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>>894759
>Lead them on a chase and engage them from range.

Also, Pokemon spoilers I find it funny how similar some plot points are in the new Pokemon and this quest. Like how Beautiful we became.

>>894759
>Lead them on a chase and engage them from range.

>>894759
>>Lead them on a chase and engage them from range.
>>Other
A couple spreads of torpedos to make them manuver like fools.

>>894759
HAHA TIEM FOR BOTES!!!
>>Lead them on a chase and engage them from range.
Kumano is better on defense, use kite tactics

>>894822
Also in WoWS, we get Poi and Elephant Lady

>>894759
>Lead them on a chase and engage them from range
Live, Friday etc
This week, Japanese destroyer rework and Swedish tank rebalances
also good shit tomorrow at PSX feat. AC7

>>894759
>>Lead them on a chase and engage them from range.

>>894759
>>Lead them on a chase and engage them from range.
Time to start chasing splashes like a motherfucker!

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Gameplay footage tomorrow, fellow Aces

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>>894759
"Just keep moving! As long as we stay at range they can't hit us!" You yell to Kumano.

"But we won't be able to hit them back!" The cruiser points out.

"We just gotta keep their attention, now eyes forward!" You bark.

Kumano wordlessly nods and put all her power into her engines. The heavy turrets on her Rig swivel around and start pumping out harassing fire at the pursuing Abyssals.

You keep an eye on the whole thing with your radar. You could see the cruisers and battleships struggling to keep up, but the three destroyer are zooming forward. Being a bit faster that Kumano, they would catch up to her sooner or later.

Meanwhile, it's not like the Abyssals were taking Kumano's salvos laying down. They were responding with their own hail of shells and fire, which made Kumano's attacks look like a drizzle in comparison. Your radar immediately lights up as dozens of shells sail through the air.

>Fall back a bit to engage the destroyers.
>Stick close to Kumano to warn her about incoming shells.
>Other

>>894940
>>Stick close to Kumano to warn her about incoming shells

If they get close, use the bat on 'em.

>>894905
>inb4 VR Pilot Helmet Special Edition
I need to get a pilot suit ready

>>894940
>>Stick close to Kumano to warn her about incoming shells.

>>894940
>>Stick close to Kumano to warn her about incoming shells.

>>894940
>Stick close to Kumano to warn her about incoming shells.

>>894940
>Stick close to Kumano to warn her about incoming shells.

>>894940
>Stick close to Kumano to warn her about incoming shells.

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>>894940
"Kumano! Break to starboard!" You bark as your radar begins calculating shell trajectories, manifesting through your optics as transparent lines like spider silk lancing down into the water.

Kumano, to her credit, doesn't ask questions and she immediately swerves right. About a half second later, the first volley from the Abyssals rains down, showering you with water and sea spray, but otherwise not causing any harm.

"T-thanks!" Kumano gasps.

"Just doin' my job." You wink. "Brake!"

You two manage to effortlessly dodge the Abyssals' long range volleys, further frustrating them. However, the three destroyers are beginning to catch up.

However, you do notice something odd. One of the destroyers was breaking away from the pack. It was faster. MUCH faster. At this rate it as going to be on your ass in less than a minute!

>Continue to stick close to Kumano.
>Engage the destroyer before it can get into attack range.
>Other

>>895075
>Engage the destroyer before it can get into attack range.

>>895075
>Engage the destroyer before it can get into attack range.

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>>895075
>>Engage the destroyer before it can get into attack range.

>>895075
>Engage the destroyer before it can get into attack range.

>>895075
>>Engage the destroyer before it can get into attack range.

>>895075
>Engage the destroyer before it can get into attack range.

>>895075
>>Engage the destroyer before it can get into attack range.

>>895107
>Krieger-posting with Sakamoto meme title
ARE YOU TRYING TO IMPOSTOR ME

>>895075
>Engage the destroyer before it can get into attack range.

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>>895075
"Keep moving! I'm gonna deal with a pest!" You inform Kumano as you swing around to intercept your pursuer.

And that's when your optics get your first glimpse of her. As you suspected, it was a humanoid type Abyssal, meaning she was going to be a lot tougher than the regular ones. You wonder how the hell she could be so fast when you suddenly realize.

She has no legs.

Instead, she was just skimming about a foot above the surface of the water, like she was being propelled by a goddamn jet engine or something.

Geez, you heard the older destroyers talking about wanting to be "high speed low drag", but this was fucking ridiculous!

You the make eye contact with the Abyssal Destroyer Princess. She give a bloordthirsty grin, her eyes flashing that ice blue that chilled you to the bone just looking at them.

>Try to take her out with your guns.
>Lay down a torpedo spread to try and force her to break off.
>Other

>>895175
>>Try to take her out with your guns.

I heard of some women being all legs, but this is ridiculous!

>>895175
>Try to take her out with your guns
Could a torpedo even really do anything to her?

>>895175
>>Try to take her out with your guns.

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>>895175
>>Other
>HOME RUN, BITCH

>>895175
>BAT

>>895175
>>Other
>HOME RUNNU BATTU!

>>895175
>Try to take her out with your guns.

Not even in the water, so not sure torps would do a damn thing.

>>895175
>>Other
>HOME RUN, BITCH

>>895175
>Try to take her out with your guns.

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>>895175
You're starting to get a real bad feeling. Immediately, your five inch guns swivel and track the approaching Abyssal, ready to blow her out of the water.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>895277

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>895277
Here comes the snow

Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>895277

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>895277

>>895293
Welp. We're boned.

>>895280
>>895289
>>895292
"S-she's fast!"

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>895277

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>>895277
Hot damn she's fast! The moment you start firing, the DD Princess is already jinking and juking, dodging your fire. Scarily enough, she wasn't even losing any speed despite her hard maneuvering. Beads of sweat begin to pool on your forehead. If you hadn't had your own engines upgraded, this bitch would be sailing circles around you!

Thankfully, your fire at least forces her to keep moving, preventing her from being able to do much else. Unfortunately, you can see the other two Abyssal destroyers taking up flanking positions on Kumano. Their guns couldn't do much against her, but if they managed to get their torpedoes off, Kumano would be stuck in a really sticky situation. To her credit, Kumano has shifted her target priority to the destroyers, but you're not sure if she can handle them both.

>You need to take some pressure off Kumano.
>You need to focus on engaging the DD Princess.
>Other

>>895328
>>You need to take some pressure off Kumano.

>>895328
>You need to take some pressure off Kumano.

>>895328
>>You need to take some pressure off Kumano.

>>895328
>You need to focus on engaging the DD Princess.

What if we hit the DD Princess using the bat hard in order to scatter those other destroyers?

>>895328
>You need to take some pressure off Kumano.

>>895328
>>You need to take some pressure off Kumano.

>>895328
>You need to take some pressure off Kumano.

>>895328
>You need to take some pressure off Kumano.

>>895328
>>You need to take some pressure off Kumano.

So what are the chances we take a round in the back the moment we turn to help Kumano?

>>895328
>>You need to take some pressure off Kumano.
KONO PRESSURE!!!
>>895305
Three times faster than the usual Abyssal DD, this Harusame-Zeong is...

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>>895328
Damnit! You couldn't just leave Kumano hanging out there. You swivel one of your torpedo mounts and let loose a volley, hopefully forcing the DD Princess to turn away and preventing her from firing on you. You then switch your attention to the closest destroyer, your engines pushing you at a speed that rivals the Princess'.

>Roll 1d20

>>895404
>1
>20

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>895404

Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>895404
>20
Oh geez

Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>895404
Fuck me I forgot to roll

>>895404
>You swivel one of your torpedo mounts and let loose a volley, hopefully forcing the DD Princess to turn away and preventing her from firing on you.
Torpedoes.
On an Abyssal which is flying. WHY?

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>895404

>>895425
Maybe we have that rarity: working Mk. 6 exploders.

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>>895425
not the first time it's happened

>>895425
Maybe it's a NEO ZEONG with legs that fold up instead of detaching?

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>>895425
Most torps now are using magnetic or some form of proximity fuse, considering even regular shipgirls and Abyssals don't go below the waterline.

>>895436
>pic
>Holding a screwdiver in her mouth
>Even though her mouth is to one side

>>895436
Maybe the Taffys should get Mk.57 VLS as an upgrade, if there are more flying Abyssals in the future.

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>>895404
Fortunately, your torpedo spread does it's job. The DD Princess is forced to turn away to avoid your attack, giving you all the time you need to catch the regular destroyer from behind. One swing of your bat caves its skull in and sends it skipping along the water.

Meanwhile, Kumano pulls her weight and nails the other destroyer with a full salvo. The sheer number of 8 inch shells slamming into it completely disintegrates the destroyer.

The Abyssal DD however, did not seem cowed. You already got the feeling that she was trying to tie one or both of you down here until the heavy hitters could catch up. Already, you could see her torpedo mounts swiveling, the loaded torpedoes apparently chittering and vibrating in excitement.

>Keep the DD Princess engaged while Kumano gets clear.
>Team attack the DD Princess with Kumano.
>Other

>>895467
>>Keep the DD Princess engaged while Kumano gets clear.

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>>895467
>Team attack the DD Princess with Kumano.

>>895435
>Abyssal Armors
Do we gotta pull out bullshit Gundams then?

>>895467
>Team attack the DD Princess with Kumano.

>>895467
>Keep the DD Princess engaged while Kumano gets clear.

>>895467
>Team attack the DD Princess with Kumano.

>>895467
>>Team attack the DD Princess with Kumano.

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>>895467
>>Team attack the DD Princess with Kumano.

Remember SWAN LAKE!

>>895475
You mean Vahlen's new shipgirl?

>>895467
>Team attack the DD Princess with Kumano.

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>>895492
>All this time we thought she was a nazidoc
>But she was actually just brain damaged this whole time!

>>895467
>>Team attack the DD Princess with Kumano.
>>895475
Shiggy Ray Kai Ni is pretty much Buster Gundam herself.

>>895467
>>Keep the DD Princess engaged while Kumano gets clear.

>>895435
>Neo Zeong
>Flashback to GBFQ
>Taking it down with power of FRIENDSHIP and JOLLY COOPERATION
>Good times, mang, good times...

>>895523
I remember fighting Meijin! or that last fight, I love our balls.

>>895574
And don't forget that race.

We should do weddings, birthdays, and other events.

>>895523
>>895574
>>895582
I'm sorry, I'm just not getting the reference. What are you talking about?

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>>895508
>we finally meet the new shipgirl in her off time when she isn't being constantly tended by scientists
>she's SUPER SLEEK and FUTURISTIC in design, and doesn't mesh well with the other girls due to being super sheltered.

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>>895467
"Kumano! Let's end this bitch!" You say as you circle around to re-engage the DD Princess.

"W-what?!" Kumano blinks as she slews into a hard turn to keep pace with you.

"She's just gonna hound us all way if we leave her alone! We gotta take her out now or we'll be in a world of trouble!" You explain.

"Right! But she's too fast for me to get a shot!" Kumano warns, her turrets jerking back and forth as they try to draw a bead.

"Let me worry about that!" You assure her. "Just get ready to shoot when you've got an opening!"

"Okay!" Kumano nods, a grim but determined expression on her face.

>Roll 1d20+1

>>895588
I'm sorry but what is ice cream?

And with that simple sentence, the shipgirls all decide to break her out of the base to go and have a scoop of ice cream.

Rolled 10 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>895592

>>895584
Gundam Build Fighters Quest, one of Merc's earlier quests.
Rule of fun, cool and Gunpla being SERIOUS BUSINESS

Rolled 13 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>895592
Kumano rolled well?

Rolled 2 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>895592

Rolled 19 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>895592
Schnee

Rolled 15 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>895592
HERE COMES THE SPRAY!

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>>895592
>>895605
...

>>895605
And not a single dolphin cry from her?

Rolled 9 + 1 (1d20 + 1)

>>895592

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>>895617
Your guns swivel and lock into place as they fire, sending streams of 5 inch shells at the DD Princess. You've got a better measure of her speed and maneuverability now, and your guns start scoring hits on her. The DD Princess, caught off guard, flinches for a brief second.

And that's all Kumano needs.

With a war cry that sounded like a dolphin getting tortured Kumano unloads her cannons, bracketing the DD Princess in a brutal barrage. When the smoke and mist clear, you can see the DD Princess survived, but just barely. Black oilblood gushed from rents and gashes in her body and Rig. Her eyes flash a menacing crimson red before she unloads all her torpedoes and makes a hard turn, intending to retreat to he relative safety of the approaching flotilla.

The torpedoes were exactly aimed at anything in particular, as it was a panic drop. However, they were huge hazards if you decided to try and pursue the fleeing princess.

>Take the chance to disengage.
>Pursue the DD Princess.
>Other

>>895668
>Take the chance to disengage.

>>895668
>>Take the chance to disengage.

>>895492
>>895508
>>895588
The way Vahlen's shipgirl is designed, she's going to be like a Sea Control Ship x Kirov BC.
And the mental stability of a Cyber-Newtype

>>895668
>>Take the chance to disengage.
We're a distraction. Let's lead them on a merry chase

>>895668
>>Take the chance to disengage.

>>895668
>Take the chance to disengage.

>>895668
>>Take the chance to disengage.
Do not pursue Lu Bu, or in this case the Evil Harusame-Zeong

>>895668
>>Take the chance to disengage.

>>895668
>>Take the chance to disengage.

>>895668
>>Take the chance to disengage.

>>895668
>Take the chance to disengage.

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>>895668
"Shit, break break!" You yelp to Kumano as you focus on weaving through the thicket of torpedoes. Kumano does the same, though a bit more sluggishly. Thankfully, these small human bodies of yours made dodging these damn things waaaaay easier.

"Is... is it over?" Kumano pants as the torpedoes finally pass.

You check your radar. The Abyssals are no longer pursuing. In fact, they're actually sailing west at fully speed, back towards the strait. Looks like your backup had finally arrived.

"H--l. D- y-u r--- me?!" Your radio crackles with Enterprises' worried voice. Whatever interference the Abyssals had put up was starting to weaken allowing you to contact the the others.

"Yo, E! Me and Kumano got things handled here!" You say confidently.

"G-ea- n-ws!" Enterpries responds. "We're c-m-- to yo-!"

As if to cap off her words, you could see a squadron of Hellcats buzz you from above, letting you know you were under friendly skies now.

"Well, I suppose I should compliment you on your performance!" Kumano coughs as she tries to regain her elegant air. "It was... beyond expectations."

>Thanks, you were "beyond expectations" too!
>Um... thanks?
>Thanks, Dolphin.
>Other

>>895769
>>Thanks, Dolphin.
Imitate the battle cry of tortured piscines!

>>895769
>>Other
headpat or hug+noogie.

>>895769
>>Thanks, you were "beyond expectations" too!

>>895769
>Thanks, you were "beyond expectations" too!

>>895769
>>Thanks, Dolphin.
>>Other
Hugs and headpats!
Haremette acquired!

>>895769
>>Thanks, Dolphin.

>>895769
>>Thanks, Dolphin.

I hope we can still bully Kumano, that she not yet use to us.

>>895769
>>Thanks, Dolphin.

>>895778
>>895776
Both of these.

>>895769
>>Thanks, Dolphin

>>895769
>Thanks, Dolphin.

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>>895769
"Thanks, Dolphin!" You grin as you give her a thumbs up.

"What? Do-" And then Kumano realizes and she goes completely pale. "Nooooooooo! I did it again!!!"

Again?

"Pleeeeease don't tell anybody about that!" Kumano begs. "I-I was too caught up in the moment and- AAAAGH IT'S SO EMBARRASSING!"

"Whoa, Kumano, chill down for a sec." You blink. "I was just ribbin' ya."

"Ohmygosh nobody will take me seriously..." Kumano squeaks as she deflates like a punctured ball.

>Really, I don't think it's such a big deal.
>All right, I won't tell anybody.
>Dohohohoho, I know your weakness now!
>Other

>>895891

>Other
They take you seriously? (skeptical voice)

>>895891
>>All right, I won't tell anybody.
>Please explain

>>895891
>>Really, I don't think it's such a big deal.
>>Other
"Making cute noises can be...charming, after a fashion."
Time to put a hand on her hip, make her squirm.

>>895891
>>All right, I won't tell anybody.

>>895891
>>All right, I won't tell anybody.
>>Dohohohoho, I know your weakness now!

>>895891
>>All right, I won't tell anybody.
>>Dohohohoho, I know your weakness now!

>>895891
>Really, I don't think it's such a big deal.

>>895891
>>Really, I don't think it's such a big deal.

>>895891
>All right, I won't tell anybody.

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>>895891
"All right, I won't tell anybody." You nod, but with a sly little smirk. "But at least I know your weakness now!"

"Nooooooo!" Kumano whimpers. "A-are you going to have your way with me...!?"

"Nah, I'm already spoken for." You shake your head. "Besides, you ain't exactly my type. It's just something nice to keep in the pocket, ya know?"

"To be at the mercy of an American again..." Kumano sighs.

"Hey, buck up, like I said, I won't tell anybody, unless ya somehow piss me off something fierce!" You laugh.

"I'll, I'll keep that in mind." Kumano sighs.

At this point, the rest of the task force was beginning to sail into sight, and it looked like they've certainly gotten into the thick of it. Pretty much all of them had battle damage in some form or another, save the carriers.

"We walloped their arses right good, didn't we, Dorsie?!" A slightly crispy Kongou says cheerfully.

"I suppose we did..." Dorsie sighs, her desire to be rid of Kongou leaking through her normally stoic expression.

"Hey, good job, Hoel!" Iowa gives you the thumbs up. "Your play really helped us out there! Sweet Pea would be proud!"

>Nah, she'd probably chew me out or something for going out on my own again.
>You really think so?
>Other

>>895891
>All right, I won't tell anybody.
Least of all those evil Japanese fishermen.

>>895996
>>Nah, she'd probably chew me out or something for going out on my own again.

>>895996
>Nah, she'd probably chew me out or something for going out on my own again.

>>895996
>Nah, she'd probably chew me out or something for going out on my own again.

>>895996
>>Nah, she'd probably chew me out or something for going out on my own again.

>>895996
>You really think so?

>>895996
>>Nah, she'd probably chew me out or something for going out on my own again.

>>895996
>>Other
GIve her a call.
Sweet pea I did something stupid again but survived!

>>895996
>Nah, she'd probably chew me out or something for going out on my own again.

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>>895996
"Nah, she'd probably chew me out or something for going out on my own again." You roll your eyes.

"Ahahaha, ya don't know Sweet Pea at all, then!" Iowa laughs as she slaps you on the back playfully. "I can't wait to tell her all about it when we get back!"

"Wha-" You don't have time to finish when Iowa sails off to check on the rescued shipgirl.

You radar picks up an incoming JMSDF helicopter that's arriving to extract. It should be here in few minutes. You look around and see DesDiv 6 forming up a picket patrol with your sisters. Enterprise seemed to having quite the reunion with Saratoga while Midway and Kaga seemed to be in a rather heated debate. Dorsie seemed to have shaken off Kongou for the moment and was sharing a drink with San Fran, who similarly managed to escape DesDiv 6.

>Check on your sisters and DesDiv 6.
>Check on San Fran and Dorsie.
>Check on the carriers.
>Check on the rescued shipgirl.
>Other

>>896091
>Check on the rescued shipgirl.

>>896091
>>Check on San Fran and Dorsie.

>>896091
>>Check on your sisters and DesDiv 6.

>>896091
>Check on San Fran and Dorsie.

>>896091
>Check on the rescued shipgirl.

>>896091
>>Check on the rescued shipgirl.

>>896091
>Check on the rescued shipgirl.

>>896091
>>Check on the rescued shipgirl.

>>896091
>>Check on the rescued shipgirl.

>>896091
>>Check on the rescued shipgirl.
Let's see who we got!

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>>896091
You float over to the rescued shipgirl, who's just laid down on the water's surface. Her Rig was practically shredded to pieces past the point of recognition, and her human body was covered in bruises and cuts and burns. She lay still, only her shallow breathing demonstrating she was even alive at all.

"This isn't just battle damage." Iowa seethes, her hands balling into fists. "Those fuckers tortured her."

"Why would they do that?" You frown.

"Maybe they wanted info out of her. Maybe it's because they're evil bitches. Either way, doesn't change what they did." Iowa's eyes flare briefly with anger.

"Maybe we should try talking to her..." You mumble. "Let her know she's safe."

"You might make things worse." Iowa warns.

>Try to wake her up.
>Leave her be.
>Other

>>896164
>>Try to wake her up.

>>896164
>>Leave her be.

>>896164
>Leave her be.

>>896164
>Try to wake her up.

>>896164
>>Try to wake her up.
Normally letting injured people rest is the optimal choice. But in this case, if she wakes up and then sleeps knowing she's with allies, I'd think she'd sleep easier. Less nightmares maybe.

>>896164
>Leave her be.

>>896164
>Try to wake her up.

>>896164
>>Leave her be.

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>>896164
Welp, it looks like we're tied up, so time for a roll off!

1. Wake up.
2. Leave be.

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>>896223
"Hey..." You kneel down and gently pat the injured shipgirl. "You okay? Can you hear me?"

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>896225

Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>896225

>>896231
Damn you RNG...

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>896225
Time for a kiss?

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>>896231
SUCKER PUNCHED

>>896231
i don't always roll good. But when I do, I always get nat1-ed.

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>>896231
Looks like we have a classic VMQ moment like that one time we woke up Sam...

>>896225
>>896231
>>896242
History just loves to repeat itself, doesn't it?

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>>896231
WELL

Would you like to use a FATE POINT to negate that 1? You currently have 3 points!

>Y
>N

>>896252
>>N

>>896252
>>N
I kinda want to see a Sturmfuhrer receive a punch like last time.

>>896252
>Y

Don't want her shooting us or going full Abyssal

>>896252
>Y
Hell yes

>>896252
>Y

>>896252
>>Y

>>896252
>>N

>>896252
>Y

>>896252
>Y
We'll earn that fate point back next thread.

>>896252
>>Y

>>896252
>N

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>>896252
>FATE POINT USED
>2 points remain

The girl suddenly struggles and thrashes, as if she was in fear. Did she still think she was in Abyssal custody?

"Whoa, whoa! Calm down! You whisper as you clutch one of her hands with your own. The warmth of your hand seems to reassure her, and one of her eyes opens every so slightly, red and bloodshot.

"F...friend?" She croaks.

"Yeah, yeah, I'm a friend!" You nod, feeling her grip tighten on your hand. Meanwhile, the extraction helicopter is starting to drop down to pick you all up. "My name's Hoel. What's yours?"

"Indy...." The girl coughs.

"Indianapolis?!" Iowa gasps.

Wait a minute, wasn't she-

"Sweet Pea is not going to like this." Iowa frowns.

Oh fuck, now you remember! Indianapolis was Portland's sister ship. Her only sister ship, in fact. As far as you could tell, Indianapolis had never "come back" like Portland did, which had always caused her some anxiety.

And yet here she was, alive but brutalized by her Abyssal captors. How was Portland going to react when she saw her...?

>Portland doesn't need to know about this right now.
>We're going to have to tell her.
>Other

>>896350
>>We're going to have to tell her.

>>896350
>We're going to have to tell her.

>>896350
>>We're going to have to tell her.

>>896350
>We're going to have to tell her.

>>896350
>>We're going to have to tell her.

>>896350
>We're going to have to tell her.

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>Other
Tell her after Indy's had a dip in the tanks and is cleaned up.

>>896350
>We're going to have to tell her.

>>896350
>We're going to have to tell her.

Yeah, fucking Indy being back is not something to keep from Portland for any reason.

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"We're going to have to tell her." You sigh. "No way we can keep this from her."

"You're right." Iowa sighs in conjunction with you.

Meanwhile, the helicopter has set down, hovering just above the water's surface as the other shipgirls begin to board. Enterprise and Saratoga carefully carry Indy to the helicopter, and you're pretty much dragged along because she flat out refuses to let go of your hand. Once you reach the helicopter, the medical staff on board take over, detaching what's left of Indy's Rig from her body and carefully setting her down on prepared stretcher. You really have no choice but stay next to her, your hand still clasped securely in hers.

"But I don't blame ya if you wanna let me be the messenger." Iowa grimaces. "Sweet Pea might get a bit... anxious once she knows..."

>I appreciate, Iowa.
>I'll do it.
>Other

>>896397
>>I'll do it.
Noone else who can.

>>896397
>>Other
"Let's go together. This is gonna be hard on her."

>>896397
>I appreciate, Iowa.

>>896397
>I appreciate, Iowa.

>>896397
>>I'll do it.

>>896397
>I'll do it.

>>896397
>>I'll do it.

>>896397
>>I'll do it.

>>896397
>>I appreciate, Iowa.

Best to let Iowa handle it.

>>896397
>I'll do it.

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"I'll do it." You sigh. "I don't really think there's anybody else more qualified than me."

"Well, I don't envy ya, this is heavy stuff." Iowa pats you on the shoulder sympathetically. "I'll be around in case Sweet Pea gets uh... violent."

"Would she really snap like that?" You frown.

"Would you if ya saw one of your sisters like this?" Iowa points out.

"...you have a point." You concede.

That's when Iowa takes her leave to wisely distract the other destroyers from focusing on Indy's predicament. However, you notice San Fran approach. She casually sets next to you, surreptitiously lights a cigarette despite the disapproving glare of the loadmaster.

"Looks like you got saddled with a shit job." San Fran grumbles, puffing out a small cloud of smoke.

"Well, somebody's gotta do it."

San Fran just silently nods, then pulls her flask from her belt and holds it in the air in front of you.

"I won't blame you if you feel like you need a bit of liquid courage." She says. You guess this is her trying to be helpful.

>Just what I need.
>I need to be sober for this.
>Other

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>I need to be sober for this.

>>896433
>>I need to be sober for this.

>>896433
>I need to be sober for this.

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>>I need to be sober for this.

>>896433
>>Just what I need.

>>896433
>Other
Indy needs it, not me.

>>896433
>>I need to be sober for this.

>>896433
>>I need to be sober for this.

>>896433
>I need to be sober for this.

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"Thanks, but no thanks." You shake your head. "I need to be sober this."

"Suit yourself. That means more for me." San Fran shrugs as she downs the contents of the flask herself, holder her cigarette off to the side as she does so.

"Aren't you setting a bad example for your new admirers?" You manage to crack a grin.

"Thankfully, they're kinda distracted right now, and what they don't know can't hurt them, right?" San Fran carefully places her flask back on her belt. "Plus I need a goddamn drink because HOLY SHIT Kongou never shuts the hell up. I'm surprise Dorsetshire hasn't strangled her already."

"Well, she's British first." You muse.

"Crazy fuckers, if you ask me." San Fran shakes her head. "Anyways, good luck, Hoel. You're gonna need it."

"Why does everybody keep saying that to me?" You raise an eyebrow.

"You've never seen Portland when she gets angry?"

"No." You shake your head. "I always thought Sweet Pea was too measured and controlled to actually get angry."

"Hooooooooo boy." San Fran takes ANOTHER flask out from somewhere and takes a pull from it. "I forgot you weren't around when that happened. The shit I've seen..."

However, before you can ask San Fran to explain further, she's already wandered off to find somewhere more private to indulge in her vices.

Meanwhile, Indy is now fast asleep thanks to a cocktail of sedatives and painkillers the medics had given her to ease her suffering. Her hand remains gripped to yours. Even when unconscious she was too afraid to let go.

Shit, what did you get yourself into...?

>And that's it for tonight! As always, next thread is next week! And don't forget Infinite Stars on Saturday!

>>896464
Thanks for the run, Merc!


Looks like no Woel/Indy bonding time anytime soon.

Just great now we're going to face the backlash, can see Portland turning her rage on Hoel. Should have Iowa take it.

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THANKS MERC!

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>>896464
See ya tomorrow, Merc!

Hopefully Sam won't get a new dominant neighbour using her as a meat puppet.

>>896464
Thanks for running.

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>>894759


I want to be served by a delinquent.