Enemy 2015/03/21(Sat)00:44 No. 630197 ID: e30e12
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"I'm Reed Whittaker and this is NBC Nightly News.

Our top story tonight: Unrest on the Other Side.

The White House has confirmed reports released earlier today that Outpost Jawara, located near the Moroccan Portal, has missed its security check-in, raising questions about the fate of the 240 Earth Servicemen and women stationed there.

Golboria has disallowed any Earth team be sent through the portal, pending their own investigation. Golborian Ruler the Kariket has not made any statement relating to Jawara.

Initial reports from his offices suggest that an attack from an extremist party or one of the massive creatures known colloquially as 'Megabeasts' may be to blame for the silence."

Enemy 2015/03/21(Sat)00:45 No. 630198 ID: e30e12
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"I am joined now by Dr. Dinesh Kuriwali, head of the Golborian Research Wing at Cornell University, and Anna Borica, pundit and journalist for the Guardian whose account of the war, In the Shadow of Empire, has been a national bestseller for three years. Doctor, what's your take on the Jawara crisis?"

"Thank you for having me, Reed, and may I start by saying that this this word 'crisis' is an apt word to describe what is happening at this time and one I thank you for using. I know on Fox there are already claims, unsubstantiated claims, that this was some kind of attack from the Kariket, a a a renewal if you will of hostilities."

"And you're certain it isn't?"

"Nothing more certain, Reed. Nothing more certain. The reignition of any kind of conflict, even a cold war conflict, is is simply unfathomable from the Kariket's perspective. It's an unspoken truth that the War affected Golboria on a, a scale even more destructive than ours. It's easy to look at the Visitors, and be intimidated, and remember the early war years when the portals were one-way and retaliation was impossible, but the the nuance many people miss today is that this war devastated the Ruling Class, it devastated the Empire, for the very simple reason that there were very many defections from Golboria to Earth. A fraction, a very small fraction of defections went the other way. The split-- the split was positively tectonic.
And so we see a man whose power base, whose citizenry, had never revolted, had remained in lock step with him, and suddenly this is no longer the case... that is what saved us from destruction, I don't think anyone can deny, and that is the reason I can't imagine the Kariket can have another, another war in him. I think that when he says he is investigating, and investigating thoroughly, we should take him at his word."

"Ms. Borica? Your opinion?"

"Thanks, Reed. I think Dr. Kuriwali, with respect, can't really imagine himself from the perspective of the Kariket. The megalomania of, and the perceived power, and the cruelty that I myself witnessed in my time on the Other Side, simply doesn't match up to the cogitation of Humanity as I think we understand it."

"We've been living with the Visitors now for years, Ms. Borica. Their integration is going about as smoothly as one could hope. Are you suggesting--"

"I'm simply suggesting, Reed, I'm simply-- and I think most news organizations and the public agree with me, that the Kariket, not necessarily his former subjects but the Kariket, remains a dangerous, dangerous man, and one we have a long history of failing to read, and failing to predict, and I don't think that anybody who has lived through the war would argue that--"

Shit.

You mute your laptop and keep packing your stuff. Polyphema advised you wear comfy clothing and bring water and some food. You're not sure why.
This is very, very bad news.

1]] But a job is a job and Polyphema is worth it.
2]] Call her and suggest you reschedule. The dangers of being in public with a Visitor, especially an Oculot, are too great.
3]] Call her and suggest a change of plans to a day in, at your place or hers.
4]] ________________

>>630198
3. She wanted to try out some video games, right? Play vidya for a few hours.

Going with 1, dangers be damned!

1. This may be a bit... insensitively clinical, but this situation could provide opportunity to discover nuances of culture that you wouldn't otherwise find out about, especially not so soon.

1. But send her a message just to confirm she still wants to go ahead.

Let's call Poly and see if she's aware of the situation. If she thinks it's safe to continue, we will. If not, then we'll come up with something else to do.

>>630220
I like this. We might want to be careful on this. It's like what happened to Muslims and for that matter Sikhs; even though they didn't have anything to do with the attacks; in the US after the Sept 11 tragedy. Stupid people are gonna be stupid.

I believe in asking Polythema and being careful about this.

>>630220
Agreed. I'd like to mention, though, that perhaps in a way this is a GOOD time to be seen associating with Visitors; kinda as a good example, I guess? Publicly denouncing fear and racism through your actions, etc.

>>630226
While I agree with the sentiment and understand the reasoning, I still propose caution. There are those individuals with just the right combination of ignorance and vindictiveness that they might see such actions as little more than an invitation to vent their aggression. If we are going to proceed then we should speak with Poly first and see what she thinks. Caution and preparation can deflect a great deal of tragedy.

>>630198
obviously 1 but carry some more food and water than you'd think you'll need. also a spare coat if it's not too obtrusive.

Well, you'll need to start carrying a gun or something for self-defense. Other than that, 1 if Polyphema is cool with it.

Bring the best walking shoes you have and maybe an umbrella and a good winter coat and five days worth of underwear.

>>630231
>>630241
You two make it sound like we're going camping or something.
Which would be cool, I'll admit. And it would cut down on the risk of random idiots starting shit because of Poly.

>>630242
we're trying to make it sound like we're going to war.

Enemy 2015/03/21(Sat)14:34 No. 630267 ID: e30e12
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You call Polyphema.
"Hey," you say. "You watching the news?"
"Ugh," Polyphema says. "For about five minutes and then I turned it off. Harping, dissections, talking heads. Very gross."
"Are we still on?" you ask.
"We are more than on, Doll," Polyphema says. She sounds a little shaken. "I need to get out of the city and into a secluded place with a handsome boy stat."
"You willing to tell me where we're going?"
"Road trip, Zacky. You sit tight. I'll pick you up."
"You have a car?"
"A rental. It's been far too long since I've been behind a wheel. We're going to Shawangunk Ridge, Zack. Shawangunk. What a word. You like hiking?"

1]] I don't do it that much but hell yeah let's rock.
2]] I love hiking.
3]] Could we do the easy trails maybe?
4]] Are we rock climbing? I want to rock climb.
5]] I had a different idea.
6]] ________________

1 and 3.

>>630267
1.

I think Zack is fine for physical exertion. He's not a wimp, he's just not buff.

>>630267
2, 4, and 6.
Ask her if she's okay. This is the kind of shit that upsets everybody, but it probably hit exceptionally hard. From what I've gathered she's done a lot to put this kind of crap behind her.

Oh, might be a good idea to contact all the others, make sure they know to keep out of the public eye for a while too.

>>630274
Amazingly, I hadn't thought of that. This effects them, too. GG and Bika should be easy enough, but if Meg is still upset she might not listen or even answer.
So yes, ask Poly if she's okay, and check on the others before she arrives.

1. Also, ask the HVAO about what security they have, since they seem to be dropping a million-plus on this deal.

>>630274
good idea, and we can do it while waiting for her.

We love hiking!

Also, should we bring stuff for fishing? And cooking the fish?

>>630267
1+2, fuck 3.

also, calling your boss to ask how wise this whole thing is would be smart and prudent.

>>630273
She's a grown woman. She's told us as much about her emotional state as we're going to get over the phone. Ask her again when we see her in person.

>>630326
That's just fine. However, I still think we should check on the other girls before she arrives.
I also agree with >>630277 & >>630322, asking the HVAO if they've got a handle on the situation is a really good idea.

Enemy 2015/03/22(Sun)22:57 No. 630406 ID: e30e12
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"I don't do it much but I love to when I can," you say. "Let's rock."
"Brill, Zack. Sit tight and I'll pick you up."
"OK. See you soon."
"See you soon, cutie." She hangs up.

You call Carlson.
"This is the office of Edgar Carlson, HVAO," his secretary says, in a smooth, upbeat voice. "We're very busy right now. Can I ask you to hold?"
"Yeah," you say. "It's Zack Nguyen?"
"Zack?" the secretary says. "That changes things. I'll put you through."
"Oh. Thanks."

"Mr. Nguyen," Carlson says. "You've heard about Jawara, I'm guessing."
"Yeah."
"Then you have an inkling as to the kind of headache we're nursing here."
"Sorry."
"It's the job. May I ask why you've called?"
"I'm going on a date with Polyphema today?"
"Who?"
"The oculot."
"Ah. Ms. Jane Doe. Where?"
"The uh Shawangunk Ridge. Hiking. I was wondering if you think that's a good idea. And about security."
"I was going to call you, " Carlson says. "Ordinarily I would suggest you hold off, at least for today. But the wilderness is a good angle. Here is what I suggest. I suggest I make a call and get some people out there and clear the trail. We can make up excuses to the other day hikers. I'd also suggest that you allow a security detail to be posted in the area."
"Like, armed?"
"Correct."
"Would they be like, following me?"
"From a great distance. You can go miles if you want. We'll know where you are via your phone as long as it's charged."
"You guys are tracking my phone?"
"You're surprised?" Carlson asks.
"Not really," you say.

1]] That all sounds fine.
2]] Don't clear out the hiking trail. That's not kosher.
3]] Don't follow us. With respect, that's kind of weird, Mr. Carlson.
4]] _______________

anyone dangerous enough that the guards would be useful would be dangerous enough to not get caught.

1.




If nothing else, in my personal experience I always prefer being alone other than my group on hikes.

>>630407
uwot? "Anyone dangerous enough that guards would be useful" is anyone with, say, a gun. Neither Zack nor Polyphema is particularly badass, and the feds are kinda experienced with that sort of thing.

I'd probably say 2&3

>>630406
4) Sir, I'm extremely worried that your agents may throw off my groove. Also my romantic comedy movie research indicates that doing so without notifying my date may anger Poly the Jane Doe. And she's such a sweet positive, classy young gal that I don't even want to see a frown on her face.

Surely sir, you too, are aware of the romantic comedy tropes that prevail us today. These are the touchiest of waters we're treading on.

>>630406
1, I say. Call me paranoid, but it seems to me that every time we've made even a minor public appearance with one of the girls, some jackass has started something. If we can get some actual alone time with Poly, I say go for it.

Also, I still say we contact the other girls before Poly shows up. Just to make sure they stay safe.

Couldn't poly just make their head explode? Better not mention that.

>>630414
Yeah, but that'd be TERRIBLE press.

I guess 1, if he's sure it's a good idea, but I might avoid mentioning it to Polyphema unless it becomes very relevant. How much time will they need? We're not going to have to stall, are we?

Enemy 2015/03/23(Mon)00:57 No. 630424 ID: e30e12
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"I'm kind of worried they'll throw me off," you say. "The agents."
"At least let us lock down the hike," Carlson says. "We'll keep security at the entrances. OK?"
"OK," you say. "I don't want to see them."
"Of course. We will be discreet."

You text everyone checking in on them, but before they can respond you get a message from Polyphema:

Here!!! Beep Beep

You shoulder your backpack and head outside. There's a nice-looking silver toyota parked in front of your house.

Polyphema's behind the wheel, wearing a little romper thing that unabashedly flaunts her full figure and a pair of incongruously sturdy-looking boots. You forgot how conventionally beautiful she is, besides the whole one-eyed dealio. She reminds you of one of those cheesecake photo ladies you'd see on the side of an old-timey plane fuselage.
"Zack!"
"Polyphema!"
"Hey, boytoy. Do I get a kiss?"

1]] Of course she gets a kiss.
2]] You look gorgeous.
3]] How are you feeling?
4]] Did you miss me?
5]] What do you think about this whole Jawara thing?
6]] So was the idea for what to do with me the hike or is there a surprise?
7]] What have you been up to?
8]] ____________________

>>630424
1, 2, 3, 4, & 7.

Kiss ze girl, tell her she's gorgeous, ask how she's feeling, did she miss us, and what's she been up to?

>>630431
Maybe without the 4, but if we can manage that without sounding awkward, then sure, include it.

>>630439
Of course we can manage it. We're Zack Nguyen. We are charisma.

>>630441
Not quite, no.

Enemy 2015/03/23(Mon)02:55 No. 630443 ID: e30e12
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You kiss her. She kisses you back.
"You look gorgeous," you say.
"You look gorgeous," Polyphema says. She starts the car. "I should have worn pants. My thighs feel chunky. Ugh. Look how they vibrate with the engine. This romper thingamabob I only got because I like the name."
"No way. I was just admiring your outfit."
"Zack," Polyphema says, uncrossing her legs. "How scandalous. My eye is up here, darling."
"Miss me?" you ask.
"Terribly," Polyphema says. "Of course. The conversation was lovely and the sex was toe-curling."
"What have you been up to?"
"Pined. Drank wine. Did puzzles. Had a couple lunches with a couple acquaintances. If I tell you you'll realize how terribly boring I am," Polyphema says. "So I won't. Oh but I tried that game you suggested? Mass Effect?"
"What did you think?"
"I wanted to have sex with the blue alien, but there kept on being fights for no reason, so I gave up," she says. "I never figured out how to talk to them."
"You can only talk to your teammates," you say. "The geth you can't talk to until 2."
"Ew. Then I want to play it with you so you can do those parts for me. Tetris was better."
"Yeah?"
"It took me a bit to accept I was supposed to clear the lines instead of make little statues but that music. Russian Earworm. Oh and speaking of Russia I saw this play by Chekhov: Uncle Vanya?"
"I've heard of it."
"Crushing," Polyphema says. "It reminded me of Oculot fare."
"How are you feeling?" you ask.
"Oh don't worry it was on Wednesday," Polyphema says. "I was very emotional for a day or so then it passed."
"I mean about-- you know," you say. "You sounded all shook up on the phone."
"Oh. That." Polyphema makes a face. "Honestly, Zack, I'm just deeply tired of it. Three hundred years of geopolitical bullshit will do that to a body. And now it's interdimensional to boot."
"And the media circus."
"That sort of thing is newer," Polyphema says. "Human coverage on crises is intriguing in the way a plane crash is intriguing."
"God, yeah. You don't have to tell me."
"It's like a circus only instead of steak they feed the lions the lower-middle class. Much second-guessing of the Kariket. Did you see his face on the banner thing?"
"Yeah."
"What an absolute twit, right?"
"He looked so smug."
"That's Oculots. We're all very smug."
"But are you OK?"
"I'll be fine with some fresh air," Polyphema says. She revs the engine a little and turns onto the highway. "R and R with my man and my car. Nature! Trees! Camping! There's a tent in the trunk. I thought we might make a weekend out of it. If you have time for me. Last time was a bit of a whirlwind by my own admission."
"A fun whirlwind."
"I'm thrilled you think so." She puts her hand in your lap and rubs your wrist. "I was worried I came across like a strange alien cougar. Oop!"
She takes her hand off you and puts it back on the wheel to guide the car down a narrowish turn. The trees are starting to come out. "Ten and two, Polyphema," she says. "Ten and two. Anyway speaking of distress on phones, Zack, you sounded so somber a few days ago that I wanted to reach through and give you a hug. What happened?"

1]] Nothing.
2]] Just work stuff.
3]] I think I messed up on one of my dates.
4]] I think one of my dates took what I said wrong.
5]] I'll tell you if you tell me something.
6]] __________________

4.
i'm pretty sure we did the right thing. but the right thing doesn't always make people immediately happy.

>>630443
5. Let's be interesting for once.

4 and 5. No reason not to be honest with her.

"[4], or maybe [3]...." Maybe 5. Thing is, I dunno what to ask her. COULD leave it up to her? Dunno. Name doesn't feel like a fair trade, here.

>>630443
4.

Let us seek the guidance of a beautiful cyclops.

>>630443
3) 4)

I pissed off and/or embarrassed the floater.

We don't have to make a game of everything. 4.

Enemy 2015/03/23(Mon)11:23 No. 630487 ID: e30e12
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"I think one of my dates took what I said wrong," you say. "Or maybe I messed up."
"Oh, no."
"It was with the floater. She's the first ever floater with the capacity for romantic love, and she wanted to have sex at the end of the first date and I basically told her it was too fast and she needed more time to think it over."
"She didn't take it well?"
"She like flew off. I think she was pretty upset."
"Well, Zack, that is a little patronizing if you made it about her," Polyphema says. "Did you?"
"Kiiiiind of. Yeah."
"That might be it," Polyphema says. "Floaters love feeling cool. I don't think I've ever seen one embarrassed before."
"Shoot."
"Not that you were wrong. God. That's floaters for you, bungling into something like sticking love on a chassis and calling it a day. Tres analytical. I imagine they all had a bunch of design meetings and looked at a bunch of charts of the brain and consulted all kinds of experts." She shrugs. "Love is messy. The best thing you can do is teach Meg to celebrate mess."
"Do you think I messed up?"
"Maybe. She probably did too. I think a little mess-up here and there is important, though. The gears of our psyche are lubricated by the liquefied feces of our failures, Zack! That's a Poly original if you want to write it down." She looks away from the road for a second. "My question, though, is why did you capitulate to my amorous clutches on date one and not to hers?"

1]] Because I was drunk.
2]] Because I was horny.
3]] Because you're beautiful.
4]] Because you're seductive.
5]] Because it seems like you know exactly what you want.
6]] __________________

>>630487
5.

WELP, I DIDNT SEE THIS COMING
5, because it seems you know exactly what you want and she was really unsure! she basically said "yes. no. yes. i dont know. yes. im not sure what to do" which didnt seem like she was chill with it.

>>630487
>teach Meg
We didn't mention her name. Do all the Visitor girls know eachother?

Also, 5. Remember, Meg didn't seem to know what she wanted.

>>630487
5.

Poly's had over 3 centuries to figure out what her likes, dislikes, and tastes are. She knows what she wants. Meg, on the other hand, hasn't been alive for an entire, solitary year and was trying to do things that humans normally take over a decade to figure out. We were trying to keep her from doing something she'd regret.

>>630492
>Do all the Visitor girls know eachother?

That is a very good question. I wonder if we can actually get an answer out of her.

>>630493
>keep her from doing something she regrets

Still a bit patronizing, better to say Zack doesn't want to end up being something she regretted later in life.

>>630495
Good point.

Pretend I said that, please.

>>630487
5
"You're experienced. You know exactly what you're asking for, and all the messy consequences. She's a super-virgin."

Also:
"So, how did you know her name?"

5 and how did she know Meg's name?

Enemy 2015/03/23(Mon)11:53 No. 630499 ID: e30e12
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"Because it seems like you know exactly what you want," you say. "And Meg's been alive for less than a year. I didn't want her to do something she'd regret later."
"Well they're clones you know," Polyphema says. "She's older than all that."
"Yeah, but she has no cultural background for romance," you say. "Besides like When Harry Met Sally.."
"I'll have what she's having!" Polyphema says. "That makes sense, Zack. I absolve you of your dating sins. If that's what you were looking for. Even though I for one can't imagine a scenario where I'd regret having sex with you."
"How do you know her name?" you ask. "Did I tell you?"
"Megumi 'Meg' 9x542, Bika, Grightogot 'GG' Grzgkahk." Polyphema grins. "The HVAO told me when I asked."
"Why'd you ask?"
"Because the only thing I love more than withholding information from you is digitally stalking you," Polyphema says. "Ah, l'amour."
"Would they tell me your name?"
"Nope. One they only told me because they owe me a great deal, and Two they don't know my name any more than you do." She glances over at you. "I'm glad it seems like I know what I want. Really I waffle as much as anyone else. I'm just also too much of a bully not to get my way."

1]] I don't think you're a bully.
2]] Maybe, but I like it.
3]] OK: Why all the secrecy about the name?
4]] You have to stop being so secretive, Polyphema.
5]] Are you jealous of the other girls?
6]] Have you talked to any of the other girls?
7]] Why does the HVAO owe you?
8]] _________________________

>>630499
2, 6, 5.

Also: "With how secretive you are, you must be Kariket."

Try "I like that you know what you want, and are willing to be aggressive about it. That kind of confidence is sexy, and strips a layer of bullshit we all generally have in polite conversation"

>>630499
1, 3, 6, and 7.

She's not a bully, and I will be amazed if we can get a straight answer out of her.

>>630504
This
>>630502
Also compliment her on her facial-hair-related skills.

>>630502
We've already seen (a picture of) the Kariket.

She ain't him.

1 and 7.

Bullying is different than making a effort to get what you want.

Anyways what is going on with the HVAO? They do not tell me much and with things heating up on the other side it would be nice to know a bit more so I can avoid any pitfalls.

>>630509
Both the bully thing and the Kariket thing are not meant to be taken seriously. Chill.

>>630511
Apologies.

My overprotectiveness is showing.

Enemy 2015/03/23(Mon)12:58 No. 630514 ID: e30e12
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"I like that you're assertive," you say. "It's sexy when someone's confident enough to cut through the standard polite bullshit."
Polyphema beams. "Yeah?" Her hand's back in your lap. "It's sexy when someone's confident enough to date someone with half their eyes and 20 times their age."
"Have you talked to any of the other girls?"
She shakes her head. "I've had the urge, but I didn't want to step on your toes."
"What exactly did you do for them?" you ask. "If you don't mind me asking."
"Well for one thing I helped kickstart this whole shebang," Polyphema says. "Got the other Oculots on board."
"Really?"
"There's not many of us Here, but we all know each other," Polyphema says. "We're fairly tightknit. Originally everyone was against it but I have some sway. And during the War I was on Portal Opening duty." She shivers. "Ugh. Now they've found better ways to do it but back then that business was all very raw and rough. One of the reasons I have my means is that everyone who did that gets a stipend to this very day."
"Why are you so secretive?" you ask. "If you're the Kariket you can tell me."
She snorts. "Wouldn't that be a twist. No, Zack: I am secretive because it thrills me. And also because some things from a past as lengthy as mine deserve to keep collecting dust. What about you? Got anything you're keeping close to your chest?"
"Doesn't everyone?"
"Well I told you about my work for the Ol' HVAO, didn't I?" Polyphema says. "Your turn."

bombshell
you think an oculot killed your mother.
and you still like to be with her.

>>630514
Maybe it is time to let the whole parents thing out of the box. She's been as cooperative as possible given the circumstances, and it wouldn't hurt to be honest with her.

So I say go for it.

We should probably introduce it with something like, "Remember how I had a bad dream the other night?"

>>630514
Tell her about THE DREAM. The usual dream, and then the extra bit that happened the night after your first date.

>>630515
Technically (and this is in the dream anyway which might be made up) a Warrior killed her. The Oculot just numbed the pain.

>>630515
>>630518
>>630520
Start by mentioning the dream, but then tell her what really happened.

"Remember how I had a bad dream the other night? Well, it's mostly a memory of something that happened when I was a kid."

And then go from there.

Yeah. Tell her about the dream, warrior killed her, oculot showed up as she was dying, etc etc.

Dont necessarily point out the dream, just tell her you have vivid dreams of invasion happening when you were young. Maybe point out your parents did some... questionable things trying to protect you.

Alright, honestly, I think we should just tell her what happened:
The Invaders came, they wrecked our town, they killed a lot of people including our parents, and now we have godawful nightmares about it sometimes.

Remember that visitors didn't kill both our parents.
Vanilla Human scumbaggery did our dad in, and it's possible they both would have escaped if not for that asshole.

>>630531
True, but I would argue that none of it would have happened if the aliens hadn't attacked.

>>630514
This might be a total fun buzzkill for you Poly, but since I don't have a huge secret reservoir, I can only tell you a very few specific things and only one I can think of right now.

I think there are psychic side effects when relations with between a human and Oculots occur. Somehow, I received the backwash of my own mother's death when sleeping next to you. She was mercy killed by an oculot, at least if the dream was accurate. I've had the nightmare before but I never saw the end. I didn't know any of the specifics of her death.

That Oculot kept repeating I'm sorry to her. I can't tell if that entered her head and that was the thought pattern that killed her or if the Oculot was physically saying I'm sorry.

>True, but I would argue that none of it would have happened if the aliens hadn't attacked

People show their true nature in times of adversity. It was human scumbaggery that did it. He threatened someone's child.

>>630579
I mean that Zack and his parents would not have been in that situation if they hadn't been forced to by a sudden alien attack.

>>630584
They wouldn't have been in that situation if they had never been born, so really it's Zack's grandparents' fault.

>>630584
It's a fair cop, but I'd argue that a decent factor in Zack not being a revengeful visitor-fighting anime protagonist is the fact that he's all too aware humans are just as capable of callous opportunism and cold-blooded murder.
Just because the looter's excuse to loot was an alien invasion doesn't mean the Kariket pulled the trigger by proxy.

Enemy 2015/03/23(Mon)23:08 No. 630636 ID: e30e12
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"OK," you say. "This might be a buzzkill."
"Oh?"
"Remember how I had that crappy dream a while ago?"
"On date one?"
"Yeah. It was actually a recurring dream I have about my childhood," you say. "When I was 8, and I lived in Montana, my town was attacked and my parents were both killed."
"Oh my God." Polyphema covers her mouth.
"My dad got shot by a looter in the confusion, and my mom was killed by an oculot," you say. "Well actually a warrior did it mostly, but then an Oculot put her out of her pain. I don't know how I saw that part. It was like some kind of backwash I got from sleeping next to you."
"Oh my God," Polyphema repeats. "Zack." She puts her hand on the back of your neck and brushes your hair away from your ear. "I'm so sorry."
"It's OK," you say. "I hadn't had it for a while and I haven't had it since. It used to be a problem."
"I'm so so sorry," Polyphema says. "And sleeping with me made it worse?"
"It like extended it," you say. "I don't know why."
"Me neither," Polyphema says. "That's terrible, Zack. I don't know what to say that--" She trails off.
"It's OK."
"Don't ever hide it if I hurt you like that again," she says.
"You didn't," you say. "It was just a weird dream thing."
"Oculots are all about weird dream things," Polyphema says. "I feel responsible for it."
"It's OK." You take her hand and hold it. "Dating you, it helps."
"Oh, Zack." She twines her fingers around yours. "That's horrible. Thank you for telling me. And here I am hiding everything from you."
"You don't have to," you say.
"Maybe not." She looks far down the road. "But I'm not quite as strong as you are about it, I think. To share my bad dreams."

You look over at her.
For a moment her expression belies her age, and even though her face is smooth and pretty, you can see the centuries of hurt and care deep in her eye.
Then she snaps out of it, looks back at you, and smiles.
"I'm glad you told me that," she says. "Thank you."
"No problem," you say. "Not a lot of people know it."
She kisses your cheek. "Hopefully by the end of this little soiree you'll get me to open up too."
"You think?"
"Well." She raises her eyebrows. "Not too much."

About an hour or two later you park at the entrance to the trail.
Polyphema climbs out, stretches in the sun, and cracks her back with her customary alarming crunch.
"Daylight!" she says. "I forgot how much I love finishing long car rides." She looks around. "Hm. Strangely vacant for the weekend. Where is everyone?"

1]] No clue.
2]] Maybe it's because the Yankees are playing the Sox today.
3]] The HVAO actually cleared out the trail for us.
4]] The HVAO actually cleared out the trail. I asked them not to but there you go.

5, maybe the news put a fear in the normal park goers, odd it got all of them...

4.

After the news stuff I checked in with the guys upstairs and they insisted on clearing out the trail. Tried to stop them but was a lost battle.

So will just consider it a job bonus.

4.

Enemy 2015/03/24(Tue)00:33 No. 630654 ID: e30e12
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"The HVAO actually cleared the trail out for us," you say. "I didn't want them to, but, well, with the news."
Polyphema raises an eyebrow. "I see there are still some secrets between us, Zackary."
"Sorry."
"It's OK. More on my end. You have to carry the tent now, though."
"Tent?"
"Oui. We're hacking it, doll. Behold!" Polyphema sweeps her hand toward the forest. "Nature!" She inhales deeply. "Oh but it's tick season. There's bug spray in my bag. Via! Away!"

The two of you make your way across the relatively flat opening of the trail. Polyphema walks briskly, and it's a bit of an effort to keep up with your backpack and the tent on your shoulder.
"Love thou the rose, yet leave it on its stem, Zack," Polyphema says, brushing some leaves with her fingers. She squishes a little wiry plant between two rocks with her boot. "But damn the nettles."
She looks back at you and slows down a little. "I was going to make you carry the tent anyway, of course."
"I figured," you say.
"I think I want to keep our little game of elucidation going after all the healthy air you cleared in the car," Polyphema says. "Let's play, Zack."
"What do you want to play?"
"The Oldest Game."
"From Sandman?"
"The other oldest game. Truth...." She drumrolls against a tree. "Or dare. With a natural, mountain-man twist. I'll go first. Truth me."

"i am incredibly tempted to ask 'what is your name?'"

"but that seems a little mean spirited. so how about, do you have any kids? "

>>630654
"What... is your favorite color?"

Let's see if she knows any Monty Python.

>>630662
Eh, tempting, but I think I'd rather go with this one:
>>630657

I will also accept: "What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?"

Enemy 2015/03/24(Tue)01:53 No. 630669 ID: e30e12
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"You have any kids?" you ask.

"Nope," Polyphema says. "Never did. And I don't know if ever I shall. I'm climbing that." She heads toward a rock and starts clambering up it. "Not that I don't love children, of course. Just... not for me."
You have a very clear view of her ass.
"Maybe if I meet the right Oculot," she calls. "But I'm done dating Oculots for a while, I think."
"Why?"
"Because humans are much more fun," she says. "Truth or dare?"

1]] Truth.
2]] Dare.

hmm....
dare

Hmm. Dunno. I doubt I'd ever play this game, and if I did, I'm pretty sure I'd stick exclusively with truth. Dunno if that's how Zach works, necessarily, though.

She did a truth. I think we should return the favor.

Dares can come later.

>>630669
1.

Also, if she was worried about her thighs being chunky, she can forget it. Her body is fabulous.

>>630669
This IS assuming none of the vistiors happen to be genetically compatible with the humans OH MY GOD I just realized how unsafe we were.

Don't mention it, Zack for now, I'm sure Poly did enough research somewhere. Like the biology gene logic doesn't work with the chromosomes and the stuff. Hopefully you are not going to be the father of either an Oculot or Warrior hybrid in the future.

1) TRUTH by Alexander is a good song.

Leaning towards a dare.

Truth.

1.

Enemy 2015/03/24(Tue)09:28 No. 630693 ID: 9cf228
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"Truth me."
"Truth!!!!" She turns around on her mountain and points at you. "Will set you free!!!"

"So?"

"I'm thinking," she says. "OK, Zack. What's your kink?
No: What's the kinkiest thing you've ever wanted to try but haven't?"

Im interested to see what she might dare us to do.

>>630693
I've noticed that Poly does a lot to show off her lower extremities. Her butt, her hips, her thighs, her feet. On the first date she was constantly flaunting them. She even played footsy with us under the table at Taverna. Let's tell her we have thing for legs and feet. I'm betting that'll heat things up for her.

>>630693
"I've always wanted to do it out in the open, surrounded by nature."

"Well, that last clause eliminates bondage. ...Hmm, legs, I suppose."

>>630699
Either legs or the nature thing could work, but I think the latter is coming on too strongly.

>>630699
Let's not mention the bondage because she might ask questions GG would prefer remain unanswered.

But yes. Peep the legs, no mercy.

>>630702
She can ask. We don't have to answer. Especially since there's so many ways to evade an exact answer and still tell the truth.

>>630703
True. I just err on the side of caution.

Well, you recently tied an alien up and fucked it, so that's certainly off the list.

The legs thing is completely transparent, though I suppose this is a completely transparent ploy on her part too.

She asked for a kink, not a compliment. Lets suggest having clandestine sex in a public place (something she might actually do later). An empty national park wouldn't really count.

"... I've always been curious about mother/son play..."

"dating four wonderful women at the same time has awakened the desire for a 5 way"

>>630717
Transparent though it may be, she's been playing little Ms. seductress for so long now that I figure a little payback is in order. Play into her little ploy and turn it around on her, as it were. If she wants us to go crazy over her stems, let's go crazy over 'em.
And who said legs and feet can't be a fetish?

>>630728
Oedipus complex much?
And considering what we just revealed in the car, that'll probably just distress and disturb her.

>>630693
"I've always wanted a threesome. But now, I'm going to reach for the impossible - a fivesome!"

>>630733
>>630745
Not really funny and if that was meant to be seductive you two failed.

>>630728
gr8 b8 m8

Oh god, you don't wanna seriously alienate her by telling her you have an Oedipal complex.

You guys are not good at thinking of interesting kinks.

Electrical stimulation.

Uniforms. Make her guess what kind.

I like the electrical stimulation idea. That has merit.

mile high club mile high clubbbb

"Ooh, good one. Crossed bondage off the list... tempted to say legs, but... electrostimulation? Mile-high club? Exhibitionism? Hmm."

>>630757
This is actually a good idea. She said it herself.
>A life well-lived is an avalanche
We're open to just about anything, as long as nobody gets hurt.

Did she have something in mind?

Don't forget, this is a game of truth or dare. Asking her isn't an option.

Mile high club is an excellent one too, but electrostimulation just seems like a winner.

>>630757
Yay, indecision!

Totally works though.

Or we could come up with something really kinky. Hypnotized into having no restraint? Tentacles? Vore okay that's a bit too far.
...actually I kind of like the hypnotized in this context. Can we say that?

People are going to fair extremes.

Remember this is a game for her.

I suggest discreet public sex, just to see what her reaction is.

Exhibitionism is actually the most relevant and normal.
Furry is the most funny thing to say.
Oedipus is creepy, specifically after our earlier reveal.
You know, I'm trying to think of different kinks but I can't think of any.
Schoolgirl outfits? Pegging? Rimming? Rubber cat suits? Bike shorts? Pregnancy?

All good options.
But the safe bet is exhibitionism. Go with exhibitionism.

>>630757
Under no circumstances reveal that you had bondage sex recently.

>>630785
>recently

Nothing suggested implies it was recent.

>>630784
Well, what actually matters is what's true. First and foremost, we need an honest answer. I guess that means that Brom will pick the most interesting one we've suggested?

>>630789
Honestly, I'm sure Poly's heard it all.

>>630787
Mentioning it was crossed out does imply it was recent.

>>630790
She's over three centuries old and has lived on two worlds. She's probably seen some shit.

Although if we do manage to squick her out, I'll feel terrible.

Enemy 2015/03/24(Tue)21:09 No. 630814 ID: 76e58f
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"Does legs count as a kink?" you ask.
"That is a proclivity, Zackary, not a kink," Polyphema says. "Although it is duly noted."
"What about discrete public sex?"
"Ooooh." Polyphema leans forward. "That's a good one. And also duly noted."
"What about you?" you ask.
"You need to truth or dare me," Polyphema says.
"It is a sacred law of truth or dare that you get to rebound the truth back without wasting a turn," you say. "Especially if it's sexy truth or dare."
"These human customs!" Polyphema cocks her head and thinks. "What haven't I done? Hmmmm."
"There has to be like a fantasy."
"Oh! I know," Polyphema says. "Sometimes I like to imagine when I'm dressed up all fancy and having dinner with somebody or something that I'm a really classy prostitute. Like sleeping my way through school or something. Polyphema the callgirl."
"That's a good one."
"Yours is a little more... feasible," Polyphema says. "Since I have more filthy lucre to throw around than I know what to do with. Anyway my turn!"
"Truth or Dare?"
"Dare me, Doll."

next mile in the nude.

I dare you to

NOT do anything dangerous, this is a mountain! People DIE when they do dangerously stupid stuff while standing/sitting/baked on high places!

How about daring her to scream at the top of her lungs exactly what she thinks about her government?

That's exactly the kinda fake shit Poly would hate.

dare her to blow up a rock with one of those fireballs you heard oculots can shoot.

>>630814
"I dare you to... have a staring contest with me!"

>>630817
>>630833
Weak.

>>630822
I'm pretty sure that's misinformation about their telepathy thing making people's brains fry. Don't do this.

Dare her to... okay, can't think of much that isn't just awful or coming on too strong. She wanted to know about vidya.... play Zack in Dance Dance Revolution? Leg-related, I guess.

Enemy 2015/03/24(Tue)21:49 No. 630836 ID: 76e58f
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"Can you blow up a rock with one of those fireball things you can shoot?" you ask.

"Oooh." Polyphema descends her little hill and looks around for a good rock. "I don't get a lot of chances to practice this. Hold on." She finds one. "I have to get myself in the mood for it?"
"The mood?"
"Everything Oculots can do is an expression of some kind of emotion," Polyphema says. "Our different powers are just... empathic spillage. We feel things very viscerally, you see. And that, combined with some truly bizarre xenobiology... there have been a lot of books written about it, and we still aren't sure about all the weird things we can do. The head-exploding effect, for example, is expressed.... confrontational energy. As in a manifested urge to interface with somebody. Normally we use it for love. In the war we used it for killing. The fireball is an expression of rage. So I have to pump myself up for this for a second."

She jumps up and down. She exhales. She slaps herself lightly in the face.

Then she hucks the rock into the air... and nothing happens.
"Damn," she says. "I was always terrible at this one."
She picks up the rock and tosses it up and down in her palm. She flexes her fingers and closes them tightly around it until her knuckles are white. Then she yells "FUCK" and throws it up into the air again.

This time a flash of brilliant bright blue leaps from her eye and slams into the rock, obliterating it in a shower of gravel.
"WOO!" she says. "THERE we go. OK." She shoulders her backpack and continues up the trail. "Truth or dare?"

1]] Truth.
2]] Dare.
3]] ___________

>>630836
Oh, I was completely wrong. Neat.

Dare.

>>630836
3.

"Holy shit!"

Let's never, ever, ever piss her off, okay?

I can definitely see why they were in charge on the other side.

sit in stunned silence for a while, the go "woah"

and dare.

>>630838
>>630840
And yet I still want that staring contest.

I'm either very brave or very stupid.

>>630839
>>630841
Dude, relax. This is the same thing as GG. Or anyone with a gun. Could fuck us up anytime, no reason to want to.

Definitely dare.

>>630843
True. Very true.

However, I still think a moment or two of stunned silence would be appropriate. Some awed clapping maybe, God knows I would.

As for my choice, I choose dare.

Enemy 2015/03/24(Tue)22:23 No. 630852 ID: 76e58f
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"Uhhhhhhhhh wow," you say. "Holy shit. Remind me never to piss you off."
"Never piss me off," she says.
"I pick dare," you say.
"CARRY ME," she yells, and leaps onto your back.
"WAIT WAIT WAIT" you say.
"GO, SQUIRE" she cries.

You get about a half a dozen wobbly steps in before the surprise and the weight of her, the tent, and all your stuff makes you tilt over and fall up against a grassy bank of the trail.

"Are you ok?" you ask.
She's laughing her head off.
"You're ok," you say, and start to get up, but she locks you in place with her legs and you fall back down onto the bank, your head in her lap.
Her thighs are incredibly soft around your ears. You could probably fall asleep here.

"Truth me," she says, delicately crossing her dirty boots across your chest.

First sexual encounter

>>630854
This. Or riff on her fetish thing and ask what her favorites have been.

>>630854
Ahh, good good.

Last thing she said to one of her siblings. If she doesn't have any siblings, then the last thing she said to nobody in particular.

>>630852
>>630854
>>630855
God, she's amazing.

Yes, what was her first time like?

Ooh, or, other idea!

What were her parents like? We told her what happened to ours, but what about hers? Are they alive? Are they here or on the other side?

Enemy 2015/03/24(Tue)22:39 No. 630862 ID: 76e58f
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"Last thing you said to a sibling," you say.
"No siblings," she says.
"First sexual encounter," you say.
"God," she says. "That was 300 years ago, Zack."
"Do you not remember it?"
"I never said that." Polyphema shifts a little bit to get at her backpack and pulls a chocolate cliff bar out of it. "It was 1 AM on my 17th birthday and I was a determined young lady. I went down to the stables and there was this Warrior employee of my father's. I'd been eyefucking him for months. So I walked up to him in the dark while he was shoveling manure or something, and put my hands on his shoulders" She puts her hands on your shoulders. "And I said--
Well actually I don't remember what I said but he picked me up, pinned me to the wall, and we went at it for an hour. He must have been, like, 30 at the youngest."
"Wow," you say.
"Daddy never found out," Polyphema says. "I was down there almost every night for a while."
She takes a bite of her cliff bar. "Oh my gof," she says. "Thif if awful." She swallows it. "This was supposed to be chocolate!"
"It is chocolate. Have you never had a cliff bar?"
"No," she says. "Oh lord. It tastes like dirt."
"I'll finish it," you say.
"Be my guest, Zack. Be my guest." She sticks it in your mouth. "I got it because there was a man rock climbing on it. Ugh. I only have those and some water and a sandwich for later. Truth or Dare, Zack?"

>>630862
Truth.

Let us continue to be open and agreeable!

Dare.

It's not a proper date if it doesn't end in a trip to the hospital.

>>630862
Yeah cliff bars are pretty awful. Tell her she is not alone in this opinion.

And uh... I honestly don't care whether truth or dare at the moment, either should be fun!

Truth
Because I think she's going to ask the same thing and maybe we'll either get to create that backstory for Zack or learn a bit more about Zack. Zack is still a character and not a completely blank slate.

Either event is fun!

Truth.

>>630867
I've never had a Cliff bar, and despite the bad press, now I kinda want to.

>>630869
Hooray for character development!

Time for some more truth.

Enemy 2015/03/24(Tue)23:08 No. 630880 ID: 76e58f
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"Truth."
"You're gonna regret not going for the dare on this one," Polyphema says.
"Try me."
"Ok, Zack. Million dollar question." Polyphema's playing with your hair. "Who's winning?"
"Winning what?"
"You know what. Obviously it's not a contest and obviously we're all wonderful girls and obviously blah blah. Give me the skinny. Who's winning right now?"

"You do have very nice thighs on top of everything else, but GG is... sweet once you get to know her. I don't know Bika or Meg that well. I'd have a hard time choosing between you or GG, but... you."

>>630880
"Well, my head is between your legs right now, so..."

>>630880
Right now, at this very moment GG. We've had two complete dates and this date isn't complete yet.

>>630883
And right now, at this very moment Zack's head is in her lap.

>>630880
I'm gonna be honest GG is probably the best match for Zack. Similiar lifespans AND perspectives.

>>630884
Exactly.
Right now. At this particular moment in time.
Seriously, if we can stave off the actual, literal waifu war until we come up with a plan that would be ideal.

>>630886
Here's the plan: tell the truth. And we determine a lot of Zack's personality, including this. No real way to avoid debating which girl we prefer, although it's still not even close to an actual, literal war.

>>630887
No, I meant the war that might break out between the girls!

This ain't Tenchi Muyo. If GG and Poly got in a fight over Zack, someone's getting hurt. Badly!

We could just lie. If they ask, tell them they're winning. Even if they're not.

>>630888
>girls fighting over Zack
Don't you think that's more than a bit far-fetched? After all, they knew what they were getting into.

>>630890
Not cool. Truth or Dare is totally sacred, man. Plus lying about big shit isn't good for a relationship.

Enemy 2015/03/24(Tue)23:41 No. 630892 ID: e30e12
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"I don't know," you say. "GG has had two dates under her belt at the moment, but my head is kind of between your legs right now. Sooo a close you."

"Wow, Zack!" Polyphema says. "That was far less of an evasion than I was counting on it being. Kudos."
"Thanks."
"If it was true. Which I don't really care. I just like to see you sweat."
"Jerk."
"Raus, Zack!" Polyphema pushes you up a little bit and slips out from beneath you. "If I have a lead I need to press it. We're sleeping on the top of this big old rock tonight!"
"How far?"
"If we walk at a steady pace?" Polyphema asks. "Five hours."
"Oh joy."
"Onward and Upward, Zack Nguyen! And Truth me while we go."

>>630892
What were her parents like?

>>630894
This. Curious to see how closely related to the Kariket she is or if there's other royal families. Although Zack probably shouldn't say that bit out loud.

>>630892
"Are you a spy?"

Have you ever dated a woman before?

How many women has she dated?

Enemy 2015/03/25(Wed)00:20 No. 630906 ID: e30e12
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"Tell me about your parents."

"Meet the parents, huh?" Polyphema says. "My father was a bit of a hardass. Y'know. The gruff loving kind of man. He was a very wealthy farmer."
"What kind of crop?"
"Jalt. Which is basically cotton. Anyway he purchased himself a title of nobility. Not because he wanted it or anything but so he could marry my mother! Beautiful story."
"What was she?"
"A noblewoman, of course. Of leisure, Zackary. His polar opposite. They loved each other a great deal. Mom said they met at a ball her parents threw. He was one of the caterers. Apparently he smelled like straw and fertilizer and she was the only one who came to his table. Love at first sight."
"That's adorable," you say.
"Truth or dare?" Polyphema says.
"Truth," you say."

Enemy 2015/03/25(Wed)00:21 No. 630907 ID: e30e12
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"What about your parents?"
"Mom was an administrator type," you say. "Lots of cold calls, apparently. Dad was an engineer. Truth or dare?"
"Truth!"
"Have you ever dated a girl?"
"Loads. Truth or dare?"
"Truth."
"Have you ever dated a boy?"
"No, but I've kissed one."
"When?"
"Camp in 7th grade. Forest. We were all kind of drunk. It was actually a game of... Truth or dare."
"There yo go!"

You have been staring at Polyphema's ass for the last five minutes. It's been bobbing in front of you like a little ball on a sing-along video, and its influence on your attention is magnetic. You have no idea why you've never gone on a hike with a girl before.
The riding up of her left pant leg is a confirmation of the existence of a loving creator god.

"Zack?" she says.
"What?"
"I said truth or dare."

1]] Truth.
2]] Dare.
3]] Sorry. I was distracted by your ass.
4]] Your romper's riding up a bit.

>>630907
3. Also 2.

3 and 2.

>>630907
Glorious.

Tres y Dos.

>>630908
This seems like an excellent combination.

Enemy 2015/03/25(Wed)00:47 No. 630917 ID: e30e12
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"I'm sorry," you say. "I was distracted by your ass."
"Zack!" she says, feigning outrage. "You pervert. After I told you all about my parents and their poop table romance."
"Dare me," you say.

She stops and turns around.
"Good," she says.

She drops her backpack on the ground and leans against a tree.
She pulls her romper to one side. She's wearing a black thong. She pulls that to the side too.
"Make up for your wandering peepers, Zack," she says. "No touching me with your hands. No opening your eyes. Try and make me cum."

1]] Do it.
2]] Do it but cheat.
3]] Do it but cheat once she gets too into it to care.
4]] Ask for a mulligan.
5]] ________________

>>630917
wrap arms around tree, grind her against your knee.

>>630917
1!
Oculot we are not, but damn it if that's gonna stop us!
And no cheating!

>>630917
I want to say 3.

>>630918
I don't think that would work! There is an obvious solution here, you know.

eyes closed tongue of doom deploy.

Elbows on her hips. Apply cunnilingus.

>>630918
No! This is the time! The time to prove the strength of the tongues of Men!

>>630922
>>630923
Men of Earth! Together!

Looks like it's tongue time. Although agents might be watching.

>>630926
Then I hope they're takin' notes!

Enemy 2015/03/25(Wed)01:33 No. 630928 ID: e30e12
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"OK," you say. "Here goes."
"No peeking," Polyphema says.
"No peeking." You shut your eyes.

You drop to your knees and uncertainly feel for the tree. You touch smooth, goosebumpy skin and Polyphema swats your hand away and giggles. Eventually your fingers find the tree. You move your head forward until your nose pokes Polyphema's bellybutton and then you go lower.
You brush one of her fingers and can feel it quiver with anticipation.
She's soaked. You've never been with a human this wet before although you're not sure if that's because of Oculots or because of Polyphema.
She curls her fingers through your hair and then pushes your face deep into her crotch. She tastes strangely sweet, almost sugary. No offense to human girls, but it smells a lot better. She's not loose, really, but she is a distinctly exotic kind of inviting. Her hips squirm. You push your forearms into them from either side and lock her in place.

"Don't stop," she says. You want to tell her you never would, but your mouth is otherwise occupied. She groans, low and indulgent, and sinks down a little, pushing her back against the tree to hold herself up. Her thighs wrap around your ears. "There," you can hear her saying, although her voice is a little muffled. "There there there there there. I'm--"
Her voice catches. She screams. It echoes through the forest. You hear birds taking off.

"Well." She rises shakily to her feet and fumbles with her underwear. "You win this round."
"I don't think truth or dare is a winning/losing thing," you say. Your tongue is a little numb.
"We'll see," she says, shaking the last of it off and recovering her cognizance. "Because I'm playing to win. Say the thing."
"Truth or dare?"
"Dare."

>>630928
Perhaps "You can't wear any clothing for an hour"

>>630935
Or, "For the rest of our trip, you can't wear any clothing if you've orgasmed less than an hour ago."

>>630936
I think I'd prefer "Can't wear clothing if your last orgasm was over an hour ago." Much more productive.

>>630928
"Go nude for the rest of the day."

Lets try "Shoes only till we get there."

>>630952
...Yes, whatever time period we go with, shoes are important.

>>630956
Yes.

"You. Nude. Don't care how long. Keep the shoes."

Enemy 2015/03/25(Wed)15:27 No. 630967 ID: e30e12
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"Shoes only," you say. "Nothing else."

"Done." Polyphema unzips her romper. "How long?"

"I don't know yet. We'll see."

"Works for me! Let's get au naturale." She kicks her backpack toward you. "That counts as clothes so you're going to have to carry it."
"Bullshit," you say.
"I'm very proud of my shoulderblades," she says, wiggling out of her strapless bra. "I wouldn't want to deny you access. Carry this too."
She tosses her thong over her shoulder. It lands on your head.
"Two points!" she says. "Not bad for a lady with one eyeball's worth of depth perception. Do you want a truth or dare, or is this--" She shakes her hips and your eyes follow the motion "--a quality enough stopping point?"

1]] Truth me.
2]] Dare me.
3]] Let's move on.
4]] ______________

counter dare.

One more round. Truth.

>>630967
Which "shoulderblades"?

2. "Dare me, Lady Godiva."

>>630970
Say this.

>>630970
This, but truth.

>>630970
This.

>>630969
>>630974
But you guys, dare has SO much more promise for fun!

No need to stop now, 2.

perfect line, do the dare

>>630987
One does try.

Enemy 2015/03/26(Thu)10:32 No. 631055 ID: 6b7f15
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"Dare me, Godiva," you say.
"OK." Polyphema turns around. You stand at attention in more ways than one.
"I dare you... hmmm."
"Take your time," you say.
"I dare you to turn you interior monologue into an exterior monologue," Polyphema declares. "For ten minutes."
"What does that mean?"
"Exactly what it sounds like. You're a very calculated man, Zackary Nguyen. I can hear the wheels turning behind your eyes every time you're put on the spot. From now on if it crosses your mind you speak it, no matter what it is."

>In case it wasn't clear, you guys are the ones crossing Zack's mind.

Well, fuck me sideways half way to Texas.

That's going to be a very simple monologue with her naked. Butts.

Alright, does that make us even? I lost track.

Alright this can't be that hard, could be but it doesn't have to. I wonder if she will get a tan hiking like that, can she even get tan? Hope she doesn't get any ticks that would suck, maybe we should put on some more bug spray. She said earlier that her powers could be used express love, maybe we should try that out later.

>>631055
You know a lot of these thoughts are probably completely unfit for other people to hear, we have a MASSIVE stupidity filter.

...I wonder if the people trailing us are watching us right now.

>>631059
>She said earlier that her powers could be used express love, maybe we should try that out later.
No wait, she said that's lethal. Ah well. That bug spray thing's still a good idea. Should I get naked, too? Eh, I'll see what she thinks.

>>631055
Ten minutes!? We're going to be talking nonstop!
She's really got a thing for making our tongue tired, huh? ;)

>>631065
>She's really got a thing for making our tongue tired, huh?
And tied, too. Has she ever gotten a knot in her tongue? Can oculots do that? I bet it'd be uncomfortable.

Ok, so here's how we handle this. As you progress, you are going to poetically describe every curve and nuance of Polyphena's body and exactly how they make you feel. That'll be at least 3 minutes, but will get boring fast, so then you have delve into all the mystery and questions you have about polyphena. I think the more honest you are with those questions the more you'll actually get out of her, because she essentially dared you to "truth" for ten minutes, and maybe just maybe she'll reciprocate with some honesty.

Perverted and cold-shouldered calculations, eh? You're in for it now, Poly.

I was thinking of making this the last one beforehand, anyways, so I guess we're stuck with this now. It's a lot that flies through my head, did you just want that which stands out, or all of it? Because if it's the latter, I'll probably end up rambling the whole night away.

man does it hurt or is it uncomfortable when her boobs jiggle when she hikes like thats a whole lot of jiggle hot damn oh my god
im honestly wondering bc id have to hold my damn boobs if i ever did something like this LMAO

>>631078
Our feminine side shows itself!

Oh.
Well.
Okay then. So does truth or dare continue after those ten minutes?

Poly, you're going to hear a LOT about ass and thighs. I am a very crude man in my brain. Almost apeish.

Enemy 2015/03/26(Thu)14:16 No. 631092 ID: 6b7f15
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The two of you walk the trail while you babble everything that comes into your brain.

>>631056
"Are you a southern oil baron in your brain or something?"
>>631069
"All of it, doll."
>>631057
"I know. I don't mind."
>>631058
"I'm not sure. Maybe if you stripped too."
>>631059
"Zack if I were to try that on you your head would--
>>631064
"Exactly.
And I wouldn't say no."
>>631062
"I'm going to assume that's a joke and refrain from setting you on fire."
>>631065
She giggles.
>>631066
"I can kind of do a square knot but it hurts."
>>631078
"It doesn't hurt TOO much but it's certainly not comfortable." Polyphema crosses her arms. "I hope you're enjoying enough for both of us."
>>631084
"Aren't we all? If I said half the things I was thinking you'd probably run away screaming, Zack. We don't need to stop playing just because you're in the middle of brain jumble purgatory. Truth me! I'll pick my favorite."

>>631092
First and foremost: is she having a good time?

Man we never said the "which shoulderblades" bit. I liked that line.

Uhm her name no I actually like tge mysteriousness. Although if we go too long without learning it she'll be Poly forever in our minds.

Pronouns are being converted for us, right? We don't have to worry about that?

Ooh how about the worst thing you've thought today? Make it sort of even.

Wonder if I should hold onto those instead.

>>631098
I was mostly joking about the "which shoulderblades" thing.

She is a pointy thing, though, isn't she?

Truth. Tell me... What was your job on the other side?

I have no idea how our mouth is keeping up with a stream of consciousness running under pressure and busy being self aware and questioning itself while under observation.

Have I managed to make myself look like an idiot yet?

...is getting everything like this what's it's normally like for you? The eyeball brain lock thing? Is that what I'm doing?

>If I said half the things I was thinking you'd probably run away screaming, Zack
I'd think it would be delivery that would be more messed up than anything. It's hard to be coy and mysterious if you can't plan or leave bits out. It would kind of mess up the flow of humor, too.

I was born in a water moon. Some people, especially its inhabitants, called it a planet, but as it was only a little over two hundred kilometres in diameter, 'moon' seems the more accurate term. The moon was made entirely of water, by which I mean it was a globe that not only had no land, but no rock either, a sphere with no solid core at all, just liquid water, all the way down to the very centre of the globe.

If it had been much bigger the moon would have had a core of ice, for water, though supposedly incompressible, is not entirely so, and will change under extremes of pressure to become ice. (If you are used to living on a planet where ice floats on the surface of water, this seems odd and even wrong, but nevertheless it is the case.) The moon was not quite of a size for an ice core to form, and therefore one could, if one was sufficiently hardy, and adequately proof against the water pressure, make one's way down, through the increasing weight of water above, to the very centre of the moon.

Where a strange thing happened.

For here, at the very centre of this watery globe, there seemed to be no gravity. There was colossal pressure, certainly, pressing in from every side, but one was in effect weightless (on the outside of a planet, moon or other body, watery or not, one is always being pulled towards its centre; once at its centre one is being pulled equally in all directions), and indeed the pressure around one was, for the same reason, not quite as great as one might have expected it to be, given the mass of water that the moon was made up from.

This was, of course,

>>631122
What are you doing?

>>631124
Seeing whether we can get Zack to seem schizophrenic, whether Polyphema correctly suspects we're symbiotic noncorporeal entities in Zack's psyche, or Zack backs out of the dare.

>>631125
>Seeing whether we can get Zack to seem schizophrenic
He's not.
>whether Polyphema correctly suspects we're symbiotic noncorporeal entities in Zack's psyche
She doesn't, and we're not.
>Zack backs out of the dare.
He won't.

This an interesting trip so far, sure glad we decided to go. After our ten minutes are up we should probably give her clothes back.

>>631135
Yeah, we probably should.

Or at least give her bra back. She said hanging free like that is uncomfortable.

Uh... the sexual tension has passed the boiling point some time ago and I'd say it's time to ditch the games and make a move.

>>631141
She's a very experienced lady. Ratcheting up the tension well past 11 is not only feasible, it's advisable.

>>631092
Is she honestly having a good time, though?

It seems like it, but if we heard it from her we would know we aren't screwing up somehow.

Enemy 2015/03/26(Thu)21:55 No. 631176 ID: e30e12
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>>631094
"A fantastic one. I haven't been hiking in years. It's a bit nippy, though. And that question doesn't count."
>>631098
"There's your truth. The worst thing is that I thought about how easy it would be to set that t.v. clown Anna Borica on fire. She was on minute 3 of carefully explaining why she's not racist but we're all monsters."
>>631108
You already have an idea of the kind of thing Polyphema got up to on the Other Side from your last date, so you don't say this.
>>631122
You're not an unhinged basket case who quotes Ian M. Banks, so you don't say this either.
>>631104
"I'm beveled where it counts, doll."
>>631103
"Like there."
>>631110
>"Have I managed to make myself look like an idiot yet?"
"Of course you look like an idiot, Zack. This is Truth or dare."
>"...is getting everything like this what's it's normally like for you? The eyeball brain lock thing? Is that what I'm doing?"
"Not exactly. I wouldn't say there's anything comparable."
>>631135
>"This an interesting trip so far, sure glad I decided to go."
She beams. "I'm glad you're here."
"After my ten minutes are up I should probably give your clothes back."
"That's a fair trade. My breasts thank you for it."
>>631141
"Oh?" she says. She stops walking and turns around. Her arms drop from her chest. "Has it?"
>>631172
"Oh?" She takes a swaying step toward you and traces your chest with a finger. "Is it?"
>>631173
Her finger travels down your chest, across your navel, and hooks itself on your waistband. She twangs it against your stomach. "If you were, I wouldn't tell you. But you aren't."
Her hips brush lightly against yours. "I think we're good for that dare, Zack. I'd save your breath for climbing. If we get to the top by nightfall I have a surprise for you."
"What kind?"
"The good kind."
"Do you want your clothes back?" you ask.
"I'd love them."
You hand her her bra and she slides back into it. You find her thong but she closes your fingers around it. "Oh, I don't need that" she says. Her breath is warm. It smells kind of like honey. "Be a doll. Keep an eye on it for me till we're at the top. And let's hustle. I want to crest this sucker."

Your shoulders are already aching from carrying all this stuff. Shawangunk Ridge is a taller order than you anticipated.

1]] The pain is worth the price. Hustle!
2]] "Can't we camp earlier?"
3]] "If you take a turn carrying some stuff I could go faster."
4]] "Do I still need to carry your backpack?"
5]] Kiss her.
6]] Cop a feel.
7]] _____________

>>631176
4. 5 ........6

>>631176
If it doesn't hurt it doesn't count!

Is there enough time for a hydration and snack break, however?

1, 4, hydrate if needed. Don't think you need to stop for that.

Probably 4, but definitely 1 and definitely not 2.

1, 4, 6. Maybe not her backpack, but she should carry something.

4, 1, and 5.

>>631176
1, 4, 5.
Let's hustle up! If she wants us to keep carrying the backpack, so be it. And of course, kiss ze girl.

Enemy 2015/03/26(Thu)23:57 No. 631193 ID: e30e12
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"Do I still need to carry your backpack?" you ask.
"Oh! Right!" She takes it from you and shoulders it on. "That was lovely while it lasted."
"If you need me to carry it--"
"I'm talking about the nudity," she says.
"Didn't it kind of hurt your boobs?"
"I like it when you look at me, Zack," she says.
"I like looking at you."
"Then we have an excellent working relationship."
You start to kiss her. She blocks you with her fingertip.
"Ah ah ah," she says. "There will be time enough for that when we're at the top."
"Seriously?"
She grins at you and turns on her heel. "Seriously. Vamanoose!"
You roll your shoulders, take a swig from your water bottle, and get moving.

Polyphema has a surprising amount of endurance. She never slows down, and doesn't betray any kind of fatigue.
Maybe that's because she's not carrying a bunch of stuff, 'cause you are struggling. By the third hour you can't really feel your feet anymore.
"Zack! Look!" Polyphema says. "Waterfall!"
"Huff. Cool. Guh."
"Zack? You need your load lightened?"
"No. No I'm good."
"Ever the stoic, Zack."
"It's not as bad as it looks."
Polyphema breaks a limb off a tree and hands it to you. "Grab this, mountain man. Don't worry. It'll be worth it."

Enemy 2015/03/26(Thu)23:57 No. 631194 ID: e30e12
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Your legs are shaking as you finally near the top.
Polyphema is breathing hard.
"Almost, Zack," she pants. "We'll find a place to... hah... rest."
"You said that two rest places ago," you say.
"Other side of the mountain," Polyphema says. "It'll all be worth it. Other side. It'll all... yes. Oh my god. Look at that."
You hurry up to where she's standing and look.
The sun is sinking below the mountains, and as it goes it dyes the sky a glorious golden-purple. The trees almost glow, swaying in the evening air.
Polyphema grabs your shoulder and kisses your neck. "Look."
"Wow," you say, quietly.
"We should find a place to camp," Polyphema says. "Somewhere flat and unobstructed."
She heads up the path to where the trees are thinning out. "Just for the record this isn't the surprise," she calls over her shoulder. "It's good surprise mood lighting but it isn't it. Bring the tent!"

You find good flat ground and get the tent off your shoulders. Polyphema unpacks it excitedly and then pauses. "Can I see the instructions?" she asks. You fish them out of the bag.
"This iiiis not what visitor tents are like." Polyphema turns the instructions sideways. "Um. I was going to wow you with my incredible tentsetting skills."

1]] It's OK. I was a boyscout. I can do this.
2]] It's OK. We can just follow the instructions.
3]] Hey. I schlep it you build it, girl. Show me what you can do.
4]] The tent can wait.
5]] ____________________

>>631194
1 because FUUUUUUCK TENTS

>>631194
2, if you go without the instructions you miss a support joint and that's no fun

2. May as well teach her how to set up earth tents.

>>631194
2.
Precious one-eyed babe. Let us look to the wisdom of the manufacturer. This tent shall not be our better.

Enemy 2015/03/27(Fri)01:08 No. 631204 ID: e30e12
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"It's OK," you say. "If we just follow these things it'll come out ok."
"No no I have this," Polyphema says.
"If we miss a support joint we're going to regret it," you say.
"Oh fine." Polyphema pulls the struts out of the pile of stuff. "Tell me where all this goes."

It's not long before the tent is up. The sky has dimmed to a deep uniform violet, with strands of yellow cloud drifting near the horizon and an inky blue high above your head. The first stars are coming out.

"YES!" Polyphema dives inside the tent. "Mmmm. Fresh tent smell." She rolls around a little and then pivots so she's sticking her head out of the front flap.
"Paging Zackary Nguyen," she says. "Your surprise is in here."

Enemy 2015/03/27(Fri)01:09 No. 631205 ID: e30e12
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You climb inside and she sits back.
"Hold on," she says, and pulls her backpack over. She starts rummaging through it.
"I kind of thought the surprise was sex," you say.
"Zack Zack Zack," Polyphema admonishes, pulling out a cliff bar and tossing it lightly out the front of the tent. "You and I both know that I am going to fuck you silly. By no means is that a surprise. What am I if I'm predictable?"
"Not you."
"Exactly. Aha." She pulls a long, thin scarf from her bag, made of a weird, smooth, sterile-looking stretchy material. "Here it is."
"You got me a scarf?"
"It's not for you, doll. It's for me." Polyphema pushes her backpack away with her foot. "And it's not a scarf: It's a xenoneural inhibitor. Have you heard of them?"
"No."
"That's because they're a state secret. I have connections." She rubs her thumb along it. "This little number is a human-designed dampener of my spooky Oculot powers. For the first few years of my time on Earth, I was required to wear one every single day. If you were ever wondering how your side managed to hold onto Oculot prisoners without them blowing everyone's brains out, here's your answer."
"Why do you have one?"
"A couple of reasons," Polyphema says. "The first is that wearing an inhibitor while it's active actually produces a very pleasurable sedative high. The second, and most important, is that it only inhibits. For a girl like me who's been around for a while and knows her way around her brain, it doesn't keep me from using my powers: it only muffles them. You were wondering about my, what did you call it, 'eyeball brain lock thing' before? How would you like to find out, Zack?"
"My brain won't explode?"
Polyphema shakes her head no. "It won't be quite as all-cylinders vivid as if you were an Oculot, but if I put this on and link with you, it'll be something similar."
"Have you done this before?"
"I have."
"When?"
"That I can't tell you, Zack."
"But it's safe?"
"The worst thing that could happen is if it lasts too long you might get a bit of a headache," Polyphema says. "If I promise not to melt you, and you promise not to poke into the parts of me I'm not ready to show you, I'd like to share this with you. What do you say, Zack?"

1]] I'm game.
2]] It would be an honor.
3]] I'm not sure about this, but if you are...
4]] I don't know. Let me think about it for a while.
5]] This is a little too spooky for me, Polyphema. Maybe we should find something fun to do outside your brain.
6]] I have no way of knowing my head won't explode. Sorry but no.
7]] _________________

1, definitely.

Hell. Yes.
111111.

1
but add if you stumble into a secret by accident because of lack of training mindscape travel that it isn't your fault.

>>631205
2 I'm pretty sure it is in fact an honor.

Hmmmmmm... she's got state connections? I bet she wound up mind-melding with someone as a way to prove she was not a spy. Also, possibly, to deliver secrets from the other side. There's been vague suspicion she's a spy, but I bet most people thought she was a spy for the Kariket... it's the other way around, isn't it? She was a spy for US. Wait how would that even work? Wouldn't other Oculots know her secrets just by eye-talking to her?

>>631205
3 then 2.
"I'm not sure about this, but if you are... it would be an honor."

Ah, so that's what that thing in the mirror was. Cool. Also, this is def going to be intense and intimate, so let's get ready.

Wonder if she'll stumble onto our childhood and see our first invasion through our eyes?

Enemy 2015/03/27(Fri)03:33 No. 631224 ID: e30e12
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"I'm game," you say. "Let's do this."
"OK." Polyphema says. "I just have to--" She ties the inhibitor loosely around her neck. It starts to pulse with a faint glow. "There it is. Oooooh. Oh. Mmmmmmmm."
Her head droops. Her eye closes.

"Polyphema?" you ask.
"Zack," she whispers. "Come here, lover."
You shuffle closer. She breathes deep and wraps her arms around you.
"Zack. Zaack." Her fingers curl around your collar.

Enemy 2015/03/27(Fri)03:33 No. 631225 ID: e30e12
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"See with me."

Polyphema 2015/03/27(Fri)03:33 No. 631228 ID: e30e12
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You pop into my mind and flail a little before regaining your composure. It's adorable.

Welcome, Zackary Nguyen, to my brain.
It's a little featureless right now, I know. Don't comment.
Anyway there's a few things we can do here. Let's start with the most familiar and work our way to the weird, shall we?

I'm remembering a day: it was the last truly happy day I ever had on Golboria.
The sun was up and brilliant. I was lounging on the roof of the Temple of Martial Potential, on the outskirts of my father's lands. I had a really good book whose title I forget. I was barely reading it. The day was too nice.

Somewhere very far away, the Kariket's army was marching. Thousands of Floaters, tens of thousands of Warriors in bright brass armor, hundreds of thousands of bridled, bitted skuts. They were always marching somewhere, you know. Very into marching.

We're in Golboria now, and it's around 30 years ago. The world is our oyster. Think It's a Wonderful Life and I'm Clarence Odbody.
What do you want to see first?

Titties.

>>631228
WOW.

You have the homefield advantage, honey. I'm just a visitor.

Surprise me. God knows you're good at it.

A romantic dinner for two overlooking a ship filled harbor.

let's see a golboria sunset.

Just take us on a tour of a little bit of it all.