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89298 No. 89298 ID: fb5d8e

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No. 89299 ID: fb5d8e
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89299

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No. 89300 ID: b1e366

You totally just fucked Sticks. Realize this.
You also kissed her.
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No. 89301 ID: 135d9a

>>89299
How ya feelin'?
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No. 89303 ID: 9d07d9

You don't need to thank us, Ridder.
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No. 89305 ID: e024d0

>>89299
So... how was it?

Did the rings cause a feedback effect?
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No. 89306 ID: f44349

>>89299
It's alright.
It's okay.
It was the wine you know.
Someone drugged your wine. But WHY?
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No. 89307 ID: c0f3bf

Get up, the only good reason someone would spike your wine with aphrodisiacs is to distract you from something important going on.
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No. 89309 ID: 632862

>>89299
Well it looks like you had quite an experience last night, Ridder. Try not to freak out about it too much. Sticks would be very hurt if she suffered negative consequences because of this.

That's why she was so interested in the gay bar. She's associated sex with being banished from the Burrows.

Just have a talk with her when you've calmed down a bit.
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No. 89311 ID: e024d0

>>89309
Indeed, this must be discussed rationally... you both have been showing some feelings for eachother, that strange brew just catalyzed it.
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No. 89312 ID: 7139d7

Ridder? Talk to us, lil' Boss. You look...shocked, worried, and a little ill.
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No. 89313 ID: fb5d8e
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89313

Y-yes, the wine must have been drugged. But why? And by whom?
No- Yes- More important is that I deal with Sticks first. I have to take responsibility for my actions.


"Hmmnn.. G'morning.."
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No. 89314 ID: e024d0

>>89313
Ask how she feels, don't just break into an apology until finding out how she feels about all of this.
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No. 89315 ID: c0f3bf

Don't be hard on yourself, the wine impaired your judgment. Just start by asking her how she's feeling.
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No. 89316 ID: 632862

>>89313
Ask her if she's okay with what happened last night.
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No. 89317 ID: c1b520

>>89313
If it comes down to it, you can always say, "What happens in Goblin town, STAYS in Goblin town."
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No. 89318 ID: 7139d7

Just so we're not working off false assumptions, you and Sticks did have sexual intercourse during the night, after a single glass off wine?
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No. 89319 ID: 1831fc

Dude. Watch out for the morning wood.
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No. 89321 ID: 445c48

How was it, chief?
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No. 89323 ID: e3f578

You could still apologize for not being a proper gentlemen. Make a joke about not bringing flowers. I understand it's a very serious situation for you, but shit happens, try and makes smiles of it.

Sometimes... sometimes evil just happens. The drink influenced it but you're stronger than that. You're a tough man and not a lightweight.
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No. 89324 ID: 1afd58

SHE IS PROBABLY PREGNANT
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No. 89325 ID: 445c48

Didn't you find it suspicious that goblins had wine? Goblins are not the sort I would expect to offer wine.
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No. 89327 ID: fb5d8e
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89327

F-forget about how good it was. This is a very serious situation. I shall ask her how she feels.. But, no-! I can not simply leave it at that. We have shared the holiest of bonds. I need to take my responsibilities as a man.

"How are you feeling?"
"A lil' sore.. for obvious reasons~"
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No. 89328 ID: 34470e

>>89325
Hmmm... Maybe it wasn't the goblins that offered the wine. Maybe.
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No. 89331 ID: 119b5c

Calm down Ridder. She's as much of an adult as you are. She knows as well as you what the next steps are. Don't go overboard.
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No. 89332 ID: 7139d7

>>89323
>not a lightweight.
>One Glass.

Yeah, the lil' Boss...is a lightweight. Anyway, are you're ok, Boss?
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No. 89333 ID: e024d0

>>89327
she seems fairly better than it could have been. Much better I'll say, respond in kind.

I am sure she would like to know how you are feeling.
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No. 89334 ID: 1e1932

>>89325

Are we even sure it's FROM the goblins? This seems kind of unlike them. Maybe it was from someone else, and made to make us think it was from them.

Although why they would want you and Sticks to sleep together is beyond me.
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No. 89335 ID: 1831fc

>>89327

Dude, relax.

It's not her first time. She's kinda been through this before.

...Did we mention that yet? I'm sure we should have mentioned that during the whoooooooOOOOOH MY GOD THE RINGS ARE PARTLY RESPONSIBLE AREN'T THEY!?
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No. 89336 ID: e3f578

>>89332
I meant he should have been tough enough to handle a single fucking glass. What kind of man is that much of a lightweight? Lil' Boss? Well he shouldn't.

You seriously don't drink much do you? Well, now do you understand the practical uses of regular drinking when you're a warrior? You build up immunity and luckily not an addiction if you're strong enough.
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No. 89337 ID: 5a3497

>>89327
>F-forget about how good it was.
>how good it was.
>good it was.
>it was good.

Oh ho! So you're saying it was worth it?

>I need to take my responsibilities as a man.

Yup, time to propose, boss. You know the rules.
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No. 89339 ID: 912714

I'm quite sure she's gonna be less concerned than you are. Better discover where that wine came from. Somehow i doubt it was the goblins.
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No. 89341 ID: c0f3bf

Drama can wait, you need to get some food. And water, you're probably pretty dehydrated by now.
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No. 89343 ID: 4aacd9

SHE ALREADY HAS A RING YOU GAVE HER.
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No. 89344 ID: 18b9f0

Ridder, you must realize that despite the impaired judgement at the time, Sticks obviously does not have regrets about the incident. Neither should you. Sure this went way faster than you would have wanted and you jumped ahead but there's still time to make up for all that inbetween.

My point is you have to consider her feelings, but also your own. You can't be all weird and uncomfortable around her, so since she doesn't view last night as something shameful, why should you?
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No. 89346 ID: 7139d7

Erm, what are responsibilities as a man? Do you have to marry Sticks now?

And, seriously, you ok, Ridder? You kinda look like shit, pardon me saying so. How do you feel - not, you know, how good you feel, but how emotionally and physically you feel. If you don't feel up to snuff, you should maybe go back to base and just meditate...Or go out being a knight errant for a little while longer. Clear your head.
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No. 89348 ID: 632862

>>89327
Oh, Ridder. Your dedication to honor is admirable, but sex is really not as big a deal as you think it is. You don't have to marry her or anything.

Anyway, be honest. Do you want this kind of thing to happen more in the future with Sticks?
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No. 89349 ID: e3f578

>>89344
>Why should you?
He's not Sticks, of course. If he wants to have romantic ideals, more power to him. It's a personal thing.

Avoiding such a situation in the future is a requirement. Which means we'll put you through aphrodisiac resisting training if this means that much to you. You have your rights, she has hers. She won't marry you, it's not serious to her.
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No. 89351 ID: 476456

Kiss her on the head. You know you want to.
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No. 89352 ID: 18b9f0

PICK HER UP BY THE SCRUFF OF HER NECK
SCRATCH HER SOFT FURRY BELLY
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No. 89353 ID: 7139d7

Hey, lets decide what his responsibilities are, first. I mean, he may be planning to eat her for god sakes. Not that that's likely, but lets decide what Ridder's culture morays are, first.
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No. 89354 ID: f44349

>>89351
DOOO IIIIT
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No. 89355 ID: 18b9f0
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89355

>>89353
>lets decide what Ridder's culture morays are
Do you mean mores?
This is a moray.
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No. 89356 ID: 7139d7

>>89355
> Eat her.

This is exactly what I mean. Exactly.
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No. 89357 ID: 1831fc

>>89355

>Morals

For god sake man, Ridder doesn't own any swampy ass Moores!
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No. 89358 ID: 5a3497

Yes, give her a tender kiss on the head.
How can you resist that face? :3
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No. 89359 ID: e3f578
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89359

>>89357
>Moores
>Moore
You rang?
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No. 89360 ID: 445c48

Kiss her. Remember, she had feelings for you. It might not have been obviouS to you, but
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No. 89361 ID: e024d0

>>89358
Comforting her would make some sense, and might calm you down some as well.
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No. 89362 ID: 5d5878

Whether or not it does anything, it's likely best to apologize profusely.
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No. 89364 ID: e024d0

>>89362
That might give the impression he regrets it too much.
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No. 89365 ID: fb5d8e
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89365

No, I.. I feel terrible. A beautiful, special and magnificent event occurred yesterday, yet I had so little control over it. I could not make it as special as it should have been.
But I won't regret it: That would be dishonorable towards Sticks. This was important and I must treasure it.

..Proposal? I.. I see I don't have any choice.
Very well. I have to make this work.


"Sticks. Sticks.. W.. Will you marry me?"
"Eh--?"
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No. 89366 ID: fb5d8e
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89366

"R-ridder, what are you saying? It was just sex.. We-- Come on, we're still young. We don't have to tie ourselves down yet.. C-c'mon.."
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No. 89367 ID: df1b5f

>>89298
IS DAT SUM EUPHEMISM FOR DEFLOWERING U GOT DER?
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No. 89368 ID: 476456

Sticks can you hear us? Ridder is kind of a dork.
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No. 89369 ID: 26d5ed

SQUEEEE OMG
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No. 89370 ID: c0f3bf

She seems to be a bit freaked out at that, don't forget that getting married to her is only honorable because she's the one deciding, if she doesn't want it, it would be more chivalrous to back off.
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No. 89371 ID: e024d0

>>89366
I don't really know what to say here. I really don't, at least you tried Ridder. I was afraid she would say this.
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No. 89372 ID: e0499d

recognize you didn't do it of your own will. This was spontaneous, and due to drugs in your wine.
This doesn't hurt your mores. Sticks doesn't want strings attached, and you didn't consciously think of what you were doing.

Just focus on the task on hand. Sex issues can be dealt with later.
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No. 89373 ID: df1b5f

>>89370
Oh yeah, this... Definately this.
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No. 89374 ID: f44349

>>89366
>>89365
Oh Ridder.
What are you doing.
Just explain to her that this is kind of a big deal to you and you don't really know what to do.
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No. 89376 ID: e024d0

>>89374
I think explaining your feelings would be appropriate.
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No. 89377 ID: 7139d7
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89377

>>89357

>Moors

Hold, bold knight, for truth must be known simply
and spoken as such words resound with honor:
She tricks you. She hath lied in feline grace
and with self-same tact she wouldst control
thine blade with elixers most foul. Doubt her, Ridder.
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No. 89378 ID: 119b5c

>>89365
>>89366
Oop. Look at that, rejected. C'est La Vie.

Now shape up and get a hold of yourself. YOU value the sanctity of a monogamous relationship. That doesn't mean that everyone else will. Please don't blow it to a bigger issue than it is. You really need to find out where that loss of control came from. You were drugged. By Who?
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No. 89379 ID: 632862

>>89366
Oh you.

Stop that, apologize. You're being selfish. You didn't dishonor her by your actions. If anyone should be marrying her, it's the Duke.
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No. 89381 ID: e3f578

Yo, Chica! if you can hear this, it's a nobility and knight thing. His code and shit. He takes it very, very seriously.

Decline, it's for the best. You're coworkers and good friends caught in a bad situation that made him uncomfortable and confused. He really doesn't know what to do.

Ridder, if I can't talk to her, perhaps I can talk sense to you. This isn't responsibility, you shouldn't make this situation more awkward than it already is. You run by completely different beliefs. There's no love here, yes it was a beautiful thing, but it was less beautiful because there was no real love.

You can't go marrying someone you don't really love, by your code I figure, marrying because of sex and not of love is a worse insult to marriage than you're reckless act last night. Sex is a romantic thing true, but it's also primal. It's ingrained in your instincts. It happens under weaker inhibitions because all that's left is them. You were animals last night, nothing more. Deal with it.
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No. 89382 ID: 445c48

Hug her and kiss her on the head.
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No. 89383 ID: fb5d8e
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89383

"Yes, I'm.. I apologize. This is, uhm.. a big deal for me and I'm not quite sure what to do.."
"Heeeyy, it's okay, chief. Don't worry, alright?"

Yes. Well. Shall we get on with finding out who drugged the wine then?
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No. 89384 ID: 5a3497

Don't listen to these chumps, boss! Press the matter - after all, she may be carrying your child!
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No. 89385 ID: 9d07d9

An obvious suspect would be "the Boss," but how could he have possibly known your location? Perhaps some of the Goblins here are sympathetic to him. Regardless, your whole operation in the Goblin village has been blown, and staying here, or keeping Sticks here, any longer is dangerous.

Also curious is why he chose to drug you with a relatively harmless aphrodisiac rather than, say, ambush you, or poison you. It could be taken to mean that he's overconfident, that he's so sure that he can defeat you that he thinks he can toy with you first. Or perhaps it's a bluff; he doesn't have the resources to come after you directly and is trying to scare you away. Or perhaps he lives by some bizarre "code of honor" and is just counting coup against you.
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No. 89387 ID: c0f3bf

Time may be important, put on your clothes at the speed of sound and get outta there!
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No. 89388 ID: 5d5878

>>89383
Good idea, best to put this behind us as quick as possible.
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No. 89389 ID: 632862

>>89383
Yes, let's. One last question, though... how much do you like Sticks?
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No. 89390 ID: e024d0

>>89384
That matter will come up when and if that matter comes up. For now we have the fact that someone manipulated their actions.
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No. 89391 ID: 1e1932

>>89383

Might wanna get dressed first.
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No. 89392 ID: f21281

>>89383
Might want to confiscate the wine, if there's any left.

Y'know. Before Sticks hides it away.
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No. 89394 ID: e0499d

why aphrodesiacs instead of poison?
Maybe bluff
Maybe a mix-up
Or to make a point.

You probably oughta run oughta there... like now...
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No. 89397 ID: df1b5f

It might be a warning, like leaving a dagger on the pillow next to the head of someone sleeping, only taken a bit farther than regular sanity would allow.
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No. 89400 ID: 445c48

The drugs were probably because of a well meaning goblin alchemist that noticed you had a date, and wanted to ease the way for you, if you know what I mean.
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No. 89403 ID: fb5d8e
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89403

A warning. Possibly. This may be his way of showing his control over the region.
If that is the case I best leave as soon as possible.

There is still a lot of wine left.
The drug was very potent.

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No. 89404 ID: 632862

>>89403
Check the note more carefully.
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No. 89405 ID: c0f3bf

You should keep the rest of the wine, it could be a hidden ace to keep your enemies busy if a suitable situation arises.
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No. 89406 ID: 1e1932

>>89403

Why not have Sticks sneak it into the base she was spying on? It could be from them.
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No. 89407 ID: 476456

save that wine.
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No. 89408 ID: df1b5f

Such underhanded tactics are highly disshonorable, dispose of the remaining wine so that no one else might end up in any simillar situation.
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No. 89411 ID: e3f578

Potent eh? We should drink this when we're alone and can't find anyone. Built up a strength against it like I said.

We will not allow such a sneaky thing to happen again. We will build our body up. When we get back, ask lesgip for small amounts of various poisons that won't kill you or do this, but enough to help make an immunity.

Tell her to make antidotes regularly, we're gonna be tough after this. Black Fang should come too. This will be strategic constitution building and he should be in on the strategy as well.
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No. 89412 ID: f44349

>>89403
No... don't get rid of it just yet.
You may be able to use it to identify where it really came from.
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No. 89413 ID: fb5d8e
File 126041390055.png - (86.76KB , 700x700 , c10-9.png )
89413

The note was placed on the bottles. I didn't give it much attention.
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No. 89414 ID: 6faa8c

Keep it. It might come in handy. Better yet, give it to sticks so she can use it as lolpoison. that gaurd won't be much help if he's busy banging the trap techie, eh?
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No. 89415 ID: f21281

>>89413
Why would the majority of the letter be in fancy script, then the bottom be in what looks like chickenscratch?

Hm. Something is going on here that is more than it seems...
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No. 89416 ID: e024d0

>>89413
Can the goblins even write, especially so fluently?
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No. 89419 ID: e3f578

Huh, Ridder study the drops and fingertips closer. I don't like them.

Also, we should investigate Troggle's signature... not to mention reading and writing abilities.
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No. 89421 ID: e0499d

>>89414
that... is a real good idea...
This is essentailly the most potent thing a rogue can have as a distraction

long lasting distraction

and it can be broken into its components by an ample alchemist
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No. 89423 ID: 445c48

i doubt troggles wrote the note. It seems he was just trying to take credit. Not the differences in handwriting.
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No. 89424 ID: 632862

>>89413
That really looks weird. You should ask him if he wrote that note. There's no reason for him to deny it, after all.
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No. 89426 ID: 445c48

pour a glass of wine for yourself and sticks. With her consent.
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No. 89428 ID: 476456

Note the differences in handwriting, multiple people have come in contact with the note, and probably the wine.
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No. 89430 ID: fb5d8e
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89430

It doesn't matter if it really came from Troggles or not.. If the 'Boss' has enough power over the region then I should just leave.
I won't be able to depend on allies like this.

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No. 89432 ID: 445c48

Leave a bottle of wine on the Boss's doorstep.

Laced with powerful aphrodisiacs, of course.
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No. 89433 ID: 9d07d9

How disappointing. Sent home with our tails between our legs.
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No. 89434 ID: 6faa8c

>>89430
So you're just going to allow yourself to be pushed around like a damn pansy?
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No. 89435 ID: e024d0

>>89430
So easy to give up? Perhaps we should send a message back. Let him know he may break our vows he can cut our honor, but our resolve in unwavering.
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No. 89438 ID: e0499d

leave a glass of the wine at boss's door with a note essentailly saying
"What was that about?"
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No. 89440 ID: e3f578

Have Sticks live with the refugees, she's welcome there and it's still a good vantage point to the base. Tell her to return to the forest routinely for report.

No way the Boss can sabotage the refugee camp. They'll see him coming. You too I guess, but the bitch rebel is the only person with a problem with you.
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No. 89441 ID: fb5d8e
File 126041494368.png - (19.71KB , 700x700 , c10-11.png )
89441

Yes, it'd be polite to return the unopened bottles..
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No. 89442 ID: 119b5c

>>89430
I see what the revolutionaries see then. That right there. Would your Lord think like that? Would he approve of such a line of thought?
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No. 89444 ID: f21281

>>89441
Ehhh. If one of them was tainted, the all are. It would be best to just dispose of it than let some hapless Goblin come across them and end up causing a giant tribal orgy of some sort.
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No. 89445 ID: 119b5c

>>89444
Don't burn this village down.
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No. 89446 ID: 8b7db1

>>89430
...are you willing to do something... underhanded to try and determin who is at fault? Offer people you think might be behind it some of the wine. If they accept, do two things. First, no longer suspect them, since they probably have no idea what the bottle was tainted with. Second, RUN.

For example, if you want to see if Toggles did the tamplering, offer him a glass.
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No. 89447 ID: e0499d

noooooo....
That aphrodesiac could've been proven useful
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No. 89448 ID: df1b5f

Underhanded and cowardly, is what poison is.
A polotician is what you are not.
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No. 89449 ID: df1b5f

Underhanded and cowardly, is what poison is.
A politician is what you are not.
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No. 89456 ID: 8ce2bf

>>89441
Okay Ridder I know what you're thinking but calm down and think this through you don't need to POUR BUTTER ON STICKS'S face we can get through this without POURING BUTTER ON STICKS'S FACE just think of how horrible it would be to have all that butter on her face don't do that Ridder that's a terrible thing.
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No. 89457 ID: fb5d8e
File 126041569251.png - (81.31KB , 700x700 , c10-12.png )
89457

..Butter..? I'm sorry.. I.. I zoned out for a bit..
What..?

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No. 89458 ID: 476456

Dont get too down on yourself ridder. Sticks is a nice girl. 's not like you lost it to some old hag who doesnt secretly have a crush on you like sticks does.
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No. 89459 ID: 1e1932

>>89457

Don't think too hard about it. Let's just go.
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No. 89460 ID: e024d0

>>89457
You're, still shaken up about this pretty hard arn't you. Talk to us, we exist to listen... among other things anyhow.
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No. 89462 ID: 1831fc

>>89457

Take the long way back.

You look like you need to get some air. We'll talk then.
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No. 89463 ID: 632862

>>89457
Do you have feelings for Sticks?
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No. 89467 ID: 4aacd9

PALADIN FALLS
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No. 89474 ID: 445c48

>>89467
Into a vat of butter? No, sticks falls into the butter.
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No. 89475 ID: 9891a9

>>89474
:stickofbutterjoke:
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No. 89532 ID: 310a5f
File 126042909826.gif - (129.18KB , 424x310 , Durbutter.gif )
89532

>>89475
A BUTTER GOLEM DRAWS NEAR!
Command?
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No. 89535 ID: 34470e

Stop thinking about butter! Think about syrup instead.
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No. 89536 ID: f21281

>>89532
EAT COMMUNISM!!!
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No. 89581 ID: 1831fc

>>89532

Nitro-Glycerin launcher.

Matches.

BURN IT.
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No. 89589 ID: fb5d8e
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89589

I just.. I thought it'd be more special.

..I don't think I was emotionally ready yet..

I-in any case, I shouldn't allow myself to endanger the campaign with my personal feelings.
Sticks is returning the bottles to the cave, to show the 'Boss' we got the message. What.. What else?

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No. 89590 ID: 1831fc

>>89589

Long ride home with long periods of awkward silence.

Also, deep contemplation.

...also, trying to ignore catbutt in your lap.
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No. 89592 ID: 5dab64

How about talking to the inhabitants of the village, find out if anyone saw anything suspicious.
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No. 89593 ID: 5d5878

>>89589
Question the villagers as to where precisely they got the wine from.
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No. 89594 ID: c66efe

>>89589
Boy would you be disappointed when you realize all women basically want nothing but money and occasional dickings.
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No. 89595 ID: e024d0

>>89589
You weren't ready it wasn't something that either of you really decided. The decision, was practically taken out of your hands.
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No. 89618 ID: 23bee4

Boss, Seriously. Get your brain clear. Go hunt some bandits, or go back and practice with Black Fang until you start feeling better. If you want some immediate activities, I'd say ask the village where Troggles is. (And if we don't know a Troggles, who he is.)
You might have the immediate form of PTSD, but I can't recall what that is. What's the closest village/city/town that would have a knight you can talk to, or what ever is the local equivalent of a psychiatrist.

I know this might sound cruel, Boss, but I kind of want you away right now, so we can talk to Sticks.
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No. 89631 ID: e024d0

>>89618
This sounds like a good idea, take the long way home, spar with Blackfang and take care of some work back there.

We will try to find out more of Stick's feelings on this. She's a complicated girl Sir, most all women are, there is likely more to this than we currently see on the surface.
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No. 89632 ID: 2cbe3e

>>89589

Quit being a damn little bitch about this. You got drugged, it's not like you intentionally tried to do anything. How about you focus on more important things, like the dude you're spying on and stuff of that nature.
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No. 89650 ID: 171e7b

>>89589

Ok, boss. I know this is pretty terrible for you, you wanted to be with that special person the first time. Well, sometimes fortune won't let you have what you want, which as a soldier you surely know. Accept, adapt, adopt a new strategy.

Look on the bright side. Now there's no point savin' yourself, right? So you're free to develop your... um. Competence. With this sort of thing. It's something you need to build skill with, you know? Now, as a warrior you've got a good body, dexterity and stamina and suchlike, and so you've an advantage already, but to really please the ladies (and gents) you need some knowledge. Now, you have opportunity to get it.

And then, when you DO meet your special someone, you can be sure you won't let them down. You'll be able to deliver an experience that really matches the depth of your feelings for them. Saving yourself for someone is great, but now you can't give that any more, next best thing is to really give them a good time, right?
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No. 89654 ID: 1831fc

>>89650

This guy seems legit.

I'd take his advice if I were you, 'lil Boss.
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No. 89655 ID: e024d0

>>89650
This seems like... an incredibly bad idea.
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No. 89656 ID: fb5d8e
File 12604721662.png - (91.49KB , 700x700 , c10-14.png )
89656

Yes, yes, what has been done can't be undone. I suppose I can also see it as being freed of a fierce burden. Now I am free to follow my basic desires as I wish.
Perhaps I could even invite Sticks to bed again tonight.
After all.. true love only exists in fairy tales.


"Alright, chief, I put all the bottles on their doorstep. I also knocked and ran for good measure. What now, chief? ...Chief?"
"We return to the base, Sticks. The 'Boss' has too much power in this region."
"Alright.. Understood."
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No. 89657 ID: 8ce2bf

>>89656
H-hey, it's not like you're completely not a virgin anymore, Ridder! You haven't had another man inside of you, you can save that for your true love! Don't give up hope!
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No. 89659 ID: e024d0

>>89656
>After all.. true love only exists in fairy tales.

I could not disagree more... we haven't seen the end of this tale by a long shot. This is merely another challenge to overcome.

Besides most original Fairy tales actually had pretty awful endings, everyone lost usually.
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No. 89663 ID: fb5d8e
File 126047332290.png - (63.60KB , 700x700 , c10-15.png )
89663

We ride out onto the fields between this forest and mine. I did not speak to the goblin elder, as I fear the 'Boss' unseen ears.

I try my hardest to ignore how awkward it feels to have Sticks riding in front of me.
However, it turns out not to be too difficult. She spends her time asleep - or pretending to - and I continue to zone out to a blank state of mind.

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No. 89665 ID: 1831fc

>>89663

We've got a loooooooooot to talk about, buddy.

What do you think is more important? I think we need to speak about your love life at the moment, the 'Sticks situation', and how you're going to have to get over this stupor in order to focus.

Come on, lad. Get ahold of yourself.
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No. 89667 ID: 2dd482

>>89663
maybe you should cut your nuts off so this never happens again.
>>
No. 89668 ID: 2cbe3e

>>89663

Let's focus on a new goal, I feel. Like getting Black Fang and finding Orange Fang. Having a wizard on our side would be kickass.
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No. 89671 ID: e024d0

>>89667
That seems rather, extreme.

Besides, he doesn't hate the act. Its the fact that he failed his ideals. It's like failing his lord all over again. That she just kind of flippantly blew it off, that nothing seems to matter to other people.
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No. 89672 ID: 426169
File 126047427847.jpg - (31.60KB , 500x281 , simon.jpg )
89672

>>89656
All right Ridder, you need to pull yourself together. You are a good man. You have a strong desire to right the wrongs you see, to help people. The only problem is that you seem to have this grand illusion about yourself and the world in general. You have this ideal of what you should be, and what the world should be. An orderly world, with everyone in their place. Wise lords ruling fairly over happy peasants. You as the virtuous guardian of it all. It may be a nice dream, but it is a dream and always was.
The sooner you realise this the better. Only then can you see the world for what it is. The world is not black and white.
You've been taught about chivalry and knightly virtues all your life, but you haven't understood it. A knight is not someone who is never tempted. A knight is not someone who never strays. A knight is someone who perseveres, and strives to better himself against all adversity. It is easy to be a knight in a dream, much harder to be one in the real world. But it is also worth much, much more. Nothing easy has true worth.
Same goes for love. You've been hearing stories about love without understanding it. Real love is not like in books. It isn't all roses and sunsets. Often it is hard work and sacrifice. But it is always, always worth it. You need to stop dreaming and see what is in front of you. In a way it is fortunate that you lost your virginity like this. If you had not, when you did find someone you would consider your True Love you would've been disappointed when the reality wouldn't measure up to your expectations.
You have a choice before you. You can either give up now that you've hit your first real obstacle, or you can persevere through it and become a better person for it. The choice is yours. However, we both know which one you truly want. The question is whether you have the courage to face it.

Should you choose the latter, you must, I repeat, MUST talk to Sticks. Immediately. Whatever your feelings towards her are, you must tell her, and be honest. You must not fall into silence and let this fester. That will only cause further harm.

I hope you make the right choice. Be the knight you can be, Ridder.
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No. 89673 ID: 2819cf

>>89672

...DAMN.
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No. 89675 ID: 0359af

>>89672
Hardcore.

Still should have finished with 'believe in yourself, who believes in yourself' or something to that effect.
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No. 89676 ID: 1831fc

>>89672

FUCK YEAH!
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No. 89685 ID: 5d5878

>>89672
Badass. Now all he needs is someone to punch him in the face and he'll be back to his senses immediately.
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No. 89686 ID: 34470e
File 126047617950.gif - (1.12MB , 231x130 , clench those teeth.gif )
89686

>>89685
Like this?
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No. 89687 ID: f373c2

You're making this out to be a much bigger deal than it is. True love is about much more than sex. If you ever do find the right woman (or man), it'll still work out wonderfully.
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No. 89689 ID: fb5d8e
File 126047814041.png - (100.16KB , 700x700 , c10-16.png )
89689

..What..? Oh, I was.. I zoned out again. Uh.. Wha--

"GHK!"
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No. 89690 ID: 8ce2bf

>>89689
You've been hit by Cupid's arrow! Look to see who your true love is!
>>
No. 89691 ID: f21281

>>89689
"Mental note to Grek: Back armor needs more work."
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No. 89694 ID: 192956

>>89689
...I don't think cupid uses live amunition.
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No. 89695 ID: 0359af

>>89672
>>89689

A great speech, wasted...
>>
No. 89696 ID: 1831fc

Oh shi-

Uh. Uh. Uh. RUN THE FUCK BACK AND GET MEDICAL AID.
>>
No. 89698 ID: e024d0

>>89689
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF
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No. 89699 ID: 276781

>>89689
Call out to Sticks as forcefully as you can muster before passing out.
>>
No. 89701 ID: e024d0

>>89699
Sounds like a good idea, warn her, say something...
>>
No. 89704 ID: 11794e

>>89689
The fate of all Adventurers in dwarf fortress.
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No. 89705 ID: 5d5878

>>89689
Huh. That's not a punch in the face at ALL!

"Sticks... I appear to have been shot."
>>
No. 89706 ID: 51d0f5

"Message for you, sir!"
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No. 89707 ID: e024d0

Actually if you have something important to say to her, you should probably say it now. Arrows come in quivers these days.
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No. 89708 ID: fb5d8e
File 126047937882.png - (107.22KB , 700x700 , c10-17.png )
89708

Pessimists, I'm not dead yet! I'm a trained soldier, a machine of war. It's only one arrow.
Agh-
I pull on my mounts reigns to turn it around. But am I really to turn back to the goblin village after just having fled?


"Sticks-- I.. ugh.. I've been shot."
"..Eh? What? Right now?"
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No. 89709 ID: e024d0

>>89708
Perhaps they are trying to stop us from Reaching our camp? We don't have any communication with then right now, do we?
>>
No. 89710 ID: f21281

>>89708
"YES RIGHT NOW, WHAT DID YOU THINK?!"
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No. 89711 ID: 445c48

>>89708
Fuck that. Keep going forward, don't stop yet. Archers and crossbowmen will have a hell of a time hitting you, especially if you get to a distance where they have to arc their shots.
>>
No. 89712 ID: 1831fc

>>89708

DID YOU NOT PERCEIVE THE WORDS THAT ARE... FORMING IN YOUR HEAD.

RUN BITCH! RUN!
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No. 89715 ID: 2cbe3e

>>89708

Well technically a few moments ago if you want to be specific. Watch out, I may bleed on your head.
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No. 89716 ID: 0f0176

>>89708
keep heading towards camp
ask Sticks to see if she can spot anyone following us.
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No. 89717 ID: fb5d8e
File 126048047083.png - (85.33KB , 700x700 , c10-18.png )
89717

I crack the reigns, spurring the mount into a dash. With a loud squak it runs through the tall grass at twice its normal spee-

[b]"GKH!"
"R-ridder!"
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No. 89718 ID: 2cbe3e

>>89717

"In hindsight... this gay looking armor... is totally... useless..."
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No. 89719 ID: e3f578

They aren't normal arrows... they pierce with PURE EVIL.
>>
No. 89720 ID: e024d0

>>89717
Get off the damn mount, you are too good a target above the grass.
>>
No. 89721 ID: 276781

>>89717
Do whatever it takes to not die.
Except for holding Sticks in front of you like a shield. Do not do that. Why were you even thinking of doing that, Ridder?
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No. 89722 ID: 34470e

>>89717
Fall off your mount with Sticks! On purpose!
>>
No. 89723 ID: 0359af

>>89717

Lower your profile, drop to the floor NOW!
They wont see you if you hide in the grass!
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No. 89725 ID: 1831fc

MOVE MAN, MOVE! DUCK AND RUN!
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No. 89727 ID: f44349

Shit.
SHIT!
Okay. No. Here's what you do.
Fall off the mount. Make it look like you passed out or died.
Take Sticks overboard with you. Tell her to hide and get ready to ambush whoever shot you when they come to check on you.
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No. 89729 ID: 8ce2bf

>>89717
Surrender and call out that you're willing to do anything sexually to the assaulter that they want.
>>
No. 89730 ID: 51d0f5

Examine surroundings.
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No. 89731 ID: 5d5878

>>89717
Stay down, make yourself a smaller target.

Now is probably a bad time for me to think about whether or not the arrows are poisoned.
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No. 89732 ID: 445c48

So, Ridder, you're fucked. Surrounded by at least two shooters with at least two crossbows, close enough for them to hit nearly dead on and still penetrate your armor.

If you go straight fast enough, you might be able to outrun them while they're loading. Of course, they might have multiple crossbows.

If you dive off your mount, I doubt you'll be in any shape to fight, or even get back up again.

Pray that Timotei saves you.
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No. 89733 ID: 445c48

>>89731
Why use two arrows if it's poisoned?
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No. 89734 ID: 49d6d7

Get off the mount and hope the enemy will negotiate, after he/they notice that you give up the flee. I don't think Sticks can ambush the enemy effectively. At least you can try to talk them to let her go alive. She carries your seed now.
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No. 89735 ID: fb5d8e
File 126048281625.png - (152.91KB , 700x700 , c10-19.png )
89735

I grab Sticks and let us both fall off the mount. I attempt to stop my fall with one hand and prevent Sticks from getting hurt with my other, but worsen my injury doing so.
On the ground we are shielded by tall grass, like the marksmen is.


"S-sticks.. Y.. ugh.. You need to hide.. When the assailant comes.. ugh.. see if you.. c-can ambush him. But if it's too dangerous.. agh.. I want you to run.. ah.."
"R-ridder.. Un- Understood!"
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No. 89736 ID: fb5d8e
File 126048282090.png - (151.17KB , 700x700 , c10-20.png )
89736

She disappears into tall grass.

Everyone goes quiet.

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No. 89737 ID: e3f578

Play dead, but make sure your hand is on your spear. Keep your eyes only open a little bit to see movement but not open enough to see them as open.
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No. 89741 ID: 1831fc

>>89736

Stay with us, Ridder. Listen behind you, and watch your front.

Stay focused
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No. 89742 ID: 23bee4

Slow your breathing, Lil' Boss. We're not dead let. Grip your spear. Get ready to attack, we die on our feet, not on our knees, you hear me?

But, and I hate to say this, we need help. We could be posioned, or worse. If we see somone who, you know, isn't obviously trying to kill us, we get help from them. Don't trust them in the least, but we get help from them.
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No. 89743 ID: fb5d8e
File 126048340422.png - (170.21KB , 700x700 , c10-21.png )
89743

I stay still. It's not hard..

"Oy, thanks fer standin' still, longneck.."

"Oy.."

"Aw, yer not aloive anymoar? Pity.. I'd 'ave 'alve a mind te skin ya aloive, ah would. Stinkin' lil' bastard."
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No. 89745 ID: 5aa60d

>>89743
thats one of the fangs
STABBY STABBY STABBY
>>
No. 89746 ID: 1831fc

SAY YOU KNOW BLACK FANG!

SAY IT NOW. SAY IT SAY IT SAY IT OH GOD SAY IT.

WE KNOW BLACK FANG! WE KNOW BLACK FANG!
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No. 89747 ID: eaec5a

>>89743
Sticks, go! Aim for the neck!
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No. 89749 ID: 1831fc

>>89746

Addition: If he threatens you, attempt to stab him. If not? ...I'm not sure.
>>
No. 89751 ID: 5d5878

>>89743
Wait for Sticks to sneak attack, but if you feel the enemy is about to try finishing you off, attack.
>>
No. 89752 ID: 445c48

Wait until he gets close, then whisper "I'm wearing my sister's panties."
>>
No. 89753 ID: abb30a

sleep
>>
No. 89754 ID: 49d6d7

>>89743
"...one of the Fangs? Whatever did I do to you? I've been allies with Black Fang."
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No. 89755 ID: e024d0

>>89754
Black Fang is an outcast, they hate the shit out of them.
>>
No. 89758 ID: 0359af

PLAY DEAD, LET STICKS POUNCE HIM!
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No. 89762 ID: 1831fc

>>89755

It might be Oragne Fang, the one who left.
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No. 89763 ID: e024d0

>>89762
He's a caster of some kind, unlikely to use arrows.
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No. 89765 ID: 476456

use your spear to occupy him so he cant just turn and slash sticks, he seems like he's familiar with ambush tactics.

you know, having just ambushed you
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No. 89771 ID: e024d0

>>89765
There is the danger of there being more than one.
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No. 89774 ID: fb5d8e
File 126048550844.png - (138.15KB , 700x700 , c10-22.png )
89774

I may never find true love.. but there will always be a place for me on the battlefield.

"LORD MALTO!"
"Oy!! Ye basta-- Ghrk--?!"
>>
No. 89775 ID: 445c48

How did she get up there?
>>
No. 89776 ID: 1831fc

>>89774

PIN! PIN! KEEP HIM STILL!

"WHO ARE YOU!? WHY DID YOU ATTACK ME?!"
>>
No. 89778 ID: eaec5a

>>89774
If he moves, cut him. Tell him that.
>>
No. 89779 ID: f44349

>>89774
Be aware that there is likely more than one assailant.
You might want to deal with this one quickly.
>>
No. 89780 ID: e024d0

>>89779
Indeed, be on guard for more.
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No. 89786 ID: ba876e

I wouldn't move so much if I were you.

Those arrows probably cause blood to be flooding your lungs. The less you move the better for you. Have Sticks take care of the problem.

Unless you want to drown in your own blood.
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No. 89788 ID: ba876e

I wouldn't move so much if I were you.

Those arrows probably cause blood to be flooding your lungs. The less you move the better for you. Have Sticks take care of the problem.

Unless you want to drown in your own blood.
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No. 89790 ID: fb5d8e
File 126048665691.png - (106.85KB , 700x700 , c10-23.png )
89790

Yes, breathing is.. difficult. I feel that it will soon be impossible.
But pain is simply weakness leaving the body.


"D.. Don't move! Who are y--"
"GHURK--!"
"..."
"..Oh-! I.. uhm.. Sorry.."
>>
No. 89792 ID: eaec5a

What just happened?
>>
No. 89793 ID: 9d07d9

>>89792

Sticks killed him without Ridder's consent.
>>
No. 89797 ID: 445c48

Well, that's fine. He probably would have either killed you or thrown her off his back soon enough.

Watch out for more, there are probably at least two of them.
>>
No. 89798 ID: e9b708

Thank Sticks. She may of jumped the gun but she did a good job.
>>
No. 89799 ID: 476456

Dont worry about it, he probably would have been a liability. He's obviously one of the fang mercenaries, ask black fang about it later after you get yourself some medical attention.
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No. 89800 ID: 5d5878

>>89790
>pain is simply weakness leaving the body.
Now where have I heard that before?

Anyway, Sticks did what was a wise thing in the situation. I think it's best to get away as quick as possible and get yourself patched up.
>>
No. 89802 ID: 1831fc

Get him to medical attention.

Stat.
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No. 89805 ID: 8ce2bf

>>89790
Grab an un-used arrow from the Fang mercenary so the healers know what they're dealing with in terms of size and arrowhead. Avoid moving the arrow at all.
>>
No. 89811 ID: 3381f8

Sticks is so adorable when she commits murder :3c
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No. 89813 ID: fb5d8e
File 126048774556.png - (98.10KB , 700x700 , c10-24.png )
89813

No.. I can't move anymore. I can't breath anymore.
I used up all my energy in that last attack.


"No.. Th.. that was a good call.. Th-thank.. you.. Sticks.."
"R-ridder! Ridder!"
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No. 89818 ID: 3381f8

>>89813
STICKS! Get the bird, then get Ridder on the bird!
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No. 89819 ID: e024d0

>>89813
If you have anything important left to say... now would be a good time.
>>
No. 89820 ID: 476456

Fuck, quick sticks, call for help on that banana.
>>
No. 89823 ID: 5d5878

>>89813
Ridder, there is no way in hell Sticks is gonna be able to get you back on your mount. You're gonna have to find some more energy from somewhere to get your ass on that bird, then you're allowed to pass out.
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No. 89824 ID: 6faa8c

>>89813
Sticks proclaim love for Ridder.
Claim him as husband.
>>
No. 89825 ID: 1831fc

Oh god

HANG IN THERE, 'LIL BOSS

HANG IN THER
eath. Release is so very close. Give in. You want to give in.

>>
No. 89834 ID: e024d0

>>89823
There is no where left to Ride to. Nowhere left to go... well there is one place.
>>
No. 89835 ID: 8ce2bf

>>89813
Sticks you have to suck the poison out of his wounds.
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No. 89839 ID: 66e906

>>89813
Get up. You're not dead yet.
>>
No. 89847 ID: f44349

>>89813
YOU AREN'T DEAD YET
DON'T YOU DARE GIVE UP
TELL STICKS TO BE READY FOR A SECOND ASSAILANT
>>
No. 89849 ID: c66efe

>>89813
You're going to die anyways so.

"Sticks... I never had a better night than last night. Suck my cock one last time."
>>
No. 89850 ID: 445c48

Cry out for the Sun God to help you.
>>
No. 89852 ID: e024d0

Sticks check the gnoll's equipment for a potion... anything. If he starts suffocating pull the arrow out to let the fluids drain.
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No. 89853 ID: 964033
File 126048944531.jpg - (79.93KB , 1440x900 , serious heavy.jpg )
89853

You people realize that this is karma getting back to him for having premarital sex of course.
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No. 89855 ID: 5dab64

>>89853
Fuck off, your eyes are too small for a proper brain.
>>
No. 89859 ID: b71223

>>89853
Even so he has far to much good karma to die.
don't die on me man! DON'T DIE!
*gets electric pads*
CLEAR!!
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No. 89867 ID: 23bee4

STAND! Stride to this Boss' sanctum sanctorum. Pound upon the door. Demand aid, sanctuary under the law of Lord Malto. No man would turn you away, Knight. If they turn you away, no devil would deny you the glory of final combat.
If you can't, then Sticks: [tag]GET HIM THE FUCK OUT, WOMAN! USE YOUR CATHOBBIT LEGS AND PULL HIM TO A HEALER![/tag]
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No. 89869 ID: 23bee4

(Ahem. Correction:)

STAND! Stride to this Boss' sanctum sanctorum. Pound upon the door. Demand aid, sanctuary under the law of Lord Malto. No man would turn you away, Knight. If they turn you away, no devil would deny you the glory of final combat.
If you can't, then Sticks:
GET HIM THE FUCK OUT, WOMAN! USE YOUR CATHOBBIT LEGS AND PULL HIM TO A HEALER!

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No. 89899 ID: eaec5a

Sticks, how far away are you from the goblin camp or your own base? Perhaps go get help?
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No. 89904 ID: fb5d8e
File 12604936525.png - (96.55KB , 700x700 , c10-25.png )
89904

"Sticks.. Ch-check the gnoll's equipment.. f.. for anything.. a potion.. a wand.."
"Y-yes, okay."

She rummages frantically through the Fang's backpack. Everything looks dirty and mundane, but there is one tightly wrapped package. Apparently thinking the same as me, she quickly unwraps it, revealing a small blue vial.

"This.. This may be something?"
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No. 89906 ID: 632862

>>89904
Well... drink it. What's the worst that could happen? You're gonna want to remove the arrows at the same time so that you don't just heal around them, though.
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No. 89907 ID: e024d0

>>89904
Nothing left to lose, wait, should we pull out the arrows first?
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No. 89911 ID: 8ce2bf

>>89904
Don't pull out the arrows, that's a death sentence even more than Ridder has already. We don't even know what this potion does, and there are worse things than having arrows stuck in you.
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No. 89912 ID: c50a92

>>89813
Keep an eye out for a second assailant. Two bolts from two directions in a few seconds means more than just that one bastard.

Once you're sure the area's clear, see if you and Sticks can work together to lift you onto your mount. If you can't, then have Sticks go for help. When she comes back to your general area, raise your spear so she can find you.

Sticks, you're going to need to find any help you can. That means going to the Boss, if necessary, as he has recruited a kobold healer. If you go to them for help, mention Ridder's loyalty to Lord Malto.

Both of you, pray for a fucking miracle.

As for the update:

>>89904
Smell the vial's contents first, at least. While me may not have much choice, drinking from an assassin's vial is not always a good idea.
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No. 89914 ID: e024d0

>>89911
There is nothing more dead than being dead already. The arrows were armor piercing and thus are quite unlikely to have hooks (being primarily a long smooth point.)

If we need to double check before removing, I am sure the Fang has more in his quiver, check there.
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No. 89915 ID: 45e972

Well, your choices are limited.
If you don't drink it, you will most likely die due a severe case of "oh god arrows".
If you drink it, you have a chance of either being healed, or die due a severe case of "oh god poison".

Therefore, down that stuff.
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No. 89916 ID: 445c48

>>89904
There's paper on the vial. Does it say anything?

If there's nothing like a skull and crossbones or POISON or even NOSIOP, then drink it. What's the worst that can happen?
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No. 89919 ID: e6b5e3

>>89907
Probably.
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No. 89927 ID: 445c48
File 126049485551.jpg - (795.83KB , 1280x2026 , Crecy-24.jpg )
89927

This page represents my entire knowledge of arrows and arrowheads.

Check the gnoll's quiver, if they're the first type, pull it out.
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No. 89929 ID: fb5d8e
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89929

The vial's paper has 'G&V' written on it. Apart from that there's nothing special about it.

"Check.. his arrow quiver.. What kind of arrows these are.."

Sticks rummages through the Fang's cloak and finds a quiver full of crossbow bolts. There are two kinds: Several have a brutally broad and hooked head, meant for tearing through flesh, and a few have a simple sharp point, meant for piercing armor, such as mine.
Given the choice, I am willing to risk it.

Sticks holds up the armor piercing bolt and looks at me. I nod silently.
She begins removing the bolts from my chest and back. I can hardly feel it anymore.

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No. 89935 ID: 445c48

What the fuck could G&V mean? Maybe it's just the name of the alchemist, or maybe it's Growth And Virility.
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No. 89936 ID: 632862

>>89929
I think that if you go untreated, you're going to die. Just drink it. To hell with the consequences.
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No. 89939 ID: eaec5a

Now get that armor off and apply pressure to the wounds. Lay him face down so blood can flow out his mouth. Anything you can use to prevent blood from flowing out of the holes should be pushed up against the wounds. Any blood leaving his body should be coming out of his mouth from the lungs. It will clot up eventually.....or not. After laying him down don't move him. Go get help from whichever base is nearest.
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No. 89944 ID: e0499d

taking out bolts is a bad idea.
Keep them in. If you don't, you'll bleed out. Keep the bolts in you till you get somewhere you can recover.

One woulda thought an experienced fighter would know that...
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No. 89947 ID: 445c48

>>89944
Too late! They're already being removed, the one from the front seems to be gone.
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No. 89949 ID: 8ce2bf

Make sure you have Sticks take off all your clothes, you'll need them for bandages. RIDDER TRUST ME WHAT IS WORSE BEING DEAD OR BEING EMBARRASSED?
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No. 89950 ID: fb5d8e
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89950

With both bolts removed, Sticks quickly helps me drink the potion.

It.. It's a success. I can feel my body warming up. All the pain is fading away.
It's as if my blood has become furious and heated, and is now healing my body at unnatural speeds.
The holes in my chest and back begin to close.

..But the heat continues. I feel like I'm burning up.
My blood continues to pump through my body with no more wounds to heal.

No.. No, this is wrong..

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No. 89951 ID: 8ce2bf

>>89950
Get your clothes off immediately to cool down. Are the holes in your chest healed over or is blood pouring out of them?
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No. 89952 ID: c66efe

>>89950
If you don't release the pressure now, it will explode, and you don't want it now do you.

Ask Sticks to help you out with that.
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No. 89953 ID: 6e1933

Sticks: Run
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No. 89954 ID: 445c48

Oh Christ, it was a Growth and Virility potion! I definitely called it.
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No. 89956 ID: 632862

>>89950
Quick! Cut yourself!
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No. 89957 ID: 18b9f0

Are you in pain? Tightness in your chest or abdomen? Is your vision clear? Hearing still sound?
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No. 89958 ID: 445c48

>>89956
No where important, though, maybe the foot or ear or something.
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No. 89959 ID: e024d0

>>89950
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOofy2cL9VM

oh dear...
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No. 89962 ID: fb5d8e
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89962

..I am experiencing an intensely uncomfortable and highly inappropriate erection.

"Ridder? Ridder? A-are you alright? Did it work? ...Do you have a fever?"
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No. 89963 ID: eaec5a

>>89950
Strip, lay down, relax. If it keeps getting worse start cutting self until it stops healing the new wounds.
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No. 89964 ID: e6b5e3

So... i guess you're not supposed to drink it all.
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No. 89965 ID: c66efe

>>89962
Masturbate furiously.
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No. 89966 ID: e6b5e3

>>89962
Explain that it seems to have... unintended side effects. But you're more or less fine.
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No. 89967 ID: e024d0

>>89962
Tell, tell her that that you are feeling too good. Far too good for that to have just been a health potion.
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No. 89968 ID: 7139d7

...Why did we drink this? Damn it, Ridder. Don't you die on me now, or else I will be very annoyed.

Do either you or Sticks have any knowledge of potions? If not, please. Direct Sticks toward the Boss' Vault. We need assistance!
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No. 89969 ID: 8ce2bf

>>89962
Tell Sticks that the potion had a terrible side effect that you must succumb to, and say you hope she'll be able to forgive you but you must masturbate furiously.
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No. 89970 ID: 426169

"I- I need five minutes alone. Make that ten. And, uh. Leave the ghost suit here."
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No. 89971 ID: 017d51

"My thoughts, I confess, verge on dirty, come on Eileen Sticks."
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No. 89974 ID: 445c48

Quickly remove your crotch plate.
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No. 89975 ID: 9d07d9

Let Sticks know, you have an obligation to be honest with her. But otherwise ignore it. It might be uncomfortable riding home with a stiffy, but it isn't safe staying here. Besides, as long as it doesn't last over four hours, you'll be okay.
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No. 89976 ID: 632862

>>89962
Tell Sticks that you're experiencing an unusual side effect. Try inflicting small wounds upon yourself to make the potion work more for its intended purpose and less for your dick. You should wait for it to go away... or tell Sticks to leave you alone for a while.
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No. 89977 ID: f21281

>>89962
"Fever? Oh, yes. I have a fever. IN MY PANTS."
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No. 89978 ID: eaec5a

>>89977
ok, yeah, say this.
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No. 89979 ID: 7139d7

...Ok...not dying yet. If your penis explodes, I will laugh however.
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No. 89980 ID: 445c48

>>89977
Thirding.
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No. 89981 ID: c50a92

>>89962
Ignore the goddamn boner, Ridder. There's bound to be another crossbowman around here somewhere.
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No. 89982 ID: 632862

>>89981
Nah, likely it was just the one. Ridder turned around before speeding up... which was a little dumb actually.
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No. 89984 ID: 5d5878

PRIORITIES, MAN! PRIORITIES!
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No. 89985 ID: e024d0

>>89981
This seems like a good idea, besides we must learn to persevere, wouldn't do to fall to the same trick twice would it?
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No. 89986 ID: 445c48

>>89982
Ah, I didn't notice he turned around. I thought that was just an option he was considering.
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No. 89988 ID: fb5d8e
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89988

"Yes, I am doing well. But I suspect I was not supposed to drink the entire vial, as I'm experiencing an unusual side effect."
"Is.. Is it dangerous?"
"I- I don't think so. Only uncomfortable."
"Oh.. Oh good.. .. Good.. I'm happy-- Oh Ridder! Ridder, I was so scared! I'm so happy you're okay.."
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No. 89990 ID: 9e9b47

>>89988

Just say you have a painful hard boner. If she seems to get interested, hey, a little free release sex before we go on our way.
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No. 89991 ID: e024d0

>>89988
Be strong Ridder.
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No. 89992 ID: 426169

>>89988
"P-please Sticks. Please step back, it's the potion. Ahh, it's painful."
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No. 89993 ID: 632862

>>89988
Aw, she likes you.

Um, this might be the wrong time to ask about it, but what do you think of her, anyway?
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No. 89994 ID: 18b9f0

Well, celebrate in your own subtle way which seems to entail just being thankful. You survived what would normally be a lethal attack and all you have to suffer for is a little awkwardness.
Is that seriously an issue? Come on, you're ALIVE, and you owe it to Sticks. Thank her profusely, commend her for her good work, then get back on your steed and ride home.

You nearly DIED. Your assistant just saved your very life. You seriously can't worry about something as stupid and involuntary as an erection. Just ignore it and be thankful for what you have. And be thankful for Sticks.
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No. 89995 ID: 632862

>>89994
I don't think riding is a good idea at this point. I mean, she's going to be in front of him on the saddle. Ridder will need to wait until this wears off before getting back on the bird with Sticks.
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No. 89996 ID: 6e1933

>>89988
Ridder... Ridder my boy... her fur - its so soft and inviting, and the feel of her feminine body is intoxicating is it not? Ridder, does she not feel like satin upon your tired and calloused hands?

Ridder... remember Ridder... a cat is fine too...
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No. 89997 ID: 7139d7

Sticks killed the god damn attacker, killing any lead we have and giving us a potentially fatal and strange potion we drank for no god reason.
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No. 89998 ID: 18b9f0

>>89995
Then have her ride behind him, geeze. Quit making such a fuss. IT'S LIFE AND DEATH HERE, and you're worried about a little bodily awkwardness.
Ridder, if you were bathing, and there was an earthquake and your house started to collapse, would you spend the time getting dressed and crushed to death, or would you do what any sane person would do and flee into the street?

Your modesty is commendable and duly noted but now is not the time. MAKE HASTE.
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No. 90000 ID: ba41e5

Take your mind off your nether regions. Think about sports or painting houses.
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No. 90002 ID: 3af198

I confused did he turn around or not? I assumed hi didn't turn around. He stopped to turn around but then continued from left to right of the screen. Seeing as the clouds the are same I guessed that the camera didn't just turn 180.

If thats correct and he didn't turn that means that there is another probably coming from behind.
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No. 90004 ID: 445c48

>>89996
It's warm and soft and so inviting~
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No. 90005 ID: c50a92

>>89988
Grab everything the Fang was carrying, then hop on your mount with Sticks. Adjust boner as necessary. Black Fang may be able to gather some information from your would-be assassin's equipment once you get back home.

Though, I'm assuming you did, in fact, turn around after you were shot the first time, and that both bolts came from the same direction. If this is not the case, then JESUS CHRIST WHY ARE YOU STANDING AROUND THINKING ABOUT YOUR ERECTION!?
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No. 90007 ID: 4aacd9

GET THE FUCK OUT OF THERE, ARE YOU DENSE?
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No. 90008 ID: 6e1933

Remember how it felt last night, Ridder? Wasn't that spectacular?

Ridder, all this can be yours and more...
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No. 90009 ID: fb5d8e
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90009

"Y-yes, well.. Thank you, Sticks. You saved my life."

I firmly place my hand on her shoulder.

"We sure seem to be going through alot together, huh?"


Very well. I will simply wait until the effect wears off before continuing the ride to camp.

As for my personal feelings for Sticks, there is little to say. She is a kind but reckless spirit, free and chaotic.
In other circumstances I would never consider having her as my bride.

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No. 90010 ID: 445c48

Too bad. Us crazy head voices will make you do it.
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No. 90011 ID: 7139d7

>>90007
GET THE FUCK OUT OF THERE, ARE YOU DENSE?

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No. 90012 ID: f21281

>>90009
Well, you know what they say. Opposites attract~
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No. 90013 ID: 6e1933

>>90009
But you are under these circumstances, and she's been the closest thing to a sister in arms you've had thus far - the only person you've truly shared trials and tribulations with. Doesn't that count for something?

Look into her big green eyes and tell us what you see...
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No. 90014 ID: eaec5a

She's just a fuck buddy.
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No. 90015 ID: 8b7db1

>>90009
As morbid as it sounds, see if you can gather something... distinctive from the gnoll that tried to kill you. I was thinking either some unique piece of armor, or maybe his weapon or something. See if Black Fang can identify him. If he can.. maybe we will have more trouble than we thought from his former allies.

...actually, take his weapons anyway. More arms for your minions is always good.
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No. 90016 ID: e024d0

>>90009
These are strange times... and strange time make for stranger bedfellows.

However, 'we' have yet to check inside her mind after your little incident. I think 'we' should find out how she feels about that before proceeding further on the romantic front.
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No. 90017 ID: 445c48

>>90015
Also cut off his arms.
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No. 90018 ID: 632862

>>90010
We can't, actually, make him do it. We have to persuade him.

It makes sense that a Knight would not want to marry a Thief though.

I think you should definitely wait before doing anything more with Sticks, Ridder. Right now it's obvious you don't love her(or don't realize it). You're just friends.

Search the dead gnoll more carefully.
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No. 90025 ID: e0499d

have fun riding with a raging boner and Sticks in your lap...
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No. 90033 ID: fb5d8e
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90033

I end Sticks' embrace and turn to the nearby corpse. I collect all of its items to investigate more thoroughly, discarding mundane things as clothes and disgusting food rations of unknown origin.

He was wearing a thick camouflage cloak, textured and colored like a leaves or grass. It seems perfect for hiding in woodland areas or fields like this one.

He was armed with a machete and a superheavy crossbow. Seeing this mechanism I understand how it was able to penetrate my armor.
With it comes a quiver with bolts, as previously described.

In addition to that, a letter of some sort and an empty glass jar.

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No. 90034 ID: 6e1933

READ NOTE
HUG STICKS
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No. 90036 ID: 445c48

READ STICKS
HUG NOTE
TAKE EVERYTHING
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No. 90037 ID: e024d0

>>90033
Read note.. wait you already.. anyhow moving on. That crossbow would likely make a good addition to our base armament.

Sticks might could find a use for the cloak.
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No. 90038 ID: 632862

>>90033
Hmm, these things look like good items to have Sticks use to help with guard duty. She can move around a lot using her sneaking ability, and possibly climb trees to get a better firing angle.
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No. 90039 ID: 445c48

If not sticks, Iegsip
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No. 90040 ID: e024d0

>>90039
Good point she is our hunter, and these would greatly help her in that role.
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No. 90041 ID: 6e1933

>>90033
This is great and all, but what does it have to do with your ten pound boner?
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No. 90042 ID: 5d5878

The snoipah's crossbow may come in handy, as well as the cloak. You also do not have a weapon that's handy in close quarters, in places a spear would be silly, so take the machete. Also READ NOTE.

...and leave the jar.
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No. 90043 ID: fb5d8e
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90043

The cloak is too big for Sticks, but it may be well suited for Iesgip, as is the crossbow.

The letter regards the Fang's work. It seems he was eager to deal with us.

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No. 90044 ID: 445c48

Well, if we're the Knight Blades, that's pretty cool for us.
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No. 90045 ID: 632862

>>90043
He was spying on a group called the Knight Blades? Ridder, these could be potential allies! First, ask Sticks if she knows anything.
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No. 90046 ID: 5aa60d

>>90043
it seems we have a more pressing matter than the boss. first we must deal with the direct threat, then we are free to move upon the boss without worrying about our backs
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No. 90080 ID: f75782

Hey! Remember to take Green Fang's head with you, in addition to the loot. It will look nice on a stick by our door.
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No. 90088 ID: 119b5c

>>90043
Ridder...is your race immune to poison?
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No. 90108 ID: 6e1933

>>90080
Yeah, I'm sure Black Fang would love to see his former comrade's disembodied head rotting on a pole.
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No. 90110 ID: e024d0

>>90108
Indeed, We are not savages. We are knights. Such macabre trophy taking is not becoming of us.
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No. 90115 ID: 43d730

>>90110
On that note, make sure to give him a burial.
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No. 90119 ID: e024d0

>>90115
That would be a good chance to work off some of the tension you are feeling inside. I doubt we have the tools to attempt more than a shallow grave. Maybe a few stones piled on top.
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No. 90121 ID: edc240

Don't think about sex. Don't think about sex.
Don't think about sex with sticks. Don't think about sex with sticks. Don't think remember that night. Don't think about how good it felt. Don't think about how much you'd just love to do it again and again and again and again.

Yeah. Don't think about that. Whatever you do.
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No. 90150 ID: 3ebec5

I think the answer is clear.

Before we can handle the evil boss that played the little wine trick on you guys.

You gonna have to handle the Fangs.
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No. 90172 ID: 23bee4

>Diagnose
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No. 90216 ID: fb5d8e
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90216

The Fangs Mercenary Company..
Their intentions pose a more direct threat than the 'Boss', but they're mercenaries. That means there is a third threat that is acting through the Fangs.
I have no way of finding out who and why.

I can no longer return to the woods near the 'Boss' cave due to his influence.

I should look into a change of tactics.

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No. 90221 ID: 23bee4

Evenin', Lil' Boss! How was the trip back?
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No. 90222 ID: ada320

Show Black Fang the note, see if he can get something from it besides the obvious, considering he knows them.
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No. 90224 ID: e3f578

Like I said before, contemplate sending Sticks to the Refugee camp to further reconnaissance on the boss. We'll check in regularly for situational reports, well hopefully, we aren't in control of who we see and when. You're the only one not welcome at the camp, aside from Black Fang for obvious reasons.

Another tactic is moving the base father west to the volcano, a perfect defense position from the Fangs, though it leaves the kobold's services hindered a bit. My position is that we could leave the kobolds and Sticks here as the support part of our army to maximize their potential and build the offense in the volcano, but that leaves them vulnerable to attack and raids.

Also, please have Black Fang help you remove the harp from the war room. Eleven spirits may possess it. That elf wasn't there because he was immortal, he had supernatural powers over the ruins probably because he was a Zombie Ghost.
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No. 90226 ID: e0499d

>>90043
we're hindering spying activities on the "Knight Blades"?

... who could those be? The refugees? (most likely not.)
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No. 90229 ID: 8ce2bf

>>90216
You still have the erection, don't you?
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No. 90231 ID: fb5d8e
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90231

I focused my energy on digging the Fang's grave, so by the time we were ready to ride on my blood was flowing normally again.
I've informed the others and retreated to the warroom. I wish.. to be alone for a moment.

I can't send Sticks to stay with the refugee camp. As the name should imply, it's a camp for refugees. Their main goal is to survive without a home, and possibly reconstruct their city.
There is no place for a spy among them.

"The Knight Blades" is a name unknown to me. We may have been mistaken for another group.
Communicating that to our assailants will be difficult.

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No. 90234 ID: c90b73

Maybe its just their designation for us, mr. Knight.
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No. 90235 ID: e024d0

>>90231
Where would they have picked up the name Knight's Blades though, if this does refer to us anyhow? You may be a Knight, but don't even use a blade.
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No. 90237 ID: 18b9f0

What the hell is wrong with you people? We're called "SUGGESTION" for a reason. We're not just here to chat with the boss! We're here to guide him.

Right now we know that our main concern is these assassins. They're getting closer, better, and they're not letting up. We need to find out who, from where, and why. To this end, speak with Black Fang, present him the note. Ask if he knows the sender, Yellow Fang, and ask if he knows anything about the Knight Blades. It's referred to plainly on the letter so it's obviously already understood. Ask about any old hideouts, anything he knows about their tactics or motives (beyond the obvious "anyone who pays well").

Anything he can tell us, any insight he can give is one step closer.

The letter says that if this assassin dies, they'll lose their eyes and ears. Well, he's dead. Now is the best time to move closer, when they can't hear us. Perhaps it is not yet the time to strike, but the time to move is certainly now.
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No. 90238 ID: e0499d

... you made yourself known as a knight to two seperate people who may be aggressive.

We have the revolutionaries
And that noble who dispised the old kingdom

Those are two places to look at. We know for a fact that they are most likely not the 'Boss'
(he woulda poisoned you dead)

I'm saying we should inspect the revolutionary camp for signs of deals. They're the most likely to have a grudge
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No. 90240 ID: fb5d8e
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90240

Well, since it appears we have absolutely no leads to go on, we will just have to wait until the Fangs rear their head again.
For now we are 'invisible'.

Now then, I have to try to focus.
I have one goal to achieve: The destruction of the 'Boss' and his forces.
To achieve them I need to know more about him, and raise a skilled army myself.

Sticks' spying mission has gone awry due to the 'Boss' influence in the area. I may have been too naive regarding this matter as I am no politician.
Gaining a strong presence and support in the area will be important.

The raising of an army has reached nearly no progress. I have secured a humble base and a stable group, but nowhere near a true fighting force.

While the 'Boss' is using underhanded tactics and manipulation it is easy to think I may have to do the same... but that is not where my strengths lie.
I am a knight. I have been raised and train to lead an army, not to lead a political or social movement.

Nnhh.. It feels like the stress is getting to me. But I should really achieve something before I can rest easily again.

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No. 90243 ID: 4cd10a

A wizard would do you a lot of good, magical help can be extremely important in any army, y'know.
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No. 90245 ID: e3f578

Well, if you must chose to ignore the Fangs by not questioning Black Fang, we need to get a politician in our group then. Honestly we still didn't get as much as we could from him but if you're so certain of nothing to be gained from such questioning methods...

Perhaps a longer journey is required. We need to get a politician of our ideals and this current area of thieves and wild men is not going to be it. I request details on settlements more northern or southern.
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No. 90246 ID: e024d0

>>90240
Are there any local trouble's aside from the boss, the solving of which could raise our renown and draw like minded hero's to us? You know, the standard evil necromancers, elder cults, witch covens, dragons, noble kidnappings (princesses are common targets I hear) vampire lords, ghoul infestations, unicorns to catc... (oh wait you arnt a... uhhm yeah sorry better skip that one!), boars to hunt, werebeasts to slay, pilgrims to help along their progress?
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No. 90248 ID: 6164e0

>>90240
Oh, idea: Go out on a soldier roundup with Black Fa, use it as a chance to let him help in teaching others. Should help him understand more about what he wants out of life along his personal path, and both of you should make for some imposing fighters looking for recruits to train.

Hit the nearest benign population mass, and only take the ones who seem fairly dedicated to either fighting for you or growing strong and famous under your tutelage. The destruction of this boss. Try to get a minimum of ten you think have the right mindset and sufficient basic capabilities, even if that means hitting multiple villages to meet those you feel suitable. After all, should make for much fame for those you recruit. And for you, you gain the seeds of an army, to fulfill your goals.
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No. 90250 ID: 445c48

Depending on the magic level of the region, a wizard would be good to have. Maybe get a bard who can be your group's "face".

Talk to Blank Fang about the Fangs, talk to Grek about any technologic progress, talk to Iesgip for potions and such, and then talk to Sticks about sexytime your relationship, if you want it to go farther than a one night stand.
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No. 90251 ID: fb5d8e
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90251

I shall ask Black Fang about his colleagues again, but I have little faith in it turning out more than our last conversation regarding the Fangs.

"Black Fang. What can you tell me of Green Fang and Yellow Fang?"
"Nuthin much, master. Green Fang was a creep, always sneakin' around. Ne'er saw 'im when he made a kill. Yellow Fang.. He's.. I dunno 'ow to describe 'em. He's very militaristic. Always tried ta do everythin' top notch. Violet told me he's leadin' the Fangs now."
"Do you remember any old hide outs?"
"Nah.. We always travelled around like we do down in the desert. Sometimes we'd stay in the house of our employer, but twas' mostly tents. Cept Green Fang. Creep liked ta stay up in trees."
"Thank you, Black Fang."
"Any time, master."
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No. 90253 ID: fb5d8e
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90253

You keep asking me what can be found in the region, but I don't know. We have yet to venture further into the forest or to the north.

Let me present my map again. Perhaps this time we can investigate something relevant instead of obscurities on the other side of the continent.
I have marked my location, the 'Boss's location, and the destroyed city.

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No. 90254 ID: 6164e0

>>90251
You need the foundations of an army, you need new recruits.

Black Fang is the most physically intimidating member of your group thus far.

Ask Black Fang if he would like to come with you, recruit the beginnings of an army (10 recruits minimum), and then aid you in spending the time needed to get them up to snuff.

Black Fang might like the idea of teaching others, passing on what he knows. Should give him a chance to build on the sparring he had with Ridder, and more thoroughly analyze how he fights.
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No. 90255 ID: 445c48

Well, I mean, you live in this world! Surely you have some knowledge of the region.
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No. 90256 ID: e024d0

>>90253
What's that huge skull on the map mark? There look to be ruins near it.
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No. 90257 ID: 9d07d9

Perhaps you can make allies of the elves in the forest. They'll surely be horrified that a man would burn down an entire city just for the hell of it, especially considering the circumstances of their own civilization. How easy it would be for the Boss to destroy their society if they don't eliminate him first.
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No. 90259 ID: e3f578

More information of the city in the d-17 range.
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No. 90261 ID: fb5d8e
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90261

The area around D-17 is called the Red Hills by the common man. There live rugged people in towers of clay. They represent the final border to the Far North.
..At least, that is what I overheard. I have never been there.

I know little specifics of the continent. I spend my youth in Piacevol. Unlike the prince I was not educated in the ways of the world. My training focused on battle.

It will be a good idea to visit the elves. I live in such close proximity to them already.
A best case scenario will provide an alliance and recruits for my army.
The worst case scenario will have them turn hostile because of my intrusion.

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No. 90262 ID: 1e1932

>>90261

What's life without taking risks every now and then?
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No. 90263 ID: 8b7db1

>>90253
Hmm, in terms of what's close, I would say either head further into the forest, to see what the people who live there make of the situation, or to head west again. I assume the big round thing is Sepia town, but what is that north of it?

Of course, you also run into the danger of going TOO far and running into people who haven't ever heard the name 'Malto'.
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No. 90264 ID: 8b7db1

>>90261
Oh, and if you DO go to the elves... maybe try to track down the names of the former lord and the potential lady of this place? They might decide to just GIFT you the place, if you went through to work of laying them to 'rest'.
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No. 90266 ID: e75a2f

Show Black Fang the letter.

Ask if he knows who the Knight Blades are, and also inform him 'The Creep' is dead.
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No. 90270 ID: e3f578

Speaking of the Prince, do you know him any?

Let us make sure to recuit an Elven architect in the least to restore Plumbing and shit. We can have this place in optimum shape with the carpenter and Black Fang.
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No. 90271 ID: e024d0

>>90264
The Lady may not be at rest yet I fear.
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No. 90276 ID: 445c48

>>90261
Worst case scenario, you get to kill a bunch of tree-hugging faggots.
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No. 90277 ID: 4cd10a

By the way, anyone got the recipe for black powder on hand? The tinkerer would probably have a field day with that.
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No. 90278 ID: fb5d8e
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90278

Yes, I knew the prince well. It has been a long time since I saw him. I can only hope he has been able to flee successfully..

"Black Fang, I am leaving on a diplomatic mission. I hope to find new recruits."
"Aye, master."
"Please inform the others. Tell Sticks to give the ring to Iesgip, and tell Iesgip to look for signs of Green Fang's stay when she scouts the area."
"Ya won't tell 'em yerself?"
"No. I.. I can not spare the mental energy."
"..uhr.. Alright, master. I'll take care o' it."

Time to move into unknown terrain again.
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No. 90280 ID: 34470e

>>90278
Might you have time to tell us what the prince was like, what he looks like, etc.?
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No. 90283 ID: 4cd10a

>>90281
Yeah, he'd be a volto or whatever, right? One of those long-nosed things with the manes? (Didn't sticks meet one of those? Didn't she describe him as "princely"?)
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No. 90284 ID: 445c48

You've got to learn what the Boss looks like. If not, you might pass him in the street in the market one day and he could go on and kill hundreds!

>>90277
The recipe for black powder is 75 percent potassium nitrate, 15 percent charcoal and 10 percent sulfur. This is usually measured by weight: 75 parts to 15 parts to 10 parts.

Finely grind the ingredients. For safety's sake, grind them all separately and clean out the mortar and pestle thoroughly between crushings.

Mix all of the ingredients with a small amount of distilled water until the substance is the consistency of cookie dough.


Place small amounts of the mixture in a fine sieve and slowly pour small amounts of alcohol through them. This is a dangerous step; do not perform it near sparks or flame. This step can be skipped, but the resultant black powder will be of poor quality.

Hand-form the mixture into small, rectangular shapes. This is called "corning." Allow the shapes to dry thoroughly.
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No. 90285 ID: e024d0

>>90280
Indeed, and how old should he be about now, you know? Just in case we should keep our eyes open for him.

>>90278
Also, Sir, don't think we believe that mental energy and trading rings around for a minute. I know you have other reasons.

I suppose it is best that you not have someone you are afraid to deal with having an open route to your thoughts, but 'us voices' haven't checked inside her mind yet, you may want some head clearing time, but 'we' still have curiosities to feed and questions to ask of her.

I wonder if we will have a little time to ask before the ring switch?
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No. 90286 ID: 445c48

>>90284
Then break the blocks up into granules.
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No. 90287 ID: 43d730

>>90278
You can't allow the awkwardness to inhibit your functioning.
Treat her as a trusted subordinate, no more, no less.
She explicitly said it was a meaningless fling.
Match her attitude.
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No. 90288 ID: 4cd10a

>>90287
Talking about it won't make it better, not with us, anyway.
He needs time to think, let him have it.
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No. 90290 ID: e024d0

>>90287
Matching her attitude would be against his Knightly virtues. The way of honor is often found in going against the common flow of the world.
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No. 90292 ID: 445c48

Let us talk to Sticks before you give it to Iegsip.
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No. 90293 ID: 4cd10a

>>90292
Sticks is fine, we don't need to talk to her now.
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No. 90295 ID: fb5d8e
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90295

I have no control over Sticks, you imbeciles. If she wishes to speak with you she will do so before handing the ring over.
I will treat her normally as conforming to her wishes.. but it costs me a lot of energy to ignore what has happened.

As for prince Muschio.. I have not thought of him in a long time.
When the revolutionists reached the castle I covered his escape through the servants exit... It was the last time I saw him.
I spend years looking for him with no success.

The prince and I.. We were rather close. He is slightly younger than me, and I believe he looked up to me as a big brother figure. I was honored that he saw me like that as I was merely the son of two knights.
In return I admired his dedication and insight.

Somehow it feels as if he was the only youth I had outside of training.

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No. 90296 ID: 34470e

>>90295
If we ever find him again, I'm sure he'll be glad to help you against fighting this "boss" person.
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No. 90297 ID: 4cd10a

You can tell your thread is popular when the posts are almost all in-character roleplay.
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No. 90298 ID: 1e1932

>>90295

D'awwww he's cute.

I'm sure you'll meet him again someday, Chief.
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No. 90299 ID: 8ce2bf

>>90295
He was the one you were saving your first kiss for, wasn't he?
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No. 90300 ID: 1831fc

Odd...

Muschio the Mind. Ridder the Body.

Muschio is better at diplomacy and trickery. Ridder is a direct approach soldier with no-nonsense attitude.


...Perhaps I'm just thinking aloud. You say you're going to contact the elves for assistance. Did you have any prior knowledge about them? Do you remember anything said about them that we might need to know?
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No. 90304 ID: e024d0

>>90295
I, I am sure you will meet someday... somewhere... upon some far field of battle again, there are so many different worlds,
so many different suns,
but we have just one world,
but we live in different ones,

now the sun's gone to hell
and the moons ridding high
let me bid you farewell
every man has to die
but its written in the starlight
and every line on your palm
we, we are fools to make war
on our...
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No. 90305 ID: 445c48

>>90295
>I have no control over Sticks, you imbeciles. If she wishes to speak with you she will do so before handing the ring over.

Listen, I don't know how this works, I thought we did that!

Ask Iegsip if she's seen any of the elves. She patrols the area, right?
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No. 90306 ID: 4cd10a

>>90305
From his armoured state and his current psture, I think it would be safe to assume he has already departed.
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No. 90310 ID: fb5d8e
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90310

I do not know anything about the elves living here. I only heard that they keep to themselves and occasionally chase off overdestructive lumberjacks.
Iesgip has not reported any elven activity. But then it is not hard to imagine these forestdwellers to be skilled at hiding among trees.

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No. 90312 ID: 445c48

>>90310
THERE'S ONE RIGHT THERE! WATCH OUT.

Nah, I'm just kidding.

Why would the Elves choose to ally with you against this "Boss"? He doesn't seem to have done anything to them, yet. They might not be motivated to do anything.
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No. 90314 ID: e024d0

>>90312
Actually that kinda does look like a pointed ear poking out of that bush. and is there something round and head-like poking from behind that tree?
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No. 90315 ID: 6cfb3f

>>90310
Do your people have any kind of history with elves as a race? For example: they like to bicker with dwarves, are wary but tolerant of humans, and hate goblins the way Louie Andersen hates Slim Fast. How do they feel about your kind?
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No. 90316 ID: 8ce2bf

>>90310
Ridder what is your underwear situation? How many layers are between your junk and the air?
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No. 90317 ID: fb5d8e
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90317

As I previously stated, my kind is from the Far North. As far as I know me and my parents are the only ones on this side of the barrier.

I don't see any elven ears.. I.. I also don't see on which side of the trees moss is growing.

I believe I'm lost.

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No. 90320 ID: 276781

>>90317
Might be some elven magic at work.
Might as well call out to them and announce that you mean no harm and don't mean to trespass, but you would like to humbly request their assistance - or at least friendship?
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No. 90321 ID: 34470e

>>90317
Can you talk to the things that are flying everywhere? What are they, anyway? Fireflies? Pixies?
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No. 90328 ID: f44349

>>90317
>>90317
Criminently, it looks like some one threw up a fucking book of fairy tales in here.
And what is with all of these butter fl-
Ffffff
Pixies.
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No. 90330 ID: fb5d8e
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90330

No, those are butterflies.
Very well, I shall try to call for them.


"Elves! I come in peace. I wish to negotiate friendship and alliances--"
"Finally~ You saw us~ Only true friends of the elves can see through the forest's soft blanket. Come, follow us, friend of the elves~"
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No. 90332 ID: 34470e

>>90330
Follow them. And don't think about how hot they are.
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No. 90334 ID: 1831fc

>>90330

....you gonna get raped.
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No. 90335 ID: e9b708

>>90330
Be careful and stay alert. It might be a trap.
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No. 90336 ID: f44349

>>90330
Silently ponder the androgynousness of elves.
And also the fact that these two are practically naked.
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No. 90345 ID: 5948f2

shit. Elves.

Eat nothing they offer.
Drink nothing they offer.
Stand in or don no circles, rings or spheres.
Broker no deals.
Agree to nothing.
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No. 90346 ID: fb5d8e
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90346

I silently follow them. They each take my hand and gently guide me through the trees.. until the roof of leaves opens up.

"Welcome to the holy city of Wonderseed~"
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No. 90348 ID: c90b73

What in the name of the lord did we got into...
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No. 90350 ID: 4cd10a

Assume they are hostile! If you see anything or notice anything that could even possibly, remotely indicate any sort of hostility, get the fuck out of there with extreme prejudice!
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No. 90353 ID: 4cd10a

>>90350
Actually, never mind that, just get the fuck out anyway! Remember the last time you encountered an elf? Yes, you might argue that he was somewhat... hostile, but ancient curses do not intall metal hooks in the cieling! They did that on purpose! Get out while you still can!
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No. 90357 ID: 9d07d9

Ye Gods, are they all women?
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No. 90360 ID: 4cd10a

>>90357
That batshit one in the mansion was... probably male?
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No. 90365 ID: e024d0

>>90346
These people aren't going to have the tech of the mansion, they probably gave up all industry a long time ago the lotus eating hippies. Can't even make proper clothes it seems.

There are wood elves, the backwoods descendants, ragtag survivors and careless inheritors of the High Elven Golden Age.
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No. 90367 ID: 4cd10a

>>90365
I say better safe than dead and dancing from a meathook, bugger off until you can come back with some sort of advantage.
What kind of advantage? Well, reading a few books on them can't hurt, even if it's just skimming.
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No. 90368 ID: 5d5878

Are these women or just androgynous elf dudes?
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No. 90372 ID: e024d0

>>90367
Oh I don't doubt that they are likely infected with their own Fae madness their existence entails.

But Wood Elves are far more likely to be into seducing you into a bed of rosethorns, eating you alive, or turning you into some kinda Wicker Man sacrifice (fortunately, I don't think you actually qualify for 'that' particular rite anymore) to honor the Green Man, the Horned Pan, or the Magna Mater.

As opposed to the more technologically savvy High Elven death mazes, auto-butcher traps, and macabre works of high art.
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No. 90384 ID: 4cd10a

>>90372
Either way, leave before you are killed in horrible and inventive ways.
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No. 90398 ID: 57aa60

>>90346

Magnificent...!
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No. 90462 ID: 9ddea5

>>90357
All elves are hermaphroditic.
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No. 90466 ID: 040994

>>90462
Hermaphroditic androgynites. And they know how to make wolfoids.
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