>>3005750
>Sure man, thanks for inviting me. (fist bump Cody)

>>3005750
>Sure man, thanks for inviting me. (fist bump Cody)

>>3005750
>Sure man, thanks for inviting me. (fist bump Cody)

>>3005755
>>3005784
>>3005835
“Sure man, thanks for inviting me,” You bump fists with Cody.

“Great! Always knew you’re a cool dude,” Cody replies.

“So John, can you bring your dad’s car?” Veronica sounds flirty, “Cody’s car got a busted AC.”

That explains a lot of things. Cody and Veronica want to go camping, but not deal with a busted AC. And you're one of the few people in class who can drive and have access to a car.

>Okay, but remember you owe me. (wink back at Veronica)

>Okay, but only cause I like you guys. (nod at Cody)

>Bring your car too, six people in one car will be cramped, Veronica can ride with me if it gets too hot in your car. (reply to Cody)

>Sorry, dad will get pissed if something happens to his car. (shake your head)

>>3005838
>Okay, but only cause I like you guys. (nod at Cody)

>>3005838
>Okay, but only cause I like you guys. (nod at Cody)

>>3005838
>Okay, but only cause I like you guys. (nod at Cody)

>>3005864
>>3005872
>>3005910
"Okay, but only cause I like you guys," You nod at Cody.

"You are a fuckin' life saver, John." Cody punches your shoulder playfully.

"So where are we going exactly?" You rub your shoulder.

"Cody's uncle owns a cabin near Red Lake," Veronica replies, "Used to be a summer camp there, but got closed down. No one goes there now. So we'll have plenty of place to have fun. Smoke some weed, go skinny dipping and all that."

>Wait, isn't that where that serial killer used to dump his bodies? I know it's been years, but they never found him, did they?

>Heard some girl went nuts couple years ago and killed all the other campers. She is in a nuthouse now, right?

>Wait, isn't that lake haunted? Heard even the fish looks weird... like fucking aliens. Something in the water I guess.

>Thought there was a clan of inbred redneck hillbillies living there? Creepy pig farmers and other weirdos.

>Wait, isn't that where those cultists used to sacrifice kids? Something to do with voodoo or some other spooky shit.

>Heard that place used to be an old Indian burial ground. Like the soil is cursed by their spirits or something.

>Wait, isn't that where there was all those UFO sightings in the 70s? You know, all those dumb conspiracy theories.

>Sounds like a nice place. Never heard anything bad about it ever.

>Something else.

>>3006017
>Sounds like a nice place. Never heard anything bad about it ever.

>>3006017
>Something else
angry molesting tree

>>3006017
>Thought there was a clan of inbred redneck hillbillies living there? Creepy pig farmers and other weirdos.
Bonus points if they are having a doozy of a day

>>3006017
>Sounds like a nice place, never heard anything bad about it.

>>3006017
>Sounds like a nice place. Never heard anything bad about it ever.

>>3006027
>>3006038
>>3006082
>>3006121
>>3006441
"Sounds like a nice place. Never heard anything bad about it," You reply.

“Trust me, it’s gonna be fun,” Cody says.

"So let's meet up tomorrow morning, 'k?" Veronica smiles.

“Ya, see you guys then.” You reply.

Veronica gives you one last wink before leaving, you ignore it and make your way home.

******

You’re not the outdoors type and haven’t gone camping in years. You’re not as athletic as the jocks or as smart as the nerds.

How will you prepare for the trip?

>Just bring the regular stuff – food, water, flashlight, lighter etc.

>Take your big brother’s old hunting knife – wait, is that thing even legal to carry?

>Secretly ’borrow’ your dad’s handgun, who knows what you might run into.

>Bring a bible and crucifix – never hurts to be faithful.

>Ask your cousin to buy you a couple cans of beer, the others will love it.

>Buy some drugs from your weird neighbor, should make the trip more exciting.

>Something else.

>>3006540
>Secretly ’borrow’ your dad’s handgun, who knows what you might run into.
>Buy some drugs from your weird neighbor, should make the trip more exciting

>>3006540
>Buy some drugs from your weird neighbor, should make the trip more exciting.
What's the worst that could happen?

>>3006540
>Buy some drugs from your weird neighbor, should make the trip more exciting.

>>3006540
>>Secretly ’borrow’ your dad’s handgun, who knows what you might run into.

>>3006547
>>3006562
>>3006598
>>3006616
Camping is cool and all, but it can get boring real fast. Maybe you can buy some drugs to make the trip more exciting.

The only drug you've ever done is weed, if that even counts as drug these days. Maybe you should loosen up more.

******

Your neighbor is a weird Russian guy named Boris. He keeps a low profile, but you know that he moves some pretty hardcore drugs.

"Marihuana is for little babies," Boris snorts, "You try the real stuff, friend. I have everything you need. Candy, hardball, molly, blue sky, angel dust... you just name it, friend. Or you want something to put in girl’s drink and bring her home?"

"Not looking for roofies, Boris, I just want to have some fun when out camping," You ask, “What can you get me for a twenty?”

"Nothing worth time, friend," Boris shakes his head, "But I got some new pills from home. Cousin call it Babayka. Good drug. Can give you discount."

"This isn't anything like that Krokodil thing, right?" You feel uncomfortable, "Would hate to end up losing my legs to some flesh eating disease."

"Na, friend, this is government stuff," Boris replies, "Very safe. Maybe make you strong like Superman! Have fun with girl, yes?"

"I don’t know, Boris,” You hand him the twenty and take the black pills. Unsure if you will actually use them or not.

******

You feel agitated. Maybe you’ve been watching too many horror movies.

On a whim, you check the cupboard where your dad keeps his handgun. You’ve never fired a bullet in your life, but feel safer with the gun in hand.

After some hesitation, you decide to ’borrow’ your dad’s handgun, who knows what you might run into while out camping.

[1/2]

>>3006818
You meet up with Cody, Veronica, Nathan, Roger and Laurie the next morning. Cody’s wearing a red football jacket, his arm wrapped around Veronica.

“Your family must be loaded if you drive this,” Nathan looks at your car approvingly, “Way better than the rust bucket Cody drives.”

“It’s his dad’s ride, not his,” Cody mutters.

“Still pretty cool,” Veronica’s wearing a tight sweater that accentuates her curves, her miniskirt doing little to cover her thick thighs.

“Wish we could take my dog with us,” Roger sounds as stoned as ever, but you notice that he seems a little jumpier than usual.

“What does your dad do exactly?” Laurie asks in a low voice. She’s dressed more modestly compared to her friend.

>He’s a doctor, wants me to go to medical school after graduation, even forced me to take first aid lessons.

>He’s an engineer, always tells me to pay more attention to electronics and tinker with stuff to see how they work.

>He works for the government, on secret projects he can’t even share with us.

>He does some ‘import-export’ business, deals with some real shady people. Let’s leave it at that.

>We are old money, great-great grandpa used to be a plantation owner, owned hundreds of slaves.

>He’s a popular writer, you’ve probably read some stuff he wrote under pseudonyms.

>Something else.

>>3006826
>>He works for the government, on secret projects he can’t even share with us.

>>3006826
>We are old money, great-great grandpa used to be a plantation owner, owned hundreds of slaves.

>>3006826
>We are old money, great-great grandpa used to be a plantation owner, owned hundreds of slaves.

>>3006826
>We are old money, great-great grandpa used to be a plantation owner, owned hundreds of slaves.

>>3006838
>>3006848
>>3006877
>>3006981
"We are old money, great-great grandpa used to be a plantation owner," You reply, "Made a fortune from the cotton fields. I think he owned hundreds of slaves."

“So literal blood money,” Nathan looks pissed, no longer impressed with your dad’s car. Laurie doesn’t look too pleased either.

“Hey lighten up, that shit happened like ages ago,” Veronica smirks, “Not John’s fault that his ancestors owned yours.”

"Ya, it's not like they could've cursed his bloodline or something." Cody laughs too.

“Whatever,” Nathan doesn’t even look at you as he takes the backseat. Laurie sits next to him, you see them talking about something.

You take the driver’s seat, wondering if you should have kept your mouth shut in front of Nathan. It’s a couple hours’ drive to the cabin and you hope to reach there before dark.

>Ask Cody to take the seat next to you, pass the time chatting about sports or something.

>Ask Veronica to take the seat next to you, pass the time flirting with her.

>Ask Roger to take the seat next to you, pick his brain and discuss conspiracy theories.

>Stay silent and wait for one of them to sit next to you.

>Something else.

>>3007054
>>Stay silent and wait for one of them to sit next to you.

>>3007054
>Get to know Nathan. "Hey, if it's any consolation, man, I'm not cool with the whole slavery thing either. Don't know if that means anything coming from a white boy."

Why is the cast basically Scooby Doo? I mean Roger. Shaggy Rogers. "My dog".

>>3007054
>Ask Roger to take the seat next to you, pick his brain and discuss conspiracy theories.

>>3007054
>Ask Roger to take the seat next to you, pick his brain and discuss conspiracy theories.

>>3007054
>Stay silent and wait for one of them to sit next to you.

>>3007079
The whole thing is a homage to 80s slasher films, teen mysteries like Scooby Doo, Archie, modern deconstructions like Cabin in the Woods, Stranger Things etc.

>>3007077
>>3007079
>>3007090
>>3007143
>>3007196
You stay silent and wait for one of the others to sit next to you. None of them are exactly your 'type' and you feel little interest in socializing with them. You're starting to regret coming to this trip already.

Cody and Veronica sit together behind you and Roger takes the empty seat next to you. After some time, he starts talking about dumb conspiracy theories.

"The government’s trying to control our minds, man,” Roger keeps talking even though you ignore him, “You ever heard of MKUltra? Fucked up what they did to Kaczynski. And that was in the 60s, they must have gotten way better drugs by now.”

“Uh-huh,” You keep your eye on the road, not paying attention to the ramblings.

“The Russians experimented with mind altering drugs too,” Roger continues, “In the 40s, they kept five guys awake for fifteen days with some fucked up drug cocktail.”

“What happened after fifteen days?” You ask trying to hide your lack of interest.

“They went mad and killed everyone, ate some of them too,” Roger replies, “Russian sleepers are hiding all around us, man, all they need is a trigger like that to go berserk.”

Roger keeps rambling about Nazi human experiments, chemtrails, genetic memory and other pseudo-science conspiracy theories.

You nod and pretend to listen, hoping that you'll reach the cabin before dark. The road is bumpy, and you have to be careful as you drive.

Roll 3d6. DC: 9

Rolled 5, 4, 6 = 15 (3d6)

>>3007362
All at once? One at a time?

Rolled 1, 6, 3 = 10 (3d6)

>>3007362

>>3007394
All at once. Some actions will have extra dice for high relationship score or established skill.

>>3007362
ah thanks for explaining. I'm not too knowledgeable about cinema culture—if this wasn't obvious. I do find your quest interesting though.

>>3007394
>>3007409
>>3007421
>>3007448
You reach the cabin hours before dark, without any accident or running into any creepy hitchhikers.

The place feels desolate. The trees look dead or are stunted things with no leaves. The cabin is in okay shape, but you doubt anyone has spent a night here in years.

"Wow, your uncle must really hate you," Nathan quips at Cody, "Sending you camping to a place like this."

"Shut up," Cody grumbles.

"This place isn't all that bad," Laurie says, "We just need to clean it up a bit."

"No signal." Veronica ignores them and checks her phone, "Can't even call someone to tell we found the place... argh!"

“Great, so we’re stuck here and lost to civilization,” Nathan says, “Anyway I’m gonna go look for some dry firewood, any of you wanna come help?”

“Should check up on the old summer camp near Red Lake first,” Cody says, “Might find some old supplies.”

"I'm gonna take a step back and chill, guys." Roger says, "Don't feel so good."

>Help Laurie clean up the cabin.

>Stay with Veronica and keep her company.

>Go with Nathan to look for firewood.

>Go with Cody to check on the old summer camp.

>Chill with Roger and smoke some weed.

>Do some exploring on your own.

>Something else.

>>3007507
>Go with Nathan to look for firewood.

>>3007514
second

>>3007507
>Go with Nathan to look for firewood.
We gotta bro it up
Also, I think we should make SOME attempt to make it up to Nathan. Just an attempt though, don't have to bend over backwards to appease the guy.

>>3007507
>Go with Nathan to look for firewood

>>3007514
>>3007519
>>3007523
>>3007657
"I'll come," You tell Nathan. Who just nods and starts walking without uttering a word.

The two of you walk in silence. The woods look ominous, like something is watching you from the distance.

You must be more tired than you realize, the mind plays weird tricks when someone is exhausted.

You feel awkward about the earlier conversation and don't know if you should apologize to Nathan or not.

>"Hey, if it's any consolation, man, I'm not cool with the whole slavery thing either. Don't know if that means anything coming from a white boy."

>"Sorry about what I said back there, man. I'm not really good with small talk, end up saying some dumb shit sometimes. Just wanna make sure that we’re still cool."

>"What's your problem, man? The whole slavery thing happened like centuries ago. You can't hold me responsible for everything my ancestors did."

>"No offense, man, but slavery wasn't all that bad. If it weren't for people like my great-great grandpa, your people would still be starving in Africa."

>"You know great-great grandpa treated slaves pretty well. I mean he whipped the lazy ones, but that's just part of running a business. You get what I'm saying, right?"

>”My family ain’t racist, man. I mean, great-great grandpa and his sons loved fucking their slave girls, left behind a bunch of mongrel half-black bastards too.”

>Just stay silent and help him look for firewood.

>Something else.

>>3007746
>Hey, if it's any consolation, man, I'm not cool with the whole slavery thing either. I wish we had left those damn negros back in Africa."

>>3007746
>"You know great-great grandpa treated slaves pretty well. I mean he whipped the lazy ones, but that's just part of running a business. You get what I'm saying, right?"
>Gets punched

>>3007746
>"Hey, if it's any consolation, man, I'm not cool with the whole slavery thing either. Don't know if that means anything coming from a white boy."

>>3007746
>"Sorry about what I said back there, man. I'm not really good with small talk, end up saying some dumb shit sometimes. Just wanna make sure that we’re still cool."
It's tough. We're always going to be the bad guy.
Maybe it's because I'm a bitch but I always like the least confrontational answer. Especially when there's no reason to start a fight over something that happened generations ago.

>>3007816
Thing is, John didn't attack anyone. He stated a fact about his ancestor. Can't fault a guy for that. I think the most sensible thing we can say, with regards to mending this bad blood with Nathan, is to make sure he knows we don't agree with slavery or white supremacy: people are just people.

>>3007746
I'd combo
>"Hey, if it's any consolation, man, I'm not cool with the whole slavery thing either. Don't know if that means anything coming from a white boy."

>"Sorry about what I said back there, man. I'm not really good with small talk, end up saying some dumb shit sometimes. Just wanna make sure that we’re still cool."

Basically this >>3007868 we can't control what happened in the past and we certainly aren't cool with that kind of stuff in the present.

>>3008932
This.

>>3007868
>is to make sure he knows we don't agree with slavery or white supremacy
But I don't wanna lie.

>>3008971
Oh boy.

>>3007746
>"You know great-great grandpa treated slaves pretty well. I mean he whipped the lazy ones, but that's just part of running a business. You get what I'm saying, right?"

>>3007746
Screw you Nathan, you are a pathetic hypocrite, you don't want people to get treated differently for their skin colour, something they can't change and now you are doing the same thing to me. Fuck you

>>3009533
Support

>>3007759
>>3008971
muh edge xD

>>3007746
>"Hey, if it's any consolation, man, I'm not cool with the whole slavery thing either. Don't know if that means anything coming from a white boy."
>"Sorry about what I said back there, man. I'm not really good with small talk, end up saying some dumb shit sometimes. Just wanna make sure that we’re still cool."

>>3007362
Chemtrails are real dude, at least I'm pretty sure so far.

>>3007759
>>3007763
>>3007772
>>3007816
>>3007868
>>3008932
>>3008968
>>3008971
>>3008984
>>3009067
>>3009533
>>3009541
>>3009634
"Sorry about what I said back there, man. I'm not really good with small talk, end up saying some dumb shit sometimes. Just wanna make sure that we’re still cool," You hesitantly apologize. Nathan is both taller and stronger than you, he’s also on the high school football team, way more athletic than you can ever hope to be. Getting in a fight with him here can end badly for you.

“We’re cool, so long as you don’t keep rubbing that slavery shit in my face,” Nathan replies curtly. He sounds more annoyed than angry.

"Hey, if it's any consolation, I'm not cool with the whole slavery thing either. Don't know if that means anything coming from a white boy," You respond.

“You are cool with living off blood money though,” Nathan sights, “Then again, can’t really blame you for the shit your great-gramps did. Wouldn’t be fair.”

You work in silence after that. You barely know Nathan and you’re far from friends, so you don’t really mind the lack of conversation. But you do feel glad that you haven’t said something stupid and gotten your ass beaten by him.

When a fight breaks out in urban areas, other people can break it apart. But if a fight breaks out in a remote place like this, things can turn ugly real fast. No one will call 911 if you shout for help. There won’t be any police car or ambulance, even if you bleed to death.

Still feels like something's watching you. You keep turning back to stare at the woods, but don’t see any animals. That uneasy feeling doesn’t leave until you return to the cabin.

******

“Cody isn’t back yet,” Veronica sounds irritated, “It’s getting dark, I wanted to have some fun before it gets too hard to see.”

“Shouldn’t we go look for him? He might’ve gotten hurt somewhere,” Laurie asks.

>Cody’s a big boy, he can take care of himself.

>Calm down, Laurie, it’s way too early to start a search party.

>I’ll go look for him, the rest of you stay here. Nathan, look after the girls since Roger is useless.

>You girls stay here. Nathan and I’ll go check the summer camp, see if we can find him.

>Something else.

>>3009739
>I'll stay here with the girls. Nathan and Roger go check the summer camp, see if you can find him.

>>3009739
This
>>3009763

>>3009739
>I’ll go look for him, the rest of you stay here. Nathan, look after the girls since Roger is useless.

>>3009739
>I'll go find him. It'd be good to have a second set of eyes though. Any volunteers?

>>3009763
bossing people around like that while you sit on your ass gets you whacked. are we playing a coward now?

>>3010408
Yes

>>3010407
This

>>3009739
>You girls stay here. Nathan and I’ll go check the summer camp, see if we can find him.
>>3010408
In a slasher film to volunteer is to ask for a quick death

>>3010416
in a slasher film, not volunteering on your own terms gets you killed later. don't run from problems; change the paradigm and eliminate the problem.

>>3010418
Depending on if the QM wants us to play to the tropes or play against them.

Should we act realistically and attempt to keep ourselves alive, or should we play as if we were an actual character in a slasher movie? I'd prefer the latter personally, but it really depends on the kind of quest and tone the QM is going for.

>>3009739
>You girls stay here. Nathan and I’ll go check the summer camp, see if we can find him.
It's too early for anyone to die anyways.

>>3010427
er ask the qm?

Cryptid, what do you expect of us as players? Do you want us to play into slasher troupes or do we play as we are?

Because if it were me, I'd persuade everyone to search for Cody. We'd all stand shoulder to shoulder like people do during search parties (it's called a grid search) to thoroughly scope out the area. My secondary reason for this is that if John felt someone was staring at him, this search method will keep a group of people together and therefore likely deter any individual from trying something. Of course, it all depends on how much control John can impose on his group: if they scatter in the middle of the forest we're all fucked.

>>3010432
The setting is inspired by Slasher movie tropes and teen movie character archetypes (e.g. the jock, the slut, the nerd, the virgin, the stoner etc).

But it's up to you guys how you want to play the main character, since he's more of a blank slate.

He could turn out to be a self-serving pragmatist, a racist rich snob, a hopeless romantic, a competent leader or something else entirely. Just play him as how you would try to act if you were in shoes.

>>3010448
Will his own capabilities adapt to our play style? I haven't done anything really "me" because thus far John has been portrayed as a push-over. Push-overs don't have the credibility or charisma to lead others, so anything I'd do wouldn't work with John.

>>3010464
Vote how you would act if you were John. If you think he's a push-over, then act that way. Or if you think he's a cautious manipulator pretending to be a push-over, then act that way instead.

The things we have established so far are - (1) We are a rich kid from an old slave owning family; (2) We are not as athletic as the jocks, nor as smart as the nerds, we are average on both abilities; (3) We can drive a car, so we are somewhat competent for a teenager; (4) We have a handgun and some mystery drugs we bought from a shady dealer with us; (5) We are not over confrontational and not interested in picking a fight with a guy stronger than us etc.

Knowing these things, we can play the role of John and keep filling the blanks. The more decisions we make, the more we'll learn about his character, his skills and capabilities, his flaws etc.

It's up to the players to decide if John's the kind of guy who would try to organize a search party for Cody, or if he would go alone to look for him, or if he would stay in the cabin for now.

>>3010430
>It's too early for anyone to die anyways
Implying Cody isn't already dead :v

>>3009739
>Cody’s a big boy, he can take care of himself.

>>3010482
okay okay I can work with this

Cody is either spoiled, self-entitled rich kid who tries to fit in by using his possessions OR he's a street-smart kid who isn't necessarily knowledgeable like nerds but is cunning, solitary, and subtle

the latter means he's deliberately but just barely keeping up the image of a push-over

watcha think anons?

>>3010497
I don't think John's a pushover. He's just smart enough not to go full confederate slaver in front of a black guy. More of a pragmatist than anything.

Or maybe he actually felt sorry about what he said, dunno.....

>>3010497
>>3010504
To be fair, bringing up that his family owned slaves right in front of a black guy the first time you meet him is a pretty fucking stupid thing to do in the first place.

>>3010504
I wasn't referring to his interaction wit Nathan when I called John a push-over. I was referring to all of his interactions with the others. In general, people don't seem to like him, and Cody only invited John because Veronica wanted to use John's car since Cody's ac is busted. John responded to this with a

>Okay, but only cause I like you guys. (nod at Cody)

I mean damn. John's spineless. He lets himself be used by others, he's desperate for approval, and he can't even stand up for himself when he gets shit for something he isn't responsible for.

>>3010407
Supporting

>>3010507
Ya that was dumb. Our relationship with Laurie took a hit too.

>>3010511
>John's spineless. He lets himself be used by others, he's desperate for approval, and he can't even stand up for himself when he gets shit for something he isn't responsible for.
Ok I'm convinced. Good character analysis mate.

>>3010407
Changing my vote to this

>>3010528
Thanks. But also: a spineless main character for a quest is obsolete. Spineless characters are reactive rather than proactive, which means they're boring as hell.

So I'd like to change the circumstances we're in. Are we playing a spineless character, or are we playing a character who is acting spineless?

Or, to be a little creative, are we playing a socially inept, anti-social (aka sociopath) who can do things others can't. Like hunt the serial killer?

How do we make this fun? Any thoughts?

>>3010507
He needs to know his place.

>>3010511
Is he really though? What if he's like me? What if he's an introvert who keeps mostly to himself and who prefers to be alone but when with other people prioritizes happiness of others subconsciously/consciously analysing behaviours of others to select the best responses to make them happy but eventually getting tired of their bullshit and using his knowledge to push their buttons just right? Don't just make these assumptions. Besides people change under stressful circumstances

>>3010564
If he were an introvert who prioritizes the happiness of others he wouldn't have been insensitive enough to declare that his great-great-grandfather owned slaves, and then have enough backbone to immediately clear the animosity up after Nathan and Laurie revealed that they were offended. He hasn't even talked to Laurie about this yet—only Nathan.

And what you described with 'using his knowledge to push their buttons' can be likened to emotional blackmail. From what John has demonstrated thus far, he neither has the emotional sensitivity nor the emotional intelligence for that. He has zero dirt on anyone in the group and he's a socially inept, emotionally insensitive push-over.

Not to come off as arrogant, but I make educated assumptions.

>>3009763
>>3010047
>>3010400
>>3010407
>>3010408
>>3010412
>>3010415
>>3010416
>>3010418
>>3010427
>>3010430
>>3010432
>>3010448
>>3010464
>>3010482
>>3010487
>>3010497
>>3010504
>>3010507
>>3010511
>>3010515
>>3010528
>>3010537
>>3010539
>>3010564
>>3010568
Locking the vote.

>>3010609
“I'll go find him. It'd be good to have a second set of eyes though. Any volunteers?” You ask, hoping either Nathan or Roger will join you.

You don’t really think Cody is in any trouble, he’s athletic enough to fight off several people and there aren’t any wolves or other predators in these parts of the woods. But if he’s hurt his legs stepping in a ditch or something, it’ll be good to have a second pair of hands to support him.

You also feel a general sense of unease, like something was watching you when you were out gathering firewood with Nathan. But it’s probably nothing. You’re just tired and your mind is playing tricks on you, making you nervous and jittery. Still you do not look forward to going into the woods alone.

“I’ll come with you,” Veronica surprises you by volunteering, “Cody’s just being a dumbass, y’know, playing a stupid prank on us. But I’ll help you look for him.”

“You wanna come, Nathan?” You ask, “Could use your muscles if we get in any trouble.”

“Nah, we shouldn’t leave Laurie alone,” Nathan replies, “And Roger is too high to be any help.”

“Okay, stay safe. We’ll be back as soon as we find Cody,” You are a little disappointed by his reply, but don’t push against it. Both Nathan and Laurie are single, maybe they’ve struck a friendship or considering a relationship. None of your business though.

[1/2]

>>3010614
“Hey John, wanna take a detour?” Veronica smirks as the two of you go deeper in the woods, “Maybe we can have some fun, just the two of us.”

“Aren’t you worried about Cody?” You ask, feeling a little uncomfortable as the blonde cheerleader motions you to follow her to a bushy area obscured from the main path.

“Cody’s fine,” Veronica waves her hand dismissively, “And I’ve seen you staring at my tits, John, it’s so obvious that you want to fuck me. I mean, you barely know us. And camping is so darn boring! You wouldn’t have come on this trip unless you were hoping to get laid.”

“You’re dating Cody, it would be a fucked up thing to do to him,” You reply hesitantly as Veronica starts unbuttoning her tight sweater, revealing more of her considerable cleavage.

“He doesn’t need to know,” Veronica moves closer and puts her hand on the front of your pants, “Cody hates you, you know? He’s jealous of how rich you are, how much better your car is than his. He’d steal your lunch money and throw you in the dumpster if it was the 80s. But now he has to fake smile and pretend he likes you.”

You stay silent as Veronica caresses your dick over your pants. You don’t know how to respond. Why did you come here with them? Knowing they’re just using you for your dad’s car, when you barely know any of them. They would never be doing this if you weren’t as rich as you are.

“You’re getting hard,” Veronica smirks seductively, “You can play with my tits if you want. Or we can go into that bush and you can fuck my brains out. We’ll just tell the others we got lost while out searching for Cody. No one ever needs to know that we fucked.”

>Sorry, but I’m not really interested in fucking sluts.

>This isn’t time for this, Veronica, Cody could be hurt somewhere.

>Okay, I admit that you’re hot and I’ve been dreaming of fucking you. Just don’t expect this to be anything more than a fling.

>I’m not looking for casual sex. Maybe we can date if you break up with Cody.

>Your boyfriend’s a douche. That’s the only reason I won’t feel guilty about fucking you behind his back.

>Your boyfriend’s a douche and you’re a total slut. You two deserve each other, I’m going back.

>I got some pills with me. Some kind of Russian mystery drug. The dealer said it would make sex more fun, wanna try one?

>Something else.

>>3010627
>You're a babe, Veronica. But if it so happens that Cody's in real shit and I find his corpse next morning, that's hundred times worse than being shoved into a locker after my money's stolen. How about this: we search a little longer and if we see Cody first and he's fine, we can sneak off and have a little fun. I got some Russian mystery drug that'll make it worth the wait."

>>3010639
eh replace "Russian mystery drug" with "Russian sex drug". the former is...discouraging. it's like telling someone you've served them mystery meat.

>>3010627
Oh, OP, does John have his gun on him? If he actually has sex with Veronica later I have a plan.

>>3010568
Hmmm... yeah you're right. Tbh I didn't even read the updates, but yeah John sounds like a boring person to be around

>>3010653
Not with him, still hidden in his bag or somewhere in the car.

>>3010659
Can we uh pretend that at some point we snuck-tucked it between our waist and pants?

>>3010664
I guess, since it hasn't been mentioned either way in-quest.

>>3010664
>Veronica think's she's caressing our dick
>Actually our Deagle

>>3010674
Thanks OP. desu I'd have carried the gun rather than left it somewhere. Something valuable is best kept close when you're around people you're not sure you can trust (in that there might be someone who likes to snoop and explaining why we have a gun would have been annoying).

>>3010677
>Veronica: "You're already so hard, John!"
>John: *nervous chuckling*

You're a genius, anon.

>>3010683
>desu
what.
t b h*

>>3010677
I REALLY hope we aren't carrying our gun on top of our dick

>>3010688
preferably, we have the gun tucked right against our tailbone. I don't know about you, but I've never had my tailbone groped. tucking it there sounds uncomfortable though; I've never held or tucked a gun so I wouldn't know.

>>3010627
I'll support this guy.
>>3010639

>>3010688
>Veronica keeps groping
>Pulls the trigger
>Turns out, she was the monster all along

>>3010639
+1

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“You're a babe, Veronica. But if it so happens that Cody's in real shit and I find his corpse next morning, that's hundred times worse than being shoved into a locker after my money's stolen,” You reply, “How about this: we search a little longer and if we see Cody first and he's fine, we can sneak off and have a little fun. I got some Russian sex drug that'll make it worth the wait."

“Cody’s fine,” Veronica sighs, she looks disappointed but takes her hand off your dick, “But okay, we’ll go look for him. Can’t believe you’re so worried about that dickhead. Sheesh!”

******

You and Veronica walk in silence, following the dirt path from the cabin to the abandoned summer camp. After a few minutes, you smell a weird metallic stench, like dried blood or something like that.

“Do you smell that?” You ask Veronica, your hand unconsciously reaching for the gun hidden in your pants.

“Smell what?” Veronica raises her eyebrow.

You motion her to stay silent and cautiously approach the source of the stench.

Roll 3d6. DC: 15

Rolled 4, 1, 5 = 10 (3d6)

>>3010785

Rolled 2, 1, 1 = 4 (3d6)

>>3010785

Rolled 4, 1, 1 = 6 (3d6)

>>3010785
"It smells like old fish..."

Rolled 6, 6, 5 = 17 (3d6)

>>3010785

>discover corpse..."It smells like...victory."

>>3010787
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>>3010793
You follow the metallic stench, but it abruptly disappears as you get closer to the source. You feel confused and your sense of unease continues to grow. You wonder if you’re having some kind of a nervous breakdown, sensing things that aren’t really there.

“You okay, John? You look kinda pale,” Veronica sounds concerned. Her reputation portrays her as a shallow promiscuous teenager who cares little about others and nothing you’ve seen of her so far suggests otherwise. So it feels a little weird to see her concerned about your well-being.

Before you can reply, you hear heavy footsteps in the distance. You turn around and see Cody walking towards you from the direction of the abandoned summer camp.

“I hope I did not scare you,” Cody says with a friendly smile on his face, “I had unfortunately gotten lost on my way back from the lake.”

“Glad to see you’re okay, man,” You feel a weight lifting off your shoulders, “We were worried you got hurt or something.”

“My apologies for causing you concern,” Cody smiles again as he puts his arm on Veronica possessively, “Trust me, I am fine.”

******

You feel awkward as Cody kisses Veronica lustfully, forcing his tongue in her mouth and grabbing ahold of her hips. You know that he was too far away to overhear the conversation you had with Veronica, but you still feel a little tense about the whole thing. Cody smirks when he catches you staring and you quickly turn around.

The three of you walk back to the cabin, you leading the way with Cody and Veronica following you from behind. You overhear them talking about something. Cody sounds self-assured and confident, while Veronica sounds wary.

******

“What the fuck took you so long?” Nathan says when he sees Cody, “Laurie was worried as hell, thought you drowned or some shit.”

“I am sorry, Laurie,” Cody sounds apologetic, “I should have returned earlier. But alas, I had forgotten to check the time.”

“Thought you said you got lost?” You raise an eyebrow.

“I had gotten lost after I left,” Cody explains, “Even before that, I had spent a considerable amount of time confined in that camp.”

“Uh-huh,” You take his word for it, too tired to ask more questions. You’ve been on edge the whole day, maybe you should call it a night and get some sleep.

>Call it a night and go to sleep, keep your gun on you just in case.

>Try to sneak off and have a little fun with Veronica.

>Smoke some weed with Roger and shoot the shit.

>Take one of the pills you got off Boris, maybe it’ll cure your tiredness.

>Give one of the pills to Roger since he's more familiar with illegal drugs.

>Apologize to Laurie about the awkward conversation from earlier.

>Something else.

>>3010947
>Excuse me? 'My apologies'? Something is off.
>Speak to Veronica in private about this.
>keep gun on us 24/7

>>3010952
uh to elaborate

Skinwalker Cody doesn't use the same vocabulary or speech patterns as actual Cody. Tell Veronica this and tell her we smelled blood before Skinwalker Cody arrived. We suspect the Cody that returned with us is not the Cody who we arrived in this camp with.

>>3010952
support he is talking weirdly advanced and he acts like he heard what we said
>>3010959
also the smell of blood

>>3010952
>>3010959
actually, better yet, just shoot the fucker

>>3010952
>>3010959
You're correct in that he's acting weird, but I'm under the impression he's trying to sound "rich" since he's jealous of us. We should still bring it up but probably not worth shooting him yet.

>>3010963
I considered this but quickly dismissed it.

“Trust me, I am fine.”

While stressing each word is a little awry. You do not insist "Trust ME" when people haven't forced their concerns onto you. Neither John nor Veronica fawned over whether he's okay or not. Therefore, Skinwalker Cody's line served a different role. Psychology 101 all speech is action or goal-oriented. His line was more a command than anything.

>Cody sounds self-assured and confident, while Veronica sounds wary.
From what we've seen of veronica, she's smarter than she lets on. and her concern for John at the start of the post reveals that she has a developed sense of emotional intelligence. emotional intelligence is what helps you pick up on irregularities in behavior. veronica was WARY. I trust her; she would've noticed first if he were just acting out of insecurity. remember, she was the one who first told us he's insecure about us being rich.

besides, "Cody" used his new vocabulary a little too well. that wasn't an impression.

>>3010963
I doubt it. He's got no reason to suck up to us since he can kick our ass and he fucking hates us if his slut gf is to be believed. If anything he'd be making fun of us. Maybe he's stoned and trying to act cool and rich to show us up for having a great car?

>>3010952
>Perfect grammar
>'Laurie' instead of 'Laura'
>Weirdly formal
>No profanities
>“Even before that, I had spent a considerable amount of time confined in that camp.”
Yup our Jock's dead and something else is wearing his skin

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>>3010976
I just realized the quest's name is "The Thing in the Woods". Have any of you watched The Thing before? It's a flesh-sculptor. Putting a bullet in its head won't kill it. From a meta perspective, Cody is definitely Thing'd. Don't worry tho OP I won't play meta. If I were John, I'd just suspect someone or something is wearing Cody's skin, and nothing more.

>>3010984
I like you.

>>3010947
>>3010952
>Also ask Veronica if Cody's skin felt cold.

>>3010947
>>Try to sneak off and have a little fun with Veronica.

>Talk to nathan. He hangs out with cody a lot, he might know if something is weird.

>>3010952
This.
>>3011001
Noticed this. But there is a lot of creepypasta related to flesh wearing monsters living in the woods.[/spoilers]

>>3010952
Supporting
>>3010961
Too early, we'll look like a psycho killer

>>3011050
it would solve sooooo many problems tho. but I get it.

>warn Veronica: "make sure you're never alone with Cody." she has her own suspicions but reaffirming them but warning he may prompt her to actually act on those suspicions.

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You feel tired and sleepy, but there’s something definitely off about Cody. You keep an eye on him as he talks to Nathan and Laurie, grinning the entire time.

“The hell’s wrong with Cody?” You ask Veronica once the two of you are alone, “He’s talking like an old guy. ’My apologies?’ I never heard him speak like this before.”

“I know, he’s acting weird,” Veronica nods her head, “Argh… It’s like he’s a totally different guy. But at least he’s treating me better than before, so I shouldn’t really complain.”

“I smelled blood before Cody came back,” You can’t stop your voice form shaking, you feel utterly terrified, “I think... the Cody that returned with us is not the Cody who we arrived in this camp with.”

“Dude, you’re joking, right?” Veronica laughs nervously, “Not even Roger’s high enough to come up with something this nuts. Think you should get some sleep, John, you’re starting to sound crazy.”

“There’s no way the real Cody would ever talk like that,” You momentarily consider shooting Cody if worse comes to worst, but quickly bury that thought, “What do you think happened, Veronica?”

“I dunno, maybe he hit his head or something,” Veronica sounds like she is trying to convince herself as well as you, “Or maybe he found some really good weed in that camp, got high and now thinks he’s back in English class. Or maybe he’s just pulling our legs, some dumb prank.”

“Did his skin feel cold?” You steal a glance at Cody, who seems to be joking around with Nathan and Roger.

“John, this is getting creepy,” Veronica sighs, “Cody’s acting weird, I know. But that doesn’t mean he’s some kinda ghost or something. And no, his skin didn’t feel cold when we kissed.”

>Warn her never to be alone with Cody.

>Give her the gun and tell her to shoot Cody if he acts weird.

>Kiss her and ask her to stay with you tonight, make a promise to protect her.

>You’re right, I’m too tired. Should get some sleep, we’ll talk tomorrow.

>Take one of the pills to calm your nerves.

>Give Veronica one of the pills.

>Something else.

>>3011168
>>Warn her never to be alone with Cody.
>>"We'll talk tomorrow, discreetly."

>>3011168
Did our plantation ancestors have any dark tales about this sort of thing?
>Warn her never to be alone with Cody.
>>3011177
And this.

>>3011168
>>Warn her never to be alone with Cody.

>>3011188
Oh and
>Something else
Talk to ROGER. He must have something to say about all this.

>>3011168
>"Before tonight, I thought you were a shallow person. You're not. You're a good person. I'm not asking you to believe me; humor me and just play it safe, okay?"
>Warn her to never be alone with Cody.
>Offer her to sleep with us, no strings attached, if she thinks it'll keep her away from Cody.

>>3011258
support

>>3010804
>>3010947

Dang, guess my roll didn't count.

Are you only taking the first 3 rolls, OP?

>>3011168
>Warn her never to be alone with Cody.

>>3011277
Ya, bo3 unless there's any bonus roll.

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“Make sure you're never alone with Cody," You warn Veronica. You know she has her own suspicions, but reaffirming them and warning her may prompt her to actually act on those suspicions.

“Okay, you sound really creepy now,” Veronica shakes her head and takes a step back, “Listen to what you’re saying, dude, you’re asking me never to be alone with my boyfriend. Y’know Cody can be an asshole sometimes, but it’s not like he’s dangerous. You’re acting like an obsessed possessive stalker at this point!”

You feel frustrated, not sure what more you can say to convince her. You think back on your earlier conversations with her and her attempts at seducing you. Maybe you can draw on those to persuade her and keep her away from Cody tonight.

>"Before tonight, I thought you were a shallow person. You're not. You're a good person. I'm not asking you to believe me; humor me and just play it safe, okay?" Roll 3d6, DC:12

>Offer her to sleep with you, no strings attached, if she thinks it'll keep her away from Cody. Roll 3d6, DC:15

>Give up and go to bed, talk to her discreetly next morning.

>Something else.

Rolled 1, 5, 6 = 12 (3d6)

>>3011343
>"Before tonight, I thought you were a shallow person. You're not. You're a good person. I'm not asking you to believe me; humor me and just play it safe, okay?" Roll 3d6, DC:12

>>3011343
lol op there's a reason why I had this
>>3011349
positioned before the warning itself

Rolled 1, 3, 4 = 8 (3d6)

>>3011343
>Offer her to sleep with you, no strings attached, if she thinks it'll keep her away from Cody. Roll 3d6, DC:15
Okay but fuck her and see if Cody acts jealously as he should.

Rolled 5, 1, 6 = 12 (3d6)

>>3011343

>"Before tonight, I thought you were a shallow person. You're not. You're a good person. I'm not asking you to believe me; humor me and just play it safe, okay?"

>>3011354
That's not a good way to confirm anything. Skinwalker Cody is possessive. Cody is jealous. Most people can hardly tell the difference between the two.

And "no strings attached" means no sex. Plus, if we fail to pass the DC for that choice, her idea that we're an obsessive stalker will become cemented. There's too much to lose with that option.

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>>3011357
OP, just to be clear: do you consider on-the-dot as a success? In Pathfinder and DnD it'd be considered a success. Does a 12 pass a 12 DC or must we surpass the DC value for your quests?

>>3011362

I've actually never seen anybody use it as "You must exceed this." It's always been "You must meet or exceed this."

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Rolled 3, 5, 2 = 10 (3d6)

>>3011343
>Offer her to sleep with you, no strings attached, if she thinks it'll keep her away from Cody.
Hehe boi

Rolled 5, 1, 4 = 10 (3d6)

>>3011343
>"Before tonight, I thought you were a shallow person. You're not. You're a good person. I'm not asking you to believe me; humor me and just play it safe, okay?" Roll 3d6, DC:12

>>3011362
On-the-dot is okay.

>>3011391
Great.

Though I do think she's a good person...character...? I noticed earlier that she seems to care more about being treated right like when she mentioned how skinwalker treats her better than Cody. It seems she wants to be valued as who she is but at some point down the road convinced herself that her body will get her that, or at least an imitation (which is better than nothing). You also wrote how everyone had hidden depths in the first post, then stated except for Cody and voila the dude's the first to die. So I'm guessing all the survivors thus far have some hidden depth?

>>3011416
so

>"Before tonight, I thought you were a shallow person. You're not. You're a good person. I'm not asking you to believe me; humor me and just play it safe, okay?"

so this is both honesty and an attempt at manipulation t b h

>>3011349
Noice.

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"Before tonight, I thought you were a shallow person,” You decide to tell her the truth, “You're not. You're a good person. I'm not asking you to believe me; humor me and just play it safe, okay?"

“Okay, I’ll play it safe,” Veronica sounds uncertain, “Guess I’ll tell Cody that I’ve got a headache and need to sleep alone tonight. I still think you’re being way too paranoid, John, but... thanks for looking out for me. Not really used to having people worrying about me, not like this I mean.”

“Just stay safe, Veronica,” You breathe a sigh of relief. Maybe she’s right, you’re just tired and not thinking straight. But you still feel relieved knowing that she’ll stay away from Cody. You don’t know why, but you have a sinking feeling that Veronica narrowly escaped something bad tonight.

******

You wake up next morning, feeling a lot more refreshed after the rest. The events from last night feel like a bad dream and you feel a little embarrassed about how terrified you had felt. You feel surprised when you see Veronica sitting next to you in her pajamas.

“Wish I could let you sleep longer,” Veronica sighs, “But there are two things you need to know asap. First, Cody’s gone. Ran off last night when we were all sleeping I’m guessing. Second… well it’ll be better if you see it for yourself.”

******

“Fuck! My dad’s gonna kill me!” You groan after Veronica leads you to your dad’s car. All four tires have been slashed and the engine has been sabotaged, “Damn it, Cody!”

“What the hell happened last night?” Roger sounds uncharacteristically sober for a change, “Did you guys have a fight or something? What did I miss?”

“Wow, Cody really let the whole jealousy thing go to his head,” Nathan joins you soon, with Laurie following him silently, “It’ll take hours to walk back to town, longer if we get lost along the way.”

“So we’re stuck in this shit indefinitely,” Veronica states aloud what others have been thinking silently, “No phone signal, so can’t call for help either. Argh… Cody really fucked us over.”

> Ask Nathan to come with you and search for Cody. Beat the shit out of the guy once you find him.

>Take your handgun and search for Cody alone, shoot him dead if you have to.

>Gather your supplies and start the long walk back to town, no reason to stay here any longer.

>It’s safer to stay in the cabin, wait until your families notice you’re all missing and send the cops.

>Talk to Roger about how Cody was acting weird last night and the Russian mystery drugs.

>Pursue Veronica more seriously since Cody is no longer around to interrupt you.

>You need to take the edge off everyone. Propose that you go skinny dipping or something.

>Something else.

End of tonight's session.

>>3011416
Some tropes will be played straight, while others might be subverted. Let's see.

>>3011574
tell everyone of our sucpiscoune of cody would ever cody talk like that and the smell of blood when we meet cody

>>3011580
Thank you for the run! I actually really enjoy this. Multi-dimensional characters and survival quests thrill me.

>>3011574
>Tell Veronica: "It's fine. What matters is that we're all okay."
>"Everyone pack your bags. We're hiking back to civilization. We're going to mix it up: we travel at night—close together—so we can see him coming when he does, and we'll camp and sleep during the day with two lookouts—one of which will not be Roger. No offense Roger, but most of the time you're high as fuck."

Oh and play off the strange schedule to wild animals. Convince them that it's best to remain alert during the night so we can deal with nocturnal predators. The canopy of the woods isnt thick so we'll have the moonlight to guide us. Plus, four set of eyes during the night, because its hard to see, is more useful than four set of eyes during the day. Tell them that the two lookouts during the day can keep their eyes open for local hunters or whatever for help.

For now, since it's morning, we'll travel for the first half of the day and begin sleep the second half. Then we wake just as the sun sets and we get moving again. After the schedule should be as described at the beginning of the post.

>>3011586
Veronica didn't take that well. They will refute this because it scares them. For now, keep it under wraps. We should continue operating with the knowledge that he is some kind of murderous skinwalker and lead the others accordingly.

>>3011574
>>You need to take the edge off everyone. Propose that you go skinny dipping or something.

>>3011643
This, codys going to come at night and the day is probably the safest to sleep

>>3011574
The most reasonable course of action is to start walking back to town while it's daylight. Whatever is going on, you have a handgun and light.
Buuuut, I feel that's a little meta.
>Talk to Roger about how Cody was acting weird last night and the Russian mystery drugs.
And maybe
>Pursue Veronica more seriously since Cody is no longer around to interrupt you.

>>3011728
not so meta. I mean really, we're the only one who believes we know what's going on and the others would dismiss truth because it scares them.

we're just executing our moral responsibility. earlier, John insisted he and Veronica keep searching even though it was a great chance to lay the hottest girl he knows. now, he's carrying on that sense of greater good.

also, I'd like to think that after realizing Veronica has some depth, John respects and find some camaraderie in her. on one hand, you have a girl who everyone thinks is a shallow slut and nothing more. on the other, you have a boy who everyone thinks is a spineless rich kid. but people had hidden depths. don't get me wrong, I'm not proposing some double trouble duo crap or some shitty romance YA plot. I'm just saying maybe there's something more than just superficial lust here now.

>>3011682
No one in the post seems stressed out. There's just kinda "Cody's an asshole".

>>3011751
I meant that in a scary movie plot, the last thing anyone tries is going straight back. They always try to fix the car, call the police, hide in the house, etc. Unless you're talking Cabin in the Woods, but that didn't fly so good.

And again, maybe getting some bearing on the situation would be a good course of action. Roger's bullshit might be fueled by marijuana, but he actually might have some idea of what to do in a situation like this.

>>3011574
>Pursue Veronica more seriously since Cody is no longer around to interrupt you
>Tell Roger about the Russian drug you brought

>>3011682
Changing to this then. >>3011818

>>3011574
>Pursue Veronica more seriously since Cody is no longer around to interrupt you.
>Talk to Roger about how Cody was acting weird last night and the Russian mystery drugs.

>>3011794
Problem is, there's literally nothing for us to go back to. We don't have the resources to repair the tires or engine and there's absolutely no point in waiting anything out. Moreover, as far as they're concerned, there's nothing wrong with Cody aside from his "jealousy".

As an argument against the hike being meta, right now our scenario can be thematically described as the Sheperd vs. the wolf. The others are our sheep, and like sheep they're not entirely aware of the danger. Like when we looked for Cody while no one else really cared, John has shown he considers the wellbeing of others as his responsibility.

You could even argue that it's a quality his great great grandfather shared. I mean the dude had way too much slaves. I won't presume to know if he did it solely for wealth or of it's a blend of greed and the moral belief that he was superior and therefore had the obligation to 'lead' the more primitive race (called the White Man's Burden), but perhaps John has something similar. Just not so prejudice and maybe more well-intentioned.

>>3011643
Supporting this

>>3011643
supporting

>>3011574
>Pursue Veronica more seriously since Cody is no longer around to interrupt you.
>Talk to Roger about how Cody was acting weird last night and the Russian mystery drugs.

>>3011574
>>Pursue Veronica more seriously since Cody is no longer around to interrupt you.
>>Talk to Roger about how Cody was acting weird last night and the Russian mystery drugs.

>>3011643
>>3011818
Why are we voting? We can do both at the same time. Talk and pursue while we travel.

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Vote called.

>>3012525
"It's fine. What matters is that we're all okay," You tell Veronica and lightly squeeze her hand to reassure her, letting go before anyone looks your way. You silently decide to pursue her more seriously, since Cody is no longer around to interrupt you.

“Thanks for warning me last night, John,” Veronica sighs, “You were right, Cody’s really gone full psycho! I mean he’s always been a douche, but this is too fucked even for him. Argh… sorry for what happened to your dad’s car, I really shouldn’t have asked you for it.”

“Not your fault, only one to blame here is Cody,” You reassure her and turn to study how the others are doing.

******

Nathan has a scowl on his face and you have no doubts that he would punch Cody if he was still here. Laurie looks pensive, occasionally talking in whispers to Nathan.

Roger seems confused, like he just woke up from a daze and not yet sure what’s real anymore. Maybe you should explain to him what happened.

“Cody was acting weird last night,” You tell Roger, “Speaking in a completely different manner, using phrases neither me nor Veronica ever heard him use before. I know it sounds crazy, but I’m not even sure that it was even him that came back.”

“I get what you mean, dude,” Roger replies in a whisper, “Cody was actually a Russian sleeper agent, right? They activated his code and now he’s swimming back to Siberia.”

“That’s… that’s not what I meant,” You shake your head, trying to explain things to the resident conspiracy theorist may have been a mistake, “But speaking of Russians, have you ever heard of a drug called ‘Babyaka’?”

“I don’t think so,” Roger looks thoughtful, "But there’s been a rumor going around in conspiracy circles for decades, about a top secret Russian military project from the 70s. I think it might’ve been called ‘Project Babyaka’.”

“The dealer did say it was government stuff,” You thought back to the black pills hidden in your pocket, “Any idea what the Russians did in that project?”

“Experimented with drugs mostly,” Roger answers, “You know, stimulants to make soldiers stronger and have more stamina. Stuff to keep them awake for days and heighten their senses. Could be that some of the stimulants were later smuggled out as sex drugs.”

“Uh-huh,” You nod, “Did the drugs actually work? Give the soldiers super strength or stamina?”

“Can’t really say, the Russians wiped everything from their records,” Roger replies, “Maybe the scientists fucked up and they had to bury the project. Might have been like what happened in the 40s, human rights violations or some other mess.”

You wonder if there's any truth to the rumors or if it's just another urban legend. But before you have the chance to continue the conversation, you notice Nathan and Laurie walking your way.

[1/2]

>>3012534
“So what’s the plan?” Nathan asks, “I looked at the car, there's no way we can repair it ourselves. No phone signal, so we can’t call for help either. The supplies should last us a week, but our families might send help before that. Do we hike back to town or stay here?”

“It took us hours to get here by car, hiking back will take a lot longer,” Veronica joins the conversation, “Even if we start walking now, it’ll already be tomorrow before we get back to anything resembling civilization. And that’s hoping we don’t get lost along the way.”

“Cody and I are athletes, we can endure the trip,” Nathan replies, “Maybe John can too. But there’s no way Laurie or even Roger can walk the entire day. We’ll need to take breaks, rest and recuperate our strength along the way.”

“Maybe we should just stay here?” Roger suggests, “Chill for a while, smoke some weed. Maybe search the old camp for supplies. Experiment with some new drugs, if we find any. Our parents will send help eventually... unless we’ve already been replaced by the Russian clones. Fuck!”

“Calm down, dude,” Veronica shakes her head, “But ya, it could be days before our parents send help, depending on what Cody tells people once he gets back to town.”

“How about we stay here for three days?” Nathan suggests, “Have some fun like we had planned. If no one comes to find us, we pack our bags and start the journey home. Or we can split up, John and I trek back to town and come back with help.”

>Start the journey right now
>Start the journey after the sun sets today
>Stay in the cabin for three days and have some fun
>Stay in the cabin indefinitely and wait for help

>Stay together
>Split up – Nathan and John go on ahead, others stay in cabin
>Split up – John and Veronica go on ahead, others stay in cabin
>Split up – Something else

>Don’t take breaks, push everyone to their limit
>Take short breaks, several hours apart
>Walk at a pace comfortable for Laurie

>Travel during the day, sleep at night
>Travel at night, sleep during the day

>Tell others of your suspicions about Cody
>Stay silent for now

>Something else

>>3012541
>Start the journey right now
Shit is serious. Half an hour to get packed and ready to go.

>Stay together
No one is to wander more than 10 foot away from one another.

>Walk at a pace comfortable for Laurie
You are only as fast as your slowest man.

>Travel during the day, sleep at night
Cody is active during the night, need people to keep night watch, two at a time.

>Tell others of your suspicions about Cody
Bring up the fact that he sabotaged our car and left in the middle of the night. Don't accuse him of anything, but let the seeds of doubt be sowed.

>>3012541
>Start the journey now
>Stay together
>Walk at a pace comfortable for Laurie
>Travel at night, sleep during the day
>Stay silent for now

A pace for Laurie will grant us Nathan's cooperation. And we are only as strong as our weakest link. Plus if we move too quick we tire ourselves and therefore render ourselves vulnerable to skinwalker's attack.

Begin immediately to make up for the Laurie pace and to mitigate damage.

Other reasons:
>>3011643

>>3012562
Why travel at night?
Why stay silent?
Just curious

>>3012562
I agree with this. Supporting.

>>3012578
I’d say travel at night because that’s when Cody is active, if we’re all up and aware he’ll have a harder time sneaking up on us. Leaving two people to stand guard at night is too big of a risk, they could fall asleep, or one goes to take a piss, or anything.

I support staying silent because they all know that Cody is dangerous, they saw what he did to the car for no reason. Trying to convince a group of teens that monsters are real is just going to make us look as crazy as they currently think Cody is.

>>3012578
Other than what other Anon explained (thank you) four set of watching eyes is excessive when there's daylight out. Four set of eyes when it's dark is useful as our vision will be hindered anyway. We NEED to see him coming and we need to be alert and be prepared to react accordingly.

We can play off the odd schedule to wild animals, as I explained in the post which I linked in my other post. Or just...here:
>>3011643

Other than that
>Warn others that Cody isn't his right mind. If you see him alert the others immediately. AND NATHAN I know you're mad but don't charge. Warn us if you see him and stick with the group.

>>3012553
>>3012562
>>3012578
>>3012592
>>3012610
"Everyone pack your bags,” You decide to take the lead, “We're hiking back to civilization. We're going to mix it up: we travel at night—close together—so we can see him coming when he does, and we'll camp and sleep during the day with two lookouts—one of which will not be Roger. No offense Roger, but most of the time you're high as fuck."

“Don’t you think you’re going a tad overboard?” Nathan raises an eyebrow, “It’s just Cody, not like he’s a serial killer or some shit.”

“Remember that he sabotaged our car and left in the middle of the night,” You keep silent about your true suspicions regarding Cody, “It’ll be safer if we stay together, Nathan. Let’s walk at a pace comfortable for Laurie, take breaks when someone is tired and leave this place behind.”

“Why travel at night though?” Nathan asks, accepting your reasoning behind the other points.

“There might be wild animals out,” You reply, “You know, coyotes and stuff. It’s better to remain alert during the night so we can deal with nocturnal predators. The canopy of the woods isn’t thick, so we'll have the moonlight to guide us. Plus, four set of eyes during the night, because it’s hard to see, is more useful than four set of eyes during the day. The two lookouts during the day can keep their eyes open for local hunters or whatever for help.”

“Damn you gave a lot of thought to this,” Nathan says, “Still think it’s going overboard for fuckin' Cody. Is there something you aren’t telling us, John?”

“Cody isn't his right mind,” You reply, “If you see him alert the others immediately. And Nathan, I know you're mad, but don't charge. Warn us if you see him and stick with the group, okay?”

“Okay... I guess,” Nathan still sounds uncertain but no longer protests. You gather up your supplies and pack your bag, your handgun and the black pills carefully hidden in your pants. The others follow your example and the group is ready to move after only half an hour.

******

“You sure we’re going the right way?” Roger asks, “Feels like we passed that tree twice already.”

You sigh and look at your map again, praying you haven’t taken a wrong turn somewhere.

Roll 3d6, DC: 12

Rolled 4, 2, 2 = 8 (3d6)

>>3012644
We are master navigator.

>>3012644

Rolled 2, 5, 6 = 13 (3d6)

>>3012644
“It’s just the simulation reusing assets because we’re moving too fast, Roger, don’t worry.”

Rolled 5, 4, 5 = 14 (3d6)

>>3012644

>>3012699
>>3012726
Saved.

>>3012649
>>3012663
>>3012699
>>3012726
>>3012745
“Nope, pretty sure we’re on the right track,” You breathe a sigh of relief. Even with Laurie slowing you down, you expect to be home by tomorrow.

******

“Nathan and Laurie are hooking up, y’know,” Veronica says when the two of you have some privacy, “So I was thinking about what you said yesterday, sneaking off and having a little fun. When we stop to rest this afternoon, maybe you and I can have sex for an hour or two?”

>I think you’re really hot and a good person, Veronica, but this won’t work out between us. We just don’t match personality wise, it’s better if we just stay friends.

>I think we should take things slow for now. I’m still spooked about the whole Cody thing, maybe we can go on a date after we get home.

>I think you’re really hot, Veronica, but a long-term relationship won’t work out between us. I’m willing to have sex though, no strings attached.

>I think I’m starting to fall in love with you, Veronica, but we should put off having sex until we’re out of the woods, both literally and metaphorically.

>You’re a babe, Veronica. I can’t wait to have sex with you. Let’s wait until the others fall asleep and sneak out like we planned yesterday.

>You’re a babe, Veronica. I can’t wait to have sex with you. Let’s wait until the others fall asleep and sneak out like we planned yesterday. Maybe we can try those sex pills together.

>Something else.

>>3012644
>It's just Cody
>Cody, who is a big guy, has a knife, and left us stranded in the woods with no immediate possibility for help
>Not worried

Shit have they ever seen a crime show?

>>3012778
>You’re a babe, Veronica. I can’t wait to have sex with you, but we should put off having sex until we’re out of the woods, both literally and metaphorically.

>>3012782
to be fair there's a couple steps between a jealous boyfriend slashing tyres and going full serial killer

>>3012778
>"I like you Veronica—more than just for your body. If your boyfriend hadn't found a sharp object to tear through four tires and a car engine just last night, I would ask you out right now. But if he's jealous enough to murder my father's car, I don't think it's beyond him to at the least assault me when I have my pants down. Let's wait until we reach civilization, okay?"

>>3012778
>Something else.
kiss her

>>3012814
Not as many as you would think.

>>3012821
Dont really care if you guys think we should date her. Support this; when you reject someone's offer for sex, always compliment them immediately beforehand to keep them civil and cooperative.

>>3012821
+1

>>3012782
>>3012809
>>3012814
>>3012821
>>3012837
>>3012877
>>3012902
>>3012984
"I like you Veronica—more than just for your body,” You reply, “If your boyfriend hadn't found a sharp object to tear through four tires and a car engine just last night, I would ask you out right now. But if he's jealous enough to murder my father's car, I don't think it's beyond him to at the least assault me when I have my pants down. Let's wait until we reach civilization, okay?"

“Ex-boyfriend,” Veronica corrects you, “I’m fuckin’ done with Cody after the shit he pulled last night. But ya, let’s get back to civilization before we do anything.”

******

That afternoon, you and the others stop to rest in a clearing. The woods feel ominous, like it had the day before. You feel uneasy, like something bad is about to happen soon.

Nathan offers to take first watch while the rest of you get a few hours sleep. Laurie joins him unsurprisingly. You feel exhausted from walking all day and hope the nap will ease your mind.

“So what’re you gonna do with the pills?” Roger keeps his voice low, “If you are not using them, I might try one. Just to see what it does. If you’re okay with sharing, that is.”

>We should dispose them, too risky to put military grade drugs in your system.

>I'm saving them for when we get back to town, maybe I'll have one then.

>I’m not doing any myself, not here at least, but you can have one.

>You can have them all, I’ve no intention of trying any of them.

>I’m going to take one now, let me know if I act weird.

>Something Else.

>>3012989
>Emergencies only
Let's take them in a controlled environment.

>>3012989
>"Wait until we reach town. It's too risky to put military grade drugs in your system right now."
>"Actually, I wanted to be one of the two people to take watch."

BECAUSE WE HAVE A FUCKING GUN.

Not that it'll do anything. My question earlier about whether or not Skinwalker had cold skin was to make sure that it wasnt just wearing his skin. We're dealing with something that can manipulate its own flesh, or the flesh of others, or maybe just put up an illusion. Either way, it's unlikely that a bullet will hurt it. We should act as if a gun is just a means of distraction at best.

By the way, what do you all think about the drug? If Roger is well-informed, it'll improve our physical capabilities. We'd be able to effectively repel if not murder Skinwalker. Also, what if the town has been turned/replaced too? We'd definitely need to be superhuman'd then.

>>3013002
"If it bleeds, we can kill it." And it likely bleeds.

>>3012998
How many pills are there though? I feel it might be prudent to let Roger have one, just to see what it does. Though going to sleep and giving him the pill sounds mighty dangerous.
>I’m not doing any myself, not here at least, but you can have one when we take over watch.
>Tell Nathan to wake you up if *anything* suspicious or weird happens. "Hey man, I know you like Laurie, but could you keep a clear head until we reach civilization? We're deep in the wounds, so I don't want any of us taking any chances. We stick together, you get me?"

Nathan doesn't know about the gun, but it'll be best if it's kept as a last resort, maybe like the pills.

>>3012989
>Something else.
Feed them to Cody when he shows up

>>3013022
This IS a resort. From what was described earlier, this should be the only rest back we'll be taking before reaching town. If Skinwalker attacks us, not only will the gun make a loud enough noise to wake others, but also possibly harm the Skinwalker.

>>3013002 (You)
change to
>"Nathan, Laurie, I get that you too like each other but please keep your eyes on your surroundings first, okay? For each other's safety, at the very least. And wake me up immediately if you have the slightest suspicion. Wake us all up if you see anyone or anything approach us."

>>3013022
I don't know about supporting the creation of a superhuman stoner.

>>3013002
+1
Don't do drugs, kids

>>3013044
>"Nathan, Laurie, I get that you too like each other but please keep your eyes on your surroundings first, okay?"
Optionally also add "You guys know what happens to people who go romantic in horror movies, right?"

>>3012998
>>3013002
>>3013022
>>3013036
>>3013044
>>3013062
>>3013063
"Wait until we reach town. It's too risky to put military grade drugs in our system right now." You tell Roger, who looks a little disappointed. You then turn towards Nathan, "Actually, I wanted to be one of the two people to take watch."

“Laurie’s more comfortable with me,” Nathan sounds irritated, “You and Veronica can take the next watch.”

"Nathan, Laurie, I get that you too like each other but please keep your eyes on your surroundings first, okay?” You reply, “For each other's safety, at the very least. And wake me up immediately if you have the slightest suspicion. Wake us all up if you see anyone or anything approach us."

“You’re fucking annoying, you know that, man?” Nathan sounds pissed, “Who the fuck are you to order us around? What Laurie and I do is none of your damn business!”

"Hey man, I know you like Laurie, but could you keep a clear head until we reach civilization?” You try to calm Nathan down, “We're deep in the wounds, so I don't want any of us taking any chances. We stick together, you get me?"

“Nah, I don’t get you,” Nathan puts his hands around Laurie protectively, “You fuck Veronica behind Cody’s back, he gets mad and slashes the tires. And because of your drama, the rest of us get stuck here. Now you’re ordering us around like you own us. Well fuck you, man!”

>I’m just trying to make sure none of us gets killed.

>Just for the record, there’s nothing going on between me and Veronica.

>If you don’t want to follow my instructions, you can leave.

>Cody’s dead, something else is wearing his skin.

>Something else.

>>3013136
>"It wasn't jealousy, Nathan. Don't tell me you didn't notice Cody return with fifty more IQ points. You were being chatted up by someone impersonating Cody—cosmetics or whatever. I mean really, when have you heard him actually pronounce Laurie's name right, before? Or talk like a literature major? Before Veronica and I returned, I caught a glimpse of Cody's corpse before Fake-Cody came out of nowhere. I didn't say anything earlier because I suspected you'd think I'm crazy."
>"I'm bossing everyone around because I know things you don't, and believe it or not, I actually give a shit about what happens to the rest of you."
>"For the record, I didn't fuck Veronica."

>>3013146
>I caught a glimpse of Cody's corpse

Yes, this is a lie. But might as well. We told Veronica we smelled blood before but we never said we didnt see a corpse.

>>3013146
I don't think mentioning the corpse is a good idea, we have no proof and if no one else saw it it'll definitely make it seem like we're lying. Once we lose credibility our control and trust drops to zero.

Also don't think we should say we know things they don't, unless we actually have more to say in character.

Otherwise, yes to mentioning how strange Cody was, yes to saying we care about them, and correct them about us and veronica.

>>3013172
I think that's pretty IC enough. Supporting.

>>3013159
Agreed.

>>3013155
>>3013146
I think we should address Laurie instead of Nathan, but let him see. She's more sensible and I'll bet more perceptible too.

>"Laurie, when Cody returned, did you notice anything strange about Cody? As in how he pronounced your name right for the first time, or how he spoke as if he suddenly gained fifty IQ points?"
>"Nathan, you don't think it's strange that after the night Cody was acting like someone else, he eliminated our only means of travel for a day and a half, thereby isolating us?"
>"I'm bossing everyone around because, believe it or not, I actually give a shit what happens to you guys. But if that threatens your 'masculine pride', tell me so I know not to trust you with my life by taking a nap while some psychopath is loose in the woods."

>>3013176
Sorry. Deleted it. There were a few typos. This is the revised one.

>>3013178
Works for me, man.

>>3013180
ya think? the third one is kinda offensive. it attacks Nathan and honestly I don't know if he'll attack us for it. but personally, I think it'll bite-back is called for because it shows him we're a little offended or whatever because we're totally not a self-entitled prick (wink). dunno.

>>3013136
>Fine. You two take watch and hope nothing happens to the rest of us while you sneak off because you couldn't wait a day and a half to get your dick wet. You know you'd be pissed if we did the same thing when it's you and Laurie that are sleeping. Also, for the record, I never fucked Veronica.

>>3013187
I would honestly change it to something like, "I brought us here, and I mean to get us back. Even Cody, if we run into that bastard again."

But people say awful shit in the heat of the moment. I don't know if going eloquent diplomat really makes sense.

>>3013194
Well after the huge vent here
>>3013178
Maybe we can take a deep breath and say this
>>3013194
Whatcha think? But this line alone is not enough to do anything. Nathan could respond, "yeah? well fuck off, we can take care of ourselves." obviously they can't.

>>3013199
Could. I'm sure the QM can formulate the response in an entertaining way. We'll see what happens. If Nathan decides to go off on his own, it'll be pretty bad though.

>>3013205
He isn't going off alone. He isn't going anywhere, he has no reason to. We're not in any leadership position in this group, which means if he disagrees, he isn't "exiled", you know? He'll just plant his feet there and our credibility within the group will plummet.

Right now, I'm asking what you think about the combination so I know whether or not to support your line.

>>3013192
Hell no. He'll kill John lol

>>3013208
+support

>>3013136
We want to do this Cryptid:

>"Laurie, when Cody returned, did you notice anything strange about Cody? As in how he pronounced your name right for the first time, or how he spoke as if he suddenly gained fifty IQ points?"
>"Nathan, you don't think it's strange that after the night Cody was acting like someone else, he eliminated our only means of travel for a day and a half, thereby isolating us?"
>"I'm bossing everyone around because, believe it or not, I actually give a shit what happens to you guys. But if that threatens your 'masculine pride', tell me so I know not to trust you with my life by taking a nap while some psychopath is loose in the woods."

this is a rant. and we end with:

>"I brought us here, and I mean to get us back. Even Cody, if we run into that bastard again."

here are the posts:
>>3013178
>>3013176
>>3013180
>>3013194
>>3013199
>>3013209

>>3013212
"Laurie, when Cody returned, did you notice anything strange about him?” You address Laurie instead of Nathan, “As in how he pronounced your name right for the first time, or how he spoke as if he suddenly gained fifty IQ points?"

“It is not uncommon for someone to adapt their speech pattern,” Laurie replies, her voice gentler than Nathan’s, “Especially if they are a fast learner. But I must agree with the others that you are being unnecessarily paranoid, John. Perhaps you should rest for a while and allow your mind the chance to recover its clarity.”

“Nathan, you don't think it's strange that after the night Cody was acting like someone else, he eliminated our only means of travel for a day and a half, thereby isolating us?" You turn back to Nathan, disappointedly realizing that Laurie won’t be any help.

“Ya, he was acting weird, but at least he wasn’t being an obnoxious prick like you,” Nathan crosses his arms, “And you know what? I was beginning to like the new Cody, up until he lost his mind with the whole drama with you and Veronica. But I guess you’re actually enjoying all this, aren’t you? Being a control freak and bossing everyone around.”

"I'm bossing everyone around because, believe it or not, I actually give a shit what happens to you guys,” You realize that your voice is getting heated as well, “But if that threatens your 'masculine pride', tell me so I know not to trust you with my life by taking a nap while some psychopath is loose in the woods. I brought us here, and I mean to get us back. Even Cody, if we run into that bastard again."

“If there’s a psychopath among us, I would put good money that it’s you,” Nathan tightens his fist, “Cody’s a douche, we all know that. It’s fucked up that he screwed the rest of us over to get back at you and Veronica. But at least he isn’t a total creep like you.”

“Guys, calm down!” Roger raises his voice, “Fuck, I hate being the voice of reason, but yelling at each other in the middle of the woods doesn’t get us anywhere.”

You struggle to maintain your composure, Nathan’s words getting under your nerve. You wonder if you should try to keep the group together or just punch him in the face.

>If you think I’m being a control freak, you can leave and do your own thing. Others can follow you too. 3d6, bo3, DC:9. Roll dice only after a choice has been confirmed.

>Punch Nathan in the face, he’s insulted you long enough. 3d6, bo3, DC:12. Roll dice only after a choice has been confirmed.

>I understand that you’re upset, Nathan, but we need to stay together and help each other. 3d6, bo3, DC:15. Roll dice only after a choice has been confirmed.

>Something else.

>>3013487
>Something else
>Suddenly notice that Veronica has not said or done anything during this entire conversation.

>>3013487
>"Believe it or not, Nathan, I'm not like my great-great grandfather. I'm no control freak."
Character development!

Whatever you guys choose, I'd just like to stick this in. Also, can we use the drug now? Although I initially voted that we don't touch it yet, QM's mentioned it several times since the thread began and I'm really curious. Not like we have much to lose now.

Also, no one around Cody was using the standard of vocabulary the skinwalker used. He had nothing to adapt to. That wasn't speech adaption. Should we mention this?

Rolled 5, 5, 6 = 16 (3d6)

>>3013487
"Not a total creep like me?! The guy who slashed my tires and left us here to die? Are you really coming at me with that dumb shit just because you can't get your dick in your pants? Fuck off, Nathan."

>>3013570
keep your dick in your pants*
lul

>>3013539
Two rules to survive in a slasher: don't have sex and don't do drugs.

Ah, forgot about that. Thanks anon.

I'm thinking we should chuck this in for character development

>"Believe it or not, Nathan, I'm not like my great-great grandfather. I'm no control freak."

and then accept the criticism because, iconic horror film stupidity aside, they're making a fair criticism about us. we must seem a little tense. but only because we decided to camp with fucking strangers. never camp with strangers. then step close until John's head is nearly touching Nathan's and say in a low, angry voice because testosterone:

>"But okay. Let's say I'm a control freak. I still hope you survive the night, because if someone innocent died when I had the opportunity to prevent it, I'll never be able to look myself in the mirror. Fucking twat."

And spit at his feet.

And go to bed? Or do we stay awake?

>>3013606
>And spit at his feet.
Okay maybe no spitting. That's just barbaric.

>>3013609
I vote no to the spitting and above all we should definitely try to keep the group together.

Basically this:

>I understand that you’re upset, Nathan, but we need to stay together and help each other.

>>3013487
>>If you think I’m being a control freak, you can leave and do your own thing. Others can follow you too

>>3013782
It's uncharacteristic. John's not an eloquent diplomat or a slimy politician. To suddenly do a 180 after

>ou struggle to maintain your composure, Nathan’s words getting under your nerve. You wonder if you should try to keep the group together or just punch him in the face.

>>3013606
this was supposed to channel the character while attempting to garner the same result as diplomacy—through not being diplomatic. imagine it.

we exchange the last words of this little argument and we accept things as they are. it's not like Nathan's retaliation is a life or death confrontation. they're just boys arguing. not a big deal. Roger's intervention, above all, gives us an opportunity to end the argument like this.

Laurie is fuckin infected.

>>3013487
walk away and sleep weeee

>>3013570
This. Just keep escalating, I want some cinematic drama.

>>3013570
I agree.

Fucking with the car is just a minor thing, while some bossing around makes us a psycho?

Nathan is still butthurt over the slavery thing.

>>3013606
Supporting

>>3014186
Someone will die if we don't keep the group together. Crypt strategically introduced an opportunity to splinter the group before the next encounter with the Skinwalker. It isn't just drama.

>>3012989
>That afternoon, you and the others stop to rest in a clearing. The woods feel ominous, like it had the day before. You feel uneasy, like something bad is about to happen soon.

>>3013606
+1

>>3013534
>>3013539
>>3013570
>>3013575
>>3013582
>>3013606
>>3013609
>>3013782
>>3013810
>>3013818
>>3013871
>>3014030
>>3014186
>>3014206
>>3014232
>>3014258
>>3014275
“You’re being a dick for no reason, Nathan,” Veronica steps in to defend you, “John acts weird sometimes, but he’s actually a pretty good dude.”

"You're just fucking John cause his dad's loaded,” Nathan turns to Veronica, “Even though he’s clearly an obsessive control freak, with the personality and social awareness of a cardboard box. Cody might be a piece of shit, but you’re the shallowest slut I know, Veronica.”

"Fuck you, Nathan!" Veronica loses her temper, “You’re judging us when you don’t even know either of us. And just for the record, John and I never fucked.”

“You really expect us to believe that?” Nathan sounds mocking, “You’re the girl that has cheated on every single boyfriend she’s ever had. Even the teachers know you are a slut. Didn’t you blow the old math teacher to get an ‘A’?”

“No, I actually fucking studied for that,” Veronica grits her teeth, “Back me up here, Laurie. And tell your new boyfriend that he’s being an absolute cunt!”

Laurie whispers something in Nathan’s ears and he nods in agreement. Somehow you doubt that she offered a glowing support for Veronica. There seems to be a lot of hidden jealousy and resentment between all these so-called ‘friends’.

[1/2]

>>3014283
“Laurie already told me how you used her for her notes,” Nathan says, “That you’re a selfish manipulative bitch who only cares about herself. You don’t know anything about John, other than the fact that he has a nice car, do you? You’ll cheat on him the moment someone richer comes in the picture.”

“Well did Laurie tell you about her crush on Cody?” Veronica sounds a little hurt, “She has been crushing on him for ages, but that asshole never even bothered to remember her name. Never acted nice to her either, well not until they started talking last night. Didn’t you notice how worried she got when Cody was missing? See Laurie’s just settling for you, Nathan. If Cody ever asks her out, she’ll drop you that second!”

“Guys, can we please move on from the high school drama?” Roger tries to calm everyone down, “I’m way too high to act like the responsible adult here, but we’re in the middle of the woods. There’s no phone signal and it’s getting dark. We need to help each other out, watch our backs, until we’re out of here.”

“Laurie and I are leaving.” Nathan ignores him, “I’m not gonna stand out here taking orders from the rich white kid that can’t stop bragging about all the blood money his slave trading grandpas left behind. Fucking paranoid control freak!”

"Believe it or not, Nathan, I'm not like my great-great grandfather. I'm no control freak," You step forward and say in a low, angry voice, "But okay. Let's say I'm a control freak. I still hope you survive the night, because if someone innocent died when I had the opportunity to prevent it, I'll never be able to look myself in the mirror. Fucking twat."

Nathan and you stare daggers at each other, your heads nearly touching. You wonder if he’ll stand down and agree to stay with the group, or if he’ll punch you in the face and leave together with Laurie. Nathan’s taller and stronger than you, so it can end badly if you fight.

Roll 3d6, bo3, DC: 15

Rolled 1, 2, 4 = 7 (3d6)

>>3014286
What are we rolling for, bossman?

Rolled 2, 1, 3 = 6 (3d6)

>>3014286

Rolled 2, 4, 3 = 9 (3d6)

>>3014286
>"I don't care if you think I'm a control freak, Nathan. But if you and Laurie get hurt because you were too selfish to control your ego, that'll be entirely on you."
>>3014293
stare down

>>3014293
>>3014295
Uh oh I guess John is getting an ass whooping

Rolled 3, 5, 4 = 12 (3d6)

>>3014286

>>3014293
>>3014295
>>3014298
>>3014300
To be fair, DC 15 is fucking high when we only have 3d6 to roll with.

>>3014301
Nathan is a big guy for Johnny

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>>3014286
>Nathan and you stare daggers at each other, your heads nearly touching. You wonder if he’ll stand down and agree to stay with the group, or if he’ll punch you in the face and leave together with Laurie.

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>>3014312
John's lankey, not a midget. You act like Nathan's a neanderthal just because he plays sports.

>>3014314
Football player beats up scrawny rich kid 9/10 times