Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/03(Thu)10:53 No. 85213 ID: 426169
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"Ok, kid. We're here. Let's see what you can do. I want you to run across that patch of sand, pick up a stone, and bring it back to me."

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/03(Thu)11:49 No. 85217 ID: 426169
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Toad, hey TOAD!
Can't have you dozing off now. I need your wisdom and judgement on this. And keep and eye out for any trickery from this goblin. I don't trust him all that much.

Should I do what he says for now? Or is there something you want to ask him?

Huh, whazzat? Oh. The sands burning, or filled with things that will kill you. Or quicksand. Watch out.

I'm callin quicksand. I hope your light on your feet.

>>85218
Yeah, that or a pit trap.
Sorry, was busy with my lunch here.

>>85218
Or possibly all of the above...
Don't hesitate. Run.

Try poking it with your spear to see if it is quicksand.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/03(Thu)12:21 No. 85226 ID: 426169
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Yeah it's quicksand all right!
Aaaagh it's sucking me in!

>>85226
Well you almost made it, keep going. Pull yourself up at the edge.

Oh, I also heard that if you lie flat on quicksand the increased surface area means you won't sink.

That's not really the point here, though.

>>85226
Oh good, it's not as deadly as I expected! This is all you my friend. You have to force your feet to stay on top of something that is akin to water.

...Or you can die if you want. I'm sure the goblin would love you as a meal.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/03(Thu)12:40 No. 85236 ID: 426169
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>>85229
Mmmh MmhhmHMMm MrrrMh

>>85236
...I told you that wasn't the point of all this. Why'd you do it? Get off your face, dummy. Grab the edge and pull yourself out of the sand.

>>85236
Now kind of you know, ease your way the the edge, and crawl out.

>>85236
This is a little...No...Very Pathetic. I bet if you listen, you can hear the goblin laughing. Get up. At least move with your legs, and not sit there, barely even hanging on. You still have the return trip to deal with.

>>85236

You're an idiot. RUN across the quicksand, not try eating it. Trying to learn flash step, not endless stomach capacity.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/03(Thu)13:04 No. 85256 ID: 426169
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>>85239
>>85240
>>85243
"Airrrrr!"
"Bwahahaha, did you hear what he said?"
"Hee hee, we should sell tickets to this."

>>85256
Ain't that a dam shame. This isn't even a five foot pool of sand! What happens if we ever come across something bigger? More deadly? Get up on the other side, and pick up the rock. Get ready to run. Again.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/03(Thu)13:10 No. 85261 ID: 426169
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"Yeah that'll do kiddo-" "Hee hee" "Now pick up a rock and head on back."

>>85261
It's gonna be more difficult this time, with more weight. Try to suck less!

>>85261
...and my guess is. He doesn't mean the little rock either.

>>85261
Hahaha, this again.
Should I start thinking up more insults to throw at you for when you end up at the bottom of this puddle, too?
Hey, goblin, where do you bury dogs around here?

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/03(Thu)13:57 No. 85276 ID: 426169
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>>85269
"Hey goblin, where do you bury dogs around here?"
"Oh... Around."

>>85276
Mu. Stop clowning around, Pick up the rock, and run across. RUN this time.

Fly over it
like a real man

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/07(Mon)11:39 No. 87536 ID: 426169
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"Ow ow ow-"

I really wish he'd stop complaining already. It was just a bunch of rocks.

>>87536
Okay, it looks like one of us has gone rogue and hijacked the toad, blocking everyone else out. What's been going on?

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/07(Mon)11:49 No. 87542 ID: 426169
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>>87537
A toad can't talk to himself, eh?

The little gnat had Mu running back and forth the quicksand pit all day, carrying stones of all sizes. It was hilarious at first, but after an hour it started to get old.
From what I could see, Mu didn't make any progress. I don't think he's getting the point of the exercise. I'm not sure if do. Hmmm.

What was the point?

>>87542
To not sink.

>>87543
Erm, more specifically, to train Mu to be light on his feet. Featherstep training.

Or slogging through the quicksand could've been the entire point. Simple leg muscle training.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/07(Mon)12:12 No. 87554 ID: 426169
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Hrm. A simple muscle exercise would work, sure. In about ten years. If that was the plan we need to speed things up somehow.
Feathersteps.... I don't know. The goblin certainly didn't seem particularly light-
"Ow ow -"
"OH SHUT UP ALREADY. I GET IT. YOU'RE BEAT. NOW GO TO SLEEP."
"What's got into you, Old Toad? It wasn't you carrying all that stuff. I don't remember being this beat since those damn rock smashing sessions with Kubai."
Stupid little whiner.

>>87554
Hmm...
Watch out for rockslides tonight.
He might be going for the 'All or Nothing' method of teaching dodges.

>>87554

The flash step is a fundamentally mystical ability, as demonstrated. He only moved quickly when using it. A focusing of ki and other spiritual factors... betting there was something strange about that sand...

Perhaps drawing the mind and body into line and focus?

>>87554
If it's not featherstep... well, I guess it could be moving your legs really fast so that the surface tension of the quicksand keeps your feet from going in. Like, taking small, quick steps.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/07(Mon)13:01 No. 87588 ID: 426169
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>>87555
or so I might think if we were learning how to dodge.

>>87575
Hmm. Magic sand. Nah, I would have seen it with these eyes of mine. But yes, the Demon Flash must be mystical in nature. He only moved really fast for short moments at a time... and a few steps at a time. Hmh.

>>87578
Thinking back, the goblin took rather long steps while using Demon Flash Step. Hmh.

>>87588
He might be getting Mu used to running through resistance. If Mu starts to move wickedfast, he's going to have a lot of air resistance to deal with.

>>87588
I guess Mu could try getting across the sand in the fewest steps possible.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/07(Mon)13:46 No. 87674 ID: 426169
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Hmmm.... Let's see if we can remember, eh?
[animated]

>>87674
Focusing chi into the legs? Well, that's something I suppose. Mu's already got half of that ability learned.

Huh, guess we'll have to get Mu to learn how to propel himself using...err...chi/magic/PHAZON which zaps out of his feet or something.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/07(Mon)13:51 No. 87682 ID: 426169
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Hmmm.... Let's see if we can remember, eh?
[animated]

[Had a derp with animation, fixed.]

The Element of Water can be affected with sound. I've heard of a woman who had an ability to make even an expensive goblet break up by only letting out of her mouth a high enough voice. I'm coming to it... Even if a large officer yelled at a goblet much louder than the woman did, it didn't break up. It has to be something in this technique that is subtle, something invisible, so that it is unusual and not everyone knows it. Maybe something that comes out of the one who takes the steps and changes the surrounding... not the surroundings. An idea

MEH! Maybe the goblin was partially levitating?

>>87690
Dude, I've seen that happen on MythBusters.

>>87775
i came.
i like you toad.

>>87775
Yeah, that sounds about right if we're the toad.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/08(Tue)09:54 No. 88197 ID: 426169
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"mhrm... five more minutes..."

>>88197
Yeah right. WAKE UP YOU WUSS.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/08(Tue)10:07 No. 88203 ID: 426169
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>>88202
"You were right. He is still sleeping."
[animated]
"WAKE UP YOU WUSS!"
"AIEEEE!"

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/08(Tue)10:37 No. 88215 ID: 426169
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"C'mon goblin, lets have a little chat about this training of yours while our brave boy blue here gathers himself."
"All right, Toady."

...

"So, what did you want to ask, eh?"

>>88215

Uh...

Tell us about the last dragon you met? Was she or he through here in the last Thousand years or so?

Also, perhaps we should ask him to show US that move. Be pretty handy if we needed a way to get some height really quick.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/08(Tue)11:48 No. 88231 ID: 426169
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>>88218
Unfortunately I can't control chi worth a jack. These little toad bodies aren't made for that.

"Uh... Tell us about the last dragon you met? Was she or he through here in the last Thousand years or so?"
"Oh there's a few going around every now and then. I haven't met one since the year of the Dancing Dog but word gets around. We had a promising one a few decades ago to the west, but some larker put her down. Fierce battle too, from what I hear. Somewhere near Willow Peak. Never met that one.
The last one I did meet... Hmm, Lü Dòngbin was his name if I remember correctly. Wasn't much of a warrior-type but he had his moments. Why the sudden interest in Dragons?"

>>88231
Well, we've never heard the term before and we only have a vague idea of what it refers to.

What is a Dragon?

>>88231

We're kind of in debt to one. Hence tagging along with the kid.

Tell us more about Dongbin. Sounds more like a scholarly sort. Maybe he'll be able to help us out.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/08(Tue)12:53 No. 88259 ID: 426169
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"Well I'm sort of indebted to one. I gotta say, she kept me pretty much in the dark. I'm not even all that sure what a Dragon is. Could you enlighten me?"
"Ah. What is a Dragon? Well... There are many answers to that. Most simply, a Dragon is a mortal who has mastered the Demon Arts. They're.... interesting people. Very interesting."
"Interesting how?"
"A Dragon is quite powerful compared to mortals. They can and often do cause great chaos and bring about change. Stormcrows, some would say. Some do great good, of course. From their own point of view anyway. All in all they do make things interesting for those of us who watch from afar. The most interesting kind are those who seek immortality, I suppose. They're the ones who never stop and settle down. Like that Lü Dòngbin. Now there was an interesting case."

What happened with Lü Dòngbin?

Lü Dòngbin

history lesson time

Lu dongbin, or 吕洞宾 in Chinese, is this famous taoist dude who is reputed to have achieved immortality through the Tao. He was one of the Eight Immortals or Eight Spirits (八仙), and was also one of the five founders of the Quan Zhen Pai, or... Lemme think... Order of Wholesome Truth (全真派).

He's a pretty powerful guy among those who believe in Taoist mythology. Some of his titles are Master Lu(吕祖), Grand Teacher Lu(吕祖师), and Grandmaster of the Pure Sun (纯阳祖师).

He was also a real scholar whose existence was recorded in Chinese history; after his death he became known in folklore as an immortal, presumably on the basis of his great wisdom and intellect.

His abilities included Alchemy, notably the conversion of common stones into gold (点石成金);Many worship him as a god of medicine, scholars, or wealth.

There's a billion folk fables and myths about his acts, many of which involve him getting drunk and beating the shit out of some random monster.

There's your history lesson for today, dunno how OP is gonna interpret this stuff.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/08(Tue)14:30 No. 88330 ID: 426169
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>>88289
"So what happened to him?"
"They caught up with him in Red Blossom Pass. Put his head on a pike. Such a shame."

...

Well that wasn't what I was expecting.

Who were "they"? What were they after? What skills had Lu Dongbin mastered?

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/08(Tue)15:03 No. 88366 ID: 426169
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>>88330
"Who's they?"
"Well, you other mortals. Most of the time Dragons are feared, sometimes they are reviled, and occasionally hated. You must understand that Lü was as harmless as a bunny, would never hurt a thing. He was a scholar, not a warrior. I know of no-one else who had learned so many of the Demon Arts and that includes some major Demons. He was a wonder to teach. His only vice was drinking. Often he'd visit a wine house and get drunk while listening to rumours of nearby monsters. In the morning he'd wake up somewhere out in the woods next to a dead monster. From what I hear that sort of thing spawned stories. Lots of them. Eventually the Silver Guard monks were sent out after him. Like I said, I don't know the details."
"Oh."
"This was way back of course. What's it, three hundred, three hundred fifty years ago. Around the birth of your current kingdom. ... Hey Toad."
"Yeah?"
"If you ever learn what happened in Red Blossom Pass, let me know. I'd appreciate it."

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/10(Thu)03:28 No. 89563 ID: 426169
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"Well, at least he's working. He has pretty good stamina for someone so young.... What kind of a student was he back at the temple?"

[Author's note: Yes, you can make it up.]

Determined, to say the least. Which is why he's slogging through quicksand carrying rocks right now.

>>89563

A good one. He hasn't always excelled but the minute he puts his mind to it...

Well, it's like a pack of Temple Guardian Fu Dogs were at his heels. He'll throw his head down and go until he gets away.

And you know how determined those Fu Dogs can get. I know I do. *Shiver*

His spirit was strong and his attitude towards training was purely joyous.

>>89563
He was a little dense sometimes during training. That hasn't changed.

Hey Mu, try using some Focused Chi kicks at the quicksand to propel you on your trip back without the stone!

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/10(Thu)07:58 No. 89591 ID: 426169
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"Determined, a bit dog-headed. Won't give up no matter what. He's a little dense like that."
"Yeah I can see that."
"Nah, he's a good kid. Strong spirit and all that. Just needs a swift kick in the buttocks every now and then to keep him on the right track. Hey Mu!"
"Yeah?"
"C'mere for a moment."

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/10(Thu)08:13 No. 89597 ID: 426169
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"You had some advice, Old Toad?"

The Devil Toad's advice was influential in the training. By his advice, one of the following things happened:

A) Try harder! - Mu fails to learn the Demon Flash Step, but gains an overall increase in speed regardless. This increase is always active.

B) Focus your Chi into kicking the ground! - Mu learns a variant of the Demon Flash Step. Maximum of three paces, and may be combined with Chi kicks.

C) Channel your Chi into your feet and maintain it! - Mu learns a variant of the Demon Flash Step. Maximum of five paces.

How did the Devil Toad advise Mu?

>>89597

B. Speed's nice, but if we can flash step AND kick people with Chi power, that'd be nice.

>>89597

C) I prefer the more finesse-based method to the brute-force kick.

>>89597

B. That sounds neat.

Go with B. And name the variant Mu Flash Step.

C.

Mobility is incredibly useful, and while we won't be able to strike out of a step as powerfully, it'll be easier to get in a hit if someone has a weapon with a reach longer than three paces.

>>89597
Go with B. More utility is always good.

>>89597

B is bestest.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/10(Thu)17:19 No. 89917 ID: 426169
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[B selected]
[Mu has learned Demon Flash Step, Thundering Cloud variant!]


"Is this the mortal man you told this one of?"
"Yup, that's the one."
"This one wishes to know how long he has been in training."
"About a week."
"And do you think him ready?"
"Oh thereabouts. You sure you want him?"
"This one has not reached a decision."
"Well there he goes again. Watch."
[animated]
"See, spiffy for a mortal, no?"
"This one would see him in combat. Would you honour this one with a showing of his skill?"
"Hey kid, c'mere for a minute."

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/10(Thu)17:19 No. 89918 ID: 426169
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"*wheeze* You called?"
"Allow me to introduce you to lady Min of the Whispering Valley. She is an old acquiantance of mine."
"You honor this one."
I'm... at a loss for words. Toad, help me out here.

>>89918
C'mon, kid, just introduce yourself.

Be Polite, Be Efficient, Have A Plan To Kill Everyone You Meet.

>>89918
I think you should introduce yourself.

Tell them you are honored to be in their presence and to have the opportunity to meet them.

>>89918
"The honor is mine, lady Min. I am a humble student of the temple near here, recently graduated."

Now Toad should butt in and tell Mu to stop staring at the pretty lady; it's time for combat training.

Pettan pettan tsurupettan...

Also, politely introduce yourself, dum-dum. But watch yourself.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/10(Thu)18:19 No. 89999 ID: 426169
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"The honour is mine, lady Min. I am a humble student of the temple near here, recently graduated."
"This one is pleased to make your acquaintance."
"All right quit starin at the pretty lady. There's fightin to be done!"
"The little toad is right, kid. You're progressing well. I think it's time to give you a little test. Are you ready?"

>>89999
'Course you are. Now go show us your stuff.

YOU ARE SO READY. LET'S DO THIS KID, YOU CAN COUNT ON US, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, YOU CAN COUNT ON YOURSELF.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/10(Thu)18:46 No. 90027 ID: 426169
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"I am ready."
"Good. To pass, you must strike me once. Don't think I'll let you off easily, kid."

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/10(Thu)18:46 No. 90028 ID: 426169
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[INSTRUCTION TIEM]

Suggestion 2009/12/10(Thu)18:57 No. 90035 ID: 632862
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>>90028
Fake him out!

Suggestion 2009/12/10(Thu)21:31 No. 90098 ID: 4553b2
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Step in as shown, then swing a wild arcing punch early. This way, if he rushes you, you can catch him, but I doubt that he will. Use the momentum of the punch to spin around and duck (the duck is important because he will likely try to smack you while your back is to him). Swing your leg wide in a low arc, like a trip. Follow it up with a one two punch at stomach level, if he's still there.

The force of the blow doesn't matter - you just need to hit - so go for speed and quantity, not accuracy or quality.

>>90098
I forgot the dots. The first two steps should be Mu Flash Steps.

подметно 2009/12/11(Fri)00:09 No. 90147 ID: f78140
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flash step twice, start stabbing, flashstep the third time, finish stabbing.

>>90148
>>90149
>Focus your Chi into kicking the ground! - Mu learns a variant of the Demon Flash Step. Maximum of three paces, and may be combined with Chi kicks.
>Maximum of three paces

...may not be Ted 2009/12/11(Fri)00:45 No. 90154 ID: 119b5c
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>>90152

...may not be Ted 2009/12/11(Fri)00:45 No. 90155 ID: 119b5c
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>>90152

Suggestion 2009/12/11(Fri)04:16 No. 90165 ID: 8e5181
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>>90028

Suggestion 2009/12/11(Fri)04:22 No. 90166 ID: 5ba271
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I just want to see how he would react to this.

Sorry, no fancy suggestion, but this is a fucking awesome way to get suggesters involved. Well done!

>>90166

Building off of this suggestion.

Demon flash step twice behind once he's dodged your easy punch, feint a high kick, Demon Flash step in front and deliver a gut blow.

I lack the tools for a proper demonstration at this time.

No tricks, just punch the goblin as fast as we can.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/12(Sat)10:35 No. 90479 ID: 426169
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>>90166
[animated]

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/12(Sat)11:04 No. 90483 ID: 426169
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"Try again, fool."

I'm having trouble deciding.
A) >>90098
B) >>90165
These two moves seem the most feasible.

>>90483
I vote A.

>>90483
B option

>>90483
B.

>>90483
I vote A.

>>90483
Can't A and B be combined to a degree? As in, while doing the normal step forward duck and lunge forward with a blow or two (mostly to keep him from closing on you), before initiating your variant of Demon Flash.

Also, should this second attempt fail, decide to continue running rocks across the quicksand.

Only this time, carry two rocks at a time (start with smaller ones) and do hand strike positioning while doing the quicksand running. Hopefully, a bit more practice with this new technique, plus some strengthening exercises, should see you improving shortly.

>>90490
My vote, should a combination of A's ducking and punching with the attack pattern of B be unusable. , is to simply use B

B) looks good on paper. Try that.

Try >>90166 again!

It's so predictable he won't expect it!

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/12(Sat)12:12 No. 90513 ID: 426169
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>>90502
This is not a true ending, try again with a friend!

>>90513
Alright, now do it again a third time, but change into B on the second step!

>>90513
...Can.... can we just try B now? or A, even.

Try >>90166 again!

It's so predictable he won't expect it!

I vote B.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/12(Sat)16:55 No. 90698 ID: 426169
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"Oh you bloody idiot."
[Animated]

Try >>90166 again!

It's so predictable he won't expect it!

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/12(Sat)17:18 No. 90728 ID: 426169
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"WHY YOU LITTLE"
Oshi- he looks mad.

>>90728
Well, you beat him before. He can't be that pissed.

Put on your best shitfaced grin

>>90728
"Sacrifice the peach tree to save the plum."

>>90728
Keep your cool bro. He just lost his, that is your strength.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/12(Sat)17:45 No. 90746 ID: 426169
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>>90734
Doing my best.

>>90732
I think he's pissed because I caught him for real. He probably intended to play around for a bit and let me land a hit. I guess he didn't expect me to catch him off guard.

>>90743
"S-sacrifice the peach tree to save the - the plum?"
"I'LL RIP YOUR ARMS OUT OF YOUR SOCKETS YOU LITTLE MAGGOT"

Errr...Try >>90166 again!

It's so predictable he won't expect it!

Please?

>>90746
Remind him that he has a guest so he shouldn't lose his cool.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/12(Sat)18:47 No. 90768 ID: 426169
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>>90748
[Animated]

>>90768

Uh...

We're boned.

>>90768
um

>>90768
Okay, now run away

Oh god! Try... Yeah, that's not work this time.

Try >>90775!

It's so predictable he won't expect it!

>>90768
He is going to kick the shit out of you.

You know this.

He knows this.

Might as well use this as a chance to see how well you can do sans trickery (valid tactic or no). Just fight him, everything you got, full strength. Don't even attempt to conserve energy, this.... will not be a long fight. But maybe you can turn his wrath into another chance to learn.

>>90789
I'm with Bob. Fight back, to the best of your ability. Hold back NOTHING.

>>90791
Remember, if you pay attention, you may be able to read his killing intent, and be able to last, even if only for a short while against him.

But do not waver, do not doubt, do not let fear overtake you.

Use the fear, that desperation. Channel it, channel every fiber of your body and mind towards fighting as hard and fast as possible. Show him everything you got, and maybe he won't kill you for the insult you just gave him.

>>90791

RUUUUUUUUN

>>90806
To elaborate on what is meant by 'hold back nothing', I mean, throw out your personal limit of three steps. I don't care if the next one is slower, or less steady. You keep doing them, as long as you can, no matter how they may degrade, because that is still faster than you normally are, and you need every bit of speed you got.

Kep kicking, keep darting about him, and use your arms for blocking and defense only unless you see a great opportunity.

You are potentially demonstrating skill in front of a greater master, and if you don't fight your best, you may die before the demon's wrath. channel every bit of chi you have, and channel your focus. Until you lose your last bit of chi or your last iota of consciousness, you will not stop using flash step both for movements or kicks, no matter how difficult or painful, in a mad bid to overwhelm the goblin.

It is your best chance to survive.

And your best chance to further your training in live combat.

>>90823
Alternatively, don't do this at the risk of permanently damaging your ability to control chi.

You've hit the vicious mountain goblin. Twice, even, by taking refuge in audacity and getting your opponent into letting his guard down. Conagratulations!

Now demonstrate your ability in not getting utterly mauled in return. Combine THUNDERING STEPS and UNCANNY DODGE to avoid the goblin's own speedyness and anything he throws at you until he a) calms down or b) an opening presents itself for you to knock him silly. Dodge as if your life depended on it. Considering the killing eyes he has, it just might.

Hang on now. Get some distance from him, and focus to sense his murderous intent. You're fast enough to dodge his attacks now, so just keep dodging until he calms down.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/13(Sun)05:07 No. 90951 ID: 426169
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>EVADE LIKE A MOTHERFUCKER

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/13(Sun)05:32 No. 90954 ID: 426169
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The goblin has become enraged! His murderous intent is difficult to read!

Suggestion 2009/12/13(Sun)06:31 No. 90956 ID: 632862
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>>90954
Well, crap.

At least he's gonna be a little slower with his increased size, and since he's enraged it means he's less focused. That might compensate a little for being unable to see what he's planning. Looks like he's generally going to go for a straight-on attack though so use this pattern.

I think we should try to calm him down anyway. As the toad, tell him Mu didn't actually mean to trick him the third time around. The first round was to see how serious he was, and the second round was because we wanted to handicap Mu with additional injuries before making the third attempt.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/13(Sun)07:08 No. 90958 ID: 426169
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>>90956
[Animated]
"Not bad for a human, eh Toad?"

>>90958
Don't get cocky, you fool. He's not down for the count at all! Make with the dodging!

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/13(Sun)07:24 No. 90961 ID: 426169
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>>90959
"Huh?"

>>90961
DODGE DODGE DODGE
He's either going to spit fire or breathe acid or anyway it'll be unpleasant move move move.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/13(Sun)07:36 No. 90963 ID: 426169
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>>90962
D:

[Animated]

>>90963
Roll around on the ground to put out the flames if you're on fire. Especially if it's snow.

>>90965
Jump over the fire, then!

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/13(Sun)07:49 No. 90967 ID: 426169
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I'm.... not dead?

>>90967
I'm betting Lady Min has intervened.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/13(Sun)08:11 No. 90970 ID: 426169
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"Enough."

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/13(Sun)08:26 No. 90971 ID: 426169
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"GRAAAAARHGGGLLH"
"HEAVENLY CAGE!"


"Are you all right?"

"Y-yes."

Fall in love~

>>90971
"Yes, lady Min. I'm just a bit scuffed up from those first two rounds. None of his fire hit me, thanks to you. I am in your debt." Bow respectfully.

I feel bad about leaving the goblin on such a sour note, though. We did agree to come back if we found out what happened to Lü Dòngbin, and it would be rather inconvenient if he tried to kill Mu again. Heck, we don't even know his name. First, ask him his name. Then ask if he'd feel better if we had a rematch, without any trickery or messing around. Of course, it would also include him not trying to kill us.

Oh yes, that goblin is just so freaking evil.

Combine under the effect of the autonomous Chi with blurting out some of the loving thoughts >>90972
, as if you weren't talking about sexual excitement, but something that relates to the goblin and not your mouth.

"Oh yes, that goblin is just so 变得极度兴奋 evil."

Mu, now is not the time to forget your manners. Thank the lady.

>>90971
Well, after showing courtesy (bowing to Min, thanking her for her gracious assistance, etc) ask her, respectfully, if she came here to simply see a new would be dragon, or if their were additional reasons. She isn't likely to answer (fox-based, could be secretive), but if phrased so that you are polite and at least somewhat self-effacing, she should find your queries entertaining (who doesn't like compliments?)

After that, if she doesn't jump straight into why she is here, fill the extra time asking her what she imagines could help improve our 'woefully unrefined Demon Flash step' It actually works fine, but she clearly is a higher tier demon, she may know more about chi than the goblin.

>>90975
Please do not tell a demon, whether friendly or not, that you are in their debt.

>>90991
A good idea, a friendly fox, is still a fox.

Thank her and make no mention of debts.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/13(Sun)13:08 No. 91036 ID: 426169
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"Y-yes lady Min~ I thank you for your help. I'm a bit scuffed from the first two rounds but you shielded me from the fire, and I thank you for that."
"This one deserves no thanks. This one is at fault. He would not have been taken by the Fury if this one had not instigated a showing of skill. This one must offer recompense."

>>91036
sexual favors

>>91036
If she can teach you another one of those demon abilities, that'd be great. I don't think you can accept anything else.

Insomnia 2009/12/13(Sun)13:31 No. 91057 ID: aba0a3
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This is the path to victory.

How long has it been since you ate, dude? Ask her for some food or something before you stare to death.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/13(Sun)13:51 No. 91071 ID: 426169
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>>91060
"FOOOOD"
"TOAD!"
"Hey man, we have to eat."
"This one is sorry, but one does not have any food on hand. This one may acquire some if you wish."
"Actually, I was thinking you could maybe teach me one of these demon techniques?"
"This one is no demon and spirit fox abilities cannot be learned by mortals. This one is sorry to cause disappointment."

>>91071
Perhaps we would ask what you are willing to offer? Our training has taught us to survive on simplicity and we would not wish to offend.

>>91071
Perhaps knowledge of what Spirit Fox techniques are so that we may better understand them, or perhaps being introduced to someone else who knows demon techniques? We are a student of the martial path, and what student would we be if we did not try to learn?

>>91071
ask for advice/information. given how well (not) travelled we are, suggestions as to where to go after we're done here are always useful; a particular location that is good for training either our mind or our body would be priceless when we can't find another master or when we find something we need to learn on our own, and even places of only passing interest may be useful in expanding our horizons.
(bigger/more detailed map/new locations/that sort of thing)

>>91087
before i forget, you may want to find a master of iron shirt to start training; it's a slow, ongoing process, but given the type of masters you tend to get to teach you, you probably want to get started as soon as possible.
(for reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_shirt )

>>91071

Oh yeah Mu, for future reference: Something isn't down until it's groaning repeatedly. And it isn't dead until you've cut off the head and put it on a stake somewhere.

So don't turn your back on them.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/13(Sun)14:41 No. 91120 ID: 426169
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"Umm... Maybe you could tell me where to find someone who can?"
"Perhaps. But this is not the place for such a discussion, this one must see to poor Quan."
Oh man, I forgot to ask his name.
"Quan was his name?"
"Yes. Xiao Quan, or Quan of the Mountain some would say."
"What happened to him?"
"The Fury overtook him. It is the curse all demonkin bear. An everburning hatred of all things not themselves. This one is saddened to see him reduced such. He must have lingered outside the wards for too long."

>>91120
The wards? Express regret that you do not know what wards she speaks of, and ask her to elaborate. It would be better to avoid this in the future if possible, or at least be able to see it coming better.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/13(Sun)15:11 No. 91169 ID: 426169
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"The wards? I am sorry, I don't know what you mean."
"Xiao Quan voluntarily lives within a sanctified cave. It suppresses the demon blood, and helps him retain himself. Come, let you and one move him to his home. He will recover, with time."
"M-move him?"
"Do not fear. This one will render him unconscious."
"Will he be all right?"
"In time. His wife knows how to care for him when he is like this. But she will not be pleased."

>>91169
after you've moved Quan back to his cave, make sure to leave him a letter of thanks/apology. He taught you a valuable skill, and you didn't even ask him his name before driving him to madness. I would also suggest finding and bringing back a ton of meat for the period when Quan isn't in any condition to get food: Maybe about an elk's worth of meat.

>>91169
"...Respectfully, do you think it would be a good idea to meet with his wife an apologize? I'm afraid I have never met her, and know little of her personality."

Ask if there is anything else you can do to help.

>>91091
Also, a thought based off of this.

If we find something like Iron Shirt to learn, we would have:

A well-made Pudao we are capable with.
Demon Flash step movement/kick combo abilities
A hardened body.

We could be a great offensive fighter like this. Defend our body with chi to lessen/minimize impacts rather than using evasive movements, so we can focus on kicks and polearm use.

It sounds like the foundations of forming our own style.

Unless, of course, we choose to go the path of the formless master, and become a less-structured martial artist, master of the empty style, employing whatever is most ideal of our entire arsenal at any given moment.

Which fits our name.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)07:29 No. 91460 ID: 426169
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"Who's out there? Is that you, plum?"

>>91460
"Um, hello. Just returning your husband, ma'am. He was outside for too long."

I imagine it would be best to let Lady Min handle the interoduction bits here. You can probably introduce yourself, and express your regret at taking part in Quan becoming overcome by the Fury, though.

Hmh. You could also ask if there's anything you could do to help with your knowledge of MEDICINE. Perhaps you know of some herb or something that could help quicken Quan's "recovery".

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)10:43 No. 91475 ID: 426169
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"Um, hello. Just returning your husband, ma'am."
"Eh? Who are you? A mortal? Oh, BeGONE from this place lest the Vile FORCES of eternal DARKNESS consume your-"
"It is this one, Snow Blossom. This one brings sad tidings. Quan is enthralled by the Fury once more."
"What, again? Oh and he was doing so well... You better bring him inside."

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)10:47 No. 91476 ID: 426169
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"I was worried this might happen, what with all the goings-on and staying outside all day. What do you have to say for yourself?"

>>91476
Apologize, and excuse yourself from being ignorant to the danger that being outside posed to him.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)11:29 No. 91486 ID: 426169
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>>91483
"I apologize. I wasn't aware that being outside would pose a danger to him."
"Hrmph. And I suppose you think that makes it all right?"
"The young one is not at fault. This one requested to see what he had been taught."
"Well YOU should have known better."
"This is most deeply sorry."
"Hrmph. Well it's no use crying about it now. He'll be back to his senses in a week or two. Always has. What was your name, Mu?"
"That's right, ma'am."
"Well listen close, Mu. I want you out of here by dawn, y'hear? I can't have you upsetting Quan any further."
"...yes ma'am."
"You and that damn raccoon can sleep in the outer cave."
"yes ma'am."
"Now shoo."

[ Talk to ... (about ...) | Leave | Other ]

>>91486
Talk to Lady Min, she is curious, but why would curiosity alone bring her from her home to see Mu?

>>91486
Tell 'Wife of Quan' That you shall bring meat (like, a good sized goat or elk)as an apology when next you visit, as a a small form of repayment for Quan's tutelage. Doesn't matter if she largely ignores your claim potentially berated you, so long as you politely convey that you will repay Quan and er for what was taught to you.


Then ask Lady Min if she has any suggestions on where a martial artist could go, to learn more about themselves and the art, be it mortal techniques or demon. Yours is the path of self improvement, and you must keep learning.

Maybe ask about Iron Shirt technique teachers (Or any boy strengthening martial style in that vein) Not dying quite as easily sounds useful.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)12:14 No. 91520 ID: 426169
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"So, uh. Lady Min. As you have undoubtedly seen many places, could you tell me where one such as I might go to learn more martial arts techniques? Maybe some boy st- I mean body strengthening techniques?"
"Perhaps one might find strong boys in a temple or monastery?"
"That's not what I-"
D:

>>91520
Don't even try to correct what you said, or anything of the sort.

Simply smile and run with it, otherwise she is just going to trip you up with your own words.

All things aside, ask her is she does know of Iron Shirt, or really any style that uses chi placement, muscle tensing and the like to make one's form more durable.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)12:32 No. 91542 ID: 426169
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"Y-you're having a laugh, right?"
"Would this one do such a thing?"
"I.... I suppose not. Do you know of a place where I might train my stam-toughness?"
"Well... the northern folk are reputed for their great fortitude. Perhaps one could find such a teacher in the Northlands. Or perhaps one could find a master among the ogres? This one could take you to either of these places in no time at all, as recompense for the trouble caused. One might also consider the temples and monasteries of this land, but this one is ignorant of what they teach."
"I'll think about that. I thank you for the offer... If you don't mind me asking, why did you come see me?"
"This one cannot trouble you further, to cause further problems would be unbecoming."

[ Talk about { Quan, Northlands, Ogres, Problems, Mu, Min, Something else (specify) } | Go bother the Goblin Matron | Go to sleep ]

>>91542
Talk about {problems}.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)12:49 No. 91553 ID: 426169
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"No, really, you can tell me."
"This one has been tasked with finding a champion. A group of brigands have made camp very close to the Whispering Valley. They are doing much harm to the woods there. Our queen wishes to be rid of them, but their leader carries a cold iron blade. So Honoured Mother ordered this one to find a mortal champion to drive them out."

>>91553
Bandits? Bandit's don't sound like too much of a problem. Do it without reward.

>>91553

Cold iron... isn't that what your spear's blade is made out of?

Or is cold iron something specific.

>>91553
Bandits can mean a couple opportunistic thugs, or could mean a rogue army, or some crazy martial arts dude forging a style by slaughtering as many creatures as possible, and his hangers on that take the wealth/try to learn from him, making it a nihilistic roving dojo of bandits. Seriously, you never know.

Ask her for some more information about the situation, as respectfully, if the bandit force is particularly lethal, we may need help to face it, or even be better off declining rather than failing to fulfill a promise.

Let's find out more.

Give her a kiss. :D

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)13:41 No. 91604 ID: 426169
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>>91566
I- I can't do that! She's a fox! Haven't you heard the stories?
"Are you all right?"
"Y-yes I'm fine. So uhh. What kind of bandits are they?"
"This one is unsure. They seem clumsy oafs like all - pardon this one's offence. They did not seem particularly skilled apart from their leader. That one is called Red Kuei, this one believes. The others carry bows, axes and spears. This one and others could easily handle them if not for Red Kuei's blade."

>>91559
I think she means meteoric iron. Iron that hasn't been smelted or heated by mortal hands. My pudao is made of fine steel, but it is merely steel.

>>91604
Which Stories?

>>91604
Sounds like we just have to take out Red Kuei. You should accept the task, it sounds like an interesting test of your skills.

Oh, and what stories do you speak of, Mu? We were in that jar for so long we forgot a lot of things.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)13:47 No. 91609 ID: 426169
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The ones where they lure young men out into the woods and have their way with them. Those stories?

>>91609
So you're saying that if you kissed her she'd probably rape you? Is that what you mean? I guess that's worse than just being really awkward and inappropriate.

Anyway, accept the mission to kill the bandit leader.

>>91609
Doesn't sound so bad, what do you think... eheheh. Don't worry I have actually heard a few of those tales.

Anyhow, Bandits sound like a good task to take care of.

I've heard that their kisses bestow mystical energy to the ones they kiss. I wouldn't lie about this sort of thing. Look at her! Those coquettish, teasing eyes... It would practically be a slap in the face not to kiss her...

>>91626

This. She wants it.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)14:09 No. 91632 ID: 426169
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I'm onto you!
They swallow men whole!
"Are you all right? You are looking a little flushed."
"I'll do it."
"Forgive this one, it is too much to ask."
"I said I'll do it."
"To offer so much even after all the trouble this one caused. You have a noble heart, young one."

>>91632
Why are you blushing anyway? You find her hot, don't you?

You might need her kiss power to persevere. You know her type of magic is different than demon magic. This is the only way to get it. Besides, just look at her.

>>91632
Thank her for the compliment. Ask her about the {Northlands} now.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)15:01 No. 91675 ID: 426169
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"So, uhh. What are the Northlands like?"
"It is a harsh land, frozen for much of the year. There is no kingdom there, just scattered tribes. This one knows little else about the land; this one has never lingered long."
"A-ah. Thanks."
"Are you all right? You seem feverish."

>>91675
This is getting uncomfortable. Excuse yourself, and go to the Goblin Matron, if only to tell her you will bring food to ease the trouble you've made.

>>91675
You're fine, kid. Excuse yourself to go get some air or something.

>>91675
You are fine.

THink of this as a mental focus exercise.

Calm yourself, and ask Lady Min, does she know any ogres who might be willing to teach you their techniques? Phrase it as a question for what you will do AFTER you deal with the bandits' leader.

And, if possible, if there is any comment she or another Spirit Fox may make on this Red Kuei and any potential weaknesses, flaws or tells that he may use. Any knowledge is better than none.

Your fine. Reach out and gently touch her head. If she doesn't move or anything, then just close your eyes and lean forward. Just let it happen. Free magic power, man, free magic power.

>>91693
Ermmmm... don't do this?

Think of this as an exercise in willpower.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)15:49 No. 91743 ID: 426169
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Mental focus exercise. Ok. Calm down.
"I'm fine. Thank you for you concern. So uh, do you have any idea of Red Kuei's strengths or weaknesses?"
"We must ask this one's sisters. They have been watching the bandits for longer than this one."
"Mmmhm I guess it can wait. After we're done with that, do you think you could introduce me to an Ogre who would be willing to teach me?"
"This one is not acquainted with such an ogre, but will help you find one. To start with, one must present a suitable gift if one wishes to speak with one."

There's nothing wrong with those emotions, Mu. You're both sentient beings, and she's the consummate lady. She's witty and wise.

It's up to you to decide if you want to test those 'stories' for truth someday. Still, nothing wrong with a bit of xenophilia now and then. Even if you don't test those stories of maneating vixens, she would be a source of wisdom.

...I wonder what she'd be like when drunk.

>>91711
I vote for doing it.

Just a gentle touch, Mu. Contact allows two beings to more fully understand one another. There is nothing unnatural or untoward in a simple touch, to feel her fur.

>>91743
That's it. Your mind is yours to control and direct, just as your form and your chi are. Clam thyself, and be at peace.

Well then, I suggest going with Lady Min then, to meet whichever of her sisters may have the insight we seek.

Along the way, ask her if she knows of appropriate gifts for ogres. Perhaps strong spirits?

>>91743
Well, if we're calmed down, ask as to what would it take, would it be okay if the bandits just left? Could it be resolved without violence? What sort of trouble are these bandits causing?

Kiss the fox, show it some affection. It's always good to have the tricksters with you rather than against you.

Kid, you are under no circumstances getting intimate with a fox. Ask her what gift would be appropriate.

(Hey guys you know if we want to do stuff to the fox, we could always do it as Toad, instead of using Mu as some kind of weird middleman)

A suitable gift? How about a kiss!

>>91767
(But then we wouldn't be as compatible. And, as a toad, we're much more bite-sized)

I say, hold off on any physical activities. Go the mental route.

Do you play Go? Majongg? Wait.. you wouldn't have a set most likely. So, pointless to offer a game while discussing strategies for the bandits.

>>91767
Oh, yes. Let's.

>>91771
Hey man, as a toad, you'd be amazed what we could do with that tongue.

[You know what, screw sleep. Lemme get some coffay and lets do this thing.]

>>91806
Dig deep!

>>91778
>THIS IS A LEGITIMATE SUGGESTION.

>YOU SHOULD FOLLOW IT IMMEDIATELY.

>>91778
Keep Calm, Go the mental route, Foxes love mental stimulation, riddles, puzzles, games, perhaps even... the Oldest Game?

>>91815
no.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)17:01 No. 91867 ID: 426169
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"So, uh. What kind of trouble are the bandits causing?"
"The usual. Killing more animals than they eat, cutting down trees for their huts and suchlike. Sometimes they try to hunt this one and others. Unsuccessfully of course. But mostly bring too much attention to the Valley. Their presence will bring others. More bandits will follow, and so will soldiers, eventually. The queen cannot allow that."
"Well, is violence necessary? I mean, would it be all right if they left voluntarily?"
"Such noble sentiment. But yes, this one believes the queen would accept such an outcome. As long as the brigands leave, this one and others will not care how. Persuade them, if you wish and can. Or steal the cursed blade. Or break all their spines. This one cares not."
"I... guess I'll decide when I see the situation first hand."
"Most wise choice."
"So... What would be a suitable gift for the Ogres?"
"Various things, this one believes. Gold and jewels perhaps, the Ogres are particular to shine and glitter. Or strong spirits, the more the better. An item of great power wouldn't go amiss. Or an unbedded woman, if you can find one."
"Thank you for lending me your wisdom."
"This one is glad to be of service."
"So, lady Min... Do you enjoy games?"
"Depends on the game. What did you have in mind?"

Strip poker.

Suggestion 2009/12/14(Mon)17:03 No. 91872 ID: 15f6d6
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Tell her to close her eyes...

>>91867
Mental note: A giant gold urn, covered in glittery gems and whatnot, filled with the most potent spiritis you can find= AWESOME GIFT.

Also, Oldest Game, why not. Just so long as we are gracious.

>>91874
And play the game while making your way back to the woods she hales from. Might as well start the journey now.

>>91874
Majong, Go, or... the Oldest Game.

How about one of those games where one picks a subject, and you take turns saying an item to do with the subject? The first letter of the following is the last letter of the previous. That can be fun.

>>91874
stip oldest game? (is that possible?)

>>91867
The Oldest Ga-
Er... Go, maybe?

Strip-anything isn't that feasible, guys. She wears nothing but fluff.

>>91875
That's a good idea. Word games, riddles, or thought puzzles would be best for that, methinks.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)17:19 No. 91897 ID: 426169
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"Oh, I- this one is sorry. This one is keeping your from your rest. You must be terribly tired."
"Uh... yeah."
"If there is nothing else, this one will allow you to sleep undisturbed."

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)17:37 No. 91922 ID: 426169
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It's a cold night.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)17:42 No. 91942 ID: 426169
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"How does one wake him up?"

>>91922
And your stoic endurance of it took you just one more step down the endless rode of refining your spirit and will.

>>91945
He's gunna get a kink in his neck if he sleeps with that kind of posture every night.

>>91942
HEY MU! GET UP! DON'T BE LAZY!

>>91942
(Toad) "I always wake him up like this."

Sit on his chest, grab his cheeks and pull.

>>91942
Put the skeletons arm on his shoulder.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)17:56 No. 91980 ID: 426169
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"HEY MU! GET UP! DON'T BE LAZY!"
"ACK leggo oh mah fssh"

Toad is credit to team! Which coincidentally, consists of toad.

>>91980
Lady Min is already up, let's not keep her waiting, COME ON.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)18:20 No. 92035 ID: 426169
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"COME ON!"
"I'm up! I'm up! Quit yelling."
"This one hopes you slept well?"

>>92035
As well as could be expected, all things considered. Let's get going.

>>92035
Mu, what'dya dream about? Making out with Lady min? How improper of you!

>>92035
"Regrettably, it seems I slept too well. My apologies if I kept you, Lady Min."

Look around surroundings, on the off chance she used some sort of technique to bring you to the woods whilst you slumbered.

If she hasn't simply add "Well, shall we be off?" And then offer a game of wits, perhaps Categories, The Oldest Game, 2 truths and a lie, whatever.

But if she did transport you, DO NOT ACT SURPRISED.

Just graciously thank her for her assistance, and follow her. After all, you need to hear from foxes that have engaged Red Kuei on his style and flaws, and hopefully learn more about Spirit Foxes in the process.

>>92035
MU WHY DO YOU HAVE A HUMP

I TOLD YOU SLEEPING LIKE THAT WOULD MAKE YOUR BACK STICK THAT WAY BUT NOOOOO

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)18:42 No. 92081 ID: 426169
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"I'm fine, lady Min. Or will be in a moment anyway."
>>92050
Gimme a minute.

NGGGHGH

That's... ah ha ha... better.


"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
"This one matters little. Are you ready for the journey? Unfortunately the path to the Whispering Valley is not a short one."

>>92081
Well, Mu, let's get cracking. Not literally. That sounded painful.

>>92081
...Hm.

On the way, use Thundering Cloud Demon Flash Step whenever you can. Sure, it doesn't really speed your travel speed that much (after all, it's still three paces), but whenever you can safely use it, do so. If you have a long journey anyway, might as well keep honing your foot techniques as you travel.

While doing this, see how long each step can be made. Maybe... even a one legged-leap? After all, this form can be used for kicks as well, think of it as just kicking the ground so a step takes you farther.

In between each successive iteration of practice, play wit games with Lady Min. I suggest Categories, or maybe Two Truths and a Lie.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)19:04 No. 92136 ID: 426169
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And so Mu had mastered the mountain goblin's technique. At the request of the mysterious Lady Min, Mu and the Devil Toad turned towards the Whispering Valley. What exiting new challenges await the journeyman monk? What secrets does the enchanting Spirit Fox hold? Will Toad ever get it on with Min? Tune in next time to find out.

Epilogue Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)19:29 No. 92189 ID: 426169
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"This one has never known a man. This one has never eaten human flesh. This one never cheats at games."

This one needs to get laid.

>>92189
But oh, Lady, one of the statements is supposed to be a lie.

>>92189
Mu, you ARE remembering to practice the Demon Flash step as you walk, right?

Hmm.

Two truths and a lie.

Well, based off of her behavior, she seems experienced, refined. Too refined, perhaps, to feast on sapient flesh, especially considering she is not a demon, but a spirit creature. However, most deals made by supernatural creatures need to be made in fairness.

Based off of her disposition and established lore on dealing with the supernatural, I would estimate the lie to be that she has never known a man.

After all, she only said 'know' a man.

You are of adult age, or near enough, that even you would qualify for that. Semantics are important, because it isn't outright cheating, but does play into the trickster roll of foxes.

>>92259
I was going for flirting, but whatever.

The first one's a lie, she knows Mu!

Toad keep hitting on her.

The meaning.

_____



Your head.

Gentlemen by 'knowing a man' she likely means in the biblical sense of the word. (ie; sexed up)

Anyhow,if never cheating at games is a lie, then we cannot know it because she could cheat. The mere inclusion of this option is quite problematic.

If "never cheating at games" is false it doesn't involve "always cheating at games" or "not playing mind games". This might mean that this one occasionally cheats at games, but not in this particular game.

However, "This one has never known a man. This one has never eaten human flesh. This one never cheats at games." involves "playing mind games".

Does "being always benevolent" involve "playing mind games"? Because "being always destructive" doesn't apply to Demons, like the goblin or Toad, there's little to point into that spirits are always benevolent. But then I would ask, are there Spirits? I believe that Demons just lack ethics, they're not bound to being entirely benevolent. More further, aren't mind games benevolent? Isn't that what Mu was searching to develop himself in?

This thread gunna get archiv'd, if you want you can pick this up at the questdis thread.