>>45384810
Pastebin:http://pastebin.com/jCGAA6J2
Archive:http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=dog%20days%20quest
Twitter:https://twitter.com/Announcer_QM

>>45384810
>NO! TELL THEM! TELL THEM!
Avoiding it will just lead to problems later.

>>45384940
Also we must protect our home from threats from within.

>>45384810
>NO! TELL THEM! TELL THEM!
bears are evil, tell them!

>"-a complete stranger."

People are way too trusting around here.

>>45384810
>>NO! TELL THEM! TELL THEM!

Alright here we go.

>>45384810
>>NO! TELL THEM! TELL THEM!

>>45384810
>>NO! TELL THEM! TELL THEM!

>>45385007
These assholes tried to kidnap us.
We have no loyalty to them.

>NO! TELL THEM! TELL THEM!

Huh, okay. Kind of unexpected.

>>45385177
I think he's referring to the Knights currently around us.

>>45385189
I don't see how this outcome was unexpected. You know how some anons are with the Cats and Bears.

And even then, they're here trying to kidnap her friends. Why would one leave their friends uninformed on what's coming after them.

>>45385189
She can still be in denial about the implications, if you think that's in character

File: Kayda_sad.jpg (91 KB, 564x473)

91 KB JPG

Suddenly, there's a powerful scream from the back of your mind.
'NO! TELL THEM! TELL THEM!'

On the other hand, there's a much meeker side which ALSO throws its hat into the ring.
'D-don't do that! Konditorei is your homeland! Do you want to be a suspect, too!?'

There's suddenly a very fierce argument taking place within the confines of your skull.

'What are you thinking!? You need to tell them now! Konditorei just attacked Biscotti!'

'You're Konditorei! Your charge is the princess of Konditorei! They're gonna throw you in their dungeon, just like they did last time, and your princess too!'

'That silly! Why would they think we're working with them when we SHOT him?'

'It doesn't matter, do you think anyone is going to care about that?'

Over, and over again, it feels like this conversation is lasting HOURS.

'What if you just ruined your own countries plans!'
'What if you never had a reason to follow their plans!?'
'What would Greta think?'
'How do you know Greta isn't in on this?'
'Why are you even with them!? You're not worth more than a general!'
'What would Jack think if he found out!?'
'What would Jack DO if he found out!?'
'You saw how mad Jack was!'
'He's not mad at YOU.'
'He will be when he finds out about this!'
'Kayda.'

Shut up.
'Kayda?'

SHUT UP

"Kayda?"
"SHUT UP!"
"Huh?" Pomelo takes her hand back off of your shoulder. "Wh- I just asked what you were saying. You kind of trailed off there."

"W-well, he's- He's a Konditorei general."
'You IDIOT'
'I wouldn't have said it like that!'

>SHUT UP!
>Get off the bird, check the man.
>Wait for a reaction!?
>Pretend you don't REALLY know him, but only sort-of, by the way he's dressed!
>Backtrack like crazy.
>Other?

>>45385697
>Get off the bird, check the man.
>Wait for a reaction!?

>>45385697
>We're a hero, right? And heroes get to decide what to do? Order everyone to mark this one to make it clear he's a general or something for future interrogation, and make sure there's nothing that can help him escape or otherwise avoid having to answer questions.

>>45385206
I'm arguing that we should trust thtese people, since they are not kidnappers, unlike this jackass.

>>45385697
>Get off the bird, check the man.

>>45385697
>>Get off the bird, check the man.
>>Wait for a reaction!?

>>45385697
>>Get off the bird, check the man.
>>Wait for a reaction!?

>>45385697
>Get off the bird, check the man.

>>Get off the bird, check the man.
>>Wait for a reaction!?

Writing!

File: Pomelo.jpg (321 KB, 600x850)

321 KB JPG

'You idiot.'
'You're so dumb.'
'The maid was right about you.'

You hop off the saddle and carefully approach the prone man.
He's still not moving, and you're starting to wonder if maybe he wasn't the man you initially thought he was.

People here usually turn into those fluff things, right? The other masked men turned into them really quickly.

You approach the man and then gently tap his shoulder.

He rolls onto his back, and-

HE'S CLUTCHING SOME KIND OF SMALL PISTOL! OH NO!

You awkwardly try to swing your rifle up to meet him, but-
SHING!

-But a sword embeds in his chest, causing him to puff up into a tiny bear-sphere.

That same sword, blue and almost aqua to the eye, immediately flashes out of existence.
-and appears in Pomelo's hand?

She's grinning, like she's the coolest person in the world. Hmph.

You come to the realization that, aside from Pomelo who is admiring her sword, Bennet is glaring at you.
Even Odelle is glaring at you, and she's a cat!

"W-what?!"
"What was a Konditorei general doing out here?" Bennet coughs.

"Seems kinda fishy." Odelle steers her ride around. "Of course, Konditorei being behind everything would explain it."
"Do you know anything about this?" Bennet's eyes haven't blinked.

>Hit yourself for being stupid.
>Deny everything!
>Admit that you knew about the general's identity, but not the masked men! Or the kidnappings!
>Tell them that it's silly that there would be a plan where you kidnapped yourself!
>Cry.
>Run off into the woods! They're gonna try and drag you back!
>Other?

>>45386549
>>Admit that you knew about the general's identity, but not the masked men! Or the kidnappings!
>>Tell them that it's silly that there would be a plan where you kidnapped yourself!

>>45386549
>Admit that you knew about the general's identity, but not the masked men! Or the kidnappings!
>Tell them that it's silly that there would be a plan where you kidnapped yourself!
>Try not to cry.
>Cry a lot.

>>45386549
This>>45386639

>>45386549
>Admit that you knew about the general's identity, but not the masked men! Or the kidnappings!
>Cry.

>>45386639
When in doubt, channel Masami.

>>45386549
>Hit yourself for being stupid.
>Run off into the woods! They're gonna try and drag you back!

>Admit that you knew about the general's identity, but not the masked men! Or the kidnappings!
>Tell them that it's silly that there would be a plan where you kidnapped yourself!
>Try not to cry.
>Cry a lot.

Writing!

So how do interrogations work in this setting?
There damn well better not be any fucking false bravado where they pretend they're hot shit this time around.

How long can someone resist turning into a fluffball, anyway?

>>45387326
Not sure, but I think we can be sure Jack is going to be testing that real soon.

>>45387357
Just wondering if we could train our troops in that.
Could be helpful to get in one last attack like that general tried?

File: Kayda.jpg (361 KB, 819x1400)

361 KB JPG

"W-well."
You committed to telling them, so you might as well just go all the way right?
No sense in holding anything back.

"I know this guy, I've seen him before!"

DON'T YOU REALIZE HOW BAD THAT SOUNDS?

"B-but not the masked men! I have no idea who those guys are!"
Aren't you forgetting something?
"Or the kidnappings! I don't know anything about that either."

So, why is he looking at you with even more suspicion, now?

"So, why is he here, then?"
"I just told you, I don't know!" Pout.

"Well, how did he get here?"
"How would I know?"

"At least you must know his function. What was he a general of? How many regiments?"

"I don't, know enough- about the army to say."

WHY WON'T HE STOP GLARING AT YOU?

"Look!" you stamp your foot, "I have nothing to do with this! It's silly to even think that I would be a part of a plan where I kidnapped myself!"

"I didn't say anything about a 'kidnapping'." One of the knights says.
"Neither did I." The short, blonde one agrees.

"Stop." Pomelo tries to calm down the other two knights.

S-
"Shut up, Just, SHUT UP!"

"You guys are assholes!" Pomelo jumps off and rushes over to you. "You made a little girl cry, what the hell is wrong with you two?"
"Pomelo."
"She's a hero. Not a baby." Odelle sighs. "We were just asking, is all."

>SHUT. UP.
>Run away.
>Stay here.
>Try to pull yourself together.
>Shoot them for being jerks.
>Other?

Kayda should be hugged.

>>45387510
>Stay in the hug and try to pull yourself together.

>>45387510
>Stay here.
>Try to pull yourself together.
>Shoot at them for being jerks
>>45387516
seconded, poor girl.

I wonder if what seems to be another voice purely internal for Kayda or if there is some magic bullshit going on...

>>45387544
I don't think we want to attack friendlies right now.
That could very easily be viewed very badly.

>>45387544
>seconded, poor girl.
We really need to try and help her get a friend or something.

>>45387510
>>Try to pull yourself together.

>>45387568
You know I should start writing out my intentions more clearly. Because I find myself having to explain my intentions to much. You are correct though, shooting at them is a bad idea. So announcer ignore >Shoot at them for being jerks in >>45387544.
>>45387590
We have haven't we, little french girl and Yuuki. Maybe we should sick green fox and tsun fox at her.

>>45387651
>We have haven't we, little french girl and Yuuki. Maybe we should sick green fox and tsun fox at her.
Seems it wasn't enough, though.
So, little fox shrine girl seems like an acceptable addition

>>45387651
>You know I should start writing out my intentions more clearly. Because I find myself having to explain my intentions to much. You are correct though, shooting at them is a bad idea. So announcer ignore >Shoot at them for being jerks in >>45387544.
Eh jokes don't translate so well over the internet.

>>45387530
Actually, are we being hugged?
Because I kinda hope we are given all that's happened.

So what's the next step after this?
Gather up the fluffballs, head off to meet up with everyone else?

>>45387731
Pamelo is about to do it.

>>45387800
Alright then, the vote should be workable.
Anyone else interested in this >>45387530 ?

>>45387814
Yep seconded. maybe Kayda can learn the joys of the fluffy tail while shes in it?

>Stay in the hug and try to pull yourself together.

Writing!

>>45387851
Everyone shall know the brilliant glory that is fluffy tails.
We've got multiple heroes who already do!

>>45387894
Sweet!
Looking forward to it.

>>45387945
Jack and Cody shall stumble upon the ancient order that is the church of the fluffy tail, and shall become paladins for the righteous cause of the fluffy tail goddess. (who is probably a kitsune)

>>45387982
Pfft, the way we're going, we're gonna be saints of the whole damn church, if we're not the founders.

>>45388029
Actually, let me correct that... Jack will be.
Not so sure about Cody, his royal summoner might have some issues with that.

>>45388048
being Cody is suffering.

File: Kayda_2.jpg (141 KB, 1000x850)

141 KB JPG

"I-I'm not crying, why are you-"

Pomelo wraps her arms around you, and gently picks you up.
You go to complain, but you feel a brown tail touch to your face.
"Quiet, it's fine."

Oh no, it's happening again. Just like this morning with Jack.
You bury your face in her tail, wiping your tears off on the fluff.

"Pomelo, seriously?"
"You're treating the girl who just gunned down a dozen soldiers like your baby sister."

"I know, and it's good." Pomelo rests her chin against your head. "C'mon, let's keep going. We still need to find Kayda."

That's fine.

"But the second we get back to Biscotti, I think Fritelli will have some questions to ask you." Bennet says, with a sigh.

THAT'S NOT FINE, WHAT DID YOU DO WRONG?!

You try to pull yourself away from Pomelo to protest that, but instead find yourself pressed harder against her body.
"Shush." Pomelo keeps holding you. "Don't say anything, just relax."

The ride for the next few minutes is both slow as it is awkward. Bennet intentionally sets the pace as to ensure another surprise attack doesn't happen.

You, for the whole time, spend it with your face buried in Pomelo's jacket. Her tail wraps around you like a very warm blanket.
Tails are nice.

"What the hell?!" Bennet exclaims.
Then suddenly, he takes off!

"W-wait up, idiot!" Odelle is right behind him.

Pomelo gasps, and then taps your head.
"Hey, something's happening in town. Are you up for it?"

>Jump off and go to town faster than all of them.
>Stay here with Pomelo.
>Reload your weapon and take off.
>Take this all sneaky-like.
>Suggest that you just go and see what's going on first instead of charging in.
>Other?

>>45388298
>>Suggest that you just go and see what's going on first instead of charging in.
also reload the gun.

>>45388298
>>Suggest that you just go and see what's going on first instead of charging in.

>>45388298
>>Reload your weapon and take off.
>>Suggest that you just go and see what's going on first instead of charging in.

>>45388298
>"I know, and it's good." Pomelo rests her chin against your head. "C'mon, let's keep going. We still need to find Kayda."
Well hey, congrats, you've found her!

>Reload your weapon
>>Suggest that you just go and see what's going on first instead of charging in.

>>45388441
AhAHHHH DAMN

>>45388298
>Suggest that you just go and see what's going on first instead of charging in.

File: Kayda_tribe.jpg (1.06 MB, 2308x2000)

1.06 MB JPG

You pull away from Pomelo suddenly, and abruptly.

Pulling the bolt back on your rifle, you slam a clip into the top of it, and then flick off the holding pin.

Then you ratchet the bolt forward.
"I'm going on ahead."
"What? Are you sure?"

"I am sure. I don't want you to just charge in recklessly. I want to go scout first. After that, I'll tell you what's going on."

Pomelo pulls your head close, and pats the top of your hair.
"Be careful. Okay?"
"Okay!"

You hop off the feathered beast and spring into action. With several bounds, you overtake the other two knights who are desperately trying to rush toward the commotion.

In the distance, you see what Pomelo was worried about. There seems to be smoke, rising from the town!
You skid to a halt on a nearby cliff face, before peering down into the village.

The buildings seem mostly intact, and you don't seem to spot any cause for alarm or confusion.

You see some overturned carts, a few burning pyres, and what appears to be the guard scrambling about.

That's when you spot something strange. In the side of one of the buildings, there exists a hole.
Like, a hole big enough for a person to walk through.

That's not all, that hole is a part of a tunnel extending through all of the buildings.
From one end of the town, all the way to the other.

What kind of strange magic would do such a thing? It makes no sense to you.
Other than that, it seems whatever caused it is no longer here.

>Go tell Pomelo of what you've seen.
>Jump down into the town and immediately start searching.
>Stay here, and watch.
>Circle around the town, make sure no one sees you.
>Other?

>>45388765
>Stay here, and watch. For a few seconds more at least before.
>>Going to tell Pomelo of what you've seen.

>>45388765
>>Stay here, and watch.
>>Circle around the town, make sure no one sees you.

>>>Stay here, and watch.
>>>Circle around the town, make sure no one sees you.

So any chance this thread could continue tomorrow?
Getting late over here...

>>45389223
Plus might give the thread more posts for suptg, since we're not at triple digit posts.

>>45389223
Actually, I was just thinking about how to wrap this up for the night.

If I could keep the thread going overnight, we could do that. and I'll pick back up in the morning.

Oh and-

>>Stay here, and watch.
>>Circle around the town, make sure no one sees you.

Writing last post of the night.

>>45389356
Hoping that can happen, then.

Rolled 80 (1d100)

>>45389758
this had better be good.

>>45389780
Well it was an 80, it almost has to be good.

File: scared.jpg (49 KB, 326x453)

49 KB JPG

The wind is rustling the trees, and you feel a sense of unease about the town.
Something isn't right, it's like something is being hidden in plain sight.

You consider your brief training as a hunter. Move when the wind moves, hide where the rabbit hides, never lower your gun.

So you kneel here, with caution. Waiting for the wind to hit the treeline at just the right moment.
You keep a keen eye on the village and the people moving around in it.

You don't see anyone who is moving as if they don't belong. There are some foreigners acting downright confused, but none in a malicious manner.

Except those guys.
Three men, each of them armed, make a beeline through the town. They seem to be searching for something.

You make a very thorough note of their faces. Two Cats, one rabbit-man? Huh. That's a strange combination. You've really only seen one bunnyperson since arriving, and that was the princess of bunnyland itself.

Speaking of which, the wind has changed direction.

Slowly, you ease your joints at their range of motion and quietly stalk through the wavering grasses. With your speed, it takes a few mere minutes to reach the other side of the village.

The tunnel seems to continue all the way through the buildings on this side, too. It's like something plowed right through them.
A dragon?
A.. giant snake?

That's peculiar, it continues all the way into the woods, as well. Trees are upturned, and vines are snapped and discarded.

What could have done such a thing?
It's like a cave, carved into the trees.

It's impressive, as much as it is terrifying to think what could have made that.
Well, at least you don't have to go in there. You can worry about that after you find Yuuki.

Your foot clinks against something, something that's completely spent.
It's a flask, with the top torn off.

Oh no.

You contemplate going back to Pomelo and crying, but you're not sure she'll let you rub your tears on her tail again.

>Thread End.

File: 1413523458098.gif (2.26 MB, 400x250)

2.26 MB GIF

Everyone, thanks for the thread. I've really appreciated it.

If the thread is up in the morning, I'll continue it. If not, I guess this is as good of a place to pick back up with Jack as any.

Let me know what you thought of today's thread, and thanks for participating. Have a nice night!

>>45390299
Thanks Announcer.

>>45390299
Thanks for running boss

bump

bump

Bump.
Hope Announcer'll come back soon.

Oh wow, it's still up!
I had some errands to run this morning, and got delayed.

Okay. Writing continues!

>>45396431
Hooray, we're back!

>>45396431
Might be good to mention that on the twitter account?

File: Kayda_1.png (293 KB, 648x906)

293 KB PNG

"I don't want to go in there."

You say to yourself.

"I REALLY don't want to go in there."

Trees upturned, chipped and flaked, Stones crumbled, vines torn and stretched. A tunnel of brush and leaves stretches onward into the deep and dark forest.
Whatever did the damage to town, it went this way.

You hold the flask in your hand, almost kneading the metal container. Really, there's only one person who would carry a kind of container like this all the way out here.

You are Wihakayda, and wow; today is turning into a bad day. It's turning into one so fast that you're not even sure that it's worth trying to conquer anymore. Maybe you should just head back to the castle, where its safe.

No! No! That's the wrong mindset to have! You're deep in whatever conspiracy is grasping Biscotti now! You can't just turn back!
Especially after you gunned down a general for your own kingdom. One who may be behind the sudden attacks on this land.

You definitely cannot turn back now.
..Is what you say to yourself.

"What am I gonna do." You squeak out in a below-audible whisper. Following this path seems like a very poor life decision. Especially if Jack is already on the job.

Of course, that doesn't MEAN anything. You could just be mistaken, and this flask may have nothing to do with Jack or this tunnel.

That said, it's the best lead you have! Yuuki is still missing, and this tunnel has to be related to the kidnappings or the attacks. It's just too strange to not be related.

>Cont.

File: Odelle_Friand.638274.jpg (411 KB, 800x1130)

411 KB JPG

On the other hand, is investigating this tunnel really your job? This is like the job for an army or a group of scouts who are accustomed to these woods. You might even get lost if you try to follow this.

But on the OTHER hand, you may not have time to run all the way back to the castle and assemble a party to go scout this properly. Whatever made this would be long gone by the time you get everything together to do that. Which means it might be long-gone with Yuuki.

But on this other hand, you do have three knights with you who are accustomed to the terrain. What they lack in power, they make up for in experience. That's a scouting party, right?

You know, that's three hands. Maybe you should take one of them and slap yourself with it.

>Onward! Into the abyss!
>I'm gonna go back and get those three knights to help.
>I'll investigate the town first
>I'll go back to the castle and tell Tuile!
>I'll be fine if I just.. go on ahead quietly.
>Other?

>>45396901
I say we go in.
How stealthy are we, anyway?

So how're you doing today Announcer?

>>45396901
>>I'll be fine if I just.. go on ahead quietly.

>>45396901
>I'm gonna go back and get those three knights to help.
Good balance of support and haste.

File: Jews-are-behind-Everything.png (9 KB, 723x415)

9 KB PNG

REQUEST FOR DRAWFAGS:
replace jewcubes in pic related with bear fluffballs, for future posting

cat-bear alliance confirmed?

>>45396901
>I'll go back to the castle and tell Tuile!

>>45397036
I think there's revolutionary elements throughout the military and nobility of the various kingdoms working together. I won't write off any race from causing problems.

Why is Kayda the best girl

>>45397110
>Kayda
That's not how you spell Madeleine.

>>45397036
Fuck the bears, man.

>>45397110
>>45397143
Both of you are so silly, it's spelled Tuile.

>>45397036
There was a rabbit spotted too. This is probably some rouge faction or something made up from various races.

File: 227796-red_faction_front_(...).jpg (48 KB, 640x640)

48 KB JPG

>>45397165
>rouge faction

oh shit

>>45397182
>Bears=Russians
>Russians=commies
>Have red emblem
>Use guns

OH SHIIIIIIIIIIIT

>>45397069
Dammit that makes a disturbing amount of sense.

>>45397110
>>45397143
>>45397159
Fools. Keiko is clearly the best girl and duaghteru.

But Madeleine pretty damn good too.

>>45397165
So a faction that's got all the assholes of the world united?
Some multi-kingdom conspiracy, with a super-Hero among their numbers.

>>45397229
There's a difference between best girl and best daughteru.
Daughteru-wise, Keiko has some harsh competition from Louise though.

>>45397182
>>45397203
MotherFUCKER.

>>45397050
>>45397008
>>45397003
>3 different votes
Is Announcer going to have to roll for it or what?

File: 1441849772703.png (5.72 MB, 4904x3361)

5.72 MB PNG

>>45397159
Exquisite taste right there. Speaking of which, it's high time we molested her fluffy bits.

If there is an international faction aiming to fuck us up... well, we have an advantage that we've got some good interrogation targets here.
For instance, that bear general?
He has to know something valuable.

>>45397285
I'm >>45396954
but I suppose I could make it a vote

>>45396901
>I'll be fine if I just.. go on ahead quietly.
Since I assume this means we sneak after them

>>45397290
It's been so long since we touched Tuile's tail.
Or even talked to her...

What's CPM?

>>45397345
We talked to her after Kayda was attacked, yeah?

>>45397328
Oh yeah glanced right over that, sorry. I have a problem seeing things that break pattern, doh.

>>45397345
Touching tails has mostly been Jack's and Cody's thing.

It would be funny though for Jack to try and teach Kayda and Loiuse on tail appreciation and proper rubbing technique.

>>45397452
Little girls molesting little animal boys tails? I can dig it.

>I'll be fine if I just.. go on ahead quietly.

Writing!

>>45397394
Card Priestess Masami, his other quest.

>>45397527
Oh he's got 2 quests?

>>45397452
Wonder if we can get Yuuki in on this...

>>45397489
Well given Kayda, uh, married the prince of the bears?
Probably not gonna happen there.

>>45397610
>Well given Kayda, uh, married the prince of the bears?
Didn't happen.

Remember IT WAS ME CLAIR, IT WAS ME ALL ALONG

>>45397518
Here's to hoping we do well.

>>45397751
I think the marriage is still legit, though?

>>45397774
Well, the vows never happened.

Jack and Tuile's marriage: Maybe. But the 'priest' outright refused for Kayda.

>>45397774
It never actually completed, shit went down beforehand

>>45397802
>>45397803
Ah, ok.
Well nevermind then.
Kayda can learn how to appreciate fluffy tails with the rest of us.

Oh dear, I just thought of something.
When do kids start getting crushes?
Because, given we're one of the adults, and also a fellow human (who we know are different from the fluffy tail people in this world), some of the kid heroes might eventually start coming to us to ask some questions.

>>45397871
8-12

So they're already at risk for that.

>>45397927
Poor Jack. He doesn't even know what he himself is doing.

>>45397947
As long as there's booze, uncle Jack will handle it.

>>45397927
Well.
On the plus side might give some amusing side-adventures?

File: image.jpg (63 KB, 436x391)

63 KB JPG

>>45397871
>Jack? Where do babies come from?

File: Dark_Woods.jpg (2.95 MB, 1920x1080)

2.95 MB JPG

Maybe if you just...

"Watch my footing.
Watch my surroundings.
Listen to the wind.
Listen to the leaves.
Respect the forest.
Respect its inhabitants."

No, wait! You're not going hunting! This is serious here!

If you're quiet, you're sure you can slip in without anyone seeing you.

Gently, you take the first step into the tree-tunnel.
Surprisingly, the foilage and timber beneath your feet don't snap. In fact, it's almost as if it's already been pulverized flat.

Strange.

Your pace quickens into the darkness of the forest. The trees seem to reach up into the heavens and steal the sun itself.
At the same time, your feet are like soundless spirits. They tread across ground which has no more sound left to give.

The birds continue to sing, and the trees continue to shake in the breeze.

You start to ask yourself the questions at the back of your mind which you wish not answered.

If Jack got swept away by this, it must be far stronger than he is.
If Yuuki was kidnapped by this, it could snatch you away in an instant.
Even if you found what caused this, what possible chance do you have against it?

"Shut up." You say, once again to yourself. "Just shut up and don't tell me these things."

It's frustrating having that little voice of self-doubt constantly pounding in your head. It's gotten louder as of late, maybe because of your failure with Konditorei and protecting your charge from the higher-ranking ones.

You're not even sure what you would say if you met any of the ones responsible. Would it involve crying? Shooting? Just a normal talk? Or.. would you go back to following orders?

Suddenly, you stop. Ahead on the path, walking away from you, there are figures encased by the shadows. They walk along the path with no sense of quiet or calm. In fact, they seem completely free of worry.
You would say there's.. two or three of them.

>Continue stalking.
>Get closer and listen in.
>Surprise attack!
>Wait for them to get ahead on the path and keep walking.
>Other?

>>45398155
I like to think this is what Jack will look like in about 200 years.
And no one will be able to tell exactly when the change happened.

>>45398244
>Get closer and listen in.

>>45398244
>>Get closer and listen in.

>>45398258
Speaking of a long time... we really need to figure out a way to up our lifespan.
Just living a couple of decades when the locals can live for way more is not workable - and we know that heroes can live very long, we've got at least one asshole as proof.

>>45398293
In Dog Days, people's livespans are increased by just living there. I imagine the same works for us.

>>45398331
Huh, ok, that's pretty sweet.
So we wouldn't leave Tuile behind by dying of old age in just a few decades then.

>Get closer and listen in.

Writing!

Also I am so thankful I made this thread because I'm having a very peculiar technical error which may result in CPM getting canceled. Damn.

>>45398435
What's wrong?

>>45398548
I mean canceled for the day.

I keep everything synced with Spideroak, but it's not connecting today on this computer. So I have none of my CPM images. But since I did DDQ yesterday, I still have those.

Writing continues!

>>45398155
That's about when we should start running.
Either to get away or grab someone else who can explain it.

How's the writing going Announcer?

>>45399505
Had a delay, almost done.

File: Spoiler Image (100 KB, 600x1000)

100 KB JPG

You slowly listen in, past the whistling of the wind through the trees, past the chimes of birds in the sky. Slowly, you focus on something more innate than speaking or walking.
Their breathing.

Their words are like a babbling brook as they echo amongst the trees, but perhaps you can sneak closer and have a listen?

Gently, your feet pick up in speed, and the figures emerge from the midst of darkness.

"..-You idiot."
"I ONLY DO WHAT I AM TOLD!"

"Attacking Jack isn't what you were told, dimwit."

You.. recognize these voices.

"NO, BUT IT IS WHAT I FELT WAS THE RIGHT THING TO DO."
"For fu- From here on out, you're no longer allowed to leave the regiment you're attached to."
"BUT-"
"No excuses. You've caused enough damage already."

There's a pause, and the memories swirl in your head.
Where have you heard these voices before? It's like you've.. repressed the memories of their voices.

"We have one confirmed, did Dominque get any more?"
"HAVEN'T HEARD FROM 'IM."

"Dimwitted dolt is probably the one that attacked the castle."

'Dimwitted dolt'..'Dimwit'
You know this voice!

"Two of them are fighting the demon, so that leaves three back in town. I want those found before Sundown, clear?"
"YOU GOT IT, POPS."
"Never call me that again."

You know this voice, and it makes you tremble!
That's Greta's uncle! The reason you fled Konditorei with Greta!

It's.. like you should be following him, but shouldn't? You're not sure what to do. This is kind of backwards.
Less than a month ago, he was the one writing your orders. You were never technically relieved from that.
But- Should you?
He DID order you on a suicide mission.

>Keep following and listening.
>Turn around and run!
>Approach them and ask what the big deal is?
>Start shooting!
>Other?

>>45399637
Wait, what, they got a hero?
Fuck.

>>45399637
>>Keep following and listening.

>>45399637
>Keep following and listening.
No engaging and be ready to split.

>>45399637
Is there anyone that looks like they could fight Kayda and, you know, win?

>>45399936
I'd be wary of someone who speaks in all caps

>Keep following and listening.

WRiting!

>>45399991
Only one I'm really worried about is the super-hunter, but I wonder if Kayda knows how good these people are at fighting so she could maybe give us a hint on how she measures up against them?

We need to be ready for a fight.
Goddammit Jack please be ok.
There's so many fluffy tails you've yet to touch!

File: Dark_Woods2.jpg (484 KB, 1400x788)

484 KB JPG

Your legs lock, and you suddenly find it difficult to walk.
It can't be, it can't be that man.

The man who ordered you to your death.
The man who locked Greta away to rot.
The man who admitted his hatred of you to your face.
The man who latched you to that maid.

It's him, without a shadow of a doubt.
A part of you is afraid, a part of you is uneasy, a part of you feels like you should be reporting to him!
And- oh no, there's another argument happening in your mind again.

You quickly catch back up with them. At the very least you should try to understand what they are doing all the way out here in Biscotti.

"Go check Jack and see how he's doing with that demon."
"CAN DO, AND THEN-"
"No, check how he's doing with the demon, then come right back. I don't have all day to wait for your dumb lumphead."

"CAN DO!"
"Stop."

Both of them grind to a halt, and then the small one turns to the big one.
"Hand me the girl. Don't take her to Jack just so he can take her back again."

"OH, RIGHT."
The two figures stand next to each other, and the much lankier figure suddenly seems encumbered.

Could it be..?

With a deafening crack, the big guy takes off through the canopy of the forest. The smaller figure dodges falling sticks and twigs from his departure.

He sighs, and then adjusts his voice.

"You can come out now."

What!? He's not even looking at you!

>Hold still, do not move a muscle.
>Make yourself known
>Shoot him!
>Run away!
>Other?

>>45400737
>Shoot him!
>Run away!

>>45400737
>Hold still, do not move a muscle.

So, I say we shoot, anyone have any argument against that?
These are all bear assholes, right Announcer?

>>45400874
>"Hand me the girl. Don't take her to Jack just so he can take her back again."

Yeah, we might hit whoever he's carrying.

>>45400737
>Make yourself known
Gun at the ready

>>45400809
The girl has been kidnapped, I don't think we want to run away?
We want to save her, surely?

>>45400891
Announcer, how good is Kayda at aiming now?

>>45400900
You think we can save Yuuki from those that managed to subdue her? Really?

>>45400952
Well what should we do then?
The guy is alone, why not just attack him and grab Yuuki before running the fuck away?

>>45400993
Get help? We can't beat him.

>>45401015
>>45400952
A lot of assumptions being made. I would think the big guy was the one who did that, not this guy.

>>45401015
If we run away he can also get away, though.
They've managed to stop Jack from getting anywhere, if we run away there's no one that can stop them.

>>45401038
See, that's what I'm thinking as well.
This dude's old, no reason he should be able to kick ass.
That old guy who Jack punched in the bear kingdom also wasn't able to fight worth shit, it was that idiot prince what's-his-face who was a pain in the ass.

>>45401085
>This dude's old, no reason he should be able to kick ass.
I'm willing to bet that he's good with elemental magic.

>>45401115
Is he fast enough to start casting when a hero goes all out with a strike at some vulnerable spot?

>>45400737
Fuck, it, shoot.
Attacking has generally worked out ok against the bears.

Didn't we have some combat system earlier in the quest where heroes were awesome?

>>45401168
Sad to say, that combat system is out of practice now. Too many numbers, not very dynamic, lots of things to keep track of.

So I'm seeing the consensus is to come in shooting, are we in agreement?

>>45401215
Well, some sort of system to make sure heroes are the best (otherwise, why would they be summoned?) would be nice.

>>45389758
So hey what was with this roll, if you don't mind me asking?

>>45401263
The heroes are already the best.

I don't get why people are assuming they aren't just because musclehead beat one hero on a bum roll and ninjas kidnapped one hero who was naked in her room. Kind of an overreaction, right?

>>45401368
First Kayda was kidnapped, then Yuuki has now been kidnapped.
So that's at least twice now that heroes are proven not to be all that impressive.

>Shoot him!

Seems to be the consensus.
Writing!

>>45401537
Plus, yes, that bear prince who managed to make Jack run.

>>45401537
It's hard to defend against lots of foes. And they're relatively strong, even if they can't compete on a one to one basis.

>>45401537
>>45401577
First off it was Louise, second off she was naked in her room.
Also that prince is a freak. wacky stuff going on with that.

>>45401650
>Also that prince is a freak. wacky stuff going on with that.
That prince creeps me out.
Probably took some sort of combat drugs or something.

Everyone, I've been interrupted, be back shortly.

>>45401856
Hope it's nothing too bad.

>>45401539
Aww, goddammit, too late. I bet he's either talking to someone else or just said that on the off chance somebody in following him.

File: image.png (83 KB, 578x380)

83 KB PNG

>>45401987
You might be right.

Rolled 88 (1d100)

Hey, real fast, could I get a 1d100, best of three?

Rolled 4 (1d20)

Rolled 46 (1d100)

>>45402313

Rolled 58 (1d100)

>>45402313

Rolled 12 (1d100)

>>45402313

>>45402313
And I'm gonna guess we don't get that 88 so our hero will be shown up by some jackass?
Again?

Things aren't looking great.

I hope that, being a hero, we get like a +30 bonus to rolls or something.

>>45402498
I'd be more comfortable with arbitrary DCs than simple roll offs.

>>45402594
That'd also be nice.
Less chance for some random fellow to beat a hero that way.

>>45402594
What makes you think that was a roll-off?

Writing continues.

>>45402661
ASSUMPTIONS

But now, I'm assuming that was for Yuuki's efforts at possible escape.

So Jack and Cody are fighting a demon, Louise and Dorje are still at the castle. and Yuuki is with papa bear and hopefully about to kick his shit in.

Also FUCK the bears and FUCK the cats and FUCK all the FUCKERS who are a part of this conspiracy. All I want to do is pet fluffy and scaly tails. But NNNOOO, these FUCKERS have sticks so far up their arses and keep on interfering with their bullshit plans so we can't do that.

>>45402747
We've got a general now.
We're gonna find out everything.
Get this guy captured and it'll be even better.

So this guy treated Kayda like shit.
Is there any chance we can reduce him to begging while in hysterics over someone infinitely his superior disliking him?

I just want to hurt so many people, like god DAMN Announcer, be proud of the fact you have created a world were I have wanted to get more than 7 characters killed at once, because HOLY SHIT! This is a flustercluck of epic proportions, and Jack is gonna take a Vacation after all this is done.

>>45402917
Same - starting with the bear prince and the current ruler of bearland, and working my way down.

>>45402800
To do that we need to find a place where we can inflict actual pain upon these douches because them knowing that nothing truly bad can happen to them n a barrier makes interrogations difficult.

My theory about whats going on is that apart from the bears who have that deal with that random guy whose country was destroyed. All the big shots from the various nations don't like it that heroes from another world where called in (as well as possible powerhungry nobles) because they think that they don;t need them. The bears are utilizing this to get the heroes out of the way so that they can go back to doing whatever their nefarious evil plan is. Also the cats are behind everything. FUCK CATS why can't they be more like animu version with majestic lions.

>>45402957
Go right to the edge of the barrier then.
Nothing says we have to do the interrogation inside one.

>all catland's faul
Fuck that, it's the bears that're to blame.
They're the ones who have their rulership treat their hero like shit unlike in catland where at least the royalty in command was nice.
And there is where we met that ancient hero.

>>45402949
I don't think the bear prince(ess) knows what the fuck is going on I thin (s)He thinks (s)He's actually a girl.

>>45403041
I meant that one who's fucked in the head.

File: 42779515.png (1.54 MB, 900x1200)

1.54 MB PNG

>>45402957
>>45403017
Clam down. Think of all the fluffy extremities we'll get back to molesting once this is taken care of.

>>45403121
The Fluffy is what makes all this bulshit worth it, but god damn it's cutting close to the limits of both my and what I suspect is Jack's patience.

>>45403060
Good thing we can kill him in a barrier.

>>45403312
Good thing Jack's hot head operates with a liquid cooling then.

>>45403312
Jack is a pirate. How adverse do you think he is to taking a knife to someone?

>>45403355
I believe the only thing stopping him at this point is the fact he hasn't figured out a way to actually make it hurt.

>>45403391
OOOO. Remember when jack took Madeline to the beach. Lets bury them to their heads in sand then sick the sea spiders on them.

>>45403121
Ah Tuile.. you and your fluffy tail will soon be within our grasp again.

>>45403121
Eh yeah, let's calm down a little.
Announcer might get disturbed.

>>45403471
Remember when everyone hated her. Good times. (not about hating her but our problems where oh so simple)
>>45403505
I'm perfectly calm anon. Thinking about all the horrible stuff we're going to do to all these fools is making me feel so much better.

File: Uhoh.jpg (123 KB, 1280x720)

123 KB JPG

EEK!?
He sees you!?
How! You were perfect! That was the best effort you think you've ever made!

Even your BEST effort isn't enough?!

..

The maid was right.
You're useless.

"Hmph." The lanky figure says to himself. "Thought so. Doesn't hurt to check."

He turns to.. walk away?!

..
He thinks you're so beneath him that he doesn't even have to fight you.
That.

YOU'RE-

You stand up, gun trained right on his face.
CLACK
"BASTARD!"
"What-? THERE's SOMEONE-?"

BANG!

The shiftless form spins in place, throwing the burden from his shoulders. He grasps at his torso while swearing!
"RED GIRL, IS THAT YOU-"

BANG!

He reels once more, and then brings a tiny stick up above his head!
The stick, is glowing..

BANG!

Until it isn't.
It bursts with a powerful blue glow that envelopes the right half of his body, and magic sparks fly and course through his body.

You rush in quick, and precise. Using the knife on your rifle, you stab forward into him! He eeks a painful groan before falling back onto his butt!
He reaches into his robes, his now-charred beard falls over the holes in his clothing, before bringing out a sheet of partridge.

"WAIT!" He commands, "RED GIRL, I SIGNED YOUR SUMMONING AGREEMENT, AND YOU WILL LISTEN TO ME."

>What?
>Hop back! You don't know what this is or what it's for!
>Shoot him again!
>Grab Yuuki and run!
>Pin him to the forest floor and try to take that!
>Other?

>>45403505
Pfft I don't care. Think about ways you want to torture all you want.

>>45403669
>Shoot him again!
>Grab Yuuki and run!

I forget, does that make him her summoner and necessary for recharging? I thought the prince(ess) was responsible for that.

>>45403669
>>Shoot him again!
Oh go suck a dick you lying FUCK.

>>45403787
Pretty sure he's lying.
Kayda was already feeling better when reunited with the prince.

>>45403797
Oh and I'd like to add, can we turn him into a fluffball and then take him with us?
Because if so... one more interrogation target.

>>45403669
>>Shoot him again!
>>Grab Yuuki and run!

>>45403669
>Shoot him again!
>Grab Yuuki and run!
FFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKK YYYYYYYYYYYYOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUU
>>45403787
You are correct the contract means nothing, I just deleted my post to add trying to take it from him but its probably a trap so best to ignore it.

File: Most Curious.jpg (57 KB, 637x685)

57 KB JPG

>>45403669
>RED GIRL, I SIGNED YOUR SUMMONING AGREEMENT

>>45403787
He is literally useless for Kayda.
He doesn't heal her up when she sleeps next to him, which is the only real influence a summoner has on a hero.
We can smack him around like a pinata and it won't bother us even slightly.

>>45403669
>Grab Yuuki and run!

>>45403872
Means nothing. The only thing that means something is who did the summoning. Little Tsun Fox is the one who signed Jacks summoning agreement but Kiku is the one who did it.

Can I convince anyone to grab him as well?
If we do, we can then bring him along to be interrogated later.
And frankly we need more info.

Given these people turn into fluffballs when you beat them enough, it should be easy to carry him.

File: highpitchedscreaming.png (156 KB, 500x240)

156 KB PNG

>>45403669
>mfw i read "shiftless" as "shirtless"
god fucking damn it i wouldn't survive nudistbro being a traitor

>Take the silly paper
>Keep shooting

>>45403669
Can we say the following
"Shut up you filthy misbegotten flea-infected JACKASS.
Say one more thing that isn't begging for mercy and I'll ask all other heroes to bring you outside the barrier to deal with you."

>>45403960
If he turns into a puffball Aboso-fucking-lutely.
>>45403941
Meant Keiko instead of Kiku. Atsuko is little Tsun Fox Keiko is little green fox

>>45403960
Anyone?

>>45403941
>>45404054
>Kiku
Wrong quest but good taste

>>45404064
We need to fluffball him first. We already shot him twice, we just need to keep shooting.

>>45404141
Sure, just saying that when we do, we grab him as well before we GTFO.

Rolled 19 (1d20)

Trying to knock his block off?
Cool!

Roll a 1d100, best of three.

Rolled 3 (1d100)

>>45404307

Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>45404307
If he puffballs we take him as well.

Rolled 83 (1d100)

>>45404307
RAAAAAGGH

Rolled 51 (1d100)

>>45404307

>>45404351
rules of nature?

>>45404377
Rules of my DICK

>>45404377
Fuck that would be a sight to see, little Kayda beating the shit out of this fucker to rules of nature. I can see it now. Her throwing him about the place, slamming into trees and the ground, just wrecking his shit. It's beautiful.

you know what we need we need a smug Keiko

Rolled 84 (1d100)

Damn son.

Writing!

>>45404351
So we puffballed him, right?

>>45404573
Maybe he can't be puffballed like his son. But that just means he can die in a barrier.

>>45404746
Well hopefully we puffballed him, so we can grab him along with Yuuki.
That other guy looks to be too stupid to do shit, so it should be fine.

File: Dark_woods_cry.jpg (207 KB, 494x750)

207 KB JPG

'He's right you know.'

It's that.. feeling again. That feeling like I'm doing something wrong.
'He signed your summoning spell. He's still Greta's uncle. He is the ruling king of Konditorei. Doesn't that mean anything to you?'

"Shut."

You grab his hand, and pull his miserable hide toward you.
Just so your fist and meet halfway with his skull.

His head hits the forest floor with such force that it bounces, and reflects off a misshapen tree root with a hollow 'THUNK'.

"REDSKIN, YOU WILL OBE-" He says, his voice cut off with a hit from your shoe.

"SHUT UP!" You yell. "FILTHY MISBEGOTTEN FLEA-INFECTED JACKASS!"

The butt of your rifle comes down hard on his skull. A sickening crack fills the woods, and the whole world seems to glow a bright blue.
His clothing starts to peel, first with his cloak, and then with his outer protective leather armor. It peels with the scratching of a beast as you rain blows down onto his tiny, anorexic body.
With a "Pssshhh." noise, a powerful gust nearly throws you over.

The forest is quiet now. All that remains on the damp surface of the leafy earth is the burden the man was carrying, your rifle, and a small fuzzy ball.

You can't help but feel as if you won in the worst possible way.

'You've really done it now.'
'Greta will NEVER forgive you.'
'No one ever trusts a traitor.'

"SHUT UP!" You reach to the earth and yank a root up with effortless ease. "SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UUUUUUP."
The gnarled implement mangles and splinters in your hand.

"Shut up, please."

..

"Yuuki?"
You suddenly remember something, important.

Picking yourself up, you scramble over to the motionless form. You tear some kind of wrapper off of it.
It's definitely Yuuki, but something is wrong. Her eyes are closed, her mouth is agape.

There's some kind of small insignia on her forehead. It glows dimly in the forest night.

>Swear some more.
>Cry some more.
>Grab everything and get going.
>Hit yourself.
>Shake Yuuki.
>Scream.
>Other?

>>45405201
>You can't help but feel as if you won in the worst possible way.
Fuck no this was great.
We should institute regular beatings for the jackass, make all his people watch.
Maybe that'll beat some goddamn humility into them.

>>45405201
>>Grab everything and get going.

We've been magicked hard

>>45405201
>>Grab everything and get going.

>>45405258
Yeah we probably need to speak to someone. And I know just the cat for the job.

Do people feel pain before they turn into fuzzballs?

>>45405258
Yeah, that HAS to be what's going on.
Someone's fucking with our head.

>>45405201
Atta girl.
>Take all the stuff
>Grab Yuuki and kingball and return
>While crying

>>45405201
Grabbing everything also means carrying that wannabe king, right?

>>45405370
I don't think so. I think its mostly shock.
>>45405406
If everything means everything then yes.

>>45405370
Yeah, i'm too sure it's not just Kayda's self-doubt.

Also, does us capturing the king mean his psycho son is technically in charge now?

Regardless, we need to quickly deliver kingball to Biscotti. Galette isn't the right place right now. We'll have to do some serious denobling before.

>>45405429
>I don't think so. I think its mostly shock.
Shock doesn't have voices in your head scream at you for being a traitor

>>45405201
>Take all the stuff
>Grab Yuuki and kingball and return

>>45405372
Crying might make us less able to run.
And boy do we need to get a move on so nothing intercepts us.

>>45405493
Hey psycho son is an idiot, I'm totally on board with putting the enemy leadership in his hands.

>>45405498
No. Shock before turning into fuzzballs, not the voices in Kayda's head.
>>45405493
Kind of. That guy they are working with is probably the guy in charge.

>>45405201
Swear and cry but grab everything/one and leave without haste.

>>45405498
This.
Something has to be wrong.
It's blatantly obvious that no one's gonna dislike her for what she did against this jackass, but she still thinks something bad will happen because of this.

>>45405523
We need to get emotions discharged, though. Kayda isn't exactly the shining example of mental health.
Our first priority on character change should be administering military-grade hugs to Kayda.

>>45405615
Yeah and it seems a little to weird to be self loathing.

>>45405591
Crying means we can't run as fast.
This is a bad idea.
We need to get a move on before something happens that might grab the wannabe king from us.

>>45405647
We can sit down and have a good cry+hugged combo when we're safe.
Right now, we're still in the "someone sneaks up and grabs the enemy leadership before we can get them to our allies" phase of things.

>>45405656
I can see that coming from abuse, though.
But all this talk about how she's a traitor?
That's too convenient for the bears.

>>45405710
I agree with everything you said.

>>45405767
What do you think of this vote then:
>>45405523
?

>>45405833
see
>>45405270

>Grab everything and run
>Cry when we're safe.

That's about what I'm seeing?
If so, I'll start writing.

>>45406010
Seems like it.

>>45406010
Good by me

>>45406010
That's what it looks like to me.

So group hug with everyone focused on Kayda?
That seems like a decent enough idea?

>>45406282
That is the BEST idea.

Next post almost done, I swear.

>>45406469
Heck everyone probably needs hugs after this.

Looking at the thread, I'm pleased we had it over 2 days.
Posts were, what, in the 80s last night?

>>45407391
bout 70's i think now were in 281

File: Spoiler Image (489 KB, 744x1052)

489 KB JPG

What have you done.

"Yuuki!?"
You shake, and shake, and shake.
But it's no use, she's not responding.

What have you done?!

"Y-YUUKI!?"

Your mouth opens once more, but only a tiny squeak emerges from it.
Quickly, you grab your rifle and sling it over your shoulder. You pick Yuuki up into both hands and start to take off.
That's when you remember, that man.

Jack will probably want to have a talk with him.
Not only that, you're sure someone who wouldn't want to wring his little neck out would also like to hear his side of the story.

His side of the story.
He'll tell everyone that you're under his control.
Or worse, he'll tell everyone that you're a traitor. That you're not to be trusted, or even listened to.

Would Greta even listen to him anymore? She thinks very highly of him, even if you think he's a monster to be disposed of.

A part of you wants nothing more than to just drop him into the abyss and never hear from him again.
You know that you can't do that though. There is no hole deep enough to hold him for very long.

Slowly, you pick up the bear ball. Somehow, it's retained the large fluffy beard.

With Yuuki balanced in both arms, you take off running for the town.

'Kill him.'
What!?

'Kill the bear. If he goes to Biscotti, he's just gonna squeal.'
This is getting too weird for you.

Your pace quickens, and the wind starts to whip at your hair.

You just want things to go back to normal. You don't want to take this thing back and have it tell everyone mountains of lies.
Or maybe, they're truths that you don't want to accept just yet.

In the distance, you see daylight. Your speed quickens to meet the warmth embrace of sunshine.
Your footing gives way, and you sink to your knees.

"Hey." You hear a voice almost right next to you.
Your head pans up to meet Dorje's eyes.
"Need a hand with that?"

>Cry and hug him.
>"NO!" run away.
>Give him Yuuki and sob.
>Pull yourself together, you had it all along!
>Don't say anything. Just stare
>Other?

Sorry about that delay, I had the same problem that cancelled CPM today happen just now. Where Spideroak wouldn't update for the files I wanted.

>>45407945
>'Kill him.'
>What!?
>'Kill the bear. If he goes to Biscotti, he's just gonna squeal.'
>This is getting too weird for you.
Alright, NOW we all have to agree someone is fucking with Kayda's head, right?
They're trying to make sure we can't interrogate the dude.

>>45407945
So, let's tell Dorje about Jack and Cody as we move on?

>>45407945
>Pull yourself together, you had it all along!

>>45407945
>>Don't say anything. Just stare
>>Other?
where did you come from

>>45407945
>>Pull yourself together, you had it all along!
>>Ask him what he's doing here
Announcer I'm getting real tired of this shit.

>>45407945
>Cry and hug him.

>>45408334
>Announcer I'm getting real tired of this shit.
What's wrong?

>>45408393
Kayda's head problems I don't like how its so negative and it feels so wrong and pervasive. It must be some form of magic bullshit and I want to fix it. But any action we take to fix it's OOC knowledge, so it feels like we're cheating if we try. GRRR so fucking frustrating.

>>45407945
>Cry and hug him.

>>45408516
It's entirely reasonable at this point for her to say "I'm hearing voices that aren't mine"

Maybe we should do a check on the back of her neck for strange runes.

>>45408859
Yes I hope this happens because I don't like Kayda being like this. CURSE YOU ANNOUNCER FOR MAKING ME CARE!

>>45407945
>Don't say anything. Just stare

>>Don't say anything. Just stare
>where did you come from
>What are you doing here

Optional: Cry hug/ don't cryhug. You can vote on that while I'm writing.

Writing!

>>45408859
Checking everyone for weird shit after this attack is important.

>>45409180
Cry a little bit and subtly beg for a hug.

>>45409180
>cry just a little

File: Dorje_2.png (341 KB, 600x660)

341 KB PNG

You feel so dumbstruck right now.
Here's is this kid, of whom you barely know.

Yet, wherever you go, there he is.

"Kayda?"

Where did he come from?

"Kayda? Are you hurt?! But-"

He kneels down to check on Yuuki, noticing the blank look on her face. "Yuuki! Say something! Yuuki?!"


"W-" A word manages to escape your gaping maw. "Where did you come from? What are you doing here?"

"Yuuki?!" He shakes her one last time, before looking up to meet your gaze. "Uhh, Well. I followed you. Fritelli told me to stay back in the castle, but I wanted to help too! Besides, she's not my mother."

"Oh." You say, blankly.

She's not your mother, either. She's not even from your country.
Yet, you listened to her.

Huh, your cheeks feel warm.
Why is that kid getting closer to you?!

"Hey, don't cry. We're safe now." He takes out a white cloth and hands it to you. "What happened in there? Why am I always late to everything?"

"WHY DIDN'T YOU HELP?!" You spontaneously squawk at him. The cloth feels nice against your eyelids.
"Well." He sits back. "I was GOING to help, but then you started screaming and punching that guy. I decided to just leave you to it after that."

That jerk, that rude, mean, stupid, dumb, white-haired, jerk. Worthless idiot not even bothering to help or see if I'm okay or-

"Hey, calm down. It's fine. Why the red face?" He seems oblivious to your anger with him.
Dumb JERK.
This is just making more tears leave your eyes. It's pathetic.

"Stop! Stop! Please! Is it something I said?!" Dorje leans forward and pulls you into a hug.

>"NO LET GO!"
>"It's- it's fine, let's just get Yuuki back."
>"Please take Yuuki back, I'm worried Jack is in trouble."
>"I'm in no condition to fight. Let's just go back."
>"Did you see the knights? I think we need their help."
>Sit here for a little while longer.
>Other?

>>45409918
So I wouldn't mind Dorje and Kayda ending up together when they're older, I'll just say that much.

>>45409918
>"Did you see the knights? I think we need their help."
>"Jack's in trouble, and so's Cody."

>>45409918
>>"Did you see the knights? I think we need their help."
Yes, Yeeesss Kayda, overcome the weakness of the foul black arts that hold sway over you, shrug of the inferior mind control techniques of the unenlightened and open yourself to the light and warmth that is the church of the tail.

>>45409918
Do knights have some sort of messaging magic?

>>45409918
>"Did you see the knights? I think we need their help."

>>45409998
This

It's just one guy going near Jack and Cody, right?
I hope they can beat him.

>>45410558
why would you even doubt that?