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>>5818257

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>>5818257
>>Mama Bodil. You need to tell Mama that entertaining Ayde is no longer necessary.

>>5818257
>Mama Bodil. You need to tell Mama that entertaining Ayde is no longer necessary.

>>5818257
>>Call the Hotel you stayed at and tell the receptionist she’s a fool.

>>5818257
>Mama Bodil. You need to tell Mama that entertaining Ayde is no longer necessary.

>>5818257
>>Mama Bodil. You need to tell Mama that entertaining Ayde is no longer necessary.

>>5818257
>Mama Bodil.
>Also, write a memo to yourself to remember to call up that Hotel and tell the receptionist she’s a fool, then stick it in your wallet so you don't forget it (but end up sticking it in a spot where you instantly forget it.)

>>5818326
this

>>5818326
Supporting this too.

>>5818326
+1

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You call Mama Bodil first, the conversation is brief and coded, not by your choice but Bodil’s. You didn’t outright say that you have the documents, but she got it, she masked her happiness, said some short words, and hung up. The only instruction the mafia leader gave you was to keep the line open until she calls you back. Every second counts, so you understand.

Minutes pass, you catch your breath, you feel like you’re halfway there. In the meantime, you write yourself a memo to remember to call up that Hotel and tell the receptionist that she’s a fool! You put it in your trusty wallet in the safe spot you never check unless you remember that you put something in there once! Then the phone rings.

“Congratulations, kids! Mama is so proud!” Mama Bodil is exuberant about your accomplishments! “Ayde didn’t catch on to anything. We're clear.”

“Thank you, Mama Bodil.” You smile from this side even if she can’t see it.

“He isn’t as sharp as he used to be. This is what being surrounded by Yes Men does to a mother flipper.” Bodil says half-jokingly. “You all okay?”

“We’re dead tired, but we’re all good. We’ll be returning soon.” You let her know.

“Good. Tell Eddie to hurry up, I need you all here. We have to figure out what to do with those papers.” Mama Bodil sighs.

“What do you mean?” You have a plan already! Or some sort of plan. A loose course of action? Point is, you were going to give the information to Wessam! Why the change?

“Sorry, kid, I had to give Ayde something to keep him around AND look less suspicious.” Mama Bodil laments. “I mentioned the journalist guy you kids talked about. Ayde put it all together in an instant and decided to pay him a visit. You called just in time or else I would’ve tried to stop him, and that… wouldn’t have ended pretty.” You hear Mama Bodil’s cracking her knuckles.

“Do you think he’s in danger?” You ask.

“Oh yeah, undoubtedly.” Mama Bodil doesn’t hesitate. “Yuck, I spent an hour around that fool and now I sound like him…”

“Give me a moment, Mama Bodil. I’ll give him a call. See ya.” You hang up and quickly try to reach Wessam to no avail. He’s not picking up the phone.

This is less than ideal…

What’s the plan?

>Change course! To the Newspaper Office! You’ll have to intercept Ayde!
>Find a way to contact Kangaroo Man and hand him the papers instead. You’re not a hero, you’re trying to help Vera.
>Send the papers to another news station. They can’t all be corrupt, right? You live in a democracy… of sorts!
>Write In.

>>5818378
>>Find a way to contact Kangaroo Man and hand him the papers instead. You’re not a hero, you’re trying to help Vera.

>>5818378
>Change course! To the Newspaper Office! You’ll have to intercept Ayde!

>>5818393
I'll switch to this!

>>5818398
Actually, upon thinking about it. I think it's better if we just
>Find a way to contact Kangaroo Man and hand him the papers instead. You’re not a hero, you’re trying to help Vera.

>>5818378
>Find a way to contact Kangaroo Man and hand him the papers instead. You’re not a hero, you’re trying to help Vera.

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Welp, you’d love to warn Wessam, but if he can’t pick up the phone, well, he’s looking for the proverbial baseball bat in the face. You’ll keep trying until you reach him though, you owe him that much. But plans have changed, and you need to figure out a new way to get Vera out of this pickle. You have an idea…

Pushing Vera along, you return to the Ewing Family’s office with the prize in hand. Mama Bodil congratulated you in person and gave you another big hug! You’re starting to like these. Anyway, she informs you that Dylan went over with Ayde to keep an eye on things there, and to showcase that the family hasn’t changed allegiance. So, it’s just you four, including the sleeping cheesy lady. Sadly, she’ll be out for hours, so you gotta improvise instead of relying on her magic.

You don’t waste time and throw away the possibility of contacting Kangaroo Man to get the information out there, or, at the very least, learn through him about someone who could. Mama Bodil agrees that the plan is sound in practice, but without a name, a face, or any other information, finding Kangaroo Man is close to impossible. But she didn’t take into account that you had something prepared.

“Hand me a pen and some paper at once!” You ask in haste. Well, you didn’t have it prepared, but the idea was there.

With the utensils at your disposal, you use your iffy art skills to draw an anthropomorphic depiction of Kangaroo Man.

“This is the man we’re looking for?” Mama Bodil takes a good look at the awful drawing. “You have some skills, kid.” She likes it!

“Thank you.” You didn’t know anyone would appreciate your lack of skills. “He was around this restaurant I told you about. Spying on the reunion there.”

“I’ll hear a new one for skipping that.” Mama Bodil is worried about the future. “I better not show my face around there. Eddie, you got that zone. Where else does this kid like snooping around?”

What do you do?

>The Zoo. He’s a kangaroo after all.
>It’s better to find a way to wake up Vera instead of running around like headless chickens.
>The Party’s headquarters might be a good place to look into. Even though it’s on fire…
>If Kangaroo Man is looking into the mafia, he should be where the mafia is, right? Maybe Mama Bodil needs to meet with her boss and look around...
>Write In.

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

>>5818470
>>If Kangaroo Man is looking into the mafia, he should be where the mafia is, right? Maybe Mama Bodil needs to meet with her boss and look around...

>>5818470
>The Zoo. He’s a kangaroo after all.
Thanks for running!

>>5818470
>The Zoo. He’s a kangaroo after all.

>>5818545
+1 lol roll with the level 1 knowledge

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“The Zoo.” You exclaim with confidence. He’s a kangaroo after all. By this time of the day, his daily stroll out of his cage must’ve come to an end, so he should be back. For some odd reason, Vera is having a nightmare, it’s like she felt a disturbance of some kind.

“You got that kid well scouted.” Mama Bodil has you in high regard. Well, she didn’t see how you got the documents, so it makes sense that she trusts you on this. “Eddie, get some copies of this. We’re deploying after.”

“Yes, boss.” Eddie takes your awful drawing to the copier. You feel like the guy who defected would be the only one rejecting all of this, but he’s not here anymore.

The plan shifted before being deployed, mainly because of what to do with Vera, the most sensible course of action would’ve been leaving her at the office, but you’re certain she won’t take kindly to it once she wakes up. As long as she’s near you, she’ll be fine, Mama Bodil took this into consideration for the plan; in other words, you all four will make a trip together to the Zoo to find the marsupial. You and Eddie will look around, while Mama Bodil and Vera stay inside the car.

You arrive at the von Riegel National Zoo and Animal Reserve. You and Eddie pay the fee (students go for free but, huh, these are school hours...) and immediately split from one another to cover the most ground. Immediately your eyes latch on the map to search for the kangaroo section! You head there!

Hold on just a moment, you have realized that… none of these kangaroos are him! And they’re much taller than you thought. Maybe he’s a baby marsupial? Will you have to check in those things’ pouches? That’d be risky and —

One of the animal caretakers senses your impure thoughts and asks you if you need anything. You show her your awful drawing and ask her if she has seen Kangaroo Man. She says she saw him near the Monkey’s enclosure, and that you should trust her, she’s a kangaroo expert — you thank the kangaroo woman and walk away.

“I found you!” You gleefully approach Kangaroo Man! The Kangaroo Woman was right! So right!

“Huh? What are you doing here?” Kangaroo Man is beyond surprised by your presence here.

“I’m the one who should say that! You’re in the wrong enclosure.” Why are you in the Monkey’s enclosure?! This guy doesn’t know his character!

“I like monkeys…” Kangaroo Man doesn’t know how to reply to this obvious plot hole. “Forget it. What do you need? I don’t have much time.”

How do you respond?

>“I got the secret blackmail documents you told me about. The Journalist I trusted is busy, so I’m asking you what I should do instead.” Get straight to the point.
>“You don’t have time? Why?” Waste time to know more!
>“Follow me.” Bring Kangaroo Man over to the car. You need to keep the secrecy.
>Write In.

>>5819832
>>“I got the secret blackmail documents you told me about. The Journalist I trusted is busy, so I’m asking you what I should do instead.” Get straight to the point.

>>5819832
>>“I got the secret blackmail documents you told me about. The Journalist I trusted is busy, so I’m asking you what I should do instead.” Get straight to the point.

>>5819832
>>“Follow me.” Bring Kangaroo Man over to the car. You need to keep the secrecy.

>>5819832
>“Follow me.” Bring Kangaroo Man over to the car. You need to keep the secrecy.

>>5819832
>“Follow me.” Bring Kangaroo Man over to the car. You need to keep the secrecy.

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“Follow me.” You need Kangaroo Man to follow you to the car.

“Sorry, where do you want me to go?” Kangaroo Man is unsure about what’s happening.

“To a private place, so we can talk more freely.” You briefly let him know.

“Ah, you must’ve gotten some progress done.” Kangaroo Man assumes.

“We hit the jackpot, but we have a problem, come over and I’ll explain.” You inform that this is a done deal.

“Sounds enticing, but I have a date to get through first.” Kangaroo Man tries to codify his message. “If I stand them up, they’re going to break my legs.”

“You do?” You raise an eyebrow.

“The zoo is a good meeting spot.” Kangaroo Man shrugs.

“I thought you were here visiting your family.” You shrug back.

Before the absolutely stupefied Kangaroo Man can muster a response, two middle aged men approach you two, one has a wide build, is wearing sunglasses, and eating an excessive amount of walnuts; and the other dresses like a salary man with glasses. They both have mean mugs regardless of the other externalities.

“Two kids? Two kids are our informants, Garcia?” The Salary Man is already let down.

“Kwehehe, give ‘em them a chance, Perez. What do you have for us, boys?” Walnut man is more receptive about this.

“My buddy here isn’t involved.” Kangaroo Man dismisses your involvement. “Right?”

How do you respond?

>“Sorry, I’m not. But he isn’t going to meddle with you either! You look dangerous!” Pull Kangaroo Man away towards the car without his input.
>“Yeah, I’m not. Sorry for the misunderstanding, I’ll be over there minding my own business.” Walk away and wave like a good boy.
>“No, I’m totally in. Now, spill the goods, Kangaroo Man.” Pretend you fit here out of panic.
>Write In.

>>5819982
>>“Yeah, I’m not. Sorry for the misunderstanding, I’ll be over there minding my own business.” Walk away and wave like a good boy.

>>5819982
>>“No, I’m totally in. Now, spill the goods, Kangaroo Man.” Pretend you fit here out of panic.

>>5819985
+1

>>5819982
>>“No, I’m totally in. Now, spill the goods, Kangaroo Man.” Pretend you fit here out of panic.

>>5819982
>>“No, I’m totally in. Now, spill the goods, Kangaroo Man.” Pretend you fit here out of panic.
I'll change to this to break the tie

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“No, I’m totally in. Now spill the goods, Kangaroo Man.” You pretend to fit in here out of sheer panic.

“Don’t listen to him.” Kangaroo Man wants you out of here.

“I mean, you should be the one talking.” You point out.

“We’re merely acquaintances, we barely know each other.” Kangaroo Man explains.

“Oh yeah? Prove it.” You cross your arms.

“What’s my name?” Kangaroo Man chuckles after asking.

“Huh, uhm…” Your mind goes blank.

“They’re taking the piss, Garcia.” Perez scolds the Walnut Man.

“Eh, it’s funny.” Walnut Man Garcia doesn’t care.

“Just leave, I swear I’ll help you out.” Kangaroo Man makes a promise he will soon regret.

“Okay, fine. But you need to tell me what’s going on too.” You remain firm despite your noodle legs trying to give up on you.

You leave them alone for a bit to pay attention to the hilarious monkeys…

Several minutes later, Kangaroo Man approaches you with his usual tranquil expression. He never lost his cool, despite you feeling like he was about to break. You ask him what was all that about, and he explains to you that those guys are SCI officers (A different branch of the Police), he was acting as a disgruntled member of the party and hinted at them that, instead of laying low, the money laundering schemes from within are still going on in hopes they keep their investigation going. Of course, Kangaroo Man provided some leads that linked party members to the mafia.

“...The SCI only moves a finger when money is involved.” Kangaroo Man explains.

“Ah, that was more boring than I expected.” You lament.

“You keep your expectations high, huh?” Kangaroo Man chuckles.

“I thought you were going to scold me for the stunt I pulled.” You change topics.

“You did that out of idiocy? I thought you were pressuring me to cooperate with you.” Kangaroo Man finds you baffling.

“Yeah, that’s what I did. Glad you caught on to it.” You take the credit. He doesn’t believe you. “Now follow me!”

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>>5820158

You somehow managed to drag Kangaroo Man inside the car. He’s sitting in the middle, pressure mounting from every direction.

“Perhaps I’m the only true idiot here.…” Kangaroo Man groans about the position he got himself into.

“You call this ‘Kangaroo Man’? He’s a Kangaroo Kid!” Mama Bodil has a good laugh.

“I did write down that he’s small.” You point at your drawing.

“……….” Kangaroo Kid grabs the copy from your hands and stares at it in silence. “This is the first time that I can remember that something managed to deeply offend me…”

“…” Vera is still asleep but twitches for some reason.

“Moving on, we got the documents, but the journalist guy I trusted is unavailable, what should we do?” You get into the meat and potatoes of the issue.

“Truly impressive!” Kangaroo Man doesn’t quite believe it. “Let me think for a moment… Uhm… I have a plethora of ideas.”

“List them.” Mama Bodil wants to hear them.

“You can hand over the documents to me and I’ll deal with this.” Kangaroo Man proposes first. Nobody is really excited about this idea but him. “Bring the documents to the Observer anyway. The entire newspaper is fairly reliable as far as I know.”

“We can’t. Ayde is in there now.” Bodil shakes her head.

“You can send them to a rivaling political party. We have quite a few to choose from.” Kangaroo Man proposes. No one is in favor. “You can leak the documents online?”

“Kid, stop playing around. Tell us what your real plan is.” Mama Bodil can read the marsupial’s body language pretty well.

“The two most realistic options are… well…to hand them over to the country’s main news network. I know a way to contact one of the most famous reporters there: Jeremy Ness. He abhors the party, and will gladly spread around any disparaging rhetoric against it.” Kangaroo Man dislikes whoever this guy is. “And the other one is to deliver them directly to a person of major influence in the entire country… One of its owners.”

“Owners?” You raise an eyebrow. You’re a democracy of sorts! The country belongs to nobody!

“Have you heard about Nigel Koroma?” Kangaroo Man wonders. You have no idea who he’s talking about, but he sounds like a loser.

“Hey, kid, what’s up with you?” Mama Bodil sees red flags on that Kangaroo’s pouch.

“I’m well connected in the luckiest way possible. My new year’s parties are out of this galaxy. Can’t say more.” Kangaroo Man chuckles uncomfortably.

>>5820163


What’s the plan?

>Bring the information to Jeremy Ness. The Iffy News Reporter.
>Bring the information to Nigel Koroma. One of this country’s owners.
>Hand over the documents to Kangaroo Man and wish him luck.
>Fuck it, you’re going to the Lokyo Observer’s office. Face Ayde, help Wessam, be brave.
>Fuck the plan, ask what the true identity of Kangaroo Man is.
>Write In.

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

>>5820166
>>Bring the information to Jeremy Ness. The Iffy News Reporter.
If he hates him we'll at least make sure that he gets slandered

>>5820169
+1, Nigel is a deathtrap

>>5820166
>>Bring the information to Nigel Koroma. One of this country’s owners.

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“I think we should give the guy who hates Ayde a copy of the documents.” You suggest. “He’ll make sure he gets slandered.”

“Jeremy Ness?” Eddie asks to confirm. You nod back.

“I didn’t suggest anything that I don’t believe in, so...” Kangaroo Kid doesn’t object to the idea.

“That moron is really funny! Let’s do it!” Mama Bodil likes the idea for the wrong reasons.

“You enjoy watching his spiel?” Kangaroo Kid is trying to gauge what kind of person Mama Bodil is.

“Have you seen him get angry? He’s so over the top it’s comical! Right, Eddie?” Mama Bodil slaps her thigh.

“Huh, yeah, and he tells it like it is.” Eddie ironically enjoys this guy. You don’t know what kind of guy he is.

“You’re too young to be a hardass, kid. It’s TV.” Mama Bodil perceives where this is going by looking at Kangaroo Man’s expression.

“I’m not judging.” Kangaroo Man acts surprised. You feel like you’re missing some context by not knowing who this lousy reporter guy truly is. You’d ask, but there’s no time to waste. “Drive us to the Channel 11 TV station. He sleeps at his office.”

“He does…?” You raise an eyebrow. How does Kangaroo Man know?

“He was evicted because he forgot to pay his property tax, and now he’s acting like he’s on a crusade to preserve freedom by continuing to refuse.” Kangaroo Man explains.

“That’s… not how he explained it.” Eddie feels a little uncomfortable about this, huh, truth.

“A-ha! What a clown! See? Guy’s funny!” Mama Bodil chuckles as she tries to get you on board her side. You’re not sure if you want to rely on this guy now, but it’s better to all agree with a bad idea instead of everyone doing a bunch of good ones! This manner of thinking will get you in trouble in the future, you need new mottos. “Can you get us a meeting with him, Kangaroo Kid?”

“Certainly, if it’s anything like last time, he’s going to meet only two of you. So, choose wisely.” Kangaroo Man smiles and leaves the choice to Mama Bodil.

Mama Bodil starts thinking it over… Your input will be welcomed.

Do you want to go?

>Yee.
>Nah. (Eddie replaces you.)

Who else should go?

>Mama Bodil.
>Kangaroo Man.
>Eddie. (If you send Eddie twice, a new Eddie will show up to join the other.)
>Write In.

>>5821414
>>Yee.
>Kangaroo Man.

>>5821418
Support

>>5821418
+1

>>5821418
>>>Yee.
>>Kangaroo Man.

>>5821414
>>Yee
must see it through till the end.
>>Kangaroo Man.

>>5821414
>Nah. (Eddie replaces you.)
>Eddie.
Double Edds?

>>5821414
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6EoRBvdVPQ
>Kangaroo Man

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“Me and Kangaroo Man should go.” You suggest to Mama Bodil. “It’d be riskier if anyone else does it.”

“I’m listening…” Mama Bodil does sound disappointed that she won’t go.

“Me?” Kangaroo Man wasn’t expecting to be considered for this.

“You want to arrange a meeting you won’t attend?” Eddie finds this odd.

“It is odd, but not unheard of. Every higher-up has a secretary.” Kangaroo Man doesn’t see the big issue. “I assure you that your trust won’t be misplaced if you decide for me to go. We all are raring for the same objective.” He doesn’t know where the documents are and fails to point at them. This endears him to Mama, who now turns to you.

“Kid, you’re always a little more ballsier than I believe.” Mama Bodil grins at you. “Are you sure you’re not overextending yourself? Mama doesn’t want to worry.” Her boastful self gets serious.

“It’s just a meeting.” You shrug.

“Fine, you’re on. We’ll be around in case another disaster happens.” Mama Bodil won’t negotiate on this.

“The boss has a bad hunch, that’s not good.” Eddie is lamenting something that hasn’t happened.

“Shut it. It’s a bad omen to say it out loud.” Mama Bodil gets grumpy with her subordinate.

“I don’t believe in hunches, but people tend to tell me that I’m a lucky bastard. And the same people say that luck tends to rub on others.” Kangaroo Man tries to help ease her worries. “We’ll stick together.”

“Thanks, Kangaroo Man.” You nod.

“So, at what point are you going to ask me my name?” Kangaroo Man is tired of waiting.

“Just your codename is enough. Let’s go!” Mama Bodil demands Eddie to drive you forward.

In what feels like no time, you arrive at the Channel 11 TV Station. During the trip, Kangaroo Man booked a meeting with the weasel reporter, it wasn’t a quick thing to do, but he got it done. Sadly, that kept everyone from talking about anything. You’re enjoying the company of the rest of the family, and Vera, even if she’s asleep. It’s time for you to leave the car.

“We’ll keep your girlfriend safe.” Mama Bodil smacks you on the back as you go. “I take care of my family, and you’re part of it. I know you know, but I know you need to hear it again. Now go.”

“Thanks, Mama Bodil.” You pat Vera’s head before leaving as a sign of good fortune. With the documents in your hands, it’s time for the meeting.

This is your first time at a TV station, you were expecting more than one building, but it’s just a big tower in the middle of the city. It looks fairly ordinary for a modern office space, the logo of the station is everywhere, from the walls, to the workers’ uniforms, the cameras, and even the flowerpots! You feel like they’re there to cover up something instead of being a conscious decision to brand it all.

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>>5821727

There’s a considerable amount of unrest, the terrorist attack at the Green Party’s headquarters is the talk among every member of the station. You would’ve thought that if this incident is so important, the news guy you’re about to meet should be busy, but, what do you know?

Your time at the reception was brief, you’re quickly shown the way to the elevators. People come and go, and it takes some time before you and Kangaroo Man can board one. Luckily, it ended up being only the two of you in your ride. Kangaroo Man told you that he’s going to handle the meeting.

You get to the 22nd Floor, and head to an interview room, it appears the entire floor is just for that. Almost empty rooms with a couple of places to sit, a table in the middle, and a plant. That’s it. It’d make a Police Station blush.

Inside Room P, you meet with the man you were looking for. Odd detail, but the P on the door was peeled off. Odd.

You’re introduced to Jeremy Ness, a news reporter and former sports journalist. He looks, talks, and acts like an asshole. Plain and simple. His assistant is with him, standing up, despite the fact there are enough seats for everyone.

“I remember you well, you’re the goon that accompanied Summers when I interviewed her. What a bitch she turned out to be. Heh. Grab a seat!” Jeremy Ness offers a chair to Kangaroo Man like a broke car salesman would.

“Thank you.” Kangaroo Man sits down, you follow suit.

“Woah, you own the place, kiddo? Who gave you permission to sit?” Jeremy Ness calls you out. “Ha! I’m busting your balls! Just like The Green Wall when she kneed her opponent on the family jewels by accident!”

“What…?” You don’t know what he’s talking about.

“It happened yesterday, kiddo! Bah! Who cares?! Kids these days don’t pay attention to the mother of all sports.” Jeremy Ness has decided that he doesn’t like you. He turns to your friend. “What do you have for me, kiddo? Straight to the point, boom! That’s how we do it!”

“Like I said, I’ve been pretty disappointed about all the scandals, and —”

“Yes! I know you’ve seen the light! I always say all environmentalists are a bunch of good for nothing hypocrites! Those pompous asses believe they can dictate to us what to do and how to feel! Always on their high horse, but there are nothing but two faced liars taking benefits for whoever is stupid enough to believe them.” Jeremy Ness gets angry just thinking about it as his rant interrupts what Kangaroo Man wanted to say. “And you, kid, were stupid. But you don’t have to be stupid no more. Tell me what these green fucks have been scheming behind the scenes. How they duped their brain dead voter base. We’ll drop ANOTHER bomb on them tonight with what you have! With the eyes on them after the attack, when we drop this baby, only the rubble will remain from those green chuckle fucks.”

>>5821731


“Y-Yes, as a former participant of the party, I had access to these documents that detail how they self-sabotaged another prominent member.” Kangaroo Man asks you to hand Jeremy Ness the documents with a hint with his hand.

What do you do?

>Hand over the copy of the documents to this awful man.
>Ask why Jeremy Ness’ secretary is standing up.
>“Wait, you’ll destroy the party with this?” Act oblivious… because you are. What’s going on?
>“No.”
>Write In.

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

>>5821733
>>Hand over the copy of the documents to this awful man.

>>5821733
Backing >>5821739
>Odd detail, but the P on the door was peeled off. Odd.
Aleister Price was here?

>>5821733
>Hand over the copy of the documents to this awful man.

>>5821733
>>Ask why Jeremy Ness’ secretary is standing up.
>Write In.
"Why is she wearing a backpack ?"
"Is there a bomb in it?"
Did we find another terrorist?

>>5821733
>>Ask why Jeremy Ness’ secretary is standing up.

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Without saying a word, you hand over the documents to Jeremy Ness. He snatches them from your hands without any sense of delicacy, and peruses through them without understanding a word. He then weighs them with one hand like it’d help him figure out their value. Kangaroo Man and you exchange confused glances.

“Will you give a rundown or not?” Jeremy Ness expects more from his sources. “Who fucked who?”

“These papers were in Ayde Magogue’s possession, and —”

“Pointy Ears is behind all of this?! JACKPOT, baby!” Jeremy Ness rejoices like he’s calling a sports event. “This explosion will be nuclear! With this, we’ll only have a two-horse race for the elections! The higher-ups are going to love me!” Jeremy Ness sees a bright future for himself. “We NEED to run this NOW!”

“D-Don’t you want the rest of the explanation?” Kangaroo Man is taken aback by the brazen response.

“Are you stupid? That’s all I needed to know! The greens are dead! Gone! Boom! Long legs will take it from here.” Jeremy Ness throws the documents to his assistant like they aren’t worth their weight in gold. She manages to catch them without much trouble. “Make sure someone gives ‘em a tour around the station as payment or something too, Bombshell.”

“Yes, sir!” The lady’s smile seems forever stuck, but you can feel she’s not pleased with her boss. Vera should learn a thing or two about masking her anger… “Come this way, please.” She gets the door for you two.

“Wait, that’s it? That’s the meeting?” You are underwhelmed.

“What else do you want to talk about?! The weather?! I’m a busy man, Lamp Post. Get out of here!” Jeremy Ness is an asshole. “Learn how to step aside like Mr. Excitement after 20 successful seasons on TV!”

“Please, this way, gentlemen.” The Assistant urges you two to come with her outside.

“We’ll be on our way. Goodbye, sir.” Kangaroo Man starts walking away.

“You did the right thing, boys. You saved this country from those subhuman parasites, you should be proud! Proud!” Jeremy Ness means what he says…

What do you do?

>Step out and tour the station! Maybe bring Vera along!
>Step out and just leave, fuck this place...
>“Fuck off. We demand better payment!” You’ll be a pain in the ass! You won’t be treated like this! Not anymore!
>“I hope you fall through that window.” Insult Jeremy Ness before leaving.
>Write In.

>>5822826
>>Step out and just leave, fuck this place...
We're done here

>>5822826
>Step out and tour the station! Maybe bring Vera along!

>>5822826
>Step out and tour the station! Maybe bring Vera along!
>(to Ms. Bombshell, once outside) Ma'am, can my reward be a request that you dump a full pot of super hot coffee on him someday and record it, than upload the video to youtube?

>>5822862
+1

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You step out of the room as requested and leave the annoying reporter alone. With the door shut, you feel reasonably relaxed to start talking again.

“Ma’am, can my reward be a request that you dump a full pot of super hot coffee on him someday and record it, then upload the video to Youtube?” You deadpan. Kangaroo Man chuckles at your suggestion.

“I’d be my pleasure.” Ms. Bombshell’s smile is genuine this time. “I can’t wait to get fired.”

“...Thank you for having us.” Kangaroo Man says.

“I told you it was rather simple to get him to approve this, didn’t I?” Ms. Bombshell wiggles the files in her hands.

“She made the meeting happen, convinced him our information was legitimate, she’s on our side.” Kangaroo Man explains to you. “We became acquaintances during my last visit when my friend was interviewed here. She’s very kind.”

“And I’m not anyone’s assistant, I’m a news reporter myself, just working under his wing, even if it’s against my wishes.” Ms. Bombshell wanted you to know. Like, desperately so. “You’d know if you watch this channel, but I’m sure you don’t and I can’t blame you.” Well, your dad might watch it...

“Oooh.” You fake interest. “And you’re clarifying this to me because…?” You turn to the Marsupial.

“I don’t know the guy personally and never will.” Kangaroo Man really wants you to know that, as desperately as Ms. Bombshell.

“I guess none of you want to be associated with him?” You raise an eyebrow, a little confused.

“Correct.” The two of them say in unison. You don’t know their names, why do they care? What a strange pairing… If Ms. Bombshell had the appearance of another Zoo animal, this wouldn’t be that weird to you.

“Can I bring a friend to the tour?” Now that you’re thinking about animals, why not bring Vera?

“But of course!” Ms. Bombshell nods.

“Do we want the tour?” Kangaroo Man isn’t sure why this is a thing.

“If you want to leave empty-handed, be my guest. But if you stay, you’ll have free access to catering.” Ms. Bombshell wants to convince Kangaroo Man to take it.

“W-Why are you insisting, Ms. Nguyen?” Kangaroo Man doesn’t understand.

“Oh? Me? I’m merely being nice and agreeable! Just like everyone in this station likes me to be!” Ms. Bombshell giggles. “I’m going to refer you to one of our tour guides, and hand you some free passes. Follow me!”

You two wait at the reception for everything Ms. Bombshell Nguyen promised. You’re asked how many Tour Passes do you need.

How do you respond?

>You want one for Vera!
>You want two, one for Vera, and another for Mama Bodil!
>You want as many as you need to invite the entire Family! You’ll celebrate with catering!
>Write In.

>>5823037
>>You want as many as you need to invite the entire Family! You’ll celebrate with catering!

>>5823037
>You want as many as you need to invite the entire Family! You’ll celebrate with catering!

>>5823037
>You want as many as you need to invite the entire Family! You’ll celebrate with catering!

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You ask for as many passes as necessary to get everyone in the Family here! You, Vera, Mama Bodil, Eddie, Dylan, and Kangaroo Man! You’re going to celebrate together while eating the catering! Ms. Bombshell Nguyen complies and hands you everything you need, she’s happy costing the station as much money as possible. The tour guide will show up at the reception eventually, but for now, you’re going to the car for the others!

Once back, Vera was very much awake even if not for long and she’s already upset. Upset that you weren’t here as her beautiful eyes opened (her words)! Mama Bodil finds this all very endearing because of course she does.

“I can sense it…” Vera pouts.

“What is it?” You don’t know where this is going.

“I can sense it all! I knew you were doing a bunch of dumb things while I was resting beautifully!” Vera is really angry for no reason.

“That’s not possible.” You frown. She can’t rest beautifully, that makes no sense.

“Oh, yeah? Then let me trace your steps!” Vera pulls out her phone.

“T-That isn’t necessary. Ehem, I have a surprise for all of you!” You pull out the access passes! “I got us all a tour inside the TV station...!” You feel a lot of excitement from the members of the family! Except Vera. “...With access to the catering too!” That won over Vera.

“It’s not much of a prize, but let’s enjoy it.” Kangaroo Man smiles.

“Is it a good idea for us to parade inside the building?” Mama Bodil wonders if it’s a good idea. After all, the sole reason she didn’t accompany you inside was that the members of the family shouldn’t be spotted for safety reasons.

“Mama Bodil, please, it’s *free* catering.” Eddie pulls his best puppy dog eyes for this. It’s awful.

“Alright! Alright! Only ‘cause you called me Mama and it didn’t sound forced as hell.” Mama Bodil has a good chuckle.

Eddie pumps his fists to celebrate! Mama Bodil notices there’s an extra pass, and asks about it.

“It’s for Dylan.” You remember the legendary member of the family that you totally met and have a connection to.

“Oh. How considerate of you, kid.” Mama Bodil values what you’ve done. “Dylan would’ve appreciated it.”

“If only he was with us now…” Eddie grabs the missing member’s pass longingly.

“We’ll have to enjoy this as much as we can for him. For Dylan.” Mama Bodil pats everyone’s back solemnly.

“…” Kangaroo Man lowers his head to act respectfully.

“Stop acting like he’s dead!!! You bunch of morons!” Vera shouts with the fury of a mighty rat. “And, Johnny…” Vera gets your attention.

“Hmm?” You don’t want to be yelled at again.

“I’m glad you’re fine.” Vera sighs in relief and then smiles. You smile back. You two look like idiots. Happy idiots.

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>>5823113

And with that, you all returned to the TV station where the Tour Guide Girl was waiting for you all. She didn’t expect this eccentric group of characters, but she’s a professional, and will do this! But before it all began, you all decided to visit catering first and grab something to eat! You were all hungry!

You’re on the 3rd floor of the building, it’s a big hall for a buffet and, y’know, it looks stupidly good to Vera’s dismay! Everyone is grabbing a snack and having a good time…

“Are you sure I didn’t miss much *here*?” Vera wants to know how the meeting went. She almost lost her mind when she learned that there was an actual bomb inside the building, but after eating something, she recovered part of her mental health.

“We only talked to an asshole and handed him the documents. It’s fine.” You casually dismiss.

“That’s still too much. I bet you missed me a lot, didn’t you?” Vera crosses her arms.

“I sure did.” You nod. But you have no idea how the conversation with Jeremy Ness would’ve gone with her around. “But I’m glad it’s over.” You look up. There are TVs on the walls showing the Station’s channel. They’re running the story based on the documents you handed over.

“It seems so…” Vera is still tense for some reason.

What do you do?

>Approach Mama Bodil and Eddie and ask them if Dylan is fine. He’s with Ayde, isn’t he?
>Approach Kangaroo Man and Ms. Bombshell Nguyen. Vera probably wants to know more about them since she wasn’t part of this bit of the arc.
>Ask the Tour Guide Girl if she can show you around. Only the two of you for now! Everyone else is a little too into the food…
>Write In.

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

>>5823114
>>Ask the Tour Guide Girl if she can show you around. Only the two of you for now! Everyone else is a little too into the food…

>>5823114
>>Approach Kangaroo Man and Ms. Bombshell Nguyen. Vera probably wants to know more about them since she wasn’t part of this bit of the arc.

>>5823114
>Ask the Tour Guide Girl if she can show you around. Only the two of you for now! Everyone else is a little too into the food…

>>5823114
>Approach Kangaroo Man and Ms. Bombshell Nguyen. Vera probably wants to know more about them since she wasn’t part of this bit of the arc.

>>5823114
>Approach Kangaroo Man and Ms. Bombshell Nguyen.
Now I’m wondering if her actual first name is Bombshell, and if the rest of the family follows similar naming conventions…
Papa Beefcake, Mama Smokeshow, younger brother Cleancut and little sister Knockout.

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Since food isn’t doing the trick, you believe that chatting to other people will help ease Vera’s nerves. You approach Kangaroo Man and Ms. Bombshell! Vera must be dying to meet them since she was unconscious for a large portion of the adventure.

“Vera, this is Kangaroo Man.” You present them to each other.

“I know him already.” Vera frowns. “Would it kill you to ask what his name is?”

“I’m starting to believe that’s the case.” Kangaroo Man deadpans. You’ll ignore them because you aren’t done with the introductions.

“...And this is Ms. Bombshell Nguyen. She’s cool.” You point at the news reporter.

“Did you just call her a Bombshell?” Vera doesn’t like what she hears.

“D’aww, you actually think that’s my name? I’m glad you’re so charmingly naive instead of chauvinistic.” Ms. Bombshell looks at you like you’re the cutest puppy in the world. “That’s a pesky nickname my boss gave me. Please, just call me by my name.”

“Do it. Ask her. Ask her name. Now.” Kangaroo Man wants to see you do it.

“Ms. Nguyen, if you would be so kind, I’d like to know what your first name is, please.” You adjust your glasses as you’re clearly not taking this seriously.

“Gladly, I am Stacy, glad to make your acquaintance.” Ms. Bombshell Stacy Nguyen giggles in full satisfaction.

“What’s your name, Roo?” Vera feels like there’s no other way to know if she doesn’t ask herself.

“...Rodney.” Kangaroo Man sighs.

“Rodney the Roo? Are you kidding me?” Vera didn’t like the man’s name.

“My sources confirm that is *partially* his name.” Like a good reporter, Stacy backs this claim.

“Vera. Johnny.” Kangaroo Man doesn’t even try to make the introductions any decent.

“More like Rodney the Rude, am I right, everyone?” You throw your best pun so far.

“That’s the high brow humor we were all expecting.” Stacy smiles.

“Hey, Vera is laughing.” You point and shame.

“S-Shut up, I wasn’t expecting something so lame…!” Vera looks away in shame.

Anything to say?

>Ask them if they think this news is big enough to stop Ayde from interfering with Vera’s life.
>Ask Kangaroo Man if this is enough to help his framed friend.
>Ask Stacy what she’s doing here. Isn’t she part of the news?
>Ask Vera if she wants to do the tour now.
>Write In.

>>5824051
>>Ask them if they think this news is big enough to stop Ayde from interfering with Vera’s life.
>Ask Kangaroo Man if this is enough to help his framed friend.

>>5824060
+1

>>5824051
>I’m glad you’re so charmingly naive instead of chauvinistic.
Dang you, Lvl.1 Knowledge stat! We'll show you someday!

>Ask them if they think this news is big enough to stop Ayde from interfering with Vera’s life.
>Ask Kangaroo Man if this is enough to help his framed friend.

>>5824060
+1

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“Do you guys think this news is big enough to stop Ayde from interfering with, uh, someone else’s life?” You ask for a friend.

“An arrest warrant was issued. I don’t believe we will see much from Mr. Magogue aside from his face plastered all over our channel.” Ms. Bombshell Stacy giggles almost sadistically.

“Yes!!!” Vera pumps her fist for the fall of a political movement. “That’s what happens when you interfere with someone else’s life!” She’s as bad at being subtle as you are.

“You’re shedding tears for Senator Summers, I presume.” Ms. Bombshell Stacy is quite surprised. “I really got you all wrong, Johnny!”

“It’s okay, I’m usually just what you see.” You pay no mind to this backhanded compliment.

“I wouldn’t say that.” Vera doesn’t like when you’re down on yourself. It sounds kinky though.

“By the way, how much will this help your friend, Kangaroo Man?” You’re curious if his friend will be fine or not.

“You know my name.” Kangaroo Man wants you to say it.

“I sure do. Your thoughts?” You push the question again. “Will this be enough to clear her of suspicion?”

“In a fair world, it would.” Kangaroo Man doesn’t have his hopes up.

“What are you insinuating? The papers prove she was framed and who did it.” Vera crosses her arms. “I mean, I think they do…” She didn’t read them...

“You’re correct in your assertion, Vera.” Ms. Bombshell Stacy puts the rat’s mind at ease. “But her lawyers don’t forecast the reopening of her case anytime soon. There are interests at play who don’t want her back on the streets. My sources say that they’re going to wait until the Presidential Bids are closed. Without her leadership, it’ll force her party to advocate for one of the remaining candidates instead of running with their own.”

“Can’t see her endorsing either side. They’re going to keep her locked up to coerce whoever is left in charge to make a decision.” Kangaroo Man adds. “I’m sorry if I made you believe this would’ve made a difference. It took me by surprise as well.” Kangaroo Man sounds afflicted. “I don’t know if I’m more disappointed with these results, or the fact that I was naive enough to believe it was going to be any different.”

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>>5824220

“Hey, we wanted you to get something out of this too. You helped us. This sucks so much to hear.” Maybe you and Kangaroo Man don’t see eye to eye (he’s small) but that doesn’t mean you don’t care for him!


“We salvaged her reputation. That’s something meaningful.” Kangaroo Man does see a positive, even though he’d prefer his friend’s freedom.

“Who cares about that? People will make up stuff if they don’t like her enough anyway! She should’ve been freed!” Vera doesn’t care about moral victories. “This is infuriating.”

“That spark of anger! Oh, I remember how upset I used to get with all the injustices in the world...” Ms. Bombshell Stacy seems to miss her more troublesome traits for some reason.

“I supposed I still have the tour, eh?” Kangaroo Man has one tangible reward for today’s efforts at least.

You guess you’ll have to make it worthwhile… For some reason, you hear the shouts of a young man saying that God has his back. Maybe they’re filming something?

What do you do?

>Ask the Tour Guide Girl to begin the TV station tour!
>Apologize to Kangaroo Man for calling him Kangaroo Man. You’re going to keep calling Kangaroo Man though.
>Thank Ms. Bombshell Stacy for her help!
>Ask Vera if she wants to do something before moving on to the tour.
>Write In.

(Last Reply of the Day, we continue when I can!)

>>5824222
>>Ask the Tour Guide Girl to begin the TV station tour!

>>5824222
>>Ask the Tour Guide Girl to begin the TV station tour!

>>5824222
>Ask the Tour Guide Girl to begin the TV station tour!
>Write In.
Ask her name. Mess with everyone by asking.

>>5824222
>Thank Ms. Bombshell Stacy for her help!
>Apologize to Kangaroo Man for calling him Kangaroo Man. You’re going to keep calling Kangaroo Man though.
>What was that about a young man and shouting?

>>5824236
+1

>>5824222
>>Ask the Tour Guide Girl to begin the TV station tour!
>>Write In.
>Ask her name. Mess with everyone by asking.

>>5824236
>>5824373
That's really funny, supporting these

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Speaking of the tour, you better get to that!

“We should get to it then.” You think it’s a better idea than to drop your heads for something out of your control. “We have made her wait for too long.”

“She knew we were eating.” Vera doesn’t get why you’re saying that. “Besides, are you going to be the one to tell Mama Bodil to stop eating?”

“Huh, no, but we can passively exert tension by staying close to her.” You have a back-up plan. “Let’s do that. Mama Bodil will take the hint.” You push the wheelchair close to Ms. Tour Guide.

“Then I’ll catch up with you later if you’re still around.” Stacy won’t be part of the tour, but she isn’t leaving just yet. You all say goodbye and wish her well.

You three move to where Ms. Tour Guide is waiting. The loud sounds of a vacuum cleaner are heard around for some reason… You ignore them.

“Are you ready to begin the tour?” The cheerful lady asks.

“Oh boy, we are ready!” You cheerfully say. “What’s your name?”

“I’m Leonie! It’s a privilege to meet you all, group!” The sparkling Tour Girl Leonie starts tiny clapping. “I know we’ll have a great evening together!”

“…” Kangaroo Man doesn’t appreciate this for petty reasons. Stacy hears it and giggles from afar, adding more annoyance to the marsupial.

“Did I say something that bothered you, Mister?” Tour Girl Leonie feels like she did something wrong.

“Don’t mind me.” Kangaroo Man amicably retorts.

“Please, if you have any complaints, let me know!” Tour Girl Leonie wants to do a good job!

“What could you’ve possibly done wrong? There’s literally nothing he can complain about.” Vera doesn’t get the girl’s anxiety. “And if he did, he’d be a fool, and I WILL call him out for it.”

“Yeah, relax, Leonie! We all know you’ll do a great job, Leonie! We believe in you, Leonie!” You keep saying her name multiple times to annoy Kangaroo Man.

“Thank you!” Leonie’s smile shines so much, you’d need permanent sunglasses to stand near her. She seems to have taken a liking to you. Vera doesn’t appreciate this too much, not because she’s jealous, but because you don’t deserve it.

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>>5827570


“…” Kangaroo Man stares daggers at you. Vera nudges him (They’re almost at the same height level) to stop giving the poor girl the wrong vibes. Ms. Tour Guide fidgets with some of the shine from her smile slipping away.

“Don’t pay attention to Kangaroo Man. He’s mad because I keep calling him Kangaroo Man.” You explain to Leonie.

“Maybe you should stop referring to people as animals. Just a suggestion. That I want you to take to heart. Forever.” Vera decides this is the best time to be a rat.

“It doesn’t upset me in all honesty.” Kangaroo Man pretends he doesn’t have mixed feelings about his nickname.

“Then I’ll refer to you as Kangaroo Man as well!” Ms. Tour Guide’s smile regains its energy!

“……..” This is the one thing Kangaroo Man didn’t want to happen.

“Ah! I’m full!” Mama Bodil shows up and slaps her abs as if she gained any fat. “Heard we’re ready for the tour? Are we meeting any of the channel’s stars?”

“We might!” Leonie wiggles her eyebrows.

“Oh, boy, I’m glad I brought my celebrity signature book!” Eddie is ready for this tour.

“Oooh? Why haven’t you asked for mine?” Mama Bodil acts offended.

“There’s a difference between being famous and being infamous, Mama Bodil.” Vera has no chill.

“That wasn’t very cute, kid. My signature will skyrocket in value in no time.” Mama Bodil is sure of it.

“I think we’re ready!” You pump your fist to distract everyone from this argument.

“Well then! Follow me, everyone! You’ll see the depths of what Channel 11 has to offer!” Leonie leads the way…

What a day...

What do you do after the tour is over?

>Talk to Vera! It seems there’s something she wants to say.
>Go to the Zoo! You must reunite this lost Kangaroo with his family!
>Ask Mama Bodil to sign both of your faces! They’ll be valuable one day!
>No! You’re going on this tour and you’re going to like it! You have a feeling something important will happen…
>Write In.

(Only reply of the Day! We continue tomorrow proper!)

>>5827572
>>Talk to Vera! It seems there’s something she wants to say.

>>5827572
>>No! You’re going on this tour and you’re going to like it! You have a feeling something important will happen…

>>5827572
>>No! You’re going on this tour and you’re going to like it! You have a feeling something important will happen…
plot? Plot, PLOT! PLOT!!! PLOTPLOTPLOTPLOTPLOTPLOTPLOTPLOTPLOTPLOTPLOTPLOTPLOTPLOT!!!!!

>>5827572
>>Talk to Vera! It seems there’s something she wants to say.

>>5827572
>No! You’re going on this tour and you’re going to like it! You have a feeling something important will happen
Critical plot point set before the quest starts that only becomes relevant in the present day, that we're acquiring from breaking a mindwipe on ourselves? SIGN ME THE FUCK UP

>>5824222
>For some reason, you hear the shouts of a young man saying that God has his back.
Blake Wilkinson, the mentally retarded school shooter?

>>5827570
>The loud sounds of a vacuum cleaner are heard around for some reason…
Even Vender is in here somewhere. Are Aleister and Vender wandering around fighting somebody?

>>5827572
>No! You’re going on this tour and you’re going to like it! You have a feeling something important will happen…

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You can’t wait for what the tour has to offer! With everyone by your side, you commit to it and enjoy what in other circumstances would be a boring school trip!

And it was very fun! First, you saw the behind the scenes of the news section of the station, and it’s as mildly interesting as these things are. They are more spacious than you thought they would be, and finally, you looked up to see what it’s on the ceiling!: Cables, lights, and the rafters. Very exciting.

To your surprise, you also went to the part where the actual journalists work, a lot of cubicles, and the place is as hectic as it was when you arrived. Tour Guide Girl Leonie assures this place is usually more orderly than this, but big breaking news causes a lot of commotion. Eddie wondered how is that the case if they always present every piece of news as breaking news, and Leonie has to break the illusion that they use it to grab the viewers’ attention. You could see Eddie die a little inside. Vera had no idea what he was expecting.

You were supposed to chat with Jeremy Ness, but he passed without giving your group a second glance. He lost a fan in both Eddie and Mama Bodil.

There was a quick visit to the recording booth. With the door closed, you couldn’t hear anything outside. Great place to carry out a murder, Kangaroo Man says. Joke didn’t land.

Now you’re getting to the interesting bit! The studios where they film the other TV shows! Like the legendary game show: Going Up and Down! Hosted by the Dark Lord of Excitement. Sounds kinky… and evil. It’s elevator-themed, with the losers being brought straight to hell. You meet the host, he was a pretty cool guy, he signed Eddie’s Signature Book and your hoodie.

The next wing in the station is the sets for their dramas! Those cheap, awful dramas that melt your brain if you watch them too much; that’s what Vera said about them, you’ll remember not to watch those. Mama Bodil disagreed though, and said they’re fun whack TV. Kangaroo Man only said that they are better acted than critics gave them credit for, Eddie didn’t care. But you could tell that Leonie was immensely offended by the Rat Girl’s words. She’s a fan, a big fan.

Leonie opened the door to show off one of the most renowned sets for one of their detective dramas, and there was an unconscious body laying in the middle of the room. Quickly, the door shuts close from inside, pushing the Tour Guide Girl outside with the rest of you. The voice of a young man tells you that the set isn’t available for now! Leonie is very perplexed by this, citing that the body doesn’t look like any of the characters in the show, and his clothes are too modern for it. Weird.

But before everyone could understand what was going on, a familiar face shows up behind all of you...

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>>5828737

“BODIL.” An injured guy appears seeking revenge. It’s none other than Co-Pilot guy! The one who turned against the family and was promptly beaten up and tied up for his lack of loyalty. “I finally found you…!”

“Huh? You escaped?” Mama Bodil sees the man’s killing intent and prepares. “How?”

“You leave a man in a pool of his own blood and he’ll eventually see red. Revenge, Bodil, revenge-fueled me out of the pit you left me in!” Co-Pilot guy grins. “I clawed and crawled out of there!”

“I’m calling security.” Leonie takes her phone out without hesitation.

“Do it! Nothing's gonna change! We have the place surrounded!” The injured man chuckles. “I told Ayde. I told the Clan. I told everyone about what you did, and they aren’t here to ask questions, they are here to beat the answers out of you. You all, and I mean, YOU ALL are DOOMED. But you, Bodil, you’re MINE first! The Viper is ready to inflict his lethal dose of venom!”

“But how did you find us?” Vera doesn’t get this.

“Heh, you only need to beat the shit out of someone to get some answers.” Co-Pilot man leaves it to the imagination.

“Dylan! You hurt Dylan?! We were bros, man! What’s wrong with you?!” Eddie can’t believe this betrayal.

“There’s no brotherhood after what you did to me.” Co-Pilot has gone full edgy.

“C-Come on, I was the one who left your ropes loose…” Eddie laments.

“You did WHAT?!” Vera is furious.

“I trusted you, Eddie. What in the world happened inside that dumbass head of yours? Why would you do that?!” Mama Bodil looks hurt.

“W-We go back, way before we joined you, we’re practically sworn brothers. After that beating, I thought he wouldn’t move for a while and…” Eddie apologetically explains but is just throwing excuses.

“I… didn’t know.” Co-Pilot thug had no idea and it all clicked in his head. “Eddie, join me. There’s no future with Bodil. The rest of the Clan wants answers for her keeping all of this under wraps. Ayde, wanted man or not, is rushing here with his own men to find you all. Join our side if you want to live.”

“I…” Eddie is hesitating.

What do you do?

>“Come on, Eddie. Don’t be an asshole.” You won’t let him turn to the other side without making him feel guilty.
>“Join them and be a coward.” Be very judgmental. Look down on him.
>“Can we talk this over instead?” Use diplomacy.
>Fuck this drama, you need to escape! Tell Mama Bodil that you’ll trust her against those two! Take Vera, Kangaroo Man, and Leonie out of here.
>Write In.

>>5828740
>>“Come on, Eddie. Don’t be an asshole.” You won’t let him turn to the other side without making him feel guilty.

>>5828740
>>“Can we talk this over instead?” Use diplomacy.

>>5828743
+1, this is the Old Johnny way

>>5828740
>“Can we talk this over instead?” Use diplomacy.

>>5828740
>>>“Come on, Eddie. Don’t be an asshole.” You won’t let him turn to the other side without making him feel guilty.

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“Come on, Eddie. Don’t be an asshole.” You won’t allow him to turn to the other side without saying something.

“He’s the one who turned his back on you, Mama Bodil, and Dylan! He’s scum! You’re not scum, Eddie!” Vera adds with furious indignation.

“Dylan…” Eddie opens his eyes wide. “Did Dylan get to choose, Sigmund?”

“Of course, he did.” Co-Pilot doesn’t hesitate to answer.

“And what did he say?” Eddie expects an answer.

“...To bite his ass.” Co-Pilot didn’t want to say it. Dylan was a hero…

“Then bite mine too, traitor.” Eddie will stand with the group!

“Phew, I can relax now.” Kangaroo Man sighs in relief.

“That’s my boy, Ed!” Mama Bodil smacks Eddie’s back! “Mama’s proud!” She goes back to her cheerful self.

“No, Mama Bodil, I go by Eddie now!” Eddie has fully turned to your side!

“You're a fool, I’ll find a way to lessen your punishment when things get to it. Now, I know you’re honorable enough to allow me to have one-on-one combat with Bodil.” The Traitor has his eyes set on destroying the head of the family.

“Girl, if I put my hands on him, we’ll be both escorted out, right?” Mama Bodil asks the Tour Guide Girl.

“I’m sorry, but that’ll be the case, yes.” Leonie wishes it’d be different.

“Don’t apologize, my girl. I love the work you’re doing, I’ll be a good guest.” Mama Bodil refuses to raise her hands in combat. “Stand behind me, everyone. I will shield you from this fool until the cavalry arrives.”

“Didn’t you hear me?! You’re the only one The Viper wants his fangs on!” Co-Pilot feels unheard. You refuse to use whatever nickname he’s trying to push in your narration, he’ll always be Co-Pilot Thug, or, he’s not even worth that, he’s just a Traitor.

“I’m aware of your tactics, boy. I’m no fool.” Mama Bodil smirks without giving an inch.

Music starts blasting from below. Sounds like Pop Music. Kinda melancholic, yet thrilling. Perfect for combat!

“Oh! Right! I almost forgot! We have a very special guest visiting us today!” Leonie’s excitement rubs off on all of you! Except for the lowly Traitor. “You can’t be kicked out, Miss!”
“Why don’t we escape?” Kangaroo Man suggests.

“Okay. Where?” Vera retorts with annoyance. She’s been thinking about it the whole time.

Kangaroo Man reopens the door Leonie was kicked out of earlier, then points at everyone to get in.

“You’re not escaping!” The Traitor starts rushing to attack once he realizes what you are all doing!

What do you do?!

>Get inside the room. Block the door. Get safe!
>Escape! Go to the elevators! You need to leave this building ASAP!
>Stand in front of Mama Bodil and start dancing to confuse the enemy. The Guards will arrive just in time! You’re sure!
>Write In.

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

>>5828845
>>Get inside the room. Block the door. Get safe!

>>5828845
>>Get inside the room. Block the door. Get safe!
>Captcha: K4RM4
w-what does it mean

>>5828845
>>Get inside the room. Block the door. Get safe!
>>Say goodbye to Momma Bodil. It was nice to knowing her.

>>5828926
+1

>>5828845
>Stand in front of Mama Bodil and start dancing to confuse the enemy. The Guards will arrive just in time! You’re sure!

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>>5828926
>>5828991

Lads, you don't have to leave Mama Bodil outside. Unless you want to.

>>5829245
lol. don't do that

>>5829245
Yes let's not leave her.

>>5829245
Get her in here!

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“Let’s go!” You have the gal in the wheelchair, you have to go in first!

“MOVE!” Mama Bodil pushes the entire group inside with the strength of a bear. She was about to stand outside to guard the entrance, but you and Vera pulled her in! You don’t want heroes, you want people alive and safe!

Once inside, you and Eddie hold the door shut until Bodil brings furniture to block the entrance. The Traitor bangs on the door, throwing the biggest fit you can imagine!

“S-Security will be here any minute now! Please, everyone, relax!” Tour Guide Girl Leonie says, even if she’s nervous herself.

You kinda wish the Traitor could listen to her, because he won’t stop smashing his body against the door. He’s throwing his entire body weight to open it to no avail. With the music getting louder down below, it feels like you’re skipping a boss battle.

“I could’ve put him in his place…” Mama Bodil laments the pacifist route you all chose.

“You already did, Mama Bodil. This is just a tantrum.” Eddie reassures.

“Could you KEEP IT DOWN?!” Vera shouts to the enraged man outside. “You’re giving me a headache!!!”

The Traitor is pushing himself even further in a way that makes the entire room shake. Or is the rumbling because of the music? Or a combination of both? Whatever it is, it’s very annoying. Makes your feet tingle.

“Shouldn’t we talk about what to do next?” Kangaroo Man knows everyone is in danger.

The discussion gets cut short before it even begins as you hear the Traitor fighting the security AND losing. Eventually, Leonie lets you all know the situation is under control. Eddie takes down the barricade and you all laugh at the loser Traitor (Except Eddie).

“You mock me?! You dare mock me?! You chickened out! I’m not the cowardly here! YOU’RE THE COWARDS! In my eyes, I’ve won! Because BODIL, everyone knows your exact location, and it’s a matter of time before you’re hunted down…! Taste my revenge!”

“Enough with you, man. You’re done like a ham sandwich.” Guard 1 gets annoyed.

“I could use one of those.” Guard 2 nonchalantly adds.

“We have everything under control, please, go on with your day.” Guard 3 is the most professional of the three.

“I told you our security is top-notch! Shall we continue the tour?” Leonie smiles.

You’re not usually threatened to be killed and asked to continue with your day like it’s nothing. But...

What do you do?

>Stay here and build a Siege. You won’t be safe until everyone is dealt with.
>Escape the building! Go to the elevators!
>Continue the Tour. You trust Leonie.
>Write In.

>>5829666
>>Continue the Tour. You trust Leonie.

>>5829666
>Continue the Tour. You trust Leonie.

>>5829666
>Continue the Tour. You trust Leonie.

>>5829666
>Continue the Tour. You trust Leonie.

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“Yeah, why not?” You’ll trust Leonie on this one.

“Perfect!” Leonie is overjoyed about being trusted!

“So being chased by everyone and their cat means nothing to you?” Vera sarcastically asks you. Why cats?

“Don’t be like that, Security did a good job.” Eddie trusts the system.

“I like the kid’s attitude, let ‘em at us.” Mama Bodil backs you up.

“Guess we’ll deal with them as they come...” Vera relents rather easily.

“Ah. You all want to meet this celebrity, right?” Kangaroo Man figures it out.

“N-No, I wouldn’t risk my life for something so stupid!” Vera denies these accusations.

“Me neither. Never have, never will.” You adjust your glasses. You’re full of shit.

“Hey, we got a prize, we gotta milk it.” On the other hand, Mama Bodil doesn’t play pretend.

“I admit it.” Eddie takes his Signature Book out.

“Well, I’m not going to risk being spotted out on my own. So, shall we go?” Kangaroo Man is not leaving either.

“Excellent! Follow me, you’re not going to regret it! There’s still much to see!” Leonie is very proud of her work!

The entire Tour Group continues the excursion. Leonie knows that for some reason your lives are at risk, so she skips ahead to this other celebrity meeting, then she’ll continue as normal if things go well. For now, you’re at another filming studio, they’re recording a music video with one of the most famous musical sensations in the country: YUNG-P! You have no idea who this person is and will have to pretend otherwise because everyone seems pretty excited to be around this chick. Sadly, all you can do is watch how the recordings are going, sitting on a bench.

None of you sense any danger, so you can relax here for a bit if you feel like it. As long as someone *actually* important is around, you feel pretty safe.

What do you do?

>Make sure the exits are clear and safe so everyone can have a jolly time.
>Tell Eddie to get the car ready. You need your Getaway Driver in position, you’re hightailing it after this is done.
>Pretend to be a big fan. You love YUNG-P!
>Boo this act. YUNG-P sucks! You won’t silence your opinion any longer.
>Write In.

>>5829764
>>Boo this act. YUNG-P sucks! You won’t silence your opinion any longer.

>>5829764
>>Pretend to be a big fan. You love YUNG-P!

>>5829764
>Pretend to be a big fan. You love YUNG-P!
Her clear displeasure at her manager making her perform today rather than sleep in late is SUPER KAWAII!!!

>>5829764
>Boo this act. YUNG-P sucks! You won’t silence your opinion any longer.

>>5829764
>Boo this act. YUNG-P sucks! You won’t silence your opinion any longer.

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After much deliberation, you have come to the conclusion that you don’t like this act, and it deserves to be boo’d. Now, you’re an asshole, but not an asswipe, so you’re going to wait until they aren’t recording to show your displeasure. And that’s what you did, you booed YUNG-P not that loudly, but everyone caught on to it immediately, and they aren’t happy.

“Don’t put down other people, kid. It’s not sweet.” Mama Bodil is disappointed in you.

“Everyone’s a critic.” Eddie won’t back you up on this one.

“…” Kangaroo Man silently cheers you on with a slight nod.

“You don’t like it…?” Leonie looks at you like she saw a puppy getting slaughtered. Tears emerging and all.

“Be quiet, you dolt. You’ll get us kicked out!” Vera nudges you hard AND loudly.

“What’s your problem?!” The singer gets annoyed at you both! “You two are being too loud!”

“Do you call *that* your best? Try harder.” You retort in a panic.

“Wha-What?!” YUNG-P feels seen. “W-Wait, you just boo’d me?! Is that what that was?!”

“He’s trying to encourage you, Carol love!” The middle-aged woman with a massive bun on her head says. “The audience can tell when you’re not giving your all!”

“I-It’s a recording, Ma. Who really cares? We'll probably ad-lib it.” YUNG-P frowns like it’s obvious. That’s not how ad-libbing works.

“I care!” The other friendly middle-aged woman by her side smiles. “We’re always here to supporrrrt you!”

“Not now, Auntie.” YUNG-P rolls her eyes. “Anyway, we’re doing a recording here, stay quiet, please!”

“Boo.” You don’t know when to shut up.

“S-Stop that!” Vera manages to cover your face with her hands.

“Say ‘Boo’ again if you want to sleep with your own sister.” YUNG-P deadpans.

“Boo!” Eddie says out loud. You all turn to him. “What? Oh. I thought you all meant it in a wholesome way. Nevermind. Please, ignore me. I’d never do that. No, sir.”

“Eddie, what the hell are you talking about?” Mama Bodil doesn’t know what to do.

“I-I thought it was a concert chant! When the singer encourages you to participate!” Eddie sinks himself lower and lower.
“And you think a singer would want you to sleep with your own sister?” Kangaroo Man wonders. Eddie decides to save face by staying quiet, incriminating him further.

“...Can we kick them out, like, all of them? Now?” YUNG-P is done with your entire group and is looking for security.

“No, Carol Love! Sometimes you’ll have to deal with adversarial crowds!” Massive Bun lady tells the idol to keep her cool.

“You only need to win their hearts with an amazing performance!” Ponytail Lady adds! “Remember what Uncle Excitement told you!”

“Ma, Aunt, you’re morons.” YUNG-P sighs. “I hate this so much…”

YUNG-P is going to keep trying…

>>5829924

What do you do?

>Give YUNG-P a massive thumbs down. She’ll never recover.
>Be fair and judge accordingly with the performance.
>Apologize to Vera for being a jerk.
>Apologize to Leonie for being a jerk.
>Remember the bad thing you were fearing that is going to happen? Well, it’s happening now. Prepare yourself.
>Write In.

(Couldn't post this yesterday, we will continue later today!)

>>5829926
>Be fair and judge accordingly with the performance.

>>5829926
>Be fair and judge accordingly with the performance.

>>5829926
>Give YUNG-P a massive thumbs down. She’ll never recover.
I THINK COOLSVILLE SUCKS

>>5829926
>Remember the bad thing you were fearing that is going to happen? Well, it’s happening now. Prepare yourself.

I was going to be fair, but how could I not with a prompt like this?

>>5829926
>>Be fair and judge accordingly with the performance.

>>5829926
>>Be fair and judge accordingly with the performance.

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“Don’t get us kicked out.” Vera mutters so loudly that it defeats the purpose.

“I’m gonna be fair like I have always been.” You cross your arms in defiance.

“You heard the ladies, let him express his opinion.” Kangaroo Man wants you to boo.

“I’m not getting her signature, am I...?” Eddie stares at his notepad with worry.

“Be all quiet now. Girl’s gonna sing.” Mama Bodil demands your attention and respect. Leonie nods aggressively by her side.

“You’ll see what I’m capable of…” YUNG-P clutches her microphone and stomps the ground with her back heel three times.

The director signals his crew to begin filming...!

…

And the Idol’s voice immediately cracks.

You managed to contain your laughter, but your reaction, even if brief, was noticed by the singer. She looks discombobulated for a moment, then kneels and covers her face with both hands.

“They always laugh...” YUNG-P stays there frozen. “Why do I bother…?”

The recording stops, there’s confusion among the crew members, the ladies, and the crowd (You). The silence makes this moment feel eternal. Before anyone can step up to figure out what happened to the idol, she breaks from her trance and stands straight.

“I’ll SING! I’LL SING FOREVER~!!!” YUNG-P gloriously poses with both arms open to the world. “THE MELODY THAT WILL SAVE THE WORLD!”

“Carol Love...?” Massive Bun Lady looks concerned.

“Roger that!” The director gets hyped and makes the act continue!

YUNG-P starts singing a completely different song from before, but the backup music mutates to match this new melody! It’s incredible! The idol gracefully dances to surpass any expectations from before!

The music is so godly, that everyone witnessing it is feeling an out-of-body experience! Your entire being fidgets from the goosebumps caused by her voice, an unmatched rush of energy goes through your veins! The fabric of reality is being bent right in front of your eyes! You see the expanding waves of radiant energy coming from YUNG-P! It’s hard to stand up still, it’s like a hurricane is pushing you back. The idol is spitting fire! Literally! Her mouth is engulfed in a pit of dark fire!

You turn your head down to check on Vera and see half of her body covered in the same fire! She’s fidgeting more out of control than anyone else in here! What the hell is going on?! You look around for something to pull it off and notice more balls of fire through the walls of the same variety as Vera and YUNG-P’s, some of different colors like white, green, and blue! All of them are getting bigger and bigger! You can’t hear anything but the amazingly hellish music!

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!

>>5830735


WHAT DO YOU DO?!

>As far as you can tell, you’re losing your mind, might as well keep enjoying the music while at it. Nobody can sing forever.
>Take Vera out of this place now!
>Clap! You like it! MAKE IT STOP!
>BOO! BOO THIS!!!
>Cover Vera’s ears and withstand whatever this is!
>Write In.

>>5830737
>As far as you can tell, you’re losing your mind, might as well keep enjoying the music while at it. Nobody can sing forever.
>"Where we're going, Vera, we won't need eardrums to hear."
>"...WHAT?!"

>>5830737
>>Clap! You like it! MAKE IT STOP!

>>5830737
>>Take Vera out of this place now!
What the fuck?

>>5830737
backing >>5830741 for the Event Horizon reference
Johnny is a huge nerd he'd probably get this one
No wonder Vera mindwiped all this from him too. And stole his autographed hoodie too. I assume Carol just forgot all about Johnny triggering this because he's a total nobody

>>5830741
>>5830744
Do you really think we should we should just stand around and do nothing when Vera seems in clear distress like we've never seen before over a pop culture reference?

>>5830737
>>Clap! You like it! MAKE IT STOP!

>>5830737
>Write In.
Just stand there with our dick in our hand. What else can we do?

>Cover Vera’s ears and withstand whatever this is!
But do this though.

>>5830737
>>5830741
supporting this one too

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Yup, you’re losing your mind, at least the music is nice. Nobody can sing forever.

“Where we’re going, Vera, we won’t need eardrums to hear.” You quip for no reason but to reflect on how you feel right now.

“Johnny…!” Vera is trying to say something but you can’t hear shit!

“...WHAT?!” You ask but you can only hear the vibrations of your voice.

“HEEEEEEEEEEELP!!!” Vera is about to be consumed by the fire.

Even though you proclaimed that you will wait for this to end eventually, you can’t watch Vera like this! You need to save her!

You furiously start clapping! “I LIKE IT! YUNG-P! I LIKE IT!!!” You shout with all your might but all the noise you make is being drowned out by the greatest hit song ever created. The others try to follow your lead and enthusiastically give their approval!

YUNG-P’s singing becomes more powerful with everyone’s support! This is exactly the opposite of what you wanted!

You need to take Vera out of here! But the fire...! The fire is consuming her! A bunch of magical phones start dropping from out of thin air! Vera is losing her mind and her powers are getting out of control! You need… you need to stop it NOW! You cover her ears with both hands…! The dark fire stops spreading, but it’s still dangerously high. How can you push her out of here?! Everyone is either in a trance, or suffering from the noise, or the gusts are too overwhelming for them to move an inch. Nobody can help you. You have to figure out something…!

Suddenly, the ceiling explodes and a giant hole appears! You noticed despite not hearing shit! From it, a young man lands on the ground. He looks pissed, and has a white fire on the back of his shoulder. He squeezes the fire with one hand like it’s an orange, and a disfigured wing appears!

“STOOOOOOP THIS NOISE!!!” The aggressive youth exclaims so loudly you can actually hear it. He rushes towards the singer!

But the music continues, and even ups in volume, pushing the guy to move to a crawl…! His relentless recklessness won’t be stopped! But YUNG-P’s song of devastation will never end either, and the guy is outmatched! You were a fool to think this would change anything, and even a bigger idiot for thinking the music might stop!

You need… you need a miracle…!

WHAT DO YOU DO?!

>Tell Vera…! Tell Vera to use her powers! Make her do something!
>Fuck this, rush out of here with Vera! (Will require a Roll)
>Pray for a Miracle.
>Write In.

>>5830815
>>Pray for a Miracle.
Goddamnit people... This shit is exactly how the Neko stuff happened...

>>5830815
>Pray for a Miracle.

>>5830815
>Pray for a Miracle.

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You can’t do anything! You’re useless! But despite everything, you’re going to keep protecting Vera! And the others too! Somehow! You’ll find a way. You won’t pray for any miracles. You know there’s a way out. You know there’s a way out! There must be… Oh god, there must be… You beg the world to give you something! A little thing! Anything! Okay, fuck it, you want a miracle! A true miracle…! Even if it costs you your life, you want everyone to be fine! Including Kangaroo Man! But mainly Vera…!

“I’m sorry, Vera…” You apologize as you keep holding her head. She probably can’t hear you… But she turns around to face you.

“I know it’s early as well, but I love you too, dumbass!” Vera puts her hands on top of your ears too, then embraces you in a hug. She wants to protect you to no matter what. Puts a tear on your eyes.

T-That’s not what you said! She totally misheard! Fuck! Who cares if she did?! This can’t be the end! You can’t let Vera die!

...Out of the blue, someone bursts from one of the side entrances! Not a single someone, but a troop of someones! Very chunky someones! They’re a bunch of very chubby bulls, and on top of the middle one, there’s… the receptionist from the hotel?! She brought a stampede here?! Their path is clean because the gusts of energy have pushed everyone to the walls but the singer who is still center stage!

“THIS IS A BANGER!” The Hotel Receptionist is barely audible! “I’M A FAN! WE’RE PROTECTING HER!”

The bulls attack the aggressive youth, he withstood the attack by holding one of them by the horns. Yes, you are actually hallucinating! This entire scene makes no sense!

“GET BENT!” The aggressive young man throws a bull away like it weighs nothing! Both weirdos are both violently full of energy.

This is not the miracle you wanted! The opposite of what you want keeps happening! Is this a sick joke?! Why does this keep happening to you?!

But then, Mama Bodil appears to snap out of her trance and start pushing you two out of the room. “Mama’s sorry! She got a little distracted, lil’ Vera!” The gusts are too much for her to handle, but she’s stomping the ground so hard that she’s digging her feet to slowly gain ground. You don’t think she will make it to the exit...

“MAMA BODIL!” You two dummies shout more loudly than intended since you’re covering each other's ears. Not like it wasn’t necessary. The music is still as stupidly loud as ever. You’re really going to end up deaf.

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>>5830920

But then, since all your hands were busy, Cat Lawyer flies off from Vera’s lap to a tornado of mystic force (you don’t know what this is, so you’ll call it whatever you want)! He’s going to fly through the hole in the ceiling to never be seen again!

This isn’t his final goodbye, but the most terrifying of miracles! A dark silhouette grabs the plushy and jumps off! The figure lands in front of you three!

“Hey, there, Earthling! Fancy meeting you #3r3!” The distorted voice of the disfigured alien humanoid is completely unaffected by the cacophony of the music created by YUNG-P. Yes, it’s the spooky alien from yesterday! He’s carrying the Queen Manatee behind his back. “Need a hand?”

“JOHNNY, WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT THING?!” Vera shouts like her life depends on it. The Alien puts the Cat Lawyer inside her shirt.

“OUT OF EVERYTHING THAT IS HAPPENING, THIS IS WHAT MAKES YOU LOSE YOUR MIND?!” You shout back.

“WITH GOOD REASON! HE’S TERRIFYING, BOY!” Mama Bodil agrees with Vera.

“You’re t00 kind.” The Alien monster blushes. Or his skin turns rainbow-ish. You don’t even know if it’s because of the reality-breaking music or because it’s just how this weirdo works.

Speaking of the music, it’s getting even louder! Mama Bodil can’t withstand the bursts to move anymore… You’ll be pushed to the walls like everyone else if this continues…!

Is the Alien your miracle…?

WHAT DO YOU DO?!

>“PLEASE, HELP US OUT, MR. ALIEN!” You won’t judge a book by its cover like Wilvy said!
>“We’re good, thanks.” Dismiss your only chance of survival.
>“BRING HELP, PLEASE!” Beg for more alternatives, if there are any!
>Write In.

(Last reply of the day! We continue tomorrow!)

>>5830922
>>“PLEASE, HELP US OUT, MR. ALIEN!” You won’t judge a book by its cover like Wilvy said!

>>5830924
+1

>>5830922
>“BRING HELP, PLEASE!” Beg for more alternatives, if there are any!

>>5830922
>“PLEASE, HELP US OUT, MR. ALIEN!” You won’t judge a book by its cover like Wilvy said!

>>5830922
>“BRING HELP, PLEASE!” Beg for more alternatives, if there are any!

>>5830922
>>Write In.
Contemplate the possibility of a gas leak and all what you're seeing is a hallucination.
Then
>“PLEASE, HELP US OUT, MR. ALIEN!” You won’t judge a book by its cover like Wilvy said!

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You’d contemplate for a moment another possibility that would explain what’s going on, but you have literally seen Vera doing magic, why can these guys do it too? You only want to know why it’s happening, well, after you’re saved, of course!

“PLEASE, HELP US OUT, MR. ALIEN!” You won’t judge a book by its cover like Wilvy said! And for the love of all you know, he better be right about this Sci-Fi novel!

“4b$0lu73ly.” Mr. Alien grins savagely. “Ah? 4#? You’re getting mad at me? The 0P3r4710n? I do not care for such trivialities, I’m here for fun, your god means nothing to me. D3v1l? M3? It has a nice ring to it. You don’t consider me your ally anymore? Ah? 4#? But we were friends. Never such a thing? N3v3r?! Well then, b3g0n3 with y0u...” The white fire on his chest is going ballistic, an ungodly screech sounds after he grabs it, and slowly loses its shine to turn dark. The same dark fire Vera is being consumed by. “Ah, smart man. I lost something d34r to me. It’s lonely. All my hearts ache in pain.”

“W-WHAT IS HE TALKING ABOUT?!” Vera thinks he’s only a freak maniac that is talking nonsense. And for the most part, you agree!

“YOU’RE TALKING TO ME?!” Hey, nobody has called you smart before, you better make sure. “CAN WE SAVE THIS DISCUSSION AFTER YOU’RE DONE SAVING US?!”

“KIDS…!” Mama Bodil grabs you both as the gusts intensify. You’re not heavy enough to stay on the ground anymore. “ALIEN! DO SOMETHING!”

The Alien cackles in 20 different voices simultaneously creating his own distortion to fight the idol’s. Two realities clash in front of your eyes creating a kaleidoscope of shining colors as the horrors beyond your comprehension. The melody that will save the world faces the silence of demise. Two completely opposite forces matching one another both in scale and intensity. You literally can’t hear, feel, or do anything else but feel numb and watch since you’re within the demon’s area, and you feel tired, the total opposite of what YUNG-P’s destructive song did for you.

The beast begins shortening the distance until he’s in touching distance from the singer. In the way, he took by surprise the young delinquent and the receptionist and knocked them out, not as easily as one would imagine, but it was impressive nonetheless. It took more than a couple of strikes for those blockheads to go down. And once the tip of his fingers touch the idol’s face, the room flashes blank for a moment until your eyes can’t handle it anymore, and once your vision returns… everyone in the room is on the ground. Except for three actors: You, Vera, and the Alien. Not even Mama Bodil could withstand whatever this was. Everything seems back to normal… and it’s all quiet…

>>5831964


“I’m scared...” Vera doesn’t understand anything. She’s holding you with both hands. Her wheelchair flew off, so you’re carrying her.

“I…” Good thing the horrors beyond your comprehension are, well, beyond your comprehension! Or else you’d be losing your mind. “I’m here.” You don’t know why, but you reassure her.

“Her devilish song must’ve powered you up for a good while, female earthling, right? R1g#7?” The Alien grins back to you two. “I need you to delete everyone’s memories of my existence now. N0W. Could you? YOU?”

What do you do?

>“That’s impossible! She can’t pull it off!” Vera will die of exhaustion! Deny this request!
>“Man, can we relax a bit first? A lot happened too quickly. Please.” You need some time.
>“Thanks, but you’re asking too much. I can offer another plushy to your liking instead.” Bargain.
>“Look behind you!” Use your secret technique to distract, and get the hell out of here!
>Write In.

>>5831965
>“Man, can we relax a bit first? A lot happened too quickly. Please.” You need some time.

>>5831965
>>“Man, can we relax a bit first? A lot happened too quickly. Please.” You need some time.

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>>5831965
We're stopping here for the day! I'm more exhausted than I thought. We'll continue tomorrow!

>>5831965
>“Man, can we relax a bit first? A lot happened too quickly. Please.” You need some time.
Stalling!

>>5831965
>>“Look behind you!” Use your secret technique to distract, and get the hell out of here!
>>Write In.
"You missed an illusion distortion!"

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“Man, can we relax a bit first?” You need some time to process this. Like a couple of years. You saw reality break into two, you can’t recover from that in just a few minutes. “A lot happened too quickly. Please.” Your noodle legs can’t keep on standing.

“Grab a $347.” The Alien pushes Vera’s empty wheelchair towards you, somehow dodging all the debris on the ground. It was next to him after the disaster. This commotion should bring everyone’s attention, but you feel like the entire building is oddly quiet. Perhaps they think this is part of a recording or something? Or this room is soundproof? It’s not like the latter makes sense with the hole on the ceiling, but what do you know about acoustics?

You insert Vera back on her wheelchair and notice she’s not on fire anymore, her long legs are fine and dandy. In fact, all the fires have disappeared, even the one on the alien’s chest, this is confusing.

Looking around, Mama Bodil, Eddie, Kangaroo Man, Leonie, YUNG-P, the middle age women, the TV crew, the hotel receptionist, and the delinquent remain unconscious on the ground, all of them resting their backs on the walls with a couple few on the stage. They all look fine. Or well, you don’t see any blood and they’re breathing, that counts for something.

“H-How do you know about my magic?” Vera sheepishly asks.

“The faceless man spoke to us about it. We were thrilled by its potential.” The Alien doesn’t mind answering questions, even if you can tell he’s not fond of going into details.

“R-Right, the Magogues can’t keep their mouths shut… Stupid bastards.” Vera forgot for a moment how this all began.

“Who is this Faceless Man?” Unlike Vera, you rather ask who he’s talking about.

“The man carrying someone else’s face.” The Alien keeps being cryptic.

“Can you tell us your name?” You keep on gaining time.

“Bauts’Zitmael Ugolino. Your human brain won’t remember it for long, but I’ll always remember you, smart earthling.” The Alien that goes by his alien name smiles wretchedly. “Had enough time to catch your breath? What are you waiting for? Delete everyone’s memories before they wake up. Y0u 0w3 m3 4$ muc#.”

“B-But—”

“It’s non-negotiable. The devil puts down the terms, not you, male earthling.” Zitmael cuts you off before you say another word. “Now if you please.” He turns to Vera.

What do you do?

>Ask for a moment and say Goodbye to Vera…
>“Can you at least give us the rest of the day? Only the two of us. I told her I’d go on a date with her after all this is over, and I won’t be able to if I don’t remember her.” Plea.
>“Well, Zitmael. You leave me no choice but to challenge you to a fight.” You’ll show him what these noodle arms are capable of.
>Write In.

(Only reply of the day, we continue tomorrow!)

>>5832812
>>“Can you at least give us the rest of the day? Only the two of us. I told her I’d go on a date with her after all this is over, and I won’t be able to if I don’t remember her.” Plea.

>>5832812
>“Can you at least give us the rest of the day? Only the two of us. I told her I’d go on a date with her after all this is over, and I won’t be able to if I don’t remember her.” Plea.

>>5832812
>>“Can you at least give us the rest of the day? Only the two of us. I told her I’d go on a date with her after all this is over, and I won’t be able to if I don’t remember her.” Plea.

>>5832812
>>“Can you at least give us the rest of the day? Only the two of us. I told her I’d go on a date with her after all this is over, and I won’t be able to if I don’t remember her.” Plea.

>>5832812
>“Can you at least give us the rest of the day? Only the two of us. I told her I’d go on a date with her after all this is over, and I won’t be able to if I don’t remember her.” Plea.

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“Can you at least give us the rest of the day? Only the two of us.” You request politely, a meaner person would describe this as begging.

The Alien rolls his left hand to tell you to keep going, his wrist works like the one of a puppet, it rotates completely and fits back into its place with a pop. It’s unnerving.

“I told her I’d go on a date with her after all this is over, and I won’t be able to if I don’t remember her.” You explain with your face cheeks getting redder. Your stupid low courage is biting you in your ass.

Vera doesn’t say a word, both her hands are still clutching you.

“...G0 ahead.” Bauts’Zitmael will allow this. “You’ll be spared for now. Now delete their memories of the last 24 hours.”

“I-I can’t… If I use my great abilities on so many, I won’t be able to move for weeks…” Vera knows the price of using her magic.

“The devilish song energized you, didn’t it?” The alien asks.

“What if it did?” Vera still has some spunk.

“I didn’t counter its effects on you, your powers must continue to be enhanced. D0 17 now before your vigor disappears. Trust me.” The alien man shows his disfigured smile once again. “Be warned, your next activation will be larger than you imagine. We’ll step out of the room. BY3.” The Alien starts walking away and asks you to follow him.

“Actually, that’s not how it works, we need to bring the bodies closer to her.” You point out since he doesn’t know all the details of Vera’s powers.

“HAHA#4#4#4! It shall be done.” The Alien begins bringing people over to Vera. You do the same…

The Alien brought all the crew mates and the fighting dummies including the idol over, while you did everyone else… You look at all of them and apologize, you didn’t want this to be the end…

While Vera pulls everyone’s cables from the back of their head one by one, the Alien hands you a red button, he tells you to press it when the date is officially over, or else he will hunt you two tomorrow morning. You take it. Good thing it has a plastic cover over it so you can’t press it by mistake...

“I’m so sorry…” Vera feels guilty about doing this to *some* of them…

>>5833790


Who do you wish a better life for?

>Eddie. Alien Man is probably going to take away his Signature Book to delete all evidence…
>Kangaroo Man. You dragged him into this and he got nothing out of it...
>Leonie. The poor Tour Guide Girl deserved to complete her job…
>Mama Bodil. She did so much for you and for very little in return...
>YUNG-P. A demon probably possessed her or something. That’s gotta stink…
>Pray for the Middle-aged women. They look like they need it…
>Wessam. He’s probably not fine now after meeting with Ayde, so he needs all the good thoughts...
>Nobody. You’re going to find a way to remember and make things right. One day.
>Write In.

What do you do after?

>Take Vera wherever she wants! You’ll make her enjoy the day as much as you can!
>Take Vera to the Zoo. You didn’t check for rats. Get nostalgic upon seeing the Kangaroos.
>Tell Vera your plan of skipping town together! You’re not going to give up your memories!
>Ask Zitmael for one more favor: to ensure Vera’s safety from this point onwards! Like, deal with the Faceless Man, Bray, and whoever bothers her! You’d do it, but your memories will be gone...
>Write In.

>>5833793
>>Mama Bodil. She did so much for you and for very little in return...
>Take Vera wherever she wants! You’ll make her enjoy the day as much as you can!

>>5833793
>>Kangaroo Man. You dragged him into this and he got nothing out of it...
>Take Vera wherever she wants! You’ll make her enjoy the day as much as you can!

>>5833793
>>Mama Bodil. She did so much for you and for very little in return...
>>Take Vera wherever she wants! You’ll make her enjoy the day as much as you can!

>>5833793
>Nobody. You’re going to find a way to remember and make things right. One day.
>Take Vera to the Zoo. You didn’t check for rats. Get nostalgic upon seeing the Kangaroos.

>>5833793
>Kangaroo Man. You dragged him into this and he got nothing out of it...
>Take Vera wherever she wants! You’ll make her enjoy the day as much as you can!
Late, but voting

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You wish for Mama Bodil to have a good life after this. She did so much for very little in return, catering food wasn’t enough. You hate that there’s nothing else you can do…

Tears rain down Vera’s face just like at your first meeting together, she doesn’t want to do it, you had to put your hand on her shoulder to give her the support to pull the trigger…

And so, everyone’s memories are gone for good.

The Alien is right, Vera feels fine, this time the spell wasn’t as taxing, but this fact does little to comfort her — she will carry this heaviness in her heart for a long time. Unlike the alien, who rejoices upon seeing such a breathtaking ability! He grabs the delinquent kid out of this place, and bids you two farewell…

You two leave the building without any fanfare, nobody was in your way, nobody bothered to check what happened, all was normal. Just another day in the station. You made sure to tell security to check the room though, hopefully they can help the others when they wake up, you can’t imagine how they will react. It’s going to be a disaster. But the two goofy security guards were more concerned about Vera’s anguish, and tried to cheer her up but failed miserably.

Outside the building, you propose a plan to Vera for the rest of the evening…

“I’ll take you wherever you want to go. We’ll enjoy what’s left of the day as much as we can.” You say with conviction.

“Johnny, I don’t deserve it!” Vera feels too guilty about what she did. “If I wasn’t so much of a coward, I would’ve grabbed him by the neck and he wouldn’t even remember how to pee by now…!!! Why am I the way I am?! Why do I have these stupid powers?! Couldn’t I be the ice girl or some other dumb stuff?!”

“Vera, please, don’t beat yourself up.” You plea. “Let’s have fun.”

“After what I did to Mama Bodil and the others, you should push me into traffic instead.” Vera crosses her arms.

“Vera!” You scold her.

“Traffic…” Vera’s eyes open wide. “Johnny! The car! The car is over there! We can leave a message to Mama Bodil! Let’s do that!”

What do you do?

>Write a message detailing all the events of today to Mama Bodil. Maybe you can leave a memento of yourself if you have the time?
>Leave one of the pictures you took together with the Dark Lord of Excitement in her car.
>Don’t do anything. It’s safer for everyone if they don’t remember...
>Write In.

What’s next?

>Go back to the Motel. You have the keys! The bed was comfy!
>Take Vera to the amusement park! That’s an actual date destination!
>Take Vera to the movies! Watch something Rat related.
>Take Vera to the nearby park. They say it's pretty at night.
>Write In.

>>5833907
>>Leave one of the pictures you took together with the Dark Lord of Excitement in her car.
>Take Vera to the amusement park! That’s an actual date destination!
Go before it gets destroyed!

>>5833907
>>Leave one of the pictures you took together with the Dark Lord of Excitement in her car.
>Take Vera to the amusement park! That’s an actual date destination!

>>5833907
>Leave one of the pictures you took together with the Dark Lord of Excitement in her car.
>Take Vera to the amusement park! That’s an actual date destination!
Yeah the amusement park gets fucked later on >>5833908, good call

>>5833907
>Write In.
Scratch up her car with the message
"Find Johnny Ando."

>>5833908
Good call.
>Take Vera to the amusement park! That’s an actual date destination!

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You two go to the nearest shop that can print a photograph, then slip one through the window of everyone together with the Dark Lord of Excitement with a message saying thanks written on top. It’s not much, but a memento is a treasure in itself. This helps Vera calm down a little, until…

“You know, I’m gonna leave a message to come find me.” You take the hotel room key out.

“W-What are you doing?” Vera doesn’t understand.

“Engraving the message on the car, duh.” You think it’s practical.

“NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! You empty-headed idiot, give me that!” Vera manages to snatch the key from your noodle hands. “We have paper! What’s wrong with you?”

“I mean, the paper can get lost, but the engraving will stay on the car!” You point out.

“She’ll think you’re asking for a fight, moron!” Vera shakes her head furiously. “We have the receipt! We can write on that!”

“Fine…” You’ll do things her way just because you want to cheer her up. You’ll pretend this entire sequence was for that.

You two leave an extra message on the car, luckily, it lands next to the picture.

“They will totally hate me when they find out what I did to them...” Vera is already feeling down again.

“Vera, they don’t know your powers.” You raise an eyebrow.

“Stop being pedantic!” Vera glares.

“They won’t hate you, you had no choice.” You reassure.

“And you? Will you?” Vera demands more support.

“I can’t hate anyone who has one of these.” You wiggle your eyebrows as you point at Cat Lawyer. “You two need to keep each other company while I’m gone.”

“It’s a plushy, stop acting like I’m six.” Vera gets angry.

“S-Sorry, it’s big brother behavior. Anyway, I guess if you aren’t in touch with your inner child, that means you don’t want to go to the amusement park…” You sigh.

“What gave you that idea?! I’d love to go. It’s not like I can come up with anything better...” Vera hugs the cat plushy and pouts. “And YOU are dating ME. So you have to choose where we go. I don’t like how you force me to make decisions.”

“Don’t you get angry with half the stuff I choose? You just did.” You wonder.

“I-I won’t anymore. I promise.” Vera decides to follow blindly. Big mistake, but you appreciate it. “Unless it’s, like, horribly stupid. Then it’s your fault.”

“Let’s go, I still have some money on me.” You grab Vera’s wheelchair and take her to the amusement park.

You bring Vera to the one near the Arcade: The Lunar Light Amusement Park! It's one long trip on the subway, but here you are! It’s been a while since you’ve been there, your mom used to love the Ferris Wheel. Well, your sister does too. And yeah, you like them. It’s a family thing.

>>5834049

This enormous place is as colorful and crowded as you remember it, not even a weekday can slow down the enthusiasm! There are so many attractions with their corresponding signs, and best of all, everything is wheelchair accessible! What a great place this is!

In which attraction do you want to go first?

>The Haunted Castle!
>The Manic Pixie Dream Theater!
>The Lovers’ Gravy Boat!
>The Cursed Ship of Dave!
>The Airplane Furball!
>The Dino Carousel!
>The under-budget Circus of Magic (formerly Values)!
>The Writer’s Pendulum!
>The Broller Coaster!
>The Corpse Whisperer Ferris wheel!
>Write In.

>>5834051
>>The Broller Coaster!

>>5834051
>The under-budget Circus of Magic (formerly Values)!
Will it dispense an invisibility plasmid? Naaaaaaaaaaaaah

>>5834049
LMAO Good ol' Johnny. Always thinking pragmatically.

>>5834051
>Write In.
The Devil's Zipper

>>5834049
>I guess if you aren’t in touch with your inner child
KIDS ARE CRUEL, JOHNNY

>>5834051
>>The Broller Coaster!

>>5834051
>>>The Broller Coaster!

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Since Vera decided to not get angry at any decision you make, you choose to get on the Broller Coaster! You really want to get on a roller coaster with Vera, just imagining her reaction already gives you a good chuckle. You grab a voucher with the specific time you’ll be able to ride the things instead of doing a stupid queue. It’ll be in 20 minutes. In the meantime, you two bought something small to snack on, and waited outside the attraction.

The Broller Coaster is weird. It’s an Ocean AND Sauna themed attraction that has no water, and it’s about the unbreakable friendship between a Duck and a Shrimp. The cars look like they’re made out of the same wood you would seat on in a sauna, with the front one having the heater, by its sides the aforementioned animals are plastered, and they have tubes expelling steam to create a cool smoking effect while the ride goes. It’d be neat if it wasn’t so out there.

There’s a wooden sign revealing the backstory of the legend that inspired this ride. In short, a duck and a shrimp found themselves lost inside an Ogre’s cavern. The beast asked them who she should eat first, the duck convinced him to go for the shrimp first, which the shrimp accepted. The duck felt so bad for his actions that he jumped inside the Ogre’s mouth to satisfy his hunger. It didn’t really matter, as the monster ate the shrimp as well.

In their stomach, both animals befriended each other and waited to embrace their ultimate demise. But then, they found a magical stone that the ogre had eaten, and used it to kill the monster from within. They couldn’t escape though, and died inside the beast’s belly. This awoke the Goddess within the Stone, who revived both animals, and took them under her wing as her pets.

...But the Duck and the Shrimp weren’t on board with slavery, so they killed the Goddess and waged a war against the heavens. This ride represents their journey to the heavens to behead all members of Olympus. A monkey joined them, but that bit isn’t part of the ride.

What the fuck? Forget that, it’s time for your ride! Vera had to endure special measures to keep her in the car, but all in all, you two had the time of your life! It was so stupidly fast, it really felt like you were invading heaven! Obviously, Vera was very scared and held onto you like her life depended on it! Her offer has been rescinded, she will complain and complain about your choices forever!

For a moment, you both forgot that this is all the time you’ll have together…

And the same can be said for this thread! Thanks for playing! We’ll be returning soon! See ya!

>>5834180
Thanks for running!

>>5834180
Thank you for running!