Doing as a good friend should, you hurry over to Nicolette and extend your hand to her.

"Thanks for the match, I really needed that," you say to her.
"Yeah, no problem..." she grunts as you help her to her feet. "The fuck was with that last hit, though? Whatever happened between you and Marianne was really -that- bad?"
"Yeah, kinda..." you laugh nervously.

As the crowd of guards starts cheering and yelling about bets, Arnaud and Sir Gregory approach the two of you.

"Not bad," Sir Gregory says. "You did pretty well to actually get two hits in on Reinhold, Nicolette."
"Yeah, well..." Nicolette mumbles. "...I did better last time."
"Heh," he smirks. "I guess I'll take your word on that. And Reinhold... I suggest that you make an active effort -not- to try and bisect people while sparring in the future. You're just giving the guys here another reason to not want to tarin with you."
"Yeah, sorry about that..." you say with a guilty chuckle.
"Well, I suppose I should get going... try and enjoy the rest of the day, you two."

Before either of you can say anything, Sir Gregory quickly walks away.

"Dammit, he's always like that..." Nicolette mumbles under her breath.

"Reinhold, I'd like to congratulate you on your victory!" Arnaud says, shaking your hands. "As well as winning me a bit of pocket change."
"Betting again... I should've guessed," Nicolette sighs.
"What harm is a friendly wager every once in a while?" he replies, winking. "Anyways, both of you did quite well. And Reinhold, I look forward to our training in the future."

With a wave, Arnaud heads into the crowd of guards to collect his winnings.

>say something to Nicolette
>go grab some foods
>go find someone else
>[OTHER]

Rolled 11

>>27858203

>>go grab some foods
>>say something to Nicolette

"Hey, what happened between you and the princess?"

>>27858203

>go grab some foods

"TO THE KITCHEN, MINE SISTER-IN-ARMS! IT IS TIME TO FEAST!"

>>27858203
>go grab Nicolette
>say something to food

>>27858203
Take Nicolette to food!

>>27858203
FOOD

>>27858203
>>say something to Nicolette
"You know, while it seemed like a good idea at the time, I get the feeling I'm going to regret asking Arnaud for training."

>>27858227
This too, please.

>>27858227

BACKSTORY GO

>>27858203
>go grab some foods

>>27858203
>[OTHER]
Lift Nicolette over our shoulder and carry her to the kitchens

"TO BATTLE ONCE MORE!"

>>27858203
>OTHER

>Go find the balcony with the most beautiful scenery of setting sun to sketch the scene. We need an hour of peace and quite in this day.

>>27858256
No.

>>27858203
>>say something to Nicolette
>go grab some foods


"Hey, want to grab a bite?"

>>27858203

I'm going to take a bullet and suggest
>"Who, sir Gregory? Always like what?"

Also in respect for two threads ago, Arnaud was right, our footwork really could use some help

Rolled 2

>>27858227

This

>>27858241
we goan get beat down by that nigga.
hes going to literally beat the stupid right out of us.
its going to be glorious.

>>27858227

May as well ask while we're here.

>>27858203
seconding >>27858256

>>27858256
Thirded

>>27858265
>our footwork really could use some help
You know what the best way to fix that is?

Dancing.

>>27858270
Hell yeah motherfucker.

Rolled 12

>>27858227

Gonna need to start mending their friendship.

>>27858256
eh, might as well support this and see what happens

>>27858256
This, if only because it's a change of pace.

>>27858256
Fuck no.

>>27858295

>footwork

this has been on my mind since our very first dance class.
i always wondered why noone else seemed to bring it up

Rolled 14

>>27858256

VETO

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>>27858256

>>27858256
And this time, it shall be an eating contest! Let the games begin!

>>27858295

Who to perfect our steps with without risk of more PTSD though? I suppose Nico would do, or maybe Sylvie. Or private lessons with Pauline

>>27858256
so much no

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>>27858227
this pls

>>27858321

It has actually been brought up back when Arnaud pointed it out. Maybe also by Watashiva

>writing

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>>27858256
>>27858256

>>27858345
fumi is best girl

>>27858361

Yes, she can totally fit the most d6s within

>>27858256
Voting no as well.
I'm curious as to the amount of samefagging there is for the replies to this post

>>27858256
Yeah how about no.

>>27858378
Well, i samefagged with two no pics, cause one is not enough denial for this much faggotry.

>>27858378
As the one who suggested it and hasn't samefagged for it, I'm curious to know how much samefagging is going on in the opposition, not a single reply has given reason why

>>27858378

Hah, I thought the same thing, given the time delay between them. But yes, carrying Nicole is over the top.

>>27858378
The majority of replies to it are in the negative.

>>27858395
Because some people are violently allergic to anything that might result in a comedic relief scene.

I don't know why, but its a fairly reliable reaction.

>>27858395
Or a different choice.

>>27858321
I only know it because I followed baseball for a few years; lot of players take dance classes (I always heard ballet for whatever reason).

>>27858338
Nicolette, for sure. Sylvie gets to train Reinhold in matters related to magic, Nicolette gets him pointy when it has to do with sharp metal implements. Besides, having someone else trod on Reinhold's toes instead of vice versa would be funny.

>>27858352
Only been following for a few days, probably wasn't me.

>[19:33] <archelon> Aw, they don't want to carry the nico

well done samefagging faggots

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>>27858256
I support this action.

>>27858414
i didnt samefag shit faggot.

>>27858414
Gods forbid we be fun

>>27858414
CARRY THE FUCKING NICO PLS

>>27858256
i miss SWQ 89... but no.
>>27858227
DID YOU GET A FEEL TOO!?
but seriously this.

>>27858414
Carry the Nico.

do it

>>27858444
The day is eventful enough as it is, Any further incident is likely to open up the one we somehow managed to deal with earlier.
What would Marianne think when she hears that the first thing we do after seeing her off is to beat up a girl, then carry her off to the kitchen with our hand on her ass?

>>27858465
>DID YOU GET A FEEL TOO!?
haha, I can imagin them walking to get food and Rein just asks out of the blue "So what did you think of Marianne's arse?"

>>27858444
anon please she is just wearing thin shor-
.....

>>27858414
Hey, got to take our minds off of the morning in the most spectacular fashion ever. CARRY HER!

>>27858480
and after that people will still say "buut nico is not a lez..."

>>27858414

We've had enough fondling for the day, thank you very much.

Although, dat toned, firm... AHEM! Nevertheless I maintain my vote from >>27858401

>>27858401
>yes, carrying Nicole is over the top.
to be fair, that's kind of what the two goofballs do, though.

I vote for carrying the Nico

You turn to Nicolette.

"So, um..." you begin, "What exactly happened between you and the Princess?" you ask.
"Eh?" Nicolette looks at you quizzically. "Uh... nothing?" she shrugs.
"But you've made it pretty clear that you don't really like her, so..." you reply.
"Oh, that? Eh, it's not like we've ever gotten into an actual fight before. Dunno if she's scared of me or what. But no, there wasn't any one specific thing that happened."

"Dammit, quit looking at me like that..." Nicolette sighs. "Might as well tell you... anyways, Marianne used to be all happy and stuff when we were little. Kind of like Sylvie, but more bookish. So the three of us were always running around doing goofy shit, but then puberty happened and Marianne got all cold and bitchy."
"...so it was just... puberty?" you stare at her.
"I guess?" Nicolette shrugs. "I mean, I put up with her for a LONG time, but then all that shit went down with that piece of shit who you took the place of, and during the month after that before you showed up... ugh. I mean, how would you like it if you had to put up with a month straight of someone constantly bitching ab-" she cuts herself short and takes a long sigh.

>[1/2]

>>27858622
>[2/2]

"...anyways, I just kind of got tired of putting up with her all the time. No fights, I just got fed up. That's it," Nicolette says, patting you on the shoulder. "Good enough for you?"
"Uh, yeah," you reply.
"Cool. Now I'm getting hungry, so let me go get changed first and then we can go get something to eat."
"Sounds good."

With that, Nicolette runs off to get changed, while you go over to pick up you jacket and return your practice sword. After a few minutes, Nicolette emerges in her usual armor and grabs your arm.

"TO FOOD!" she shouts, pointing in the direction of the kitchen.
"AYE AYE, CAPTAIN!" you reply, joining in on the goofiness.

The two of you then leave the training hall and walk the short distance to the kitchen. You see Sylvie waiting at the doorway, and the she turns towards the two of you as you approach.

"Hm? The two of you showed up at the same time?" Sylvie asks, a bit surprised.

>how do you reply?

>>27858633

Yes. We were having a re-match.

>>27858633
"I think technically I arrived first, since we proved today that I am first in everything. Again. Speaking of me winning, when will you be free to be sketched again?"

>>27858633
"We just got done sparring, so Nico, I keep hearing about this person who I took over from but know absolutely nothing about them or what happened, wanna fill me in?"

>>27858633
"Yeah, we just finished sparring. I won."

>>27858633
"I got off early due to stuff, we decided to beat the hell out of each other."

>>27858633
"We had some sweaty one-on-one action. Too bad you weren't around to see it."

>>27858655

Yes. This.

I want to hear of that faggot.

>>27858633
seconding >>27858648

>>27858633
"Princess retired early, so we just had a bit of a spar before dinner."

>>27858675

Lets keep all mention of the princess out for now.

>>27858655

This.

>>27858648

THats a little condescending, isn't it?

No need to rub nico's face in it.

>>27858655
Yeah

>>27858686

I agree. It was a fair fight, perhaps with some smoldering RAGE in our heart giving us the edge. Let's be Reinnice.

Rolled 19, 13, 19 = 51

>>27858633

Do this: >>27858655

All the info we can get.

Including perhap's Slyvie's side of the story too.

>writing

>>27858711
Reinnice is best Rein. But Reinumbo need to step up his game and ask more questions. If he's nice enough he can even afford to appear innocent doing it.

So >>27858655

>>27858686
Depends entirely on the tone in which it's said. Imagine yourself gloating over beating your buddies at something, or telling your favorite "stupid shit I did last week" story. That kind of fake self-aggrandizement that makes your friends love you and hate you at the same time.

Rolled 11, 10, 10 = 31

>>27858622
>"Dammit, quit looking at me like that..." Nicolette sighs. "Might as well tell you... anyways, Marianne used to be all happy and stuff when we were little. Kind of like Sylvie, but more bookish. So the three of us were always running around doing goofy shit, but then puberty happened and Marianne got all cold and bitchy."

Something happened obviously. Likely a death. Her mother? Made her keep her friends at arm's length for some reason.

>"I guess?" Nicolette shrugs. "I mean, I put up with her for a LONG time, but then all that shit went down with that piece of shit who you took the place of, and during the month after that before you showed up... ugh. I mean, how would you like it if you had to put up with a month straight of someone constantly bitching ab-" she cuts herself short and takes a long sigh.

That was the asshole. I guess they obviously didnt want the news to spread AND they were obviously very young so they didn't explain it to Slyvie and Nico.

Everything looks mendable so far but it's gonna need alot of skeletons to be unearthed. And alot of crying and hugging.

>>27858806
>And alot of crying and hugging.
we should replace dancing lessons with therapy, will be hilarious when we bring the princess to the dance room and Nico and Sylvie and everyone are already there and its setup like an AA meating

"We just got done sparring," you say to Sylvie.
"Oh. I kind of wish I could've seen it, but I guess that makes us even," Sylvie replies.
"Even my ass, you should've fucking told me that you were gonna fight NIKLAUS FUCKING SUCHER!" Nicolette says angrily."
"Sorryyyy..." Sylvie replies, sticking her tongue out at Nicolette.

"So, uh..." you turn to Nicolette, "I keep hearing about this person who I took over from, but I know absolutely nothing about him or what exactly it was that he did. Mind telling me?" you ask.
"Oh... shit, yeah..." Nicolette sighs deeply. "That fucker... let's sit down first, I don't wanna talk about it out here."

The two of you then follow Nicolette into the kitchen and take your usual seats.

"So, uh... Marianne's old bodyguard. Yeah." Nicolette says, resting her head on her hand. "He used to be a Royal Guard captain, but then he got booted up to bodyguard what, three years ago?"
"We're sixteen, so, um..." Sylvie counts on her fingers. "two years ago, not three. Mari- I mean, the Princess is a year younger than us, remember?"
"Oh yeah. So two years ago, her old bodyguard retired a little while after Marianne's thirteenth birthday and this guy got promoted."

>[1/?]

>>27858858

>about that wizard duel

Make sure to tell her how relieve we are to see her in one piece.

Scold her for taking such unnecessary hazards. We were honestly worried! At least I was anyway

>>27858880
Nah

>>27858880
We already congratulated and her and stuff back then, dude.

>>27858890

Ah, okay then.

Rolled 17

>>27858858
Damn. We meet this fuck and the only thing that will keep us from killing him is if Marianna wants to do it personally.

>rapacious ssocirp

danmit capcha

>>27858858
>[2/2]

"I thought he was an alright guy, and he actually managed to get along decently with Marianne even though she's- anyways, things looked pretty good, yanno?" Nicolette says.
"Don't be so loud..." Sylvie says.
"Shit. Yeah, sorry. So anyways, I guess he was looking to, uh... further his position. Get in close with Marianne when she's younger, position himself as her only male friend, and then when it's time for her to find a husband, he'd be the obvious choice."
"I really should've punched him..."
"So now that Marianne's pretty hot, he decided to put the moves on her. And when she turned him down because she's only into guys who won't let her walk all over them..."

"He didn't take it well," Sylvie says.
"Not at fucking all. So he was like pushing her against the wall and shit and Melanie saw and ran and got me since I'm a captain and I so beat the living shit out of him right then and there," Nicolette says, shaking her fist.
"Should've called me..." Sylvie mumbles under her breath.
"Totally should have, then Vincent would've gotten to him and he'd be a smear on the fucking wall. But yeah, that's what happened. Marianne felt all ashamed about it so she begged me and Melanie not to say anything, and I only did on the condition of him getting the fuck out of the country outright, or else I'd get -my- old man to murder the shit out of him."

"And Nicolette never brings her father into anything, so he knew she was dead serious," Sylvie says. "So then he left and they held the tournament and then you came and now everything's going great!" she says happily.

>how do you respond?

>>27859022
"I wish I could've punched him too."

>>27859022

Well, at least it was only attempted.

Reinhold has been subjected to multiple successful rape since he was a little boy.

>>27859022
"Any idea where he went"
Say this with rage written on our face

>>27859022
>"...Well, shit. Goddamn."

>>27859022

Shake head. All this sounds so out of place on this court of happy NPC's.

>>27859022
"Well thats one question answered, second one, I still have no idea who your dad is Nicolette, you going to make me find out myself?."

>>27859022
What was his name?

>>27859022

>>27859074
+1

>>27859034
>>27859040
Seconding something like this. Considering what Reinhold's been through this is something he would get angry about.

>>27859022
"I wish I could have been there to stab him in the gut.

But, I'm glad I decided to enter the tournament. I like it here."

>>27859022
inb4 we see him at the party
Anyways, i think we're all in agreement that our personal mission is to decapitate this fuck in public?

>>27859074
>>27859040
this please

>>27859022

"well that explains a lot of things, really. Thank you for telling me that."

and then maybe
"so... why do you think the king needs a personal bodyguard for his daughter anyway? i mean... you know?"

>>27859034
"I wish I could've punched him too....with my sword...repeatedly."

Fixed that for ya, boss.

>writing

Rolled 20

>>27859022
... i wouldn't say everything is great...
There was an accident in the dancing class today and we had a fight.
It resolved now but marianne probably feels like i hate her. Ive tried telling her otherwise, that it wasnt her fault, but she still seemed down.
And after hearing that i can hardly blame her for how she reacted! I wish i could have killed the guy! And i dont even know him. Hes not famous or anything is he?

Enough with murderous rampage.

I'd like to think Reinhold would have made one single cut - below the waist.

>>27859156
great roll. Horrible writing.

what time is it? i bet it's too late to go to the city...
we should bring her a cake, cakes fix everything

>>27859179
I agree that we should do something nice for marianne.

Rolled 68

>>27859166
Indeed
That's not the kind of thing we should talk openly.
1. Because we had a PTSD episode
2. Because we committed a crime that would warrant death penalty

We asked everybody to stay quiet about it for a damn reason.

>>27859166
Eh im on a phone and at work, what do you want from me? Shakespear? Isn't a 20 enough?
Plus im adapting gilbert and sullivan songs to fit the quest in my head so im a bit distracted.

>>27859191

I think we've done enough for now. She did try to kill us in reflex after all, bringing her back together was nice enough. Bringing in more cookies might be... misinterpreted.

>>27859022

It's funny because he had the mentality of a metagaming VN player and got his shit wrecked.

>>27859179
>>27859191
she needs space for now man.

>>27859201
Can't really blame her after what we just found out though. I mean from her point of view we were doing exactly what her first bodyguard was doing. I think we should just do something nice to cheer her up, it might be the last time in a while we see her happy since she hates formal shit and we're about to go to marconetti for some spoiled shit's barmitzvah or some shit.

>>27859215
space cake?
i'm note sure it's a good idea...

>>27859196
No we had an accident and the princess tried to murder us.
Shes already forgiven us so we probably wont be put to death.
As for the PTSD... well we were encased in ice. Hypothermia did it.

>>27859212

Could it be a nudge to some of us players? Hmm?

>>27859179

We can get the cake for tomorrow's tea.

>>27859215
For now, but we can have something ready for her tomorrow when we meet her at breakfast, in addition to our legendary wit of course.

>>27859223
hypothermia & simultaneous head trauma

>>27859225
You think Archelon would do that?

>>27859228

Yeah. Bring in cookies if she follows up on the tea with Sylvie.

>>27859201
Yea, she needs her space as well.

>>27859212
I'm honestly impressed that /tg/ has avoided acting just like him. It seems like something they'd do and archelon probably prepared that guy with it in mind. So far we've actually been pretty supportive of getting her more friends and not just doing whatever she says to impress her.

>>27859221
We should try to bring sylvie and nicollette closer to Mari.
No better gift than friendship.

>>27859247

It wouldn't have been the first time. Like with METAL MAGIC fetishism, or with FUCK MAGIC specialization, or...

>>27859201

I agree with this, besides she's used to being alone and we've already been super clingy and prying lately.

>>27859255
It Is Already In Progress.

>>27859223
Even if SHE has forgiven us, that doesn't mean everybody else is.
Not to mention that we might end up getting discharged for being mentally unstable if this gets out.

I dont really get it.

They all call for each other deeply. It shows. Marie keeps note of Slyvie's and Nicco accomplishments and remembers their little quirks, gets angry when their honour is sullied.

Nico and Slyive keep calling her by her first name too and still feel strongly about not doing enough then.

Why do they keep each other at arms length?

>>27859255
We should try bringing her that guy's head

>>27859283
Sylve has anxiety issues.
Marie has trust problems.
Nico just got tired of the shit and is busy trying to honor her late grandfather.

>>27859283
It's called bad habits. You avoid doing something like apologize or whatever because it's hard and distressing and suddenly it becomes a routine.

If we have a teaparty with Sylvie, we should bring lemon cakes or something.

>>27859299
Nicolette and Marianne are like mirror images, for one.

>>27859285

Yeah, that will surely bring her peace. We're a bodyguard, not a hit man.

>>27859299
And Melanie is just sitting in the corner unnoticed.

>>27859328
No no no. We're bringing her PIECES anon. Not peace

>>27859328
We're a cat, cats are known for bringing people murderpresents.

This is a joke, we probably shouldn't go on a manhunt for him. We have a job and really can't justify taking that much time off.

But if he happens to be stupid enough to be anywhere in our vicinity we can gut him like a fish.

Technically, the punch the Princess gave us did made us a hit man.

I'm against going and getting her a cake or cookies. Just give her some time and space.

>>27859337
Melanie is actually still friends with the Princess as well as Sylvie and Nicollete.

>>27859337
disregard serfs acquire nobility

>>27859328
Yea and he would already be dead if she didn't ask to spare his life.

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>>27859347

...yeah, you now have a pretty good idea as to why the Princess freaked out in the way that she did. A cold feeling fills you, the same one that you had when you came across that guy who roughed Citrine up that one time...

"Yeah, I wish I could've punched him too," you say, a look of cold fury on your face. "Do you have any idea where he went?" you ask.
"Don't know, don't give a fuck," Nicolette says, sighing. "With any luck, he went and got himself burned to death by a salamander or something."

"Well, could I at least get his name?" you ask.
"Mi-" Sylvie tries to speak, but Nicolette reaches over the table and covers her mouth.
"That piece of shit never existed, remember? THat's what we all decided when we ran him out of here, his name will never be spoken of again within these halls," Nicolette says.
"Oh... oh yeah..." Sylvie replies, frowning. "B- but what if he shows up in Marconetti, Reinhold should know..."
"So what, so he can run him through the second he says his name? Just look at his face, he has that look my old man gets when he wants someone to -not exist- anymore. That shit ain't good for foreign relations. Plus, we're the only ones who even know what he did in the first place."
"Oh... oh yeah..." Sylvie slumps down in her seat.

"Ugh..." Nicolette sighs, "So yeah, that's what happened. Got anything more pleasant to talk about, Reinhold?"

>tell them about what happened today
>ask Sylvie about tea
>ask about Nicolette's father
>ask about something else
>sit down and shut up

>>27859348
Get them for teatime, not because we're sorry, but because we want to celebrate Sylvie's victory.

>>27859348
To be honest I'm inclined to say it's us who needs the time and space

>>27859356
Though it's not that she particuarly wanted him alive, she just didn't want her dad to find out.

>>27859337
We're really treating her like she's invisible. Reinhold only cares about people who are secretly royals.

>>27859355
Oi, oi, commoner for life nigga. For life! Gotta remember your homies.

>>27859343

Yeah. That sounds better. Although I fully expect him to be integrated into power structures of another country by the time we meet him, making inconsiderate gutting very impractical.

Besides, what would you do if he's mended his ways?

>>27859364

>>ask Sylvie about tea

>>27859364
>ask Sylvie about tea
Well, she did say pleasant.

>>27859364
>ask about Nicolette's father
"It seems your dad gets mentioned every other sentence these days, and I still have no idea who he actually is."

>>27859364
>ask Sylvie about tea

>>27859364
>ask about Nicolette's father

>>27859364
Ask about Nico's Father. And then eat all the food.

And then I went to sleep, you an cool bro OP

>>27859372

Cut off his dick and hands.

>>27859364
>>ask Sylvie about tea
Tho I'm tempted to ask about Nico's father, but eh.

Don't fucking mention what happened today.

>>27859364
>>ask about Nicolette's father
"Speaking of your old man..."

>>27859364
>ask Sylvie about tea

>>27859364
TEA FOR THE TEA GOD
>ask Sylvie about tea

>>27859364
>ask Sylvie about tea
Everything else is a not pleasant topic. Nico doesn't want to talk about her dad and we don't want to talk about what happened.

>>27859364
>>ask Sylvie about tea
REMEMBER

ITS NOT OUR IDEA

ITS MARIE'S IDEA

>>27859364

"I'd really like you two to try to talk with the princess about... things. Just for a moment, sit down and talk, and maybe hit each other with tea cups or whatever it is that girls do when they talk things out."

>>27859364
>ask about Nicolette's father

I feel like we're being invaded by SylvieTeafags.

since the "accident" i'm pretty sure Marianne stopped learning magic because she (almost?) killed someone

>>27859364
Nicolette knows us far too well. Clever girl.

>ask Sylvie about tea

And talk about cakes, pastries, and donuts as well to go along with tea time. Change the subject to something less unpleasant, and don't bring up Nico's Dad, if she wanted to say who he was she would've.

>>27859364
>ask Sylvie about tea

>>27859364

Don't tell them specifics, but I wonder if it would be wise to tell them that we're asking about all this because it came up during dance lesson... they did tell us pretty much after all.

In any case, thank them for sharing their knowledge.

What's next, anyway? Have we set up a schedule with Arnaud yet?

I'm not sure if we're in mood for sketching... maybe if we can focus enough for a magic lesson that might be good. Or ask the girls if they have something relaxing in mind. Like a walk in the palace gardens. Maybe THEN there will be time for a sketch

>>27859403
I do kind of want to tell an edited version of what happened today to explain our interest in That Guy.

But we kind of said we wouldn't.

So we won't.

>>27859429
I'm sure Arnaud will find us when it's time to train. I don't think we can escape our training even if we run and hide.

>>27859447
>I don't think we can escape our training even if we run and hide.
That might actually be pretty good training in and of itself.

>>27859356
Stop using logic against me. I'm mad and want to cut a bitch

>>27859447
>apprentice to the shadow butler
>????
>profit!

>>27859429

No.

That will be for the princess to decide. We have given our word, we will not speak of it unless she chooses to.

We can encourage her to share it.

>>27859364
kill everyone at the party who's name begins with "mi"
It's the only way to protect the princess

>>27859433

BUT. We CAN tell them what happened to US.

We can tell of Reinhold's childhood.

>writing

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>>27859364
>ask Sylvie about tea

Also on an unrelated note, if we do figure out who -that man- is then... nobody needs to know, catch my drift?

>>27859486
They already know about it.

>>27859364
>ask about Nicolette's father

>>27859492

Not about the rape attempts.

>>27859492

Not all the lurid details, though, but telling these now would be 1) seemingly irrelevant 2) allow them to connect the dots for image of what happened during dance lesson

>>27859486
We could. But we're totally not going to do that because it's got shit all to do with anything right now.

>>27859486
Nicolette just asked if we had something more pleasant to talk about.

And now you're suggesting that we should say "Let me tell you about my childhood where I was regularly beaten and raped!"

>>27859506
That's not something you just talk about unprovoked when someone just asked to switch to a more pleasant topic.

What is wrong with you?

>>27859518
/tg/

The answer is everything.

>>27859518
his fedora is on too tight

how about... ...about that new dress?

>>27859509
Do they know it was during our dance lesson? They could easily make a wild guess.

>>27859486
Yeah no thanks

>>27859546

If they don't, it would probably not take a whole lot of effort to find out, seeing as it had to happen between Gregory's lesson and our match with Nico.

>>27859518

Specifically, I was replying to another anon who was thinking of telling them what happened today. So instead I suggested this alternative as why we were interested in the individual.

I never said that it be brought up NOW, just that we have a explanation/topic instead of telling them about what happened during dance.

OR we could ask Sylvie how to get out of being trapped in an ice tomb spell.

>>27859364
>>27859364
Well, the Princess is having a teaparty in honour of Sylvie's victory, but is undecided of the date.
So, here's what I'm thinking, suprise party anyone? She expects to walk to ballroom class, but instead is greeted by sight of tea, biscuits and and hearthy conversation.

We'll have to cancel the regular teatime so it won't interfere with our endeavours.

>>27859577
probably better saved for lesson time.

>>27859487
Hay arch, did we still wanna do a time skip after this to the ball?

I feel like after today it would be good

>>27859602
I really think we should definitely do it sooner rather than later. If we keep putting it up to a vote it's likely to keep getting pushed back.

Yeah, it would be a good idea to try and talk about something less... unpleasant.

"So, Sylvie..." you say.
"Hm?" Sylvie replies, a bit surprised that you're talking to her now.
"Your fight with Niklaus was pretty impressive..."
"Wha- um, thank you!" she smiles happily.
"So... the Princess was wondering if you were doing anything tomorrow afternoon, around noon? She wanted to do someting to celebrate your victory."
"...whoa, MARIANNE actually did?" Nicolette stares at you. "Your fight must've really been something, Sylvie..."

"Eh- I- I mean... I don't really have a set schedule since I pretty much do whatever I want here, so, um... what did you have in mind?"
"That's when we usually have tea, so if you wanted to..."
"Y- yes, that would be really nice!" Sylvie stammers.

"Ehehehe..." Nicolette flashes you a sly grin. "You said that you and Marianne had a fight earlier, and that's why you're so pissed off... were all of these questions so you could do something nice to get back in good with her?"
"Huh? No, the tea was the Princess's idea, so I just..." you reply.
"Poor Sylvie... Marianne's stealing away the one she loves, right before her eyes..." Nicolette says teasingly.

"NNNNNNNICOLETTE! QUIT IT THAT'S NOT FUNNY!" Sylvie stands up and slaps her hands on the table.
"But it really is," Nicolette replies with a wide grin.
"Me and Reinhold are just friends! But how about I tell him about how you've been crushing HARD on-"
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGHSHUTUPSHUTUP" Nicolette screams, waving her arms furiously. "That's not fucking funny, I told you that shit in confidence!"

>[1/2]

>>27859629

Just too much interesting stuff to do that keeps bleeding over.

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>>27859634

>"Me and Reinhold are just friends! But how about I tell him about how you've been crushing HARD on-"

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE

>>27859634
Girls girls, calm down, theres enough Reinhold to go around for everyone

>>27859634
I'm still surprised that even though almost EVERYBODY are openly saying that Sylvie has big crush on Reinhold, he still acts like he doesn't notice it. At all. At least give it some though Rein, really.

>>27859634
>"Me and Reinhold are just friends! But how about I tell him about how you've been crushing HARD on-"

Oh my./George Takei

>>27859634

Hmm. I wonder if Marianne even remembers OUR plan to invite Sylvie over. This could end very well, BUT...

let's just say I'd rather not have to roll.

>>27859634
Our friends are the best kind of idiots.

The Best friends.

>>27859652

It's not Rein, I think.

>>27859653
He's terrified of intimacy. He's probably just avoiding the subject.

>>27859649

...Melanie?
...Marianne?
...Reinhold?
...the King?

>>27859634
>"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGHSHUTUPSHUTUP" Nicolette screams, waving her arms furiously. "That's not fucking funny, I told you that shit in confidence!"
OK, so we can't tell Sylvie shit in confidence. Good to know

>>27859634

"Sylvie? You have a crush on us?" -> "Let's try getting to know each other even better first." -> "Though... I am worried... about how terrible your taste in men is."

>>27859665
Takamura

>>27859634
h-holy shit.
well then, i guess nico likes them old.

>>27859653

What do you mean? We pretty much acknowledged it during the dinner at Mom's.

>>27859634
>>27859655
Yeah, I feel from the wording that it's not Rein either. Also, the way we interact, I just don't see anything there at all, sadly.

>>27859671
I think this is the first time it's been outright stated to our face, so I think we need to respond to it somehow, ignoring it would be kinda rude.

>>27859668
Nicolette's being a huge bitch about the crush thing, though.

>>27859661
It's obviously Monique

>>27859665
It's gotta be Monique

>>27859634
"Uh, girls? I'm right here. Sylvie, is there anything you need to tell me?"

Just kidding.

>>27859685

HA HA! That would've been the day!

(I don't think it's possible. Still, as a ship after we're through with our common adventure in rescuing princesses of 3 countries (including dragon) together...)

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>>27859677

I dunno, she could be one of those warrior types that likes the person that manages to beat her.

On the subject of Nicolette, I am for some reason imagining her as Archerko.

>>27859668
Nonsense, that was a perfectly valid counterblow to Nico's relentless assault regarding Sylvie's crush.

I can see Rein just kind of blank-staring into a wall and talking to himself with the scene in the background.

"Crushes, eh. I wonder how that feels."

>>27859634
"I-I'm sorry Sylvie i don't want a person, especially in your stature having used goods.."

>>27859700
Do we even know of other males besides Monique our age?
I mean, it's not like she has a crush on that whiny prince guy.

Maybe nico's crushing hard on princess lucianna again

>>27859634
"I already know"
"Ok, no I don't."

>>27859713
Or maybe we've got it wrong and Gregory isn't her dad.

Or maybe he still is.

>>27859685
>>27859688
It CAN'T be Monique. Gregory?

>>27859634
Shes crushing on gerhard.

>>27859709
unless she's training so hard to get strong and make up for his weakness

>>27859709

Why not? As a big strong she-hulk she could be the type to be attracted to a delicate flower.

Like Monique. Or Emilio.
Maybe we'll have to make peace between her and Marianne fighting over a non-rein suitor...

>>27859722

SSV Daddy issues ahoy

>>27859721
lewd.
>>27859723
I can't even remember her interacting with him really.

"Oh, Sylvie has a crush on Reinhold. That's nice. ... ... ... but wait, MY name is Reinhold!"

>>27859705
yeah, but thats not a secret, and hasn't bee for some time.

It's basically just a way to shut down that conversation and put sylvie on the defensive.

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>>27859737

Maybe it's still Luciana?

>>27859661
are you reading the same thing I am? because its pretty fucking clear what Sylvie was saying

>>27859713
that would be my suspicion.

>>27859750
It just seems like she would have worded it differently if that's what she was saying. Or maybe arch just intentionally worded it like that to keep us on our toes

>>27859743
We're not that dense.
Are we?

>>27859750

I'm talking about Nico's crush.

>>27859762
she said it to get back at Nico, using what Nico said about her crushing on Rein

it ain't that hard to figure out...

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>>27859765
Too much SWORD is bad for the brain.

>>27859747

But that would not be news for us at all.

>>27859765
Well, we did spend an indeterminate amount of time passed out from a combination of both emotional and physical trauma (the full trifecta of blunt force, hypothermia, and suffocation no less) just a few hours ago.

So my excuse is that the critical thinking bits of our brain aren't working yet.

>>27859774
so am I, and its pretty clear that Sylvies intention was to rat out her crush on us, just like she did to Sylvie

>>27859765
no, but we could totally play it for laughs.

>>27859778
Sword in the brain
Sword in the brain
Sword in the brain

>>27859741
.... read it again. Nicollete is talking about who sylvie has a crush on not the other way around.
And sylvie obviously has a crush on the librarianinja

>>27859776
>>27859784

But from her perspective. If she was crushing on Rein, why would she keep joking that Marie was stealing him away from Slyvie? Especially if she told Slyvie who her crush was?

Thats just battering herself everytime she jokes about it. It's not a nice feeling and not something anyone can keep up for long.

>>27859787
Rein ain't cruel enough to play with a girl's feelings.

>>27859789
not sure if bad troll or mental disabilties

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>>27859778

Don't be silly.

Excessive SWORD meditation makes you KEEN

>>27859634
>[2/2]

"Well maybe you should quit teasing me all the time if you don't want Reinhold here to know about your preferences in..." Sylvie says coldly.
"Okay, I got it! I'll tone it down some, damn!" Nicolette replies, covering her face with her hands.

"Fucking hell, I ask you for advice with that shit and now you lord it over me..." Nicolette mumbles to herself.
"Oh yeah, Nicolette..." you turn to her. "You've been mentioning your father a lot lately, and I've been wondering who exactly he is..."
"Yeah, why don't you just tell him already?" Sylvie asks.
"Ugh..." Nicolette sighs. "No. Not unless I absolutely fucking have to."
"Seriously, it's not that big a deal..."
"No, dammit! If things turn out that way then that's just how it is, but until then, I ain't saying shit."

"YOu're always so stubborn about the dumbest things..." Sylvie sighs. "You know he's just going to find out anyways, right? It wouldn't surprise me if the Princess or Mr. Gerhard or Mr. Niklaus told him..."

Before Nicolette can start yelling again, Margot shows up with the usual food cart.

"Alright, today we have grilled chicken! It's really good, so enjoy!"

She then hands each of you your plates and hurries off.


>talk about something else
>EET CHIKKEN

>>27859797
because she is playing the tough girl role and was teasing Sylvie

jesus christ, it ain't that hard to understand

>>27859789
No.

>Sylvie
"NNNNNNNICOLETTE! QUIT IT THAT'S NOT FUNNY!" Sylvie stands up and slaps her hands on the table.

>Nico
"But it really is," Nicolette replies with a wide grin.

>Sylvie
"Me and Reinhold are just friends! But how about I tell him about how you've been crushing HARD on-"

>Nico
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGHSHUTUPSHUTUP" Nicolette screams, waving her arms furiously. "That's not fucking funny, I told you that shit in confidence!"

>>27859797
she just projecting like a motherfucker

>>27859807

>>EET CHIKKEN

>>27859810

Bullshit.

>>27859807 Look at that response. Ask someone who is crushing on the same person for advice? Nope. She just doesn't want to tell.

>>27859807
>>EET CHIKKEN

>>27859807
"Well maybe you should quit teasing me all the time if you don't want Reinhold here to know about your preferences in..." Sylvie says coldly.

Confirmed lesbian

>>27859807
"Wait, what was that about a crush Sylvie?"

>>27859807
>"Well maybe you should quit teasing me all the time if you don't want Reinhold here to know about your preferences in..."

Yup. Total lesbo

>>27859807

Enough tormenting poor Nico. Devour Avians.

>>27859820
space jesus fucking H christ, do you not understand women?

like >>27859812 said

fuck me, you're as dense as CHINHOLD

>>27859812

Trace on.

>>27859807
Maybe she likes Arnaud?

>>27859824
Dammit, where is the chinhold.JPG when I need to shop "I GREW UP IN A BROTHEL.
I KNOW SOME SHIT ABOUT SEXUAL PREFERENCES" on it?

>>27859807
>EET CHIKKEN

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>>27859704

So Archelon, Archerko yes or no for Nicolette?

>>27859836

Possibly, yes.

>>27859824
>>27859828
that don't confirm shit, fuck she could be talking about her preferences is pet rocks

>>27859836
...possible, I suppose.

Then again it's equally likely that it's that, lesbianism, or Gregory (who is not daddy in this scenario).

>>27859810
Yeah, no. You don't ask someone who's crushing on the same person you are for advice >>27859807
It's not Rein.
>if you don't want Reinhold here to know about your preferences in...
It may in fact be Luciana, but it's most likely Gregory or eMelanie.

>>27859845
>had crush on girl
>implied she still has crush on girl
>gets made fun of for preferences

I think your just in denial that you won't get you waifu.

>>27859830

Yea no.

It doesn't work that way.

>>27859807
>OTHER
start namedropping potential candidates for her father until she reacts

>>27859845
or her preference in age. Maybe she likes older men. But judging by how she reacts around us and other guys compared to how she reacted when her mom was telling us about her crush on lucianna. I'd definitely say she still likes her.

>you've been crushing hard on _____ lately
>she just finished seeing lucianna again

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>>27859807
>if you don't want Reinhold here to know about your preferences in...

Oh MY.

I'm becoming less confident on the Gregory = daddy theory, she might be in to older men. Or lesbianism, but that feels like a red herring to me.

Anyway...
>EET CHIKKEN

>>27859842
fits the bill, I guess.

Calling it a night here, guys. Thanks for playing!

>>27859852
I'm thinking Luciana's visit might have left Nico a little dazed and confused.

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>>27859840
You mean this one?

>>27859867

Ha!

Cheers for the run, OP. Was great as ever.

>>27859811
Ugh wow i must be tired. On a related notes.
Nicolette/Luciana/reinhold route?
.....Margot route?
Ive always suspected reinhold would end up with someone who can COOK.
looks, power, dat ass, armor, scales.
NONE of it compares to TURKEY LEGS.

>>27859859
Maybe it's Niklaus.

Niklaus, Nicolette... he's arrogant enough to name even his daughter after himself...

That'd get a reaction at least, right?

Where the fuck is everyone getting "she wants the big G's dick", if anything its still likely he's her dad

>>27859869
>mfw all the drawfaggotry of reinhold is with massive chins
Please let this continue for eternity

>>27859873
>[22:08] <??????> just wait until we get everyone drunk at the end of the ball and Luciana takes Rein and Nico to bed

I am all for this route

>>27859874
Didn't think Nikhouse would be the type to reproduce. Unless it was for an experiment. Also doesn't one of Nicolette's brothers look like Sir Gregory?

>>27859883

That sounds like a great way to start a war

>>27859867

Archelon you cocktease.

I love you.

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>>27859873
>Nicolette/Luciana/reinhold route

>>27859892
psh, as if it wouldnt bring the countries closer

>>27859867
Night man, see you next session.

>>27859874
It's definitely not him. It's either gregory or arnaud, but i'm definitely thinking greg- Wait wait, didn't nico's grandpa used to adventure around with arnaud and that's how nico's mom met her dad? Also, nico's dad is a great swordsman. I'm pretty sure Arnaud is better than Gregory, or at least used to be. I don't even know anymore.

>>27859867
>night
>implying you're not running to your classes

still was great

>>27859908
There was a marconettian i think with a name very similar to nicos. He was mentioned ONCE.
Thats her dad.

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>>27859869
>>27859824

the very one