Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/16(Wed)14:58 No. 92970 ID: 426169
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"Excuse me old man, how is business?"
"Hnuhh. What? Speak up! All these hnhm youngsters mumbling to themselves."
"I asked how is business."
"What? Are you one of them ruffians? Stop bothering innocent people! Minding my own business. Always running about and causing a ruckus."

>>92970
Seems half deaf, perhaps a better answer would be supplied within.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/16(Wed)15:41 No. 92999 ID: 426169
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"WELL GO ON THEN, RUFFIAN. Your friends are in there having their fun. If I was younger I'd show you what's what! We didn't tolerate any of this carrying on back in my day! I don't care if you're working for the magistrate or not, that sort of thing is a disgrace! A DISGRACE! The ancestors are rolling in their graves they are!"

>>92999
Actually, we're a toad.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/16(Wed)16:00 No. 93005 ID: 426169
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"Actually, we're a toad."
"What? Who said that?"

>>93005
Me, you daft old bugger! How've you been?

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/16(Wed)16:35 No. 93019 ID: 426169
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"Me, you daft old bugger! How've you been?"
"T-Tzu-shia? Y-you died! I held your hand while you bled to death from that arrow and you died! W-what?"

>>93019
"You know death is not the end, old one, merely another part of the path one must walk. Do not grieve so, and know you shall join those you lost eventually, when your time comes. So don't feel sad, you are not alone."

Now I wonder what Mu is doing, that kid can get in trouble on his own.

>>93019
Actually there's quite a few of us in here, no idea how your friend got here, but here he is. Kinda cramped actually.

>>93019
"Shoddy reincarnation! There's more than a dozen of us in this here toad!"

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/16(Wed)17:22 No. 93056 ID: 426169
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"I got better."
"I- I-"

It's the sunset. Damn Ling Pu.
*sigh* Yeah it's true. I'm a construct. That damn witch wasn't too careful about what she used for ingredients either. Restless dead, minor spirits, wisps, I think there's even a bit of demon in there.
That old man is seeing a phantom image of one of my souls. It'll only last until the sun goes all the way down... Dang. Don't know if I should be doing something about this.

>>93056
I think you should go inside. Let the man think it was a dream, or some such. As is.... it is unlikely you could say anything to him that would end with him in a better state than he is now. Further reminding him of the pain he felt would not be a thing one does to an old friend.

So for now, go inside, and check on Mu.

Maybe later, the kid can do something for him.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/16(Wed)18:29 No. 93087 ID: 426169
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"It IS you. I'm so sorry. I promised her I'd bring you back. I- I failed."

[ Torment old man | Torment yourself | Go inside | Other (specify) ]

Tell him that it's ok, you forgive him.

>>93087
"Do not feel sorrow, old friend. You did the right thing. I... cannot return to her anymore. In fact.... I do not know if you will ever see me again. I did die that day, and now I guide a young martial artist, to gain myself my rightful rest. ....It was good to see you again, despite all that has happened."

>>93087
Sometimes we all fail... if no-one failed then, perhaps the world would be in perfect harmony, but we both know that is not the case. I have found a new path to walk.

It was merely by happenstance that we would cross these evening, but every happenstance has its meaning, so perhaps I am here to tell you its okay now.

>>93087
"It was not your fault. Someone interfered with my fate."

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/16(Wed)19:02 No. 93119 ID: 426169
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"It's all right. It wasn't your fault."
"I'm so sorry."
"There there. It was my fate, nothing more. I'm doing all right now. Death's not the end of everything. I'm looking after this upstart wandering monk. He's a handful. You saw him."

>>93119
"So how's she doing?"

>>93119
>>93119
"If you still feel bad about what happened, then tell me, what happened since then? Where has the path of your life brought you?"

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/16(Wed)20:20 No. 93178 ID: 426169
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Meanwhile
"Oh, welcome! Please take a seat, I'll be with you in a moment."

>>93178
You know what, every time some wandering martial artist sits in the corner, he ends up with a fight on his hands.

To stave that off, find a table relatively close to the middle of the room and sit there.

>>93178
yeah, just don't sit by the bar, that's where the fights start... oh wait, that's westerns.

>>93182
Find the darkest, most secluded corner, and avoid it like the plague.

Stop staring at her ass, Mu. You know there is only one woman for you, and she has four tails.

>>93246

I am in complete agreement.

>>93285
No way. She's ours.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/19(Sat)16:28 No. 94702 ID: c5b152
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Fine, I'll look for a seat out in the open.
Mu entered the inn, and found himself a seat near the counter. Loud carousing was audible from a small adjoining cabinet. The waitress headed towards the noise, while Mu settled on his seat. A large man was bustling behind a counter, quietly whistling a tune.

[ Wait | Go { upstairs | to the cabinet | outside } | Talk to man | Call for the waitress | Continue staring ]


[ And a word from the author: Remember, these are always suggested actions, not an exhaustive list. You can always do something else instead. Typically you can talk to everyone and examine anything for more info, and possibly a closeup. ]

>>94702
Approach the bar tender....errr...Do we have any coin?

>>94705
Dude, crazy awesome martial artist in the making?

You better believe we are on the lookout to BEAT HEADS FOR JUSTICE.

Actually, it allows us to start making a name for ourselves, here and now.

Speaking of which, do we want to go by just Mu, or give a nickname right off the bat so we can make it stick?

>>94715
And by that, I mean because you always are given a reward of SOME sort for helping out a village with a problem. So if we don't have coin, we end up with it or something else of worth. While making a name for ourselves.

So that bartender is the guy to talk to.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/20(Sun)04:24 No. 95152 ID: c5b152
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They gave me fifty silver coins when I left the temple. I haven't had an opportunity to spend any yet.

"Ah, welcome young master! Would you like something to eat? ... I apologize, the magistrate has so many new recruits that I've forgotten who you are. My most humble apologies."

[ Enter name | Food | Recruit | Recruit (lie) ]

>>95152
Tell him you're not a recruit. Lies like that can come back to really bite you in the ass. Ask what there is on the menu.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/20(Sun)06:29 No. 95179 ID: c5b152
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"I am sorry, but I am not one of the magistrate's recruits."
"Ah! Welcome then, stranger! Would you like to order dinner? Today we're offering tea smoked duck, pork hotpot and dumplings. What may I call you, young sir?"

[ ENTER NAME ]

John Steinbeck

>>95179
Big McLargehuge

...Mu?

[ You don't have to use an alias, but you can come up with a fancy title for Mu. Like "Eagle Eyes Mu" or "Mu the Righteous Fury". ]

>>95216
We haven't really done anything to earn a title yet. We've learned a demon art, but I'd think we don't want to go broadcasting that. Just Mu will be fine.

>>95216
"Mu the John Steinbeck."

Mu of *Insertname* Temple?

>>95179
MU THE MASTERFUL

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/20(Sun)15:23 No. 95450 ID: c5b152
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"I'm Mu. Of the Wind Temple."
"Very good, master Mu. Your order?"
"Well I-" "Get your hands off me!"
"Oh no. Don't interfere. Those men work for the magistrate. You'll get into trouble."

[ Interfere | Place order ]

>>95450
You wouldn't be a very good hero if you didn't piss of a magistrate or two.

Don't interfere yet, but look and ask what's going on.

>>95450
WHAT'S THAT I HEAR?

THE SOUND OF JUSTICE WAITING TO BE DISPENSED?

Don't interfere JUST yet, first ask bartender about how the magistrate is viewed by the populace, and/or listen in more to get a better feel for what is happening, beyond just a fondling. If they are just drunk and being idiots, that's very different from being an asshole sober. Knowledge is the most potent of weapons, after all.

Besides FIST TO FACE, of course.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/20(Sun)16:48 No. 95510 ID: 115e3a
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"WHAT'S THAT I HEAR?
THE SOUND OF JUSTICE WAITING TO BE DISPENSED?"

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/20(Sun)16:50 No. 95515 ID: 115e3a
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"This is none o yer business, punk. We're city watch. That means we work for the boss. Now scram before me an me mates beat the everlivin shit outta yer."

[ Rescue the DID | Retort with a cunning one-liner | Apologize | Get tongue-tied ]

>>95515
RESCUE TIME.

>>95515
THOSE WHO FOLLOW THE PATH OF CORRUPTION CAN NEVER BEST THOSE GUIDED BY RIGHTEOUS JUSTICE!

>>95515
We work for a higher boss, a higher power.

>>95531
That being the Devil Toad, BUT STILL.

Way more important than a generic Magistrate.

....unless the Magistrate is a demon in disguise. Then the magistrate IS a higher power than toad.

ANYWAY.

Harassing Bar Maids? Acting self important when called on it? Unwilling to relent because they think they are protected from reprisals?

TIME FOR THE HEALING FIST OF JUSTICE.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/20(Sun)17:25 No. 95553 ID: 115e3a
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"Such unrepetent wickedness! Truly this is a scourge I must undo! PREPARE TO RECEIVE THE HEALING FIST OF JUSTICE!"

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/20(Sun)17:26 No. 95555 ID: 115e3a
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"Hey guys, come check this guy out. Is he for real?"

[ Select mode of attack | Cancel and slink away with your tail between your legs, you coward ]

>>95555
NOT NEARLY AS REAL AS MY FIST IN YOUR FACE

[Just to be clear, choose whether you want to use the pudao or fight unarmed, and describe how Mu should perform the initial attack.]

Stride towards them confidently and and they are almost sure to throw the first punch, attempt to defeat them unarmed, remember that we don't want to show off our mastery of the deamon step too soon.

Lets start simple with these fellows and work our way up if they show some skill.

>>95563
Lets not bring blades into a bar fight. Walk up to the guy and kick him in the gut. Just a normal kick, mind you, not a Stepped kick.

>>95563
Leap from the table, fist out, into his face.

This is what happens when Toad no longer is there to buffer our suggestions. Uggggh.

>>95555

ONLY THE FIST OF RIGHTEOUS JUSTICE CAN CLEANSE THE ARROGANCE AND CORRUPTION IN THEM!


Dude, this is hilarious and awesome.

>>95555
Oh, if they pull out crossbows, or any projectile weapon that moves faster than those thrown by hand (conventionally), be ready to shout while doing DF to avoid and close the distance.

If you only do it once, and cover the sound at least somewhat, it shouldn't be thought of as anything but: Talented martial artist, with taste for JUSTICE, coming through'.


Don't want to get shot, after all.

>>95722

I know, isn't is absolutely amazing? :D

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/21(Mon)02:16 No. 95853 ID: 115e3a
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>>95558
>>95594
"ONLY THE FIST OF RIGHTEOUS JUSTICE CAN CLEANSE YOUR EVIL"
"Guys, seriously, you gotta check this yokel ou-"
[animated]

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/21(Mon)02:23 No. 95855 ID: 115e3a
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What was that noise?

>>95855
Mu probably did something stupid, now we gotta go bail him out.

>>95855
Keep talking with your old friend.

If Mu is to become a gret martial artist, if Mu is to become a Dragon in his own right, even as you guide him, there must be times he can act and decide his course on his own.


And really, in a bar fight, the odds are good he can handle himself.

If you are genuinely worried, get close enough to see how he is doing, but don't do anything unless he looks to be in danger?

AND LET THE CLEANSING FIST, FILLED WITH VALOR AND HONOR, TEACH THESE SCOUNDRELS OF JUSTICE!

GO, KAMEN RI- MU, MU, I MEANT MU.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/21(Mon)15:34 No. 96037 ID: 115e3a
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The Devil Toad snuck into a vantage point, observing how the battle faired. Mu had thrown himself towards his enemies with little regard for safety. What did Mu do? What only a warrior monk of the Wind Temple could. His battle strategy however was unique to Mu alone.

[ DRAW YOUR BATTLE PLAN FOR THE NEXT ROUND. BONUS POINTS FOR SPIRITED ONE-LINERS ]

How do I shot trip?!H508X.HbJ6 2009/12/21(Mon)15:39 No. 96042 ID: 6faa8c
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>>96037
Double DF at the archer dude, then a high right kick at his head. Take him out first and get on the table.
If you can utilize the momentum of DF as part of a strike, do so!

>>96042
FEEL THE STRENGTH OF THE FIST OF JUSTICE! MU THE MIGHTY WILL POUND EVIL INTO THE EARTH!

[ RULE CLARIFYAN TIEM

Mu may take one regular step per round or two running steps (mark in black). In addition, he may use the Demon Flash Step for three additional steps (mark in blue). You may use one or more of the DFS-steps as kicks as part of a combo. You may perform one other attack per turn (punch, kick, joint-lock, throw, etc). Mark attacks in red.

Extra points for detailed descriptions, extra points for INSPIRATIONAL ONE-LINERS]

Suggestion 2009/12/21(Mon)15:55 No. 96062 ID: 632862
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>>96056
FEEL THE POWER OF MY SOLE, EVIL DOER!

Bob!t/UKid4z5s 2009/12/21(Mon)16:17 No. 96079 ID: 6164e0
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>>96037
THE WAY OF JUSTICE

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/21(Mon)16:40 No. 96088 ID: 115e3a
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"YOU BASTARD! I'LL HAVE YOUR HEAD ON A PIKE FOR THAT!"

The guard swung his sabre at Mu!

[ RHYME TO DODGE AND DISARM! ]



[ THIS IS A BONUS EVENT, BATTLE PLAN APPLICATIONS ARE STILL ACCEPTED ]

>>96088
"Your brains are that of a gnat!"

My ryme-fu is weak ;-;

>>96088
A pity you're too slow and fat...

>>96088
A FOLLOWER OF JUSTICE IS ALWAYS AN ACROBAT!
NOW TASTE THAT WHICH YOUR ARROGANCE BEGAT!

DOUBLE RHYME BONUS

>>96109
RHYME FOLLOW-UP!

You who fight for a corrupt local autocrat,
One likely no more noble than a dingbat,
To me, your strength of arms is diddlysquat!
Now, enough of words and rhymes, enough chitchat,
'TIS TIME FOR MY RIGHTEOUS FIST TO BE THE DIPLOMAT!

Suggestion 2009/12/22(Tue)03:45 No. 96502 ID: e2020c
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*GASP* *GRAB* BIT OF A HEAD!!
*SWING* *PING* FIND BELLY BED!!

Just step on his chest. Then throw his sabre if it misses disable and use his second man as a human shield

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/22(Tue)14:48 No. 96631 ID: 115e3a
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"A pity you're too slow and fat!"
The guard swung wildly, angered by Mu's retort. He missed.
Many strategies flowed through Mu's head, the best being
>>96042
>>96062
>>96079
Which strategy did Mu choose?

[ DODGE SUCCESSFUL START OFFENSIVE RHYME TO DISARM ]

>>96631

He uses this plan:
>>96079


But only after using this rhyme for QUAD RHYME BONUS:
>>96194

FOR JUSTICE, AND THE HEALING POWER OF A RIGHTEOUS FIST!

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/27(Sun)10:29 No. 99089 ID: 115e3a
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"ENJOY THE BITTER TASTE OF JUSTICE!"
[Animated]
A guard has been incapacitated!

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/27(Sun)10:31 No. 99090 ID: 115e3a
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The guards quickly armed themselves, as Mu took shelter behind the brazier.

[Enter plan of action]

Bob!t/UKid4z5s 2009/12/27(Sun)11:26 No. 99094 ID: 6164e0
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>>99090
Currently, they just think we a re a martial artist, we haven't done any fancy stuff. Let's try to keep that hidden for now.

TACTICOOL PLAN

Suggestion 2009/12/27(Sun)11:45 No. 99103 ID: 059c31
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Flip up the brazier and use it as an arrow shield while pivoting around north

Blocking the spear thrust (put the spear
between us and the guy to the south while stepping north)

Fling the brazier at the guy to the south

Step north onto that bench and kick that spearman away while holding his spear (keep the spear)

Then start the next round by menacing the guy with the bow using your new spear!

>>99103

This building is made of wood and paper.

Please do not flip the brazier over.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/28(Mon)08:29 No. 99863 ID: 115e3a
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Mu jumped behind the brazier for cover, hoping to avoid both causing a fire and revealing his Demon Arts.
[Animated]

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/28(Mon)09:04 No. 99888 ID: 115e3a
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"Yeah how do ya like that scumbag?"
Hrrrgh...

Struck by the archer's arrow, Mu writhes in pain, as the guards draw near.

[ Attempt escape | Surrender | Keep fighting ]

>>99888
Escape, he who fights and runs away..

>>99888
so uhh, just how struck are you by that archer's arrow? I mean, if you think you can still fight now would be the time to just screw not letting them know you can Flash Step and going all out.

But if you don't think you can keep fighting, then I suppose running is the best option.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/28(Mon)10:10 No. 99915 ID: 115e3a
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M-must... g't awah. Hrgh...
Mu feebly staggers towards the exit as the guards laugh at his efforts.

[ Pass out | Kick the brazier | Charge two guards ahead with everything you have left | Surrender ]

>>99915
Demon arts time.

Charge in between guards, use one DF to finish closing distance, then one DF kick to the face each.

>>99924
Since I really doubt they are going to let you surrender, this seems like the best chance, if you are lucky someone nearby will rescue you because they wanted those guys beaten up.

>>99924

This one, charge those two bastards and kick their faces in. Hopefully someone in the bar will keep you from getting killed, having people getting killed is not really good publicity for bars.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/28(Mon)11:07 No. 99943 ID: 115e3a
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K-kick 'eir fac's in. G't to... keep movin.
[animated]

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/28(Mon)11:13 No. 99946 ID: 115e3a
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N-n'rly out. Hrrgh....

>>99946
As a child, you managed to get out fine from being trapped underwater, suffocating, with a big rock on your chest.

An arrow in the shoulder is going to take you out? After all the times you survived Zhao? After the pummeling Quan The Goblin gave you? It is one wound, only one, focus on that, draw resolve from it. And focus.

If Mu does indeed pass out then we need the demon toad to get in there.

Berate the guard for nearly killing what is obviosly a weakminded simpleton with a good heart. I mean who else would pick a fight with armed guards over a barmaid? And with such incredibly lame one liners? The kid has obviosly been hit in the head once to many by his master.

In short shame the bastards for beating up a retard.

Also, Mu, don't you fucking dare to pass out or the toad will bring up this story every time your about to get lucky. Imagine it, an immortal freaky toadthing cockblocking you for the rest of your life. You had better focus your chi to stop the bleeding and then run like a motherfucker.

>>99964
I doubt the guards are going to care that he's just some idealistic punk, he just kicked one of their heads around. That's some serious shit.

>>99965

It's not so much about making the guards care as it's about making the innkeeper and customers care. Killing an idealistic punk in cold blood while everyone knows he's a bit weak in the head is different from killing some random guy that attacked them.