Murdelp

Murdelp. More like Murdorable

Murdelp

Murdelp.

Murdelp.

Gezzono.
For variety and because that hat is pimping.

Gezzono.

Murrdelp

Gezzono

Gazzene!... so that would be a vote for Murdelp.

Murdelp 2010/02/09(Tue)15:28 No. 128932 ID: f35d0a
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"... And then I shot him 'coz he looked like a pervert!"
"That is most humorous, Murdelp! I feel bad for laughing at my brother's expenses, but this is just too much!"

>>128932
You forgot to mention the part where Sanya offered you a noserub when she still had it cursed. That was funny.

Chatting is good. Builds up trust and friendship between the party. Now show her your genitals.

Murdelp 2010/02/09(Tue)15:42 No. 128939 ID: f35d0a
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>>128935

I can tell her that!

"Hey Gazzene! Guess what happened during-"

Murdelp 2010/02/09(Tue)15:42 No. 128941 ID: f35d0a
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Wait a sec.

Wisdom Stone?! What are you doing here?!

Just breaking the space-time continuum and being in multiple places at one time. Don't worry too much about it. So what've you been up to since you arrived at the town?

>>128941
We don't know, but continue what you were saying.

Murdelp 2010/02/09(Tue)15:49 No. 128945 ID: f35d0a
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>>128943

Just hanging around with Gazzene by the bar in the Inn. Lenk took Gezzono to the Armory to check his blindness.

... It's just been an hour or something after Sanya, Amina and that catboy left. Hearing you now, I wonder if she's okay.

I mean, you're not supposed to be heard by someone unless something bad happens to her, right?

... Wow, what a mood killer.

Well if it's only about an hour, she's probably at the wedding right now having a wonderful feast. Amina and Bite should be... somewhere. Regardless, you should be soon getting some servants bringing you a portion of the feast. Enjoy!

>>128945
Last time we saw her, she was helping Bite with something.

>>128945
Don't worry, she's probably fine.

Murdelp 2010/02/09(Tue)15:56 No. 128953 ID: f35d0a
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>>128946

The wedding doesn't start until sunset.

Anyway, Gazzene's paying most of our orders, though she doesn't drink. I only went for some juice or something. I don't feel like getting wasted today.

Should we head out?

Head out? Head out where? As you just said, Sanya will be busy til after sunset, so you've got some time off. Why don't you roam around town with Gazzene in tow?

Murdelp 2010/02/09(Tue)16:02 No. 128955 ID: f35d0a
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>>128954

I was talking about around town, you!

Let's not focus on an establishment and go to a spot or something. It's bound that we find something bizarre or fun somewhere, hopefully.

>>128953
No really, we already went to the wedding. We're totally breaking the rules of reality here. But don't worry about it, since we never found out what you did while we were off at the wedding it shouldn't break time or anything. We can't very well cause a paradox without foreknowledge of what's going to happen.

Um, we should probably be back before sunset though. We can definitely fuck things up if you aren't at the inn by then.

Hey, has Gazzene's tiara stone been talking at all lately?

>>128958
That reminds me, did we get an explanation for the other Wisdom Stone that I missed?

Mneme 2010/02/09(Tue)16:09 No. 128961 ID: a85626
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>>128955

Try the place with the pinchy claw. Surely that's got to be something interesting.

The pinchy thing is clearly the clothing store. Head east (or right)... I wonder what kind of medical care these people have/need...

I think we need to get Murdelp some new clothes.

Murdelp 2010/02/09(Tue)17:10 No. 128972 ID: f35d0a
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>>128958

How should I know? I didn't know Gazzene's tiara stone could talk!

>>128961

I guess we could go and check some clothing...

Okay fine then, go get all frilly and ribboned. See if I care. ;_;

>>128972
Oh, I guess only us and Gazzene can hear its voices then. I'm still not sure why it HAS voices. Maybe it's actually US doing what we're doing right now, but over a much longer period of time? Seems like a different set of voices though.

I agree about going to the clothing store; I think you could use something better than that brown rag you wear. Get some pants or something. Gazzene will probably wind up keeping what she has on now, it seems to be traditional.

After that, let's check out the medical supplies store? We haven't seen in that building at all.

Murdelp 2010/02/09(Tue)17:23 No. 128977 ID: f35d0a
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>>128975

I'll take a note of that. Could be essential if we get some supplies for our trip.

We go to the Clothing Store.

"Gazzene, would you like to buy something from here?"
"I suppose I could. Tonberry clothing is rather bland and-"

Murdelp 2010/02/09(Tue)17:23 No. 128978 ID: f35d0a
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"Did someone say 'clothing'?! Welcome to the store of clothing!"

Oooh I can imagine Murdelp in a nice pair of khakies and maybe an open vest. Meh, who knows

I'm not sure whether that guy's poking his head up from over a desk or whether he's somehow coming from the roof. Anyway, I can't think of an alternative costume for Gazzene except the vague idea that she might try a skirt and something a bit more subtle than a crown/tiara.

>>128979
I imagine Murdelp wearing something like this: >>/questarch/502233

Murdelp 2010/02/09(Tue)17:45 No. 128990 ID: f35d0a
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Gazzene tells me that she already has something in mind. She goes around to look for what she likes.

Hmm, I wonder which I should try one...

(DRESS-UP GAME)

Suggestion 2010/02/09(Tue)17:58 No. 128994 ID: 34470e
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Murdelp has Dai'd. CONTINUE? Y/N

Suggestion 2010/02/09(Tue)18:58 No. 129008 ID: 4531bc
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Why not have the best of both worlds?

Suggestion 2010/02/09(Tue)19:06 No. 129010 ID: e0499d
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>>128990

Suggestion 2010/02/09(Tue)19:10 No. 129012 ID: c0f3bf
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Murdelp, you must never cover your bare chest. To do so would be snubbing the entire world.

Suggestion 2010/02/09(Tue)19:13 No. 129015 ID: 1d0bbf
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Dress to impress, little man. I'm like some kind of fabulous retard with colour theory, though, so you're on your own there.

>>129015
Tophat optional.

>>129015
Actually, he looks lovely in white.

>>129016
It's never optional. Also a cane.

Suggestion 2010/02/09(Tue)21:30 No. 129060 ID: 4531bc
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>>129015
Heh heh heh...

Suggestion 2010/02/09(Tue)23:17 No. 129102 ID: 3297aa
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>>129015
made me think of this.

Suggestion 2010/02/10(Wed)00:20 No. 129113 ID: 1d0bbf
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And another one because I'm bored and >>129012 is right. It's nearly criminal to hide adorable cutebold chest.

This one's a little lazy but hnngh paint is a pain to deal with and I don't care.

Suggestion 2010/02/10(Wed)10:34 No. 129151 ID: 4531bc
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Hahahahaha!
HAHAHAHAHAHA!

The purple cannot be stopped!

>>129102
professor boldass

Everyone in quest must become purple... Slowly but surely.

>>129102
P.S. This guy is a fashion designer or something like that. This does not diminish how awesome he is.

Suggestion 2010/02/10(Wed)17:34 No. 129358 ID: 233aab
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go with something comfy and easy to wear.

Sorry for not updating today. The Dress-Up games will have an extension due to this. I will choose the outfit by tomorrow.

>>129358
CHOOSE THIS. IT IS THE ONLY PROPER CHOICE!

Murdelp 2010/02/11(Thu)15:55 No. 129942 ID: f35d0a
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Wow, this feels so comfy!

>>129942
YES! PURPLE IS THE WAY!

>>129942
The shorts are a little big on ya.

>>129942
Now we should see what Gazzene chose to wear.

Murdelp 2010/02/11(Thu)16:10 No. 129949 ID: f35d0a
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>>129947

Mhm, well she just came out of the station and-

Murdelp 2010/02/11(Thu)16:10 No. 129950 ID: f35d0a
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!

>>129950
...Show us.

>>129950
Proceed.

Men don't blush, they raise a suave eyebrow

get an uncomfortable erection
fail to sufficiently cover it up

Murdelp 2010/02/11(Thu)16:26 No. 129955 ID: f35d0a
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"Uhh, Gazzene? Why are you wearing a swimsuit?"
"I wish to go to a beach or a hot springs someday!"
"Uhh... Yeah."

...This is awkward.

>>129954
At least it'll help keep those pants up!

Nah, but tell her she looks good. All cool and casual-like. Be suave, little man!

Murdelp 2010/02/11(Thu)16:49 No. 129961 ID: f35d0a
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>>129957

Uhh, I'll try...

"You look cu- I mean cool, Gazzene! It's so... uhh... err..."

Gazzene just smiles.

Nocitome: "That'll be 3,000 Gold, please! Three pieces of our high-quality clothing!"
Gazzene: "Oh, give me a moment to change back to my original outfit. I shall pay you when I have done that."
Nocitome: "My, you are a nifty spender! Aren't you a little bit too young to be having such a lot of money?"
Gazzene: "You must've mistaken. I am not actually young. It must be my short height or something..."

That's his rape face.

>>129962
That's his only face.

Whoa, what happened to the free clothing? I take it the really expensive stuff doesn't count?

That's his ALWAYS face. Anyway, Gazzene really has that much money? Fascinating. Even so, tell him that you're part of the party of the king's guest... You may get a discount. Also, Murdelp, don't feel odd about complimenting Gazzene. Nothing wrong with it, and people like being complimented.

Murdelp 2010/02/11(Thu)17:07 No. 129968 ID: f35d0a
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>>129965

I don't feel odd about compliments! I just... She... In a swimsuit...

Anyway. Who are you referring to as the king's guest? Is that Sanya? Well, it's worth a try.

Gazzene enters back into the station to change.

"Uhh, we're friends of the king's guest..."
"How should I know? Maybe you're just trying to get away with free clothing!"

>>129961
so how old are you gazzene?

"How would I know about Sanya being the king's guest if I WASN'T part of her group?"

alternatively

"You know I wonder what the king will say when he hears that his guests were forced to pay full price.."

>>129968
Meh, if Gazzene wants to pay for it that's fine. I don't think this guy's gonna believe us.

>>129968
It might have been a one-time deal, as well, already expended by Sanya. Best not to press the issue of Gazzene is willing and able to pay. Don't forget to show her your appreciation.

By the way, are fancy clothes like that a status symbol among your tribe Murdelp?

Murdelp 2010/02/11(Thu)17:40 No. 129976 ID: f35d0a
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>>129973

Clothes are optional in my tribe. It doesn't contribute to anything, though the kobolds in my tribe are easily impressed by one.

>>129971

I don't want to get into trouble for anything around here. Gazzene's willing to pay, anyways.

I thank her for paying. She nods in response.

We go to the cross sign thingy by the map. The sign on top of the door says Pharmacy.

"Sorry, kiddo. Our stocks of medicine just ran out, and the next stock will be delayed for a few days. For that, the clerics will be offering their services for the sick as a temporary solution."

Ask if there's a reason that the medicine suddenly ran out. Has there been a sudden plethora of illness?

Murdelp 2010/02/11(Thu)17:50 No. 129979 ID: f35d0a
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>>129978

"What caused the depletion?"
"The depletion happened normally. The main problem is our next stock, which should've been here hours ago. The one to whom we get our medicine from must be having a rough trip or something."

Ask who they get their medicine from. Also show us his purdy face

Murdelp 2010/02/11(Thu)17:58 No. 129981 ID: f35d0a
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>>129980

"Where are you getting your medicine from?"
"Somewhere faaaaaaaaaaaaaar away. The Elves by the north provide most of our supplies."

Mhm. Guess this means we can't buy anything from here right now. That's a bummer.

Well jeez. Short of going outside and checking on the elvish supply caravan ourselves, this visit provided surprisingly little potential plotlines. What time is it?

You could check in with Gezzono, see if he isn't blind anymore.

Murdelp 2010/02/11(Thu)19:21 No. 130009 ID: f35d0a
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>>129982

It's only been about a few hours since we left the Inn. We haven't done much!

"Murdelp! Maybe I should help the clerics. They'll need all the spells I have!"
"But what about your brother?"
"I have complete trust in Mr. Lenk. He'll find the cure. Besides, not even my powers could remove his curse."

"I dunno, Gazzene, did you ask your patron deity for the proper spells this morning or will you need to rest 8 hours and prepare a new set?" All right, earlier we were doing a part time job for money, and healing the sick and injured is probably a bit more fulfilling than moving furniture, even if we don't get paid. It doesn't hurt to have allies and goodwill onhand. Murdelp, help her settle in to her chosen task, then you can check up on Gezzono.

Murdelp 2010/02/11(Thu)19:52 No. 130016 ID: f35d0a
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>>130011

I don't know how Gazzene's spellset works. It might be rude if I ask her that.

I ask the pharmacy guy if they're accepting volunteers for clerical duty. He nods, and makes us wait inside the pharmacy.

...

...

Gazzene starts singing quietly.

"Mhmmmm... Mhmmmm... La~ La~ Laaa~"
"I will protect you from every harm..."
"Mhmmmm... Mhmmmm... La~ La~ Laaa~"
"No one will hurt you now..."

It'd also be rude if you pretended to drop something in front of her so you could kneel down in front of her and look up her dress, but hey why are you even thinking about such a thing you pervert?!

Alternatively, if you want to be a good boy, smile and tell Gazzene that that's a pretty song, and ask her where she learned it.

Murdelp 2010/02/11(Thu)20:18 No. 130020 ID: f35d0a
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>>130018

"Nice song. Where'd you learn it?"
"From my mother. She would sing this every night when we were young... Gezzono, Dezzono and me... All tucked up in bed by the darkest of rooms... My mother's voice was like that sparkling light shining by the ceiling as we sleep."

Several questions you need to ask her... however you can.

1) How old is she, if that's not rude to ask? (Or you could ask how old Gezzono is and guess she's around that)

2) What does she mean by "All tucked up in bed by the darkest of rooms"? Where did she sleep, exactly?

3) Where is Home, for her?

4) Does she have anyone... special... waiting for her back home?

>>130020
Ask her about her mother.
Also, you think she's attractive, Murdelp?

Murdelp 2010/02/11(Thu)20:36 No. 130026 ID: f35d0a
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"Is it rude for me if I ask for your age?"
"Of course not! I'm 19 years old. This is what we call our 'budding age', and we are supposed to have our lifetime partner later on."
"What do you mean by 'All tucked up in bed by the darkest of rooms'"
"Ahh, my apologies! I seem to have forgotten that you don't know much about us Tonberries. As we live in caves and such, rooms are very dimly-lit, if not completely dark. It is just natural for us to sleep in a dark room."
"Where is home for you?"
"It's in Alcardia, silly! It will always be my home."

... Uhh, I don't know about the fourth question. I'm not hitting on her or anything!

Murdelp 2010/02/11(Thu)20:37 No. 130027 ID: f35d0a
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>>130023

I'll have to admit: she does seem to be a very nice person to be with... But my mind's still far away from being affectionate towards her.

"So uhh, how's your mom?"
"She died a year ago..."

>>130027
You'd best apologize for possibly bringing up bad memories. Maybe ask her what her mom was like, instead? Like, happy memories and stuff.

Hey, asking if she has someone waiting for her back home isn't hitting at her, it's showing an interest in her life as well as gaining information for yourself. Anyway, ask her what she meant by the shining light up by the ceiling. I mean, it's supposed to be dark, right?

Hand to shoulder. Say you're sorry. Change the subject, ask about her crown. Ancillarily, how does it stay on?

Murdelp 2010/02/11(Thu)20:57 No. 130034 ID: f35d0a
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... Yeah, asking about her mom must be a bad move for me. I try to reach out to her, but I lose the courage eventually.

"... I'm sorry."
"Ahh! No, I apologize for bringing a personal matter up! It... It's not my intention to induce sympathy-"

Murdelp 2010/02/11(Thu)20:58 No. 130035 ID: f35d0a
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Nocitome: "Excuse me? Someone would like to have her injuries healed."
Gazzene: "... Looks like it's time to help."

... Damnit. I screwed this up. I made her feel bad.

... Why does that make me feel bad as well?

Wait, before she goes, hug her. HURRY!

Because, even if it's not in a romantic way, you do like her. You're in this whole adventure thing together and it's good to be on friendly terms with each other. Why don't you tell her a bit more about yourself, Murdelp? But try to stay on happy subjects.

Probably because your a polite person that cares about people. You know, you're not psychotic?

>>130035
Yeah, hug the FUCK out of her and say that you want to get to know her better.

'Cause it's nice to learn more about your companions and maybe she's kind of cute and stuff if you're into tonberries

Hug her. Very much.

She is pretty cute Murdelp~

Murdelp 2010/02/11(Thu)21:51 No. 130063 ID: f35d0a
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I finally muster up the courage to hold her. I stand up and quickly wrap my arms around her. Gazzene is obviously in shock.

"I'm sorry I made you feel sad... I just want you to share your pain with me. I, too, lost someone close to me... I know how it feels to experience the loss of someone related to you."

Gazzene does not respond.

"Gazzene..."

Let her go, follow up with a joke.

Um. Alright, good, I suppose. But you should definitely be the one to retreat from the embrace first. To show that your intent was to comfort her and not for some ulterior motive. Don't try to hide it if you're embarrassed... You're just trying to be her friend. Now it's up to you whether or not you'd rather stay with her while she works and talk a bit about yourself (HAPPY THOUGHTS), or if you'd rather check up on Gezzono while she's occupied.

>>130063
Your boner is poking her in the back.

Murdelp 2010/02/11(Thu)21:58 No. 130069 ID: f35d0a
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>>130066

After saying all those things to her, that might emphasize a wrong intention.

>>130067

So Gazzene might take this the wrong way? I don't intend to-

"Oh, Murdelp. You really have a heart of gold."
"Where did you hear that?"
"From Lady Sanya herself. You really care for your friends."

... At least I'm safe.

I think I'd like to stay around with her a little longer. Can't risk having us dispersed in this town while Sanya's out.

"That's what friends do" perhaps? Now then, get your purplenesses to the infirmary and let's see what's happening.

>>130071
Don't mention the word "friend".

You, good sir, need to unwind, one way or another.

Murdelp 2010/02/11(Thu)22:33 No. 130085 ID: f35d0a
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"Here's your patient, you two."

!!!

"She's not in critical condition..."

Murdelp 2010/02/11(Thu)22:33 No. 130086 ID: f35d0a
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"... But she'll need all the help you can give her."

>>130086
thisremindsmeofmycaravan.jpg

Head first. You need her awake to tell you what happened and if you need to punch a bitch.

...damn it, Bite.

Wait, has the wedding started yet?

>>130086
I would so take advantage of this situation in a sexual way.

>>130086
...crap
well, get to it I guess...

>>130086
Not sure if Gazzene can hear this, but if her healing is location-based.. head first, then check for internal injuries, then her hip, then her arm.

...Bwa ha ha ha! ...excuse me for that. Private joke.

Anyway, get to it. Personally I think you should leave her to the professional (Gazzene) while you go make sure the rest of your party (Gezzono) is safe. I'm sure Gazzene will also be able to focus better if she were sure about her brother.

Murdelp 2010/02/14(Sun)19:29 No. 131678 ID: f35d0a
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>>130089

"What happened, Amina?!"
Amina: "B-B-Bite... Lady Sanya..."
Gazzene: "No, Murdelp! Don't force a wounded person to waste energy talking! Sorry Amina, but you'll have to conserve whatever strength you still have."

>>130130

Amina's really wounded here! I mean, Gezzono may be blind, but Amina's losing blood here! I know how to set up priorities, and something like this is more severe than checking up for someone's blindness.

>>130127

I check the head. There seems to be a huge but shallow cut on it. Something sharp, perhaps?

There's no sign of anything left on the wound, so I get some cloth and a bucket of water to clean it up.

Gazzene is a bit troubled. Is she worried about Amina, or something else?

Ask if she has an idea of what did this. Get some bandages.

>>131678
Gazzene is worried about Sanya, because Bite did this to Amina. However, we already know that Sanya wins the fight against Bite.

The person we should really be worried about is Gezzono. Something Bite said to Sanya as he confronted her outside the inn could be interpreted in two ways: Either he thinks he killed Gezzono, or he was talking about when he killed Gezzono's wife.

If you think Gazzene can handle it here, you may want to head over to the inn to make sure Gezzono doesn't need a stretcher.

Murdelp 2010/02/14(Sun)20:15 No. 131721 ID: f35d0a
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>>131687

"You know what happened to Amina, Gazzene?"
"I'm not sure. She looks like she was attacked by an animal or something, though I'd have expect a more severe condition if that was the case. It looked like whoever attacked her just stopped in the middle of it."

>>131692
"... Gazzene. Are you worried about someone else?"
"Yes... I am concerned about Lady Sanya's whereabouts and status so I can know what exactly happened to Amina... But I'm also worried about my own brother. I am not jumping into hasty chances, but there is a probability that someone's been following us. Gezzono could be in trouble as we speak."
"Please, could you check up on him? I am terribly nervous..."

Gazzene's a bit shaky. I guess I should go to the Inn, but should I say something to her before I do that?

Tell her you'll protect her brother, where's your bow? Also ask her if she'll be okay by herself while you go.

Oh hey, Gazzene. Something you may or may not know.

Got any honey? There's an ancient group of people called the Egyptians that we know of, which used Honey on wounds because it's apparently a very good disinfectant, and promotes healing. Don't know exactly why, but right now Amina needs all the help she can get.

>>131721
Tell her Sanya will be fine. The Wisdom Stone knows this, because we are with her right now. Or we will be. I'm not sure. It's hard to say. TIME IS WEIRD.

>>131727
It's because bacteria can't survive in honey. This is also why it can last thousands of years without spoiling.

Murdelp 2010/02/14(Sun)20:56 No. 131752 ID: f35d0a
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>>131722

I left my bow in the room when we signed in at the Inn.

"Don't worry, Gazzene. I'll do my best to protect your brother. He's my friend, after all."

Gazzene lets out a doubtful sigh, but nods eventually.

"... If you can find any honey, use it on the wounds. I heard they heal the wounds well."

Murdelp 2010/02/14(Sun)20:57 No. 131753 ID: f35d0a
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I go outside and quickly notice it's sunset. Wow, time must've gone fast when we were at the clothing store.

... That catboy's by the front of the Inn. He looks worried as well. He sees me.

"Where is white cat? Is she okay?"

what

>>131753
Tell him that she fainted. Ask him if he can help bring Amina back to the inn.

Ask him if he's seen Sanya.

>>131753
Don't let your guard down. Bite is probably not trustworthy. Tell him "She's going to make it." Don't tell him where Amina is. Ask him who attacked her, and if Gezzono is okay.

...so, Sanya hasn't gotten here yet. We don't know what's going to happen right now.

Murdelp 2010/02/14(Sun)21:32 No. 131773 ID: f35d0a
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Not to be distrusting, but I was under the assumption that Bite attacked Amina. I don't have my weapons with me, so I'd better be on high alert around here.

"She's fine. Gazzene's tending to her wounds."

We enter the Inn and are greeted by a serious-looking Lenk. Gezzono is beside him with bandage wrapped around his eyes.

"Just in time, catboy. We... need to talk."

He looks at me. "Kobold-kun, we're going to borrow your room for a moment, okay? It might be best that you listen in on what I'll have to say."

First things first, ask for a bow. Then do what he says.

>>131773
"Can this wait until Sanya gets back?"

Murdelp 2010/02/14(Sun)21:54 No. 131782 ID: f35d0a
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>>131775
"Can this wait until Sanya gets back?"

Gezzono tries to speak for a moment, but seems to be struggling. His voice seems more... normal now.

"... Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaady Sanya will have to figure these thiiiiiiiiiiiiiings out on her own as the candidate. Besiiiiiiiiiiiiides, this concerns Bite more than heeeeeeeeeeeeer."
"... It appears this might be the oooooooooooooonly time Bite can finally break free from his own cuuuuuuuuuuuurse."

...Go upstairs. Seriously though, get a bow.

>>131782
Yeah, okay, let's do it.

Murdelp, you have absolutely no need to worry for Sanya. We know for a fact that she'll be fine. However, this seems important, something we should be party to.

Murdelp 2010/02/15(Mon)14:54 No. 132138 ID: f35d0a
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We retreat to our room. I grab my bow and quiver, just in case. Still, the atmosphere has not changed much.

Lenk seems to be reading a book. Is he checking up something?

Bite and Gezzono sit by the bed.

Hey Murdelp, are you at all proficient with any other weapon than the bow? It'd be nice if you had something close range, even if it were a knife. Anyway, I suppose you should break the silence and ask "So what is it that needs all of us, here?"

Murdelp 2010/02/15(Mon)15:33 No. 132169 ID: f35d0a
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>>132142

Sorry, I'm only good at ranged weaponry. It's what I use to defend against any invaders. My small frame and my ocassional clumsiness does not allow me to even use knives.

Lenk closes the book and looks at Bite.

Lenk: "First things first, catboy. How is the Talyxian doing?"
Bite: "She's hurt! I shout help, and strange armless thingy told me to go to Pharmacy! Said I should look for building with red cross thingy on it!"
Lenk: "... Do you know who did those things to her?"
Bite: "No! I saw her lie around like that! Was with her all the time!"

Murdelp 2010/02/15(Mon)15:38 No. 132172 ID: f35d0a
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Lenk: "Exactly. You were with her the whole time. You sure you didn't realize what happened?"
Bite: "No!"
Lenk: "... That's because... of your other half. He tried to kill her."
Bite: "... Other half? Why you know this?!"

*cue dramatic music* Well that about clinches it. Bite's really got two personalities, more or less. His rather simple but ultimately beneficent side and the side the retains its intellect and memory. Memory of orders against your group. However you must trust us, Bite will not be held here. It is foretold. If you attempt to fight him or otherwise detain him, he will somehow escape and might hurt some of you in the process. For now all we can do is listen, and wonder how exactly Lenk and Gezzono came to have this information.

I wonder... are we advising them too, but aren't aware of it?

Murdelp 2010/02/15(Mon)16:01 No. 132190 ID: f35d0a
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"Wait. Are you saying you saw what happened to Amina, Lenk?"
Lenk: "Not quite. I may not be very adequate in my magic, but I warded the catboy with my Third Eye. It enabled me to see everything in his own eyes. Just imagine me seeing two different scenes in my mind. It's really that hard to maintain."

Murdelp 2010/02/15(Mon)16:05 No. 132195 ID: f35d0a
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"Are you implying that Bite has a split personality?"

Lenk: "Not quite. What I saw in the catboy's vision was something different."
"It seemed like he actually has two halves of his own soul. One kept him sentient with the conscience of a human, and the other tried to reawaken his animalistic instincts."
"... For some reason, the catboy was too tired. He fell asleep when he was inside the castle."
"... That's when his animalistic side struck in."

If you saw thru Bite's eyes, then wouldn't you have seen what happened?

Murdelp 2010/02/15(Mon)16:13 No. 132210 ID: f35d0a
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>>132196
"If Bite was asleep then, shouldn't you be able to see anything?"
Lenk: "Yes, that is the case when my target is asleep. However, in the catboy's case, the only things sleeping were his mind and his conscience."
"... His body immediately woke up afterwards. In my view, it looked like the catboy just closed his eyes for a few minutes..."
"... He stood up and looked for Sanya, but did not find her. In frustration, he went after Amina, who just so happened to be in the room."
"I don't want to describe in details the fight between Amina and Bite, but it was executed so fast... I think one of Amina's weakened punches woke the catboy's mind up, but I can't really tell exactly when he got control of himself."

Well that's mean. I'm really unsure what exactly is going on with that kid, as I believe I've seen both sides of his soul, but neither side seemed particularly malicious... Still, to attack an ally out of frustration? This is madness.

Murdelp 2010/02/15(Mon)16:25 No. 132228 ID: f35d0a
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"He attacked Amina instead? How brutal!"
Lenk: "Indeed. And that's what I intend to end today."
"Bite will have to be killed while he still can control his mind. I fear that all these bloodlust will only make his instincts stronger. Who knows what he can do-"
Gezzono: "There you go again with yoooooooooour quick conclusions."

>>132228
Tell him we know Sanya will take care of Bite.

Murdelp 2010/02/15(Mon)16:30 No. 132242 ID: f35d0a
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Gezzono: "I'm pretty sure he only wanted Bite because of his animalistic side."
Lenk: "Are you referring to..."
Gezzono: "Yes. The same one who made me into a candidate once. He always makes these tests to see if we're able to fulfill his prophecy. Bite is also one of the tests the candidates will have to accomplish."
"If Sanya can figure out how to completely vanquish Bite's animalistic side, he wouldn't have any use for Bite now, would he?"
"The only thing worrying me now is what he will do to Bite afterwards."

Tell them that the Wisdom Stone assures you that Bite will soon be out of the picture. Furthermore, inform them that we are annoyed by the specially emphasized 'he's and would prefer you actually told us something about him, for once.

Murdelp 2010/02/15(Mon)16:34 No. 132245 ID: f35d0a
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"Who are you referring to as 'he'?"
Gezzono: "I'm referring to... Sanya's father."

How can you be so sure about Sanya taking care of Bite, Wisdom Stone? I mean, she probably doesn't have any clue whatsoever!

...

She doesn't. But she will. In certain cases, we are able to tell the future. Time isn't as linear as you mortal beings may think. If you care to know the details, you can ask, but I think it's sufficient for us to tell you that Sanya will be unharmed and Bite will be removed from the picture, at least for now.

Speaking of Bite, how's he taking all this talking like he's not right here?

>>132245
She's going to buy some armor and a halberd! We saw her battle bite ourselves!

>>132245
Sanya knows some stuff from using Mind Crush on Bite earlier. It reacts somehow with whatever curse Bite is suffering from, allowing a kind of mental connection to his memories alongside its harmful effects.

At any rate, we know Bite will be dealt with. We were there. Will be there. Um. We remember being there, in the future. Why won't you believe us?

>>132245
Murdelp, allow me to quote a great man.

"People assume that time is a strict progression of cause to effect - but actually from a non-linear, non-subjective viewpoint, it's more like a big ball of wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey... stuff."

Murdelp 2010/02/15(Mon)18:08 No. 132425 ID: f35d0a
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>>132256

Because you're talking, that's what! Experience tells me that you only appear when Sanya's unconscious or worse!

I can't just remove that sense of doubt from my head.

>>132248

I check up on Bite.

"Bite! You okay?"

He does not respond. He looks like he's in a trance or something.

Murdelp 2010/02/15(Mon)18:09 No. 132426 ID: f35d0a
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After a moment, Bite starts to cry.

"I'm okay, Murdelp. I'm okay..."

Lenk's proposal must really be pressuring him.

>>132426
ya know...
if we kill him, what'll happen with the stone in his head?
It might expand its influence or something...

>>132426
His eyes have gone black. They're normally red. I think we're in trouble.

Though I don't think this will stave off the inevitable, I think you need to tell something to Bite. Well, at least, if you consider him a friend, part of the party. Something along the lines of the following:

"Bite, I forgive you. I forgive YOU, the Bite I KNOW, the Bite that was our friend, and I know you don't want to hurt Sanya or any of us. It's not your fault. It's the OTHER Bite, the side of you we don't know, that is our enemy. Not you. So it's not your fault that Amina got hurt, but as friends, we'd like you to help us fight that other Bite, the one that would hurt us all."

I forgive both Bites. Just make sure you have some fish to throw in case of the kitty minded Bite.

Murder is not the answer. We need to bring him out in the open and talk to him and try to convince him not to kill anyone. Failing that, seal him away, but this is NOT the way to go.

Murdelp 2010/02/16(Tue)16:43 No. 132989 ID: f35d0a
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"Bite, you may not know this, but you are trusted like a friend around here. I may be speaking for Lady Sanya when I say that we can take care of you, even if you have a sadistic side."
"... No. I can't stay here in this world much longer. The more Lady Sanya tries to break through my mind, the more I and the people around her suffer."

Holy crap. Did Bite just sound more humane now?

"... Besides, I long to come back to my own dimension... I feel like I'm missing someone very close to me... I can't remember who he or she is... But I feel... empty."

>>132989
That would be your daughter.

Yes, it's not the Bite you know so much anymore as it is the one who... Hmm... Perhaps we were actually the ones who brought about this change in him.

Tell him that Sanya isn't trying to "break through [his] mind," but rather trying to help him remember his past so that he might regain who he truly is. Remember things like about the place he came from, and maybe how to get back there. Information is always valuable.

Ask him if he knows how to return to his home dimension. Also tell him precautions can be taken to keep people safe while Sanya helps him remember.

Murdelp 2010/02/16(Tue)17:22 No. 133016 ID: f35d0a
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"Do you know how to come back to your own dimension?"

Bite doesn't answer.

Lenk looks surprised. "Wait a minute... You sound like him! The Bite who attacked Amina! That IS you, right?!"

...

"So what if I am?"

"Well you're clearly not primal; not acting like a thoughtless beast. So is this who you really are, then? Is this who you WANT to be? Someone who hurts people who care about them and want to help them? Is that what you've decided?"

>>133016
Warn Lenk not to try anything. Tell Bite there's something he can do. One last confrontation with Sanya. Make it stick. Force her to either cure him or kill him.

Tell him that helping Sanya's dad isn't going to get him back, in fact it will just make him keep him there longer, fighting the people that can help him.

Murdelp 2010/02/16(Tue)18:05 No. 133078 ID: f35d0a
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>>133033

Lenk is clearly frustrated. Before I can do anything, he grabs Bite by the shirt.

Lenk: "She had nothing to do with this! How could you involve someone in your problem?! I don't know what Sanya sees in you that makes you at least pitiful to look at!"

A moment of silence surrounds the two.

Bite: "You are obviously angry. This is what I want Sanya to feel about me."
"I want to make her frustrated enough to kill me."

...

"Mister Lenk, please put Bite down... This fighting won't do any good at all."

Murdelp 2010/02/16(Tue)18:06 No. 133079 ID: f35d0a
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Lenk slowly loosens his hold on Bite.

Lenk: "... Is this your own decision?"
Bite: "Yes. I want Sanya to kill me."

Get that green-wearing elfboy offa him. This is our chance to change the future. Listen and speak for yourself

"It can't be that killing you is the final result you want, so it must be a means to an end. But any cause worth dying for is better fought if you LIVE to fight it. If you die you'll never return home, you'll never see who you're looking for, ...you'll never be sure Sanya is strong enough. Cowards who have given up on everything are the only ones who want to die. But if you want something, you have to LIVE to make it happen!"

>>133079
"Hey, you should wait outside, and when she comes by, try to imply that you killed all of us."

Why does he want to die? There has to be an alternative. If he helps Sanya she'll gain power, won't she? Power to send him back through dimensions? It's mutually beneficial, killing him makes everyone suffer, including Sanya and people he's hurting.

Murdelp 2010/02/16(Tue)19:22 No. 133162 ID: f35d0a
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"... Why do you want to get yourself killed, Bite? This doesn't make sense at all..."
"Maybe for you it doesn't. It's a complicated matter... but remember when Lenk told you I have two sides of a soul? Well... he only wants me: the side of Bite who can kill without remorse. He does not care for the Bite who walks around like a little kitten."
"What the greenskin said about bringing back my memories is just one thing in breaking my curse here in this realm. However, by killing the Bite who he wanted to live, he'll find no further use for the other Bite."
"... I want to protect the other Bite. He has done enough to keep me suppressed, to keep me from taking away lives. I want him to receive his ultimate reward."
"... But I also want to help Sanya. She is still weak-minded. To go against him would require her senses to be awakened."

Murdelp 2010/02/16(Tue)19:24 No. 133166 ID: f35d0a
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"... But for me to have failed in even making her angry... She is slowly learning by herself. I will make her into a better mental fighter after my last meeting with her."
"... At least when I die, the other Bite will hopefully be transported back to our own dimension. He isn't really that evil enough to just take away lives unnecessary. It's not efficient for him."

It's admirable, but he's somewhat wrong. He talks of himself as being able to harm Sanya without remorse, but his actions show the lie to his words. Would such a cruel person choose to die so that an innocent would no longer carry the burden he bares? And as for being able to confront her father... It may be true that she would need to harden her heart and embrace anger in order to prevail, but the question is, would she want to prevail if it meant turning into someone who would sacrifice her friends?

But he has control over his own actions. He can choose to help ...him, or not. What's his name anyway, that would be helpful to pronouns.

No, he can't choose not to do this. Remember the flashback? Sanya's dad has supreme power and can force Bite to do stuff.

Bite is being sent against Sanya until either Sanya becomes unstable and fails the Test, or Bite dies. Bite's plan is a good one. It benefits both his other half, and Sanya.

But yeah, ask what "his" name is anyway, this pronoun usage is getting tiresome.

Murdelp 2010/02/16(Tue)20:13 No. 133200 ID: f35d0a
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"Would Sanya really be able to do that? I mean, sacrificing her friends just to prevail over her father..."
"It's not 'sacrifice' if you are not forced. Don't worry, though. Time will come and you will understand. This is something that you will eventually realize what I mean."

I wanted to address the last question to everyone around me: Lenk, Gezzono and Bite. It seems they know him, so shouldn't they know his identity?

"Who is this he you keep referring to? I'm confused."

Bite answers. "... He does not go by any name at all. Or at least, he has accomodated himself to not remembering his mortal life's identity anymore."

...

Murdelp 2010/02/16(Tue)20:18 No. 133204 ID: f35d0a
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Bite: "Mr. Pointy Ears, do you have anything that can at least weaken my senses a bit?"
Lenk: "Don't call me that! Geez, your last day to live, and you insult a total stranger! I'll prepare the strongest drug just for that!"
Bite: "And sorry, but I'll have to utter another lie to Sanya when we meet. It's my way of provoking people, so..."

Murdelp 2010/02/16(Tue)20:21 No. 133205 ID: f35d0a
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And everything that came after is, as they say, history.

Bite went on to confront Sanya, and mysteriously disappeared afterwards. Sanya returned, very mentally-fatigued and emotionally-stirred up. She requested that we stay in the Nocitome Tribe for a few more days.

Amina is fine now. She's quickly recovered from her injuries thanks to Gazzene.

Gezzono's chance of recovery has yet to be determined, but Lenk has guaranteed us that he was able to grab the required ingredients to heal his blindness.

... And Bite... I can't tell if he returned safely to his own world...

... But I am hopeful.

Bite needs a new name to better suit who he had become. He is/was more than an animal now/then.

RIP or may you live long and prosper.

>>133477
YES!