Animated Allotter 2010/09/06(Mon)20:49 No. 227251 ID: 86b8dc
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"...IAO IAO KALKANURA... IAO KALENTUREKI... IAO KALENTURETHEMAK... TUTEL MOKEL... IAO YOG SOTHOTH... IAO TUKEL UNIA"

"There! I saw it.

"Good. Now we must hurry, before another finds it first."

Allotter 2010/09/06(Mon)20:53 No. 227252 ID: 86b8dc
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"hmm dunna dunna dudun dunna huhmm... euuh?"

Allotter 2010/09/06(Mon)21:13 No. 227261 ID: 86b8dc
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"oooooooh~ shiny"

"I heard that. You've found it over there haven't you? Don't you dare touch it or I'll have your nose in the clamps for a week!"

"awwww..."

Allotter 2010/09/06(Mon)21:18 No. 227265 ID: 86b8dc
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"...wanted to touch it..."

"Ahah finally. Hurry up and pack Baldrecgus, and tell Sirus we've found it. I want to be out of here as soon as we can."

Wut.

I'm afraid I've lost situational awareness; what exactly is going on and what is he talking about?

You're not a bro. Anyone who uses noseclamps can't be a bro. Go find some other omnipotent power from the stars to fight over.

UM HI can we help you or something

Your mask looks silly

>>227265
Hello Sir. You appear to have gotten some madness for free along with the power.

Primary bonding initialized... 2010/09/07(Tue)12:24 No. 227522 ID: 86b8dc
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>>227280
"Hey don't fuss about it little guy you know I wouldn't really put your nose in a clamp... maybe throw you in the lake but not in a clamp."

"No sirrah, dinna think so sirrah. Nope."

"Then what was all.. wait... who said?"

>>227274
egh

"Did you hear?"
>>227351
Oh damn I told her it was too small and...

Excuse me my MOTHER made this and isn't silly at all it"

>>227430
whuh?

August de'Sauterelle 2010/09/07(Tue)12:31 No. 227525 ID: 86b8dc
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"Waitaminute... that isn't this thing talking is it?"

'You going crazyvoices now? Want I should get cold water bucket?"

"Well I 'was' expecting something a little... bigger, you know? Maybe he didn't call it right... or... something?"

"...I go get cold water bucket"

>>227525
Yep. Psychic talking rock. Deal with it. Give us to the 'bold for a moment so he won't think you're crazy. Or he'll think he's crazy too, which is even better.

>>227525
Experiment with us. Touch us to the kobold, see if it can hear us too.
Perhaps we have attuned to you on contact, and will advise/torment you for the rest of your life.
Unfortunately our abilities seem to alter over the span of ages and between bearers. At the moment we are vaguely aware of you and the area around you.
Also, we do not approve of servant abuse. Especially not the puppy-heads. We know they need a lot of attention to turn out effective, but the whole slave thing crushes their true potential and usefulness.

>>227525
Are you a guy or a girl? ...I could see you fitting to either standard of beauty.

>>227525
KILL EVERYTHING DESTROY EVERYTHING LEAVE NO SURVIVORS THIS WORLD WILL BURN

>>227525
Congratulations. For the price of one marble of space power or something you got a marble of madness in the same package. So, now lets stop worrying about who made what mistake and lets see what we can do to fix them.

You may as well tell us who you are, what you do, ect.

>>227701
>>227705
>>227712
>>227722
Seriously, guys?

Seriously?

OKAY ENOUGH

HI, doesn't matter much what you call us (just nothing embarrassing please) but we're here, and since you're here, and you're holding us, I think it's only fair you tell us some things, like your name. Really, tell us your name or we'll give you a new one.

>>227727
???
Did I miss something?

>>227759
A rising crescendo of Lovecraftian chants.

>>227759
what the hell? you posted two of them! >:V

Oh, right. Hi. What were we supposed to be?

>>227786
I was talking more about the deletion itself... let's get back on topic

>>227796
It's not nice to spam other people's quests for no reason, basically.

August de'Sauterelle 2010/09/07(Tue)21:08 No. 227855 ID: 86b8dc
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wbrlyhuhwaitwhuh?

That was... confusing.

"erh... oh hey Baldrecgus come her- oh, he must have left already. Well, we should be out of here as soon as we can.

The Sperenze brothers will 'not' like it if they catch me on their land."

agree. book it.

>>227855
So let's not have that happen.

I don't suppose you could explain things while we're getting out of Dodge?

August de'Sauterelle 2010/09/07(Tue)21:19 No. 227867 ID: 86b8dc
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"For I am August de'Sauterelle! Second prince of the house of Sauterelle, a lover of ladies, an envy of the folk, and a master of the arts arcane, mundane, martial, and dare I say? marital...

or rather I will be. After a long and doubtlessly adventurous bachelorhood of course. I am only just now 27 summers, barely out of youth for a vehrimen after all.

But Sirus said that whatever you are can help my advancement in most all those areas."

well while we can totally HELP you, you still need to put in a good chunk of hard work. if you are willing then this shall be great.

Right. We've been sorta out of it for a few, where would you like to start?

If you're just going to say we should choose, mundane is definitely a good start!

>>227867
It's not like we can actually do things, mind you. But we bring many perspectives to any situation, due to our many thoughts. But use your own judgment, if you follow a bad idea and fuck up don't blame us.

We also have a good visual range so we can see things that might otherwise escape your attention. And I would like to say it is SO NICE to have that again. Being in the ground so long got very boring... if we were like other minds we'd go crazy. As it is long idleness wipes our memory of all but our own nature. You're going to have to explain everything to us. Like the whole world of everything there is.

>>227867
Oh that we can do. You might not always like our council though.

So lets get off of these lands and back to more familiar domains in the hands of less sensitive people.

>>227867
First bit of advice, if these "Sperenze brothers" would be adverse to your presence on their land then you better get going. You have what you came for, namely us, so unless you have other buisness in the area I suggest you get moving.

Also, you may want to think about treating that kobold better. I know, I know, "He's my servant" and what not, but listen closely: Kobolds have a great deal of untapped potential. Given the right kind of encouragement, he could become very useful. Just give that some thought.

August de"Sauterelle 2010/09/08(Wed)10:11 No. 228063 ID: 72f534
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I begin to take down the tent and pack it away for the trip. Hopefully Sirus has taken some time from his fishing to pack and check the aeroplane.

>>227869
>>227870
>>227968
"hmmm yes I suppose I couldn't expect him to have summoned something that would just 'make' me more powerful automatically.

That wouldn't be like his style... for a mage he seems to disprove of using much magic. Still, I am hoping you have 'some' kind of powers aside from the gift of gab."

>>227872
>Being in the ground so long got very boring... if we were like other minds we'd go crazy.

"Well, you can't have been in the ground that long... we only called you last night, and how are you sure you aren't crazy?

>>228052
"The 'Brothers' and I, we have never been on great terms, and it's a bit more than the 'highlander' vs 'lowlander' rivalry just in case you were wondering. As for the puppyheads... I'm getting the impression that you folks have more than a bit of fondness for them ehh?"

>>228063
Powers? I don't know if we have any powers. When we go a long time with out anyone to talk to we tend to forget alot of things. Such is our burden. Anyways, tell us of your companions. You say you know a mage? I assume he is the aforementioned Sirius, yes?

>>228063
We contain infinite madness and fetishes. Seriously try to steer clear of most of our romantic advice or you're likely to end up with a clingy chick of some species you never heard about.

And that mage has the right idea. Magic is just a tool, if you rely only on the tool then you become useless without it. Unless you make yourself more powerful it will hardly have any true value. The power must come from you and you alone.

But that's enough philosophy and stuff. Now lets get out of here while you tell us some more about this lovely new place we have landed in. Drifting through space can be so dreadfully boring, one millenia of staring at stars are much like the next.

>>228063
>how are you sure you aren't crazy?
We don't think we are, that's about as good as you'll get. As far as being in the ground, all we can remember from this end is darkness. The first thing we see is being dug up, it's hard to tell we weren't always there. Maybe our arrival dislodged something. The "puppyheads" seem familiar though, for whatever reason.

>>228093
Was it space? Sparkles.. glowing.. a bright flash... Are you sure it wasn't the deep ocean or a land of fairies or the dreams between almost wasn't and never could? I don't know, maybe it's just me who can't quite recall anymore.

Maybe we do have powers, can't think of what they could be though. Maybe we can communicate at a distance, or glow, or channel magic, or make your clothes change color. Take us to your mage friend and we'll see what he says.

Heh I guess you could say we kinda like the little bastards, though our first impression of you WAS a threat, so...

August de'Sauterelle 2010/09/09(Thu)09:17 No. 228568 ID: 624e03
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>>228065
"Yes Siru-

"WATER TIME!"

August de'Sauterelle 2010/09/09(Thu)09:19 No. 228569 ID: 624e03
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I am now quite drenched, and slightly muddy.

"Good, now are muchbetter. No more voices?"

>>228569
I like this man.

>>228569
Either you can pretend we aren't here or put us on the puppyhead and we can say hi. The first is convenient but risks later surprise drenchings, the second may result in a panicked reaction but could also be rather fun.

>>228577
Go for the second one!

>>228569
No, we're still here. And don't be angry at him, he was only trying to help. So tell us about Sirius. Or Baldrecgus, if you prefer.

Initializing Secondary Bond Protocol... 2010/09/09(Thu)12:27 No. 228600 ID: 624e03
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"Why yes... I feel so much better I think 'you' should carry the voices for a while."

"Butwaitno... do not wish to among madvoices"

"Can't help that... we're all mad here."

Manystones 2010/09/09(Thu)12:33 No. 228605 ID: 624e03
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Ohhh that is shiney... hello shiney you tingling our nose... smells like lake, and water, and grass, and dirt, and fire, and fishcooked, and strange othersmell.

"Nooos... now must become villain... will become most feasome... uhm.... Bukketo Balto! Master of cunning vengance."

>>228600
Nooo, don't put us in the bucket. It's boring and lonely in there. And we can't very well help you in a bucket.

>>228605
Just sit down and remove the bucket from your head. Then lets go find the bossman, he surely needs your help for something.

>>228605
...What?

Give it back before I go insane.

>>228605
Hehe. Hello, Manystones. Tell us about yourself. Also, who is that human with the guitar?

What's in the pan? Is it tasty? Can we call you Mr. Bucket Head?

You going to take that bucket off? Anyways, tell us about your companions.

Manystones 2010/09/09(Thu)15:02 No. 228688 ID: 86b8dc
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>>228606
>>228607
>>228621
Ahhh voices! Manyvoices! I will call you Manyvoices. I am Manystones, a bold, you are manyvoices.... an orb.

>>228657
>>228626
Human is master's teacherfriend Mr. Serious learns our master things...strange... secret things. We hear him strumming strings now... and smell his fishcooking, he is good cook.

Manystones 2010/09/09(Thu)15:18 No. 228695 ID: 86b8dc
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[a]"Can we go now?"[/i]

"You found it? Where is it?"

"Baldrecgus has it"

"We can go when you dry off, I will hear no end of it if you catch cold... He didn't touch it first did he?"

"No he just uncovered it, I held it first. It says it doesn't do anything. I didn't feel even a tingle of power or anything."

"Haha well then, obviously it does 'something' becasue it could say so."

"You expected it to talk? Are you sure it isn't flawed I mean, maybe if you looked at it It's erh... not very big. The examples in the diagrams were a bit lar-"

"No! It is yours, I am not going to even touch it. Could contaminate it."

>>228695
Toss us over to the human.

>>228695
Dude, stop. You're heading deeper into the forest. Don't wanna get lost, now.

>>227251
>YOG SOTHOTH
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFantastic. Just fantastic. If THEY are involved, then we need to get some answers NOW. Could you please pass us to your boss Manystones?

Also, you should try to get to know him a bit better. You might just grow to like each other.~

>>228695
Manystones. Sit down and ask for help now. We need to get back to our master. Or else bad things might happen.

Manystones 2010/09/09(Thu)16:19 No. 228737 ID: 86b8dc
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>>228706
"Man not want rubbing nose with Manyvoices? Manyvoices touching noses with us so friends... not want friends too?"

"I am haunted by enough spirits of my own to need not more.

"oh...okay..."

"So, what it's just some kind of advisory or seer's stone? Couldn't I just pay people to do that? I mean that's what you do... wouldn't this be counterproductive to job security? I would imagine a wand or tome have made a more practical gift."

"Do not look a gift horse in the mouth. Your kind rarely make even passable mages thus I see fit to give something more practical than some trinket you might only make limited use from. Those voices are the council kings only dream of."

>>228733
"Master... Manyvoices wants to with to you..."

"Tell them I'm busy eating"

"They want to talk... NOW!"

"Best listen... they can be as petty and troublesome as any prince."

>>228737
Now get that bucket off your head. It shouldn't be to hard to do.

>>228737
Okay, August. We need you to pry into our origins with Sirius a bit. We thought we heard a....name that we know. And this is VERY important.

August de'Sauterelle 2010/09/09(Thu)20:19 No. 228878 ID: 86b8dc
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"Okay fine fine... here. Now no more water... unless I'm on fire or something or spiders... yes spiders... then its okay."

"Yess Sirrah! Firey Spiders!"

"No no don't rub your nose on my... dammit I was almost dry. Just... go help Sirus"

"Kay... we help Serious."

>>228787
Now what to you erh 'gentlemen' want?"

>>228878

We want to meet Sirius! He sounds like a pretty cool guy.

>>228887

Wait, do we? I lost track. Oh well.

>>228878
Can you ask Sirius exactly HOW he knows of us? And I think I heard him say a certain name that I recognized. Also why he doesnt want to hold us.

And don't get mad at the little guy, the nose rubbing is a sign of respect. You should try it sometime.~

>>228878
Want to get back to our master. And you know we can't very well help you when we're stuck up the nose of some 'bold.

So you can use magic? That brings up all sorts of new possibilities. Or it might depending on how magic works in this place. By the way, shouldn't you be flying out of here before those brothers find you?

>>227251
>YOG SOTHOTH
Just a reminder to all the other voices.

>>229190
I know nothing about that. It means absolutely 0 to me.

>>229199
Its a Lovecraftian Elder God, whom the very glimpse of could tear your mind asunder. ie cosmic scale horror

August de'Sauterelle 2010/09/11(Sat)17:23 No. 229676 ID: 86b8dc
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>>229118
"Yes, I can use a little magic, or rather I grasp some of the precepts. Radiant Energy, Field Balance, Vibrational Hybridization, Essential Natures, Truenames, some Runic Principalia, Fireflow, Law of Likewise, ect. But it is in the practical application and practice that my skill is a bit wanting."

>>228892
>>229214
"Well that is...erh interesting. Sirus?"

August de'Sauterelle 2010/09/11(Sat)17:39 No. 229685 ID: 86b8dc
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"You didn't do anything particularly 'hazardous' about all this did you? Nothing that would yeild say... sanity shredding abomination level danger huh?"

"Ahha, don't you think we should get going soon, those brothers will-"

"Damn the brothers man! This isn't about a lot of unwashed illiterate farmers, only hazard there is their lowland mother never knew when to keep her legs closed an there's more than two dozen of the fool buggers. This is about you 'maybe' violating fundamental laws of nature!

You might want to move, there are a lot of people in the shadows behind you. And I don't think that they are friendly.

it's about both right now. run man.

>>229685
HOSTILES. BEHIND YOU. RUN.

>>229685
RUN TO THE PLANE

DONT LOOK BACK

>>229763
DONT FORGET THE BOLD'

>>229685
>a lot of unwashed illiterate farmers
Well, speak of the devil. You should really learn not to say such things, fate has a bad sense of humor.

August 2010/09/12(Sun)18:04 No. 230119 ID: 0d7609
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"...Dis here's the part where's you start up runnen boyo"


>>229687
>>229688
>>229707
>>229763
"OHSHEI!-"

>>229800
That sounds like somethi-

"God Dammit Why would you say that! Never say that! It only ensures it happening!"

...Dammit what the hell man?

never say "they will never" as soon as you say that whoever 'they' are will suddenly do what you said they never would. also never insult someone when they aren't around, they will appear just in time to hear you insult them.

anyway, keep running.

August 2010/09/12(Sun)18:09 No. 230122 ID: 0d7609
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I hear a popping whistle and something hot sparks off my shoulder. Practice rounds, I think.

"Gotcha boy! We gunna pin your ass down and feed yah those words and your hat!"

"Oh shit! A lion! Where the fuck'ed they get a lion!"

A fucking LION!? SERIOUSLY WHAT?! Keep running for the love of crap!

HOLY SHIT IT'S A LION GET BACK IN THE PLANE!

>>230122
Jesus Christ it's a Lion, stay in the airplane.

Sorry about that, couldn't resist. Ok, run for your fucking life. Not much else you can do right now, unless you happen to have some nice firespell that you can let go instantly that will set the grass on fire. That ought to make for a nice distraction. But skip it if you have to stop and make a target of yourself for pulling it off.

You should probably tell Sirius to distract them or something while you get the plane started and prepped for takeoff. That thing doesn't look like it would stand up very well to damage. By the way, is it a wooden frame and canvas biplane, because man going up in those things are dangerous.

>>230122
They dont just have a lion, the guy is RIDING THE LION

GET TO THE CHOPPA

August 2010/09/13(Mon)07:11 No. 230279 ID: 10247c
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Sirus slings Baldrecgus into the cockpit and begins pushing as I hit the other side of the plane and join his efforts.

"Hit the starter! Hit the, No! the other starter the red button!"

"Is... trying..."

In a shot of surprising good luck a strong headwind has picked up from nowhere and the engine roars to life.

>>230279
Good, now lets get the hell out of here.

>>230279
That luck is probably magic. Now hop into that plane and get the fuck out of there before they ventilate you.

Say, you don't happen to have a machinegun mounted in the observers position do you? A bit of strafing from above would probably show those wankers not to fuck with you.

August 2010/09/14(Tue)12:02 No. 230793 ID: 86b8dc
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>>230295
Machinegun? No, but I draw my wheellock and loose a round in their general direction. One or two scatter preventing them from firing on us.

"Bastards the lot of-

August 2010/09/14(Tue)12:06 No. 230795 ID: 86b8dc
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Okay what the fuck! Is that Catterbast? I thought he had joined the Knights or something?

aim for ether the arm with the weapon or the head.

>>230793
>muzzleloading pistol
>working planes
wut

Anachronisms aside, the best thing to do would be to shoot him again if possible, or to just try dodging it altogether (not sure if you're high enough to really maneuver much). Otherwise, just stab him in the rip out the spear if he hits the plane.

>>230795
Holy crap, dude is insane. Shoot if there's anything left to shoot, otherwise throw the gun in his face. That should hopefully keep him off.

Dragon Knights, maybe.

Bank away. Get ready to hit him with your gun.

Immediately throw off whatever limb he uses to step onto the plane, but not at the expense of getting stabbed!

Animated Allotter 2010/09/15(Wed)18:09 No. 231177 ID: 86b8dc
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I prep for boarders, reading to swing when he gets close.

Turns out he must have picked up some knight training.

Baldrecgus: Punch him in the dick.

backflip out of the seat and grab hold of it. this maneuver is only for those confident in their skills.

August 2010/09/15(Wed)18:16 No. 231182 ID: 86b8dc
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He slams downward with his spear haft pinning me and nearly forcing me from the seat.

I hear Sirus swearing as he tries to keep the plane level as the extra weight and vibration jostles the plane. Threatening to sent us into the lake below.

Catterbast leans in close and I can hear his guttural voice over the engine's growl.

"Yield or... I will break you."

>>231182
Oh this is simple. Say ok you yield while flipping around the pistol. Give him a good solid smash im the temple, the toss him off the plane. Give the other brothers a finger and a good solid yelled out "Fuck you and the whore you call a mother!" then settle down for a hopefully uneventful flight back home.

>>231182
Smash him in the balls. Throw him off the side.

Animated Allotter 2010/09/16(Thu)20:21 No. 231396 ID: 86b8dc
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>>231180
>>231187

I hear a slight thud, Catterbast curls and groans for a critical moment, and I pistolwhip him. He scrambles for a moment grasping me for purchase, but a solid kick sends him to the lake below.

>>231183
"Fuck off with thee and that whorish mother of yours!"

"I did bad?"

"No... no Baldrecgus, you did good."

wait, look back and make sure he isn't holdin onto the tail or something crazy like that.

Mneme!CRITTerXzI 2010/09/16(Thu)22:46 No. 231410 ID: ea2a3c
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>>230795

I I think I know what you guys are...

>>231410
No shit, sherlock.

>>231396
What next? Aside from making sure nobody else is hanging onto the plane?

Who the hell was that?

Explain yourself, mister.

>>231396
Nice work Master. So, do any of your domains per chance border on theirs? If they do then that could become slightly problematic, bastards might come across to your side and shagg your sheep, or steal them if they're smart enough for that.

Yeah, look to be sure he isn't still hanging on somehow. Anyways, where are we headed to next?

August 2010/09/17(Fri)20:11 No. 231577 ID: 86b8dc
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>>231403
>>231411
I think we're safe at this height. Well assuming they don't have a griffin or gargoyle up their sleeves. Heavens forbid a dragon!

>>231416
Catterbast, he's one of the brothers, not the oldest, but older than me by a year or so. A bit of history we have.

August 2010/09/17(Fri)20:14 No. 231579 ID: 86b8dc
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>>231410
Oh my, that that is a fine specimen of the species there.

"Sirrah?"

Yes?"

"No mask sirrah... took it wiff I'm ee must'v."

"Oh Godmannit! Sirus tell me you have a flying cap or goggles or something?"

August 2010/09/17(Fri)20:24 No. 231582 ID: 86b8dc
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Sirus mumbles something about fuel and the odd weather as he tosses back a pack full of gear.

I find an ill fitting aviator's goggles and cap (humans never account for people with.. you know... real ears or even the slope of the head.)

>>231431
I find a map too, our territory is marked here in Orange, theirs is Rust Brown. We just passed over the broad 'Dimeral Lake' in the upper left there.

As long as you're up there tell us a bit about the history you have with the brothers. Furthermore why were you so deep into their territory trying to summon us? Couldn't you just do that in your place? Or is that something Sirius would have to explain?

A territory thing, hm? They seem to be DAMN protective. What's the green?

and what's the blue while we are at it.

>>231582
Better fly high enough to make sure they can't shoot you down with a lucky shoot then.

Hmm, you place looks like it is in a very nicely defensive position compared to the brown scum. By the way, what's that fucking huge crater doing there?

>>231653
Speaking of which, there seems to be a huge tech gap between you guys and the humans.

August 2010/09/25(Sat)20:09 No. 233949 ID: 94bae0
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>>231615
They are quite territorial, granted the feeling is somewhat mutual. The Green Territory belongs to the the Sealucid Cartel, my mother's home family actually. Fairly reliable allies, we rely on them for sea access via the River.
>>231620
The Blue Territory marks the local Fae controlled woods. I do not know much of them personally, export some fairly pretty work. They charge an arm and a leg for wood though.
>>231653
That is some remnant of the elder wars, use it as a mine/quarry. Well, the parts that don't end up flooded more than half the year. Dry season now so it's probably fairly busy.

"Is sleepy now"

"Then go to sleep."

Allotter 2010/09/25(Sat)20:41 No. 233957 ID: 94bae0
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>>231665
You're assuming a lot based on the perceived difference between me and Sirus. He is a wizard of course he's has all kinds of crazy knowledge. I suppose you should be informed that the plane actually belongs to my family, I just don't know much about flying it.

>>231592
"Hey Sirus why did we have to go all the way into Sperenze Territory to get this? couldn't you have gotten it to impact a little closer to home?"

"Boy, you have no idea, just be glad it landed on the same continent, much less the same damn general vicinity."

"Ah... so how long?"

"Bout ten more minutes, and it's a good thing we found it today too, I'll guess a good rain's brewing up out to sea for this evening."

>>233957
When you get back to a town, consider getting a spare mask, along with your replacement. Or possibly a mask that isn't so easy to tear off. We have a feeling that this isn't the last time you'll have unpleasant company that close.

>>233957
Don't let the puppyface fall out of the plane.

>>233957
Interesting. Do you have any grenades by the way? They work pretty well if you just drop them from an airplane.

So, what are the plans when we get back home? The Sperenze are probably going to look for some payback for what you did, so it might be a good idea to get the border patrols to increase a bit.

August 2010/09/26(Sun)19:00 No. 234352 ID: 545c0f
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>>234120
Not with us, besides, I don't want to start a war or something, that kind of decision making is my older brother's or my father's and I don't want to cause either any trouble.

>>234104
He's just leaning out the side, they seem to like that. 'Tasting the air' or something they call it.

>>234079
Well I certainly don't plan to wear this ugly thing, should probably invest in a snappy hat anyhow for the upcoming rainy seasons. Maybe carry around a spare mask or two just in case. I'll see what's left of my allowance when I get home.

...speaking of which.

August 2010/09/26(Sun)19:09 No. 234359 ID: 545c0f
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"I welcome you to, our state of solace, our mountain of meritocracy, this shining seat of civilization. Merbouillant~.

Behold it's glorious towers, how they glisten with the vapors of industry! It's ordered fields and rivers, full of... stuff... and things that fields are full of-"

"Turnips!"

"Nobody's going to come here for the turnips! Where was I? Dear God man! Do you need to cut it so close to the towers!"

"Well, you mentioned them."

>>233957
Awww, he's taking a nap. He looks so cute when he's asleep, doesn't he?

>>234359
Looks decent enough I guess. How big is the population and what are your production levels?

August 2010/09/29(Wed)21:20 No. 236200 ID: 230121
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Our population numbers oh, 250 or so Verhimen (little more that half of which are extended relatives) almost four times that many of the kobolds, and perhaps two to four dozen or so of various other species. Oh and my brother, Terterus, First Prince of the House Sauterelle, that reassuringly strong barrier between me, the duties and throne of Merbouillant.

"I see my little brother has returned from his latest adventures?"

"News travels so fast ehh?"

"What am I to suspect when you gallivant off into the lowlands with Sir Eregland's areoplane."

"Dunno? Mayhaps I have a woman?"

"Hahahah a woman!? We could only be so hopeful, perhaps it would take the edge off you. Besides, you need to get out of those shady studies and get a little fresh air once in a while."

Sirus mumbles something to that in his gravelly way and I feel Terterus' strong hand about my shoulder, gently reminding me of just how massive he really is.

Jeeze, he IS huge. Hey, can we see your house?

>>236200
He is quite a big bastard.

Ok, so not alot of people in this settlement then. How many are there in total inside your realm? What are your chief products and exports? How many airplanes do you have? Do you have a food production surplus?

Hmm, that should do for now I think. Oh, almost forgot. Do you have any military forces, and if so then how are they organised?

August 2010/09/30(Thu)19:09 No. 236630 ID: 230121
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>>236290
From here? No, we're on the wrong side of The Mound.
>>236333
At Merbouillant we produce most of the electrical power for the citystate, the seat of power bears a doubling meaning here. Much of that power goes to the mine, but what excess we find we sell off to the Sealucids. The Sperenze don't buy much power from us, however, they lead us in food production supporting a population of maybe 17000 to our rough 8000. That what you get with more territory and topsoil meters thick.

I don't know much as to the state of the militia, so I ask Terterus.

"So, I was just looking over some statistics and I was wondering, how fairs the military?"

"That's a ah... uncomfortable question to be asking considering. You didn't go starting a war did you?"

"What? no no nono... I mean the Sperenz shot at me bu-"

"They, they shot you? What were you doing on their land how am I going to expla-."

"Just practice rounds my boy, they guard carefully the secret of their fried catfish, we were fishing you see?"

"Yes fishing..."
I laugh nervously with Sirus' joke, Terterus collects himself and continues.

"I see. I should go inform father to expect a nasty message from Sperenze. You should try to clean up before dinner, and get that awful thing off your head. I am not the least surprised they shot at you if 'that' is how you went out."

You heard the bro! Get to cleaning!

yes, a good dinner would do you some good.

>>236630
Go clean up.

And electricity is good, in fact it's very good. But from the sounds of it the militia is in a state of some disorder. It would be a good idea for you to get them up to a decent standard and then maybe form a professional core around which the rest is centered.

By the way, do you have any artillery? Because a well drilled artillery corps can make a world of difference even if the numbers look loopsided.

oh, and i guess showing us your generators would be good to. depending on what you got we may be able to get you a lot better ones.

>>236784
Let me rephrase that:
Good artillery is powerful, good artillery positions on a cliff are nearly unbeatable at your current level of tech.

Allotter 2010/10/02(Sat)14:33 No. 237329 ID: 230121
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>>236638
>>236640
>>236793
I take my leave from my brother, taking one of the circumferential roads to reach my own place, I would stop by the generators to show you gentlemen, but we can do that just as well after we eat. Besides, I haven't finished questioning Sirus about you and he lives nearby their location.

"Told you this hat looked stupid"

"Never said it didn't, only that you didn't have a choice."

"We'll have more to speak of after dinner so expect visitors tonight, they seem to be full of questions and you can likely answer more than I."

"Then I will remember to chill a bottle of something."

August 2010/10/02(Sat)14:39 No. 237333 ID: 230121
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Funny you would mention the cliffs but I live right on them. I like the view, speaking of which the typical Lowland fog has rolled in and if I am not mistaken some thunderheads behind it.

We have a few revolver cannons stationed on the cliffs, and we could always set up rockets on the hill if it came to that. Why? Do you expect us to be suddenly invaded? The Sperenze are dicks but they aren't going to invade us over the occasional fishing trip.

we have a phrase, "hope for the best, prepare for the worst"
the best, they forget about it. the worst, full scale war.

>>237333
Murphy's Law: "If it's possible for something to go horribly wrong, it eventually will"

Well boss, it just seems like a simple and quiet life isn't likely to be our lot. Though you do seem more the type to go fall into trouble then sit around and wait for it. Still, nothing wrong be being prepared for what you can.

>>237333
I was thinking more along the lines of preemptive invasions. But some more information is needed before such measures could be taken. Which brings us to some more questions. First off, are the Sperenze popular as rulers in the lowlands? Do you have a liege over you? And what are your societies view on polygamy?

>>237486
Disregard that last question our harem will be formed regardless

August 2010/10/02(Sat)18:06 No. 237518 ID: 230121
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>>237345
>>237357
I suppose there's nothing wrong with being prepared.
>>237396
Why? do you never end up meeting you know, normal people, with quiet comfortable lives?
>>237486
M'kay, I don't really know, they seem popular enough, by which I mean the Lady Sperenze... See, her husband died before I was even born that didn't mean she stopped having kids. Still they seem popular enough. -wait...wha-

August 2010/10/02(Sat)18:12 No. 237521 ID: 230121
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>>237490
A harem, I mean, I don't really know about that. You probably want to be a little more... frontier to pull that off without too much fuss I mean, farther south, I know the elves and yeeks get up to that kind of trouble, probably the goblins and gnolls too, but here?

Maybe back in my grandfather's day, when Merbouillant was still a first generation colony... but now? Isn't one woman enough trouble?

haha, well see. there is a good chance it will happen by shear coincidence. and the less likely they are to have that happen the more likely they are now. like the enemy princess, or a pirate lord's daughter, etc.

>>237521
Well yes, but they do bring some benefits with them. Like tying their kinfolk closer to you as well as the population of a newly aquirred area. Just make sure you don't kill her father or brothers, shit like that makes for a very rocky marriage.

But that was a interesting thing you said just now. That this place is a colony. How free reigns have you got? And does the Sperenze hail from the same motherland as your colony or are they indigenous? And what about the other neighbours?

Some answers would be nice. We need some good information to work with, otherwise we can't make you rise to the top. Oh by the way, do you want to build an empire that will last for a long time or create a name for yourself that will live throughout the ages?

August 2010/10/02(Sat)22:28 No. 237617 ID: 230121
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Our colony was conquered from the local goblins during the days of my grandfather, he was a Major under General Raiz for the Dragon's Thanes, helped conquer this whole territory he did. The Spereze were homesteaders, they were Lowlanders generations back. See, the motherland, it is across the Lowlands to the north. The lowlands are rich but they are also easy to attack from up here, the beastmen and goblins raided the lowlands regularly.

We put a stop to that, established a beachhead and cleared these ruins and others like them of goblins. I grew up listening to those stories at my grandfather's knee. How the fighting grew thickest in the marshes to the south. The beat of dragons wings and the stench of sulfur and whatever had been conjured up to fight them.

How he always wore his coat over his shoulders like a cape becasue he could hide extra rations and smokes in the sleeves. The stand they made at Belfork, Tranitor, and Hrudrell. The colors of magic and the riddle of steel.

August 2010/10/02(Sat)22:30 No. 237618 ID: 230121
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"Well then, I'm feeling very military all the sudden. I suppose a uniform matches my mood, besides my mother says I look good in uniform."

"Dangersmell good, make all the girlbolds giddy..."

Erh yes well, no need to fear me, I'm not after any girlbolds."

you may not be after any but it wont stop them from coming on to you. but enough of that let us depart.

August 2010/10/03(Sun)00:59 No. 237690 ID: 230121
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>Oh by the way, do you want to build an empire that will last for a long time or create a name for yourself that will live throughout the ages?

That... that is a strange question.

August 2010/10/03(Sun)01:05 No. 237696 ID: 230121
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Because the way I see it. A name is worth less than the lives it touched. What are words but the empty movement of vapors? Bereft of purpose they are empty, signifying nothing.

But an empire? Be for a day, a lifetime, or a eternity... 'that' will be remembered.

Why chose the lesser when you can posses both?

Enjoys prose.
okay then, thanks. now let's get you some eats.

>>237696
Well some empires become truly vast and touch the lives and imagination of alot of people. But they don't survive long after their founder, because it was the founder that was the force holding it all together, and once he died his sons and generals tear it apart in their wish to be the one to hold it all.

Building something that lasts can be a bit harder, and take alot more time. But we can probably manage both, you're still young and some people have built an empire with far less than you currently have.

But that will require some good numbers on your military, how their training is, how good discipline and morale they have. Then there's the political information necessary, like if anyone would see a reason to get involved into a local fight between you and say the Sperenze. Oh and the administration, you can't get an empire set up without some good administration backing you up.

But you can eat while we continue this.

>>237696
I like how that mask looks on you.

August 2010/10/03(Sun)15:27 No. 237908 ID: fab621
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>>237731
>>237698
Thanks, I would hope my literary delving would improve my prose, and the mask was a gift.

>>237726
Yes, yes, of course... ahh it's Tatten, he's a friend of mine, actually in the guard, lets ask how he is.

"Ho Tatten, how is it? They have you on guard duty tonight."

"Yeeeup... sokay with me though, ratha breath rain than your chances, or should I say dances."

"Ehh whatcho mean by that? There's not some kind of trouble is there?"

The other, Kerhnil starts laughing... "no no boy don't tell him it's better."

"Wait, wait, you don't mean 'shes' here?"

"Sure as sunshine she is, and there's elven folks too, delegates from the woods, so that means there's no getting away tonight without some dancing either."

"Well... blast all this then. Can't just have a nice quiet dinner huh?"

wow, we work fast. not even a day with us and you already have a girl after you.

>>237908
I assume you can actually dance? You don't have to be awesome but it's generally a good idea to be able to handle the social needs of parties like this.

But why don't you tell us about the lady in question? She seems fairly important in the local politics.

August 2010/10/03(Sun)18:31 No. 237996 ID: fab621
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>>237923
I was kinda hoping for someone 'less' familiar.
>>237943
I can dance, I'm not incredible it's just... who with is the question.

I find my big brother loitering near the entryway and snag him. He seems in good humor and I can smell wine on his breath.
"Terterus" I hiss in his ear "Terterus why the hell didn't you tell me she was back?"

N'nd what? spoil the surprise? What are you cowering for? You aren't... HIDING from anything are you?"

"Bahumut's balls, keep it down! I don't want... look if you can just point me out a seat on the far opposite side of the room."

August 2010/10/03(Sun)18:46 No. 238001 ID: fab621
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"No can do little bro, Mother picked you out a seat right over there."

"Jezuz okay... I probably should have expected... wait.. why the hell is everyone wearing green?"

"Oh yeah that, father said it was to help out guests feel more at home, you know... foresty and all. Guess you stand out like a spotlight huh?"

Lucidia de' Sauterelle... remember when you mentioned harems, and I mentioned how you could 'probably' get away with that back in my grandfather's day? Well, maybe he didn't have to deal with the consequences... but I do.

See, maybe we aren't' 'exactly' the first branch on the family tree see? And... maybe that other branch still owns some ah, considerable sway back in the homeland. Can't have the same family with two voices in court see? So, uhm... maybe my parents are hinting... that we need to eh... get back to our roots? Claim our family name? Tighten the bond between separate scions?

>>2378001
They want to marry you off to her?

She looks pretty cute, why are you avoiding her?

sorry, but we are set on actually wanting shit like this to happen. so suck it up and get over there.

>>238001
Well, I mean, how well do you know her?

>>238001
That's actually not a bad idea. It holds the potential to increase the power of both families. Have to be careful with overdoing it though. If you keep it up for a few generations you're going to get drooling idiots, and that puts a damper on everyones good mood.

She looks pretty nice as well. But I'm guessing she has a fierce temper or something. But come on, something like that hardly has to be permanent. If you succced in the plans to forge an empire for yourself then you can set her aside at a later time, and if she refuses that then there's always the headsman, he writtes killer divorces.

So chop chop, get over there and lets meet Lucida and that elf.

August 2010/10/04(Mon)18:14 No. 238494 ID: fab621
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>>238161
Well that's not incredible romantic.

Oh well, if marrying my half-first cousin is such an integral part of forging an empire perhaps we should reconsider our options, I mean, there are other ways to live a good and full life which don't involve me becoming coterminous with yon consanguineous al-

My brother takes the inititive and give me a good hard shove (remind me later that I should probably exercise more) sending me skittering across the tile-work with a wicked grin and a chuckle.
"N'nd don't forget to pull 'er good n close likah gentleman during the slow numbers eh bro?"

Lucidia turns.
"Oh August, is that you?"

August 2010/10/04(Mon)18:26 No. 238504 ID: fab621
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"Oh yes it is you, my. You've grown so since we last met?"

"Erh hello Lucidia?"
>>238002
>>238004
>>238027
Well, for one she's eight years my senior, she even used to babysit me when I was young. That and she's a mostly blind albino, and apparently some kind of 'sensitive' on top of that. I suppose this is the part where I mention how her scion of the family actually has been pulling some kind of bizarre breeding program.

What Sirus mentioned earlier about our kind not making very adept mages has more than an inkling of truth, didn't stop some of my ancestors from trying though.

>>238494

Consanguinity is not a major concern between half-cousins. I'd need to see your family tree, but I bet there's no genetic problems at all.

>>238504
Unusual coloring, physical handicap, and talented to boot? Sounds good to me. I'd like to point out that half-cousins are more than far enough genetically removed to prevent weird birth defects.

Eight years your senior isn't really so bad when you're like... Uh... how old are you? If you're like 30 or something I don't see any issue with it.

Anyway, sit down and be polite. Ask her how she's been.

sure, I can see why thats awkward to ya; however, it is worth at least giving it a real shot at least once, swallowing down those insecurities, and having a good time about it. If it goes badly then, you have an argument, as of right now, its just the meddling of others that might be getting in the way.

Besides! you have got us to guide you, and you kicked some ass today, be a bit more confident. You've earned it.

>>238504
Well, sit down, man.

>>238504
Oh, so I guess the family knows about your little magical attempts then. But it does seem like family intermarriage has already started to have some effects. Atleast for the main house.

Probably something you should put a stop to onceyou come into power. Marrying into the local families of areas you have taken over is generally a decent way to get those areas to calm down and also make the noble families in the area look for more normal political plotting rather than military might to expand their influence.

Well then, take a seat and tell her how that mask goes very well with her colouration. Ask her how she has been and about news and stuff. Be a good listener and try to involve that elf over there in the conversation as well.

August 2010/10/07(Thu)10:22 No. 239865 ID: 18a0dd
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I am 27, in three years I'll be considered a full adult having completed my apprenticeship. at which point it is generally expected that one would marry and as a noble I could even legally found my own colony.

>>238538
I'll give it a try.

I take a seat removing her hand from my shoulder as I take in my exact position tonight. My litter-brother Farvel gives me a nod from my right as I snag a drink from a passing servant.

"Oh, is something wrong? You seem... tense."

"I- this has been a very unusual day, borrowed a knight's plane, was shot at, chased by a lion, engaged in a fistfight on said plane, went fishing..."

"Sounds better than mine" says Farvel with a grin. "I've just been helping father negotiate trade contracts with our guests all day."

August 2010/10/07(Thu)10:32 No. 239866 ID: 18a0dd
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>>238734
>Oh, so I guess the family knows about your little magical attempts then
That thought is a little unsettling, I wonder if they don't have something planned?

"Oh that sounds so exciting, everything here in the country is so much, wilder it seems."

"Ahh well speaking of which, how impolite of me to not greet out guests properly. I would have worn something more fitting myself but I was not aware."

"Oh please~ No offense taken, I do hope it wasn't our lands that you were wandering upon?~"

"What's wrong? Afraid he might have brought back back those workers you oohhh what's the word? Abducted! You know? without having to kowtow to your ridiculous forestry embargo?"

>>239866
Hey, don't be so nervous.

Little surprised she let that comment from Farvel slip by. Guess she's not too proud of her heritage, so to speak.

I suppose you could explain your day a little more (or at least as much as you're comfortable with, eh? :B), and then you could ask her why she's out here or what she's been doing lately or some such thing.

Even if you are a bit squeamish about marrying her or whatever, it'd be wrong not to show her hospitality.

So I don't think you ever really told us, although I guess we didn't ask clearly -- is there any kind of hostile personality "quirk" (like, say, a short, fiery temper set off by the mention of certain topics) we need to look out for here, or is she pretty laid back about most things?

>>239873
Oh, right, that was the elf's comment. My mistake.

Um, well, anyway.

>>239865
Oh their plan is to the right of you. You did say they wanted to breed better mages after all.

And that was terribly rude of your brother, you should give him a stare to let him know that it's not the proper way to adress a guest. You should always be wellmannered towards a guest, even if you do intend to have them beheaded in public in the morning for some slight, or if they're your worst enemy.

But there seems to be quite an interesting story here. You have to tell us more about it later. But for now apologise on your brothers behalf and inform him that it was the lands of the Sperenze you took a small sojourn to. And they do have some very fiery tempers and an alarming lack of self control. Around here you could pointedly look at your brother as well.

August 2010/10/07(Thu)12:56 No. 239903 ID: cbb20c
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Derp, should have underlined the elf's text, he was the one hoping that August had stayed off their land.

I shoot my brother that look meaning we will talk 'later' on this, then turn to the elf and apologize.

"I'm very sorry, but I would prefer we not have discussions of such a tone with ladies and wine present. Besides, I was actually on Sperenze lands today, their lake fish tend to be superior to our river fare."

"Well, it is good to see 'someone' here posses proper etiquette. I gather from your dress that you are perhaps the son in training for a military command? I find it preferable for officers to be gentlemen as well."

>>239888
Lucidia does seem to be easily unbalanced by a local mood. Likely some kind of feedback from her 'gift', but in general she is more quietly clingy than anything else.

>>239903
Thank him for the compliment. :B

And then, uh... I don't know, actually. Whoops. :v

>>239903
Well you could tell him that you haven't really settled on a future carrear path yet. But officers training would hardly be a bad thing, the skills taught in the military has so very many applications outside of the martial life as well.

And you could ask him if he has any experiance in matters military. Try to get him talking so you can find something to build the conversation on.

August 2010/10/08(Fri)18:30 No. 240449 ID: cbb20c
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"I have not quite decided 'what' I am going to make of myself, I am now rather more of a... I suppose a scholar? Why? Are you military?"

"I confess we have any dedicated military as you do, however the benefits of immortality have among the leisure to dabble in most any art that pleases one. But you say you are a scholar? Perhaps then you wish to speak with my wife, she has been looking for a specific local 'scholar' of sorts perhaps you are acquainted?"

I continue talking on somewhat trivial matters, trying to build some kind of rapport with him. Apparently his name is Yereadrio Dulcelma, he isn't from around here but was asked to assist the local diplomat in his dealings with our people, due to some experience he has in dealing with beast kingdoms down south.

I am hasty to correct him that Verhimen are by no means to be confused among the common beastmen, he assures me that he is well aware of 'a distinction in our mannerisms and origin.'

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It is about then that my father decides to officially begin the dinner with a pronouncement. He has always had a dramatic flair, and despite his age his dress still reflects the wilder days of his youth as a corsair almost half a century past.

"My beloved Guests... and those not quite so beloved but we feed you anyway... those both relative, reverent, and irrelevant I find it my duty as your host to commence this evening of merriment.

I give thanks to the Masterworker, to his many creations, to our Scaled and Most Honorific Lieges and their loyal Council, to our Neighbors for tolerating our troublesome ways, and to my Family for being as best a family as I could hope for. May the bonds we make tonight serve to bind us together in prosperity for generations."

I note that with his last line his smiling eyes momentarily meet mine, and as if in cosmic amusement and to punctuate his meaning the storm breaks behind him.

lightning does that. if you say something dramatic and it is stormy there is a good chance lightning will strike as soon as you finish.

anyway. it looks like you will be dancing soon. remember, you are to make an effort tonight. one hand on her's the other at her waist.

>>240464
Scaled lieges huh. You don't happen to have serve a dragon do you?

Hmm, and it seems like your family has already planned out a great deal for you. What about your brothers? Have you heard anything about future prospects for them?

>>240506
Oh hey I missed that line about "scaled lieges." Care to explain?

August 2010/10/08(Fri)23:33 No. 240589 ID: cbb20c
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>>240497
>>240506
>>240508
Well, (excuse me a moment, peppered beef noodles are one of my favorites) well... the first dances are usually a bit more switching partners and hectically turning through different formations, patterns and such. Slow couple's dances will come later.

The Dragons rule the whole of the Nations of Verhimen through the Thanes, a council of advisers and aides. Given that they tend to have weird sleep schedules and are rarely in agreement on anything it's fairly rare for them to get directly involved in day-to-day political maneuvering so much as serve as a political symbol and voice in favor of particular causes and actions.

Terterus is married, Myansa his wife should be around here, somewhere?

As for Farvel a month ago I walked in on him working his hands up the skirt of Vanori, a local plantation owner's daugher he had pressed up against a wall. I doubt they noticed me.

Kurtail is only 17, he's still a bit shy around girls his age so no worries there for a while. Besides, that he's likely headed for the Knights in a few years so he can go bugger off an rescue a princess or something.

ah, sorry about that. haven't been to one of these things before. talking sphere and all. also he will bugger off and fail to rescue a princess cause you will have already rescued them all. hahaha.

>>240589
So how come the dragons rule if they don't really do all that much?

And I wouldn't bet on Farvel feeling any marital inclinations simply because he was feeling her up. He could just be using his status as the son of a nobleman to get some hanky panky. But it's good to know that two of them are free. That could be useful further on.

So I take it your cousing doesn't do much of the first type of dancing due to her handicap. But you know she would probably think it's quite fun if you were willing to lead her into it.

You should talk more to Lucidia. Learn more about her!

August 2010/10/09(Sat)19:56 No. 240940 ID: cbb20c
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>>240629
You would deny a 40ft+ long, flying magic powerhouse a mostly ceremonial title and the chance to occasionally crisp your foes, in exchange for putting up with a few, eccentricities?

>>240753
We can speak more with her if you wish during the slow dances but... you are correct it would not do for me to dance and just leave her sitting alone.

"Would you care to dance?"

"I-I mean I usually sit out the fast bits becasue well... you know, I'm not very go-"

I take her hand and draw her up.
"Nonsense, our honor may not allow it, you are our guest, and what is more you are family. Any man here will willingly see to it to lead you."

"Oh, I~"

August 2010/10/09(Sat)20:02 No. 240943 ID: cbb20c
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Good, and now that's settled I may essentially dance with anyone I please, or rather everyone. Well, until the music slows down in a few hours, then certain expectations must be fulfilled.

I can likely even leave as soon as the dancing is over if I use my meeting with Sirus as an excuse.

I think that elf is trying to get my attention?

partner switch!

>>240943
Find out what they want.

August 2010/10/09(Sat)21:29 No. 241044 ID: cbb20c
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"Yes?"

"August de'Sauterelle?"
She speaks with a clear if curious accent and hold my hand quite firmly for what would appear a slender thing.

"Erh that is I. Have we met?"

"No, but my husband, he spoke of you in saying there was a scholar among your people. I am looking for a certain scholar. What is it you study?"

>>241044
Uhhhh... stuff? Tell her the basics of what your field is but try not to get into any incriminating specifics.

>>241044
Well you could tell her that you have a childish fascination with magic lore. Makes it sound like you know a few things but haven't gotten very much in deepth yet and certainly doesn't betray the fact that you can actually use a little bit of magic.

Just check that your cousin is doing ok. It would be somewhat of a disgrace if you promised her that everything would be fine and then someone lets her fall.

>>241044

Inquire wheter she's introduced to magic.

August 2010/10/10(Sun)15:13 No. 241477 ID: c8956d
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>Just check that your cousin is doing ok.

Can do, she looks fine, more than a bit hesitant but, oh okay father's got her. The lights are low in here, so she shouldn't have too much glare in her eyes.

"Oh a bit of history, physics, and philosophy, perhaps a childish fascination with the fantastic and arcane?"

"You study magic?"

"We as a people are utterly inept in it's application but I am familiar with some minor theory."

"I see, fortunately I am not searching for a mage who 'is' a Verhimen, merely one who lives among them."

>>241477
Almost certain she's talking about Sirus. Unless you have a cluster of mages around, and that seems unlikely. What you should do about it is another matter... tell her you know how of whom she speaks, and if she wants to arrange a meeting you can relay a message to him. It's a precaution just in case Sirus decides he should decline the offer and skip town after setting fire to his belongings, his home, and to a mysterious pile of corpses you will later discover in a back ally sometime next week.

You know, hypothetically.

>>241477
That would be Sirius. I'd say tell her where he is, but really her timing is just too perfect.

>>241477
Ask her why she's looking for such a magician in particular.

Seems strange that she has such a specific individual in mind. Especially asking you about it. So, one thing you should not under any circumstances do right now is excuse yourself and go talk to Sirius. Because then she might be able to tail you. Neither should you ask a servant directly to go to him and tell him. Instead you should ask the servant to go speak with someone you trust and hand over a piece of paper. On that paper you will instruct whoever it is you trust to not go see Sirius immediatly. But rather wait a couple of hours to make sure they loose intrest and then go speak with Sirius, and make sure they're not followed on the way there.

That should hopefully make sure they don't find him before we know what they want with him. If they already know where he's at then there's not much you can do right now.

August 2010/10/11(Mon)11:53 No. 242123 ID: cbb20c
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Mmm, Yes this is just a bit too coincidental, the summoning could not have gone 'completely' unnoticed given it's literally astronomical nature. Time for plausible deniability till we can discern more.
"Well then, I must you the best of luck in such endeavors. Should you ever feel the need to refer back to me feel free, as I am always interested in making connections with the academic community."

"I assure you, you will be among the first to know of my success~." She says with more than a hint of amusement.

Creepy... time for a partner change, let's see who's up?

August 2010/10/11(Mon)12:27 No. 242134 ID: cbb20c
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"Mother..."

"Hello dear~ Enjoying your day?"

"It's been more than a bit... unusual. Why was I not informed we would be having guests tonight?"

"Oh, I wanted it to be a surprise. Besides, I think you stay cooped up too much in your studies, and I'm sure some nice girl here could teach you a thing or two you won't find in books.~"

"Mother!"

"Can you blame me in looking out for my sons? You should consider who you are going to marry when your apprenticeship ends in two years."

"Three years mother, I have three years left, besides I was thinking about being a bachelor for while, I mean, father didn't meet you till 37."

"Nonsense, your father spent near two decades roaming the seas and fighting pirates, you've spent most of one figuring out how to light candles without matches, I think you could do with a woman to take care of you.

Say you'll think about it, it's the ultimate noncommittal agreement.

>>242134
Man, everybody wants you to pick up a chick!

Or, in some cases, chicks.

August 2010/10/11(Mon)17:26 No. 242236 ID: cbb20c
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>>242141
[i]"I'll think about it, really, I will."[i]

"You do that dear~."

>>241712
Okay, lets grab a drink for a bit and put at least some part of this plan into action.

>>242236
Excellent.

Don't drink too much though. Seems like you might need your wits about you during the entire evening.

August 2010/10/11(Mon)17:43 No. 242242 ID: cbb20c
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>>242240
Don't plan on it, Terterus is likely to become the drunk of the family and Sirus, well he spends some weeks so washed up he can't even remember how to speak in sentences so you don't need to tell me the dangers of a little wine and song.

But on other matters, what exactly should my message consist of? I mean 'Sirus, I think this elf lady may be stalking you, what do?' seems a bit... Inno not very useful?

>>242198
It's not that I don't like women, quite the contrary. It's just... I would like to see the world a bit before I settle down and one can't rightly do that with a litter of children hanging off one's arms.

>>242242
Depends on if you're sending the letter directly to him or it goes through someone else first.

If it goes through someone else then it should just instruct them to go tell Sirus that an elf is looking for him and that maybe he should keep a low profile for a few days until stuff becomes clearer.

If it's written directly to him then pretty much the same thing. Keep the message simple and don't sign it for the love of any diety. Ideally you should probably write with your left if you're right handed or the other way around. Should make it impossible to identify it as your handwriting.

>>242242
"There's an elf here asking around about you. Best that you lay low for the moment.

- You know who"

August 2010/10/11(Mon)18:20 No. 242266 ID: cbb20c
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Brevity, the soul of wit, ect, ect... gotcha. One short, anonymous warning ready for delivery. I just need a courier.
"...and speaking of children hanging off one's arms."

"Talking to yourself big brother?"

"Shouldn't you be grounded or something, I remember a bit of a fuss about a troublesome little waif what loosened every third lightbulb and covered them in tacky glue."

"Papa says I'm out early tonight for the party."

"Fascinating, I still don't think Trebletrumaldes has all the burns off her fingers. Still, I need a letter delivered in about 3 hours."

"Depends, what's your offer?"

Family politics, lovely isn't it? Even the youngest grasp it.

hmmm, you got any candies? candy is a great kid bribe.

>>242266
Money would also work.

>>242266
Ask him what he wants for it, and then haggle.

>>242242
Well, hey. Maybe you can see the world and find women, eh? |3

>>242266
Obviously a return favour at a later point. That's the way one deals with family politics.

August 2010/10/12(Tue)10:50 No. 242528 ID: cbb20c
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I have no candy, and I prefer not to start a habit of doling out money to relatives, especially not Milli. She's a clever thing, too clever.
"Perhaps a favor? What do you want?"

"Can you turn someone into a toad?"

"I won't ask for specifics except to say no, I cannot turn anyone into anything."

"Mkay, but can you 'get' a toad? Oh a Giant Marsh Toad?"

"How giant are we talking?"

"Bigger than my head! Oh, and I need it before the week is out."

"Ah, good, for a moment there I thought you might want something actually difficult."

"Good have we got a... heeeey! Fine you wanna be like that make it twice as big! It's gotta be alive too!"

"I can do it, just make sure in an hour or so to sneak out and get this to 'the man'... you know who I mean. Don't let anyone know, and especially nobody who isn't family."

"Gottcha, but you promise a toad remember~"

"I promise."

>>242528
Clingy little thing isn't she.

Well looks like we got that out of the way. By the way you're gonna have to raid Sperenze land again for that toad aren't you?

Probably not alot else to do except enjoy the party. Talk with important people and get to know them a bit, dance and get to know their wives a bit. Be social and gather information. Those sort of things. First of all you could check if there's anyone else taking a breather at the bar and chat them up.

>>242528

Mmmmm-kay?

August 2010/10/13(Wed)13:09 No. 242972 ID: 2df95e
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Milli snatches up the letter and scampers under a table. Fairly sure she still fits through the kobold paths so if she’s lucky she won’t even have to wet her ears all the way there and back.
>>242550
>By the way you're gonna have to raid Sperenze land again for that toad aren't you?
Likely, then I didn’t plan on letting them keep my mask either.

Ah it’s Grandfather Selucid and Farvel, perhaps we can probe further his complaint against that diplomat?
”Grandfather, keeping well I hope?”

”Well’s be ‘xpected boy. Cold wet night, feelen the season I’ma bones. Does mah heart good though see yah wearen yur colors. Nona this namby pamby stuff, gotta show em fae’s some strength in business.”

”Well, don’t be too quick to lick him clean. August hushed me like some child when I started calling him out on the bullshit with the woodcutters they want to pull on us.

How can they expect us to refine glass or ore without ash and charcoal? I’ll tell you what! They know they can offer lower lumber prices than the Sperenze and just want to clamp up our local production. Make us dependant, and you know those workers won’t come back ‘right’ at all.”

Not sure if it’s wiser to interrupt his rant or just head back into the dance?

ah well, there is in fact a way to turn electricity onto heat. get enough of it and you can melt just about anything.

>>242972
Stay and listen a bit. It's usually a good idea to have some knowledge on what various family members think. He might let slip some stuff right now that he wouldn't say otherwise.

Besides, it's also a good way to find out what your grandfather thinks about the whole deal.

>>242972
Sure, listen in. Why not?

August 2010/10/13(Wed)21:38 No. 243273 ID: cbb20c
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”Well now boy, that there doesn’t sound vera family like, ‘mbarasing him in front of our guests whatcha got to say to that?

”You should always be well mannered towards a guest, even if they're your worst enemy. To do otherwise is dishonorable as a host, even and most importantly when they are troublesome. Besides that couldn’t we just use electrical furnaces?”

” And cut into our energy production? Unless you’ve hidden a spare generator up your big ass it wouldn’t be worth it, didn’t you hear? I need potash for the finer glasswork, unless you want to start reading by candlelight, we cannot allow our glass manufactory to be impacted thusly. Even importing the parts and refitting for arc furnaces could cost weeks of production! Any way you look at it we lose production, have to pay parts and labor just to end up back where we started.”

Something in Farvel’s speech sparks a light in Elder Selucid, he pulls on his pipe and quietly murmers.
”Life’s a race nobody wins my boys. , iffen you run too hard, get to the end before you know what’s waiting for you there ‘nd if you run too slow you’ve got tah finish it alone.”

The music slows and more strings join in where drums once beat.

excuse yourself, as slowing music would be your cue.

>>243273
That is indeed your cue.

>>243273
Well then, seems like it's time for some slower dances. Excuse yourself and see how your cousin is doing.

Allotter 2010/10/15(Fri)11:35 No. 243818 ID: 0b493c
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“Well gentlemen must I apologize, but this big ass is obligated to find itself on the dance floor shortly, thus I take my leave from this riveting socio-economic dissertation. Speaking of which Farvel; shouldn’t ‘you’ be dancing?”

“What? nah came alone…”

”Vanessa sick?”

”Hmm w- no her mother’s due in a month so she isn’t aval.. wait wha- how do you?”

”Later brother, gotta dance~”

Just straighten my jacket and-

August 2010/10/15(Fri)11:37 No. 243819 ID: 0b493c
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Okay found her, courage my boy, courage its just- oh motherfucker it’s that elf again.
“-and so I says to him if he wants Murukal he’ll have to get him himself or raise the price because I wasn’t getting paid for extraction! But seriously dear you have the look of clientele about you, see if you can’t get a card from my beau.”

“The ‘look’?”

“Oh you know what I mean, somebody with money and problems, We’re in the business of removing the maximum of one for the minimum of the other. But really dear I specialize in research and acquisitions.”

“Really? Research and ‘acquisitions’ you say?”

“Oh yes dear, you know, finding things, places and people and getting them to other things, places, and people.

“But, I don’t really need help finding what I want.”

“Ahh but do you have it?”

August 2010/10/15(Fri)11:40 No. 243820 ID: 0b493c
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“Well, not exactly bu-”

“Perhaps you need to be a little more proactive in ‘acquisitions? That’s where we come in, but it takes a little to grease the wheels you know dear? You know what the Fae say? Pleasure drinks best when mingled in pain if you know what I’m saying?”

“Ooh, oh my~”

Okaaaay, lets get her out of there before she starts elucidating her as to the '41 Precepts of the Blooded Lance', or tries to sell her a copy of 'Dark in the Garden'.

>>243820
Good lord that elf can talk.

Well, what are you waiting for? Go for it, man!

>>243820
Oh wow she's wrapped her tail around her leg in nervousness that is so CUTE

Rescue that fine maiden. Just walk up and ask her to dance.

Now, now! we could just steal her away, but what we need to do it with is style!

something like: "Excuse me ladies, but the music has slowed... and thats the cue for the devilish rogue to sweep the princess off her feet"

just be like "excuse me it seems the music is slowing down so that means it is time to dance"

>>243820
Yeah, time to save her before that elf talks her into doing something stupid. Possibly something related to you, which might upset your plans and stuff.

Oh, and get her card later. She handles problems, which might be useful, just make sure to use her for the right problems. That elf seems to have an agenda of her own and on the truly important stuff she's probably not a very good tool to use, she would probably succed. But then she would have a hold on you because of the stuff she has done for you.

"Apologies for the intrusion, ladies, but I believe I have yet to fill my quota of dances for this fine event. Might I abscond with one of you to the dance floor?"

Just brushed up on your situation a bit. So... as a race, you're not that adept at the flashy magic stuff. However, it seems that you are moderately adept with technological matters. Is there currently anybody tinkering about with combining the two in some manner?

Also, try and have some fun with the dance. Fun is important. Not enough people partake of it at times. You may not be looking at her with marriage in mind, but that doesn't mean you can't have a good time with Lucidia. Maybe you could be friends. That's bringing the branches of the family a little closer, right? True, not as close as a wriggling, screaming, allegedly adorable newborn baby, but still closer.

Allotter 2010/10/16(Sat)15:38 No. 244270 ID: 146c5a
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>>243835
That is a bit endearing, I must...
>>243822
>>243845
>>243847
Okay… okay… then smooth intercept.
"Pardon my intrusion ladies, but perhaps we ca, acquire your business information later? for now I believe is the time when a devilish young rogue must abscond with the princess to fulfill his quota of dances this fine evening.

”Just think about it won’t you darling.”

“Lucidia, would you care to accept?”

“Oh August yes, thankyou… I would love to.”

>>243953
>>244134
Perhaps she is not a threat herself, but some kind of freelancer? I'll see if we can't find some way to make that useful.

We do hold an edge over most threats in our technology, and I know of some houses who have been specializing in recovering or developing working examples of archanotech.

However, the inherent danger of such pieces in disassembly and engineering is akin to drawing a runesheet or spellcircle over multiple interlocking surfaces while accounting for wear, interactions, and multiple orientations. When your kind have difficulty grasping it's natural flow and manipulation this danger is compounded, unlikely to notice a hazardous orientation's warning signs until too late.

>>244270
Oh, a goblin/kobold couple! How scandalous~

It's time for some small talk with your dancing partner.

>>244270
You should ask her what that was about. She might react in an interesting manner.

By the way, while you don't seem to have any heavy emotional investment in this match she seems to be a bit more keen on the whole idea. That could prove a bit problematical if you make sure it doesn't happen.

it think she ACTUALLY likes you and isn't doing this just because the family said so.

Hmmm... I wonder what she'd think of sneaking off on an adventure instead of staying at the party, like some manner of childish secret game.

So archanotech is a hazardous field to work in. Understandable, I suppose. How's the safety equipment for working in said field?

August 2010/10/16(Sat)19:55 No. 244482 ID: 146c5a
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>>244362
>>244365
That... that is seeming increasingly likely.
"Enjoyed your evening my dear?"

"Oh yes, everyone has been so helpful and polite, even those strange elves."

"I hope they weren't a problem. She seemed a bit pushy."

"Other's secrets will snare her, butterflies should not play the spider's harp..."
Ludicia hesitates. I feel a shiver in her cool hands and I hastily change the subject.
"Tell me Lucidia. What have you made of yourself since my youth? It must be difficult, a lady of your condition in a land of crowded streets and towers?"

"It is not so hard, I've taken up music and become quite proficient by some circles. My master she says, perhaps I could make a profession of it, even become a master myself some day!"

oh, musical talents are a very nice thing.

>>244482
What sort of music? Singing? Clavier? Some manner of stringed instrument? Something else?

>>244482
Oh, I think she just used magic there, and that was a little prophecy.

"Ah, I may fiddle about with the arcane, but a good musician is magical indeed. What's your specialty?"

Don't think on jokes about singing out in the bedroom!

>>227246
Nice, ask her what instrument she prefers. Hmm, maybe you should ask her to put up a small demonstration here some day. Would probably be a good boost for her confidence.

August 2010/10/17(Sun)15:53 No. 245144 ID: 5b724b
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>>244618
She does that, makes very peculiar statements out of no-where with little explanation.

>>244623
>Don't think on jokes about singing out in the bedroom!
I wasn't till you mentioned it, and don't think I'm not starting to catch on to which voices say what... I mean us sneaking off during the dance, the kind of talk to be heard, and I can't be sure something wouldn't transpire with her possible motives.

"What kind of music does milady specialize in?"

"Oh Primarily the Cello, a some Viol and uhm..."
"Uhm?"
"My father, he insisted that I be able to play 'something' martial."

"Which would entail?"

"Mmmm bagpipes, no don't laugh please, I'm not really very good with them and I-"

August 2010/10/17(Sun)15:55 No. 245149 ID: 5b724b
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"No no I won't laugh. However, perhaps you could be engaged in a demonstration of whatever you please sometime later? It would be nice see some, professionalism in the finer arts out here."

Lucidia seems to consider this for a moment and leans into me, her whiskers twitching against my cheek.
“Ah well, perhaps I could be persuaded along such lines. I must confess I did not come prepared for a performance, but perhaps we could find a way to make do~. However, I simply must invite you to attend to our coming Solstice Concert, I am sure the family would be more than happy to put you up and your hospitality demands I return in kind.”

Wait… did I just imply something I was unintending to imply. Perhaps some subtext I missed...did I want to imply something?

yes, you did. we'll get that harem in no time if you keep this up.

>>245149
I think she just roped your implication into implying something you didn't mean to imply, but she knows full well that you weren't implying what she is implying you implied.

Just... go along with it.

>>245149
Oh I think there might have been all sorts of implications implied here.

But you should accept the offer. For two reasons, first it's discourteous to decline such an invitation and secondly it's a very good chance to gain new allies and see how things lie closer to the centre. With the right connections you might be able to spread tales of how incompetently the Sperenze rule their lands and how well your own lands are maintained. Then at the right moment you could get some sanction from above for a takeover.

>>245149
Oh jeez Mib August's right eye should not look like that. Don't even know if it should be visible from this angle. Creepin' me out. :<

She's playing with you, a little. But sure, run with it! :B

Bagpipes? Heck yeah! Bagpipes are awesome.

Well... awesome if played right.

Also, it's all in good fun, my fine fuzzy friend. Life's too important to take seriously all the time.

As for the recognition of voices, there are ways around that if wanted, but why bother? It's more fun to be called out for being a mischievous scamp. The real trick is telling when a voice is serious or just messing around with ya.

Also... "A demonstration of whatever you please"... If she did feel a certain way about you, what might a sharp mind be able to twist that into? But then, perhaps it's just a case of things being simply what it seems.
Sometimes, a cigar is just a cigar. Though it's often funnier when it's not.

August 2010/10/17(Sun)22:13 No. 245413 ID: 146c5a
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Yeah, sorry I went all cubist on you, redrew that pic 3 times due to various file fuckups and a freeze so the last time I rushed it.

"I feel it my duty to consider such hospitable offer. I feel almost certain my family would not find issue with such a visit."

"I would hope they could still trust you in my care. Why, can you believe it's almost been two decades since we first met? Watching you at play, ensuring you didn't wander off the cliffs. Ahh, but you've grown so, tell me, what have 'you' made of yourself these past years?"

"Well, for one thing, it will doubtlessly amuse you to know I now live right on those cliffs."

>>245413
Ask her if she wants to visit sometime and check out your house.

Wax poetic a bit about the view from the cliffs, your appreciation of the beauty, move to beauty in general, and maybe while saying so a smile and a wink her way...

Although all things considered, you don't seem to have sorted out your feelings on the matter, and her being this assertive seems quite out of character from what little I understand. Do be careful id say, and keep the flattery harmless, until you can sort out what you think on her. I personally approve thus far of her, as she obviously does of you. Matters of the heart be a road most dangerous...

>>245413
You could mention that you have taken up the study of magic, as well as try to keep in shape by running around on said cliffs. You do actually do that last one right? Because if not then you should start with it. Staying in shape is important, and as a noble you should be able to practice atleast a few sports and know how to use a couple of weapons as well as how to ride. If nothing else it's good to have wellrounded skills.

Other than that I guess you could describe the place you live at. Should have some nice views or something.

August 2010/10/18(Mon)18:15 No. 245770 ID: 4387da
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>>245565
I blather on a bit about my house, studies, the lovely view and peace of a quiet morning looking over the fog. How I should probably start to exercise more before I unwittingly hit middle age and become wizened instead of wise... She just leans her head on my shoulder, occasionally adding in a little exclamation or acknowledgment.

>>245479
I'm, a bit hesitant to do so, I don't want to add layers upon possible layers of misinterpretation.

>>245506
I don't know, perhaps I just resent my family meddling in what I consider personal affairs? Did I seek to become a wizard for power or did I just want to get out of the house? Maybe I wanted a challenged, perhaps this seems too easy? Maybe it's her influence, like a calming sea when she is near and I somehow fear it's dulling, smothering influence? Perhaps I resent the talent that flows so naturally to her yet I must slave to even grasp at-

August 2010/10/18(Mon)18:22 No. 245776 ID: 4387da
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"August, is something wrong?"

I take a breath.
"No... I think, you just brushed against the shell burn on my shoulder."

"Oh I'm sor-"

"No, please don't apologize, it wasn't your fault."

We dance on a bit, her body warm and fluid against mine as the music winds down. I put the mental exercises Sirus taught me to good use.

August 2010/10/18(Mon)18:26 No. 245782 ID: 4387da
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"I think that was the last song."

"Yes, I fear the evening must draw to a close milady."

"It was too short, thank you. I wouldn't have usually but,"

"I try."