You turn in both reciepts to the fish merchant. "I delivered it to old man Wong as you asked. His asisst- erm apperntice wanted to take them but I wanted to make sure Wong got it himself." You explain as the merchant begins to read both sheets of paper.

"Useless delivery boy. Delivers things too fast. Does not follow schedule. Never send again. -Wong" He says out loud then reads the second note, the one written by Chan Ming. "Exemplary delivery. Asks for written confirmation as all good services should. Delivers way ahead of schedule and meticulously checks for correct owner as a good service soon. Has become prefered delivery person. Please send him back every time if possible. -Chan Ming, Assistant/Apperentice to Wong." The merchant looks at you and raises and eyebrow. You shrug.

"Like I said, I wanted to make sure the job is done right. Didn't you say that there was no room for slackers in this city?" You reply with a hint of slyness. The merchant nods.

"I did. I did. Just didn't expect you to be a hard worker is all..." He mutters and begins to rummage in a lock box or your payment.. "Here. Your payment. I added a bit extra because of...these notes and the fact I know how fast you did this job." He hands you a few coins. Counting through them, it's a small sum but enough for a meal and a warm bed for the night. "If I need for you again, I'll call for you..." He pauses as he waits for you to tell him your name.

>What name do you give him?
>Tell him your real name. Maybe he won't recognize you or think you just share the name with the wanted man on the poster.
>Tell him to call you something else (write in a name)
>Tell him to call you 'The Traveler'. People will get used to it and your pretty sure no one else will go by that name and even if they do, they won't look like you.
>Deflect the question by asking if he has any other jobs for you.
>Write in

>>4391157
>>Tell him to call you 'The Traveler'. People will get used to it and your pretty sure no one else will go by that name and even if they do, they won't look like you.

>>4391159
Corny as it is, it would do best for distinction; is you want to be recognised for more work. +1

>>4391173
Not going to lie. I'm bad at names. If you have something you'd like to suggest, I'm all for it. Then again, the series is known for cheesy names isn't it?

>>4391177
Aw I didn't mean to scold you... erm, why not Bao? According to Google translate that's Chinese for Leopard, plus it honours priestess Bao, no?

>>4391183
or even Xuěbào which is 'Snow Leopard'

>>4391186
Does it really? Didn't notice that coincidence when I named her. Well let's leave that up to the votes. I kind of like it though.

>>4391186
+1, i like that name

>>4391159
>>4391186
>>4391225
Alright, giving him a false name of Xuěbào. If she can't travel anymore then we'll carry her name onwards for her.

"Xuěbào." You say quietly as you pocket the money. The merchant nods. "Fitting for a stranger. Having a strange name. Come back tomorrow. I might have more work for you. You keep up that work ethic and you'll find your place here in the city. Maybe even open up your own shop." He says softening as he cuts off fish heads. "Now, if there isn't anything else. I'll see you then." You nod and begin to walk away. Just as you're a few feet away from the stall someone calls out to you.

"Excuse me sir! Are a delivery boy? I think I saw you carrying something off from Feng's place." An elderly woman says walking up to you. "You don't look like one of 'Jin's boys. Are new?" She asks adjusting her thick glasses. You nod.

"Just started..." You say. She nods.

"Oh it's so like Jin to take in strangers. Good boy he is. Shame about his parents though." She says. "Now, if you're not too busy. I could use some help delivering some food." She waves you into her resteraunt. With nothing better to do at the moment, you follow. The eatery is small and a bit cramped but it does have that same feeling of home that many dining places have. In the back corner on a rickety table, are several dozen boxes. Each one warpped in paper and tied down with string.

"You see, with this whole tournament whatsit those boys made some mighty big orders. Normally I'd have my nephew deliver them but...well it's just so many. Could you be a dear and carry some over there? While you're gone I'll just have some of the other delivery boys carry the rest. That is...if you're not to busy?" She asks giving you a hopeful look.

>What do you do?
>Agree and carry some to the Anvil of Heaven tournament area. You'll have your face covered and no one would question you. Easy money.
>Agree but decide to carry all of the lunch boxes. Their combined weight would barely encumber you. Just ask for a bit extra as compensation.
>Decline but ask for a meal. You earned enough to pay for some and find a room to sleep in for the night.
>Decline and go do something else (Write in)
>Write in

>>4391261
>Agree and carry some to the Anvil of Heaven tournament area. You'll have your face covered and no one would question you. Easy money.
What could go wrong? What’s the worst that could happen?

>>4391293
+1, this quest might get boring if we keep playing so safe >:P

>>4391293

+1

>>4391293
>>4391308
>>4391309
Ya'll crazy. I would never do anything like that... Writing.

You nods. "I'll take a few." You say taking an armful of lunchboxes and putting them in your backpack. No need to show off by taking them all. "I'll be back for more if you still need help." You add quietly and head out. You take the back alleys once more, jogging over to where you last saw the tournment being held at. As you get closer the alleys seem to empty out even more but the sounds from the main streets increase. It seems that the tournament was garnering more attention than you hoped. You subcounciously adjust your hat a bit more as you get closer. When you walk out of the alley way you run into a street full of people talking excitedly about the tournament.

"Wow! The Anvil never hires other species. Why do you think they're doing it now?"
"You idiot! Don't you see the signs? Tai Lung is free! Of course they're gonna need back up."

"Man, I'd kill to join those guys. Think of the respect I'd get."
"Please. Think of the women. Ladies would love it."
"How about you two get back to work before I show the Anvil I have what it takes to join by beating some sense into you two?!"

You calmly walk towards where the tents are set up and walk past the line to the man signing people up. "Oi! Get in line! What you think you're some hotshot?" One of the people in line shouts. You ignore him and resist the urge to prove how much of a "hot shot" you are. Striding up to the table to place the boxes of food and look at the pig.

"I have a delivery." You say. "Food as you ordered." The pig looks at the box and then at you before rubbing his hands greedily.

"Excellent!" He says and waves a Rhino over to pick up the boxes. "You can go now." He tells you waving you away like a fly and then motioning over another fighter. He doesn't seem like he's going to hand you a receipt.

>What do you do?
>Let him know you want a receipt for your delivery. You can't prove that you delivered the goods without it.
>Take the boxes back. Tell him that you won't hand them over unless you have proof that you delivered them.
>Insist that you take them into the camp. It could give you a chance to take a peek at what's going on.
>Walk off to get paid. The sooner you leave the better.
>Write in

>>4391356
>Let him know you want a receipt for your delivery. You can't prove that you delivered the goods without it.

>>4391356
>>Let him know you want a receipt for your delivery. You can't prove that you delivered the goods without it.
>Insist that you take them into the camp. It could give you a chance to take a peek at what's going on.

>>4391371
+1, I was just about to type that!

>>4391373

Life's no fun unless we play it slightly dangerous amirite?

>>4391362
>>4391371
>>4391373
If we were master crane, we'd be flying into the danger zone. But we're not. So we'll opt for walking. Writing.

>>4391382
"Wings of-- REGRET!!"

"I'd like a receipt." You say. The pig looks up to you.

"Huh? Sorry but we've already paid." He says writing up another contestant.

You shake your head. "No. I need one. Otherwise I won't get paid. It's to prove I delivered the goods." You explain calmly. You grab the boxes. "Sorry but I'll also need to deliver these personally now. In there." You say pointing to the camp. The registrar looks up at you in disbelief.

"As I've already told you. We've paid for these. I don't care about your payment. That's something you'll need to take up with your boss." He says. "No one but contestants can tournament staff can go in camp so don't push your luck." You can't help but growl slightly and the pig glares at you. "I'm sorry?" He scoffs and the rhino next to him places a hand on the man.

"Sir, please stand back." He says stepping forward and eyeing you as if looking for something. "Listen bud. I don't care what who you think you are but when the man says no. He means no." Your fist flexes as you feel your already limited patience slipping.

"Funny, I was about to say the same thing." You whisper back. "So, write me a receipt and let me turn these into the camp and we'll be fine." You say noticing a few more of the guards slowly coming out of their bored stupor. Off in the distance you think you can hear footsteps rushing towards you as well as...jingling of some kind?

The Rhino roughly taps your chest. "The food. Down. Now." He growls.

You growl back. "My paper. In the camp. Or no food." The tension in the air grows thicker and even the fighters around you stop and turn to look at the foolish delivery man trying to argue with a member of the Anvil. Meanwhile it seems that the other guards are slowly making their way to you incase of an incident and the jingling seems to get louder.

>What do you do?
>Stand your ground. You won't be intimidated. Tell the guard that assaulting a member of the city won't look good on The Anvil of Heaven. It'd be easier if he did what you asked.
>Intimidate the guards. Show a display of force. Push past him and walk into the camp. Show them that you're being nice and that if you really wanted you could have gotten in however you liked.
>Wait it out. The guard wants to play the staring game then you're all in. You won't budge.
>Leave. This isn't worth it but they also won't be getting their food. Your pride might be a bit wounded but they have do deal with no food for a while.
>Let it go. Just hand them the food and walk away. Explain to the old lady what happened and maybe she'll understand.
>Write in.

>>4391400
>>Leave. This isn't worth it but they also won't be getting their food. Your pride might be a bit wounded but they have do deal with no food for a while.
We're changing course a bit, yeah? It'd help to start dealing with things in a less brutish fashion.

>>4391400
>"are members of the Anvil of Heaven so illiterate and ill tempered that they cant write a simple receipt."

>>4391400
Throw your stakes in the tournament if that mean you'll be allowed to go in the camp, then bet a whole lot of money on the odds of you winning.

>>4391400
>Stand your ground
Calmly explain the guard that the pig may be trying to cheat people out of their lunch. If he doesn't recognize the possibility, leave with the lunches.

Is joining the tournament still a no go?

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>>4391427
Join the tournament? Now that would be...dangerous. That is still an option as registration is still open. Betting on yourself is a no go however. Just remember that the entirety of the tournament staff knows who Tai Lung is.

>>4391429
ezpz. just wear a lot of closed and talk quietly. if anything it would be an opportunity to practice martial arts against other potential worthy competitors, if any exist here.

>>4391415
>>4391418
>>4391425
>>4391426
Ok Guys we have 4 votes for 4 different choices. Gotta decide on one. Otherwise I'm gonna have to find out a way to break ties.

>>4391440
I'm sticking with throwing my vote for being a contestant. Arguing and trying to be reasonable with them isn't working.

>>4391446
I like your gusto.

Alright lads. It's been about an hour. I'll have to do a write up and we'll work from there.

You stand there, chest to chest with the Rhino. Neither of you willing to budge and inch or give any lee way. The people around whisper intensely as the tension seems to get higher and higher. The guards around you get closer and the clinking gets louder but still, neither of you are willing to move. Just as either of you are about to move to spark everything you hear a shout.

"Boys! Boys!" A female voice shouts and you turn to see Chan Ming running up to you two. "Alright, let's calm down here." She says stepping between you two and pushing you away. "Come on now love. Give him the boxes." You open your mouth to protest and she shakes her head. "Listen sweetie, I don't know what's going on but this isn't a fight you want to pick." She whispers.

"I'm just asking for a receipt." You reply, failing to keep an image of being cool and collecting making Chan Ming sigh.

"Figured." She says taking the boxes and putting them on the table. "There." She says looking at the Rhino. "Delivery done. Now leave him alone." She turns to you. "Listen, you look heated. Here take this, go get some food and I'll go with you to vouch that you delivered the goods after ok? I reccommend, the Jade Palace. They have some nice soups. I'll catch up with you ok?" She says placing a few coins in your hand and giving you a weary smile. She pats your back and ushers you away before walking back to the registration desk and straight into the camp.

You can feel the looks of all the contestants around you and hear them snicker and chuckle at your expense. Your face feels hot in shame and embarassment but you manage to keep it together instead of snapping and breaking everyone around you.

>What do you do?
>Walk off and go to the place Chan Ming reccommended. Maybe a hot meal and a cool drink will help calm down.
>Wait for Chan Ming to return from whatever errand she has in the camp. It's only polite seeing as she's buying you a meal.
>Walk off and just...go somewhere. Maybe find a place to sleep. Hopefully walking around will cool you down. You can talk to Chan Ming later if she doesn't find you.
>Walk back to the old lady and tell her what happened. It's your responsiblity as a delivery person. Whatever responsiblity you have as a new comer to the job.
>Write in.

>>4391574
>>Wait for Chan Ming to return from whatever errand she has in the camp. It's only polite seeing as she's buying you a meal.

>>4391574
>Wait for Chan Ming to return from whatever errand she has in the camp. It's only polite seeing as she's buying you a meal.

While the tournament would honestly be the easy option, considering the feats Tai Lung performed, escaping from a prison entirely guarded by a regiment of military trained rhinos with ONE JOB after 20 years of being out of practice and effectively immobile, anything short of the Grand Masters or someone Shifu/ Po tier wouldn't even be a challenge.

Of course while it is the easy road it is also the road of most likely discovery and possibly one where we don't learn our lesson, possibly letting personal glory get to our head.

>>4391581
>>4391590
Waiting on Chan Ming. Maybe Tai Lung has a way with the ladies? Writing.

>>4391574
>>Wait for Chan Ming to return from whatever errand she has in the camp. It's only polite seeing as she's buying you a meal.


reee, didn't see the new thread, good choices so far

You grunt in frustration and wander off to wait for Chan Ming. You feel the glares and looks of the contestants in front of you as you lean against a wall and just wait. A few minutes later Chan Ming walks out from the camp and looks around a bit before noticing you. She smiles and cheerfully walks up to you. "Awww. You waited for me. Aren't you a gentleman?" She teases. "Or maybe you just couldn't bear the thought of owing a lady a favor." She giggles. "Well since you're still here. Let's go get a bite to eat." She says taking your hand and leading you away.

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The Jade Palace was nothing like it's name sake. For starters it was much louder and packed than your old home. The two of you take a seat, in a corner of the resteraunt. "I love it here. They're always trying out new foods. You can come eat here every day and probably never need to get the same meal twice. Let's see..." She says idly, trying to ease the tension. "Oh! Pork buns dipped in a noodle broth. Sounds...squishy." She mutters reading the menu infront of her. You look down and pick up your menu. The food here was familiar to you at the very least, despite "experimental" meals Chan Ming mentioned. Despite all that's happened today, you can't help but feel a bit eager to get a hot meal that didn't consist of heated up travel rations. Something with actual flavor for once.

"So." Chan Ming says breaking the silence. "What are you gonna order? What does a strong silent man like to eat?" She asks with genuine interest.

>Good question. What do you guys order? (Also chance to flesh out Tai Lung!)
>Order something from the experimental section. You were always up for a culinary adventure.
>Order something from the regular menu. Right now all you want is a good meal.
>This place is called the Jade Palace. Order something that reminds you of home. Something you used to love growing up. (Chance to write in)
>Ask Chan Ming to choose for you. See what she likes to eat.
>Write in a food choice. Hopefully also a why would Tai Lung choose it.

>>4391651
>This place is called the Jade Palace. Order something that reminds you of home. Something you used to love growing up. meat buns with sweet sauce, a dish your father made for you as a child.

>>4391673
This

>>4391673
>>4391689
Feeling sentimental. Writing.

>>4391673

+1

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You quietly read the menu. Noodles, soups, even spit roasted meats were included but your attention lies on a singular dish. Simple meat buns with sweet sauce.

"And then, I did this!" You shout as you preform a spinning kick. "And and then I that I could do this!" You say hopping and kicking twice in the air. "Master Oogway says that if I keep this up, I can move on to the next scroll in no time!" You say scrambling onto your chair, chest heaving as you finish recounting your day of training. Shifu chuckles as he opens a steaming pot.

"I see. And tell me, does your day have enough time for eating?" He asks as he deftly plucks the still hot buns from the cooker and places them on a plate. "Or will you subsist on training alone?" You grin as settle down for a few moments.

"Aww come on dad...I need to train. Every day! I'm gonna be the Dragon Warrior one day, you'll see! Then I'll protect all of China. I'll...I'll make you proud dad!" You say excited. Shifu smiles and seems like he's about to say something but instead decides to say,

"Well then you'll need to eat to build up your strength. Come now. I didn't spend all day with an apron on for nothing." He says then adds quickly. "Don't...don't tell Master Oogway I was in an apron." You laugh now but in your mind you wonder what Shifu wanted to say. Even now, you hope it was "I'm already proud of you."

"Sweetie?" You hear Chan Ming's voice pulling you back from your thoughts. "Are you ok? You're awful quiet." She asks. You nods gently.

"Just...just remembering something." You admit closing your menu. "I was going to order the meat buns. With sweet sauce if you have it." You add looking at the waitress, who jumps.

"Right!" She says jotting down the orders. "Looks like I was wrong after all Ming." She giggles squeezing her shoulder. Chan Ming blushes and waves shoos her away.

"Meat buns huh?" She says awkwardly, trying to collect herself. "Seems kind of..." She tilts her head from side to side thinking of the right word. "Simple? Small? For a big guy, I figured you'd order like an entire leg of meat or something." She teases.

"It's just something I haven't had in a while. Something my father used to make." You explain off handedly.

"Oh?" Chan Ming looks surprised. "Been a while then?" She asks resting her cheek on her palm.

"I haven't seen him in a long time. Too long I think..." You admit distantly.

"Ohh..." Chan Ming coos, patting your hand. "Is that why you're traveling?" She asks. You don't awnser and she doesn't press the subject. Instead she decides to address the elephant in the room. "So...about earlier....what was all that about?"

You grunt and look away. "I was just doing my job. Didn't think China's greatest military group were too illiterate to write down on a peice of paper." You say grumpily. Chan Ming snorts.

"Sweetie, as much as I love a man who's meticulous about his work, even you had to see you were fighting a losing battle there." She says placatingly. You huff a bit and cross your arms.

"I can be convincing when I need to be." You reply prompting another supressed laugh from Chan Ming.

"Yeah, you and half of China I would guess." She muses. "Everyone else is having issues with the Anvil." She admits. "They seem agitated."

"How so?" You ask but Chan Ming doesn't reply. Instead she opts to mess with the mask around her neck and the silence starts to grow awkward.

>What do you say?
>Press Chan Ming more on the so called "agitation". Maybe she knows something you don't.
>Ask why she was allowed into the camp and you weren't. What was she doing there?
>Ask what the waitress mean about "being wrong." Maybe it'll be something funny to break the tension.
>Ask why she's taken such an interest in you. You've only litterally met once and yet she's inviting you to eat.
>Ask her something else. (Write in)

>>4391742
>>Press Chan Ming more on the so called "agitation". Maybe she knows something you don't.
>>Ask why she was allowed into the camp and you weren't. What was she doing there?

>>4391748
support

>>4391742
The agitation is probaby we are free and 1000 of them are dead. Who wouldn't be agitated lost friends and a blunted pride.

>ask her somthung casual. How is it working as an "apprentice" seems difficult with strong silent types delvering boxes demanding to see the owner.

>>4391763
changing to this

>>4391763
>>4391789
Breaking the strong silent type to...flirt? We're making leaps and bounds guys. Writing.

Rather than push away the only person who's actually been nice to you from the get go, you opt instead to switch topics. "How is being an apperentice? Seems rather difficult when you have strong silent types demanding to see the owner." You ask, albeit somewhat awkwardly. The years in prison had left your ability to flirt to be somewhat desired. Chan Ming looks up from her drink and snorts trying to not laugh and getting some of her drink in her nose. She furiously rubs her nose trying to get the burning sensation out of it and giggles.

"Sweetie. Don't." She says smiling. "Just. Don't. Leave the sweet talking to the experts." She says amused and smiling. "But strong silent types aside..." She starts as she eyes you up and down. "Being an apperentice apothacary is fun." She says. "There's just something about...mixing ingredients. Weird combinations of things you'd normally look over or turn your nose at that, once combined, become powerful mixtures that can...save lives, cure wounds, help the ailing." She says growing more animated.

"It's like an adventure all in it's own. There's never a reason to just stay complacent. Why stop with what you have when...when the next best thing is just a pinch of something away?" She smiles waving her hands. "Have you ever experienced that? Working so hard on something because you know that something new is just at the precipice of your skills? And that once you reach that top, you see that there's still something else to study or train for? It's exciting to push yourself like because you know that once you become the best, you always something else to look forward to work towards." She looks at you and blushes. "Sorry, I guess I'm rambling again." She says tugging at one of her ears nervously. "I just...it's not just medicine I'm interested in. It's alchemy. I like these things ever since I picked up an alchemy book when I was little." She tries to explain looking at you for some kind of response.

>What do you say?
>Agree with her. Say that you've definitely understand that feeling but don't say what it is.
>Agree with her but tell her for you it's Kung Fu. The same principal applies only for you it was a new technique or way to train your body.
>Say you don't quite understand. The persuit of knowledge was never your forte but you can imagine how it would appeal to someone.
>Say you don't get it but that you're happy for her. It's always good to have something to motivate you in life.
>Agree with her but confide in her that the last time you felt like that it lead to some bad things happening. Including it being the reason why you haven't seen your father in a long time. You're worried that following a path like that again would make it repeat.
>Write in.

>>4391851
>>Agree with her but tell her for you it's Kung Fu. The same principal applies only for you it was a new technique or way to train your body.

>>4391856
+1

>>4391856
>>4391859
Agreeing. Next post will be my last post for tonight. Writing.

You can't help but smile at Chan Ming's enthusiasm. You only hope that your hat manages to hide it as you reply, "I do actually. Although for me it's Kung Fu. Even when I hit the top I would always think 'Just one more weight.' or 'I can run that extra mile'. Every extra pound or lap was a victory but I always knew that I could push forward just a bit more." Chan Ming giggles and rests her head in her hand once more.

"Ooh...Kung Fu huh? That would explain a lot." She teases. "Tell me then, is martial arts what made you so persistent or is that something you picked up elsewhere?" She says with a grin. You cough and look else where. Truth be told, you were always a bit single minded when it came to tasks. Always had to see something to the end or ignoring everything until you got something done.

"I suppose...I could be a bit stubborn." You admit quietly. Chan Ming grins and sips her drink.

"I'll say." She says smiling. "Last I checked, you haven't even told me your name. So either you're great with women or you've been really lucky. Maybe some magic Kung Fu technique for picking up girls? Especially considering I don't think I've seen your face." She says feigning an attempt at looking under your hat. "What is your name anyways?" She asks genuinely curious as both your food arrive.

>What do you say?
>Tell her your name is Xuěbào. It's the current alias your using.
>Tell her that you can't reveal your real name for personal reasons but she can call you by your alias.
>Lie and say that you're part of a monastic order that can't reveal their names to anyone unless absolutely nessecary.
>Try and change the subject by asking her what she sees in you. Surely she's seen tons of strong guys if she's doing something at the camp.
>Try and deflect the question with one of your own. (Write in.)
>Write in.

>>4391935
>Tell her that you can't reveal your real name for personal reasons but she can call you by your alias.

>>4391935
>>Tell her your name is Xuěbào. It's the current alias your using.

>>4391935
>>4391940
Support
Lets try being honest

>>4391935
>Tell her your name is Xuěbào. It's the current alias your using.

>>4391940
Why?

>>4391961
Being honest is very suspecious.

>>4392039
Because the fewer lies we tell the better

>>4392041
I worry that some of the first conclusions she would draw up upon hearing that suggestion would be connect Tai Lung to.... well Tai Lung. He's hiding his identity, going with your suggestion means we definitely have something worth hiding, Tai Lung admitted to being a practitioner of Kung Fu, there are wanted posters of Tai Lung everywhere.

Sometimes the truth isnt the best choice.

>>4392076
then she would think, no way Tai lung would be stubid enough to give himself away like that or be as civilized as we are, there are a lot of snow leapods out there, we are just one in a sea of them.

>>4391935
>Tell her your name is Xuěbào. It's the current alias your using.

>>4391935
>>Tell her that you can't reveal your real name for personal reasons but she can call you by your alias.

>>4391935
>Tell her that you can't reveal your real name for personal reasons but she can call you by your alias.

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>>4392087
Wouldn't they be able to tell from our eyes alone?

>>4392190
lol, No pictures in this time period by dude, only artistic drawings based off memories

>>4391935
>>Tell her your name is Xuěbào. It's the current alias your using.
yeah lets not be sus

>>4392255
+1

Wow, tons of disscussion. I'm glad that you guys are enjoying my quest. Game will start at the ussual time, 11am PST. I'm just popping in to see how stuff is going. Votes are still open til then.

I'm always happy to explain or awnser questions that might arise so feel free to post them. Unless of course they might contain spoilers.

>>4391935
>Tell her your name is Xuěbào. It's the current alias your using.

>>4391944
>>4392039
>>4392131
>>4392255
>>4392364
It was a close vote. I think this won by only one vote. But we'll tell her our alias. Writing.

"Xuěbào." You say taking a bite of your meat bun and savor it. It was delicious, so much so that it takes a surprising ammount of will power to keep yourself from stuffing your face in front of Chan Ming. Chan Ming giggles and takes a bite of her dumplings after dipping them in some sauce.

"Xuěbào..." She repeats as she savors her food and thinks. "Sounds unqiue for such a quiet guy." She muses. "I figured you'd be named something like Yang or Chen. You know, big tough guy names." She teases. "Not something sweet like 'Snow Leopard'. I like it." She admits and goes quiet immediately trying to hide her embarassment.

"You really like to study people don't you?" You ask amused. "Or does that come with being an alchemist?" You ask eating another meat bun. Chan Ming triest to hide her face in her stew. Even beneath her fur you can see red spots on her cheeks. She seems to think a bit more before answering.

"I only like to study things that catch my interest." She mumbles. "Then I can't help myself...I guess I can be stubborn like that." She whispers almost inaudibly. You chuckle and return to your meal opting to let the poor woman stew with her thoughts than tease her anymore.

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Your meal with Chan Ming continues in peace as the two of you exchange plesantries and small talk. Once the two of you finish and pay, you lead Chan Ming back to the lady who gave you the delivery job. After an explanation of what occured and a vouch from Chan Ming, the old woman shakes her head. "Those horrible brutes." She says disappointed. "How is this city supposed to welcome guests if they can't even follow common decency? I'm so sorry about that sweetie. If I knew they'd treat you like that I wouldn't have asked you to do such a dangerous job." She shuffles over to behind the counter and pulls a few more coins out. "Here dearie, a little extra for your troubles. I'll let the other shop keepers know that you're trying to make a start here. Maybe they can offer you some more jobs." The old woman smiles warmly at you. "I hope this experience hasn't tainted your view of the city. There really are some good people here. Sometimes they just forget that though."

Chan Ming smiles. "I wouldn't worry ma'am. I was more worried about what Xuěbào here would have done to them. He's really determined to do a good job." She says with a grin. The old lady nods.

"I heard from Feng." She says. "I have to get ready to close the shop but if there's anything I can do for you please let me know." She offers.

>Do you accept the extra money?
>Yes
>No

>What do you do after?
>Ask either lady if they know a good place to rest. It's been a long day and you want to find a place you can relax.
>Ask the old storekeeper if she knows if there's any other deliveries you can make. There's a still some time left in the day. A bit more work couldn't hurt.
>Ask Chan Ming if she has any advice for you. You're still new to the city.
>Ask either of them something else (Write in)
>Write in

>>4392613
>Yes
We are on the poor side, and it will go a long ways to buying more road rations and that ticket.

>Ask the old storekeeper if she knows if there's any other deliveries you can make. There's a still some time left in the day. A bit more work couldn't hurt.
>inb4 an attempted mugging
>Ask Chan Ming if she has any advice for you. You're still new to the city.
Ask if there are dangerous parts of the city we should avoid

>>4392618
This

>>4392613

Extra money
>No
While strapped for cash ourselves right now, I think the coin would still have greater value for the lunch lady, besides it's more charity than recognition of our skills, especially considering we were probably saved from a nasty incident by Chan.

>Ask about places to crash
>Ask if she knows of other deliveries that might need doing
>Ask her to not advertise our services - or if she does, then to take into consideration that we don't intend to stay in city for long. We're just raising funds for a voyage.
In fact...
>Ask if she could point you to someone with a boat, or related to marine industry

>>4392670
Was just about to post when I saw your new vote. I'll leave it up longer so people have a chance to choose.

>>4392670
+1 I like this, we'll get moving a bit more!

>>4392670
Changing vote to this

>>4392708

+1

>>4392670
>>4392708
>>4392723
>>4392725
Alright asking to about boats and letting the nice lady keep her cash. Writing.

"Actually...I think you should keep this." You say placing the extra money on the counter. The old woman protests.

"Honey, it's alright. We all need some help starting up." She says but you shake your head.

"I appreciate the help but I won't be staying long." You say. "I just need to earn enough to buy passage on a ship so please let anyone who is looking to hire me know that I won't be around for long." Both the old woman and Chan Ming look surprised.

"You're not gonna stick around?" Chan Ming asks failing to hide the disappointment in her voice. You shake your head.

"Sorry. I have somewhere important to go." You explain. "With that in mind, do you know where I can find passage on a ship?" The old woman shakes her head as she puts the money away.

"I don't but you ask around the docks. Foreman Chen would know. Ah! If you're headed there. Then could send him this? Knowing him, he probably forgot his dinner." She says scurrying to the back room, presumably the kitchen, leaving you and Chan Ming alone in awkward silence.

"...so how long do you think you'll be staying?" She asks quietly. You shrug.

"I don't know. Maybe a few days. As soon as I get enough money, I'll be heading out on the first boat available." You say uncomfortably. Chan Ming nods and tries to put on a brave face.

"Well hey, even if it's just a few. At least you can enjoy the tournament right?" She says hopefully and then adds hastily, "Don't tell anyone this but I overheard some of the tournament staff that there's gonna be something big going down in 2 days! I heard that the Furious Five and the Dragon Warrior are coming! They're supposed to help test the potential recruits. Isn't that great?! China's greatest warriors, here in Soknan city!" She whispers and gently elbows you. "Maybe you could teach them a thing or two eh?" She adds awkwardly, with none of the social grace she had earlier.

You stiffen and nod slowly. "Good to hear." You say stiffly. "Maybe I'll still be here by then." You murmer as the old lady comes back out with another food box. She hands it to you.

"Here you go." She says. "Chen shouldn't be too hard to find. He's the loudest on the docks." She teases. "His office will on the far end overlooking it all. It's painted green with a while lotus. I'm not sure why he chose that to be honest." Before taking the box you decide to ask,

"Do you know a good place to spend the night?" You ask. The old woman looks shocked.

"Young man, don't tell me you didn't look for a place to stay first?" She says. "With this whole fighting thing going on, the rooms must be booked." She shakes her head. "Well if you need somewhere to start, go look at the Golden Tea Inn. They ussually have rooms but they are a bit out of the way. On the other side of the city."

"Thank you." You say and decide your next course of action.

>What do you do?
>Head to the docks and see if you can find Foreman Chen.
>Go see if you can find a place to stay then deliver the goods. With your speed, it shouldn't take too long to get to the Inn the old lady mentioned.
>Chan Ming seems to have taken the news a bit hard. Ask her if she'd like for you to walk her back to her shop or if she wants to come with you.
>Politely decline the job offer for now. Find a place to rest and go scope out the docks tomorrow. For all you know, everyone has left for home.
>Write in.

>>4392778
>>Head to the docks and see if you can find Foreman Chen.
We've got a delivery.

>>4392783
>Chan Ming seems to have taken the news a bit hard. Ask her if she'd like for you to walk her back to her shop or if she wants to come with you.
This must be a relatively novel experience for us, that someone actually is disappointed by our departure.

>>4392812
Not being on a murderous rampage does wonders for socalizing. I'm still unsure if I want to play Tai Lung as too dense to understand why she's dissappointed or he's totally aware and that just makes it even more painful. I'm leaning towards the latter. Figured Chan Ming and Bao were the first two people to just be nice people. Bao in particular considering she knows exactly who Tai Lung is and didn't demonize him for it.

>>4392812

+1

Then go find Foreman Chen

>>4392812
>>4392820
Walking Chan Ming home then looking for the Foreman. Writing.

You look at Chan Ming. She seems to be distant, lost in thought. "Chan Ming." You call to her. She jumps with a start.

"Y-yeah?" She replies coming back to the present. "Something I can help you with?"

"Actually, I was wondering if you'd like me to walk to back to the shop." You say gently. "It's starting to get late." You neglect to mention the fact that her absentmindedness makes her an easy target for would be theives. Chan Ming opens her mouth to say something but soon closes it and simply nods. The two of you bid your goodbyes to the resteraunt owner and make your way down the now empty streets to the apothecary district in silence. You're unsure of what or if you should say anything. The idea that someone was disappointed in your departure was...painful. The only other time that you could recall something similar was when you first attacked the valley of peace. When your own father was forced to send you to prison, and even then you were too angry to be able to remember it properly. Now that the feeling was in full force, you're unsure of how to deal with it. She doesn't even know my real name. You think to yourself as you glance over to Chan Ming. She seems lost in her thoughts as she messes with the mask around her neck.

"Chan Ming." You say softly. She doesn't respond. "Chan Ming." You say again. "Ming." You repeat gently shaking her. She snaps to attantion and looks at you.

"Yes?" She says looking around.

"We're here." You say motioning to the store. She looks surprised.

"Oh. Oh I guess I didn't notice." She says playing with her hair. "Sorry. Thanks for the walk." She replies and starts to head into the store while you turn to leave. "Oh..."She says suddenly and you stop. "You called me Ming." You nod.

"Sorry. Did you not want to be called that?" You ask. Chan Ming shakes her head.

"No...I just...I kind of like it." She says blushing and hurrying back in doors. You look at the door for a bit an swallow the guilty feeling that is rising in your chest. Shaking your head, you head to the alleys and start heading to the docks to look for the foreman. A few minutes into your run you hear the sound of roof tiles jingling and clacking together. The sound seems familiar.

"You're a tough man to find alone, you know!" A voice calls out from above. "Are you always such a ladies man?" It jokes.

>What do you do?
>Ignore the voice and continue running. At your speed, you could probably outrun whoever is following you and frankly you've had enough interaction for today.
>Stop and look around. Someone has taken the time to find you alone. Best not to show them your back.
>Jump straight to the roofs and confront who is calling out to you. You don't like being followed and ,much to your own surprise, especially when you were with Ming.
>Don't stop running but reply with something (Write in)
>Do something else? (Write in)

>>4392941
>Stop and look around. Someone has taken the time to find you alone. Best not to show them your back.
"Not always, no. Show yourself, would you?"

>>4392941
This could be bad.
>jump to the roofs and confront.

>>4392941
Up we jump.

>>4392941
>>Stop and look around. Someone has taken the time to find you alone. Best not to show them your back.

>>4392941
>jump to the roofs and confront.

>>4392978
>>4392956
>>4392953
Someone took the time to follow us. The polite thing to do would be to jump up and greet them...right? Writing.

>>4392949
I like this line though. Gonna...let me just snip that. Thanks.

"Not always, no. Show yourself, would you?" You shout back as you continue to run and the sound of roof tiles follow. You can't help but feel a bit agitated that someone has been following you, maybe even spying on you...and Ming. You hear laughter from up above and the person following you speaks.

"Well that wouldn't do would it?" It shouts back. "I spent all this time following you in secret and now you want me to spoil the whole thing. Where's the fun in that?" You tense up your legs and leap straight up on to the roof tops.

"I did give you a choice." You mutter as continue to gain height. At the apex of your leap you seem to hover for a moment and you use this time to look around. Across the alley in the opposite is a rabbit, dressed in a cloak with a hood that seems to double as a cowl that obscures it's face. The remaining portion of it's face is covered in a cloth mask but it's body language certainly betrays surprise.

"Whoawhoawhoa! It's a bit early for that but well...I'm kind of glad. Just hope you live up to the my expectations." The rabbit admits as it's right arm blurs and flicks three spheres towards you! The orbs it the roof beneath your feet and explode in a thick black cloud. You're ears ring horribly and your combat instincts kick in and you duck slightly to change your center of mass. As you do so, you feel something sharp cut into the clothes on your shoulder and nick your skin. Suddenly you realize he's taking away your greatest assets! You're sight and hearing...

>What do you do?
>Continue to run! If you can get out of the smoke cloud then at least you'll be able to see.
>Stay in the smoke cloud. You can't see your assailant but that also means they have a hard time seeing you. Use that time to plan something (write in)
>Leap back into the alley. You'll have less room to manuver around but at least you'll be free of the smoke cloud.
>Try to use a pressurized blast of air to blow the smoke away. your attacker probably won't anticipate that.
>Write in.

>>4393033
>Stay in the smoke cloud. You can't see your assailant but that also means they have a hard time seeing you. Use that time to plan something (write in)

He's a rabbit, so if he cant see us, he'll try to hear us. Once we recover our hearing, take some pieces of the roof and throw them away from us. If he can hear that, he may go for the noise. Then we can strike back if we hear him make a move on it.

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>>4393082
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>>4393082

+1

>>4393082
support

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>>4393082
mfw players suggest a plan I hadn't considered. It's a really good plan though.

>>4393082
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>>4393124
We lose our best senses so let's take advantage of our foe's. Writing.

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You cough and choke a bit on the smoke but lie in wait. If your opponent has denied you sight, then you'll do the same. The ringing in your ears is deafening but you restrain the urge to move out of the cloud. It seems that your opponent doesn't care as you can just barely hear something "Plink" near you in. More over you feel it as various sharp knives fly through the cloud and cut into you. The fact you're still in the cloud makes his accuracy terrible so he's playing the game of averages. While the cloud is keeping you hidden, it also isn't infinite so there's only a specific area he has to fire into and eventually he might hit you.

The ringing finally dies down, and you move into action. You scoop up several roof tiles and begin to throw them forward in the directino you were running in, hoping to draw him out. Each time a tile hits the roof, you see something cut through the smoke in that direction. You slowly adjust your aim and move the tiles towards the edge of the roof your in and hop off as you throw the last on against the roof across the street behind you making it look like you lept away. Your jump carries you over the edge and your grab it to hang from it.

You lay in wait. Judging from where the tile hit, there was no way your attacker could hit it from a distance. He'd have to close the gap and that's when you'd strike. It doesn't take long when you see something small enter the cloud. As the smoke parts you see your foe, and in the split second in which they land and leap you pull yourself up and throw your body across the roof. You slam both your feet against their back in a brutal drop kick and send them flying, bouncing as they hit the roof once more.

As the rabbit hits the roof and pings off it, two glints of metal flash and you roll over to the other edge. A pair of knives hit the area you were in and fall uselessly to the alley bellow. "Hope you got your hearing back because I'm not saying this again!" The rabbit calls out. "You're as good as I hoped!" They laugh and to your surprise they grab a few tiles and toss them at you.

You expertly block them with your forearms as they shatter on impacts, just in time to see the rabbit running straight at you!

>What do you do?
>Your opponent is smaller than you. Try to grapple them and use your size to keep them in place.
>Do a round house! See if you can kick them away to keep the gap between you open.
>Play defensive. Try to get an idea of their fighting style before you move in on the offensive.
>Draw your Sword of Heroes. It's dull and not useful as a cutting weapon at all but at least it can help deflect the throwing knives.
>Write in.

>>4393195
>>Play defensive. Try to get an idea of their fighting style before you move in on the offensive.

>>4393217
+1

>>4393217
Support

>>4393195
>Draw your Sword of Heroes. It's dull and not useful as a cutting weapon at all but at least it can help deflect the throwing knives.

>>4393217
>>4393238
>>4393241
Gotta slowly and methodically find out our opponent's fighting style. Writing.

You inhale sharply and dash forward towards your opponent. The rabbit leaps and reaches your eye level before throwing out a spinning kick. You raise your arm to block and the rabbit thrusts out with their other foot for a second kick. Just as he does so he draws a knife and uses the momentum of the spin to preform a downward slash! You hop backwards just in time but even the passing edge of the blade manages to cut open your tunic's sleeve. Not missing a beat, your opponent rolls forward to keep the gap closed and throws their knives into the air. You ignore the feint, and focus on the rabbit as they try to stomp on your thigh. You flex and move with the impact to midigate the damage but the rabbit's feet, unsurprisingly, are increadibly strong. Using the hit, your foe jumps off your thigh to keep in the air. They grab the falling knives and swipe at your open arm! You manage to twist out of the way with minor cuts to your forearms and thrust your palm out into their chest.

The impact is weak but is enough to fling the rabbit back and away form you. Just like before, as they fly away your opponent flings two more knives at you. You stomp your feet to make the roof tiles hop up and you kick them into the air to intercept the knives. "Whoa! That was cool." The rabbit says. "You getting tired yet?" They ask as the land into a back flip and draw their knives again. "Just a bit more." They say as they once again toss their knives into the air in an overhead arc towards you. As they close the gap, the rabbit pulls out another set of bombs from their clothes and prepares to lob them at you!

>What do you do?
>Toss some more roof tiles. Have them knock the knives out of the air and into the alleys. At least then you won't be getting anymore cuts.
>Use the some more tiles and try to knock the bombs away. You can deal with a few more light cuts but if he knocks your senses off again, you're not sure how you can defend yourself in melee.
>Go for broke. Rush the rabbit down and try to pin him! Use your weight against him and keep him down. Then maybe you can get some answers.
>Forget everything and let loose. You're done playing games and you're done getting cut. Teach the rabbit a lesson.
>Write in.

>>4393303
>>Go for broke. Rush the rabbit down and try to pin him! Use your weight against him and keep him down. Then maybe you can get some answers.

>>4393303
Is it possible for us to grab the knives the rabbit is throwing at us and throw them back at him while he's still within range of his own bombs? If so

>Grab the knives the rabbit is throwing at you and throw them at the bombs to detonate them prematurely to deafen and disorient the rabbit, then

>Go for broke. Rush the rabbit down and try to pin him! Use your weight against him and keep him down. Then maybe you can get some answers.

>>4393371

Adding this to my vote

>>4393371
Sure. That sounds withing Tai Lung's range of skills.
>>4393307
>>4393371
Going to pin the Rabbit down. Writing.

>>4393381
I can't tell, but is this a hard fight for Tai Lung?

>>4393391
It's not hard for Tai Lung but your opponent doing everything to even the playing ground. He's dulling your best senses and using the fact that in a knife vs fist fight, the unarmed combatant is going to get cut. When you block, he cuts your blocking arm. When you can't see, he peppers the fighting area so that law of averages means a knife will hit it's mark. It's your skill as Kung Fu master that keeps him from getting a decisive hit or cut. Plus the fact that you've also used his tactics against him. Like staying in the smoke to keep him from getting a clean shot and luring him out via sense of sound. Sorry if it doesn't seem like that. Fight scenes are kind of hard for me to write and make the sound exciting.

>>4393404
You're doing a decent enough job, and the story's pretty good

>>4393404
You're doing good man, keep it up!

You dash forward and leap into the air. Catching the two knives in the air between your fingers, you bring your arm down as hard as you can and hurl the blades at the rabbit's bombs. The bombs are knocked out of the rabbit's hand and are pinned right behind him. "Oh..." They say before the explosion erupts around them and black smoke billows out around them. You land, roll with the momentum, and pick up two more roof tiles as you rush the cloud. The rabbit staggers around and is surprised as you break through the smoke. In desperation and out of reflex they toss out some knives but you use the roof tiles to slap away the knives out of the air. The rabbit scrambles to their feet and stumbles towards you, awkwardly throwing some kicks and getting a face full of tile in response. The tiles shatter as they collide with your attacker and you use your free hand to grab them out of the air. You slam the small figure into the roof and put your weight against them, pinning them to the roof.

The rabbit coughs as the air it knocked right out of them and they tap at your arm. "I GIVE! I GIVE!" They shout at the top of their lungs, unable to gauge their own volume due to their ears ringing. "TRUCE!" They say wriggling. "NO SERIOUSLY! YA GOT ME! JEEZ! LIGHTEN UP!" You don't loosen your grasp as the rabbit struggles and while you wait for their hearing to return you wonder what you want to ask them. After a few seconds you snap your fingers near their ears and they seem to register sound again.

"Talk." You growl and slowly close your hand. The rabbit squirms more and raises it's hands in peace.

"Ok! Ok!" They shout. "Calm down- Ok bad choice of words but really! I wasn't planning anything! I just wanted to see if you were up to snuff." They say.

"For what?" You ask incredulously. All this as some kind of test?! Bombs, knives, and alley assaults.

"Ease up. Come on. Let me go and I'll let you know. It's kind of hard to negotiate from down here." The rabbit jokes when you don't to can see them roll their eyes. "Alright. Alright! I'll tell you this. It'll definitely worth your while. You want money for buy passage on a ship right? Hear me out and I promise that you can earn enough cash to buy your own ship and no one will bat an eye."

>What do you do?
>Let the rabbit go. You've proved your point. If he tries anything, you won't hesistate to put him down.
>Bombs and Knives? Ask the rabbit why in hell did he think live weapons for a good idea as a form of test.
>Tell the rabbit you think they're crazy and you want no part in whatever madness they have planned.
>Knock the rabbit out. They're clearly up to no good and you really don't appreciate being stalked then attacked.
>Write in.

>>4393427
>>4393429
Thanks. If there's any tips to help out with combat pacing or in general feel free to post them when I'm done posting for the day. That way they don't get lost in votes and I can read them when I wake up. Help is definitely appreciated.

>>4393430
>Knock the rabbit out. They're clearly up to no good and you really don't appreciate being stalked then attacked.
I expect zero honest on his part. Root through his pockets after knocking him out to see if we can find a sort of ID or something.

>>4393430
>>Knock the rabbit out. They're clearly up to no good and you really don't appreciate being stalked then attacked.
>>find a nice quite and secluded spot and talk with him, after tying him up

>>4393463

+1

>>4393455
>>4393463
>>4393466
Alright, knocking him out and taking him somewhere to ask questions. Also rifling through his pockets. Writing.

You sigh and use your free hand to rub your eyes. This was going to be a long day it seems. As you raise your hand to strike the rabbit's eyes grow wide. "Waitwaitwaitwaitwaitwait! We can talk this out! There's no need for-" But his protests are cut short as you use two fingers to strike a pressure point in the rabbit's chest. The rabbit's body tenses up and their eyes roll back before finally closing and the rabbit is out cold. You let go and start to stretch your muscles wincing at the various cuts around your body. As you look closer, you notice that they're all over important areas like the back of your knees, behind your ankles and one is even between your ribs. Odder still is that all the cuts are shallow and aren't even bleeding. Even with your mastery of martial arts you doubt you'd have been able to midigate the damage that much while incapacitated by the bombs. Putting those thoughts aside you begin to rummage through the rabbit's person in hopes for finding some kind of identifying object.

As you search through their pockets, all you can find is another set of bombs, and many, many pockets for throwing knives. It seems that your bout with the rabbit drained their entire supply of knives including the larger two knives they used for melee. Along with the weapons, you find a small pouch full of coins, and a peice of paper containing a map of some kind. You can't really tell what the map is for as the writing is near unintelligble scribbles to your eyes. You pocket the paper and pouch for safe keeping. Pulling a small peice of rope from your back pack, you bind the rabbit's arms and legs before you lift him up and start hopping from roof to roof looking for a quiet spot to do some interrogating.

The darkness of night covers your journey as you reach the edge of the city and to your destination. The graveyard next to the large temple. You hide behind a few tombstones and make sure that you're alone before you gently tap on the rabbit's pressure points to rouse him out of his sleep. The rabbit stirrs and slowly comes to. As they come to their senses you think of what you want to ask the rabbit.

>What question do you want to start with?
>Ask about their fighting style. Your cuts are too well made to be done by accident or by your skill alone.
>Ask why you were being followed all day. If all this was a test for combat prowess, he had dozes of other poeple he could have chosesn from the tournament.
>Ask him why he thought his rediculous idea of a test was even remotely a good idea. If you had gotten really mad, he might not have gotten off as well as he did.
>Get to the point, ask him what he meant about making tons of money. Might as well hear his crazy scheme first.
>Write in.

This will be my last post for today guys. Tomorrow is my old man's birthday so I won't be able to run a session but like always if you have questions or concerns I'll pop in every so often to awnser them. Also if you have any advice on how to improve or suggestions for story. I'm all ears. I'm still debating on whether adopting a dice system. I'm kind of enjoying the way I'm running it now but I can understand that it might feel like there is no risk of failure, which I'm trying to give with each choice I offer. The way I intend it is that every choice you vote for sort of prevents the other choices from happening.

An example of that would be when you had to choose whether you looked for the foreman or looked for an inn. If you went to the foreman, you would find that there are no inns left to stay in because as you talked/searched all the vacancies got filled. Or if you had looked for a vacant inn, the foreman would no longer be at the docks and you'd have to wait another day. Things like that.

>>4393543
>>Ask him why he thought his rediculous idea of a test was even remotely a good idea. If you had gotten really mad, he might not have gotten off as well as he did.

>>4393543
>>Ask about their fighting style. Your cuts are too well made to be done by accident or by your skill alone.
>>Ask why you were being followed all day. If all this was a test for combat prowess, he had dozes of other poeple he could have chosesn from the tournament.
>>Ask him why he thought his rediculous idea of a test was even remotely a good idea. If you had gotten really mad, he might not have gotten off as well as he did.

I know it's a lot of writing but we need some context around this mysterious figure, their motivations and goals and how they seemed to fight in somewhat equal terms to a member of the Furious Five.

>>4393543
One thing to be aware of guys is we may have been posioned.

I think we should start with demanding an antidote or we will kill them. Use this is get a guage on if we are poisoned.

>demand an antidote.

>>4393543
>disarm him of all weapons
>chi block him so he can't move his limbs
>wake him up
>questions: >>4393590
>No bullshit or smart remarks or he's losing a foot. I've heard rabbits feet bring about good luck. Who am I? (Testing if he knows this is Tai Lung)
>What is your name, who do you work for, are you part of an organized group?
>Since where did you start tailing me and for how long exactly?
>ask him what he meant about making tons of money. Might as well hear his crazy scheme.
>Ask him for a reason why we shouldn't kill him (not that we have any plans to, not now at least)

>>4393543
This >>4393603
Then this>>4393590

>>4393603
>>4393684
There wasn't any evidence of the blades being poisoned. If they were, then would our rabbit here have some samples of the poison itself and the antidote within his bags? We could also simple check the blades for poison residue. It would look silly to ask this, and only find out that the blades we're poisoned. If, they werent poisoned.

>>4393681
Support

>>4393681
support

>>4393681
Ooh, harsh. Few points. They're tied up so chi blocking doesn't really do anything beyond just doubling up on their inablitity to move, plus I think being chi blocked also makes you incapable of speech. At least from what I saw in the movie. If I'm wrong, then more power to you. We'll Chi block them.

You searched thier person already, I think I mentioned they were completely expended on weapons and you found nothing to indicate they had poisons on them. At least in terms of carrying poison bottles. Should they have had an antidote, you'd have found it on them. Assuming he'd be carrying it considering he was mentioning testing you.

And third, last paragraph mentiones you rousing them from their sleep.

Good questions though. I gotta go back to getting ready for the day so votes are open til tomorrow.

>>4393681
DIS

>>4393681
Support

>>4393681
>>4393684
>>4393713
>>4394079
>>4394708
>>4394746
We're going to be a very angry person. Just posting this before bed. Writing.

As the rabbit wakes up, you pick them up and push them against a large tombstone. "No jokes. No wisecracks or I start removing limbs. You know what they used to say about rabbit feet. Am I understood?" The rabbit's eyes widen and you can see a flicker of fear, confusion, and finally settling on anger before they finally nod. "Good. Now who am I?" You growl quietly. The rabbit struggles against your grip, but their binding makes their leverage weak and so their attempts to get free are pointless.

"You're someone I'm seriously regetting every considering adding you to my crew." The rabbit replies looking in your eyes defiantly. "I don't do names. Not my style and makes it harder for partners to rat each other out. Of course, your lady friend wasn't as careful with names as you are. I think she called you Xuěbào before you walked her home but like I said. I don't do names."

"How long have you been following me?" You ask glaring at the rabbit. They don't break their lock on your eyes as they speak.

"I've noticed you since we entered the city. It's pretty interesting when a random traveler adjusts their pace to avoid random security checks. Figured you'd be someone who could help. Evidently I was wrong." They spit. "I lost interest when you just started wandering around the city like a lost child. Wasn't until you picked a fight with one of the Anvil that you piqued my interest. Then we met, and I learned you can't handle a little spar with some grace."

Your grip tightens. "What about you? Who are you? Who do you work for? Organized crime? Assassin group?" You interrogate. The rabbit's eyes go from angery to hardened and fierce.

"No." They say.

"What?!" You ask in surprise.

"I said no. I already told you I don't do names. And I'd rather die than tell a sociopath like you about my background. You can also forget about my offer. I don't work with bloodthirsty maniacs like you." They reply defiantly. Despite all that has happend you can't help but feel impressed at your captive's bravery. Most people would cower and offer all they could at the threat of injury but not them. You may not like their methods of recruitment but you can't deny their courage. It's almost a breath of fresh air from the cowardly villagers and bandits you encountered. Almost makes asking the next question hard. Almost.

"Give me one reason why I shouldn't kill you." You demand and the rabbit scoffs.

"Please. We both know there's nothing I can say to convince you. You're just looking for an excuse to shed blood. Which by the way, I didn't spill a drop of yours." They say and before you can ask how they knew they reply with, "I have an amazing aim. It's what you do when you spar." They explain, their voice dripping with derision. "All I'll say is that I hope to the Gods that your lady friend doesn't accidentally say or do something wrong. Wouldn't want you to dismember her because she accidentally irked you." They let that remark hang in the air before finally saying, "So...what are you going to do?" They ask coldly.

>Good question. What do you do?
>Untie them and tell them to leave. You got as much as you could out of them.
>Knock them out once more and simply leave them there.
>Ask them something else. You're unsure how cooperative they'll be. They certianly don't have a very high opinion of you right now.
>Apologize? You really have no idea how you can possibly do so appropriately however. (Gonna need one hell of a write in for forgiveness.)
>Write in.

>>4395520
So your "attempt" at recruitment was attacking someone you didnt know the identity too, after they had shown all effort to avoid the notice the law.

Then you are a hypocrite to assume such noble posture as sparring when blatantly using knives regardless of your intent, this is no game.

You are a fool and an arrogant one at that.

> Knock them out, see if they have a bounty on their head they are clearly a thief that has done this in the past.

>>4395541
+1

>>4395541

+1

>>4395541
This

>>4395520
Are there any chi techniques we can use that would hinder his higher brain functions (making him dumb) and less coordinated for a week or so?

>>4395541
Support, after all we weren't the one that assaulted a stranger in an alley with bombs and knives. You don't get to play with fire and then take the moral high ground.
Should we give him his stuff back? Kinda don't want to just to mess with him, he made us run late for our delivery!

>>4395637
Should we give the guy who attacked us his weapons back? Does that sound like a good idea to you? Because I think it sounds like a bad idea to me. I'm personally inclined to do what that other guy suggested to knock him out and see if there is a bounty on his head. Failing that I'd suggested digging a hole and burying him neck up until we can leave by boat, to which would would dig him out and knock him out again.

There's also the issue with him being aware or Ming, and possibly others too on the chance they might predict Tai Lung of doing something to the rabbit so they might kidnap Ming for.... reasons.

Actually, I think we should dislocate one of his arms. It'd be painful but the damage wouldnt be as long term as a broken bone if done right. I want to know if he's all bluster and if pain would break down this tough guy facade he has.

>>4395520

Give the rabbit shit for ambushing us per >>4395541

Then let them go. I’d rather not turn him in, not just because it would mean interacting with guard, but also because we are a fugitive as well. This should be an eye opening experience for the rabbit enough as they seem to have at least some notion of guilt.

>>4395735
+1

>>4395735
How would letting the rabbit go be an eye opening experience for them? When did the rabbit give off any notion of feeling the slightest bit guilty?

>>4395767
He will after Tai’s retort. (S)He displayed that he has some understanding of the concept in his tirade, though apparently he has yet to apply those concepts to their own actions.

>>4395735
whats stopping the rabbit from just turning us in after we let him go? he knows we want to avoid the law

>>4395958
Firstly they would need to have recognized us, which is not far fetched, admittedly.
Secondly as a criminal themselves it would Require them to expose themselves or jump through additional hoops to get at the reward.

By letting them go we give them less incentive to get back at us than we would if we maimed him, And less incentive to rat us out to authorities if we turned them in.

Alternatively we could take the psychopath route and kill them, which is the only way to be sure, but do we really need another burden on our conscience?

>>4395520
>Knock them out once more untie them and simply leave them there.


We went overboard with this way fucking overboard, and have lost out on a potential ally/group contact, in doing so. let's not fuck this situation more, by turning this rabbit in or killing him, I mean are you people so stupid as to actually think he is alone and doesn't have friends waiting on him?

>>4395520
>>Knock them out once more untie them and simply leave them there.

Also leave his things. We aint a theif.

>4396012
Not nessassarily. With the way he chose to conduct his means of vetting potential crew members, he was guaranteed to fail.

>>4396012
Went overbord what horseshit. He attacked us, we are a wanted criminal we have every right to expect anyone attacking us is wither turning us in or trying to kill us.

And frankly attacking someone with knives is a sure way to make them think you are trying to kill them

>>4395735
Weve turned criminals in before without showing our face. If its and issue we can probably escape easily.

By my count looks like votes are tied for either choice. Also...my power is out. I'll keep you posted.

>>4395629
Not that you know of. That sounds like dangerous forbidden techniques that neither Shift or Oogway would conceive of or hold in their scrolls. Sounds like a good villian power though...more villain than us obviously...right?

>>4395520
>Knock them out once more untie them and simply leave them there.

The questioning method went too far, we beat him then continued, should have stopped and heard him out, it's this kind of shot first question later that ended up getting boa stuck as the priestess.

>>4396553
>>4396012
Support and agreed, whole heartedly.

>>4396553
It was absolutely justified. He was a stranger with ulterior motives. Instead of picking a fight first, he could had asked Lung. So the rabbit would also be at fault here.

>>4396553
If he didnt want his ass beat he should have talked before attacking. This is entirely his fault. I dont see why we wouldn't turn in this obvious criminal especially as we are trying to turn ovee a new leaf.

>>4396553
+1
First warn him if he ever come in our way again there will be no Mercy

>>4396589
My philosophy is that it's better to make friends than enemies and it's even better to have friends in high and low places.

>>4396694
I think that ship has sailed this dude will want nothing to do with us unless by some slim margin he gets our point which i doubt. Or he will get dirt on us ans turn is in.

>>4396730
yeah, the threads over-eagerness saw to that, letting him go and moving on is best, killing him will just bring his group down on us. This over-eager punch our problems away attitude has fucked us already with bao and the poor outcome we gave her with it. let's not repeat our mistakes.

>>4396769
I dont think killing him is good espically as we are trying not to just be evil and vengeful but turning him into the guards for whatever bounty is on his head would be probably good for the city and get us some of what we need to move on.

Calling votes for now. Seems like knocking out the rabbit and leaving them untied has won. Power is still shitty and goes out and comes back at random. Meant to inform you guys earlier but apperantly my phone is banned.

Got power for the moment so I'm gonna do a write up and try to post it when shit seems stable if power goes out during write up.

I feel we should reevaluate how we proceed, we've thrown away a possible ally with unnecessary threats, we may be Tai Lung but this edgy shit needs to take a back seat, we're trying to redeem ourselves not be a hypocrite. So while it is too late for this situation perhaps some internal insight is necessary, if we can at least admit the situation could have been handled better we may be able to think before we speak in future, I was simply for questioning him not making threats.

>>4397074
I could not agree with you more.

>>4397074
this, we are being a bit of a prick

You glare at the rabbit, "So your "attempt" at recruitment was attacking someone you didnt know the identity too, after they had shown all effort to avoid the notice the law. Then you are a hypocrite to assume such noble posture as sparring when blatantly using knives regardless of your intent, this is no game. You are a fool and an arrogant one at that." You can feel that the rabbit is about to express their opinion as usual, and your arm blurs as you snap it forward and hit their pressure points to knock them out once more. You conpemplate killing them, ending it right now would solve everything. But as you gaze upon the rabbit's limp form all you can see is Shifu, broken and bleeding, on the ground forcing you too look away for a moment. You sigh and shake your head before kneeling and untying them.

They had wronged you. That much was certain. But you wonder if you had pushed it a bit too far yourself. You chide them for going to far and using live weapons in a supposed mock fight and yet here you were threatening to dismember them. They were a fool, that much was certain, but now you too were being one. You could think about the philosophy of you actions and who was a hypocrity and who wasn't once you rested but you get the nagging feeling that maybe redemption wouldn't be as straight forward as you had hoped.

By now the moon is in the sky and your chances of finding the Foreman, and making your delivery, are gone for the day. You make your way back into the city proper and wander the streets looking for a place to stay. You try inn after inn but they're all out of vacant rooms. You find yourself glad that the nights are warm this time of year as you sit on a roof near the docks. The sounds of the ocean waves lapping against the shore are rythmic and relaxing as you soon find yourself drifting off. The last thing you find yourself thinking of are Ming's words.

"Don't tell anyone this but I overheard some of the tournament staff that there's gonna be something big going down in 2 days! I heard that the Furious Five and the Dragon Warrior are coming! "

---

You wake up, sore and stiff from both your fight and the awkward sleeping position you found yourself in. Stretching, you glance over to the docks to find them bustling with workers running back and forth between ships and ware houses. The old woman suggested you looked for Foreman Chen if you wanted to inquire about ships leaving the city but you also still needed cash to even be able to buy passage. You finish your warm up and jump down from your perch, ready to start your day.

>What do you do?
>Go find the foreman. Better get a lead on a ship so you know how much money you'll need to raise.
>Go find another job to do. While you don't know how much cash you need, having some to spare incase anything goes south would be a good idea. Perhaps the docks might have something for you to do or you can look for another delivery job. (choose one)
>Find Chan Ming. Maybe she has something for you to do. She knows you want to leave by boat...or maybe you just want to spend time with her.
>Get something to eat and keep an ear out. Your fight with the rabbit was pretty loud. Maybe the locals are talking about it.
>Write in


Jesus this is like my fifth time trying to post this.

>>4397407
>>Go find the foreman. Better get a lead on a ship so you know how much money you'll need to raise.
>Get something to eat and keep an ear out. Your fight with the rabbit was pretty loud. Maybe the locals are talking about it.

>>4397407
>>Go find the foreman. Better get a lead on a ship so you know how much money you'll need to raise.
>Get something to eat and keep an ear out. Your fight with the rabbit was pretty loud. Maybe the locals are talking about it.

>>4397407
>Go find the foreman. Better get a lead on a ship so you know how much money you'll need to raise.

>>4397411
>>4397415
>>4397418
Getting food and looking for the foreman. Writing.

You make a quick stop to the Jade Palace to buy more meat buns. As you travel along the streets you see that there a lot more guards wandering around. You adjust your hat and keep to yourself as you listen in on the people around you.

"Did you hear? Explosions yesterday. Guards are all over the place looking for who did it."
"I heard that black smoke covered everything nearby. Think it was a robbery?"

"Yang I told you once, I told you a thousand times. I don't know anything I was at home."
"Sorry but higher ups want us questioning as many as we can. They're already wound up with tournament. Now they just want to make it seem like everything is under control, can't fathom why."

You decide that hanging around this street is not the best idea and you slip away to return to the docks. The docks were more or less as busy as you left them. Dock workers are busy unloading ships and shouting at one another to hurry up. A few of them are busy drinking on their breaks and more than a handful of them are playing gambling games with the local vagrants. Your search for the Foreman doesn't take too long as you soon find someone who seems to be in the thick of it all shouting orders and trying to argue with another man.

The foreman, a boar, is shakes his head and taps angrily at a sheet of paper. "Sorry bud, but city law says I get to search the cargo before I unload it. So you and your crew can sit down and wait for the guards to come and collect you all or you can sit down and wait for the guards to come and help with the cargo. Either way it stops me from beating sense into you! Now get lost. You already wasted enough of my time." The aligator scowls, moreso than ussual, and walks away mumbling various swears. As you approach the boar sighs.

"Listen. I don't care what your captain says, they are not the most important merchant in all of China and I'll get to their things when. I. have. the. time." He says not even looking at you.

>What do you say?
>Let them know you're not part of a crew and you're looking for a ship that might be allowing passengers on.
>Tell him you just want to ask if there's an jobs available for a temporary while.
>Say you're looking for a ship that's hiring a new crew member.
>Ask if he knows where ships' captains tend to hang around at.
>Write in.

This is my last post for the night. Bit frustrated that I had to spend an entire day being teased by the power going on and off.

>>4397492
>looking for a ship that's hiring a new crew.member.

You know sailing and looking out over the ocean is an excellent place to be introspective.

>Let them know you're not part of a crew and you're looking for a ship that might be allowing passengers on.
>you would even be willing to work your way as payment if need be

>>4397500
we have a set destination in mind remember that

>>4397492
>Let them know you're not part of a crew and you're looking for a ship that might be allowing passengers on.

>>4397492
>tell him you’re looking for passage on a ship and looking for work to be able to afford it.

>>4397595
+1

>>4397595
+1 yes

>>4397529
>>4397530
>>4397595
>>4397608
>>4397699
Looking for a ship and willing to work for payment. Writing.

You raise your hand, "I'm not part of any crew." You say. "I'm just wanted to ask if there are any ships who are willing to take on passengers. I'm willing to work to pay my way." The boar snorts.

"What do I look like? A tour guide? You want to get on a ship, go talk to the captains. They tend to hole up at Voyage's End. Mostly because it's the only place that'll have 'em." He grunts. "If you're lookin' for work. I can always use more haulers. You'll be on a week probation before I pay you though. Too many instance of people running off with a day's worth of pay because they couldn't hack it and leaving me shorthanded."

You nod. It made some semblance of sense. "Do you know at least any captains that ussually take on crew?" You press. The boar thinks about it for a bit.

"Well...if you're talking to em then they might just leave me alone for a while." He says gruffly. "Alright. You can go talk to Captain Chao." He says with mock emphasis. "He tends to be one of the more bleeding hearts...if ya can stand him. Then there's Daiyu. If she takes ya, you'll probably be sweating your fees off. She doesn't garner respect for nothing, you honor you side of the deal and so will she." He puts his scroll away. "Of course they're not the only ones but they're the ones who tend they're the least annoying. Can't gaurentee they'll take you on or even go your way but hey you got what you asked for. Now, I gotta get back to working with these louts." He says pointing his thumb at the dock workers and wandering off.

>What do you do now?
>Go and talk to one of the captains mentioned. See if they're willing to take you on.
>Go and see if you can find another job to do. Make some money that you can at least offer.
>Go see what Ming is up to? Maybe she has something for you to do.
>Wander the city for a bit. See if things have calmed down.
>Write in.

>>4398352
>Go and talk to one of the captains mentioned. See if they're willing to take you on.
Find out where they're headed, if it coincides with our destination, if they have work and/or how high their fare is and when they're leaving.
We're gonna need this information to plan our fundraising/remaining free time around anyway.

>>4398352
>Go and talk to one of the captains mentioned. See if they're willing to take you on.
Daiyu first. A good workout is great after 20 years in prison.

>>4398367

+1 but also >>4398366

>>4398366
where is our destination again?

>>4398352
Go and talk to one of the captains mentioned. See if they're willing to take you on.

>>4398398
Across the Emerald Sea to the Huangshan Mountains where the Sacred Library is. You're goal is to see if the library contains a clue to finding the location of the Pools of Contemplation.

>>4398366
>You continue your investigations and search the mansion's library.
I think we are trying to go to the Sacred Library i think we are not sure where exactly it's at

>>4398366
>>4398367
>>4398384
>>4398404
We're going to go talk to the captains starting with Daiyu.
>>4398419
Oh and search the mansion's library?

>>4398419
Oh shit the curse is seeping through the boundary

You head off to the Voyage's End at the edge of the dock. As you approach the sounds of carousing, chairs moving, and general tavern noises grow. The walls of the tavern cannot seem to contain the noise and the constant flow of sailors coming and going don't help. You have to push your way through the crowd to enter and find yourself watching a very intense drinking contest. Two sailors are in an open space, one foot on a stool and holding two full mugs of alcohol each. The crowd around them chants "Chug! Chug! Chug!" as they do just that. The crowd roars as one of the two coughs a big and swallows wrong before dropping their drink and hacking up what they drank. The triumphant sailor slams his drink on the table and raises their hand in victory as they scoop up the coins.

You shake your head and make your way through the tavern, working your way to the back and asking about Captain Daiyu.

"Eh? Whatchu need with her?" A particularly drunk patron replies as they lean against a wood column. "Listen mate....I saw a way better girl in the market. You don't need her...she's cold." He grumbles taking another drink. You shake your head and push your way past him to ask the waitresses who are actually sober.

"The Captain?" One replies. "Yeah, she's back there. Doesn't look like she's in a good mood." They say pointing to a table on the other end of the table. At the table is a female wolf looking over some scrolls with her feet on the table. She idly taps her boot heels against the table as she reads. One of the aligators at the table seems to be speaking with her.

"Captain, I don't really like staying here for too long. You know how the lads get." He says. "Remember the bail out situation. Cost us a lot of money." The captain shakes her head.

"I know all to well." She grunts. "But a deal is a deal. The crew handled the last shipment well and so they wanted to spend their free time here. I don't like it anymore than you do but I can't very well back out now." She sighs. "Once our cargo is unloaded and the boys have had their fun, we'll load the next shipment. Then I'll work them to the bone." She says amused before turning to you. "Can I help you?" She asks.

"I'm looking for a passage to the Huangshan Mountains." You say. "I was told that you might be accepting passengers. I'm willing to work to pay off my passage." The captain gives you a look and slowly removes her feet from the table. She laces her fingers together and eyes you up and down.

"The Haungshan Mountains are pretty far stranger." She says. "We might be heading that direction but we don't usually play ferry. Are you willing to make it worth my time?"

>What do you say?
>Tell her you're willing to work during her crew's break. Ask if that's enough to pay for your voyage.
>Tell her you can offer her what money you have on you then she can tell you how much you'll owe.
>Ask what you can do to make it worth her while. Better than playing a guessing game.
>Write in
>

>>4398555
>Tell her you're willing to work during her crew's break. Ask if that's enough to pay for your voyage.
oh god don't take this to the fourth one

>>4398555
>Tell her you're willing to work during her crew's break. Ask if that's enough to pay for your voyage.
>Tell her you can offer her what money you have on you then she can tell you how much you'll owe
Should be good enough, if not we can do that week probation of hauling but ask when she leaves

>>4398555
>ask what she has in mind.

>>4398564

+1

>>4398564
If these are not enough we can ask what she has in mind and decide if we want to do it or not

>>4398564
support

>>4398563
>>4398564
>>4398618
>>4398601
>>4398629
I can combine these. Writing.

"I'll work during your crew's break. I overheard you talking about them." You reply. "It would help with your schedule. I can help unload cargo and start loading the new cargo." You reach into your pocket and place the small sum of money you collected. "This is all the money I have on me. I'll offer it as a downpayment. Just tell me how much I'll owe." The captain raises an eyebrow and counts the money.

"You're not offering much." She says putting the money back. "But your offer to work during my crew's downtime intrigues me." She says thinking. The alligator looks at the two of you confused.

"Captain. How much work do you think he can actually do in a few days that an entire crew can't do in one?" He says astounded. "You can't be serious about his offer." The captain smiles and shakes her head.

"You're right. It does sound a bit rediculous but there's something about him." She muses and leans forward. "I'm not sure by I don't feel like he's the kind of person to disappoint." She says then she straightens up and says in a serious ton, "Besides, you'll be the one training him." The aligator looks at her with a start.

"What?" He says in shock and the captain laughs.

"You heard me. You were the one who was complaining about staying here too long so now you get to help." She turns to you. "Here's the offer. I'll take the cash as a downpayment like you said. You work during our shore leave and depending on how you do, I'll decide how much work you'll do during the trip. Basically, the work you do will serve as an upfront payment for your voyage. Once we get to our stop, you can have your cash back." She says.

"Then why even take the money in the first place?" You say amused. The captain grins.

"So you don't run off or decide that slacking off is a good idea." She replies. "Judging by your clothes, I'd wager that you're not lying about this being all your money. And before you ask, food and board is included. Can't have my crew starving. Finally, speaking of clothes..." She says pointing to your garb. "You're gonna have to lose the hat and cloak. This is back breaking work. I won't have you fainting on my watch because you want to keep up the mysterious traveler look. It's bad for morale. Any questions...?" She says waiting for you to give her your name.

>I'm assuming you'll give her your alias. What do you say?
>Agree to her deal. It's a guarentee that you'll get back on your journey and hard labor isn't a bad way to pay off your dues.
>Ask her how much money is she looking for. If you can pay for the voyage then you can just spend the trip in relative peace.
>Ask her if there's any other way you can pay for your trip.
>Ask her something else.
>Write in

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>>4398727
>The clothing stays. Everything else I can agree to, though. Don't worry about fainting, I've worn much more in far worse conditions, but more importantly I know my own limits.
Wearing a giant metal shell with two boulders attached to your arms is worse than any labor this captain will have us go through. Shit was bound to be sweltering hot in the summer.

>>4398778

+1

>>4398778
Wasn't Tai Lung's jail in the snowy mountains?

>>4398778
support

>>4398789
yes, but inside the mountain, full of torches and fires

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>>4398799
And closed off by some VERY thick doors 99% of the time
Judging by the anvil of heaven's attire inside the prison (Sleeveless, and in one case shirtless) we can assume that it's moderately warm inside.

>>4398819
>>4398799
That does make sense actually. Must've been hell to walk outside.

>>4398778
>>4398783
>>4398799
Saying the clothes stay on. Writing.

"Xuěbào." You reply. "Your terms are fair. However, I'll have to disagree with me having to remove my clothing." The captain raises an eye brow. "You don't have to worry about me fainting. I've been through worn much more in far worse clothing. While that doesn't mean much, I can assure you that I know my limits." You explain. The captain laces her fingers together again and taps the tips of her pointer fingers together.

"Oh? I've heard many a man claim similar things. 'I can handle it.' 'I'm stronger than I look'." She says. "See the thing is, I didn't become captain by believing everything I heard. I know this sounds odd, considering I said I believed you could do a lot in place of a crew...but now I'm more interested in your conditions." She leans back. "I've made it a habit of not trusting a man I can't look in the eye. So the question is...why don't you want to show yours? Suffice to say, your counter offer has caught my attention." She looks at the aligator who makes a motion at her. "I'm a fair woman. I understand we all might have something we don't want to show. If you can make a compelling arguement, I'll consider allowing your request although I won't promise you won't be under constant supervision. You have to understand, you're now a very suspicious individual. And I assure you, if your next response is to argue the fact that your clothes aren't to keep your face hidden then you can turn around and look for another ship." The wolf waits patiently for your response.

>What do you say?
>Say that you're part of a monastic order. One of your vows was to never reveal your face.
>Say that your reasons are you own but that you won't mind extra crew members monitoring you if it means you can earn her trust.
>Tell her that you're trying to avoid people who are after you. You want to cross the ocean to start a new life in peace.
>Say nothing and leave. You can't think of anything to convince her.
>Write in.

>>4398966
>Say that you're part of a monastic order. One of your vows was to never reveal your face
>Tell her that you're trying to avoid people who are after you. You want to cross the ocean to start a new life in peace.
A lie and a truth also if she wants to see our eyes then how about we rip a part of our shirt off then use it as a mask/bandana is that good enough?

>>4398778
he went through that for 20 years too, though I have to admit when he made his escape his exhales did cause mist so...Maybe it was cold at the time of his escape but still even if it's the opposite temperature the conditions would be paltry compared to any work on the dock and we are a trained Kung Fu master, conditioning would have been covered in our training.

>>4398977
Or we can ask for a bandana if we don't want to rip off our clothing

>>4398977
While hilarious if we did that, she didn't mean it litterally
>>4398978
Well you got me there. I can believe Tai Lung not caring about the heat in his current attire.

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>>4398977
>>4398985
>>4398992
A bandana sounds like a good idea, that's what I was thinking, there'd be plenty of snow leopards and I'd probably suggest undoing the 'mustache' we've made with our whiskers.

We can also do it 'Zoro' style to further hide our identity just a tad

>>4398992
Kek well darn too bad
But i still would like a bandana

>>4398997
Yeah, a bandana like that won't be too suspicious. Maybe it was my writing but Captain is suddenly on guard when a mysterious traveler type walks in with his face concealed asking for passage and doesn't want to show his face. While for the average person seeing a traveler with that gear is passed off as "strangers being strange", she's a ship captain. Dealing with pirates, sketchy cargo deliveries, and keeping her crew's safety in mind is her job. That's gonna ring some bells.

>>4398966
>Tell her that you're trying to avoid people who are after you. You want to cross the ocean to start a new life in peace.
>Offhandedly mention something about a dispute over inheritance that you've grown out of caring for and are looking to abandon.
You see, it's technically not a lie. The plot of Kung Fu Panda 1? A dispute over the inheritance of the Dragon Warrior title. But saying it like THIS makes her think that maybe it's some kind of 'my brother wants to kill me to inherit the family business' sort of deal or something.

>>4398977
>.
Sure

>>4399021
I'd vote for this and if she insists we can do the bandana

>>4399021
changing to this

>>4399021
>>4399032
>>4399033
>>4399034
Going for this vote. Writing. Zoro bandana will have to wait until we assemble our own pirate crew and learn about friendship. Seriously that series is still going it astounds me. Writing.

You sit down and rest your elbows on the table. "I'm trying to be discreet." You explain. "It's a long story but I just want to get away from it all, start a new life." You say. "There are people after me." You lean back and look around the tavern. "You know how inheritances go. It's something you want gowing up until you have to deal with the mess of deciding who gets to have it. Frankly I stopped caring." You sigh looking off into the distance. "Maybe I should have stopped caring sooner. Things probably would have ended up better." You look at the captain. "That's the long and short of it." The captain says nothing and sits up and adjusts herself.

"I see." She says taking a drink from her mug. "You certainly like to avoid the meat of things." She likes her lips. "I can't blame a man for trying to start a new life. Especially if he's willing to leave behind a big thing like your old man's legacy." She thinks for a bit. "If I so much as get wind of someone is looking for you. I'm turning you into the nearest guard or throwing you off into the ocean. My crew's lives comes first." She says. "That being said, welcome aboard. I'll see you first thing in the morning. Or rather, Kueng here will see you in the morning. Ship's name is the Gale Cutter and my name is either Captain or Ma'am. Don't disappoint me big man." She says with a grin. You nod and sit up to make your way outside.

It's noon and the sun is high in the air. The bustle in the docks has died down somewhat now that it's around lunch time. Off in the distance you can hear the roar of a crowd. There's still plenty of time in the day to get things done before you dedicate the next few days to working off your debt.

>What do you want to do?
>Go see if you can make a few deliveries and earn a few coins.
>Go check out where the crowd is. No doubt its the tournament. Might as well check it otu.
>Go to the apothacary district. Maybe Ming is free to talk to or offer you some work.
>Write in.

>>4399115
>>Go to the apothacary district. Maybe Ming is free to talk to or offer you some work.

be the ladies man we were meant to be if we hadn't spent twenty years in a hole, not to mention it might help our people skills.

>>4399115
>Go to the apothacary district. Maybe Ming is free to talk to or offer you some work.

>>4399129

+1

also inb4 we get unlucky and encounter the furious five. What if we dyed our fur or something? I would've suggested shaving, but I googled shaved leopards and discovered that the spots go skin deep.

>>4399129
+1

>>4399129
this
look for work from best girl

>>4399167
>He googled shaved leopards
Son, what the fuck

>>4399129
>>4399159
>>4399167
>>4399175
>>4399177
Going to talk to Ming Who is doubtedly better than Master Tigress in every conceivable way that only OCs can be Writing.

>>4399167
>encounting the team.
You still got til tomorrow before they arrive but that could be a possibility.

>>4399205
I see you're a man who likes a challenge. On the note of her going toe to toe with us, she was going to be the Dragon Warrior had Po not fallen from the sky infront of her. You could try to waifu her, it'd just be increadibly difficult considering who you are right now so...good luck on that quest.

>>4399216
>>4399195
I would be in the 'lets waifu Master Tigress' camp but I can only see that being viable well down the line after much changes and chances to prove ourselves and knowing other anons they'll probably try to waifu someone before then.

However, I know that there might be some potential waifus from the Kung fu Panda tv series, though I never watched it in depth.

I wouldn't waifu anyone because i'm not a furry

You decide to ignore the tournament. Best to avoid crowds for now. Instead, you decide to go to the apothacary district to see if Ming is free. While you do feel guilty about her disappointment because of you leaving, she is the first person to offer you kindness without any strings attached. You walk leads you past various guards patrolling the area where you fought the rabbit. They still seem to be on guard, perhaps in case either one of you returned to the scene for some reason.

The various stalls and resteraunts are closed due to the tournament and walking down the empty streets feels both eerie and relaxing. Much to your surprise, when you arrive at the medicine shop Ming works in you see that's it's pretty busy. "Make sure you have the fish extract prepared!" You hear Mr. Wong bark out. "And don't forget the salves. This is a big job and I don't want it ruined!"

"I know. I know." You hear Ming reply with a hint of exsasperation in her voice. "I have it all prepared. We've done this a dozen times today you know." As you walk in she looks up in surprise. "Xuěbào!" She says still surprised. "What are you doing here?" She says moving some hair out of her eyes. She seems out of breathe and her hair is messy. At her feet is an enormous bag stuffed to the brim with packages and vials. "You're not hurt are you?" She adds as she realizes that you might be here for the wares.

You shake your head. "Not particularly." You admit. "I came to see...well I was wondering if you were busy. Or maybe if you had a job for me?" You add rather lamely. Ming gives you an apologetic look.

"Sorry but I'm kind of in the middle of something myself. I have to get these to the tournament camp. Funnily enough, they seem to keep getting injured." She says with a grin as she struggles to get the bag off the ground. "I'm sure Mr. Wong has a job you can do though. You're already used to going to see the boss first." She teases.

>What do you do?
>Offer to help Ming carry the bag for her and walk to the tournament camp. She seems rather winded.
>Ask Mr. Wong if you can deliver the goods yourself. Give Ming a break here while you do a quick delivery.
>Go see Mr. Wong for an alternative job. Maybe when you return with it completed Ming will be free.
>Apologize and ask Ming if she'll be free in the afternoon then go find something else to do. (Write in)
>Write in.

>>4399222
Well it's best Tai Lung figures out who he is first then.I haven't seen the show so I'll need to look through the wiki.
>>4399227
That's a fair point anon but it seems like waifu wars are inevitable in games that aren't a complete sausage fest and even then it still tends to crop up. And that's my greatest fear. Derailment via waifus.

>>4399239
>Offer to help Ming carry the bag for her and walk to the tournament camp. She seems rather winded
I hope nothing bad happens

>>4399246

+1

>>4399239
>>Offer to help Ming carry the bag for her and walk to the tournament camp. She seems rather winded.

>>4399239
>>Offer to help Ming carry the bag for her and walk to the tournament camp. She seems rather winded.

>>4399246
>>4399252
>>4399261
>>4399270
Walking Ming to the camp. She looks like she's been running all day. Writing.

Hmmm since she's works with medicine she might have a mask we can use...as payment for helping out?

>>4399291
I see what you're trying to do. Clever. I'll add it to the list of things you can ask her the next chance that you get.

>>4399291
If she ask why we need a mask we can say that we have a sensitive nose
>>4399293
Thanks

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You lean down to lift the bag as you ask. "Would you like me to help you with this?" Ming nods and smiles.

"Well aren't you a gentleman?" She giggles. "Trying to make me miss you even more when you leave?" She teases before she realizes what she says and going quiet. She looks away and mutters, "Sorry. We...we should get going." She opens the door to let you in and calls back, "We're heading out Mr. Wong. Remember, you've already mixed oranges and night lilies. It doesn't make the medicine go down easier! It induces vomiting!" She turns to you and blushes. "Sorry. Let's head out." She apologizes.

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As the two of you get closer to the event, the crowds get bigger and more and more people are packed together as they try to get a better view. You decide to make a path for Ming to follow as you muscle your way through. The people in your path say less than pleseant things as you push them out of the way but soon the crowed thins as you make your way towards the camp and away from the main arena. "Sorry!" Ming calls to the Rhino guard when the two of you approach. "So many people in the way. We got the medicine." The guard looks at you and a look of recognition appears on his face.

"Hey you're the guy-" He starts before Ming interrupts him.

"Who's with me. Right. My assistant." She says as she walks past him motioning you to follow. "With so many people who need treatment, I need an extra pair of hands around. Official buisness. You know how it is." The guard glares at you but doesn't say anything. Had you been more petty, you might have made a snide remark but you decide not to push your luck and move past him. Unfortunately for the guard, you slightly succumb to your temptations and you roughly shoulder past him.

"Sorry. Heavy bag." You grunt and follow Ming. She waits for you to catch up and when you are out of ear shot she laughs.

"I always wanted to say something like that." She says leading you into the camp. Various tents are set up in a circle around a fire pit and you can see some fighters nursing their wounds. Their faces seem to light up upon seeing Ming but as soon as they notice you they immediately return to their brooding moods as they try to act tough once more. "You can put the bag down here. It's easier than having to drag it all over the place even if I need to run around more." She explains. "You can wait here...or talk to the guys. Just try to not cause too much trouble. Please?" She asks.

>What do you do?
>Offer to help Ming around the camp. You're a martial artist so you know the basics of first aid. Go around the camp with the lesser medicines and treat the lighter injuries.
>Keep the bag on and follow Ming around the camp. That way she doesn't need to run back and forth every time.
>Leave the bag on the ground and explore the camp a bit. Go talk to some of the fighters.
>Leave the bag and peek at the fights in the tournament. From here you get a great view and there's no crowds to block the view.
>Write in.

That's my last post for tonight. Votes are open until tomorrow.

>>4399315
>>Offer to help Ming around the camp. You're a martial artist so you know the basics of first aid. Go around the camp with the lesser medicines and treat the lighter injuries.
>>Keep the bag on and follow Ming around the camp. That way she doesn't need to run back and forth every time.

Let's not run into the Furious Five before we've even gotten on a boat.

>>4399318
+1
They'll be arriving tomorrow so who know if we'll run into them or not

>>4399345
Actually changing to just

>>Keep the bag on and follow Ming around the camp. That way she doesn't need to run back and forth every time.
The fighters might not want help from a male stranger best to keep to ourselves but still help by carrying the bag

>>4399315
>Offer to help Ming around the camp. You're a martial artist so you know the basics of first aid. Go around the camp with the lesser medicines and treat the lighter injuries.

>>4399315
>Keep the bag on and follow Ming around the camp. That way she doesn't need to run back and forth every time.

>>4399315

This >>4399318
They'd be looking for a lone beast, not an assistant medic.

>>4399315
>cause much trouble

>>4399345
>>4399387
>>4399413
>>4399479
Walking around and helping Ming. Writing.

You decide to follow Ming around the camp so she doesn't have to keep running back and forth between the bag and her patients. "Well aren't you a good assitant?" She jokes. "Keep this up and I'll hire you on when I run my own shop." She approaches a fighter and puts her hands on her hips. "I thought I told you to keep that bandage on." She say pointing to the fighter's wounded hand. It bore a large gash and was still somewhat fresh.

"I don't need it." He mumbles sheepishly as he's lectured by a woman shorter than him.. "Stuff smells funny." Ming frowns and digs into the backpack to pull out more cloth and a jar of some kind of salve.

"Fine." She says testitly. "We'll use the less smelly stuff." She dips the cloth into the solution and slaps it on the wound. The fighter hisses and tries to pull away but Ming's grip is firm as she begins to warp the cloth with more bandages. "There. Now it doesn't smell. It'll just itch and sting. A lot." She says grumpily. "And if you take it off and get it infected, I'll have to take your hand off. Then I'd like to see you do Kung Fu without a hand." The man suddenly looks afraid and nods. Ming moves on to another fighter and slowly makes her way across the camp. Some of the contestants are simply bruised and are given bits of root to chew on for the pain, others are treated for cuts, and a rare few are treated for dislocated fingers.

"Alright, let's see..." She says looking at the dislocated fingers. "This is going to hurt. Here." She says digging into the pack again. "Bite down on this and we'll do something about the pain after." She firmly grips on the fingers. "Take a deep breath and on the count of three. One-" She says before immediately poping the bone back in place. The contestant grunts in pain and surprise but Ming is already putting a splint on the finger. "Ok sweetie, just chew on this for the pain, and you'll want to mix this into your drink or food. It'll help with the swelling. You'll be ok in about a month. Make sure you see a medicine person before you decide to remove that splint or you'll run the risk of having it disfigured permanently."

Ming stretches a bit and looks at you. "Just another patien-" She starts as two Rhinos rush over carrying someone who is flailing in pain towards the two of you. "Oh dear." She says hurring over to them.

"We have an issue." The Rhino's say placing the fighter on the ground. Their leg was bent horribly at the wrong angle and they were attempting to get away as if they could move from the pain. Soon the noise starts to attract everyone else.

"I'll say." She says digging into her own personal pouch rather than the one in on your back. "Not that much..." She murmurs as she draws a small vial from her pouch and shakes it. She looks at you. "Xuěbào." She says her tone authoratative. "Keep everyone away. They'll just get in the way and I don't want to make things worse." She turns to the Rhinos. "You two. Hold him down. I'm going to try and feed him this." She says grabbing the nearest drink out of a nosey contestant's hand and mixing it with the solution.

>What do you do?
>Do as Ming says and start getting everyone away. This is her area of expertise. Best you don't interfere.
>Tell one of the Rhinos to shoo people away. You're far stronger than either of them and could probably hold the injured fighter steadier.
>Ming mentioned she didn't have much of that weird liquid. Ask her what it is and tell her you can run back to get more from the store. You're quite fast.
>Ask if there's anything you can do to help medically. This could be a good chance to learn about medicine yourself.
>Write in.

>>4400178

>Tell one of the rhinos to hold people off
they have more authority versus onlookers plus this might give us benefit of seeing what she is doing. This is rather not a good time to ask her to teach us.

>>4400178
>Do as Ming says and start getting everyone away. This is her area of expertise. Best you don't interfere.

>>4400189

+1

>>4400189
This

>>4400178
Suggest to ming that we help hold them down and one of the rhino tells people to move along. The guards hold more authority.

>>4400189
>>4400196
>>4400224
Helping Ming and telling one of the Rhinos to do their job. Writing.