>>5541008
>>“Give him a tour, Dorothy. He’s my pal. I trust him.” You’re going to put your hands in the fire for this quirky fellow.

>>5541008
>“Give him a tour, Dorothy. He’s my pal. I trust him.” You’re going to put your hands in the fire for this quirky fellow.

>>5541008
>“Give him a tour, Dorothy. He’s my pal. I trust him.” You’re going to put your hands in the fire for this quirky fellow.

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“Give him a tour, Dorothy. He’s my pal. I trust him.” You metaphorically put your ass on the line for Jesse, your new best friend for a couple of hours.

“Very well. It’d be a shame not to use the tools I have at my disposal to make this interesting.” Dorothy agrees outright.

“I'm really thankful for this, but she’s not going to literally do an actual tour, right...?” Jesse knows enough about you that if something ridiculous has even the slightest margin to be true, it’ll probably be true.

“Hmph, you should feel lucky, you’re about to enjoy the fruits of labor of a marvelous civilization that was wiped out of existence.” Dorothy snaps her fingers to set the mood and dims the lights for the show.

“Wait, you’re doing the whole thing?” You didn’t think she’d go that far.

“I have access to the banks of data, and even if the tales about these hardships deeply touch me, I’m not personally affected by them. It’ll buy time for our little engineers to make these discussions less... risky.” Dorothy is planning to gain time so she can get angry as much as she likes. “I hope you’re ready, young man. Because there’s no time to lose.”

“I’m listening.” Jesse is trying to hide his excitement to look serious.

Wait a minute, do you want a re-tour? Dorothy doesn’t have the same cute factor as Holly Gram! And she’s probably not willing to shill the Goalzilla T-Shirts (You want to remind yourself, you still have one in your hoodie’s pocket)! It really isn’t worth staying here unless you don’t have anything better to do.

You *could* do stuff you still need to do in the meantime…

What do you do?

>Maybe it’s time you found the Spaceman. Jesse said he should be around.
>Stay here and stop being an impatient little bitch. This talk with Dorothy isn’t done. You still need to call Lise and the rest of the people in Dream Hill back!
>“Wait, Dorothy, before you begin. I need you to clue me in about something…” Ask her about what Kobashi told you! About Esperanza, your mom, and some Lokie. The fate of the world is at stake! Supposedly...
>Write in.

(Last Reply of the Day. Sorry for the short session. We return Monday.)

>>5541110
>Stay here and stop being an impatient little bitch. This talk with Dorothy isn’t done. You still need to call Lise and the rest of the people in Dream Hill back!

>>5541110
>“Wait, Dorothy, before you begin. I need you to clue me in about something…” Ask her about what Kobashi told you! About Esperanza, your mom, and some Lokie. The fate of the world is at stake! Supposedly...

>>5541110
>“Wait, Dorothy, before you begin. I need you to clue me in about something…” Ask her about what Kobashi told you! About Esperanza, your mom, and some Lokie. The fate of the world is at stake! Supposedly

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>>5541110
>>“Wait, Dorothy, before you begin. I need you to clue me in about something…” Ask her about what Kobashi told you! About Esperanza, your mom, and some Lokie. The fate of the world is at stake! Supposedly...

>>5541110
>Stay here and stop being an impatient little bitch. This talk with Dorothy isn’t done. You still need to call Lise and the rest of the people in Dream Hill back!

>>5541110
>>Stay here and stop being an impatient little bitch. This talk with Dorothy isn’t done. You still need to call Lise and the rest of the people in Dream Hill back!
We still have stuff we need to do

>>5541110
>“Wait, Dorothy, before you begin. I need you to clue me in about something…” Ask her about what Kobashi told you! About Esperanza, your mom, and some Lokie. The fate of the world is at stake! Supposedly...

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“Wait, Dorothy, before you begin. I need you to clue me in about something…” You almost forgot like it was her PC! “Yesterday, after the shockwave, Kobashi said a bunch of things that made little sense to me, but it looked like they made sense to you. So what’s going on?”

“Can you go back a couple of hundreds of steps? I’m not following.” Jesse gripes.

“Watch this.” Dorothy makes a screen appear with a finger snap. It shows the events of the Shockwave from her point of view.

“Fiora is there…?” Jesse is trying to solve an unnecessarily complicated puzzle. “I don’t understand why she was acting like a little girl.”

You explain that she’s an actual child. The shockwave made Fiora gain her real world’s counterpart’s memories, just like with Kobashi.

“She isn’t a midget?” Jesse is naturally flabbergasted by the stupidest assumption.

“Y-You could’ve said she is a gifted girl...” You feel like he should’ve phrased it better.

“Now I understand why Fiora was so friendly towards you, and why she chose that spot to meet you at. Well, it’d make sense if the ‘Esperanza’ Officer Kobashi mentioned is the same as the judge.” Jesse has some part of the puzzle done.

“And that’s what I need to confirm.” You point out. “I asked her, she collapsed the first time, then next time I talked to her, she was convinced she didn’t know her. Now Dorothy, if you please.”

“You’re saying the girl I kicked is a Judge?” Dorothy is the one computing the new information now. “That’s rather upsetting to find out.”

“You didn’t know?” You raise an eyebrow.

“If I personally knew the identity of one of the Judges, that isn’t Gerard Luther, I wouldn’t have gone through all I did.” Dorothy finds this evident.

“You know Constance is one of them, right?” You’re feeling like something stupid is brewing here. Dorothy drops silent. Oh yeah, you keep forgetting that seeing flames is one of your special abilities. There was no way for Dorothy to know without Constance telling her directly! And far as you know, she never visited the mummy!

“Who is Constance?” Jesse doesn’t follow anymore.

“One of the Judges.” You reveal in shocking fashion.

“I-I already knew that, you moron.” Jesse gets agitated by your brilliant idiocy.

“She’s my personal favorite too. At least in my Top 5.” You nod like a moron. You apologize to Giorsal, but Constance is simply better!

“There are 5 of them, you wet piece of lettuce.” Jesse is done with you. You were joking…

“You sure about that?” You wiggle your eyebrows. Yeah, there are only 5, but could you imagine?

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>>5543284

“Enough of this drivel!” Dorothy wants to get to her stories. “Do you want me to explain what I do know or not?”

“Yes, ma’am.” You both said like grounded children.

“I’ve never seen Esperanza before, neither the Judge or Ema’s friend. But I can assure you that the one your mother knows was in a comatose state at Pokyo Lokyo’s Grand Hospital after a terrible incident.” Dorothy taps the tip of chin. “I do not believe this is a coincidence, young men; I urge you to find her.”

“What happened to her?” Jesse wonders.

“A suicidal man detonated himself next to one of the pillars supporting Pokyo Lokyo Subway’s rails. The train passing by couldn’t stop in time and fell through the cracks. Ema’s friend was inside. About 30 people died, and she miraculously survived.” Dorothy informs.

“When did this happen?” Jesse wants more details.

“In present times, I’d say 25 years ago. Coincidentally, around the same time as the one we are in now.” Dorothy calculates with no issue.

“Go one step back. How can you be so sure this is the same Esperanza? 25 years is just too much time...” Jesse needs clarification.

“I met Ema one last time before I betrayed Dr. Bombastus. I remember she needed to go on an urgent trip of some kind that she couldn’t explain to any of us. She had a camera somehow and asked me to take a picture together before she left for a while. She said she needed to build an album with all the people she cared about. She needed it for Esperanza. For whatever reason, she was convinced she would wake up again. That they’d be reunited once again.” Dorothy clears her throat. “And I… believed her. And I supposed I wasn’t mistaken for doing so. Oh, Ema...”

“Bombas-who…?” Jesse is getting lost.

“Don’t be impatient, you’ll know later.” Dorothy sighs. She was getting emotional for a fraction of a second there. The fairies are doing a good job if she’s holding up this much better.

“I’m sorry.” Even Jesse realizes it was an ill-timed question.

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>>5543285

“Dorothy, not to bring sour news, but I think Esperanza is still in a coma.” You didn’t want to say it.

“Does her being here not count for whatever reason?” Dorothy doesn’t get your caveat.

“Ehem, her not bubbly self is still bedridden.” You didn’t think you’d have to clarify that.

“Why bubbly?” Jesse is confused by your statement. He’s being so confused by every little detail, you two are downright ignoring him now.

“How odd. I assume that if she’s one of the Judges, she wouldn’t be in that precarious position any more.” Dorothy finds this perplexing. “If what you relayed to me is true, just like Gerard Luther, Constance must’ve survived her injuries thanks to the help of her special Will-O-Wisp. So, I wonder what makes Esperanza different?”

“The easy answer is that something bad is going on.” And you want to find out! You’ll help your mom’s shitty friend even if she’s an asshole (this applies to both Esperanza and Dorothy...)! “Now, I think it makes sense that Kobashi wants us to protect Esperanza if she’s one of the Judges. But there’s still one question unanswered… Who’s Lokie?”

“I’m afraid I don’t have any more answers for you.” Dorothy laments she couldn’t be of more help.

“Fiora knows.” Jesse trusts his intuition. Despite ignoring it for the most part by being your new friend.

“You might be right.” You’ll meet… at your mom’s tombstone…

Or…!

What do you do?

>Leave those two be! You’re going to find Fiora! This can’t wait!
>Stay here for the re-tour. You need to find Galactic next.
>Okay, you think Dorothy has proven herself as trustworthy. Time to get her a body!
>Write In.

>>5543287
>>Leave those two be! You’re going to find Fiora! This can’t wait!

>>5543287
>Leave those two be! You’re going to find Fiora! This can’t wait!
PURSUE
THE
LEAD

>>5543287
>>Stay here for the re-tour. You need to find Galactic next.

>>5543287
I'll change to
>Stay here for the re-tour. You need to find Galactic next.

>>5543287
FIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINE I'LL CHANGE TOO

>>5543289
change this to
>Stay here for the re-tour. You need to find Galactic next.

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Yeah, you’ll meet there. With the luck you have, she probably lost her memories or something stupid. You rather stay here and listen to a refresher of all the plot reveals that are linked to Dorothy and the Chi-Athua people.

…

It took some long hours, but the tour was complete! The temples, Chi-Athua, the genocide, Goalzilla and the Spiritual technology(?). Dorothy went through every significant detail about the exhibits, then she recounted parts of her life story, the bits with Professor Bombastus and forwards. Whatever details missing from her experiments are in her PC if you ever get curious, including her relationship with Ka-Shing and Rise — which she deemed only professional and not worth dwelling on.

“Well that was fun.” You clap your hands.

“It’s one of the most depressing stories I’ve ever heard.” Jesse can’t believe your gall.

“I-I meant Dorothy as a tourist guide was fun.” Not quite Holly Gram level, but good in her own right! “Thank you, Dorothy, you did a great job.”

“Naturally.” Dorothy barely takes the compliment.

“It is so much to take in. Can’t find an easy way to put it. But everything is much bigger than us.” Jesse feels humbled.

“You must carry this weight, young man. Unless you believe this should be the end of the story.” Dorothy shakes her head.

“Never.” Jesse is ready to take action. He turns to you. “Hey. As unsure I might be if you have realized the importance of revealing all of this to me, I need to tell you how deeply thankful I am.”

“Don’t thank me. That’s what friends are for.” With who else can you talk about important topics like genocide?

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>>5543405

“Now I know you’re not trying to manipulate me. You’re just the luckiest naive guy who’s left with a flame.” Jesse smiles back. Hey, you realize that wasn’t a compliment! “I suppose I’ll have to make sure that luck doesn’t run out.”

“If you were planning on getting rid of him, I don’t know if I should stop you or let you.” Dorothy doesn’t think much of you either.

“Hey, you two. Stop. Don’t make fun of me.” You’re not going to take this treatment anymore!

“You forgot your codename halfway through this, how can I take you seriously, Johnny?” Jesse chuckles. You don’t feel bad about him being strolled around in his overhyped shopping cart. Philonune gasps upon hearing this… in your thoughts.

“Hey, I took down the cult, I deserve some respect.” You have done your best, and your best has shown results. Heck, you have a crystal piece!

Both of them laugh at you. They don’t believe you for a second. Y-You’ll show them proof later! You have better stuff to do. Man, you didn’t work so hard to be treated like a joke…

“Let’s move on. We need to find Galactic, remember?” You have to close the gate or else a psychopathic old man is going to make things go awry. Dorothy isn’t asking any questions. Does she know who he is?

“Yes, we should.” Jesse regains his composure by losing it by coughing.

“Quack.” The Duck has woken up. He had a nice nap on Jesse’s lap.

Naiad and San Wich have been ready for a while! They did their jobs hours ago, so Dorothy is good to go. They’re resting on your shoulders.

What do you do?

>Recruit The Camper, Matilda and Oliver for the task.
>Recruit the Tomatoes (Wilma, Grace, Mirjam, Chio and Cookie) for the task.
>Recruit the Police (Kobashi, Yareli and, ugh, Vanessa) for the task.
>Recruit a bunch of defenseless orphans (Deborah and the Choir Brats, Victor, and the fat one) for the task.
>Recruit the former staff of the Nautical Nariko (Crossbill, Big Ben, Pearl and Melcior) for the task.
>Recruit Dorothy by giving her a body for the task.
>Ask San Wich where Galactic is. Why make so much trouble?
>Write In.

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

>>5543406
>Ask San Wich where Galactic is. Why make so much trouble?

>>5543406
>Ask San Wich where Galactic is. Why make so much trouble?

>>5543406
>Ask San Wich where Galactic is. Why make so much trouble?

>>5543406
>>5543412
Changing my vote to
>Recruit Dorothy by giving her a body for the task.
>Ask San Wich where Galactic is. Why make so much trouble?
Maybe I'm being optimistic, but I feel like we can trust her.

>>5543406
>>Ask San Wich where Galactic is. Why make so much trouble?

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“Let’s get to it.” You shake the arm where San Wich is resting. “Hey San, can you tell us where Galactic is?”

“Sorry, friend. I don’t know who this Galactic is, I need information to locate him.” San Wich isn’t sure he can be of much help.

“He’s one of the few flame users here.” You start giving him some clues.

“Oh yes. It should be fairly easy then!” San Wich is excited about being useful.

“I didn’t notice him before… Who is he?” Jesse never noticed the little guy before.

“This is San Wich. He’s the entity responsible for this entire bubble dimension.” You succinctly explain.

“Hello there, friend! It’s a pleasure to meet you!” San Wich waves at them like a nice little fellow.

“That’s ridiculous. One entity cannot hold this much power.” Dorothy isn’t afraid of questioning much more now that she’s stable. “And what’s with the name?”

“W-Why are you two glaring at me? It ain’t my fault his name is like that.” You’re known for your stupid decisions, but —thankfully— this isn’t one of them! Still, you don’t like being labeled as dumb.

“Are you telling me he’s the deity of sandwiches or something? And that the deity of sandwiches can build a new world entirely from scratch?” Jesse wants you to know — in detail — how stupid everything you do —and are related to— is.

“Friend, this might be my origin. I’m the overlord patron of sandwiches…” San Wich can’t believe his backstory is this dense. He doesn’t know if he can bear the responsibility.

“Sorry, San, I don’t think so.” You’re afraid you have some bad news. “Jesse, don’t say stuff like that, you’re confusing him. He has amnesia.”

“S-Sorry…” Jesse feels bad about disappointing San.

“We’re still waiting for an important answer.” Dorothy demands to know how San did it.

“He doesn’t know.” You shrug.

“Riveting.” Dorothy sighs.

“Apologies…” San Wich wanted to figure everything out, but ended up with nothing.

“Are you telling me he accidentally built this world?” Jesse is flabbergasted.

“Yeah.” You keep those shoulders up. “Anyway, we need Galactic’s location, San! Help us!”

“Right away, friend!” San Wich concentrates. “I detect multiple Flame users in different locations! Hmm! Only one isn’t familiar!”

“Point where.” Dorothy pulls out a map for San Wich to use.

“That’s a very wonderful map, thank you.” San Wich is marveled by it. “You two are here.” He points at the orphanage. “Oliver friend isn’t currently within the bounds of this map, but he’s moving closer.” San Wich nods. “Leaving the unidentified one here.” He points at a mountain’s peak. You have enough knowledge of both real life and video games to identify those details.

“The Mirrored Summit.” Dorothy reads the place’s name out loud.

>>5544111


“I don’t think it’s going to be wheelchair accessible...” You chuckle. Jesse stares daggers at you.

There’s no need to rush anymore now that the Spaceman’s position is clear.

What do you do?

>Go to the Mirrored Summit on your own, you want to have a one-on-one talk with Galactic. Ask Jesse to get the Tomatoes’ help to find Matilda and Oliver, so you can all meet at the same spot the Camper has been in a couple of hours.
>Send Jesse to the Mirrored Summit on his own because it’d be funny. You’re going to find Oliver and Matilda to get everything ready to leave.
>Write In.

Dorothy and the Duck...

>Leave Dorothy here. She already made peace with it.
>If San Wich can help find Dorothy a body, call Lise and figure things out.
>Put Dorothy back into the Duck’s body.
>Write In.

>>5544116
>>Go to the Mirrored Summit on your own, you want to have a one-on-one talk with Galactic. Ask Jesse to get the Tomatoes’ help to find Matilda and Oliver, so you can all meet at the same spot the Camper has been in a couple of hours.
>If San Wich can help find Dorothy a body, call Lise and figure things out.

>>5544122
+1; it is time to end this arc

>>5544122
+1

>>5544122
Supporting.

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“Okay, Jesse, I need you to find Mirjam and Grace to locate the others. I’ll go to the summit on my own.” You devise a plan.

“Who are the others...?” Jesse doesn’t like how you always assume he knows more than he does.

“Oh, my friends Oliver and Matilda, we all came here together by accident.” You mentally point out that it is Oliver’s fault. “They go by Sugar and Leo here! It’ll be a piece of cake; the girls know about them.”

“I already figured you two knew each other… but friends?” Jesse didn’t want to confirm it either.

“Eh, uhm, yeah. The details aren’t important.” You’re shrugging so much your shoulders are going to start hurting. “We have to take everyone out of here…” You tilt your head to Dorothy. “And don’t think I’m forgetting you.”

“Are you referring to me?” Dorothy didn’t expect this.

“Who else?” You play it cool. “San Wich, can you help us get Dorothy a body?”

“What do you need me to do, friend?” San Wich is up for the task… if defined.

“I don’t… know. I hoped you could figure this out.” You scratch the back of your head.

“Bring my counterpart here.” Dorothy proposes. “I struggle to remember what happened after my demise and the time I shared bodies with the duck. But I clearly recall being pulled here to reunite with the rest of my soul, or so to say.”

“How does that work? You need a lot of power to go through the gate, and when you die, your spiritual energy is good for nothing.” You’re puzzled by this.

“I had a backup plan in case of my demise.” Dorothy adjusts her glasses. “Let me explain: I built a gigantic device for ‘Multi-billionaire’ Mikhael Ka-Shing that attracted wandering souls, or better said, spiritual energy. I gave it a special function to attract souls of similar characteristics to mine into a special compartment, and deposited some of my power as well. With this, my soul would’ve been drawn to the machine, and with enough power for phase 2, I scripted it for my soul to take control over it.” Dorothy is proud of her plan. “Rise must’ve realized what I’ve done and destroyed the compartment, letting my soul roam free. It was strong enough to withstand the strain of coming through the gate here. Anyway, I can’t imagine how powerful the machine must be nowadays…” Dorothy believes you should destroy it.

“The one under Ka-Shing Tower? It exploded.” You bring up the bad news.

“...You’re making this up, aren’t you?” Dorothy doesn’t want to believe you.

“No, I was there. It totally exploded. An entity took over the body of my lovely teacher, and trashed the place for the Crystal Piece Ka-Shing had.” You are not going to lie anymore. “We managed to stop him.” Gosh darn it, you’re still pissed about Icioba...

>>5544236


“Is that why Ka-Shing Tower went down?” Jesse is flabbergasted.

“No, it was before that. Totally different story.” You shake your head. “I don’t know what happened there. Anyway, San, can you help us with that?” You change subjects...

“I’m not sure, friend…” San Wich looks sad. This entire story didn’t help him at all.

But Naiad telepathically lets you know —with San Wich’s help— she can figure out a way! Hooray! You let everyone know. San Wich is overjoyed by this news! But you need to stop this before the plans get underway.

“Thank goodness…” Dorothy is so relieved she doesn’t have more questions about what happened to her stupid machine.

“We’ll only move forward after we talk to Lise. Still up to her.” You promised to call back after all.

What do you do?

>Call now. Time to solve this quickly!
>Go to the Summit now. Leave the call for later!
>Write In.

>>5544238
>>Call now. Time to solve this quickly!

>>5544236
>Call now. Time to solve this quickly!

>>5544238
>Call now. Time to solve this quickly!

>>5544238
>Call now. Time to solve this quickly!
CALLING NOW

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“So let’s call her now!” You’re sure Dorothy doesn’t need any preparation! “Naiad, if you please.”

Naiad doesn’t know where to put her installation, she’s staring at you expecting to be helped. There’s only one machine in this entire place and it’s occupied…

“Huh, we’re having technical difficulties.” You didn’t expect this.

“Is any device useful?” Dorothy rolls her eyes.

“Let me ask.” You turn to Naiad, she poses cheerfully, that is a yes. “Yeah.”

“Use the Hologram Machine. I’ll power the line.” Dorothy is ready. You just realized she powered the entire exhibit on her own! Holly Gram needed a lot of assistance for that.

“What’s happening now...?” Jesse is as clueless as ever.

“What does it look like?” You put Naiad on top of the machine for her to begin the install. A bemused Jesse shrugs. “Ugh, it’s a phone call, man… Follow the program for the love of god.” You sigh. Jesse frowns.

A couple of minutes later, communication is established! You introduce Jesse to everyone, and they all immediately feel bad for him being in a wheelchair. Once he clarifies that he doesn’t need it, they all look down on him for pretending to be injured — you had to intervene to let them know it was what the doctor ordered. It takes several minutes for the amusingly pointless talk to die down, and for everything to restart from where you all left it. You remind everyone of the stakes before letting the Villiers go at it…

“We’re once again in this predicament, Lise.” For the first time, the Hologram Dorothy walks in view of everyone. “Like he said, my fate is in your hands.”

“Mom…? Is that really you? What the fuck?” Lise doesn’t seem to remember her being slim.

“Woah, you took your daughter’s appearance? Jealous much?” Scarlet is not feeling this.

“T-This is what I looked like when I was younger.” Dorothy retorts, all bothered by their judgmental looks.

“At least, you can tell they’re related now, haha.” Xavi jokes around.

“If I didn’t know better, I’d say they look like sisters.” Jesse makes an observation that pisses Lise off.

“Bubbles, stay out of it, please. We need to be quiet.” You want everyone to be silent.

“Why did you single me out? Hmm?” Scarlet glares back.

“Bubbles…” You give her a reprimanding look… The truth is that you wanted to call her Bubbles again. You turn to the angry duo. “Talk it out. And Dorothy… don’t ruin this.”

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>>5544312

“You’re telling me that my own mother is actually putting her pride aside to beg for my help?” Lise chuckles knowing there’s no way that is true.

“Yes, Lise, I request your help.” Dorothy struggled a lot to let those words out. “No, my daughter, I need your help. Please!”

“Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha—!!!” Lise has the longest laughing fit you’ve ever seen and you know the Calamitys! “That’s the best you can do?! Really?! Don’t fuck with me, Mom.”

“You’re correct, I don’t understand what went through my mind...” Dorothy adjusts her glasses with a wry smile on her face. “Truth is, nothing did, my brain knows this isn’t going to work. So I let my heart speak… And it’s been so long since I did, I believe it forgot how to.”

“Oh, please…” Lise rolls her eyes.

“Johnny Ando. I have one final request.” Dorothy has come to terms with her demise. “Please, turn what’s left of me into raw spiritual energy for whatever my daughter sees fit. Constance must know how.”

“You want to be a marshmallow…?” Lise’s expression turns to confusion.

…

What do you do?

>Accept. You’re not going to fight against someone’s dying wish.
>“We haven’t heard Lise’s verdict.” It’s pretty evident what the answer will be.
>Ask Lise to reconsider.
>Write In.

>>5544316
>>“We haven’t heard Lise’s verdict.” It’s pretty evident what the answer will be.
If Lise kills her off then turn her into a marshmallow

>>5544316
>>“We haven’t heard Lise’s verdict.” It’s pretty evident what the answer will be.
>

>>5544316
>“We haven’t heard Lise’s verdict.” It’s pretty evident what the answer will be.

>>5544316
>Ask Lise to reconsider.

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“We haven’t heard Lise’s verdict.” Even though you feel like the answer is evident, you’re not going to jump ahead without confirmation.

“Huh...?” Scarlet, Jesse and Xavi are confused to even point this out. Wasn’t the answer pretty clear at this point?

“It’s enough.” Dorothy doesn’t want to cling onto false hopes. “I’ve already chosen my path.”

“Mom, shut your mouth.” Lise interrupts rudely. “Phil, Johnny, whatever. Tell me, you spent hours talking to this ham planet, do you think she’s worth saving? Like, is she in any way useful now under these circumstances?”

“Let me answer this.” Jesse rolls forward, he doesn’t want you to take the brunt of the responsibility. “When it comes to everything related to the flames, I believe she is.”

“Right. Would you say she’s an invaluable ally?” Lise asks again.

“If she stays as an ally, of course.” Jesse nods.

“Thanks, phony. I made my decision.” Lise acts like this will be the most troublesome decision she has ever taken. “While you guys were doing whatever you were doing, we came up with a plan.” Lise sighs. The others look at each other thinking Lise is being humble here. “Mom, I talked to Constance. She wrote one of her magical contracts that you’re going to sign the moment you step out of there. It’ll tie your soul to Volleyball head for the rest of your life. You’re going to help us win this thing, and you’re going to have a second chance to be a decent mother with her. We’ll be there, and if you try to do anything else I’ll strangle you with my bare hands, do you understand?”

“Yes.” Dorothy can’t believe this is happening.

“Good. You’re free to help her, Johnny.” Lise walks away from the view.

“You heard her.” Xavi clears his throat. “Lise will wait for you outside the bubble. You guys should get going.”

“Be careful out there, Johnny! Lise’s awful mom! And Mr. Fraud!” Scarlet cheerfully says goodbye to you all.

You wave them goodbye as the call ends…

“It would’ve helped knowing you two have a strained relationship.” Jesse breaks the ice.

“Mind your business.” Dorothy isn’t as happy as one would imagine.

“I-I vouched for you…” Jesse is in shock at this level of hostility.

“And you get my thanks.” Dorothy sighs, she knows she’s lashing out for no reason. “Let’s proceed…”

>>5544379


What do you do?

>Don’t say anything. Now it’s time for San Wich and Naiad to figure this out.
>“Don’t tell me you now want a relationship with Lise…?” You thought Dorothy would be smarter than that.
>“Congratulations. Welcome to the Motley Crew. I’m not a member anymore. Good luck.” This is a terrible introduction.
>“I’m sure you’re going to adore Constance. And I think as long as she cares for you, Lise might open up a little.” Give the terrible neglectful mother a little bit of hope. Hope, you’d never give to any of your fathers.
>Write In.

What’s next?

>Go to the Summit alone. Time to meet Galactic! Dorothy will join Jesse on his quest to find everyone.
>Take Dorothy with you to the Summit. It’d be awkward for her to be around people she doesn’t know aside from Jesse.
>Write In.

(Last Reply of the Day, we continue on Thursday!)

>>5544381
>>“Congratulations. Welcome to the Motley Crew. I’m not a member anymore. Good luck.” This is a terrible introduction.
>Go to the Summit alone. Time to meet Galactic! Dorothy will join Jesse on his quest to find everyone.

>>5544381
>“I’m sure you’re going to adore Constance. And I think as long as she cares for you, Lise might open up a little.” Give the terrible neglectful mother a little bit of hope. Hope, you’d never give to any of your fathers.
She helped Ema. That's one of the biggest reasons Johnny would even bother giving her the time of day right now
>Go to the Summit alone. Time to meet Galactic! Dorothy will join Jesse on his quest to find everyone.
Reach the skies above

>>5544379
Totally forgot about judge contracts. Man, what a handy way of acquiring minions.

Wouldn't want it from any judge except Constance though. I don't trust the Judges to be on humanity's side. We still don't know who the benefactor empowering all the judge entities is, just that they're powerful enough to run all this stuff and keep entities like the Creator bound to its rules. Dorothy's work is for humanity to win this war, and in that sense she represents a threat to the Judges and whatever's behind them.

If there's one thing you can be sure of about the powerful it's that they don't respond well to threats to their power. So a judge who hadn't imprisoned their entity would represent a potential information leak.

>>5544381
>“I’m sure you’re going to adore Constance. And I think as long as she cares for you, Lise might open up a little.” Give the terrible neglectful mother a little bit of hope. Hope, you’d never give to any of your fathers.
>Go to the Summit alone. Time to meet Galactic! Dorothy will join Jesse on his quest to find everyone.

>>5544381
>>“Congratulations. Welcome to the Motley Crew. I’m not a member anymore. Good luck.” This is a terrible introduction.
>>“I’m sure you’re going to adore Constance. And I think as long as she cares for you, Lise might open up a little.” Give the terrible neglectful mother a little bit of hope. Hope, you’d never give to any of your fathers.

>Write-In
Shouldn't we go meet Fiora? We kinda put off doing so and she's the one that knows about our mom and Lokie.

>>5545434
We agreed to meet them at Ema's grave

>>5545650
Yeah so like let's go do that instead of sidetracking up a mountain to meet with Galactic.

>>5546076
That's Ema's grave OUTSIDE the bubble. We CANNOT leave without Galactic

>>5546212
Aah, didn't realize that given the prompt here: >>5543287
We'll get to it all sooner or later anyway so whatevs.

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“Congratulations. Welcome to the Motley Crew. I’m not a member anymore. Good luck.” You extend your hand towards the hologram. She looks down at your hand, unimpressed. You pull it away. “I’m sure you’re going to adore Constance. And I think as long as she cares for you, Lise might open up a little.” You smile.

“Right…” Dorothy can’t handle your mood swings from being goofy to serious. “Can we proceed now?” She’s obviously still upset from what happened.

“Yeah, I think. It all the depends on our cool lil’ buddies.” You’re going to let San Wich and Naiad work their magic.

Naiad poses to show confidence! San tries to match the pose but has to keep staring at the fairy to match it. The two of them walk away to discuss their plans on top of Dorothy’s hologram machine.

“I was keeping one vital piece of information hidden until my parting for dramatic effect. But since my demise has been delayed and this knowledge is going to be relevant to the other world, I’ll withhold it for now.” Dorothy adds some mystery.

“Okay.” You don’t know why bring it up then… “By the way, once you get your body back, you’re going with Jesse to find the others, okay?”

“Wouldn’t that be... awkward?” Dorothy is confused by your decision making. “Those people don’t know who I am.”

“I mean, SOMEONE has to push Jesse’s wheelchair.” You act like this is evident. Jesse disagrees. “Besides, the girls trust Jesse, and my friends trust them, so don't sweat it!”

Naiad and San Wich walk up to you. The little fairy informs you telepathically that they need for Dorothy to wish from the bottom of her cold machine heart to get her human body back to reunite with her daughter. You let them know. Dorothy feels conflicted and embarrassed by this request.

“Your flame’s ability is convoluted.” Jesse doesn’t like it. Naiad looks hurt. You glare at the wheelchair fraud for being mean to the nicest entity you’ve seen. “S-Sorry...”

“S-Should I go for a prayer?” Dorothy is unsure how wishful thinking goes.

“Whatever floats your duck.” You don’t think the specifics are needed. Dorothy hated your response.

“Quack.” The companionship duck agrees tho.

Dorothy claps her hands together… even though she’s a hologram and it shouldn’t do much… but this is the queue for Naiad to start throwing her fairy dust! With that, San Wich starts vibrating! Like some key knowledge hit his head! Then, he moves his hands around and all the shining rocks around the temple start shining until it is impossible to see…! Once everything dies down, the body of a young woman appears before you all…

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>>5546503


“Who are you people…?” It’s younger Dorothy from this world! She’s eating a bowl of cereal. Who eats cereal this late? Anyway, San Wich and Naiad celebrate. It worked! You all decided to ignore this Dorothy for now.

“Free me from the machine.” Hologram Dorothy demands. Jesse follows orders first, but has no idea how. You open up the back of the machine and repeat the scene with Holly Gram by opening the lid.

The flame inside the machine jumps into cereal-eating Dorothy, making her drop the bowl. Good thing it’s made out of plastic and didn’t break. Dorothy’s eyes turn all white, then… she’s back to normal.

“Oh my stars...” Dorothy (?) is having an epiphany. “What… have… I… done?” She stares at her hands, eyes bawling out, now drops on her knees. “What kind of person have I become…?” Dorothy can’t handle what’s happening to her. “AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH….!!!” Dorothy drops face first onto the ground.

“A-Are you okay?” You run to check on her. Dorothy (?) is unconscious. She slowly opens her eyes… Jesse, Naiad and San Wich are all eagerly awaiting and worried about what’s going to happen.

“I believe so. My head has… stabilized.” Dorothy stands up, and grabs her hair into a ponytail. “Thank you, Johnny. Let’s get going.”

“We’re NOT going anywhere until we make sure you’re well.” Jesse is not up to risk anything now.

“Don’t be ridiculous, we need to stop wasting time.” Dorothy grabs Jesse’s wheelchair and starts dragging him away. The duck jumps from Jesse’s lap onto the top of Dorothy’s head. “Johnny, you have to go to the summit. Be careful on your way there.”

“O… Okay, be careful you two.” You don’t know what to say. Something about her feels off… but it’s a welcoming change! Yet it feels wrong in the sense that you’ve known her for being such an ass for so long that her change of attitude is unnerving. Wait, there’s only one exit, why split up here?! You put your mixed feelings to the side and get out of here…

…

You caught up to them in no time because these secret passages aren’t wheelchair friendly. Outside the orphanage the tomato duo were waiting, both confused about who the gal pushing Jesse’s wheelchair is. Since the opportunity presented itself, you introduce Dorothy as another friend from the f u t u r e.

Then you asked the girls if they could lend these two a hand to find Sugar and Leo while you go to the Mirrored Summit to find your last friend. They promptly agreed! Mirjam noted that taking into account how much they’ve eaten lately, they should’ve gone trekking with you — But Grace said it wasn’t necessary with all the exercise you all did last night! Dorothy didn’t understand, but Jesse was beside himself during this exchange. You cut things short before the angry effeminate man uses his wheelchair as the lethal weapon Philonune thinks it is.

>>5546506
You part ways with everyone and begin your arduous walk to the summit of the largest mountain in Xumenlo…

What happens now?

>Nothing. You get to the peak of the mountain and that’s it. Why would anything weird happen?
>A very nice person with good intentions helps you to get to the top of the mountain! Hooray for things being nice!
>A terrible unkind person with murderous intent helps you to get to the top of the mountain… the best place for a murder scene…
>Write In.

(Last Reply of the Day! We continue on Saturday!)

>>5546508
>>A very nice person with good intentions helps you to get to the top of the mountain! Hooray for things being nice!

>>5546508
>A terrible unkind person with murderous intent helps you to get to the top of the mountain… the best place for a murder scene…
Something SPICY

>>5546508
>A very nice person with good intentions helps you to get to the top of the mountain! Hooray for things being nice!
I'm sure this isn't some sort of trap! That would be weird and not-kind!

>>5546508
>A terrible unkind person with murderous intent helps you to get to the top of the mountain… the best place for a murder scene…

>>5546508
>A terrible unkind person with murderous intent helps you to get to the top of the mountain… the best place for a murder scene…

>>5546508
>>A terrible unkind person with murderous intent helps you to get to the top of the mountain… the best place for a murder scene…

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With a determined step, you arrive at the opening pass of the mountain you’re about to climb. There's signage that begs to everyone willing to go to the Mirrored Summit to put notice at the cabin below, in case you get lost. Before you can decide if you want to waste your time putting said notice or not, a luxurious car stops in front of you. The window lowers to show the face of one of the most evil-looking motherfuckers you’ve ever seen in your entire life. He seems to be holding a photo, and double checks it before asking for your attention.

“Youngling! Come over!” The evil man asks you to come over. Working at the clinic gave you an important life lesson and that is to not judge books by their cover! You get closer.

“How can I help you, good sir?” You’re overly polite to show you’re not superficial.

“Are you interested in climbing this mountain?” Mister Evil has a very soft speaking voice.

“Yes, I am! Matter of fact, I need to reach the very top as soon as possible!” You swing your arm upwards with positivity!

“Fruity. Want a lift? I’d enjoy the company. You see, I’m a novelist, and I’m interested in bouncing ideas with anyone during this savory trip.” Mr. Evil’s tender smile lacks any warmth.

“Oh golly! A novelist? Of what kind?” You. Need. To. Be. Really. Nice.

“Murder Mysteries. I’m researching locations for my next grand hit... This time, It’ll be undeniable.” Mr. Evil holds the handlebar tightly.

“Oh! Are you famous, sir?” You slap your thigh with excitement.

“I have made the tabloids once or twice. But with *your* help, I’m certain I’ll be all over the news.” Mr. Evil Writer sure is humble.

“Woah! You have a lot of confidence, sir!”

“Confidence in my research. I need to make sure the Mirrored Summit is the perfect place for Crime Scene #2.” The sinister man chuckles.

“What’s crime scene #2?” You wonder.

“It’s the place where the killer gets away with the crime. Look at it this way, Crime Scene #1 would be a place like this where if you screamed for dear life, someone would notice. But Crime Scene #2 would be the top of the mountain, a place where no matter how much you shout, nobody would come to your rescue if I slash your throat…” The very informative novelist explains. That makes sense to you! “Are you coming?”

“I need to put notice first.” You point at the cabin.

“Aren’t you in a hurry? I don’t believe it’s going to be necessary. Trust me.” He opens the door for you.

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>>5549243

“Sure!” YOU. WON’T. JUDGE. “What’s your name, sir? I’m Phil! And my throat is easily slash-able!”

“Nice to meet you, Phil. I’m Doctor Stefan Saionji.” The Doctor grins from ear to ear.

“Doctor? I thought you were a novelist…” You find this odd, but you’re sure there’s nothing to fear!

“It’s a hobby...” Stefan goes over you to close the door, and helps you with the seat belt.

“Thank you!” You smile.

“Don’t mention it… you’re doing me a tremendous favor, making it all so easy… Hehehe…” Stefan goes full throttle… Good thing you have your seatbelt on!

You have a very pleasant chat with Dr. Stefan Saionji! He really likes going into detail on the murder methods of his fictional cases, but you think he’s just really passionate about his writing. The Doctor is also a very skilled driver going through this mountain with ease. You arrive at the outskirts of the very top of the Mirrored Summit.

“Does it bother you if I leave you here? It’s the only parking spot around.” Dr. Saionji already stops the car.

“You’re not coming with me?” You want to confirm.

“You go ahead, it’s a breathtaking view that’s better enjoyed alone for the first time.” Saionji is doing this for you! How kind!

“I thought this was your first time here…” You raise an eyebrow.

“It was a tidbit in a magazine.” Saionji’s expression is unreadable.

“Ah.” This completely makes sense and doesn’t ring any alarms for you.

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>>5549244

“Before you go, here, a gift for being such a nice target… That’s what I call my friends, if you are wondering.” The cinnamon roll that is Dr. Saionji hands you a sizable suitcase. You noticed the picture he was holding before is embedded in it. It’s a candid photo of you in the same outfit you wore on your date with Chio, right after working at the Nautical Nariko… “Oh dingleberries, that’s mine.” He takes the photo away…

“What was it?” You ask even if you know what it was.

“A picture of my wife.” Saionji’s expression is unreadable.

“Ah, I see…” You’re starting to not trust this man. “What’s in the suitcase anyway?”

“Wait.” Dr. Saionji holds your arm. His expression is still unreadable. “Don’t open it here. Do it outside while the refreshing breeze hits your very slash-able throat.”

“O-Okay.” For reasons that have nothing to be with being superficial, you hold your throat. “See ya…!”

“Have a tasteful end, Phil Noon.” He waves away. You don’t recall telling him your full name…

As soon as you step out of the car, Saionji drives away extremely fast down the mountain…

…

…

>>What do you do?

>OPEN THE SUITCASE.
>THROW THE SUITCASE.
>Walk over to the summit proper to find Calamity. Don’t overthink things!
>Write In.

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

>>5549246
>Calmly place the suitcase on the ground WITHOUT opening or jostling it, and jog up to the summit proper to find Galactic Calamity.
>This dastardly-looking guy, Saionji... You'll try to remember his last name for when you're out of this bubble. You have the power of the internet on your side, and a cop you know from Poker Night to help you look him up in the present!

>>5549246
>Write In.
Have Phil see whats inside

>>5549246
>>5549278
Supporting, but also
>This dastardly-looking guy, Saionji... You'll try to remember his last name for when you're out of this bubble. You have the power of the internet on your side, and a cop you know from Poker Night to help you look him up in the present!

>>5549278
Supporting.

>>5549246
Fuck it. Changing my vote from >>5549251 to backing >>5549278 but retaining
>This dastardly-looking guy, Saionji... You'll try to remember his last name for when you're out of this bubble. You have the power of the internet on your side, and a cop you know from Poker Night to help you look him up in the present!

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You calmly place the suitcase on the ground without opening or jostling it…

…

You can’t deny it anymore, the man who drove you here *might* be suspicious, and whatever is inside this big ass briefcase *might* be dangerous. Maybe you’re being a little presumptuous here, but you strongly feel like that guy could be a… no-good-doer!

…

Darn it! Who are you trying to kid?! He’s miscreant! Appearances might be deceiving, but the guy is the embodiment of an advertising board for evil!

Ugh! This dartardly-looking guy, Saionji… You’ll try to remember his last name for when you’re out of this bubble. You have the power of the internet on your side, and a cop you know from Poker Night to help you look him up in the present! Wait, you met Roger earlier when you helped Lise beat Dorothy, but it just shows you how things go full circle.

Oh right, the evil red briefcase! You need to investigate it! And you know how! You send Philonune to peek inside it. He has night vision, he won’t have any issues distinguishing what’s inside!

…

Philonune reveals there’s a sharp looking woman in a vibrant red suit inside. If for a moment you thought Saionji dumped the corpse of one of his victims on you, you’re happy to announce that she’s alive... Philonune notices her breathing, and believes this woman is ready to act at a moment’s notice. He recommends you act with caution.

…

>>What do you do?

>“Lady, I know you’re in there.” Knock on the Briefcase.
>Yell that you’re leaving the briefcase here, and walk away.
>Open the Briefcase. Ask what’s going on.
>Open the Briefcase while invisible. It’ll give you an edge.
>This is above your pay grade. Silently walk away to meet Galactic.
>Write In.

>>5550482
>>“Lady, I know you’re in there.” Knock on the Briefcase.

>>5550482
>Open the Briefcase while invisible. It’ll give you an edge.

>>5550482
>>This is above your pay grade. Silently walk away to meet Galactic.

>>5550482
>“Lady, I know you’re in there.” Knock on the Briefcase.

>>5550482
>“Lady, I know you’re in there.” Knock on the Briefcase.
>be ready to dodge shit.

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“Lady, I know you’re in there.” You knock on the briefcase to make sure she’s listening to you. No need to play games anymore!

The briefcase’s zip slowly goes around touching every corner of the bag… The lid opens to reveal the lanky sharp-looking woman that Philonune described pointing a gun at you… and waving with her other hand. You’d like to say this is the first time someone pointed a gun at you, but you’d be lying.

“Huh…” You’re supposed to say something that’d save your life.

“Addio, amico.” Welp, she has no qualms about pulling the trigger.

…

You’re in a life and death situation… [QM Note: not really]

**DO SOMETHING.**

>>What do you do?!

>Slap the gun away from her hands. That’s the only way you can react quickly without dying. [Very Hard Roll] [Athletics Based]
>Use your charm to make her fall in love with you. You need to use your best stat, damn it! [Very Hard Roll] [Handsomeness Based]
>Use your intelligence to defeat her like you’ve done many times. [Very Hard Roll] [Courage Based]
>The most obvious answer here is to invoke Philonune, but your *actual* Knowledge stat refuses to help, so, you better do it as a write in or die. [No Roll Required] [Knowledge Based?]
>Galactic Calamity appears to save the day! Wait a minute, this isn’t something you’re doing. This prompt doesn’t even work. [No Roll Required]
>Write In.

>>5550514
>Slap the gun away from her hands. That’s the only way you can react quickly without dying. [Very Hard Roll] [Athletics Based]

>>5550514
>Use your charm to make her fall in love with you. You need to use your best stat, damn it! [Very Hard Roll] [Handsomeness Based]

>>5550514

Sorry everyone, felt really tired all of the sudden, so we'll continue tomorrow!

>>5550514
>>Use your charm to make her fall in love with you. You need to use your best stat, damn it! [Very Hard Roll] [Handsomeness Based]
Maybe we can get info from her?

>>5550514
Is her hair holding hands with itself?

>>5550514
>The most obvious answer here is to invoke Philonune, but your *actual* Knowledge stat refuses to help, so, you better do it as a write in or die. [No Roll Required] [Knowledge Based?]
>Use Philonune to slap the gun away from her.

>>5550551
+1

>>5550536
Yes it is

>>5550514>The most obvious answer here is to invoke Philonune, but your *actual* Knowledge stat refuses to help, so, you better do it as a write in or die. [No Roll Required] [Knowledge Based?]
>Just turn invisible and walk away

>>5550514
>>The most obvious answer here is to invoke Philonune, but your *actual* Knowledge stat refuses to help, so, you better do it as a write in or die. [No Roll Required] [Knowledge Based?]
"But I'm already dead"
Proceed to turn invisible.

>>5550514
Changing vote from >>5550644 to >>5551122

>>5550514
>>5550551
Changing my vote to >>5551122

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(No rolls needed, so...)

The assassin in red opens her eyes to look at you — her target— Her peepers are as white as the surrounding snow, just like the tomboy orphan on the beach from the day before. Oh yeah, this is a snowy mountain, you forgot to mention it, but you Jesse, Grace and Mirjam have given you some clothes to fight the cold up here — including a Goalzilla T-shirt! You already had one, so you’re doubly protected. But you digress.

The most obvious answer here is to summon Philonune, but, huh, for some reason you don’t want to do that. Instead you’re going for something that’s going to come as a surprise! It’s an already known move in your arsenal, but every single fiber in your body is telling you *this* is a magnificent idea! You’re going to do *this*!

You raise an eyebrow. “But I’m already dead...” You slowly lower your opacity to 0% to scare her off.

The woman drops her loaded gun deep into the snow…

“Rest in peace.” The lanky woman clasps her hands in prayer. She picks up the gun and puts it back in the suitcase. Then she begins to walk away with both…

…

...You figure that as long as you’re dead, there’s no reason to waste any time.

>>What do you do?

>Meet with Calamity.
>“You didn’t tell me your name…” Elongate your words to sound like a spirit.
>Write In.

>>5551300
>>Meet with Calamity.

>>5551300
>“You didn’t tell me your name…” Elongate your words to sound like a spirit.

>>5551300
>“You didn’t tell me your name…” Elongate your words to sound like a spirit.

>>5551300
>>“You didn’t tell me your name…” Elongate your words to sound like a spirit.
but keep moving so if she shoots you'll already be away from where you spoke.

>>5551300
>Meet with Calamity.

>>5551300
>“You didn’t tell me your name…” Elongate your words to sound like a spirit.

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“Yoooooou diiiidn’t teeeeell meeee youur naaame…” You elongate your words to sound like a spirit, despite knowing full well the majority of them don’t sound like this. “I caaaaan’t acceeeeeept youuuuur praaaayeeers withouuuuut knowiiiiiing youuuuuur nameee… It’s part of the code…” Wait, you fucked up the last bit.

“Eons ago, when I enjoyed a different kind of life, people used to call me ‘Wichapi Cherrikano’. Hopefully this will suffice. Arrivederci.” The lanky girl in red prays once again before making her leave.

…You are not going to bother to figure out where this name comes from, but you’ll have to eventually. Instead, you’re going to stand here doing nothing until you make sure she’s gone, and assume she got her own name wrong.

…

You’re 100% sure she’s not around anymore, so you’re going to walk to where Galactic supposedly is…

…

A sign welcomes you to the ‘Mirrored Summit’, the top of the mountain is nothing but an abandoned ski spot. You didn’t see this one coming, but Ruby would be happy to teach you how to snowboard if she was here. There’s nothing especially breathtaking about this spot despite having a gorgeous view, so another clue that Saoinji is a big fat liar — you’ll put it in your mental jar of evidence with the repeated lies and the HIRED ASSASSIN.

Right at the edge of the guardrail you find the spaceman watching the skies through his telescope… There are boxes of equipment and luggage inside a tent. You take your invisibility veil off...

“GREETINGS! Care to join this [Star Explorer] for some old fashioned [star gazing]?” Galactic noticed your presence long ago, veil or not… Guess you can’t be stealthy through the snow.

>>What do you do?

>Enjoy a tranquil moment with one of the craziest men you’ve ever met. You need a break after ANOTHER assassination attempt on you…
>Inform Galactic Calamity that it is time to leave this dimension.
>Ask for Hot Chocolate.
>Ask Galactic what he is doing all the way over here.
>Ask Galactic if he likes Snowboarding…
>Write In.

>>5551380
>>Enjoy a tranquil moment with one of the craziest men you’ve ever met. You need a break after ANOTHER assassination attempt on you…

>>5551380
>>Enjoy a tranquil moment with one of the craziest men you’ve ever met. You need a break after ANOTHER assassination attempt on you…
And a hot coco wouldn't hurt either.

>>5551380
>Enjoy a tranquil moment with one of the craziest men you’ve ever met. You need a break after ANOTHER assassination attempt on you…

>>5551380
>Enjoy a tranquil moment with one of the craziest men you’ve ever met. You need a break after ANOTHER assassination attempt on you…

>>5551380
>Enjoy a tranquil moment with one of the craziest men you’ve ever met. You need a break after ANOTHER assassination attempt on you…
Reminiscent of the old man Calamity

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“Sure, I’d love to.” You need a break after that mishap from moments earlier… that little mishap being almost getting ASSASSINATED.

“[HAEIOU]! WELL SAID!” Galactic hops in place like there’s little gravity. “Your [INQUISITIVE SOUL] is ALIVE and WELL. CURIOSITY and COMRADESHIP unites us to marvel at the [COSMOS].” Galactic is incredibly excited to share the wonders of the universe with you. “Now that our [SOULS] are intertwined by the same PURPOSE, I happen to notice your body is running low on ENERGY. Here’s a [RATION] and some [BEVERAGE].”

Galactic hands you a lunchbox and hot cocoa. Then he puts a winter coat over your shoulders… The temperature is lowering.

“Thank you!” You’d reject it if you weren’t hungry.

“IT’S MY PLEASURE. [HAEIOU, HAEIOU, HAEIOU]!” Galactic points upwards as the starry night falls. “GAZE upon the SIGHT the busy [CITY LIGHTS] snatches from us!”

“Woah…” You’re not even using the telescope and everything looks pretty. Naiad is on cloud nine. San Wich is in awe as well.

Yeah, you feel like you can stay here and enjoy this for a while…

>>What do you do?

>Introduce yourself properly. You’re not just a janitor. You’re you!
>Inform Galactic that Esperanza fulfilled her promise. Jesse met Mr. Auburn here.
>Tell Galactic Calamity everything about what’s going on related to the Bubble and leaving. He needs to be up to date.
>Ask Galactic about himself. Maybe you’ll get to know more about his family too.
>Ask Galactic Calamity what the Venus Line is.
>Ask Galactic Calamity if he can take off his helmet…
>Write In.

>>5551484
>Introduce yourself properly. You’re not just a janitor. You’re you!
>Ask Galactic about himself. Maybe you’ll get to know more about his family too.

>>5551484
>Introduce yourself properly. You’re not just a janitor. You’re you!
>Ask Galactic Calamity what the Venus Line is.

>>5551484
>Introduce yourself properly. You’re not just a janitor. You’re you!
>Ask Galactic about himself. Maybe you’ll get to know more about his family too.
>Ask Galactic Calamity what the Venus Line is.

>>5551484
>Introduce yourself properly. You’re not just a janitor. You’re you!
>Ask Galactic about himself. Maybe you’ll get to know more about his family too.

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You introduce yourself properly to Galactic as you go down your meal. Yes, unexpectedly, you’re much more than a simple janitor! You’re unemployed! And, also, a flame user who is very friendly and on amazing terms with a couple of his relatives. He might know some of the things since he was eavesdropping your conversation with Jesse and Fiora, but it doesn’t hurt to make things clear — and answering some plot holes will help you gain his trust.

“FORMIDABLE! Simply FORMIDABLE!” Galactic is astonished at all of this new information. He didn’t see a lot of details you’ve clarified coming. “I have to admit it is quite UPSETTING to realize part of [MY FAMILY] is involved in this at this stage of the [MISSION]. But oh well! [HAEIOU HAEIOU HAEIOU]!”

“You’re on good terms with them, right?” You don’t want to be too presumptuous on this topic.

“[HAEIOU, HAEIOU, HAEIOU!] AFFIRMATIVE! The [Petty Fissures] of the [past] are LONG GONE. WE ARE ONE BIG FAMILY UNIT!” Galactic has no shame in divulging how much he likes his relatives. “Yet… I should call EVERYONE more OFTEN.” Galactic has been slacking on keeping up with the family. “[THANK YOU] for being a [FRIEND] to my FAMILY. [You] will always find an ALLY in this [Star Explorer].”

“It’s the other way around, I’m glad you all consider me a friend.” You’d do anything for those friendly freaks! “Does it bother you if you tell me more about yourself? I know you want to watch the stars.”

“YOU’RE MISTAKEN...” Galactic shakes his head. “I want [YOU] to GAZE upon the [STARS] and their [SURROUNDINGS]! GO AHEAD! THIS [JOY] IS NOT FOR ONLY THIS [DEVOTEE] TO ENJOY!”

You watch the universe through Galactic’s telescope… You’re not sure what to do but be guided by his galactic tour!

“Can you tell me more about you?” You casually ask now that you’re getting the gist of how stargazing goes.

“[YOU] wish to learn more about this [SPACEMAN]? VERY WELL. ONE CAVEAT: I [ENJOY] my [MISSION BRIEFINGS] swift and precise!” Galactic puts his arms around his waist and laughs. “I’m [GALACTIC CALAMITY]. Son of [BLUDGEON CALAMITY]. Sibling to [VINDICTIVE CALAMITY], [HEINOUS CALAMITY], and [VICTORIOUS CALAMITY]. From a young age, this [STARGAZER] had a fascination with [SPACE TRAVELING] and [DISCOVERY]. Can’t recall the reason WHY.” Galactic crosses his arms.

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>>5551601


“One wish: TO BE AN [ASTRONAUT]. This [Former Preschool Teacher] joined our country’s recently formed [SPACE PROGRAM]. Our [MISSION]? To get to the [MOON]. [RESULTS]? UTTER FAILURE. Midway, our [SQUADRON] encountered a [SPACE ANOMALY]. IT was a CALAMITY!!! [HAEIOU, HAEIOU, HAEIOU!!!]” Galactic doesn’t sound as joyful as other times. “All our [CREW MEMBERS] went INSANE. I brought [EVERYONE] back to [EARTH]. I begged to INVESTIGATE the [ANOMALY], TO HELP MY FELLOW [CREW MEMBERS]. BUT I WAS REJECTED... THE [SPACE PROGRAM] WAS [CANCELED]. IT WAS AGONY. PURE AND UNADULTERATED AGONY.”

“And this when you got…” You know where this is going.

“INDEED, [time] passed, and one day [THE MOON] offered ITS SERVICES to this humble [SPACEMAN]. This [STAR EXPLORER] gladly ACCEPTED. She welcomed me back...” Galactic Calamity extends his hand towards the Moon in the sky. “That’s the [END] of the [BRIEFING].”

Woah… you didn’t know there was a space program.

>>What do you do?

>“Don’t tell me that the Venus Line is this Space Anomaly?” If that’s the case, what does it have to do with Bombastus...?
>“Wait, why did she welcome you back? You didn’t reach the moon, did you?” You find an inconsistency! What gives?
>“Sorry… You went through a lot.” You think this is the best Backstory so far. Much better than Henry’s.
>“I never heard of this space program. What gives?” You’re like the target demographic for this shit! This makes no sense.
>Write In.

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

>>5551604
>>“Don’t tell me that the Venus Line is this Space Anomaly?” If that’s the case, what does it have to do with Bombastus...?

>>5551604
>“Wait, why did she welcome you back? You didn’t reach the moon, did you?” You find an inconsistency! What gives?
>“Don’t tell me that the Venus Line is this Space Anomaly?” If that’s the case, what does it have to do with Bombastus...?

>>5551601
>>>“Don’t tell me that the Venus Line is this Space Anomaly?” If that’s the case, what does it have to do with Bombastus...?

>>5551611
+1

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Sorry, everyone, I'm not feeling great today. we're going to continue tomorrow!

>>5552559
Nariko has never disappointed me, because you shouldn't expect much more out of a good cow other than eating, mooing, and milk.

>>5552577
Idk mane, her betrayal and attempt at suicide were both disappointing to me (and by extension Johnny)

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“Wait, why did she welcome you back?” You realize there’s an inconsistency! One so strange, you had to point it out. “You didn’t reach the moon, did you…?”

“During our [FAILED MISSION], my [CREWMATES] and I never stepped on [MOON SOIL]... But the [SPACE ANOMALY] jogged this [humble explorer]’s memory to force me to recall the reason for my unwavering [PASSION]! I, GALACTIC CALAMITY, already reached the [MOON] once before! [HAEIOU, HAEIOU, HAEIOU!]” Galactic starts skipping in place again.

“What? How…?” You need some answers.

“Through the [VENUS LINE]!” Galactic points high up.

“W-Wait, don’t tell me the ‘Venus Line’ and the ‘Space Anomaly’ are one and the same?” You believe the reason the Space Anomaly unlocked one of Galactic’s memories is because it was the same thing all over again! But… if that’s the case, what does it have to do with Bombastus…?

“[AFFIRMATIVE!]” This space madman starts laughing to his heart’s content!

“...You know I tried to puzzle this out by myself, but I think it’s better to ask: What *is* the Venus Line?” You should’ve started here.

“A [place] where you’re in tune with the entire [UNIVERSE] and every [living being] in it. [YOU] become [ONE] with [everyone]’s [thoughts], [feelings], [anxieties], [memories], and [knowledge].” Galactic only speaks from experience and nothing more. Sounds… terrifying…? You’re not a monk or someone like that who would appreciate this otherworldly experience.

“How come the Venus Line became a space anomaly?” This sounds more like spiritualistic shit than space shit! It’s like being in a higher state of being than visiting a better Pluto.

“The [VENUS LINE] is connected through the entire [GALAXY]. IT MERELY APPEARED THERE. Any other [ANALYSIS] is [PURE CONJECTURE].” Galactic is dying to know.

“So you fell out to the moon by accident after you went into the Venus Line...?” Back to puzzling things again.

“[AFFIRMATIVE!] [HAEIOU!] This [SPACEMAN] was a mere [CHILD] playing at the PARK before getting DRAGGED IN! WHAT A [JOYOUS OCCASION].” Galaxy thinks he’s the luckiest man alive. Which makes you wonder...

“How are you even alive...?” You raise an eyebrow. If you’re exposed in space, shouldn’t you, like, instantly die…?

“THAT’S ONE OF THE [MYSTERIES] THIS STARGAZER IS [PLANNING] TO RESOLVE! [HAEIOU, HAEIOU, HAEIOU, HAEIOU, HAEIOU!!!]” The astronaut poses as he swims in laughter. This is one wish Naiad can’t help you with…

“So you’ve reached the Venus Line twice, huh?” That sounds frightening once, you can’t imagine doing it twice.

“THRICE! I expected a FOURTH, but I ENDED UP [HERE].” Galactic shrugs. That’s the most casual he has ever acted. “[CURIOSITY] is the FUEL that embarks us onto [GREAT ADVENTURES]! And [THIS] is one of THEM!” The spaceman loves every moment, even if things don’t go according to plan…

>>5553490


You’ve learned a lot. You can live without knowing all of the details you haven’t delved into…

But what does it say about your [Inquisitive Soul] if you don’t seek all the answers?

>>What do you do?

>Ask Galactic how he showed up here. You doubt he touched the Bubble…
>Thrice? So he got teleported as a child, and went into the Space Anomaly when he became an astronaut…. What’s the third one? Ask him!
>Tell Galactic that whenever he’s ready, it’s time to go…
>Ask about his family. He didn’t drop much information about any of them earlier. And you wish to know about the Doc and the Nurse!
>Write In.

>>5553491
>Ask Galactic how he showed up here. You doubt he touched the Bubble…

>>5553491
>>Ask about his family. He didn’t drop much information about any of them earlier. And you wish to know about the Doc and the Nurse!

>>5553491
>Thrice? So he got teleported as a child, and went into the Space Anomaly when he became an astronaut…. What’s the third one? Ask him!
>(Look at the Moon with the telescope, only because Galactic really loves it.)
>Tell Galactic that whenever he’s ready, it’s time to go…

>>5553492
I'll change to this

>>5553491
>>5553501
Supporting.
Galactic is turning out to be my favorite character.

>>5553491
>>Ask Galactic how he showed up here. You doubt he touched the Bubble…

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“Hell yeah! By the way, how did you get here?” You doubt Galactic went through the Bubble or some other anomaly sucked him here.

“With this [INCREDIBLE DEVICE].” Galactic takes out from his pocket a little clock thingy that is both similar to your special goggles and the hologram machine in design.

“Woah, what’s this?” You don’t think it is as cool as the stars, but you feel like you’re being influenced by Galactic.

“After a [SUCCESSFUL EXPERIMENTATION PERIOD], this ASTRONAUT can safely ATTEST that it is a [TELEPORTING DEVICE].” Galactic shakes it for some reason. “IT’S NO LONGER USABLE…” That’s the saddest you’ve ever heard Galactic talk. Though, by the hint of his voice, he’s planning on repairing it.

“How did you get your hands on this?” You want to pick it up, but Galactic is awfully possessive of the little trinket.

“[THE INTERNET]! [HAEIOU, HAEIOU, HAEIOU, HAEIOU, HAEIOU!]” Galactic likes being swift with his explanations, but there’s a limit. You raise an eyebrow to show him you expect him to continue. “In my [QUEST] to REACH THE [VENUS LINE] once again, this STAR EXPLORER stumbled upon [SECRET GOVERNMENT FILES] mentioning the accounts of a [HIGH RANKED OFFICIAL] with a [STRANGE PHENOMENON] he ultimately described as the [VENUS LINE].”

You wonder how one person ‘stumbles’ on secret government files, but when it comes to Galactic, you bet neither a logical or an illogical explanation will leave you at peace…

“In this [FILE], THE [AGENT] recounted the events of a [MAD SCIENTIST] opening AN ESCAPE PORTAL TO THE [VENUS LINE] using a [TRINKET] of similar characteristics to the [ONE] in my HANDS...” Galactic holds the artifact high in the air to show its importance. “With [HIRED HELP] from [THE DEEP WEB], TOGETHER WE FOUND THE [DEVICE]! The ONLY ONE of its KIND on the WHOLE [EARTH]. AND THIS [INQUISITIVE SOUL] COULD NOT REMAIN PATIENT!”

“So, you used it immediately?” You assume.

“[NEGATIVE].” Galactic shakes his head. “AFTER [IT] CHARGED.”

“Ah, so that’s how it goes.” That’s not an important distinction… You look at the Moon with the telescope.

The celestial bodies are as wonderful as ever…

You know for sure the file must’ve been written by Constance’s dad, and the scientist is Professor Bombastus.

>>What do you do?

>Ask Galactic who he hired for this research.
>Ask Galactic if the scientist in question is Bombastus. Might be a lead.
>Tell Galactic that whenever he’s ready, it’s time to leave this place…
>Ask Galactic if he wants to know anything about you. You're an open book with many confusing chapters.
>Write In.

>>5553651
>>Ask Galactic if the scientist in question is Bombastus. Might be a lead.
>Ask Galactic if he wants to know anything about you. You're an open book with many confusing chapters.

>>5553652
+1

>>5553652
+1

>>5553651
>>>Ask Galactic if the scientist in question is Bombastus. Might be a lead.
>>Ask Galactic if he wants to know anything about you. You're an open book with many confusing chapters.

>>5553651
>>5553652
+1

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“Galactic, I have one question about your story.” You say as you continue to appreciate the universe up there. “Is the scientist in your story a man called ‘Alexander Bombastus’?”

“AFFIRMATIVE...” Galactic finds it suspicious that you know this.

“Hmm.” You have a lead that you’re not sure how to follow. “By the way, if you want to know anything about me, feel free to ask.”

“Are you part of the [XI PSI PI]?” Galactic doesn’t hesitate to ask.

“No. What’s that? Sounds like gangsters.” You have literally no idea what he’s talking about.

“THE [CREW] THIS SPACEMAN HIRED FOR THE [INVESTIGATION]. GREAT at [INFORMATION GATHERING]…” The Stargazer sighs in relief in his own unique way. Why do you need a bunch of professionals when you have a bunch of cats and her schizophrenic leader instead? “[XI PSI PI] disbanded after BETRAYING their [BOSS] months ago.” Basically, Galactic finished the investigation on his own.

“Interesting.” You cross your arms. They sound like a bunch of losers to you. “So, only you and these people know about the teleport device?”

“CORRECT.” Galactic skips in place. It’s them and the government people involved, and you look too young to be a government official. “Then… This HUMBLE TEACHER would like to know how you ACQUIRED this information. I’M READY FOR THE BRIEFING.” You know he likes them brief, so

“Well…” You tell the tale of a certain duck that couldn’t stop quacking…

“[UNDERSTOOD]. This [NEWLY ACQUIRED INFORMATION] fills the missing gaps in the [FILE].” Galactic begins pondering how this affects everything he has done so far. This confirms it, this isn’t Danforth’s file, but Strangelove’s. But why two different files for the same event? Unless, these files were delivered to different people. Not like knowing this helps you at all…

“Anything else? I’m open to all kinds of questions.” You shouldn’t have said that. Last time someone had this privilege, he learned you slept with his aunts. Well, it’s not like you have that type of relationship with anyone from his family! You’re just very good friends with them!

“AFFIRMATIVE. What’s [YOUR] favorite [PLANET]?” Galactic wants you to look at the sky again. “Then… tell me what [you] think about my FAMILY. About [UNCLE NED], About [Cousin Kata].”

Like a true Calamity, you spent some strangely wholesome time with Galactic... You told him a lot about your personal life, how you got your flame, and the adversities you faced thanks to having it. When you tell him what you’ve done, Galactic didn’t question anything, not even for one moment, he even congratulated you on getting the Crystal Piece. The Spaceman will gladly be in your corner as long as you keep doing your best! And you think you’ll help him reach the Venus Line!

>>5553783

Like it or not, you formed an alliance with Galactic Calamity! He goes to the beat of his own drum, so you better call for him when it’s necessary…

>>What do you do now?

>It’s time… It’s time to leave the Bubble!
>Tell Galactic where the meeting spot is, and ask him to tell the others you forgot you needed to do something. You need to look for a certain someone! For closure! (Write In Who! It’s a 1-on-1 conversation with ANYONE here.) (Highly Encouraged.)
>Write In.

>>5553784
Anybody have any idea on who we should see before we go?

>>5553784
>>Tell Galactic where the meeting spot is, and ask him to tell the others you forgot you needed to do something. You need to look for a certain someone! For closure! (Write In Who! It’s a 1-on-1 conversation with ANYONE here.) (Highly Encouraged.)
Cheese girl

>>5553784
>Tell Galactic where the meeting spot is, and ask him to tell the others you forgot you needed to do something. You need to look for a certain someone! For closure! (Write In Who! It’s a 1-on-1 conversation with ANYONE here.) (Highly Encouraged.)
Kobashi

>>5553784
>>>Tell Galactic where the meeting spot is, and ask him to tell the others you forgot you needed to do something. You need to look for a certain someone! For closure! (Write In Who! It’s a 1-on-1 conversation with ANYONE here.) (Highly Encouraged.)
>Cheese girl

>>5553799
This or Sieb, either or

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Fuck! You’re planning on leaving, but you just recall you need to meet with someone before getting out of this Bubble Dimension! Heck, it might not be the only person, but you need to start somewhere. As he’s packing, you tell Galactic about your blunder, and plead to him if he can go on his own to the meeting spot and tell everyone to be a little patient. The Spaceman —not only receives this well— but looks quite excited! He lets you know he had a fun idea that he couldn’t do with you. When you asked why, he told you to look — then the madman jumped down from the cliff…! He waves goodbye as his laughter echoes through the mountains.

…

Yeah, you wouldn’t have done that. You have enough courage to do that, but you, huh, totally don’t want to do anything unnecessarily risky, you promised it to Amelia… But you have to admit that it looks so much faster. Now you need to climb down this mountain…

“Friend, that won’t be necessary!” San Wich grabs your attention to offer his help. “With Naiad’s help, together we can bring anyone here as long as they’re not far away!” Wait, distance is important? Huh, you really don’t have a clue how their powers work.

“Huh, I really don’t think a freezing mountain is a nice meeting spot. I prefer to go where they are.” You decline.

“But what if they teleport you where you want instead, Partner?” Philonune has a nice idea!

Naiad — with a sick dance — lets you know that it is possible! You only need to wish it from the bottom of your heart! You wonder what makes her decide to either communicate telepathically or through dancing. Maybe she felt in a feisty mood.

“Huuh… You sure this isn’t taxing to any of you?” You don’t want to squeeze them to exhaustion.

Naiad and San Wich shake their heads. They know they will be fine!

“Huh, I guess I only need to do it once to get down from here.” You can walk if you need to visit someone else. “Okay, let’s do it!” You won’t clasp your hands like Dorothy. You’re not a geek. “Huuuh…” You’re not sure who to visit first. Or only. Maybe you don’t need to go to more than one place. Or maybe you do. You’ll see how things develop...

“From the bottom of your heart, friend!” San Wich is waiting for you to get things going.

“Yeah, the bottom of my heart…” Okay, time to explore your heart a little…

…

…

Hmm… You want some cheese… Not any cheese, Pascaline’s cheese! The best cheese in the entire Bubble Dimension! That reminds you, you have her number, maybe you should give her a call and —

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>>5553893

When did you get here?! Where are you? This place smells great! Like Cheese!

“Phil? Is that you?” An incredulous cheese goddess is befuddled because — to her — you literally appeared from thin air!

Not only does this mysterious place smell great, you’re also in good company! Pascaline is here!

Sadly, this is all we have for this thread! Thanks for playing! And until next time!

>>5553895
Thanks for running

>>5553895
Thanks for running

>>5553895
Thanks for running
Let's keep this train going!