>>928527
>mindgaming inner dragon
You know, your inner dragon could just make your boobs bigger as some sort of petty revenge to spite you for attempting to mindgame it and/or successfully mindgaming it.

clearly everyone is overthinking it, the truth is that D is stored in the boobs

B because we need alies!
And C because Eezeryh looks weird being nervous.

Ceridwen 2019/04/07(Sun)06:26 No. 928946 ID: 395c02
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"I can't believe what they're doing!" you say in exasperation after pulling Dad aside.

"I can. A little bit."

"Okay yeah, but...!!" you gesture helplessly at the crowd.

"Your charisma had to come from somewhere, babygirl. You take after her in so many ways I'm starting to wonder if you got anything from me."

"Worrying a whole bunch and being really high strung?"

"...Yes, I suppose."

"That sounded less rude in my head."

"Heehee, no, I get it."

"...Not gonna lie, Dad, I kind of expected you to join me in a good old fashioned flailing of arms. But instead you seem all like, calm??"

His long reptilian mouth curls up into a gentle smile. "That's because I realized what your mother's actually doing."

"Playing mind games and stealing my hoard!?"

Dad laughs. Like, harder than he should.

"Look at her, little Ceri. What do you see?"

Ceridwen 2019/04/07(Sun)06:26 No. 928947 ID: 395c02
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....

"Probably the only person in the world who could spank a baby dragon and have it mean something," you say.

"Hahaha. If she could bring herself to do it, maybe. That's the thing about your mother. She talks a big game, and in many ways she can absolutely back it up, but deep down..."

Dad pauses, as if in thought.

"Regardless of her original intentions," he says softly, "this is something else. She's enjoying something she hasn't gotten to do in a very long time."

"Flirting with everyone!?" you say much less softly.

"Being around people. Being friendly and a little flirty yes and charismatic as all hell. She was always the center of attention in college. Right now, I think she's enjoying a bit of nostalgia."

"But-- but aren't you worried about her sleeping with them or-- or something??"

"Ceri, if Myra was going to cheat on me she'd have done it 20 years ago."

"But--!"

"Let me see if I can explain it. Right now, everyone's seeing her beautiful smiling face. A face that I, among many others, adore greatly."

Ceridwen 2019/04/07(Sun)06:26 No. 928948 ID: 395c02
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"But there are faces that nobody else, not even you, have seen. Faces normally obscured by pride, or stubbornness. Deep and sincere feelings she showed me, and me alone."

A question comes to mind, but you dare not share it.

"You're wondering why she chose me," Day says with a slight chuckle, "to be the one to see them."

"N-no!!"

"COMPASSION isn't a reason to lie, little one."

"okay fine yes. a little bit."

"Remember the story of how your mother and I first met?"

"Uhhh... you were bad at a class in college and she helped?"

"Er... yes. She'll always claim I impressed her with my determination to learn the material, but I think she felt sorry for me. Or maybe she saw me as a kindred spirit, the one person in class who didn't go out of their way to impress or flirt with her."

"What!? But she's Mom!"

"I'm aware! But I didn't go there to get a mate. I had to prove I could do it, prove it to everyone who doubted me. And thanks to her, I passed that damned class. We kept hanging out, helping each other with difficult subjects."

Your tail wags slightly at the impending romance. "And then...!"

"And then she told me I was the best friend she ever had."

Ceridwen 2019/04/07(Sun)06:26 No. 928949 ID: 395c02
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"What!? Y-you got friend-zoned by Mom!?"

"The 'friend-zone' is largely a myth, Ceri. Nobody falls in love without being friends first. Not in a meaningful way. The way that causes you to tell the most beautiful woman in the world to find someone else because she deserves a life you can't give her."

"I kinda remember you telling me this before... B-but she stayed! She had to have or my life makes a lot less sense!"

"Well yes, obviously she stayed with me despite my attempts to push her away."

"But... how??"

"Well that--"

He runs a hand over his fin. "It feels weird for me to be the one saying it."

"You gotta though! I'm like omega curious!"

"Wow that's pretty curious. I guess... I guess she saw something in me even I didn't see. I don't have her raw charisma or APPEAL, but I've always tried to be honest and open about myself. And I could always tell how she was feeling, even when she tried to hide it."

"Oh! ...Wait, then... mind games??"

"Well obviously I let her have her fun~"

You struggle to deal with the plot-twist laid at your feet. All this time... Dad was letting Mom win!? That... that...

That explains a lot, actually. That has to be why he acted so calm with Skif the other day...

"So you know Mom isn't going to uh, do things with the others?" you ask with a pretty miserable amount of tact.

"I wouldn't be worried even if she could mindgame me."

"But you always freak out about me!!! And-- wait! Can you see through me, too!? You knew I was doing... uh... with the others...!?"

"You spilled the beans--" "Spaghetti." "You spilled the 'spaghetti' too quickly for me to even have time to intuit that something was up."

"Oh."

Yeah, you can count the things you've successfully kept secret on one finger. Because 'I'm a dragon' is literally the only thing you haven't spilled.

And even that's debatable.

"Besides," Dad says, "Any time I start to worry, I just have to remember the face I cherish most."

...?

Ceridwen 2019/04/07(Sun)06:26 No. 928950 ID: 395c02
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"The look in her eyes as she hummed to you for the first time."



?

Ceri, you were the one thing ythey couldn't have, and by luck, or fate, or something, you arrived to their lifes. You must be THE most happy event of their lifes. So no matter what happens, they will have you. AND you will have them. No amout of flirting and spaggeti can take that away from you.

Who would have thought that your that was that much of a badass? You owe him some respect, don't you think? He is kinda like Skiff. A dragon rider on his own way.

>>928950
No wonder your dad (and you) worry the way you do, your family is an incredibly precious thing, to all of you.
Just hug your dad and both watch your mom having fun for a while, something will come up that needs your attention soon enough, just enjoy this moment while it lasts.

Your mom honestly cares about you. Just let her have fun with your friends.

bwwwwwaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
tears and hugs time

I think it's time for hugs and tears

>>928950
Well it's gonna be hard not to be protective of your hoard but you're gonna have to trust your mom to handle it with care.

>>928950
time for Ceri to CRY!

You and dad should go shoot guns sometime. He likes guns and you two need to do some bonding cuz idk if he has had enough character development to get other hobbies yet.

Skeet is totes fun tho.

Btw, at what point in this was mom in the military? I thought she said somewhere that she was (might have been the siphon squelch route in the game, but military history is something ceri should know about anyway).

Youtube version: https://youtu.be/Q8_8RizTZaM

Ceridwen 2019/04/10(Wed)14:21 No. 929312 ID: 395c02
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....

Ah.

The two of you decide to hang back for a bit and watch Mom enjoy herself. It's still pretty surreal for your mother to be flirting with your current and potential mates, but... she does look happy.

"I think I get why you panic about me and not Mom," you say.

"Panic is a strong word."

"That's why I chose it."

"C-Ceri..."

"Hee. Teasing aside, I think there's more to it than me being your daughter. Mom doesn't share her deeper feelings to anyone else but you, but I share my feelings with everyone. Maybe you're scared by the thought of us not having the same kind of bond. You worry there'll be nothing only the two of us share."

Dad doesn't respond, but his eyes and heavy sigh say enough.

"But... we do share something. Something no amount of flirting or spaghetti can take away. We have 18 years' worth of memories together. Wonderful memories that nobody could ever replace. That I'll keep with me no matter where I end up going."

"Dammit Ceri you're trying to make me cry aren't you."

You smile through your own misty eyes. "It's possible."

"Argh..."

You wrap an arm around your sniffling father. "So... would you mind humming that melody to me again? I'll try not to faint this time."

"Of course, babygirl."

....

Ceridwen 2019/04/10(Wed)14:21 No. 929313 ID: 395c02
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You eventually rejoin the others and partake in food that, while definitely cold now, is delicious nonetheless.

You expected this picnic to be a complete disaster. You figured Dad would freak out, and Mom would be Mom. One out of two isn't bad.

Still, you get the feeling you don't have to worry about Dad anymore. He might need time to get used to the new status quo, but he should find comfort in realizing he'll always have his daughter, and she'll always have him.


-A: Share stories from your childhood.
-B: Ask Mom if she's enjoying herself.
-C: Propose a toast. What will you toast to?
-D: Dragon form for group dragon hugs.

Woah. B

>>929313
D

>>929313
>Food
Don't forget to sneak some to Penny!

>What do?
B

Yeah, why not B

>>929313
Primary A,

Secondary D.

Hugs and bonding.

>>929313
A, all the way. But the more pleasant stories. Stoke the warmth in your heart, and everyone else's heart!

B your mom.

No, wait. I mean...B @ your mom?

Aaaaand there goes my heart! B, C to your parents.

>>929313
Aww

B, oh and also suggest taking a swim.
I remember a while back it was mentioned she hasn't gone swimming in ages, it might be another thing she's not done in a while she'd enjoy.

B, and a toast to your parents, C

B

D, A

I am all sappy right now from all the feels, but sharing stories from your childhood might advance the plot!

B, secondary C

>>929331
Swimming's a pretty cool suggestion, actually. Might REALLY make her day! You should definitely suggest it to her without realizing she probably didn't bring her swimwear and would have to - with probably zero qualms - swim naked.

Would probably make, like, MOST IF NOT ALL of your hoard+spectators' day too. THE coolest mom.

C, to the best of your adventures!

In f***ing.

B give Mom more even MORE atention.

That D tho

A/b. Will she even admit it?

>>929311
*sniff* I’m not crying! Someone left a bowl of onions nearby!

>>929313
B: Ask Mom if she's enjoying herself.

>>929317
Yes! Give Penny some food!

>>929331
>>929340
>swimming
That’s a good idea! Except don’t we have to wait an hour after eating before we go swimming? Or is that just a myth?

Anyways, since the picnic took place here at the lake, I’m sure everyone here brought their swimsuits, just in case everyone decided to go swimming.

A, B

Primary A, secondary B.

C A toast to the future and bonds formed, both of the past and those yet to come.

B, but transform anyway.

B, and then D

>>929356
Except don’t we have to wait an hour after eating before we go swimming? Or is that just a myth?
It is possible to get cramps like that, yes. But it depends on a couple things. Digestive tolerance, the level of activity while swimming, and what the food was. Something heavy like spaghetti, coupled with the fact that there will probably be water play (no innuendos here) definitely yields a chance of cramps. I wouldn't worry though. I think it's probably fine for them to swim right away.

A but only the silly/bizarre ones. Like when you first met Prince Chei.

C To friends and family. And the sad bush.

Also inform your hoard and parents that yes it is okay for them to fool around.
Seriously! You know it's going to happen regardless and that some of them are going to try be secretive about it and they're gonna feel guilty and and be awkward so it's best to just deal with it now.

A

B, C

This is somewhat off-the-cuff, but here it goes:

C, propose a toast:
A toast - To unity, to friendship, to being your true self.
To family and to love.
.
A toast - To having a good time. A toast - To shared moments. A toast - To cherished memories.
A toast - To the bright future and the many wonderful journeys that await each of us.
.
Let us remember this occasion and drink to what truly matters - being together, side by side, ready to live our lives in full.
We are all together, united as one; each of us unique, and all of us uniquely enriched by our mutual relationships.
.
To you, my dear friends and family - love yourself, love the other, and love the world!
GROUP HUUUG!

/end (Dragon form to accommodate)


Inspiration hits weirdly at night...

...

Then go B, and have Mom take a swim.

C, to friends, to family, to Unity!
a, remember your first time discovering the the Cliche Tree?

C: propose a toast to... TOAST! it is delicious, crunchy, and tastes especially good with butter, or BLTs.

>>929313
B

C Toast to friendship!

Don't turn into a dragon! Especially with the dragon fanboy here, he might talk.

Main choice B. Secondary choice, WHATEVER THE OPPOSITE OF D IS! We have people who don't know about the D yet! Don't let the D get out!

Ceridwen 2019/04/15(Mon)17:25 No. 929936 ID: 395c02
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"Are you enjoying yourself, Mom?" you ask.

"Hehehe~! I..."

Ceridwen 2019/04/15(Mon)17:25 No. 929937 ID: 395c02
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"Uh... W-why are you both looking at me like that?"

"No reason," you reply. "Just thinking of the conversation Dad and I had just now."

"Oh? If I didn't know any better I'd think you two were scheming something."

"Nothing like that," came Dad's response.

Ceridwen 2019/04/15(Mon)17:25 No. 929938 ID: 395c02
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"We were discussing how wonderful it is to see a smile on your beautiful face."

"S-Sheriim! Not in front of..."

Ceridwen 2019/04/15(Mon)17:25 No. 929939 ID: 395c02
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"...."

Ceridwen 2019/04/15(Mon)17:25 No. 929941 ID: 395c02
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S-she's blushing!?

She never acts this way in public!

Speep! That's like, ketza levels of cute.

I-I still have much to learn!

I'm in controOol...

Chirpy chirp!

Aww! Too bad I uh lost my notepad so I can't take notes!

I... hmm.

Wanna hold hands too, Ceri~?

(i wanna hold tails)

I uh... um...


[Path of holding...]
-A: Let your hoard grasp your mighty D-HANDS. So much hand-holding...!
-B: Form a circle of held hands. What better way to show UNITY?
-C: Everyone hold tails. Miss Outissa and The Eez might need a little help.

[Path of good tidings...]
-D: Group hug! A friendly hug shared between lovers, friends, and acquaintances alike!
-E: Offer a speech of unity! What will you say...?
-F: Give your parents a moment and talk with your companions. What do you say to whom?

Can we combine D, A and C?

>>929943
Tempting.

Primary C, secondary D.
Touch your friends!!

BBBBBBBBBB
This is destiny.
F also works too.
Slinko out here with the degenerate hand-holding. Please don't stop.

>>929941
Primary A

Secondary C

E, a speech/toast to your parents for raising you well!

>>929943
That's just asking everyone to play twister...
o.o
EVERYONE SHOULD PLAY TWISTER
Open a portal and grab that shit.

E

F - Hold hands with Skif and see if everyone else holds hands with one other person! Too much unity and it seems implausible in an exponential environment.

F
Grab everyone that isn’t your parents and ask them how they’re enjoying the picnic

>>929950
Yeah this!

F

Specifically, I want to talk to Siphon regarding this: >>927617

>>929941
A- primary in DRAGON FORM!
F-you should ask The E and Tempest if they are ok they keep shaking! and see how everyone else is liking the picnic.

D/b. No dragon forming in front of the dragon seeker!

F, C

Primary B, and polymorph your tail so it's long enough to tailhold with the bush.

Secondary D

Primary E, secondary B

No wonder Ceri's tilde went up so much from hand-holding!

>>929941
Primary D: Group hug! Just make sure everyone is careful around the people that have spikes on their bodies!

Secondary B: Form a circle of held hands.

Either E, to... your mom and dad for being the best, or B.

>>929941
Primary D

Secondary B

Mom blushing in public is the most fantastic turnabout in this quest so far. If it persist for too long, Ceri can still suggest - in a totally innocent manner, f'course - to Mom to take a swim, to cool down herself back to "overpowering charisma" level.

Primary - A
Secondary - D

D and B!!!

B, with you close enough to hold tails with bush-kobold~

Seconary, D

>>929941
Primary F: pull Eezeryh aside and ask if something's distracting her.
Secondary D.

If we're gonna unite everyone, gotta start with your parents. E

I agree with this combined choice for my primary as well >>929943 . but i also want to do choice F too with it as my secondary. either before or after the group hug whatever more easier and/or more private for you and the one you want to talk to.

like Eezeryh. they look like they were shaking and upset about something earlier,

also don't forget to ask the kobold if their bush can be move close enough to your group to join in the group hug so they can do it while still hidden in it if that make them feel better. they also got your word of encouragement to backup their choice to come out of the bush by their own freewill so the kobold can join up for the hug and if they want to, go hide back in to the bush after the hug.

Ceridwen 2019/04/19(Fri)18:15 No. 930435 ID: 395c02
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Deciding there'd be literally no way you're gonna let this end without a giant group hug, you hang back and wait for a good moment to go for it.

W-what's everyone staring at?

You're cute!

H-he's my husband! Of course I'm going to hold his hand! Geez...

Heehee~

Just you wait till later, mister.

G-gulp...


I'm so jealous right now.

I gotta try this on Ceri!

But I'm always happy to hold your hand, babe!

B-babe?

Why not? We've been together the longest.

So I can call you...?

Mistress.

R-right...

Hehehe. I'm just kidding, silly. Call me what you want!

Oh!

Then I'll call you mistress.

That's what I love about you, Skif.


But seriously, thanks for always supporting me, especially lately.

Always and forever.

Ceridwen 2019/04/19(Fri)18:15 No. 930436 ID: 395c02
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Hmm...? Tempest and Siphon are talking about something, but you can't quite make it out amongst the chatter. They point at... Eezeryh?

So uh, you doing okay over there?

I'm alwaAys doing weEell!

....

I'm fine and Siphon didn't put anything anywhere okaAaay.

Wait, the conversation I had with Siphon earlier...

EVERYTHING IS FINE NOTHING IS LEWD.

Ceridwen 2019/04/19(Fri)18:15 No. 930437 ID: 395c02
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....

W-we'll talk aboOUuut this later.





Fine.

Ceridwen 2019/04/19(Fri)18:15 No. 930438 ID: 395c02
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You enjoying yourself, Miss Outissa?

*Chirp!*

I was a bit unsure when we first met, but I'm glad you're here with us now.

To think it all came about from me randomly flying up the mountain one time!

Ceridwen 2019/04/19(Fri)18:15 No. 930439 ID: 395c02
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*Cheep!* You're quite skilled!

Want me to teach you how?

*Chirp!* But my hands aren't as small as yours!

You just have to talk about science. She gets super distracted~

Oh *peep*

W-whatever you two are scheming, StoOop it right now!

Ceridwen 2019/04/19(Fri)18:15 No. 930440 ID: 395c02
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If only Chei could see this.

I'll have to be double puffy for his sake!

Just don't go overboard or your fluff will uh... fall off?

I'm probably fine!

Probably!?

Speep!

T-think ketza thoughts! Small and fluffy!

Oh? Does he need someone to pet him some more?

No no he's fine! i hope

Speep!!

The banter continues as everyone finishes their meals. Soon enough, you find your moment and take a stand.

Ceridwen 2019/04/19(Fri)18:15 No. 930441 ID: 395c02
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"Everyone, I'm not gonna lie; I really thought this would be a disaster."

Big mood.

We're too old to talk like that, dear.

"...Uh... Anyway. I think things ended up going pretty well! I'd give a big speech about it but that lost the vote so um... How about a group hug to celebrate this moment of solidarity?"

Ceridwen 2019/04/19(Fri)18:15 No. 930442 ID: 395c02
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And with that, everyone piles in!

So much has happened that the past few days have felt like two years. You made it this far, not on your own but with the support of those around you. What should have been a huge disaster turned into moments of comradery and bonding. You even learned something about Siphon you really didn't expect to learn that easily. Like, wow that wasn't well hidden.

You made it through the disastrous start to the two-week wait. From damaging the seal to ill-advised adventures through the mall, you averted disaster around every corner.

You chased after Daatra, preventing her from running off and strengthening your kinship, and you gained assurance of Mom's safety in light of Mrs F's threat.

And now, you survived the dreaded PICNIC OF DOOM. You took what should have been a trainwreck and used it to further strengthen the bond between you and your friends.

Ceridwen 2019/04/19(Fri)18:15 No. 930443 ID: 395c02
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Your family.

>>930437
Eezeryh is never going anywhere with Siphon ever again.

Together.

I want to see the friendship stats right now!

>>930445
I'm pretty sure whatever happened was illegal.