>>3125766
>>Decided to stick around a little longer.

>>3125766
>>Decided to stick around a little longer.

At the rate Lewis works with Lucina, and how amazingly things have gone so far whenever he has taken up police affairs, he at least deserves a tiny desk and chair in the corner of the police station.

>>3125766
>>You... actually don't remember too well.

>>3125766
>Were one of the first out the door.

Get away from Umbrella.

>>3125766
>>You... actually don't remember too well.
Mystery box!

>>3125766
>>Were one of the first out the door.

>>3125766
>Decided to stick around a little longer.

>>3125766
>Decided to stick around a little longer.

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>>3125766
Well, you figured you could at least stay a little bit longer. See if there was anything else to do.

Artya and Hank were among the group to leave first. Looked like Hank finally reached his limit and was largely passed out, and Artya volunteered to get him back home. So you didn't have to worry about them for the moment. Carol had also left, having been booked for other social appointments later tonight. You weren't worried too much about her, either.

As far as you know, both Lucina and Nemo were still at the bar, probably hoping a bit of alcohol will help get them to open up a bit more. There sibling.... rivalry? Coexistence? Whatever it was, certainly cause a lot of pressures in their interactions from what you remembered.

The Boss was apparently still hitting it up with the big boy execs upstairs. Who knew who exceedingly dangerous jobs she was arranging for you now.

All the while, HK stands loyally besides you, keeping a close eye on the guests that begin filtering out the door.

>See how Lucina and Nemo are doing.
>Maybe meet some of those Umbrella bigwigs.
>Just hang out with HK.
>Other

>>3125899
>>See how Lucina and Nemo are doing.

>>3125899
>>See how Lucina and Nemo are doing.

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>>3125899
>>Just hang out with HK.

Does she wanna try a beach party next time?

>>3125899
>See how Lucina and Nemo are doing.

>>3125899
>>See how Lucina and Nemo are doing.
You will bond and like it.

>>3125899
>>Just hang out with HK.
How was the party for HK?

>>3125899
>See how Lucina and Nemo are doing.

>>3125899
>Just hang out with HK.

>>3125899
>>Just hang out with HK.

>>3125899
>Just hang out with HK.

>>3125899
>Just hang out with HK.
HK is olev, HK is life.

>>3125899
>>Just hang out with HK

>>3125899
>See how Lucina and Nemo are doing.

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>>3125899
"Come on, let's go check on Lucina and Nemo." You say to HK as you head over to the bar.

"Affirmative." HK nods as she loyally follows you. "I have a query, though."

"Go ahead." You nod as you start heading off.

"Based on my observations of Lucina and Nemo, the two of them don't seem to spend very much time together." HK states. "Which is a contrast to you and your sibling Carol. "

"Yeah, well, I think I mentioned this before, but Lucina and Nemo did not exactly have the most normal of upbringings." You frown.

"Please elaborate." HK continues.

Ah well.... is it really right to talk about this to HK?

>You might as well tell her.
>This is probably something she should ask Lucina and Nemo.
>Other

>>3126078
>You might as well tell her.

>>3126078
>>This is probably something she should ask Lucina and Nemo.


>They have a complicated upbringing

>>3126078
>You might as well tell her

>>3126078
>>This is probably something she should ask Lucina and Nemo.

>>3126078
>You might as well tell her

>>3126078
>>You might as well tell her.

Let's face it, Lewis' childhood friend group was only normal on the surface.

>>3126078
>You might as well tell her.

>>3126078
>>This is probably something she should ask Lucina and Nemo.
Explain to our newest friend what your childhood was like.

>>3126078
>>>You might as well tell her.

>>3126112
>>3126102
>Hanging out in the badass treehouse fort that Uncle Leo built, going on awesome adventures (though mundane in hindsight), and competing to see who would be leader

>>3126078
>>This is probably something she should ask Lucina and Nemo.

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>>3126078
"Well, let's just say Lucina and Nemo weren't equal from birth." You say and pause. Actually, out of your little group, NONE of you were really normal at all.

"Is that so?" HK pauses.

"Yeah." You nod. "We didn't know it at first, but Lucina had been... 'modified' by her mom at birth to be perfect in every way. Her DNA was manipulated while still in the womb."

"I see." HK nods. "That would explain her physical prowess without the use of biomodifications."

"And Nemo? Well, she's just all natural born and bred. Not a single altered gene in her." You continue. "Though she apparently inherited her mom's intelligence."

"Of course. She's done very well to keep me maintained." HK nods. "Why exactly were they produced so differently?"

"Really weird parents." You sigh. "Their mom insisted on modifying them at birth, while their dad was against it. When it turned out that she was carrying twins, they agreed on a compromise."

"Then..." HK pauses again. "Then I hypothesize that Nemo suffers from an inferiority complex that affected her personal interactions with Lucina?"

"Bingo." You nod.

You remember the more innocent times when you were kids, before you knew about all these things like biomods and genes and how none of you were created equal in the most literal of senses. Hell, when you found about Lucina's... status, you were-

>Angry beyond belief.
>Extremely envious of what she had.
>In awe of her.
>Other

>>3126230
>>Angry beyond belief.

>>3126230
>>Extremely envious of what she had.

>>3126230
>Angry but also Confused

>>3126230
>>Angry beyond belief.
>>Extremely envious of what she had.

Probably a bit of both if Lewis saw Lucina as a Rival that he needed to surpass.

>>3126230
>>Angry beyond belief.

>>3126230

>Angry beyond belief.
>Extremely envious of what she had.

>>3126230
>Extremely envious of what she had.

>>3126230
>Extremely envious of what she had.

>>3126230
>>Angry beyond belief.

>>3126230
>>Extremely envious of what she had.
So cool

>>3126230
>Extremely envious of what she had.

>>3126230
>Extremely envious of what she had.

>>3126230
>>Angry beyond belief.

>>3126230
>>Angry beyond belief

>>3126235
>>3126239
>>3126251
>>3126258
>>3126312
>>3126328

What's up with the anger? This seems at most something like Coordinators vs Naturals in Gundam Seed, and in the end the parent is simply giving their child the best support they can in life from the very start. It's not like Lucina's life is controlled or made use of via design by her mother anyways, so I don't see the reason for anger at all. No one can decide how they're born after all, only how they live their life.

>>3126369
Because it's a strong emotion and we probably got too caught up in some of the little competitions when we were young.

>>3126384
>>3126369
Maybe Alice or his Father set him straight by saying that he always stepped up to the plate no matter how many times he lost, and were proud of him for doing so.

>>3126369
She was likely better then us at everything no matter what we did and it probably felt like she was cheating the whole time when we found out.
Also on another note its probably is how ST-AR feels to HK

>>3126369
Also we were a kid at the time. Think like a kid, not an adult.

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>>3126230
"A mix of being super angry and super jealous." You admit. "I mean, how else are you supposed to react to knowing that one of your best friends is objectively better than you in every way?"

"It would be frustrating, I assume." HK nods. "Something like, if I were to confront a model superior to me."

"Yeah, pretty close to that." You nod. "And well, I eventually got over it but things were never the same. No matter how much Lucina tried to play it off, it was always in the back of our heads."

"Yes, it does shed light on the situation now." HK nods, and goes quiet again.

Somehow, though, you get the feeling there's an air of... awkwardness surrounding HK. Was something on her mind, too? It's not like she could refuse you if you asked her.

>Probe HK for more info.
>Best to leave her along.
>Other

>>3126424
>Just ask her from a friend's point of view instead of a owner, let her know that she doesn't have to comply with answering the question if she does not want to.

>>3126424
>>Probe HK for more info.

>>3126424
>>Probe HK for more info.
Use the rear port.

>>3126424
>>Probe HK for more info.

>>3126424
>>Just ask her from a friend's point of view instead of a owner, let her know that she doesn't have to comply with answering the question if she does not want to.
Seconding this.

>>3126424
I'll support >>3126428

>>3126424
backing >>3126428
as well

>>3126424
>>3126428
+1

>>3126424
>>3126428
this

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>>3126424
"Hey, HK, is there something wrong?" You ask. "You've been acting kinda off lately."

"All my functions are operating at peak efficiency." HK replies. "There are no issues with my operation."

"No, I mean, well, what you feeling right now?" You ask.

HK is silent again.

"Is that an order to reply?" She asks cautiously.

"No, just a question." You say simply. "You're free to answer it or not."

HK pauses again, as if calculating all the possible outcomes before finally nodding.

"I suppose you can say I have a... concern." She admits. "I am currently the most advanced T-Doll in existence, but my event prediction software has already concluded that a more advanced model will be developed at some point in the future. If such a time comes, what would become of me? It's something by prediction software has spent numerous cycles processing but has so far failed to come up with an answer."

Huh, so it looked like even T-Dolls could have worries and inferiority complexes. Perhaps HK was a little too advanced for her own good.

>The fact you're thinking about these things means you're already at the top.
>We'll keep you up to date, no matter how much it costs.
>None of us are concerned about your particular specs.
>Other

>>3126563
>>None of us are concerned about your particular specs.

>>3126563
>>None of us are concerned about your particular specs.

>>3126563
>>The fact you're thinking about these things means you're already at the top.

>>3126563
Well, firstly you are more than just a piece of hardware. You are a character. Your value extends past your technical specifications.
Secondly you are learning and developing independently of what programmers and engineers cook up with. And even if they come up with a technical improvement, you can follow a different avenue of growth in parallel. You remember our interactions with older t-dolls and my advice not to underestimate them.
Thirdly you can get upgrades if you want to when they’re available and you feel so inclined.
But bottom line is, I wouldn’t put that much stock into version number.

>>3126563
>>3126618
supporting this

>>3126618
>>3126563
Supporting because I am a sucker for speeches.

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>>3126563
"HK, none of us are concerned about your specs." You grin. "You're one of us, and that goes beyond whatever a piece of paper says you are, are what parts happen to be built into you. You don't need to worry about us leaving you behind."

"I see." HK nods. "Thank you for your assurance."

And with that, HK seems to move a little quicker and with more purpose. Seems like she was already starting to feel better. She certainly was a piece of work, you figure.

At this point, you've already reached the banquet hall, which was largely empty at this point. You could see the maid Dolls already clearing the table, picking up trash, and generally cleaning up the entire place. You turn your gaze to the bar, where you see Lucina and Nemo still there, their backs turned to you. You weren't quite sure what they were saying, but you could definitely see quite a few empty glasses cluttering the bar in front of them.

"I'm detecting elevated blood alcohol levels in their bodies." HK warns, her eyes glowing.

Is that so...

>Go and greet them.
>Try to eavesdrop on them.
>Other

>>3126652
>Go and greet them.
We can eavesdrop on them another time.

>>3126652
>Go and greet them.

>>3126652
>>Go and greet them.
time for lewds

>>3126652
>Go and greet them.

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>>3126652
>>Go and greet them.

>>3126652
>>Try to eavesdrop on them.

>>3126652
>Go and greet them.

>>3126652
>Try to eavesdrop on them.

Asking each other if there are any men they're interested in, or maybe how cool Lewis has been?

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>>3126652
...

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>>3126691
"Hey, Lucina, Nemo! How are you two doing right now?" You ask as you greet them.

"Nemo here has been a devious little liar." Lucina chuckles as she pats her sister on the shoulder. "She can hold her drink pretty well! We're already a bottle in and she's still lucid!"

"I just wanna dieeeeeeee...." Nemo groans, her tiny body swaying back and forth.

"Not yet, we still have to test your limits!" Lucina chuckles.

"Your jusht doing thish because you wanna make me duuuuuuumb!" Nemo slurs. "Well I ain't giving you the satisfaction!"

And then, she paradoxically downs another glass of rum.

"See!?" She exclaims.

"It's nice to see Nemo doing so well." Lucina muses as she turns to you now. "I'm actually surprised you managed to get her to come out to a social event like this."

"Well, it took a bit of convincing." You shrug.

"Yeah cuz you KIDNAPPED me!" Nemo blurts.

It was a really good thing nobody else was around to hear and misunderstand that.

"Well, drastic measures for drastic issues was always how Lewis handled things." Lucina nods.

"You blood alcohol levels are highly elevated above the normal limit." HK points out. "I would suggest you refrain from any further drinking."

"Hah, I don't even feel a thing." Lucina frowns.

"Because of that super liver of yours." You say.

"Don't even remind me." Lucina rolls her eyes.

"Heeeeeeeeey." Nemo reaches an arm out and pulls you in, sloppily trying to jam a glass of rum into your mouth. "No fair that you get to stay outta all this..."

Well, the party's pretty much over...

>You might as well indulge yourself.
>You're in no mood to get hammered in Lucina and Nemo's presence.
>Other

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>>3126685
>how cool Lewis has been

Oh dear god, we better not have Loki pop up whenever Lewis does something really cool.

>>3126708
>>You might as well indulge yourself.

>>3126708
>>You might as well indulge yourself.

>>3126708
>>You might as well indulge yourself.

Might as well loosen up, and let some of our drunken rambling out.

>>3126708
>You might as well indulge yourself.

>>3126708
>>>You might as well indulge yourself.

>>3126708
>You might as well indulge yourself.

Drunk conversations go!

>>3126708
>>You might as well indulge yourself.
When we get super drunk we should introduce them to our cat.

>>3126708
Good thing we got HK to drive us home!

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>>3126708
"Aw hell, might as well, I guess." You sigh as you take the glass.

"That's the spirit!" Lucina smiles.

"As long as you don't throw me into jail for being drunk and disorderly." You grunt.

"I totally promise." Lucina nods.

"All right." You nod as you down the glass...

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>3126778

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>>3126778

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>>3126778

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>3126778

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>>3126778
You feel the rum burn its way down your throat, but like last time, you don't let it overwhelm you.

Nemo, however, has finally hit her limit. Her eyes flutter and her head falls against your shoulder as she starts snoring.

"Oh my gosh." Lucina whispers.

"I can move you if you would like." HK offers.

>Sure thing. I need to talk to Lucina privately anyways.
>Nah, this is fine.
>Other

>>3126792
I wouldn’t count on much “privately” in this mansion. Let’s retire.

>>3126792
>>Nah, this is fine.
>>Other
Offer the other shoulder to Lucina.

>>3126792
>>Nah, this is fine.

>>3126792
>>Nah, this is fine.

>>3126792
>Nah, this is fine.

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>>3126792
"Nah, this is fine." You tell HK, and you let Nemo continue resting her head on your shoulder as you glance at Lucina. "The other shoulder's still free, you know."

"Oh please." Lucina rolls her eyes. "I'm not THAT far gone."

"Couldn't hurt to try."

"Sleeping on one's shoulder does not seem to be the ideal way to rest and recover energy." HK points out.

"That's not what it's-" You sigh. "Nevermind."

"Ha, the more time I'm around HK, the more I've come to realize how... grounded Star is." Lucina grins. "She's rather good at recognizing nuance."

At that point, you see HK freeze up for a moment at the mention of ST-AR. You recall the two T-Dolls talking privately on Mom's ranch. What exactly was going on between them...?

>Ask HK about it.
>It can wait.
>Other

>>3126820
>Ask HK about it.
We've drunk away our sense of tact.

>>3126820
>>It can wait.

>>3126820
>Ask HK about it.

>>3126820
>>Ask HK about it.

Are they shipping us?

>>3126820
>Ask HK about it

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>>3126820
"Hey, HK." You frown. "Is there something going on between you and ST-AR?"

"Why would you ask a query like that?" HK pauses, almost as if she was hesitating.

"Just seems like you act a bit odd whenever she's around or she's mentioned." You note. "Can you explain that?"

"ST-AR is simply an old pattern T-Doll." HK remarks. "There's nothing particularly noteworthy about her besides her early prototype status." HK remarks simply.

"Well, she's not wrong." Lucina shrugs. "ST-AR is basically one of the very first T-Dolls ever built."

You get the odd feeling that HK wasn't telling the whole story.

>Nah, HK wouldn't lie to you.
>Press her a little more on it.
>Other

>>3126855
>Ask her about it in private
It seems like the kind of thing that would be a sensitive topic for her.

>>3126855
>>Nah, HK wouldn't lie to you.

>>3126855
>>Nah, HK wouldn't lie to you.

>>3126855
>Ask her about it in private

>>3126855
>>Press her a little more on it.

>>3126855
>let's not embarrass her in front of Lucy by digging deeper
>headpat
>remind her she did great job at intercepting the BOW

>>3126855
>Nah, HK wouldn't lie to you.

It's not like she's seeing a certain black cat around us.

>>3126855
>>Ask her about it in private

>>3126855
>Ask her about it in private

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>>3126855
Well damn, looks like we've ended up with a bit of a tie, so we'll have to roll it off!

1. Let go
2. Press

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>>3126896
You let it pass. You don't think HK has it in her to actively lie to you. If it was serious, then she'd say so.

"Oh right, ST-AR is here, right?" You ask Lucina.

"Yeah, she's helping with security outside." Lucina nods. "Though, since the party is winding down, I suppose we can link up with her if you want.

HK remains silent.

>Sure, it wouldn't hurt to say hello.
>Nah, I don't want to bother her.
>Other

>>3126901
>>Sure, it wouldn't hurt to say hello.

>>3126901
>>Nah, I don't want to bother her.

>>3126901
>Nah, I don't want to bother her.

>>3126901
>Sure, it wouldn't hurt to say hello.

>>3126901
>Sure, it wouldn't hurt to say hello.

Maybe we can arrange a vacation at the beach with everyone in the future?

>>3126901
>Sure, it wouldn't hurt to say hello.

>>3126901
>>Nah, I don't want to bother her.

>>3126901
>>Sure, it wouldn't hurt to say hello.
HK, make a true friend out of her, please.

>>3126901
>>Sure, it wouldn't hurt to say hello.

>>3126901
>Sure, it wouldn't hurt to say hello.

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>>3126901
"Sure, it wouldn't hurt to say hello." You say.

"All right then." Lucina nods as she takes out her phone. "Hey Star, how about you meet us at the bar? Don't worry, the others can handle the rest."

Scant seconds later, ST-AR calmly and somewhat casually walks into the banquet hall. The maid Dolls turn their heads to investigate the new arrival, but quickly return to their tasks when they deem her a non-threat.

"Chief." ST-AR nods and then turns to you and HK. "Lewis. HK. Good to see you again."

"ST-AR." HK says simply and curtly.

"I see you all are enjoying yourselves." ST-AR notes as her eyes pan across you, Lucina, and the sleeping Nemo. "Am I gonna have to chaperone?"

"I'm fiiiiiiine." Lucina assures her.

"Uh huh." ST-AR says simply. Not really convinced.

>So how was your night?
>Anything change for you after Lucina's promotion?
>Is it true you're the first T-Doll?
>Other

>>3126958
>Anything change for you after Lucina's promotion?

Software upgrades? Larger desk space (can we have our own private desk)?

>>3126958
>>So how was your night?
>>Anything change for you after Lucina's promotion?
>>Is it true you're the first T-Doll?
I wish to know more.

>>3126959
>(can we have our own private desk)?
Why have a personal desk when Lewis can work under Lucina's desk?

>>3126958
>>So how was your night?

>>3126961
>spoiler

Too lewd! Alternatively, he could be a bed warmer

>>3126958
>>>So how was your night?

>>3126958
>>Anything change for you after Lucina's promotion?

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>>3126958
"So, how was your night?" You ask ST-AR.

"Oh, you know, just standing out in the bitter cold for the past several hours staring into empty forest." ST-AR shrugs. "Not sure why anyone would want to build their mansion out here."

"Mr. Spencer is a man who values his privacy and security." Lucina explains.

"Yeah, well, that was pretty much my night." ST-AR says as she casually twirls a finger through her faded pink hair. "I suppose I should be glad I'm incapable of freezing. Sucks for the other guys, though."

"Such is the price of being a public servant." Lucina sighs.

"Anyways, the rest of the squad is starting to pack up." ST-AR remarks. "Are you coming with us?"

"Ah, well-" Lucina pauses.

>Yeah, we should be leaving, too.
>You can go on ahead.
>You can stick around with us if you want.
>Other

>>3126972
>>Yeah, we should be leaving, too.

>>3126972
>you can stick around with us if you want
>or we can all leave together

Barring a sudden crisis we’d need to deal with I think our work here is done. Plus I’m curious what’s on that drive the leech guy stole for us. Make sure to plug it into a robust system away from any networks though.

>>3126972
>>>You can stick around with us if you want.

>>3126972
>You can stick around with us if you want.

>>3126972
>>You can stick around with us if you want.
Let us have one night of fun, Lucy!

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>>3126972
"Hey, you can stick around with us if you want." You say to Lucina. "Not like we aren't a trustworthy lot, right?"

"I suppose...." Lucina nods in agreement. "Star, you can go on ahead with the others."

"Whatever you say, Chief." ST-AR shrugs and walks off, HK keeping a close eye on her as she does.

"So, what exactly did you have in mind?" Lucina asks as she turns back to you.

"Well..."

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>3126985
Time for snow?

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>3126985
Let's see if Lewis can be COOL

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>>3126985

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>>3126985
And so time passes, and you and Lucina continue to down drinks, leaving you more than a little buzzed as you try to prove you can beat Lucina in an alcohol race. HK meanwhile keeps a watchful eye on you all, to ensure no trouble is caused.

However, HK is not the only person to be watching you.

"Ah, Lewis. It's nice to see you again." Dr. Vahlen says as she sits at the bar on the opposite end of Nemo. "There's quite a lot to catch up on."

>And that's it for tonight! We'll continue the thread on Saturday so don't miss it!

>>3126994
well then. Hi Doc, got more work for us?

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>>3126994
See you next time, boss!

>>3126994
Ah, the good Doctor. I wonder what she’s up to.
Thanks for the ride OP!

>>3126999
MAI WAIFU

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You don't suppose we'll see some more HK models in the future?

>>3127332
It would definitely make things easier to get spare parts and modifications.

>>3127332
[ENHANCE KNOCKERS]

>>3127648
>>3127869
Or have a bunch of HKs fight each other when they learn The Truth. I have to wonder if the template donor would've liked zlewis as her ideal man.

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"Doctor Vahlen." You pause as you see the Umbrella scientist casually sitting at the bar just across from the sleeping Nemo. "To what do we owe the honor?"

"Please, I can't come by to properly thank the man and machine who saved my life?" Dr. Vahlen smiles. "We didn't exactly leave off on the most convenient of terms, after all."

That's right, the last time you saw her was in the evac chopper, when your body was tearing itself apart from your magical awakening.

>Well, I really appreciate you going through all this trouble.
>That's... not all, is it?
>Other

>>3128341
>>Well, I really appreciate you going through all this trouble.

>>3128341
>Well, I really appreciate you going through all this trouble.

>>3128341
>Well, I really appreciate you going through all this trouble.

>>3128341
>>Well, I really appreciate you going through all this trouble.

>>3128110
Speaking of taste in men, we have to see what we can do for Carol.

>>3128341
>>Well, I really appreciate you going through all this trouble.

>>3128341
>Well, I really appreciate you going through all this trouble.

>>3128355
I guess we better start with what sort of companionship Carol wants in the first place. If we're desperate, we could make one for her.

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>>3128341
"Well, I really appreciate you going through all this trouble." You say.

HK silently nods.

"I am aware your company has already been paid, but I suppose a round on me would be well deserved." Vahlen says as she nods at the bartender Doll, who heads off to grab a fresh bottle of whiskey.

"Was this the mission where you nearly got yourself killed?" Lucina narrows her eyes.

"Uh, yeah, the one in Antarctica." You nod. "Dr. Vahlen here was the VIP we were extracting."

"I see." Lucina continues to give Vahlen a suspicious look.

"And while we were here, I wanted to talk to you about another matter pertaining to that operation." Vahlen glances at Lucina and leans in a little closer. "Privately, if possible. It's rather urgent."

>Sure thing.
>You can say it in front of Lucina.
>Other

>>3128442
>Sure thing.

>>3128442
>>Sure thing.

>>3128442
>>Sure thing.

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>>3128442
>>Sure thing.

She's gonna ask who our parents were, isn't she?

>>3128408
>make one for he
I don't think we'll be handle another person like Carol in the world.

>>3128442
>>Sure thing.

>>3128442
>Sure thing.

>>3128442
>Sure thing.

>>3128442
>Sure thing.

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>>3128442
"Sure thing." You nod and turn to Lucina. "Hey, you think you can take care of Nemo here for a second?"

"Right." Lucina nods as she gets up and gently picks up Nemo, getting her off your shoulder. "You sure this is all right?"

"Yeah, don't worry." You assure her.

"Okay, we'll be waiting in the hall, then." Lucina says as she takes her leave with Nemo.

"Now then." Vahlen turns to you, now with a new look in her eyes. The kind you've seen in Egan and Nemo's from time to time, when they were really engrossed with their work. "I would like to talk to you about your bloodwork..."

Uh oh.

Shit, that's right, you had allowed Vahlen to scan your body to diagnose your condition. Did... did she find something out?

"I vas going through all of the data when I came across the strangest thing." Vahlen's finger begins tapping on the bar. "I found strands of Invader DNA in your body."

"Isn't that normal?" You begin to sweat. "I mean, all modern biomods are derived from Invader research, right?"

"Correct, but most of the time the Invader DNA is incomplete, broken. A result of our processes to make the compatible with our own biology. But in your body, you have complete, pure strands of Invader DNA in your very blood! It's all quite intriguing."

You see an all too familiar shine in Vahlen's eyes. The shine of a scientist on the brink of a new discovery.

>Try to deny it. Maybe it was a mistake.
>Admit it. She's already figured it out, anyways.
>Other

>>3128532
>>Try to deny it. Maybe it was a mistake.

>>3128532
>Try to deny it. Maybe it was a mistake.
"There WAS an invader down there in the ice. With that stuff oozing everywhere, my open wounds, and that explosion or whatever flinging shit around..."

>>3128532
>>Try to deny it. Maybe it was a mistake.

Must've been from that Snake's attacks.

>>3128532
>Try to deny it. Maybe it was a mistake.

>>3128532
>Try to deny it. Maybe it was a mistake.
"the invader exploded all over me maybe try it again"

>>3128532
>>Try to deny it. Maybe it was a mistake.

>>3128532
>>Try to deny it. Maybe it was a mistake.

>>3128532
>>Admit it. She's already figured it out, anyways.
Don't tell the world please. This is a secret and we don't want to kill you.

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>>3128532
"I think you might be mistaken." You grimace.

"Oh?" Vahlen raises an eyebrow as she casually sips at her glass of whiskey. "I'd love to hear your hypothesis, then."

>Roll 1d20+2

Rolled 5 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>3128604

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>3128604

Rolled 18 + 12 (1d20 + 12)

>>3128604

Rolled 3 + 2 (1d20 + 2)

>>3128604

>>3128609
Oh god, Lewis still has his COOL.

>>3128609
Can we keep the +12 for comedy reasons?
Nice roll.

>>3128609
>>3128615
Lewis was so drunk he forgot he wasn't suppose to be this smart.

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>>3128604
"We were basically running around in a dead Invader's guts, and I got bitten by an Invader-mutated snake that, might I remind you, you created yourself." You say coolly. "Honestly, I'm not surprised I didn't grow extra arms or a head or anything."

"Hmmm, you do have a point." Vahlen nods. "Perhaps the data was corrupted by outside factors. Perhaps I was mistaken."

"Well, even the best of us are prone to it." You respond, unsure of whether to feel relief yet or not.

"Still, as an opinion of a medical professional, I'd advise against you be careful about distributing your medical information." Vahlen casually. "After all, there are many others out there aren't motivated by merely acquiring knowledge."

"I'll be sure to remember that." You nod.

There's a brief, silence, as if you get the feeling Vahlen is waiting for you to make the next move.

>You should be going now.
>Ask what she knows about Wesker.
>Ask how she's doing in the company right now.
>Other

>>3128646
>>Ask how she's doing in the company right now.

>>3128646
>Ask how she's doing in the company right now.

>>3128646
>Ask how she's doing in the company right now.

>>3128646
>>Ask how she's doing in the company right now.
> >Other
Ask her how she's doing since the whole having her lab blown up in the arctic.

>>3128646
>Ask what she knows about Wesker.

>>3128646
>>Ask how she's doing in the company right now.

>>3128646
>Ask how she's doing in the company right now.

>>3128646
>>3128657
Supporting this

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>>3128646
"So, uh, how are you doing in the company now, on account of your lab getting blown up and all?" You ask, genuinely curious. Umbrella guarded its internal workings very carefully, so not much about the actual day to day operations was really known.

"Ah, well, I've unfortunately been temporarily reassigned to the cosmetics division until a new posting opens up." Vahlen sighs. "It's quite dull work, though I suppose it's better than freezing to death in Antarctica."

"What's so bad about it? Lots of people willing to pay to look younger than they actually are." You point out.

"My interest is not in money, but in advancement." Vahlen tuts. "Scientific advancement. There's still so much potential locked away in Invader DNA that we simply do not understand!"

Vahlen downs the rest of her glass of whiskey and slams it down.

"Though it frustrates me that my superiors don't see it the same way."

Well, it looked like Vahlen was on the verge of blurting out some internal company gossip. Potentially valuable information...

>That's a shame.
>Why don't you go on...
>Other

>>3128716
>>Why don't you go on...

>>3128716
>>Why don't you go on...
>Offer her a drink, have her relax while she vents.

>>3128716
>>Why don't you go on...

>>3128716
>>3128720
Support this.

Be friendly to the sexy scientist

>>3128716
>>3128720
supporting

>>3128716
>>3128720
Supporting this as well!

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>>3128716
>>Why don't you go on...

Let's hope she doesn't get paired up with Carol in the cosmetics division.

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>>3128716
...

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>>3128753
"Why don't you go on...." You say as you slide a fresh glass to Vahlen.

"Hmph." Vahlen huffs as she gladly accepts the offered drink. "Marcus, Birkin, Ashford, those men are all fools, looking only to weaponize and profit off of whatever they find."

"Seems to be doing well enough for them." You point out, considering Umbrella's dominance."

"Mark my words, their Tyrant program will run into a dead end very soon." Vahlen grumbles. "I've seen the development history. No finesse, no imagination."

"And you think you can do better?" You raise an eyebrow.

"Nonsense!" Vahlen gulps down her glass. "I will do it the correct way! Using Invader DNA to unlock the potential of the human genome!"

Vahlen then pauses, her face flushed already. Guess she was a bit of a lightweight.

"Oh my, I apologize." She pants. "I'm just a bit dizzy right now."

"Her blood alcohol levels are rising rapidly." HK warns.

>Get Vahlen to keep talking.
>Feed more drinks to Vahlen.
>You've learned enough.
>Other

>>3128773
>You've learned enough.

>>3128773
>You've learned enough.

>>3128773
>>You've learned enough.
>>Other
Offer her a ride home.

I want to know more, but I'm wary of pushing Vahlen to spill Umbrella Secrets in Umbrella Mansion.

>>3128773
>>Get Vahlen to keep talking.
Hmm, why does she think Invader DNA is the key to unlocking Human genome potential?

>>3128773
>>You've learned enough.

>>3128773
>>3128784
This.
Supporting

>>3128786
We could feed the idea of good old companion juice instead.

>>3128773
>>3128784
I rather not have her black out.

One more for the road and offer her a ride.

>>3128773
>>Feed more drinks to Vahlen.

>>3128773
>Get Vahlen to keep talking.

>>3128773
>>3128803
Supporting One more for the road, but still offer her a ride.

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>>3128773
Okay, just to make sure, do you guys really want to offer her a ride home?

>Y
>N

>>3128840
>Y
Y is for Y Not?

>>3128840
>>Y

It also kinda matches our current look, though we're missing our cape (Carol is gonna maybe kill us for ruining it)>

>>3128840
>>Y

>>3128840
>>Y

>>3128840
>Y

Piggy back the cute scientist

>>3128840
Y

If we tuck her in, we'd be probably going way too far.

>>3128866
How about having HK tuck her in?

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>>3128840
"So, um, Doctor, will you be needing a ride home or anything?" You ask.

"Oh dear, giving a lady a proposition like that...!" Vahlen giggles, her face still flushed.

"Fortunately, we already have arrangements for that." A slimy and familiar voice says from behind.

You swivel around in your chair to see Wesker standing there, just as smug as ever.

"You have no need to worry. All of our staff's transportation needs have already been arranged by the company." Wesker says simply. "And since the festivities have already officially ended, I will have to ask you to leave the premises."

As Wesker says this, all of the maid Dolls and butler Tyrants turn their gazes toward you in unison. HK immediately tenses up, getting ready to go into battle mode if needed.

>All right, we're going.
>Being a little ungrateful here, huh?
>Other

>>3128905
>All right, we're going.

>>3128905
>>All right, we're going.
Sure...

>>3128905
>>All right, we're going.

>>3128905
I kind of want to make Vahlen swoon a bit more and to kind of irk Wesker a bit.

>That's fine, Consider this Pro-bono after all I'm sure the Doctor doesn't mind having her feet swept by a mysterious gentleman.

Let Vahlen let her hair down a bit.

>>3128905
>>All right, we're going.

>>3128925
Yeah sure, second.

Otherwise I suggest telling Vahlen if she ever needs us to call, we'll give her a good rate. Make it seem like we were talking business.

>>3128905
>>3128925
Eh, supporting this.

Give her a ride back and it’s not like they don’t have trackers on her.

And I kind of want to make her smile a bit that’s not entirely science related and at least have a illusion of freedom.

I imagine like Lucina she doesn’t get out much, or is much worse so it’s amusing to me having been ‘picked up’ only if it’s just taking her home.

>>3128905
Changing >>3128915
To>>3128925

Should we give Vahlen our mask as a calling card?

>>3128930
Well give her our business card. Don’t quite trust her (a bit drunk after all) to remember.

Maybe add a cheesy line or two on the back, to have her panic a bit wondering wtf just happened the next morning

>>3128936
>Should we give Vahlen our mask as a calling card?
Vahlen just got done telling us not to leave our DNA all over the place.

>>3128936
Depends on how she takes the ride back? I could go for that.

I wonder if she ever has been propositioned at all? At least that's not work related.

>>3128940
Our mask has DNA on it?

Unless there is some dead skin or facial hair on it?

>>3128946
iirc, that mask is made from Lewis' own biomass.

>>3128946
The mask is made from Lewis' biomass. It's pretty much a piece of him.

>>3128950
Oh shit really, then nvm.

Give her a rose and business card then..

>>3128952
Yeah, as i said nvm. Just grab a stray rose or nice looking flower and business card.

Maybe ham up a small act too.

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>>3128905
All right, the votes seem pretty mixed, so we'll do a quick runoff just to confirm things!

>All right we're going.
>That's fine, Consider this Pro-bono after all I'm sure the Doctor doesn't mind having her feet swept by a mysterious gentleman.

>>3128958
>>That's fine, Consider this Pro-bono after all I'm sure the Doctor doesn't mind having her feet swept by a mysterious gentleman.

>>3128958
>>That's fine, Consider this Pro-bono after all I'm sure the Doctor doesn't mind having her feet swept by a mysterious gentleman.

Lewis should seriously start sketching his own magical outfit for fun.

>>3128958
>>All right we're going.

>>3128958
>That's fine, Consider this Pro-bono after all I'm sure the Doctor doesn't mind having her feet swept by a mysterious gentleman.

>>3128963
Tuxedo Mask?

I’m sure there is a magical shounen outfit

>>3128958
>>That's fine, Consider this Pro-bono after all I'm sure the Doctor doesn't mind having her feet swept by a mysterious gentleman.

>>3128963
Kamen Rider Prism

>>3128905
>All right, we're going

>>3128963
What should be our trade mark?

Rose Petals?

HK Shining spotlight at our dramatic entrances?

Sentai Poses?

>>3128958
>>All right, we're going. Just figured it'd be polite to offer.

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>>3128975
sparkling fabulously?

>>3128975
Crystal Dust?

>>3128968
>>3128969
We should also try to get Carol in on this effort. Maybe she'll know something about how to make a statement?

I'm thinking we have 3 different outfits for different levels of protection.
>Light: made from just Lewis' regular crystal silk and looks like a standard magical outfit
>Medium: with a bit of crystal armor plating and silk
>Heavy: a full suit of heavy crystal

>>3128975
We also better disguise HK as well.

>>3128982
Light: Magical Girl Posing?
Medium: Jojo Posing?
Heavy: Saint Seiya Posing?

>>3128985
I kind of want to give her cat ears and a tail, wearing a cute animal mask

Along with a fabulous outfit of coarse

>>3128987
Lewis and HK should just dress up as Phantom Thieves at this point.

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>>3128958
"That's fine." You shrug, giving a quick glance to Vahlen. "Consider this pro-bono. After all, I'm sure the Doctor doesn't mind having her feet swept by a mysterious gentleman."

Honestly at this point you were saying all this partially just to piss Wesker off as much as you wanted to get Vahlen to loosen up a bit more.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 8 (1d20)

>>3128995