>>345941
Fen and Zizi will make it out fine without us, and I can't think of anything special for them to do aside from avoid killing people.

So let's go with Kip and put on our best trollface.

>>345941
Kip.
We are going to troll Shup so hard he'll change his name to Albacore.

Kip 2011/09/05(Mon)23:37 No. 345954 ID: c811c4
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Let's see, then... I have just heard a guard slump to the ground, back by the slave pen entrance. Dinner is going in the next room. Most guards are on the lookout, but they do not seem to be aware of the intrusion.

I hear footsteps coupled with my own. I do not believe Momo is the sort to do this, so I will assume Zizi is tailing me.

>>345954
We need to buy time for Fen to escape, so turn around and confront Zizi.

>>345954
Found anything interesting in your investigation?

Get out of earshot of anyone, and whisper "Who's there?" Verify it is Zizi and not some other invisible person. If it is, tell him to go and escape with Fen, as you heard the guard get knocked out just now. We can't let Fen come running in search of Zizi, and let anyone see you avoiding killing Fen. This is important for what we are about to do next.

What we're about to do next is go find Shup, and ask why the hell Fen isn't where he's supposed to be. Accuse him of incompetence, and say that because of him you'll be branded a traitor. Basically expose him for ordering the assassination mission.

>>345955
Actually, here's a better idea.
Bust into the dining room angrily and snarl
"You demand I slay Fen, but can't even keep him in place long enough for me to arrive? Are you incompetent, or simply trying to cause me grief?"

Kip 2011/09/06(Tue)00:00 No. 345965 ID: c811c4
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>>345962
Ah, but I have just entered. Momo and Zizi followed immediately, and it sounds as though Momo, at least, has veered into the slave pens.

Due to the guards in the vicinity, I must whisper.

>"Zizi. Escape with Fen."

TP TP TP

Ah, he appears to be attempting to run past me. Which would happen to be in the direction of the dining hall. Perhaps I should stop him, but getting in a scuffle with the air may look strange to those guards. What a troublesome sibling.

>>345965
Do this:
>>345964

>>345966
Hmm. No, better deal with the problem at hand first.

We have to stop Zizi. Can't you use some form of earth magic to trip him up so you can go over and stop him without any obviously suspicious movements?

I don't suppose you could trip him could you?

Kip 2011/09/06(Tue)00:46 No. 345973 ID: c811c4
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>>345968
I do not believe I can do earth magic enough to modify a constructed room of stone. Though if I could, my worry is placed that I highly down I can create a fissure and miniature earthquake around Zizi, that the guards would not notice.

But, a good old fashioned trip may not look too out of place.

WHUD

>"Hey, dragon knight! What was that?!"

>>345973
Welp, so much for going completely unnoticed. Time to switch tactics!

Announce that you've discovered an intruder, and go 'apprehend' him. Then we can take him off in the proper direction, so that he can 'escape' after we inform him exactly why he shouldn't go kill Shup.

1) It's fucking dangerous.
2) He's got wives, man. They love him, you wanna make widows out of them?
3) Killing him will create a power vacuum and chaos follows that. Think of the big picture.
4) We need him alive for our own plans.

what was what? pretend you didn't hear anything and if you stick to it the guard will probably think he imagined it.

>>345973
"What was what?"
Continue into the dining hall as if nothing happened. That mask gives you terrible peripheral vision and muffles sounds, so you have a great excuse for not noticing something.

Our plan is STILL to call Shup out on demanding you kill Fen when he's not there, so go do that.

Kip 2011/09/06(Tue)04:29 No. 345985 ID: c811c4
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"Ah? Perhaps I dropped something."

"Zizi. I will deal with Shup. He has wives, and he has power that will be grabbed for desperately should he die. It will not do to have you die either, as Fen requires your assistance more. Go back and assist in his escape, he will require help without Momo."

"No, I do not see anything. Excellent attention, though, Sirs!"

Good. It seems as though he is listening, this time. The guards look at me suspiciously, but, as commendable, they see it as wise not to push the issue.

I could just as easily leave, now, with everyone else. Though I will not kill Shup, I would not think it terrible to give him trouble on my last day as a dragon knight, at least my last for awhile.

In short, shall I leave and rejoin Fen, or continue on and confront Shup?

>>345985
Confront Shup.
If Shup's wives find out he's trying to have Fen assassinated then Shup will be put into a very difficult position. They support him because they love him, and that is why they're likely to interfere with his plans.
They appear to disagree what he's doing to Lily, but plotting assassinations goes far beyond that and they're going to want to 'save' him from making a 'terrible mistake' before it's too late.
Consider making an ambiguous mention of the king being furious when he finds out.

rejoin Fen.

>>345999

This! Friends stick together.

Rejoin Fen.

>>345985
Hang on a second, I just realized that your failure to assassinate Fen will be the reason for being branded a traitor. That'll be public information tomorrow.

Instead of doing that right now, let's go and root around in Shup's stuff. We need something to show that he's up to no good.

>>346019
Great idea! Dig up dirt on Shup, then leave. Act like you belong there.

Fen 2011/09/06(Tue)14:59 No. 346066 ID: c811c4
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Thankfully, we made it back, once Kip came to me. Our movement is restricted from now on, though.

I'm protected by tournament law. If nothing changes, and so long as we don't commit crimes in the eyes of the tournament officials, we don't think Shup or the King would come after me. Momo is the same, and while she may be a high suspect to my breakout, she was never seen. Zizi was never seen, either. The both of them will probably have to be the ones that go out and brings back food for us.
Lily and Kip are at most risk... Shup can attempt to bring Lily back, and the King can order for Kip. I'm not sure what to do with them.
...or Cheelop, who seemed to clutch my cloak the entire way back.

>"Sir," Kip says, "While Lily and I are at risk, it is not allowed for Shup or the King to enter a contestant's room uninvited. If we lodge ourselves here, then we will likely not be bothered."
"So, what now?"
>"Now, Sir, you are going to train for tomorrow's matchup."
"What are my ch... actually, it doesn't matter!"

Should I have anyone else do anything, while everyone is gathered?

>>346063
Ask Zizi and Momo if they would be willing to help disguise Lily.
We can't do much to hide Kip, but if people can't identify Lily then they can't capture her. Decent disguises include Kiki, some kobold that is dating Zizi, or Momo's boyfriend.

Oh, and ask Kip what happened to Chee's father.

Talk to Momo about plans by which both of you can survive the tournament.

If Fen loses, Momo still has her one chance to spare an opponent right? So that should cover that possibility.

Kip said Momo was a favorite too, I think, So the crowd might let her live if she loses. We should have a backup plan though, because the bloodthirsty stadium of spectators is not reliable.

Cheelop is really wailing at you. She just doesn't quit! I bet you're starting to get pretty worn down now by that relentless attack, huh?

Zizi and Momo seem to be really hitting it off. I know you'll be contestants soon but try and wink wink nudge nudge your brother a bit.

1/5 Fen 2011/09/06(Tue)17:50 No. 346122 ID: c811c4
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"We should disguise Lily! Momo, can you help with that?"
>"I am willing, when I am not either in a match, or am not participating in your adventures."

I don't think Zizi is dating anyone, and I couldn't ask that of Momo!

"It might be weird, but a good disguise might be Kiki, my sister."
>"Very well, I will get Zizi here to help me produce a convincing comparison, later. Just remember, they likely know that there was illusory magic involved inside of Shup's estate, and they may bring specialists to counter such things. Lily should only leave if she must."

"Alright, do what you can. And Kip, what happened to Chee's father?"
>"Sir. After the loss, Shup reclaimed him, and sent him off with Cheelop's mother to work, but I do not know where. Do not worry about that, however. Please, Momo, Zizi, teach Fen what you know. I will handle Cheelop."

>>346094
Well, Kip will have to endure her attacks now!

2/5 Fen 2011/09/06(Tue)17:51 No. 346124 ID: c811c4
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>"Certainly. Let's go, Fen." Momo says.

Err.

>"Do not worry. Remember, they will not go for Kip so long as he does not leave the room."

"So, uh... if I can ask, what do you think of Zizi?"

>"You are right, he does make you appear calculating. However, I do admire his incentive to accomplish objectives right away. We may talk more in the morning, while you are busy with your match."

3/5 Fen 2011/09/06(Tue)17:52 No. 346125 ID: c811c4
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"Isn't it risky to be seen being friendly with me...?"
>"I am not afraid of suspicion."

And that's how the night went, being told how Spike works, and how to use a shield.

"Hey, Momo! Why are you training me anyway, if I'm just going to be fighting you?"
>"Dear Fen, I am getting practice out of this too, you know. Besides, a shield will be of marginal help to you when it comes to fighting me."

>"Wait wait wait, bro! Momo's in the tournament?!" Zizi says.
"You just found out? Well, actually, it was awhile till I knew..."
>"No brother of mine goes around hitting girls! You'd better not hurt her!"

Ughhhh. "Is there anyway you could spare me if you win?"

>"I was not planning on it, but... I may change my plans. If you win, would you spare me?" says Momo.
"Of course! Besides, I think the crowd likes you, they may not mind that."
>"Perhaps. We would both lose, otherwise. Now, Lord Spike has mastered three plain magical balls he can throw. Fireballs are one, of course. The other is an armor rot. It will not affect your clothes, but if you bring a non-flammable shield into combat, you will need your shield to avoid contact. The third kind is a gas. It is harmless on its own, but I would make sure to avoid them so long as he is casting fireballs at you. That is all I know, but it is possible he has more magic. Now, we will do this all night, before we both rest until our matches."
"It's hot! It feels like I'm on fire already!"
>"Yes, Fen, it is fire, after all."

4/5 Fen 2011/09/06(Tue)17:53 No. 346127 ID: c811c4
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>"Before the match comes, of course, there is your penalty for sparing Kachradis. Kip told me he has taught you how to ignore pain. I do hope you took those lessons to heart. When you fight Spike, you will need to be able to move fast, regardless of how much you bleed, regardless of how painful it is. Needless to say, Spike will not spare you."

CRACK

5/5 Fen 2011/09/06(Tue)17:56 No. 346129 ID: c811c4
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>"Fighters, take your stance! And now.... begin!"

he's going to open with a fireball in all likelihood. block it and then close. once we are in stabbing range we will have the advantage.

>>346129
Say "You talk too much", then rush him with your shield out. If he's at all competent then he's going to try to attack your shield, which is why you are going to not let his attack land on it.

Magic users tend to be pretty shitty in close range, so get in close and don't let him get any distance. He certainly can't use his fireballs or gas up close, so if you get within arm's reach forgo all defense and brutalize him as fast as possible.

Oh, and go for exposed flesh. His clothing might be armored.

>>346129
Don't fight defensively. Time is on his side, as he can lay gas throughout the arena to deny you that space to dodge in. It is very unlikely that he will simply run out of mana before he blows you to kingdom come or rots your shield. Be aggressive. B. E. Aggressive. Also, do note that you will have to see what type of ball he throws to decide if you want to block it or not. Block only fireballs.

>>346140
This.

what's that shield doing hanging on your back? equip it!

>>346129
i agree to rush him. melee fighters, as a rule, *must* close distance to casters as soon as possible.
>>346140
it might be better to rush him with our shield to our side, instead of in front. we don't know how long each takes to cast, but we can prepare for the worst and assume it's only as fast as his reflexes. He might cast armor rot first to rid you of your shield early on and the shield's profile is a much smaller target than its face.
alternatively if he opens with a fireball, we can block.
Fen: rush him and try to smash him with the thin side of your shield, twisting your body into it. If he casts fireball, pull it in and block; if he casts armor rot, swing it wide and outside his target envelope--you can either make contact with the shield to his face/head, or get a grip on the back of his head with your hand and slam it down into the ground.

1/2 Fen 2011/09/06(Tue)20:19 No. 346203 ID: c811c4
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Offensive it is!
He can cast pretty fast, but he gathers the ball in his hands slow enough to give me warning to the type. So long as that doesn't change, I have just enough to move my shield accordingly! As expected, he opens with a simple fireball, blocked easily.

2/2 Fen 2011/09/06(Tue)20:20 No. 346204 ID: c811c4
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Okay, the armor rot! I'll try and avoid it, then he should be open just long enough!

....

He's just hanging onto it?! I might be able to get a single attack in, but there's a very high chance that my sword or shield would get messed up, so I'll need to make it count if I attack.

>>346204
Looks like his eyes also glow.

KICK him.

Don't do anything. Just make him hold that little puddle in the air, and if he tries to fling it at you, let him, trying not to get your weapon caught in it. Then you get a good hit or two on him before he does anything else and he's down for the count.

it only effects metal right? then use something not metal.

force him to roll a concentration check.

>>346204
"How dare you! My mother is a saint!"
Thrust as if you're about to go into a lunge, then shove off to the side. Pivot on your next step so you're ready to continue into a non-feint attack but not along his facing.
If he's still holding that cloud then stop and wait for him to realize you're not dumb enough to run into it. Then run in and slash his neck.

>>346204
You have more than your sword to attack with. Kick him while keeping your sword and shield apart from eachother so if he does manage to hit one he won't get both.

you could just drop your shield and tackle him. keep him in a grapple and you should be able to stop him from casting spells long enough to beat him to death.

Kick him inna nerts!

Ra ra ree. Kick him in the knee.
Ra ra ruts. Kick him in the other knee!

1/2 Fen 2011/09/07(Wed)02:54 No. 346263 ID: c811c4
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>>346214
Risky! I could get him in a grapple, but I don't know how much mobility he needs, he could blast me with full power if I do something rash.

>Kick him

I'm trying! But a kick requires good balance, and if I don't make it count for everything, will leave myself completely open and my shield or sword would be as good as toast! We're just dancing around each other. He knows what I'm up to. We're both in the same circumstance, if one either of us makes the slightest slip on their attack, the other will be able to kick the crap out of the other! We're both on the offense, but very careful about it.

Feinting and fancy moves aren't doing much, he's able to read me pretty well. The amount of concentration he has to put on that ball is showing, and it's slowing him down. My back was, however, just flogged, so I'm not so keen on twisting around much myself!

This is the silliest fight I've ever been in.

2/2 Fen 2011/09/07(Wed)02:57 No. 346265 ID: c811c4
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An opening!

Whump!

Got him! My god that jolt probably hurt me more than his knee! Or whereever it is I hit him, he looks off balance!

>>346264
Shift so the outside of your shield is on the ground and you have your weight on it, then kick off and pivot around so your head is around where your leg is now.

Here comes the tricky part.
Kick your legs off the ground and pull them into a roll so you can to carry the motion into what could have been a handstand. This will have you upside down and facing the mage.

If you can hit him then uncoil your legs and shove off with your arms so your feet slam into where his head is now. This will give you the best chance of injuring and disorienting him while forcing him to the ground.
If he dodges then carry the motion through into a roll to get back to your feet and lunge at him before he can regain his balance.

Either feint so you can quickly get the important stuff out of the way and come in for an attack, or just go for the kick.

>>346266
Oh, and he's preparing a fireball. You want to stay close so he'll burn himself as much as you if he tries it.

Swing the shield up into his face as you recover. It'll take the armor rot, but it won't matter, because then you'll be free to stab that bastard in the face while he's off-balance.

Cmon, you're in close combat with a fucking mage, it's time to be aggressive.

Shield bash, follow up with stab in the eye.

>>346265
Yeah, he's about to fireball you next. Block it and counter with some STABS.

1/2 Fen 2011/09/07(Wed)10:28 No. 346303 ID: c811c4
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>Prepare for a fireball

I've got to stay offensive, but I don't want to chance getting hit with a full blast while trying to stab.

2/2 Fen 2011/09/07(Wed)10:28 No. 346304 ID: c811c4
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He's still pretty fast!

Uh... that's new. That must be the gas ball Momo was talking about. And it was implied he can keep it up while casting a fire... he's not going to do something crazy, is he?

if he is your going to be able to take it better than he can.

Well, whatever he needs to do, he can't do it if you're standing between him and the gas. So PUSH him away from it. Keep up the pressure. If I were him, I'd realize that he can't land a fireball at all if you've got that shield, and preparing gas leaves him open for an attack. He's either banking on this taking you out in one hit through the shield (unlikely) or he's going to rot your shield next instead of lighting the gas. So yeah, keep attacking. Also, be sure to disperse the gas by shoving your shield into it. He could just light you on fire then but you can handle THAT long enough to take him out.

Shit, we should've brought some source of fire ourselves. Then we could eliminate gas pockets at a safe distance, or when he's standing in them.

It's too bad we didn't get the chance to learn to use poisons. If we had, the fight would be won now.

Having the gas directly behind you seems like a bad idea, as gas tends to spread, so he could ignite it by aiming to the side of you.
I think moving to the side and circling around him might be your best bet.

1/4 Fen 2011/09/07(Wed)11:52 No. 346320 ID: c811c4
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>You can take it better than him.

Well, I don't know, he IS a fire mage, I wouldn't think it out of place that he's gotten pretty resilient to his own fire! That gas is close, I'm trying to avoid it, but it's difficult without having to run away. I'll keep on attacking, another stab! Again, only a flesh wound, but if I keep thi-

flick

Uh oh.

2/4 Fen 2011/09/07(Wed)11:52 No. 346321 ID: c811c4
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It's about now that I realized the gas doesn't disperse easily. He keeps it together, and it's like trying to swat away a swarm of gnats. At least it's not behind me?

3/4 Fen 2011/09/07(Wed)11:53 No. 346322 ID: c811c4
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BWOOSH

4/4 Fen 2011/09/07(Wed)11:54 No. 346325 ID: c811c4
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Ow. Ow. Ow.

Oh. I think he wanted to make some distance between us.

Owwwww.

roll a little to put yourself out and run closer, zigzag.

Fen 2011/09/07(Wed)12:25 No. 346331 ID: c811c4
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Alright! I'm up, not on fire, and going to close the distance with zig zags!

Wait a second. Did he just alter the course of the fire ball? He can do that?!

>>346331
Seems so! The fireball is probably going to hit you from behind, but you can't really worry about that since he can cast another one if you try to deal with it.
Forget zig-zagging, just drop into a dead run and tackle him with a shield bash.
[Cast Heal on Fen]

dead run towards him. go fast enough use HIM as a shield.

>>346340
If you're going to cheat, do it right.
>idkfa

1/2 Fen 2011/09/07(Wed)13:40 No. 346349 ID: c811c4
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>Dead run

One, two, three... the fireball is catching up quick, he's already fired another metal eating ball, and is about to shoot off another gas ball! I might barely be able to reach him before he fires a fourth if I keep this sprint straight at him, but...

2/2 Fen 2011/09/07(Wed)13:40 No. 346350 ID: c811c4
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I don't know if I can afford to do a dead run! The metal eater looks like it's going to try and take out my defenses a split second before the others catch up. The gas ball and the fireball will hit me at the same time, if I keep going at the same pace.

go right, hold your breath, and dive THROUGH the gas ball.

>>346350
Catch the gas on your shield. Use the blast from the fireball to launch you at high speeds towards the mage. You'll take a lot of damage but if done right you will get a one hit kill.

>>346352

I second surfing an explosion.

>>346352
>>346354
It's my personal opinion that if a plan would have been schemed by Wile E. Coyote, it's worth trying at least once.

>>346350
The gas and fire will combine if you keep going the same pace? Well, there's an easy solution to that. Throw something at the fireball to disperse it before it catches you. Like your scimitar. Then draw your dagger. You want to keep moving after the rot spell takes out your shield, TACKLE the fucker and stab him to death.

...or, if we're gonna try to surf the explosion, throw the scimitar at the rot spell. We have to get rid of that or the fireball.

1/5 Fen 2011/09/07(Wed)15:31 No. 346372 ID: c811c4
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>>346361
I'd rather throw my dagger at the rotball! I don't think throwing my scimitar would do much against the fireball. Actually, this served as a good test, the dagger didn't do much anyway! Oh well, that's why it was a backup!

2/5 Fen 2011/09/07(Wed)15:31 No. 346373 ID: c811c4
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>Dive through the gas ball, and use the fireball blast to accelerate.

Also, I've come to another realization! Running as hard as I possibly can does not feel nice after being whipped, exploded and tossed around!

3/5 Fen 2011/09/07(Wed)15:32 No. 346375 ID: c811c4
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It hurts almost as much as getting exploded again, only without my shield to cover much of the blast.

4/5 Fen 2011/09/07(Wed)15:32 No. 346376 ID: c811c4
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Can't... really see or feel if I got him...

5/5 Fen 2011/09/07(Wed)15:33 No. 346377 ID: c811c4
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.... eh?

>"Fen!"
>"Ah, good to see you alive, Sir."

>>346377
Ask how long you were out.

Expect to get the life squeezed out of you by Lily.

Fuck yes you are the best gladiator ever!
Also: Feign amnesia and freak everyone out a bit. Needs more shenanigans.

>>346377
Well, you're alive, so I take it you won. Dunno how Death then winner KO's work.

Make sure all your limbs are still in the right places and ask if you won.

>>346380
Presumably the other persons dead, he's not, thus he wins!

Did we win?

1/3 Fen 2011/09/07(Wed)16:12 No. 346394 ID: c811c4
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"Wh.. where am I? Who am I?"
>"F... fen..?!"
"Ahh, I'm kidding, Lily!"

Smack!

>"Fen, don't joke about that! I was so worried!"
"Hahah- o- ow."

Well, I seem to be in one piece.

"So, Kip, uh... did I win?"
>"Of course, Sir. You passed out after flying past Spike. The audience thoroughly enjoyed that fight, and between them and the tournament officials feeling that a stab through the heart was more of a defeat than simply passing out, you were declared the winner. Besides, between you and Spike, you are the only one who can fight in the fourth matchup. You should rest, and then begin thinking about your next fight."
"Oh, right. Who is my next opponent, anyway?"

2/3 Fen 2011/09/07(Wed)16:13 No. 346395 ID: c811c4
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>"A dragon knight."
"Wh.. what?! Who?!"
>"Me, Sir. I've been fighting my own matches whenever you were away."
"What?!"

3/3 Fen 2011/09/07(Wed)16:13 No. 346396 ID: c811c4
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>"Just kidding, Sir."
"Hey! Don't jo- errrg. Well, who is my next opponent, then?"
>"Oh, the first part wasn't a joke, sir. It really is a dragon knight you're fighting next."

does he know which knight it is? and what they can do?

>>346396
So how do I kill you... er, him?

Damn it, Kip flipped the joking tables on us! We are now the joke-ee instead of the joke-er!

Anyway. Get information. Did Kip know him, what are his talents, ect.

>>346396
Oh god. How strong are they? Do we stand a chance? Kindof odd, I thought we were facing Momo next. Or was that the fight after this next one?

Fen Quest (CQ Intermission 3) - End Fen 2011/09/07(Wed)16:44 No. 346405 ID: c811c4
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That's right. After the fight with the Knight, Momo would be next. I'm not looking forward to that.

"Do you know which knight it is, and what they can do?"

>"Yes, Sir. His name is Lance, and, though not the strongest Knight in the kingdom by any stretch of the imagination, he does have an uncanny talent for weapon use. He has been known to make a weapon out of everything. He does not have any magic, aside from his armor, which I will train you in the manner of breaking through. That is very important, as he will most likely not present his eye socket so easily. I will cover more details later, Sir."

"Do I have a chance, honestly?"

>"Right now, you would be crushed in a disconcertingly unceremonious manner. Thankfully, Sir, there is a three day rest, as the tournament is halfway over. Therefore you will have time to train for both the Knight, followed by Momo. Alternatively, you may spend the time attempting to escape into town if you wish for an alternative to the tournament."

"Well, whatever I do, I'm still exhausted. I'm going back to sleep, if you don't mind."

>"Of course, Sir, it is not as though Lily and I are going anywhere, regardless. Although, Momo and your brother have gone to Momo's room to discuss the looks of Kiki, so that Lily may have a disguise. Until then, do rest."

>"Sleep well, Fen."

"Thank you, Lily, Kip. Goodnight!"

Kip is the best NPC.

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Time is short and the future uncertain, so take Lily to bed with you.

oh huh, intermission end. Cheelop must be waking up.
well alright Fen. see you next time Chee goes to sleep, probably. This whole soultime thing is a bit like a lottery.