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You ARE Yui Nakamura. You know yourself well. You couldn't have died, you live! Without hesitation you reach for a document floating right past you.
It's your folder; convenient. And begin to read:

> Old Name: Yui Nakamura (中村優伊)

The paper seems a little damp with moss at its sides, and certain letters blurred, but readable. The name is a match.

> Femsona: Aki Nakamura (中村彬)

'Aki' is as good a name as it could be, and you were forced to do it anyway. Everything else that followed was just strategy... Like how gamers play girl characters not to look at guy's butt, and get gifts. It makes sense, really...

> Sex: male

Makes sense.

> Gender: girl(male)

That's what they call it?! You are a boy. Not a 'girl(male)', 'femboy' or whatever. Again, they forced you to do it. It's strategy... It's not like you like it...

> Ethnicity: Japanese?

It clearly was your homeland, why did they put a question mark in here? Couldn't they bother to even check who your parents were?

> Dutiful Student. Past-time President of the Cleaning club; member of sewing and cooking clubs.

...Strategy.

> Physical Examination Scores:

> 1. Strength: Average
> 2. Dexterity: Average
> 3. Constitution: Average

> Intellectual Examination Scores:

> 4. Intelligence: Average
> 5. Wisdom: Average
> 6. Charisma: High

Better part of average... High charisma? Surprising, but you can take it.

> Background: \O/\/in\ //\Un\///n. //\\\\\///\\\\\\\Fo///gn//? O/e\/ /////\\\? /\\\\\\///? F\//h/r R///a/\h Ne///d. ///////\\//\\\/////\//.//////// ///// ////////////////\\//// \/\\\\\\///\\\. \/ //\\\\\///\\\\ \\\\\\.\\\\\\\\///\\\\\/? ///// //\\/////// //////// ////\\//\/////! M/y\\G\/ P/////v/ us...

The text is scratched and rendered intangible. Not that it matters. It's just your background, you don't need it spelled for you, right?

> Notes and Precautions: ...
The rest of the page is torn off. Could have been useful to know how the authorities think.


As you skim over it, there is no surprises, it matches who you think you are.
It IS who you are, albeit they clearly stretched out the 'average' category on the preliminary examinations. That and the dilapidated condition of the thing.

How could they not know that your parents were... And your parents were...? Who were your parents, again? How could you forget such a thing? At least you remember your childhood?

...No. Who were you before this place...?

It seems whatever happened took your memories with it, or at least those beyond this place. Another surprise from this hellhole. Or it's a temporary haze. Hopefully it is...

To distract yourself from the mounting dread you go to next page and you see a list of people; people you've met, and still remember; convenient...

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Mental Dossier of outstanding students:

Jaqueline Bridges:
> A friend? Just who are you, Jaq? Formerly known as James. She was your first friend and the first person you trusted - but maybe shouldn't have. Frail, but charming, elegant, and most importantly, stunningly intelligent. Popular among other students and has a few henchmen of her own. She's calculating and manipulative, analyzing and using others to further her agenda by pulling their lines like puppets from behind the curtains. Yet, If school's files are to be believed, she's a mass murderer, claiming chemistry as her weapon. Fact made all the more likely by her approval of Machiavellian methods and mechanistic view of the world. Supposedly, she has Anti-social Personality Disorder, or maybe she's just misunderstood? She nurtures a grudge against Se-young, worrying. Dangerous to friend or foe alike, you can't deny it, and yet... she's still your friend. Just what should you do about her?... She also stole your first kiss. Damned emotional manipulator!

Se-young Kim:
> Partner in crime. President, and last remnant of the previous Student Council. Has a reputation for being an 'ice queen' who doesn't tolerate foolishness, but seems to have somewhat of a soft spot for you. Maybe your interests align, loneliness, or something else? Rumors circulate she hails from a rich chaebol family, but she's reluctant to share her past. She's evidently intelligent, if not a little hot-headed when it comes to the safety of other students. Together, you and her explore the accused corners. Thanks to her position, she has extensive knowledge about the facility. She *supposedly* was ratted out by Jaq, which she antagonized in a moment of anger, and now she's on the run by the authorities. Needs a place to hide.

Angelina Zhang:
> Devoted student? You haven't seen her in a while. If Plato was alive, he would declare her as the ideal Form of Feminity, maybe even Beauty. She's kind and empathetic, goes out of her way to care for students's well-being. Seems to care about gender equality and diversity, so much so she's leading the new Student Committee. Often hangs out with her also effeminate roommates. Problem: it's a school for Delinquents. What is SHE doing here? Is she like you, Jaq, or maybe something else entirely?

Mikhail:
> You haven't seen him in a while. Your ex-roommate and bully. He is quite intimidating, with bald head and lean, but muscular body. Has a tendency to be aggressive and violent. Made inappropriate and sexually charged jokes at you for your feminine behavior. Rude! Last seen being taken for reeducation...

Alex:
> Roommate. Quite a gentleman... Jaq's henchman. He's polite, well-spoken and exudes a butler-like demeanor, which makes him protrude from the rest of more traditionally masculine and brutish students. He's reliable, and seems to care for Jaq. Makes one wonder how he ended up here, like Angelina...

How does they know so much? Just what's going on? Oh.

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As you close the folder, your eyes adjust to the environment you just realized is there.

The oppressive darkness of the old bunker's corridors greets you once more. Claustrophobic metal walls stretch ahead, then upward with dimly lit stairway. This time, they are covered with dingy marine life and muck. Neon lights and sparks flicker up slightly above the the water level...? Water?

...You are submerged, and you cannot breath!? Was it always like this?! How?! The realization makes go pale, and in panic you let go of the folder, which drifts behind you, and away into the darkness with the current.

You can't die here! You break into a mad dash towards the staircase, holding onto this last gust of air. In your hurry, you can't ponder the unreality of it all.

As you reach the stairs up, you see the outline of glowing doors at the end of the straight ascent.

Seeing no other way, you continue your desperate advance...
close...
closer...
Until you can hold your breath no more. With a gurgle, you release the precious air, the bubbles distorting the light. You clench your... Shredded throat.

As you look back, weakening, you see a trail of red mist flowing from the gash... Heh, So you died for real, it seems...

As you choke, you slowly sink towards the sand covered floor, crushed by the yet another realization and pressure both... Thankfully, murky waters obscure the tears. You close your eyes.

...

Then, you feel a pair of lips on your own. With all your might you try to open your eyes, only to see a... Shadowy figure? Yet, when you feel them press air into your lungs your eyes shot open, rejuvenated.

The figure backs off to your left, and does a small, but energetic curtsey. "Ah! How I desired to that! Does that make me narcissistic? It totally does, right! hehe~" She(?) chirps.

Then another one grabs your arms and lifts you back up to your feet. "Come on, you are not done here." She(?) Says , and dusts your clothes off. "There are many more plans to put into motion! And Vengeance! Oh, and yes, Aki, it does classify as 'selfcest'. Go die."

Confused, you use the newfound energy to wiggle free and run, somehow already tired of the newcomers.

"Woah, look at Her go, Aby! That's the power of love~! Hopefully, She will always have others to help her. uh, oh..." The shadow collapses, and slowly fades.

"Suits you right! He obviously has unfinished business. Although, It makes me think. Is it a blessing or a curse?

Yet, you no longer listen. Each step brings you closer, to what, you don't know, but you must get there.
Closer...
Right there!
And then you trip over something, and plummet to the ground and knocking your air out. A hearty laughter follows.

A third figure. Definitely a man. "Ha! Watch your step." You begin to crawl breathlessly. "Yes! Good. Overcoming IS the Spirit of life!" As darkness claims you, you get up and clamber again. "Go on! And carry the weight of the world!" Then a kick sends you crumbling through the Edge...

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...Your eyes burst open, only to close again by the blinding lights of the all too familiar desolate aquatic laboratory. This time thankfully dry, or at the very least as dry as such a place can be. You calm your raging heart, and take a deep breath.

You find yourself sitting limply, but comfortably, with your back supported by the wall. How did you get there? Tentatively, you bring your hand to your throat, and with a sigh of relief you realize that it's whole, if not slightly scarred. Could it all be a mere dream? Did you brained yourself on accident?

...All hope is dashed, when you spot your school uniform - utterly drenched in concoction of water and blood; your blood. With your pencil skirt, tights and loafers still dipped in the copper-scented puddle. Your navy blazer torn and stained crimson neck-down. You survived, but it clearly payed the price.

With wobbly motions you get up, slowly adjusting to... Being... Again. To think that your first encounter in this hallways would end so horribly. Maybe if you chose differently... Nah, any choice is good, so long as its willed. Although, dying, getting separated... Actually, you wonder what S-

"S-Se-young!" You cough more so than scream. "Are y-you th.. there?" You look over the now empty lab.

Further plans and answers be damned, you need to find her. Quick glance reveals bloody, but human, bootprints heading away from you and into the doors at the end of the lab.

"I'm c-coming. Hold on. Please." You breath, and deliver on your promise. Increasingly more confident in your gait.

Soon you find yourself in what appears as a living quarters, with messy beds, pool table and- "Se-young!" The girl sits hunched in the corner of the room, one hand clutching her knees, and the other holds.. a black pistol.. pointed at her head... Wait, no!

"DON'T!!!" Your scream makes her jolt and your throat burn, but thankfully, also causes her to lower her weapon. She stares at you blankly, messy make-up stains her face.

"...How?" She whimpers, free hand sweeps away the excessive tears form her face.

"Don't do it, please!" You say, running to close the distance. "It's fine! I'm fine, too!"

"How... How dare you? ...You MONSTER!" She screams, and points the gun straight at you. Stopping you dead in your tracks. What?

"J-just killing wasn't enough! Why... Are you mocking me...!?" Her voice falters, but her grip on the gun remains steadfast.

She thinks you one of those fish-people? Doppelganger, maybe? Whatever the case, you can't just die so soon after... dying. Further, you don't want her to do it, she's suffered enough. Thankfully you got there in time...

> Stay put, you don't know what happened after your... Absence. Reassure her it's you. (1d100)
> Walk towards her, you ARE her friend, she will not harm you. Reassure her it's you. (1d100)
> Dash to cover, better safe than sorry. Reassure her from safety of cover. (1d100)
> You died enough. Time to bail. Run and let Se-young figure herself out.

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OOC:

This edition of the quest will have a few new mechanics, some to ensure fairness:

1. Grazed by unreality:
> From now on, Yui will experience 'COMPULSIONS'. They will sometimes manifest by having one of the options be the 'C' option.

> No matter what the players decide, a roll of 1d100-/+RESISTANCE (RES) has to be made. If the 'COMPULSION ROLL' (CR) is larger than than the highest roll of the players's choice, Compulsion wins and reduces further RES by +2 up to 5. However, if the 'C' is chosen willingly by the players a 1d100 is rolled, if this roll's outcome is higher than 20, RES stays the same, and out protagonist survives the option with no permanent scarring.

> It's NOT an automatic bad choice, don't think of it as such... It will just make you a very good girl~ *bonk*
> Anyone can make the CR, but make sure you do so in a separate post. I take the highest roll. If nobody rolls CR when 'C' option is present QM (that's me~) will weave the fate.

> Example: >"Demurely apologize to X with a curtsey. Offer to clean up the mess yourself." - C: 1d100-60 (+2) - CANT be modified.
> A) players lost to the CR roll: option wins, and RES is now CR1d100-58.
> B) players choose the option: option wins, RES stays the same if the roll succeeds .
> C) in (obvious) cases, the option will include losing or gaining resistance by default. Think: "oh, what's this drug they give us? 'Akifier'? Sure! Inject it straight into my veins! CR1d100-60 -> CR1d100+50... "It's all husbands now~" *bonk*

2. Corruption spreads; consumes us all:
> As time goes on, the student body becomes more 'influenced' by their 'circumstances'. It includes every originally male character, and will slightly alter their behavior in ways unique to themselves. If it's good or not, I leave for you to decide. Corruption is gained each night (Lowers RES by +2), by attending particular lessons (+2/10...), Or circumstances. Be careful... And fast.

Starting RES: CR1d100-60 (due to strong will)
Starting School Corruption: 38% next threshold 40%

> goes up by 2% each night. Currently, most students accept their Femsonas as extensions of who the were before, but struggle not to enjoy them to much.

3. Bulge is back in the menu!
> 69 is approved Lewd Crit. Nothing too NSFW, but lewd, with always Positive outcomes.
> 'Just what is a Crossdressing Quest without feminine bulges?' - Basedanon

4. Anchor Point in Time:
> The Quest will (most likely) END in this thread. Afterward, if it sticks, I think of doing a "new game+" and reach for a different ending. What it means is that it will go relatively fast, updates after the prologue will be more general/to the point, and ways towards ending will be clearer.

TL&DR: roll to evade Gae, or choose Gae for fixed low chance of evading future Gae.

Ask if somethings unclear.

Link to pervious threads:
Part 1: >>5586645
Part 2: >>5625745
Glory be to the previous QM: Wuxian, for the idea and Words. Now it's my Words~ *Bonk*

>>5638671
> Stay put, you don't know what happened after your... Absence. Reassure her it's you. (1d100)
Christ, you work fast. Probably should link to previous threads and explain how rolls work, i.e. bo3 or accepting all rollers.

Rolled 34 (1d100)

>>5638674
For God's sake, don't shoot.

>>5638674
Understood.
>Anyone can roll both normal rolls and 'CR'. I take the highest of BOTH.
>Anyone can roll only once per choice, unless they meaningfully alter their choice. (Yes, it's abstract, sorry)
>Options can be modified at will, and new ones made. 'C' options can't be.
>All rolls are 1d100.
>If no normal rolls are made, I roll, but halve the outcome.
>Engagement of most types is welcome! ... I would be a hypocrite if I prohibited it.
> There will be one more mechanic, but all in due time.

I would recommend rolling the CR yourself rather than putting it on the players. Will there be an obvious indication of when a RES roll or CR choice is available/needed? In addition, will you mention a DC with the choices?

>>5638681
>Will there be an obvious indication of when a RES roll or CR choice is available/needed?
Example:
> Stay put, you don't know what happened after your... Absence. Reassure her it's you. (1d100)
If that option was a 'C' option it would be:
> 'C': Stay put, you don't know what happened after your... Absence. Reassure her it's you. (CR-60)(+2)

Where:
'C': - indication that the option is here.
(CR-60) - means 1d100 minus current RES. It exists only in relation to winning choice's rolls.
(+2) - RES penalty for failing CR

>I would recommend rolling the CR yourself rather than putting it on the players

I thought so as well... But on further consideration, I elected to give players choice; for what if they thought it was too low~

>In addition, will you mention a DC with the choices?
I absolutely should, given that I have history of bias~
For now I assumed the 50 to be a DC, with anymore to each side warranting a degree of success or failure.

>>5638699
>For now I assumed the 50 to be a DC, with anymore to each side warranting a degree of success or failure.
Then does the physical or intellectual scores not have an impact on the DC?

>>5638714
Fair point! They do. Thought it over, and the DC will be set in accordance with the proficiency, and the difficulty of the task.

I don't really like the idea of binary, so the DC is a point from which the degree of success/failure will be measured. Scoring just right in the DC is a success but only an ok one, having more is always better.
Proficiency doesn't count in CRs of course. For this it's turns you roll for whether you convince Se-young, or if yes how much. DC is 40.

Thanks for feedback~

Rolled 72 (1d100)

>>5638678
>Stay put and shame her. Is this what your sacrifice was worth? For her to take the easy way out? To not endure and escape? To be weak instead of strong? Where is the Se-young, you know?
Write-in to roll again.
Yui needs his boar spear back.

Rolled 19 (1d100)

You do work fast anon, I'll give you that.
I suppose the Compulsion rolls are fair enough, though we'll have to see about slowing or even reversing corruption. That'll probably lead us down the sabotage route, from slipping the stronger-willed delinquents extra food to messing with the electro-therapy machines and putting them out of commission.
Of course, there's always the option of just consolidating our core group and planning an escape, whatever that entails. Gaining RES will also likely be possible, especially with the other masks cooperating. If DoL taught me anything, we'll need to feel in control and not have too much lingering trauma for that.
Which is good news for you QM, considering a good early way to get back control in that game is basically what Aki did to another character during one of her nightly escapades. Of course, doing this may also decrease RES in turn...

Alright, I'll play. And Yui may be getting yet another roommate in there soon. Pulling the whole "not dying" stunt hasn't exactly reduced the number of eyes on him.
Not to worry, they''ll come bearing gifts for all~!

>Lewd Crits and feminine bulges.
On that we are agreed!

> Stay put, you don't know what happened after your... Absence. Reassure her it's you. (1d100)
"It's still me. I think. I'm not sure what happened either, but at least I haven't seen my corpse back there, so there's that."

>>5638763
I wouldn't mind this write-in being included, but perhaps after she stops pointing a gun at us?

>>5638773
The reassurance rolls have been bad, and I am of the opinion that having died fighting, Yui is a bit beyond fear for now. Hopefully this is enough to guilt her and get her into action, she might pinch us though. I'm on that Spirit train.

This is Aby. Okay so I am a bit late so I should be back to respond and plan in ten hours from now. Also good luck Aki QM and don't go too horny for boys. Yet.

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> Stay put, you don't know what happened after your... Absence. Reassure her it's you. [DC40: 34,19] CLOSE FAILURE
>Stay put and shame her. Reason with her. [DC90: 74] FAILURE
>Yui needs his boar spear back. Noted.

You stand still in the middle of the room. Exposed, you won't reach a reliable cover safely; and you WILL not give up on her. The only thing to do is stand and fight... Or talk.

"For god's sake, don't shoot!" You shriek, slowly pulling your hands into the air. "I-it's still me! I think. Look, I don't... I d-don't know what happened either!"

"It's still you?" She breaths, and picks herself up. "But who... ARE YOU!?" Confusedly, she backs off and bumps into the wall. Gun trembling in her hands, but still dead on target.

You need to defuse the situation... Anything will do, before she does something you both will regret...

"Look, last time I checked I haven't seen my corpse back there, so here's that. It's me, I promise..."

Her face goes pale. "Corpse? Ah, yes, You died... And I left the body." She trembles and grabs the wooden chair next to her for further support. "I should have known... that they would use you... It really is my fault... All my fault... I should have been there... For them " The gun leaves you, making you breath a sigh of relief, yet it's as temporary as it was sudden.

No! She aims the gun back at herself, and

Without thinking, you snap "Is this what my sacrifice was worth?! For you to just end yourself right here?! Just like that? To take the easy way out?! Was all of this meaningless?! You should endure and escape! Don't be so weak Se-young, be strong, like you always were!"

Her stare makes you flinch, once calm and collected eyes, now resembling those of a beaten, hopeless puppy.

"Y-you..." She chokes out, and looks away all pale. "I know...I just... It's been, it's been so long.. it's the same... Again... I'm..." She takes a shallow breath. "...I'm sorry I failed you all."

Next seconds are but a silent blur. The gun goes off. She plummets. Whichever was first doesn't matter.

You just run... You run to where Se-young fell.

... Why does it takes so long?

You scream something... You can't make sense of what exactly. Doesn't matter.

... This just can't be? Why?

Finally, you reach her...

To be continued...

OOC

>>5638773
>You do work fast anon, I'll give you that.
Sadly, tomorrow I get my Bachelor's thesis back from check up, and will need to make corrections, so tomorrow I don't think I will be active. It doesn't mean it's DEAD.

>I suppose the Compulsion rolls are fair enough
Hope I haven't given up too much~

>>5638777
>having died fighting, Yui is a bit beyond fear for now
Yui is more than anything confused.

>Gaining RES will also likely be possible,
It is. YOU will have to work for it though. Hihi~

>>5638838
Welcome, dear Aby Anon. I come with a question: what would Aby want from the material plane as a gift? Spirit too!

... asking for a friend. Nothing serious.

>>5638763
>Stay put and shame her
You should never, ever, ever shame people who expressed desire to kill themselves.
Reasoning is fickle too. How do you reason someone out of a position that they haven't arrived at with reason? If this quest had a meaning it's this. Don't do that. Don't worry tho I'm a *Loving* QM, it's fine~

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Your heart burns with sorrow as you embrace your dear friend, eyes bleary with tears. You are tired of it all. You died in this hellhole, she didn't need to. Did you come back just to bury others? Did you-

A twitch. Mere twitch jackhammers you out of your useless pondering, and immediately you pull away.

On the wings of hope you scour the hereabouts. Heart blazes with wholly different emotion, albeit wearily. First you spot the lack of blood on the surrounding furniture and walls, then a bullet hole in the expensive looking birch pillar. And then, steeling yourself, you look back down to laying Se-young... a sorry sight; her mascara runs down her cheeks, but her expression is passive. Most importantly, her stomach gently rises with slow breaths.

...She missed. She's alive. Guess she really did plummet before pulling the trigger. You fall to the ceramic floor and laugh... You have a business to attend to!

You carry the still unconscious Se-young to the bedchamber behind the bar, and lay her into one of the beds. Just to make sure, you disarm her, you don't think she looked too convinced about you being... You.

...One way or another, you lost the one person you could have confided in. At least for now.

What to do with the guns? They are low on ammo.

Seeing no other way you scour the unusually homely living room. It's proximity to the dingy aquatic lab could mean it was used by scientists back when the bunker performed it's function. Looking at the entrance, you see the heavy doors and a switch. Tentatively, you use the switch and confirm that the doors not only work by closing and opening again, but also can be easily locked from within.

Having confirmed the safety, you move on to the bar. It's cluttered with empty wine bottles and useless gewgaws. The fridge follows suit and mocks you with it's emptiness - a single canned pineapple. Thankfully, a shelf reveals a few bags of sweets and other packed junk food. Not much, but it's a start.
Dying left you surprisingly full, so you don't starve, but Se-young could use something... Anything after such a fit.

Next you check the tap. It's azure water frees you of suspicion. You may never be sure, but it looks promising.

A Dormitory you could kill for. When compared with your haunted chamber above...

Actually, a quick glance at a clock in the bedroom shows you it's only a few hours after you set out into this bunker. Unless you spent an entire day dead(?) you can still get back, maybe without getting caught. Se-young looks like she's out cold and won't wake for at least a few hours.

Hmm, you need food, Se's out, and you feel like you had enough adventures... For a lifetime, but alas.

> 'C': Stay in the Living Room, you are tired and they might not realize you were gone. (CR-60)(+2)
> Take Se's Keys and try to get back to the surface, someone's gotta be the bread winner...
> Write in

And the guns?

> Give them back
> Take them
> Hide them
> Write in

Anything to add while here?
> Write in

>>5639160
We can't afford to be reported as missing right now. And Jaq will surely notice, and that will lend us in another heap of trouble, I fear.
> Take Se's Keys and try to get back to the surface, someone's gotta be the bread winner...
And we probably shouldn't be here when she wakes up.
> Hide them
And neither should the guns.
But maybe a written note? What happened, where we went, what we'll do, when we expect to get back, that sort of thing.

So is the CR 60 or is it 1d100-60 ? Or is it 58 because of that +2 that's there for some reason?

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As you loiter around the main room, sweeping every nook and cranny in search of anything useful, you realize something, or rather you can't repress it anymore.

The stench of blood that oozes from your very being, and by extension your clothes. A cursory glance makes you gag, made all the worse that both the uniform and blood belong to you. There is not way it will come off now, unless they have atemporal SuperCleaner here... Which is possible... Jesus, you hate it here.

It might be this accursed school's property, but you are sad to let it go, especially given the problem you now face.

You will one day need to show yourself to people... Going like this anywhere outside of the bunker is a surefire way of reserving a VIP spot for reeducation treatment, and you need resources most reliably obtained above.

You've already searched through the wardrobe in the bedroom, and found only a Massive, black suit, probably one that belonged to a scientist... And a set of men's(?) purple briefs that somewhat fitted you... You don't even ask why they are here. You just don't.

On the other hand... Se-young wears the school's uniform, and is of similar size... Sure it's somewhat wet from the engagement before. And on Se-young... but it's easier to explain than near nudity, Horror Manga Cosplay, or dragging the excessive cloth back to your 'dorm'.

The choice... Some choices are just there to screw with you. At least that's what you think. Thankfully you should have spares above...

> Sorry Se-young, it's for the cause...(don't enjoy it too much, pervert)
> Mobility is overrated. Baggy is in fashion now, take the big suit.
> Just pants, it's not that far, and it's night anyways...
> Fear me! I'm coming for your menfol- *cough* what? Take the old faithful.

OOC

1. Human all too Human.
> So, I hope its evident, but the 'C' options will be used for me than just Gae! They will include the usual human 'faults' like self-preservation/cowardice, chillin'/laziness, hunger/gluttony etc. Not saying all of those will come into play, but that it's possible.

2. When 'C' option is present, should 'should' roll 1d100 to counter the CR, even if no other options require rolling... Or you are a good girl, and know that you don't need to do anything, but being pretty~ *bonk*

Note: Duh, how did we manage to lose Se-young's trust?! I didn't see that coming at all, it was supposed to be a free roll, and a lore dump... Ah, Questing.

>>5639173
> So is the CR 60 or is it 1d100-60 ? Or is it 58 because of that +2 that's there for some reason?
Your RES is 60.. meh. Meaning CR is 1d100-60, the (+2) is the penalty if you lose the CR.
Further reading: >>5638699 , >>5638673

It's my first time explaining the mechanics, sorry~

Rolled 71 - 60 (1d100 - 60)

>>5639160
> Take Se's Keys and try to get back to the surface, someone's gotta be the bread winner...
> Take them
>Write a note for Se-young explaining the situation
>>5639192
> Mobility is overrated. Baggy is in fashion now, take the big suit.

>CR roll

Rolled 48 (1d100)

>>5639254
>Resistance roll

Should take inventory as well.

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OOC
Smol Update:
1. Sorry for dividing the updates with options in two, won't happen again. Rookie QM stuff.
Will start writing once more people casted votes on more options, or in a few hours(5?)
2. As I posted yesterday, I will be quite busy for sometime. I will slow-post/1 post per day, with Thursdays being the exception, with possible 2. Sorry, and no worries, I'm gonna go till we get the ending, whatever it may be~ *Bonk*

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Rolled 2 (1d2)

>Take Se's Keys and try to get back to the surface, someone's gotta be the bread winner...
>Write a note for Se-young explaining the situation.
>Mobility is overrated. Baggy is in fashion now, take the big suit.

Roll Tie Breaker: 1d2
1 - Hide them
2 - Take Them

Roll for encounter: 1d100
1-66: All Clear
67-80: Mutated rat
81-100: ?????

Rolled 75 (1d100)

>>5639800
Huh, only one type of dice can be rolled at once? Lessons learned.

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>>5639805
Rolling 'rat's performance~
1d100 [DC 20]

Rolled 32 (1d100)

>>5639929
Ignore me, I'm an idiot~

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A moan of relief escapes your lips... You *literally* don't remember last time you had an actual hot shower. Add to it finally getting rid of the stains from your body... tension leaving your muscles... And you're overcome with elation, one even the red pigmentation of the water cannot wash away. Hm, There are many beds in here, you could, maybe...

No... You can't. You need to hurry... To leave warmth behind. It stings.

Channeling all willpower you wash yourself quickly. Purpose keeping regret at bay, at least for now.

Leaveing the shower, you head for the bedroom wearing a small towel. You need a replacement for your old unform. The undies? NO. Trying to harm Se-young further is out of the question as well - the Suit it is, then...

But before that, you grab a white napkin from the wall, and a quill from the cabinet beneath the TV and scribble a note. In it you write quickly what happened, and what you are going to do. You leave the tough questions for when you see her again; there is too much to say. Then, resisting smiling, you put it next to gently snoring Se-young... It's the second time she truly surprised you during 'this life'.
"I've got this Se, and you too."

With pleasantries done. You don the suit... The first thing you notice, is that it's really big. Really BIG. Larger than you thought. The man it belonged to must have been at Least two meters tall. You roll up the sleeves, legs, and pin the last button, then look at the mirror...

It's so weird. It's been so long. An actual traditionally masculine outfit. It feels foreign on you, bordering on wrong, given your hair extensions and how ridiculously it dwarfs you... It's also uncomfortable, and coarse and rough on your soft skin. You don't want to get used to it. Although the materials seem quite durable, maybe could be salvaged?

Letting go of the mirror, you grab the guns you liberated from Se-young - for your, and her safety - and step out of the warm heaven, into the icy hallways. Then lock hisses with finality.

Steeling yourself, you retrace the previous path. Hushed din of machinery is only occasionally joined by your grunts of discomfort as the suit bites into your skin

Finally, you step into the lab from before, and your gut churns. Intending to quickly leave, you are interrupted when a furtive squeak grabs your attention.

A rat, or rather something rat-like, but slightly bigger, and with edged spikes protruding from it's back.

...Could have been worse. It... Drinks from the dried puddle you left. Disgusting. You aim your pistol and...

A click. Safety's on. Se-young's precautions are going to kill you.

Once again you try, the bang makes the creature jump in fright - you missed.

Next one violently knocks it back, brain matter joins your puddle... As you make sure it's dead, you see something that uplifts you - your hand made spear.

Grabbing it, you clamber as fast as you can towards the exit. Hopefully that's the last of things for today...

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Thankfully you arrive at the armory without issues. You leave your guns there, having no time to gather necessary ammo to warrant risking taking them outside. You will have to make do with your spear and knife.

After parting with the guns, you reach the exist in no time. With mechanical clangor the bunker shuts closed.

Your first look at the, be as it may, familiar corridors makes you wanna scream, but you resist. You merely mutter. "I hate it here..." It's quite a long way to the male dorms, but it seems like it's still night, so you have time, although you could use some sleep already.

Thankfully, it turns out you were right. You managed to get to your dorm effortlessly, without interruptions. Taking a deep breath, you take the handle and open the door, then slither inside.

As you gently close the door to your darkness veiled dorm, you see a light shining... At the armoire - a flashlight's light and a figure you think you recognize. Suddenly, the light rushes toward you, blinding you.

"Who's there?" Comes a stern voice. It's obviously Alex, Jaq's henchman. A second later, he loudly gasps. "Lady Nakamura! I thought you weren't going to return." He says, and aims the light at the roof, brightening the dingy room, and letting you see.

"W-Why would you think so, and... What are you doing?" You say hesitantly, after all this you really just want to go to bed.

Your question seems to make him uncomfortable, as he takes his time before responding. "I humbly apologize, madam... I was selling your belongings." He bows apologetically.

"Why did you..." You mutter, energy leaving your body. You cannot believe it. Why would he do that? wait... "Sell? How? Where?"

"Madam, I am not sure if its safe for you-"

You step forward and stop him. "Where did you took them?" You ask with determination. Whatever safety he means surely won't beat what you just 'lived' through... Right?

He looks to the side then back at you. "Please, Madam, don't rise your voice, Mistress Jaqueline rests... Let me explain."

You sit on his bed and he politely tells you he took most of your belongings, including spare clothes, to the 'Black Market', that if you hurry you could retrieve your things intact, and he can help you get it back tonight, or tomorrow as an apology. However, he also warns you it could be... dangerous. Some of the things could be sold off by tomorrow...

You tiredly look at the now empty storage... Why today of all things? You look at him and he looks down, ashamed. You will have to talk about what happened...

"On the bright side, Madam, you look... Eh, particular in your new attire." He smiles awkwardly.

> 'C': The bed's right here... You just can't do it tonight. Not anymore... (CR:1d100-60) (+0)
> Just have him tell you why, and where exactly is this 'Black Market'. Go tomorrow. [Rolls what's sold, individually, once there]
> Just a little bit more... Go with Alex tonight, there are some important items there... [Greatly reduced stats]
> write in

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Items you had and their state

>school outfit - tattered, bloodied...left in the Living Room.
>clip-ons hair extensions - on you.
>school backpack - on you.
>hairpins - on you.
>Spare Clothes, x2 - gone.
>colored pens - Gone
>notebook with map - Still There
>HRT pills, x10 - Gone
>bottle of water - on you.
>sewing kit - Gone
>crudely sewn pencil case - Gone
>floral tape - Gone
>whetstone - Gone
>needles - Gone
>hairspray - Gone
>butt plug - Gone
>crudely sharpened knife - on you
>crudely crafted boar-hunting spike - on you
>sulfuric acid - on you
>hydrochloric acid - on you
>lab coat - Jaq has it~

Did I miss anything?

>>5640023
> Just have him tell you why, and where exactly is this 'Black Market'. Go tomorrow. [Rolls what's sold, individually, once there]
This option is a 1d100 option... Forgot to put it in... Ups~
Both first answer result in the need to roll what's sold. That 3000 limit is killing me.

>>5640060
> Just have him tell you why, and where exactly is this 'Black Market'. Go tomorrow.
We are too tired and need sleep for tomorrow. Also damn I totally thought Aki QM was pulling a Wuxian and killing off a character after double failing a roll.

>>5638999
For Aby she would have wanted internet access but that is impossible so the best thing she can get are glasses or shades to match her scientist look.

>>5640028
Out of all that only the spare clothes I want back as we can always replace everything else. Also shit Aki swallowed the HRT pills. Ahhh. Also the butt plug as the teacher might get on our ass for losing that. How did Alex even know about out stash or do we just hide it in our mattress?

>>5640146
You got to roll.

Rolled 40 (1d100)

>>5640146
Rolling again

>>5640162
Will you also do the CR and Res rolls?

Rolled 85 (1d100)

>>5640023
> Just have him tell you why, and where exactly is this 'Black Market'. Go tomorrow. [Rolls what's sold, individually, once there]
Son of a bitch couldn't wait a day or two before selling.
Don't care for the majority of stuff gone, but spare clothes, whetstone, sewing kit, and floral tape sucks to lose but can be replaced relatively easily. Alex owes us now, which could be worth more.
Let's hold off from visiting the market.
>>5640147
The way I read it, the pills got sold while we were gone rather than being taken. So at least we don't have those on hand no more.

Rolled 76 (1d100)

>>5640165
I will do the CR roll and you do the Res roll to spread the rolls out. Need to spread the rolling.

Rolled 93 + 60 (1d100 + 60)

>>5640180
Fuck I forgot the mod hold on.1d100-60 +0. I have never used mods before so this is new. Hopefully this works.

>>5640165
Okay on second thought can you do it. I can't read mods.

Rolled 12 (1d100)

>>5640183
Here's how you do negative modifiers: dice+1d100+-60
Took me a bit to figure out, but it's the adding of a negative modifier.

If we assume that the 93 is the taken CR roll, even with that wrong modifier, that's a total of 33, and your 76 roll soundly beats it.

So I'll just do another RES roll.

I think on average, each choice/vote will require us to make either two rolls with the possible addition of one CR roll for a total of 3 rolls.

I don't entirely understand why this even requires a CR roll if we're not choosing to not go out tonight.
>CR: 33
>RES: 76
Well we passed it anyways.

>>5640146
It's the first day... Night of your rebirth(?), the kid's gloves are on. Be careful in the future~

>For Aby
Noted.

>How did Alex even know about out stash or do we just hide it in our mattress?
Ask away~
Assuming he's willing to tell.

>>5640311
>I think on average, each choice/vote will require
You guys don't need to roll CR, if nobody does, and C option is present I will do it myself. This way however you get to see the results faster, and if *someone* wanted to force the compulsion, that's the que to roll CR for themselves.

>>5640313
>I don't entirely understand why this even requires a CR roll
If you lose the CR, you go straight to bed, but you won, so you can ask questions to Alex Without Jaq hearing... Assuming he will spill everything.

>>5640167
>pills got sold while we were gone
That's right. Aki has... Issues right now. Can't do much.
Although HRT Pills Have their usage now: there is also a steady supply~ *cough* Noo~! *Bonk"

>>5640416
>I will do it myself.
Oh, I thought you were just going to take the choice away from us based on this line.
>If nobody rolls CR when 'C' option is present QM (that's me~) will weave the fate.

Spirit would just want a free ticket to a sandy beach. If that isn't available, a consistent food source instead.

>>5640432
>Oh, I thought you were just going to take the choice away from us based on this line.
Mark my words, one day I will die because of my theatrics... No I will roll, I won't force anything without the dice to counteract the bias I might have.
>consistent food source instead.
Ok, I just need to say what I want without theatrics/double meanings: I
need a one time Quest object that you can procure in real world for the personality to strengthen them/get benefits from them.

It's the new mechanic I teased earlier. Don't worry it won't break your sanity... if done responsibly~ *Bonk*

>>5640434
Sturdy boots, something like jungle boots, strong enough to last through anything and keep the feet safe and comfortable.

>>5640434
Hopefully orange comes back with his identity to join in the fun.

>>5640311
+-? At least that explained why my roll fucked up.

>>5640536
I'm already here, in fact. Just waiting for Yui to enter REM sleep to have him receive the latest addition to the team/madhouse.

Also, we'll have to deal with Jaq, since Alex most likely told her, and perhaps even got her authorization to sell Yui's things.

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>>5640541
............
............
....Next update happens in the dream.... Sets up characters and some mechanics....Ehhh.

>>5640552
I will have you spend more time there to do your magic.
Also update in an hour or so.

>>5640541
Also, if you can make adjustments, it's happening on the beach from compartmentalization.

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> Just have him tell you why, and where exactly is this 'Black Market'. Go tomorrow. [DC70: 85] SUCCESS


As Alex smiles sheepishly, you fight an internal battle to stay conscious and hide your gentle swaying.

Day's action, mattress just underneath you, and worst of all, his polite, but monotonous voice... Does he make it on purpose...? It all makes you wanna just flop... back.

To leave adrenaline behind......To have him whisper you a bed tale... and nestle you into the plush bedding... N-No!

"D-d-don't cha-change the subject...!" You yelp, and stand up, wobbling. Clearly to his dismay.

"Lady Nakamura, please, you are in no condition to continue... Just let m-"

"To the point!" You hiss. "Now!"

He takes an annoyingly long time to answer, but then looks away and whispers: "I did to... To..." He absentmindedly looks in Jaq's direction, and it all clicks.

"No bullshit." You spat, too tired for patience.

"Ah, I did it for... myself." Bullshit, he did it for Jaq, but you let it slide, he 'told you' enough. Just what to do with her?

"The 'black market' is... it's in the female dormitory, at its back. I apologize, madam, I will bend every effort to amend your loss." Good. Now he's telling the truth.

As it gets more and more difficult keep you eyes open, you just murmur: "It would be great if you did... Tomorrow." And retreat towards your bed. The things Jaq told him to sell... Are replaceable, but who cover for her so much?

"O-of course, Lady Nakam-"

The rest eludes you as you finally hit your bedding, and allow the school to fade.

...Finally peace...


...NOT!

Your eyes open to the slight, cool breeze. As you adjust you see... A tropical Beach?! Wait, you've been here before. The compartmentalization thing.

"Well, well, look who's up... Or down, who cares?" Said a distant... Familiar, but more masculine voice. Then you see them... Or only their yellow hammock, set a good few meters up on palm trees. "Congratulations on overcoming death!"

"Eh? Thank you?"

"No biggie."

...

"Soo... Any idea why I'm here?"

"Guess, I have."

......

"So? Are you gonna tell me?

"Nah, I could show.."

..............

"Soo...? Show it to me?"

"...Alright. See that thing over there?" A scarred hand emerges from the hammock, and points seaward, then you see... A motley of colors, all reflecting from what looks like a small... Tower? With many more light reflecting things... Flying around it. Ehh?

........................

"...What about it?" You ask irritated. "What am I suppo-"

"Go... Also bring me some cool, sturdy boots. I wanna hunt alligators in the jungle back there." Came the curt reply.

"What?! Why are you like this!? Want anything else? Pizza? Sunscreen?" Indignation colors your sarcasm.

"Cheeky. Catch..." Then a falling coconut hits you square in the face, blood flows form you nose.

"Agh! W-Why?! A-asshole!"

"haha! Why care and hurry so much? Overcome time and pain themselves!" Boomed the voice, completely uncaring for your anger.

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Annoyed, you kick the palm tree, and the hammock shakes, then storm away in the direction of the 'tower' thing.

"Nice one! Haha!" Came a hearty laughter "but do try harder next time!" Damned Spirit... Spirit? Whatever!

In no time at all you make your way to... Not a shiny tower but a Glass Throne, with a small figure on it. Looks kinda odd on the desolate beach, but not the weirdest thing so far, hopefully you won't die again...

Despite the grim thoughts, you stride contently to your destination, until you start hearing a voice, getting louder as you get closer.

".......maybe..... Oh, and....." A feminine voice, then step right outside the range of weird glassy balls floating around vividly. Did you just see something in one of them?!

"Oh, THAT could be useful! Poison is the way!" The figure, the girl, chirps excitedly.

You WILL die here...

"No, that you won't!" With a sudden silent shaking, the throne sinks into the sand. leaving only the girl. Typical throne behavior.

"Your bickering with the Spirit took too long! I'm supposed to... Help you, yes help you. And you me, of course." She murmurs, obscuring her mouth with a sleeve of her coat.

"I heard the second part too, you know...?"

She explodes into a shy laughter. "Oh, just a jest! But pardon the manners! Name's Aby, a part time scientist, part time explorer, full time theorist!" Sounds familiar... "Let's get to the point." She opens her palm and a glass sphere flies tight to her.

"Woah."

"The time is dire, Yui, I... we need more power than before, and I figured a way how to get it!" She points at the object in her palm, and you look into it... A pair of glasses? Boots? ...And? Something else, but its blurred.

"You need to tie me to material world, Yui! Then we can enact all of the plans I had in store!... And get you out, of course."

You don't even ask questions.

"Bring me an object of worth and the world is at our feet! Ignore the other thing." She sweeps the sphere away. "It's contagious."

As it flies you see... Hospital bed in the distance? With someone on it?

"You owe her nothing." Suddenly, Aby spats. "AND she's contagious." She repeats grimly.

Who is? What? Contagious? What contagion? Maybe 'she' will know more...

Aby certainly doesn't look pleased. "She doesn't need help. Don't go. I will figure it out by myself, I will!"

What should you do?

> investigate the hospital bed. What's going on? What contagion? Should you be worried? (+3)
> Aby looks serious... Better stay away.

Afterward what should you do before this weird thing end? Wait. Was there someone else?

> Write in. (Talk with X, lewd Aki while she can't fight back(?), Lewd Aby, knock spirit down a little. A new friend?)

OOC

New Mechanics:

1. Mutual Aid:
> Bring the required items to strengthen personalities and unlock them.

Persona Unlocks:
> Aby: -2 RES, gifts? Aby options.
> Spirit: -10 RES, rare Spirit options.
> Aki: +5 RES, Aki Options.

2. That's how it's done:
> Persona Options(PO) - In rare cases, you will get POs, they are perfect 100s and always solve the issue.

>Aby option marker: [Ab] - occasionally technical/intellectual/planing issues... And some other issues...
>Spirit option marker: [S] Saves lives and and gets the ladies. Rare, you should deal with your own shit.
>Aki option Marker: [Ak] - seduces the problems away, and handles the interpersonal heartbreaks... Body is a commodity like no other~
>?????: [?] ????? >>5640541

3. You are me, and I am you...
>Using the options could have... Consequences.
>Certain someone's options have consequences more pressing than others... Hehe~

OOC2

>>5640583
> Aby: -2 RES, gifts? Aby options. + Intelligence set to above average.
> Spirit: -10 RES, rare Spirit options. + Endurance set to above average .
>Aki: +5 RES, Aki Options. + Charisma set to very high.

Impacts DCs.

OOC3

Dreamscape is now yours. I will not be writing any "dream" scenarios, and instead allow you to express your ideas, so we could try and incorporate it into the story. I think I will make a vote with a DC whether the option gets canonized, or maybe approval and vetos....

...Or I will just hint at it being Canon or not, to tease you a little~ to keep you on edge~ *cough* *cough* ow... *Bonk*

>>5640581
>Aby looks serious... Better stay away.
Curiosity killed the cat, but when a part of you tells you that another part of you is contagious, avoid it.
>A new friend?
I'm waiting for that guy to add the new addition to the madhouse.

Spirit seems very macho. It makes sense that feeding into these personas lowers or raises RES, though I am confused about why the numbers differ. Though, that means I will hesitate when there is an option to pursue a required item.

>>5640581
> Aby looks serious... Better stay away.
Too many events going on so lets just trust Aby's word for now. I am totally not bias I swear guys.

>Try to talk with all the personalities together to make a general plan
Well first we should check with our roommates and check to make sure no one is like crippled from you know dying as are trauma had to go somewhere. Plus the banter as we formally introduce ourselves to each other while building sandcastles. And probably get their option on priorities so we can better prepare who to reinforce first.

Also I will get working on an omako where the identities saw and got traumatized by death. Because I have a need to write for this quest again.

>>5640850
Different states of mind as with Aki she slides into things easier and can better justify her action with Yui. Aby is more logical and planner but has to shift resources to support that than resisting. For Spirit I have no idea why he is weaker to environment. Maybe it counts as enduring in another form and does not putting more energy into resisting the school.

>>5640857
>Maybe it counts as enduring in another form
On that note, how did Yui survive getting a chunk of his neck torn out?

>>5640866
Either we are dead and this is the afterlife. We got possessed by a ghost or anomaly. Or we become a monster like the spider, mimics, or the long neck. If it is the last option it will fucking suck trying to kill everyone and they just get back up.

>>5640869
>long neck
What is that?

>>5640651
Hollow shells
A shattered throne, a flooded beach, and a burned dorm room lay silent as the three identities try to piece themselves together after Yui wakes up after dying. Spirit still enduring but with his heart ripped out and gone. Trying to ignore the pain and violent coughing from the holes in his lungs. Aby’s head is split open as half her brain matter vanished as she grinds her teeth trying to look for any brain matter to put back in her half empty skull. Aki has half of her face ripped off leaving only muscle and bone exposed to the open as with her stomach disemboweled as she tries to keep her organs inside. All the identities trying to process Yui and their deaths.

“Soo wh-ahts the pla-n now?” Wheezes out Spirit trying to look for guidance from the older identities.
“Do what we do best. Stay supportive and kind for our future hus*hicc*” Says Aki trying to stop herself from crying in front of her Kohais.
“Hurt, hurt, hurt. Live. Reinforce. Hunt.” Says Aby through gritted teeth as she continues to claw at the floor for even the smallest bits of brain matter she can collect under her fingernails.
“Y-ui is still wo-rki-ng fine. We ca-n pull oursel-ves together wh-en he comes.”
“Time. Hurt. Priority. Time”
“Yui can totally do this. We just *hicc* gotta stay positive.”
"Cooperate. Plan."
"We ha-ve to Endure."
"Look forward for tomorrow."

As their sections pull themselves together gluing the throne back, as the beach drains itself, and the dorm room gets bulldozed a patch of sand begins shifting. To the absolute audible groan of all involved as another figure begins getting up.

>>5640870
Back in the first thread we had this

>One of them warns you about the monsters that roam the campus when it's dark, advising you to never walk alone at night. They tell you about one of their missing friends who was rumored to have turned into a monster with a long, black neck, and was sent away to rehab never to be seen again.

So, from school rumors we know students can also turn into abominations and even with that power the guards were still able to subdue it.

>>5640875
Interesting, I really want to know what Wuxian was on when he decided to straight up add anomalies to his story.

I'm going to go with a tentative guess that Yui isn't so normal after having a brush with death.

>>5640853
>>5640866
Sorry, it's a little confusing. SO it's reverse, as in you RES going down means you get larger 1D100-RES.... With (+3) going from 60+57 towards zero... Yah, it makes no sense.

REWORK TIME:

Now RES Actually Should Go Up. As in Strengthening Spirit Gives you +10, Aby +2, Aki -5.

With the counter going properly, from 60+10=70. Finally common sense. Woah.


Change: IF RES reaches 0, it's replaced by COMPLIANCE (COM), and it adds to the CR, unlike RES that counts as a minus. Yay, now Rising Resistance actually means it. Why tf I made it vice versa I have no idea.... So now each night we lose 2RES

>>5640850
>though I am confused about why the numbers differ.
Spirit wants you to overcome things yourself, he will help you little through options, but rises your RES(now means what it means) so you can do it yourself.
Aby will help you A LOT(true)! She's a good girl! Helpful girl! And you can trust her with all your heart! Aby is the way forward, the only way forward! Hehe... Yes, unleash *cough* I mean get her help...
B-but Aki, forget about her! She's an evil predator who wants her way! Hehe... Ahh. So be on your way...!

>identities saw and got traumatized by death
They did... I left breadcrumbs to see what happened(not conclusively) and who paid the bills. I left a few breadcrumbs about different spoilers too, actually. I had, and still do have A LOT of plans in motion... Starting tomorrow, you WILL(most likely) encounter many new paths, some more 'normal' than others.

Ok...I said it, Aby... I beg you, give me the antidote!

>>5640874
>Says Aki trying to stop herself from crying in front of her KOUHAIS.
You... What have you done...

Also, great idea, harming the identities where it hurts the most... You Sadist! However, the ending to it is different... You will have to figure what happened exactly, and why~

>>5640878
>I'm going to go with a tentative guess that Yui isn't so normal after having a brush with death.
The time will tell 'if' and possible 'why'~ *cough*

>>5640875
>So, from school rumors we know students can also turn into abominations and even with that power the guards were still able to subdue it.
Well you don't *Know*, you only heard the rumors... But all rumors are based on truth, or so they say. Hehe~

Also, I want to remind you it's gonna be a "New Game+" oriented quest, I accounted for many endings alread, and those will happen relatively quickly. I aim for this edition to last... Hehe... Up to 7 days + epilogue, such as it may be.

Also writing~ *cough* *cough*

>>5641096
>Also writing~ *cough* *cough*
I will give an hour for orange, then I will write Words. Now I will write a small OOC with questionarire and character explanation for Yui.

>>5641102
>I will give an hour for orange, then I will write Words.
I can't help but agree with comparisons made in earlier threads that you sound like Souv, especially with this seemingly breakneck speed, at least for /qst/.

OOC

1. Dancing steps of ignorance:

In OG, Yui had those traits:
> Anxiety: Yui has experienced traumatic events and may suffer from anxiety as a result.
> Paranoia: Yui finds it difficult to trust others and often assumes the worst, leading to feelings of isolation and suspicion.

> As (I hope) is clear, my Yui is more positive. That's not an error. As (I hope) I made clear, the scars Yui had are forgotten - they exist - but are dormant, meaning a much less burdened Yui.

> I chose so to make his character stronger... And accentuate the effects the school had, or will had on our poor girl(male). The memories are a plot point you can discover, it will open/close some doors and generally have an impact.

2. Questionarire:
I understand that analysis of literature can decrease the enjoyment, and that's why we are here, so feel free to ignore this part, especially if you have no glaring issues.

>2.1. Is my edition of Yui too exaggerated/too active/humorous for who he was.

>2.2. Did I wrote the personalities properly? If you object, please tell me.

DRAMATIS PERSONAE:
Persona(?): Spirit
> I based Spirit on Nietzschean ideas, he isn't a brute or dull, just beyond bothering with trivialities if they don't gratify him, or aren't as important. In a way, he overcame the idea of overcoming and is hill (think stoicism, but centered around endurance and overcoming... And enjoyment of life!) He likes to be merry, hill in his hammock, be an example/ walk the walk not just talk the talk... and bully Yui, but more as a joke so he can 'man-up' and overcome him too. Won't help Yui through options much, his way is for Yui to overcome the school himself... Or herself. He doesn't care all that much. Any choice is correct choice so long as you choose it... Or give up... But even then, he would help and be understanding. Not just toxic masculinity made manifest, but is much more masculine than Yui, such as he is right now.

Persona(?): Aby
> A slightly Machiavellian schemer, who enjoys what she does to a high degree. Has a rivalry with Aki who she considers to be inferior due to her submissive desires and brutal honesty about them... It might, or might not be true that Aki is sometimes handsy with her. Aby prefers sticking to the future with plans, but desires to some extent to be found out and appreciated for her efforts. She wants to get Her Way, what this way will include in the end? She likes data, being playful, figuring out complicated problems, and seem better(especially than Aki) and useful. Handles stress very well, and has a degree of good will towards Yui, but isn't beyond taking control to get her way... It's for his own good, in the end!

>>5641106
>seemingly breakneck sped, at least for /qst/.
Well I'm a child of Fiction.live, so it's expected. Especially when the senpai I look up to has had Years of experience, and I want to catch up... Also, Soon I will be busy, then in may I will be VERY busy, and I want to get somewhere with this quest.

>>5641129
>2.1
I find no fault in how you have shown Yui so far, but that might be because we have yet to have much chance to see how he reacts to enough situations.
>2.2
Interestingly enough, I never gave Spirit a gender. I had tried to write the mask to represent the virtue of Seishin "精神" of Yamato-damashii. That you chose to apply Nietzchean ideas is something I find interesting but don't really find fault in. To straight up steal an explanation of what it was supposed to represent
>It's the willingness to never give up, to push yourself higher than before, to never, ever feel despondent or overly complacent, and to work your hardest. It's become codified as the "training arc" between battles or the ability to survive fatal damage through sheer will alone.
Basically Shonen hero.
>Also, Soon I will be busy, then in may I will be VERY busy, and I want to get somewhere with this quest.
Fair enough.

>>5641150
To add on, that's why the sun and the waves were heavily relied upon in the intro of Spirit.

>>5641106
I know, right? Also, this new thread gives us a pretty damning piece of evidence. It's a question, really.

How many QMs on quest have ever expressed the want to have players run through the same quest to get different endings?

Because I really only know of one.

Also, getting to work on Yui's new roommate's introduction.

Yui stands on the beach, back from Abi's confusing tower of experiments. There's a knock on the door behind him. He turns back, and there's a door. Brown wood, carved, with a golden doorknob. Quite fancy. Three short knocks. There can't be a door here. There wasn't before. Yui opens the door. There's one, no, maybe two people behind it.

Neither of them are him. That's a change. Both look vaguely his age, with Caucasian features. A young man and girl, at first glance. The man takes the door opening as an invitation, and strolls in. There is nothing behind the doorframe, just the beach.

"Hmm. The beach. Interesting. You guys are getting pretty good already. I was expecting to have more of an effect."
Yui turns to look at the young man as he speaks. Great, more riddles.
"Nah, not the type. And yes I can hear you. I'm just used to me and my brothers strolling into the minds of people who either don't have mental castles or don't have one that stands up to us. You four have some power together, even if it's still basic. Saying that..."
He looks at Spirit's jungle corner, and Aby's tower.
"...you're getting some rooms in, very nice! You learn quick."
"...who...?"
"Nobody in particular! Names are overrated. And in pretty short supply where I'm from. We all have to share, so nicknames are where it"s at! I'm your new roommate!"
"Eh?"
"Or mask, or extra personality, or whatever. Somewhat. Point is, you may have noticed, what with the whole "not staying dead" bit, that there are a lot of eyes on you. I represent one such group of interest. And I personally have been keeping tabs on you because I find your antics interesting! Ad since others have been staking their claims on you, Ii figured I'd move it and stick a few fingers in the pie~!"
Yui blinks repeatedly. The man talks fast. Physically, he's...off. He looks a bit young trending towards androgynous. No facial hair of any sort.
"Yeah, I'm coming to terms with this new body too. I spent years using my old one, so aging up suddenly like that feels weird."
Aging up?
"Yep, that body, well those bodies, were copies of what we, me and the others, looked like at sixteen. Given the hi-jinks here, I decided to get a body that's actually 18. Legislation and all. It's funny, really. 16 years old make bombs just fine, but no fooling around under 18, or drinking under 21. Pff~, yanks!"
"O-okay, slow up, what do you want from me...from us?"
"A good story, an interesting contact once you get out of here, someone who'd owe us a small favor, someone interesting. I want to help you get out."
An outstretched hand. Yui only hesitates a moment before shaking it. The man feels off, but not in a threatening way. And besides, he needs all the help he can get.
"So...who are you...you two?" he says, remembering the girl.

>>5641265
"Oh, they're not going to be here much, just figured it'd make me more useful. My name is stretched thin as it is, but most of my work contacts and friends simply call me Bomberman. I guess B-man is fine. Or Fletcher. He won't mind me using his name, I hope. Explosives enthusiast, bomb-maker extraordinaire, insurgency supporter, semi-professional pain-in-the-ass, and a couple other things besides. I make stuff that goes boom and I make stuff go boom with it. From home-cooking bombs to burying shells, I've seen and done a lot. What matters to you is that I have some experience leveraging explosives against a technologically superior foe with better weapons. If you're looking to guerilla your way out of her or make use of explosives as part of your escape strategy, I'm you guy. And this..."
He nods towards the girl.
"Reminds me of you. They'll be giving you a few pointers on how to beat up creeps through me. It'll be useful once you get out, but if the staff ever gets handsy or you meet some more fishmen, it may save your bacon. Also, hoe hoe hoe, I come bearing gifts besides! I couldn't think of a good gift to you, besides me, I mean. So yeah, sorry about that. I could have gift-wrapped myself, but I only do that for explosives, and I don't have enough embedded C4 for that to work, so no. Santa's here, and he'll be right back."
The man, B-man, jogs off, leaving Yui looking at the girl. If that is a girl, B-man made it difficult to tell. They reminded B-man of him, so perhaps...?

"Oi, Spirit! Since you're just sleeping there, I think you'll enjoy this!"
A book hovers near Spirit's hammock, before landing on a table that definitely wasn't there before. "The First Steps to Eternity: a Cultivation Primer"
"Not sure you all can do that yet, but this place has a lot of weird energies and people crossing through, and you're already kinda meditating, so it's worth a shot. Even some basic body refinement could help out your boy Yui a whole bunch! Tell us if you manage something!"

There's a note tied to a bunch of papers in front of Aby's lab/tower.
"Heard you were looking into gas. Good ideas all around, I'd try and find blueprints. Don't have to deal with the guards if *someone* gases the armory. In case that's not possible and just because you bringing it up led me down an interesting rabbit-hole, here are a few ideas for improvised flashbangs. There are quite a few methods, so we should be able to cobble something from what's in the bunker, classrooms and kitchens.
P.S.: Nice Mage's Tower!"

>>5641266
Aki gets a bedside table with a note on it.
"New roommate here. A lot of my brothers like your ideas, but you're not doing it well consent-wise. So nothing for you right now, but we'll have an offer for you once you get Yui out safely, and only then. We're sure you'll love it and its potential applications! So be a good girl, okay~?
P.S.: You guys could still totally get the bar, just have to articulate the different rooms properly. Ask me whenever!
-Bomberman."


The girl (?) in front of Yui nods, smiles, and goes back through the door, her white sundress and brown hair fluttering behind her. Pretty~!
Once the door closes, Yui goes around, and she isn't there. Come to think of it, when she stepped back through, it wasn't the beach on the other side, but...

There's a big sandcastle a ways away from the sea now.

Yui just sits back down trying to process this latest bout of madness. Perhaps this will be a good thing? It will certainly help his more violent escape plans if he decides on them. As if on cue, he notices a large table in front of the castle. Something for later, he decides, feeling quite tired.

End, for now!

So here it is. Sorry to keep you all waiting and guessing, but this is what I've decided on. Hopefully not stepping on anyone's toes, and I'll let QM decide on what stats Bomberman here may provide, and for what types of choices he may propose an option. That last part should be pretty obvious though! On that, this was perhaps 1200 words too many, so I'll be going to sleep now!

>>5640874
The heart is gone.

That is what you face now on this darkened beach. The waters have risen to your knees now, terribly cold and all-encompassing. Maddeningly silent.

It hurts more than could be imagined.

No more does the sun's golden light dance with the waves; now, all is dark, and there is no moon or stars in the sky to see by. The drumbeat of life no longer beats in your chest.

What is there to do now it is gone?

You had offered it up to be taken as a strength, to allow him to stand tall, unbroken, and radiant in purpose. But, in his chest, it burned, glorious and exultant.

Yet, all the same, he was struck down.

A snarl escapes your lips. Impotently you pace, bereft chest aching, cold waters lugging on every moment like brambles. Washing away the tight-held idea of yourself. Your actual shape is revealed. Torn clothing, salt-stinging gashes, a rent neck, and a gaunt frame.

Utterly ragged and hungry.

You would give anything to make that heart beat again, to make this wretched hunger disappear. To be free from this abyss of water and sand.

Light

The sudden arrival makes you stop in your tracks. You stare up. It is no moonlight, and it is no starlight. Sunlight, not the warm one, but the cold one, the one that loomed over men dying of thirst and blinded unwary eyes in the snow. That bleached bones white, blistered skin, and turned colors to a singular white.

It is the light a dying man sees. And it offers a chance.

You take it, and it almost consumes everything you are.

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>Aby looks serious... Better stay away.
>A new friend?: FAILURE
>Try to talk with all the personalities together to make a general plan. MIXED


A hospital bed in the middle of an empty beach? That seems... Suspicious, and the implications of 'contagious' are equally disturbing. Looking at the object in the distance again; you sigh, and look back at concerned Aby.

"Think I will pass, if you say so."

Beaming smile dons her face at your response. "Correct choice." She chirps and snatches your arm and tugs you towards the jungle. "Now, let's get to the second point while we still can. PLANS!" ...and away from the curio.

Doubtfully, you say: "lead the way..."

Mere blink afterwards, you find yourself seated cross-legged at a campfire near the treeline... It's night, the last honey-like rays of sunlight paint the ocean orange. Together with you, two others seat in a circle. That was fast...

The cracking of the flame is interrupted as Aby rises and proclaims: "let the meeting start! Let's discuss." Then sits down with a smile.

You might as well start... "Well, I have a ques-"

"Let's start with how we are alive!" Aby cuts you. Eh?

Then Spirit slowly stands up. "Veto." He huffs. "You know the same as us. Nothing. Don't escape uncertainty with useless blabbering."

"Usele- What?! We know a lot..!"

"Cut it. Don't muddy the waters with mere conjecture. Something happened, we don't know what. Well, 'we'." He says sternly, and looks at the beach.

A look of worry crosses Aby's visage. "We don't need her. We don't owe her!"

Again, 'owe'... "What's the deal-"

"Let's discuss the memories then! Obviously, we can ask Seo-young, she had access to our files! Maybe we could sneak into the principal's office and get it? We could block the door and let poison in, we could use Jaq's henchman, or sneak attack and clobber her to death!" She squeaks excitedly.

As you listen to both of them bicker, with no way for you to get in, you realize something: who are those people really? Some kind of illusion? Another trick? Distraction? And what's this thing?!

You think, as you look at the faraway dot on the beach brightened by mysterious white light.

...Wait! The space you are in losses it's colors, and objects in the distance melt into one another, leaving only your campfire... And the thing.

You have to ask something... Tell them what to do, or focus on, tell them your plan? Go for this thing at the beach? What did they mean 'you don't owe her', does 'she' knows anything? Only more questions than answers...

What to do... What to do...

> Cut it! I speak...! Tell them what you think happened, or what you want to do armed with your knowledge... (write in) (Optional)

...And, before it's too late...

> Damn it! Time to move, 'she' could know why you still breathe, damn the 'contagion'... (RES-3)
> There are other ways of finding out, I guess... Ask anyone a specific question. (Write in)
> Inspect the dream and what you can do here.

>>5641236
Who's Souv~?

>>5641150
>Interestingly enough, I never gave Spirit a gender.
Oh... "Male as default" hits hard... If you want I skipped showing him explicitly due to lack of a pick, but if you want I can make her a 'Tomboy'(male)/androgynous Boy/passing as a tomboy... In a way it would fit the Nietzschean ideal of overcoming, this time of gender norms, or samurai's hairstyles. Hmm, that's cool actually...
...Tell me what you desire, I'm your humble QM.

>>5641265
>>5641266
>>5641270
>>5641276
FFS I posted the update without seeing... Sorry~
There are going to be other nights... Or? Hihi~ *cough*

Also it's so amazing, I wanna comment more but I'm so busy right now. Comment part 1 further in 2h time.

you will never be a wowen

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>>5641535
>you will never be a wowen
Women*

>>5641592
Pfffft autocorrect! Ahahha!

OOC

So, today I did a little test... Or 2, but only one is truly relevant. Ergo:

1. Mismatched lovers...:
> Out timezones are terribly mismatched. Today I tried to 'smolpost' and see if I can get multiple smaller choices in one day... Well, nah. It kinda stunlocked me. Not blaming or anything, just stating facts, as it seems you guys wake when I go to sleep, and vice versa. I will try to 'smolpost' again tomorrow morning, and see if it works or not.

2. Just Don't, Literally, Just Don't.:
> Sorry, but today's 'smolpost' was entirely written on the boring lecture I had; partially out of spite for the professor, and somewhat as a survival method... Needless to say the quality suffered. There is also only a handful of hints for future plotlines, so sorry for that. Will not do it again.

3. Copy and Pasting to Victory:
> Yay! First detractor! Let's drink for >>5641535 , who almost manged to copy and paste the same sentence for Xth time~ Yuppie!

4. Broad Resume:
>>5641270
> It's great, but I think he need some more versatility. Since it's guerilla warfare, maybe stealth and living off the land, Do-it-yourself like sewing etc? More on that tomorrow, today I'm tired...

Could you please post what kind of 'quest item' Fletcher/B-Man needs to get accustomed, and be at full efficiency? Pic would be appreciated too~

Tomorrow(in quest) will bring many new options to the table, as I humbly think that what doomed the previous QM was lack of clear pathways that weren't "go 4vXXX enemies", or "Gae~", which I pointed out in my very goddamned first post >>5599128 in the first edition... Tomorrow and the next day after that will be major shifts on the chessboard, and will reduce the value of only-combat approaches. (Not completely, if you want to have blood, you will have it more so than before, there will simply be more options to go for an end to warrant the NG+... The stakes also go higher...Much Higher)

5. Trial is Due:
>that there are a lot of eyes on you.
>Not yet aware how... true... it is.

6. Sowwy awain~:
> today's update is meh... Refer to 1 and 2, sowwy~

>>5641281
>Tell them you believe an anomaly has saved your life and possibly changed you. Ask them to keep a lookout for any inhuman thoughts or beliefs.
>Inspect the dream and what you can do here.
>>5641338
>Who's Souv~?
A polite guy who posts walls of text, quotations from a vast array of media, singlehandedly reaches the image bump limit in QTG, likes tarot cards, and runs/updates quests like the devil is on his back while putting heavy, stressing heavy, symbolism into everything.

Thankfully, you only quote from philosophy and don't update at the rate he does.
>Tell me what you desire, I'm your humble QM.
For the Spirit thing, do as you like, it's just suppose to look like Yui but with laugh lines and I suppose scars now.
>>5641624
>timezones are terribly mismatched
What time zone are you working out of QM?

>>5641129
I say Yui is good so far and I enjoy his banter with the personalities we have so far.

For Aby ye she demands progress and if she has to get handsy with Yui she will.

>>5641626
+1 yeah I support Spirit's idea. We know this places has dimensional fuckery going on and somehow makes monsters. So we have to assume we lost a piece of ourselves and stay vigilant for unknown thoughts. With all three personalities checking they should be able to spot, and quarantine infections for us to find any cures in the research notes in the lab.

>>5641265
Yoo bomberman welcome to the party. Over there is Yui, there Aki, at the tree is Spirit and I am Aby. Hopefully we don't get more otherwise we will have to start a timeshare on the beach.

>>5641276
Nice omako Spirit. Truly we all lost something to come back.

>>5641624
Its okay QM Aki we all pretty much have jobs or school to take care. If anything it at least lets everyone have time to look over things and try to plan without worrying about missing a vote. For me I can't check qst on my phone since I was banned for posting too much. I blame my time in fictive.live for giving me that habit.

>>5641624
Okay guys so what should be our first blind route. Yui path where he switches personalities to balance out gae and hopefully escape.
Aki path where to dig into the system and pull a jaq on jaq and become the next president to lead the revolution?
Aby where we war crimes the bunker in gas and poisonings.
Spirit actually I don't know what Spirit plans could be.
Bomberman and bomb sections or return to gorilla and swing in the trees outside.

We should probably get our plan ready so we can have all our personalities work towards it. Otherwise we won't develop any personality far enough to trigger any plans.

>>5641725
>Yui path
This gets my vote, but return to gorilla speaks to the heart.
>Spirit actually I don't know what Spirit plans could be.
Yui's freedom to choose and a lifetime by a nice beach.
Or perhaps the lost heart has made Spirit harsher, now harboring desire to strengthen by any means to never fail again, no matter the cost.

>>5641725
>>5641876
>Okay guys so what should be our first blind route?
Keep plotting, but remember to be open minded, the battlefield will be changing quickly (not chaotically; all planned)

There is a neat saying in my language it goes somewhat along: "the oldguard prepares for the war that was." Be flexible, and consider if you have Only one goal in here... We need to get to Day1 already.

I wannnnaaa spoiler Soo much.... Ahh~ but I can't.

>Spirit actually I don't know what Spirit plans could be.
I imagine them to be a loyal vassal to Yui, hence they have little Options, but give high RES. They are kinda 'neutral' path, meanwhile Aki and Aby are more... Forceful... predatorial... Paths. Aby and Aki... Leave more *stains*, both mental and physical... Spirit is clean.

I think B-man will be 'an assistant' to other routes, rather than a route of himself. Gaining help, meanwhile having to 'not get too in debt' with his benefactors, and him.


Words are coming too, gib 40 min.

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>Tell them you believe an anomaly has saved your life and possibly changed you. Ask them to keep a lookout for any inhuman thoughts or beliefs.
>Inspect the dream and what you can do here.

Whatever is happening, you need to hurry to get your point across!

Getting up, you take a deep breath. "EVERYONE! SILENCE!"

Immediately, Aby jolts in surprise then huffs, meanwhile Spirit merely nods and smiles... Good. Time's a commodity you have little, judging by your surroundings.

With their attention at you begin walking towards the dark. "I think I... We were saved by an anomaly. I don't know, I really hope not... But it could have impacted me." You say and stand at the periphery of fire's light. "We don't know a lot. Please, be on a lookout for anything suspicious... Thoughts or beliefs count as well."

"Understood. It's over... I will be on my way. Got stuff to do of my own. Will report anything odd, assuming I won't handle it alone..." They smirk and leave, the color returns wherever they go... Hmm?

As Spirit walked away they seemed to clutch their heart(?). What does it mean?

Meanwhile Aby looked at you worriedly. Consternation radiates from her visage. Then with a breath she murmurs: " Yes... I'm aware. Something abnormal... Happened. Now everything will be different. I just don't know what she did... And what exactly it entrails... And..."

You don't pay much attention to her furtive stream of consciousness any further as you spot distortions closing in.

The dimly lit object in the distance...

No, it could be too dangerous, you will realize what's going some other way! What you could do is see the properties this 'dream', or 'plane' has...

... So you jump. And fall to the ground. Nothing out of ordinary, but your spontaneous gesture threw Aby out of her tangent, and she looks curiously... If not a little bit angrily.

"You try to see what rules govern this place?" She giggles, and you quickly nod, to which she grins having you figured out. "I've already did! I felt something was different, but on further examination, everything was Fine!" Hmm, so nothing out of ordinary? Then maybe... "You can just ask, you know"

"So nothing will happen if I touch 'it'?" You point at the distorted, colorless 'sand', or what use to be sand.

"Nothing, so far as my trials indicated!" Distortions are closing in, and behind them, even more dark. The time is up... Well, then pardon me... "But you better still be caref- what are you do-?!"

As you jump into the dingy substance that used to be sand, you see Aby's terrified visage... And ornate brown doors appearing behind her? Wha-? >>5641265

Although you have no time to ponder as you fall right through the seemingly immaterial substance into deep, deep sapphire swirl... "Aaghh-!"

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Without skipping a beat, you open your eyes(?). Around you you see... Oh no.

Not again. Waters that once surrounded you, do so aga- or do they? Bunker's murky currents notwithstanding to the crystal clear, gentle ocean enveloping you in it's embrace right now.

This time, there is no walls. there is nothing for that matter; nothing, but the infinite glimmer of the Stars in the distance and... some discordant, foreign croaks forging a unsettling cacophony among the flows.

And yet, you feel... weightless, soothed, free... Important.

Deep in your mind, fear clangs it's bells, yet you cannot bring yourself to care.

On a whim you reach for the one of uncountable tiny dots lining the horizon, billions of light years away... And quickly scamper away as you Actually feel it's warmth on your conceptual fingertips. Abrupt movement stirs the ocean around you, displacing the stars and the din of 'voices' fades with the currents you've created.

The shock of the feeling a fire and the magnitude of the feedback your slight movement created sends your mind into overdrive. What's going on? You wonder, only half caring, and half in wonderment.

As you try to look at yourself, everything goes bright and the weight of the world once again presses you to the pillowy ground... Just what's going on...?

...

With a yawn, you tentatively open one of your eyes. Your are back in your dorm, with it's dull, gray walls and rays of light breaking through the grated window. You are in your bed, laying on the side, the coarse bedding bitting into your soft, exposed skin... Exposed?

Hurriedly but carefully, as not to alert your roommates, you glance beneath the sheets and instantly blush - you wear only your(?) panties, and there is no sight of the Suit. Did Alex changed you when you dropped asleep yesterday?! Y-you were seen by a b-boy! Wait, what?!

A worried voice liberates you from newfound intrusive thoughts. "...Mistress Jaqueline, I feel like so too. Do not worry, please."

You furtively look at your 'friends', both standing by and looking into the mirro- a broken glass shard attached to a wall as impromptu mirror.

"I'm not worried, just assessing the situation." Jaq's voice. At least that means she haven't killed you in your sleep... Yet. When you see her reflection, she's deep in thought, meanwhile Alex looks himself over in dismay, adjusting his already flawless suit tirelessly.

"...I don't know. Something's not right..." He says, frowning. All of them seem to be distracted. Hmm.

> Quickly get your spear and confront them about yesterday. (1d100 DC70)
> Quickly get your spear and confront them what they are talking about. (1d100 DC70)
> Pretend you are asleep, and eavesdrop. (1d100 DC60)
> Greet them, get up to get dressed, challenge them on yesterday. (1d100)
> Greet them, get up to get dressed, join them in conversation. (1d100)

And:

> 'C': blushing and fidgeting (bonus to talking rolls +10) (RES-2) current RES:58
> Deep breaths... Just don't.

Rolled 2 (1d100)

>>5642096
>Greet them, get up to get dressed, challenge them on yesterday. (1d100)
> Deep breaths... Just don't.
Be stranger if we did let their selling slide.
Well, time to play to that high charisma of ours. We have the advantage in that they sold our stuff without permission. So ask what they were thinking.
If they ask where we were, we lie and say we went looking for Se-Young to convince her to turn herself in but that she went crazy, and a struggle ensued that ended with her shooting herself and us having to get a change of clothes.

We should also plan on checking up on Se-young; we left her without a means to defend herself. I wonder if we can claim her former room, it was pretty nice and might have some hidden goodies. The reasonable excuse being we don’t want to room with folks who would just sell our stuff and undress us without permission. Or we could paint it as wanting to look for stuff that could aid Jaq by securing that room.

Rolled 73 (1d100)

Res roll

I hope the other anons roll better.

OOC

Soul reading time! Does soul even?! Nvm! Da! Da! Da! Prove your Worth! are you an attentive reader? Wob! Wob! It is, obviously optional... But what truly isn't?

QUESTion 1: "What's wrong with the roommates, WHY? Is it only them?"
QUESTion 2: "Where is Aki, and how to help her~?"
QUESTion 3: "Who Se-young might have apologized to?"
QUESTion 4: "Who is your best friend?"
QUESTion 5: "Why the Oceans tho?"
QUESTion 6: "How do you release the birdie from the cage? Do you?"

Are those ever related? Hmm~

Enjoy~

QM

>>5642118
RES roll is tied to the winning option. Now 2. It's not its own separate thing, CR is separate.

Actually, is it possible to roll 2 dices at in one post that are different? Last time I tried I couldn't. I could change it so that the last of rolls is the CR, as to reduce the necessary posts.

Rolled 92 - 58 (1d100 - 58)

I deserve a Gilded Potato Trophy for the will power of not going with this answer-roll, and giving others a chance... Also rolling CR.

CR please, at this pace you will never win untill the last day... Come on, do something. *Pokes CR with stick*

...Am I mad for typing with a random number generator? I think so. That's what timezones and lack of gae do to a homie...
...Really makes one empathize with Aki - Alone on a beach(thread), with others following their ways(sleeping), meanwhile bedridden(awaiting more votes) with sickness (ideas), and with pilling desires of gae... So meta. Truly poetic. Every word etched on page; an unintentional memoir of the Author, QM unknowingly wrote themselves...

Anyway! Don't fail me, CR.

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>>5642305
The being known as CR.

>In a land easily confused for a Balkan lays a small house, with a bone-white veranda, on which a splayed figure procrastinated their day.
>Suddenly from the side of the garden a new Figure emerged with a confident gait, of a professional and proud degenerate.
>The name of that being, of the idea it represented, preceded it, and ignited the hatred of the old and young alike. All stood unified in their moral condemnation.
>A being whose origin could only be spawned among the writings etched by the very Divine Marquis himself.
>As they strode towards the enamored figure, they flashed a smile deceitful and honest at once. A smile of someone guilty of crimes that common morality and natural laws could only dream of.
>Veranda dweller falls to their knees, hammer to the ground they once called their own by their own commonness and fear.
>The visitor arrived, and stood straight above the confused owner at their feet.
>With contempt and glee at another's suffering they spoke those honeyed words; each more delightfully abhorrent than the next.
>"My name needs no introduction; for what I stand for stands above all else. It is me, The Poisoner, The Rapist, The Thief, The Arsonist, The Heretic, The Blasphemer, The Pederast, The Sodomite, The Torturer, The Pedophile, The Incestual, The Kinslayer, The Degenerate, The Proud Egoist. They all undermine my deeds. If only they knew..."
>"It is I who bred only to taste the delights of Incest... It is I, who swindled my dearest dying friend - oh so delightfully I stole all that's his: The Title, Wife, his Children's treasures, his very life... It is I, the one who poisoned my own blood for inheritance. It is I, who am the father of my Sister's, my preadolescent daughter's and my grandmother's children; and their children's too. It is I, who burned, killed, betrayed, swindled, raped and robbed for sport. Oh, so delightfully too."
>"Today I bless you, albeit with reluctance. Today I give you strength to create degeneracy this world fears it will fathom, but are you worthy of my approval? Me, who is the Father, and sometimes Mother of all terrible human desires?"
>Sun settled, leaving the owner question their sanity in the ephemeral, unyielding shadow...
>The shadow of the being others will call only as 'CR'.
>Utterly floored they said indignantly:
>"Wtf?! GTFO of this thread, you will get me banned!"
>THE END!

Wtf did I just wrote?!?! Wtf?!?! It won't be banned right?! Wtf?! A literal encyclopedia of crime. It's not bannable if it's mentioned and nothing explicit right?!?! Wtf?!? I can mention a character if I condemn them right?! They are the bad guy! The invader!

>>5642359
Holt.shit it wasn't meant to be posted it was a challenge from one of my friends. noKoooo why have I done that

>>5642359
"How evil can a character be" noooooo

>>5642359
Dammmnn I forgot you can't delete posts on 4chan...

>>5642359
>>5642365
>>5642367
>>5642373
It didn't happen. QM said so.

>>5642379
Hahhaha
Hahahaha
QM Aki you knew what you were doing.

Rolled 6 (1d100)

>>5642117
+1
We demand answers and damn we should have pulled an Aki on them to help our rolls.

>>5641876
We can become gorilla Yui.

>>5642013
We will never finish day 1. All these identities keep hogging Yui to themselves.

Rolled 24 (1d100)

How can we get dressed if they sold the spare clothes?

Anyways, we’re failing the speech check so let’s see if we can at least get a body language reading roll win.

>>5642584
>>5642117
Woah, a double less than 10... And a loss to the being known as CR. Talk about unlucky~ *cough* *Bonk*

>We demand answers and damn we should have pulled an Aki on them to help our rolls
In order to pull out 'Aki', or at least her 100/100 option you need to 'unlock' her via quest item... Or whatever she needs. The same as with others.

>We can become gorilla Yui.
Understandable. It's the True Ending. Why bother with dingy anomalies, government power plays, private sectors plots, and a fickle moods and deceptions of girls(male), when you can just return to Monke?

>>5642751
>How can we get dressed if they sold the spare clothes?
yours arent the only ones. Others have them too~

>>5642379
You can't procure proof~!

>>5642140
>RES roll is tied to the winning option
Are you telling me that the 1d100 meant to beat a charisma check also has to beat the CR roll? Even though in this case the C option wasn’t a decision on an action but a modifier. Why wouldn’t that be two separate rolls, one to determine how the charisma check roll and a willpower roll to determine whether the blushing/charisma modifier is put on? Seriously, why wouldn’t the RES roll like the CR roll be it’s own thing?

>>5642861
>Even though in this case the C option wasn’t a decision on an action but a modifier.
Eh, fair point... Damnit...ok. I will grant you that, but then you fail without the 10 to get anything at all...

>>5642861
I feel like I got cucked out of lewding cute Bois... I don't like that feeling ;_;
Eh, the being known as CR will have to wait then.

>>5642871
>fail without the 10 to get anything at all
Just how the dice play out, there's always next time, and Alex has already agreed to help.
At worst, we'll get stonewalled by Jaq about why exactly they sold the out stuff, and that will be it.
I urge you, QM, to change the RES rolls into their own separate roll rather than connected to first roll checks like char, strength, int, etc.

Smolpost in about 10 min.

>>5642906
>change the RES rolls into their own separate roll
I will keep the system as is, but in this case I should have said to cast 2 dice, one for talk, one for keeping it cool, but I didn't, so my bad. You won the 'no blushy blushy' but got Jaqed.

I don't want RES roll as a separate one cause it's messy and in the late Quest there will be many 'C' Option/'C' modifiers at once(preserve your RES...). I want to keep it somewhat visible and separate so that you can fail one but win another. Unless I misunderstood what you wanted.

>>5642920
>I will keep the system as is
Very well, it's just that the way I see it, there are two DCs. One is the initial stat check, and the other is the CR check. If the roll fails the DC for the initial is failed and is somehow lower than the CR check, we don't get to experience the failure of what we chose and instead have the CR option now. I fail to understand why you can't just ask us to roll a 2d100 with choices other than the C option, with the first roll being the stat check and the other being the RES roll.

I'll also admit that my understanding of RES being a separate roll was because of this line.
>No matter what the players decide, a roll of 1d100-/+RESISTANCE (RES) has to be made.

Please tell us next time when another dice is needed like this situation.

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>Greet them, get up to get dressed, challenge them on yesterday. [2,6=16]('C':+10)
>Deep breaths... Just don't [CR:34>6: Fail] -> 'C': blushing and fidgeting.
>body language reading [23: it's something]

As you lay, trying your best to reduce the skin contact of your bare skin with the unpleasant material, you analyse the battlefield further: you are alone with suspected mass murderer, and a dependable b-boy who could see... No!

'Deep breaths. This place is somehow influencing me, it has to be it. Damnit, I hate it here..." With air comes much needed clarity. You need to get back on track.

We are friends Jaq, don't do anything rush... A cursory glance lands on the spear... Neatly put alongside your suit on the opposite bed. Doubtless, It was Alex.
It only makes sense to know what happened yesterday, and why you are 'naked'...

With your plan somewhat set, and with the heart kicking out of your chest, you sit groggily to the cacophony of the old bed's creaks, which alerts the other occupants. You cover your chest with the bedding as they see you(?). Deep breaths... "Morni-"

"Oh, miss Nakamura, you are awake!" He jolts away from the glass, and struts(?) to stand next to your bed. Previous discomfort slides in favor of professional geniality. "Oh, sincerest apologies for interrupting. Go on, miss."

Your heart skips a beat when the towering servant boy proffers you a hand, but you quickly steel yourself (OOC: meanies! Ree).

"Good morning, I wanted to ask about... Yesterday." You accept the gesture, but look at Jaq instead. "You ordered Alex to-"

Loud stomps of many boots boom in the hallway, accompanied by an echo of a commanding voice.

Alex tenses and covers your palm with both of his, meanwhile Jaq's expression hardens. then she returns your stare...

"It's the third today. Seems things are going faster." Then she looks over... Herself? "Add this, and Se-young's going into hiding, and I think the pieces are set in motion." She says grimly. Does she know about Se?! Impossible. A thing to investigate further...

"What do you mean?" You say, as you gracefully get up with Alex's help, free hand stays at your chest, as you fight to withstand their gazes... Especially Alex's awkward passing glances.

"What exactly happened yesterday?" She ignored you, and pressed further. Cut it, Jaq is worse. Her passive gaze somehow making you squirm.

"Eh? I-I asked first. Because of you I-"

Knocking at the door interrupts you again... Just amazing.

Jaq looks at Alex and lazily nods, but stands still; Imminently, and to your relief, he lets go of your hand and goes to the door. "I apologize, madam, but duty calls." And you grab the sheets to cover yourself again... Why are you doing this? You got pants... Anyway.

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Once you are covered, Alex opens the door, and reveals two guards. One with a black helmet with a glassy covering for the face, and another, standing closer, without one. The former slowly glides into the center of the room, her weapon hanging at her chest as she apologetically smiles at your roommates.

Yet, she's taken aback when she sees you all covered, and quickly nods. "Apology for poor timing, girls. I will make it quick! We are to deliver the message from the 'authorities'. Long story short, lessons delayed. Sorry for... Interrupting~" She smirks, and hands Alex a sheet of paper.

"Well, for your own good, there are going to be bad people coming here soon, so better stay indoors... Although the director failed to mention a curfew so here is that, or maybe she did? But was babbling incomprehensibly, if so it doesn't count. Well, just don't break the usual guidelines, and we are fine." As she says the last part, she and her collage pat their weapons, although her expression is that of being bored.

Then she does a quick turn on her heel and walks back to the doors. "One more thing, it's not my business, or anything, but I would advise being polite, preferably pretty, if you see anyone... Not that I would doubt your looks, of course." She bows and kisses Jaq's palm, just like Alex often did, with a wide grin, but Jaq seems elsewhere, and doesn't react at all.

"Better not to talk at all, actually. oh, and- eiii?!

You all jump when the guard at the door slams the but of his weapon into the doorframe with a deep huff.

"Alright, alright, have a interesting day, girls." She says as she moves to leave, but when she does, you see a small Swiss flag on her shoulder and a plaque with the name 'Leonie'.

When the doors close behind her, awkward silence is cast on the dingy dorm, as Jaq seems to be deep in thoughts... And shaken(?), Meanwhile Alex reads...

You aim to ask Jaq again, when Alex speaks and interrupts you. You aren't even mad anymore. You saw it coming.

"We are instructed that lessons will occur in 3 hours time, do you hear, mistress Jaq?" So you have plenty of time... Well, convenient.

Jaq merely nods, still thinking, but mutters anyway: "Aki, we need you dressed... Today, if you have nothing, take one of mine, or Alex's. We cannot gain any suspicion. Not this far. I need to know if you know anything." B-but you asked first...

You don't get to ask however, Jaq drops on her bed and nestles into her bedding, with a small smile and a sigh of relief audible for all.

Then she just stares at you, emotions once again gone, leaving only a impatience...

Also, did your eyes fail you, or is everyone just a little more... No, ridiculous. Jaq always was... but the way she expresses... No. Alex is different too... What does it mean?

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Just what to do...

....with friends like those... Can choose more than one.

> Be honest and tell Jaq what happened... Maybe she knows something? Then go. (1d100)
> Tell a fancy story... Believable of course, then go. (write in) (1d100)
> A deal, she tells you, you tell her (what?)
> Stick to your guns, have her tell you, without you saying anything. (1d100)
> Ask Jaq what are her thoughts (1d100 DC:70)
> Write in, combine, etc.

The more you add the higher the number necessary for more info for all 'friends' choices.

...With clothes...

> ...Wear Alex's... A just a little too big. (RES-2) (physical stats down 1)
> Wear Jaq's. It's a too tight, but you can manage... (RES-1) (physical stats down 2)
> Surely, they it won't be THAT suspicious... It's way too large too. (physical stats down 2)(charisma down 1)
> Just take a towel or a sheet. Decency be damned... (RES-3)

...with time... Can choose more, but risks being late. You have 3 hours,

> Ask Alex to go to the 'Black Market. Together... (2~3h)
> Check out on Se-young. She should be awake. (2~3h)
> Look for those 'Bad people' in the hallways. (~1-3h)
> Have a chat with your roommates, especially Alex. (~1h) about what? (1d100)
> look for those guards, they seemed talkative. Maybe they know something more? (~1-3h...)
> Visit Angelina. She always was cute. So why not? (~1h)
> Ask upperclassmen about Se-young, and other student council members (~1h)
> Examine other students (~1h)

With time you can pick 2, and see what happens then give up on the latter if you deem it too dangerous. BM and Bunker are the most time consuming/risky for time.

>>5642946
I need to make a Word file where I explain mechanics. This way I won't spam thread, and it will be easier to access

>I fail to understand why you can't just ask us to roll a 2d100 with choices other than the C option, with the first roll being the stat check and the other being the RES roll.
I guess it does makes sense. From now on keep doing 2 dice when needed. Makes sense.

>>5642975
Here I will count rolls in order you wrote your votes.
Example:
A,b,c,d,e
11-32-22-44-5
Means: a:11, c:22

>>5642958
Fuck! You succeed CR check, I just begun writing before I saw it. Consider it:
You got Jaqed on speech, but keep your cool... Damn you... *Sniff*

Also, always feel free to ask anything, especially if something's unclear. I'm aware I'm not the best at explaining mechanics; due to inexperience, or my flair of writing.

>>5642920
>Smolpost in about 10 min.
I elected against smolposts. They don't really work and just stunlock. Damn timezones...

Rolled 77 (1d100)

>>5642975
>Tell a fancy story... Believable of course, then go
>Half-truths. Tell her we went looking for Se-young, found her, a struggle ensued, she shot herself in despair, and we had to get a change of clothes and return, for there was nothing more to do.
Leaving out specific details like the fish being the cause of the struggle, we died, and Se-young didn't successfully shoot herself, and letting implication fill in the rest. It would be a major faux pas for Jaq to insist on more detail, considering the implication that we saw Se-young take her own life.
>Jaq's clothes
What does down 2 mean?
>Black market with Alex
Can visit Se-young later, but there are better times than now.

>>5641624
>> It's great, but I think he need some more versatility. Since it's guerilla warfare, maybe stealth and living off the land, Do-it-yourself like sewing etc? More on that tomorrow, today I'm tired...
Living off the land is doable. B-man is more used to living off a city's underbelly, but he knows some guys. That's really how his world works, and a good clue to his motives here, i believe.
Stealth, only some tips. B-man knows how to disappear in a crowd, gray man theory and all that. But sneaking around, not so much. There's also the option of using crossdressing for that, again, knowing the right people helps, but that won't help in a school where Yui's facial features and stature are easily identifiable. Outside, it'd be another story. Duck in a closet as a cute girl, and come out looking like a totally different girl~! Alas, there's the RES to consider...

I'm thinking his guaranteed success actions would only come to play with making and setting explosives. It'll be useful. Flashpowder is scary for the nervous and the uninitiated, you know?

>>5641707
>Hopefully we don't get more otherwise we will have to start a timeshare on the beach.
"So close, yet so far! You've gotta expand your mind, man! I mean literally! Nothing stopping you from making more rooms linked to the beach. It's a castle, it's got rooms. That courtroom or that red-light district bar you wanted? They can be made, you just need the right architecture and set pathways. Also, you all should figure out if the beach should be the central part or just another place. That stuff's important, but I get there are more pressing matters. Still, it could be beneficial. And it would give you people a place to be alone in. That's the real issue with systems. Keeping everyone from trying to bloody murder each other..."


>>5643107
I'll support. It'll be tricky, but we could play off our next visits to the bunker as honoring her memory, then invite Jaq once Se-young has a good hideout so she doesn't get too suspicious?
Hopefully Yui's charisma (cuteness and vulnerable appearance, more like) can reach through to Jaq's sociopathic little heart!

>What does down 2 mean?
The QM seems to be using levels for skills, but we don't have a complete list. We know there is below average, average, and above average, but nothing else.

>>5643134
Roll, roll, anon! A 1d100!
We gotta sell this half-truth like OxiClean.

OOC:

1. Food for Thought:
> I purposely omitted certain questions, half to spare space, and part for others to maybe ask them. Will you?

2. Mental Fortitude:
> They say propaganda impacts us less when we know it's there. You are Yui, why are people acting weirdly Today? Small RES(+1) buff if someone points it out.

3. Choice Paralysis:
I thought if it's not viable to just make smolposts with less choices, but this quest is already excruciatingly slow, so I tried this method. I'm not sure if its a good way of handling things, so I would ask for feedback... It also kinda wounds character development, but meh, whatever.

>>5643107
>What does down 2 mean?
Average goes down by > below average > bad (around -20 on all DCs in physical rolls, just assume it physical rolls to be Very difficult) also, just so you know, it's Jaq's. Hope you won't destroy it.

You are daring to lie to Jaq as well, but hey, no matter what, you will probably get out without much trouble with those rolls~

>>5643134
>We know there is below average, average, and above average, but nothing else.
Ahah! Smart boy!... Or girl. Soon~ you

>Living off the land is doable. B-man is more used to living off a city's underbelly
I will spoiler and say that there are vents all over the place, maybe he could allow Yui to bypass traveling with the hallways... It will be very useful... Soon~

Also you can still roll, 77 is an ok number, but when lying to an observant, socially acquainted and intelligent person who knows you well from observation... Well...

>>5643146
>Well
Counterpoint, she cannot disprove where we were, the scars and bloodied weapons back up the struggle claim, plus the suit, we really did see Se-young attempt suicide and that’s a fresh enough memory to evoke emotion for acting, and we are lying by omission, which is harder to pin down.
She may be good, but she isn’t all knowing.

>>5643165
Yep, I'm talking about a certain fact. Not all.

>>5643165
Also you give up on further questions? Can ask anything to Jaq now. Sure, results may wary, but still.

this quest is stupif and you're all gay.

I vote to sniff the womans feet.

>>5643212
You are lucky, we are going to female dorms, most likely.

Also, isn't life at its best when IT IS stupid? Hmm, interesting and stupid are the way towards the great Monke~

Rolled 2 (1d100)

>>5643143
Yeah, my bad, I always forget the roll since I do it last.

>>5643146
> They say propaganda impacts us less when we know it's there. You are Yui, why are people acting weirdly Today? Small RES(+1) buff if someone points it out.

Jaq mentioned day three, and some things being in motion. If I was really paranoid I'd look at you saying there are vents everywhere and question if something gaseous has been spread into the dorm rooms while the students are asleep, which Yui would have escaped due to him being in the bunker. And dead.
Or it could be another part of whatever anomalous stuff brought him back to life, since it also seems to be affecting Se-young.
Third option, since you used propaganda, is that the heavy security presence and the events from last night about Se-young killing people and being on the run are being used for fear-mongering and keeping people docile. An old but effective tactic.

>>5643291
>2
Yeah, I'll take that 77 chief.

Rolled 7 (1d100)

>>5643107
I support your decision. Man switching between sites fucks up my dice typing.

>>5643146
Wait the vents are Yui sized? Vents should not be that big or is that normal for bunkers? Can we find the ac units and armory like that?

Rolled 47 (1d100)

>Rolled 2 (1d100)
>Rolled 7 (1d100)
Charisma checks are cursed. We need Se-young nearby to improve rolls or resort to the supreme authority from which all other authorities are derived.
>Body language reading roll.
>>5643200
>Ask about the day three and things being in motion comment.

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>>5643605
>Ask about the day three
Jaq's comment was about the fact it's the third time guards/someone with heavy boots passed the dorms. Not days.

>>5643134
>Hopefully we don't get more otherwise we will have to start a timeshare on the beach
>Nothing stopping you from making more rooms linked to the beach
True Ending: Interdimensional, Atemporal Tourism!
> Yui opens up a hotel in his, and all others students minds to which curious dimensional travelers and things from beyond our plane move to. Ensuring peace and stability between the ancient Gods and earth.
>Aby end: Aby imbibes Eldritch knowledge and loses her mind to it(in a 'positive way'). Gets into magic stuff and accidentally creates a great filter for civilisations in the Galaxy. So interesting!
>Aki end: Aki gets mind broken(in a 'positive way') by tentacled husband/wife/thing that will never, ever, ever leave her(it actually became part of her). Husband is equally as gae so she doubles as a lewd waitress for the mind bar and PlayGod Bunny~
>Spirit end: opens up track team for 'things' to build their tentacle muscles meanwhile overcoming mountains and threatens ancient gods to have them commit seppuku if they give up halfway.
>B-Man end: has shares in Yui's mind hotel, purchased by helping. Doubles as a everything manager, almost was a bass, but someone with going by the name CR swindled him and took the position(and most profits). Yui doesn't need to know. Gains from the enterprise allowed his to buy his 'company', and so he's the CEO there too... That CR thing creeps again tho... (Accused of sleeping with a particular waitress).

Wasn't I supposed to write an Update? Oh, well.

>>5643291
>Propaganda thing.
I will say it's the daily corruption gain, and passing a 40 threshold. But the reasoning, while you hint it, is still eluding Yui. I will alter the character voice to be less gae, but RES eludes you. No wonder really, we didn't get Se-young, or Aki to get insights either to the possible past or corruption.

>>5643306
>Wait the vents are Yui sized? Vents should not be that big or is that normal for bunkers?
They shouldn't. Those vents were built atop already existing small cavern/burrows systems. It's big enough for someone or something to crawl through, but one needs to find entry ways and open them... And be able to navigate the dim convoluted tunnels. (Here B-Man could be useful?)

Today's update will be late. Got a lot to do relating to my Thesis and few other things... Although does it matter when everyone is active at in like 10 hours or so?
Hmmm. Questions, questions~

>>5643778
Time to become a tunnel snake and slip into these holes. Wait that came out wrong.
Se-Young end: Become a husbando or mistress to Se-Young as we elope with her to Korea.
>>5643873
Its all good QM Aki.

>>5643893
>Se-Young end
Considering last thread, Wuxian said she fell in love with Yui due to his rebellious spirit, that sounds tenable. I’m heavily biased to her.

>>5643896
>Wuxian said she fell in love with Yui due to his rebellious spirit
It's not canon for me. Not that it's bad, but back then... It was rushed.
Now, she still feels something... But what? Love could be the answer, just don't take it as the only answer, please.

>>5643893
Hmm, now you are all there... Huh. Well I will get to writing in about 2hours.
Also fun fact: durning my Collage, I had to do OVER 50 separate presentations... And it's not over. FFS

Damn, I'm like 90% finished with this update... But I'm so tired, and I'm not happy with how it turned out at all. Sorry I will update tomorrow morning (around 10h from now).

This was a hellish day for me in terms of paperwork and it sucked my creativity dry. Will try to update 2ce tomorrow, assuming there will be votes, or make a very long one update without choices, given it's about traveling to BM and meeting folk and what you can do here.

Once again, sorry.

>>5644156
Fuck this. I'm doing this.

"Convenience is poison. One must accustom themselves to pursue any intention as soon as it appears, regardless of difficulty. Otherwise one burns out, gives in to doubt, starts fearing oneself. The bolder the dream, the more surely it becomes dust when the moment is lost." Let Pathologic quotes carry me...

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>Tell a fancy story... Believable of course, then go [77: Success]
>Body language reading [47]
>Ask about the 'things being in motion' [?: Failure]
>Jaq's clothes
>Black market with Alex
>The changes - [Partial Success]


laying on her bed, Jaq's stare seems to nail you to a cross as you stand motionless in the middle of the drab dorm, as if it was a courtroom. Glancing at Alex, he seems just as uncomfortable with the signals of his Mistress.

Guess you won't leave this place until you give her what she wants. With a deep breath you return her stern gaze, but begin moving towards the wardrobe where Jaq and Alex store their uniforms.

"You probably know already. I went to look for Se-young." You say slowly, fishing for a response. Jaq merely nods.

"Your guess is correct. But I can't work with just that." She lays completely still as you reach the wardrobe proper.

"I will take yours, Jaq." You say, picking up her uniform, and taking a deep breath; it's now or never...

"I found her. She wasn't faring well, fear and loss get to her... And she... She... I don't wanna talk about it Jaq." You voice low and shaking as you imagine what could have been.

"What exactly happened?" Oh, for...!

"You don't need to worry about her. Why I need new clothes... Please, Jaq."

She sighs, but then a smile graces her visage, which makes your heart stop.

"I presume you mean your companion killed herself? Close enough to warrant new clothes? And you slept well? Although, you didn't wake up worried either..." She seems deep in thought, yet her smile unfaltering.

"No. Your friend is alive. Safe, or at least stable. You weren't as worried when the guards came too... so you weren't seen, and she won't be found. We are safe." Well, at least bunker, dying and fish folk part is out...

"Jaq, I..."

"It doesn't matter." She cuts you off with a wave. "She performed her role perfectly, now her performance is finished. I don't care what is her further fate. You should stay away from her too, She has nothing to offer you now. Useless and spent tool that outlives her usefulness..." Smile morphs into a grin.

"...Mere hindrance, that's what she is. If you won't accept it, she will drag you down with her as she drowns... Her history precedes her." She nearly chirps, and her smile finally relents. The contrast between her words and her innocent pose and tone making you and Alex flinch... it seems she isn't lying about her intentions.

You had a question about her previous words too, about things going faster... But no. It's a bad time for it.

In silence you try Jaq's uniform. Soon Alex moves in to help you with the buttons, meanwhile Jaq rests on her bed, as if nothing happened. It's nice of him... Maybe you should go get your stuff back... You and Alex could use some 'fresh air'.

You point at your armoire, the at the door, and Alex gently nods.

"Mistress Jaqueline, I will take la-"

"Of course, be back on time. We can't attract attention we don't need... And don't die."

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You leave with a hurry, if Se-young's information is true, you just survived an encounter with a serial killer... Was she angry? ...Or? It's so difficult with her...

Behind you, Alex grabs the doorknob and says back into the room: "Good luck, mistress Jaqueline! Don't overdo it." And bows, then closes the door and takes a breath.

He looks at you with tired eyes, and apologetic smile. "Don't hold it against her, Madam, she carries her weighs too, and struggles to express her true feelings... Mistress's a good girl at heart."

You somehow doubt that... But who knows. One day you may learn, assuming the good is a poisoned needle in your sleep... Ehh.

"Oh, while we are here, allow me to officially apologize for, well, taking care of your clothes, Madam. I will have you know, Mistress Jaqueline ordered me to make sure you are faring well... and that suit looked uncomfortable, I meant no offense."

The memory make you feel hot, especially since he didn't mention if he touched anything, or not... but you shake the feeling away quickly. His presence somehow soothes - something about that calm and collected behavior makes it easy to focus. Maybe why Jaq holds him with her,? How did he got like this?

As both of you finally set out, you finally get to see the hallways a during the day since your 'death'... It's surprising how easily one can get used to the concept.

All around you you are surrounded by now familiar bleak, yellowy walls, with their emblematic peeling paint and cracks. The lights for the most part hold on, only sometimes one of them blinks, as if hell bent on keeping things abnormal. Occasional window provides a sweet reprieve, if not for the grating... Kinda like modernist art... Jesus, you hate it here.

Anyway, what should you talk about durning your travel? What to focus on? Alex looks eager to talk as well... Hmm:

>'C' Gossip with Alex, a lady needs her stress relief..! What the whisperers whisper~? (RES-2) (Scoops about BM! - Improving rolls there)
>Ask about his relationship with Jaq... (1d100 DC60)
>Stay quiet, be on the lookout for anything interesting (decrease negative encounter chance)
>Talk about why he is a butler, and if it's fun! ... Why 'Mistress', 'Madam'. Also, don't call me 'Lady'!
>Ask about why he is there (1d100 DC70)

Attention is such a fickle thing...

>'C' Focus entirely on Alex, it's Soo fun to talk to someone who listens! (RES-1)(Roll+20/bonus scoops about BM!/Ms.Müller/Angelina) (1d100 DC30 to accidentally reveal secret of your own...)
> Just stay aware of your surroundings and conversation.
> Pay attention to the road (Talking Roll-20, no scoops) (greatly decreases negative encounter chance)

>>5644280
Also before questions arise: there was no DC on lying, because Jaq made up her mind before you spoke, she just wanted to know if she's in danger or not. What you rolled for was her reaction, and it's fine, she *probably* won't go after you or Se-young - for now, maybe even forever? Who knows? Not you...

Few other things:
1. Please, have all votes be replies to the post with votes, it's so much more convenient and easy for me.
2. Don't forget your rolls, if you pick 2 roll options, or add an option, proactively add a roll.
3. There are 2 CR rolls for both options, so 2 rolls. Can be made in one post. Hopefully idk how this site works...
Now I go flop... So tired. Convenience is poison, tho~

Rolled 50, 79, 8 = 137 (3d100)

>>5644293
>Ask about his relationship with Jaq... (1d100 DC60)
>Just stay aware of your surroundings and conversation.

>>5644293
>(1d100 DC30 to accidentally reveal secret of your own...)
ffs, it's part of the FIRST CR option, not the second.
Also if means additional roll, if it's below 30 you blurt out a secret of your own. Oh no~ I will roll what secret.

MECHANICS CHANGE:
I've elected to add RES decrease on Crit fails.
>2-9: RES-1
>1: RES-2
It should hopefully add pressure to more pressure to rolls.

And RES up on Crits:
>95-99: RES+1
>100: RES+2
Initially I was against it, as I feared it would spiral out of control
makes sense as doing good makes Yui feel in control and motivated, meanwhile terrible fails dampen the mood and self-esteem.

Rolled 61 - 58 (1d100 - 58)

>>5644293
Rolling CR~

Rolled 1, 43, 39 = 83 (3d100)

>>5644293
>>Ask about why he is there (1d100 DC70)
> Pay attention to the road (Talking Roll-20, no scoops) (greatly decreases negative encounter chance)
Alright, so dice will be: talking , first CR, second CR.
I'm guessing >>5645113 means that the CR for both options is now 3?
My reasoning: no scoops doesn't matter if we don't take the C options anyway, negative encounters are risky in our current state, and it would bog this thread down even more...

Hmm, reminds me of DoL travel mechanics. I will say it was usually a time/danger trade-off, just in case you like the idea.

>>5645118
God fucking dammit. I'm guessing the -2 RES will apply unless we get a 100?
Or...everyone else votes to support the other anon.

>>5645118
>means that the CR for both options is now 3?
Yep.

>DoL
What DoL? I haven't heard that scoop! Pray tell~

>>5645121
>I'm guessing the -2 RES will apply unless we get a 100?
I don't expect a 1 ever going though NGL... Might change in to 10 in general, as I wanted this quest to go faster. I will try to write the next update more generally without all the dialogue and prose.

Should I roll tie breaker, or wait another vote?

>>5645136
wait

>>5645144
Then I will update tomorrow, it's late where I live. Take care~

>>5645136
DoL is a game I had talked about in the other threads, Degrees of Lewdity. Part of my reasons and why I pushed for the more warlike actions is because I played enough of that game to jump at the chance to burn down a similar-looking system. It's a porn game, but as usual with niche fetish stuff, it's weirdly in-depth. Very in-depth.

Also just wanted to say that this last update has completely sunk any possible Jaq ships I could have ever had in mind, sorry to say. The tool comment basically cemented that it's just a matter of time until we're thrown to the wolves. Unless she turns yandere. Which wouldn't change anything, really.

>I don't expect a 1 ever going though NGL
Not sure what you meant there.

>>5645151
Jaq is a bad roommate.

>>5645151
>Not sure what you meant there.
Given that there are three of you, means there will be 3 rolls, the chance of you all agreeing on a thing, and still having 1 is nearly inexistent.

There are ways you can handle Jaq... Might require certain items tho... Soon.

>>5645157
Hey, hey! back in thread one i told you all how we should have stayed with Mikhail~!
Also... 'bad' is relative. Maybe she's a 'bad' roommate but one you might just need?


>>5645151
>The tool comment
The tool approach/transactional basis of relationships is the essence of Machiavellian 'ethics'. She's a good student... Maybe you can fix her~?

...Or she fixes you... Be careful.

Rolled 73, 71, 93 = 237 (3d100)

>>5644293
>Ask about his relationship with Jaq... (1d100 DC60)
>Just stay aware of your surroundings and conversation.

Okay guys kill or risk being Jaqs pawn. We can go along for a bit but Jaq will notice we keep going to Seo and if we get rid of her we will also have to kill the butler as we are the only ones with motive.

>>5645268
Downright heroic rolls there. I would've suggested taking out Jaq based on the fact she got Alex to sell our shit. Sure she can be crazy, that's fine, but don't touch our stuff.

Rolled 89 (1d100)

Rolling for Encounter:
>1-9: 'Bad people'
>10-19: Guards from before
>20-33: School's Staff
>34-49: Other students
>50-75: Peculiar outsiders
>76-90: ???
>91-100: Jaq catches up to you...

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>Ask about his relationship with Jaq... [DC:60<73: SUCCESS]
>Just stay aware of your surroundings and conversation.


As you gain distance from the she-dragon's nest in silence, a few questions pile in your head, but one in particular stands out.

"Say, Alex. Why did you cover for Jaqueline? When you took my things, I mean." You say, pointing at Jaq's a little too tight uniform.

Suddenly, he slows down, seemingly at your innocuous question. When you look back, he looks you straight in the eyes, evidently pondering something.

"I-I didn't mean to offend! Just curious about your relationship is all." You blurt out, but he shakes his head with a gentle smile.

"Of course. I suppose, It only makes sense for you to be interested." He says with a sigh, then looks around the empty hallway. "I suppose, it's also fair for you to know, or rather - you should know."

"You make it sound very serious."

"It is, Madam. Without delving into history, among other things, I am here to protect Mistress Jaqueline, especially from herself..." He trails off and hastens again, so you curiously follow. "All you need to know is that I've chosen it."

"But why? Don't you know her views... They are obviously antisocial and dangerous, you are merely her pawn..."

"I, a pawn? Possibly. And yet, deep down, I reject that she truly believes what she's saying. This hope is what's keeping me going, reality notwithstanding. Something to latch onto when this place bears it's teeth, something beyond me. Do you understand, Madam?

"I will need to... Mull it over." Is he delusional, or... Or willfully ignorant? To gamble everything on hope? Absurd.

Seeing your doubt, he goes on. "She's a good person at heart, I want to see this quality of hers Before I perish here, or at least I want to die trying. Increasingly, I worry she needs you, madam, more than me..."

"What do you me... Huh?"

Both of you halt when... A small cat(?) crosses your path. Black, shrouded with a motley of different colors; brilliant golden dots and flowing purples. The explosion of colors at odds with bleak and monochromatic corridors. In silence, you try to comprehend...

...Until, cat's hollow eyes meet yours, and suddenly it all makes sense... You feel light like a feather as you are embraced by gentle indifference of the universe.

"...Oh! It's Z'Athu'reen!" You giggle, head and tongue aches as you utter the name, but it doesn't matter, you have Your Cat back! Alex stares at you with confusion, until he too looks back at Your Innocent Cat.

Then, massaging his temples, he nods and smiles too. "...You are lucky to have such a stellar cat, my lady. I apologize, yet I forgot, Where were going?"

You gently pick up Your Kitty and it's sleek to the touch. Sweet! "We were going to... The Black Market!" And beam at him.

"Oh, yes. Thank you, Madam! let me lead the way." He proffers his hand and you earnestly accept, cradling Your Lovely Cat with the other hand. Like so, you travel to your destination. [RES-1]

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Soon you find yourself at the entrance to the biological female dorms. Single guard stays in the way. And as soon as he spots you, he rises both their gun... and your heart rate. Fearfully you cling to Your Kitty for comfort. It's so cool

Yet, Alex calmly waves his hand twice; instantly the guard halts and moves to the side with a surreptitious "I haven't seen anything. Don't cause trouble."

Surprised, you look at Alex. "What... happened?" A sad smile greets you.

"It doesn't matter if it's family, a private enterprise, or a secret governmental institution, corruption remains the same. Always." He said with pained voice, then waves you to go in.

As you enter you are hit with the difference of style. Your dorms, as well as the hallways in general are dull yellow, meanwhile here every was blue with dim, white light. Working lights as well. They are quite relaxing, and made Your Kitty glow a little, or at least reflect light in mesmerizing ways.

As you pass classes, Alex informs you how the female dorms tend to be empty, most biological female students, supposedly, spent their times in small cliques, and rarely go out. Exception being the Black Market. Which is 'technically' open to more people. Which is at its heart, more of a club activity 'gone wrong' than an actual organization, albeit it's influence shouldn't be underestimated... Given how complacent the guard was, he might be right. The 'Black Market' is

Finally you reach a navy door at the end of the corridor. They are quite plain, with only a small taped papers saying: 'Enter at Your own Pyr-Peril!', 'Shines Welcome!' and 'NO BOYS ALLOWED!!!!(Alex and Kevin are cool)'. Hmm, wonder why Alex is fine... And if you are in any peril.

Alex stops and turns towards you, leaning on the wall next to the door and smile... He really is cool when he tries.

He takes a breath and says. "Lady Nakamura, we are here. I advise caution. The club's president tends to be overtly into their little roleplay of criminals and can get rowdy, and with all due respect, you don't look like the toughest one...
yet she's quite friendly and caring at heart. I advise just playing along with her for now. With them all, really."

"...Alright." You ponder, while petting Your Cat worryingly. It's sad how quite they are, but they are cute anyway.

"Of course, madam, since it is my fault, I offer my assistance. Oh, and don't forget to mention that Jaq sent you, it should mellow her down a little."

...There you are, the 'Black Market' club...Well how to approach it? Should you go alone? Will they love Your Cat too!? They are girls. They have to, right? Hmm.

Well, to the theater!
The crew? Should you take Alex with you?

>Your expertise could be useful... Assist me, please... Also why and how are you 'cool'?!
>I need to handle it on my own. Wait here, please.
>You can go now Alex, I will handle it.

You won't leave Your Trusted Kitty! ...Right?

> 'C': Take Z'Athu'reen with you for emotional support! (???)
>...Animals might not be allowed in their club.

But, how to present yourself? Maybe a new image?

>Criminal roleplay? New Mafia Boss petting Her Cat Ominously it is! (Requires Z'Athu'reen) (1d100)
>Play the role of Femsona Aki Nakamura, like always. (1d100)
>Hmm, 'No Boys'... Ostentatiously Female it is. (RES-2) (1d100)
>Play the role of a male, Yui Nakamura.
>'No Boys' allowed? D-dont tell me what to do..! Ostentatiously Male... You aren't just cute! (1d100 DC80)
>Play the role of one of Personalities, or that one dude. (Which and how?) (1d100)
>Write in a role! (1d100)

The PasSWorD?

>Say Jaq sent you.
>Don't mention it
>Write in

Another update straight out of lecture hall~
Said I won't do it again, but lmao, not doing anything but whispering around gets boring quickly.
>The crew? Should you take Alex with you?
Here you can write in too.

Also, you can RENAME Your New Cat if you so desire... maybe uttering those names wont hurt that badly? Or maybe keep it a weapon? What do?!
> Write in the same if you want.
Can also veto someone's name if you don't like it.

>>5645846
Before any accusations, no, it's not me forcing Gae, that RES fall is connected only with the initial... Contact so to speak. The rest of the way towards gae is on you.

Rolled 25, 81 = 106 (2d100)

>>5645834
>Come with and assist. The debt is unfulfilled until it is repaid in full.
> 'C': Take Z'Athu'reen with you for emotional support! (???)
>Play the role of Femsona Aki Nakamura, like always. (1d100)
>Say Jaq sent you
>Name the cat, Cat.

>>5645834
>Your expertise could be useful... Assist me, please... Also why and how are you 'cool'?!
> 'C': Take Z'Athu'reen with you for emotional support! (???)
>Play the role of Femsona Aki Nakamura, like always. (1d100)
>Say Jaq sent you.
>Name the cat, Don Fluffles. (Its a SAO Abridge reference)

Just for this moment we have to unleash the beast that is AAAAKKKIII NAAKAMURA. So back to Jaq so Alex has to see something to believe that if he also agrees that Jaq is wearing a mask. I just don't know if we can risk be-wait we are more important? How, why, if anything I assumed Jaq would think we are a threat. Also damn it chtullu stole our soul.

Rolled 74, 76 = 150 (2d100)

>>5646576
Rolling for Aki time.

>>5646576
>Also damn it chtullu stole our soul.
You sure it wasn't Nyanlathotep?

>>5646576
>>5646577
>Play the role of Femsona Aki Nakamura, like always.
It's just being like we always are. You can't use 'Aki' options yet, as you haven't 'unlocked her'.
(btw BM is where you can get most illegal shit, including Persona Quest items for all personas)

>>5646576
>Alex has to see something to believe that
I will just say: with Faith alex Leapt into this Either, Or question and it might Painfully take him to Danish Cemetery.

Rolled 55 (1d100)

Rolling Z'Athu'reen's influence on the girls... (Added to the winning Roll)

Rolled 75, 9, 3, 22, 19, 5, 96, 88, 92, 55 = 464 (10d100)

Rolling for items left unsold/lost.
>Spare Clothes, x2
>colored pens
>HRT pills, x10
>sewing kit
>crudely sewn pencil case
>floral tape
>whetstone
>needles
>hairspray
>butt plug
Spare clothes roll each 40 is one set.
HRT pill roll is each 10 is one pill.
The rest is 40 due to time (-10)

Sorry for late updates, but I'm literally drowning in shit. Today I had an exam, tomorrow too, next day too. And still have to finish my thesis and learn defense subjects... And soon have a intense lifeguard training theory and practice.

I'm trying guys, sorry. Life is hell for me, I will try to squeeze out an Update, but I have this weird mindset now where not doing what I have to do makes me feel terrible even in free time...

Sorry guys, will update tomorrow, rn I'm to tired.

>>5647334
Ahhh yeah. We got our clothes back and the butt plug so we don't get in trouble with the teacher. At least we got a place to sell off the HRT pills.

>>5647423
It good QM Aki life is important to deal with first.

>>5647423
It's alright, life comes first.

>>5647334
It's okay QM, I know the feeling, and frankly I'm dealing with my own version of it as well right now.

Will drop a big, fat update after tomorrow's test. Sorry.

>>5648389
Looking forward to it. Are we rolling dice for something/the last set of choices in the meantime or have we passed DC on everything?

>>5648389
>172 posts
>72 by qm
Dire

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>>5647927
>>5647621
>>5647568

An important message... I'm sorry, but I don't think I can't continue this as QM.

So, I intended to post one more update, then go out and say it, but I realize it will be quite creatively restrictive if I do so...

A week ago I said I will be incredibly busy near May, so I wanted to rush through it with double updates, but it didn't quite work... And the time is now.

Trust me, I DETEST leaving my stuff unfinished, but I'm in a state right now whereby starting to write I feel guilty for procrastinating my Collage work, and vice versa. This consciousness sucks up all fun from writing, and turns it into yet another responsibility... It's not really fun, and quality suffers. I will still hang around (to provide Gae~), but being a QM is too taxing for now...

So my question is...
> Is anyone willing to pick it up? No need to adhere to what Ive written at all. New thread?

With that being said, I don't regret it. Wuxian came up with a great idea, keeping it alive was fun. It definitely helped me as a writer.

Again... I'm sorry. It really stings to leave something unfinished... But terrible, rushed ending feels even worse.

I might start something similar once my Collage is finished in about 2 months, or something clears up, but for now, it just costs too much, and I don't wanna burn myself as a writer by turning a hobby into a chore... Sorry.

>>5648881
Continue Prince of Drag

>>5648884
I dont have a problem with this quest at all. I actually have a a lot of ideas.

My problem is that I don't want anymore responsibilities for now. I will try to come back after 8th of May, as by then I will at least have lifeguard training over, but for now I literally can't host quests, I need to focus and get over my current responsibilities.

Also I hate how that one post before gives it a different vibe. I knew what I get myself on, and I didn't mind at all, especially given how talkative I am. My QM senpai started similarly, it's part of the road.

Sorry, I won't host any quests for now (but I will provide low commitment Fanfiction. Don't think you are free from the Gae~)

OOC:

It's understandable if you don't wanna, but could you tell me if you had any issues with my writing (yep, I literally leave to get milk and have the aplomb to ask you for a favour~)

> How were the characters?
> I'm aware that I am a slow paced writer, it protrudes from the norm here so far as I've seen, given I am raised on Fiction.live, but was it ok?
> (I might do the restart of it once I'm freed form shackles of last months of Academy, so the knowledge is useful)

I absolutely don't intend to end QMing, but I need to have a real free time for it, currently I can't do much without guilt at the state of my thesis... Fuck.

>>5648896
Continue Prince of Drag that was better

>>5648899
Did I stutter? Short fanfiction sure. Full on QM, not now.

>>5648881
You tried. Especially for a concept like this. That's all that matters, QM. I hope to see your next attempt.
>>5648896
>feedback
You randomly capitalized at points in the middle of sentences; I suspect you were typing on a phone or something.
>Characters
I don't know, to be honest, we got good chunks of the personalities which was interesting to read, and it seemed we were still in the intro stage of what you had planned. So I could definitely tell you had an idea of the characters, but we simply lacked the time you needed to explore them.
>Slow paced
An update a day is the norm, but two or three, isn't crazy, and a week is a bit worrying. You provided enough chunky updates for the time frame. Did an admirable job on that front, I would say.
>thesis
Best of luck!

>>5648908
>points in the middle of sentences
You mean related to Your Cat? Or somewhere else?

>typing on a phone
True tho.

>An update a day is the norm, but two or three, isn't crazy, and a week is a bit worrying
I was under a impression that updates should be daily, I don't know why I havent thought of this... 3ce a week seems doable, even between 1-8 May.

I will leave(Soon exam) a question: is anyone willing to:
a) pick it up
b) follow this further, even if I would post once every 2-3 days or so? Maybe not at all during before mentioned period?

I despise quiting halfway. I don't know how I haven't thought of slowing the pace first, but now I wish I could delete this post.

Cya. Think it over, please.

>>5648946
I don't mind waiting. I have said before that I was considering picking this up, but I am in a roughly similar situation and will be for at least the next couple weeks, so I can't really substitute. That and we are in the middle of an event you created, so I can't take over that very well.

And yeah, while daily updates are preferred, having a constant schedule can be switched by good communication with players. If you can't post at the usual time, try to make a post at that time or in advance. You don't even have to explain why or give an ETA. Anons here almost universally have bad memories of QMs flaking, so they need some reassurance or they may just drop the quest on their own terms.

>>5648946
I can wait.

>>5649313
No need to wait long right now~

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>Come with and assist. The debt is unfulfilled until it is repaid in full.
> 'C': Take Z'Athu'reen with you for emotional support! [55]
>Play the role of Femsona Aki Nakamura, like always. [74]
>Say Jaq sent you.
>Name the cat: Cat, Don Fluffles, Nyanlathotep


From She-Dragon's nest to a She-lions's den... Hopefully, dealing with Jaq taught you enough.

"Alright." You shot Alex with a glance. "I will take you up on your offer. Your debt remains."

Alex bows and says smoothly. "But of course." Then moves up to knock on the door. "What's the plan? And... Is the cat necessary?"

"Plan is to be authentic... I mean to the femsona! And y-yes! Z'Athu'reen's going too...Oh!?" Pained wince saves you from blushing. Alex fares no better, yet still manages to nod. Come to think of it, you might have to change the name... Later.

It's time to get your hard earned stuff back. You take a deep breath and Alex knocks.

Instantly, a startled yelp emanates from the inside, followed by a loud cough. Looking at Alex, he seems to have anticipated this, as he glances back at you and shrugs.

Quick-paced steps echo towards the doors and a shy, brittle voice asks. "W-Who is it?"

"...Shinies." You snort at that, seriously? A secret password... Actually it might make some sense here, roleplay or not...

A loud silence follows, but as Alex patiently waits, so do you, petting Your Mute Cat all the while. Actually, given how long you were lovingly petting it, a single sign of life would be appreciated, but alas.

"Must be brave to come here, and at this hour no less. Brave or foolish." Comes the late reply in sterner tone, accompanied by the clicking of a lock.

"Wait where you are." The skipping steps ring out again, this time delving back into the room, followed by sounds of hitting metal and labored grunts. Then silence... Broken by a shout.

"Alright, you may enter!"

And so you do, Instantly, a gust of dust greets you, forcing a fit of sneezing. As you try to adjust to the new environment and stop it, the voice from before scoffs.

"Heh, a new face? Welcome... Welcome to my lair!"

With your eyes finally clear, the inside of this 'lair' becomes visible, and instantly proves your previous conjectures about who is a 'dragon' and 'lion' wrong.

The 'lair' is no room, but a massive storage area with dozens of pallet racks and blank boxes scattered all around haphazardly. It's design seems a little out of place above ground with it's gray, modern and sharp aesthetics. It looks more akin to the bunker far below... or an actual dragon's lair with it's hoard.

It's evident. It's where most of the facility's equipment is kept... Wonder if it connects to the bunker too.

"Fascinating, isn't it?"

The voice comes from bus-sized Throne-like structure in the middle of the area, made out of dozens of metal trunks and containers stacked on each other. It's center covered by crimson sheet. On this contraption sits your interlocutor, proudly scrutinizing you from high above.

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It might be the contrast, or the distance you are yet to close - or the combination of both - but the girl with glasses atop seems tiny and frail, even more so than Jaq. Maybe that's why her regal black suit and deathly stare from atop her 'throne' fazes you so little. Kinda like petulant child... Not a dragon

Doesn't help that a weird part of you wants to yell 'copyright infringement!' for some unknowable reason..

As you walk closer her attention shifts to Alex. "To which do I owe the visit so soon, servant? Changed your mind? Tired of your old master?"

With a chuckle he politely replies: "My fidelity to Lady Jaqueline remains unchanged, I'm afraid." He nudges you slightly ahead. "Madam came to retrieve the 'shinies' I brought here by accident yesterday."

"...It was 1.32AM. Today. Whatever! We WILL discuss your loyalties later. But for now..." She glare back at you. "YOU have my undivided attention. Don't waste it. It's indeed rare for the outsiders to look me in the eyes. Me, the Boss of the Black Market. Me, who has fingers in every pie. Me..."

Alex steps up. "Milady is short on time, 'O'. Cut it, you will have fun some other time."

The girl whimpers like a puppy, but collects herself quickly. "...Alright, pronounce me 'Omnia'. What do you want exactly?"

"Well, Hi. My name is Aki Nakamura, nice to meet you." You say, trying to sound as friendly as possible.

"...Hi." 'Omnia' says curtly, but looks away.

"Oh, and this here..." You shrug The Cat in your arms "...is Z'Athu'reen. Agh?!"

All of you cringe, with Omnia flailing in her throne. The Cat stares at you all with cosmic indifference. Thankfully, you managed to hold them... Wonder what would happen if you dropped them.

"Actually, I think They need a new name." You say sheepishly. "How about 'Don Fluffles'?'"

"Cat. Just call Them Cat... or Nyanlathotep, Agh!" Not agAiN! This time she nearly falls, but steadies herself.

"Ugh... Why not both?" Alex interjects, clenching his head. "Both seem good."

"Hmm, yes, indeed." You and Omnia say simultaneously, then giggle. "'Cat Don Fluffles!'"

"...I'm overjoyed at your cheer, but we are on the clock, madam."

Afterward, you chatter for sometime, with the 'Boss' turning less and less serious by the minute. She proudly tells you how she volunteered to the position of storeroom manager, and from there manipulated the cliques of girls by supporting those who liked her, meanwhile sabotaging opposition. How now she's the artery by which all things flow. And all things find their way to... Outside, or inside. Promising.

All is well, until you explain that Jaq sent you to get back the items - which made Omnia frown - but she agreed.

From her high ground she says with stern voice once again. "It's unbecoming to take what one gave. Tell that to that boy Jaq.. No offense, Aki." Then she points at the massive shelf behind her. "My assistants are dancing somewhere, take what you came here for by yourself. They might have taken a few things too."

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You will ignore her remark for now. Even Alex swallows his desire to protect Jaq. Together, you pass her blocky building, and she slowly and carefully descends. Then she paces towards one of the doors on the other side of the area.

"I hate you boys, I really do. Although, I think I came into possession of something YOU should have a look at... I left it there- Eiiiiii!" A loud squeak and even louder crumbling echoes throughout the storage. "...I-I am alright... It should be here somewhere. It's kinda messy... And the lightbulb flickers... it's kina sca- No! Give me a minute. Or ten... M-Maybe fifteen. Why d-does it hurt so much." She yaps and moans in pain quietly from inside the room. The DIY Thorne obscures the line of sight.

...Well, you have your own things to do! Hopefully, she won't die out there.

As you reach the designated shelf, Cat Don Fluffles stirs and jumps away! "Hey! Be careful!" You yell, as they scamper away leaving a trail of glimmering paws... Somehow you get the feeling that no matter what they will be back. But why now of all things?

Undisturbed, Alex reaches for the box. "Madam, I think it's this box." He looks inside and... "Ah, no. It's not. There is no indication which is which, only some colorful threads. Do the girls here make sense of it? With all due respect, I honestly doubt that."

You look inside the container and find the office stationery. At a side glance, in another closed box, you see a broad metal shaft protruding from a small opening. There are a lot of them. Hmm, there could be an opportunity here...

What should you do while Omnia is busy? (Can choose multiple, but it will take time. Will be followed in order voter wrote. All require 1d100, need at least two votes to approve)(all searches risk 1d100 of finding... Inappropriate materials.)

> 'C': Open all Lootboxes! Wait, no, just look what's inside! Don't actually take anything. (-2)(2x the risk)
> Search for your things only... Or what's left of them.
> Scour for Cat Don Fluffles and see what got their attention!
> 'Everything finds it's way here' search and take what you find. (Write in what for bonus in rolls for it)
> look for objects you heard about in your sleep. (Bonus to roll)
> Go check out on 'Omnia', she didn't sound all that fine, help her find whatever she wanted.
> check out the 'throne'.
> Write in.

Should you stay? (Only 1)

> Omnia wanted to show you something, it's rude to just leave... Tho she's rude too. Once she's done, leave.
> Stay for Omnia to finish and continue your chatter and giggles a little more (scoops!) RES -2
> Leave sneakily before she can see you again. (1d100)
> Tell her you leave early, so she can prepare what she wanted for later.
> Write in.

Any questions while here, for Alex, or Omnia, or maybe play with Cat Don Fluffles? (Optional)

> Write in

>>5648896
Dice mechanics are fine and the concept you made your own was great. Also it was nice how you integrated the black market to help boost all the personalities. Characters fun and made me question and theorize about everyone's motivations. Its normal to have like an update every one or three a days on qst. This is not fiction live where we can spam chat and shitpost pics.

Also you could do updates on weekends only or twice a week in the afternoon. Just any kind of schedule so we know when to check in or shitpost at each other.

>>5649361
> Search for your things only... Or what's left of them.
> look for objects you heard about in your sleep. (Bonus to roll)

Guys ignore the siren call for gatcha it will just take all your money, pride, time, and hope in the world. Trust me I got trapped by one. Cat Don probably wants some alone time after we carried him for a while. As for looking for things we can come back after gossiping and earning Omnia points which leads into.

> Stay for Omnia to finish and continue your chatter and giggles a little more (scoops!) RES -2
Aki option can give us more of a read on Omnia as we do a body read to see if she is a chunni or navigate her offers. If we hit it off we can have our own friendly quartermaster at our back which will massively improve supply runs.

>Write in questions
Ask Omnia who is her tailor for her cool suit and ask her if she is sure she doesn't need any help in the back.

The help question is mostly to make sure she is not dead and the suit is small talk to help boost the chatter and giggles. Try to come off as someone with value and entice her to us.

Rolled 33, 29, 40 = 102 (3d100)

>>5649361
>>5649504
+1.
>Or somewhere else?
I figured it out, its because you use ... alot and my brain doesn't like that.

>>5649504
>ask her if she is sure she doesn't need any help in the back.
>The help question is mostly to make sure she is not dead and the suit is small talk to help boost the chatter and giggles.
For that you should pick:
> Go check out on 'Omnia'
And choose it's spot in priority. (Unless you mean afterwards, once you are done here) questions are for when you are done with 'when Omnia is busy part'.

Don't forget rolling!

All search options include your things already, you won't just leave them if you find them
> Gatcha means - find them... And keep opening! What inside the next one?! (No actual interst in taking anything else, just move on to another)
> search for objects - your stuff + look for quest stuff.
> Search and take things - write in what you search for, and try to sneak it away.
>Only your stuff - finishes after you get your stuff.

So only one is necessary, if you want your things.
Mb for not explaining it very well, but the 3000 is a scary thing.
Although, I suppose, only a poor master blames their tools...

>>5649749
>its because you use ... alot and my brain doesn't like that.
Noted! Thank you~!

>>5649766
>All search options include your things already,
Ignore me. Brain lagged after waking up. You are doing fine here, just Omnia option is problematic.
>So only one is necessary
Wrong!

>>5648985
What would be B-Man's quest item? Could be useful to know it now~

info:
> I will try updating today and tomorrow to offset the 1-8 period.

Rolled 76, 94 = 170 (2d100)

So, there is weird thing in the votes, I roll, and no B-Man item... I will wait till morning, then I will assume:
> Go check out on 'Omnia', she didn't sound all that fine, help her find whatever she wanted.
As the 3rd pick, unless anyone disagrees/votes differently.

In the meantime CR roll and how long it takes for Omnia to finish. For time: 1d100/2

>>5649796
I really don't get this entire vote and you going back on things like three different times honestly, and I got very busy yesterday, so my lurker habits have taken over, sorry.

>>5649858
My knee-jerk answer, and probably his would be a suitcase full of delicious, delicious C4, but this would be a bit much lol. He needs anchoring more than anything else, so...wait what do the others even have? I don't remember, and I'd like to know what degree of exoticism are weird I should ask for.

>>5650203
>I really don't get this entire vote
Sorry guys, mb.
Essentially, you choose to do things meanwhile Omnia gets the things. That's the first part of the vote.
You can choose many things, they will be done in the order you vote them in. Rolling dice shows how fast you done it, and if you have enough time for more, so feel free to pick many, but mind the order.

Second part is getting out, or staying. If you stay you have to wait for Omnia which will take some time. (Depending on the roll Ive made)

Then questions/playing with Cat for last.

>so...wait what do the others even have?
Aby has Glasses, Spirit a pair of durable boots, Aki has ???.

>I don't remember, and I'd like to know what degree of exoticism are weird I should ask for.
Personally, I thought of going for a Eroge game to honor their 'past employments' so to speak. Kinda based on your comments~ hehe

>suitcase full of delicious, delicious C4, but this would be a bit much
It actually isn't. But there can and will be consequences for all parties involved. Also you have to really schmooze Omnia to sacrifice herself to get it, or risk it, at least. Everything finds it's way here... From outside or inside.

Once again, sorry for lack of clarity.

Rolled 88, 69 = 157 (2d100)

Rolling for what you find... And if there are any improper surprises
Stuff:
1-33: Glasses for Aby.
34-66: boots for Spirit.
67-100: Something for B-Man.
Surprises:
1-68: Purity remains unspoiled.
69: May Aki be with you... For whatever God you believe in, won't be after THIS. RES-3
70-100: Guess, the girls have their needs too... RES-1

>>5650806
OK. That happened. I did it for a joke and it happened~! Gae is back on the Menu, girls~

Time to sacrifice our purity on the altar of Aki~

It kinda fucks up the script. Well... I CAN rewrite~

>>5650809
Can I ask for a can of Gae-repellent?
Jokes aside, an eroge wouldn't really work that well...well, if C4 is a bit much...hmm, a baseball bat would be too much for several reasons...I guess if boots are fine, then a nice backpack. Basically a brown schoolpack,I think they have Eastpak in Switzerland? Or is it France? Not very girly, so hard to conceal or make part of an attire unless you're making a bold fashion statement, but can carry a lot of things and it surprisingly durable under most conditions.

Also, masks unite, the GAE has broken containment!Engage emergency countermeasures...wait what do you meant you guys don't have any?

On a serious note, while "le 69 roll" is funny, I would rather it didn't screw us over too much past the -3 RES.

>>5651210
I have not prepared for 69 and had no defenses in place. Aki about to join an orgy with the girls.Also fuck I keep forgetting about the dice command.

>>5651328
Is the earlier rolls still open? Maybe you can change the tide still.

Rolled 41, 62 = 103 (2d100)

>>5651328
Oh okay hold on. Its either dice+2d100 or /dice+2d100 so I am trying the first first.