You awaken once more with the rising sun, sit up, and stretch.
For a moment you wonder where your shirt has gone, but then you remember letting Laura keep it last night. And then you remember what happened last night.

You turn over to Marcy and give her a shake. “Oi, Marcy” You say.
Marcy grumbles and waves you off.

At least she reacted this time…
Though it’s still weird to be calling Marcy a she…

You get out of bed and get dressed, taking a few extra moments to affix a few more knives and check your enchanted dagger and arrowheads.

Giving your cane a quick few taps on the ground to make sure the wooden tip is firmly in place, you-

>[ ] Wake Marcy

>[ ] Check on Laura

>[ ] Go see Melissa

>[ ] Go see Pitre

>>39310749
>[ ] Go see Pitre

There are some questions that we might like resolved before we leave. Especially if we might not make it back.

Namely how he does that skin enchanting trick.

>>39310749
>[ ] Wake Marcy

>>39310749
Also, stupid question. Pitre named Giles, yet the name doesn't appear to belong to him. Do we know if Pitre has named any other children?

>>39310749
>[ ] Go see Pitre
we need advice from best dad

>>39310749
>>[ ] Wake Marcy
>>[ ] Check on Laura

Captcha: tssus

She does need tissues, thanks 4chan, you're alright.

>>39310749
>[ ] Wake Marcy
>[ ] Go see Pitre

Hey, does Father Pitre take confession?

>>39310749
>[ ] Go see Melissa

>>39310749
>[ ] Wake Marcy
>[ ] Check on Laura

I don' think we should just straight up tell Pitre I mean I know we should eventually but with Laura's permission after all it involves her.

>>39310869
>Giles: ...And that's the gist of it. What do you think, Father?
>Ya did the right thing, lad. That being said...
Brandishes bar of soap
>Get to it.

>>39310918
>NOOOOOOOooooooo...

More seriously, I was thinking we could use it to discuss what happened last night with Laura. He might have some ideas to help us without letting it out what happened.

>>39311023
That WAS kind of a private heart-to-heart, though.

>>39311078
Yeah talking about any of that stuff to other people is not ok

>>39311023
oh HELL no, that is not the kinda shit you air out to others

>>39311023
Only Laura could talk about that, and only if she id comfortable with it. We could ask for general help with the stress she is under, but we cannot mention what happened.

>>39311089
>>39311078
Thank you guys' for having common sense.

>>39311023
Yeah, no. It's personal to her if she wants to tell him she can but we're not gonna tell someones secrets to someone else without her permission.

>>39311078
>>39311106
>>39311125
True enough. Never mind, then.

>>39311145
I just want to move past all the weird shit with laura quickly, it's not very fun to play through

>writing
>>39310824
He named Klaus, as well as many of the other children at the orphanage

>>39311186
Cool, one possible theory out the window.

>>39311169
Character development, man. Things happen to people close to us, and we help them deal. Besides, it gives us the fun goal of stabbing Salem in the dick.

>>39311354
My murderboner is ready

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>>39311409
>>39311354

You turn away from the door. While there are things that you would like to talk about and do before you leave today, you want to make sure that Marcy is okay first.

You walk around the bed to where Marcy is, and give her a few pokes with your cane.
“Marcy” You say.

No response.
“Marcy!” You say a bit louder, shaking her shoulder in addition to poking her in the ribs with your cane.

A bit of angry mumbling.
“If you aren’t going to get out of bed, I’ll just have to take a whole bunch of your panties and spread them eeeeeeeverywhere!” You say.

“Fine… I’m awaaaaaaake. Damn it, why the hell are you up so early?” She asks, finally opening her eyes.
“I always get up this early” You say. “So do you”
Marcy grumbles and stretches as she sits up. You find your eyes drawn to a place that you wouldn’t have even bothered looking yesterday. Is it just the fact that you know she’s a girl now?

Unfortunately, Marcy notices. “Yeah, yeah, drink it in you perv” She says, dropping her arms lazily back down onto the bed.
“No, th-that’s not what I-“
You’re cut off when Marcy opens her mouth wide and lets out a long yawn. “Gods, I don’t think I’ve ever been so tired in my entire life. I even went to bed early last night…” She says.

“Must’ve been the duel, or the fact that you got a bed tonight.” You say. You don’t dare tell her that it was Laura working spooky magic on her so that she could do… stuff.

“Probably” She says, throwing her feet over the side of the bed and standing up.

>[ ] Talk about her gender

>[ ] Ask what she knows about her predecessor

>[ ] Talk about __________

>[ ] Go see ________

>>39311507
>[ ] Ask what she knows about her predecessor
>[ ] Talk about her gender

>>39311507
>>39311565
I'm down with this one

>>39311507
>[ ] Ask what she knows about her predecessor

>>39311565
>>39311507
>Backing

>>39311507
>[ ] Ask what she knows about her predecessor

>writing

Marcy yawns again as she goes over to her bag and starts rifling through it for a change of clothes.

“So why do you still keep your gender a secret?” You ask, walking over to a chair and sitting down.
“Are we actually talking about this?” She asks.
“Yes” You say.

Marcy sighs. “I’m in a little deep now don’t you think? Hell, there are even girls with crushes on me!” She says.
“You never know, your femininity could’ve been what attracted Eleanor in the first place.” You say.
“Oh gods please don’t say that.” She says.
“Just throwing it out there” You say. “Is there any other reason?”
“Embarrassment? Maybe the fact that the people I’ve dueled with in the men’s circuit would be pissed” She says.
“So? Who cares?” You say.
“I do. I stand to lose a lot if they decide to revoke my trophies for entering those tournaments on false pretense.” She says, finally pulling a outfit from her bag.

>[1/2]

“That makes sense.” You say.
“Is there anything else? I don’t really want to get changed with you in the room.” She says.
“Like you’ve got anything I haven’t seen” You respond.
“True, but I’d still rather not put it on display” She says.

“Fair enough. I actually wanted to ask you what you know about your predecessor.” You say.
“The mage archer? Not a whole lot. They wouldn’t even tell me why he left. Apparently everyone was pretty fond of him, including Laura. In fact, Dalen is probably the only one I’ve ever heard say anything bad about him.” She says. “It’s a damn shame we’re on different sides now.”

“No. No it’s not” You say.
“What? Why?”
Fuck, that kind of slipped out. “Oh, sorry. It’s nothing.” You say.
Marcy eyes you for a moment, but decides to drop it. “If that’s all, then I’d like to get dressed.” She says, making a shooing gesture.

>[ ] Check on Laura

>[ ] Find Melissa

>[ ] Go see Pitre

>[ ] Go see Dalen

>[ ] Go see ________

>>39312114
>>[ ] Go see Pitre

>>39312114
>[ ] Find Melissa

>>39312114
>[ ] Go see Dalen

Let's see what he has to say about that sleazeball.

>>39312114
>>[ ] Check on Laura

>>39312114
>[ ] Go see Pitre
Do we suspect if Pitre knows about us being a devil? We should also see if we can learn how he does the skin enchanting thing. That could come in handy for multiple applications.

>>39312191
>>39312161
>>39312134
>>39312133

So no one wants to go see Dalen the only guy who's talked bad about Laura's ex guard?

>>39312229
Well, Dalen will be with us for quite some time. Pitre will likely stay here with the children. Not many chances to talk to him before leaving.

>>39312229
>>39312161
Fuck it, you've swayed me. Changing to Dalen

>vote's tied, new vote

>[ ] Pitre

>[ ] Dalen

>>39312391
>Pitre

>>39312391
>[ ] Pitre

>>39312114
>[x] Go see Pitre

>>39312391
> [ ] Pitre

>>39312391
>[ ] Pitre

>writing

Updating the waifu chart

Laura:
>attemped murder
>attempted rape

Everyone else:
>no attempted murder
>no attempted rape

You're welcome.

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>>39312520

>>39312520
No one is thanking you...

>>39312520
"Don't stick your dick in crazy" may be the accepted rule, but there is something rather exhilarating about it wouldn't you say?

>>39312520
Really? Lay off the hate, man, now's not the damn time.

>>39312520
Crazy chicks are great in bed anon.

>>39312608
You know what else is exhilarating? Rastling bears. I'd rather rastle with bears.

>>39312616
>being this autistic
Its fiction, no one is getting their feelings hurt.

>>39312576
Honestly, I love seeing those images if only to see ones I haven't seen before.

>>39312651
I die as I lived,

“I’ll leave you to that then.” You say, exiting the room and making sure that no one can see inside.
“And don’t you dare come barging back in!” She says.

You laugh out loud as you walk away. Despite her desire to keep up the charade, you think she might be pretty cute as a girl. Especially if she let her hair down…

You shake that thought off and head downstairs to where the rooms for the orphanage are. If you want to find Pitre, that’s where he’ll be. It doesn’t take long to find him, you just have to follow the sounds of laughing children.

You find him in a room full of children running around and laughing. Unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to be what he wants, as he’s currently wrestling one kid to get them into their clothes…

>[ ] Come back later, he seems busy…

>[ ] Give him a hand

>[ ] Other

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>>39312700
>>39312651

>>39312691
Same, but retards like that misuse them.

>>39312675
I'm just sayin' that the 'Psycho' Laura shit get's old FAST.

>>39312729
>[ ] find a bear to rastle

>>39312729
>[ ] Give him a hand

>>39312729
>>[ ] Give him a hand

>>39312734
Hey, for me it's another one to the collection.

>>39312729
>[ ] Give him a hand

>>39312740
She is psycho, the only reason I post so much hate over her is because retards keep wanting to waifu her.

>>39312729
>[ ] Give him a hand
Is it Kevin? I smell revenge if so.

>>39312729
>[x] Give him a hand

>>39312788
It's not really working in your favor. Eventually you're just going to get people to get in Laura's corner out of spite for your consistent crusade against her.

Presuming it hasn't happened already.

>>39312816
There were people talking about that like 3 threads ago

>writing

>>39312983
Well there ya go.

You step inside and knock on the doorframe. “Hey there, need a hand?” You ask.
Father Pitre looks up. “If you’re not busy” he says.

Some of the children stop running about and crowd you, asking you a ton of questions about the duel, your cape, your cane, and other things.

“Slow down children, Giles is only one man.” Pitre says.
“Kevin says that he was in the orphanage too! But he’s the same age as Melissa, how could he have been in Melissa’s orphanage?” One of the smaller ones asks.

You rub their head. “I was one of Father Pitre’s kids back when the orphanage was in Tulia, and so was Melissa” You say.
“I thought Melissa was a lady!” Another says.
“She is, but she used to be just like you guys” You say.
“Is it true that you used to get in trouble ALL THE TIME?” Another asks.
“Well… not ALL the time…”
“Can you teach me how to use a sword?”
“I won’t be here that long so-
“I heard that him a Melissa are gonna get married!”
“That’s not even-“
“I saw them kissing on the balcony!”
“And just when-“

You continue to sort of answer the questions you’re being bombarded with as Pitre systematically dresses each child in turn. When he’s done, he ships them all off to the cafeteria.

“Thank you for that, Giles. Charles usually helps me, but he’s been sick for a bit” Pitre says.
“Not a problem.” You say.

>[ ] Subtly ask about your “girl troubles”

>[ ] Ask if he can teach you that healing spell

>[ ] Ask about something else

>>39312788
No, it's because you're the Sperger King. And the only one who thinks Laura could be a waifu. Frankly, given her issues, the reason she has those issues, and that we're not playing Giles as a scumbag, romancing Laura would be creepy as hell.

So please shut the fuck up and stop shitting up the thread over something that won't happen.

>>39313290
>[ ] How do you deal with almost being raped?

>>39313290
>>[ ] Subtly ask about your “girl troubles”
>>[ ] Ask if he can teach you that healing spell

>>39313290
>[ ] Subtly ask about your “girl troubles”

>>39313323
People post all the time about waiting her you nigger.

>>39313290
>>[ ] Subtly ask about your “girl troubles”
>>[ ] Ask if he can teach you that healing spell

>>39313290
>[ ] Subtly ask about your “girl troubles”

>[ ] Ask if he can teach you that healing spell

>>39313290
>Ask if he can teach you that healing spell
>Tell him Laura needs serious help and that we don't think we're qualified to give it. If he asks why, tell him that we can’t in good conscience give him the details without Laura's express permission, as it's not our story to tell.

>>39313336
Wanting to help overcome her troubles doesn't mean wanting to waifu her.

>>39313290
>[ ] Ask if he can teach you that healing spell

>>39313336
>waiting
Waifuing, fuck off autocorrect.

>>39313384
There were fags last thread talking about showing her what love really is. Laura is the most talked about waifu.

One thing we should do before leaving the city is quietly leave some of what we've stolen to help fund it. None of the recognizable stuff, obviously, but we should have plenty of ordinary coins, gems and other such valuables that can’t be identified as stolen.

>writing

>>39313431

I know about that, I was the paragraph guy. I recall specifying that I worded it specifically to disavow any accusations that it was intended to imply that Giles was interested in her romantically- that it was speaking from a general standpoint. I want to help the girl, yes. I do not want to waifu her. I have the mental capacity to separate the two.

>>39313290
>>[ ] Subtly ask about your “girl troubles”
>>[ ] Ask if he can teach you that healing spell

>>39313570
No, there was a fag talking about romancing her, not your posts.

>>39313644
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/39284086/#p39297560
That's hardly the extent.

>>39313431
There's a damn reason she's the most talked about; it can be likened to a self-devouring snake.

One anon calls her psycho, another says she's misguided, another says that's the SAME as being psycho, and so on, and so forth.

It's a vicious cycle, laden with buzz words.

People are constantly arguing to try and prove themselves right about her mental state, as if they're gonna get a fuckin' medal when the quest reaches it's final chapter.

This shitposting's gotta get kicked to the curb, before it runs this quest into the ground.

>>39313644
Yes. You.

And one other asshole, admittedly. But you know what he has in common with you? He's getting outvoted by everyone else, because the rest of us aren't shitstains.

>>39313644
And he was ignored. Just trust that most people are capable of not being idiots and for it for now.

>>39313705
drop it for now*

>>39313705
>trust
I don't trust /tg/ with waifus.

“I actually wanted to talk to you about something…” You say.
Father Pitre raises an eyebrow at you, then bursts out laughing. “Come then, take a seat.” He says

You sit down next to him. “You see, I’m having some… uhh… girl troubles” You say.
“Girl troubles, eh?” He says, scratching his beard. “Never thought you’d ever have girl troubles”
“What the hell is that supposed to mean?” You ask.
“Nothing to worry about, lad. Please continue” He says.

“You see, there’s a girl that I’m close to… she’s a bit troubled. I’m not really sure how to deal with her, since she’s a little…” Crazy? Unstable? “fragile…” Is the word you end up sticking to. It fits pretty well, considering.

“I see.” Pitre says. “and you want my advice.”
“Yes” You say.
Father Pitre starts crying. “I never thought you’d ever come to me for advice!”
“What- Father, are you crying?” You ask.
“No!” He sniffs and wipes his eyes. “Just… give me a moment”

Father Pitre takes a few long breaths. “You should treat her as you would any other fragile thing: gently.” He says. “But just remember that even the strongest people can break under pressure”

Pitre puts a hand on your shoulder “Don’t try to shoulder the burdens of others. If it gets to be too much, feel free to speak your mind to this person. It may hurt them, but we do not become strong by avoiding pain.” He says.

>[1/2]

“Understand?” He asks.
You nod your head slowly.
“Good! Was there anything else?” He asks.

“Right! I was wondering if you could teach me that healing technique” You say.
“That would take years to teach, even if you knew magic already.” He says.
“I do know magic already” You say, pulling a crystal knife out of your cloak.
Pitre looks surprised. “I see. Dark Fog, eh? Where did you learn a spell like that?” He asks.
“Some old books. Why?” You ask.
“A strange spell to know… people who can use it are few and far between.” He says. “Do you know why that is?”

“Because someone who is afraid of the dark can’t use it?” You say uncertainly.
“Fear of the dark is not fear of the dark, it is fear of that which lurks in the dark. What do you see when you imagine the darkness that fills your blade?” He asks.
“A dark cloud” You say.
“And within?” He asks,
“Nothing” You say.
“Then you are special. Even I find things to fear when I look into the dark.” He says.

>[ ] “What do you see?”

>[ ] “So that’s a no on the healing?”

>[ ] Other

>>39314043
>>[ ] “What do you see?”

>>39314043
>>[ ] “What do you see?”

>>39314043
>[ ] “What do you see?”
Surely there is nothing that he could fear, he's shown no fear in protecting his children.

>>39314043
>>39314043
>[ ] “What do you see?”
>[ ] “So that’s a no on the healing?”

Whatever scares Pitre must be fucking terrifying.

>writing

“What do you see?” You ask.
Father Pitre smiles sadly and closes his eyes. “My child you will find that no matter how strong you become, there will always be things that frighten you.” He says. “There is little in this world that can do me harm, but there are always things that I cannot protect my children from.”

“You see those things when you look into the dark?” You ask.
“Yes, evil men and alley dogs and any number of other things” He says. “But most importantly, I can never protect my children from themselves.” He says, reaching over to grab your shoulder. “So be careful Giles, and take care of your sister.”

“I’ll do my best.” You say.

Pitre smiles at you. “You’ve grown quite a bit, Giles. Not quite a man yet, but I can definitely see the makings of one in you.” He says, and then he stands up. “You should’ve heard Melissa when she got back. She was furious about how tall you’ve gotten”

“I didn’t grow that much…” You say.
“Enough to outdo your sister” He says. “But I should go make sure the children aren’t getting into trouble. I’ll see you again before you go.”

Father Pitre leaves the room, and you think you should get going too

>[ ] Check on Laura

>[ ] Find Melissa

>[ ] Talk to Dalen

>[ ] Other

>>39314475
>[ ] Talk to Dalen

>>39314475
>[ ] Talk to Dalen

>>39314475
>>[ ] Talk to Dalen

Captcha: stabb

HAH!

>>39314475
>[ ] Find Melissa

>>39314475
>>[ ] Talk to Dalen

>writing

You stand up and stretch. After hearing that Dalen was the only one who didn’t like Salem, you want to ask him about that walking piece of trash.

You head over to where he and Cedric were sleeping, but they’re already up and out. You check the dining room too, but they aren’t there either.

You finally find them out in the yard training with their spears. You decide to watch for a bit.

Their form is good, though Dalen’s is definitely better. Both of their spears are pretty simple looking, with a pointy end that has a pair of hook-like ‘guards’ on it. Just when you’re considering why a spear would need something like that, Dalen gives you a demonstration.

He steps into Cedric’s guard and makes a thrust right by his head, pulling back and catching Ced’s shoulder with the hook and pulling him to the ground, where he then taps him between the shoulder blades with the butt of his spear.

“That’s 3” He says.
Cedric groans. “And I didn’t even get one…” He says.
“That’s because you lack SPIRIT!” Dalen says.
Cedric rolls over and gets back up.

>[1/2]

Their sparring apparently finished, you walk over to them.

“Hey” You say, waving as you approach.
“Oh, hey man. What brings you out here?” Cedric asks.
“There was actually something I wanted to ask Dalen about” You say. “In private, if it’s not too much trouble”

“Nonsense, Giles. Any friend of Laura’s is a friend of mine!” He says.
“I’ll go get my stuff packed back up then. See you guys at breakfast” Cedric says.

When Cedric is gone, Dalen turns to you. “So, what’s on your mind?” He asks.
“I was wondering what you could tell me about Laura’s old Guardian” You say.
“Oh, that shitstain? What do you wanna know?” He asks.

>[ ] Why he doesn’t like him

>[ ] Anything off that Dalen might have noticed

>[ ] Subtly see if he knows the truth about Salem

>[ ] Other

>>39314940
father pitre is best dad dalen would be second best dad

>>39315054
>[ ] Why he doesn’t like him
>[ ] Anything off that Dalen might have noticed

>>39315054
>[ ] Subtly see if he knows the truth about Salem
>[ ] Why he doesn’t like him

>>39315054
>>[ ] Why he doesn’t like him
>>[ ] Anything off that Dalen might have noticed

>>39315054
>>[ ] Why he doesn’t like him
>>[ ] Anything off that Dalen might have noticed
>>[ ] Subtly see if he knows the truth about Salem

>>39315054
>>>[ ] Why he doesn’t like him
>>>[ ] Anything off that Dalen might have noticed

>>39315054
>[ ] Subtly see if he knows the truth about Salem

>writing

“I take it you weren’t a fan of him, then?” You ask.
“You hit the nail on the head there, Giles. Did my nickname for him tip you off?” He asks.
“Maybe a little.” You say. “I was actually wondering what you don’t like about him.”
“He’s a manipulative son of a bitch? No disrespect to his mother… Why do you ask?”

“Well… certain things have come to light, and I'd like to get another perspective on it." You say.
Dalen sighs. “Look, I’d love to tell you the whole story. But it’s all pretty… secret.” He says.

>[ ] That’s fine

>[ ] Tell me what you can then

>[ ] Pretty sure I know the secret already

>>39315370
>[ ] That’s fine

>[ ] Pretty sure I know the secret already

>>39315370
>[ ] That’s fine

>>39315370
>>[ ] That’s fine
>[ ] Pretty sure I know the secret already

>>39315370
>[ ] That’s fine
>[ ] Pretty sure I know the secret already

>>39315370
>[ ] Tell me what you can then

>>39315370
>[ ] That’s fine
>[ ] Pretty sure I know the secret already

>writing

“I’m pretty sure I know the secret already” You say.
Dalen gives you an incredulous look, and pulls you aside to somewhere you won’t be overheard. “Alright then, I’ll ask you this: who is Selene’s mother?” He asks.

“Laura is” You say.
“So you do know. When did you find out?” He asks.
“Around the time she shot me in the back” You say.

Dalen ponders something for a moment. “Do you know how it happened?” He asks.
“Yes. I’d rather not talk about it though.” You say.
“I understand. I still want to run him through.” Dalen says.
“So if you knew all this time, why didn’t you do something about it?” You ask.
“I tried, kid. His word against mine, and Laura vouched for him too.” He says.
“That… sounds pretty rough.” You say.

“Rough doesn’t begin to describe it.” He says. “He’d probably still be in the Palace if I hadn’t sent him packing.”
“So it was you?” You ask.
“No one else would. When Laura got... when I saw that she was 'with child', I was afraid that the king and queen were going to accept that shit stain or something, so I made him pack his shit"

“And he just went?” You ask.
“Not without a fight” He says, pulling his collar back over his shoulder to reveal a very serious looking burn scar. “Blaze Twister is a hell of a spell. This arm still doesn’t move quite right”

>[1/2]

Wait just had a thought. Salem has blonde hair right? I kno this sounds crazy as fuck but maybe he was sent to the castle to get Laura pregnant and create Selene so roddy could kill her for the prophecy or whatever?

>>39315841
I think he just wanted a royal "in", and got his ass kicked to the curb, for it.

>>39315841
That is how fate seems to work yes, but if you're saying that the champion guy did it no

>>39315841
>>39315875
regardless next we meet he shall breath his last

>>39315875
True. I think that as well but the shadow runner in me thinks it was all set up ya know? If he had stayed they might have been able to kill everyone they needed and Giles may not have been able to move as freely as he did.

>>39315891
I thought we were still going for the "Cane up the dickhole" plan?

>>39315923
i dont think were going to let him live after

>>39315887
Why not? He seemed to only care for his on "fate" and looked down on anyone below him. Using people like that isn't too far outside that type of personality.

“Why haven’t you told anyone else about this?” You ask.
“Because it was done with. Salem was gone, Selene was born, and Marcellus is a damn good replacement. The king and queen didn’t learn the truth until after he was gone, and to this day I still don’t know what they would’ve done if he was still there.” He says.

“But now it isn’t done anymore” You say.
“Yeah, that shit stain’s shown his face again. After I expressly told him not to. You have any idea how difficult it was to not kill him right then and there when I was given this mission?” He asks.

“I do.” You say.
“It was for Laura and the twins, though. So I girded myself.” He says. “I never thought that Laura still loved the guy…”

“That’s done with. At least I hope it is.” You say.

>[ ] Ask who else knows about this

>[ ] Tell him a bit about what happened last night

>[ ] Ask him to keep Laura back the next time we see Salem

>[ ] Ask him if he wants to help you murder Salem

>>39315933
>[ ] Ask who else knows about this
>[ ] Ask him if he wants to help you murder Salem

>>39315933
[ ] Ask who else knows about this
>[ ] Ask him if he wants to help you murder Salem

>>39315933
>[ ] Ask who else knows about this
>[ ] Ask him if he wants to help you murder Salem

>>39315931
If god handed you everything you ever wanted, why the hell would you cause a very complicated and easily fucked up plan when you know you'll win regardless?
>>39315933
>[ ] Ask who else knows about this
>[ ] Ask him if he wants to help you murder Salem

>>39315933
>>[ ] Ask who else knows about this
>[ ] Ask him if he wants to help you murder Salem

>>39315984
For the lulz

You know, we now have an order of assassins at our disposal. For a price, we can probably "remove" Salem from the equation entirely.

Could save us some trouble in the future.

>>39316065
But then how will we shove his own bow up his asshole?

>>39316091
Very good point.

>writing

>>39316091
we could pay them to do that

>>39316130
I'm pretty sure we can fit his quiver and those arrows too.

Wait wait wait. Do not forget about the sword up his dick.

>>39316183
How could I forget about that? That's the first thing we're doing. Then I wanna castrate him (which is negotiable) but the sword up the dick is a must

>>39316183
>>39316205
Cane, guys. Cane.

Right right. But if the assassins get him first it's a word yes? By the way smiley how do you like the talk about Salem dying/torture in your threads?

>>39316274
I think hate is exactly the emotion I wanted you guys to feel.

I could do without the torture talk, though

>>39316289
How about Physical Coercion Tactics?

>>39316289
You're the one that made the story dark as fuck, what did you expect?

“Does anyone else know about this?” You ask.
“Anyone with us? No. Ced and Ellie were young at the time, Marcellus and Zen weren’t there. Laura knows, of course. But that’s it.” He says.

“Do we tell them?” You ask.
“No, not unless Laura is okay with it.” He says. “I can understand the fact that you know, she seems pretty fond of you.”

“Yes… fond…” You say. You’ll leave out the events of last night, that’s a little private for more people than just Laura. “So, can I count on you to help me murder this guy the next time he shows up?”

“I think that you’d be a damn fool to get between my spear and his heart” He says, putting out a fist.

You fist bump him, and he heads back to the manor. “You’re alright, you know that?” he says. “I think someone like you could do some good with the little ladies. You take care of them, okay?”

“I’ll do my best” You say.

Dalen waves goodbye to you as he heads back into the manor.

>[ ] Check in on Laura and Selene

>[ ] Find Melissa

>[ ] Other

>>39316289
Oh no, don't worry. Hate will only get stronger once we hear him try to back talk us.

>>39316344
>[ ] Find Melissa

>>39316344
>>[ ] Check in on Laura and Selene

>>39316344
>[ ] Find Melissa

>>39316344
>[ ] Check in on Laura and Selene

>>39316344
>[ ] Find Melissa

>>39316344
>[ ] Other

Let's see how Eleanor is doing. It's been a while.

>>39316344
>>[ ] Check in on Laura and Selene

>>39316394
I totally forgot that she was with us to be honest

>>39316344
>>[ ] Check in on Laura and Selene


>>39316394
Oh yeah damn I can't believe I forgot about her. I guess all the drama took all our attention.

>>39316344
>[ ] Find Melissa
I need a break from the crazy

>>39316344
>other
actually,
>>39316394
sounds like a good idea, Eleanor was fun, and we've completely ignored her for a while now

>writing

>>39316515
>or not, vote's tied between

>[ ] Laura/Selene

>[ ] Melissa

>>39316560
>>[ ] Laura/Selene

>>39316560
>[ ] Melissa

>>39316560
>[X] Melissa

>>39316560
>>[ ] Laura/Selene

>>39316560
>>[ ] Melissa

>>39316560
>[ ] Laura/Selene

>>39316560
>[]Melissa

>>39316560
>[ ] Laura/Selene

>>39316560
>[ ] Laura/Selene

>>39316560
>>[x ] Laura/Selene

>writing, for real this time

>>39316560
>[ ] Melissa

You guys are really obvious about samefagging sometimes

>>39316688
>tfw I got distracted by watching daredevil and missed the revote

>>39316664
>>39316588
Really, guys? Putting stuff in the checkbox?

>>39316615
Or removing it, in this case?

>>39316754
People will do anything for their waifu

>>39316869
>[ ] Find Melissa
I think you posted the wrong thing but I'm voting anyway

You’ve got some time before breakfast, and somehow you can’t think about breakfast without being reminded of Selene.

You hope that isn’t permanent, but you wouldn’t mind if it was.

You head up to the ladies’ room and stop in front of the door. From inside you hear Selene laughing.

You give the door a few knocks. “Who is it?” Laura says.
“It’s me” you say.
You hear someone run up to the door and open it. “Hi” Laura says, out of breath and looking pretty flushed. “What brings you here?”

“I figured I’d come and see how you were doing” You say.
“Is that Giles?” Selene shouts from inside the room
“Yes sweetie” Laura says.

You hear Selene run up to the door as well, also flushed and out of breath. Instead of stopping at the door, she runs past Laura and jumps on you, laughing the whole way.

She seems to be in better spirits today.

>[ ] Ask what they were doing

>[ ] Tell them about breakfast

>[ ] Ask if they have their things packed

>[ ] Other

>>39316897
>[ ] Ask what they were doing

>[ ] Tell them about breakfast

>>39316897
>Go see Melissa

>>39316897
>[ ] Tell them about breakfast

>>39316897
>>[ ] Ask what they were doing
>>[ ] Tell them about breakfast

>>39316897
>[ ] Ask what they were doing
>[ ] Tell them about breakfast

>>39316909
Nice try anon

>>39316897
>You hope that isn’t permanent, but you wouldn’t mind if it was.
That doesn't even make sense

>writing

>>39316985
The arrangement that they have going on. Giles seeing Selene in a paternal fashion.

“What were you guys doing in there?” You ask, lifting Selene up.
“Playing” Selene says.
“Playing what?” You ask.
“Hide ‘n’ seek” Selene says. “Laura found me, so she got to tickle me”
Laura giggles. “So what’s up?” She asks.
“Breakfast” You say.
Selene throws her arms up in the air and wiggles her legs “Breakfast!” She responds.

The three of you make your way down to the dining room, and find that most of your group is already there. Dalen, Cedric, Eleanor, Zen and Marcy are here. Though Marcy seems to have retreated back into dreamland, with her head on the table snoozing.

Laura looks very guilty when she sees that, and goes to sit down next to her.

You can’t help but notice that Melissa isn’t here yet. She’s probably just busy, but she does tend to oversleep sometimes…

>Go and get Melissa?

>>39317140
Yes

>>39317140
Yes.

>>39317140
Yes.

>writing

You put Selene down in the chair next to Laura. “I’m gonna go check on Melissa” You say.
“Is that really necessary?” Laura asks.
“Maybe not, but I’ve got a hunch” You say.

You head out of the dining room and up to Melissa’s room, where you give her door a quick knock.
“Melissa, you in there?”

You hear her mumble something. Sounds like she’s asleep alright…

You knock a bit louder. “Melissa!”
You hear grumbling and the sound of footsteps. The door opens to reveal Melissa, half asleep, rubbing sleep from her eyes with her hair an absolute mess. She’s wearing that same short nightgown that she had in the Palace.
“Giles, what the hell? Do you have any idea what time it is?” She asks.
“Do you?” You ask.
She mutters something as she fumbles around the top of her dresser for a watch, and her eyes shoot open when she sees it. “Oh fuck! I still have to get dressed! I still have to pack! I- my hair is a damn mess!” She bolts back into the room and starts scouring through her closet.

>[ ] Ask if she needs a hand

>[ ] Leave her to it

>[ ] Other

>>39317409
>[ ]Ask if she needs a hand

>>39317409
>[ ] Ask if she needs a hand

>>39317409
>[ ] Ask if she needs a hand

>writing

“Need a hand?” You ask.
“I should be good. Thanks anyway” She says.
“Really?” You ask.
“It’s sweet of you to ask, but none of this is stuff that I can leave to you.” She says.

Well, you can’t really fix her hair, or dress her, but you could help pack.
“I could pack for you” You say.
“Absolutely not. I’m not letting you go through my clothes” She says.
“Afraid I’ll steal some?” You ask.
“N-no! I just don’t want you to see… some of the things that I have. That’s all!” She says.

“I’ve seen you naked before. I don’t think I’ll be put off by the sight of any lingerie you might have” You say.

Melissa gets a very scary smile on her face, and walks over to the door. “Your offer is appreciated, but I must decline” She says, pinching one of your cheeks and pulling it to one side. “Now go eat breakfast. If all goes well I should be joining you shortly” She says, kissing you on your unpinched cheek.

Then she hops back and slams the door.

Okay, you think you know where you fucked up there.
Ah well, she wasn’t mad enough to not kiss you. You still wonder why she keeps doing that…

With a hand rubbing your sore cheek, you head back down to the dining room

That's all for tonight! I hope you still enjoy reading this as much as I enjoy writing it!

Next thread might be tomorrow. If it isn't then it will be on wednesday.

As always, I'll be sticking around for question time

>>39317686
thanks for the run

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Aabsoluty enjoyed reading mate! Have a celebratory butt! Might be a bit nsfw though

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>>39317755
Glorious! In return, have this.

>>39317777
Absolutely according to keikaku! Thanks for that one as well!

>>39317777
So how is this quest going to work now that we have assassins working for us?

So how likely is Eleanor to care about Marcella's gender, should she figure it out on her own? Does Dalen know about Marcella? How long before Melissa jumps Giles out of frustration with his inability to get the hint? Would Selene be okay with Giles just being her cool uncle instead of her new daddy? Why is fate such an asshole, especially when it seems likely to be an artificial construct? Is Klaus really dead, and how permanent is death in this setting? How long before the absence of the crown causes serious problems for Roderick?

>>39317884
Believe me when I say that it won't be as simple as "Let the assassins do everything"

I have mechanics lined up for it, which I'll explain when you guys get to that part.

Also, you technically don't have assassins working for you yet. At the moment you have no way of contacting them, they'll be doing your work once Kuma shows up.

>>39317939
So are we going to have to go shank some Templar commanders before we can open new assassin bureaus?

>>39317935
You don't know. You guys have skipped a lot of opportunities to get to know Eleanor.

No one in the party but you knows about Marcy.

at least a few more days

Yes, so long as you still spend time with her

Do you care if a few ants die in the process of protecting their colony?

Death is very permanent.

Who's to say it isn't causing problems already?

>>39317965
You'll see