>>2369637
Ravais sighs, "Well, you lucked out today, darling, got nothing for you, but feel free to take a blessing."

>Joker's hand: You can transmogrify items into others briefly. Good for tricking people with false cash or gambling with cards.
>Conman's Tongue: All lies get a +40 to their persuasion roll. Great for talking yourself out of trouble, or convincing people something.
>Spy's Shroud: All disguises you perform have much less chance of being seen through, and will never be poor quality, even if improvised.

Ravais smiles, "Choose wisely, doll."

As a mechanic, all of these are useful to you. Avoiding combat is a priority for a machinist.

>what do you do?

>>2369641
>>Spy's Shroud: All disguises you perform have much less chance of being seen through, and will never be poor quality, even if improvised.

>>2369641
>>Joker's hand: You can transmogrify items into others briefly. Good for tricking people with false cash or gambling with cards.

It may really be handy for a mechanic. Especially if one can transmorgify item into something of practical use that is vital for mechanic.

>>2369641
>Conman's Tongue: All lies get a +40 to their persuasion roll. Great for talking yourself out of trouble, or convincing people something.

>>2369641
>Spy's Shroud: All disguises you perform have much less chance of being seen through, and will never be poor quality, even if improvised.
Better that no one knows our face.

>>2369641

>>Spy's Shroud: All disguises you perform have much less chance of being seen through, and will never be poor quality, even if improvised.

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>>2369642
You choose Spy's shroud, feeling... not much different as a shadowy mist seeps into you.

"A good pick, to be sure, probably would do you better without that outfit, but..." The god shrugs as the world fades back in. You are alone at the 'Meran' shrine.

Your comms crackle from Alex, "I can't seem to get myself to wake up... uh, the capital is up river the other way, I have two mercenaries there, the blackmaul brigands... Or you could check in with the elves again. I'm not sure what exactly to do, though..."

You sigh, a variety of options are before you.

>what do you do?

>>2371332
Before we go anywhere, can we do a brief check around where the spatial rift was that alex got pulled in? We could find something of a clue, and no loss in not finding anything.

>>2371370
May as well.

>>2371332
Lets see those two mercs he talks about :V

>>2371370
>>2371408>>2371370

Can we please take a look at those two brigands that alex keeps mentioning? Having a few more hands will be useful.

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>>2371370
You headed to the room with the rift once more to look for clues. Looking through the room, you managed to locate Alex's pistol. A few other things are footprints without treads, a chloroform-soaked cloth that is drying out, and a missing person poster, depicting a blackhaired young girl and to contact a certain lord. It's noted that there is a warning if the girl is injured in any way that the utmost extent of the law will be levied forth against the cause.

...You aren't familiar with Lord Arteth, but you suspect if old nobility terms apply, he's goitta be pretty powerful. Perhaps that girl under the knowledge goddess knows?

>what do you do?

>>2372200
You could consider the idea to look for information on this particular lord, what the notice was for... Or perhaps you could pursue the mercenaries Alex mentioned while you have room for two people in your vehicle.

There is also the matter of the elves. You doubt it would take them much longer to complete the shrine, and the sooner they do that, the sooner you can remove your helmet.

Alternatively, you could do none of these things and look around the place, looking for rumors, although you doubt Alex would appreciate such a lack of concern for his smaller body.

Regardless, you could do anything at this point...

>What do you do?

>>2372539
We should visit the elves and check the shrine/grab the blessing.
It definitely seems like loli Alex is... relatively safe currently.

>>2372554
Maybe we can have loli alex be a princess. I vote this,

>>2372539
Alex is hardly in a proper state to command us. I mean, she is nervous and she is overwhelmed by the change (otherwise we can just say that she is), so it only be good of us to make the right decision even if she doesn't like it. For everyone's sake, of course.
We should look around and gather rumors, giving the elves the time they need.

>>2372724
....Can we also pick up or at least visit those mercs o3o.

>>2372733
We can visit everyone we find interesting. Though, Alex hardly will be as excited as she should be.

>>2372200
>>2372539
I guess a mix of
>dont forget to pick up the gun, and pocket the wanted poster
>nose around for rumours and point of interest in the near vicinity, especially infor regarding this particular lord
And
>go find those mercs, they might be useful in providing brute force and/or local intel
Would do okay I think.
If we have some way to take pictures or record, maybe we could snap a shot of those footprints as well.

>>2372539
Get those mercs, and try to track down alex's body with thier help

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>>2372724
>>2372733
>>2372757
>>2373147
You gather the pistol and poster. No sense leaving a Federation gun in an unknown area. You decide to check the area, listening for rumors. You catch a few on some guy named Daichi who is incredibly powerful nearby, something about the royal court of the empress having a ball... The next year for children to start training in the magic academy...

Finally you hear something from the guards. You move in to listen, looking away from them.

"-apparently they found her." One guard states.
"Bah, another false claim I bet. A nobleman's brat missing for a week? I bet she's dead by now."
"No, no, I swear, they had a magician and everything, it's her."
"But they also found evidence of a witch's curse."
"Aye, but it's not her form. They think the witch muddled the girl's head."
"Until they they tell us to take down the posters, I'll hold off on thinking that."

You pause, pulling out your poster, "Excuse me, you won't happen to be talking about this one, right?"

"Shit, another one. Listen..." The guard looks you over, "foreigner, someone already found Lord Arteth's missing girl. You are out of luck."
"Allegedly." The other adds.
"By brat, do you mean..."

"Daughter. Miriam Arteth. You think a lord would put out a missing person poster for a servant girl or concubine?"

"I see, and where is Arteth?"
"Aldenia. Garden city where all those uptight high-blood asshats live. Must be nice, living in that gilded bubble of theirs."
All information is good here, "Gilded bubble?"
"Aye, the damn city has an old magic barrier around it, built on ancient ruins or some such. Only those invited can get in. It's where they have all the villas and the magic academy for the nobles, so they can avoid looking at the rabble for most of their cushy lives." The guard spits, "bastards living large while we deal with dragons and raiders with a fucking flying city."

"I'm sorry? Flying city?"

"Mera's tits, have you not heard of it? A flying city built by some enlightened assholes. Then an army of bandits attacked it and took the thing over. Now there's a city full of bandits in the sky, just pillaging whatever they feel!"

Well, that's nice...
"Ahem, well, thank you for the information... which way to the capital?"
"Oh, upriver, can't miss it. You a pilgrim?"
"Yeah, I'm a pilgrim, just visiting temples." You respond, glad to have an excuse. They nod and wave, seeing you off.

You return to the Hummingbird. It seems Alex was mistaken for the daughter of Arteth, and now in some sort of inaccessible city for the elite... Fantastic. You can only hope he doesn't get found out.

You take off, headed for the capital.

>roll a d100

Rolled 45 (1d100)

>>2374963

Rolled 82 (1d100)

>>2374963

Rolled 84 (1d100)

>>2374963
Kingdom in the Sky vibes not withstanding, fuck.

Rolled 66 (1d100)

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>>2375001
>>2375028
>>2375084
You land outside the capitals, strolling into the city. It's quite loud and bustling, but eventually you ask your way around. After getting some bearings, you ask for... 'the Blackmaul guys.'

A few people know what you mean. Less are receptive. Finally, one man says, "They came into money and got out of the business of banditry. if you've a score to settle, they frequent a tavern on the east end of the city."

Thanking him, you make your way to this tavern. You find a particular muscular man with one eye, and an elf who fits the description of 'thug' more than forest folk.

They look at you, the only person entering at this hour.

"Who are you?"
"I'm with Alex." You reply, "I was sent to pick you up."
"Alex, hrm? how do you describe him?"
"Cocky, black hair, short beard, shiny helmet... obssessed with increasing his firepower."
They look at each other, "Yeah, sounds bout right. What's the job?"
"We've got a town of sorts, setting it up, needing soldiers and the like... in the unknown lands." You respond. You get a couple toothy grins.
"Sounds like our kinda gig then. We were bored anyhow." You see them toss coins to the counter before getting up, "Lead the way."

>The Blackmaul Brigands have returned to the party.

With two thugs at your back, you stroll out of the tavern. The sky is growing dark. You almost bump into a hunched old woman, but you stop short.

"Oh, sorry, almost ran into you there." You take a step back. The woman stares through stringy hair as a grin pulls wide over her teeth. You feel a chill up your back.

"What a polite lady... Why, I think I might just give you a gift for your apology. You didn't even do anything, heeheehee..."
You get the feeling that this might not be such a good gift...
"No backing out of it dearie... it involves that friend of yours... Alex. I bet he's in quite the pickle right now, heeheehee..."
"...what gift?" You cautiously ask.
"Well, I have one for you, or one for your friend... Choose wisely, heheh..."
>Noble's locket - Miriam's keepsake. It will keep Alex from being found out as an impostor. It will appear near her when she awakens.
>Knight's brooch - A Meran Knight's symbol, allowing access to areas of high security... of course, some side effects might occur... heehee...

An ominous choice. The last 'side effect' you heard of was Alex being trapped in that child's body.

>what do you do?

>>2377226
We should take the locket.
Loli Alex is relatively safe there, and I don't like the sound of those 'side effects' for the other item.

>>2377226
>>Noble's locket - Miriam's keepsake. It will keep Alex from being found out as an impostor. It will appear near her when she awakens.

>>2377226
>Nobles Locket
>Nobles Locket
>Nobles Locket
We do not need any side effects, please for the love of god

>>2377229
>>2377231

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>>2377231
>>2377229
>>2377228
You pick the locket.

>child Alex has gained Miriam's Locket

"Ah, yes, Little Miriam's locket. It was the payment she gave me for her request, you know, be grateful. Eheeheehee!" With that, the locket vanished in a flash of purple light. "You know, I was hoping you'd bump into me. I had a wonderful little gift in mind, but..." She shrugs, vanishing into thin air. It occurs to you your thugs are frozen in place, as if petrified. They come out of their frozen state shortly.

Shivering, you decide lingering in town might be a terrible idea.

>what do you do?

>>2377252
Acarit's shrine might be built by now. It might be possible to get that blessing then. This is a personal priority for you.

You could also deliver the mercs to Port Haller, allowing them to train up or take temporary base roles.

Then there is the matter of Alex. You might want to look into the garden city of Aldenia.

Or you could do something else entirely, really, it's up to you.
>what do you do?

>>2377301

Best to deliver the mercs first - logistics wise, it makes the most sense.

>>2377310

Mercs > acarit on the way back > alex?

>>2377301
Acarit, then deliver the mercs, we're in risk whithout the blessing and the mercs can just wait a little more, it isn't that big of a detour anyway.

>>2377252
You fucking idiots, you dumbfucks just mindwiped loli version of Alex!
>>2377228
>>2377229
>>2377231
THE FUCKING KNIGHTS BROOCH WOULD HAVE JUST MADE AN AWKWARD SET OF BLUFF CHECKS AT WORST!

>>2377358
she'll live.

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>>2377358
It would have been san loss and corruptive effects, attempting to turn you into a meran zealot over time.

>>2377358
I wasn't aware that you were the one running this quest now.

>>2378199
Of course that would be the fucking problem, I assume the Loli Alex is getting mindfucked by her broach?

>>2378385
stop being gay

>>2378398
Not until the mindfucking, shapeshifting fetish god is dead. And "most" of the witches lined up and shot.

>>2377301
Nevertheless, I think we should drop the mercs off first, visit the shrine, then come back to the city and search.
I'm not sure how kindly the elves'll take to us walking around with them, and I definitely don't think the merc should know where the shrine is.

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>>2377310
>>2377315
>>2378686
You lead your mercenaries to the Hummingbird, briefly helping them get into the vehicle. Shortly after, you take off. The mercenaries are silent as you shoot past. Forests give way to mountains, then to sandy hot beaches. The shallow sea stretches forth. You hear the bandana'd merc take a sharp breath.

You near the island, landing in the confines of your colony. Alex rushes up to you, "Why aren't you looking for my body?!"
"Because "I have little in the way of information, calm down, here are your mercenaries."
Alex glances around impatiently, "Can I go with you?"
"No, these are your mercenaries, get them up to speed." You respond, rolling your eyes.
"But-" The protest is cut off as your cockpit closes.
"I'm getting that nature god blessing first." You wave, your aircraft kicking off the sandy ground.

You shoot through the air, back to the forests... The elven city. Upon landing the elven spider mech approaches.

"Relax, I came back to see if the shrine was repaired."
"It is... We've arranged a guard for your return."
A guard for what, you could incinerate their mechs with ease...
"Sure..." You respond. The mech leads you to an escort, which guides you. After an hour or so you reach a pristine clearing with a small island and a stone shrine in the center.

The world fades to white...
>roll a d100

Rolled 79 (1d100)

>>2379680

Rolled 15 (1d100)

>>2379680

Rolled 8 (1d100)

>>2379680

Rolled 60 (1d100)

>>2379680

Rolled 15 (1d100)

>>2379680

>>2379680
Rolling to Meet Best girl for a second time

Rolled 98 (1d100)

>>2379782
FOR FUCKS SAKE FORGOT ROLL

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>>2379787
I have to redraw this now.

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>>2379787
>>2379684
>>2379697
>>2379725
>>2379740
>>2379760
You meet... a completely stoned long-haired elf with a mushroom cap on her head, smoking a big fat joint. Mercifully it appears this spiritual realm doesn't have a sense of smell, because you can't detect a whiff of this weed.

The woman gives a sleepy smile, "Heeeey, girl. Howya doin. Great time to come, I just had my snacks, so... what can I do for ya?"

You pause, this is the nature goddess? she seem so high it's doubtful she can even function yight now.
"A blessing, actually..."

"Oh, right, right, yeah. Good stuff, okay..." She pauses, "Oh, my girl Mirna moved out... Bummer. Alright, guess it's just me and Mera... Your pick."

>Mera offers Cleansing of darkness. You will be able to use purifying spells. Picking this will lock out your ability to use any dark magic in the future. Kinda lame if you ask me, cause, like, that stuff is a quarter of all magic, ya know? Oh, and I will give you a curse or something.

>Acarit offers Natural Cure. You will become immune to diseases and pathogens. Course it doesn't work on the goddess herb. There's this dude, this cool guy, he's got a pouch of the good shit, I gave him it, heh... still works.

Acarit leans back and waits for your choice.

>what do you do?

>>2379907
>>Acarit offers Natural Cure. You will become immune to diseases and pathogens. Course it doesn't work on the goddess herb. There's this dude, this cool guy, he's got a pouch of the good shit, I gave him it, heh... still works.

>>2379907
>Natural Cure, also ask about other shrines of hers not in the Endless forest, for alex to Travel too

>>2379930
Support

>>2379907
>Natural Cure

And also
>>2379930

Rolled 8 (1d100)

>>2379907
>Acarit offers Natural Cure. You will become immune to diseases and pathogens. Course it doesn't work on the goddess herb. There's this dude, this cool guy, he's got a pouch of the good shit, I gave him it, heh... still works.

Ask if she can give us something to instantly make people Knurd. Like, -2 drinks levels of sober.

>>2379907
Damn it. I was hoping for Goddess Coke.

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>>2379930
You pause. last choice, you were promptly booted out from this place. Better to ask beforehand...

"Do you have anymore shrines?" Alex seemed a bit interested in revisiting this one.
"Yeah, gotta shitton in the Endless Forest."
"...which is..."
"Oh, shit, right... uuuh, it's another continent? And there's ummm... one in the witchwoods across the desert an shit."
The desert again. You saw it on the horizon when you crossed the mountains before.

"I'll take the natural cure."
Acarit nods, taking a drag from her joint, "kay, cool." With a wave, your body tingles briefly.

>Natural cure obtained.

"Hey, you know, next time you visit, maybe you want one of these too?" She indicates her joint.
"No thanks, that's more Alex's thing." You respond, before the world fades back in.

You are standing in the forest, alongside the guards.
"Alright guys, I'm done..." You move away from the shrine, before lifting off into the air...

>Small Alex will awaken soon.

What to do next is up to you.
Though perhaps you should go back to base and wait for information from Alex...

>What do you do?

>>2380395
Thank the elves for the help, then radio/call/contact alex and ask about the dwarves, and orcs, like where they are, we could use a few more colonists, and it'll give us something to do while we wait for her to awaken

>>2380405

>>2380405
>>2380395

Jajajaja

We should go as an official diplomatic envoy to the Orcs and offer to allow them to harvest the resources by the colony that would otherwise be inaccessible.

>>2380395
Wich to pov of small girl alex
And we deal with getting kidnapped

>>2381068
support

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>>2380405
>>2380411
>>2380425
You thank the elves and lift off into the air. The Hummingbird floats as you contact Alex.

"Where are more potential allies?"

"Erm, in the mountains there are dwarves and orcs, if you mention my name and offer trade, they should be friendly..."

"Oh good." You turn towards the mountains and gun it.

>Small Alex is about to awaken.

You arrive at the entrance of the dwarven city. It takes only Alex's name to allow you entry... already you have some ideas to get their aid. mostly simple mechanical improvements. Regardless, it's going to be a lot of talking.

>Small alex is waking up

>What do you do?

>>2383567
Make our offer to the dwarves that would like to join our colony as Levi, and as she is spreading the word of the colony, or giving a speech, swap on over to loli alex.

>>2383567
Switch to small alex, help them deal with this situation

>>2383567
> Go to Orcs, and start diplomacy.

> Switch to small Alex while Levi is traveling.

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>>2383633
>>2383674
>>2385518

You prepare to engage in difficult and time-consuming negotiations, contacting Haller. After this, you'll move onto orcs.

The dwarves at the dock receive you. You mostly speak of trade agreements and recruitment, and end up getting shuffled into a government building of some sort, taking a number and waiting with some other dwarves.

Goddamnit, they sent you to the dwarven DMV.

>Switching to Alex.

You awaken in your smaller form in a bed. A very large bed. There is a heavy blanket over you. It's somewhat warm and comfy. you are staring up at... a cloth covering?

>What do you do?

>>2385547
First off first. Did someone undress me?

>>2385547
Scan our surroundings without getting out of bed, if possible, do it without making too many movements to be cautious and discrete, we do not need to alert anyone

>>2385565
Support

>>2385547
> Find clothing.

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>>2385569
Deciding the best course of action is to get a look around, you use slight movements of hur head and eyes...

By the door is a maid. She seems to have her eyes closed. There is nobody else in the room. The room itself appears to be lavishly furnished, with paneling along the walls. the walls themselves appear to be sanded, painted wood, with a golden shimmer of ornate paterns in the light. sunlight streams in through a massive window on one side. A closet and a door leading into a... small pool? on the other. A dollhouse lies on the windowed side, along with a tray next to the bed. There is a teapot, still steaming, a plate with a single cookie, and a teacup... Between this and the pillow your head rests on is a locket.

The bed itself appears to be a four-poster bed, carved out of... mahogany? The type of materials rich sentimentalists pay greatly for when a simple steel and plastic frame will do the job.

Also, you do not appear to be wearing your piloting suit anymore... or any undergarments. It feels like you are wearing some sort of light dress or robe under the sheets.

You have not alerted the maid with your cautious movements.

>what do you do?

>>2385702
Not much we can do except call out to the maid, Ill vote for something else, should another Anon have a better Idea, but like, what other option do we have?

>>2385716

>>2385716
Yeah, I don't think we really have a better option right now, so supported.

>>2385716

do this

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>>2385716
>>2385730
>>2385801
>>2385860
"Hey..." You start, moving slightly. The maid jumps, as if not expecting the sound, before letting out a gasp. Before you can do anything further, she rushes out of the room, you hear the click of the large door locking.

"MILORD! MILOOoord..." Her voice trails off as it grows distant, echoing as if in a hallway on the other side. You hear the sound of running feet.

Okay, so you managed to alert the entire structure you are awake.

>What do you do?

>>2385869
Dont panic
>panic

>>2385869
Do a quick swap to levi, to radio adult alex, to tell him about miriam's locket, and what grella said after we had chosen to get the locket over the broach in
>>2377252
this should be done primarily,Just to ensure he gets the locket, and isn't royally fucked if they don't notice it on him, and if possible do this and another action another anon suggests, within the same update

>>2385872
Support

>>2385702
Get you lazy ass up and walk around the room
Put the locket on

>>2385872
>>2385948
>Switched to Levi
"Number 12." (your number is 340)

While waiting in what is clearly the dwarven DMV, you contact Alex.

"Just so you know, I encountered an old woman who gave me a gift... It was some sort of locket that's supposed to help you not be seen as an imposter in your situation. It belonged to Miriam, who you were mistaken for, I think."
"Alright, thanks, should help out of this... erm, situation..." Alex responds.
>Switching to Alex.
You grab the locket beside you, getting up...
>-10 san
>You have gained the perk: Miriam's Memory - you have obtained all the memories of the previous owner of the locket, including muscle memory.
What happens next is a brief flash as your mind is filled with memories and thoughts. Your thoughts? No, someone else's.

Your, er, her name was Miriam Arteth. She was the daughter of a powerful lord and lived in this city, in this room. A sheltered and coddled life under the bubble that kept everything terrible out. But she was one who loved to read and play, and one thing she was particularly enamored with was the idea of adventure. It was what she played with other noble children, it was what she craved, the romanticized stories driving her imagination.

But she wasn't allowed to leave the bubble until after she graduated the magic academy. A task she was going to start on soon...

Then she begged her father to take her with him to the capital, the only place she might be able to go outside the bubble. And for once, he conceded. With an escort of bodyguards, she was able to wander the upper tier of the city...

Then she'd encountered Grella. The guards were frozen as they spoke. The old woman offered her a wish, and of course, Miriam asked to go on an adventure in payment for her precious locket.

The last thing before these memories go dark is Grella's words, "well, I'm sure any adventurer wouldn't pass on a cheap new sword... heheheh..."

After that rush, you find yourself standing in the room, locket around your neck. This room is yo- Miriam's room. The tray with the teapot containing one of her favorite teas and cookies.

You know understand why you were mistaken for her... aside from your hair being uncared for, you look exactly like Miriam. No doubt this was what that witch was aiming for in the first place. Her encounter with Miriam must have been recent. The weather in those memories was nearly the same... Maybe a bit colder.

Regardless, you now know this location, Arteth Manor. The maid has locked you into the room to get Lord Arteth... Miriam's father.

>What do you do?

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>>2387006
image didn't load, damnit

>>2387006

dont panic

>panic

>>2387006
We should find that sword.

>>2387006
try to look through the memories for anything that might help you get out, or levi help you out

>>2387006
Shit.
>Explain in simple terms why his daughter is most likely dead, and the person he is speaking to is made from a witches curse. He is currently speaking to a forcefully shapeshifted person that is part of a hivemind. We can offer a description of the witch that accosted an associate of ours and sent us her memories. If it will smooth things over then we can offer to try and bring the witch to him. But warn about the patron of the witch being extremely powerful, and has likely taken his daughter for something.
Jesus this fucking god is as bad as Guanter O' Dimm.

>>2387075

this

>>2387027
This as well, if we can bring him his daughter sword, he can try to fix her. But warn him too that it likely wont end well.
>>2387075

>>2387096
>>2387075
But tell him after we make absolutely sure that we are not being watched by someone else.

>>2387075
I don't really know about this anon, He may react negatively to the information, it would maybe be better to get a judge of his character before we go and blab everything to him, and if we say we are cursed, they may connect the dots and find we are alex down the line, which wouldn't be the best idea within one of mera's cities.

My vote is more to bide our time, until levi can spring us from here, or we can escape ourselves.

>>2387121
This.

>>2387121
It would be worse to hide it from him, I agree on checking his mental state though. However it doesn't really mater as no one is actually sure who the thief is, and Mira doesn't know about the secrect identity still. We just say we are someone else, or some random thug from the sewers if necessary.

>>2387075
I think it might be a very bad idea to do this.

We should bide our time.

>>2387006

Combine these two >>2387121, >>2387075

Tell our "Dad" that we were kidnapped by Grella and that she took half of us somewhere, and tied the other half to "Alex".

Beg him to keep it a secret because Mera is trying to kill Alex, and your lives have been linked so if one of you dies the other does too. You don't want to be a `necessary sacrifice`.

acutaly guys, lets go full spy and pretend to be the guys daughter, we have the memories, we can do it.

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you all do realize, Miriam's 'dad' hasn't even arrived yet, right?

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>>2388068
Blargh support.
>>2388608
*shrugs*

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>>2388068
>>2388014
>>2387669
>>2387125
>>2387121
>>2388662
You quickly check to see what information you can glean from Miriam's memories...

>You learned Small Fireball - an offensive magic spell taught to children with magical aptitude.
>You learned Defensive Barrier - a magical defense spell that can withstand weak attacks
>you learned Fairy Light - a magical light source that floats in the air, commonly known by young mages.
>You learned Arteth Sigil, a spell only usable by those containing the Arteth bloodline, to show heiritage. if used by another member of the Arteth line, theirs will automatically activate. Useless without family bloodline.
>You learned Draust Sigil, only usable by descendants of the Draust bloodline. Exact same function as Arteth sigil.

You learn a few other things. Miriam, for instance, has interacted with the empress' daughter, as well as several families containing royal knights... This family has a royal knight as well... Actually, it seems the Arteths are quite important.

You hear footsteps and voices. One you recognize as moth- Lady Alicia Arteth, and another as fath- Lord Theodor Arteth... Along with the maids, Valentina, Cait, and Darcy.

"-it's possible it's not her too!" One maid protests.
"Doubtful. I was told she'd be found in that town." Lord Arteth responds.
"And you believe a witch?" A different maid asks.
"The hunters said the magical flow in her matched Miriam. Do you have any idea how rare that is?"
"But the priestess detected a witch's curse." the first maid added.
"Around her head. If her mind is gone, we can simply take her to the temple and erase her mind. We can start over from there..." Lord Arteth snaps back.
"Dear, the academy, though, she's to start within a month! if we erase her mind it'll take time to get her back to that point..." Lady Arteth states, raising her concerns... your concerns adding to it.
"I said I would do anything to get her back. I consorted with witches, bribed guards, hired arcane hunters... Now I have someone who fits her to the letter and now you raise doubts?!" The door bursts open, "I will prove to you she is Miriam!"

You are caught, standing in the room with the door filled with maids and two well-dressed people that the new memories and thoughts recognize as parents.

Lord Arteth casts the Arteth Sigil spell, causing a crest to flash in the air before him.

...and then one flashes right before you, much to your surprise.

"See? It is Miriam!" The lord responds to the women.
"Or it's a bastard child, Miriam has the blood of TWO houses!" With that, Lady Alicia casts Draust Sigil.

And then one appears before you briefly as well.

"Oh goddess, it is Miriam!" Alicia cries.

...You look at the locket briefly. If you have the bloodlines needed to cast those sigil spells... that means this body no longer contains Alex's DNA...

It's a good thing your other body is entirely unaffected by all this, right?

>What do you do?

>>2388710
Be silent and look confused, like any other normal kid would be if they were suddenly roused from their sleep. Nope, nothing suspicious going on here.

>>2388710
>"Around her head. If her mind is gone, we can simply take her to the temple and erase her mind. We can start over from there..." Lord Arteth snaps back.
That would be disconcerting even if we were the real Miriam. Playing the fuck along for now is probably for the best bet even if it could cost us sanity.
Use Alex Grande to inform Levi about the last few minutes of development.

>>2388718
This, seems like the most sensible and safest option:

>>2388710
Play the part, what would miram do here?

>>2388718
yeh dis

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>>2388728
>>2388718
>>2388962
You decide to stare in confusion at the spectacle. The two nobles looking to each other.

"Well, she is our daughter then, but what of her mind?" Lady Alicia (mom) asks.

Lord Theodor looks you over, "Well, she looks confused..."

It's probably best to keep silent in this event.

"Very well, I'll test her, dear." He nods at you, "Miriam, I want you to cast your favorite spell."

Well shit, looking back at the spells she had, she used all of them quite a bit... though the first thing that comes to mind is 'a sparkly spell.' Something fun and cheerful.

your options
- Small Fireball
- Defensive Barrier
- Fairy light
- Enchanted Shield
- Purification Bolt
- Cure Ailment
- Corruption
- Choking Mist

Of these, fireball, purification bolt, and fairy light fit the description of 'sparkly.'

>What do you do?

>>2390117
>- Fairy light

>>2390117
Fairy light

>>2390117
>Fairy Light
Should be right.

>>2390117
Corru----
Just kidding, fairy light

>>2390117

Out of the three we only learned fairy light and fireball from her memories. Fairy light sounds like the best option

>>2388710
>>You learned Arteth Sigil, a spell only usable by those containing the Arteth bloodline, to show heiritage. if used by another member of the Arteth line, theirs will automatically activate. Useless without family bloodline.
Lel you people are falling for the bait. It's this.

>>2390117
- Fairy light

>>2390155
Wait, can we even use that?

>>2390463
We learned it, why wouldn't we be able to use it?

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>>2390122
>>2390125
>>2390128
>>2390133
>>2390137
>>2390372
You cast Fairy Light. A small glowing, sparkling ball appears in the air, bobbing towards the noble couple. You can see tears start to well in the eyes of Lady Alicia.

The next instant, you are caught in an inescapable grip, your face smothered by something soft.

"Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry for doubting... It's okay now, you're home, your safe... Mommy's here." Lady Alicia has you in a tight embrace. Lord Theodor is still keeping slight distance.

"You are braver than I, dear. The priest will be here shortly to determine if she is still in the witch's thrall." He sighs, "As much as I would love to embrace her, the risks are too great. She could simply be under influence... It's happened before."

"But I'm fine. Oh, sweetie, it's so wonderful to have you home." Part of you (obviously Miriam) wants to just relax into this embrace while the lady (mom) strokes your hair. Another part wants to get out of her grip... But you are pretending to be Miriam, so relax it is.

>-1 san

When she finally releases you, Lord Theodor has left. Alicia takes a few steps back before directing a maid at you, "The priest will be here to see you, Valentina will make sure you are bathed and dressed. I will see you soon, dear." With that, Alicia departs with the other maids, leaving you with...

Valentina, former adventurer, Miriam's favorite maid on staff, and the girl's personal maid...

In other words, someone who knows Miriam better than she does. From what you understand of her, Miriam seems to love her stories of adventure... which probably lead to this whole situation. And now she...

is going to bathe...

Shit, you forgot, since your pilot suit handles those things! You need to take care of your body's hygiene without it! Or rather, the maid does.

She stares at you as you stare back. Avoiding a bath doesn't seem to be an option here...

What's Levi doing?

>what do you do?

>>2391325
We do the bathing but maid dose no tuchy as she can inform us of hows things been since we went missing

>>2391325
Miriam knows how that normally goes---i think we should rely more on that for a bit, trust her.

Whats levi's place in line anyways?

>>2391482

dis

>>2391482
Support

>>2391325
Wait, so did we have a spare suit for small alex this entire time? I'm confused.

>>2394545
yes, because magic.

Continuing here!
>>2396824
The discord is here:
https://discord.gg/P7t332