"that's fine, just as long as i know i have your support if it comes to it"

...Maybe Ombra should do the rest of the talking?

>>358633
"That's the plan. I'll contact you when I have more support."

>>358633
"He has a dragon supporting him, a blade that can kill dragons, and an enemy king which happens to be Myli the earth dragon.
This is everybody's problem, but every leader only cares about protecting their own people.
It's a tragedy of the commons, and the commons is everybody dies."

>>358655

the tragedy of the commons is that everyone knows about it but even so doesn't care nearly enough to do anything about it. let's just go with what he says and seek out to talk to some other council dudes.

Ombra 2011/10/29(Sat)01:19 No. 361957 ID: b9c01a
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So that was pretty much a yes..

Who should I convince next? There's the light elf... He'll probably say no to me... The Dark King himself. That catfolk and there was that pixie..

well, the king should really take your council. i mean, without you he wouldn't exist! so i think he owes you.

dahhhk kihhhng.

but if anyone else appears first we should talk to them.

Ombra 2011/11/01(Tue)23:45 No. 363188 ID: 8d592b
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The Dark King it is.

Ombra flies up to King Sils.

"!!! O-ombra...? Is that you..?"

The King of the Dark Elves. I remember when he was born. He's always been in favor of slow but efficient strategies.. He hates any rash actions.

If I can phrase my words just right I think we'll get our first real supporter.

yes sils, it is i. i can understand why you would not want to go with artimis' idea, it sounds foolish. but that was simply the basic idea. it would not be a straight brawl but each race using their skills to sabotage and destroy key areas as well as fight. each race has a special power, do you really think humans can withstand all of those powers at the same time?

>>363188
"I told Artemis that Myli is the human king. I saw his mark myself.
While the human war effort would collapse if Myli is exposed or slain, we probably won't get a good shot at either for quite awhile. At the rate their forces are rampaging across the continent we'll likely have them on our doorstep before an opportunity presented itself.
What we need right now is to slow their advancement so we can start strategic actions.

What would you say to running a little propaganda campaign?"

Ombra 2011/11/07(Mon)19:46 No. 364390 ID: 8d592b
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"I told Artemis that Myli is the human king. I saw his mark myself.While the human war effort would collapse if Myli is exposed or slain, we probably won't get a good shot at either for quite awhile. At the rate their forces are rampaging across the continent we'll likely have them on our doorstep before an opportunity presented itself.What we need right now is to slow their advancement so we can start strategic actions. What would you say to running a little propaganda campaign?"

"I'm listening.."
----------------------------------------------

"Interesting... That would be our best shot.. Maybe if we all worked together we could.. Hmm. Thank for the idea Ombra, I must summon everyone again.. Tell Artemis we will inform him of our decision within the next few days."

Sils heads off deep in thought.

Man I'm good. See 'that's' the respect I should be shown. With that we're sure to gain the others support. Good work me.
And you guys to.

>>364390
Hands on hips, throw your head back, and have a good evil laugh. Trust me, it's cathartic. Now get Arty on boning them chi- er, strengthening his alliances!

>>364390
Alrighty.
Say, can you think of a guy Morgan might be interested in besides Art? Everybody else has split love interests but her.

>>364392
...You say that like it's a good thing.

make art thank you graciously for your help.

>>364392

Ombra doesn't have any love interests. we should get on fixing that.

...so. what's your type?

Ombra 2011/11/08(Tue)22:33 No. 364646 ID: 8d592b
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>>364391
"MWA HA HA HA HA!"

>>364427

"Oh he'll thank me all right. Once I get my body back I'll be sure the son of sable repays my continuous kindness. I've honestly been far to good for him"

>>364392

"Bah, you humans and your silly relationships. These problems would all be solved if everyone stopped putting so much importance on single relationships. Sable would get me, he knew what it meant to be a man. If Artemis would just act more like his dad he wouldn't have any of these girl troubles."

>>364646
Kill a half-dozen birds with one stone.
Tell Morgan you're going to make heavy use of Art's body (nudge nudge wink wink) once you get your own back since he owes you at least that much, and you're going to drag Saisai into it because you're a goddamn dragon and nobody can tell you otherwise. Tell her she's welcome to join, as long as she can share.

It'll be hilarious. At least for you. And probably me.

>>364646
You know, Art's right there...

you have a crush on Sable? is getting killed your sexual fetish?

give him a kiss!

Ombra 2011/11/09(Wed)13:11 No. 364718 ID: b8e8f7
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>>364706
"What!? No! I hated dying! And a proud dragon such as myself doesn't degrade herself by mating with some human!"

>>364693

Ombra turns around

"Woah! How long have you been there!?"

"A few minutes. So I'm assuming you managed to convince the leaders?"

"Of course I have! I'm Ombra for crying out loud!"

"Great, you ready to return? I feel kinda lost without the Guardian."

Well.. Are we done here?

kiss him~

>>364718
No. First go tell Morgan you're going to make Art and Saisai your love slaves once you get your body back, and while you won't get in between Art and Morgan she's going to have to deal with it.

>>364742
That doesn't mean you actually plan to DO that, just that you should SAY so. Morgan doesn't have any relationship stress or drama, and she needs a push to make her stop being so damn passive about things.
Honestly, what's love if there's no struggle to it?

>>364742

okay what. what's wrong with you man.

>>364742
I'm a bit Meh on the love slave thing, change it to something more along the lines of "if you two don't get it on soon I'm going to take drastic measures".

>>365005
Pfft, we're not gonna actually do it, we're just trying to make Morgan show some backbone or crumple up like a used tissue.

Again with Seven's ridiculous schemes.

Anyway, looks like we're done here.

>>365007
I think she already has enough backbone. Also keep in mind that this sort of plan tends to make people pissed off regardless of what the end result is.

I hate you I hate morgen I like catgirl

Artemis 2011/11/22(Tue)00:54 No. 367211 ID: 9da432
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Haha you guys are pervs~
I'm heading back now but you guys go on messing with the boy.
------------------------------

That's better..
I really do feel lost without you guys sometimes.

Well things are squared off with Sils. I think for the first time in a while I have some free time.

hahaha, o man, art, you would not believe what we talked about. once ombra is out you are gonna be her love slave and shit.

we can give some energy to mimi, for a change+-

>>367211
Go spend some time with Saisai and Mimi. They've probably had a lot more free time than you, and you'd feel better hearing their stories.

Artemis 2011/12/04(Sun)01:21 No. 369668 ID: a4a7f4
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>>367213
W-what...?

>>367218
That uh sounds better.. I think I know where Saisai is.

Artemis walks over to Eistia's room and sees Saisai standing in front of it. She glares at him.

"Yes?"

Thanks to the soul bind I can still she's irritated about something. Or maybe that's just common sense after knowing her for so long.

>>369668
Because you've been away, probably. Get to the point.

say sorry and give her a hug.

>>369668
No sense mincing words here, tell her you know she's irritated and to tell you whats wrong so maybe you can do something about it. Because otherwise you'll get irritated by her irritation and you'll keep irritating each other back and forth and it will be very irritating.

>>369668
Give her a hug and ask what's wrong.

ask her what's up.

Artemis 2011/12/04(Sun)13:18 No. 369753 ID: dd7b82
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"What's wrong?"

Oh god now she's pissed

"What's wrong!? Are you that fucking dense!?!? Your sister has been completely devastated by the fact that her whole fucking city is ash and I haven't seen you do a damn thing to make her feel better!! You're her brother yet -I'm- the one taking care of her like I'm her damn nanny!"

see, we knew you should of tried to help more. remember how saisai felt when you first made the bond? that's how eistia is feeling right now. so go make her happy, bro.

>>369753
Hug her and apologize.

>>369762
This won't fucking help. Saisai's about action, not being a little whiny faggot. Go DO SHIT if you're so sorry.

Artemis 2011/12/04(Sun)14:34 No. 369773 ID: dd7b82
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Action, right!

"I'll talk to her now."

Before Saisai can reply Artemis enters his sister's room.
She's completely covered in a blanket.

Well... What do I say?

>>369773
Flip the blanket off of her. Sibling bonding time. NOW.

>>369774
Sure. Then hug her, of course.

rip off blanket and say "eistia, it is time to get you out of this funk!"

Oh, before I forget.

Artemis 2011/12/04(Sun)14:39 No. 369778 ID: dd7b82
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>>369774

Artemis flips the covers off to reveal a pillow and a rolled up blanket.

>>369778
GRRRAAAAGHAGAAAA.

SAISAI WHERE THE FUCK IS SHE

bust back out the door and say "saisai, she's gone!"

oh wait, durr, use the goldeon watch to find her.

Artemis 2011/12/04(Sun)14:43 No. 369783 ID: dd7b82
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>>369779
>>369780
No no no! We can 'not' tell her she's missing! She'll be even more pissed!

Artemis looks around a bit and checks under the bed.

Well... Can't exactly keep a soul blade master locked up I suppose.

>>369778
Go hug Saisai, then set off together to find your sister!

go through the hole and use the watch.

Saisai can feel your emotions, I think she already knows something is wrong

>>369783
No hugging Saisai.

No lying. SHE'LL JUST BE PISSED THAT YOU LIED.

Use the watch, tell her you're going to find your sister, and HAUL PRETTYBOY CASTER ASS

Artemis 2011/12/04(Sun)14:48 No. 369788 ID: dd7b82
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Ah damn, the soul bind! I keep forgetting that!

"Hey Art... Everything okay in there? You're being really quiet."

And her super hearning... Forgot that to.

"no, she flew the coop, but i'm hot on her trail. send someone up with some mortar." then through the hole!

>>369788
Use the goddamn watch.

>>369789
and this

Artemis 2011/12/04(Sun)15:01 No. 369797 ID: dd7b82
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"Uh no.. She uhm... Left."

"WHAT!?"

"But I'm going after her now! I have the Watch still!"

"I'm going with you!"

Artemis and Saisai track down Eistia using the watch. It doesn't take to long as they finding her sitting down on a hill staring off into the Elven Forest.

Saisai looks relieved to see her.

quietly tell saisai to hide and just listen in. then walk up and sit next to her. then say "hey"

>>369797
Approaching someone who is clearly angry at the world + themselves:

Don't bring up what they are angry about. Let them talk, but don't allow them to walk away. Hugs are not your friend unless they appear receptive. Speak evenly and calmly.

Artemis 2011/12/04(Sun)15:14 No. 369802 ID: dd7b82
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Artemis holds out his hand telling Saisai to stay where she is and goes up to Eistia. He sits beside her.

"Hey Eistia."

"Brother."

"What're you up to?"

"Testing a rather bizzare human ritual. It doesn't work it seems."

>>369802
"I hear flipping a coin is better. It's not about the result, but what you hope for in it." then shrug, and hold us out in your palms. "Put your hands on it, I want to try something. It might help me understand."

"it depends on how you start and what the plant is. you gotta use the right one. can you show me how you are doing it?"

Artemis 2011/12/04(Sun)15:23 No. 369807 ID: dd7b82
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"I hear flipping a coin is better. It's not about the result, but what you hope for in it."

Artemis holds out the Guardian

"Put your hands on it, I want to try something. It might help me understand."

Eistia touches it. Nothing seems to happen.

hmm can you both hear us?

>>369807
"Well, drat. I was hoping both of us would hook up to it at once, sorta deal. Looks like it's only one at a time."

Artemis 2011/12/04(Sun)15:29 No. 369810 ID: dd7b82
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>>369808
Well just me it seems.

"Sorry, I was hoping it would let the Guardian speak to both of us."

"Hmph.."

She lets go and stares off again.

take out a coin "well since i asked about it anyway. heads, they like you, tails they don't" then flip it and catch. then put it away without looking at the result.
wen she asks what it was as back "what did you want it to be?"

>>369810
"Sorry for being gone for so long."
and when you say it mean it

>>369810
Just hand us over and motion for Saisai to sit down next to you.

>>369810
Ask her who it is she's picking petals for.

(Sasai will hear her answer.)

Artemis 2011/12/27(Tue)18:53 No. 375556 ID: 3cf86c
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"Sorry for being gone for so long."

"....."

She doesn't say anything for a while. Her body shakes slightly as tears start coming out of her eyes.
She hugs her knees closer to her as though she were trying to keep herself from breaking apart.

>>375556

TIME FOR HUGS.

>>375559
this guy has the right idea.

Artemis 2011/12/29(Thu)04:27 No. 375947 ID: 281eec
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>>375559

"Oh Eistia!"

Artemis goes up to her and hugs her tight. Saisai runs up and hugs her from the opposite side.

Eistia: "You're crushing me! I'm fine! Really I am!"

Oh I didn't even know how much I'd been hurting the poor girl! I'm so stupid!

Artemis 2011/12/29(Thu)04:35 No. 375951 ID: 281eec
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Eistia breaks out of the choke hug.

"All right all right that's enough. I'm better okay? You're a jerk and insensitive to peoples feelings, we got that and I forgive you."

Saiai: "I don't"

"That's to be expected."

She wipes away some tears.

"I've spent the past few weeks feeling bad for myself. Artemis has been just wandering around. Saisai... We've all been neglecting something. We need to do something about the human king and soon. With or without the others help."

Saisai: "I actually agree with that. Artemis, you have the dragon slayer. You're the one who should be leading us not these old kings. Sure they help but really this all falls on you."

"Me..?"

"Yes brother. You're the leader."

"Last time I was leader of something it didn't go to well.."

"Well here's your chance to make up for it."

it only failed cause one of the people on your team was a huge asshole. and that particular asshole is gone.

the old kings have the armies to match Myli's, whereas we have jackshit. so sorry, but we're not getting anything done without their help.

>>375977
what? it's not about matching it's about stealth sneaking and sabotage. we have people on the inside. get their help.

>>375977
The kings don't have something that can stop the greatest known power in the world. They don't have Ombra. And, most importantly, they don't have us.

We have to leverage everything we have - everyone does, if we can hope to win. The kings must rally their armies, and Artemis must move close enough to disable the King. Artemis will have to lead a charge into an army backed by a dragon, protected by his closest friends. He is the arrow, the kings and their armies, the bow.

Artemis 2012/01/07(Sat)23:36 No. 378430 ID: 85879a
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"I can't do this alone though."

Saisai: "You have us."

Eistia: "My people will help as well. At least the ones from my former city."

".... I think I can gather a few more people to. My mom, Apple, the twins... We know a few knights. Surely they'll be willing to help?"

Saisai: "They'd better after all we did for them."

Artemis nods.

I just need to find a way to get in contact with them.. I think Morgan can help with that..

Artemis and the others walk back into the city. He goes into Morgan's room and sees it's completely empty.

Saisai: "What the..?"

There's a note on the table. Artemis picks it up.
It reads:

Kan't write for long
I hope you aren't mad at me for leaving you..
Don't worry everything's fine. It's just I
need to go back to Central.
Please understand I don't want to fight them.
Do not try to come after me.. And

Don't fight against the king anymore.
A fight against your own kind.. It's foolish.
Don't you think?

Morgan

Saisai: "What the...? Did she just abandon us? Just like that..?

well that's probably the most blatantly obvious false letter I've ever seen. i mean come on,
"A fight against your own kind.. It's foolish.
Don't you think?"
who even talks like that? we need to go after Morgan, if someone planted this letter it was probably after snatching her. we need to catch up to them before they reach central.

fffffff

>>378430
K
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P
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D
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KIDnPD DAD.
The presence of a hidden message is obvious, but it's hard to read once discovered. She is terrible at this.

Ok, so what probably happened is that her dad was captured and she was forced to leave under duress. Use the watch to find the respective positions of her and her dad, then go check on Mimi.

Meh. Earth Dragon being a dick as fucking usual.

TIME TO RESCUE MORGAN'S FATHER

CALL UP APPLE, ASK HER IF SHE'S WILLING TO BE A THIEF ONE LAST TIME.

>>378442
let's see you make a better one in a minute. anyway, good thing we have a magical all seeking watch.

Artemis 2012/02/02(Thu)19:37 No. 383987 ID: 5a6216
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"This note... I think it's a code. Morgan is in trouble! We have to get her!"

>Saisai: "But what about the plan? Our first priority should be defeating the king."

"If we rescue her we can kill the king while we do that!"

>"Oh yeah sure we'll just toss it on the list of things to do while recklessly going into the kingdom to save the girl. Forget it, you go save her on your own. Tell me when you're actually gonna be focused on killing the king."

She starts walking away.

"Saisai wait. I need your help to."

She turns.

>"I didn't offer it."

She seems really really mad. And jealous?

"it's.. you're stronger then me, i can fight the king, but only because my sword would make him weaker, against the normal guards you would be better."

>>383987
Of COURSE she's jealous, you thickheaded bumbling fool. You're essentially asking the girl who was smitten on you to save your current girlfriend. It's... insensitive. Rude, even.

Look, if you take out the King, his threats become meaningless. He's counting on you to go for the girl first. Surprise him. Shock him.

she still has some feelings for you I think. its pissing her off that you would risk everything for Morgan. speaking of that, as much of a bastard as I feel pointing this out, Morgan is one person. running off to confront the king now is probably exactly what he wants you yo do. if he manages to kill you and capture your sword the entire world is screwed. I'm not saying we should just write her off, but saving her comes in a distant second to killing the king.

>>383987
NO SHIT!
She's madly in love with you and you just asked her to help you with a suicide mission to rescue the person you love instead of her. You've been pretty nasty about how you've been rejecting her, too.

Saisai is right. If the king has her then we can't do anything without a solid plan, and the solidest plan involves removing the king first.

Ask for the various leaders to have their spies look into this. We need more information. Meanwhile, you can try to be a better friend to Saisai.

>>384004
[Use GP to help this along as needed]
Forgot to tell you what you should be doing.
First, sigh.
"I'm sorry, I lost it for a moment.
You're right, I can't help her, not now, but-"
Wrap your arms around her and let the tears flow
"I can't do this! I know I can't go help her, I know it's a trap, I know it's the best way to help her, but it hurts so much to leave somebody in danger... I've never been able to let people suffer, not you, not the twins, not Sharaes, the Ori, monsters, or even enemies.
Help me, Saisai. I'm not strong enough for this; I'm not strong enough to fail."

fuck it. you don't need her. I though she was our friend, but if she's gonna be like that, she can stay here and spend her days taking care of Eistia's drunkard ass for all I care.