You are Ben Parker, super-powered criminal and thief extraordinaire. After being bitten by a radioactive spider, you underwent a miraculous change, and adopted the identity of "The Huntsman"! You also adopted the identity of "Spider-Man", for anyone that doesn't know about your illegal exploits, but that's besides the point.
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Ben took a job from Maria Hill to rescue a group of mutant children from the mystical island of Neverland! But as it turns out, the balance of power has shifted drastically with the introduction of the super-powered tykes. Can Ben and his crew save the young mutants from themselves, or will their first high-paying gig become their last!?
Rules:
Most dice rolls will be 1d100. Modifiers will be added depending on the situation or on the alien being used(Usually +10 or -10). Crit successes and crit fails apply. Crit fails can be overridden by crit successes, but crit failures cannot override crit successes.
How to Roll:
To roll dice, type “dice+1d100” in the options field without the quotations. To roll dice with positive modifiers, type “dice+1d100+modifier number” in the options field without quotations, and with an actual modifier number. To roll dice with negative modifiers, type “dice+1d100+-modifier number” in the options field without quotations, and with an actual modifier number.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Sun 17 Jul 2022 15:29:50 No. 5342495 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“You stay here and do your thing. I’ll be taking the shield.”</span> you declared, moving to grab it. Pandora yanked it away from you with a frown. <span class="mu-r">“I’m not stealing it. I wouldn’t even have anywhere to go if I did!”</span> you said, gesturing at the open ocean. Pandora considered this for a moment, before allowing you to take it. The shield seemed to make the same humming sound that the Red Guardian’s shield made, but it was of a noticeably higher pitch. <span class="mu-b">“Be sure that the others don’t find out what it does.”</span> she demanded. You nodded and ran over to the boy in the pig costume. He glanced up at you, but his gaze quickly fell upon the sizable golden disk in your hand. In fact, <span class="mu-i">everyone</span> was staring at it with looks of puzzlement and curiosity. Black Cat had a particularly unsettling glint in her eye. <span class="mu-r">“Gordy, I’m gonna need you to launch me over to those ships.”</span> you requested. He began shaking his head almost immediately. <span class="mu-r">“B-but you could get seriously hurt!”</span> he argued. You raised the shield and tapped its center. <span class="mu-r">“Just aim for this. I’ll be alright.”</span> you promised. Without giving him an opportunity to offer a counter-argument, you slipped the shield onto your back, and set up a large web-sling, connecting each point at the helm’s railings, from one side of the ship to the other. Everyone backed away instinctively, not wanting to be whipped in the face when you released your grip. You wound yourself back, stretching the webline until it became taut. Then, you relaxed your body, and let the webline whip you forward! You flew through the air at dizzying speeds, the wind filling your ears as it whipped away at the torn fabric of your suit. Despite warning yourself not to, you risked a glance down at the water. Your reflection was a dull blur at the speeds that you were moving at, and you didn’t even want to think about what might be lurking just below. Just then, your spider sense flared up, and you became increasingly aware of the sound of something ripping through the air behind you. Almost in instinct, you tore the shield from your back and flipped around to block the incoming wind blast. The impact nearly tore the disk from your hands! Hell, it damn well near took your whole arm off! By some miracle, you managed to maintain your grip. Unfortunately though, you were left helpless as you spun uncontrollably! Your sense of time became skewed, and your surroundings were slowly beginning to blend together. By the time that you finally slowed down, you were alarmed to find that you were nearing the water’s surface! You brought your arm down, using the golden disk to skip across the water’s surface like a flat stone, granting you a momentary, if diminishing, boost in altitude each and every time. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Sun 17 Jul 2022 15:30:51 No. 5342497 Report Using your superhuman agility and reflexes, you struggled to flip yourself upright, leaving the shield stuck to your feet. The “skipping” motion started to look a lot more like boogie-boarding at this point, but it allowed you a moment of respite to regain your bearings.
You were surprised to see just how much distance you’d covered with that little trick! You were already more than halfway there, but it wasn’t enough. You needed another boost.
Crouching down low, you lowered your arms and released a plume of explosive barbs. And with a tiny little spark, you detonated the cloud of overactive accelerant, creating a massive eruption that launched you and the shield high into the air!
You flew towards the nearest ship in the blockade, your suit in tatters and your body slightly smoking from the explosion. Being made of a thinner material, this costume wasn’t nearly as durable or resistant as your usual one.
But that was the least of your concerns right now. You had to get this just right…
THERE!
You brought your arm up and fired, bridging the gap between you and salvation with a thin, silver thread. You tugged on the line, bringing your legs down to scrape against the ocean’s surface, before kicking up with your lower body to reach the crescendo of your webline’s arc.
Feeling satisfied with your performance, you let go of the webline and allowed yourself to fall, your body flipping end over end until you landed in a roll, dispersing the brunt of the impact with the golden disk.
You now stood within a small crater of splintered wood, surrounded by immortal pirates that may or may not be real, on a ship that may or may not be real.
<span class="mu-r">“Alright. Who’s first?”</span> you asked, slightly out of breath.
What will you do?
>Try out the Captain America ‘shield bounce’ trick! >Charge straight for Hook and take him out first. You’re gonna eliminate every fake captain until you find the real one! >Commandeer the ship and send it crashing right into the one next to it. >Web the edge of the shield and spin it around to hit as many pirates as you can. >Write-in. Pastebins:
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Sun 17 Jul 2022 15:34:38 No. 5342506 Report Also, I didn't forget about the Peter Pan option. The air support plan will still go through in the following update.
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>>5342497 I don't think throwing it is a wise choice, so
>>Web the edge of the shield and spin it around to hit as many pirates as you can. eliminate as many as possible then
>Commandeer the ship and send it crashing right into the one next to it. Anonymous
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>>5342497 >>Charge straight for Hook and take him out first. You’re gonna eliminate every fake captain until you find the real one! Anonymous
>>5342497 >Charge straight for Hook and take him out first. You’re gonna eliminate every fake captain until you find the real one! >Commandeer the ship and send it crashing right into the one next to it. >>5342506 Nice
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Sun 17 Jul 2022 22:46:38 No. 5343048 Report Quoted By:
>>5342591 >>5342625 >>5342822 >>5342859 >Web the edge of the shield and spin it around to hit as many pirates as you can. >Commandeer the ship and send it crashing right into the one next to it. Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Sun 17 Jul 2022 23:43:39 No. 5343092 Report Quoted By:
As predicted, the pirates drew their swords and ran towards you, screaming and shouting insults all the while. You rose to your full height, then, tossing your shield into the air and webbing its rounded edge. You gave it a trial swing, testing its weight and getting a feel for the weapon. Apparently, the pirates didn’t think this strange, because it didn’t seem like they were willing to put any actual effort into switching up their strategy or approaching you from a different angle. Either these clones of Bonne weren’t that smart, or they were typically this dumb in any context. Either way, they wouldn’t get any mercy from you. Before any of their swords could make contact, you raised your arms over your head and began swinging the shield around like a madman! It just smacked into them and pushed them back a few steps on the first few passes. But as it gained momentum, they slowly began to realize what you were planning on doing. The golden disk was now spinning so fast that it was whistling and humming loudly in your ears. It sort of reminded you of the sound that people made when they traced a finger along the rim of a moist glass. You brought your arms down, widening the arc momentarily and allowing the golden disk to cleave through the pirates. And this wasn’t a figure of speech, either. This thing, <span class="mu-i">literally</span> sliced right through them! It honestly would’ve been a lot gorrier, but the mutilated pirates just disappeared in a puff of smoke. As you thought, they were all clones. And that meant that you didn’t have to hold back at all. You continued to carve through them with your new weapon, easily avoiding their clumsy swings and the occasional shot from a firearm that went out of fashion centuries ago. Once again, this Captain Hook wasn’t feeling particularly chatty. —---- When you were confident that you’d cleared out the ship reasonably well enough, you ran straight to the helm and grabbed the wheel. <span class="mu-r">“Which side is ‘Port’ again?”</span> you silently asked yourself. Then, with a shrug, you spun the wheel towards the left and webbed it in place. <span class="mu-r">“Ah, fuck it.”</span> Feeling the Jolly Roger turn sharply, you immediately ran to board the neighboring ship that your current one was about to ram into. You easily cleared the jump, breaking into a roll as you hit the deck and bringing your shield up into a devastating uppercut. The first clone pirate went down, and you groaned upon seeing the pile of dust at your feet. Great. Another fake. You moved to black an incoming sword strike, pushing your attacker back and crouching low to sweep his legs out from under him. Out of the corner of your eye, you spotted a small silhouette soaring through the sky. That could only be one person. Or in this case, two people. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Sun 17 Jul 2022 23:44:55 No. 5343094 Report The figure swooped down low to brush past the bottom of the ship. Suddenly, the vessel began to shrink, with the ship’s crew remaining the same size, forcing them to squeeze together in order to avoid falling off. Within a few seconds, you heard a loud <span class="mu-s">splash</span>, which must’ve meant that the boat became too small for any of them to individually stand on.
A little while later, a pair of cloned ships were taken down by Gordy and Tossa’s return fire. The kids were painfully accurate with their abilities for being as young as they were.
This went on for what felt like an hour as you fought your way through countless pirate clones, took control of their ship, and rammed it into the next one, only to repeat the process again.
And as you began to wonder what Pandora was doing this entire time, you noticed a ship shining brighter than the others. It was as if a ray of light had chosen to illuminate a single vessel out of several dozen. And that’s when you realized that it had to be Pandora’s doing! This must be the signal for her divination spell!
Feeling reinvigorated by this revelation, you rushed forward, plowing through your opposition and leaping from ship to ship. By the time you’d finally reached the <span class="mu-i">real</span> Jolly Roger, they were ready for you.
Each and every pirate held a cloned firearm, raising it to riddle you with bullets. You easily leapt over them and avoided most of the pellets, while blocking the rest with your shield.
<span class="mu-r">“Blast!”</span> Captain Hook cursed. <span class="mu-r">“Quit prancin’ around like a ballerina and fight like a man!”</span> he growled, waving his sword at you.
What will you do?
>Repeat the same strategy from earlier. >Signal Tossa and Gordy to fire on this ship. Your spider sense should help you to avoid any fatal damage. >Single out Captain Hook and shove him off the ship. Pandora can handle the rest with her magic. >”You don’t know how good it is to hear your voice, man. Your clones just don’t do you justice! I’d hit them with a copyright strike if I were you. It really ruins your image.” >”I’m gonna make this real simple. If I hit you with this shield, you won’t be coming back at midnight. I’m giving everyone other than Captain Hook a chance to stand down.” >"Says the guy that's ganging up on a bunch of kids!" >”Guywho’sabouttogethitinthefacewithashieldsayswhat?” >Write-in. Pastebins:
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https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
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>>5343094 >”Guywho’sabouttogethitinthefacewithashieldsayswhat?” Anonymous
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>>5343094 >”I’m gonna make this real simple. If I hit you with this shield, you won’t be coming back at midnight. I’m giving everyone other than Captain Hook a chance to stand down.” Anonymous
>>5343094 >>”Guywho’sabouttogethitinthefacewithashieldsayswhat?” Anonymous
>>5343094 >”Guywho’sabouttogethitinthefacewithashieldsayswhat?” Anonymous
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>>5343094 >”Guywho’sabouttogethitinthefacewithashieldsayswhat?” Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Mon 18 Jul 2022 01:37:50 No. 5343185 Report Anonymous
Rolled 38 + 10 (1d100 + 10) >>5343185 Anonymous
Rolled 42 (1d100) >>5343185 Anonymous
Rolled 99 + 10 (1d100 + 10) >>5343185 Anonymous
>>5343196 Hook's skull is gonna do a splatsfx.mp4
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Mon 18 Jul 2022 02:18:31 No. 5343230 Report Anonymous
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>>5343230 Lethal. This is for the kids.
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>>5343230 Non, I would rather not open the pandora's box for neverland.
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>>5343285 No no, this helps keeps the Lost Boys "safe" and demonstrates to Peter Pan exactly why he should stay the fuck away from New York.
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>>5343230 Non-lethal.
Although I wouldn’t be adverse to slicing off his other hand. Anonymous
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>>5343230 non lethal but slice his other hand off
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>>5343230 Non-lethal without cutting hands off, you cucks.
That's just gonna make Hook came to our world out of spite and fuck things up even more, at least that dumb fuck of Peter will actually cooperate if any shit like this happens again with mutant childs
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Mon 18 Jul 2022 13:24:48 No. 5343697 Report Quoted By:
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>>5343590 If Hook is stupid enough to attack Marvel New York with a pirate ship, he deserves whatever beatdown comes to him. That’s a Darwin Award.
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>>5343347 I was more worried that if a Neverland resident died, the other inhabitants would start trying to find ways to kill eachother again, than to just threaten Pan.
Hence why it would be opening pandora's box. And also because it was a woman named Pandora that brought it here.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Mon 18 Jul 2022 14:37:34 No. 5343748 Report Quoted By:
>109! >M-M-M-M-MAXIMUM SPIDER! <span class="mu-r">“Guywho’sabouttogethitwithashieldsayswhat?”</span> <span class="mu-r">“...What?”</span> Hook said with a raised eyebrow. That was the last thing he said before your shield came flying out to crack against his nose. He went down like a sack of potatoes, and his men seemed visibly shaken by his swift defeat. But even more than that, they seemed to gape at the sight of the shield returning to your hand after you threw it! And they weren’t the only ones. You stared at the thing with a mix of pleasure, shock and confusion. Was that really all there was to it? That didn’t seem too hard. Suddenly, your spider sense went off, and you quickly raised the shield to block a shot. Then, without thinking, you lobbed the golden disk at the offender with pinpoint precision. It bounced off the side of his face, ricocheted into another pirate beside him, and started a chain reaction of metal crashing into flesh. They went down one by one, and no matter where they ran, the shield seemed to follow them, hunting the unlucky pirates down after bouncing off of several inanimate objects. It was quite amusing to watch, really. Like playing an intense game of air hockey. You went on to repeat this process over and over, your surprise and self-satisfaction increasing with each and every successful bounce. When the shield returned to your hand one final time, you paused to admire your handiwork. Each and every pirate was either unconscious or too injured to get back up. You nodded approvingly, rubbing the shield’s surface gently. <span class="mu-r">“I have got to get myself one of these…”</span> you remarked, wishing that someone–ANYONE other than yourself was here to see that. You idly wondered what <span class="mu-i">that</span> display of skill would have earned you if Anastasia saw it personally. <span class="mu-r">“No one’s gonna believe me…”</span> you said with a long, suffering sigh. Classic Huntsman. Doing cool shit when no one’s around to see or appreciate it. A war cry broke you out of your funk, and you turned to see a teenage boy running at you with a knife. Casually, you threw your hand out, allowing the boy to smack right into your shield, whipping his head back and causing him to crash to the ground in a heap. You stood over him to check on the boy, just in case you’d accidentally hit him too hard. But sure enough, he was still breathing, and only slightly bleeding from a cut on his bottom lip. You dragged him over to the mast, webbed him to the flagpole, and then proceeded to web the others to the ground, before taking control of the ship. As you turned the wheel and sailed the Jolly Roger towards your fellows, various thoughts ran through your mind. You were <span class="mu-i">this</span> close to killing Hook back there. Several things stopped you from going through with it. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Mon 18 Jul 2022 14:39:09 No. 5343750 Report Quoted By:
First, killing him might encourage some other Neverland pirate to come back for revenge. This might not be the whole crew, and you’d rather not inspire a new nemesis right now. Second, killing a Neverland resident would be a massive development in the history of this island. It would give some cause to celebrate. While others might just try to reignite old disputes, beginning another cycle of violence in hopes that the rules of the island changed somehow. And third, you had a feeling that Peter and the villainous Captain needed each other somehow. They were two eternal beings, locked in a never-ending struggle. You had trouble wrapping your head around it before, but it made sense now. Pan and Hook were doing a dance. Holding a play. Reading through the same script, over and over, doomed to repeat it with the same outcome. This was no longer about good vs evil. It was a losing battle against boredom itself. Usually, you wouldn’t give a shit about either one of them being bored, but you found the whole situation to be quite pitiable. Not that you would tell either of them this. As far as anyone knew, you were unable to kill the dastardly pirate, and the shield was just a way for you to have fun while battling him. —------- Soon after Bonne’s capture and defeat, the other ships faded into nothing, hopefully defeating any other illusions that he might have created. You transferred the boy onto the Gambler’s Guess, returned the shield to Pandora, and gave her a nod. She seemed genuinely surprised when you told her that Hook was still alive, but she said nothing to express it. And while the others were curious about the shield that you’d wielded, you were able to deflect their curiosity by explaining that Pandora used her magic to create it for you. Lucky for both of you, though, Cat and Prowler were too busy inspecting their treasure haul to scrutinize you for any meaningful amount of time. The Lost Boys were singing your praises once more, and even the brooding Croaker and Grover seemed to perk up at this. You retold the story of your epic battle, describing in great detail how you learned the shield bounce trick on the fly. Since some of these kids had never heard of Captain America before, it sounded even more impressive to the unprepared mind of an impressionable child. Conversations were quickly cut short by a beeping alarm coming from Pandora’s wristwatch. Everyone turned to look at her as she casually dismissed the alarm with the press of a button. <span class="mu-b">“Midnight.”</span> she announced, tightening her grip on the wheel and maintaining her course. Everyone went deathly still, and you were certain that if a pin dropped, you would all be able to hear it. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Mon 18 Jul 2022 14:40:21 No. 5343751 Report Quoted By:
After a few minutes, you began to wonder whether it would be appropriate for you to relax, only for a familiar ticking sound grew closer and closer. You muttered a curse under your breath and braced yourself for another hard fought battle. Water began to slosh and splash violently as something massive rose up out of the ocean’s depths. You prepared for the worst…but by some miracle, nothing happened! You all exchanged confused glances, hearing the ticking sound steadily growing quieter and quieter. It sounded like it was moving away. When it was far enough away, you and the others risked a glance behind the ship. A large shadow was moving intently towards the Jolly Roger, and you had to laugh. You guessed that some rivalries never truly died out. —--------- A little while later, Tiger Lily was reunited with her people. They’d been waiting for her on the shore, welcoming you all warmly and celebrating your success. You stayed for another hour or two, giving the kids all the time they needed for closure as they said their heartfelt goodbyes. Tears ran down their faces as they realized that they’d probably never see these people again. The mutant kids would be headed to Xavier’s, and the other kids would probably go into foster care for a time. You’d have to figure that out later. Surprisingly, Pan didn’t fight you on that last one. Maybe he knew that he couldn’t give them what they needed. Either that, or he’d been planning on whisking away more kids when you weren’t looking. If the time came, then you’d settle up in the future. Hopefully, with a magical shield at your side. —----- Eventually, you all waved your goodbyes and set sail, you took a moment to reflect on everything that had led to this moment. You honestly didn’t expect this mission to drag on for as long as it did. All you could hope for now was that these kids didn’t grow up to be murderers, despots or maniacal villains. As you thought about this, you nearly missed the glowing lantern that had been racing to catch up with your ship. As it flew past your face, you caught the briefest glimpse of a tiny woman with insect-like wings. You had no way of knowing, but you had a feeling that she was looking at you as well. The pixie flew up beside Peter Pan, and he smiled warmly at her when he noticed her presence. <span class="mu-g">“Tink! Where’ve you been? You missed all the excitement!”</span> he said. In response, you heard something that sounded like the twinkling of bells or chimes. You couldn’t make heads or tails of it. <span class="mu-g">“Alright, they’re not <span class="mu-i">that</span> old. The Lost Boys seem to like them well enough.”</span> Peter Pan said. Tinkerbell seemed to shake angrily as she buzzed around the deck, flying in the faces of all the women present. <span class="mu-g">“Well now you’re just being rude. It’s not like that at all.”</span> (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Mon 18 Jul 2022 14:41:35 No. 5343756 Report This went on for over an hour, and as amusing as it was to watch, you couldn’t help but keep your eyes on the ever-shrinking island of Neverland. You had no idea whether you would ever see this place again, but you think you’d like to come back someday. When there wasn’t some pressing issue to deal with.
Sometime after Tinkerbell’s hissy fit, she finally saw fit to imbue the Gambler’s Guess with her magic. The entire ship seemed to glow golden with an aura identical to her own, making even the floorboards shine with a radiance that you’d never seen before. That seemed to impress everyone more than the entire ship lifting into the air and flying above the clouds!
The kids were oohing and awing over the spectacle, and most of the adults were doing the same. Even Pandora had a rare smile on her face as she continued to operate the wheel. Prowler, on the other hand, was once again slung over the railing, retching violently as Black Cat rubbed his back sympathetically.
You’d have to get that man some nausea meds. Either that, or help him get a bionic inner ear.
Who will you talk to on the way back?
>Prowler and Black Cat >Anastasia >Callisto and Glass >Pandora Peters >Peter Pan and Tinkerbell >The Lost Boys >No one in particular. You’ll just appreciate the view from up here. >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>5343756 >>Prowler and Black Cat Anonymous
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>>5343756 >Peter Pan and Tinkerbell Might be the last chance we ever get. The last for a long while, at the very least.
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>>5343756 >>Prowler and Black Cat >"On one hand I'm debating whether or not going straight would work out for us, on the other hand... what do you think of a nice and relaxing, low-stakes jewel heist?" We've been neglecting Cindy, and since we now have a lead on her voice, although it being bad news too. So let's commit some arson if she's still up for it.
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This recent bout of shield bouncing had me thinking. Does Benny still have his old Captain America comics in storage? Because I think they'd make a great gift to Peter considering we probably can't see him in person for a while.
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>>5343756 >The Lost Boys Hope we can push the kids into not becoming mutant supremacists.
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>>5343756 >Prowler and Black Cat I wonder what Flint and Cindy got up to while we were out.
And Slip too.
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>>5343831 Don't worry, the irrational hatred of mutants from the general population will probably undo whatever good we did for em here.
I also don't get why Mutants are so reviled but the average superhero is usually loved by the masses when they're almost functionally identical.
Hell, isn't Benny technically a mutant now?
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Mon 18 Jul 2022 17:08:22 No. 5343872 Report Quoted By:
>>5343779 >>5343791 >>5343833 >Prowler and Black Cat Taking these. Writing...
>>5343791 You're welcome to bring it up when you see her!
>>5343830 He still has some vintage comics lying around somewhere. Some recommended reading would give Benny a good excuse to talk to his nephew again.
>>5343831 Since these kids are going to stay at the X-Mansion, you're almost guaranteed to see them again in the future at some point. How they grow and learn from these experiences and the ones that they'll have after this will be interesting to see later.
>>5343833 Benny's certainly gonna have some catching up to do with some of his contacts
>>5343865 Correction. Benny is a Mutate, not a Mutant. There's a very small difference, in that Benny doesn't have an active X-Gene. Whether he had a dormant one before the accident is unknown, but it will likely never be known, because Mutates are genetically altered in such a way that their X-Gene is either overwritten, or remains dormant for as long as their alternate mutation remains active. But give how Charles Xavier once invited him to join the X-Men, their previously lax rules might've allowed for more than a few non-mutants to join their ranks. It really depends on how the writers are feeling, or whether the character has history with the team.
It's a subtle distinction that the average everyday citizen wouldn't give a shit about, but it is strange how the X-Men live in a completely different world than literally any other hero. In Hickman's Avengers, Sunspot and Cannonball commented on the fact that they'd become beloved heroes as soon as they joined the Avengers, and how the favoritism they were now being shown didn't make any sense. I don't think Wolverine is shown nearly half the hate as everyone else, despite him being a literal murderer that might possibly turn on his friends at the drop of a hat if someone uses trigger scent or mind control.
X books make more sense when you imagine them as their own self contained thing.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Mon 18 Jul 2022 17:22:08 No. 5343879 Report Before you knew it, you ended up back with the original Desperados, staying close to them as Black Cat animatedly discussed what she would do with the money from Hill’s payout, and the gold that you would soon cash in.
<span class="mu-r">“I think I’m a bit tired of high stakes jobs. We should do something a little more simple next time.”</span> you suggested. <span class="mu-r">“Like a heist or a bank job. Something local.”</span>
Felicia’s expression grew thoughtful for a moment, before a small grin spread across her features.
<span class="mu-b">“Well…I was planning a big job for us to take on later, but there might be something else to keep us occupied.”</span> she said.
<span class="mu-r">“What’d you have in mind?”</span> you asked.
<span class="mu-b">“White Rabbit’s been recruiting. She wants to pull a heist, but she’s not getting any takers.”</span> Cat explained.
Prowler actually lifted his head up to look her square in the face. <span class="mu-g">“Nope. I’m not pulling a job with that lunatic.”</span> Prowler argued. <span class="mu-g">“She’s gonna get us caught.”</span>
<span class="mu-b">“She’s not crazy, Pow Pow. She’s just…eccentric.”</span> Felicia said delicately. <span class="mu-b">“Dodson has particular tastes, and she just needs a crew that can keep up with her…peculiarities.”</span>
You’ve honestly never seen Cat dance around an issue so much.
What will you say?
>”Tell me more about her. What’s her deal?” >”Before we get into that, I want to know more about this ‘big job’ that you’ve been teasing.” >”You know her last name? Is her identity public knowledge or something?” >”What’re her specialties and qualifications? Does she have any powers?” >”What do you know about the heist? Has she released any information on it?” >”I’m gonna have to agree with Prowler on this one. If she can’t be professional, then I don’t think it’s worth putting ourselves at risk.” >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>5343756 >Prowler and Black Cat >Pandora Peters: "So, about those Magic Lessons, surely I impressed you back then enough for one or the per week. Let's say Monday and Wednesday, shall we?" >The Lost Boys maybe try to warn them that life in our world is equally tough that in Neverland but with plenty of new oportunity for them, with a great future and that they should stay truthfull to themselves and try to achieve great things. I wanna motivate them into not going like maniacs again at least in a short time, tho I'm not sure if we should talk to Callisto and Glass, and maybe the last one to warn them about a mutants life in general and at the hands of Xavier.
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>>5343879 >>”Tell me more about her. What’s her deal?” Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Mon 18 Jul 2022 17:27:32 No. 5343886 Report Quoted By:
>>5343881 This is a good point. I'll try to get into this a bit in a future update
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>>5343881 Bruh
>>5343879 >”Before we get into that, I want to know more about this ‘big job’ that you’ve been teasing.” Anonymous
>>5343879 I want cat to give us a cute pet name.
Tell me more about her. What’s her deal?”
>”Before we get into that, I want to know more about this ‘big job’ that you’ve been teasing.” Anonymous
>>5343879 >”Before we get into that, I want to know more about this ‘big job’ that you’ve been teasing.” Anonymous
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>>5343900 Had to bounce around IP's like 6 times just to phone post this. Some guys in my area is posting dicks on /biz/ and getting every other IP banned.
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>>5343879 >>”Tell me more about her. What’s her deal?” Anonymous
>>5343879 >”You know her last name? Is her identity public knowledge or something?” >”Tell me more about her. What’s her deal?” >”What do you know about the heist? Has she released any information on it?” Anonymous
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Tue 19 Jul 2022 01:00:40 No. 5344282 Report Quoted By:
>>5343882 >>5343894 >>5343900 >>5343942 >>5344029 >>5344153 >>5343888 >”Tell me more about her. What’s her deal?” >”Before we get into that, I want to know more about this ‘big job’ that you’ve been teasing.” Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Tue 19 Jul 2022 02:26:29 No. 5344349 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“Tell me more about her. What’s her deal?”</span> you asked. <span class="mu-b">“Her name’s Lorina Dodson. She’s a rich miss who got bored with her stale, safe life of luxury, and decided that she’d try her hand at being a super-criminal.”</span> Felicia began. <span class="mu-b">“She became obsessed with ‘Alice in Wonderland’ as a little girl, and she styles most of her crimes and equipment with that theme in mind. I once saw her march a bunny mech into Times Square.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Was it at least cute?”</span> you said. Felicia flashed you with an easygoing grin. “It was more deadly than cute, I’d say. It had rockets and gatling guns. <span class="mu-g">“So, what? She just steals stuff as a hobby?”</span> Prowler asked. Cat just shrugged. <span class="mu-b">“What can I say? The girl likes to live on the wild side.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“I’m guessing she’s been arrested before?”</span> Felicia nodded. <span class="mu-b">“They always let her out after she gets arrested, though. Either the cops think she’s harmless, or she’s got some friends in high places.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Not a bad asset to have.”</span> you pondered aloud. <span class="mu-g">“Can she fight?”</span> Prowler inquired. Cat bobbed her head from side to side, giving herself time to chew on it a bit before answering. <span class="mu-b">“She’s decent in a scrap. But that’s mostly because of the gadgets she carries.”</span> she said. <span class="mu-b">“Rocket boots, a razor sharp tophat, and a tricked out umbrella. More than anything, though…she’s fun to be around.”</span> Felicia sounded mildly amused by the whole thing. It almost sounded like she got a kick out of watching the woman fumble her way through New York’s criminal underbelly. <span class="mu-r">“Before we get into that, I want to know more about this ‘big job’ that you’ve been teasing.”</span> you demanded. Prowler seemed to nod at that, but you could barely tell with his head slung over the railing. Felicia sighed and crossed her arms beneath her ample bosom. <span class="mu-b">“I guess there’s no use in playing coy, now that we’re headed back.”</span> she admitted. <span class="mu-b">“It’s nothing fancy. I was planning on signing us up for prisoner transport duty in Florida.”</span> You exchanged a glance with Prowler. <span class="mu-g">“And why would we want to do that? What do we get out of it?”</span> Prowler asked. <span class="mu-b">“Hopefully, a prisoner.”</span> Cat answered, a sly grin spreading across her features. <span class="mu-r">“You want us to bust a prisoner out of jail? Who are they?”</span> you said. <span class="mu-b">“They call her Madame Medusa. She’s a Meta that can manipulate her hair as if it were a living thing.”</span> she explained. <span class="mu-r">“And she’s powerful?”</span> Felicia nodded. <span class="mu-b">“She can lift several tons with her hair alone, and I’ve read reports of her using it as armor.”</span> she said. <span class="mu-b">“And not only that, but I hear that she pretty much runs the prison that they’re transferring her from. She’s got the guards dancing in the palm of her hand, and the warden can’t stop drooling over her.”</span> (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Tue 19 Jul 2022 02:27:30 No. 5344350 Report <span class="mu-g">“What about the other prisoners?”</span> Prowler cut in.
<span class="mu-b">“They pretty much worship her. I think she’d make a decent addition to our team if we could bust her out.”</span> Felicia argued.
<span class="mu-r">“Where are they transferring her to?”</span>
<span class="mu-b">“My money’s on Rykers’, but I want to get ahead of this and try to spring her before she crosses the city limits. There’s less active heroes to worry about outside the city.”</span>
What will you do?
>”That’s a good find. Solid work, Cat. Let me know when you’re ready to move forward with that.” >”Do you think she’ll be easy to work with? What do we have on her file? Any psych evals or interviews?” >”Give me some time to think on it. I kind of want to take things easy for a little while.” >”If there’s no hard time limit on that job, we can try to handle White Rabbit’s op, first. I want to try to stay close to my family while Max is still out there.” >”We might have to disguise ourselves if we’re going for a full-on prison break. And maybe we can make a new identity for Medusa. I’d hate for someone to trace that back to us.” >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>5344350 >>”Do you think she’ll be easy to work with? What do we have on her file? Any psych evals or interviews?” Anonymous
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>>5344350 >Going only by that, she sounds like someone that would try to change our little group of equals to put herself on top. >”Do you think she’ll be easy to work with? What do we have on her file? Any psych evals or interviews?” >”If there’s no hard time limit on that job, we can try to handle White Rabbit’s op, first. I want to try to stay close to my family while Max is still out there.” Anonymous
>>5344350 >”Do you think she’ll be easy to work with? What do we have on her file? Any psych evals or interviews?” Anonymous
>>5344350 >”Do you think she’ll be easy to work with? What do we have on her file? Any psych evals or interviews?” Anonymous
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>>5344350 If there’s no hard time limit on that job, we can try to handle White Rabbit’s op, first. I want to try to stay close to my family while Max is still out there.”
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>>5344350 >"White Rabbit will sell us out in a heartbeat when daddy's lawyers tell her to. And as far as Medusa is concerned, she lead a whole prison, she doesn't strike me as someone who is content with just being a team member." >"We can still bust her out to have an ally on speed dial, but I'm not sure about adding her to our permanent roster." >"How do you know about this? Do you have history with her?" Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Tue 19 Jul 2022 22:54:24 No. 5345195 Report Quoted By:
>>5344361 >>5344379 >>5344549 >”Do you think she’ll be easy to work with? What do we have on her file? Any psych evals or interviews?” Taking these. Gonna update as soon as I'm able to write without interruption.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Wed 20 Jul 2022 17:58:42 No. 5345908 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“Do you think she’ll be easy to work with? What do we have on her file? Any psych evals or interviews?”</span> you asked. <span class="mu-b">“I can do some digging, but I can’t deny that she’s got a pretty domineering personality.”</span> Cat admitted. <span class="mu-b">“It’s hard to tell whether she put herself at the top of the food chain out of necessity, or if she feels the need to always be the one in charge.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“Doesn’t sound like much of a team player to me.”</span> Prowler said, finally having emptied his stomach. <span class="mu-b">“I’ll take it into consideration. Once I’ve got all the pieces together, you boys can decide whether we move forward with it, or not.”</span> Felicia offered. —----- You spent the rest of the trip going over the necessary steps to break Medusa out, and how you would all make your clean getaway. All in all, busting her out wouldn’t be terribly difficult, but getting away and crafting a new identity for her might prove troublesome. Either way, this was all purely theoretical at the moment. You weren’t sure if you were willing to let a stranger into your circle of trust just yet. You were so engrossed in your conversation, that you barely noticed the transition between Neverland, and your world. It was seamless. No magic portals, no shifting skyline. Just a quick trip below the clouds, and you could already see what looked like a Mini-Helicarrier down below waiting for you to land. Pandora set the Guess down gently on the landing strip, and little by the little, the vessel lost some of its blinding radiance. Pandora let out a shuddering breath, and it just now occurred to you that she might have been struggling to maintain the spell that Tinkerbell cast on the ship. With the anti-magic shield so close, it was probably incredibly dangerous for you to fly around like you did. The Director of W.A.N.D. was the first to climb down. It was then that you noticed the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D. walking up to meet her halfway. The two exchanged some words, and they both glanced in your direction more than a few times as they spoke. Finally, Pandora placed the bag in Hill’s hands and stepped past her. A waiting S.H.I.E.L.D. agent escorted Pandora further into the Mini-Helicarrier, and another took the bag from Hill and went into a separate door. By the time that the rest of you made it down, Maria Hill was standing alone, facing your group with an expression that bordered on imperious. Her gaze shifted to the children for a minute, and then to Peter Pan. He didn’t look particularly happy, but he didn’t move to stop them either. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Wed 20 Jul 2022 18:00:44 No. 5345910 Report What will you say?
>”I think you might owe me a little extra for this job. I really had to work to make sure that everyone got back in one piece.” >”Why didn’t you say anything about the shield? I could’ve helped her get it, and it would’ve saved us all a ton of time.” >"Mission accomplished. Time for you to own up to your end of the bargain." >(To the kids)”I know we should’ve talked about this earlier, but I’m gonna need you guys to be brave. You’re going to a new home, and there, they’ll teach you how to use your powers for good. They’re a bit weird, and you might see and hear some pretty scary stuff. But no matter what, you need to stick together and protect each other.” >(To the kids)”Alright, guys. This lady right here is gonna help you get to where you need to go. She’s a little scary, but she won’t let anything happen to you.” (Glance at Hill) “Right?” >”What are you going to do with the non-mutants. Some of them have probably got families to go back to." >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>5345910 >(To the kids)”I know we should’ve talked about this earlier, but I’m gonna need you guys to be brave. You’re going to a new home, and there, they’ll teach you how to use your powers for good. They’re a bit weird, and you might see and hear some pretty scary stuff. But no matter what, you need to stick together and protect each other.” >”What are you going to do with the non-mutants. Some of them have probably got families to go back to." >"Any luck with Gwen's medication?" Anonymous
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>>5345932 This seems about right
>>5345910 Anonymous
>>5345910 >(To the kids)”I know we should’ve talked about this earlier, but I’m gonna need you guys to be brave. You’re going to a new home, and there, they’ll teach you how to use your powers for good. They’re a bit weird, and you might see and hear some pretty scary stuff. But no matter what, you need to stick together and protect each other.” >”What are you going to do with the non-mutants. Some of them have probably got families to go back to." >Could you do me a favor and a pass a mesage to Xavier or whoever is running the school these days? Tell them to take good care of these kids, they been through some heavy stuff. And to keep a close eye on them, some are extremly powerful for their age or got a bit of a tyranical streak. Anonymous
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>>5346026 +1
Maybe tell Glass a good speech to the kids of how's life in the Mansion and Callisto of how Mutants have it hard, but can go through it and so they should too
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Thu 21 Jul 2022 02:43:26 No. 5346564 Report Quoted By:
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Thu 21 Jul 2022 03:41:56 No. 5346614 Report Quoted By:
Before anyone could say anything, you stepped out in front and turned to face the kids. <span class="mu-r">“I know we should’ve talked about this earlier, but I’m gonna need you guys to be brave.”</span> you began. <span class="mu-r">“You’re going to a new home, and there, they’ll teach you how to use your powers for good. They’re a bit weird, and you might see and hear some pretty scary stuff.”</span> Already, murmurs and indignant cries were rising up out of your audience. <span class="mu-r">“But no matter what, you’ll need to stick together and protect each other.”</span> you continued. <span class="mu-r">“S-so there are others like us where we’re going?”</span> Gordy asked. <span class="mu-b">“Yup. The teachers there specialize in…special cases.”</span> Callisto said, gesturing at Glass and the rest of the young mutants. <span class="mu-b">“You’ll never be alone or ostracized while you’re within those walls.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“And what if we don’t want to go?” Croaker challenged. Glass stepped forward this time. “No one’s forcing you to do anything, but the world isn’t a very forgiving place when it comes to mutants. If you go out there on your own, then you won’t have anyone to protect you when things go south. You aren’t like everyone else, and once people find that out, they’ll never let you forget it.” he said, clearly speaking from experience. “Being different isn’t a bad thing, but not everyone knows that. Maybe one day they will. But until then, I need you guys to be in a place where I know you’re safe.” <span class="mu-b">“And frankly, y’all are too volatile and inexperienced to be let loose.”</span> Callisto cut in. Glass shot her a warning glance, but she didn’t even try to meet it. <span class="mu-b">“You’re all pretty powerful. Powerful enough that you might attract the wrong type of attention. And just like everyone else, you have the potential to commit evil deeds. But because of your powers, you’re gonna be <span class="mu-s">a lot better</span> at it than most people.”</span> she said, without a hint of delicacy. Tossa and Croaker both looked at their feet. Everyone else glanced at Bonne’s unconscious form. He was still under the effect of Pandora’s sleep spell. You had no idea whether she actually went through with that ‘memory wipe’ plan of hers. <span class="mu-b">“So be sure to keep yourselves in check. You can’t afford to have a meltdown or throw a hissy fit. The safety of others is always more important than your feelings or your ego.”</span> she continued. No one had anything to say to that. Very few of them were able to meet her gaze at that moment. The words weren’t kind or encouraging, but it was what they needed to hear. And it was best that it came from a Morlock like Callisto. <span class="mu-r">“What are you going to do with the non-mutants?”</span> you asked, turning to face Hill. <span class="mu-r">“Some of them have probably got families to go back to.”</span> Hill straightened at that, and she tried to hide the sliver of sympathy that had slipped into her expression. (Cont.)</span>
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Thu 21 Jul 2022 03:42:58 No. 5346616 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-b">“We’ll perform a thorough investigation of their relatives and the state of their household.”</span> she proclaimed. She put it rather delicately, but what she meant was: <span class="mu-b">“I have to make sure that none of their guardians are abusive. And if those homes don’t meet our standards, we’ll be putting them into foster care.”</span> By now, some of the other kids were complaining loudly, making sure that they were heard over the shouts of their fellow Lost Boys. Callisto, Glass and Felicia were making an effort to placate them, but the little tykes were rebellious and indignant in their stance. You looked to Peter Pan for help, but he was still pouting in some corner of the landing strip. He glanced your way, quickly looked away when your eyes met, and crossed his arms over his chest. You rolled your eyes and shot a webline at his back. With a tug, you yanked the kid towards you. This elicited a yelp from Pan, as he struggled to regain his balance. After a second, he cut the line and used his flight power to right himself in mid-air. He shot a glare in your direction, and you stared back impassively. Pan opened his mouth to fire an immature insult at you, but then he stopped and took a moment to look around. Everyone’s attention was on him. The kids had all stopped arguing, and were now looking to him for guidance. After everything that had happened, their faith in him was unwavering. His jaw set, and he took a deep breath before speaking. <span class="mu-g">“You have to go with them, lads.”</span> he demanded. <span class="mu-g">“With everything that’s happening, I won’t be able to spend as much time on the other side. But if you’re here, then I’ll be able to protect you.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“How?”</span> Gordy shot back. <span class="mu-r">“This place is way bigger than the island!”</span> Pan just shook his head. Without a word, he slowly rose into the air, and turned his body so that his back was facing you. In an instant, his figure blurred, and the air exploded! One moment he was there, and the next, he was speeding down the horizon as a mere speck, faster than any missile that you’ve ever seen. The kids’ mouths gaped, and they were murmuring amongst one another as their collective disbelief had reached record levels. After a few more seconds, Peter Pan was back where he’d just been, bringing a powerful gust of wind back with him. <span class="mu-g">“I’m a lot faster than you guys think. I can be anywhere in the world in the blink of an eye.”</span> he proudly declared. <span class="mu-g">“That means, I can check up on you. Make sure that none of you are getting yourselves in trouble.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“But how are we supposed to reach you?”</span> Grover asked. Pan smiled. <span class="mu-g">“Just call me. You all know it.”</span> he said. Squirt grinned. She cupped her hands, tilted her head back and let out a cry that was halfway between “irate rooster” and “strangled cat”. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Thu 21 Jul 2022 03:44:47 No. 5346620 Report Quoted By:
Before anyone could say anything, you stepped out in front and turned to face the kids. <span class="mu-r">“I know we should’ve talked about this earlier, but I’m gonna need you guys to be brave.”</span> you began. <span class="mu-r">“You’re going to a new home, and there, they’ll teach you how to use your powers for good. They’re a bit weird, and you might see and hear some pretty scary stuff.”</span> Already, murmurs and indignant cries were rising up out of your audience. <span class="mu-r">“But no matter what, you’ll need to stick together and protect each other.”</span> you continued. <span class="mu-r">“S-so there are others like us where we’re going?”</span> Gordy asked. <span class="mu-b">“Yup. The teachers there specialize in…special cases.”</span> Callisto said, gesturing at Glass and the rest of the young mutants. <span class="mu-b">“You’ll never be alone or ostracized while you’re within those walls.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“And what if we don’t want to go?”</span> Croaker challenged. Glass stepped forward this time. <span class="mu-g">“No one’s forcing you to do anything, but the world isn’t a very forgiving place when it comes to mutants. If you go out there on your own, then you won’t have anyone to protect you when things go south. You aren’t like everyone else, and once people find that out, they’ll never let you forget it.”</span> he said, clearly speaking from experience. <span class="mu-g">“Being different isn’t a bad thing, but not everyone knows that. Maybe one day they will. But until then, I need you guys to be in a place where I know you’re safe.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“And frankly, y’all are too volatile and inexperienced to be let loose.”</span> Callisto cut in. Glass shot her a warning glance, but she didn’t even try to meet it. <span class="mu-b">“You’re all pretty powerful. Powerful enough that you might attract the wrong type of attention. And just like everyone else, you have the potential to commit evil deeds. But because of your powers, you’re gonna be <span class="mu-s">a lot better</span> at it than most people.”</span> she said, without a hint of delicacy. Tossa and Croaker both looked at their feet. Everyone else glanced at Bonne’s unconscious form. He was still under the effect of Pandora’s sleep spell. You had no idea whether she actually went through with that ‘memory wipe’ plan of hers. <span class="mu-b">“So be sure to keep yourselves in check. You can’t afford to have a meltdown or throw a hissy fit. The safety of others is always more important than your feelings or your ego.”</span> she continued. No one had anything to say to that. Very few of them were able to meet her gaze at that moment. The words weren’t kind or encouraging, but it was what they needed to hear. And it was best that it came from a Morlock like Callisto. <span class="mu-r">“What are you going to do with the non-mutants?”</span> you asked, turning to face Hill. <span class="mu-r">“Some of them have probably got families to go back to.”</span> Hill straightened at that, and she tried to hide the sliver of sympathy that had crept its way onto her face. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Thu 21 Jul 2022 03:46:01 No. 5346622 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-b">“We’ll perform a thorough investigation of their relatives and the state of their household.”</span> she proclaimed. She put it rather delicately, but what she meant was: <span class="mu-b">“I have to make sure that none of their guardians are abusive. And if those homes don’t meet our standards, we’ll be putting them into foster care.”</span> By now, some of the other kids were complaining loudly, making sure that they were heard over the shouts of their fellow Lost Boys. Callisto, Glass and Felicia were making an effort to placate them, but the little tykes were rebellious and indignant in their stance. You looked to Peter Pan for help, but he was still pouting in some corner of the landing strip. He glanced your way, quickly looked away when your eyes met, and crossed his arms over his chest. You rolled your eyes and shot a webline at his back. With a tug, you yanked the kid towards you. This elicited a yelp from Pan, as he struggled to regain his balance. After a second, he cut the line and used his flight power to right himself in mid-air. He shot a glare in your direction, and you stared back impassively. Pan opened his mouth to fire an immature insult at you, but then he stopped and took a moment to look around. Everyone’s attention was on him. The kids had all stopped arguing, and were now looking to him for guidance. After everything that had happened, their faith in him was unwavering. His jaw set, and he took a deep breath before speaking. <span class="mu-g">“You have to go with them, lads.”</span> he demanded. <span class="mu-g">“With everything that’s happening, I won’t be able to spend as much time on the other side. But if you’re here, then I’ll be able to protect you.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“How?”</span> Gordy shot back. <span class="mu-r">“This place is way bigger than the island!”</span> Pan just shook his head. Without a word, he slowly rose into the air, and turned his body so that his back was facing you. In an instant, his figure blurred, and the air exploded! One moment he was there, and the next, he was speeding down the horizon as a mere speck, faster than any missile that you’ve ever seen. The kids’ mouths gaped, and they were murmuring amongst one another as their collective disbelief had reached record levels. After a few more seconds, Peter Pan was back where he’d just been, bringing a powerful gust of wind back with him. <span class="mu-g">“I’m a lot faster than you guys think. I can be anywhere in the world in the blink of an eye.”</span> he proudly declared. <span class="mu-g">“That means, I can check up on you. Make sure that none of you are getting yourselves in trouble.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“But how are we supposed to reach you?”</span> Grover asked. Pan smiled. <span class="mu-g">“Just call me. You all know it.”</span> he said. Squirt grinned at him. She then cupped her hands, tilted her head back and let out a cry that was halfway between “irate rooster” and “strangled cat”. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Thu 21 Jul 2022 03:49:09 No. 5346623 Report Catching on, the other joined in, giving their fearless leader the satisfaction of hearing it one last time. He beamed at them, admiring his little warriors with eyes that seemed to radiate pride. After a few seconds, he joined in, and you suddenly found it very hard to hear any of what anyone was saying on the Mini-Hellicarier.
You, Felicia, Prowler, and Hill moved away to continue your conversation.
<span class="mu-r">“Could you do me a favor and pass a message to Xavier, or whoever is running the school these days?”</span> you asked.
Hill stopped walking and turned to face you.
<span class="mu-r">“Tell them to take good care of these kids. They’ve been through some heavy stuff.”</span> you said, glancing back at them. <span class="mu-r">“And to keep an eye on them. Some are incredibly powerful for their age. And…some have a bit of a tyrannical streak.”</span>
A single manicured eyebrow lifted slightly at that. Her eyes darted over to the Lost Boys, and she let out a small sigh.
<span class="mu-b">“I’ll pass it along. Now, for your payment.”</span> she said, passing a datapad to you. <span class="mu-b">“$400,000.”</span>
What will you say?
>”Are you really trying to low-ball me this early? I know what I’m worth.” >”I know about the shield, Hill. If it wasn’t for us, you might not have gotten it.” >”Pleasure doing business with you. Now can you drop us off in New York? I left my Helicarrier at home.” >”Out of curiosity, how would you rate the difficulty of this mission? You probably have all sorts of danger levels and super secret codes that you use to assess difficulty." >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>5346623 >”Are you really trying to low-ball me this early? I know what I’m worth.” >”I know about the shield, Hill. If it wasn’t for us, you might not have gotten it.” Anonymous
>>5346623 >”Are you really trying to low-ball me this early? I know what I’m worth.” >”I know about the shield, Hill. If it wasn’t for us, you might not have gotten it.” >"Also. Just to clarify, why send a magic user to get an anti magic shield?" Anonymous
>>5346623 >”Are you really trying to low-ball me this early? I know what I’m worth.” >"Besides, I was planning on using a good chunk of the money to help the Morlocks down in the sewers. What the hell kinda renovations can I afford after my team gets their cut?" Anonymous
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>>5346623 >”Out of curiosity, how would you rate the difficulty of this mission? You probably have all sorts of danger levels and super secret codes that you use to assess difficulty." Anonymous
>>5346623 >”400,000? What are we gonna do with that, fire a minigun for twelve seconds?” >"Besides, I was planning on using a good chunk of the money to help the Morlocks down in the sewers. What the hell kinda renovations can I afford after my team gets their cut?" Anonymous
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>>5346623 >”Out of curiosity, how would you rate the difficulty of this mission? You probably have all sorts of danger levels and super secret codes that you use to assess difficulty." >”Are you really trying to low-ball me this early? I know what I’m worth.” Anonymous
>>5346623 >>”Are you really trying to low-ball me this early? I know what I’m worth.” >”Out of curiosity, how would you rate the difficulty of this mission? You probably have all sorts of danger levels and super secret codes that you use to assess difficulty." Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Thu 21 Jul 2022 14:37:01 No. 5346979 Report Quoted By:
>>5346626 >>5346631 >>5346637 >>5346649 >>5346745 >>5346749 >>5346828 >>5346918 >>5346957 >”Are you really trying to low-ball me this early? I know what I’m worth.” >"Besides, I was planning on using a good chunk of the money to help the Morlocks down in the sewers. What the hell kinda renovations can I afford after my team gets their cut?" Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Thu 21 Jul 2022 15:03:13 No. 5347000 Report You leveled a glare at Hill and crossed your arms in defiance.
<span class="mu-r">“Are you seriously trying to low-ball me this early in our relationship? I know what I’m worth.”</span> you declared.
Hill’s frown deepened.
<span class="mu-r">“Besides,”</span> you continued. <span class="mu-r">“I was planning on using a good chunk of the money to help the Morlocks down in the sewers. What the hell kind of renovations can I afford after my team gets their cut?”</span>
Hill leaned her head to the left slightly to glance over your shoulder. You assumed that she was looking at Callisto.
<span class="mu-b">“Check your math, Huntsman. I’m giving you more than what most government agents make as an annual salary. You earned it in only three days. I’d say that’s a pretty good deal.”</span> Hill said. "Besides, that's a Kravinoff you've got back there. I'm guessing she didn't tag along because she was hurting for cash. You'll be getting her share all to yourself."
You shook your head. <span class="mu-r">“This wasn’t just some regular rescue mission. We literally dove into a magical realm and gathered up a bunch of mutant kids that went mad with power. We fought a giant croc, immortal pirates, and we did it all without leaving anyone behind or letting anyone die!”</span> you argued.
Hill gave you a flat look. <span class="mu-b">“I’m aware. You encountering Tick Tock was unfortunate, but you were more than a match for Hook and his pirates. You were the only ones with guns that fired more than one bullet.”</span>
<span class="mu-g">“You sent us in there with bad intel.”</span> Prowler said, narrowing his eyes at her. <span class="mu-g">“We went in blind, not knowing what to expect, and that put us in more danger than was strictly necessary.”</span>
You were waiting for Cat to speak up as well, but you figured that she was probably trying to avoid being noticed as she held the treasure coffer close.
Hill looked thoughtful for a moment, and then nodded. <span class="mu-b">“While I won’t accept fault for that oversight, considering Peter Pan’s bad memory is to blame,”</span> she began. <span class="mu-b">“I see your point.”</span>
She snatched the datapad back and made a few corrections.
<span class="mu-b">“Fine. $600,000.”</span> she decided.
What will you say?
>”That’s more like it!” >”Getting warmer…” >”Try $800,000.” >”$700,000.” >”Why don’t we settle for a clean mil?” >”I’m not playing these games, Hill. I’m tired, sore, and in desperate need of a shower. Don’t jerk me around.” >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>5347000 >"Hill I had to help bring back the anti magic shield you sent a wizard to get, which we weren't told about until the last second and I didn't use to permanently end Hook." >"Me and my crew have performed well beyond what your agents could ever accomplish without wasting my tax dollars I do give you people." >”I’m not playing these games, Hill. I’m tired, sore, and in desperate need of a shower. Don’t jerk me around.” >"The phrase, you get what you pay for is used for a reason." Anonymous
>>5347000 >>”There we go... It's always a pleasure doing business with you.” >>Offer a handshake I mean, we aren't really in a great position to negotiate considering we already did the job lmao
At least this way we show that we won't just roll over and take whatever she throws our way for our work.
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>>5347000 >”$650,000 and you tell me what you are planning to do with the numedian shield. Nornally i wouldn't care, but this is the second foreign one that have sent me to be involved with" Anonymous
>>5347024 Supporting.
We already plundered a shitload of gold coins and jewellery, so it should add up pretty well. The real problem is deciding how to split it all. Completely even, like last time? We all pulled our weight pretty evenly.
Also, Score, did we manage to keep Tick Tock’s teeth or did they disappear when the island resurrected him? Anonymous
>>5347024 +1
Stop your bullshit anons, we already got a rise and we already handed all our card in the table, and trying to use the secret mission about the anti-magic shield is stupid, is risking having more probability about getting our memory erased and getting 300 is Hill saw the pirates treasure
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>What about Gwen and Connors by the way? Are they here? Anonymous
>600,000 Let's concede and just ask for other stuff like intel, favors, gear
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>>5347024 This but mention the shield. What they're going to do with it
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Thu 21 Jul 2022 18:15:51 No. 5347180 Report Quoted By:
>>5347024 >>5347054 >>5347058 >>5347062 >>5347063 >>5347075 Taking these. Writing...
>>5347054 You still have them with you! You and Cat stashed your loot inside of the numerous duffel bags that you brought along. They're practically full to bursting right now.
>>5347058 Hill won't tell you about the shield, but she'll give you a status update on Gwen and Connors sometime later tonight. Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
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You paused to consider her offer, and nodded when you decided that you found it favorable. <span class="mu-r">“There we go. It’s always a pleasure doing business with you.”</span> you said, extending a hand towards her. She let out a small sigh and released the tension in her shoulders before firmly gripping your hand and shaking it up and down. <span class="mu-b">“You’ll have the money before we drop you off. For now, you and the others should come down to the lower decks.”</span> she advised. <span class="mu-b">“None of you want to be up here when we start moving.”</span> —--------- Once the Lost Boys had finished screaming their heads off, you lead them all further down into the ship. Glass and Peter Pan were helping them get situated, which allowed you and Callisto to have a brief talk about the options you had for sewer renovations. You would have to try and improve their quality of life without drawing too much attention or wasting money on pointless features. It was a bit more challenging than you thought. You had to wonder if it was truly worth it to try and cover up the true purpose behind the underground construction. A little later, you were leisurely chatting with Anastasia about your trophies and the highlights of your hunt. She never did manage to get that mermaid flesh that she wanted. But hey, there’s always next time. —------->$600,000 has been added to your Inventory A few hours later, you were back in The Big Apple, breathing in that familiar polluted air that you’ve lived with for almost your entire life. You said your goodbyes to the kids, wished them the best, and hoped that you left a decent impression on them. It was sort of hard to tell when Tinkerbell had been buzzing around your head the entire time. Apparently, she was pretty upset with you about that stunt you pulled on Pan. But even she couldn’t ruin your good mood. Because according to Hill, the lab techs made a “breakthrough” in their research, and they were beginning to synthesize a miracle drug to help stabilize Gwen’s condition. If all went well, she should be able to leave her cell within the week! As soon as she was approved, Doc Connors would be released as well. He could’ve left earlier, but he volunteered to stay in order to aid in the drug’s development. He was truly the nicest mark that you’ve ever robbed. The only real downside here was the absence of one of your teammates. With Glass volunteering to escort the kids to Xavier’s and check the place out for himself, you would be short a Desperado for a little while. The guy didn’t even ask for his cut of the money. Callisto had to force a donation on him just to make sure he had enough for food. When you questioned her about it, all she said was that Glass had spent more time out on the streets than any Morlock or mutant she knew. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Thu 21 Jul 2022 20:00:42 No. 5347275 Report Once the Mini-Helicarrier had departed, you got the impression that everyone was planning on going their separate ways. Callisto needed to check on things back at the Morlock base. Felicia needed to find a buyer for those gold coins. Prowler wanted to check on someone. Probably a relative or a lover.
And Anastasia wanted to haul her trophies back to wherever she was holed up.
What will you do?
>Text Cindy and see if you can meet up with her. You haven’t seen her in forever! >Head over to the hospital to see your family. Flint should probably be there too. >Invite everyone over to your place to celebrate! Drinks are on you, tonight! >Swing home and collapse in your bed. You feel like you haven’t slept in days. >Write-in. Also, how will you split the cash? Anastasia didn’t ask for any money, and she’s already told you that her family is well off.
And Callisto would most likely put her portion towards the sewer construction or the homeless fund that she’s been saving up.
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>>5347275 >Text Cindy and see if you can meet up with her. You haven’t seen her in forever! >Head over to the hospital to see your family. Flint should probably be there too. F a m i l y
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>>5347275 >>Head over to the hospital to see your family. Flint should probably be there too. Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Thu 21 Jul 2022 20:18:19 No. 5347299 Report >>5347275 I meant to put that last part in greentext, but be sure to let me know how you guys intend to split the $600,000.
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>>5347299 200,000 for us, 100,000 for Cat, Prowler, Callisto and Glass
Anonymous
>>5347275 >Text Cindy and see if you can meet up with her. You haven’t seen her in forever! >Head over to the hospital to see your family. Flint should probably be there too. Anonymous
>>5347299 Even split but all of ours goes to the morlocks. We'll get our due from the gold coins. Unless they're actually chocolate.
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>>5347276 >>Text Cindy and see if you can meet up with her. You haven’t seen her in forever! >>Head over to the hospital to see your family. Flint should probably be there too. >even split. If Glass wants to opt out of his payday, just give that to callisto since we know she'll put it in the sewer renovation
If Ana opts out, fine. But she can get first pick from the pirate treasure, when we get to evaluate it. Speaking of- do we get more description for it?
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>>5347275 >>Text Cindy and see if you can meet up with her. You haven’t seen her in forever! >>Head over to the hospital to see your family. Flint should probably be there too. >evenly split Anonymous
>>5347275 >Text Cindy and see if you can meet up with her. You haven’t seen her in forever! >Head over to the hospital to see your family. Flint should probably be there too. As for the money, if Ana wants her share:
>Huntsman: £100,000 >Prowler: £100,000 >Cat: £100,000 >Callisto: £100,000 >Glass: £100,000 >Anastasia: £100,000 If Ana doesn’t want her share, however:
>Huntsman: £110,000 >Prowler: £110,000 >Cat: £110,000 >Callisto: £150,000 >Glass: £110,000 >Anastasia: £0 I’d like to make it an even split between all of us, but in the event that Ana doesn’t want her share we can divide the extra £100K in such a way that Callisto gets an extra £50K for the Morlocks while the other five all get an even cut of the remaining £50K.
That seems fairest to me, anyway. We all worked pretty evenly out there.
Anonymous
>>5347325 Bugger me, I cannot count. That last one should be
>Huntsman: £112,500 >Prowler: £112,500 >Cat: £112,500 >Callisto: £150,000 >Glass: £112,500 >Anastasia: £0 Anonymous
>>5347328 >>5347325 Uh sir we don't deal in monopoly money
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>>5347329 Shhhh, they mustn’t know I’m a secret Bong
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Say, should we toss Flint a few souvenirs from the treasure chest? Maybe give him a bit of our cash? He did babysit (familysit?) for us, after all.
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>>5347345 Isn't he living at our place?
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>>5347275 >Text Cindy and see if you can meet up with her. You haven’t seen her in forever. >Call up Flint around sundown and get started on a good old fashioned pub crawl! >Split the money evenly between those involved. The commandments dictate it and you see no reason to say otherwise. Anonymous
>>5347299 Even split.
If Glass or Ana doesn't want their share, than we put it foward to the Morlock cause.
As long as the others agree with that, of course.
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>>5347345 I wouldn't have any problem with that
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>>5347275 >>Head over to the hospital to see your family. Flint should probably be there too. >Text Cindy and see if you can meet up with her. You haven’t seen her in forever! Anonymous
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Fri 22 Jul 2022 08:26:56 No. 5347834 Report Quoted By:
>>5347276 >>5347313 >>5347282 >>5347307 >>5347304 >>5347319 >>5347328 >>5347362 >>5347371 >>5347431 >>5347490 >Text Cindy and see if you can meet up with her. You haven’t seen her in forever! >Head over to the hospital to see your family. Flint should probably be there too. >Evenly split Taking these. Writing...
>>5347313 From what you could see, the treasure coffer was filled with gold coins and expensive-looking jewelry. It should fetch a fairly good price.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Fri 22 Jul 2022 09:30:33 No. 5347865 Report Quoted By:
Just as Hill suspected, Ana didn’t ask for a cut of the pay, and she refused when you offered it to her. Her trophies and the thrill of the hunt was reward enough for her. And since Glass was already gone, Callisto just told you to put both your shares towards Morlock Renovations. Cat and Prowler were fine with this, and took an equal cut of what was remaining.>$112,500 added to Inventory! >$262,500 added to the Morlock fund! With that out of the way, you all said your goodbyes and went your separate ways. As soon as they were gone, you shot a message to Cindy saying that you were back and that you wanted to meet at the hospital. Flint and the rest of your family should probably still be there too. In response, you received a metric fuck-ton of emojis from your young ward, expressing her delight at hearing from you again. <span class="mu-s">“BEEEEEEEN! : D”</span> she replied. <span class="mu-r">“Missed you too, Cindy.”</span> <span class="mu-s">“How’d your mission go? <_<”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Not bad. I met Peter Pan, saved a bunch of mutant kids and fought a giant crocodile. I brought back a few of its teeth as a souvenir if you want one.”</span> <span class="mu-s">“O.O’”</span> You chuckled to yourself and put your phone away to focus on where you were swinging. It was almost therapeutic for you to be hurtling through the air at 80 miles an hour. After being stuck on an island with very few buildings, you hadn’t realized just how much you missed this. You never want to be stuck out on the open ocean ever again if you can help it. Trying to ignore the buzzing phone in your pocket, you decided to swing by your place for a quick change of clothes, a shower, and a place to put your hard-earned cash. —------ By the time you’d arrived at the hospital, Cindy and Flint were already there waiting for you. Flint looked the same as ever, his overall appearance unchanging due to his unique condition. Cindy, on the other hand, seemed to be sporting a new look. Her hair was bundled up into a neat little bun on top of her head, and her bangs were being kept out of her face by a series of colorful hair clips. But that wasn’t what drew your attention. The girl’s face was covered in tiny bruises, and there was an even nastier wound over her nose that was being covered by medical tape. Unbeknownst to both of them, your good cheer had almost left you entirely, then. <span class="mu-g">“Benny!”</span> Flint said, coming forward to wrap his massive arms around your neck. <span class="mu-g">“The kid tells me that you brought back souvenirs.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Good to see you too, pal.”</span> you said, smiling despite yourself, and fighting back a cough as a fresh wave of sand was swept into your nostrils. Flint chuckled to himself and mercifully released you. <span class="mu-g">“Come on. Fork it over.”</span> he said, making a beckoning gesture with his hand. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Fri 22 Jul 2022 09:32:30 No. 5347867 Report You rolled your eyes and reached into the bag you had slung over your shoulder, pulling out a massive ivory tooth that was bigger than your head. Flint gaped at the colossal fang and reached his hands out to take the thing from you.
<span class="mu-g">“Holy shit!”</span> he exclaimed, forgetting that a child was present. <span class="mu-g">“Just look at the size of this thing!”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“You should’ve seen the thing it belonged to. It was bigger than a damn bus.”</span>
<span class="mu-g">“No kidding. Did ya take any pictures!?”</span> he asked, his eyes burning with curiosity.
<span class="mu-r">“Must’ve forgot to snag a pic while he was trying to swallow me whole. Maybe next time.”</span> you quipped, before turning your attention to Cindy.
The kid barreled into you like a battering ram and wrapped her slender arms around your waist. You returned the hug gingerly, before pulling her away to inspect her face.
<span class="mu-r">“Are you alright?”</span> you asked, gently touching her face to check for any serious damage. The kid looked like she’d just come from a bar fight. <span class="mu-r">“Who did this to you?”</span>
Cindy rolled her eyes and pushed your hands away as if it were no big deal. She then made a series of rapid hand signs that you couldn’t quite catch.
<span class="mu-r">“What?”</span> you said.
Flint chuckled. <span class="mu-g">“She said: ‘You should see the other guy.’.”</span>
You could’ve swore you sensed a swell of approval and pride coming from the big man. Cindy must’ve gotten these injuries during one of her crime-fighting escapades.
What will you say?
>”I think we might need to see about adding more protective gear to your new suit.” >”Remind me to introduce you to Julia when we’re finished here. If you’re gonna be out in the field, you’ll need backup.” >”I’m not sure how comfortable I am with you going out on patrol without me. You could’ve gotten seriously hurt!” >”What have you guys been up to while I was gone?” >”How’s Rich and Vic? Any new developments?” >(Hand her a tooth)’We’ll talk about this later.” >”Thanks for holding down the fort, Flint. I’ll be sure to pay you back for this later.” >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>5347867 Maybe all of the above
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>>5347867 >”Seriously, though. You need me to put someone in a full-body cast?” >”I think we might need to see about adding more protective gear to your new suit.” Then
>”Thanks for holding down the fort, Flint. I’ll be sure to pay you back for this later.” Anonymous
>>5347867 >”What have you guys been up to while I was gone?” >"And you and I should make a little visit to Matt and Angela. First so they could see your new costume and train." >”Thanks for holding down the fort, Flint. I’ll be sure to pay you back for this later.” >”How’s Rich and Vic? Any new developments?” Anonymous
>>5347867 >”What have you guys been up to while I was gone?” >”How’s Rich and Vic? Any new developments?” >”Thanks for holding down the fort, Flint. I’ll be sure to pay you back for this later.” Anonymous
>>5347867 >”What have you guys been up to while I was gone?” >”I think we might need to see about adding more protective gear to your new suit.” >”Thanks for holding down the fort, Flint. I’ll be sure to pay you back for this later.” Anonymous
>>5347867 >”What have you guys been up to while I was gone?” >”How’s Rich and Vic? Any new developments?” >(Hand her a tooth)’We’ll talk about this later.” >”Thanks for holding down the fort, Flint. I’ll be sure to pay you back for this later.” Anonymous
Oh god I haven't read since thread 2 I have so much catching up to sodo
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>>5347867 >>”Remind me to introduce you to Julia when we’re finished here. If you’re gonna be out in the field, you’ll need backup.” >”Thanks for holding down the fort, Flint. I’ll be sure to pay you back for this later.” buddy system!
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Fri 22 Jul 2022 17:23:50 No. 5348212 Report Quoted By:
Gonna be gone most of the day, so I'll either post the update late into the night or tomorrow morning.
>>5348073 Hurry, anon! Before you fall behind even further!
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>>5347867 >”I think we might need to see about adding more protective gear to your new suit.” >”Remind me to introduce you to Julia when we’re finished here. If you’re gonna be out in the field, you’ll need backup.” >(Hand her a tooth)’We’ll talk about this later.” >”Thanks for holding down the fort, Flint. I’ll be sure to pay you back for this later.” Anonymous
>>5347867 >>”I think we might need to see about adding more protective gear to your new suit.” >”What have you guys been up to while I was gone?” >”How’s Rich and Vic? Any new developments?” >(Hand her a tooth)’We’ll talk about this later.” >”Thanks for holding down the fort, Flint. I’ll be sure to pay you back for this later.” Anonymous
>>5347867 >”I think we might need to see about adding more protective gear to your new suit.” ”Remind me to introduce you to Julia when we’re finished here. If you’re gonna be out in the field, you’ll need backup.”
>”What have you guys been up to while I was gone?” >”How’s Rich and Vic? Any new developments?” Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Sat 23 Jul 2022 18:19:51 No. 5349358 Report Quoted By:
>>5347877 >>5347881 >>5347914 >>5347939 >>5347940 >>5348036 >>5348084 >>5348426 >>5348678 >>5349000 >”I think we might need to see about adding more protective gear to your new suit.” >”Remind me to introduce you to Julia when we’re finished here. If you’re gonna be out in the field, you’ll need backup.” >(Hand her a tooth)’We’ll talk about this later.” >”Thanks for holding down the fort, Flint. I’ll be sure to pay you back for this later.” >”How’s Rich and Vic? Any new developments?” >”What have you guys been up to while I was gone?” Sorry for the delay! Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Sat 23 Jul 2022 21:36:34 No. 5349565 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“I think we need to see about adding more protective gear to your new suit.”</span> you said. <span class="mu-s">“I need ****.”</span> Cindy said, signing so quickly that you couldn’t quite make out that last word. Upon noticing your confusion, she repeated the sentence, but much slower this time. <span class="mu-s">“I need mobility. My suit needs to be flexible.”</span> You nodded. <span class="mu-r">“I understand that, but I still need to make sure that you’re safe. You shouldn’t be taking any big hits at your size. It could cause some serious health problems.”</span> Cindy frowned a bit, but she nodded her understanding. <span class="mu-r">“Remind me to introduce you to Julia when we’re finished here. If you’re gonna be out in the field, you’ll need backup.”</span> you said, pulling another croc tooth out of your bag and handing it to Cindy. <span class="mu-r">“We’ll talk about this later.”</span> Whatever retort Cindy had prepared was immediately forgotten when she got her hands on the freshly plucked tooth. It was still a bit bloody, but neither one of them seemed to mind much. <span class="mu-r">“Thanks for holding down the fort, Flint.”</span> you said, patting the big man on the shoulder. <span class="mu-r">“I’ll be sure to pay you back for this later.”</span> Flint gave you a broad grin. <span class="mu-g">“I like to be paid in cash, but I’ll leave it up to you to surprise me.”</span> You grinned back at him. Oh, he’ll be surprised, alright. You couldn’t wait for Cat to appraise the treasure that you got from Neverland. Marko’s eyes might just bulge out of his head when he sees those shiny new rings. <span class="mu-r">“Yeah? Be careful what you wish for. How’s Rich and Vic?”</span> you asked. <span class="mu-g">“Rich is doing a lot better. He’s walking around on crutches and the swelling in his face went down. The doc says that they should be able to release him soon.”</span> he explained. Your smile broadened. <span class="mu-r">“That’s great! What about Vic?”</span> Flint scratched the back of his neck and his smile grew sheepish for a second. <span class="mu-g">“Yeah, she’s alright. No real big changes.”</span> he said. Huh. Well, that’s odd. Flint just lied to you. And not in a playful or sarcastic way, either. Now in most cases, you’re not one to judge whether someone tells the truth or not. Considering how often you do it, you’d feel like a hypocrite giving someone else shit for it. The problem here was that you didn’t know how big or small the lie was. And this one was about your sister. —------- On the way up to your brother’s room, you caught up with Flint and Cindy. While you were gone, your good buddy had finished fixing up the Wall-Crawler, replacing the window, and cleaning up the shattered glass inside. He had also been asking around about Max and the Chameleon. And while his leads on the Russian spy went cold, he thought he had a decent lead on Max that might pan out. He was just waiting for you to return so that you could look into it together. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YmIMHbCB Sat 23 Jul 2022 21:41:42 No. 5349571 Report Cindy on the other hand, had a much more active role to play in the city. With Matt and Angela busy crippling Tombstone’s operations, the little Avatar of Khonshu had been dispatching local gangsters and mercenaries in the area. To assuage your worries, she assured you that she utilized stealth more often than not in her fights. That was one of her father’s core principles when it came to teaching her. And thank God for that.
It was only when Cindy told you about her visit to the Midnight Mission that you halted your steps in the middle of the hallway. She had gone to see Moon Knight again.
You wanted to ask more, but given how limited her vocabulary was in sign language, and your lack of comprehension, you decided to leave it for another time. Also, you were almost to your brother's room, and you felt weird about standing out here with all these people staring at you.
By the time you walked through the door, you were greeted by the sight of your brother sitting on the edge of his bed with a pair of crutches leaning next to him. Just like Flint said, he was looking a lot better. So much so that it didn’t cause him physical pain to give you that smug grin that he was so well known for.
<span class="mu-b">“Hey, Ben. Back already?”</span> he said, not bothering to get up with that cast on his leg.
<span class="mu-r">“Hey. You’re looking better.”</span> you observed, glancing around the room to see your sister sitting in a chair across from the bed. She gave you a wave and returned it with a nod. <span class="mu-r">“Where’s Pete?”</span>
<span class="mu-g">“He’s out with Mom and Dad getting ice cream.”</span> Vic said. <span class="mu-g">“How was your trip?”</span>
What will you say/do?
>”Hot, exhausting, and lacking in cell service.” >”It was good! I even brought back souvenirs.”(Give her a tooth) >”Helped out a few kids. I feel like I did some real good out there." >”Getting out of the city is nice every now and again. I should do it more often." >Try to get Flint to lead Vic away so that you can have a private conversation with Rich. >Write-in. Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 Anonymous
>>5349571 >”Helped out a few kids. I feel like I did some real good out there." >”Hot, exhausting, and lacking in cell service.” >Try to get Flint to lead Vic away so that you can have a private conversation with Rich. Thought of also telling her that Pan is real and might be on the look out to
kidnap recruit more lost boys soon so she should keep an eye on Peter, but it might be way too much info.
If anyone can think of a more indirect way to say it, I would appreciate it.
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>>5349571 >"A hell of a lot more hot and humid than I would have liked, but I feel like I helped out some people who actually needed it. Nice change of pace." Anonymous
>>5349571 >”Hot, exhausting, and lacking in cell service.” >”Helped out a few kids. I feel like I did some real good out there." >Try to get Flint to lead Vic away so that you can have a private conversation with Rich. Anonymous
>>5349571 >>”It was good! I even brought back souvenirs.”(Give her a tooth) >>”Helped out a few kids. I feel like I did some real good out there." Anonymous
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>>5349619 I'm starting to think handing out magical artifacts like candy isn't the greatest idea.
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>>5349571 >”Hot, exhausting, and lacking in cell service.” >”Helped out a few kids. I feel like I did some real good out there." Also looks like flint has a Lil crush.
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Hello, QM is having internet issues at the moment, getting in contact with their ISP to resolve the issue. They will most likely post later today, about the issue.
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>>5351568 So what you’re saying is that QM has abandoned us and we should all panic?
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>>5351918 AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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If he really abandoned i expect a post with the spiderman throwing the suit in the garbage pic Otherwise he will prob get back to it
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>>5353032 >spiderman throwing the suit in the garbage Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Wed 27 Jul 2022 14:18:40 No. 5353696 Report Greetings, true believers! Score, here! I apologize for the delays, but I've been having some trouble with my WiFi because my neighbor's tree knocked my phone lines down! I just got everything set up once more. If this message goes through, then I'll know that everything was a success.
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>>5353696 statusreport: we survived in your absence, although one or two might have committed sudoku
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Wed 27 Jul 2022 14:27:56 No. 5353702 Report Looks like we're back up and running. Once again, I apologize for the delay, I had to bug my friend to send out a distress signal when I realized that I was having serious problems, but what I failed to realize after my hours of troubleshooting was that me problems were far more serious than I had realized!
I even got rid of my old modem and got a new one, thinking that it would solve the problem, so my IP will be permanently different for the remainder of this thread! That means no more colored text or font changes for this one! Whoops!
All jokes aside, I will be updating in a little while. Just need to grab a bit more sleep and I'll be right as rain.
Sit tight~!
>>5353700 >>5353020 Unfortunate, but we shall soldier on in memory of those we've lost!
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>>5353696 >tree knocked my phone lines down I've just about had enough of nature. Think I'll go stomp on some grass...
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>>5353702 I think I remember someone saying that coloured text might still work if you have the same trip as the OP post once.
I'm probably wrong though.
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Hell yeah, finally catching live updates after reading through the archives. Those were some long threads in there!
>>5353696 >neighbor's tree knocked my phone lines down! The GM Curse finally came knocking huh. A storm knock it down or something?
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>>5353702 Glad to know you're OK!
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Wed 27 Jul 2022 16:46:37 No. 5353787 Report >>5349586 >>5349595 >>5349602 >>5349619 >>5349674 >”Hot, exhausting, and lacking in cell service.” >”Helped out a few kids. I feel like I did some real good out there." >Try to get Flint to lead Vic away so that you can have a private conversation with Rich. Y'all are lucky that I can't go back to sleep right now! Taking these. Writing...
>>5353724 Let's <span class="mu-g">test</span> that theory!
>>5353734 Nope! My neighbor's massive tree has been dying for a while now, and its branches have been falling into my backyard and into my pool. I've talked with the owner, and he doesn't seem to give a shit, and he's not willing to cut it down. So I've just been watching my back deck and pool get torn the fuck up by this baffling phenomenon. The most recent branch to fall knocked down my phone lines, and they just got put back up by my ISP. The city doesn't seem to want to do anything about this either, so my family's been talking to our insurance people to see what we can do to brace for impact in case the whole tree comes tumbling down.
>>5350490 >>5353738 Thanks, but I'm fine! Just a bit pissed about this whole situation. And to answer your question from earlier, my vacation's over. But my internet getting knocked out prevented me from doing anything meaningful in the last couple of days. Fun times all around!
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>>5353787 Oh shit I actually remembered correctly.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Wed 27 Jul 2022 17:44:10 No. 5353816 Report You made an exaggerated roll of your eyes and dropped your bag in one of the chairs. <span class="mu-r">“Hot, exhausting and lacking in cell service.”</span> you said with a groan. <span class="mu-r">“But, I also helped out a few kids. I feel like I did some real good out there.”</span> Both Rich and Vic exchanged a look, before returning their gazes to you with pleased expressions. <span class="mu-g">“Well…that’s great!”</span> Vic said, sounding like she’d been caught off guard by your answer. <span class="mu-b">“That’s awesome, Ben!”</span> Rich said, at almost the exact same time. <span class="mu-b">“But, uh…where did you say you went to do this ‘community service’?”</span> You crossed your arms and frowned a bit. <span class="mu-r">“What? You don’t believe me?”</span> you said accusingly. Almost at once, both of them began shaking their heads and waving their arms in vehement denial. You were beginning to feel like this was a coordinated attempt to throw shade at you. Vic opened your mouth to say something, but her next set of words were quickly forgotten when Cindy and Flint entered. Her face brightened noticeably when she laid eyes on the Korean Avatar of Khonshu. <span class="mu-g">“Oh my gosh! Look at you! You’re wearing the clothes that I picked out for you.”</span> she exclaimed, causing Cindy to blush a bit. <span class="mu-g">“You look so pretty. I’m super jealous of how clear your skin is.”</span> she said, her smile turning into a frown when she noticed the bruises. <span class="mu-g">“Now if only you could stop getting into fights…”</span> You gave Flint a meaningful look, and he managed to stop smiling at your sister long enough to notice it. He returned your look with an almost imperceptible nod, before returning his attention to Vic. <span class="mu-g">“Hey Vic, what do you say we ask one of these nurses to help clean her face up a bit?”</span> Flint suggested. <span class="mu-g">“You know, just to make sure that those cuts don’t turn into scars.”</span> And just like that, Vic shot out of her chair and strode over to Cindy in only two seconds. She was tilting the girl’s face in every direction, drawing an irritated grumble from her. Vic grimaced and released Cindy, shaking her own head ruefully. <span class="mu-g">“You’re right. She’s even more banged up than when I last saw her.”</span> she decided. Without warning, she grabbed Cindy’s hand and started dragging her towards the hallway. <span class="mu-g">“Come on, sweetie. Let’s get you looked at.”</span> Cindy shot a hateful glare at Flint, and the big man gave her an apologetic look in return. You watched the three of them disappear down the hall, before returning your attention back to your brother. features, but upon noticing your attention, his expression grew a bit more serious. <span class="mu-b">“What’s up?”</span> he asked. <span class="mu-r">“We need to talk.”</span> you declared. His smile disappeared completely, then. <span class="mu-b">“What do you want to talk about?”</span> (Cont.)
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>>5353819 Cheeseburger apocalypse
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Wed 27 Jul 2022 17:50:29 No. 5353822 Report What will you say?
>”I believe we were talking about ‘spiders’ before.” >”Does anybody else in the family know what you really do for a living?” >”How about we talk about finding Pete’s Mom? I’ve got a few contacts that might be able to help us out.” >”I need to know about the projects that you’ve worked on in the past.” >”Maybe we can talk about you being in trouble with the Russian Mob. I don’t think that’s something we can just ignore.” >Snag the small plant by the window with a web. “I’ve gone through a couple of changes since you last saw me.” >Write-in. Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 Anonymous
Is rich the burger king? I'm somewhat of a business owner myself
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>>5353822 >>”I believe we were talking about ‘spiders’ before.” Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Wed 27 Jul 2022 17:53:07 No. 5353829 Report Quoted By:
Oh wow, that prompt got fucked up somehow. It was supposed to say: >Richard was staring at the empty doorway with mild amusement playing across his features, but upon noticing your attention, his expression grew a bit more serious.
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>>5353822 >”I believe we were talking about ‘spiders’ before.” >”Maybe we can talk about you being in trouble with the Russian Mob. I don’t think that’s something we can just ignore.” >”How about we talk about finding Pete’s Mom? I’ve got a few contacts that might be able to help us out.” >My little vacation was another job for Hill, Rich. Talking about it, how are we going to handle it going foward? Anonymous
>>5353822 >”Maybe we can talk about you being in trouble with the Russian Mob. I don’t think that’s something we can just ignore.” We should ask Flint how he and Cindy spent their time together. They seem closer. Maybe they teamed up to kick someone’s ass or something.
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>>5353822 I missed this quest. It's wholesome.
I believe we were talking about ‘spiders’ before.”
>Snag the small plant by the window with a web. “I’ve gone through a couple of changes since you last saw me. >”Maybe we can talk about you being in trouble with the Russian Mob. I don’t think that’s something we can just ignore.” Anonymous
>>5353822 >>”Does anybody else in the family know what you really do for a living?” >>”How about we talk about finding Pete’s Mom? I’ve got a few contacts that might be able to help us out.” >write in Want to go for burgers once your out?
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>>5353822 >”I believe we were talking about ‘spiders’ before.” Anonymous
>>5353822 >Snag the small plant by the window with a web. “I’ve gone through a couple of changes since you last saw me.” >”I believe we were talking about ‘spiders’ before.” >"...And I was worried about you ya fucking asshole. We're gonna need a way to keep in touch if you're gonna be "working" when you get discharged." Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Wed 27 Jul 2022 18:54:22 No. 5353870 Report Quoted By:
>>5353827 >>5353835 >>5353836 >>5353837 >>5353840 >>5353844 >>5353846 >”I believe we were talking about ‘spiders’ before.” >”Maybe we can talk about you being in trouble with the Russian Mob. I don’t think that’s something we can just ignore.” Taking these. Writing...
>>5353837 And I missed writing for it!
>>5353819 >>5353820 >>5353825 >>5353840 Did everyone get hit by the algorithm?
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what's with the burgers
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Wed 27 Jul 2022 19:13:51 No. 5353891 Report <span class="mu-r">“I believe we were talking about ‘spiders’?”</span> you said, crossing the distance between you and him in only a few steps.
Richard frowned slightly. <span class="mu-b">“And you were saying that you had gotten bitten by one.”</span> your brother shot back. <span class="mu-b">“What’s going on with you, Ben? You’ve been trying to drag answers out of me, but I know that you know more than you’re letting on.”</span>
You began to ponder your next move, but Richard just kept rolling right over you. <span class="mu-b">“Answer me honestly. Have you been…going through changes lately?”</span>
What will you say?
>”Oh, yeah. Big changes!” >”I’ll answer any questions you might have, later. But for now, I need to know more about those spiders.” >”Yeah, I gained an allergy to bullshit. Now quit stalling and spill the beans!” >”Aha! So you DO know something about them!” >"PLEASE tell me we're not about to have 'The Talk'." >Jump up and cling to the ceiling. “What do you think? Should I get this checked out while I’m here?” >Write-in. Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 Anonymous
>>5353891 >”Yeah, I gained an allergy to bullshit. Now quit stalling and spill the beans!” Should we mention Dr. Connors thinking someone was letting those spiders loose? That might get Richard to open up.
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>>5353891 >”Aha! So you DO know something about them!” >”Come on Rich, say what you know. One of the doctors involved wants me to stop the project before half of New York becomes spider themed metas." Anonymous
>>5353895 Oh hey, you had the same idea.
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>>5353891 >>”Oh, yeah. Big changes!” Anonymous
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>>5353898 Great minds think alike.
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>>5353891 >”Oh, yeah. Big changes!” >Jump up and cling to the ceiling. “What do you think? Should I get this checked out while I’m here?” >”I’ll answer any questions you might have, later. But for now, I need to know more about those spiders.” Anonymous
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>>5353703 As a lineman, I would much rather you just watch your fence line and prevent any trees from growing along it. I have been on a job for over 2 weeks because a land owner got screwed over by a cable company. They left him holding a several thousand bill for lawyers and easement permits. Dude said 'fuck em'. Let trees grow all alongside a massive stretch of the poles. Now we have to go through and cut a line through all those trees so we can put up the cable.
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I wonder... could we make our own explosive grenades with the Mark of Kaine mutation. IIRC the explosion is two-part (explosive hair+accelerant). Sure, Ben is killing less but having an explosive option that isn't strictly melee range would be nice. While I'm at it the PS4 Spider-Man game reminded me of a more feasible option; Web Trip Mines. We'd probably need Prowler to walk us through the creation progress though.
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>>5354049 not playing on PS5? oof
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>>5354071 Even worse,
I was watching a playthrough. But then I realized that the PC version is coming out in a couple weeks so I might as well play it myself.
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>>5354071 You realize we're only just now crawling out of the scalper and chip shortage induced drought of PS5 inventory, right?
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>>5354094 uh I've mine for over a year.
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>>5354095 Well you got lucky. Not the case for most everybody.
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>>5354098 stop being a hater
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Thu 28 Jul 2022 12:05:39 No. 5354554 Report Quoted By:
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Thu 28 Jul 2022 13:19:22 No. 5354584 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“Aha! So you <span class="mu-s">DO</span> know something about them!”</span> you exclaimed. Rich sighed and just barely managed to suppress an eye roll. <span class="mu-b">“I’m being serious here, Ben.”</span> he declared. <span class="mu-r">“So am I.”</span> you said. <span class="mu-r">“Come on, Rich. Tell me what you know. One of the scientists that were involved wants me to put a stop to the project before half of New York becomes spider-themed metas.”</span> Your brother froze, and whatever retort he had prepared for you had gotten caught in his throat. His eyes went wide, before narrowing slightly as he scrutinized you. <span class="mu-b">“Why would anyone involved in that project come to <span class="mu-i">you</span> of all people?”</span> he said, more to himself than anyone else in the room. After a minute, he shook his head. <span class="mu-b">“No, I guess there isn’t much of a point in asking pointless questions. However you got involved, it doesn’t sound like you’re willing to give me a direct answer.”</span> The look in your brother’s eye gave you the distinct feeling that he would be looking into the matter in his own time. With that spider-bite comment from before, there was no doubt that you were caught in the middle of whatever this whole mess was developing into. <span class="mu-b">“I don’t know how much you know, so I’ll try to cover as much relevant information as I can.”</span> he continued. <span class="mu-b">“A few years ago, me and a few other scientists were hired by Oscorp to develop a clean, renewable energy source. After only a few months, we were still in the early stages of development, but we were already on the verge of a major breakthrough. We were <span class="mu-i">this</span> close to changing the world!”</span> Rich said, leaving a tiny little space between his thumb and index finger. With a sigh, his slightly wistful expression suddenly turned bitter. He looked far older than his years in that one moment. <span class="mu-b">“But everything changed after we’d received that shipment from the General Techtronics Corporation.”</span> he said, shaking his head. <span class="mu-b">“A spider had hitched a ride along with the materials. It had been highly irradiated, and was on the verge of death, but it managed to bite one of the lab techs before it died.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“And then what happened?”</span> you asked. Richard shook his head helplessly, his eyes gazing at something far off in the distance that you couldn’t see. <span class="mu-b">“...Have you ever heard of a ‘Gamma Mutate’?”</span> he inquired. <span class="mu-r">“What? Like, the Hulk?”</span> you said. Richard nodded. <span class="mu-b">“The guy who got bitten kinda…’hulked out’.”</span> he said, not going into much detail. <span class="mu-b">“It wasn’t pretty. He nearly tore through our entire security staff before his hearts gave out.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“‘Hearts’? As in, plural?”</span> (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Thu 28 Jul 2022 13:20:43 No. 5354585 Report Richard nodded again. <span class="mu-b">“Like I said. It wasn’t pretty.”</span> he promised, suppressing a shudder of his own. <span class="mu-b">“After that, I expected us to continue the project like normal. But…to our surprise, I learned that the focus of the project had suddenly shifted from developing a clean source of energy, to developing ‘genetically engineered spiders’.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“They wanted to try and reproduce the effects of the spider-bite.”</span> you concluded.
Richard didn’t nod this time, but he didn’t have to. Judging by his furious expression, you were right on the money.
<span class="mu-b">“Most of us left the project after that, but me and a few others stuck with it, hoping that our research might still be used to help people. And so…I helped them develop their first line of genetically engineered spiders. Some poor, naïve part of me hoped that these creatures could be used to make advances in the medical or bio-engineering fields.”</span> he admitted, letting his shoulders sag slightly. <span class="mu-b">“But after I discovered their plans to use human test subjects as a part of some big, military contract, I couldn’t keep lying to myself. I left the project, and never looked back. I guess some part of me had hoped that they’d abandon it too, once they realized how impossible it was.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“Not impossible enough, apparently.”</span> you commented.
Richard looked up at you sharply, his gaze unwavering as he took another long look at you.
<span class="mu-b">“Who told you about all this?”</span> Richard said, his voice a low rumble in the quiet hospital room. <span class="mu-b">“Did someone hire you? Was it Oscorp, or one of their competitors? You <span class="mu-s">need</span> to tell me.”</span>
The sudden shift in your brother’s mood momentarily threw you off guard. You haven’t seen him this serious since…well, never! Whatever he’d seen in that lab must’ve spooked him real good.
You brother must have mistaken your stunned silence for stubbornness, because he kept pleading.
<span class="mu-b">“Please, Ben. This isn’t one of your ‘gigs’ or jobs. Lives could be at risk.”</span> he insisted. <span class="mu-b">“...Have you been exposed?”</span>
It doesn’t sound like he’ll give you anything more unless you offer some information in return.
What will you say?
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>>5354585 >Let out a spectacular spider-sigh. >"This is between you and me. Same goes for any conclusions you might come to as a result of it." >Simply walk up the nearest wall and onto the ceiling, only stopping when you're completely upside down. >"You think this is weird? You should have seen Doctor Connors a few weeks back." Anonymous
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>>5354585 >I have been bitten, yes. It's why Hill even bothered strong arming me into a deniable asset, and how I could go through a Bratva hideout to rescue you. >The scientist came to me I ended up saving his life after he was also affected. He is being cared by SHIELD, but is soon going to be released. I think he doesn't want to involve a group that probably would try to restart the project under new management instead of shutting it down for good. Anonymous
>>5354612 Oh, and let me add
>And no, I wasn't hired to be a test subject or something like that, it was an accident. Apparently someone is secretly releasing the spiders out of contaiment after human testing was cancelled. Anonymous
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Thu 28 Jul 2022 16:08:48 No. 5354705 Report Quoted By:
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Thu 28 Jul 2022 17:58:19 No. 5354764 Report Quoted By:
Let out a long, suffering, spectacular sigh. Richard seemed to blink in surprise at the sheer amount of melodrama behind the gesture. You fixed your brother with a serious look. <span class="mu-r">“This is between you and me. Same goes for any conclusions you might come to as a result of it.”</span> you said. <span class="mu-b">“O-of course.”</span> Richard agreed, bracing himself for impact. You nodded seriously, and then let your expression return to a relaxed one. You took a few steps back, turned towards a wall and began walking towards it. <span class="mu-b">“Uh...Ben? What’re yo-”</span> The words died in his throat as soon as he saw you plant a foot firmly onto the wall and continue walking up it, unimpeded by gravity or the laws of physics. His mouth gaped as his eyes trailed your form, casually moving from the wall to the ceiling as if it were the most normal thing in the world. Once you were completely upside down, you turned to face your brother once more. <span class="mu-r">“If you think this is weird, then you should’ve seen Doctor Connors a few weeks back.”</span> you said with an inverted shrug of your shoulders. Richard opened his mouth, and then closed it again. He breathed out through his mouth and ran a hand through his hair. <span class="mu-b">“Jesus Christ, Ben. What’ve you gotten yourself into?”</span> he said, sounding exasperated. You dropped from the ceiling and easily flipped end over end to land on your feet once more. <span class="mu-r">“I’m sure you need some time to process this…but I’m gonna need you to speed things up a bit. Vic might come back any minute now.”</span> you said, pointing a thumb at the door. <span class="mu-b">“Y-you mentioned Connors.”</span> Rich began, recovering a bit faster than you expected him to. <span class="mu-b">“Did he expose you to the…”</span> You were already shaking your head. <span class="mu-r">“Not exactly. I was at his lab when the accident happened, though.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Accident. So you weren’t forced, or…you didn’t dose yourself willingly?”</span> You shook your head again. Although, you probably would’ve done it on purpose if you knew that it would give you cool spider powers. But you decided to keep that part to yourself. <span class="mu-b">“So you’re a…Gamma Mutate.”</span> Rich said, snapping as he spoke. <span class="mu-b">“Your DNA’s been altered, but you still look normal. Have you been experiencing any severe symptoms of declining health?”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Nope. Everything’s been pretty much going uphill since the bite.”</span> you informed him. <span class="mu-r">“But the Doc thinks that someone released the spider into his lab on purpose.”</span> Richard paused, and you got the feeling that he very much would have liked to be able to pace around the room right about now. After a long pause, he nodded. <span class="mu-b">“You got incredibly lucky. If someone’s starting up human trials again, then that means that they’re willing to sacrifice a couple of lives in order to achieve their goals.”</span> he decided. <span class="mu-b">“What we need to figure out is what their motive is.”</span> (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Thu 28 Jul 2022 18:00:05 No. 5354766 Report <span class="mu-r">“I thought that was obvious. They want to create a mutant spider army!”</span> you exclaimed.
Richard didn’t seem entirely convinced. <span class="mu-b">“I’m not so sure. You said that the one that bit you was in Connor’s lab?”</span>
You nodded, before gasping out of shock. <span class="mu-r">“You don’t think that-”</span>
<span class="mu-b">“That the first one was meant for Connors, and you just so happened to be in the way? I do.”</span> Rich confirmed. <span class="mu-b">“I think someone targeted him specifically.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“Do you think they were trying to get rid of him?”</span> you guessed.
Rich shook his head. <span class="mu-b">“Whoever’s doing this clearly knows about our research. They would know that a single spider bite wouldn’t be enough for a guaranteed kill. No…whoever’s doing this must be trying to discredit the researchers that were involved in the project. Maybe they’re trying to send a message, or enact some sort of sick revenge.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“Do we know anyone that might be motivated enough to go through with that?”</span> you asked.
Your brother rubbed at his chin thoughtfully. <span class="mu-b">“I’d have to do some digging…”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“You mean <span class="mu-i">we’ll</span> have to do some digging.”</span> you corrected him, clapping your brother on the shoulder. <span class="mu-r">“Right after we figure out what we’re gonna do about the Russian Mob. Because I seriously doubt that we can just ignore those guys.”</span>
Richard gave you a sheepish grin. <span class="mu-b">“I heard those Punisher girls took care of them. I don’t think they’ll be coming for me anytime soon.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“Rich…”</span>
<span class="mu-b">“I’ll be fine, Ben. They caught me off-guard before. Won’t happen again.”</span> he promised.
You opened your mouth to protest, but Vic and the others reentered the room a moment later. Cindy looked annoyed, and your sister seemed content with the outcome of their little check-up.
You exchanged a knowing look with your brother, and the two of you dropped the topic for the time being. You wouldn’t be able to have a truly private conversation until he was discharged from this hospital. For now, you’d just have to try and digest what your brother just told you.
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What will you do tomorrow?
>Check in with Matt and Angela. You’d like to hear about the progress of their mission. >Pay Moon Knight a visit at the Midnight Mission. >Meet up with Callisto and discuss your options for upgrading the Morlock base. >Swing on over to Madame Web’s place. She might be interested to learn about the spider research. Or…maybe she already knows? >Follow up on Flint’s lead on Max. >Look into Cat’s potential jobs.(White Rabbit/Madame Medusa) >Take it easy and spend time with your family for a bit. >Visit Phin’s shop.(Write-in.) >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>5354766 >>Meet up with Callisto and discuss your options for upgrading the Morlock base. Anonymous
>>5354766 >Pay Moon Knight a visit at the Midnight Mission. Think we might have to. MK and Konshu are our only magical contacts so we have no other leads on getting Cindy's voice back.
>>5354766 >Meet up with Callisto and discuss your options for upgrading the Morlock base. Anonymous
>>5354766 >Pay Moon Knight a visit at the Midnight Mission. Cindy is eventually going to need help with the whole moon vigilante deal, better to try and rebuild bridges now sooner rather than later.
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>>5354766 >Check in with Matt and Angela. You’d like to hear about the progress of their mission. >Meet up with Callisto and discuss your options for upgrading the Morlock base. Anonymous
I like the idea of meeting with Moon Knight, but I dunno, still feels a little too soon after what happened last time with his brother. what's Matt and Angela working on again? I forgor
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>>5354766 >Pay Moon Knight a visit at the Midnight Mission. >call Callisto and discuss your options for upgrading the Morlock base Call her on the way to MK we'll take the bus or something.
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>>5354783 Tombstone wanted us to tear down his crime empire since Green Goblin had pretty much ousted him from power, we delegated the task to Matt and Angela so we could visit Neverland
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>>5354796 We can give them a phone call as well. We could also have them meet flint and check on the progress Cindy has made
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>>5354766 >>Take it easy and spend time with your family for a bit. Anonymous
>>5354796 whoops, can't believe I forgot that
thanks
>>5354766 >>Check in with Matt and Angela. You’d like to hear about the progress of their mission. Anonymous
>>5354766 >>Check in with Matt and Angela. You’d like to hear about the progress of their mission. >>Pay Moon Knight a visit at the Midnight Mission. Anonymous
Is there any reason to keep hiding that we have powers from Vic considering just about everyone else knows? If not:
>>5354766 >Write-in >Tell Vic we have spider powers Anonymous
>>5354766 >Check in with Matt and Angela. You’d like to hear about the progress of their mission. >>Pay Moon Knight a visit at the Midnight Mission >Take it easy and spend time with your family for a bit. We should make a visit now to MK, after all it's being a while after the accident. Also to Matt and Angela for an update, and later for having some time with our family because is needed
Then we go for Callisto and our team, after all we passed a lot of time with them already so there's really no rush with them
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Fri 29 Jul 2022 11:59:02 No. 5355594 Report Quoted By:
>>5354773 >>5354774 >>5354776 >>5354777 >>5354788 >>5354859 >>5354931 >>5354944 >>5354953 >>5354862 >Meet up with Callisto and discuss your options for upgrading the Morlock base. >Pay Moon Knight a visit at the Midnight Mission. >Check in with Matt and Angela. You’d like to hear about the progress of their mission. Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Fri 29 Jul 2022 13:05:06 No. 5355647 Report The following day, you resolved to get up bright and early in order to meet up with Callisto. But after having stayed up late with Cindy and Flint, your motivation to suit up had gone down drastically. Instead, you opted for a phone call to the Morlock payphone. It wasn’t like you had to be there personally to plan for construction. Callisto already knew where she would put everything, and you’d done your research beforehand.
It took a couple of tries, but the sewer queen answered with only a hint of irritation in her voice. It must’ve been a late night for her too.
Without further delay, the two of you got right down to business.
What will you build for the Morlocks?
>Industrial Generator: $125K(Automatic purchase. Order processing) ((Committing to these upgrades will begin the process of their construction and installation, but you will not be able to reap any benefits unless a time skip occurs. Some events, such as this, require time skips in order to activate. There will of course be exceptions for specific upgrades. Certain upgrades have a good chance of attracting the attention of other Morlocks or mutants that might consider migrating over to their little community if their needs are met. These Morlocks can become potential hires in the future, should you wish to recruit them onto your team.))
>Large-scale Low-Light Veggie Farm + Garden: $2.5M(New Morlock: ???) >Water Filtration System: $1.5M(New Morlock: The Deep One) >LED Retrofit: $400K(New Morlock: Electric Eve) >Air Purifiers: $25K >Entertainment Center: $8K(New Morlock: ???) >Write-in.(Keep it within reason, and I will attempt to determine the cost.) Morlock Fund remaining: $137,500
Current Funds: $12,422,764
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>>5355647 >Large-scale Low-Light Veggie Farm + Garden: $2.5M(New Morlock: ???) >Water Filtration System: $1.5M(New Morlock: The Deep One) >Air Purifiers: $25K Food, water and air are basic nescessities, they nees to be done first and quickly.
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>>5355647 >Large-scale Low-Light Veggie Farm + Garden: $2.5M(New Morlock: ???) >Water Filtration System: $1.5M(New Morlock: The Deep One) >Air Purifiers: $25K >Entertainment Center: $8K(New Morlock: ???) >write in A large Panic room, stocked with goods, where the vulnerable can hide when under attack
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>>5355657 Support. Rather expensive but it'll cement Morlock allegiance.
>>5355669 I dunno man. That sounds like it'd bankrupt us. I'd rather secure a stash of medical supplies for the Morlocks, but do they even have the training to make use of the stuff?
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>>5355647 >Large-scale Low-Light Veggie Farm + Garden: $2.5M(New Morlock: ???) >Water Filtration System: $1.5M(New Morlock: The Deep One) >LED Retrofit: $400K(New Morlock: Electric Eve) >Air Purifiers: $25K >Entertainment Center: $8K(New Morlock: ???) The farm and the water filtration are essential, and everything else is cheap enough to where I don't mind throwing it in. As for my write in...
>Large Panic Room: $???? Anonymous
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>>5355677 To clarify I'm talking about the Panic Room write-in.
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>>5355677 The panic room could be built for a "reasonable" price I feel. The main problems I can foresee are actually transporting the materials and finding a large enough space down there to convert into a bunker.
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>>5355647 I'd like to get personal hygiene out of the way
>Water Filtration System: $1.5M I'm not sure what you include in there but...
>>post-purification water tanks >>Water heaters >>post-heated insulated water tank for hot and cold water at the ready
>Construction material: >>Cement >>Tiles >>Pipes >>Shower heads >>Sealant >Washing machines >Air Purifiers: $25K >Ventilation System for the moisture to get out >Dehumidifiers Anonymous
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>>5355677 A most id think it would cost, 2mil. Im not going for some NERV evac bunker from evangelion.
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>>5355647 >Large-scale Low-Light Veggie Farm + Garden: $2.5M(New Morlock: ???) >Water Filtration System: $1.5M(New Morlock: The Deep One) >LED Retrofit: $400K(New Morlock: Electric Eve) >Air Purifiers: $25K Anonymous
>>5355647 Build it all, we have plenty of money to spare.
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>>5355773 Add satellite internet access to the entertainment center. I'm sure the younger morlocks would like to watch the 90s xmen on Disney plus
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If we try to give them too much stuff they'll just be distrusting, if their pride even allows them to take it. It'd just serve as making them obligated to us.
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>>5355876 true
>>5355647 >Air Purifiers: $25K >Entertainment Center: $8K(New Morlock: ???) Anonymous
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>>5355876 We are spending millions that they can probably never pay back without lots of crime.
We could just be upfront about what we want from them
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>>5355876 I find your lack of faith disturbing
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Sat 30 Jul 2022 13:07:42 No. 5356872 Report Quoted By:
>>5355657 >>5355669 >>5355678 >>5355689 >>5355707 >>5355773 >>5355677 >>5355882 >>5356687 >Large-scale Low-Light Veggie Farm + Garden: $2.5M(New Morlock: ???) >Water Filtration System: $1.5M(New Morlock: The Deep One) >Air Purifiers: $25K >Entertainment Center: $8K(New Morlock: ???) >Large Panic Room: $???? Sorry for the delay! I would've updated earlier, but I didn't have the time to look into panic room prices before committing to an update.
>>5355689 That water heater suggestion was a good point. I'll include that in the total cost as well.
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>>5343708 I'd like to open Pandora's box if you know what i mean UwU
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Sat 30 Jul 2022 13:51:20 No. 5356886 Report >Large-scale Low-Light Veggie Farm + Garden: -$2.5M >Water Filtration System: -$1.5M >Air Purifiers: -$25K >Entertainment Center: -$8K >Large Panic Room + Amenities: -$700K >Water Heaters: -$1.7K >Total Cost: -$4,734,700 >Remaining Funds: $7,825,564 It was a physical effort to resist fainting over the sheer amount of money that had to go into the sewer remodeling budget! You had to keep reminding yourself that this was an investment, and in a few weeks(or possibly months), you’ll be reaping the benefits. This should ensure Morlock loyalty, or at least Callisto’s. You had to hope that everyone else was as on board with these executive decisions as she was. Every time you went down there, you couldn’t shake the distinct impression that some Morlocks hated the idea of having their community invaded by some smooth-talking topsider. But alas, these were problems for another day. And somehow, those thoughts were far more comforting than the mission that you’d set for yourself today. You vaguely remembered suiting up, swinging out of your warehouse, and making your way over to the Midnight Mission, with Cindy urging you to knock on the front door. It was broad daylight, and somehow the large ebony office building seemed to radiate an aura so menacing that you felt like you were staring down a pitch black alleyway in the middle of the night. Was it just you, or did the building itself feel…angry? Like a drunk patron at a bar who was ready to punch your lights out at any given moment. When you shared this sentiment with Cindy, she gave you a befuddled look and silently chastised you for talking nonsense instead of knocking on the door like you’d promised. Oh, man. This was a terrible idea! It’s way too soon! The wound’s too fresh. What were you even supposed to say to the guy? <span class="mu-r">“Hey, dawg. Like, sorry I stabbed your brother in the heart, and stuff. I totally didn't mean it. Wanna go grab a few beers later?”</span> It wasn’t like they made cards for this shit! A swift kick to the rear brought you out of your endless spiral of paranoia, and you turned to glare at the culprit. She just glared right back and jerked her head towards the door. She was right. You <span class="mu-i">were</span> stalling. Might as well get this over with. Did you bring anything to aid in your apology?>Apology cards. As it turns out, they DO make ones for killing someone’s brother! >A decorative cake that you’re hoping Marc lets you have a slice of. >Homemade cupcakes! It was Cindy’s idea. >Flowers and expensive chocolates. Apparently, Cindy brought these with her when she last visited. Maybe you could get away with copying her example. >A stocked cooler. Because being drunk is far more preferable to being uncomfortable. >...You’ve got nothing. Everything you thought of getting just seemed a little too cheap and disingenuous. You're just gonna speak from the heart and hope for the best. >Write-in.
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>>5356886 >...You’ve got nothing. Everything you thought of getting just seemed a little too cheap and disingenuous. You're just gonna speak from the heart and hope for the best. Either Cindy can't pick up on the aura of menace because she's in good books with the residents or all of it is in Ben's head.
Only one way to find out!
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>>5356886 >Apology cards. As it turns out, they DO make ones for killing someone’s brother! Anonymous
>>5356886 >...You’ve got nothing. Everything you thought of getting just seemed a little too cheap and disingenuous. You're just gonna speak from the heart and hope for the best. Ain't no amount of food or drink is gonna make up for killing a man.
Let's not dance around it.
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>>5356886 >...You’ve got nothing. Everything you thought of getting just seemed a little too cheap and disingenuous. You're just gonna speak from the heart and hope for the best. We killed his brother, giving a gift would feel like trying to bribe him into forgetting it.
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>>5356886 >...You’ve got nothing. Everything you thought of getting just seemed a little too cheap and disingenuous. You're just gonna speak from the heart and hope for the best. Anonymous
>>5356886 >...You’ve got nothing. Everything you thought of getting just seemed a little too cheap and disingenuous. You're just gonna speak from the heart and hope for the best. If we really took care in saying sorry to Matt, we should be capable of doing the same with MK
We should be honest, that from that day and what Matt told us we changed ways, that we hope we heard Matt's story on how MK changed and we might have made things different, but we understand of he doesn't want to accept out apology but we really felt bad and nervous with just standing near the house for this apology
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>>5356886 >>...You’ve got nothing. Everything you thought of getting just seemed a little too cheap and disingenuous. You're just gonna speak from the heart and hope for the best. Anonymous
I just preventively wrote an apology, but need to go run errands now and might miss the next update if Score writes it today. So I'm dropping it now just in case, so other anons can recycle parts from it depending on the circunstances.>I've been thinking a lot, ever since that night, on what you and Matt said. I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for what I did, I've been trying to be better. At the risk of sounding like an excuse, but I was so full of myself after getting powers, so filled with rage after the vampires tried to hurt my family, that I believed anything I done to them would be right. I didn't even think to put myself in your shoes, to think he was your brother, that of course you would want to help him up even after his betrayal. Because that's exactly what I would have done in your place. >I'm not going to insult you by asking if there is some way to make up for it, or for you to forgive me. I only ask for you to not try to settle this grudge, not for my sake, but for any innocents that would end up getting in the way. And that you teach and guide Cindy on how to be a proper protector of the night. This is it proper>I also need help trackind down the monster that stole her voice, to return it to her. It is a magical creature, there is only so much I can do. If you can't bring yourself to work with your brother's murderer, then I beg for you to atleast do it on your own. I'll share the little info I already have on it either way. This is the reason I voted to come to him in the first place, but I think it might be unnecessary or make it seem more fake, so I don't know if we should include it.
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>>5356966 Accidentaly deleted the word apology after proper when I copied it from notepad.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Sat 30 Jul 2022 23:01:45 No. 5357276 Report >>5356890 >>5356899 >>5356905 >>5356907 >>5356911 >>5356915 Taking these. Writing...
>>5356966 I'll keep this in mind as a vote in the following update
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Sat 30 Jul 2022 23:08:50 No. 5357282 Report Quoted By:
In all honesty…you’ve got nothing. You couldn’t think of anything that could ever make up for what you did. The best thing you could do here is to own up to it and leave the rest in Moon Knight’s hands. You took a deep breath and finally worked up the nerve to knock on the front door. You got the distinct impression that the building took offense when you touched it. It clearly wanted nothing to do with you, but your young ward was insistent on you seeing this through. For a while, nothing happened. You started to hope that somehow, everyone was out to lunch, and you could finally go back home, claiming that you tried your very best to make amends. Because clearly, you had no choice but to avoid the painfully awkward conversation that was fast approaching. But then, the front doors clicked open and gently swung inward as if they’d been automated. Inside, you saw Reese typing away at a computer at the front desk. Her crimson eyes drifted over to glance at you for a moment, before returning to her computer screen. Either she was disinterested in your presence, or she was mad at you too. You honestly couldn’t tell. You and Cindy walked inside, feeling a bit strange in your respective costumes while inside this formal office setting. <span class="mu-r">“Is, uh…Moon Knight here?”</span> you asked. <span class="mu-r">“What is the nature of your visit?”</span> Reese inquired, not meeting your eyes. You exchanged a look with Cindy and cleared your throat before trying again. <span class="mu-r">“Look, I just want to talk to him. I’m here to apologize for–”</span> A loud beep interrupted your confession, as Marc’s voice played over the intercom. <span class="mu-s">“Send them in, Reese.” he said, his voice sounding a bit hoarse. She sighed slightly and gestured towards Marc’s office. The door was already swinging open to allow you entry. But before you could approach, you saw two people leaving the room. One of them, you recognized instantly! It was Tigra! The sexy cat lady that used to be on the Avengers! What was she doing here? She wore her signature orange fur and black stripes. And to your great disappointment, she was well dressed and about as covered up as your average fashionable young woman could get. You really miss the days when she was less reserved… The guy next to her was less remarkable. He had long brown hair reaching down to his back, and a thick, scraggly beard that looked like it could clog up a lawnmower. His clothes were noticeably ratty, and you were hard pressed to think of him as anything other than a homeless person, a dedicated hipster or a hippie. They both stepped around you to allow you entry, and you couldn’t help but risk a second glance at Tigra as she walked away. She was eyeing you suspiciously with those sharp, feline eyes of hers. The mutual eye contact surprised you, severely hindering your ability to check out her ass as she left. Damn! (Cont.)</span>
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>>5357276 Thank Score, but I ended up returning a while ago, so I guess I got worried for no reason.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Sat 30 Jul 2022 23:10:40 No. 5357287 Report You quickly put the thought out of your mind for the moment, steeling yourself for the inevitable tongue-lashing that you were about to receive. With Cindy urging you forward, you took one step after another, trying to figure out what you would say to the man once you laid eyes on him. Hell, you’d be lucky if all he did was punch you.
When you entered the room, you were forced to stop and appreciate how Marc somehow managed to clutter the office space even more. There was barely any room to stand, let alone sit.
The man in question was standing on the far side of the room where a path had been carved to make space for his drink cabinet. At the moment, he was pouring himself a glass of brandy, his pristine clothes slightly disheveled, but not stained in the slightest as he pulled his mask up for a drink.
<span class="mu-s">“Huntsman. Miss Moon. What brings you here?”</span> he asked conversationally, not turning to look at you.
What will you say?
>Write-in only. Pastebins:
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>>5357287 Well, my write-in is here.
>>5356966 So unless sometone comes up with a better one I'm sticking with it
>>5357276 Thanks Score, but I ended up returning a while ago, so I guess I got worried for no reason.
Deleted my last past post so it wouldn't break the update right in the middle Anonymous
>>5357291 I support this apology though it's sappy as fuck
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>>5356966 >>5357287 I ended up writing something but it was pretty close to this, so I'll just throw my support for it.
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>>5357287 +1 to
>>5356966 , I really liked it
But also
>Mention the warning that Pandora gave us in the ship but without saying her name first, unless he asks for it and is important. >Say that if He's willing, they he should ask help for a couple of strong supernatural people he might know Anonymous
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>>5357303 >they For fuck sake
"That"
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>>5357302 If you still have it, post it too, some parts may be better so we could fuse them.
Write-ins and creativity should never be wasted.
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>>5357308 No no, it hit pretty much the same notes, but it was a lot more succinct.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Sat 30 Jul 2022 23:29:00 No. 5357314 Report Quoted By:
>>5357291 I appreciate your manners, anon
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>>5357291 +1, also, where's that Tigra jobbing screenshot when you need it?
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Sun 31 Jul 2022 14:46:55 No. 5357894 Report Quoted By:
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>>5357946 oh shit its that bad?
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Sun 31 Jul 2022 15:58:59 No. 5357953 Report >>5357946 >>5357950 Tigra has never really hit her stride. No one knows what to do with her, and she reappears every now and again whenever a writer gets particularly nostalgic
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>>5357953 but you think the 4chan audience is ready for furries
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Sun 31 Jul 2022 16:06:02 No. 5357962 Report Quoted By:
>>5357955 Just be lucky I didn't pull out that character who's power is to turn into a blue, muscular, genderbent werewolf
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>>5357946 Fucking comic book writers, always forgetting to fap before posting.
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>>5357953 Honestly, at this point I would have her transition to a mentor role for a younger hero.
While she doesn't have a great track record, she does have a wealth of experience and connections that would be invaluable to anybody she took under her wing.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Sun 31 Jul 2022 16:26:24 No. 5357979 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“I’ve been thinking a lot. Ever since that night, about what you and Matt said. I just wanted to say that I’m…I’m sorry for what I did.”</span> you admitted. Marc turned to face you, his expression unreadable under that white mask. He said nothing, so you just kept talking while you still had momentum to build off of. <span class="mu-r">“I’ve been trying to get better. At the risk of this sounding like an excuse, I feel like Matt knew more about how I was feeling than I even did at the moment. I was so full of myself after I’d gotten my powers. So full of rage after those vampires went after my family like that. I thought that they deserved whatever I did to them.”</span> you said, making a physical effort to unclench your fists and slow your breathing. You met Marc’s eyes, then. <span class="mu-r">“It didn’t even cross my mind to think about how you must’ve been feeling. He was your brother, and even after everything that he did to you, you still wanted to believe that you could help him. Because that’s exactly what I would’ve done.”</span> Marc grimaced and gripped the edges of the table that he was leaning against. <span class="mu-r">“Look, I’m not gonna insult you by asking if there’s anything I can do to make it up to you. I just want to avoid a feud or an act of vengeance in the future. But most of all,”</span> You pulled Cindy a bit closer. Her eyes seemed to indicate that she was smiling underneath that mask. <span class="mu-r">“I really hope that you can continue to teach and guide CIndy on how to be a proper protector of the night.”</span> A heavy silence lingered in the cramped office space, and the tension was so thick that you thought your dagger would get stuck in mid-air if you tossed it across the table. And right when you were starting to think that it was becoming unbearable, Marc straightened and polished off the last of his drink. The sound of him dropping the glass back down on the table was much louder than it should’ve been in the small room. <span class="mu-s">“I have to admit, I didn’t expect to hear from you anytime soon. I thought Ms. Moon was giving you too much credit when she said that you would come back to apologize.”</span> he said, tapping a gloved finger onto the table’s edge. <span class="mu-s">“I understand why you did it, you know. You were scared, confused, and pissed as hell. That’s a dangerous combination if I’ve ever heard of one.”</span> Marc let out a dry, humorless chuckle. <span class="mu-s">“You know, Khonshu was very pleased with the outcome of that night. He said that you did what I never had the guts to do. Honestly, I’m not sure if he’s completely wrong about that.”</span> he confessed. <span class="mu-s">“Randall was dangerous. A deranged and broken man that let his own pride lead him astray.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“But he was your brother too.”</span> you insisted. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Sun 31 Jul 2022 16:27:30 No. 5357980 Report Quoted By:
Moon Knight scoffed. <span class="mu-s">“And I’ve tried to kill him myself, on at least three or four separate occasions. I won’t sugar coat it. Randall was always a bastard, even before he was influenced by a false god. I knew that this day would be coming, eventually.”</span> he said, shaking his head slightly. <span class="mu-s">“...And I really thought his death would make me feel better. I thought I was strong enough to handle it.”</span> He and Cindy briefly glanced over to a depiction of Khonshu, before returning their gazes to each other. <span class="mu-s">“I guess I still had some…unresolved issues with him, even now. Holding him in my arms like that…it brought back old memories. Memories that I wasn’t prepared to deal with.”</span> You stared at Marc, unsure of what to say. Luckily, you didn’t have to say anything. Because the masked vigilante was already pouring another glass and sliding it towards you on the table. You took it cautiously and exchanged a concerned glance with Cindy. Marc raised his glass and gave you a weak smile. <span class="mu-s">“In truth, my brother died a long time ago, Ben. And I intend to honor the man that he was, rather than the monster that he became.”</span> he declared. You nodded and raised your glass as well. <span class="mu-r">“To brothers.”</span> you said. After a pause, Marc echoed your sentiment. <span class="mu-s">“...To brothers.”</span> You both emptied your glasses and slammed your glasses back down on the table. You both looked at Cindy, who was gazing at Marc’s liquor cabinet with some interest. <span class="mu-s">“...I think I have some soda around here. Maybe Reese knows where.”</span> he decided, rummaging around in his cluttered office. You and Cindy just stared at his back for a while, before she turned to nudge you with an elbow. You rolled your eyes at her. She was so pushy today! <span class="mu-r">“Marc, I need a favor from you.”</span> you began. He froze and turned back to look at you over his shoulder. <span class="mu-r">“We need help tracking down the monster that stole Cindy’s voice, so that we can return it to her. I know that it’s a magical creature, and there’s only so much that I can do on my own.”</span> you explained. <span class="mu-r">“If you don’t want to work with me, I totally understand. So long as you’re the one looking into it, I’ll feel comfortable leaving it in your hands.”</span> Marc nodded slowly as you spoke, and he pulled out his phone before you even finished explaining. <span class="mu-s">“I can make a few calls. Louise should still be somewhere nearby, and I have another ally whom I can depend on in supernatural emergencies.”</span> he said. You blinked at him. <span class="mu-r">“J-just like that?”</span> <span class="mu-s">“Ms. Moon is a colleague and a friend. If there is anything that I can do to help her in her time of need, then I’ll offer whatever help I can.”</span> Marc declared. It dawned on you then that you had far more selfless people in your life than you reasonably deserved. <span class="mu-s">“They should be here later tonight. Shall I give them an address to meet you at?”</span> he asked. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Sun 31 Jul 2022 16:28:51 No. 5357981 Report What will you say?
>”Yes, please. And thanks again. I won’t forget this.” >”Tell them to meet us here. We might as well pool our knowledge on this thing.” >”Who was the other person that you called? Anyone I’d know?” >”I’ll meet up with them tomorrow. For now, I was hoping me and Cindy could get some combat training in.” >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>5357981 >>”I’ll meet up with them tomorrow. For now, I was hoping me and Cindy could get some arson in, if she's up for it.” Anonymous
>>5357981 Tell them to meet us here. We might as well pool our knowledge on this thing.”
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>>5357981 >”Tell them to meet us here. We might as well pool our knowledge on this thing.” >"Madam Web has cobtacted me, and explained the whole Weaver deal. Do you think she would be able to help with this?" I'm glad that it worked out in the end.
Honestly, this whole killing and regret arc has been kino as fuck as far as character development goes.
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>>5357981 >”Tell them to meet us here. We might as well pool our knowledge on this thing.” Might as well, we're already here.
In the meantime...
>"While we wait... how's the uh..."Cult" doing? I know that whole vampire fiasco did a number on attendance." Anonymous
>>5357981 >”I’ll meet up with them tomorrow. For now, I was hoping me and Cindy could get some combat training in.” >”Tell them to meet us here. We might as well pool our knowledge on this thing.” >"If there's no problem with it, of course" Anonymous
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>>5357995 >>5357997 to my vote
>>5358003 I'm really curious about Konshu's Cult after the vampire problem and some infodump of the Weaver and get some help of Madame Webb, tho maybe we should try to ask her in our mind if she would like to be mentioned or should we keep her a secret for the moment
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>>5357981 >>”Yes, please. And thanks again. I won’t forget this.” Anonymous
>>5357981 >>”I’ll meet up with them tomorrow. For now, I was hoping me and Cindy could get some combat training in.” Need quality time
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Mon 01 Aug 2022 02:26:43 No. 5358689 Report Quoted By:
>>5357989 >>5357993 >>5357995 >>5358033 >>5357997 >>5358003 >>5358051 >>5358088 >”Tell them to meet us here. We might as well pool our knowledge on this thing.” >"Madam Web has contacted me, and explained the whole Weaver deal. Do you think she would be able to help with this?" >"While we wait... how's the uh..."Cult" doing? I know that whole vampire fiasco did a number on attendance." Taking these. Writing...
>>5357989 Don't scare me like that, anon. I came back and thought that I somehow screwed up the prompt when I posted it
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Mon 01 Aug 2022 10:11:29 No. 5359056 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“Tell them to meet us here. We might as well pool our knowledge on this thing.”</span> you suggested. Marc nodded and started sending out messages. As he did so, you decided to let him in on your little secret. You’ve been meaning to get an expert opinion on the matter, anyway. <span class="mu-r">“Madame Web contacted me.”</span> you blurted out. Marc stopped what he was doing and turned to look at you. <span class="mu-r">“She explained the whole Weaver deal. Do you think she would be able to help with this?”</span> Marc shrugged. <span class="mu-s">“...I have no idea what either of those things are. But if you think she can help, then I guess it’s worth a shot.”</span> You frowned at him. <span class="mu-r">“Aren’t you like an expert on Gods, or something? Khonshu mentioned the Weaver before I even knew what it was.”</span> Marc shook his head slightly as he returned his attention back to his phone. <span class="mu-s">“I’m not terribly big on theology, but I haven’t read any ancient texts or history books that mention something called a ‘Weaver’. If you want to know anything more, then you’ll have to pry it out of Khonshu.”</span> A confused glance from Cindy reminded you that she had never met Madame Web, and you’d never really pulled her aside to explain the whole thing to her. Even through her mask, you could tell that she was terribly lost in this conversation. You decided to change the conversation for now. Cindy would understand everything once you introduced her to Julia. <span class="mu-r">“How’s the, uh…cult doing? I know that whole vampire fiasco must’ve done a number on attendance.”</span> you said. <span class="mu-s">“Me and Louise managed to clear out the stragglers. Most of the human members of the congregation left before they could be turned, but a few stayed out of loyalty. Me and a colleague of mine are working to remedy the situation.”</span> Marc reported. <span class="mu-r">“So the cult’s here to stay?”</span> Marc nodded. <span class="mu-s">“I don’t see any harm in letting them stay. All they need is proper guidance.”</span> <span class="mu-s">“That’s nice of you.”</span> Cindy said in sign language, seeming pleased. <span class="mu-s">“It’s the least I could do.”</span> Marc replied, surprising you with the newfound knowledge that he even understood sign language. Cindy froze up suddenly, and her mood seemed to take a sudden shift. It was the unspoken, repentant oath in Marc's words that you hadn’t picked up on before. If he had stepped in earlier, then Cindy’s parents might not have died. They both understood that. And for a moment, your heart ached for the kid. You would do whatever it took to bring back her smile, and her voice. That was a promise that you intended to keep. —----- While you waited for Marc’s guests to arrive, you spent your free time explaining the deal with the Great Weaver to Cindy. She didn’t seem like she understood what you were trying to convey, so you attempted to consult Khonshu on the matter. And…you got no response. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Mon 01 Aug 2022 10:17:25 No. 5359060 Report Quoted By:
Either he was refusing to talk to you, or he was busy with something else. Although, you can’t imagine a supposed “godlike being” not being capable of multitasking. Eventually, you accepted that you weren’t going to get any concrete answers, and went on to practicing your sign language with Cindy. Marc left you two alone for a while to deal with something that popped up. And by the time he’d come back, the sky had noticeably darkened, and you had another guest in the room. You heard a <span class="mu-s">crunch</span>, before whirling around to face the fiend, arms raised! Cindy was likewise reaching for her moonrang…only to drop her defensive stance when she saw the young woman standing before her. She was just a bit shorter than your sister, with pale skin and short, black hair that smoothly transitioned into a light turquoise the further down it ran. She wore black lipstick, dark eyeshadow, and thick mascara that accentuated her piercing gaze. Her short little black dress did very little to hide her slight curves, and you noticed that her hands and neck were adorned with all sorts of trinkets and accessories when she…dug her hand into the bag of chips? Yes. She was eating chips, and getting crumbs all over Moon Knight’s carpet. Much to his chagrin. <span class="mu-b">“Hey, all. Sorry if I’m a little early. I was in the wrong time zone and my clock was running a little fast.” she said through a mouthful of food. Marc sighed. <span class="mu-s">“Everyone, this is Nico Minoru. Or as she likes to be called, ‘Sister Grimm’. She’s a self-taught, unallied magician with a knack for the mystic arts.”</span> She smiled slightly, waved her hands, and the empty bag of chips disappeared without any grandiose effects. “I’ve got to snack, constantly. Casting magic does a number on your metabolism, so you’d be hard pressed to find any overweight dedicated mages.” she explained, apparently answering the unspoken question that was shared between you and Cindy. Her eyes focused on the girl in question and her smile widened a bit. “This the one?” she asked Marc. He nodded. “Alrighty, then. Let’s have a look at you…” Nico gripped both sides of Cindy’s face and began tilting it back and forth in a way that was almost identical to what your sister had done. Cindy’s annoyance was palpable, but she kept her cool while the magic expert did her thing. “Mask down.” she demanded. Cindy tugged her mask down, revealing the lower half of her face. “Mouth open…” Nico added. Cindy sighed, but she complied without argument. Nico seemed to squint as she leaned closer to inspect your ward’s hygiene. Grimacing, you gently closed her mouth and replaced her mask before backing away. “Weird. You’ve definitely been touched by something old. Just gotta figure out what.” Grimm said. She ran a finger along one of her silver rings, and you heard a <span class="mu-i">click</span> as a small blade popped out of it! (Cont.)</span>
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Mon 01 Aug 2022 10:19:03 No. 5359062 Report Quoted By:
Either he was refusing to talk to you, or he was busy with something else. Although, you can’t imagine a supposed “godlike being” not being capable of multitasking. Eventually, you accepted that you weren’t going to get any concrete answers, and went on to practicing your sign language with Cindy. Marc left you two alone for a while to deal with something that popped up. And by the time he’d come back, the sky had noticeably darkened, and you had another guest in the room. You heard a <span class="mu-s">crunch</span>, before whirling around to face the fiend, arms raised! Cindy was likewise reaching for her moonrang…only to drop her defensive stance when she saw the young woman standing before her. She was just a bit shorter than your sister, with pale skin and short, black hair that smoothly transitioned into a light turquoise the further down it ran. She wore black lipstick, dark eyeshadow, and thick mascara that accentuated her piercing gaze. Her short little black dress did very little to hide her slight curves, and you noticed that her hands and neck were adorned with all sorts of trinkets and accessories when she…dug her hand into the bag of chips? Yes. She was eating chips, and getting crumbs all over Moon Knight’s carpet. Much to his chagrin. <span class="mu-b">“Hey, all. Sorry if I’m a little early. I was in the wrong time zone and my clock was running a little fast.”</span> she said through a mouthful of food. Marc sighed. <span class="mu-s">“Everyone, this is Nico Minoru. Or as she likes to be called, ‘Sister Grimm’. She’s a self-taught, unallied magician with a knack for the mystic arts.”</span> She smiled slightly, waved her hands, and the empty bag of chips disappeared without any grandiose effects. <span class="mu-b">“I’ve got to snack, constantly. Casting magic does a number on your metabolism, so you’d be hard pressed to find any overweight dedicated mages.”</span> she explained, apparently answering the unspoken question that was shared between you and Cindy. Her eyes focused on the girl in question and her smile widened a bit. <span class="mu-b">“This the one?”</span> she asked Marc. He nodded. <span class="mu-b">“Alright, then. Let’s have a look at you…”</span> Nico gripped both sides of Cindy’s face and began tilting it back and forth in a way that was almost identical to what your sister had done. Cindy’s annoyance was palpable, but she kept her cool while the magic expert did her thing. <span class="mu-b">“Mask down.”</span> she demanded. Cindy tugged her mask down, revealing the lower half of her face. <span class="mu-b">“Mouth open…”</span> Nico added. Cindy sighed, but she complied without argument. Nico seemed to squint as she leaned closer to inspect your ward’s hygiene. Grimacing, you gently closed her mouth and replaced her mask before backing away. <span class="mu-b">“Weird. You’ve definitely been touched by something old. Just gotta figure out what.”</span> Grimm said. She ran a finger along one of her silver rings, and you heard a <span class="mu-i">click</span> as a small blade popped out of it!
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Mon 01 Aug 2022 10:21:15 No. 5359064 Report Quoted By:
Without hesitation, Sister Grimm sliced her finger open, allowing the blood to trickle down her arm and onto Moon Knight’s clean carpets. Nico closed her eyes and inhaled deeply. And when she opened them again, they were glowing a vibrant purple. Suddenly, a black staff shot out of her chest! It was long, with a golden ring crested atop it. The moment of intrigue was quickly broken, though. Right along with the defenseless vase that had been in its path. You heard a long, weary sigh from Marc, and Nico winced apologetically. <span class="mu-b">“Sorry. You can bill me later.”</span> she said, twirling her staff with a blank expression on her face. Flowing, purple streaks of light filled the air and swirled around her, like water flowing around a river rock. She was manipulating mystical energies so freely that even an amateur like you could see it! The flow of magic came to an abrupt stop as a thick tome sprang into existence, hovering directly in front of her. It opened without any physical encouragement on her part, and you watched in awe as the pages flipped from left to right at an incredible speed. Finally, the pages stopped, and you got the sense that she was reading something from the text. After about a minute, the girl gasped, and her eyes went wide. She frowned, conjured up several more tomes, and began flipping through them all at the same time. With a flick of her hand, she rotated the books around her body as if it were the focal point in a roulette wheel. When she dismissed the books, you became keenly aware of the breath that you’d been holding this entire time, and released it. Nico looked you dead in the face, and then gave Cindy an unreadable expression. <span class="mu-b">“Have any of you ever heard of a ‘Silvertongue’?”</span> she inquired. Everyone shook their heads. She sighed, and seemed to weigh her next words in her head. It was the same expression that Pandora wore. You started to worry that she might refuse to tell you as well, but she had a resigned look in her eye when she returned her attention to you. <span class="mu-b">“All of you might want to sit down for this.”</span> she suggested. —----- Once Reese brought out the good chairs, Marc cleared some space around the table and brought out the tea that Louise liked to drink while she was visiting. According to Marc, she would be here shortly. But the Nightguard would have to play catch-up, because there was no way that you were putting this off. Nico slowly sipped her tea and placed the cup back down before speaking, panning her gaze around the table as she did so. Her staff was leaning against Marc’s desk, since she didn’t feel like cutting herself in order to re-summon it. <span class="mu-b">“From the looks of it, your girl here was attacked by a magic parasite. They’re called ‘Silvertongues’, and they were actually thought to be extinct on account of the Magic Council trying to eradicate them when they'd first started becoming a problem.”</span> Nico began. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Mon 01 Aug 2022 10:22:57 No. 5359065 Report <span class="mu-s">“Parasite? What do you mean?”</span> Marc asked.
<span class="mu-b">“Do all of you know what an Isopod is? Burrows into a fish’s mouth, eats their tongue and acts as a replacement so they can steal food without doing work?”</span>
Everyone nodded.
<span class="mu-b">“Think of this as a magical variant of that. They burrow into creature’s mouths, eat their food and puppet their bodies. If you’ve ever heard a fairytale about a talking animal, odds are that they were inspired by these guys.”</span> Nico said. <span class="mu-b">“But there’s another thing that they eat that made them exceptionally dangerous back then.”</span>
You leaned closer and swallowed hard as she paused for dramatic effect.
<span class="mu-b">“Languages.”</span> she said.
You frowned at her.
<span class="mu-r">“They eat…languages? How’s that work?”</span> you asked.
She gave you a flat look. <span class="mu-b">“Magic. Duh.”</span>
<span class="mu-s">“That doesn’t explain why Ms. Moon cannot speak.”</span> Moon Knight argued.
<span class="mu-b">“Of course it does. The Silvertongue didn’t actually ‘eat’ the language, but it consumed the spiritual connection that Cindy had with the languages she knew. It probably took her voice too.”</span> Nico continued, shaking her head sympathetically. <span class="mu-b">“I’m honestly surprised that she’s in this good of shape. Most people that get attacked by these things end up becoming savages.”</span>
You glanced at Cindy, and found that her hands were clenched tightly under the table. Instinctively, you placed a hand over hers, and the tension in her body eased ever so slightly.
What will you say?
>”So these things were a big problem in the past, right? Why don't more people know about them, then?” >”That’s bullshit. You can’t ‘eat’ a language!” >”Is it possible for Cindy to get her voice back from this thing? It didn’t…digest it, did it?” >"Is there any recommended reading that I can do on these things? Maybe a magic tome that I can borrow?" >”Okay. I’m starting to understand why I was told to stay away from this thing. How do we even hunt something like that?” >Write-in. Pastebins:
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Mon 01 Aug 2022 10:36:31 No. 5359074 Report Quoted By:
Apologies for the mag late update! I'm horrible at multi-tasking, so my writing gets significantly slower when I'm wrapped up in something else. And this was an especially long update for me.
>>5357995 Glad you're enjoying things! I try not to include too much drama, and I consider how individual characters would react to tragic events, betrayal, etc. People are complicated, and sometimes behave unpredictably. I want to incorporate some of that into my writing so it doesn't feel like I'm writing a CW drama.
>>5358088 Don't worry! You'll have plenty of quality time to spend, later
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>>5359065 >"Is there any recommended reading that I can do on these things? Maybe a magic tome that I can borrow?"I've played Mgsv so I know of some ideas of language parasites. >”Okay. I’m starting to understand why I was told to stay away from this thing. How do we even hunt something like that?” https://metalgear.fandom.com/wiki/Vocal_cord_parasite Anonymous
>>5359065 >”Is it possible for Cindy to get her voice back from this thing? It didn’t…digest it, did it?” >"How dangerous are these things? What else can they do?" >"And just to cover that basis, how certain are you that it was one of those 'Silvertongues' that is the culprit?" Anonymous
>>5359065 >”Is it possible for Cindy to get her voice back from this thing? It didn’t…digest it, did it?” >”Okay. I’m starting to understand why I was told to stay away from this thing. How do we even hunt something like that?” Anonymous
>>5359065 >”Okay. I’m starting to understand why I was told to stay away from this thing. How do we even hunt something like that?” >"Is there any recommended reading that I can do on these things? Maybe a magic tome that I can borrow?" WE GOT A LEAD!!!
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>>5359065 >”Is it possible for Cindy to get her voice back from this thing? It didn’t…digest it, did it?” Anonymous
Before I forget, happy Spider-Man day!
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>>5359065 >”Is it possible for Cindy to get her voice back from this thing? It didn’t…digest it, did it?” >”So these things were a big problem in the past, right? Why don't more people know about them, then?” Anonymous
>>5359280 You and I have different calendars
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Mon 01 Aug 2022 18:25:02 No. 5359354 Report Quoted By:
>>5359078 >>5359089 >>5359129 >>5359134 >>5359171 >>5359305 >”Okay. I’m starting to understand why I was told to stay away from this thing. How do we even hunt something like that?” >”Is it possible for Cindy to get her voice back from this thing? It didn’t…digest it, did it?” Taking these. Writing...
>>5359280 >>5359311 Both are good holidays!
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Mon 01 Aug 2022 19:09:15 No. 5359374 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“Okay. I’m starting to understand why I was told to stay away from this thing. How do we even hunt something like that?”</span> you said. Nico just shrugged. <span class="mu-b">“Dunno, but we’re gonna have to go about this carefully. If we screw up, then there’s a distinct possibility that the Silvertongue hops to a new body and goes on a rampage.”</span> <span class="mu-s">“And what would that look like?”</span> Marc asked. Nico grimaced. <span class="mu-b">“These things have pulled apart entire civilizations and empires. They’re part of the reason that some languages died in the first place, and they might be responsible for more than we’re aware of.”</span> she informed you. <span class="mu-b">“And unless you’d like everyone in the city to lose the ability to comprehend the English language, then you should probably plan out your assault.”</span> You gulped. <span class="mu-s">“They’re that powerful?”</span> Marc asked. Nico nodded. <span class="mu-b">“Just try not to piss it off.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“We don’t even know what they look like.”</span> you argued. <span class="mu-r">“How’re we supposed to find it?”</span> <span class="mu-r">[“I think <span class="mu-i">I</span> can be of some use in that regard.”</span> said a familiar voice. Louise pushed the door open and confidently strode the room, her cloak billowing slightly as she moved. Now she was just showing off. Nico chuckled. <span class="mu-b">“Dramatic much?”</span> —------- Despite her dramatic entrance, Louise had to be briefed on a summarized version of your current dilemma. Being a seasoned monster hunter, she seemed to take it in stride. Although, the possibility of having the entire population of New York turned into mute savages was less than appealing. <span class="mu-r">“Is it possible for Cindy to get her voice back from this thing?”</span> you asked. <span class="mu-r">“It didn’t…digest it, did it?”</span> Nico shook her head. <span class="mu-b">“Nope. The fact that she’s still standing and not screeching like a deranged chimp means that the Silvertongue is probably borrowing her voice. So if you kill it, there’s a good chance that she’ll get her voice back.”</span> You and Cindy both breathed a sigh of relief. That seemed to improve her mood a bit. <span class="mu-r">“You say that as if killing it will be simple.”</span> Louise said with a raised eyebrow. <span class="mu-r">“We have no idea how they were eliminated in the past, or if they have any resistances that we need to worry about.”</span> <span class="mu-s">“And that’s only half of our worries.”</span> Marc cut in. <span class="mu-s">“If they burrow into the mouths of living creatures, then it could be anyone, or anything in this city. Finding it won’t be simple.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“I’ll try to put together a scrying spell that can lock onto its magical signature.”</span> Nico promised. <span class="mu-b">“I hope the little bugger isn’t proficient at warding.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“And I shall search through the archives of my order.”</span> Louise added. <span class="mu-r">“Hopefully, they should have sufficient information on how to identify and kill such creatures.”</span> (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Mon 01 Aug 2022 19:11:01 No. 5359376 Report You very badly wanted to volunteer your services as well, but this wasn’t your area of expertise. You couldn’t just go around checking the mouth of every person and dog that walked by you on the street. The thing could probably perfectly imitate its host, as well. It sounded intelligent.
Cindy sat up a bit and started signing frantically. She tried to offer a description of the people that tried to kill her in her parents home. Nico stopped her before she could get any further, however.
<span class="mu-b">“There’s no point. I’d bet that it hopped bodies right after it stole your voice.”</span> she said. <span class="mu-b">“She probably looks completely different now.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“Why are we certain that ‘it’ is a ‘she’?”</span> Louise inquired.
<span class="mu-b">“It stole a girl’s voice. Chances are that it chose an appearance to match its new voice.”</span> Nico reasoned.
Wait a minute! You knew how you could help! You could look for-
<span class="mu-s">“Then we should look for records of people being found dead, with their tongues missing.”</span> Marc suggested. <span class="mu-s">“I’ll comb through coroner reports and police records after this.”</span>
Dammit! There really was nothing left for you to do.
Wait. Didn’t you know someone that has the absurdly useful ability to kill just about anything? Maybe Terminal could kill the parasite for you!
But that would require you to spill the beans on Morbius’ secret. And if it got out, then that might spell trouble for the world in more than one way. Also, you were desperately avoiding having to be around the guy any longer than was completely necessary.
This meeting looks like it might wrap up soon. What will you say?
>”Is there anything that you think I can do to contribute?” >”Do you think we should let Morbius in on this? He might be of some use.” >”Is Blade or Elsa Bloodstone back in town, yet? Maybe they could help.” >”...I think I might have a way to kill the thing once we find it.” (Tell them about Terminal.) >”Thanks for doing this, guys. I know you’re all taking a huge risk just by pursuing this thing.” >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>5359376 >”Thanks for doing this, guys. I know you’re all taking a huge risk just by pursuing this thing.” >”Is there anything that you think I can do to contribute?” Anonymous
Hmmm. How proficient is Prowler at hacking? We could have him get us a missing persons list from the last month or two. Not exactly sure how much it'll help us but it's better than sitting on our thumbs.
>>5359376 >”Do you think we should let Morbius in on this? He might be of some use.” >”Is Blade or Elsa Bloodstone back in town, yet? Maybe they could help.” >”Thanks for doing this, guys. I know you’re all taking a huge risk just by pursuing this thing.” OH! Maybe Tinkerer could build us a bioscanner specced for detecting foreign objects in the body.
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>>5359401 Actually, disregard my missing persons list idea. Local authorities will more than likely have a public list, derp.
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>>5359376 >”Is there anything that you think I can do to contribute?” >”Do you think we should let Morbius in on this? He might be of some use.” >"I still think Madam Web could be of help, she is a psychic and has a genious hacker on her employ." Anonymous
>>5359424 Forgot this
>”Thanks for doing this, guys. I know you’re all taking a huge risk just by pursuing this thing.” I know Terminal is important and all, but my Morbius vote was entirely because of the meme.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Tue 02 Aug 2022 20:46:25 No. 5360422 Report Quoted By:
>>5359383 >>5359401 >>5359404 >>5359424 >>5359426 >”Thanks for doing this, guys. I know you’re all taking a huge risk just by pursuing this thing.” >”Is there anything that you think I can do to contribute?” >”Do you think we should let Morbius in on this? He might be of some use.” Taking these. Writing...
>>5359426 Sounds reasonable
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Tue 02 Aug 2022 23:12:45 No. 5360502 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“Thanks for doing this, guys. I know you’re all taking a huge risk just by pursuing this thing.”</span> you said. Everyone else at the table exchanged a quick glance before meeting your eyes with confident grins on their faces. <span class="mu-r">“Nonsense! What do you think we do for a living?”</span> Louise asked, gesturing to Marc beside her. <span class="mu-r">“We hunt, how you say…’the things that go bump in the night’.”</span> Moon Knight nodded in agreement, but Nico raised her hand and leaned away from them a bit. <span class="mu-b">“Not me. I’m only here because I’m getting paid.”</span> she said. Louise rolled her eyes. <span class="mu-r">“Don’t listen to her. She’s just trying to act tough. No one in their right mind would willingly go up against a threat of this magnitude without a good reason.”</span> she reasoned. <span class="mu-s">“Then I suppose it’s a good thing that no one in this room is in their right mind.”</span> Marc offered. None of you could honestly refute that, so you remained quiet for a minute to let that sink in. <span class="mu-r">“Is there anything I can do to contribute?”</span> you asked. <span class="mu-s">“Keep your ear low to the ground, but don’t do anything overly suspicious.”</span> Marc advised. <span class="mu-s">“We wouldn’t want to scare the thing off. So long as we know that it’s still in the city, we have a decent chance of tracking it down.”</span> You nodded. <span class="mu-r">“Don’t tip it off. Got it. Anything else?”</span> <span class="mu-b">“Just be on standby for when we need you.”</span> Nico added. <span class="mu-b">“We need room to work, and you’re a little out of your depth, here. If we go poking around, then we might either tip it off, or piss it off.”</span> Her words were a little on the brusque side, but she had a point. You just hated feeling so helpless in this situation! Maybe you could leverage some of your contacts in order to get more information. <span class="mu-r">“Do you think we should let Morbius in on this? He might be of some use.”</span> you suggested. A shadow briefly passed over Louise’s face, but Nico was the one to answer. <span class="mu-b">“The vampire guy? I guess he might know something. I’m not sure how deep his connections run, but you’re welcome to give it a shot.”</span> —---- The meeting wrapped up sometime soon after that, with each and every member promising to play some crucial role in the investigation to come. And while you might not have such a crucial role at this very moment, you would be there for the hunt. Of that, you were certain. —----- After you’d left the Midnight Mission, you and Cindy leisurely swung through the city, making your way to the spot that you’d promised to meet Matt and Angela at. Predictably, it was another rooftop. Those vigilante types sure do love their rooftops. Just once, you’d like to kick back, crack open a few beers, and maybe another soda for Cindy. By the time you got there, both of them were already waiting for you. In costume, of course. <span class="mu-r">“Hey, guys. How goes the hunt for Tombstone’s men?</span> you asked. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Tue 02 Aug 2022 23:16:31 No. 5360506 Report <span class="mu-r">“Your intel was solid, Benny. We’ve been working all week to clean up the streets and shut down their operations.”</span> Matt reported.
<span class="mu-g">“A good chunk of them are scurrying like rats now that we’ve been putting the pressure on them.”</span> Angela put in. <span class="mu-g">“I bet they’ll still be committing petty crimes here and there, but I’ll take that over organized crime any day.”</span> she said with a smile.
<span class="mu-r">“I’d maybe give it another two weeks before they’re down for the count.”</span> Matt said.
<span class="mu-g">“And we owe it in part to this cheeky little crimefighter over here.”</span> Angela added, pointing a clawed finger at Cindy. The young girl smiled with her eyes and gave Angela a little bow.
What will you say?
>”Who would’ve thought that ruining someone’s livelihood would be this satisfying?” >”Is that where you got all those bruises from? Did someone get the jump on you?” >”I see you’ve been outsourcing some of your work. Who else is in on this?” >”Save some for me. It sounds like a good way to blow off some steam.” >”Taking out his operations is sure to create a power vacuum. Who do you think will fill it?” >Write-in. Pastebins:
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https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
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https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
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>>5360506 Save some for me. It sounds like a good way to blow off some steam.”
>”Taking out his operations is sure to create a power vacuum. Who do you think will fill it?” Give them a explosive bro fist literally. Not too big just enough to make Cindy laugh
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>>5360506 >”Is that where you got all those bruises from? Did someone get the jump on you?” >”I see you’ve been outsourcing some of your work. Who else is in on this?” >”Save some for me. It sounds like a good way to blow off some steam.” Kingpin is going to move in, the fat man always needs more space.
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>>5360506 >"Look, I'm glad everything's going smooth and all, but if Cindy's gonna be working the beat, I want somebody to go with her. Damn near had a heart attack when I saw all those bruises." >"While I'm here, how would you feel about scheduling some more lessons? I'm starting feel a little more out of my depth lately. It's like everybody's a black belt nowadays..." Anonymous
>>5360506 >”Is that where you got all those bruises from? Did someone get the jump on you?” >”Taking out his operations is sure to create a power vacuum. Who do you think will fill it?” >”I see you’ve been outsourcing some of your work. Who else is in on this?” Anonymous
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>>5360527 >the fat man always needs more space. Because of his weight?
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>>5360506 >>”Who would’ve thought that ruining someone’s livelihood would be this satisfying?” Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Wed 03 Aug 2022 23:42:22 No. 5361396 Report Quoted By:
Sorry for the delay. Gonna update tomorrow as soon as I'm able!
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Thu 04 Aug 2022 19:07:14 No. 5362102 Report Quoted By:
>>5360509 >>5360527 >>5360546 >>5360806 >>5361170 >”Is that where you got all those bruises from? Did someone get the jump on you?” >”I see you’ve been outsourcing some of your work. Who else is in on this?” >”Save some for me. It sounds like a good way to blow off some steam.” >”Taking out his operations is sure to create a power vacuum. Who do you think will fill it?” Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Thu 04 Aug 2022 20:20:06 No. 5362149 Report Quoted By:
You frowned. <span class="mu-r">“Is that where you got these bruises from? Did someone get the jump on you?”</span> Angela frowned as well. <span class="mu-g">“Wait. What bruises?”</span> she asked, glaring accusingly at Cindy. <span class="mu-g">“Who hit you?”</span> You sensed a bit of frustration and embarrassment from Cindy’s posture, and she quickly signed a reply. <span class="mu-s">“My mistake. Let my guard down. Got sloppy. Wasn’t fast enough.”</span> she said. You were sure that her face was burning with shame underneath that mask. After you’d translated her statement, Matt nodded. <span class="mu-r">“Looks like we’ll need to increase the frequency of those training sessions.”</span> he said, grinning wickedly. Cindy sighed in resignation. <span class="mu-g">“Look. We’re not saying you can’t go out anymore.”</span> Angela cut in. <span class="mu-g">“But you’ll need to be more careful out in the field, sweetie. You don’t have to go it alone.”</span> Cindy nodded slowly. <span class="mu-r">“I see you’ve been outsourcing some of your work. Who else is in on this?”</span> you asked. <span class="mu-r">“Some of our friends in the Heroes for Hire are taking out bases as we speak.”</span> Matt explained. <span class="mu-g">“Like Tio Danny and Luke.”</span> Angela said with a teasing smile. <span class="mu-g">“And if I’m not mistaken, I think your girlfriend’s out there too.”</span> Matt’s eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn’t comment on the statement. <span class="mu-r">“Well, save some for me. It sounds like a good way to blow off steam.”</span> you requested. <span class="mu-r">“Help yourself. There’s more than enough to go around.”</span> Matt replied, a smirk teasing the corners of his lips. <span class="mu-r">“There is one thing that I’m worried about, though.”</span> you admitted. <span class="mu-r">“If we take out Tombstone’s operations, then there’s sure to be a power vacuum. Who do you think is gonna fill it?”</span> Matt and Angela both exchanged a glance and grimaced at one another. <span class="mu-g">“It’ll either be a big fish, or a ton of smaller fish.”</span> Angela said. <span class="mu-s">“Who’s the biggest fish?”</span> Cindy asked. Matt’s frown deepened. <span class="mu-r">“That’d be the Kingpin.”</span> A long silence washed over the group, before Angela felt the need to break it with a bit of humor. <span class="mu-g">“There aren’t many people bigger than him.”</span> she commented, eliciting a snicker from Cindy. <span class="mu-r">“That depends on where you’re standing.”</span> Matt said in an ominous tone. <span class="mu-r">“I hear there’s a pretty big fish making waves in Chinatown. If we’re not careful, some upstart might just pull the rug out from under our feet.”</span> <span class="mu-g">“Should we look into it?”</span> Angela asked. Matt grunted. <span class="mu-r">“Maybe after we’re done dealing with this. I might have Jess do some digging.”</span> His partner nodded, but she still had a somewhat troubled expression. This city was changing too quickly. There were too many rotten parts to cut out of it, and you weren’t sure what you would have left once you had exorcized them completely. —------ (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:g8Caf6Po Thu 04 Aug 2022 20:21:31 No. 5362151 Report The conversation died out sometime after they started discussing strategy for tracking down the fallback positions of Tombstone's men. It was getting late, and your little crimefighter had to get her rest.
To your mild surprise, you came back to an empty warehouse. Flint wasn’t there to greet you, and the other two were busy doing their own thing. So you and Cindy went to your rooms and changed into your night clothes in complete and total silence. When you saw her run to grab a slice of pizza as a midnight snack before bed, you made a mental note to invest in healthier foods for her. You sincerely doubted that she shared your insane metabolism.
Before you retired for the night, you checked both your phones for any missed messages. There was one from Felicia and…one from Silvermane. It would appear that both of them wanted to talk business with you.
What will you do tomorrow?
>Meet with Silvermane about your money. >Link up with Felicia to talk about the results of her gold appraisal. >Go with Flint to follow up on that lead he had. >Visit Madame Web. You have a couple things that you wish to discuss with her. >Head down to Morbius’ night club. You might need his help for this “Silvertongue” hunt. >Write-in. Pastebins:
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https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
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>>5362151 >>Head down to Morbius’ night club. You might need his help for this “Silvertongue” hunt. Anonymous
>>5362151 >>Go with Flint to follow up on that lead he had. Anonymous
>>5362151 >Meet with Silvermane about your money. >Link up with Felicia to talk about the results of her gold appraisal. >Go with Flint to follow up on that lead he had. Anonymous
>>5362151 >Meet with Silvermane about your money This Silverman's business is probably something we should handle ASAP.
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>>5362151 >Meet with Silvermane about your money. >Link up with Felicia to talk about the results of her gold appraisal. Anonymous
>>5362151 >Meet with Silvermane about your money. we could try to funnel Tombstone's territory to Silvio if he agrees to follow our rules
namely no drugs or human trafficing
but protection money while actually doing protecting is something the locals actually appreciate
with a cut for us of course
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>>5363038 Protection from who though? All the day-to-problems are usually caused by the organized crime organizations.
And the regularly scheduled calamitous disasters are a little above their pay grade.
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>>5363099 the real mafia takes protection money and does provide services to people.
Say you have an insurance claim that the company won't take, then you get your contact and ask them to renegotiate with the Insurance company what you are owed.
It's middle management of corruption so the small people don't have to deal with the nastiness of it, just pay your protection money and you're part of the family
people actually like the mafiy because they get shit done.
There's a pothole outside your store since forever and the city won't fix it? You know where to put in your complaint and have it fixed by the end of the day.
source: my great uncle was a career criminal in southern france and italy
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>>5363121 Yeah that's not how the American Mafia works to my knowledge.
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>>5363129 that's why I said he should follow the rules we set
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23 hours and no update...
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>>5363158 Bro he got hit by a car relax
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>>5363121 >my great uncle was a career criminal in southern france and italy Cool if true
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:DBZfYddY Fri 05 Aug 2022 23:36:14 No. 5363351 Report Hey, guys! Score here! If you've been wondering why I haven't updated, it's because a huge storm knocked out my power and I'm currently staying at my sister's place to charge my phone. I'll regularly check in at my house to see if the power comes back, but until then, I probably won't be able to post any updates here. Apologies for the inconvenience, but my luck had been rather shit lately.
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>>5363351 Those damned X-Men!
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>>5363351 I have a house I'm not using if you want to crash there lol
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>>5363351 The curse seems to be targeting your eletricity through storms.
Never seem it be so specific before. Could it be evolving?
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>>5362151 >Head down to Morbius’ night club. You might need his help for this “Silvertongue” hunt. >Link up with Felicia to talk about the results of her gold appraisal. >Meet with Silvermane about your money. Anonymous
>>5363300 Well, he was estranged and I never met him in my life, but my dad would tell me stories
So as a kid I'd ask how the mafia even works and he said it's because the people they extort actually like paying the protection money, because they actually get protected. It simply was a form of government where the actual government couldn't do shit or couldn't be asked to care.
The town I was born in (in Austria tho) has had it's own working currency (because inflation) for a year in the interwar-period before the actual government stepped in and made everyone miserable again
>>5363351 take care
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YhbBs4j9 Sat 06 Aug 2022 13:29:35 No. 5363794 Report Quoted By:
>>5362158 >>5362165 >>5362176 >>5362210 >>5362243 >>5363038 >>5363649 >Meet with Silvermane about your money. >Link up with Felicia to talk about the results of her gold appraisal. Just got my power back. Gonna start writing...
>>5363121 >>5363714 That actually sounds pretty neat. Might incorporate some of that knowledge into this story or another one in the future.
>>5363354 >>5363358 The world's out to get me, I tell ya!
>>5363357 For a minute there, I was really tempted to take you up on that offer. These back to back "acts of nature" really have me feeling titled
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YhbBs4j9 Sat 06 Aug 2022 14:25:30 No. 5363826 Report Quoted By:
The next morning, you awoke earlier than usual and started making breakfast for both you and Cindy. The girl was pleasantly surprised by this and offered to help you in the kitchen. You weren’t originally aware that she knew how to cook, but she quickly explained that she was helping her Mom to fill out that recipe book.
You froze for a moment, but quickly attempted to change the subject. Too late.
By the time she’d realized what she had signed, her whole face dropped. Breakfast prep had gone by quickly, but the heavy mood lingered over the table while the two of you ate. You very much wanted to cheer her up somehow, but nothing immediately came to mind.
<span class="mu-r">“...How’s it taste?”</span> you asked.
Cindy nodded as she unenthusiastically shoveled a forkful of scrambled eggs into her mouth. You tried not to take it personally.
<span class="mu-r">“That was a…nice touch with the garlic pepper.”</span>
Another nod. She was now using her fork to stir the food on her plate.
Shit! Another miss.
You were going to have to try and engage her without pissing her off.
<span class="mu-r">“What’re your plans for today?”</span> you said.
<span class="mu-s">“Training with the Devil.” she signed.
You nodded happily. <span class="mu-r">“Oh, nice. Matt’s started up training again.”</span>
Matt must be relegating some of his duties to his super-friends while he handles Cindy’s training. You really appreciate him taking an active role in her learning.
And speaking of learning, what were you going to do about school? She was still a kid, and she would need a decent education if she was going to have any hope of leading a halfway decent life.
Cindy brightened slightly when you recounted stories of Matt’s insane training methods. It was nice to have someone that you could confide in about that stuff.
—-----
After breakfast, the two of you headed out in your respective costumes and went your separate ways. You felt particularly proud after having packed her lunch for the trip. You were really starting to get the hang of this whole “surrogate parent” thing!
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Upon arriving at one of Silvermane’s safehouses, you were surprised to find that he was waiting for you alone. There were no bodyguards and no Saya. Just him, and a bag full of what you hoped was your money.
He stood to greet you, a slightly nervous smile on his face. “Huntsman. I’m glad you made it. I trust you’re in good health?”
What will you say/do?
>(Embrace Silvio)”I’m well, Silvio. And you?” >”Fit as a fiddle. How’re your boys doing? Is Fat Tony okay?” >”I did a whole other job in the time that it took you to pay me, man! Not cool!” >Snatch the bag with a webline and check its contents. >Cross your arms and tap your foot impatiently. You are not amused. >Write-in. Pastebins:
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YhbBs4j9 Sat 06 Aug 2022 14:27:21 No. 5363827 Report The next morning, you awoke earlier than usual and started making breakfast for both you and Cindy. The girl was pleasantly surprised by this and offered to help you in the kitchen. You weren’t originally aware that she knew how to cook, but she quickly explained that she was helping her Mom to fill out that recipe book.
You froze for a moment, but quickly attempted to change the subject. Too late.
By the time she’d realized what she had signed, her whole face dropped. Breakfast prep had gone by quickly, but the heavy mood lingered over the table while the two of you ate. You very much wanted to cheer her up somehow, but nothing immediately came to mind.
<span class="mu-r">“...How’s it taste?”</span> you asked.
Cindy nodded as she unenthusiastically shoveled a forkful of scrambled eggs into her mouth. You tried not to take it personally.
<span class="mu-r">“That was a…nice touch with the garlic pepper.”</span>
Another nod. She was now using her fork to stir the food on her plate.
Shit! Another miss.
You were going to have to try and engage her without pissing her off.
<span class="mu-r">“What’re your plans for today?”</span> you said.
<span class="mu-s">“Training with the Devil.”</span> she signed.
You nodded happily. <span class="mu-r">“Oh, nice. Matt’s started up training again.”</span>
Matt must be relegating some of his duties to his super-friends while he handles Cindy’s training. You really appreciate him taking an active role in her learning.
And speaking of learning, what were you going to do about school? She was still a kid, and she would need a decent education if she was going to have any hope of leading a halfway decent life.
Cindy brightened slightly when you recounted stories of Matt’s insane training methods. It was nice to have someone that you could confide in about that stuff.
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After breakfast, the two of you headed out in your respective costumes and went your separate ways. You felt particularly proud after having packed her lunch for the trip. You were really starting to get the hang of this whole “surrogate parent” thing!
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Upon arriving at one of Silvermane’s safehouses, you were surprised to find that he was waiting for you alone. There were no bodyguards and no Saya. Just him, and a bag full of what you hoped was your money.
He rose to greet you, a slightly nervous smile on his face. <span class="mu-s">“Huntsman. I’m glad you made it. I trust you’re in good health?”</span>
What will you say/do?
>(Embrace Silvio)”I’m well, Silvio. And you?” >”Fit as a fiddle. How’re your boys doing? Is Fat Tony okay?” >”I did a whole other job in the time that it took you to pay me, man! Not cool!” >Snatch the bag with a webline and check its contents. >Cross your arms and tap your foot impatiently. You are not amused. >Write-in. Pastebins:
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https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
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>>5363827 >(Embrace Silvio)”I’m well, Silvio. And you?” >”Fit as a fiddle. How’re your boys doing? Is Fat Tony okay?” Anonymous
>>5363827 this look like a setup
>Cross your arms and tap your foot impatiently. You are not amused. >"You must be Silvermane." if I'm wrong I hope he'll forgive us, but let's not say anything incriminating and pretend we meet the first time to hire us for something new
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>>5363847 +1
IDK but it's really uncharacteristic that Silvio it's this nervious, even after all we did for him and the help we offered, plus that he's all alone by himself
also Score, If our spider-sense is somehow a little bit powered by Benny's paranoia, it's possible that we can achieve some kind of specialty for these cases? Like for our spider-sense be like "Yeah dude, shit's looking kinda sus, watch out" when going in this type of scenarios
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>>5363827 >”Fit as a fiddle. How’re your boys doing? Is (fake gang member name) okay?” If this is a doppelgänger, making up fake information (like made-up acquaintances) with the real stuff is the best way to catch him out.
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>>5363827 >>”Fit as a fiddle. How’re your boys doing? Is Fat Tony okay?” Guys, if this was Chameleon or something wouldn't the Spider Sense warn us?
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>>5363882 +1
>>5363920 didnt warn us about our doppelgänger brother, why would it here?
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>>5363969 we didn't have a reason to suspect for doppelgangers then
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>>5363827 >(Embrace Silvio)”I’m well, Silvio. And you?” >”Fit as a fiddle. How’re your boys doing? Is Fat Tony okay?” Anonymous
Are skrulls on earth yet? Doppelgangers make me nervous>shoot him till he bleeds
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YhbBs4j9 Sat 06 Aug 2022 23:17:58 No. 5364372 Report Quoted By:
>>5363840 >>5363847 >>5363881 >>5363882 >>5363887 >>5363920 >>5363969 >>5363986 >>5364108 >”Fit as a fiddle. How’re your boys doing? Is (fake gang member name) okay?” Writing...
>>5364108 There are indeed skrulls on earth. The Fantastic Four have adopted one and she lives in the Baxter Building.
>>5363881 There's no way to metagame it. If you want a more acute Spider-Sense, then Benny would have to be one paranoid motherfucker. It would make him a better Spider-Man, but it would affect his personality and personal life.
The only reason that Peter's senses were tingling in No Way Home was because Norrman was actively thinking of killing everyone in the room, and could've done so at any given moment. In that case, then yes, you'd be tipped off. You can sense immediately malicious intent aimed towards you.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YhbBs4j9 Sun 07 Aug 2022 00:42:26 No. 5364534 Report You narrowed your eyes slightly. <span class="mu-r">“Fit as a fiddle. How’re your boys doing? Is Slim Joey okay?”</span> Silvio frowned in confusion. <span class="mu-s">“I don’t have anyone by that name in my employ.”</span> he stated. You nodded approvingly. <span class="mu-r">“Sorry. Just needed to be sure. Ran into a guy who impersonated my brother recently.”</span> Silvio scowled, and you were surprised to see him getting angry on your behalf. <span class="mu-s">“What a scumbag. You don’t fuck with family.”</span> he said, practically radiating malice, but not aimed towards you. <span class="mu-s">“Did ya ever catch the guy?”</span> You shook your head. <span class="mu-r">“He got away, but I have a decent idea of who he is. I think he went into hiding.”</span> Silvio’s frown deepened. <span class="mu-s">“Tell me what he looks like. Me and my boys will find him, and teach him a lesson."</span> he declared. A small grin spread across your face, then. You could use some help tracking down the Chameleon. But you were slightly worried about him squealing about your identity if Silvermane caught him. <span class="mu-r">"How <span class="mu-i">are</span> the boys doing?"</span> you asked, leaning against the couch. Silvio sighed. <span class="mu-s">"Some got away, but I'm pulling every string and calling in every favor I can to get my boys out."</span> he said, before glancing nervously at you. There it was again! What's with him? <span class="mu-s">"And…that's part of the reason I asked you to be here today. I need a favor."</span> he admitted. <span class="mu-r">"What kind of favor?"</span> He sat down again and gestured for you to sit across from him. You did so. <span class="mu-s">"Some of the guys I've been in contact with…they caught wind of you having worked for me. They want me to introduce you to them."</span> he said. <span class="mu-s">"They heard about you beating Typhoid Mary, and they want to get in your good graces."</span> Those rumors are spreading like wildfire. You knew beating Mary would be a big deal, and with great respect, comes great job opportunities. <span class="mu-r">"So these contacts of yours want to rent me out?"</span> Silvio nodded slowly. <span class="mu-s">"I don't want to use you as a bargaining chip, but these guys are like sharks. They're out for blood, and they're refusing to take cash as payment. I'm worried that they might try to run interference during the court hearings."</span> They're trying to starve him out. Kill the competition if he doesn't have something truly great to offer. In the eyes of the public, super criminals are a far larger threat than organized criminals. And in some cases, they're absolutely right. What will you say?>"Just tell me what you need, Silvio. I'll meet with your contacts if they agree to get your boys out." >"Who do you want me to meet with? Anyone I should be concerned about?" >"Let's see the money first." >"Seems like these people have forgotten who really runs this town. How about we remind them?" >"Forget those clowns. I'm sure we can bribe someone else, or pull together some cash by doing a few jobs." >"Forget it. I'll just spring them myself. Give me their locations, and hire my crew to get them out." >Write-in.
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>>5364534 >"Just tell me what you need, Silvio. I'll meet with your contacts if they agree to get your boys out." He's a good guy in our pocket. Let's help him
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>>5364534 >"Who do you want me to meet with? Anyone I should be concerned about?" details first
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>>5364534 >"I got this Silvio, so don't worry." >"Just tell me what you need, Silvio. I'll meet with your contacts if they agree to get your boys out." >"Who do you want me to meet with? Anyone I should be concerned about?" Anonymous
>>5364534 >"Just tell me what you need, Silvio. I'll meet with your contacts if they agree to get your boys out." >"Who do you want me to meet with? Anyone I should be concerned about?" Anonymous
>>5364534 >"Just tell me what you need, Silvio. I'll meet with your contacts if they agree to get your boys out." >"Who do you want me to meet with? Anyone I should be concerned about?" >"And Silvio, I don't know if you already know, but it's good news. Tombstone's empire is taking a fall, and either Kingpin is going to move in and get too fat for it's own good, or a new fish is going to try to muscle in. I think by the time you are ready to start rebuilding, you will find plenty of opportunities." Anonymous
>>5364652 I'll back this too.
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>>5364534 >"Alright I'll have a little chit-chat with your contacts, but you should know me and my crew came up with a new code of conduct." (Inform Silvio about the 10 Commandments of the Desperados) >"And Silvio, I don't know if you already know, but it's good news. Tombstone's empire is taking a fall, and either Kingpin is going to move in and get too fat for it's own good, or a new fish is going to try to muscle in. I think by the time you are ready to start rebuilding, you will find plenty of opportunities." Anonymous
>>5364534 >"Just tell me what you need, Silvio. I'll meet with your contacts if they agree to get your boys out." >"Who do you want me to meet with? Anyone I should be concerned about?" Anonymous
>>5364534 >"So you 'calling in all your favours' involves pimping me out." >"I better get invited to your shareholder meetings and get quarterly reports after saving your ass AND your empire, but sure..." >"Just tell me what you need, Silvio. I'll meet with your contacts if they agree to get your boys out." >"Who do you want me to meet with? Anyone I should be concerned about?" >"And Silvio, I don't know if you already know, but it's good news. Tombstone's empire is taking a fall, and either Kingpin is going to move in and get too fat for it's own good, or a new fish is going to try to muscle in. I think by the time you are ready to start rebuilding, you will find plenty of opportunities." Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
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>>5364543 >>5364571 >>5364620 >>5364626 >>5364652 >>5364684 >>5364699 >>5365016 >>5365444 >"Just tell me what you need, Silvio. I'll meet with your contacts if they agree to get your boys out." >"Who do you want me to meet with? Anyone I should be concerned about?" >"And Silvio, I don't know if you already know, but it's good news. Tombstone's empire is taking a fall, and either Kingpin is going to move in and get too fat for it's own good, or a new fish is going to try to muscle in. I think by the time you are ready to start rebuilding, you will find plenty of opportunities." Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YhbBs4j9 Sun 07 Aug 2022 22:51:44 No. 5365674 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“Who do you want me to meet with? Anyone I should be concerned about?”</span> Silvermane nodded gravely. <span class="mu-s">“Hammerhead’s been asking about you ever since he saw you at the meeting before that joint op against the Vultures.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Was he the guy with the, uh…”</span> you said, gesturing at your forehead. Silvio let out a light chuckle. <span class="mu-s">“Yeah. That’s the guy. He’s gained a foothold in the family ever since his accident, and he’s got more than a few loyal goons to back him up.”</span> he said. <span class="mu-s">“I wouldn’t be surprised if he made you an offer to be one of his enforcers.”</span> You didn’t care much for being a maggia goon, so you couldn’t see yourself ever accepting such an offer. <span class="mu-s">“The Owl’s reached out to us, as well. But I’m not sure how much you’ll get out of that meeting.”</span> Silvio admitted. <span class="mu-r">“Who’s he?”</span> you asked. Silvio leaned back in his seat. <span class="mu-s">“Some freak who juiced himself up with some serum that gave him claws and the ability to fly. He’s got bigger operations in Chicago and San Fran.”</span> he explained passively. <span class="mu-s">“And he’s also got beef with your friend, the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen. Not sure how much he’ll like the possibility of you doing business with one of his enemies, so if you have to, keep it hush.”</span> You nodded. <span class="mu-r">“Anyone else?”</span> Silvio breathed a heavy sigh and puffed out his cheeks for a moment. <span class="mu-s">“Oh, yeah. I saved the best for last. Luchino Nefaria would like to meet you. You’ve caught his eye.”</span> At that moment, the bottom dropped out from your stomach, and you felt a complicated mix of emotions ranging from excitement to fear and anxiety rampaging through you. Luchino Nefaria. Also known as “Count Nefaria”, the man who single handedly defeated the Avengers all those years ago. Head of the Nefaria Crime Family, a subsidiary of the Maggia Crime Family…and he wants to meet with you. You must’ve been silent for a long time, because Silvio shook his head and laughed disdainfully. <span class="mu-s">“It’s just like him to try and overstep his boundaries and walk all over us. He’s a guy that’s not used to being refused.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“So…what should I do?”</span> you asked. <span class="mu-s">“Personally, I recommend that you at least meet up with him. Even if you don’t intend to work for him, it’d be rude to ignore his invitation if you’ve got any hopes of staying in this line of work.”</span> he advised, giving you a warning glance. <span class="mu-r">“Just tell me what you need, Silvio. I’ll meet with your contacts if they agree to get your boys out.”</span> you promised. The white-haired man’s lined face revealed even more wrinkles as a wide grin spread across his lips. <span class="mu-s">“You don’t know how much I appreciate that, Huntsman. But I still want you to take some time to think it over. <span class="mu-i">Really</span> think it over. These guys only look out for themselves.”</span> he said. You nodded slowly. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YhbBs4j9 Sun 07 Aug 2022 22:54:00 No. 5365675 Report Quoted By:
With a sigh, SIlvermane got up from his seat, grabbed the bag leaning against it and dropped it on the table before you. He gestured for you to open it and check its contents. You did exactly that…and gaped at the sheer amount that the bag contained! $1 Mil up front! What did you do to earn this in a single job’s worth of work!? Was it for beating Typhoid Mary? Or maybe for fighting through the city to put the suit in SIlvermane’s hands. Whatever it was, you’d clearly done something to impress him. You looked up to meet Silvermane’s smiling eyes, momentarily at a loss for words. <span class="mu-s">“It’s nice, right? I threw in a little extra for your troubles. Late fees included.”</span> he said, glancing at you hopefully. <span class="mu-s">“Think of this as an act of goodwill. If possible, I’d like to…maintain this relationship that we’ve cultivated.”</span> The delicate way with which he phrased that statement tipped you off immediately. Silvermane’s trying to ensure your loyalty, knowing full well that someone like Nefaria could, and will make a bigger offer in order to impress you. <span class="mu-r">“Well, I appreciate the gesture, Silvio. And…I’ve got some good news for you if you haven’t already heard.”</span> you declared. The crime boss leaned in closer, clearly intrigued by your words. <span class="mu-r">“Tombstone's empire is taking a fall, and either Kingpin is gonna move in and get too big for his own good, or a new fish is gonna try and muscle their way into his old territory.”</span> Silvio’s eyes widened, and he steepled his hands before his face in order to house the growing smile that was forming behind it. “Is that right?” he said, his eyes fixed on you intently. <span class="mu-r">“And you know what I think?”</span> you continued. <span class="mu-r">“By the time you’re ready to start rebuilding, I think you’ll be able to find plenty of opportunities.”</span> Silvio lowered his hands, not even trying to hide his expression anymore. <span class="mu-s">“Well…that’s probably the best news I’ve heard all week. It’s gonna be hard to top that one.”</span> he said, leaning back and nodding in a self-satisfied manner. <span class="mu-s">“I knew he was having a rough time, but to think that he’s out of the game for good…”</span> You could already see the ideas swirling around in his head. The possibilities through which he might expand and gain new territory. Sometime very soon, the Maggia was going to make a comeback in a big way. —------->$1,000,000 has been added to your account! After stopping home to drop off the cash, you were pleasantly surprised to see that Felicia had already beaten you there. You raised the bag triumphantly and was about to call out to her, but something about her troubled expression gave you pause, and your own mood began to falter. <span class="mu-r">“What’s wrong, Cat? How’d the appraisal go?”</span> you said, glancing between her and the case on the table. She’d likely sold off the chest as an antique for an additional payout. <span class="mu-b">“There were…complications.”</span> she admitted. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YhbBs4j9 Sun 07 Aug 2022 22:55:02 No. 5365677 Report You frowned and tossed the bag aside. <span class="mu-r">“What kind of ‘complications’?”</span>
<span class="mu-b">“I mean when I went to my usual guy to get the gold coins appraised, I was pretty much laughed out of the store.”</span> she said in a frosty tone, her cheeks burning slightly. <span class="mu-b">“That had to be one of the most humiliating moments of my life.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“What are you talking about?”</span> you asked.
She sighed and popped the latches on the case. <span class="mu-b">“See for yourself.”</span>
You gave her an odd look and knelt down to open the briefcase. The dazzling gleam of gold was bright enough to blind those that were unprepared to receive its majesty. But right when you were about to say something, you noticed an unusual feature of the coins. Specifically, the fact that they weren’t round at all. Not like they’d been before.
In fact, they looked flimsy and flaky, but not in a metallic sort of way. They almost looked like…
<span class="mu-r">“Are these…flowers?”</span> you said, looking up in confusion.
<span class="mu-b">“I think we’ve been duped.”</span> Cat confessed.
You rose to your full height, meeting her eyes evenly. <span class="mu-r">“By who? Pandora? Hill? Peter Pan?”</span>
Cat shook her head. <span class="mu-b">“By the fairies, I think.”</span> she said, running a clawed hand through her white hair. <span class="mu-b">“This is a typical fairy prank. They charm people with gold, only for them to later realize that they’re just flowers that were made to look like gold. They think it’s hilarious.”</span>
What will you say?
>”Well…can we get them to change it back somehow?” >”Then why did Hook and his pirates have it on their ship? Wouldn’t they know better than us?” >”FUCK! Did we at least get a decent price on the jewels, or were they just rock candy or something?” >”Do you think we can sell these to someone? Maybe we can turn a profit on selling and growing magical flowers.” >”I swear, Cat. If you’re trying to pull one over on me right now…” >Find something cheap and inexpensive, and break it out of anger! >Write-in. Pastebins:
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https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
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>>5365677 >”Do you think we can sell these to someone? Maybe we can turn a profit on selling and growing magical flowers.” >"If we're gonna salvage this, we're gonna need some way of verifying that these are from Neverland." FUCKING FAIRIES
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>>5365677 I'm not too mad at this. We just made a easy million. We could just shrug this off. Makes for a funny story
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>>5365677 >”Do you think we can sell these to someone? Maybe we can turn a profit on selling and growing magical flowers.” >"If we ever go to Neverland again, I'm bringing a ton of Cold Iron and covering the entire Pixie Hollow in it." Anonymous
>>5365677 >”Do you think we can sell these to someone? Maybe we can turn a profit on selling and growing magical flowers.” Fairies always expect their victims to throw the flowers away. Keeping and cultivating them for commercial and recreational use is the big brain move. We should at least be able to find some kind of buyer in the magical population of New York, if not the mundane.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YhbBs4j9 Sun 07 Aug 2022 23:38:04 No. 5365710 Report >>5365699 This is in fact one of my favorite fantasy titles right now. Like, it's insanely well written for an Isekai/litRPG. Currently reading through the Witcher franchise while I wait for the next audiobook to drop. Anonymous
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>>5365710 I don’t blame you. It is perhaps the only good isekai on Earth.
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>>5365682 >support >In better news Silvio paid us a cool Mil. Anonymous
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>>5365677 >"....we go fairy hunting next time." Anonymous
>>5365682 I'll back this too.
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>>5365677 >”Do you think we can sell these to someone? Maybe we can turn a profit on selling and growing magical flowers.” If I’ve learned anything about magical plants from pop culture it’s that fairy bulls hit on plants stuck in a magical land make for hella good reagent materials.
I say we get into contact with someone who’d know more though. Time to impress Cat with our connections.
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>>5365699 +1 I say maybe if we meet with Dr. Strange, maybe Enchantress or any magical character, these fairy flowers from the Neverland might work.
I say that we should make a private meeting with Pandora, or even take a couple of these to Nico/Sister Grimm and see if she has something in that bunch of books she has. Maybe it could work to trackdown or find the creature that stole Cindy's voice, or we might find another way to gain or do something with them
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>>5366298 Worst case scenario we roll them up and smoke 'em. Knowing the magical properties of Neverland and Fairy Dust, we'll probably get sent on some kind of vision quest.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YhbBs4j9 Mon 08 Aug 2022 17:22:42 No. 5366368 Report Quoted By:
>>5365682 >>5365754 >>5365789 >>5365810 >>5365686 >>5366028 >>5366034 >>5366298 >”Do you think we can sell these to someone? Maybe we can turn a profit on selling and growing magical flowers.” >"If we're gonna salvage this, we're gonna need some way of verifying that these are from Neverland." Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YhbBs4j9 Mon 08 Aug 2022 18:01:32 No. 5366386 Report You remained silent for a long while after that, running through possibilities and potential scams in your head.
<span class="mu-r">“Do you think we can sell these to someone? Maybe we can turn a profit on growing and selling magical flowers.”</span> you proposed.
Cat’s eyes went wide for a moment, and then they narrowed as she turned it over in her head for a minute. <span class="mu-b">“I suppose that’s possible…but we’d just sound crazy if we went around trying to sell people ‘magic flowers’? Just like those scam artists that sell ‘power stones’ to gullible old people.”</span> she reasoned.
<span class="mu-r">“Then we’re gonna need some way to verify that these are from Neverland.”</span> you said.
A black, manicured eyebrow rose out of curiosity. <span class="mu-b">“What’d you have in mind?”</span> she asked.
What will you do?
>Get in contact with Moon Knight and see if he can arrange another meeting with Nico in the future. >Page Maria Hill and ask her to set up a meeting with Pandora Peters. >Open up Google Maps and try to navigate your way to the Sanctum Sanctorum. Maybe Doctor Strange will be open to a walk-in appointment. >Call up Morbius. He might have some supernatural or scientific expertise to offer you here. >Wait until Dr. Connors gets released so you can swing by his lab with the samples in hand. >Show them to your brother when he gets out of the hospital. He is technically a scientist, after all. >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>5366386 >Open up Google Maps and try to navigate your way to the Sanctum Sanctorum. Maybe Doctor Strange will be open to a walk-in appointment. Anonymous
>>5366393 To clarify why I chose this, everybody knows Doctor Strange.
His word is as good as law when it comes to magical forces and objects.
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>>5366397 Is he Bentdick Cuminmyass in this story though?
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>>5366398 Surely he isn't...right?
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>>5366386 >>5366393 +1
why not
we're not enough of a bad guy to warrant his attention, and we bring something hopefully interesting in
not sure on his word tho because why would he bother to vouch for it.
Still I'd be interested to see interactions with him
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>>5366404 We could just get him to sign a certificate of authenticity, something we could just print out at a public library in like 5 minutes.
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>>5366386 >Get in contact with Moon Knight and see if he can arrange another meeting with Nico in the future. Anonymous
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>>5366386 >Get in contact with Moon Knight and see if he can arrange another meeting with Nico in the future. Anonymous
>>5366398 Oh you mean Bandicoot Cucumberpatch?
>>5366393 +1, why not. Could maybe even sell it to him, who knows.
Oh also, Keeper, remind me what our stats are? I imagine our alibi and accountability is in the shitter. Savings tho, shit we good. Need to invest this shit.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YhbBs4j9 Tue 09 Aug 2022 17:50:58 No. 5367534 Report >>5366393 >>5366404 >>5367444 >Open up Google Maps and try to navigate your way to the Sanctum Sanctorum. Maybe Doctor Strange will be open to a walk-in appointment. Taking these. Writing....
>>5366398 >>5366401 I can't afford any celebrity guest stars, so not in this universe. I'll see about contacting him to write lines for his character another time
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>>5367534 >I can't afford any celebrity guest stars, so not in this universe Wait... Benny isn't played by Ryan Gosling?
I WANT A REFUND!
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>>5367539 I'd prefer Ryan Reynolds
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>>5367541 I'd also settle for Paul Walker or Keith David in white-face.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YhbBs4j9 Tue 09 Aug 2022 18:09:50 No. 5367551 Report Quoted By:
>>5367444 If you want to see your stats, you can check the Character Sheet pastebin. I initially had a plan to update it based on your decisions and the events that took place over this first year, but maybe I'll do that after a time-skip takes place.
>>5367539 >>5367541 Ryan Gosling is already the Black Panther. He can't be Spider-Man too
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YhbBs4j9 Tue 09 Aug 2022 20:04:43 No. 5367656 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“I think it’s about time we paid our resident Sorcerer Supreme a little visit.”</span> you declared. —------ Surprisingly, Cat decided to accompany you on your visit to the Sanctum Sanctorum. Hmm. Actually, it wasn’t that surprising. She probably just wanted to see what she could steal without drawing the ire of the most powerful sorcerer on the planet. But then again, she wouldn’t be Felicia if she didn’t try to squeeze at least a little bit of profit out of every potential opportunity. Upon arriving at the fabled, mystical townhouse known as the Sanctum Sanctorum, you had to admit that you were more than a little disappointed by its appearance. You were expecting something far more dramatic. Like a castle or a floating mansion. This thing was barely three stories tall, and seemed far less opulent than the building that you’d dragged your brother out of when you were attacking the Russian mob. Cat didn’t look that impressed by it either, but you both knew that looks were often deceiving when it came to magic. With one arm holding the box of fairy flowers close to your hip, you used your other hand to knock on the front door. It wasn’t too hard, or too loud, but just enough to announce your presence. You waited a few minutes in tense silence…and nothing happened. Feeling a bit annoyed, you knocked again, more insistently this time. And again, nothing. You started to wonder whether the Doctor was out on some super important wizard business when the front door cracked opened a hair, as if by accident. You resisted the urge to take a step back as the door slowly crept open, exposing the inky blackness permeating the room just beyond it. You exchanged a wary glance with Cat and risked calling out into the seemingly empty foyer. <span class="mu-r">“Hello?”</span> There was no response. Your spider sense wasn’t going off either, so you didn’t feel like you were in any immediate danger. Steeling your nerves, you fixed your grip on the wooden box and took a step inside. The floor creaked noisily with every move you made, which only added to the eerie atmosphere of the dimly lit sanctum. Cat was following right behind you, and you had the distinct feeling that she was casing the room with her night-vision goggles. While you didn’t have her gear, your night vision had gotten significantly better as a result of your mutation. You noticed immediately that the house was far bigger on the inside than you were initially led to believe. It looked far older than, say, Madame Web’s mansion, but it was unnaturally clean. You didn’t see a speck of dust floating through the air near the windows where moonlight rays beamed through the glass or caked onto the furniture. Perhaps Strange had a cleaning spell at work here.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YhbBs4j9 Tue 09 Aug 2022 20:06:52 No. 5367659 Report You’d gotten halfway through the room when an audible creaking sound drew your attention to the wide staircase on the far side of the foyer. The shadow of a tall, slender man cut through the gentle moonbeams that were illuminating the staircase, and you could see a long, crimson cape fluttering behind him as he made his descent. <span class="mu-b">“You know, this would still technically be considered ‘after hours’ for me. I get so very little sleep these days…”</span> the figure said with an audible sigh. <span class="mu-b">“What is it that you want?”</span> he asked, not moving another step as he scrutinized you from his elevated position. You raised the box and removed its lid, allowing the golden flower’s radiant light to escape its confinement. The figure was silent for a long while, and you wished that you could see his expression beneath the shadow that he was casting. <span class="mu-b">“Where did you get those?”</span> he asked. <span class="mu-r">“We…found them. In Neverland.”</span> you replied carefully, glancing back at Cat. <span class="mu-b">“Neverland? Like in the stories?”</span> he inquired. You nodded, remembered that he probably couldn’t see the action, and gave a verbal confirmation. <span class="mu-r">“Yeah. We’ve been there. Peter Pan’s real too.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“And Tinkerbell.”</span> Cat added. <span class="mu-b">“Will wonders never cease...”</span> the man muttered under his breath. <span class="mu-b">“And I assume you brought them to me because you believe them to be magical in nature?”</span> <span class="mu-r">“We were…thinking along those lines, yes.”</span> The man paused, considered you for a moment, and then took a few more steps down, revealing his face. He looked older than his years, with white streaks in his jet black hair and facial hair. He wore a blue tunic with strange designs and symbols sewn into them, and a yellow sash around his waist. <span class="mu-b">“Well…you’d be right. Those look exactly like the flowers that fairies like to leave with humans when they ask them for gold.”</span> he explained, glancing down at the box. <span class="mu-b">“And considering how they tend to leisurely travel between dimensions and realms, I’m not terribly surprised that some of them decided to settle on a mystical island.”</span> He cleared the rest of the steps with surprising speed as he strode over to you and peered deeper into the box. You were almost afraid that he would snatch it away from you, but he only traced his fingers along the edges, his eyes glimmering as if he were mystified. <span class="mu-b">“And what do you intend to do with these? Something tells me that you’re not here for a donation.”</span> he said, not looking up to meet your eyes. What will you say?>”Well, that depends on what I can use them for. Do you think you can take a look at them?” >”I was thinking that they might have some valuable alchemical properties or something.” >”I was going to start a garden out in my backyard. Got any tips on maintaining them?” >”I can share some with you if you’d be willing to tell me more about them.” >”Why? Are they dangerous?” >Write-in.
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>>5367659 >”I can share some with you if you’d be willing to tell me more about them.” Anonymous
>>5367659 >”Well, that depends on what I can use them for. Do you think you can take a look at them?” Not a lie, but not the whole truth either.
And while we're here
>"Sorry for disturbing you by the way, I didn't realize you actually uh...slept. Figured you had some kinda spell or potion so you could do your work 'round the clock." Rocky Federation
>>5367659 >”I was going to start a garden out in my backyard. Got any tips on maintaining them?” >”I was thinking that they might have some valuable alchemical properties or something.” Anonymous
>>5367659 >”Well, that depends on what I can use them for. Do you think you can take a look at them?” >"We were thinking we could start a garden of these and sell them, they got valuable alchemical and magical properties right? Got any tips for maintaining them?" >"Sorry for disturbing you by the way, I didn't realize you actually uh...slept. Figured you had some kinda spell or potion so you could do your work 'round the clock." Anonymous
>>5367659 Actually cultivating them seems too much of a hassle, especially if they need supernatural attention.
>"I'd prefer a trade, since you seem interested." >"Originally we would have liked it if you could have turned it back to gold, but you can reimburse us for what they are worth to you." >"Alternatively we just give them to you and in turn you help us out with locating and slaying a (certifiably evil) supernatural creature." Anonymous
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>>5367696 we don't even know what we need to cultivate them. so hold your judgement.
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>>5367659 >>”I can share some with you if you’d be willing to tell me more about them.” If it turns out growing our own isn't feasible/they aren't useful to us we can then offer to sell them.
tempted to request his help like in
>>5367696 , but with how Pandora was acting I don't know if I wanna risk him feeling obliged to shut our plans down
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I hope Cat doesn’t steal the deed to Manhattan this time.
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>>5367696 That is a good option if we can't make money, but only if we can't, this is team spoils we're working with, not our personal funds like we usually do.
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>>5367659 >”I was thinking that they might have some valuable alchemical properties or something.” >”I was going to start a garden out in my backyard. Got any tips on maintaining them?” >”Why? Are they dangerous?” >"I can share them if you want, I came to you specifically because you are credible and not malicious, so no risk of me accidently starting a zombie apocalypse or something." Anonymous
>>5367724 >Cat actually steals a magical Devil's Core Anonymous
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>>5367659 >”Why? Are they dangerous?” >”I can share some with you if you’d be willing to tell me more about them.” Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YhbBs4j9 Wed 10 Aug 2022 19:31:07 No. 5368801 Report Quoted By:
>>5367664 >>5367668 >>5367671 >>5367690 >>5367696 >>5367714 >>5367752 >>5368320 >”Well, that depends on what I can use them for. Do you think you can take a look at them?” >”I can share some with you if you’d be willing to tell me more about them.” >”Why? Are they dangerous?” >”I was thinking that they might have some valuable alchemical properties or something.” >"Sorry for disturbing you by the way, I didn't realize you actually uh...slept. Figured you had some kinda spell or potion so you could do your work 'round the clock." Taking these. Writing...
Sorry for the delay. Woke up feeling like shit. Felt pretty bad yesterday too. Think I might call out of work tonight. It'll at least give me more time to write and rest.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YhbBs4j9 Wed 10 Aug 2022 21:18:17 No. 5368880 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“Well, that depends on what I can use them for. I was thinking that they might have some valuable alchemical properties, or something. Do you think you can take a look at them?”</span> you requested. <span class="mu-r">“I can share some of them with you if you tell me more about them.”</span> Strange stroked his beard with a yellow, gloved hand and flitted his sharp, gray eyes between you and Cat. It felt like he was sizing you up. <span class="mu-b">“I suppose that would be a decent trade.”</span> he finally decided, taking the box from your hands. <span class="mu-b">“You were wise to come to me before doing anything drastic.”</span> <span class="mu-r">“Why? Are they dangerous?”</span> you asked. Strange nodded. <span class="mu-b">“Oh, yes. Very much so. When handling powerful reagents such as these, there are many opportunities for catastrophic failure.”</span> he said in a conversational tone as he turned around and began walking towards the steps. No, wait. He wasn’t walking. He was…floating! His feet were hovering just above the ground, while the rest of his body was being pushed forward by some unseen force. <span class="mu-b">“Although, I haven’t seen a strain quite like this one. I’ll have to run a few tests.”</span> Strange continued. <span class="mu-b">“Fine with us, magic man.”</span> Cat said absentmindedly. You had a pretty good idea of why she wanted to stay. <span class="mu-r">“Thanks again. And sorry for disturbing you, by the way.”</span> you added. <span class="mu-r">“I didn’t realize you actually, uh…slept. Figured you had a spell or potion so that you could do your work ‘round the clock.”</span> <span class="mu-b">“I do, but I don’t like using them.”</span> Strange confirmed. <span class="mu-b">“Sleep is a valuable commodity these days, and I’d rather not lose it. It’s also good for your mental health. The spells and potions can keep you awake and alert for a long while, but they cannot heal the brain damage that such a decision would cause.”</span> As Strange continued to speak, your attention drifted away from his words and began to latch onto the rustic appearance of the Sanctum. It seemed like it would cost a fortune to live here, and you weren’t entirely sure if the good doctor was keen on paying taxes. Was he capable of hypnotizing the IRS, or was his presence here something that warranted tax exemptions? It was a question to look into for sure. —----- The deeper you went into the Sanctum, the less sense it made. You were certain now that the building was far larger than it had any right to be. The hallways were long and seemingly endless. The winding staircases went up into infinity, and the walls were constantly shifting and folding into one another to lead to secret passageways. You were thoroughly convinced that if you or your friends ever broke in here, you’d quickly find yourself lost, or dead. Strange led you through several rooms. Each one, more fantastical than the last. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YhbBs4j9 Wed 10 Aug 2022 21:19:20 No. 5368882 Report Quoted By:
There was a library where books flew like birds and formed platforms for other guests to step on as they traversed the upper levels. Strange warned you explicitly not to touch any books, and you were properly motivated once you saw what looked like a flock of books ganging up on an old grimoire, and picking it avert savagely. You and Cat stared in horror, and in gross curiosity. There was a museum that displayed nightmarish skeletons for the sorcerer to study. Or maybe they were simply trophies. Either way, you had no desire to see what they had looked like when they were alive and healthy. Anastasia might, though. You’d have to ask the doctor about paying him to be a tour guide someday. The next room was a greenhouse, and strangely enough, it wasn’t your destination. Various plants, vines and tendrils reached out to grab at you as you passed, and you felt your spider sense tingling ever so slightly in the back of your mind. Something, or various “somethings” wanted very much to hurt you in this room. You remained alert, trying not to jump at the flowers that bloomed and turned to face you as if they were watching. Strange didn’t seem to mind, so he must’ve been confident in his ability to prevent any “accidents” from occurring. Finally, you arrived at a lab of some sort. It was somehow the most normal looking room out of all of the ones you’d visited tonight. There were a bunch of oddly shaped beakers and alchemical tools strewn about the tables, but nothing that seemed like it could come alive and kill you at a moment’s notice. The books that lined the walls were distinctly inanimate, and there was a noticeable lack of piranha plants. You relaxed a bit, and pretended not to notice the way that Cat was roaming around the room. If Strange minded at all, he didn’t say anything. —------- Admittedly, the tests and experiments took a bit longer than you’d expected. So much so that you thought that it might’ve been better to drop them off and come back later. The thoroughness with which he examined the fairy flowers was admirable in its own right, but you were sort of hoping that he could cast an appraisal spell on them and tell you exactly what you wanted to know. You rolled up your sleeve, checked your watch, and gawked at it for a moment. Was this thing broken? It says that only 15 minutes have passed since you entered the Sanctum. It felt more like 2 hours and some change. You expected Cat to be as miserable as you were, but she seemed to be having the time of her life. Anything that she pocketed was somehow magically lifted out of her possession and returned to its original position. Strange was apparently perfectly capable of splitting his focus, and had been keeping an eye on the beautiful burglar. At first, the two of you froze in fear, wondering what sort of punishment the sorcerer would mete out as a result of Cat’s actions. (Cont.)
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:YhbBs4j9 Wed 10 Aug 2022 21:20:49 No. 5368884 Report But surprisingly, he didn’t seem all that upset. On the contrary, he and Felicia seemed to be making a game out of it. She would attempt to steal something when she thought he wasn’t paying attention, and he would foil her plans using some magic trick or another.
Sometimes, the stolen property would fly right out of her pockets or cleavage. Other times, it would just melt in her hands and then blink back into existence, exactly where it had been before. It was admittedly very entertaining to watch, but Cat forbade you from watching too closely, lest you give away her cover.
Thankfully, Strange’s experiments didn’t take much longer. Once he was done, he waved you both over.
<span class="mu-b">“The properties of this particular strain are rather fascinating, but not complicated enough for me to seek outside help.”</span> he declared. <span class="mu-b">“There are multiple ways to utilize such rare materials. With specific instructions, you could plant and cultivate them in a plot of land, and their sweet smell would regularly attract fairies, regardless of the realm that they might originate from. The type of fae that arrive, and their reaction to your flowers will vary based on what you plant there along with them.”</span>
That’d be an impressive sight for sure. It would also give you opportunities to freely converse with magical creatures.
<span class="mu-b">“As for their alchemical properties, there are more than a few ways to make use of these flowers.”</span> Strange provided. <span class="mu-b">“They have many applications, such as strengthening certain spells, anointing charms or divination tools, and guiding astral projections. The possibilities are seemingly endless when you know how to handle them correctly.”</span>
What will you say?
>”That’s…honestly more than I was expecting.” >”How likely is it for an amateur to make good use out of something as rare as this?” >”I don’t suppose you’d be willing to teach me how to do any of that, would you?” >”Would it even be a good idea to attract fairies in the first place? I hear they can be pretty mischievous.” >Write-in. Pastebins:
Character Sheet:
https://pastebin.com/1ZihFYSV Equipment and Gear:
https://pastebin.com/WAhveFAd Contacts:
https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
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>>5368884 >”How likely is it for an amateur to make good use out of something as rare as this?” >”Would it even be a good idea to attract fairies in the first place? I hear they can be pretty mischievous.” >you wouldn't happen to have a magic for dummies book do you. Anonymous
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>>5368884 >>”How likely is it for an amateur to make good use out of something as rare as this?” >"But the Fae that would show up would not necessarily be nice in demeanor, I'd guess. Right?" uhhh I don't like it
>"I'm just gonna come out and ask how much would you be willing to pay for the lot? And do pay attention that it comes in an exquisit vintage pirate treasure chest."