A suitable gift? How about a kiss!

>>91767
(But then we wouldn't be as compatible. And, as a toad, we're much more bite-sized)

I say, hold off on any physical activities. Go the mental route.

Do you play Go? Majongg? Wait.. you wouldn't have a set most likely. So, pointless to offer a game while discussing strategies for the bandits.

>>91767
Oh, yes. Let's.

>>91771
Hey man, as a toad, you'd be amazed what we could do with that tongue.

[You know what, screw sleep. Lemme get some coffay and lets do this thing.]

>>91806
Dig deep!

>>91778
>THIS IS A LEGITIMATE SUGGESTION.

>YOU SHOULD FOLLOW IT IMMEDIATELY.

>>91778
Keep Calm, Go the mental route, Foxes love mental stimulation, riddles, puzzles, games, perhaps even... the Oldest Game?

>>91815
no.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)17:01 No. 91867 ID: 426169
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"So, uh. What kind of trouble are the bandits causing?"
"The usual. Killing more animals than they eat, cutting down trees for their huts and suchlike. Sometimes they try to hunt this one and others. Unsuccessfully of course. But mostly bring too much attention to the Valley. Their presence will bring others. More bandits will follow, and so will soldiers, eventually. The queen cannot allow that."
"Well, is violence necessary? I mean, would it be all right if they left voluntarily?"
"Such noble sentiment. But yes, this one believes the queen would accept such an outcome. As long as the brigands leave, this one and others will not care how. Persuade them, if you wish and can. Or steal the cursed blade. Or break all their spines. This one cares not."
"I... guess I'll decide when I see the situation first hand."
"Most wise choice."
"So... What would be a suitable gift for the Ogres?"
"Various things, this one believes. Gold and jewels perhaps, the Ogres are particular to shine and glitter. Or strong spirits, the more the better. An item of great power wouldn't go amiss. Or an unbedded woman, if you can find one."
"Thank you for lending me your wisdom."
"This one is glad to be of service."
"So, lady Min... Do you enjoy games?"
"Depends on the game. What did you have in mind?"

Strip poker.

Suggestion 2009/12/14(Mon)17:03 No. 91872 ID: 15f6d6
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Tell her to close her eyes...

>>91867
Mental note: A giant gold urn, covered in glittery gems and whatnot, filled with the most potent spiritis you can find= AWESOME GIFT.

Also, Oldest Game, why not. Just so long as we are gracious.

>>91874
And play the game while making your way back to the woods she hales from. Might as well start the journey now.

>>91874
Majong, Go, or... the Oldest Game.

How about one of those games where one picks a subject, and you take turns saying an item to do with the subject? The first letter of the following is the last letter of the previous. That can be fun.

>>91874
stip oldest game? (is that possible?)

>>91867
The Oldest Ga-
Er... Go, maybe?

Strip-anything isn't that feasible, guys. She wears nothing but fluff.

>>91875
That's a good idea. Word games, riddles, or thought puzzles would be best for that, methinks.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)17:19 No. 91897 ID: 426169
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"Oh, I- this one is sorry. This one is keeping your from your rest. You must be terribly tired."
"Uh... yeah."
"If there is nothing else, this one will allow you to sleep undisturbed."

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)17:37 No. 91922 ID: 426169
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It's a cold night.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)17:42 No. 91942 ID: 426169
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"How does one wake him up?"

>>91922
And your stoic endurance of it took you just one more step down the endless rode of refining your spirit and will.

>>91945
He's gunna get a kink in his neck if he sleeps with that kind of posture every night.

>>91942
HEY MU! GET UP! DON'T BE LAZY!

>>91942
(Toad) "I always wake him up like this."

Sit on his chest, grab his cheeks and pull.

>>91942
Put the skeletons arm on his shoulder.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)17:56 No. 91980 ID: 426169
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"HEY MU! GET UP! DON'T BE LAZY!"
"ACK leggo oh mah fssh"

Toad is credit to team! Which coincidentally, consists of toad.

>>91980
Lady Min is already up, let's not keep her waiting, COME ON.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)18:20 No. 92035 ID: 426169
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"COME ON!"
"I'm up! I'm up! Quit yelling."
"This one hopes you slept well?"

>>92035
As well as could be expected, all things considered. Let's get going.

>>92035
Mu, what'dya dream about? Making out with Lady min? How improper of you!

>>92035
"Regrettably, it seems I slept too well. My apologies if I kept you, Lady Min."

Look around surroundings, on the off chance she used some sort of technique to bring you to the woods whilst you slumbered.

If she hasn't simply add "Well, shall we be off?" And then offer a game of wits, perhaps Categories, The Oldest Game, 2 truths and a lie, whatever.

But if she did transport you, DO NOT ACT SURPRISED.

Just graciously thank her for her assistance, and follow her. After all, you need to hear from foxes that have engaged Red Kuei on his style and flaws, and hopefully learn more about Spirit Foxes in the process.

>>92035
MU WHY DO YOU HAVE A HUMP

I TOLD YOU SLEEPING LIKE THAT WOULD MAKE YOUR BACK STICK THAT WAY BUT NOOOOO

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)18:42 No. 92081 ID: 426169
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"I'm fine, lady Min. Or will be in a moment anyway."
>>92050
Gimme a minute.

NGGGHGH

That's... ah ha ha... better.


"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
"This one matters little. Are you ready for the journey? Unfortunately the path to the Whispering Valley is not a short one."

>>92081
Well, Mu, let's get cracking. Not literally. That sounded painful.

>>92081
...Hm.

On the way, use Thundering Cloud Demon Flash Step whenever you can. Sure, it doesn't really speed your travel speed that much (after all, it's still three paces), but whenever you can safely use it, do so. If you have a long journey anyway, might as well keep honing your foot techniques as you travel.

While doing this, see how long each step can be made. Maybe... even a one legged-leap? After all, this form can be used for kicks as well, think of it as just kicking the ground so a step takes you farther.

In between each successive iteration of practice, play wit games with Lady Min. I suggest Categories, or maybe Two Truths and a Lie.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)19:04 No. 92136 ID: 426169
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And so Mu had mastered the mountain goblin's technique. At the request of the mysterious Lady Min, Mu and the Devil Toad turned towards the Whispering Valley. What exiting new challenges await the journeyman monk? What secrets does the enchanting Spirit Fox hold? Will Toad ever get it on with Min? Tune in next time to find out.

Epilogue Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/14(Mon)19:29 No. 92189 ID: 426169
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"This one has never known a man. This one has never eaten human flesh. This one never cheats at games."

This one needs to get laid.

>>92189
But oh, Lady, one of the statements is supposed to be a lie.

>>92189
Mu, you ARE remembering to practice the Demon Flash step as you walk, right?

Hmm.

Two truths and a lie.

Well, based off of her behavior, she seems experienced, refined. Too refined, perhaps, to feast on sapient flesh, especially considering she is not a demon, but a spirit creature. However, most deals made by supernatural creatures need to be made in fairness.

Based off of her disposition and established lore on dealing with the supernatural, I would estimate the lie to be that she has never known a man.

After all, she only said 'know' a man.

You are of adult age, or near enough, that even you would qualify for that. Semantics are important, because it isn't outright cheating, but does play into the trickster roll of foxes.

>>92259
I was going for flirting, but whatever.

The first one's a lie, she knows Mu!

Toad keep hitting on her.

The meaning.

_____



Your head.

Gentlemen by 'knowing a man' she likely means in the biblical sense of the word. (ie; sexed up)

Anyhow,if never cheating at games is a lie, then we cannot know it because she could cheat. The mere inclusion of this option is quite problematic.

If "never cheating at games" is false it doesn't involve "always cheating at games" or "not playing mind games". This might mean that this one occasionally cheats at games, but not in this particular game.

However, "This one has never known a man. This one has never eaten human flesh. This one never cheats at games." involves "playing mind games".

Does "being always benevolent" involve "playing mind games"? Because "being always destructive" doesn't apply to Demons, like the goblin or Toad, there's little to point into that spirits are always benevolent. But then I would ask, are there Spirits? I believe that Demons just lack ethics, they're not bound to being entirely benevolent. More further, aren't mind games benevolent? Isn't that what Mu was searching to develop himself in?

This thread gunna get archiv'd, if you want you can pick this up at the questdis thread.