>>39053346
>Stay here and train with her for a while

>>39053346
>>Stay here and train with her for a while

Make sure she'd doing it right.

>>39053346
>Stay here and train with her for a while

>>39053346
Pastebin character guide when?

>>39053346

>See if the maid has any plan
>Check the castle and then the wedding preparations to make sure there is no trouble

>>39053346
>other
>touch fluffy tail

>>39053346
>>Stay here and train with her for a while
>>Touch fluffy tail

>>39053602
When I remember it.

>Stay here and train!

Writing!

>>39053346
>Stay here and train with her for a while
>Touch fluffy tail

>>39053809
Ah, well, thankfully what I wanted to vote for won.

We are gonna touch her tail right?

>>39054262
I certainly hope so, majority of votes were for it.

You know, some times I wonder how difficult it is for Announcer to write that in to virtually every vote and post in this quest.

>>39054343
I bet it's kind of annoying. I think we should use it more sparingly

>>39054343
Honestly, I'm kinda getting tired of it. We really don't need to touch all the time. Just makes it feel less special

>>39054401
Touching tails... feeling less special?
I mean I can understand it when we get something like Algot or whatever involved, but otherwise?

>>39054378
We're the hero; we can touch tails if we want to.

>>39054415
Not really that special in this setting really when it seems 90%+ of the population has some sort of fluffy tail anyway.

>>39054401
>>39054378
It's either molesting fluffy extremities or booty plundering jokes.
Choose your next words with exceptional care.

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"Need a training partner?"

Tuile seems confused for a moment, probably because she can't see your face. It takes a second for her to realize what you're really asking and for her to jump at the opportunity.

Or rather, she jumps at you and grabs your arm, before pulling you over to where she was training.

You're not sure why you asked, maybe it was just another opportunity to get to know her better. Your form isn't all that great yourself, and you admit that you were probably going to drop training due to not really seeing this barrier magic stuff as all that useful.

You try for a couple practice-grapples, but the dreariness of the morning makes it rather difficult.
"Jack?" Tuile says, some shock in her voice.
"Eh?"
"That's my tail, not my arm."
"Argh."
"… You can let go now."

Argh.

The morning sun still hasn't shown itself over the horizon, the only reason you're certain that she's standing in front of you is due to the occasional flash of light emitting from the magic in her hand.
It's mostly from her magic, your forms are still a little rough and not exactly up to par. It's almost as if she's been training every minute of every day since Lyn taught her.
You throw a few practice punches with her. The spark that emits from your fist is a mere ember, while Tuile almost throws a rainbow on her second try.

You can't see her face, but her voice exclaims "Look! Look!" in a manner that's almost as surprised as you.
She holds her still-glowing hands up to her face, "It's not going away as fast as it used to be!"

The gentle aura shines on her face, revealing a modest practice robe draped over the body of a girl with a beaming smile. A smile with such intensity that you're amazed that it's not glowing, too.

"That's beautiful, Tuile."
Her eyes catch sight of yours, and her face darkens in complexion.
"You mean the light, right Jack?"
"Yar, Yar that's what I mean."

>Cont.

Everyone I am having TREMENDOUS connection issues, so I'm going to pick up the pace in hopes of finishing before my internet connection does.

>>39054530
Scale tail best tail anyway

>>39054578
You and I are enemies now.

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"HEY YOU TWO!" A cold and sudden voice startles the two of you.

It's the head maid, she has a tiny lantern that is lighting up way more than it should in one hand. She adjusts her glasses with the other as she approaches the two of you with a frown.

"It's four hours until the wedding, what are you two doing out here?"
"Um, we're training."

"No you aren't." She states bluntly, "You're jinxing the entire ceremony!"

You and Tuile blink twice, look at each other, and then back to her.
"We are?"
"We yar?"

"Of course! Don't you know that the groom isn't supposed to see the bride before the wedding!?"
"But, why not?" Tuile's tail droops lightly.

"Because!" she seems legitimately irritated by this. "It's bad luck! It's like opening presents before Christmas! You just don't do that!"

"What's Christmas?"
"Whatta're presents?"

"Forget it!" She throws her hands in the air, "I need to borrow Jack here for a while for the ceremony, you catch up in a few minutes because we need to get you sized for a wedding dress!"
"Uhh, Okay?"
"Hey wait a minute, what're ya gonna need me for?"

"You." She looks around, "Are going to distract the men of the castle by pretending to be the Groom. Which means you got to come help out."

"'Help out?'"
- -

Oh. Help out.
Hanging curtains.
Bribing guards.
Occasionally threatening some if they try to ruin your 'perfect day'.

This is even more thankless than you envisioned it to be. You spend most of the time standing around and looking intimidating where the maids need to work.
It's not hard, it's just you wish you were doing something else.

"That does it for the outer hall, Jack. You're free to go for now and get ready." The maid adjusts her glasses. "Don't be late."

>"What was yer name again?"
>"Need any help getting the kids ready? I know ye probably need someone to help get them out of that room."
>"Okay, you know where I'll be" (drinking)
>"I'm gonna go check on the caravan, I'll be back."
>Other?

>>39054951
>>"What was yer name again?"
>>"I'm gonna go check on the caravan, I'll be back."

>>39054951
>"Okay, you know where I'll be" (drinking)

>>39054951
>"What was yer name again?"
>"Okay, you know where I'll be"

>>39054951
>"I'm gonna go check on the caravan, I'll be back."

>>39054951
>>"Need any help getting the kids ready? I know ye probably need someone to help get them out of that room."

>>39054951
>"What was yer name again?"
>"I'm gonna go check on the caravan, I'll be back."

>What's yer name again?
>I'm gonna go check on the caravan, I'll be back

Writing!

>>39054534
Goddamn, Tuile is great.

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"Before I go. I want to ask ye somethin'. What's yer name again?"

She adjusts her glasses, but smiles a little. Almost as if she had been waiting for you to ask that for a long time.
Grabbing the edges of her dress, she does a long and very humble bow.
"I am Clair di Konditorei. Sister of the late Queen Konditorei."

"So that makes ye-"
"Greta's aunt." She sighs, "The closest thing she has to one, that is."
"So yer royalty? Why're ye scrubbin' dishes and setting up weddin's with the other maids?"

"Because." She winks, "The best way to make yourself indispensable is to make yourself invaluable."

That's..
Pretty good advice, you have to admit.

- -

The caravan is getting lively now that the sun is up and the kids are playing. Keiko and Louise run around one another playing a game of tag, while Madeleine-

Hmm, Madeleine isn't anywhere to be found. Instead Aligot and Camille are cooking food together. Maybe she backed off and let those two get some alone time.
You decide to do the same as you go to your wagon and start looking through the best clothes you brought along. Though all things considered, you could do a lot better.

You see Yuuki and Anna walk toward the castle, Yuuki being sure to turn and wave at you as she goes. Bennet decides to go with them in case they need backup.
Noel, one of the knights hired to escort the caravan, hops up and sits down next to you.

"Hey Jack." She seems rather meek with her response, "I hate to bother you on your big day, but Atsuko seems torn up about something. You want to go talk to her?"

Noel points over to the same clearing you and Tuile were training in. She seems to be wistfully picking the wild grass while admiring her shoes.

>Yar, sure.
>Nah, I'll give 'er the alone time.
>Can ye go see what this is about with me?
>'Ey Akiko, any ideas what this is about?
>Nope, nope nope nope nope nope nope nope nope-
>Other?

>>39056039
>>Yar, sure.

>>39056039
>Yar, sure.

>>39056039
>Yar, sure.

>>39056039
>'Ey Akiko, any ideas what this is about?

>>39056039
>Yar, sure.

>>39056039
>Nope, nope nope nope nope nope nope nope nope-

>>39056117
I must admit, you are COMMITTED to the anti-atsuko train.

>Yar Sure

Everyone
I'm afraid this is the last post of the night. I am really tired and honestly running today may not have been the best of decisions.

Stay tuned after this update because I have a question about how you want to spend April Fools.

you know i might be in the minority but i rather like atsuko she's a good counter to jack since he is practically chaos in living form.

>>39056243
>April Fools.
Perspective change to one of the fuzzybutts.

>>39057112
Atsuko deciding to dress up as a Pirate Lady to impress us, what? Sounds like a good start to an April Fool's Quest Day. It would get better if Yuuki decided to join her wardrobe theme shift.

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"Yar, I guess I should."

You look over Noel's shoulder and notice Akiko tackle-hugging Atsuko. Who promptly shoves her off and continues to look gloomy and depressed despite her sister's best efforts to cheer her up.
"Wish me luck, Lass."
"I do every day." She salutes you.

- -

"Come ooooon, tell me!" Akiko hangs off of Atsuko, they struggle for control.
"I don't want to." Atsuko gloomily replies. "I'll be fine, I just need some alone time."

"I know you better than that." Akiko pouts, "You only want to be alone so you can feel awful about yourself, but that's the worst thing for you!"
"No, no, really. I just need some quiet time."

Akiko notices your approach and quickly unhands Atsuko.
"Okay! I'm gonna go see if Camille needs any help."
"Sure. Sure."

Akiko glides past you and taps you on the shoulder as she does. Atsuko doesn't notice you until you grab her tail and swish it around several times.
"Jack? I-"
There's that gloomy look again.
"-I'm alright."

You both sit down in the warm, inviting clearing. It's very serene and peaceful here. Also very awkward, with how quiet Atsuko is being.

>Cont.

>>39057112
No, Jack discovers he is a fuzzbutt and everybody else is a normal human. They all have an intense desire to touch his ears and tail.

And then he wakes up

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>>39057548
"Jack." She has a sort of sorrow to her tone. "I'm sorry about the way I treated you the past few months. Really, I didn't know any better."
You didn't think she treated you that badly. She was a little cold as the ice fox, but not any more so than anyone who was told they were stuck with you forever would be.

"It's okay Lass."
"It really isn't!" She turns toward you, tears welling in her eyes. "You didn't ask to be summoned, and I was a bitch while knowing that you couldn't get away from me!"

"Lass. If that's the worst thing ye ever do to me then yer okay in my book. Really, bein' around you has been some of the best fun I've had in my life."
"I'm glad you think that. I just-"

She looks away from you, covering her mouth with her sleeve.
"I just think I've been not just a terrible summoner, but a terrible friend. I assumed that I would be with you forever, because you didn't have a choice. I never thought about how you must have felt, being chained to me when there were all these great things you wanted to see."

"Atsuko." You really aren't good with this touchy feely emotional stuff. "I know ye aren't the best with people. I've known lots like that. Beating yourself up for something you can't change isn't gonna do anything."

You turn to her, grabbing her tail and swishing it in her face. "If yer worried about bein' an anchor, then don't be like one. It's not somethin' you need to be worrying yerself over."

You grab Atsuko's head and pull it close, kneading her ears. "I don't want you to have to worry 'bout anything while I'm around, Lass. After all, I'm supposed to be yer hero."

>Cont.

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>>39057645
She shivers when you say that, slowly she pulls herself away before bolting upright to her feet.
"If it would make everything better, I could just go home tomorrow!"
"Eh?"
"No! I'm serious! All I've ever been is a bitch to you, what point do you have keeping me around?"
"Atusko, Don't do this."
"You're busy being a hero and trying to save the world and stuff. You don't need me making things harder for you!"
"Lass that's dumb."

You stand up and ruffle her hair some more.
"Again, yer beating yerself up over something that can't be changed. I don't want you to feel bad about things in the past. Live for the now, Lass."
"No! You don't get it! I-"

She pauses, shrugging off your hand before continuing.
"Every day when you sleep at the shrine, you glow very faintly."
??
"Okay?"
"Last night, All the heroes were asleep with their summoners and I woke up. Every one of them was glowing the same way that you do. Except-"

She stops herself, as if she's trying to word her next sentence very carefully.
"When I woke up Charlotte, Louise quit glowing even though she was asleep. I saw the same thing happen with Yuuki when Anna woke up." She pauses for a second, barely able to say the next words, "I don't think I'm your summoner, Jack."

>Thread End

>>39057696
WAT

Okay! That's it for me. I am tired.

Anyway, I was thinking of an april fools quest tomorrow. The problem is which quest is going to have it. If you guys would like april fools tomorrow, leave your suggestions about what you would want to see. If I feel up to it, I'll try to have one.

Thanks everyone for the thread, let me know what you thought of cute fox revelations.

>>39057771
thanks for running
that was unexpected, yep

as for the april fools, go fucking crazy, no holding back

>>39057696
>"I don't think I'm your summoner, Jack."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Kyi0WNg40

>>39057771
Combine the quests for maximum wtf

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>>39057696
Well, she ain't so bad any more.

But in other events
>"I don't think I'm your summoner, Jack."

>>39057696
I guess that means Keiko is the summoner.

>>39057864
Oh that would be chaotic. I'm not even sure how I would do that. but maybe I should think about it some


I was actually thinking for an April Fools thread I could try a mock-up of the Dog Days Quest I was thinking of running in the future after this one ends.

Huh, so we're not summoned by her?
Guess we were summoned by the little kid then?

As for april's fools, how about just doing random fun little slice of life stuff?
That could be fun.

(Also is the verification weird for anyone else?)

>>39057994
You mean the dancing robot?

>>39057994
I could try that.

You know every BD that Dog Days has also has a comic insert that involves an interesting story that couldn't fit into the season. (all except S3 because of 7arcs Hebrew tendencies.) I could try just a silly side story like that.

>>39057954
>>39058060

I could combine these ideas and have a thread where Sink is replaced with Jack.

>>39058127
Sounds fun and chaotic. I been thinking how Jack would be seen in canon Dog Days

>>39058030
Yeah what's up with that?