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>>3286044
“Okay, looks like all the paperwork is in order.” Bulma states as she hands you and mom one final sheet. “This will be the last bit you need to sign. Now... Peppa, are you absolutely sure about this?”

“How many times am I going to have to say yes before people believe me?” you ask aloud with faked annoyance. “I’m certain. I’m putting a majority of this into charity.”

Bulma giggles. “This will be the final time from me, at least. Go ahead, Peppa.”

“Finally.” You sign your name, then let mom sign below as well. “Hey, how is Tapion holding up?”

“So far so good. We’ve been extra cautious with security since the incident, and most of Capsule Corp. has been repaired, so he’s been able to rest easily. I think having Beelzebub to chat with has helped his nerves too. Pantea and Yamcha like having him around too.” Bulma takes a sip from her coffee, looking down at it with a melancholic smile. “...Yet I don’t think he’ll ever really be able to put all of this past him until we finally do stop Hirudegarn for good.”

“We’ve got plenty of people keeping watch on this. We will stop it.” Maple assures as she finishes signing.

“Let’s hope sooner rather than later.” The purple-haired woman takes the final sheet of paper. “So... Peppa, there is one final thing I’d like to ask. Would you like to give this charity a name?”

>A. Yes, actually. Call it... (write in)
>B. Doesn’t really matter to me, so long as it’s not something too dumb
>C. How goes the Hirudegarn hunt, anyway?
>D. Didn’t hear anything about the Gravity Chamber getting fixed, there a timescale on that?
>E. Something else?

>>3286047
>A. Yes, actually. Call it...
Coco Foundation. Or whatever her village's name was.
>C. How goes the Hirudegarn hunt, anyway?

Good luck today Kato.

>>3286047
>>3286081
I'll support this.

>D.
>E. Does the Lookout still need fixing up too?

>>3286047
>A. Yes, actually. Call it... (write in)
Name it after the village we stopped the sacrifices at. That was a big motivation for this after all.

>C. How goes the Hirudegarn hunt, anyway?

>>3286047
>>3286081
Natade? Yeah, that'd be a good one. Natade Foundation.

>>3286093
Agh, forgot to add
>Maybe we can add a gravity chamber in the lookout too

>>3286099
NatAID?

>>3286047
>>3286099
>>3286103

Sounds good, but it occurs to me that we've never asked these people how they feel. We should at least do that first before throwing money at problems that may not even be there.

>>3286112
Right, we don't want to become another Majola who thinks they know whats best for other people. We did give them a way to contact us right?

>>3286047
The problem with that village was that they couldn't get help from other people, so instead of a charity, why not set up an institution that promotes Minutemen/Guerilla? Minute Gorillas.

>>3286121
Pantea did, remember?

>>3286122
We could make the Earth Defense Force a thing by paying offworld help like Yardrats to help transfer people and things to where they're most needed. Or, a transit system that can reach out to non-Urban places.

>>3286139
Or instead of defensive military measures, it could even be medical as well if we can get a good transit system going.

>>3286122
>>3286139
We got a discord for silly ideas.

https://discord.gg/z8CcgTN

>>3286144
No, no, this is discussion about what to do here to influence how we play.

>>3286122
The charity I assume will go to improving infrastructure, roads, and generally get the villages connected to the wider world.

>>3286179
Instead of a charity, wouldn't it be better to just commission a roadwork company?

>>3286184
The charity would commission things. It also allows others to donate instead of it all coming out of Peppa's pocket even if she'll the biggest contributor.

She can have a more active roll like you want, but a charity gets more people involved and spreads awareness.

>>3286188
We gonna leave it up to Capsule Corp to do the ad campaigns and media awareness as well? How much will get skimmed off the top for Capsule Corp? Not saying I don't trust Capsule Corp, it's that I trust them to act like a Corporation.

Okay, what should the Charity do?
https://www.strawpoll.me/17482604

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>>3286047
Thinking for a moment, you smile as you come up with the perfect name for it. “Well... what inspired me to do this was the fact that there was a small village we found while we were searching for one of the Dragon Balls. A village we helped out in the end, but one that ended up in a very unfortunate situation. We saved a girl named Coco from being sacrificed to a rogue dinosaur... and Pantea helped them get some better contact with the outside world. So, if they’re okay with it, I’d like to name this after their village. If they’ll allow it, call it... the Natade Foundation.”

Your mother smiles sweetly and proudly at you, placing her hand on your shoulder. Bulma smiles as well. “That’s perfect. I’ll see if I can contact them ASAP.”

“Thanks Bulma.” Your tail sways behind you happily as you grin wide. “Ah, sorry to switch gears, but how goes the Hirudegarn hunt, anyway?”

Both women sigh loudly. Mom speaks first. “Baba’s been keeping a sharp eye out. Trip has been doing what she can to help with our search. Even brobro and I have been doing what we can to search. Every time we’ve gotten a lead, we’re just a step too slow.” Crossing her arms and closing her eyes, she adds, “But I can tell that this won’t last. Whoever has the lower half of Hirudegarn with them, they’re planning something, and planning it soon. Especially since the last couple times we were able to see a glimpse of what they’re up to, we got the sense that Towa was on their trail as well.”

“That’s... worrying.” you mumble out.

Bulma smirks. “But I’ve been cooking something up for this occasion, with Tapion’s help. Salvaged that tape that tried to call it out. We’ll use the trick they pulled on us instead.”

>A. If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be easier to use it at the ninja fortress or the forest near it to draw it out?
>B. Yurin been any more cooperative?
>C. Cool! I’m gonna head off then, thanks for this, Bulma!
>D. Something else?

>>3286254
>B. Yurin been any more cooperative?
>C. Cool! I’m gonna head off then, thanks for this, Bulma!

>>3286139
>>3286143
>>3286179
"And with flying vehicles it should be simple to deliver things. Or we get a certain delivery woman and her company to set up a new store there."

>>3286254
>D. Why don't we just fight a whole Hirudegarn? Could lure out the bottom with that mindset a lot easier.

>>3286254
>A & B.
Hoi could be used as bait instead of Tapion.
>C.

>>3286254
Well, whoever has the lower half whether it be some unknown player or Towa we still have Hoi and they no doubt want him for his knowledge. If he won't spill the beans maybe he can be used as bait?

If he gets close to the other half, maybe he thinks he'll be able to control it and use it against us but we quickly zip him out once we see the phantom majin.

>B. Yurin been any more cooperative?
>C. Cool! I’m gonna head off then, thanks for this, Bulma!
>D. Something else?
Ki sense the area out. Don't want any surprises on the way out.


>>3286269
We can get Lime to set up shop with Suno too!

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>>3286292
>We can get Lime to set up shop with Suno too!
For what purpose?

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>>3286296
Then again, a gas station/refueling station could be a good place to set up shop as well as introduce infrastructure.

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>>3286254
You rub your chin. “Has... Yurin been any more cooperative with all this? Because even if we don’t see eye to eye, she could probably agree to some things on tracking down Hirudegarn. Hey, could even use Hoi as bait instead of, you know, putting Tapion in danger again.”

Mom sighs. “None of this is easy. I... finally had a good talk with her, face to face, and while there are some things we’ve agreed towards to keep things peaceful... we’ve got some very, very different philosophies. Hoi may be able to serve as better bait for Towa... but a lot of this still doesn’t sit well with me. And I like that Gohan’s giving her the benefit of a doubt with all this, but... I’d be lying if I said that it doesn’t worry me just a little. Even if she isn’t doing it intentionally, she could be...” She shakes her head. “No, no. Nevermind.”

“Hey, I know how you feel, Maple.” Bulma comments. “No shame in worrying over that kind of thing. Heh, I myself waaasn’t always the... let’s say ‘model student’, you know.”

“I do remember playing marriage counselor to you and Yamcha a couple times.” mom remarks, sticking her tongue out.

“We weren’t married back then. Doesn’t count.” Bulma does the same. Both of them laugh, easing the tension a bit. “Peppa does have a point though. Even if Mr. tall, stoic, and heroic is okay with putting himself in harm’s way, best not to put him in more danger than he needs to be. And besides, I remember you telling me about your... argument with her. You were noooothing compared to what Launch had to say to her. Both halves.”

You stand up and stretch a little. “Well, that’s cool then. I’m gonna head off now. Thanks again, Bulma!” Sensing around, you notice Gohan is with Pantea and Tapion, Yamcha seems to be with a few people and mom’s camels. Also you think there’s that Baragon guy there too.

“No problem, Peppa. Have fun.”

“Where are you off to?” mom asks.

>A. I’m gonna see what Gohan and Pantea are up to
>B. Gonna head down to auntie Baba’s, actually. Wanted to check on a few things with her
>C. Was gonna spend some time with Cocoa, she’s got another bit of practice for her play, would be nice to be there for her
>D. Thinking on hanging out with Videl a bit today
>E. Lime mentioned wanting to talk the other day, so gonna head over there
>F. Aaaactually mom, you got a minute? Something I’d like to talk about...
>G. Something else?

>>3286454
>E.
Lime Time.

>>3286454
>E. Lime mentioned wanting to talk the other day, so gonna head over there

>>3286454
>E.

>>3286454
I'll support Lime time, but can we check what Baragon's doing first? Not very often a kaiju just hangs out.

If he's not doing anything, maybe he'll wanna hang out?

>>3286454
>E. Lime mentioned wanting to talk the other day, so gonna head over there

>>3286454
>>3286465
Peppa and Baragon can bond over burrowing and tunneling.

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>>3286477
I mean look at this face!

Adorable.

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>>3286477
Hmm, that could be a thing, a subterranean highway system that would be protected somewhat from invasion and be a quicker route than flying around the Earth.

>>3286533
I wouldn't be opposed to this actually. Underground transit systems do exist, unsure if it'd work for the Dragon World though.

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>>3286454
“Actually, Lime mentioned wanting to talk the other day, so gonna be heading over there in a bit.” you reply, stretching your tail a bit.

“Ah, okay. Have fun, Peppa.” mom tells you with a sweet smile.

“Thanks mom. Oh, but first, wanna check on something...” You head out of the room, walking down the hallway, spotting Gohan, Pantea, and Tapion all seated together (with Tapion apparently wearing one of Yamcha’s outfits) as Gohan plays a game. You give them a brief wave, Gohan and Pantea waving back, then continue down. Finally you see Yamcha talking with some construction crews. Ahhh, that’s what that was. You spot mom’s camels in hard hats and safety vests hauling materials around, and in the background, there’s Baragon doing the same, with a far larger hard hat and vest on. Heh.

Okay, was curious about that. Anyway, you’re off! You teleport away, appearing over at Lime’s grandfather’s store. You see her placing some merchandise on shelves, her grandfather giving you a polite smile and nod, as she turns around and grins. “Perfect timing! ...How’d you do that?”

“Lucky guess, heehee.” you giggle. “Anyway, you mentioned you wanted to talk about something?”

Lime grins wide. She looks over to her grandfather. “That’s the last of them, right?”

He nods. “And I believe what you requested has arrived. Should be in the back.”

“...Requested?” you repeat. Lime bolts away. She then returns with a couple boxes. “...Uh-”

“SO! Two things. You mentioned how clothes for people with tails don’t fit you that well, yes?”

Raising an eyebrow, you respond, “Y-yeah? ...Wait. Lime did-”

“TA-DA!” She opens one up and shows off some shorts to you. Look rather nice, but... wait. “Got these custom ordered. Adjustable tail slot!” She shows off the back of them, with an odd slit on the back. “Got them in your size, too.”

“Aww... that’s sweet of you.” You take them and look them over. Huh, not a zipper, but it’s more... velcro-like, but doesn’t seem like it’ll get caught on your tail fur. “What’s the second?”

Lime places her hands together. “I... would like to learn how to fly.”

>A. Hah! Deal!
>B. From me? Er, if you don’t mind my asking, why?
>C. How’d you get something like this, anyway?
>D. Something else?

>>3286654
>A. Hah! Deal!
Professor Peppa is on the case
>C. How’d you get something like this, anyway?

>>3286654
>A. Hah! Deal!
>C. How’d you get something like this, anyway?
>D. The Crane school claims to have invented the flying technique but my mom and uncle have been doing it since they arrived on Earth.

>>3286654
Backing >>3286661

>>3286654
>>3286665
Supporting!

>>3286654
Activate smug Peppa
>>3286665

Can't wait to blow it

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>>3286654
You give her a thumb’s up. “Hah! Deal! Though I have to ask, how’d you get something like this anyway?”

Lime winks. “Trade secret~”

“Come oooon, you can tell me.”

She places her hands behind her back. “Weeeell, a bit of it comes from some specialty stores. They’re making use of some PTO materials that have gotten more commercially available on Earth. That’s why it’s got something better than a zipper for the backside.”

“Heh, mom’s gonna love seeing this. No more making clothes with holes in them for me and Gohan. You’re a lifesaver, Lime!”

Standing proudly, she declares, “And don’t you forget it. Now... flying lessons?”

“Sure thing.”

“Okay, back in a bit, gramps!” she waves to her grandfather and heads out with you, both of you going to the more forested area near the village.

“So, your grandfather’s taught you a bit on Ki control, right?” you ask, Lime nodding. “So, we’ll be applying some of those principles to this. The Crane School figured out the skill on their own, more or less, but mom and uncle Acer learned it from their first teacher independently, and have been flying around ever since they arrived here. Heh, I think mom was even the first to show dad how to fly.”

“Neat. So how’s it work exactly?”

Spreading your arms and legs out a bit, you calmly take a breath in. “First, you focus energy around your waist, then slowly at first, you start to push that energy downward.” Your feet leave the ground. “Keep that up, and you’ll be flying in no time.” Taking off a bit, you circle around in the air, then touch back down.

“So is it like... a helicopter, or an airplane, or more of a rocket?” Lime asks, trying to focus her Ki.

“Mmm... kina like a rocket, I guess? You’re pushing out more of your energy than anything. Kinda helps to be able to know how to jump really well, too.”

She takes a few minutes trying to fly. Hmm... her Ki control is decent, but it is a little hard for her. But you think she’s starting to get it.

>A. Why’d you wanna learn, anyway?
>B. Be careful to not push yourself too hard, you’ll end up crashing into something
>C. Just watch and let her do this. She’s got it
>D. Something else?

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>>3286787
>D. Helicopter's possible tho. Some Makyans even bicycle.
>Can you whip your pigtails around pretty fast?

>>3286787
>A & B.

>>3286787
>C
TRUST THE LIME

>>3286787
>C. Just watch and let her do this. She’s got it

>A. Why’d you wanna learn, anyway?
Though only ask this when she's not in the middle of concentrating. Maybe during a break.

>>3286787
>C. Just watch and let her do this. She’s got it

>D. Something else?
Focus our ki sense on Lime. See if we can tell where she's directing the energy so we can better explain it.

Rolled 6, 12, 14 = 32 (3d20)

Hmm...

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>>3286787
Calmly you watch her as she focuses her Ki, keeping careful watch of where exactly she’s focusing. Still takes her a minute... but soon her feet lift off the ground. She hovers up about a meter, then opens her eyes. “...A-am I doing it?”

“I can assure you I didn’t get any shorter.” you reply with a giggle.

https://youtu.be/RpRvk8x60Xw

“I’m doing it! Yyyyyes!~” She declares as she pumps her fist into the air. She almost loses balance as she does, but quickly reorients herself. “Aheh. How... uh... how do I get down?”

“Just slowly decrease the output.” you reply.

Lime does as you tell her and lands safely. “Whew. That was... awesome!”

“Well, glad you didn’t crash into something.” Your tail sways behind you happily. “Say... not to pry too much, but why’d you wanna learn in the first place?”

“Wweeeeeell...” Lime kicks a little rock with her new boot. “I’ve kinda been thinking about it for a while. You know, just remembered you showing up back when we first met...”

“You almost fell into a river trying to get an apple.” you respond in a bit of a teasing tone.

Rolling her eyes, Lime grumbles, “Coulda’ still got it myself.”

You laugh. “Haha, sure, sure. With a bonked head, maybe.”

“Whaaatever.” Lime crosses her arms and laughs too. “Point is... figured I should learn it some time. And hey, why not learn from the Champion herself?”

“You did well for your first time. Still though, not gonna get a Nimbus like aunt Suno uses?” you ask her in a kinder tone. “She’s able to do a whole delivery service with it, you know.”

“Sure, but this just seems like it’s a better way of doing things. Don’t have to rely on a cloud or nothin’ to carry stuff around. Plus I’m plenty strong on my own, thanks to grandpa.” She walks around for a bit, then tries to focus again. She hovers for a moment, then touches down once more. “Man, how do you handle all those crazy maneuvers when you fly?”

“Loooot of practice. And you are kinda dodging the question. Come on, you can tell me.”

Lime pokes her fingers together. “Well... was also thinking it’d come in handy this summer, when I try exploring some ruins. Wanna find some cool things to maybe sell some day, you know.”

“Aaaah. I get it now. Building up some skills for treasure hunting.”

She grins innocently. “Well... it is ONE reason for it. So... thanks.”

>A. Are you going to any places in particular? Maybe one of us could go with, you know
>B. You sure that’s the only reason?
>C. Just here on Earth, though? Might be a few places out in space that’d be fun to explore
>D. So, that all you wanted to do today? I can still help you learn flying, you know
>E. Something else?

>>3286931
>A & C.
Then
>D.

>>3286931
>A
For fun, of course. I mean, who doesn't like secrets and adventures?

>>3286931
>A. Are you going to any places in particular? Maybe one of us could go with, you know
>D. So, that all you wanted to do today? I can still help you learn flying, you know

>>3286931
>A. Are you going to any places in particular? Maybe one of us could go with, you know

There's the Nemurian Ruins, the Kyodai Pyramids....Wheelo's base.

>D. So, that all you wanted to do today? I can still help you learn flying, you know

>>3286931
>A. Are you going to any places in particular? Maybe one of us could go with, you know
ADVENTURE! https://youtu.be/C99Js9Oq1h8

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>>3286931
“Are you going to any places in particular? Maybe one of us could go with, you know. Make it an adventure!” You thrust your fist into the air. “...Or not.” you add with a shrug. “You know, sometimes good to have a little solo outing.”

“Heh heh. Dork.” she sticks her tongue out at you. “Buuut yeah. I’ve got a few ideas. Those Nemurian ruins in particular have been catching my eye. Plus there’s a pyramid complex way off in Diablo Desert that a historical society has been looking into. If I can salvage a few neat little trinkets, might be worth the trip to go down and help.”

“So not so much Lima Croft, as Indiana Lime, like Cocoa said.” you tease.

“Eh, I’d need the hat.” she chuckles.

“So... was this all you wanted to talk about today? Don’t get me wrong, glad I can help you learn how to fly, but I am curious, anything else?”

Lime starts to walk closer into the forest, and you follow her. “...So. I have to admit. I am a little curious on when you... you know.”

Sigh. So we’re back to this. “Found out I’m interested in another girl?”

“I-if it’s too much I’ll not pry, really! Just... you know. I wanna know how you’re holding up. Everything... going okay?”

As the two of you walk, you sense something off in the distance. Hmm... doesn’t quite feel like a human. Not very strong Ki source, but has an odd energy to it. Seems... familiar? Huh. Wonder what that is.

>A. Ignore it. Not bothering anyone, and might help talking with Lime a bit about this
>B. Hold that thought. You can sense that, right, Lime?
>C. Chat, but head towards the Ki signature. See if it behaves suspiciously
>D. Something else?

>>3287046
>C. Chat, but head towards the Ki signature. See if it behaves suspiciously.

Act like we didn't sense it.

>D. Something else?
"Hey Lime, you wanna learn how to hide your ki like a ninja? If Cocoa can pick it up, I'm sure you can in no time."

>>3287046
>D. Whisper, "Kamehameha," fire out the faintest energy beam curving up into the air and down at this thing, barely visible, but instead of aiming to destroy, tweak it with wind magic to pull it towards you.

>>3287046
>C. Chat, but head towards the Ki signature. See if it behaves suspiciously

>>3287066
>to pull them towards you.*

>>3287046
>C.
Tell her a bit about the talk with Keli. Also thank her for that help studying, got that 100 on that quiz.

>>3287046
>C

>>3287046
>>3287059
>D. Something else?
>"Hey Lime, you wanna learn how to hide your ki like a ninja? If Cocoa can pick it up, I'm sure you can in no time."
supporting.
>"Afterimages can sometimes be unreliable when your opponent focuses on your ki, so this could really help you not get hit and find an opening."

>>3287093
And our dad's advice weirdly enough.

>>3287100
Yeah, that too.

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Rolled 2, 16, 2 = 20 (3d20)

All righty. Roll me 2d20, best of three. DC is 13 for both.

Rolled 9, 18 = 27 (2d20)

>>3287113

Rolled 20, 8 = 28 (2d20)

>>3287113

>>3287118
Nice!

Rolled 20, 11 = 31 (2d20)

>>3287113

>>3287118
>>3287120
Wooo!

>>3287120
Double Nice!

Rolled 20, 18, 15 = 53 (3d20)

>>3287114
>>3287118
>>3287120
Perfect! Writing...

>>3287124
Triple Nice!

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>>3287114
>>3287118
>>3287120
Calm down, Peppa.
>>3287124
Fuggg

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>>3287046
Telepathically, you ask Lime, ‘You sense that too, right? Gonna be heading that way. Think you can manage to hide your Ki like Cocoa did? We walk and talk, but don’t get its attention.’

Lime nods, slowly lowering her Ki alongside yours as the two of you walk closer, giving the impression that you’re both moving away, you helping her learn how to hide her Ki. “I don’t wanna pry too much, really, but-”

“No, no, it’s fine. I... kinda started to realize it before the Tournament. I mean, I’d never really thought too much on romance and stuff before, but... something just kinda started to click into place for me after I talked with Keli.”

“That Crane School lady?” she asks quietly.

You nod. “After hearing her little story, on how she came to realize it... it just started to make more sense for me. I... had feelings for another girl. Feelings stronger than friendship. And... she hasn’t told me if she feels the same way yet. She doesn’t really know. And I’m not going to push any harder on that.”

“So... that Keli lady, she’s been helping you with this, yeah?” Lime asks. You nod, giving her a bit more on what the two of you have talked about. Lime gives you a curious smile. “...I think I kinda know why she’s so ready to help you with this.”

“Huh?”

Lowering her voice more as you approach the Ki signature... which thankfully seems to not notice your approach, she tells you, “She’s been in a situation like yours... but without nearly as much support. Sure things worked out for her in the end... but think about it. When she was young, she didn’t really have someone to turn to. Someone to count on, that’s been through what she was feeling. Sure you’ve got more... accepting parents...”

“Heh, dad literally just shrugged when I told him about this.” you reply softly.

“But still. She wants to look out for you. And I think that’s kinda sweet.” Lime slows her pace as the two of you finally get close enough to see a small black figure moving in the distance.

“Speaking of, thanks for helping me study. Got a perfect score on my quiz.” She seems to appreciate that. You look closer... whatever it is, it does feel oddly familiar. Almost like... Korin? But... where Korin is kinda more calm and friendly, this feels... suspicious.

(cont.)

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>>3287228
https://youtu.be/1q5RpBl3SY0

“Rrrgghh. Stupids. Trying to set this for big’ ol Hirudegarn.” you can hear it complain faintly.

...Wait what?

WAIT WHAT?

“Nyargh. Should be home cultivating Dark Senzu! Finally got Aquma for them... bah! Stupids!” The creature seems to be some... scrawny black cat with a staff with a skull on it, and a purple vest. You and Lime look at each other. You both then nod. “Feh! Feh! Only one forest left... it then this thing will be over, nyargh.”

You form as weak of an energy blast as you can, and then mix it with Wind Magic to draw the thing in closer. You fire it forth, curving it and sending the cat man hurtling towards you, Lime catching it and holding it tight. “GOTCHA!”

“LET GO! LET GO! HELP! HELP, KIDNAPPERS! CHURAI YOU SNEAK GET OUT HERE AND HELP! HEEEELP!”

“Churai, huh?” you move in front of it, Lime holding it to her so it doesn’t run. Wow, it IS weak. Weaker than her... heck, you think Bulma could probably kick this thing’s butt. It freezes in terror as it sees you. “So. I guess that solves that mystery.”

The black cat shrieks and hisses as it struggles in Lime’s arms.

>A. Answers. Now. What are you doing?
>B. Best to take this guy to mom. Hand ‘em over, Lime
>C. Chuuuurai~! You’ll be in big trouble if you don’t get this guy hoooome~! Come on oooouuut~!
>D. Something else?

>>3287228
>“She’s been in a situation like yours... but without nearly as much support. Sure things worked out for her in the end... but think about it. When she was young, she didn’t really have someone to turn to. Someone to count on, that’s been through what she was feeling.”
>D. "...How do you know this, 'Lime'?"

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>>3287231
>Chocolay

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF-

>C. Chuuuurai~! You’ll be in big trouble if you don’t get this guy hoooome~! Come on oooouuut~!

Don't let Churai go. She can tank Maple's electricity barriers like nothing and teleport away faster then we can react. Knock her out if we have too.

>>3287231
>B. Best to take this guy to mom. Hand ‘em over, Lime
Let's get this cat and Lime to safety first before we tangle with Churai again

>>3287255
We could plant something in her that takes her breath away... no matter where she teleports. A vacuuming orb of ki in her belly somewhere. Though, maybe Demons never needed oxygen with no light?

>>3287236
...Is Lime, Churai?

Fuck fuck fuck fuck

>>3287231
>B.
Get Lime out of harm's way first. Then,
>A.
Also let Lime's grandpa know.

>>3287231
>>B. Best to take this guy to mom. Hand ‘em over, Lime

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All righty, roll me 1d20, best of three. DC is 13.

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>>3287284
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>>3287288
Damn, Peppa. Perfect! Writing...

>>3287290
Can't hide from us Churai!

We're gonna get you!

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>>3286931
>“You almost fell into a river trying to get an apple.” you respond in a bit of a teasing tone.
"You slipped up. It was a peach."

>>3287314
Or a better angle,

>“Say, why you going all the way out here for an apple anyway?”
>She frowns at you, taking another bite. “...It’s personal.”
>“Why?”
>“Because it is.” she grumbles out.
>“Why?”
>She refuses to answer and takes another bite. She’s catching on to your tricks. “What are you doing out here anyway?”

We could bluff about how she told us later when in fact she didn't. OR, we could ask her about that conversation, and if she has an answer, we could ask why she would remember a conversation from years ago like they had photographic, or crystal ballic, evidence.

>>3287343
>evidence.
Memory?

Or, Lime simply got fed some insights on a woman she never met or talked about before from Kato.

>>3287353
Well, it's too soon to say that given what we've seen so far, and I wanna give Kato the benefit of the doubt. Perhaps that was a clue she left in. Which angle to explore though, Lime not recalling events right or recalling events too perfectly?

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>>3287231
“Lime, I’m getting him to mom. Hand him over, quick.” You hold out your hands, Lime tossing the cat at you as you grapple it. It tries to scratch and bite, shrieking still, but you’re able to keep it from doing any damage. And you catch it just well enough to keep it from being caught by the blue-skinned demon woman, who briefly jolts in your direction.

Firing a Ki blast at her, you get her in the back, then place your hand on Lime and teleport away with her, getting her back to her grandfather, and teleporting away again, back to mom at Capsule Corp. “Peppa you- WHAT THE?!”

“No time to explain! Churai’s after him!” You toss the cat, mom catching it with the Clothes Beam. Churia teleports in after you for a brief second, long enough for you to hear her gulp, and teleport away... but not too far away. She’s still nearby, in the city! You lock on to her Ki and then chase after her. “Chuuuurai~!”

“NOPE!” she yells out and tries to escape, teleporting again. The two of you begin a cat and mouse game as she keeps trying to get closer to Capsule Corp again. You lose her in a park in the city, looking around. Hmm... got a plan. You teleport back to mom once more, who’s restrained the little cat man.

“AAAAAAAAAAAAA! CHURAI YOU CONTEMPTUOUS CUR! GET ME OUT OF HERE THIS INSTANT! RLEASE ME FROM THIS COMFORTABLE-”

“LOWER YOUR VOICE.” you yell at the screaming cat man, covering your ears. He... screams softly. “Grah. Look, I scared her off.”

“NO YOU DIDN’T! SHE KNOWS SHE’S IN TROUBLE IF I’M NOT BACK THERE! NOW CHUUUUURRRAAAIIIII!”

Mom bonks him on the head softly. He shuts up after that, whimpering. “That’s better. Now, Peppa, what is this?”

“Someone who was going around trying to do... something for Hirudegarn.” You cross your arms and squint. “And given that I was chasing her around for a few minutes, seems like Churai, and by extension, Towa, are responsible for him.”

“Are they now?” mom asks the swaddled cat.

“Jeeze, what was all the yelling about?” Yamcha asks as he walks in, removing his hard hat.

“Guys was that Puar? What’s going on in here?” Yamcha... asks as he... walks in, removing his hard hat?

“I’m right here Yam...cha?” the little floating cat replies, looking back and forth at the two of them.

>A. All right. Churai, you’ve got until the count of five
>B. Grab the cat and get out of here before Churai makes her move!
>C. Puar! How do you tell a shapeshifter apart from someone they’re trying to copy?
>D. Try to uncover who the real Yamcha is, and then knock out the fake, quick!
>E. Something else?

>>3287410
>“AAAAAAAAAAAAA! CHURAI YOU CONTEMPTUOUS CUR! GET ME OUT OF HERE THIS INSTANT! RLEASE ME FROM THIS COMFORTABLE-”
hahahhahaha!

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>>3287410
>E. Well, there's one way to decide this.

>>3287410
>D. Try to uncover who the real Yamcha is, and then knock out the fake, quick!

"Yamcha which anime character do you sound like the most!"

>>3287423
Peppa doesn't watch anime so how would she know if it's right?

>>3287410
Supporting >>3287423

>>3287426
Maple will.

>>3287431
Moreover, why would Peppa ask that question? Maple would, but we're not playing as Maple.

>>3287410
Mom, use Samma Vaca and Samma Ditthi

>>3287410
This too >>3287435

Both at the same time!

>>3287435
>>3287439
While you say that, Churai is teleporting away with her prize.

This is the Yuffie recruitment.

>>3287410
>E. Who cares which one of them is real? Just tackle and chokehold to subdue them. If you guess wrong, that's a Yamcha in hand, which is still saving someone from a demon that could blow this place to smithereens.

>>3287410
Threaten to cut Pantea in half if they don't agree on- wait, wrong story.

>C
Of course, if we'd been to magic kindergarten we might know this already. /kidding

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Okay, roll me 1d20, best of three! DC is 15!

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>>3287481
oh thank god

>>3287467
>>3287473
>>3287481
Right on the nose! Nice! Writing...

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>>3287410
“Mom!” you call out to her, then, recalling what Pantea’s told you before to distract... “Mr. Yamcha! What anime characters do you sound like the most?”

“Well Amuro obviously.” the first Yamcha responds. True...

“AND Mamoru.” the second adds, squinting at the first. But that’s what Pantea told you specifically!

“SAMMA DITTHI!” Mom calls out. Distraction successful! “FIRST ONE!” she declares as she points at him. “SAMMA VACA!”

Before she can teleport away, you lunge at her with full force, knocking the Churai-Yamcha through a wall and headbutting her hard enough that she returns to normal. Also OW WHY IS HER HEAD SO HARD? You rub your forehead, with Churai successfully dazed, as you get off her, letting mom place some restraints on her as well. She starts to come to, but Yamcha delivers a chop to her neck while she’s open, truly knocking her out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paLw9IcHzuw

You... hear mom start to laugh. “Eheh. Heh. Haha. Hahahaha! HA HA HA HA HA! YEEAAAAH! NOT GETTING AWAY THIS TIME ARE YOU?!” She does a little victory dance, pumping her fists into the air excitedly, laughing and cheering. “Yeeeeeaaaahhhh!~ Finally got her! Woohoo!” Mom bolts over to you, hugging you as tight as she can, then healing the wound on your forehead. Letting you go, she continues her little victory dance, finally causing Gohan and Pantea to see what the commotion is all about.

You all set the unconscious Churai and the absolutely TERRIFIED black cat down in the atrium. Mom keeps up her victory dance, as you place your hands on your hips. “So. Gonna give us some answers now?”

“I wanna go hooooome.” it whines at you, giving the most innocent look it can manage. Which... isn’t really saying much. But A for effort.

>A. What were you doing for Hirudegarn?
>B. What is Towa trying to do here, exactly?
>C. Who in the world are you?
>D. Something else?

>>3287562
>A
Maple's right, it's about time. Peppa's been on fire tonight.

>>3287562
>D. Get Korin.
"Your in big trouble now mister. I'm telling Korin!"

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>>3287562
>You... hear mom start to laugh. “Eheh. Heh. Haha. Hahahaha! HA HA HA HA HA! YEEAAAAH! NOT GETTING AWAY THIS TIME ARE YOU?!”
The real Churai was the Churais we nabbed along the Churai.

>>3287562
>>A. What were you doing for Hirudegarn?
>>B. What is Towa trying to do here, exactly?

>>3287562
>A & B.
Excited Maple is adorable.

>>3287562
>D. Go play back-up dancer to your mom.

>>3287606
support

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>>3287606
After we get answers, supporting.

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>>3287562
>A.
And
>>3287606

https://youtu.be/Pavv_E2Uss8

>>3287606
DIS!

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The BIG question: Will Gohan join in?

>>3287706
Yes. Let's have Gohan join too!

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>>3287562
As mom keeps dancing behind you, you ask the cat man, “What were you doing for Hirudegarn?”

“Mrrroooowww... last time I work for her. Dumb, dumb-” You lean over the cat, squinting at it. “...Ah. Ah. W-well... I’m what you’d call someone who specializes in the raising of the more... vile life forms. Evil ones. Ol’ grumpy princess contracted me to try and lure the great one out... ooohhhh, why’d I agree to this...”

“Okay but... how?” Pantea asks him. “What exactly are you doing?”

“Eh, just a bit of aquma, some applicators, aaaaand a nice little bit of freshly harvested soul from the depths of Hell. One of the nastiest ones, that still have some evil in there.” Everyone takes a step back when he says that. “What? You wanna lure out a Demon God you don’t use a bar of chocolate, dumb dumb! DUMB DUMB! Nyah!”

“Okay, so is that what Towa’s trying to do? Capture Hirudegarn herself by luring it out in the open?” you ask next, noticing mom still dancing behind you. Heh. Mooom.

“Princess paid me quite well for my work, yes yes. Mhh... only had one forest left, too. Now I won’t get the bonus...” He hangs his head. “I wanna go hooooome...”

Mom keeps dancing and pumping her fists into the air. “Haha, you’re gonna need something better than that if you wanna head home, Mr... Mr... um...”

“Chocolay. Ohhhh, this is not my day, so not my day...”

“Chocolay! Weeell, sorry, but your ticket home’s been declines! Hahaha! Woo! Woohoo!” As mom reaches the unconscious Churai, you look over to your brother. The two of you shrug, and figure, if she’s gonna keep this up, might as well. If she’s gonna act like a dork, you’ve got your chance to. Both of you dance with her, following her as she does. Pantea giggles as she sees the two of you join her, Yamcha adding in a chuckle of his own.

Tapion lets out a nervous laugh, but then looks back to the cat man. “If what you say is true, that means she may know more than we do on its location...”

Mom stops dancing, snapping her fingers, you and Gohan doing the same. She then rubs her chin. “If Chocolay was setting traps in forests... what was the one you didn’t get to?”

“Fukurou.” he meows out.

“The ninja stronghold is there! We should head there and give Yurin a warning!” Gohan declares.

>A. All right, let’s head there now! I’m fired up and ready to go!
>B. Better idea, we have her gather her group to one of the forests we know he’s trapped, somewhere where it won’t make a lot of damage
>C. Chocolay, only way back now is with Beelzebub’s permission. You think you can accept that?
>D. Might be what Towa wants, though. Are we really ready to face this?
>E. Something else?

>>3287777
Ask more about...

> aaaaand a nice little bit of freshly harvested soul from the depths of Hell. One of the nastiest ones, that still have some evil in there.”

Those could be dangerous to leave around. Don't want any bad spirits around.

>D. Might be what Towa wants, though. Are we really ready to face this?
>E. We need to keep Churai under heavy lock and key. Maybe we can get Puar to copy her appearance and trick Towa that way?

Gotta pass out for work, had fun Kato!

Good luck anons.

>>3287810
Glad to hear, Sword.

>>3287777
somewhere where it won’t make a lot of damage
>C. Chocolay, only way back now is with Beelzebub’s permission. You think you can accept that?
>E. Find out where the other baited places are, we have our own plans to catch the monster.

>>3287777
>B. Better idea, we have her gather her group to one of the forests we know he’s trapped, somewhere where it won’t make a lot of damage
>D. Might be what Towa wants, though. Are we really ready to face this? Or a back up plan?

>>3287777
Adorable.

Supporting these
>>3287826
>>3287833
Need a game plan.

https://twitter.com/Kimmanko1/status/1099038020626374657
If a fused person got a tattoo, what would happen to it?

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>>3287777
You raise your hands. “Hoooold on Gohan. We can’t just jump into this, that might be what Towa wants. We’ve got a lead now. Let’s think this through. A better idea might be to have her group go to one of the forests he’s trapped, and have this work out on our terms. Making sure it’s away from a populated area, where it won’t cause a lot of damage.”

He rubs the back of his neck. “Y-yeah, but still, we should let them know.”

“Soon.” mom tells him. “But first, we need a plan.”

“Like a list of all the forests that have been trapped.” you comment. “How about it? Wanna help us out with that?”

“Ohhhh... do I have tooooo?”

You squint at him. That’s how it’ll be, huh? “Chocolay, your only trip back home now is with Prince Beelzebub’s permission. Helping us clean up this mess will probably make him more receptive to such a thing. You able to accept that?” you ask the cat man. Well... cat man demon? Demon cat? Whatever he is.

“Mmmmrrroowwh. Fiiiine...” He hangs his head in defeat.

“That reminds me.” mom adds, getting out a little jar. “Yamcha, over here. Oh, and Tapion, watch closely.” The pointy-eared alien tilts his head as Yamcha removes the top, mom spreading her legs and charging her Ki. Once she’s ready, she holds her hands forward towards Churai and shouts, “MAFUBA!”

Churai is swept up into a swirling vortex of energy, and then thrust down into the little jar. Yamcha seals it up, then hands it over to mom. “There we go. One Churai, sealed for good.”

“Hmm... your technique, it seems somewhat like the one Kami used on Hirudegarn.” Tapion comments.

“Probably wouldn’t be as effective, given what we’ve seen it do. But it’s saved us a couple times.” Mom winces. “Agh. Damn... she’s stronger than she looks.”

“Hm. So it takes some of your strength to be able to seal something away.” Tapion guesses, correctly.

“And again, given what we’ve seen Hirudegarn do, it might just vanish out of it. Big problem there.”

You step forward. “So, are we all really ready to face this? We have a game plan, and if that goes south, a backup plan?”

Gohan cracks his knuckles. “Izzy and I went over this a short while back. We get Prince Beelzebub in here and he’ll show us what we need to do to stop this thing once and for all.”

>DRAGON BALL TUFFLE QUEST KAI #11... Paused.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I'll try to answer them as best I can

All right folks, that's all for tonight. We’ll continue tomorrow starting ~4:30 pm PST. I’ll be around for a bit for some questions if y’all have any. Did y’all have fun?

Also, quick vote: continue with the Hirudegarn plan, or have a little something with Izumi?

>>3288050
Thanks for running.

>continue with the Hirudegarn plan, or have a little something with Izumi?

I guess it depends on what you have in mind for Izzy. If it's her perspective on the coming plan I'd be down, but if it's a one off while this is going on I'd rather continue with the plan.

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>>3288050
>Yamcha removes the top, mom spreading her legs

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>>3288050
Today was really satisfying! I enjoyed the dancing as well.

I agree with >>3288058, look before you leap and all.

>>3288058
>>3288073
Glad to hear! Thanks for playing!

Following up on a couple things asked at the end of last thread, we'd start off with Izumi at Baba's for something leading into this plan, and then continue into it directly.

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>>3288079
Very well, prepwork sounds good.

Hey, today I learned you can cook pancakes in a pressure cooker!

>>3288050
Great times were had Kato. Glad we finally got Churai.

>>3288079
I'd be fine with that. A switch over to Izzy sounds good.

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>>3288092
How big does Maple like her pancakes anyhow?

I just had a thought, the Mafuba doesn't stop someone from aging. Is the same true for hunger?

>>3288128
No one has starved to death yet at least.

What I'm wondering is how much power Maple has lost so far from sealing things left and right.

>>3288236
>No one has starved to death yet at least.
Weird that Broly could end up like a Tamagotchi.

>What I'm wondering is how much power Maple has lost so far from sealing things left and right.
King Kai has a retirement home of sorts.

Actually weather were losing max ki, or health or stamina from using it isn't clear to me at all, can we get a breakdown here?

>>3288241
>King Kai has a retirement home of sorts.

...What?

>>3288258
>...What?
No need to worry, the end is only a new beginning!

>>3288050
Would the paradise plant help replenishing Maple's usage of life force energy to put years back on her life?

>>3288092
Those look amazing, are they any good?

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>>3288813
https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/2000113-dragon-ball-general/74888696

>>3288852
Haven't had one, need a rice cooker with a pressure cooker lid. Look amazing, right?

>>3288128
>the Mafuba doesn't stop someone from aging. Is the same true for hunger?
>>3289297
>Haven't had one, need a rice cooker with a pressure cooker lid.
GUYS, I think I just found a solution to a problem I just found!

>>3288079
I am hunky dory with starting on Izumi.

Still need work on that hakkero idea that anon is wanting to work on too.

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>>3289549
Still not the Day of the Dead maintenance period of the Hakkero yet.

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>>3288092
>>3288095
>>3289549
All righty, we'll be starting with Izumi tonight then!

>>3288236
>>3288241
>>3288258
>>3288813
Though Broly was the most taxing thing for her to seal so far, the Mafuba does not operate that way.

>>3289612
We'll see.

Anyway, sorry for that delay! We are back!

>>3288050
“So, do you think you can do it?” you ask Baba.

“Hmm... perhaps.” She strokes her wrinkled chin contemplatively. “I would need to talk with Yemma, and get permission from South Kai... but I may be able to do this.”

“Perfect!” You clap your hands together and smile sweetly.

“However,” Baba warns. “Is this what you think he would want?”

Bashfully, you admit, “I... just think he’d appreciate the chance. Sure, we’re planning on using Namek’s Dragon Balls when this is all over, but... he’s gone through so much already. If he gets even one chance to speak with his brother again, directly, I think it’d be good for him. I mean... I’d still have to ask HIM directly, but... you know...”

“Hmm.” Baba crosses her arms behind her back. “I may be able to arrange something, if you would prefer to keep it a surprise to Tapion.”

As you think that over, a pale figure pokes her head out from the doorway. She then waves her hand enthusiastically at you. Oh hey, the ghost girl from the Tournament. Baba looks back, waving her finger, causing the girl to stop and head back in... and then poke her head through the wall instead.

>A. Actually, Baba, are they able to talk?
>B. Wave back, but keep the focus on this
>C. Could... could I ask for a fortune, Great Auntie Baba?
>D. Something else?

>>3288813
Doesn't Roshi use that plant, and didn't he still die trying to do it against Piccolo? Though, he was doing it constantly in the ToP, so you're probably on to something there.

>>3290697
So, what are we dishing out for this? EE and all.

>>3290697
>B.
>A.
>C.
>D. "Auntie Baba, I challenge your gauntlet fighters and champion for a free fortune."

If we take'em all at once can we get two?

>>3290710
Sword, that Ghost can possess us and make us jump into the water, or worse. Her alone would be tricky for us, and you want four other ordeals on top of that? I'm going to have to veto this write-in.

>>3290697
>B. Wave back, but keep the focus on this

>>3290697
>B. Wave back, but keep the focus on this

>>3290722
support

>>3290740
No, sorry.

>>3290743
no I support your veto.

>>3290749
Okay then. Actually, I don't know how Izumi would stack up to them individually, are we just assuming they would be the same strength or lesser? That wolfgirl Was meleeing with Peppa.

>>3290697
>B.
>D.
Ask Baba of she's had any luck finding Hirudegarn, and maybe offer help looking if possible. Maybe more like, looking ahead into the future, of we're fighting it directly at all.

>>3290845
support

>>3290845
We don't have any scrying or fortune telling abilities in our skills.

>>3290862
I mean more lateral thinking, not direct searching or scrying from Izumi. Not just looking for Hirudegarn, but maybe looking for something related to Hirudegarn that could give a lead. Help her brainstorm.

>>3290888
Empty towns where its absorbed people for power for starters. Any places heavy with negative energy where it could naturally siphon power from.

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>>3290697
You wave back at her, grinning, but then focus back on the task at hand. As much as you’d like to catch up, there’s still more you need to do here. “That’d be up to you, I guess. I don’t want to speak for him on this. And we still have to deal with Hirudegarn.”

“Indeed.” Baba chuckles a little. “You rather do care for the boy, don’t you?”

A soft blush appears on your face. “It’s... I mean, I do, but my feelings aside, I’d still want to help him with something like this.”

“It’s good to see Acer and Chi-chi raised you up right.” Baba looks around, tilting her hat up a bit in the morning light. “Though... seems they are still back home.”

“Apparently dad got contacted by someone wanting to learn from him, so he’s really excited about that.” you reply with a shrug. Yeah, still- ...wait, what does she mean by “still?” “...Wait, you know who it is, don’t you?”

Baba grins wide. “Sharp as your father too. Ah, but to learn more would cost you more than a few Zenni... but I am sure you’ll hear all about it from him soon enough.”

...Cuuuurious. You tap your chin. “So... you’ve been able to find that out, but not Hirudegarn?”

“Much like tracking the Yurin’s ninja group, looking into that seems to have been intentionally obscured. I have my suspicions on it, though. Especially if Hoi truly was working with Towa...”

(cont.)

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>>3291197
https://youtu.be/aqMWrkp4f6Y

That gets you thinking. “...Great Auntie Baba, maybe there’s something we’ve all been overlooking here. However Hoi was obscuring his true intentions... there still could have been signs of what he, and the ninja, were up to while they were hunting the Dragon Balls, right?”

“What do you mean?”

“Well, the Dragon Ball Gohan and Peppa got was in a dinosaur’s tooth, right?” you ask. Baba raises an eyebrow. “So asking not to find the ninja, but the Dragon Ball instead, maybe that could’ve given a hint to who was trying to get it.” You start pacing around, thinking up a mental map of the Earth in your head. “Maybe you could try looking into the future, to see if we’re fighting the thing... or maybe any towns that have had mysterious sightings or-” ...Of course. OF COURSE! You snap your fingers as you recall what Beelzebub told you. “Places where there are stronger concentrations of negative energy! Beelzebub told us it feeds off the power of darkness to recover. Baba, where are some places of strong negative energy?”

She blinks, silent for a moment. She then starts to laugh. “In all my years... that is a great deduction, Izumi!” She hops off her Crystal Ball. “Fukuroku Forest could be one of them... ah, but there are others. Mount Five Element, the Land of Ice, Devil’s Hand, the ruins of Nemuria, the Forest of Terror... hmm...” She tilts her hat up slightly. “...This island is- ah, of course. That is where Majin Ozotto held his Tournament. Still with a slight taint of energy.”

>A. Let’s start crossing out some locations where it could be hiding, and then search the remaining ones
>B. There have to be more, more we’re not really planning for...
>C. ...Forest of Terror?
>D. Wait, if the Land of Ice is a target... could Hirudegarn absorb Darkness himself?
>E. Something else?

>>3291209
>D

>>3291209
>D. Wait, if the Land of Ice is a target... could Hirudegarn absorb Darkness himself?

>>3291209
>D & A.

>>3291209
>D. Wait, if the Land of Ice is a target... could Hirudegarn absorb Darkness himself?

>>3291209
>>A. Let’s start crossing out some locations where it could be hiding, and then search the remaining ones
>D. Wait, if the Land of Ice is a target... could Hirudegarn absorb Darkness himself?

Does Baba know what Darkness is? I thought Korin was the one to tell us about him.

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Rolled 18, 8, 5 = 31 (3d20)

Okay, so, mind rolling me 1d20, best of three? DC is 14.

>>3291301
It's been a long time, I'm sure it's been mentioned.

Rolled 9 (1d20)

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Rolled 8 (1d20)

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Rolled 9 (1d20)

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Rolled 15 (1d20)

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The effect of dark magic seems to have a gravitational pull, does negative energy have its own pull for demons, majins, phantom majins, devils and other negative energy beings?

>>3291318
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>>3291321
Well, nice try. Writing...

Fug.

Hopefully that 18 is picking up our slack

>>3291326
Oof. So close...

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>>3291312
Why would it have been mentioned? Is Darkness relevant to Baba's operation at all, or even conversation over tea?

>>3291326
Looks like someone was weighed down by gravity.

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>>3291344
Sorry.

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>>3291390
I wonder what the supreme kai's up to anyhow?

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>>3291209
“Okay, let’s start crossing out some of the locations and search from there. Like maybe... hrmn...” Well... what locations CAN you cross out? “Fukuroku Forest, we can cross that off the list, right?”

“Indeed.” Baba affirms

“Okay, and what else...? Hmm... you don’t think they’d go to that island, right? Wait... wait, if the Land of Ice is a target...” Oh no. “Could... Hirudegarn absorb Darkness, the being that resides there, himself?”

Baba’s face seems to go even more pale. “It... could. Oh no.”

https://youtu.be/3RgR_zAsKUg

You look down into the Crystal Ball with Baba. Damn it. There’s a scene of a white and blue icy wasteland, with little in the way of life around it. The two of you focus on it intensely for a few minutes. “...I’m not seeing anything.”

Baba squints, tilting her head, her hands forward as she focuses. “It... does not seem like anyone has made a trip to- ...wait. Wait there!” She waves her fingers, the image in the sphere focusing in on a figure moving through the snowy ground. Someone in the appropriate gear for such a trip, for sure, but... who could it be? “...From the direction they’re headed, they seem to be heading away from Darkness’ maze.”

You scratch your head. “Can you like... find out who it is? Wait, no, we need to make sure Darkness himself is okay first.”

She waves her fingers again. All you get is... snow and ice. A bit of a blizzard going through the area. But nothing. Nothing other than that man. “...I would suspect that Darkness does not wish to be disturbed, but... this is unlike him to not show up at all. I can contact Korin, but...”

You bite your thumb. This isn’t a lot to go on, but... if this is, you’ve got a chance to find the one who’s been hauling Hirudegarn around. You’re about to say something when you hear Maple contact you, filling you in on Churai and a cat demon named Chocolay being captured... and there being a plan to finally lure Hirudegarn out and stop it once and for all. She does mention that the cat demon’s been putting traps in various forests, too... agh. Decisions.

>A. Ask Maple if she can get you to Korin’s or Darkness directly, you’re worried
>B. Baba, what was the other forest you mentioned? Might you have a lead there?
>C. Wait, think of this logically. Could that really be a ninja? Wouldn’t he be trying to hide? Or were you actually successful at overcoming this... thing he does to hide Hirudegarn?
>D. Something else?

>>3291507
Could be one of our allies seeking to drink the Ultra Divine Water to even the odds. Who else hasn't taken it? Kuriza (wouldn't be bothered though by the cold) Ginyu Force, Mark?

Did Vegeta and Nappa ever go back?

We could just ask Tripitaka too. Her Far Seeing abilities could help.

>>3291507
>B. Baba, what was the other forest you mentioned? Might you have a lead there?
>D. Could Darkness being unreachable be a part of him hiding from Hirudegarn?
In any case, either Darkness is safe or is already gone, so fretting about it right now won't do much good.

>>3291548
Kuriza, the Ginyu Force, Mark, Tapion, Yurin and her group, and Izumi (as well as Baozi and Daikon) have not attempted it yet.

Vegeta and Nappa still have been unable to get it.

>>3291507
>>3291584
Supporting.

>>3291507
Supporting >>3291584

>>3291584
supporting

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>>3291507
You take a moment to breathe and think this over. So... one of two things. Either Darkness is fine, and you’re worrying about nothing, or it’s already happened, and you can’t really do much about this right now. Or... “Could Darkness be unreachable because he’s trying to hide from Hirudegarn too?” you ask Baba.

“Perhaps... mmh. I will have Korin check, just in case.” she replies, still studying the figure.

You pace around again, thinking aloud, “Aunt Maple mentioned that the pair they captured were in a forest, setting things up for Hirudegarn... wait. Wait, Baba, what was that other forest you mentioned? Maybe there’s a lead there?”

“The Forest of Terror. My brother knows quite a bit about it, he has his supply of Paradise Herb, and-” Baba stops herself, then focuses back on her crystal ball. “...Mmhh. As I suspected.”

“What? What’s wrong?”

“It has been tampered with.” she replies. You look over to the ball yourself, and see... a thorny and eerie place, with trees that just look... off, and an unsettling mist spread throughout the air. Worse, shadowy figures seem to lurk around through there.

“It looks... awful.” you comment.

“Normally these things are but mere illusions. But something has corrupted the place, and...” A much larger figure can be seen in the distance. One... you’re all too familiar with now. “...And it would appear that this is a premonition. Hirudegarn will be here. Soon.”

>A. How can we prepare for this?
>B. Will Hirudegarn be an even bigger threat here?
>C. What kind of corruption is here? Could there be a way to stop it?
>D. ...Paradise Herb?
>E. Something else?

>>3291825
>B
>D
Have we found Roshi's Secret Stash?

>>3291825
>>3291852
Supporting.

>>3291825
>A. How can we prepare for this?
>B. Will Hirudegarn be an even bigger threat here?
>C. What kind of corruption is here? Could there be a way to stop it?

All pretty relevant information

>>3291852
Seconded.

Plus send a message to Maple about the forest being targeted soon, no sense wasting any time there.

>>3291825
>>3291875
>>3291879
Seconded aaand

Could someone have used Aquma on the plants?

>>3291825
Supporting these
>>3291875
>>3291879
Especially the part about telling Maple.

Do have to wonder, is it a good idea trying to confront Hirudegarn there? Don't want it to get any stronger, but I worry about this being a problem.

>>3291919
>Don't want it to get any stronger, but I worry about this being a problem.
A fair worry, but letting it do what they want makes it stronger anyway so waiting for another scenario is still a losing proposition. If we could even find it again.

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>>3291825
“Mmhh... will Hirudegarn be an even bigger threat down there? Like... I can’t be the only one who thinks facing the Phantom Majin, Demon God incarnate, etc. in a place called the Forest of Terror is raising a few red flags, right?” Because it is. It is raising a lot of them.

Baba crosses her arms, frowning. “It doubtlessly will, though worse would be to let it gain power from that forest. Still, I fear that the monster may influence the illusions that the forest creates. Worse still, this corruption... it seems recent. It thankfully has been contained in here, but I fear what it could do if left unchecked. Especially if it spreads to the plants...”

“You mentioned a... ‘Paradise Herb’ before.” You squint at her accusingly. “Is grandpa hiding something from us?”

“Eh, keeps his old bones in shape. Helps him stay healthy after his phoenix died of food poisoning.” she responds with a shrug... then gulps as her eyes go wide. “...Oh. Bother. The corruption could get to that herb.”

“That’d be bad because...?”

“It would rot the herb away and spread its restorative abilities through the air. And if this is Aquma-based... it would only give that to demons.” Baba groans loudly. “And now half of Hirudegarn is headed RIGHT down there...”

Oh that is bad. “It’d be like that mist stuff? What else is this corruption doing? Can we do anything to stop it? How do we prepare for all this?”

“Hrmh... I have some ideas. But Izumi, I need your help with this. I can show you how to cast out some of the illusions the Forest of Terror creates. I need you to pay attention to everything I am about to show you. You understand?”

>A. Absolutely, let’s do this!
>B. Let’s get aunt Maple in here too, two of us knowing this would be better than one
>C. Couldn’t someone else learn it better?
>D. How much do I have to learn, and how much time do we have?
>E. Something else?

Spent way more time than I'd have liked trying to make this sound natural, still not happy with it, sorry if it's a bit of a mess.

>>3292160
>A. Absolutely, let’s do this!
>B. Let’s get aunt Maple in here too, two of us knowing this would be better than one

>>3292160
>A. Absolutely, let’s do this!
>B. Let’s get aunt Maple in here too, two of us knowing this would be better than one

>>3292160
>A. Absolutely, let’s do this!
>E. Get Giru for this, his machine eye could be useful.

>>3292160
>A. Absolutely, let’s do this!
>B. Let’s get aunt Maple in here too, two of us knowing this would be better than one

>>3292160
>I can show you how to cast out some of the illusions the Forest of Terror creates.
We can just use our light reflective barrier?

>>3292160
It's fine Kato, we did kinda pick every option again, and added write-ins on top of that. Sorry about that.

>A & B.

>>3292223
Interesting angle, let's check on that too. Or rather, see if what we know to do with our barrier interacts with what Baba teaches us.

>>3292252
It would be different if the forest makes us delusional. Illusions are a bit different from delusions.

>>3292261
I dunno, elemental magic might have metaphysical properties. It hasn't come up, but you never know.

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>>3292265
Right, also ki. What if a barrier could keep bad ki or corruptive miasma out?

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Rolled 10, 19, 5 = 34 (3d20)

>>3292229
Thanks anon. And it's fine.

Okay! Roll me 3d20, best of three! DC is 14 for all!

Rolled 2, 1, 2 = 5 (3d20)

>>3292277

Rolled 1, 10, 13 = 24 (3d20)

>>3292277

>>3292281
https://youtu.be/-Rmyq0ET2Mg

Rolled 3, 2, 10 = 15 (3d20)

>>3292277
Pfffft... HAHAHHAHAHAHAHA!

>>3292282
>>3292287
Ya'll ain't better

We should bring Giru along.
https://youtu.be/sR4-dJ8sra4

Rolled 15, 1, 7 = 23 (3d20)

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>>3292281
>>3292282
>>3292287
...
FUG

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Wonder if we could make an air freshener/purifier with sacred water?

Rolled 1, 3, 17 = 21 (3d20)

>>3292281
>>3292282
>>3292287
That's... not ideal. Good... thing you brought Maple along?

>>3292300
Well, almost...

Writing...

>>3292312
I guess this is why we got all those 20s earlier.

How bad could the forest be? It's not like we're gonna go crazy!

>>3292326
Maybe Baba was like " resist these dark illusions" and then we went nuts an passed out for 15 minutes.

>>3292339
WHY? We're not crazy~ YOU'RE CRAZY! Especially you, SWORD!

>>3292340
However it goes, the "less power but good with technique" Izzy is going to be embarrassed as all hell.

>>3292375
Or she just didn't have enough resolve to forge onward. That's a power in itself that she may lack.

>>3292386
Hmm. Well I'm curious how this plays out, regardless. Hopefully our long term plans aren't much effected by dropping the ball here.

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>>3292160
“Absolutely! ...But first, lemme do something.” You contact your aunt and explain what’s going on. The teleports in shortly afterward, and the two of you smirk and nod at Baba. “Two heads are better than one, no? Let’s do this!”

“Ah, that is fair. Follow me.” Baba instructs.

Maple takes a moment to catch up your mom and dad on the situation as she walks with you, then makes a surprised look. “...Huh. Well, that’s a surprise.”

“Hmm?” you look over to her... hah, you really are as tall as her now! Just like how you’re as tall as dad.

“Oh, brobro just told me who his new student is. Just hope the boy has his heart in the right place for this.” your aunt responds. “Your dad does seem pretty happy he’s finally got someone though.”

“Ah, cool.” She isn’t saying who it is. Probably on purpose.

Baba leads the two of you to a dark room, then tells both of you to sit down. “I will give you both some trials to practice this on. Listen carefully with what I am about to tell you, as it is vital that you master this to the best of your ability. Time is of the essence.” Baba claps her hands together, and around the two of you swirl strange forms of spectral light, coalescing into humanoid shapes... one of them appearing to be someone who looks like a tall blue alien with large ears in a blue jumpsuit and red jacket, and the other... that’s your mom. That’s your mom and she doesn’t look happy. You feel a shiver jolt down your spine. “These are simple illusions, much like the ones the Forest of Terror might conjure on its own. Izumi, Maple, I ask that you both relax yourselves, lower your guards, and focus on the flaws I have presented in them.”

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>>3292655
“...Flaws?” you repeat.

“Oh!” Maple remarks. “Oh I see now! Ah, the real Ledgic looked a bit different.” Your aunt sits down, meditating.

You try to do the same, but as you look up... you don’t really get what she means. You don’t really SENSE anything there, but you see her there nonetheless. And... it just looks like mom. Like mom... disappointed in you. Mad at you. Agh, what flaws? This is just about a perfect copy of mom when she’s like this, how are you supposed to dispel the illusion like this?

Maple however seems to be able to do this perfectly... and you sense an odd calmness around her. “Good, good, Maple! Ah, you’ve almost got it.”

You notice the other illusion start to lose focus, getting more blurry, hazy... and finally disappear completely. “So, this forest... it uses something similar to that? Reflecting some kind of anxieties one’s feeling”

“Normally, yes. It is not so much reading minds as it is holding a mirror to your thoughts. You will need to master this first, though, to be able to discern the imperfections of that’s out there.” Both of them look over to you, still staring at the illusion of your mom. They’re quiet, trying to let you do this on your own... and your frustration starts to build.

“I... I’m sorry, what am I supposed to be doing here? I don’t really get how it’s reflecting my mind or whatever.”

“...Hmm. Maple, head out for a bit, I’ll be able to tell you the next step there. Allow me to help her first.” Baba requests.

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>>3292666
https://youtu.be/xIyy3IxP044

You spend several more minutes trying to figure out what she’s talking about, but each time it just... doesn’t click for you. What’s wrong? Why can’t you get this? Why’s it still there, like this? You clench your fists, Baba giving you some time alone to try and figure this out, off to teach Maple. Several more minutes pass. Nothing. Your frustration builds enough that you... start to get bored. You briefly let out the barrier technique Tapion taught you, applying a bit of Light magic to it. This’ll work, right?

It... does! The illusion of mom disappears! You turn the barrier off... and as you turn around, you see her again, surprising you so much that you fall back. Okay, plan B! You bring your hands to your face, and boosting it with Light Magic, call out, “SOLAR FLARE!” It disappears again! Hah, perfect! You didn’t need to- GYAH!

“I expected better.” your mom’s voice, echo-y and angry, tells you from behind. “You can do better.”

“I’m trying!”

“You’re not trying hard enough.” mom tells you bluntly in a tone you’re all too afraid of.

“I’M TRYING!” You close your eyes, clenching your teeth. Damn it, what are you doing wrong?! Izumi, you have to do this! You have to! You-

“Izumi...”

That voice. “T-Tapion?” You look up... and you nearly scream.

“Why...?” he calls out to you as you see his body start to evaporate. No, no no no please!

“TAPION!”

Attempting to reach for him, you stumble through the illusion. You... failed. Maple places her hand on your shoulder. “Hey, hey, it’s okay, it was just-”

“I don’t get it. Why’d it disappear so easily for you?” you ask her, your voice shaky and weak. “I... I can understand what it is, but, it just doesn’t vanish. Baba, why do I need to do this? I could block them out with magic just fine, but-”

“You’re trying to run before you can walk.” she responds. “It isn’t merely that you can see it, but that it is a mirror held up to your mind, allowing your fears to be reflected in it. The more you feed it, the more it grows in power. And it is not merely you alone that will see them. As you saw with Maple’s illusion.” Baba sighs. “I must apologize, I am pushing you too hard on this...”

“Izumi, we don’t have a lot of time left. I’ve managed it, so you don’t-”

“No.” you tell her defiantly. You stand up and look your aunt in the eyes. “One more try.”

>DRAGON BALL TUFFLE QUEST KAI #11... Paused.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I'll try to answer them as best I can

All right folks, that's all for tonight. We’ll continue tomorrow starting ~5:30 pm PST. I’ll be around for a bit for some questions if y’all have any. Did y’all have fun?

Furthermore, while we’re at it, roll me 2d20, best of three. DC is 13 for both.

Rolled 15, 3 = 18 (2d20)

>>3292671
Thanks for running

Rolled 15, 12 = 27 (2d20)

>>3292671
You can do it, Izzy!

Rolled 8, 16 = 24 (2d20)

>>3292671