Regeneration?
Healing-type, Clearly. I don't know why you'd want anything else. Sure you can defend that blow...
OR you can PLOW RIGHT DAMN THROUGH IT LIKE YOU JUST DON'T GIVE A DAMN BECAUSE IT'LL HEAL TEN SECONDS LATER.
That sounds like it'd hurt. :<I'll leave the polls open for another half hour, or an hour at most (hopefully).
When would the Magical Type be chosen?
The type with the biggest boobs and shortest skirt.This is not always the case! (http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=15754652)
Fighter type according to Boobs of Steel
[13:42] <Jana> Moerin: I'll tiebreak. Which choices are tied?
[13:43] <Magical_Moerin> Defensive and Healing.
[13:43] <Jana> Defensive had a bow. Hm...
[13:43] <Chaore> Healing however has regeneration
[13:43] <Chaore> >:
[13:43] <Chaore> rabbit want plow through moves like rabbit just don't care
[13:43] <Okashii> Herf derf....
[13:43] <Chaore> ...:V
[13:44] <Jana> I'll vote for the cheesy healing power, then. :P
[13:44] <Chaore> \o/
[13:44] <Okashii> Yay! :D
[13:45] <Jana> Oh, rdj just tiebroke for healing too, so I don't even have to post in-thread. :V
[13:45] <Sana> Jan, post anyway :<
[13:46] <Jana> oh okay >:
[13:46] <Sana> What if some other person votes :<
[13:46] <Jana> fine fine i'm on it >:
Voting Prankster type.Sorry, but that's only available in New Game+.
EDIT: Also, once we decide on stuff, take the shortcut.>You run off down the alley.
> Take a small peek to the left side-alley.
> If nothing unusual, MAKE HASTE, WE'LL BE LATE.
> If there is something unusual, take a closer look
> Regardless of the above, use caution.
> Prepare our transformation Item too.>You clutch the scarab broach as you take a quick peek into the sidealley.
> Use>You give the immediate area a quick scan, but all you can hear is one thing.telekinesisTELEPATHY to detect any thoughts nearby.
> Hold on to broach just to be safe.
>What is our rapport with Hobokind?>You're not too familiar with the hobos of Sanctuary, unfortunately. The ones in your old home city seemed like okay guys, though. One of them even gave you a cool nickel he carved.
> Obligatory trip over nothing>You trip over nothing.
>Examine Inventory.>You have in your possession the following items:
> Get up and pat ourself to get the dust off.
> Go to where we've heard the quiet giggling.
> Be ready to transform if attacked.
> Get up and pat ourself to get the dust off.>You start to make your way towards the gig-
> Go to where we've heard the quiet giggling.
> Be ready to transform if attacked.
> Don't you understand that we're running late? If there's a threat to everything we know and love, we'll fight it when we're good and ready, which we're not at the moment.>...Y'know, you really are kinda late. And discretion IS the better part of valor, after all.
> Stick tongue out in direction of giggling, then head on to school. Gosh.
> We have heart, but it doesn't mean we don't have spunk.>Refuge in audacity is probably the only way you got away with that. As you walk away from the bully, who had his hands clutched to his eyes, you hear a brief snippet of his thoughts, wondering what the hell just happened.
> Walk casually past bully, poke them in the eyes, catch anything they might be holding in their hands that belongs to our classmate that will inevitably fall, grab classmate, keep walking.
>Respond to mysterious back jabber.>You turn around, and... It's the girl you saved from the bully just a few minutes ago.
> "You're welcome!">She's been sitting behind you for the whole week. However, she was always very quiet, so you never really noticed her that much, if at all.
> Have we met this girl before? If so, recall her name.
> If not, "My name's Mary Sue. What's yours?"
>"Stargate's better.">Funny you should mention that. :o
>>The clothes on your back.
> "Nice to meet you too, Romana.">It doesn't take much telepathy to tell that she's incredibly socially awkward.
> Consider using telepathy to figure out why she's stuttering. Perhaps she's scared of us, or just socially awkward?
>"And it's just objectively better. It has MacGuyver. So where did you get the bag? It's pretty neat-looking!">"Ah, w-well, uh..."
> Quickly retrieve clothes from backpack and equip them on your body before anyone notices you're (partially) naked.>It's a figure of speech! >.<
> Maybe we can help her come out of her shell a bit, then.>Quest added!
> Add Quest: Help Romana Become More Social
> "Ah, cool! I should stop by there some time and see what they have."
> Also smile.
> How late is the teacher?
> Use telepathy on the teacher. See what's on his mind.>'FOOLISH HUMAN CHILDREN! MY DISGUISE IS PERFECT! ENERGY! ENERGYYYYYYYYYYY!'
> What does our schedule look like after school?>As you're currently a member of the Go Home Club, it's pretty clear.
> ...there's nothing odd about the "foolish human" part of that?>Y'know, now that you mention it, it does seem a little suspicious...
> "Last I checked, my schedule was fairly open. How soon would we head over there?"
If he wanted energy, he could just ask nicely.>"Um... Well, uh, Mr. Dlobok is usually p-pretty calm and s-soft spoken... He's acting k-kind of odd today, n-now that I th-think about it..."
> Ask Romana if she knows anything about the teacher.
>Are there any cans of Red Bull in the vicinity?>It's a classroom. They are well known for their lack of Red Bull.
> "Right after school, then! ...And yeah, he doesn't seem himself today..."
> What does the board say now?
>"Ah, r-r-really? Th-thank you, M-m-mary!" She hugs her bag tightly. "I r-really look f-forward to it!"M-must stop laughing....
> Keep an eye on the teacher just in case.
> Wonder why we don't have some kind of weird animal mascot thing.>All in due time~ Maybe.
> Must test teacherness of suspicious teacher.>The paper aeroplane hits the back of Mr. Dlobok's head! He stiffly turns around to see who did it.
> Make paper airplane.
> Toss at back of teacher's head.
>Raise hand.>"FOOLish humaaaaan child! If onLY you puuuut as much ENERGY intooo your STUDies as your foolISHness! Then you would NOT be sooooo FOOlish!"
>"Excuse me, teacher. I think you're in the wrong class."
> Pout after being called a foolish human.
> Pout after being called a foolish human.>You take a moment to pout, adding +5 to your comeliness.
^ > Before that, nod at Romana.>Romana is so excited that you half-expect her to faint any second now.
> ...wait, tail?
> Examine Mr. Dlobok.
>"Sir, are you insinuating I am a foolish fool who foolishly fools other foolish fools with foolish tricks?">"I... Weeeell, I, um, UH, WEll... Sh-shut UP, fooliiiish girlCHILD!"
>Let's see how well he parses that!
I can't stop laughing as well.(Not really based on anything in particular. Just me trying to have some fun, that's all~)
>He's obviously a MONSTER who possessed the poor mr. Dlobok! We gotta obliterate it of the face of the earth!
>But how to do it so that other student's won't see?
What is this? It's not the first time I see this Mahou Shoujo theme with REALLY nasty monsters and cutesy girls.... what is this based on?
>"Se?or Dlobok, where did you get that tail? How much did it cost?">"...Taaaiiil? WhatEVER are YOU baaaabbling aBOUT, foooooolish girlchILD?"
>The other students are either ignoring it, or giving you a "are you insane/stupid?" look.> If she faints, we'll rescue her~
> What are the other students thinking about this exchange?
> Say "I'd watch your step if I were you, I heard a snake escaped from the biology classroom...And it's HUNGRY.">"Nooooo snAKE threatENS meeee, foolISH giiiiiirlchild! Keeeeep UP this nonSENSE and I shall seeeeend YOU to theeee prinCIpal's offiiiiiiice!"
>Gather information>You start to pull out some books from your bookbag, before stopping suddenly. Now isn't the time for reading!
>Ask the teacher if he's feeling a bit under the weather today. :V>"I aaaaam fEEling fiiiiine, thANK yooouuu!"
> Ogle the tail disconcertingly.>You watch the tail swish and flick beside Mr. Dlobok. Funnily enough, no-one else seems to notice that he has a tail. You'd think that'd be the first thing people would notice, but...
What is this? It's not the first time I see this Mahou Shoujo theme with REALLY nasty monsters and cutesy girls.... what is this based on?
Heck, Sailor Moon did it, from what I understand. Most Magical Girl series don't skimp on their nasty-looking monsters.(Indeed. And none more nasty looking than Sailor Guts (http://wikimoon.org/index.php?title=Sailor_Guts), who to this day still haunts my nightmares. :ohdear:)
> "Sir, are you a monster hunter, by any chance? Only Nietzsche said something about monster hunters becoming monsters. That is not to say you are a monster, but you're not looking very well. I insist that you go see the nurse.">"...IF yooouuu insiiiiist, fooooolish GIRLchild."
> Get up, pull teacher away by the elbow.
> "Come on, sir, we'll behave ourselves, I'll help you there."
>"Sir, you got about five seconds to let go before I start screaming sexual harassment.">Mr. Dlobok quickly lets go, likely not wanting to draw in any unwanted attention.
>This is my first experience with such a monster?>As far as you knew until now, you were the only supernatural being in the city. Then again, you haven't been here for that long, so...
>Anyone around?
>Mr. Dlobok quickly lets go, likely not wanting to draw in any unwanted attention.
>"ImPUdent girlchiiiild! MASter waaaants eNERgy! Why wILL yoouu nooot LET me harVEST iiiiiit?"
> "We all want energy, sir. In fact, a lot of the modern world's crises revolve around supply and demand of energy, and it is indeed a tragedy that billions go without amenities like electricity. With that in mind, sir, what is your master planning on doing with all that energy?">"Uh... No, uh, I MEAN, liiiiike, spiRIT enerGY. Sooouuuuls. LifeFORCE. Theee ESSence of beING. Liiiike, uh... Well, uuuuh, MASter caaaalled IT "Kaaaaa"..."
> "Also, the human body has a rather small amount of bioelectrical energy in it. It would be best to instead maybe ask the local power distribution officials? I'm sure they can hook you up to the city's power grid for a reasonable contract price."
>"Oh, what's he going to do with it afterward?">"Uh... Hiiis plANS are FAAAAAAR beyoooond YOUR comPREhenSION, giiiiiirlCHIIIIIILD! Your feeeeeeBLE miiiiind could NOT graaaasp theeee inTRIcacies oooof HIS graaand deSIGN!"
>"Really? That's a shame. Because I was wondering if it might be a good thing he had in mind, you know? How do you take energy, anyways?">"...Fine, heee DID not teeeell me the PLan. Haaaappy NOW?"
>"Ooo, let me see.">Mr. Dlobok smirks, and holds out the ankh, pointing the head at you.
>Quick , activate magical girl powers!
>Mr. Dlobok smirks, and holds out the ankh, pointing the head at you.
>"As yooouuu WIsh... There maaay BE some moMENtaRY disCOMFort... ThaaaankFULly the criPPLING paaaiiin thAT FOllows wiiiill maaake you FORget thaaaat!"
>The ankh glows brightly, and you suddenly start to feel weaker...
>Quick , activate magical girl powers!
> We can still beat him through audacity. Let's keep using that, and whip out the big guns for when we have to.>The parser has always believed that audacity is the better part of valour, so...
> "Whoa, whoa, I get the idea, sir, I get the idea! Thank you for the demonstration!"
> In an almost clumsy manner grab his hands holding the ankh, redirect them, "accidentally" ending up with the ankh pointing back at him.
>"Oh man, I hope I wasn't expensive..."
> "I am SO sorry, sir, it was an accident, I swear!">You drag Mr. Dlobok along the corridor, him squeaking all the while.
> Say this as we continue dragging him to the nurse's office.
> "And you're starting to look worse by the moment! Hang in there, sir!"
>Ask him if he caught any diseases recently!>"Um... Weeeell, uh, thERE was thaaaat bad CASE of taaiil rot I HAD reCENTly..."
>Also, reach the nurse's office.
>"Oh look, they can see it now! Hey, where did you come from, anyways?">"Of coURSE theeeey can SEE! You weeaaKENED the disguuuuiiiise chARM, fooooolish GIRLchild!"
>Give nickname: Splinter>Duly noted. You're not sure if he ever taught anyone to be ninja teens, though.
This is the most lol game I saw this week.>Wait what. You're not a whore! Or a furry! >.<
>After asking the question force Mr Dlobok on the nursery bed.
>"Subcontracting, eh? How's your pay? What kind of benefits do you get?"
> "A subcontract? It's important to read the fine print on those, you know. What exactly did it say?">"Weeell, um... Uh... WE, um, get a goooood denTAL PLan..."
> "Those are good, yeah, but do you know the name of the person you're contracted to? That's important to know in case you don't get all your benefits!">"Um... Sheeeee saID she was caaaaalled PaPRIka, and sheeee wAS workING foooor SOMEone callleeeeeed-"
> Add quest: Investigate Paprika
Should we transform now, or is audacity still the name of the game? At the very least, we need to 1) not die, and 2) wake the nurse up before we leave, so...
> Add quest: Investigate Paprika>Quest added!
Should we transform now, or is audacity still the name of the game? At the very least, we need to 1) not die, and 2) wake the nurse up before we leave, so...
> Still audacious.>You stab Mr. Dlobok with a syringe of sedative!
> "Please, sir, calm down. Let's not cause any trouble for the nurse for messing up her office."
> Grab a nearby syringe of sedative and jab the teacher with them.
> If we don't know what such a syringe looks like, come on, they have them on all the shows - thin, small syringes with a clear liquid.
> This cannot possibly go wrong.
ahahahahaha oh God>Where the hell would a public school get the money for that?
> Is there a defibrillator in the room?
>"Oh dear. Sir, I'm going to need to see your insurance data right now.">Mr. Dlobok's face twists from the mask of rage he was wearing a moment ago to a look of utter confusion and bafflement as he tries to wonder what the hell you're on about.
dragging on a bed wasn't meant to lead to rape :(
Lol... This is crazy and without magic powers :D
>"Sir, you surely are insured, are you?"
> "I imagine someone with your condition would have at least attempted to obtain some insurance.">Mr. Dlobok scowls at you in confusion.
>Play some dramatic battle music in your head.This. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGW8L61KzAU)
>There is only one solution; use steriods on self, go Xyber Huge match his prowess!>Unfortunately, you used up all the steroids supersizing Mr. Dlobok. A shame, really.
> Cover your modesty! Don't want any creepy teacher/demon peeking up our skirt!>Thankfully, you're wearing pants! And, as I must keep reminding myself, trousers.
>Play some dramatic battle music in your head.
>Is there anything you can use as a weapon lying around?
This. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGW8L61KzAU)>You're not a ninja! Get your archetypes right! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlFJu0r1ypA)
>Look for the steroids' warning label. There's gotta be something that people using them aren't supposed to do...or have done to them!>"Keep out of reach of children."
Mrf.
> Transform!
>Quest added!> Add Optional Quest: Modesty is a Virtue...maybe? I dunno.
> Skills
> Use telepathy.
>Add quest: I can't believe my magical girl outfit can be this revealing!
>Try smacking Mr.Dlobok with your staff.
> Can we fire a Nameless Generic Incredibly Weak Magic Bolt out of the staff as we swing it? If so, shoot one at point-blank if the melee attack connects.>Hmmm... I'm going to allow this.
>Do it again, only this time, aim a little bit higher.>You blast Mr. Dlobok in the crotch, and...
Drop a finisher on him. We ain't got time for this.
> Is our regeneration passive, or do we need to focus on it for it to work?>Both, actually. It's always active, but if you stop and focus on healing yourself, it works a lot faster.
> What latent abilities does Batentoun possess?
Drop a finisher on him. We ain't got time for this.
> The warning clearly says HIGHLY FLAMMABLE, right?>You contemplate dropping your finishing move on him, until you spot something out of the corner of your eye.
> Thus, by an entirely reasonable leap of logic, the teacher has now become HIGHLY FLAMMABLE.
> "I'm sorry, sir, but this is the only way to burn out the toxins from your system!"
> Set teacher on fire with nurse's lighter that she conveniently and surely has lying around. (what? she smokes! it's a stressful job!)
>Ponder how we will explain this when questions about the lack of a teacher are raised.
> No time! Teacher on fire!> If unable to find fire extinguisher, pull the fire alarm.
> "Oh my god, sir, you're on fire! I'm so sorry! Hold on, I'll get help!"
> Find nearby fire extinguisher.
> Apply fire extinguisher to teacher.
> Then actually extinguish the fire using fire extinguisher.
>Find something to block the smell. We don't wanna be smellin stuff like that.>The most you can really do right now is tie some gauze over your face and hope for the best.
>Ponder how we will explain this when questions about the lack of a teacher are raised.
> No time! Teacher on fire!
> "Oh my god, sir, you're on fire! I'm so sorry! Hold on, I'll get help!"
> Find nearby fire extinguisher.
> Apply fire extinguisher to teacher.
> Then actually extinguish the fire using fire extinguisher.
> If unable to find fire extinguisher, pull the fire alarm.>There's a fire extinguisher right at the door. Safety first!
>What's Mr. Dlobok's state?>Unconscious, but alive. And badly singed.
>Apply amusing one-liner.>"Looks like..."
>Then steal his wallet.>Item added: Mr. Dlobok's wallet.
> Pull fire alarm anyway.>But you've already put the fire out! That would make you a delinquent! Do you really want to be a delinquent?
>Cut to a commercial break.>Dadadah, dadadah, dadadadadah~ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-XfG_Xe6GM)
>Did we really just say that?
>We did didn't we?
>Mentally cringe at the quality of our one-liner.
>Then ponder where we got the glasses and The Who.
>Ponder what to do with him now.>You think for a moment. Wow, he must really need medical attention now. And a shave.
>What does that finishing move do, anyways?
>Did we really just say that?
>We did didn't we?
>Mentally cringe at the quality of our one-liner.
>Then ponder where we got the glasses and The Who.
> Don't knock the one-liner, it was better than what any of you shmucks came up with/>Bolded for emphasis. :P
> Examine teacher's wallet.
> Also call an ambulance.
>Ponder if we can invoke The Who anywhere.>Quest added: Won't Get Fooled Again - Learn how to invoke The Who at will!
>Eh. Drop a beam on him anyways. Just to be sure.>You twirl around Batentoun for a few seconds before pointing it straight at Mr. Dlobok and firing out a coruscating beam of love-love energy at him!
> End the call swiftly, get out and pretend nothing has happened and proceed as calmly out of school as possible.>Transform back first, don't want to flaunt our panties everywhere :blush:
> Go to a park or something.
>Transform back first, don't want to flaunt our panties everywhere :blush:>You turn back into regular, plain old Mary Sue.
> End the call swiftly, get out and pretend nothing has happened and proceed as calmly out of school as possible.>You make a swift exit from the nurse's office.
> Go to a park or something.
>Go to your next class like a good student. >:<
>Hide in the bathroom until next class if it's not time for the next class yet.>You head towards the bathroom and take refuge in one of the stalls.
>You cannot tolerate vandalism!>You give them the scolding of a lifetime! All they can do is simply stare at you in shock as you berate them for their actions!
>Give those graffiti artists a good scolding!
>After that, go to class.
>Also remind them it's spelled with an -is,not -us.>They nod with blank looks on their faces, dumbstruck at the way you've been talking to them the whole time.
> Is the seating chart for this class set in stone?>The seating chart gets changed every so often for various reasons, but for the time being, you're stuck where you are. Between an obnoxiously loud jock and an airheaded cheerleader.
> How good are we at math?
>Review notes>You're still Mary Sue, AKA Pretty Cure Medichan!
>Try telepathy, we might learn something neat
> What subjects are we good at, thinking on it?>You're an average student, really, but at least that means you're not especially bad at anything.
> Any homework we haven't finished or need to work on?
> Where would one acquire spices?
> Try to focus telepathy on the girl worrying about spices, and the people worried about Mr. Dlobok.>'Waaaaah I screwed up! Damn it, they're gonna have my hide... I thought no-one would notice until it was too late! Gah, Paprika's gonna be pissed when she finds out...'
> Also use telepathy to see what people think of the Medichan-shaped indent in the wall of the nurse's office. Hopefully our silhouette isn't too recognizable.>Thinketh the jock behind you:
>Mr. Dlobok's employer is named Paprika, right? And paprika's a spice! Better keep an eye on spice girl's thoughts.>Her thoughts mostly become incoherent and wild pretty quickly.
>What does spice girl look like?
> Is any homework due in this class today?>The closest thing you've had to homework in this class is being asked to revise trigonometry. Joy.
> If so, deploy homework.
>Hope that we will not have to explain anything about the whole incident in the office. Did we avoid leaving evidence about ourselves?.>Other than loudly proclaiming in front of the class that you were taking Mr. Dlobok to the nurse's office?
>Try to use telepathy - can we distinguish anything about who this Paprika is?
>Oh shit, we weren't paying attention to class at all. ;_;>Guess you'll have to revise extra hard now, huh?
>Ponder offering Minionette an out.
> Devise cover story regarding the office incident.>That would be a good idea, wouldn't it?
> Where does Romana seem to be headed?>Romana seems to be heading vaguely in the direction of the cafeteria, but she keeps looking back a lot.
> Devise cover story regarding the office incident.
> That's easy. Watch this:>Lies make baby Jesus cry. ;_;
> What office incident? We brought him to the nurse's office, then went on our way. We have no idea what happened afterward.
>To yon Cafeteria! Keep an eye on Grayfeather the Nervy.>You head to the cafeteria! Thankfully, your target seems to be heading there ahead of you.
> $5 for this? That's highway robbery!
I'm thinking we sit with Romana and then call for Spice Girl to come sit with us. Is this good, or is there something else we can do?
The trick would be not to reveal anything to Romana.>Blame the economy. Sigh... Times are tough.
I suggest we inquire about Grayfeather's headwear as an opener.
>Tell her your name, it's common courtesy!
>And introduce Romana.>You introduce yourself and Romana, who yelps slightly when her name is said.
>Also read them thoughts, if we can and act natural. Gotta see what she thinks about her feather being complimented.
> Guess there're more than one feather then.>She nods slightly, and smiles at you.
> "Its a pleasure to meet you as well."
>"It's kinda an heirloom. But I must know, where did you get a feather like that? I'd love to have one myself.">"Ah, well... You could say it's an heirloom too, of sorts~"
> "So where did you transfer in from?">"Ah, my family just recently moved here from Greece. A little island called Sirenum Scopuli that you've probably never heard of, ahah~"
>"Let me get a look at it.">"Um... Well, uh..."
>Stand up, go examine the feather; be sure to keep brooch out of grabbing distance.
> Add quest: Think of a cool collective name for the evil spirits/demons.
>Does it seem to just be an ornament, or does it seem to be attached to her?>You're not really sure, to be honest. The way it's sticking out of her hair makes it difficult to tell.
>Should we attempt to remove the feather?>You're not sure how good an idea this would be, seeing how Lorelei reacted to you touching it.
> Add quest: Think of a cool collective name for the evil spirits/demons.
>The Fuzz.>Works for me!
>Tug just a little, enough that if it were hair, it wouldn't hurt. See if it's affixed or not.>Lorelei lets out a small yelp.
>"You've got it in there interestingly."
>Sit back down. "So, tell us about Greece!">"Ah, w-well, I never did get to see much of the mainland, to be honest... I did get to go to Athens once, I guess..."
>Lunch it up, holmes.
> Can we tell what Romana thought about that whole episode?>'She's just pulling on thin air. Why is Lorelei reacting like that? And why does she keep going on about a feather? And... I'm sure I've heard of Sirenum Scopuli before, but... Where from? Gah, this is starting to get suspicious...'
>Finish lunching it up. Once there is an opportunity, isolate Lorelei for more private talkings.>You make quick work of the remains of your lunch, before asking Lorelei if there's anywhere you can talk to her in private.
>Also keep an eye on Lorelei's thoughts. Let's leave Romana's alone for now, no need to be snooping on that shit, it's rude >=[
>"That may do.">Lorelei turns deathly pale all of a sudden.
>She will never get there.
>"Don't worry Romana, just got some business to deal with."
>Depart with Lorelei!
>Along the way: "So, you're really worried about this Paprika person. Why?"
> "I am a woman of many talents~">"Fine, don't tell me... Just... You don't know Paprika. You don't know what she'll do to me if she finds out I screwed up!"
>"So, you're here to collect energy too, huh?">"I'm... Supposed to, yes, but..."
>"More importantly, Paprika doesn't know what I'm gonna do to her if she doesn't knock this crap off.">"Hey, I don't like it either! But anyone who gets in her way..."
>"That's alright, I'll set her straight. Think of it like this. You know what happened to Mr Dlobok. And look at me? You wouldn't think I did anything other than go to the bathroom. Paprika has no idea what she's getting into. Now, as for you, I don't have any problems with you. I think you're a nice person. And I'd like to continue to think that.">"Ah... Well, um... Th-thank you, but... Dlobok was nothing compared to her. I mean, how can you even begin to compare a kobold to a w-"
>"I'm good at what I do. Like I said, Paprika hasn't got a clue what she's gotten into. Now, the ball's in your court, Lorelei. You don't like what she's doing, and I'm offering you a way out. It's up to you to take it.">"I... Well, I..."
>Hand on her shoulder.>She smiles ever so slightly.
>"Between the two of us? She won't know what hit her."
>"The best way you can help right now? Tell me everything you know.">"Well, uh... As you've probably already guessed, I'm... Not exactly human. And neither is Paprika, nor her associates, and I'm guessing their master isn't either. Uh... But they're planning to gather energy from the people of Sanctuary so they can revive this "master", whoever he is. Apparently he was weakened a long time ago, and isn't quite up to full strength yet."
>SOCIAL LINKS SOCIAL LINKS SOCIAL LINKS oh wait
>"Good, now cheer up you look really pale right now."
>"Yeah, she and I are going to have to have a talk. What does she do, as far as this whole plan goes? And where does she stay?">"She's... You could call her an advance force. She's supposed to be scouting out the area and securing a good foothold so that the others can finish the job. Um... The last time I saw her, she was hanging out at this bar in the bad part of town. I think it was called... "The Monk's Hood"? Or something?"
>Check the time, how long til class?>You've got a couple of minutes left.
>"What's she like? Other than cannibalistic?"
>"And when not in human form?">"When she's not? Then I'd forget what the three little pigs said and BE AFRAID."
>"So she's a wolf, then?">"Oh right, that's what I forgot. I think. But... But yes, she's a wolf. I... Don't know if she's exactly like the legends say, but you should at least make sure you know what you're doing before you go after h-"
> "So Paprika's not the big boss?">"Nope... She's just one of four lieutenants for... Whoever this "master" is."
> "You should tell her that eating people really isn't good for the waistline. It goes straight to the hips, ya know!"
> Is there any convenient meeting point after school nearby?
>"Hey, let me get your cell number. Romana and I got a thing planned after school, but I can call you later.">"Um... Right, here you go..."
>Give her our number.>You exchange numbers.
>Head back to class. If she walks along, "When are you due to meet her next?"
>"Business is all taken care of for now, Romana. Sorry to leave you hanging like that, but some things can't wait.">"It's alr-right, I g-guess... Um..."
> "Say, Romana, what's the English teacher like?">"Um... W-well, he's, uh..."
> "Has he always been as hyper as a Duracell bunny with ADHD?">"Um... I always f-figured he w-was just really passionate about h-his j-job..."
>Read them thoughts. Just in case.>You try to read Mr. Hopkins' thoughts, but...
> But wasn't our mind reading also an universal translator? :ohdear:>Never said anything of the sort~ :P
>Oh god this school is haunted. Are we in Rhode Island or something?>Funnily enough, yes!
>Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit>His thoughts seem to match up with his actions, or at the very least seem to be just as hyperactive as them.
>We gonna die.
>;_;
>Observe Mr Hopkin's thoughts for awhile, see if they match up with what he's saying and doing.
> Flip the fuck out. But do it in the privacy of your own head.>You flip out. Lose D6 SAN.
> Whatever our response, deliver it with equal if not greater enthusiasm. Perhaps we can beat Mr. Hopkins at his own game!
> See if this changes Mr. Hopkins' thoughts in any discernable way.
> Whatever our response, deliver it with equal if not greater enthusiasm. Perhaps we can beat Mr. Hopkins at his own game!
> See if this changes Mr. Hopkins' thoughts in any discernable way.
>You gotta act this kinda thing out, son.>"Indeed good ma'am! "INTO THE JAWS OF DEATH, INTO THE MOUTH OF HELL!" Everything about it just oozes passion wouldn't you say so?"
>"Sir no sir I just got a little distracted thinking about how thoroughly awesome Tennyson was because holy crap!"
>"Sure does, Sir!"
Ogle the teacher disconcertingly. And also in a HOT-BLOODED MANNER!>He responds with a thumbs up and a smile that burns with the intensity of a thousand suns.
> Drum fingers on desk.>"Hmmm? And what makes you think that Miss Sue? I feel fan-tip-top-tastic if I do say so myself!"
> "Sir, you don't look too good."
> Brace self.
> "I think you should visit the nurse."
> This... might become a recurring thing.
>"Hmmm? And what makes you think that Miss Sue? I feel fan-tip-top-tastic if I do say so myself!"
> "I saw it on TV the other day - you just have all this energy and you can't use it up, and your body temperature goes all the way up and you get a terrible heart attack! It's awful, sir, and you look like you have the same symptoms!"
> Get up, grab teacher by the elbow, start pulling him out of the classroom.
> "I'd feel terrible if you got a heart attack and we didn't do anything about it, sir, but I'm sure the nurse can help you. We'll behave, promise, sir, so come on!"
>"Now I know you didn't think I'd buy that for even a second so I'll just get straight to the point and ask you why were you trying to get into my head earlier?"
> "I have no idea what you mean sir.""Now I know young girls like to have their secrets but I know pretty well when I'm having my mind read. There's this little um "ticking" in the back of the head if that makes sense. Takes an awful lot of practice to notice it though."
"Now I know young girls like to have their secrets but I know pretty well when I'm having my mind read. There's this little um "ticking" in the back of the head if that makes sense. Takes an awful lot of practice to notice it though."
> "Sir, that sounds awful, that sounds just like the onset of an aneurysm! Come on, quickly!">You drag him off slowly.
> Tug him in direction of nurse's office.
>Waitaminute, won't the nurse's office be closed for repairs or policeline'd off or something?
>"Scarab? Whatever do you mean, sir? I really think you should be getting to the nurse, you might be hallucinating...">Mr. Hopkins facepalms in exasperation.
>Waitaminute, won't the nurse's office be closed for repairs or policeline'd off or something?
> We don't know what you're talking about. Why would such a thing be necessary?>Of course you know nothing! (*nudge-nudge-wink-wink*)
>Mr. Hopkins facepalms in exasperation.
>"I can see the broach it's right there in plain view. Stop playing dumb Miss Sue and drop the whole secret identity bit for the moment. Geez you're in no way your father's daughter..."
>Of course you know nothing! (*nudge-nudge-wink-wink*)
> Maybe if we lie hard enough we can make him explode out of troll-induced rage.>Troll? Well, you've already got the regeneration thing down...
> "I'm sorry, sir, but that's in quite poor taste of you. I know I'm adopted, but my parents love me as if I were their own nonetheless."
>Hear him out, we've trolled him long enough :V
>"Sinister forces, you say?">"More sinister than you could ever imagine Miss Sue but I'm sure you're at least somewhat aware of it by now! An ancient evil is about to arise again and someone has to stop it before it's too late!"
> Dlobok or w/e was a Rat-thing, the other girl was something with feathers, a Bird, and this guy is hyper. Chipmunk or something like one :V>There are clues as to what Lorelei really is, if you look carefully enough~ ;)
Wikipedia: According to the Roman poets Virgil (Aeneid, book v.864) and Ovid, the Sirenum scopuli were three small rocky islands where the Sirens of Greek mythology lived and lured sailors to their deaths. "The Sirenum Scopuli are sharp rocks that stand about a stone's throw from the south side of the island" of Capri, was Joseph Addison's confident identification.[1].Might also be a reference to Mystia.
> I think we know what Lorelei is now. I expected her to be a harpy though...
Might also be a reference to Mystia.
> Try to pick out any animal-like features on Hopkins.
Ok, I thought hyper teach was with the baddies :V Nice curve-ball :3>Just keep in mind that knowledge is power, and the difference between what you know and what you don't know can sometimes be the difference between life and death.
> "From how your talking, I assume your more friend then foe. Would that be correct?
> "Is it safe to assume that Dlobok was one of them, one of the sinister forces?"
Meh, Kobold, Rat, close enough :V And unless it's important to the plot, what type of bird the girl is isn't THAT big of a deal to me. References are win though ^-^
Wikipedia: According to the Roman poets Virgil (Aeneid, book v.864) and Ovid, the Sirenum scopuli were three small rocky islands where the Sirens of Greek mythology lived and lured sailors to their deaths. "The Sirenum Scopuli are sharp rocks that stand about a stone's throw from the south side of the island" of Capri, was Joseph Addison's confident identification.[1].>Harpies are cool and all, but how can you argue with such a beautiful singing voice~?
> I think we know what Lorelei is now. I expected her to be a harpy though...
Might also be a reference to Mystia.>The parser regretfully admits to not thinking of Mystia's surname at all until after Lorelei had been named. Still, fun coincidence I guess.
> Try to pick out any animal-like features on Hopkins.
The siren thing was pretty obvious, but I hadn't examined Hopkins name closely enough. Well done.>"It's my business to be in the know about these things Miss Sue."
>"You seem to be pretty well in the know about these things, don't you?"
>"Actually, I've run into three people like you around here. Are there any more you know about?"Haven't we only met two so far?
>"Oh, you're teaching a class on this stuff? Convenient! Can I transfer into it this quarter?">"You seem to have misunderstood me Miss Sue. The only thing I teach here is English apart from that one time I had to show the lunch ladies how to make a proper cup of tea!"
>"Actually, I've run into three people like you around here. Are there any more you know about?"
("Neither enemy nor friend! I come from a world where such things are meaningl --" *brick'd*)>"I can think in many different languages including some long dead ones. But it's as simple as trying to think of something other than what the mind reader is looking for. Of course like all simple things it's a lot harder to get the hang of than it initially seems."
> "How did you block my mind-reading? I mean, in case I run into someone else who can do it."
>"Probably not your organization that's here, then. You know about Mr Dlobok, right?""Oh yes rather esteemed colleague shame about what happened to him really. Thankfully you got to him before I could what with the whole healing beam thing. At least this way I'll still have someone to discuss the finer points of Russian literature with."
>"Do you know about Paprika?">"I know that she's got the underground terrified at the very least. Sanctuary's supernatural community usually likes to lie low but there's been a noticable increase in strange attacks at night and bizarre murders. I think she has something pretty big backing her because there's no way a simple werewolf would cause this by herself."
>Nod. "She's got friends, too. Three others like her.">"So I've heard but I can never seem to dig up any information about them nor what they're trying to do. I can't even pick out any kind of pattern out of the victims that have been showing up."
>"Do you know what they're looking for?">He sighs loudly.
>"Life energy, according to Dlobok.">"Well that would explain all of the bizarre murders as of late..."
> Go for Light Side Points dialogue option.
> Should we tell him we've recruited Lorelei?
>"But that begs the question of what they're planning to do with it... Did Dlobok mention anything of the sort?"
>"Bizarre murders?">"There have been reports of some rather strange slayings in the bad part of town. Mutilated bodies have been found several with... Parts missing."
>"No, Dlobok said that his Master didn't tell him the plan."
> Go for Light Side Points dialogue option.
> Should we tell him we've recruited Lorelei?
> No, don't trust him.>All will be revealed in time. Hopefully.
> Didn't someone, somewhere mention a master they wanted to bring back? Doesn't matter, though, as it's vague as hell.
>Someone did mention it, and I've kinda been holding back on it in case he's a double agent or something.>"I've been looking into it myself and I think I've almost narrowed it down. I keep hearing rumours that she's settled at some bar somewhere something like "The Hooded Monk" or... Something."
>"Actually, do you know where Paprika stays? I kinda need to deal with her."
>He nods back.>Or the Twig and Berries?
>Nod. "I'll look into that."
>He nods back.
>"Now how about we get back to class for the time being?"
>"Alright. Um, was all that an act, or do you really get that excited about literature, sir?">"There is nothing more beautiful in this world than a finely written piece of prose!"
> "Sure!">You return to class and take your seat beside Romana.
> Seriousface, do the whole "I'm watching you" hand-gesture behind his back as we go in.
>Snatch the girl's wrist as she makes the grab.
>Glare
>"Hey, why don't you buy her a drink first, jerk?"
> "Or am I going to find out someone else needs a trip to the nurse's office as well?">You grab her wrist and address her in a somewhat threatening tone.
>"You really shouldn't be picking on Romana when you have that bit of fat bulge over you belt line like that."
>>Punch 'em in the dick!
>Assume yandere girl eyes, if we are capable of them.
>"You really shouldn't be picking on Romana when you have that bit of fat bulge over you belt line like that."
> Pah, we can do better than that!
> Poke the second girl in the eyes.
> Blow imaginary smoke off our poking fingers.
>No no, fighting results in detentions and shits! No beating up the non-monsters.>She looks down at her waist in a panic.
>But simply observing minor but embarrassing physical flaws? Well, that's not against the rules.
Up until this point, I never considered how hilarious the combination of psycho eyes and catty remarks would be.>Lorelei tries to stiffle her giggling.
>"Only celery? Wow, she is going to have some deficiencies..."
>Glance at Lorelei: "Hey, what're you laughing about?"
> "Well I can't have people bullying one of my friends now can I?">"Heh... There's too few people like you in the world, Mary."
>"Though Stargate's still better."> Wink.
>"God, I hope there's not more of me. That'd just be confusing. What happens when one of them gets a traffic ticket? I'd get stuck with it!">Lorelei seems to be stuck between giggling and staring at you like you were some deranged lunatic.
> After that, turn to Romana and smile.>Romana squeaks again. She's starting to draw stares from around the room.
> "And yes, we are."
>"Though Stargate's still better."
> Wink.>"Um... W-well, D-doctor Who is e-even b-better! H-hah!"
> Or a snake. Or an ocelot.
> Mentally go off on a tangent about a snake that was water-elemental or metal-elemental.
Wait, what?
>"I'm gonna have to give you a swirly if you keep up that kinda crazy talk, Romana.">Romana involuntarily shudders (more than usual, anyway).
>Warm smile, pat on the back.
>Finish getting ready for class.
> Do some mind readin' while we get ready.
>Respect peoples' mental privacy. =[
>Keep an eye out for anyone acting strange enough to warrant mind-reading. With all of Paprika's animal-people lurking around, it wouldn't be too surprising if our gym partner was a monkey.>No-one seems all that suspicious. There's a couple of guys who look like monkey-people, but on closer inspection that's just the jocks. And you'd probably end up dumber if you tried to read them.
> Or a snake. Or an ocelot.
> Mentally go off on a tangent about a snake that was water-elemental or metal-elemental.
> The snake was obviously located on an imaginary point on a binary phase diagram that marked the temperature at which the second of two phases, the first of which had already solidified, started to solidify as well.
> Dodge a ball with a combat roll.
>Dodge ball.
>No doubt Romana is going to be a target. Try to keep an eye out for those targeting Romana, and knock them out before they can get to her.
>Beware of Russian students. Or Kenyans.
>No doubt Romana is going to be a target. Try to keep an eye out for those targeting Romana, and knock them out before they can get to her.>Thirding this.