Have a good class Story-T

>>1907174
Like you I'm in class. And most of my night is taken by martail arts so ill post when I can. FOR THE GOLEMS.

Can we fix twit

>>1907213
I hate phone posting..
Can we fix IT the construct. And any ideas for a name as we pull it apart?

>>1907213
>>1907214
Fuck your golems.
We'll make it into proper power armor.

>>1907217
Need to study the golem first. But i'm all up for it. It's briken anyway and we don't know how to reprogram it.

>>1907213
Let's investigate the machine's workings first, and see if there's anything salvageable in its memory banks.

Pretty sure it's illegal to let autonomous machines run around, anyway.

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>>1907174

"How many days are we stuck out here again?"

"Three days; the clipper that dropped us off is making the trip to Airgrid. They're not out personal escort".

Dutch and Archmage continue idly shooting the wind, relaxing next to the fire.

It was nighttime when you made it out of the Ruin, so the three of you decided on heading further inland for shelter.

Stretching out, you take another bite of your Rations. The area was nice enough, sheltered and out of the way. You've got your belongings down next to you, including the bot.

Now what?
> Talk to Dutch
> Talk to Archmage
> Start working on the bot
> Other

>>1907264
Are we in any way familiar with what the bot is? If not, maybe dutch or Archmage might know something

>>1907264
>Start working on the bot
Make sure not to disassemble it to point where it would be more cumbersome to carry. Try figuring out where its hard drives are. Be mindful of traps, especially if it's a military bot they could be downright lethal.

>>1907266

None of you have any idea what this bot is or how it was made. Golems are almost non-existent in this world aside from the Titan-class ones that guard Safe Havens simply because there are far cheaper and more efficient alternatives.

>>1907267
Remove it's arm blades in case our fuckery causes it to spring back to life.

>>1907264
> Start working on the bot

>>1907266
>>1907267
>>1907272
>>1907274

Let's see what the bot is like.

Writin'

(Forgot to add this)

[ARTIFICER QUEST PART 11 START]

>>1907264

Well, you've been putting it off this for long enough. Now that you've got the time to waste, might as well get down to it.

Grabbing your tools out of your bag, you pull the construct to the side so it's a bit out of the way.

The only question is what to start with first?
> Examine the damage you did to it
> Try to find the internal CPU
> Start Dismantling (which part?)
> Other

>>1907277
>Examine the damage you did to it

>>1907277
Examine the damage we did and remove weapons

>>1907277
>> Start Dismantling (which part?)
Remove the arm blades, then look at their mechanics.

>>1907277
> Examine the damage you did to it

>>1907278
>>1907282
>>1907284

Let's take a look.

> Roll me three 1d100+12's please

Rolled 39 + 12 (1d100 + 12)

>>1907285

Rolled 19 + 12 (1d100 + 12)

>>1907285

One more roll anons.

Rolled 55 + 12 (1d100 + 12)

>>1907285

>>1907302

That's a 67, Success.

Writin'

>>1907277

First things first, you should really see what you did to the construct during your fight.

So, grabbing your tools, you start poking around the general neck area. There's not much you can do without fully taking it a part, but after a few minutes of work you can't help but reflexively wince.

You... did quite the damage to the main infrastructure. The neck must have been where the main control lines and wiring was run through. You can tell because your poking and prodding reveals several complex lines that you just flat out cut through and irreversibly ruined.

The good news is that you don't have to worry about this thing suddenly starting back up. The bad news is pretty much the exact same thing.

What now?
> Try to find the internal CPU
> Start Dismantling (which part?)
> Other

>>1907305
>> Try to find the internal CPU

>>1907305
>> Try to find the internal CPU

>>1907305
> Try to find the internal CPU
And HDD

>>1907306
>>1907307
>>1907308

If we're lucky, it'll have a USB port.

> Roll me three 1d100+22's please

Rolled 2 + 22 (1d100 + 22)

>>1907311

Rolled 96 + 22 (1d100 + 22)

>>1907311

Rolled 18 + 22 (1d100 + 22)

>>1907311

>>1907316

That's a 118, Outstanding Success.

Writin'

>>1907305

Based solely on the fact that severing the neck managed to disable the entirety of the construct, you begin to work on the 'head'.

It's slow going, as you need to be extremely careful with where you're using your Multitool. But that effort pays off in spades when you managed to carefully remove some of the armor without damaging anything.

After clipping a few wires, you gingerly slide the entirety of the CPU out. Even luckier, you manage to get what you can only guess is is the 'optics' of the construct out without damage.

> You have obtained 1 Unknown Grade Unknown Type CPU!
> You have obtained 1 Unknown Grade Unknown Type Targeting Suite!

With some deliberation, you eventually grab your clean spare shirt and place the two pieces on that.

Judging by how dark it is, you've got time for one more thing before you should really be getting to sleep. You are on first watch this coming morning after all.

Now what?
> Dissemble (which part?)
> Talk to Dutch
> Talk to Archmage
> Other

>>1907328
Dis assemble weapons. And find a secure location to keep this shit. As in warn our friends we will shoot what ever comes near, so don't startle us levels of security

>>1907328
Pack everything carefully up so we don't forget or lose anything in the morning, then go socialize with Dutch.

>>1907328
Secure construct and talk to Archmage.

>>1907335
Changing to this. BUT MAKE IT SUPER SECURE

Writin' will resume in 2 hrs

>>1907335
>>1907353

Let's see what Dutch is up to

Writin'

>>1907328

Thinking about it, you'll have plenty of time to work on this tomorrow. So, instead you pack up your belongings, giving extra care to the CPU and Targeting Suite you just aquired, and head over to where Dutch is just poking at the fire with a stick.

He gives you a grin as you walk over and sit down next to him, "Hey there, John, finally found some time in your schedule to speak with the meat bags?"

"Yeah," You snort in amusement, "Gotta set aside some time to talk with the pitiful mortals".

The two of you snicker at the usual banter, letting the quiet noises of the night take over for a bit.

Anything you want to ask?
> "Still don't think you need a weapons upgrade?"
> "Dutch, what exactly are you doing working for the Genovese? Think it'll get you somewhere?"
> "We hitting the bars when we get back?"
> Stay silent
> Other

>>1907458
>> "Still don't think you need a weapons upgrade?"

>>1907458
"we hitting the bars"
then
"why are you working?"

>>1907458
> "We hitting the bars when we get back?"

We can hopefully leave the depressing 'Yo pls ditch the mafia' talk until there is whiskey present.

>>1907463
>>1907467

We know a few watering holes.

Writin'

>>1907458

Really, after all that's happened in this dive thus far, there's only one thing to say.

"We hitting the bars when we get back?"

Dutch starts laughing again, "Oh man, with what we're getting paid for this you're godsdamn right we're hitting the bars".

"What, got a few places in mind?" You can't help the grin on your face at this point.

"You joking? I just know the Genovese place; I've been in Shirahoro all of two hours," Your friend grabs your shoulder and drags you closer, "How about you? You know anywhere good?"

Your response?
> "I do, but the dude in charge has a strict 'no violence' policy so I think we're both out"
> "I know a few places we can hit"
> "Isn't half the fun of a bar crawl just wandering about drunk off your ass?"
> Other

>>1907494
> "I do, but the dude in charge has a strict 'no violence' policy so I think we're both out"

>>1907494
I know a few places, but the decent ones have no violence policies. so that's us out

>>1907531
>>1907522

They, unfortunately, have standards.

Writin'

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>>1907494

"I know a few," You say, your voice full of humor, "Unfortunately, all the decent ones have a strict 'no violence' policy so we're out".

That gets another laugh out of him, the two of you enjoying a chuckle in self-depreciation, "Seriously, how the hell have you managed to stay in a 'no violence allowed' place long enough to figure that out?"

"Hey!" There's a scowl on your face, "I can be civil".

"Sure you can, Johnny boy," There's a sneer on Dutch's face, "How many guys did you beat in all those bar fights back in Airgrid?"

"That's bullshit and you know it; stupid fuckers picking a fight..."

There's a second before your stoicism cracks again.

"Seriously, how'd you find out about those places? Weren't you in Shirahoro for, like, three days?"

Your response?
> Mention Sierra
> Deflect the question
> Bullshit it
> Other

>>1907558
> Deflect the question

>>1907558
>I made friends in previous town, they got reference to this respectable establishment.

>>1907558
well you see, I met this angle and she sent me to this old master monk and from then we escaped a giant demon of corruption only to be stopped by an evil egg riding a visious train like monster, that we escaped by cutting off its tail and escaping on it. then the angle met with her half angle brother and then I figured it out as I was drunk and tried to beat someone up

[its TECHNICALY true]

>>1907561
>>1907565
>>1907567

Deflect deflect.

Writin'

>>1907558

"Eh, I met a few good folks back in that backwater Badlands town; they gave me a few good recommendations".

Dutch turns to look at you, "You mentioned those folks before, said the three of you make the trip to Shirahoro after everything went down".

"I did," You just raise an eyebrow.

"Well, any chance I'm gonna meet these two?"

"Eh," Shrugging, you can't help the yawn that escapes you, "Maybe. Regardless, I'm gonna hit the hay now. I'll talk to you in the morning".

Your old friend waves you off, standing up to get ready to take the first watch.

In the meantime, you find a decent enough place to sleep. Getting as comfortable as you can, you stretch out along the ground near the fire.

It takes some time, but eventually the sounds of the night lull you to sleep...

> Roll me three 1d100's please

>>1907558
Replace angel with fae and i'm okay with this.>>1907567

Rolled 76 (1d100)

>>1907582
[san check]

Rolled 64 (1d100)

>>1907582
Nighf raid?

One more roll anons, you just don't need a 1 at this point.

>>1907600
Makes me wonder were everyone is. But i guess i will roll again?

Rolled 53 (1d100)

>>1907603
Ops fucked up

>>1907603

Eh, considering that I more or less run this quest constantly rather than at a set time it's pretty normal for people to come and go.

>>1907586

76, Success.

Writin'

>>1907582

It's never easy to sleep in the dirt, but you manage well enough.

Eventually, Archmage shakes you awake, informing you that things have been quiet before heading over to sleep himself.

Standing up and popping your back, you get ready to begin your watch.

> Congratulations! Your experimentation with mana and its direct manipulation have earned you the skill: Mana Sculpting! Current Skill Rank: Untrained (0)!

Feeling rather refreshed despite the crappy accommodations, your watch passes without trouble.

The sun rises over your little stretch of uninhabited wilds, Dutch and Archmage awakening immediately after.

Now what?
> Talk to Dutch
> Talk to Archmage
> Work on the construct more
> Other

>>1907623
>Talk to Archmage
Ask how the ruins lined up to the expectations

>>1907654

Archmage it is.

Writin'

>>1907693
Meh fuck it Archy it is.

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>>1907695

It's morning at this point; everyone's awake.

>>1907623

Thinking about it, you should probably check in with Archmage. He was really only here for one thing in particular, after all.

So, with that in mind, you head over to where the middle-aged man is eating his breakfast.

"John," He states as you walk over and sit down near him, "You need something?"

"Just wondering how things went for you during the Dive; you find what you were looking for?"

There's a moment of hesitation, his eyes looking around for a moment, "... no, I didn't. There were no signs of anything related to Blood Magic in there".

You lean back with a bit of a sigh, "I figured that's how it was, you were right in saying that there wasn't exactly much to find down there".

"Well, I suppose that's not entirely true," Looking back up at Archmage, you note that he's looking over to where he's keeping those computers you found, "While at first thought they might seem useless, these computers just may be a massive find".

"And how's that?" You can't help your curiosity.

"It'll take a lot of work," He says, adjusting his glasses, "We're going to have to call in a few experts in electronics and coding to figure out how to work the programming. But, but..." It's odd, seeing this kind of light in his eyes, "If we're lucky, they might contain a kind of dictionary of the language of their original users. Can you imagine that, John? The chance to resurrect a dead language..."

"You really are a scholar, getting all excited over a dead language," You can't help but roll your eyes a bit as the mage seems to catch and reign in his enthusiasm, "I'm sure the main draw of those computers'll be the hardware, not what's on it".

There's a bit of exasperation is the sigh Archmage lets out, "Yes, that is true. If we could learn how to reverse engineer this technology, it could spring our systems ahead several generations. That is something that the Don would be extremely interesting in working on. We'd need someone experienced in magitech to help us with that, however..."

There's a slightly awkward silence as he gives you a rather meaningful look.
> "We can talk about a different contract when that time comes"
> "So, any ideas where you might be able to find more clues to that Blood Magic?"
> Stay silent
> Leave
> Other

>>1907730
> Other: I'm glad that we haven't found a rune. Although with so many corpses around we got lucky none of then activated one. If one guy blood was enough to cause what i had seen...i shudder in thinking what so many goblins could have unleashed. Hopefully now the ruin if clean and we cab avoid these things getting hurt and acidently activating it.

>>1907740
this and
>new LEGAL contract when this one expires MIGHT be doable

>>1907740
>>1907750

Continuing the conversation.

Writin'

>>1907730
>"Chances are I'll be around Shirahoro for a while, and while I'm not really interested in returning to the fold of organization, maybe I'll be open to an occasional, by the books, magitech job."

>"what kind of society used to use these ruins anyway? Are they even the same people that controlled that blighted hole?"

>>1907730

"Once services and pay have been fully rendered due to the completion of this contract, I'd be willing to negotiate a new contract when that job is available," You don't like pulling this 'exact wording' bullshit often, but this was probably one of the few times it was really necessary, "So long as it is with the Genovese Mercantile Group".

"Yes, yes..." Archmage just rubs the bridge of his nose.

Ignoring his irritation, you just lean back a bit and stare up into the morning sky, "Honestly? I'm glad we didn't run into any Blood Magic down there. Considering there must have been close to 80 Goblins, I can't imagine the kind of hell all that blood would have made".

"I actually agree with that, it'll make a full investigation of the Ruin a lot easier to coordinate," He does seem glad at that.

"So, what kind of people used to live in these parts? They must have been something based on what's left of their city"

"Indeed," Archmage looks a bit more relaxed at the change in topic, "We don't know much, but we do know this was some kind of trade capital at one point. We don't know what kind of people they were, and we don't know what caused them to die out".

"I'm guessing they weren't major practitioners of Blood Magic then?"

"No, I believe it is safe to say that the two Ruins were from completely separate civilizations".

"I suppose that's good then yeah?" You look over to him.

"Yes, it is, though it does leave me at yet another dead end..." He looks down, a heavy look of thought on his face, "Well, maybe not entirely..."

That last bit was a whisper, but considering just how quiet it is out you easily hear it.
> Ask him what he means
> Ignore it, leave for now

>>1907774
>> Ask him what he means

>>1907774
>Ask him what he means

>>1907774
>> Ask him what he means
PLOT

>>1907804
>>1907808
>>1907810

For the plot it is.

Writin'

>>1907774

"And just what is that supposed to mean?" Part of you wants to just let this go, but the rest of you just simply can't.

"Oh..." Archmage looks a bit embarrassed that you heard him, "Uh... Well, I was just thinking that there is one place that we know for certain has that Blood Magic in it".

Now you don't like where this is going... "Go on..."

"Those Ruins in Bo Shan," His words make your blood go cold, "We know for a fact that place has that exact Rune. We know that that place has created the exact phenomena I'm looking into. Logically, that'd be the only place to look into".

You don't say a thing, your voice getting stuck in your throat.

"It'd be better than running around random Ruins hoping for a sheer coincidence," The mage says, motioning with his hand to the coast line.

"... You know that place is completely overrun, right? How the hell are we going to get enough time to examine a Rune when we'd be cut to pieces before getting anywhere near it?!" You can't help the harsh edge that comes into you voice as you finally manage to speak up.

Archmage, to his credit, doesn't look moved at your outburst, "You're right, we'd need to fully clear the Blight out of the area before any real work would be able to be done".

The two of you stare at each other for a moment. He cracks first.

"It's something for the future, John. Not going to happen anytime soon, especially with how there's already so much to be done," He motions to the computers, "Regardless, just think about it. You can always say no. Meanwhile, I'm going to make sure that our findings don't get damaged in the coming trip. So, excuse me..."

The man walks off, you don't try to keep him around.

Now what?
> Talk to Dutch
> Work on the construct more
> Other

>>1907843
> Talk to Dutch

>>1907843
>> Work on the construct more
gotta clear our head

>>1907843
>> Work on the construct more

>>1907885
>>1907877
Prepare to roll gents. Winder if we can/need to plug a computer into the golem to check out his software.

can our gauntlet interface with robot's memory modules?

>inb4 it takes the gauntlet over and slaps us with it, then skitters away like the Addams family hand

>>1907877
>>1907885
>>1907889

Prepare indeed.

To speed things up a bit, what would you like to do?
> Attemlt to interface
> Dismantle (which part?)

>>1907914
> Attempt to interface

>>1907914
> Attemt to interface

whatcouldgowrong.jpg

>>1907914
>Attemlt to interface
Do eet

>>1907914
You said that Shirahoro is kept safe from the blight by the city's advanced weaponry, but Archmage seemed to imply that it's possible to eradicate the blight from an afflicted area. Is John aware of this process?

>>1907943
The solution is obvious.
BURN EVERYTHING UNTIL IS DEAD

>>1907953
Then obviously every settlement worth a fuck would have some sort of "fire brigade" that keeps the populace safe. That doesn't seem to be the case, so I'm assuming it might be a little more complicated than that.

>>1907972
Apparently fire brigades are enough to clean up dormant or slowly encroaching blight and mutants, but not an "outbreak"

>>1907938
>>1907939
>>1907940

> Roll me three 1d100+14's please

>>1907972

The complication is that a. the gear for 'fire brigades' is either expensive, hard to maintain, or both and b. very few people want to engage the Blight for extended periods of time. Fire mages fit into both of these as well.

See >>1907996 aswell.

Rolled 92 (1d100)

>>1908007

Rolled 17 + 14 (1d100 + 14)

>>1908007

Rolled 15 + 14 (1d100 + 14)

>>1908007

>>1908014
and so it begins!!

>>1908014
Nice save Anon

>>1908014

Yeah that's more than enough.

Writin' will resume when I'm out of class

>>1907843

Right now, you really want to work on something far more simple than the complex web of politics you seem to keep getting dropped into.

So, you walk over to your belongings, and pull out the CPU that you pulled out of a combat construct made gods know how many years ago by a dead civilization.

Ah, simplicity at last...

You have to do quite a lot of finagling and ad hog work to power the processing unit back on and get your gauntlet to properly interface with the device.

And you get... well, pretty much exactly what you expect.

It works, kinda. Probably due to the fact that your gauntlet really acted more like a screen than an interfacing computer. Still, you get something on the screen. The format is completely alien to what you're used to, and you don't understand a word in here aside from the numbers.

Not even bothering to open up the files or run the programs, you close it up and pack it back to where it's secure between your clothing.

Now what?
> Dismantle (which part?)
> Talk to Dutch (about what?)
> Other

>>1908181
> Dismantle (which part?) Arm

Let's see how that habd to sword mechanic works.

>>1908181
>Other
See if we can't access the computer dictionary to get a better understanding of what's on the CPU

>>1908253

You wouldn't be able to understand anything so even if you could get to the theoretical dictionary you wouldn't be able to understand anything.

>>1908229

Arms it is.

> Roll me three 1d100+27's please

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>>1908259

... I didn't read that sentence before posting...

>>1908229
Can we put it back together afterwards?

>>1908368

Depends on the roll, Anon

Rolled 85 + 27 (1d100 + 27)

>>1908259

Rolled 62 + 27 (1d100 + 27)

>>1908371
Man, your quest is freaking amazing. Keep up the good work.

Rolled 13 (1d100)

>>1908679

Thanks a lot, Anon. You an archive reader? Got any favorite moments thus far?

>>1908441

That's a 112, Outstanding Success.

Writin'

>>1908181

Deciding on what to work on first, you remember those hand-blade combi-things that the combat construct was using.

Those were quite interesting, might as well start there.

Grabbing your Multitool and toolkit, you get to work on the arms and hands.

It takes a while. You don't notice as you get lost in the intricacies of the mechanism that swaps out a fully functioning robotic hand with a rather sharp set of blades. Examining them closely, you're very thankful that you managed to avoid taking one of them dead on. Even with the reinforcement, odds are good that your chestpiece couldn't take more than one slash without failing.

The arms themselves are relatively simpler, though with a rather large emphasis on the relative. It's fascinating how they've managed to use a system of pistons, rotors, and joints to replicate the range of motion the average humanoid has.

Several hours after you began, you finally manage to finish up your work on the arms. Most of them are scrap now, but you manage to salvage most of the hands.

> Gonna have to end things here for tonight, not gonna have the time to write anymore. Quest will continue where we left off tomorrow. See you all then.

>>1909013
Thanks Story-T see you tomorrow.

>>1908921
The right and proper goblin slaying was fun. I also really like the R&D bits, how crunchy and a bit autistic they are. In terms of story, the whole train arc was probably the best one so far.

>>1909693
Yeah and also fuck trains. Just their tracks are enough to bring trouble.

>>1909013

Tucking the scrap and intact mechanical bits into your bag, you turn back to the remainder of the construct.

Thinking about things...If you keep working the way you have, you'll likely finish Dismantling the entirety of construct before that clipper shows up. You're not going to be able to work on the CPU and Targeting Suite, since you'd rather have those two on in working order and also you're not the best when it comes to electronics.

Regardless, the question is what to do now?
> Dismantle the entirety of the construct (timeskip)
> Talk to Dutch (about what?)
> Talk to Archmage (about what?)
> Other

>>1909865
>> Dismantle the entirety of the construct (timeskip)

>>1909865
> Dismantle the entirety of the construct (timeskip)

>>1909866
>>1909873

Let's get down to business.

> Roll me three 3d100+27's please

Rolled 24, 86, 76 + 27 = 213 (3d100 + 27)

>>1909878
>more

Rolled 65, 97, 38 + 27 = 227 (3d100 + 27)

>>1909878

Rolled 28 + 27 (1d300 + 27)

>>1909878
By the way, is this just a solo update, or are you going to start a session? How does it work in your quest?

Rolled 75, 42, 39 + 27 = 183 (3d100 + 27)

>>1909900
I am retard.

>>1909900
its mostly sessions unless stated otherwise.

>>1909900

I more or less constantly am running sessions so long as I'm able to write and there's people to play.

>>1909891
>>1909899
>>1909901

That's a 102, 124, and 103, Outstanding Success all around.

Writin'

>>1909908
>I more or less constantly am running sessions so long as I'm able to write and there's people to play.
That sounds extremely inefficient.

>>1909912
maybe, but fuck everyone if it isn't fantastic

>>1909912

Back when I started this Quest, I was running it during my breaks from work. Considering that I was working 6 1/2 days a week over the summer, I couldn't exactly set aside a 5-6 hour time block for writing. Besides, most of what this quest has been has been more focused on character choice than narrative, so writing ahead of time wouldn't really yield much.

>>1909865

Working almost around the clock, you spend your time switching out between the Multitool and your entire tool set as you more or less dissect the construct.

Every once and a while, Dutch will kick you to make sure you're eating and drinking, but other than work continues smoothly.

First up are the legs, which are absolutely fascinating to you. Not only did the creators of this construct manage to create legs strong enough to support the weight of the construct itself, but they were also flexible enough to retain stability while in motion. You almost felt bad tearing the things a part, but the knowledge coming to you was more than worth it in your eyes.

Next up was the entirety of the chest. This was far simpler, probably by design than by mistake, but no less impressive. The armor on its exterior here is comparable to Heavy Armor, though likely of a certain alloy lost to the thralls of time. You'll have to come back to the power core and properly investigate it later, so you carefully remove that and add it to where you're storing the CPU and Targeting Suite in your backpack.

> You have obtained: 1 Unknown Grade Unknown Type Power Source!

Last up is the headpiece. Really, the CPU and the Targeting Suite were the major parts here. Still, you take your time going over how it's structured and how the neck operates. It's interesting to see how the creators of this construct implemented stabilizers to help keep the Targeting Suite from getting knocked around in motion.

You actually manage to finish ahead of schedule, and manage to get a rather nice night's sleep in.

Waking up, Archmage informs you that you've got a few hours before the cutter is due to pick the three of you up. Following your usual routine of stretching out, you get ready for the coming day.

> Congratulations! Your study into mimicking the human form using machines has gained you the Skill: Build (Robotics)!
> Congratulations! Your proficiency in constructing machines that mimic the human form has further refined! Your Build (Robotics) Skill is now at Novice (+2) Rank!
> Congratulations! You have obtained an intimate understanding of Robotics! All checks using the Maintenance, Modify, and Build Skills now have a +15 bonus!
> Congratulations! Your study into flexible and adjustable weapons has gained you the Skill: Build (Combi-Weapons)!
> Congratulations! You have obtained an intimate understanding of Exotic Weapon (Combi)! All checks using the Maintenance, Modify, and Build Skills now have a +15 bonus!

[1/2]

>>1909932

[2/2]


You feel pretty good about your work in the last few days. Got a lot of new ideas on the mind now. Unfortunately, you're not able to carry all the scrap metal from the construct and have to leave some of it behind. Oh well. You still take as much as you can to top off your reserves.

> You now have 10 lbs of Scrap Metal!

The morning is now well on its way, and you munch on the remains of a Ration you forgot to finish yesterday during your one break.

Now what?
> Head to the meeting spot (timeskip)
> Talk to Dutch (about what?)
> Talk to Archmage (about what?)
> Other

>>1909938
TIME SKIP

>>1909938
>> Head to the meeting spot (timeskip)

>>1909938
>Head to the meeting spot (timeskip)

>>1909962
>>1909995

Time skip it is.

Writin'

>>1909938

There's nothing much else to do so you spent the next few hours taking the rare opertunity to relax.

Eventually, the three of you load up and head to the meeting spot. Once again, you're relegated to rower. Thankfully, the trip isn't a long one. The cutter shows up when it is supposed to, and you get back on board with minimal fuss.

It's late afternoon when you arrive at the Port of Shirahoro. Stepping off, Dutch leaves to go to wherever it is the Genovese have him housed and Archmage heads off to the main building to report to the Don.

You're now alone in the Water District, just enjoying the moment of quiet.

Now what?
> Return to the Dragon's Lair Inn
> Head over to the Main Bastion
> Catch up with Dutch
> Catch up with Archmage
> Other

>>1910039
Do we have a workshop at the Inn? Cause I really want to see what makes these artifact we found tick.

>>1910050

You can work on the stuff you pulled out of the construct back in your room. You just won't be able to build anything too major

>>1910039
>tell dutch to get ready for a night of fun, then head to bastion and get our degree, then head to the inn before we go drinking. we need to catch up with our "friend" and old man ninja monk

>>1910055
Can we maybe rent a place? Maybe at the Main Bastion or something?

>>1910039
this >>1910063
>See about renting a workshop

>>1910039
>> Return to the Dragon's Lair Inn
Put our stuff away, get a shower and see if we can find Sierra and show her our find. But if we tell her about the run, maybe skip the baby goblin killing part.

>>1910059
>>1910063
>>1910067

Looks like we're heading off to the Bastion.

Writin'

Rolled 63 (1d100)

Forgot to mention you got paid by Archmage

> You have obtained: 2 Gold Coins!

>>1910039

All things considered, it's not too late to head over to the Main Bastion before it is closed to the public.

Remembering your plan with Dutch, you run after him and tell him to meet up with you at The First Step. Might as well start at a place you both know.

After that brief detour, you head over to the Fire District. It's the same as you remember, all stone brick and mortar. The Main Bastion is still bustling with activity, no one paying you any real mind.

There's a few things you want to do here: talk to Sun about getting a workshop somehow, collect the rest of your reward for the Siege Weapon, and talk to Godo about that apprenticeship. You know that the dwarf in question is probably still busy working on that order. The reward is also easy enough to collect, as you just walk up to the same cleric as before and hand in the contract. He looks at it for a bit, before tucking the paper away and grabbing a pouch of coins.

> You have obtained: 40 Silver Coins!

With that done, you just have to see if Sun is still around. Better get looking for him.

> Roll me three 1d100+10's please

Rolled 100 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1910110
Shenanigans.

Or is that later, when Dutch and John inevitably run into Sierra while drunk off their tits?

Rolled 74 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1910116
Niiiiceeee.

Rolled 44 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1910116
Not bad. Let's see if I can get a 1 to cancel that out.

>>1910116
>Find Sun
>He's choking on food
>Save his life
I honestly have no idea how you else you can crit on a search

>>1910133

Sadly, it's just a bit too late for lunch.

>>1910116

I... I mean, yeah sure. Why not. Guess you guys'll be meeting someone sooner than anticipated.

Writin' once I'm done making myself lunch.

>>1910147
>Guess you guys'll be meeting someone sooner than anticipated.

You have my curiosity.

>>1910147
Oh, it's gonna be the head honcho, isn't it? Daimyo? I can't remember what the title was.

The Daimyo is just the name for Shirahoro's Military. As for the head honcho, you already know Sun, the Head of the Main Bastion. The only other person who I can think of would be the Lord of Shirahoro, who you're probably not ever going to meet in person.

>>1910110

You're looking around for a bit, not seeing Sun Woo anywhere, when you hear him call out to you.

"Hey, John!" In he comes, walking down the hall from deeper within the Bastion, "You've got good timing, there's someone I'd like you to meet".

Walking up besides him, you note a young man who bares a striking resemblance to Sun himself, even wearing a similar kind of clothing to him. So, this must be...

"It's nice to meet you," He looks slightly caught off guard at the situation, "I am, Hwang Jun Woo".

Your response?
> "I'm John"
> "Your father mentioned you before"
> Shake his hand
> Say nothing

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>>1910213

(forgot the pic)

>>1910213
>> "I'm John"
>>Shake hands

>>1910213
this >>1910218

>>1910213
what he said >>1910218

>>1910233
>>1910223
>>1910218

Introductions are in order

Writin'

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>>1910213

"I'm John," You state, holding out your hand in your usual manner of greeting.

Jun looks rather confused at it, glancing over to his father who only gives him a slight smile. After a moment of deliberation, he clasps your forearm. Rolling with it, you do the same.

...

You're starting to get a bit annoyed at just how many martial artists you seem to be running into out here. Whatever...

"Well, this was a pleasant surprise," Sun steps forwards as you two end your clasp, "But I believe you need to be heading home Jun. I have business to discuss with John here, and I believe you have work to do. Don't want your teacher to find out that you've been skipping out on your assignments, no?"

Jun goes a rather amusing shade of white at this, "O-of course not!" Shaking himself back to normal, he bows slightly to you, "I must leave for now, but I hope we meet again!"

"I'm sure we will," You respond. Hell, considering how your life goes it's pretty much a guarantee.

Jun Woo runs off, leaving you alone with Sun Woo.

"Your son's... interesting," You drawl out.

Sun just laughs, "He sure is, though I believe you aren't here for him. Come, we can talk more inside".

The two of you walk a ways, eventually coming to what you can assume is his office. It's a rather simple affair, likely owed to the fact that the Head was often out and walking around rather than behind a desk. Regardless, the two of you take your seats across from one another.

"Now," He begins, inclining his head to you, "What is it that you wish to speak to me about?"
> Ask about renting a workshop for the short term
> Ask about renting a workshop for the long term
> Ask about buying a workshop
> Start with small talk
> Other

>>1910328

> Ask about renting a workshop for the short term
> Ask about renting a workshop for the long term
> Ask about buying a workshop

>>1910328
> Ask about renting a workshop for the short term
> Ask about buying a workshop
Let's see what kind of prices they have. If it's affordable enough, I say we buy it. If not, just rent it for now.

>>1910328
> Ask about renting a workshop for the short term
> Ask about renting a workshop for the long term
> Ask about buying a workshop
Explore our options.

>>1910359
>>1910364
>>1910390

Let's see what's on the market.

Writin'

>>1910328

"I wanted to continue our conversation from before, about setting up a workshop of my own," No sense beating around the bush here.

"Ah yes," He nods, "Well, there are a few options that you can consider. What exactly are you looking for?"

That really was the main question. Well, might as well see what your options are, "I'm not entirely sure yet, what choice do I have?"

Sun Woo thinks about your question for a bit, "It really depends on what you're willing to buy, and how long you're looking to have it for. For example, if you just need to use a workshop for a few hours at a time, we do offer that here for 50 copper an hour. That would be the cheapest option".

"And if I was looking into something more long term?"

"That would take some looking into; like I said previously, I know a few people I could work with but I do not handle matters outside of the Daimyo and the Bastion directly" He smiles at you here.

That's about what you expected, "Alright, well, how long would that take?"

"A few days, perhaps. However, I can't imagine you would get much use out of a workshop of your own anytime soon".

"And why's that?"

"Well," He just grins at you, "Unless I'm remembering wrong, you're going to be training with Godo. You're going to be smithing from dawn to dusk for easily half a year".

Oh, yeah. No real point paying for a shop you weren't going to use, "And where am I going to be staying for that time?"

He just puts a hand on his chin, pretending to think, "The last person that trained with Godo ended up spending almost all his time in the forge, so we just brought a cot in for him to use. I imagine you'll be doing the same".

"Oh, alright," Thinking about it, that doesn't sound all that bad, "I can manage that".

"Good luck with that John," Sun smiles at you in his usual way, "You can talk to the clerics downstairs about using a workshop. Unless you have something else you'd like to ask?"

Do you?
> "Yes, I'd like to know..." (Write in)
> "No, thank you for your time"
> Other

>>1910581
Do we have any other job lined up? If not, we might ask while we're here

>>1910581
this >>1910626

>>1910581
any jobs lined up..... after our jobs done with godo

>>1910680
After? How are we gonna earn our living? Or is Godo gonna pay our food, nevermind drinks?

>>1910626
>>1910630
>>1910680

Ask about any other jobs he might have.

Writin' in a bit.

>>1910730
you heard the guy, the last apprentice practicaly lived in the forge. so I think they will be

>>1910759
It's called hyperbole. Not to mention if we don't get any time to tinker during timeskip, we'll end up forgetting what we learned from dissecting the robot. Never mind not getting to hang out with the elf, the ninjas and the mafia man

>>1910788
maybe, but possibly true. so jobs aint a bad thing to look out for. anywho we have the night to ourselves. but what intrests me is the "conbi-" trait.

could we make a gun knife? or vibro-hacking knife ala titan fall. or maybe.....shocking hand, into gun hand, into hacking hand, into thermal hand?

or maybe we cant do any of that shit

>>1910788

I'm not cruel enough to have skill degradation, this isn't that kind of quest. You will have time to work on your own pet projects and the like, as well as be able to choose which skills you want to try to level up.

>>1910805

Think Bloodborne Trick Weapons and/or, considering the bot is from the series, the RWBY Hunter Weapons.

>>1910954
>Think Bloodborne Trick Weapons
And NOW you have my attention!

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>>1910581

"Actually, do you have any jobs on line up?" You can exactly sit idle for the remainder of your week.

"Hmm... Well, the job for sorting through some of our magitech stores is... no longer available," His face goes a bit sour for a moment before returning to neutral, "However, the lighting system is still available. It is rather late, so come back tomorrow for that; I'll see if there's anything else on contract as well".

"Thanks," Standing up, you give Sun Woo a bow, "I'll see you tomorrow then".

He waves you off, turning to the work on his desk. Just as you're about to exit the door, he speaks up.

"John, do you mind me asking where you've been for the last few days? I was a bit surprised when you didn't come to collect the rest of your payment or take on another contract; seemed a bit strange for my first impression of you".

Turning back, Sun still has that same easy-going smile on his face.

Your response?
> "Helping out an old friend"
> "Was out on a job"
> "Why do you want to know?"
> Stay silent
> Other

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>>1910960

I'm sure you can see why learning smithing is rather useful now...

>>1911056
did we sign a non-disclosure in that contract?
If not
>Out on a ruin dive
If yes
>Out on a job

>>1911110

You did, for the duration of the contract. The contract is complete.

>>1911153
then I'm fine with saying we were on a ruin dive. After all we already told the ninja vigilante.

>>1911224

If I'm remembering right, you told Goo Hwi (Old Man) that you were going to check out what the job offer was. You didn't say anything to Gang Ryong.

>>1911244
>"I see," You push a bit of what's left on your plate around, "Reminds me, I'm probably going to be gone for a few days. I got asked to go do a Ruin Dive; gonna be meeting up with the group tomorrow and iron out the contract".
Ryong was there, too

>>1911056
> "Was out on a job"
Doesn't need to know the details. Don't want anyone knowing about the ruin or anything. Confidentiality and all that.

>>1911278

Right, right. Got confused with something else.

>>1911224
The problem with saying that we went on a ruin dive is that the genovese probably haven't sent an acquisition team to retrieve the rest of the goodies yet. Telling sun would probably fuck them over, and that seems like a great way to have our legs broken.

>>1911056
> "Was out on a job"

>>1911334
>>1911292
>>1911110

John is a professional, after all.

Writin'

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>>1911056

You're slightly caught off guard at his question, so you might as well fall back on something simple, "I was out on a job".

"I see," He nods to himself, "Anything interesting?"

"It was... exciting. Can't say much more than that; non-disclosure policy and all that," You give him your best non-committal shrug, trying your best to look casual.

Sun just gives you a wry smile, "I understand. Have a good night John".

Taking your leave, you head out of the Main Bastion.

All things considered, that went well enough. You definitely got everything squared away, that's for sure.

The question is where to go next?
> Head back to the Dragon's Lair Inn
> Head over to the First Step Bar
> Other

>>1911415
>Head to the dragon's lair inn

>>1911415
> Dragons lair in.
Let these people know we're alive.
Than we can
> head to the first step bar.

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>>1911436
>>1911433

Home sweet Inn it is.

Writin'

My face when I see guys I went to HS with LARPing as Commies online

>>1911415
Dragon s lair

>>1911444

Actually, brb for dinner. See you all in a bit.

>>1911415
> Head back to the Dragon's Lair Inn

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>>1911415

Yeah, you should really get back to the Inn at this point. It'll be nice to meet up with Sierra and Goo Hwi, drop off your things, and... ooh, yeah, you really need a bath.

So, gathering yourself, you begin to make your way out of the Fire District. The sun's just falling below the horizon, bringing with it the usual assortment of nightlife you've come to expect from Shirahoro. The usual assortment of guards trying and failing to not look like guards while off duty, workers enjoying their nights off, and all the other denizens of this city.

It's nice... The night, atmosphere, just the general air of it all is nice.

Eventually, you make it to the Dragon's Lair Inn without issue.

Now, though, is the question of where to go first.
> Head into the restaurant area, see if the others are in
> Head to your room, drop your stuff off
> Other

>>1911987
>> Head into the restaurant area, see if the others are in
See if Sierra has gotten enough time to get over the Spaghettiing.

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Rolled 61, 49, 93 = 203 (3d100)

>>1912039

Let's see if they're serving Italian tonight

Writin'

>>1912124
Please tell me Sierra's roll was the 49.

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>>1912193

(Luck roll to see if Sierra, Goo Hwi, and Gang Ryong are around respectively)

>>1911987

Eh, right now you're hungry and there's food waiting for you inside. Can't really argue against that kind of reasoning.

So, walking right up, you head on in. And almost run right into Sierra.

"John!" She looks really surprised to see you apparently appear out of thin air, "Where have you been! I come back and the only thing anyone knows is that you went off to 'iron out a contract' and didn't return!"

Yeah, that really does sound bad now that you think about it, "Haa ha, sorry about that. The job had a non-disclosure clause; could't and can't say much about it aside from it being legal".

"It was a legal job?" Sierra gives you a rather hopeful(?) look, "Seriously?"

You can't help but look around. There's no one really here, most notably Goo Hwi is absent, though Gang Ryong is running around serving food to the few patrons that are here, "Yeah, surprisingly enough it was. Had to camp out in the middle of no where for a few nights, but things we're above the board".

She takes a step back, looking rather happy. That is soiled slightly as her nose twitches, "Ugh, 'middle of no where' is right; you reek".

Your response?
> "Sorry there wasn't a bath in the woods"
> "I'll clean up after I eat"
> Sounds like Sierra wants a hug...
> Other

>>1912215
> "Wait, are you offering to help?"
> (consequences happen)

>>1912215
> "Sorry there wasn't a bath in the woods"
> but from the sounds of things it seems like you were worrying about me

>>1912215
Sorry, there wasn't a bath in the woods. Sierra wants a hug. Has she met up with her brother?

Rolled 81, 79, 21 + 5 = 186 (3d100 + 5)

>>1912269
>>1912262
>>1912249

Continuing right where we left off it seems.

Writin'

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>>1912215

"Sorry, there wasn't a bath in the woods," You can't help but shoot back, staring Sierra down.

She just shakes her head good-naturedly, "Well, you should go get cleaned up before you run into someone that you're trying to impress".

"That's too bad," There's a smirk across your face now, "Because I already have".

"A-ah..." Sierra turns a rather interesting shade of red here, "You should still clean up".

"Aww!" The moment is slightly spoiled by the fact that the elf manages to just barely catch your arms before you can wrap them around her, "You really do care!"

"John..." She looks at a loss of what to say, her eyes darting around to the rest of the room. A few patrons sitting around seem rather amused by your antics, though they don't seem too concerned with the scene you're making.

There's one last twist of the knife to make before you're done, however. So, you lean forwards and whisper right into her ear, "Are you offering to help?"

If she was red before, the elf is practically steaming hot now. It starts with a bubble, but within moments you take a step back to laugh at the situation.

"John..." Sierra looks to be desperately trying to control her emotions, "C'mon, John, it's not funny..."

"Oh... hahha," You motion to a table and start directing her to it, "I gotta get my laughs in somehow. Anyways, enough about me, how's your brother doing?"

Sitting down next to you, she looks relieved that you're changing the subject, "Ryu's doing alright; I've been catching up with him a lot these last few days. I just can't believe it!"

"Believe what?" Her change of tone is a bit surprising, all things considered.

Sierra turns to you, a slight undertone of excitement in her voice, "That worthless brother of mine is in the middle of a love triangle! Seriously! How could such a stupid looking guy enamor two gals, good friends even, at the same time!?"

You response?
> "You really love your brother, don't you?"
> "Hey, stupid looking guys always get the ladies; just look at me"
> Laugh at the situation
> Stay silent

>>1912429
"Well you see him as your brother, but they don't. But if you wanna mess with him, you could share some embarrassing childhood stories with them."

>>1912458
I like this.

>>1912458
Yep. Ask if she still has the family photo album, for a baby picture humiliation bonus.

>>1912429
What do we know about the elven naming schema? Sierra's name comes off a little more western than her brother's. Is it safe to assume their parents named him that way to better assimilate into eastern culture or does his name come from elven culture? Sorry if this is autistic or meta.

>>1912497

IC, Sierra and her brother are not from the western or eastern side of the continent, but rather are from a large island country that is now entirely overrun by the Blight. OOC it's because Sierra was taken and hastily renamed from her source (Tierra from The New Gate) and her brother is just himself (Ryu from Bartender).

>>1912458
>>1912474
>>1912487

I'm crashing, so I'll leave the vote open over night. Writin' will resume in the morning.

I might have missed it in the archive binge, but how long do elves live?

>>1912429
> "Hey, stupid looking guys always get the ladies; just look at me"

wew

>>1912526

Never was mentioned, but they can get pretty high up there if they can prevent unnatural causes of death. I'll say that the max anyone's confirmed an elf living for is ~1,000 years. I'll also say that they reach maturity ~60-80 yrs old, putting Sierra at around 70 yrs old which equates to about 19 yrs old if she was a human equivalent

>>1912514
That's really cool, StoryT. Get some rest and thanks for running the best quest on /qst/

>>1912554
and she's been whoorin' for 55 years. Like a good and proper elf woman

>>1912429
>> "Hey, stupid looking guys always get the ladies; just look at me"

>>1912429

Do et >>1912458

>>1912554
>1000 years

Shit, I'd feel bad waifuing that, and dying in her elf 20s.

>>1912429


>>1912458

"Hey, stupid looking guys always get the ladies; just look at me"

can I pick both?

>>1912704
well brother anons, there is always the metal body of a golem to continue in. if we fail we die anyway. if we do it right...............

>>1913090
>wanting your waifu to cuddle cold metal.

>>1913188
Better than having noting to cuddle at all. And besides we need to get rid of heat from the system somehow so dispersion of heat through the metal would be reminse of body heat so.... Warm metal

>>1913208
Now we just need to get rid of the part where it's hard metal.
Magic skin?

>>1913212
No it still has to be metal, after all we still need to be combat worthy and seeing as we wont be very nimble armour os our friend here. That's not to say retracting armour wouldn't be good. So incase we die in this shit show should we sort out our will. I'm going with out pistol to Dutch our gauntlet to goo hio and our multi tool to serina

>>1913217
Magic skin over a John/Julius shaped unit then?

Still metal, just has a flesh-like layer™ overtop so we're not as obviously metal

>>1913219
Maybe just over the face and we styalise the rest to look like armour so we just look like we just never take our armour off. Bit strange but genious es are very exoteric and if we do this we will be genius

>>1913229
Full body, for maximum cuddle is best.

I think it's safe to say john is a genius already.

>>1912429
This >>1912458

>>1913212
Comfy skin coating.

Also it feels like a good in character motivation for John to dig into golem production, to ensure his love is protected past his passing. It could be just a devoted guardian if soul transfer is not possible. And after all, clinical immortality is overrated.

we really don't need immortality just need to slow down our aging and remember that 1000 yrs is the oldest elf she is the equivalent of a 19 yr old at 70 , so she will be the equivalent of 60 at 210 we just need to ruin dive hard and look for some anti aging science or replace the failing parts of our body with machines

>>1913281
Or, you know, she could kill herself when we die.

>>1913290
No.

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>>1912458
>>1912474
>>1912487
>>1912548
>>1912561
>>1912684
>>1912741
>>1913265

"Hey, stupid looking guys always get the ladies; just look at me"
Then
"Well you see him as your brother, but they don't. But if you wanna mess with him, you could share some embarrassing childhood stories with them."

Writin'

>>1912429

"Hey, stupid looking guys always get the ladies; just look at me," It's hard to not laugh at the slightly irritated, mostly amused look on Sierra face.

"In all seriousness, you see him as your brother, but they don't. If you really want to mess with him, I'm sure there's some really embarrassing childhood stories you could share with them".

She looks thoughtful for a moment, "Yeah... I have some stories I could tell".

You just grin back, "Any baby photos to really embarrass him?"

"Sadly, no, don't have any of those," There's a forlorn look on her face, but then she turns back to you, "You know, I've always been curious though this kinda confirms it for me: do you have siblings John?"

You don't immediately respond. That's... a rather tough question for you. You don't have any immediate siblings, but...
> Tell the truth
> Tell a half truth
> Lie
> Other

>>1913371
>tell the truth

>>1913371
> Tell a half truth

>>1913371
> Tell the truth

I see no reason to beat around the bush with Sierra. Besides, we get backstory this way!

>>1913371
>Tell the truth

>>1913371

Tell the truth

>>1913391
>>1913388
>>1913385
>>1913376

Truth it is.

Writin'

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>>1913371

"Kinda..." You let out a sigh. This was going to suck... "I had a half-sister and a half-brother".

"Oh?" Sierra seems rather curious now, "What were their names?"

"Alexander and Cassandra," Your stomach twists in response to speaking their names, "We were... weren't anything like you and your brother".

"Ah..." She looks down at the table, "Your relationship wasn't good then".

"They were cunts," Is your blunt response, "Spent all their time running after Daddy's coat tails and worrying over who was going to be the successor to the family. Nothing but vanity and a lust for power between the two of them... Typical..."

You mutter the last bits under your breath, but with the proximity it's quite clear that Sierra heard every word.

There's an awkward silence, then she speaks up.

"... You really don't like your family, do you?"

Your response?
> "No"
> "It comes with being a bastard"
> "I prefer my past in Westmire to stay in Westmire"
> Other

>>1913385
I thought we were trying to avoid revealling we are/were noble once.

Also does that mean we still have brother/sister or uncles who are still alive?

>>1913398
> "I prefer my past in Westmire to stay in Westmire"

>>1913403

John is the only member of his family to survive the Fall of Westmire

>>1913405
Well that is a relief

>>1913398

> "I prefer my past in Westmire to stay in Westmire"

>>1913403
>I thought we were trying to avoid revealling we are/were noble once.

We were? I'd honestly forgotten if that is the case.

>>1913409

The last time you had a conversation like this, way back in part 1 or 2 I forget, you lied about where you were in Westmire when it fell. You were less trying to hide your heritage than you were trying to hide the massive trauma and scar you sustained at that time.

>>1913409
Yup we were. That's why we know so much about magitech. The daimyo himself said that it's a skill that is normaly see among noble kids. Or something like that.

>>1913404
>>1913408

Leave the past in that hole in the ground where it belongs.

Writin'

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>>1913398

"I'll be honest," You reply, waving over Gang Ryong to order some food, "I prefer my life back in Westmire to stay in Westmire; it's for the best".

The two of you order your dinners, passing a quick smile to Ryong as he runs off. Once he's gone, there's a silence for some time.

"But that's neither here nor there," You speak up suddenly, trying to break the downtrodden mood, "What are you getting up to in the next few days?"

Sierra startles a bit, "Uh, I'm going to be going to a few bars my brother said were looking for a new hire, but other than that I don't have much to do. Why, what are you up to?"

"Well..."
> Mention your coming apprenticeship with Godo
> Mention your bar crawl with Dutch tonight
> Mention your work at the Main Bastion
> Other

>>1913434
welp, first I'm going drinking. if you prefer to be seena s dignified non-agreesive and not publicly embarrised I would advise not comeing with me.

after that I have a 6 months apprentice at the bastion, so you will know where to find me most days

>>1913434
> Mention your work at the Main Bastion
> Mention your coming apprenticeship with Godo

Look at me doing some descent not dangerous work for once Well at least working around a forge surrounded by high heated iron and sharp tools will be a real downgrade on the dangers i normaly face. No gangs, no blight, no kidnappers forcing me to go to a ruin ir ancient dwath machines trying to make me into a billion pieces. Just molted iron and some sharp ones.

>>1913438
Supporting.

>>1913438
>>1913455
>>1913456

It is going to be an interesting few hours, and an interesting few months.

Writin'

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>>1913434

"For the long term, I actually got an apprenticeship at the Main Bastion. Apparently I impressed a few of the major players over there, so I'll pretty much be living there for the next several months starting at the end of the week".

"Seriously?" Sierra looks at you in disbelief, "You? Working in a safe, secure environment?"

You can't help but snort at that jab, "Yeah, gonna be real strange being able to work without anyone trying to kill me. Says a lot that one of the safest places I've ever been is a forge with hot iron and sharp tools".

The elf just rolls her eyes at you, "Who knows what you're going to do without Blight, bandits, and death machines coming down on top of you".

"I'm sure something'll come for me," There's a note of self-deprivation in your tone.

Your conversation halts briefly as food is placed in front of you two, digging into the assortment of dumplings.

"Ah," You say in between bites, "I am going to be running out to meet up with an old friend tonight".

"Old friend or 'old friend'?" Sierra questions.

"Both... Eh, more the former than the latter," You swallow heavily, "We're going for a bar crawl, so if you want to retain your dignity I'd suggest staying off the streets tonight".

She snickers a bit, and the two of you enjoy the remainder of your meal.

Finishing up, you run up to your room to drop off your stuff. Taking the time for a quick wash, you dust off the clothes you wrapped your precious loot in as best you can and throw them on.

Anything else before you meet up with Dutch?
> Head to the First Step to start this up
> Go talk to Sierra (about what?)
> Go talk to Gang Ryong (about what?)
> See if you can find where Goo Hwi is
> Other

>>1913495
find goo hwi

and she said death machines...... and we didn't tell her about our trip.......... so she means trains

FUCKING TRAINS

>>1913495
> See if you can find where Goo Hwi is

>>1913499
Of coirse she means trains. Fuck them.

Rolled 58 (1d100)

>>1913499
>>1913506

Let's see if the Old Man is around.

> Roll me three 1d100+10's please

Rolled 81 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1913548
in the dice gods name

Rolled 83 (1d100)

>>1913560
..How'd I miss the +10 modifier? Ugh, I need to start double-checking.

Rolled 12 + 10 (1d100 + 10)

>>1913548

>>1913560

93 it is.

Writin'