Rolled 32 (1d100)

>>2334978
´ello!

Rolled 82 (1d100)

>>2334978
Muda-muda muda muda!

also we need to get some knifes for Lori so she can go full Dio Brando against the enemy bots.

Rolled 98 (1d100)

>>2334978
Dorya!

>>2335052
>>2335023
GG easy game.

>>2334978
>>2334998
>>2335023
>>2335052
Fortunately, although the big guy isn't exactly light on his feet, his body, combined with his movements, are good enough to at least keep the worst of the volley off of him- a couple of glancing blows, but nothing major hits him as he tries to keep his most vitals areas protected through the volley.

“C’mon!” Tooru complains. “Moxer, you GOT this! Full pressure volley!” Huh. So much for training, it seems- he’s acting like this is the real thing, now.

In response, Moxer plants his feet, his gun heats up, and you can hear the barrel begin to spin loudly- but Jago’s almost within melee range, thanks to how he’s been moving- with the positions that Moxer and Jago are in, Moxer is literally in a corner...although it doesn’t seem like Tooru realizes that.

>Pick an Action, Roll 1d100, Best of Three.

>Moxer Is -Alert- (Planted: +5 to Engage DC, -5 to Defend DC)
>Jago Is -Alert- (No Roll Modification)
>Jago
>Engage: DC = 40
>Defend: DC = 35

>Special Abilities

>Storm Grapple: Jago can use the hook on his arm to reel an opponent in close, or stop them from moving at a long distance. It can pierce the target, potentially causing heavy damage to a limb. +5 to Engage (DC = 35)

>Shark Dive: Jago has jump jets in his standard feet, allowing him to leap into the air much quicker and faster than a bot his size and speed would normally be able to. He can fire them twice in succession before they need to recharge for a turn. +10 to Engage (DC = 30)

>Crunch Grip: Jago’s base left hand has extra grip strength, allowing it to hold on to and crush the metal of many other minibots if he gets a hold of them. -15 to Engage, Inflicts -Crippled- (DC = 55)

>>2335119
>Engage
>Crunch Grip his gun arm! Make his weapon useless!!

Uh were did everyone go to?

>>2335119
>Engage
>Crunch Grip
previous thread isn't archived and you might want to tweet that a new thread is up

>Engage
>Crunch

Sup

Ah i just tought os a nice name for our bot. Captain Crunch.

>>2335119
>>Shark Dive:
Need to get in close before he finishes his spin up, we'll get mulched at this range otherwise.

>>2335119

>Crunch Grip: Jago’s base left hand has extra grip strength, allowing it to hold on to and crush the metal of many other minibots if he gets a hold of them. -15 to Engage, Inflicts -Crippled- (DC = 55)

>>2335119
>engage

*CRONCH*GRIP*

>>2335119
>Engage
>Crunch Grip

>>2335119
>engage
>crunch grip
I hope now is the right time for the crunch.

Not dead!

>>2335142
>>2335243
>>2335307
>>2335625
>>2336084
>>2336141
>>2340678

ROLL 1d100, Best of Three!

DC= 55

Rolled 22 (1d100)

>>2341510

Rolled 53 (1d100)

>>2341510

Rolled 64 (1d100)

>>2341510

Wow, nearly didn't make that. But you did and that's what matters! Writing!

>>2341526
Cluntch save

>>2341530
Hell yeah!

>>2341510
>>2341519
>>2341525
>>2341526
“Grab ‘im!” You yell over the din of the spin up. “Don’t let him rev up!” He’s already moving before you can even finish your sentence.

“On it!” His heavy, thudding stomps echo as he chases down the bot fearlessly, and there's just enough time for a shout of ‘Moxer, MOVE!’ before a massive hand clamps down on the handle of the gun barrel. The thing stops in its tracks, and Jago flexes (as much as a bot can flex, anyway) his hand, and you hear a wicked tearing and warping of metal as the gun arm compresses and deforms under the captain’s immense pressure.

Immediately Moxer’s stance buckles harshly, and the bot’s forced to its knees practically, its arm twisted and broken. Honestly, pretty good so far! Now you just need to-

“OKAY, OKAY, I QUIT!” Huh? Oh right. You look up from the battle to see Tooru looking flabbergasted and entirely embarrassed. “Geez, I thought this was your first battle!”

>Well...first battle with my OWN bot, ahaha!
>Oh, don’t worry about it. Call it beginner’s luck?
>Well, hey, maybe I’m just that good!
>Other

>>2341611
>>Oh, don’t worry about it. Call it beginner’s luck?

>>2341611
>Oh, don’t worry about it. Call it beginner’s luck?
>Other: I just kinda followed my insticts. Must be all those action movies my BOYFRIEND watches with me. tehe~

the other is just to crush this nerd hopes

>>2341611
>>Oh, don’t worry about it. Call it beginner’s luck?

Yay for not being dead!

>>2341611
>>Oh, don’t worry about it. Call it beginner’s luck?

Pretty unanimous.

>>2341643
You. I like you.

>>2341611
>>2341634
>>2341643
>>2341654
>>2341656
You just give him a casual shrug, playing it off. “Oh, hey, don't worry about it. Call it beginner's luck?”

He blinks, and then he smiles lightly again. “O-oh! Right, doy. It was pretty clear, I suppose. But, that’s just another lesson! Never take your opponent lightly! i should have been serious from the word go.” He looks down at his mangled bot at that, and has the good grace to give an embarrassed blush. “Sorry about that, bud.”

Moxer doesn’t respond, but merely nods quietly, looking between Jago- who’s just got his arms folded like he’s posing in the wind- and you. Really, though, you like getting looked at, but there’s some looks you could do without…

“Nonetheless! With this battle over with, I uh...I’m gonna need to get Moxer repaired. Like, quick. There’s a tournament going on soon, and me and him need to be in top form!” Ooh, that’s neat. “So, uh...let’s get goin, huh, bud? Off to Kyo’s Gramps!”

Moxer simply nods, and climbs out the pit with his remaining good arm. Jago simply uses his hook attachment like a grapple to haul himself up and out, nearing your side. “Well, now, that were a roight good dust up! Yer not a bad commadah!”

“Aw, you’re too kind!” Actually, no, you’d love to hear more…

“Actually, I bet Kyo would love to hear how well you did, if you got the time!” Tooru says cheerfully. Seems like he’s already over the loss. “He’s new, too, and I bet once he hears how well you managed to fare against me, he’d want to take you on one day! Wanna come with? His dad’s a pretty good cook, too...”

>Maybe not right now- but you said something about a tournament?
>Hmm...well, I DO like free food! Lead the way!
>Other

>>2341726
>>Maybe not right now- but you said something about a tournament?
Probably a bad idea to go back to the crime scene.

>>2341726
>Maybe not right now- but you said something about a tournament?

Something something, getting late have to go home.

>Meanwhile...

>Okay, so...kids, right. Three kids. Told them two at most why did they give me three...

>Uh, Miss Styles? You're mumbling.

>...Oh, right, sorry. Anywaaay, uh...well, I mean, I guess I should show you where our headquarters is. Not far.

>You guys have a headquarters? Cool! I bet it's got a bunch of training rooms and cool gear and...

>...

>...Yeeeahh...it's a work in progress.

>What's that over there?

>Oh, that's our lab. Don't touch anything or our resident scientist will use you as a guinea pig.

>...You're fibbin'.

>She's not, actually!

>AAAHHHHH!

>Huh. Pretty impressive stealth, Owlia. Thought the little demon would have heard you with ears that big.

>...thank you...? ...I wasn't trying to be stealthy, though...

>>2341764
Miranda having to deal with the kids while we do this? Good god i'm glad we picked to control Lori during this job.

>...thank you...? ...I wasn't trying to be stealthy, though...

i hope this means that Owly managed to replicate the sigils.

>>2341764
>Randa being awkward with kids
I need more of this, someone better be recording the whole thing.

>>2341778
You think Sal isn't?

>>2341726
>Maybe not right now- but you said something about a tournament?
Gotta keep a low profile right now!

>>2341726
>Maybe not right now- but you said something about a tournament?

>>2341764
I almost regret going with Lori over Miranda for this, it would have been a lot of fun trying to deal with the kids.
>>2341778
I certainly hope so.

We'll pass. Writing!

>>2341780
Specialy since we are still using half of our villan gear (the golden catsuit). We really need to find some casual clothing. Fortunantly the catsuit is thight enough we can use any thing over it.

>>2341779
>Sal has the whole thing on tape
>Threatens to make it public unless Miranda does a publicity stunt
>SES Maid Café

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>>2341798
Oh YESS! It must be done everyone SES in maid outfit even Cylica!

>>2341726
>>2341745
>>2341750
>>2341780
>>2341783
“Oh, naw, I’m gonna have to pass.” You decide. “I’ve gotta be somewhere a bit later, really!”

“Awww…” he seems kind of disappointed, but his smile belies his true thoughts. “Well, another day, perhaps!” He says it all dramatic, like he’s in a play or a drama something. Really, most of what this kid does seems like he's trying to be larger than life. You kinda like those sorts, admittedly…

Ah, but that does remind you. “You DID say something about a tournament though, right?”

And that brightens him up entirely. “Oh, yeah! I'm guessing you haven't heard? It’s the first stop of this year’s M-9 Battle Grand Prix! The Red Hot Rumble tournament at the Maji Arena tomorrow actually got picked! There’s gonna be a ton of awesome battlers there- even be some cool exhibition fights by a lot of famous battlers and their bots! Even supposed to be some new bot parts debuting!” M-9 Battle Grand Prix? Maji Arena? New Parts? Hmmmm… “Kyo and me are gonna be competing for sure!”

“Really?” You can't help but ask. “I thought he was new to this, too!”

He nods. “Yeah, but Kyo’s got a real talent! I dunno if he’d win, but I bet he and I could do well enough to get some points to qualify for the second round! That’d be pretty big already!” Interesting…

“Well, I gotta get goin’! Maybe I’ll see you at the tournament! Make sure to cheer for me!” He runs off, waving, as his Minibot simply nods in farewell and quickly follows, holding his damaged arm.

“Well, not bad fer our first go,” Jago says primly. He's got several scorch marks, but he seems none the worse for wear. Still, he should probably get some work done... “Wha’re we off ta? I’ve a lot to learn about you, sheila.”

That’s a good question. Where to go next…

>Shopping, like now. You really need to get another outfit. This one isn't getting you TOO many weird looks yet, but better safe than sorry...
>Maybe you could snoop around that Maji Arena...there’s bound to be some preparations underway.
>Other

>>2341877
>>Shopping, like now. You really need to get another outfit. This one isn't getting you TOO many weird looks yet, but better safe than sorry...

>>2341877
>Shopping, like now. You really need to get another outfit. This one isn't getting you TOO many weird looks yet, but better safe than sorry...

>>2341877
>>Shopping, like now. You really need to get another outfit. This one isn't getting you TOO many weird looks yet, but better safe than sorry...
Hmm, tournament you say. Maybe we can get some extra cash out of it.

>>2341892
Most likely our boss want us to either be part of the tournament or steal the piece that is going to be priezed.

If we keep our current hidden identity we can participate in the tournament get to know the skill set of the minibot competitors and if we fail to win it we can always go back to our masked figure and steal it from the winner.

A extremely convoluted plan just like in most animes.

>>2341877
>>Shopping, like now. You really need to get another outfit. This one isn't getting you TOO many weird looks yet, but better safe than sorry...
The tournament sounds interestings, long as we don't forget we're on a job.

>>2341877
>Shopping, like now. You really need to get another outfit. This one isn't getting you TOO many weird looks yet, but better safe than sorry...
Because Lorelei loves her souveniers.

Clothes make the girl. Writing!

>>2341903
Inb4 we sign up with both identities and end up having to fight ourselves after trashing the competition

>>2341961
That but instead of fogthing against each other we pretend we captured our civilian self and make it obvious we were somehow involved in it to send the other competitior in a goose chase or so we can force then to drop the tournament when facing our villanous self.

>>2341975
Just realized she can totally do this, eveb if it would require usuing a shitton of mana.

>>2341877
>>2341886
>>2341887
>>2341892
>>2341909
>>2341915
Yeah, no, you need some new threads. This is going to get a little bit too suspicious before very long, especially if you have to pull another job in our scene. Best to get yourself a change of clothes as soon as possible- especially now that you’ve got some folks to worry about knowing what you look like. Mostly.

Fortunately, the shopping around here for clothes is far more expansive than even those for Minibots. You’ve basically got your pick of designs and styles to choose from! Everything from simple sun dresses and hats, to stylish and sleek multipiece suits (why does it seem like casual latex is a thing here? Or is it even latex…) to bigger clothes with belts galore, to...wow, stuff that you have to admit is hot, but you’re not entirely certain should be on a public showroom floor.

Reduces the APPEAL if anyone can just stare at it all day, after all.

Either way, the choice is yours…

>Something sleek and cool and form-fitting.
>Something breezy and casual, yet confident.
>Something rough and rocker, a real loud set!
>Something muted and understated, real quiet.
>Something cute and cheerful, playful and darling.
>Other (Input a design!)

Giving this one some extra time to let people think- I'm getting food while you do.

>>2342019
>>Something rough and rocker, a real loud set!

>>2342019
>Something rough and rocker, a real loud set!

i think this would fit the character. and also would allow us to use the catsuit under it if we need a quick change any time

>>2342019
>>Something cute and cheerful, playful and darling.
Sounds like Lori.

>>2342019
>>Something cute and cheerful, playful and darling

It plays the best with doing a flashy transformation, and will 100% trick these dumb shounen protags.

>>2342094
You do realize we have to actually dress our clothes if we want to 'transform' right? I don't think our outgoer clothes work like sailormoon clothing.

>>2342122
They don't.
They lost that power when they accepted the deal.

5 more minutes and well...I'll need to flip.

>>2342019
changing my vote because getting stucked in a vote to choose clothing is ridiculous.

>Something cute and cheerful, playful and darling

>>2342167
That'll work. Writing.

>>2342162
>that spoiler

Man...that's like one of the cooler things about being a Magical girl.

>>2342122
It wasn't confirmed until right now, I had to hope right? The other points still stand though.

>>2342204
I thought it was obvious after what happend to Miranda in the Mafia world. But i guess people were more focused on the fact that loosing our outgoer clothes make people perceive us differently.

>>2342195
Now we have to find a phone box to change in >.<

>>2342247
Or just a dark corner. Man casting illusion would be great right now... meh whatever. It's just a disguisse anyway

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My only demand for the clothing is that it needs to have some golden yellow in it.

>>2342236
gotta be honest I ended up skimming over a lot of mafia world, had to catch up after I saw we were playing as Lorelei.

>>2342019
>>2342029
>>2342038
>>2342043
>>2342094
>>2342167
No, yeah, you'll just go with something your usual speed. Something cute and cheerful, something playful. Something that doesn't really arouse too much suspicion, but makes people just smile when they see you. All the better to stab them in the back when necessary or get something done under their noses. What you eventually find that you decide suits you well enough is a cheerful little sunflower-colored flower tank top and a nice skirt- something and just above your knees, along with some nice, high stockings. Up to over the knee, even; that skirt that you have leaves just a little bit of oh-so-enticing gap.

Alright, that's not bad! As you step out of the store, your bot following you, he gives you something that could be called a side-eye. “Sheila, you plannin’ a date or what?”

You just scoff. “Sometimes a girl likes to look pretty and cute!” Before he can respond to that though, you get a beeping on your smartwatch. A couple of button presses reveals a small screen that shows that you have an unread message.

‘Time determined. Return in two (2) hours for briefing.’

Hm. Well, nuts. At least you still have a bit of time to yourself...and Jago.

>Get Jago repaired a bit. If you’re gonna look your best, so will he.
>Take a swing around those two gyms that were mentioned earlier- maybe scout out any potential ‘problems’...
>Look around that Maji Arena. See what the setup looks like early on.
>Just head back to the tower for now. Might as well be ready for whatever he wants from you.
>Other

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>>2342292
Well what is done is done. Besides we can buy a lot of clothing. Not like having clothes is a problem and we can always ditch it into our bag of holding.

Or is it only Miranda that has one?

>>2342298
>>Get Jago repaired a bit. If you’re gonna look your best, so will he.

>>2342298
>>Look around that Maji Arena. See what the setup looks like early on.

>>2342298
>Get Jago repaired a bit. If you’re gonna look your best, so will he.

i want to threat him right.

>Look around that Maji Arena. See what the setup looks like early on.

>>2342298
Handler could you tell us how many options we can choose before getting late to the meeting? If not i will go with just repairing our bot.

>>2342323
You figure that the gyms won't take that long, but you're unsure how long Jago's repairs will take. The Maji Arena shouldn't be too long, after you check your smartwatch map- it's about a few minutes away if you catch a cab or the bus. Actually taking a cursory casing of the place should only take about an hour, maybe a bit less.

>>2342299
Main three all bought BoHs at the same time for the sky islands mission I think

>>2342341
Oh cool. because god dam if having BoH isn't usefull.

>>2342330
Uh...let's go and see about repairing Jango then.

>>2342298
>>Get Jago repaired a bit. If you’re gonna look your best, so will he.
I'd like to take him to king's mehanics since they're already outfitting prima, and it'd be nice if they matched.

>>2341975
This is retarded but anime enough that this world and our skills will let us do it

I love it!

>>2342247
>>2342261
Or shout angrily and threaten anybody who dares to even acknowledge we exist, let alone
imply that our "transformation" is us changing clothes behind a trashcan.

>>2342298

“Meh. Well, c’mon,” you say, glancing to your bot. He looks scruffy and pockmarked, and by all accounts even though he seems perfect functional, he's also a bit of an eyesore to look at. Can't have that. “You need a tune up and...probably some buffing out or something.”

“Oh, aye,” he agrees easily. “Tha bloke got in a good number of shots, even if ‘e didn't win. Guess I look a bit of a sight now, yeah?”

“Yeah.” Hopefully it shouldn't take you all that long...

Fortunately, you find a pretty decent repair store, and most of what needs to be done is all superficial. He's got a few dents that takes some time banging out, and a couple of marks that can't quite come all the way out, but after about an hour or so, he looks pretty good. “Not too shabby,” he comments after you both walk out. “Now, where’re we goin’?”

“Back to base,” you say to his questioning look as you head back to the tower.

He gives a strange look at his new surroundings as you enter King’s tower, but he doesn't say anything specific. A small wordless expression of wonder does come from him, however, and you find it kind of adorable considering his grizzled look. “Well now...ain’t this a soight…” Oh, guess he’s got some words after all.

As usual, you're met with a bit of a welcoming party. This time they seem to be more at least some sort of bodyguards, judging from the suits and the dark sunglasses. They take one look at the minibot that you bought, and immediately move forward. “We’ll need to take him aside from now while you talk with the boss.”

What? Well...whatever. Just as long as he's fine with it.

cont.

>>2342997
“Have you heard of the M-9 Battle Grand Prix?” is the first thing Mr. King says as you walk into his office. His back is turned, looking out of his window at a point in the distance. “It’s the biggest tournament in the nation, a massing of the best battlers from across the land, each seeking to test out their skills and prove themselves superior in the arena. It is this same competition that I first made my name known- and it is this same competition that will soon hold one of the experimental parts- to show off, like a fancy toy.”

Can’t say you’re surprised at that. Although, really not sure he’s any better on the ‘toy’ front…

“The founders of the tournament, Haku International, are the creators. There’s a new pair of legs they’re calling Arhu Legs.” You can see him frown, and his posture hunch a bit. “The range of motion and speed is claimed to be beyond any modern Minibot part currently on the market. the tests that they shown, as much as it pains me to admit, have proven superior to my own research efforts. Which means that they are likely either falsifying the data... or have access to something that I don't have access to. Don’t and SHOULD.”

He turns to you, his eyes steely and flinty... But they widen a little bit upon seeing your new outfit. and he rears back slightly. “I...intend you to retrieve the legs. If you’re capable…” he opens his mouth as though he wants to say something, but then he just shakes his head. “Go. Your task is to get them before the presentation tomorrow. I don’t care how, so long as you’re not noticed nor traced to me.”

“Got it!” Sounds easy enough...

"Good. Any questions?" Well...

>Questions?
>None, time to get to planning!

>>2342999
>>Questions?
Is there any information of where the part is located right now?
What kind of resistance we shall expect?

>>2342999
>>Questions?
Just the basics: Where it is in particular, estimated security, what the legs actually look like, when the presentation is, etc.

>>2342999
>do you have a location
>any information on the Arhu team's schedule?

>>2342999
Do you have a layout or were the part might be located?

Any high security personnel that could be guarding it to?

I know it will be at the tournament will occour at the Maji Arena what kind of resistence is expected to be found?

Any private security hired by the Arhu team's?

Fairly standard, then!

Writing! (And hopefully won't pass out for this one.)

>>2342999
Oh also, have you managed to acquire the gear i requested sir?

>>2343014
The nerd told about it.

>Oh, yeah! I'm guessing you haven't heard? It’s the first stop of this year’s M-9 Battle Grand Prix! The Red Hot Rumble tournament at the Maji Arena tomorrow actually got picked! There’s gonna be a ton of awesome battlers there- even be some cool exhibition fights by a lot of famous battlers and their bots! Even supposed to be some new bot parts debuting!”

>>2343070
The location of where the target team is setup.

>>2342999
>>2343010
>>2343013
>>2343014
>>2343054
“A couple. Any kind of information on how the schedule’s looking tomorrow?” is the first thing you think of. If you only had until they decided to show it off, then you have to move faster depending on when that was.

“It will, apparently, be right before the finals, as an exhibition,” he answers primly. “They’re probably going to make a big to-do about it, a lot of pomp and circumstance before showing all of 10 seconds of its capabilities.”

Huh. Kinda seems like a waste to you. Although if the expression he's making is any indication, he thinks similarly. “Okaay...what about the guards? What am I expecting on that front?”

He snorts, side-eyeing you strangely. “If the past years have been any indication, there's going to be a combination of manned security as well as Minibot guards on regular patrol. They tend to lean more towards Balanced and Shooter-class bots from what I recall; last year there were a number of Ceberis bots standing guard. Big things- intimidating looking, but mostly close range barring their bark shot. A few Jiji snipers, too- lightly armored, kind of look like ballerinas, really…” His eyes drift off briefly before snapping to attention again. “At any rate, be cautious.”

Okay, makes sense. Snipers too, though? Hm. “Got it. Any clue where they’ll be in the arena?”

He shakes his head. “There’s a number of places they could be, sadly. There’s a sealed off VIP area upstairs, and an entire underground floor that they’ll most likely be in. I couldn't tell you the exact room or their movements, obviously.”

All right, that's understandable. “Alright, then, so what do they look like?”

“The legs?” he confirms. “They’re a gaudy silver and gold combination, very smooth. Almost organic-looking, really, complete with wire veins- presumably for style.” He sighs. “I wouldn’t have made such a garish design decision, myself…”

“Then that should be it- aside from my little equipment request,” you say breezily.

He lets out a low hum of curiosity, but nods. “I’ve acquired a number of tools for you- flares, as you asked, thermal paste, a tazer, cutting torch...some other odds and ends that the engineers insisted on. You’ll find it in the Repair Bay. I still HIGHLY suggest you don’t lose any of them,” he says ominously.

Well, duh. “Not to worry, sir! I'll take the utmost care and retrieve the part without fail!” Hey, you may not be in costume, but that doesn't mean you can't still act the part!

“I truly hope so,” he says wryly. “Now, go.”

As you leave, the large doors closing behind you, you allow yourself a single snort of derision.

Guys like him were always so up themselves. At least you’re honest with who you are.

...for all the fat lot of good it ever did.

>will continue late tomorrow! Come up with plans in the meantime as we prepare to pull off the heist!

>>2343233
Thanks for running!
I really want to avoid a fight and just make it a pure stealth mission if possible. Those bots can be nasty and I wouldn't want to get mobbed by them.

>>2343233
Thanks for running.

>>2343245
This is possible.

>>2343233
Thanks for the run. Guess we will need to use both of our bots on this little show.

>>2343245
i think that would be best. Even more so since we have a support bot with us. We can use her to analize the structures and look for padrons on the security as we walk around

>>2343245
Hope for the best, plan for the worst. Pure stealth would make things easier in the long run, but will be rather difficult to pull off. Lori's social skills are her strong point, which should help us get through the lower levels of security at least.

>>2343263
Good point, we can try to get in as press or something. Or a groupie.

>>2343233
Thanks for running!
>>2343275
>>2343263
Not so sure about this. Groupies are alowed to the VIP rooms, but not to the underground area. Maybe we should get a mechanic getup instead; that way we can enter the underground area without anyone raising an eye.

>>2343321
>Groupies are alowed to the VIP rooms, but not to the underground area.
You just have to play hard to get, tease them enough and they will be glad to get you into a restricted area for some tail. Just gotta find the right mark.

>some other odds and ends that the engineers insisted on.

i'm really curious to see what these are.

I think the part is underground, but the information as to where specifically will be in the VIP rooms.
I suggest we kidnap a VIP, get information from them with "Fact or Fiction?" like passwords and security procedures, as well as swipe any keycards from them, then use Copycat to assume their identity and walk right in to the information, then the parts.

>>2343744
Also, does copycat also work on wigs and masks if we wear any?

So far i come up with three basic plans for our little job

> 1. Become a Participant in the Tournament; gets us free walk in the back stage, but we have limits time to snoop around since our time to find the part would be in between the matches and how long each match would last.

> 2 Go invited by someone; either use our contact with the MC and his group to make us go inside the VIP room. The nerd would most likely try to invite Lori since he's thirsty for her. This however limit us because we are forced to stay around the MC group and doesn't allow us to use prima to hack the place.

>3.Cat Burglar; Go in as the cute little girl and make some social interaction go to the bathroom stalk as prima walks in the middle of the crowd and sneak across the place. Maybe use our astral projection to check the underground facility see if we find the piece. If the piece is underground we can go while the tournament is happening, if it isn't there then it's in the VIP room.

>>2343745
If it doesn't we can always leave the VIP we capture unconcious and butt naked. However if we manage to capture someone we need to make sure he doesn't see Lori civilian identity just her masked villan one.

>>2343839
we could try a combination of 1 and 3. Play nice with the MC, get into the VIP rooms, ¨go to the bathroom¨ make some recoinance, return to the mc, ¨go for some food¨, steal the thing, and return like if nothing had happened.

>>2344041
>return like if nothing had happened.
Oh yeah, we do have further jobs.

>>2344082
We need to colect all of bot Exodia parts. First we get the legs, then we get the other arm (if the arm we stolen from the old man wasn't a piece for bot Exodia then we have two arms to grab), the head and finaly it's torso.

>>2344096
You forgot the head

>>2344294
No i didn't. Read again anon.

Going live in about 30.

>>2344572
Fuck yeah let's do this!!

>>2344041
The problem with one is that we will need to figth and so we won't be able to scan the area for the were abouts of the part. Making less likely for us to bail. I hope we can use Prima scanner or her hacking skill so she can easily acess a security port and find the part for us.

We can enter the place with the MC and not participate and have our bots drone arou d the arena to see if they find anything. Or at least have the captain srrve as a body guard for Prima so she can acess a security port and scan the entire building.

>>2343839
Three sounds like the way to go. If we get caught, we can pretend to be a Participant. This gives us the best access without any strings.

We could also go for one, but deliberately get knocked out early. Then we'd have limited access without the time constraints.

>>2344616
The most important part in my opinion is how are we going to handle the high security alarms and whatever else there is protecting the part. So far we only heard about the bot and the manned security but not about alarm systems laser security and cameras.

And Prima would be better used for that then Crunch. We could also use her to make a scan of the estructure and from her scan determine were the snipers would be posted and the security bots weak points to take then down fast and hopefully silently.

>>2344656
We have 2 further options regarding alarms, etc: we disable them and steal it, or we wait for them the remove it from the secure zone for the presentation and ambush them. Both have their ups and downs.

Prima is definitely the best choice for the infiltration.

>>2343233
As you get down to the Repair Bay, you note that Prima is still out of it, but it seems as though the engineers are still diligently working at her- her arm is looking much more...together. “Hey, here for the goods, I’m guessing?” You nod, and he points towards an empty table with a gym bag laying on it. “All in there. Don’t break any of it, okay?”

When you check inside, you can understand why. Aside from the things that you requested, there’s also a number of small grey pellets. “Smoke pellets!” one of the engineers says when you ask him. “Y’know, for flashy and practical escapes! Or entrances, if you wanna!” Ah. Neat! “We also put a rappel gun in there, a couple camera blocker slides, and a set of infrared goggles you can fit under your helmet!” He fishes them out- a smaller set of thick opaque goggles, just as he said. “I’d have given you the high powered ones, but they’re too bulky. Shame though, they look cooler and make this cool ‘bweeeep’ sound when you turn them on. These just kinda...work. Don’t put ‘em on in daylight.”

Dang. That sucks. But, hey, you’ve got gear now! Now you need to start laying the groundwork for this whole caper...but what to do first?

>Get in with your potential...well, way in. Time to visit Kyo yourself.
>Time to do a bit of research, see what the competition looks like.
>Let’s get an early start on casing the place. Maji Arena, here we come!
>Maybe one of those gyms would be a good place to pump for info...
>Other

>>2344702
>>Let’s get an early start on casing the place. Maji Arena, here we come!

>>2344702
>Let’s get an early start on casing the place. Maji Arena, here we come!
Alternatively, we could pretend to be a security guard.

>>2344600
ideally (and if we dont want to raise any kind of alarm) we wont need to fight. The idea is to first do some reconnaissance, hack the security cameras with Prima, get the location of the part(any competent security personell will be supervising it) and return to the MC team. On the second expedition we will turn off the cameras, bypass the security and place the parts into the bag o holding(and prima), so that we can feign ignorance when its discovered that the part went missing.
>Or at least have the captain srrve as a body guard for Prima
Thats a bad idea. If they see the two together, they will know that we are the one that stole the arm.

>>2344702
>>Let’s get an early start on casing the place. Maji Arena, here we come!

>>2344702
>>Let’s get an early start on casing the place. Maji Arena, here we come!

>>2344720
Oh yeah we do have the copycat skill.

Should we put our villan gear for this incursion?

>>2344757
...no.

it brings way less attention if we are a lost tourist or something.

>>2344724
Yeah i agree with this plan. So first incursion we scan the place and in the second one we go to the tournament with the MC and his group, then we split from then, go to a security room have Prima hack the place and kill the cams and once we get near the part we let her deactivate the alarm and put everything back in the bag of holding.

>>2344770
If possible, we should add a video loop instead of just turning off the cameras, that should be less incospicious than just turning them off.

>>2344778
I think it would depend if we hack from a random security frame or from the main security room. But i do get what you say. Besides it would be way easier to acess a random port then going for the main security room.

>"Okay, you three. So, this is the Outgoer Training Clinic. This place is somewhere all new Outgoers will see at least once in their careers. It's where you get ranking, and it's got a ton of different training areas and floors. There's even specific job type training rooms if you're of a mind to- so assassinations, recovery, mobile defense, gathering, warfare-

> "Uh...what about s-s-ssseduction?"

> "...what."

> "Y'know, like ssss-s-seducing the enemy or s-s-ssssomething and making them fall in love with you? Do they have placesss for, uh, that?"

> "I'm...not...sure. I never- I don't really..."

> "Awww, you never played a pretty girl? I think you look pretty nice!"

> "Uh...thank you? But, look, how about we move on and-"

> "YO! Look at that club! Can we try some of these out, huh?"

> "What- NO!"

> "Aw, come on! I'm strong, I bet I can hold it fine!"

> "Absolutely NOT!"

> "...You're just scared I'll show you up."

> "Why would I- just...no, Korak. No."

>"Uggggggghhhhhh..."

>"Look, if you stop your whining I'll...I don't know, I'll fight someone on your behalf, how about that?"

>"YES! HEY, GUYS, MIRANDA HERE SAYS SHE CAN KICK ANY OF YOUR BUTTS!"

>...

(Writing.)

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>>2344820
Thank god we dodged that.

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>>2344820
>"YES! HEY, GUYS, MIRANDA HERE SAYS SHE CAN KICK ANY OF YOUR BUTTS!"

Also apparently the kids thay went to the visit were the Lamia girl, the horned demon kid. Wonder if the sheepgirl is the other.

>>2344847
Miranda with Sigils can kick a lot of asses.

>>2344702
>>2344714
>>2344720
>>2344737
>>2344748
Well, first thing’s first- gotta case the place. Hopefully this won’t be too hard- some security is probably still setting up, and at the very least there’ll be some guards likely doing a dry run of things, but if you know anything about event setups, they're usually a mess until the last minute. Probably not a good idea to bring Jago at the moment, either. After a quick check-up, you leave him in the care of the engineers, who have shown him what the training room is- and he seems to have taken to it with aplomb.

Good for him! As for you…

The Maji Arena is a large building- pristine white, and domed in- a veritable coliseum in the modern age. Parked in various places around the arena or a number of moving trucks and carriers, no doubt for the various decorations and whatnot that need to go up by tomorrow morning.

It's relatively easy to simply walk into the lobby. Things aren't exactly closed down, but there’s nothing scheduled for today, and there’s several large flyers and posters about the event tomorrow. You can still see a number of individuals, all in slate white uniforms and hats hustling here and there with post and other things under their arms, setting up the outer areas.

>Try to Copycat one of those workers and blend in to get a view of the arena itself.
>Find a place to hide, it's time to get ghosty and take a look around.
>Play the part of the lost tourist, see what you can learn from these folks audibly.
>Other

>>2344934
>>Try to Copycat one of those workers and blend in to get a view of the arena itself.

>>2344934
>Try to Copycat one of those workers and blend in to get a view of the arena itself.

>>2344934
>>Try to Copycat one of those workers and blend in to get a view of the arena itself.

>>2344934
>Try to Copycat one of those workers and blend in to get a view of the arena itself.

The good company is all dressed in white while our employer company has a black purple dress code? Dam can this people be more black and white about their aligment?

Unanimous enough. Writing!

>>2344934
>>2344938
>>2344939
>>2344944
>>2344949
Well, considering the suits, it seems like best thing to do here is to blend in. And how better to blend in…

Ah, perfect. Bathrooms.

It takes a bit of waiting before someone needs to answer nature's call, but it works well enough. Same you couldn't copy a hat- they're kinda cute. The whole getup's a bit baggy for you, but you can deal. At any rate, no cameras should be catching you changing. You're going to have to be careful here, though.

As you walk into the arena’s main floor from the south end, you can see that the protective walls are still incomplete, and there's a number of individuals and similar uniform still working to put a few up on the west end, below a jumbo screen. There's also what seems to be a number of isolated sitting areas right at ringside- for the contestants, you presume, or maybe VIPs.

A pair of workers on the east end are apparently overlooking things, but they don't seem to notice you for now as they discuss something amongst themselves. Across to the north end, seem to be the doors to the inner tunnels for the competitors to go into and come out of.

Above everything is the press box, stretching about halfway across the north end, but it seems to be empty for the moment.

>Try to talk to the workers overlooking everything.
>Try to talk to the workers setting up the protective wall.
>See if you can't sneak into the press box.
>Try to slip downstairs.

>>2345162
>>Try to slip downstairs.
If they ask, we play the newbie card and say they sent us down for blinker fluid

>>2345162
>>Try to slip downstairs.

>>2345162
>Try to slip downstairs

>>2345162
>>Try to slip downstairs.

>>2345162
>Try to slip downstairs.

If anyone's up, I can start an early run in about an hour.

>>2346599
I'm here and mostly coherent.

>>2346599
Cool. I'm present.

>>2346599
Hey-oh

>>2345162
>>2345249
>>2345362
>>2345449
>>2346280
>>2346290
>>2346647
Well, they said that downstairs was probably going to be your best bet, so you need to get down there, if only to see what’s what. You don't want to just waltz in there in full view of everyone, though…

Walking back outside, you are quick to pass a number of stands that have posters for the event tomorrow- from the looks of things they're supposed to be put up right outside the hallway, but...well, no one will mind if they’re missing for a minute, huh?

Fortunately, it doesn't seem like anyone's willing to question you as you walk out with an arm full of poster tube and head down the ramp way.

The lower floor area seems to be a lot less stylish than above-ground; mostly playing walls and very little decoration. There's a few papers stuck there that tell dates of events and other things, but nothing explicit or that would be relevant to you...except a basic floor map, it seems.

Perfect! Now, let’s see where to go first...

>Conference Room
>Locker Rooms
>VIP Entrance West
>VIP Entrance East
>Loading Docks
>Marshalling

>>2346726
>Marshalling
The place they do the serialization seems like a good place to learn something. If not were the parts are stored, then which minibot will have the privilege of showing them off.

>>2346726
>Locker Rooms

maybe we can overhear something relevant?

Marshalling is security? or maybe a server farm? Google is no help.

>>2346726
>Loading Docks
maybe it onl gets delivered on the day it's shown off

>>2346726
>Loading Docks
usually the important things arrive last. if not, we should be capable of getting a manifesto of when they arrived.

>>2346741
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshalling_(computer_science)
That's the best I got.

Marshalling Areas, from what I understand, are basically large storage areas for events where all the larger props are gathered and organized into sections so that they're all taken to their proper areas.. I may have used the term incorrectly.

>>2346726
>Loading Docks
We are likely to get something from there

>>2346726
>Marshalling

>where all the larger props are gathered and organized into sections so that they're all taken to their proper areas

If they are treating the piece like a toy as our employer said they will have the parts there. It also give us the chance to see other cool toys.

>>2346803
Doubt they will be treating it as a toy. Then again, it is a piece of equipment, regardless of its value; so it should be there, supposing it has arrived.

>>2346726
>Marshalling
We can pretend to be a Marshall again.

>>2346819
More likely to be there then in the loading bay in my opinion. Besides keeping all the rare parts in one single place to move then as well as use the same place with high security to defend/protect then seems like a good plan.

>>2346726
>>2346735
>>2346741
>>2346743
>>2346748
Loading Docks are probably where to go first. Won't seem exceptionally out of place there, and you can probably get some decent intel on what's showing up when, at the very least.

The trip down is pretty quiet, fortunately. Not a whole lot of people down here, and the one or two that pass you don't ask any questions.

When you get to the loading docks however, it's still a bustle of activity, with a number of large 18-wheelers and various other containers resting around the large warehouse; many of which are in the process of being broken down and their various contents being taken up areas of the facility. Now, you just need to-

“Hey, you!” Oh, well, nuts. “Why you standin’ around?” Geez, this guy’s big... “Get section E5 opened up and get a move on!” He points towards a large series of crates that from the look of it, are nearly as tall and wide as you. A number of others are already half opened, their parts looking like stuff for...not sure. Merchandise stalls, if you had to take a guess.

“We’re already runnin’ behind and- hey, NO! Those go to the press box, other way! Make sure to get the freestanding speakers, too!” He also seems super harried, as he runs off to correct someone else.

>Get to it, maybe you can ask about some stuff while you work.
>Try to convince someone to point you towards the manifesto real quick.
>Other

>>2346846
>>Try to convince someone to point you towards the manifesto real quick.

>>2346846
>Get to it, maybe you can ask about some stuff while you work.

get us a cover for when we get back next time.

>>2346846
>>Get to it, maybe you can ask about some stuff while you work.

>>2346846
>>Get to it, maybe you can ask about some stuff while you work.

>>2346846
>Try to convince someone to point you towards the manifesto real quick.

Whistle while you work!

Writing.

>>2346886
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=S32X5-eKVp4

>>2346846
>>2346854
>>2346860
>>2346871
Well, probably best to not have too many looks thrown your way too soon. And hopefully this won't take too long to get done.

The field workers were busy unpacking the smaller boxes aren't questioning you at all as you step up and begin to dismantle things bit by bit. They're big boxes, but the contents themselves aren't particularly huge, a whole lot of plates and paper goods and whatnot.

“So, where are these headed again?” you ask, picking up a well-bundled box of plastic plates.

“B-3, storage near the front,” one of them says easily. “These are all stuff for the imported snack booths, remember?”

“Oh, yeah, right…” Whatever. But now you have an opportunity to ask a few things to these guys as you and they start lifting and getting things onto hand trucks.

> “So, interesting news recently? Anyone?”
> “So, who do you guys think’ll win this thing? Any favorites?”
> “Any clue who’s all supposed to be showing up? Seems like a lot of VIP stuff…”
> Other

>>2346934
>> “Any clue who’s all supposed to be showing up? Seems like a lot of VIP stuff…”

>>2346934
> “Any clue who’s all supposed to be showing up? Seems like a lot of VIP stuff…”

>>2346934
>> “Any clue who’s all supposed to be showing up? Seems like a lot of VIP stuff…”

>>2346934
>> “So, who do you guys think’ll win this thing? Any favorites?”
let's ease into things.

>>2346934
> “Any clue who’s all supposed to be showing up? Seems like a lot of VIP stuff…”
> "So I hear they're showing off some new parts after the tourney. Hear anything about it? Which bot's gonna wear 'em?"

"So who's who?"

Writing!

>>2346961
Uh if one of the VIP's are going to show off the part we could just knock him out copycat his looks and once we are near the part we steal it followed by a classic fire alarm to give chaos as we slip away with the thing.

But that isn't stealthy enough.

>>2346997
might be plausible, but we should steal it either before or after the presentation.

>>2347016
I know i know. I'm just pulling all of my anime moment were the villans try to steal something. The fact that they end up failling rigth when they get the goods should have showed me that this plan, althought fun and in the spotlight just like how Lori likes, shiw that it's a terrible plan.

>>2346934
>>2346944
>>2346951
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>>2346961
“SO,” you fake-grunt as you begin hauling stuff along with the others, “just who all’s supposed to be showing up to this thing? Seems like there's a lot of VIP talk going around…”

“Heck if I know,” one of the older workers says. “Never really bothered to learn the details besides what goes where and when, but it's probably a buncha stuffed shirts. Heard that there was supposed to be a lot more guards showin’ up than normal- that's why it's already bad that we're so behind. Things are just gonna get worse if we're not finished in a couple hours.”

“Pft, like that’s happening,” one of the younger movers says wryly. “And for the record, it’s not just the higher ups. Apparently there's supposed to be a bunch pro battlers here to just watch things- top five from last year, I think. Ariella Snaps is suppose to show up, I remember that much. Kinda surprised, honestly- thought she’d be busy touring.” Huh. Wonder who that is.

“Sponsors, too, though.” A third chimes in. “Buncha folks from TV and industry and stuff looking for battling talent.” Sponsors? Huh. “I mean, besides us.”

>So, how many people get sponsored, y’think?
>Is there gonna be some kinda halftime show?
>We’re looking for sponsors? Why?
>Other

>>2347106
>>Is there gonna be some kinda halftime show?

>>2347106
>Is there gonna be some kinda halftime show?
>We’re looking for sponsors? Why?
I think the top 5 being here are for either extra security, or to show off the parts by pitting them against the bot that'll wear them.

>>2347106
>Is there gonna be some kinda halftime show?

>>2347106
>>Is there gonna be some kinda halftime show?

>>2347134
The nerd did say that there would be some mock battles between pros to show off the parts.

I mean if a know slacker came here it most likely because she wants some rare parts if she is enough of a nerd.

>>2347106
>>2347117
>>2347134
>>2347136
>>2347139
“So, what, is there supposed to be some kind of halftime show?” you follow up.

“Kinda,” the first man says. “You didn’t hear it but me, but the tech guys have cooked up something pretty new, and they're going to show it off in a big mock battle before the finals. Word is they’ve made a top of the line Minibot, better than anything ever seen before. Not showing it all off, though, just some of its parts.” Aha. “Winner of the whole thing gets to be the first to bring him online publicly.” Interesting…

“Yeah, I heard that, too,” the second says. “But they’re gonna have to beat him first, huh?”

“I heard they scrapped that idea,” the third responds as you get to a concession stand. As you begin unloading stuff, you figure that you might need to pinpoint your questions a bit more…

“Wonder how it’s all gonna go down…” you air out.

The first guy shrugs. “Dunno. I know they got themselves a room made private in the service area- we were told not to go around there, remember? Apparently that’s why- the tech heads are hoping to keep the details all top-secret until tomorrow. It’s not even showing up until early tomorrow, I think.”

As you begin to walk back, though, a sound of running causes all four of you to look back...

>Roll 1d20, Best of 3.

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>2347252

Rolled 7 (1d20)

>>2347252

Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>2347252
Check my one!

>>2347270
eh, maybe passable.

>>2347279
I don't care about being top if the class so long as i pass sensei.

>>2347252
>>2347264
>>2347267
>>2347270
What you end up seeing is a another thin man, complete in uniform; but this time you can see that he has a bit more- yellow stripes on both sleeves, which is something that no one else here has. Off the top of your head, you can only assume that he's someone slightly higher up in management. “Hey, Jake, Tex, either of you seen Phil recently?”

You end up looking at the other two, who both shake their heads before you. “Can’t say we have, but, well. Phil’s everywhere.” the first responds.

He just sighs. “Damnit. I’ve asked just about everyone; Leon, Micheal, Sunny... hey, what about you?” he asks- before squinting at you in vague confusion. “Wait, I don’t know you...do I? Dangit, I’ve been busy. What’s your name?”

“Melody, sir!” you answer immediately. You wouldn’t be here much longer anyway.

“What division are you in again?” he asks, and you realize you’re in a hotseat, even if by accident.

>How to respond?

>>2347342
i'm with the division in charge of putting the panflets sir. The big muscly man asked to help with this stuffs said we were getting behind schedule or something and pulled me in into this.

Basicaly try to make him see that the rush is making things so chaotic that transfers are occouring between staffs

>>2347342
Balls. If this goes pear-shaped, we should activates Fuzzy Memory.
>>2347355
This works. Maybe try to imply we're a new/temp hire as well, and thus not fully acquainted with the company structure?

>>2347342
>>2347363
>>2347355

>i'm with the division in charge of putting the panflets sir. The big muscly man asked to help with this stuffs said we were getting behind schedule or something and pulled me in into this.
>Sorry if i don't know the proper names yet. I´m still learning the ropes and all of that.

Lets emphasize the newbie thing.

>>2347342
>>2347355
>>2347384
these sound good

Taking a breather for a bit. Will be back in a couple hours.

>>2347363
At least now we know what the uniforms of the high goons looks like and got some names

And back. Won't be for too long, though, I'm afraid. Last night before my new schedule kicks in.

Writing!

>>2347759
okay.

>>2347342
>>2347355
>>2347363
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>>2347395
“Oh, geez, sorry!” you say, putting on as much of an ‘I'm new’ act as you possibly can. “I'm with the division in charge of putting the pamphlets and posters and stuff, sir. The big muscly man asked to help with this stuff- he said we were getting behind schedule or something and pulled me in into this.”

“Division in charge of…pamphlets?” He says slowly, raising an eyebrow and muttering to himself.

“Ahah, well, I mean. Sorry if I don’t know the proper names yet! I´m still learning the ropes and all that, y’know?” you shrug with an embarrassed grin. “This place has been a madhouse and I’ve just sorta kinda of been trying to make sense of everything as I go! I was putting up posters and signs and junk and then I’m looking for more and next thing I know I’m movin’ plates!” You add a bit of an exasperated tone to your voice, to try and indicate your ‘exhaustion’.

Fortunately, it takes, as the man just sighs in annoyance as the other two just shrug. “Fine, fine, whatever. You’re talking about Wilbur, I think he was in charge of handling advert materials. Just- get back to him once you’re done with this, okay? Melody, right? I’ll let him know you’re with the setup crew for a bit when I see him.”

Oh. Oh boy. Before you can insist he doesn’t need to do that, he’s walking away.

>Let him go, you just need to get a move on asap.
>You need to catch this guy alone to blip his memories.
>Tell him he doesn’t need to, you’ll get back to him right now!
>Other

>>2347897
>You need to catch this guy alone to blip his memories.

>>2347897
>You need to catch this guy alone to blip his memories.
He talks to Wilbur, Wilburs goes 'who's that', and then we have a problem otherwise.

>>2347897
>>Let him go, you just need to get a move on asap.
GTFO. We can still make more reconnaissance on other parts of the buildings; using a different disguise.

>>2347995
Dude think if someone did a invasion during this time and they don't catch it they will be in even more high alert and increase the security in the event tomorow

>>2347897
>You need to catch this guy alone to blip his memories.
Yeah no.

>>2347897
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>>2347995
Well, if you don't catch him alone really quickly in order to give him some very fuzzy memories, he's going to rat you out, and then things will just be a whole big mess. You need to find some way to catch his attention and then lead him off somewhere private. But you can't go after him immediately, and you’re just about to start back before you fake start in shock. “Guys, I’ll be right back,” you say, jogging off in the man’s last direction. “Just remembered something!”

Hopefully he hadn't gotten too far , and you'd be able to take him off to the corner- aha! Oh, wow, seems like he IS busy; there’s another set of individuals he’s talking to- likely asking the same question. You see one of them point in a direction and say a few words, and he smiles as the two walk away to continue working. Seems like he finally got a good lead. You’ll be more than happy to let him find the guy...just as soon as you have a word with him, first.

“Excuse me, sir?” The man turns around in confusion, raising an eyebrow at you. “I almost forgot to mention something- can you come with me for a second? It’s kinda private.”

“Private?” He’s questioning, but the way he walks or do you indicate that he's willing to listen, and sure enough you grabbed him by the arm easily enough as you lead him to a quiet area out of the ways of prying eyes- right under the entrance tunnels should be perfect… “What do you need to mention?”

Your eyes glow faintly as you feel your magic squirm through his mind. “Oh...nothing too memorable.”

As you walk away, fully aware that the daze he’s in will wear off in an even minute, you have to admit you’re looking forward to tomorrow.


>Alright, that's all for now. I'm sorry about it, but next run will be late Friday, although I may update once a day if I'm able. Glad for everyone that's stuck around so far- this has always been pretty fun, and I hope to keep Miranda around in one way or another for a while yet. Later!

>>2348269
Layer Handler have fun in you new job. We will be seeing you friday!

>>2348269
>“Oh...nothing too memorable.”
That went better than hoped.

See you soon. Good luck with your new job!

>>2348269
Phew. Hopefully this prevents any loose ends.
Thanks for running handler.

Aaaand it lives! Running in 30.

(Let's see how long I last. Not tired, but...)

>>2353965
So how was work? Are you enjoying it? Hope everything went well.

>>2353965
Doing fine so far. Still going through training.

>>2353976
Glad to hear it. .

Now let's get back to action and do some robo battles!

>>2348269
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>>2348487
Doesn't take a whole lot to slip away before much longer- by all accounts it seems like they're too far behind for you to get a whole lot of good information at the moment, and what information you do have is pretty uniform in that you'll have to wait until tomorrow for them to really be able to set everything up and for you to swipe the parts. Doing it tonight would be a risk. Still, you did manage one other thing before you left…

>You were able to figure out where the likeliest places for the guards were, thanks to overhearing some discussion about security. Now you know just what the defenses are.
>You managed to swipe a VIP pass thanks to someone foolishly leaving out a set of badges. You'll easily be able to gain entry wherever!
>You lucked out and, with a bit of computorial know-how, managed to find the tournament bracket setup, competitors and all. So you made a couple of changes...
>Other

>>2354073
>You were able to figure out where the likeliest places for the guards were, thanks to overhearing some discussion about security. Now you know just what the defenses are.

>>2354073
>You were able to figure out where the likeliest places for the guards were, thanks to overhearing some discussion about security. Now you know just what the defenses are.
Mornin' handler.

Seems like this time might be less populated. I'll keep it open for 10 more then just go ahead.

Yeah, just writing.

>>2354157
There there don't be like that.

>>2354073
>>2354095
>>2354111

You didn’t leave without overhearing some pretty choice information. Seems like there had been a bit of a discussion about just want the security was going to be, so they would know what to place where. Looked like it was among a couple of the team leads, but the fact that they knew and didn't see you nearby meant that now you know. Ceberis guard dogs, just as Mr. King said, but they didn't mention anything about Jijis. They instead mentioned something called ‘Gargant’ model bots being placed to ‘not leave anything to chance’. You had no clue what those were, and you resolved to ask King about them before anything else happened. They sounded intimidating, but hopefully that was all in the name.

By the time you leave though, it's evening, the sun just dippin over the horizon and yourself back in your ‘normal’ clothes. You can see there's a number of kids out and about, just messing around- playing various sports, many with bots of their own either joining (if obviously restraining themselves) and, a distance down and across the street, a bit of a park area, with a few battles in progress in designated smaller areas, complete with protective walls.

>Mill about for a bit and see if you can glean anything interesting from one of the fights.
>Head back to Mr. King ASAP. You got a bit of prep to do and bots to talk to.
>Well, you got time. Maybe just taking a stroll around the city and actually seeing it might be nice…
>Other

>>2354200
>Head back to Mr. King ASAP. You got a bit of prep to do and bots to talk to.

Time to ask the boss about these gargant whatever bots.

uh did everyone went to sleep early today?

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Oh it must be because we are at page 6.

I'll be back tomorrow, then.

>>2354340
Till tomorrow handler. Have a nice rest.

>>2354200
>>Mill about for a bit and see if you can glean anything interesting from one of the fights.

>>2353965
>>2354340
Will this be the new start time? I'll have to go into pure lurker mode in that case, it is way too late for me

>>2354200
>Head back to Mr. King ASAP. You got a bit of prep to do and bots to talk to.
King's certainly a vip for this so see if he can get us clearance for a late night / early morning look around. Also some blueprints or layout of the arena so we can better work out a plan. And visit Prima, will need her up and running for a stealth mission.

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>>2354200
>Head back to Mr. King ASAP. You got a bit of prep to do and bots to talk to.

>>2354200
>>Well, you got time. Maybe just taking a stroll around the city and actually seeing it might be nice…
Random encounter time!

>>2354904
Fridays. Saturdays/Sundays will be the general usual timeframe.

>>2354200
>>2354215
>>2354914
>>2354978

Well, as much as you would like to see just how the kids do things around here, you do need to see just what's going on with that new bot type. And all things considered, if it's worst case scenario you need to be planning for it as soon as possible.

Ugh, the horrors of having to actually pay attention, sometimes. It’s so troublesome. You’re gonna have a nice hot soak later on your off-hours. Maybe find a cute boy…

When you get back, you’re surprisingly not accosted by anyone this time. Pleasant change. But that doesn't mean that people don't notice. Several of the more normal workers are notably keeping a clear distance from you, and some of them are trying not to lock eyes with you. Can't help but wonder what brought that on, but at the moment it's not really something you're overly worried about. Maybe they're just intimidated by your beauty, who knows?

But, enough of that. You need to see just if these Gargants are as bad as they sound…

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“Worse,” Mr. King says as he close as some sort of holographic newsletter. “Gargants are a special class, exclusively used for industrial purposes and private defenses. They’re basically living tanks; larger than average, surprisingly fast, and are very difficult to defeat in a standard battle. Most bots don’t have the firepower to take one down. I have one or two myself, actually. Mostly for research purposes, but they do occasionally take turns guarding my more...delicate works.” He huffs. “My bots are meant for more than just simple guard duty, but the Gargants were designed exclusively for that. And they do it well. Damned Aiba Corporation...they’re a consistent thorn in my side, even now!” he grumbles.

Well, that explains that. Aaaand it doesn’t sound good. You’re going to have to be seriously careful with this.

>Go see how Prima is doing- you’re going to need her for this.
>Ask him more about the Aiba Corporation. They sound troublesome.
>Leave and see how Jago’s faring. He's been alone for some time...
>Other

>>2355952
>Ask him more about the Aiba Corporation. They sound troublesome.

>>2355952
>>Go see how Prima is doing- you’re going to need her for this.

>>2355952
>Ask him more about the Aiba Corporation. They sound troublesome.

>These kind of company normaly have some kind of "ace"? Someone they usualy use to demonstrate their product or stress text their gear? If i can manage to get in their rank i could avoid the gargants.
>Also tell him about our infiltration abd the know about the uniforms make him sure we have a secure way to go and also tell him about how they are taking very much care with the piece. Just to asure him that we have a plan and we can do it easily.

>Several of the more normal workers are notably keeping a clear distance from you, and some of them are trying not to lock eyes with you. Can't help but wonder what brought that on, but at the moment it's not really something you're overly worried about.

I guess Prima's data showed us punching a bit with our fist and sending it flying and the gossip started to flow.

Aiba Corporation? Do they sell children's card games, too?

Writing.

>>2356140
Rumor has it the CEO has a dragon shaped jet too. And is still a teenager.

>Do they sell children's card games, too?

Why haven't i noticed the similarity between the names before? Wonder if the owner is a genius battler too.

>>2355952
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>>2356001
“‘Aiba Corporation’?” You ask with a raised eyebrow.

He nods, a fierce frown on his face that you suspect doesn't even begin to get into the depths of which he hates this company. “Yes...a long-entrenched Minibot and resource development company that enjoys making claims of superiority, when it’s quite clear that it’s MY Minibots that superior!” His fist slams down on the table, and you're kind of surprised at the rattle it makes. “The Aiba family and their breed are quite possibly the only people I LOATHE as much as Kanzaki. They’ve gotten in the way of numerous business deals, undercut my own attempts at influence, and even have to gall to call my Minobots SUBSTANDARD! Can you believe that?!” Oh, geez, he’s ranting now. Up and flailing and everything. “And their little prodigy- Miyumi Aiba. She’s being groomed to take over the family business, and the little brat already has the gall to call me ‘yesterday’s news!’”

Ouch. That’s...rough, you guess. “So they’re just kind of always in your way?”

He barks out a laugh that's not at all happy. “Oh, YES. They seem to take a particular delight in butting heads with me, and it's infuriating!” Honestly, the way he’s going, you’d say he hates the Aiba Corporation a LOT more than Kanzaki...but maybe it's just a different kind of hate?

He turns to you, his eyes alight with something close to a manic rage. “Tell me, you don’t think someone trying to prove themselves superior to you at every turn would be incessantly frustrating? That their constant poking and prodding as though they were children begging for attention wouldn’t make you furious!?”

“Hey, I wanna try, too! Lemme see that mic, I can totally sing!”

“Ugh, it’s not that kind of mic! Go bug mom for one of your own!”

>...Can’t say so, no.
>...Yessir.
> Say nothing.
> Other

>>2356243
>...Yessir.

>>2356243
>>...Can’t say so, no.

>>2356243
>>...Yessir.

Just...nod. Go with it.

Writing.

>>2356381
You know i always forget that the magic girls from silver eye are the onea that got the bad end or sacrificed themselfs for a good cause.

Wonder if Lori imouto got evil because of her and Lori got a contract to get out of the time line. No Lori, no evil sister and so Lori sis could live happily. But what Lori doesn't know is that her sister is now wondering how cool or wonderfull would have being having a big sis for her.

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>>2356291
There's a lot you want to say to that.

A lot.

But.

You can’t.

So you just nod, a small smile on your face. “...Yessir. I suppose I can see where you’re coming from. It WOULD get annoying.” Until you miss it.

Yet, he nods, satisfied. “Exactly. Which is why I hate the thought of having to deal with them even in my more...clandestine ventures. Bah!” He sits down, frowning. “Perhaps something can be arranged in the future to get them out of my hair- at least until I gain the Arhu parts.” Then, his frown turns into a malicious grin as the thoughts snake through his head. “Then, they can complain all they like. I’ll be the one to mass produce my own variant of the Arhu, and they’ll be forced to admit just who TRULY is superior…”

...Cute.

There’s a silence after that, to which he looks at you oddly, and then waves you off wordlessly. You don’t really feel like messing with him or anything, so you just leave. But that doesn't mean you still don't have things to do. You’re going to-

*beepbeepbeep* Oh, huh. Message?

‘Prima in acceptable operational condition. She asks to see you.’ Huh. That’s...unexpected. But you were going to see her anyway.

When you get there, she’s...well, she’s Prima. Her bow is fixed, as is her hand, although you can see it still needs a couple of bits of plating, and there's a couple of areas that still clearly need to be buffed out or replaced. But, she’s there, sitting up, and eyes slanted upwards in a smile. ‘Miss, I am glad to see you in good health! I’m pleased that you came so quickly, too!” But just as she was smiling, so quick do her eyes turn down. “I must ask your forgiveness for the other night- I am afraid my analyzations of the opponent proved...incomplete. He overwhelmed me despite my efforts.” The whole of her body seems to sag, metal or no...is she really that torn up about this?

>It’s fine. You did your best and we got out of there.
>So...you wanna maybe get back at him?
>Eh, you’re a support bot. I shouldn’t have left you alone with him.
>Other

>>2356626
>It’s fine. You did your best and we got out of there.

>>2356626
>>2356650
Add
>I should have had you scan him before ambushing him. I misjudged how tough you minibots are thought one good hit could've crippled him.

>>2356626
>>It’s fine. You did your best and we got out of there.

>>2356626
>Other: If anything i was the one that made a bad call engaging a strange bot without using your analasys first to asset the situation. But now we will be ready for him you have the data you collected last time and i won't leave you alone anymore from here on out we will be a team, more like a trio since i will need to introduce the captain to you to. So next time if we meet him... you wanna maybe get back at him? I know that using your data analasys in the tournament we can easily get a know of what the other bots in the competition and out of it are capable.

>>2356626

>I should have had you scan him before ambushing him. I misjudged how tough you minibots are thought one good hit could've crippled him.

Nope, was our bad. Writing!

>>2356626
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>>2356700
Oof...poor thing. “No, it’s my fault.” You find yourself talking before you even realize it. “I should have had you scan him before ambushing him. I misjudged how tough you Minibots are- thought one good hit could've crippled him. Really, if anything, I was the one who made a bad call.”

“I- no!” Prima shifts off of the table, landing with an easy clunk- glad her motor functions don't seem to need any kind of fixing. “I believe you made the optimal choice in tenuous situation. We couldn't let Mr. King down, could we?”

“...True, yeah,” you have to admit. There's a reason you're on this job, after all… “but that still doesn’t mean I didn’t do so hot with you.”

“Nonsense!” She says, and you’re actually a bit surprised at how strongly she says it. “I think you were a fine commander, and I apologize for leaving you without support for so long. I swear to you that I will-”

“Ey, now, what’s alla this?” Oh. “Who’s dis foine sheila and why ‘aven’t ya innerduced me?”

Prima startles at the larger captain bot standing in the doorway, now in two panting engineers. “E-Eh?! Who is- what is this? I do not know this Minibot- Miss?” She turns to you, and you swear that if she was human, you'd be seeing tears welling in her eyes right now. “W-what is this meant to be? Have I...been replaced?”

“What? No, no…” You’ve got some explaining to do, you suppose. “Prima, I’d like you to meet...well, he’s kinda our new partner, I guess! Meet Jago!”

“Quite the pleasure!” Did he just wink?

The way she tilts, you’d think she was visibly struck. “P-partner? This was not anticipated! My internal simulation programs will need to be severely adjusted!”

...You’ve got some explaining to do. But, now that they’re both here, it’s high time to figure out what the gameplan is.

You got a couple of options. Just need to figure out which one you want to go for…

>Just try to infiltrate the arena without anyone knowing you’re there. Steal the parts well before the exhibition. A lot of security to get through, but you will be able to leave whenever you like.
>Pose as a contender; you’ll gain automatic access to a few restricted areas, but you’ll be expected to fight at least once, not to mention the issue of recognition.
>Fake a VIP pass- chances are you’ll be outed fairly quickly, but as you have an escape route handy, you should be fine.
>You can come up with something else, though, maybe… (Other)


(Done for tonight! Tomorrow, similar timeframe. Take this time to vote on plans or come up with your own!)

>>2356979
>>Pose as a contender; you’ll gain automatic access to a few restricted areas, but you’ll be expected to fight at least once, not to mention the issue of recognition.

>>2356979
Man, I kinda want to bring these two back with us to the intersection.

>>Pose as a contender; you’ll gain automatic access to a few restricted areas, but you’ll be expected to fight at least once, not to mention the issue of recognition.

>>2356979
>Just try to infiltrate the arena without anyone knowing you’re there. Steal the parts well before the exhibition. A lot of security to get through, but you will be able to leave whenever you like.


>>2357013
Hango is ours so he's definetly comming back with us. Also we can always ask Prima as a reward from King for doing a fine job.

>>2357202
>Hango

I mean Jangon

>>2356979
>Pose as a contender; you’ll gain automatic access to a few restricted areas, but you’ll be expected to fight at least once, not to mention the issue of recognition.
We get to don our usual attire to pose AND have the option to go stealth if we lose a match.
>>2357013
Silver Eye Solutions - Magic glyphs & Robots Emporium

>>2357608
Now imagine if the glyphs are added to a robot to increase their mortial skill. Imagine a brawler bot with a brawler rune. Or a support bot with a support rune ! Magitech robots here we go!