Levias 2015/11/16(Mon)20:33 No. 684468 ID: 260951
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Hmmmmm....

Levias 2015/11/16(Mon)20:34 No. 684469 ID: 260951
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Dear Sir Levias Solis. I fear the responsibility has fallen to me to inform you of the ill fate of your brother, Sir Derek Solis The Second. As you most likely know, Sir Derek was posted in our group near the front lines. Our unit was given several missions, but regrettably, before we could begin to complete even one, we were savagely ambushed in the night by several vicious demons, who took to abusing my men. Derek managed to flee, (Left with no other choice, mind you) but was last reported plummeting to his unfortunate demise, off of a tall cliff-edge. I am very sorry to inform you of such a thing, and you have my utmost condolences. I assure you that Derek spend his time in my unit brave and righteous to God til the end.

My condolences, Sir Richard Lions.

Levias 2015/11/16(Mon)20:34 No. 684470 ID: 260951
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Hmmmmmmmmmmmm....

Greetings, Brother!! It is I, Sebastian! I am writing to inform you that you need not fear the demon scourge on your men any longer! For I am on my way to you as we speak, and will vanquish all opposition Post-haste! Please leave some for me.

Your Righteous Brother, Sir Sebastian Solis!!

P.S. Where is Derek, by the way?

Levias 2015/11/16(Mon)20:34 No. 684471 ID: 260951
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.....I am not sure which letter to believe.

Got any old letters from your brothers? You might be able to confirm whether they were actually written by your brothers by comparing hand writing and spelling mistakes. Do not share Derek's letter with anyone since it conflicts with Sir Richard's letter. No telling if Sir Richard made a mistake or there is foul play at work.

Believe the second one. Write a reply back to Derek giving your condolences for his tragic death upon the battlefield. Your response to Sebastian can wait, as he has little time for petty trifles such as reading while on the march.

I don't think you should reply to any of the above.

So what's your general plan?

simple, all are true from the perspective of the writer. whoever told sir richard, saw derek fall, but he overestimated how badly such a fall hurt him. that is where the broken arm derek mentions in his letter comes from.

>>684523
There's no evidence to suggest any of these letters are true. He must investigate his brother's "death" himself, its the only way to know.

>>684469
Last reported FALLING OFF a cliff, not being recovered at the bottom of one. They also didn't state the condition of his body. In this, we must consider the negative statement - the value of things not said. I'd be inclined to believe that they did not actually FIND a body, and simply presumed him dead or captured. Sloppy, but common in a war zone.

In this case, it is most likely that the letters are more or less accurate with regard to witnessed events, but not conclusions.

Regardless, there's a simple solution. Tell Sebastian that Derek was separated from his men and they fear the worst, that he is at the very least wounded in the vicinity of the front lines, and that he may have taken a demon captive. That covers all contingencies, and gives Sebastian a starting point for rescuing Derek, or recovering his body for burial and inflicting vengeance.

Have faith in your brothers. Yes, Derek does have a lacking constitution and his demise seems likely, but he is not without wits that would keep him alive. And while Sebastian's enthusiasm is often overzealous, his heart is still in the right place. Plus, there's little chance that there would be people foolish enough to forge your brother's letter.

Respond to Sebastian that you have conflicting reports on Derek, but that you will look into them yourself.

>>684471
Knowing your little brother, i'd say there's a good 50/50 split on wether he's dead or crawling across the countryside, subsisting on damp moss and fireflies for nourishment, though there's no strong evidence going either way besides the letters.

Is the letter from our brother legitimate? Surely you'd be able to recognize his handwriting?

Levias 2015/11/18(Wed)21:22 No. 684772 ID: 260951
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>Got any old letters?

I'm afraid not. Any old letters I kept would be overseas in my homeland.

>All are true from the perspective of the writer.

>Last reported FALLING OFF a cliff, not being recovered at the bottom of one.

Ah, right you are.. A bit sloppy on the part of Richard, but he did his best, I'm sure.. This at least means Derek is most likely alive.

>Respond to Sebastian that you have conflicting reports on Derek.

I do so, noting his most likely condition and most likely location as well, and that he may have captured a demon.. which would be pretty impressive, considering it's Derek. I also write to Sir Lions, informing him that he may have very well been incorrect.

>So what's your general plan?

Well.. Those were the last of the letters I had to deal with today.. So, I suppose I'm free to do what I please, with the day's affairs in order. I suppose I'll relax in my office for awh-

"Sir Solis! Sir Solis!"

Levias 2015/11/18(Wed)21:22 No. 684773 ID: 260951
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"Sir Solis!-"

"I heard you the first time. What is it?' It's a young, excited rookie crusader. He can barely contain himself.

"Well-Well! We've done it, sir! We've done it!!"

"Done what? Out with it, dammit!"

Levias 2015/11/18(Wed)21:22 No. 684774 ID: 260951
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"We've finally captured that wretched witch that's been plaguing the city!!"

"Oh you have, have you? Bring her in at once! And send in that mailboy as well, I have some letters for him."

"Yes, Sir!!"

Levias 2015/11/18(Wed)21:22 No. 684775 ID: 260951
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"......Rookie."

"Sir?"

"This is a dog."

"Yes, sir! I'll just leave you to it!" He leaves the room before I have a chance to respond.. I am alone with the.. the dog.

Levias 2015/11/18(Wed)21:23 No. 684776 ID: 260951
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..........This dog..

Levias 2015/11/18(Wed)21:23 No. 684777 ID: 260951
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Is suspicious.

Leave the mail outside, this could turn out to be an embarrassing interrogation for a mail boy to walk in on.

Grab it by the scruff of the neck and stare it in the eye. Glare into its soul.

>>684777
Order it to speak. If it refuses, threaten to thwap it with a rolled-up newspaper.

Talk to the dog, accuse it of using illegal magic.

You should have a spare leash or a heavy object. Close the door and windows and box the little guy in.

Proceed to punch the dog in the face.

Let her sniff your butt, as is the custom with dogs.

Well, it's either a shapeshifter or that man tries to pull some joke on you. If the latter, we could keep the dog and just give him/her the Name "Heretic"

>>684777
Dogs can't sweat. That's why they pant.

Therefore, this is not a dog.

"You know, you're not fooling anyone at the second glance, witch. So make it easier on yourself and just confess your witchcraft. That way you'll be only burned at the pyre without any torture and mutilation typical of the interrogation process. And if you renounce the dark powers and seek forgiveness of Father God, who knows, you might be looking at a long life of repentance in a convent somewhere."

>>684777
It is rather obvious that the witch has shapeshifted. Were it a real dog it would just pant and give you a rather blank look.

Do you have a holdout weapon on you? A dagger, anything? The witch may try something.

>>684822
A common misconception. Dogs DO sweat, but not for the same reasons as humans.
Still, they don't sweat like that.

Tell it to have a seat, then review the files you have on the witch. This builds anxiety and makes people less cautious with what they say. If you don't have an actual file handy then dig out a random file and peruse it while remembering the details.
After a few minutes, or when they start getting figity, ask them if they know why they are here. You want them to think you already know the answers, so they're afraid to lie for fear of making things worse.

Levias 2015/11/19(Thu)08:50 No. 684870 ID: 260951
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>Close the doors and windows

Will do.

>Leave the mail outside.

Ah. Good idea. That could have been quite embarrassing.

>Grab it by the scruff of the neck and stare it in the eye. Glare into it's soul.

...It attempts to avert it's tiny eyes.

"Speak. I command you to speak." It wiggles.

"Speak or I will strike you with parchment, wretch." It's eyes widen for a moment.

"Heretic. You have been accused of using illegal magic. How do you plea?" It says nothing.

"You know, you're not fooling anyone at the second glance, witch. Make it easier on yourself and confess your witchcraft....." I wait for a moment. It does not respond. "Very well."

Levias 2015/11/19(Thu)08:51 No. 684871 ID: 260951
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>Tell it to have a seat, then review the files you have on the witch. This builds anxiety and makes people less cautious with what they say. If you don't have an actual file handy then dig out a random file and peruse it while remembering the details.

I sit the dog down on a chair across from my desk, withdrawing all the information I have on the witch.

"Now.. It is my understanding that you have been plaguing these fair people far before the church's involvement. Is that correct?" I wait for an answer. Nothing.

"Do you know why you are here?" The dog stares at me.

Truthfully, this witch has been plaguing this town long before I, or the church came here. I honestly don't know much about it aside from the fact that it's been our largest annoyance since coming here. Still, if I wish to get a reaction out of the witch, I had best choose which of these cases to bring up carefully..



Case 1 - Witch's supposed romance with Thomas Haywright.

Case 2 - The slaughter of domesticated farm animals.

Case 3 - The various small attacks on Church property since arrival.

>>684871
Supposed romance - who cares.
Slaughter of farm animals - she has to PAY for those.
Attacks on church property - they get that every week from the town drunks, right?

Bring up case two.

Systematically pile accusation upon accusation. Excess info-dump could make the witch confused enough to slip up.

Begin with Case 2. Then proceed with Case 3. For the end, bring up Case 1 in the vein of "How do you know one Thomas Haywright?" and make up some bullshit related to him that would hurt the witch's pride.

Leeet's make the romance our final card, and start with the small attacks. Be insistant on this, and make ourselves look a biiit of a buffon. Second case, less stubborn but still so, then finally, we bring the last case up...gently.
Chances are, THAT is going to be a weakpoint, and after trying to wear her out the witch won't expect us to hit that, I think?

Recite them in countdown order. 3... 2... 1... Bingo.

Levias 2015/11/19(Thu)21:14 No. 684958 ID: 260951
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"You wouldn't know anything about what's been happening to the animals around town lately... would you?" The dog does not react.

"Dogs, Cats, and various livestock have been found, drained of blood, and without hearts, eyes, and tongues.. Sick business, that.. It seems the town watch, left with no other suspects, believe you are you culprit of such sick acts, witch." The dog looks irritated.

"After all, who would be suspect, but a disgusting despicable heathen, such as yourself.." The dog looks angry.

I move on to the next case. Case number three.

"Did you know, that there have been several attacks and sabotage attempts on church property, since our arrival in this town?" The dog looks away, upset.

"Several crosses, flags, and caravans have been vandalized. Often in the form of what people describe as.. A small animal, leaving behind purses and satchels.. shortly followed by, colorful and bright explosions. Sometimes the men guarding caravans fall asleep inexplicably.. By the time they awaken, the equipment they were so carefully protecting is gone.. Do you know the punishment for failing to protect that precious equipment, witch?" The dog perks up, clearly interested.


"The penalty is torture. Being burned. Cut. Stretched, and broken.. The tears that run down these young men's faces when they first realize what they have to go through, at no fault of their own.. It touches, even me. But.. You wouldn't care about that, would you. After all, you're an evil, wicked, witch." The dog looks to the ground, it's eyes wet.. Guilty. Hmph! Hmm.. my head hurts a bit.. Anyway, time for the finishing blow.

Levias 2015/11/19(Thu)21:16 No. 684960 ID: 260951
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I switch to the first file. The last one.

"Do you know, what happened to a young man, named Thomas Haywright in this town, a few years back?" The dog very suddenly stares up at me, an expression.. almost showing fear. Going to have to ignore this headache..

"It says here.. That Thomas lived far from town.. That he was often shunned, and teased by the children who lived here, due to his place of residence, and his ex-criminal parents."

"Thomas would, in fact, usually be seen crying as he left town. So sad, don't you think? That a young man like that would be tormented by those he wished nothing but companionship with?" The dog stares to the ground.. It's.. shaking a bit? The whole room is shaking! What is.. AHH!

Levias 2015/11/19(Thu)21:16 No. 684961 ID: 260951
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MY HEAD! MY HEAD!! I CAN'T SEE! MY HEad..! Head.. IS SPLITTING!! I HEAR.. I Hear.. Crying?

Levias 2015/11/19(Thu)21:16 No. 684962 ID: 260951
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..Darn! Darn!! Why did I have to come here!! I hate this place! I.. I hate myself! W..Wait.

Levias 2015/11/19(Thu)21:16 No. 684963 ID: 260951
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Where am I?

No idea, you should find someone to ask and then go find 'yourself'.

You also appear to be bleeding slightly, how is that body feeling?

>>684963
Aw shit, she illusioned us into a new body. Reach forward and sort of swat at where she was, see if that knocks us back out of it.
Door was locked, right?

Judging by the sudden influx of colour, I'd say you're in Oz now.

Nah. Actually, you're in Thomas Haywright's shoes, or bare feet as may be the case. Fill yourself with DETERMINATION and carry these events to their conclusion as quickly as you are able. That dog could be getting away while you sit there, wracked with visions of a sordid affair!
Hopefully that doesn't mean getting yourself killed as fast as possible...

Realize you are out of uniform.

>>684963
Check yourself. Are you who you expect yourself to be?
The witch either outright switched your mind with Thomas', or trapped your mind in a re-enactment of one of his memories. You have to break free. USE YOUR WILLPOWER.

This is either a distraction or a nonverbal testimony to what happend to Thomas Haywright.

Clean up your face, you can at least look a little respectable, even under the circumstances.

>>684962
Well you clearly arent in kansas, there's no colour there.

>>684963

You appear to be experiencing the memories of another. Do not panic. Keep calm and take in everything of note as events unfold.

Levias 2015/11/20(Fri)22:22 No. 685079 ID: 260951
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>You are Thomas Haywright

What?! That's impossible! Agh! My nose hurts! Wh-Why am I shorter?! DAMN IT! I don't want to be a teenager again!!

>How are you feeling?

My nose hurts really bad! In fact, I feel generally horrible! Like I was just in a fight!

>Carry out the events as quickly as possible, pay attention.

Gah! I could have just finished reading the file and known!! Dammit!

>Reach out and sort of swat at where she was. Door was locked, right?

There's nothing there! Just... air! I locked the door and windows.. But I'd hate to imagine what a witch could do to me in a room like that alone!

>Clean yourself, you could at least be presentable. Also, you're out of uniform.

Blast! I'll just.. Oh..! A stream. I'll wash my face before continuing.... wherever it is I'm going.

Levias 2015/11/20(Fri)22:22 No. 685080 ID: 260951
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I undo my.. overalls, and begin to rinse myself off in the stream. It's just the right depth. It's quite peaceful, actually... quiet... I feel a bit strange.. like... like I'm not alone..

>>685080
You are literally looking right at the creepy mage-type in purple sitting right there in the bushes

==>

Levias 2015/11/21(Sat)00:01 No. 685090 ID: 260951
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>You are literally looking right at them.

What? What are you talking about? Nobody is there. See? Nobody at all. It just... feels like there's somebody..

>>685090
swat your arm out a bit to the left
just sorta vive the air a lil swat

>>685090
alternatively, just start jerkin it a bit under the water

When you have a feeling you're not alone, it's because you most likely aren't alone.

Leave the stream exactly where you are swiftly and suddenly, you're more vulnerable in water.

>>685090
Ask who the hell is being a pervert and staring at you while you're bathing.

The PoVs don't quite match up, but could they be representing us in some way?

>>685090
Sexy pose time.

>>685104
>>685093
Hmmm... that sounds like HERESY!

I agree with >>685092

Grab the Bomb Mage and throw them downstream!

RUN.

so it seems only us extra-dimensional head voices can see them. makes sense.
it is on the bank to your immediate left.

Swat air, re-equip dignity.

Levias 2015/11/21(Sat)15:36 No. 685192 ID: 260951
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>just start jerkin it a bit under the water

Jerking it? Jerking what?

>Swat your arm a little bit to the left. Just sorta give the air a lil swat.

I do so.. Are there bugs or something? Why are you having me do this?

>It is on the bank to your immediate left.

What?? Damn! Where?! Where is it!?

>Leave the stream exactly where you are swiftly and suddenly, you're more vulnerable in the water.

Damn!!! I've got to get out of here!

Levias 2015/11/21(Sat)15:36 No. 685193 ID: 260951
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*Splash*

*BUMP!!*

"GAh!! How did you know I-"

Levias 2015/11/21(Sat)15:36 No. 685194 ID: 260951
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.............."Oh.....Wowie..!"

Levias 2015/11/21(Sat)15:37 No. 685195 ID: 260951
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"WHAT IN THE WORLD?!?" I cover myself the best I can!

"Hey, don't worry about it! I already.. mm... already saw everything, anyway.. Why not just.. just" The figure pauses, wiping it's mouth.

"...Be casual.. heh.. heh heh.... we could... we could.. have fun..!" The figure proceeds to make grabbing motions with it's hands. I don't understand what they mean! What is WRONG with them!?

She's making a perverted motion of.. well, pleasuring a males bits. Apparently the Witch is propositioning you for casual sex as she's rather into your body thus far.

>>685195
She is propositioning you for sexual acts.
This is completely normal for non-crusaders, which you currently are. Be polite.

..Perhaps when your body isn't battered and bruised, eh?

QUICK, SAVE YOURSELF FOR MARRIAGE!

1) Grab mage by the waist.
2) Hoist above your head.
3) Throw downstream.
4) Run away screaming.

If your fingers start twitching, that may be a good sign of you losing control; proceed to kick the mage in the stomach and run like hell.

>>685195
Quickly! Squeal like a virgin maiden and grab your clothing!

"Shouldn't you be a dog?"

>>685207
Well she is a bitch

>>685197
No, he is always a crusader. Though this body may not be his own we cannot let heresy his mind. This is how heretics become heretics, first you think "This is fine it's just a memory/dream/illusion/whatever" and the next thing you know, you've let heretical thoughts infect your mind, and you start empathizing with heretics, and soon enough you're doing that sort of thing even under normal circumstances. The point is that we can't allow the degradation of his moral character.
Basically, she's a temptress of the worst sort and you shouldn't let her anywhere near your imaginary genitals. In fact, you should probably search for a weapon in case she gets too persistent.

Suplex the witch.

You're real sick, dropping us into one of your fantasies like this, huh? You know, the report says... uh... actually we didn't get to see the report. Fill in the blanks for us, will ya Levias?

Levias 2015/11/24(Tue)13:46 No. 685502 ID: 260951
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>She is propositioning you for sexual acts

What!? Why?! Why would now be the time for something like that?? Wait so she's gesturing about my... Oh wow her hand is-

>QUICK, SAVE YOURSELF FOR MARRIAGE!

>Be polite

"No thank you! I.. Perhaps when my body isn't battered and bruised.. eh? Ha.. ha ha.."

She stands, walking toward me as I back up, away from the stream.

"Oh is that all? I can fix that. I have spells for that.. but.. that's not really the reason, is it? I think the reason.. is because you are a VIRGIN.. It's because you're scared, isn't it?"

"What? No, I-"

"Don't try to lie to me, Thomas.. I've seen the way the people in town treat you.. I bet girls don't even talk to you.. I could show you things that you wouldn't believe, Thomas.. If you'd.. just.." Her hand gets closer and closer to me. "..let me.."

>Quickly! Squeal like a virgin maiden and grab your clothing!

Levias 2015/11/24(Tue)13:46 No. 685503 ID: 260951
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"AHHH! NO I'M SAVING MYSELF FOR TRUE LOVE AND MARRIAGE!!"

I leap aside and grab my overalls, shielding myself behind a bush.

"What?! No!! You fucking tease!!"

"Come back, baby!!" She continues to pursue me!

>"Shouldn't you be a dog?"

She stops, hearing this.

"...How.. How did you know that..."

Levias 2015/11/24(Tue)13:47 No. 685504 ID: 260951
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"I was into pet play!!!? I'll be your dog, baby! I'll be your dirty bitch! Woof! Woof, woof!"

I made it worse!!

Levias 2015/11/24(Tue)13:47 No. 685505 ID: 260951
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>Grab mage by the waist.

"Ohhh... Ohh Yeahhh now we're talkin'!"

Levias 2015/11/24(Tue)13:47 No. 685506 ID: 260951
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>Hoist above your head.

"Yeah, let's do it while standing! That's so hot! Oh God..!"

Levias 2015/11/24(Tue)13:48 No. 685507 ID: 260951
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>Throw downstream

*SPLASH*

"NOOO! WE WERE SO CLOSE, THOMAS!! Dammit! where is my hat?!"

Levias 2015/11/24(Tue)13:48 No. 685508 ID: 260951
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"Ahhh! My enchanted hat!! My identity!!" Oh. It seems it was her enchanted hat making her appear as a shadow.

"Well.. I guess the jig is up.. That's right, Thomas. It's me. I'm the witch.. It was me the whole time.." I have absolutely no idea who this person is.

"You see.. I know I always joined the others in.. teasing you.. I thought you were weird for awhile.. but then.. when I started to need to stay in the forest to gather supplies.. I occasionally saw you going home.. And eventually I.. spied on you in the river.. and then.. Well.. the truth is.. I'm.. in love-"

Levias 2015/11/24(Tue)13:48 No. 685509 ID: 260951
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"With your HUuuuuuuuuge dick!" This girl is a terrible person.

So are you or aren't you a witch-dog? Is there anything that might cause you to take or be stuck in the boy of a dog? Also, on a scale of 1 to 10, how heretical is this witchcraft? Just wondering.

This woman doesn't stop, does she.
get out of there, find place to get dressed and regain dignity.

Boy, what you would do for some non-magical lightning right now... does not include sex with this idiot.

LEAVE.

Tell her that she confuses lust for love and that she should rethink her life in more ways than one.

>>685511
At least a 9, according to my scale.

>>685509
dis bitch be cray sun get the fuck outta there.

Ummmmm this doesn't seem like the witch we met before at all. Have we actually seen her do any magic? I mean the hat, but that was just enchanted, I don't think this is the witch

Hoooooold on a tic.

>Case 1 - Witch's supposed romance with Thomas Haywright.

Well, I have an idea of what's going to happen (I'm admittedly a bit of a slowpoke).

Either run off, or bone her. If this is time shenanigans, then you may condemn her or let her off the hook.

>>685509
Okay hang on, you can use this situation to your advantage. Tell her you'll have sex with her on one condition:
She tell you how to get back into your real body.

Do some interrogating before you GTFO. Ask her how long she's been practicing heretical magics. Ask her why she was hiding her identity. Ask if she's tried this sort of stunt before. Ask her name (save this one for last). Don't act so flustered, it's unbecoming for one of your station, and it seems to be encouraging her.

Levias 2015/11/24(Tue)19:05 No. 685563 ID: 260951
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>Interrogate

Very well..

"That's.. uh.. anyway.. How long have you been practicing magic?"

She looks surprised, "Huh..? Oh. Umm... My mom started teaching me when I was little. So.. a really long time I guess? I'm really good at it now! I know a lot of spells that would probably be great during se-"

"Why were you hiding your identity though? Have you tried to do this.. kind of thing before?"

Again, she looks surprised, as though she's not used to being asked questions. "Well.. You know. What if you tried to get the town to.. like.. burn me, or something!.. I don't think you would though!.. As for trying this before.. Not.. really? I mean- I've thought about it a lot.. a WHOLE lot... But this is the first time I've tried it.. Are you.. okay? You're acting a lot different than usual.."

"..Can you.. tell me your name? So I can actually know you?"

She looks away now, "Alyssa.. Alyssa Burbrand.. You seem really different than when you're in town, Thomas. A lot.. I don't know, more skittish.. cuter than usual.."

>Are you or aren't you a witch-dog.

"What? A witch.. dog? I never really.. considered that form before.. but I could do that, if that's what you're into. If that'd make you fu-"

>Leave.

"Alyssa.. You confuse lust for love.. You need to rethink your life.." I turn and begin to walk away, through the woods once more.

"T-Thomas! Wait! I just wanna have sex! What's the big deal!!"

Levias 2015/11/24(Tue)19:05 No. 685564 ID: 260951
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I dress in the woods and continue in my previous direction down the path. Wherever Thomas was heading surely lays somewhere along it..

>How heretical is this witchcraft on a scale of 1 to 10.

Well, if we're including me being trapped in this boy's body, presumably sometime in the past, I would say an eight.. In any case I must return to my own body and time at once.. I have many things I need to do in the near future, and being stuck here, I am unaware of the state of my real body..

>Is this the same witch? Have we seen her do magic.

Well, the only magic I saw were... the brief appearance of canine features on her when I.. accused her of being a dog. I'd say it's not currently clear whether it's the same witch or not, considering I didn't get a chance to see the first witch in it's true form.

>Tell her you'll have sex with her if she tells you how to return to your real body.

I will not have sex with her!! That is.. Intolerable! I refuse!

>If this is time shenanigans...

If I truly have been sent back in time somehow.. I wish I knew what fate befell Thomas Haywright... Something is up ahead.. Perhaps Thomas' intended destination?

Levias 2015/11/24(Tue)19:06 No. 685565 ID: 260951
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It is a large farm.. Strange. I am aware of the farms surrounding the town back in my own body.. But I don't recall this one ever being mentioned.. A barn and field stand to my left, and a small home to my right. There are lights inside. Looks like somebody is home.

Maybe Thomas - that's you - burned this one to the ground! Light a torch and expedite the process.

>>685565
Maybe it's his house, and the reason he's the victim of abuse is because his family are ALL pariahs?

Go knock.

>What if you tried to get the town to.. like.. burn me, or something!.. I don't think you would though!
(you totally would)

Well, go up to the house I guess. Ask who they are and who you are, claim amnesia. Try to get an idea of the general situation in the area, and maybe a place to sleep.

Most people don't care about encryption keys after they've gone stale

You do

Use your knowledge of future events (and declassified intel) to unlock secrets in the local town. Maybe you'll find something important in this simulation of the past that applies to the future. Secrets, mostly.

>>685576
kome, please never stop being you

Go and knock on the door. Try to act naturally when someone opens.

>I will not have sex with her!! That is.. Intolerable! I refuse!

I understand your apprehension since she is a witch and a terrible person in general, but are you even allowed to lie in the same bad with a woman as a soldier of God?

I'm not sure if it was you or Thomas who proclaimed to be waiting for true love as there might be some merging of personalities - I doubt a man of your caliber would panic like a limp prick in front of a woman in any circumstance.

>>685564
well see, you would already be back in your own body, thomas would be the one having the sex.

>>685668
Are you certain?
The report was on SUPPOSED romance - not CONFIRMED romance. There's a chance this is going exactly the way it happened.

New plan: Whatever the circumstances of Thomas' case were before, since we appear to have free will in this flashback we can manipulate the witch into committing a definite crime and then have irrefutable evidence of their wrongdoing! We could even turn them in while in Thomas' body and make him a local hero in the process.

Levias 2015/11/26(Thu)10:15 No. 685817 ID: 260951
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>Maybe Thomas burned it to the ground! Burn it to the ground.

I... I feel like that might be jumping to conclusions a bit.

>Are you even allowed to lie in the same bed with a woman?

Of course. But duty comes first! And my duty to God may outlast my.. seeking of a woman..

>I doubt a man of your caliber would panic like a limp prick in front of a woman in any circumstance.

Certainly not!!... Anyone would become a bit.. unnerved, taken by surprise like that.. but this body is also.. FULL OF HORMONES! It's incredibly irritating! I've put up with this nonsense already!

>Go and knock on the door. Act natural.

I do so.. A moment passes before someone finally arrives.

Levias 2015/11/26(Thu)10:16 No. 685818 ID: 260951
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"What in the world... Oh.. Thomas!" SHHHH- M-MASSIVE! Why!? Such..TIGHT garments!

" Where have you been? Mother has been worried SICK! I hope for your sake, you have a darn good explanation for this!"

>>685818
Easy explanation: You woke up in a stream beat to heck and were accosted by a witch. You have no idea how you got there.

maybe not bring up the witch

I think we should...well it's like if we don't the focus could turn to whatever it was Thomas SHOULD have been doing... Which we don't actually know. Plus it does explain why it took us so long.

>>685845
Agreed. We should mention the witch, because the more people that know about her the more likely she is to be brought to justice for her heretical transgressions.

Again I'll ask you to try to keep your composure. I understand that a sudden influx of hormones like this can be confusing, but a crusader must be able to work under any circumstances. Use your poker face, imagine this is a high profile interrogation. Also, that girl is most likely your sister.

Remember: You are NOT Thomas, but you're using his identity.

If you seem interested in this girl, why not get to know her by playing the part of her brother, and then meet her in person after this simulation ends?

>>685818
Stay focused! Can you call yourself a crusader if you give in to base acts? Just say that you'd gotten quite lost and decided to come home.

You took your time washing up in the river.

>>685851
NO.

>>685860
What did I do?

I mean, my plan is that Levias does not make any romantic or perverted decisions, but asks her questions about her likes and dislikes and other such things, and when this simulation ends he chooses if he wants to introduce himself to her in person and try dating her. If not, or if she says no, then he leaves, no fuss.

>>685863
We have no idea how real this is, he really doesn't need to be thinking about this now. Plus, she's way too young for him. Levias needs a mature woman.

>>685863
Well acting like you dont know your own sister is pretty suspicious, and if people already know about this witch that can change her appearance, it could put us in a tricky situation.

pull up shirt to show huge bruise.

>>685863
This isn't a dating simulator, this is a crusade. There's really no time to date the sister of some guy we've only heard about.

Tell her that "you" got beat up...again. And that a crazy witch person harassed you while you were trying to wash up from all the blood.

>>685864
That's not true. How can a thirty-something hag give birth to healthy heirs? Plus, unmarried mature women are too opinionated. You're not thinking straight.

But those are considerations for when the war is won.

>>685901
>How can a thirty-something hag give birth to healthy heirs?
Fairly easily? Assuming she isn't diseased thirty-something is a fine age to have children at. Besides, having someone he could reliably have an intelligent discussion with would be a positive, no?
Love can bloom, even on a battlefield, but that isn't the sort of thing that a noble and valiant crusader should be thinking of at a time like this.

>>685912
>Fairly easily? Assuming she isn't diseased thirty-something is a fine age to have children at.
What foolishness you spout. A woman past her early twenties is past her reproductive prime and you would doom this bloodline with weakling successors?

>Besides, having someone he could reliably have an intelligent discussion with would be a positive, no?
If she couldn't have found herself a husband before she turned thirty, I doubt she'd have enough intelligence to lead a meaningful conversation.

>Love can bloom, even on a battlefield, but that isn't the sort of thing that a noble and valiant crusader should be thinking of at a time like this.
Hence why I said that these are thoughts for after the war. By God in Heavens, has wax clogged up your ears?

Before anyone gets mad, I'm just being medieval about this. I'm aware that we, through technology, can achieve lots of things in reproductive sense what our ancestors couldn't.

>>685942
>If she couldn't have found herself a husband before she turned thirty, I doubt she'd have enough intelligence to lead a meaningful conversation.
There are plenty of perfectly good reasons that this hypothetical woman could be unmarried, perhaps she is a widow, or one of those amazonian warrior women.

>Hence why I said that these are thoughts for after the war. By God in Heavens, has wax clogged up your ears?
It's called agreeing. It's what reasonable people do when they've reached the same conclusion.

No worries m8, we'll just have to see how the author chooses to play it. I may be a bit biased, my mom had children in her fifties, and I'm basically the Übermensch

Levias 2015/11/28(Sat)11:57 No. 686051 ID: 260951
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"Well-" I start..

>Maybe after you're out of this situation you can start a relationship with her.

>No! She's too young for you! You should look for an older woman.

>What?! How can some hag give birth to healthy heirs!!

>Even an older woman can give birth to healthy heirs, you FOOL! LOVE CAN BLOOM ON THE BATTLEFIELD!!

>IF YOU'RE SINGLE AT THIRTY YOU'RE PROBABLY STUPID-

IS THIS REALLY THE TIME FOR THIS?!

>I understand that a sudden influx of hormones like this can be confusing, but a crusader must be able to work under any circumstances.

You're not making it easy..! I don't even know if this girl is alive still! To have children with her would.. uh..

"Uh.. Thomas? Are you alright? You look red. Do you have a fever?"

Levias 2015/11/28(Sat)11:57 No. 686052 ID: 260951
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>Show bruise, Got beat up again.

"Well.. I uh.. got beat up.. again. I woke up somewhere near the stream.. and was washing the blood off when..."

"Oh my goodness!" She rushes me inside.

Levias 2015/11/28(Sat)11:57 No. 686053 ID: 260951
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"Oh, Thomas! You've got to stop getting into fights! I told you to try to avoid those boys!!.. Now what happened at the stream?"

"Well.. there was this witch there and she.. harassed me, I guess."

"A witch?! Thomas! You met the witch?! Are-Are you okay?! What did she do to you?! She could have casted a.. a hex on you! Or something! What did she do, Thomas! Tell me everything she did, IN DETAIL!"

"I don't know either. I'm going to bed, what's for breakfast?"

If you aren't going to talk to the girl (BTW you're not sure if she is his sister, his wife, the local maid, a random cultist, "spy melons", etc.), proceed to barricade yourself in Thomas' room and inspect everything. Then bash yourself unconscious.

>>686053
she mostly just tried to get in my pants, she was kind of awful

She was fairly harmless and I managed to resolve the situation through diplomacy and by tossing her in the river.

"I know this will sound very strange, but...for some reason, she wanted me to...copulate with her. And she constantly twisted my words into perverted allusions. I managed to resist her advances and threw her into the stream. Then I came here.

Fortunately, it was nothing remarkable."

She had a hat and made lots of strange requests. I told her to go soak her head, and then helped her do that.

Imply that she put an amnesia curse on you.

Levias 2015/12/08(Tue)18:15 No. 687759 ID: 260951
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>For some reason, she wanted me to copulate with her/Get in my pants. I managed to resist her advances and threw her into the stream, then I came here.

"She-She what!? She wanted to.. do THAT with you?? Why on earth would she want to do that??!" She catches herself, "-I mean- Not that you aren't attractive, Thomas. I didn't mean it like that, but it's just so... Weird!... did you ever meet that guy in town anyway? What'd he say?"

>Imply the witch put an amnesia curse on you.

"Uhhhh.." I look away, quizzically, "I.. can't seem to remember.. After I met that witch, uh, things.. I've been having trouble remembering anything."

She looks concerned now, but.. almost excited. "You can't remember anything?? That witch DID do something to you!! Thomas!" She leans in close to me now, I lean away accordingly, "Who am I, Thomas. You remember ME at least, don't you? After all you came here."

"You...Are...My sister? But...I don't remember your name..."

Sisteeerrr?

"... How DARE you seduce a captain of the Crusades! I'll have you arrested for this!

... Is what I would say if I weren't polymorphed into your brother. Seriously, what @#$%ed-up magic does that novice mage wannabe half-remember, anyway... Ser Levias Solis, how do you do?"

Shake her hand vigorously. DO NOT LOOK AT BOOBIES, CONCENTRATE ON JIGGLING EYES.

O-of course, being around you always jogs my- *glance down* mammary. -Er, m-memory!

>>687759
Sister? No? Wait no yeah i'm pretty sure you're my sister and PLEASE BACK THE FUCK UP.

Wait, who were you supposed to meet?

Tell her that you don't remember anything from before being beaten. You're not sure you even remember being beaten.

Since she mentioned a mother and you both have blonde hair and impressive assets, assume that she's supposed to be your sister.

>>687762
this, but...

>>687808
>>687776
ADMIT NOTHING!

Stay vague, we know very little of what actually happened to Thomas Haywright at this point, so all info is viable info. Even If we need to act like we have partial amnesia to get it.