You are Reinhold, master swordsman and victor of the Royal Swordsmanship Tournament. The King was so impressed with your skill, he personally requested that you be transferred out of the army and into the Royal Guard! Not bad for an orphan who was raised in a brothel in a poor fishing village.The only issue at this point is your assignment... you've been charged to be the personal guard of the King's only daughter Marianne. While she is the vision of loveliness that you'd expect from a Princess, her personality is... well... she seems to have some issues.Well, you finally talked to Sylvie for the first time since the assassin attack......and as expected, she's not exactly thrilled with you right now.>Congratulations, you are once again an unruly WOLF!>Wolves are cool and powerful... and also rather dangerous.>The Princess considers you to be her friend!>But while wolves are really cool, they still don't count as people.Thread archive:http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?searchall=Princess+Guard+QuestCharacter list + descriptions (in progress):http://pastebin.com/1Vhj4DJvList and descriptions of the spells shown thus far:http://pastebin.com/2c9y2sDMTwitter:https://twitter.com/QM_ArchelonQuest compilation that's kindly maintained by a person who isn't me:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/n4nhs9gd0kmnnni/04tpEy5_pe>>>>>>>>
Princess Guard Quest: Fuck Printers Edition.
"Look, Sylvie," you say, letting out a long sigh. "You're not alone. You still have Nicolette and your father and everyone else back home. And even though I know you're mad at me, I'll be there too.""You're just saying that," Sylvie replies, shaking her head."No, I mean it. I still want to do all the stuff that we used to do- magic lessons, eating together, goofing off, teasing Nicolette... hanging out like that was fun.""Yeah, but you have Luciana now..." she mumbles."And Nicolette's with Melanie now, but do you think she's going to ditch you because of it?">keep on talking?
>>30684689Nope
>>30684678It's like the world itself is doing all it can to keep me from starting threads before midnight.
>>30684689"Sylvie, you're still my friend. And I'll never abandon you."
>>30684689>"And Nicolette's with Melanie now, but do you think she's going to ditch you because of it?"You know she's going to say 'yes'.So I'm going to say[x]That's enough for now
>>30684749We've already said that, more or less.
>>30684762It has to be said. Directly.
>>30684689No. That'll do Rein, That'll do.
>>30684689No, that's just the right amount of push.Leave it at that.The biggest hurdle and confusion is that Reinhold didn't really know what he wanted or how he was supposed to deal with being attracted to people, stupid Spinelle
>>30684689I think that's a good note to wrap up on unless she decides to suddenly open up about something. I mean, when we move onto the next thing is pretty dependent on how she reacts here...
>>30684689no
>Raoul, Pellegrino and Adrien are out there fighting crime
>writing
>>30684975Damn, that's in depth.
>>30684975I like it
>>30684975Wow, good on you anon. That is a niffy reference to have.
>>30685080Chin's too small to be Reinhold.
>>30685119hopefully we get to best used goods
>Volker will never adopt Reinhold>Reinhold will never be trained by Agnes, instead of wasting his time in the army>He will never attract Celestino's attention and be chosen as Emilio's bodyguard at an early age>He will never be childhood friends with Luciana>Citrine will never make friends with everyone in the castle and show Giancarlo how to treat a lady>Karel will never ressent Reinhold for having the adoption she deserved by birth>She will never join the Granache Turnament>Monique will never be her rival and secret keeper>There will never be a love triangle between Marianne, Karel and Emilio>Nicolette and Sylvie will never be the comic relief duo Reinhold only see during visits>Melanie will never attract the attention of a Volker-raised and meido-loving Reinhold
>>30685235I actually have an entire "what if" scenario about that all worked out...
>>30685267Could you run it as some kind of dream sequence?
>>30685267Ever gonna run it? Or is it reserved for New Game+ in the VN
>>30685267I need to see this one day
Question!So assuming we:A) Get the last name Eschenwaldand B) Marry Luciwhat is the last name situation going to be like? Will she become Lucianna Eschenwald di Marconeti? And if thats right, what about us? Do we get to tack the "di Marconeti" on the back or is that something for like, people who are blood related to the king only?Also:>>30685235>>30685267If we finish up the main story and you don't loath us all, can we please get a couple of Elseworld stories like this?
>>30684975We know for a fact that at least one of the mystery sisters is older than Benedetta from the Elena interlude, and the second mystery sister is almost necessarily younger than Alberto (since we were told that Benedetta is ~10 years older than Giancarlo, who is 20, and Alberto is 29, which means that unless there were twins there isn't really much of a window to fit a child between those two.)There was also a Lorenzo (mentioned exactly once during thread 12 as being recently-married,) but given everything mentioned since, I'm inclined to think that was just a prototype name for Giancarlo that was changed later without mention.
>You are Reinhold, master swordsman and Heir to the Eschenwald Family Line. The King was so impressed with your skill, he personally requested that your father, Volker Eschewald, allow you to be the Bodyguard of his youngest Son, Prince Emilio.
>>30685337YeahbutEveryone in Marconetti is a dick, though
>>30685337>It looked like it was just going to be another normal day guarding your friend Emilio and trying to get him to work up the nerve to ask out Princess Marianne of Granache who is visiting today. Up until Princess Luciana confessed that she liked you...
>>30685326I was waiting for your superior autism, lolwut. Glad to see the only errors you noticed are omissions I deliberately made.>>30685337>The only issue at this point is your assignment... you've been charged to be the personal guard of the King's youngest son Emilio. While he is actually alright for a Prince, his personality is... well... he seems to be a bit of a pussy.
"No, she'd never do that..." Sylvie replies, sighing."And neither will I," you say."Damn it everything's all weird now," she mutters under her breath as she covers her face with her hands. "Stupid Luciana ruining everything..."After taking a deep breath, Sylvie wipes her eyes with her sleeve and turns to you."I don't hate you, okay?" Sylvie says. "And you've made it really clear that you're going to keep bothering me even if I did... but I still want to punch you right now so would you mind leaving me alone for a while?""Uh, no problem," you say with a nervous smile as you slowly back away from her.>go bother Emilio and Karel>go see how Monique's group is doing>[OTHER]
>>30685423>go see how Monique's group is doing
>>30685423>go bother Emilio and Karel
>>30685317She's royalty, we would be nobility. We would take her name, or each keep our own.
>>30685423>go see how Monique and Co. Are"So, hatchet officially buried?"
>>30684975That is... impressive. Seriously.>>30685317>what is the last name situation going to be like? Will she become Lucianna Eschenwald di Marconeti? And if thats right, what about us? Do we get to tack the "di Marconeti" on the back or is that something for like, people who are blood related to the king only?Since the Eschenwalds are nobility from Marconetti, the standard procedure would be to take on the royal "di Marconetti" instead since it's of a higher rank.But in the event that a foreign noble marries a prince or princess that's not next in line to the throne, the foreign last name would normally be taken instead. This is why Gregory's last name isn't Granache.(Vincent's is because he didn't have a last name to start with)
>>30685423>go see how Monique's group is doinghopefully he won't give us the COLD shoulder
>>30685470Vincent was a Commoner?
>>30685423"Alright now to make more peoples lives difficult.">go bother Emilio and Karel
>>30685470>That is... impressive. Seriously.It didn't take as long as you think.>This is why Gregory's last name isn't Granache.What?
>>30685470Cool. I was just a bit unclear about the "di Marconetti" since it sounds like it could be a "proper" last name, a title, or a bit of both.
>>30685423>>go bother Emilio and Karelwe don't really have anything to say to Monique that would not restart his shadowruns
>>30685270>>30685285>>30685317>If we finish up the main story and you don't loath us all, can we please get a couple of Elseworld stories like this?Haven't decided how I'd go about doing this, to be honest.>>30685326The only ones of Celestino's children who haven't been mentioned by name thus far are his first born (a daughter) and his third daughter (older than Giancarlo).>>30685326>There was also a Lorenzo (mentioned exactly once during thread 12 as being recently-married,) but given everything mentioned since, I'm inclined to think that was just a prototype name for Giancarlo that was changed later without mention.Yeah, that was a mistake on my part.In general, everything about the setting and characters are decided except the names, which get decided wheneer I need to actually state them.
>>30685423>>go bother Emilio and Karel
>>30685423>>go see how Monique's group is doingThe blues bros could use some pestering
>>30685423>go bother Emilio and Karellet's go talk to two of the 4 good people in this nation
>>30685540Is the third daughter older or younger than Pellegrino?
>>30685423>go bother Emilio and Kareltalking to Monique is not going to end well
>>30685483Thierri and Raoul found Vincent punching bears to death in the woods shortly after they set out on their first ADVENTURE.He didn't even have citizenship of any country prior to that.
>>30685559younger.
>>30685582Oh god my sides. Punching bears get me every time.
>>30685582That fukkin guy, man. Think what you want about his daughter but the man himself is a best.
>>30685387I didn't go too deep into everything, but yeah. Looks pretty solid.>superior autism...flatterer>>30685540>In general, everything about the setting and characters are decided except the names, which get decided whenever I need to actually state them.Except for Arnaud and Nicolette's little brother, who started out as being named Gillaume and then started fluctuating between that and Guillaume before finally settling on the latter.>>30685559Presumably younger, or he'd have said "older than Pellegrino" rather than "older than Giancarlo".
>>30685582So vincent was a magical bear punching hobo?
>>30685599"Sorry Mr Bear!" 'Splat!'
>>30685606his daughters are all top tier
>>30685423>Go bug the shit out of Monique
>>30685512>>This is why Gregory's last name isn't Granache.>What?Gregory's last name is Migualt, the same as Nicolette.>>30685608>Except for Arnaud and Nicolette's little brother, who started out as being named Gillaume and then started fluctuating between that and Guillaume before finally settling on the latter.That was just typos.Frequent typos.>>30685612Less "hobo" and more "wildman."Of sorts.>finally writing
>>30685423>>go see how Monique's group is doingMay as well at least thank him for the assist and maybe talk to the Kinsen delegation a little more now that Akemi isn't in berserk-mode. Make sure she knows we more or less know why that happened and there were no misunderstandings (if we didn't do that already.)
>>30685624Yeah, top of the SHIT TIER
>>30685608Don't forget how Vincent and Gregory kept switching names to fuck with us..
>>30685624Racquel is great but the others I could take or leave.>>30685712And filtered.
>>30685582"I like you. You can come over to my Castle and Fuck my Cousin."
>>30685788I feel,like that's exactly what Therri said.
>Sylvie confesses to Reinhold that she's over him and now has a crush on KarelWat do?
>>30685876She'll figure it out on her own.
>>30685876Encourage with tips/advice. In other words, be a friend
>>30685897With friends like Reinhold you don't need enemies.
>>30685876Curse because we refused the one swinging bi-waifu?
>>30685876Start lying through our teeth about Karel already having a miscellaneous commoner girlfriend or something. Say it randomly came up in conversation one time if pressed about it.As far as we know Sylvie isn't into girls, and we don't know what Karel is into. Odds are that scenario ends with Sylvie's record dropping to 0/2.
>>30685918>the one swinging bi-waifuNicolette.Melanie.Maybe Rana.
>>30685876>>30685897>he doesn't like it when you grab his tits.>he has daddy issues, there's your in.>if you ever need help with the grandson thing you know where I sleep.if only Reinhold didn't have issues with sex, then we could easily make that third offer to Nico. I mean bad end right there but the reaction would be worth it.
>>30685952>if you ever need help with the grandson thing you know where I sleep.
>>30685887>>30685897I'm not sure we need MORE reasons for Sylvie to want to slap our shit, let alone Karel.Pretty sure the only good response is just "Oh god. I'm so, so sorry." and then find some time to go tell Karel that one of our female friends has a thing for her and now we're kind of stuck in a corner.Ultimately leave it up to Karel to decide how to handle things, with the provision that it can't be the "awkwardly postpone things forever because never having to explain means it's the easy way out" route because we learned how well that works out.
>>30685876Laugh.
>>30685876"Uh.""UUUUUUUUHHHHH">"So he's been doing that for about fifteen minutes now, what the hell is wrong?">"The voices in his head are laughing at him instead of making a decision.">"Oh, well that expla- Wait, what?">"Nothing. He just has brain damage is all."
Walking away from Sylvie, you nod to Nicolette and Melanie as they head over to your distraught friend... it figures that they were waiting for the right time to come in and console her. And seeing as how your continued presence over here would probably only serve to make things worse, you mane your way across the throne room to where Monique is speaking with his brother, Giancarlo and Akemi.With any luck, he won't start anything with you...And just as you're bracing yourself for the antagonism that you've come to expect from Monique, Giancarlo notices you."Well lookee here!" he shouts as he rushes over to your side and drapes his arm around your shoulders. "Hi again, Prince..." you say with a nervous smile."Now, now..." Giancarlo waves his finger in your face. "There's no need for formality with me, future brother!"".........'Future brother?'" Monique says, looking at you with a confused espression.>greet the Monique?
>>30686081"Hey Monique. Hey Setsuranka."
>>30686035I am pretty sure Sylvie does not know that Karel is a girl. I'm running off the assumption that Sylvie is crushing on Karel because she thinks she's a hot dude. Hence, she'll figure it out. And if she still likes her? Well...I'm sure Karel will figure that out with the same advice you said.
>>30685995Wouldn't that be cheating on Melanie? unless she joins in
>>30685950Implying Rana even cares what species.jk I am pretty sure she would be super shy/tame in bed
>>30686088Sounds good to me.
>>30686096but then who is the rowdy one?
>>30686107>Melanie.or Sylvie
>>30686088this works pretty well
>>30686107[spoilers/]melanie
>>30686088I can get behind this.
>>30686088Greet the sword first. See if that gets a rise out of his fabulousness.
>>30686081>"Hi Monique. And Setsuranka, I guess. Uh, should I greet the sword too?">"Anyway, I'm kind of in a relationship with Luciana now."
>>30686088Simple enough. Explain to him about what he means too, unless Giancarlo does it.
>>30686081Avoid questionFor now, anyway. He gon' be maaaaad.
>>30686081AWKWARD SILENCE
>>30686130change relationship with courting
>>30686081very well, hello Giancarlo.how is everyone faring?(dont answer the question unless he asks directly)
>>30686163and then Monique will court her too out of spite.
>>30686081"Monique I just came by to let you know that if your sealed king ever makes you feel ice-o-lated from regular people that you can confide in me. I know our relationship has been frigid at best and antagonistic at worst, but I know that deep down you must be a pretty cool guy."This is our chance to permanently get Monique off our backs, I say we take it.
>>30686199So fucking this
>>30686199of course-we don't want our relationship with him to glaciate the way it is now
>>30686199And by 'Get him off our back' you mean killing him in self defense, right?Because if we say that he's going to try to kill us.
>>30686199And when he breaks down just go, "What?" to everyone around us.
>>30686190We should totally tease Monique about his new fancy title.>>30686194>"No, that's it! Celestino's four kids who weren't married yet! They said that it had to be today since they had it on good authority that the oldest princess would be married off to the blue-haired guy with the Sealed King today!">"...what?" Monique stares at the Devil Child as if he'd lost his mind. "Why in the world would I even..."Pretty sure he wasn't really interested for some reason.
>>30686199The ice puns aren't funny anymore.Give it a rest
>>30686199No.
>>30686199YES
>>30686194Luci would shut him down HARDCORE. that or barely acknowledge him
>>30686230but yhey're cool!besides, we need them to stay....frosty
>>30686199Lets not piss him off, he might snap and he still hasn't used his ultimate attack: Ice Car Spam
>>30686220I think Ironman Giancarlo would stop him.>>30686230I can't. I keep trying but I just can't.
>>30686240>>30686241So polar-izing.
>>30686199Please arch, please? I will admit Iori best idol if you do this one small thing for me.
>>30686230>The ice puns aren't funny anymore.a certain king says otherwise.
>>30686250Please stopA pun is effective once. After that, they're just sort of tragic and hopelessly quaint.
>>30686279Well, yes, but Thierri would probably be amused by a pie-in-the-face routine, so that really isn't saying much.
>>30686230no reason to be so cold, we are all just chilling.I think there pretty cool, besides there just frosting on the cake that is getting under the hero's skin we are the hot blooded rival to his ice cool collected protagonist
>>30686199I figured the reason we came over here in the first place was because we're trying to get past the overt antagonism just for antagonism's sake.I can still get behind being a dick to him tit-for-tat if he's a dick to us. But a little self-control with it, please.
>>30686290are you saying a pie to the face isn't funny?also there must to be a spell for that It would blind opponents, nonfatal, and tasty we must learn it.
>>30686305"just look at our feet afterward "I think I may have a Punderfull problem"
>>30686313Rapidly crystallising gaseous sugar?
>>30686291>hot-bloodedThat's Karel. Reinhold is more two-faced. Happy-go-lucky on one side, ruthless killing machine on the other.Also,>Monique>collected>>30686313>tastyI am now imagining a mage who put flavor in all of his spell, so as to overcome his enemies with deliciousness.
>>30686290Thierri really is a giant little kid. It's basically the best.Probably part of why he thought it was a good idea to befriend the giant dude he found in the middle of the woods rather than just going "Man, this is a really weird random encounter." and leaving.
>>30686327>Fireball with a mint aftertaste"This really burns but man my breath is fresh."
"Hey, Monique," you wave to him. "Hey Setsuranka.""Umm... hello," Monique replies, waving back to you. "...and she appreciates that you addressed her directly...""So what brings you all the way over here?" Giancarlo asks as he puts all his weight on your shoulders.You'd really like for him to stop that."Just wondering how you guys were doing, I guess..." you reply."Yes, well we're doing just fine," Monique replies."Thanks to you," Akemi chimes in, winking at you."Yes... thank you for that," he nods. "But, er... what did you mean by that 'future brother' comment, Giancarlo?">say it yourself>let Giancarlo say it
>>30686368>say it yourselfGiancarlo is unpredictable.
>>30686368>say it yourselfMay as well. Be sorta humble, a bit uncomfortable.
>>30686368>say it yourself"Well... Ehrm... This is kind of embarassing to talk about, but I was allowed to start courting Luciana."
>>30686368>let Giancarlo say it
>>30686368>say it yourself
>>30686368>>say it yourself>>30686360cone of cold is winter greenI think a fire ball should be cinnamon hold person tats like dirty socks (evil)
>>30686368>let Giancarlo say itI get the feeling that we're gonna flub the delivery somehow. While I'm sure Giancarlo is going to say it in some embarrassing manner, we can always play it off as "oh that crazy Giancarlo" and steer the conversation back on track.
>>30686368>>say it yourself
>>30686368>say it yourself"I have begun the process of 'courting' the princess. This is a tad embarrassing to ask, but do you know what 'courting' is? I wasn't exactly raised in high society so the concept is a bit lost on me..."
>>30686439We've had it explained to us in a dumbed-down manner. That is stupid.
>flowing red hair>flowing blue hairNicolette should let loose her braid and come join us. Then we'll have a parade.
>>30686450I know but I feel like Monique is going to be aggravated no matter what. so why not rub the fact that we are low born in it while we brag (in his eyes)?
>>30686368>>say it yourselfGiancarlo's going to embellish regardless because he's shown that he really, really likes messing with us, but it's probably worth at least making the reality of the situation clear first."I've only just started courting Luciana, but Giancarlo keeps jumping way ahead just to mess with me."
>>30686418>hold person tats like dirty socks (evil)
>>30686327We need to ask Sylvie... no Niklaus.... about flavoring spells. I feel like he would see the practical application of a chocolate scented clay spread.
>>30686368>let Giancarlo say itI want to hear that delivery.
I don't think the plot advancement we were promised is for today, guys.Unless...
Of course you'd get put on the spot like this. God damn it, Gianarlo..."Umm..." you say, nervously darting your eyes around the room, "...just before you got knighted, Luciana's father gave me permission to uh... court her.""Ooh, I -knew- that the two of you had something going on there..." Akemi says, a sly grin on her face."...that explains a lot," Monique says, shaking his head. "social climbing...">[1/?]
>>30686615>"social climbing..."We don't want to hear this from him of all people.Particularly because ALL of our love interests save Melanie and Karel are of a considerably better pedigree than us.Dragons aren't nobility but they might as well.
>>30686615Come on man, we wanna befriend you, don't be a cunt.
>>30686649It is Reinhold destiny to drown in them. Whether they're literal or not he's up to him.
>>30686615monique pls>>30686641>We don't want to hear this from him of all people.I'm really hoping his brother calls him on this, seeing as it's literally the first thing he said to him when Monique told him he was coming to this party to begin with.>"So Monique..." Matthias begins in an attempt to change the subject, "...has Father asked you about that party in Marconetti yet?">"Yes, he told me earlier this morning," I reply.>"Have fun with that, man. I know you were always into that social climbing stuff, after all."C'MON MATTHIAS.
>>30686615Matthias gutpunch in 3...2...1...
>>30686615>"social climbing..."Monique man, you're an okay dude and all, and I'd really like to keep things square between us, but you're making me want to slap your shit right now.
>>30684975damn, anon... you did solid work. great job.
>>30686615>"...that explains a lot," Monique says, shaking his head. "social climbing..."Says the guy who is constantly hitting on princesses and nobles (don't actually say this)
>>30686615>"social climbing...""No, Monique. Shut up and stop acting like an idiot. Just because you only care about social status doesn't mind everyone else does. I'm courting Luciana because I genuinely like her, and I would still like her wether she's the princess or a commoner like me. I came over here to try to see if we could actually bury the hatchet and maybe befriend each other, but if you don't change that attitude of yours I don't think we ever will."
Admittedly Reinhold plays that game with a rare talent, compared to Monique.The only reason he didn't go after Marianne is because he's afraid some kind of responsibilities would fall on him as Prince Consort.
Reminder that avatarfagging is against the rules and you can report infringing posts.
>>30686660But come on the guy himself said his beef with us was done. Lets tell his that he was going to be wed to Luci, seriously because doing the sorta normal shit aint working so maybe the opposite will.
>>30686615"Don't be a hypocrite," Matthias says as he smacks his younger brother in the back of the head. "You just got KNIGHTED out of nowhere, you don't get to make cracks about that ever again.""I didn't mean an-""Hey, what's Monique got to be jealous about when he gets to be with his own lady 24/7?" Giancarlo teases."Ah, yes..." Akemi laughs into her sleeve. "I remember reading that Setsuranka was exceptionally beautiful before she was turned into a sword... and isn't she able to project an image into your mind of her true appearance?">[2/?]
>>30686698Who's avatarfagging?
>>30686710THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING.Monique, you cad, you.
>>30686615"any way you were great out there earlier, thanks"
>>30686710Giancarlo my nigga
>>30686710HUE
>>30686711His imagination. Don't respond to heretics, witches, or faggots anon.
>>30686711I think >>30686587"might" be guilty of it.
>>30686710
>>30686615>"social climbing..."... as much as I hate him saying this, from his perspective that is all we have been doing since day 1
>>30686729I dunno, kinda hard to say when you have a follower called "len-chan" on IRC
>>30686710"Hey, Momo hows that true-route sword end working out for you?"Huehue.But yeah, it's a joke.
Monique actually has a access to a virtual matrix inside his head, thanks to the sword.Inside he's just a little guy who lives in a blue world.
>>30686710>isn't she able to project an image into your mind of her true appearance?"WHAT
>>30686729This is gonna be good. Man, I can't wait until we read about the other swords. Well, or just get more infodumps about them.Well, assuming the information said is true.
>>30686710so he gets out Ideal Wife to motherfucker!!!
>>30686710"Wow, and all I get are my own shitty drawings."
>>30686735Kinda. I mean we can't do much about ALL the royal/noble pussy being thrown at us, can we? The snake is the oussy.
>>30686770Whoops, wrong post.Oh well.
>>30686782its fucking crazy they even give us a second thought yet alone like us like us or like like us
>>30686782Dammit should have titled it " Dealing_with_Sylvie"Also, pussy, not oussy.
>>30686710Sword-waifu status: confirmed.That said, weren't the elementals technically formless? The Steel Dragon was alone buried in the earth for ages and stayed as a blob until he saw a meat-dragon flying overhead and decided "yeah, gonna be that. dis gon be cool." And Niklaus mentioned off-hand during the Bernard/Guillaume interlude that becoming an elemental would be one of the ways he could theoretically turn himself female in order to court Melanie, so they're pretty much confirmed to be able to change shape almost as a rule.So even if she has a preferred form, does that mean she might actually be able to project herself into his mind as ANYTHING?Dude's gonna have some fun times.
>>30686800The improbable thing is that they never found anyone to their liking before. But it's part of the genre.In-universe I wonder if Thierri realized what would happen when he chose a boy their age to let loose among them.
>>30686710>[3/3]"They can do that?" Akemi's son asks, looking up at Monique."Yes," Monique nods, "but that has nothing to do with-""I bet she appears as an Eastern woman, right?" Matthias asks."I'd think that would be obvious just from her name," he replies, sighing. "It's like seeing a ghost, I guess," he looks down at the little boy. "It makes it easier to talk to her, but her actual body is this sword so it's not like she can actually interact with anything."That's actually kind of interesting."So it's like you're haunted by a pretty girl ghost who only you can see," Matthias says with an evil grin. "And you've always placed a lot of sentimental value on swords... I recall that you even used to talk to our great-grandfather's.""A swordgirl, huh," Gianarlo says as he finally lets go of you. "It figures that you'd fall for the one type girl that I -can't- steal from you..."Clearly unused to this level of teasing, Monique's face turns bright red... and then he looks to the side and starts blushing even harder."A- anyways, could we please change the subject!?">change the subject?
>>30686837Of course we're not changing the subject. This is the perfect chance to make a joke about him polishing his sword.
>>30686837"So in other news, were cool now right? Cause you're actually a decent guy to be around when you don't hate my guts and loath my very existence."
>>30686837>"A swordgirl, huh," Gianarlo says as he finally lets go of you. "It figures that you'd fall for the one type girl that I -can't- steal from you...">fall>sword
>>30686837is there any kind of tensions on their part of the world?
>>30686823>she appears as his mother just to fuck with him>>30686837>"It figures that you'd fall for the one type girl that I -can't- steal from you..."Did they knew each other prior to the Quest?"Any opinion on today's events?">>30686854Reinhold hasn't seen whatever positive points Monique may have besides "good fighter".
>>30686878>Did they knew each other prior to the Quest?They've been acquainted for about twenty years, thanks to formal events and the like.
>>30686837i want to play as a waifu again.
>>30686837Fuck no. Embarrassed Monique the only Monique now and forever. Dat yellow fever is so cute.
>>30686837what's the problem monique? you lossing your cool?let's talk to Easterners.To Akemi"Seeing you coming towards me in that fight almost scared me to death, even whit all the dragons and devil children around."
>>30686887>they started out playing doctors>Giancarlo didn't stop when he realized Monique wasn't a girl
>>30686849Monique already told us that she appreciated that we addressed her directly...>>30686837>Monique's face turns bright red... and then he looks to the side and starts blushing even harder.Pretty sure it'd be a reasonable educated guess that his apparition of Setsuranka is standing wherever he was looking BEFORE he looked away and doubled-down on his blush, since having her tell or show him something would provide a pretty good reason for him to have done so.Maybe before we finally consent to changing the subject, we should turn to her and ask her to make sure he stays out of trouble.>>30686896Making sure she knows we weren't scarred for life by her berserk-mode and that we know it was most likely just about protecting her loved ones might be a nice gesture.
>>30686902
>>30686837>change the subject?Yeah, let's talk about swording and techniques and duels.
>>30686916>we know it was most likely just about protecting her loved ones might be a nice gesture.yeah, i meant it like 'i wouldn't want to be one targeting your family' kinda thing.
>>30686837"just wanted to come over and say thanks for your help earlier" offer hand shake
>>30686936>has been talking for minutes about this and that.>weird moment where moniqe is put on the spot and is emberassed>suddenly this>AWKWARD.jpg
>>30686837Admittedly, I'd join in at jabbing at him too, but I'm sure he'll take it as antagonism, and he already asked to stop. Perhaps ask if he has any information about the situation? Ask him what he has seen, exchange information, and all that stuff.
>>30686936Yeah. Suppurting
>>30686936This 'un.
>>30686936I'd rather not do this until we're actually leaving, since it seems awfully awkward to do so and then still stick around to speak with other people in the group.Trying to end on a positive note is fine, but just do it when we're actually ending the conversation.
>>30686936He's a Knight of the realm. It's kind of his job now. But yes, we can thank him.
>>30686936Yeah no, at least segue into something like this. We spill't enough spaghetti with sylvie, and we aint no italian chef.
>>30686936" maybe add a you two were great out there"
>>30686936no.talk to easterners.
>>30686823>That said, weren't the elementals technically formless? The Steel Dragon was alone buried in the earth for ages and stayed as a blob until he saw a meat-dragon flying overhead and decided "yeah, gonna be that. dis gon be cool."Elemental spirits of the Earth and Metal types can freely alter their base forms.All the others have set rules to them, and their appearance is affected by things like mental state and the like.Lightning and Wind all have hornsThe appendages of Ice elementals are always black (think of frostbite)etc.>>30686823>And Niklaus mentioned off-hand during the Bernard/Guillaume interlude that becoming an elemental would be one of the ways he could theoretically turn himself female in order to court Melanie,When mimicing a biological creature, they can freely control the age and gender that they appear as.>writing
>>30687027>When mimicing a biological creature, they can freely control the age and gender that they appear as.We should work on quickly marrying Luci so that she will be free from her dad's rule of no magic so she can go at it all day and night in order to ascend as soon as possible.
>>30687027The appendages of Ice elementals are always black (think of frostbite)so he likes dark meat?boy got jungle fever
>>30687027>When mimicking a biological creature, they can freely control the age and gender that they appear as.jesus christ monique is lucky>>30686936This should probably be done whenever we leave and move on to the next group, or before we leave to go back to Granache, assuming he's staying here at Marconetti. He's staying at Marconetti, right?
>>30687027>Niklaus becomes a teenage girl>she's just as autistic>Melanie only wants her as a friend
>>30687067>Well, time to ditch this country
>>30687027>The appendages of Ice elementals are always black (think of frostbite)>>30687050Assuming it gradually fades as their limbs get closer to their torso (following the frostbite analogy) it's more like it looks like they're always wearing gray-black opera gloves and stockings....archelon likes ZR so much he made Setsuranka come with it built-in.
>>30686837Oh yeah, be courteous, multiple Ladies are present (the fluffy tails and the swordfu.)
Though Monique is an ass, you understand all too well how much it sucks to be teased about that kind of thing... it wouldn't be right to join in.Even though you want to."So..." you begin, "Akemi, was it?""Yes," Akemi replies. "I'm Akemi and this is my son Masaharu," she pats him on the head. "And I believe you've already met my husband Sadaharu, yes?""Yeah," you nod. "Seeing you coming right at me during that fight scared me half to death..." you say with a nervous chuckle. "...I''m glad that you're on our side.""I thought you were another enemy at first," she sighs. "I apologize for frightening you, I was working solely on instinct at that point.""Instinct?"Oh yeah, she's one of those fox women that Takamaru mentioned."The claws are generally a last resort, I dislike getting too close to the enemy," Akemi sighs.>[1/?]
>>30687262"Normally I'd have just incinerated the lot of them," Akemi says, snapping her fingers.As a small wisp of fire materializes above Akemi's hand, you make it a point to ignore Giancarlo's comment on how "hot" she is."But those men came out of nowhere and they got too close and the only thing I could think about was protecting my family and Matthias here," she pats him on the shoulder."Yeah, I was freaking out myself," Matthias shakes his head. "I'm just glad that I was able to help out some.""And that was very brave of you, Matthias," she says, smiling at him. "I'm tempted to hire you as Masaharu's bodyguard...">[2/?]
>>30687329What are Matthias' abilities, again?I mean, I initially thought he was just a Bard. Making music, charming monstergirls, the usual.
>>30687262"It's all good Miss fluffy-tail."
>>30687329HIRE ME HIRE ME!
>>30687339He had those magic swords like john rhys davies in 'in the name of the king'
>>30686936didn't he break our sword like yesterday? instaforgiving him is retarded
>>30687359Reinhold broke his sword himself. Monique just appropriated credit for it because it made him feel better about himself.
>>30687339Virgil's hovering swords.
>>30687359>didn't he break our sword like yesterday?Yeah and it has also been like a month real time. Kind of a thing that happens in this format.
>>30687369He still gloated about it like a massive asshole.
>>30687329"I'm not suited for anything like that," Matthias stammers."I don't know, that spell of yours seemed to be rather effective from what I saw," Monique teases."Yeah, it was really cool," Masaharu says, nodding. "I was really scared and me and Dad were asked to the wall while Mom started fighting those guys but then Matthias said a haiku and swords started shooting all over the place!""Haiku... oh, like in that book of poems that you borrowed from Michiko?"It looks like Monique's starting to pay his brother back for his previous teasing... but then Matthias punches him in the kidney, sending him doubling over in pain."Watch yourself," Matthias says, glaring at his little brother."Sibling rivalry..." Akemi says with a wide grin. "It's too bad Masaharu's an only child...""I -like- being an only child," Masaharu says, pouting.>[3/?]
Anyone else noticing the fact that Reinhold barely talks in these scenes despite there being plenty of places where a sentence or two would have been appropriate?
>>30687418He's more talkative when he's among friends, but yeah. Reinhold is rather discrete when he doesn't feel like he have to break the silence.Which is a pretty good thing for a bodyguard.
>>30687369he deliberately froze it to shatter our blade>>30687381yes but it's only been a day in gamethat's not a lot of time to forgive someonehold these fucking grudges, pqq
>>30687409>It's too bad Masaharu's an only child.have a feeling it won't be that way for long.
>>30687359i was never really mad at monique for that. it's reinhold's thing.
>>30687461Yes, but reinhold probably would be, and I'm pretty sure there was dialogue/thoughts which said so at the time.
>>30687388>>appropriated the credit for feeling better about it>>30687443To make it brittle would be more precise, yes, but it was still in one piece until Reinhold decided to strike with it.I'm just pointing out he didn't technically break Rein's sword. He's still an asshole and we should wait before fraternizing him excessively.None of that has to stop Rein from respecting him as a fighter and non-traitor, even if he is wanting in character department.
Does the fluffy tail gets in the way during doggy-style?
>>30687409Oh yeah. Masaharu is Akemi's kid, so..."Can he do that stuff with the ears and claws?" you ask."No," Masaharu mumbles. "I wish I could though...""While he definitely inherited my stunning good looks," Akemi says, hugging her son, "There's only fifty-fifty chance of him inheriting the rest of my, er... features, and he's yet to show any sign of that.""Why's it only a fifty percent chance?""Any girls I have will always be kitsune, while it can go either way for boys, " she shrugs. "That's just how it is.""So you mean that Masaharu -isn't- a girl?" Giancarlo asks.And then Masaharu kicks him in the shin."I already TOLD you that I'm a BOY!" he shouts as Giancarlo hops on one foot."Just a little joke..." Giancarlo says, wincing in pain. "You're not one to talk," Akemi laughs. "I've heard quite a few guests at the party mentioning that they'd like to see you in a dress..."Uh, what?"And you too, Monique..." she says with a sly grin."Please leave me out of this," Monique sighs.>[4/5]
>>30687510Maybe Reinhold should have come to the bodyguard job disguised as a girl. Seems like a custom at that point.
>>30687510>"I've heard quite a few guests at the party mentioning that they'd like to see you in a dress..."Did I miss something?
>>30687531All the people are girly boys.
>>30687510>>30687523Wait, what changed?
>>30687460And if nothing else, he's run into at least one other kid his age to have an adorable rivalry with.>>30687467Now that we've had a bit of time to cool off, I'd imagine that having plans to have the sword reforged goes a reasonably long way toward making it not something worth holding a huge grudge over.Especially since Reinhold doesn't really strike me as the type of guy who would get philosophical over the sword being reforged meaning it's not the same sword Volker entrusted us with or anything weird like that.We don't have to be best friends or anything like that, but having some weird vendetta against him seems unnecessary.>>30687523>Uh, what?You tell 'em, Reinhold.I'm torn between my desire to let Karel know that apparently there's been gossip about partygoers wanting to see basically every dude in a dress except for her and my desire to keep our head attached to our shoulders.>>30687534Giancarlo's a pretty pretty princess.>>30687537"two" to "too", at the very least.
>>30687523I bet everyone think they're real funny when noting out loud that Monique looks like a girl.Also>two>tooArch please. You're only human.
>>30687544Strange that nobody made that comment to Karel, yes.
>>30687555>everybody knows but they don't want to make her uncomfortable
>>30687574>Celestino is so desperate to get Emilio to man up that he's hoping Karel will just fuck him and be done with it
>>30687555Oh, they have.Both from creepy guys and creepy chicks.
>>30687600Ouch.Maybe we shouldn't have made that "Princess Karel" joke.But she did tease us.
I would get mattias to teach us Gate of Babylon. having floating disposable blades would be awesome, combined with rein's speed and sword skills would be deadly.>You are now picturing reinhold using the floating blades as makeshift platforms to sword from all angles.
>>30687621>roll a 1>get impaled on one of own blades
>>30687523>[5/5]And then you remember that someone grabbed your butt during that party... maybe it was one of the people that Akemi just mentioned.Ew. Time to change the subject."So," you begin, "you mentioned that 'normally' you'd have just incinerated those assassins... you've dealt with that kind of thing before?""I'm not exactly popular in a lot of circles..." Akemi sighs. "...Matthias here knows what I'm talking about.""Uh... I guess," he says with an embarrassed smile.You're not really sure what that's about."But yes, there have been a few attempts on my life," Akemi says. "I didn't think that Celestino was having similar problem, though.""This isn't a thing that we normally have to deal with," Giancarlo says. "And I hope that we can get whoever's responsible soon.""Yeah, so do I," you reply.>anything else you wanted to talk about?
>>30687639I feel like we're done talking.
>>30687639Ask Matthias if he can teach us that spell later.
>>30687639lets move on
>>30687639>Lets stop by Emilio's group
>>30687639Yeah, let's move on back to our place at side of the princess(es)
>>30687639I think were done talking. Now is the rime to thank monique, as we are leaving the conversation.
I don't see any plot advancement anytime soon.There's nothing else in plan besides lunch with Thierri tomorrow before we leave, right?That conversation was a bit weird from their point of view. Reinhold just showed up to tell Monique about Luciana, and then he just complimented Akemi on being a terrifying monster.
>>30687686Nah, he just checked how they are holding up, and they were the ones who raised the topic of Luciana.Also>implying Akemi did not appreciate being complimented for being terrifying monster
>>30687686>then he just complimented Akemi on being a terrifying monster.Given that Reinhold shanked a dude to death at the age of 9 for beating the hell out of his surrogate sister, I would imagine he'd have a healthy respect—and maybe even a weird sort of sense of kinship—because of the "you-hurt-my-family-I-go-fucking-insane" Kitsune tendency.Nothing you'd try and justify in pleasant conversation, but something I could imagine being there nonetheless.
"Anyways, I'm glad that you guys are doing alright after all that," you begin. "And thanks for the help earlier, Monique," you say, extending your hand to him."Yes, well I suppose that dealing with this kind of thing is my job now," Monique replies as he shakes your hand.Thankfully, he doesn't try and turn it into one of those "who has the strongest grip" contests."And it was nice to be able to properly introduce ourselves," Akemi says. "Oh, and we'd love to attend the wedding so do keep us in mind when the time comes," she says with her usual sly grin."Uh...""I bet Monique's wedding will come first, though," Giancarlo laughs. "Though I wonder how they'll get a sword into a wedding dress..."As Monique shoots Giancarlo a death glare, you inwardly thank him for drawing the attention off of you. Taking advantage of this distraction, you silently back away...>head over to the Princesses>see how Emilio and Karel are doing
>>30687828>head over to the Princesses
>>30687828>Princesses
>>30687828>>see how Emilio and Karel are doingcomplete the circle
>>30687828>see how Emilio and Karel are doingHaven't talked to them yet.
>>30687828>see how Emilio and Karel are doingCheck on Emilio.It does feel like a tour, eh?
>>30687828>see how Emilio and Karel are doingHaven't talked to emilio since this entire thing has started, we should check to see how he's holding up.
>>30687828>see how Emilio and Karel are doingMight as well do all of them
>>30687828>>head over to the Princesses
>>30687828>see how Emilio and Karel are doingAnd so the we talk to everyone like the protagonist that we are.
>>30687828>see how Emilio and Karel are doing
I'm waiting for another veiled Volker comparison from Karel about how sociable we are.
>>30687828>"Though I wonder how they'll get a sword into a wedding dress..."how about dress the scabbard?
>>30687942how big is the scabbard hole?
>>30687951I don't think monique is the type of guy to have sex with a woman's clothing
You've talked to everyone else in here, might as well see how Emilio and Karel are doing.As you walk over to where they are, you notice that Nicolette and Melanie are still taking to Sylvie... best to give them some space. And as for Rana... it looks like she's gone over to talk to Marianne?Oh, she's trying to play with Chiara.Though it would be funny to see how she reacts to getting hit in the face by a one-year-old, you have other people to bother... and so you do."Hey, Karel," you say as you approach. "Emilio.""Hi again, Reinhold," Emilio says with a weak smile."Busy making your rounds, I see," Karel remarks. "You're quite the social butterfly.">greet the Prince! (and the karel)
>>30687968"Got to make sure everyone is fine."
>>30687968make a straight face and nod.
>>30687968>greet the Prince! (and the karel)Didn't he just do that?
>>30687968ask the prince how he's holding up.
>>30687968"Someone ought to keep an eye on things, and I had a few people I wanted to talk to anyways."When we get a good chance ask Emilio how he's doing, make sure everything's peachy, and chat a bit with Karel and Emilio, try to take his mind off of the whole assassin business.
>>30688049If by that you mean start tossing coal into that ship of theirs, then yes, lets go see Karel and Emilio.
It's a good thing Karel isn't pissed at us, because she would have a hard time explaining why, considering how much she fawned over us in the early days.
"Just making sure that everyone's fine," you reply. "How are you holding up, Emilio?""I'm really not used to stuff like that," Emilio replies, shaking his head. "Dead bodies and people trying to kill us... but I'm fine now, I think.""You're not about to puke anymore?" Karel asks."No, we're away from that smell now so I think I'll be okay," he says with a weak smile. "I'm still really scared though...""It's the traitor guards," Karel turns to you.Yeah, you can definitely understand why that would have him on edge."It's my job to keep you safe from people like that, so you don't need to worry," Karel says, patting him on the back. "Anyone tries to hurt you, they get run through. Reinhold knows how it is.""Yeah, you definitely did that to that guard who was trying to get your mother," you reply.>[1/?]
>>30688095>"Yeah, you definitely did that to that guard who was trying to get your mother," you reply.
>>30688095Time until Reinhold mention how he shanked that one dude back when he was a kid: 3... 2...
>>30688095"Yeah, he mentioned that..." Emilio mumbles. "I just wish I could go to my own room, at least. It's better than being stuck in the throne room, I hate it in here.""I don't blame you," you reply. But we should be able to leave once your father puts the plan that Luciana had into effect..."You're assuming that's what Therri, Celestino and the rest of them are talking about over by the throne, anyways."After all this is over, how about we head over to my Mom's restaurant and stuff ourselves?" Karel says. "You liked the food there the last time we went, right?""Yeah..." Emilio mumbles."And we can drag Reinhold with us too, we can all go on about swords or whatever!""Sure, if I'm able," you reply.>[2/?]
>>30688201Heh heh heh.We'll know what we have to know before the end of the night.
>>30688069>surrounded by all sorts of sword stuff all her life"Man, this guy won the tournament in our neighbor country, which was indirectly responsible for getting this bodyguard job. AND he's almost the same age as me? And still managed to get trained by a great, well-known swordsman? He must be really super-awesome.">But, uh, he's kind of aggressively friendly. Not that bad, I guess, but maybe a little odd.>And my mom keeps hitting on him. C'mon, mom. I know that's kind of your thing, but really?>And I guess he's not some kind of unstoppable killing machine, since he lost his rematch against that jerk. There was cheaty magic shit this time, but still. Would've been nice if he kicked his ass regardless.>And then the first time we're in a combat situation together, he nearly got me killed after miscasting a spell. Managed to take care of the target afterward regardless, but there goes the hero worship right out the window.And just like that, the honeymoon is over. Turns out nobody's perfect. "Never meet your heroes" and all that.It'd be easy enough to just pin it on the combat mishap, if nothing else. That on top of "Yeah, turns out he's pretty much just a regular dude who's also really good at sword. Not sure why I was so excited before." could be enough to justify discontent without having to reveal the actual root cause.Either way, it's good that this isn't an issue we're really going to have to deal with aside from minor irritation over some teasing.
>>30688201Yes. Pasta prospect. Everything is going to be all right. After hard work, time to feed.Does Karel's mom have large enough stockpiles to take the others along?
>>30688255Oh I'm sure her stockpiles are as large as you could desire them.
>>30688274L-lewd
>>30688201>[3/3]"See, he's cool with it!" Karel claps her hands together. "And maybe he can convince Princess Marianne to come too..." she says, nudging him with her elbow."Yeah, I guess," Emilio sighs. "Sorry... I appreciate that you're trying to cheer me up and all, but I just feel kind of crappy right now.""I don't blame you," you reply. "If it's any help, my sister would always tell me-"But before you can finish your sentence, you're alerted by the door to the throne room opening. At first you worry that it might be the traitors attacking, but it's just Reya, Randolf and Mira... along with Gerhard. He must have met up with them in the hallway.>follow them to the kings>stick with Emilio and Karel for now>do something else
Uncle Reinhold is going to be super popular with kids. None of them will understand why his friends are often amusingly annoyed by him.Until the girls start declaring their flame and incite him to dump Luciana.
>>30688334"Why don't we go find out if she'd be up to it?"
>>30688334>>stick with Emilio and Karel for nowOne of the few bros we have in two entire countries is conversing. The kings will tell us when anything is up. Besides, I want to hear what citrine always told us.
>>30688334>stick with Emilio and Karel for nowI wanna know what she would say
>>30688334See what the others in the group want. If they return attention to you, finish the sentence, otherwise shut up and follow them.
>>30688334>stick with Emilio and Karel for now
>>30688358>I want to hear what citrine always told us.That's a weird sentence out of context.
>>30688334>follow them to the kings"Sorry Emilio, Karel, but I think I may need to hear what Gerhard has found out."
>>30688334>>30688351This is a fine suggestion. We get to stick with them in order to finish our anecdote/advice, and given that Melanie and Nicolette went to keep Sylvie company, Rana probably made her way over to the other group rather than getting stuck on fourth-wheel consolation duty. Which means if Reya breaks off from the recent arrivals, he's likely to be heading over that way regardless. Either Gerhard or Reya will probably break off to ask for us in order to get briefed on the plan, but until they all work through what the plan IS, they probably won't need us to be there to consult.
>>30688334"We could go on a Double date. Me and luciana, and you with mariane. Karel and Takemaru can, I dunno, sit in the corner and play cards, I guess."
>>30688422Isn't it a rule for manipulating people, NOT telling them in plain words what you want them to do?
Time for me to sleep.Tonight's thread was pretty enjoyable, and I have to once again give props to whoever it was that made that huge family tree.The next thread will probably be either Saturday or Sunday night, as I'm busy tomorrow.And as always, thanks for playing!To bother me on Twitter:https://twitter.com/QM_Archelon
>>30688334>stick with Emilio and Karel for nowWe're not needed, and if there's something we really ought to know someone will fill us in.Though keep an eye on them just in case they want our help for some reason and beckon us over.
>>30688434Thanks for running
Aw, I forgot about Randolf and Mirakarias in the chart.>not to forget Mira is a dragon and that she's the siblings' cousin.>>30688434Cheers.
>>30688434thanks for the thread, you a good one.
>>30688434Good run as always Arch.
>>30688434Night arch, see you next thread.
>>30685876Nervous laughter
>>30687523i would very much like to see monique in a dress for one.
>>30688334freaking gerhard is everywhere.>the librarian of granache's castle is more useful than anyone in the whole marconetti castle...why is granache so based?
>>30689437It's in the water.
