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796749 No. 796749 ID: 81c4c9

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No. 796750 ID: 81c4c9

chapter 1 https://tgchan.org/kusaba/quest/res/757996.html
chapter 2 https://tgchan.org/kusaba/quest/res/777113.html
Discussion thread https://tgchan.org/kusaba/questdis/res/107070.htm
Draw thread, where you can ask me to draw certain things
https://tgchan.org/kusaba/draw/res/32929.html
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/boriscalija
wiki https://tgchan.org/wiki/Root_and_Branches
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OM7O-U_lQw
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796752

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOzOD-82mW0
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No. 796784 ID: 3583d1

Ooookay? That's one I did not see coming? Soooo back to the tournament?
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796789

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqy5jqpLbgw
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No. 796794 ID: 3583d1

Well, I gotta give A+ for creativity. And you know, in hindsight... this probably will scare her. Who knows maybe she is one of those people who really examines dreams and thinks she is falling for Godfrey or something... Oh boy, that might have worse consequences...
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No. 796797 ID: 81c4c9
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796797

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSXmtL2A-5Y
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No. 796820 ID: 143250

Dreamwalker will not be attending this one, unfortunately. He has some business to take care of.

are we, Ana's guides, allowed to fight?
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No. 796840 ID: 464660

>>796820
We are the swarm!

If not then Ana should go, I'm dubious about Boxy going until we've seen him in action. And while Godfrey is strong he's taken too much punishment and he'd be armed pretty much only with his sword as his shield is busted and his armor is need of repair
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No. 796849 ID: 81c4c9
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796849

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVQPX_KWoy4
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No. 796865 ID: 143250

We said ninja before, but if we have no choice this time around, Indian.

(chose Indian because it is symbolic of how the natives suffered from manifest destiny in the US against the cowboys, just like how all the survivors, and us rebels are suffering from another form of manifest destiny with the cowboys' (cultists') fog.) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manifest_destiny
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No. 796890 ID: 82a33d
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796890

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU63E2-7uMk
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No. 796891 ID: 82a33d

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N3Uk8Y5km8
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No. 796896 ID: 143250

Cool. Makes things easier for us to cure her, actually. Before the match starts, inject her with a needle of life. No need to say anything.
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No. 796903 ID: 464660

I fucking called this one...

Clara, I'm not here to fight you. I want to help you.
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No. 796921 ID: 82a33d
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796921

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFa1-kciCb4
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No. 796929 ID: 464660

Well doesn't know we are in a bullet proff vest but you need to be ready to move, draw your gun if only to make the playing fields even until we can tell her our plan and what we aim to do.
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No. 796931 ID: 143250

We have a bulletproof vest, the ambassador knows this. I think the challenge he gave us isn't trying to avoid getting shot at, it is to try to get her to not shoot... herself. She is suicidal at this point. For now, lets wait and see what she does.
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No. 796932 ID: 464660

>>796931
Oh shit... ANA BE READY TO MOVE!
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No. 796935 ID: 82a33d
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796935

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBlFHuCzPgY
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No. 796945 ID: 464660

Ana don't get closer, the last thing we need to do when someone is armed and suicidal is get closer.

"Can I ask you one thing before you do anything though?"
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No. 796946 ID: 143250

I have a feeling that she was actually suicidal long before we even damaged her beyond repair, and actually wanted us to beat the shit out of her to death at that time. In that respect, maybe she actually hates where she was in her life, and now haves a larger hatred towards Ana for not finishing the job of killing her. Just a hunch. Probably why she was crying when Root told her that Ana would show mercy at that one time, as she was hoping we would kill her in revenge, and why she was instigating us to stop acting as an observer and take action.

I could be wrong.

We can put this to the test. But it is very risky. VERY RISKY.

remove the bullet proof vest, and offer her revenge, right here, right now. If she continues to point the gun at herself, and not you, that might just prove my point.
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No. 797024 ID: 82a33d
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797024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9juappA3aYg
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No. 797025 ID: 3583d1

Fine, I'll raise my hands but what's point? If you wanted to you could just shoot me in the head and have done. All I want is for you to listen to me.

Did Lorence give you the letter? And hows your sleep been? Having bad dreams? Root uses you as just a tool? I'm not your enemy Clara, I never was, and I don't want to fight you. And I want you to know, I'm sorry for what I did. Everyone one of my other selves is sorry. If I give you a needle of life, what will you do with it?
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No. 797026 ID: 3583d1

>>796946
and I guess that's a huge resounding "no" on your part.
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No. 797028 ID: 3583d1

>>797025
and lastly, you should know something. If only for your sisters sake. Right now, Lester is hurt and possibly dying. Delilah has stabbed him. After she came out the balcony and suffered a seizure from withdrawl, she woke up in Lester's clinic and tried to seduce him. And because he was loyal to your sister, she stabbed him in the chest and left him for dead. He cares about you, and he loves Rozalia, I know he does, you can return the favor.
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No. 797036 ID: 143250

Hold up, Wait, I just had a thought: we last saw Clara with Lorence about to give her an evaluation. Before then, we have given Lorence the means, and a request to heal Clara back up. As of right now presently, we have heard that Lorence is out hunting right now, meaning that he had finished his evaluation with Clara. Now, after his evaluation on her, and remembering that Clara is a master of disguise, I think she is only disguising herself as injured. Lorence has healed her back up.

Ask about her evaluation with Lorence. Ask if he did anything in particular afterwards...
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No. 797091 ID: 82a33d
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797091

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3z9Kmla_ceA
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No. 797096 ID: 3583d1

Freedom from what? There are other ways to cure guilt. Without guilt we are not human, it's something everyone needs in order to heal. We'll offer her choice of our own.

Ana conjure a fireball, gesture down she'll know what we mean then, pull out a needle in your other hand. Let her pick. Death, or salvation. And if she shoots at us again then that is her choice, and we will answer accordingly... gods help us...
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No. 797097 ID: 143250

I'm sorry, Ambassador, but I refuse. Without guilt, I can't learn from my mistakes, and grow to become a better person. killing my guilt will only make me a cowardly unfeeling demon without care of consequences. I can't be above consequences. I'd rather surrender to them than give up my humanity. Hell, I'd rather DIE than give up my humanity.
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No. 797098 ID: 143250

>>797096
She already chose not to be healed, and will rather see us die, or have herself die.
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No. 797107 ID: 3583d1

>>797098
She also said her psyche is messed up. Don't we know a guy who might be able to fix that?????
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No. 797112 ID: 143250

>>797107
I just think that someone with a messed up psyche like her is definitely incapable of making decisions like that. It might be unwise to give her that choice. Plus, I don't want to see Ana give in to the Ambassador's words and kill her based on the decision Clara chooses. It will be like we are shifting the blame on someone else to justify us killing her.
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No. 797129 ID: 82a33d
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797129

Marvel vs Capcom 3 - Theme of Dormammu
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No. 797132 ID: 143250

Whats the point of surrendering if she is just going to kill me even after I surrender?

DO IT! If you truly have no humanity left, then kill me.
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No. 797135 ID: 82a33d
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797135

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkhwK6Wlod8
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No. 797144 ID: 143250

So your telling me to cast aside guilt, thus losing my humanity, and become an unfeeling monstrous demon like you? fuck off. You are sounding a lot like Andrew with that mentality. And like I said, I would rather surrender, or die than lose my humanity.

And surrendering will only prolong my life at this point. These monstrous cult members have no soul to show mercy. I know how they act. They will at the very least give me a fate worse than death.
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No. 797147 ID: 3583d1

>>797144
(didn't mean to delete my other post, but i'm kinda glad I did.)

Survival is another part of being human. We all want to live. I don't know if we really do have any other choice anymore. Look, Ana, there's one last trick we can do. Haven't you noticed that around the mouth its a little breezy and your voice comes out clearly? Your magic can really be summoned wherever you call it, even from the mouth...

But, there is one other possibility, I didn't take it in my turn, I tried everything but this. It's very possible the Ambassador had planned this, and that the gun only hand 3 bullets... I don't know and I never found out but... It's possible...

Ana you have to be the one to decide...
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No. 797148 ID: 3583d1

>>797147
And if your wondering why he would only put 3 bullet in it. Because he is a sadist who would find it funny that victory is really within our grasp despite being shot, but we never knew that so we ended up surrendering to her. It would be one great big joke to him. This is just my suspicion based on what I have seen from him... But I could be wrong...
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No. 797151 ID: 82a33d
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797151

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFySmkjsmuc
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No. 797153 ID: 6f4c99

And what do I do in your nightmares. I stopped screaming at you didn't I? I'm the one who comes with the light to guide you out of darkness. I don't hate you Clara, I never did...
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No. 797158 ID: 143250

I see. You haven't truly lost your humanity. That is why you are second guessing yourself to shoot. you are afraid of what you might become. You do not want to become worse than me for what I did to you.

What I did was unforgivable. I don't expect you to ever forgive me, and I feel regrets for doing it after acting in anger for what was happening to Absolution. But I'm not going to ignore or kill these regrets like the Ambassador in my head is telling me to do. I will not learn from my mistakes that way, and if that mentality is going to get me killed, so be it.
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No. 797168 ID: 82a33d
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797168

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J35M1AGVycQ
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No. 797169 ID: 064dd5

I don't trust this.... she's a hell of an actor.... but....

"Drop the gun, Clara. Let's stop this."
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No. 797173 ID: 82a33d
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797173

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIN6jImy1vk
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No. 797175 ID: 143250

Ana... Are you okay? is someone manipulating you? your eye is glowing! Ambassador, please stop this. We surrender! Just give them the win.
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No. 797180 ID: 064dd5

AJ, NO!!!! STOP!!! MOTHER GAIA IF YOU CAN HEAR ME HELP US, HELP YOUR SON!! HES TAKING CONTROL OVER ANAS ANGERAND BODY!!!! EVERYONE HELP ME!!!

AJ I know why you are angry, as we said what she did was unforgiveable, she was the one who led your father, it was her that brought the heartless-branch but she was just a tool! When you are stabbed, do you hate the knife or the one who held it?!? SHE HAS SUFFERED ENOUGH!!!
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No. 797181 ID: 064dd5

>>797175
It's Absolution Jr, AJ!!! That's his glow!!
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No. 797183 ID: 82a33d
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797183

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4d6r0akI7XU
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No. 797184 ID: 064dd5

>>797183
STOP IT AJ!!!! DON'T DO IT!!! FOR YOUR FATHER'S SAKE STOP IT NOW!!!! THERES NOTHING TO GAIN FROM THIS BUT MORE HATE, HATE ONLY BREEDS MORE HATE!!!! STOP!!!

CLARA GET AWAY!!!!
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No. 797188 ID: 143250

Then it must be AJ. I knew his powers were growing, but I didn't think it was growing this fast, and to the point to where he takes complete control of Ana.

You Ambassador said that this match will change a person. looks like you were horribly right. Just not the person you were intending on changing.

That said, you must award this match's win to Clara for interference from AJ. That must be reason enough to stop this match. Right Ambassador?
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No. 797200 ID: 143250

And AJ, are you going to really traumatize Ana, and hurt her reputation this badly just for revenge?
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No. 797227 ID: 143250

>>797188
Hell, the last two matches should be null and void as well with the victor being Flint's team because us guides has been helping Ana and Godfrey during the last two matches. You don't see that as a fair fight, do you? Stop the match.
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No. 797228 ID: 3583d1

>>797200
YOU'RE HONESTLY WORRIED ABOUT HER REPUTATION AT THIS POINT!? TRY HER VERY PSYCHE!!!
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No. 797229 ID: 3583d1

>>797227
A bigger question isn't so much as he should stop this fight, but CAN he?
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No. 797296 ID: 82a33d
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797296

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSUgtaonmzw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic4-4vPv2Qg
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No. 797298 ID: b692f9

NOOOOOOO!!!

ANA FIGHT IT!!! MOTHER GAIA YOUR SON NEEDS YOU!!!

YOU ARE NOT DESOLATION, YOU ARE ABSOLUTION!! SON OF ABSOLUTION AND GAIA!!!
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No. 797299 ID: 143250

Well crude. Now we got two enemies to deal with, the cult, and now Ana, err... AJ... err, desolation. I'm confused.

Ambassador, you can summon people, you can probably send them somewhere else. get Flint, his group boxhead hobo, everyone back to the cult base now. If you can, get us out of Ana's mind too. bring us to Laura. I have a plan.
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No. 797300 ID: 143250

>>797299
Oh yeah, and we might need to somehow take Ana's radio from her. We need to protect those survivors.
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No. 797305 ID: b692f9

>>797299
Hey better idea, because we'll need all the help we can get, summon up Laura as well as Logan.
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No. 797307 ID: b692f9

>>797305
Yeah let's get everyone out of here, and NOT send them to the cult's compound because why the hell would ever send our allies there? Instead send them to the hotel that Boxy was originally leading us to. And if the Ambassador can summon people let's summon Laura here and Logan here to get her and AJ under control
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No. 797309 ID: 143250

>>797307
>>797305

Like I said, I have a plan. I want to speak with Lorence with Laura and strike up some kind of deal.

plus the area the hobo was staying at is very close to Ana. She could easily find them. We should send them somewhere where Ana doesn't know, and well protected.

Also, Laura is training her powers at the moment, and getting used to them/ we don't want her to lose control like what happened with Ana, or send someone inexperienced against Ana. Plus Dreamwalker is pretty vengeful. What do you think he would do to Ana for failing to keep AJ like this?
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No. 797311 ID: b692f9

>>797309
I think AJ would get the worse scolding if Dreamwalker was here's as his first concern would be probably be to his family. And he said he considered Ana part of it too because his brother did. As for Laura I think she would have a much better time and not lose control as Dreamwalker is with her and would make sure it wouldn't happen. I think the only reason it's happening with Ana now is AJ has been pretty silent up until now, and it just starting to regain more power.
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No. 797333 ID: 82a33d
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797333

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2VXQ6xyWrA
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No. 797342 ID: 143250

Ana are you okay? Thank goodness.

The Ambassador sent us here, because AJ needs time to think. It's best if we let him cool off for a moment before we talk to him.

Before your final fight, Ambassador told us that this battle will mentally change whoever we chose to send in to fight. thankfully, you held on to your beliefs during your final battle and stayed the same Ana we know and love, but AJ here couldn't contain himself. I think it's best if he confessed what had happened once he is ready. But my advice is whatever he says to you, stay strong, for his sake.

But for now until he is ready, lets just rest a bit ourselves. It's been a long time since we had peace.
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No. 797343 ID: 143250

>>797342
That said, do you want to talk with us Ana?
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No. 797344 ID: b692f9

AJ.... WHY!?!
We did not take you on so you could do THAT to us!

Ana... I can't tell you... it's pretty horrible what just happened...
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No. 797345 ID: 143250

>>797344
Like I said, lets have him cool off a bit. He is already looking pretty guilty and sad about the whole thing. We'll ask him when he is ready.
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No. 797368 ID: 82a33d
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797368

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHxVo-WA9nA
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No. 797369 ID: b692f9

I don't think you really WANT to know how it ended.

AJ, what was that? Why did you lose control like that?
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No. 797378 ID: 143250

I think I understand why you did it. We were pushed and pushed and pushed until you were forced into your breaking point. There's only so much one can handle. While what you did was unforgivable, you are not entirely at fault. With so many people after us, challenging us physically, and mentally with their difficult choices, it is just difficult for us to catch a breather, and to train Ana and yourself to keep your powers in control.

With everything like the Ambassador wanting to change us in some sick and twisted battles, Jimmy kidnapping us, Flint's traps, and us failing to protect Ana during her battle with Clara, it was just too much for you to bear wasn't it?
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No. 797411 ID: 82a33d
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797411

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGoo5-jfzsw
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No. 797417 ID: 143250

After hearing that, I'm at least relieved we didn't hand AJ over to Logan. with how strong his emotions are, and without someone like the Ambassador to keep him in check, imagine what he could have done... *shudder* We'll need to find a way to keep these powers under control.

It's going to be difficult to talk about what happened. Perhaps we should start things slow. Ana, what is the last thing you remember in that fight? We'll start from there.
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No. 797424 ID: 82a33d
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797424

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZR5o9Pc_9bc
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No. 797430 ID: 143250

Well, the Ambassador sent us here as a "time out" to think about what we did. If that is the case: I know we all don't want her to know what happened, but the fact of the matter is... she NEEDS to know what happened. AJ, please admit your guilt. If we don't learn from our mistakes now, we are doomed to repeat it later.
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No. 797452 ID: 82a33d
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797452

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGFPf3gY5_Y
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No. 797457 ID: 143250

I think you could have made her faint again with that stunt, Ambassador. That was fucked up. This journey has been nothing but suffering for Ana, couldn't you ease up a little? Hell hasn't Clara suffered enough, now you gotta disrespect the dead like this...

...let me guess, Clara is still alive, isn't she? Just like Cleo.
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No. 797458 ID: b692f9

Oh boy.... um..... not good.... what is the reactions of the audience...?
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No. 797483 ID: 82a33d
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797483

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tei9eGf8tDs
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No. 797486 ID: 143250

I feel a wide range of emotions... relieved because I didn't kill anyone, upset that my emotions were played like that, but most of all scared. I'm already having trouble trusting others after being betrayed a lot, and after losing control like that, I fear I can't even trust myself. I'm afraid that I might lose control like that again, and hurt more people, innocent lives even...
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No. 797487 ID: b692f9

So this tells me a couple things, that is you can create illusions as well as reinanimate corpses as a kind of half life puppet. This also means you probably can't actually summon people. And lastly, it tells me you are an A-grade asshole...
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No. 797513 ID: 82a33d
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797513

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eJoQWrhCtk
Also
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsfhADiaP5E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjlO4e3QBRE
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No. 797520 ID: b692f9

If we did would it be same rules as last time? You pick who fights?
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No. 797522 ID: 82a33d
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797522

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tx6h2lDw4I
or
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ9cUoCNDxw
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No. 797524 ID: b692f9

Godfrey how are your wounds think you could do it because you can't it is literally going to come down to Ana and Boxy.
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No. 797527 ID: 82a33d
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797527

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0ymKUd2Xkc
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No. 797533 ID: b692f9

Boxy how about you? how are you feeling?
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No. 797537 ID: 82a33d
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797537

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnSjlv90tRM
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No. 797545 ID: 143250

Most importantly, AJ, Ana, how are you feeling?
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No. 797571 ID: 82a33d
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797571

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csexehR_GwE
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No. 797598 ID: b692f9

Well I'm game. I think it is going to have to Ana and Boxy. Godfrey, the reason I don think you should go is your are at the worst combat disadvantage, with your eye injured and you in that helmet your lack of sight is a liability. That could fuck us over.
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No. 797607 ID: 82a33d
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797607

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LODkVkpaVQA
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No. 797611 ID: f0e789

Pretty horrifying if I'm honest, and I would even call that last one a fight, more of a sick joke.
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No. 797656 ID: 82a33d
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797656

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGcrVBcKvQA
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No. 797659 ID: 21023d

If you turn Derrick into a draugr I would be fucking pissed...

Alright so I'm willing to be the cult will pick Boxy to fight given that they pick a figher but who will the cult chose to get the in the ring and who will we pick?
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No. 797669 ID: 82a33d
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797669

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRqlPK45fNs
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No. 797674 ID: b692f9

I guess Madamé Rosaline, sorry Raphael, but you strike me as a sadist, I don't want either of us fight that. Rosaline seems more even handed with her fighting, and will be a challenge but will fight to win, not to maim and injure. We can deal with that. Hell I bet that umbrella is actually a gun and it has a bullet proof quality when it's unfolded.
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No. 797690 ID: 82a33d
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797690

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO-T3iJ_YwY
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No. 797692 ID: b692f9

Given that you have soldiers you strike me as a tact toon, and someone who will want to finish a fight as quick as they can without getting their hands dirty, so however you fight it will be from a long range. Also you'll probably start fighting before I even finish talking...
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No. 797704 ID: 143250

I know by now not to underestimate people. I would say unpredictably.
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No. 797720 ID: 82a33d
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797720

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXyYwDcXQ1Q
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No. 797734 ID: b692f9

As long as you alow me the same 10 seconds to prepare myself as well.

She's an immortal Ana, no need to worry about hurting her, get your Ahlspiess/Svardstav ready as well as having a knife to hand ready to go. If she has claws she'll want to get up close and personal to use them. It's best we keep her at a distance, and if she gets too close is where we can use our knives.
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No. 797741 ID: 82a33d
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797741

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO-T3iJ_YwY
Also
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ubw5N8iVDHI
This unholy abomination is brought to you by merging this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPd9Rv4_84U
with this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH7ps39xKJI
Good luck
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No. 797744 ID: 3583d1

>>797741
I can do you one better
https://youtu.be/HW-Jr4M4w90
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No. 797745 ID: 82a33d

Money won't help in this fight
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No. 797747 ID: 3583d1

Okay battle strategy:

Use the the Svardstav as more of a diversion weapon, as in keeping the legs away, and stay mobile! Duck, dip dive, and dodge, also weave. Also because spiders, assume she has a web attack. Stay away from that. If you can I'd use that explosive knife maybe blow some those legs off, bonus points if you can get her in the gasoline when you do it. Like I said, she is an immortal and I've figured the higher ups that are immortal usually have some kind of power, hers is spiders I guess, but the main point is immortals don't feel pain like humans so you don't need to worry about hurting her, she won't feel it. If you use your Svardstav use sweeping motions to cut her legs but do leave yourself open, She will try and trap you in web, as well as stab you multiple times with those legs. Use fire to burn the web, also use knives to cut her legs and web. If you can grab her use fire to burn her. I expect that if we damage her enough she'll try to enter a defensive position either surrounding herself in webbing or moving those legs in a fast spinning motion that deflects blows but also hurts anything that gets too close, if she does that then get her in the gasoline and light her up. Also remember you have the reach advantage, use your gun, you have 6 bullets so aim for the eyes and make the shots count. If you get one she'll have a blind spot and she'll fight like mad to keep you in her sights. If you can stay in it though you might have an opening. I expect that if you pull out your gun she'll shoot you with web, if she does that im going to let you in on a little secret, spider web works like a fuse, if you light one end the flames will follow the trail back to the source.

I think I've covered most of it, but be ready for anything! Ready?
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No. 797749 ID: 3583d1

ALSO! Ana touch memories with me for a second, there's a staff technique that you can use. I never could pronounce the mandarin name for it, so I just called it "Twirly-girl." It's a defensive staff twirl that prevents any stabbing or sweeping motions. It will help you, block some of her attacks. If she uses all of her legs or multiples ones that will be much harder, if not impossible, to defend from but it will give a moment. Also when you throw your knives, particularly the explosive one, make sure you can use the ahlspiess svardstav to keep her legs busy because she will probably use those to block anything you throw. In short, use a lot of defensive that can easily translate to offensive tactics and spin-to-win
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No. 797751 ID: 3583d1

>>797747
DON'T* leave yourself open
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No. 797775 ID: 143250

Ask if anyone has Raid on hand.
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No. 797776 ID: 3583d1

>>797775
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zXDo4dL7SU
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No. 797801 ID: 82a33d
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797801

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPU6sUF1Hw0
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No. 797839 ID: e478fa
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797839

Alright Ana, Change in tactics, those arms can extend so our tactic needs to be to, uh, disarm her. The ground underneath you is solid concrete so we need to move fast, bob and weave and make sure if you feel a rumble under your feet to get out of the way immediately. Also this is just a hunch but I suspect we won't be able to cut those arms with our blades. If they are strong enough to go through concrete she either has to move fast enough for it to not matter, or her skin is hard enough that it can go through the ground. Here are the scenarios in which I find likely as well as how she will probably attack.

How she will attack:
1. She will reserve a few of them by her to act as a defense for should you get too close. I find this is the most likely scenario as she will want to make sure you do not approach her as well as deflect any attacks should you get too close. She will also set traps for you but if you don't move you leave yourself open. What you should do is move fast and keep moving in a serpentine motion to avoid her spikes. We also don't know how far they can extend so keep using your Svardstav to deflect her attacks that are above the ground. Also keep in mind she could use multiple ones at once so remember to go twirly-girl but only when you can see them.
2. No defense for her self but setting an instant trap, no matter which way you move one of them could get you and ends the fight quickly. However if this is the case I would duck low so at least some of them miss.
3. (I forgot to draw this one) in this one, they are set out and random places like a minefield, take a wrong step and it's a spike up the ass.

Her spike and how she'll have to move them:
1a. she Will bring them straight up, this is the faster way of getting through the ground but you'd need to be standing practically on top of it for it to work. Of course he can always continue extending int and bring it back down on top of you or from the side but deflect it with a twirly-girl motion and you should be fine.
2a. From an angle, this method I find more likely as she adjust her attack to hit you from behind with this one and can fire them out of the ground directly at you. This one you'll need to dodge first as using twirly girl wouldn't be fast enough to deflect it in time.

What I think you should do first is duck and jump/dodge slightly in front of you, but slightly to the right or left to avoid any incoming spikes. As you dodge throw a knife, not the explosive one. She's sitting so she can't exactly dodge that's why I expect she has a few reserved for defense. This is also to test a few things, if our blades can cut through the armspikes, and if she doesn't dodge (because as I said I suspect she is an immortal with more power) and just takes it it won't bother her too much, if she does this then use your explosive knife on your next throw and blow her up. However if she has defenses up, then we'll need to get close to use it. Alright let's move!
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No. 797890 ID: 82a33d
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797890

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrrNnjjSSWI
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No. 797922 ID: 3583d1

Ana hold your mind for another second

Good to know my defense strategy was right, so she'll keep those reserves to block anything you throw or shoot at her. But you have to ready for the other four, when you move you should be rotating from the hip and throwing your leg out so you do a kind of spinning boxers step, that will help you avoid anything that she tries to stab you with, As well as using twirly-girl to redirect the force of the attack. So what I am noticing is this these spikes aren't behaving so much as spider legs that have joints, but more like octopus tentacles. But that's almost impossible as octopus tentacles are too soft to really stab anything. So my theory is that what she is doing is performing a kind of magical matter shift from a solid as hard as steel to being an almost liquid free flowing tentacle. Meaning in order to be free flowing as they have they have to be soft enough to move like that but rigid and hard enough to stop thrown knife as well as stab through the ground. So if my theory is right, then they would be vulnerable right before they start to attack and right afterwards as well. However if they are more like spider legs the. I have another theory I want to test out. Have you ever had crab legs before? Spiders and crabs have a lot of similarities with each other, the most prominent being eight legs and hard shell. Under that shell however is soft meat and tissue. Those shells don't exactly protect them from heat very well however. If you continue to throw fire at her legs then eventually that heat is going to keep piling up and she's gonna start feeling it as her flesh is literally beginning to cook in her own shell. If this is true what I expect she'll do is change the legs around so the ones that were playing defense will move to offense and vice versa. In that second she will open and you can throw your explosive knives at her!
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No. 797926 ID: 82a33d

In other words
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMfapDlm9UY
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No. 797970 ID: 82a33d
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797970

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ke4svs5nhQ
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No. 797973 ID: 143250

3 options I can think of
1. start swinging to pick up momentum, and let go to propel yourself towards her and attack with a knife if your close enough
2. Quickly wield your knife and strike one of the arms before you let go. Try and drop down towards your teammates.
3. just drop down towards your teammates so they can catch you. Probably Godfrey since he is strong enough. (err, not saying you are heavy of course, just saying that you will be falling from high up and the momentum from that high up will be strong).

I think the safest option will be 3, You will escape unharmed, but you will not damage her. option 2 is only slightly risky and depends how fast you are to wield your knife to strike an arm before she attacks. 1 is the most risky, as it will take time to gain momentum, and there is a risk she will catch you, or you may miss and injure yourself, but the damage we'll cause if we succeed will be great.

my vote personally is option 2.
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No. 797990 ID: 2a58b0

>>797973
The problem with all of those are we would be falling and we could take fall damage or find our selves impaled as it extremely hard to dodge anything coming at us while we were falling. If we do option 2 it's best if we drop low and strike where the legs are still soft as I imagine she's hardened them above to make it more difficult to get our weapon back. Also try to tuck and roll with your fall, it will
make it harder to hit you than if you were spread out. And plus if we roll with the fall we can push off anything that tries to strike at us. Once we get low we can use two knives and slash at the soft parts of the legs. Alternatively we could let go but grab her leg which is still stiff and slide down for short distance leg like a pole using our firey hands to burn her as we slide. We'd have to let go quickly to avoid getting attacks but the shock of it might cause her to drop our Svardstav. I don't really recommend this course of action however, if we don't jump off in time we could get thrown around like a rag doll, jump off too early and we could be wide open.
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No. 798003 ID: 064dd5

>>797990
Also one last strategy but you'll need to be fast in order to pull it off, but you can use your gun. One shot for each of the legs holding you up. Again if you aim low you should theoretically hit the soft part of her legs that aren't hardened. But I doubt she will just let you do this, you'll need to move And move fast to pull it off because the moment she sees you going for your gun she will attack. And I don't think I have to explain to you that hanging by your weapon doesn't make for easy maneuverability.
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No. 798010 ID: 82a33d
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798010

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF0AsHtHm_I
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No. 798017 ID: 143250

Combination of the two would be good. I would go for the shield first for protections. I think enough time has passed for it to cool off from the heat. Don't forget you have a couple of teammates. They could distract her while you grab those weapons.
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No. 798025 ID: 56b4e7

Ana... I didn't say attack her while you were still hanging! In fact I said DON'T do that because she's probably hardened her legs where she was holding your Svardstav.... alright yeah we are here now and just out of her range. Honestly what I would do IS use the gun, but only to buy you time. Use one or two shots at her face, she'll block them but it will obstruct her vision buy you some time to get both the Svardstav and shield. The only downside to that shield the hole in it, also I'm not even sure it will do you much good. FoH was able to PUNCH a hole through it using just a punch-dagger. I don't think we'd fare much better using it either especially when there a bunch of them all coming in at us. I think if we can we can try for both but our first priority should be our weapon.
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No. 798052 ID: 82a33d

From the author
I just went with the other suggestion from other self. Sorry
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No. 798056 ID: 82a33d
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798056

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZvUXs9eyQw
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No. 798057 ID: 143250

She is expecting you to go for the weapon, so we should throw her off and go for the shield first.
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No. 798086 ID: 82a33d
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798086

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ke4svs5nhQ
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No. 798109 ID: 3583d1

ANA! Her vision is down! You have an opening throw the explosive knife and get to safer distance, duck behind the shield and BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE!
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No. 798110 ID: 143250

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC_pbzXn3YM
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No. 798118 ID: 82a33d

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSuIfYUIJ4k
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No. 798119 ID: 82a33d
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798119

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No. 798146 ID: 3583d1

You're slightly out of her range, but here are 2 strategies as well how I would use that shield. With the svardstav we used a quarter-staff technique that I called twirly-girl. That technique used the way you moved to redirect the force of her blows, with the sheild we'd do something very similar. Only instead we push it and move the force of her blows to the side. That shield wont hold if we just take the blows especially given that its already taken damage. Instead what we should do with it is use it to redirect the force of her blows and let them pass us by. I've drawn out how this would work. When a blow is coming at you, step with your back leg in a kind of swing back step so that it misses you, also do not telegraph your attack, if you move before hand she could alter the course of her strike and get you. As you swing your leg back however you should also push you shield forward onto the leg so that it continues to move forward but rather now its moving away from you. If you do this it should allow you to a chance to move in closer. She currently has her defenses up from what we can see but it also blinds her vision and makes it harder to see. While you have this chance but there is a weapon we have that she doesn't know about yet, and thats our tazer! What to know whats awesome about those? It creates a circuit through the whole body and it clenches up. and if her defenses are up they are going to tighten drastically if we hit her with it and then immediately start to clench and un-clench. The best part is that while she can certainly take a knife blade due to her hardening the wires of a tazer dont piece so much as clamp on, and while those are hard, they are still a kind of flesh and she will feel it. During the moments where she clenches is when we can get her with our explosive knife then make a retreat to make her go boom.

the second strategy is actually one I call the lob and shoot. We use the shield strategy or redirecting her force to back away to allow us more time to get ready for this. first what we do once we are away is lob the explosive knife at her instead in a high arc so that it looks as if we are going over her. I bet she will attempt to knock it away with her legs and set up a defense, but heres the deal, she'll be looking at the knife so she won't see us, that the time we need to shoot her head again to discombobulate and make her vision get worse. Here's the best part too, if she really is like a spider she'll see us getting ready to shoot due to the multiple eyes thing and she will have to decide which is the more immediate threat. The other thing about this is her vision is already slightly obsured if we stepped away more it will be harder to her to see us especially with her vision blurred and the smoke. My bet is since she already thinks the knives are harmless she'll perceive us as the worst threat and have her defense set to match our bullet, and thats when the knife will hit home. After that, ka-boom.
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No. 798148 ID: 3583d1
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798148

>>798146
Here is a demonstration of that shield shield push. And Remember once you do this you can either advance and use the tazer to open her up, or retreat and do the lob and shoot.
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No. 798151 ID: 3583d1

Theres one last contingency that I didn't think of, she can get more range by moving pick up our svardstav. So if you chose to retreat and do the lob and shoot don't think you are necessarily free. If you want, you can use the shield push to move in and get it but we only have so long before her vision clears and I expect that by the time we get it her vision will have cleared enough that she could start to really hurt us.
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No. 798172 ID: 82a33d
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798172

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jJZA-O_B78
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No. 798245 ID: a1ee87

Okay Ana, that's going to throw a huge monkey wrench in this operation, but it's not quite over. We can remotely set it off but it's going to take some time, and that's one thing we can't afford right now. Firstly why she is flailing like that? Because the tazer charge is still going through her. Especially when her body can harden into a substance like steel it's going to stay for longer, so right now her body is very unstable, I imagine it's hardening and softening repeatedly at the moment. As for the detonator, that's gonna set us back. I've been trying to puzzle out what kind explosive that knife is and based off stuff that Laura from the FBI taught me, the best answer I've come up with is either C4 (plastic explosive, that stuff is actually pretty harmless unless detonated properly) or something like a grenade with an electronic springlock system to set it off. I think it's most like going to be C4 however because that would need to be triggered through some kind of electric shockwave to explode other wise it's a lot like clay and pretty harmless. It couldn't be anything nitroglycerin based because if you throw that or start applying heavy force it's going to go boom.

So firstly in order to set it off we're going to need to give a charge, we can do this by either reloading the gas chamber in our tazer (which might take a little while, and if she is
flailing around its going to be very hard to concentrate but I have an alternative solution) and using the electric charge from that to arm it. If we get her again we can taze her and the charge will actually go into the knife and it will be ready to go. The other thing we'll need is heat. C4 actually doesn't do anything if it's set on fire, but with the charge from the tazer and the fire from a fireball it can go off. If however it is a grenade type explosive the fire will just fire the electronic and set the spring locks off and then boom.

Now here's the hard part, we're either going to have to try and reload the tazer while dodging and redirecting the force from those legs, which I imagine are going to be pretty hard as they are now just randomly flailing from the pain. OR if AJ is willing to help us, we can use one of the next spells after fireball, it is a simple one thankfully and it's faster than just a fireball, and that's lighting bolt! If we can use that we can use that to charge the knife and then follow it up with a fire ball and then this round is over.
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No. 798298 ID: 41b778
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798298

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYb_2SWe2LQ
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No. 798299 ID: 3583d1

"Fight in the shade"

Alright we are going to turtle this. Stay low and stay moving once feel them start to fall on to your shield then keep mobile to avoid any going into that hole and to avoid her legs should they start moving again. Also see if as they are falling if it's possible to get the Svardstav.
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No. 798300 ID: 3583d1

Actually Ana! Instead of getting your Svardstav this may give you a chance to reload the tazer! When you got it you should have also gotten a box of gas canisters right? Those small gas canisters are what makes the taser shoot it's barbs. The barbs themselves can actually be reeled in. There should a button near the front that reels them back in. Once you are under the shield you can try reloading it
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No. 798308 ID: 41b778
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798308

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeIGfi_j-54
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No. 798312 ID: a1ee87

Ana you're going to have to run with this one, she's dislodged our knife bomb so here's what we're going to have to do. Firstly, once she realizes she's not hitting us she is going to change her tactics and I expect she'll start to sweep rather than stab. If that happens use a combination of twirly-girl and the shield push to keep her busy. However while you are under here you have a short window of time to reload the tazer. Once it's good your clear to start moving for the knife again. I expect she'll have laid a trap if we try and go for it but as long as we are observant and keep track of her movements we should be able to get by. If you need to use the tazer again I would then fall back to reload it again, but we have to be quick!
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No. 798332 ID: 143250

She might be expecting something like this based off of Godfrey's battle. She might start attacking from the ground. Be agile.
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No. 798333 ID: 143250

Hang on, how is Godfrey and Hobo fairing with this weather?
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No. 798377 ID: 41b778
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798377

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2VXQ6xyWrA
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No. 798406 ID: 143250

Oh sorry, I misunderstood. The way I read it I thought this was 3 on 3 battle for some reason.

She went into her attack formation. Careful Ana, just because she pulled the gun and taser weapons underground, that doesn't mean it's gone. She could pull out the gun for example at any moment at any hidden location and shoot you with a surprise attack. Lets hope that that the gun will be clogged with gravel and dirt and will explode in her spider hands if she tries shooting you. Though she doesn't have opposable thumbs, so we might be alright. Still, be prepared

She says you don't have any range weapons left. She is terribly mistaken and in for a nasty suprise. Spears are throw-able. how good is your throw and aim? she wants you to get rid of your weapon? we'll comply and throw it right at her heart. She is defenseless now in that formation.

Before we throw it, lets try and distract her with something as she might just catch the spear if you throw it now. What is in your inventory right now that we can throw as bait or a distraction? First thing that came to mind is taking out your radio, quickly tell those survivors to make some noise on their end in 5-10 seconds (no time to explain why), announce to spider lady you have a bomb (she is far enough away to think it could be one) and throw the radio over her head to get her surprised by the noise they make and confuse her and get an opening. But that is probably too crazy to work (or crazy enough to work if we're lucky).

That is what came to mind. What else is in your inventory that we can work with? Unless... you like my idea?
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No. 798418 ID: 064dd5

Okay Ana, battle strategy time, and this time, we are going to end it as you said, through the heart.

So firstly, she's more predictable than you realize. Now that her arms are free from the dirt, I have one final move that she's not going to be expecting. This is going to sound crazy, but the plan? Is to charge at her, keep your arm thats holding the Svardstav cocked back and the point out in front, the arm that's holding the shield out in front protecting your body, stay low and charge forward. She's probably going to try and trip you, if she does that jump, if she strikes high, then you duck. If she does both jump and tuck yourself into a ball behind the shield and keep running when you land. However what I'm expecting she'll do is when she she's you charge she'll go for all at once. When she does powerslide under all of them and keep charging. What I bet she'll do next is pull them back towards you attempting to skewer you from behind, and that's where this plan kicks into high gear.

What struck me as odd is that while FoH could break through Godfrey's shield with just a punch dagger, Miss Spider over there couldn't even with all of her spikes arms raining on you at once. I just figured out why, because FoH wasn't immortal. She has an extreme affinity for fire and might even have some magic power, but she is human. You can tell by her eyes. Immortals and monsters like Rozaline don't have the life in their eyes, theirs are murkey black. And have very little pigment. What I'm getting at is that this shield has protection from immortals and monsters, they can't penetrate it! What I guess this means for Godfrey is he probably anticipated a fight with the cult members as his mission statement pretty goes against everything they stand for, and he took measures to see that he would have the upper hand against them.

Here's where that enchantment is what wins it for us, as she reverses her arms back you need to move your shield arm around to your back so that the shield face is facing towards the oncoming spikes. The force might end up breaking your arm but we can heal from that. What I'm after is the sheer force of momentum we'll get her arms are pushing us forward after charging, we are to to go flying towards her, and that's when we drive our blade through her heart!
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No. 798424 ID: 41b778
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798424

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I8Nqb79Ey0
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No. 798489 ID: 143250

Well, as Greyfox from Metal Gear Solid said, A cornered fox is more dangerous than a jackal!

Seeing as she is just talking and hasn't struck yet, I think she is preparing for a counter attack. Since we currently have no throw-able weapons It's our turn to play defense. Be careful though, there is a hole on your shield that her arm can penetrate and stab you through. And as I said before, she might have the gun and taser in her possession as well. I'm really hoping that with it being dragged underground, the dirt and gravel had clogged the gun, and broken the taser. I'm also hoping that because she has no fingers it will be hard to even shoot you, let alone aim properly. But keep an eye out for any of those arms with weapons just in case.

Idea: Do you have any more of those knives to throw at? if not, Where did she spit one of your knives at? If we are fast and defensive enough to get to it, we can throw that at her instead of the spear.

Oh yeah, and watch your back. Flint attacked from behind, and now Giant Spider has attacked you twice from behind. That seems to be your weak point. If you head towards the knife, keep the shield facing her while you check the surroundings where you are not guarded, and attack any of the arms coming towards and behind you with the spear.
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No. 798536 ID: 41b778
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798536

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LsNmHNQSWY
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No. 798544 ID: 3583d1
File 149340530724.jpg - (1.88MB , 4032x3024 , IMG_3475.jpg )
798544

She's coming around from behind! The ones you pushed away and the ones coming out of the ground! Flip your shield around your arm and then put it behind you, her own arms will push you foward faster and you drive the blade home!! PIERCE HER HEART!!!
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No. 798570 ID: 41b778
File 149341842580.jpg - (965.14KB , 1748x1800 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 304.jpg )
798570

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXuyfDzEVrM
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No. 798576 ID: 143250

Oh dear, is that your bomb leg? you and her are very lucky it didn't go off if it was. But now I'm wondering if we could use that detonator to our advantage somehow without having you self destruct in a great ball of flames...
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No. 798600 ID: f8a743

We are not out of this fight yet!

Firstly, you are so close to her anything you throw at her. Is going to be a point blank shot. Say for example, a fireball to her face, lighting her veil and her stupid hat on fire!?

Here's what you do Ana pull down on the Svardstav not out, but down and around, this is going tear her arms open in a large gash, freeing your weapon, and maybe even cut through her arms! As you swing however losen your grip on the shaft so that it slides down your As you do this to put another diversion from her attack, throw the fireball into her face, blind her with fire! Then after you've hit her and all she can think is the fire in her face, take a step with your good leg and swing high and bring the around in high arc, with the added reach from your Svardstav cut her arms at the shoulders!
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No. 798603 ID: 143250

>>798600
Can we still do fireballs? I though the Ambassador took AJ's power away from us.

I think we still have that knife bomb, however... but will we be far enough away to not get caught in the explosion?
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No. 798606 ID: f8a743

>>798603
He took away our power to communicate with him but not the power and the connection, but if we don't I know we still have ONE more knife that we can throw and put in an eye or something
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No. 798631 ID: 41b778
File 149343356307.jpg - (2.44MB , 2480x4120 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 305.jpg )
798631

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ2lLp1VfyY
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No. 798636 ID: f8a743

VICTORY!! VICTORY!!!
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No. 798681 ID: 143250

You stabbed her in the heart. It's only a matter of time for her now. Tell her to surrender immediately, and she might be able to get treated in time before her death. If she is too prideful, tell her not just to do it for herself, but to do it for her loyal soldiers, they'd probably be devastated if they lost her.
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No. 798704 ID: 41b778
File 149346465715.jpg - (1.34MB , 1844x2480 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 306.jpg )
798704

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFcuRVb0nLM
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No. 798728 ID: f8a743

Now wait just a moment, I recall one thing about what I was told about these things and that if someone who has been trained as a very specific surgeon they can use these to create an immortal... that is what you plan on doing to me the. You can forget it!
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No. 798730 ID: 41b778
File 149348433869.jpg - (508.19KB , 1172x1336 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 307.jpg )
798730

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bV3_9--5PM
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No. 798733 ID: 143250

Sorry, we have trust issues right now that we need to work on after all we've been experiencing.

After those last 2 battles, I think our psyche is hurt more than we are feeling physical pain.

Ana, where are you feeling the most pain? Probably your leg. Or maybe your back? you have been attacked from there a lot.
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No. 798742 ID: 143250

And now I just realized that since it requires needles of life to make someone immortal, Lorence might use the ones we gave him to make Clara an immortal. Shit.
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No. 798777 ID: 41b778
File 149349209859.jpg - (512.19KB , 1254x1232 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 308.jpg )
798777

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No. 798787 ID: f8a743

Yeah legs first, then the sides.

Shit we're probably going to need a new set of clothes...
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No. 798796 ID: 143250

Thanks for doing this, Ambassador.

Ana, after we get stitched up, we probably can't have you do much physical stuff for a while. We wouldn't want those stitches to reopen. difficult dilemma there for us.

During your healing period, I suggest we find a way to mentally train ourselves to avoid you getting emotionally corrupted again from your, and AJ's anger, and get better control over our powers. If only Absolution was still alive to teach us. Think Mother Gaia might know something?
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No. 798800 ID: 41b778
File 149349857115.jpg - (452.11KB , 1336x1015 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 309.jpg )
798800

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RQaSqWu1Io
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No. 798805 ID: f8a743

Hey if she agrees to surrender she is welcome to a needle. One of these (preferably the one that isn't the worst injured) is probably just going to have to heal the old fashioned way...
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No. 798807 ID: 41b778
File 149350025662.jpg - (146.87KB , 1273x330 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 310.jpg )
798807

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujoM-iwxZHw
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No. 798822 ID: 143250

A lot to consider here, huge consequences for giving her stitches, or giving ourselves stitches. Time to weigh our options

Giving her stitches

Pros:
-We would prevent another life being lost
-Maybe she will be more willing to join our side if we help her
-It will help Godfrey's case for helping us by showing that we are not heartless.
-It will make things easier to convince some of the cult members to join our side

Cons:
- She will not join us even after we granted her mercy and instead want revenge
- while we may treat her, we could die from blood loss if we don't find alternate treatment. Maybe Boxhead Hobo knows any treatments?
--She is an immortal. If she joins us, she could be mentally unstable
-Ambassador might not like our decision with his kill to survive outlook

giving ourselves stitches:
Pros:
- We will be healed up
- it will intimidate the cult showing we should not be messed with
- Maybe her soldiers has a means to save her if we ask the Ambassador to turn off the shield to save her

Cons:

- We may lose the chance to have her and her soldiers join us
- the cult will want revenge, and get more aggressive trying to take us down
- it will be more difficult to convince some of the cult members to switch sides
- It might make Godfrey's case harder to win for helping us earlier.

Tough decision, but My vote is to save her and give her a message that she owes us big, and give her the offer to join us once she fully heals.
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No. 798830 ID: 41b778
File 149350541690.jpg - (582.31KB , 1398x1067 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 311.jpg )
798830

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kpfUMhj_Zg
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No. 798834 ID: f8a743

Ana, that's not right. She didn't chose this path, YOU DID.

You were the one who picked this fight with her, we were the ones who decided it should be her fight. The fact that you seem to forget that is disturbingly wrong of you. Heros do what they can for everyone they can, that is the voice of anger you are hearing. The only thing that can stop violence is help and care, and you would deny her that, because she was the unwitting pawn of an idiot general, and the REAL monster...
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No. 798835 ID: f8a743

And as for you, you fedora fuck-wad, you can just take your way of life and shove it up your ass.
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No. 798842 ID: 143250

If you are not trusting people who were trying to kill you, why are you trusting the ambassador to heal your wounds? he was hired to kill you, remember? if you truly have that mindset of not trusting people who are trying to kill you, tell him you'll heal yourself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dit0sfMCYpI
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No. 798866 ID: 41b778
File 149351610275.jpg - (1.12MB , 2036x2005 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 312.jpg )
798866

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cNA1DOzSQQ
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No. 798872 ID: e478fa

I had a choice, Rozaline. Either let you live or watch you die. And I chose to save you. Even after I had won...

So the question remains, what will you do?
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No. 798874 ID: 143250

Ambassador: True, we called you for help, but I don't remember actually agreeing to receive your help during phone call. Our phone call was cut short before we could even decide to choose, remember? We'll talk later about officially hiring you, but all I can say for now: don't make assumptions
“Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in.”
― Isaac Asimov.

Rosaline: I want to know why you joined Root's cult? was it for power? salvation? Were you Forced into it?
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No. 798892 ID: 41b778
File 149352036495.jpg - (779.83KB , 1572x1648 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 313.jpg )
798892

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txOrU38Tc5E
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No. 798893 ID: e478fa

So be then... I'm sorry.

Burn her Ana.
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No. 798926 ID: 143250

Rozalia, do you really want to reawaken Desolation? You do realize that the match is over, and the shield protecting everyone is now gone, and we got back in touch with AJ, right? And let me just say, I think I sensed a little bit of Desolation trying to reawaken before we were able to convince Ana to revive you. Are you really willing to risk lives of everyone in this area, hell, the entire world's life doing what you are doing now?
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No. 798935 ID: f8a743
File 149353545161.png - (308.98KB , 702x1047 , IMG_3477.png )
798935

>>798926
FUCK IT!!! LET DESOLATION COME! LET YOUR RAGE BOIL FORTH, YOU ALL GAVE HER A CHANCE AND SHE'S THROWN IT DOWN THE FUCKING CRAPPER! ANA, TAKE MY MAGIC, TRANSFORM YOUR BODY, SHOW HER THE PRICE OF HER AROGANCE!!! LET DESOLATION COME FORTH!!! SMASH HER FUCKING HEAD IN!!! SHOW HER WHAT A REAL MONSTER IS!!! HURRY!!!
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No. 798951 ID: 41b778
File 149355468999.jpg - (636.17KB , 1748x1272 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 314.jpg )
798951

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pY2y3ABo_Y
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No. 798965 ID: 143250

?
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No. 798999 ID: c81293

What? Who?
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No. 799012 ID: 41b778
File 149359286943.jpg - (599.46KB , 1748x1160 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 315.jpg )
799012

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tei9eGf8tDs
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No. 799021 ID: f8a743

Godfrey, Boxy, you are beautiful bastards!

Boxy there is a first aid kit in my bag, Including some alcohol wipes, and some stitching with bandages. That stuff that will hold me off for now. But I've lost a lot of blood so we'll need to find a place where we can rest for now.
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No. 799039 ID: 143250

WC, may I speak with Godfrey please

And by speaking with Godfrey, I don't mean have Ana talk to him, I mean have me talk to him. just like you did during his match for us to guide him earlier.
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No. 799041 ID: f8a743

>>799039
What are we going to say to him?
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No. 799047 ID: 143250

>>799041
*whisper* I want to try once again to extend the offer to join us and leave the cult. He is one of the few good people Ana has come across, and I want him to join us, at least to help fix her faith in humanity and keep Desolation from returning. Plus after seeing the actions of Flint and his team, maybe he will be easier to convince. And after his attack on Rozalia and the Gate Guardian, I'm worried for his safety when he gets back to their base

*ahem* yeah, you'll find medical supplies in the backpack Boxhead.
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No. 799078 ID: 143250

Oh, and Ana, are you strong enough to open the backpack yourself and offer Boxhead the medpack to heal you?

If not, some of us will keep an eye on him rummaging through your stuff while the rest of us talk to Godfrey.
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No. 799120 ID: 41b778
File 149363588622.jpg - (1.30MB , 1748x2480 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 316.jpg )
799120

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTC1GxIpmjk
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No. 799127 ID: 143250

Yell for the Gate Guardian (fire witch) to help save Godfrey. He spared her during his match, hopefully she understood our similar actions of sparing Rosalia and can return the favor by saving Godfrey.
Can't do much else.
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No. 799128 ID: f8a743

Godfrey, behind you!

FoH help him!
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No. 799163 ID: 41b778
File 149367106807.jpg - (1.49MB , 1748x2632 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 317.jpg )
799163

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GKjW-TCnu0
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No. 799167 ID: 143250

He probably wants you to answer and not us, Ana. But I will just state my opinion.

First off, I must thank you, Ambassador for giving us a chance for freedom, and showing us some dark truths in Ana and AJ that we must wrestle with and fix. But you are unfortunately right Ambassador, this is a dilemma. I know you probably mean well in trying to make Ana stronger showing how dark humanity is transitioning to, and it might be working, but your way of doing it is hurting Ana's mentality. The way I look at it, a body guard must protect a person's life, and keep them from being traumatized as well.

Plus, there is the subject of AJ. Not only are you breaking Ana's mind, you are hurting AJ as well. You have to remember that he is a child in comparison to his late father, and children are very impressionable. You must remember that with him this young, and able to knock you out like that during the fight with Clara, AND with his powers growing much more stronger than we all had expected, we need to keep Ana's and AJ's emotions and psyche under control. Not manipulate and break them. We'd be risking an apocalypse far worse than this fog has done. They are not a puppet.

In conclusion, I don't think it would be a good idea to hire you as a body guard if we want to save Ana and from becoming a monster and I want to decline, but I know that if we decline, you will assassinate Ana as you are under contract with Lorence, and I know that none of us in this area stands a chance against you.

With this in mind: Ana, if you decline his offer like I suggest, I must recommend in order to save your life that you give yourself up to Godfrey and let him, and only him take you in as prisoner as he is the only one we can trust that can protect you from harm against Flint, his soldiers, and the rest of the cult. It will probably also help save him and show his loyalty to them as forgiveness for helping us win these battles. It's the least we can do for him.

If you accept, I can't guaranteed that I will be able to save you from the darkness.

But whatever decision you choose, I will support you to the best of my abilities. I will try to save you.
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No. 799178 ID: 41b778
File 149367978646.jpg - (1.06MB , 1651x1854 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 318.jpg )
799178

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMSkC2PGyTs
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No. 799286 ID: 3583d1

Fuck.

The way I see it, if we deny his help we can even get gunned down now by the teacups and Flint. But if we accept, We all can live and Godfrey even gets a fair trial. But yes at the same time we will need to pull her out of the darkness that he casts. Essentially what we need to do is make sure that while Ana is powerful, WE are powerful enough that he doesn't become like Andrew to Root only with Ana.
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No. 799302 ID: 143250

Before we make a decision, Ambassador, I want to know what you would say to Lorence if we choose to have you help Gofrey?

So basically, the way I see it with having Ambassador on our side, it will be like having a shoulder devil and a shoulder angel that will constantly bicker and argue with each other to try to make Ana choose the path they'd want with high tensions. Not saying we ourselves don't argue already with each other, but the arguments will crank up to 11 with him joining us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMSV4OteqBE

>Essentially what we need to do is make sure that while Ana is powerful, WE are powerful enough that he doesn't become like Andrew to Root only with Ana.

The same can be said for us too. If we want to gain power to keep Ana safe from bad influences, us consciences will also have to worry about not becoming a heartless power hungry freak like Andrew either. There are times where I fear we've been already becoming one to Ana. Times where I worry we push Ana far too much and not treat her like a human and have her do things she highly disagrees with...
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No. 799321 ID: 41b778
File 149373078802.jpg - (1.17MB , 1748x2168 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 319.jpg )
799321

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlexcUtD2KY
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No. 799334 ID: 3583d1

Huh. Where there is the rub. Because if Godfrey is going to be on OUR side in the final battle, then he would have to turn traitor. In essence all we are doing right now is making sure that he is safe as well as any other knights that are following him are also not put to death for their leader. So really, all we need to do right now is buy him more time til he is ready to help us
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No. 799336 ID: 41b778
File 149374440833.jpg - (609.70KB , 1602x1067 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 320.jpg )
799336

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGc5dYJbpFQ
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No. 799337 ID: 3583d1

Honestly, I don't like it, and I really don't having to play good and evil with you. But for the sake of Godfrey and his knights, and to keep more sadness and death away from everyone, I say we should accept for now.

But, Ambassador, if there is one there is one thing that I've slowly realized, it's that this world will only make you as evil as you let it be. Look at this, this world, this very city (OOC: i'm just going to assume it's London for now until shown otherwise), its only been like this for three days now? And people are already using this tragedy, because that's what this is, Ambassador, a tragedy, as an excuse to commit evil acts. Why? Because it's easy? Because you want power? That's not an excuse, no one is born evil. You only let the sadness and the evils of others consume you.

I've never really considered myself a religious person before all of his happened, but there is a very certain passage from the bible that I have memorized, funny coming from a pagan, but even works you don't follow can have lessons.

"Ezekiel 25:17, The path of the righteous man is beset upon all sides by the inequities and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know my name is lord when I lay my vengeance upon you."

So here's the deal, Ambassador. The world is evil and selfish, and we sometimes need a shepard to guide us back into the light. I think root thinks himself a shepard but that's not the case. The truth is, both he, and you, are the weak, consumed by the tyranny of evil men. You have both allowed the world to consume your hearts and you cannot find the light again. Hopefully, you both will find your shepherds, to lead you out of the valley of darkness.
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No. 799372 ID: 41b778
File 149376845149.jpg - (1.58MB , 1748x2788 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 321.jpg )
799372

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7USMM0F6V4
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No. 799377 ID: 143250

hm, I think the big cranky baby needs his nappy time. Dreamwalker is currently training someone who will be a potential ally to us. Won't say who just yet. Maybe put Flint to sleep and let Dreamwalker and his student have their fun. Dreamwalker is pretty good at delivering nightmares that helps them rethink their actions :). If we're lucky, When he wakes up, he'll probably forget some of the things that happened during the tourney.
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No. 799381 ID: 41b778
File 149377134737.jpg - (215.44KB , 1092x552 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 322.jpg )
799381

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za3ZbwR-ImU
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No. 799389 ID: f8a743

Oh crap, No no no no no! We didn't mean kill him! We meant literally putting him to sleep!

FLINT, RUN!
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No. 799391 ID: 143250

I don't think there is anything we can say or do to stop this. Ana, please don't watch this. Avert your eyes. Turn away.
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No. 799498 ID: 41b778
File 149383216452.jpg - (2.63MB , 2480x3508 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 323.jpg )
799498

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLbNEl1HquM
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No. 799502 ID: 143250

Um... Flint? You do realize that although Rosalia is tied up, her teacup army isn't, and she can order them right here and right now to shoot at you for betraying her after all she did to help try to win her hell of a battle for you, right?
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No. 799503 ID: 3583d1

>>799502
Might want to duck in case of incoming gun fire
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No. 799529 ID: f8a743

Hey! Speaking of fire, Fire of Hate wanna hang with us for a a while? We know a guy who can teach you how to do this!
(Shows her a fireball)
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No. 799532 ID: 41b778
File 149384427130.jpg - (1.40MB , 1748x2480 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 324.jpg )
799532

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg8Qdy1KToA
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No. 799540 ID: 143250

Fool us once, shame on you, fool us twice, shame on us. But we should probably hand her over, if only to help Godfrey's case even more by showing mercy like this. Besides, If he kidnaps you in his roots, or tries to hurt you, he'll have to answer to the Ambassador. If he kills her instead, that would only help Godfrey's case as there are lots of witnesses, and Matilda could get at least one of them to spill the truth. Just be prepared to fight spider lady again in the future if it comes to it.

I wonder if what we said about Flint trying to betray her would spark something in her.

But yeah, it should be okay for now to hand her over

Also, important Ana. Before we do anything, silently Tell Boxhead Hobo to quietly slip out and hide somewhere. Flint said he is trying to figure out a way to turn this situation around, and one thing that could come to his mind is order his army to hold him hostage to get what he wants from us.
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No. 799542 ID: 3583d1

>>799540
have godfrey help out to really make the case better plus he can cut the roots Raphael tries anything
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No. 799543 ID: 143250

>>799542
Wish we could, but Ambassador took him.
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No. 799588 ID: 41b778
File 149385471482.jpg - (1.18MB , 1748x2415 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 325.jpg )
799588

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z80vez7U5Y
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No. 799597 ID: f8a743

PRIVATE! Don't shoot! For your own safety! What the Ambassador said is true. And here's something to consider, while you loyalty is not in question, loyalty will mean nothing if you have no honor. And currently you serve a general that has none. Look at him he takes joy out of the most hollow and insignificant victories! He has not a shred of dignity and honor! Think for a moment, he would have let you die just for a scrap of his lost pride!

And to you loyal teacups, I ask all of you personally, whom do you serve? Your mistress, or an utter bafoon playing at being a general! We all know his title of "general" is in name only, so why not show him what true Loyalty and Honor is!
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No. 799600 ID: 41b778
File 149386022737.jpg - (1.04MB , 1748x1678 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 326.jpg )
799600

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smfaGjcyBEg
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No. 799602 ID: f8a743

FLINT STOP TALKING! FOR YOUR OWN SAKE SHUT YOUR MOUTH!
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No. 799603 ID: f8a743

>>799602
No one died because I did not let anyone die, both I and Godfrey had plenty of chances to kill our enemies, I had the chance to put a bullet in your brain when you were on the ground, and I could have let Rosaline die, and Godfrey could have let Fire of Hate burn herself alive. You are all alive due to our mercy, not because the Ambassador made it so.
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No. 799604 ID: 41b778
File 149386300336.jpg - (612.41KB , 1660x1152 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 327.jpg )
799604

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cU267D0YE0
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No. 799606 ID: f8a743

So why hasn't anyone else fired at me yet? You even gave the gun to your private because you were going to make him take the fall if the Ambassador showed up. Your a coward, and a failure Flint, and anyone who follows you will wind up walking the same path of failure that you walk. And guess what? YOUR NEXT LINE IS "I''LL SHOW YOU WHO'S A FAILURE YOU BITCH!"
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No. 799633 ID: 143250

As much as I hate to say it, you're wrong. I would of had protection: Desolation's powers. a level of power nobody, not even the Ambassador or I expected to have. And it is a forbidden power I do not want to use or take control of me again.

Ana, don't let him instigate you any longer. At this point, he is just looking for attention. Ignore and leave him.
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No. 799657 ID: 3583d1

>>799633
Are you sure we want to start throwing that kind of weight around again? We are already enough of a target as is. If word gets out that under terms of great stress we go berserk with magic and become a kind of alter personality, our perceived threat level is going to go through the roof...
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No. 799660 ID: 143250

>>799657
fair enough. Lets just go with leaving and ignoring him.
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No. 799661 ID: 41b778
File 149390795896.jpg - (1.46MB , 1748x2576 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 328.jpg )
799661

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WxqughaJQM
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No. 799662 ID: 143250

No point in arguing with him any longer. just leave without saying another word. He's giving me a headache at this point.
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No. 799674 ID: 3583d1

Pathetic.

On our way out do this, >>799529, see if she wants a better job and maybe she can be Logans apprentice.
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No. 799677 ID: 3583d1

Hey wait!, Raph said he's going to take her to the doctor! That means Lester! We can tell him!

Raphael before I head out, you should know that if you take her to the doctor, you'll find Dr. Lester on the table with a knife in his chest. Long story short, Delilah stabbed him because he wouldn't sleep with her, but he might be dying right now. I'd get back as soon as you can to save him.
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No. 799679 ID: 41b778
File 149391947207.jpg - (586.77KB , 1748x968 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 329.jpg )
799679

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2esIeN8E1k
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No. 799680 ID: 143250

AJ, know any defensive shield magic we can use?
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No. 799681 ID: 143250

And I doubt he is going to shoot you. He would have done it by now.
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No. 799686 ID: 3583d1

don't give him any satisfaction. After telling Raph about Lester just keep going.
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No. 799692 ID: 41b778
File 149392514882.jpg - (489.05KB , 1670x1096 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 330.jpg )
799692

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrcHq5waCVE
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No. 799703 ID: 143250

Flint, no offense, but after our match, I know you are not muscularly built to fire that without hurting yourself. You are going to break a bone firing that from the recoil if you use it, or worse lose control of it and hurt your own soldiers. I know you've never used that weapon before either, it looks new.

For Flint's safety, someone over there please restrain him!
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No. 799708 ID: 3583d1

Ohhh... not good...

ok then, that thing is the very definition of spray and pray so here's the plan. (and whisper this!) Boxy you already have your arms around me so make it look you are readjusting, probably out of fear, and get one of those smoke grenades out of my backpack, and deploy it. When the smoke screen hits we book it!
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No. 799710 ID: 3583d1

>>799703
Good point actually, any normal man would have to fire that from a tripod and probably ones thats bolted down. If he's going to attempt to go heavy on us he is going to find that he will probably break some bones and he will have zero control. Someone stop him before he makes an even bigger ass of himself.
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No. 799722 ID: 41b778
File 149393441015.jpg - (1.09MB , 1748x2480 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 331.jpg )
799722

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUIJ7hWI11Q
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No. 799723 ID: 3583d1

yeah I don't believe him for a second. He tried to bullshit the last fight so why would this be any different. Still better safe than sorry. Our best bet honestly is to head to where Fire of Hate is and have her open the door. She may be crazy but im betting after seeing how I can make fire from my hands she will want to help us and maybe even join us.
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No. 799735 ID: 3583d1

Alternatively, if we want to really fuck up Flint's day, when the smoke deploys, and he loses sight, run up underneath the gun and shoot it with the sawed off shotgun. That thing is going to go kaboom in a big way.
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No. 799749 ID: 41b778
File 149394836041.jpg - (886.84KB , 1820x2037 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 332.jpg )
799749

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okAeis_Pdgw
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No. 799768 ID: c37dad

>>799749
I am so sick and tired of depending on "maybes" Here's the deal, if we shoot the shotgun at the mini gun while it's firing then it's going to explode and given the amount of firepower that thing has, the amount of shrapnel and explosive force is going to turn flint, and anyone else near it to hamburger, Flint is playing chicken little and doesn't even know it. So if we choose to do this knowing how god damned stupid flint is he is going to start shooting the moment he realizes he can't see us, so we wait until he runs out then disable his gun with ours.

If we go for the door our own personal risk shoots up but chances of everyone walking away scott free are better. But we need to be fast and there's a chance that FoH won't open the door. In my opinion we should go for this because id rather not chance death anymore than we would be with the attack plan. Plus, I'm REALLY banking on the idea that someone up there will have enough common sense to keep a blowhard like flint from using a gun like that.

Ana this is your choice to make, I've just layed it out as I see it. I personally say go for the option to run and get a potential ally on our side. But you may think we can get away with the attack plan. Just be careful.
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No. 799772 ID: 143250

Option 2 is safer. I don't want to get shot at point blank.
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No. 799800 ID: 41b778
File 149397848699.jpg - (1.04MB , 1748x2360 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 333.jpg )
799800

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FvXcBKplyeM
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No. 799857 ID: c37dad

Good we're under cover

Hey Fire of Hate? I just want you to know that I don't hate you, I admire your bravery. In fact I want you to come with us. You saw might fights earlier, and you know I can create fire from just my own will. I know someone who can teach you how to do that, show you how use the magic of fire. As for this door, stand back, Boxy think a blast from the shotgun could blow the locks off?
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No. 799881 ID: 41b778
File 149401724939.jpg - (744.52KB , 1598x1664 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 334.jpg )
799881

What did you expect?
http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1241300-samurai-jack
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No. 799884 ID: c37dad

>>799881
CATCH IT CATCH IT CATCH IT!
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No. 799886 ID: c37dad

Ana catch the lighter and close it! Boxy blast the lock off!
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No. 799893 ID: c37dad

Wait I thought the Ambassador got rid of all of the gas on the ground?
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No. 799895 ID: 143250

Knowing our luck, if Ana tries to catch it, FoH will just grab, and attack us through the grate or something.

It's no use. Cry for help.
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No. 799896 ID: c37dad

>>799895
That's what the shotgun is for.

HEY! Wait a second! WC where has he been this whole time? His abilities is stealth and navigation, HE CAN PICK THE LOCK!
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No. 799902 ID: 41b778
File 149403298220.jpg - (660.77KB , 1748x1440 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 335.jpg )
799902

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OY9OYaMxog
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No. 799915 ID: 143250

WC, can you disguise Boxhead's appearance as well as Ana's, or only Ana's?

We can disguise both of your appearances as 2 teacup soldiers. only problem would be is Flint has gone trigger happy, and in order to find out who the real teacup soldiers are, he will just kill all of the teacup soldiers in the area without question just to kill you too, and we don't want more casualties. He is that insane.

Another option: perhaps WC can have Ana and Boxhead take the form of 2 small rats and just scurry out of here? Might not be possible, but just a thought.
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No. 799917 ID: c37dad

>>799915
If Dreamwalker was able to us WCs magic then it shouldn't be too much of a stretch to assume that Boxy can as well. But maybe it can only affect 1 person at a time?
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No. 799952 ID: 41b778
File 149407433239.jpg - (1.68MB , 2064x2768 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 336.jpg )
799952

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulo1m2TN9g4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWLdVSWDS08
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No. 799955 ID: 143250

Get us out of here, please
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No. 799981 ID: c37dad

Casper! Great to see you again buddy! Looking good too! Get us out of here and let's scare the hell out of these jackasses! Also get Logan and tell him to meet us at the abandoned hotel. Tell him that AJ isn't talking to us and there's something very wrong and we need his help to figure it out.
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No. 799982 ID: 143250

>>799981
Lets worry about getting out of here before we worry about getting Logan. But yeah, I kind of want Casper to spectate Logan's fight with Root and make sure nothing stupid happens.

Ghost possess people. Can you and your ghost buddies do that to get us out of here?
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No. 800004 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149409912256.jpg - (1.03MB , 1748x2225 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 337.jpg )
800004

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J9haehfQeg
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No. 800008 ID: c37dad

How about the Undertaker? Lay down your arms, all of you, and put this fire out before he sends you all to the graves!
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No. 800099 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149411687349.jpg - (431.08KB , 1420x1288 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 338.jpg )
800099

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WeFFBvgpkk
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No. 800100 ID: c37dad

>>800099
OOHHHHHHH SHIT!
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No. 800102 ID: 143250

...
...
...
...
Don't let this world change you for the worse?
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No. 800103 ID: c37dad

If you value your lives, lay down your arms, all of you, and put this fire out before he does to you what he just did to Flint!
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No. 800128 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149412464451.jpg - (542.83KB , 1543x1563 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 339.jpg )
800128

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGx6K90TmCI
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No. 800153 ID: 143250

Casper, don't force him to drop the giant spider. I think Flint's soldiers gotten the message, even before Flint started shooting at us. Before that, They were already very reluctant to shoot us when Flint ordered them to kill us.

You yourself told me in these exact words: Don't let killing be the main solution to your problem solving. Please, lets leave now.
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No. 800251 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149416835947.jpg - (834.28KB , 1748x1645 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 340.jpg )
800251

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rcuSYrwUpk
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No. 800258 ID: 4dfa49

Easy. Flint's own decisions led to his own death. He had ample opportunities to let us surrender to Godfrey, instead he wandered all the glory for himself, not once considering that Godfrey might have given him he credit, Godfrey doesn't seem like the type to take pride in hostages. Then during the fight he used pitiful braggadocio and even winds upp getting floored, and had to use cheap ways to win. Then finally, the final nail in his own coffin was he was unable to let his own pride go and he ended up trying to kill us despite the orders of the Ambassador, and so for his betrayal and his own weak pride, he is dead.

This, EVERYTHING, could have been avoided if he just stopped listening to his machismo and just saw sense and reason, as a REAL general should have.
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No. 800262 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149417758701.jpg - (1.09MB , 1670x2048 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 341.jpg )
800262

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D412ooYIoi0
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No. 800290 ID: 4dfa49

Someone put this god damned fire out. And FoH my offer still stands, given that your employer just died. But whatever.

Let's get the hell out here.
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No. 800363 ID: 143250

Honestly, I've been thinking about it, I don't think it is possible to pinpoint one person at fault to blame for all of this. This is just another domino that has fallen in this long domino track of tragedy and chaos which started even before this fog.

I think the best way to come up with a conclusion to this is give your report as unbiased as you can exactly as you saw it to BOTH Matilda and Lorence, and from there, at Godfrey's trial, I believe the truth will come out, letting everyone come up with their own conclusion as to who exactly is at fault for all of this.

I feel a lot of what will be riding on Godfrey's guilt or innocence will be how you all will judge me for who I am by the end of the trial.
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No. 800463 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149424058213.jpg - (1.13MB , 1748x2359 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 342.jpg )
800463

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJwPojqcVyM
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No. 800476 ID: 143250

as an answer, hug him as a way of thanking him for the rescue. I think you could use one of those right about now, Ana. Take your time.

Do the same for Boxy. He rescued us quite a few times.

After your done, tell Casper we are confused by his actions against Flint, as it contradicted what he was trying to tell us about not using murder as a main solution, and not letting this world change us to a monster back before and after the Clara incident.

After Casper gives his answer, tell him we have a request for him after we find a safe hideout.
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No. 800504 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149427373199.jpg - (1.17MB , 1748x2312 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 343.jpg )
800504

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoAYfYTsuOw
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No. 800506 ID: 3583d1

Not all of them, Casper.

We met a young girl, probably no more than 16 years old. Her name was 93. She joined Root because he saved her life.But she in turn saved mine, because she felt it was the right thing to do. We found out that so many of the cult are. only there from lies, deceit, or they just are scared.

So many of them are either scared or confused, blood will only get you more blood. And while I know such killing cannot be stopped, we can remind them that there is another way, that if you do not give into hatred or fear, we can find our humanity again.
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No. 800530 ID: 3583d1

>>800506
There's more of them too, a new order is part of the cult but I suspect they may be excommunicated from it soon. The Holy order of Cross Ash. Their leader, Godfrey, he is a good man. He stood up for me in that whole fight. Some can be persuaded to join our side. It just takes time. I hope Logan knows this. We have to talk to him, we have to tell him.
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No. 800551 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149428029773.jpg - (680.20KB , 1464x1480 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 344.jpg )
800551

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFH5rkPgnUQ
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No. 800561 ID: 3583d1

Tell him that I and a new trustworthy ally will be in the abandoned hotel trying to recuperate. Also do not harm any members of the cross of ash, they are trying to get people out of the city and are friendlies as they will even attack fellow cult members if it means saving lives. Lastly, and most importantly we desperately need to talk with him, for Desolation has awoken.
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No. 800582 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149429081851.jpg - (801.76KB , 1748x1575 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 345.jpg )
800582

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCuMWrfXG4E
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No. 800585 ID: 1f31df

Ana, I know you hated him, but don't curse the dead. Because that's how you get cursed in return. Just drop it and let's boogie.
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No. 800591 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149429276464.jpg - (367.01KB , 1689x948 , Root and branches chapter 2 part 346.jpg )
800591

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O46KvOHTB18
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No. 800594 ID: 1f31df

Ok so either AJ has taken over again, or Flint is possessing you but either way.

WE'RE TAKING BACK CONTROL!

GET THE FUCK OUT!
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No. 800602 ID: 1f31df

Look, whoever the hell you are, I don't know, and frankly, I don't care. But we have been through hell and back just get across this gods damned street so we can rest. So now that you are pulling this shit on us, no. I don't think so, Not right right now, so I am going to count to five and if you have not left this body or relinquished control in that time I am going to cut your Seidr basically rendering you nonexistent. And if you say "no I can't" yes I can. You're bound to Ana's body just as we are and if I cut you loose, bottom line is, you're fucked.

1.
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No. 800632 ID: 143250

>>800602
If it is Desolation, we might be harming AJ doing that. Lets see what is going on first.
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No. 800659 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149432352701.jpg - (251.90KB , 1696x664 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 2.jpg )
800659

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKFePKzdkNo
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No. 800663 ID: 143250

A combination of rage and magic... I got questions

in our quest, we've been hearing someone demanding us in dire situations to use their power to kill our enemies. Are you Desolation, or "The Rage Within", or both?

Are there any other emotional beings that are combined with magic besides rage?

What happened to AJ? we lost contact with him.
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No. 800670 ID: 3583d1

Regardless of whoever or whatever it is, the bottom line here is that Ana's self is out of balance. "The Rage Within" or whoever, stated that they were a part of Ana, something that had been locked away. And now, with a combination or magic, some of these other Astral projections, and just plain anger. It's given rise to this sense of other self. Basically denial of ones own anger has led to it literally consuming us. We've been reluctant to get angry as we want to take the higher road. But to deny any feeling of anger... we caused that...

We must find the balance so we can regain control and accept this OTHERself into OURself.
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No. 800688 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149435469238.jpg - (4.05MB , 2480x4851 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 3.jpg )
800688

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8BfklAWBEU
or
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBo4M49v3p0
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No. 800696 ID: 1f31df

Oh sweet Jesus...

Ana, we have to regain control! We have to regain balance! That thing said it was inside of all the hearts of men, I don't know what it is but it's older than gods, it's something more primal. It's a being that is raw rage and power combined. That thing is what creates beings like Desolation. Focus on my words. Breathe in and out. We must restore balance within ourselves. We accept our rage as part of being human, but with it we must also accept all the others, happiness, grief, fear, confusion, we must maintain the balance. If we can regain balance we have control.
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No. 800698 ID: 143250

We've first heard this rage demanding we unleash it during our fight with the real Clara before we injured her. And that was before Ana received her magical abilities from AJ...

And sure, you are powerful, we'll admit that. Ana striking and hurting the Ambassador is proof of that. But I know it is impossible for you to reach your maximum power. You couldn't prevent Ambassador from putting you to sleep after the fight with fake Clara after all.
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No. 800724 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149436696494.jpg - (1.31MB , 1676x2256 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 4.jpg )
800724

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JqnzYnZQVw
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No. 800733 ID: 388cdd

Ana, close your eyes. This thing is a part of you, it wants control, deny it any power over you. This is your body, and it's an intruder. It doesn't belong. You are the one bounded to AJ not this thing. Follow its seidr. Focus on only the connection it has forced on to you, now cut it. You have the power to use the sheers and cut it loose. Let go of your rage, let this being go, we need our anger, but we do not need this thing.

snip snip
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No. 800740 ID: 143250

No Desolation, it wasn't because you were too eager. it is impossible for you or Ana to reach your full potential. Sorry to say. You are being prevented from reaching your full strength. Sorry.
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No. 800751 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149437160011.jpg - (140.96KB , 996x448 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 5.jpg )
800751

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No. 800753 ID: 143250

Recognize the voice? I think it is Boxhead, Logan, or an Ally trying to get you out of this trance. Focus your attention on that.
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No. 800756 ID: 143250

>>800753
Actually, I think it is WC.
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No. 800758 ID: 388cdd

Focus all your attention on it, listen to it. Everything else isn't here, they are calling you home. WAKE UP!
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No. 800772 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149437844226.jpg - (729.68KB , 1721x1428 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 6.jpg )
800772

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RQaSqWu1Io
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No. 800776 ID: 143250

As I thought. Just as we can't use WC's powers to their full potential because of AJ, Desolation's powers cannot fully control Ana because of WC. When we see Logan again, we are going to have to consider letting him watch over AJ. As he said, he was trained for this.

drop the knife, Ana.
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No. 800779 ID: 388cdd

And Boxy think he has problems...

It seems the conflicting personalities would lead to this. Glad to know that Ana is back in control...

Ana I know you're going to have to explain this too them sooner or later, but I'd prefer to do it at this hotel.
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No. 800781 ID: 388cdd

>>800776
That might be a bad idea...

First of all, desolation seems to be attached to us via AJ. And if Rage Within is aroud I'd be worried about Desolation and Rage going to Logan... and that kind of power in the hands of a trained mage....

Plus, we'd need mother Gaia to undo the psychic bonds anyway since she's the one who put them in place
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No. 800786 ID: 143250

>>800781
Perhaps Logan will know for sure. We'll see what he says. For now, as long as we have WC, I think we will handle it until Logan finds us. For now, lets go to the hideout Boxhead was leading us to.
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No. 800788 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149438288039.jpg - (411.64KB , 1508x1016 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 7.jpg )
800788

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No. 800808 ID: 143250

Alright. So here is what we know so far. Ana's rage is causing AJ to become Desolation. I think what is causing Desolation not to take full control over Ana is WC, as his magic is interfering with AJ's. We are going to have to make sure Ana's hand containing WC does not get amputated in any way.

So the plan: if Ana starts losing control again, WC, I want you to call out to Ana as you did before, and we will help Ana focus her attention on you before anyone gets hurt.

Ana, if you still have it, give Boxhead the plastic ring Godfrey used during his battle to allow us to talk to him. if you start trying to hurt yourself again, we will also communicate with boxhead to help him do what he can to stop you.

While WC's magic is interfering with AJ's, I fear that having WC keep Ana in control is only a temporary solution, as we know that AJ's powers is growing faster than expected. Hopefully Logan will help us before anything tremendously bad happens.

...If worse comes to worse, and Ana loses total control of herself, and we fail completely to get her back, I have an idea of how to stop her before she goes on a worldwide massacre. I do not like it, but it might be the only way to stop, if not, slow her down. But I want to know if everyone is fine with it, and if Ana and Boxhead are okay with it: We might need to have Boxhead hold on to the detonator containing the knife bomb in Ana's leg, and activate it if we all fail to get Ana back in control. Keep in mind that this will ONLY be used as a LAST RESORT meaning if Ana proves to be far too powerful, and if she starts killing in the masses, that is when is when we will have to order Boxhead to detonate it. Like I said, this is a LAST RESORT. We will avoid using this solution at all costs.
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No. 800851 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149441615774.jpg - (560.60KB , 1692x1305 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 8.jpg )
800851

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djV11Xbc914
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No. 800868 ID: 143250

Hello! How's the weather up there? can you see your house from there?
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No. 800887 ID: 3583d1

Ahoy! Friendly or foe?
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No. 800921 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149444426670.jpg - (818.58KB , 1580x2056 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 9.jpg )
800921

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM7MFYoylVs
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No. 800932 ID: 143250

Remove his mask. Let him rest as himself: as a human. not as a corrupted pawn in Root's schemes.
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No. 800937 ID: 388cdd

>>800932
I hope that wherever you are, Flint, your souls has some kind of peace.

And as for you, Private, what is your name? If you want to declare me as your eternal enemy I would at least like to know the name of the person who condemns me. Unless that isn't what you want...? But this is me using wishful thinkng...
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No. 800976 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149445592191.jpg - (1.15MB , 1748x2336 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 10.jpg )
800976

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Piyg6ZWS4SI
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No. 800984 ID: 388cdd

HOLY SHIT!

Boxy! Shoot it! Ana cut it and or burn it! Private any help you want to give is appreciated!
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No. 801005 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149446757018.jpg - (461.72KB , 1748x980 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 11.jpg )
801005

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixwnb828pGo
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No. 801008 ID: 143250

Those eyes look like Madamé Rosaline's. Did she lay eggs in Flint without his knowledge? if so, it looks like he was doomed to die even if Casper didn't kill Flint.

So what is the announcement?
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No. 801012 ID: 388cdd

Hooray! Digressing and side questing! But what do
You mean detour from the main story? Just like go do this other thing and then come back or would this sidequest affect what is going on right now in the main story?

And what is said announcement?
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No. 801100 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149452176384.jpg - (264.41KB , 1189x731 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 12.jpg )
801100

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHYUa9LbDXY
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No. 801104 ID: 143250

sure. Don't see why not
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No. 801118 ID: 3583d1

Let's do this!
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No. 801143 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149453643260.jpg - (489.38KB , 1196x1184 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 13.jpg )
801143

https://tgchan.org/kusaba/questdis/res/111523.html
Also
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kx10MYrh4MY
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No. 801166 ID: 388cdd

Ah, I think I've heard of this one, same author as "Daddy's tiny Demons, right?"
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No. 801170 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149454345928.jpg - (849.36KB , 1460x2480 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 14.jpg )
801170

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No. 801171 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149454362858.jpg - (92.63KB , 636x642 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 15.jpg )
801171

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No. 801173 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149454382905.jpg - (76.74KB , 822x320 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 16.jpg )
801173

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No. 801174 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149454411453.jpg - (115.04KB , 934x479 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 17.jpg )
801174

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No. 801175 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149454442890.jpg - (903.82KB , 1460x2480 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 18.jpg )
801175

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No. 801178 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149454466714.jpg - (63.02KB , 288x476 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 19.jpg )
801178

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No. 801180 ID: 388cdd

This the weirdest picture book I've seen in a while...
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No. 801181 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149454491292.jpg - (165.27KB , 1186x591 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 20.jpg )
801181

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No. 801184 ID: 388cdd

>>801181
....What?
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No. 801185 ID: 388cdd

And pancakes will conquer the moon and French toast will expand into the stars
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No. 801186 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149454690729.jpg - (211.95KB , 1292x459 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 21.jpg )
801186

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No. 801187 ID: 388cdd

Oh hello Robbit, does Absurdity know you're here? I have a feeling you'd get shot at again if he did (by the way I wrote a small song about you, if you can head into the dis thread you can read it)

Well some of them I thought were just silly, particularly the waffle one but others I can see as a nonverbal speech or metaphors. For example the snail going after the clock can be seen as of "killing time" and "moving at a snails pace."
The other one with the mouth and eyes and what looks to be a pile of poo, I take as "hey, eat shit!" Others we've already talked about, like the trumpets. However I find it funny that I once equated the one that was crossed out to flint, which coincides with his recent death.
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No. 801235 ID: 143250

This is by far the weirdest commercial I've seen. I can understand why Rabbot would star in it, but what is Dreamwalker doing in this commercial? Who knew he was a sellout?

Well, if dreamwalker is in this commercial for this weird picturebook, it must be good. Might consider getting one.
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No. 801246 ID: 3583d1

>>801235
Hey! I am not a sellout! I was just giving my commentary throughout the book. Me selling out would be like coming on to this commercial and advertising the all new totally rocking out of this world cereal: Grandma Brownie's Chocolate Chunker Wunker-Bunkers! Now with even bigger chunks of chocolate chunks! And let's not forget all those fabulous marshmallows is every box of Grandma Brownie's Chocolate Chunker Wunker-Bunkers! Now with even bigger chunks of chocolate chunks! Green Emeralds, Red Rubies, Blue Sapphires, Purple Amythysts, White Diamonds, and a whole bunch of others that pack a ton of fun in every bite! So grab a box of Grandma Brownie's Chocolate Chunker Wunker-Bunkers! Now with even bigger chunks of chocolate chunks! and let Grandma fill your heart with chocolates love! Now part of a complete breakfast!

So yeah... totally not a sellout...
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No. 801263 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149458279385.jpg - (797.39KB , 1748x3072 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 22.jpg )
801263

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fz6QGzDI8c
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No. 801295 ID: 3583d1

Ugh....

you'd think being a god you would be able to pay some bills around here...
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No. 801328 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149461509226.jpg - (279.86KB , 1372x1062 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 23.jpg )
801328

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSCOYAJd2PE
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No. 801332 ID: 388cdd

UUUGGGGHHHHH...!!!

First of all stop talking about Grandma Brownie's Chocolate Chunker Wunker-Bunkers, Now with even bigger chunks of chocolate chunks, because if you start Grandma Brownie's Chocolate Chunker Wunker-Bunkers, Now with even bigger chunks of chocolate chunks then I'll have to start talking g about Grandma Brownie's Chocolate Chunker Wunker-Bunkers, Now with even bigger chunks of chocolate chunks. YOUR SEE WHAT I MEAN! Damnit... And no I do dreams and nightmares, NOT COMMERCIALS. If I did that this whole world would be like one big marketing campaign and... Wait what the hell were we even talking about before all this? Oh yeah a book!
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No. 801355 ID: 143250

Wait, I thought it was advertising the fortune teller thing. What is this, 3 commercials in one? This is getting out of hand. wheres the tv remote? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLmMh4DYQC4
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No. 801362 ID: 388cdd

>>801355
Please get me out of here...
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No. 801363 ID: 143250

>>801362
Dunno how, bro. Ask Laura.
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No. 801384 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149462652169.jpg - (131.89KB , 844x936 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 24.jpg )
801384

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTgwLKRPQF8
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No. 801390 ID: 388cdd

>>801363
Hold on I think I've got Absurdity number in here somewhere. I get us out here, things have just gotten way too silly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu7vySQbgXI

"478-2598" ... wait that's not it... alright here look through my phone book for a second I'm going to do this the old fashioned way.

111-1111, Absurdity? Damn...
111-1112, Absurdity? Damn...
111-1113, Absurdity? Damn...
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No. 801403 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149463259815.jpg - (336.15KB , 1097x984 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 25.jpg )
801403

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qTrgCWpLlM
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No. 801408 ID: 143250

Starring... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaHKS_Nyc2s
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No. 801411 ID: 388cdd

Thank the gods that's over... alright let's take a look
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No. 801413 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149463495996.jpg - (58.36KB , 1108x327 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 26.jpg )
801413

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCtgTpxgwjc
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No. 801415 ID: 388cdd

Pesticides...
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No. 801422 ID: 388cdd

Losing you?
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No. 801424 ID: 143250

Humanity
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No. 801425 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149463680773.jpg - (95.76KB , 1020x496 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 27.jpg )
801425

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1jG99z7lVY
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No. 801426 ID: 143250

Pesticides kill my spider friends.
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No. 801432 ID: 4a6bb7
File 149463777985.jpg - (215.65KB , 876x976 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 28.jpg )
801432

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3WME6JvbDI
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No. 801441 ID: 143250

I understand that no one is to blame for everything becoming sour then, but it still leaves me feeling bitter from what had happened. Now, I just wish to forget it all, and let everything be sweet like it used to be.
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No. 801652 ID: 50613f
File 149472670973.jpg - (323.39KB , 1492x896 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 29.jpg )
801652

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv2RiLGbXo0
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No. 801673 ID: 143250

I'm still tired, but I'll open my eyes... for you.
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No. 801697 ID: 388cdd

Don't be afraid, open your eyes.
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No. 801746 ID: 50613f
File 149476191767.jpg - (307.47KB , 1452x816 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 30.jpg )
801746

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9F1l6xXLSI0
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No. 801753 ID: 143250

what performance do you want me to do?
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No. 801755 ID: 50613f
File 149477824547.jpg - (373.08KB , 1193x1058 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 31.jpg )
801755

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1jG99z7lVY
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No. 801758 ID: 388cdd

Yes mama
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No. 801771 ID: 143250

Get out there, and do your best performance of "I'm a Little Teapot"
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No. 801794 ID: 50613f
File 149479826325.jpg - (1.09MB , 1748x2224 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 32.jpg )
801794

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMyhpqGQH1s
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No. 801797 ID: 3583d1

Don't be afraid. When you are up on stage, and those lights hit you, you can't even see the audience. But you can hear them, and you can hear the adoration and applause. Show him what you are made of!
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No. 801807 ID: 143250

Sing/hum a song while you take down those targets to ease the nerves.
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No. 801847 ID: 143250

>>801807
Also, it will help you get through the pain of transforming your arms into spider arms.
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No. 801863 ID: 50613f
File 149483416939.jpg - (1.45MB , 2012x2685 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 33.jpg )
801863

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6en-O5yF0o
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No. 801867 ID: 143250

E-Excuse me, Mr. Lorence, sir *curtsey*. I a-apologize for interrupting your tête-à-tête, but did I do a terrible performance? I can try again. I'll promise to use my gifted arms to stab the targets harder and more elegantly. Just please... d-don't hurt her. Give us another chance. Please.
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No. 801904 ID: 3583d1

>>801867
This is a good response, but real talk here for a second... If this is Rosaline as a child, then how long has this cult existed? When we see her in the main quest I thought that she had to have been something like a 30ish year old woman but now I see she is probably YOUNGER than Ana. But this raises the question of how long this has been going on? Root had to have been hiding out for years waiting for his chance to strike. So he's got to be in his 30s or more by now. They have been planning this all out for probably upwards of ten years at least.
I'll continue this line of thought in the dis-threads

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No. 801933 ID: 50613f
File 149487640534.jpg - (1.15MB , 2355x1860 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 34.jpg )
801933

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8zQqde7fN0
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No. 801943 ID: 3583d1

I don't know sir, I don't remember what happened that day. I just remember hearing mama scream and asking what happened... I think it was an accident...
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No. 801963 ID: 143250

I think it started as an accidental bite after playing with my spider friends, and then we decided to turn lemons into lemonade to help me adjust to my new form through these training exercises. I think my brother might know more about my situation.
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No. 802253 ID: 50613f
File 149495033723.jpg - (459.85KB , 1628x1253 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 35.jpg )
802253

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_unJQgI8D5E
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No. 802270 ID: 3583d1

Mamma taught me not to lies To grown ups sir, but I honestly don't remember.
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No. 802334 ID: 143250

Yes, please call my brother. Whenever I try to remember what happened, things contradict each other, and I start getting scared when I try to think about it.
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No. 802348 ID: 50613f
File 149498006206.jpg - (903.46KB , 1748x2133 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 36.jpg )
802348

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vwg_1tw9cI

When will people learn that mixing your job and family can bring bad results

http://knowyourmeme.com/photos/673704-nina-tucker
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No. 802369 ID: 388cdd

>>802348
IT'S STILL TOO SOON FOR THAT!

I- I don't know... Please don't hurt mamma!
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No. 802377 ID: 143250

No... No... I can't believe that. Mother, are you saying these things to not bring my brother in here? why?
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No. 802383 ID: 50613f
File 149498599150.jpg - (414.55KB , 1287x1484 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 37.jpg )
802383

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RQaSqWu1Io
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No. 802386 ID: 388cdd

I- I don't know! I DON'T KNOW!
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No. 802389 ID: 143250

Run away? find your brother?
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No. 802513 ID: 50613f
File 149503114054.jpg - (1.23MB , 1748x2344 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 38.jpg )
802513

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1w5S7PVqKA
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No. 802521 ID: 143250

If she truly didn't want to hurt me, she would not have taken that risk of getting me injured or KILLED. These arms are both physically and mentally painful for me. If she truly wants to make amends, tell her she needs to find a cure for my deformity...

...Look, I'm sorry I snapped at you. It's the stress talking perhaps you could help me pack up after all, my dear brother.
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No. 802525 ID: 3583d1

Are we older somehow?
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No. 802533 ID: 50613f
File 149503857692.jpg - (254.63KB , 1380x434 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 39.jpg )
802533

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zas2UDBmZcE
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No. 802564 ID: 388cdd

>>802533
What do you think they are going to do?
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No. 802621 ID: 143250

Ah, so that is why you're packing. Yeah, lets have him help you pack, if only to vent and talk about your frustrations. You probably are not going to see him for a while anyway, and he is the only person right now you can fully trust.

Make sure you tell him to be careful around mother. She not only used you as a lab rat, she also instead of not trying to help cure you all this time, she wanted to use you as a weapon. The way you see it, she loved you, but only in a way a hunter loves their guns and traps.
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No. 802633 ID: 50613f
File 149506774413.jpg - (1.28MB , 1748x2480 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 40.jpg )
802633

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxf3CQgB4BY
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No. 802636 ID: 388cdd

>>802633
I think she was made into an immortal being. Which ended the pain of her transformation and possibly also made her into an adult.
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No. 802643 ID: 143250

Betrayal. From whom? everyone.

Lorence and Rosaline will find a cure, but soon after they find it after years of searching, Rosaline would had grown to adapt, and love her new transformation and instead agrees to be a weapon for Lorence. The reason why she chooses not to cure herself was because Lorence was subtly influencing her all these years not to turn back to normal during the search for the cure, resulting in her not wanting to take the cure once it was found. The reason he didn't just not reveal the cure to her when it was found or call off the search is to trick her into trusting him and form a bond through their quest even though he was inspiring her not to cure herself. While they did find the cure, Lorence betrayed Rosaline by leading her into her new purpose instead of curing her like he promised.

Rosaline found a new purpose after her decision: as a soldier for Root's cause, she would use her spider form as an inspiration to other freaks like her to not give up, and learn to use their deformities to their advantage. She betrayed herself, and her brother for breaking her promise not to turn back, even when she had the chance to.

Her brother naively still believed his mother is a good person, but his mother still not having learned her lesson decided to try new experiments on her own son secretly, and had come to a better success on her experiment then she did with Rosaline. Rosaline's brother betrayed Rosaline by being to blinded by his optimism about his mother, and their mother betrayed Lorence by continuing the experiments (unless Lorence asked her to continue. In which case, he probably just wanted to use Rosaline all to himself betraying the mother). If that is true, what did the brother become? I'm guessing a scorpion human hybrid.
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No. 802650 ID: 50613f
File 149507419372.jpg - (917.66KB , 1673x2297 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 41.jpg )
802650

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v3piZ5FLys
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No. 802655 ID: 388cdd

>>802650
Desolation and grief...
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No. 802656 ID: 143250

You don't look too happy, Lorence, sir. It must be terrible news. Want me to get us some tea to calm and prepare ourselves for the worst first?
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No. 802698 ID: 50613f
File 149509798585.jpg - (1.46MB , 1748x2744 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 42.jpg )
802698

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-Ie7WW0vPY
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No. 802700 ID: 143250

Deep breaths.

There is one thing we haven't tried, but I don't know if Lorence will be up to the idea due to his hatred of curators: ask Wild Cat for help. If I remember correctly, his magic is able to change the forms of people. Maybe he can teach Rosaline something.
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No. 802701 ID: 3583d1

>>802700
Good idea, there is always a way to create illusions if not outright heal, if only temporarily.
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No. 802707 ID: 50613f
File 149511681763.jpg - (811.55KB , 1572x1634 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 43.jpg )
802707

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9VQTkkk0ts
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No. 802712 ID: 3583d1

It. is nothing you haven't experienced before Lorence, tick tick. And hasn't Root said that if you hear something like "if you hear them you should listen to them."
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No. 802718 ID: 143250

Just voices trying to help another soul down on their luck. Root should know about the voices, they, or rather we helped Root long ago. Just ask him. and believe it or not, we helped you as well in prison
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No. 802724 ID: 50613f
File 149514173211.jpg - (0.98MB , 1698x1882 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 44.jpg )
802724

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQy4fnz62ug
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No. 802726 ID: 4bfce0

Recovering from our fight and feeling suddenly very old and tired. Perhaps trying to figure out why Ana spared her and wondering if it wouldn't have been a kindness if Ana had just killed her then instead of watching her own body slowly die from old age...
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No. 802850 ID: 143250

If now you mean present time, this: >>802726

If you mean by one year later is not the present, then it is around this time she meets Flint.
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No. 803206 ID: 50613f
File 149528456485.jpg - (581.20KB , 1663x2256 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 45.jpg )
803206

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlMbOtKXj3k
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No. 803207 ID: 50613f

My bad for the last one, sorry for not noticing sooner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ypUz1WYens
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No. 803218 ID: 30e86d

>>803206
How is it identified whether a person qualifies to be a user of the branch?
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No. 803232 ID: 50613f
File 149529982096.jpg - (225.83KB , 1190x914 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 46.jpg )
803232

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2BFdHw1W5Q
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No. 803234 ID: 3583d1

>>803232
Will it slow my aging? If so then I see no reason to refuse.
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No. 803242 ID: 143250

Are you a branch user, Lorence?

What are the side effects?
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No. 803253 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149530536757.jpg - (323.90KB , 1285x1500 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 47.jpg )
803253

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-9lMcKWJwo
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No. 803267 ID: 30e86d

I see no reason to refuse...
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No. 803268 ID: 143250

Except, I was never fully isolated. uncle Lazlo, the voices a couple times, and even you have kept me company. As far as human interaction goes, you are all the most human you can get. Unlike mother.

But I understand where you are coming from. If it means being accepted, I guess I'll join.
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No. 803293 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149531732522.jpg - (1.35MB , 1748x2480 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 48.jpg )
803293

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRNPSMYyb6s
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No. 803341 ID: 30e86d

We both know that flint is an enormous idiot, but even idiots have their uses. For one, they make excellent incubators for minions....
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No. 803384 ID: 143250

Mother somehow found me.

(just guessing what happened).
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No. 803391 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149536435195.jpg - (231.46KB , 1100x957 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 49.jpg )
803391

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvjCIJO7LqU
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No. 803406 ID: 143250

Before you confess, make sure that no one is eavesdropping on you through the other side of the door. and throw whoever might be listening in out of there
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No. 803415 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149538806865.jpg - (556.20KB , 1672x1256 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 50.jpg )
803415

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbBB1j5qAFs
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No. 803417 ID: 30e86d

Alright so this is going to sound impossible but just hear me out... Flint is pregnant... with my child....it's a long story...
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No. 803421 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149539251049.jpg - (883.40KB , 1748x3032 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 51.jpg )
803421

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F-ekVn2BJE
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No. 803423 ID: 30e86d

Noooo... ohhh sweet Christ you didn't... not with HIM!
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No. 803436 ID: 143250

>>803423
He's probably not the father. Probably just had eggs laid in him.
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No. 803473 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149540330751.jpg - (363.07KB , 1507x823 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 52.jpg )
803473

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No. 803477 ID: 30e86d

Did you at least out drink him? He seems like a lightweight...
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No. 803564 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149544039510.jpg - (209.46KB , 996x573 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 53.jpg )
803564

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX44CAz-JhU
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No. 803567 ID: 143250

Okay. I think that is enough now. Please stop. No more flashbacks. Don't go any further than that with the flashbacks. plz?

The answer to Lorence's question is obviously one or more of these reasons:
1. She was drunk
2. Because of her condition, she is living every day like it is her last, having as much fun as possible. Kind of like Andre the Giant did after learning about his own life being cut short.
3. She is not mentally old enough to make rational decisions.
4. Lorence is a terrible father. Should have treated her like a daughter, and not as someone who needed to be left alone all her life.

Question I'm more interested in wanting answered: does Rosaline actually love Flint? Does Flint love her? Maybe Flint does, but not so much Rosaline.
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No. 803574 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149545199649.jpg - (395.34KB , 1748x1451 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 54.jpg )
803574

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pA8hZqXWHY
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No. 803582 ID: 3583d1

Well her spider spawn have just been born and their daddy is dead... what now?
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No. 803591 ID: 143250

You need to take responsibilities for your actions, Rosaline. Meaning you have to take care of them.
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No. 803626 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149548744466.jpg - (248.86KB , 1609x1028 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 55.jpg )
803626

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No. 803627 ID: 1e3a4f

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OokJP_c2cCw
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No. 803652 ID: 3583d1

I think you should choose the best future for them Rosaline. We can't pick that for you. If it were me in your situation I'd ask if I have the capacity in order to be a parent. If not, then I would hand it over to someone who could to ensure the best future for my kid. But even if you do give them over, you can still be a part of their lives. It is your choice.
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No. 803657 ID: 143250

I want to know what kind of people Flint's grandparents are first...
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No. 803663 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149549280537.jpg - (94.51KB , 772x534 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 56.jpg )
803663

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No. 803667 ID: 3583d1

might as well, I don't think it would be a good idea to leave them in the hands of any Aunt Spiker and Aunt Sponge type people
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No. 803686 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149549872507.jpg - (457.33KB , 1748x1928 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 57.jpg )
803686

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bdM7rbB16c
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No. 803693 ID: 3583d1

Good evening ladies, My name is Rosaline. I feel I should be the one to tell you but Flint and I are pregnant with a child. (might want to give them a few to let that sink in before continuing)

However, I myself may not be able to take care of the child as I have a medical condition that would prevent me from being a proper parent. I was hoping that should something happen to either myself or Flint, you would consider becoming the guardians of my child?
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No. 803694 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149549949570.jpg - (108.14KB , 1252x512 , A place where I go to fuck myself 19.jpg )
803694

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKdcjJoXeEY
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No. 803696 ID: 3583d1

>>803694
(I don't think this one goes here..)
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No. 803701 ID: 1e3a4f

Fuck! I can't delete it now
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No. 803719 ID: 143250

>>803701
yes you can. Just click the check box on the top left of the message you posted, then push delete post on the bottom right of the page
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No. 803722 ID: 1e3a4f

Every time when I do that, the message incorrect password is shown to me
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No. 803866 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149553643814.jpg - (444.12KB , 1652x1992 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 58.jpg )
803866

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpXDxY7oSYY
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No. 803898 ID: 143250
File 149555330513.jpg - (156.72KB , 592x750 , your children.jpg )
803898

I'm Giving you a mental image, Rosaline. Can you distinguish if they are a boy or girl? if so, let them know

We should probably tell them there will at least be twins, and will not be totally human, and we don't even know if they will have human intelligence, spider intelligence, half and half, or both, and what their lifespan will be.

It's weird, but I'm sure they've seen weirder during their lifetime
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No. 803903 ID: 3583d1

>>803898
.... For now just say the sex is undetermined...
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No. 803946 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149557409777.jpg - (517.47KB , 1748x1680 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 59.jpg )
803946

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1WAA1lQ6vQ
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No. 803949 ID: 3583d1

>>803946
You're goddamned RIGHT you can! And you will claw someone's ass up if they try to hurt your babies!
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No. 803955 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149557934682.jpg - (584.15KB , 1748x2156 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 60.jpg )
803955

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGZKCmYMzuw
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No. 803961 ID: 3583d1

>>803955
oops...
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No. 803963 ID: 3583d1

HOLD YOUR FIRE!!!
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No. 803965 ID: 143250

Well, I hope whoever shot it wasn't Ana. Can't be Boxhead who killed it though, as his weapon is a shotgun. If it wasn't Ana, it was probably the person who set down the ladder. Whoever it was, even though Flint is dead, His recorder is probably still on, and now it has video proof of whoever shot it. I wonder if the other twin is still alive.

If it was Ana, please don't shoot the second one at least, thanks.
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No. 803971 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149558268625.jpg - (121.62KB , 996x512 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 61.jpg )
803971

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7o_ntiI4y4
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No. 803982 ID: 143250

Gosh darn it, Dreamwalker. Was this because I was badmouthing your knife?

*ahem*

Okay, tell Raphael that you are not alright, you're worried about what happened after you were knocked out, and want to know the details. Afterwards, we voices will tell you what happened from another perspective, if you want to hear from us that is. We have more info that had happened after your team left the arena.
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No. 804002 ID: 29ca5a

How are your injuries Rosaline? How long has it been?
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No. 804020 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149558967407.jpg - (352.19KB , 1605x1258 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 62.jpg )
804020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9bq2i37m2k
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No. 804022 ID: 29ca5a

And you had better be fuck grateful that you will get to live to see your kids.
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No. 804028 ID: 143250

Whoa wait, Doctor, as in doctor Lester? He survived?

Anyway, don't worry, even though Flint died, your children just hatched. we voices will make sure they are protected and delivered to either their great grandparents Mary and Ramy, or to you. Whichever you want them to go to. Someone from your group even stayed back after the arena, we can have them deliver the children for you if you don't trust us to do it. Would you like to name them?
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No. 804041 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149559265105.jpg - (296.74KB , 1669x1290 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 63.jpg )
804041

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4IbvdqyNcQ
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No. 804046 ID: 143250

Was she at least with my twin brother?
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No. 804099 ID: 29ca5a

I doubt she wants more gross tests done on her unless it means slowing her aging
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No. 804144 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149563061753.jpg - (222.23KB , 1541x979 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 64.jpg )
804144

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No. 804155 ID: 143250

Can you untie me? having my arms dislocated and tied like a bow is extremely painful.

I heard that Godfrey is going on trial? if that is the case, I'd like to be a witness. After I rest up of course. Just keep mother away from me for now while I do some thinking.
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No. 804175 ID: 3583d1

>>804155
Or try and go find your kids. That works too.
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No. 804185 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149565747066.jpg - (1.48MB , 1904x2749 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 65.jpg )
804185

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lFmTK07ASk
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No. 804193 ID: 143250

It really depends on the person and the conflict going on. For instance, Stitch is literally indestructable, and will stop at nothing to kill Ana, so a normal fight to the death will really be one sided there, and there is no reasoning with that monster. I think one way to deal with someone that cannot be killed, let alone damaged or reasoned with is to trap and lock them somewhere where they can never escape from. Maybe in the case of stitch, it will be an intense game of hide and seek in a maze or building where Stitch as the seeker will try to kill Ana, while Ana must try to escape and trap Stitch in that said building.
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No. 804242 ID: 51058c

>>804193
The Danes thought the monster Grendel unkillable until one hero came along. And that hero, Beowulf, not only defeated the monster bear handed, he tore Grendel's arm off. By how do you think Beowulf got so strong? It just takes time. We'll beat him eventually.

Alright let's check back in with Ana and the Gang!
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No. 804255 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149567793889.jpg - (307.88KB , 1234x730 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 67.jpg )
804255

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-dMlDdYxEc
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No. 804259 ID: 143250

*gulps*
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No. 804348 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149571694779.jpg - (1.27MB , 1627x6033 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 68.jpg )
804348

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dOAQxF8My0
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No. 804349 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149571698104.jpg - (2.64MB , 1134x6893 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 69.jpg )
804349

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No. 804404 ID: 143250

Do I dare ask for an encore?
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No. 804408 ID: 3583d1

>>804404
DO IT!
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No. 804416 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149574799680.jpg - (164.34KB , 1172x760 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 70.jpg )
804416

This is the best that I can do for this short amount of time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuNaegwHnGo
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No. 804420 ID: 3583d1

>>804416
That'll do folks!

Moving right along then.
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No. 804461 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149575907353.jpg - (384.25KB , 1116x1389 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 71.jpg )
804461

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No. 804511 ID: 143250

Or your could leave them alone. Step away from them.

We just had another time travel adventure Believe it or not, we just found out that these babies are 25% spider, and 25% immortal (probably) and... 50% human. They are the children of Rosaline, and Flint. Many reasons why you shouldn't kill them:

1. Flint was told to record everything. Even though Flint is dead, You killing these children will probably still be recorded, and might lead to problems for Godfrey as your actions will be used as evidence against him as video proof that he was defending someone who would cause heinous actions.
2. It will make Rosaline, and these children's great-grandparents want to seek revenge against you, and never forgive what you did. I think Rosaline is right now thinking about your actions about you sparing her the last we checked on her during our time travel adventure
3. If you kill them, people will call you a child murderer. That is not something I don't think you want to be labeled...
4. Although she was trying to kill you, Rosaline is also misguided, and had a very troubled life so far. Her mother experimented on her against her will making her a spider human hybrid, her lifespan has accelerated, so she probably does not have the mentality of an adult, she was isolated for years, and she made a promise to Flint's grandparents that she would protect her children until she passes them on to them to look after. She will be punished severely if she fails that task.

Bottom line, I recommend we leave them alone. probably ask if the person who sent the ladder down can look after them until Rosaline gets back here.
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No. 804535 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149579022344.jpg - (550.02KB , 1638x948 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 72.jpg )
804535

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkZ3BsBT6iM
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No. 804536 ID: 143250

^_^ Happy Birthday you three!

We're... truly sorry about your father, but don't worry, your mother is alive. She'll be coming to meet you after she heals up. You can join our group and have us babysit you three until she comes back.

Care to introduce yourselves? Oh wait, sorry. You just got born into this world. you don't have names yet, do you? What do you all want us to call each of you?
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No. 804545 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149581556027.jpg - (1.01MB , 1748x2144 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 73.jpg )
804545

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oGrwGCRImY
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No. 804548 ID: 3583d1

No no no, We do have to give you some names. It just wouldn't be right. Also some kids clothes wouldn't go amiss. We might make a detour.

But as for your names, So... You probably take after your mother...

How about, Robert, Ramona, and Russell?

Also how is the fog not affecting you three?
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No. 804549 ID: 3583d1

And can we give them a hug? Especially the boy and the girl. It's perfectly natural to be scared.
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No. 804550 ID: 3583d1

And lastly how can you hear us?
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No. 804552 ID: 3583d1
File 149582047989.jpg - (79.55KB , 556x508 , 149579022344.jpg )
804552

By the way these were who I was naming, just be exact
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No. 804554 ID: 143250

Ah, I see. You would make a really good addition to our team then, and I really like your enthusiasm. I'm interested in knowing why you want to join us though. After spending your time looking through Flint's eyes and reading his mind, I'm sure you probably heard a lot of terrible things about Ana through the mouths of Flint's allies, superiors and through his own thoughts

moreover, there are some concerns that I would like to address:

Firstly, If we were to have you all join us, we would be seen as kidnappers in the eyes of the members of Root's cult. There are members in his cult that are actually good people, but are just terribly misguided, and joined because they felt like they've hit rock bottom in their life, and had nowhere else to turn to. also, Rosaline, and your great-grandparents wouldn't be too happy about us taking just taking you three. If we want to have Root's members leave the cult, and potentially join us, we'll need to prove that we are good people just trying to stop Root from endangering the world from an apocalypse from the fog, and show that what they are doing is not changing the world for the better, but actually causing a hell on earth scenario. If we're seen as kidnappers, it will be difficult to save these people from Root's corrupted influence, and get more members in our side. our numbers are pretty small as it stands right now
Secondly, Ana seems to have concerns about having you three join us. I want to know why, if that is alright, Ana.
Lastly, I know you are on board, 3, but 1 and 2 as you said are pretty scared and confused. I'd like to know what they concerns are.

That said, I am all for having you on our team, but if you want to join us, I would like to make this deal: Help us convince your mother Rosaline to join our cause as well to take down Root, (without threatening her of course). If we can do that, then it will prove to everyone that we are not just taking you from Rosaline against her and your wishes. Plus, she would make an excellent addition to our team and open up the possibilities for more to join us. Our numbers admittedly are pretty small as it stands in comparison to Root's team. Also, I want to know why 1 and 2 are scared, and what Ana is concerned about first.
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No. 804568 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149583140462.jpg - (1.20MB , 1748x2288 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 74.jpg )
804568

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WILgteNI9dE
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No. 804652 ID: 143250

I see. Okay. I agree to having you three join us, and to protect you, but as I said, we must at some point find Rosaline, and have a discussion with her and convince her to our side.

We actually spoken to your mother as her guides in a few moments of her life. I suggested that she should take responsibilities for her actions and take care of you three, but she claimed she was too frightened.
Lorence her foster father, gave her an alternative of having Flint's grandparents take care of you all instead, claiming how he feels that Rosaline wasn't ready to have children. We wanted to see if the grandparents were suitable first, met with them, and suggested to Rosaline to tell them that she has a condition that MAY prevent her from being a proper parent, and that should anything happen to her or Flint they would be your guardians, your godparents. We never explicitly suggested that she just send you off to Flint's grandparents to take care of you, but we might have unintentionally influenced her to make that decision. We should have tried harder to convince her to take responsibility.

But really, I don't think Rosaline hates you. If she truly thought nothing of you, she would have tried to kill you before you were born, and just leave it at that. Instead, I think she is just heavily frightened. I wasn't there, but when you said that she showed joy in getting rid of you, I'm wondering if it was truly joy, or if it was relief in running from her fears. We've seen key moments in her life. her mother did terrible experiments on her, She was forced to become an adult too soon, and lived a life of isolation with only Lorence and Lazlo as her source of communication.
Through fear at such a young age, she was influenced to become who she is now. This is why I want your help to convince Rosaline to join our cause. I need to show her that there is nothing to be afraid of.
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No. 804653 ID: 3583d1

Much obliged kiddos but I don't think you heard all of what she said. She met with your grandmothers and they asked her would you be a mother bear protecting her cub? Do you know what her answer was? "Of course I can. I promise nothing can happen to them." So before you jump to conclusions saying that your mother saying that she doesn't care about you, just reconsider for a moment. Because all mothers want the best future for their children, and maybe she feels she wouldn't be an adequate mother for you and so she didn't want to give you up, but felt she had to ensure your future. Look kids, we can't decide your future for you, you need to be able to do that. If you want to come with us we won't stop you, we will welcome you with open arms. But if and when your mother comes to see you, and i'm betting she will, I want you to just hear her out.
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No. 804667 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149588194178.jpg - (1.32MB , 1748x2480 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 75.jpg )
804667

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-kYL6sHmw4
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No. 804682 ID: 143250

Seeing as you are asking for a duel, and didn't just sneak attack us when we were distracted and vulnerable down there before climbing up here, I can see you seem like an honorable brave sort of person, especially with the odds against you in our numbers right now. I can respect that.

May I ask we converse before dueling and know each other a little more? To start, I want to know what your name is, why you joined Root, and why you respect Flint,

Afterwards, I'd like to speak in my defense for my actions if you wish to hear it...
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No. 804690 ID: c73c64

>>804682
Look private, I actually do have some respect for you, if there was anyone who I think was deserving of honor it was you. But do you honestly think I can give you a fight in my condition? If I was healed and whole I might just take you up on that offer. But seeing how I am a wreck I would like to talk with you about something.

Why do you have so much respect for someone who wasn't deserving of it? You saw his moral character when he continued to shoot at us even after it had been decided that I was the victor, so why? You strike me as someone above that.
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No. 804695 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149591221064.jpg - (803.96KB , 1644x1920 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 76.jpg )
804695

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxOHe2lfSY4
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No. 804878 ID: 143250

Ana, can you remember his/her voice...? Maybe not, the mask must be muffling it... I have a feeling I know who though...

It might of been our fault Flint died, it might not of been. Bottom line, I just want to state that it wasn't my intention to have him die like that. The only reason why I didn't surrender is because our safety was not guaranteed if we did give up. Hell, Flint wanted to use that guillotine on me after I surrendered. Even if he didn't, there certainly a lot of others who would definitely want us dead and stop at nothing to do it, even against their superior's orders.
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No. 804901 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149600488457.jpg - (474.44KB , 1583x982 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 77.jpg )
804901

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N3Uk8Y5km8
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No. 804950 ID: 143250

Time for some exposition.
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No. 805024 ID: 6d8df5

Hey hey! It's our bomb buddy! Glad to see you are still alive! How you doing girl!? How about getting this bomb out of our leg huh? I think we have proven ourselves to not be enemies and trustworthy. What do you say?
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No. 805058 ID: 1e3a4f
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805058

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hipFGoni6Js
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No. 805063 ID: 6d8df5

>>805058
Well it doesn't really matter now, it's underground. And besides we won anyway. Hey so how is your covert ops going? We've met with a couple people and have them on radio. Shit we should probably do that now and see how they are doing and introduce the gang to them.
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No. 805064 ID: 143250

>>805063
I think we should keep them a secret, I want to know if we can at least fully trust her first. But yeah, how is her cover Ops going.
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No. 805102 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149610933690.jpg - (972.68KB , 1632x1928 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 79.jpg )
805102

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSbHvOxrEy8
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No. 805121 ID: 143250

Ah, my allies.

I'll start with the Ambassador to start with. To be honest, I don't know if we can fully trust him... We decided to hire him as a bodyguard because all the other bodyguards seemed much more insane at the time, or were already taken by somebody else. Also, Lorence had hired him to kill us, and having someone as dangerous as him after us would not be a good idea. We were also in immediate danger when we were choosing our bodyguard, so it was a spur of the moment action that we hired him. He told us he wanted to help us so that he can take down Root and become this earth's ruler or something, and I think he is trying to make me his weapon to do it, training me, making me stronger, and trying to change my outlook on the world. I think this is partly what that tournament was about. Hopefully I can have some conversations with him in the future and see if I can get him to change his mindset about becoming this world's ruler as time goes on, or at least make sure he won't be some kind of tyrant if he manages to somehow do it if I can't convince him. Worst comes to worse, I might have to fight him after we defeat Root. But as it stands now, we don't see eye to eye, but we have a common enemy, and you know that ancient proverb: The enemy of my enemy is my ally.

Absolution Junior who is helping me use magic is son of Gaia and the late Absolution, and I am thankful for his magic, and I'm trying to protect him so that he can take Absolution's place one day after his father was killed by the cult. Unfortunately, he lately hasn't been feeling like himself, and he hasn't been responding to me recently when I try to contact him. there are some conflicts that I need to work out with him, and I'm hoping Logan can help us out with if he survives his fight with Root.

Dreamwalker: he's been following us around after the cult murdered his brother, giving our enemies weird nightmares when they sleep. He can get a little too over his head, but he is a powerful ally and a valued member to our resistance. Next time I see him, I'll try to tell him not to harm your dreams.

There is Casper, he's usually friendly. I wish you could have met him at a different time when he wasn't murdering Flint like that, and threatening you all, but really I have him to thank for keeping my morals in check back after I did that horrible thing to Clara. Not fake Clara, the real Clara. He also has some ghost friends that are also willing to fight for our cause. They've recently received powers from Logan that will be helpful to us.

Wild Cat: He's a curator keeping my spirits high, and has helped me so many times in escaping bad situations, giving me advice, and helping me regain my composure when I'm upset. His job is to protect his clients, and he has so far been a very good job doing it.

Boxhead: He's one of my newest friends. He knows the city inside and out, and has knowledge on a lot of the cities best hiding spots. He's also been protecting me from harm, and has been healing my wounds.

Logan: I'm not sure he is officially part of our group just yet as he seems to do his own thing, but he is after the same enemy, so I see no reason why I shouldn't see him as an enemy.

I have some other allies I'm protecting from harm, but I would like to keep them private at the moment. At least until I see Rosaline again, and try to have a conversation with her to convince her join my side against the cult. If you see her, can you please do me a favor and let her know that we are looking for her and we wish to discuss something? She will be actively looking for us to fight us again, and I feel if you give her my message, you will be able to calm her down enough to consider my request.

I have my alternate selves from different timelines trying to guide me in the right directions, and keeping me from getting corrupted by people like the Ambassador.
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No. 805153 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149614085706.jpg - (3.27MB , 1902x5138 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 80.jpg )
805153

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDYNuD4CwlI
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No. 805176 ID: 143250

We can ask if she can continue being the mole in the cult and give us any intel, or tell us their next moves so we can be better prepared.

Ana, remind me, does your radio have different channels? if so, ask if she has a radio of her own and what channel we can reach her on. if she doesn't have one, ask if she has another way to communicate with us.
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No. 805184 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149617486260.jpg - (734.50KB , 1460x1605 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 81.jpg )
805184

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-kYL6sHmw4
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No. 805193 ID: 143250

Understood. Dreamwalker is at a position where he can spy on the cult for us, we'll contact him and see if he will do that for us.

I should tell you, according to reports from one of my alternate selves, one of the ways Root was able to pull this off was because he had a powerful general he was friends with keep his troops off of their backs. I don't know his name, but he is the father of two children: Anthony and Susan. Does that ring any bells? seeing as you are an FBI agent, I'm wondering if you know of any generals with children like that or not. But I should say be careful around that man. He might be a traitor. As of right now, his child Susan is under protection among the cult after being an stowaway in Root's limo after one of Roots meetings with their family. Also, Susan is planning on taking over Root's cult. Don't know how a child like her will be able to pull it off, but I don't underestimate people.

Perhaps the next thing you could do is do some investigations on that man, and see if their are any other traitors within?
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No. 805197 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149619263922.jpg - (1.25MB , 1708x2320 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 82.jpg )
805197

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTJ1EU6XDQw
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No. 805230 ID: 143250

Yeah, apparently, Root in some way was General Boldon's pupil, and they were working with each other for 3 years. He taught Root everything he knew and Root even claimed he as his mentor was the person that made him the person he is today.

Their relationship is kind of weird though... There was one time for example when this general sent Root to a factory to free a bunch of slaves. He had to kidnap Root's sister Delilah to persuade him to free them. Fun fact: I think that the girl you tied up earlier, 1993, was one of those slaves. I find it disgusting how Root is taking advantage of people's unfortunate lives to brainwash them to their side.

But I have an idea: Root and general Boldon had an argument recently. Root wanted to take his children as insurance that he will oppose you all, but Boldon outright refused to give up his children. He seems to love his children above all else. Interestingly enough, as I said, one of his children, Susan, sneaked into the cult's hideout. As far as I know, the cult decided to keep her and some other child she was with safe rather than just return them to their parents. I wonder how Boldon feels about Susan being kidnapped by the cult. You might be able to use his love for his children to your advantage to have him admit his wrongdoings.
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No. 805239 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149623913363.jpg - (1.23MB , 1652x1972 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 83.jpg )
805239

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrV64n0LPw0
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No. 805275 ID: 5b68fc

She's.... gods DAMNIT!

She was just a kid... just a misguided teenager...

Laura clearly has trust issues but now we need to start questioning whether we can trust her not to kill any potential allies. There are too many innocents that can be harmedby her trust issues. She has clearly never heard of the term "treat others how you want to be treated."

Alright so how do we move on from here?
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No. 805290 ID: 143250

I wonder, if you kill Susan, would that make Boldon have a case against you for killing his daughter, and have more of a reason to side with the cult? He is a man in a lot of power after all. I'm wondering if it is possible to reason with him after he is told his daughter is being held hostage, a breach in his deal with Root.

Plus, there is the issue with Stitch. If I remember correctly, Susan and Stitch has formed some kind of bond. If you kill Susan, Stitch might stop at nothing to hunt you down for revenge. He cannot be killed, as he is an immortal with all of his weak points heavily protected. We should know, we confronted and escaped from him. He is not someone you would want to see.

Perhaps you should give your boss, Hector a call and ask how you proceed from here?
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No. 805300 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149626595479.jpg - (816.32KB , 1616x1893 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 84.jpg )
805300

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhtSpESqSjY
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No. 805311 ID: 143250

Psst... WC, I have a bad feeling about Desolation right now. Can you make sure he doesn't take control of Ana again like you did last time before she hurts someone? we do NOT want this person dead, or injured, or against us. Otherwise we'll be in a huge mess.

Ana, She did not understand what she was doing, and is only acting out in fear, just like you are now. If you have to take your aggression out on someone, take it all out on Root for causing her enough fear to do this to 93.

That said, remember that She is after the same goal as us: defeat Root. We just don't agree with each other's methods of accomplishing this goal. Because of that, we do not need to have her as our ally, but we definitely do not want to be her enemy. Just leave her alone, we just gained her trust in us. We don't want to lose that again.
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No. 805337 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149627740975.jpg - (1.01MB , 1748x2096 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 85.jpg )
805337

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxzMCZwA6CE
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No. 805360 ID: 143250

Alright, now I know this is desolation talking, and not Ana. Wild cat, can you bring Ana back to us? I believe you can interfere with his control over her like you did last time?
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No. 805396 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149631228788.jpg - (454.02KB , 1604x784 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 86.jpg )
805396

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZq_zNvYTX8
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No. 805454 ID: 143250

Oh, I see. I think I know what is going on now.

you are not as frustrated at Laura here, but rather, it is more that you feel guilty and frustrated at yourself for feeling you couldn't save 93, and your getting those frustrations out on Laura to rationalize those guilts you have. I wish I could hug you right now, but I have no physical form here.

Listen, Ana. You are not at fault for what is happening to 93. We've never gotten the opportunity to search for her after she jumped off the building, as one thing kept leading to another, putting us in danger without breathing room to do anything else.

For consideration, there was one thing in Laura's story that confuses me with what 93 told us that contradicts Laura's story: she claimed to us before she knew the truth about the fog that she is part of a group of pacifists, and yet according to Laura's story, she attacked Laura with a garbage can the next time they met, causing Laura to do what she did. Laura may have seen herself at a kill or be killed situation. I do not understand why then 93 would attack, especially when she claimed that she knew Laura would not hurt her. She knew that Laura had an upper hand with a bomb too, and I do not think a pacifist would be the one to instigate a conflict that could result in one of them dying all things considered. We weren't there, we cannot point fingers at who was at fault at that moment. Laura could be right about 93, or she might not be.

Ana, Laura is right, you are one of the few chances the world has to stop Root. You are in no condition right now to go out looking for 93 after those straining battles we had. we do not even have a lot of time to save her unless you know how to teleport, and even if we did, you would be putting yourselves in danger of an exploding bomb if you go near her, and you already have a lot of people hunting us down.

But I will say it is not impossible to save her, we just cannot do it now or later, but rather we can save her back then. Remember, we guides have a semi-uncontrollable ability to travel through time and act as the inner thoughts of other people. If there is a chance we can save her in the past as her guides, or someone else guides, we promise we will look into the situations, and based on the situation find a way to save her.

Have hope. Give Laura the benefit of the doubt.
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No. 805467 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149635482242.jpg - (1.01MB , 1748x2016 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 87.jpg )
805467

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Js-XbNj6Tk
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No. 805471 ID: 143250

Go to the hiding spot at the hotel, and wait for Logan as we agreed to meet with him there, and for the explosions in the forest to detonate, and then press on. While we hide and wait there, we can take the moment to talk and think about what has happened up to this point, and what to expect for the future. Have Boxhead lead the way.
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No. 805523 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149636919581.jpg - (599.83KB , 1404x1571 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 88.jpg )
805523

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fun9FFqOGUY
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No. 805545 ID: 143250

If you ask me, Ana, I don't want her as an enemy as she has been pretty helpful and is giving us an opening to attack. She is part of the FBI after all... but I wouldn't want to hire her into our team as an ally either as her way of doing things are a bit too extreme for my taste. But if she is fighting against Root, we might as well take any help she can...give...uhhh...errrm...ehhhh....*ahem*

ok, Ana, no cause for alarm, don't look back, but remember when WC showed you a vision of Rosalia, and she was watching a television show of a child watching Root's version of the Little Match Girl? I think I see that child actor from that television show spying on us above a building, following us. I think if we double time it, we might be able to lose him and avoid any conflict we can't afford to have. But be prepared to defend any strikes from the back.

Wild Cat, got any defensive or illusion spells to keep him off our trail?
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No. 805579 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149640943563.jpg - (1.09MB , 1748x2104 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 89.jpg )
805579

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8YsemYwih8
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No. 805582 ID: 143250

No cause for alarm, Ana. Deep breaths. Ana, this is Rabbot, Rabbot, Ana. Well, Rabbot is a nickname we gave him. We've actually been visiting him having some conversations, watching commercials telling stories, prank calling a weird being that stole Dreamwalker's favorite knife, discussing potential deals, and fortune telling currently. And no, I do not think he is the stalker I was referring to.

Actually, speaking of stalkers, Rabbot, can we take this discussion somewhere private? we are being followed at the moment, and I'm not sure if they are a friend, foe, or neutral. We were on our way to the hotel, and if they see us going there, our hideout is compromised. I just don't want anyone eavesdropping on Ana's, and your conversations.
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No. 805588 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149642625873.jpg - (761.97KB , 1748x1534 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 90.jpg )
805588

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fx1cqRiIZo
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No. 805615 ID: 143250

See Ana, I told you not to lose hope.
93 saved our life, it is only fair we return the favor. That is what karma is about, right?

alright, so how do we go about doing it, and what are the risks, and price?
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No. 805638 ID: 1e3a4f
File 149645000688.jpg - (1.07MB , 1676x2032 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 91.jpg )
805638

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxT20Agz-eA
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No. 805774 ID: f64d1f
File 149653991990.jpg - (512.81KB , 1748x1256 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 92.jpg )
805774

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWVJkX9maq8
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No. 805843 ID: 143250

inner thoughts mode

Ana, we came up with some theories that I'd thought you'd like to hear before we make our final answer so we can get your opinion on them.

answer 1: They work together sounds like a possible answer, I was thinking that it fits a theme of working together with 93 after we save her, not in a human centipede like Rabbot was thinking, but on a tandem bike.

Answer 2: We also think it might be like that riddle from Alice in wonderland: "When is a Raven like a Writing Desk?" "Neither is approached without Cause(Caws)". I was also thinking for the no hands person, they get a "handlebar" and for the guy with no legs, they get "wheels" or "pedals" since the riddle didn't specify if hands or legs were missing from the person or the bike. For example "how does a person with no hands ride a bike" could actually mean "how does a person with no handlebars ride a bike (handlebars = hands of a bike)", and "how does a person with no legs ride a bike" could actually mean "how does a person with no wheels/pedals ride a bike (wheels/pedals = legs of the bike)"

answer 3: Using prosthetic legs, or prosthetic hands for both answers also came to mind, but it seems way too simple and obvious of an answer for a riddle.

answer 4: It is pretty much almost impossible to ride a bike without hands because you need them to balance. the bike will need some kind of support. Something like an exercise bike since the wheels aren't on the ground and instead supported by a base. If exercise bike doesn't count, then perhaps training wheels to help balance the bike without arms. You just won't be able to turn unless you use your chin or teeth.

as far as no legs go, you need legs to pedal. In order to ride a bike with no legs then, you'll have to ride down a hill. Granted, you'll crash, but hey, you'll be riding the bike! just make sure you at least wear a helmet.
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No. 805882 ID: f64d1f
File 149661912129.jpg - (1.00MB , 1748x2280 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 93.jpg )
805882

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOSUpHpYkiM&feature=youtu.be
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No. 806038 ID: 143250

Ana, if you truly wish to save 93, and you feel confident enough, give him the answer: the armless person and the legless person rides a double seated bike together (or rather a tandem bike).

If it is the wrong answer, I will do everything I can to protect you. It's up to you if you want to take the plunge.
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No. 806047 ID: 3583d1

They work together. And if he continues to pick on us he's out of this universe?
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No. 806063 ID: f64d1f
File 149668833024.jpg - (776.50KB , 1748x1608 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 94.jpg )
806063

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dFDF3SXFLc
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No. 806071 ID: 143250

I know you've heard my answer, Rabbot. Rabbit ears are able to pick up noises human ears can't after all. At this point, I think you are just scaring us, instigating Ana. Trying to reawaken her rage.

As a friend, I think I should warn you: the person who sent you here told us to tell you that if you don't stop picking on her, he will be forced to remove you out of this dimension, and you can go die somewhere else.

His words, not mine. I didn't want to give you that message, I really didn't. But seeing as you are not taking our answer, and not telling us if it is right or wrong, and using the opportunity to threaten Ana further you dragged it out of me. Don't shoot the messenger.

Now tell me, was it the right answer, or was it the wrong answer.
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No. 806101 ID: f64d1f
File 149669924295.jpg - (1.58MB , 1748x2911 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 95.jpg )
806101

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1mZ3tdnaS0
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No. 806115 ID: 143250

I vote we go to her, as I originally thought we would. As long as WC disguises Ana's appearance in case there are others nearby 93 looking for us. We'll have to let her know immediately it is us when we see her. Plus I don't want that spy to attack us while we're busy trying to help her. Boxhead can hold his own. I believe in him. He held on for this long.
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No. 806133 ID: 3583d1

>>806115
Nah mate. I agree with going ourselves to help her but here is where i am calling this guy on his bullshit. EXACTLY WHY can't we go with Boxy? Leave one and save the other? Is this mass effect? Nah fuck that noise.
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No. 806134 ID: 3583d1

>>806133
And if he gives us some bullshit answer that more or less sums up with "because I said so," well here is my answer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBWpzvJGTz4
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No. 806142 ID: 143250

Boxhead himself said he didn't want to get involved. I think it will draw too much attention to us if he goes with us.
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No. 806152 ID: f64d1f
File 149671007824.jpg - (595.12KB , 1680x1832 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 96.jpg )
806152

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M25_pC939m8
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No. 806156 ID: 143250

We'll bring her over here then. It is better to have cover while we defuse the bomb. If it comes to that Boxhead will deal with whoever approaches, hopefully long enough to give Ana time to difuse it. Let's just say that It will be training for him. WC, just like you did with Ana's plastic ring with Godfrey, can you do that again in case we need to guide Boxhead during a negotiation, or fight with whoever is up there
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No. 806167 ID: 143250

Oh, and I know we don't have the plastic ring, I wast thinking another piece of clothing or something we can use.
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No. 806171 ID: f64d1f
File 149671289282.jpg - (595.16KB , 1270x1416 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 97.jpg )
806171

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD71JeX4Vk0
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No. 806242 ID: 3583d1

No we see that too...It a tarot card, The Fool Reversed. Not a good sign. How much experience have you had boxy? and if we feel its not enough we should send him on to the hotel while we go an get 93, but any experince might be useful...
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No. 806256 ID: 143250

It's hurting my head a little, but I see it too. It looks like cards I saw when getting a fortune read by a fortune teller I met. I'm asking her about it now.
Boxhead should be good at a fight, he was in the army as he claims. iIf he had a little bit of experience in defusing bombs, he can help with that I guess, but I have doubts. But whatever we choose to do with Boxhead, we should guide him also. same method we did with Godfrey. except we will try to both help defuse the bomb, and defend it. I prefer if Boxhead defends us rather than work on the bomb. He did say he was in the army, so he should know some fighting skills at least.
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No. 806322 ID: f64d1f
File 149677632519.jpg - (1.18MB , 1748x2348 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 98.jpg )
806322

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvUU8joBb1Q
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No. 806323 ID: 3583d1

Boxy you aren't useless, given our current situation i'd say your my best friend right now. Hell you even helped pull me out of that weird stupor I was in where I could have hurt myself. Don't ever call yourself useless.

What does that picture say? can we get a closer look at all? i can't exactly make it out
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No. 806340 ID: f64d1f
File 149678012152.jpg - (102.25KB , 524x390 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 99.jpg )
806340

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No. 806347 ID: 143250

I think it is a picture of a mouth on the left making noise, and an explosion on the right. I think it means we should stop talking, and get to helping her now. GET HER OVER HERE!
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No. 806359 ID: 29c3e2

Oh shit! Let's boogie!
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No. 806379 ID: 143250

Ok, Ana, while you signal her in here, quickly have WC use his communication magic on Boxhead's box so that we may talk to him as well as Ana. He'll need us to be our guide against any confrontation.

It's time to start https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32UZlILeMi4
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No. 806383 ID: f64d1f
File 149679044408.jpg - (618.41KB , 1668x1240 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 100.jpg )
806383

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No. 806385 ID: 3583d1

fuck, I think we need to go to her...
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No. 806397 ID: 143250

Seeing as she isn't saying anything, and she's pointing to her throat, I think I get it. The bomb is voice activated. If she talks, she explodes, or worse, if Ana talks to her, she explodes. OR EVEN WORSE If ANYONE talks near her she explodes.

Ok, change of plans: if nobody can talk near her, and if we have someone that we know is already nearby that might make a sound, we have no choice but to go to her since there is no one that we know of near her area that will make a sound. I have a feeling it is voice activated so that she doesn't tell anyone how to dismantle it. luckily, we have the knife we can give her to communicate with safely through their inner thoughts. Even better, inner thoughts if I remember slows down time immensely, so we'll have time to listen to her directions if she knows how to dismantle the bomb. We'll give the knife to her instead of boxhead. Tell Boxhead to hide, and prepare for any sneak attacks, and not get kidnapped. Then jump through the portal. Don't say anything, give 93 the knife.
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No. 806471 ID: f64d1f
File 149680259981.jpg - (961.44KB , 1748x1984 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 101.jpg )
806471

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAYhNHhxN0A
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No. 806507 ID: 143250

To 93: Hi, nice catch with that knife. glad to meet you, we are a bunch of Ana's guides. You can call me specifically Fortune Teller Ana, or just Fortune Ana.

Long story short, Ana wanted to find out what you were trying to say, and decided to get signal with your thoughts through this knife. I know weird. But no time to explain. we need to know right now: is it only Ana's voice that activates the bomb, or is it anyone's voice? if it is only Ana's, immediately come through the portal and we can help remove the bomb. We'll keep Ana quiet. If it is anyone's voice, signal Ana over there and we'll send Ana over to quietly help you. Lastly, I want to know: do you know about bomb disassembly?

Ana: it is as I thought. The bomb is voice activated. You'll need to stay quiet. We'll tell her what you are thinking, and we'll tell you what she is thinking, unless you can already hear her inner thoughts with that knife. While you wait for 93 to either enter the portal, or signal you over, get another object ready for WC to use his communication magic on again for Boxhead. We should guide and keep an eye on him so We can keep him alive, and not get captured so that he can guide us to the hiding spot. Oh, and don't stab poor Boxhead.
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No. 806550 ID: 299587

>>806507
Is that just a code name for yourself or have you begun to remember who you were before? I have only fragments but I do one thing about myself, and you can call me by that name, Ana the Scarred, or maybe just Scarred Ana.

Alright 93 we're going to show you a trick that we do with Ana, it's just holding your mind still. Time will seem to slow down so much but you will still be thinking at a normal rate. We've come to help you and that knife is our connection to you. You can pull it out if you want but don't lose contact with it. Once you hold your mind, tell us what you know about the bomb so we can help you. After that we'll relay your message back to Ana and we'll help you defuse it.
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No. 806557 ID: 143250

>>806550
(I still can't remember my past. Not a one. It is more of a code name I gave myself due to recent circumstances. I had our fortune read by falafaf, and accidentally gained the ability to see the tarot cards of people we talk to as a side effect. that is why you and Ana saw that card behind Boxhead. I'm hoping I won't have to use this ability too much. It hurts my head. Unfortunately, right now I can't control it. I will ask Falafaf for help when she isn't busy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpLrjifXT1w)
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No. 806560 ID: 3583d1

Makes sense. Hey I think I just thought of some people who
Might be able to help us with this bomb. Robert, Ramona, Russell? Your dad dealt with some pretty heavy artilery and guns. Do you ever see him with people that knew stuff about bombs?
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No. 806569 ID: f64d1f
File 149683485002.jpg - (1.21MB , 1748x2264 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 102.jpg )
806569

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkiiO9VWShY
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No. 806587 ID: 143250

There is one more person we can try... Someone who you have never met, and most likely never will meet. He is part of a police riot squad in his dimension, and it is possible he knows about diffusing bombs. Right now, he is our last hope. Let me get in contact with him real quick.
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No. 806593 ID: 3583d1

>>806587
damnit the fourth wall broke again! I thought we just fixed that thing!
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No. 806598 ID: 143250

Ana, JUMP IN THE PORTAL NOW! we need a visual on how that bomb looks immediatly. He knows how to diffuse the bomb. GO GO GO! Leave Boxhead any knives you have to protect himself with before leaving.
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No. 806610 ID: f64d1f
File 149685784355.jpg - (500.17KB , 1748x779 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 103.jpg )
806610

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LivbBpu_eXc
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No. 806617 ID: 143250

Ow the two of swords card just appeared.I've seen it before when I looking into the fortunes of your friends, but this card we don't know who's it represented.

two quote Dreamwalker's interpretation: Whoever this is, is struck with indecision. Perhaps in an effort to avoid pain they don't want to pick a choice at all, but they know they will have to. Perhaps the best option is to literally go with your gut and take the bull by the horns, but you may lack the right information to make that choice. They need to weigh the pros and cons of each choice to decide which one is correct...

I'm wondering if this represents Cornhole, the man we are speaking with, or you Ana since you are stuck with indecision right now.

Anyway, alright, I thought after we would be done with the bomb, we would be able to return. Ok, it is risky, but bring 93 over here then, and run her somewhere quiet. Boxhead will guard the ally and make sure that person does not get to us.

And yes, that man can be trusted. In fact, I've researched him and his path, he is having a dangerous adventure of his own, but he was willing to stop and help us.
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No. 806618 ID: 143250

Actually, idea, when 93 comes through the portal, hand Boxhead the picture 93 was showing us. he will hold it up to show that whoever comes towards us making noise will explode along with us.
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No. 806633 ID: 299587

>>806617
>>806618
Good plan, and yes Ana he is trust worthy, he's a Riot Officer named Cornelius Zappata. He's a good man from what we've seen. Maybe a little slow on the uptake but otherwise always willing to lend a hand to people in need. He's kind of like a modern day knight actually.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2HTJMTCjPo
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No. 806684 ID: f64d1f
File 149687409713.jpg - (641.11KB , 1444x1541 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 104.jpg )
806684

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tDKQTgz76s
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No. 806688 ID: 299587

He's ready on his end, are you ready on yours?
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No. 806722 ID: f64d1f
File 149688671485.jpg - (886.63KB , 1748x1888 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 105.jpg )
806722

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJLM4qhbGUU
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No. 806759 ID: 3583d1

Okay Ana is what I've told Cornelius, does this sound correct to you?

"There are four major compents to this bomb which have been carefully arranged around the girl's heart. The first is the explosive directly above her heat, it is a large block of C4 plastic explosive, I can't exactly tell how many kilograms it is but it is a large block, slightly bigger than her heart in a rectangle shape.

Slightly below the C4 block and the left of her heart is a device with two screws that are meant to be removed with a flat head screwdriver on it's cover. These screws are placed in the top right corner and the bottom left corner of this device's cover. The cover itself looks to be some kind of rectangle with slightly rounded edges and lines going diagonally from the top right corner near the screw its adjoining screw on the bottom left. It should be noted that this device is a rectangle with its long side going top to bottom. If I had to wager a guess I'd say this is the explosive reactor, this is what would recieve the charge to explode the C4 after triggered, but I may be wrong, for the sake of not knowing I will refer to this as Device 1. Attached to this device is a single short wire that is connected to the C4 block on its left side. On the bottom of this device as I have mentioned are two wires, one on the bottom right, and the bottom left. The wire on the bottom right connects to a device that is directly below the heart of the girl on its left side, I will call this Device 2. The wire on the bottom left is attached to a device that is at the very bottom of this bomb, this will be Device 3.

Device 2 is below the girls heart is roughly the same shape as the Device 1 but it has a few key differences. The first of which is this rectangle device runs with is long edge going left to right. This device also has a circular centerpiece with either holes or the glimmer of a round glass object. This device also has a shape that is similar to a large plus sign on it's cover. This plus sign is not quite proportionate however. On the right side of the plus sign, that side is wide and tall but it does not touch the left side of the device. The right side of the plus sign is short and skinny but it does touch the right side of the device. Both the top and bottom of this plus sign are roughly the same size, both touching the top and bottom of the device. Coming out of the right side of this device is a long wire that goes up and around the right side of the heart and connects to the right side of the C4. On the left side of this device are two wires, one on the top left, and the bottom left. The top left is connected to device 1

Device 3 rests at the bottom of the whole set up, below and to the left of device 2. It should be noted that this is the only device that does not appear to have any wires connecting it to the C4. Device 3 is a rectangle but it is the longest device though not as thick as device 1 and 2. It has 2 screws on its right and left sides on its cover, both of which need to be removed with a flat head screwdriver. The one one the right however looks a little funny it might not be a screw at all but its the best I can guess at right now. At the very center of device 3 is a squarish rectangle and it seems to be thicker on its top and right hand side. The wires running out of Device 3 are as follows, one on its right side that goes up to the bottom and slightly right of device 2. On its top left is a wire that also runs up to device 2 but it is connected to device 2 on its left side, keep in mind that above this wire is the one that is connected to device 2 and device 1. The final wire connected to device 3 runs up to device 1 on its bottom left side.

There are 6 wires in total. The longest wire runs from device 2 to the C4, the two second largest wires are attached like this "{device 2}----{device 3}" and "{device 1}----{device 3}." The second smallest wire goes "{device2-----{device3}" This is the wire that goes from device 3's right side to device 2's bottom right side. And finally the two shortest wires go as follow "{C4}--{device 1}" and "{device 1}--{device 2}"

Finally it should be noted that this is only what we can see after intially opening the girl, there may be other wires or devices below the others that we are unable to see."
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No. 806782 ID: 143250

All corrections and added details are bolded. Seems good. you got your left and rights mixed up mainly, but don't worry, I fixed them.

There are two bombs in the girl we will be working on: one in her chest, and one in her head. We will begin with the one in her chest.

There are four major components to this bomb which have been carefully arranged around the girl's heart. The first is the explosive directly above her heart, it is a large block of C4 plastic explosive, I can't exactly tell how many kilograms it is but it is a large block, slightly bigger than her heart in a rectangle shape.

Slightly below the C4 block and the right (our right) of her heart is a device with two screws that are meant to be removed with a flat head screwdriver on it's cover. These screws are placed in the top left corner and the bottom right corner of this device's cover. The cover itself looks to be some kind of rectangle with slightly rounded edges and six lines within it going diagonally from the top left corner near the screw to its adjoining screw on the bottom left. It should be noted that this device is a rectangle with its long side going top to bottom. Next to the cover on its right is a dot. Probably some kind of small light. Remember the Gameboy? how it had that light that represented the battery life? kind of like that. If I had to wager a guess I'd say this is the explosive reactor, this is what would recieve the charge to explode the C4 after triggered, but I may be wrong. for the sake of not knowing I will refer to this as Device 1. Attached to this device is a short wire on the top side of this device that is connected to the C4 block on its right side. On the bottom of this device as I have mentioned are two wires, one on the bottom right, and the bottom left. The wire on the bottom left connects to a device that is directly below the heart of the girl on its left side, I will call this Device 2. The wire on the bottom [/b]right[/b] is attached to a device that is at the very bottom of this bomb, this will be Device 3.

Device 2 is below the girls heart is roughly the same shape as the Device 1 but it has a few key differences. The first of which is this rectangle device runs with is long edge going left to right. This device also has a circular centerpiece with either holes or the glimmer of a round glass object. This device also has a shape that is similar to a large plus sign on it's cover. This plus sign is not quite proportionate however. On the right side of the plus sign, that side is wide and tall but it does not touch the right side of the device. The left side of the plus sign is short and skinny but it does touch the left side of the device. Both the top and bottom of this plus sign are roughly the same size, both touching the top and bottom of the device. Coming out of the right side of this device is a long wire that goes up and around the left side of the heart and connects to the left side of the C4. On the right side of this device are two wires, one on the top right, and the bottom right. The top right is connected to device 1 and the bottom right is connected to device 3

Device 3 rests at the bottom of the whole set up, below and to the right of device 2. It should be noted that this is the only device that does not appear to have any wires connecting it to the C4. Device 3 is a rectangle but it is the longest device though not as thick as device 1 and 2. It has 2 screws on its right and left sides on its cover, both of which need to be removed with a flat head screwdriver. The one one the left however looks a little funny it might not be a screw at all but its the best I can guess at right now. At the very center of device 3 is a squarish rectangle and it seems to be thicker on its top and bottom left hand side. The wires running out of Device 3 are as follows, one on its left side that goes up to the bottom and slightly left of device 2. On its top right are two wires. The wire on the left runs up to device 2 like the previous wire, but it is connected to device 2 on its right side, keep in mind that above this wire is that one wire that is connected to device 2 and device 1. The right and final wire connected to device 3 runs up to device 1 on its bottom right side.

There are 6 wires in total. The longest wire runs from device 2 to the C4, the two second largest wires are attached like this "{device 2}----{device 3}" and "{device 1}----{device 3}." The second smallest wire goes "{device2-----{device3}" This is the wire that goes from device 3's left side to device 2's bottom left side. And finally the two shortest wires go as follow "{C4}--{device 1}" and "{device 1}--{device 2}"

Finally it should be noted that this is only what we can see after intially opening the girl, there may be other wires or devices below the others that we are unable to see.
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No. 806785 ID: f64d1f
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806785

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No. 806791 ID: 143250

Alright Ana, before you do anything, pick up a flathead screwdriver. If you don’t have one, use a knife, card, or coin, whichever you feel is most comfortable for you to use. Take deep breaths to calm yourself, and listen closely before you do anything:

He says that is is a sophisticated bomb.
The first part on the top is the C4. it is the explosive.

Shrapnel is most likely the second part, the one on the right of the heart. It is the place where the fuse is connected to the explosive.

The third part below the heart is the device that is made to pick up any sounds and activate the bomb. With it being connected to the explosive makes it currently very dangerous. Leave that alone for now.

The last part on the very bottom is the receiver. We are starting with that. This part is why I told you to take deep breaths to calm yourself while I explain this to you. You’ll need to unscrew the two screws with whatever you choose as a screwdriver to very gently and carefully unscrew it. The smallest bump might activate the bomb.

So before you start unscrewing those screws take a quick look around for any potential surprises. then carefully start unscrew the bomb.

To help keep you level headed, I will now transmit some soothing music. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmFIjuzphTY
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No. 806806 ID: f64d1f
File 149691533414.jpg - (409.02KB , 1556x1102 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 107.jpg )
806806

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-kYL6sHmw4
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No. 806819 ID: 143250
File 149693532059.jpg - (86.15KB , 472x259 , whatisthis.jpg )
806819

excellent work Ana, you are doing fine. I have an idea of what to tell our police friend, but before I do that, I have one question, at the bottom of the opening below the blue wire, is that a black wire, or is that just part of the bomb?

(added a picture for reference circling what I meant just in case)
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No. 806822 ID: f64d1f
File 149693742219.jpg - (611.30KB , 1428x1576 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 108.jpg )
806822

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEPV2I6dgRM
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No. 806833 ID: 143250

Excellent. You are doing excellent, Ana. I've told him what we see. Please stand by while we wait for a response.
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No. 806852 ID: 143250

Ok, Ana, dry those hands, and cut the red wire. The good news is that it will stop the timer. Just make sure that after the wire is cut you make sure they do not get reconnected, or else boom.
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No. 806856 ID: f64d1f
File 149695529490.jpg - (137.80KB , 1180x392 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 109.jpg )
806856

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No. 806857 ID: b0784e

>>806856
Center yourself Ana, hold your mind still. Take a deep quiet breath. Focus on my words, and let everything fall away. You have all the time you need. You can collect yourself, and think about what you need to do, because can do that, and you've shown to others and to yourself that you will be there for people who need you, and that will come around back to you. Life is going to be scary and trecherous but you don't need brains or brawn to whether through, all you need is thought and time, and for as long as you live and breathe, you'll have all the worlds worth of it. Then, everything will fall into place.

Are you ready? Get a knife or a pair of scissors and cut the red wire in two places, like this:

---X----X---

Then you can remove that middle piece to ensure that they do not touch again.
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No. 806927 ID: 143250

Another idea: Does your medical supplies have any kind of bandages that can stick? I think you do. We can tape both parts of the cut wires away from each other. Nothing to worry about.
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No. 806939 ID: f64d1f
File 149697441001.jpg - (1.11MB , 1748x2903 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 110.jpg )
806939

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RANMCeuUPn8
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No. 806946 ID: b0784e

That's a bit odd why would... hold on a second. Fortune Ana, go report back to Cornelius, I want a better look at their Seidr, those two are slightly intertwined...

Oh my gods, they were married! Laura is Boxy's ex-wife! He's the reason she has such trust issues and she is the reason why he is so depressed! They were both in the army, 43rd Artillery and Demoltions, he was just the cook of the company but they started talking and ended up falling in love. When they left the military together she used her connections and got into the FBI, Boxy sadly suffered from PTSD, something happened to him... I can't tell... and he just slowly wasted away their money and it just got worse for them... until they divorced... and here we are now...

Boy, what a reunion to have...
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No. 806964 ID: 143250

>>806939
Hrm, small world. Ok will do. But even though Laura is still here, I'm pretty sure she was not the stalker we saw earlier. But with Laura here, she might be able to help Boxhead deal with the stalker if they come closer, that is if they can deal with whatever they are arguing about.

But for now, Laura knows the gravity of the situation if she risks coming down here and stops you in risks of making noise, Ana. I think once we have finished defusing the timer activation of this bomb, we'll pause with this bomb and work on the bomb in 93's head. Besides, if the head bomb is time activated as well, we should start working on that immediately before starting the voice portion of this bomb. Right?

I'll see if we have stopped the time activation of this bomb, and tell him my plan to work on the next.
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No. 807003 ID: f64d1f
File 149699651262.jpg - (545.64KB , 1348x1344 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 111.jpg )
807003

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdmIhCkp3p4
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No. 807006 ID: 3583d1

>>807003
I'm on it, be right back!
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No. 807011 ID: f64d1f
File 149700436363.jpg - (1.59MB , 1748x2560 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 112.jpg )
807011

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3GFwJ4IwAQ
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No. 807020 ID: 143250

I am back from speaking with Cornhole, and got new instructions.

Looks like Laura is trying to convince Boxhead to join her and leave you. Right now, as I have seen with Laura's "The Tower" card, she is facing great upheaval in their life that has destroyed any semblance of harmony. But it also means that you have to understand that with destruction comes a chance for creation. Laura right now has hit rock bottom due to a great upheaval in her life and must now decide how she will proceed. This card can also mean that her ego has just taken an enormous blow, she once considered herself superior but her ego has now collapsed and she sees herself for what she is. I think more than anything she needs some serious self-reflection on what she wants and how she makes her choices she is in a spot in her life where. At least that is what Dreamwalker said

I think she'll need some help with moving forward in her life. So with this in mind, we are going to work out a deal with her through Boxhead. Also, it looks like Boxhead will need our guidance as well.

So, here is our plan, remove the knife from 93, the one we are using to communicate with 93. We only needed to temporarily communicate with her to understand her situation, so I think it has served its purpose on that end. Say anything you want to tell her before we lose communication with her.

Then what I want you to do is throw two things towards boxhead. Throw him the detonator to your leg bomb to show him that you trust him with your life. He wants to feel trusted and reliable. I think this is the best thing to do to have him feel that. Next I want you to throw him over the knife so that we may communicate with him while we help you with the bomb.

The deal I am planning: Boxhead will go and join Laura with her cause, and he will keep the detonator with him on these conditions:
1. they will not harm 93, or you Ana, and she allows him defend you while she either doesn't interfere, or helps protect you if she wants. We discovered a stalker in the area that they may have to deal with. and
2. after you are done with defusing the bomb, he leads you over to the hiding spot.
Only then, after those conditions are met he will join her.

And if she does not agree to the deal and tries to stop you, we'll have to ask Boxhead to threaten her with the gun. But that is only as a last resort. I really don't want to do that.

I will now check into 93 head while you work on the next step of the bomb.

here is your next step: carefully open the second device, the one to the right of the "heart" and show us what is inside. As a reminder, do not bump the bomb too much. Carefully unscrew that device like you did with the last one.

Scarred Ana, you guide Boxhead. I will continue with the bomb with Ana. I trust you can work something out between Boxhead and Laura.
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No. 807033 ID: f64d1f
File 149702475313.jpg - (752.88KB , 1748x1869 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 113.jpg )
807033

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5vM9Njq0q0
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No. 807036 ID: 3583d1

>>807020
I'll see what I can do, but I can't do much with a connection to Boxy. Hey Ana would you give Boxy that Ring? And to make sure they know you aren't trying to threaten them, keep looking at Laura and lower the knife, and roll the ring across the ground to Boxy. Point to it and point to him. But understand if she goes rogue and throws that bottle, you HAVE to catch it.
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No. 807037 ID: 3583d1

>>807020
WAIT WAIT WAIT! That's not device 2!!! The one next to her heart is the shrapnel box, Device 1 remember!? Device 2 is the one below her heart!
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No. 807040 ID: 143250

>>807036
(Thanks for the catch. Sorry about that.

I think Godfrey still has the ring though, sadly)
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No. 807042 ID: 143250

...I just realized something disturbing. She is up there, at the fire escape ladders... probably near where we saw that stalker...

oh no, I think she might be in danger...
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No. 807044 ID: 3583d1

>>807042
SHIT! Alright if we don't have the ring, Ana just throw the knife across the ground to boxy and mime for him to pick it up! We need to warn them!
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No. 807111 ID: f64d1f
File 149706328246.jpg - (1.27MB , 1748x2820 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 114.jpg )
807111

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqQgU19ieEs
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No. 807112 ID: b0784e

Oh, for the love of-

Alright give him the knife bomb and detonator. Carefully and roll that to him too, and make sure they know we aren't a gods damned threat. We need to keep working on 93
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No. 807120 ID: 143250
File 149706487121.jpg - (490.77KB , 2116x767 , boom2.jpg )
807120

I'm gonna give us a visual aid for reference for us Ana's.

>>807112

Yeah, do that. As soon as Boxhead finally picks up the communication knife, get back to work. We are confirming something with Cornhole in the meantime.
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No. 807156 ID: f64d1f
File 149710261901.jpg - (801.63KB , 1748x1677 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 115.jpg )
807156

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGE381tbQa8
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No. 807161 ID: f64d1f
File 149710401623.jpg - (0.97MB , 1156x3247 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 116.jpg )
807161

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OESp5Sts4s
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No. 807164 ID: 143250

If you're going to lay there, can you remove your backpack first...Rosaline's children is in your backpack

Falafaf did say we would face a lot of betrayal in the path we have chosen to stop Root.

But yeah, I feel depressed too. When you said a couple of times that you would follow our instructions because we've never been wrong before, I felt... guilty. Because we have been wrong before for your safety. We were supposed to be your guides, but we just keep getting you into trouble. Telling you to get Ambassador as our bodyguard only got you into a deathmatch, taking the alleyway instead of the sewers like you wanted got us caught, trying to protect Gretle had you captured. bringing 93 here so Boxhead could guide us to the hotel made Laura discover our actions and took Boxhead away, losing our guide to the hotel. Those are just to name a few. I'm starting to ask where did we go right.

I won't blame you if you'd stop listening to us at some point, Ana. But whatever you do, just know that I believe in you. I still believe we can pull through. If we're going to feel shitty about things, at least we can feel shitty together. You are not alone. You still have us.
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No. 807170 ID: f64d1f
File 149711384407.jpg - (1.22MB , 1748x2480 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 117.jpg )
807170

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqDxa0KNlsM
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No. 807173 ID: b0784e

>>807161
>>807164
QUIT PEWLING LIKE A CHILD, BOTH OF YOU!

Focus on the task at hand for because while you have been wallowing in your own sorrows you have forgotten that the woman who saved your life still has an active BOMB inside her! Gods, did you just forget about it? You have forgotten the face of your father and behaved without honor!

You want to prove to Laura and Boxy that you are a better person than they think you are, GET IT DONE! That will be defeat of Laura, proving that people are redeemable will be defeat in her eyes, then we need to go after them. Because what Laura doesn't realize is that she is on path of self destruction and she is going to take as many people down with her as she can, and will include Boxy who is a misguided fool! Now get up, for your father's sake, and get to work!
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No. 807177 ID: 143250

We still have people who believes in us. As long as at least one person does, we can fight on.

Oh, I got a message back from Cornhole. You know, he himself is in a dire situation like you are now. He has been kidnapped from some edgelord weirdo and is being forced to go on a dangerous journey of his own. He could have looked out for himself and decide not to get involved with us, as he would risk showing that he had communication with someone over the radio, but he chose to give away that he had people speaking with him over the radio just to save 93, and your life, even though he has never met you. He really is a modern day knight. Take inspiration from him, Ana. He took a selfless action even though it was a danger to himself.

That said, open device #1, the Shrapnel fuse, the one to the right of 93's heart. Do it carefully without bumping the bomb too much.
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No. 807196 ID: 111586
File 149712913689.jpg - (793.67KB , 1089x2336 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 118.jpg )
807196

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grfuW9nB9po
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No. 807209 ID: 143250

I sent Cornhole the message. While we wait for a response, I'll look into 93's head and inspect and see if Laura truly did place another bomb in her head. Like you said, she might be bluffing.
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No. 807348 ID: 143250

Okay Ana, the next step: see that fuse right next to those rows of circles, above that small verticle rectangle with the two circles on it, and going up to the wire towards the C4? it has been weakened after we cut the red wire allowing us to cut a small hole into it. Now before you start cutting, there is a specific place we have to cut as inside as there is a component that will set off the bomb if it is cut by your knife.

So here is what we are going to do, Ana: We are going to play a game of hot and cold. I am going to set myself in a viewpoint where I can see both inside the fuse to see where the components you are not allowed to touch are, and your knife. Place the knife above where you are planning going to cut, and I'll let you know if you are cold, or hot. When I say cold, move the knife in a different position. When I say hot, that is where you will cut the hole.

After you cut a hole, place something small and metallic in it, like another coin or something.
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No. 807402 ID: 111586
File 149724596698.jpg - (449.11KB , 1263x1346 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 119.jpg )
807402

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYrTQsi1NtE
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No. 807405 ID: 464660

I'm watching too, you are cold.
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No. 807406 ID: 111586
File 149724991166.jpg - (167.96KB , 956x520 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 120.jpg )
807406

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P8ZXtBPmYk
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No. 807411 ID: 464660

Wait a second Ana, you are still cold but getting warmer. But I have a bad feeling that the heat off of that knife might activate that trigger. Using a knife cold might be okay, but if you use a heated knife and use it wrong you might just fuck yourself over, hold on for a moment. I've asked Cornelius about heat interaction with this device.
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No. 807416 ID: 143250

Heated knife is all clear for use. Now, you're getting warmer, just a little more.
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No. 807419 ID: 143250

While Scarred Ana is looking at the fuse and your knife, I'm going to do a quick survey of the area near you...
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No. 807424 ID: 111586
File 149725926027.jpg - (200.45KB , 874x922 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 121.jpg )
807424

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7guNNC2QEKo
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No. 807456 ID: 143250

Back from surveying. Vicinity around you and 93 seems clear. No stalker. I'm starting to wonder if that stalker decided to follow Boxhead and Laura in response to them leaving us, we are helping one of the cult members after all. But I'll check periodically, you can never be too careful

>alright, did you find anything in the head of 93?

Not yet. I'm suspecting Laura hasn't placed a bomb there because I can't imagine there being enough room between the skin, skull, and brain to fit a bomb without causing some kind of brain damage, and from what I've seen, 93's mentality seems okay for the most part. But you can never be too careful. I'll do a thorough check this time. But Laura could be lying just to waste our time when looking for a bomb in her head to distract us in case she had to activate the bomb in her chest.

>Also, am I at the place where I have to cut

You're getting really really warm now,. You are pretty much near the edge of the component. Just about two verticle knife-sized movements, and you should be in the clear.
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No. 807468 ID: 111586
File 149728056919.jpg - (1.02MB , 1748x2396 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 122.jpg )
807468

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT_O_Q3b4s8
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No. 807471 ID: 143250

Excellent, that is the spot. You are doing great. Cut the hole there. While you do that, I'll be right back. going to check on Rosaline's kids real quick. Scarred Ana will be with you.

*as soon as I get to Rosaline's kids*: hey you three, small issue, that stalker is blowing bubbles near Ana, and right now she absolutely cannot be distracted or alarmed. I need you to use your long arms without Ana noticing to silently pop those bubbles before Ana see's them, please. Thank you.
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No. 807472 ID: 3583d1

Ana... shut up and focus before you jynx yourself further.

And by the way the stalker knows what your doing. And ugh... look if that creepo is smart he won't do anything beyond try and make this harder for you because if the bomb goes off, so does he. Alright your in the space between the striker and the precussion cap. Id move it over just a tiny fraction more just be certain and you should be good to go.
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No. 807483 ID: 111586
File 149729210536.jpg - (1.22MB , 1748x2616 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 123.jpg )
807483

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2qigfCU8Ws
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No. 807484 ID: 3583d1

RAMONA! Are your eyes okay honey? That didn't hurt too bad did it?
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No. 807485 ID: 3583d1

Robert, please be careful sport, I don't trust whatever this is. Where is your Russell? Can he help you?
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No. 807489 ID: 143250

You okay Ramona? I'm sure you'll be fine. It is just those suction darts, not the sharp ones. But still are you okay?

Well, hearing those messages were meant for Ana, the stalker seems to have meant well for her, but at a time like this, getting whispers from a voice from a stranger at a time like this would of only alarmed Ana and distract her.

I guess I'll deliver her the message AFTER she is done with the first fuse, if only to keep her strong. I'm thankful you were able to not get Ana distracted, and I'm so sorry about that dart, Ramona. We'll get you fixed up and see if you are bruised at all. For now, hide, keep an eye out for anything suspicious, and if you see something, call out to us through your minds. Scarred Ana is right, even if the stalker meant well for Ana, I would still be careful. I'll speak with Ana

*goes to Ana*

Ana, you are red hot. Get to cutting, then place a small metallic item inside. Afterwards, I have something to say to you before we continue onward.
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No. 807615 ID: 111586
File 149734428295.jpg - (254.51KB , 1636x1048 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 124.jpg )
807615

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQwE-N2T_Ls
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No. 807616 ID: 3583d1

Fantastic Job! You did great! Let's keep focused for now though, we'll worry about it once we're all not in danger of being blown the fuck up.

Kids, where is your brother?
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No. 807642 ID: 143250

That said, we took care of the first fuse, we are down to one more. Please stand by for further instruction.
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No. 807644 ID: 143250

I think we should let you know what happened in case it happens again so you can be better prepared.

Ramona's children saved your life. While you were busy cutting a hole, the stalker showed up near you, and blew some bubbles next to you. In fear the you'll get distracted if those bubbles moved in front of you or something, we asked them to pop the bubbles. Each bubble after they popped gave them the following message in their head that was meant for you: "Hello" "it is easy to die out here" "Don't do anything foolish" I will be watching and following you" and "I was able to recognize your raincoat."

Only telling you this just in case he tries to send you another bubbly message, and so you can be better prepared. If any other bubbles show up, I'll alert you so you can be prepared to receive his message.

Do not worry, I do not think it is this person's intention to cause you harm, at least not intentionally. otherwise he would of done it by now, but we should still be careful. Take any future messages he sends you with a grain of salt.
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No. 807647 ID: 143250

>>807485
>>807616
(don't worry, all three siblings are there. Look again: >>807483 :) )
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No. 807676 ID: 143250

Right, so the next stop will be device #2, the part directly below the heart. As you can see, no screws. Opening this will be difficult...

hmm... Let me take a closer look at this part and check each side and see if there are any sort of lid or opening to open it.

While I check the sound activator, Ana, look around your area for any sort of bubbles to pop. Somebody wanted to send you a message, and might still want to talk to you. Take anything the person says with a grain of salt. I don't know if we can trust them, but like I said, I think they mean no harm as of right now...
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No. 807682 ID: 3583d1

>>807676
I'm also curious about the lines on device 2, is that something we might be able to pry open?
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No. 807694 ID: 111586
File 149738020020.jpg - (427.22KB , 1748x1461 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 125.jpg )
807694

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZWQXsQstPI
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No. 807695 ID: 3583d1

Carefully check on side C there, what its that indent there? is that something we could press to open the box?
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No. 807697 ID: 143250

Right, it looks like there is an indent on the back of the device right next to the heart. and in the middle. quietly feel around for it, and carefully open it.
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No. 807702 ID: 111586
File 149738234274.jpg - (193.63KB , 1084x785 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 126.jpg )
807702

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvCmGFpiFBc
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No. 807703 ID: 3583d1

Alright... What is on the cover... that looks like a rotating dial almost. Hold on a second.
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No. 807733 ID: 3583d1

Well shit, it looks like we might be on our own here. Okay Ana, I want you look at the cover of this device what is that circle on the cover? I thought it looked like part of the puzzle. And lets be careful here, there may be traps and... Hey wait a minute, can't we just lower ourselves again so we can see the machinations of how this whole thing works? That worked when we were trying to position the knife strike, maybe we can figure out how to unlock this box the same way?
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No. 807736 ID: 143250

>>807733
We can try that, maybe look at the bottom of the device as well.
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No. 807788 ID: 111586
File 149740381295.jpg - (427.37KB , 1324x1168 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 127.jpg )
807788

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsQBmMGdFck
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No. 807789 ID: 143250

>>807788
Hm, try pushing the button again, I want to see if it does something on the inside.
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No. 807790 ID: 464660

Not quite, let me get a view from other angles
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No. 807795 ID: 111586
File 149740543332.jpg - (222.89KB , 1353x575 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 128.jpg )
807795

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No. 807808 ID: 464660

>>807795
Doesn't look like anything is changing... Fortune Ana you see anything different?
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No. 807812 ID: 143250

>>807808
wha...? sorry. I got caught up with speaking with Falafaf. She is offering to teach me something that I am hoping will help us with this: future prediction. I don't know how this will effect me, but if it means defeating this device and saving Ana, and 93, its a risk I'll have to take.
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No. 807814 ID: 464660

>>807812
Great. Fantastic. But you didn't answer my question. And should you really be speaking with this... Falafel or who ever at the moment?
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No. 807823 ID: 143250

oh! uh... sorry. It doesn't look like anything changed. Perhaps maybe the button is some kind of lock where if you push and hold down the button, it unlocks the top of the device, and you can remove it like a lid?
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No. 807843 ID: 111586
File 149741957652.jpg - (362.58KB , 1554x973 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 129.jpg )
807843

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZvUXs9eyQw
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No. 807845 ID: 464660

There is an X shape on the port where the wire is connected on Side A. I'm wondering why that is. That button does nothing as far as we know, it looks like there are a couple screws, possibly part of some frame. And also a light circle on one side, possibly a light?
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No. 807877 ID: 143250
File 149745488164.jpg - (319.52KB , 1554x973 , hinges.jpg )
807877

You know, I'm wondering if those are hinges or indentations or something on the top right, bottom right, and top left corners of the device there, and we can open the right piece, and top left piece of the device. Start trying to open the top left piece towards the heart.
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No. 807879 ID: 111586
File 149745788724.jpg - (486.76KB , 1666x1228 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 130.jpg )
807879

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-W4iDW5o6Y
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No. 807907 ID: 143250

Thing to note: So, one thing that is interesting is that there are two circles inside the bomb that is directly below the middle button on the right, and the bottom left corner of the bomb. I am wondering if those are the buttons we shouldn't press as they are traps, and we should only push the top right, top left, and bottom right buttons, or vice versa, push the right middle button, and the bottom left button.

The "X" we are seeing could mean that the device is currently in a setting that can't be opened currently, and we should turn it into a circle, or checkmark after pushing the buttons. I'm personally thinking that pushing a button will light up a section of the device inside like the bottom left, and middle right, and we have to get them all lit up to set it to a circle to open the device. At least that is what my theory is. Anyone else have an idea?
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No. 808039 ID: 143250

>>807907
Another thing to note, top left button, top right button, and bottom right button are the only ones that has those square hinge/indentation next to them underneath, kind of like how the bottom left button, and the middle right button are the only buttons that has those white circles underneath.

I'm starting to suspect that the right middle button, and the bottom left button are traps while the top left, top right, and bottom right buttons are the ones you press down. the trapezoid button in the back must be the button holding it in place kind of like a doorknob, as nothing seemed to happen at the time when it was pressed, while the other 3 buttons are extra locks.
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No. 808041 ID: 3583d1

>>808039
Good idea, the question is however, do we need to press those buttons in a specific order in order to unlock it? And by pressing them in the wrong order, would we activate a trap? My guess honestly is no but I want to get a better look at what we think are hinges. I'm going to try a look at it from side D, maybe I can see if it is a hinge or not.
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No. 808081 ID: 111586
File 149756017315.jpg - (1.08MB , 1748x2277 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 131.jpg )
808081

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvODpHnV9o4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpqUiFF-Hqg
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No. 808091 ID: 143250

Wait, before we cut any wires, that note could be a trap made for Laura. She has trust issues, and this could be one of the reasons why. Something about this seems all too easy.

Since we figured out the puzzle, I think Cornhole can help us again. I will speak with him really quick.
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No. 808320 ID: 3583d1

The answer is just straight up red. I know it might seem the red and gre one is right but when a blender is going it just straight up grinds up all the skin and organs. And besides, this seems like something Laura might find funny.
http://joecartoon.com/watch/k1bbbc/Frog_in_a_Blender
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No. 808327 ID: 143250

>>808320
Something to consider: yes that is the correct answer to the riddle. But Mokap was the one that told us to answer the riddle, not Cornhole. Something interesting that Falafaf told me: "you're enemies might be your friends, but don't trust them with your life"

Cornhole says the receiver device looks nothing like it should and the best thing he suggests is to attempt and open the device further, starting with the circle in the middle.

I don't know, what do you think, Scarred Ana, should we follow Cornhole's advice, even though it is unrecognizable to him, or should we trust Mokap, an enemy of Cornhole's and therefore our enemy? I'm going with Cornhole's advice on this.
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No. 808329 ID: 3583d1

>>808327
No that's true, maybe we can look into this device and see where the wires actually go. That way we can examine the device further while also seeing if Mokap was actually helping us.
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No. 808348 ID: 111586
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808348

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0ZT3ESElYc
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No. 808364 ID: 143250

You probably won't have to remove it. What we'll do is and look inside the device one more time like we did when you were using the 1000 degree knife with the previous device, or when we were looking under the cover of this device. We'll see what is under this middle circle here, and look for any hints if answering the riddle is a lie, or if it is the truth. No need of unnecessary stress if we can avoid it. Keep things simple.
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No. 808380 ID: 111586
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808380

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMK_npDG12Q
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No. 808551 ID: 143250

It is as I thought, the riddle was a trap. whether it was a trap for Laura, or a trap for people who are trying to open the bomb, we probably won't know. Perhaps we can talk about it with Laura if we see her again, but at this point, I don't really want to come across her in the future anymore.

So yeah, as cornhole puts it, the red and green wire, the red wire, and the blue wire are part of a three way connection sound reciever. It has automatic activation if one or all three gets cut. An additional wire is placed to stop to explosion, and won't work if the other wires were cut. When I asked if the light blue wire was okay to cut as it doesn't seem to be connected to the sound receiver, he says that it is our best bet.

That said, ignore the lying riddle with no answer, and cut the light blue wire.
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No. 808596 ID: 111586
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808596

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swIcX57vYDI
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No. 808688 ID: 97bb2d

Alright Ana, now we can start to remove the various components of this device. We should start with the C4, before we remove it I want to see if we can detach those wires from it. C4 is actually harmless unless it's given the charge to explode. Do you see any means of removing the wires at all?
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No. 808704 ID: 143250

I've done one more check in 93's head. Unless it is microscopic, which would be very unlikely, I really don't see a bomb in 93's head. I believe Laura lied to waste time for people looking for a bomb that didn't actually exist. I think we are safe.
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No. 808715 ID: 111586
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808715

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqwh6bxJPe0
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No. 808737 ID: 143250

Ah, since Robbit brought it up, I might as well explain a plan we were playing around with, and why we want to detonate it, Ana:

As of right now, we have a lot of enemies looking for us all, Ana. Now including Laura who had recently betrayed us, even though we are fighting for the same cause. And as we will soon be entering the forest after our visit to the hotel, I remember Falafaf, my mentor, told us that we'll have to from this point on play it smart, specifically, she said we need to "be cunning and outsmart our enemies." That has given me the idea that if we were to detonate it right here, and right now, we will essentially be faking your death, Ana, fooling our enemies at least for a while.

After we detonate it, Laura and Boxhead will hear the explosion, and they will at that point believe you have died. Eventually, word from her will spread to the point where the cult will hear about your death, and they will believe you have died as well. After we have detonated the bomb, we will hide out at the hotel, see if we can find you a new outfit, preferable not yellow, and possibly a new mask so that nobody will second guess it is you, Ana... (We could see if the blacksmith is still alive if we ring that store bell again. Perhaps he will even have a new mask, and perhaps a new different colored raincoat or something for you.)

Now granted, I can't guarantee this idea will work indefinitely, and I see it only as a temporary plan. At some point, your identity may be revealed. But if we can fool our enemies we are dead, even if it is temporary, they'll stop looking for you for a while, and leave their defense open. It will at least give us some breathing room as we enter the forest towards the cult's base later.

Robbit did bring up a point I haven't thought of though: the bomb bringing unnecessary attention to the hotel. I want to ask you regarding this offer you're giving us, Robbit: where exactly are you going to detonate the bomb at? will it be at a safe distance so nobody gets hurt? and will Laura still be able to hear it in a spot where she will be fooled that it "killed" Ana?
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No. 808742 ID: 3583d1

>>808737
Be careful when you make any offerings with Robbit. I have a feeling his is the type of being will give you bread and beer in one hand and stab you with the other...
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No. 808759 ID: 143250

>>808742
Kiiiiind of rude to be saying that especially when he is right here in front of us.

But yeah, this is something we have to think deeply about, and weigh our options on. This is why I'm asking where Robbit is planning on detonating the bomb first to get a better idea of our decisions.
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No. 808801 ID: 111586
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808801

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYmrPn1CnzY
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No. 808812 ID: 143250

Just a few blocks away? sounds reasonable. Explosions are very loud, and Laura should be in a position where she will still hear the explosion and still be fooled despite it being just a few blocks away.

Now I can weigh our options:

for having the bomb explode here:

pros:
- will leave actual evidence of an explosion in this spot, in case Laura comes back again (unlikely)
- explosion noise will be in a spot more closer for Laura to hear
- we can fake Ana's death and proceed with our plan and give us some rest, and possibly give her a new identity, and new outfit to disguise herself.
- fooling the cult and Laura of Ana's death will lower their defenses and leave them open for us for sneak attacks, and easier access through the woods.

Cons:
- Will bring unnecessary attention to the hotel
- We're using the hotel as a meeting spot to see Logan, if he hears we have died, he won't show up (unlikely though since he can teleport I think, or at least travel somewhere pretty fast, and this rumor of Ana's death will take time to spread)
- There are some people, or potential traitors that will know about our plan, especially the stalker (though it looks like he is only watching us and not getting involved too much, and wishing for our safety, but we can't be too sure)
- This plan will probably only be temporary, Our identity may be revealed at some point. I'm hoping that we can at least keep Ana's identity a secret for at least half of our journey to the base. (Would also leave a good plot twist for the Cult in their own little story, lol)
- We might not be able to get a disguise for Ana. We are basically banking that there will be something in the hotel, or the Blacksmith still being alive at the shop.

for exploding it a few blocks away

pros:
- explosion noise may still be in a spot more for Laura to hear (not guaranteed, but explosions are loud and can still fool Laura, especially since she probably made enough distance to be fooled)
- Will bring the cult to another area
- we can fake Ana's death and proceed with our plan and give us some rest, and possibly give her a new identity, and new outfit to disguise herself.
- fooling the cult and Laura of Ana's death will lower their defenses and leave them open for us for sneak attacks, and easier access through the woods.

Cons:
- It may be possible the Laura might not hear the explosion if it is moved, and even if she does hear it, she might come back to confirm Ana's death (though I don't see her doing that, she wouldn't risk it as she is using the bomb as a distraction to lure cult members there)
- We're using the hotel as a meeting spot to see Logan, if he hears we have died, he won't show up (unlikely though since he can teleport I think, or at least travel somewhere pretty fast, and this rumor of Ana's death will take time to spread)
- There are some people, or potential traitors that will know about our plan, especially the stalker (though it looks like he is only watching us and not getting involved too much, and wishing for our safety, but we can't be too sure)
- This plan will probably only be temporary, Our identity may be revealed at some point. I'm hoping that we can at least keep Ana's identity a secret for at least half of our journey to the base. (Would also leave a good plot twist for the Cult in their own little story, lol)
- We might not be able to get a disguise for Ana. We are basically banking that there will be something in the hotel, or the Blacksmith still being alive at the shop.

for not exploding it at all
pros
- We won't be lying to anyone
- it will leave out the unlikely possibility that Logan would hear about Ana's death, and we will be able to meet him as planned.

Cons for not exploding it:
- Laura will assume we lived after not hearing an explosion. If Laura comes across a cult member, and gets captured, they will probably ask where Ana is. Laura and Boxhead knows we are heading towards the hotel, and will give away our position just to save themselves.
- A lot of people are against us. Not faking our death might not give us the breathing room we need to proceed.
- The cult will continue to keep their defenses high as we proceed.
- the cult is still looking for Ana. If we don't fake her death now, it will just be one confrontation after another after another without giving us time to plan our action like it has been happening.

If anyone has any other pros and cons to chip in, please add on. Right now, I'm going for exploding it a few blocks down as long as Laura can hear it. If she doesn't hear it, and a cult member is asking for Laura, they'll say we're at the hotel, giving away our position regardless.
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No. 808821 ID: 97bb2d

>>808812
If you are worried about the timing of the bomb, here's an idea. Robbit could explode the bomb after we've made it to the hotel, that way Logan can still head there and not think we are dead and leave, better yet, have him explode
it once we meet up wth Logan. If Robbit Rabbot is watching our progress then he should know when we meet up with him. Once that happens he is free to detonate it. Does this sound agreeable to you?
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No. 808826 ID: 111586
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808826

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvPDsZXybt8
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No. 808834 ID: 97bb2d

>>808826
I think I will allow you to take it under these conditions:
1. You help Ana get it out of 93 and you help suture her open chest.
2. You felt detonating it until we have made it to the hotel and met up with Logan, after those conditions have been met you are free to do with it as you wish.
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No. 808854 ID: 143250

Prolonged explosion sounds like a good idea.

There will still be consequences as I have said, but really, all the decisions seems like they will have their own consequences. And after this whole bomb defusing scenerio, and what has happened during it, this is at least something good we can get out of this. Nothing worth having is done easy, after all.
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No. 808857 ID: 143250

OH! and thank you for your services so far. We couldn't pull this off without you.
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No. 808905 ID: 111586
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808905

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLBTIUzPpEQ
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No. 808919 ID: 97bb2d

Glad to know you are alright 93. We're headed to the old hotel. We're meeting up some people there. You are more than welcome to come along if you like.

As for you Robbit, I'm confused as to why you even want to cause an explosion to begin with.
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No. 808922 ID: 143250

>>808905
Kiiiiind of rude that she is hugging you during a middle of a conversation with-... you know what, hug her back. If you have to cry, let it all out.

Afterwards, Ana, you seem to have a concern over Robbit taking the bomb and using a grenade. Your concern is our concern. Mind if you can let us know what your thoughts are?
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No. 808925 ID: 143250

>>808919
Also, he was spying on our conversation with detonating the bomb to fake Ana's death. He probably wants to help out.
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No. 808942 ID: 97bb2d

>>808922
"Kiiiiind of rude," is quickly becoming your catchphrase...
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No. 808957 ID: 143250

>>808942
Suggestor's note: I see it more of a temporary running gag. I don't see myself using it much longer. Ever heard of The Rule of Three? It is something like that https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_three_(writing)
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No. 809008 ID: 111586
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809008

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k92Bgqz-p_8
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No. 809017 ID: 3583d1

>>809008
I wish we could say the same thing 93, but guns are like condoms, better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have one. What kind of gun is it? And is there any ammo?
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No. 809022 ID: 143250

>>809017
Good point, especially since Ana is already well defended with her own weapons, and magic.

(inner thoughts) Ana, There are so much we can discuss with 93, like what what we've been up to, inspect the gun she was offering, what she's been up to, why she attacked Laura with a garbage can, read her tarot card, but right now, we should focus on Robbit. Tell 93 that we'll catch up once we are in a safer area. Right now, Ana, I want to know what you're concerned about with having Robbit keep the bomb, and use a grenade instead.
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No. 809037 ID: 111586
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809037

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_3wRlLg25U
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No. 809079 ID: 143250

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4Wv5M9JPao

We've... done a lot of things we're not proud of, unforgivable sins all because we were acting out of fear ourselves, and because it felt like there was no other way out.

Causing one of the cult members to fall off a building when our only thoughts were trying to save you and ourselves at the time.

Clara trying to kill Absolution, and after giving her so many chances to step down after gaining an advantage over her, and sparing her, she still kept attacking him. We could only take so much and we beat Clara to the point where killing her would have been mercy for her. We sent them the means to heal her, but I don't know if they will accept it at this point after all the things we've been doing.

We accepted AJ to protect us before Absolution died, giving us strong abilities enough to have some of the tougher cult members fear us.

We hired the Ambassador as our bodyguard, a person even Root fears. I only wanted him to protect us from attackers as all the other bodyguards looked worse in their own ways, or they were already taken, but it seems his definition of protecting us is only giving us the means and fair chance of fighting our own battles, having himself strike fears on our enemies, and I think trying to mold us into a weapon of his own. I only hope I can change his outlook during our meetings with him

When Stitch failed to kill us at the shop, we left a Blacksmith to die from Stitch's wrath as there was nothing we could do to stop him as he is invincible. I only wish we could have saved him and I hope he is still alive and could forgive us, even though he was the one who told us to run away.

We forced a homeless man to join us because in his actions, it looked like he was planning a suicide. In order to save him, we thought we would have him join us to show that his life is worth living, and that he could lead us somewhere safe. In his perspective, I think he only saw that we were intimidating him. That is why you saw him leave us.

When we were captured before we saw you here by Flint and his army, Ambassador came in and gave us the choice to save ourselves in a 3 round fight, or get capture or possibly killed by Flint and his army. During the 3rd round, we faced a fake Clara that we were trying to heal, but she was trying to kill us instead despite our efforts. After everything, Absolution Jr got consumed by our frustration, and our rage in turn gained the strength to take over ourselves, with our rage calling itself "Desolution" and killed the fake Clara beyond our control. I'm relived that it was not an actual person but just an illusion.

We injured Rosaline in order to save ourselves from her, but she still see's us as a threat because of Desolation despite having the Ambassador heal her after the battle. She might still want to hunt us down.

Casper saved us from Flint after he was trying to kill us with a minigun. However, when we asked him to scare Flint away, he instead killed Flint. We should have been more clear with what we wanted with Casper.

Finally, we betrayed Laura when we were saving you. She see's you as an enemy and tried to convince us not to focus on rescuing you and instead focus on going up against Root, seeing us as the world's only hope against Root's attack. After she discovered us saving you, it made her think we are her enemy as well even though we are fighting for the same cause. She witnessed Desolation controlling us and probably fears us because of it, and thus can't trust us anymore. It is now we are at a point where both sides cannot trust our actions.

93, What we've been doing was unforgivable, and I understand if you see us as a monster as well. You are a better person than we are at this point. I only hope you at least try to escape far away from this war with very little confrontation. I don't want to unintentionally cause you harm because of our actions, I don't want Laura to confront you again and I don't want the cult to cause you harm after they've found that you've discovered that Root betrayed you as well regarding the fog.

But we want you to know despite everything, we're trying to be a better person, we're trying to fight against any corruption against us. And I will not give up under any circumstances. Despite everything, we still have people who believes in us, and as long as they do, we will overcome this.
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No. 809086 ID: 97bb2d

>>809072
Horse. Shit.

Yes, we've done a lot, a lot of bad, but a lot of good and we are trying, we are gods damned trying to be the shepherd through this valley of darkness. Let me break this all down, for all of you. Clara? Did you forget the part where we sent her a needle of life to correct our mistakes? That we want to make amends?

The Ambassador? He will only make us what he wants if we let him do so, which I guarantee we will not. He is a mean little boy with magnifying glass play with ants, and we are not ants and we will not dance to his tune.

Boxhead, the man WAS about to commit suicide, his Seidr was so short if we had left, we'd of heard the shotgun blast before we even made it across the street, and with his new way to live, what does he choose to do? He goes off with his bug fuck crazy ex-wife, probably to a whole other kind of death.

Blacky? I'm still feeling regret over what happened there, but you cannot blame ourselves for something that we so out of our control. A literal monster was sent to kill us, and it decided to hurt our friend, he knew the risks and Blacky is as much of a hero as anyone ever could be!

Desolation? Yes, I am relieved Clara wasn't hurt, but again, WHY, sweet merciful gods, do you blame yourselves for things out of your control? And with that, we can gain control, I think I can find us a way to control that rage, and to bring it to into us, so that we use this our rage, it does not use us!

Flint and Casper? Flint's own family knew what he was really worth, he will go unmourned and unappreciated, because he let his own pride get away with him. No great loss. Casper is regaining some semblance of control, we have ghosts on our side and they know it and they want to be on it.

Rosaline, she now knows our stock as a warrior, but soon she will learn the respect we gave her runs deep. Her children think she wants to abandon them, we will show her what it means to be a mother, to love your child like a tiger defends her cubs.

But there is one person, who makes all of it, worth nothing. Makes EVERY right become a wrong in the eyes of the people. 93, I don't know if you can hear me. And kids, you may want to tune this part out. I know you can hear fortune Ana too. But let me break this all down for you. You know what we are? What you are? What this whole city is? And soon the whole world if he wins?

FUCKED. and it all because of The Root of Ash.

93, I'm sorry to say love you bear Root, it is worth less than nothing to him. You'be been in denial for a long time, but after seeing those men on the roof, who gave less than a crap about you, men you thought to be brothers in arms suddenly push you away, that's what this whole "family" of yours does. The chains you thought you shed, all Root did switch it out for a longer shinier chain.

The Root of Ash? Have both of you forgotten what he threatened us with? RAPE. "let me play with your tits which will give me great pleasure, or I will let all three of the heartless branches rape you which will not give me any pleasure." And the he has the sheer gaul to laugh about it, then kill our friend in front of us.
Did you just forget that? He is not someone worth pitying, he is scum! He is lower than dirt! Someone who learned how to do all this from a fucked up, mentally unstable woman who taught him to use people's fear as a weapon. He is someone, who would whip a woman with iron chains, whip her continuously until her back looked like Ground beef, all while his cronies looked on and cheered. And it was all because she wouldn't love him, and fell in love with a different man.

Do you need me to reinstate all of that? No? Good.

Are you angry? Good. Angry, GETS. SHIT. DONE.
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No. 809161 ID: 143250

>>809086
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM3rXcGyVew
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No. 809253 ID: 97bb2d

And I have one more little factoid to tell you all, but we NEED to go after Laura. Because for all her ravings about "the big picture." She can't see two gods damned feet in front her. Let me ask you something, what do you think will happen if she reports to her superiors as to what's been really going on here? That a cult has taken over this city and has re a deadly fog that kills people? What this government will say, will probably be something along the lines of "Terrorist group uses airborne weapon, takes over major U.S. city."

The best we can all hope for is for the government to declare a state of martial law and set a perimeter around the city. But what happens when the learn it's spreading? Because I'll tell you.

We are gonna get fucked up the ass, and this whole city is going to disappear under a mushroom cloud. You can try and rationalize it, and the government will try all they can to get rid of it by other means, but in the end, they're going to bomb this city. The lucky ones will be vaporized in the intial blast, the ones not so lucky will melt in the heat and Fire of radiation, eyes will melt out of skulls, flesh will melt off bones... Shit, it will be too loud for their screams to even be heard...

You understand me? Laura is going to kill everyone, and if she makes it out of the blast radius, they'll probably give them a fucking medal and a nice pay raise...
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No. 809302 ID: 5abf51
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809302

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0ytFDJjKmg
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No. 809306 ID: 3583d1

>>809302
You want my opinion Ana? Do both. What I want is for your to be the best you can be. To hell with making either choice, you can walk the middle road, don't forget we may have failed in our quests, and perhaps neither overly strong, nor overly weak. Admit your mistakes, but don't make excuses for other people's as if they were your own. And if there is one thing I know is that a sword is useful, so is a shield, but together, there is harmony. Dont be fooled by us being split, in this, we want the same thing, if you look more carefullu what I was saying wasn't that far off from Fortune Ana, maybe the tone was different, and I still think anger gets things done, but maybe that isn't what we need here. Ana we believe in you to make the right choice. You can find your own harmony between the two.
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No. 809308 ID: 3583d1

And kiddos I apologize for what I said and if I scared you, made you sad, or even got you mad. Sometimes adults say things when they get angry. I was angry because I felt we were blaming ourselves for what we had no control over, and it makes me sad that you're in this unfair place, what I wish that you could just be kids and not have to worry about sides and trouble, and everything. Can you forgive me?
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No. 809335 ID: 143250

I'll admit, during my outlook on things, I've had too much of a defeatist attitude towards ourselves, Whether it being from this journey being emotionally draining, or perhaps what I may had experienced in my past life.

I still think we shouldn't be blameless for our actions, but Scarred Ana brought up some good points in her outlook. There are some things we've done that we shouldn't take 100% blame on ourselves for because they were beyond our control, like leaving the blacksmith with Stitch because we were too weak to do anything (he even wanted us to escape) or not being strong enough to keep Desolation from controlling us. But I think there are other things that we could have handled better.

I just want to let 93 know that while it is true we have done terrible things, we are aware of those terrible mistakes, and we want to fix them and admit our guilt. I want to show her we are not just running away from our guilt like cowards, but instead trying to learn from them and make amends to keep our morals straight.

Middle road is best. It will show that while we are aware and admitting our guilt, and we are trying to learn from them to stay a moral person, the cult's terrible actions is also at fault for causing us to do things we aren't proud of, and we can't fault ourselves for some of the things beyond our control. We have to stay strong in our choices we made, but we also can't ignore the consequences we've caused that had hurt others. I'm not one for anger and against doing it, as I have seen it blind people from the truth and the goals they are fighting for, but If you must show anger, don't just take it out on the cult, also direct that anger at the mistakes you've made that you want to fix. But don't take your anger out on 93. She isn't at fault.

Bottom line, If we only use a sword, we are leaving our defenses wide open. If we only use the shield, we won't be able to strike back, and our shields durability will lower until it breaks.
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No. 809353 ID: 3583d1

>>809335
But together, the sword and shield work in union
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No. 809399 ID: 5abf51
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809399

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02w3IBKxkBQ
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No. 809400 ID: 5abf51
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809400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTy9v9a7Tmo
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No. 809401 ID: 5abf51
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809401

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypvg1WC-m-Y
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No. 809415 ID: 97bb2d

I'm sorry 93, but I'd like to know what your thoughts are after processing all of that... I'm sure parts of you still are processing it.
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No. 809431 ID: 3210b8

93, I would like it if you came with me. But if you fell that the cult is the correct choice, there are good people that you can trust. Lord Godfrey for example, he is a man you can trust. Not all of them are bad people.
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No. 809443 ID: 143250

This is a lot to take in for 93.

If you all are interested, I can see if I can try to read how 93's tarot card looks right now, especially after all that was said. I haven't done this manually before though, as the tarot card visions only seems to come and goes when it wants to, so I don't know if it will work, but I think I might be able to do it if I concentrate hard enough...

just don't expect me to do this too often, I don't want to overexert and hurt myself if we can help it.
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No. 809473 ID: 5abf51
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809473

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=finqM-FfbBk
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No. 809481 ID: 143250

Hi Black Tomato. I take it Robbit invited you here? I assume you can hear us other Anas as well

Ana, he along with Robbit helped Dreamwalker fuse with a blind young lady in order to become a physical being, and in return give her eyesight.

Anyway, I'm assuming Robbit told you about our possible plan about how we were thinking about faking Ana's death to fool our enemies and give her breathing room after this large nonstop parade of calamity we keep finding ourselves in, and disguise her so people would stop chasing her, and launch a surprise attack when the time is right when our enemies lowered their defenses.

My plan was:
1. explode the bomb Ana finished defusing in a spot FBI Laura and Boxhead could hear, fooling them into thinking Ana failed to save 93 and had perished (perhaps exploding the bomb after we meet Logan again). That way if any enemies they come across ask for our location, they can say she exploded instead of saying she's hiding in the hotel.
2. We hide out in the hotel, find any sort of new protective clothing other than the bright yellow raincoat Ana has on (it is making her a very easy target to find) ideally something that could camouflage in the forest
3. perhaps try to enter the shop again and see if our blacksmith buddy is still alive, and has finished our new mask to replace our fish-out-of-water mask
4. Wait a while in the hotel for Logan and for the rumor of Ana's death to spread, perhaps finally get the chance to actually speak and learn about our allies, and ourselves.
5. Continue on with our journey under our new disguise when we are good and ready for once.

It seems you are interested in helping us achieve this plan in some way. Care to explain?
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No. 809483 ID: 97bb2d

Also, and this is more to satisfy my own curiosity BT, but you described yourself as a sandman, giving dreams. That sounds a lot like Dreamwalker, are a worshiper of him or something? He didn't seem to recognize use you, but I bet you two would get along well.
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No. 809502 ID: 5abf51
File 149803179145.jpg - (769.16KB , 1513x1960 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 146.jpg )
809502

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuO-VSFyHLA
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No. 809507 ID: 3583d1

I mean I'm all for changing our identity as long as we really remember who we really are, it's not like voluntary amnesia is it? That would just suck.
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No. 809510 ID: 5abf51
File 149803424280.jpg - (329.58KB , 1219x802 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 147.jpg )
809510

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEA504sRcLU
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No. 809511 ID: 3583d1

>>809510
Explain how this works to us. What I would hope is that people we consider allies would still be able to find us, and from what I understand, Dreamwalker and Laura are currently trying to escape the cult's compound. Would they even be able to find us?
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No. 809517 ID: 5abf51
File 149803861938.jpg - (465.20KB , 1360x1032 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 148.jpg )
809517

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17467ag0ODM
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No. 809564 ID: 143250

Inner thoughts:
Sorry if you might not hear from Scarred Ana for a while. I showed her a vision she wanted to see that may have traumatized her. I'm currently trying to snap her back to her senses. She has a lot to think of right now. We'll talk more about that later.

Anyway, not knowing who these people are is kind of a red flag for me, but if they guarantee your safety, Ana, it may work out.

my turn to ask some questions:

Another big deciding factor for me is whether or not this disguise will be permanent, or temporary. There may be a time where Ana will need to have her old identity back, like after her journey is complete for example, or if her cover gets blown. And besides that, we already have some witnesses here who will see Ana disguise herself. It would be kind of pointless if it was a permanent change just to have a potential spy spill the beans on us.
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No. 809582 ID: 5abf51
File 149807403875.jpg - (432.34KB , 1388x964 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 149.jpg )
809582

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1ATV8dfmM8
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No. 809677 ID: 143250

Alright, Ana. You wanted to hide your identity, we want to fake your death to keep our enemies away from us at least for a while. Let us see what is in store for us. Better to have a guaranteed disguise on hand rather than hoping there would be a disguise in the hotel or from the blacksmith only finding out that there isn't. Plus, after all we've been through, we deserve at least something for our troubles, right Ana?

Alright, lets go Black tomato. But before we leave, I have two questions that have nothing to do with anything... do you see yourself as a fruit, or a vegetable? and do you prefer tomayto, or tomahto?

...

sorry, trying to lighten the mood after everything we've been through. lets just go.
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No. 809678 ID: 34f035

Hyuk hyuk...

Alright so let's find out who these people are.
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No. 809727 ID: 5abf51
File 149814554527.jpg - (1.50MB , 1748x3091 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 150.jpg )
809727

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7o9odk9Agg
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No. 809729 ID: 5abf51
File 149814645633.jpg - (135.93KB , 1036x360 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 151.jpg )
809729

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnQ8AhkX7bQ
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No. 809734 ID: 143250

I guess when it comes down to everything, I have trouble socializing as I don't have many friends. The friends I do make always seem to betray and leave me, like my ex boyfriend, which he left me only his cheap hockey stick to remember him by

I also feel unable to make choices on my own most of the time. I always feel like I need to rely on someone before I am confident enough to make a decision.
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No. 809746 ID: 3583d1

I think it mostly comes down to is fear and anxiety, leading to indecision and depression. Before everything started I could tell Ana wasn't happy, working at a tiny convience store and it didn't pay well, she looked tired most of the time, and she didn't talk with people due to her own anxiety. Having a boy friend was nice but then he went and cheated on her with the bitch down the hall. We can try and rationalize it and say we kicked him out, but really I think he wanted to leave....

I should know... I think we all started in roughly the same way...
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No. 809765 ID: 5abf51
File 149816613950.jpg - (704.57KB , 1653x1420 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 152.jpg )
809765

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmx9jTI1xck
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No. 809770 ID: 97bb2d

Oh, Absurdity? Didn't know we'd be talking with you. I'm okay with this.

I don't know about bipolar disorder though. I've seen bipolar people and they often have bursts of happiness too, and Ana doesn't necessarily fit that bill. I think it was mostly anxiety and depression, that would seem to make more sense for getting angry for no reason as well as the sudden anger and sadness.
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No. 809771 ID: 143250

I'm glad to see Ana confronting and looking at her personal problems like this without our help. I think this is a step in the right direction. I'll leave her be for now with Absurdity.

Thanks Absurdity for your help.
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No. 809773 ID: 97bb2d

>>809771
Yeah, that's probably a good idea. We'll be back if you need us.
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No. 809791 ID: 5abf51
File 149817510856.jpg - (873.42KB , 1643x1640 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 153.jpg )
809791

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jwPqDVtsTU
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No. 809797 ID: 143250

Can I ask you, Ana, about your parents... and to that extension our parents? It shames me that I can't remember their faces, their voices, their guidance, their love...
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No. 809799 ID: 97bb2d

>>809797
Yeah... those parts a bit rough for me too... I can't even remember what mom looked like... I remember dad though, especially the old legends he would tell us. The Old Norse ones were my favorite. I also remember watching old funny spooky shows on Saturday, Courage the Cowardly Dog and Goosebumps were my favorites.
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No. 809817 ID: 5abf51
File 149818133624.jpg - (517.96KB , 1268x1084 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 154.jpg )
809817

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u58z1CV_tgY
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No. 809820 ID: 97bb2d

>>809817
If our cellphone battery isn't out maybe we should call them? And where in Europe were they from again?
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No. 809823 ID: 143250

That doesn't make much sense, especially since we heard Root mentioned a Mr. Tiova among their group... I can only hope that this means it is a different person who is unrelated to Ana that has the same last name please don't mention that to Ana right now, Absurdity. I don't think Ana's heart could take it right now... I'd rather tell her when her will is stronger.
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No. 809869 ID: 5abf51
File 149821322363.jpg - (233.17KB , 1194x579 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 155.jpg )
809869

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No. 809881 ID: 143250

Just tell them you can't speak long, but despite the city being attacked, you want to let them know you are safe, and will promise to stay safe. You love them, and at the end of the day, that is the motivation that has and continued to pull you through this. Tell them to believe in you.

I guess my last question for Ana is who was your ex boyfriend, and what was he like?

to Absurdity: that looks like good tea. What brand is it? ... it wouldn't happen to be general Boldon's favorite brand of tea is it?
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No. 809883 ID: 3583d1

>>809881
I suggest we start with mom, I can't even remember her face, but I'd like to know her voice. Maybe I can start to remember her if we hear it.

As for our ex, I remember he was some hockey player with one of the local teams. And you already know why we broke up.

And that tea looks more like just regular English breakfast tea. Would probably go well with some biscuits.
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No. 809889 ID: 143250

>>809883
Fair enough. We only have a minute though, if we have to talk to one person, it's for the best that it is mother.
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No. 809913 ID: 5abf51
File 149825315858.jpg - (676.96KB , 1620x1192 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 156.jpg )
809913

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9gaKDYFHQg
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No. 809921 ID: 3583d1

Ana, just breathe. It's mom you're talking with.... Let's just hear her voice...
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No. 809947 ID: 5abf51
File 149826747850.jpg - (413.91KB , 1324x1048 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 157.jpg )
809947

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAM0dhJcmMM
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No. 809949 ID: 3583d1

>>809947
Absurdity...?

Can you give me a temporary form for a second? I want to talk with Ana directly... Maybe Fortune Ana too if she wants. Just tell mom to hang on a second. We're safe...
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No. 810004 ID: 143250

>>809949

Absurdity, please assure Ana that her mother knows she is safe now, and I'm sure that she heard everything, and that we promise that we will help her see her mother alive again one day. That will be my main goal for her.

And this might sound weird, but please offer her a comforting hug, as long as she needs it.
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No. 810044 ID: 5abf51
File 149829593909.jpg - (343.57KB , 1748x872 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 158.jpg )
810044

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5GXBv1vBQM
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No. 810045 ID: c5b754

Ana, our failures are drive us, it's what makes us get back up. And it's okay to fail, and it's okay to be afraid, if we weren't afraid, we couldn't be brave. When we least expect it, life sets us a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change; at such a moment, there is no point in pretending that nothing has happened or in saying that we are not yet ready. The challenge will not wait. Life does not look back. A week is more than enough time for us to decide whether or not to accept our destiny.

what do you want to fight for? I fight on for my son, And for you. But what do you want to stand up for for? What makes your, our fight, one that's worth fighting for?
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No. 810058 ID: 5abf51
File 149830918327.jpg - (0.96MB , 1522x1792 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 159.jpg )
810058

I wasn't able to find the song so just loop the part of this this video from the 35:00 to 37:20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWHcEb8fMsQ&start=35:00&end=37:19
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No. 810060 ID: 5abf51

Also Close your eyes is an awesome video game
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No. 810074 ID: 143250

Ana, I'm sorry I wasn't here for you at the start of all this, as I only started helping towards the middle of what you've been through so far in your adventure. I only at the time wanted to stay behind and think about myself, try to remember something from my past, not getting involved. Perhaps it was fear that I wouldn't be able to help you efficiently. But after seeing more and more what you've been going through, I couldn't stand by any longer and decided I must leave the forgotten past behind me, and save you. I found afterwards what I was able to accomplish, making choices and plans I've never dreamed I would have been able to make, and awoken what may be a forgotten ability from my past life of fortune telling. It was thanks to you that I was able to bring out my potential in a sense, and I will do everything I can to protect you, and AJ.

Do not think for one second you are weak. You've have grown considerably during the last few hours of this adventure. And I'm not just saying that because of the abilities you've received. I believe you've always been strong, you've just never had been driven to reach those potentials before. Why else would the cult have interest in you, dropping off that note to you at the start of all this back at the bus stop? I believe they found those strong potentials in you, even before you've received our help.

Throughout your adventure, I couldn't figure out what your end goal you wanted to achieve, as it seemed our influence to reach our own goals was clouding what you truly wanted to achieve. After hearing your phone call, it is now clear to me. You want to escape the clutches of this nightmare, and be in the arms safe with your mother and father again. Whether we face Root or not, my main goal I want to achieve is now your own main goal: to get you and AJ safe to your mother again.

AJ, I don't know if you can hear me, but I feel you too could use some comforting too. please know that what had happened wasn't entirely your fault. We were at a terrible moment at a terrible time, resulting in rage consuming and controlling you, and Ana. I want you to know that we have accomplished so much, near impossible things even. In the end, we will be able to keep this rage subdued. It is not impossible. Please know that we are not upset or disappointed in you. We only wish to help, and protect you.
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No. 810084 ID: c5b754

>>810058
Ana I have been with you since the very start of your journey. And it has been an honor stand beside you. I will stand with you till the very end. And I swear by all the gods, that I will find a way to find mom and dad again. If what you want is to just survive we will find a way, if you want to truly make your stand against Root and his thrice damned cult, we will do that also. I just want you to know, you are never alone, and it's okay to cry when you feel that way. But I get the feeling that all the good you have done will come back to you, it always does in the end. Have faith, we will guide you.
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No. 810104 ID: 5abf51
File 149833752162.jpg - (1.93MB , 1748x3339 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 160.jpg )
810104

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owddukdxFv4
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No. 810109 ID: c5b754

Actually, Robbit here has been fairly helpful to us. However what I don't understand is why he would want to set off an explosion in our world. He gave us the chance to save 93 and he did. He introduced us to Falafaf and she taught Fortune Ana. But I get the feeling that any help he gives us is a double edged sword. He has his own agenda to fulfill.

However there is someone who would have a legitimate grievance against him... Dreamwalker seems to be really irritated with him and some of his... people...
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No. 810119 ID: 143250

>>810109
he wants to set off an explosion in our world so that he can help us fake Ana's death to help keep her identity a secret. The real question is why he wants to use a grenade instead of Laura's bomb, but he could use that as payment at the end of the day

looking back at the majority of the conversations, it looks like most of the complaints came from Dreamwalker himself, and not really from Scarred Ana, and myself. looking back at previous conversations. None of us in particular really had complaints. Hell, I even said I wanted to step up for ourselves and answer the riddle despite the punishment being dire to show confidence. The only complaint I had was that it felt like he was ignoring the answer when I asked Ana to give him the answer, but at the end of the day, I see it as pretty minor as it was actually his intention to help instill confidence in Ana against a dangerous situation.

Dreamwalker was really the one complaining about his knife being stolen by Robbit and used as a special offer being bought by Dervan. He even threatened to take me with him to get his stolen knife back from the person he sold it to, Dervan, which I'm still not too happy about Dreamwalker doing to me. and Dreamwalker was complaining about the riddle being too difficult, and complaining that Robbit was picking on us.

*sigh* I just wish Dreamwalker would have just leave well enough alone over these situations.

Really, I don't want Robbit punished as he has helped us a lot, but I think Dreamwalker himself should have a talk with Robbit instead after he finishes his deal his client. At least for both of them to work out some sort of closure.

I'm sorry, Robbit, for this misunderstanding.
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No. 810138 ID: 5abf51
File 149834518941.jpg - (573.37KB , 1246x1268 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 161.jpg )
810138

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ByWhGsPrtM
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No. 810152 ID: 97bb2d

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX45pYvxDiA
Hello everyone! I brought some dream biscuits! They taste like anything you want them too! I heard I was needed here? Can I ask-

Oh. Hello Robbit. You know your friend Dervan is being a real pain in my ass. And I don't appreciate stealing my things and using them to threaten my loved ones.
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No. 810153 ID: 5abf51
File 149835085677.jpg - (397.02KB , 1573x800 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 162.jpg )
810153

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7bD3A1JrOc
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No. 810160 ID: 97bb2d

>>810153
I got a message, I think one of the Ana's sent it.

See that's the funny thing, when I mentioned it you showed us that really annoying commercial for that demon meat cube crap and my knife was somehow a special offer...
Guess who got it, and guess who doesn't know how to use it properly?

Honestly I don't really care about the knife anymore, it's too much of a hassle to worry about it. All I want is to keep Dervan away from the people I care about. So who took it?
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No. 810163 ID: 143250

>>810152
Dream biscuits? makes me wish I was there. Ana, can you... shove my totem into one of those biscuits so I may at least try to taste it... key word is try. And just leave me in there for a while.


>>810153
Wait, I figured it out, if you didn't steal that knife, does that mean Laura had the knife somehow this whole time, and used it as payment to get her eyesight with Dreamwalker? But then how did she steal Dreamwalker's knife in the first place?

Was I correct? did we win the story?

>>810138 Evidence of Robbit being a danger to this world? Well I did hear about how he escaped his own dimension after destroying it, and created his own dimension to hide in, but decided to destroy his world as well after it failed to protect him from the people chasing him for his crimes, and getting fatally wounded by Triumphant, which leads me to believe he can't do much in the way of destroying any other universes. Besides, he is working under Belarus Victoriolm (an ancient eternal astral piece) as a merchant now to protect him from his past crimes. He is already under strict rules under him like not being able to create a universe of his own. It stands to reason that he can't destroy universes directly either... Plus with him close to dying, I think he is in to weak of a state to cause an apocolypse. He says he is more interested in helping people now.

Also, Absurdity, you made a deal with Robbit to help us with saving 93... do I dare ask what your payment was?
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No. 810237 ID: 5abf51
File 149838235027.jpg - (764.12KB , 1712x1200 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 163.jpg )
810237

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8BBrtIoC3k
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No. 810258 ID: 143250

Absurdity, perhaps you should find some time to just chat with Robbit. I've been speaking with him. He seems to be an interesting person, even if he appears mischievious. Perhaps you'll find some things you can relate with him, find some common ground. For example, both of you seem to have a hatred of a certain big chinned toupee wearing person... or at least the toupee.

Dreanwalker, while your here, you think we can invite Laura over here temporarily to meet Ana seeing as this is sort of a dream? I think they should be acquainted if she is going to help us.
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No. 810259 ID: 3583d1

>>810258
I most certainly can! She learned how to split her consciousness a while ago. Hold on, I'm sending her a message now.

And just what do you mean "bitching?" How would you feel is someone walked into your place and somehow managed to steal shit from your hall? I don't know about you but I've got some stuff in my possession that I'd rather not let anyone get their hands on, it's more the fact that someone was able steal it to begin with. And you still haven't answered my question to who did that by the way. Are you dancing around answering?
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No. 810260 ID: 97bb2d

>>810259
Hey uh, Can I join the bowl of biscuits? Ana, you should try one.

Speaking of not answering questions I still don't know why you want to set off a bomb. It can help us fake her death, but what do you have to gain by setting it off?
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No. 810277 ID: 5abf51
File 149841863978.jpg - (1.11MB , 1748x2168 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 164.jpg )
810277

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjaYuA5jOlc
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No. 810282 ID: 3583d1

Rude.

So, you're missing what I am saying. I am well aware you didn't steal the knife, it was given to you by Laura. Okay that's a fact, and it's established. But here's the problem, and maybe it's something you should look into Robbit. Because I never gave the knife to Laura, by the time I even thought to give it too her, it was already gone. So whoever gave it to her posed as me, which I don't really understand how that can work... as by the time I thought to give it to her we were already bonded. So I'm very confused, and worried because as I said, I have other things that I don't want people to have, other real dangerous stuff, and I'm lucky it was just a knife. But here's the deal, if whoever this thief is able to take my things, who's to say he might raid your hall too? If I were you I'd maybe head home and take inventory of anything you don't want others to have. Just saying.
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No. 810294 ID: 97bb2d

>>810277
Riiiiiight...

Ok so that was uncomfortable... um... so... now that the Gods and Interdimensional Beings have... worked out their problems? Kinda sorta not really? Um I guess the only real question is who is going to help us out and disguise Ana?
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No. 810308 ID: 143250

My question I guess is, how is this universe keeping Robbit alive when he has that other universe you gave him?
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No. 810314 ID: 5abf51
File 149842508537.jpg - (696.79KB , 1649x1136 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 165.jpg )
810314

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJvhilBT6W4
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No. 810319 ID: c5b754

>>810314
I see... She failed to mention that to me...

Well... Thanks for clearing that up. That actually helps a lot, I'm gonna go have a little chat with her about it. As for you, because now it's pretty clear you DID take it, through someone who didn't know what they were doing, that just makes you a dickhead. Not cool man, but I guess I shouldn't have expected any less from someone who takes things from worlds where he doesn't belong.

And Ana's, don't worry I'll just ask her about it and see if we can get that power under control. I'm mad but not with Laura. She didn't realize what she was doing, I'll make sure she finds you safely. If you make it to that hotel or wherever, I'll try to have her find you. Good luck!

Absurdity it was good to see you again.

As for you Robbit Rabbot, I'm not a proctologist, but I know an asshole when I see one.

Later.
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No. 810335 ID: 143250

Well, as far as choosing a new path, I think we know what Ana wants now, after that phone call and not being influenced by us too much. I'll do my best to help her attain the goals that she herself wants. To keep her and AJ safe out of here.
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No. 810382 ID: 5abf51
File 149843821761.jpg - (1.07MB , 1748x2144 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 166.jpg )
810382

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzH4ENFmg70
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No. 810390 ID: 97bb2d

>>810382
Hey, you did us a solid, we'll do you one. Fair is fair. I'm surprised Dreamwalker didn't press harder for it though, I thought he would have. Maybe he figures, since you gave him Laura to help him he wasn't going to go that far. I don't know.
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No. 810394 ID: 143250

That Dreamwalker... I don't think He even apologized yet for threatening to drag me into going to a dimension where Dervan was at, risking my life just to get his knife back at the time...

well whatever the case, I'm sure this experience at least taught him not to jump to conclusions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRxqY4wuTHw

But yeah, I couldn't stand by and let Absurdity try to send you away. You've been cool to us, and I don't want to let Falafaf down either.
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No. 810411 ID: 143250

Dreamwalker patched things up with me now. We're good now. I'll keep an eye on that... eye? and make sure now he doesn't get into more trouble.
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No. 810463 ID: 5abf51
File 149847631531.jpg - (564.37KB , 1716x976 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 167.jpg )
810463

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8sQ5pLwRIQ
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No. 810472 ID: 143250

What kind of person is she?
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No. 810478 ID: c5b754

>>810463
Wait, the what and The Who now? What are the whisperings?
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No. 810488 ID: 143250

>>810463
Oh, right, you weren't there when he mentioned the Whispers. We made a deal with Robbit that the whispers would help us find out about how this began and in return, we give him a portrait of himself, and watch a commercial, and try to take time to think about what Laura's payment to fuse with Dreamwalker was.
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No. 810491 ID: 5abf51
File 149849537774.jpg - (437.36KB , 1365x936 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 168.jpg )
810491

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMUEFZXkmDA
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No. 810495 ID: 3583d1

Might as well...
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No. 810496 ID: 143250

>>810495
Hang on, Scarred Ana, I want to discuss this deal over with you before we take the plunge. Meet me at Absurdity's place, please. We gotta be careful about this.
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No. 810536 ID: 97bb2d

Okay before we go we have to address a few things...

Firstly, if we listen what these people have to say, it could incriminate someone who we trust. We don't know that for certain but it is a possibility. It's also a possibility that The Rage Within is going to hear it too, and there's is a very distinct possibility that whatever it hears, it can use against us. So with that in mind, me and Fortune Ana have... a confession to make...

In interest of keeping no secrets between us, we're going to tell you... but also because you deserve to know... But the call we placed to mom, may have been a mistake... And one they could pay dearly for. Dad is part of the cult, I suspect he was taken prisoner but offered a way out once they saw how useful he was, I suspect given his knowledge of archeology he can help them learn new forms of magic... As for mom... she could be with him, or she might not, we really don't know... But if she is, chances are she is a prisoner or she is with Dad. If they have been a part of this long enough then they know what we are to Root. If they are smart they won't say anything, hopefully they won't run into someone like Lorence who can practically smell guilt... But realize what this means right? They can now use them to get to you...

I'm so sorry...
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No. 810560 ID: 5abf51
File 149851627946.jpg - (949.11KB , 1748x1880 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 169.jpg )
810560

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSiWEjZj2aI
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No. 810562 ID: 143250

ugh, I only wanted to discuss some concerns, and I thought speaking privately with Scarred Ana at Absurdity's place was a safe place to do that. I didn't mean to have others hear that. Well, it's probably for the best we didn't meet her after all. She didn't look normal.
I'm... gonna continue eating cake to comfort me... Gah, I'm so stupid.

Now we've gotta worry about eavesdropper too. *sigh*
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No. 810566 ID: 97bb2d
File 149851923536.jpg - (2.15MB , 3024x4032 , IMG_3829.jpg )
810566

Do I look like I even care if that THING is offended...?
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No. 810568 ID: 143250

>>810566
O_O
uh...
err...
*gulp*
Robbit, could we maybe... get Ana back to reality? Please? Sorry for the mistake.
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No. 810599 ID: 5abf51
File 149852824277.jpg - (433.24KB , 1389x1081 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 170.jpg )
810599

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKz2jZN3HUE
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No. 810602 ID: 97bb2d

>>810599
I beat her once, I'll do it again.

So yeah who are these new folks?
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No. 810639 ID: 143250

I'd rather not make anyone mad. Especially not that Ana look-alike with those horns(?) on her head, and ESPECIALLY not Dervan.

*ahem*

new friends, alright. We could use some right about now.
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No. 810646 ID: 143250

>>810639
That being said, it's probably for the best not to reveal who we just saw to anyone unless we absolutely need to. Don't want to make her angered further by telling anyone else about her and have her trying to kill us. We've got enough enemies on our plate.

But the fact that she doesn't even want Absurdity himself, a man who very rarely gets involved, as he puts it "not interfering with the residents of the building", to know about her is pretty troubling
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No. 810741 ID: 6e649f
File 149856631762.jpg - (1.26MB , 1699x1995 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 171.jpg )
810741

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_YXZxBfIyM
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No. 810744 ID: 143250

Yes please.
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No. 810785 ID: 6e649f
File 149860011068.jpg - (1.84MB , 1748x3980 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 172.jpg )
810785

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ssjd2pV798&start=00:00&end=01:57
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No. 810787 ID: 3583d1

>>810785
Woah... my head feels funny...

Hey... is that where my drawing went? Huh... uh hi..?
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No. 810788 ID: 31e9e0

Hmm... Ana you might want to tread lightly here... stay on your guard
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No. 810789 ID: 31e9e0

What though exactly do we need to discuss with you?
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No. 810887 ID: 6e649f
File 149864620903.jpg - (2.46MB , 5314x2480 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 173.jpg )
810887

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oghcmm0gJDA
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No. 810889 ID: 143250

Whatever happens, we promised Robbit we'd stay polite. Say that it is nice to make their acquaintance.
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No. 810906 ID: 3583d1

Might as well be polite.

"Black tomato we are already family with. But it's good to meet the rest of you. I am Ana."
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No. 810970 ID: 6e649f
File 149868597754.jpg - (958.37KB , 1748x1653 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 174.jpg )
810970

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jw1QBvgIwo
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No. 811052 ID: 143250

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-u6JUBcjPM

Hello. You can call me Fortune Ana. let me apologize for our intruding here uninvited to this meeting, as we are tied to Ana. I think it is for the best that our presence is known now before we had proceeded. That said, I'm thankful that you allowed us to stay here and attend this meeting, and for allowing us to ask our questions.

Here are my questions I'd like to start with:

First, Can we get a roll call of the people in this room? We other Anas were introduced to Black Tomahto a couple of times, and we've just learned your name, Cela Mortus. I feel it will be a good idea to know everyone's name before we proceed with the meeting if that is alright. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73KsmjoeJxs

Next, I want to know if the cult is targeting Ana for any other purpose other than because of the powers she had gained from other people/gods like Absolution, and for the fear we may have caused towards others during our trials, and for trying to rebel against the cult.
At first, I thought those reasons might be the case, but after thinking long about it, I have suspicion that those are not the only reasons why the cult has targeted her specifically. I've learned that one of the members was given instructions to drop off a note specifically to Ana back at a bus stop, and this was before she gained her powers, before she met Root, and when she was just an ordinary girl. From what we were told from Daniel, the leaf kid during Ana's dream connection, whoever gave Ana the note had purposely given her instructions to summon the Ash Tree incorrectly in an attempt to torture and assassinate Ana.
That said, If the cult is not just after Ana for going up against them, or for the power she had gained, or for the fear we had caused, then what reason are they after her before this whole mess started at the bus stop?

Most importantly, I think Ana should know this more than ever now for her sake rather than sooner, and to confirm our own fears and concerns. Do you know of a Mr. Tiova among the cult? We've heard mention of his name from Root, and I just want to confirm our suspicion.

I may have more questions as we proceed, but I feel these are the most important that needs to be addressed as we start.
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No. 811081 ID: fa044c

>>811052
You can call me Scarred Ana. I'm interested in what my colleague just described but I am also interested in what you exactly do. If you are part of Root's scavengers, what nieche do you serve? Or if you are an independent group, what do you actually do?
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No. 811169 ID: 6e649f
File 149873286295.jpg - (2.22MB , 1748x4301 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 175.jpg )
811169

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih1WQiEJHqI
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No. 811196 ID: 143250

Thanks for offering the bouquet of roses to Ana, Stone Panda.

So, even if we chose not to fight against the cult and just tried to evacuate Ana and not get involved, Ana still would have been targeted and hunted by the cultist because of there being something special about her. Poor Ana. Thanks for confirming that with me, Cela Mortus.

So you all control the fog. I'd like to know how does this fog work and why did this fog have to happen? We've witnessed it directly torture and kill good people, like our friend Clarence, and we're witnessing it indirectly bringing out the worst in the survivors we've come across, seeing them lose their sense of morals as they try to fend for themselves while they threaten other survivors for supplies, and even threaten people who are actually trying to rescue them out of the fog, like the survivors we tried to save Gretel from. I want to know how in the cultists eyes that using this fog is for the greater good after so many lost their lives, and so many other survivors lost their morals?
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No. 811211 ID: 3583d1

>>811196
Thank you for the flowers. Just makes me wish we had a vase for them.

And likewise, I would also like to know what you stand to gain from all of this, or what you hope to gain at the very least.
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No. 811262 ID: 6e649f
File 149877535510.jpg - (516.76KB , 1532x928 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 176.jpg )
811262

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHzM19mJNDw
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No. 811273 ID: 3583d1

Liberation from what exactly? And who's the recieve of karma?
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No. 811311 ID: 6e649f
File 149878739608.jpg - (0.99MB , 1443x2480 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 178.jpg )
811311

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OVpWgisy0o
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No. 811330 ID: 143250

Interesting. And what side do you see yourself siding with? the cowboys with the advantage of stronger weaponry, fighting for manifest destiny, and claiming the land that once belonged to the Indians, in attempts to defeat them or convert their beliefs to your own for a brighter future for your country?

or do you side with the Indians, with the advantage of being spiritual with the environment and your familiarity to it as you try to fight in defense for your sacred beliefs, and take vengence on the cowboys who tainted the sacred lands?

And what side do you see Ana on? The Ambassador seemed to agree with us when we told him we were with the indians, but what is your opinion on what side we are on?
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No. 811379 ID: 3583d1

Um... I'm still here...

Can I ask a question? Why was I brought in now? I mean meeting all these guys was cool (even if Salamander kinda scares me, actually you all kinda do) but I feel something like a fish out of water.
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No. 811394 ID: 6e649f
File 149881615647.jpg - (869.18KB , 1329x2156 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 179.jpg )
811394

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYFJjwXtsU4
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No. 811395 ID: 3583d1

Ok? And do you guys have like a mission statement? I'd like to know what you guys would be trying to sell me on before making a final decision. I'm assuming that applies with Ana over here too? Hi by the way I'm Anthony. I actually have a few sketches I've done of you.
So anyway, yeah I'd like to know why you want me in your club. I've already gotten asked by People in the Roots place, I just said I would think about it. What about your... manifesto?
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No. 811474 ID: 143250

What would Ana be tasked with doing if she were to join you?
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No. 811510 ID: 6e649f
File 149886294750.jpg - (1.12MB , 1748x1444 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 180.jpg )
811510

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMzob3RPIzg
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No. 811518 ID: fa044c

... I believe it would be in both our best interests to politely decline. And Anthony if you really want to reach your highest potential, we know a guy.
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No. 811583 ID: 143250

Cela Mortus was hoping Ana would be alone to make this decision on her own without our influence. Really, I think this is an answer I think Ana should make on her own without our help.

Ana, after everything we've been through, and witnessed, from Root threatening to Rape you and killing absolution, to Laura leaving you to face an fiery exploding death while taking your friend away, what does your heart tell you to do? Whichever decision you make, I will support you. I believe you will make the right decision.
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No. 811619 ID: 3583d1

I, uh... I don't know...

I mean, that sounds good reaching my full potential but I don't even know what my full potential is. And I get the feeling there is something you aren't telling me. I'm sorry but may I be allowed to speak frankly? I don't really care for the whole mystic speech thing and you kind of dancing around the question giving an answer that sounds big and important but somehow only creating more questions, like how can I reach it, and what kind of person would I be if I went on the path you set for me. I mean you sell it well, and I get the impression you believe in what your saying, but I just have this gut feeling that I'm only getting the sides you want me to see. I hope I'm not being offensive, you've all been wonderful hosts, but for now until I know more about what id be getting into, I think I'll just say thank you but no thank you.

And Ana, I know I shouldn't say this, because you have the power to make the decision, but I think "Ana" would be a much nicer person than "The Bringer of Nightmares." And also look at that mask it's like a demon...
And look at that drawing, that's Andrew Goodwill, I think that is a massive hint as to what is really going on here. Didn't he once offer you and your other selves a similar deal? You would become someone else after possessed you? I think you are walking into a trap of his... besides, c'mon "The Bringer of Nightmares?" You'd be stepping on my toes ;)

Woaaaah.... what the...???? Did you hear something? What just happened?
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No. 811620 ID: aac44d

>>811583
....ohhhh shit.....
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No. 811640 ID: 6e649f
File 149890869850.jpg - (1.07MB , 1748x1624 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 181.jpg )
811640

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECygX_QXII4
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No. 811669 ID: 143250

I apologize, but may you please tell us as directly as possible how this world functions?

Anthony did bring up a good point I haven't thought of, a lot of the answers we've been getting to our questions haven't been direct, like what Ana would be tasked with doing if she joins, and what makes Ana special that had garnered all your interests, and what the end goal of this apocalypse is. They've been very vague. I feel it is a large part of why this decision is very difficult to make.

I won't lie, we've been putting Ana in difficult situations (some of which being saving a sparing your own people like saving 93, or sparing Rosalia mind you). In all honesty, we've been blinded by our impatience, our fear, and our vengeance.
But we've spoken with Ana in her dream before arriving here. She now just wants nothing more than to get far away from this nightmarish war as possible, and go home to her family. No more involvements and instigation. That is now what I want to help her achieve. She's never been vocal on what she wanted her end goal to be until that moment.

If it is alright, but I have another option we can explore as a compromise: just hiding her identity from everyone and evacuate out of here without fighting to oppose you all, leaving this all behind with little involvements in this war, and only fighting as a last resort if anyone tries to stop us from evacuating.

Is that deal satisfactory?
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No. 811761 ID: 6e649f
File 149896342204.jpg - (1.04MB , 2052x3144 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 182.jpg )
811761

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBG1L6UBlpk
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No. 811800 ID: 143250

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9VMfdG873E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-udfiFZcko

I've heard mentions of there being some kind of looping pattern in our intertwined fates between ourselves and Ana before from a good friend of mine's predictions...

...So correct me if I am wrong in understanding this then: in order to protect realities from Andrew, these powerful beings put our universe stuck in some kind of Groundhogs Day time loop scenario, where at a certain point in our future, everything just resets back to a certain point in the timeline in the past with everyone in the universe losing their memories of this loop happening? I'm assuming to the point in time at the bus stop where we first helped Ana?
But despite each loop and everyone losing their memories, there are different outcomes that happen afterwards, right? And I suspect this timeloop is how us other Anas somehow got sent back in time to this timeline to help our current Ana at the end of our own journeys, or rather at the end of our dimensions' timeloop and somehow retain bits and pieces of our memories (well most of us at least). Perhaps this timeloop also explains how Anthony was able to capture the faces accurately of so many people without having to see their faces before... http://pbfcomics.com/comics/reset/

...Dreamwalker feared that once Ana finishes her journey, she would just be doomed to repeat the same process as the Ana before them, stuck in a vicious cycle of repetition, to watch herself go through the same misery as before.

If these powerful beings feared Andrew this much to put our universe stuck in a timeloop if this is true, then they should have thought of a more selfless solution, really. But I'm wondering what got them to fear Andrew so much to do that to our universe?

Hmm... What are your thoughts, opinions, and/or theories about all this, Scarred, Anthony?
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No. 811858 ID: 6e649f
File 149901880650.jpg - (0.98MB , 1748x2573 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 183.jpg )
811858

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDbc0KDBJ5o
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No. 812140 ID: 143250

Absolution's warning to Root scares me though. He warned Root that if he were to summon Andrew to this world, then this world wouldn't survive his presence. Absolution claimed that Andrew had lost his humanity and became a demon with all his powers, and that he had corrupted Root's mind.

And before you say our doubts are nothing to worry about, I must warn you that even Root has his own concerns. We've heard Root at one point questioning Andrew himself about this very issue during one of their meetings after that incident with Clara. After Absolution warned him not to bring Andrew into this world and went to meet up with Andrew, He was speaking out his worries over Absolution talking about Andrew like he was a devil. Root even questioned Andrew's decision to have Root make a pact with Absolution as Root was thinking if he did, Absolution would just kill Root in order to keep Andrew from entering. Granted, his doubts probably isn't as large as ours, but we've heard these concerns in his own words, and through the tone of his own voice.

I apologize, but It's making me believe from our perspective that if Root, the cult's leader himself, isn't 100% sure about bringing Andrew into this world, then I don't know if I can be 100% sure about helping bring Andrew to this world...

Also, I'm sorry about spying on their conversation by the way. But to be fair, it was an accident. It's more like we unintentionally heard their meeting at the time.
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No. 812141 ID: 143250

That said, I must also mention that we had once spoken with Andrew and one of us agreed to help him return as a human, but only if he redeems himself, and once he had shown us he's capable of humanity, we would help get his life back.

Needless to say, he said he didn't want to deal with redeeming himself as he did so many wrong things, that morality is meaningless to him, which is... worrying...

I'm sorry for saying all this about Andrew, but you must understand what perspective we've been seeing this whole situation in. I only wish to speak out my concerns.
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No. 812193 ID: 6e649f
File 149907949113.jpg - (1.69MB , 1748x2624 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 184.jpg )
812193

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fge7ASOalFg
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No. 812632 ID: 143250

Sorry for that pause, I needed to process what I heard my way of saying 4th of july weekend is keeping me busy. Btw, happy independence day over here :P

Andrew helped us get in contact with Cornhole? I wonder how? All this time, I thought I was doing this dimensional hopping and contacting with that riot police officer Cornhole on our own. All I was thinking was that I remembered there was a dimension just sitting around which housed a police officer that may have the possibility of knowing how bomb defusing works. I'm embarrassed to say that I never thought about how this was able to happen. Well, Credit where it is due, I should be thankful Andrew had helped us pull off that ridiculous stunt to save 93 at least.

Though, I don't know how Ana would feel about joining in a group that had caused a mass genocide on civilians even if the end justifies the means... Though I know there are members like Gretel and Godfrey who was trying to evacuate people despite being part of the cult that caused it. I remember around the start, Ana said she was uncomfortable about killing others and we've been trying to help her accomplish not murdering if it could be helped. Though there were some situations that admittedly came close to killing, like that person who fell off the building (I wonder if he is ok... was he an immortal?) Or...Clara... or almost considering leaving Rosaline alone to die after stabbing her. But for the most part, most of those moments were self defense, or from defending others. I guess bottom line is, Does the world really deserve being attacked by this fog? Hey Ana, can you explain what this world was like before we arrived to help you? before this fog? As you know, we have trouble remembering our pasts.
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No. 812642 ID: 6e649f
File 149916966199.jpg - (1.79MB , 1748x2608 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 185.jpg )
812642

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDFaKZJddcM
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No. 812913 ID: 780a88

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT6LFOIofRE
I'm against it. I've been listening to this sermon, and you know what? I don't buy a word they are saying.

This is too easy. And did you not hear whatever that warning from... Anthony? This strikes me as a plot by Andrew. Both he and Root have desired Ana, this is a bad sign Ana. If you put on that mask you are giving up. Everything you've done, everything we have strived for, THAT is a meaningless existence. You'd be be at the whim of them. Is that what you want? I remember a girl who stood before the Ash Tree and said the words I loved, the words I still live by, the words that made me step forward to guide you "I will stand for freedom!"

But now... You both just want to throw in the towel?! You want to give into these MURDERERS?! MONSTERS!? They are the ones who unleashed the fog, they are the ones who killed our friends Absolution, Derrick, so many others! And after hearing they might have given us a hand with 93, you want o put on that mask and take their dicks up the ass? Just get some lube and bend yourself over!?! Well to that I say NO!

We are not a bringer of nightmares, we are the Knight of Sheers! We stand for freedom from tyranny! from injustice! WE STAND FOR ALL WHO WILL NOT STAND IDLY BY AS YOU DESTROY EVERYTHING WE LOVE! JUST WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK WE ARE!?
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No. 812915 ID: 143250

Ana, please also consider the new friends you made along the journey thus far that put their faith in you in their own way, alive or dead, and how they would feel if you put on that mask. Clarence, Derrick, 93, Gaia, Absolution, AJ, Dreamwalker, Casper, The Ambassador, Wild Cat, the kids, One Horned Jack, the specter shop owner, the blacksmith, Cornhole, Logan... You know how painful it was after Laura and Boxhead left us alone. Imagine how the friends we made would feel if we left them. And don't forget, a promised was made to mother that we would see her again alive.
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No. 812987 ID: 6e649f
File 149924683488.jpg - (525.38KB , 1748x803 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 186.jpg )
812987

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jMFV55kTi8
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No. 813006 ID: 143250

Ana, you are stronger than you think. you have already done so many amazing things that you never dreamed of doing, saving people, defending yourself, and being able to negotiate out of bad situations. Don't let them think you aren't strong enough to survive on your own without their help.

And we've seen things that they have done that is very horrid, like a mother who had mutated her young daughter with that of a spider against her will, a member who after being cured from drug overdose by her doctor, and after being rejected by him after showing her love to him stabbed him to near death as thanks, a member who had beheaded another and as a cruel fate, kept him alive, and falsely accusing a woman of kidnapping and putting her in an unfair trial without a defense attorney, and putting her up against two prosecutors. So many bad things that I hope you wouldn't be at the receiving end of. It isn't as safe as you think it is if you join them.

Please don't let the path we've been on currently be torn apart further...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2DOcYC4PM4
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No. 813052 ID: 780a88

Ana, what do you stand for?
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No. 813082 ID: 6e649f
File 149928599372.jpg - (644.39KB , 1748x841 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 187.jpg )
813082

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz49_1VuFj0
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No. 813105 ID: 780a88

>>813082
Are you really going to give up that easily Ana? BecUse if you put on that mask, then you are giving up. You did not come this far just to sumbit now. You are stronger than them. You have the courage. I'll tell you something, if you have the power to stop these monsters, and try and you lose, then it's not your fault. But if you don't try, and we still lose, then it's all your fault. You've killed us all, and made every sacrifice that people have made for you worthless.

Put the mask down Ana. It's not worth it.
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No. 813129 ID: 6e649f
File 149929533997.jpg - (787.03KB , 1652x1222 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 188.jpg )
813129

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTAEi89V8Ck
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No. 813158 ID: 143250

...
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No. 813162 ID: 780a88

...

Fine. But I won't give up on you.
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No. 813189 ID: 780a88

>>813162
Örlög samtengdur, tengingar einu sinni brotinn ofinn saman. Það sem einu sinni var skipt er nú allt, vefurinn af seidr fléttin.

Hear me Ana, you may give up on me, you can me mad and furious at me. But, I will never give up on you. I believe in you. I won't have all the answers I won't even have the truth sometimes, just hear me out, this spell won't last long, all it does is allow me to talk to you one last time. And if it doesn't work, Fortune Ana will you tell her this?

I'm currently fighting something, far away from here. It's trying to gain control of you. Trying to influence your life far more than we would ever wish to go. I'll keep fighting it, because you are someone worth fighting for, just as everyone is. You have a kind heart Ana, so just listen to me just this once. The truth of the matter is this, I'm not strong enough to handle everything that life and fortune could throw at me. I know that down the road there are things that can bring me to my knees. I've seen many such circumstances in my life, and in yours, whether it's something that will happen to us, or some choice we've made and will have to reap the consequences of. And I could never, and cannot guarantee that we'll have someone to help us. But, I also know that there is time. For as long as you are alive, there will always be time. You can compose yourself, think about your next move, or what to do next, or even reach out for a friend.
And if you can't? Then that's okay. We can rest a bit more, think just a little bit more, and then we can try again. Because we can do that. Because I have made a promise to my self that I would be strong for you when you don't think you can be.
The life of a hero isn't an easy one, and it can even be trecherous, but you don't need strength or brains to whether through. All you need is thought and time, and for as long as you breathe, you will have all the worlds worth of it. Then, when you are ready, everything else falls into place...
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No. 813192 ID: 6e649f
File 149930464011.jpg - (0.95MB , 1748x1850 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 189.jpg )
813192

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kyk8e3zdjlQ
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No. 813198 ID: 780a88

No.

NO.

NO!

I REFUSE TO ACCEPT THIS. WAKE THE FUCK UP!

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No. 813328 ID: 6e649f
File 149933374438.jpg - (255.23KB , 1580x704 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 190.jpg )
813328

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10tSg1OQCZ0
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No. 813330 ID: 3583d1

>>813328
I will not accept this.

Before you go Ana, do me a favor see that graffiti? Touch it for a second? If nothing happens, the just fucking destroy it, find a rock and take your issues out on it.

After that just walk home bus is late anyway. By the way. When you hear someone running up behind you, trip them. Ass hat probably has it coming.
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No. 813337 ID: 143250

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XJxFAoiWSY

Bus isn't coming. Run home, the air doesn't smell right.

Maybe when you get home, you can invite Clarence or Derrick to your home, and socialize. I know they might seem weird, but maybe if you talk and get to know them more, they might actually be good people.

And when was the last time you called your parents? I'm sure they miss you...
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No. 813386 ID: 6e649f
File 149936233491.jpg - (1.84MB , 1691x3672 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 191.jpg )
813386

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg6RMxIsz48&start=00:00&end=04:20
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No. 813391 ID: 143250

*silently watches*
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No. 813395 ID: 143250

How were you able to control Desolation?
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No. 813439 ID: 09b125
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813439

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JellAa9gyJw
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No. 813446 ID: 780a88

>>813439
Disgusting...
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No. 813474 ID: 09b125
File 149939045188.jpg - (229.57KB , 1117x616 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 193.jpg )
813474

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No. 813480 ID: 780a88

...
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No. 813490 ID: 09b125
File 149939523849.jpg - (931.39KB , 1644x1834 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 194.jpg )
813490

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5mnDcZu0I0
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No. 813496 ID: 143250

You know, It's such a shame that people don't speak out how they really feel, until it is already too late...

What do I see you as? human. Just like 100% of everyone in this world. In the end, no matter how good or bad we all are, no matter how powerful, or weak, mortal or immortal, pacifist, or genocidal maniac, we are all humans... Why do I say that? because we are not perfect. Nobody is. No human is perfect. No amount of power or immortality will ever help us reach perfection.
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No. 813500 ID: 780a88

I see you as one who tried to take on the world, who was given powerful gifts and tried to make the world better with the gifts they were given. But they ended up collapsing under their own weight, you squandered your gift and are a sham. I've no doubt the world would be a better place if you died years ago. You know what that makes you? Human. In the end you and I are the same. You thought you could change the world, so did I. We are both on the edge of utter ruin. But we are human all the same...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJJ27NxYamY
Ana, it's been years since you heard me. I've had nothing to say to you because I still hate the person you've become. I don't have a lot to say to you, except I still haven't given up. I'll fix this. Somehow, someway, I'll fix this. I'm sorry.
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No. 813583 ID: 09b125
File 149942471799.jpg - (1.14MB , 1748x1792 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 195.jpg )
813583

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7CzrOPhIrs
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No. 813645 ID: 143250

Let me guess... Andrew?
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No. 813650 ID: 3583d1

>>813645
If that's true then I'm gonna be sick.
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No. 813670 ID: 09b125
File 149945909567.jpg - (614.71KB , 1748x2056 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 196.jpg )
813670

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5fpyzsAmdU
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No. 813685 ID: 3583d1

I feel ill watching this...
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No. 813719 ID: 09b125
File 149946755060.jpg - (809.97KB , 1748x2560 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 197.jpg )
813719

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bGAMlQWDjk
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No. 813728 ID: 143250

I see, so Ana can hear us after all. I'll respect her wishes not to talk to her. Instead, I think I'll talk to Desolation if that is alright. But for what it's worth, I'm happy to see you finally happy at last, Ana, even if we may not see eye to eye with the actions that were taken to reach it.

So, Desolation, I have some questions: back when Ana was making her choice, she destroyed scarred Ana's totem, yet she didn't destroy mine. Do you know Why was that, and what happened to it?

How was Ana able to keep you under control?

What happened to the rest of our friends? Casper, Gaia, Robbit and Falafaf, Rosaline's children, 93, Dreamwalker and Laura, Wild Cat... Are they all dead? are any of them alive?

And I know Ana wishes she wants to go back and do it all again. I just want to say, be careful what you wish for. Just wanted to mention, We other Anas went back in time with the same wish to do it all again, and lost our memories in the process, and failed to make progress. that might just happen if she decides to go back again like we did.
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No. 813729 ID: 31916e

>>813719
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piFJVwr1YYA
We don't hate you Ana, we never did. We love you.

We're dissapointed in you, dissapointed that you just... Gave in....

And we hate ourselves for letting you get to this point. That we are ultimately the ones who led you to it, to join everything you once swore against, to aid in the end of the world. To just be a pawn of fate...

And we are still trying to fix our mistake, haven't you noticed how absent we've been. We're watching a literal hell. We are stuck in a kind unending limbo, where we have to watch this future and relive our own failures every day. How could we not feel disgusted at it. I feel revulsion that I am standing here, and rage that I can't do anything about it. You off all people should know what it's like to feel helpless...

But I won't accept it. I refuse to watch this farce. With any luck, I'll fix it. Hate me if you want, chances are you still do, curse my very existance. Why not. It's just more wood on my pyre. But I still care about you, and I can't let this go. It's just who I am. I would pay any price, make any sacrifice to change this, to be your friend once again. To lead you to better future...

Goodbye Ana. Perhaps for the last time...
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No. 813753 ID: 09b125
File 149947228405.jpg - (353.85KB , 1476x1083 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 198.jpg )
813753

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF938UAZC6U
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No. 813770 ID: 143250

Okay. No further questions.

I won't bother with what you worked up for, I don't really care about it anymore. As of now, I've found a much more powerful threat that needs to be dealt with, larger than any of the enemies we were fighting up against when we were together way back then, even more powerful than Stitch, or perhaps even more powerful than Root, Desolation, Ana, or even Andrew himself. So I can't even be bothered with trying to change this timeline any longer, or convince Ana to change her ways anymore.

That said, enjoy the rewards of your victory. And again, I'm happy you were able to find meaning to your life, Ana. I'd say goodbye now, but we're kind of stuck here at the moment.
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No. 813774 ID: 780a88

>>813753
Then she can stay here. Time has no meaning, I've found out that this whole world is currently at the whim of a Mary Sue with a the power to control time. So if you want, you can stay here. I but I refuse to accept it and just go belly up.

Somewhere in this multiverse there is another Ana about to make a fatal mistake because of me. And if I can fix it, if I can defy fate...

Let me ask you this... "Pirate" Ana, if you knew that your son was doomed, that everyone you loved was going to die, what would you do to save them? Because that is my goal. I don't want to see anyone else die. If you are happy here, the. You can stay here. But I will never be happy until I know my little boy can live. Don't you get it? Every failure is a reminder that I've not only failed you, but him. I would die for him, if it meant he could live...

Surely you can understand that...
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No. 813789 ID: 09b125
File 149947876760.jpg - (205.85KB , 1116x800 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 199.jpg )
813789

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKz2jZN3HUE
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No. 813792 ID: 780a88

>>813789
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdRzphj_-cE
I DONT CARE ABOUT THE CONSEQUENCES ANYMORE!

Not only do I not know the consequences, I don't care...

Stay here be happy. I'll leave you here, you deserve it, why would you want me around anyway? You hate me.

But why I don't I deserve to be happy...? I don't want to see you punished for anymore of my mistakes. But I have a future that I have to fight for as well. I'm glad you found yours...
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No. 813836 ID: 143250

What are you getting worked up for, Pirate Ana? I already said I would leave your timeline alone for you to enjoy without our interference. Don't you remember? there are multiple timelines in this world. If we go back in time, we wouldn't be messing with your timeline at all, it will just be another Ana on her own little journey. Meanwhile, you can just live a happy life being immortal with your family...

...unless you aren't truly happy with your outcome... Well, it's not my concern anymore. As I said, I have bigger things to worry about right now than ponder such things like the purpose in life.

...Cera Mortus may have told you how this world functions, but lets just say while she may be correct, she does not know the entire truth. That is all I'm going to say on that matter.
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No. 813884 ID: 09b125
File 149950851115.jpg - (409.39KB , 1664x1944 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 200.jpg )
813884

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuK7hhiGxRM
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No. 813891 ID: 143250

*stays silent*
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No. 813922 ID: 780a88

*silence*
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No. 813935 ID: 91ee5f

>>813891
>>813922
SILENCE!!!!! I keel you!
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No. 813938 ID: 143250

>>813935
lol
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No. 813939 ID: 09b125

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI2WuKFX7u0
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No. 813943 ID: 09b125
File 149953544672.jpg - (1.77MB , 2697x4308 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 201.jpg )
813943

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrOPKhFVd5o
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No. 813950 ID: 143250

No thank you, But thanks for offering to have Roto tell us about your actions. I'm sure you've done many great things that made you a good person in your eyes. But honestly, it doesn't matter to us. We don't really have the time to worry or care about judging you for all your deeds, good or bad, as Unfortunately, There is sadly a much larger problem we need to deal with...

And really, you say you've done a lot of good things, but from my experience in that journey, I have found there is no good and bad, or light and darkness. Really, it is all grey.

But I'm sure you still want to let us know. Go ahead and do that. But honestly, if you really want to let us know of your actions, I prefer it be from your own mouth, Ana, rather than Roto. Only so that I know for sure you are confident enough to talk about your deeds. Thanks for understanding.
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No. 813961 ID: 780a88

.... nah.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctF-dVNR4jo
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No. 813963 ID: 143250

>>813950
https://youtu.be/KaxWAwdJMA4?t=28s
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No. 813986 ID: 09b125
File 149955430386.jpg - (910.25KB , 1876x2403 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 202.jpg )
813986

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_OhM86-zcw
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No. 813987 ID: 09b125
File 149955446311.jpg - (94.24KB , 1268x408 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 203.jpg )
813987

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-T8u7RJii0
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No. 814018 ID: 780a88

... meh...
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No. 814026 ID: 143250

*sigh*

I don't know why you need to use Roto to tell us those things and not tell us yourself. It makes me think you yourself aren't too sure or even proud of yourself for the actions you took to gain this peace you worked tremendously hard for, and if your accomplishments were justified or not. It just feels you still need to use someone else to tell others about your good deeds to reassure that you are a good person doing the right things. In a way, it makes me remember how you were full of indecision about a lot of things and needed our help from to make a lot of difficult decisions for you. And the fact that you see us as vengeful as Roto puts it or that you say we are haunting you saddens me.

And I don't know why you are trying so hard to make us think any different of you. We already said we accepted how you obtained your victory even if it had deeply saddened us, and we have already accepted our punishment and sufferings from a monster in our limbo for the actions we ourselves have taken. In a way, our fate is that similar of the Ash tree, we are suffering, but we are only seeing your actions in an uncaring neutral light, thus we don't really have any opinion. as what the Ash tree said through his painful existence: "no one see's itself as a bad guy. There is a reason why everyone does anything and it all comes down to perspective."

That said, I still don't know how to feel about you, anything, or even ourselves anymore. We've lost everything, we have nothing to gain, we're confused on where to proceed, we don't have meaning, really nothing really matters.

That said, I'm glad you were able to achieve peace in this world at the very least, But at the same time it saddens me what actions you took to obtain your glory. you went with a group that used the fog and other means to kill so many innocent lives to reach those goals for whatever reason without any warnings, you went with a group that brought upon so many maniacs like Stitch, or Jimmy, You've betrayed a lot of people such as Logan, Absolution, Gaia, Dreamwalker, and ourselves, and you even followed a man that had made your nightmare a living hell killing your friend Absolution, and even threatening to rape you.

Pirate Ana, Why can't you just accept and respect our opinion of you and everything else like we have accepted your opinion of us?
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No. 814042 ID: 780a88

>>814026
Yep...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCUaM060i0I
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No. 814045 ID: 09b125
File 149956603563.jpg - (487.05KB , 1748x1665 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 204.jpg )
814045

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDM3muS45kw
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No. 814052 ID: 780a88

>>814045
...

I KNEW IT!
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No. 814054 ID: 780a88
File 149956743482.jpg - (2.67MB , 3024x4032 , IMG_3909.jpg )
814054

THIS WILL NOT STAND!
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No. 814058 ID: 143250

...Finish what exactly? you don't even know what we want. Hell, I don't even know what I want. Do whatever. If you're going to destroy us, go ahead. But it won't make any difference what the end result will be.

...Absurdity really has a bad producer if he allowed for him to die, and let this Mary Sue take control of everything...

Psst... Scarred, what would happen if we were to contact Mokap in his universe, and ask him to let us speak with his father about this madness, and Absurdity's death? Surly with how this is going, this must be breaking some sort of rule, or must be some sort of breach of contract, or at least bad for business, right? Hell, I don't think MaryAna Sue even signed any sort of contract with Absurdity's producer
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No. 814063 ID: 780a88

>>814058
Good idea! you go try and get a hold of him. Hell I don't even think Absurdity is necessarily dead, I think she is just toying with us. We might be about to get a hold of him through an outside line like that! I'm gonna go stall Maryana Sue, or Essence, or who or whatever she is. GO!
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No. 814173 ID: 09b125
File 149960319160.jpg - (729.87KB , 1712x2264 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 205.jpg )
814173

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1MuBCwVWoI
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No. 814188 ID: 143250

Falafaf! My teacher! How long has it been? How was that date you had after we were forcefully taken away from your dimension? Who was your boyfriend? Which dress did you choose for it? What happened to Dervan? how did your father's deal with the Curtains Wielder, and the Whisper went? we're still waiting on that story... err not to sound impatient or anything of course, and speaking of which, how is your father doing? Is he still alive? I know the last time we met, he was slowly dying and needed this universe to stay alive

....

Oh whoops. Sorry, Pirate Ana. I forgot that other people can't hear us :(. Maybe you can... pass those messages on to Falafaf? I missed her. Please?
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No. 814203 ID: 09b125
File 149961441503.jpg - (638.63KB , 1702x2290 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 206.jpg )
814203

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgZj9gExztQ
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No. 814205 ID: 143250

Falafaf! Are you okay!? I'm so sorry that happened to you! I don't want to see anyone hurt you :(. Please don't think badly of Ana for what she did to you. She's having a rough time right now for whatever reason.

I really wish there was some way to talk to you again, my teacher. I felt happy, relaxed, and safe with you around when I used to visit you.
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No. 814209 ID: 143250

Falafaf! if you can hear me, please call the Dimensional and Reality Guardians! something terribly horribly wrong is happening or going to happen to this universe!

Ana, for the love of the ex janitor of this universe, Absurdity please relay that message if she didn't hear me.
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No. 814234 ID: 780a88

>>814209
>>814203
SHUT UP! ALL OF YOU!

Fortune, I'm sorry to say this, but if you want your teacher to live, shut up! Or Essence or Maryana or Whoever will kill her too!

As for you, Ana. Fuck you. You've not only let yourself be taken in by evil, but the only person you will reason with is a murdering, interdimensional Goblin, and she has poisioned you against us. If you can't I understand that, then I will make you understand! YOU HAVE FORGOTTEN THE FACE OF YOUR FATHER! YOU ARE A DISGRACE TO HUMANITY AND THE MORE YOU LISTEN TO HER, THE MORE SHE PULLS YOU DOWN WITH HER, AND BEFORE TOO LONG SHE WILL KILL YOU ALONG WITH US ALL! IF NONE OF YOU WILL HELP ME I WILL KILL HER MYSELF!

HERE ME NOW, ESSENCE! THERE IS A NOOSE AROUND YOUR NECK AND RAVEN ON EACH OF YOUR SHOULDERS! I'M COMING FOR YOU!

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No. 814236 ID: 09b125
File 149962501019.jpg - (257.22KB , 1457x562 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 207.jpg )
814236

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcDnfFLku2U
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No. 814239 ID: 143250

>>814236
If that is the case, then there really is no point in staying here much longer, now is there? There are plenty of other universes that need our help that isn't under your control that you took from Absurdity. Really, nothing matters here anymore in your corrupted universe to me. Do what you want, I've got other universes to save. If you want a grand finale, go ahead and have it. I'm probably not going to attend it. You can't force me.

I'm starting to see the reasoning as to why Robbit had destroyed the universe he came from, and the universe he created. It probably was in disarray like this one became when Absurdity lost control of it, or perhaps far worse.
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No. 814260 ID: 780a88

>>814236
Wow... Thanks for showing, I was hoping you would. Now I my spell can finally take effect. And the svardstav I threw at you earlier can finally hit you! Nice going, champ! Pain and suffering? I'll start learning on you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSdUZhgOPe0
go look in the bottom of the disthread "talking to this douchebag" to see what I am talking about if you forget what I am talking about
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No. 814277 ID: 09b125
File 149963186146.jpg - (142.30KB , 1028x560 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 208.jpg )
814277

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9IQmhfGEhU
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No. 814280 ID: 143250

Don't take the bait, Scarred. It isn't worth it anymore. Instead, let's just leave. Maybe we can try to create our own universe and make our own story, just like Robbit did. You interested Scarred? One of us can be a producer, the other can be the janitor. Leave this all behind. We're obviously unwanted here.
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No. 814296 ID: 780a88

I'd like that, but if we did, I think this bitch would follow... she won't allow us to be happy, pain and suffering right? Better to just finish it now...
(Dont worry, Fortune! I've got myself a plan!)
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No. 814316 ID: 780a88
File 149963675276.jpg - (1.30MB , 2811x2902 , IMG_3934.jpg )
814316

Ah...
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No. 814317 ID: 780a88
File 149963678535.jpg - (1.66MB , 2433x4032 , IMG_3935.jpg )
814317

Here it comes...
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No. 814320 ID: 09b125
File 149963735182.jpg - (353.89KB , 1684x1472 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 209.jpg )
814320

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRvNLlIzLk4
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No. 814331 ID: c304bc

Well that all depends if you are willing to be flexible. See I don't to to back all the way too the beginning, and since Pirate Ana has stated she would chose it all over again, I want to go before she even accepted to go see Cela. Give me that and I won't attack you. If you continue to mess with us, then I see you as completely fair game. I know killing you might have some pretty nasty repercussions, but there are other means of keeping you away, some of which are very, very, nasty...

But the truth is, I'd rather us let bygones be bygones. We both walk away with nothing more than a headache for our troubles. Get me?
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No. 814334 ID: 09b125
File 149964036143.jpg - (231.04KB , 1185x1234 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 210.jpg )
814334

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTwyaIo9ADk
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No. 814342 ID: c304bc

You can if you want to but im gonna continue to fight for it. So I think ill just finish you now if you gonna cooperate. Pain and suffering, am I right?
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No. 814346 ID: 09b125
File 149964392467.jpg - (156.57KB , 857x1087 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 210 a.jpg )
814346

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgApehuGp04
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No. 814347 ID: 09b125
File 149964400662.jpg - (1.64MB , 2480x4678 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 211.jpg )
814347

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17fVBeLVlqA
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No. 814349 ID: 780a88
File 149964402430.jpg - (1.71MB , 2545x4030 , IMG_3936.jpg )
814349

Oh by the way, incoming death curse...
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No. 814350 ID: 780a88
File 149964413665.jpg - (2.12MB , 4032x2962 , IMG_3939.jpg )
814350

OK C'MON FORTUNE WE GOTTA GO!!!

GOGOGOGOGOGO!!!!
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No. 814396 ID: 143250

Whoa, whats going on? I was napping. Who were you aiming that at? I really hope you've thought long and hard about this, and not acting out of a whim :(.
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No. 814403 ID: 780a88

>>814396
(go check the disthread to see what happened, help me out here!)
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No. 814512 ID: 09b125
File 149968093230.jpg - (677.78KB , 1748x2265 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 212.jpg )
814512

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9PxOanFjxQ
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No. 814523 ID: 143250

Punch this nosy guy's face, in the face https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwWqFRsOcaY
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No. 814536 ID: 780a88

>>814523
... don't do thst.
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No. 814555 ID: 143250

>>814536
Does it matter at this point? Might as well have some fun, right?

Besides, he is immortal.
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No. 814561 ID: 3583d1

>>814555
*sigh*

Look I'm just as bummed out as you are right now. Okay? My plan went down in fucking flames, so we're just kinda stuck here for a while. But here's the deal, to be honest, I don't want Pirate Ana to die, but I don't want to see her do something we're all going to regret. If she wants, I'll help her. But I won't let her, or you for that matter, try and wreck this. We have one chance to end her pain and this... civil war, alright? One. Chance. If we do this we can go back to our own time and see if we can't continue where we really left off. Pirate Ana here can live on, and we can maybe find some peace. But I need your help, and punching Lazlo isn't really gonna do that for any of us. It's just gonna get in more trouble, and that's something we can't afford right now. If she's fucked, so are we.

Are you going to help me or not?

Also Ana, here's the deal. I know you don't want us around, fuck I don't blame you. I pretty much gave you the finger and shoved it in your face. I'm implusive and brash, and... *sigh* look to be honest I'm proud that you worked so well with Godfrey. It sounds like he might even still be alive, so that's a win in my book. But me and colleague here are kinda stuck here. So we need your help to get home, and the only way we can do that is by ending this "civil war." By the sound of it, this cult has pretty much started to fall apart after Root died. Am I right? I imagine various factions are springing up each claiming legitimate rule to the throne. So before you punch Lazlo, and I hope you don't, I would like you to educate us on what's going on. If we can end this whole thing, we go back in time, you get to stay here, and we can maybe find some peace. Does this sound agreeable?
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No. 814592 ID: 09b125
File 149971799876.jpg - (898.19KB , 1748x2696 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 213.jpg )
814592

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmK5HFiGWL0
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No. 814597 ID: 3583d1

>>814592
Hmm... Well, the Civil War I'm referencing is something Essence brought up. She said we were the cause of it somehow. So i'm not exactly sure what this is going to mean. Maybe the simple act of us being on bad terms with each other is a civil war, or maybe something is going to happen. I don't know. But as for what you are planning to do, Ana. I think I might have an idea of what it is... If it is what I think it is, then I might have some work around, but essence will need to help me, but hey she likes seeing pain and suffering, so maybe she'll help me to help you... I don't know...
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No. 814693 ID: 143250

Red Ulster? Is that another dimmensional being? I know we are against immortality, but genocide doesn't seem like solution...

hm, How do you guys deal with overpopulation of your world with people being immortal? just asking.
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No. 814729 ID: 780a88

>>814693
It is certainly no one that I have ever heard of. If I had to wager a guess, I'd say Red Ulster is an alias for someone. Might even be someone we know. Or it could be someone else entirely. Who knows.
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No. 814770 ID: 09b125
File 149976278214.jpg - (1.24MB , 2480x3192 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 214.jpg )
814770

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aioXn0ut6gE
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No. 814771 ID: 3583d1

>>814770
I always thought Luvia would make a nice bar singer
(which is actually hillarious as I am actually working on new drawing of her singing a song lol)
And I see that Logan has been quite busy... I guess it would be fair to say that you and he are not on speaking terms... Probably more of a "kill on sight deal"...

*sigh*

Man, everything here just depresses me. Sorry I am dragging you down...

Honestly though, I don't care for people who try and shove religion down peoples throats, even if they are preaching about a friend... Thank him for his time and move on.
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No. 814821 ID: 143250

>>814771
>Honestly though, I don't care for people who try and shove religion down peoples throats, even if they are preaching about a friend... Thank him for his time and move on.

Hm, I wonder what a god like Morpheus would say about what you said?

But indeed. Same thing go for atheists trying to get people to stop believing in gods. Let people do their thing.

...Unless it is Pastafarian. All hail the Flying Spagehtti Monster...

right off track. Just keep moving. The sooner you can get this done, the sooner you can be happier, Ana.
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No. 814884 ID: 09b125
File 149981341312.jpg - (401.98KB , 1642x1409 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 215.jpg )
814884

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zvQoPyY2XE
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No. 814885 ID: 780a88

>>814884
... Wild Cat... what has happened to you...?

What are you going to do Ana?
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No. 814899 ID: 143250

Can this wait, Ana? we're going to be seeing an art gallery... Want to come with? it's held at Falafaf's and Robbit's old home apparently... wait, got an invitation?
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No. 814930 ID: 09b125
File 149982315896.jpg - (595.51KB , 1748x2128 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 216.jpg )
814930

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMIOhuCteZo
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No. 814931 ID: 780a88

>>814930
Dreamwalker is down there... isn't he?
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No. 814943 ID: 143250

>>814931
...
*puts hand over Moon Card*

I'm glad you still care about AJ throughout all this time. I wonder if he still see's his mother Gaia from time to time.

Anyway, Lets get this over with.
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No. 814946 ID: 780a88

>>814943
No.

If what I think is about to happen, then maybe I can stop it. I think I have a way...
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No. 815071 ID: 09b125
File 149985370840.jpg - (217.82KB , 1748x1111 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 217.jpg )
815071

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7F97e4ZOHc
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No. 815114 ID: 143250

*grabs Moon Card*

Hi Dreamwalker. I'm guessing you didn't take my warning to not underestimate Ana, and leave the cult alone and just evacuate the innocent people, Laura and Gaia to safety to a new universe with the Curtains Wielder. And now you are in the same situation Me and Scarred has seen your future self in, about to be stabbed to death.

Can't say I didn't see this coming, because I literally did see this coming.

Ana, I already know what you are going to do, and I know you really don't want AJ to see or hear what is going to happen. But I think AJ is old enough to have to learn to live with this reality. You can't baby him forever, he needs to know and learn to adapt to the horrors of this world. If not for him, do it for yourself so I that I know for sure that you are confident enough in what you are to do. If you keep this a secret from AJ, then you will have to live with the guilt eating up at you every day. We should know.

You know I'm right, Ana. Remove the eyepatch. I know you will, in my vision, I saw both your eyes. One way or another, you are going to remove your eyepatch. It might as well be under your terms, Ana. Let AJ see his uncle for the last time.
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No. 815115 ID: 3583d1
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815115

>>815071
Ana... I can't let you do this.

Hasn't there been enough killing? Enough pain? I know what it is you want. But I can't allow you to do this. I can't allow you to do everything Root did to us. I just can't let you stoop to his level.

But I can't kill you either...
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No. 815117 ID: 3583d1

So...

*drops Gungnir*

If one must suffer so that you can live...

*Summons a knife from the air*

So be it...

SCHLCHKT!
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No. 815120 ID: 3583d1
File 149987343887.jpg - (1.67MB , 3021x3488 , IMG_3941.jpg )
815120

... please... take it...
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No. 815142 ID: 09b125
File 149987894165.jpg - (1.29MB , 1748x2480 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 218.jpg )
815142

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQovVZXREOo
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No. 815172 ID: 143250

*puts other hand on moon card. Both hands now on card*

Hey Ana, you're probably not listening to a word I'm saying at this point, but it was never my intention to to stop this timeline you worked hard to form and live in from existing. I don't want to take that away from you. I only wish for your timeline to continue existing so you can continue being happy here while we ourselves will leave you all alone never to return to find our own happiness, and travel through an alternative timeline with a different Ana before we met up with Black Tomato and made the decision to see those people. It's not like if we go back and make a different choice to Black tomato, this timeline will cease to exist... unless you don't want us to leave you and just live in this timeline with you? is that it?

And will you really be escaping your past this way though? even if you kill him, you will still be cursed with your memories of your accomplishments and failures. And those memories of us together are what made you who you are today, believe it or not. If you completely escape the past, and completely forget it, you won't be the same person who triumphed against all odds and succeeded in gaining peace in this world that your past formed you to be. Plus, killing him will only add another needless sacrifice that will form to guilt to haunt you for the rest of your life, and I can't bear to see you do that to yourself.

But hey, we're only illusions, right?
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No. 815180 ID: 3583d1

>>815142
Damn... another way I think I can help, and I fail again...

Do you know why I want you to have this Ana? Why if Essence, or just some higher power will allow it, make us flesh and blood again if only for a short while, I will give it to you? Because of your children. I know what it's like to be a mother, the joy, the unconditional love you feel. But even the thought of losing them... it would be worse than death itself...

But Fortune Ana is right, if you kill him now, it's just going to be another haunting memory. Guilt is a powerful thing, I feel it every day. Every day I am forced to confront the mistakes of my past, worse, I'm confronted with the guilt of what I've done to you on your journey. I don't want you to live with the same feelings I have. And I'm willing to sacrifice all I have to ensure you do have to make this choice, that you can be with your family. But please, I beg you, on my knees, don't do this...
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No. 815187 ID: 3583d1

>>815172
>>815180
Hey. Did someone say higher power? I can hear you guys you know, even kinda see you. And first off all, yeah I did heed your warning. But, well long story short in the end it was either me or Laura when the cult raided our camp, so I went willingly, she fled with Logan. I hope she okay...

As for the whole flesh and blood thing, afraid I couldn't help you there, we could do it in my realm and it might stick, but there's no real way of knowing. Besides this seal keeps my powers down so I can't escape. But I bet AJ could do it, if he's got all the powers of my brother, then he could materialize you guys and you can do whatever kind of deal you want. I mean hell bro did it back at his last stand, only reason he didn't do it for Root was he didn't want to bring that demon through right? Eh, but what do I know...

And I don't think they are illusions Ana, I think you want them to be that so it makes it easier for you to deny them. But they're real, and each of them has regret that they feel, and they care about you, you don't have to be God to see that.

I don't want to die, shit I don't think anyone is ever ready for their time. Maybe I'm just trying to save my self before I bite the dust. But if it's gonna happen however, it's gonna happen. But I've always believed no one is tied to fate so tightly, they couldn't find their own way. Buf, if you really see no other way, then I'll accept whatever is coming...
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No. 815218 ID: 09b125
File 149989629962.jpg - (834.93KB , 1357x2408 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 219.jpg )
815218

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLbNEl1HquM
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No. 815228 ID: 09b125
File 149989764467.jpg - (1.01MB , 2480x1961 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 220.jpg )
815228

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EdWvkSP-1Q
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No. 815254 ID: 3583d1

>>815228
STOP, AJ!MOTHER GAIA, SOMEONE STOP HER!
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No. 815258 ID: 09b125
File 149990140606.jpg - (607.66KB , 2192x1498 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 221.jpg )
815258

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R1gnlIQtLM
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No. 815279 ID: 3583d1

I will pay ANYTHING! Just stop this madness!
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No. 815292 ID: 09b125
File 149990665313.jpg - (440.42KB , 1076x1272 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 222.jpg )
815292

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPhiJGFPRLk
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No. 815311 ID: 3583d1

>>815292
Fine, I'm brash, impulsive, and I rush into things. I'm sorry, for the sake of Ana, Dreamwalker, for everyone I will gladly swallow my pride.
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No. 815317 ID: 09b125
File 149990986576.jpg - (425.00KB , 1060x1143 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 223.jpg )
815317

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIL_2gVu2Oo
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No. 815323 ID: 3583d1

>>815317
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MYAGyZlBY0
... And? That's it? Alright, you are talking to a woman who literally just gouged out her own eye to say she's sorry and wants to help. So i'm fine with saying this.
"I am sorry for my stupidity, I am not worthy of your grace. I am worthless worm compared to you and sometimes I can't control my own tongue, because I use it to suck a bag of dicks."
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No. 815431 ID: 09b125
File 149993578165.jpg - (435.02KB , 1116x1360 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 224.jpg )
815431

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW6wfXPeJTw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MHRZnl-Cp8
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No. 815435 ID: cc3193

If I am to give my life while on my knees, all I ask for is a clean death, a warriors death...

*goes down*

I ask you, Essence of Life to forgive my transgressions, to save Ana, and to take my friend, fortune Ana back in time...
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No. 815436 ID: 09b125
File 149993835062.jpg - (293.62KB , 1090x904 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 225.jpg )
815436

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF9JAVUtcbg
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No. 815437 ID: 3583d1
File 149993871950.jpg - (1.34MB , 2159x3728 , IMG_3957.jpg )
815437

>>815435
skera...
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No. 815438 ID: 3583d1

>>815437
I accept this...
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No. 815439 ID: 3583d1
File 149993986932.jpg - (2.33MB , 3021x3492 , IMG_3961.jpg )
815439

>>815436
NOT!
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No. 815441 ID: 09b125
File 149994231798.jpg - (0.96MB , 1700x2252 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 226.jpg )
815441

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1RaqV0x1SY
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No. 815467 ID: cc3193

>>815441
You think I honestly care about what you can do to me? Chances are I've already had worse pain done to me... what's left for you? Torture? I've had that done to me. Try and break my will? Done that a thousand times over. Make me relive my grief? Every day I'm confronted with the fact that my son is dead, that pain is worse than anything you could ever do to me. Take away a woman's own child, and you pretty much don't have anything left to lose.

But I will apologize. Because while I know there isn't a thing you can do do to me, you can do things to Fortune Ana. You can do things to Ana now. For their sakes, I apologize, for my grievous overstepping, for all that I have done here. On my knees I accept this... I accept this...
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No. 815482 ID: 09b125
File 149996375461.jpg - (803.65KB , 1580x1674 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 227.jpg )
815482

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImpkJJQdMI4
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No. 815498 ID: 3583d1

>>815482
Well I've already had my lesson in humility today... I don't know... Charity?
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No. 815528 ID: 09b125
File 149997919036.jpg - (1.08MB , 1748x2180 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 228.jpg )
815528

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75oHMnjbWiw
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No. 815534 ID: cc3193

>>815528
...
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No. 815715 ID: b16910
File 150004438326.jpg - (4.03MB , 2480x5972 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 229.jpg )
815715

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbHY7vBAp4o
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No. 815757 ID: 143250

*pockets moon card again*
*silently raises hand to ask a question*
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No. 815768 ID: 3583d1

... Okay? Um...
*raises hand too*
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No. 817145 ID: 0787bc
File 150057654924.jpg - (379.08KB , 1748x1605 , 1.jpg )
817145

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No. 817150 ID: 80b588

>>817145
Alright... so then what is the purpose of the dice?
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No. 817162 ID: 143250

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V424znK8m48
So only one of us will participate in apologizing to Ana and try to make her apologize for her actions... alright. I wonder which one of us will do it. And I wonder what will the other one of us will do? Wait here? Meditate?

Really, I don't know at this point what to do next even if we go back. I already feel guilty for using Ana as a puppet, and continue to do so if we go back. I don't even know if I want to take down Root anymore. I think I only wish for her is to learn to make her own decision and not be under anyone's control, including our control, and not rely too much on others and live a life not as a gamepiece, but as herself with her own choices. There is a way for her to escape this fate. I know there is. In fact, her attacking Dreamwalker even if the results were the same, ended differently with different dialouge than my vision showed. It stands to reason her fate being stuck as a gamepiece can be changed despite what Essence said. Besides, game pieces can very easily go missing by it's players, or gods at this point, right?

You know, when Ana made the choice to put on the Bringer of Nightmares mask, even though I wasn't too happy of the result, I was at least relieved to know that she finally learned to stop following orders from others, including ourselves like a puppet, and live her own life by her own choices, but after hearing Essence had influenced her into that decision, and continued to do so from suggesting her to live life as a soldier for Root, to attacking dreamwalker, I guess in the end, she never escaped her fate as a puppet. She only switched puppeteers.


Also, I owe you an apology for all this, Robbit for running my large mouth and revealing Essence to Absurdity. Really, my conversation was directed towards Scarred and no one else and I figured since Absurdity was pretty much neutral about everything, and I assumed he already knew everything that goes on in this universe as its janitor, and most likely knew who Essence are beforehand, I thought it wouldn't really matter. Turns out I overestimated his knowledge of this universe and Essense. If you wish to humiliate me or punish me, go ahead, I deserve it. If I see Absurdity alive again, I'll have to ask him to give us a private room to discuss private things with only us Anas.

if you want to know how to roll a dice in tgchan, look here: https://tgchan.org/kusaba/news.php?p=faq[/spoiler]
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No. 817174 ID: 80b588

I also owe you an apology Robbit, I felt I could challenge Essence, and now I pay for my pride...

Alright, so who will be the one to roll and who get the apology? I will volunteer for either.
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No. 817180 ID: 143250

>>817174
It might be best if you do it, Scarred. You did anger Ana when you told her she would be at fault and responsible for everyone's demise, and I feel she would want to hear an apology from you most of all. Also, you do seem the most dedicated to want to go back in time. I see it is only fitting.
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No. 817183 ID: 80b588

>>817180
So be it then.
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No. 817187 ID: 0787bc
File 150058833667.jpg - (161.47KB , 1180x784 , 2.jpg )
817187

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No. 817191 ID: 143250

Good luck Scarred. Don't worry about me. I'm going to do some thinking.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjVmeKWOsEU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uKIeamPi2Y
when your ready, type dice 1d6 on the email textbox
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No. 817196 ID: 80b588

>>817191
Thanks, best of luck to you too.
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No. 817200 ID: 7161c9

Throw the dice then
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No. 817247 ID: 143250
File 150061332320.jpg - (109.71KB , 607x283 , typethis.jpg )
817247

>>817196
To scarred: if you need to know how to use the tgchan dice function, refer to the picture for visual aid :)
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No. 817252 ID: 80b588

rolled 4 = 4

Here we go...
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No. 817273 ID: 0787bc
File 150062921927.jpg - (904.04KB , 1748x3552 , 3.jpg )
817273

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No. 817286 ID: 3583d1

>>817273
Ahhhhaaahhaa... Fuck... that hurts...

I don't know where Dreamwalker is, and this isn't a trick Ana, but I want to go back to before any of this happened, this is what I have to do.
Ana, you can hurt me all you want, hell you will probably make me look like did at the end of my journey... but it doesn't matter. The reason I switched places with Dreamwalker, was so that I could tell you I'm sorry. I'm sorry for the way I made you feel all those years ago, I'm sorry for all the things I've said to you that made you doubt who you are, and who you've wanted to be. The reason I pushed you was because I had failed in my journey. In the end I won my battles but it was a hollow victory and I was left with nothing. I wanted you to have everything I never did, because I thought if I can give you everything that I lost and help you keep it, you would know even greater happiness than I ever did. I see now how selfish I was, I was practically living my past mistakes through you. And as I slowly regained my memories, I relived every moment of grief that I experienced in my journey. But that doesn't excuse anything, it shaped the way I treated you, my pride and my rage hurt you. And I can never forgive myself for it. All I want is to say that I am sorry for everything, I want you to live, I want you to be happy, and I want you to know how sorry I am.
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No. 817338 ID: 0787bc
File 150067411680.jpg - (964.42KB , 2116x3662 , 4.jpg )
817338

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No. 817345 ID: 3583d1

That was the easy part... The second half.. I don't know if you will do at this point...

But if it succeeds, then we're gone. You stay, and we return to another time to correct our mistakes. But in order to do that I need something from you, and I don't think you will give it to me... Not now, maybe not ever...

But I will ask you a question. Why couldn't you tell us about your life? Why have someone else do it for you? I fail to understand why you wouldn't just tell us yourself.
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No. 817347 ID: 3583d1

Also, there is something that I don't understand. You say that this is the future you fought for, that this is what you wanted. Why? Why is this a future in which you want to be a part of? What about this was appealing to you, you never struck me a cruel person before. I just don't understand why this is something you wanted...
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No. 817358 ID: 0787bc
File 150068175144.jpg - (677.38KB , 1748x2480 , 5.jpg )
817358

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No. 817364 ID: 3583d1

>>817358
Ana, please. Just hear me out okay? I don't want to bargain, I want to listen. This whole time, since the very beginning, I have not listened to what you want, you have heard only what we want. Please tell me what it is YOU want and why you want it. And then I will tell you what I want, why I have gone to such lengths to strive for it. I know we can never see eye-to-eye, but maybe we can just come to some kind of understanding. You can leave me chained up or not. I don't have the will or drive to fight you. But please, all I want right now is to talk with you... at least give me that.
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No. 817501 ID: 0787bc
File 150072419803.jpg - (763.58KB , 1880x2983 , 6.jpg )
817501

The song for this part is Strong Enough by Cher
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No. 817531 ID: fa044c

>>817501
I see. That makes me sad to hear that, because I don't hate you Ana, I could never truly hate you. Do you know what I want Ana? And it's the same reason I am not going to ever hurt you. Because this whole time what I have strived for most of all, I just want to see my son again. I guess you could call me a fallen, or maybe a broken hero. I won my war but lost everyone I loved in the process, including him. He was only one year old. And I thought that if I could just make sure he lives and that he is happy, somehow, even if I am not a part of his life, then I could rest.

It's that same reason why I can't hate you, or why I don't want to hurt you. Because your kids need you, just as much as you need them. But why are you so intent on burying your past Ana? Do you think we are some kind of chain keeping you down? Is that why you trapped Dreamwalker like this? Because you wanted him to feel as you do, chained to events in your past? What happened so long ago that made you like this? No one is born evil, and I don't think you are, but I think you are trying so hard to convince others and even yourself that you are harder than you actually are. Because deep down, we are all that same scared, lonely girl, just waiting on a bus that will never show.
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No. 817565 ID: 0787bc
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817565

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No. 817600 ID: fa044c

>>817565
Heh. You sound just like me... I once said the exact same words to someone I hated... I thought I was invincible, that with all my power I could stop everything, but look at me now...

I'm not afraid to die Ana. I haven't been for a long time, I stopped fearing death the day my boy died. But I'm not your enemy, I want to be your friend. I want you to help me help you. Look at me Ana, look me in the eyes, what do you see? Because all I see when I look at you is the anger I once felt. And look where it's gotten us...
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No. 817735 ID: 0787bc
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817735

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No. 817743 ID: a2d9cf

... My broken totem. You saved it...???
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No. 817749 ID: 0787bc
File 150081242748.jpg - (1.05MB , 1748x4030 , 9.jpg )
817749

The song for this part is Rain by Mika
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No. 817782 ID: a2d9cf

What the- NO!
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No. 817805 ID: 0787bc
File 150083920214.jpg - (1.90MB , 3473x4841 , 10.jpg )
817805

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No. 817809 ID: 34f035

>>817805
...

RRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUGGHHHHH!!!

*breaks the chains that bind her*

FIGHT ME YOU DAUGHTER OF A WHORE! FIGHT ME YOU PUKING STINK OF A GOATS ANUS! I DIDN'T ASK FOR THIS YOU BITCH! SUCKER OF A THOUSAND COCKS! I WILL PISS ON YOUR FUNERAL PYRE! I CURSE YOUR VERY NAME, ESSENCE OF LIFE! I CURSE YOU WITH ALL THE STRENGTH, MAGIC, AND HATRED I POSSESS, I DAMN YOU AND DENY YOU, LOWEST OF THE LOW! PRAY TO ANY GOD YOU WISH FOR IF I SEE YOU AGAIN I WILL CHOKE YOU WITH MY OWN BARE HANDS! YOU ARE UNWORTHY OF THE AIR IN YOUR LUNGS, YOU ARE UNWORTHY OF HELL, HEAVEN, LIMBO, YOU ARE UNWORTHY OF EXISTING! I'LL KILL YOU! I'LL KIIIIIIIIIIILLLLLL YYYOOOOOOOOUUUUUU!!
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No. 817979 ID: 0787bc
File 150087273241.jpg - (371.54KB , 1378x1209 , 11.jpg )
817979

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No. 818002 ID: 143250

Is that game done?

>>817809
Scarred, you... scare me:(. I worry that your anger and temper tantrums will either get you killed, or hurt more people we love, or make you become a monster... I know you couldn't save her even though we managed to win her apology, and gain her forgiveness, but now isn't the time to grieve. Beside, you know she is invincible, you can't win...

but I suppose you already knew that. didn't you... Please don't throw your life away. Stay strong, and stay sane. Please.

>>817979
Hi again. If it's alright, I do not think I want to watch the tape. But thanks for the offer.
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No. 818090 ID: 3583d1

>>818002
... I will. And like my companion, no I don't care about you stupid video. I just want to go back to where we can undo all of this...
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No. 818130 ID: 0787bc
File 150093345622.jpg - (1.21MB , 1748x2408 , 12.jpg )
818130

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No. 818140 ID: 143250

Me personally, it isn't that I want to leave in a hurry, I'm patient. It's just that after just taking the plunge during so much decisions and offers and not knowing what the results will be and being punished for it, like taking black Tomato's offer, or taking the Alleyway instead of the sewers, or deciding to save Gretel but getting captured, I'd rather not take more risks if I can. As they say, ignorance is bliss, and curiosity killed the cat.

Maybe if you explain exactly what the tape contains and that it wouldn't harm us like if it is one of those ring horror movies, or has subliminal messages, or give us brain damage, or we are forced to watch it Clockwork Orange style, I might consider it. But as of right now, I'm too skeptical. Call me cowardly if you wish, but as of right now, without knowing what I would be getting ourselves into, I must politely decline the offer.
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No. 818144 ID: f04559

Careful, I might bite.
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No. 818151 ID: 143250

Also, is that cake from the surprise party?
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No. 818165 ID: 0787bc
File 150094374848.jpg - (1.04MB , 1748x2353 , 13.jpg )
818165

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No. 818171 ID: 143250

hm... alright... as long as nobody gets hurt or killed.
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No. 818285 ID: 3583d1

>>818165
... I hate you...
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No. 818286 ID: 143250

>>818285
Uhhh... I know this is a bad time, and you're pretty upset, but... what flavor was it?
...
sorry
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No. 818287 ID: 3583d1

>>818286
.... really?
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No. 818293 ID: 143250

>>818286
Oh, so it's bitter flavored then. Sorry to hear that.

...my apologizes, I just like cake, and I was trying to lighten the mood.
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No. 818301 ID: 0787bc
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818301

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No. 818313 ID: 3583d1

>>818301
Not as much as I liked seeing your boy-crush Anthony just call you out on your shit and give you a slap across the face, that was HILARIOUS!

yeah go ahead.
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No. 818340 ID: 0787bc
File 150101949406.jpg - (260.54KB , 1425x1319 , 15.jpg )
818340

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No. 818361 ID: 143250

I think she said "Yeah, go ahead"
>>818313
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No. 818386 ID: 143250

>>818313
Also... How did you see Anthony attempt to slap her, Scarred? you're still in physical form and chained up... It shouldn't have been possible to see that.

Also, Anthony trying to hit anyone isn't something I'd imagined him doing. He seemed too much of a nice person to attempt that. Maybe it was just his mind being lost after being infested?

Nothing is making sense...
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No. 818520 ID: f04559

>>818386
Well I can see everything but I can’t interact because of these chains...
But yeah, shits crazy yo..
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No. 818532 ID: 0787bc
File 150106798184.jpg - (1.85MB , 3367x3508 , 16.jpg )
818532

The song for this part is Crazy by Alanis Morissette
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No. 818605 ID: 143250

There is no branching path except for the very start of the adventure. Going back in time in any other point besides the beginning will completely erase this existence killing so many people and making us terrible people... and perhaps get us in trouble with the dimensional and reality guardians as an unforeseen consequence, just like Robbit got in trouble with them when he destroyed his universe of origin, and the universe he created.

What do you make of that, Scarred.
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No. 818611 ID: 3583d1

>>818605
I call bullshit. Why exactly does any timeline have to be erased? What I saw was a bitch, kill a mother who wasn't a harm to any one at that moment, for no other reason than "fuck you."
exactly WHY can't we leave and go back to another point in time where we continue where we left off while this timeline continues. I mean the multiverse theory states that all futures are possible but also moving independently from each other. An Ana in one universe wouldn't have us present but another would, and their timelines would continue unabated. So i'm calling bullshit on this.
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No. 818625 ID: 143250

>>818611
I see...

And Robbit, what is your opinion on the situation. seeing as a couple of universes were destroyed by your hands and you faced consequences, what is your thoughts?
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No. 818701 ID: 143250

Also, if going to that specific time truly means everyone in this timeline will cease to exist and killed, we might have to reconsider and go back to the beginning, as painful as it might be...
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No. 818802 ID: a0011a
File 150114794850.jpg - (2.22MB , 1748x3999 , 17.jpg )
818802

The song for this part can be something from One direction
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No. 818803 ID: 3583d1

>>818802
I see...

So what now?
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No. 818906 ID: 292ebb
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No. 818907 ID: 5d13f5

>>818906
I will kill you one day, essence.
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No. 818922 ID: 143250

it's a shame we had to learn that our actions of trying to go back would destroy this universe's point of time until after it was too late... justified or not, there were still so many innocent lives in that world that did not deserve that...

perhaps I should turn myself in to the Dimensional and Reality Guardians... I can only hope that me admitting my guilt, and admitting to being so clueless of our actions would make my punishment from them less harsh, and they will perhaps leave the new Ana we follow alone. She has enough enemies as is, having her fight them would be next to impossible I think. Plus, living with this guilt will be very difficult for me to get through at this point. I need to take responsibilities for my actions and not hide in this universe like a coward.
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No. 818988 ID: 3583d1

>>818922
Stop.

Yes, we are allowed to feel guilty. Shit, I feel guilty after that. But we don't need a martyr right now. You even said it yourself, we didn't know the rules of this game. The only winning move, was to never play by hers. And what makes it even more sickening, is that to that bitch, other people's lives ARE a game. We were nothing more but pawns in her game, she used us like a gun, she aimed us and used us to kill off an entire universe. If anything, turn your grief into anger, anger at the unfairness of it all. Anger that we were used like puppets, and she was the puppeteer. That isn't just sickening, it's perverse, and disgusting. If you truly want to turn yourself in, or be some kind of martyr, don't do it now. But if we do...

We take her down with us. Ensure, NOBODY, gets hurt by her ever again.

You with me?
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No. 819044 ID: 292ebb
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819044

The song for this part is Feel good inc by Gorillaz
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No. 819063 ID: 143250

>>818988
Honestly, I can't bring myself to get angry. I've seen what extremely intense anger has done to people like Flint. None good. Maybe I have feelings of frustration, or feel upset at times, but I can't be bothered with getting angered enough to achieve such things like getting revenge against others intentionally.

Putting things in perspective: Ever read or heard of the story Moby Dick? The sea captain Ahab was so blinded by revenge, anger, and hatred of a whale who took his leg, that he lost all sense of caution, would put his men in dangerous situations they do not want to be in, and he eventually had his ship destroyed by the whale. All but one of his men killed despite their warnings to desist the chase on the whale, and he drowned after being pulled under by the whale.

If you have to feel anger, go ahead, but please do not let it control you to the point where you throw temper tantrums and lose all sense of caution to a point where you believe you can take control of a bad situation with ease. Sometimes you should quietly take a wait and see approach, have patience, and see the bigger picture and put things in perspective.

>>819044
really, I would rather just choose the other option which is asking questions if that is allowed, but the choices you gave wasn't really directed towards me, it was towards Scarred...
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No. 819233 ID: 143250
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Now seeing as you are now in a physical form, Scarred Ana, and you want to take your aggression out, might I suggest drawing this symbol above your head, fall asleep, and help Felafaf and Dreamwalker fight with a Spirit Parasite. Felafaf and Dreamwalker could use some help. That is, if you want to help them. I'm trying to hide Daniel over there in case things get worse
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No. 819459 ID: 292ebb
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Song for this part is Zombie by Tht Cranberries
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No. 819555 ID: 143250

Well I don't have a sure correct answer to those questions, I can only theorize some answers to each questions.

Answer 1: When I see you, you have the spitting image of Ana, but with horns on your head similar to Dervan's, (except his horns were fake. I don't know if yours is fake as well). My belief that you being another Ana was further supported by the song you sang about life being a game, and you sang about your previous lives. During the song, We saw images of those previous lives which happened to be Ana's, and I recognized Ana's fish mask and sadness in her 7th life portion of the song. I believe you are an Ana from a life above your eleventh.
But what is confusing if that is the case is that when I requested to see a family reunion photo of Absolution's family, you were in it for some reason listed as "Essence of Life, A terrible mistake! Misbehaving sister." Whether it meant you were AJ's, Absolutions, or any of their sister it didn't state. Also, Ana never recognized any of Absolution's family when she first met them. she definitely would of said something after first seeing one of those gods...
If you are another Ana, and you weren't related to any of Absolution's family members by blood, then you might be an Ana that at one point had been adopted into the absolution family in your life, and somehow attained godhood.

Answer 2: your position is that you are a godlike being that is/was stuck in a dimensional loop like Andrew, and Dreamwalker was/is in, as said by Cera Mortus. Your purpose is to guide others in your... own way.

Answer 3: Your motivation is to help Ana or yourself in a previous life achieve some kind of victory, but you see our methods of guiding her detrimental to her life as most if not all of our decisions have made Ana suffer, from getting a bomb stuck in Ana's leg for trying to help Laura, to being captured after trying to save Gretel by some survivors. The final straw was when I revealed you to Absurdity, and as a punishment for all the sins we've caused, you decided to take matters in your own hands and guide Ana yourself, and attempt to show us that life is a game that we must cheat through in order to achieve victory, even if the methods are cruel, like erasing the timeline. What your planning to achieve is difficult for me to figure out. You said you are a person that has everything. I guess what your goal is to escape from this game of life that Ana is in, even though as you said there is no escaping it in your song
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No. 819708 ID: 3583d1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAgnJDJN4VA
*Sucker punch*

Gods I hate villainous monologue and stupid riddles, and I REALLY hate you. You honestly didn't think I wasn't gonna take all the shit you were saying earlier? Did you think I wouldn't hit you? That I would hit you after you were already expecting it? I'm back to kick some ass. And now if you'll excuse me I gotta go and see a man about a dog.

*kicks essence in the face on her way out*

Bitch.
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No. 819729 ID: 143250

>>819708
...
Well Essence, I guess it's just you and me and Robbit here now that Scarred left to help Felafaf...

So, about my answers, They are most likely incorrect, but how were they?
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No. 819769 ID: 28e01e
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The song for this part is The end is nigh retrograde hungarian dance
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No. 819778 ID: 143250

I see. I'm sorry for revealing you to Absurdity. Really, my question of meeting you was more towards Scarred rather than Absurdity, and I thought seeing as he is neutral on everything, and is this universe's janitor and most likely knew about everyone and everything about this universe, he probably already knew who you were and thus not matter. Turns out I overestimated his intelligence. Really, I wish there was a private place for only us Anas to talk, and not have people like Absurdity listen in... But what is done is done.

Will you forgive me for that? How do we gain your forgiveness for our actions for thinking we are above consequences, or are we pretty much the worst people you have ever met and we will never gain forgiveness no matter how hard we try, and no amount of suffering we receive from you will be enough? or is that a secret as well?

...sorry if that sounded depressing. We've been through so much in this journey that I guess I just feel broken and empty right now.

Also, I guess I'd like to ask you the same three questions you asked us, like Who do you think we really are? what is our position and purpose in this multiverse? And what our motivation is and what we are planning to achieve are?

the first question, who you think we really are, I'm especially interested in hearing your opinion about...
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No. 819883 ID: 3583d1

>>819769
...

Is she alright?
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No. 819935 ID: 292ebb
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No. 819963 ID: 143250

Please don't do it, Scarred. I have a feeling it is going to break your heart if you remove Logan's daughter's mask. You've been scarred mentally and physically enough. Don't hurt yourself any further. Please.
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No. 819979 ID: 1ce4e4

*feels for a pulse*
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No. 819981 ID: 143250

>>819979
Scarred, whatever happens, I'll be here for you.
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No. 820104 ID: 292ebb
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No. 820115 ID: 143250

Don't cry. Don't get upset or angered. Just do what you can to comfort Logan's daughter, Scarred.
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No. 820116 ID: 1ce4e4

I won't hurt you... swear it...

*undoes gag and bonds*

Im sorry...
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No. 820227 ID: 292ebb
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No. 820229 ID: 1ce4e4

>>820227
Yes. Hold still. Do you feel sleepy at all? Im worried about a concussion.

*uses the cloth gag to wipe away blood and clean the woundz*
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No. 820257 ID: 1ce4e4

>>820229
*Tears off sleeves to use as bandages*
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No. 820393 ID: 292ebb
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The song for this part is Total distortion You are dead
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No. 820394 ID: 3583d1

>>820393
Ow.

*appears in shadow form out of the ashes*

I'm not really dead. I can't die as you know it. Shit I even offered myself up once when I was given a physical form, and it just sort of fizzled out. So i'm still here.

But i'm going to fault you for wanting me dead. I don't blame you. I didn't think this would happen. I wanted to go back and fix my mistakes... But I didn't want this...
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No. 820395 ID: 1ce4e4

But death isn't going to stop you is it? I... knew your father. I know what he could do. I see his face in your own. You could bring me back only to kill me again and again. And you know what? I won't stop you. But you should know, that all I want to do is talk. I don't expect forgiveness, and I know I'll get none. All I want is to explain my own ignorance and stupidity...
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No. 820435 ID: 292ebb
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No. 820436 ID: 3583d1

>>820435
No...
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No. 820437 ID: 143250

So what happens next?

... I don't want to do it, but if spirit parasite manages to escape from that universe, I might have to look out that window and see where Spirit Parasite might escape to...
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No. 820438 ID: 3583d1
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820438

NO! HOW DARE YOU EVEN LAY A FINGER ON HER YOU MAD BITCH! YOU'RE THE ONE WHO SHOULD DISAPPEAR! YOU THINK TO TRY AND MAKE ME LEARN HOW TO BE PUT IN MY PLACE!? BETTER TO TRY AND STOP THE TIDE! BETTER TO THROW YOURSELF AT THE WOLVES THEN TRY AND STOP ME. I KNOW SHE CANNOT HEAR ME, BUT IF YOU LAY SO MUCH AS A BREATH ON HER, I WILL MAKE YOU SUFFER! I WILL MAKE YOU SUFFER!
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No. 820441 ID: 143250

>>820438
ENOUGH PLEASE STOP!!!!!!
You're only going to hurt yourself again if you attack Essence! It's pointless. even if you could, your not in your physical form anymore after you were "killed". Don't be like Captain Ahab!

I don't want to lose any more friends...
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No. 820444 ID: 3583d1

>>820441
If we are talking classical literature prefer to think of myself as Achilles. One question for you though...

DO YOU HONESTLY THINK I FEAR DEATH? THE ONLY THING I FEAR IS TO WATCH MORE OF THIS WHORE'S GARBAGE. SHE IS TRYING TO CORRUPT THE DAUGHTER OF THE MAN I LOVE. IF SHE CONTINUES, I DON'T CARE WHAT HAPPENS TO ME, AS LONG AS SHE DIES.

Can you understand that Fortune... I'm not Ahab going after a whale that represents god. I'm Achilles whose rage at life and the death of his loved ones cannot be stopped, and those loved ones are my Achilles heel...
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No. 820458 ID: 143250

>>820444
>I DON'T CARE WHAT HAPPENS TO ME, AS LONG AS SHE DIES.


... You say you don't care what happens to yourself but... I care what happens to you. Robbit cares too. Falafaf, Dreamwalker, Anthony also... Please for our sake, don't do this. We were given a second chance. I don't think I'll be able to save Ana and so many innocent lives without you.

To answer your question, I know you don't fear death, I admire your bravery. But sometimes you need to know your limits before you act, and know what you are putting at risk.

We will save Logan's daughter in this second chance we were given. Please have patience. You've been scarred enough for one day.
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No. 820532 ID: 143250

Right. I have to look out that window now. I need to see where that spirit parasite is headed... and see if I can find my friends escaping too...

Also, Essence, I've made a decision if you'd be willing to hear it...
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No. 820563 ID: 292ebb
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No. 820564 ID: 143250

hmm... I don't really know what we can do with them...

Perhaps we can use the ashes to fake Ana's death once you cause the explosion. The cult would probably notice the ashes, do some kind of DNA testing, and figure out that it is Ana's ashes, thus thinking she died, and leaving Ana alone for awhile, and all we'd have to do then is figure out how to disguise her.

For the Totem... does it still work? people in the physical world will be able to hear Scarred Ana's voice. we'll need to figure out who to give it to... Maybe Logan if possible?

what do you think we should do with them, Scarred. I don't really know.

...I guess Ana never kept my totem. I wonder if she cared about me and even bothered to look for it. I wonder if someone stole it and is hearing my voice right now... Hey, whoever is hearing my voice right now through the totem... hi!
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No. 820579 ID: 6c7837

>>820564
Robbit I think you should hold on to the totem for now I'm not sure what the range on them is, but maybe if we need you I can use it and call you up. As for the ashes, that plan with the bomb might work.
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No. 820632 ID: 016e0f
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No. 820637 ID: 143250

That is... actually pretty interesting.
When you say a parallel dimension, will that mean we will have two universes each with their own Ana, and people, except one dimension continues where we left off with black tomato offering the deal, and the other is a complete restart from the beginning when we first met Ana at the bus stop?

Honestly, I wouldn't mind a fresh start. The position where Ana is right now, it will be very difficult for us to continue, but I still don't want to give up trying to save her, but I would also be interested in seeing what would happen if we were to take a different path for Ana in the parallel dimension, one perhaps where she does her best to have very little involvement with the cult, or the war going on, like she told us she wanted that one time before she put on that nightmare mask...

That's only wishful thinking if I am assuming that what this parallel dimension would be. I'm most likely wrong. If you need someone to vouch for you, try letting me help gain permission.
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No. 820640 ID: 143250

Oh, right. Everything has a price. what would it cost us for you to do this?
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No. 820645 ID: a05012

>>820640
I think I can answer that one... remember how I keep talking about my Dad... Aos, The Great Contractor? Something like this would fall under his domain of influence. Time and Space are kinda his thing. I can call him up if you like... just be warned... he can be kind a hard to talk to. And there's a chance he won't even show up... But I can try. You'd have to work out the prices with him...
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No. 820653 ID: 143250

So when you say you need permission, Robbit, I'm assuming you mean your producer Belarus Victoriol, and Essence correct?
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No. 820658 ID: a05012

>>820653
If we actually need Cunt-face McGee's "permission" for this I think we are fucked...
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No. 820756 ID: 016e0f
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No. 820768 ID: 143250

I see. That will be a very good idea to talk with the dimensional tribunal. I wouldn't want Absurdity to get in trouble with them if we did this without permission...

The only thing we will have to do is explain to Absurdity when we see him again as to why there are now two of the same universe floating around. might not be too hard though... *whispers in case Essence is eavesdropping* Mini Absurdity is still alive. I've heard his voice back in the place where we used to speak with Absurdity. He is hiding and observing what is going on at this moment, he will be able to help explain to Absurdity what happened. Also... *stops whispering* I will explain to Absurdity why there are two universes if I need to. I will do my best not to reveal Essence to him, just in case she starts punishing us again if we reveal her to him again.

Also, I don't see you as a sleazy salesperson. Yes, you methods may seem unappealing at first, like chopping off Ana's tongue, or get caught in misunderstandings like unintentionally stealing Dreamwalker's knife, but I can tell you do these things to genuinely help us. I guess what I'm trying to say, to me, your not a sleazy salesperson, you are a very good friend to me.

lastly, to go off topic a little, I heard Falafaf being refereed as a "mrs" by... as other people would call this thing... a "bitch" I just want to extend my congratulations for your daughter getting married at some point in this timeline. I'd ask who the lucky husband was, but I have a feeling Essence will just swoop down, and stitch your mouth shut, or take your tongue again for revealing any secrets.
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No. 820772 ID: 3583d1

>>820768
Glad to know Absurdity isn't quite dead yet. And yeah, I'm glad to know you aren't so bad myself, Robbit. Also, speaking of Dreamwalkers knife,*Waves hand* is this it? I summoned it to cut out my eye originally then I used it to cut off Essence of Life's head, load of good that did me... it smells kinda funny though, like silver, blood, and shame. Where the fuck has this thing BEEN? On second thought I probably don't want to know... I'll give it back to
him when I see him.

Right so I am a bit curious as to Falafaf's husband? Who's the lucky guy? Also, who all consists of this tribunal?
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No. 820778 ID: 143250

>>820772
I doubt it is his knife. Dervan had trouble stabbing people with it, and yet you were able to use it to cut that eye out with very little trouble... unless he made a new knife at some point in this timeline that is more lethal.
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No. 820779 ID: 3583d1

>>820778
Actually, I just knew how to use it. You had to touch the makers mark, run your finger along the side of the blade, like your unsheathing it. The enchant word of power to do it was "Skera" meaning, "cut."

I'm not quite sure how I knew that one. Granted I'm good with weapons and all, but maybe I used this knife before? Don't know, but i'll hang on to it.
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No. 820787 ID: 143250

hm, perhaps that hole was from something that escaped the timeline. If that is true, Falafaf and Dreamwalker might charge right out of there. If I'm correct, lets get their attention.
Just in case, stay hidden, Robbit. I'll peek out and make sure whatever comes out is friend or foe.
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No. 820793 ID: a05012

>>820787
Well if it's not and it's something less savory, I've got this knife and it's made of dream energy, maybe I can use it.
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No. 820798 ID: a05012

>>820782
Woah wait wait... He was on... Vacation...?

We've been suffering... through a whole other kind of hell...

While he's been out having fucking pina coladas...

That....

Fucking...

AAAAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLEEE!!!!
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No. 820810 ID: 143250

>>820798
I think you mean "Douchebag" not "Asshole". He even self proclaimed himself as a douchebag even. Maybe we can have Robbit destroy the pinata and see what is inside to take out agression?

>>820793
Oh, and your not in physical form anymore after you were killed by Logan's daughter... I don't think it will work.
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No. 820861 ID: 143250

Ok, my theory that our friends might charge out might be wrong. but still, stay hidden. I'll peek out and see what will happen...
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No. 820889 ID: 143250

Just wondering, still have a grenade, Robbit? can we throw a bomb out the window? If that tunnel is what we think it is, we need to set up a trap at the end.
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No. 820982 ID: 3583d1

...

FUCK!

AAAAAAAAAABBSSUUUUUUURRRRRDDIIIIITYYYYYYYY!?? WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU WHEN WE NEED YOU!!! GET IN HERE AND FIX THIS MESS YOU MASKED FUCKER!!!!

*takes frustration out on piñata*
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No. 821074 ID: f852d2
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821074

The song for this part is Maximo ghosts to glory graveyard area boss ghastly gus
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No. 821078 ID: 143250

...
Hey Robbit, you are a professional salesman... how do you feel about doing some kind of sales pitch for this creature? perhaps you can yell through, or burst through the window, and work out some kind of negotiation deal so that we can give this parasite something in return for leaving us alone.

OH! Idea! We can use Absurdity's pinata as a trick or something. Tell her she can have limitless power and control of an entire universe if she controls the janitor "Absurdity's" dead "body". Once she tries her hardest to control a stupid pinata for control over the universe, that will be the perfect time to strike this creature.
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No. 821082 ID: c304bc

You picked the wrong day...

*grabs dreamknife*

Skera.

WRONG. FUCKING. DAY.
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No. 821092 ID: 143250

Falafaf, if you can hear me, I have a plan. If Robbit can get Spirit Parasite's attention, he is going to offer her a deal of having her take control of Absurdity. Except, what she doesn't know is that it is only a pinata of Absurdity. I want you to pretend that Robbit has betrayed you, and to threaten him. we need this scam as believable as possible
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No. 821117 ID: f852d2
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The song for this part is End is night Golgotha night on bold mountain
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No. 821124 ID: 3583d1

>>821117
... FUCK THAT NOISE! I'm not about to dinner for your kids! I'll make my stand here if I-

... Is that my knife? PERFECT! Toss it here! WE HAD AN ACE IN THE HOLE!
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No. 821125 ID: 3583d1

*gives over knife*

Go get em' tiger.
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No. 821126 ID: 3583d1

And you fucking coward, Robbit! Your daughter is up there! along with her possible husband? I don't know. She is in a last stand scenario! If you leave her up there it will assimilate her and you'll have nothing! Help them! I just gave over the knife but that might not be enough! The gate to the dying universe is still open! If you get the chance, push it in! Seal it away into the void of nothing!
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No. 821135 ID: 143250
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Scarred, let me handle talking to Robbit.

Robbit, Falafaf showed me your fortune card long ago. You were in the path of the 8 of swords card, a sign that you are being held back by your indecisions and fears, and it is making you feel there is no escape from that despair.

This card is a representation that fear and insecurities are making you feel like a victim trapped and incapable of taking action to escape a despairing situation. You are frightened that if you were to so much as try to escape from your prison of suffering, you would suffer consequences far worse than if you just stayed still. Because of this, there are feelings of doubt within yourself and towards others around you. However, it is those fears that is keeping you bounded in that despair in the first place. it is preventing you from taking action towards your future, even though the power to escape is right now in your grasp.

The fortune card you are associated with right now is a warning, meaning you MUST cast away your fears, and at least try to escape from your prison of despair and fear, and take action. You must realize that there is a way out of your despair, and you actually have that power to free yourself from it. you must stop allowing yourself to accept your hopelessness. The 8 of Swords card you are under is a warning that you must now more than ever stop playing the role of the victim, as it is making yourself gain the unhealthy mentality of feeling useless, or things will get worse for you and everyone else very soon. you must realize that right now, you are stronger than you are actually making yourself out to be, and it is now time to stop playing the victim and face the daunting challenges ahead of you that you are fearing.

Ana has done a lot of brave things that she couldn't do before after pushing through her fears. Think of this as the time when you threatened to cut her tongue out if she didn't get your riddle right, except this time, you are Ana about to take action.
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No. 821147 ID: 143250

Falafaf, I'm trying to convince Robbit to help us with the pinata. Just try to defend yourself and Dreamwalker until I talk some sense into him so we can do the plan. Don't choose Assimilation.

Also, Falafaf, relay my message to Spirit Parasite. Say it is from Fortune Ana:

Spirit Parasite, you've given your perspective now let me put things in my perspective now: I never wanted to fight you. I wanted to negotiate a deal so that you would leave us alone, and not have to fight, like maybe direct you to a universe that might actually be deserving of being assimilated to your family, like the Labyrinth city dimension, which is a place very sinful people go as punishment, and is filled with other kinds of monstrous creatures you can control. But you did not want to listen to reason, and you had Anthony strike first, putting my friends in danger. I'm only fighting now to defend my friends, not revenge, even though the deaths of my friends, and the person I cared deeply for was killed by your hands.

I've also given you another chance to just escape, and only fighting you if you came back for revenge. but instead, you've decided to just try and attack us.

After seeing Anthony suffer far worse under your control than if he'd just died, Our decision will be to defend ourselves. I'm sorry this fight had to happen, but you could have avoided it.
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No. 821250 ID: 143250

She can pass through attacks? Shoot. I wonder if scarred can land an attack on her since we are also in ghost form...
Spirit Parasite OP. Plz nerf.

Anyway, you're falling? I don't know how I can help you since you can't fly anymore... Whats at the bottom that you are falling towards? another platform? another universe? or is it an endless void? The only thing I can tell you is brace for impact...

Robbit. If you truly think the pinata won't fool her, and you can't do anything, then so be it. You'll be the only friend we have left that is still alive if Falafaf and Dreamwalker dies, and I have a feeling if that happens, Essence is going to kill you next just to take away the last sort of happiness and hope left in us.

What is in the pinata then if we aren't going to use it to fool Spirit Parasite? Knowing our constant bad luck, Essence probably filled it with something that will harm us. But I guess things can't get any worse from here. Go ahead and open the Pinata, Robbit.
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No. 821259 ID: c304bc

>>821250
I don't know... *Summons svardstav*

LETS FIND OUT!

RRRAAAAAAAAAAGGGHHHH
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No. 821260 ID: c304bc

WOAH WOAH WOAH! Engaging stablizers! Ok... Balance... alright hopefully Scarred hits, because we are teetering on the edge here... alright take one step off the ledge...
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The song for this part is Perfect Day - Lou Reed Bono Dr. John Eliton John D. Bowie Duran Duran- YouTube.flv
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No. 821415 ID: c304bc

>>821376
*pushes spirit parasite off the ledge*
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No. 821417 ID: 143250

Falafaf: is there anything below you that you can land on?

Robit: May you smash open the pinata?

I literally have no idea what to do right now.
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No. 821424 ID: 143250

Also, Robbit, if you feel up to, I think now is your chance to escape and sneak out of here and meet with the Dimensional Tribunal. Spirit Parasite is distracted, Essence isn't here. Now is your chance to run and hide. (or perhaps push Spirit Parasite, but I don't know if you want to do that). I don't know if I'll be able to follow you, but I think you'll be safer escaping out of here rather than staying here as things are right now.
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No. 821522 ID: 928cbe
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No. 821602 ID: 928cbe
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No. 821605 ID: 02d8f4

>>821602
W-what? What are you doing...?
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No. 821638 ID: 143250

>>821605
Not all things have to be settled with violence, Dreamwalker. This is what I actually wanted from the start, a conversation. But nobody wanted to listen to reason at the time.

Anyway, what are you planning on negotiating, Falafaf? I trust you.
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No. 821885 ID: 928cbe
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No. 821903 ID: 143250

I believe in you, Falafaf.
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No. 821913 ID: 02d8f4

I swear to all the gods of light and darkness, if you get me infected or killed...
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No. 822037 ID: 928cbe
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822037

The song for this part is Marvel vs Capcom 2 - I want to take you for a ride (looped)
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No. 822059 ID: 894beb

>>822037
HAHAHAAAAA!!! BRILLIANT!!! FALAFAF I LOVE YA!!!
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No. 822145 ID: 143250

Well done.

hmmmm, if she is going to land on the platform below, do you think it would be a good idea to dive down after her with your drill, and land on her drill first as a finishing move? or do you think she'll do something like roll out of the way and you'll get your drill stuck on the ground? perhaps if you're quick, she won't recover from getting dazed fast enough to dodge your finishing move in your combo if you decide to land on her with the drill.

your choice, Falafaf.
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No. 822190 ID: 928cbe
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822190

The song for this part Steven Univers - Andy's Flight Soundtrack
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No. 822197 ID: 143250

Stop panicking and continue the combo attack by punching her in the other eye with your other strong arm. Fear will lead to our downfall.
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No. 822199 ID: 3583d1

>>822190
Good thing we still have.... MY KNIFE!!
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No. 822289 ID: 928cbe
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No. 822293 ID: 3583d1

>>822289
Been there, done that. Last time we tried listening to you you tried to kill us while wearing Anthony's body. You had a chance, and you wasted it.
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No. 822303 ID: 143250

Falafaf, finish her off. She already blew her chances, but the parasite called revenge has completely overtaken her. And I've been back stabbed far too many times now to have trouble trusting others like her.

activate your face plate as well, Falafaf.
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No. 822367 ID: 143250

question: is Robbit still here, or did he get taken away again by Essence without me noticing to play that beach game with Scarred Ana, and Anthony?
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No. 822376 ID: 928cbe
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822376

As for the beach day 2017 all will be explained
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No. 822378 ID: 3583d1

POUR IT ON FALAAF! I'VE GOR HER WHEN SHE COMES IN CLOSE!
*small arms come out out belt holding the knife*

YOU WANNA PIECE OF US? YOU UGLY SON OF A BITCH!!
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No. 822382 ID: 143250

She sacrificed her own children just to save herself???... I think I'm gonna be sick.

Don't worry, Falafaf. It wasn't a smile of pleasure in killing her. I saw it more of a smile of relief that you managed to protect and save yourself. You are nothing like her.

No more talking to her. Quickly stab her multiple times with the dream knife. Start with all of her eyes, and keep stabbing until she is no more.

To use it the knife, from what I've heard, You have to touch the makers mark, run your finger along the side of the blade, like your unsheathing it. The enchant word of power to do it is "Skera" meaning, "cut."

Also, I still think you should activate your face plate if it isn't totally broken yet, just in case.
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No. 822391 ID: 3583d1

>>822382
The face plate has a a hole in it! I've been trying to repair it but the locking mechanism isn't working! I've been trying to fix it.

Falafaf, the face is the weak spot protect your face!
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No. 822459 ID: 928cbe
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No. 822460 ID: 143250

No it won't.

Falafaf, can Dreamwalker move on his own? since he is a part of your armor, I'm assuming he can perhaps drive your movements for a while like your suit is on autopilot and dodge the incoming attacks. She only cut you, but she didn't cut dreamwalker so he wouldn't be paralyzed. If he can do that, it will be unexpected for her and she won't have enough time to defend herself against his incoming attack.
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No. 822468 ID: 894beb

>>822459
You can't move...

M A N U A L O V E R R I D E

BUT I CAN!

*ducks to the left and slashes with knife*

YAAAAAAHHH!!!
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No. 822631 ID: 928cbe
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No. 822643 ID: 3583d1

I got movement in the joints again! GO! Let's finish this bitch!
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No. 822656 ID: 143250

Robbit: You must do the same. Use as much of your willpower to stay alive!

Falafaf: Come one Falafaf! Finish her off! *stomp-stomp-clap...stomp-stomp-clap...*
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No. 822785 ID: 894beb

>>822778
I'm going to activate 3 things I installed into the suit, I call it a berserker formula. It's got pain killer, adrenaline, and then it is all activated by a zap... You ready? HERE WE GO!
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No. 822951 ID: 928cbe
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822951

Song for this oart is Requiem For Dream
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No. 822972 ID: 894beb

>>822951
... I don't feel this is my call to make Falafaf. If you let her live here in this void then your only consigning her to a slow monotonous death rather than a quick one. But if you let her live I guarantee she could find a way out and the whole thing would start again... I'd recommend either finding a new way for her to exist, either sending her to a new universe where life is just beginning and let her grow there or finish it here... The choice is yours to make.
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No. 822984 ID: 143250

I'm sorry, but my choice is that she needs to be executed. She's proven to me that she is far too dangerous to keep alive let alone trust. it is a duty we need to perform for the Dimensional Tribunal or these species will wipe out more and more dimensions. Nothing personal.
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No. 822989 ID: 143250

Just make the death be as quick and painless if it is possible.
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No. 823262 ID: 928cbe
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No. 823266 ID: 3583d1

>>823262
... Best to put them out of their misery...
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No. 823275 ID: 143250

There is always negative Repercussions in our actions, Falafaf, no matter what choice we make. In those kinds of situations we kept getting ourselves into, there usually is no correct answer. There is no way to escape consequences for what we choose even if the choices may seem like the best action.

For example, since we killed this parasite, There is a possibility that there could be someone who was a very good friend of this parasite who might want revenge against us (like maybe the father if he existed), Casper who was infected and mind controlled by a spirit parasite child may have found a way to escape the timeline and could be hiding now to plan revenge for what we did in the future, someone could be spying on our actions right now on what we did to her and her children and see it as an unforgivable action and will try to take us down while they see themselves as a hero while we are the villains in their eyes.

But there are also negative consequences for having her live, like the dimensional tribunal may see our actions of letting her go as a betrayal and would want us dead immediately, ordering other soldiers to hunt us down, also it's possible Spirit Parasite could of found a dimensional traveler to infect and use them to invade and infect more dimensions if we let her go, or she could back stab us if we'd let her survive like Rosaline, Clara, and Laura did to us after we've tremendously helped or sparred them.

In the end, I wasn't happy we killed her, I'm already feeling consequences of guilt doing this and it will haunt me for a very long time, and I know we will suffer a punishment for what we did one way or another. The most we can do is hope the choices we make has the least repercussion and be prepared for whatever unforeseen negative consequences may happen.
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No. 823278 ID: 143250

As for the small ones, yeah it's best to put them out of their misery, they've suffered enough. It will be a mercy kill for them. The only other thing I could think of is keeping one captive for study purposes to discover weaknesses, but after playing Super Metroid, it does not seem like a wise decision. Next, you should tend to your father's wounds

...

Falafaf... Are we good people? I'm so tired of making so many people suffer whether it is intentional or not, or whether the people we hurt are good or bad. As of right now, I don't know where my morals are. Am I a monster? a hero? Somewhere in between? I don't really know anymore. All I know is that I want to save my friends.
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No. 823392 ID: 928cbe
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No. 823396 ID: 3583d1

>>823392
It was my pleasure... So, I think Fortune Ana has a meeting with a couple of my old friends. And we've got a new universe to see. Shall we?
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No. 823413 ID: 143250

Lets see if Robbit is alright right away. He took some damage, and I want to make sure he is fine.

Also, it might just be me being paranoid, but is it alright to be casually removing the power suit right now? I'd rather wait until I know for sure we are in the clear and in a safe area before we do that.

And... um... *attempts to hug Falafaf and Dreamwalker* I'm so relieved I was able to help save you two, and I'm sorry I got you into trouble with choosing the wrong parasite target with the moon card, and accidentally letting Spirit Parasite know you were in weak condition to fight when talking to Casper. Please promise me you will upgrade your powersuit so that you don't run out of ammo, fire fuel, and other sorts of precautions based off of your fight with her.

After we get to safety, we should hold a moment of silence for those who sacrificed their lives to help us.
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No. 823459 ID: 894beb

>>823453
... There's nothing to forgive Falafaf. You didn't know, now could you open this cannister and let me out so I can give you a proper hug? I couldn't have asked for a better partner and I'm glad I had you with me.
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No. 823464 ID: 143250

Falafaf, can you forgive Ana for her actions? in the end, she felt extremely guilty in her actions, guilty enough to sacrifice herself for what she did after she spoke with Scarred Ana. If you want someone to blame, blame Scarred Ana and me for bringing her down the path she went in. We should have been more careful and aware with how our suggestions were influencing Ana to make the decisions she made after we lost contact with her.

Robbit, can you portal Falafaf and Dreamwalker somewhere safe? Or maybe if she wants to, you can portal her to the dimensional tribunal with Ana's ashes to request a parallel universe to be made since she was fighting for that person and your hands are tied at the moment. I'm assuming the dimensional tribunal would be more open grant us permission for you to create a new universe if Falafaf were to talk with them since she took down a spirit parasite at their request.

If not maybe we should bring them to where we are unless Falafaf and Dreamwalker has a universe they use as a base of operation that they can travel into to rest up, repair their suit, and what not.
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No. 823554 ID: 963ae7

>>823533
She won't leave my sight. I'm ready!
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No. 823560 ID: 143250

When we go back, I've made my decision Falafaf: I've decided not to proceed in making a commercial for other dimensional beings to join us. After discovering Spirit Parasite was here hiding among the cult, I am assuming that she saw Root's commercial, decided to join him, and proceeded to take advantage of them, like asking for sacrifices and Controlling Anthony. She could of infected that universe if she was not stopped immediately.

Now if she saw our commercial for Ana, she may have joined Ana instead, but would of harmed her in some way like tricking Ana into joining her hive mind. That doesn't go for just her, there could be far more beings that could have taken advantage of Ana causing more problems than we need.

but yeah, best to do what she says, Dreamwalker. Laura needs you, and I have a feeling you will need her more than you realize.
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No. 823572 ID: 143250

I warned you not to leave the power suit :(

Falafaf, you agreed to end Spirit Parasite even if it meant sacrificing your life. Throw Dreamwalker into the portal as there is only one Dreamwalker in these multiple timelines so he can warn this Falafaf and take appropriate actions in case this spirit parsite or another spirit parasite finds a way inside, and find Laura.

Next, close up the portal so she doesn't enter, grab the arm she used to impale you, and jump into the void with her/them. She is in a weak enough state.

Robbit, I'm so sorry you have to see this. We'll make sure the Falafaf in this timeline will be safe.
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No. 823575 ID: 3d5eb2

>>823572
... no...
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No. 823576 ID: 3d5eb2

NO!

*breaks the cylinder from the inside*
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No. 823580 ID: 3583d1

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYJGt67Mwmo
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No. 823727 ID: 143250

Falafaf... Did you knew this would happen? that your death was coming soon? You mentioned that we were going to a place you would not be able to follow before this happened, and you can predict people's possible futures. I can't help but feel you knew this was going to happen, and you accepted it by leaving your power suit even when I told you not to.

Whatever the case, I'll remember all you did for us.
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No. 823748 ID: c841ed
823748

I have some bad news, come to the discussion thread for me to give the announcement
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No. 824730 ID: 9a9cce

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PirVtiJuvDs
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No. 824731 ID: 3583d1

>>824730
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzT4G9W1lfI
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No. 824734 ID: 9a9cce

Be careful what you wish for
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iHkqgKMBDc
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No. 824747 ID: 1187e2
File 150358425630.jpg - (2.66MB , 2480x3223 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 230.jpg )
824747

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvHcV5o2CaY
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No. 824760 ID: 3583d1

>>824747
WWWHHHYYYYYYYYYY!!!!????
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No. 824764 ID: 143250

...Essence... why were you crying? I was accidentally eavesdropping on you, (sorry, but at least I'm telling you now rather than you finding out for yourself later and make our punishments worse) but while you were watching what was going on, even though you were smiling, there were tears in your eyes... is there something I can help you with? I don't think they were tears of joy.

right! The choices. Sorry. Really, I don't know what to do at this moment. I want my choice to be to stop Spirit Parasite in this split second from entering this dimension as she is just going to do the whole thing all over again with trying to infect a universe, while attempting to kill or infect the other Falafaf, Dreamwalker, and most likely target Ana to spite us, but I don't know how I can do that as we are now. At this point, I feel powerless, and most importantly I don't really know what my choices are.

Technically, Ana and us has always been powerless from the start of this adventure as we keep ending up with these life changing difficult choices our enemies keep giving us as if they are saying "I'm not going to decide your fate, instead, I'm going to add insult to injury by giving you the illusion of choice for your fate because I want you to suffer with the consequences of one of the wrong choices and hurt your conscience since both choices are disadvantageous to you." and then our enemies get off scot-free of any punishment for making us suffer.

Really, it's starting to feel like the lesson is that no matter what choice we make, even if it is with good intentions like helping people like Laura from the fbi who put a bomb in Laura and took our ally away as a reward or sparing Rosaline only to have her attempt to kill Ana, or helping Gretle only to be captured, to cruel intentions like putting Clara in the state she was in and lowering Ana's reputation to that as a monster to everyone, or killing Spirit Parasite only to have her regenerate and make her angrier, we will suffer majorly. I can decide not to choose, but really, deciding to not choose is still a choice, isn't it?
...
...
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No. 824820 ID: 1187e2
File 150360910170.jpg - (1.63MB , 2324x2129 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 231.jpg )
824820

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXv-gyC6ftU
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No. 824824 ID: 3583d1

>>824820
So then where is Dreamwalker now then? he made it through I would have assumed we would have seen him come through or something. Where can we find him?
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No. 824832 ID: 3583d1

>>824820
And I'd like to make a request, since I floored your ass a while back and sent you for a swim. See, Fortune Ana asked for the death of the Parasite, that was her choice. I ask to save Falafaf.

And what's in this cooler I got anyway?
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No. 824889 ID: 143250

I'm sorry, Scarred... I should have taken account to your feelings. You're probably not happy at me for making that decision.

I must say though, trying to have Ana be the hero in stopping Root was the majority decision at the time that I just went on board with because I didn't participate in helping at the time, though what I really wanted to do was not let Ana get involved with this silly war, and silently try to escape

Anyway, My thought process for my decision was that Falafaf agreed earlier in the fight that Spirit parasite must be eliminated at all costs even if it meant sacrificing her her own life. She knew how much of a threat she was, and was willing to sacrifice herself to save Dreamwalker, and give us the chance to stop her. I wish to honor her sacrifice by protecting this Falafaf in this timeline from harm. Also, So many people explained how much of a threat Spirit Parasite was to keep alive, I've seen how she had effected Daniel, Anthony, and Casper. She needed to be eliminated

In a way, I also have pity for Spirit Parasite. Her fate reminds me of that of the fable of the Scorpion and the Frog. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Scorpion_and_the_Frog although she has human levels of intelligence and speech, she still acts on animal instinct that can not be reformed even if she claims she can change.

Also, yes Essence, your right, I did not like what I saw after we chose to continue after Ana put on the mask, but if we didn't, we would not of discovered that parasite, and she would have caused more trouble than we needed along the way if we didn't find her, so I should thank you for allowing us to do that, Essence.

as for the questions, I just have one or two: Can we honor all the lives that was lost in some way, whether they lost their lives to the parasite, or were deleted because of our naive minds, like a moment of silence or something?

And second, can you let Robbit free? I think he has suffered a lot more than we have. Poor guy had his tongue ripped out, was impaled, and lost one instance of his daughter. If you won't, then what will it take for you to let him free? as you said, there is a price to everything.
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No. 824914 ID: 13eacf

Honestly Fortune, it seems you've rubbed off on me, and I you. My initial reaction would have been to save our comrade rather than finish the enemy... I thought that's what you would have done... well I won't leave her.

Essence, will anything from this cooler help her? And if not, I want you to save her. And believe me, I know what your reaction will be. Given our enmity for one another I doubt you would do anything for me. Well, it's my choice to save her and Fortunes to kill the parasite. We are a split group. And don't say it's too late, I know you, you could save her if you wanted too. If you save her, then I'll help you hook up with someone. See, I happen to know a guy that given his... conditions, and mental instability, would find you madly attractive. Just saying... Save Falafaf, and I'll set you up on a date.
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No. 825002 ID: 1187e2
File 150367813328.jpg - (797.29KB , 1676x1376 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 232.jpg )
825002

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UyD1xtgBDU
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No. 825032 ID: 13eacf

>>825002
...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLyiHHEHylw

AAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLEEE!!!!!!

DO YOU ANY IDEA WHAT WE HAVE BEEN THROUGH WHILE YOU WERE HAVING PINA COLADAS!?!? WE HAVE BEEN STUCK IN A LITERAL DEAD TIMELINE RUN BY A MUTE-PSYCHOPATHIC BITCH WITH A FIXATION ON PUPPETS! ALL WHILE YOU FUCKED OFF TO TAKE A HOLIDAY!!! SHAME ON YOU!!!! SHAME ON YOU!!! NOW DO YOUR JOB AND CLEAN THIS SHIT UP!!!!
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No. 825037 ID: 143250

>>825032
(I lolled)

!!!

*quickly swipes the phone away from Scarred*

Sorry about that. How was your vacation? I hope it was well.

Listen, I apologize for the misunderstanding, when I said that we will fight our own battles and asked you not get involved, I didn't expect you to leave us and take a long vacation. My bad. But, you deserved one after all the crap you had to go through with your producer and everything which... Really, this whole thing was his fault Though I think he might be dead now? I don't know. You might want to check into that for confirmation. Bottom line, get a new producer now more than ever, one that won't overwork you to death.

Anyway, Hope you enjoyed your summer vacation. Come back soon please.
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No. 825042 ID: 13eacf

>>825037
*off in the distance*

YOU MEAN COME BACK NOW!!! GET YOUR ASS IN GEAR AND HELP US! WE HAVE BEEN GETTING THE SHAFT EVER SINCE YOU LEFT!!! NOW FUCKING TAIL IT BACK HERE FOR FUCK'S SAKE!!
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No. 825050 ID: 1187e2
File 150369640438.jpg - (1.01MB , 1748x1608 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 233.jpg )
825050

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5raU6kGXVRY
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No. 825064 ID: 13eacf

>>825050
... Ana?

Please... before you do anything, I owe you an explanation. I remember my past... and it's not happy. The reason why I always push you onward is because... of my son. I lost him, I lost lost everyone I loved in my journey. I won in the end but my victory afforded me nothing. I am a broken hero...

I am a very selfish woman, I told myself, that if the people I lost could live on then I could rest knowing that in some way, they were alive and happy. And I also thought that if I could give you the happiness that I reached for, but failed to gain... it would be worth everything... But I see now that I was mistaken. I've pushed you because of my own reasons, and I can't forgive myself for that. I know you probably don't want to listen to me, and I don't blame you. I just hope you know how sorry I am, for everything that I've done...

But I also know, that this isn't a decision you should make... If not for us but for yourself. We've seen where this road ends, and it breaks my heart to even realize what happened. Please Ana, I know how hard it is to trust us, to trust me... but I beg you, on my knees, please... don't... don't do it.
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No. 825068 ID: 3583d1

>>825064
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mwEemWkZFo
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No. 825203 ID: 1187e2
File 150375490087.jpg - (933.02KB , 1748x1462 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 234.jpg )
825203

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNZyvA1yQzw
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No. 825246 ID: 58ae0d

>>825203
...Why are you helping me Essence...? Fine, when lost in the dessert you take water as you are given...

Ana, I don't know how or why you've lost your memories of me, but I am something of an echo, i'm you from another future. Originally, I guided you onwards from another point in time, and it was at this critical moment when a decision was made that changed everything... And what my... associate, says is true. I've seen it. We've come back to help you again. There are two of us, myself and another who goes hi the moniker of Fortune Ana., I don't quite understand how you can't hear... The idols... oh hell...

Ana originally, where I am from, you were given two idols, one representibg myself and Fortune Ana. I gave mine to someone else and I don't have a clue what happened to Fortune's... Look Ana, you aren't crazy. I don't know why you don't remember us, but we are here to help you and guide you. You can call me Scarred Ana.
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No. 825289 ID: 1187e2
File 150378613647.jpg - (1.16MB , 1748x1564 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 235.jpg )
825289

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejXJQHZMOPQ
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No. 825322 ID: 13eacf

>>825289
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q2buuDfGxQ
...

uughhhh....

Rrrrrrrrrggggghhhh.....

RRRRRRAGGGHHHHHH......

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGHHHH!!!!

RRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUGGHHHHHHHH!!!!

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
!!!

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No. 825332 ID: 13eacf

>>825322
*Her rage heard across time and space, she began to atrack essence of life, beyond the point of reason, beyond conversation, not caring her blows were effective or not. She would tear down reality with her wrath.*
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No. 825358 ID: 1187e2
File 150379656608.jpg - (919.38KB , 1748x1425 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 236.jpg )
825358

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLZvvfS-hpA
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No. 825360 ID: 13eacf

>>825358
*still attacking anything and everything, it will not stop.*

RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

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No. 825416 ID: ae9b99

...
So be it.

I guess sometimes even after all the hard work, effort, and time you put into something, you've got to sometimes admit defeat, wave the white flag, and move on.

...

Seeing as there is absolutely nothing I can do to help or talk to Ana anymore, especially now that she is a puppet to the most powerful being in the multiverse, I guess the only thing I can do now is give up, and quit my services as Ana's voice guide. Perhaps find someone else who is suffering that may require my assistance. Besides, we kept getting Ana into more trouble than she needed to be, I feel at this point we would only make things worse for her.

I only hope you are able to keep Ana safe and happy at least, Essence.

perhaps we'll meet again, perhaps not. As far as I know, there is people that still require my help, even if it isn't Ana.

*goes off to search for Laura and Dreamwalker*
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No. 825455 ID: 1187e2
File 150383443302.jpg - (1.03MB , 1748x1968 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 237.jpg )
825455

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trSMFwhVwNY
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No. 825472 ID: 58ae0d

...

FIGHT IT ANA! WE HAVE NOT ABANDONED YOU! SHOW HER YOUR POWER, SHE HAS NO HOLD ON YOUR HEART! FIGHT HER!!!!
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No. 825499 ID: 1187e2
File 150386019116.jpg - (1.08MB , 1748x1716 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 238.jpg )
825499

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84o_IPXygFg
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No. 825508 ID: 58ae0d

>>825499
SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!! SHUT THE FUCK UP!!! SHHHUUUUUUT THHHEEEEE FUUUUUCK UUUUUPP!!!'

ANA GET AWAY FROM THAT BOX!!!


*Has still not stopped attacking Essence and now the box gets a kick*
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No. 825561 ID: 1187e2
File 150387435135.jpg - (1.36MB , 2167x2308 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 239.jpg )
825561

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZLmf3n00IM
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No. 825589 ID: 58ae0d

>>825561
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3HiS49piTw

LEAVE HER ALONE!!! SHUT YOUR FUCKING MOUTH!!! NO GIVES A SHIT ABOUT YOUR FUCKING PUPPETS, YOU SICK FUCK!!! GET OUT OF HERE ANA, JUST GO!!!! NO MORE BEING A FUCKING CUNT!!! YOU ARE A COWARD HIDING BEHIND YOUR FUCKING INVINCIBILITY LIKE A BITCH!!! FIGHT ME YOU GODS DAMNED PUSSY!!!

*still screaming and still trying to fight*
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No. 825665 ID: 1187e2
File 150392918109.jpg - (4.32MB , 2387x5377 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 240.jpg )
825665

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=re-6eOhrejE
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No. 825673 ID: ae9b99

Guys, I came running back because as I was leaving, I started noticing cracks similar to when the timeline was getting deleted when we were at the art gallery, and I see those cracks right now during this orchestra performance. are you guys destroying the timeline again? If not, then someone else is. If that is the case, I suggest we evacuate... again.
...
wait, wtf just happened here? Is Ana... dead?
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No. 825676 ID: 58ae0d

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXeCIqx8wlE
*Starts screaming and roaring in a way that's not even human anymore. Begins to gather all the energy and magic she can, still attacking Essence. She would rather see this world destroyed than leave it to her.*
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No. 825710 ID: 1187e2
File 150395609673.jpg - (2.77MB , 2480x3324 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 241.jpg )
825710

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncf6rXp9tNA
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No. 825718 ID: 3583d1

>>825710
NEEEEVVVEEEERRR!!! SHUT UP ALL OF YOU!!! ANA WE ARE HERE!!! WE WILL NEVER ABANDON YOU!!!

IF ANYONE CAN HEAR ME!!! HELP US TO HELP ANA!!! WE HAVEN'T GIVEN UP, I WILL NEVER SURRENDER!!! FORTUNE, HELP ME!!! IF ANYONE CAN HEAR ME, HELP US!!!


*sends out her own essence, both as a message across the multiverse, and as a weapon. Attacking every false image and Essence of life, fighting back against her influence, she will never surrender*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqaWsxXrJSw
WE ARE THE GUARDS OF THE NEW WORLD ORDER!
WE ARE THE SOLDIERS, THE LEGION OF LIGHT!
WE ARE THE CETNER, THE DEPTH OF THE SUN!
FIRE AND FLAME,
WE ARE ONE!!!

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No. 825731 ID: ae9b99

Well, I just know that even if I give up and left, you are just going to find, follow and pester me no matter what I do. Besides, I'm stuck here. I can't escape for whatever reason.

You said we abandoned you, Essence. How so? when we were summoned by the Ash Tree to help Ana, we were stripped of our memories. Some still retained some key points of their memories like Scarred Ana, while some like myself don't remember a single thing from our past life. Did we guide you at one point in our past life? and if so, why did we abandoned you?

Really, I want to know why you are making us suffer so much. You said it was because you thought we were above consequences, but we've dealt with nothing but consequences in our journey with all of our decisions. we were never free from them. Exactly what consequences did we escape from that made you so upset with us, and how can we make amends?
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No. 825775 ID: 9ecbd6

And to further answer Ana's question, Essence, why don't we sing a merry song why we fuck your shit up...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ9rUzIMcZQ

[i]
Is this the real life, is this just fantasy
caught in a landslide...
No escape from reality...
Open your eyes up to the sky and see!

I'm just a poor boy,
I need no sympathy,
because i'm easy come, easy go.
Little high, little low.
Anyway the wind blows,
doensn't really matter...
Toooo meee.....
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No. 825789 ID: 3583d1

Sometimes the dream becomes reality!
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No. 825790 ID: 1187e2

http://memes.ucoz.com/_nw/4/06144420.jpg
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No. 825861 ID: 1187e2
File 150400278103.jpg - (508.10KB , 1564x959 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 242.jpg )
825861

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No. 825868 ID: 13eacf

>>825861
Then I will guide you through this haze!

*both of them flip Essence the bird*
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No. 825914 ID: 1187e2
File 150403743081.jpg - (558.04KB , 1692x930 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 243.jpg )
825914

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No. 825915 ID: 4bfce0

>>825914
Then I will free you from this maze!
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No. 825942 ID: 1187e2
File 150404950909.jpg - (2.27MB , 2069x3363 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 244.jpg )
825942

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No. 825951 ID: 4bfce0

>>825942tgv
And so are we, we are all part of you
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No. 826077 ID: 1187e2
File 150408844859.jpg - (651.39KB , 935x1768 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 245.jpg )
826077

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No. 826117 ID: 4bfce0

>>826077
Then take my hand and follow me
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No. 826173 ID: 1187e2
File 150413143831.jpg - (1.50MB , 1686x2483 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 246.jpg )
826173

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No. 826183 ID: 3583d1

Close your eyes, listen to your heart beat
Surrender to its soothing pulse
Silence the cries, gentle and carefree
Good or bad, true or false...
You're not alone
You'll find us here whenever they oppose you
We are the strongest of them all
No need to fear these feelings that enclose you
We are here to catch you when you fall
You're not alone
We are here dancing to your tune

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No. 826220 ID: 1187e2
File 150413834567.jpg - (864.17KB , 2196x1064 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 247.jpg )
826220

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjgaiQvWC_Y
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No. 826289 ID: 85ac17

>>826220
Man, these are uncomfortable... Laura? Lend us a hand will you?
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No. 826387 ID: e6b69c
File 150421353192.jpg - (1.54MB , 2480x2177 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 248.jpg )
826387

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No. 826394 ID: 5de330

>>826387
Thank you Laura, I knew my trust in you was not displaced...
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No. 826470 ID: e6b69c
File 150423130015.jpg - (928.56KB , 1804x1568 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 249.jpg )
826470

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvbT8v4BGw8
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No. 826484 ID: ae9b99

psst, Scarred, Essences anger reminds me a lot of your anger... Take that however way you want

there is those words from Essence again: her suffering, and her being abandoned. From the sounds of things, and how she was making us suffer, I assume we voices did this to Essence. but I have no recollection of ever meeting her before Robbit introduced us to her. I assume we must have caused Essence some kind of pain before we gained amnesia after being summoned by the Ash Tree to help Ana.

Essence...

Hey Essence, can we please have a conversation? If I remember correctly, you said that once I have gave my answers to your 3 questions, you would give me the chance to speak to each other. I don't think we've done that yet as the fireworks were going on before we could even really talk.

Can we do that now please? I can ask Dreamwalker to make some dream biscuits and tea, (they're really good from what I've heard) and we can calmly discuss exactly what we did that got you so upset with us. Talk about how you are feeling. The Ash Tree took our memories, and I don't think we've met after we were summoned by him. Can you please explain exactly what we did to deserve your suffering? I want to make things right.

And Laura, if you may, please introduce yourself to Ana, and comfort her for a while? She's been through a lot and could really use a friend more than ever right now. We'll leave you too alone.
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No. 826487 ID: 85ac17

>>826470
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQYob6dpTTk

SHUT THE FUCK UP!!! *punches Essence* NO ONE ASKED YOU FOR YOUR SOB STORY!!!!!

If you had such a hard fucking life, then why the fuck didn't you try and do better by it!!? Why do you think I'm here!?! WHY THE FUCK DO THINK ANY OF US ARE HERE!!!??!?!! BECAUSE WE WANT TO DO
FUCKING BETTER!!! ALL YOU WANT TO DO IS PLAY GOD!!!

NOW FUCK OFF BEFORE I REALLY START TO HURT YOU!!!
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No. 826498 ID: 85ac17

>>826484
No... I see it... Believe me, I see the similarities. We both anger at the loss of control and power. The differences between us is what we do with out anger. For me, I try to use it to a meaningful end. Her though... I think she is just a sadist.

That punch though... she deserves a lot more than just that.

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No. 826514 ID: 85ac17

>>826484
Or... well...

If you are going to have a conversation with her, I would advise putting those chains to use.
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No. 826522 ID: ae9b99

...
>>826498

Even if the end justifies the means, I don't think anyone should have control over another. Nobody should have control and power over Ana... Not the cult. Not Essence. Not Absurdity

...not even us

>>826487
Next, I'm sorry if what I will say next won't make you happy, but I have to be honest: your outburst just now did not make me happy. I may just lose my chance to learn something about her, and possibly our own pasts because of your outburst... but I shouldn't be taking the high road on this. I've sacrificed Falafaf to kill Spirit Paraiste without consulting others feelings.

>>826514
But yeah, the chains might not be a bad idea, considering.

(inner thoughts: I wonder if we can use those chains on Robbit to negate his powers in order to ease Marble's worries of betrayal?)
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No. 826527 ID: 85ac17

>>826522
You're right of course... Wrath has been my cardinal sin for a long time, hell it was practically what defined a lot of the people I used to associate with...

But I feel I wasn't clear enough when I said I get angry at the loss of power or control. What gets me angry is the fact that she took us on a wild goose chase for years and years through a broken timeline. She had the power all along but instead of trying to better Ana's life and by extension her own, she chose make it hell and torture us. When I mean loss of control, I mean we lost all control of our own situation. We couldn't even wipe our own asses without her say so. THAT is what makes me angry, the fact that she took away control to our own lives, of Ana's life. What made me angry, and what infuriates me, is that she would treat people as less than nothing.

As for losing your chance at a conversation...
*puts Essence in a wrestling hold*

Someone get the chains...
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No. 826608 ID: e6b69c
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826608

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33lkqasf90M
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No. 826626 ID: ae9b99

*looks away* *is in deep thought*

inner thoughts: my way of thinking was that Spirit Parasite must die by any means necessary, just like Daniel told me to, or else we would have more universes being infected and destroyed by them. Falafaf even told Daniel herself in her own words afterwards that she would kill Spirit parasite even if it kills her. She too knew the dangers involved. After that conversation between them, that thought was repeating in my head in a constant loop. The bearded man at the Sanctuary even hammered in how important it is to kill the Spirit Parasite and not spare her when given the opportunity, as she is that much of a danger. That has also played deeply into my decision in sacrificing Falafaf to kill Spirit Parasite

But...

the fact that I immediately chose to kill Spirit Parasite instead of saving Falafaf without any hesitation and without considering my friends feelings... could what Essence said about the second Falafaf played a part in my decision, and my subconscious knowing that fact prevented all hesitation in sacrificing Falafaf to stop Spirit Parasite thus abandoning her?

Plus, I almost gave up and abandoned Ana after Essence was attempting to control Ana again to put on the mask.

But.. if the fact that my subconscious thought of sacrificing Falafaf without hesitation because there was two of them wasn't true, that would scare me even more because that would mean I have no feelings for what I did to her. I don't know if I would be able to speak with this present Falafaf without feeling the intense guilt I am feeling right now.

Is that tears in my eyes? shoot, I can't let them see me like this. I have to stay strong.
*wipes tears*


Hey Scarred, let me know when this is over. I don't know if I can watch Essence like this.
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No. 826629 ID: ae9b99

Oh, and Scarred, can you help me out with Robbit with the sanctuary? I don't want to abandon him.
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No. 826638 ID: 083a3b

>>826608
...

DIE!!!! DIE, YOU FUCKER!!! GO BACK TO NOTHING!!!!
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No. 826645 ID: e6b69c
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826645

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v_3-tTm5Es
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No. 826676 ID: 083a3b

>>826645
Laura... normally I'd applaud you for being merciful, hell I would applaud anyone for taking the high road. But here is the exception to the rule. This "person" as you put it, is a monster. To make a very long story short, although if you and Fortune did want to have your little pow-wow we may go into more detail about it (although I would advise making sure Essence here is tied up or something...) this woman put everyone, and I do mean EVERYONE, and that includes you, through years of hell, with no reason given other than she wanted to. And leaving her alive, probably to enact vengeance us, and probably on you now... well I can't do much beyond advise now anyway. But if you want to leave alive, you better be damn sure she never hurts anyone again.

As for me being the left brain... ehhh, your half-right. I would say that I more left-focused, but that doesn't mean I can't think logically. We are more shades of Ana's possible futures, each of us shapped by our own experiences.
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No. 826776 ID: e6b69c
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826776

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=240&v=qQbUTutaKKo
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No. 826797 ID: ae9b99

Finally, a conversation.

Before we continue, let me set things up

Dreamwalker, get the tea and dream biscuits. I think it is best everyone stays calm and collected here.

So here is what we are going to do before we continue. Laura will be a neutral party here acting as mediator. Essence will tell everything from her point of view and feelings without us voices interrupting while Laura asks the question

next, it will be our turn to explain our side of the story without Essence interrupting

whenever essence or ourselves are done with our side, or key points, we will say "that is all"

Lastly, we will have Ana step in and give her opinion about what happened, and what she wants to do from here

does Sounds fair to everyone? Essence, Scarred, Laura, Dreamwalker, Ana?

My end goal is for us all to resolve this conflict peacefully with everyone

once we are in agreement, please continue, Essence.
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No. 826817 ID: 083a3b

>>826776
... You are projecting so hard, you could show off a PowerPoint presentation. Alright now its my turn.

What Essence failed to mention however was that this world that she "constructed" involved Ana joining the cult who have done terrible things, as a general no less. It was also in this future that Ana had Dreamwalker chained up and was about to kill him, and by extension hurt you Laura. I managed to switch places with him and convince her not to do it, and even reset the timeline. Again, what Essence fails to mention is that she was the one who destroyed it to begin with. Even kiddnaping someone from that timeline and holding her god knows where...

And then to add insult to injury, once we make it back to the point where Ana had decided to become the general known as "the bringer of nightmares." Essence then took us on a song a dance routine attempting to take control over Ana again saying and I quote...

"Let's make her a mad general something that would make even Hilter say 'That is fucked up.'"

And you want to know what the real kicker here? She hasn't even once, tried to explain why she is doing all of this. Her hate for us seems to be entirely random, sadistic, and more than a little confusing. I've yet to understand what she thinks we've done to deserve all of this. The real irony is if she had just EXPLAINED IT, instead of just appearing out of nowhere to fuck shit up for everyone, maybe we could have sympathized. Shit we would have helped her. Instead, she creates the ultimate self-fulfilling prophecy, that by her random vengeance, it will create an enemy that will hate her, and make anything done to her feel justified

Fortune did I miss out on anything? Oh I know what, the fact that we actually have an opportunity to save the people in the destroyed timeline, and to rebuild it so that kidnapped woman can go home, but due to her own machinations, we would have missed that chance again.
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No. 826842 ID: 083a3b

Oh by the way Essence, whose tongue are you you using? Last time to you wanted to speak and sing and all that jazz you had to take Robbit's tongue just to do more beyond creepy whispering or speaking through puppets or writing on the walls... I swear if you took the tongue of Logan's daughter...

Oh yeah Laura, do you know Logan? I don't know if you've met him yet, for now think of him as a cousin. Anyway, in the alternate timeline Logan had a daughter, she was the woman that Essence had kidnapped and is holding her somewhere. I don't really know what for, if I had to guess probably some kind of insurance. See, the main reason she kidnapped her from what I understand is she is going to use her to create some kind of "I am my own grandmother" situation. Seeing as how Essence manipulated her into hating us because we destroyed her timeline without understanding what would happen and even made her watch as the timeline was wrecked.

If you want to point fingers Essence, point them at yourself.

Anyway, that's all I have to say, I open the floor to another speaker.
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No. 826864 ID: 083a3b

>>826817
And I can confirm almost all of that, and more besides.

*Sets a table with dream biscuits, cake, and tea*

As you are all aware, there is only one of me. If timeline Shenanigans happen, I need to escape them. So I had to go through that timeline, the LONG WAY. It ended up with me in those very same chains, and almost taking a spear in the eye from Ana who, when her immortality was fading, decided to kill me to save it, in an attempt not only to save herself, but in an attempt to break away from her past.

After I got poofed away, I fled, and found you and Falafaf. And also discovered that Essence had let something else into the timeline, a spirit parasite, and it has latched on to my... well... Laura you remember Anthony? By connecting through me you are now effectively his sister... long story. In this other timeline Anthony never became immortal and he foolishly gave his body over to the spirit parasite when he died too nice for his own good. When we got wind, me and Falafaf went to go take it down in an exoskeleton. In the end, it was Essence who killed it ironically, which means Falafaf died for nothing except her amusement!

That's all I have to say...
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No. 826886 ID: 083a3b

>>826864
Actually... I have a question... You are all aware that there is only one of me... But what about AJ...

Scarred you said ... you said it was Essence who early that timeline... How exactly did she do that...?
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No. 826887 ID: 083a3b

S-she... cut off... Ana's head... with a scythe...
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No. 826888 ID: 083a3b

>>826887

...

Where. Is. My. Nephew?
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No. 827057 ID: e6b69c
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827057

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZKIznDxoao
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No. 827087 ID: ae9b99

You're being pushed out, Laura? Must mean that Ana is waking up.

Essence. You said that you have a huge grudge against us, and hate us. I want you to know that even though Scarred Ana also has a deep hatred towards you, I myself do not feel the same as her. I never really felt hatred against you. In fact, I from time to time felt sorry for you, and wanted to know how I can make things right and understand you. I only wished you opened yourself up and allowed me to help you.
Also, yes it is true that we wanted to go back in time and fix our mistakes, but if I had known that going back in time meant the destruction of the timeline erasing so many lives of people instead of creating a new separate timeline, I never would have done it. I'd ask for forgiveness, but something like that is unforgivable, even if it was an accident and I didn't know our actions would cause that apocalypse to happen.

Ana, if you can hear me, once you wake up and make your choice, I am not going to persuade your decision to join Cera or not. I want you to make the decision for yourself without Scarred, Essence, or my influence. The reason I'm not going to say anything to persuade you is because my end goal is that I want to free you from being controlled by everyone, including Desolation, Essence, and from ourselves. My only wish is that no matter what choice you make here, whether it is joining Cera, or not, you will allow me to follow and help you whenever you need it this time around, and keep you from falling into the darkness. I do not plan to abandon you. Not again.

If you decide to refuse Cera's offer, Ana, we will stick to the original plan to hide and wait in the abandoned hotel for Logan, hunt for supplies, etc. Once we meet Logan, I'm sure we can persuade him to join us, and protect us. As of right now, we can't do much with the low number of people that we have. I'm also considering having Logan take care of AJ so that Wild Cat will be able to help us further, and keep Desolation from taking control of you in case Desolation's power is getting stronger until we ourselves know how to prevent Desolation from controlling you. Logan also might have a way to disguise you for the time being. From there, we can decide whether or not we want to continue our quest to take down Root, or just run away from it all. We will be faced with betrayal at times, but we will also make some unlikely friends if you go down this path

If you decide to join Cera, just know that it doesn't mean we necessarily have to follow Root's orders if you don't want to. We can actually take the cult down from the inside, probably by persuading enough people to stop following Root once we become their friends, and secretly prevent more deaths from happening from the inside. understand that if we decide to join and secretly take them down this way, they may have you do things you will feel uncomfortable doing, and it will be difficult not to look suspicious, especially around Lorence. Or you can just follow Root's orders and fight for what they feel is the correct path. I only recommend that you ask them politely not to go the nickname they give you, but instead come up with your own nickname as like I said, I don't want anyone to take control of your life, unless you like the nickname they gave you. (I personally think it is such a stupid edgelord kind of name) I also want to see if we can persuade them to have you still visit the abandoned hotel if you decide to join them. We can say we want to make sure 93 and the spider kids will be safe. secretly, we will meet up with Logan and explain our situation so he can act accordingly.

Laura, after you go back to the physical world, I want you to scream as if you've had a nightmare just in case. Dreamwalker is still causing nightmares within members of the cult. It will look weird if you woke up normally. The next part will be a little difficult, I want to see if we can find members who are willing to join you in escaping. Escaping alone will be dangerous, especially with how the world is now. You'll need safety in numbers. I can already think of one person who may be willing: Anthony. But I'm not entirely sure if I want him to escape. His journal entries suggest that he was feeling fear and misery in the position he is in, but at the same time, I've heard he managed to live a full life in the timeline we came back from, and even married. I'm not sure if I want to take that away from him. His future wife may also be willing to join you in escaping. I have a feeling deep in my mind there might be a third person you can look for, but I'm not too sure... Also, before you meet up with Lorence, I want Dreamwalker to temporarily blind you. That man is incredibly smart, and incredibly paranoid. We don't want any hints that Dreamwalker is with you.
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No. 827122 ID: 083a3b

>>827087
I agree with that, although I hope Ana turns them down. We've been through too much shit to have to live through that again.

As for you Essence, I really do hate you, how could I not? All the shit you out us through? Put Ana through, the sooner your gone, the better. And yes, you did end it. You were the one who cut off Ana's head, and although she wished it, you could have easily kept your mouth shut. You are too blame for everything. Whats ironic is the whole visious circle you've created. Instead of simply communicating your problems with us and maybe we could have come to an understanding, you chose to enact vengeance...

Blood gets you nothing but more blood. Take it from someone who knows, probably better than anyone. But what you have done is ensure that you have an enemy. So as you are melting into a puddle, keep this in mind.

You had the ability to make it all end with just a few words, but you chose blood, and now it's gotten you nothing but enemies and pain.
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No. 827126 ID: ae9b99

>>827122
If Ana chooses Cera's offer, please promise me you won't get angry, and continue helping guide Ana if she wants our assistance. Please.
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No. 827147 ID: ad879d

>>827126
I'll be disappointed... but I have come too fucking far to turn back now
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No. 827189 ID: e6b69c
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827189

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS4TOH0rIY8
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No. 827248 ID: ad879d

>>827189
*rolls eyes*

Just die already....
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No. 827270 ID: e6b69c
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827270

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzd_ra39dLI
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No. 827274 ID: a8cedc

>>827270
Ana? Can you hear me now? Please tell me you know who we are?
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No. 827279 ID: e6b69c
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827279

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHakl2bMQYI
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No. 827283 ID: e6b69c

Now it is the time to stake your claim, now it is time to change the future for the better! Time to win this battle with words and reason
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No. 827297 ID: a8cedc

>>827279

Thank the gods... now I can say what I wanted to say... what I've wanted to tell you this whole time.

I owe you an explanation. I remember my past... and it's not happy. The reason why I always push you onward is because... of my son. I lost him, I lost lost everyone I loved in my journey. I won in the end but my victory afforded me nothing. I am a broken hero...

I am a very selfish woman, I told myself, that if the people I lost could live on then I could rest knowing that in some way, they were alive and happy. And I also thought that if I could give you the happiness that I reached for, but failed to gain... it would be worth everything... But I see now that I was mistaken. I've pushed you because of my own reasons, and I can't forgive myself for that. I know you probably don't want to listen to me, and I don't blame you. I just hope you know how sorry I am, for everything that I've done...

But I also believe that this isn't a decision you should make... If not for us but for yourself. We've seen where this road ends, and it breaks my heart to even realize what has happened. Please Ana, I know how hard it is to trust us, to trust me, but I only ask you, is this really what you want? If it is, then I will understand, I won't approve, but I'll understand. But no matter your choices I will stick by you. No matter if you don't trust us, I will always be there to try and help you, to provide advice when you want it, or when you need it. You are us, and we are you. And we want to see you blossom into the best you feel you can be.
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No. 827416 ID: e6b69c
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827416

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVPmE5f_GiE
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No. 827456 ID: ad879d

>>827416
No. That doesn't make you a bad person, no one wants to live with pain. It's understandable, but just because it is understandable, does that make it right?

Ana... the last time I was here, I said something I still regret, I essentially called you weak. you threw my totem away, and you became... Well, you became something that still makes me sad to think about. You lied to yourself every day, that what you were doing was right. But you knew, deep down you knew it was wrong. Since then I've tried to think of what I would do differently if given the chance to correct my mistake. And here's my conclusion...

You aren't weak. You never once have been weak, you are strong. But this strength doesn't come from your body. True strength comes from sheer will. Everyday, even before all of this happened, you lived your life even when you were miserable. I know how that felt, like we were just... nothing... but we endured, maybe it was just out of habbit, but I know the feelings before, the sheer crushing depression, but as endured. We were strong, YOU were strong.

And even when everything started, you were strong. When face to face with adversity, you stood tall and strong. Even when you felt like backing down and just wanting to cry. You were strong. And that's what's pushed you forward. Not us, not magic, it has been your own will that makes you strong. And if there is one thing that I believe, it is that your will, your strength will never break. Because we are here to make sure it doesn't. Even the strongest need a post in the storm. That is what we want to be, that's what I need to be for you now. Because we all need to be reminded that we can never be moved unless we let ourselves be moved.

You are immovable, you are a sculpture, you are you, and your will is stronger than any demon, we are your shields. We will be your rock, your tether. You can never be broken, because your will is strong, and no blade, bullet, or word, can ever hope to break it.
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No. 827457 ID: ad879d

>>827456
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv2DSmy3Tro
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No. 827465 ID: ae9b99

...

Cera, you can still hear me right? First off, I just want to say you have been a very good hostess providing Ana with some safety. If you will allow it, and I have two more questions I wish to ask that I feel is important for Ana's decision with everyone.

First, if Ana joins you, will she be able to come up with her own nickname and craft her own mask, or will it be mandatory to go with the title "The Bringer of Nightmares" and wear the mask she is holding in her hands.

Second, this is kind of stretching it, but if you will allow it, I wish to tell everyone a story.

Thanks for your consideration.
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No. 827510 ID: e6b69c
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827510

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubbb-18ylhA
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No. 827525 ID: ae9b99

Ana, I'll tell the story a little later Suggestors note: I have to go to work soon, so I couldn't write it down quick enough

Hey Cera, Correct me if I'm wrong, but before we were in the process of saving 93, a doll looking person was spying on us. Soon after later, Black tomato easily found Ana and offered to take Ana to you. Based off of that, was that spy associated with you in any way? because when Ana was trying to save one of your people, 93, that same doll was blowing bubbles towards Ana while it looked painfully obviously she was at a part of the bomb defusing process that required her to concentrate very hard. We had to pop those bubbles in order to not surprise Ana and have 93 explode.
I'm not accusing you, I only just wanted you to be aware of that because one could... "misinterpret" that action as a way to harm Ana and others around her, and as a result, one could be fooled into thinking that the person who offered Ana that deal to join her, i.e. you, might not actually have Ana's safety in mind from the start...

But like I said, that could be seen as a misinterpretation. The person might not have known what was going on at the time. I'm not judging.

Hey Black Tomato, thanks for offering Ana the choice. May you send us back, please? 93 and some children are alone in a dangerous place and could use some help
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No. 827563 ID: a8cedc

>>827510
Thank you Ana...

It might be a good idea to decline the tea, just send us back. And Fortune made a good point... Did we save the little creeps life back there If so then maybe she needs to be reminded of that... don't press it too much though. I don't trust anyone here. And last of all... be prepared to fight our way out of here if we have too...
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No. 827597 ID: e6b69c
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827597

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnW89vmlxZQ
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No. 827598 ID: a8cedc

>>827597
SILENCE, WITCH!

You think this is a way to stop the fighting do you? If that is what you truly believe then you are lying to yourself as much as anyone else has. This isn't a game of cowboys and Indians, this is sham! We've seen the face of the true enemy, and it's fate! You are just as much a pawn to it as anyone else! We've seen the end of this path you would have Ana walk, and you are not a part of it. And if you honestly think you would have us as hostages, then you clearly don't know us very well...
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No. 827665 ID: ae9b99

Jeez, getting tense... lets calm down and change the subject, shall we?

So, we saw some commercials Root sent out recruiting members into his group while universe hopping, and I am assuming he is looking for creatures from different dimensions to join his cause. Well, I should warn you all, we went through an outcome in a future path. I believe you guys got the attention of one Spirit Parasite to join you. Those creatures are... more dangerous than you think they are. The specific Spirit Parasite I am referring to was using one of your members to send her sacrifices of innocent people, some who were even still alive. She even took control of some people in this universe by infecting them with her children to become assimilated into her hive mind. Anthony over here was unfortunately one of them. (by the way, how are you feeling?) These Spirit Parasites are known to take control of an entire universe to extinction, and after draining it's resources, escape to find another universe to infect.

I will say if you value the lives of your people, do NOT let a Spirit Parasite into this universe. We already killed one that was in that future, and we prevented it from entering this universe again before we came back in time to this position here. They were nearly impossible to defeat, but we somehow managed...
You're welcome btw.

There are just some things out there you do NOT want in the cult, no matter how powerful of an asset they seem to be.
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No. 827771 ID: e6b69c
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827771

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_YXZxBfIyM
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No. 827776 ID: ae9b99

Hey Ana, I would say we ask Black Tomato to send us back. He is a friend of our friend, and I don't think Robbit would be too happy with him if something bad were to happen to you during his deal he offered you.
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No. 827835 ID: aa1e7b

>>827776
Good idea. I just thought of it, but they might have some kind of trap set up if we try to leave that way. Like it won't get us out of here and instead it will bring us to some other location, like the inside of a cage...
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827989

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LYahqPvf8w
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No. 827994 ID: ae9b99

Ok, you're slowly making decisions on your own. That is good. I'm proud of you Ana. I'm going to trust your judgement on this. you've trusted us for so long with our choices, I'm going to trust your choices now. If you're not sure about it, Ana, we're not going through the portal. Besides, the way he sent us here, and the way he is trying to send us back is totally different, and Robbit himself doesn't know too much about him.

But if we are not going through the portal, we will need to find a way to stall for time. We have a way to get you out, but it will take time.

To stall for time, I think conversational topics might work, she might want some info that will be helpful to protect her people. We've learned some things from the future she might want to hear, after all.

First topic, ask Cera "do you know about a certain person who has the ability to kill immortal people very easily?" Wait for her answer. We won't tell her everything yet since we must stall for time.

depending on her answer, we will tell her. Because this person who could kill immortals may also be an enemy of 93's in the future.
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828172

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tONfEAQdDiQ
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No. 828174 ID: 51058c

>>828172
Great! It's done, port is out of here and they are yours and....

I'm sorry wait, did I hear that right...?

Evidence against... Essence.... so... that means she is still alive...
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No. 828177 ID: 10976e

>>828174
*begins to violently shake trying to suppress rage*

Fortune... please help me from flying off the handle here...
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No. 828230 ID: ae9b99

Robbit: take them quickly, though I must say they seem to be looking... weird now, with black markings on them. Cera claims she doesn't know what happened to them.

Ana: secretly and silently hand Robbit the totems, but keep Cera distracted so she doesn't notice with this conversation. Tell Cera "The reason why I ask is because the voices need to warn you of a serious possible upcoming threat towards immortal people they discovered in the future" then ask her "Does the name Red Ulster means anything to you?" Based on her answer, we will continue the conversation. We need to draw this out. And, don't worry, Ana. You are strong. We're almost done. This is nothing compared to the bomb situation, or the fight tournament you went through. Stay confident

Scarred: hmm... Tell you what, we'll ask Robbit to not send Ana to the hotel, but instead take her to his place of business where Falafaf is. I think the hotel has been compromised anyway, and Ana will be a sitting duck there. That way, Ana will be safe at Robbit and Falafaf's place, and from there we can ask Ana if she wants to go back and continue her journey, or stay in Robbit's universe in refuge, and maybe perhaps train herself against any threats that might find her, including Essence. Future Falafaf was a soldier. Perhaps Ana can join whatever army Falafaf joined in order to train herself in self defense? We'll have to be careful not to disturb Falafaf's date though

But in the meantime, to calm your nerves, go back to where Robbit is, and ask Marble if you can attempt to destroy the pinata again.
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828234

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3e8Hp-zOJA
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No. 828235 ID: e6b69c

Sorry I didn't notice that you have already answered
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No. 828244 ID: ae9b99

>>828235
It is alright
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No. 828450 ID: e6b69c
File 150478008563.jpg - (0.99MB , 1748x1756 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 264.jpg )
828450

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wxi96oXIJ-s
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No. 828480 ID: ae9b99

shhhhh... concentrate... everything here is an illusion and doesn't exist... Concentrate and let yourself go and escape... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMYsLOSvS-Q&
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No. 828501 ID: 85ac17

Listen to our voices, everything outside of them does not exist here. Feel yourself starting to wake up, you feel the ground on your back, the touch of 93's hand as she waits for you. Now as I count backwards from 3, feel yourself slipping back into full consciousness.

3, you feel your eyes beginning to open

2, the real world is returning

1, wake up!
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No. 828520 ID: 4fc114
File 150480125757.jpg - (628.29KB , 1493x1219 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 265.jpg )
828520

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2g6H9Nlwrs
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No. 828534 ID: 85ac17

>>828520
Oh hell... KEEP GOING! Once you make it back to the real world our link is established again... I think?
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No. 828633 ID: ae9b99

oh, Ana can't hear us?
...
it's fine. She is strong. In fact, this will be like a learning experience for her to do things on her own without anyone telling her what to do. I trust Ana. Lets see what happens...
...
...
[flashback]
>>827189
>well I have some friendly advice for you Fortune Ana. If you want Ana to go a certain route, it would be best just for you to make her
[end flashback]

NO! I'm not going to take direct control of Ana like Essence told me to in this situation.
...Why would that thought even come to mind? Even if I wanted to, I have no idea how I would do that. Ana will not ever be directly controlled by someone. The most I'll do is give her suggestions for her to consider, never force her to take the path I want.

Ana's am adult, she is strong enough to handle things herself without our help in this moment. I trust her. She just needs to follow what Robbit told her, and she will be clear. That simple.
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No. 828675 ID: 4fc114
File 150482235663.jpg - (1.08MB , 1748x1486 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 266.jpg )
828675

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9z3bK1nQ_Y
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No. 828702 ID: ae9b99

That isn't the question Ana should be asking herself. She shouldn't be wondering what Scarred, or what I would do in this situation, I believe Ana should be asking herself what SHE herself would do in this situation.

She'll be fine. We just have to wait and see what she does.
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No. 828712 ID: 5f9b77

>>828675
Be brave but rational here please.... put my heart into your words but please use Fortune's reason and logic.... Fortune can calm shit down shit down way more than I can...
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No. 828928 ID: 4fc114
File 150489676553.jpg - (642.49KB , 1748x1136 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 267.jpg )
828928

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEYx5liS4oA
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No. 828944 ID: a2d9cf

>>828928
noooooo.....

I said brave but logical....
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No. 828999 ID: ae9b99

hm, looks like Ana see's you as the more dominant personality trait, Scarred. Interesting. Let us see how this plays out.

...Hey, is Anthony still in that meeting? I wonder how he feels about all this? I can't really see him.
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No. 829009 ID: a2d9cf

If I am the dominant personality, I don't know if that is a good thing... I'm brave when I have to be, but I'd rather be smart about things...

And Andre was never here, that was just a painting Anthony did.
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No. 829010 ID: ae9b99

>>829009
I didn't say Andrew, I said Anthony.

If I remember, Anthony was invited to this meeting along with Ana, and he refused their offer to join them. I'm just wondering if he is still here or not, and if he is going to do or say something if he is.

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No. 829014 ID: a2d9cf

>>829010
oops, my bad. But to answer your question no he was memory wiped of the event and then he left.
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No. 829055 ID: 4fc114

Yeah he is not here anymore!
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No. 829100 ID: 4fc114
File 150494867379.jpg - (1.11MB , 1874x1536 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 268.jpg )
829100

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hr5nr8NGRlA
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No. 829108 ID: ae9b99

At least none of those numbers are 6666.

And it is a good thing I don't believe in destiny, because we can change destiny. As proof: I saw a vision that Dreamwalker was fated to be murdered by Ana in the future we were heading at the time. He didn't. We saved him

It seems in order to avoid this future, we might need to change Ana's card from the two of swords card to something else (not the moon card again, of course). I'll need to ask Falafaf about this next time I see her... that is if I have the courage to.
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No. 829141 ID: ae9b99

Wait... hit with an axe...
Timmy...
*places hand on heart, take deep breaths to calm self*
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No. 829152 ID: 4fc114
File 150495887454.jpg - (3.89MB , 3301x2635 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 269.jpg )
829152

Before we continue what do you think was accomplished during this chapter, good or bad?
What do you think is the mental state of Ana?
And most importantly what consequences do you think will occur because of your decisions?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHERW5GT_Tk
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No. 829163 ID: ae9b99

>what do you think was accomplished during this chapter, good or bad?
somewhere in the middle, leaning towards the bad I think. We've made a lot of enemies, and Cera said Ana is going down a path that will kill her, but at least we've saved and spared some lives, and killed a spirit parasite from infecting this universe.

>What do you think is the mental state of Ana?
not healthy. I'm also wondering what the mental health of her guides are now.

>most importantly what consequences do you think will occur because of your decisions?
Don't know. I feel we are in a lot of trouble that will be very difficult to get out of. I'm hoping at least some people will take notice of our selfless actions and help Ana, but a lot of people seem to be blinded by hatred or revenge. We'll just have to see what happens.
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No. 829209 ID: 225865

>>829163

>what do you think was accomplished during this chapter, good or bad?
I'm leaning towards the middle, I think we lost much but also did quite a lot. And what we lost we can always regain. But of course the chapter isn't over yet so let's see where this epilogue takes us.

>What do you think is the mental state of Ana?
I have a feeling that without her guides to be her post she may have gone insane a long time ago. Also, to answer this question, I can only answer the one about Scarred Ana.

>I'm also wondering what the mental health of her guides are now.
Scarred Ana has PTSD, I can tell you that right now, and it culminates in severe aggression. The events with Essence made her relive a lot of bad memories and created some new ones. However, Scarred will always try to be there for Ana, despite Scarred's own mental issues. She will always set herself aside for others.

>most importantly what consequences do you think will occur because of your decisions?
I don't know, it can be really hard to take the high ground at times and spare people especially when nothing good comes of it. What the cult seems to forget is it was they who started this fight not only with the world but Ana. And yet they turn right around and say she is a bad person for not wanting to join or she is responsible for everything. I sometimes wonder how many lies these people have to tell themselves just to feel good about themselves.
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No. 829278 ID: 4fc114
File 150499290021.jpg - (279.91KB , 1292x632 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 270.jpg )
829278

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgErp-OIi6E
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No. 829280 ID: ae9b99

...
Welcome back Ana. Can you hear me?

I wonder, did Laura and boxhead apprehended and arrested you after you fell asleep? Nevermind, I shouldn't jump to conclusions

Maybe if you want, Ana, from where you are laying right now, we could silently look around the area, and try to figure out where we are.

You don't need to speak to Boxhead just yet if you don't want to. He did leave us earlier, after all. Perhaps he will explain himself in a bit.

But him saying he thought you were sleeping forever might imply you've been out for quite some time, at least more then the usual 7-9 hours people usually need for a healthy sleep...
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No. 829302 ID: ae9b99

Oh, I wonder what the note Robbit gave you reads. I hope it's good news. We could use some.
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No. 829369 ID: a2d9cf

>>829278
Good to be back. Ana can you hear us?

Boxy...? Is that you?
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No. 829574 ID: 4fc114
File 150507791273.jpg - (1.05MB , 1748x1613 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 271.jpg )
829574

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owddukdxFv4
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No. 829579 ID: 3583d1

>>829574
Good to see you kids, glad you see you are safe. And Boxy, I do want to hear your side.

Ana, there is such a thing as redemption. You can ultimately decide if you want him around. But a leader always hears what their allies have to say.
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No. 829670 ID: 143250

You kids are too good to us. I mean, I put you all in danger asking you to pop some bubbles near Ana. risking your arms to get blown up, or risk having our stalker attack you all with a more lethal weapon. I should not have done that. It was unforgivable of me.

I'm interested in the note Robbit gave you, Ana. Do you want to read it?
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No. 829791 ID: 4fc114
File 150512855415.jpg - (1.11MB , 1748x1744 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 272.jpg )
829791

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6e2blDTf7g
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No. 829824 ID: 3583d1

>>829791
No shit? Who did you meet up with?
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No. 829946 ID: ae9b99

New friends?

hmmm...

my guess one of them would be Logan.

Well, it can probably wait. How are you feeling, Ana?
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No. 829955 ID: 4fc114
File 150517934388.jpg - (1.23MB , 1748x2480 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 273.jpg )
829955

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRfSE8ADnck
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No. 829959 ID: ae9b99

How interesting. I'd apologize for having the kids pop the voice bubbles he was blowing. Ana was at a moment where she needed extreme concentration, and having voices come out of nowhere would have surprised Ana and made everyone go boom.

Also, he seems to be some kind of television star. He might be famous or something.
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No. 829966 ID: 11c9ff

>>829959
I he is a tv star then he could bring the one thing we don't want here, cameras. Gods damnit why do you just let people in here without asking deeper about them boxy!?

Alright just keep your center, it's not fair to blame Boxy, he didn't know. Figure out was little bo creep wants and give him the boot as soon as possible.
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No. 829978 ID: ae9b99

I don't want to jump to conclusions. Lets see what he has to say.
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No. 829982 ID: ae9b99

>>829978
Besides, the kids seem to trust him.
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No. 830077 ID: 4fc114
File 150521729585.jpg - (567.62KB , 1668x936 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 274.jpg )
830077

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO2wRINd-E4
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No. 830094 ID: ae9b99

May I take a closer look at that they handed you?
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No. 830105 ID: 3583d1

Hundreds? Holy crap, why are are there hundreds of you? What do you even do that requires so many of you? And yeah can we get a closer look at that thing? Is it a phone or something?
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No. 830158 ID: 4fc114
File 150525055076.jpg - (441.29KB , 1888x713 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 275.jpg )
830158

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No. 830160 ID: 5d7976

... Well, might as well test it out I suppose.
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No. 830302 ID: 4fc114
File 150530525655.jpg - (377.03KB , 1612x832 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 276.jpg )
830302

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N3Uk8Y5km8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_pdM1hY-Rc
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No. 830313 ID: ae9b99

Clarence? I thought you died from the fog. What did they do to you?

Hug and apologize. If we hadn't been asleep during the evacuation in the beginning, we could have escaped together, and he wouldn't had been killed like he did.
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No. 830325 ID: 3583d1

Those sick fucks... The dolls are made of the dead.

Oh gods I feel sick.
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No. 830358 ID: 4fc114
File 150533465354.jpg - (1.64MB , 1748x2712 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 277.jpg )
830358

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJasZ2X3yXc
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No. 830360 ID: 3583d1

>>830358
Good to know you are still on our side Clarence. And it's good to see you too 93, who else is here? Boxy told us there was one more person.
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No. 830362 ID: ae9b99

Hee hee, keep it to yourself, but I think Clarence might have some feelings for you. After thinking about it, why else would he have taken so much time embroidering your name on the bullet proof vest you took from his apartment.

But then again, you just said he was a creepy neighbor, but after seeing so many other creeps in our quest, he is pretty sane in comparison.

Oh, 93. wave to 93.
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No. 830364 ID: ae9b99

Also, in case we ever get separated by Clarence again, I think we should think of some kind of password Clarence could say just in case so we know for sure the doll we find is Clarence, and not another doll.

How bout... eggnog? I don't know, can you come up with a better password?
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No. 830365 ID: 3583d1

>>830364
Seems legit.
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No. 830370 ID: 4fc114
File 150534392224.jpg - (733.43KB , 1686x1120 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 278.jpg )
830370

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcT7eijRbaI
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No. 830377 ID: 51058c

>>830370
Enjoy it Ana, you deserve it.
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No. 830385 ID: ae9b99

Finally. Some friends. Do me a favor, Ana, and please keep them close, and value them as much as you can. I have failed to do that with one of my best friends, and I lost her. The guilt won't go away. Seeing you finally happy, Ana, makes me happy at least.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSshQu9rQLc
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No. 830605 ID: 4fc114
File 150544000913.jpg - (1.50MB , 1748x2712 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 279.jpg )
830605

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byAfC5yW_hw
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No. 830607 ID: 16913c

>>830605
Aaaaand, you are?
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No. 830663 ID: ae9b99

>>830607
shh, it is impolite to be interrupting a tap dance number. Let the person have their fun. their not bothering us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlqSex4tBbs
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No. 830669 ID: 4fc114
File 150546767791.jpg - (521.96KB , 1188x1240 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 280.jpg )
830669

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peLHVzYFh9w
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No. 830705 ID: ae9b99

Scarred Ana, and I are responsible.

Its easy to blame Essence for it, as she, and future Ana didn't directly tell us that fixing our mistake would destroy everything, and she was the one who offered us to go back, but really, the warning signs were everywhere from the start when we first spoke to Cera about the spiraling timeline. The reason why Essence didn't directly warn us was because she wants us to suffer.

If I had paid more attention, if I had knew that wanting to go back and fix things would destroy that timeline, I would not have destroyed it. Cera hinted at it when we first spoke to her, but it was confusing to understand. I only assumed it wouldn't effect that parallel timeline if we had gone back and fix things because I was considering that Scarred and I ourselves came from different parallel timelines, but I was wrong...
...
now that I think about it, when we were sent back in time to help Ana in this timeline and lost our memories, was Scarred Ana's past timeline, and my past timeline destroyed in order to help this Ana?

Even if we didn't know, there is no excuse for our actions, it was unforgivable. If you are going to punish us, I only ask that you leave Ana and her friends out of it, as she is suffering enough as is, and if Cera said was true, is going to suffer a lot more. I want you to know I want to make things right and atone for my mistakes, and I was already planning on doing it by asking to turn myself in and admitting my guilt to one of Dimensional Tribunal's people after they are done watching their little film that was sent to them.
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No. 830708 ID: 3583d1

>>830705
I must agree with my friend. Ultimately we are the ones who destroyed it. I can't help but feel we were aimed like a a gun by Essence but ultimately we are the ones responsible, it was our fingers on the trigger. Had we known what would happen we never would have done it. Which is why at this dimensional tribunal we are going to ask that that timeline be brought back into existence. We have the means by which this can be accomplished but we don't have the power to actually do it.

We want to fix our mistakes or pay for them. But no one should have to suffer for our lack of information. We only want to right our wrongs.
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No. 830747 ID: 4fc114
File 150551398713.jpg - (2.29MB , 2228x3031 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 281.jpg )
830747

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=025G5zHuW-k
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No. 830748 ID: 16913c

>>830747
I have a question actually. Because I see a way of there being a middle ground. The destroyed timeline can exist again, we know who has the material to bring it back to life. Robbit has the ashes of Ana the Bringer of Nightmares. With those ashes the timeline can exist again. But here is where things can get tricky... with those ashes is this the choices we have? Either return to that timeline with them? Or continue on and do nothing with them? Because if that's the case I fail to see why we can't do both. Or at the very least one of us goes with the each timeline and continue on until we find a point where we can converge again. I just...

It isn't fair, one must live but the other must die? I don't believe that. I can't believe that because everyone deserves a right to happiness. Please, just answer me that? Can we restore the timeline with the ashes but continue on this road for a better future...?
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No. 830759 ID: ae9b99

I thank you for your understanding, and giving us time to think. Most people who give us these difficult decisions are always demanded to be made in a split second.

>>830748
The ashes of future Ana sounds like it might work. And we shouldn't also forget the Curtains Wielder, a person who I am told by Robbit is able to send people from one universe to another.

Don't forget though, Marble has the ashes, he confiscated them from Robbit, and will be giving them to the Dimensional Tribunal. Robbit does not have the ashes anymore.

plan of action could be
1. see the Dimensional Tribunal
2. admit our guilt to them, and explain the situation and our plan to fix things, and convince him to give Robbit the ashes again, and create a parallel universe
3. After Robbit has his stuff back, and permission to create the parallel universe, we'll have the curtains wielder evacuate everyone from this universe to the new universe
4. Phantom of Karma will use his skills on this universe's timeline and send it to the future we left behind
5. voila, we now have saved a timeline and able to help future Ana while we also have the present universe to help present Ana

...

To be honest, I wanted to use that parallel universe to start things over as both paths are not really the paths I would have chosen, but this is the more selfless thing to do.
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No. 830768 ID: 4fc114
File 150552565876.jpg - (544.70KB , 1676x1170 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 282.jpg )
830768

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEuJeNMDcQo
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No. 830770 ID: ae9b99

It landed on its side.

kidding.

heads
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No. 830771 ID: 16913c

>>83076
Depends. Is the coin loaded? Did you rig the toss? If the answer is no to both, then allow me to make my point. I would choose heads. Why? Because a friend once pointed out to me that a coin has more density on its head side making it slightly heavier on that side and more likely that it will fall onto its face leaving the the tails side up. Now if since you did that final palm slap onto you hand however that makes the head side the more likely candidate. The point I'm trying to make is yes, there is a 50/50 chance but if you how the game is played, then you have a slightly higher chance of winning.
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No. 830781 ID: 4fc114
File 150552943685.jpg - (1.12MB , 1748x2100 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 283.jpg )
830781

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Bc0Byn7Rx0
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No. 830783 ID: 16913c

>>830781
Well what if we got the original designer of the universe? Dreamwalkers father, The Great Contractor? I have a feeling he would be a part of the Tribunal. Could he and Robbit do it together? I guess the question there is would they even be willing to work together...
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No. 830851 ID: 4fc114
File 150556478604.jpg - (1.49MB , 1748x2373 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 284.jpg )
830851

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti203IWMBdY
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No. 830882 ID: ade112

>>830851
Honestly...

I feel we've fought so hard for where we are now. And I don't feel like I can... wait a second! Hey SoK? What if I was to make a payment of great power? Because I know we can physically interact with the material world but we aren't necessarily IN the material plane right now. I still have something of extreme power.

My right eye, the source of all the magic I could do in life. I tried to give it to Ana from that timeline, but again, can't really interact with material stuff. But here, if I gave it you, could that help?

If it can't then I choose the present, but I refuse to abandon those souls in the void. I would even take them into myself if I could so they wouldn't have to be stranded, I present them to the tribunal and make them get off their asses. I won't abandon them.
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No. 830886 ID: ae9b99

My choice... The future.

I was selfish. Future Ana worked so hard to fight for peace, and suffered great adversity, and we took it away from her. and even if it wasn't the future we fought for, everyone seemed so happy. and yet, despite everyone being happy, Future Ana was still suffering so much and haunted by her guilt... like I am now. I want atonement, and I feel future Ana feels the same way of wanting atonement. The future may be broken, but together with Ana, I feel we can fix the future.

Plus, Logan's future child is really upset with our decision to destroy her timeline. I want to make things right with her, and she will have no reason to come after us. In fact, she might be willing to help future Ana atone for her sins.
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No. 830887 ID: 4fc114
File 150558612596.jpg - (304.56KB , 1136x707 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 285.jpg )
830887

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqwh6bxJPe0
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No. 830888 ID: ae9b99
File 150558645497.jpg - (109.66KB , 607x283 , typethis.jpg )
830888

You do have that coin, perhaps we could have fate decide. flip it and see where our path will lead? Heads, we stay in the present and try to fight for a better future. tails, we go to the future and try to help Ana and ourselves atone for our sins and fix the future. Sounds good, Scarred?

if you want, Absurdity, perhaps you can type dice 1d2 in the email. If it rolls a 1 (heads) we stay in the present. 2 (tails) we attempt to fix the future.
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No. 830891 ID: 3583d1

>>830888
No. It doesn't.

I don't like the idea of going back. If we go back now what have we gained? We fought to get back but no one told us the rules and so we being misinformed didn't know what would happen. That does fall on us, but what happens if we go back? Are we damning this present timeline as we did with that one? I feel like we are playing dice with people's souls, and I hate it.
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No. 830892 ID: 3583d1

Although... I have one last idea. I don't know if it will work but it might.

What if we got the black totems from Robbit? We then each went one way taking each other's totem? I can take yours and stay with the present. And you head into the future taking mine. Could that be a possibility?
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No. 830893 ID: 4fc114
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830893

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLp_Hh6DKWc
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No. 830894 ID: ae9b99

>>830892
Sadly, I don't think it will work that way. this universe's timeline only goes one way without any branching paths.

I don't like the idea of going to the future either, giving up everything we worked so hard for, but we have to think that future Ana felt exactly the same way we are now, about leaving behind everything she herself fought so hard for only for her to give it all up, sacrifice herself, and the rest of the universe just so we can get what we wanted. That breaks my heart beyond repair. The fact that Essence tricked us and made us look like selfish terrible people hurts.

Speaking of Essence, I'm surprised she isn't here. Usually at a moment like this, she would be here and screw with us in some way, especially in this crucial decision... hmmm...
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No. 830895 ID: 3583d1

...

*stares at Sok*
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No. 830896 ID: 4fc114
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830896

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1JVYmxFmhM
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No. 830897 ID: 3583d1

>>830896
Depends. Can I hit her if she does? Because her beating is LONG overdue
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No. 830898 ID: ae9b99

If that is true, The fact that she is screaming to get in here tells me that whatever decision we make will tremendously fuck up any plans she has in store for us. I assume she wants us to stay in the present so she can mess with Ana and ourselves in so many of the worst ways possible, like having Logan's daughter come after us, Possibly future Falafaf, and the fact that cera said Ana was destined to suffer in this timeline. This is just to name a few of the ways Essence would want us to stay in the present to keep things according to her plans

I still stand by my decision to go in the future
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No. 830899 ID: ae9b99

That said, nah, we don't need her in here... at least not yet. But I am curious in knowing what kind of things she has been screaming.
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No. 830903 ID: 4fc114
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830903

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AByfaYcOm4A
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No. 830906 ID: ade112

Regardless of whatever choice is made I just ask that you hold on for now. Robbit has a message to give to Ana.
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No. 830929 ID: 4fc114
File 150560130725.jpg - (350.54KB , 1442x699 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 289.jpg )
830929

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHHUhcV2eVY
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No. 830932 ID: ae9b99

...
*sigh*

ok. I trust Robbit has a plan of action with his note to help us out. I assume it has to do with the totems he gave to Marble.

If we leave to the future, we would this time be willfully destroying a timeline rather than accidentally destroying it like last time, which might make this Tribunal person angry. Plus, if I do that, I would be abandoning present Ana, which abandonment is something that got Essence angry with us in the first place. I'm not going to abandon Ana anymore. Instead, I'm going to try to learn to live with the guilt that will linger within me. I'm sorry. I'm not going to run from my problems like a coward.

we'll stay in the present. And we will speak to the Tribunal and accept our guilt and punishment after Ana reads Robbit's letter.

The question I have now is, where will we meet the Tribunal? will it be here? or where Ana is currently? none of this is present Ana's fault so I don't think it would be healthy for her to worry about what will happen and not get involved with our mess. I'd rather have this meeting with the Tribunal be between me, and Scarred, and maybe Robbit, and Dreamwalker.

Thanks for your offer, Phantom. I'd offer you a handshake, but I'm not in physical form.
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No. 830936 ID: 4fc114
File 150560566759.jpg - (340.38KB , 1200x956 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 290.jpg )
830936

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBeUY5pMAkA
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No. 830940 ID: ae9b99

Thanks for your understanding. I know you said that there are no right or wrong answers, and these choices has good and bad points to them, but it feels a lot of times, with each decision, the bad points seem to keep outweighing the good. Even if the choices seems obviously they would be the best choice, it seems to screw us over in the worst possible matters.

Here is how the journey for me felt so far: it went from a walk on a horizontal surface, to a walk up a hill, to eventually becoming a mountain. As we are climbing, the mountain becomes more vertical without us having climbing gear, and our enemies has tied a heavy ball and chain around our ankles. If that wasn't enough, we now have Essence at the top of that mountain in the playing field now pouring tubs full of grease down that mountain, and slowly making us lose our grip and slip all the way down to our deaths.

Perhaps with the friends present Ana has now, she now has received her missing climbing gear.

What I need to do is find a key to free us from the heavy ball and chain on our ankles. I think I need to start by working up the courage and getting through my guilt of what I've done to future Falafaf, and ask for more training from present Falafaf, specifically to be able to change Ana's fate. According to Cera, she is on a path towards getting shot and stabbed, and axed to death in her future. I need to prevent that without having Ana become a terrible person, which means probably changing her two of swords card to something else (not the moon card again though).

I'm only saying my plan of action here because Essence can't hear me here.

um... before we leave, can I ask for an encore of your dance?
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No. 830943 ID: 4fc114
File 150561121883.jpg - (335.14KB , 1010x947 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 291.jpg )
830943

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4XHcZR0cjY
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No. 830953 ID: ae9b99

... I believe she can hear us.
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No. 830955 ID: 4fc114
File 150561618012.jpg - (159.61KB , 694x681 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 292.jpg )
830955

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G_Gw8rbihY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHsPQMHkI7o
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No. 830956 ID: ae9b99

...you tell me.
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No. 830957 ID: 4fc114
File 150561701606.jpg - (285.03KB , 965x912 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 292.jpg )
830957

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBxEa9Pq9Jc
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No. 830959 ID: ae9b99

*ignores Essence*
(inner thoughts: hmm... I wonder... Hope this won't explode my brain or something)
*stares deeply at Essence*
*attempts to use tarot vision to see her tarot card*
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No. 830969 ID: ce762c

My fucking gods I'm so dense...

*stares with eternal hate at essence*
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No. 831037 ID: 4fc114
File 150565269940.jpg - (1.39MB , 1748x2519 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 293.jpg )
831037

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HezLat7JrQ4
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No. 831041 ID: 143250

give "them" blood... as in plural? As in not just this person but us too?

shit, she found a way to kill us astral projections. Someone, anybody, please help us!
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No. 831045 ID: 9ba917

If you asked me, I would just do what they asked.
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No. 831067 ID: ce762c

>>831037
ROBIN!? NO!!!!

C'MON HURT ME INSTEAD!!! I'M THE ONE YOU WANT!!! IM THE ONE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR TIMELINES DEATH HURT ME!!!! IM RIGHT HERE!!! ARE YOU REALLY GONNA PASS THIS UP!!! MAKE ME FLESH, HURT ME!!!!
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No. 831096 ID: 143250

>>831067
(inner thoughts: she... knows this pimp looking fellow? ehhh... I don't want to know...)
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No. 831102 ID: ce762c

PLEASE DONT HURT HIM!!! HE SAVED MY BABY BEFORE HE WAS EVEN BORN, LOGAN AND I HONERED HIM FOR SAVING OUR SON!!! I BEG YOU DON'T HURT ROBIN! IF SOMEONE MUST BE HURT THEN TAKE ME!!!

PLEASE I WILL GIVE MYSELF OVER JUST DONT HURT HIM!!!

Please.... don't hurt the man who saved your fathers child... it's why I can't hate you. I could never hate the child of my husband... In my timeline, your father... and me... and that man saved our baby. Please. Don't hurt Robin. If someone must suffer then I will take his place. Don't hurt him...
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No. 831140 ID: 4fc114
File 150568297890.jpg - (954.20KB , 1684x1962 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 294.jpg )
831140

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jouJeRWF56U
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No. 831153 ID: cf19a6

>>831140
... In- In my time Robin, your death was an accident. But it continued a war... you drank poisoned wine meant for me... You were amoung the ones who knew I was pregnant at the time, so you drank my wine... and died.

*turns to logans daughter beginning to sob*
Please don't kill him because of our actions I know how you must feel. People you loved died because of us, and you want vengeance so you would kill people we loved... please I beg you...

*falls to her knees*

If someone must suffer let it be me. I give myself over to you willingly, just don't hurt Robin...
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No. 831216 ID: 4fc114
File 150572879342.jpg - (1.00MB , 1652x1976 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 295.jpg )
831216

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxtzgM4_cWM
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No. 831232 ID: 963ae7

>>831216
*sobbing, runs at Logans daughter. Summons Dreamwalkers knife.*

SKERA!

*knowing it won't hit she still slashes at Logan's daughter, but still believing to try. Instead she stands in her ways and puts herself infront of her face, attempting to distract her and obscure her vision. Still sobbing and screaming with grief*

ROBIN I'M SORRY!!! I CANT DO MUCH BEYOND THIS!!! STAND OR RUN BUT YOU HAVE TO LIVE!!! THROW
ONE OF THOSE KNIFES DON'T WORRY ABOUT HITTING ME!!! PLEASE LIVE!!!
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No. 831244 ID: 3583d1

>>831232
*sobbing*
ROBIN FORGIVE ME FOR MAKING THIS CALL
BUT I DONT WANT TO SEE YOUR LAST FALL
YOU SEE THAT IM TRYING BUT BETWEEN LIVING AND DYING
THATS REALLY NO CHOICE HERE AT ALL!!!
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No. 831286 ID: 4fc114
File 150576343528.jpg - (757.20KB , 1748x1624 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 296.jpg )
831286

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZktSPrGSck
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No. 831288 ID: 3583d1

YES!
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No. 831348 ID: ae9b99

suggestor's note: Fortune Ana is currently not here and is sleeping. She cannot make a choice
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No. 831349 ID: 4fc114
831349

>>831348
Oh are you a new participant to the quest?
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No. 831350 ID: ae9b99

>>831349
suggestor's note: no, i'm still playing as fortune ana currently, but she is asleep right now. shhh. You'll wake her
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No. 831351 ID: 4fc114

Oh OK
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No. 831389 ID: 4fc114
File 150578897917.jpg - (944.71KB , 1748x1533 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 297.jpg )
831389

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQpBbK7ua-g
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No. 831398 ID: 3583d1

*puts hand through*
18- Triangle

14- Square

9- Pentagram

*inner thoughts*
please for the love of the gods, if I am selecting people for death...
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No. 831428 ID: 4fc114
File 150581321020.jpg - (1.21MB , 1748x2416 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 298.jpg )
831428

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPZyVPATMj0
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No. 831471 ID: 3583d1

>>831428
The smile reminded me of an old friend of mine.
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No. 831557 ID: 4fc114
File 150585440366.jpg - (382.84KB , 1332x888 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 299.jpg )
831557

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ys2aS5MXdYo
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No. 831564 ID: b0f04f

>>831557
Huh. So what now? I only did this to save Robin.
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No. 831572 ID: 4fc114
File 150585835404.jpg - (273.94KB , 1532x736 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 300.jpg )
831572

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag1o3koTLWM
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No. 831574 ID: b0f04f

>>831572
*Smiles like she is trying not to laugh at Essence*

... Come in!
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No. 831575 ID: 4fc114
File 150585898350.jpg - (172.89KB , 775x744 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 301.jpg )
831575

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAwEiXCIasU
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No. 831583 ID: 404570

>>831575
*still trying not to laugh at Essence*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sShMA85pv8M

Who is on first? And What is on second, and I don't know is on third.
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No. 831591 ID: 404570

>>831583
BWAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

Alright look we both know how is going to go. Either, I was able to save him by writing your symbols or I wasn't and your knock knock joke is just going to end with his death and this was just advance your own shitty agenda. And to be honest, it isn't funny anymore...

I don't want him to die, but chances are this was ultimately useless...
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No. 831608 ID: 963ae7
831608

*Turns to Logan's Daughter*

I wish I knew your name. Because to be honest, I get it. I understand where you are coming from, eye for an eye, blood for blood, family for family. I've been there.

But right now, I just want to ask you. What kind of a man do you think Robin is? I'll tell you, he is a brother to all. He brings music and laughter into dark corners. All who meet him are better because of it, and if you kill him your depriving people of that.

And I know what you're going to say, it doesn't matter because I wiped out your world. That one death will justify tens of millions. It won't. He hasn't done anything to deserve this. And I know your father wouldn't want you to do this. He believed in punishing the guilty, but he never once hurt an innocent man. If you want to hurt the guilty...

*puts whole arm through ring* right here, you could kill me right now, use that spear or knives and slit my wrist. I won't object. But if you honestly think I don't care about what I did, then you are lying to yourself. And ask yourself this, if I didn't care, why would I be trying to bring your world back? Why would I be trying to fix all my mistakes? Why would I be trying to give you your life back?

And if Essence offered to bring your world back, and we have the means of doing so, why hasn't she already?
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No. 831630 ID: 4fc114
File 150586929577.jpg - (854.38KB , 1748x1673 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 302.jpg )
831630

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNfhRjK9TbU
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No. 831642 ID: 963ae7

>>831630
*inner thoughts*
And here it comes... that shocking moment between seeing the pain and then actually feeling it... Nothing? Huh. Maybe they need to activate the pain center of the brain to actually make me feel it. Still might as well give them what they want hopefully it keeps them hurting Robin. Hell I don't event have to pretend to cry... all I really need to do it remember my boy is dead... and...

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUGGGGHHHHH!!!! FUCK FUCK FUCK MOTHERFUCKERS!!!! GODS IT HURTS!!!!
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No. 831707 ID: 4fc114
File 150590213426.jpg - (1.03MB , 1748x1356 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 303.jpg )
831707

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgB3blk6NVc
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No. 831730 ID: 3583d1

>>831707
...
*quietly sobs over his body*
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No. 831776 ID: 4fc114
File 150592884593.jpg - (0.97MB , 1748x1960 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 304.jpg )
831776

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_LZ281rZpY
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No. 831783 ID: f0e789

>>831776
*Ignores Essence, seemingly shuts down emotionally and continues to sob quietly over Robin's body*
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No. 831790 ID: 3583d1

>>831783
*Inner mind*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyWMZrLLPXw

TALK YOU BITCH! WHERE ARE THE REST OF THEM!?

"..."

Has she confessed yet?

Not yet my lord, she was screaming for the first hours.

Is she even still alive?

Yes my lord. We've been giving her regular shots of adrenaline to keep her alive.

And her magic?

The chains we've bound her with prevent all sorcery.

Good, move on to something else, since the barbed whips aren't working. My word, her back looks like ground meat...

I was thinking the chemical injections sir.

Good that will do nicely. Set her veins a flame, torturer.

Yes my lord. Here we go you cunt, if you don't start talking after this, I'll set to work on you tendons...

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUGGGGHHH!!!"

SING FOR ME LITTLE-BIRDY, SING!!!

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No. 831805 ID: 4fc114
File 150593886352.jpg - (698.72KB , 1524x1304 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 305.jpg )
831805

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tl0DMTlwLw4
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No. 831815 ID: 3583d1

>>831805
*Inner mind*

"I don't like this Robin, something about this is too fishy."

Don't worry, you of all people know what a smooth talker I can be.

"Can you out talk a cult leader?"

Probably.

"Don't over estimate yourself. Let's get this over with.

Ah. Our guests have arrived. Please be seated. Don't give that glare, we are all here for the same thing. This was has gone on too long.

"At least there we can agree."

Now now, I know things seem bad, and lord knows they are. So for now, why don't we just calm things down. I see you have refreshments for us? A sign of a true host.

I know how to entertain, and I keep the cellars full. A toast! To peace and prosperity!

Mmm. Good wine.

I see you haven't tasted it though, Ana. Even now you show your contempt for me.

"I don't drink."

Fair enough, but it is a sign of good will to join in the toast. There must be good will between us if we wish to continue.

May I speak?

You may.

As my leaders chief adviser at this peace conference, might I take her wine for her? And besides it really was an excellent vintage.

I suppose that would be acceptable.

Then I purpose my own toast! To laughter and love, and the good will of men!

Here here!

"Good now we might proceed."

Quite so now on to- HHRRKKK!!!

"Robin!?"

What in the..?

HHRRRGGGHHH!!!

"ROBIN!"

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No. 831823 ID: 3583d1

*Inner mind*

Ana we can't stay here! It's not safe!

"NO! I WON'T LEAVE HIM THERE!"

BROTHERS AND SISTERS OF THE ASH TREE! TODAY WE HAVE TRIUMPHED! WE HAVE SHOWN THE ENEMY THAT WE ARE THE STRONGEST, THAT CAN NEVER BE BROKEN! FOR WE HAVE ONE OF THEIR LEADERS!

"NOOOOOO!"

Lady Ana we must flee, they could see us at any moment!

BRING HIM FOWARD! LOGAN ALBRECHT, YOU STAND GUILTY OF HERESY AND OF MURDER. AS SUCH IS MY DIVINE RIGHT, I SENTENCE YOU TO DEATH BY BEHEADING!

Ana, I love you.

"AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!"

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No. 831867 ID: 4fc114
File 150595477743.jpg - (2.57MB , 2580x3250 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 306.jpg )
831867

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73f_O1m6rOQ
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No. 831887 ID: bccf1a

>>831867
*gets up off the ground, changes shape from Robin into his silver tails form*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyJXrrywWlY

And that's all I needed to hear... *presses stop on the tape recorder*

Being the god of imagination does have its perks, for instance, changing my forms in this immaterial realm as my form is whatever I can think it to be, and switching the real Robin out while Scarred Ana was talking with you all. I sent him to to Laura. Of course taking a spear through the face was trickier to figure out, but hey, swiping the Ash tree's sap while we were making our escape form the cult easy-peasy. Heals up wounds nicely, tastes like syrup! I was hoping to save it for when I needed it more but hey... what can you do.

Poor Scared, I'll see what I can do for her in a minute.

As for you Essence, after that little monologue I have all the proof I need... *Opens a door* C'mon in guys. Dimensional Tribunal, Welcome to my universe. Now arrest that woman on crimes against common humanity!
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No. 831900 ID: 4fc114
File 150596108181.jpg - (661.50KB , 1253x1931 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 307.jpg )
831900

This is from the author, I know how much you would like to just take her down. But if I allowed this to happen all that mystery that is yet to happen wouldn't even have the need to occur in the first place . So I am sorry but what you told won't happen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMP42SoWajQ
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No. 831901 ID: b0f04f

Regardless, I can still save people, and I managed to save one life today, I'll save hers too... I'm leaving and I'm taking Scarred with me. Go die in a hole.
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No. 831966 ID: 4fc114
File 150600361910.jpg - (0.96MB , 1748x2048 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 308.jpg )
831966

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwiunQikzlU
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No. 831972 ID: 963ae7

>>831966
Do you know what I find funny? The fact that this idea is horrifying to you.

Please. You've done terrible things to people and you suddenly NOW just started to feel something like empathy or horror? That is and insult to us both.

Here's a question for you though... say you win? What then? You will be alone, what's left for you if victory is achieved? You are Scarred Ana really are more alike then you realize.
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No. 832129 ID: 4fc114
File 150607261375.jpg - (2.16MB , 1812x3428 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 309.jpg )
832129

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0D_uP7p3Tg
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No. 832135 ID: 3583d1

>>832129
you didn't answer my question... and hello. Whose this?
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No. 832180 ID: 4fc114
File 150611155461.jpg - (3.48MB , 2740x4901 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 310.jpg )
832180

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9WZtxRWieM
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No. 832245 ID: 963ae7

>>832180
Your song is bad and you should feel bad. You are terrible person.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q_2nrp9OTg
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No. 832261 ID: 963ae7

>>832245

A N D I L O V E I T

WHERE DO YOU THINK YOU ARE GOING SEXY!?! GET BACK HERE!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C3poU_0sK4
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No. 832274 ID: 4fc114
File 150616144042.jpg - (264.33KB , 1157x624 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 311.jpg )
832274

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeyB5UcIvw0
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No. 832309 ID: 3583d1



Ana... help me...

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No. 832313 ID: 4fc114
File 150618533247.jpg - (341.58KB , 1508x616 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 312.jpg )
832313

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsyEfiQiLkM
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No. 832317 ID: 3583d1

*shows self*
Fortune... sleeping...

I was... tortured...


*collapses*
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No. 832420 ID: 4fc114
File 150621612022.jpg - (432.47KB , 1748x874 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 314.jpg )
832420

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfVN3kQkcd4
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No. 832427 ID: 963ae7

>>832420
Who.... is that?
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No. 832458 ID: 4fc114
File 150624809212.jpg - (186.62KB , 1307x560 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 315.jpg )
832458

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXzEcwYs8Eo
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No. 832490 ID: ae9b99
File 150626821587.png - (811.74KB , 700x585 , hermit.png )
832490

suggestor's note to scarred Ana: Tell Ana that Fortune Ana felt that she needed to escape from reality in isolation to find herself, and reevaluate things that are going on around us. She will come back when she is good and ready. Do not concern yourself with her at the moment.

as for wanting answers, tell her they might be answered if she reads Robbit's note

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No. 832504 ID: 3583d1

>>832490
gotchu fam

>>832458
Just... give me a minute to regain my strength...

Fortune isn't here, she is regaining her strength and meditating on our situation. She hasn't left you yet, She will return.

And Ana, I know to you that meeting with Cela seemed like maybe... an hour? To us... it was much longer. Like... 15 years longer. We bore witness to another version where due to our failures, we saw you join the cult as general, and take over most of North America. Logan hated you, 93 was gone, and I don't know what happened to the kids. In the end you were dying. Something was wrong as you chose to become immortal, but something in you was failing. To save yourself, and to cut yourself off from your past, you would've killed Dreamwalker... I stopped you. I convinced you that what you were doing was wrong and you wanted to take everything back... And then the being that was responsible for everything... killed you and reset the universe. It killed off millions including the two kids you had... I still feel... I can't even describe that feeling about that...

The being that killed you is like us, only if we are a flicker of who we once were, she is a forest fire. She is a version of you, but she calls herself Essence of life. She even took someone from that other world, Logan's Daughter. She hates me, wants to kill me. The funny thing is, I don't blame her. I don't even hate her. Essence even tried to do it all again, but she was stopped by Laura and Dreamwalker. He had to go through it like we did. I can only imagine what he went through. Do you remember Laura? She saved you from all those bad thoughts? Those thoughts were caused by Essence. I thought Laura had killed Essence but she doesn't die though... I don't know how we can stop her. But we are going to try. I won't let her change you from who you are.

Anyway, Essence fooled us again, pretending to be some spirit of karma, and tried to get us to either go back to that other future or stay here. I don't think she could have sent us back anyway. We chose to stay here with you, but that wasn't her intent. She wanted to make Logan's daughter feel justified in her hate of us. She kidnapped someone... someone I know... to save his life... I... volunteered for some kind of game. I'll spare you the details of it as I don't fully understand it myself. But needless to say... this was the result *gestures with stump arm*

And it didn't matter... They killed him anyway... But somehow... I don't believe it. Or maybe I just don't want to. Essence broke me... I relived my worst memories... and she only encouraged them... mentally torturing me... I don't really know how I got away... maybe she just got bored. But I thought I heard something. A voice... I didn't recognize it, but it was somehow... wrong. Like it didn't belong.

And that brings us up to now...
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No. 832519 ID: 4fc114
File 150628750216.jpg - (730.41KB , 1628x1820 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 316.jpg )
832519

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zLfCnGVeL4
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No. 832521 ID: 3583d1

>>832519
No, seriously, who are these other people here?
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No. 832578 ID: 4fc114
File 150630006728.jpg - (851.99KB , 1692x1736 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 317.jpg )
832578

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rM0whmTgRI8
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No. 832586 ID: 963ae7

>>832578
Alright... how long have we been gone anyway?
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No. 832666 ID: 4fc114
File 150634598151.jpg - (527.65KB , 1145x1296 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 318.jpg )
832666

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5RBPTepZGs
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No. 832683 ID: 3583d1

>>832666
Smart, I'm glad to see you are getting beginning to take more of a leadership role. I'm proud of you!

So what is your assessment of them, you know them more than I do so I can tell you my thoughts but I want to hear yours first.
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No. 832886 ID: 4fc114
File 150639154984.jpg - (356.15KB , 1502x734 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 319.jpg )
832886

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDBEtCMnBpk
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No. 832900 ID: 3583d1

>>832886
I'm not entirely sure to be honest with you. I know it has something to do with the first event. Essentially it is whatever happened in the past that triggered everything. I think we may see just what happened that led us to this point. Or part of it? I don't know for certain. That's really all I know about it.
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No. 833018 ID: d98041
File 150646853296.jpg - (1.44MB , 1748x2784 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 320.jpg )
833018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3n0P_iYbqmA
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No. 833019 ID: 3a80a6

If you chose to fight Ana, I can train you. When it comes to combat and strategy I excell. Regardless of whatever choice you make, I will stand by it and I will stand by you.
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No. 833092 ID: d98041
File 150650776180.jpg - (1.31MB , 1677x2378 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 321.jpg )
833092

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AARR2PVjuXA
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No. 833143 ID: 3583d1

Speaking as a mother here, sometimes kids just need that reassurance. And I’m sorry to say but you are the closest person to a mother that they have. All kids want to feel loved by someone, it is a need we all have I suspect Robert is the same for all his tough act. I think he is trying to emulate his father’s sense of bravado, I mean he is wearing his mask after all. Here I know why don’t I sing you all a lullaby? I used to sing it to... well... you know, and I always love the chance to feel like a mom again...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TgRZ2Y7iwk
Goodnight my angel.
Time to close your eyes.
And save these questions for another day.
I think I know what you've been asking me.
I think you know what I've been trying to say.
I promise I would never leave you.
And you should always know, I never will be far away.

Goodnight my angel, now it's time to sleep.
And still so many things I want to say.
Remember all the songs you sang for me.
When we went sailing on an emerald bay
And like a boat out on the ocean.
I'm rocking you to sleep.

The water is dark and deep inside this mother's heart.
You'll always be a part of me.
Goodnight my angel, now it's time to dream.
And dream how wonder your life will be.
Some day a child may cry and if you sing this lullaby.
Then in your heart there will always be a part of me.

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No. 833174 ID: d98041
File 150655414215.jpg - (1.48MB , 1712x2256 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 322.jpg )
833174

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7bWw51y_QY
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No. 833182 ID: 1667ef

Hey Robert, can I ask you a question. I know you and your siblings can hear me. So why we go somewhere just you and I can talk okay? Don’t worry Ana, I can take care of this.

So, why did you respect your dad. I am not saying you shouldn’t almost all boys idolize their dads, but respect is something that must be earned, what did he do that earned your respect for him?
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No. 833188 ID: d98041
File 150656077648.jpg - (798.64KB , 1484x1024 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 323.jpg )
833188

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnLAa6_hB9A
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No. 833191 ID: 1667ef

>>833188
*shows self and sits next to Robert*
I think she wanted the best future for you, but was also scared of failing. She didn’t want her own mother’s failings to be her own. So she decided that she wouldn’t have to make that choice and was going to let your grandmothers raise you, and that would be your dad’s moms. And you know what they asked her? They wanted her to be a lioness who would protect her cubs. And she said that she would do just that for you.

But you know what I want Robert? I want you to have the chance to just be a kid. You act so strong for your brother and sister, it’s why I named you Robert. It was for Robert the Bruce, a Scottish hero who led his people. But more than anything, I believe that you should have a chance at life and the chance to just be a kid for a while. And I think that’s why your mom was going to give you over. Because she knew that was a life that she couldn’t give you.
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No. 833194 ID: d98041
File 150656430617.jpg - (679.67KB , 1244x909 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 324.jpg )
833194

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CNQi3Bwg4s
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No. 833196 ID: bccf1a

>>833194
I don’t claim to know anything Robert, but I do think I’m right. Why do you think that she sees you this way? Because what if I told you the reason she wanted to let you go was because she is dying?
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No. 833204 ID: bccf1a

>>833196
I do know that no mother who really cares for their children would EVER willingly give them up. When I first held my own son for the first time, I knew he was someone that I wanted to protect and I loved him with all of my heart. I also know that some kinds of love can be poisonous. And I truly believe your mother wants you to be safe from someone else, and shewanted to spare you from the grief of her death. And that someone else is the reason she is dying, her own mother. Her mother is the one who made her as she is. Robert, your grandmother loves her daughter, but she also used her a means to an end, and that is what is unforgivable. If she knew you were alive, then I suspect she would look at you the same way. Your mother, I truly think, wanted you to be taken care of by someone who would keep her own mother away from you. And because she is dying she also wanted you away, because a mother who loves their children never want them to feel grief. I truly believe she wants the best for you. And I do too.
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No. 833231 ID: d98041
File 150659538117.jpg - (947.02KB , 1394x1816 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 325.jpg )
833231

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgErp-OIi6E
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No. 833244 ID: 89501d

>>833231
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piFJVwr1YYA
...
*silent tears*

Robert, I’m so sorry. I’m sorry for everything that has happened to you and your siblings. I hope you can forgive me crying. I’m a mom so this hits me pretty hard because had I been in your mothers position... well I would’ve fought like hell to be the best I could for you. It breaks my heart to see you grow up so fast, I just wish you could be a kid and enjoy it. And I that more than enough of a reason to respect your father. And I’m sorry we got into such a fight to where he lost his life. We didn’t want him dead, we didn’t want anyone to die. Not even him.

But you know what? I’m glad we got the chance to meet. I’m glad to have you around. And if had a body well I would probably ask to hold you for bit. Robert, if the given the chance would you think of me as your mom? Because I do care about you and your siblings, I want to see you grow into the best you can be. And more than anything I want to protect you and keep you safe as a real mom should feel.
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No. 833306 ID: d98041
File 150662851632.jpg - (1.19MB , 1748x1802 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 326.jpg )
833306

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONg4SK39-Kg
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No. 833308 ID: b0f04f

That's fine, i'll head back. If Ana can't sleep I can sing them to sleep with a lullaby.
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No. 833421 ID: d98041
File 150664507869.jpg - (296.00KB , 1412x537 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 327.jpg )
833421

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VhaU5CIzzQ
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No. 833429 ID: 3583d1

>>833421
It definitely has been a weird day. I can sing you to sleep if you want. Or if you have any questions or thoughts I’d love to hear them.
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No. 833452 ID: d98041
File 150665258351.jpg - (454.76KB , 1748x641 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 328.jpg )
833452

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqruTo2cYpA
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No. 833458 ID: 3583d1

>>833452
You chose correctly Ana, we saw where that road went and we know who was behind it all. We like you for you. And we don’t want to see you chance for others. Just know that we’ll stick by you no matter what.
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No. 833502 ID: d98041
File 150668285767.jpg - (791.79KB , 1524x1490 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 329.jpg )
833502

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9jZoS1Gzck
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No. 833523 ID: 89501d

>>833502
Just think of it as a bad dream. You are still you, and we will never abandon you. Do you want me to sing you to sleep?
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No. 833577 ID: d98041
File 150672047485.jpg - (1.28MB , 1844x2480 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 330.jpg )
833577

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYept9efrOw
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No. 833598 ID: 3583d1

>>833577
Ana I honestly don't know what to do here, that sounds like Lorence she is describing and honestly, if she doesn't resist she has a better chance of surviving... I can only hope that someone stops them... We don't know where they are. Just tell her to tell them that she is hurt and scared, she doesn't want to fight. GODS, why couldn't it have been Godfrey that found her?
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No. 833621 ID: d98041
File 150673854549.jpg - (362.03KB , 1276x917 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 331.jpg )
833621

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3hLQDrc320
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No. 833624 ID: 89501d

He is an inquisitor and dangerous, don’t event try and lie to him and don’t threaten him. If you must lie try and tell as much truth that won’t hurt you or your grandfather. Knowing him he is probably already watching you and will let you finish this conversation so he can question about it later. Try and refrain from using my name, this guy and me are not friends and he is one of the head advisors for Root of Ash. If you can be useful to him you have a better chance of surviving.
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No. 833671 ID: d98041
File 150677452856.jpg - (1.56MB , 2020x2632 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 332.jpg )
833671

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6jlb3S-r9s
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No. 833694 ID: 11a5e6

Don’t lie to him, he’ll know...
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No. 833703 ID: 3583d1

But do not show fear in your voice, I'm scared for their lives but at times like this we must stand tall...
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No. 833732 ID: d98041
File 150680693591.jpg - (642.87KB , 1748x1116 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 333.jpg )
833732

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8iZA9gTvV8
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No. 833734 ID: 78678c

>>833732
The answer is irrelevant. Death is death, it comes for us all and makes us all equal. There’s no point in being afraid of it, but you can rise to meet it and accept it as your final destiny. Regardless of whoever it takes or however it takes someone it leaves a hole in our hearts. Let me ask you something, what is love? And the answer is not “baby don’t hurt me.”
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No. 833754 ID: d98041
File 150682631041.jpg - (1.70MB , 1748x2992 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 334.jpg )
833754

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrybQ6zwkro
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No. 833774 ID: 11a5e6

>>833754
That was not true love you felt for your family. It was discrimination, I want you think about your father and your sister Lorene. What they have now is love. Life and death are two sides of the same coin, but love is what completes the metal between them. Think of the last person you killed, they now know love. They will be buffeted by the winds, feed the earth and animals, and never once utter a word of protest. It is death that completes man. What you felt for your family was discrimination. You face discrimination now, you are willing to kill a woman who bears you no ill will, because of your own discrimination, you would do anything your family required of you, even kill a woman who doesn’t want to hurt you. If you kill her you are proving you have no love in your heart, you are proving you are a coward. It is why we have always tried to be merciful, even though so many people believe this world to be cruel, that you must kill to survive. But we as men are the ones who make it a cruel place. We want to make it a better one, we want to prove their is love in the hearts of men. So are you a coward? Or a man?
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No. 833844 ID: d98041
File 150686470052.jpg - (1.20MB , 1748x2040 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 335.jpg )
833844

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3Ci9w2rnB4
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No. 833858 ID: 11a5e6

>>833844
I never said you were going to kill her out of some sadistic urge Lorence. But what you just said proves your own prejudices and discrimination. You would deprive this girl of her family for the sake of your own? That’s not proving love, that exactly what I’ve been saying, that is discrimination. No different from a man hugging his wife and family then whipping a slave. This is why I’ve never believed in becoming imortal. Death is what completes us and opens us to true love. If we cannot die we cannot have that, and we only continue to prove the lack of love in the hearts human kind. She’s no threat Lorence, you know that. I haven’t even asked her to join us, I gave her this radio so we can see how we are doing, because it’s my nature to help people. And you know I’m not lying, I know you can detect lies like a machine. Look at her Lorence, she doesn’t want to die, and she doesn’t want her grandpa to die, she wants to leave this city, she’s not a threat and she doesn’t care about any family connections she has to this. The only thing she cares about it is make sure that her current family is safe. If you want to do the right thing while still helping your family, then radio Godfrey’s Knights, they can escort her out of the city. So I ask you again, are you a man, or are you a coward?
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No. 833897 ID: d98041
File 150689389319.jpg - (1.35MB , 1748x2320 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 336.jpg )
833897

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vISzCLxe9Q
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No. 833900 ID: 11a5e6

>>833897
I don’t think he turned the radio off, keep listening in, see if we can hear something!
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No. 834002 ID: d98041
File 150693216524.jpg - (340.63KB , 1394x836 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 337.jpg )
834002

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No. 834032 ID: 11a5e6

>>834002
I have one idea, it’s something we can call the long-eye. But what we do is send me out to wherever this is happening. See one thing you need to realize is that Fortune and I have been warping around and we’ve actually helped a lot of people out because for a time we’ve even connected to people at different places and times. But even though we’ve drifted we’ve never broken our contact with you. We’re the perfect scouts, what I want to try is force a connection with this now and maybe we can see what is happening.

Meditate on this and meditate on sending me to this event. I will do the same.
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No. 834072 ID: d98041
File 150697144975.jpg - (1.43MB , 1748x2984 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 338.jpg )
834072

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1PnQT4emS0
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No. 834105 ID: 3583d1

>>834072
Sleep well gang, I'll be back in time to help you with whatever you face next.
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No. 834161 ID: d98041
File 150698696956.jpg - (574.22KB , 1748x987 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 339.jpg )
834161

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iPLMjPWBxs
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No. 834165 ID: f0e789

>>834161
Derek! My boy! Right on! Alright so first question, do you remember a couple of years ago, up on a bridge you saw a punk girl holding a boy in a wheelchair over a ledge? What happened after you initially found them?
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No. 834195 ID: d98041
File 150699550310.jpg - (735.28KB , 1492x1304 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 340.jpg )
834195

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFZ9g9vEdbE
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No. 834206 ID: 3583d1

>>834195
Oh... Crap...

Soooo. I guess he didn't die after all. It's probably best you didn't know much else Derek...

Uh so. Moving on from that... I guess my next question is how is Valhalla?
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No. 834215 ID: ae9b99

Fortune Ana is still asleep...

But if she wasn't, she would ask: throughout your life that you have known her, what kind of person was Ana? I know from a therapy session from Absurdity version 1.5 here, she had some anger issues, and hated her job. Can you give us some insight on Ana as you've known her? And perhaps maybe do you happen to know who her ex-boyfriend was?
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No. 834229 ID: d98041
File 150702535866.jpg - (303.00KB , 868x952 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 341.jpg )
834229

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QEZ-zQXOAo
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No. 834262 ID: 3583d1

>>834229
That... Does not sound like Valhalla... that sounds like a prison. Cold I somewhat expected, but where is the singing? The drinks? The glorious combat? Oh my god are you alive somewhere!? If you are that sounds like a prison... WE WILL BUST YOU OUT!
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No. 834314 ID: ae9b99

what happened between the time Ana left you, and when you met her the final time on the roof?

Also, what is the last thing you remember before you ended up where you are now?
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No. 834404 ID: 903f04
File 150711970015.jpg - (553.84KB , 1394x1280 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 342.jpg )
834404

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ON0KX7zgAU
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No. 834425 ID: 3583d1

I know you killed one or two of those cult members with an explosion but there was also the one who got his face burned up... It is possible he lived and is it possible you and he just got blown back? And maybe he came too first and took you prisoner?
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No. 834462 ID: 903f04
File 150713757115.jpg - (896.95KB , 1660x1888 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 343.jpg )
834462

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2PpBa5p0sw
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No. 834482 ID: 21023d

>>834462
Oh that doesn’t even begin to describe what I’d like to do to you Essence. I’ll you a question later.

Alright then, so I’m assuming Derek is not getting out of this unscathed but that looks like Root he is talking to, so I’d like to hear the second half of this conversation did Root come back to life or something?
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No. 834573 ID: 903f04
File 150716179166.jpg - (435.52KB , 1372x1128 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 344.jpg )
834573

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4KbtjupK4w
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No. 834588 ID: 3583d1

>>834573
I don’t think it was one man so much as a domino effect, the right people being there at the right time with the right events in place to put him in power. I think had he died the world would have gone in a different direction.
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No. 834628 ID: 903f04
File 150719528592.jpg - (785.49KB , 1332x2232 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 345.jpg )
834628

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-KSTWO5ir0
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No. 834645 ID: 3583d1

>>834628
So who then is the one? Surely you must have some protege in mind or several. And also why is Derek still alive? Not that I am complaining but if they have kept him here despite the stuff that he’s gone through so far, I have a feeling Root has some ulterior motive. I honestly doubt it’s just because He tried to save Root all those years ago, although that may be part of it
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No. 834658 ID: 903f04
File 150722761343.jpg - (1.45MB , 1748x2480 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 346.jpg )
834658

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAgBKffBVFI
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No. 834669 ID: bccf1a

>>834658
That’s right... I remember now, it was all for Ana wasn’t it? She is the one who really want in charge should something happen to you. You had his family killed just to place him on the path to get Ana where you wanted her. You set all this up like a motherfucking domino effect. How apt.

But honestly if you are trying to shock him or something I doubt much would at this point. If you kill him you send him to Valhalla, we do not fear death we embrace it, where as you fight it like a coward. It’s why I once said you will swim in the river of blades in Helheimr, you aren’t worthy of any heaven.
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No. 834671 ID: f0e789

>>834669
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stUnwwkTctA
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No. 834748 ID: 903f04
File 150724850019.jpg - (1.11MB , 1748x2312 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 347.jpg )
834748

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVjiKRfKpPI
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No. 834752 ID: 24d915

>>834748
... What? No, I don’t trust this. In fact... Alright, let’s call his bluff. Ask HIM to pick it up and use it on himself. If he wishes to be judged let himself be the one to do it.
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No. 834759 ID: 903f04
File 150725504722.jpg - (681.33KB , 1748x1340 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 348.jpg )
834759

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHG2ggUmkz8
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No. 834762 ID: 24d915

>>834759
Alright then let’s take it a step further because I still smell a rat in the air. Why not have the guards see this? If they are in charge of picking your successor they should know why you died.
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No. 834823 ID: 903f04
File 150729741973.jpg - (601.71KB , 1748x1016 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 349.jpg )
834823

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No. 834824 ID: 3583d1

>>834823
Does that matter? He also had a son in the police force that died in the fog and you cannot sit there and honestly tell me that that one was an accident. And accident or not there are thousands of fathers who lost daughters and family because of you. But you would kill yourself for Derek’s? How incredibly fucking noble of you. So what do you plan to do to atone? You say would shoot yourself but something is happening that you aren’t telling us. So either get the point of it all or put that gun to use and end it all before we die of old age.
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No. 834825 ID: 3583d1

And besides you just pointed out how you pretty much came back from the dead the first time around so whose to say you couldn’t do it again. Get to the point.
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No. 834832 ID: 903f04
File 150730415764.jpg - (605.70KB , 1090x1781 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 350.jpg )
834832

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eht8_rhVMOs
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No. 834837 ID: 24d915

>>834832
Either you are lying through your teeth or Andrew is going to be fucking furious.

But honestly if you feel this way what has stopped you from ending it alread? It’s not leaving me you need permission to punch your own ticket.
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No. 835254 ID: 903f04
File 150750781283.jpg - (1.28MB , 1748x2282 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 351.jpg )
835254

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nBvddxrltk
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No. 835259 ID: 0f8a66

>>835254
Bull. Crap.

First off all, the only reason I know about who you were and how you know Derek is this obviously takes place in the past, so currently Ana is talking with Logan right now at that shop. God time shenanigans are fucking weird. But more importantly we know Logan doesn’t kill him, he threatens him and holds him over a ledge after kidnapping Root, but Root was laughing, remembering a memory of the time you saved him from his sisters torment, right before he was dropped. So I know he doesn’t die here.

But more importantly, we also know he isn’t above using other people to pretend they are him and he is someone else. For all we know one of those guards could be the real Root and this is another body double. I mean he just let slip that this is what will happen later if he is dead. Derek I have a feeling you are being tested. If he lives you live, if he dies well... I think we can put the facts together.

Take off the mask and the hood, I want to see his face. To know if this is the real deal or not. But more importantly you know what I don’t get? Why Andrew hasn’t stepped in yet, and that is my biggest indicator that something fishy is happening here.

HEY! GOODWILL, YOUR LITTLE PROTEGE IS ABOUT TO COMMIT SUICIDE! WHERE THE FUCK ARE YOU!?
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No. 835277 ID: 903f04
File 150751597418.jpg - (908.09KB , 1452x1904 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 352.jpg )
835277

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3wKzyIN1yk
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No. 835279 ID: 0f8a66

>>835277
... How did that happen? His connection to the Ash tree should make him regrow parts of his body... Why is it not regrowing his face...?
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No. 835305 ID: 0f8a66

>>835279
... It’s because she can’t...

Clara...
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No. 835334 ID: 903f04
File 150755307687.jpg - (263.21KB , 1390x543 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 353.jpg )
835334

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGZKCmYMzuw
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No. 835338 ID: 86d76e

>>835334
Okay look, the math and facts just don’t add up here. If that dinner party is happening soon, like tonight as this person was saying, then Clara is either waking up from it now which would be a pretty interesting conincidence, or Root has got his time mixed up as well. On top of this we also saw his face in the car with his driver. So again either he had makeup on which I doubt because that level of pain and mixing enough blenders and shit into open wounds like that is gonna lead you to some serious fucking infections and a major amount of unbearable pain... you get my point, things just aren’t adding up here.

The Root I know isn’t suicidal, he is a megalomaniac and someone who wouldn’t burn the earth to remake it in his image. However Clara is, and on top of this, Clara also has
Something of a...uh messed up face. Now the eye thing is getting my attention as Clara also has a missing eye, but that could be fixed with a glass one. But alright supposing this is the real Root for a second, Root’s connection to The Ash Tree has the power to heal him and it even restored his hand for him. So why is this wound not healing?
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No. 835551 ID: 903f04
File 150762681033.jpg - (1.42MB , 1838x2480 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 354.jpg )
835551

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z-W8IFFVag
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No. 835577 ID: 86d76e

You know what I’d like to know? Honestly, WHERE IS ANDREW!?
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No. 835609 ID: 903f04
File 150766680008.jpg - (422.87KB , 1147x958 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 355.jpg )
835609

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5pSR0-o4po
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No. 835614 ID: f0e789

>>835609
...

You know something? I want to hate whoever this is. Clara or Root, but the funny thing is, I can't seem to do it. I know that they should die. Lorence should die, Root should die. But I can't bring myself to want to end their life like I once wanted. I wanted to kill them because they would be responsible for the death of my child, but I just can't bring myself to hate them anymore. I want to do the right thing. I want to change them. I want to help them. I want the men they are now to die, so that the better men they can become can live...

... Am... Am I doing the right thing...?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcyBJaJ1V3c
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No. 835640 ID: 67a70a
File 150767550298.jpg - (403.15KB , 1340x978 , Root and branches chapter 3 part 356.jpg )
835640

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esHOoeCIbTk
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No. 835658 ID: 3583d1

>>835640
You are right Derek I’m not you, I’m Ana. Or a part of her anyway. You are someone I have the utmost respect because we are the same. We are warriors, we stand tall. But more than anything we lost the people we care about most in this world...

But I realize that I don’t want to let the cruelty of others define me. And I don’t want them to define you. I want to stand tall for everyone who isn’t able to. I want to be able to do the right thing and show mercy whenever possible. I want to be a hero for everyone, and show people that a true hero doesn’t need to kill, a true hero kills his enemies by changing who they are.

If you truly believe in your heart of hearts this is the right choice I won’t try to stop you. I’ll be sad and I won’t agree with your choice, but I will understand. But if you think there is a chance for this person, even if that chance is small would you be willing to chance it? I would hope so...
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No. 835705 ID: 67a70a
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835705

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMAVLXk9QWA
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No. 835726 ID: 9cfe4e

>>835705
So what’s happens now, do they let you go what happens?
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No. 835769 ID: 67a70a
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835769

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwuhPSpvF88
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No. 835772 ID: 9cfe4e

>>835769
Honestly I don’t know if it was anymore. My ration brain says it wasn’t but another says it could be. Look while you are here something’s you should know in a few days time if you want to get out of here your best bet is to go with a woman named Laura. There will be other chances as well, a man named Dante Vargas is here and he can also be trusted. You should also try and meet Anthony, he is a kind person, something of a bystander like you. I’m try to keep in touch with you. And Ana will be delighted to know you are alive. I’m glad you are alive Derrick.
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No. 835773 ID: 9cfe4e

>>835772
Oh also anyone within the Cross Ash order is generally a good person to be with. They can also be trusted.
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No. 835886 ID: 67a70a
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835886

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jMFV55kTi8
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No. 835888 ID: bccf1a

>>835886
I know him. He was a friend of mine back in my time. It’s true he is a narcissist, I didn’t know he taught Root though. I suppose it makes sense however, it does explain a few things. First of all I know he is trustworthy. He subscribes to the idea of a gentleman, he never says anything that he doesn’t believe he can do. But in time something happens that weaken his bond with the cult. Dante will either leave and kill a bunch of people or stay and... I don’t really know. I don’t even really know why he left, when I asked him he never told me. But I know tensions between him and Root are probably still rising or are going to start rising. He especially didn’t care for Lorence, one time he hissed when someone mentioned his name. I think he was the trigger for it all. It’s funny I’ve never seen him so talkative before, it’s good to see him happy.
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No. 835990 ID: 67a70a
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835990

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrzjCwHbwF0
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No. 835994 ID: 51058c

>>835990
Yeesh, I forgot about that. When Dante joined me, our hands got cut like that.
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