>>2729876
Mono stretches, hard enough you can hear some bones crack. “Ugggggh, man, that was a slog. Can I just kinda...y’know, go ta bed?” A few other murmurs indicate similar desires.

“Don’t see why not,” you admit. “Frankly, incoming dues or not, I think we all deserve a break after that one-”

“Ohh, heeey, girls!” A quick tap-tap-tapping signifies the approach of Lorelei, and judging from the multiples, she’s not alone. “You made it back! Awesome!” Sure enough, she’s there, the little medic bot besides her, although...you can’t help but notice that she seems to be in a different outfit than before.

“Ms. Lorelei’s so interesting!” Prima effuses. “She’s taught me so much! Do you like my new ‘threads’?” While when you first saw her she was in a traditional flowing kimono, she seems to...well, she’s still got something like that on, but underneath now she’s got...is that hot pants and a crop top?

“Yeh, gal’s been a rip-snortin’ good time! Showed me a thing or two!” And next to her, that bigger one, Jago...with a hat and some kind of metallic vest. And a pipe. A metal smoking pipe. That’s not actually smoking.

...How long were you gone?

Lorelei’s already getting in your face a bit as your team disperses. “Soooo? You gonna tell me all the juicy details? Me an’ Pri-pri and J have had a BLAST gettin’ to know each other! Even took a job with ‘em! We could trade stories!”

>...Rain check, Lori. Please? I think I just want to relax for now.
>We just went drinking, but a good meal wouldn’t be out of place…
>...fine, but it’ll be quick. There’s a couple of things I want to make sure arrived…
>Other

>>2729880
>Other
Sleep....need rest...I smash if I don't sleep

>>2729880
>...fine, but it’ll be quick. There’s a couple of things I want to make sure arrived…
its good to see you back handler. I hope we can upgrade our HQ.

>>2729880
>>...fine, but it’ll be quick. There’s a couple of things I want to make sure arrived…
Shiney shiney loot. I want to see which aircraft we took.


Welcome back!

>>2729880
>...fine, but it’ll be quick. There’s a couple of things I want to make sure arrived…

I came across another potential crossover quest. I doubt it's actually viable, but it does check enough boxes to mention. Fuck Me, My Daughter's A Magical Girl! Quest.

>>2729944
>>2729975
>>2730013
A quick word, a quick check. Writing!

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>>2730255
Part of you just wants to beg off- she’s a friendly face, sure. But she’s kinda come in at a bad time. Sleeping on location just doesn’t have the same relaxation factor as sleeping in your own bed. Still...well, you’ll have plenty of time in a moment- and you know full well that if you don’t, she’s gonna bug you until you do. Thinking about it, you could kill two birds with one stone. “Alright, fine, but it’ll be quick. There’s a couple of things I want to make sure arrived that we got from the last job.” A quick look around tells you that they aren’t in the warehouse, sadly, but…wait. That door wasn’t there before.

“Heeeeeey, so you noticed it! Do you reeealllly think that I’d just plop two things that big in your lovely little space?

Your answer is quick and merciless. ”Yes.”

“Nope!” Ugh, he sounds so HAPPY to prove you wrong. “They’re out back! Buuuuuut, if you want to build a hangar...you knoooow the drill!” Of course, Sal.

Sighing lightly to yourself, you wave Lorelei to come with you to the break room as she squeals in happiness. You need a drink. “Eeeeee! So, I have to say, it’s been AMAZING. Pri-pri and J and I were already great with each other, but it’s been so FUN just being able to help them realize things!”

“She taught me how to dance!” Prima opines, her eyes almost literally beaming with happiness. “It was difficult at first to get the subtle movements, but I find a strange joy in being able to express myself in such a way! I had knowledge of the act before, but no ability!”

“Leaning a few things meself,” Jago agrees. “Got a few, uh...places ‘round town I wanna get ta know betta.” The way he looks away and towards Prima makes you mildly curious, but you’re in no mood to question it.

“That’s nice,” you say, although a part of you quivers with nerves over just what she’s been teaching these bots. “Well, here’s what we did in a nutshell. Had to raid a ruin to get some lost technology and keep it from interlopers.” Pouring yourself some tea, you let the hot liquid slide down your throat easily before continuing. “Turns out it was a whole airfield in a past life. Centerpiece was a full aerial carrier. Sounds simple, but…”

You keep talking for a bit, only slowing down once you get to the back of the room, turning away as you turn the knob and open the door. And you have to grin at what you see outside.

“Whoooooaaaaa…sick!” Lorelei gasps as the full weight of what you brought back hits her. Izumi seems like she chose well.

The smaller, sleeker vehicle is clearly a fighter plane. From what you recall, it looks reminiscent of fighters that you’ve seen before- those missile emplacements look lovely- but there are areas on the frame that seem to be a bit more unusual- a couple of unused hardpoints, and areas near the fuselage, wings, undercarriage, and even canopy, and you find yourself wondering what you could get out of this…

cont.

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>>2730468
The transport ship is similar- there’s nothing super special about it, even though you like the front-mounted gun, but you get the sense that it could be modified to an extreme if you knew the right people or had enough money to pay for it. Heck, this thing still needs a paint job. It's not exactly slate grey, but no numbers, no nothing on it.

“Yoooo!” Lorelei CHEERS. “You finally got us our own ride! Awesome! No more having to hoof it everywhere or havin’ to hope the payer has transport! Ooh, can I driv-”

“HECK no.” Ugh, you don’t even want her to finish that sentence.

But then...SOMEONE'S going to need to fly these things. But, that'll come later.

>You can now buy the ‘Basic Hangar’ in the HQ Upgrade List!
>You now have access to a Basic Fighter craft! You can take this along with you on select missions. Having a fighter can, obviously, be a major boon, but you’ll need to sacrifice some of your pay to get it on the field and gassed up, and what’s more, unlike you yourself, Sal won’t bother to save it (or any other vehicle you get) if it looks like it’s going up in flames. Upgrade possibilities for this will come at a later date, but you will need to spend money or materials to do so.
>You now have access to a Basic Transport! Same rules with Sal above apply, as well as the upgrades. Talk to Owlia for more information later!

“Oh, by the way, you got a letter from the Care House a couple cycles ago!” Lorelei says out of nowhere. “I completely forgot, but they caught me, and wanted me to tell you as soon as I could. Check your mail. That, aaand that guy, Zander? He’s been sniffing around, too. Those guys over at Interdiction are long gone, but I think you knew that? Well, if you didn’t, now you do. Let’s see, is there anything else I’m missing…?”

>Ask something of Lorelei.
>That’s all for today. You’ll worry about stuff tomorrow.
>Other

And that's all for today, I'll continue tomorrow earlier!

>>2730513
>>That’s all for today. You’ll worry about stuff tomorrow.
We're a little too tired to properly dig into anything we've missed.

How many people/stuff can the copter carry?

>>2730559
As it stands, it looks like it can carry 4 comfortably. Entryway is tall enough that stuff about as big as a double door fridge could fit in and you'd still have a touch of maneuvering room. You can upgrade this.

>>2730513
>Well, we do need to have an actual welcoming party for the new hires, as well as test their combat skills... how about we meet up tomorrow afternoon to see how good these two are, then spend the evening officially welcoming them?

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>>2730574
That doesn't include the pilot, right?
The image appears to have rotating engines, similar to pic related. Is that correct?

>>2730579
Good idea. Sounds like Lori gave them their shakedown mission, but Randa still needs to see how they operate for herself.

>>2730599
Sounds good. All that’s left to do for tonight is suggest names for the transport and call it an evening.

I shall start, with “Party Bus”

>>2730599
That does not include the pilot, correct. As far as you can tell, there's no way for the engine to rotate- at least nothing you can visibly see.

(The images aren't meant to be exact looks, just facsimiles.)

>>2730639
I'm terrible with names, but here's what I got:
Whirly-Gig
Flywheel
Chariot
Flying Tank
Barophobia
Hodophobia
Vertigo
UFO
Parachute
Spinny

We also need to get the axe appraised, or at least look it over properly and put it through its paces.

>>2730663
Thanks for the clarification.

>>2730804
Any sort of modification you'd like to put on the axe? I was thinking of either something that makes the blade vibrate like a saw, or perhaps some sort of lightning rune for electric attacks?

>>2730836
It's a rather heavy thing; something to mitigate that might be nice, though I'd rather see how it performs as is first.

>>2730513
>That’s all for today. You’ll worry about stuff tomorrow.
>Check mail before going to bed

>>2730513
>That’s all for today. You’ll worry about stuff tomorrow.
>Other
How much did we make off the intersection half anyway?

>>2730836
Rocket booster.

>>2730513
>>That’s all for today. You’ll worry about stuff tomorrow.

>>2730513
backing >>2730579


Do you guys remember what we were saving our motes for? I think we intended to build a lab for Owlia. Or is that what we begged together from the others before this job? I can't remember what our plan is but let's not jump on the hangar immediately just cause it's new

>>2730468
>JOB COMPLETE!

Aw yeah. I was waiting for this.

>>2732049
The lab is marked as purchased, and I vaguely recall asking for donations to build it.
The hangar isn't actually in the pastebin in yet, but the only other interesting thing in it is the training areas. We've no need of the barracks, though we could upgrade existing rooms.

>>2732049
We can do that tomorrow after everyone has had some downtime, bearing in mind we just came off a night out and people are tired.

Lab is a good first buy, can start working towards our Robots & Magical Glyphs emporium.

>>2730639
Ok I've thought of some stupid name suggestions
>Pizza delivery
>Uber
>BuzzBuzz
>M.I.L.C.O.M (guess what this means)
>Doom Plume
>Mote Bloat
>SES Motetaker
>BigDick McCompensate
>Owlia's tech boner
>Prepare your anus or PYA
>Big Vibe Ride


>>2730513
>That’s all for today. You’ll worry about stuff tomorrow.
>Read your emails on your bed.

>>2732183
Miranda's Interdimensional Love Chariot Of Murder

>>2732192
Oh fuck, that's much better than what I originally named it. although I had a shitty alternative to it:
>Mirandas Intersection Labour Crate Of Murderers
Either way the name I gave it is super unoriginal

>>2732176
We already have the lab, anon.

>>2730513
>>2730559
>>2731302
>>2731337
>>2731821
>>2732176
“Whatever it is, it can wait,” you decide. “I’m going back to my apartment, and I’m going to take a nice, long sleep.”

“Aww, okay!” She doesn’t even sound that disappointed. “We’ll make a spa day soon or something! You DO sound beat.” You can’t even pretend to not be interested. You’re no prissy sort, but the idea of just unwinding sounds VERY appealing.

Give her a gentle nod and a smile, you agree, and you shortly part ways, with Lorelei’s mulling on possible names for the transport in the background as you walk away.

Like heck you’re calling the the thing ‘Lovestorm’.

When you get back, you heave a gentle sigh at the look of your little apartment. Not that long ago you were thinking of upgrading. Still might should, one of these days. A simple sandwich is fixed, glass of juice drank, and you’re flopped in your bed before long, pouring over the digital letter via tablet screen.

[/i] Dear Ms. Styles, [/i]

We of the Care House are pleased to mention that you’ve been the topic of considerable interest for a number of our wards, and they have expressed a desire to remain in communication with you. We humbly ask you to take up this simple responsibility to assist in grooming one (or more!) of our youth to be the next great earners of the Intersection! The individuals in question are:

Noran Fairsun (and Mewla). Race: Human/Demon, Fae
Harpsicorie Laemuul. Race: Lamia
Korak D’vatch. Race: Demon
Tami Flaff. Race: Sheepkin

If you choose to accept this, you may select one or more (but no more than three) to remain in communication with; considering your unique job, we are willing to waive the traditional one-letter-per-week requirement, in exchange for allowing the child an extended stay whenever you return from a job.

Please notify below if this opportunity intrigues you, and if so, what children may interest you! (The senders have been notified of your reading this message. You have three (3) cycles to respond as of opening this letter.)


Hm. That’s...something. But you’ll sleep on it first. No use deciding something so soon. Your head hits the pillow, and you’re out before long.

When you open your eyes, however...something’s off. Something is very, very off. There’s...nothing. And yet- somehow it feels like you’re surrounded...

>Roll 1d100. First 5 taken.

Rolled 28 (1d100)

>>2732756

Rolled 73 (1d100)

>>2732756

Rolled 100 (1d100)

>>2732756
Didn’t think I’d actually catch a thread live.

>>2732850
OwO

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>>2732850

Rolled 95 (1d100)

>>2732756
I suppose I'll roll too, still need to catch up on the story though.

And here I was thinking posting by phone was a hassle and I shouldn’t roll.

Rolled 40 (1d100)

>>2732756

>>2732766
>>2732816
>>2732850
>>2732871
>>2732877

>Wow. Uh...writing.

>>2732756
>>2732970

Almost immediately, the feeling of being surrounding fades, but there’s a warmth...it’s familiar. Very familiar. You feel like your head’s floating in clouds, but…

“You’re so familiar…” What?!

You want to whirl around, to face who’s talking, but...something’s stopping you. You’re still on your back, and your eyes can’t move, can’t look at anything that’s not straight ahead.

And then another voice. “Wait...do I know you…?” They both sound swampy- muddled. As though they’re underwater. You can barely understand them as is.

A third voice, incomprehensible, says something else, but it fades out, and before you can say anything, that warmth fades…

...and you wake up. It’s not quite waking up from a bad dream, but you’re...thoroughly confused. You’ve had plenty of dreams, but nothing quite like that before.

At any rate, you ARE feeling a bit more rested. A mental thrum in your head, however, and a slight lightness of being tells you that dues are...well, due. Mentally focusing inwards, you do find that your proverbial pocket has been lightened.

>Current Total Motes: 77.60 LMotes.

Great. Well, at least it’s quick and painless. Question now, is...what to do? Your friends and workmates are likely off doing their own thing for a while. Might could drop in on them. Or, you could keep it light, just wander around, see what you can see. Or maybe look into handling some personal business. That message said you had 3 cycles to respond, after all. There’s that and, well, whatever you could think of.

>Just head out on the town and have some you time.
>Visit someone in particular. (Who?)
>Other

>>2733018
>Visit Izumi
She got pretty unsteady last run, and we apparently confirmed we saw her as a friend for the first time (after decades of knowing her?) May as well see if she wants to tag along somewhere, maybe to the Care House if she wants to do a bit of light community work while we sort out mentoring.

>That dream
[spolier]Old MG group from our home world?[/spoiler]

>>2733018
>>Other
>Go test out the shiney new axe properly.

>>2733018
Okay, so I’m thinking we should test out our axe first, then see if we want to modify it, then after that, let’s do what >>2733056 suggested and invite Izumi over to the Care House. Finally, after all that, let’s have a welcoming party for the new hires.

>>2733018
>Visit someone in particular.
Izumi

>>2733018
>>Visit someone in particular. Izumi

>Dream
It reminded me off that very high-ranking MG we met at the care house that was being wierd

http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive/2265195/#p2271838
>I just feel like I should give some of the other kids a little help before I leave you know pay it forward wait I wasn’t supposed to say that sorry my mouth moves faster than myheadforgetitplease so what group are you part of I bet it’s interesting!

Seems like we're going to say hi to Izumi.

Writing.

>lamia kid is one of the options
I hope I'm not the only one who wants to become her babysitter

>>2733018
>>2733056
>>2733074
>>2733097
Thinking about it, it’s probably a good idea to see what Izumi’s up to. She wanted to ‘renew’ herself, which you know just means she’s trying to straighten herself out after last job. You’d like to think your words back there got through to her, but you’ve no way of telling without talking to her personally. Hopefully, being back on familiar ground might help things out.

After breakfast, and a bit of old-fashioned loafing around, you make your way downstairs to her apartment.

A knock on the door of her apartment, and it takes a few moments for her to answer- to your surprise, she looks fairly well, apart from the slight look of confusion and slump to her posture. “Ah. Miranda? I wasn’t expecting to see you for a couple of days. Something wrong?”

You shake your head. “No, just wanted to see if you were doing okay.”

She sighs, blowing a strand of hair away from in front of her head. “Well, I requested a talk with Sal, who’s agreed- when it suits him.” The look on her face is one of obvious dislike, but you both know full well he’ll get to her when he gets to her. “Aside from that, I’ve a great deal of meditation to engage in; something to help soothe myself. I SORELY hope I’ll actually be privy to all details important to me next mission. That said...” And here she puts on a small, yet sincere smile. “Thank you. It means a great deal that you came by to ask after me. My library work will probably hold me for some time, so I can use that spare time to unwind.”

“Not a problem,” you admit.

>Actually, if you want to feel good about yourself, I was thinking about stopping by the Care House…
>We still need to put those bots through their paces, y’know. Can’t imagine anyone else I’d pick first. Up for it later?
>Well, if you’ve got plans, then I’ll leave you to them. Catch up with you later.
>Other

>>2733523
>>We still need to put those bots through their paces, y’know. Can’t imagine anyone else I’d pick first. Up for it later?

>>2733523
>>We still need to put those bots through their paces, y’know. Can’t imagine anyone else I’d pick first. Up for it later?
She's weapon-y, she should have a pretty good handle on how they're doing.

>>2733523
>Actually, if you want to feel good about yourself, I was thinking about stopping by the Care House…

Okay, have to head off for now...keep an eye on Twitter for when I'll be able to do a full run. Until then, expect short updates.

>>2733523
>Actually, if you want to feel good about yourself, I was thinking about stopping by the Care House…
Putting the robots through their paces is the professional, team leader route. I’d like Yuna to see Miranda a little more out of her depth.

>>2733787
>Yuna
psst, Yuna was a mission specific code name for Izumi; you won't see her referred to as such again.

>>2733814
Wow, I’m dumb. I knew that, but I’m still calling her Yuna in my head due to a mixture of FF10 and how long the crossover lasted.

Least I got ‘Randa right.

>>2733523
>>We still need to put those bots through their paces, y’know. Can’t imagine anyone else I’d pick first. Up for it later?

>>2733523
>We still need to put those bots through their paces, y’know. Can’t imagine anyone else I’d pick first. Up for it later?

But first

>Actually, if you want to feel good about yourself, I was thinking about stopping by the Care House…

>>2733523
>Actually, if you want to feel good about yourself, I was thinking about stopping by the Care House…

>>2733523
>Actually, if you want to feel good about yourself, I was thinking about stopping by the Care House…
We should invite her to help us bully the bots too though.

>>2735288
Lori would give us so much shit for it, would be absolutely worth it though.

>>2734223
Supporting

>>2729876
Hey Handler!

I've heard rumors of an average father finding out his daughter's contracted to kill demons on pain of death and/or corruption. Several shenanigans later, their family needs to wage war on a Duke of Hell. Sounds like they could use a hand... for the right price of course.

And you might just know the right team of magically-empowered adolescent-looking females to help them in their predicament.

>>2716637

>>2730013
>>2738689
Who could be behind this?

>>2738693
Just a random anon interested in seeing Miranda get PTSD flashbacks as she unravels the truth of the in-universe magical girls' Madoka-level contracts. I'm not the QM, that's for sure.

>>2738705
I'd imagine Izumi wouldn't be near as reluctant to help in this one.

>>2738705
Given how long Miranda's been around, she's probably seen worse.
Way worse.

Such as, say, her lifestyle in the Nexus.

>>2733523
>>2733535
>>2733543
>>2733544
>>2733787
>>2734175
>>2734223
>>2734306
>>2735288
Thinking about it, you’ve got just the thing to get her attention. “Y’know, we didn’t really get to know Lorelei’s new ‘friends’.”

“True,” she admits. “I have to say, not entirely sure what drove her to do such a thing...but I find it hard to oppose, so long as she did not force them.”

“Either way, they’re here now- and we still need to put those bots through their paces if they’re going to be part of the team.” You give her a pointed look, matched with a small grin. “Can’t imagine anyone else I’d pick first. Up for it later?”

She huffs out a laugh, but nods. “It’ll be quite interesting to see the depths of their combat ability. Programming is no substitute for true willpower- whether they have that or not remains to be seen.” You have to agree with that, and...well, phew. Part of you was worried she wouldn’t be interested. It’s just that which makes you more confident in saying the rest. “Actually, if you want to feel good about yourself sooner than later...I was thinking about stopping by the Care House.”

“Oh? Really? I recall you’d had some children following you around a bit ago…” A small grin rises on her face. “Perhaps you’re developing some actual maternal instincts?”

Oh what the- “Yeaaaaaah...no. I just got this message, and-” And there you freeze, because...heck, why ARE you doing this? You just felt like it one day, and it hadn’t really hurt anything, so why not? But then...hmmm…

“Well, regardless of what your excuse is,” Ugh, that smile... “if you’re going there...then I suppose I might not mind coming with you. It’s been quite some time since I’ve been around there.” Oh, right. Early on she’d done some volunteer stuff for the Care House, just for the sake of. Hadn’t heard of her doing it in a while, though. “I’ll be heading to the library later, however.” she notes. Fair enough. “So then, I’m curious- just who’s caught your eye, hm?”

That’s a good question, and as you bring out your phone to respond to the message, you figure now’s as good a time as any to answer.

>Choose up to three to mentor. Will be taking all within 1 vote of the highest after I post lock come the next run. (Example, if Noran and Harpiscorie both get five votes and Tami and Korak get three, neither of the latter will be picked. If Noran gets five, Harpiscore gets four, and Korak gets three, Korak will not be picked. In the event of a tie, it'll be a roll off.)

> Noran Fairsun (and Mewla). Kid with the fairy? Built in team, it seems like. Could be a pretty good duo if they’re trained right.
> Harpsicorie Laemuul. If this is that shy lamia girl, I have to give her props for putting herself out like this.
>Korak D’vatch. He’s...excitable, but if that attitude of his can be reigned in, he has potential.
>Tami Flaff. I think this is that puppet lamb girl...not sure why she’s not looking into puppeteering, but if she’s that curious, I won’t turn her away.

>>2740341
Dropped my trip.

>>2740341
>Harpsicorie Laemuul.
>Korak D’vatch.
>Tami Flaff.

Harpsi could either be a pretty good stealth or magical option if she could get over her shyness.

Korak is pretty gung ho about Outgoer work, if a bit excitable. Hopefully he'll cool his jets with some experience under his belt.

Tami sounds like she could come up with a few ideas and plans. Hopefully she'll be able to get Korak to focus, and bring Harpsi out of her shell.

>>2740341
Tough choice. For reference, here's where the kids were first mentioned:
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive/2265195/
post: 2273688

>>2740341
>> Harpsicorie Laemuul. If this is that shy lamia girl, I have to give her props for putting herself out like this.
>>Korak D’vatch. He’s...excitable, but if that attitude of his can be reigned in, he has potential.
Korak is a little excitable for my tastes, but he is at least enthusiastic. If we can temper that fire with experience, I suspect he'll make a solid Enforcer.
Sneaksy-Smartsy are an important aspect of a well rounded team. Though lamia's tails have to be pretty powerful; she could go pretty much any direction. Maybe she'll even done heavy armor and a reforged spear Maybe once she gets the hang of things she'll lose the stutter. And I'll admit I have a soft for lamias.

>>2740354
>> Noran Fairsun (and Mewla)
>>Korak D’vatch.
>>Tami Flaff.

>>2740341
>> Noran Fairsun (and Mewla). Kid with the fairy? Built in team, it seems like. Could be a pretty good duo if they’re trained right.
>> Harpsicorie Laemuul. If this is that shy lamia girl, I have to give her props for putting herself out like this.
>>Tami Flaff. I think this is that puppet lamb girl...not sure why she’s not looking into puppeteering, but if she’s that curious, I won’t turn her away.

>>2740341
> Harpsicorie Laemuul. If this is that shy lamia girl, I have to give her props for putting herself out like this.

> Tami Flaff. I think this is that puppet lamb girl...not sure why she’s not looking into puppeteering, but if she’s that curious, I won’t turn her away.


> Noran Fairsun (and Mewla). Kid with the fairy? Built in team, it seems like. Could be a pretty good duo if they’re trained right.

>>2740354
I like Harpsicorie because of how well she resonated with Miranda.

>>2740341
>Noran Fairsun (and Mewla). Kid with the fairy? Built in team, it seems like. Could be a pretty good duo if they’re trained right.
>> Harpsicorie Laemuul. If this is that shy lamia girl, I have to give her props for putting herself out like this
>>Tami Flaff. I think this is that puppet lamb girl...not sure why she’s not looking into puppeteering, but if she’s that curious, I won’t turn her away.

>>2740341
>Noran Fairsun (and Mewla). Kid with the fairy? Built in team, it seems like. Could be a pretty good duo if they’re trained right.
>Korak D’vatch. He’s...excitable, but if that attitude of his can be reigned in, he has potential.

>>2740341
>Tami Flaff. I think this is that puppet lamb girl...not sure why she’s not looking into puppeteering, but if she’s that curious, I won’t turn her away.
Because the only way to get the group I want is by not voting for the people I want.
Anyway, I hope Izumi picks up a kid or two.

>>2740341
>Harpsicorie Laemuul. If this is that shy lamia girl, I have to give her props for putting herself out like this.
>Korak D’vatch. He’s...excitable, but if that attitude of his can be reigned in, he has potential.

>>2740341
>>2740438
Seconding

So, I just realized that one of our prospects is a fairy.

And we have the option of having those kids come over to our place to visit...

...Where did we put that DVD of Fairies Alight?

>>2742530
I think it was a rental, thankfully.

> Noran Fairsun (and Mewla). Kid with the fairy? Built in team, it seems like. Could be a pretty good duo if they’re trained right.
>Korak D’vatch. He’s...excitable, but if that attitude of his can be reigned in, he has potential.
>Tami Flaff. I think this is that puppet lamb girl...not sure why she’s not looking into puppeteering, but if she’s that curious, I won’t turn her away.

>>2740341
> Harpsicorie Laemuul. If this is that shy lamia girl, I have to give her props for putting herself out like this.

> Harpsicorie Laemuul. If this is that shy lamia girl, I have to give her props for putting herself out like this.

> Harpsicorie Laemuul. If this is that shy lamia girl, I have to give her props for putting herself out like this.

All my points into her since other people are refusing to vote for multiple choices to keep points away.

>>2740745
>>2740341
Izuni could pick second place, yo.

Next run will be tomorrow, just a reminder. Will post to Twitter shortly before, and announce lock here.

>>2743801
That's just one vote, sorry!

>>2743808
And then Miranda gets fed up and pawns them all off to various countries workers while we go play with robots.

>>2744708
Renting them out is a better long-term plan than straight up selling them

>>2744708
>>2744726
She strikes me as having more class than that...

Howdy, folks.

Locking in one hour!

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It’s not exactly what you’d expect to say, but as you consider your brief interactions with the kids in question, a few stand out to you. “Well...first that I think of is Harpsicorie. If this is that shy lamia girl- and I’m pretty sure it is- I have to give her props for putting herself out like this. Takes a lot to do that. Much less decide to go for this kind of job.”

“Really?” Izumi at least seems interested, judging by the looks she gives you. “A shy young thing trying to be an Outgoer? Very curious. I hope she’s not afraid to defend herself…”

There IS that possible issue. Might have to bring that up, although… “Well, she might end up a Courier. Could help her get out of her shell without threatening her life too much.”

“True,” Izumi agrees. “But anyway, you said ‘first’, so…”

“Right. Second one is this Tami Flaff kid. Sheep girl, likes puppets, I’m pretty sure. Not sure why she’s not looking into puppeteering, but if she’s that curious, I won’t turn her away. At least, not for looking into it.” Really, you’d think she’d be more interested in acting or perhaps something related to the arts, but...apparently not.

“That’s...curious. Puppets? How would you be able to use tho-” Izumi starts, but then stops herself as she mulls the idea over. “Well, perhaps if you had some type of method to control them from a distance, they might be workable, but…”

“There was a light in her eyes whenever she talked- I think she’s more clever than she likes to let people know,” you admit. She was often one that asked about ‘talking enemies down’ or ‘but what if you could make someone go over there?’ during your little day tour. “Thinking on it, I think I see why she might be interested…”

“I’d like to see for myself, really.” Izumi admits as you both board your bikes. “Well, who else?”

“Just one more,” you confirm. “Although, technically, it’s two. They call themselves Noran and Mewla. One’s this part-demon kid, the other’s a fairy. I think they’ve got some kind of bond, y’know?”

She nods. “Ahhh. I see. So why them?”

You shrug. “Natural team. I think they could be a pretty potent combination if they’re trained right, even aside from whatever experiences they might already have together.” Red roars as you start her up. “Anyway, follow me, and let’s get this show on the road.”

Her own smaller bike revvs in response. “Right behind you.”

cont.

>>2748860
The drive isn’t too long, but as you walk up to the desk where Mrs. June, as always, is sitting. Seeing you, she breaks into a beaming smile. “Well! Didn’t think we’d be seeing you again so soon! And you brought a friend?”

“Just here to accompany her,” Izumi waves off.

“Oh, of course, of course.” Mrs. June nods. “Now, this wouldn’t happen to be about that little mail we sent, would it?”

“It is,” you admit. “I was thinking I’d just tell you in person along with the email. Of the ones that wanted me, I’m picking Harpsicorie Laemuul, Tami Flaff, and Noran and Mewla.”

“Oh, that’s great! I know they’ll be happy to hear that!” She immediately starts typing. “You know you didn’t HAVE to come around immediately…”

You shrug. “Well, I DID just get back from a job, so…eh.”

“Oh! How sweet!” She grins. “Do you want me to send for them right now, then? Or maybe would you want until the end of the day’s lessons? Do you have rooms set up for them?”

“Rooms?” You question.

“Well, yes! We did say EXTENDED stay! That includes overnight!” Oh. That...actually makes sense. Oy.

> “Well...we should have something set up by the end of the day. Give us a bit, then.”
> “We’ve got room, don’t worry. You can send them down now.”
> Other

>>2748863
> “Well...we should have something set up by the end of the day. Give us a bit, then.”
>"Also, can you tell me a bit about them? Likes, dislikes, abilities, cultural things, where they came from. Stuff like that."

We need to buy some cots, blankets, sheets and extra food. No way are they staying in the barracks.

>>2748863
>> “We’ve got room, don’t worry. You can send them down now.”
Might as well get them now, though we'll need to pickup some blankets and such. The barracks would have been a good place for them if we had it, but this is the first time we've had a need for it.

If someone doesn't vote anything in about 20 minutes, switch me from >>2748885 to

> “We’ve got room, don’t worry. You can send them down now.”

So we can keep this moving.

>>2748863
>“We’ve got room, don’t worry. You can send them down now.”
Put them to work sorting that out.

Right, we're good.

Writing.

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Well...all things considered, you’ve got room in your place. A bit. Or maybe Lorelei wouldn’t mind putting them up. Could even have them in the barracks, once you get them...there WAS a Sleeping Quarters section you could buy and have them whip up, hopefully...barring that, well...could just get cots, sheets and all that. You’ve got enough motes to spare for now. “Eh, we’ve got room, don’t worry. You can send them down now.”

“Great!” Saying that, she quickly gets on the intercom, and before very long, there’s three (technically four) very interested little kids in front of you. Harpsicorie seems almost baffled, while Tami and Noran both seem excited. A tiny, pink light flitters on the top of Noran’s head, buzzing back and forth but never straying too far away.

“Weeell, you’ve my thanks fer pickin’ us, miss!” Tami is the first to speak up, with her bull puppet as usual. “I s’pect we’ll have a lot ta learn from you!”

“Yeah, uh, thanks!” Noran seems happy enough, and he starts to open his mouth to say something else- just before the pink light darts close and seems to hover in front of you for a second. Noran, for his part, looks mortified. “Agh, no, Mew!” It then seems to zip around both you and Izumi before racing back to Noran, settling near his ear. “Oh, sorry! She’s, uh… she’s protective…”

“It’s fine,” Izumi reassures. “But I believe Miranda here has some questions for you all...after all, I’m sure she wants to know all about you, right, Miranda?”

Well, maybe not ALL about them yet, but some vitals can’t go amiss… “Just tell me the basics about yourselves, huh? We’ll figure out the rest as we go along.”

cont.

>>2749504

“Okay!” Tami, again, is the first to speak. “Welllll, Tami here likes playin’ and actin’, and likes drawin’ stuff and figurin’ how people act and stuff. Uhhh….she likes just about anythin, kinda, but loves fruit, an’ don’t like hard audiences none. We likes to make people laugh, o’ course!”

“Oh, well, me and Mewla like exploring, and climbing, and dancing, and having fun, I guess. And fighting. But not mean fightin’, just...y’know, kinda fightin’.” You’re not quite sure what ‘kinda fightin’ is, honestly. “Uh...and we like meats and stuff. And I don’t like skeletons. And Mewla doesn’t like it when people yell at me or anything. She gets mad really easily.” Oy. These two might be more of a handful than you thought.

At any rate, that only leaves the one...who’s had her head down all this time, and only just lifts it when she realizes that she’s the last one to speak. “Oh! Uhhhh...um, I, uh, I like to, uh… write thingsssssss, I guessssss? A-and I dunno what elth…uh...I’ll eat anything. Mostly. But, uh… yeah. I, uh...I don’t like talking...or, or having too many people look at me...I guesssssss... ”

...Hm. Yeah, these kids are gonna be...interesting. But, first thing’s first.

>Getting them used to the team. Call a meeting, introduce them, mention how they’ll be hanging around.
>Time to go shopping. Need to store up on beds, food and whatnot since they’re going to be staying overnight.
>Take them out somewhere so you can get to know them better...ugh, you’re going to need to get a cab for this, though.
>Other

Short run, but got to head out for now! Wonder how you'll influence these kids...they're not even technically training yet!

>>2749509
>Time to go shopping. Need to store up on beds, food and whatnot since they’re going to be staying overnight.
Shopping first, friends later. We’re gonna be the best at adulting!

>>2749509
>Time to go shopping. Need to store up on beds, food and whatnot since they’re going to be staying overnight.
If they are going to be coming over regularly we should make sure they fell welcome.
>I don’t like skeletons
Don't look now but there is one inside you!!

You know, these guys, including Korak, all kind of remind me of some of the characters we met back when we were working with the Knights of the New Moon.

Tami has the same sort of charismatic tendencies of Geegee...
Noran has the sensitive big guy role, just like Basil...
Harpsicorie has the soft spoken shy mage bit ala Sorina...
And Korak is basically a short Adel with red skin and horns.

>>2749509
>>Take them out somewhere so you can get to know them better...ugh, you’re going to need to get a cab for this, though.
Then on the way back
>Time to go shopping. Need to store up on beds, food and whatnot since they’re going to be staying overnight.

It'll be easier to go out without a bunch of stuff weighing us down.

Thoughts on where we should go? I can only think of the Outgoers training place, but it seems a little early for that.

>>2749708
For food at that guys restaurant who we fought that time.

>>2749509
>Time to go shopping. Need to store up on beds, food and whatnot since they’re going to be staying overnight.

>>2749509
>>Getting them used to the team. Call a meeting, introduce them, mention how they’ll be hanging around.

>>2749509
>>Time to go shopping. Need to store up on beds, food and whatnot since they’re going to be staying overnight.

>>2749513
>Wonder how you'll influence these kids...
I believe that Miranda will inadvertently scare them into becoming sensible, reasonable people who realize that a civilian career is the sane choice.

She is going to sound like a monster when she shrug and tell them that killing people is just a job and it's pretty fun, and dig herself into a hole tying to explain why she works for the bad guys to kill good guys. Izumi should find it enlightening at least. I don't think Miranda has tried to talk to someone about it who won't stop asking 'why' and expect an answer. I'm 50/50 on whether or not Miranda understands social cues and that kids aren't simply small adults. Also when she realizes that she has to put up with it and can't just shoo them off without repercussions will be fun.

>>2751744
With the morality framework of the Intersection, I think that the kids will be more concerned with costs and benefits, especially if they aren't going back to the worlds they leave messes on.
The Dealmakers would have had the importance of profit drilled into them as a requisite for survival.

>>2751744
As we've been recently reminded, Miranda and Izumi have been 'agreeing to disagree' on morality matters for ages. Miranda isn't unaware of the perception of her stance on morality.

>>2751817
>The Dealmakers would have had the importance of profit drilled into them as a requisite for survival.
In a general sense, maybe. But a heavily profit-focused approach to life isn't conductive to long-term relationships, and very few people become Outgoers. Most will be getting work in the Intersection itself.
And the personalized taxes disentivise hoarding wealth.

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>>2751817
Miranda has already spent time with these ones and they're still interested, plus based on our interactions with those two new kids way back Miranda isn't one to traumatuise children deliberately.
Will be a fun winding down session while we prep for the next job. Robots need to be calibrated! Kids educated! Glyphs and gear updated!

>>2749646
Now that you mention it...

>>2749646
i want to believe you, but i don't remember shit about those characters

>>2751744
Sound like a monster?

Miranda IS monstrous, by mortal morals and abilities. I'm pretty sure she's played the role of actual monster more than once.

> I'm 50/50 on whether or not Miranda understands social cues and that kids aren't simply small adults.

If she stops to think about it, probably, but then she still doesn't know how to handle them other than as small adults.

>>2752156
>I'm pretty sure she's played the role of actual monster more than once.
we actually did with the second MG squad we faced.
>I'm 50/50 on whether or not Miranda understands social cues and that kids aren't simply small adults.
We are not that socially inept. We just don't like to socialize a lot.

>>2752156
>> I'm 50/50 on whether or not Miranda understands social cues
Social may not be her specialization, but she's far from bad at it. She just avoids it when possible. In fact, the whole choose-what-to-wear-on-a-mission thing is an entirely social mechanic.

>>2752177
Did you not read the previous thread where she interacted with children?

>>2752362
Well, back in MGFH #46, there was a part where Handler said she had problems dealing with a large group of kids, like at the cafeteria. Nothing about having problems working with two or three of them, though.

(That reminds me, I wonder how that kid who had us sign his drawing of us? Him and that dragon girl with the bow on her head were the two I remember the most at the cafeteria.)

>>2752362
Social in general. Dealing with children is very different from normal social interactions. And she still wasn't bad with the kids, just not good with them and was rather uncomfortable.

>>2752432
dealing with groups of kids while being the focus of attention is way different from dealing with 3 1/2 of them.

>>2752442
Want to know how I know you don't deal with children much?

>>2752513
You're a condescending stalker?

>>2752532
Haha, I was right.

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>>2752513
hmm......because you are a pedophile?

>>2752601

I don't want to know what I'd find in your browser history, Anon, but it's telling that you project that.

>>2752630
I too believe you're a pedo

>>2752641
I'm pretty sure you're just samefagging.

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>>2752657
Everyone at the end of this thread is terrible and I'm disappointed in every one of you.

Just . . . Stop posting.

>>2752652
Nah, I'm not any of these other anons replying to you

>>2752765
Just came in to shitpost?

>>2752836
My modem heats up a lot during the day so I turn it off during nights and as a result my ID changes every day. When there's no vote going on shitposting is all I have left and I already voted for shopping with my previous ID.

>>2752765
Everyone replying to you is the same person.

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>>2752844
Apparently yes. Also

> My modem heats up a lot during the day

Dear god, what? How even.

>>2752864
It's like 30 degrees C outside every day so keeping the window open doesn't really help

>>2752867
but that's not really an issue? i also live in a hot area with only fans to keep the heat away and my modem has no heating problems. Hell, i didn't even think that the modems could overheat until now.

>>2752994
I don't know if it's actually overheating. It just feels hot when I touch it so I turn it off when I go to sleep.

>>2752998
It's a sign.

Of what I'm not sure.

But a router overheating is a new one for me.

>>2752998
well, some modems are supposed to run warm(because they are old models and whatnot). Its completely normal and considering you leave the modem on all day, shouldn't hurt the modem.