>>696462
>Wank while saying this.
FTFY.

>>696449
Do NOT knock when you return. You might catch her masturbating.

>>696456
Wow, this woman really care about er job. That hard-working attitude is really attractive, don't you think? Also, try to find out what it is she's reading.
After you say this >>696457, of course.

Charlemagne 2016/01/22(Fri)12:58 No. 696468 ID: 3a9db6
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You: “I think I know a way I can put it back in.”

You make it clear on your face that you’re into her, and that finally gets a full smile from her.

Miss Angela: “That’s, wow, that’s very forward of you, but…”

You: “But?”

Miss Angela: “Well, I… kind of have been… corresponding with someone out of town.”

>>696468
Well, which one is it? "Kind of have been" or "have been"? Because the "kinda" part really implies it's nothing definitive. Plus, if she wasn't interested in cat boner, she would certainly make it abundantly clear.

Well, that'll make persuading her a little more effort. Back off for now and you can consider a longer-term strategy.

Say good for her, and make a crack about how she must need to go out of town for someone to "correspond" with, given the imbalances around here. Maybe it'd persuade her to mention something about why. This town and it's gosh-darn mysteries. If you want to start up with the undercutting already, you could say you're glad she has someone to help her relieve tension. Most likely she doesn't actually get that help from said correspondent, which will give her some doubts and maybe open her up to looking at you for it. Bit of a dick move, though, bro. At least try find out who it would be that you're stealing her away from - if for nothing else, then just in case it turns out to be some seven foot tall biker who'll want to introduce you to the lower end of your own spine.

I was going to suggest offering her a backrub to alleviate tension, but she'll be too on guard for implications in that, now.

>>696468
Aw, that's great. Is he a handsome devil?

Oh that reminds me of the quest to get another tenant in the Plath house. Maybe he wants to come visit!

Charlemagne 2016/01/22(Fri)13:25 No. 696474 ID: 3a9db6
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You: “That’s good, that’s good. I can see why you might have to go out of town. I’m sure he treats you right.”

Miss Angela: “Oh, he does. He writes me poems and loveletters, and he calls me Song Bird. He’s so sweet and kind.”

You: “Well if you ever need a little tension relief, I’m here for ya.”

Miss Angela: “I know he’ll relieve my tension. Some day he will. I’m sure.”

You: “I know he will. Say, that reminds me, he can come stay at the Plath House if he comes to town. Wouldn’t that be swell? Big beautiful old house?”

Miss Angela: “Oh! Maybe! Yes… surely he wouldn’t want to stay with me at my house so soon.”

So soon? How long have they been corresponding?

>>696474
Tell her to make a suggestion to him to come visit. It would kinda help her neighbours out.

>>696468
You control the flow of correspondence, when the mailwoman is too lazy to pick it up. If not blackmail, it'd be useful to learn what she likes and doesn't from her correspondence, and later present yourself as a local option.

If he's going to stay any time soon, that means it's time to find better food for the Plath House, for his (and your) sake! Marcie or Penny should have some information about food in this town, or even provide it themselves.

Maybe find out what's up with that warehouse? Lookin' more and more suspicious as we go along.

Might also be a place where a few missing things might not be noticed, if you catch me.

Song Bird? I think we found SB.

>>696483
You, sir, have the perception of a hawk.

Charlemagne 2016/01/22(Fri)13:58 No. 696487 ID: 3a9db6
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You quickly recall the outbound love letter from the post office.

You: “So soon? How long have you two been corresponding?”

Miss Angela blushes.

Miss Angela: “Uh… well, about five months. But, you know, people are busy and everything…”

You: “Oh yes, definitely.”

She yawns, which then makes you yawn.

Miss Angela: “I’m going to have to finish all this in the morning. I’m so sleepy! Have a good night, Mister Chuck.”

You bid her good night and think about where to go for the evening, if anywhere. Thank god tomorrow’s Friday.

Go to the Shoppe and meet the tailor!

Either case that warehouse a little, investigate some new clothes (you'll need another cardigan eventually), or get back early to comfort the elder Plath some more.

We should go look into that farmer if it isn't too late in the day. We could see if he could get apples for the shoppe stop and maybe some alcohol for the cafe. I think the town could use a little more freedom between internet content filters and prohibition.

What time is it, is it close to our date?

>>696505
That's Saturday. Today is Thursday. (In-quest.)

Visit Naz's domain.

Go to shoppe and start hitting on the deer girl and meet the tailor as well.

>>696479
Wanted to point out that this man is a genius. Also chuck should now greet everyone with a "Banswa!".

>>696487
IDK, from the sound of it this guy might just be a pipe dream, I have a feeling that we'll have some drama with this when he does come to Coxwette

Hmm, maybe we should start doing some food quests, how hard would it be getting new food for Plath or apples for the other thingy?

Charlemagne 2016/01/23(Sat)19:59 No. 696710 ID: 3a9db6
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Tampering with the mail doesn't faze you much. You've done worse.

Off to the Shoppe Stoppe again. Ellen is there, but the tailor’s shop in the back seems to be closed for the evening.

Ellen: “Hello. What can I help you with.”

Tell her you like her cute smile, and then ask for any information regarding the tailor and the warehouse! Surely a general store has connections to it.

Charlemagne 2016/01/23(Sat)20:20 No. 696712 ID: 3a9db6
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You: “Just dropping by, Ellen. You’re so cute when you smile - you should do it more often.”

Ellen: “You think so? Do you need anything?”

You: “Well, I was a little curious about the tailor.”

Ellen: “She works nine to five PM. She just left a bit ago.”

You: “Ah, ok. I’ll catch her tomorrow, then. Do you know anything about that warehouse?”

Ellen: “That thing hasn’t been used in years. It’s just full of old junk.”

>>696712
Welp, time to investigate the warehouse!

Will she let us in? We can make it worth her while if she does. Surely there's a bed hidden somewhere in all that old junk that he can christen with her.

Charlemagne 2016/01/23(Sat)20:31 No. 696715 ID: 3a9db6
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You: “Can you let me in there?”

Ellen: “I can’t. It’s all chained up, and there’s barbed wire on the fence. I guess…”

>>696715
There's always... bolt cutters.

Well it's a general store. Gotta be something in general that'd help break in.

A good place to stash things and hang out, but best done at night. Something to cut through and a flashlight might be good to take, if the store has either

She's a dead-end on this front, regardless. At least you can start telling her how much you'd like to keep her smiling, cheek-to-cheek!

Wait it's already after 5? What time is it? May be best to see if we can't try to contact Lorraine.

Charlemagne 2016/01/23(Sat)20:58 No. 696727 ID: 3a9db6
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You: “Totally unrelated, but do you sell bolt cutters here?”

Ellen: “Oh… no, sorry, we don’t have those.”

You: “Hacksaws? Unrelated.”

Ellen shakes her head.

You: “Well, thanks anyway. And Ellen…”

Ellen looks up.

You: “Smile, sweetie.”

Charlemagne 2016/01/23(Sat)20:58 No. 696728 ID: 3a9db6
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Ellen: “Yeah…”

Ellen smiles.

Well, it’s just a little after 5PM. You’ll have to find someone who has tools. You can’t imagine a town, even one this tiny, without basic tools.

You could ask that hyena lady who was digging. Also you forgot to introduce yourself!

Don't say sweetie you weirdo! Lofty timeeeee!

Farmer Davey might have some too but I dunno if you want to try that. You might get there after dark and spook him.

Maybe Rachel would have some? Also yo, buy a watch while we're here cause time management is important. Or a pocket watch if she doesn't have wrist ones.

>>696732
If you do go to the farm, make sure you holler out so that he knows you're there... And in case he's in the fields.

Charlemagne 2016/01/23(Sat)21:39 No. 696739 ID: 3a9db6
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You’ll probably wait until at least tomorrow to head up to the farm. You don’t know how far off it is, and you don’t want to show up after dark and get shotgunned by some crazy guy. You head back uptown to Town Square in search of Rachel the ditch digger. She seemed to have the most access to tools. She’s nowhere to be found, even though her ditch is still there. It is roped off for safety, but is otherwise empty.

>>696739
Hmm... check the alley?

Charlemagne 2016/01/23(Sat)21:53 No. 696741 ID: 3a9db6
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You hear a faint echo coming from the alley, and walk over to peer in. Rachel is there, doing what could potentially be considered, by a layman’s unqualified definition, dancing.

Rachel: “H-ha… ta ta… ha ta ta…”

Rachel: “Non! Tout mal! Modi!”

>>696741
watch from the doorway like the weird creepazoid you know you are

Quietly watch her for a bit.

>>696741
Backtrack a bit, and approach again only this time say "Bonjour?" as though you aren't sure if she's actually there or not. No need to let her know you saw anything.

>>696741
Masturbate to the sight.

Is she danceing on the pipes

She's been working so hard, so now she's cutting loose

Good time to say hello to her, though!

Charlemagne 2016/01/23(Sat)22:28 No. 696752 ID: 3a9db6
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You try not to laugh.

You: “Bonjour!”

apologize for startling her. tell her you like her moves.

Join in on the dancing, ask if she'll teach you!

Avoid lying outrageously. Ask if she ever thought about taking lessons.

Ask her if she needs a "dance partner", because you can show her some "moves"!

Remember, you still don't speak french. If you want to compliment her moves and can't find the words, try clapping. If you want to join her, try doing a little bow and offering your hand.

Magnifique!

Charlemagne 2016/01/24(Sun)01:24 No. 696777 ID: 3a9db6
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You clap and smile. Rachel storms over to you.

Rachel: “You going to weff at me? Dat it? Go ‘head, weff!”

You summon what little discipline you have to avoid laughing, and offer your hand.

You: “I’m not going to laugh, but I might dance with you.”

For a moment, Rachel isn’t sure how to respond.

Charlemagne 2016/01/24(Sun)01:24 No. 696778 ID: 3a9db6
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To your great surprise, she takes it.

>>696778
Show her your moves

Considering she's like twice your mass and it looks like mostly muscle, I hope you do know how to dance, boy.

>>696778
Can you waltz?

That's it! Interpretive dance will surely cross the language barrier. Woo her with all your skill.

>>696778
You know I only just noticed. In silhouette out ears look a bit like horns. Between that and the toothy grin we've got I am feeling a deal with the devil vibe from this image.

>>696783
I think that's obvious since Chuck is a silver-tongued devil who wants to drive all these townswomen to sin.

Awwww yeeeee. Chuck just do the dance you know best, God knows we can't help you here.

Charlemagne 2016/01/24(Sun)11:17 No. 696798 ID: 3a9db6
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You dance with Rachel. She gets frustrated when you try to talk to her, but she takes to dancing happily. She handles a little rougher than you’re used to, but for her size, she’s actually not half bad.There isn’t any music, but the scuffs of both of your shoes against the pavement provides enough rhythm.

When you finish, Rachel giggles. Her voice is a husky alto, and she does not exactly ooze femininity, but it still manages to be a little bit charming.

This gives me an idea... When we see Ramona again we should suggest a karaoke competition. This will maybe rake in people to come to the inn AND everyone gets to have a swell time.

>>696801
I think it may be a good idea on focusing on the quest where we improve Plath house's cooking before we try attracting guests who may not be willing to hide how bad it is.

For now let's give her a fond farewell, there has to be some in the early parts of the book you picked up, and then we can go back and see about Lorraine.

Alright, time to bring up the tools. Ask if she knows where you can get some.

Charlemagne 2016/01/24(Sun)14:10 No. 696815 ID: 3a9db6
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You have never failed to communicate in the world’s most universal language: pelvic thrusting. You’re not really ready to start speaking French yet, though.

You: “That was a lot of fun. Did you have fun?”

Rachel: “Wi. Yes… they make fun of me to dance because I am… er, do you say big?”

Rachel: “Do not tell a word about this.”

You: “My lips are sealed.”

She looks at you, her mouth hanging open a bit.

You: “Meaning I won’t tell anyone. See, shut. Mouth closed.”

Rachel: “Yes. Thank you… thank you… eu… about not laughin-guh.”

You: “Oh, I wanted to ask: do you have any bolt cutters that I could use?”

Rachel: “Bult coot-air? Ssssorry, I don’t know what is…”

You know, for when you have a lock, but, er, "lost" the key, so you need to, ah, snip-snip?

Something that can cut chains. Or fences.
Cut thick metal.

You from this town, or passing through?

Charlemagne 2016/01/24(Sun)15:01 No. 696824 ID: 3a9db6
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You make various attempts to describe and mime the tool that you are looking for.

You: “You know… to cut a chain? Or a fence?”

Rachel: “Ah… oh… coupe-boulons… eh… yes. No, no. You can’t have those. Why?”

You know cutting the chain is probably a bad idea anyway. People might notice when the chain closing the gate is shut. What I think we may need is just a really thick rug to throw over the fence to cover the barbed wire. That way we can just climb the fence, and no evidence will be left that someone got past the fence.

>>696824
Perhaps we should actually go to the warehouse itself and look around. Maybe there are ways in that you'll be able to see that the innocent, uninterested locals wouldn't think of.

Say you found a really old safe and you were curious about what's inside. But you haven't even asked the owner if you could, it was just a thought for the chance she'd say yes. No point bothering to ask her if there'd be no way to open it.

how the heck would you use bolt cutters on a safe

>>696824
Tell her you were thinking about sneaking into the abandoned warehouse. Just for fun.

Charlemagne 2016/01/24(Sun)15:40 No. 696836 ID: 3a9db6
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You: “Well, between you and me, I was thinking about checking out that old warehouse…”

Rachel: “Do you know whose job eet ees to keep people out of de warehouse?”

You: “Uh, who?”

It takes a moment before you realize that you have pulled a Marcie.

You: “Oooh. OH.”

Well you know what they say about curiosity and cats right?

>>696836
Ask if there's anything even in there anymore.

Charlemagne 2016/01/24(Sun)16:24 No. 696841 ID: 3a9db6
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You: “Well, is there even anything in there anymore?”

Rachel: “Last I checked… juss a bunch of garb-azh.”

Its just everyone was acting like it was some big huge horrible secret. It got me all worked up wanting to know what was going on.

Anyways if you ever need a dance partner again let me know. I had a good time.

Charlemagne 2016/01/24(Sun)16:34 No. 696843 ID: 3a9db6
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You: “Sorry. Everyone was just acting like it is a huge secret.”

Rachel: “Eh… secret? What do you say…”

You: “A conspiracy? A… oh, never mind.”

Rachel: “Mwe- beh… sorry, I… I’m so zzztupid. I cannot talk.”

You: “No, no. You’re not. You speak better English than I will ever speak French.”

Rachel: “Kreyòl ayisyen… my French is… bad. I’m so ssstupid. Please-”

You: “I had a good time dancing with you. Just tell me if you even want to dance with me again.”

You smile and touch her arm. She pulls away and folds her arms over her chest.

Rachel: “Thank you. Will.”

Yay, a friend!

Wish her a lovely evening and return to the Plath house then.

Tell her your name already, you rude person.

>>696843
It's getting late, do you think we have any time to do something before we have to hit the hay?

Ask if she knows any other languages?

>>696843
Ask what she's packing down there. You've heard ladies of her type have the opposite's parts.

Does she got a dick or not is what I'm saying.

>>696858

Do not ask this. This is incredibly rude.

>>696858
That's speciest. Only some subspecies of hyena have pseudopenis.

Charlemagne 2016/01/24(Sun)18:15 No. 696865 ID: 3a9db6
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You don’t think that asking her if she has a penis is wise, though you have heard the rumors. You bid Rachel farewell and let her go on with her business.

And you’ve never been in bed with a hyena. Interesting prospect. You’re sick of walking around town, though, so you go back to the Plath House. Hm, it seems Ramona forgot to give you a key to the front door. You knock.

Charlemagne 2016/01/24(Sun)18:16 No. 696867 ID: 3a9db6
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Ramona opens the door.

Ramona: “Oh… hello Chuck. I was just tidying up.”



END CHAPTER 1

Where the... heck did she pull that from?

Probably something she pulled out of the attic that hasn't been used in three generations.

Game over

>>696867
oh god sally might see you

>>696867
Worst fucking cliffhanger ever!