you don't have to comfort her, you want to comfort her.

>>1104195
This, but at the same time, don't push it. She's clearly in a fragile state. Stay close, but let her dictate the pace.

Watch some animation memes together. Ask her what kind of impossible tasks she'd need to fulfill to get a portal to another world or whatever it is she's thinking about.

(1/4) OMNI 2025/02/27(Thu)21:25 No. 1104279 ID: 9cd6c3
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You know to be delicate, mindful of her fragile state. You reach a hand out, slow, so she sees the movement coming, your hand light as it covers her own. She looks back at you.

Your tone is firm but gentle, "I don't have to comfort you, but I want to."

Eiko seems to look as if she's waiting for you to take it back. When you don't, she sighs, acquiesces, "Okay."

She stays silent. You wait. As far as you're aware, this night can stretch on forever. You can be patient, as any hunter.

"My brother was killed a few years ago. We were... apart for a while. I only heard about it months after it happened." she pauses, as if there's a quiet rage echoing, "My mother kept it to herself. There was no body to bury. And to her, if there wasn't a body, there was no need for a funeral. She could pretend nothing happened at all."

Although you were bracing yourself, her confession still makes your stomach churn. You move to sit on the table next to her, offering your shoulder as support. She does lean a bit close.

"I don't know.. I felt a lot of things when I found out. One of his friends that got out of it early told me through a call, while I was in class."

You open your mouth to say sorry but she puts a hand up, her fingers pressing onto your snout, "Don't say anything that'll piss me off."

You nod.

"Yeah, I felt a lot. But I was mad at him, I was mad at him for being a dumbass. And I was mad that I didn't argue with him more," she gestures, "We argued a lot when he started his whole thing, a lot, but it never got that bad. When I left for school, we still talked, they helped me move in. But you wanna know why we stopped talking?"

She gives a breathless humorless laugh, "Because I was embarrassed about his job. I know how that sounds, it sounds dumb and petty. But I thought it was stupid. I thought he was stupid. And I stopped picking up his calls. I just wanted to focus on school and it felt... it felt easy. I just felt like he'd always be there. You know? He'd nag at me when I'd come back during break and I wouldn't say anything but we'd have dinner and it would be like nothing happened at all."

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She continues like this, talking about them, equal parts fond and resenting. A wild bleeding heart with a gun and misplaced ambition. Eiko does not say his name, nor his job, keeping it vague.

That's okay. You don't need to hear the answer out loud. You're not sure how you'd go about reacting to that confirmation in a way that wouldn't be awkward or get your shin kicked.

And slowly, as she speaks, she seems to calm. As if all she needed was to empty out all the thoughts trapped in her mind. An awareness comes to her now that isn't burdened by anxiety, or suspicions, or a set of teeth ready to bite. You can look at her up close, touch even, and Eiko does not shy away. You know now that she has truly opened up to you.

You hope that there isn't more of a cost.

(3/4) OMNI 2025/02/27(Thu)21:33 No. 1104281 ID: 9cd6c3
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Instead, she seems to move on from the topic faster than you anticipate, the grief locking itself away for another time. There is still this vulnerable silence.

You parse your brain to see what you can do to fill the space. Your mind comes to watching animations together, though you don't know where you've heard the term "meme" from. You look around to see if she has a VCR or DVD player. There's a DVD player on top of the cable box, but no DVD's in sight.

Would Eiko be the type to enjoy anime? You have a few boxsets at home you could bring over. Though a part of you wishes that she had some indication of anything around so you could understand her taste.

"So, what would you need to do to, y'know, travel to these other worlds?"

Eiko makes a face, mouth scrunched, "I need to get these wings."

You tilt your head in confusion, "... Literally?"

She gestures, "They're some type of... technology... I have to kill someone and take it from them to attach it to myself," she grimaces, "But I remember them mentioning other devices. I just need to get something like that. I guess."

It sounds... Almost easy?

"But you need to find someone.. specific, I'm guessing?"

Eiko nods, "That asshole didn't go into much depth about it. I'll find my chance tomorrow, if everything goes well." She pauses, as if realizing something as she grabs onto your arm, "Don't come into base tomorrow. Don't answer any calls. Just stay here."

Eiko says it with such an intensity that you swallow. Your mind focuses more on Just stay here. "Okay."

She stares at you, as if to emphasize her point. Her hand does not leave your arm.

(4/4) OMNI 2025/02/27(Thu)21:41 No. 1104283 ID: 9cd6c3
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You both look at each other for what feels like an eternity. Eventually, she sighs, "... Thanks."

"For which?"

"Everything," she gestures vaguely, "I forgot what it was like to talk to someone normal."

Sheesh... You're normal by comparison?

You joke, "Well, I wanted to stay on your good side."

Eiko's eyebrow raises. There's a humor now present, her tone taking on that sweetness from before, though more genuine, "And be a good dog?"

Your brain immediately implodes. A second plane has hit.

You don't know long she waits for your response. There are many gears that need to be put back in order that your inner mind is fumbling around with. And dropping. Repeatedly.

It doesn't help that her scent stays soft and alluring. You expect another hit that doesn't come.

Instead, Eiko hooks her finger into the ring of your collar, tugging lightly, then pulling harshly, "Does the good dog want a treat?"

You almost stutter, "Are you-?"

Eiko shifts her hand on your arm downward, then drums her other fingers on your thigh, "I don't want to think about all this heavy shit anymore, Vi. Can you help with that too?"

Do you:
>A) Accept
>B) Reject
>C) Ask to Slow Down

>>1104283
>A) Accept

We're trying to be nice and thoughtful, sure, but we're not a saint and this seems to US like a very good idea because the horny, it is powerful.

A is a good idea

Hear me out, I think we can fix her

A/C

Do you want this? Absolutely. But it's happening so fast that you're more than a little overwhelmed- enough to give you pause.

A) how can you not?

(1/3) OMNI 2025/03/01(Sat)20:17 No. 1104361 ID: 9cd6c3
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>it's happening so fast that you're more than a little overwhelmed- enough to give you pause.
>we're not a saint and this seems to US like a very good idea because the horny, it is powerful.

There are two wolves in you. They both agree with each other on the topic. Yet both raise good points. You know maybe you should stop and think about this. You've watched Eiko speed, shift, and swing between these different states of herself, all to a stranger, in a way that should terrify. It's clear that there's something not right in her mind.

>how can you not?

There's something not right in yours, either. You know this. Your infatuation (and horny), has led you to this point, how can you not accept? You don't know when you'll get this chance again. Frankly, what's so bad in letting you both indulge? You can deal with the potential consequences after.

>we can fix her

You don't want to fix Eiko. You like her exactly the way she is.

The kiss is soft. You follow her lead as she deepens it. She grips the tag of your collar tightly, keeping you close.

(2/3) OMNI 2025/03/01(Sat)20:19 No. 1104362 ID: 9cd6c3
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When you lean over her, thinking that it'll be right on the table, she pulls away, and moves to stand, "No, in my room."

You find your tail wagging in excitement as she continues to tug you by the collar, leading you with this look of amusement.

You don't have time to process her room. All you can smell is her. All you can see is her.

Your half damp jeans feel like a prison as you watch her undress. Your fingers furiously tug down at the waistband, an embarrassing fight ensuing that has Eiko giggling at your expense, until you're down to your underwear. You're glad you invested in the kind that doubles as a strap. The jacket falls away too. You need the mobility.

Eiko climbs backward onto the bed, her hands moving behind her in a way that escapes your vision. She looks down at you then back up. There's a lust there that you're relieved to see.

You stand a bit dumbly as almost all knowledge of sex escapes you, the participation anxiety suddenly biting, "Is there- anything off limits?"

She seems to pause in her fervor, "Just keep it simple. I'm not delicate." She hums, "You can be rough, but I'll be rough back, if you do."

You feel your excitement rise. "Right.. Biting? Bruises?"

"Not too much. I need to move later."

(3/3) OMNI 2025/03/01(Sat)20:20 No. 1104363 ID: 9cd6c3
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Despite how it might kill the mood, you ask, "Are you going to stay in this form? Not that I think you look bad... I just.." You're a bit wary of the size difference making her uncomfortable. And how you'll react if you bite her. You don't know if you'll let go.

Eiko seems to get shy at this question, though there's an awareness, shifting herself more to rest on her elbows, "Yeah, it's fine. You won't break me."

She keeps her shorts on, though tantalizingly ridden up, so you can see the soft flesh of her thighs. She gestures to you and that's when you finally move towards her, your knee sinking into the bed, holding your weight well.

"Do you have any toys?"

"In my nightstand, but don't take too long to look if you're using anything."

"Where should I-?"

"Just start touching me, I'll move you if I don't like it."

How should you do this? Should you ask more questions?

Tease her until she yells at you to 'lick or die'.

>>1104363
No reason to ignore the bounty laid before you. Start licking.

>Should I ask more questions?
Hell no! Shut the fuck up and indulge.

Start with just your hands, nose, and lips. Add in the tongue once things start to heat up, then give her the ol' down-and-around. Kisses and licks from ear to toe only finding the prize on the way back up, gradually slowing down the entire time.

Save the toys for the next round or for when you're up.

Explore this tantalizing landscape
with your tongue

(1/5) OMNI 2025/03/08(Sat)11:27 No. 1104642 ID: 9cd6c3
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You want to make the most of the bounty laid before you. Your tail wags as you move forward to touch Eiko, your hands slow and careful at first, which seems to still surprise her.

You take your time exploring, your tongue eventually teasing her as you lick all the exposed inches of skin. She twitches at first, then starts to breathe heavily, eventually squirming. It almost turns into a game of chicken. She tries to suppress the neediness that starts to grow, while you keep yourself from jumping right in and wolfing her down.

You go up and down, planting kisses here and there. When you reach her neck, she grabs onto you, fingers gripping onto your back. Almost clawing. You're both hot from the contact, bodies grinding.

"If you don't eat me right now, I'll kill you." She sounds undone. Quicker than you'd think.

You plant another kiss as if you didn't hear her, tongue lapping at the salt under her jaw. This time, she digs her nails in hard enough to hurt. Then growls. You feel triumphant.

(2/5) OMNI 2025/03/08(Sat)11:27 No. 1104643 ID: 9cd6c3
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You have your feast. Eiko's loud when she howls.

(3/5) OMNI 2025/03/08(Sat)11:30 No. 1104645 ID: 9cd6c3
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Meanwhile... A party bumps. The music echoes throughout the warehouse in waves, vibrating people to their bones as colored lights blink and turn. Sweat and weed and metal punctuate the nose. People yell and scream, taken by the atmosphere. Bets are placed and blood is drawn. A chorus of cheers rattle. The sound of fists on skin cannot be heard over all the noise.

A typical rager hosted by the Bulls.

(4/5) OMNI 2025/03/08(Sat)11:30 No. 1104646 ID: 9cd6c3
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The only qualifications for invitation include:

>Don't be a fucking rival gang member.
>Don't be a NARC.

(5/5) OMNI 2025/03/08(Sat)11:33 No. 1104647 ID: 9cd6c3
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You are VEX once again. Arms dealer. Interdimensional criminal. DEMON.

You find yourself at the beginning of an exchange after being invited by one of your contact's. You'll admit, you're intrigued. You haven't encountered another traveler in this dimension before. Though you'd be blind at this point not to recognize a merc. They're the most... interesting clientele.

Young seeming, though it's always hard to tell for sure, could be younger or older than you. Their fashion is definitely more modern. The person behind her is similar, with big ass hair in ponytails, arms crossed and staying silent the entire time. Though she eyes you with more awareness than a normal brute.

Looks like some magical girls.

You want a drink real bad, "So, how the hell did you get in here?"

The merc smiles at you, calculating, "We were invited."

You give her a look. She smiles wider, tone diplomatic, "We're on a business visa."

Huh. To think this dimension is starting to get cleared for travel... Not a good sign. DB only starts letting people in when they're feeling real confident in their grip.

You consider for a moment that you're dealing with bounty hunters. Since you're in Bulls territory, you weren't worrying about any Wolves sniffing you out. They'd be idiots to get too close with all the guards circling the block. Though if you knew that some of your clients would be travelers, you would've put your DEALER MASK on and not just the plain black.

You lean back, "Well, what can I do for you?"

"You're the arms dealer, right? We're looking for something."

Your contact over the phone wanted you to swing by since they had some "people in need." You took that as code for drugs. They love a good powder around here. Though what would some legal travelers need with weapons from here of all places? You'd get it if they were tagged like you and needed to keep the deal quiet, but they could buy arms from anywhere. And they don't seem like they want drugs.

Do you:

>A)Open up shop
>B)Check status window
>C)Check inventory
>D)Ask for more information
>E)____

----

[PATCH NOTES: ALL MECHANICS HAVE BEEN MODIFIED]

[>INTUITION: 2/3 USES. DRAW ANY DESIRED CARD FROM YOUR SPELL DECK. ROLLS NO LONGER NEEDED. 3 USES PER DAY]

[>VALUE SYSTEM: TO KEEP NUMEBRS FROM BEING ARBITRARILY THROWN AROUND. ALL ITEMS, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES WILL NOW BE GRADED FROM LOW = *, MID = **, AND HIGH = ***. WHEN TRADING, THINGS CAN BE EXCHANGED IN EQUIVALENTS. E.G. 2 LOW GRADES = 1 MID GRADE.]
[NOTE: ITEMS CAN HAVE NO VALUE AT ALL]

[>INVENTORY: 54 SLOTS. 52 OUT OF 54 SLOTS HAVE A WEIGHT LIMIT OF 20 LBS PER SLOT. 2 JOKER SLOTS HAVE A WEIGHT LIMIT OF 1000 LBS PER SLOT. ITEMS WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY CATEGORIZED FOR EASE OF SEARCHABILITY. YOU CAN CHECK, DRAW, AND INPUT ITEMS INTO YOUR INVENTORY ANY TIME.]
[NOTE: A SLOT = 1 PHYSICAL CARD. ITEMS IN YOUR CARD INVENTORY CAN ONLY BE REMOVED BY YOU. BUT THE PHYSICAL CARD CAN STILL BE STOLEN.]
[33/52. 0/2]

[CURRENT DECK SPELLS: FIREBALL, FLEE, BURST, IDENTIFY, DARKNESS]

D) Don't sell anything just yet. Let them ramble.

D) Ask them what exactly they're looking for before you show anything.

DB's got enough of a stranglehold on this place to start up some tourism? Worrisome. How tough would it be to bail if that's happening?

(1/3) OMNI 2025/03/12(Wed)21:19 No. 1104876 ID: 9cd6c3
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>DB's got enough of a stranglehold on this place to start up some tourism? Worrisome. How tough would it be to bail if that's happening?

Not quite a stranglehold yet, you think. The way DB operates is different depending on the type of dimension. If there aren't any "masters" of that dimension already, they'll start sending in their missionaries and angels to spread their influence. If there's already a multi-dimensional, they'll offer their services and keep an eye out for travelers. If they strike a deal, DB handles all the travel costs and regulation, in exchange for controlling who goes in and out, having as much freedom as possible in having their agents operate there, or for technological knowledge.

Most multis are smart enough to reject them completely, or if they care more about keeping their territory the way they want, they'll accept and just keep an eye out on their movements. You've heard stories of them taking over territories through sneaky infiltration or starting holy wars.

Here, in this dimension, there was no multi that you were aware of. Technologically rudimentary, but not far back enough to be an interest point in developing civilization. Nor is magic prolific enough to create eye-catching settings, spells, or characters. Not by your standards anyway. Sure, the population is big enough for people to be "fed" on, but the majority of multis are more interested in being entertained by their sandboxes than in achieving endless power. And minding their business. G0D is one of the anomalies here.

And from what you've seen, or, well, from what you haven't yet seen, DB is still at the beginning stages of rooting themselves into the populace.

It's a slow, arduous process, that only a masochist of a multi would want to do.

.... Was that your thought just now?

(2/3) OMNI 2025/03/12(Wed)21:22 No. 1104877 ID: 9cd6c3
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Anyway, it's not too much to worry about at this moment. Sure, they're starting to accept applications for visitations, but you doubt there's any being approved for tourists. Business visas makes sense, they're more likely to be short-term stays with clear detailable goals that they can keep track of. DB wouldn't approve anything that involves interacting with the populace for more than needed.

Those perks, of course, will only be allowed for everyone outside of this dimension. Once they're well established, anyone already capable of interdimensional travel can just apply to visit where they want to. Meanwhile, locals like Eiko would only be able to dream of that kind of freedom. Through legal means, her only option would be to join DB's cult to acquire a set of wings. And after that, she'd only be allowed to travel where they tell her to go. A permanent leash. She'd likely hate every second of it.

... It's why you didn't tell her about the "legal" way at all... Even if she were to encounter another traveler, the price would be impossible for her to pay for a usable device..

For you, it'll become a much bigger problem if you ever come back here. As G0D's home territory, they'll hone in on your signature at record speed and have someone on your ass in a blink. You know this from experience. You'll have to hope and pray your AW wont take long to charge.

But as of now, you should be able to achieve your goal and escape.

Should...

(3/3) OMNI 2025/03/12(Wed)21:25 No. 1104878 ID: 9cd6c3
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You gesture with your free hand, "You'll have to be more specific than that. Why don't we get to know each other while you're giving me the details?"

The traveler glances at the person behind her then back, "Pleased to meet you, I'm Illeore, and this is my partner, Andrima."

She pauses and you take that moment to introduce yourself, "I go by Vex. Nice meeting y'all."

"Likewise. Vex- can I call ya V? Anyway, we've been looking for an... old lookin’ item, just a lil’ wooden music box. You wouldn't happen to have it, would you?"

The busted magitech you picked up from the antique store? That one? It couldn't be that valuable... It has to be sentimental. Or maybe its value degraded as time went by and it got damaged around here. Hard to fully say when you haven't had the chance to try and repair it.

Your brows furrow, but you don't let your interest show, "Sure. V's fine. And I might. What would you want with something like that?"

She doesn't give anything away, the smile still in place, all professional, "Sorry- client confidentiality. Just need to know. You have one or not?"

"Alright, alright. I think I have one in stock," you lean forward, "But I'm going to need a little more before we can do business. I like vetting my clients first."

"How so?"

"What are y'all?"

"Formally? ‘Multirole Problem Resolution Specialists’. But that's a mouthful and sounds suuuper corporate, so I like to just call us magical girls for hire. We go by Silver Eye Solutions. Have you heard of us?"

You think back to if you've heard of their group before. The name's familiar, but the bell doesn't ring. "Sounds familiar enough." Whatever dimensional traveler left it must be paining for it back if they had to hire someone else to get it. You doubt that this item was originally Illeore's.

"Anything else you'd like to know? Should I give you the sales pitch?" You're half convinced she's messing with you a bit, now.

[Credit to Ceekay for the characters "Illeore" and "Andrima"!]

>>1104878
(I'm a bit biased on this entry, obviously, so I'll be abstaining. Just wanted to say fun depiction of them so far!)

yeah lets get the pitch. might help get a read on these jokers.

have they been asking every person around about this music box? seems sus

(1/2) OMNI 2025/03/20(Thu)17:32 No. 1105129 ID: ca56f7
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At Illeore's playfulness, you decide to switch gears a bit. You don't like keeping the stoic professionalism if you don't need to.

You lean back on your chair, the front leg lifting slightly off the ground as the heel of your foot rocks with the movement, your voice raised to be clearer over the sound of loud thumping music, "Sales pitch? It better be something good up your sleeve."

Illeore gestures with her hand, "We pride ourselves on quality, thoroughness. Efficiency. We can handle a multitude of scenarios: from, of course, object requisition and retrieval, to interpersonal troubleshooting, to aggressive consultation, to protective services- and beyond." She grins. "We've got an eye for a little bit of everything."

You translate her words in your mind. Theft. Assassination. Blackmail. Bodyguarding. Seems like you have some all-rounder mercenaries in your company. And you do believe her there, "And what exactly brings you knocking on my door specifically? Have y'all been asking every person around here about this box?"

There's a pause. The crowd below cheers as another brutal hit lands.

Illeore hums, her stare calculating, "Not quite. We originally tracked it down to this little shop downtown. Nothing about any interested parties. Funny thing, though- the item was missing, and there was a dead body in the back. You wouldn't happen to know about that, would you?"

Ah, right. That sad, sad, guy. A dead snitch is better than one that can talk.

Your tone is a shrug, "Does it matter? You aren't bounty hunters, are you?"

She shrugs, "Eh, not today." Then she smiles and laughs, high and sharp, "I mean, if we were out for your head, we wouldn't be talking right now."

You chuckle too, "No, we wouldn't."

There's the thumping of feet stomping along to the heavy drums, muffled background noise, the air hot from constant bodily movement. You both stare at each other for a long, long, second. 2 against 1 is never good odds, but you've dealt with worse. You fight dirty, brutal, indiscriminate with what you use and how you use it. Your survival is always more important than someone's opinions or your reputation. Even if they overpower you, it won't be an easy fight. You'll make it as embarrassing as possible if it comes down to it.

A respectful nod of acknowledgement is exchanged.

(2/2) OMNI 2025/03/20(Thu)17:38 No. 1105130 ID: ca56f7
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Illeore gestures, "Ahem, welllll, in exchange for the music box, we can provide you with a selection of currency, items, information, or a combination of any. Of equivalent value that is. We do not exchange services."

You consider the pitch, "You aren't going to rob me, right?"

She shrugs. "Don't see why we would need to."

That's not a no. You snort, "I wouldn't bother trying. My items are bound by my magic. It's gonna be a lot more expensive trying to find someone that could crack it open," you gesture dismissively. "If you don't believe me, that's fine, I could have the card destroy itself and any item in it too."

It's a lie of course. Once the inventory card is out of your hands, you wont be able to do anything to it. What isn't a lie, is its difficulty to unbind. There's a low percentage of people that can break the kind of magic you have open and you studied under one of them to make sure it would be hell for them to crack again. Though, no one really believes that part.

If she believes you, she doesn't show it, simply nodding. "Noted. Here's what we have to offer!"

ILLEORE'S OFFERS:

CURRENCY
>COLD HARD CASH [FOR ANY APPLICABLE CURRENCY] (500C * to 5000C ***)

INFORMATION
>Past Clients (**)
>Angel Activity In the Area (*)
>1 Biggle Search [Knowledge from the Compendium of Universal Info](*)

ITEMS
>1 APHRODISIAC VIAL [WHY?] (*)
>1 MARBLE MINE [REMOTE EXPLOSIVE = C4] (*)
>1 MILD HEALING POTION (*)
>NOVELTY T-SHIRT (FREE)
>SPYGLASS [ALLOWS USER TO LOOK THROUGH 1 WALL/DOOR AT A TIME] (**)
>TRAVEL WATCH [3 USES EVER. TRAVEL UP TO 10 LISTED DIMENSIONS.] (****)

Ah, the temptation of just cashing out completely. You'd be all set for the next three, maybe four jumps, with that much money at your disposal. Though it's not a bad selection, information can be more useful than you expect, especially if there's a certain someone aiding the guy you're trying to kill. The other items have their uses in different.. creative ways... Though the novelty T-shirt also gives you pause, it's gotta be something she wants to get rid of for whatever reason. Could also be very handy for your current mission...

Hold the fucking presses though... A travel watch? Difficult merch to come by, especially from people willing to sell them. Not that you have much of a use for it. It's range is too limited for your needs, but it could be a good sell for later. Although... maybe Eiko could make use of it.. But are you that generous?

YOUR OFFERS:
>HARMONIC MUSIC BOX WORTH (***) (MUST SELL)
>CERAMIC FROG [USER CAN LEAP 30FT] (**)
>UNIDENTIFIED RING (??)
>2 MAGIC SCROLLS [AVERAGE SPELLS] (*)

Since they have their own resources, they're more interested in your magical wares. You can also provide them information, but you don't know what would be valuable to them.

A) Start Exchange (Pick Items)
B) Ask About Items/Info
C) Haggle Prices (Provide Argument)
D) Examine Surroundings
E) ____

>>1105130
From a pure strategy POV...I think I would personally go for some of the cash, one Mild Healing Potion, and the Spyglass in exchange for the music box and the 2 scrolls. Intel is very tempting, though.

Just my two cents- I got no clue about what's coming.

Try to persuade them on the usefulness of the frog. They're magical girls. And magical girls that can jump long get good views.

Definitely get the travel watch. Good for Eiko if you can't use it, and a life-saver for you if you need a few extra hours to recharge your AW.

Spyglass and marble mine give you breaching options, and a viable chance to assassinate your target with a solid wall keeping them from smelling you. Set up a C4 charge on the other side, and boom.

So I guess sell everything but the ring.

>Free T-Shirt
Tell them to give it to the next entity with the 'homeless' Tag that they see.

If you trade the box and frog you can get 500c, marble, spyglass, and info on angels.

and take the novel-t-shirt for fun

>>1105141
I think your math is off. that's seven stars worth and unless we sell the ring can only get six.

ask her ab value of ring and if it can do anythin special, regardless of if shes lying to me or not, if the ring is 3 stars or more, sell it for cash only, if less than 3 stars then keep ring

sell also: music box, 2 magic scrolls
acquire: angel activity in the area, novelty t shirt, spyglass, healing potion

>>1105199
I thought the watch was only ***. We should haggle to lower the price to that.

(1/3) OMNI 2025/03/27(Thu)10:54 No. 1105490 ID: ca56f7
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"So, I have some real nice merchandise on me. This frog here? Just having it on you lets you leap up to 30ft any which way. You both look like busy people, especially if you have somewhere to be or someone to catch, wouldn't having those extra feet help? Can be real great for dramatics and going from building to building. "

Illeore mulls this over, glancing back at Andrima, who just gives her a look you can't quite decipher.

"How much?"

"You're thinking two, I'm thinking three. No cooldown, no attunement, does what's needed right out the leap." You laugh.

"Hmmm...pricey...buuuuuuut-" she pauses, before looking at Andrima again, who just cocks an eyebrow. You're not certain what that means, but it's odd. A hand goes up on the side of her face, blocking your view of her mouth.

She clearly mouths something, and it must've been convincing, because Andrima makes a pensive expression, then tilts her head in what looks like an acquiescence of sorts. She turns around, her expression a bit more pleasant. "We can go for three."

Excellent. You move on, "Next up is this nice ring I have here, why don't you give it a look for yourself?"

You take the ring out of the inventory card to deposit onto the table. Illeore stares with a curious eye before moving to pick it up to examine, turning it this way and that in her hands.

"Hm.. I'd say this is about low-grade. What does it do exactly?"

You keep your cool, "Just low-grade? I think you're underselling it a bit. It's made of some real magical material. Why don't you buy it for three and you can find out its other uses?"

She stares at you. You hold steady. "...Sooooo you don't know?"

"I didn't say that."

She fixes you with a flat look. "It would be a bit of a disadvantage for me to buy something that the seller won't explain, don'tcha think?"

You shoot back, "Then don't buy it."

Her eyes narrow. Curiosity piqued? "So it does something besides look pretty?"

"It does." You know that much.

She takes another close look at it before taking a breath. Back to the neutral face. "Moving on?"

Ah, looks like you won't be selling that ring after all. You aren't that disappointed since it was a bit of a shot in the dark. You can properly IDENTIFY it later. "Now... about that travel watch. What's it gonna take to go for a high-grade price?"

Illeore exchanges a look with Miranda before chuckling, "We're not budging on that. It's 4 stars or none."

You gesture, "It is a pretty limited use item. And you can't travel to too many places with it. Surely it can't be that valuable for you to use either."

"That is true, but I could sell it to anyone else willing to buy it. And that ain't a small number."

"Maybe we could come to a different agreement? I have some other things I could throw in?"

She shakes her head, "Not interested."

Damn... No dice on that.

(2/3) OMNI 2025/03/27(Thu)10:55 No. 1105491 ID: ca56f7
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In the end, you sell the MUSIC BOX (***), 2 SCROLLS (*), and CERAMIC FROG (***), exchanging them for the SPYGLASS (**), MARBLE MINE (*), HEALING POTION (*), and the info on angel activity (*). You also take the free NOVELTY T-SHIRT for the hell of it. You can dump it on someone else too if need be. And from a quick look on Illeore's face, she's relieved to be free of it too.

With the extra * earned from haggling the frog, leaving you at **'s, you exchange it for 2500C. It's a great haul. You feel your mouth about to split from how hard you find yourself grinning at the stack of cash they place in your hands.

You give it a good sniff before quickly storing it away. You can help Eiko another way, if she really wants your help or not.

[INVENTORY: 35/52]

Illeore happily takes the frog and other items from your hands. They keep the music box closed, instead moving to scan and store it away.

Illeore gestures, "Soooo... those angels, we've seen a few of them around. One that escorted us in after we got our business visas, though they left quickly after. Another we saw flying overhead about two cities down south-east of here." She pauses to recall, "Oh, and one more going around the city we were just in. The one with all the wolves."

"Tandem." Andrima interrupts. You both look at her, and she elaborates. "Tandem operation. Senior and junior." Her voice is deeper, curt, and precise.

Andrima speaking up does surprise you for a moment, but her info is good. Hearing that there's more than one angel though is troublesome... "The one in wolvestown, how did they look? Did they seem like they were going somewhere?"

Illeore gestures, "The usual? Businesswear, halos, wings. They were pretty far away. Seemed humanoid." She shrugs. "One flew off from this building that had a crab. Another flew up from farther out, as far as I could tell it was the same one that was scouting out the farther cities. They spoke in the sky very briefly before splitting up again. It happened sometime in the afternoon."

"The one that came from far out and left first was likely the junior reporting in. More gestures from the other one, and that's the one that stayed. No weapons visibly out." Andrima opines.

Damn, looks like you were a hair's away from getting caught. You mull. It doesn't paint a pretty picture, but at least you know how many you could be working with. With a two angel operation... They had to have been alerted to your flight signature when you landed here.. Were they already looking for you?

But hey, it looks like Eiko could get those wings after all.

"I know how it sounds, but did they seem dangerous?"

Illeore shrugs, "With how little information I have, I can't say."

That's reasonable. You give her a nod and thank her for her time and money.

She tips her hat, "Pleasure doing business."

Now that they have what they need, Illeore moves to stand, exchanging words with Andrima as they both head out. You open your mouth to ask if they'll still be around, but think better of it as you watch. Exchanges with other travelers should be brief. Professional.

(3/3) OMNI 2025/03/27(Thu)10:56 No. 1105492 ID: ca56f7
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You are now alone with your thoughts. While the angels being around isn't ideal, you can still work with it. Can't go in guns blazing, but you were going to take a stealthier approach anyway.

As you look around, all around you are bodies. A few of the higher ranked Bulls mill about, sitting, chatting, and watching. Relatively laid back. In their element. Your contact is also nearby, watching the fight in the ring with a drunken gaze. Potential customers lay about. There's a makeshift bar at the end of the walkway where a bartender goes between bottles and beers. They have a nice selection.

Down below, the concert rages and a bell rings. Two goons come down into the makeshift cage to drag a body out as the victor raises a fist up to the cheering crowd. Looks like they wrapped up an execution, they only introduce weapons when they're punishing someone specific. And there's plenty more rounds that will go on until well past 1AM. With each fight, you can bet, and potentially gain a lot more money than you have. Maybe even double your earnings.

It's a playground out here. Chances of having a little fun and making money hide in every corner. Yet again, you are tired.

Do you:
>Stay
>Hang Outside
>Head Back

Just one bet couldn't hurt.

>>1105492
Methinks it's better to hang it up for now and get rested for whatever horseshit you have to deal with in the morning.

As tempting as it is, think we should head back.

(1/2) OMNI 2025/04/01(Tue)20:24 No. 1105698 ID: ca56f7
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You check your flip-phone for the time and note how it's getting to midnight. As fun as the festivities around here are, you got what you came for and then some. Maybe you can squeeze a shower in before hitting the couch for some long awaited sleep in preparation for tomorrow.

It's going to be a long walk back to Eiko's place.

You don't look at anyone for longer than a quick glance as you leave, the sounds around you dulled by now. Steadily, you weave through the crowd, your movements practiced, head up but not high enough to be noticeable.

When the cold night air hits you this time, it stings like a slap. The streets are nigh empty this time of night. Quiet, as you exit the party, except for the slight rustle of wind and a car passing by in the distance. Too quiet for your own mind to be sufficiently distracted. You always try not to think too long about your situation, but meeting those travelers reminded you of how alone you are. Are you lonely? Of course. But what can you do? With those angels around?

The only face you see more often than your own is your Archangel's. Despite how you both long to end each other, you cannot help but be... comforted by the sight of her. You've known each other for what feels like the start of your life. Even when you feel dead, seeing her reminds you that you are alive. That you want to live. However spitefully. That for as long as you are alive, that she will find a way to keep chasing you. And it will never end.

You don't know much about her life, really, she refuses to do more than stab you, call you names, and have a guilt-ridden meltdown after you fuck. But in a way, you think you do know her. You know that she is around your age, that she's prideful, cold, and that she has a deep hole in her chest that matches your own. She just thinks that it's full.

You know what name they assigned her, Haziel. But you call her Haze. It feels fitting. You sure felt hazy when you first met and she sliced your face down bloody.

(2/2) OMNI 2025/04/01(Tue)20:26 No. 1105699 ID: ca56f7
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Ah... Someone's following you.

It wouldn't be Haze, she doesn't follow. She hunts.

Well if they wanted to kill you, its a deserted street so they would have tried already. Walk around a corner and wait for them to catch up. Get this confrontation over with so you can get back in where its warm.