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"! But it's not all bad! Your clone brother, Abel Parker, works to protect the city, and potentially help clean up some of your messes. <span class="mu-i">He</span> goes by the name of "Spider-Man"!
Archive:
https://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/qstarchive.html?tags=Max%20Spider%20Quest Last time: As their day out at Central Park comes to a close, Ben and Cindy discuss the possibility of getting her a therapist, and Matt confronts Ben about his allying himself with Silvermane. The following day, Ben and Ember sit down for a nice relaxing breakfast, and Ben introduces the Morlocks to Madame Webb!
And while he intended to help them buy a home, what he didn't expect was for Madame Webb to give them a mansion that was built for Jesus himself!
The meeting wasn't without it's interruptions, however. Thomas Edison called to ask more about Cindy's vibranium suit, and Ember informed him that his girlfriend, Anastasia Kravinoff, was back in town! That alone was enough to convince Ben to leave early and head straight home.
Finally reunited, the two of them try to make up for lost time and go out on patrol together. Only, they weren't expected to run into a superhuman that's seemingly able to create and manipulate an army of candy creatures!
Will Ben be able to walk away from this without any serious injuries or cavities?
Find out more in the latest issue of…<span class="mu-s"><span class="mu-r">MAXIMUM SPIDER QUEST!</span></span>
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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https://pastebin.com/WdcFXD2s 10 Commandments of the Desperados:
https://pastebin.com/Qpr2jVPE Costumes:
https://pastebin.com/5Jie54X2 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Upcoming Events in the Maximum Universe:
https://pastebin.com/DceSEjiR Good luck and have fun!
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 26 Sep 2024 01:10:01 No. 6110914 Report Quoted By:
As a resident of New York, you, and pretty much anyone else who hadn't been living under a rock their whole lives, quickly accepted the fact that the definition of normalcy was constantly being redefined on a daily, and sometimes hourly basis.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 26 Sep 2024 01:11:02 No. 6110915 Report What will you do?
>Tell Ana to get back so that you can melt this stupid golem. >Test your strength and this creature’s durability by hitting it as hard as you can. >Remove the webbing from your hostage’s mouth and ask her to dismiss her goons. >Throw the bound woman over your shoulder and try to lure the crystal golems away from the cops and civilians. >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 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Upcoming Events in the Maximum Universe:
https://pastebin.com/DceSEjiR Anonymous
>>6110915 >Test your strength and this creature’s durability by hitting it as hard as you can. >Write-in. >Use the Programmable Fist Material for the hit. Should be more effective and spare our knuckles.
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>>6110915 >>6110966 Supporting. If that fails then grappling is unlikely to fail us afterward. Our feet can stick to the ground for added leverage, theirs can’t.
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>>6110915 >>Test your strength and this creature’s durability by hitting it as hard as you can. Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 26 Sep 2024 12:47:22 No. 6111183 Report >>6110966 >>6110973 >>6111118 Roll 1d100, bo3! I'll update when I get back home from work,
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Rolled 86 (1d100) >>6111183 Anonymous
Rolled 94 (1d100) >>6111183 Rollin’
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Rolled 21 (1d100) >>6111183 Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Fri 27 Sep 2024 04:29:45 No. 6111707 Report Quoted By:
>>6111279 >>6111367 >>6111679 >94 Taking these! Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Fri 27 Sep 2024 04:57:56 No. 6111716 Report >94 >Smash the other golem, the same way you did its twin. >Let Ana try out the Programmable Fist Material for herself. You doubt she’s seen a weapon like it before. >Allow Ana to handle the remaining golem by herself. You’re interested in seeing how she’ll get herself out of this. >”I’ve already proven that I can take anything that you throw at me, so why don’t you do us both a favor and come quietly?” >”Is that thing supposed to be made of candy too? Because it’s tough as nails. Or diamonds. If we’re gonna continue having these fights in the future, then I’m gonna need you to pick a theme and stick to it.” >Write-in.
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>>6111716 >>Smash the other golem, the same way you did its twin. Anonymous
>>6111716 >Allow Ana to handle the remaining golem by herself. You’re interested in seeing how she’ll get herself out of this. We learned some tracking lets learn some more. Should help with our synergy in the upcoming Hunt.
>Write-in. >Dramatically flex and strike poses for our gawking audience while she fights. We always roll high when we hunt with Ana.
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>>6111716 >”Cast Fist beats Summon Candy Crystal Golem. I haven’t even needed my other spells yet.” >Flex per >>6112066 > Allow Ana to handle the remaining golem by herself. You’re interested in seeing how she’ll get herself out of this. Been thinking more about what another anon said about the one hostage escaping easily. I wonder if this chick is also a candy creation and he’s the one who made her?
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>>6111716 >>Let Ana try out the Programmable Fist Material for herself. You doubt she’s seen a weapon like it before. I dreamt about this actually.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sun 29 Sep 2024 17:56:35 No. 6113323 Report Quoted By:
>>6112066 >>6112213 >Allow Ana to handle the remaining golem by herself. You’re interested in seeing how she’ll get herself out of this. >Dramatically flex and strike poses for our gawking audience while she fights. Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sun 29 Sep 2024 18:31:15 No. 6113349 Report Quoted By:
You briefly considered jumping to Ana’s rescue and smashing that second golem yourself, but you stopped when you actually got a good look at her.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sun 29 Sep 2024 18:32:16 No. 6113350 Report What will you do?
>Interrogate someone before you leave. Someone’s gotta cough up some answers. (Candy Wizard//Hostage) >Give Julia an update on the situation. You’re pretty sure you managed to neutralize the threat, but it couldn’t help to get some confirmation from the support team. >Slip away with Ana before backup arrives. This crime scene is about to get a lot more messy. >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 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Upcoming Events in the Maximum Universe:
https://pastebin.com/DceSEjiR Anonymous
>>6113350 >Interrogate someone before you leave. Someone’s gotta cough up some answers. (Candy Wizard) Ana might be better interrogating the hostage. I’d trust her instinct to sniff out a wolf in sheep’s clothing, and we can tag team by hitting up the candy wizard ourselves.
>Give Julia an update on the situation. You’re pretty sure you managed to neutralize the threat, but it couldn’t help to get some confirmation from the support team. Put her on speaker phone long enough to say hi to the candy wizard at least (and/or join the interrogation), and snap a couple pics of the hostage and the wizard to send along to Julia.
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>>6113350 >>Give Julia an update on the situation. You’re pretty sure you managed to neutralize the threat, but it couldn’t help to get some confirmation from the support team. Anonymous
>>6113350 >Interrogate someone before you leave. Someone’s gotta cough up some answers. (Candy Wizard//Hostage) >Slip away with Ana before backup arrives. This crime scene is about to get a lot more messy. >Give Julia an update on the situation. You’re pretty sure you managed to neutralize the threat, but it couldn’t help to get some confirmation from the support team. Anonymous
>>6113350 >>Interrogate someone before you leave. Someone’s gotta cough up some answers. (Candy Wizard) >"Sugar crystals not enough for you?" >"and girl, what are you doing robbing a jewellery store when you can bring inanimate objects to life with magic? You could be at least a C-lister, but that's like... F-list. Nope, that's something else, forget I said anything." Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Mon 30 Sep 2024 21:16:02 No. 6114064 Report Quoted By:
>>6113538 >>6113682 >>6113824 >>6113915 >Interrogate someone before you leave. Someone’s gotta cough up some answers. (Candy Wizard) >"Sugar crystals not enough for you?" >Give Julia an update on the situation. You’re pretty sure you managed to neutralize the threat, but it couldn’t help to get some confirmation from the support team. Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Mon 30 Sep 2024 22:32:34 No. 6114115 Report Quoted By:
By the time you finished flexing, Ana was already coming over to join you with a shard of crystal that she took from her golem.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Mon 30 Sep 2024 22:33:51 No. 6114118 Report <span class="mu-g">“I thought so too. Where would you like to start?”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“How about you hit up the hostage, and I take the candy wizard? Make sure his story seems straight. I feel like he knows more than he lets on.”</span>
You both shared a nod, turned around with a flap of your cloaks, and moved towards your respective interrogation targets. Yours was still hanging upside down from a web cocoon that you glued to the wall. She was struggling slightly, but seemed to relax when she noticed you coming closer.
<span class="mu-r">“Sugar crystals not enough for you? You can literally create life, and you’re using it to rob jewelry stores? You’ll always be small-time if you keep thinking small.”</span>
She gave you an agitated look and muttered something unintelligible. You thought about antagonizing her further by leaving the gag on, but you were running short on time, and couldn’t afford to stick around for very long.
You tore open the bottom of the cocoon to free her mouth, and she spat out a few stray strands of webbing.
<span class="mu-b">“Ugh, what even is this?”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“You know, I’m not entirely sure myself. I’m thinking about going to see a doctor soon.”</span>
The blonde woman opened her mouth to say something, sputtered from another stray strand of webbing entering her mouth, and then struggled to blow a web flap away from her face.
Out of the goodness of your heart, you moved them away from her face and gave her a moment to compose herself. She didn’t look “grateful” exactly, but she seemed slightly mollified by the small courtesy.
What will you say?
>”Was this really just a smash and grab, or were you after something else?” >”Is making candy minions your only power? I saw you turn your skin to crystal before. What was that about?” >”What were you doing in that jewelry store before? Is that hostage over there your accomplice?” >Loop Julia into this interrogation. She might have something insightful to add. >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 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Upcoming Events in the Maximum Universe:
https://pastebin.com/DceSEjiR Anonymous
>>6114118 >”Name’s Huntsman, by the way. You were wrong place, wrong time when my girlfriend came in and we decided to look for something we could bash without worry. On a different day I could have given you my card first.” Polite introduction.
>”What were you hoping to accomplish out here? Running solo is a risky business, even for a summoner.” Fusion of the accomplice and “after something else” options. We’ll see if she lets slip on either of them and we can follow up from there.
If she opens up at all, I’d toss in
>”If you happen to find yourself not in jail for reasons then track me down. I know a lot of groups, and I’m sure one of them would be a good fit for you.” Always Be Networking.
If she doesn’t,
>Loop Julia into this interrogation. She might have something insightful to add. We can shoot her a picture to start with.
As an aside, I’m thinking of nicknaming her “Candy Queen”. Any other ideas, anons?
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>>6114118 >>”Was this really just a smash and grab, or were you after something else?” Anonymous
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Wed 02 Oct 2024 21:55:42 No. 6115335 Report Quoted By:
>>6114159 >>6115228 >”Name’s Huntsman, by the way. You were wrong place, wrong time when my girlfriend came in and we decided to look for something we could bash without worry. On a different day I could have given you my card first.” ”What were you hoping to accomplish out here? Running solo is a risky business, even for a summoner.”
>”If you happen to find yourself not in jail for reasons then track me down. I know a lot of groups, and I’m sure one of them would be a good fit for you.” >Loop Julia into this interrogation. She might have something insightful to add. Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 03 Oct 2024 00:17:56 No. 6115417 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“Name’s Huntsman, by the way. And you were in the wrong place at the wrong time when my girlfriend over there decided to look for something we could bash without worry.”</span> you explained, all while attaching a webline to a light pole and dangling upside down from it. <span class="mu-r">“On a different day, I could’ve given you my card first.”</span>
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 03 Oct 2024 00:28:32 No. 6115424 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“So, let me get this straight.”</span> you cut in. <span class="mu-r">“You got a guy to help you make your crystal golems, and then caused a panic to attract someone powerful enough to defeat them?”</span>
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 03 Oct 2024 00:31:39 No. 6115428 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“So, let me get this straight.”</span> you cut in. <span class="mu-r">“You got a guy to help you make your crystal golems, and then caused a panic to attract someone powerful enough to defeat them?”</span>
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 03 Oct 2024 00:40:48 No. 6115433 Report You glanced back at Ana, who was currently looming over the Jewish store owner from before. The poor guy looked like he might wet himself. But as he shrank back, the cops in the surrounding area were growing increasingly agitated and territorial.>Try to subtly help Esme escape. With a bit of trickery and some psychically enhanced candy, you think you can find a way to help her slip away. >Pop the gumball in your mouth and wait for something to happen. Hopefully Esme didn't just lie to your face. >Keep the gumball and wait for Esme to contact you in the future. She didn't seem terribly worried about the prospect of breaking out of prison. >Toss away the gumball and forget the whole thing. You're not sure if you want to get involved in whatever the hell this is. >Write-in.
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>>6115433 >Keep the gumball and wait for Esme to contact you in the future. She didn't seem terribly worried about the prospect of breaking out of prison. She said her mind-control gum balls can also be used to share memories. She did not say they could be used to mind control OR to share memories. An important distinction, and one I’d rather not test now.
But she was polite and that matters in our business. It’s enough to keep her in mind, and maybe surprise an opponent who isn’t expecting a mind-meld piece of candy to be shoved in their mouth.
Though if others want to help her slip away then I’m willing to spitball some ideas.
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>>6115433 >>Keep the gumball and wait for Esme to contact you in the future. She didn't seem terribly worried about the prospect of breaking out of prison. Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 03 Oct 2024 21:58:40 No. 6116089 Report Quoted By:
>>6115439 >>6115459 >Keep the gumball and wait for Esme to contact you in the future. She didn't seem terribly worried about the prospect of breaking out of prison. Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 03 Oct 2024 22:23:20 No. 6116109 Report <span class="mu-r">“I’m gonna wait for her to contact me. I’ve got a feeling that this won’t be the last we see of her.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“Won’t that be a little hard to do from the inside of a prison cell? You really think she’s gonna use her <span class="mu-i">one</span> call on you?”</span> Julia asked.
<span class="mu-r">“Something tells me she won’t be staying there for very long.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“Ooookay? Are you ever gonna actually <span class="mu-i">explain</span> these mysterious ‘feelings’ you’ve been having?”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“I’m just listening to my gut, Jules.”</span>
Julia made a frustrated sound.
<span class="mu-r">“I swear, you and Webb with your ‘hunches’...”</span> she mumbled. <span class="mu-r">“Can you at least tell me about the crazy candy lady’s plan? How exactly was she going to ‘destroy the economy’?”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“My guess? It might have something to do with the synthetic diamonds she’s been popping out. I’m sure the police will take care of everything from here.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“Only time will tell.”</span> Julia said in a nonchalant manner. <span class="mu-r">“Thanks for handling that, by the way. Things could’ve gotten messy if we left her alone.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“Things are already looking pretty messy from where I’m standing.”</span> you said, raising your leg to brush wet cookie crumbs from your foot.
<span class="mu-r">“Oh, come on. I bet you were having the time of your life out there. I can only imagine how many food-related jokes you threw out.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“Not as many as I would've liked, but I take your meaning.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“What’re you gonna do now? Are you and your ‘partner’ coming back to the mansion, or are you staying out on patrol?”</span> she asked.
What will you say?
>”I’m already out here, so I might as well check and see what else is going on in the area. Picking up on anything interesting?” >”I’ll give Sable a call and see if we can’t have that interview later today when she isn’t busy. Can you let the Morlocks know to meet us at her base?” >”I need to see a guy about a vibranium shipment. It’ll probably turn into a whole big thing where I end up calling in the rest of my team. You know how it is.” >”Nah, we’re turning in early. If someone asks, I’m not home.” >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 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Upcoming Events in the Maximum Universe:
https://pastebin.com/DceSEjiR Anonymous
>>6116109 >>”I’m already out here, so I might as well check and see what else is going on in the area. Picking up on anything interesting?” Anonymous
>>6116109 >”I’m already out here, so I might as well check and see what else is going on in the area. Picking up on anything interesting?” Sure, let’s see what else is going on.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sat 05 Oct 2024 20:44:47 No. 6117353 Report Quoted By:
>>6116334 >>6116825 >”I’m already out here, so I might as well check and see what else is going on in the area. Picking up on anything interesting?” Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sat 05 Oct 2024 22:12:01 No. 6117393 Report <span class="mu-r">“I’m already out here, so I might as well check and see what else is going on in the area. Picking up on anything interesting?”</span>>Go after the gentleman thief. You're about to ruin his perfect record. >Investigate the murder case. If someone's going after gang-affiliated criminals, then they might become a problem for you and Silvermane later on. >Chase down that big dog and put a leash on it! You've gotta make sure that your kid's school is as safe as possible. >Check in with Spidey. Julia said that Abe was running an errand for her. Maybe you can help him finish it faster. >Write-in.
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>>6117393 >>Chase down that big dog and put a leash on it! You've gotta make sure that your kid's school is as safe as possible. Anonymous
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>>6117393 >>Go after the gentleman thief. You're about to ruin his perfect record. Anonymous
>>6117393 >Chase down that big dog and put a leash on it! You've gotta make sure that your kid's school is as safe as possible. It’d be a little amusing to show up near the school in costume and sign some autographs for Cindy’s non-hero friends.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Mon 07 Oct 2024 16:20:04 No. 6118647 Report Quoted By:
>>6117643 >>6117858 >Chase down that big dog and put a leash on it! You've gotta make sure that your kid's school is as safe as possible. Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Mon 07 Oct 2024 17:33:46 No. 6118694 Report <span class="mu-g">“Are you already finished with your interrogation?”</span> Ana asked, suddenly coming up behind you without making any noise whatsoever.>Ben >Cindy >Write-in. (Within reason, of course)
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>>6118694 >>Cindy I was actually meaning to suggest that.
Quest has kinda dipped in personal interest.
protag change to Cindy through maybe half of the gangwar arc could certainly freshen things up a little.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Mon 07 Oct 2024 18:31:32 No. 6118720 Report >>6118715 That's very possible if the other players are okay with it! I've got a nice Cindy-centric arc coming up soon, and there's enough content prepared to play things from her perspective if that's something you're interested in.
I also plan on spicing things up with some new destinations to travel to within the city. Anonymous
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>>6118694 >Cindy We can be on the receiving end of The Huntsman and his quips? That sounds interesting.
>>6118715 >>6118720 I’d be okay with some more party-centric mechanics where we switch from Ben to others he’s involved with in certain scenarios.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Tue 08 Oct 2024 22:05:24 No. 6119267 Report Quoted By:
>>6118715 >>6118849 >>6118818 >>6118995 >Cindy It's unanimous! Writing...
>>6118849 I'll keep that in mind as a potential mechanic going forward! It would be fun to write from different perspectives.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Wed 09 Oct 2024 02:54:18 No. 6119419 Report Quoted By:
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Wed 09 Oct 2024 02:58:40 No. 6119423 Report Quoted By:
Just the other day, you nearly tore your locker door off of its hinges! This, of course, hadn't gone unnoticed by your fellow classmates. By the time fifth period rolled around, there were already jokes and rumors flying around about “The Karate Kid Hulking Out”.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Wed 09 Oct 2024 03:04:20 No. 6119428 Report Quoted By:
Khonshu turned his boney bird head to stare up at you.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Wed 09 Oct 2024 03:53:14 No. 6119457 Report Quoted By:
You didn’t stay long enough to hear your god’s disapproval. There was a marked change in your dynamic ever since you got your voice back. You weren't sure if he appreciated the new, chattier version of you, but you weren't sure that you cared either. Did that count as sacrilege?
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Wed 09 Oct 2024 04:02:34 No. 6119460 Report <span class="mu-s">“I was, but I had to go to the nurse because I wasn’t feeling well, and my next class is kinda far, so I thought I’d beat traffic by heading there a little early.”</span>>"The boot was giving me a rash so I took it off and tried to limp back to my dorm room for some ointment." >"I'm seeing this new doctor that offered me an 'experimental treat', and its working wonders so far! She did mention some 'worrying' side effects, though..." >"Actually, I think that dog outside is mine. He misses me ever since I moved away from home, and I think he came looking for me." >Stall him until the bell rings, and then disappear among your fellow classmates. >Write-in.
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>>6119460 >>"Actually, I think that dog outside is mine. He misses me ever since I moved away from home, and I think he came looking for me." Anonymous
>>6119460 >"The boot was giving me a rash so I took it off and tried to limp back to my dorm room for some ointment." Anonymous
>>6119460 >"I'm seeing this new doctor that offered me an 'experimental treat', and its working wonders so far! She did mention some 'worrying' side effects, though..." Delirium and hallucinations. The most interesting ones today were a skeletal raven in the nurses office and Spiderman out front with a big black dog. Pretty sure those aren’t real, but at least it’s temporary!
The black dog thing could be seen as an excuse to see a hero, while the ointment excuse contradicts our initial one of beating the crowd a bit.
I can see another BS excuse that we didn’t find the boot ointment and can’t afford another trip to the nurse’s office so we left it behind and we’re hoofing it. If we get a three-way tie I’ll break for the boot vote on that basis.
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>>6119460 >>"The boot was giving me a rash so I took it off and tried to limp back to my dorm room for some ointment." Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Wed 09 Oct 2024 22:21:44 No. 6119736 Report Quoted By:
>>6119531 >>6119578 >>6119665 >"The boot was giving me a rash so I took it off and tried to limp back to my dorm room for some ointment." Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 10 Oct 2024 02:58:18 No. 6119884 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-s">“The boot was giving me a rash, so I took it off and tried to limp back to my dorm room for some ointment.”</span> you said, a note of genuine embarrassment in your voice.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 10 Oct 2024 03:00:52 No. 6119887 Report Quoted By:
You decided to wait until he was done signing his latest autograph, though. Just so you didn't seem overeager.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 10 Oct 2024 03:04:39 No. 6119894 Report Quoted By:
You decided to wait until he was done signing his latest autograph, though. Just so you didn’t seem overeager.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 10 Oct 2024 03:05:56 No. 6119898 Report Your hand found multiple tags, some of them made of wood, stone and silver. None of them had any names on them, but–
Wait. Were these…charms?
<span class="mu-s">“Where did you come from?”</span>
<span class="mu-i">“It is an honor to meet you, Cindy Moon.”</span>
You locked eyes with the dog, watching as he opened his mouth to utter words that should have been impossible for him to articulate. His jaws simply opened and closed.
You glanced up at Ana, but she didn’t look like she had heard anything strange.
<span class="mu-i">“I was sent by your grandmother to retrieve you, and bring you to the Monster Metropolis.”</span>
You gave him a confused look.
<span class="mu-s">“That’s impossible. My grandma died when I was little.”</span> you whispered back, earning you a curious look from Ana.
<span class="mu-i">“I understand your confusion, but I can assure you that she is alive and well. And now, she has requested your presence.”</span>
Your mind raced as you considered the implications of this dog's words. Your grandma was still alive? Why would she send a dog? Was she in trouble, or was this some kind of elaborate trap?
And what the hell was a “Monster Metropolis”?
What will you say/do?
>”What the hell is Monster Metropolis? Where is it, and why is my grandmother suddenly alive and living there?” >”What's your name? I see a lot of stuff on this collar, but no name-tag.” >”Is she in danger? What's the emergency?” >”Whatever you are, you sound smart. Couldn't you have found a better way to contact me?” >"I'm gonna need some proof before I ditch school to follow a random talking dog." >"We shouldn't talk about this here. Maybe you could like, run off, and I could chase after you?" >Write-in. Pastebins:
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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 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Upcoming Events in the Maximum Universe:
https://pastebin.com/DceSEjiR Anonymous
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>>6119898 >>"I'm gonna need some proof before I ditch school to follow a random talking dog." Anonymous
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>>6119898 >”What's your name? I see a lot of stuff on this collar, but no name-tag.” Better than calling him “dog” all the time. If he says he doesn’t have a name then I say it’s now Shaggy. Thoughts from others?
>"I'm gonna need some proof before I ditch school to follow a random talking dog." We may not have any enemies who would want to trap us in a way this convoluted, but Khonshu might, and a missing family connection is obvious bait. Makes sense to press a little harder.
>”If this isn’t an emergency then my grandmother will need to wait until my current guardian is available to accompany me.” If this is going to be a meet-and-greet with family then our current family should be with us. He has that right.
I’m a little soured on this whole thing even if it’s legit. A once-thought-dead grandma “requesting our presence” like we’re being invited to a ball? If she wants us to drop what we’re doing to make time for a family summons then what’s her excuse for failing to notice her kid died and left an orphaned granddaughter until now? She has more responsibility towards us than Ben did, yet there’s no acknowledgement of that by inviting him?
I may have words for grandma later depending on her excuses.
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>>6119898 >"We shouldn't talk about this here. Maybe you could like, run off, and I could chase after you?" Uhhh, we are already known as the 'Karate Kid' against our will. Better not be seen having full conversations with a dog.
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>>6119898 >>6120285 Know what, I’ll support this first. Could also have the dog steal something from us.
Not like everything else I voted for can’t be said later.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Fri 11 Oct 2024 22:12:18 No. 6120946 Report Sorry for the delay! It was my birthday yesterday!
>>6120285 >>6120293 >"We shouldn't talk about this here. Maybe you could like, run off, and I could chase after you?" Taking these, first. Writing...
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>>6120946 Happy birthday, Scorekeeper!
>Pic The child in the back is clearly an alternate universe Cindy who is tired of Ben skimping on real performers by hiring himself for all her parties.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sat 12 Oct 2024 00:12:41 No. 6121022 Report Quoted By:
>>6120955 Thanks! I love that headcanon!
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sat 12 Oct 2024 00:16:40 No. 6121024 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-s">“We shouldn't talk about this here.”</span> you said, glancing between Ana and the dog. <span class="mu-s">“Maybe you could run off, and I could chase after you?”</span>
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sat 12 Oct 2024 00:20:43 No. 6121027 Report Quoted By:
Immediately afterwards, the black dog’s features curled into a vicious snarl, and he lunged at you, breaking free from Ana’s grasp! Had you not been prepared for it, you might’ve grabbed his throat reflexively. But that would’ve defeated the purpose of the entire ruse. So, you fell back on your butt and let out a pained cry as the dog's jaws locked onto the bandaged part of your arm.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sat 12 Oct 2024 00:22:53 No. 6121029 Report Quoted By:
You smiled at him.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sat 12 Oct 2024 00:27:40 No. 6121034 Report <span class="mu-i">“Family tradition, I suppose. Your grandmother does roughly the same thing. Although, I’m guessing that your mother was waiting to tell you until you reached an appropriate age.”</span>
You squinted at him.
<span class="mu-s">“Alright. Say I do believe you…”</span> you went on. <span class="mu-s">“Why’re you-”</span>
Your next question was interrupted by the sound of Ben’s phone ringing. Everyone glanced at him.
<span class="mu-r">“It’s your school. I should take this.”</span> he said, still sounding like he was in a sour mood.
You nodded your understanding and he stepped away for a moment. After a moment, you returned your attention to Shaggy.
What will you say?
>”What the hell is Monster Metropolis? Where is it, and why is my grandmother suddenly alive and living there?” >”Is my grandmother in danger? What's the emergency?” >"Why did my grandmother wait this long to contact me? Why haven't I heard from her until now?" >What are you actually supposed to be? Like, what species?" >"If I'm going anywhere with you, Ben's coming with me. And Ana too." >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 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Upcoming Events in the Maximum Universe:
https://pastebin.com/DceSEjiR Anonymous
>>6121034 If you have many names yet don’t give one, an additional one will be assigned. Shaggy brought it on himself.
>”What the hell is Monster Metropolis? Where is it, and why is my grandmother suddenly alive and living there?” >"Why did my grandmother wait this long to contact me? Why haven't I heard from her until now?" >”If I go there without Ben then he’ll probably ground me for the rest of my life. And find a way to do it in the afterlife. Will you be joining, Ana?” >“…Past tense, not present. You two already know. How long?” Probably for the better Ben is on a call so he can avoid hearing the last question.
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>>6121034 >”What the hell is Monster Metropolis? Where is it, and why is my grandmother suddenly alive and living there?” >”Is my grandmother in danger? What's the emergency?” >"What are you actually supposed to be? Like, what species?" >"If I'm going anywhere with you, Ben's coming with me. And Ana too." >Write-in. >"Who are you to my grandmother, what is your relation? Servant, lieutenant, employee, bodyguard, carrier pigeon, familiar?" I actually don't want to hear the excuses about no contact second hand. We can hear them directly I think, maybe there was a good reason but I doubt it.
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>>6121080 Fair, I had been thinking that earlier and voted against my own thought process. I’ll drop my own vote for it.
I’d still like advance warning on how long they’ve known since it might be a gut punch in itself, and asking that now gives us time to get over any kneejerk reaction if it sounds bad.
I’d also wondered if Ben knowing now would be better or worse. He’s already upset, it could harden him too much in the initial meeting. Cindy is more level-headed right now, whereas she might be more upset later. I ended up voting to hear it without him and we can mention it if it’s not long from their perspective. Having him calm down would be good if we can find reasons for it.
If there’s timey-wimey shit involved then I’d clarify it as their time, not ours.
>>6121034 >>6121046 +1 to the other write-in, -1 to the “why wait so long” vote.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sun 13 Oct 2024 14:25:36 No. 6122144 Report Quoted By:
>>6121046 >>6121080 >>6121225 >>6121451 >”What the hell is Monster Metropolis? Where is it, and why is my grandmother suddenly alive and living there?” >”Is my grandmother in danger? What's the emergency?” >"What are you actually supposed to be? Like, what species?" >"Who are you to my grandmother, what is your relation? Servant, lieutenant, employee, bodyguard, carrier pigeon, familiar?" >”If I go there without Ben then he’ll probably ground me for the rest of my life. And find a way to do it in the afterlife. Will you be joining, Ana?” >“…Past tense, not present. You two already know. How long?” Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sun 13 Oct 2024 14:44:23 No. 6122152 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-s">“What the hell is ‘Monster Metropolis’, and why is my grandmother suddenly alive and living there?”</span>
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sun 13 Oct 2024 14:45:56 No. 6122153 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-s">“I'm human.”</span> you stated simply.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sun 13 Oct 2024 14:47:27 No. 6122155 Report <span class="mu-r">“Oh, I'll sue! Believe me, I've got money to spare.”</span> Ben declared.
You glanced over at him and shook your head. He was overselling it.
<span class="mu-s">“If I go there without Ben, then he’ll probably ground me for the rest of my life. And find a way to do it in the afterlife.”</span> you added.
Shaggy’s eyes drifted over to the man ranting and raving over the phone.
<span class="mu-i">“This is the man who’s been taking care of you? I have no problems with him accompanying you, then.”</span> he easily agreed.
You nodded, glad that he didn’t try to fight you on the matter.
<span class="mu-s">“Will you be coming too, Ana?”</span>
The Huntress’ eyes focused on you once more.
<span class="mu-g">“To this ‘Monster Metropolis’, you mean? I would very much like to see it for myself, yes.”</span>
<span class="mu-s">“Good. Because I could use the backup.”</span>
The two of you exchanged a brief smile.
<span class="mu-i">“This one seems dangerous, though. She’s got the smell of a predator.”</span> Shaggy remarked.
<span class="mu-s">“Why am I the only one who can understand you?”</span> you said.
<span class="mu-i">“I’m using a charm to make our conversation private. I'll stop using it as soon as we find the Mask Maker.”</span>
You gave him a blank look.
<span class="mu-s">“The…’Mask Maker’?”</span>
<span class="mu-i">“She and another monster accompanied me on this trip, but both have gone missing. It is my duty to find them and bring them back, but I fear that I'm going to need your help.”</span>
What will you say?
>”Why didn't you just lead with that? If a monster is loose in the city, then I think that kinda takes priority over delivering a message from my grandma.” >”What kind of monsters are they?” >”How’d you lose track of them if you came here together?” >”I think we might need some more backup.” (Invite someone else to come along.) >”Fine. Let's just get this over with.” >Write-in. Pastebins:
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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 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Upcoming Events in the Maximum Universe:
https://pastebin.com/DceSEjiR Anonymous
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>>6122155 Oof. Not good news, unfortunately. With everything else we’ve heard I’m sure the excuse is going to be that reaching out to us would put us in danger of grandma’s “topside” enemies since they’d know a connection exists, and the Monster Metropolis is too dangerous for her to be brought into it. Except when grandma needs help, of course.
>Ana smells like a predator Well, yeah. There’s a chance she’s even an archetype related to it. Just don’t be prey and you’ll be fine!
>”What kind of monsters are they?” >”How well-behaved are they? If they might hurt people without supervision then you should have led with that.” General info. I’m not going to assume that just because they’re “monsters” that they’ll be causing havoc… but I could be wrong.
>”How’d you lose track of them if you came here together?” Teleportation shenanigans?
>”Fine. What’s the best ways to track them?” Move on afterward.
Do we bring in our sidekick? If she helps us track down the monsters then she’ll want to join us in the trip to the MM. Orchestrating a coup of a political faction seems a tad bit more dangerous than the beating street thugs, but having Ben and Ana along reduces the risk while giving her a better idea of the real shit heroes can get up to.
I don’t think Cindy knows anyone else who would be good for this stuff. Maybe Black Cat? There’d be interesting stuff to steal, and if we can’t kill Skul then infiltration and theft could be more important. Maybe Ben would reach to the Morlocks since it involves us, too.
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>>6122155 >>”What kind of monsters are they?” >>”How’d you lose track of them if you came here together?” Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Mon 14 Oct 2024 14:39:38 No. 6122954 Report Hey guys, I just wanted to let you know that I'll be out of town for the rest of this week. I'm visiting my loved ones, so I won't be able to update as often, or with the proper formatting. But I'll still try my best to update whenever I get a moment to get some writing done!
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>>6122954 No worries, Scorekeeper! Hope you enjoy the trip up to family.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:Ldqtnv2r Thu 17 Oct 2024 20:26:55 No. 6124779 Report Quoted By:
>>6123744 Thanks! I'm gonna post the update in a moment. Just wanted to make absolutely sure that the format won't work here.
[red]Testing[/red]
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:Ldqtnv2r Thu 17 Oct 2024 20:29:43 No. 6124781 Report “What kind of monsters are they?”>”I'm trying to figure out what I should say to my grandma when I see her. I don't know if I should yell at her or have a touching family reunion.” >”Shaggy said that I didn’t smell completely human. What if I've been a ‘monster’ all this time?” >”Why don’t we talk about how you're doing? You seemed pretty upset earlier.” >”My grandmother knows about what happened to my parents. To her own daughter. And she's acting like she doesn't care!” >"It's nothing. I'll tell you later." >Write-in.
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>>6124781 >”Shaggy said that I didn’t smell completely human. What if I've been a ‘monster’ all this time?” Not the biggest real issue, but maybe the one we can dig into the most now. It might explain our ability to sometimes command creatures.
I’d also accept
>”Why didn’t my parents live in this Metropolis? Was it by choice? Did my dad know? Did my any of them hate the other side? Is that why she never reached out and my mother never taught me about this? I’ll get to hear my grandmother’s side, but not my parents.” We’ll get answers to a lot of other questions, but it may be biased. We don’t have anything available to un-bias it though. Not unless Khonshu can phone a friend to get some answers from mom and dad.
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>>6124781 >”Shaggy said that I didn’t smell completely human. What if I've been a ‘monster’ all this time?” We told the Silvertongue to return her voice 'as is' but who knows if it actually did. The 'disney princess' effect might be from that.
>”My grandmother knows about what happened to my parents. To her own daughter. And she's acting like she doesn't care!” Switch to sign language for this. Who knows what Shaggy might be reporting back.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Tue 22 Oct 2024 22:46:36 No. 6127553 Report Quoted By:
Finally back from my vacation! Sorry for the wait!
>>6125235 >>6125403 >”Shaggy said that I didn’t smell completely human. What if I've been a ‘monster’ all this time?” Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Wed 23 Oct 2024 01:08:14 No. 6127594 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-s">“Shaggy said that I didn’t smell ‘completely human’. What if I’ve been a ‘monster’ all this time, without even knowing it?”</span>
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Wed 23 Oct 2024 01:13:58 No. 6127598 Report <span class="mu-s">“We’re following <span class="mu-i">her</span> now.”</span> you confirmed.>Grab a sledgehammer and teach that stone creature a lesson. >Get in between both monsters and try to talk them down. There's no reason you can't settle things peacefully. >Help Ben and Ana evacuate the site before anyone gets hurt. >Write-in.
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>>6127598 >Get in between both monsters and try to talk them down. There's no reason you can't settle things peacefully. Welcome back! I’m not actually convinced we can “talk” them down, but shouting at them like they’re bad dogs may work given our sometimes-funny voice.
Is there a missing section describing the monsters? All we see is the debris so far. Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Wed 23 Oct 2024 04:48:47 No. 6127786 Report >>6127606 There's no missing section. The monsters are somewhat obscured by the debris, as well as this "Veil". You'll get a better look at the action once you get a little closer. Anonymous
>>6127606 +1
But also keep make sure not to get caught in the crossfire if they won't cooperate. We are injured after all.
I think these are the new characters:
>Dog: Shaggy -> Samjogku - Three-legged dog - Shapeshifter
>Minions: Mask Maker -> Limbo Demon - Black Magic
Hi-Vo -> Tulpa - Electricity Being
>Alien: Gorgolla -> Silicon-based lifeform - Stoneskin
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 24 Oct 2024 01:17:23 No. 6128261 Report Quoted By:
>>6127606 >>6128175 >Get in between both monsters and try to talk them down. There's no reason you can't settle things peacefully. Taking these. Writing...
>>6128175 That's right!
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 24 Oct 2024 02:09:32 No. 6128303 Report Quoted By:
Without most of your usual gadgets, you felt woefully underprepared for an encounter of this magnitude. You might be able to squeak out a win with Ben and Ana's help, but…
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 24 Oct 2024 02:11:19 No. 6128305 Report <span class="mu-b">“Oh, we made it work. Long distance relationships are pretty manageable these days.”</span>
Your head moved back and forth between the hulking behemoths. It was like watching an oversized middle schooler squabble with a statue.
<span class="mu-s">“Alright, that's enough!”</span> you shouted.
Both of them finally remembered that you were still there, and turned to stare down at you.
<span class="mu-s">“I didn’t come here to banish you, Gorgolla. I just need the two of you to break it up before somebody gets hurt.”</span>
Hi-Vo opened his mouth, and you cut him off before he got a chance to say something stupid.
<span class="mu-s">“Someone who <span class="mu-i">isn't</span> 50 feet tall!”</span>
He closed his mouth. You nodded approvingly and turned to look up at the gargoyle.
<span class="mu-s">“Gorgolla, what exactly did you do to warrant ‘banishment'?”</span>
<span class="mu-b">“He tried to take over the world! Multiple times!”</span> Hi-Vo cut in.
You were about to tell the energy creature that you weren't talking to him, when Gorgolla spoke.
<span class="mu-i">“That was a long time ago by human standards.”</span> he reasoned.
<span class="mu-b">“That doesn't make it any better!”</span> Hi-Vo exclaimed.
These two were starting to give you a headache. Maybe you weren't cut out for this “mediation” stuff.
What will you say?
>”Did you seriously try to take over the world? Are you like an alien invader, or something?” >”If it was that long ago, then there’s a chance that he’s changed. We can’t just banish people for all eternity for some stuff they did in the past. No matter how terrible.” >”Isn’t there some sort of ‘Monster Judge Judy’ we can take him to? Don’t they have courts down there in Monster Metropolis?” >”What exactly happens to someone when they get banished?” >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 The Huntsman’s Travel Guide:
https://pastebin.com/PU6LWsip Upcoming Events in the Maximum Universe:
https://pastebin.com/DceSEjiR Anonymous
>>6127786 Ah, I had thought the veil was fully shattered earlier, not partially. I’m tracking now.
>>6128175 This also helped! Mostly because I’d forgotten the individual monster types.
It was later overshadowed by the changeling joke, which got a chuckle out of me. >>6128305 >”Alright, if you make a decent case with me then I’ll try to vouch for you later. After someone explains more about how I’m part of all this, I guess.” If he’s reformed then I’d hope he’s able to sit down long enough to explain his situation to his sudden overworked(?) public (??) case worker(???) that’s now present.
>”Did you seriously try to take over the world? Are you like an alien invader, or something?” I’m more curious about the “how” and “when” myself.
>”Isn’t there some sort of ‘Monster Judge Judy’ we can take him to? Don’t they have courts down there in Monster Metropolis?” Is her grandmom the sole court of appeal or something.
>”What exactly happens to someone when they get banished?” Part of the joke is missing, something like “You haven’t met my mother, you’ve been in a cell for 200 years!” Anonymous
>>6128305 >”What exactly happens to someone when they get banished?” >”Did you seriously try to take over the world? Are you like an alien invader, or something?” No one accidentally tries to take over the world multiple times. And if it was long ago by human standards but not his own then has he learned his lesson? Doesn't really 'seem' repentant.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 24 Oct 2024 22:39:44 No. 6128767 Report Quoted By:
>>6128330 >>6128750 >”What exactly happens to someone when they get banished?” >”Did you seriously try to take over the world? Are you like an alien invader, or something?” Taking these. Writing...
>>6128330 Damn, you're right!
Here's the whole bit:
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<span class="mu-b">“Yeah? Well this weakling's been cleaning your clock for the past hour.”</span> Hi-Vo said, pointing a thumb back at himself.
<span class="mu-i">“That would be an overly generous interpretation of your performance thus far.”</span> Gorgolla observed.
<span class="mu-b">“That's not what your mom said last night.”</span> he shot back.
<span class="mu-i">"I haven't seen my mother in several hundred years. I somehow doubt that she would come all the way from Stonus V to see a pathetic creature such as yourself."</span> Gorgolla replied, his hands clenched into fists.
<span class="mu-b">“Oh, we made it work. Long distance relationships are pretty manageable these days.”</span>
Your head moved back and forth between the hulking behemoths. It was like watching an oversized middle schooler squabble with a statue.
<span class="mu-s">“Alright, that's enough!”</span> you shouted.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Fri 25 Oct 2024 00:56:39 No. 6128833 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-s">“What exactly happens to someone when they get banished?”</span>
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Fri 25 Oct 2024 01:03:55 No. 6128839 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“You look like you’ve got this under control.”</span> Ben signed.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Fri 25 Oct 2024 01:08:28 No. 6128841 Report Quoted By:
Her eyes were hidden behind a pair of purple shades, but you were certain she was looking <span class="mu-i">straight</span> at you. You prepared yourself to catch whatever she shot at you, but the projectile never came. Not towards you, at least.>Float helplessly. >Scream your head off and flail around wildly.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Fri 25 Oct 2024 01:12:27 No. 6128844 Report Then…you heard cawing.>(Turn to Gorgolla) “Help us get out of here, and I’ll see about getting that banishment lifted.” >Shout something else. Maybe it’ll work again. (Write-in.) >Utter a short prayer to Khonshu, and clutch your magic mummy hand. You’re not sure what it does, but you’ll take buckets of blood over a useless bandage. >Make a b-line for the archer girl’s ship. She’s pretty much controlling the battlefield from up there. >Have Ben cover you while you search for Ana, the Mask Maker and Shaggy. They’re probably fighting their own battle right about now. >Write-in.
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>>6128844 >Utter a short prayer to Khonshu, and clutch your magic mummy hand. You’re not sure what it does, but you’ll take buckets of blood over a useless bandage. Cast Fist. Or Khonshu's Hand. Throw out a mummy wrapped hand that grasp things remotely, should suffice as a grappling hook since we are missing one.
>Make a b-line for the archer girl’s ship. She’s pretty much controlling the battlefield from up there. Anonymous
>>6128844 Unrelated to the vote, I looked up Khonshu again noticed this time that he’s invoked for protection against wild animals and to bless friendly ones. Our “charm” powers may be an extension of Khonshu and our own lineage. So that’s neat.
More related, them not being recognized by anyone is pretty weird. Mercs that our grandmother’s enemy has hired out maybe?
>(Turn to Gorgolla) “Help us get out of here, and I’ll see about getting that banishment lifted.” If we lose, he can switch sides again. Better to get out legit than to bust loose though.
>Utter a short prayer to Khonshu, and clutch your magic mummy hand. You’re not sure what it does, but you’ll take buckets of blood over a useless bandage. Grappling hook? Shame Amumu probably doesn’t exist yet, skill shot stuns could also be up her alley.
>Make a b-line for the archer girl’s ship. She’s pretty much controlling the battlefield from up there. If the birds harass us, I’d yell
>Fly away! to see if they’ll scatter. I assume Nordic girl would keep them from attacking an ally.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sun 27 Oct 2024 17:04:46 No. 6130327 Report Quoted By:
>>6128858 >>6129187 >Utter a short prayer to Khonshu, and clutch your magic mummy hand. You’re not sure what it does, but you’ll take buckets of blood over a useless bandage. >Make a b-line for the archer girl’s ship. She’s pretty much controlling the battlefield from up there. Taking these. Writing...
>>6129187 Nice observation!
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sun 27 Oct 2024 18:09:25 No. 6130366 Report Quoted By:
Despite all the attention on you–despite all the sudden arrivals and everything around you exploding, you found yourself reflecting on your mother's words of wisdom.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sun 27 Oct 2024 18:13:49 No. 6130374 Report Quoted By:
Almost on cue, Ben slammed into one of the dropships and ripped one of their cannons straight out of its socket. You gave him an appreciative nod and continued running. More projectiles came flying from all sides. You expertly wove, dove and slid through them, closely following the path that Khonshu had laid out for you. And every few seconds or so, your hand would shoot out to snatch a projectile out of the air of its own volition.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sun 27 Oct 2024 18:16:41 No. 6130377 Report Quoted By:
Almost on cue, Ben slammed into one of the dropships and ripped one of their cannons straight out of its socket. You gave him an appreciative nod and continued running. More projectiles came flying from all sides. You expertly wove, dove and slid through them, closely following the path that Khonshu had laid out for you. And every few seconds or so, your hand would shoot out to snatch a projectile out of the air of its own volition.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sun 27 Oct 2024 18:17:42 No. 6130378 Report What will you do?>Use the bow to take out the ships’ engines. >Try to shoot the crow girl out of the sky with Ben’s help. >Snipe the soldiers from your vantage point with the archer’s trick arrows. You’re not entirely sure what they do, but you’re a fast learner. >Unsheathe your new sword and descend upon the unsuspecting soldiers. >Use your sword to break into the cockpit and take the pilot hostage. >Write-in.
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>>6130378 >Secure the archer. You’d like some answers when this is all done, and you don’t want someone snatching her away. >Try to shoot the crow girl out of the sky with Ben’s help. If we can bind her in mummy wrap, we can get Ben to web her to the ground so she can’t be picked up and carried away easily. The double wrapping will make it hard for her to escape on her own as well. If we can’t detach our wrapping in full then having Ben web her is the best option.
Getting his help makes it natural to start coordinating with him on a new capture target right afterward.
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>>6130378 >Try to shoot the crow girl out of the sky with Ben’s help. >Snipe the soldiers from your vantage point with the archer’s trick arrows. You’re not entirely sure what they do, but you’re a fast learner. Better use these arrows up. Don't want the archer to pull some remote detonator out of her boot.
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>>6130628 Ah. Good call, I’ll back using the trick arrows as well then. Better to have them in or by the enemy than us.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Tue 29 Oct 2024 22:43:40 No. 6131693 Report Quoted By:
>>6130628 >>6130876 >Try to shoot the crow girl out of the sky with Ben’s help. >Snipe the soldiers from your vantage point with the archer’s trick arrows. You’re not entirely sure what they do, but you’re a fast learn Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Wed 30 Oct 2024 01:35:41 No. 6131766 Report Quoted By:
You grabbed an arrow, drew back the bowstring, aimed at one of the masked mercenaries and loosed. The flat tip of the arrow landed just below his shoulder-blades, and a sheet of ice began spreading from the tip to encase his entire body. The man was frozen solid within only a handful of seconds!
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Wed 30 Oct 2024 01:40:31 No. 6131769 Report Quoted By:
Ben then proceeded to crouch down and crawl across the battlefield like an actual spider! Your eyes tracked him closely as he clambered over to a panicking mercenary and pounced on him.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Wed 30 Oct 2024 01:43:02 No. 6131773 Report The arrow buried itself in the guy’s shoulder, and the force of it spun him around until he fell on his back. Nothing else happened.
<span class="mu-s">“‘Arrow’ arrow.”</span>
Ben glanced back at him, and then back at you. He gave you a thumbs up. You returned it with a wink.
You got lucky there. If you kept messing around with these things, you might seriously hurt someone.
You quickly fired another sharp arrow at a target adjacent to Ana.
“Someone that you actually care about” you mentally corrected.
So, in order to avoid friendly fire…you should aim at someone who isn’t <span class="mu-i">near</span> any of your friends.
You directed your gaze to the skies. The bird girl was still trading blows with Hi-Vo at a distance. She’d successfully managed to lock him by absorbing his energy output, and her birds were doing a decent job of harassing him by swooping down and pecking at his eyes.
You scanned the area for Gorgolla…and saw him fleeing the scene, not even looking back. You were a bit disappointed, but not very surprised. He saw a way out and he took it. You would have ttime to worry about him later.
With that out of your mind, you refocused your attention on bird girl. Out of everyone, she was the biggest danger right now.
Which arrow will you use on her?
>Green capsule arrow >Bulbous-tip arrow >Criss-crossing line arrow >Glowing blue-tipped arrow >Flashbang arrow >Sonic arrow >Seemingly mundane arrow >Pepper Spray arrow >Random arrow >Let the mummy hand choose. >Fire a handful. (Which ones?) >Fire all of them! Pastebins:
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>>6131773 >Fire a handful. (Which ones?) Sonic followed by flashbang followed by bulbous arrow. First two to disrupt the flock and the fighter, last one since it seems like it’ll either explode or engulf her.
Green capsule makes me think of the green portal they’re taking back home, and I’d prefer a capture instead of sending her away. Glowing blue tip seems like another electrical-like one and she’s tanking that just fine. Criss-crossing line might be another bola-like one? I’m okay with adding that to the mix if wanted.
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>>6131773 Heeeeey, we are on a Cindy Arc now? Been a while.
>>6131777 +1
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 31 Oct 2024 22:19:37 No. 6132976 Report Quoted By:
>>6131777 >>6132962 >Fire a handful. (Which ones?) >Sonic arrow >Flashbang arrow >Bulbous arrow Taking these. Writing...
>>6132962 We are! And welcome back!
There will be key moments where you'll be presented with the option of swapping between Ben and Cindy in order to experience the arc from their perspective.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Fri 01 Nov 2024 00:57:29 No. 6133073 Report Quoted By:
You grabbed a sonic arrow, a flashbang arrow, and…whatever this bulbous thing was, and took aim. You forced your heart rate and breathing to slow so that your arm wouldn’t waver as much. You lined your dominant eye up with the bow’s scope, adjusted slightly using the rangefinder, and closely observed the flight patterns of the ravens circling the purple-haired girl.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Fri 01 Nov 2024 01:06:04 No. 6133077 Report Quoted By:
You drew the sword you'd looted from the archer girl and prepared to defend yourself, when the entire shuttle <span class="mu-i">shuddered</span>.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Fri 01 Nov 2024 01:12:24 No. 6133078 Report Quoted By:
You drew the sword you'd looted from the archer girl and prepared to defend yourself, when the entire shuttle <span class="mu-i">shuddered</span>.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Fri 01 Nov 2024 01:26:23 No. 6133080 Report Quoted By:
You took a moment to catch your breath after it became clear that no new portals were opening around you. Your heart was hammering in your ears, and you spat out a mouthful of blood through the torn portion of your mask. You unconsciously ran your tongue along your teeth...and paused when you realized your canines were <span class="mu-s">far</span> sharper than they had any right to be.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Fri 01 Nov 2024 01:35:48 No. 6133082 Report Quoted By:
Another star-shaped portal opened up at the far end of the hangar, and you watched as another cluster of ships emerged from it and landed safely on the ground. Some of them you recognized as having been damaged during your earlier fight.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Fri 01 Nov 2024 01:38:22 No. 6133085 Report Your fingers were long and slender now, and they ended in sharp points. The same popping sensation that you had sensed in your hands was occurring in your arms and legs, and you saw that they were noticeably stretching–making you appear larger than you truly were!>”It’s not my safety you should be worried about…” (Allow the bandages to fully envelop you.) >Try to command the bandages to retract back into your arm. It wouldn’t be a good idea to start a fight in the middle of what could be enemy territory. Plus...this is pretty freaky. >”I didn’t need saving! You’re the ones who put me in danger! You don’t just jump someone in broad daylight, kidnap them, and then say that you’re trying to help them!” >”What is this place? Why’d you bring me here? Is ‘Cradle’ the name of your organization?” >”Whatever pitch you were planning on making, I’m not interested. Either you step aside, or I’m fighting my way out.” >”I want my phone call.” >Write-in.
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>>6133085 >>Try to command the bandages to retract back into your arm. It wouldn’t be a good idea to start a fight in the middle of what could be enemy territory. Plus...this is pretty freaky. >”What is this place? Why’d you bring me here? Is ‘Cradle’ the name of your organization?” We just massacred most of their mooks, i kinda pity them
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>>6133085 So, rainbow light hits and we go feral. Going the rest of the way through the veil maybe? Maybe this is why we were never taken “home”.
>Reflect back on the people you… beheaded? How many people has Cindy killed like that? I assume literally no one, so that ought to cool her down. Either it’ll make her sick, or it won’t and she’ll have to admit that’s deeply weird and wrong.
>”I didn’t need saving! You’re the ones who put me in danger! You don’t just jump someone in broad daylight, kidnap them, and then say that you’re trying to help them!” >”If you left the spider and the huntress behind then you’re on a time limit. I can fight, but they can go to war. Get on my good side quickly so I can stop it.” More in line with what Saya might think/say, but we’re being looked after by a mob enforcer and we’re now a werewolf. Being a bit of a bitch makes sense.
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>>6133085 >”I didn’t need saving! You’re the ones who put me in danger! You don’t just jump someone in broad daylight, kidnap them, and then say that you’re trying to help them!” >”What is this place? Why’d you bring me here? Is ‘Cradle’ the name of your organization?” >”Whatever pitch you were planning on making, I’m not interested.” >”I want my phone call.” Only thing I care about less than mooks is mook kidnappers. It's their fault we didn't break free an stay with the rest of the group. Probably clones anyway.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sat 02 Nov 2024 22:30:52 No. 6134308 Report Quoted By:
>>6133090 >>6133102 >>6133121 >>6133456 >”I didn’t need saving! You’re the ones who put me in danger! You don’t just jump someone in broad daylight, kidnap them, and then say that you’re trying to help them!” >”What is this place? Why’d you bring me here? Is ‘Cradle’ the name of your organization?” >”Whatever pitch you were planning on making, I’m not interested.” >”I want my phone call.” Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sat 02 Nov 2024 23:52:50 No. 6134345 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-s">“I didn’t need saving! You're the ones who put me in danger!”</span> you shouted in that unfamiliar voice, now aware of the bandages creeping up your face. <span class="mu-s">“You don’t just jump someone in broad daylight, kidnap them, and then say that you're trying to help them!”</span>
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sun 03 Nov 2024 00:01:44 No. 6134349 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-s">“I want my phone call. You guys do have a phone here, right?”</span> you said, storming past Liberty.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sun 03 Nov 2024 00:03:24 No. 6134351 Report Liberty and Hulkette stopped dead in their tracks. All at once, all the soldiers that had once been standing stock still turned to face this ‘Headmaster’. The sound and shock from all of their boots slapping the ground simultaneously sent a shiver up your spine. These guys were <span class="mu-i">seriously</span> starting to creep you out…>”That’s okay! I can hear you from right here!” >”I don’t need your help. My teachers would wipe the floor with you guys, and one of them can’t even see.” >”Are you guys seriously okay with being kidnapped and forced into this program? No one here thinks this is weird?” >”There’d better be a phone where we’re going.” (Follow Liberty deeper into the facility.) >Stay right where you are and stubbornly wait for the Headmaster to make a move. >Write-in.
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>>6134351 >>”There’d better be a phone where we’re going.” (Follow Liberty deeper into the facility.) We comply for their safety. Also, gives more time for Ben to crash through here.
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>>6134351 >Write-in. >"Looks like I'm getting that sales pitch after all. You guys need to work on your hospitality. The last cult I was brainwashed in was much better with that." >”There’d better be a phone where we’re going.” (Follow Liberty deeper into the facility.) Anonymous
>>6134351 >>6134408 Supporting, along with
>”Full points for the clone army discipline though. That was creepy.” Anonymous
Oh, and I had another thought about what I said in
>>6129187 .
Khonshu pacifies and protects from wild animals. Are WE the wild animal in this case?
May want to see if our connection to Khonshu has been weakened here. If so, we know his influence has been suppressing our werewolf side this whole damn time.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Tue 05 Nov 2024 23:08:20 No. 6136319 Report Quoted By:
>>6134353 >>6134408 >>6135101 >"Looks like I'm getting that sales pitch after all. You guys need to work on your hospitality. The last cult I was brainwashed in was much better with that." >”There’d better be a phone where we’re going.” (Follow Liberty deeper into the facility.) >”Full points for the clone army discipline though. That was creepy.” Taking these. Writing...
>>6135138 All will be revealed very soon!
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Wed 06 Nov 2024 01:52:20 No. 6136395 Report Quoted By:
You rolled your eyes and begrudgingly followed Liberty.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Wed 06 Nov 2024 01:59:39 No. 6136401 Report Quoted By:
But saying that you believed something and actually believing it were two completely different things. Ben, at the very least, wanted you to live a life where killing was entirely unnecessary, which you appreciated. The Fist of Khonshu himself even said that he no longer thought that it was right to kill your enemies indiscriminately, and he was meant to be the embodiment of Khonshu's will and wrath.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Wed 06 Nov 2024 02:00:50 No. 6136403 Report Quoted By:
It started to dawn on you that not everyone here was as lucky as you were. Not everyone had a friend, foster parent and personal hero that would do anything for them. That made you feel a bit guilty, but you quickly pushed the feeling down and refocused on the task at hand.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Wed 06 Nov 2024 02:02:44 No. 6136405 Report Quoted By:
You used one of your claws to scrape the dead flesh and blood from the others. To your mild surprise, you found that your claws were brighter, and more opaque than they'd normally be on most shifters.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Wed 06 Nov 2024 02:07:51 No. 6136410 Report Quoted By:
As if on instinct, you retract your claws and clenched your hands into fists. Hulkette noticed this and moved to interpose herself between you and the Headmaster, but the masked figure raised a hand to stop her.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Wed 06 Nov 2024 02:13:53 No. 6136416 Report You searched her eyes for any sign of duplicity, but she was as unreadable as ever.>”Oh my god, I have so much to tell you!” (Recount your adventures and stories about school to your mother) >”I can’t believe you’re alive! How did you survive that night?” >”If you made it out, does that mean dad did too? Is he around here somewhere?” >”Mom, tell me the truth. Am I a Cat Shifter, or something?” >”What’re you doing here? They told me you guys were taking kids and making them work for you.” >Write-in.
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>>6136416 >”What’re you doing here? They told me you guys were taking kids and making them work for you.” >”If you made it out, does that mean dad did too? Is he around here somewhere?” >”Mom, tell me the truth. Am I a Cat Shifter, or something?” >”So what’s going on with grandma? I only just learned she’s alive too.” >”I can’t believe you’re alive! How did you survive that night?” In that order, as time permits.
Even more weirded out that she couldn’t reach out until now. Phoning up Khonshu doesn’t seem like it’d be impossible for her, and he could have told her where we were. I’ll keep our adventures and school stuff close to the chest for now.
It would hurt that she wasn’t there to see any of it herself. Anonymous
>>6136416 >>”I can’t believe you’re alive! How did you survive that night?” This is a whole lotta comicbook nonsense. And they got Taskmaster on a paycheck with Kate Bishop and the New Champions, what the fuck is this lineup
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>>6136416 >”I can’t believe you’re alive! How did you survive that night?” >”If you made it out, does that mean dad did too? Is he around here somewhere?” >”What’re you doing here? They told me you guys were taking kids and making them work for you.” >Write-in. >Pray to Khonshu For guidance, to possibly clue us in to our actual location, whether this is all an illusion and, even if we cannot connect, to discipline our mind.
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>>6136416 >”Oh my god, I have so much to tell you!” (Recount your adventures and stories about school to your mother) >”I can’t believe you’re alive! How did you survive that night?” And about the claws, is it only Cindy's bandaged hand or both? I personally think Konshu might of given us a Klyntar
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 07 Nov 2024 23:21:36 No. 6137356 Report Quoted By:
>>6136422 >>6136423 >>6136460 >>6137153 >”What’re you doing here? They told me you guys were taking kids and making them work for you.” >”If you made it out, does that mean dad did too? Is he around here somewhere?” >”I can’t believe you’re alive! How did you survive that night?” Taking these. Writing...
>>6136423 >Comicbook nonsense I know! Isn't it great!?
>>6137153 The claws were on both hands.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Fri 08 Nov 2024 02:42:06 No. 6137480 Report Quoted By:
As soon as you were certain that you'd gotten all the muck and grime out of all your nooks and crannies, you shut off the water, toweled yourself off and stepped out of the shower. There was a fresh set of clothes laid out for you by your mother, and you smiled at the gesture. It was only a graphic tee that was a little tight on you, a pair of blue jeans, and some plain underwear and socks. Nothing fancy.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Fri 08 Nov 2024 02:44:00 No. 6137481 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“There are talks of passing a bill.” she continued. “This bill is meant to disallow the activity of heroes and vigilantes under the age of twenty one. The ones pushing for it are those who’ve been unsuccessfully attempting to bring back the Superhero Registration Act. And in order to enforce this new law, they’ve been pouring their resources into the construction of this facility.”
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Fri 08 Nov 2024 02:45:17 No. 6137483 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“There are talks of passing a bill.”</span> she continued. <span class="mu-r">“This bill is meant to disallow the activity of heroes and vigilantes under the age of twenty one. The ones pushing for it are those who’ve been unsuccessfully attempting to bring back the Superhero Registration Act. And in order to enforce this new law, they’ve been pouring their resources into the construction of this facility.”</span>
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Fri 08 Nov 2024 02:48:01 No. 6137485 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-s">“No! I’m not having any trouble, mom.”</span> you said, reflexively covering your chest.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Fri 08 Nov 2024 02:50:11 No. 6137487 Report <span class="mu-r">“It is time for you to resume your training, Cindy. We need to make up for lost time.”</span>>”You can’t just go around claiming that you can kill gods! That’s insane!” >”You raised me to worship Khonshu. I’ve been doing it my whole life. I can’t just throw all that away because you told me to. My faith is actually real.” >”Mom? What’s happening to me? I'm pretty sure this isn't what puberty looks like!” >”What did you mean when you said you ‘almost lost me'?” >"If you wanted to protect me so badly, why didn't you come and see me?" >Write-in.
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>>6137487 >”You raised me to worship Khonshu. I’ve been doing it my whole life. I can’t just throw all that away because you told me to. My faith is actually real.” >”Mom? What’s happening to me? I'm pretty sure this isn't what puberty looks like!” >”What did you mean when you said you ‘almost lost me'?” >"If you wanted to protect me so badly, why didn't you come and see me?" Anonymous
>>6137487 >>”What did you mean when you said you ‘almost lost me'?” >>"If you wanted to protect me so badly, why didn't you come and see me?" >”You raised me to worship Khonshu. I’ve been doing it my whole life. I can’t just throw all that away because you told me to. My faith is actually real.” Anonymous
>>6137487 >”You raised me to worship Khonshu. I’ve been doing it my whole life. I can’t just throw all that away because you told me to. My faith is actually real.” >”Mom? What’s happening to me? I'm pretty sure this isn't what puberty looks like!” Anonymous
>>6137487 >”Mom? What’s happening to me? I'm pretty sure this isn't what puberty looks like!” >”What did you mean when you said you ‘almost lost me'?” >"If you wanted to protect me so badly, why didn't you come and see me?" I want to let her have the Khonshu argument. Not because I’m on her side, but because I want to get back to our support network with as little suspicion as possible.
We DO have a network, after all. Maybe she’ll push back on meeting with them now, but she might reconsider if we mention Ana. The Kravinoff’s aren’t small-time when it comes to vampire hunters. It’s a good relationship to keep, especially if she can be brought into the fold to support CRADLE. Not that I’d vote to do that, but it’s a good excuse to get out and hit up Webb and Julia. I’m sure we’ll have escorts (Liberty and Hulkette?) but they won’t know what we’re angling for.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Fri 08 Nov 2024 23:46:59 No. 6137964 Report Quoted By:
>>6137561 >>6137656 >>6137672 >>6137804 >”You raised me to worship Khonshu. I’ve been doing it my whole life. I can’t just throw all that away because you told me to. My faith is actually real.” >”Mom? What’s happening to me? I'm pretty sure this isn't what puberty looks like!” >”What did you mean when you said you ‘almost lost me'?” >"If you wanted to protect me so badly, why didn't you come and see me?" Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sat 09 Nov 2024 01:58:15 No. 6138028 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-s">“You raised me to worship Khonshu. I've been doing it my whole life. I can’t just throw all that away because you told me to.”</span> you argued, placing a hand over your chest. <span class="mu-s">“<span class="mu-i">My</span> faith is actually real.”</span>
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sat 09 Nov 2024 02:08:03 No. 6138033 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“Me and your father fought with all our might to get you back. It was a close thing, but we managed to get the upper hand, and performed a quick banishment ritual, sealing her somewhere far away from you. Little did we know that…you had already swallowed the marble.”</span>
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sat 09 Nov 2024 02:18:38 No. 6138044 Report Quoted By:
You pulled back from her embrace and forced yourself to look her right in the eye, even as your own eyes were watering.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sat 09 Nov 2024 02:21:17 No. 6138047 Report What will you say?
>”I didn’t need you to build all this stuff to protect me. I needed my parents…” >”If you think that I’d be happier without you in my life, then you really have lost your mind.” >"You don't have to take a 'backseat' in my life. Just because I have new people in my life doesn't mean that I don't have any room for you in my life." >”So, what? All this is your way of apologizing for missing a year of my life and making me think you were dead? Is that supposed to make it all better?” >”Grandma’s still alive too, but I guess you already knew that, huh? What other secrets are you keeping from me?” >Hug your mother. >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>6138047 >>”I didn’t need you to build all this stuff to protect me. I needed my parents…” Anonymous
>>6138047 >”I didn’t need you to build all this stuff to protect me. I needed my parents…” >”So, what? All this is your way of apologizing for missing a year of my life and making me think you were dead? Is that supposed to make it all better?” >Write-in. >"Why is this a replica of our house?" >"If Dad 'went to ground' when did you split? Before joining CRADLE or after? >"The Vampires came after me? Why are they terrified of me? What 'might I become'?" >"Why not just ask me to come? Why capture me and why now? You say 'take a backseat in my life' but kidnapping is hardly backseat." There's just something fishy about this whole thing.
Why describe the ritual as not entirely successful with 'unforeseen consequences' and a risk taken to save our life from an evil Kumiho's scheme but then earlier:
>“The beginning of something wonderful. Your relationship with Khonshu has now become unnecessary. You’re ready to move onto the next step.” Whats the next step? Why are there steps? Why is it wonderful?
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>>6138047 >>6138107 +1, but I’ll add
>”So where does grandma fit in all this?” as well. Mention the help request she sent if our mom doesn’t volunteer anything at first. More neutral than the given option and I’m interested in mining information.
Like anon said, there’s a lot of weird things here. My thought was around how she said she was going to take a backseat in our life, but she’s just kidnapped us and joked about us having a private army now. How does one connect to the other?
I figure either she was “converted” in some way after the ambush and doesn’t realize it, that this is actually the Kumiho that used the bead to absorb our mom’s knowledge (and it does really think it’s our mother/care for us in a way), or she’s always been willing to sacrifice others for the sake of elevating herself and her family.
I’ll guess the second one right now. Our own mindset when we shifted forms suggests Kumiho can be pretty ruthless, and I’m sure we don’t have the tools to reveal it right now so it feels safe in speaking to us here.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sat 09 Nov 2024 23:52:48 No. 6138519 Report Quoted By:
>>6138082 >>6138107 >>6138470 >”I didn’t need you to build all this stuff to protect me. I needed my parents…” >”So, what? All this is your way of apologizing for missing a year of my life and making me think you were dead? Is that supposed to make it all better?” >"Why is this a replica of our house?" >"If Dad 'went to ground' when did you split? Before joining CRADLE or after? >"The Vampires came after me? Why are they terrified of me? What 'might I become'?" >"Why not just ask me to come? Why capture me and why now? You say 'take a backseat in my life' but kidnapping is hardly backseat." >”So where does grandma fit in all this?” Taking these. Writing!
>>6138107 That filename got a good chuckle out me, anon.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sun 10 Nov 2024 00:52:25 No. 6138545 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-s">“I didn’t want you to build all this stuff to protect me. I needed my parents…”</span>
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sun 10 Nov 2024 00:54:47 No. 6138548 Report <span class="mu-s">“And…you think that this ‘Slayer’ is supposed to be me?”</span> you asked, feeling more than a little offended that you were attacked in your childhood home because of some bogus prophecy.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sun 10 Nov 2024 00:56:49 No. 6138551 Report <span class="mu-r">“Brace yourself. This is too powerful a spell for me to counter with so little time to prepare. You should be able to bring whatever it is that you are touching along with you. Do whatever you need to to survive, and return to me when you are ready.”</span>
What will you do?
>”Come with me. I could use your help on this one.” >"What should I do if I want to see you again? I can't exactly get myself kidnapped every time I want to spend time with my mom. People will start to talk." >”Quick, hand me some more stuff before I go! Potions, tomes, anything!” >Run over and grab the bloody bandages that Khonshu gave you. >Give your mom a hug. You’re still mad at her, but you don’t know when you’ll be able to see her again. >Toss the sword back at her. “I’m not killing anyone this time.” >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>6138551 >>Run over and grab the bloody bandages that Khonshu gave you. these are too cool to leave behind
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>>6138551 >>Run over and grab the bloody bandages that Khonshu gave you. >"What should I do if I want to see you again? I can't exactly get myself kidnapped every time I want to spend time with my mom. People will start to talk." >Give your mom a hug. You’re still mad at her, but you don’t know when you’ll be able to see her again. Anonymous
>>6138551 >>6138790 Supporting. She still seems to love us, so I’ll try giving her the hug. If we’re not ripped away first.
Cindy will probably have a few moments where she wonders if Ben is keeping secrets from her before realizing that what he’s been open about would be pretty damning as is.
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>>6138551 >"What should I do if I want to see you again? I can't exactly get myself kidnapped every time I want to spend time with my mom. People will start to talk." >”Quick, hand me some more stuff before I go! Potions, tomes, anything!” >Run over and grab the bloody bandages that Khonshu gave you. Anonymous
>>6138548 >Run over and grab the bloody bandages that Khonshu gave you. Belief maxxing
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Mon 11 Nov 2024 17:04:31 No. 6139485 Report Quoted By:
>>6138562 >>6138790 >>6138862 >>6138873 >>6138910 >>Run over and grab the bloody bandages that Khonshu gave you. >"What should I do if I want to see you again? I can't exactly get myself kidnapped every time I want to spend time with my mom. People will start to talk." Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Mon 11 Nov 2024 18:10:12 No. 6139511 Report Quoted By:
Before you did anything else, you ran over to the laundry basket where your mother had disposed of the bloody bandages that had once been a gift from Khonshu, and bundled them up in your arms, along with the sword.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Mon 11 Nov 2024 18:11:34 No. 6139512 Report No…some<span class="mu-i">one</span>.
<span class="mu-r">“Easy. I’ve got you.”</span> Ben said, grabbing you by the shoulders and holding you steady.
You smiled dumbly up at him, your world still spinning and leaving behind colorful afterimages.
<span class="mu-s">“Thanks. Why’s the room spinning…?”</span> you slurred.
He gave you a strange look. All three of him?
<span class="mu-r">“It's not. Do you have a concussion? Quick, how many fingers am I holding up?”</span> he asked, his voice echoing several times before you fully registered it.
You squinted at the hand that had too many fingers and instead brushed it aside, too embarrassed by the possibility of getting the answer wrong.
<span class="mu-s">“I didn’t study…”</span> you muttered, your own words nod making sense to your ears.
<span class="mu-r">“What's happening to her?”</span> Ben asked the Japanese man.
The elderly man stroked his beard inquisitively, glancing between you and a very well drawn picture of you that he held in his hand. You wanted to reach out and ask him for it, but you couldn’t properly form the words for some reason. It was clearly drawn by a talented artist.
<span class="mu-b">“Hm? Oh, she’ll be fine. Everyone’s like that during their first summoning. Monsters recover faster because of their size, I think.”</span> he casually offered. <span class="mu-b">“I thought she would be bigger.”</span>
You didn’t know if that was a jab at your height, but your first instinct was to get immediately defensive.
<span class="mu-r">“How long is this supposed to last?”</span> Ben asked, scooping you up in his arms, and eliciting a surprised squeak from you.
The sudden shift made you feel dizzy, and you let your head lean against his chest while you tried to regain your composure.
<span class="mu-b">“Possibly an hour or two.”</span> the man on the throne answered with a shrug. <span class="mu-b">“It could be sooner or longer depending on her tolerance for dimensional displacement.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“Great…”</span> Ben sighed, reaffirming his grip on your legs. <span class="mu-r">“What’re you wearing?”</span>
<span class="mu-s">“Magic…mummy hand…”</span> you murmured.
Whose perspective would you like to play from?
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>>6139512 >>Ben lets catch up
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>>6139512 >Cindy Feels like it’ll be more amusing to play this arc without all the contacts Ben’s built up directly at our fingertips.
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>>6139512 >Cindy Sure, I'll vote in the quest for the first time since it's quiet.
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>>6139512 If no one else flips then I’ll cave first and flip my vote to
>Ben I wanted to pilot Cindy for meeting with grandma and navigate Cindy’s faith-family crisis but there may be a chance for it later too.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 14 Nov 2024 00:42:54 No. 6140957 Report Quoted By:
>>6139515 >>6140283 >>6140804 >Ben Taking these. I'll start writing and post whenever possible.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 14 Nov 2024 03:45:02 No. 6141036 Report Quoted By:
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 14 Nov 2024 03:50:40 No. 6141039 Report You struggled with it for a little while longer, before the bandages loosened around your fingers, and retracted to leave her mouth uncovered. Cindy groaned and let her head fall to the side. A bolt of cloth snaked out from her back, wrapped around her head, and tied itself behind your shoulder and back, propping her head up.>Rejoin the others and walk back to Cindy’s grandmother’s place. >Have one of the Kaiju King’s Royal Guards escort you back to Monster Metro. Longer legs means a longer stride! (Which one?) >(To the Kaiju King) ”Is there any chance I can keep that picture?” >(To the Kaiju King) “Can you summon other people, or only monsters?” >"Thank you for helping me get her back. If you ever find yourself in my neck of the woods, feel free to look me up." >Write-in.
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>>6141039 >"Thank you for helping me get her back. If you ever find yourself in my neck of the woods, feel free to look me up." >>Have one of the Kaiju King’s Royal Guards escort you back to Monster Metro. Longer legs means a longer stride! (Which one?) Transformer lady seems nice
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>>6141039 >"Thank you for helping me get her back. If you ever find yourself in my neck of the woods, feel free to look me up." >>(To the Kaiju King) ”Is there any chance I can keep that picture?” Anonymous
>>6141039 I’ll support both
>>6141048 and
>>6141351 . Sounds like a beautiful picture, and transformer lady DOES sound nice.
Good to know that even Khonshu’s blessings don’t like listening to Ben.
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>>6141039 >"Thank you for helping me get her back. If you ever find yourself in my neck of the woods, feel free to look me up." >(To the Kaiju King) ”Is there any chance I can keep that picture?” >Have one of the Kaiju King’s Royal Guards escort you back to Monster Metro. Longer legs means a longer stride! (Which one?) Robot Lady
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Fri 15 Nov 2024 23:06:16 No. 6142132 Report Quoted By:
>>6141048 >>6141351 >>6141594 >>6141528 >"Thank you for helping me get her back. If you ever find yourself in my neck of the woods, feel free to look me up." >(To the Kaiju King) ”Is there any chance I can keep that picture?” >Have one of the Kaiju King’s Royal Guards escort you back to Monster Metro. Longer legs means a longer stride! (Robot Lady) Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sat 16 Nov 2024 02:25:33 No. 6142233 Report Quoted By:
You turned back towards the Kaiju King and bowed your head slightly.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sat 16 Nov 2024 02:29:18 No. 6142235 Report Quoted By:
Mekara returned her attention to you and offered a gunmetal gray hand. Her forearm was silver and thick, being noticeably wider than her bicep. Connecting the two was a joint that wouldn't have looked out of place on an action figure or a gundam model.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sat 16 Nov 2024 02:34:42 No. 6142237 Report Quoted By:
Your eyes snapped back up to hers, and you hoped that your mask was able to conceal the fact that you were staring at her breastplate.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Sat 16 Nov 2024 02:36:23 No. 6142239 Report It sort of reminded you of the Alley, and how their pipe system had been entirely restructured for their convenience. You wondered how they would react if they knew all THIS was below them!>"This place is awesome! How long has it been down here?” >”So, have you ever been up to the surface, or have you lived here all your life? My offer to your King extends to you too, you know.” >”What kind of creatures live down here? Is it ‘Monsters Only’, or are they cool with humans too?” >”How do you get back up? Can you fly, or transform into a car?” >”How’d you end up serving the Kaiju King? Does it depend on how big and tough you are?” >”Are there any other authority figured that I should know about, other than the Kaiju King and Skul?” >“How'd your King get his name? That's a pretty cool title for someone to inherit.” >Write-in.
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>>6142239 >>"This place is awesome! How long has it been down here?” Anonymous
>>6142239 >>"This place is awesome! How long has it been down here?” >”How do you get back up? Can you fly, or transform into a car?” >”Are there any other authority figured that I should know about, other than the Kaiju King and Skul?” Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky
Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Mon 18 Nov 2024 17:30:16 No. 6143710 Report Quoted By:
>>6142254 >>6142579 >"This place is awesome! How long has it been down here?” Sorry for the delay! I've been a bit busy lately. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Mon 18 Nov 2024 20:30:18 No. 6143790 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“This place is awesome! How long has it been down here?”</span> you asked.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Mon 18 Nov 2024 20:31:57 No. 6143792 Report Quoted By:
Despite this being your second time crossing through this part of the Monster Metro, this was the first time that you were able to sit back and appreciate the sights. Before, you were entirely focused on reaching the Kaiju King after Shaggy told you about his abilities.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Mon 18 Nov 2024 20:36:29 No. 6143797 Report Quoted By:
Cindy <span class="mu-i">shuddered</span> in your arms, and you were worried that she was going to be sick. Her bandages were fully covering her body now. Whatever shoes she’d been wearing had been removed from her feet without you noticing, and there was only a small gap that she could breathe through. Since she didn’t seem to have any problems breathing, you didn’t try to pry the bandages away from her face. Khonshu’s “blessing” didn’t seem to like taking orders from you, and that fact only served to further convince you that this thing had been created by him.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Mon 18 Nov 2024 20:37:44 No. 6143799 Report Quoted By:
She glanced at the front door where an “open” sign was written in plain English.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Mon 18 Nov 2024 20:38:45 No. 6143803 Report What will you say?
>”You’ve gone this long without so much as saying a word to Cindy. Why would you call her now? Are you that desperate?” >”Is that all you have to say after seeing your granddaughter bundled up in gauze like a mummy? Because if I were in your shoes, I’d be losing my shit.” >”Yeah, well…someone has to. What’s up with you not showing up to your own daughter’s funeral, by the way?” >”How would you know what she’s been through? She barely knows you, and you’ve just been sitting down here the entire time she’s been suffering.” >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>6143803 >>”You’ve gone this long without so much as saying a word to Cindy. Why would you call her now? Are you that desperate?” Anonymous
>>6143803 >”Yeah, well…someone has to. What’s up with you not showing up to your own daughter’s funeral, by the way?” Well Ben doesn't know but let's see if Grandma knows.
>”You’ve gone this long without so much as saying a word to Cindy. Why would you call her now? Are you that desperate?” Anonymous
>>6143803 >”Yes. She’s too sweet a girl to only have a god as her sole parental figure, and it’s not like she has any other family to step in.” >”You’ve gone this long without so much as saying a word to Cindy. Why would you call her now? Are you that desperate?” >”Yeah, well…someone has to. What’s up with you not showing up to your own daughter’s funeral, by the way?” I’m sure she’ll say that her daughter isn’t dead, and if she says that then I’d find some way to toss in that we’re not giving up custody at this rate.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Wed 20 Nov 2024 22:56:43 No. 6144916 Report Quoted By:
>>6143806 >>6143945 >>6144221 >”Yes. She’s too sweet a girl to only have a god as her sole parental figure, and it’s not like she has any other family to step in.” >”Yeah, well…someone has to. What’s up with you not showing up to your own daughter’s funeral, by the way?” >”You’ve gone this long without so much as saying a word to Cindy. Why would you call her now? Are you that desperate?” Taking these. Writing...
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 21 Nov 2024 02:55:02 No. 6144992 Report Quoted By:
<span class="mu-r">“Yeah, well…someone has to.”</span> you said with an unapologetic shrug. <span class="mu-r">“She's a sweet kid, and she deserves to have something other than a literal god as her sole parental guardian.”</span>
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 21 Nov 2024 03:02:31 No. 6144999 Report Quoted By:
Her voiced thought lingered in the air between you, providing an ominous weight to conversation that was already heavy with meaning.
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Scorekeeper !!urZ1qzDpXky ID:05f9LGz6 Thu 21 Nov 2024 03:11:16 No. 6145003 Report Your words caused Shaggy to stop drinking and Young's back to straighten. She and the dog exchanged a meaningful glance.
<span class="mu-s">“The situation is…far from ideal. Skul's influence grows day by day, and he's managed to amass an army of powerful monsters. Some of them rival the Kaiju King's 'chosen' in terms of power, and the local powers have been discussing the possibility of joining his horde if the Kaiju King fails to quell the threat.”</span> she explained.
<span class="mu-r">“And you thought your estranged teenage granddaughter was the best person for the job.”</span> you concluded.
Her eyes sharpened, and her hands tightened on the cup that she was holding.
<span class="mu-s">“I know what Nari's done to her. I know what she's been trained for. Mediating for supernatural creatures should be within her skillset.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“She’s been trained to deal with vampires and werewolves, not an army of giant monsters!”</span> you argued, loudly placing your teacup back on the table. <span class="mu-r">“And if you knew Cindy’s mom was alive, then you should've called her instead!”</span>
Young slammed her fist on the table, cracking the glass.
<span class="mu-s">“No! I won't let that woman have her way! Not after she…”</span>
She trailed off, a wave of fresh emotion washing over her features as she struggled to regain her composure.
Shaggy scooted closer to her, providing emotional support with his presence alone. Her breathing began to slow, but her hands were still shaking.
What will you say?
>”I don't know what's going on between the two of you, but I'm gonna need you to put it aside for Cindy’s sake.” >”I take it you and your daughter don't see eye to eye?” >”If you don't have any backup, then I might just have to call in some favors. Something that your familiar failed to mention was how fabulously well connected I am.” >Reach over and place your hand over hers. You'd hate for her to get too worked up and keel over before Cindy got to meet her. >Wait for her to calm down and continue. >Write-in. Pastebins:
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>>6145003 >>Wait for her to calm down and continue. Anonymous
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>>6145003 >”Then it should have been me first. Cindy’s hardest job should be keeping in front of her schoolwork and making friends her own age, but if I didn’t happen to take the call to put Shaggy here on a leash then I’m sure she’d have taken saving your Metropolis entirely on her shoulders to spare me the trouble. Something I doubt anyone else here would have questioned.” >”The last time someone screwed with my kid this bad, I had to go against Pandora Peters of WAND. She caved first. Which was for the better, I already blew holes in enough organizations to hit my quota for the month.” >”So, family history. I have a web for problems like Skul, but no one on it is a licensed counselor so Cindy and I will have to wing this and I’m going to take the hits first.” >”We’ll need the practice for when Cindy asks the same questions. I’m not hiding my anger nearly enough and you’re too stiff.” As hard as I’m charging at her, I would try to keep our voice level. There is clearly a lot to unpack here, and while I think Ben is impulsive I also think he’s self-aware enough about it to crack a weak joke about it.
Of course, maybe she also has a monster mode and she’s trying to control it. I don’t blame anyone who wants to go a safer route.
