operations. With that said, the Task Force operates on a "don't ask, don't tell" rule.

>>856206
I think he knows he just doesn't like the idea and would rather get a Demon waifu.

Different strokes

>>856231
>Demon Waifu
What is Queen Mab?

>>856242
More of a Morrigan guy myself.

Kaz is kill

Stop fucking about on a violin and get to posting Kaz

>>854675
The events of Raidou 1 ensure that the events of SMT won't come to pass. We're piggybacking off of that divergence in the clusterfuck that's the MegaTen timeline.

========

>Megido
>Luster Candy

The orb of power in Titania’s hand dissolves, dissipitating into motes of light that float towards your demon. They fall around her, like luminescent snowfall, imbuing her with the power of the Queen of the Fairies as they disappear upon contact with her skin. High Pixie sighs, a soft noise of acceptance as the entirety of her being is suffused in the radiant light.

The power in the Fairy Queen’s hands finally vanishes. And with it, the oppressive atmosphere in the room disappears, causing a collective sigh of relief to come from human and demon alike. Titania nods, seemingly satisfied with herself, before gracefully hovering back up to her throne.

Your eyes meet hers, and you can see a mirthful twinkle within pale blue irises. May this power aid you in the struggles to come…
And with that, the ceremony is over.

High Pixie wobbles to her feet, and you’re quick to rush forward to help her. Her skin still glows a soft yellow, pulsating occasionally with every few seconds. You’re already moving before she hits the ground. “Hey, hey, hey…are you alright? C’mon, stay with me…”

“Master…” She says, her speech no small amount of slurred as she continues to wobble, continues to glow. “…there’s too much…too much power…”

“Power?” You repeat, frowning as you kneel down to better inspect your demon. “What do you mean by power?”

She clutches the side of her head, wincing as if suffering from a migraine or severe headache. “Remember how I told you way back in Cocytus how demons learn magic? Demon Whisper is one of them, and I can’t hold more than eight spells. I have to choose two current spells in my repertoire to discard so that I can wield Her Highness’ gifts without strain.”

>High Pixie cannot learn more than eight moves.
>Choose two spells for High Pixie to forget:

>Dia (Restores smile amount of health to one ally)
>Zio (Weak lightning spell, 20% Shock to one foe)
>Rakunda (Lower's enemy's defense by one level)
>Posmudi (Removes one poison from one ally)
>Wing Buffet (Weak force damage to random enemies)
>Healing Pleroma (25% Boost to healing spells)
>Paraladi! (Removes stun from one ally)
>Me Patra! (Removes bind, sleep or panic from all allies.)

As you go over the ramifications and benefits of making a final choice, the bulk of Titiana’s attention shifts to MacKay. “And you, Stanley? What would a priest of the White God ask of me?”

If he took any pause to that particular label, he did a good job of hiding it. MacKay bows. “Your majesty...if I would be so bold as to ask for the service of a demon, one true and tried against all manners of evil. And, one that may better serve to protect and support my compatriots. That is all I would ask for, no more, and no less.”

>>856527
I just want P5 merch, anon. Is that too much to ask for?

>>856534
We replaced Dia with Media Kaz

>Wing Buffet (Weak force damage to random enemies)
>Posmudi (Removes one poison from one ally)

>>856551
Shit. Right. Fuck. Yeah, disregard the Dia.

>>856560
Fitz was also at 145 from last thread, so with that -1 she's at 144 now

>>856534
>Rakunda (Lower's enemy's defense by one level)
>Wing Buffet (Weak force damage to random enemies)

>>856534
>>Rakunda (Lower's enemy's defense by one level)
>>Wing Buffet (Weak force damage to random enemies)
Who needs to lower defense when we can raise our attack?

>>856534
>>Rakunda (Lower's enemy's defense by one level)
If are going to be using de/buffs it's going to be Luster.
>Wing Buffet (Weak force damage to random enemies)
If we are going to be using something that isn't Zio for the weakness/shock it's going to be Megido.

>>856534
>>Posmudi (Removes one poison from one ally)
>>Wing Buffet (Weak force damage to random enemies)


>>856542
I WANT MY THREADS KAZ!

>>856534
>Rakunda (Lower's enemy's defense by one level)
>Wing Buffet (Weak force damage to random enemies)

>>856534
>Rakunda (Lower's enemy's defense by one level)
>Wing Buffet (Weak force damage to random enemies)

Kaz list your top 5 demons you'd want in a team.

>>856534
Wasn't there a Raidou who came back in time and tried to prevent the MegaTen timeline? What happened with that?

>>857220
Raidou the 40th. His story is the main plot of the first Raidou game where he goes back in time to prevent MegaTen. He is main antagonist of the game and as Raidou the 14th you stop him, but his actions still caused enough of a butterfly effect that it still prevented the doomed timeline.

I think that's right.

>>856898
Still working on homework, but...

>Maestema
>Shiva
>Demiurge
>Uriel
>Mara

That was my team that carried me to the ends of SMTIV...before I lost my copy of the game in a Tokyo airport.

>>857220
That Raidou, XL in the line of succession, was the one from the SMT timeline, working as a Temple Knight for the lawfags Messian Order. Because of his interference in the stream of time, even though he was ultimately defeated by Raidou XIV, that universe would never go on to experience the events that would lead up to a hypothetical Great Cataclysm. Adding in the absence of Steven, this iteration of the universe remains true to a MegaTen timeline.

This is the diverging point that is commonly accepted where the Persona timeline comes from (but that's a whole different can of beans).

This >>857242 Essentially. That's correct.

Writing...

>>857252
>>857242
Why didn't he come back in time and say, "Your actions ruin the planet, we need to work on a solution."

>>857264
Who would believe him? I don't think he gave a damn about being vilified or dying or how much collateral damage he might've inflicted, as long as that future didn't come to pass.

>>857270
It's anime land. That sort of shit happens. Couldn't he prove he was this "Raidou" thing?

>>857252
So be honest with me doctor. What are the odds we are actually going to hunt the last demon this session at this rate?

>>857332
tree fiddy

>>857332
p(v) = 4v2 ⎛
⎝ m ⎞3/2
⎠ e 2kT
√π 2kT

>>857332
I'm writing a snip before I hit the sack. Tomorrow is my last day before break, which means that all afternoon and during break, it's TF666. Swear on it.

Writing...

>>857353
lies

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>>857539
>High Pixie replaced Rakunda and Wing Buffet with Megido and Luster Candy!

High Pixie sighs in relief as you make your decision, whispering into her ear as to the spells you wish for her to retain. There’s a tense and palpable air, and the energy surrounding your demon evaporates into the air.
“Ohhh…owww…”

“Oi. You alright there?”

She wobbles uncertainly. “Yeah…just…whew…that was…that’s was one rush…”

“So how do you feel?”

She turns to look up at you, eyes wide and bright. “I feel…power. More powerful than I was…but more than that…I feel something else…something that I can’t explain…like…a forgotten taste…”

A little too abstract for your mind. Still, she seems fine, with no lingering signs of any sort of headache or migraine. “Right, then,” you smile, “Glad to see that you’re alright.”

Her eyes eventually lose their glazed look, and then they sharply refocus onto you. And the intensity within them is enough to catch you off guard. Bewilderment, confusion, happiness and joy…all of these emotions and more are caught within your demon’s eyes.

“Master!” You have little warning before she hugs at your waist, pressing herself tight against your body. “Thank you, Master Adrian! Thank you so much! I promise to be the best High Pixie you’ve ever had!”

In spite of the stares, you can’t help but chuckle at that. “I’ve only had you.”

“Then I’ll be the best demon you’ve ever had!” She nods enthusiastically, blinking past tears of joy as she snuggles deeper into your combat vest. “I promise not to let you down, Master!”

“Since when have you ever?”

As High Pixie continues to gush, you return your attention back to the front of the throne room. From the way MacKay’s eyebrows occasionally twitch, and how Titania’s smile doesn’t quite reach her eyes, you can guess that she’s communicating with the priest telepathically as well. You’d been spooked well enough when she did it to you. The fact that MacKay’s maintaining a cool exterior shows a calm that you’d expect from a man of his profession.

Then again, his whole discomfort could stem from conversing with a pagan demon. Which makes you really wonder. He’s been nothing but cordial to all the demons you’ve encountered. At the rate he’s going, you’re half-expecting him to be polite when you run up against the “fire and brimstone” demons. Orias doesn’t count; you were out of it when the snake demon attacked you on the freeway.

Titania stirs, continuing to smile at the priest from atop her dais. “Very well. You shall have your reward.” For a moment, it looks like he might disagree, but she cuts him off with a wave of her hand. “Now that everything has been dispensed with, you may exit from the Tree. You have one last demon to hunt, Devil Summoners. Go, and bring the vagabond to justice. I eagerly await your return, and the news of your final success.”

(cont.)

>>857583
HOYEAH
Time to take this High Pixie out for a spin!

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>>857583
The tone of her voice is sharp enough to brook no argument. MacKay deflates, but nods, retreating with you to rejoin the others. As one, the five of you bow down to Queen Titania, eventually departing through the way you came. Before the curtains close, and as you stand on the already-descending platform, you take a single look back.

Her smile remains the same. Enigmatic, unreadable, and utterly inhuman. Just as a fae should be.

>>Outside the Great Tree
“You asked for demon, yeah?” You ask MacKay, once you reach a far enough distance away from the gate sentinels. The five of you take a seat around a patch of grass only a few dozen feet away from the main body of the kingdom. “Where’s the demon? Unless Titiania made it magically appear in your COMP.”

MacKay chortles at that, the cloud of doubt on his features dispelling under the friendly jibe. “No, nothing of the sort. My device remains unchanged, as do the number of demons in my stock.”

Fitz seems to be chewing on her lip. “Right. So…what’s supposed to happen now?”

He tugs at his collar. “She told me that she summoned the demon she had in mind. And that it’s on its way here, right now from deep within the old woods.”

“…so…you got a time?” You ask, tapping your watch. "We gotta head out soon-"

“Two hours,” MacKay sighs, sitting down by a nearby rock. “Two hours before I have my new demon.”

Out of all the team’s reactions, it’s Fitz’s that closely mirrors yours, eyes almost bulge out of your skulls. “You’ve gotta shittin’ me.” The look on his face is flatter than paper, and she backs off. “Point taken. But what the hell? That’s a really big inconvenience. That demon of yours better be worth it!”

“Yeah, about that,” Brady mutters, cracking his neck. “What did you ask for, exactly?”

The priest frowns. “A demon that would provide support and aid.”

“Okay, so what kind of demon is that? I mean, what’s its name? Species?”

Here’s the part where MacKay coughs, and a tinge of red enters his cheeks. “…she didn’t tell me.”
…in the silence between the five of you, the only noise is that of the soft wind, blowing down the sides of the gorge and carrying through the leaves of the Great Tree.

“She didn’t tell you…” Victoria repeats, incredulous. “MacKay…what the heck does that even mean? That sounds really dangerous.”

He only balks slightly at the stares directed at him, running the gamut from bemused, incredulous and outright irritated. “There’s no danger. I can tell you that much. Apparently…her highness intends for it to be a, in her words, ‘a surprise’ for both you all and for me.”

(cont.)

>>857613
…even you aren’t sure about how to respond to that. Then again, you probably should’ve expected this. Fae are notorious for tricks and little schemes, and you suppose that they’re no different than their fictional kin. Perhaps this is one of them, an elaborate prank set by Titania. Where’s the hidden camera?

Still…you check your watch. Thirty minutes of playing knowtow to Her Highness. Two hours is a long time, and would easily burn up the better half of the day just sitting around and waiting. Not to mention the time it would take to get the car out to the point where the demon’s energy signature was detected last.

And in the case of pursuit missions, time is everything..

>Go ahead without MacKay.
>Wait for MacKay and his demon.

>>857583
>>857613
>>857616
Kaz. We reminded you this whole thread.
ASK ABOUT THE KIMONO!

>>857626
Titania cut you off before you could get to it. Queen has her own schedule. That, and I really need to sleep.

>>857616
>Go ahead without MacKay.
"We'll keep you posted MacKay."

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>>857616
>Wait for MacKay and his demon.
Hmm, I wonder.

Maybe a holy beast? Though given fae dickery, she could have interpreted 'evil vanquishing demon' as something really fucky.

>>857631
Titania would not have Odin's horse.

>>857633
Oh heaven's no, I just like its design and its of the Holy race.

>>857616
>Go ahead without MacKay.

Yeah we need to get moving. Demon idnt going to wait for us. We should be more than fine with the four of us and out new Pixie.

>>857627
Man, this is starting to get annoying. This is like the third time this has happened. We'll always vote Business then Kimono and we always get screwed out of it.

>>857616
>>Go ahead without MacKay.
It may take a few hours to even find the demon. If he can wrangle up some transport, he can catch up with the rest of us.

>>857616
>>Go ahead without MacKay.

>>857616
>Go ahead without MacKay.
>>857627
comeon Kaz, this is more important than the smutfics

>>857616
>Go ahead without MacKay.
Mackay, catch up when you can, can't afford to give this demon anymore time.

Why are we in a hurry if it cannot escape due to the pixie guards?

>>857960
Still gotta track it down. Forest is a huge place, even if it won't escape into the human realm.

>>857992
Ded?

>>858810
Add +2 hours to Twitter ETAs. It'll usually start around there.

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>>857629
>>857638
>>857671
>>857694
>>857836
>>857898
You shake your head. “Sorry, MacKay, but we can’t wait. Fitz is right. We really need to go.”

The priest nods, unlacing the bottoms of his shoes as he leans back against the rock. “That’s understandable. I’ll catch up with you the instant I get my demon. Just make sure you keep your tracking beacon on. I’ll home in as fast as I can.”

“That’s gonna be hard,” Brady points out, “Considering we’re gonna be taking the car. And I don’t think that the fairies have a cabby service they’ve got running.”

MacKay smiles. “Modesty is a virtue, but I’m not one to hide what comes naturally to me. also ran track and field whenever football was out of season. Long-distance sprinting is something I’m adept at, even with all the extra gear.”

The rest of the party looks skeptical, but you have faith in his abilities. In theory, you’d be able to swap the cassock and soldier’s armor for the uniform of an Olympic athlete, and he’d live up to the mantle. The man’s jacked, even more so than you. How he managed to keep it all under the garments is a mystery for all the ages.

“Alright,” You nod, offering an outstretched fist. “We’ll catch you in a bit. We’ll keep close to the kingdom, chase the nearest signatures first. If we go any further out, then we’ll be sure to let you know.”

It takes him a moment to understand the gesture you make, but he eventually gets it. He returns your fist with one of his own, bumping knuckles and pulling back in a time-honored gesture of solidarity between friends, comrades and bros.

“Stay safe out there,” He says, glancing skyward at the passing clouds. “And don’t hesitate to start without me if you think you can kill it on your own.”

>>Later

The car jumps as it goes over another rock, almost sending the top of your head crashing towards the ceiling. It wouldn’t be the first time that it happened, but it’s a welcome change from the low ceiling of your parents’ car. Fitz’s curse has only half as much vitriol after the first dozen obstacles or so, even as Brady and Victoria try to navigate the perilous terrain of the fairy realm.

“The signature came from over here…” The hacker mutters, pen between his teeth as he goes over a map of the forest. “COMP says we’re over there, so you’re gonna want to drive another half of a click in…that direction.” He points towards some unseen point in the distant tree line, only to yelp as Victoria swats his hand out her field of vision.

“I see it,” she says, knuckles gripped tight against the transmission stick. With a grunt of exertion, she shifts the transmission into fourth gear, and the Cadillac lurches forward. “Should be there in a few minutes…”

(cont.)

>>859026
I can't wait to nuke the fucker.

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>>859026
Either through your own personal virtue or Titania’s recent proclamation, you managed to convince the Sidhe Guard to let you take the car deeper into the realm. If it had been anyone else, the request would be denied, and the car left stuck in the spot designated for mortal vehicles. You were surprised to find that pollution wasn’t their main concern, and that the smog one vehicle could produce would easily be cleansed by the end of the day.

What they were worried about was the iron in the car, and how most of them were uncomfortable with a two-ton mechanical marvel traversing through their home. To be fair, most of the iron content in the Cadillac itself was diluted due a mixture of other elements to form the steel, but they weren’t convinced. It was a far cry from cold iron, and even composite iron, but you suppose you’d be on edge if someone drove a vehicle comprised of a metal that was literally anathema to your existence.

Hence, you promised to take it off-road and as far away from the kingdom without significantly distancing MacKay. They begrudgingly allowed that much, but extracted a promise that you’d not take it inside the city proper. That was reasonable enough.

Fitz’s voice calls out adjacent to you. “Vic, is this your first time off-roadin’? Not sayin’ that you’re bad at it, but I’m just genuinely curious.”

“Third time,” She replies, eyes briefly flickering up in the rear-view mirror before they return to the road ahead. You’re almost past the outermost border of the kingdom’s territory, right where the first energy signature was detected. “Did some back in high school. But not with a car.”

“Lemme guess,” Brady deadpans, even as makes additional markings on the map. “Dirtbike.”

The surprise is apparent in her voice. “How’d you know?”

He snorts. “An educated guess-”

Wait a moment. Your eyes narrow at…something in the distance. Something that you have a gut feeling shouldn’t be there. “Hold up.” You raise a fist, unbuckling yourself to lean forward, pushing yourself in between the space where Victoria and Brady are sitting. You cut off their complaints with a pointed gesture, making an outstretched gesture towards the sight in question. “Hey, take a look at that.”

Up ahead is a clearing in the woods, right where the mark is supposed to be. That itself is not unusual, but what is surprising is the fact that it shows signs of recent fire. The charred husks of trees stand pitifully to task, some already in the process of crumbling as a strong wind blows through the area. Where grass and wild plants should be growing, there is naught but scorched earth and open soil.

The most telling thing is that it’s not old. It’s new, at least a few hours. The demon’s been here. And recently, too.

>Go down and investigate, demons out.
>Move on to the next site of interest.
>Custom option.

>>859094
>>859026
I forget, Titania wanted this last one alive to be worked over right?

>>859122
If possible. Just so that you could know its motives.

>>859120
>>Go down and investigate, demons out.

>>859120
>Go down and investigate, demons out.

>>859120
>Go down and investigate, demons out.

>>859120
>>Go down and investigate, demons out.

>>859120
>>Go down and investigate, demons out.

>Select two demons to summon:
>Angel
>Gryphon
>High Pixie
>Pyro Jack

>>859182
>High Pixie
>Angel

>>859182
>>High Pixie
>>Pyro Jack

>>859182
>Angel
>High Pixie

>>859182
>Angel
>High Pixie


If we're fighting a fire demon have a bufu is nigh mandatory, and HP is basically are all around hitter and skill monkey.

>>859182
>Gryphon
>>High Pixie

Hey Kaz can Gryphon get above the treeline and see if there are any other scorch marks further on in the woods?

>>859182
>Pyro Jack
>High Pixie

>>859197
If he's summoned, then sure.

>>859182
>Gryphon
>Pyro Jack

>>859199
Doesn't look like he is going to be, but if the demon isn't here it's an option to consider before we leave to go find it.

>>859197
>>859209
Technically all our demons can fly, meaning they can aerial scout.

>>859221
You know I don't know why I forgot about that.

>>859226
Though Gryphon has the advantage of being part eagle not sure if that effects anything but maybe it counts.

>>859229
I think it's because we flew on him last case which solidified him as the 'Flying guy' of our team in my mind.

>>859229
>>859242
I've been working extensively on a demon trait system to expand demon utility and usefullness. So, Gryphon would get something along the lines of "Eagle Eye" for a bonus to perception, and "Mount" since he's big enough to ride on. Angel grants a +5 bonus to talking with Law aligned characters, and so on and so forth for the other demons.

Things that don't take up move space, just small passive or active abilities. Kind of like the demons in the Raidou games.

Writing...

>>859247
Neat.

Before Victoria stops the car, everyone is already in motion. Weapons snap to the ready, seatbelts fly, and COMPs power up, the familiar hum of the DSP activating filling the interior of the car.

“Shit,” Brady curses, stuffing the map into the glove compartment. “The hell happened here?”

Fitz slides the chamber of her gun, checking for a round as she places a hand to the door. “Guess we’re gonna find out.”

A cursory inspection of the smoke via a small crack in the window doesn’t prove as deadly as you’d think it to be. The smoke’s mitigating somewhat, faster than the aftermath of a normal fire, probably due to the inherent purification of the fairy realm. As a result, you figure that it’s safe enough to go out with only eye protection, and a bit of cloth covering your mouth. Unless any of you are suffering from asthma (which you aren’t), the aftereffects shouldn’t have too much of a dramatic impact on your party’s health.

Once everyone’s ready, you nod, and clamber out of the vehicle. Fitz takes point for you, sweeping her gun before motioning for you to come out of the car. Likewise, you follow her motions, M4 leveled in the air as the four of you create a defensive perimeter around the car.

You give it a few moments, before giving the all-clear. And within the next, all of you have summoned your demons. Angel begins to beat away at the smoke, clearing the area and your vision as High Pixie gravitates towards your side. Gremlin sneezes at the smoke, comforted by Tagata Manu even as Apsaras and Lham Dearg take up arms and ready their magic. Hackles raised, Hair Jack stands protectively near Brady, where Jack Frost mounts the beast with a “TALLY-HO!”

Victoria frowns at her COMP, gesturing for you to come over. “The readings are a little weird…all just a flatline. If I point it somewhere else…” She does so, pointing the scanning tool towards the edge of the clearing. “The readings go back to normal, if not outright peak.”

“I dunno what that means,” Fitz mutters, finger just a hair’s breath away from the trigger of her gun. “But that can’t be good.”

Brady joins the two of you, and he blanches at the graph. “Bloody hell. It looks the magnetite’s been virtually sucked dry from the clearing. There’s nothing left here. A literal dead zone in the forest.”

…that is definitely not good-

“Contact!” Fitz barks, and levels her gun at a collapsed tree trunk. You don’t see anything, but you decide to follow her lead, drawing your own weapons as your demons ready their magic.

A nasal voice is quick to cut through the groaning of the forest. “Eeep! Don’t shoot, don’t shoot!”

(cont.)

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The figure to emerge from underneath the log is small and diminutive, easily the size of your own High Pixie. But there’s a clear and noted difference between the two of them. Though they share the wings of a Fairy, her appearance is definitely a departure from your first demon. Blonde hair streaked with soot falls down to her waist, and her ears are almost twice the length of the fey you’ve seen in the Sidhe Guard. Not to mention her clothes…or lack thereof proper ones.

She shivers, either from the cold or the four guns and eight demons bearing down on her, and raises her hands up in surrender. “I surrender! I didn’t do anything wrong!” She wails. “I’m an innocent bystander!”

High Pixie’s eyes brighten. “A sylph, master,” She provides excitedly. “Elemental spirits of the air. They’re friendly enough unless you provoke them first.”

You nod at that, and lower your weapon. The demons and their Devil Summoners follow suit, respectfully depowering their magic and lowering their weapons. The sylph’s relief is palpable, and if it isn’t for the fact that she was hovering, she’d probably collapse into the ash-strewn earth.

“Thank Danu it’s only humans!” She cries. “I thought I was going to die for sure! And I still had money to collect from that stinking goblin, a sister to marry off…wait.”

She brushes her tears away with a clean section of her…leotard, lifting the spandex covering her chest to dab at her eyes. Brady chokes while Fitz just rolls her eyes, and Victoria’s stare could wither a lesser man. Not that the demon notices, now looking at you with new consideration.

“Humans…” She says. “Devil Summoners, in the fairy realm! What in the name of the people are you doing here?”

>Ask if she’s alright. She’s definitely spooked.
>Did she see anything suspicious in the last hour?
>Inquire as to why she came to the clearing
>Custom option.

>>859315
>>Ask if she’s alright. She’s definitely spooked.
>Custom option.
"Titania asked us to help track down whatever did this."
>Did she see anything suspicious in the last hour?

>>859315
>>Ask if she’s alright. She’s definitely spooked.

>>859315
>>Ask if she’s alright. She’s definitely spooked.
>>Did she see anything suspicious in the last hour?

>>859321
>>859315
i'll support this.

>>859315
>>Inquire as to why she came to the clearing

>>859315
>Ask if she’s alright. She’s definitely spooked.
Titania bade us to track down whatever did this, since it's buddies were abducting children and framing the fae. Anything you know would be helpful.
>Did she see anything suspicious in the last hour?
>Inquire as to why she came to the clearing

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>>859321
>>859325
>>859331
>>859335
>>859336
>>859339
Well, that question is easy enough to answer. “We’re here on behalf of Titania,” You explain, gesturing to Squad Carina minus MacKay. “As per the orders of Task Force 666 and the treaty between them and the Fairy Kingdom. We’ve got a job tracking down a demon that’s been kidnapping children.”

“And burning forests, apparently,” Brady mutters. He’s still red-faced as he nudges a branch with his boot, which promptly disintegrates into dust. “Shit, that’s gonna be a pain to take out…”

Ignoring him, you return your attention to the fairy. “First off, are you alright? You don’t look too good.”

“What…oh…this?” She gestures to her body, streaked with dirt and soot. “Nah, it’s just…superficial damage. Nothing that can’t be fixed with a good night’s rest.”

Fitz grunts. “That’s great to hear and everything but…what the hell happened here? And what were you doing here?”

Sylph sighs, rubbing her head as if afflicted by a migraine. “Oh, you wouldn’t believe it. I was just minding my own business when all of a sudden, everything’s on fire! No, really! Just flying on auto-pilot, still keeping to myself and remaining invisible when everything goes to hell! I was so scared that I just had to drop down and hide under the closest shelter available! I may have even fainted at one point…”

...that’s a lot of words, but she said very little. Just an account of herself and not a description detailed enough for the investigation to move forward.

“Can you tell us what happened?” You ask.

She huffs up, cheeks red and indignant. “Well, first off that-”

Suddenly, she cuts herself off, taking a moment to think something over before a grin breaks out across her face. When she resumes talking, the spark of greed enters her eyes. “Saaaaayyyyyyy….what’s this information worth to you? Probably a great deal since you’re working for the Grey Order and Her Highness Titania...and without it, you’re probably gonna be going around the forest in circles without my help. And after I’ve been so brutally treated, suffering an assault on myself…I need compensation, after all, so that I can go comfort myself in recovery...”

…really? You’re gonna have this here, right now? And from the sharp intakes of breath from Victoria and Ftiz, on top of disgusted scowls, it seems like they’re not having any of it either. Even High Pixie looks irritated.

>“A bullet. Here, I’ll expedite it, just for you.” [Threaten the demon]
>“Fine. How much do you want for the information?” [Pay the demon]
>“You’d be doing a disservice to the fairies.” [Diplomacy the demon]
>Custom option.

For those curious, have a table where I roll 2d100 to determine a demon’s characteristics. In this case, I rolled “dramatic" and “opportunistic” for sylph. This is how I got intelligent, deductive Pyro Jack.

>>859425
>“You’d be doing a disservice to the fairies.” [Diplomacy the demon]

this should be right up our alley

>>859425
>>“You’d be doing a disservice to the fairies.” [Diplomacy the demon]
THIS DEMON IS FEMININE THEREFORE WEAK TO ADRIAN FUCKING BROWN

>>859425
>“You’d be doing a disservice to the fairies.” [Diplomacy the demon]

>>859425
>>“You’d be doing a disservice to the fairies.” [Diplomacy the demon]
>and when we finish, which we will, the demon is still leaving a trail, We'll tell Titania and everyone else we meet how you could have helped but didn't.

>>859425
>“You’d be doing a disservice to the fairies.” [Diplomacy the demon]
Kaz-quest-protag gynomancy will save the day

>>859425
>>“A bullet. Here, I’ll expedite it, just for you.” [Threaten the demon]

>>859425
>>“You’d be doing a disservice to the fairies.” [Diplomacy the demon]

The Threaten option would've been a great chance to snarl "HAVE A BULLET FOR FREE."

>>859425
>>“You’d be doing a disservice to the fairies.” [Diplomacy the demon]
"And you said it yourself. We are working for Her Highness Titania. What do you think will happen if she hears you withheld information that could have prevented more fires in her forest?

Now there is a flip side to this. You help us here and now and I put in a good word for you when I report back to her. That will net you more compensation than some Macca from a few humans. Just ask High Pixie here."

>>859425
>"So you don't care at all about whoever damaged the forest? Isn't this your home, or the home of your friends? What would they say if they heard you now?" [Shame the demon]

>>859425
>>“You’d be doing a disservice to the fairies.” [Diplomacy the demon]
Yeah, we're Adrian Brown, she's female, it's a done deal.

As tempting as it is to wave a gun in her face and give her a bullet for her trouble, you’re not going to. Because one, it reflects bad on you if you’re gonna be quick to threats of violence. And the second reason is that you’re definitely smoother than that.

“Well, that’s a damn shame,” You mutter, and you try not to smile as sylph suddenly looks nervous. “Because the way I see it, you’d be doing a disservice to the fairies.”

Relief appears back on her face, before sliding back to a mask of coy indifference. “Really, Devil Summoner?” She asks. “And how do you figure?”

You take your free hand and gesture around the forest. “Look at this place. This is your home, isn’t it? And you mentioned a sister, earlier, and how you’ve got to pay for her wedding. Isn’t this her home also?”

Her eyes narrow. “Don’t bring my family into this, Summoner.”

“That being said,” You continue, partially ignoring her, “This is every fairy’s home, whether they like it or not. And you’re bound to have some friends who would disapprove of your behavior right now.”

She scoffs at that. “Really? Is that going to be your argument? Appealing to my pathos? Nice try, Summoner, but my heart’s a little too cold for that.”

Victoria bristles, and the collected assembly of demons stirs. Hairy Jack lets out a low growl, furry hackles rising to nearly buck Jack Frost off of it, but Brady stays his demon’s hand. And if you concentrate hard enough, you can hear Fitz’s teeth grinding against each other. The worst part about it is that the idiot doesn’t even know that she’s digging her own grave even deeper.

Not that it’s going to stop you. You continue to press the advantage, this time switching tactics, “Fair enough. But like we told you earlier, we work for Queen Titania, and right now, we’re on the hunt for a demon that’s damaging the realm. Say that you don’t help us. That’s fine, and we’ll move on from this site to the next without further incident.

“But when everything’s said and done, we’ll have to report back to Her Highness. And she’s going to want a very detailed report of what happened. She was quite insistent on it while we were in the Great Tree.”

Your companions realize where you’re going, and they do their best to hide growing grins. And sylph pales. “You…you…you went into the Great Tree…?” She stutters. “Impossible…no human has ever been inside the wood since Tam Lin entreated Titania for aid centuries ago-”

(cont.)

“And I’ll have you know,” You interject, steamrolling right over her, “That Her Highness was gracious enough to declare my companions and I to be friends to the fae, for services rendered during our quest. And that no fairy was to reject initial treatment, or any plea for aid in the direst of circumstances.”

You try not to grin as the fairy begins to tremble, trying and failing to hide her growing apprehension. “And even if we weren’t recognized as friends of the fae, we’d still be duty bound to give Titania a complete report of the situation. And when we do, we’ll make sure to go over in great detail how you had information and could have helped us, but chose not to, leading to a longer investigation and more dead zones in the forest.”

You pause, taking a moment to let that fact sink in, before gesturing to your friends. “They didn’t see it, but my second-in-command and I bore witness to how Queen Titania deals with traitors.”

Her eyes are cold as ice as she raises her hand towards the Seedbed, the grove, and the last site of the goblin and spriggan’s dear friend. All it takes is one word, almost a whisper from lips as sweet as honey. “Megidolaon.”

And a star is born in the realm of the fey.

Sylph’s eyes are wide and dilated, and sweat beads across her little forehead. Not from the lingering heat in the area, but from unabridged and unmasked fear. Judging from her earlier reaction, it’s clear that she’s been away from the kingdom’s interior for a long time to not know of your presence when all others did. But she still had enough of a memory to recall how her Queen dealt with traitors.

In front of Titania, a landscape of utter ruin greets you. Her spell not only destroyed the Seedbed, now little more than a lump of ruined ashes, but completely obliterated the dryad’s grove. Every single flower, every single tree, the last memento of a dear friend: all of it was gone.

Little more than dust on the wind, a barren earth in the land and a bad taste in the memory of the people.

Nothing was spared from the queen’s wrath.

“So if you’re still unwilling to cooperate…” You conclude, motioning towards your friends and to the car as you go in for the kill, “Then we’ll be just on our way. We’re very sorry to disturb you when you’re so clearly distraught…”
>Roll 1d100 + 40 Social (+10 Stat, +30 Circumstance)
>Best of three.

Rolled 63 + 40 (1d100 + 40)

>>859574

>>859574

Rolled 71 + 40 (1d100 + 40)

>>859574

Rolled 16 + 40 (1d100 + 40)

>>859574

Rolled 35 (1d100)

>>859574

>>859574
Also, even though it doesn't matter at this point, it'd be a +50 due to

>Orator's Tongue: + 10 Bonus to Social Rolls made in non-combat situations.

as well.

>>859590
Shit, you're right. Thanks for bringing that up. Mistakes I make are factored in automatically to the final roll.

Writing...

>>859598
So how shit eating are our team's grins? We get any + opinions?

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>>859579
>>859581
>>859584
>>859705
“Okay, okay, I’ll talk, I’ll talk!” Sylph rushes, frantically gesticulating as she lurches forward. “It’s one thing to extort…I mean, skillfully acquire some additional means of capital, but not at the risk of pissing off the queen!”

You share a conspiratorial grin with the squad before you turn back to face the demon. “I’m so glad we could come to mutual understanding with each other.”

>Brady approves +4
>Fitz approves +2
>Victoria approves +3

Even your demons are unable to hold back a laugh at that, chortling with your companions. Much to the sylph’s displeasure. “Yeah, yeah,” she grumbles, “Laugh it up. Literally threatening disintegration with someone who just wants a little restitution for the horrific trauma she’s faced.”

Fitz counters, “Restitution yer gonna have to earn before ya get it. Now ‘fess up. What happened here, and don’t leave anything out.”

She shoots your friend a dirty look before sighing, resigned. “Fine. So like I said, I was just minding my own business. Flying through the woods, humming a little melody as I rode the winds to where they bade me go. Suddenly, everything goes real quiet. The birds stop singing, the little animals flee the area, and even the demons get all tense. All of a sudden…BLAM!”

She smacks her fist into her open palm, probably more for dramatic effect more than anything else. “The clearing just lit up like Halloween came early! One moment, we’re all minding our own business and keeping to ourselves when suddenly, a really, really powerful demon just poofs into the area!”

Poofs into the area. You mention for her to keep going. “Do you know what it was?”

She spits. “Damn straight I do! It was a no-good salamander, those hot-headed, flame-addicted pyrophiles that just want to burn everything in sight! But it was no ordinary salamander,” Her voice drops to a hushed whisper, one that you can feel tinged with fear. “It’s flames were blue. Not red or orange like the demons I’ve heard of. But a cold, dark blue that burned as much as it froze.”

A salamander. Brady’s already digging into his COMP for further information before you even give the command. You nod at him to continue before returning to the wind fairy. “So what happened then?”

Her laughter is harsh. “A complete and utter show of pandemonium. Bastard started throwing flames like it was nobody’s business, burning demons into a crisp without much as a warning. I only managed to stay out of the fight because I was invisible, and I hid under a log. But…” She shivers. “Danu, those screams…that’s not something I’m going to be able to forget for a very long time, Summoner…”

(cont.)