>>2906402
After several minutes of waiting, the two of you are finally prepared to head out, him in his wardrobe from yesterday- although you can tell it’s another set of the same clothes. Before you step out the door, though, he turns to you, and tries his best to put on what you might charitably call an intense look. “Right! So, uh...you’re a summons! And I paid for you. Aaand...that means you haveta do what I say, right?”

“Mhm.” You nod. Whatever he wants to say, he really needs to hurry it up.

“Right! So, uh...yeah! Before the test they’re gonna wanna inspect us to make sure I actually summoned you and we’re linked, and I’m not borrowing someone else’s summon, but that’s fine! Since I DID summon you! I mean, I don’t have the summoning orb anymore...but it happens!” You just raise an eyebrow, and he flinches a bit. “Sometimes! Rarely...anyway! I’ve heard of people that have summoned without orbs, it’s just a ton harder! But some students have done it! So it can happen, but you GOTTA do what I order when I order it, otherwise I’ll look bad. A summon that doesn’t listen to the summoner is the sign of a bad summoner...or a really REALLY strong summon, y’know? That’s w-why, y’know, the breaking thing happens and there’s no link. Okay? Uh, I mean- not that you’re not strong! I just need to look strong too, right?” Funny; he seems a lot more nervous than he did last night. Wonder if something got to him, or he’s just now realizing how deep in he is.

>(Intimidate) “Be quiet, then, and don’t sweat so much, child.”
>Say nothing, let him get it out of his system.
>Of course. I’ll do just as you ask.
>Is there any particular way to fake a link, then?
>Other

>>2906403
>Is there any particular way to fake a link, then?
>Also explain to him the things we can and can't do. The last thing we need is for him telling us to fly and us being unable to do so.

>>2906403
>>Is there any particular way to fake a link, then?

>>2906403
>Other
"Produce the summoning orb. Now."
Scan the orb with the FutureSight and see if it can give us an analysis to fake a summon link.

>>2906403
>Is there any particular way to fake a link, then?
>"I have said it before have i not? I said as we meet: “I’ll be sure to support you however you need to the best of my ability, Mister Lysan."

i'm starting to think we should take some of our itens so we look less intimidating...

>>2906412
We have wings though....but i don't know if we can actually use then.

>>2906422
we can't, since they become our 'skin' when we come here

>>2906403
>Is there any particular way to fake a link, then?
>If you are requesting my assistance in teaching you swordmanship or hand-to-hand combat, that would fall under doing what you say. Be warned, I'll only be able to impart the basics to you on our current time frame. Unless you wish to renegotiate? (tilt head, small, evil grin)

>>2906428
what is the purpose of that second suggestion?

>>2906425
But i remember we removed our clothes in the mafia world. Handler even said that we wouldn't look different but people may notice something is different about us.

>>2906431
i think he is trying to tease the boy.

>>2906434
To be fair, on that mission we tried to look as normal as possible, but in here we look like a fairy with an eye on our chest. i don't think that we could remove anything that would make us look less scary unless we decide to buy a disguise.
>>2906436
ok, that makes sense...maybe.

>>2906446
i guess...that is a valid point. But a disguise would be useless for something like this in which people will be inspecting us.

Locked! Writing!

>>2906446
Oh wait i remember. Saber did the same thing with Shiro because the white knight refused to ne protected by saber and asked her to train him in swordmanship.

>>2906403
>>2906412
>>2906413
>>2906414
>>2906422
>>2906428
“So is there any particular way to fake a link, then?” you ask. Really, if there’s anything that could at least give off the impression, then…

He grimaces, but it doesn’t last long. “Well...I mean, I’ve kinda HEARD of it, but not really…” and then his eyes light up. “Wait, though...I wonder…” And with that he dives back to his bed, rummaging under it- and you hear some tinkling of glass as he comes back out, holding what looks like a transparent, slightly frosted glass orb, with a clear hole in it. “So, uh...here’s the orb. It’s kinda SUPPOSED to hold your essence and mine together so that we’re linked for as long as the mana holds out, and I was always told that the orb’s shape is to contain it, but the orb itself is what holds the mana- that’s why there’s all those specks on it, see? Since it’s broken like this, it’d lose mana pretty fast, but...maybe we can fake it for long enough for the inspection to finish? It’s not long at all, and even if the link is weak, we COULD use it- as long as we keep it hidden.” He frowns in thought. “But if they find it...I’m in a lot of trouble. And even if we passed, that’d still be a lot of mana from me to just let drain out...”

> Take the orb with you to try and use.
> Leave it here and go with Lysan’s story about you.
> Other

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>>2906458
AH, OF COURSE. How could i not see it?

>>2906463
>Other
Scan the orb with the FutureSight.

>>2906463
>> Take the orb with you to try and use.
>Use the futuresight to check if we can do anything with it.

If the orb needs mana, what about using one of our mana crystals to fake the mana being in there?

>>2906463
>> Leave it here and go with Lysan’s story about you.
Honestly, if faking it is this hard and the consequences could fail him and thus the mission, I'd rather just go with the story of how his summoning was the exception kind. At least those already have precedents, if albeit rare.

>>2906463
> Take the orb with you to try and use.
Also, free loot possibly.

>>2906458
>>2906446
Pretty much this, as well as try to bilk a bit more cash out of him.

>>2906406
A- is a LOT. A+ is Godzilla tier

>>2906463
I'VE GOT IT!

>1. Harmonize our mana with him
>2. Tag him with the weakest magibeam possible
>3. We now have a visible magical connection to the boy! They'll write papers on this!

>>2906463
> Other: "Would you mind holding it for a moment?" Scan the orb with your Future Sight. "About the d
Mana leak from the orb. Maybe i could compasate for the mana leak using my on mana. This however will most likely deplete my reserves too."

> Take the orb with you to try and use.

>>2906469
This might probably work. Maybe.

>>2906469
It's worth a try, definitely.

Another thought. We could cast Light Trap inside of the orb. It... shouldn't trigger because no one's going to stick their fucking hands inside of it. Right?

>>2906469
Could not pass a more...thorough scan.

>>2906487
Guys i just realize something...use our sticky mana to glue the orb back together!

>>2906491
Hahaha finally a good use for it. It's fucking glue!

>>2906463
>Glue the orb back together with Sticky Mana

>>2906463
>>2906468
Changing my vote to support: >>2906496

>>2906463
>>2906496
Also adding to my vote the sticky mana idea.

>>2906496
Going with this as well.

>>2906496
>>2906504
>>2906511
>>2906521

Huh. Alrighty. That's gonna require a roll, though, since it's an imperfect skill.

3d20, best of three, DC= 30.

Rolled 4, 6, 5 = 15 (3d20)

>>2906526

Rolled 19, 1, 18 = 38 (3d20)

>>2906526
Oh boy...

Rolled 3, 15, 13 = 31 (3d20)

>>2906526

38 Passes. Writing!

The kid is gonna shit himself

Should we warn him about the possibility of it exploding?

>>2906564
its sticky mana, not sticky bombs,

>>2906570
I don't remember us training up the sticky bit. Too many people heard the word "Sticky" and had conniptions over the whole Sticky Bomb issue.

I thought the orb had a hole, not that it was in pieces that could be glued together.

>>2906575
we could still fill up the insides of the orb with the sticky mana and it should last long enough before it dissipates.

>>2906574
if i remember correctly, the sticky part was the first thing we got more or less right and then we went for the bomb part.

>>2906575
Could always encircle the inside of the orb using our magic barrier and have some of the remaining crystal glue on the outside using the circle barrier as a mold.

>>2906575
Just smear a thick layer of sticky mana on the hole and hope it's enough

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>>2906574
>>2906584
I guess not everyone has watched HunterxHunter.

So can I ask about our narrative now?

Do we go with
> Super powerful
> Powerful
> Strong

Do we
> Win tournament of brawns
> barely lose
> fail at it
Though that one might be dependant on if this guy succeeds at the other trials...

And, lastly
> try to hint at being abit more powerful than what he can handle
> follow his every command
> Ignore certain commands that might be unhelpful or bad

Lastly, what attitude?

>>2906463
>>2906496
>>2906504
>>2906511
>>2906521
You consider a number of options before you- flashing through your mind rapidly considering that you don’t have a lot of time. Shame you can’t just figure out a way to stick this thing back togeth- “Wait.” And then it hits you. “I think I might have a temporary fix to this.” Your magic wouldn’t last forever, but it should last long enough…and so one of your hands glows with gently sparkling magic. “If you don’t mind being a touch late…”

There’s a lot of smaller pieces that are virtually un-glueable, but the bigger ones are what you mostly need, considering how your sticky mana seems to work. It should congeal enough that it slides over the large holes for now, and although it’ll dissipate over time, you should be good for at least allowing it to serve its function subtly if he’s careful. After about ten minutes (it IS a rush job), you hand the orb back over to him, the hole in it now ‘matted’ over with a soft green paste-like mana substance. Lysan, for his part, is looking at you with wide, nearly glossy eyes. “This isn’t permanent, but it should hold enough to fake it. Just be VERY careful.”

“R-right! Thanks so much!” He looks like he wants to hug you, or it, but either way he quickly finds a towel to wrap it in for safety, leaving only the top half exposed; it’s even glowing slightly from your expenditure. Still hard for you to do...but you think you’ve gotten a bit better idea of how to utilize it. “Now let’s go!”

And with that, the two of you head out together at a jog, with him in noticeably much higher spirits.

>Current Mana: 10,750/11,000

The compound seems to be on the edge of a campus, sensibly enough. You can see several buildings that are certainly for educational purposes- all this for summoning, huh? Wonder what different types there are here…

A number of kids and teenagers are talking amongst themselves, most with some level of trepidation. You also can’t help but notice that hovering around a large number of the older kids are a variety of interesting-looking beings...some animalistic, some more human like yourself, some with wings, some not, but all shapes and sizes, in all colors of the rainbow.

And as you slow down to walking pace, you notice all of them seem to be giving you a wide berth. As you walk along the pathway, you’re quick to notice that many of the creatures lounging about their masters are quick to glance at you...and that gets the attention of whomever’s near them as they turn their stares on you. While Lysan seems to be almost oblivious of them as he marches on, you can see the worry in their eyes as many take a step back if they’re within a couple of feet of you or him.

“Hey, this is great!” He says, turning his head back to you, huffing and puffing a bit. “We just might make it on time!”

cont.

>>2906624
You’re tempted to point out the sudden silence, before noise breaks through your concentration- the sounds of a fight obvious to your ears. There’s a small ringing noise, and then a few whumps, and as you round the corner to what appears to be a quad area, in the center of it being two summons clashing- or rather, after the fact, as one of them, a pink figure, is face down, being tended to by their summoner, a young boy. Standing tall is a lanky looking thing that reminds you more of a blue praying mantis than anything else, with large, segregated eyes and pincer claws. It also has a scarf for some reason. Right behind it is a heavyset kid, arms folded proudly.

“-up, cause if ya can’t even stand up to that, ya might as well quit!” you hear as you approach.

A growl comes from nearby, and you’re quick to realize it’s Lysan. “Markus...what a piece. Always obsessed with fighting. Well, he’ll get his soon enough...”

However, Markus turns his head, as though he heard him- and maybe he did. “Huh? Eeey, Little Ly-man! How’s our big screw…” And his voice dies out as he sees you. “...up…what the...”

This, at least, brings a grin to Lysan’s face as he steps aside to let him see you entirely. “Like her? This is Kyria! Summoned her last night! She’s super powerful, nearly broke the orb coming out!”

“No way…” Markus grits his teeth. “Not a no-talent like you! Why, I oughta...”

He stops talking when you put a hand on Lysan’s shoulder and speak up.

>(Intimidate) “I’d suggest you stop the insults before you see firsthand what I am capable of.”
>Let’s just go, Mister Lysan. We’re almost late, aren’t we? Ignore him.

>>2906627
>(Intimidate) “I’d suggest you stop the insults before you see firsthand what I am capable of.”

>>2906627
>Let’s just go, Mister Lysan. We’re almost late, aren’t we? Ignore him.
This is my vote until a good writeup comes around.

>>2906627
(Intimidate)"...Mind your own business, lest I have to do it for you."

>>2906627
>Let’s just go, Mister Lysan. We’re almost late, aren’t we? Ignore him.

Professional and refined.

>>2906631
>>2906629
I say we ignore him because if we show a agressive personality People might try to wonder how Lysan's got us working for him.

>>2906627
>Mister Markus. Are you insinuating that I would answer the call of an individual possessing of 'no talent'?

>Mister Lysan. We’re almost late, aren’t we? Let this one waste his time with play-fights, I suggest that we be on our way.

>>2906627
>>2906631
this

Intimidation is best utilized by presence.

Especially if servant. More bodyguard style, and less agressor. Though that's just my opinion.

>>2906642
Still i don't want to be late. Although checking the fighting system of this world might be usefull. Even if Lysan said that the combat trial is worth just one point.

>>2906627
>>Let’s just go, Mister Lysan. We’re almost late, aren’t we? Ignore him.

>>2906648
Kind of what I said.
Let's not go in their face with agression, We already got intimidation on A-, no need to threaten the kids, think so too yeah?
Check >>2906630

Locked. Close, but vote is to (mostly) let it lie.

Writing.

The next time we take a job with a Narrative Rider, we should confirm the Narrative before we jump in.
Apparently Sal does have all this information, we just never ask.

>>2906627
>Intimidate bodyguard style

>>2906657
If the customer did not specify narrative rider we wing it.
That's how we usually do it.
But yeah, now would be the best moment the answer those questions.
Think it got burried under the update.
>>2906623

>>2906657
If we don't forget about it.. sure.

>>2906652
Oh, sorry i misinterpreted

>>2906665
The kid was also extremely nervous about the entire thing so it kinda makes sense he didn't had the most clear head at the moment he made the contract. Also does Lysan makes anyone else think on the sheep and lamia girl?

>>2906665
A guy who got no idea?
Yeah.

>>2906668
Pretty much. He is also very prompt to get very nervous and speak his mind when dealling with a situation and trying to get some kind of reconitiong

Actually, taking a breather to get food. Back in an hour or so.

>>2906667
Not very, but you do bring up a good question...

Handler, how old are these kids? I’m assuming they’re about 15-16 years old, but some clarification would be nice.

>>2906727
They're living on their own in dorms. Late teens to early 20's is my guess.

Well in no one else will imma throw my hat in the ring.
We should come off as really powerful, though not OP.
That would just cause him to be overconfident or do other stupid shit.
This culminates in us appearing abit above his level, not ignoring commands, but taking some time evaluating.
Preferably not winning the fight, again, overconfidence in having munz to buy a merc.

>>2906623
>Super powerful
>Win tournament of brawns
>follow his every command

Act as if we truly respect him.

>>2906749
i still think that going the saber route by pretending that his mana isn't enough to sustaing us so we will slowly fade away because we can't keep our manas in harmony.

Or he could just say that the orb broke and we got pulled out of the world after that

>>2906779
I support this anon. Lets play it straight.

>>2906836
No thanks. That’ll just give him a big head. He’ll be totally unprepared for when we have to leave.

Better for him to gain some respect, but not enough for people to expect a lot more out of him after this tournament is over.

>>2906912
Not exactly our problem we are only forced to stay until we complete the contract.

Saying that i wouldn't mind in most spoilling this kid even more.

>>2906912
>He’ll be totally unprepared for when we have to leave
That's literally not our problem. Either he'll make it or he will crash down.

>>2906912
That's the fun part though. After the job is over it's not our problem, he shouldn't cheat.

It's a life lesson

Or, he’ll be forced to mortgage his family’s holdings in order to pay for another contractor from the Intersection. The Dealmakers won’t mind because it means repeat business.

>>2906931
>>2906937
So we just leave him in a lurch, then?

Alright, I guess. Maybe we push him far enough that he’ll try to renege on the contract? Then we can go looting for an evening.

>>2906954
Or since he's such a nervous wreck and knows that he fucked up by cheating he'll tone it down or come clea- hahah yeah I suppose not. But with a little luck he'll realize what an awful situation he put himself in when he sees what a monster he summoned

>>2906954
>So we just leave him in a lurch, then?
Not really. Its just the nature of our job and that we act like genies at times. We tend to grant them what they want, but if they are dumb, they won't be able to keep what they got with our help.

>Maybe we push him far enough that he’ll try to renege on the contract?
If he is stupid enough, he might try to keep us as a forceful summon. That would be fun.

>>2906960
>sees what a monster he summoned
Are we going Full-Lethal for these duels? Or just till knockout? Because I want to see the fear in people’s eyes when they see us kill with just our hands.

>>2906964
We should ask, and really play up the intimidation when we do. We picked the best job, this is going to be fun

>>2906964
Knock-out. This is a whimsical 'happy' world. we don't need to bring uneeded attention. Also that would definitely break the narrative rider.

>>2906969
It is but our client never specified what kind of summon we should play as.

You know what i think it will happen? This will be a classic case of the meek secondary charavter that gets corrupted by power until he realizes what he has summoned to this world and we will obviously fight the main characters. Probably his friend the girl he mentioned whatever her name was.

>>2906975
we have common sense and have previous knowledge though. Killing summons makes it harder to keep the narrative stable and makes it harder for us to get paid.

>>2906978
We'll find a good opportunity to ask, preferably where the opponent and onlookers can hear.

Can we pick an evil villain wanting to take over the world for the next job? And once he realizes that all that will be left of the world is nothing but ash and dust (because he worded the contract as “annihilating his enemies, the Warriors of Light and the kingdoms that oppose him), and he doesn’t have the cash to pay for the Minimal Collateral Damage Rider (because we want to be paid in cold, hard cash, not the souls of sacrificed innocents or the blood of virgins), he tries to get the Heroes to kill us, thereby voiding the contract (then we tell him he could have cancelled it at any time with no penalty) so we go on a killing/looting spree that leaves civilization in ruins for the next thousand years.

>>2906978
>>2907008
Of course the point is to intimidate by causally asking like it doesn't matter to us at all what the rules are.

>>2907011
Yes. Yes we can. I've been wanting to do that for a long time too, it'll be great fun

>>2907011
Personally, I’d like to just stick to looting the guy who hired us, but that’s just me.

>>2907011
>not the souls of sacrificed innocents or the blood of virgins
Conversion to Motes is based on perceived value, not absolute numbers. It's the reason medieval kings and international corporations can pay us enough to sting without bankrupting themselves. Remember when we shook down the flower MGs their momentos were worth Motes?

>>2906978
i mean as far as we know when a summon is defeated he just retreat to the orb to re-charge. But i won't mind playing the intimidating evil summon.

Uh just realized we are rider and this boy is Shinji Matou.

>>2907041
Sal said he doesn't deal with souls. Only money.

>>2907045
Miranda is the one that doesn't deal in souls, not Sal.

>>2906627

“Let’s go, Mister Lysan,” you say pointedly as you affix the belligerent young man with a steady gaze. “We’re almost late, aren’t we?” As if to answer your question, a gentle, yet clear chime rings throughout the quad- likely signaling class start.

As expected, Markus recoils slightly at your gaze, and you see his big bug friend start to move in front of him. However, you make no move to antagonize them any further. “Let’s leave him be, and be on our way.” Lysan hesitates for just a moment, before nodding, turning away and heading into the nearest building, with you following.

You’re almost sure he didn’t notice the pin-drop silence during that brief interaction.

More speed walking down halls, and you’re eventually brought to a large, indoor auditorium area where a number of kids- some with summons- others seemingly not- are having casual conversation. As you approach, however, a hush falls over the crowd as person and summon alike take a look at you.

It’s only then you realize something.

The eyes.

Everyone other summon has bright eyes- either humanlike with pupils, or ranging from a solid white to a gentle blue.

You checked in the mirror this morning, and yours are...darker. A deep blue, nearing black, actually.

Damnit, you really should’ve asked for more details on this crap. Nonetheless, no one seems to faint in your presence (although two twin girls and a reedy guy seem about ready to), so…

cont.

>>2907026
We could just arm force him saying that if he wabt to change something he will need to pay extra. Like changing that we should make him win at any cost or something like that.

>>2907041
Yeah, but souls are an absolute moral line that Miranda won’t cross, per MGHandler’s own words.
As for blood, that would depend on whether that actually has enough worth to that world. Though remember that the Analis Relay, the ancient artifact that was an empire’s superweapon powering their unstoppable conquest of the world, came out to about 7 Motes, not enough to cover the cost of shipping it to the Intersection/conversion.

>>2907043
Wow way to fucking ruin it. Couldn't you have said Yuuji and Shana or something?

>>2907050
Oh god we are a evil/demonic summon. lol

>>2907050
Well, fuck.

>>2907057
Sorry i only watched the first fate...my knowledge of it is lacking.

>>2907060
The kid is too dumb/behind on his studies to realize it, but the professor is probably going to freak out.
And we’ll need to placate him, probably with some even more evil-sounding excuse like “You have nothing to fear. The agencies to which I am bonded have seen to it that I am a summon of Mr. Lysan; their bond is beyond reproach, our contract sealed by the void and guaranteed by their word.”

>>2907064
I guess the question if we are a powerfull summon just got anwsered...

>>2907050
This is going to be fun.

>>2907066
Nah those names aren't from fate, but shakugan no Shana. First that came to mind with similar setting and dynamic. I wouldn't call my worst enemy Shinji

>>2907050
>Mister Lysan
>not Master Lysan
aw....
But overall this seems to be going in a hilarious direction, Haha!

>>2907050
“L...Lysan?” a girl off to the right asks carefully. “W-what level of summon is THAT?”

One particular girl- this one dark-haired, with a ponytail and a shining silver necklace- just facepalms. “Can’t believe he did it…”

Before any more can come of this, however, someone steps in, and all (human) eyes immediately move to her, everyone quickly assembling in a single file line, summons behind them. You take to a similar place as well behind Lysan.

“Attention, class,” she says somewhat unnecessarily. She’s a tall, wized lady, grey haired and with a notable scar on her left eye, shaped like a thunderbolt. She is in a red and silver version of the uniform and tabard, and stuck to the left of her torso is a pin, or perhaps a badge, of what looks like a snake surrounded by wisps of smoke...hard to tell at this distance. “I am glad to see all you young Potentiates here this morning. I trust you have all had a good night’s- sleep.” that singular hitch you barely catch as her eyes lock with you for all of a brief second. However, she’s just as quick to tear her gaze away, sparing a quick glance at Lysan before continuing on. “As you know, the Summoner Exams begin today. You will all undergo the tests necessary to prove if you understand exactly what being a summoner is, and the rights and responsibilities thereof. As of now, we will be watching closely every aspect of your relationship with your summoned, and judge your bond in matters both mundane and martial. I will not be proctoring the tests, but I WILL be conducting investigations as to the veracity of said bonds. I can see a few individuals with new faces behind them…” Again, a glance at you. “And so in the interest of fairness, and understanding of severity of falsehood, all will be tested here and now. We start with...Lysan. And...his summon. Tell me its name, would you?”

As expected, he goes a shade white, but swallows and nods. “Y-yes Miss Tandal, uh, she’s...she’s K-Kyria.”

“Kyria, then. Step forth.” The two of you do so, and she makes a motion with her hand. “Your summoning orb, please.”

“Okay…” Taking it out, still in its bundle, he presents it to the old lady, who looks over it with a wide, searching eye. Gently laying a finger on it, she hmms to herself. “Curious. It feels...congested.”

cont.

>>2907073
What if, just, what if we try to not intentionally sound evil as fuck? I want that pay goddammit, and last this happened, we almost failed the job. We only continued because some anon

>>2907094
Well, we’ve got an A- on intimation, so it’s going to be very hard...

>>2907073
Let's not

>>2907094
Oh man, I wasn't there for it, but when I read that part of the quest I was happily expecting some fun teasing kids from the start. Yet at the end I was simply glad the mission was completed at all. Regardless of the reason why the tactics were chosen, the psychological trauma inflicted was not fun at all to read. I mean looking scary is fun, but being scary vs people that doesn't deserve is not so fun.

>>2907090
>We literaly filled the orb with just our mana.

Okay if this was a anime and i saw this this would raise mutiples alarm bells in my head.

>>2907106
Basically means we can say "don't worry" and they'll eat it up. What are they going to do, challenge us on it?

But let's see how this goes first

>>2907090
“C-congested?” Lysan blurts out.

“Yes...surprisingly. I had expected it to feel weak, or perhaps nonexistent.” She glares at him. “I do STRONGLY wonder how you managed such a feat of summoning considering your prior performance…”

“I-I just tried my hardest…” He shrugs. "Y-you know how much I want to pass."

There a tense, pregnant silence...before she speaks. “I trust you will show the expected and required control over such an individual, yes? That I, nor the principal, nor the board will not have to get involved?”

“A-Absolutely not, ma’am!” He salutes.

And then she turns to you. "I know not your sins nor your glories. But know this. Should any severe harm come to my charges or anyone else due to your actions, I and Nyx will rend your spirit asunder and personally cast your remaining essence into the Stream. Am I clear?" Her face is stone, and you can tell she means every word. She doesn't even wait for a response. "I and Proctor Lucia will be keeping a close eye on you both. Pass. For now."

She then calls up the next in line, finally allowing him and you to walk (him rather briskly) to the line. “Yessss…” he whispers to himself as he finally lets go a breath he'd been holding. A quick glance up and down the line reveals there’s a number of looks your way, though…

>Ask him about the levels of summons.
>Ask him about just who is that lady.
>Just keep quiet until test time.
>Other

>>2907106
Everyone got fixated on the shoes instead of that stats.
It's too late now though. We specced out high intimidation, let;s not spend the entire mission doing damage control, that's boring. Play the role we've chosen.

>>2907113
I mean if this place follow the rules of most magical schools. Like Harry Potter. Doesn't matter if they don't like of us being in it if they can't prove we cheated or something they can't stop us from participating.

>>2907114
>>Ask him about the levels of summons.
What are levels, and where would we fit?

>>2907106
One thing is to look intimidating, and the other is to say vague things that can be left to interpretation like >>2907073

>>2907114
>Ask him about the levels of summons.
>Ask him about just who is that lady.

>>2907114
>>Ask him about the levels of summons.

>>2907114
>>Ask him about the levels of summons.

>>2906624
>Current Mana: 10,750/11,000
shoudn't the max be 12500 with the shoes according to >>2904732

on an unrelated note, the previous thread isn't archived yet

>>2907114
>>Ask him about the levels of summons.
We need to get a sense of our perceived threat level besides looking scary.
>Ask him about just who is that lady.
Most importantly, what we need to look out for in regards to her.

>>2907114
>>Other
“Mister Lysan, I believe it part of my contractual obligations to remind you that the faculty are on guard now because of the “level” of summon you have called forth. Perhaps it would be prudent for you to review such materials before further testing.”

>>2907094
I'm glad I saved that mission. Ever since we decided to take the job I tried convincing people that we should play ham, and really act like a Saturday morning villain but I was called childish and juvenile. Even when the cast called us out on the lack of theatre we just kept on being an actual villain... The final fight was nice but handler really bent backwards to let us complete that mission.

But we all learned that lesson for this job right?

>>2907122
>>2907123
>>2907124
>>2907127
>>2907131
Are you sure we should be asking this directly when we don’t know how good the hearing is of the summons here? We’re still in the same room as them.

>>2907114
>Just keep quiet until test time.
>Other: Murmur "Just that amount of mana was enough to fill the orb? No wonder this thing almost broke when i got summoned..."

>>2907138
I was under the idea we were going to whisper in his ear or something like that.

>>2907135
Actually I don’t think you contributed that much at all. The kids needed the unknowable and real threat, because of what they were going to be fighting.

>>2907132
We have the rider for a reason. Ditch any mention of contracts, clients or similar, especially in public.

>>2907138
Presumably we won't straighten out ask; we do have some tact.

>>2907114
>Keep quiet

>>2907132
We could say this as soon as we are alone and no one to overhear us

>>2907138
We also have a couple of eyes on us. Although this: >>2907132
is a pretty good write in.

>>2907146
If he is the one that did the "i lost more than half of my powers" trick, he definitely saved the mission. Even Handler said so.

>The kids needed the unknowable and real threat.
No. The kids needed a villain that could teach them to work together.

>>2907147
Yeah just cut out the part with the contract, the rest is fine. It's a good idea to remind him to review and tell us how things work.

>>2907146
Except he said himself after the mission that the write in about the tablet and playing weak after the nebula buster is what saved us from failing it.

>>2907158
The epilogue showed that an old threat was coming back, one that the kids needed to be hardened against and that our training provided the hardening.

>>2907162
That was someone else, wasn’t it? Because I don’t think that was you.

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Hey Handler, i found a thing for you.

>>2907132
We have too many eyes on us to be directly mentioning contracts, though I agree with it in spirit.

>>2907166
It was me. You don't have to believe it, but how do you figure it can't have been me? I post anonymous like everyone else

>>2907164
That was irrelevant to our mission and our payment. The original contract(i'm going by memory here) said that the old guard had retired and the new girls had no teamwork capabilities. We had a week to teach them how to work together and that was it. We had to have a narrative, look as a credible threat and don't hurt the girls too much. Nothing more, nothing less.

>>2907173
>claiming credit for something anon did as an anon
Who even cares? It's not like anyone can prove it.

>>2907173
ID codes. Match up the ones calling for ham with the one that wrote in making it look like there was a feedback loop from using only half of the tablet.

>>2907176
God forbid. It will matter even less when my ID changes, I was curious why he felt so sure it was another.

>>2907169
Then what do we call the agreement between the summoner and the summoned entity here?

>>2907127
Whoop, you're right.

At any rate, we're asking a question. Writing!

>>2907184
Oh, home IP, phone posting from work and most of the ham stuff were in previous threads. There was at least one other who tried to get the theatrics going though, I didn't mean to claim I did it all by myself, I was only really taking about that particular write in.

Last post from me on this subject, it's detracting from the thread.

>>2907169
Why does having three eyes mean we can't talk??!!

>>2907229
He means people looking at us.

>>2907229
You are joking right? He means that there are people watching us.

>>2907229
It's because we can't see eye to eye with the people we speak to.

>>2907114
>>2907122
>>2907123
>>2907124
>>2907127
Honestly, while you had an inkling before, it’s fairly obvious now- you’re a bit beyond the norm here. You’re not sure by how much, however, and you need to know that, which is what leads you to lean in closer to his ear. “Pardon.” He jumps a bit at the whisper, but he’s at least steady enough to not cause a ton of attention that you’re not already getting. “So...I’m a high level summon, then?”

Fortunately, he seems to get something of the idea of what you’re asking. “Y-yeah, like...your eyes give it away. The darker the eyes the stronger, y’know? You’re probably like, level four out of five when most summons are zero to two...” He looks side to side, but doesn’t say anything further as another kid walks up to get tested.

So… the eyes tell the tale, huh? Yeah, that’d explain it. He doesn’t elaborate further, sadly, and you know you can’t get his attention without getting someone else’s in the meantime.

Eventually, all of the kids, 26 in all, are tested, and all are found clear. “No cheaters in this bunch, it seems,” Miss Tandal says primly. “Excellent. In that case, you have approximately...a half hour before the first exam begins. That exam, I am allowed to tell you, will be the Test of Clarity. Perhaps take this time to prepare yourselves. Proctor Lucia will be awaiting you all at the Yellow Grove. Dismissed!”

With that, she walks out, and everyone immediately sighs in relief, turning to their own cliques yet again- many of them, you can gather through snippets, talking about-

“You!” Suddenly, that same ponytailed girl marches over and gives Lysan a sharp rap on the head. “You idiot, what do you think you’re doing?! I can’t believe you actually did...that! Do you know just what you risked for a summon like that?! Your life! Not to mention the entire freakin’ school has probably got something to say! I swear, I can’t believe you sometimes!” Hm. Judging by the way he’s cowing, mayhaps you should interfere...or eh, maybe not. The big pink butterfly thing on her back seems to be giggling up a storm, at least.

>Just...move between them. He doesn’t deserve this...yet.
>No, no. This is amusing. Let it play out, quietly.
>(Humor?) “Perhaps I and your summon should permit you two privacy?”
>Other

It's Friday, I'm gonna go a bit longer than normal.

>>2907278
>>No, no. This is amusing. Let it play out, quietly.

Simply stand at attention

>>2907278
>(Humor?) “Perhaps I and your summon should permit you two privacy?”
As deadpan as possible.

>>2907196
Going through the archives, the person who first suggested the idea of a debuff from the tablet was one of the people saying that they didn’t see any problem not going ham.
Post #717657
Thread : http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive/700544/

>>2907278
>No, no. This is amusing. Let it play out, quietly.
It’s the safer option, since we don’t know what such a high level summon is supposed to act like.

>>2907278
>>(Humor?) “Perhaps I and your summon should permit you two privacy?”
>>2907283
woo

>>2907278
>No, no. This is amusing. Let it play out, quietly.

Need people to think that he is in control after all

>>2907278
>>(Humor?) “Perhaps I and your summon should permit you two privacy?”

>>2907278
>No, no. This is amusing. Let it play out, quietly.

Safest option and it won't break the narrative rider.

>>2907278
>(Humor?) “Perhaps I and your summon should permit you two privacy?”

>>2907278
>(Humor?) “Perhaps I and your summon should permit you two privacy?”

Aaand locked. We're at least saying something.

Narrative Rider can be interpreted a number of ways depending on the client's specifications. All he specified was 'you have to do what I say'. Didn't say anything about attitude.

>>2907330
Wait. We only have to do as he says? We don’t have to maintain an act or anything beyond that he has a complete control over us?

Shit, we need to reread the contract and its riders; that should be on our FutureSight, right?

>>2907336
He didn't specify a specific act, you don't need to put on a specific act. I do apologize, I thought that was clear enough at the beginning. My fault. But point is, you can act however you like within reason. It's like how you decided for subtle imperiousness with the training mission- I didn't enforce that, y'all came up with it and stuck to it.

>>2907336
Apparently yeah. He at least made sure of that part.

I just realized that we can easily bankrupt thia world if everyone finds out about being able to summon well summons like us.

>>2907343
By put on an act, I meant act like a local summon, use their vernacular, and act in a way that seems local.

As he said, the summoning test regulations don’t prohibit him getting us the way he did, so us trying to act like a local isn’t stipulated by the Narrative Rider.
We might have to do it for other reasons, but not because of the Narrative.

>>2907347
I dunno about that. It seems like is way cheaper to summon a normal one than one of us. Everyone with two brain cells will get that immediately and only contact us in dire situations

i still want to try and find our if we can use our wings to fly.

>>2907278
>>2907289
>>2907297
>>2907311
>>2907317
>>2907318
All things considered, this is probably the most entertain thing that’s happened in the past couple of days, as she pinches his ears. “You brainless little- stop squirming, this is the LEAST I can do to you!”

You can’t resist. “Perhaps I and your summon should allow you two privacy?” you say in the flattest tone possible.

She immediately turns to you in surprise, as Lysan moans. “Aw no…”

“Would that be a good idea, I wonder?” The butterfly thing (actually no, that’s more of a moth, really because of the furred antennae) speaks in a giggling whisper. “I fear your charge may be at my own’s mercy if we were to…abscond.”

“No, no no no, it’s fine...maybe should’ve expected a sense of wit from you…” she mutters, before speaking up louder. “Hey, so, like...you’re not gonna break loose and eat his heart our or anything, right? He kinda needs that.”

“Owowowow, it’s fine, Iris! I’m not hurt or anything and she listens to me just fine!” Lysan wails.

“That doesn’t mean it wasn’t DANGEROUS! Besides...you just got her last night, right?” She finally lets go of his ear and looks at him carefully. “You might have a Link, sure, but have you two even sparred? You’re gonna get MULCHED in the Might Tournament!”

“Augh…owww...” he’s still rubbing his ear, that was such a pinch. “I don’t HAVE to win that, y’know. Teach said I got potential, I’m just...unskilled. So I figure if I can make it through the first three, we can just kinda...forfeit the last one if we need to.”

“What?” And her AND the butterfly thing (actually no, that’s more of a moth, really...furred antennae) both seem to blink at him. “Why would you...you dunce, that’s like the most important one!”

“Wha?” Kinda what you were thinking, too. “What do you mean? They’ve always said that the Test of Might is just like the others…”

She scoffs. “To the school, maybe, but not to like, EVERYONE ELSE who comes to these- or did you think that all those super strong guides and bodyguards and soldiers just got picked up off the street?”

“...Nnnnkinda?” he shrugs- and even you can see the dope slap coming this time.

“No! Everyone comes to those because they want to see how strong a summoner and their preferred Linked summon is. There’s ALWAYS recruits for businesses and the military and everything that shows up to those, even if they don’t advertise it!” Makes sense enough. “There’s even been times where someone’s failed the exams but got picked up by a business because they won the tournament, at least!”

cont.

>>2907373
>MothMILF summon
...I wonder if we could summon from inside the Intersection...

>>2907373
Lucky for him, we're pretty good in a scrape. We shouldn't have an issue in the tourney.
>>2907349
>As he said, the summoning test regulations don’t prohibit him getting us the way he did,
I missed that bit. Why did he want the narrative rider if it's legal to hire a summon?

>>2907349
>the summoning test regulations don’t prohibit him getting us the way he did
Except we haven't got a link to him.

I think it would be a bad idea in the long term if we actually won the tournament. I mean, it would give everyone an unrealistic expectation of the competency of Lysan, possibly putting him in a dangerous position later. Of course, it wouldn’t be our problem at that point so....

>>2907383
Nee to scan those orbs first bro.

>>2907395
I'll settle for him beating Markus. That should be enough for him without having too much attention brought to us.

>>2907395
I mean he said he wanted a summon and he wanted us to make him pass the test. If he wants to drop it he might need to change the contract...

>>2907395
Winning the tournament is the one thing we should do, if nothing else. He's already set expectations high by "summoning" us, and he might not even need to pass anything else if he wins.

>>2907385
What he did is a valid summon, but not legal.

>>2907373
And it’s only just now that the weight of it all seems to sink in. “...oh. Ohhhhh man…”

Iris sighs. “You’re hopeless. Well, look, you got what looks like a level four or so out of your suicide stunt, so hey, who knows. Now come on!” And before he can argue, she’s grabbed him by the arm and is leading him out of the auditorium. You follow at a casual pace. He doesn’t seem in any harm.

“W-wait, where are we going?!” he yells frantically.

She huffs. “You’re at least going to get some practice in. Now stop struggling!”

Oh. Huh. Well, about time.

A couple minutes later, you’re at what looks to be a training area, with weights, dummies, a tightrope over a mud pit, the works. Once you arrive, that’s when she finally lets go of Lysen’s hand. “So, what does she do?”

“Uhh…” He looks away, but it seems like Iris doesn’t notice.

“C’mon, no reason to be shy. At least give me something basic like ‘Freakishly Strong, or ‘Can use the wind,’ or something,” she prompts.

He goes cherry red as he realizes his folly. “I, uh…yeahhh…uh…”

The look of disapproval she gives him is severe enough to almost make you feel sorry for him. However, she just closes her eyes and shakes her head. “You’ve had practice, so you should be able to at least tell enough by your Link with her. Just focus.”

“Right…” Ah. So that’s partially what that does. Well, considering he doesn’t have one…

>Honestly, there should still be some mana left. Why not let him try?
> “Perhaps we could showcase my skill in a more...direct fashion?”
> “In the interests of time, let me just tell you…”
> Other

>>2907395
Like you said, Not our problem at all, so don't worry about it. If anything, think of it as a business opportunity with this government.

>>2907412
>>Honestly, there should still be some mana left. Why not let him try?
Though don't make him wait too long. If he can't pull it off
> “Perhaps we could showcase my skill in a more...direct fashion?”

>>2907412
Just to clarify, that first option is

>Let him try to make a link with the orb before it breaks and see if he can glean anything about you from it.

>I missed that bit. Why did he want the narrative rider if it's legal to hire a summon?

My guess at that? He didn't know what it was and once he read it he must have though that we would be forced by the contract to act the way he wanted. But all he wanted us to do was to obet him since he heard how dangerous this kind of summoning could or can be.

>>2907412
>> “Perhaps we could showcase my skill in a more...direct fashion?”

>>2907412
>>Honestly, there should still be some mana left. Why not let him try?
Seriously? the faux-link can become semi-real? kek!

>>2907412
> “Perhaps we could showcase my skill in a more...direct fashion?”

i don't want to risk him breaking the orb will be hard to explain that to mister what's her face.

>>2907412
>Honestly, there should still be some mana left. Why not let him try?
If it works does it mean we are married?
>>2907401
Yes we do

>>2907408
Actually, we might have to win if we don’t pass all the other tests. Remember we need 3 out of 4 passes.

>>2907424
Oh he could break the orb even more...like how he did the first time.

>>2907412
>Honestly, there should still be some mana left. Why not let him try?

>>2907412
>Honestly, there should still be some mana left. Why not let him try?
If he fails
>”He is trying to look through a thousand lenses cracked like an egg dropped from the clouds. Maintaining me is impressive enough.”
> “Perhaps we could showcase my skill in a more...direct fashion?”

>>2907429
It means he gets a look at Miranda past and start crying. Oh god if he forms a link he might end up knowing about the intersection!!

>>2907432
Or he could trigger the exploding part of our sticky bomb.

Remember, I did roll a 1...

>>2907441
it's just sticky mana there is mo explosive mana in it. It's like just the plastic from a c4.

>>2907443
We still haven’t quite mastered it, though... and we’ve still got a limited time until it wears off.

And plus, it would be a fun complication if it happened...

>>2907412
>Honestly, there should still be some mana left. Why not let him try?
When that eventually fails...
> “In the interests of time, let me just tell you…”

>>2907454
Could always do the trick of attuning/synching our mana with his.

What ability are we going to start off with?

>>2907467
Just pew pew?

>>2907467
Our swordmanship? Although i think we are actually bad at that. Maybe just show how hard we can punch and also so we can mesure our power.

Locked. Writing!

>>2907467
If possible I'd like to shoot magic blasts from our eyes. All 3 of them! With the one in our chest for extra sized blast!

>>2907476
She- she's charging her lazers!

>>2907472
Bad at swordmanship
Has a master rank in swords in the Artificer arc Google Docs.

Can we stop doing this, please? Miranda's pretty good at more then just fisticuffs.

>>2907506
Compared to Izumi, Miranda isn't that good at swording. Not saying she is actually bad just that it isn't her focus.

>>2907506
Agreed to not call her bad at it, iirc she's pretty good at mostly any weapon.
But I do think she should focus of fisticuffs

>>2907513
>>2907519
I just don't get why people would want to just rely on fisticuffs. It gets boring for me to just have Miranda either use spells or hand-to-hand all the time. I know different strokes and all, but we've mastered punching things over our entire career, just try different things!

I'll stop here, don't want to get into another axe argument.

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>>2907519
You know, something I've always wondered yet also always forgotten, is if Miranda prefers using her fist, then why doesn't she have a gauntlet to use? I mean we all know she's tough and strong to begin with, but surely something that augments her punches further directly and protecting her hands from things that are harder than her hands would be fitting right?

>>2907543
This is about pretending too be a local summons.

>>2907562
well, that's the idea behind the magic knuckles.

>>2907568
I was referring to when we're generally on missions.

>I'll stop here, don't want to get into another axe argument.

...Darn it...

>>2907562
It's because she does't need one. Gauntlets and such protect the wearer, allowing them to be more aggressive, they don't add much actual attack power.

Gonna be honest, I kinda fell asleep, so I'm gonna put this on hold until tomorrow. Niiight.

>>2907688
buh-bye

>>2907688
Night, boss. Hope you'll be alright tomorrow.

>>2907688
Sleep tight.

>>2907591
Actually, shield gauntlets might be really useful. Not on jobs where we’re a walking WMD, but ones where the enemy has machine guns and magitech SMG’s. Remember that we’ve essentially been taking scrub jobs compared to the high tech/high magic worlds that Miranda has been to, where we’re just another spec op agent and only hired because we’re the most deniable of assets.

>>2907760
An actual shield or body armor would be better in those cases. A solid shield would be much better at actual protection, and would be a reasonable melee weapon. Body armor might be a bit bulky, but it would protect much more than gauntlets.

>>2907789
I think a projected energy shield, whether from the gauntlets or something else, would be more versatile. One that can work against energy weapons, physical weapons, and magic. Even better if it can operate independently of our arms.

>>2907789
hmmm, didn't we ask owlia for something like that several missions ago? she also was making something for lorelei for that matter.

>>2907853
That would be great, but we can already do that for a considerable mana investment. An item with similar functionality wouldn't be cheap. Something with more limited functionality might be a more reasonable price.

>>2907866
We've talked about dozens of things we could (or have) asked her for, but she's only one person, whose also running Courier jobs in addition to any lab work. After all the time we've had her, she's given us only a couple of things.

>>2907883
it doesn't hurt to ask her, because time runs very different on the intersection and Owlia is the kind of people that will work three days nonstop, crash for one full day and forget about her finished work. She might be sitting on the items and just forgot to tell us about them

>>2907883
>An item with similar functionality wouldn't be cheap
I was actually thinking of mana amplifiers; crystal-tech or otherwise that can amplify a small amount (relatively) of mana to project a shield.
Or general-purpose amplifiers, that can let us cast a known spell for a fraction of the cost.

>>2907883
>>2907894
Owlia and Cylica also need that lab upgrade we couldn't get them. And since we're only making 12 Motes on this job, it's going to take more time before we can get them that upgrade.

>>2907981
I don't get your point, because everyone chips in for the upgrades. Also the upgrades are for more specific stuff the duo wants to make, not to the things we asked them to do before.

>>2907997
Everyone chips in, so we should have sent Mono, Lorelei, and Izumi on their missions, since we're a manager now.

And the more Motes we have, the more we could contribute. The less a job pays out, the longer it will take for us to be able to contribute meaningfully to an upgrade, especially as not everyone has to contribute.

Finally we didn't ask them what they needed to make what we asked them for, or if the upgrade would make it easier/faster for them to make what we want them to make.

>>2908009
>Everyone chips in, so we should have sent Mono, Lorelei, and Izumi on their missions, since we're a manager now.
Which are things they do in automatic in the background, since they are responsible adults that also have dues to pay (and Handler gave us a rough estimate of how much they do per thread or -in Cylica's case- per given amount of posts). We don't need to manage that.

>And the more Motes we have, the more we could contribute. The less a job pays out, the longer it will take for us to be able to contribute meaningfully to an upgrade, especially as not everyone has to contribute.
How insightful. I thought we took this job just because we could and not because it was the more appropriate one when you consider the reward and the amount of work we have to do. How silly of me.

>Finally we didn't ask them what they needed to make what we asked them for, or if the upgrade would make it easier/faster for them to make what we want them to make.
If Owlia couldn't do it, then she should have told us so. Either way, there are other things that are higher or have the same level of priority as the Lab upgrade.

What the last thread archived? I don't see it on http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?tags=Magical%20Girl%20For%20Hire%20Quest

For the Trial of Might we don't necessarily need to fight do we? If we could scare the piss out of the opponents summons and force concession it might work out better. Interested to see if we can end a job without punching something for once.

>>2908355
I think it's worth a try. Just be ready to beat them up if intimidation fails.

>>2908249
it is, but the tags are messed up: http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?tags=MGFH

I think the only reason Miranda doesn't have combat enhancing gloves is because we didnt invest in it, though the case have been brought up before it just didnt amount to anything

And im not saying only ude fists, it's fine to train other things too. But in life or death situations? Use your best imo

>>2908655
I think that she's had the enhanced strength for so long that she has never had a reason to require gauntlets for power or defense. When you can explode buildings with your fists you don't really have to worry about scrubbing your knuckles.

And you use what's best in the situation, Miranda can probably hold her own with any weapon if it isn't too exotic. Partly because superhuman strength and speed makes up for the skill difference quite well

>>2908575
>this again

Goddamnit...

I do wonder how things will pander out.

I hope there will be an alternative to the tournament, like a BBEG that shows up so we can prove our worth in no way measureable or something.

Wonder if he will ask us if we should help him acctually learn to summon. As compared to cheat. Would definitly make him a smarter boi than other evil doers which failed to specify dealing with the heroes once we did our mission.

>>2908685
Well, it’s a tournament in a setting that resembles an anime academy for youths with unique powers, so there’s a moderate chance that there’ll be some sort of terrorist attack by the BBEG. Just have to wait and see.

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Never forget!

We should pick up some of those summoning orbs things. Maybe something to make this an ACCTUAL worth while trip.
Motes are one thing, but we all know getting sum gud shit is what we acctually came here for.

>>2908722
It might break the Riders, and we've never been allowed to stay longer than the end of a contract.

>>2908756
We were able to hold the debrief off for a night out on the town for the Artificer crossover, so it might not be impossible generally, but the whole “Follow Orders” thing is a problem. Perhaps we can read through his textbooks and go over it with the Future Sight for the summoning stuff while he’s asleep, though...

>>2908756
Well until we are explicitly told to NOT do it it might be within our permission.
As in the same fashion we could either tell off the little angry boi, or could have just ignored him.

After all, we are dealing with a person that might very well be fucked over if they made a deal with a demon. Not saying we are, just pointing out the facts.

>>2908722
Summoning is likely world-specific, as you'd need a connection to where you're summoning from. Unless we've been seeing the same types of summons across multiple jobs, I doubt any summoning items would work off-world.

>>2908797
We won’t know for sure until we research the stuff with the Future Sight.

Why is everyone trying to get a summon ball? It looks like its universe specific, it also looks like you need to train several years to be competent at it, and we are already almost as powerful as the strongest summons here. In my opinion its not really worth it.

>>2908809
Why does everyone keep trying to ask the FutureSight for specific details like that? That's not what it;'s for.

>>2908818
Because sometimes it knows that kind of stuff and it doesn't hurt to ask.

>>2908818
We used it on the mission for the Anais Relay. It told us about it’s capabilities and mote worth. I don’t see how this is any different.

>>2908812
We must have The Shiny, and until something bigger and shinier presents itself, this is It.

>>2908823
The relay was an ancient mythical artifact, capable of something unheard of in-world. The summoning balls are a non-unique means of performing a standard magic. Not even slightly the same. The FutureSight might have some broad strokes on the general workings of summoning here, not the detailed underpinnings.

>>2908929
We could at least pick up some summoning balls. Just cause.

>>2908818
PC kleptomania.

>>2908929
I would assume that a common use item in a particular world that holds some sort of value there would be easier to get information for then some sort of legendary relic that had been lost to the ages and only recently recovered (and still had a low mote value), but whatever.

In any case, the absolute worst thing that’ll happen is that the Future Sight won’t know or give it a low mote value, and it’ll be solved in a short paragraph by MGHandler. Which is fine. So let people who are interested in figuring out what’s valuable here get a chance to do so.

>everybody wants to grab somebody's balls
I think it's smelling a bit gay in here

>>2909108
No homo

Starting in 30. Today was a busy day.

>>2910097
Same...hopefully you aren't as tired as i'm.

>>2910097
Ditto. Good to see you running tonight, though.

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>>2907435
All things considered, you could at the very least let him try. Who knows?

...After about 2 minutes of him looking less like he’s trying to cast something and more like he’s trying to pass something, you decide you should speak up. “It may be more prudent to show my skills in a more direct fashion.”

She scratches the back of her head in consideration. “Yeeeah...might just not be able to figure you out because you’re so strong. At least, that’s my guess.” As Lysan stops trying, going into a pant, you can hear the girl mutter under her breath ‘I knew this would be trouble…’

But she straightens up again, looking at you. “Okay, so! We need to get you some practice in ASAP. Won’t be long, but me and Bellbelle can at least give you some suggestions- plus her powers are pretty hand for this sort of thing anyway.”

Bellbelle, the moth, flutters its wings in understanding- and perhaps no little apprehension. “D-do you think so, Miss? Then I’ll perform to the best of my ability!” The duo then move to a more open area nearby, and you and Lysan follow.

“Alright, let’s just keep this as a warm-up since we got, like fifteen minutes. Worth getting loose for the exam anyway. Bellbelle, ready?”

“Yes, ma’am!” she responds. “Our Link is strong!” Bellbelle stretches her wings- and then takes flight, flittering up and over her summoner- and revealing her legs. Long, sharp, and pointed, ready to do battle. Further up her body, there’s also a pair of what looks like thin, yet likely sturdy jointed arms, although the tips coming out of them that should be the hands seem round, making the extremities bulbous in nature.

“Any time you’re ready, Ly!” Iris says as she assumes a battle stance. Alright...this is at least a bit more familiar. “We’ll let you make the first move!”

It seems like Lysan has recovered a bit, too, even as he fixes you, then them with a nervous “O-okay...Kyria, let’s go!”

>Action!

>Lead off with low powered magi-blasts. That’s good for a start.
>Try to get in close and personal to demonstrate your hand to hand.
>You’ve got a sword, why not use it? Keep them within slashing distance.
>Other

I got this on now just FYI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNuk45MCCIQ

>>2910322
>You’ve got a sword, why not use it? Keep them within slashing distance.
>Other: Try to keep it friendly

>>2910322
>You’ve got a sword, why not use it? Keep them within slashing distance.
Make anyone spying on us think that we’re primarily a swordswoman, then that way when someone decides to disarm us, we can switch to our fists and surprise them.

>>2910329
Good taste.

>>2910334
i just want to keep the swordmanship until we can use our excalibur (nebula buster) against a enemy/giant monster.

>>2910322
>>Try to get in close and personal to demonstrate your hand to hand.
It's our speciality, and we've got those wicked-looking nails.

>>2910322
>>You’ve got a sword, why not use it? Keep them within slashing distance.

>>2910322
>You’ve got a sword, why not use it? Keep them within slashing distance.

>>2910322
>>Lead off with low powered magi-blasts. That’s good for a start.
Feels like the best way to gauge this world's power level

>>2910342
Us using Nebula Buster will bring way too much attention to our client, particularly since it’s about as destructive as a low yield nuke.

Although I would like to see what happens if we channel one through our amplifier rapier...

>>2910370
i didn't said we will/should use it. Just that it would be cool and that i want a situation were we could use against a extremely powerfull oponent.

>>2910322
>>Lead off with low powered magi-blasts. That’s good for a start.
Yeesh, start small guys, simple and easy blasts first. Unless we want this spar to end too fast

>>2910383
More like i don't want the people looking/spying to see we are capable of ranged attacks.I still want to find out if our "wings" actually work. Or if we can use them to glide, which we shouldn't be able with then being more bug like wings.

>>2910322
>Lead off with low powered magi-blasts. That’s good for a start.
>>2910370
>Although I would like to see what happens if we channel one through our amplifier rapier...
What could go wrong!

>>2910383
i don't think we will go into curbstomp mode immediately. I'm guessing we will do several textbook level moves in the beginning.

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Well, you’ve got this fancy rapier, why not use it a bit? Besides, will keep them guessing for later. Drawing it, you take a stance, gauging Bellbelle’s baby blue eyes. As you lock yours with hers, you squint lightly- and then see her flinch back just a bit. Your opening!

With a quick leap, you charge the moth- you’re not actually going to try to skewer her, but you can at least make her sweat. Workout, right?

As you close in, however, you feel a tingling all over your body...ignoring it briefly, you take a swipe at your opponent- although it’s just a touch slower than you wanted it to be.

>Roll 1d20, best of three.

Rolled 11 (1d20)

>>2910404
tingling?

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>2910404
here we go

Rolled 8 (1d20)

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Rolled 19 (1d20)

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