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>>5928713
You and Buu continue flying off, with Lapis and Chuu Lee close by. “So, this shouldn’t take much time, right?” Lapis asks.

“Yeah, the MOGUERA units have been completely reworked for something like this, and they should be able to handle most of the hard work. We’re mostly just gonna be monitoring them for the time being. Even with the predicted worst case scenario on how deep the fires are, it shouldn’t take more than half a day at most.” you answer.

Lapis nods. “Good to hear. And Gohan? Thanks for this. Monty’s gonna be overjoyed once this is over.”

You smile and look forward. This should be a pretty easy little mission. And it’s not like any of Towa’s goons are gonna be specifically targeting this place, of all places. …Maybe Fu will be snooping around, but if he wants to do that he could at least actually talk to you while he’s there. In any case, you, Buu, Lapis, and Chuu Lee are almost there. You can actually see a vague glow in the distance… one that almost looks like an open gate right to hell as you start go get closer.

So this is the place. Merkez.

>A. Well, better get things started! Gas masks on, land, and get to work
>B. Scout out the area first, there are supposed to still be some people living here after all
>C. Wait for a bit, you have some others headed your way still (who?)
>D. Something else?

>>5928715
>B.
>D. Make sure Mess Officer Buu has lunch planned out.

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>>5928715

>B. Scout out the area first, there are supposed to still be some people living here after all

Ki sense, scouter sense, and keep an eye on the Moguera's sensors of the area.

>C. Wait for a bit, you have some others headed your way still (who?)
Krillin! Monty is his nephew after all.

>>5928728
I'll support that D.

>>5928715
>>5928728
>>5928735
Secondporting

>>5928715
Support as well
>>5928728
>>5928735

>>5928735
this C is good

>>5928735
Who's Monty?

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>>5928715
“Okay, we’ve still got one more person coming, but we’re just about here. Should sense things out before we start, supposedly still a few people living in the area.” you bring up, starting just that as you slow down a bit. However, there’s another important thing you need to address. “Mess Officer Buu, still got our lunches ready?”

“Uh-huh! Uh-huh!” Buu exclaims excitedly, pulling out the little Capsule container and a different food container. “Buu got it all ready!”

“Thanks bud! All right, let’s see…” Focusing your Ki sensing, you can get the read on a good dozen people in the surrounding area, divided up into three or four groups. There’s a good deal of wildlife, but there’s almost a “hole” in the where you can feel Ki near and around the central crater area, with smaller “cracks” devoid of much life energy. Matches what you were told by Trip. There is, however, something odd you pick up on. You can almost sense a faint presence INSIDE the giant burning hole in the earth, though it’s too vague to really see who or even what it might be.

Setting the MOGUERA units down and having it start up its sensors. Lapis and Chuu Lee seem to have sensed the same things you have thus far, though Chuu Lee crosses her arms as she looks off towards the glowing crater. “…I’m not the only one that feels that, right?”

“You’re not, but I can’t exactly get a read on it.” Lapis replies, to which you nod in agreement.

A moment later, Krillin teleports in, and gives you all a wave. “Hey guys!”

“Hey Mr. Krillin!” you greet with a smile.

“Krillmeister.” Lapis greets as he shares a fist bump with him.

“Lazuli doing okay with the kids?” Chuu-Lee asks.

He gives a quick nod. “Yeah, she decided to take ‘em shopping for a bit.”

MOGUERA finishes its preliminary scans, relaying that it’s identified both the currently burning coal seams, burned out ones, and even some untouched ones that can be closed off before they’re reached. It does look like there’s a LOT of currently burning stuff, and it goes down pretty deep, with an initial seam around 50 meters deep, leading to several others much deeper, down to about 400 meters.

>A. All right, let’s get things started. Head to the crater
>B. Try and go for one of the groups of people around here first, let them know what’s going on before you start
>C. Really should try and focus on that thing in the pit, if more people are sensing it than you, then it’s no false signal, it’s there
>D. Something else?

>>5928819
>B.
>D. See if the locals have any advice for safe traversal near this thing, or any rumors about that presence.

>>5928819
>C. Really should try and focus on that thing in the pit, if more people are sensing it than you, then it’s no false signal, it’s there

>>5928819
Support >>5928843
Then >>5928844

>>5928874
Support

>>5928874
Sounds good

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>>5928819
“Still some people in the area, should let them know what’s about to happen, and maybe see if they have any advice on things to watch out for, stay safe while we’re getting this done. Might even know what that… thing in the big burning pit is.” you suggest.

Krillin looks in the direction of it, rubbing his chin. “Huh, now that you mention it, that is pretty odd.”

“Sounds like a plan. Let’s head out.” Lapis states as he floats up and starts to head off.

You and Buu head off in a different direction, locating a small house off a dirt road that had clearly seen better days. Heading a bit closer, you see someone there has noticed you. Looks like… a mouse person, and an older one at that. He’s staring at you and Buu as the two of you land, leaning on the railing of the house’s porch, a cigarette in his mouth. Not especially surprised by you and Buu flying, heck not especially surprised by Buu to begin with. Well… here goes nothin’!

“Hello, sir!” you greet with a wave.

“State yer business here, kid.” he demands grumpily.

Ah. Well you kinda expected that. “Um… hi, I’m part of a group of people who’ll be working on clearing up some of the… you know.” You gesture in the direction of the glowing pit in the distance. “Coal fire and all that.”

His eyes narrow as he blows a smoke ring. “Ya don’t look the type.”

That’s a fair assessment. “We’re a bit atypical. Look, just, want to make sure you and any other folks in the area are aware. There’s going to be some mining equipment used in this.”

“Buu brought lunch!” the mini Majin declares proudly.

“Chedda! Who’s out there?” a woman’s voice asks from inside the house.

“Some kid and his tiny Jiggler pet, says he and his buddies are gonna be puttin’ out some of the coal fire, Gouda!” the mouse man shouts back. He turns his head back to you, now more… curious than suspicious. “How exactly ya gonna be doing that?”

“Mining mech.” you answer plainly. “We’re mostly here to make sure it’s working as intended and keep it from causing anyone living here undue trouble.”

“Change from the Royal Army’s way of handlin’ things.” Chedda grunts.

You rub the back of your neck. “Eheh, I… will take that as a positive, I think. Also, if it isn’t too much to ask, you have any advice for us on like, safe traversal and the like? Also any things to watch out for, like hostile wildlife or anything that frequents the… pit over there?”

(cont.)

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>>5929022
He blows another smoke ring, then crosses his arms as he answers firmly, “If yer gonna be workin’ here, we got three rules for ya to follow: Don’t bother folks much. Don’t forget your mask. Don’t upset the Mothman.”

You blink. “…The, er, Mothman?”

He nods in confirmation. “Don’t upset ‘em. Bad things happen.”

“What a moff-man?” Buu asks.

“Big critter. Likes the light. Foretells disaster. Upset ‘em and you’ll regret it.” the mouse man answers bluntly.

You look in the direction of the pit again. You still sense a presence there, maybe… that’s it? Focusing harder, you do get the impression that this is… at the very least something LIKE a person, if not one you’re familiar with. “Er… thank you then, sir! We’ll try to be done with this as quickly as can be!”

“See that ya do.”

You wave to the man and start to fly off, getting your gas mask on, telepathically contacting everyone. ‘Local I talked to seems to be aware of the thing near the pit, as far as I can tell. Might be some kind of moth person?’

‘That’s what the people I met seemed to imply.’ Chuu Lee comments.

‘Well as long as we don’t pester ‘em, shouldn’t be too much of a problem, right?’ Krillin asks.

‘Let’s hope so…’

>A. Just get everything set up and ready to go, looks like you’re in the clear here
>B. Try and locate this moth guy, maybe he’s actually friendly? …Maybe you can telepathically communicate with ‘em?
>C. Maybe you can observe it from afar, see what this thing’s actually after
>D. Something else?

>>5929029
>B. Try and locate this moth guy, maybe he’s actually friendly? …Maybe you can telepathically communicate with ‘em?
They would probably have an interest in getting to the source of these fires.

>>5929029
Support >>5929046
Kato is the Mothman's name Leo?

>>5929046
Support. Wonder if it's the legendary Super Arlian!

>>5929063
stop reading my notes

>>5929029
>>5929046
The prophecies! The aliens did this!

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>>5929029
You know what? You’ve got an idea. You start to make your way towards the inferno hole and keep your senses on this Mothman guy. Okay, you do have a solid feel on ‘em. You… think this might be a sentient, maybe totally sapient being, if not exactly a typical one. Which means you might be able to communicate with it! …Maybe? Well here goes nothing.

Focusing your mind, you do your best to send a telepathic message to the creature, first making one thing clear: ‘We mean you no harm.’

Stopping in midair, and getting Buu to stop with you, you notice the Ki of the thing rise. You let your own energy rise a bit so it’s more noticeable, but not threatening. And… you hear squeaking noises in your mind. What? Wait… okay, you can sorta focus more on them. It’s getting ideas across, if not quite with full words. It… doesn’t quite seem to trust you on that. It does also seem distracted. You can roughly translate some of that from pure idea into words… though what you’re getting is mostly ‘LAMP’ and ‘SPICY LAMP’ and ‘SPICY LAMP HURT’ over and over.

…Okay trying something new here. ‘It hurts because it’s not a good… lamp. We’re here to keep lamp from hurting others. But we need to be able to shut it off. Can… you help with that?’

There’s slightly less squeaking in your mind, and more some bizarre noises, but they’re still getting ideas across. Mostly a sense of caution, but a partial willingness to see if you’re being truthful. You then sense the thing move at fairly high speeds, though not really trying to run away. It’s more like it’s trying to lead you somewhere? Okay, this is good.

“Come on Buu, we might have a lead on this.” you tell the little Majin, speeding after this thing.

When you catch up to it, you end up at a… mine shaft? Interesting, but you guess it makes sense. Looking around, you catch glimpse of two red lights further down the abandoned mine’s entrance… which you can guess, based on what you sense, are the creature’s eyes. It sends a message to you more directly, and you receive it as ‘SPICY AIR STRONG IN CAVE.’

Aha, that makes sense.

>A. Thank you, Mr. Mothman. We can start from here. Call everyone over
>B. Let Lapis and co. find where they think is best for MOGUERA, you and Buu can investigate here
>C. Do you… have a name, Mr. Mothman? Or something we can call you, at least?
>D. Something else?

>>5929150
>B. Let Lapis and co. find where they think is best for MOGUERA, you and Buu can investigate here
>C. Do you… have a name, Mr. Mothman? Or something we can call you, at least?
>Or is it Miss Mothman?
>D. Ask our sword how it feels about spicy air.

>>5929150
>A. Thank you, Mr. Mothman. We can start from here. Call everyone over
>B. Let Lapis and co. find where they think is best for MOGUERA, you and Buu can investigate here
>C. Do you… have a name, Mr. Mothman? Or something we can call you, at least?
>D. Did the spicy lamp hurt you? We can provide help with that.

>>5929150
Hit supports >>5929164
And I support that and this D. >>5929160

>>5929150
>>5929192
I'll back that

>>5929150
>A. Thank you, Mr. Mothman. We can start from here. Call everyone over

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>>5929150
‘Thank you, Mr. Mothman!’ you say telepathically. …You know maybe this thing has a proper name? Couldn’t hurt to ask. ‘Er, pardon, but do you have a name, or something to call you by?’

You see the red eyes deeper in the cave tilt slightly, almost like how an owl tilts its head to observe something. You’re given projected images for a moment, and one of the more complete sentences it’s been able to present to you: ‘THIS ONE... LEO’, followed by, ‘CALLED BY… MOTHERS…’ The image of something very vaguely humanoid and yet avianoid, and almost like it’s wearing some kind of suit or dress or something, followed by the image of two… fairies to your surprise, and finally- …wait that’s Mothra!

…

Okay you probably should have expected that. Mothman. Mothra. It’s… odd that it doesn’t look much like her or any of her smaller offspring, but you’re no expert on Kaiju biology and you have no idea what that first thing was regardless. Plus the way the thing is projecting the image of Mothra to you is certainly more... cutsey and sweet than you are really used to. Eh, maybe that’s just how he thinks of his... moth mom, you guess. ‘Say, did… the spicy air hurt you at all? If so, we can help you.’

There’s a blink of the glowing red eyes, and a sudden rush of wind as the creature flies out of the entrance in a burst of speed. It then goes into a forested area nearby, but makes sure you can still vaguely see it, perched on a large branch. Still can’t get a clear idea, but you notice its body is predominantly black, and it has wings of some kind that seem to cover its body more like a bird’s, yet with a shimmer and pattern to them like a moth’s wing scales. The thing then telepathically responds to you, showing a hesitance to allow such a thing from you. However, it also gives the impression that it might need to be looked over. There are… also the words ‘VISION’ and ‘PROPHECY’ repeating a couple times circling around your head.

…

You know what, sure, the thing might be able to fortune-tell. Somehow. Well, here it goes. “Hey, Buu, can you approach that guy over there? But only approach, wait until it’s okay with you coming closer before you do anything. It might need help.”

Buu looks up at you, then gives a nod. “Buu understand! Help good, but make trust first!”

(cont.)

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>>5929245
You hold your hand out to high-five him. “Atta boy, bud.” He then waddles off proudly, while you next check with everyone. ‘Buu and I have started an investigation into a mine shaft area with our Mothman pal nearby, if you wanna head over here to start up MOGUERA over here it might help, but I’d like to head into the mine shaft first. Up to you guys on where you think it’d be best.’

‘Gotcha, Gohan. We’ve spotted a place nearby that might work, but Krillin’s gonna head your way too.’ Lapis responds.

You look back towards the mine shaft, then decide to check something. With your hand on the Muramasa, you hold it up and ask it, “How do you feel about this ‘spicy air’?” You’re mostly checking for if it has a reaction, but seems like a good idea nonetheless.

The regularity of its pulses of energy do seem to change slightly, but not enough to cause alarm, so as far as you can tell this is just normal toxins deep down in here. For now, at least. Krillin arrives as you start to head in, waving for him to follow you. Pretty dark, so you form a small orb of Ki to help light the way.

“So… what’s the deal with that thing?” Krillin asks, clearly meaning the Mothman outside.

“Apparently Mothra’s… kid? He claims he’s called ‘Leo’ by his ‘mothers’ and at the very least one of them is Mothra herself.” you answer. “I’m not completely sure, to be honest, but the thing also might be hurt by the toxins in the area, so Buu’s gonna look ‘em over when he’s able.”

“Heh, good that you’re looking out for something like that.” Krillin says, and you can tell he’s smiling underneath his gas mask.

As you head in deeper, you notice that the air somehow feels… heavier. It’s being filtered through the mask perfectly well, but there’s a thickness to it you can just barely notice, but notice nonetheless. There’s also a considerable increase in temperature. Tracks with what you’ve been made aware of so far, but you’re gonna keep your guard up, just to be sure. No telling what’s down there…

>DRAGON BALL TUFFLE QUEST KAI #53… Paused.
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>>5929246
>Krillin says, and you can tell he’s smiling underneath his gas mask.
Krillin needs one? Jk, TFR!

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>>5929248
Thanks for playing

And okay, we're back!

>>5929246
https://youtu.be/j8VZisPH7ZE?si=zn-J8R4J1iHUblnt

As you and Krillin march on down the mine shaft, you do notice some collapsed tunnels where there’s a noticeable increase in air temperature radiating from them. There’s… also something rather foul down there, not enough that you think your mask isn’t effective, but enough that it’s concerning. You… weirdly also get the impression of a Ki signature much, much deeper down.

“Hey, you feeling that too, Gohan?” Krillin asks.

“I think so…” you reply, trying to focus to get a better read on it. Hm. Too far away, and not giving off enough energy to really tell what it is. “Got any clues on it?”

“It feels… rotten, somehow.” Krillin remarks. “Not in the sense that I can smell it, but the Ki feels… wrong.”

>A. Well, no harm in trying to get just a little closer. Gas masks will notify the two of you if things get too much to handle
>B. Maybe Buu can seek it out? He’s not gonna be affected by this stuff nearly as much as we are, and he can keep us informed if there is something suspicious going on down there
>C. Probably should turn back for now. Just make a note of where that is and deal with it if it becomes a problem later
>D. Something else?

>>5929848
>B. Maybe Buu can seek it out? He’s not gonna be affected by this stuff nearly as much as we are, and he can keep us informed if there is something suspicious going on down there
Buu Canary!

>>5929848
>B.

>>5929848
>B.
>D. Canary Buu needs a scout codename. Buu Buu Birdie?

>>5929848
>B. Maybe Buu can seek it out? He’s not gonna be affected by this stuff nearly as much as we are, and he can keep us informed if there is something suspicious going on down there
>D. Something else?
"Time for you to show how stealthy you can be Buu."

>>5929848
Support
>>5929857
>>5929874
>>5929878

>>5929879
Ooh, this too

Rolled 15, 5, 15 = 35 (3d20)

Hmm...

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>>5929848
“Buu’s likely going to be able to handle things better than we can, maybe we can have him check it out?” you suggest.

“That can work.” Krillin replies with a nod, placing two fingers on his forehead and holding his hand out. “Here, grab on.”

You grin just a bit, then tell him, “Nah, I’ve got something of my own I can do.” That causes Krillin to raise an eyebrow at you, so you focus on the area right outside the tunnel. “Kai Kai.” And you teleport out of there, spotting Buu near Leo the Mothman, hands out and… healing the thing. You smile at that.

Krillin appears next to you. “Woah, when’d you learn how to do that, kiddo?”

You look down slightly, a sad smile on your face, even though he can’t see it. “Fu said I should be able to do that… right before my dad got hit by one of the shards.”

There’s a beat of silence, then Krillin places his hand on your shoulder, reassuringly reminding you, “We’ll get ‘em back. And I know he’s okay. Takes way more than that to keep Goku down, haha.”

You turn your head and give a quick nod of agreement, then wave to Buu. “Hey bud! Got a mission for ya! Leo all okay?”

Buu turns his head and grins wide. “Uh-huh! Him no longer hurt from spicy air.” The creature leaps into one of the trees, the red eyes staring at you and Krillin. Buu laughs a little at that. “He funny!” The little Majin then marches over to you.

You place your hands on your hips. “Okay Special Agent Buu, we need you for Operation Canary: searching out a Ki signature of something deeper in the mine down there. You’ll need to show off your stealth skills, too. And for this mission, we’ll need to give you a code name. How about… ‘Buu Buu Birdy’?”

“Hmmm… Buu can do!” he declares with a salute.

You salute back. “Keep us informed, Special Agent Buu Buu Birdy.” He proudly starts to march down the tunnel, humming a little tune to himself as he does, you and Krillin watching on.

Briefly, Krillin glances at Leo the Mothman still observing the two of you from the trees. “Well… looks like it’s still friendly?”

“Yeah. Still not entirely sure what his deal is, but he’s not hostile.” you state as you glance in the same direction.

Krillin next focused on you. “By the way, how’d you pull off that teleport? It didn’t look like Instant Transmission. You said Fu brought it up to you, but like, what is it?”

>A. Explain to him about the Kai Kai and the supposed healing arts you also have, since you’re technically an apprentice Kai
>B. Weeeeell… that’s something I’m mostly keeping under wraps, for now
>C. Check in with Chuu Lee and Lapis, get a status update on MOGUERA
>D. Something else?

>>5929925
>A.
>C.

>>5929925
>A.
>C.
>D.
Wait for Buu Buu Birdy's signal.
>E.
Can we scan for the likes of Aquma, Black Water Mist or Destron Gas-type substances and compare it to this spicy air with the MOGEURA if we have not already?

>>5929925
>A & C.

>>5929925
Support
>>5929949
>>5929952

Rolled 8, 12, 4 = 24 (3d20)

Hmm...

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>>5929925
“It’s because I’m technically an apprentice to a Supreme Kai.” you start to explain. “That allows me to use certain abilities the Kais can call upon. The Kai Kai, a form of Instantaneous Movement that requires only the ability to clearly visualize the target destination, and not lock on to anyone’s specific Ki.”

“Sounds pretty handy. Though I guess it’s not something that can be easily taught, huh?” Krillin questions.

“I mean, I think it requires a specific training and like… Ki type? Zarid was able to learn it pretty quickly when I explained the concept, as were Tapion and Minotia. But Zarid’s training under his Earth’s Kami, and Tapion and Minotia are apprentices to a Supreme Kai like I am.” you explain. “Though I guess it also comes with some other perks, like an easier healing ability.”

“Hmm… come to think of it, Mr. Popo has a Magic Carpet that sorta has something similar to that, just in a limited form.” Krillin recalls. “Plus, I think Trip is able to teleport to certain places on her own if I remember a talk I had with her correctly… well, still, that’s plenty useful.”

Oh yeah, you figure Trip’d have something like that too. Well, regardless, you’ve still got a mission here. You check in with Lapis and Chuu Lee, asking, ‘How’s MOGUERA doing? Its sensors working well, everything operating as intended? How about scans for like, anything involving Black Water Mist, Destron Gas, Aquma?’

‘So far all systems are green. High levels of Carbon Monoxide and Methane deeper down and some pretty nasty stuff, but so far all of it is mundane. There are some odd things showing up, but odd in like, higher concentrations of certain chemicals than should be normal.’ Lapis answers.

Okay you definitely have done well enough on your chemistry exams to know those former things are pretty toxic, but you’re a bit curious. ‘Certain chemicals such as…?’

‘Hydrogen fluoride. Very nasty stuff. Poisonous, acidic, causes substantial damage to any tissues it comes into contact with.’ he replies. ‘At least that’s what this is telling me. Treatment for chemical burns caused by it is… very detailed and very unpleasant.’

You shudder a bit. ‘Right, well, thanks for sparing the details. Krillin and I sensed some kind of Ki signature deep in the abandoned mine, Buu’s heading off to investigate it. Where’s MOGUERA currently?’

There’s a brief pause, then Lapis answers, ‘Headed towards one of the larger seams to cut it off from the main source and turn off the heat. 15 km from where you guys are.’

‘Got it. We’ll keep you guys informed if Buu finds anything.’ And on that note, you contact the little Majin next. ‘Hey bud, you found the thing?’

(cont.)

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>>5930003
‘It trying to go deeper into big cave. Where it’s very warm. Buu try to talk to it but it not say anything! Rude.’ he responds, and you can tell he’s pouting at that last remark. ‘Buu can get to it very quick, but Buu not wanna scare it. Still rude though…’

>A. That’s fine, just stay the course, and make sure it knows you mean no harm
>B. You should catch up to it, even if it can survive for a time in there it’s better it doesn’t go TOWARDS the poisonous areas
>C. You’ve done enough, head on back Buu, we’ll deal with it later
>D. Something else?


That said,


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>>5930004
Oh, right, vote open until then!

>>5930004
>B. You should catch up to it, even if it can survive for a time in there it’s better it doesn’t go TOWARDS the poisonous areas

>>5930004
>B. You should catch up to it, even if it can survive for a time in there it’s better it doesn’t go TOWARDS the poisonous areas
>D. Plan with Krillin to use kai kai and instant transmission in tandem. Anywhere we go, he can lock onto too and back us up and we can get us places he can't reach like back to safety. Instantaneous Movements together could reveal something new we have not seen.

>>5930004
>>5930187
Supportin'.

>>5930004
Support
>>5930017
>>5930187

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>>5930004
‘You should catch up to it, Buu. It’s good you’re not trying to scare it, but better it doesn’t try going down deeper into the more dangerous areas, okay?’ you tell the little Majin.

‘Okay! Buu find ‘em!’

You next look to Krillin and comment, “Hey, maybe we can kinda use Instant Transmission and Kai Kai in tandem? I can get to places I can visualize, you can get to Ki signatures you can sense, so maybe working in tandem we can get to some places we wouldn’t be able to on our own.”

“Hey, that’s a great idea! Good thinking, kiddo.” he responds with a thumb’s up.

‘Buu found it!’ the Majin declares. ‘They weird wormy guys!’

…Okay that’s not what you expected. ‘Weird… wormy guys?’

‘Uh-huh! They hungry. And smelly.’ Buu confirms.

‘Okay… what exactly are they doing?’

‘They tryin’ to eat rocks. Buu gonna give them some candy instead!’

>A. Buu no, no candy for the weird worms!
>B. …You know what, sure, it shouldn’t hurt them much
>C. Can you bring some up here, Buu? We might need to take a look at them
>D. Just keep watch on what they’re doing, and report back if it gets suspicious
>E. Something else?

>>5930733
>B. …You know what, sure, it shouldn’t hurt them much
>E. If they get rude, give them some cola, then flee

>>5930733
>B.
>E.
"If this is a 'Worm that Walks' situation, I think we'll need to reassess how we're going to manage this thing. Leo, any idea on these worms?"

>>5930752
What's Worm that Walks?

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>>5930756
A "worm that walks" is like a bunch of worms pretending to be a person, but really it's just a big, creepy pile of worms working together.

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>>5930760
okay, cool

>>5930733
Support
>>5930737
>>5930752

Rolled 2, 4, 1 = 7 (3d20)

Hmm...

>>5930773
...Ah. That's not good.

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>>5930774

>>5930774
Do you have a ko-fi or patreon we could donate money to so we can bump the roll?

>>5930775
Look, everything's fine. Mostly.

>>5930776
Nah it's fine. Don't worry about it.

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>>5930778
Okay!

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>>5930733
‘...You know what, sure, it shouldn’t hurt them that much.’ you tell Buu. ‘If they start being rude to you, toss a soda to ‘em and get out of there.’

‘Okay!’

“Yo, everything all right Gohan?” Krillin inquires.

“Well… there’s definitely something down there, or rather, a group of somethings. Worms, lots of them, somehow.” you answer.

Krillin tilts his head. “...Worms?”

“Worms. Apparently ‘eating rocks’ or the like, which very likely means they might be subsisting on whatever is down there. Which is…’

“Not good.” Krillin finishes.

“Mhmm. Especially if this is more of a ‘worm that walks’ kind of situation. Might need to rethink how we approach it.” You turn your attention towards the Mothman in the tree. “Hey, Leo! You know anything about those worms in there?”

https://youtu.be/t2gaZR8u_yE?si=jam01tUtFJrSKhOK

The bright red eyes of the creature lock on to you. A soft yet ethereal hum seems to come from him, and you get a few psychic images rush through your head. Things vaguely resembling flatworms burrowing through the dirt, multiplying and spreading, and then… forming together, into a larger and larger shape, very vaguely humanoid. Two massive, glowing eyes form in the shape, moving in opposing directions before focusing right on you.

You shudder a little. “…So I take that as a bad thing.”

‘SPICY WORMS’

You blink. “…Right. Spicy worms, it says.”

Krillin turns to look at the Mothman. “Uh… huh. That’s a vivid way to describe such a thing, I guess-?”

The ground starts to shake. You and Krillin lift up into the air slightly and keep your senses sharp. There are… more very small Ki signatures in the area. Many, many more. Thousands. Maybe hundreds of thousands. Each one would barely register as anything more than an actual bug or even blade of grass, but… all of them moving like this makes it all the more clear that they’re very much neither of those things.

‘They don’t like soda!’ Buu exclaims, and you can sense the Majin flying fast back towards you.

The more concerning thing is… as the shaking subsides, you sense all those thousands upon thousands of Ki signatures going down deeper into the earth. They… might be headed towards a coal vein! Lapis checks in with you, asking, ‘Hey Gohan, seismic readings from MOGUERA spiked suddenly. What’s going on?’

>A. Wormsign, Lapis, wormsign the likes of which not even Kami has seen before
>B. Buu, Krillin, we gotta stop them before they cause any problems with MOGUERA
>C. Maybe MOGUERA can cut them off… Lapis, Chuu Lee, can you pinpoint where these things are headed? Keep looking with seismic sensors
>D. Something else?

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>>5930851
>A. Wormsign, Lapis, wormsign the likes of which not even Kami has seen before
It's the graboid from tremors, the sand worms from dune and beetlejuice rolled into one!
>B. Buu, Krillin, we gotta stop them before they cause any problems with MOGUERA
>C. Maybe MOGUERA can cut them off… Lapis, Chuu Lee, can you pinpoint where these things are headed? Keep looking with seismic sensors

>D. Worms respond to vibrations! Good thing my guitar is still with me! The MOGUERA can channel my music through our equipment. Buu, it's time to drum. Krillin let's figure out where to put them!

>>5930851
>A.
>B.
>D. Recall anything a Kai told us about necromancy.

>>5930851
>>5930856
I like this D, also.

>>5930851
>A. Wormsign, Lapis, wormsign the likes of which not even Kami has seen before
>B. Buu, Krillin, we gotta stop them before they cause any problems with MOGUERA

>>5930851
Backing
>>5930856
>>5930857
>>5930860

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Rolled 7, 2, 6 = 15 (3d20)

Okay! Roll me 2d20, best of three! DC is 12 for the first, 13 for the last!

Rolled 2, 3 = 5 (2d20)

>>5930866

Rolled 10, 16 = 26 (2d20)

>>5930866

Rolled 9, 13 = 22 (2d20)

>>5930866

Rolled 19, 7, 20 = 46 (3d20)

>>5930868
>>5930869
>>5930871
Passed one!

Sadly I do have to rest soon, but we'll be be back tomorrow ~6:30 pm PST. Did y'all have fun? Thanks for playing, and see ya then!

>>5930872
Worming up to this plot.

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Very sorry about this, problems at work, but we are back now!

>>5930851
‘It’s wormsign, Lapis, wormsign the likes of which not even Kami has seen before.’ you declare ominously.

He laughs at that. ‘Okay Stilgar. I take it they’re headed your way then?’

‘Quite the opposite. They’re digging deep, thousands and thousands of them, and might be going for one of the coal veins. Maybe we can cut them off before they get to that point, though. Lapis, think you and Chuu Lee think you can get MOGUERA to track them with its seismic sensors?’

‘Should be able to do that, we’ll get the thing set on that now. Do you have a plan though?’ Lapis inquires.

‘They’re worms, so they should be able to sense and respond to certain vibrations.’ you begin, a grin forming on your face as you explain the next part. ‘I have my guitar with me. If I can get sound to play through MOGUERA’s systems, that can attract them towards it and away from the burning coal veins.’

‘I… guess I can see the logic in that. Well, we’ll get that ready. Rock on, Gohan.’

You turn to Krillin and Buu and explain the idea. Buu is eager to get back on the drums, while Krillin’s tasked with finding a place to put them so they don’t keep causing problems. At the same time, there’s one more thought that crosses your mind… there COULD be some kind of Magic at play with this, just something you can’t pick up on because these things aren’t easily detected unless congregated together, and that Magic could be something… unpleasant. Could be a number of things, up to and including needing exorcism…

Well, here it goes…

https://youtu.be/AcGcaVj1cCQ?si=s74-w92MnBkC5ncX

As you try to get a tune going that you think will attract them, Buu attempts to play the drums to match… but that doesn’t seem to work as intended. What’s more, the ones that are close to MOGUERA don’t seem drawn to it, but rather are moving away from it. Not how you wanted it to go, but… maybe this can still work to your advantage still! You keep playing, and have MOGUERA instead CHASE them away from the coal seam and back towards you!

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>>5931703
It takes a moment, but eventually you can sense the Ki from the thousands upon thousands of creatures all tunneling through the earth, which again begins to quake from the sudden movement. You keep playing though, leaping into the air with Buu and Krillin. Finally, the ground shifts and cracks, almost like the earth itself has an open wound, with slimy, bizarre creatures starting to ooze out of it. They’re… the closest thing you can really compare them to is like ‘clotted mercury’ with beady little eyes. Certainly worm-like, but not any worms you’re familiar with. Then again you’re no worm expert. Wormologist? Damn it, what’s that word…?

“GOT ‘EM!” Krillin declares, a massive turtle shell Ki construct formed above him that he slams into the ground. As MOGUERA keeps closing in on them, more and more ooze into the shell, and once there are enough, Krillin flips it over and scoops the multitude worms into the shell. Lifting it into the air, he gives you and Buu a thumb’s up.

‘SPICY WORMS’ Leo declares psychically, letting off a more panicked set of noises.

‘We got ‘em, bud! Don’t worry! Everything’s under control!’ you declare.

…And right as you say that, there’s an odd raspy sound coming from the collection of worms. You turn your head towards them, and watch as they start to… coalesce.

And more worryingly… telepathically speak. In the voice of multitudes.

‘{WE ARE HULUD-RAH.}’

‘{WE HATE YOU.}’

>A. ...Okay, but why?
>B. Yep nope, nah, nuh-uh, start blastin’!
>C. Krillin get them outta here quick quick quick!
>D. Something else?

>>5931705
>A.
"Are you even from this world? We can relocate you to a back to your home if you'd like."
>D. Prep Superflare
'Hey Krillin, if this thing attacks I got a new move to try with your best version of Solar Flare. '

>>5931705
>A.
>D. Sense out darkness to be exorcised.
>E. Be prepared for a very harsh music review.

>>5931705
Backing
>>5931742
>>5931743

>>5931705
>A. ...Okay, but why?

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Rolled 14, 18, 18 = 50 (3d20)

Okay, real quick, roll me another 2d20, best of three! DC is 12 for both!

Rolled 11, 7 = 18 (2d20)

>>5931767

Rolled 8, 17 = 25 (2d20)

>>5931767

Rolled 12, 12 = 24 (2d20)

>>5931767

Rolled 12, 15, 7 = 34 (3d20)

>>5931770
>>5931771
>>5931772
Passed both! Nice work!

Sadly I do need to rest again, so we'll be back tomorrow ~6:30 pm PST, if everything goes to plan. Thanks for playing, stay safe, and see ya then!

>>5931705
Too late for decision voting, but..
>"Hey! My playing wasn't THAT bad! Besides a burrower really should appreciate ROCK music!"

>>5931705
The Smooze is Loose!
https://youtu.be/BsuF-oS3zR0?si=QD_8kUzywQHB06_0

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Sorry again for the delay, but we're back!

>>5931705
You stare the thing…s? Gestalt? Gestalt. You stare the gestalt down, raising an eyebrow slightly, and ask it, “…Okay, but why though? Why are you even here?” At the same time, telepathically, you warn Krillin that if it attacks you, he should back up and be ready for a trick you’ve worked on for just this occasion.

The multitude of worms take on a lurching form, one that almost overflows from the massive Ki turtle shell Krillin made.

‘{WE WERE CALLED HERE}’

‘{WE WERE DRAWN HERE}’

‘{WE WERE DRIVEN HERE}’

‘{TO GROW}’

‘{TO THRIVE}’

‘{TO EVOLVE}’

‘{TO BE MORE}’

‘{TO REPLACE THE IMPERFECT}’

‘{TO PERFECT THIS WORLD}’

Almost expected the Symphony of the Night speech when it started that response. “...I’m not sure I understand, how were you called or drawn here? We can take you back to where you came from if you’d like-”

‘{YOU ARE IMPERFECT}’

‘{WE HATE YOU}’

‘{WE HATE YOU}’

‘{WE HATE YOU}’

‘{WE HATE YOU}’

‘{WE HATE YOU}’

Okay so it’s not going to be helpful. You try to ease it, but also attempt to sense for any kind of… entity that exists in this thing that’s making it act like this. Backing up slightly, you keep your focus on it, and… there isn’t so much as a singular force of darkness residing through them as they ALL seem to have some kind of feedback with one another. One that sees you, and all around you, as… wrong, wrong on a visceral level, wrong and in need of being made “right”, for whatever sense of “right” exists within this hive mind.

‘{WE HATE YOU}’

So. It’s not possessed. Good, you… think? “Okay what exactly is ‘imperfect’ about me? Were you that offended by my musical skills?”

‘{SONIC DISHARMONY}’

‘{YOU ARE IMPERFECT}’

‘{YOU WILL JOIN THE CHORUS OF EVOLUTION}’

‘{YOU WILL BE MADE COMPLETE}’

‘{PERFECTED}’

‘{ANEW}’

(cont.)

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>>5932576
Hulud-Rah lets out unpleasant sound, and the blob-like body it’s made for itself lifts up from the shell slightly, letting out some gaseous jets of… something foul from its body. And it’s flying. Shit. Well it’s attacking, so here it goes! Fire, Lightning, Light, all together. You charge the Magic through your body, then bring your hands forward towards your face. This’ll knock ‘em down! Here it goes!

“SUPERFLARE!”

The blinding light and jolt of energy hits Hulud-Rah like a truck, stunning the gestalt being and knocking it to the ground. Krillin, having been properly warned of that, forms another massive turtle shell and scoops the thing between the pair of them. Buu for his part actually sucks in the toxic gasses that it spewed out. His face scrunches up.

“Blegh! Mothman right! Spicy air! Yucky! Pew!” the little Majin shudders. “But no more bad spicy air from smelly worms!” he cheers.

>A. All right that distraction’s gone on long enough. Krillin, take ‘em somewhere you think they won’t be a problem
>B. Okay buddy, you’re gonna start explaining things now. Who… and WHAT are you, and why are you HERE here? HOW are you here?
>C. Leo, hey, any idea on how we should deal with this thing?
>D. Something else?

>>5932577
>B. Okay buddy, you’re gonna start explaining things now. Who… and WHAT are you, and why are you HERE here? HOW are you here?
>C. Leo, hey, any idea on how we should deal with this thing?
>D. Something else?

"Chorus of Evolution. Using that for a song title."

>>5932577
Hit supports >>5932586
And same

>>5932577
>>5932586
>>5932607
Supporting as well.

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>>5932577
You float down towards the captured gestalt. “All right, first of all: Chorus of Evolution? Using that as a song title.” Krillin chuckles a bit at that. “Second of all, WHO and… WHAT are you? Like, what ACTUALLY are you? And why are you here, HERE here, in this place? HOW are you here?”

https://youtu.be/tAS4DEwgKH8?si=r902obY7LkOyYr82

The gestalt being looks at you with what almost seems like contempt.

‘{WE ARE HULUD-RAH}’

‘{WE ARE MORE}’

‘{WE THRIVE WHERE OTHERS CANNOT}’

More of the gaseous substance leaks from the body, contained within the turtle shells. This time though, you get… psychic images accompanied with the multitude’s words.

‘{WE ARE FROM THE DEEP}’

You see visions of the... deep sea? Maybe some geothermal vents? No, something even deeper…

‘{WE ARE FROM THE BEYOND}’

You get visions of a void between the stars.

‘{WE AWAKENED TO GROW}’

You get a vision of many, many of the individual worms slowly starting to congregate together.

‘{WE AWAKENED TO THE FOLLY OF MAN}’

You get a vision of the worms being drawn to… here. To burning waste. To decrepit mines.

‘{WE WILL PERFECT THIS WORLD}’

You get a vision of the worms spreading from the burning pit, spreading like puss from an infected wound.

‘{WE WILL CORRECT THE MISTAKES}’

You get a vision of the world… being covered by them.

‘{WE ARE EVOLUTION}’

You get a vision of a much more massive gestalt creature, one that has vague humanoid and worm-like features.

‘{WE HATE YOU}’

No vision this time. Only the feeling of… anger. Raw, visceral anger. Rage.

You and Krillin look at one another, with it clear that he saw the same things you did. “…Heeeey Leo!” you speak up, turning towards the Mothman. “You got, uh, any idea on how to deal with this thing?”

‘ALL THE SPICY WORMS’ he replies, shaking as he hides on a branch.

“Yes, all of them, how do we deal with-?”

‘-ALL- THE SPICY WORMS’ he emphasizes, gesturing at the ground.

You, Krillin, and Buu all look down. And… you can still sense very faint Ki signatures down there. Shit. This isn’t all of them.


>DRAGON BALL TUFFLE QUEST KAI #53… Paused.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I’ll try to answer them as best I can

All right folks, that’s all for tonight! We will be back tomorrow ~6:30 pm PST. Thank you all for playing, hope you had fun, stay safe out there, and hope to see y’all then!

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Things went by smoother today, but again sorry for the delay. We're back!

>>5932684
Krillin shakes his head as he remarks, “I’m gonna try to find some place for these ones, don’t want them getting away and meeting up with however many others are left underground. Just let Lapis and Chuu Lee know what’s going on, too.”

“Right.” you sigh out. “So much for this being a simple mission…”

“To be honest there’s one thing that’s still bugging me...” Krillin speaks up. He then remembers who’s in the vicinity and adds, “Er, no offense intended, Leo.” The Mothman lets out a sort of humming, cooing sound in understanding. Krillin continues, “But… are these things acting up now in reaction to us, or is there something else going on with them?”

That’s… an unpleasant thought. “You have anything to suggest it’s not just us? I mean, we did sorta try to drive them away from the coal seam, for obvious reasons.”

Krillin shakes his head. “Not completely, but there’s a gut feeling that there’s something… off about their energy. Anyway, be back in a bit.” He teleports away, leaving you and Buu with the Mothman nearby.

Well, there are more down there, there’s MOGUERA still underground trying to actually accomplish what you set out to do here, with Lapis and Chuu Lee trying to keep watch over it. Maybe you and Buu can draw them out directly? Or at least like… identify where they’re trying to congregate. Or you could just wait for a bit, Krillin shouldn’t need too long to handle those things.

Hm…

>A. Try to repeat what brought the first bunch to the surface with MOGUERA, worked the first time
>B. Let MOGUERA go back to the work it needs to do, you and Buu can handle the worm-infested Party Mine
>C. You should see what Lapis and Chuu Lee recommend, maybe they have a lead on something else
>D. Waiting for Krillin is probably the best thing you can do right now
>E. Something else?

>>5933399
>C. You should see what Lapis and Chuu Lee recommend, maybe they have a lead on something else
>D. Waiting for Krillin is probably the best thing you can do right now
>E. Something else?
See if we can contact the Supreme Kais. This turned from a glorified pot hole clean up to dealing with a pollution predator. They have to know something, right?

>>5933399
>B.
>E. Don't have to kick everything to the top brass. See if Trip has any insights, this seems to be an Earth issue so far.

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>>5933399
Starting on a Saturday instead of Friday? Tricky.
>B. Let MOGUERA go back to the work it needs to do, you and Buu can handle the worm-infested Party Mine

>>5933410
>>5933437
I don't want to consult higher powers.

>>5933399
Support >>5933437

>>5933399
>B.

And I agree on not contacting the gods on this one. Or at least not yet. But! Maybe after our three protagonists get together and compare notes it might be a good idea to ask them about this whole "eldritch horror" infestation in general.

We should still take notes on it with that in mind though. And if things go sideways in FUN ways we may still want to make that call.

>>5933399
Supporting
>>5933437
>>5933459
>>5933464

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>>5933464
ok

>>5933399
>>D. Waiting for Krillin is probably the best thing you can do right now

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>>5933399
You look over at Buu. “MOGUERA’s still got a job to do, and we’re here and able to handle this situation fairly well for the time being. Buu, we’ve gotta be the ones to do it. We’re going into the worm-infested Party Mine. We can handle it. You ready, bud?”

“Buu ready! Rude, stinky worms not gonna get last laugh!” he declares as he puffs up his chest.

“All right! Let’s get going!” You pump your fist in the air and head on down towards the mine once more. As you do, though, you do think to check in with Trip for just a brief moment, mostly to let her know about what’s going down here and how it at least seems to be an issue that’s been lurking on Earth for a while, even if it might not exactly be from here. She appreciates the head’s up, and promises to look into it and share any insights she comes across. You will also wait for Krillin to come back to actually make any substantial decision, but you also know you need to seek these out sooner rather than later. He can sense where you are, and you can get out of there quick if things get out of hand.

And so you head down, down into the abandoned mine, once more with a little Ki ball illuminating the area around you. It takes a few minutes to get deep enough to sense anything, even with the pair of you moving quickly, though eventually you end up at a substantially warmer and more rancid area, the mines turning more cavernous, parts of it collapsed, but also… strangely dug through. You get to a place where the air is almost visibly thick from both the shimmering heat and rancid fumes only barely kept at bay with your mask, and where you can feel a vast many minuscule Ki signatures.

(cont.)

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>>5933509
But more importantly, they KNOW you’re here. Be it through whatever psychic connection they had with the gestalt you just fought or some other means, they KNOW and they HATE that you’re here. But they’re moving away from you, moving in many different directions with surprising speed for things so small, making properly sense where each and every one of them are. It’s like trying to sense out a whole colony of ants or bees trying to purposefully disorient you. Even with that, though, you can very vaguely sense a number of them moving in a specific direction, further down and giving off an energy you… very, very vaguely feel as familiar.

>A. Call them out, you’re not here to play games with them, and they have to know that by now
>B. Maybe Buu can start collecting some of them as you head deeper? It’ll at least keep them from being added to this other gestalt they’re trying to make
>C. Keep heading forward, but don’t try anything until Krillin’s back, just continue scouting for now
>D. Try to focus on that energy, Krillin picked up on something weird about it, maybe you can discern it better with so many of them around
>E. Something else?


That said, again,


>DRAGON BALL TUFFLE QUEST KAI #53… Paused.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I’ll try to answer them as best I can

All right folks, that’s all for tonight! We will be back tomorrow ~6:30 pm PST. Thank you all for playing, hope you had fun, stay safe out there, and hope to see y’all then!

Also, vote open until then!

>>5933511
>>B. Maybe Buu can start collecting some of them as you head deeper? It’ll at least keep them from being added to this other gestalt they’re trying to make
>D. Try to focus on that energy, Krillin picked up on something weird about it, maybe you can discern it better with so many of them around

>>5933511
>C & D.
Scout in that general direction, not too quickly.

>E. Take the opportunity to teach Buu some things! That we looked up for this trip and learned from Pantea. (And talk loudly enough for the wormies to hear.) Tell him about how people need to use stuff to make living better, but sometimes it's bad too if we use things up or make a mess we can't clean. And it should would be nice if they got help that was really good at cleaning up. Especially if they could just eat it and be happy. But also how much a SHAME it would be if they didn't play nice and tried to eat people too, because then they all would need to be utterly destroyed.

>>5933511
>C.

>D.

>>5933520

I'll support this >E.

....but can we do it while also referencing Captain Planet and the Planateers?

>>5933511
>>5933520
>>5933801
Sold.

>>5933511
Support
>>5933520
>>5933801

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Rolled 3, 1, 4 = 8 (3d20)

Okay, sorry about that, but we are back now!

And with that, roll me 3d20, best of three! DC is 12 for the first two, 11 for the last!

Rolled 14, 6, 13 = 33 (3d20)

>>5934277

Rolled 19, 3, 13 = 35 (3d20)

>>5934277

Rolled 15, 20, 1 = 36 (3d20)

>>5934277

Rolled 15, 12, 20 = 47 (3d20)

>>5934294
>>5934295
>>5934320
Passed all! Good job! Writing...

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>>5933511
You and Buu keep heading forward, trying to locate where exactly the things are all going, while also trying to discern what exactly is “off” about these things’ collective Ki signatures. The subtle bit of wrongness that Krillin picked up on, and that you can get a more clear glimpse of now that you’re aware of it. But along the way, you try to talk with Buu a bit more and teach him some things!

“So Buu, we should be getting to the heart of this little complication, but I’ve got a question: do you know why we’re doing this?”

“‘Cause tinky worms are bad guys?” Buu responds.

“Well, that’s sort of it, but there’s more to it than just that. This place is at risk because of them currently, but it’s been in danger before then. People sometimes need to dig up certain resources to live better lives, but because of that some can be careless with how they try to dig them up. And sometimes accidents happen because of how people have been digging them up. We’re here first and foremost to try and fix that mistake. Not everyone can change harmful things into delicious candy, after all.” you explain to the little guy.

“Ohhhh, that right.” Buu remarks with a nod.

“It would be AWFULLY CONVENIENT if there were something that could HELP THEM GET RID OF THE PROBLEMS by just EATING THE PROBLEMS AWAY.” you add, making sure the worms can hear you. “I’m sure they would REALLY APPRECIATE IT if that were the case.”

Buu chuckles. “You being funny, Gohan.”

“Yes.” you admit. “But as I remember a certain Superhero team claiming, ‘looting and polluting is not the way’ and ‘saving our planet is the thing to do.’”

Buu tilts his head at you in mild confusion. “Dunno who those are.”

“Look, the thing you need to take away from this, Buu, is that everyone can contribute in keeping things from getting this bad in their own way. Pantea and Bulma helped us with the MOGUERA units, Lapis and Chuu Lee are keeping watch on the machines, we even got Leo the Mothman helping, and we just met him today. Maybe A CERTAIN MANY SOMEONES could see that the power is theirs, too, in being able to help out and not be a bunch of STINKY JERKS.” Okay maybe you’re laying it on a little thick. Buu’s still finding it funny though.

There’s a brief rumble as more and more of them move, quicker than before… though they repeat something psychically towards you.

‘{THE POWER IS OURS}’

That’s… maybe a good sign!

‘{THE POWER IS OURS}’

‘{THE POWER IS OURS}’

‘{THE POWER IS OURS}’

‘{THE POWER IS OURS}’

Okay probably less good…

(cont.)

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>>5934428
‘Uh. Gohan?’ Krillin contacts you hesitantly.

That’s definitely less good. ‘Something the matter, Krillmeister?’

‘Yeah looks like these things are a bit more tricky than I thought. Tried to get them into a container that your uncle helped prep a while back and they’ve… eaten it, I think. Gonna be delayed a bit.’

You blink. ‘Prepared how, and eaten it how?’

‘Some Magic enchantments and reinforced materials. And it’s currently a pile of sludge, while the thing’s loose again. You and Buu okay over there?’

‘Yeah! Yeah we’re fine.’ That’s technically true. ‘Do YOU need help?’

‘Nah I got this, should have it handled soon, and someone else is already on their way with something with a little more oomph. Just gotta- hey! Ah damn it they’re trying to fly away. Just a couple more minutes and I’ll be back, promise, kiddo.’

https://youtu.be/9TzIS71hM50?si=uDOaWkuabSZk_1cm

You’ll hold him to that but you’re kinda concerned that he let you know that while the worms are chanting ‘{THE POWER IS OURS}’ in your mind. Still, you’re close enough to what they’ve been headed towards that you’re able to get very slightly better read on their Ki. You try to obscure yourself near a set of large boulders, motioning for Buu to do the same, pulling the orb of Ki back so it doesn’t give as much light. But even without that, you notice, finally, that while they are the Ki signature most abundant in the area, they’re not ALONE. Something… no, someONE is down here with them.

(cont.)

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>>5934430
‘Gohan.’ Trip contacts you. ‘I have something substantial to report on these things.’

Finally some good news! ‘What’d you find?’

‘This thing should be a form of colonial tadpole-like organism that exists beneath the ocean depths. But they have been altered in two ways.’ she begins to explain, sounding rather grim. ‘The former looks to be a remnant of an experiment by a civilization that existed on Earth a long time ago, something that formed a symbiotic relationship with the organism.’

This is not sounding like good news. ‘And the latter?’

‘It has been made aware. These creatures should not be capable of conscious thought as they exist, even with their hybridization. A mind should not exist between them.’

You rub your chin. Yep, definitely not good news. ‘Wait, there are plenty of regular animals that are fairly smart, not to mention a number of monsters and the like that inhabit the Earth. Why’s this hive mind of theirs an anomaly? Especially if it’s a from some kind of hybridized creature with some ancient experiment.’

‘Because this is recent. Too recent to have occurred naturally. I’ve glimpsed into the consciousness of the mind Krillin is facing right now after it directed some of its ire towards “the gods”. It awakened suddenly and recently, the yet with a specific form already in place. Even if it were a creature of brilliance beyond that of a hundred of the brightest minds on Earth put together, it should have the comprehension skills of a toddler. It does not, nor did it ever. And in spite of the claims it makes of evolution, the mind between them only shows a slow level of development. A mind has been implanted within them, for lack of a better term.’

Well… this complicates things substantially. The worms were GIVEN a hive mind. And you suspect whatever is down here with them is responsible.

>A. Wait and watch, try to make it like you don’t know what’s going on just yet, might catch them unawares
>B. Buu, you gotta start grabbing as many of these worms as you can before they add to the gestalt nearby, let’s do this quick
>C. Confront them! Call them out! You know the game being played here and you’re not going to let it slide! (And it’ll get them monologing)
>D. Lapis, Chuu Lee, bigger problem than we thought! Can you get MOGUERA headed this way?
>E. Something else?

>>5934431
>B. Buu, you gotta start grabbing as many of these worms as you can before they add to the gestalt nearby, let’s do this quick

>>5934431
>B.

>>5934431
>B. Buu, you gotta start grabbing as many of these worms as you can before they add to the gestalt nearby, let’s do this quick
Gummy Worms!

Night, TFR

>>5934431
Hit vote:
>B.
>E. Contemplate trying to eat some, too, then decide exorcism isn't to be abused for tummyaches.

>>5934431
I bet whoever did this must have the mind of a mad genius in all of science and shit it's Fu. It's going to be Fu.

>B.
>E.
"If you have a mind Hulud-Rah, then perhaps you have a soul? That means you'll end up in the after-life like everyone else eventually. What do you want me to tell King Yemma on your behalf so he does not send you directly to Hell?"

Make sure to say that part very matter-o-factly. Make sure this Venom worms knows we're telling the truth.

>>5934452
Hit supports that E, and same

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Rolled 13, 9, 3 = 25 (3d20)

All righty, real quick, roll me 1d20, best of three! DC is 11!

Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>5934455

Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>5934455

Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>5934455

Rolled 19, 3, 19 = 41 (3d20)

>>5934456
>>5934457
>>5934459
Diiiiidn't pass that one. Welp.

Well time for me to turn in for the night! Thank you all for playing, stay safe out there, and see ya'll tomorrow ~4:30 pm PST!

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Apologies, got dragged off to a surprise family thing at the last minute, but we're back now:

>>5934431
“All right, Buu? Start grabbing as many of them as you can, can’t let them all gather into this bigger gestalt down here.” you instruct the Majin. “I’m gonna call it out, too.” You bet it’s Fu. Oh this is very, very much some kind of experiment he’s running isn’t it.

“Okay!” He pumps his fist in the air and gets ready.

You stand up straight and start to march forward. “Hulud-Rah! You know I’m here!”

‘{WE DO}’

“The silence is unbecoming of you. Why’s you stop?”

‘{TO GROW}’

‘{GATHER STRENGTH}’

‘{TO SHOW YOU THE CHORUS OF EVOLUTION}’

‘{TO SHOW YOU THE POWER IS OURS}’

You shake your head and comment, “You know, if you have a mind, do you think you might have a soul, too? If you do, you’ll one day end up in the afterlife, like everyone else. Anything you’d like me to tell King Yemma so you won’t be sent straight to hell?”

‘{WHEN YOU REACH THE JUDGE OF SOULS YOURSELF}’

‘{LET HIM KNOW YOU FELL TO A BEING THAT WILL IMPROVE THIS WORLD}’

‘{THE POWER IS OURS}’

“You not improving anything!” Buu declares, flinging his arms out. A pink aura erupts around him, illuminating the cavernous area. Illuminating all the many, many worms headed towards a singular point.

For a brief moment, you catch glimpse of something else in the area. The other Ki signature. And… it’s not Fu. It’s absolutely not Fu. Something tall and lanky in a lab coat, though its head has… horns? Wait does that guy’s lab coat have a popped collar too? The thing disappears before you can properly identify it, the Ki signature it had masked by the multitude of worms.

Still, Buu lets out many, many pink beams that grab hold of the gathering worms and pull them into a massive net, gathering literal tons of the creatures into it, and not letting up. It’s a combination of Magic Materialization and telekinesis, yet it’s surprisingly advanced and intricately woven together. It’s not even really causing any of the worms pain, simply shock and surprise.

Krillin teleports in next to you, giving a thumb’s up. “Job finished, got those things sealed away properly and… woah.” he exhales as he notices the net Buu has with all the gathered worms inside it.

Buu sets it down, with it noticeably shaking the ground as it does. “Buu got ‘em all!”

“Great job! …But, uh, is it just me, or is it getting smaller?” Krillin asks, and… yeah no the pile is very much getting smaller, though it doesn’t look like the Ki signatures are changing at all.

(cont.)

>>5935235
>A. Ask them what they think they’re doing. They’re outmatched here and caught, they can’t really hope this is going to end well for them
>B. Guess I’ll tell King Yemma you lot were deceived into this belief, then. If nothing else I’ll find the one who deceived you after this and try to bring them to justice
>C. We have them captured, we should just get out of here and handle this somewhere else
>D. Something else?

>>5935239
>B.
>C.
>D. Can we get ahold of Peppa's therapist and get a referral to someone who handles artificial hive minds?

>>5935239
Support >>5935276

>>5935239
Sword supports too >>5935276

Rolled 6, 2, 15 = 23 (3d20)

Hmm...

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>>5935235
It should be fine. It’s definitely fine. You cross your arms, shaking your head again, commenting, “I guess I can tell King Yemma you lot were deceived into this belief, then. If nothing else, I’ll try to find the one responsible for filling you all with this false sense of superiority and bring them to justice.”

‘{WE HAVE NOT BEEN DECIEVED}’

‘{OUR POWER IS SELF-EVIDENT}’

‘{WE WILL CONTINUE TO GROW}’

‘{WE WILL CONTINUE TO EVOLVE}’

The blob of worms have shifted into a… more humanoid shape that’s trying to break out of the net Buu’s trapped them in. And they’ve certainly been able to condense their energy into a more coherent form. However, the Majin isn’t letting them out that easily. He tosses up the net and hits it with a pink beam from his antenna, and… down slams a very large cube, easily a few dozen meters tall, wide, and deep, if not moreso.

“Uh… what did you just do, Buu?” Krillin asks.

“Buu put them in time-out box.” he proclaims with a wide grin.

‘{WHAT HAVE YOU DONE}’

‘{WHAT HAVE YOU DONE}’

‘{WHAT HAVE YOU DONE}’

‘{WHAT HAVE YOU DONE}’

You approach the cube, tapping your fist against it. It’s a kind of black metal, dense and- wait… you’ve felt this material before. “…This is Katchin.” you remark.

The Majin nods. “Big stinky worms-man wanted to get out, so they in time-out box.”

(cont.)

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>>5935411
Exhaling in relief, you look to Krillin. “I guess they’re sealed up in there. We should get them out of here… and probably eventually see if Peppa’s therapist has any recommendations for people who can handle hive-minds with delusions of grandeur.”

“Chansu?” Krillin recalls. “Honestly it wouldn’t surprise me if she could handle them herself. She’s been able to see Baragon and even Nappa before.”

You blink. “Wait really?”

“Oh yeah, regular monthly meetings. Helped Nappa out a lot.” he confirms, then places his arm on Buu’s head, with the Majin picking up the cube. “Anyway, you’re right, we do have to get this out of here. And I think I know a place to keep this safe for the time being. I’ll check in with Lapis first though…”

You nod, and with a declaration of “Kai Kai” you teleport outside again. Krillin’s there a moment later, and with Buu letting the cube down, he informs you that Lapis has agreed to let him bring it to Monster Island for the time being. Looking out, you notice the sun much lower in the sky than it’d been before, and… well, there’s Leo the Mothman nearby. You get the feeling that he’s been waiting for you.

>A. Check in with him, and see if he knows anything about the guy who was clearly tampering with Hulud-Rah
>B. Just let ‘em know the situation’s been handled and things should clear up much quicker now
>C. Hey Buu? Snack time. Let’s get back to Lapis and Chuu Lee and get them their snacks
>D. You probably should check the surrounding area for anyone who might still be snooping around. Especially if they’re someone like Fu…
>E. Something else?

>>5935412
>C. Hey Buu? Snack time. Let’s get back to Lapis and Chuu Lee and get them their snacks
>E. Good jorb, Buu. I'm buying you a pizza!

>>5935412
>A. Check in with him, and see if he knows anything about the guy who was clearly tampering with Hulud-Rah
>E. "You know the people of the town mentioned not to upset you when we first arrived. I'm glad we decided to meet you Leo."

then get food with

>C.

>>5935412
Hit vote:
>A.
>Send Buu to execute C as per Mess Officer Duties.
>D.

Support

>>5935413
This E is good too

>>5935412
>>5935417
Supporting!

>>5935429
Thanks!

>>5935412
>A. Check in with him, and see if he knows anything about the guy who was clearly tampering with Hulud-Rah
>E. "You know the people of the town mentioned not to upset you when we first arrived. I'm glad we decided to meet you Leo."

>>5935437
Support this E too, if it isn't too late

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sorry, pjasdd out

>>5935412
“Buu, lil’ buddy?” you begin as you turn to the Majin. “Good jorb today. You’ve definitely earned a pizza.”

“PIZZA!” he cheers.

“But it’s getting close to snack time. SO. Mess Officer Buu? Need you to head over to Lapis and Chuu Lee and get them snacks. This is a mission of upmost importance. I’m counting on you.”

Buu salutes. “Me understand. Snacks important.” He then flies off.

You however look towards Leo. The Mothman tilts his head at you slightly. “When we first arrived, the people of this town warned us not to upset you. It’s a good thing we listened, but also, I’m glad we got to meet you, Leo.” He lets out a chirping noise that sounds grateful. “I do have a question, though. The things that called themselves Hulud-Rah weren’t naturally able to do that. Someone has tampered with them. Do you have any clues on what this person was?”

‘THE BUGS’

…

The what. The what? “The, er… bugs?”

‘BIG BUGS’

…You’re getting a very, very bad feeling about this now. “Can you describe them?”

‘MANY BUGS. BIG, GREEN’

Oh you absolutely have a bad feeling about this now. “Okay. Try to stay safe, those guys might still be around…” You move off, trying to sense for any of the ones you suspect. Big green bugmen are a narrow enough descriptor, but you’re not sure you like the implications there…


>DRAGON BALL TUFFLE QUEST KAI #53… Paused.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I’ll try to answer them as best I can

All right folks, that’s all for tonight! We will be back tomorrow ~6:30 pm PST. Thank you all for playing, hope you had fun, stay safe out there, and hope to see y’all then!

>>5935495
Time for a match between the great saiyaman and the Cell sentai

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>>5935495
>Someone has tampered with them. Do you have any clues on what this person was?”
>‘THE BUGS’
Hehe, we're in danger

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>>5935500
While Peppa's pulled off the costumed hero thing once before, Gohan could still try it. But should he stick with the idea of "Saiyaman", or perhaps iterate a bit to put his own spin on it?

Anyway, we are back!

>>5935495
You try to fly around, keeping your senses open for any hint at any of the suspects being nearby. You do get the feeling that they’re still around, rather than tracking down where Krillin’s brought Hulud-Rah. Still, the fact that they’re even doing this at all is… odd. What do they get out of this? Are they carrying out something for Towa? Why are they still with her if she threw Gero to the proverbial wolves? Do they not care… or are they plotting something?

>A. Keep looking, one of them has to be around here still
>B. Okay, new tactic: call them out! You’re not playing a game of hide and seek with them
>C. You know what? You’re not here to deal with them. If they wanna play mysterious chessmaster and monologue eventually, fine, deal with them then
>D. Something else?

>>5936256
>D. Half callout. Let whoever know that you're willing to discuss this if they're willing to be civil, otherwise we'd appreciate they at least don't cause problems for the innocent.

>>5936256
>B. Okay, new tactic: call them out! You’re not playing a game of hide and seek with them

"The Cell Sentai....Games. Now that has branding power. Maybe I should trademark that?"

>D. Something else?
Bait them with, "Do YOU wanna see something cool?"

>>5936256
Gohan doesn't seem that manly imo
>A. Keep looking, one of them has to be around here still
Gohan is a gamer.

>>5936256
>D. They're making a new member with worms! Ask them to do it on a desert planet.

>>5936256
>>5936288
Supporting

>>5936256
Support
>>5936267
We can do this while doing
>A.

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Rolled 5, 9, 17 = 31 (3d20)

Okay, real quick, roll me 2d20, best of three! DC is 11 for both.

Rolled 4, 10 = 14 (2d20)

>>5936354

Rolled 4, 16 = 20 (2d20)

>>5936354
Hrm....

Rolled 1, 17 = 18 (2d20)

>>5936354

Rolled 18, 7 = 25 (2d20)

>>5936354

>>5936356
>>5936357
>>5936359
Passed one! Though with complications...

>>5936360
Oof, so close.

Anyway, writing...

>>5936359
>>5936361
The worms are loose.
https://youtu.be/Lva8L-J8x04

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>>5936256
You close your eyes and try to focus, flying off a bit further. You start to get a little frustrated with how they’re hiding, so you make an attempt to call out to them. “You know, I am perfectly willing to be civil with you guys, we can discuss things properly and try to talk out what you’re doing, as long as you’re not trying to hurt the innocents.”

And… silence.

You let out a sigh. “So much for tha-”

There’s a brief moment where you sense two Ki signatures flare up. Thinking quick, you dash in that direction, and… you see two figures, but one vanishes before you can properly reach him. The other though is very clearly one of the people you suspected. Standing with his arms crossed, and surprisingly a large lab coat on his body, is Melanos, the leader of the Cell Sentai.

“Son Gohan.” he greets neutrally. “We’ve heard all you wish to say. We’re not particularly interested in discussion, but since you’re insistent on getting something out of us, I’ll allow you one question. The experiment is over, we have the data we need, and we are done. But seeing as you played a part in them, I’ll be fair. So, ask your question, your one question. Don’t waste it.”

…One question huh?

>A. Why the experiment with the worms, what’re you getting out of it
>B. Why aren’t you trying to help Doctor Gero escape?
>C. Towa or someone put you up to this?
>D. …Do YOU wanna see something cool?
>E. Are you going to be a problem going forward?
>F. Something else?

Choose wisely.

>>5936423
>F. So that coat is an admittance y'all should be wearing clothes.
>Ah, not a question, my bad.
>G. Are y'all making a worm sibling?

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Hmm...

>>5936423
"I know your playing me but..."
>D. …Do YOU wanna see something cool?

>>5936423
>E. Are you going to be a problem going forward?

>>5936423
>E.

>>5936423
>>5936436
Support!

>>5936423
>>5936436
Then when he takes the bait, have Buu turn his coat into candy.

>>5936444
Perhaps Buu could put lollipops in his coat's pockets?

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>>5936444
We could always fake them out by saying we know Candy Beam.

>But seeing as you played a part in them, I’ll be fair. So, ask your question, your one question. Don’t waste it.”
https://youtu.be/PBmwN5N0oWc

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Okay then, roll me 2d20, best of three. DC is 14 for the first, 17 for the last!

Rolled 5, 4 = 9 (2d20)

>>5936466
Redemption!

Rolled 13, 12 = 25 (2d20)

>>5936466

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Rolled 16, 17 = 33 (2d20)

>>5936466
Hooloolooloolooloo!

Rolled 20, 5, 18 = 43 (3d20)

>>5936467
>>5936468
>>5936469
Passed!

And with that I'm gonna call it a night here. We'll be back again tomorrow ~6:30 pm PST. Thanks for playing, stay safe, and see y'all then!

>>5936470
>Thanks for playing, stay safe, and see y'all then!
You mean it?

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Okay! We are back!

>>5936423
You telepathically contact Buu and Lapis and let them know what’s going on, but also that you have A Plan you need their help with. But that requires getting Melanos to talk for a bit. So, here it goes. “I’ll keep this simple then. Are you, and your associates, going to be a problem for us going forward?”

The bugman brings a hand up to his chin. “Hm. It won’t be our intent, but the chances of us coming into conflict are higher than your lot, or in all honesty some of us, would like them to be. Our intent is not to pick fights with any of you for the time being, especially with a number of your group… displaced.” Curiously, the way he says that almost sounds… remorseful? Disapproving, at the very least. “Still, if any of you directly try to stop us, our hands will be forced. Do you understand, Son Gohan?”

Slowly nodding your head, you respond, “I understand clearly. But before you go, I’ve got something for you.”

“I do hope you’ve not failed to notice my guard’s been up the moment you spotted me.” Melanos remarks dryly.

“Obviously.” you confirm. Okay, Buu’s ready. “So… do you wanna see something cool?”

He blinks. “…You know what? I know you’re playing me at this point, but sure. However, you have to do something for me in return.”

…Not liking this. “That being?”

He smirks. “Dodge.”

In an instant, his aura flares up around him, and you’ve only got a brief moment to dodge a kick he aims at your head. He stops himself in midair and turns it into a spin-kick that you back away from. He’s almost ready to follow it up, but that’s when Lapis and Buu teleport in, with Buu firing off a pink beam at Melanos.The lab coat on him suddenly puffs up, and he stops himself. There’s a beat of tension, Lapis on-guard next to you, Buu staring the bugman down.

Melanos moves one of his arms up towards his face, the puffed up lab coat making a soft crunching noise. With a raised eyebrow, he remarks, “Cotton candy.” He then pulls a bit off and tries it. The bugman nods approvingly. “Not bad, little Majin. And good work, Gohan. Stay on your toes.” He gives a quick two-fingered salute, then vanishes.

You let out a sigh of relief. “That was closer than I wanted it to be.”

“I’m more surprised it worked.” Lapis remarks.

>A. All right, this has been handled, let’s head over to Chuu Lee. Still need a snack of my own
>B. Buu? Two pizzas. You’ve earned them
>C. Check up on Leo, and thank him for the extra help
>D. Something else?

>>5937078
>A. All right, this has been handled, let’s head over to Chuu Lee. Still need a snack of my own
>B. Buu? Two pizzas. You’ve earned them
>D. "Maybe one day I can learn Food Beam, what do you think Buu?

>C. Check up on Leo, and thank him for the extra help
What do mothmen like to eat? We can get Leo a meal too, right?

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>>5937078
>"Are you, and your associates, going to be a problem for us going forward?”
https://youtu.be/iTgmapRTNMQ?si=FMQMpuIlnWb6xqjq

>B. Buu? Two pizzas. You’ve earned them
>C. Check up on Leo, and thank him for the extra help

>>5937078
>B. Buu? Two pizzas. You’ve earned them
>Maybe a pizza trophy
>C. Check up on Leo, and thank him for the extra help
>Ask about "What do mothmen like to eat? We can get Leo a meal too, right?"
>A. All right, this has been handled, let’s head over to Chuu Lee. Still need a snack of my own

>>5937078
Support
>>5937084
>>5937127

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>>5937078
You look down at the little Majin. “Buu? Two pizzas. You’ve earned them.” you tell him with pride.

“YEAAAAH!” he cheers, pumping his arms in the air.

Lapis pats him on the head. “I’ll say. Defused that situation before it could go any further south.”

“Should thank Leo too, he’s the one who tipped me off about the ‘big bugs’ and all.” you comment, flying back towards the Mothman.

With him perched in one of the trees, he notes to you, ‘BIG BUGS GONE’

You give him a nod. “Yep. They shouldn’t be bothering anyone here again any time soon. Thank you for all you’ve done, Leo. Anything we can get for you as a token of appreciation? Snacks or something? …What do, er, Mothmen like to eat?”

‘LAMP’ he declares quite quickly, chirping happily. However, there’s a pause in it, and then he clarifies, ‘NON-SPICY LAMP’

You laugh a bit. “I’ll… see if I can get you one.”

“By the way, if you are her kid, you might wanna stop by Monster Island some time soon and visit your mom. Mothra’d probably like to know you’ve been handling yourself decently well.” Lapis adds. He seems to climb a bit further into the tree at that, the chirping more of a murmur now.

As you spot the sun even lower in the sky, you hear your stomach growl and comment, “Man, learning that food beam of yours might come in handy some day… think I could ever learn it, Buu?”

The Majin shrugs. “Buu not know. Buu can just do that.”

“Heh, just a thought. Okay, we’re all well and good here. Let’s head back to Chuu Lee.”

(cont.)

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>>5937241
Teleporting back, you get your own meal ready thanks to Mess Officer Buu, steak and rice dish. You also go over what you learned from Melanos, with Chuu Lee clearly thinking over the statement you got out of him.

“I’m not sure I get what their plan is.” she begins, rubbing her chin. “You’d think they would at least be trying to free Gero or something, yet from the sound of things they aren’t even bothered by him in custody.”

“Maybe there’s a longer-term plan going on than we really suspected.” Lapis proposes, finishing a bowl of ramen. “Gero waiting it out in captivity could play into that.”

She shakes her head. “I don’t know… the fact that Melanos acknowledged we might come into conflict with one another, yet that not being their overall goal, doesn’t fit with that. What even was the point of this ‘Hulud-Rah’ thing if they’re willing to part with it so quickly?”

“Can’t even begin to guess at this point.” Lapis shrugs, then looks over to you. “What’s your read on the situation, Gohan? Melanos did try to attack you just now, but left the moment he got his coat candy’d.”

>A. I think he’s at least honest about his group’s intentions, but it just raises further questions about what to do if we do end up in conflict
>B. Weird as it might sound, I don’t think he was aiming to seriously damage me. Moreso… testing me, I guess?
>C. We can make an educated guess on what this experiment was about based on what Hulud-Rah was. An artifically crafted hivemind using extremophile worms that could group together into new forms. What might they get out of data on that?
>D. Something else?

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>>5937242
>B. Weird as it might sound, I don’t think he was aiming to seriously damage me. Moreso… testing me, I guess?
>C. We can make an educated guess on what this experiment was about based on what Hulud-Rah was. An artifically crafted hivemind using extremophile worms that could group together into new forms. What might they get out of data on that?
>D. Something else?
"There was another person with Melanos, but they vanished before I could reach them in time. Perhaps the reason they aren't concerned about Gero is they have a replacement? The only people who would be smart and evil enough are all in the otherworld or imprisoned. Like Myuu, Raichi or... - Wheelo? Oh no....Wheelo's Lab!"

>>5937242
>B. Weird as it might sound, I don’t think he was aiming to seriously damage me. Moreso… testing me, I guess?

>>5937241
>B. "Weird as it might sound, I don’t think he was aiming to seriously damage me. Moreso… testing me, I guess?"
>C. My educated guess is that one Powerpuff Girls episode where they try to make a new PPG.
>D. Think on Leo for a bit. He had a somewhat negative reaction to seeing his mom again. Well, you've been there. Sip some milk as you reminisce.

>>5937242
>B.
>C. "The Cells themselves are kind of amalgamated beings, they could be learning to freely combine or even break themselves down without losing mental faculties."
>>5937251
This D is good.

>>5937242
Backing >>5937299

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Okay, I do need to get some rest, so we'll call it a night here, but we'll be back tomorrow ~6:30 pm PST. Again, thanks for playing, stay safe out there, and see y'all then!

>>5937299
>>5937304
Supporting.

But also

>D. We might want to bring Pantea to that meeting with Trip, to help bring the science angle on these hivemind things. Might be some overlap there, even if it's not actually related to the sudden infection of creepy Elder Evils.
>Probably.
>...
>Regardless it isn't like just controlling a handful of worms or other simple creatures is all that dangerous by itself. At least, short of something impossible like controlling a hivemind includong all of them over the entire Earth.
>...
>Let's an invite a Kai too. Maybe all of them.

>>5937299
>>5937337
Sure, support! Love the brainstorming. Now its time to bring in the upper brass.

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Apologies again for the delay, we're back now though:

>>5937242
“Weird as it might sound, I don’t think he was aiming to seriously damage me. Moreso just… test me, in a way.” you reply after chowing down on some rice. “He gave clear warning to dodge, and while he wasn’t exactly going easy on me, he telegraphed his attacks enough that I didn’t have to go full throttle just to avoid getting seriously hurt. It’s odd.”

“You make it sound almost like he wanted to get a brief sparring match in with you.” Chuu Lee remarks.

“He just might have. Which is what puts that sense of doubt in my mind on just what we can discern about their motives beyond the few things we’ve seen.” You finish off the rice before continuing, “So let’s take it from the top. They somehow managed to get a bunch of extremophile hybrid worm creatures to develop a sort of hive mind between them. What could they get out of that?

Lapis crosses his arms and thinks over the question. “Some kind of self-replenishing minions of sorts that are smart enough to strategize with ‘em, but still able to listen to ‘em?” he suggests.

“Maybe… but maybe the various Cells are sorta like, amalgamated beings themselves, maybe they’re trying to figure out how to freely combine or coordinate together better?” you suppose. “Perhaps even be able to split apart and come back together? Especially if they don’t lose mental faculties with that…”

“Well, that’s not a comforting thought.” Chuu Lee says with a frown. “Well, what else can we discern from them?”

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>>5938247
You chew on a bite of steak and think through that question. “I… guess there was someone with Melanos for a time? Maybe they aren’t worried about Gero because they have someone with them. Some other evil genius, like Raichi or that Myuu guy mom’s group faced out in space, or…” You snap your fingers. “Wait! That Dr. Wheelo guy! Mom told me about him before, how he tried to take control of Piccolo and was ble to make some kind of bio-android creatures enhanced with Magic! And he had a lab up north… you don’t think it might be him, do you?”

“Personally, I doubt it.” Lapis remarks. “Wheelo’s been dealt with already, and there isn’t much to go on to really connect him to them. That said, it’s still worth checking up there again, just in case someone’s moved in to try and make it their base of operations.”

“Hmm… then I guess last thing we should consider is bringing someone like Pantea or mom or someone along while like, having Trip look at them once we get the chance. A bit of a look at the science behind the hivemind alongside the spiritual description of it. Who knows what creepy elder evils were used in its creation? And there’s the matter of how they intend to use it, especially if they could somehow get it to spread across the Earth like Leo was worried about.” You tap your chin as you add, “Maybe get the Kais involved, one or two or maybe all of ‘em…”

“We shouldn’t over-complicate it.” Lapis reminds you. “If we just throw all we can at the problem and hope something sticks, we might plan into their hands. At the same time, a more thorough analysis is probably going to help.”

>A. Well, that’s something that we can handle later. How’s MOGUERA’s work going?
>B. Say Buu, do you have any input you’d like to add? Things you think we should do?
>C. Check in with Krillin, see where they’re being stored away for now
>D. Something else?

>>5938248

>A. Well, that’s something that we can handle later. How’s MOGUERA’s work going?

>C. Check in with Krillin, see where they’re being stored away for now

>D. "Chorus of Evolution, I think {HULUD-RAH} gave us a hint on what Towa is searching for. Evolutionary secrets, through a combination of science, magic and alchemy. " Starting writing some lyrics down based on what {HULUD-RAH} said. It'll make for a cool song and maybe they left more clues in the dialogue.

Let Buu eat his pizzas in peace.

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>>5938248
>C. Check in with Krillin, see where they’re being stored away for now

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>>5938248
Supporting >>5938283

>>5938248
>A

Then

> C.

Also

>D. We're not going to pull out ALL the stops every time a hint of a deeper worry somewhere. But its still good to not always assume that threats aren't hid8ng something more, keep backup plans and options in mind. Thinking about what Kais might know would be importamt when we talk to Trip, and she'd know if that call is warranted.

>>5938248
Support
>>5938283
>>5938311

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>>5938248
“It’s not like we’re gonna pull out ALL the stops every time a hint of some deeper worry is there, but we know from experience that threats like these might have something else waiting for us, backup plans and whatever. Wouldn’t hurt to have the Kais give their opinions on something like this, y’know?”

Lapis nods. “A fair assessment. Just a word of precaution, though, you can spread some of the burden among the rest of us. I know you want all the options to get things settled before they can go from bad to worse on the table as soon as possible, but don’t try to start shouldering too much of these things.”

“Mm.” you mumble in slight agreement as you finish up the steak and rice. “Well, we can put it off until later. How’s MOGUERA’s work coming along?”

“Even with the distractions, we’ve made some good progress.” Lapis replies with a smile. “Still got a few more hours to go until it’s done, I’d say, but things have gone by without any real hitches.”

“Nice. Anything you might need help with?” you ask as you start to put the dishes away.

“I think we might need a few areas scouted out again, but shouldn’t take much time.” Lapis turns to Chuu Lee. “Though we could take a shift on that task.”

“We could. Let’s check with Krillin when he gets back.” she confirms.

You decide to check in with him directly, asking him telepathically, ‘Hey, Krillmeister, you good? The Hulud-Rah stored away safe somewhere?’

‘Yep! Just settled them in somewhere safe. And… there we go! Okay, back in just a moment.’ And after a beat, Krillin teleports back… carrying two large, flat boxes, one in each hand. “Somebody wanted pizza?”

“PIZZA!” Buu cheers, pumping his arms in the air. “Pizza! Pizza! Pizza! Pizza!” Buu happily takes one of the boxes, opening it up and getting the large cheesy pie… and fits the whole thing in his mouth at once. “Mmmm!”

You chuckle as you watch him chow down, but then a thought crosses your mind. “You know… if this ‘Chorus of Evolution’ that the worms mentioned actually means anything, maybe that’s the key. Probably something to do with some mix of demon realm science and magic and… I dunno, alchemy or something. Bet that means they’re still under Towa’s employ for this. Eh, still makes for some good song lyrics, I think.”


>DRAGON BALL TUFFLE QUEST KAI #53… Paused.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I’ll try to answer them as best I can

All right folks, that’s all for tonight! We will be back tomorrow ~6:30 pm PST. Thank you all for playing, hope you had fun, stay safe out there, and hope to see y’all then!

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Ugh, sorry, problems at work, but we're back again:

>>5938383
So, Krillin is back, and there’s still some more work MOGUERA needs to do. Do you wanna keep up scouting the area with someone, or stay here and watch over the mech as it does its job? It doesn’t feel like there’s much else out there that’s an immediate threat, or even some kind of lurking one, but couldn’t hurt to look over the place some more. Then again, you’ve had plenty of time with that, and you should try meditating with the Muramasa again some time soon.

>A. You can keep scouting, no harm in staying active, and you can pair up with… (who?)
>B. You’ll stay here and monitor MOGUERA, and maybe work with the Muramasa a bit
>C. Couldn’t hurt to do some training while still being in the area, especially given the fact that you know the Cell Sentai could come into conflict with you again some time…
>D. Something else?

>>5939112
>B. You’ll stay here and monitor MOGUERA, and maybe work with the Muramasa a bit

>D. Something else?
See if we can connect our ki with the blade. Nothin major just see if our energies can work together.

>>5939112
Hit supports >>5939114
And same

>>5939112
>>5939114 +1

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Rolled 6, 5, 20 = 31 (3d20)

Okay! Roll me 2d20, best of three! DC is 14 for the first, 15 for the second.

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Rolled 20, 3 = 23 (2d20)

>>5939112
>A. You can keep scouting, no harm in staying active, and you can pair up with Chuu Lee

>>5939170

Rolled 20, 9 = 29 (2d20)

>>5939170

Rolled 4, 6 = 10 (2d20)

>>5939170

Rolled 8, 11, 2 = 21 (3d20)

>>5939173
>>5939177
>>5939179
Well, passed one of 'em quite well! Writing...

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>>5939112
“Well guys, I figure I should take a shift with MOGUERA and watch over the thing as it does its job. If there’s anything that comes up with it, I’ll let you guys know.” you state. “Also gonna try to work on the Muramasa a bit, still kinda attempting to purify it and everything.”

“I’ll stay with you then.” Chuu Lee says as she looks in the direction of the the glowing crater. “My Ki sensing skills are the best out of the group, and I can keep track of the energy it’s giving off.”

“Thanks!” you tell her with a smile.

“Well Lapis, you ready to head off?” Krillin questions.

“Sure! Be back soon. Gohan, Buu, counting on you two to keep her safe.” Lapis says to the both of you, giving Chuu Lee a bit of a smirk.

“I’m sorry, who here got to claim the title of world champ again?” she retorts with a faux-annoyed pout.

“Former world champ.” he corrects, then walks a bit closer and kisses her on the cheek. “Still allowed to worry about you.”

She smiles and nudges his arm. “Stay safe yourself out there, Lapis.”

The pair of Lapis and Krillin head off, while you and Chuu Lee work to monitor MOGUERA’s progress. At this rate, you actually might be done by the time mom and Peppa are back. “Man, you weren’t kidding, at this rate it’s only got a few more hours left until it’s all clear.”

“Had to guide it pretty well, but it’s handled the serious hotspots. The tricky part is getting supports in place when the burning fuel is cleared out.” Chuu Lee explains. “You don’t want THAT getting any bigger.” she points her thumb at the still-glowing crater.

“Have there been any close calls?” you ask, looking in the direction of it as well. Doesn’t LOOK any bigger, but best to be sure…

She shakes her head. “Nah, we’ve been plenty careful. In fact, there’s a major pocket up ahead. Gohan, check your Scouter, see if you can spot anything it needs to be careful of.”

You do just that, and you see from the feed it’s giving your Scouter that there’s a weaker patch of earth above the smoldering seam, concentrated the most up towards the back of it that seems closer to the pit. “Looks like we’ve gotta support that part back there, else it’ll risk collapse.”

“Right, so now let it work on that.” she says with a smile.

MOGUERA actually heads to that back part first, putting in some reinforced support structures behind it as it starts to clear away the seam of coal. Once that’s set up, it works to actually split the seam from the larger connected whole, then extinguishes the heat bit by bit. After a few minutes, it’s done. “Wow, this does work fast.”

She gives a wide grin. “Yep! So, how about that sword?”

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>>5939255
You hold forth the Muramasa and place it down in front of you, with you trying to harmonize your Ki with it. The sword still gives off a hostile aura… and it doesn’t look like it’s letting up. For the next hour and a half, you keep working with it, Chuu Lee observing and sensing how the energy flows through it. And… still nothing, no real progress with it, it’s keeping itself closed off from you tight. Not even Chuu Lee can get a read on how to harmonize with it. At the same time though, you both keep watching MOGUERA’s movements through the earth, guiding it and keeping up the work of clearing out the burning coal.

That’s when you reach the deepest parts of the coal seams. MOGUERA registers some unusual readings, and as you approach it gives a visual on it. It’s… a crystal? A brilliant blue crystal, with energy readings unlike what the thing’s prepared for.

>A. We should get that up ASAP, it looks important
>B. Maybe you should send these readings to Bulma? She might have an idea
>C. Eh, Chuu Lee’s call, you’ll double down on your focus on the Muramasa
>D. Something else?


That said,


>DRAGON BALL TUFFLE QUEST KAI #53… Paused.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I’ll try to answer them as best I can

All right folks, that’s all for tonight! We will be back tomorrow ~6:30 pm PST. Thank you all for playing, hope you had fun, stay safe out there, and hope to see y’all then!

Also, vote open until then!

>>5939258
>B. Maybe you should send these readings to Bulma? She might have an idea

>>5939258
>B.
>D. Try to take whatever preciations we can as Bulma analyses the readings. Be mindful of the energy and surroundings for other weirdness but especially if anything changes. Also if anyone unknown suddenly appears next to it just IMMEDIATELY blast them in the face.

We're no Pantea or Izzy in regards to esoteric knowledge but we can at least TRY to not be caught off guard by any more fuckery today.

>>5939258
>>5939309
Also,
>D+ Chu Lee is likely better about these things than we are, so work with her on that. And if she takes the lead l, follow it.

>>5939313
Typo on that last "I". Accursed phoneposting.

>>5939258
>B.
>D. Have MOGUERA look around for any sort of guardian or protections this thing might have, or any structures that might hint if it was placed here on purpose.

>>5939258
Backing
>>5939262
>>5939309
>>5939423

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Rolled 19, 11, 4 = 34 (3d20)

Okay, we are back! And with that, real quick, roll me 1d20, best of three. DC is 9.

>>5939547
Support

Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>5939858
OH FUCK!

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>5939858