You walk back into the hall and find everyone pretty much right where you left them, only now they’re all standing. It looks like they’re ready to leave.

“Ahoy” You say.
Selene skips up to you. “Up!” She says.
You roll your eyes and pick her up. “Feeling better?” You ask.
“Mmhmm! I was feeling bad, but the bad went away!” She says. “Now I’m hungry”

“How about you?” You ask Melissa
“About the same. I hurt just about everywhere earlier, but I feel fine now” She says.

Huh. Did the water of life heal all of their wounds, not just the one you put it on?

“Where’s Laura?” Cedric asks.
“Probably still speaking with the Queen” You say.
“Oh, right.” He says. “How did it go with King Julian?”

>[ ] He seemed apologetic

>[ ] I think I’m Harth’s new spymaster

>[ ] I’ll tell you later

>>39876410
>[ ] He seemed apologetic
>[ ] I think I’m Harth’s new spymaster

>>39876410
>[ ] He seemed apologetic
>[ ] I think I’m Harth’s new spymaster

>>39876410
>[ ] He seemed apologetic
>[ ] I think I’m Harth’s new spymaster

>>39876410
>[ ] He seemed apologetic
>[ ] I think I’m Harth’s new spymaster

>>39876410
>>[ ] He seemed apologetic
>>[ ] I think I’m Harth’s new spymaster

>writing

“He seemed apologetic” You say. “At the very least, Rick the dick has nothing worth trading for now. Not to mention the fact that Cassandra’s blatant attack pretty much guarantees a war. I think that King Julian is on our side”

“Anything else?” Melissa asks.
“Yes. I think I may be Harth’s new spymaster now” You say.
“You’re… how the fu-… how did you manage that?” Melissa says, backpedaling from her curse when she remembers that there is a child here.

“Does it have something to do with that woman from earlier?” Cedric asks.
“Cassandra?” Melissa asks.
“Not Cassandra” You say. “I guess I should probably explain…”

>[ ] Go somewhere private

>[ ] Talk here

>>39876937
>[ ] Go somewhere private

>>39876937
>[ ] Go somewhere private

>>39876937
>[ ] Go somewhere private

>>39876937
>[ ] Go somewhere private

>>39876937
>>[ ] Go somewhere private

>>39876937
Let's not forget, after this, to tell him about Debra, and Melissa, eventually, about Klaus.

>writing

“But not here” You say, looking around. Too many ears.

“Where to then?” Melissa asks.
“Our room?” You ask.
“No, not our room” She says. Why no-… right. There are still uhh… lacy garments… on the floor.

“Would ours work?” Cedric asks.
“I guess” You say. “As long as you guys are cool with it”
“I’m alright with that. It’s not like we use it for anything but sleeping” Eleanor says, looking very pointedly at you and Melissa.

“We should probably include Laura on this” Cedric says.
“Yes, does someone want to go get her?” Melissa says.

>[ ] Take Selene and go find Laura

>[ ] Let someone else do it

>[ ] You can tell her about this later

>>39877342
>[ ] You can tell her about this later
I am not quite sure how we should sell the fact that we are employing the people who murdered her parents.

>>39877342
>[ ] Take Selene and go find Laura

>>39877342
>[ ] Let someone else do it

>>39877342
>[ ] Take Selene and go find Laura

>>39877342
>[ ] Take Selene and go find Laura

>writing

“Alright, I’ll go get her” You say.
Melissa pulls you down to her by the back of your neck and gives you a peck on the lips. “See you in a bit” She says.

The three of them head off, and you shift Selene to a more comfortable carrying position.
“Come on, let’s go find Laura” You say.
“Kay” Selene says.

You walk a ways out of the hall, then turn to Selene. “How are you holdin’ up, kiddo?” You ask.
“Tired. Hungry” She says. “The dark place was scary”
“I know… I’m sorry” You say.
“It was scary, but Aunt Melissa and Eleanor were super nice.” She says. “Did you get the mean lady?”
“No, she got away from me” You reply. “Not unscathed, but she did get away”
“We’ll get her next time!” Selene says.

You ruffle her hair. “That we will” You say.

Selene silently clings to you for the rest of the walk to where you’re pretty sure you’ll find Laura and the queen: the Queen’s chambers.

The door is open, so you step into the doorway and knock on the frame.

Laura looks up and smiles. “Hey there!” She says, walking up to you and taking Selene.
“Hiii!” Selene says, hugging her mom with all of her might.

“What brings you here?” The Queen asks.

>[1/2]

“I need to borrow Laura for a private matter” You say.
“What’s going on?” Laura asks.
“We’re going to let Cedric and Eleanor know about… y’know…” You say.
“Ah… yes.” She says, before turning back to the queen. “I think our discussion must be cut short.”
“What are you telling your friends about?” The Queen asks.
“One of the wights from the hall… it was their mother” She says.

“I see… I suppose Julian and I are not the only ones who have lost loved ones to this…” She says. “Go on, we can continue this another time”

Laura leaves the room, and you bow before following her.

>[ ] Ask Laura what she was talking to the Queen about

>[ ] Tell Laura about Marcy’s parents

>>39878041
>>[ ] Ask Laura what she was talking to the Queen about
>>[ ] Tell Laura about Marcy’s parents

>>39878041
>[ ] Ask Laura what she was talking to the Queen about

>[ ] Tell Laura about Marcy’s parents

>>39878041
>[ ] Tell Laura about Marcy’s parents

>>39878041
>[ ] Tell Laura about Marcy’s parents

>writing

“So I talked to Marcy” You say.
“You told him about his dad?” Laura asks.
“I did. Apparently his mother was there too” You say.
“Did something happen to Marcellus’s mommy and daddy?” Selene asks.

Laura kisses Selene on the cheek. “Yes, dear” She says. “They… died… like my mommy and daddy”
Selene hugs Laura even tighter. “Should I give him a big hug when I see him?” She asks.
“Absolutely” You say. “Just watch out for his left leg, he hurt it during the fight”

“Is he in his room now?” Laura asks.
“Yeah. He’s getting some rest right now” You say.
Laura nods, looking pensive. “How’s his leg?” She asks.
“I managed to stitch it up, but it’s still giving him trouble. I told him I’d ask you to maybe enchant some bandages for him” You say.
“You should have gotten me to do that in the first place” She says.
“He’s sensitive about his… private areas.” You say. “I don’t think he would have wanted you in the room.”

Laura sighs. “I’ll make something up for him once we’re done with this, then” She says.

>[1/2]

>>39878450
It's been so long since I heard someone refer to Marcy by male pronouns that this genuinely confused me for a second.

>>39878514
I'll admit that I almost fucked up several times and wrote "her" and "she"

>>39878536
>>39878514
Obviously we need the big reveal for Smileys sake

>>39878450
>“He’s sensitive about his… private areas.” You say. “I don’t think he would have wanted you in the room.”

>implying Marcellus is compensating for something.

Not incorrect

“What were you talking to the Queen about?” you ask.
“Uhhh…” She looks uncomfortably at Selene. “Can I tell you later?” She asks.
“Sure, I guess” You say.
“It involves you, but it’s nothing bad” She says.
“O… kay…” You say.

The rest of the walk passes in awkward silence, with you trying to guess at what Laura might want to talk about, Laura not talking, and you think Selene might have fallen asleep.

You reach Cedric and Eleanor’s room eventually, and knock on the door.
“It’s us” You say.
“It’s not locked” Eleanor says.

You open the door and walk in. Cedric is sitting on the floor, while Melissa and Eleanor are sitting on the bed.

Now that you’re all here, time to talk…

>[ ] Assassins first

>[ ] Debra first

>>39878631
>[ ] Assassins first
They may need some alone time after the bad news

>>39878631
>>[ ] Assassins first

>>39878631
>[ ] Assassins first

>>39878631
>[ ] Assassins first
Minus the details of their previous employment.
Then follow up with the bad news before anyone can ask awkward questions about them.

>writing

You lock the door before you even think about speaking.

“Wow, precautious much?” Eleanor asks.
“No such thing as too careful” Melissa says. “So, what’s the news?”

“First off, Laura.” You say. “I spoke to the King. I think we can trust him for now. And I’m also Harth’s new spymaster”
“How did you manage that?” She asks, taking Selene and sitting down on the bed.

“I hired a group of assassins” You say.
“What?!? When!?!” Laura asks.
“Shortly after I left Catisse” You say. “When Selene and I were making our escape from the dungeons, we were followed. I trapped the assassin who was following us, and offered to do business with them”

“And they actually accepted?” Melissa asks.
“They did. In fact, I finalized our arrangement just after our talk on the roof of your manor” You say. “And Kuma- my assistant –helped me out when I was fighting Salem at the bottom of the cliff on our way here”

“Is Kuma that woman from the hall?” Cedric asks.
“She is” You say.
“Where is she now?” Cedric asks.

>[ ] Close by

>[ ] Call her

>>39879130
>[ ] Close by

>>39879130
>[ ] Close by

>writing

>>39879130
>>[ ] Close by

“She’s close by” You say. “And she will remain that way”
“So just what are you doing with a bunch of assassins?” Melissa asks.

You pull out a dagger and cast Silence on the room. “Getting them to infiltrate Laust’s military and disrupt their communication” You say.
“Is it working?” Laura asks.
“Thus far-“ You pull the letters that Kuma gave you out of your cloak “-yes”
“Interrupted messages?” Cedric asks.
“And orders. I plan on going over them later” You say.

“Tell me what you find out” Laura says. “It’ll be nice to not be in the dark for once”
“Will do. I’ll be reporting most of this to the King anyway, I may as well tell you too” You say.

“Is that all you gathered us here for?” Melissa asks.
“No… there’s one other thing” You say.

Laura puts an arm on Eleanor’s shoulder.

>[ ] Say it

>[ ] Let Laura tell them

>>39879648
>>[ ] Say it

>>39879648
>[ ] Say it

Giles Master thief at your service.

>>39879648
>>[ ] Say it

>>39879741
I am not sure you understand what we are telling them.

>>39879741
I believe this is where we tell them about their mom.

>writing

“Cedric, Eleanor… Your mother was among the spectres” You say.

Both of them look like you just slapped them in the face, and even Selene is wide-eyed.

“But that’s not…” Cedric says. “Dalen said she’d be safe”
“Does that mean she’s… oh gods” Eleanor buries her face in her hands, and Cedric gets up to sit next to her.

“But auntie Debra didn’t hurt nobody” Selene says, her voice shaky. “All she ever did was be super nice an’ make the best pancakes”
“Sometimes bad things happen to good people” Laura says. “There isn't much we can do to change that”

You can always make some bad things happen to some bad people. A grim thought. It wouldn’t bring any of the innocent dead back, but it would certainly make you feel better…

Selene starts crying, and then Eleanor, and finally Cedric. The three of them huddle together with Laura on the bed.

Melissa gets up to give them their space.

You should probably-

>[ ] Give them some space

>[ ] Join in on the comfort hugging

>>39880363
>[ ] Join in on the comfort hugging

>>39880363
>[ ] Join in on the comfort hugging
We were pretty close to her too

>>39880363
>[ ] Join in on the comfort hugging

>>39880363
>>[ ] Join in on the comfort hugging

Giles: He steals, and he feels.

>>39880614
I was going to vote for the other, but i surrender to this phrase.

>writing

You sit down on the couch next to Laura and put on hand on her back, and the other on Selene’s head.
Melissa walks around the back of the bed and sits behind the twins, hugging them both.

The 6 of you sit like that for a good while, until the tears have dried and all that’s left is sobs.

“I can’t believe that she’s really gone” Eleanor says. “I mean… I’ll really never see her again…”
“First dad… and now this” Cedric says.

It’s kind of strange that the only one in the room right now with any parents at all is Selene…
Well… you and Melissa as well, technically. You do kind of wish Pitre was here for this.

In fact, there have been a whole bunch of times when you wished he was with you.

Back at the ball, on the way to Harth, in Catisse… Father Pitre never once lost a fight, no matter how many people he was up against. Makes you wonder just where he learned all that…

The twins look at each other, then turn to the rest of you. “If it’s okay with you guys… I think we’d like to be alone” Eleanor says.

“Not a problem” You say, getting up off the bed. “I’ll be around if you need anything”
“Me too” Melissa says.
“I’ll be in my room” She says. “I think Selene needs a nap. Too much excitement, too much emotion”

>[ ] Go find Dalen and tell him the bad news

>[ ] Help Laura put Selene down, then bring her to see Marcy

>[ ] Go read over the letters that Kuma gave you

>>39881142
>[ ] Help Laura put Selene down, then bring her to see Marcy

>>39881142
>[ ] Go read over the letters that Kuma gave you

>>39881142
>>[ ] Help Laura put Selene down, then bring her to see Marcy

>>39881142
>[ ] Go read over the letters that Kuma gave you

>>39881142
>[ ] Go read over the letters that Kuma gave you

>>39881142
>[ ] Help Laura put Selene down, then bring her to see Marcy

>>39881142
>[ ] Help Laura put Selene down, then bring her to see Marcy

>writing

“I’ll go with you” You say once you’re out of the twin’s room.
“You don’t have to” Laura says.
“I need you to help Marcy, remember?” You ask. “And wasn’t there something you wanted to ask me?”

“Yes… right” She says. “Sorry, I had forgotten about all that.”
Melissa looks between the two of you and smiles at you. “I’ll go let Dalen know about this then” She says.

Melissa leaves, so you and Laura head down to her room.

Laura lays Selene down in the bed, tucking her in and kissing her on the forehead before turning back to you.

“So what did you want to talk about?” You ask.
“Not yet. It’ll be easier if I tell you and Marcellus at once” She says.
“It involves both of us?” You ask.
“It’s… something I want you two to do…” She says.

The way she said that, it doesn’t sound like a fun job...
>[1/2]

>>39881734
laura wants yaoi
too bad for her marcy is a girl

>>39881734
>“It’s… something I want you two to do…” She says.
What part of “He’s sensitive about his… private areas.” did she not understand?

After making sure that the windows are locked, and double checking the door, you and Laura head off to Marcy’s room.

You reach her door and give it a knock.

“Who’s there?” Marcy asks.
“It’s me-” You say.
“Oh, come in” She says.
“-And Laura” You finish.
“… give me a minute” She says.

After a short while, Marcy opens the door in her usual uniform.

“Hey, what’s going on?” She asks.
“Laura’s here to enchant your bandages” You say.
“Oh, sure” She says.

You and Laura go in, and Marcy sits down. Laura sits down next to him.
“They’re… here?” She asks, pointing to a spot on his leg.
“Yes, if you wouldn’t mind” Marcy says.

Laura puts her hand on Marcy’s leg where the bandages are, and closes her eyes. After a few moments, you feel the magic in the bandages.

“There, all done” She says.
“Thanks Laura. I feel better already” Marcy says.
“So what was it you wanted to say?” You ask.

Laura takes a deep breath to calm her nerves. “Giles. Marcellus.” She says. “Selene is going to be kidnapped”

“WHAT?!” You both say.
“Tonight” Laura says.
“We have to do something!” Marcy says.
“By the two of you” Laura finishes.

“Are you out of your mind?” You ask.
“No! I’m not. Please just… hear me out…”

>[ ] We’re not discussing this

>[ ] Hear her out

>>39881940
>>[ ] Hear her out

>>39881940
>hear her out.

I'm not sure how I feel about this, but sure, I'll get on this crazy train for now.

>>39881940
>[ ] Hear her out

>>39881940
>[ ] Hear her out
not like we have much of a choice to hear her out.
hear the plan THEN decide if its stupid or not

>>39881940
>[ ] Hear her out
She probably has her reasons. And if nothing else they will be interesting to hear.

>writing

“Fine, I’ll listen” You say.
“You’re actually going along with this?” Marcy asks.
“I never said I was agreeing, but I’m willing to hear her reasons” You say.

“Thank you…” Laura says.

“So, what’s the idea?” You ask.
“My uncle’s near betrayal made me think. If Selene ends up back in Roderick’s hands, he wins” Laura says. “My aunt told me about the prophecy of Selene’s death… and the dark night that’s coming up. There are bound to be more people around here who would be willing to turn us over to Roderick for some reward...”

“So you want us to take Selene away from here and lay low until the dark night passes” You say.
Laura nods.

“But if Selene is fated to die, how the hell can we stop that from happening?” Marcy asks.

Laura looks at you.

>[ ] Tell Marcy how you can stop it

>[ ] “It’s a secret”

>>39882322
>>[ ] Tell Marcy how you can stop it
We know she's a girl, there's leverage. She's been a bro so far, though.

>>39882322
Tell Marci

>>39882322
>[ ] Tell Marcy how you can stop it
I'm running out of secrets it would seem.

>writing

>>39882471
There's still that tidbit the Master Assassin told us about Roderick looking into brainwashing magic, so he could (probably) force Laura to marry him, as part of the prophecy.

“I seem to be running out of secrets” You say. Pulling out yet another Silence dagger and evoking it.
“What? Giles, what’s going on?” Marcy asks.
“Marcy, Giles is not my name” You say.

Marcy blinks a few times. “So what is your name?” She asks
“Honestly?” You say, then you shrug.

“So you’re… nameless?” She asks.
You nod.
“I’m not even sure how to react to that” She says. “But it makes sense”
“How so?” you ask.
“If Selene was supposed to die in the Palace the night we left, there should have been nothing we could do about it.” She says. “And there actually wasn’t. The only one who could stop it would have to be nameless”

Marcy takes a few moments to process this. “So we actually do have a chance against Roderick” She says. “I definitely feel better about going up against Fate’s Champion with a Devil on my side”

“That’s… not the reaction I was expecting” You say.
“And normally, it’s not the reaction you would get” She says. “But with everything that’s been happening, I don’t think killing each other over stupid things like names is a good idea”

Then Marcy turns to Laura. “So your plan is to send Selene away with Giles and I to keep her safe from further betrayals?” She asks.

Laura nods.
“What about you?” She asks.
“I’ll keep Dalen and Zen close by.” She says.
“If you order me to go, I won’t refuse. But this entire plan doesn’t hinge on me…” She says, looking to you.

So it all comes down to you, huh?

>[ ] I’ll do it

>[ ] I won’t do it

>[ ] Keep discussing it

>>39882890
>[ ] Keep discussing it
What will we do about Melissa. We promised not to leave her again.

>>39882890
>[ ] I won’t do it
"Selene is only part of the plan, if I'm to stop his plans in their tracks I need to be able to prevent him from getting to the both of you, not just her."

>>39882890
>[ ] Keep discussing it
Gotta get the details hashed out.

>>39882890
>>[ ] Keep discussing it
>What will we do about Melissa. We promised not to leave her again.

>"Selene is only part of the plan, if I'm to stop his plans in their tracks I need to be able to prevent him from getting to the both of you, not just her."

Both need to be brought up. ESPECIALLY because we know, thanks to the Master Assassin, that Roderick is working on mind magic.

Can't be royalty without marrying, even if he won't be 'King' without a crown.

>writing

“Selene is only part of the prophecy” You say. “What about you?”
“My part doesn’t come until after Selene is… killed. If she stays safe, I should be safe as well” She says. “And even if I’m not, there’s no way in hell that I’d willingly marry that whoreson”

“Not willingly, but I have info that says your opinion might not matter” You say.
“What?” Laura asks.
“My spies have informed me that Roderick’s got mages working on what they believe to be some sort of mind control” You say.
Laura scowls. “Do you think they’ve had any success?” She asks.
“I don’t know yet” You say. You probably could use some more info on this. Maybe once you’ve got a few spies in the military, you’ll reassign a few to the palace…

“It doesn’t matter, Selene still comes first in the prophecy” She says. The idea of being controlled doesn’t seem to appeal to her, but she remains strong. “Even if I’m caught, if he never gets his hands on Selene, we win”

“You don’t sound so sure of that” You say.
“Of course I’m not sure!” She says. “This is the first time anyone has ever really challenged fate. I have no idea how these things are supposed to work when they’re put off track.”

“Her logic is sound, though.” Marcy says. “Even off balance, these things still need to be done in order. Keeping Selene safe and keeping Laura safe are one and the same right now”

>[1/2]

“What about Melissa. I kinda promised her that I wouldn’t leave her again” You say.
“I’ll explain it to her” Laura says. “Once this is all over, you guys can spend as much time together as you want. But it will have to wait until this is over”

“And when will that be?” You ask.
“The dark night is in 2 months.” She says. “That’s all. Take Selene, lay low for two months, and then you can come back”

“And if someone finds us?” You ask.
“that’s why I’m sending Marcellus with you. He’s not in top condition at the moment, but the two of you should be able to handle anything that comes your way.” She says.

>[ ] Let me talk it over with Melissa

>[ ] Fine

>[ ] I still don’t think this is a good idea

>>39883561
>[ ] Let me talk it over with Melissa

>>39883561
>>[ ] Let me talk it over with Melissa

>>39883561
>[ ] Let me talk it over with Melissa

>>39883561
>[ ] I still don’t think this is a good idea
I cannot thwart any of his other goals if I am in hiding like that, saving Selene may be important, but is a slight amount more safety worth risking everything she and I hold dear?

>writing

“Let me talk it over with Melissa” You say.
“So you’ll do it?” Laura asks.
“I never said that” You say. “I’m still thinking about it”

“Please do… I know it may not seem like the best plan, but it’s all I could come up with” She says.
“Why not just take both of you away?” Marcy asks.
“I need to be here” Laura says.
“And why do we have to kidnap her?” You ask. “Couldn’t you just tell everyone that we’re keeping her safe?”

“That will keep any potential traitors off your tail” She says.
“Or give them a legitimate reason to come after us” You reply.
“It would also give us a good reason to refuse to tell them where you are” She says.

You can see her point there…

You won’t technically have to just sit still for 2 months. With you, Selene and Marcy, the three of you could do some good work out there. It’d be like the old times with Melissa and Klaus.

It would mean bringing them both closer to the danger, but they both have the skills necessary to keep out of trouble.

Plus it would keep you on the move, making you difficult to track.

>anything to say before you go see Melissa?

>>39883698
Well, we do have eyes and ears in the brotherhood, so we can keep tabs on things

>>39884181
Tell her that no matter what she hears, no matter what anyone says, she cannot come looking for us. We love her and will return to her as soon as we can.

Maybe see if Kuma can provide someone to watch over Melissa, and carry any urgent messages to us taht she may have.

>>39884301
>we love her
laura? no we don't

>>39884301
>>39884343
I actually thought that said tings to say to Melissa

>>39884181
I'm assuming we'll have the brotherhood hand some of their info to King Julian? We ARE trying to feed him intel.

>writing

“I’ll be back” You say.

Laura nods, and you leave the room.

You head back to your own room, which is the only place you think Melissa could be.

You find her face down on your bed.
“How’s it goin’?” You ask.
“Tiiiiiiiiired” She says, propping herself back up to look at you. “What did Laura want to talk about?”
“She had a… proposal” You say.
“That bitch propositioned you?!” She asks, jumping up to her feet.
“No! No… It was something she wanted me to do” You say.
Melissa sighs and calms herself. “You could’ve been more careful with your wording there…” She says. “So what does she want you to do?”

“She wants me and Marcy to take Selene and get away from here” You say.

You explain the details of her plan to Melissa.

“As much as I’d hate to let you go… it’s not a bad plan” She says.
“You actually think it’s good?” you ask.
“I never said that. I just said it’s not bad…” She says. “But she is right about one thing: Selene’s safety is definitely our top priority”

“You think I should go through with it?” You ask.

>[1/2]

Melissa is quiet for a while.

“Let me talk to Laura” She says finally.
You nod and take her hand, leading her back to Marcy’s room.

When you get there, the two of you enter.

“I need to talk to Laura in private, please” She says.

Marcy groans at the prospect of standing, but she acquiesces.

The two of you step outside and close the door.

“What do you think they’re saying?” Marcy asks.
“Dunno” You say. “I could always dispel the Silence and we could find out…”

>[ ] Let them have their privacy

>[ ] Dispel the silence

>>39885062
DISPEL.IT.DISPEL.IT.DISPEL.IT
GIRLS.FIGHT.GIRLS.FIGHT.GIRLS.FIGHT.

>>39885062
>[ ] Let them have their privacy
Leave it. Laura will know, and we should trust them.

>>39885062
>[ ] Let them have their privacy

I want to dispel it I really REALLY do but I wont...

>>39885062
I'm not sure if Laura can sense the magic being dispelled...

But I still want to
>Dispel

I'm sensing a serious discussion on genital mutilation.

>>39885062
>>39885253
Fuck it, I'll change to
>Privacy

>>39885062
>[ ] Let them have their privacy

>writing

>>39885105 here
Changing to privacy... Damm, Laura...

>>39885062
>[ ] Let them have their privacy
we could always try our hand at ventriloquism if we get bored waiting

>>39884881
she wanted an open relationship but she's pissed when she thought laura propositioned us? I'm so confused

>>39885458
Saying something because you want someone to stay with you is easy - actually going through with it is harder.

>>39885458
There's 'open relationship', and there's 'proposing to your man'.

>>39885562
I'd say there's little to no chance we'll stay faithful when we're gonna be traveling with Marcy, knowing /tg/

>>39885614
We aren't, open relationship quoted.

“Will you?” Marcy asks.
“No. They wanted a private discussion, it would be rude to eavesdrop” You say.
“Awww” Marcy says.
“Don’t sound too disappointed” You say, raising an eyebrow at her. “How’s the leg?”
“Better, but I think it’ll be a while until I’m back in top form” She says.

“If we end up going, I’ll have to get Laura to teach me that enchantment before we go” You say.
“So you’re still thinking about it?” She asks.
“Yes… As much as I hate to admit it, it’s not the worst plan. I just don’t like the idea of leaving Laura so vulnerable” You say.
“If Dalen and Zen stay with her she’ll be fine” Marcy says. “Dalen is more than a match for me, and Zen could easily kick my ass any day”

“Really?” You ask.
Marcy nods. “You haven’t seen him fight yet. It’s all one-cut one-kill. His mantra is that only someone who can survive the first strike deserves to see his blade” She says.
“Huh…” You say.

After a few minutes of chatting with Marcy, Melissa and Laura emerge. Laura looks incredibly downcast, and Melissa’s eyes are red.

“You can go” She says. “I don’t like the idea, but I can’t argue with the logic”

Now it’s still up to you.

>[ ] Go

>[ ] Refuse

>>39885677
Actually we told her we didn't want the open relationship.

>>39885704
... What the hell did they say to each other?

>>39885704
>[ ] Go
this plan is dumb but I want to adventure so whatever

>[ ] Go

>>39885614
We were literally offered an open relationship and voted 3-2 against it. I think the odds are against doing something stupid.

>>39885704
>[ ] Go
But only because going on an adventure with Selene is better than being sane.

>>39885704
>[ ] Go

>>39885704
>>[ ] Go

DAMMIT I wish we friggin' eavesdropped... now I'm curious.

>writing

>>39885897
This plan really is awful, I just don't see how whatever we would be doing in the castle all day would be very interesting

“I’ll go” You say.

Melissa sighs, then grabs you by the collar.
“What are you doing?” You ask.
Melissa begins to drag you away. “We’re going to eat dinner” She says.
“Is that all?” You ask.

“No. This plan starts at night. Until then: You. Are. Mine” She says.
“Oh!” you say. “Okay”

“Remember to use Silence!” Marcy says.
“Screw you! We’ll be as loud as we damn well want and you’ll just have to deal with it!” Melissa shouts back.

“You can let go of my collar now” You say once you’ve rounded a corner.
Melissa stops walking, lets go, turns around, and kisses you right on the lips. She holds you there for a few minutes, with her tongue mingling with yours…

When she finally pulls away, her breath is heavy.

“Oh… fuck it” She says, grabbing you by the collar again. “Food can wait.”

>[ ] We really should eat something first

>[ ] Okay

>>39886238
>[ ] Okay

>>39886238
>>[ ] Okay

>>39886238
>Okay
Not the time or place to argue with her

>>39886238
>“Oh… fuck it” She says, grabbing you by the collar again. “Food can wait.”

Well, now... time for smut.

>writing

You take Melissa’s hand off your collar.

“Hey, what’s the deal?” She asks.
Without responding, you kiss her again and pick her up in a princess carry. Melissa shrieks when she feels her feet leaving the ground, and you start walking back to your room.

“A little warning before you do that next time” She says.
“Consider this payback for the handcuffs” You reply.
Melissa runs her pinky finger over her lips seductively. “I thought you enjoyed that” She says.
“I did, just as much as you’re enjoying this” You say.

She smiles at you.

When you round the corner again, Laura and Marcy are still there talking.
“Back already?” Marcy asks.
“Change of plans” You say. Working your door open while you’re carrying Melissa is difficult, but you manage it.

“Remember to use Silence!” Marcy says again.
“Bite me!” Melissa shouts back.

>[1/3]

You enter the room and shut the door behind you, tossing Melissa unceremoniously onto the bed before turning back and locking the door with one hand while the other works your pants down.

Before you turn around, a pair of red panties hits the door and flops to the ground.
You pick them up and turn around to see Melissa up on her knees on the bed.

“Are these yours?” You ask sarcastically
“I don’t know” She says, toying with the hem of her dress while the other knocks a strap off her shoulder. “Why don’t you come over here and find out?”

You drop the panties and do as she says, shedding your pants on the way over to her.

Melissa gives you a smouldering look as she flicks her other strap off, letting her dress fall down her arms just enough to reveal her breasts.

You attempt to take it all the way off, but she stops you. “Ah-ah-ah~” She says, switching your positions so that you’re lying on the bed with her straddling you. She’s so close you can feel the warmth of her on your prick. “We’ve gotta keep the mystery alive” She says, reaching under her fallen dress to align herself with you.

Then she drops her hips and moans as you enter her. “If you want to know whose those were, you’re gonna have to work for it” She says, working her way back up.

And work for it you do...

They were indeed hers.

>[2/3]

You lay in the bed with Melissa beside you. She idly strokes your face as the last of the sunlight disappears from the window.

Melissa whines as the room darkens. “Do you really have to go?” She asks.
“I’ll be coming back” You say. “Two months. Two months and I’m all yours”
“Two months is a long time” She says.

You kiss her. “Shorter than five years” You say. “You survived through that, you can get through this”
She kisses you back. Then she kisses you again. And again.

“You should go before I lose my self-control and try to fuck you senseless” She says.

“Again?” You ask. “I’m still working my senses back” You say.

Then you kiss her one last time, a long, deep kiss, before rolling away from her and off the bed.

Melissa watches you with sad eyes as you dress yourself and get ready to leave.

“Two months” She says. “Promise me you’ll make it back”
“Only if you promise me you’ll be there to return to” You say. “And who knows? Maybe I’ll get the chance to visit sometime in the interim”

“It’s best that you don’t… but” She works the covers down to reveal every inch of her body to you, dragging her hand back up across every spot she thinks might entice you. “If you think you can get away with it, I wouldn’t mind a few… night time visits”

You walk back to the bed and kiss her again, before walking back out the door and straight to Marcy’s room.

You don’t look back. You don’t think your resolve would hold if you looked back. From now on it’s full speed ahead.

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

Next thread will probably be either tomorrow or Thursday. Maybe Wednesday. As I've said before, I don't really plan that far ahead, so expect surprise threads.

As always I'll be sticking around for question/suggestion time.

>>39887121
thanks for running

>>39887121
I'm probably not gonna get an answer, but what DID Laura and Melissa say to each other?

>>39887169
Maybe you should ask Laura next thread.