>>294894
"Ashela, I know you're probably going to feel extra-shitty later for killing him, but you have to admit what you just did was totally badass and awesome"

>>294893
oh and before I forget, remove top as it's far too small for you now

>>294894
Approach Ashela cautiously, while also verbally telling her you're alive. Ask her if she's okay.

After things are calmer (check on Betsy too. I suspect Mantis fell under Darien's control after you 'died', and she crushed the robot after it tried to kill her) explain how Roz saved your life.

Betsy is probably fighting the airship right now. Have her take you up instead, then tell her to stay out of the fight and heal up for a while. You're like 90% tozol right now, a couple of robots aren't going to do much to slow you down.

Hug Ash. Carefully at first, then with wild abandon. Careful not to make Titzi TOO jealous; I don't think she's ever been as turned on as she is right now.

>>294936
It's too small and you need to be mobile. Ditch it.

>>294936
It's too small and you need to be mobile. Ditch it.

>>295041
Second!

>>294936
>>295041
Or we could simply distribute all milk points into the other stats (one point each?). I bet Roz wouldn't approve much, though.

>>295070
she can't, her points are as high as they can get without a boost.

Venji 2011/04/09(Sat)19:28 No. 295347 ID: d6ae01
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Memories flood back as I look at Ashela. The more I remember, the more it hurts seeing her like this. Ashela...Ashe... She was my best friend.

>>294913
The others! I quickly look around. Mantis is behind me, offline but otherwise unhurt (as far as my SENSES can tell). I don't see Betsy anywhere.

"Titzi," Ashe says. Her voice sounds thick. "You were right. We need to kill them. All of them."

"Sweet precursers," Titzi responds, "you really did a number on him." A pause. "Are you all right?"

"Of course not. Venji's dead. Again. I lost her a second time because I was too scared to do anything."

Venji 2011/04/09(Sat)19:28 No. 295348 ID: d6ae01
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>>294936
Argh-- stupid thing! I'll adjust it later.

Titzi floats closer to Ashe. "I know how you must feel--"

"No you don't! You have no idea how I feel!"

"She was my friend too. She saved my life. She saved both our lives. We need to focus and get out of here, or her sacrifice meant nothing."

"Rrr."

I feel so bad for both of them. I wish there was something I could do...

>>294951
Hey, wait a second... I'm not dead!

"Ashe, Titzi, it's okay! Roz saved me."

They both whip around and stare at me with wide eyes.

Venji 2011/04/09(Sat)19:29 No. 295349 ID: d6ae01
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Titzi rushes over and hugs me. Roz tenses up for some reason.

"I thought you were dead!" Titzi says.

"It'll take more than dying twice to kill me," I say with a slight smile.

"I'm just..."

Venji 2011/04/09(Sat)19:29 No. 295350 ID: d6ae01
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"I'm so glad you're alive."

"Me too," I say, hugging Titzi in return.

"Boobsquish~" Roz is ignored.

Venji 2011/04/09(Sat)19:30 No. 295351 ID: d6ae01
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>>294930
I kneel down next to Ashe, placing a hand on her shoulder. "Looks like you got him for me."

"You're alive," she says.

"Yeah."

"I was angry. I couldn't think. I killed him. I didn't mean to. You're alive."

"It's okay, Ashe. He deserved it. I was about to kill him myself. Besides, you're officially a badass now."

She straightens, eyes wide. "You called me Ashe."

"Yeah, I did," I say with a smile.

She pauses. "Then... you remember?"

I nod.

Venji 2011/04/09(Sat)19:30 No. 295353 ID: d6ae01
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Ashela bursts into tears and throws her arms around me. I feel Titzi hug me from behind, creating a Venji sandwich.

My emotions finally catch up with me and I can't help crying a little myself. Darien is dead. The nightmare is over. Most importantly, we're all still alive.

"Aww~ Now I want a hug too. Maybe I'll just squeeze into the cleavage~"

We keep ignoring Roz.

"Where's Betsy?" I ask. "The bar at the bottom says she's alive, but I don't see her anywhere."

"What at the what? Oh-- Betsy!" Titzi says with a start. "She suddenly flew off towards the exit."

My incredible SENSES can just barely make out the hum of an engine in the distance.

>>295353
SHIT, that's the airship you better catch up with betsy, just don't forget mantis!

Let Roz in the hug, since he seems like he deserves it at this point, and then go figure out what Betsy's up to.

And maybe, like, reactivate Mantis or something.

Also remember that you can't leave the facility until you rescue the other hybrids who got left in the tanks!

>>295353
Take the airship to go rescue everybody that was in those stasis tubes.

Also, take the remains of Friendly Scientist with you so you can either de-killify him or give him a proper burial.
Take the remains of Evil Scientist with you so you can entomb him in robopony's butt.
Don't confuse the two.

Stuff Mantis into the box then hurry to catch up to Betsy. I'm betting that she got shot up a bit by whoever was defending it but is otherwise fine. She's not getting any more hurt. If the terrain is difficult we may have to put Ashe in the box too. If things are REALLY rough both you and Ashe could go in while Titzi carries the box.

>>295357
David is waaaaaay back in the facility. Though I guess we could go back, I doubt there is any way to res him. A burial would be nice but that would mean also telling Ashe about him.

Oh hey, let's not forget all those other test subjects we left in the tubes.

Get Mantis, find Betsy, leave in a big hurry.

Alternatively, If airship looks like a pushover and isn't armed to the teeth with gun and guided missiles: Get Mantis, find Betsy, hijack airship, revive other test subjects, bury David, fly off into sunset riding airship like a bull.

Venji 2011/04/11(Mon)19:52 No. 295841 ID: d6ae01
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>>295355
Roz squeezes himself in, not giving me much choice in the matter!

"I'm so warm and comfy~"

I glare at him.

"Awr, let him have his fun. He did save your life," Ashe says.

"So squishy~"

Venji 2011/04/11(Mon)19:57 No. 295846 ID: d6ae01
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>MANTIS
I press the "on" button that's obviously been located on Mantis's head this whole time and she slowly comes back to life.

"...Startup complete. Oh! Hi, miss Venji!"

"I'm glad to see you're okay. What happened? Why'd you turn off?"

"I detected a program launch that coincided with seeing the Scientist. It tried to make me turn on you and follow his command, but I was able to access my power function and disable myself so I wouldn't cause you any harm. Seeing that you're okay makes me want to load happybot.dll!"

"I see. Thanks, Mantis."

>BETSY
"Okay, let's not waste any time. Betsy might need our help!"

Venji 2011/04/11(Mon)19:57 No. 295847 ID: d6ae01
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"Or maybe she doesn't."

We watch as the ship crashes to the ground. There's also a bunch of really cool explosions and I could swear I hear dramatic music playing from somewhere.

Betsy floats down to us and connects her weird fleshy communication thingies to us.

"I took down the ship for you!" she says excitedly.

"That was amazing," I say. "But, why weren't you helping me earlier?"

"Oh, I knew you'd win from the start! You didn't need me at all!"

I'm starting to think I gave her way too much counter-depress.

Venji 2011/04/11(Mon)19:58 No. 295848 ID: d6ae01
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I examine the remains of the ship. There are no survivors, but I see several containers of... Chemicals! Were they intending to revive the others? To collect us all?

"Are you really okay?" I hear Titzi ask. "You look pretty banged up."

Titzi pauses, I think Betsy's talking to her.

"You shouldn't charge headlong into danger like that. We've already had a close-call with Venji. I don't think my little shark heart can take much more of this."

"Venji?" Ashe says, breaking me out of my eavesdropping. "What are you thinking about?"

"If we use these chemicals, I think we can rescue the others. Come on, let's get these out before the fire gets to them."

Venji 2011/04/11(Mon)19:59 No. 295849 ID: d6ae01
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We load up Betsy with some of the chemicals, then Ashe and Mantis hop on.

"You guys go ahead," I say.

"You're not coming with us?" Titzi asks.

"Nah, I have something to take care of. Go ahead and get yourselves cleaned and patched up so you don't scare the others. I'll meet you back here."

"Finally some 'alone' time~" Roz says excitedly.

"The offer to bite him is always open," Titzi says.

Venji 2011/04/11(Mon)19:59 No. 295850 ID: d6ae01
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I wave as they fly back to revive the other hybrids.

"We haven't been alone in ages~"

"If you can count two days as 'ages'."

I reach down and grab my straps, finally having a moment to adjust them. Roz eyes me expectantly.

"I was nervous last time, but I've thought about it and I'm totally ready now~ You'll be my first, but I'm not scared anymore~ Let's do this~"

"Roz..."

Venji 2011/04/11(Mon)20:00 No. 295851 ID: d6ae01
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"...We need to talk."

"oh."

About what, exactly? You gotta give us a little more to go on here, Venj.

I mean, if you wanna berate Roz for being pervy again that's fine, but his heart is in the right place so to speak, and he has totally saved your life twice in two days.

>>295851
why :<

What the fuck did he do and why the shit didn't he do it earlier?

Boobs, boobs, boobs! That's all anyone ever cares about! They never care about how I'm feeling, or what I think! No, this time I'm going to get what I want without relying on my figure!

We need to talk about this. Tits or GTFO is no way to live.

Way to show you actually give a damn about Venji as a person, Roz. It was great to know that you cared about whether she lived or died and that you were willing to be helpful out of the goodness of your heart--

oh wait except all you did was whine about her having to get rid of her tits to be fight-capable, and then when she was RELYING ON YOU TO KEEP HER FROM DYING you showed absolutely no concern whatsoever except for joy over getting to molest her, and then took the liberty of altering her body to look more suitable for your tastes, and while she was busy being happy that everyone made it through the situation okay you just stared at her tits throughout the entire thing.

Fess up, Roz. You actually don't give a fuck about Venji as a person and your speech about perving on her to make her feel better about herself was bullshit. She's just convenient eye-candy to you.

>>295851
Why is he so focused on your boobs, jeez. All through that fight it was all he seemed to care about. He didn't give any indication he understood why you wanted to get rid of them, and even while bringing you back to life he didn't say "Glad you're alive, Venji" or even seem *worried* about you.

Was he that confident in your abilities? Or is he just hiding his emotions behind his perviness?

Also no Roz you're not having sex with Venji, you've known her for like 2 days. Stupid horny virgin dreamworm!

Plus how would that even work? He's not even corpreal I think. Where is his... nevermind.

Roz, you'z a dick, even if you saved her life. Goddamn, you hardly turn off, can't empathize very well, always manages to the exact right buttons of how to piss someone off, and does not take anything serious if it has nothing to fucking deal with his personal identity issues. Dying girlfriend? Fuck no, that ain't no thang but a chicken wing. Evil Scientist revealing horrific details? Not a single hint of fuck. Hell, why didn't he just shoot of your chest and attack the scientist like a dreamworm missle when he threatened Venji's heart? The scientist wouldn't have expected it. Sure, we didn't think of it at the time but we most certainly did not order Ashela to go apeshit on the scientist either. Where was his heart in the battle? What was he thinking in battle?

WHY, WHY, WHY DOES ALL THE FUCK HE CARES ABOUT IS BOOBS? DON'T YOU KNOW THEY SAG WITH AGE AND MAKE BACK PROBLEMS? If it was more than that, hey, maybe going on about her ass or thighs would have been alright. Can he fucking appreciate other things? Dreamworms don't even have Boobs, Curves, or Asses, how in the fuck is his head programed to like them? Damnit, this shit right here is exactly what you were made for, to be a escort, to look pretty for the REAL fighters, the tozols. No one cares about what else Venji can do, tear through fucking metal, punch like a suave motherfucker, bake some bitchin' cookies. Nope, just fucking... "fucking"!

Where in the hell ARE the tozols anyway? For being made for controlling them specifically, they sure as hell do not exist in the facility.

boy, /quest/ sure is quick to judge and decry others of being shallow perverts despite constantly striving for the exact same thing and/or worse

Roz: Come to your senses and say something nice and not offensive to Venji. You'll never get a chance of getting with her unless you get her to really love you. If you really love her as a person and not just as a sexy tozahl then you should be able to do this for her.

Curious how Roz usually becomes serious when the situation demands it, but right now when it was VERY serious, he could not stop thinking about bewbs.

Perhaps he was panicking inside and fell back to joking around so he would not freeze?

Yeah. Venji should be pretty mad with Roz. He had a chance to change. Didn't really. Second chances are always nice, though.

If I might suggest a course of action for Roz: after Venji is finished lambasting you just say "You're right. I'm sorry. I can do better. Will you let me try again?"

Oh and then some follow through on that would probably be good, assuming she says yes.

>>295919
Well, Roz *was* boosting Venji through most of that and thus was unconscious. Even so I would think he heard enough to be concerned.

I feel a little bad about all this Roz-bashing though... Venji, remember that he kept his promise not to let anything take over your body. He does wish you well, despite his apparent obsession over boobs. To make things perfectly clear between you two, ask what he would do if you didn't have any boobs at all, and didn't WANT boobs either.

Change your "Milk" stat to a "Protein" stat and if he still likes you HE'S THE ONE BABY GO TO VEGAS WITH HIM

>>296207
This is just a threat, right? You do not want Venji to actually go through with it, right, RIGHT??

On a more serious note(please no remove bewbs!1), Roz might be obsessed with boobs,but so what? It is not like he has abandoned you or done anything outright bad.

>>296269

Someone's obviously never lived with F cups. The backaches alone...

Treating someone as an object is not 'outright bad'? Really?

>>296315
"Someone"? Totally.
Now, if it's everyone including yourself, now that's just a weird, wrong, egotistical philosophical debate, but not outright bad. Just retarded.

>>296315
She's half Tozol. I'm pretty sure her boobs are build on a steel-like frame and armor plated.
Of course, since her back IS an armor-plated steel-like frame I don't think she'll be having any back problems.

>>296315
Thing is... Venji bitches about the fact that Roz is always talking about boobs and treats her like an item.

But then... isn't she doing exactly the same? "Roz, do rozonance cascade", "Give me a boost", don't reward him when he has done his task.

Seriously, she treats him like a f-ing thing from her inventory. If I were him I would sure keep acting the way he does. Treat other people the same way they treat you.

In other words: Venji, stop bitching and start wondering how YOU are acting in your relationship with the worm :P

Venji 2011/04/13(Wed)17:03 No. 296421 ID: d6ae01
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"Roz what are you doing with that laptop"

"Oh uh er nothing"

"Put that thing away and listen to me."

Venji 2011/04/13(Wed)17:03 No. 296422 ID: d6ae01
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>>296189
>>295919
>>295884
>>295862
"Is this all I am to you?"

"Er--"

"Our lives were in danger! That second you took to protest moving our energy into important stats could have lead to me being dead right now. Why are you still doing this? I told you I was happy with my body, but you kept demanding I change it to suit you. You've even changed it without my permission before."

"I thought you'd like that," he says quietly.

"You did it because you wanted it. Sweet precursors, while I'm glad you did save me in the end all you cared about was that I suddenly had these things! You probably did this on purpose!"

"What? No! I had nothing to do with that, all your stats just maxed out!"

Venji 2011/04/13(Wed)17:05 No. 296424 ID: d6ae01
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>>296186
"And I was just nervous--"

"Nope."

He looks down for a minute. "I guess I have been acting a bit out of line, huh?"

"A little bit."

He looks up at me. "I really do... care about you. I just don't know how to show it. I thought this was what couples did."

"Maybe in a lame cartoon show from some far-off land mostly known for their perversion and long over-dramatic speeches that nobody likes, but this is the real world, where people don't talk like that and certainly don't feel like that!"

"...What?"

"I mean... No, relationships are more than flirting with each other and obsessing over how big someone's tits are."

"They're not? I mean, I guess not, but what DO they do, then?"

"I... I don't know. Not this."

Venji 2011/04/13(Wed)17:06 No. 296425 ID: d6ae01
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Things are silent for several seconds.

"I'm sorry," Roz finally says. "I didn't know you felt this way. I really like how you look now, but I also liked you back when you didn't have those things."

"So you say, but it's hard to believe after all this."

"I know. I've just always liked humanoid breasts. Strange thing for a dreamworm to enjoy, huh? I took out my fantasies on you... I guess that was wrong of me, huh?"

"It was."

"I don't think I can change who I am, though."

"I dunno, you've done that several times over the past few days. Seriously, you're as inconsistent as the voices in my head."

I'm... not sure where that came from.

"You're right. I was trying to be something I'm not, but this is who I am. I'm Roz, and I like breasts. But I also like you, and I would rather be with a flat Venji than no Venji."

My emotions are all over the place. What do I do with Roz?

If you can't be certain about what to say, tell him you need time to think. Better than saying something you'll regret.

I'm all for asking him to live up to his word, though. It would be an excellent gesture of trust if he removed all the points from boobs and put them elsewhere.

>>296427
Is Roz even in charge of those at this point?

Actually, who is in charge of the stats now that they're maxed? Are they just going to stay there?

And... apparently negative emotions cause Roz's health bar to start going down. That's... interesting.

Anyway, more to the point... I don't know what you should do, honestly. Maybe you oughta punt until you've made up your mind.

>>296425
Hug Roz.

i'm not sure the points CAN be moved. her stats are MAX. can only get higher with a boost.
just put him on a trial basis for now. and look up what couples do on that laptop.

Maybe you need to consider if you two are really compatible, Venji. I know he's said the boobs thing isn't a dealbreaker, but what about you? What do you want? Specifically, does it involve a pervy dreamworm who lives according to how he wants things and with little regard for how others feel?

>>296431
Actually, y'know what?

You guys' relationship has been pretty bizarre at best due to the extenuating circumstances of trying to escape an evil science facility, leading to weirdly timed jokes and him constantly burning out all his energy so you could fight robots. I say you two give it another shot (with you perhaps giving him more clear messages about what you want from him) once you figure out what the hell you're doing after you get out of here.

You have thought about that, right?

Lament that it was just mainly annoying on top of making you think that was all he cared about. Tits tits tits, all in italic.
What if Venji went all "muscles muscles muscles" or "cock cock cock" all in regular font in the midst of his potential death?

>>296425
He said he'd stay with you even if you didn't have boobs. That's the right answer. I think you can forgive him for being a bit too focused on them, and now things are cleared up enough that you can just whap him or something if he gets out of line again instead of having to Talk with him about it.

It's okay if he likes boobs and says so often. They are your boobs after all, and so long as both of you know that it's not all there is to this relationship it won't cause problems. Sure, you've only just met but you like eachother and that's what's important.

Now, you just had a small argument. It's not a big deal. Kiss and make up a little and let's go! Onwards, to freedom!

>>296425
YOU'RE KILLING ROZ!
any moment now, he's gonna dissapate into energy
and it's gonna be your fault for doing that Venji

(I'm here for you Roz)

>>296425
Maybe you should unattach for a while, just to see how you feel after some alone-time.

Give him a second chance. And call him on what you don't like from now on. Let him know what's okay and what's not. Shoot him a disapproving glare whenever he messes up.

>"Seriously, you're as inconsistent as the voices in my head."
Roz didn't even blink when you said that, Venji. Perhaps you're not the only one with conflicting voices running interference with your psyche? Actually, maybe you should ask him that. Then both of you can break the fourth wall again and give the camera a dirty look for playing havoc with your relationship.

Tozol the fuck up.

>>296481
this

>>296589
Except then he'd be really, really long mostly-aquatic creature, which would probably be awkward.

>>296432
This, and tell him you'll glare at him or whap him if he screws up.

>>296484
inb4rozquest

Think about all Roz has done for you at his own risk and expense. When he merged with you, he wasn't even sure he could get back to normal again, but he did it anyway to save your life. He wouldn't have done all of that if he didn't really love you. You can't really blame him for not knowing how to act around girls; he's lived in a little pond for most of his life away from people. If all he wanted was to take advantage of you, he could have just taken you over or one of many things, but he didn't. If not for the natural laws of love or the voices in your head, do it for the two of you. Not only has he shown that he truly loves you, but at times you have felt love for him back. It's the kind of love you can only get once in a lifetime, through surviving a harrowing ordeal together. You two were made for each other, and it's not something to so quickly toss away. Give him another chance. You both deserve it.

>>296725
>love
Dude they just met

>>296726
both biology and real life teaches you that love at first sight is easily possible ;D

>>296817
Both psychology and history teaches love at first sight is unreliable at best.

has everyone forgot that he merged with her to keep her from dieing from his poison?

>>296839
That is irrelavent. The disposition of this universe's creator-god as well as the general laws associated with it make it a strong possibility, if not a certainty.

Venji 2011/04/15(Fri)19:18 No. 297045 ID: d6ae01
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>>296427
"I want to believe you, but... I don't know. I need time to think."

>>296481
"Maybe we should find a way to detach and be apart for a while."

"What? But I... I wasn't lying!"

>>296435
"I know this is hard to hear, but we're probably not compatible anymore. I'm not the naive girl I've been the past few days. I don't think you'd like being with this new me."

"Yes I would!"

"You just think that because you're emotional right now."

Roz starts to cry. "I'll stop saying things about boobs, I promise."

Venji 2011/04/15(Fri)19:18 No. 297046 ID: d6ae01
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>>296858
The poison left my system ages ago.

>>296432
>>296431
Being in complete control of my stats, I'm able to remove points from MILK. I do so, then hug Roz.

"Think about what you really want, Roz. There's a good chance I'll decide to stay like this. Are you really okay with that?"

"yes"

>>296725
I think about everything he's done for me. I don't think he's ever meant any harm, he's just young and immature. That might have been fine back when I was also young and immature, but now... I just don't know.

>>296437
>>296447
"I know this is hard to hear, but I think I'd prefer someone who was more grown up. Someone who respected me, not the things sticking out of me."

Roz whimpers. I sigh.

"Look, I'm just saying we need to take some time to be friends. If you really think about what you want in a relationship and show me that you've grown up, I'll..."

Venji 2011/04/15(Fri)19:20 No. 297047 ID: d6ae01
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"...I'll be willing to give it another shot."

"Really!?"

"You have to show me you've grown up first, and I can't promise I'll feel the same later--"

"But but if I do that we can still be together?!"

"What I'm saying is--"

"There's still a chance?!"

"I'm not saying it'll happen, but... yeah, I guess there's a chance."

Venji 2011/04/15(Fri)19:20 No. 297048 ID: d6ae01
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Roz coils around me happily, possibly the first time he's ever hugged me back.

"I'm so happy! I'm going to be all the mature, you'll see!"

"Now, Roz, I really do want you to think about what you want. You might find someone who actually likes being 'complimented' on their body."

"I'll be mature city~ and I mean the good kind this time~"

I sigh. He's at least proven that he's not a complete jerk, so I'll just see what happens--

"Ah-hah!!!" I hear from behind.

"Titzi!"

"I knew it! I knew if I came back I'd catch you two in the act!"

"No! I was scolding him for being a pervert! Honest!"

Titzi's snarl turns into a look of confusion. "Wait, you actually believe me now?"

"Yeah, I guess you were right, at least partially."

"So I was right."

"Uh, well it's not just--"

"You're saying I was right."

"...Technically, yes."

Venji 2011/04/15(Fri)19:22 No. 297052 ID: d6ae01
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"I see," Titzi says.

"You're gloating."

"No I'm not."

"You're doing a little dance and everything."

"I can't hear you, I'm too busy being right."

I sigh again.

We sit and chat while waiting for the others. Maybe I was wrong to give Roz hope, but who knows? Maybe he really will turn around.

Venji 2011/04/15(Fri)19:23 No. 297053 ID: d6ae01
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Before long, Betsy comes into view, with all the other hybrids in tow. Ashe waves at me, looking a bit happier than before

They all watch me expectantly.

"...Well?" Titzi says.

"Well what?" I ask.

"You're the reason they-- we are all here. Ashela said she'd be sure to let them know they had you to thank."

I blush slightly. "Ah."

"Well, go on! Say something!"

What should I tell them?

Obviously you have to go through and have them all introduce themselves.

>>297053
group hug, now.

"SUP BITCHES"

Psst, Venji.

Remember how Ashe reacted when Roz complimented her? Maybe they would work better together. While you and Roz continue your 'relationship', try encouraging those two to talk.

Introduce yourself, explain what was going on, and be sure they know that they're free now and we're gonna go find somewhere all of you can live productive and peaceful lives.

<Shiitake> Anyway I think at this point it's obv that Ashe is a better match for Roz
<Shiitake> buuuuut we'll see
<@Slinkoboy> the original text was going to have venji suggest ashela <:x
<Asplosionz> Well, we obviously have one solution.
<Asplosionz> Venji x Roz x Ashela
<Asplosionz> See if we can get Slinko to do this whole thing again~

Venji, you totally need to do this. You can be intimately bonding with Roz and Ashela at the same time. I'm sure fate can be convinced to let this happen, it wouldn't be the first time.

>>297055
After you group hug, you should also give everyone one of the plushies you've been carrying around all this time. Make sure you do it on camera so we can see their expressions!

>>297062
Stretch him way out from Venji, and then bury him face-first in Ashe. Easy enough.

Venji 2011/04/21(Thu)23:28 No. 298197 ID: d6ae01
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>>297063
Not quite knowing what to say, I decide to give everyone a plushy instead!

Okay, this is the cutest thing I've ever seen.

>>297054
Fighting the urge to cause a Huggonance Cascade, I ask everyone to introduce themselves, suggesting they also let us know their species because I'm really curious for some of them!

"I'm Selis, and I think I'm a dreamworm/Indahl," she says. "If you're really against the scientists, then consider me an ally."

"I go by Kevakiv. I'm a Tozol/Vertai hybrid, I suppose. I can't believe I never realized they were experimenting on us!"

"Well, not anymore," Titzi says with a grin.

"Um, my name's Lyrsis, and I was told I'm a Cyral/Enial. I dunno what's going on. Is there any food? I feel like I haven't eaten for weeks."

"Kenike! Cenesu/Seltwil! I kind of miss the scientists, actually!"

"How can you miss them?!" Selis asks.

"Took fairly good care of me! But you guys look nice enough so I'll bunk with you!"

They continue to talk amongst themselves, but I find myself distracted by other thoughts...

Venji 2011/04/21(Thu)23:29 No. 298198 ID: d6ae01
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>Roz/Ashela
"You know," I say to Roz. "I think you'd actually be a lot happier with Ashe than with me. I know you like tits and all, but I think you two would get along much better than we would."

"Awr~? You're giving him to me after all?" Ashe asks cheerfully.

"Um well I dunno I mean I can still mature up and um"

"Awwwr, don't worry, I'll take good care of you. You can compliment me all you want," She chuckles.

"Um, erm..."

"She's right," Titzi says. "You'd be much better with Ashela."

Venji 2011/04/21(Thu)23:29 No. 298200 ID: d6ae01
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"Hold on a second," I say, "How come you're not giving Ashe a hard time like you gave me?"

"Ashe is a big girl," Titzi says. "She can take care of herself."

"I'm a big girl!"

"Mhm. Besides, I think she'll whip him into shape."

Roz whimpers slightly. "Oh, don't worry~" Ashela says, "I won't be that rough."

"I um really need to think about this I still really like Venji and this is so sudden and um you're nice and all but um"

"Rrr, there's no rush. I'll let you think about it~" Ashe says.

Venji 2011/04/21(Thu)23:30 No. 298201 ID: d6ae01
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It's really nice seeing Ashe acting more like her old self again. The past few days have taken a real toll on us, but all the tension is gone now, and we can just be ourselves.

As Betsy continues flying, Titzi looks at me.

"What is it?" I ask.

"So, you have full control of those things on your chest?"

I nod.

"Are you going to keep them? If I were in your shoes I'd just get rid of them."

"I don't know. I might, I might not. I'll probably experiment for a while and decide what suits me best."

Venji 2011/04/21(Thu)23:31 No. 298202 ID: d6ae01
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"After all, it's my body, right?" I say, patting Titzi. She doesn't object and instead gives me a smile.

"That's the spirit!" Ashe says, giving a ...thumbs up? With her antennae.

"Indeed," Titzi says. "Now let's get out of this damned cave."

Venji 2011/04/21(Thu)23:31 No. 298203 ID: d6ae01
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"Onward towards that gradient!" I say triumphantly. "Next stop: freedom!"

A peaceful life. That's what I've chosen for myself. I know I'll return one more time, to bury David's body, but after that I will put all of this behind me and start a new life. A good life, with me in control of my own destiny.

Venji 2011/04/21(Thu)23:32 No. 298204 ID: d6ae01
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I head into the future with no regrets. I will cherish the time I spent with Ashe, Titzi, Mantis, Betsy, and even Roz as long as I live.

Venji 2011/04/21(Thu)23:35 No. 298207 ID: d6ae01
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For now, it is time to enjoy my third chance at life.

I will--

Venji 2011/04/21(Thu)23:36 No. 298210 ID: d6ae01
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OH COME ON.

Venji 2011/04/21(Thu)23:36 No. 298211 ID: d6ae01
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The end.

Welp.

>>298211

MISS DILIA, NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

>>298210
YOU SHALL EAT YOUR WAY TO THE SURFACE

>>298210
Normally I despise this sort of ending, but this time... this time it's pretty much perfect.

>>298210
"This is horseshit."