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>>4932572

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>>4932572
>Wake Matilda up to talk for a bit. You need to wake one of them up for an escape route.

>>4932572
>>Sneak out of this situation and make breakfast for everyone.
Starting the day rght

>>4932572
>>Sneak out of this situation and make breakfast for everyone.

>>4932572
>Wake Matilda up to talk for a bit. You need to wake one of them up for an escape route.

>>4932572
>Sneak out of this situation and make breakfast for everyone.
>Write In.
Enjoy the moment a bit longer before

>>4932572
>Sneak out of this situation and make breakfast for everyone.

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These two look so comfortable sleeping… As the man once known as King Comfy, you don’t want to disturb them from such pleasures, but as a great leader you have to make difficult decisions every now and then to watch over the future of your people – you must relinquish your position as a pillow, and sneak out of this predicament to make breakfast. Before getting into action, you stare at the girls’ faces one last time resting on you, Matilda looks relaxed in a way you’ve never seen before, and Wilma looks like she’s finally getting some good rest after a long time.

You feel like a monster for doing this, but you managed to escape the bed without disturbing them… Time to make breakfast with your absurdly long hoodie still on. You must do it quietly.

As you take some stuff out of the fridge, you realize someone leaning on the closest window you are in front of with a sign on it that reads: “Get out, we need to talk.” That person being (probably) Esperanza. You thought she never wanted to see you again, but she’s outside, yet the problem is…

Should you even bother?

What do you do?

>Go outside and talk to Esperanza (?).
>Wake up the girls and tell them what’s going on.
>Ignore her. You said you’re making breakfast.
>Write In.

>>4932645
>>Go outside and talk to Esperanza (?).

>>4932645
>Go outside and talk to Esperanza (?).

>>4932645
>>Go outside and talk to Esperanza (?).

>>4932645
>Go outside and talk to Esperanza (?).
How disgusting

>>4932645
>Go outside and talk to Esperanza (?).

>>4932645
>Go outside and talk to Esperanza
Is there a paper bag around here somewhere? We don't want to be called ugly again.

>>4932688
This. Go and find that paper bag.

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This isn’t going to be fun, but if you ignore her, perhaps she’s going to be more of a bother later on, and you already have enough on your plate to deal with. Philonune advises you to be careful once again before moving on. You leave the stuff on the tiny kitchen counter, and quietly go outside…

“Oh rats, he actually came out…” Esperanza (?) looks away, disgusted. “Not even the dumb faces dissuade him.”

“Is that the same reason you refused to knock on the door?” Her entity is not happy with their host’s efforts.

“Hey there. How can I help you?” You softly speak to not wake up anyone.

“First, could you wear this?” Esperanza (?) hands you a paper bag.

“It’s fine, I have my own.” You take out your paper bag from your pocket and put it on your face. You stole it back from Chio during dinner yesterday.

“You’re an accommodating guy, huh?” Esperanza is finally looking at your general direction without issues. “All of the sudden, I kinda feel bad.”

“Then apologize.” Her entity doesn’t like her wishy-washy attitude.

“But it ain’t my fault! You’re the one who wanted to check on him.” Esperanza (?) refuses to be nice as she hides behind the floating cloak. If her entity had eyes, he would be rolling them.

“Too late to be worrying about my self-esteem. What do you guys need?” You wonder.

“Apologies, she’s not used to dealing with other human beings, and I’m not used to your customs either.” Her entity tries to be as cordial as possible. “I implore you to keep this conversation going with her this time. She’ll be the one asking the questions. She needs exercise.”

“If you say so.” You shrug. She says you’re accommodating, might as well keep the charade. “What’s up?”

“You’re the only one in this entire realm with an entity.” Esperanza (?) reveals in shocking fashion. She never found San Wich then, huh?

“Oh.” You don’t know what to say.

“Huh? Maybe you’re one of those people who call them differently… You’re the only one with an enigma!”

“Mhm.” You nod.

“An otherworldly being, a demon, a ghost person, a deity, a spectre, a fiend, a daemon, a boogie oogie! We’d need to agree on one name. You get me, don’t you?” Esperanza asks again.

“I got it the first time…” You scratch the back of your paper bag. Who calls them a boogie oogie…?

“Oh.” Esperanza (?) is a klutz. “We came here to listen to your story, oddity. You’re an anomaly within an anomaly. We’ll decide if you’re dangerous or not.”

“We’re not going to judge you or hurt you.” Her entity clarifies.

>>4932731


How do you respond?

>“What if I ask some questions first and then I’ll gladly respond to your queries?” Make a deal.
>“I’m actually trapped in here. Can you help me out?” Explain what happened to you without naming names.
>“Can you be a little nicer to me first?” You don’t want more hostility!
>“Sorry, not interested, I need to make breakfast first.” You have other things to do.
>Write In.

>>4932734
>>“What if I ask some questions first and then I’ll gladly respond to your queries?” Make a deal.

>>4932734
>“What if I ask some questions first and then I’ll gladly respond to your queries?” Make a deal.
>"First things first. You want breakfast? I think I can make a mean omelet."

>>4932734
>“What if I ask some questions first and then I’ll gladly respond to your queries?” Make a deal.

>>4932734
>“What if I ask some questions first and then I’ll gladly respond to your queries?” Make a deal.
>First question: how she likes her eggs? Sunny side up or as an omelette?
>Second one: tea or cocoa?
>Third one: some bacon?
>Getting her inside for a breakfast IS NOT a question.

>>4932744
+1
the food will win the coma bitch over

>>4932740
Seconding

>>4932734
>>“I’m actually trapped in here. Can you help me out?” Explain what happened to you without naming names.

>>4932734

>>4932740
>>4932744
Supporting making her breakfast but DON'T let her inside until after we've felt her out.We don't want her seeing Wilma/San just yet, I think.

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“What if I ask some questions first and then I’ll gladly respond to your queries?” You need to get some information out of her before she randomly decides to puff out of existence again.

“Should I?” Esperanza (?) turns to her entity, who doesn’t want to give her an actual response. “It’s a deal then.” She gets courage out of nowhere to give you the response you’re wishing for.

“First things first. You want breakfast? I think I can make a mean omelet. Or do you prefer your eggs sunny side up?” You need to cook for everyone!

“Eggs…?” Esperanza (?) is dumbfounded by your simple question.

“Second question, tea or cocoa? Third one, want some bacon?” You wiggle your eyebrows.

“I’m good, thanks.” Esperanza (?) rejects your offer incredibly politely. By her standards, anyway.

“Don’t be shy, it’s not going to take me long.” You insist.

“I don’t want to go inside your trailer. I don’t like closed spaces.” The girl bluntly replies.

“That’s fair. Offer still stands if you wanna grab a bite.” You give her a solid thumbs up.

“It’s your turn to answer my questions. What’s your name…?” Esperanza starts from the top.

How do you respond?

>Johnny Ando. Maybe Constance or Giorsal talked about you at some point, so no point in lying.
>Phil Noon. Code names are important to keep your safety!
>Write In.

Which questions do you want to ask probably-Esperanza?

>“Are you Esperanza?”
>“What exactly is this place? Why do you call it a realm? What’s going on?”
>“If I told you that I'm trapped here, would you help me out?”
>“So is this place dangerous or something? What did you learn while you were gone?”
>Write In.

>>4932842
>>Phil Noon. Code names are important to keep your safety!
>“What exactly is this place? Why do you call it a realm? What’s going on?”

>>4932842
>>Johnny Ando. Maybe Constance or Giorsal talked about you at some point, so no point in lying.
>“What exactly is this place? Why do you call it a realm? What’s going on?”

>>4932842
>Write-In
Johnny Ando-Oka

>“What exactly is this place? Why do you call it a realm? What’s going on?”

>>4932842
>Phil Noon. Code names are important to keep your safety!
>“What exactly is this place? Why do you call it a realm? What’s going on?”
Gotta keep that identity a secret for now

>>4932842
>>Phil Noon. Code names are important to keep your safety!
>AND YOU?

>“What exactly is this place? Why do you call it a realm? What’s going on?”

>>4932842
>Phil Noon. Code names are important to keep your safety!
>“What exactly is this place? Why do you call it a realm? What’s going on?”

Do we really want to keep our identity secret? I'm fine with that, but Esperanza is clearly our Mom's friend who's been in a coma. Presumably our mom was involved in getting her a judge-entity too, on the premise of her being healed from whatever put her into a coma.

>>4932842
>Phil Noon. Code names are important to keep your safety!
>“What exactly is this place? Why do you call it a realm? What’s going on?”

>>4932895
We don't know the full story and once we reveal it to her we can't take it back

>>4932902
I can't imagine she holds any ill will towards our mom, I'd wager it's the opposite. You're right though, we don't need to tell her right now.

>>4932910
It's less about her and more about who her entity looks like

>>4932932
I get it. My pet theory on that is that when he ate the Judge entity it took him over from the inside out slowly. That's the only plotline I can think of that fits with everything we know right now.

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“My name is Phil Noon. And you?” You ask back.

“I’m Esperanza. I can’t reveal my last name because I don’t want people to find me.” The mysterious Esperanza announces. Your hunch was right!

“I understand.” You nod. You said your full name, but if you point that out and get picky, you’ll just upset her. “But that gives me the chance to ask another question right away, doesn’t it?”

“A-Are you in some sort of hurry?” Esperanza is surprised by your train of logic .

“I need to make breakfast soon.” You shrug. “I’m joking, I’m not. But I do need to cook.”

“Haha, you’re kinda funny.” Esperanza enjoys your presence now. That took a lot of work…

“What exactly is this place? Why do you call it a realm? What’s going on?” That’s three questions in a row, but she should be used to it after the breakfast question.

“…” Esperanza takes a pause to digest the extra information your questions carry. “How can I explain...?” Esperanza looks troubled.

“Just say whatever comes to your mind, I’ll ask if I don’t understand something.” You think it’s better if she spills it out instead of overthinking it.

“Even knowing where to start is hard.” Esperanza clutches her head. Her pose relaxes after sighing. “You’re used to calling them Entities? Or Enigmas? Or Deities?”

“I prefer Entities.” You don’t have a preference, but you don’t want to get confused.

“Understood…” Esperanza doesn’t like it. “We’re in an Entity-like world. We call these different worlds “realms” because they’re unidentified. And we don’t know what’s going on, we became aware of this anomaly because it is borrowing and/or drawing energy the same way we do during our gatherings, and we followed its trail. The magnitude it’s doing it is on a scale we’ve never seen before. We’re still investigating, trying to understand it. We might not know the cause, but I’m confident we’ll be able to replicate it.”

“That’s not the point of our mission here.” The entity almost tells Esperanza to focus.

“You’ll have to elaborate a little…” You feel like you’re in trouble.

“What do you want me to explain? I’m keeping my word, I hope you do the same.” Esperanza expected that now it was supposed to be your turn to answer questions. Good thing you mentioned that you wanted clarifications if needed.

How do you respond?

>“If we’re in a different realm, it means there is a way to leave it, right? How do I do that?”
>“What exactly do you want to replicate this for?”
>“What’s an Entity-like world?”
>Write In.

>>4933017
>>“What’s an Entity-like world?”

>>4933017
>“What’s an Entity-like world?”

>>4933017
>“If we’re in a different realm, it means there is a way to leave it, right? How do I do that?”

>>4933017
>>“What’s an Entity-like world?”

>>4933017
>“What’s an Entity-like world?”

>>4933017
>“What’s an Entity-like world?”
>"Would you be okay with breakfast if I brought it out?"

>>4933052
Yeah let's go for this. Matilda might be getting up soon and want to ask questions as well.

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“What’s an Entity-like world?” You think that’s the more worrying point that has been left too vague.

“It’s something Smithele hypothesizes.” Esperanza points at her entity. Did she have a stroke...? “He says it feels similar to the world the entities come from. I’ve never been there, and neither has he.”

“Let me expand on that briefly...” Esperanza’s entity feels the need to interject. “For a while, I was visible to some of the supposed props in here. From my own understanding, that is only possible in a realm where entities primarily exist.”

“You said it like there is more than one.” You’re really getting worried now.

“There are 3 dimensions, human. The world Esperanza is from, the world entities originate from and the Creator’s realm. The last two share the same properties. An irrelevant, but fun fact. Hooray for knowledge.” Smithele doesn’t sound excited… or alive.

“And so does this world?” You wish they could expand on that.

“That’s all I have to say, please proceed in your conversation with Esperanza. She’ll answer your question.” Smiblabla goes back to being quiet.

“Y-Yeah, but the longer we’ve been here, the more people’s ability to discern Cloak Man here has gone away.” Esperanza explains.

“Wait, people saw him…?” You don’t remember Chio catching a glimpse of him.

“We said he’s in a costume, we earned some coin with it. People thought we were doing a show.” Esperanza dismisses it like it’s no big deal as she proudly shows some cents.

“Couldn’t you just hide it in flame form or something?” That makes them invisible, right? You don’t think anyone but Matilda commented about Philonune’s presence at any point. You point at your partner to drive the point.

“What are you talking about…?” Esperanza doesn’t get it all.

“Like him. He’s in flame form. C’mon, buddy. Dance for the lady.” You ask Philonune to put on a show. He doesn’t have legs, how is he supposed to dance? He’s floating energetically at least.

“Your entity is pathetically small, is that what you want to show me?” Esperanza is really clueless. Philonune looks offended, he’s definitely taller than you three combined...

“Ehm, forget it.” You shrug. “Would you be okay with breakfast if I brought it out?”

“Just answer my questions and I’ll let you go to do your thing. I’ll come visit again if you’re still here later.” Esperanza really doesn’t want to eat your food, maybe she thinks it’s as disgusting as your face. “What’s your entity’s name and what’s his ability?”

Uh-oh…

UH-OH.

>>4933120

How do you respond?

>“His name is Philonune and he controls light or something.” You don’t know how to precisely explain it, but that’s the gist of it.
>“His name is Andonune and he turns invisible. It’s pretty dope.” Make your lies consistent.
>“I’ll be honest, I lied to you before, my real name is Johnny Ando, and this is Philonune.” Tell the truth before it gets awkward.
>Write In.

(Last Reply of the day, we continue tomorrow!)

>>4933121
>>“His name is Andonune and he turns invisible. It’s pretty dope.” Make your lies consistent.
I can't not pick this

>>4933121
>“His name is Andojohn and he turns invisible. It’s pretty dope.” Make your lies consistent.

>>4933121
>“His name is Andonune and he turns invisible. It’s pretty dope.” Make your lies consistent.

>>4933126
Or maybe we could go with Jon-Yando. That's more in line with the theme of what we did to Philo's name.

>>4933121
>"His name is Jon-Yando and he turns invisible. It’s pretty dope.” Make your lies consistent.

>>4933121
>“His name is Andonune and he turns invisible. It’s pretty dope.” Make your lies consistent.

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Fun facts: We'd better not piss Esperanza off, she's the one that coma'd someone for complaining at the last judge meeting.

To be fair, the person who got coma'd was threatening to reveal the war after the rules to don't do that had just been announced.

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“His name is Andonune and he turns invisible. It’s pretty dope.” You expertly escape from this alarming situation with ease. Your genius almost frightens you.

“yUP.” Philonune seems confused but agrees with what you said.

“Look.” You turn your hand invisible right in front of Esperanza to prove it, in a way that only she can see it. “Eh? What do you say?”

“Woah, you could’ve turned your face invisible instead of using the paper bag!” Esperanza liked your trick so much she decided to use it to burn you.

“That’s not funny.” You can only take so much before defending yourself… Wait, isn’t this like how Scarlet behaves…? How dangewous. Anyway, it would be way too creepy to do that… Strange thing to say in front of a floating Cloak Man, but oh well.

“Why not?” Esperanza is legitimately confused as she nervously chuckles. “Doesn’t matter, you’re not the cause of this.”

“You thought I was responsible for this?” You realize Esperanza is not trusting you that much.

“Didn’t I tell you that you’re the only one with an enigma?” Esperanza isn’t impressed. “Not that I care, it’s too bad I won’t learn something new about this realm from you. But I never expected to.”

“By the way, how did you find me?” You think that Esperanza used her Judge abilities!

“This camper wasn’t here before.” Esperanza points at it. Wait, that’s it?

“Oh. But why did you assume I was in it?” You didn’t think Esperanza would go that way.

“I didn’t, I just peeked inside and saw you. Like I said, I didn’t see it before when I explored town, so it piqued my interest.” Esperanza makes it sound obvious.

“But the curtains were closed.” You recall closing them…

“Then how did you see my message?” Esperanza blinks quickly.

“I guess there is no point in arguing.” It’s her word against yours.

“I agree.” Esperanza meekly nods. “In fact, I’ll be leaving. I need to continue my research.”

“You sure you don’t want to grab a bite?” You insist for the last time.

“I’m sure.” Esperanza isn’t really interested.

“What about next time?” You want to arrange something in case you’re still trapped.

“I said I’ll visit you again, didn’t I? Do what you want.” Esperanza just doesn’t care about the food. “I need to keep an eye on you. In this realm, you’re under my jurisdiction, Player.”

Unlike last time, Smithele grabs Esperanza by the arms, and they slowly fly away to the distance… That looked stupid. Why didn’t she just disappear?

“Who were they? Were they Judges?” Matilda opens the door to the Camper and asks you out of nowhere.

“Yeah, wait, you saw them both?” You know Matilda was able to see flames, but this is new.

“Indeed. I can even listen to your flame now.” Matilda looks incredibly pleased. You don’t understand why, but you find this odd...

>>4934264


“Well…” You explain who those two are and connect them with what you talked with Matilda earlier.

“Did you ask her how to get out?” Matilda wonders.

“Uhm, no? I don’t think she would’ve told us.” Better to keep your hands close to your chest, if you reveal too much, you might dig yourself into a hole.

“You don’t trust her or are you still feeling her out?” Matilda raises an eyebrow.

“Hard to say either way.” If you never knew a single thing about her before this meeting, it probably means something. You don’t know what. But something. “I’m hungry, I’ll make breakfast.”

After eating breakfast, it’s time to save Oliver, right?

Right…?

What do you do after breakfast?

>Have a chat with Matilda and Wilma, let’s see how they are holding up.
>Go and help Oliver, you asshat.
>Write In.

>>4934268
>>Go and help Oliver, you asshat.

>>4934268
>Go and help Oliver, you asshat.

>>4934268
>>Write In.
Try to determine the location Oliver trespassed, and see if you can talk to them to drop the charges.

>>4934280
They're not pressing charges, proto-Vivienne convinced them not to.

>>4934288
Nice, then lets
>Go and help Oliver, you asshat.

>>4934268
>Go and help Oliver, you asshat.
And fuck, we could have asked if they saw a police bike misplaced somewhere.

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>>4934301
Damn, you're right

>>4934268
>Go and help Oliver, you asshat.
Bro needs aid!

>>4934268
>Go and help Oliver, you asshat.

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With no one’s help (Matilda wanted to cook herself (you didn’t let her, you’ll do it!) and Wilma was sleeping), you made the egg dishes you were eager to create! With everyone seated around the tiny table that hosted some of the food from yesterday’s dinner, it’s time to eat!

“…Phil, can I ask you something?” Wilma politely wants something answered.

“What’s wrong?” You’re concerned.

“Why are you wearing a paper bag…?” Wilma is puzzled by this.

“O-Oh shoot. I forgot. Don’t mind me!” You take it off and place it inside your pocket. That’s embarrassing. Wait, why didn’t Matilda mention it?! She let you cook like this! “Hey Sugar, why didn’t you say something?”

“I thought you looked amusing.” Matilda was entertained.

“Then why don’t you smile if you find it so funny?” You raise an eyebrow in obvious skepticism.

“True joy is felt in the soul.” Matilda touches her heart, mocking you. You glare back.

“…You look much better this way, Phil.” Wilma is a good girl who cares about raising your morale, you appreciate it.

“Aw, thanks.” You pat the good girl’s head. “I wish I had the ability to always look good like you two.”

Wilma turns tomato with your comment, Matilda just shakes her head like saying ‘unbelievable.’ You don’t feel like you did anything wrong. Worth mentioning that you’re all wearing casual clothes, Wilma is using some of the spare clothes Matilda had in here. They look comfortable.

You three had a pleasant meal together, it was delicious. As planned, you make your intentions known to go save Oliver from his predicament, sadly, you’ll have to do it on your own. Matilda raised some good points about not wanting to take Wilma outside because of the obvious dangers, and that she rather not leave Wilma on her own. Which meant you or Matilda had to go fetch him, and you decided well before that you’ll do it, so another solo-op. Nothing dissimilar to what you’re used to.

Oh hey is our classmate Duncan Wilma's son?

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>>4934395

Because you’re worried about the fuel (and totally not the fact that Matilda doesn’t have a freaking license), you decided it’s better to walk to the station. You part ways with the girls and get there without getting lost somehow…

“…I want her face plastered all over town. I need my girl back as soon as possible.” A middle-aged woman is complaining to Officer Kobashi who’s at the front of the station.

“Like I said, madam. You need to wait 24-hours before reporting a person missing.” Kobashi plays dumb.

“Don’t try to pass your indolence as the law, I know my rights. Now do your job.” The woman won’t back down. Now that you give her a good look, she’s the woman in Wilma’s bubble… Her caretaker.

In the corner of your eyes, you see Yareli at her desk working the papers, pretty much ignoring what’s going on.

What do you do?

>Approach Yareli and ignore the situation for now. Recover Oliver, then ask questions.
>Keep watching their discussion unfold.
>“Sheesh, calm down, lady. It’s not like someone went missing!” Make yourself part of the conversation by being an asshole.
>Write In.

>>4934399
>Keep watching their discussion unfold.

>>4934399
>Keep watching their discussion unfold.

>>4934399
>Keep watching their discussion unfold.

>>4934399
>Keep watching their discussion unfold.
Be casual, we are on a stealth op

>>4934399
>>Approach Yareli and ignore the situation for now. Recover Oliver, then ask questions.

>>4934399
She's looking for Wilma isn't she
Already don't like her.
Lets make fun of her.
"Hey old lady, lose a grandchild already?"

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You have decided to take a risky action and that one is doing nothing but observe. You’ll have to act casual and sit on a chair or something and pretend you’re waiting for your turn. Their discussion continues…

“Look. I called the school and they assured me Wilma attended yesterday, so—”

“I’m her mother, I’m her caretaker, she hasn’t come back home since yesterday. I’m telling you to start searching, her life is in danger as we speak.” The woman interrupts Kobashi once again. If your memory serves you right, her name is Ophelia.

“Ma’am, you don’t have the proper documentation for us to start our hunt anyway. You didn’t show me your certificate as her caretaker, or a picture for us to identify her, or anything. Just because I personally know Wilma doesn’t mean we can skip the rules.” Kobashi is playing the clueless working man perfectly. Perhaps, too perfectly…

“The law establishes none of those requirements are necessary upon imminent danger, which she is in.” The evil caretaker is starting to sound irritated.

“You know this bit of the law quite well, Ms. Bruun. Do you lose children often?” Officer Kobashi tries to ease up the tense atmosphere with an insensitive joke that would make Chio proud.

“Are you accusing me of something again, Kobashi?” The supposedly-demented woman starts chuckling. She wipes off Kobashi’s smile just like that. “My lovely daughter Wilma Bruun is missing… Why don’t you do an actual heroic deed for once and find her?” Ophelia takes something out of her pocket and puts it on the table. “The picture you wanted, now move.”

“…” Kobashi picks it up and gives it a good look.

“I’m not leaving until you print out some pamphlets with the smile I swore to protect on them. I’ll do anything to get my little pumpkin back. I’ll help spread them around!” Ophelia’s smile gets more twisted. Wilma’s no pumpkin, she’s a tomato! Tomato!

“What’s all this ruckus?” Another officer shows up, his nose is huge… What the hell?

“Ngh…” Kobashi doesn’t seem pleased with that guy’s presence.

“Oh my, officer Patel! You finally show up! I thought your shift started earlier.” Ophelia seems to be happy to talk to this officer. “I wouldn’t have come out during these hours if I knew you weren’t here.”

“Oh, yeah, huh, yeah, mine starts around this time, yeah. And please, I told you to call me Liam, Ms. Ophelia.” The big nose guy is lying…

Those two seem to have some chemistry. This gives you no good vibes, none! Zero!

What do you do?

>You’ve seen enough, go with Yareli and take Oliver out.
>Continue watching. You need to know what problem you got yourself into.
>Write In.

>>4934560
>Continue watching. You need to know what problem you got yourself into.

>>4934560
>>Continue watching. You need to know what problem you got yourself into.

>>4934560
>Continue watching. You need to know what problem you got yourself into.

>>4934560
>Continue watching. You need to know what problem you got yourself into.

>>4934560
>Continue watching. You need to know what problem you got yourself into.

>>4934560
>Continue watching. You need to know what problem you got yourself into.

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You decide to continue watching, after all, you’re just waiting your turn like a good citizen would.

“What seems to be the problem, Ms. Ophelia?” Officer Big Nose asks the archaic beast.

“This man refuses to lend me a helping hand at my lowest point. My daughter went missing and he’s refusing to come to my aid, citing some kind of bureaucratic nonsense as the reasons to turn me down.” Surprisingly, Ophelia doesn’t play this up as much as you thought she would, she sounds rather convincing just by sounding calm. Maybe you’re watching too many of Nariko’s dramas and your mind is getting warped… “This is my little devil.” Ophelia takes the picture from Kobashi’s hands and shows it to Liam.

“Kobashi, how could you…?” Officer Big Nose is appalled as he takes the picture. “Honestly, this is classic Kobashi, he always finds ways to turn down work to chase schoolgirls around. Ironic, first time he has an excuse to do what he loves and he looks the other way… I guess he’s more lazy than passionate.”

“I implore you to watch what you’re saying, you’re talking about my daughter, Officer.” Even Ophelia found that comment tasteless. Kobashi wisely decides to stay quiet so his coworker can dig himself further. You don’t know how to feel anymore.

“Oh crap, well, whoops…?” Liam chuckles uncomfortably as he takes a sip of his coffee. If you ever think you’re awkward, just try to remember this moment. “Point is, we need to get moving and find this delicious piece of pumpkin before someone else gets a taste of her, am I right?”

“Are you under the influence? What are you saying…?” Ophelia doesn’t know how to react. Woah, this is going places!

“C’mon, Ms. Ophelia, You’re not that naïve, aren’t you?” Officer Big Nose chuckles then realizes Ophelia isn’t getting it. “Do you actually think she’s in real danger? If so, relax. Look, I’m gonna be a lil’ honest with you. This is a peaceful town in the middle of nowhere, everyone here knows nothing bad ever happens. Nobody here is going to kidnap your little devil, and a little devil she is if you get what I’m sayin’. Where do you think she went? She went to have some fun with one of her classmates.” Big Nose pervert wiggles his eyebrows in a way that makes you uncomfortable. “Don’t forget she’s a CotF, ma’am! There is a reason they keep multiplying like bunnies and weighing us down! They aren’t like us, these leeches think they are entitled to do whatever they want, they don’t think, they act, consequences be damned. That’s how they are. I know you tried to educate her, Ms. Ophelia, but it is what it is.”

“Hmph, I’m still concerned, she belongs to me.” Ophelia isn’t interested in that Big Nose Bastard’s opinion.

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>>4934737


“I just wanted you to relax, Ms. Ophelia, and it seems to have worked. Your little devil will be fine, by the evening she’ll be back home, and you’ll have the talk together. I just need some copies of these.” The asshole waves the photo in front of him.

Kobashi snaps the photo out of the other officer’s hands, takes out a match and lights it on fire. Then he pulls a cigarette out of his pocket, and uses the flaming picture to start smoking.

“W-What do you think you are doing?!” Big Nose shouts angrily.

“I needed one after listening to your drivel for so long.” Kobashi stares daggers at the scum.

“You! How dare you?” Ophelia is about to lose it.

“Aren’t you the mother of the century? I’m sure you have another pic and not only the one from her file.” Kobashi says without any remorse as his hand almost catches on fire because the picture burnt quicker than he thought. He managed to keep his cool somehow…

“I’m going to talk with your superior at this instant.” Ophelia wants to walk away but doesn’t know where to go.

“What about your daughter?” Kobashi smirks.

“Gah!” Ophelia wants to strangle Kobashi.

“F-Follow me to the lieutenant’s office!” Big Nose persuades Ophelia to go with him, but she’s just standing there, glaring at Kobashi.

“Could you keep it down?” A tired looking Yareli shouts from her desk…

…

Oh yeah, you were here for another reason.

What do you do?

>Talk to Officer Yareli to bust out Oliver!
>Talk to Officer Kobashi to bust out Oliver!
>Talk to the Big Nose to bust out Oliver…?
>Write In.


(Last Reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow!)

>>4934740
Kobashi is a stone cold motherfucker, best dude.
>Talk to Officer Yareli to bust out Oliver!
>But check with Kobashi about the dude that shouldn't be near schools, and why he knows Ophelia so well to not get his nose pushed in?

>>4934755
Seconding

>>4934740
>Talk to the Big Nose to bust out Oliver…?
Maybe we can distract him so he doesn't help Ophelia?

>>4934801
I don't think he's gonna help Ophelia.

>>4934755
I'll generally support the notion of talking to Yareli to bust Oliver out but also checking in with Kobashi.

I don't particularly care about info on Patel though, but I think our invisibility+Kobashi's knowledge can make some things happen with regards to Wilma and the Orphanage of the Blue. I'd be quite happy to bring him into our 'help Wilma' group, though we may need to keep him from actually seeing her so he has plausible deniability. We should keep in mind that the officer that breaks the Bruun Scandal catches flak from Gordon Sr. himself though.

>>4934740
>Talk to Officer Yareli to bust out Oliver!

>>4934755
+1

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You take Yareli’s intervention as some sort of cue to approach her, she notices you halfway with some sort of excitement… at least you think so, she’s as expressionless as ever.

“Hello there, Mr. Noon. Have you come here to retrieve your friend back?” Officer Yareli doesn’t waste a second and gets straight to the point.

“I am.” You nod. “Were his administrative issues solved?” You hope you didn’t come here for nothing.

“Yes. Would your absurdly long hoodie play a part if that wasn’t the case?” Yareli raises an eyebrow. “You weren’t planning on smuggling him out, were you?”

“No, of course not… But now that you mention it…” You’re getting ideas for later.

“Don’t infringe the law in front of me.” Officer Yareli didn’t like that. You wonder if it’s really important to add the “in front of me” bit…

“I’m just joking.” You think it’s her fault for giving you the idea. “Did you deliver him my message?”

“Yes, I did. He’s waiting inside the cell for you.” Yareli confirms that everything is going swiftly.

“Nice! Why is he in there?” You think Oliver should be waiting outside of it at the very least.

“I mentioned to him that only prisoners get breakfast, and he’s legally still under our custody until he puts a foot out. Which reminds me, I need to give him his meal.” Officer Yareli stands up. “I’ll get the keys as well, I’ll be back in a moment.”

“Before I forget to ask, did you find your bike?” You stop Yareli before she goes.

“Sadly, I have not.” Yareli tilts her head down a smidge, that’s the closest thing to an emotion you’ve seen from her. “If you’ll excuse me.” She walks away.

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>>4935840

With nothing better to do, you turn your head around to the event that was happening earlier. Both Ophelia and Officer Big Nose leave the station together, it seems there is no time to talk to any lieutenant just yet. You approach Kobashi to say hi and ask some questions.

“I didn’t realize you were here!” Kobashi looks happy to see you, despite being the man who stole his bike. “By the way, I think we found your friend, he’s in jail.” He gives you an uncomfortable smile.

“Yeah, I know, I’m here for him.” You nod. The officer relaxes quite a bit.

“Sorry I didn’t tell you earlier, but I got my hands full.” Kobashi apologizes.

“I saw it.” You appreciate the thought.

“Well, it’s easy to pretend not to care when you know the girl is safe with you, right?” Kobashi seems to know you’re protecting Wilma! Maybe he’s really some kind of competent detective. “I got a call from her teacher Chio, and she told me about what you’re doing. You almost put me in big trouble, but I maneuvered around that. You’re really a proactive guy, thank you. We need to keep her and the other children safe from those people.”

“I should be apologizing for the bike thing instead…” You scratch the back of your head.

“Didn’t take a genius to find it. Yareli’s bike on the other hand, now that’s a pickle.” Kobashi loses focus.

“So who is that other officer, and why does he know Ophelia so well to not get his huge nose pushed in?” You ask about Officer Liam.

“Unlike Yareli and I, he has been part of this station for a while. From what I’ve seen, he’s always hogging the glory around here, so he’s well liked in the community. If only they knew that Liam only wants to leave this place…” Kobashi doesn’t get the appeal either. “D-Don’t tell anyone I said these things.” Kobashi just realized he’s been a little too trusting.

“I won’t.” You adjust your glasses.

What do you do?

>“What are you planning to do now? You know there is something really fishy in that Orphanage, right?” You need to take into account Kobashi’s plans.
>“Tell me what you need to take that place down.” You’ll get it done to protect Wilma.
>“I’ll be keeping Wilma safe, officer. You only have to worry about the others now.” Time to help Oliver now.
>Write In.

>>4935841
>>“Tell me what you need to take that place down.” You’ll get it done to protect Wilma.

>>4935841
>“What are you planning to do now? You know there is something really fishy in that Orphanage, right?” You need to take into account Kobashi’s plans.
>“Tell me what you need to take that place down.” You’ll get it done to protect Wilma.
>"So, besides pudding, you ever make anything else for the kids? I'm more of a main course chef then a desserts chef, myself."

>>4935854
Sure, let's do these.

>>4935854
I'll support

>>4935854
This

>>4935841
>“Tell me what you need to take that place down.” You’ll get it done to protect Wilma.

>>4935854
+1

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“What are you planning to do now? You know there is something really fishy in that orphanage, right?” You say it bluntly. There is no reason to pretend there isn’t an issue anymore.

“Keep going as I always have, maybe with a little more determination.” Kobashi opens one of the drawers in his desk and pulls out an archive.

“You’ve been investigating?” You’re surprised, he seemed clueless yesterday morning about this whole issue!

“C’mon, let’s go outside for a sec.” Kobashi stands up and walks outside the office. “Don’t worry, if Yareli doesn’t see us, she’ll know. She’s a smart cat.”

“Okay…” You trail behind the officer…

You’re outside, Kobashi bought you a drink from the vending machine. It’s an iced tea called “Tea Tears”, you’ve never heard of it before, probably went bankrupt before you were born. Tastes pretty good…

“Now we can talk.” Kobashi takes a sip of his own Tea Tears…

“What are the files you were holding about? The orphanage?” You just want to know if you’re on the same wavelength.

“On the owner, Ophelia Bruun. That’s the woman you just saw. You don’t turn happy kids into miserable souls without me raising an eyebrow.” Kobashi deflates as he continues. “I haven’t uncovered anything of note, she and her husband are clean as a whistle, ex-government officials and all. The department doesn’t have my back on this issue no matter how much I push it.”

“Tell me what you need to take that place down.” You’ll get what he needs.

“I’ll be frank, Phil. You don’t get the fat cats’ attention with CotF abuse, it’s as widespread as cotton candy and nobody gives a damn. I’m sure you’re well aware of that. We need something bigger.” Kobashi doesn’t like what he’s saying but he’s saying it anyway. “I need to get my hands on their documentation. I need to know if there are some shady deals going on, or something extravagant that catches the press’ attention, like the orphanage that was training their kids to become boxers. Anything that merits an investigation will do as well.”

“I get it.” You think being a secret cult will do the trick. Or maybe the child trafficking part is enough… The fact that you have options is pretty disturbing. “Any evidence of anything weird will do, basically.” Maybe you can sneak inside the orphanage, or just take photo evidence of the Orphanage’s misgivings…

“I just want this in the back of your mind: You don’t have to do anything. I know you feel pressured with hiding Wilma, but believe in me. I swear I’ll crack the case.” Kobashi is confident in his abilities. “Keep this a secret, Phil. Everything. Not one word to anyone, not even other police officers. Except Yareli, you can trust her, she’s in the know about the whole situation as well – and she’s an angel! Haha!”

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>>4936043

“Is she helping you out?” You ask.

“Yeah.” Kobashi smiles. “We’ve been coworkers for far longer than anyone else, just lucky we’ve been moved to the same stations when we get shuffled.”

“Nice.” In your opinion, it’s kinda refreshing to know there is someone else willing to help! “I have another type of question now that we’re being all secretive…. Besides pudding, do you ever make anything else for the kids? I’m more of a main course chef than a dessert chef, myself.” You adjust your glasses.

“Of course, I do! Cakes, cookies, twinkies, cupcakes, crepes, pies, muffins, anything really! But if you really want to know the best one, it’s the house’s special, my own creation: The Lonely Lady’s Heart Melter. It’s a type of tiramisu but with my own twist.” Kobashi is really proud of his hobby.

“Why is it named like that…?” You’re getting Matilda proud vibes here…

“Because it’s so good, it made Yareli smile.” Kobashi gets closer to whisper, then winks and laughs. “Though, I don’t cook those for children, its side-effects are too dangerous: Yareli actually confessed to me after eating it.”

“Woah, sounds like bull— I mean, incredible!” You don’t believe a word he says, but one part of you wants to believe.

“You’re lying again, Officer Kobashi.” Yareli shows up with a tray of food in her hands! She’s… angry expressionless! “I told you if I didn’t have a boyfriend, I would’ve considered dating you.”

“Isn’t that the same…?” You don’t get the difference. “Wait, you have a boyfriend?”

“I don’t want to discuss my private life in public.” Yareli refuses to open up. Maybe you’ll have to cook that dessert for her…

“You brought it up tho.” You scratch the back of your head.

“If I only dismissed it, you would’ve assumed he was telling the truth.” Yareli counterargues.

“But I was telling the truth.” Kobashi doesn’t get it.

“There was more nuance to my answer.” Yareli’s cold demeanor is confusing to you. “Your friend is waiting, Mr. Noon. Let’s go inside.” Yareli gets ahead and goes inside.

“…” You two are left speechless. This lady makes no sense.

You find it charming.

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>>4936045

What do you do now? (You can get only one Recipe for now if you choose to do so)

>Follow Officer Yareli before she gets angrier at you.
>“So, uh, what’s the recipe?” You want the overwhelming power of Kobashi’s Super Recipe. You wonder who could fit that description…
>“I imagine that your pudding has a special recipe as well, can you give it to me?” Make Wilma happier when you come back!
>“You make Iced desserts too, right?” Maybe you can prepare something for Scarlet…
>“You mentioned pies, you created something for those too?” Nina likes pies, right?
>“Are the muffins you make especially big?” You’ll make a bigger and better muffin than Kata’s!
>“Do you have a dessert that’s more nutritious?” You’re sure Ruby will appreciate it!
>“What kind of Cookies do you make?” You want to see Cookie commit cannibalism.
>“Can you give me any recipe you want?” Nariko will eat anything anyway. Same as Mirjam and Grace.
>Write In.

(Last Reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow unless I have technical difficulties! (which is more likely than usual.))

>>4936050
>>“So, uh, what’s the recipe?” You want the overwhelming power of Kobashi’s Super Recipe. You wonder who could fit that description…

>>4936050
>“So, uh, what’s the recipe?” You want the overwhelming power of Kobashi’s Super Recipe. You wonder who could fit that description…

>>4936050
>“So, uh, what’s the recipe?” You want the overwhelming power of Kobashi’s Super Recipe. You wonder who could fit that description…

>>4936050
>“So, uh, what’s the recipe?” You want the overwhelming power of Kobashi’s Super Recipe. You wonder who could fit that description…
who needs entities when you have the power of GOOD FOOD

>>4936050
>“So, uh, what’s the recipe?” You want the overwhelming power of Kobashi’s Super Recipe. You wonder who could fit that description…
Collecting superweapons is something that you always do if you can when you're at war.

Kata would probably cry if we made a better muffin than hers though, and I kinda want to see that. We still owe her a favor after stealing Ajna.

>>4936050
>'Do you know any fish dish?' Neko means cat, right?

>>4936050
>“So, uh, what’s the recipe?” You want the overwhelming power of Kobashi’s Super Recipe. You wonder who could fit that description…
One of these women is going to be sick of us and tell it straight one of these days. If Johnny keeps going through life this dense, he will be killed by some girl

>>4936408
All these women actually have legit reasons to feel grateful to Johnny though. Nina, Scarlet, Nariko, Yu Yan, and Ruby have all had their lives pulled out of the absolute dumps thanks to Johnny, so it's not just simple unrequited attraction with any of them.

None of which applies to Kata though, who is also the most likely girl to murder us too. Real dangerspot, that.

>>4936408
>>4936432
I dont know guys after displaying that this recipe would make a stoic serious girl confess her love for the person who made it while referencing Matilda in regards to the choice of who it could be for. Almost seems like Chief is trying to tell us something.

>>4936436
If Matilda succumbed to seduction simply by sweets then I would be disappointed. We're meant to seduce Matilda through hard work and great achievements, no taking shortcuts.

Taking the hard way also means we have plenty of time to fool around with lesser girls before ending up with Best Girl too.

>>4936050
>Do you have a dessert that’s more nutritious?” You’re sure Ruby will appreciate it!

>>4936050
>“So, uh, what’s the recipe?”

>>4936050
>“Are the muffins you make especially big?” You’ll make a bigger and better muffin than Kata’s!
It's been a long time but I caught up just in time for the anniversary

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“So, uh, what’s the recipe?” You want the overwhelming power of Kobashi’s Super Recipe! You have no idea for what exactly, but he bigged it up so much, you think there is a good reason for it.

“Haha, you have someone in mind?” Kobashi has a hearty laugh.

“No.” You deadpan.

“Oh.” Kobashi isn’t laughing anymore. “Tell me how it goes if you use it. I’ll write it down and leave it on Yareli’s desk, you go and meet your friend.”

“Thanks, and thanks for the drink as well!” You start catching up to Yareli as soon as you finish talking. Kobashi might end up being the key to helping Wilma out of this!

The moment to retrieve Oliver from his cell has arrived. You walk by Yareli’s side as she opens the room she pointed at yesterday, inside there is a little hallway with two prison cells by the right side, one is empty and the other one is hosting a prisoner. The whole room is cream colored except for the bars, which you find very strange. Yareli takes her baton from her side and lightly beats one of the steel bars.

“Your nutritious breakfast is here.” Yareli announces to the mysterious prisoner in the cell. “Also, you have a visitor.”

The man lifts his head up, and slowly turns around to be face to face with you two.

“Oh my god! You must be the man that sent me that message! You just look like him! What I’m going to say will be hard to believe, sir, but I come from the future and I know your future son Johnny!” It’s Oliver! It’s really him! And he’s acting like an idiot, and he has a beard for some reason…

“What the hell are you talking about? I’m just your good old friend, Phil Noon.” You subtly wink at him. “I was looking for you, man. How did you get here?”

“Oh. Ooooh! Phil, how I missed you, my dear friend of so many battles!” Oliver seems to have gotten it. You thought it would’ve been more difficult than that. “And I’m not exactly sure how I got here.”

“What’s up with the beard?” You think it’s impossible he grew one so fast.

“I’ve been here for years, man!” Oliver exaggerates for no reason.

“It’s been a day since we imprisoned you.” Yareli confidently corrects.

“Take that thing off.” You glare. He looks stupid. You’re the only one here allowed to look stupid.

“Aww…” Oliver takes his beard off.

“I knew it was fake.” Yareli would be angry if she could display any emotion. “Why is he always acting so odd?”

“He’s part of the Drama club.” You say the first thing that comes to mind in a panicky response.

“Fascinating. What’s that?” Yareli is curious.

“Huh, you know, doing extracurricular activities such as acting and stuff after school.” You’re not an artsy guy, how are you supposed to explain that?

>>4937172

“I understand.” Yareli sounds disappointed. “Come closer, prisoner. I’ll feed you.” Yareli pulls a chair with her leg and sits right next to the cell, there is a little opening that she opens where she’s presumably going to feed him through.

“Why are you doing this?” You don’t get it.

“Why wouldn’t I? He’s a prisoner.” Officer Yareli is happy to do this job.

“I told her I could eat on my own, but she keeps insisting...” Oliver isn’t the weird one for once.

“I would like to remind you that you can leave any moment you want, but the food is for prisoners.” Officer Yareli is abusing her power.

“I know, I know…” Oliver seems resigned to his fate.

…

…

Why though?

What do you do?

>“You can eat at my place, let’s go.” Grab Oliver away!
>“So Officer, you know what’s happening at the Orphanage, right?” Tell Yareli you’re an ally to this cause!
>“Where did you get that thing?” Ask about the beard.
>Write In.

>>4937175
>>“So Officer, you know what’s happening at the Orphanage, right?” Tell Yareli you’re an ally to this cause!

>>4937175
>“So Officer, you know what’s happening at the Orphanage, right?” Tell Yareli you’re an ally to this cause!

>>4937175
>“Where did you get that thing?” Ask about the beard.

>>4937175
>“So Officer, you know what’s happening at the Orphanage, right?” Tell Yareli you’re an ally to this cause!

>>4937175
>“So Officer, you know what’s happening at the Orphanage, right?” Tell Yareli you’re an ally to this cause!

So how long have you and Kobashi been

>>4937189
Oops forgot to erase the bottom

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“Officer, you know what’s happening at the orphanage, right?” You’ll bring this up so Yareli knows you’re an ally in this cause.

“I knew you were the high school student Kobashi was referring to, you were friendly with all of them. Her group.” Yareli responds without dropping the food she’s feeding to Oliver. Kobashi didn’t mention you directly, huh? “But unlike him, I can’t trust people just based on feelings.” Maybe because she doesn’t seem to have any. “It doesn’t mean I hold anything against you.”

“What are we talking about here?” Oliver says as he chows down his food.

“He doesn’t know?” Yareli finds this suspicious.

“It’s a long story, but I got tangled up in this on my own.” You’ll be honest with her. “I just mentioned it because I wanted you to know I’m here to help too.”

“You’re a mere citizen, you should mind your own business.” Yareli doesn’t appreciate your efforts. You get it though; you don’t want random people putting themselves in dangerous situations like this.

“I can’t stand there and do nothing.” You won’t let anyone hurt your tomatoes!

“Your heroics can potentially cause more harm than you think.” Yareli isn’t going to change her mind. She hasn’t missed her timing feeding Oliver, which you find odd and impressive… “There are members in this community that know what they are doing when they help, like myself and Officer Kobashi. What you think of as a risk could be a death trap.”

“I’m sorry if I caused any trouble, I try not to be impulsive. But there is a line between good judgment and inaction.” You’re used to jumping the gun, but you’re getting a lil’ better at this. You need to trust yourself even a little if you don’t want to live with regrets.

“You don’t sound authentically apologetic.” Yareli isn’t convinced by what you’re saying.

“It’s difficult to be when I don’t regret it one bit. I’ve fucked up before, big time, I’m not that narcissistic to not apologize when I screwed up.” You might be underselling how much you’ve fucked up though.

“Mind your language.” Yareli is also sensitive to swearing. Kinda bizarre calling her sensitive… “With that attitude, you’re going to get yourself into a situation you won’t be able to get help with. Where I won’t be able to help. Those who care about your well-being will suffer greatly. Please reconsider your way of actions, Mr. Noon.”

“I know, it’s just…” You hold your breath for a second, perhaps you’re being too stubborn. “Yeah, you’re right, Officer Yareli. I just wanted you to know I’m here to help in whatever you need me for. I need to make sure Wilma and the others are fine.”

“W-Wait, Wilma?” Oliver is in shock after taking the last bite of bread.

>>4937269

“Then tell me who you really are and why you’re getting involved.” Yareli isn’t going to trust strangers with pretty speeches and supposedly good intentions.

But what can you say to convince her then?

How do you respond?

>“Just a guy trying to do his best to help out.” Adjust your glasses.
>“I’m a time traveler from the future.” Tell Yareli the whole truth so she can trust you!
>“An idiot?” You don’t know how you’re supposed to answer.
>“What can I do for you to trust me?” If you don’t know, ask!
>Write In.

>>4937271
>>“I’m a time traveler from the future.” Tell Yareli the whole truth so she can trust you!

>>4937271

>“I’m a time traveler from the future.” Tell Yareli the whole truth so she can trust you!
Also
>“Just a guy trying to do his best to help out.” Adjust your glasses.

>>4937271
>“I’m a time traveler from the future.” Tell Yareli the whole truth so she can trust you!
If that doesn’t convince her, use our invisibility as an example of our cool future powers.

>>4937271
>“I’m a time traveler from the future.” Tell Yareli the whole truth so she can trust you!>>4937271

>>4937298
Hey I like it, gotta keep throwing out that catch phrase if we want to build our personal brand. I don't think we've even said ***What's good?*** in like half a dozen threads so we really need to work on that.

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“I’m a time traveler from the future trying to do his best to help out.” You adjust your glasses with confidence to show you mean it.

“I knew it.” Yareli shockingly responds.

“Y-You did?” You’re in shock!

“He kept saying that, and you’re his friend, you’re both involved in something.” Yareli might not be dumb at all, or way too dumb to actually believe in Oliver. You live in a land of extremes, because you’re extreme yourself. Extremely cool. You give yourself a mental high five.

“Wait, you believe me? Why did you throw me in jail then?” Oliver feels betrayed and confused.

“I was doing my job.” Yareli has a strange sense of morals. “And I’m exaggerating, that explanation doesn’t suffice, I don’t believe you’re time travelers.”

“Okay, allow me to elaborate then…”

You explain what’s going on with your time travelling shenanigans the same way you did with Chio and Wilma. So you didn’t specify about the future, claiming that revealing too much of it could be dangerous and yadda yadda, again. Yareli remains emotionless as always, which adds to your anxiety. She begins speaking.

“This far exceeded my expectations.” Yareli feels too small in this world. You think. She looks the same.

“You really believe us this time?!” Oliver is happy but wary.

“I saw you materialize on that roof, Mr. Major. I couldn’t believe my eyes. Don’t you believe it wasn’t a little bit convenient that I showed up so quickly?” Yareli confesses. Welp, she kept some things secret from you. The fact she was actually willing to do this much means she was really interested or afraid of what Oliver could do.

“W-Why didn’t you tell me?!” Oliver is feeling more and more betrayed.

“I’ve witnessed strange events in this town, how could I know it wasn’t my eyes pulling tricks?” Yareli admits.

“B-B-But I told you I—”

“Quiet down. You can’t trust all the people in the station, just me and Kobashi.” Yareli interrupts Oliver before he has another meltdown.

“He said the same thing.” You smile. Yareli doesn’t respond.

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>>4937418

Yareli opens the cell to let Oliver go.

“Free again!” Oliver exclaims as he leaves the cell, he half hugs you, putting one arm around your neck. “Thank you, Phil!” He is really grateful, but he could’ve left anytime he wanted… Or maybe he’s thanking you for coming to the past for him? You’ll have to ask later, either way, it made you smile.

“Here is my number for if you have a phone. Right now, we won’t be able to help you until we close the case with the orphanage, but don’t hesitate in calling me if you need anything.” Yareli hands you a piece of paper. “My shift ends now, so I’ll be going.”

“Thank you for trusting us, Officer Yareli.” You try to be humble.

“I can’t say I was being objective after what I heard about you, and saw how happy those girls were around you.” Yareli confesses. Maybe finding her bike would’ve made things even easier. You’re still going to be on the lookout. “I hope our humble town can be of comfort during your stay, well, despite what you already know. I…”

Yareli closes her eyes and almost loses her balance. You were ready to catch her, but it wasn’t necessary.

“You okay?” You wonder.

“Mhm. I’m merely tired after my shift, it happens often. I’ll be going.” Yareli starts walking away…

What do you do? (You’ll get the recipe, don’t worry)

>Offer to take Officer Yareli home. She doesn’t have her bike after all.
>Time to go back to the camper. Matilda and Wilma are waiting.
>Once outside, ask Oliver what has happened to him since he arrived.
>Write In.


(Last Reply of the day! We're extending this thread! We return this Sunday! Also, a reminder I read all your thoughts and comments, and a thank you from me for making them!)

>>4937420
>>Offer to take Officer Yareli home. She doesn’t have her bike after all.

>>4937420
>>Offer to take Officer Yareli home. She doesn’t have her bike after all.
I'm detecting dangerous levels of sus here. Why does something make me feel like some spiritualist ability might be in play here.

If she refuses I might even think we should follow her while invisible.

Matilda can inform Oliver of what's up.

>>4937420
>Offer to take Officer Yareli home. She doesn’t have her bike after all.
LETS HELP ALL CUTE GIRLS WE MEET!!!

>>4937420
>Offer to take Officer Yareli home. She doesn’t have her bike after all.

>>4937420
>Offer to take Officer Yareli home. She doesn’t have her bike after all.

>>4937426
Or maybe we're just doing what she just warned us would hurt everyone around us by trying to play the hero when she knows what she's doing. It's hard to call.

>>4937420
>Once outside, ask Oliver what has happened to him since he arrived.

>>4937478
I eagerly await the day of reckoning when Johnny is BTFO by his own actions

>>4937420
>Once outside, ask Oliver what has happened to him since he arrived.
Get the rundown then plan to get out

>>4937648
Didn't that already happen with Neko?

>>4937420
>Offer to take Officer Yareli home. She doesn’t have her bike after all.
Sounds like a really bad idea to just ignore this

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“You sure you’re fine? We can accompany you home if you need.” You offer. “I’d like to return the favor for what you’ve done.”

“I’d rather you two go on with your businesses.” Yareli politely refuses your offer.

“I figured. No harm in asking.” You make those shoulders work as you shrug.

“I’ll insist then. I was the one causin’ you trouble, wasn’t I?” Oliver is eager to make amends. “I bet you’re tired ‘cause of dealing with my stuff.”

“It’s my job.” Yareli continues to refuse. “Follow me to my desk, I nearly forgot to give you your papers, Mr. Major.”

“Right…” Oliver is disappointed that Yareli is a tough nut to crack.

You three leave the pristine cells behind and go back to the station proper. At her desk, you grab Kobashi’s recipe that he left on the desk as Oliver is being handed whatever his papers are. You split with Yareli right outside the entrance of the station. Yareli walks straight without much issue which eases your worries just a little bit.

“Should we follow her?” Oliver asks out of nowhere, more concerned than you for Yareli. “I think we should.”

What do you do?

>“You heard her, we shouldn’t put our noses in everyone’s affairs.” You need to be a little more level headed.
>“Let’s watch over her from afar.” Your gut feeling is telling you there might be danger. Just maybe.
>“Why though?” Maybe listening to Oliver’s reasoning will help you make up your mind. But it could take too long to be worth it…
>Write In.

>>4942147
>“Why though?” Maybe listening to Oliver’s reasoning will help you make up your mind. But it could take too long to be worth it…

>>4942147
>>“Let’s watch over her from afar.” Your gut feeling is telling you there might be danger. Just maybe.
And have Oliver explain why while we keep our eyes on her

>>4942147
>“Let’s watch over her from afar.” Your gut feeling is telling you there might be danger. Just maybe.

>>4942147
>“Let’s watch over her from afar.” Your gut feeling is telling you there might be danger. Just maybe.
Meddling where you don't need to is the essence of being a hero or whatever.
>“Why though?” Maybe listening to Oliver’s reasoning will help you make up your mind. But it could take too long to be worth it…
Let's here Mr. Delusional's theories

>>4942157
Support

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“Why though?” You want to hear what a known mad man has to say. “Let’s watch over her while you explain it to me.” You can do more than one thing at the time unlike your cookie-stealing little sister.

“You’re the sneaking guru, so I’m following your lead.” Oliver will allow you to lead this operation. Aren’t you just too tall to be that…?

“Didn’t you sneak inside many places? Including the clinic I worked at?” You raise an eyebrow. Oliver is not a stranger to moving stealthily.

“You caught me, didn’t you? Good times.” Oliver holds you in high reward.

“No, they weren’t.” You shake your head. He tried to steal your volleyball! “I don’t know why I’m arguing, just walk behind me.” You start Operation Following The Law… Enforcer.

You follow Yareli at a long enough distance for her to be visible at your range without acting out of the ordinary. Any time she takes a moment to stop walking, you stop as well and play fool. The streets in this town are not inhabited enough for you to use any other method without looking more suspicious. As you walk along, you listen to Oliver’s drivel.

“So, why?” You regurgitate your question.

“After telling us to shut our mouths in the cell, don’t you think she’s afraid of being overheard by someone?” Oliver brings up what happened earlier. “Unless someone was trying to eavesdrop, I don’t think anyone could hear us in there.”

“You got a point there.” You expected him to ramble.

“W-Why do you look disappointed…?” Oliver is a little confused by your expression.

“Me? What are you talking about?” You shrug. “Wait, hide. She’s talking to someone…” You urge Oliver to go inside an alleyway, you both peek out…

Yareli is having a chat with Sieb Bruun, the man you met at the orphanage, both parties are too inexpressive for you to discern what’s going on…

What do you do?

>Tell Oliver to wait, turn invisible, and get closer to listen.
>Keep watching, then follow Yareli after their conversation is done.
>Keep watching, then follow Seib after their conversation is done.
>Interrupt them!
>Write In.

>>4942221
>>Tell Oliver to wait, turn invisible, and get closer to listen.

>>4942221
>Tell Oliver to wait, turn invisible, and get closer to listen.

>>4942221
>Tell Oliver to wait, turn invisible, and get closer to listen.

>>4942221
HAH, I totally saw this coming! The white hair, the deadpan vibe, it was sooo Valdemar!
>Write-In
Turn invisible, get closer to listen, then follow Yareli once they're done.

First tell Oliver to follow Sieb once they part ways though.

>>4942221
>Tell Oliver to wait, turn invisible, and get closer to listen.

>>4942221
>Tell Oliver to wait, turn invisible, and get closer to listen.
STEALTH MODE ENGAGED
THIS IS A SNEAKING MISSION

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“Oliver, wait here, I’m getting closer to listen in.” You order the ex-convict as you start turning invisible. You didn’t give Oliver a chance to respond, but you’re sure he’s going to behave!

With caution and swiftness, you approach them to listen to what they’re talking about. Yareli notices the light sound your steps were making, but since she didn’t spot anyone. She disregards her bad feeling and continues talking…

“Is there anything wrong?” Seib asks as he notices Yareli losing her focus.

“The wind is pulling tricks on me.” Yareli will resent the breezes around her for a long time. She puts a hand on her temple as she appears dizzy.

“Nghaha, the tiredness you mention is getting to you? You should be careful, officer.” Seib appears to be worried.

“You seem in high spirits for someone who lost his child.” Yareli retorts with the same emotion as always.

“I’m deeply hurting, officer, but I have the responsibility to put up appearances for the sake of the rest of the children. To give them strength.” Seib tilts his head upwards and looks down at Yareli. “I thought someone like yourself, officer, would be more understanding about how others handle their own emotions. I’ve heard what other people say about you, but I’m sure you’re as kind as our previous interactions have shown.”

“Don’t misunderstand me. My observation helped you open up, didn’t it?” Yareli acts like she’s going ahead of Seib’s thought process.

“That's remarkable.” Seib is about to chuckle. “You’re truly more perceptive than you let on. In that same vein, you should understand why I’m requesting you to let me know first, correct?”

“I thought you two were closer.” Yareli would raise an eyebrow, but her facial expression range is as extensive as that of a picture…

“I plead for you not to start spreading some rumors.” Seib creepily smiles. “I will rely on you and officer Kobashi, he seemed to be a nice fellow. I’ll be going, you should get some rest.” Seib walks past her as he walks away.

“Have a good morning, Mr. Bruun.” Yareli goes her way. You can see Seib staring at her from the corner of his eyes…

What do you do?

>Report back to Oliver, you’ll keep on following Yareli.
>Report back to Oliver, you’re going to follow Seib now.
>Report back to Oliver and split, one will follow Yareli, and the other will follow Seib.
>Write In.

>>4942303
>>Report back to Oliver, you’ll keep on following Yareli.
Stay on task

>>4942303
>Report back to Oliver, you’re going to follow Seib now.

>>4942303
>>Report back to Oliver and split, one will follow Yareli, and the other will follow Seib.
We'll take Yareli, he can take Sieb. Sieb doesn't know his face, whereas if we were following him we'd have to employ quite a bit of invisibility.

>>4942325
Support.

>>4942325
Thirding

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Without delay, you put on your hood and return to the same alleyway you were with Oliver before, you turn back visible and tell him what to do.

“Follow Seib, I’ll keep on tracking Yareli. He doesn’t know you so it’ll be fine for the most part. Keep an eye on him until he returns to the orphanage, or as long as he keeps acting suspicious, it’s your call. We’ll meet outside of the Police Station once we’re done.” You tell Oliver your plan as quickly as possible.

“Who’s Zeff?” Oliver didn’t get it.

“T-The guy who was talking with Yareli... And it’s Seib.” There is literally nobody else! “I’m counting on you.” You wave your hands in front of Oliver as you turn back invisible.

“Roger that.” Oliver is confident in getting this done, and you’ll trust him for the job. You sprint away to pursue Yareli.

Now that your sole focus is to follow Yareli, you can take it slightly easier since you don’t have to take Oliver into account, but you cannot get caught! You’re the Sneaking Guru after all! The Host of the Lightsbane! And all that crap Oliver keeps calling you. Invisibility is overkill at this point, so you drop it while hiding behind a bush.

You continue walking through town, all vigilant to your surroundings, but mostly to the expressionless cop. Yareli stops in front of a house rather modest in size and appearance, and takes her keys out. This must be hers! You noticed all the houses on these streets are rather similar, and all of them made out of wood.

Yareli picks up her key and notices a little box right on the doorstep. She grabs it and takes off the note of it, her eyes move from left to right reading its content. After so much Yareli-watching, you think she gets disturbed by what it is about, and hurries to put the box down with the note on it. Well, maybe the way she hastily put it all down was a bigger give than your Yareli-watching experience, but any type of non-verbal communication counts! Right?

“Is someone out there?” Yareli is tipped off by something. Whether it was You, the box, or something else, you can’t tell. You haven’t noticed anything…

What do you do?

>Yareli is fine! Time to leave!
>“I’m here, sorry.” You don’t want to feed her paranoia too much.
>Look around for potential danger.
>Stay here and keep watching.
>Write In.

(Last Reply of the Day, we continue tomorrow!)

>>4942396
>“I’m here, sorry.” You don’t want to feed her paranoia too much.
>Write-in
"To be honest even though you told me not to play hero when you mentioned that you saw strange things other than Oliver and I around tow I became worried.

Are you okay? Is there something wrong?"

But say this quietly, and while invisible in case there's danger around.

>>4942396
>Stay here and keep watching.
We should be on watch to be ready to surprise attack if something else really is there

>>4942419
But what if something is in her house already, anon?

Yareli's behavior actually all fits into the mold of having a stalker doesn't it? Constant vigilance, somebody mysterious stole her bike, she's tired possibly from having to be on guard/tense all the time, she pseudo-confessed to Kobashi, and just now she got a package that is unknown but she was not pleased by.

>>4942424
There doesn't seem to be anything that suggests that there is anyone in her house

>>4942396
>Stay here and keep watching.
Johnny should consider >>4942427 in-character

>>4942451
I lean towards paranoia, I'll fully admit. We haven't seen or heard anything to suggest someone's in her house, but then again if I was trying to get the drop on someone I'd hide inside their house rather than outside on the street somewhere.

Phrased another way, we haven't seen anything outside yet to suggest someone's in the house but we have seen evidence to suggest Yareli's worried about someone being around...and we haven't seen the inside of the house.

To be fair it could just be us that she's got this creepy vibe from.

>>4942396
>Stay here and keep watching.

>>4942396
>>Stay here and keep watching.

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Better keep quiet in case someone else shows up. Taking into account everything like her bike being stolen, acting all tense from having her guard up, the mysterious package that might be not good, it appears she’s being stalked by someone (you don’t count (you’re not even stalking her (probably))).

Yareli steps back, slowly turns around looking everywhere, she’s trying to find anything out of the ordinary, once she lays her eyes on you (you’re invisible), she closes her eyes and puts her hand on her forehead. She appears to be exhausted. Yareli gets back to her doorstep, moves the box outside of it with her feet, unlocks the door and goes inside very quickly – you don’t hear her walk inside.

A couple of minutes pass and you’re starting to feel bored. It’s kinda mean to say, but you have to be honest with yourself. It’s so dead quiet, you think this place would be great to stay for a nap. But there is no nap time now, no, it’s time to quietly stare at a door. Yeah. It’s not doing much. You wait another couple of minutes and the scenery stays the same, which prompts you to make a decision…

What do you do?

>Stay here and keep watching. You’re a tree now.
>Approach the box and examine it. Learn what set off Yareli.
>Leave and report back to the station.
>Explore around the house.
>Write In.

(I'm having big connectivity issues, so this is going to be the only post today.)

>>4943429
>>Approach the box and examine it. Learn what set off Yareli.
It's all good QM

>>4943429
>Approach the box and examine it. Learn what set off Yareli.

>>4943429
>Approach the box and examine it. Learn what set off Yareli.
Simple enough

>>4943429
>Write In.
I suspect Yareli is waiting for us at the door.

Can we try to play with our power a bit? Given our abilities we ought to be able to 'zoom in' our vision. Let's use that to take a look at the box, then we can decide whether to approach the door or not.

If we have to drop invis to do so then move somewhere out of sight first I guess.

Investigating this application now will put us on the path to addressing one of Johnny's greatest weaknesses...that's right, one day he might be able to passively correct his vision with Philo's power instead of needing glasses!

>>4943429
changing from >>4943463 to >>4943614
I had the zoom vision idea too, but I didn't know how it would work here. I guess its a case of "able to receive and process more visual input or light properly, so can see farther" with Johnny using his power. Reading https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_vision is crazy by the way

>>4943761
Well we can manipulate light to the extent of invisibility. Creating some spirit zoom-lenses shouldn't be that hard. At least that's how I figured it. I mean if we want to be real strict with only being able to manipulate light on/near Johnny's body then at worst we'd have to pantomime holding a telescope with our hands so the lenses got created with our fingers. That would truly be a worst case scenario since we'd look so lame.

>>4943769
Only an ultra-dork would try to use their powers as a hand-telescope anywhere but on a real ship on the water. Other than that, I agree.

Changing >>4943451
To >>4943614

>>4943429
If you need another vote, I'll go with this >>4943614.

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Posting this for QM:

>>4943614
>>4943761
>>4943769
>>4943771

Sorry, guys, I don't get how this works. I read the bird stuff, and I don't think that does much for Johnny (He doesn't have the same type of eye as a bird). Can someone explain to me how it works or what I should watch to understand it?

Anyway, instead of delaying the thread any further, are you guys okay with just approaching the box for now? I’ll bring up the zooming stuff later if it works.


(Connection issues are still ongoing, I literally have no upload speed, so this thread will continue this weekend as well, unless the issues haven't been fixed by then. I can't guarantee a post tonight though, and tomorrow we won't have a session. We should come back Thursday for a couple of posts. Sorry everyone.)

>>4944581
Yes, approaching the box sounds better than delaying this any longer

>>4944581
Yeah I'll accept that

>>4944581
It’s cool

>>4944581
That's fine.

So is it canon that Nariko's such a cute dummy because her boobs took what was supposed to go to her brain?

>>4944581
Cautiously approach box

>>4944600
Hey, some of it went to her butt as well.

>>4944581
Yeah, I don't know why you'd want to make this more complicated than it needs to be

>>4944581
>Sorry, guys, I don't get how this works.
Sorry i didn't mean to make this more complicated than it needed to be, I just wanted to expand Johnny's powerset.

As for how this works, I figured Johnny could jut form a spirit version of a glass lens however many inches out from his eye in order to act as essentially a spy glass and magnify whatever he's looking at.

If that was beyond his capability then he should be able to form a spirit spyglass by forming spirit-lenses between his fingers, but he'd have to act and look like a dumbass that was holding an invisible spyglass for it to work.

Here's a little explanation on the basics of the optics that I figured we'd be taking advantage of:
https://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/users/gruff/default/Astrolab/07BasicTelescopeOptics.htm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v7bN13PjZ8

I figured this would be solidly in the realm of doable for Johnny seeing as he's already intuitively creating optical phenomena when we go invisible and when we put Philo on our glasses to search different wavelengths of light.

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>>4945019
Something like this.

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Testing Internet Connection. Thread soon!

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Obviously, the package needs to be checked to understand the situation as best as possible. You have a hunch Yareli is waiting for someone at the door, and you don’t want to end up being that person, so you’ll have to be careful moving forward to not be spotted. You have sneaked everywhere successfully, but it’s not the time to get cocky! On your toes you go!

…

…

You’ve arrived close to the package. You’re within reaching distance if you choose to grab it. Philonune stresses that you’re probably being watched by Yareli (Or the unsmiling woman, as he likes to call her. In a way, these two are opposites.), so it’s not as easy as to go and pick it up. Well, the note is readable:

“You’ve been interested in us lately, why don't you take this present to relax?” There is no sender...

If your mafia jargon is as good as you think it is, this is a threat! Police dramas are somewhat useful! Nariko might be onto something…. Aside from treats.

What do you do?

>Open up the box. Who cares if Officer Yareli is watching?
>Steal the package! Touch it to turn it invisible and leave the property.
>Distract Yareli by knocking on the window on the other side of the house.
>Walk back, hide to turn off your invisibility, and wait for Yareli to go to sleep to look into the box. She was tired, right? It can’t take all day, right?
>Write In.

>>4945019

I don't understand how he would zoom in, I get he can see objects from afar, but I don't know if he can distinguish them due to perspective (too small to actually see what he needs). Please explain!

>>4947113
>Steal the package! Touch it to turn it invisible and leave the property.

>>4947113
>>Open up the box. Who cares if Officer Yareli is watching?

>>4947113
>>Steal the package! Touch it to turn it invisible and leave the property.
>Steal the package! Touch it to turn it invisible and leave the property.

>>4947113
>Steal the package! Touch it to turn it invisible and leave the property.

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You’re not going to leave something dangerous here, and since you’re clue gathering, it’s better to take the package away. You turn to the side and check if Yareli is actively looking at the box, you can’t discern if that’s the case or not, but by the looks of it, it would be really difficult for her to do it in this instant. This is as good a chance as you’re going to get, you must do it quickly before you start suffering some of the side effects.

With your fingertips you touch the box, the invisibility spreads in a couple of seconds. You secure the package in your hands, and walk away from the property. You walk down a couple of blocks away, following the same path back to downtown. In a random alley between a bathhouse and a store, you hide and take off your veil.

You have the package in your hands…

What do you do?

>Open the damn box.
>Throw the box away in case it has a bomb in it!
>Throw it in the trash.
>Take it back to the Post Office.
>Write In.

>>4947161
>>Open the damn box.

>>4947161
>Open the damn box.

>>4947161
>Open the damn box.

>>4947161
>Open the damn box.

>>4947119
Hmm, I was really only after him being able to see objects from afar via creating something equivalent to an imaginary glass lens. If he can make optics components like lenses using Philo's power then we can actually put that to some pretty broad uses. I'm not sure where your lack of understanding is rooted at so I'm not sure how to explain it, I'm sorry. I'll try something else at some other point in time that will hopefully be more intuitive to implement.

>>4947163
>>4947167
>>4947169
>>4947172
Should we like cut into the box from the side rather than opening it normally so that if there's a bomb in it then it won't go off?

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You didn’t commit such a misdemeanor to not have a little peep, did you? Now it’s time to find out what the contents of this box are! You carefully get rid of the sticky tape to not damage the paper wrapping it, in case you want to put it all back together.

It's like a shoe box, but bigger, so not like a shoe box at all in a sense, just a regular package. The point is, it has a cardboard lid. You take it off…

There are a few items inside, some pictures of an old couple, one of a couple of young guys and girls around Yareli’s age, kids and a dog – and Kobashi as well. There is a cassette too, and more importantly, a voodoo doll of Yareli that’s been used to, well, curse! Creepy stuff all around.

You’re not sure you know what you’re supposed to do with this stuff, and looking at them doesn’t clue you in about much. If you had to take a guess, these are family members, maybe friends as well…

Hey, at least it won’t explode.

What do you do?

>Go to the Station and meet up with Oliver.
>Go back to Yareli’s house and show her this stuff, get some answers.
>Return to the Camper and deliver the box. Maybe Matilda can look into this while you go back to meet with Oliver.
>Go to the Post Office and show them this and ask who delivered it.
>Write In.

>>4947243
>>Go back to Yareli’s house and show her this stuff, get some answers.

>>4947243
>Go back to Yareli’s house and show her this stuff, get some answers.
These bitches will pay for harassing this cop doing her job

>>4947199
>Go to the Station and meet up with Oliver.

>>4947243
>Go back to Yareli’s house and show her this stuff, get some answers.

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The content of this box is rather alarming, leaving this for later would be madness, Yareli might get in trouble before you even get to discuss with the others, you should meet with her and talk about it – doesn’t matter how strange it is for you to put your nose where it doesn’t belong. You put everything back inside with haste, including the papers you meticulously removed before.

You jog back to where this package was delivered first to get some answers! At the door, you have no other option but to knock, since she doesn’t have a doorbell. Footsteps are heard after your second attempt, so you stop being so loud. You feel a little anxiety trying to come up with a way to explain how you got here.

Yareli peeks through her window by opening her curtains on the right side of the house, you wave at her as casually as you can, she never looked pleased before and now is not the exception as she closes the curtains and you hear her coming over faster than before. The door gets unlocked.

“What are you doing here? How’d you find me?” Yareli doesn’t waste a second, she wants her answers. She’s wearing a sleeping robe, and has her hair down, it’s cute…

“Officer, I—”

“What do you have in your hands?” Yareli notices the package as she interrupts, she closes the door’s gap quite a bit.

“Yeah, it was here and—”

“Here? You opened the package that was delivered here? The dangerous one? Are you okay?” Yareli puts one hand on your chin and forcibly makes your head turn both sides, as she absentmindedly reopened the door to its fullest. She notices you’re fine and relaxes for a second, but then she tenses up again. You think. It’s Yareli after all. “You owe me an explanation now, what’s the meaning of this? Were you stalking me? Why are you looking through my mail? This is a serious invasion of my privacy and a felony, Mr. Noon.”

Yareli is not one bit happy about this (or angry, or sad, or anything really), you expected as much, now it’s time to turn the tables and show her you’re on her side!

>>4947358

What do you do?

>“I know, but I was worried, you were looking wobbly and I decided to make sure you arrived fine at your house. Sorry, I know I’m stupid.” Apologize to calm Yareli down! Even if she already looks calm.
>“Put me in prison and do whatever you want to me, I’ll pay my dues, but please, you need to tell me what’s going on with this. Are you in danger? Do you need help?” Show Yareli what’s inside the box while showing your concern.
>“Look, I saw you acting suspicious and I decided to follow you. I don’t think you’re dangerous anymore but what I found greatly concerns me.” Explain to Yareli you were looking for yourself.
>“I think I love you.” Blurt out like an idiot. Confuse her out of her anger.
>“You should know if a time traveller is looking after you, it means you’re important.” You’re going to ignore the fact you helped a bunch of people that weren’t involved in anything as far as you know.
>“Oh yeah? I’m the one dangerous here? Then explain this, you witch!” Show Yareli her doll inside the box! She’s the evil one!
>Write In.

(Last Reply of the Day, we return Saturday!)

>>4947359
>“Look, I saw you acting suspicious and I decided to follow you. I don’t think you’re dangerous anymore but what I found greatly concerns me.” Explain to Yareli you were looking for yourself.
>”Do you need help? Blink if you do”

>>4947359
>“I know, but I was worried, you were looking wobbly and I decided to make sure you arrived fine at your house. Sorry, I know I’m stupid.” Apologize to calm Yareli down! Even if she already looks calm.

>>4947359
>“I know, but I was worried, you were looking wobbly and I decided to make sure you arrived fine at your house. Sorry, I know I’m stupid.” Apologize to calm Yareli down! Even if she already looks calm.

>>4947359
>“I know, but I was worried, you were looking wobbly and I decided to make sure you arrived fine at your house. Sorry, I know I’m stupid.” Apologize to calm Yareli down! Even if she already looks calm.

>>4947439
Also wonder if we are dealing with a someone like William that’s doing voodoo on Yareil and anyone else looking into the orphanages.

>>4947359
>“I know, but I was worried, you were looking wobbly and I decided to make sure you arrived fine at your house. Sorry, I know I’m stupid.” Apologize to calm Yareli down! Even if she already looks calm.
Oh no, we're a criminal!

>>4947359
I don't think that acting like we were worried unconditionally is the way to get through/out of this. Yareli is the sort that very well might actually put us in jail (at least temporarily) for this. She has also expressed displeasure with the idea that we might perform naive heroics.

So let's hit back at her with a bit of her attitude from before to show that we were employing non-naive heroics.

>“Look, I saw you acting suspicious and I decided to follow you. I don’t think you’re dangerous anymore but what I found greatly concerns me.” Explain to Yareli you were looking for yourself.
>Write-in
"If you don't trust people by default then it would be unreasonable if you expected other people to do so for you. Especially when I can definitely tell that you have more going on than it first appears.

But I can see now that you're being skittish because you're in trouble and being stalked (uhh...by someone other than me I mean). Now that I know I can't do anything but help. I told you about what Oliver and I are stuck in, now you tell me what you're stuck in and we can help each other."

If she still seems like she's gonna throw us in jail then pull the "time traveler, you're important" card.

>>4937269
>“Mind your language.” Yareli is also sensitive to swearing. Kinda bizarre calling her sensitive… “With that attitude, you’re going to get yourself into a situation you won’t be able to get help with. Where I won’t be able to help. Those who care about your well-being will suffer greatly. Please reconsider your way of actions, Mr. Noon.”
Yeah she's been dropping hints about this all thread.
You're really good at putting in hints that are only apparent in hindsight, 91M10

>>4947359
>>“I know, but I was worried, you were looking wobbly and I decided to make sure you arrived fine at your house. Sorry, I know I’m stupid.” Apologize to calm Yareli down! Even if she already looks calm.
I feel like she'll just be angry if we lie about it

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“I know, but I was worried, you were looking wobbly and I decided to make sure you arrived at your house alright. Sorry, I know I’m stupid.” You apologize for being overbearing. Lying wouldn’t do any good in this situation.

“I knew someone was following me around…” Yareli doesn’t feel crazier anymore as she mutters to reassure herself. “You should know that we judge people by their actions, not their intentions, and quite frankly I’m deeply disturbed by yours. You’re acting like nothing more than a self-righteous immature stalker if I take you at face value; you’ve transgressed many of my boundaries and went against my wishes. Therefore, I find your concerns about my well-being insincere as well. It’s quite difficult to trust you, even a smidgen.”

“That’s fair, I’m sorry…” That’s a long-winded way to call you a creep… Which you were, you only wanted to make sure she was okay, but you overstepped her boundaries. You’re an idiot… At least, just by judging her actions, it seems she doesn’t find you truly dangerous.

“Mr. Noon. Answer me this, why did you return here with the box opened?” Yareli is extremely wary of you right now, and a bad answer here could turn things ugly.

Yareli doesn’t want to give you any clues, but from her perspective, it’s weird you’re doing all this now. If you cared about her returning home fine, you wouldn’t have shown yourself right now with the box opened, right? Perhaps she thinks you’re doing this to satisfy your own curiosity. Maybe if you explain yourself, she’ll understand where you’re coming from, despite how misguided your actions were. Or maybe you’re all wrong, and it’s wishful thinking on your part that she’ll be understanding enough to listen to what you’re trying to say, and she’s thinking about taking you to the station. It’s complicated, you’re under pressure, and you don’t know what to do… What a great mix.

How do you respond?

>“I wasn’t planning on talking to you, but I saw your reaction to the package, and I was concerned about what was wrong. You have to admit you never lose your cool, so that was out of the ordinary.” Continue being honest.
>“You got me, you acted weird so I got curious about it. I opened it up, and I needed more answers.” Lie, but make it sound convincing
>“Are you going to put me in jail…?” Raise your hands to Yareli to be cuffed. You’re not the enemy and you’ll prove it.
>Escape. Yareli is just trying to make some time to decide how she’s going to catch you.
>Write In.

>>4949404
>>“I wasn’t planning on talking to you, but I saw your reaction to the package, and I was concerned about what was wrong. You have to admit you never lose your cool, so that was out of the ordinary.” Continue being honest.
>"I thought it was dangerous at first but when I saw what was inside I only ended up more worried."

>>4949404
>“I wasn’t planning on talking to you, but I saw your reaction to the package, and I was concerned about what was wrong. You have to admit you never lose your cool, so that was out of the ordinary.” Continue being honest.

>>4949411
+1

>>4949411
Second

>>4949411
This really isn't the tact we should be taking. Every is indicating that the more we reveal that we were acting impulsively without a plan the less she'll trust us. If you want to win this situation then we need to demonstrate that we're intelligent and had a plan with all this rather than being a fucking honest idiot. What sort of behavior do you think put Yareli into the position of being blackmailed with what's in this box? I'd be willing to bet it's EXACTLY the sort of idiotic honesty and trust we're displaying right now.

>Write-In
"I returned with this box open to see what it was that had you on edge, and I got my answer. Your behavior was abnormal ever since you were way too tired walking out the station, did you think I didn't notice? There were things that weren't adding up and I wanted to see what the missing pieces were. Like you've been saying so far, trusting someone just based on feelings is a foolish thing to do. In fact, I bet what's inside this box has something to do with when you learned that lesson.

Now are we going to talk about this in depth, or do you want to keep getting blackmailed by whoever sent this?"

>>4949444
>>4949404
Forgot to link, even though my vote's outside the window anyway.

>>4949444
With my vote my main goal was to tell her that we weren't just curious or some stalker to get her to calm down first. I don't think our posts are mutually exclusive and in fact think it would be a good explanation to follow up with. Or at least something similar

>>4949456
I guess they're not entirely exclusive. However, the way I read your post vs. my post is that in yours our main concern is her and her wellbeing, whereas in mine our primary concern was our own wellbeing. In this situation where she's doubting our sincerity, or at least the intent behind our actions, it's better that we demonstrate to her that our motivations don't line up with the presumptuous hero we've thus far shown ourselves to be.

>>4949478
We can reasonably say both though. No matter what the fact that her having this package was a surprise remains, even if we followed cause we were suspicious. It's not too out there to grow concerned after seeing a potentially dangerous package with how she was acting, hence why we took it away at first. We've already admitted that at least part of the reason was out of concern so there's no use hiding that part anymore

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“I wasn’t planning on talking to you, but I saw your reaction to the package, and I was concerned about what was wrong. You have to admit you never lose your cool, so that was out of the ordinary.” Honesty is the policy you can have to genuinely gain people’s trust. “I thought it was dangerous at first but when I saw what was inside, I only ended up more worried.”

“So you came for answers?” Yareli wants you to get to the point.

“I came back here because I was too concerned that something might happen to you.” You firmly retort.

“Impulsive, aren’t you?” Yareli is sounding grumpy. “…Return the box to me and leave my property before I change my mind and take you to prison.”

“I can’t turn around and leave, it’s not that simple anymore.” You shake your head.

“I’m giving you two options; you’ll have to face the consequences…” Yareli isn’t looking too sharp to make threats. But you imagine she’s going to do anything in her power to make it happen.

Yareli threw the box away, meaning she thought it was dangerous or something, now that it’s known that there is no danger, you assume she wants to know what it has. She probably doesn’t want you involved so she’s trying to get rid of you, one reason might be that she thinks of you as a liability – or, in a better scenario, she’s concerned about your wellbeing… Or neither is true and she hates your guts and wants you out of here at all costs, but she’s too tired to deal with you. Those are your guesses anyway.

What do you do?

>“I have no idea how you’re planning to take me there, but I’m not leaving until I’m sure you’ll be fine on your own.” You’re going to act strong-headed.
>“To the station we go then.” You’re going to keep the damn box.
>“That’s fine. Here. Have it. Look into it and tell me everything is fine after, and I’ll chill.” Be daring.
>“What do you think will happen if I give back the box? Do you think I’m not going to stick around?” Question her logic.
>Write In.

>>4949524
>“That’s fine. Here. Have it. Look into it and tell me everything is fine after, and I’ll chill.” Be daring.
>Write-In
"But let me say that whatever you plan to do it will be easier to get done if someone who's good enough to follow you unnoticed is helping. This isn't a struggle you have to handle alone, I can help while taking care of myself just fine."

>>4949524
>>“That’s fine. Here. Have it. Look into it and tell me everything is fine after, and I’ll chill.” Be daring.

>>4949524
>“That’s fine. Here. Have it. Look into it and tell me everything is fine after, and I’ll chill.” Be daring.

>>4949524
>“That’s fine. Here. Have it. Look into it and tell me everything is fine after, and I’ll chill.” Be daring.

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“That’s fine. Here. Have it.” You hand the package to Yareli without much of a protest. “Look into it and tell me everything is fine after, and I’ll chill.”

“No, this is enough, leave my property.” Yareli wants to bake her cake and eat it too! Who does she think she is? Nina?

“You heard me, open it up, tell me it’s okay, and I’ll leave. I promise.” You adjust your glasses. You’re not moving anywhere until she tells you it’s fine.

“I won’t regret taking you to jail if you fail to fulfill this deal.” Yareli threatens.

“I know you were planning to do it anyway since you don’t trust me, so if I do leave, see it as a bonus.” You shrug.

“…” Yareli opens the box with one hand and rummages through its contents briefly. “It’s fine.” Yareli looks up to you and looks into your eyes with her usual indifference… Then she absentmindedly drops the box onto the ground, spilling its contents without even flinching. You guess she was affected by it…

“A-Are you okay?” You suspect Yareli’s actions show her real emotions more than her facial expressions can.

“You need to trust your local community’s officers.” Officer Yareli sounds like an answering machine. Her hands are trembling, but suddenly she stops them from vibrating. She goes down to her knees to recollect the dropped items. You help her out because you’re not a heartless human being. “Thank you.”

“It’s no problem…” The mood change is too radical for you to know how to handle it either.

“Well then, I thought we made a deal. Now go away.” Yareli is way too resistant to ask for help anymore.

How do you respond?

>“You might say it’s fine, but you don’t act like it is. Can I be worried now? Can I help you?” Maybe your actions suck but you still have the best intentions!
>“Yeah, sure. Do you want me to bring officer Kobashi with me when I come back?” Yareli doesn’t trust you, so bring someone she trusts.
>“Can we stop pretending that I’m the stubborn one here? Tell me what’s going on.” You don’t want to play games any longer.
>Write In.

>>4949588
>>“Can we stop pretending that I’m the stubborn one here? Tell me what’s going on.” You don’t want to play games any longer.

>>4949588
>“Can we stop pretending that I’m the stubborn one here? Tell me what’s going on.” You don’t want to play games any longer.
"There's no rule saying my local officer can't get help from a citizen, and I know what it feels like to fuck up and be in over your head. Let me help you."

>>4949588
>“Can we stop pretending that I’m the stubborn one here? Tell me what’s going on.” You don’t want to play games any longer.
>Write In.
“From the stuff that’s inside the box, I can give a guess that the sender might also have been involved with your missing bike.”

>>4949599
+1
"This is targeted harassment, and who knows how many other criminal charges this sender deserves, especially if they stole your bike and if they did more things than this."
(stop for a moment)
"...Can you think of anything else suspicious that this mystery criminal might have done, targeted at you and only you? How many charges do you think you can stick on them?"

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“Can we stop pretending that I’m the stubborn one here? Tell me what’s going on.” You don’t want to keep delaying this explanation any further.

“…” Yareli doesn’t want to respond; she holds the box tight to her chest.

“From the stuff that’s inside the box, I can take a guess that the sender might also have been involved with your missing bike.” You continue talking to trigger another response.

“Perhaps.” Yareli thinks it’s likely now that you mention it. “But that’s none of your business.”

“You asked me to look for it though, so technically it is now.” You outsmart her with your stupidity. “C’mon, spell it out.”

“I won’t involve an innocent bystander in this.” Yareli won’t budge.

“Innocent? You wanted to take me to jail...” You remark.

“Your quips won’t get you anywhere but there.” The policewoman resorts to threats again…

“I don’t know about that, we’re going in circles.” And you can’t go to prison like that! Your comebacks are getting smarter by the second! “Tell me, Yareli. There’s no rule saying my local officer can’t get help from a citizen.”

“...” Yareli closes her eyes and thinks about it deeply. “I prowled around the Orphanage of the Blue’s businesses, gathering enough clues to request an investigation and a possible break-in, I never heard a response from the higher ups. Shortly after, my house was ransacked, the clues disappeared and the harassment started. I’m convinced part of the high command and some members in the station are involved. They want me to leave the station.”

“Does Kobashi know?” If those two are great friends, he should, right?

“He knows most of it. We both worked together, but I sent the request under my name, I had to rush it for personal reasons. I’m the only one getting targeted and I haven’t disclosed it to him.” Yareli confesses. “Are you content now?”

You feel like something doesn’t add up…

How do you respond?

>“Yeah, I guess. You still need help though and I’m here to provide it.”
>“Who are the people in the pics?”
>“So what were those personal reasons?”
>“Why are you lying to me? To scare me so I don’t get involved?”
>Write In.

>>4950544
>>“Why are you lying to me? To scare me so I don’t get involved?”

>>4950544
>“Yeah, I guess. You still need help though and I’m here to provide it.”

>>4950544
>“Why are you lying to me? To scare me so I don’t get involved?”
She's probably not strictly lying, but deception by omission is still a form of dishonesty.