>>1811568
>>Insist it was your fault.

>>1811568
>>Stay silent.
she did shoot him

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>>1811568
>>Insist it was your fault.

We're not going to have to go to a soirée, or something to apologize are we?

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>>1811568

Just here to drop this straight from the presses.

>>1811568
>>Insist it was your fault.

>>1811568
>Insist it was your fault.

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>>1811611
Whoa!

>>1811611
Nice work!

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>>1811584
>the humble templar being forced to do "paladin work" wearing fancy, decked out ceremonial armour with ornamental weapons that couldn't cut bread.

>>1811568
>Insist it was your fault.

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>>1811568
You rap your gauntlet against your chestplate, signifying that if anyone was to be blamed, it would be you. Morgan fired on your call, after all.

"Hmph, I'm not about to get into a discussion of who exactly is at fault." Havel crosses his arms sternly. "Morgan fired the shot, and nothing can change that."

"So are we going to be punished?" Morgan asks, getting straight to the point.

"Sol no. Why would I do something like that?" Havel shakes his head. "But I recommend you steer clear of the city for the time being, ESPECIALLY you, Templar. Nothing riles Elves more than the sight of black armor."

You nod in agreement.

"Maybe we should checked for quests while we were at the Guild..." Morgan sighs.

"No need for that." Havel interjects. "It seems your deeds have not escaped the notice of the Marshals, Templar. They were wondering if you would be willing to handle several quests of their own."

You nod. Anything for the Templar Order.

WITCH HUNT: The Witchhunters have received word that rogue mages have fled to the Frontier in an attempt to evade the reach of the Mage Knights. Now is the perfect opportunity to show them Sol's justice.

ROGUE WARBAND: A small Orcish warband has managed to slip past the frontlines in Voss and are believed to be camped in the Frontier. The Crusaders would very much like to have this stain on their honor rectified.

MONSTER SUPPRESSION: The Champions have heard rumors of a Manticore taking up residence in the mountains near Eisenwand. It would bring great glory to whoever can seize its heads.

>WITCH HUNT
>ROGUE WARBAND
>MONSTER SUPPRESSION

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>>1811832
>>WITCH HUNT

The cute kind, or the old, decrepit ones?

>>1811832
>MONSTER SUPPRESSION
Our bread and butter

>>1811832
>>MONSTER SUPPRESSION
Sort of what we do, after all.

>>1811832
>ROGUE WARBAND: A small Orcish warband has managed to slip past the frontlines in Voss and are believed to be camped in the Frontier. The Crusaders would very much like to have this stain on their honor rectified.
TIME TO DO WHAT TEMPLARS DO BEST

>>1811832
>>WITCH HUNT

>>1811832
>ROGUE WARBAND

>>1811832
>WITCH HUNT

>>1811832
>MONSTER SUPPRESSION

>>1811832
>ROGUE WARBAND
And
>MONSTER SUPPRESSION

since we need to be away for a bit

>>1811881
This

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>>1811832
Seems like we don't really have a consensus, so I'll be narrowing down the options!

>WITCH HUNT
>MONSTER SUPPRESSION

>>1811903
>MONSTER SUPPRESSION

>>1811903
>>MONSTER SUPPRESSION

At least we're not going sewer adventurering. God knows how big the sewers underneath the city is, or what lurks there.

>>1811903
>>MONSTER SUPPRESSION

>>1811903
>>MONSTER SUPPRESSION

>>1811903
>MONSTER SUPPRESSION

>>1811903
>>WITCH HUNT

>>1811903
>MONSTER SUPPRESSION

>>1811903
>WITCH HUNT

>>1811909
>sewer adventuring
in our armor? not a good idea

>>1811903
>MONSTER SUPPRESSION

>>1811960
And that's not even considering everyone else's thoughts on the prospect.

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>>1811949
I think we'd all be better off having an adventure by the beach.

>>1811977
especially Morgan, whose sense of smell might now be enhanced

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>>1811903
You nod your head at the mention of monster suppression. That was always a nice thing to go for.

"Indeed." Havel chuckles. "The reports indicate that the Manticore has made its burrow in the mountains north of the city. There's no farms or settlements out there, but I'd rather not have something as dangerous as a Manticore lurking so close to the city itself."

You nod in agreement.

"A Manticore..." Morgan puts a hand to her chin. "That's quite the opponent."

"It's a good thing you have a such a dependable party." Have points out. "Now, I doubt that Manticore will be going anywhere, so you may rest here a while longer if you wish."

>Some more rest sounds good.
>We're plenty rested already.
>Other

>>1811993
>Some more rest sounds good.

No reason to purposely deny ourselves sleep. Humans need that, I think.

>>1811993
>>Some more rest sounds good.

>>1811993
>>Some more rest sounds good.

>>1811977
>>1811981
Unless we start handing everyone out plague doctor masks filled to the brim with flowers, I don't think we can ever go down there and find any secret passages, or shortcuts.

>>1811993
>Some more rest sounds good.

>>1811993
>>Some more rest sounds good.

>>1811993
>We're plenty rested already.

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>>1811978
As long as everyone is wearing swimsuits, or boobplate.

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>>1811993
You nod and lean back in your seat. You're in no particular hurry to leave.

"Well, stay for as long as you need." Havel nods and stands up, his heavy armor creaking. "I still have other matters to attend to."

"I think I'll get some sleep." Morgan yawns, her ears and tail twitching as she does so. "Pulled an all nighter keeping an eye on you, after all."

>Go see Nino
>Go see Naru
>Go see Niko
>Get some rest.
>Get some rest with Morgan.
>Other

>>1812031
>>Get some rest with Morgan.
Pretend that we are scared of the moon or some shit.

>>1812031
>>Get some rest with Morgan.

>>1812031
>Go see Nino
Tell her she's going to have a hands on lesson about animals!

>>1812031
>>Go see Nino

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>>1812031
Well, looks like we've got a tie here so let's roll this off!

1. Morgan
2. Nino

>>1812031
>Get some rest with Morgan

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>>1812118
You nod to Morgan as she shuffles off to her chambers as you turn and make your way to library, where you were sure Nino would be.

As expected, she was sitting in a little corner of the library, surrounded by piles of books she's read through and other's she's yet to start on. The one she's reading seems to be written in a script that is completely unintelligible to you.

"Oh, hi there!" Nino's face brightens as she sees you enter. "Where were you? You were gone for so long!"

You just shrug. Just doing a few errands.

"Ha, I guess you had fun, then." Nino nods happily. "I was just sorta reading up on Elven history out of curiosity. It's actually pretty fascinating!"

>Do tell more.
>I'd rather we talk about something else.
>Other

>>1812134
>Do tell more.

>>1812134
>>Do tell more.

>>1812134
>>I'd rather we talk about something else.

>>1812134
>>Do tell more.

Which part in particular? Culture, warfare, religion?

>>1812134
>Do tell more.
Exposition Ho!

>>1812134
>>Do tell more.

>>1812134
>>Do tell more.

>>1812134
>>Do tell more.
Understanding the enemy is one of the many ways to assist in killing him.

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>>1812134
You brush some scattered books aside and take a seat next to Nino, you armor clanking against the stone floor and wooden staircase. Nino, however, takes this chance to pounce and she hops from her spot onto your lap like a cat and she snuggles in.

"So you want to hear more about Elves?" She asks, her eyes sparkling at the opportunity to spread what she's learned.

You nod. Even though you did have knowledge about the Elves, it was a very broad education. Mainly on the best ways to eliminate them as threats. You honestly did not know that much else about them.

"Cool! What do you want to learn about?"

>Their magic.
>Their civilization.
>Their armies.
>Relations with other races.
>Other

>>1812252
>>Their civilization

>>1812252
>>Their armies.

>>1812252
>>Their armies.

>>1812252
>Their armies.

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>>1812252
>>Their magic.

>>1812252
>Their armies

>>1812252
>>Relations with other races.

>>1812252
>Their civilization.

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>>1812252
You make a stabbing motion with your hand, as if you were holding a sword.

"Their fighting ability? Sure!" Nino nods as she snaps her fingers. One of the books in the scattered pile around you levitates into the air and floats right into her hand. You were never going to get used to that.

"Hmmmm, let's see..." Nino's eyes dart as she flips through the pages. "Hmmm, yeah, so it says here that Elven armies typically value mobility over anything else, so their forces tend to consist mainly of skirmishers and cavalry."

You nod. Skirmishers made sense, since being fast and light played to their advantage in the thick, wild forests they called home. But the cavalry was a first. You point to the page where there was an illustration of what looked like an Elf riding a stag.

"Ah yeah, I guess not a lot of people know about Elven cavalry, huh?" Nino grins. "That was their answer for fighting in open ground where they couldn't rely on the forest to mask their movements. Though the concept was still the same. Hit and run attacks on the enemy's flanks until they give up or route. When they're on the defensive, Elves really know their stuff!"

You lean forward. Obviously there had to be weaknesses.

"Well, obviously, being light forces, they don't carry heavy armor or siege equipment, which is why they've always had hard times taking castles and forts and avoided such things. Also, their relatively small population means they're more susceptible to attrition, so they really have no answer to a force that's completely dedicated to running them down. You know, like slash and burning their forests!"

>It's the most obvious tactic, after all.
>You look a bit too eager when you're saying that...
>Other

>>1812354
>>It's the most obvious tactic, after all.
And such fun too!

>>1812354
>You look a bit too eager when you're saying that...

>>1812354

>It's the most obvious tactic, after all.
Purge with fire

>>1812354
>>It's the most obvious tactic, after all.

>>1812354
>>It's the most obvious tactic, after all.

>>1812354
>>It's the most obvious tactic, after all.

>>1812354
>>It's the most obvious tactic, after all.

>>1812354
>>It's the most obvious tactic, after all.

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>>1812354
You nod and ruffle Nino's hair. It was the most obvious tactic, after all.

"Hehe!" Nino giggles cheerfully. "Anyways, nobody's seen Elven cavalry for the last 150 years! Not after the Battle of Moorway Creek!"

You glance at Nino, curious about what she was talking about.

"Well, there was a situation where Tilea was trying to pin down King Auroniel, who was leading one of the largest Elven cavalry warbands ever seen! Over two thousand riders! They were always outrunning the Tileans until one of their generals lured them to the town of Moorway. The creek there was actually dammed up you see, so when the Elves crossed it expecting an easy target, the Tileans opened the dam and flooded the creek, cutting off the Elves' retreat! Five thousand Tilean knights versus two thousand Elven riders! It was a HUUUUUUUGE battle! A total massacre!"

You nod, impressed. Tilean cavalry has always been highly respected. You kind of wished you could have been there to see that battle.

"Gosh, I would've loved to have been there to see that battle!" Nino sighs. "But pulling that off would require some very high level and very forbidden spellcraft..."

You wag a finger at Nino, cautioning her from getting too many wild ideas.

"Don't worry, I was just thinking about it! I'd never actually do it!" Nino assures you.

You, however, not quite fully convinced.

>Continue reading.
>You should probably give Nino a break from the library.
>Other

>>1812438
>>You should probably give Nino a break from the library.

>>1812438
>>You should probably give Nino a break from the library.

>>1812438
>>You should probably give Nino a break from the library.

>>1812438
>You should probably give Nino a break from the library.

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>>1812438
>>You should probably give Nino a break from the library.

>>1812438
>>You should probably give Nino a break from the library.

>>1812438
>>You should probably give Nino a break from the library.

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>>1812438
Perhaps it was time to get Nino to spend some customary time outside the library. It wouldn't do her any good cooped up in this dusty old room all day. You start to stand up, gently setting Nino aside as you do so.

"Awwww, are we done already?" Nino pouts.

You point your thumb over to the door.

"All right..." Nino sighs as she reluctantly sets down her book. "Let's go then."

>Lead Nino out by the hand.
>Carry her on your shoulders.
>Other

>>1812525
>Carry her on your shoulders.

>>1812525
>>Carry her on your shoulders.

>>1812525
>>Carry her on your shoulders.

Just wait till Romulus is the one carrying Nino everywhere instead of him hiding in her backpack.

>>1812525
>>Carry her on your shoulders.

>>1812525
>>Carry her on your shoulders.

>>1812525
>>Carry her on your shoulders.

>>1812525
>>Carry her on your shoulders.

>>1812525
>Carry her on your shoulders.

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>>1812525
You lift Nino up effortlessly, the little mage barely weighing more than a feather to you as you set her upon your shoulders.

"H-hey!" Nino stammers. "T-this is embarrassing! I'm not a kid!"

You reach a hand up and poke her in the cheek. She was definitely still a kid. Therefore there was nothing improper with this level of treatment.

"F-fine!" Nino pouts. "Then if that's the case, you'll do what I tell you to!"

Honestly that depended on what she wanted, but you shrug just to hear her out.

"I wanna do a little magic training outside!" She says, pointing towards the gate. "Big Meanie Havel won't let me do anything in the courtyard, so we have to go outside the walls. I have some new spells I wanna try out!"

Hmmmm, well, having Nino master her skills was always important, but venturing outside the Monastery meant there would be a chance you'd be seen...

>It should be fine.
>Recommend she do something else.
>Other

>>1812604
>>It should be fine.

>>1812604
>>It should be fine.

>It should be fine.

>>1812604
>>It should be fine.

>>1812604
>>It should be fine.
Is it a transformation spell?

>>1812604
>It should be fine.

Havel said not to be inside the city. Technically, the Monastery isn't in the city.

>>1812604

>It should be fine.

>>1812604
>>It should be fine.
>>1812619

The non-lewd one or the lewd one?

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>>1812604
You nod and take her out of the front gate. You already knew of the clearing where Nino commonly practiced her magic. It was far enough out of the way that Nino's spells wouldn't attract much attention. Well, most of the time, anyways.

"Okay, okay!" Nino leaps off your shoulders and skips to the middle of the clearing. "So what do you wanna see?"

You're starting to get the feeling that this was less training and more Nino wanting to show off in front of you.

>Let's see if you refined your fire magic.
>I haven't seen much ice magic from you.
>Do you have anything more exotic?
>Other

>>1812604
>It should be fine.

>>1812648
>>Do you have anything more exotic?

Utility spells are nice.

>>1812648
>I haven't seen much ice magic from you.

>>1812648
>>Do you have anything more exotic?

>>1812648
>>Do you have anything more exotic?

>>1812648
>>Do you have anything more exotic?

>>1812648
>>Do you have anything more exotic?

>>1812648
>>Do you have anything more exotic?

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>>1812648
You shrug. You guess you just wanted her to impress you.

"All right! One super spell coming right up!" Nino licks her lips and rubs her hands together as she prepares her spell...

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>1812687

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>1812687
Here comes the snow!

Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>1812687

>>1812690
Hot damn!

>>1812690
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oT9NaHuQvhk

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>>1812690
Looks like you guys got a 20 right there!

Would you like to bank it for a FATE POINT? You currently have 2!

>Y
>N

>>1812697
>>N

>>1812697
>>N

>>1812697
N

Time for SUPERSPELL

>>1812697
>>N

>>1812697
>>N

>>1812697
>N

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>>1812697
Nino closes her eyes and hold her hand out, palm open and facing upwards. You can feel a sort of static in the air as mana begins to build up. Hovering just above her palm, you could see an infinitely dark speck as it slowly grows into a tiny orb of pure darkness. No, not just darkness. It felt like a void in the very fabric of the world. Pure nothing.

"Isn't it cool?" Nino grins. "This is what the older mages call an errr... singularity! Yeah!"

You lean forward to get a closer look.

"Don't touch it!" Nino warns. "Um, this black ball thing makes whatever it touches disappear!"

You pause, not quite believing what she was saying.

"Honest!" Nino picks up a rock with her free hand and drops it onto the black orb. The rock falls towards the orb and instantly dissolves on contact, as if the orb simply absorbed the object into itself.

"I don't think the mages have managed to find anything that could withstand a singularity!" Nino smiles. "Though, you know, I have to be really, REALLY careful of where I throw it. I'm not quite sure how the trajectory works..."

>That's pretty cool.
>Seems a bit too dangerous.
>Other

>>1812736
>Seems a bit too dangerous.

Like, the type of spell that's only ever used at the last minute.

>>1812736
>>Seems a bit too dangerous.

>>1812736
>>Seems a bit too dangerous.

You seriously have to wonder if it actually leads to another dimension, or plane of existence.

>>1812736
>>That's pretty cool.
That's pretty awesome

>>1812749
a place where we could theoretically carry all of our loot maybe?

>>1812736
>>Seems a bit too dangerous.

>>1812757
Perhaps, if we can find a way to somehow harness the damn thing without creating a full on black hole.

>>1812736
>>Seems a bit too dangerous.
But seems perfect for removing elves.

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>>1812749
>>1812757
>>1812763

>inb4 we manage to contain the Hawking radiation the singularity produces into magic crystals, and inadvertently kickstart the Magitech Industrial Revolution.

>>1812736
>Seems a bit too dangerous.
Loli Mage summoned a Sphere of Annihilation.
*SCREAMS INTERNALLY*

>Seems a bit too dangerous.

We could also use it to cut open walls, roofs and ceilings

>>1812770
>Industrial magic car drifting when?

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>>1812736
You shake your head. A thing like that seemed a bit too dangerous.

"Yeah... it's a bit hard to control. It's not quite as reliable or predictable as fire." Nino nods as the black orb dissipates. "But it's still real cool to see in person! My teachers never would have let me do something like this in the Tower!"

For good reason, probably.

>Maybe we should start heading back.
>Continue Nino's magic training.
>Other

>>1812781
>>Continue Nino's magic training.
MORE MAGIC

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>>1812770
>Arcadian Empire Intensifies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3vT3hp0U5w

>>1812781
>>Continue Nino's magic training.

>>1812736
>That's pretty cool.

>>1812781
>>Continue Nino's magic training

One last spell, and then it's off to bed.

>>1812781
>Continue Nino's magic training.

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>>1812781
You nod at Nino to continue her practice. You could probably afford to tarry for a little while longer.

"All right!" Nino nods. "New spell coming right up!"

>Roll 1d20

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>>1812807
Final Spell!

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>1812807

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>1812807
Be fire for thr purging

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>>1812807
Instead of a massive fire explosion like you were expecting, you instead see numerous small balls of fire form around Nino, like tiny suns. They orbit around her for a few seconds before she points at a nearby tree, and all of the orbs suddenly zip forward and drill themselves in the trunk, burning a series of neat holes into the wood.

"Quite impressive."

You turn to see Caroline and Justin standing at the edge of the clearing, observing intently. Caroline, of course had a rather impatient look on her face, while Justine remained as cool and stoic as ever.

"H-hey, what are you two doing here?!" Nino yelps.

"What, we can't visit or anything?" Caroline grunts. "Jeez, yer really rude for a mage, you know!"

"We merely detected highly elevated levels of mana usage and stopped to investigate." Justin says softly. "I hope we're not intruding."

>Ask them what they're REALLY doing out here.
>Greet them politely.
>Shoo them away
>Other

>>1812826
>Greet them politely.

>>1812826
>>Greet them politely

We totally did not summon a mini black hole which could have destroyed everything.

>>1812826
>>Greet them politely.

>>1812826
>>Greet them politely.

>>1812826
>Greet them politely.
And ask for intel about rogue witches, manticores or orcs in the area.

>>1812826
>>Greet them politely.

>>1812826
>>Greet them politely.

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>>1812826
You shake your head in response to Justine's query. You didn't really mind the twin Mage Knights' presence. In fact, it made you a bit glad that despite all that's happened, the Tower is still looking out for Nino.

"Hmmmm, were fireballs all that you cast?" Justine wonders as she examines the clearing, the tree Nino had used for target practice still smoldering.

"Yeah, you weren't dabbling in restricted magic again, were you?" Caroilne grunts.

"Ah, well..." Nino blanches.

>Cover for Nino.
>See how she handles this situation.
>Tell them she created a "singularity."
>Other

>>1812857
>See how she handles this situation.

>>1812857
>>See how she handles this situation.

>>1812857
>Cover for Nino.
"She cast plenty of shapeshifting spells on us! Dare you see what's underneath?"

>Cover for Nino.

>>1812857
>>See how she handles this situation.

>>1812862
>They take a look underneath our armour and compliment Nino for turning an ugly old man into a handsome hunk.

>>1812857
>>Cover for Nino.

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>>1812857
Looks like we've got a bit of a tie here...

1. Cover
2. See how Nino handles it.

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>>1812873
"W-well..." Nino stammers, trying to figure out a way to explain herself.

Her eyes dart to you, but you ever so subtly shake your head. She was going to have to learn to how to talk to these girls, and other people in general. After all, this was one of your duties as her unofficial guardian.

"You see..."

>Roll 1d20

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>>1812874

Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>1812874

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>1812874

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>>1812874
"It wasn't anything too special!" Nino laughs nervously. "Just practicing my regular spells and totally nothing restricted or forbidden like singularity!"

The twins both pause and look at each other and then back to Nino.

"Okay, we'll let you go for now!" Caroline grunts. "But don't think we'll be so nice next time!"

"We ARE still duty bound to serve the Mage Guild." Justine adds. "So please keep that in consideration."

You nod to them, thanking them for their consideration to you.

"A-Anyways, I guess we should start going now." Caroline says, hesitating.

"Don't you want something from the Templar first?" Justine wonders.

"Why would I even want something from a scoundrel like that?!" Caroline snaps back.

>Headpats.
>Send them on their way.
>Other

>>1812908
>>Headpats.

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>>1812908
>>Headpats.

>>1812908
Why is this even a choice?

>>Headpats.

>>1812908
>Headpats.

>>1812908
>Headpats.

>>1812908
>>Headpats.

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>>1812908
Hmph. Seems like these girls had really taken quite the liking to you. You're starting to suspect the reason they're stopping by at regular intervals wasn't just to keep an eye on Nino, but also to pay visits to you.

Well, that was a suspicion, anyways.

Realizing that this was the best way to have the two young Mage Knights go on about their business, you reach both arms out...

>Roll 1d20

>>1812908
>>Headpats.

Maybe we can do a variation to spice it up a bit?

Princess Carry Headpats!

>>1812908
>>Headpats.

Get behind the ears too!

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>1812932
Headpat!

Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>1812932

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>1812932

Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>1812932

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>>1812932
>when you know exactly where that image is from

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>>1812932
You suppose there's no helping it, really. You press your hands against both twins' silver hair and ruffle it around. Caroline makes a funny squealing noise while Justine stays silent, but does nothing to resist you.

"Huh, I guess headpats are something you just give out to any girl, huh?" Nino grumbles. You could feel her glare boring a hole in your back.

"You should consider it fortunate you have such a skilled knight at your side." Justine points out and then bows her head to you. "Until next time, Templar."

"Yeah, we still gotta kick yer butt for last time!" Caroline grunts, her bravado starting to return.

And just like that, the two Mage Knights take their leave, heading off to do whatever Mage Knights do. You actually weren't too sure what those entailed.

"Man, what a pair of weirdos." Nino sighs as she slumps down to her knees. "Nnnnnnn, feeling kinda sleepy now..."

Just as you thought, Nino had used up quite a lot of mana on those spells of hers. You gently pick her up and start carrying her back to the Monastery.

"Thanks..." Nino mumbles as she rests her head against your chest, trying to get comfortable.

>Take her to her quarters.
>Take her back to the library.
>Other

>>1812948
>>Take her to her quarters.

>>1812948
>>Take her to her quarters.

>>1812948
>>Take her to her quarters.

I almost wanna do other and say go to our quarters. Almost.

>>1812948
>Take her to her quarters.
When she falls asleep after we tuck her in we should remove our helmet and kiss her on the forehead.

>>1812948
Supporting >>1812956

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>>1812948
>Take her to her quarters.

I have a feeling that Morgan or Niko is secretly watching this whole thing unfold.

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>>1812948
You carry Nino back to the Monastery, and by the time you reach the front gate, she's already fast asleep, though she still occasionally mumbles spell incantations under her breath. Even in her sleep, she can't stop thinking about magic.

However, you do get the feeling that she also mumbles your name as well, though it has to be your imagination.

Finally, you reach Nino's room and gently set her down on her bed and tuck her in.

"Nnnnnnn, love you..." Nino slurs.

>Take your leave.
>Kiss her goodnight.
>Other

>>1812966
>>Kiss her goodnight.

>>1812966
>Take your leave.

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>>1812966
>>Kiss her goodnight.

>>1812966
>>Kiss her goodnight.

>She gets a very bleary eyed look at our face, and dreams about princes, princesses, pirates, and everything else kids dream of.

>>1812966
>>Kiss her goodnight.

>>1812966
>>Kiss her goodnight.

The whole monastary somehow feels foreboding. Almost as if sheer envy is seeping through the walls.

>>1812966
>Other
Headpats.

>>1812966
>>Kiss her goodnight.

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>>1812966
You look around instinctively to make sure nobody else was around. After all, taking off your helmet meant making your head vulnerable to attack, which was the last thing you wanted. After being reasonably sure there were no immediate threats, you take off your helmet, lean down, and kiss Nino on the forehead. For good fortune, of course.

For a brief second, Nino's eyes flutter open, and you fear that you've woken her up. However, just as quickly, her eyes slide shut as she slips back into sleep.

Job done, you carefully put your helmet back on and quietly exit Nino's room. Or at least, as quietly as your armor would allow.

...and you exit to find both Naru and Niko waiting in the hall.

"Aw man, that was just too cute!" Niko snickers.

"You're gettin' awfully intimate with Nino there." Naru cracks her knuckles, eye twitching. "Better not be getting IDEAS, you get my drift?"

Looks like this night was going to be far from over...

>And that's it for tonight! As always, next thread is next week. And don't forget KanColle on Friday!

>>1812978
SHE'S JUST A DAUGHTER TO US, WE SWEAR

danks for the thread, Merc!

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>>1812978
See you next time, Merc!

>>1812978
>>1812979
The woes of trying to be a parental figure.

Thanks, boss!

>>1812978
Thanks Merc!

>>1812981
Templar is best onee-san. And okaa-san.

>>1812978
We don't need this from an alcoholic cleric, tiny mage is the daughter we haven't yet gotten.

>>1812987
.....onee-san is a big sister. You're thinking onii-san.

And okaa-san is mother. So....unless there is something I missed you're confused.

>>1812992
Or maybe he's not the confused one here. Both possibilities are equally likely.
Templars gender is still fully up in the air.

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>>1813203
I'd say the Templar is a man since they aren't a Nun unless they're a lady knight. So unless Nino can remember if she dreamed about a handsome man, or a gorgeous woman, we are in the dark.

>"You're gettin' awfully intimate with Nino there." Naru cracks her knuckles, eye twitching. "Better not be getting IDEAS, you get my drift?"

Maybe we should tell Naru that we are a Templar. Not a clergyman.

>>1816488
but Nino's a girl, not a boy

>>1816679
Still a kid.