It's a strange sensation, dreaming while passed out. It's more like a hallucination than anything else, your mind drifting uncontrollably, and it's rather jarring having Angie there, keeping part of you conscious to converse with you. It's hard to tell what shapes or images are around you, but Angie moves through the jumbled imaginings like a fish through water.
“Looks like you got pretty messed up in the head. You're out cold. Nearly dead, actually, but you're recovering. Someone is taking very good care of you.”
You don't have to look to know the shadowy manifestation of your sense of fear is forming behind you. Well, it's proof that you're still human at least, that you still have a primal fear of death. Angie either doesn't see it or doesn't care, moving closer and examining you. You hold still, trying to adjust to the sensations around you, but the more you try to adapt the less control you seem to have, so you relax and hold still for Angie.
“Yep, that'd do it. You didn't get a channel cut for your power to flow through. That devil carved a valley. They didn't leave much of a signature, I don't recognize the name, but I think they're expecting a call back later for being so... helpful. You're gonna have some fun...”
Angie shrugs a bit and yawns softly. You try to form a response, but your head is fuzzy and the words just won't come. You can only manage a nod and a muttered agreement.
“It's probably a test, which is weird. I think your little speech about ambition made them want to see what your limit was. And since you're going to live, you passed. Normal devils of that rank don't do stuff like that, they take a shotgun approach. I guess this Tellarie is a bit more choosy. I'll see if I can get some information on them for next time.”
She pats you on the head with a smile when you nod again.
“Aww, you can't even speak. Has my beauty stolen all your words away? Or are you just concussed from passing out and hitting your head on a rock? Probably the second one. Well, I'll leave you to it. Have fun with your nightmare monster thing.”
Angie vanishes and the world around you loses all cohesion. You fall into darkness, your fear creeping at your back, and drift.
-
New stat acquired: Spirit. Spirit is your magic stat. When activating or controlling spells, this is the stat you'll be using. Due to a mix of a sheer dumb luck and your choice in how to speak with Tellarie, your starting Spirit is 2.
-
You awaken slowly. You're warm, which is nice. Warm is better than cold. The smells are familiar, but you can't quite place them. You can see a purple blur, a curtain perhaps, and sunlight beyond it. Someone is touching your hair, stroking idly, and you lean into the touch slightly. It feels nice, and the sensation helps you to focus your mind on something as you claw your way through the haze and into wakefulness.
“Good morning.”
You yawn softly and pause, opening your eyes fully. Jennifer is sitting on a chair next to you, reading a book and petting your hair softly. She glances at you, her expression neutral, and goes back to her reading. You look around for a moment to take stock of the situation. You're in Sammy's bed, there's a bandage around your head and another around your hand, and you're naked under the sheets. Jennifer, on the other hand, is wearing a black silk robe of some sort, tied at the waist, but with her body turned slightly away from you you can't tell what else she's got on. Your eyes fall on the book she's flipping through. It's your hemomancy tome.
Fuck.
>Character sheet
http://pastebin.com/WWUrXQiH
>Rules
Same system as Become The Dragon Quest. If you don't know what that is, it's best of three d20 rolls. I name a stat that sums up what you're trying to do, and if I don't name a relevant skill, you try to fill in the blank based on what you're trying to accomplish. “Break open the door” might be Strength based, but if you've been playing baseball after school and there's a lead pipe nearby, you could apply your Baseball skill to the roll. A 20 on the die is a crit threat, and if either of the other two rolls is 20 or higher after mods, it's a critical. A crit fail is when you have two or more 1s. So far this system has worked out well enough. We'll get into combat rules as needed, but in basic terms you have wounds, not HP, and the worse the wounds, the more penalties you accrue while doing other things.
Most Important Rule:
Have fun.
>Good morning, Jennifer. How are you today?
>Whatcha reading there?
>Why am I naked, and where are my clothes?
>Where's Sammy?
>What happened?
>Other (write-in)
>>44061710
>>Good morning, Jennifer. How are you today?
>Why am I naked, and where are my clothes?
>What happened?
>>44061710
>Fucking demon...the one time you actually want the bare minimum effort...
>Good morning Jennifer. Why am I naked?
>>44061710
>Can you even read that?
You sit up slightly, keeping one hand on the sheet to keep it from slipping too low, and do a quick check of yourself. Ten fingers, ten toes, your head isn't killing you and you don't feel like you're going to be sick. In fact, you feel really good, better than you've ever felt before. You'd be tempted to try and test out your new magic right away, but you've got company. Speaking of which...
“Good morning, Jennifer. I hope this isn't a rude question, but where are my clothes?”
She slowly turns one of the pages before responding.
“In the wash. They were covered in blood and dirt. We didn't have anything in your size, and didn't expect we'd need to order new medical gowns so soon. You have your dignity intact though. Stephen patched you up.”
You nod slightly and pause, unraveling the bandage around your head and hand. You lightly feel around for where you struck your head, but there's no trace of any bruising, and when you look at your palm it's the same way. Jennifer looks over at you and points to the book.
“It says that within the first few hours of receiving your first taste of power, your body undergoes a kind of metamorphosis. It's not a physical change so much as a spiritual one, but it does cause you to heal very quickly for a short span. I presume that you're hungry.”
She grabs a glass from the bedside table full of clear liquid and takes a sip. It smells like aniseed. She looks at you expectantly, waiting for you to confirm or deny your hunger. Now that she mentioned it, you realize you're starving.
>What's there to eat? Can I help myself?
>Any chance of a home cooked meal?
>I'll be fine for the time being. I have something on my mind. (write-in)
>Other (write-in)
>>44062123
>Yeah, well, does it say what happens when the demon randomly decides to carve a valley instead of a simple channel? Fucking prideful over-productive self-centered fucking little goddamned fucking...
>>44062123
>What's there to eat? Can I help myself?
>Starving, doesn't help the ritual worked far better than it should have.
>>44062202
>>44062123
also Add
>You can read Latin?
You nod.
"Famished, actually. The ritual went better than expected, instead of a trickle of power I got a river. Where's the pantry? And is there anything I shouldn't eat?"
You move to wrap the blanket around yourself and get up and find Jennifer's hand on your chest. She gives you a firm, assertive look that melts into one that's almost affectionate.
"You're awake now. That means the rush will be ending soon. You feel fine, but in a few minutes you'll be dizzy again. I'm not trusting you in the kitchen on your own. This isn't an order or a demand, but a request. Let me take care of you."
You nod slightly when you feel a gentle throb pass through your head.
"Fine. I'll... I'll let you."
She nods and sets the book down on her chair.
"Here."
She slips her robe off, revealing her silky black underthings, and passes it to you. She's doing it on purpose, you know she is, but you can't help stealing a glance here and there.
"You can wear this until your clothes are dry."
She turns and walks toward the door, and you look at the robe for a moment before watching her saunter off. You slip the robe on and tie it securely, walking slowly to make sure nothing peeks out through the robe, following her downstairs. She heads into the kitchen and gets to work, slipping on an apron as you find a seat.
"So, you can read Latin?"
Jennifer nods.
"I had a religious upbringing. Catholic school. I learned Latin so i could help conduct services. I wanted to be a nun, until I learnedI couldn't marry. Then I became involved with a local church, helping out with fundraisers and charity work. I was actually engaged to the Sunday school teacher before I met Patrick and... was selected by him."
She says it with no small amount of bitterness, and you can almost picture it. Jennifer, sharing a happy and content life with a cheerful and quiet man, only to be taken away by a boisterous werewolf to be his pack mate. She falls silent, working on an omelette for you.
>What happened last night, exactly?
>What do you think of the book?
>Where is everyone else?
>Thanks for the food
>Other (write-in)
>>44062721
>>What happened last night, exactly?
>Where is everyone else?
>Thanks for the food
>>44062721
>You realize that nothing's going to change about that until you say something, right?
Schmooze roll, +1
Rolled 7 + 1 (1d20 + 1)
>>44062884
Rolled 20 + 1 (1d20 + 1)
>>44062884
>>44062943
But is it the crit though
>>44062988
Well as the guy who rolled it I'd samefag, but questing etiquette ahs taught me that's wrong.
>>44063017
Then it's up to someone else to carry us there.
Rolled 2 + 1 (1d20 + 1)
>>44062884
I shall lead the path
>>44063094
You only had one job.
Anyway, you still got high enough for the secondary thing. Smarts roll plus Perception, +1
Rolled 8 + 1 (1d20 + 1)
>>44063193
may I roll another 20
Rolled 19 + 1 (1d20 + 1)
>>44063193
Rolled 12 + 1 (1d20 + 1)
>>44063193
Reminder that Jessica is best girl and anyone who disagrees is likely a homosexual.
>>44063321
fuck, meant Jennifer
>>44063321
>>44063332
Sam, Angie, Sophie, Meliroa and Miniora beg to differ boss.
>>44063356
Not saying they aren't top tier, but they aren't the best.
>>44063321
I'd prefer homosexuality to liking Jennifer.
The fact that nobody can get her name right, especially her supporters, doesn't help.
"So what do you plan to do about it? Because unless you say something, nothing is going to change. And based on last night, I'm pretty sure you want out."
Jennifer laughs softly, a quiet, mocking chuckle.
"There is no plan. Short of Patrick dying or losing his position to another werewolf, I'm trapped. There is no divorce among werewolves. Either one of us dies or someone else claims me as theirs and they're strong enough for their claim to stick."
She glances at you for a brief moment.
"As for last night... I said a lot of foolish things. I was drunk, and not myself. Kindly disregard what occurred between us. I'll make sure that it doesn't happen again. It means nothing."
She's easier to read than Angie is, that's for sure. You can tell it meant something to her, particularly once you had her walls down. Here she is, making breakfast for you in her underwear and saying her advances last night didn't mean a thing. Who is she trying to fool?
And then it clicks. She didn't order you to not cook, she asked permission to cook for you. It's her home, where she's the queen, and she's taking care of you personally. She's treating you like she's your superior in word alone, and even then she's making concessions so she can tend to you. And that bit about someone claiming her, followed by her looking right at you... You steer the conversation in a more neutral direction while you try to figure out your approach.
"Noted. So what happened last night? I did the ritual and then passed out."
Jennifer plates the omelette with a nod.
You glance around the house.
"And the others?"
Jennifer sets the plate in front of you along with a knife and fork before heading to the fridge.
"Work, errands or both. We're alone until sunset. I've already called ahead to let them know you had a medical emergency, and the nurse said it was fine for you to take today off. Do you want a drink?"
Way to go, Angie. Watching out for you as always.
>Write-in
>>44063663
>Nothing alcoholic, thank you.
>>44063663
>No thanks, but thank you for offering.
>Find some way to cut yourself, test out the limits of your hemokinesis
>>44063663
I have video on Mark being a piece of crap to Sammy. She didn't want me to show anyone last night because of the full moon, care to see it? Also non-alcoholic please, I bled a fair deal and rather not drink afterwards.
>>44063663
>>44063739
Second.
While I wait for us to build up enough momentum for "first to three", I'm just gonna incorporate a little of each post, leaning towards similar themes. Sound good?
>>44063841
go for it.
>>44063841
Fine for me.
>>44063663
thirding
>>44063739
>>44063663
>>44063719
Changing to >>44063739
You take a bite of the omelet. It's pretty good, actually. You didn't really expect her to be any good at cooking considering her status, but then again, before marrying Patrick (or however it works for werewolves, you're still not sure, especially with this whole “claiming” thing) she was expecting to be a simple housewife somewhere.
“Something non-alcoholic. I did lose a lot of blood last night, and regenerated or not I don't want to chance it.”
Jennifer bends over to get something from the bottom shelf and you fight not to just stare openly at her. You know you'd just be giving her the satisfaction. Then again, considering last night, maybe being the one person who can hold back from her charms is what would give her satisfaction? She straightens back up and pours you a glass of orange juice, evaluating your reaction passively as she sets the glass beside your plate. You swallow another mouthful before speaking.
“I have video of Mark. Proof that he tried to attack me on campus, and how he views Sammy. I didn't want to spread it around last night, for obvious reasons, but after what we talked about I figure this sort of evidence is exactly what you've been waiting for. Wanna look over the footage with me?”
Jennifer raises an eyebrow and gives a slight nod.
“Of course. The sooner I have that proof, the sooner I can end my facade. After last night... I'd prefer not to go back to having to act so coldly towards her in public.”
You pause for a moment. You don't know where your phone is.
“What did you do with the rest of my stuff?”
Jennifer gestures with her thumb down a nearby hall.
“Your bag and the contents of your pockets are in the wash room, along with your clothes. They should be about done, if you want to get changed. It took three cycles to get out all the stains.”
>I'm fine with just the robe. It's comfy.
>I should probably get dressed, yeah. I'm sure you want the robe back.
>I may as well if we're heading there. Saves me the trouble later.
>Other (write-in)
>>44064053
>I should probably get dressed, yeah. I'm sure you want the robe back.
>I may as well if we're heading there. Saves me the trouble later.
Either or.
>>44064053
>I may as well if we're heading there. Saves me the trouble later.
Also thanks for dealing with the stains, I'm sure they were unpleasant.
>>44064033
>>I should probably get dressed, yeah. I'm sure you want the robe back.
>Other (write-in) "Where is Sammy? Figured she'd want to know I didn't blow up my soul last night."
>>44064082
Probably at school.
>>44064053
>I should probably get dressed, yeah. I'm sure you want the robe back.
>>44064093
oh yeah, forgot that was a thing.
Schmooze roll, since I presume you're trying to be classy about this. +1
Rolled 14 + 1 (1d20 + 1)
>>44064149
oh yeah
Rolled 8 + 1 (1d20 + 1)
>>44064149
Rolled 2 + 1 (1d20 + 1)
>>44064149
yes Oliver is a man of class and taste.
>>44064159
Better than nothing. I guess they can't all be 20's
“I should probably get changed, yeah. I mean, I've kept you disrobed for too long. It's impolite to keep imposing on you.”
Jennifer looks at you for a moment, before giving you a small smile.
“I'll be back in a moment then.”
She turns and walks off, sauntering once more for your benefit. It's slowly turning into a game, with her doing these little flirtatious acts while you try to keep your sensibilities intact. She's waiting for you to crumble and go to her, or take control of the situation and show she's playing on your terms. You have no idea how to do that, though, at least, not without potentially crossing lines you aren't sure exist. You aren't even sure if she'd listen if you gave her an order, or if that would constitute a loss as well.
You turn your attention back to your meal, eating it quickly to fill the empty space in your stomach and washing it down with juice. Jennifer returns with your clothes, folded neatly, with your wallet and phone on top. She sets them on the counter and glances at you, taking the empty plate and glass and walking with them to the sink.
>Mind if I get some privacy while I change?
>Get changed right there, she can't see through the counter. No fucks given.
>Check your phone first, see what's up with the flashing alert light.
>Other (write-in)
>>44064361
>Mind if I get some privacy while I change?
>Then check your phone
>>44064361
>>Check your phone first, see what's up with the flashing alert light.
This does not bode well.
>>44064361
>Check your phone first, see what's up with the flashing alert light.
Then:
Get changed, either option works. If she is playing serious games then either she makes a move and events happen, or respects our privacy and we get changed unmolested.
>>44064361
>>44064389
Second.
>>44064361
>Check your phone first, see what's up with the flashing alert light.
What, did Mel install some kind of soul-gieger counter?
"WARNING, SOUL VIRUS DETECTED"
>>44064361
>Mind if I get some privacy while I change?
I have no interest in playing her stupid games.
You grab your phone and open your messages while looking over at Jennifer.
“Mind if I get some privacy while I get changed?”
Jennifer deposits the dishes in the sink and nods, turning and heading for the stairs.
“I'm going to run and fetch something. I'll be back in just a moment.”
You wait until she's out of sight before you start to get changed, your phone scrolling slowly through your new messages for you. The first one is from Meliora, and it simply reads “IHATEYOUIHATEYOU” over and over until the character limit, which is quite considerable on this phone. The next seven are all random characters, but when you resize the font they form pictures. Some are flowers, and some are cute pictures of kittens. The last one from her read:
“I'm sorry for my outbursts. I do hate you though. I ran the subroutines, like you advised me to. I designated you as the target of my affections, since I didn't really have anyone else I trusted not to hold it over my head if I acted strangely. I had to delete my protocols for wireless communication and hide out in the woods to avoid saying something stupid based on those idiotic emotions. If that's truly what love is, and the effect is has on me is such a drastic reduction in my intelligence, then I want no part in it. Anyway, I thought that you should know. PS, I hate you so, so much for this. I'm not saying it's your fault. I'm saying I'm blaming you.”
The only other message is from Sammy, a good morning text making sure that you're alright. There's a particular section that catches your eye though.
“My mom wanted me to let you know that we talked last night. She said that she wanted you to know you can trust her, but that you wouldn't believe it if she said it. She also said something about a promise, I think. I don't really remember, I was tired. It was something about keeping her word to someone from here on though, and she said you'd understand. Anyway, I hope this message finds you well, and I'll see you around.”
You debate appropriate responses to both of them while you adjust your clothes and slip your wallet into your pocket, the robe folded on the table, when Jennifer walks back downstairs with your tome.
“I have an idea. I did some light reading earlier in this book, and since I'm sure you're dying to try out your new powers, I've selected a simple spell that will both let you experiment a bit and help us get to know each other. It's a spell that compels the target to speak the truth. Eight questions, eight answers. You can tell when I lie, and force me to speak the truth. I won't be able to reciprocate, of course, but I thought it might be fun.”
She sets the tome on the table and grabs the robe, slipping it back on.
“What do you think?”
>Sure thing, let me just message someone back first and we'll get started. How do I perform the spell?
>How about we pick something else? That seems a tad invasive.
>Maybe some other time, I'm kinda tired. I'll just take a nap or something.
>Texting back can wait, it's not like anyone knows you're awake yet, and they'll be bugging you during the spell if you respond now.
>Other (write-in)
>>44064684
>>Texting back can wait, it's not like anyone knows you're awake yet, and they'll be bugging you during the spell if you respond now.
>>44064684
>Texting back can wait, it's not like anyone knows you're awake yet, and they'll be bugging you during the spell if you respond now.
>>44064684
>>Sure thing, let me just message someone back first and we'll get started. How do I perform the spell?
To Sammy, awake alight now, dealing with the Marc issue and blood magic crap with you Mom
To Meliora, Yeah love can do that, then again so can hate, they're pretty strongly intertwined. Anyways sorry if it was that horrible for you.
>>44064684
>Texting back can wait, it's not like anyone knows you're awake yet, and they'll be bugging you during the spell if you respond now.
"It sounds like your setting this up with eight specific questions in mind, or just one you really really want to steer me towards asking"
>>44064684
>Sure thing, let me just message someone back first and we'll get started. How do I perform the spell?
>>44064684
>>Sure thing, let me just message someone back first and we'll get started. How do I perform the spell?
Dammit it's a draw. Wonder who is going to undo it.
Also pic related about Jennifer.
>>44064760
This, but to Mel add in the 'Oh, and I did like the pictures you sent. Very pretty.'
>>44064846
First to three, remember?
Spirit roll, +2
Rolled 12 + 2 (1d20 + 2)
>>44064903
Critfail
Rolled 17 + 2 (1d20 + 2)
>>44064903
pls
>>44064875
No i didn't. I think i will go eat something now.
Rolled 4 + 2 (1d20 + 2)
>>44064903
Rolled 14 + 2 (1d20 + 2)
>>44064903
Rolled 10 + 2 (1d20 + 2)
>>44064903
>>44064932
Choke to death.
>>44064962
Jokes on you that's my fetish.
>>44064930
We wizard now
>>44064988
As long as you die.
You slip your phone into your pocket and grab the tome and open it. You mentally try to steer it towards the right page, with all the information you need, and the book responds. It looks pretty basic. Two rings of blood, one inner and one outer, with some symbols between them, eight in total. Then there's a brief chant and that's it.
“Seems simple enough. What's the price I have to pay though?”
Jennifer moves to your side, pointing out a section you can only barely comprehend.
“This version requires a target to willingly submit to the spell from the beginning. Any future resistance on my part won't break the spell. I have to trust you, completely, that you won't use the spell to draw out information I don't want to give you. And I do. So this spell has no cost except the blood used to form the circles and symbols. You're not doing anything drastic with it except detecting lies, and compelling truths I should be willing to give anyway.”
She takes your hand, shifting just enough for her claws to appear, and gently cuts the tip of your finger. You look at the bead of red that forms from the cut, then at her. She holds up the book for you.
“Focus on the shape. Imagine that it's already printed on the ground. Then just press your finger to the ground and concentrate. At least, that's what the book says to do.”
You shrug a bit and crouch, kneeling down and closing your eyes. The circles and symbols seem so clear in your mind, and you picture the power you feel in your blood spreading across the floor to form the spell. When you open your eyes you see the outline on the floor, exactly as you pictured it. It doesn't look like you had to use much blood, either, it's pretty small. Jennifer immediately steps onto the drying spell pattern, holding still.
“Now just chant the words, focus, and we're all set.”
You grab the tome and look at her. There's a hint of nervousness on her face, second thoughts. Well, she wants to play games, you play to win. You begin chanting the spell and the symbols glow. You watch them lift off the floor, each one rising and circling her before forming a ring around her neck and vanishing. The circles on the floor fade away, and you feel slightly drained, like you just worked out for the first time in weeks. You can't tell if you're more excited that it worked, or what it means for your future endeavors. Probably both. You set the tome down and look at Jennifer. Question time.
>Write-in
-
We'll go question by question for this, so that if one question prompts another you guys can decide what you want to push forward on and what you don't. And if she lies, you'll know and can force a confession from her about it, which will also be given as an option. Also if I vanish I'm not dead, but I am cooking dinner and might step away briefly to tend to it or eat.
>>44065071
So Something simple, how much of this has gone to your plan?
>>44065071
>Are you trying to get close to Sammy again more because you want to stop being cold and know your daughter, or because of the promise you made?
>>44065071
You've been taking care of me when you didn't have to, talking about claims, subtly trying to seduce me. Why?
>>44065071
What do you have on Maria?
>>44065121
*Marie
Getting a "first to three" is going to be difficult for this, at a guess. Hmm...
>>44065121
I'll second tis one.
>>44065071
>>44065121
Third.
You nod to yourself. Something to test the water before you move on to anything too earthshaking. If nothing else it'll let her know you're not going to hold back.
“What do you have on Marie that makes her do what you tell her?”
Jennifer hesitates for a moment, her neutral expression cracking a little bit more.
“...I know that she slept with someone. As far as anyone else knows, she's a virgin, and her father is setting her up with someone who presumes as much. We have an arrangement. I keep her secret, and will help her to fake an incident that will cover up that fact, and in return she serves me loyally. Once she's married and settled down, she'll no longer be bound to that debt. And for clarity, she was the one who came to me begging for my help. She swore her service to me, and I accepted. I will trust that you won't go spreading that around to anyone so you don't ruin her life.”
You don't feel anything to indicate a lie, but you're pretty sure that Marie wasn't expecting quite that much control over her life. Another part of her guise as the cold-hearted bitch, you suppose. Either that or Marie pissed her off or something. Either way there's more to the story, but you don't know if you want to spend your questions digging through it right now.
>Write-in
>>44065317
Why did you try so hard to mess things up between me and your daughter?
>>44065317
>"Why are you trusting a random teenager so strongly?"
>>44065317
Why do you think I would choose you over Sammy?
>>44065317
How did Patrick get you into this life?
>>44065344
Supporting because of dubs.
>>44065317
>>44065344
I'll support this.
>>44065317
Is there something you want me to know?
Sorry for the delay
-
You grab a chair and sit down, keeping your eyes on Jennifer's.
“Why did you try so hard to mess things up between me and Sammy?”
Jennifer hangs her head slightly and closes her eyes.
“I already told you that one. I've only ever wanted to make her strong enough to stand on her own two feet, to provide the adversity she needs to grow. That and a mother needs to know if a boy is right for her daughter. That fact that I also find you appealing didn't become apparent to me until you left with her, defying my gaze and refusing to back down. If you're referring to last night, my intention wasn't to come between you. That incident was entirely removed from Sammy, I didn't even consider her.”
You can tell that's a lie, and nudge with the spell almost on reflex. Something inside her gives way, and she tenses.
“I thought about her and how much I would regret trying to make a pass on you, it wasn't about making things difficult for you, I was scared of hurting my daughter but I couldn't help myself.”
Jennifer's eyes open wide and she glares at you.
“Not a word.”
You nod slightly and make a mental note to be more careful with how you push for information. It's so easy to squeeze the truth out of her over any little lie, but half of the game is in the subtext.
>Write-in
>>44066121
>Write-in Why do you think I would choose you or Marie over Sammy?
>>44066121
If I were the sort to abandon Sam for you, you wouldn't want me anyways. Too submissive. What exactly is it you're working for?
>>44066121
So what's the situation of you clan?
>>44066121
Sheesh, talk about your jumbled emotional states. I think she isn't quite sure what she wants or whats happening just as much as we don't
>>44066121
Sammy says you both talked. What about?
>>44066121
Wonder if /ss/ is her fetish or just Oliver.
>>44066367
But Oliver isn't a shota
I was honestly anticipating more of a hive-mind about this, but then again we're only just starting to pick up steam. Hmm...
>>44066456
Ageplay lies at the core of /ss/.
Milf chasing jailbait would count.
>>44066121
>>44066207
Second.
>>44066518
Fair. That's a valid point.
I won't confirm or deny that though. You'll have to ask her yourself.
>>44066537
Well, not good enough to waste a question on, we'll just fuck the answer out of her.
Solid plan, no flaws.
>>44066121
Who are the patriots?
>>44066562
None at all.
If things keep up at this pace I'll just do best of two for the questions until things pick up more. Writing now.
>>44066121
Where is the Shagohod?
>>44066578
>>44066601
silver stop shitposting
>>44066611
That's not shitposting, it's funny. Wanting to fuck Jennifer is shitposting.
“You don't want someone submissive. You want someone who's assertive and in control. But if I left Sammy for you, that goes against the point. So what exactly are you working towards? I mean, you're working against your own ends here.”
Jennifer falls silent, and you can feel the spell giving you the option to pull the information out of her. She's not exactly lying, but she's not giving you the truth either. She looks hesitant, but this question isn't big enough to make her plead not to have it exposed.
>Let her keep her secret, next question
>Use the spell, make her talk
>Other (write-in)
>>44066619
I want to shit fuckposting.
Did i do it rite?
>>44066625
>>Use the spell, make her talk
>>44066640
See, personally I find this sort of thing amusing, like our awful archiving system for this quest. I don't see what people are getting so hung up on. Just laugh it off.
>>44066625
>Tic toc. (express that you want an answer, but that you'd rather not force it out)
>>44066611
I swear this is the second time i was called silver on this quest.
>>44066611
I mean, I'm here. But that's not the shitposter you're looking for.
Can I get another vote? We've got one write-in and one vote for using the spell.
>>44066625
>Make her talk.
>>44066625
>>44066669
Second.
>>44066625
>>44066669
Yeah I'll support this. Get on with it!
>>44066669
Second
You wave your finger back and forth like a metronome while making soft ticking noises, and instead of using the spell to force her to speak, you try to use it as a threat, nudging her with it gently, letting her know this is something you want answered. Jennifer draws a slow breath and takes some time to consider her words, finally speaking after close to a minute.
“I want you to want me. It's as simple as that. I'm working towards trying to make myself appealing to you. I'm not trying to break you up with Sammy. What you do with her is your own business.”
You give her another nudge and she stiffens.
“You only answered half the question. What about the rest?”
Jennifer glares at you for a moment.
“...Fine. I... want to be taken. Not by brute force, but by someone who has a will I can't crack. Who does what he likes because he feels like it. Who I have no control over, but who can control me.”
You keep up the gentle prodding, and she clenches her fists.
“Like I said, I don't care what happens with Sammy. I want you to do as you please, because that's what you've done so far, and every time you overstep a boundary, or defy my will, it sets me off a little bit. It's like nothing I've ever felt before. All my life, even as a child, I got what I wanted, when I wanted it. Now I'm face to face with someone who intrigues me, and who wants me to earn whatever affection he chooses to show me. It's maddening.
Every little game I play with you, every inch of revealed skin, it's to try to make you want me. And even now you're just toying with me, turning a game of introductions into an interrogation and exposing my every thought. You make me feel vulnerable without touching me. You make me feel like I'm powerless before you, and all you've used are your words and a spell I walked right into. This was supposed to be a test for you, not... not something that would leave me in this state...”
>Write-in
>>44066973
Don't feel bad, I get underestimated a lot. So what do you really feel for Sammy then?
>>44066973
You know exactly what this would do to Sammy if she found out. Does her wellbeing matter at all, to you?
>>44066973
>If that's so I want to here the raw truth then.
>make a push with some force in it.
>>44067015
>>44066973
Seconding. On a roll here.
And we still have so many to go. May be hard to get through them all without her breaking down, at this pace at least.
>>44066973
Thirding for >>44067015
"At this point it's basically my job to make people underestimate me. You chose to give me a loaded gun with eight shots. I'm going to use them carefully. Now... Tell me about Sammy. You spoke with her, you patched things up, or started to. And now, here we are, with you confessing you want me. I have to wonder where that leaves her. How do you really feel about her?"
Jennifer seems to relax a little bit with that question. Maybe she just feels more confident answering this one, or maybe she knows what the truth is without needing to dig deep. She doesn't break into a smile though.
"She's my daughter and I love her. She's also my rival for you, but I don't begrudge her for that. It's not about her in my eyes, as I said. That's between you and her depending on what you want to do. With regards to Sammy herself, I feel as any mother would."
There's no lie there that you can detect, and Jennifer relaxes a bit further when there's no immediate prodding, letting out a sigh. Well, no reason to let her rest on her laurels just yet. You did just warn her against underestimating you.
>Write-in
>>44067327
What's the situation of the clan? I mean both without and within.
>>44067327
>Write-in "You seemed pretty comfortable with my demonic tome... What do you know about vampiric necromancy?"
>>44067388
>>44067327
Seconding
Also, of course you start the quest an hour after I went to bed, QM.
>>44067361
Seconding
>>44067327
>>44067388
Second.
I mean, has she even talked to him about any of this? He seemed to genuinely have no idea what he was doing wrong.
>>44067327
>What is it you fear more than anything else?
>>44067361
I like this.
>>44067388
She already basically answered that
>>44067388
>>44067439
>>44067453
Literally why? If she does Patrick get's thought of as weak and another asshole takes his place and her, furthermore if she did that it'd be tantamount to giving up on him completely. If she has to force it, that means he's already lost. Pay attention
>>44066562
Don't worry anon, I'm here now to help protect the quest from the anon that wants us to tragically fail.
>>44067492
Which anon is that?
>>44067468
>>44067482
Yeah, deleted it because I realized after the fact it was retarded.
>>44067482
What happens in the bedroom can stay in the bedroom, and just talking about it could result in a change for the better. It's not like he's being an asshole on purpose.
>>44067482
You're right, I'm just waking up.
Let's ask her to tell us what she wanted us to. She agreed to this with an explicit purpose, it seems. Let's find it out.
>>44067508
Dunno, after the end of 12 we had a large argument about it, cause one of us who follows these apparently gets off on the protagonist suffering
>>44067492
You mean me, the guy you responded to?
>>44067492
You're seriously still hung up on that?
>>44067565
I'm not going to forget that there's someone trying to guide us to doom, no.
>>44067594
>Fucking a Milfwolf
>guide us to doom
Yeah, not like we're becoming their mortal enemy or anything. in the end we're probably gonna be against the werewolves anyway.
>>44067408
Let's go ahead and ask this, but leave out the demonic and vampiric qualifiers for now.
>>44067622
Fair enough, I should've shortened >>44067408 to just "magic"
>>44067615
I want to say weremilf would be better, but it wouldn't since it's kind of redundant in a way, but milfwolf sounds too furry, or at the very least not right.
Hm.
>>44067615
>in the end we're probably gonna be against the werewolves anyway.
Overall, yes. But I think we should try to make individuals our allies. I mean, I think Jennifer here might enjoy being a vampire's thrall.
>>44067615
She's not worth the risk, to be honest.
>>44067645
thank you. which is why I don't understand why everyone is so scared disappointing Sammy, she already pretty much said she's do most if not all things to help us for our ritual. I feel like if the time need be we're not going to be able take full advantage of what we have.
>>44067690
it's not about having Jennifer but the overall state of us not trying to screw things over with Sammy,
Yeah, we're early in a Campaign and we need to be careful because everything has their consequence but christ.
>>44067719
Having a girlfriend who's totally willing to donate blood to our rituals is a definite plus.
If we were bigger assholes, I bet we could have convinced Jennifer to act as a sacrifice when she was insanely desperate.
What is going to happen is simple, Jennifer is going to enter incest with her daughter to make her totally okay with the idea of a threesome just to get at Oliver. Then she'll keep going until her fucking Oliver is as common as Sammy doing it.
Easy.
>>44067690
... You know, we could just ask her if she can think of a way it would work. She knows the ins & outs of werewolf society better than we do.
And from her statement >>44062704 it reads like Patrick basically kidnapped her.
We should ask her if that's what she meant, too. If she never had any choice in mate, we have no moral obligation to support their "marriage"
>>44067615
Have we actually seen any evidence of them hating vampires because of racism instead of just the local clans because their members are douchebags and not liking trespassers on their territory in general?
>>44067757
Everybody Wins!
>>44067757
Well then I'd probably vote to kill her with blood magic in an excruciating and messy fashion.
You decide to pitch her another slow ball and surprise her with the next big question.
" What's the current situation with the clan? I'm being general here, inside and out. I want the specifics. I'm gonna be part of it soon after all."
Jennifer nods slightly, relaxing further.
"Internally we're stable. Patrick and Stephen form a strong spine for the clan, with Patrick serving as the leader and champion, and Stephen forming the brains of the operation and doing the tasks that Patrick doesn't want to or can't. I keep the ladies in line and play politics to keep up-and-comers from rising too quickly. As for externally..."
Jennifer pauses and looks off to the side.
"Externally we're a mess. Our territory is shrinking. Patrick is strong, but Stephen can't coach him every single second. Our deal with the Collins is meant as a series of concessions. The evidence you have on Mark is our last shot at turning the tide. Without it, they'll drive us all the way back to the mountain. Sammy won't be safe at school and we'll have to send her away like her siblings."
She looks back at you, her expression once again neutral.
"Another reason to be thankful for you."
>Write-in
>>44067762
Im not going to put it past BTQM if it isn't cause he could make it work but, in many a story are Werewolves and vampires mortal enemies.
>>44067781
No complaints from here. Like I've been saying, we need loyal, willing allies if we're going to succeed.
>>44067789
And you would be alone, friend.
Especially since killing either would take away any further relationship with the other at that point.
Solid
Plan
>>44067806
Aww, thank you
>>44067795
>How would you go about getting more "in tune" with hemomancy
>>44067828
I don't particularly care about having a relationship with Sammy if that situation happens, so no, he wouldn't be.
>>44067795
What do you know about magic?
>>44067795
>What did you mean when you said Patrick took you? You made it sound like you were given no option.
>>44067840
I mean I was SUPER late to BTD, but when I joined in it was pretty fucking solid man.
>>44067795
>>44067847
Second.
>>44067844
>implying not samefagging
>>44067883
Well, I'm the one you replied to first, and your post isn't showing (You) for me, so...
>>44067844
>>44067828
>>44067789
Again, there's no evidence that the blood magic resurrection spell will work on dead vamps. We're still better off eventually becoming a vampire to rez our parents. Blood magic is just power along the way.
We should see if there's a spell that will work as a sort of loyalty bind that will strengthen us.
>>44067904
>implying not shopped
All professional faggots can shop out or in a couple of "You"'s.
>>44067910
Who was even talking about that.
Also the QM has done a shitty job of making us give a fuck about our dead parents, so I don't care.
>>44067795
>If I had blackmail on the teachers, how would you use it?
>>44067847
>>44067868
Second to either
>>44067847
third
>>44067926
Not every anon is so low that they'd waste their time shopping out (you)'s anon, Jesus christ.
>>44067926
Alternatively, multiple people disagree with you.
>>44067927
You are clearly new to the quest. Our character's primary motivation, the ENTIRE reason we're at this school, is to become a powerful vampire and rez our parents. If you want to play, learn the story, it's only courteous.
>>44067959
>>44067964
Now we're onto the multiple IP and posting venues section, eh?
You don't convince anyone.
>>44068000
Ppff... Okay.
>>44067927
>the QM has done a shitty job
You just get out. Get out and never come back.
>>44067927
Why the fuck are you here then?
chances we're gonna sacrifice her anyway.
You nod a little.
"What do you know about magic? I might be in the market for a mentor."
Jennifer smiles wryly for a moment.
"Barring special circumstances, werewolves can't use magic. But we're resistant to certain kinds. Our curse interferes with many forms of magic related to manipulating our bodies, though apparently, not our minds. So there's no reason for us to study it. But I did."
She folds her arms.
"I studied magic looking for a way to use it, and then for a way to fix Sammy's condition. I know seven different systems of magic thoroughly enough to teach them, and I'm versed in several others to the point that I can recognize them on sight. I don't have my books or notes anymore, but I remember most of it and can track down what I need for the rest."
You feel two throbs in your chest. You've only got two questions left. Better make them count.
-
Last two, folk, don't waste them.
>>44068084
She already knows of Hemomancy. so we shouldn't need to ask her about that. so people should scratch that off their list unless it has something to do with attaining more power.
>>44068084
That's actually pretty fucking impressive.
>>44068084
>What do you know, specifically, about necromancy, then.
>>44068084
Wow, that's impressive. What do your know of the Vampires? Abilities, allegiances, territories, politics, all of it, I had to stake one of the super elite vamps in order to Save Sammy and myself, I'd like to know all I can about them.
>>44068084
>>What did you mean when you said Patrick took you? You made it sound like you were given no option.
>>44068084
What's the fastest way to a man's heart?Between the fourth and fifth ribs!
>>44068084
>>44068139
Second
>>44068106
>>44068115
>>44068137
She's made it clear she wants to be of use to us. I'm pretty sure if we at least hold out hope for her, she'll teach us. We've got to be strong before we can take her from Patrick(which is what she wants)
>>44068190
Getting her from Patrick is simple, we make a bet with him that he simply can't lose.
Then we make him lose.
No problem man.
>>44068187
>>44068139
Again, if we give her hope, she'll help us. We don't need to waste a question on stuff she'd benefit from telling us. We need to know more of what she's hesitant to say.
>>44068190
Learn all she can teach, get her hopes as high as possible, kill her for power. Got it.a
>>44068212
But we need to be strong enough to enforce that bet.
>>44068084
>>44068139
This
>>44068137
Or this
>>44068223
I like the thrall Idea more.
So we have
>a) the waifufags who want to fuck Jen
>b) the guys who want to sacrifice her
and
>c) everyone else
?
I think only c has their heads on straight, as a and b are both non-beneficial in the long or short run.
>>44068084
>Back on the subject of taking you from Patrick. Remember, we're technically part of the pack, any challenge to him like that will turn into a struggle for alpha.
>Will you train us to be strong enough to take him out and complete all our goals?
You know, I bet Angie could teach us more about necromancy, being a reaper and all. the only hangup there is her repeatedly passing out, rather than working to break up an entire werewolf clan.
>>44068215
You can vote for that. I will continue to vote for the answer I actually care about.
First to three dictates that it's time for vampire lore from a werewolf perspective. This will take a moment. One sec~
>>44068084
There's a teacher at school sacrificing students to these...things in exchange for rare magical tomes, the most recent of which is the one I've been studying. What do you recommend I do?
>>44068267
Waht does everyone else stand for.
Everyone seems to agree that we're more than likely gonna use her for hemomancy given she wants to help us. be it an actual sacrifice. or something extravagant. same with sammy.
>>44068267
Nah, we don't want to just fuck her, we want to use her to get stronger, and bind her into a tool for our goals. Fucking is just a side benefit.
>>44068223
Why kill her if we don't need to? We're trying to stay OUT of hell.
>>44068311
>>44068324
>tfw both a and b show their faces, and prove they are misguided
Sad souls, all of ye.
>>44068311
>same with sammy.
I mean, kinda. As one of the sacrifice-fags, I'm perfectly okay with ripping out Jennifer's heart to fuel some kind of ritual, but I couldn't do the same to Sammy. A bit of blood is fine though.
>>44068324
I have no plans on dying, and would prefer hell to having to put up with Jennifer any more than necessary anyway.
>>44068311
No, one person wants to sacrifice her for hemomancy, never mind the fact that such a sacrifice only works if we actually love the person we kill, so going into with that plan won't work anon.
>>44068278
She has already said that she's opposed to necromancy. Seriously, read the thread archive before you join.
>>44068338
>I'm a faggot that sucks cock
Anon, we get it, you're a homosexual.
>>44068350
You're just an abomination.
The only sacrifice of life that we've even seen in the book would be for that healing spell, and it has to be someone you love who you sacrifice.
>>44068367
I thought all forms of sacrifice works but it's different whether or not you have some sort of relationship with it.
>>44068338
It's not like i want the bitch dead im just more focused on becoming the vampire in the long run. God knows what the fuck we have to do to bring back our parents.
Both of them. and not just as fucking undead thralls either.
>>44068367
It's not just one person, and I could've sworn that it was based on their feelings for you, not the other way around, damn. Oh well, regeneration would hopefully still make her a good renewable resource of blood, even if the blood is only of normal potency.
And not everyone remembers every conversation with every NPC, don't be rude to him.
>>44068388
The book also explicitly referred to hemomancy as an art of sacrifice, so there are probably more.
Don't be a dick just because I fall under the aberrant monster classification. My vote still counts.
>>44068402
To be perfectly fair, we probably can't bring our parents back. And even if we could, I don't personally relish our chances at beating Angie and Co. when we try to fuck with the cycle of life and death even harder than it already is by undead actually existing.
>>44068402
>It's not like i want the bitch dead im just more focused on becoming the vampire in the long run. God knows what the fuck we have to do to bring back our parents.
All of us understand that. Ranting about sacrificing her just makes you seem homicidal.
Also, she has justification for her actions, you just want to hate her so bad you aren't willing to look at it. Probably because of problems with your own family.
>>44068431
That's why we need allies. And we KNOW powerful vampires can bring dead vamps back, Angie told us so.
>>44068431
Now that I think about it. is this basically a Road on to Becoming the big bad under the guise of becoming the vampire?
>>44068462
When was this? I don't recall her saying that. Not saying you're wrong, I just have shit-tier memory.
I don't think we'll ever be prepared to face the divine host, anon.
>>44068462
Also, mom & dad were both low level vamps when we staked them.
>>44068438
>you just want to hate her so bad you aren't willing to look at it. Probably because of problems with your own family.
I dont think you know which anon you're talking with dude. I love my mom and I like Jennifer as a character... So i don't know where all that assumption is coming from.
>>44068488
During the first card game. I'm not at home so I can't link the pastebin rn.
>>44068503
Most likely, he's projecting.
>>44068482
Ends justify the means. We just need to become a powerful vampire and then bringing our family back will make everything worth it.
>>44068495
Dad was a low level feral, Mom implied she was high enough to resurrect him.
>>44068488
When we were talking to her after Staking Vanessa and she told us she was an gel of death. We asked if we'd have to worry about Vannessa coming back and she said the kid was not important enough to be raised then turned again.
>>44068521
Honestly? Dad is a lock. Mom? Not sure on her at all.
>>44068521
I'm still convinced that's a Geas we should get rid of so we can get a motivation that actually seems like it matters to the character instead.
>>44068503
>So i don't know where all that assumption is coming from.
Your constant demands that we kill her, perhaps? Unless you're not the anon that has been saying that, in which case sorry.
>>44068554
You mean the guy whose base posts are
>get Power, kill her because useless.
No. im not that him.
>>44068554
It's at least three anons.
>>44068539
First thread, Oliver doesn’t care if it's a geas or not. He wants his family. If you aren't willing to play along with the core premise of this quest, why even join it?
>>44068537
But that doesn't state we explicitly need to be a vampire to bring someone back, and it brings the dead vamp back as normal, as implied by "turned again"
Implications.
>>44068575
No, it's one or two anon who don't understand the story at all.
>>44068537
To be fair, we literally know fuck all about mom. Like, we barely even knew who she was when we staked her on instinct.
We know she was a vampire and maybe Palpatine.
>"Something something not from a werewolf"
>>44068577
Because everything else is good and the core premise languishes in irrelevance 98% of the time?
>>44068598
True but she was bragging how we ahd to be her son "to cause that man more pain" and was laughing about his demise. Then the possible geass'ing makes me leery as fuck unless Dad says she's cool.
>>44068593
Again, it's the only method we know for sure will work. Keep up here, anon. Just cause there's wolfgirl dickings and blood manipulation powers along the way doesn’t mean our core goal has changed at all. This is literally Day 3 of being at our school.
>>44068625
Hey, if they won't love each other, I'm sure we'll be able to mind control them into happiness with enough power.
For their own good, obviously.
>>44068607
Nah, you're just getting distracted.
Reread the archive. We've been gaining allies towards that final goal. Yes, it would have been easier if we hadn't staked Vanessa, but she didn't give us much choice.
>>44068596
Insisting that everyone who disagrees with you is a samefag over and over again isn't healthy.
You shift a little in your seat to get comfortable and look at Jennifer for a moment. One last question to tease her, something she won't expect, and then the last one will be the big one to break her down. You smile coyly and watch her squirm.
“Tell me about vampires. What do you know about them? Skills, abilities, organizations and methods. I want all of it. By the time you're done I want to know everything I'd care to know about vampires.”
Jennifer looks disappointed by the question, sighing and shifting from one foot to the other.
“I'll begin with their creation myth then. You've heard of Dracula, correct? Vlad the Impaler, among other names. Vampires maintain that he existed, that the first vampire was a powerful blood mage and necromancer who consorted with devils in a quest to obtain eternal life. With a mix of alchemy, infernal pacts and the sacrifice of his own people, he obtained it. He became the first vampire. But it didn't satisfy him. He had life, but nothing to do with that life.
And so he bound seven devils, one for each sin, and forced them to bear a child for him. And so he was blessed with eight daughters. The daughter of pride shared his pure white hair and declared that she was the true heir because she was closest to her father in appearance. The daughter of green shared his keen mind and perceptiveness and declared that she was the true heir because...
Well, the important thing is that for each sin, that daughter thought she was closest to their father and the true heir to his domain and power. Except for the twins of envy. Both thought the other was closer to their father, until at last one was so overcome by her jealousy that she murdered her sister. That act made him scatter them, banishing them to distant places, ashamed of what he had brought into the world. The vampires we see today descend from those seven daughters.
>>44068654
Nah no mindrape, Max at least has some standards.
No one has seen Dracula since that day, and he may very well still be walking the earth somewhere, biding his time for some unknown purpose. Maybe he's looking for an heir worthy of his name. Or maybe he died long ago, and took his secrets with him. His estate burned to the ground the night he sent his daughters away.
There are seven vampire families around the town, each claiming a territory of their own, and each practicing their own unique style of hunting and disguising themselves. It's impossible to tell which clan is which sin, otherwise we'd be able to exterminate them fairly quickly. Rumors persist that there are only six sins represented in their number, and that the seventh sin is currently a lesser house, waiting for the pretenders to be removed so that they can rise again.
The seven families are Kenney, Porter, Strewth, Clark, Landing, Black and Meyers. There are a number of lesser houses, but they tend to get shuffled around and their allegiances change regularly based on blood pacts and negotiations. Vanessa, the vampire you staked, was part of the Black family.
With regards to the method of execution, a stake will kill any vampire, it's the other weaknesses that vary between bloodlines. Sunlight, holy water, holy symbols, garlic, prayers, moving water, fire. I can get into what goes with what sin, but generally speaking it makes sense. Garlic for gluttony, for instance, and sunlight for sloth.
