The odd mishmash of former allies and friends race through the halls of Titans Tower, making for the medical wing, where Psimon is likely to show himself in an effort to take your wounded friends back to the HIVE. You don't recall this man from your days with Blood, but Marissa and Linus seemed familiar with him, so that may be worth asking about.

"I'll see you guys there!" Troia declares after a few moments, leaving the rest of you eating dust as she dashes ahead at super-human speed.

A noise causes you to look over your shoulder, just in time to see Raven fade away into the darkness, presumably teleporting right to the medical wing, and leaving you to run with the others. Cyborg, Linus, and Marissa can only run in the direction of your intended destination, unless you want to risk teleportation. You aren't sure how much energy that would take, and you aren't exactly refreshed at the moment. It may be best to save that for later.

"The two of them won't be enough," Marissa warns.

"Raven's fought Psimon on her own before," Cyborg informs her as your team turns a corner. "Her and Troia will be fine!"

"Even if they can't beat him, they should at least be able to buy us time," Linus adds. "Let's hurry."

You round another corner, nearly colliding with Robin, who is making his way down the hall, leaning on the wall a bit to steady himself in his injured state. Cyborg stops in his tracks, and the three of you behind him pretty much slide into his back, nearly falling to the ground after.

"Cyborg," Robin greets, sounding both relieved and worried. "Troia just zipped past here. What's going on, who set off the alarm?"

"That would be us," Marissa answers, picking herself up and offering a hand to help out Linus.

Robin's relief is quickly replaced by anger, and he gets into the best fighting pose he can manage right now. He doesn't look very threatening, but you know him well enough to understand that even hurt as he is, he's not someone to be underestimated.

"What are they doing here?" he demands.

>A. "I convinced them to stop fighting for Blood. But we can talk about that later. Psimon's here, and he's heading for the medical wing!"

>B. "I'll tell you later. We need to get to the medical wing fast!"

>>C. "What are you doing out here? You should be resting."

>>D. "Why didn't you just try calling us on our communicators?"

>/>>E. Write-in

>>2418702
>A. "I convinced them to stop fighting for Blood. But we can talk about that later. Psimon's here, and he's heading for the medical wing!"

>>2418702
>>A. "I convinced them to stop fighting for Blood. But we can talk about that later. Psimon's here, and he's heading for the medical wing!"

>>2418702
>>B. "I'll tell you later. We need to get to the medical wing fast!"

>>2418702
>A

>>2418702
>A. "I convinced them to stop fighting for Blood. But we can talk about that later. Psimon's here, and he's heading for the medical wing!"
I can't blame Robin for being suspicious, and A doesn't sound like it will take that much longer than B.

>>2418702
>>D. "Why didn't you just try calling us on our communicators?
Is it a trap? Is this psimon? I don't really know him

>>2418707
>>2418709
"I convinced them to stop fighting for Blood," you tell Robin. "But we can talk about that later. Psimon's here, and he's heading for the medical wing!"

"What?!" Robin asks, his voice all fear again. "Psimon? What is he doing here?"

"He's here for your wounded," Linus answers, starting ahead. "And he's going to get them if we don't hurry!"

Marissa follows right behind Linus, while Cyborg moves to help Robin along. You resume your movement toward the medical wing, only to stop as Cyborg suddenly cries out in surprise and falls forward to the ground.

"Cyborg!" Robin shouts in worry, somehow managing to avoid being taken down with him.

Your leader turns and looks down the hall, and you just barely catch the sight of Psimon vanishing around the corner at the other end. Robin moves to give chase, while Cyborg begins to push himself back to his feet, turning in the direction of the fleeing villain, and watching as Robin makes a strong effort to pursue, though to seemingly no effect.

Marissa and Linus are nowhere to be seen, probably having gotten out of earshot while they booked it toward the medical wing. That leaves you, Cyborg, and an injured Robin to deal with Psimon, who now seems to be adopting hit-and-run tactics to use against you.

Cyborg's right arm turns into a Sonic Cannon, and he looks over to you.

"You with us, Crimson?" he asks. "Let's go take this old creep down a peg."

>A. "Sounds like a plan."

>B. "You go, I'll get Robin back to the medical center."

>C. "We should keep heading for the medical wing, we'll be at our strongest if we're all there together."

>/>>D. Write-in

>>2418768
>C.

>>2418768
>>C. "We should keep heading for the medical wing, we'll be at our strongest if we're all there together."

>>2418768
>C
separating makes us easy pickings

>>2418768
>C. "We should keep heading for the medical wing, we'll be at our strongest if we're all there together."
Everyone is expecting us to head to the medical center. Even without considering whether or not Cyborg, Peter, and wounded Robin could handle Psimon, his power set could easily be used to lead us on a wild goose chase, then the others might start looking for us and leave Rose and Starfire with fewer guards.

>>2418789
>>2418815
"We should keep heading for the medical wing," you tell Cyborg. "We'll be at our strongest if we're all there together."

Cyborg looks at you, then looks to the injured Robin, still not seeming like he really agrees with that plan of action. You don't blame Cyborg for wanting to hunt down Psimon and beat him before he has a chance to make a move against the injured, but you aren't even sure that the three of you could do it, or if Psimon's really even around. These could be illusions to draw you into a wild goose chase that leaves the others with less back-up.

"He's right," Robin grunt, pushing himself off of the wall and turning around to start toward you and Cyborg. "We'll just have to hope tower security comes back online and deals with him if he's still around here. If he comes to the medical wing, we'll be ready."

"Wait," Cyborg says, sounding unsure. "Tower security is offline?"

Robin pauses for a moment, looking confused. "Yeah, I-I think that Blood's squad disabled it when they broke in. Haven't you noticed that Psimon hasn't been hit with anything? He hit you in the back and ran off without even being slowed down."

"Maybe we should get security back online then," Cyborg suggests, looking to you. "It'll make the rest of the tower no-man's land for Psimon, and we'll be ready for him if he comes to the medical wing."

>A. "Alright, that sounds like a good idea."

>B. "Can you handle that? I'll get Robin back to the medical wing in the meantime."

>C. "Alright, but let's contact the others and let them know what we're doing, first."

>D. "No, we need to get to the medical wing now."

>E. "I don't like this, but Robin's the leader, it's his call."

>/>>F. Write-in

Realization: we're strong enough to kick Blood out of our head. Perhaps we can trap Psimon in there, allowing the others to disable him while he's stuck. Psimon would not expect it because Blood would NEVER admit failure.

>>2418849
>A. "Alright, that sounds like a good idea."
>F. Ask Robin if he's cool with it
Raven could probably hold Psidawg, speciall if she has help.

>>2418849
>C. "Alright, but let's contact the others and let them know what we're doing, first."
I think turning on the security system is an acceptable risk. I think taking an injured Robin along is less risky than letting Cy go alone, because even if everything goes tits up Peter might still be able to teleport everyone to the medical wing.

>>2418895
Fuck, deadline. I'll support this so we don't get locked.

>>2418849
>>C. "Alright, but let's contact the others and let them know what we're doing, first."

>>2418895
"Alright, but let's contact the others and let them know what we're doing, first," you tell Cyborg, pulling out your communicator.

"No time," Robin insists, limping toward you and your other friend. "Let's just get this handled and meet them at the medical wing. Any time we waste talking is more time Psimon has to make his move."

"We can call them while we walk, dude," Cyborg reminds Robin. "But you're right, we do need to do this quickly, so come on."

Robin doesn't protest any further as you take out your communicator and call for Troia, assuming that she made it there long ago with her super speed. You're greeted by her face as she answers the call.

"Hey, where are you and Cyborg?" she asks you.

"We're with Robin," you answer. "We're going to put the tower security back online."

"With Robin?" Troia asks in confusion before a look of realization comes to her face. "Peter, that's not Robin!"

As if on cue, something strikes you in the back, and a searing pain erupts from it, spreading through much of your body as you're thrown forward to the ground, the communicator sliding from your hand as you hit the floor. The sound of Cyborg's Sonic Cannon being fired follows only seconds after, with the sound if it striking something coming just after that. As you push yourself back to your feet and turn around, you see Robin gone, and Psimon standing with a barrier between him and Cyborg.

"That barrier won't hold forever," Cyborg promises the man. "I'll break it, then I'll break you!"

Psimon doesn't say a word, but a moment later, the ground beneath Cyborg's feet crumbles, and your friend is sent screaming to the level below, hitting the ground hard, and having bits of debris fall on top of him. You know he'll be fine after a hit like that, but Psimon's divided the two of you for the moment.

Dropping his barrier, Psimon looks to you with a smile.

>A. Attack! Get in there and use your special form of martial arts.

>B. Create a barrier and try to hold out until Cyborg can rejoin the fight

>C. Crush him like a bug. Let your full force of anger free, and squash him into paste.

>D. Unleash your righteous fury and hit him with powerful Psychic Strikes

>E. Draw your blaster and start shooting

>F. Throw the grenade that you took from Paul

>/>>G. Write-in

>>2418956
>>A. Attack! Get in there and use your special form of martial arts.

>>2418956
>E.

SUPPRESSING FIRE!

>>2418956
>A. Attack! Get in there and use your special form of martial arts.

>>2418956
>E. Draw your blaster and start shooting
>>G. Use the blaster fire as a distraction and jump in after Cyborg.
Peter can fly so he'll have an easier time going down a level than Cy will have getting back up. Psimon really wants to split us up so I'm not inclined to let him.

>>2418968
>>2418982
Deadlock.

>>2419015
Can we use gun kata as a draw breaker?

>>2419025
>Can we use gym kata as a draw breaker?
ftfy

>>2419025
I'd be cool with that.

>>2419025
So, using your gun in addition to martial arts?

Yeah, sure.

>>2419040
Precisely

>>2419031
Noice

>>2419030
How... how did I not know this was a thing

>>2419049
A new kind of martial arts combat! The skill of gymnastics. The kill of karate.

You're welcome.

>>2419030
>>Can we use Jim kata as a draw breaker?

With it we have the power of everyone with the name Jim.

>>2419071
Someone should run a new quest with that power.

>>2419071
>>2419085
A five minute google check shows the following DC Superheroes

Jim Barr: Bulletman
Jim Randaal: Atlas (Public Domain)
James Brendant "Jim" Corrigan: The Spectre
James Jacob "Jim" Harper: Guardian

So yeah. Jim Kata man would be overpowered on the second to last entry alone.

>>2418968
>>2418982
You reach down and pull out your blaster, staring down the smirking man as you make up your mind on how to approach this. Cyborg can get back up on his own, but a lot can happen in even that brief of a time. Psimon wanted to divide you two, and he's gotten his wish. But, going for Cyborg right now will really just leave you vulnerable to attacks.

Fine. If Psimon wants you all to himself, he can have you. The weight of a blaster in your hand feels familiar, and strangely comforting. Your trigger finger twitches, muscle memory eager to get back into the swing of things. Training with the HIVE made you a skilled fighter even without powers. You may not be one of them anymore, but that training remains, buried inside. Now you'll let it out.

Bringing your arm up and aiming right between Psimon's eyes, you pull the trigger, letting your projectile fly as you start moving forward. Predictably, Psimon brings up a barrier, stopping the shot dead. Still, you keep firing as you close in on your opponent, dropping down and sweeping at his legs. His barrier extends, stopping your attack, and when you follow with a Psychic Strike, you once again feel like your mind's hitting a wall.

Next, you teleport, moving behind Psimon and bringing back your left arm, clenching your hand into a fist to strike the man as hard as you can. A barrier quickly pops up behind Psimon, who begins to turn toward you. His eyes widen slightly in surprise as you're suddenly hanging right above him, in the same stance as a moment before, only upside down. Smirking wickedly, you pull the trigger, striking that dome on top of Psimon's head.

At such close range, the blast throws you back, but using your flight ability, you're able to land on your feet, albeit with a bit of a headache. You look over to see Psimon stumbling, clutching his head in obvious pain. Whether through the strength of the dome, the power of the blaster, or Psimon's psychic abilities, his head is still fine, and the dome is intact. But, it looks like you left him with one mother of a headache.

>Continued

>>2419140
>Continued

As he continues stumbling, there's a crash, and the floor beneath him collapses. Rushing toward the new hole in the hallway, you look down to see Cyborg holding the man by the collar of his robes. Giving the man a light toss, Cyborg punches him in the face with so much force that you can hear the wall crack when his head collides with it, though at this angle you can't actually see it.

Cyborg stands ready to attack once again, and a red blur shoots past you and into the hole, Donna Troy appearing beside your cybernetically enhanced pal.

"Don't even think about trying to run off again," Cyborg warns, training his sonic cannon on the man's head.

"I'll restrain him," Troia volunteers, pulling out her lasso.

>A. "Let me." (Use your psychic powers to keep him trapped in place)

>>B. "I think I'm going to keep this blaster."

>C. Let them take it from here. Go to the medical wing.

>>D. Drop down to their level

>/>>E. Write-in

>>2419140
>>B. "I think I'm going to keep this blaster."

>C. Let them take it from here. Go to the medical wing.

>>2419142
>D.
>E. Keep the blaster trained on him.

Lets make absolutely sure we've got the situation contained before we go anywhere.

>>2419142
>>B. "I think I'm going to keep this blaster."
>>D. Drop down to their level
>E. Keep the blaster trained on him.
Pete's probably running low on energy, but with the blaster he can still help. And given everything that has happened to the Titans today, I just don't feel right assuming everything will go well for Cy and Troia.

>>2419152
Actually going to add:
>E. Do a roll call check on your communicator, including Marissa and Linus. "Looks like we got Psimon secure. Anyone got Ryan and Paul?"

>>2419154
>>2419165
Yeeeup

>>2419142
I'll add >>2419165 to my vote here >>2419154
if that's OK. I'm not sure how much time has passed since Psimon appeared, but it would suck if Paul and Ryan had time to wake up. Also, we already got fooled once, maybe we need to make sure there's no more extra Titans running around.

>>2419152
>>2419154
>>2419165
"I think I'm going to keep this blaster," you remark, hanging onto the weapon as you drop down to the level below, where Donna binds Psimon with her lasso as Cyborg keeps his Sonic Cannon trained on the man.

For good measure, you keep your blaster trained on Psimon, while your free hand pulls out your communicator. You make contact with any Titans in the tower that will answer, which ends up meaning Raven, Beast Boy, and Robin. You want to take a roll call and make sure that everyone is accounted for, and no extra Titans are running around.

"Everyone besides you, Cyborg, and Donna are in the medical wing," Raven informs you. "Including your two old teammates."

"How are things on your end?" Robin asks.

"Looks like we've got Psimon secure," you tell him. "Anyone got Ryan and Paul?"

"I can go get them," Beast Boy volunteers, and you can see by the movement behind him that he's climbing out of bed.

"I'll do it," Raven announces, earning a disappointed look from Beast Boy.

"Alright," Robin agrees as Raven ends her transmission. "Once we have everyone secure, we're going to need to get tower security back online and get started on repairs."

"Got it," Cyborg announces from next to you.

"I'll ensure that Psimon does not go anywhere before we can properly incarcerate him," Troia declares. "Cyborg, Peter, the two of you can go turn the security system back on now if you wish."

>>A. "Are you sure you're okay with him by yourself?"

>>B. "Nah, we'll wait."

>C. "We'll be back soon,"(Go with Cyborg).

>D. "I won't be much help with getting the systems running again. Why don't I stay here just in case?" (Stay with Troia).

>/>>E. Write-in

>>2419226
>D.

>>2419226
>>C. "We'll be back soon,"(Go with Cyborg).

Gotta watch his back while he's doing computery nerd shit.

>>2419226
>D. "I won't be much help with getting the systems running again. Why don't I stay here just in case?" (Stay with Troia).

>>2419226
>D. "I won't be much help with getting the systems running again. Why don't I stay here just in case?" (Stay with Troia).

>>2419230
"I won't be much help with getting the systems running again," you admit to the others. "Why don't I stay here just in case?"

"I doubt I'll need the help," Troia tells you. "But should something come up, some back-up would be appreciated. Cyborg, are you alright by yourself?"

"No problem," Cyborg tells her. "Pete's right, he'd just be standing over me while I work. If I decide I want that, I'll call Beast Boy."

Cyborg heads off to complete the necessary work in restoring Titans Tower's security to operation, leaving you and Donna alone with Psimon. He seems to be slowly coming out of his daze, and is already scowling like he's ready to hit someone.

"You will make no effort to escape," Donna tells him sternly. "You will sit still and docile until we can safely incarcerate you."

The lasso binding Psimon begins to glow, a silvery-blue light surrounding the dangerous villain. The scowl on his face soon vanishes, and he remains completely still, sitting quietly and calmly in front of you.

>>A. "What did you just do?"

>>B. "I guess you really don't need my help."

>>C. "How are Robin and Beast Boy doing?"

>>D. "Did any of the others wake up yet?"

>/>>E. Write-in

>>2419301
>>B.
>>A.
>>C.
>>D.

All of them but in that order.

>>2419301
"My blaster just got a lot less cool."

>>2419301
I always just end up wanting to ask everything so I'll support >>2419305

>>2419315
Sometimes the flow doesn't feel right, or it feels too urgent to ask everything, but on occasions like this, yeah, everything.

>>2419305
>>2419311
Supporting both of these.

>>2419311
>>2419322
"I guess you really don't need my help," you remark as you stare at the pacified prisoner. "What did you just do?"

"Well, you've probably put together that this isn't an ordinary lasso," Donna tells you, her voice oddly amused. "It has mystic properties that make it entirely indestructible. And, when I bind someone with it, they're compelled to obey my commands so long as their willpower is not greater than mine."

That sounds useful, especially in this sort of situation. You can't really think of what to say to something like that, though. A magic, unbreakable lasso that can make people do things? Good thing Donna's a nice person, or there's no telling what kind of things she could do with that kind of thing, especially with her super strength and speed added in.

"My blaster just got a lot less cool," is all you can really think to say.

Donna chuckles at that, looking rather proud by this point. "Well, I'd say that depends on how well you wield that blaster. It's not always about the weapon or tool, sometimes it's all about the wielder."

She says that, but she's not standing next to some magical super rope when all she has is a gun.

"Did any of the others wake up yet?" you ask, turning the conversation to your other friends.

"Not yet," Donna tells you. "But they will rise in their own time. Rose and Starfire are tough girls, Pete. It'll take more than this to put them down for good."

Comforting, you think.

"How are Robin and Beast Boy?"

"Well, keeping them from getting up and getting involved keeps getting harder," Troia answers. "I'd say that's a good sign. They'll probably be sore for a day or two, but they're tough, too. They'll be back on duty in no time."

>>A. "You sure seem to have a lot of faith in everyone."

>>B. "How does someone like Starfire compare to Wonder Woman?"

>>C. "How do any of us compare to the big-time heroes?"

>>D. "I think we could all use a vacation at this point, or at least a day off."

>/>>E. Write-in

>>2419368
>>>D. "I think we could all use a vacation at this point, or at least a day off."

>>2419368
>E. ...Suddenly come to the horrible realization that you lost visual contact with Psimon for a moment, and that perhaps he could have swapped out with Cyborg. "Donna! Ask Psimon what his name is, now!" Be ready to teleport yourself and Donna, and maybe-not-Psimon to the security room ASAP depending on his answer.

>>2419380
Nah it's easy to know it's Psimon. Cyboy sassed us and BB in one comment.

>>2419380
(I'm probably being overly paranoid, and if I'm wrong, so is KC, and that's fine. Cyborg's will is stronger than Blood's, so its probably also stronger than Donna's)

>>2419368
>>A. "You sure seem to have a lot of faith in everyone."
>>B. "How does someone like Starfire compare to Wonder Woman?"
As good as a day off sounds, it feels kind of negligent to talk about taking one on the same day that a whole bunch of people escaped from prison.

>>2419368
>>C. "How do any of us compare to the big-time heroes?"

>>D. "I think we could all use a vacation at this point, or at least a day off."

>>2419388
Probably. But better safe than sorry, and Pete being wrong would be pretty funny too. I honestly don't know what the limits to Psimon's powers are.

>>2419394
Fair enough, I'll support checking him then.

>Giving the man a light toss, Cyborg punches him in the face with so much force that you can hear the wall crack when his head collides with it, though at this angle you can't actually see it.
Even if he swaps appearances, Psimon isn't strong enough to toss around Cyborg and knock him out cold while cracking the wall with a single punch, right?

>>2419401
With psychic powers and an illusion? Anything is possible. Again, I don't know the limits of Psimon's powers.

>>2419401
I agree, but I think there's a funny potential in Pete asking questions like
"Look, what's the secret sauce for cyburgers? What's the goddamn Sauce, Vic?"
To see if it's Cyborg

>>2419380
>>2419392
>>2419378
I can't tell if E or D wins, so....


>A. D.

>B. E.

>>2419422
Is this a revote?

>B. E.

Or just do both. Start with D and then go to E with the dawning horror.

>>2419422
>A. D.

>>2419422
>A. D.

>>2419422
>>A. D.

>>2419435
"I think we could all use a vacation at this point," you tell Donna, realizing just how exhausted you feel right now. "Or, at least a day off."

"Time to rest is always important," she agrees, leaning against the wall and maintaining her hold on the lasso. "But, we don't always get to choose when to take that time. The tower now needs repairs, Bane and Blood are still out there, and two criminal organizations are growing in power. It may be some time before we can have a vacation, and until everyone's recovered, the odds of us even getting full days off aren't looking very good."

She looks over at you, sympathy in her eyes as she realizes how tired you are.

"You push yourself hard, Peter," she tells you. "And you're going to have to keep pushing yourself, maybe every day. It's not an easy job, protecting others. Few among humans, aliens, and even my own people are willing to make the sacrifices necessary to do what we do. I haven't known you for very long, but in the time we've known each other, I've come to understand that you're strong enough to deal with tough times. I'm not sure when we'll finally get our time to rest, but I'm confident you can endure until then."

>A. "Thanks for the confidence."

>B. "I don't know, I seem to tire out faster than the rest of you."

>C. "Yeah, yeah, I said I needed a break, not that I'm having a crisis."

>/>>D. Write-in

>>2419495
>A.
>D. ...Suddenly come to the horrible realization that you lost visual contact with Psimon for a moment, and that perhaps he could have swapped out with Cyborg. "Donna! Ask Psimon what his name is, now!" Be ready to teleport yourself and Donna, and maybe-not-Psimon to the security room ASAP depending on his answer.

Repeating my write in, if anyone wants to go with it, no bigs otherwise.

>>2419495
>>A. "Thanks for the confidence."

>>2419495
>>A. "Thanks for the confidence."

>>2419495
>A. "Thanks for the confidence."

>>2419495
>A.

>>2419508
"Thanks for the confidence," you tell your friend.

Donna shrugs. "You've earned it."

The day passes. Raven was able to easily make sure that Paul and Ryan didn't go anywhere, or so she thought. They were bound and locked in Beast Boy's room, their weapons and armor confiscated. But, when Beast Boy went to check on them later, all he found was two broken pairs of handcuffs, cut rope, and a broken window.

Psimon, on the other hand, was not so lucky as to escape. Donna kept him bound with her lasso while Raven and Robin set to work creating a cell for the man. With the city prison currently in disarray and in desperate need of repair, it was generally agreed that they would be unable to contain Psimon. So, with the permission of the mayor, the two Titans created a cell in the basement, magically equipped to keep the dangerous prisoner from escaping.

Cyborg was able to quickly get security back online, though the other repairs took several hours. It's well into the night by the time all of the work is done. Those of you that aren't passed out in the medical wing stumble into the living room and collapse in exhausted heaps.

"What a day...." Beast Boy groans.

"Tell me about it..." Raven agrees.

Marissa clears her throat. "So, are we done here? Because, no offense, but this isn't a place I really feel like spending the night in."

>A. "Come on, sis, we have guest rooms. Just one night. We can talk tomorrow and you'll be free to go."

>B. "Well, why don't we get questions out of the way tonight so you guys can go."

>C. "Sorry, but I don't think we can let you go."

>D. Robin's the leader, defer to him

>/>>E. Write-in

>>2419583
>E. "I know. But we should talk. At the very least about where we go from here. You can't go back to Blood."

A. feels far too familiar given how we've interacted with her in the past.

>>2419583
>>A. "Come on, sis, we have guest rooms. Just one night. We can talk tomorrow and you'll be free to go."

"Besides, I don't want you guy's to be alone if Blood tries to get into your heads."

Then give them advice on how we were able to kick Blood out of our head.

>>2419583
>B. "Well, why don't we get questions out of the way tonight so you guys can go."
As much as I want them to stay, I think it might be more productive to not push too hard on that.

>>2419583
>A
Without the Sis part. We're not ready for that shit.

>E.
The thing anon said. I think we should also eat something because jesus christ, man.

>>2419632
I just think everyone's banged up and we'll have better odds if we put the house in order, ask our stuff, and they head out well rested, informed and in better terms with the TT.

>>2419638
Yeah, maybe I gave up on the idea too easily. Oh well, I think A won anyway.

>>2419677
Its tied between A (minus 'Sis') and E

>>2419677
>>2419682

That is to say, you could switch your vote to break the impending tie.

>>2419599
>>2419635
"Come on, we have guest rooms," you tell your twin.

She gives you an oddly familiar look that tells you you'd better say something actually convincing quickly.

"Just one night," you add after seeing her expression. "We can talk tomorrow, and you'll be free to go."

"You sure about that?" she asks, throwing a glance Raven's way. "I'd rather deal with you trying to stop us when you're exhausted than well rested."

"You'll be free to go," Robin assures her tiredly. "The worst thing we can actually prove you did was breaking and entering, and since you helped us deal with the other intruders, I think we can let that slide."

"Besides, I don't want you guys to be alone if Blood tries to get into your heads," you add.

Marissa crosses her arms. "Well, crap, I hadn't thought about that. So, you'll tell us how to deal with that?"

You nod at her.

"So that's it, then?" she asks, looking around the room. "We spend the night, we answer some questions, you teach us how to keep Blood out of our minds, and we can get out of here?"

"Yep," Robin tells her with a yawn.

"I believe them," Linus says, putting a hand on Marissa's shoulder. "Besides, I'd rather chance them lying and end up in a jail cell than have no defense against Blood when he comes knocking at our brains."

Marissa sighs. "Fine. But I mean it, no funny business."

She looks you dead in the eye. "We put ourselves on Blood's hit list for you, so you'd better not screw us."

"Come on, Marissa," Linus tells her, giving her shoulder a squeeze. "You know you can trust your brother."

"He's...different now," she tells him. "I mean, it's still Sam, but kind of not, but...it's confusing, and I just want to be careful."

>A. "Look, a lot of things changed, but I'm still your brother. We'll keep our word."

>B. "She's right to be careful, I wouldn't trust me in this situation."

>>C. "I can't be too different, because I still like you two."

>D. Don't say anything

>>E. Explain your methods for repelling Blood before you go to bed

>/>>F. Write-in

>>2419688
>>C.
>>E.

I hope we don't gloss over our talk. It'd be a good time for Pete to both grapple with and verbalize the Sam/Pete identity tension.

>>2419688
>>>C. "I can't be too different, because I still like you two."
>>>E. Explain your methods for repelling Blood before you go to bed

>>2419688
C.
E.
I dunno how to put in a good write in about wanting to try and reconnect with our friends and family from our old life while still wanting to live the life we're living now and how we still care about them but also know it'll be a while before things ever feel like the way they did before, if they even can.

>>2419688
>>C. "I can't be too different, because I still like you two."
>>E. Explain your methods for repelling Blood before you go to bed
Linus a good boy.

>>2419688
>>C. "I can't be too different, because I still like you two."
>>E. Explain your methods for repelling Blood before you go to bed
Oh.

>>2419697
I think the answer is to take it slow, and Pete should say as much. He's not Sam anymore, and even if he regained his memories, he wouldn't be the Sam they knew now that he's lived as Peter. More importantly, with so much of Sam's memories buried, it'd feel like a lie to try and be him for Marissa and Linus' sake, even if the feelings we inherited from him drive us to feel compassion for them. The only honest option, I think, is to start fresh, get to know each other again, and navigate these unique, difficult circumstances we find ourselves in together, and what happens happens.

Part of that is to continue to be our genuine selves, and for now, that's Peter, and that means being here, with the Titans. Maybe we can help make arrangements so that they can be comfortable and safe, even if its not here with us (and perhaps that's for the best, for the story and for their relationship)

>>2419694
"I can't be too different, because I still like you two," you tell them.

Linus smiles at this, while Marissa still looks unsure. You guess that makes sense. A friendship can start over from scratch, even if that's difficult. This whole weird family business you have going on seems like it will be much more complicated for you to deal with. Marissa being unsure makes sense. You're still unsure yourself. But you mean what you say. You care about both of them, not just because of inherited memories (though those are undeniably there), but because they seem like honestly not bad people. But one of them is blood, your twin. Between her and your mother, there's going to be some serious questions you'll have to work out.

But, that can wait. Before everyone goes to bed, you explain to Linus and Marissa how you've fended off Blood's mental shenanigans in the past. Linus, who already has psychic abilities, seems to understand better than Marissa, though she seems to get the basic concept, which is really all she needs to work off of.

By then, Raven's gone to bed, saying that all of the "warm fuzzies" are reminding her too much of Starfire. You think she's just tired and had to give some sarcastic excuse. Once you explain things to them, Linus and Marissa ask to be shown to the guest rooms. You lead the way, offering two side-by-side, but they opt to share one, probably just wanting to be close to somebody they can be sure about right now.

You come back to the living room to find Cyborg and Beast Boy sitting on the couch, flipping through channels. Robin and Troia are both gone.

>A. Sit down and watch TV with the guys

>B. Go to bed

>>C. Ask where the others are

>/>>D. Write-in

>>2419752
>A.
>D. Flop onto the couch where there's space. "If I pass out at some point, just leave me here. There are worse places to die." Fuck today. Veg out.

>>2419752
>>D. Thank Cy for having your back today, ask Beast Boy if he's feeling better, then check in on Starfire and Rose one more time before heading to bed.

>>2419752
D. Check on Rose?

>>2419770
>>2419771
You're too tired for TV night with the guys, but you walk over to the couch to speak with them, in any case. You thank Cyborg for having your back, and ask Beast Boy how he's doing. Cy tells you not to worry about it and that you'd do the same for him, while Beast Boy tells you that he'll be ready to go tomorrow.

Wishing them a goodnight, you head for the medical wing, where you find Rose and Starfire sound asleep, along with Robin, who is sitting in a bedside chair, passed out and holding Starfire's hand.

You leave them be, and return to your room, settling into bed for a well-deserved night of sleep.

>To be continued

That's where we'll call it tonight, everybody. I hope you had a good time.

As always, I love discussion, questions, comments, concerns, criticisms, suggestions, etc.

And my twitter is still @INSTIGATORQST

Thank you all for playing!

>>2419794
Thanks for running!

One thought: When you use twitter, could you be more explicit about your expected start times? Its understandable if they shift and change, but getting ballpark ideas helps.

>>2419800
Oh, yeah, I should do that. I'll make an effort to give you guys better ideas about start times. Sorry about that

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>>2419794
I hope the trend of Cyborg finishing fights by absolutely punching the shit out of someone continues.

I think with him being not being particularly durable, but extremely hard to actually hit, the Psimon fight was a good change-of-pace from the other encounters with villains so far.

>>2419824
This is why we are OTP (One True Patrol): KC pins them down, Cyborg punches the shit out of them.

>>2419824
I'm glad you enjoyed it

>>2419829
Bros for life

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Hello, good people of /qst/. This quest is, as is probably obvious from the OP pic, based on the Teen Titans animated series. You'll be taking the part of a young man and potential Titan, guiding him through his trials and tribulations.

>Rules

There will be a 15 minute voting period between posts.

Please only choose one option (I will let you know in cases where you can choose more)

An option with two arrows (>>) beside it is one that can be combined with other options

Write-ins of dialogue are allowed, but they won't be put in as-written, just sort of the spirit of the write-in. Additionally, dialogue write-ins require a significant amount of support from other players to be put in, as they can greatly affect the character.

Action write-ins will only be allowed under certain circumstances, which I'll announce. You can suggest an action to me if you want, and I may allow it, but might not depending on various factors.

No dice system in this quest. Victory and defeat will come down to decisions rather than random luck. Learn from experiences, develop strategies, and think outside the box at times (like I said, an action can be suggested to me).

Above all, have fun. I want this to be an enjoyable experience for everyone. Through success, failure, and everything in-between, I hope this will be an adventure worth remembering.

Last thread is kept here

>http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?searchall=TT+Quest

>http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?tags=Master+of+Games

Twitter: https://twitter.com/INSTIGATORQST

>>2421371
Booyah!

Just the stuff to help offset a bad day

>>2421371
At-friend's-house-watching-cowboy-bebop leader standing by!

>>2421378
Sorry to hear that you've had a bad day, anon.

>>2421382
Thanks MoG

After the day you had, the few hours of sleep you manage to get feel like a complete godsend. You have a nice, dreamless sleep that helps your body and mind to recover from the strenuous activities of the previous day, the comfort of your bed and blankets akin to that of floating on a warm cloud. Morning comes all-too-soon, but with it comes a feeling of renewal, your body and mind no longer aching as they did last night. You feel a tad groggy, sure, but that will pass.

Climbing out of bed, you take a quick shower, get dressed, and make your way to the living room, where you find a few of the others already awake.

Marissa and Linus are standing together near the table in front of the sofa, while Raven sits at one of the dinner tables, book in hand. You notice that every few seconds she looks up from it and over at the two guests. When they see you enter the room, Linus and Marissa seem to relax their posture just a bit.

They're both decked out in their HIVE armor, but neither has a weapon drawn, at least. Though, in the case of Linus, he doesn't need a weapon to do serious damage. He has powers just like yours, after all.

Snoring is the sound that alerts you to Beast Boy's presence, and you find him passed out on the sofa, remote on the table in front of him (probably put there by Cyborg). If you had to hazard a guess, you'd say Robin is still watching over Starfire, and Troia is either doing the same or training. It looks like this is your party.

"Morning," Linus greets as you make your way through the room.

Marissa doesn't say anything to you, just giving a nod as you come over.

>>A. "Did you two sleep alright?"

>>B. "Do you want to talk someplace more private?"

>>C. "I'll try to make this quick."

>>D. "What do you know about Blood's plans?"

>>E. "Do you know where Blood's base is located?"

>>F. "Marissa, you might want to get in contact with mom. We had a chat yesterday, and she might want to know what's going on with you."

>>G. "Can I get you two some breakfast?"

>/>>H. Write-in

>>2421442
>>A. "Did you two sleep alright

>>2421448
And
>G.
My bad

>>2421442
>>A. "Did you two sleep alright?"

>>2421442
>G.
>A.
>F.

>>2421442
>>A. "Did you two sleep alright?"
>>G. "Can I get you two some breakfast?"
I think they might decline, but it's still polite to make the offer.

>>2421471
>>2421486
"Can I get you two some breakfast?" you offer.

Marissa begins to decline, but then relents. "I could eat."

"Me, too," Linus tells you. "Thanks."

Strolling back into the kitchen, you put together a simple breakfast of eggs and bacon. Beast Boy's still asleep, and Raven has her herbal tea, so you don't offer either of them anything at the moment, just making enough for you, your friend, and your sister.

"Thanks," Marissa says quietly, taking off her helmet to eat.

You take a seat as she and Linus dig into the meal you've provided, and you're pleased to see that they seem to be enjoying it. Hopefully that's something of an indicator of how smoothly things will run with the two of them.

"Did you two sleep alright?" you ask.

"I've slept better," Marissa answers, putting down her fork. "But I slept better than I expected, so that's nice."

"Nothing wrong with the room," Linus assures you. "But staying here of all places was....well, not something that got us very relaxed."

"So, you have questions," Marissa says, abandoning her food for the moment. "So shoot. What do you want to know?"

>>A. "What do you know about Blood's plans?"

>>B. "Why were you guys loyal to Blood in the first place?"

>>C. "Where's Blood's base located?"

>>D. "Marissa, what can you tell me about our mother?"

>>E. "So, Marissa, I've talked to you, and I've talked to mom. Where's dad?"

>>F. "I get the feeling nobody's too fond of Paul. What's his deal?"

>>G. "What are you planning to do now?"

>/>>H. Write-in

>>2421545
>H. You guys put your trust in me. Maybe I should answer your questions first.

>>2421545
man I feel like a jerk for wanting all of the above if at all possible. Like we need to have two conversations here. The typical one where we ask for info about blood and what their plans are now that they aren't working with him, and then another conversation about, pretty much anything about Sam that Marissa wants to talk about, if anything. Just general, hey how do you want to go about sorting this whole mess?

maybe

H. "What are you willing to tell me about Blood? What had the three of us working for him in the first place?"

Cuz like I feel it's kinda rude to just demand information on his plan or his base, but if they're willing to give it I'd really appreciate it.

>>2421560
Well fuck change my answer to this, if they have any.

>>2421566
I figure the big one is 'what's the deal with the Sam/Peter thing.' I'm going to start drafting a write in answer in case it wins.

>>2421560
I like it.

>>2421545
These are the ones I'm most interested in.
>>C. "Where's Blood's base located?"
>>A. "What do you know about Blood's plans?"
>>D. "Marissa, what can you tell me about our mother?"
>>G. "What are you planning to do now?"

If there's time:
>>B. "Why were you guys loyal to Blood in the first place?"
>>E. "So, Marissa, I've talked to you, and I've talked to mom. Where's dad?"

If there's lots of time:
>>F. "I get the feeling nobody's too fond of Paul. What's his deal?"

>>2421562
>n
What if we do it 20 questions style?

>>2421560
>>2421566
There's a million questions you want to ask them, but after they put their lives on the line to help you out yesterday, you figure that you owe them something. Keeping them out of jail is a nice start, but a little extra couldn't hurt, and you're guessing they have things they want to know as well.

"You guys put your trust in me," you say to them after deliberating for just a moment. "Maybe I should answer your questions first."

Linus and Marissa look at each other, then back at you.

"Alright, here's the big one," Marissa starts before Linus has a chance to say anything. "What is your deal exactly? You go by Peter now, I get that. You're a Teen Titan now, which honestly still doesn't seem real, but I get that. You lost your memories but are getting some of them back, I get that. But, I mean, are you still...you? You don't work for Blood anymore. Fine, if you're right about what you told us, I don't blame you. But, I mean, are you...sheesh, how do I even ask this?"

"Well, while you figure that out, I'll-" Linus starts before he's cut off.

"I'll figure it out," she tells him warningly, shooting a glare that shuts Linus right up. "Okay, so, like....you don't remember much, but what does that mean? Does that mean you're not Sam at all anymore? Does that mean you're not my brother, or are we still family even if you're different than you were before? All the stuff you learned back at the HIVE, like blasters and such, you still use that well, but what....who are you?"

Okay, that's a tough one.

>A. "I'm still technically the same person, but not really. I'm not the same person you knew anymore, but I'm still your brother. And Linus, I'm still your friend."

>B. "To be honest, I don't really know. The more that I keep remembering, or the more times I see the two of you, or the time I saw mom, I just get more and more confused."

>C. "I'm not Sam anymore, Marissa. I'm sorry, but your brother's gone. I can be your friend, but that's all."

>D. "Uh....any chance we could start with another question?"

>/>>E. Write-in

>>2421618
>E. "Its complicated. Sam found out about Blood's plans, or at least enough of them, that he was scared enough to run. Samuel was too valuable for Blood to let go, but he couldn't remove the memory that made Sam betray him, so he decided to suppress everything, and recruit the leftovers from scratch, as Peter. Kid Flash and Jinx showed up, and I decided to go with them."

>"I do and don't have Sam's memories. All the implicit memories, muscle memory, skills, general knowledge ...emotional connections... those are all still there, though I don't always realize they are. Explicit memories. The context to them. They're buried deep. I've recovered a few, but only by happenstance or a long, painful process."

>"So, when I say I am not Samuel its not because I'm rejecting you or my past. Its because without those memories, I *can't* be Samuel. I'd be lying to you and myself, and I'd only cause us more pain. One day, I might have all of Sam's memories back, but even then, I'll also be Peter."

>"Marissa, Linus... Simon. I inherited Sam's feelings for you guys, and Peter... Peter wants to get to know you. But I think its going to be slow, and its going to be difficult, but I want to give it a try, if you're willing."

>>2421628
I had hoped to have a little more time to refine it, but I'm reasonably satisfied with the result.

>>2421635
Not bad.

>>2421638
Thanks.

There's a lot of other stuff left unsaid. Peter's fear of losing himself if he unearths Samuel, what scant memories he has recovered, his thought process through his decisions, how much uncertainty he feels about it, etc... but if they agree to try and make this work, we'll have plenty of time for that.

>>2421618
I think I'll support >>2421628
There's a lot there but it looks good to me.

"I'm not really sure. I want to be your brother, and I want to be Linus's friend, and I want to meet mom, but I also really like my new friends and life as a Teen Titan. I don't have anything aginst Sam, or becoming Sam again, for lack of a better way to put it, but I don't want to stop being Peter either."

Like, how much of Sam is contradictory to Peter now that working for blood and the Hive isn't part of his life regardless? I don't think Peter would mind too much trying to reconnect with his family and friends from his past life, but only to the point where they don't cause him to end his current life.

I'm not good at this kinda stuff though.

>>2421628
I'll go with this, terrible timing.

>>2421661
Not bad either.

Since there were two write-ins, and one came in just a moment too late.

>A.>>2421628


>B. >>2421661


>C. Another write-in (we will not be extending the vote again, but if another write-in is added that gets majority support, we will go with it)

>>2421670
I'll support my own write in.
>A.

B covers some good ground, but I think where it goes into specifics can be in later parts of this conversation (or later conversations).

>>2421670
I feel like B can complement A's last bit, but I'll go with A because it has more meat to the exposition.

>>2421670
>A.>>2421628
I like parts of both, but I'll go with A again.

>>2421628
I'll vote for this.

>>2421628
"It's complicated," you tell her, realizing what an understatement that is as you prepare to go into greater detail. "Sam found out about Blood's plans, or at least enough of them that he was scared enough to run. Samuel was too valuable for Blood to let go, but he couldn't remove the memory that made Sam betray him, so he decided to suppress everything, and recruit the leftovers from scratch as Peter. Kid Flash and Jinx Showed up, and I decided to go with them."

"So...you're not Sam, then," Marissa says miserably.

"No, I'm not Sam, not entirely," you tell her. "I do and don't have Sam's memories. All the implicit memories, muscle memory, skills, general knowledge...emotional connections...those are all still there, though I don't always realize they are. Explicit memories, the context to them, they're buried deep. I've recovered a few, but only by happenstance or a long, painful process."

Marissa motions for you to continue, looking a little bit less depressed, thankfully. Linus keeps his expression neutral, so you aren't entirely sure how he's taking all of this. But, you're sure you'll find out.

"So, when I say I'm not Samuel, it's not because I'm rejecting you or my past," you try to explain. "It's because without those memories, I *can't* be Samuel. I'd be lying to you and myself, which would just cause all of us more pain. One day, I might have all of Sam's memories, but even then, I'll also be Peter."

You sigh, not liking what you're saying all that much. The situation still isn't completely clear to you, and it's certainly hard for you, who barely remembers these two people that were once so close to you. For them, who remember you perfectly as you were, this has to be even worse.

"Marissa, Linu-Simon. I inherited Sam's feelings for you guys," you say to them. "I want to be your brother, Marissa, and I want to be your friend, Simon, but I think it's going to be slow, and it's going to be difficult, and even then, I don't want to give up being Peter. And Peter...Peter wants to get to know you. I want to give it a try, if you're willing."

Marissa doesn't say anything. She looks saddened, confused, conflicted, like she's desperately trying to get a handle on this whole situation, and whether or not she wants to try things your way. Simon, however, speaks shortly after.

"You've been good to us, and honest too," he tells you. "So, even if you've changed, you're still close enough to the Sam we knew that I'd be willing to give this a try. You might not have all of your old memories, but your heart hasn't changed. I'm in."

"W-wuss," Marissa tells Simon with a sniffle. "But yeah, I guess that wouldn't be so bad. I lost my brother once, I don't want to just lose you again. I'll give this a try."

>>A. Get Marissa a napkin or something to dry her eyes

>>B. Go give Marissa a hug

>>C. Give Simon a hug

>>D. "Thanks, guys."

>>E. "So, can I ask some of my questions now?"

>>F. "Any more questions?"

>/>>G. Write-in

>>2421760
>>>B. Go give Marissa a hug
>>>C. Give Simon a hug

>>2421760
>>B.
>>C.
>>D.
After a tender moment
>>F. "Any more questions?"

>>2421760
>>B
>>C
Sampete is also a big softy.

>>2421760
>>B. Go give Marissa a hug
>>C. Give Simon a hug
>>D. "Thanks, guys."
>>F. "Any more questions?"
It's Peter's turn to ask a question but something about E sounds kind of brusque to me right now lol.

>>2421760
I hope in the end/later parts of this quest we have the climax choice of either embracing our old memories and our old personality as Samuel or staying as Peter.It would be a really though decision

>>2421819
Taking aspects of both would be possible as well

>>2421819
That sort of dillema would be tough to craft in a way that didn't feel artificial, and that would also be air tight enough that we WOULD have to choose one or the other instead of taking a third route.

>>2421768
>>2421769
Getting up, you walk around the table, and pull the two of them into a hug. You aren't sure if Sam would have done that, but Peter can be a bit of a softy, and they have no issue hugging you back. The three of you stay like that for a little bit before you back up and go back to your seat.

"Do you have any more questions?" you ask them.

"Yeah, I got one," Simon tells you. "What's it like with the Titans? I mean, we've been trained to fight them as enemies for years, so seeing you as one of them is just bizarre. I'm kind of curious what the other side is like."

>A. "It's awesome!"

>B. "It's not always easy, but I'm glad to be part of the team."

>C. "Jury's still out, but so far so good."

>>D. "I have a question. Why were we all loyal to Blood for? I really can't see why we worked for a guy like that."

>>E. "What was life like back with the HIVE? I know that we all worked together, but that's about it."

>/>>F. Write-in

>>2421851
>B.
Given yesterday.
>F. They're good people. I know they're kind of wary right now, but maybe you'll get to know them.
>E.

>>2421851
I'm gonna run out of time so I'll support >>2421862

>>2421862
>>2421888
"It's not always easy," you admit. "But I'm glad to be part of the team. They're good people. I know they're kind of way right now, but maybe you'll get to know them."

Neither of them respond to that.

"That reminds me, what was life like back in the HIVE?" you ask. "I know that we all worked together, but that's about it."

"Well..." Simon says, scratching the back of his head. "That's not really easy to answer."

Marissa nods. "We lived there for a really long time, and things changed as we got older. Like, first we would have classes where we'd learn to read, write, do math, that kind of thing, and we'd spend the rest of the time playing together in the kid's areas. Then we started with combat training, and weapons not long after that, then combat scenarios and courses, intensified training regiments, wilderness survival tests, learning to interrogate....and when we weren't busy with that stuff, we'd usually hang out. There were arcades, libraries, a swimming pool, a basketball court, all kinds of things we could do in our off-time."

"It was usually pretty nice," Simon tells you. "Nice warm beds, at least three meals a day, learning how to take care of ourselves, being protected....I was happy, especially once I started hanging out with you two."

"We were like five when that started," Marissa tells him. "Can you even remember anything before that?"

"Yeah," he answers, his mood dampening just a bit. "Anyway, it was a lot of work, but we had plenty of off-time to do what we wanted."

>>A. "Is that why we were loyal to Blood? Because we liked living there?"

>>B. "How long were we there, anyway?"

>>C. "Marissa, what can you tell me about mom?"

>>D. "Where is that place anyway?"

>>E. "So, what's the deal with Paul and Ryan?"

>/>>F. Write-in

>>2421928
>>>A. "Is that why we were loyal to Blood? Because we liked living there?"
>>E. "So, what's the deal with Paul and Ryan?"

>>2421928
>>A.
>>F. "Music too, I think? Did I play an instrument?"
>>E.

>>2421928
>>A. "Is that why we were loyal to Blood? Because we liked living there?"
>>E. "So, what's the deal with Paul and Ryan?"
>/>>F. Write-in
"I'll ask her when I get the chance, but what exactly would lead a mother of 2 to join the cult of a known criminal?"

>>2421928
>>A. "Is that why we were loyal to Blood? Because we liked living there?"
>>C. "Marissa, what can you tell me about mom?"
I wonder if Marissa is worried at all about the safety of her and Peter's mother now that both of her kids are on Blood's shitlist.

>>2421935
>>2421945
"Is that why we were loyal to Blood?" you ask. "Because we liked living there?"

"It's a little more than that, Peter," Simon tells you. "I was a homeless orphan before Blood took me in and gave me a home. Him and the HIVE practically raised me. I was like three and wandering the streets, and would have died within days if he hadn't found me."

"It was similar with us," Marissa tells you. "We were about two years old. Our dad died, and we lost everything. Mom was trying to take care for two infant kids without a home or any money. Blood gave us a chance at an actual future. We got a roof over our heads, food every day, an education, and learned to fend for ourselves. Why wouldn't we be loyal to somebody when they gave us all that?"

"Summoning an inter-dimensional demon that's conquered millions of worlds comes to mind," Simon mutters.

That kind of might explain why you ran from Blood rather than trying to fight him. Maybe you were still loyal enough not to want to hurt him. Or, maybe you just feared him.

"So, what's the deal with Paul and Ryan?" you ask.

"Paul's a psychopath," Simon tells you. "Ryan....he's just...well, I guess you'd call him a good soldier. He's loyal to a fault and follows orders whether he likes them or not. He didn't spend nearly as much time just hanging out or having fun as we did, but he was definitely someone I'd considered a friend. That's why I'm glad Marissa just knocked him out."

"Please, if I was going to stab anybody, it was going to be Paul," Marissa remarks.

>>A. "Paul was that bad?"

>>B. "If Ryan's so loyal, why was he willing to fight us?"

>>C. "How did Blood treat us?"

>>D. "Did we have other friends in there?"

>>E. "How'd we become Blood's favorites?"

>F. "Well, I think that's enough for now."

>/>>G. Write-in

>>2422020
>>E. "How'd we become Blood's favorites?"

>>2422020
>>A. "Paul was that bad?"
>>D. "Did we have other friends in there?"
>>E. "How'd we become Blood's favorites?"

>>2422020
>>D.
>>E.
>>G. ...Do I know how to play an instrument?

I want to see how MoG integrates the prog rock stuff into the our upbringing.

>>2422036
>>2422040
"How did we become Blood's favorites?" you ask.

Marissa snorts. "By being the best. How else? We just kept performing better and better, showing up anyone we were put up against, until we were at the top, and Blood was ready to offer us his "great honor". He gave you powers, but you ran off. Simon seemed to turn out better with it, and Blood trained him to use them. Ryan was next in line, and I was right after him. But, it looks like Paul's going to be taking my spot."

"You're dangerous enough without psychic powers," Simon mumbles. "The last thing I need is for you to keep me in place with your mind while you go nuts with those blades."

"Shut up, dummy," she tells him. "Why would I ever do that to you?"

He shrugs. "You're just scary when you're mad."

She glares in his direction. "Then try not to make me angry."

Simon gulps, looking over at you.

"So, anything else?"

>>A. "You guys don't seem to like Paul very much. How bad is he?"

>>B. "Did we have other friends in the HIVE?"

>>C. "I don't have a girlfriend or something back there that I don't remember, right?"

>>D. "Did I ever play an instrument or anything like that?"

>>E. "Where is Blood's base?"

>>F. "What are you two going to do now?"

>/>>G. Write-in

>>2422073
>>C. "I don't have a girlfriend or something back there that I don't remember, right?"
>>F. "What are you two going to do now?"

>>2422076
supporting.

>>2422073
>D.
>B.
Last pleasantries
>E.
Business
>F.
Wrap up.

>>2422073
I'll support >>2422087
because I want to make sure we ask E.

>>2422087
>>2422076
Deadlock

>>2422073
>>2422113
C and E

>>2422117
Yeah, sure

MoG to be clear, are the Titans still listening in or have they politely excused themselves?

>>2422118
>>2422117
>>2422076
>>2422105
"I don't have a girlfriend or something back there that I don't remember, right?" you ask them.

"No," Marissa answers, sounding amused by the question. "You don't have a girlfriend back there waiting for you or anything, you're good."

"Alright then, one more question," you tell them. "Where's Blood's base?"

>To be continued

And that, my friends, is where we'll call it a night. I hope you all had a good time, and didn't mind me combining the write-ins a bit >>2421760 for that post.

You all know my twitter and all that, so check there to see schedule changes and such.

I'll gladly answer questions so long as they aren't like, major spoilers, and I love seeing discussion of pretty much any kind.

Thank you all for playing, and, again, I hope you had fun. See you next time

>>2422136
Thank's for running!

>>2422136
Thank you for running!

>>2422132
Beast Boy's asleep and Raven's reading her book, though she probably still hears most of it.

>>2422138
>>2422140
Thanks for playing!

>>2422136
Thanks for running. I won't lie, I was expecting today's session to start with Peter getting woken up in the middle of the night by another emergency signal.

>>2422185
Sorry to disappoint, it was just a long dialogue session

>>2422190
No disappointment, just keeping my guard up.

>>2422198
After all the shit I just threw at you guys, I'd say you've earned a few sessions to breathe.

https://www.strawpoll.me/15371463

>>2422240
Damnit MoG!!!!!
>one vote
>all excellent options

>>2422199
In retrospect, I don't think we handled Snowflame + the hostages the right way, but besides that I'm pretty happy with how things went given the difficult circumstances. I mean, obviously I'm not glad that Star and Rose are hurt, but I think we did about as well as we could reasonably expect with our imperfect knowledge. Getting Simon and Marissa away from Blood's clutches feels like a significant reward too, so it's not like Peter went through Hell for nothing.

>>2422252
It's to gauge what you would like most, but I'm glad you like all of them

>>2422253
Thanks. That's one thing I wanted to make sure of. Some of the other quests I've seen seem to have the MC come by victories and rewards too easily (Machpunch's MC getting Blackfire to fall hopelessly in love with him in three days, and becoming top dog in the HIVE in that same timeframe, for example). I wanted to make this MC someone who has to work and suffer, and even then not always get everything to wrap up perfectly, but at the same time not have him endlessly suffer with no reprieve.

>>2422240
>>2422252
I was thinking the same thing. MoG, do all of them. I'll just vote for the one I want to do first.

Re: Control Freak, an idea that springs to mind: Befriend him, and he uses his remote to let Peter (and one or more of the Titans) take a much needed vacation in a movie setting. And because movies are only a few hours long at most and Control Freak's powers are absolute bullshit, we get back the same day.

>>2422258
I think you're doing that pretty well. Peter's stamina issues are frustrating, but given how short the time frame is, I appreciate the integrity of keeping it in place.

To-Do list in the present though:
1. Make arrangements for Marissa and Linus. As a player I don't want them staying in the tower. That unbalances the story too heavily towards them and away from the Titans.

2. Make contact with Mom-muel. Hopefully she can link up with Marissa and Linus. Maybe Rose can help, she has independant safe houses and such.

3. Ask Raven to join us for another deep dive in our dream. If Blood is to believed, what Samuel saw was not the whole plan, but when we last went in there we only got a small taste. Raven can give us the stability we need and provide context for what we end up seeing.

4. Start forming a strategy for taking down the Blockbusters, the Burning Blizzard and the escaped Villains.

>>2422266
1. Don't worry, they don't want to stay at the tower.

2. Good idea

3. Blood meant that even at the time, you didn't understand what he was doing. Samuel panicked and ran based on incomplete information

4. That's gonna be tough, but good luck.

>>2422240
>Control Freak has been downgraded to a 'downtime activity'
Aw, that's cruel MoG. The other villains are gonna laugh at him now.

>>2422273
He can be a genuine threat, but he can also provide relatively light and silly encounters.

>>2422269
3. My understanding is that Samuel didn't get a full picture of Blood's Plan, but in addition to that, Peter didn't get a full picture of what Samuel saw either because Raven freaked out and the whole thing fell in on itself. The idea of revisiting is to see everything Samuel saw, without omission, and with Raven present she can interpret the things he saw. If we did indeed see everything he saw, then yeah, we don't need to do that.

Also, I prefer Pool to Beach. Easier to make food poolside, because less sand. Though given we have both on the island, both is fine.

Re: Control Freak, I would absolutely enjoy having him be a recurring nuisance, using his limitless power to let us play out some cartoon cliches for fun. The idea of Peter eventually sort of befriending him would be nice too.

>>2422278
Fair enough.

>Less sand

Anakin, get over it.

Control Freak doing that kind of thing could be fun.

>>2422284
For clarification, which is it? Did Peter and Raven see everything Sam saw, or not?

Also, look, I had a bad experience involving a beach picnic once.

I'm now imagining Control Freak semi-reforming (semi because I suspect he'd be kind of clumsy about it) through a budding friendship with Pete, but getting the Titans into (mostly harmless) shenanigans anyway. If Puppetking doesn't pull another body swap episode, Control Freak can literally do a Freaky Friday.

>>2422298
At that moment, yeah, but obviously more happened after that

So I just got caught up on this and man I wished I have it a look sooner! Have a couple stray thoughts.

First off we should make a habit of having a spare mask when we're out an about. An idea I had when reading the costume threads was a casual hooded jacket with a pull-down mask for if we got caught at the arcade or saw something when out on the town.

Second is that while the slides are awesome we could also really incorporate telepathic punches a lot better. Our default seems to be "hit them in the face" even though everything we fight had an iron jaw. We should try mixing them in with feints or having them go just a bit ahead of where we're punching.

Third of that damn we need to work on all things stamina. We have a decent kit and solid ability but we just burn out way too fast.

>>2422705
Psypunches, well we can do things like dual opposite hits on the head (maximizes the chance of KO since it really rattles your noggin cage), or feints like you said. Or even do a double punch (a bit ahead like you said), or a shifted punch (psypunch just slightly offset from a physical punch).

I like the emergency costume idea.

>>2422938
Yea that's what I'm saying. We can come from so many different angles and do so many things with it and it seems to always go to a punch to the face or gut. Hell we could go heavy in a grapple style and be able to hit with some solid strikes to joints to help disable further.

I do like the costume we have but I was hoping the votes for more casual stuff would have won out. With our kit we could just blend into a group of bystanders or hostages and thrash someone without them ever knowing.

>>2422705
>>2422938
>>2422960
I like your costume idea

>>2423221
A red zip up hoodie with a drop down mask could also conceal a built in holster for a blaster.

...That said, why maintain a secret identity? Only Robin does. We don't have a civilian life or identity. Any other arguements are already handwaved by the cartoon never giving the other Titans problems for doing civilian things in costume (like going out for pizza).

>>2423421
Good question

>>2423421
It doesn't matter much now because we're fairly unknown. We can't pull the same thing with the guard at the containment unit once we're more well known.

>>2423421
It's useful. Like Bruce Wayne or Matches Malone are sometimes useful aliases for Batman.

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My thoughts on a possible KC Costume 2.0

Use Blood's outfit as inspiration. For the black body suit, a dancer's unitard (Robin doesn't get to be the only one with a poppin' ass). A utility belt which he wears high on his waist so it can be covered by his red hoodie, something understated, maybe silver to match Blood's scheme. The utility belt includes a back holster for his blaster (which should be retooled by Cyborg for concealability and power). Finally, I found these cool kung fu shoes on amazon that have a sneaker tread.

We can go maskless, since again, we don't have a civilian identity, civilian family or friends, and the setting is forgiving about dual identities, since 4/5 of the TItans (5/6 with Donna) don't conceal their appearance at all.

Other options include: Hood up, Domino Mask, original flavor KC mask.

I think this does a good job of blending the Blood aesthetic, our HIVE inspired gear, maximizes the pop of our color scheme and full freedom of movement for our psychic kung-fu.

>>2423898
I like it

>>2424012
Thanks MoG.

Btw, haven't asked in a while

>Check Social Links

>>2424030
Beast Boy: Good friend

Cyborg: Good friend

Raven: Trusted/good friend

Robin: Trusted friend

Rose: Dear friend

Troia: Dear friend

Starfire: Dear friend

Simon: Friend? Friend.

Marissa: Brother?

>>2424058
Silkie...?

>>2424058
Nice. We really climbed in the esteem of Troia quickly.

Would also be interesting to see where we stand with some of the enemies we've interacted with.

Still at Rank 4 with Silkie?

>>2423898
Having the hoodie at the top and only the unitard for the bottom feels unbalanced to me, but I don't know what would go well that wouldn't cover the unitard, and I kind of like that design so I don't want to conceal it.

I'd recommend a domino mask hood up combo, because it sounds cool to me.

If the shoes don't have laces, how do we ensure they stay on our feet?

>>2424072
The outfit is intentionally top heavy, with all that heavyiness coming from the one source of red in the costume. I think it could look dope but I am not an artist so I can't really demonstrate it for you. The shoes are stretchy. It works for martial artists.

>Strategy for Jump City 1/2

So this is my idea on how we can deal with Jump City's problems. KC is not a grand strategist however, so this makes more sense as a plan that Robin would put forward than one that Peter does.

There are currently four threats to Jump City: Brother Blood, The Escaped Villains, The Blockbusters, and The Burning Blizzard. Our best strategy is, in my mind, 'contain and conquer'. This is going to be a marathon, not a sprint, so its important to pace ourselves. We'll need to both explicitly delineate responsibilities and also maintain flexibility.

1. Brother Blood: We previously had indication that we have some time before his plan comes to fruition, and the timeline has been further pushed back due to Peter's defection, and now Linus and Marissa's defection. We don't know in what capacity our Mother serves Blood, but getting her to defect certainly won't help him. Our primary goal is information gathering and defenses.

2. Escaped Villains: Because they are numerous and do not work together, it is in our best interest to not divert resources into catching them, beyond responding to any attacks they make. More on response later.

3. The Blockbusters: The biggest and most immediate headache. Crime families require a lot of effort to disentrench. We should work hand in hand with the police, letting them find and point out soft targets for us, and send purpose-built teams to deal with the problem. The first big step in beating them will be getting rid of their heavies, Bane, Ravager, and Cheshire. Fortunately, all three of them are mercenaries, not ideologues, and could potentially be persuaded to abandon Blockbuster. The funniest way of doing so would be freezing all of Blockbuster's assets so he can't pay them, but other than Cyborg, I don't know if that's possible.

4. The Burning Blizzard: Fortunately, Jump City is in California, which has just legalized marijuana. Readily available legal weed will reduce demand of cocaine. While Snowflame is a zealot, he's got a strong handle on business, so he'll move on Utah, who desperately needs the gift of his God's touch.

(Bonus) Slade: He's around and that's never good.

>>2424122
>Strategy for Jump City 2/2

Everyone has a role to play here:

Team Blood
Raven (Team Leader): She's already researching defenses against Trigon and can help KC look through memories for other insights into Blood. She's also the fastest and most reliable way to get heroes deployed where they need to be. She's tower bound, except when delivering people to the field.

Kid Crimson: As powerful as he could be, with the escalating danger in Jump City, he should be benched while he works on his stamina issues. In the meantime he can continue searching his memory for clues, act as a bridge to the HIVE defectors, and act as the secondary rapid deployment specialist.

Linus, Marissa, Mom-muel: They know HIVE as well as anyone. They are consultants on Team Blood.


Team Blockbuster
Robin (Team Leader): His usual duties of coordinating absolutely everything going on are especially helpful here in pouring over police info, along with his detective skills and his experience with the way Bane thinks.

Beastboy: An excellent infiltrator, he'll be an asset to gathering info on the Blockbusters and probing them for weaknesses.

Troia: Fast and strong enough to deal with sudden appearances of the Mercs, and her lasso is extremely valuable for information gathering.


Rapid Response
This team is about dealing with the day to day supervillainy and quickly provide support to any team that finds itself needing backup. They'll be the ones most directly dealing with the escaped convicts

Cyborg (Team Leader): He's here mostly because this team needs a leader and Cyborg is leadership material. He also adds some utility to a combat heavy team.

Rose: We don't know how long she's going to stick around, but this is where she fits in best. Also doubles as a Tactical Consultant.

Starfire: Strong and doesn't need Raven or Peter to get her around quickly, she's the most flexible in the role of Rapid Response.

Other Allies: What we need is people who currently have too many responsibilities, and who can respond quickly. Thunder and Lightning are obvious picks, but anyone else who fits the description would be great.


Team Burning Blizzard
Weed: Good job Weed!

Others: I suppose you could fold this task force with the Blockbuster task force.


To be clear, these roles aren't iron clad, flexibility will doubtlessly be required, but I think this set up gives us a good groundwork for success.

>>2424068
>>2424071
Rank 4

>>2424122
>>2424125
>Just waiting for Snowflame to move to Utah

HAH!

>>2424125
Whoops
>Other Allies: What we need is people who currently *DON'T* have too many responsibilities, and who can respond quickly.

>>2424072
Also additional thoughts on the costume: I figure when KC is walking around he has the hoodie zipped up, covering his utility belt and blaster. When its combat time, he may unzip it which gives him quicker access to his gear, and shows off the full outfit. By having it unzipped, the hoodie can move and flutter as he fights, which I think is a cool look.

I'm down with the idea of a domino mask, though I think hood up/hood down is basically a matter of whatever is coolest at the moment.

>>2424146
He gets his foothold at BYU during finals season. "It is like adderall but so much more."

Quiet day.

Cartoon staples, cliches, or general events you'd like to see?

A few of mine
-Meet Future Kid Crimson
-Swap Bodies with someone
-Flashback arc where we play as HIVE Samuel
-Meet Evil Kid Crimson (or good Samuel) from the Terror Titans dimension
-Meet Captain Marvel, get temporarily inducted into the Marvel Family.
-Learn a non-crime fighting skill, like getting really good at cooking. Waifu's love Protags who can cook.

>>2426931
-Might happen, but don't count on it.
-Could do that
-Could happen
-Maybe
-Eh
-Sure

>>2426949
When I say 'get temporarily inducted into the Marvel Family' I mean KC getting to transform like Captain Marvel Jr and Mary Marvel for one epic set piece fight. I realize that is not at all clear from my wording.

How's it going MoG?

>>2426963
Doing alright, you?

>>2426975
Doing fine. Day off, boring but also pretty chill.

>>2426984
Cool

>>2426931
These all seem good. Only cliche I'd like to see would be someone (probably beast boy) realize we have no idea when our birthday is and throw us a surprise party. Due to recent developments this seems harder to do though.

>>2427699
I like that. Though arguably we can find out Sam's birthday and the day Peter eas rescued. Making it an arbitrary day for the sake of celebration is absolutely something Beastboy would do.

As for tonight's (?) session, two things I want to do is 1. Ask Marissa and Linus that Sam was like. 2. Thank Cyborg. He was the most against Marissa and Linus but he put his trust in us, and that was a stand up thing for him to do.

>>2427768
I'd second both of those actions. As far as a non superhero related talent I'd rather learn an instrument. I think it for better. Plus we have 2 people who are cooks and no musicians. We should rectify that.

>>2427778
*fits

>>2427778
Thanks. There's a good chance when we ask about Sam it might be revealed that he played an instrument. We know it's not guitar or drums. Might be keyboard or bass.

>>2428151
I could see him getting classically trained in piano but playing keyboard in a band with Simon.

>>2428307
The nice thing about piano is that it gives you a solid basis for learning other instruments. And the mellotron for maximum King Crimson references.

>>2428151
My bet is that he doesn't know any instruments, but can sing really well. It'd be a nice reveal for if we're playing karaoke with the group and everybody suddenly realizes that Peter's a damn good singer.

>>2428379
I could see it.

Also, I like to think that Pete's love of progress rock comes from Blood not knowing shit about contemporary popular music and just buying things willy-nilly from the pre-owned section of a record store because it's cheaper.

>>2428483
Paul is, of course, a Garth Brooks fanatic. He even loved 'The Life of Chris Gaines'

>>2428379
>ywn have a musical episode where the only way to save the titans is through the power... Of singing.

>>2428502
Why not?

>>2428546
I mean, it'd translate poorly to text. Unless our battles were something like rhyming or making good lyrics to win.
Which now that I think of it, sounds strangely like rap and not my initial musical idea.

>>2428556
The music Meister stops by jump City thinking he could get an easy score.

>>2428499
>Hating on Garth Brooks

Come now

More HIVE music:
Linus/Simon: Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston
Marissa: Weird Al Yankovic (for the longest time she was unaware that he was parodying songs)
Ryan: Broadway sountracks.

Blood: Dubstep.

>>2428726
>Marissa: Weird Al Yankovic (for the longest time she was unaware that he was parodying songs)

Hah

>>2428726
>Marissa: Weird Al Yankovic (for the longest time she was unaware that he was parodying songs)

That's adorable.

>>2428744
>>2428748
That's what happens when you get raised in a cult.

Marissa [after Simon discovers 'Bad' and 'Beat It']: "Michael Jackson totally ripped off Weird Al!"
Simon: Does not argue because Marissa is frankly terrifying.

MoG, around when should we expect to start?

>>2428757
Gonna start in just a moment

>>2428759
Cool. Purple Leader standing by.

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Hello, good people of /qst/. This quest is, as is probably obvious from the OP pic, based on the Teen Titans animated series. You'll be taking the part of a young man and potential Titan, guiding him through his trials and tribulations.

>Rules

There will be a 15 minute voting period between posts.

Please only choose one option (I will let you know in cases where you can choose more)

An option with two arrows (>>) beside it is one that can be combined with other options

Write-ins of dialogue are allowed, but they won't be put in as-written, just sort of the spirit of the write-in. Additionally, dialogue write-ins require a significant amount of support from other players to be put in, as they can greatly affect the character.

Action write-ins will only be allowed under certain circumstances, which I'll announce. You can suggest an action to me if you want, and I may allow it, but might not depending on various factors.

No dice system in this quest. Victory and defeat will come down to decisions rather than random luck. Learn from experiences, develop strategies, and think outside the box at times (like I said, an action can be suggested to me).

Above all, have fun. I want this to be an enjoyable experience for everyone. Through success, failure, and everything in-between, I hope this will be an adventure worth remembering.

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>>2428763
Oh wow got it live

Marissa and Simon share a look.

"We can't tell you that," Marissa says to you.

That doesn't make any sense to you. There's really no reason to defend any of Blood's secrets at this point, they're already in deep crap with him. Really, it's not like they can make things worse at this point on that front. So why would they bother?

"It moves around," Simon clarifies, kind of rendering all of your thoughts pointless. "It's able to submerge itself into the ground and travel below the surface. It has a force-field to keep it from getting damaged while burrowing."

"It gets moved most days," Marissa adds. "It's never in a single spot for any longer than three days under any circumstances."

"If it moves while agents are out, Blood sends them new coordinates," Simon adds. "But I doubt Blood's going to be sending any our way, and he's probably already moved it if he found out about us deserting. All we can really tell you is that it's probably somewhere in the desert outside of Jump City."

That at least gives you a vague idea of where to look, so you're grateful for that. Still, a more specific location would have been vastly preferable. Oh well.

"You should also know that it has a dangerous security system, a large number of armed, well-trained guards, and various other agents and creatures that work for Blood," Simon adds.

"And no offense, but even if you could get to Blood, he'd crush you like an ant," Marissa tells you. "I doubt even your whole team would last more than a minute or two."

>>A. "We managed to chase Blood off the day I got my powers."

>>B. "That helps a lot. Thank you."

>>C. "Can you tell me about mom?"

>>D. "Did I play any instruments?"

>>E. "What are you guys going to do?"

>F. "That's it for my questions."

>/>>G. Write-in

>>2428787
>G. Nod. That's plenty to digest later. "Hey... What was Samuel like?"

>>2428787
>>A. "We managed to chase Blood off the day I got my powers."
>>C. "Can you tell me about mom?"
>>E. "What are you guys going to do?"

>>2428787
>>>B. "That helps a lot. Thank you."
>>>C. "Can you tell me about mom?"
>>>D. "Did I play any instruments?"
>>>E. "What are you guys going to do?"
>>F. "That's it for my questions."

>>2428787
>B. "That helps a lot. Thank you."

>>2428802
I'll switch to this.

>>2428787
>>A. "We managed to chase Blood off the day I got my powers."

>>B. "That helps a lot. Thank you."

>>E. "What are you guys going to do?"

>>2428802
>>2428799
>>2428822
"That helps a lot," you tell them. "Thank you."

Marissa shrugs. "Whatever. Anything else?"

"Yeah, actually," you reply after thinking for a moment. You have another question, and your twin sister is probably the best person to ask it. "Can you tell me about mom?"

She seems completely blindsided by that question, not able to form words for a short while. Instead, she just kind of sits there and tries to work through it. It's an odd question, to be sure, and a very odd situation to have to explain to your sibling about their own mother whom they seem to have largely forgotten.

"Mom....she's...." Marissa begins, trying to get her words right. "She's awesome. Seriously, she's always looked out for us, spent as much time as she could with us, and worked hard to make sure we succeeded. She helped us train, read stories to us, took care of us whenever we were sick, you know, mom stuff."

Well, most of those sound like "mom stuff", though you aren't sure how many moms help their kids train for combat in a demon-worshiping cult. Not many, you'd wager. Still, what Marissa's telling you seems a little bare-bones. But, you can always get in contact with your mother if you want.

"You two," you address, changing the subject. "What are you going to do?"

"Probably leave town and find a place to lie low for a while," Simon answers, leaning back. "We can deal with almost anyone Blood would send after us, and if we're not in Jump City, he's going to spend a lot less time focusing on us while he's fighting you and the Titans, sorry to say. That's why I told you to get out of town before, buy yourself some time."

Marissa scowls. "I don't like running and hiding, but we wouldn't stand a chance against Blood, and honestly, I'm not sure that your team's going to be able to stop him, either."

She glances at Simon. "So, we've got some thinking to do."

Simon nods in agreement. "We're going to have to decide if we want to fight Blood, or just try and enjoy what time we have left until Blood destroys everything. Either way, it'll be easier to think about somewhere else."

>>A. "Good luck, both of you."

>>B. "I'd feel better if you were close-by."

>>C. "Keep in contact, alright?"

>>D. "Wait...are you two dating?"

>>E. "If everyone fights, Blood won't have a chance."

>>F. "Marissa, make sure you tell mom what you're doing."

>/>>G. Write-in

>>2428882
>A. "Good luck, both of you."
>D. "Wait...are you two dating?"

>>2428882
>>C. "Keep in contact, alright?"
>>G. "We'll find a way to stop Blood. We might need your help."
>>F. "Marissa, make sure you tell mom what you're doing."
>>D. "Wait...are you two dating?"
>>A. "Good luck, both of you."

>>2428882

>>D. "Wait...are you two dating?"

>>E. "If everyone fights, Blood won't have a chance."

>>2428882
>>D. "Wait...are you two dating?"
>>A. "Good luck, both of you."
>>C. "Keep in contact, alright?"

>>2428882
>>>D. "Wait...are you two dating?"
>>>A. "Good luck, both of you."
>>>C. "Keep in contact, alright?"