>>4110431
>You are Grel (half elf, half human}
I just noticed that in every thread that closing bracket has been curly instead of round

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You roll your shoulders as you slide off your backpack, not sure if it was the weight of the pack itself or the climb up the rope ladder you had to do with it.

Whatever! It's only 3:20pm and you've already saved a goddamn city. Well...town. Well...village.

You transfer stuff from your backpack into your side cupboard. Some of it may have loot potential, but you're not sure.

34 Bullets

2 Sticks of Dynamite

Rope (10 ft)

Fist Sized Sapphire

1 Burnsauce

1 Glowbottle

Vodkant

Journal

3 cheeroots

1 Bottle Punt e Mes

1 Nowl porno scroll

1 Stocking

1 Bottle of sesame oil


As your sort through your takings, you get a slight idea of what might be actually useful and what you can probably just fob.

>>4110476
QM: Glad someone did.
Thank you

>>4110513
well, let's open that bottle with mikey

if he is not availible check on the pilot and get a damage report on the ship

>>4110534
QM: You can drop in on whoever you like in whatever order. You can visit someone, visit someone else, then go back to the first person.

It's mass effect time. Except no one's doing calibrations.

They might be doing other things, but they will still have time for you.

>>4110567
>It's mass effect time

And Mike is our Garruk. Let's start by paying him a visit.

>>4110513
have we read that journal?

is the stocking goblins sized? we could give it to HB, if it's normal give it to burstock I guess

>>4110513
Check on Lumsden, get a sit rep in the ship.

Is hull integrity a thing?

>>4110578
QM: It's your journal.

The stocking is human sized, but it's just one stocking, not a pair of them.

Anyways, that's two votes for Mike, so he's our first port of call.

>>4110513
As a destination I say we head to Liani forest to find that cop.
We should report the stuff here

>>4110584
We can cut it up and make robers masks for everyone in case we do something shady

>>4110589
I think Bodds went to her HQ, maybe at ROJKAWG.

>>4110608
That works for me too

>>4110577
Our Garrus*? Who's our Tali then?

>>4110622
Burstock seems like a Liara
Richter maybe, but no


We don't have a Tali actually, a young
prodigee looking for her place in the galaxy
If anyone would qualify as Tali it would be HB actually, they both even have the racial prejudice of being thiefs

>>4110589
>>4110608
>>4110619
Please stop trying to find Boddicker. She'll shoot us as soon as we give her a reason to, and we're bound to set her off the more we talk to her. Also, she makes HB jealous.

>>4110635
Why would she shoot us man? Calm down, she was chill last time we talked.

And HB was jealous of almost everyone already

>>4110635
I'm on board with finding Bodd because I want an elf in the cree to appease the diversity department, HB was very convincing with that story when we broke free.

That and because a not nice party member would be interesting too.

>>4110641
I have to admit it's meta-knowledge, mostly. She doesn't exist just in the Garlands, and her personality seems to be very similar to her Ragged Edges incarnation.

>>4110657
She scored major points with me for filling the ex-boss full of lead

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You walk down a few flights of stairs and walk up to Mikes room. Mike has his door open.

You walk in, but still knock on the open door as a courtesy.

Mike is apparently pretty excited to have a room and has got himself pretty set up. he is in his default spot, in the corner, working on his karubin, with a set of small screwdrivers.

Mike sets his work aside when you enter.

"Did you need something?"

>1. Any thoughts on where we should go next?
>2. How you doing Mike?
>3. [offer Vodkant]
>4. [Offer Punt e Mes]
>5. I wanna get better with guns, Mike. You seem like the guy for that.
>6. Mike, I wanna know more about ...[insert own]
>7. [Insert own]
>8. You still hurt at all?

>>4110680
>>1. Any thoughts on where we should go next?
while offering
>4. [Offer Punt e Mes]
and
>7. [Insert own]
"who's the waifu on the wall?"

>>4110680
>4. [Offer Punt e Mes]
>5. I wanna get better with guns, Mike. You seem like the guy for that.

Umm mybe stop drilling this guy in girls and stuff for at lest one day.

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>>4110657
QM: There is a Boddicker in all of my games. They are never actually evil but they all have, at least a slight mean streak.

This Boddicker, much like the RE one is a long way from evil. She still does her job. She still thinks shes a hero. She's still an egotistical opportunist. But she wont just KILL you. I'm not running that sort of game.

Recruiting her will have its own difficulties, should you choose to, but it would be safe to meet her again.

>>4110707
nah, not pushing him, I'm genuinelly curious to know if it's some drama character or just a random poster

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>>4110707
You offer the bottle of Punt e Mes to Mike and he holds up his hand.

"Ah. Sorry. Not to be rude but I'm not much for Vermouth. It's a little medicinal for my pallet. It's wasted on me."

Mike gestures to the Hennessey on his shelf.

"Grab that down if you like."

>"Any thoughts on where we should go, next?"

Mike draws on his pipe.

"There's no real rush to drop of loot in Dunnlivin again is there? Although I dunno what our potion count is like. It's all a matter of your priorities. Are we looking for new hires? Tryin to find Edgewater? Trying to find Jorn? Looking for clues? If you can tell me that I might have some ideas."

>"who's the waifu on the wall?"

Mike exhales smoke

"Just some art, i think..."

>"I wanna get better with guns, Mike. You seem like the guy for that."

Mike smiles.

" Oh, uh..sure! What'd you have in mind? Multiple shots? Crippling strikes?"

>>4110783
Say we are looking for Jorn, what would your idea be?

And if you have none regarding that, what about clues or new hires?

>>4110783
We have the aoe covered with blast, so maybe a trick to fire two bullest at the same target or a crippling shot would be nice

>>4110795
Blast has some pretty clear limitations as an AoE though. We're already running up against enemies that can survive it with ease.

But we do need better single-target damage for dealing with bosses and such.

>>4110783
Crippling strikes would be a good thing to look into, burning enemy turns is always useful, 'specially against big groups. Being able to hit multiple targets is always good though.

>>4110649
Personally, as much as I love Boddicker I think we'd be better off finding someone else to recruit if that's what we're looking for. She's already pretty well set up as a Vanguard, and I don't think we're gonna be able to offer her anything better than that - besides, who the hell wants a cop in their company? Setting yourself up to get narked on there.

>>4110994
This

>>4110994
Eh, knowing her, she's not above doing things against the law if they benefit her and she doesn't get caught, but I'd still prefer a dynamic where we just help each other on occasion rather than full on recruiting her.

>>4111021
You're probably right, but I don't wanna make too many assumptions in that regard without getting to know her in this setting more. I'm absolutely with you on that dynamic though - she's definitely a good ally to have, but I think it'd more beneficial to both parties for us to be separate.

>>4111030
we should wait and see before deciding that I think

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>>4110788
Mike gets two glasses and the Hennessey off his shelf and pours a couple.

You ask:
>Say we are looking for Jorn, what would your idea be?

Mike hands you a glass.

"Depends on how she gets around. If she was between Scadam and Kiani when she found out what we did to Scadam, she has three main options for a place to hole up. If she's the outdoorsy type - not the impression I get - she could camp at Kiani. Other than that her best options would be going to Kretch or the Zakub farmstead if they have rooms available."

Mike takes a drink.

>Crippling strikes would be a good thing to look into, burning enemy turns is always useful, 'specially against big groups. Being able to hit multiple targets is always good though.

Mike nods and holds out his free hand.

==============================

QM: Boddicker, as a vanguard, already has a sweet deal going and as such, would charge a daily rate to be a team member, she WOULD be useful but how useful really is up to you.

There other cops to befriend if you want to someone on the inside. There is a whole world to explore.

>>4111173
>Dyou think it'd be worth checking in with the Vanguards to let them know Edgewater's gonna be on the move again? Might help if they can keep an eye out for the troll while we track down Tallupo.

>>4111173
About how much is this daily rate and how long would each "term" have to be? Y'know, could we "rent" her for a week if we needed the extra muscle? Say we wanted some inside info as a one shot favor, how big would that "bribe" have to be?

>>4111173
hmmm Zakub....we freed that cow thing so we could drop by to check on it and see if she is there

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>>4111194
>D'you think it'd be worth checking in with the Vanguards to let them know Edgewater's gonna be on the move again? Might help if they can keep an eye out for the troll while we track down Tallupo.

Mike bares his teeth as he swallows, appreciating the warm alcohol.

"The vanguard we met in Kiani. She was riding a rinkan, right? The speed of her mount means she patrols a wide area. She's very much an observe and report or guerilla warfare style operative. By herself, even if she's good - she's no gonna solo a troll. But if we assume her route covers Kiani through Bacardi and all the wilderness in between, she's almost certainly seen Edgewater already. She's on her way to report him, has reported him already or she's dead."

Mike pours himself another drink.

"Probably not that last one. But yeah, whatever I think of the Vanguards, a troll anywhere besides where the trolls are meant to be is their business."


Mike continues to hold his hand out.

>hmmm Zakub....we freed that cow thing so we could drop by to check on it and see if she is there

"Do you mean the buygullian or Jorn when you say she? Cause the buff wont be there yet."

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>>4111195
QM: You could pick her up for a week for the same cost as you gave your other employees for their last month. She'd want a room and a place for her rinkan as well, is all.

Staying sweet with her is wise, but it's all about how far you want to go with it.

>>4111258
>Mike continues to hold his hand out.
Does he want us to give him our gun?

>>4111258

the buff? do you mean Jorn or the buygullian?

So Mike, I understand you are a pretty self sufficient guy, what do you plan to do with your money? something you want to do or someplace you want to reach?

>>4111267
if that is a yes I say we give it to him

>>4111258
Give him a firm handshake and a smile

>>4111302
Confirmed: Grels are dogs.

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>>4111267
>>4111268
You place your revolver in Mikes hand and he nods in thanks.

He takes a seat at his desk, shakes the bullets out of it and begins to give it a once-over. He spins the chamber and frowns. He takes a small metal box out of his desk draw. It's filled with brushes and small vials of oil. He starts working on the gun.

"Expensive piece. Previous owner clearly had it for show and never looked after the damned thing. I hate that."

You cut through his muttering. Taking a small sip of henny.

>"When you say the buff? do you mean Jorn or the buygullian?"

"Oh, I mean the buyfugllian (buff-lin). Call it prejudice but between being a well dressed elf and being an aspiring prudemagus I can't imagine Jorn benches much."

He spins the chamber again. Smiling this time.

>"So Mike, I understand you are a pretty self sufficient guy, what do you plan to do with your money? something you want to do or someplace you want to reach?"

Mike smacks his lips.

"Spent a bit just setting this room up, to be honest. The rest on maintenance of my gear. Got a bit left but I dunno what to do with it at the moment. I'll just keep saving."

Mike reloads your revolver, clicks it shut and hands it back to you.

"Nice as it is, this thing is strictly double action. It's no karubin, but its barrel is still rifled so it pretty damned accurate for a handgun."

Mike stands up, smiling.

"I can get you started on two separate handgun techniques. Each one will use up one of your four level up points - so you'll only have two left"

"I can teach you:

Hammer Time: This will allow you to shoot multiple opponents. Or one multiple times. As many times as you have bullets. It will be a hard dice roll to do it, but if you keep practising it'll get easier. Keep in mind, if you fail the dice roll you'll still get a regular shot off. So it's good - but make sure it's not all you're counting on.

Kneecap: This allows you to fire a target shot into whatever will slow your opponent down. It does your weapon damage -ignores armour and will mean they miss their next turn. It will also require a dice roll, albeit an easier one and will still let you do a regular shot if you fail."

Mike scratches his head.

"If you wanna learn the first tier of either these attacks, we can head on over to the practice dummy."

>>4111321
Ooooh, yes. Yes please.

>>4111321
Are we going to be a gunslinging muscle mage?

>>4111321
I say only the kneecap for a stun

I want to save level points for MAGIC!

>>4111347
we're not really gonna be a muscle mage, we just want to be a fitter one

>>4111349
we only need one of our 4 points for magic, even if we get both techniques and level up our magic we still have one left over

>>4111364
Really? I thought the "I cast Fist" memery was still going strong

>>4111321
>I'll see if i can pick up one of those cleaning kits next time we're in town. A beauty like this deserves good treatment, eh?
If we only got time for one, I say we learn Kneecap. If we got time for both, then both. These sound crazy useful.

>>4111347
The true path is that of the gatmancer, the gun wizard. See if we can learn some more spells to buff our piece.

>>4111385
back in thread 5 I think Culexus said that we could manage to become a thanomagus, vitamagus or prudemagus within the scope of the quest, but the path of a lacertomagus is hella difficult and we won't be able to before the end

>>4111385
Far as I know being a muscle wizard requires a bigass pilgrimage and is basically the kind of thing you have to dedicate your whole life to. In my opinion, we got a good enough gig going on here that muscle wizardry isn't that appealing, especially since we already have Richter here to do the damage when necessary.

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>>4111335
>>4111349
>>4111364
>>4111385

You and Mike walk down the corridor towards the rec room.

>">I'll see if i can pick up one of those cleaning kits next time we're in town. A beauty like this deserves good treatment, eh?"

Mike shrugs.

"If you like, I got a spare. it's all yours."

As you approach the rec room Mike turns to you.

"So wait, did you wanna learn hammer time or Knee-cap?"

>1. Hammertime
>2. Kneecap
>3. Both
>4. Changed my mind.

First to three.

>>4111420
>Kneecap
Memes demand our enemies take a bullet in the knee!

>>4111420
>>3. Both

unlimited power

>>4111420
>3. Both

>>4111420
>3. Both

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>>4111447
>>4111467
>>4111505
Mike smiles.

"Both it is."

Mike opens the door to the rec room, then immediately turns on his heel and goes to push you out.

"We'll come back later."

There is a voice over Mike's shoulder.

"Oh, it's okay I'm just about done here."

Mike winces, then turns around his face neutral.

"Cool. Just gonna do some shooting."

Burstock smiles as you both enter the room. She twirls her kusarigama and prepares to hurl it at the melee practice dummy again.

"Sounds good to me, Mr. Shenandoah. You two have fun."

Burstock stops and turns towards Mike

"You're still hurt."

Mike backs away.

"It's nothing...I've already used the on board..."

Burstock smiles but wags her finger at Mike. He pulls away but she slides her hand through his cloak. And onto his chest.

"Broken ribs, Mr Shenandoah."

There is an arc of yellow and pink lightning between them and Mike bristles. Burstock pats his chest.

"All done. Not so bad, yes?"
Mike shakes his head.

Burstock goes back to her corner and resumes practising.

Mike turns to you.

"So, anyway..."

>>4111420
>Kneecap
We've got magic for AoE

On an unrelated note did we ever ask Mike what Joonda actually means?

>>4111583
Joonda's the town Joey's from. Big wizard university there.

>>4111547
Give Mike a slightly knowing look, but don't mention anything.
Let's start with kneecap.

>>4111547
If this is a question of what we nab first before something potentially interrupts us again then kneecap comes first. Stuns are hella useful.

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>>4111611
You give Mike a slightly knowing look but don't say anything. He clearly appreciates it.

>"Let's start with kneecap."

Mike rubs his hands together.

"Proper. This thing doesn't have legs, but it all fairness, not everything we fight does, either. The premise of hitting a weak spot to hamstring an enemy transcends standard ternion anatomy. Basically, you find the sweet spot, this will work on a draugr or a slime or whatever. Wont actually kill either of those things but whatever."

Burstock drops her kusarigama

Mike glances to the side, briefly

"Anyways, let's get you on some drills."

Mike hands you the practice bullets.

"Roll me about 10 d10s. First in, best dressed.

Rolled 7, 1, 1, 8, 2, 7, 9, 1, 4, 5 = 45 (10d10)

>>4111636

>>4111640
Not great sorry.

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>>4111640
A few of your shots hit the places Mike tells you to aim for but a good amount miss the dummy completely.

"There was a lot of ones in that batch, Joodna."

Mike digs the practice bullets out of the dummy and hands them back to you.

"Gimme another round. 10 d10s. Nice and slow, it's all good."

Rolled 7, 6, 3, 3, 8, 1, 8, 3, 5, 10 = 54 (10d10)

>>4111643
once more

>>4111643
Gonna let someone else roll this time.

>>4111645
Eyy, looking better.

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>>4111645
You fire a lot better this time. Only one shot misses completely and one is so good Mike actually whistles, impressed.

Mike digs the bullets out, impressed.

"Let's round it up. Basically, now anytime you shoot some with that big iron you can roll a d100 - first in best dressed - if you roll under 55, and you make sure to say youre going for kneecap, you'll do a special kneecap attack. It ignores armour and will stun them for one turn."

Mike folds his arms.

"You roll well enough and you've got the prick stun locked. With bullets."

Mike pulls on the dummys shoulder and makes it wobble.

"This is gonna be harder I think. We're gonna practice HAMMERTIME. I need you to roll me...let's say...6 d12."

Rolled 5, 4, 6, 1, 3, 8 = 27 (6d12)

>>4111656
I love d12s, but do they love me?

>>4111664
Looks like it, for the most part.

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>>4111664
Mike winces.

'Won't lie. It's an advanced technique and I have seen worse attempts at it"

Mike hands you the practice shots.

"All the same, lets have another shot at it. Don't aim at where it is. Aim at where it's going to be. Gimme another 6 d12s"

Rolled 8, 11, 3, 12, 11, 12 = 57 (6d12)

>>4111683

>>4111685
nice!

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>>4111685
You breathe deep and then fan the hammer at the moving target.

All of your shots hit the targets on the dummy almost all of them on the bulls-eye.

Mike throws his arms up like a sports fan.

"WHOA HOOOOOH! Would you look at that! Kid's a natural! Nice shooting, Tex!"

Burstock, finishing her own training leans towards Mikes ear.

"Perhaps you're also a good teacher."

Mike goes from green to red like a ripening pepper but fortunately Burstock has left the room.

Mike clears his throat.

"So uh..YEAH! Next time we're in combat. Here's what you gotta do."

Mike makes some dynamic hand gestures.

"Declare your trick shot. Kneecap or Hammertime. Make sure to list your target or targets when you do. At the same time, you gotta roll a 1d100. For kneecap, you gotta roll under 55. For hammertime, you gotta roll under 60."

Mike steadies the dummy.

"Keep in mind that for hammertime, you can fire at multiple people or all at one. Up to six shots. So three gopniks could get a bullet each and some bigger dude gets the other 3."

Mike puts his hands behind his back.

"Two things to consider with Hammertime. Firstly, unlike kneecap it doesn't ignore armour. Second of all - if you have a special round chambered and you fire all six shots - the special round will be one of them. SO watch out."

Mike cracks his neck

"Any questions?"

>>4111699
Any limits to the amount of times we can use this? Like, is there anything stopping us from kneecapping every round?

>>4111699
Do you think I could add a Hell's Heart while performing either of these trick shots?

>>4111699
It's all pretty clear to me. Anything you wanna work on? Social combat, or some such?

>>4111699
Does hammer time hit just one target or can it be used on multiple targets?

>>4111728
nevermind I can't read

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>>4111705
You ask:

>"Any limits to the amount of times we can use this? Like, is there anything stopping us from kneecapping every round?"

Mike guides you back into the hall

'Only thing stopping you is your amount of bullets. Your speedloader will give you one free reload. After that, things get slow. But you could always buy more speedloaders if you're worried."

>>4111711
>"Any limits to the amount of times we can use this? Like, is there anything stopping us from kneecapping every round?"

"Hmmm. You could definitely hells heart the KNEECAP. I dunno how it would work on the HAMMERTIME shot."

Mike looks around

"I could..drop in on Ms. Burstock and ask her for you." Mike says , scratching his face.

>"It's all pretty clear to me. Anything you wanna work on? Social combat, or some such?"

Mike shrugs.

"People seem to like you. But I'm not sure that's something you can teach. I dunno who could. I assume you're just one of those sorts of guys."

Mike opens the door to his room.

"I say this without bitterness, but it probably doesn't hurt that you're not utterly hairless, milky eyed and weird-tall. You're the good sort of tall."

>>4111733
"Mike, you've got amazing cheekbones and I know elves who would kill for ears like yours. Plus, my height only really works until the jacket comes off. After that, total beanpole."

I'm leaning towards practicing magic next.

>>4111733
>"I could..drop in on Ms. Burstock and ask her for you." Mike says , scratching his face.
Would be great if you could, thanks.
>give him a grin

>>4111733
>"I could..drop in on Ms. Burstock and ask her for you." Mike says , scratching his face.

Good idea. You do that.

>"I say this without bitterness, but it probably doesn't hurt that you're not utterly hairless, milky eyed and weird-tall. You're the good sort of tall."

I dunno, the world is pretty big, there's a lot of people out there that like that exotic "Chosen One" look. If we're talking aesthetics only, you're an experience most people have never had. I dunno if it makes things easier, but you could make it work in your favor.

>>4111733
Will we have to spend points to improve the numbers on these new skills or can we just practice to get better? 55 and 60 aren't total garbage but they don't exactly scream consistency either.

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>>4111744
You pat mike on the shoulder.

>""Mike, you've got amazing cheekbones and I know elves who would kill for ears like yours. Plus, my height only really works until the jacket comes off. After that, total beanpole."

Mike flusters a little.

"Hey now! Nep was just telling me you'd be working out lately. I -I mean you must have been! A beanpole couldn't keep their arms steady like that! Come on!"

Mike rubs his face

"Cheekbones, eh? Is that a thing?"

You nod.

>"If you could drop in on Burstock for me and ask her about what we discussed, that'd be great."

You grin

Mike nods and scratches head.

"O-okay! Cool! W-will do!"

>>4111750
QM: You can practice either technique on the ballistics dummy any time you have the level up points to do so.

It will not go up by as much as when you first did it, but it will definitely increase.

It will cost you a point to raise your numbers.

>>4111752
Well, she likes gin, if you got some she'd probably appreciate it.

>>4111755
She's got a fat ol' barrel of that already, far as I know.

I dunno, she digs new and unique experiences, if anything can be made of that.

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>>4111758
Mike thinks for a moment. His eyes widen.

"I have this one booze I've been carrying with me! It's a little like gin but it's infused with rhubarb! I'd never seen anything like it!"

Mike starts rummaging through his backpack.

You were considering meditating on magic next? That's done in your room. Proceed there?

>>4111765
Both Mike's plan and meditating sound good to me

>>4111765
Actually, I'd like to check in with the captain first, see if the ship took any damage and if she's got any ideas on where to go next.

>>4111765
Sounds perfect, wish him luck.
Smitten Mike is so cute

>>4111767
This isn't a bad plan, we can also get her opinions on what kinda upgrades to prioritise with our newfound wealth. Meditation after that, then.

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>>4111770
You walk up to the wheel house ladder and climb up it to see Lumsden for the first time since the ice breaker. She raises her arms and makes a motion towards you but stops herself.

Ah..! Welcome back, skip. I hope everything went okay."

>1.Yeah, pretty well. Can go over the boring details over dinner.
>2. I'm fine, but how's the old girl? I'm so sorry she got caught up in this.
>3. We did good. We could kinda use a proper soldier out there, though...
>4. Made enough to get repaired AND add some upgrades. Under your advisement, of course.
>5. [INSERT OWN]
>6. We've made a start, but our work is far from done. Any ideas where we should go?
>7. [HUG LUMSDEN]
>8. Hey, I was thinking..next time I work out, could YOU spot me?
>9. We gotta get you back in the game, Lum. We need you on our team. And the world deserves to see you in your honour pattern armour!

>>4111784

We got some good money out of the deal, so I'd say it went fine. How's the old girl? Hope those thugs didn't do too much damage.

Another thing, Xhuge: How did you feel, watching us from up there? After what you told me about your adventuring times, I wanna know - does it make you feel like you should be out there with us? Or does it bring back bad memories you'd rather stay away from?

>>4111784
>2. I'm fine, but how's the old girl? I'm so sorry she got caught up in this.

>4. Made enough to get repaired AND add some upgrades. Under your advisement, of course.

>>4111789
>>4111790
Backing these.

>>4111784

>2. I'm fine, but how's the old girl? I'm so sorry she got caught up in this.


>6. We've made a start, but our work is far from done. Any ideas where we should go?


I feel like you guys cheated on our boy gilcrest pushing mike to burst....but then again, its not like burstock will stop seeing gilcrest because of mike, she is very generous
Maybe gil will even be invited

>>4111784
>5
"Yeah thanks, it was a cake walk but we could use maybe some soldiering expertise."
>2
>6

>>4111825
I get the impression Gil wasn't exactly in it for love, so I can't imagine he'd mind that much. Reminds me, we haven't caught up with him in a minute, if we have time we should check in.

>>4111833
Well, we never know and I bet he doesn't get many relations the way he ended up....poor guy. Burstock will end up with her own personal haren , which is kinda cool too

>>4111825
Don't worry, Gil won't lose his spot, Mike will just be added to the fold.

She's like the ship's morale officer and she is both good and enjoys her job.
I just hope neither Gil or Mike try to change her, if you like someone you like all of that person, don't try to change it to suit you better.

>>4111784
>She raises her arms and makes a motion towards you but stops herself.
Did that look like a "I wanna hug you but I'm not sure how you'd take it" kinda thing? We did hug her that one time, but we haven't done it again, so it's understandable. If it is, go with the hug.

>>4111854
she did introduce herself as "ship's thot"

>>4111899
I also want to hug Lums

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>>4111789
>>4111790
>>4111818
>>4111825
>" I'm fine, but how's the old girl? I'm so sorry she got caught up in this."

Lumsden taps a few dials.

"Left engine was dinged. It's leaking mogspit, but very very slowly. Everything else is just some surface damage. Put simply, it can wait but if I do another hot extraction like that we're gonna be looking a little bad."

>"We've made a start, but our work is far from done. Any ideas where we should go?"

Lumsden turns back to you, scratching her head.

"I've become such a worrier. My first thought is so is just going back to Dunnlivin so that you can get the supplies you need and so we can fix up Sk..The Silver Lining. But I know it can wait. Especially if we're not going anywhere dangerous next."

>"For what it's worth, we made enough to get repaired AND add some upgrades. Under your advisement, of course."

"Well, you seem to be acquiring new crew members like most people pick up quests, so you're either going to need to remodel some of the rooms or have new ones installed. If you want me to keep doing hot extractions for you, then armour is going to be a must. It wont hold forever, but it'll be good for a bunch of dangerous encounters before the ship is any real danger."

Lumsden walks over an takes a bite from a sandwich she's been ignoring.

"A landing gear will mean we can land anywhere on the map, not just where there is water. That gives us some options, especially in terms of what we can load onto the ship. Provided we land somewhere safe, there's no drawbacks."

Lumsden licks her teeth.

"And I guess if you have any interest in going back to Joonda, or any other GTU city, you're going to need a clearance code. it's either that or I have to drop you outside the city. Not a massive deal, but it limits your options."

You take a step towards Lumsden, your tone a little serious.


>"Another thing, Xhuge:"

Lumsden's eyebrows very slightly raise.

"How did you feel, watching us from up there? After what you told me about your adventuring times, I wanna know - does it make you feel like you should be out there with us? Or does it bring back bad memories you'd rather stay away from?"

Lumsden smiles a little, but turns her gaze down.

"I fly high, and I fly in circles, so I wasn't watching you the whole time, and when I could see you it was from afar. It filled me with worry but...knowing you guys are out there doing good for people..it did make me a little envious. it made me miss it."

You smile at her

>"we could use maybe some soldiering expertise."

Lumsden sighs and turns back to the wheel, gripping it.

"I'm not getting you killed."

>>4111899

You consider hugging Lumsden as she was considering doing to you earlier. It's a little awkward as she now has her back to you, but you think you can make it a sweet gesture if you do it right.

BONUS CHALLENGE

HUG LUMSDEN [65%]

1d100

First in best dressed.

You can opt out also

>>4111944
I vote opt out. A botch would be painful to watch.

Rolled 2 (1d100)

>>4111944

>>4111953
I hope we're suppose to go for low

>>4111955
I'm preeeetty sure these things are roll under.

>>4111944
I would say to opt out because this ould be ANOTHER stupid reason to make HB jealos

but it seems we can do a friendly hug and she needs it after that, I won't get you killed line


"It's not your fault Lumsden, me and HB would be lucky to have you at our side in an adventure"

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>>4111950
You hesitate and think better of it. You've read enough terrible comics to know how hugging a tall girl from behind goes. Better safe than sorry.

There is an awkward silence as you just stand there.

Lumsden eventually turns back towards you.

"You okay there?"

>>4111961
a Haremy quest isn't that bad, HB doesn't get that jealous.

>>4111963
How exactly did you count the votes there, QM? I got two people voting for opting out, and three supporting (I rolled, two others replied to the roll).

>>4111963
>"It's not your fault Lumsden, me and HB would be lucky to have you at our side in an adventure"

>>4111964
fucking hell, pleeeeeease don't start that shit again

>>4111964
QM: I've been meaning to say, Highball's generally been pretty chill.

I'm not saying the harem path is a brilliant plan, but you can hug someone.

>>4111968
it was first to come and the first opted out I think

>>4111968
I said first in best dressed. As opposed to first to three or first to two.

>>4111963
“Nothing for now, but i assume we’ll need some immediant repairs once we land. Keep being the best Lums!”

I really wanted the hug, can we check out the globe in our office?

>>4111973
Oh, so "first in best dressed" means whoever writes the first response gets to decide action? I assumed it applied only to dice rolls, i. e. that only the first roll posted counts for results.

>>4111963
"Eh just a bit down, just so you know we're always happy to have you if you ever decide to be ground pounding again.."

>>4111969
[Spoiler]ok, but I can't promise there's some choice girls in this quest[/spoiler]

>>4111987
rip spoiler

>>4111978
QM: Sorry.

Rest assured, that little QTE, though it would have unlocked something either way was a long way from necessary.

Nothing is over.

You haven't lost an opportunity that will never come back.

You're good.

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>>4111987
You brighten up:

>"Eh just a bit down, just so you know we're always happy to have you if you ever decide to be ground pounding again.."

"Ground pound..? Uh..Sure..oh right like.. FIGHTING on the ground. Gotcha. Yeah, no. Cool. Will do."

You wave to her

“That's all for now, but i assume we’ll need some immediate repairs once we land. Keep being the best Lums!”

"You have to start doing something before you can keep doing something. Try not to worry too much, okay?"

>>4112012
is that burstock behind us or it's just an old image?

if it's her ask her

"what's up burstock, saw you training before, what moves mages like us can do when we are out of juice? are you training some new move or techniche or just keeping the skills sharp?"

>>4112012
Aighty, meditation time I'd say.

>>4112017
Oh, that reminds me I want to talk with burstock later, but it should be alone.
We've been butting heads lately and I want to try and connect better with her.

Let's visit Richter, see how she is and what else we can learn about her stay in Scadam

>>4112017
QM: Reusing the image.

>>4111974

>can we check out the globe in our office?

QM: You can at some stage yes. Fwiw, that gives you vague directions on what is around you.

e.g

N: The central band. Classically human lands and the biggest landmass in the Garlands. Lotta big cities. Agrarian.

E: Volcanos and Mining towns

S: The southern cap. Don't do this.

W: Snow covered villages and fishing holes.

QM:

There seems to be a push to meditate on magic. Am I reading this right?

>>4112030
Is that to spend the skill points? If yes then do it, I just don't want to timeskip too much because there is more people to talk to

>>4112030
Yup, I'd say so.

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>>4112032
>>4112036
You walk up to your room and close your eyes as you stand on your meditation mat. You think of the spells you've seen. The spells you've heard of.

You think about you past present and future.

You think about those you care about.

What is it you want? What is it you need?

>1. I need to go where others can not..
>2. I need to protect those I care about...
>3. I need to do away with my enemies...
>4. I need to be a better leader....

First to three.

=============

QM: Don't sweat the time skip. That will only happen if you sleep or pick a destination. That's the only thing that will end this segment. You can even go back and talk to people you've already spoken to.

>>4112046
>4. I need to be a better leader....

>>4112046

>1. I need to go where others can not..


Protect could be cool but burstock and richter have that covered for now

Having this utility should be nice

>>4112046
>4. I need to be a better leader....

>>4112046
>1. I need to go where others can not..

>>4112046
>4. I need to be a better leader....

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>>4112084
>>4112055
>>4112048
This is not about combat, you decide. At least not directly. There are other avenues that must be pursued.

You journey into your own mind. Into your nightmares.

You are walking down a long hallway. In your hand you hold a piece of paper. Atop it sits your own name.

Dragons have mercy. You are on your way to a job interview.

You have a job interview and you're not sure you're prepared.
You breathe deep.
You can do this.

This is good business. It's just talking to people. It's fine.

The most important thing is:

>1. I let them know whose boss.
>2. They like me immediately
>3. I be honest with them
>4. I tell them what I know they want to hear.
>5. I make my needs known
>6. I make sure everyone around me feels good.

First to three.

>>4112105
>3. I be honest with them

things gonna get funkey?

>>4112105
>3. I be honest with them

>>4112105
>3. I be honest with them
Best policy, yanno

>>4112105
>3. I be honest with them

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>>4112111
>>4112112
>>4112113

The value of honesty is immeasurable. You know this. You saw it just today. You believe in it. The truth is a weapon. The truth is also a shield.

You open your eyes. Less than a minute has passed.

NEW SPELL UNLOCKED

EARTHS HONESTY
A non combat spell. Casting it will allow you to tell if one person has just spoken the truth or if they are lying. It will not tell you the truth, but it well let you know if someone is being evasive.

Cost: 6 mana

>>4112120
Nice!
Let's pay HB a visit. Just to hang out and see if she's got any opinions on how the mission went and where to go next.

>>4112120
Hell yeah, this is gonna be handy. I'm sure there's gonna be plenty of people to interrogate in the coming days.

I say we swing by Surrey next, see what she's got cooking up.

>>4112120
visit richter

>>4112120
That's gonna be extra useful, now we don't have to threaten and torture. Well I mean if we have to we have to but still great

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>>4112127
You wander over to the lab.

Surrey flips up her goggles and regards you.

"Mr Donuts. To what do I owe this honour?"

>>4112159
>I'll ask around, but don't get your hopes up
>Just swinging by to see how things are going round here. Anything new in development?

>>4112159
Sup surrey, how is production going?

I just happened to stumble upon a considerable amount of funds and I was wondering on what sort of investments we can do to pump more potions or some advanced stuff, get our business reaaaally of the ground.....despite it being on an airship......no matter....you got it right?

>>4112159
Why? Are you in need of assistants?

>>4112159
Mike might know something, being self-sufficient is bound to require some knowledge of medicine prep and that might transfer over.

>>4112159
"No clue, I'll go ask when I get the chance . By the way you got any idea if there's other chemist around that worked for cheseapeak/oldguard because Edgewaters boy's seem to have some exotic equipment?"

Check what the planter box is growing no one knows what's in it

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>>4112182
You shrug
>"Why? Are you in need of assistants?"

Surrey shakes her head.

"need is too strong a word. But there are some more menial tasks. Toasting seeds, measuring ingredients accurately - that if I didn't have to do them, I could spend a little more time doing the things only I can do. Put simply, whenever you tell me to stop making things and we take my current batch to market, we will have slightly more finished products to sell."

You rub your chin
>"I'll ask around, but don't get your hopes up"

Surrey sips her coffee and smiles

"never do."

>"how is production going?"

"I think I'm on track to get a mana potion made every day and 6 mutterbottles - meaning effectively 3 pairs of mutterbottles made every day. This coffee is really helping, so I might be able to make a little more."

>"Anything new in development?"

"No sir. Mutterbottles and mana potions. Just as you asked."

>"I just happened to stumble upon a considerable amount of funds and I was wondering on what sort of investments we can do to pump more potions or some advanced stuff, get our business reaaaally of the ground.....despite it being on an airship......no matter....you got it right?"

Surrey puffs out her cheeks and thinks.

"Short of hiring another qualified brewer or finding a place that sell advanced lab equipment. I think you've spent all the money you can. My product is good, though. If once it's done you package it right, sell it through the right person, to the right people it will do just fine."

Surrey thinks.

There are some rare mob drops that would...enhance our product. Give it an edge we could charge more for but... that's really pretty dangerous."

>>4112159
We should probably emphasize upgrades to the alchemy lab as our first ship upgrades. It's the most direct reinvestment for more income.

>>4111385

With Richter in the party it's an entirely pointless endeavour. We'd never match her, or come close.

>>4112208
Ok, tell me about those mobs, dangerous stuff is my part of the business while you brew and we are currently without a destination

>>4112208
where can we get more equipment for the lab, and wherre would you suggest we look for an assistant for you?

>>4112208
I still wounder about the planet box and if she knows anyone in her field that works for the Oldguard or Edgewater

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>>4112188
You click your fingers.

>"Mike might know something, being self-sufficient is bound to require some knowledge of medicine prep and that might transfer over."

Surrey closes another jar and shakes it, she smiles at it.

"Mike? Ah yes. The polite one from the barbecue. I don't want to pull him away from the more adventurous side of the business since, as best as I can figure, it's how you plan to keep the money coming in until the product is finished. BUT if he has nothing better to do, I should like to see what he can do in here."

>"By the way you got any idea if there's other chemist around that worked for cheseapeak/oldguard because Edgewaters boy's seem to have some exotic equipment?"

"Funny you should ask. Me and Siarka were talking about that last time I was in Dunnlivin. Word is that the famous brewer Eccard Hilbosh - the man who helped develop the mutterbottle to begin with - has been seen around these parts. He became a recluse years ago. Gave away his fortune and all his estate. Never told anyone why."

Surrey shrugs

"He'd be the same age as me, but he's an industry legend. If someone in this neck of the woods is making high end chemicals -and it's not me - it could well be him. Wherever he is, though, it won't be in a civilised town."

You check the planter box. Something has sprouted. You don't know what.

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>>4112221
You fold your arms

>"Ok, tell me about those mobs, dangerous stuff is my part of the business while you brew and we are currently without a destination"

Surrey sighs.

"Dwarven bone meal, Draugr residue, Funnel Web Pajak venom or Rusalka luciferins. Any of those would do. But I don't want you risk your - or anyone elses life - to get that crap. We'll be fine without it."

>>4112227
>"where can we get more equipment for the lab, and where would you suggest we look for an assistant for you?"

"Not in this map segment I don't think."

>>4112281
Surrey....where? Where can I find them?


Then we can go to Mike and see if he can help her

>>4112256
>"Mike? Ah yes. The polite one from the barbecue. I don't want to pull him away from the more adventurous side of the business since, as best as I can figure, it's how you plan to keep the money coming in until the product is finished. BUT if he has nothing better to do, I should like to see what he can do in here."

"I'll send him your way as soon as I can, staff management IS my job now that I think about it..."

>"He'd be the same age as me, but he's an industry legend. If someone in this neck of the woods is making high end chemicals -and it's not me - it could well be him. Wherever he is, though, it won't be in a civilised town."

"Solid info Surrey, you happen to know what he looks like or what race he is?"

>"Dwarven bone meal, Draugr residue, Funnel Web Pajak venom or Rusalka luciferins. Any of those would do. But I don't want you risk your - or anyone elses life - to get that crap. We'll be fine without it."

"Hey have more confidence in our away team, we're gonna bring the best stuff just you wait."

====
Just been wondering if grells can make grells can I assume Joeys parents are both grells?

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>>4112286
>>4112290
>"Hey have more confidence in our away team, we're gonna bring the best stuff just you wait."

Surrey shakes her head. You crazy kids.

"There's almost certainly dwarves and funnel webs in the abandoned mine. I dunno about the rest There would be draugrs at the crags I guess."

>""Solid info Surrey, you happen to know what he looks like or what race he is?"
"He's human. Darker skin. Greying to white hair. Clean shaven. Cropped hair. Last I knew anyways. Tall, and relatively strong build."


>""I'll send him your way as soon as I can, staff management IS my job now that I think about it..."

Surrey goes back to her work
"Don't spread yourself to thin, son."

==================================
>Just been wondering if grells can make grells can I assume Joeys parents are both grells?

QM: Joey's parent are grells human or elves. You'll get to determine this in a dialogue chain later.

I gotta snooze, but I'll be back soon.
Stay frosty.

>>4112208
>Toasting seeds, measuring ingredients accurately
Wouldn't that be right up Jones' alley? Toasting and measuring stuff is all part of cooking, after all.

>>4112312
>"He's human. Darker skin. Greying to white hair. Clean shaven. Cropped hair. Last I knew anyways. Tall, and relatively strong build."
Feels like we've met someone who fit the description. Weapon seller guy?

>>4112402
>Weapon seller guy?
Wait, no, he's an ork and has longish hair. Never mind.

>>4112402
Let's not get the cook and the alchemist to cross their disciplines.

>>4112312
let's visit mike and ask him to help surrey, he at least knows how to handle those bombs

>>4112427
We don't have to go that far, but I'm sure Jones won't mind it if Surrey asked him to toast some seeds while he does other things.

>>4112428
Let's just... not interrupt, alright? Remember where we left Mike.

>>4112431
I mean to swing by his room, if he is not there we can talk to him later

>>4112402
>>4112427
>>4112431
maybe if Surrey makes sure she only gives him non-toxic stuff to work on, and stuff she wouldn't mind occasionally finding traces of in her food

>>4112446
I prefer Mike on the alchemy duty, he seems like the focused tipe....jones is a little....off and kind of a drunkard, being like that while cooking is fine but while dealing with chemicals, especially those we will sell to other people is not so fine

>>4112446
>>4112441
>>4112431
It'll probably come off as us not being appreciative of his food desu. Cooks like to be employed as full time cooks and don't like it when you imply they should add something else into their duties.

Gotta love how the wait in between updates gives you enough time to read the other 6 threads in this story.

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>>4112452
>>4112455
>>4112441
>>4112428
You casually swing by Mikes room.

He's not there.

>>4113043
head to Richter's
check up on our amazon friend

>>4113043
good going, Mike
so are we leaving HB for last or what?

>>4113099
I am voting for visiting HB

>>4113099
We can visit her and then visit her again for last for some fun time

But I'd still want to check on Rich first, she owned that last outing easely the mvp

>>4113067
Supporting seeing Richter

>>4113043
Looks like Burstock added another one to her harem

Let's grab a bite to eat at the kitchen and let Jones know that those chickens are for egg not for cooking

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>>4113067
As you approach Richters room, you hear her talking, as you knock on her open door, she turns towards you and smiles benignly.

"Afternoon, boh-ee."

>1. Afternoon gah-roo ...
>2. Who were you talking to?
>3. Richter! I learned that spell I saw you doing. It looked useful so I totally just learned it.
>4. Wanna hit the gym?
>5. Where should we go next, do you think?
>6. I've been wondering. You can't wear armour or wield weapons, do you gotta avoid other stuff? Is this some sort of purity thing?
>7. [Insert own]
>8. Good chickens, eh? I think they're Australorps.
>9. You settling in?
>10. You obviously self-motivate. But how do I channel that sort of energy into a friend to help out?

>>4113116
>1. Afternoon gah-roo ...

>3. Richter! I learned that spell I saw you doing. It looked useful so I totally just learned it.

>4. Wanna hit the gym?

>>4113116
Hey Richter, what's up?

I learned that spell I say you doing. At least I think it's the same one. Got any tips to share?

>5
>10
>6
>4

>>4113116
>1
>8
>9

>7
"I'm just realizing your is really bare bones."

>>4113116

>1. Afternoon gah-roo ...
>5. Where should we go next, do you think?
>6. I've been wondering. You can't wear armour or wield weapons, do you gotta avoid other stuff? Is this some sort of purity thing?
>7. [Insert own]
"You were really good down there Richter, I really appreciate you being here and helping us help those people, anything I can do for you?

>>4113116
>1
>2 (the chickens? Did you like then? i though you would)
>5

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>>4113120
>>4113121
>>4113122
>>4113123
>>4113126

You smile
>"Afternoon gah-roo .."

Richter smiles back.

>"Who were you talking to? The chickens? Do you like them? I thought you would."

Richter nods and crouches down to a chicken, feeding it from a tiny bottle.

"I was conversing with them, yes. I've been told it helps. Perhaps that was plants. Either way, they are fantastic, thank you."

You tilt your head

>" I think they're Australorps."

Richter turns to you

"There are type of chicken? Interesting. How did you know that?"

>1A. I'm full of surprises, Richter.
>2B. My parents own a farm/bakery. You pick this sort of thing up.
>3C. How did you not?
>4D. [free shrug]

[first to two]

>"I learned that spell I saw you doing by the way. I think it's the same one. Got any tips to share?"

"Trust your instincts. Don't use it on your friends unless you have to and keep an eye on your mana pool. Every check for honesty is a fresh cast. memorise your six times tables if you're in a room with more than one politician."

You look around
"I'm just realising your room is really bare bones."

" Indeed. I am still unsure of what to purchase. I manage to get much of my thinking done in the crate room, presently."

>"You can't wear armour or wield weapons, do you gotta avoid other stuff? Is this some sort of purity thing?"

Richter gives you a knowing glance.

"Muscle wizards can make connection, if that's what you mean. We may drink alcohol and mana potions and health potions. No snakewater. But that's a given. We cannot wear armour but we may wear clothes that enhance us in other ways. If I wore robes to increase my mana pool, or a suit to increase mt social abilities, I would not lose my powers."

Richter muses.

"Shirt and suspenders might suit me."

>"Where should we go next, do you think?"

"It is not my place to tell you. Only you know your path. It's a matter of what you seek now. What is your quarry?"

>"You settling in?

Richter nods.

>"You were really good down there Richter, I really appreciate you being here and helping us help those people, anything I can do for you?"

Richter eyes you up and down

"Just keep being your best self, be as kind as you are successful and be twice as strong again as that."

>"Speaking of strong, did you wanna hit the gym?"

Richter flexes

"Always. if you wish to spend you last level up point to make yourself broadly stronger, it would be my pleasure to spot you."

>"You obviously self-motivate. But how do I channel that sort of energy into a friend to help out?"

" Depends on the friend. What little motivation do they have? What do they still care about? Focus on that. Channel and nurture that. Share their passion. if they lift at all, have them lift with you, that you may lift each other. It will be cyclic."

>>4113151
>>1A. I'm full of surprises, Richter.

>>4113151
>2B. My parents own a farm/bakery. You pick this sort of thing up.

>>4113151
>1a

And feel free to try that technique, I'm curious

>>4113151
>2B. My parents own a farm/bakery. You pick this sort of thing up.

Let's hit the gym.

>>4113151
>1A. I'm full of surprises, Richter.
[beat]
...I just read it in a book once and it stuck.

>>4113151
Have you tough of giving them names yet?

and by the way, are the eggs a personal preference or something you picked up during training?

>>4113172
Biceps triceps and quadriceps could be good name for the proto-velociraptors

>>4113151
1a

>>4113172
protein is important

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>>4113168
>"I'm full of surprises, Richter."

Richter puts her hands on her hips and shifts her weight.
" Yes. I think that is true."

>"and by the way, are the eggs a personal preference or something you picked up during training?"

"They are a reliable source of energy and -potentially- mana. Although their texture makes them a hard sell. I have gotten used to it."

>"And feel free to try that technique, I'm curious"

Richter smiles

"Very well. We should do this before we test ourselves against the iron. Sit cross legged on the ground please."

>>4113219
do as the nice big lady commands

now I think Richter may show us a surprise as well

>>4113219
Let her show the tech

I want to ask her about her travels laters, how was scadam before we arrived and if she saw many things like what we saw today, wrongs to be made right

>>4113219
"If you get a fourth one, you gonna name it Glutts?"

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>>4113224
>>4113230
You sit on the floor cross legged. Richter walks behind you.

Immense arms wrap around your chest. Her head rests on your shoulder. You can feel her heartbeat.

"Do not be alarmed. I need to sync my breathing and heart rate with your own. A muscle wizard does not use a compass. The iron guides them to their next objective. You are not of the iron - but you respect it."

Sure enough, Richters heart rate matches your own.

"Tell me. What do you feel?"

>1. I feel boobs, Rick.
>2. I want no loose ends
>3. I want answers
>4. I want solid ground
>5. I want the easiest path

first to three

>>4113246
>1

I feel no shame

>>4113246
>>1. I feel boobs, Rick.
just defying her no wrong answers statement

but really

>4. I want solid ground

>>4113255
wait, change that 4 to a 2

I want to wrap up what we found on scadam

>>4113246
>1

>>4113246
2

>>4113246
>2. I want no loose ends

>>4113246
The completionist in me calls for

>2. I want no loose ends

But as these anos stated
>>4113249
>>4113255
>>4113275

Maybe, just maybe we can get our amazon friend flustered, or angry....probably angry

>>4113246
>2. I want no loose ends

>>4113289
To be clear

I support both
1 and 2
With a preference for 1

>>4113246
>Muscles mostly.
>2. I want no loose ends

>>4113246
>2. Only 2

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You take a deep breath. You can feel your blood course.

>"I feel boobs, Rick."

Richter glances down and giggles.

"I can see that."

>"But seriously. I want no loose ends."

"Very good. When you tie off a loose end, which end are you tying off?"

>1.The first end
>2.The biggest
>3. The closest

First to three

>>4113318
>>3. The closest

>>4113318
>1

>>4113318
Blushing Richter a cute, I see she is very honest with her reactions too.

I say 3 because I think the closest means scadam
The first is probably related with the old guard abd the biggest may be edgewater

>>4113318
>1. The first end

>>4113318
>2.The biggest

>>4113330
I have a feeling the loose ends isn't plot related but part of our magic ability like magic circuits or something.

>>4113338
Nah anon, its clearly plot, the other two would not make mjch sense in being magic

And remember, this is a thing to find a destination, not abilities, destinations related to plot we will seek

>>4113318
>3. The closest

>>4113318
>2.The biggest

>>4113349
It's just that she's /fit/ themed so muscle loose ends was was my main thought, which could be use for magic to help with finding a location not the location itself.

>>4113318
>1. The first end

>>4113318
>>1.The first end

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>>4113323
>>4113330
>>4113352

You think on this.

>"Kretch."

Richter releases you and stands back up.

"It would seem Kretch is the closest place where you will manage to close off something that has been troubling you. Assuming that this has worked correctly."

When you stand up, Richter faces away.

"I am not saying lock the course in. But you will not be wasting your time to go there."

>>4113381
>"Kretch."

"Could you tell me about this place?"

rip I guess no abilities

>>4113381
Thanks, that was really.....nice, I'd like to repeat that of I ever feel lost again, is that alright?
Turn a little to the side to hide boner

Have you visited that place already?

>>4113381

>>4113387
support


The first end had more votes.

>>4113388
QM: yes, but 3 got there first.

>>4113388
it was a first to 3 vote

>>4113381

Thanks and sorry about the...the honesty..?hehe

so, may I recomend the first addition to your room? a nice rug so we can meditate and contemplate the next moves? how about it?

>>4113391
Ah, I now understand thank you

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>>4113387
You arrange yourself a little and Richter turns back to face you.

>"Thanks, that was really.....nice, I'd like to repeat that of I ever feel lost again, is that alright?"

" Of course. Everyone needs a hand now and then."

>"so, may I recomend the first addition to your room? a nice rug so we can meditate and contemplate the next moves? how about it?"

Richter looks around the room.

"Functionally, I feel it would work quite similar to the one in your room, but that is a fine idea. It could really hold this room together."

>Have you visited that place already?

Richter cracks an egg into her mouth.

"I have not been in there. Merely walked past it. It has high walls and a gate with guards. Much like a city under the GTU would have. I believe it to have a transport hub, a nice bar, some sort of restaurant.. it's a nice secure place, supposedly. A town for good people. Like Dunnlivin, the rumour is that the town mayor was once an adventurer. What sort I don't know."

>>4113408
>where are richter's eyes pointing?
Lol

You must have seen a lot right? Both good and bad...what was happening in Scadam, is that normal on the free lands?

>>4113408
Shall we pump and strain ourselves until we are drenched in sweat and exhausted but feeling elated and blissful? (Exercise)

>>4113443
yes. we may not become a muscle wizard, but we're still gonna challenge the stereotype of frail mage

>>4113443
This

>>4113443
support

>>4113443
This.
Upgrade our noodle arms

>>4113473
A strong body and a strong mind support each other.

>>4113443
That's dirty talk in muscle wizard language lol