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Sitting right next to you, Marianne's in the middle of jotting down some kind of list. It's probably best not to bother right now lest she snap at you for being nosy.

So instead, you shift your gaze to the other side of the carriage where Karel and Emilio are sitting. The Prince's attention is focused on the scenery outside his window, while Karel is fidgeting in her seat with an embarrassed expression on her face. It's not quite a smile but not quite a frown... to be honest, you're not really sure how she's feeling about this current situation.

But regardless, maybe talking to her will help her calm down some.

"Hey Karel," you call out.
"Huhwha!?" Karel snaps to attention, nearly hitting her head against the back of her seat.
"Uh, sorry," you laugh. "You okay?"
"...yeah," she sighs. "You just spooked me, that's all."


>ask the karel if there's somewhere that she'd like to check out first
>ask the emilio if there's somewhere that he'd like to check out first
>suggest something yourself
>ask marianne what she thinks

>>37937842
>>ask the karel if there's somewhere that she'd like to check out first
>ask the emilio if there's somewhere that he'd like to check out first
Either of you two have any places you really want to check out first?

>>37937842
>ask the karel if there's somewhere that she'd like to check out first

>>37937842
>ask the karel if there's somewhere that she'd like to check out first
>ask the emilio if there's somewhere that he'd like to check out first

>>37937842
>ask the karel if there's somewhere that she'd like to check out first

>>37937842
>ask the karel if there's somewhere that she'd like to check out first
Also, nice to have you back Arch. I was about to make a shrine to the great turtle in the hope that it'd get you back to writing.

>>37937842
>ask marianne what she thinks

Guys, Both Karel and Emilio don't know the town at all. Mari knows it the best.

>>37937842
>ask the karel if there's somewhere that she'd like to check out first.

Ahh, time to make the imouoto happy but at the same time not piss off the princess.
The betting rate is 10 to 1 that we manage to not piss off either, and payout for us somehow aggravating both of them simultaneously is 5 to 1!

>>37937842
>ask the karel if there's somewhere that she'd like to check out first

>>37938070
>Marianne would probably be anoyed if we bothered her
>Let's go bother her!

>>37938070
Yeah, but I feel like Marianne's interests and Karel's interests might end up different here.

also there is probably an attack tonight FOR REALS

>>37938134
It's better than to ask the two people who are clueless about where we are going to.
>>37938206
You MIGHT be right, but at least Mari can give us a list of places there that Karel and Emilio can pick from.

>>37937842
>ask the karel if there's somewhere that she'd like to check out first
>ask the emilio if there's somewhere that he'd like to check out first

>>37938251
>It's better than to ask the two people who are clueless about where we are going to.
It's not like they've never been in a town before. They probably had things they liked doing back home, so we can ask them and find out if there's something similar here in Granache.

>>37938312
Which we can work from Mari IF Rein himself has not be to before. If Rein has seen a place they want to go, we can point that out our selfs.

>>37937842
>ask if there's someTHING they want to check out, first

>writing

Music to past the time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c91B8kVVjVg

>>37938736
I'll try to get some discussion going...

In other news, I have determined the latest victim of our artistic skills. We shall construct a picture of Marianne and a very cute rabbit.

>>37938914
We could draw that for her and get our brother in law to help make it a painting. This should hide the fact we intend to give her father a painting of her with an ax as a thank you gift after our wedding.

>>37938914
That is a good idea!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZTxrXRPjBM

>>37938914
I'm not sure we could get Inaba to sit still long enough to pose for us...

>>37939058
It doesn't need to be a portrait or anything. One rabbit in animal form is much like another.

>>37939058
She'll stop long enough for us if Mari is hugging her.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UgHRkAvL1Y

>>37939108
If we do this we need to draw bunny ears on Mari too. It just is one of those things that has to happen.

>>37939169
Good idea, Anon.

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"So, uh..." she tugs at the end of her dress, "you wanted something?"
"Nothing big," you reply, "I just wanted to know if there was some place that you wanted to check out first when we reach the city. Me and Marianne are familiar with the area, so at the very least we might be able to direct you to where you'd like to go."
"...oh," Karel nods. "Yeah, that makes sense."

Karel slumps down in her seat and lets out a long sigh.

"I've been here for over a month now and I've never even bothered to so much as leave the castle until just now," Karel says, shaking her head. "Such a freaking waste..."


>[1/?]

>>37939261
Wait, are Karel's knees bruised in that picture?

>>37939342
She's been attending to Emilio's sword.

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>>37939342
No, that's just the normal knee shading that exists on the base selfy model.

>>37939372
Rana is a terrible example! She's always on her knees!

>>37939401
Rana is a pure maiden.

>>37939417
Only goes for girls.

>>37939417
Pure /u/

>>37939261
It's alright Karel, We don't get out much ourselves.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6573pdqiEU

>>37939417
No, she is not pure. And neither is you archelon

>>37939261
>>37939372
A-are those TinierMe avatars?

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>>37939417

>>37939455
No they are from DreamSelfy
http://www.dreamself.me/

>>37939544
>Dreamself.Me is a fan-site of TinierMe that now acts as an archive.

>>37939455
>>37939544
TinierMe licensed the Selfy stuff for a while, so it's basically the same.

There's a PDF of all the characters who I've made them for somewhere, but I don't know if the person who made it is online right now.
also I doubt he's updated it with the two newest karel ones that I made

>>37939592
>>37939593
Huh, wasn't aware. My bad.

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>>37939261


"Well you'll have plenty of time to get to know the city now if you so choose," Marianne says to her. "I know the city better than Reinhold does, but either of us would be a suitable guide for the two of you."
"Umm, thanks," Karel nods, a faint smile on her face.
"Back to my question," you say, "was there anywhere in particular that you wanted to check out?"
"...oh yeah," she sighs. "Ummm..."

Karel glances at Emilio, who's still absentmindedly gazing out the window.


>[2/?]

>>37939771
I swear, Arch. Every picture. Do you actually specifically request "Must look like she's scowling in thumbnail, only to actually be smiling" for Marianne's art?

It's becoming a pattern.

>>37939771
Is that picture new? Can't recall seeing it before.

>>37939771

"I dunno, maybe we could check out a weapon store..." Karel mumbles. "Emilio likes that stuff, and I wouldn't mind seeing what kind of swords the blacksmiths over here make."
"Oh," you nod. "I know a decent enough store for that stuff..."
"You do?" her eyes light up.
"I think so, at least," you shrug. "I mean, I haven't actually bought anything there myself since I've only actually used two swords in my entire life but what I saw of their craftsmanship seemed good."
"Cool," she smiles. "I'm pretty attached to my own sword," she glances at the one that's handing from her belt, "but looking at new stuff's always fun."
"Oh, so you're into windowshopping?" Marianne asks. "Then perhaps I could direct you to-"
"N- not for dresses or anything like that!" Karel stammers, her face suddenly turning red. "Just... y'know..."
"I see."

Marianne definitely looks disappointed to hear that.


>[3/?]

>>37939771
...I think Japan has trained me to believe the anytime I see a drawing of a woman with a long slender neck and a rose on her collar there's at least one vampire lurking around waiting to sate his/her thirst. Maybe it wasn't Japan? Anyway, what I'm trying to get is this: Archleon, buddy, are we about to start fucking dealing with vampire assassins/serial killers on top of everything else?

>>37939911
I actually gave no direction for this picture at all, it's just what the artist decided to draw her like.

>>37939916
Yeah, it's new.

>>37939972
I won't be throwing any vampires into Princess Guard though there might be one in the next thing I do with this setting.

>>37939972
>are we about to start fucking dealing with vampire assassins
...
We have been dealing with those since thread 1

>>37939967
This was what you chose to do today Marianne, we tried to stop you but you wouldn't listen.

>>37939967
Give it time Mari, Karel will turn around in time.

>>37940006
>that spoiler.
about time!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prSACc3XUw8
I am on an 80's nostalgia trip tonight

>>37939967
Wait, now that Karel's outed as Mari's cousin, why haven't we gotten that water aspected sword from the armory issued to her? I know she loves her fire magic sword, but it's nice to have options and it could be the first step in teaching her how to accessorize.

>>37940052
She got that sword from her mother. It would be like asking Rein to not use the sword he got from Volker.

>>37940111
Which he didn't after that sword went caput

>>37940052
What if she dual-wielded fire and water?

>>37940166
So we need to break he sword?

>>37940018
It's like she didn't even bother acknowledging us as someone who knew Karel the best.

>>37939967
>[4/4]

"Okay, weapons," you say, clearing your throat. "Anything else you wanted to check out?"
"Maybe a place with magic books?" Karel asks. "The library's selection is pretty great and all but I's like to maybe learn something more... I dunno, unique?"
"I can definitely help with that," Marianne replies with a warm smile. "My favorite bookstore carries plenty of magic-related books, and Reinhold here even purchased Luciana a few grimoires from there a short while back," she says, happy to actually be of help here.
"Cool," Karel nods.
"Just don't do like I did and try to mess around with new spells on your own," you say. "Last time I did that, it almost blew up in my face."
"...well it's not like I intended to try and learn spells without Emilio guiding me," Karel replies, blushing slightly. "That's kind of our thing to do together."

The way Karel's smiling right now is just adorable. You kind of want to smack Emilio for missing out on seeing her like this.


>suggest to check out swordery first
>suggest to check out bookstuff first

>>37940206
>>suggest to check out swordery first
ENEMIS NEED KILLING!

>>37940206
>"That's kind of our thing to do together."
"Oh! Yeah, me and Sylvie did that all the time too!"

>>37940206
>Don't suggest anything without Emilio here.
"Well, we should probably ask Emilio's input first before we decide anything."

>>37940206
>suggest to check out swordery first
If we got to the book store first Marianne's just going to complain that she's bored and wants to go home once we leave.

>>37940206
>suggest to check out swordery first

It seemed like it was her top priority and getting the lovebirds to a place where they share common interest can help break the ice on this date (Karel is still pretty jumpy).

>>37940206
>ask what Emilo thinks

>>37940206
>Speculate whether swords or grimoires are heavier. It might be important since Emilio is going to be a gentleman and carry her purchases and all.

>>37940206
>>suggest to check out swordery first
>>nudge Emilio to confirm

>>37940206
Ask if they have any preferences

Since they're more likely to be buying something in the bookstore, going there second seems sensible.

>>37940206
>>suggest to check out bookstuff first

>>37940206
>suggest to check out bookstuff firs
Poke Emilio with foot to get him into the conversation.

>>37940251
>Sylvie
Who?

>>37940206
>nudge Emilio out of his reverie real quick
It'd be nice to get his input on the itinerary too, and maybe he gets to catch a glimpse of Karel doing the demure thing before she gets flustered and stops out of self-consciousness.

>>37940206
>>suggest to check out swordery first

>>37940251
>>37940206
Seconded.

>>37940206
books are their "couple" thing

>>37940206
>elbow (err, nudge) Emilio and let him pick

>>37940206
>suggest we check out the swordery stuff first

Books lead into the Karel/Emilio date time (since they'll be discussing what direction to take Karel's magic lessons in), so we should leave that for when we need to give them some alone time.

>writing while eating turkey legs

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>>37940500

I feel kinda bad for Mari, this isn't going to go anything like she hopes.

>>37940985
Yeah, I kind of thought this is what would end up happening.

>>37940985
She should have listened to us.

>>37940985
It's because she's trying to force it to go the way she wants it to. She needs to ease up and try to meet Karel midway. Yeah, she's not into swords, but she can at least try to show an interest. It's give-and-take.

>>37940985
I can imagine she's disappointed throughout the day but then cheers up at the end when she see Karel and Emilio being all coupley

>>37940985
>>37941027
Perhaps we should pull Mari aside once we're out of the carriage and try to explain it to her. So far we've just been giving her a hard time over the decision, but at this point there's no real way to go back on where we are now.. so the only other solution is to try and help Mari not make this all blow up in her face by talking her through the optimal approach.

>>37941027
>It's because she's trying to force it to go the way she wants it to.
It's progress I guess, Nico and Sylvie are her family and she barely even talked to them before Rein, at least she is trying with Karel.

>>37941070
I think that she understands that. Doing that would likely just piss her off.

PGQ: A game about killing assassins, offing strangely powerful variants of Sea Serpents, and trying to not make a 15 year old girl throw a tantrum because her cousin doesn't like being girly.

>>37941117
>I think that she understands that
Her immediate attempt was to try and get Karel to go dress-browsing. Plus she's stubborn and never likes to join in on things that aren't within her foray of interests. In fact, the only other person as stubborn about doing things she's not comfortable with is ironically Karel, and she's constantly being forced to do them anyway.

For that matter, Mari herself doesn't seem to realize what her crashing the date is doing, even now. I'm skeptical as to how aware she is of the situation she's put herself in.

>>37941163
..It's literally called 'Princess Guard Quest'. Everything you just said makes perfect sense for a quest with that title.

>>37941163
Princesses be trippin' yo

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Casually, you reach into your breast pocket and pull out your sketchbook, then tear out a piece of paper and crumple it up into a ball as discreetly as you can.

And then you toss it across the carriage car at Emilio.

It his him right in the top of his head, and he wordlessly snaps his head around to see what just happened... and then notices your finger pointing at the still-blushing Karel.

And the smile on his own face grows wider and wider.


>[1/?]

>>37941197
Damn you for so eloquently formulating my views on the matter! And thank you for being a force of reason and understanding in these threads.

>>37941258
Do you believe in magic

In a young boy's heart?

>>37941258
Subtle, Reinhold.

>>37941290
I hate him.

>>37941395
Masterful execution really. Perfect toss.

>>37941163
Marianne, luckily, isn't really the tantrum type.
She might pout and shoot a snide comment or two but she's unlikely to cause a scene.

>>37941577
Humanity lost. You are now a dog.

>>37941577

She's too properly snobbish to make a scene in public. She may demand Reinhold returns her to the castle though.

>>37941604
But no, I'm a real boy!

>>37941258
>[2/2]

"So Emilio!" you call out, startling him even further.
"Y- yes!?" Emilio stammers.
"I was thinking that maybe we ought to check out a weapon store that I've been to a few times as our first stop, what do you think?"
"Uh... sure?" he shrugs. "As long as Karel's cool with it, I mean."
"I am," she nods.
"Alright then," he shrugs.


>talk about _______ for the rest of the ride
>nah, that's about all you wanted to say

>>37941655
>talk about _______ for the rest of the ride


Drag Emilio and Karel into a conversation about swords.

Ask for a compare and contrast of her sword vs ours or some shit. Once they both start geeking out it'll be good.

>>37941655
>nah, that's about all you wanted to say

>>37941655
>>nah, that's about all you wanted to say
Let's see how Emilio handle his hot date conversation.
It will amuse me.

>>37941655
>talk about _______ for the rest of the ride
Try to start a conversation between Emilio and Karel.

>>37941655
this: >>37941689

>>37941655
Supporting >>37941689.

>>37941655
This >>37941689
Geek bait sounds good

>>37941655
>nah, that's about all you wanted to say

>>37941655
>talk about _______ for the rest of the ride
ideally we can get Emilio talking to Karel about something, perhaps sword trivia or something.

>>37941655
>talk about _____ for the rest of the ride.
The lovebirds are still wary, warm them up with discussion about their favorite style of swords. Also bring Celestino's collection into this and pray the conversation doesn't turn to Monique's fancy ice-sword-waifu.

>>37941655
>>37941689
This

And try not to annoy best girl

>>37941689
>Comparing swords

gaaaaay
but no really, this is a good idea

>>37941655
>talk about WHERE WE EATAN' for the rest of the ride

>inb4 Marianne's booked tables at Granache's most romantic restaurant

Also, the geeksword stuff

>>37941655
>>talk about _______ for the rest of the ride
Supporting >>37941689

>>37941757
It's not about her it's about them. They get to sperg about swords and then we stop talking as they go at it. It'll be funny once we get where we're going and they realize they're the only two talking.

Let's pull out our sword and as different designs are discussed, we mould our blade into those shapes. Pity we can't alter the actual mass, though.

>>37941775
Yeah I know, this mess is her fault but I still don't want her to feel left out.

>>37941775
Plus, Mari'll probably find it cute.
She'll role her eyes and turn her head to the window when we start. "There goes Reinhold, geeking out about swords again..." but once we've got Karel and Emilio chattering among themselves we can nudge her and let her see what an adorable couple they make once they're in their own little world.

>>37941689

Also bring up that Kare; may want to look into getting a second sword just in case since her's isn't immortal like ours.

>>37941829
But if she feels left out she'll have to admit that going along was a bad idea.

>writing

>>37941877
Nah she'd feel justified just for bringing us. Can't say that'd be wrong either.

>>37941866
This, bring her in on the plan.

>>37940366
That girl who we said we'd never let feel left out while we go on double dates...

>>37942357
>while we go on double dates...
I wish

I want my Mari route

>>37942357
Doesn't ring any bells. She probably wasn't a very important character.

>>37942357
It's not a double date the skank isn't here.

>>37942357
Was that the girl from the cafe?

>>37942373

We already did a double date proper with Luci, Nico and Melon.

Now we're just getting creative with scenarios in which we can not involve Sylvie.

>>37942445
Scenarios in which we can not involve Sylvie...

Being happy?

>>37942385
It's funny that we don't see more of Luci considering that this is her route.

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>>37939593
Worry not. Guy who makes crappy MSPaint dreamselfy tree will never let you down.

>>37942539
I feel so loved.

>>37942516
We've been getting more recently. There's been so much focus on Karel lately.

i approve heavily of our recent luci and karel-related actions

>>37942539
not sure which I like more, Carina triples or four Karels

>>37942516
We see Luci quite a lot, which makes sense, obviously.
The only girl I'd say gets more screentime than Luci right now is Karel. The Karel route has more Karel, it's presumably nothing but Karel, all the time. We'd have to get rid of Reinhold to make room for all the Karel.

>>37942516
I don't mind. We're on a double-date with best girl.

Ya know, if we were on Mari route, Emilio would still be our bro-in-law, in many senses. Cousin-in-law, legally speaking, but bro-in-law in nature.

>>37942610
okaywiththis.png

>>37942627
If we went Karel route we'd not have this problem and we'd be sparing.

>>37942645
We could do the same on the Takamaru route. That's nothing unique.

>>37942645
Mari would most likely still want to get to know Karel so we would have to share.

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"So..." you clear your throat, "...what kind of swords do you two prefer?" you ask.
"Really?" Marianne glances at you.
"What?" you shrug. "It's a shared interest between the two of them," you say, pointing at the Prince and Princess who are sitting across from you. "...and me, though I'm not much of a collector."
"Oh," she sighs. "Never mind, carry on then."

With an understanding nod and a disinterested look on her face, Marianne looks out the window

"I'd find it hard to use anything too far from what I have here..." you pat the scabbard of your own sword. "Fortunately, my Grandma's sword was pretty similar in weight and handling when I was using hers."
"Huh," Emilio nods. "Luciana said you've had that sword since you were nine, so it's pretty much just been those two that you've used for your entire life?"
"Yup," you nod. "I started learning with this one here and it's served me well ever since."


>[1/?]

>>37942725
>"Oh," she sighs. "Never mind, carry on then."

Oh Christ, she thinks that "WUT SORD U LIEK?" is a question we ask everybody, regardless of their interest.

>>37942781
Well that's because Reinhold is obviously a subhuman creature with no tact. Clearly Karel should be talking about pretty dresses.

Marianne shouldn't be trying to partake in the damn conversation it's theirs to have not hers. I don't care if she wants to be included, this is for them.

>>37942781
It sort of is.

>>37942725
>Mari continues to be disappointed by our performance.
>Rank down imminent.

>>37942869
It'll be amusing to see if our convo gambit works as planned, and thus proving that as idiotic as we are, we still have better people skills than she does because we let people be who they are.

>>37942725
I think our secondary objective for this date is to distract Marianne into having a good time while keeping her away from Emilio and Karel's personal date time.

>>37942962

Mari's real goal isn't to help Karel and Emilo with a date.

Her likely real goal is to go out and have fun with her cousin.

Who she doesn't know too well and wants to know better.

Too bad both of them are not really too good with people.

>>37942922
It helps that we know Karel personally pretty much better than anyone.

>>37942725


Catching that the conversation's somehow shifted to you as the subject, you quickly move to turn it around.

"What about you, Karel?" you ask. "What kind of sword did you learn with?"
"Rapiers, pretty much," Karel replies. "I started with a standard-type practice sword while I was being taught by Leopold, but right before he went and got knighted he suggested that I settle on a type that suited me."
"And you chose rapiers?" Emilio asks.
"Pretty much," she shrugs. "I've got girl arms and all so I went with something that I could actually manage without too much trouble."

You want to say something about Sylvie and Rana being two of the strongest people you know physically, but that would just serve to derail the conversation again.

"So that's your favorite type of sword?" you ask.
"I dunno if it's my -favorite-," Karel replies, "but it's served me pretty well so far. Maybe I would've tried switching to a saber like that one asshole uses, but my Mom got me this Flamberge so that's what I'm gonna stick with for now."
"Huh," Emilio nods knowingly.
"What about you?" Karel pokes him in his forehead.
"Wha?"
"Your favorite sword."
"...I dunno..."

While Emilio meanders off into a long description of the many swords in his personal collection that he's fond of, you slip out of the conversation and just watch on as Karel and Emilio chat amongst themselves. This is the first time you've seen Karel really relax since three days ago, and it's a definitely a relief for you to know that she's able to do so since her secret's been exposed.


>[2/?]

>>37943054
>Talk to Marianne
About babies.

>>37943054
Fuck yeah I was right! Geek out you little shits! Geek out!

>>37943054
Swords bring people together.
And also cut them apart.
It's like a metaphor. A metaphor for swords.

>>37943054
>Talk to Marianne
About making babies.

>>37943131
We should grab a baby somewhere and take it with us to distract Marie.

>>37943159
>>37943159
>Kidnap a tiny human.
Yeah, what could possibly go wrong.

>>37943185
I know, right? It'd be perfect.

>>37943131
Do we really know Mari that well?
I mean she likes cake, babies, reading and was molested other than that what do we really know about her?

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>>37943185
Worked last time

>>37943185
Just find one in a garbage bin. It happens, sometimes.

>>37943151
Like swords being double-edged.

>>37943195
That she's a bitch?

>>37943200
That's deep, man.
Deep like a wound from a sword.

>>37943195
She thinks we're a dog.

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>>37943225

>>37943054
"What about that Fragment Blade the Monique's family gave you for your birthday? Its supposed to be one of the originals from legend right?"

>>37943301
We're supposed to be leaving the lovebirds to it.

>>37943054
>[3/3]

While Emilio meanders off into a long description of the many swords in his personal collection that he's fond of, you slip out of the conversation and just watch on as Karel and Emilio chat amongst themselves. This is the first time you've seen Karel really relax since three days ago, and it's a definitely a relief for you to know that she's able to do so since her secret's been exposed.

The pleasant sword talk continues until the carriage pulls into town and comes to a stop, upon which time Marianne pats you on the shoulder almost as if saying "good job" to you. And you must admit, you're pretty proud of your success in getting the two of them to loosen up so early in your outing.

You're the first one out of the carriage, and you help Marianne out. She's followed by Emilio, who does the same for Karel.

Yup, this is just cute to watch. It's a damned shame that Luciana isn't here to see her little brother actually successfully interacting with a girl without wimping out...

"You were going to stop by the weapon store... or whatever it's called, right?" Marianne asks.
"Umm, yeah," Emilio nods.
"Then I believe it best for Reinhold to lead the way..."

The princess pushes you along...


>talk to the marianne about ____ along the way
>leave the three of them alone as you walk

>>37943477
>leave the three of them alone as you walk

>>37943477
>>talk to the marianne about ____ along the way
Carina.. or Iniba.. or Elena. She loves kids.

>>37943477
>>leave the three of them alone as you walk

>>37943477
>leave the three of them alone as you walk

>>37943477
>leave the three of them alone as you walk

Eyes open! watch out for trouble!

>>37943477
>>talk to the marianne about ____ along the way
if she's thinking of keeping a bunny

>>37943477

>talk to the marianne about ____ along the way
>Carina, ask for advice on loli rearing considering Marianne was one not that long ago

>>37943477
>>talk to the marianne about ____ along the way
"So, how do you think Celestino will react when he sees the rabbit he picked for Elena turns out to be an Ascended? I honestly wouldn't be surprised if he knew it would happen when he picked her."

>>37943477
>>talk to the marianne about ____ along the way
"So what kind of halberds do you like?"

>>37943477
>>leave the three of them alone as you walk

>>37943477
>talk to the marianne about ____ along the way
What she thinks of her new cousin so far

>>37943477
>>37943545
>>37943624
This

Quick question arch, would someone allergic to rabbits also be allergic to humanoid Inaba?

>>37943682
No, as the dander is of an entirely different type.


>writing

>>37943477
>>leave the three of them alone as you walk

Mari put us in front for a reason.

>>37943756
Because we know where we're going?

It takes you a few seconds to fully get your bearings, but soon enough you've taken the lead and start towards the weapon shop. And since it looks like Karel and Emilio have resumed their sword conversation...

"Hey Marie," you call out, motioning for her to move closer to you.
"...what is it?" Marianne sighs. "If this is about giving them their space, I'm not so ignorant as to fail to do so."
"It's not that," you shake your head.

Well, maybe partially about that.

"I just wanted to know what you thought about a couple of things," you say.
"Like what?" Marianne asks with a most skeptical look in her eyes.
"Like Inaba," you reply.

Suddenly, the Princess's expression gets a lot softer.

"...I think she's absolutely adorable, if that's what you're asking about," Marianne says.


>[1/?]

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>>37937785
I want to marry Nicolette!

>>37943998

I just remembered, we need to make sure we get matching Bunny Ears for all the loli to play with.

It would make an awesome painting.

>>37943998
Personally, I'd like to know where Inaba fits into things.
Is she still Elena's pet? That doesn't seem right, but neither does having Elena be her legal guardian. Is Celestino gonna adopt her or what? I'm guessing there's procedures in place for this kind of thing.

>>37944035
Even Racquel?
I don't to give her the wrong idea,

>>37944017
>Volker showing up for anything other than the maid route

>>37944076
>Volker showing up for anything
Fixed that for you.

So, how long before either us or the castle is attacked?
Ancellotta will rise again!

>>37944017
>>37944076
Meido could always be added into the picture, for the Rein/Nico.Maid route

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>>37943998
>[2/2]


Of course she does.

"Yeah, I think she's cute too," you laugh. "But, uh... how do you think you-know-who will react when he finds out that the rabbit he picked out fir his daughter turns out to have ascended?" you ask.

Best to avoid saying certain names while you're out here, just in case.

"Hmm..." Marianne looks off into the distance. "To be perfectly honest with you, I'm half-convinced that he was expecting this to happen."
"Oh?"
"That man is always scheming," she says with a shrug. "and I wouldn't put it past him to have planned on it."

She does have a point there.

"So you think he'll be happy about it?" you ask.
"Probably," she replies. "Lisette's sure to be elated since Inaba is just so -cute-," she says, grinning from ear to ear.


>suggest that you get a dress for her while you're out here
>nah, that's stepping out of your boundaries

>>37944176
Who?

>>37944176
That wedding could be pretty awkward depending on how well known it is that Rein and Nico are both banging Melon.

>>37944364
>suggest that you get a dress for her while you're out here
She will love to get a dress for the tiny bunny.

>>37944364
> her
The princess or the rabbit?

>>37944364
>suggest that you get a dress for her while you're out here
Dress the rabbit

>>37944364
>suggest that you get a dress for her while you're out here

>>37944364
>suggest that you get a dress for her while you're out here
eh, we're loaed, so why not?
and it could be a good pretext to drag Karel in there

>>37944176
Reading those route trees arch made has made me wonder about Melon route, it will be funny if just for the Nico suffering watching both her crushes together.

>>37944364
>suggest that you get a dress for her while you're out here
Sure why not.

>>37944364
>>suggest that you get a dress for her while you're out here

>>37944366
Melon, Nico's girlfriend

>>37944404
Ah thanks.

>>37944401
>it will be funny if just for the Nico suffering watching both her crushes together
She'd throw herself into copious amounts of dragon sex to try and make herself feel better

>>37944364
>suggest that you get a dress for her while you're out here

>writing

>>37944401
Seeing who ends up with who on the different routes is part of the fun.
Luci route is mostly seeing who Sylvie and Andreas end up with, which is probably nobody being that Andreas isn't that important, bless him, and Sylvie doesn't care for the options that aren't Reinhold.

>>37944647
Feel kinda bad for Emilio
On Mari route Rein gets with the girl he likes
On Karel route Rein gets with the girl who likes Emilio
On Luci route Rein is banging Emilio's sister.

>>37944710
The last one is a benefit: it means he gets a baller new brother-in-law who can help him man up.

Wouldn't you want a cool onii-san?

>>37944710
He pretty much offered to set us up with Luciana early in the quest. Dude's happy for her.

>>37944710
1. She doesn't like him. Why feel bad?
2. He didn't man up and take the shot.. it's not Rein's fault love bloomed
3. His sister is going to fuck somebody. What's wrong with Reinhold? Does he secretly want to fug his own sister?

>>37944710
>On Mari route Rein gets with the girl he likes
He'd probably still end up with Karel
>On Karel route Rein gets with the girl who likes Emilio
Yeah, that would kinda suck for him
>On Luci route Rein is banging Emilio's sister.
Yep

"You know," you lift your head up high, "I bet she'd look even cuter in a new dress. She's been wearing a spare nightgown for the past two days now..."

Marianne comes to a sudden stop and grabs your wrist.

"That's a wonderful idea!" Marianne shouts. "I don't know what I hadn't thought..." she starts laughing. "You know, I really don't give you enough credit sometimes."
"Uh, thanks," you say, laughing nervously.

You really weren't expecting such a... stunned reaction. And both Karel and Emilio are now staring at the two of you.

"...is something the matter?" Emilio asks
"No, it's nothing," Marianne sighs. "C'mon, let's get going."


>[1/?]

>>37944710
At least he'll be happy on the Emilio route.

>>37944735
>She doesn't like him. Why feel bad?

Yeah, complete rejection is no big deal for a teenager.

>>37944749
>"You know, I really don't give you enough credit sometimes."

At least she admit it.

>>37944749
Rein you idiot, why and when were you seeing Karel in a nightgown?

>>37944749
>You know, I really don't give you enough credit sometimes
feel those sweet sweet Princess points flowing free

You know the tragedy of it all is that Marianne and Rein would do it doggy style. She loved it when he Woof'd

>>37944775
He's been dealing with it for YEARS.

>>37944793
>You know the tragedy of it all is that Marianne and Rein would do it llama style
fixed that

>>37944710
It's preferable to have multiple options in the event of Reinhold stealing your waifu, that way you can chase the one he didn't pick.
It's worse for characters who threw all their stock at either Rein or one of the girls, that way if he gets your waifu or someone else gets Rein, your left alone for all eternity.
The outlier to this system is Nico on the Melanie route, who would would be happy Rein or one of the girls and still ends up by herself, because sometimes the system doesn't work.

>>37944793
But Mari is scared of dogs

Plus Mari is a prude

>>37944793
The only similarity with a dog is that he'd have a leash on during the act.

And they'd keep the clothes on.

>>37944839
>Scared
Yes.. that's what it is.

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>>37944793

>>37944749

More than a little bit embarrassed about her little outburst, Marianne keeps quiet and ignores your attempts to talk to her for the rest of the duration of your walk to the weapons store. But at least it isn't too far a walk to get there.

"So this is the place?" Karel asks as the four of you stop in front of a large building.
"Yup," you nod. "As you may be able to tell from the windows," you say, pointing at the variety of swords and other objects that are in full display in the large picture windows of the store.
"...oh yeah," she mumbles.

Deciding to spare her from any further shame, you open the door for the others and follow them inside the shop.


>[2/?]

>>37944885
I can't stop laughing.

Will it be tonight that Emilio kiss the (former) reverse trap?

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>>37944885
>Image 1
Okay
>Image 2
Interesting
>Image 3
...Alright
>Image 4
>why didn't I see this coming

>>37944992
I don't know, Anon.
Do you believe in love?

>>37945021
I believe in love but I have my doubts regarding turtle's pacing.

>>37944885
That dude makes some weird ass art

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>>37944907
>[3/3]

"Welcome, ladies!" a middle-aged man exclaims as you enter the building. "Two lovely young girls and two strapping young men... I take it this is a double date?"
"No," Marianne sighs. "Just a single date with some friends and family tagging along," she says, pointing herself and you.
"Oh, I get it!" he laughs. "Making sure that this rugged-looking lad here doesn't try anything shady?"
"Something like that," Marianne says with a smirk.

You're pretty amused by this and Marianne even moreso, but Karel and Emilio seem more embarrassed than anything.

"So how can I help you?" the man asks.
"We're just looking around," Karel mumbles. "Since, uh..." she glances at the sword hanging at her hip.
"Ah!" he claps his hands together. "So you're a swordswoman!"
"Yeah," Emilio says. "She's really good, too."
"C'mon, man..." she mumbles.

While Karel and Emilio converse with the shop owner, you notice Marianne wandering off to the rear of the store.


>stick around here and back karel and emilio up when needed (while also keeping an eye on marianne)
>head over to see what marianne's up to

>>37945048
Meh tonight has been slow all around.

>>37945021
What is love?

>inb4 haddaway lyrics

>>37945048
Oh, I thought you meant tonight as in the in-game end of the day.
Probably not "tonight" tonight, no. But tonight? Yes.

>>37945065

>head over to see what marianne's up to

>>37945065
>>head over to see what marianne's up to

>>37945078
Baby don't hurt me
>if you insist

>>37945065
>head over to see what marianne's up to

>>37945065
>I take it this is a double date?"
Once again I wish

>head over to see what marianne's up to
Don't be a third wheel.

>>37945065
>head over to see what marianne's up to
is she getting ready to shank a bitch?

>>37945065
>head over to see what marianne's up to
Let love blossom.

>>37945065
>head over to see what marianne's up to
I think we can count on Emilio not to botch things here in the first few minutes.

>>37945101
Don't hurt me.

>how can anyone resist?

>>37945078
Got to do, got to do with it babe

>>37945065
>head over to see what marianne's up to

>>37945065
>Head over to see what Marianne's up to - but wait until she is already examining a halberd before revealing ourselves.

>>37945065
>>head over to see what marianne's up to
Emilio should be fine here, most likely he'll need help when he's out of his comfort zone

>>37945065
>head over to see what marianne's up to

>>37945135
No more.

>>37945065
>head over to see what marianne's up to
I bet she is looking for halberds

>>37945124
>I think we can count on Emilio not to botch things here in the first few minutes.
If the next story post is a "5 minutes later" cutaway to half the city being on fire, I'm blaming you.

>>37945196
Uhh... let's just give him three?

>>37945177
>>37945146
Why was lil' Mari dicking around with halberds anyway.
I really need to go back and spruce up my memory on the everything in this quest.It needs some sort of wiki that I can reference when I forget trivial shit

>>37945235
NO YOU MUST REREAD THE ENTIRE QUEST NOW

>>37945235
Her dada wanted to make her just like him or something along those lines

>writing

>>37945254
...didn't Thierri's waifu die?

>>37945268
Mari's Mom's dead, yeah.
I don't know what you think that has to do with halberds though.
Unless she WAS a halberd

>>37945235
she was trying to be like Thierri and cast fragment tomahawk. Only thing is, she was like, six or seven, so when she accidentally made this giant fucking halberd, she couldn't hold its weight, and ended up trapped underneath it. She never used the spell again.

>>37945283
Thanks, Anon.
She should try again, she's probably a bit better at magic now. Though she's also probably useless with a tomahawk, so whatever.

>>37945304
better at magic, yes
strong enough to lift a halberd, probably not

>>37945325
But if she's better at magic, she wouldn't accidentally summon a huge-ass halberd.

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>>37945325
She's deceptively strong, I think. But I would prefer if she had something more elegant.

>>37945325
>>37945325
>strong enough to lift a halberd, probably not
arch described Mari as skinny
She needs to get Vincent to teach her that western magic.

Things over here seem to be going well, and also you really don't want to be a third wheel so you decide to leave the lovebirds to their swordery talk and head on to the back of the store and see what the hell Marianne's up to.

Though you're plenty happy with your own sword, you have to admit that this place's weapon selection is pretty nice. As you walk along, you admire the craftsmanship of the various weapons that you're passing until you finally reach the Princess...

"Hmm..." Marianne mumbles under her breath as she glances at something hanging on the wall in front of her.

A halberd.


>say something
>leave her alone

>>37945395
>>leave her alone
obvious trap will only end in tears for Reinhold

>>37945395
>silently cheer her on
You can do it! Conquer your fears.

>>37945395
>say something
maybe something like "it's not my specialty, but i could teach you how to wield it"

>>37945395
>leave her alone

>>37945395
>silent, shit eating grin

>>37945395
"Hey, Karel is pretty stubborn. If you can't get her to try out dresses maybe we could arrange something so that you still have your fun?"

>>37945395
> go stand with her and give her a supportive look
No need to say anything.

>>37945395
>>leave her alone

>>37945414
Huh. You're still here?

>>37945395
>Support, silently

>>37945395


>say something
If you took up a weapon you'd probably get more opportunities to spend time with Nicolette and Karel.

>>37945395
>>leave her alone
Play 'dumb' and act like we're not watching/inspecting swords or something while silently spying on her.

>>37945395
>leave her alone

>>37945395
>Say. Nothing.

>>37945395
>>37945414
>>37945434
These

If we have to say something try to be supportive or at least not a smartass.

>writing

>>37945395
LIGHTNING SKETCH

>>37945453
I usually am, just not as rigorously namey. Was >>37940370 >>37941395 as well.

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>>37945395
>Other
Nudge her and wiggle eyebrows furiously at her.

>>37945395
"What a great idea Marie! If you carry a weapon just like Karel it will help you build bridges and get to know her better. You may even convince her to take interest in your own hobbies. Very diplomatic. Truly it is -I- who doesn't give -you- enough credit."
0 percent snark. 100 percent genuine admiration.

>>37945590
It's like you want to get frozen to the wall again.

>>37945590
We'll get Emilio a bow too.

As quietly as you can, you creep around the Princess into a spot where you're well out of her direct line of vision but are still able to see just what it is that she's looking at. While you're -quite- sure that she'd be reeeeally pissed at you if you were to reveal your presence, it's not like you want to tease her. Much the opposite, in fact. Silently, you cheer the PRincess on in hopes that she overcomes whatever hangups she may have concerning her father's preferred weapon.

"Mmmmmmmm..." Slowly, Marianne reaches for the handle of the halberd. "...maybe..."


>[1/?]

>>37945728
Um...make sure she doesn't get hurt or anything Bodyguard Reinhold....

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>>37945728
And all along I thought she actually didn't want anything to do with axes.

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>>37945728

>>37945760
Aquamans genes are just too powerful.

>>37945728
It would make a great gift for her father I guess

>>37945728
Reinhold: GET DOWN, PRINCESS!
*Tackles*

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>>37945728


The Princess folds her fingers around the handle of the halberd, then lifts it from the rack that it had been hanging on.

"......!!" she gasps, darting her gaze left and right to make sure that nobody's watching her.

But naturally, you stay well within her blind spot.

After letting out a long sigh of relief, Marianne twirls the massive axe around in her fingers until the long handle is nestled underneath her arm, then thrusts the blade forward as if attacking some imaginary foe. You're -quite- impressed with both the form in which she twirls the heavy polearm around in her slender hands and the fact that she's able to so easily swing around a weapon that's easily taller than she is with little visible effort on her part.

Maybe she really does take after her father after all?


>[2/?]

>>37945728
INTO WAR'S TEETH, Marianne!

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>>37945819
>Marianne twirls the massive axe around in her fingers until the long handle is nestled underneath her arm
That's gotta be some dragon/elemental right there.

>>37945838
She's a descendant of Sivarios, who was like some sort of elemental barbarian.

>>37945838
Marianne knows how to handle a pole this is good to know for her route.

>>37945819
>[3/3]

"Mmhmm..." Marianne mumbles in an affirmative manner as she swings the halberd up such that its bottom end is resting on the floor. "Maybe this wou-"

She darts her head to the side, and locks eyes

with you

oh no.


>what do you say?

>>37945819
Can we keep an eye out so we can give her early warning someone else is coming?

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>>37945883
Give her a thumbs up and run.

>>37945883
Just smile. Then start wiggling eyebrows. Then book it

>>37945883
"Looking good!"
Double Thumbs Up!

>>37945883
"Your talent with that is quite impressive."

>>37945883
>Play innocent.
"Oh, there you are. Were you looking for a present for your father?"

>>37945883
>>what do you say?
"Don't worry I won't say anything."

>>37945905
This.

>>37945883
>>what do you say?
"Hello, you look like somebody I know but there's no way she would be caught with a weapon like that. What's your name?"

>>37945883
smile, tell her her form is good and get ready to parry?

>>37945883
>>what do you say?
"I didn't see anything! But if I did, I'd have to say that taking an intrest in something Karel enjoys would be and excellent way for you two to bond. If I saw anything that is"
finish with an awkward smile an try not to make eye contact

>>37945905

Smooth

>>37945905
sure

>>37945883
>>37945916
This or
>>37945905

>>37945883
Just the thumbs up, and maybe >>37945905

Pretty sure this is the case, anyway.

>>37945905
Seems like the safest options. Maybe compliment her form while we are at it.

>>37945883
>>37945905
>>37945916
These are pretty good.

>>37945883

You and Karel take after your fathers more than you realize.
>Head pat

>>37945956
>>37945957
The thumbs up and compliments work at cross purposes to the strategy somewhat, which was basically "We just got here and saw her inspecting it as a potential present."

>>37945905
this

>>37945982
I figure playing dumb isn't going to work, so we might as well at least make it clear that it isn't our intent to make her miserable by ribbing her about it forever.

Because it actually was pretty impressive, given that our mental image of her physical prowess before this display was "took dance classes and hated them."

>>37945981
Man we will never get to head pat Mari at this rate.