>>35897765
I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

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"... You ate my ice cream? The one I basically made out of my life force?"

"Well, yeah." She says. "You literally died making it. Wasn't about to let it go to waste."

"And it was good ice cream?"

"The fucking best. It was... Pure. Innocent. Like freshly fallen snow. Freshly fallen chocolate flavored snow." She lets out a sigh and nods. "Very tasty."

"I see..."

I'm not sure how I feel about that.

"Glad you woke up though. Not that I doubted our Cleric's works. They could have fixed you up even if you were double dead."

"How long was I out?" Tali sits himself up. The room smells really... Clean. It seems he and Lan are the only ones here.

"Only a bit. It's actually around noon right now. Perfect time for some lunch, hmm? Perhaps by the sports field?"

>She winks.

>>35897808

Wink back at her, you fool!

>>35897808
Think about it Tali, she just ate a part of you. Technically, you're inside HER.

>>35897808
Lunch is probably as good a way as any to celebrate coming back from the dead.

You should definitely scold them for eating dessert before lunch, though. Even if it was limited-time-only soul ice cream. Bad habits.

>>35897808

Blushing intensifies.

>>35897808
Go have lunch and wink at her.

Also, make a jab at her for eating your innocence up~

>>35897808

Might as well, Tali.

Remember to get the other Petals for lunch, like you said earlier.

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>>35897808
At least you can truthfully say you make an ice cream to die for.

>>35897808
>"Only a bit. It's actually around noon right now. Perfect time for some lunch, hmm? Perhaps by the sports field?"
A lunch date eh? She has to take responsibilites after what she has done.

Eating each others lifeforce icecream is like fourth base.

>>35897808
blush
go with to sports field

>the Whispers asked me to use a spell they had made and... It took all of my life energy and killed me.
And this is the danger inherent in inventing new spells. better stick to tried and tested spells for a while.
The teacher showed you a perfectly serviceable healing spell for a beginner, practice that one. often

>I'm not sure how I feel about that.
she ate his "ice cream" hehe

>>35897808
We were going to the Lunch room to give some lunch to that monster girl and cheating elf right?

>>35897909

I fucking laughed, nice one.

>>35897808
S-she ate your innocence and found it pleasing? Watch this one, Laddy, she's a dangerous sort whose passions might run high

Wait, she does booze magic, yeah?

Laddy, a woman like that...either run away screaming or never let her go.

>>35897808

TURN TO ELF

ELF PRIDE WORLD WIDE

>>35897808
..Whatever you do, don't think of any inappropriate puns.

>>35898183
did my ice cream drip anywhere

>>35898210
Did she just put the whole thing in her mouth or lick it slowly?

>>35897808
We were planning on going to have lunch with the other girls in our class, weren't we? Do you still want to do that?

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>>35898183
...
>>35897909
Too late.

>>35897829
Guys, please!

"I guess we could but didn't you just have desert? You shouldn't eat ice cream before lunch, you know."

>She laughs and smiles at him, showing off her rather dangerous looking teeth.

"Well, I won't eat much but I know the others in our class could go for something."

>>35897908
Oh, right! I forgot about that!

>>35898210
>>35898231
PLEASE.

"Of course. Uhm... Let me just get dressed and we'll get them."

"Sure thing~" She stands up and steps out leaving Tali alone. He quickly puts his clothes back on and tucks the Orb back into his pocket.

>>35898112
I will uhm... Keep an eye on her.

>He steps out the room. Lan starts to lead him back to the tower but he asks where Ninety-Nine Copper is. He didn't see her at the tower.

"Ah, she's probably at the school gate," Lan says. "She's pretty much always there. You wanna invite her?"

"Yeah. She's a part of the class."

"You can try," She says with a shrug.
====================================

>Tali sees Ninety-Nine still outside in the exact same spot. He approaches her and calls out.

"Hey! Ninety-Nine! Do you remember me? I'm Tali. I passed the test and made it into your class."

>Ninety-Nine Copper stares at Tali for a moment before smiling. Just like before the smile is sudden and completely changes her face.

"Congratulations on joining our program!" She says. As soon as she's done talking her face returns to normal.

"Thank you. I wanted to take the class to lunch and I was hoping you could join us."

>She turns to look right at Tali.

"We're sorry but the Ninety-Nine Copper store does not have such a product available at this time. Please check again later."

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>>35898364
You know what you must do, Tali.

>>35898364
Pick her up and walk away with her.

>>35898364

"Ninety-Nine, didn't you know? It's break time. You should join us!"

>>35898364
Grab her and drag her along. Who doesn't want to eat with everyone?

>>35898364
Just pick her up and bring her along, it always works.

Guys, I think we should work from within her ... issues rather than just telling her outright to drop them

she was raised by a shop golem. she thinks this is normal. yes?
well, play along. Maybe we can convince her to "add services to her store". or phrase things in ways that fit her worldview.

>>35898364
Have her touch the Orb. I want to see what's going on in there.

>>35898364
Does she have an "Out for Lunch" sign? If not write one for her

>>35898364
Tenderly kiss 99 copper

>>35898364
It's not a product she can sell us. We're a wholesaler offering her a major stock close out.

Think with mercantilism, Laddy. Use her skewed perception and learn her language. Oh, I could tell you stories of means to common ground. E'er heard of the Darmok? Course not, wrong corner of the ol multiverse. A species that speaks in metaphor and historical reference. You just have to adjust your tongue to her references, Laddy.

>>35898364
Put us around her neck kid. We'll fix this up in no time flat.

>>35898502
Do this.

Then carry her off.

>>35898546
OH SHIT THIS
USE THE ORB
LET US SEE INTO HER MIND

>>35898364

Maybe using her lingo would work a bit?

Like "Free food restocks to all participating stores. Offer is for a limited time only" or something like that?

>>35898502
ok, out for lunch is a good idea.

I think trying to carry her off using force will backfire spectacularly.
Even if we can, we won't just break her out of her shell that way.
Besides, I am sure it has been tried before. you can ask your classmates if it has, and the results

talk n her language.
"special limited time offer, free meal if you join now"

>>35898546
>fix
Hahaha, yess, the orb of infinite chaos will fix up the girl with therapeutic needs.

>>35898364
>I want to by one 99 Copper for the day please.

>>35898657
dawww

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yes hello am i late to the party

>>35898657
>>35898690
You alright there anon?

>>35898713

Just fixing the borders of the letters and the lines, accidentally fucked up.

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>>35898558
>>35898546
>>35898618
You guys can fix her?
Hmm... Let's try this before I have to figure out how to communicate with her.
Or drag her away.

What could possibly go wrong?

>Tali pulls out the Orb and presses it against Ninety-Nine's forehead
====================================

"Uhm... W-We here at the Ninety-Nine Copper Store do not uhm..."

>The girl looks quite flustered at the contact.

I do not understand.
I want to get away.
I can't leave.

Please do not handle merchandise without purchasing
She's standing too close to the display.

>>35898837
>Please do not handle merchandise without purchasing

We are buying you, though. 99 cents, right?

>>35898837
What do you mean you 'can't leave'?

>>35898837
If I give you 100 coppers, how much would you copper?

>>35898837

We would like to tip the store's staff~

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>>35898837
IN THE NAME OF THE ORB, YOU'RE COMING WITH US!

>>35898837
So, we can handle her merchandise if we purchase it?

>>35898837
You want to get away? Why? What are you afraid of?

What merchandise do you mean? Yourself?

>>35898837
Working time regulations state that workers have the right to one uninterrupted 20 minute rest break during their working day (this could be a tea or lunch break), if they work more than 6 hours a day.

Failiure of an employer to respect this entitlement may result in a financial penalty

>>35898837
You are hereby given a week's paid leave. Please enjoy your time off.

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>>35898837
Your coming with us.

Like in this picture.

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>>35898837
You're sub-par merchandise.

>>35898837
Why can't you leave?

>>35898837
Hello dear,

We are Whisper Orb inc. And we would like to speak with you about you joining our franchise.

>>35898837
Hrrm? Ms Copper, by chance, why do you believe you can't leave?

>>35898958
Seconding.

>>35898837
Stores allow breaks for lunch.

>>35898977
SHUT UP!

that poor girl, all those people shnouting such traumatizing things at her
we are the WORST psychologist

>>35898837

considering that Tali's thoughts can enter the orb through contact and we and see the thoughts of those in contact, csn tali speak to 99 like this? Using us as an intermediary?

>>35898837
I think you've mixed something up along the way. Even if you're gonna stick with the shopkeep gig, shopkeepers aren't the merchandise. Even if they're artisans, their abilities are the merchandise, not the people themselves.

It doesn't look like you're selling goods, so that must mean you're providing services. And the service we're looking for is for you to take off for lunch.

Hell, let's make a long-term contract for you to take off for lunch every day at around noon.

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>>35898837
There's just one important truth in this world that you must be aware of, 99c.

Swiggity swooty.

Also Tali wants to fondle your goods.

>>35898837
Tali is a spy. And a boy. And an elf. Also we care about you and want you to be better.

>>35899113
Shut up man

Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>35899113
YOU DIDN'T HEAR ANY OF THIS
KILL THIS WHISPERER

>>35899183
>>35899200
You're just making it worse. The proper response is to start accusing everyone of being a spy boy.

>>35898837
Lan is a boy and a spy. Her tube thing isn't actually full of booze.

>>35898837
We are the God of Wisdom. We have selected you to receive our blessing, but first you must prove yourself. Show us the limits of your vocabulary and we shall judge you.

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>>35899113
=Locked away. Mission can not be compromised. Last part allowed.=
This display is not broken.

>>35899056
We're sorry but we ask that you refrain from touching the displays.

>>35898874
We're sorry but displays are not for sale.

>>35898884
It is our job at the Ninety-Nine Copper Store to insure that all customers find everything they're looking for. Because of this we have decided to employ guides. Simply ask one of our Magical Displays any question and they will try their best to help you.

>>35898911
>>35898919
I don't understand...

>>35898944
I... We...

>>35898977
I don't...

>>35898958
I... We understand. All employees are allowed a small break.

Who are you?
====================================

>Tali pulls the Orb away.

Hmm... Not sure if that worked or not. I guess we'll just kidnap her an-

"We will be taking a short break." Ninety-Nine suddenly says.

>Lan looks at her in shock and then at the Orb Tali is still clutching.
>Ninety-Nine Copper pulls out a different sign and hangs it on the wall.

>She holds out her hand.

>Tali takes it and leads her into the school where Tessa and Alisya are waiting.

1/2

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>>35899238
I want to purchase 99 Copper.

>>35899238
HOLDING HANDS? LEWD

>>35899238
dawww

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>The other Petal members seem just as shocked as Lan that Ninety-Nine is going with them. Tessa tries to go up to her and hug her but Ninety-Nine simply ducks behind Tali.

>Lan asks, in a stern voice, that she not do that.

>As they get closer to the Sports Field Tali can hear the sound of fighting. The Field is filled with students, most of whom are in armor, clashing.

"And this is Thorn Class," Lan explains "Most of our work will be patching these guys up after they beat the shit out of each other or get cut up on missions. Oh, also besides sparring this field is used for different sports. There's Magical Rugby, Extreme Chess, Dungeon Diving. You'll probably get a lotta people asking you to join one club or the other tomorrow."

"Which club are you in?"

"None. Clubs aren't really for me." She shrugs.

"I'm part of Dungeon Diving," Alisya says.

>There is a loud clang as one of Tali's old classmates fights a giant girl wearing full plate armor and wielding two shields.

"You wanna say hi to 'em or are you super hungry? The place I was thinking about eating is a lot more quiet than this particular spot."

>>35899371
SAY HELLO TO THE GIRL WITH THE TINY HELMET

>>35899371
>Eat food
Only got 20 minutes

let's go eat, someone recognizing us in the open would be a bad idea.

>>35899371
We should say a quick hello. I mean, we will be working with/healing them soon

>>35899371
Tali I swear on me mum I'll smack ur gob in if you don't go eat something right now. We got 99c and everything. Don't fuck this up.

>>35899371
Throw a rock.at them.

See if they are the hyper focused type that focuses on one opponent or the sensitive type that can feel attacks in all directions

>>35899371
Focus Tali Focus! 99¥ only has a 20 minute lunch break.

>>35899371
Stay with 99.

>>35899371
Let's go eat and observe the Thorn class beating the shite out of each other.

>>35899371
Get food. 99c is on a time limit here.

>>35899371
say hi to the nice amazon.

>>35899371

Let's just go grab a bite, relaxing is where it's at.

>>35899238
>I... We understand. All employees are allowed a small break.
see, this is why working within the ruleset of someone's issues works.
trying to use force would have been awful. even if you successfuly overpowered her, it would cause a damage of trust

>>35899371
we gotta join dungeon diving. be the party healer.

... but for now. food with 99

>>35899572
Guess we will have to pull "vacation days" on her at some point

>>35899621
that is an excellent idea for the future.

>>35899621
Let's just fire her

>>35899621
Maybe eventually convince her that she's been promoted to manager, and thus can set her own rules?

>>35899643
Find out who she considers her manager and have them let her know she's been promoted. She now must attend additional job training sessions (class).

>>35899643
what if she... commits suicide or something?

>>35899652
that one is a good one.

>>35899371
>>35899667
>>35899652
>>35899572
>>35899517
backing up

>>35899674
>suicide
The 99 copper store does not stock that product.

>>35899667
Clearly, WE must work towards a relationship whre she considers US as her manager. Then we can fire or promote her, hopefully breaking her out of that golem stance.

>>35899371
Eat now, 99 only has 20 minutes.

>>35899692
she isn't with the 99c store anymore. she has been fired.
thus severing her ties to the only family she ever had, her only purpose in life, and so on and so forth.
the damage would be catastrophic

>>35899371
Say hello to the cute giant girl with the tiny helmet

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"Nah, let's go. Ninety-Nine only has a short break. We can just say hi to them later."

"Very true. Alright group, let's go!" Lan points to a smaller building farther away and marches ahead. The rest of the group follows along behind her.
====================================

>The cafeteria is a modest building off to the side of the main school. Inside Tali sees a few older women standing at booths with lines of students in front of them. Each of the students place an order and within moments their meal simply appears before them. Lan explains that it's really hard to create food so all the stuff is prepared, time locked, and then summoned when needed.

>Everyone gets in line and orders their meal. Ninety-Nine remains silent when asked so Tali simply orders a sandwich for her.

>Lan leads the group back outside and to a field with tables. The group can spot a lake and several students flying around on different objects. One of them crashes a carpet into a tower.

>The group settles in and eats.

"You know," Alisya says. "I didn't think you'd actually get us lunch. You're pretty awesome."

"Hehe, thanks."

"So, now that you've been sorted into Petal you got a School in mind? General Healing? Mental Illnesses? Something crazy like Lan's?"

"Hey!" Lan says. "Alemancy is a legitimate school of healing!"

"Mhmm." the elf replies. "Right up there with Comfy Magic."

>Lan pouts and folds her arms. Alisya shoots her an apologetic smile before turning back to Tali.

"So, what's yours gonna be?"

>>35899930
>Mental Illnesses
We'll help! Look at what we managed with poor 99!

>>35899930
Hmm im not sure, maybe focusing on the healing power of ice cream? But seriously I don't know yet so im willing to try a little bit of anything.

>>35899930
How about raising the dead or reviving them?

>>35899930
... Comfy magic is a thing?
Yes
YES

>>35899930
>Bonemancer
Heal bones and make skeletons
Multiclass with necromancy for maximum spookyness

>>35899930
Well, thats kinda a hard question to ask a person who literally just learned his first runes a few hours ago.
Maybe tell her to ask again when you actually know more about magic?

Otherwise, go for sexual healing. Or alemancy, because booze magic is best magic.

>>35899930
Mentall illness...Maybe i can actually be of some use here.

>>35899930
Super healing that improves people above their natural magic.

Buffs doctor Tali.

>>35899930
A bit of everything, learn all the secrets.!

or

Lewd magic. Unorthodox sexual healing!

>>35899930
>Comfy Magic
INQUIRE FURTHER. THE ORB DEMANDS INFORMATION.

Although I guess general healing works. Let's face it, we didn't even know how the circles worked. Both you and we ain't cut out to make this decision now.

>>35899930
Idea.

Work on the Mind Over Matter aspects of health and healing. That has sick synergy with illusions. Imagine tricking someone so hard that they think they're not sick anymore, and then they really aren't sick anymore!

>>35899930
That's... difficult to say yet. Perhaps we'll dabble in everything a bit before deciding.

>>35899930
Sexual healing.

>>35899930
>Comfy
>Magic

>>35899930
You don't know yet.

I mean, we're pretty much all set for lewd magic, but you probably want to learn the basics first.
Don't worry, we'll study the lewd magic for you and teach you later.

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>>35899930
>doubting comfy

>>35899930
I'm not sure. We'll want to try out various things before deciding what to specialize in.

Right now, I'm thinking of focusing on abnormal lifeforms. It'd be neat if we found some sort of strange monster and were able to nurse it back to health.

Are elves longer-lived than most races? If so, then you might want to look into the study of aging, and various methods to extend one's lifespan.

>>35900074
That sounds kind of neat and also has synergy with dealing with mental illness. Healthy mind leads to a healthy body and all.

>>35899930

Sexual healing, of course. But tell them this in a joking manner, don't make them think you're a real pervert.

>>35899930
Bring up >>35900074. That shit sound awesome if it works.

>>35899930
It'd be kind of hard to pick a school when we don't know what they are. Could we get a list?

Also, Tali, remember that you're a spy. You might want to pick one that's likely to have a lot of secrets in it.

>>35900074
Oh, this gets my vote

>>35899930

COMFY MAGIC

GO

>>35900074
This is a bad idea. Synergy is one thing, but we don't want magic too closely related to our natural illusion skills. We should keep those secret.

>>35900074
This seems kind of fun.

>>35900074
So we Placebo/Glamour them healthy?
Sounds good.

>>35900191
Let's just hope we don't come across anything serious then...

>>35900191
Sounds terribly ineffectual. Illusions don't make us stronger or sturdier; they can fool an observer but they won't do any good if sufficient force is applied to them. I don't think illusionary healing would be much better.

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S-sexual healing?
What..?
How would that even work?

"I haven't decided yet. I'm still barely learning Spellcrafting. I figured I'd just take a minute and learn the different kinds of magic before settling into one School.

>>35900074
"But... I was thinking maybe some kinda Mind Over Matter thing? Like... I help make people believe their sick so hard that they actually do get better. I dunno, something like that."

>Alisya smiles.

"That would be pretty awesome." She says. "Still, make sure you get some general healing as well. Placebo ain't gonna help a knife stab."

>>35900036
"So what's this about Comfy Magic?"

>Her smile quickly vanishes.

"It's a stupid school," She says. "Something about being as comfortable as possible? Like, achieving comfy nirvana or some crap. There's only, like, one student in the school who practices it."

"Who?"

"Her name is Fuwa the Soft. Just... Don't talk to her. She's annoying."

"What does she do?"

"She just freaking naps all day. Or summons pillow forts and invites people to sleep in them. It's pointless and ugh she's just a horrible horrible person."

"We at the Ninety-Nine Copper Store believe that all magic should be treated equally."

"First time you talk to me and it's against me?" Alisya frowns. "It's a wasted school. It's not going to help anyone, you know? ... I should stop talking before I make myself angry."

"Maybe you do need a nap in a pillow fort." Lan says.

>Her comment is met with a glare from Alisya.

>Ninety-Nine Copper stands up.

"Break time is over." She gets ready to leave.

>>35900437
ELF PRIDE WORLD WIDE
COMFY MAGIC BEST MAGIC

>>35900437
Listen here, you are going to make sure that everyone is going to be comfy as fuck. Then there'll be no fighting.

>>35900437
Ask her if she'd like to take breaks together in the future. Maintaining workplace relationships is also a good employee's duty.

>>35900437
We demand to talk to her manager right now
We are the inspector

>>35900437
Remind her for like every 6 hours of work she needs a break, more if its stressful.

>>35900568
This.

Tell her we enjoyed her company.

remind her lunch breaks are daily so she should come back tomorrow.

>>35900604
>>35900568

Seconding

Add in that her manager will be pleased with her performance.

>>35900437
Tell her to sit down. For every 6 hours she put in, she gets a 20 minute break. So, by now, she has a couple hours worth of breaks, right?

If that doesn't work, ask her if she'd like to take a break again sometime. Or if you can take a shift over for her - you study, she relaxes.

Maybe we can get 99C into a pillow fort? Maybe that'd help her relax.

>>35900437
I guess those elves are ex lesbian lovers.

Or maybe Fuwa rejected her for not being comfy enough.

>>35900437
Say we hope we can eat lunch on her next break tomorrow

>>35900437
"Wait. you haven't been taking breaks, have you? So you should have some time saved up, right?"

When she does decide to leave, ask if we can speak to her manager.

>>35900568
this
but do let her go. Optionally walk with her.

>>35900623
Oh good idea.

>>35900480

THIS

ELF PRIDE WORLD WIDE

GET THE COMFY MAGIC

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>Tali stands up as well.

"Hey, Ninety-Nine," She faces him. "Don't forget to take a break every six hours, okay? And thanks for having lunch with us. We enjoyed having you with us."

>The others nod in affirmation.

"... We are pleased that our performance was to your liking."

"Here, let me walk you back."

>She shakes her head.

"I know the directions." She stops and smiles at him. It's only a small smile but it's far more genuine than the one's she'd given him before.

"Thank you." She says.

1/3

>>35900964
muh feels!

>>35900964
We did a good thing today.

Hey, maybe this can be our speciality! We can try to understand people's mental illnesses and get inside their heads to help cure them. And maybe see some school secrets in the process! Sounds like fun?

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>Tessa and Alisya thank Tali for lunch as well. Alisya says she's gonna go and nap and Tessa wants to talk to Professor Holly. They say goodbye and leave.

"Well that was good. Wanna go see Thorn now?"

"Sure."

>The two of them go back to the practice fields. The big girl seems to have beaten her opponent and is tending to her shields.

>Tali waves at her.

>She waves back.

>A sword hits her in the head.

2/3

>>35900964
friend points get!

i wonder if we can activate a certain personality within her.

>>35901016

welp there goes saber

>>35901016
Is that against the rules?

Wait, what did everyone have for lunch? We've got to pick up small details like that; they could be important clues.

>>35901016
Welp
Put us in her brain mate

>>35901013
You know, I am wondering. why is tali so loyal to the other school? they didn't even train him. Just immediately toss him over here to spy.

WE are apparently magically bound to not overtly work against the mission (as per automatic censorship that occurred earlier in the thread), but I don't think tali is.

also, was it said earlier that one is the boys school and another is the girls school? are they really segregated by gender like that

>>35901016
If this is how they handle pop quizzes for the healers, I think maybe we should ask the headmaster for some reforms.

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>>35901013
Oh shit

Is it happening?

Are we finally going to be a Psychonaut!?

>>35901064
Now we need to find a way to break our restraints

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>>35901016
>The big girl drops to the ground.

!?

>Before Tali can react an Elf jumps down from one of the smaller towers surrounding the field. She walks up to the big girl, her hands behind her back.

>Lyra

"Lyra." The elf says.

"Y-yes, Cross..?" The big girl replies.

"Why did I throw a sword at your head?"

"B-because I let my guard down on the field..?"

"Because you let your guard down on the field. What is my policy about letting your guard down on the field?"

"Don't do that..?"

"Exactly." She kneels down and in a much softer voice says, "Lyra. You are our shield. We can not have you falter. I know it is tough butt we need you to remain vigilant."

"Y-yes Cross..."

"Good. You there." She points to Tali. "Mind telling me why you're interrupting our practice?"

>>35901016
She is fine, she justs needs some healing magic

I mean, tali literally died and was cured just fine

then again, tali was right next to the greatest healer in the school. she is right next to tali whose only spell ever was "create ice cream" that killed him.
at least we got taught the basic healing spell, but i don't think it would be enough here.

>>35901064
I'll admit, I'm kind of digging this place instead of the old school. I know it's against the mission, we're supposed to get some sweet loot... But who's to say we can't get sweet loot and stay here? I just hope if we do stay here, we don't get confiscated and tested on by the staff!

>>35901104
>Psychonauts 2: Magic edition

>>35901111
Cause butts

>>35901111
Yell "SURPRISE" and then do a big smoke cloud illusion and run away.

>>35901111
We want to say hi.

>>35901111
I'm new and was wanting to meet everyone, I didn't mean to intrude my apologies.

>>35901123
tali can just glamor us as "completely unimportant rock"
he can glamor a test to have "the right answers" and glamor himself to be "the fact that this is a male has no significance"

>>35901111
Being polite and making friends?

>>35901111
>tough butt
tee hee

I know you might not be able to tell between homonyms when they're spoken, but chalk it up to being a special orb power and trust us when we tell you that you should giggle immaturely to yourself as well.

>>35901111
BECAUSE ELF PRIDE WORLD WIDE

>>35901111
Uh... Errrrm.....

Elf pride worldwide?

>>35901111
Just tell her you were hoping to become acquainted with everyone.

>>35901182
That's true I suppose, but if I recall using too many glamors is hard to control, or something. Maybe if we can get, like, a golem body for ourselves that'd be sweet though. I've got a bitch of an itch that I've been unable to scratch for centuries!

>>35901111
Note to self: don't sign up for "tough butt". I don't want to find out how tough it is.

>>35901111
Didn't realize class was in session.
Thought we would join in by practicing our healing on the various scrapes and bruises they get. By curing those they can get more training done, and we can get training too

>>35901111
I was testing your shields concentration.

>>35901111
she is adorable yet terrifying.

>>35901111

Just wanted to know the other classes.

Also yo, more elves. ELF PRIDE, WORLD WIDE?

>>35901111
CREW INTRODUCING YOURSELF

GRAB THE TALL KNIGHT, SHE'S HURT AND NEEDS HELP

PRINCESS CARRY HER TO SOMEONE WHO CAN HEAL HER

>>35901319
In a good way.

Hey Tali ask cyclops elf if she wants to go on a date. Her not killing us would count as a yes.

>>35901111
VOMIT EVERYWHERE.

>>35901016
>Alisya says she's gonna go and nap
Oh yeah, she's down with the midday naps, but not the comfymancy.
She's just jealous.
Has she even TRIED the pillowforts?

>>35901343
one of our crew can probably heal her. what with being petal students with more experience than us

>>35901111
Thorn butt experiment.

>>35901064
family probably works there.

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"Just uh... Wanted to say hi. I'm new here. Name's Tali."

"Clearly. Well, hello. I am Natalie Cross, leader of Class Thorn. The one on the ground is Lyra Broadshield." Natalie gestures at Lyra.

>Lyra gives a weak wave.

"It's against policy to interrupt students as their practicing their craft but... It helped me teach Lyra here a lesson. Have you learned your lesson, Lyra?"

"Yes, Ma'am..."

"Good. Well, then it was nice meeting you Tali." She walks away.

>Lyra looks at Tali.

"P-petal, right? Think you can help me out a bit?" She points to the sword lodged in her head.

>>35901442
"Wow, great headmaster."

Also remember that heal spell you wrote down? Might be time to consider it.

>>35901442
Engage moral support

>>35901465
I don't think it is going to be enough.

>>35901442
Use the healing thing you were shown earlier! Alternatively, fetch pillows.

>>35901442
Uh, we need to spellcraft a healing spell, but we don't have any runes!

>>35901442
Engage attempts at healing, or finding the closest person who can actually heal.

>>35901465
But FIRST THING IS FIRST: Check and see if you wrote down that error that was nithe original

>>35901442
That's... pretty harsh. Glad we went with healing first.

I am confused. weren't we hanging out with our fellow petals? where did they all go?
wasn't our "older sister" showing us to this place?

>>35901442
Try out that healing rune set you got.
Hold us tightly when you cast it.

>>35901442
"You are alright. There is no sword lodged into your skull."

>>35901526

They went to do their own stuff after lunch.

The world doesn't revolve around Tali and his magnificent crystal orb.

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>>35901442
Found it!

>>35901442
Princess carry her to safety!

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>35901567
CAREFUL TALI, DON'T USE ALL YOUR ENERGY AND KILL YOURSELF AGAIN
GOOD LUCK

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>>35901442
Err, you'll need someone to help you with that.

Anyway, here's the Cure Light Wounds spell, so cast that.

>>35901560
there is a difference between "all companies suddenly evaporated, including the one who was showing us around" and "the world revolves around you".

>>35901442
pull out the sword to become king, tali. do it.

>>35901442
>>35901581
Use us to power this time

>>35901111
>tough butt
That's Cross's nickname for Lyra in bed, isn't it?

So... do we remove the sword before casting it? or not?

>>35901613
Use this idiot in particular.

So why didn't she at least call the cleric?

Even in Stormship Troopers they at least called "MEDIC" when they threw a knife through someone's hand.

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>>35901569
Fireman Carry is designed to carry people bigger than you.

>>35901638
To stop the weak cowards calling for the Medic, you cut the vocal cords.

>>35901442
Do we have to remove the sword? She kinda looks cute with it in her forehead.

>>35901613
Could we use illusions as source? Do Tali's illusions use his energy as fuel, or do they work on some different principle since they're not rune-based?

>>35901664
Pretty sure that would interfere with brain function.

>>35901692
She's from the thorn class, do they even have higher brain functions?

>>35901631
We need to learn a spell that's powered by stupidity. With /tg/ as his magic battery Tali could rule the world.

>>35901723
Considering how small the helmet is she's attempting to wear, maybe not?

>>35901662
i don't think tali can carry a fully armored woman with that size.

>>35901732

Not one powered by arguments about petty minutiae?

>>35901744
Maybe it's her dad's helmet and holds sentimental value. She is probably only half-giant, after all.

>>35901760
>i don't think tali can carry a fully armored woman with that size.
The armor is probably only 25 lb

>>35901638
maybe she saw our petal uniform and massively over estimated our ability?

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>>35901581
Here's a solution to the energy problem, simply use US as a fuel.

>>35901567
>>35901581
too adorable

>>35901818
did you invent a rune for us?
and you are so certain its us

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>>35901770

>>35901839
>and you are so certain its us
It looks like a god damn bomb

>>35901818
What if we use Void as fuel?

>>35901818
We can't be certain that rune indicates us. Bad things could happen.

>>35901859
I have a strange feeling that would do the opposite of healing..

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>>35901839
>>35901859
>>35901863
Woops, misplaced some runes.

>>35901863
We really need a google doc containing all the runes and what they do, or something. That way it'll be easier for us to come up with spells on the fly.

>>35901818
>Lets invent a spell
last time we did, tali died.
lets LEARN spells that already exist instead?

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>>35901526
Tessa and Alisya went back to the dorm. Lan's right here. Not helping me...

>Indeed, the older Petal is simply watching Tali with a smile on her face.

"Uhm... Yeah... One second..."

Dangit... I forgot the-

>>35901581
Oh, there it is.

>Tali inscribes the healing spell in his book. He still doesn't know exactly what some of those runes are but...

>Lyra pulls the blade out causing more blood to spurt out.
>Tali places his hand on the page and invokes the spell.

>He watches as the wound on Lyra's head slowly closes. She doesn't look fully healed but definitely better.

"Thanks! I still can't see out of my left eye but I feel a lot better."

"No problem. Uhm... Should I get the headmaster or..?"

"Haha, no! I'm fine. My fault for letting my guard down anyway. So, you're new huh? Shame you couldn't join Thorn but welcome to the Academy all the same!"

"Thanks."

"Maybe we'll see each other on the field, huh?"

"Maybe."

>She looks towards where Cross is. The Elf has another sword in her hand.

"I better get back to practice! I'll seeya later, Tali!"

>She hops up and runs back into the field.
>Lan laughs.

"Thorn Class is crazy," She says. "So, anywhere you wanna check out next? There's still Root class or a few other rooms we can explore."

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>>35901818
I have a slightly different proposal

>>35901848
>>35901770
No. Arguments about petty minutiae wouldn't produce a stable enough power supply. You need something less dependent on outside factors.

>>35901905
ROOT ROOT ROOT

>>35901905
I don't believe we have been introduced to Root yet, let's go see them.

>>35901905
>So, anywhere you wanna check out next?
Lets check out more thorn butts

>>35901905
Might as well check out Root. But I like that girl, she seems cool.

Delving club! Form a party and do delving. combat healing practice is good for you

>>35901910
Our reserves of those failed waaaaaaaaay long ago.

>>35901905
Is she gonna be okay?

>>35901910
This, lads and lasses, is an unmined vein of riches ripe fer the pick axing.

>>35901905
Tali, please ask Lan what the rune for magical artifact, or Christmas ornament is.

>>35901905
> I still can't see out of my left eye but I feel a lot better."
>the blood is on the right eye

Oh shit, she's naturally blind on one eye? Can we even cure that?

>>35902031
Her right, your left.

>>35902031
The right side of the brain controls the left side of the body, doesn't it?

>>35902031
>>35902056
>>35902061
She may of gained minor brain damage from having a sword in her head. She'll likely visit a proper healer later to get fixed, if not I'm afraid she'll forever mistake right and left, and be unable to see out of one eye.

>>35902056
>can't see out of MY left eye

>>35902095
Nothing a good greater heal powered by yuri can't heal.

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>>35902031
She did just get hit in the head...

"I want to meet Root."

"Sure thing! They live in the upper levels of the main school."

>Lan and Tali leave the field and reenter the school. There are other groups being shown around including a few of his former classmates.

"I should warn you." Lan says. "Thorn Class is a bit.... Eccentric. I'm cool with their president but she some may find her... Off-putting. Also if she asks if you would like to help her with her experiments say no. Actually... That applies to all of them."

>The two of them entire a massive room. All around is the hum of machinery and the crackle of magic being cast. In the far back is a screen of some sort. Two girls stand before it, one of them tapping away furiously at a keypad.

"Doctor!" Lan cries out.

>One of the girls, the one with a bun in her hair, slams her fist down on the keyboard and turns around.

"Who the fu-Oh, Lan!" She grins and adjusts her glasses. "I apologize for yelling at you. I thought you were one of the new students."

"Heh, I think they know better than to bug you when you're working. Or if they don't they will." Lan says as she goes over and hugs the Doctor. "Doctor, this is Tali. She's Petal's newest student. Tali, this is Dr. Elizabeth Gears. And this is Kuro."

>The girl standing beside Elizabeth waves at Tali. There's a cat on her head and another on her shoulders. They watch Tali intently.

"What are you working on now?" Lan says.

"Ah. Well, do you remember my Multiverse theory?" The Doctor replies.

"... Of course."

"Well I believe I have finally found a way to access it. In a small way, at least. It appears to be a one way communication and it's fuzzy at best but it appears to work. Sadly the amount of information I can send to the other side is limited. But Lan! The things that exist in this world! It's amazing!" She gestures to the keypad. "Would you like to try it?"

"Hmm? Oh, no no."

>Elizabeth looks at Tali.

"How about you?"

>>35902496
Of course you do!
Yell ice cream!

>>35902496
>Would you like to try it?"
Of course!

Type out: "I want to fuck the smug out of Queenie!"

>>35902496
TIME TO FIND OUT IF THE HQ WORLD IS DOING WELL
DO IT TALI, WE MUST KNOW
PLUS THIS IS TOP SECRET STUFF

>>35902496
How is this even a question?

START PRESSIN THEM BUTTONS. FULL SPEED AHEAD.

>>35902496
Sure.

Tali, if you run into a flat redhead, say hi to her for us, will you?

>>35902496
Doooo iittttttt, we got some good bros over there, somewhere

>>35902496
>"I should warn you." Lan says. "Thorn Class is a bit.... Eccentric. I'm cool with their president but she some may find her... Off-putting. Also if she asks if you would like to help her with her experiments say no. Actually... That applies to all of them."
This sounds like something I would want to say yes to.

>>35902496
Could you be more specific? What does "it" entail?

>captcha: Words sibioste

>>35902496
Try it out. Don't be a bitch.

>>35902496
Does this count as participating in her experiments? the things we are not supposed to do?

>>35902496
Steal that kitten and then run away

Is the other universe /u/?

>>35902781
its glaring at us
it will shred our hands

>>35902801
But it look so cute and tiny!

>>35902570
I want to see what is happening in Red Sky quest.

>>35902496
How does she observe the effects of her transmissions on the other universe if they can't communicate back?
How is the transmission received by the locals? voices in their heads? flaming words in the sky? receives made by fellow researchers?

>>35902496
Dangerous experiments that we know nothing of? Sure thing!

>>35902496
Is this the thing you use to enter cheat codes? In which case...
↑, ↑, ↓, ↓, ←, →, ←, →, B, A

>>35902801
>its glaring at us
Cats can see through glamour. And they know that the Christmas ornament is magical.

If that girl can speak with them, we have a problem.

>>35902496
TOUCH THE KEYBOARD WITH THE ORB.

WE'LL SEND EM SOME INFORMATION

>>35902865
>You now have 99 lives, but you had that anyway.

>>35902496
>multiverse
Aw hell naw. This shit fucked up Hero Quest and I aint having none of that.

>>35902853
>I want to see what is happening in Red Sky quest.
The answer is Hero Quest.

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>>35902570
Uhm... O-okay...

"So what do I do?"

"Just type it here." She explains. "Then click this."

>Tali types out the sentence and hits the button.
>There's a small ding.

>The screen erupts in static before an image can be barely seen. Elizabeth looks at the screen.

>She looks at Tali.

"... You have the ability to speak to an entirely new universe and this is what you say? Really?"

>>35902794
It's a reverse trap infiltrating a yaoibait all boys school.

>>35902930
Hello world!

>>35902930
We can't exactly send useful information unless we know where it's going.

>>35902930
Intuition.

>>35902930
>First impression
>CRIT FAIL!

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>>35902930
Give it a minute.

>>35902930
Wait, hold on. New universe? I thought I recognized this universe from somewhere else.

>>35902930
FOR SCIENCE
Is it only limited to typing out messages?

>>35902930
Welcome to ORBLAND, bitch!

>>35902930
hey! that is twitterverse!

>>35902930
Oh shit, we're connected to the twitter account!

https://twitter.com/ElizabethGears

>>35902998
... Is that QotW? She's been upgraded.

>>35903048
would it be too meta to respond to it?

>>35903048
Huh we are dang
Quick someone use twitter

>>35903156
People have already done that

>>35903114
>upgraded
She's always been perfect, what are you talking about?

>>35903191
The quality of the drawing is quite a bit better than the quick in-thread ones. And I like it.

>>35902998

gah, fuck, when was that picture made? I don't remember seeing it in the ebooks. She's so perfect.

>>35902930
Soooo, should we tell her about how her machine does the same thing your ball does, but less effectively?

>>35903243
shhhhhhh, let her in the dark

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"I uhm... I'm sorry... I just sorta..."

"YOU 'JUST SORTA'!? YOU COULD HAVE RUINED MY RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ALTERNATE UNIVERSE! MONTHS OF WORK THROWN AWAY BECAUSE OF YOUR CARELESS FUCKING S-" The machine beeps, making the angry president stop mid-sentence. She rushes to the computer and taps away at it. "What... They replied? They replied!"

>She looks at Tali and then back at the screen.

"Yes, it's quite clear that this is a direct reply... Astounding! But how!?"

>Lan wraps her arm around Elizabeth and laughs.

"Maybe he's got a gift, hmm?" She says.

"Hrrm...." Elizabeth looks at Tali. "Perhaps. I apologize for yelling at you."

"It's fine."

She's scary.

"Now, if you'll excuse me I need to study this further... Is it possible to talk back? The possibilities are endless..."

>She taps away at the computer, completely ignoring Tali and Lan.

>Lan sighs and shakes her head.

"You barely got outta that one, kid. Well then, wanna chill here for a bit or keep exploring?"

>>35903354
FUWA
COMFY MAGIC
ELF PRIDE WORLD WIDE

>>35903354

Keep exploring! There's a whole world of magic here for you to explore and stuff and wonderment.

>>35903354
>he's
THEY KNOW

>>35903354
>"Maybe he's got a gift, hmm?"

THEY KNOW TOO MUCH

>>35903354
Let's meet the other Root students.

>>35903392
I agree, let's try and meet this Fuwa person. I'm curious.

>>35903354
Can you show us around? We just met the professor, what about all that machinery and stuff that's lying around here?

And how do you two know each other?

>>35903392
wait. who is the one who hates fuwa? wasn't that our "older sister" here?

>>35903354
Find this fuwa person and build a pillow fort with her.

>>35903497
No it was the other elf

>>35903354
so our glamor is over huh?

>>35903354
keep exploring.

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>>35903414
>>35903427
>>35903541
Don't worry. They may recognize my true self for a moment but it never sticks.

"Is Fuwa here? Alisya mentioned her earlier and I wanna meet her."

>Lan scans the room before pointing to a corner.

"There she is. The elf over there. Nestled against those giant pillows. You're interested in Comfy Magic?"

"Curious about it."

"Well go ahead. Her and I don't see eye to eye so I think I'll just chill here."

>Lan stays behind to talk to Elizabeth while Tali goes up to Fuwa. The elf is laying down on a pile of pillows with a girl in a ceramic mask beside her. The closer Tali gets the more tired he feels. By the time he reaches her he's half tempted to join her in that pile and take a nap.

>She looks up at him and smiles. As she plays with her long and very soft looking hair Tali notices something. All of her actions are very slow and leisurely, as though nothing in the world could make her do anything other than at her own pace.

"Hello there." She says, in a voice that nearly makes Tali yawn. "You must be a new student. I am Fuwa the Soft. And you are?"

"Tali. It's nice to meet you."

"Tali. This is Maolin."

"Hello." Maolin says. Her voice is partially muffled by the ceramic mask she wears.

"Now, what can I do for you, Tali?"

>>35903427
ABORT. ABORT.

>>35903984
Ask for a nap, it's been a stressful day

>>35903984
Why does she wear the mask?

>>35903984
Fall on her pillows.

>>35903984
Say you're curious how her magic works!
And what its for.

>>35903984
WE WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT COMFY MAGIC
ALSO, GO SNUGGLE WITH HER

>>35903984
Sit on the pillows and ask about the essence of comfy magic.

>>35903984
Everyone link loud music to keep him awake.

>>35903984
Keep a safe distance and be wary. This person could be dangerous.

>>35904059
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geHLdg_VNww

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>>35904062
Whoops, I captcha-named myself. I guess I'll stick with it.

>>35903984
[x] touch fluffy hair.

>>35904128
That's a death flag. Tali would go into comfy comatose

>>35904091
Please don't.

>>35903984
Just wanted to introduce ourselves. We heard you were dabbling in comfy magic, so it got us curious.

Say, could you try to use it on 99 Copper? She seems in need of relaxing, maybe it'll help her a bit.