Well, that was messy.
Fortunately, the crowd of people besieging (benevolently, but it's still a siege) your mansion return to their homes, bit by bit, as do, hopefully, the two Immaculate Dragon-Blooded that were trying to break up the crowd in the first place.
That could've ended in a whole lot of violence, but fortunately no one got hurt. Yet.
After returning inside and retelling the story to Tia and Amata (and earning the latter's praise for handling the whole mess "pretty well", her words), you finish your breakfast and go on to give the Steelshard mercenaries their daily training regimen in the mansion's courtyard.
Despite their discipline, the relaxed atmosphere of the Neck and the general feeling of being "on vacation" is making them rather lax.
You can't blame them too much, really. This trip feels like a much-needed rest break for everyone involved, and the best way to recover and regenerate themselves after the battle against Skullstone... brutal both physically and psychologically, for everyone involved.
Of course, thanks to that lost bet with Tia, you're bound to be the only one who's not going to see much rest, or any at all, during this whole trip. Maybe you shouldn't have let her win so easily.
After finally managing to claw your way out of the bedroom and her clutches, you try and consider what your next step would be.
This is where Amata's advice would come in really useful. She's brilliant when it comes to politics and scheming and general.
Which is why you're not quite sure she's taking things seriously herself, when your butler, Regis, informs you that she's apparently out in the streets of Solid Shell, shopping for clothes with Millian.
You glance out of the window. It's about four in the afternoon. The sunlight reflects on the calm sea and the coral rooftops of the city like on a beautiful gemstone.
(cont.)
"...What do we do now?" You mumble, gathering your ideas.
"I know what we do now." Tia suggests, attempting to grab you and drag you back to the bedroom.
"Come on, Tia." You grab the armrests of the sofa you're sitting in and resist her forceful tugs. "I need a break."
"Oh, fine." She rolls her eyes and rolls over the sofa, landing sitting in your lap.
>I think we should wait for Amata to get back before doing anything.
>Let's go out and look for Amata.
>Let's go shopping ourselves and sightsee around town for a bit.
>Let's go to the beach!
>We should arrange a meeting with the Chieftan.
>We should arrange a meeting with the council of elders.
>We should go and meet the Immaculates.
>We should go and meet the Realm Satrap for the Neck.
>(Other?)
>Who are we?
Maka, an exiled noble Exalted as a Zenith-caste Solar. Queen of Gem, now ruling the western island of Tianna. You have gathered a vast amount of allies and friends, and defeated every threat to Tianna up to now.
You recently discovered that Tianna is actually an artificial island, built around a First Age Titan: an almighty flying fortress. Your forces have crushed the Bodhisattva Anointed by Dark Water, a Deathlord who tried to usurp its power for himself.
And now, on the day of your wedding, the Unconquered Sun Himself appeared to you and crowned you Princess of Creation, asking you to be an example for others in these dark times.
>Solar? Zenith? I don't know Exalted...
This quest is as newbie-friendly as possible, and I want it to work as a newbie's intro to Exalted. If you have ANY question, ask in thread. For the setting, google "1d4chan exalted".
>Archive?
http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Solar%20Quest
>System?
Dicepool-like system. When performing an action, everyone rolls 1d10 when posting. the first X rolls are considered, where X is equal to attribute + ability.
>XP?
Attributes cost [current score x5] xp. Abilities cost [current score x3] xp, except Zenith costing [(current score x3) -1]. Charms cost 10 xp, except for Zenith-based charms (related to charisma and physical/mental fortitude) which cost 8 xp. At the end of every "session" (thread) you will be presented with a list of possible acquisitions.
>Twitter?
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>Any questions?
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>>44541278
>Let's go shopping ourselves and sightsee around town for a bit.
A date? A date. A date we shall go.
>>44541278
>Let's go shopping ourselves and sightsee around town for a bit.
Night to see you back EF!
>>44541278
>>Let's go shopping ourselves and sighsee around town for a bit.
I am sure the Chieftan and the elders will show up eventually to tell us that they know of a mansion on a remote island that is so good that we would want to spend our entire honeymoon on there.
>>44541401
That's Wavecrest, not the Neck, though.
>>44541263
>already trained the Steelshards
Speaking of, I was hoping to hit them with Wise-Eyed next time we see them or train them so they'll stick around with us after this week
>>44541278
>Let's go shopping ourselves and sightsee around town for a bit.
"Get dressed." You suggest to Tia as you leap off the sofa and get ready yourself. "We're going out."
"I am dressed." She protests.
"Boots and gloves don't count."
Pouting, she returns to the bedroom and returns, after a few seconds, clad in her usual white dress.
As you're about to leave the compound, Erman steps by you and asks: "Sure it's a good idea to walk around town after what happened this morning?"
"We'll be fine." You reassure him.
"Should I give you a few soldiers as escort?" He asks, concerned
Tia bursts out laughing.
His face darkens in response. "I know you don't NEED protection. But people here don't quite know what you're capable of. If you're alone you might get attacked. Sure, you'll be alright, but you'll still be involved in a fight in a public place. If you're seen with an armed escort, the locals might find themselves less eager to start trouble.
Tia stops laughing and takes one step back, mumbling to herself.
"...That's a very good point." You admit. "But then, it's also true that we might give a bad impression if we're seen walking around with soldiers accompanying us, too."
"Probably." The mercenary shrugs. "Up to you."
>We'll go alone, thank you. Nothing to be worried about.
>Why don't you come with us, then?
>Give us a couple of soldiers or something like that.
>Give us a fang or two.
>(Other?)
How big is a fang?
>>44541744
>>Why don't you come with us, then?
I'd also like to talk to him a bit, like why he became a merc in the first place
>>44541754
About five soldiers per Fang
>>44541744
>>44541762
>Give us a fang or two.
Let's have ten or so dudes to do the heavy lifting for the inevitable, Resources 4 level shopping spree we're about to embark on.
>>44541744
>Give us a fang or two
I am sure that we can go without an escort once everyone has "gotten used" to us. But for now everyone is on edge
>>44541744
Lightly dressed though, don't go out looking for a fight.
>>44541762
>I'd also like to talk to him a bit, like why he became a merc in the first place
I'll second this though, a quick chance to talk to him while we're trying to win him over
>>44541744
How about we go out dressed in #15, we haven't worn that one yet.
>>44541744
>Give us a couple of soldiers or something like that.
>>44541744
>>44541918
#15 is fine
"Well, give us two fangs of good men. Light armor, well-dressed and looking sharp, carrying just swords." You suggest. "Oh, and will you come with us as well?"
He seems surprised by the request. "...Huh? Me? Well... I'm not busy or anything right now, so I might as well I guess. Give me a minute to change."
Once everything is ready, after a short wait, you're introduced to your "escort". Erman got changed in a red tabard and black cloak worn over his leather and padded under-armor, sword at his side. His men, though lacking uniforms, still wear those colors in some fashion or another.
"Alright, be on your best behavior, everyone." Erman warns them. "Our purpose is to look tough and make sure that no one gets bad ideas, not to start anything. got it?" He starts drilling the concept in them as you head down to town.
As you could have predicted, your sudden reappearance on the streets of Solid Shell turns a lot of heads. People call out to you, and form crowds wherever you go, like fans hounding their favorite celebrity. The soldiers were a good idea, as they are helpful in keeping them off your immediate back.
Solid Shell's coral-covered arcades are beautiful shopping avenues, and the locals clearly know that. Every local artisan has his boutique, showing off all sorts of crafts: carved masks, oils and cosmetics, jewelry, books and scrolls, clothing for every occasion, perfumes and other decorations.
Tia doesn't seem to be quite interested in the shopping itself, but rather seems delighted by all the attention you're getting. You almost get the feeling that she's flaunting you. Of course, anytime you stop by a shop, she does her best to act genial with the shopkeeper, generally asking something along the lines of "Do you have anything that would look good on my beautiful wife?".
(cont.)
Of course the shopkeepers are generally defensive around you,some outright scared that you're going to shake them down for merchandise and then leave without paying, so there's much surprise among their ranks when you break out your purse and pay in your very own gold Florins.
None of them question the validity of this new coinage in front of you, though a few act somewhat suspicious of it. Most, however, immediately recognize it for what it is: gold, carrying intrinsic value regardless of the shape it's minted into.
And, finally, like when you were back in Gem and just a simple kid spoiled rotten by fantastically rich parents and life was a lot simpler, you enjoy spending your pocket money around liberally, in high denominations, and cheerfully adding "Keep the change".
Tia refuses to let the soldiers accompanying you carry anything of what you buy, and she just does it herself, unconcerned with the weight or how tall the stack of boxes she needs to balance is.
"Are you sure it's wise to spend so much around here?" Erman whispers in your ear.
"What, you think we're going to get mugged?" You reply, sticking out your tongue.
"I'd certainly love to see that." He replies.
"Don't worry, this was part of Amata's plan. We want to make Tianna appear a lot wealthier than it is." You wink. "Are you enjoying the shopping trip?"
"I don't much enjoy shopping in general." He groans, clearly bored, glancing aside. Though he does seem briefly amused at the sight of Tia inspecting a seashell bikini, clearly with you in mind.
>You can go and have fun in town with your men. I think we're out of the woods for now. I and Tia will continue the shopping trip.
>It's about time we wrap this out and return home.
>Let's keep going at least until the end of Shell Street.
>I wanted to have a talk with you, actually. (About what?)
>(Other?)
>>44542149
>Let's keep going at least until the end of Shell Street.
>(Other?)
Anything for the mercs?
>>44542149
>>Let's keep going at least until the end of Shell Street.
>>I wanted to have a talk with you, actually. (About what?)
I am actually curious about him, why he became a mercenary and where he's been, he mentioned he fought way out in the East right?
>>44542149
>Let's keep going at least until the end of Shell Street.
>After that, you can go and have fun in town with your men. Tia and I will continue to shop around on our way back.
>>44542149
>Let's keep going at least until the end of Shell Street.
No reason to stop now
>Though he does seem briefly amused at the sight of Tia inspecting a seashell bikini, clearly with you in mind.
Ah Creation and its Anachronistic Clothing styles.
I love it
Rolled 7 (1d10)
>>44542149
Can we use this chance to hit Erman and the mercs with Wise Eyed?
It should go by pretty fast considering it's a fairly small group and if we make them go spend some time together immediately
Rolled 9 (1d10)
>>44542149
>>44542312
>Can we use this chance to hit Erman and the mercs with Wise Eyed?
I'll second it, I mentioned wanting to do it earlier too
>>44542312
Sure, but what kind of social attack are we talking about? Just intimacy building (i.e. "get them to like me more"), or trying to get them to do something specific or agree to something specific?
Rolled 9 (1d10)
>>44542325
I was thinking something along the lines of wanting to stay with Maka permanently or at least to extend the contract indefinitely
Rolled 7 (1d10)
>>44542312
>>44542321
>>44542346
The dice really like this idea
Rolled 4 (1d10)
>>44542325
Can we use SRB for this roll?
Rolled 4 (1d10)
>>44542277
I hope she bought that
Rolled 1 (1d10)
A slow day today, maybe it'll pick up later.
Rolled 10 (1d10)
>>44542390
I think so, it's an Eclipse roll after all
"Well, let's at least reach the far end of the street, then you'll be free to hit the pubs or wherever you want." You thank him and his men. "You've been great."
The shopping spree continues, doubtlessly making the fortune of several store owners and artisans with their workshops strewn along Shell Street. The entire road is somewhat sideways in respect to the dockside of the town, going through it but not stopping there and connecting instead the Coral Palace, the Neck's seat of government, and a flight of rising stairs carved from basalt, climbing straight up a steep hillside at the far end of town, ending in Amphiro's only cliff on the ocean.
At the top of the stairs at the end of the street, a massive iron gate stands tall, facing westwards and carrying the effigy of Danaa'd, the Elemental Dragon of Water and Guardian of the Western Direction. It's a rather impressive sight.
And as you approach the last few souvenir shops near that far end of Shell Street, you notice that your adoring fans begin to get nervous, and only the most determined keep swarming around you.
That's when you notice the Immaculate banners and flags and iconography, and a few of their mortal monks tending the gardens around the gate.
You get the feeling that they're not scared of the Immaculates per se, but they're worried that if you step straight into their temple, it might end in a fight.
Erman and his men, on the other hand, just steel themselves. They'll follow you. They're just getting ready in case they must follow you up those stairs.
(cont.)
>Oh, so this is where the Immaculate Temple is. Let's visit it.
>I'll walk up there, you stay here. I won't take long.
>Well, looks like there's no more shops past this point. We might as well go back home.
Combined with
>Use Wise-Eyed Courtier Method on the Steelshard Company to build an intimacy for you. [s+e]
>Use Wise-Eyed Courtier Method on the Steelshard Company to get them to sign a long-term contract with you. [s+e]
>Use Wise-Eyed Courtier Method on the Steelshard Company to give up merc work and join your forces. [s+e]
>Don't use Wise-Eyed Courtier Method.
>>44542390
Yes.
>>44542491
>Well, looks like there's no more shops past this point. We might as well go back home.
>Use Wise-Eyed Courtier Method on the Steelshard Company to get them to sign a long-term contract with you. [s+e]
One step at a time.
Rolled 4 (1d10)
>>44542501
>Well, looks like there's no more shops past this point. We might as well go back home.
Too cheeky to just walk in and visit, especially with Tia holding all out stuff
>Use Wise-Eyed Courtier Method on the Steelshard Company to get them to sign a long-term contract with you. [s+e]
Might as well pop SRB from out Burn too
>>44542149
>You can go and have fun in town with your men. I think we're out of the woods for now. I and Tia will continue the shopping trip.
Rolled 4 (1d10)
>>44542501
>Oh, so this is where the Immaculate Temple is. Let's take a little look before we head back.
No need to actually go in, but we should take care to show that we aren't *avoiding* them, just not interested in a full visit. We should come across as the controlling party as to whether we enter or not.
>Use Wise-Eyed Courtier Method on the Steelshard Company to build an intimacy for you. [s+e]
We've got time, and the more they like us in general the better asking them to stay on will go. If we do well enough they might volunteer the idea themselves.
>>44542501
>>Oh, so this is where the Immaculate Temple is. Let's visit it.
>Use Wise-Eyed Courtier Method on the Steelshard Company to give up merc work and join your forces. [s+e]
>>44542515
Why? We can skip the "first steps"
Rolled 1 (1d10)
>>44542501
>Well, looks like there's no more shops past this point. We might as well go back home.
>Use Wise-Eyed Courtier Method on the Steelshard Company to build an intimacy for you. [s+e]
>No other charms
>>44542579
They've worked with Exalted before and know we have supernatural persuasion charms. If we go too fast we risk backlash and loss of trust, possibly splintering the force if Erman backs us but some of his men think he's been controlled.
It's the first day of the trip, we can afford to take our time for now.
Rolled 2 (1d10)
>>44542569
>We've got time, and the more they like us in general the better asking them to stay on will go. If we do well enough they might volunteer the idea themselves.
We should definitely ask them again when the week is over and we've finished paying them, but giving them a specific attack is way better than just a general "like me" one, especially if they already do have it
>>44542501
>Well, looks like there's no more shops past this point. We might as well go back home.
>Don't use Wise-Eyed Courtier Method.
>>44542609
EF has said before that Eclipse charms are really subtle, we can at least use WECM and our dice adder without anyone realizing the attack came from us
>>44542614
I'd say it's the other way around. If they like us and we offer solid terms of employment, we might not need charms to convince them to stay on at all; it'll just be the obvious choice.
>>44542501
>Well, looks like there's no more shops past this point. We might as well go back home.
One step at a time
>Don't use Wise-Eyed Courtier Method.
>these rolls
I think it's clear whose side the dice are on.
>>44542501
>Well, looks like there's no more shops past this point. We might as well go back home.
>Don't use Wise-Eyed Courtier Method.
>>44542668
We have 6 successes, I mean if EF chooses to use the rolls from before the vote, that's more than enough to land an attack
>>44542633
SRB won't add any successes, just WECM is fine
>>44542491
But did Tia buy the Seashell Bikini?
>>44542501
>Well, looks like there's no more shops past this point. We might as well go back home.
Combined with
>Don't use Wise-Eyed Courtier Method.
>>44542491
I wonder if there's any good hunting grounds around here, I get the feeling Tia would enjoy going out and taking down a big ass sea monster
"Oh, so this is where the Immaculate Temple is." You note nonchalantly, looking up the long flight of stairs.
A few of the monks glare down at you, as the realization of your presence at the bottom of the stairs grows.
You briefly scan them searching for the two Dragon-Blooded, but they're nowhere to be seen. Maybe inside the temple, or somewhere else.
You shrug. "Well, looks like there's no more shops past this point. We might as well go back home."
The tense atmosphere begins to melt. You hand a Florin to each of the soldiers accompanying you on your way back, as a "bonus for putting up with me for today", the sun setting behind your backs as you cross the city and return to the mansion in the countryside.
Tia has trouble fitting through the door with all the stuff you bought. You precede her inside and give her a hand.
...Maybe you overdid it, but there was a lot of pretty things, and you didn't resist. Plus, well, it was part of the plan.
Small artisan crafts are one of the Neck's major - and only - exports, so it makes sense that you'd be able to find some of their best in the capital city's shopping district. It's all very different from what you were used to back home - and, of course, a whole other league compared to Valeriana and Irene's craftsmanship - but still, people here do amazing things with what little metal they have, combined with their exotic woods, obsidian, semiprecious stones, and, more than anything else, seashells, pearls, and mother-of-pearl.
"So you bought a lot of junk." Amata's voice interrupts you as you were about to do today's inventory. "Don't you have quite enough clothes already?"
She's slouched on the sofa, wearing an elegant yet simple sundress and a wide-brimmed straw hat in place of her usual outfit, and her hair down. It's unusual to see her like this. You almost didn't recognize her.
(cont.)
>Where were you gone all day? We didn't find you around town.
>It's not junk. I think the floral-patterned curtains will really tie the room together back home in pearl.
>Wasn't being big spenders part of your plan, anyway?
>Did you have fun?
>What's next on the plan?
>(Other?)
>>44542832
>Did you have fun?
>What's next on the plan?
Hey it's pretty junk!
>>44542847
>>Where were you gone all day? We didn't find you around town.
>Wasn't being big spenders part of your plan, anyway?
>>44542847
>It's not junk. I think the floral-patterned curtains will really tie the room together back home in pearl.
>Did you have fun?
>What's next on the plan?
>>44542847
>>It's not junk. I think the floral-patterned curtains will really tie the room together back home in pearl.
>Did you have fun?
And we got lot's of jewelry too!
But what was she up to, I doubt she was just shopping, she probably went out to do some manipulative shenanigans
>>44542902
>Sidereal
>manipulative shenanigans
>AMATA
Naaaaah, she wouldn't.
>>44542847
>>It's not junk. I think the floral-patterned curtains will really tie the room together back home in pearl.
Definitely this
>>44542847
>It's not junk. I think the floral-patterned curtains will really tie the room together back home in pearl.
>Did you have fun?
"Oh, come on." You protest. "It's not junk."
"Really." She replies, unamused.
"I think the floral-patterned curtains will really tie the room together back home in Pearl."
"Pyre Spark is a bad influence on you."
"What about you? What did you buy?"
"Oh, this dress, a new perfume, a pair of pearl earrings." She replies. "Not that much."
"Wait... really?" You're quite surprised by her honest reply. "Are you lying to hide something?"
"...No. Why would I?"
"Well, I thought that "shopping" was just an excuse and you were out working on some sinister plot again."
"Oh, please." She chuckles. "I'm not a full-time supervillain, you know."
"So you just... went out to have fun?"
"Even i have days I just want to go out and have fun."
"Wow."
"Of course I could be lying to cover a sinister plot again."
"God damn it Amata." You groan, dropping on the sofa next to her.
"Well, we're back." Tia smiles, setting down the last few boxes. Then, she grabs you off the sofa, before you have any chance to relax, and starts dragging you back into the bedroom, cheerfully.
"Wait! Wait!" You block her, holding on to the carpet.
"Oh, right, we can do it on the sofa too." She nods, undoing her dress.
"Actually, I meant the plan, you know! The plan to get the Neck on our side! We- uh. Shouldn't we work on that?"
Amata seemed to be greatly entertained by your exchange. "Actually, I think we're at a good point already. We have impressed the locals, started circulating our money, and even demonstrated that any hostility between us and the Immaculates is exclusively on their part."
"What's missing? Just meeting with the Chieftan?"
"More or less." She smiles. "We can do that anytime this week, besides. Remember, this is also a vacation for us."
(Sorry, gotta AFK for some time)
You suspect there might be something more to it,
>>44543119
>You suspect there might be something more to it,
you kinda got cut off there
>>44543119
>(Sorry, gotta AFK for some time)
We'll be around, might give us a chance for more people to show up too
Sorry, but I have to leave for about 2 hours or so. Maybe more, don't know yet. I'll keep you posted.
>>44543436
Aye aye boss.
>>44543119
>"What's missing? Just meeting with the Chieftan?"
We also gotta see Ocean Father at some point
Oh yeah Exalted quest on a Sunday! Better wake up early for-
>>44543436
Why do you seek my tears?
>>44543640
and mess with the immaculates. We don't actually want them hanging around when we have no exalts to stop them.
>>44544322
We definitely want the Immaculates to fuck off by the time we leave, I wonder if we can Wise-Eyed all the mortal monks into just giving up on the Neck and then we only have to deal with the two DBs
>>44544322
Stop them means discredit and ridicule here
>>44544379
That's what WECM is for, the best thing about it is that people don't know where the social attack came from or even if one was made at all,I'm sad we didn't hit the mercs, but I guess that's what I get for coming in late.
So what style would compliment our social-fu best? I think Crane Style could work really well. Gazelle carp is a bit too esoth eric, but fitting nonetheless... Plain old Solar Hero style really doesn't fully cut it
>>44544954
Solar Hero is all we need, at least until we have the summer camp. Plus solar Hero is where we get all our WWE moves from.
>>44543119
So do we plan on screwing Tia out of her prize? our 10 day mistress is not being given her due but hopefully Amata will help get us to behave.
>>44544954
If you do want some more socially aspected MAs there are some available, I'm more in favor of upgrading Solar Hero Style myself for it's sheer ass kickery, but the ones you want to look at are probably Dreaming Pearl Courtesan Style and Silver-Voiced Nightingale Style off the top of my head. Both are CMAs that we can learn if we find a teacher
>>44545173
Dude, summer camp
Will be bsck in business shortly.
>>44545315
PRAISE THE SUN!
>>44545315
Yay
>>44545315
>>44545439
>>44545447
My grossly incandescent bros.
I vote we use 'Praise the Sun' as our religions 'Amen'.
>>44545119
She's the one who wanted to claim the prize on our honeymoon even when we told her explicitly that doing so would me we couldn't focus solely on her. She'll have to live with the consequences.
>>44545408
>>44545439
>>44545447
>>44545475
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7J802QzP4sorry EF I had to
>>44545119
>>44545494
She also decided on her own to up the prize from a week to ten days. Which I would argue is grounds for us calling the whole thing off if we wanted to.
>>44545119
She's our absolute mistress for 240 hours. They don't need to be consecutive
>>44545595
That was her and Amata agreeing over our head. That's what happens when you marry bullies
>>44545613
>That's what happens when you marry bullies
Truly, being Maka is suffering.
>>44545603
I'll take this deal.
>>44545693
In five thousand years they'll sa MAKA DIED FOR YOUR SINS.
While she sits in the underworld being bullied by Amata still, who only became a ghost to continue laugh at her.
>>44545734
Will the bullying include being cuddled in her bosom?
>>44545782
As always
>>44545603
No, that was not part of the agreement, which Tia has already altered to be more in her favor. She was the one who wanted to take her week, now ten days, over the course of our honeymoon knowing we had work to do, she had to live with that.
>>44545807
That shopping trip was not work.
>>44545834
Then it can be part of the three extra days she coerced us into having to obey her.
>>44545834
She enjoyed it, but that's not really the point, we aren't counting the bet by hours, it's ten days, seven here and three back home as agreed by everyone, but Maka.
>>44545834(Me)
Ok I take that back, it was part of the plan but now
it's done she's free to take control and we're trying to wiggle out of it.
>>44545873
3 days to make up for what she's going to lose to meetings and speaches over this week.
>>44545948
>She enjoyed it
That describes most of her time with Maka.
>as agreed by everyone, but Maka.
We could have talked our way out if we wanted to.
>>44546073
>it's done she's free to take control and we're trying to wiggle out of it.
More like she's trying to find more things to work on, but there's no stopping Tia's Tia here.
>>44546073
>We could have talked our way out if we wanted to.
EF never gave us the chance, or I would have voted for doing so.
You suspect there might be something more to it, of course. You'd bet good money that Amata's "shopping trip" wasn't just that.
You return to the sofa, Tia in tow. "So who do we need to punch to get the Neck?" She asks, hopefully not entirely serious.
Amata puts down a sheet of paper on the low table in front of the sofa, and, with a pencil, starts scribbling notes while she explains. You have no idea where she got either of those items from.
"You do remember how Okeanos works, right?"
"Five tribes, councils of elders on each island, the most important tribal council is on this one, and one of their number is elected to become the Chieftan." You remember. "He's more of a spokesman than an absolute leader, but he still is extremely influential. He's expected to take one wife from each tribe and to act impartial in all disputes."
She nods. "The current Chieftan is Bua Shing, 58 years old, from mixed Squalus and Smaragdi blood. He's been at the top of the game for quite some time, and, for a mortal, he's brilliant, quick, and determined, not to mention very popular. Feeling that the Realm's hold on Okeanos has grown weaker recently, he's trying to discreetly gain more leeway and independence."
"Organizing some sort of coup?" You wonder.
"Not at all. He's the type who does things slowly, carefully and by the book. He's calling for more frequent tribal councils, and strengthening the political structure of the archipelago, making it less dependent on the Realm's approval." He scribbles another name. "You want a coup, you're looking for Huann Rang. 25 years old. Tautoga tribe. Hot-blooded, charismatic and ambitious. He wants to be the next Chieftan, and he'll probably become it."
"Realm supporter?"
"Neutral. Him and his tribe want to recapture and purify an island that fell into the Skullstone shadowland centuries ago, called Cormorant. They consider it their ancestral homeland. The councils never let them try that, of course."
(cont.)
>>44546073
>3 days to make up for what she's going to lose to meetings and speaches over this week.
If Tia wanted the entire seven days, she should have picked a different week to boss us around, we specifically told her that if she chose this week that there would be times where we had other things we needed to do.
It was her choice to have less time to boss Maka around in exchange for having it sooner, she should have to deal the the consequences of impatience.
>>44546118
>>(Other)
>>44546227
>"Ten days, wasn't it?" She slams her hands on your shoulders to keep you from squirming out of her grasp.
>"Was it?" You glance aside.
>"Ten days, those were the term of the bet."
>"But it was supposed to be a week originally..." You point out.
>"I changed the terms. Pray that I don't change them any more."
>You roll your eyes. "Alright, you got me. So, I'm your slave for ten days, dubject to your every whim. So, what is your bidding, my mistress?"
That was the post where Tia revealed the new terms, and EF had Maka agree to it without ever putting it up to a vote. There was never a chance to disagree.
>>44546263
Why are we bitching about this? It's fine, if push comes to shove Tia will give us space. You guys need to stop complaining.
"Realm's got no friends in the Council?"
"No real friends, no real enemies. The Realm is... a remote presence." She writes another name: Sesus Chido. "Sesus Chido is the local satrap, taking the place of his grandfather Sesus Chenow. Chenow was a hero and a legend in his day. Retired here in the Neck, then became restless and left again."
"Got bored?" You wonder.
"He was old, and wanted to die in battle. It wasn't going to happen here. No one has any idea where he disappeared to. Unfortunately for the realm, Chido is not one hundredth of the man his grandfather was, and I don't mean it because he's a mortal and Chenow was Exalted. Chido is just... a waste of space and money. The biggest danger he poses to us is if you accidentally overestimate him. But he still IS the legal representative of the Realm in Okeanos."
"Where's the catch?" You wonder. It doesn't sound right.
"The catch," Amata smiles as she notices you've been paying attention, "is that, even if the Neck doesn't bring in a whole lot of cash, it's still something. Two other Realm houses have their eyes set on the Neck. House Peleps has the most holdings in the West, and they wouldn't mind adding one more. And House Nellens is the least of all Realm houses and desperate for income, prestige and success. I would be amazed if I found out they don't have any spies or agents in the Neck, waiting for the right chance to nab it from the Sesus."
"Where do the Immaculates fit in all this?"
"They probably don't. Sometimes, Immaculates get involved heavily in Realm politics, but I don't think it's the case here. The Neck is probably just a dumping ground for underachievers and undesirables within the Order." She adds "Immaculates" on the paper, in a corner, and circles it, then connects all other names with lines.
"Alright." You nod, taking in all the information. "Well, the way I see it..."
(cont.)
>>44546283
Because Tia is being an asshole about a bet we let her win, and some anon said we should give her 240 non-consecutive hours, when the original terms of the bet were 168 consecutive ones.
>>44546340
Just calm your anus man, it's not a big deal at all. Stop being petty
>We need to take the Immaculates out of the picture first. They're an unknown variable. (m+e)
>We can probably spook Chido into just leaving the Neck. He sounds like a pushover. (m+e)
>We need to deal with Bua Shing first and foremost. He's the power player here. (m+e)
>We should ally with and support Huann Rang. We even have a common enemy. (m+e)
>We probably should address the entire tribal council. The bigger the impression we can make, the better. (m+e)
>We need to influence the population of Okeanos, and let all changes happen from the bottom up. (m+e)
>I don't know, politics isn't my speciality. I'll follow your plan, just tell me what to do.
>(Other?)
>>44546382
>We need to deal with Bua Shing first and foremost. He's the power player here. (m+e)
Rolled 10 (1d10)
>>44546382
>We need to deal with Bua Shing first and foremost. He's the power player here. (m+e)
>>44546263
OK I accept that we didn't get a vote on it but I beleave EF would have let us retcon if any objections had got a backing.
Rolled 8 (1d10)
>>44546382
>>We need to take the Immaculates out of the picture first. They're an unknown variable. (m+e)
Shining Rulers Benevolence.
Rolled 7 (1d10)
>>44546382
>We need to deal with Bua Shing first and foremost. He's the power player here. (m+e)
>We should ally with and support Huann Rang. We even have a common enemy. (m+e)
Bua Shing first and then we can talk to Huann before moving on to the rest of the Council.
Pop SRB
Rolled 2 (1d10)
>>44546382
>>We probably should address the entire tribal council. The bigger the impression we can make, the better. (m+e)
>>44546410
No retcons, there is no reason to
Rolled 3 (1d10)
>>44546382
>>We need to take the Immaculates out of the picture first. They're an unknown variable. (m+e)
>>44546410
People were too busy freaking out about Tia's "no sex for ten days" joke to actually object about the increased length of the bet.
Rolled 7 (1d10)
>>44546382
>>44546410
I mean not a retcon, but if we wanted we could have just been like "No I change my mind fuck off", we could probably do it at anytime actually.
I don't want to though, it's not something I particularly care about nor do I think Tia is being an asshole or anything.
>>44546484
>nor do I think Tia is being an asshole or anything.
increasing the length of our servitude by three days for no reason isn't being an asshole to you?
Rolled 5 (1d10)
>>44546479
>>44546496
>People were too busy freaking out about Tia's "no sex for ten days" joke to actually object about the increased length of the bet.
We agreed to that way back at the wedding, not during the trip, it's something we've known about for a while
>>43687094
>"We both know that's not true." The Sidereal replies. "Still, a promise IS a promise, and unlike Tia I can be patient. I think I'll just wait the right time to strike." She grins.
>"I'll let you have your Maka time," Tia concedes, "if once we get back from the honeymoon I get to keep her for three extra days."
>"Deal." they shake on it.
>"Um... girls?" You point out. "I'm right here. Are you extending my punishment for losing the bet?"
>>44546496
It's just marital teasing man, calm down
>>44546517
>We agreed to that way back at the wedding, not during the trip, it's something we've known about for a while
And we didn't have a chance to object then either. Every time it's been brought Maka has agreed to it without any input from a vote.
>>44546382
>We need to deal with Bua Shing first and foremost. He's the power player here. (m+e)
>We should ally with and support Huann Rang. We even have a common enemy. (m+e)
Rolled 3 (1d10)
>>44546496
>>44546517
Well I said we agreed, but we got bullied into it by our wives and no, I don't think that's anything to get riled up about, she's not making us torture animals or eat babies, Tia is harmlessly making us sex her all the time whenever she wants.
>>44546496
It's not a servitude, it's a sexual roleplay.
>>44546565
Because she isn't a petty shit like you are. Calm down I'm sick of your fucking whining
Rolled 10 (1d10)
>>44546382
>>We need to deal with Bua Shing first and foremost. He's the power player here. (m+e)
ARB, but also get Amata's opinion on this
>>44546565
I don't particularly care for it myself, but whatever. We'll turn the tables on the pair of them and make them our slaves for the week sometime.
>>44546578
>>44546579
>>44546583
I wouldn't be upset about it if either time it had been brought up we could have voted to say no. Even if the vote had come out yes, I'd have been fine, it's the fact that there was never a chance to object that bothers me,
But fine, I'll drop it now.
Rolled 1 (1d10)
>>44546598
SRB, I meant obviously
>>44546624
It's such a non-issue and people are actually getting upset enough to complain. Christ Alive
>>44546641
Hey, I didn't start this. I don't particularly care for it, but since we're all bitching, I'll offer my opinion.
>>44546659
Repeatedly and Incessantly after people have made it clear it doesn't matter. Save arguments and opinions for things that matter
>>44546382
>SHINING RULERS BENEVOLENCE
>Ask Amata what she would do
>>We probably should address the entire tribal council. The bigger the impression we can make, the better. (m+e)
Rolled 4 (1d10)
>>44546382
>We probably should address the entire tribal council. The bigger the impression we can make, the better. (m+e)
>>We need to influence the population of Okeanos, and let all changes happen from the bottom up. (m+e)
I don't think Maka should deal with them individualy. Bua Shing seems nice enough, but I've got a bad feeling about Huann Rang, even if he wants to deal with a corrupted place
>seven successes
That's a really good roll on a Mental roll, I guess Queening is something else Maka is naturally good at.
>>44546687
I posted these >>44546659 >>44546624
On the subject, nothing else. Hell, my first post dismisses the whole issue as irrelevant.
>>44546687
Arguing repeatedly and incessantly about things that don't matter is the lifeblood of 4chan.
Yeah, let's go for SRB, even if we ask for Amata's opinion
>>44546715
Dude, not funny, nobody likes queening. Except maybe male!Maka
>>44546382
>>44546440
Stick to the vote, but run it by Amata, see if she can't fine tune any plan we come up with.
>>44546715
S'what she was raised to do, even though she seemed pretty air-headed before exaltation.
>>44546728
My apologies
>>44546734
I hate that you're right, sigh
>>44546779
>My apologies
Its fine. I was about to rip into you for being an idiotic hypocrite if you got triggered by Maka being on top anyway. Think we can make a bet that we can get into the pants of that cute immaculate?
>>44546635
I understand your point but I can't see a good way to fix thing.
>>44546641
I do regret posting >>44545119 at this point so sorry everyone.
Can we agree that we won't fix anything and drop this please? I'm not trying to stop anyone who thinks we can somehow fix this but I don't want to be the anon that started the next "this is mind control" type shitstorm.
>>44546841
It's not even a bet man, she and the tall one are going down.
>>44546841
The cute spunky one, or the cute protective one?
Normally I'd assume an answer of "both" but you used singular nouns.
[SHINING RULER'S BENEVOLENCE]
[Mental + Eclipse = 10 8 7 2 3 7 5 3 10 1 = 7 successes]
"Mhh." You tap the paper repeatedly, lost in through for a few seconds. "The one with true power here is Bua Shing. Chido has the station, but not the influence. The Immaculates have the influence, but not the station. and Huann Rang doesn't have either until Bua Shing bites the dust." You turn to Amata. "I know it's a bit cynical to ask, but how's Bua's health, actually?"
"He sails, fishes with spear and trident, dives, hunts, leads from the front against Lintha and pirate raids, and he could pull a loaded wagon better than a train of oxen. He placed third at last year's island-wide marathon."
"A lively one." You smile. "Your assessment?"
"You're right, I think In order, I'd take care of Bua Shing, then make sure Huann Rang is also on our side, or at least not hostile."
You nod. "Possibly using his enmity to Skullstone as leverage?"
"Of course."
"Then let them work the local public opinion, both on the populace and on the council. I'll probably have to appear before the council, but only after they've been prepared for it. Meanwhile, Chido needs to pack his things and go. That's the easy part."
"The immaculates will be harder."
"Yeah. For the spies from those other two houses, we can post Radiant Starfall here for a while to root them out, as soon as she get back from Gem."
Yeah, Gem. You can't help but wonder what's going on there right now.
Are they alright?
Tia, bored out of her gourd, claps her hands to draw your attention. "When do we start?"
>Tonight!
>Tomorrow.
>There's no rush.
>Let's wait for one of them to do the first move, first.
>(Other?)
>>44546917
>It's not even a bet man, she and the tall one are going down.
To be fair, it is more of a bet than our one with Tia.
>>44546952
Well he made a bet for one, but that doesn't exclude both.
Actually it's probably just a coincidence, but it's funny that the Tsuntsun DB is from the same family as the one that we raped back in Tianna
>>44546978
>Tomorrow.
>>44546990
Hey, that monk raped us just as much as we raped him.
>>44546978
>There's no rush.
>>44546978
>Tonight!
>>44546978
>Let's wait for one of them to do the first move, first.
We are on holiday!
>>44546978
>>Tonight!
>>44546990
We raped eachother, it's complicated
>>44546978
>>Tomorrow.
I wonder if Amata could arrange a private meeting with Bua, that sounds like the kinda thing she could pull off.
>"He sails, fishes with spear and trident, dives, hunts, leads from the front against Lintha and pirate raids, and he could pull a loaded wagon better than a train of oxen. He placed third at last year's island-wide marathon."
Damn son.
>>44547045
WINRAR
>>44546978
>Tomorrow.
>Have fun tonight.
>>44546917
I think he means its a bet with Tia and Amata, prize being we get to have them for a week.
>>44547112
That'd actually be a fun thing to propose to them~
>>44547069
?
>>44547112
Yes, that's exactly what I meant.
>>44546978
>(Other?)
Should we meet Ocean Father before or after talking to them?
>>44547130
You remember what we said this night when we were caught by Miss Bullrush-sex
>>44547184
Oh right right
"We can take care of this tomorrow. It's bad form to just SHOW UP on short notice."
Amata nods. "I can write him a letter asking for an appointment for tomorrow afternoon."
"You do that." You stand back up and stretch. "Have Regis deliver it and bring back the reply."
"Will do." She smiles. "Last thing: are we going to visit Ocean Father's temple here in Solid Shell? Considering he's your ally, visiting it might impress favorably the islanders."
"Tomorrow morning?" You suggest. "We drop by, act like it's no big deal and we're just paying visit to a friend. The priests freak out seeing that we're close, the rumor gets out, and by afternoon, Bua Shing knows that I'm close pals with his nation's main deity.
"Nice plan." Tia nods, despite clearly not having paid attention to most of it. And gives you a light tug and her idea of bedroom eyes.
They need a lot of work, but they get the message across.
>You've been quite annoying today, you know.
>Aren't you a needy little girl.
>Okay, okay. You're right. Bet and all.
>Be careful what you wish for, Tia. (s+z)
>>44547363
>Aren't you a needy little girl.
She's a good girl
>>44547363
>Be careful what you wish for, Tia. (s+z)
>>44547363
>Yes mistress.
Rolled 1 (1d10)
>>44547363
>>Be careful what you wish for, Tia. (s+z)
Crown of Thunders
Heart Compelling Method
Husband-Seducing Demon Dance
Rose-Lipped Seduction Style
Drag in Amata too
>>44547363
>Yes mistress.
>>44547415
Anon, this is Tia's time, not maka's time
>>44547422
>Anon, this is Tia's time, not maka's time
She'd enjoy it, don't you want to give Tia the best?
Rolled 3 (1d10)
>>44547363
>>Be careful what you wish for, Tia. (s+z)
Rolled 3 (1d10)
>>44547363
>>\Aren't you a needy little girl.
>Be careful what you wish for, Tia. (s+z)
Lesser Crown of Thunders, HSDD, MRJ, RLSS
>>44547363
>I think you were right amata, the sofa will be enough.
Rolled 10 (1d10)
>Be careful what you wish for, Tia. (s+z)
>>44547415
I support this.
Go all in.
DESTROY HER.
Rolled 2 (1d10)
>>44547363
>>44547415
>Drag in Amata too
Even if All out doesn't win, drag Amata in with us anyway
>>44547363
>>Aren't you a needy little girl.
Rolled 8 (1d10)
>>44547363
Tossing more dice your way, since people aren't turning them on.
>>44547363
>Aren't you a needy little girl.
>Yes mistress.
Rolled 6 (1d10)
So many dice to roll
Rolled 7 (1d10)
>>44547415
>>44547415
Whatever ... supporting using ALL THE CHARMS EVEN FISTS OF IRON if we have to
Rolled 1 (1d10)
>>44547363
as we look like we'll need them.
Rolled 8 (1d10)
>>44547581
We might need our new soak if Tia gets rough
Rolled 9 (1d10)
>>44547363
>>Be careful what you wish for, Tia. (s+z)
Rolled 4 (1d10)
>>44547363
>>Be careful what you wish for, Tia. (s+z)
Also, since we're not using our essence on anything else, I vote for activating all the relevant charms.
Rolled 2 (1d10)
>>44547415
Don't forget PCP
Rolled 7 (1d10)
>>44547363
>Be careful what you wish for, Tia. (s+z)
>>44547415
All the dice, all the charms.
Bring them all.
Rolled 4 (1d10)
Is this some sort of reverse bullying?
Are we getting back at our husband and wife?
I really miss those times we played spoiled Princess and Anathema and Immaculate Mon with Amata
>>44547652
Yes, this is part of our totally justified and not at all overblown revenge for them being such meanies.
>>44547675
Who says we can't do it now? Spoiled princess would be a fun one
>>44547690
Seems like we're getting some zombies breakfast tomorrow again.
>Ten Ox Meditation?
>>44547675
We have all week anon and some Dragon Blooded soon to be volunteers
>>44547675
Technically, we never really got around to spanking Amata for being deceiving us.
>>44547765
...right it's always her doing the spanking
>>44547810
Sidereal bullies mang
>>44547810
>>44547765
>try to spank Amata
>Maka hits her own ass
You can't really win against sidereals, man.
>>44547363
>Yes mistress
We should re-use that demon roleplay at least once during our vacations.
I bet the Immaculate would get in just as we play it up to eleven
You turn to Tia, pretending to look exasperated by her constant search for your attention. "My, aren't you a needy little girl."
"...Yes." She smiles throwing her arms around your neck. "Yes I am. And I deserve to be punished for it."
Discreetly, Amata has already gathered her things, locked the doors, and sat down on a chair in the corner, apparently quite amused, with the intention to spectate.
You turn to Tia again, shove the couch aside with your foot, and slam her on the ground in the middle of the living room.
[LESSER CROWN OF THUNDERS] [AEGIS OF DIVINE JUSTICE] [MAJESTIC RADIANT PRESENCE] [HUSBAND-SEDUCING DEMON DANCE] [ROSE-LIPPED SEDUCTION STYLE] [GRACEFUL CRANE STANCE] [TEN OX MEDITATION]
"Be careful what you wish for, Tia."
[s+z=1 3 3 10 2 8 6 7 1 8 9 4 2 7 4 = 7 successes]
Unfortunately for your petty revenge schemes, by now you've ascertained that Tia is very, very difficult to completely break. Her stamina is way above even yours, and one of her stupid lunar tricks she's started using recently was the realization that she can technically shapeshift into "herself, just fully rested".
Cheater.
Of course, that's not going to stop you. You've got tricks of your own.
The struggle is real, and lasts all the way through the night and way into the morning, when at last you manage to get the edge on Tia and force her to call from a time out. Not quite from physical exhaustion, but more from having her brains scrambled by the overwhelming sensations and the massive amounts of Charms and Essence you've pumped inside her (among other things).
By then, she's long forgotten how to actually speak, and it even takes a while for her to figure out what a human shape is like again, but you get the gist of her message.
Amata slaps closed the book she started reading when everything became a bit too confusing and repetitive to properly follow from the outside, and smiles pleasantly. "Fun night?"
In five minutes, you string together a coherent answer.
(Cont.)
"Well, at least you didn't collapse the house or crater the island or anything. You're learning."
Yeah, that was actually the hardest part. Containing Tia.
"Well, my turn?"
You groan.
"...Relax, I'm joking." She giggles, slapping your shoulder. "Get dressed. We need to pay a visit to Ocean Father, remember?"
>*nod*
>*point at Tia writhing on the floor*
>*shake your head*
>*collapse*
>>44547985
>*nod*
>[GRACEFUL CRANE STANCE]
We don't even need to activate this one, we just said it out loud I bet
>>44548057
>*nod*
>*collapse*
>>44548057
>*nod*
>*point at Tia writhing on the floor*
>>44548057
>>*nod*
Need coffee
>>44547985
>she can technically shapeshift into "herself, just fully rested".
Now that is just bullshit.
>>44548119
Lunars, not even once
>>44548057
Seconding >>44548066
>>44547985
>>44548057
So did Tia go sexual chimera on us?
And what would've happened if we didn't have tireless hero's soul...?
>>44548119
I agree, well done Tia I aprove of this level of bullshit.
>>44547985
>her brains scrambled by the overwhelming sensations and the massive amounts of Charms and Essence you've pumped inside her (among other things).
>>44548057
>*nod*
>*collapse*
>>44548057
>*nod*
Must... go... see... Ocean... Daddy
>>44548166
>And what would've happened if we didn't have tireless hero's soul...?
Total protonic reversal.
(I kid. That's more like Amata's thing.)
>>44548166
We probably would have just died
>>44548057
>*nod*
>*point at Tia writhing on the floor*
Also, what are you wearing for the day?
>>44548296
We're seeing Ocean Father?
How about #25 White Mermaid Queen
>>44548057
>*collapse*
>>44548296
Perfect timing for our Mermaid Outfit
>>44548336
I'll second it.
Posting it for everyone to see
>>44548296
Yeah the mermaid queen works
>>44548259
What we really need is a charm that lets us count sex as restful activity. There's actaully an ability that lets you do that in Aberrant.
>>44548296
17 or 22
>>44548057
>*nod*
>>44548296
#06
We are going to meet a lot of important people and need to be formal for them
>>44548296
#25 for Ocean Father and then we can switch again after we're done
>>44548296
Backing hive mind but we should add some of the stuff we got yesterday for the locals.
>>44548296
>>44548376
Should we replace the lame, non glowing crown with the crown of thunders?
>>44548383
>What we really need is a charm that lets us count sex as restful activity.
I'm pretty sure stuff like that goes in the category of Infernal Charms. Like the one that let's you sleep while running.
>>44548416
Oh yeah, some of the local pearls and jewelry we bought.
>>44548427
>Should we replace the lame, non glowing crown with the crown of thunders?
Not yet I think
>>44548416
Great Idea
>>44548427
Not yet
>>44548427
>I'm pretty sure stuff like that goes in the category of Infernal Charms. Like the one that let's you sleep while running.
Or fae nonsense. Fortunately, we have a fae familiar which is supposed to give us neat charms one of these days.
Bring a gift for the Ocean Father, we essentially get him from his desk to show off.
>>44548505
Some more Tobacco would be cool
>>44548535
Let's casually buy a barrel on the way there.
You try and refresh yourself and make yourself presentable, get dressed and cleaned up, put on some of your new accessories and jewelry, and walk out with Amata in tow, leaving Tia to her attempts to put her legs back in their rightful place.
"Alright." You sigh. "Let's get the show started."
It seems like the islanders have gotten the message. There isn't anyone camped on your front door anymore. Like yesterday, Erman stands by, wondering if you'll need an escort.
Meanwhile, Amata hands her letter to Regis, who runs of to deliver it to the Chieftan.
>We'll go alone, no problem.
>Just you come with us.
>A couple soldiers.
>About ten or so?
>(Other?)
>>44548663
>>Just you come with us.
We don't need as big an escort this time, but someone for show is nice
>>44548663
>Just you come with us
>>44548663
>>A couple soldiers.
Should be fine, It'd be cool if we signed autographs or something
>>44548663
>>Just you come with us.
>>44548663
>>A couple soldiers.
>>44548663
>Just you come with us.
>>44548663
>A couple soldiers.
Bringing a big entourage to a temple is a bit rude. Makes it look like we're trying to show him up.
>>44548663
>Just come with us.
>I hope we haven't disturbed your sleep.
>>44548663
>We'll go alone, no problem.
>>44548663
>>Just you come with us.
I support this>>44548577
>>44548663
>>A couple soldiers.
"We're going to visit Ocean Father." You nod at Erman. "You coming with us?"
"Going to meet a god?" He shrugs. "Sure, why not."
You walk out of the gates and into the country roads, into Solid Shell, crossing the shopping district you were in yesterday, until you reach the coastline. There, a tall, tower-like building made from finely carved pink coral blocks stands tall next to simple fishermen's huts and houses spread all over this side of the island. Bit by bit, the usual crowd condenses about you. This time, without the soldiers to keep them at bay, and with news of your arrival making quite the rounds across the city, the islanders get a lot more close and personal with you.
Still careful and respectful, of course. They know you're dangerous. But their enthusiasm is hard to keep at bay.
They ask for autographs, for souvenirs. They try to touch you, they try to stop you and ask you all sorts of inane questions. If it's true that you're a demon. If the Immaculate Faith is wrong. If you've been to heaven. If it's true you're married. What do you eat. If they can touch. Why you're here causing trouble in their city. If you can bless them with fishing luck.
Normally, you'd get hopelessly bogged down in the crowd in zero time. But, your Anima Flare and Castemark are still quite bright, and that keeps people at bay, leaving you space to advance unimpeded. Finally you arrive at the temple's doorstep. There, a young priest with blue hair and unusually light skin stands before you, a scepter of office made from ice-like blue crystal in hand. The people with you keep their distance, clearly full of respect and maybe a bit of fear for the man, who gives you the feeling to be quite a bit older than he actually appears. A god-blooded, for sure.
"Garan Zha." He bows to you, respectfully as well, but keeping what looks like a rather sarcastic smile on his lips. "Son and high priest of Ocean Father. He told me about you."
(cont.)
>>44549386
He's cute. I want him too.
>I'm here to pay a visit to him.
>I'm here to talk a bit with you, actually.
>I was just passing by.
>What did he tell you?
>(other?)
>>44549490
>I'm here to pay a visit to him.
>What did he tell you?
>>44549490
>What did he tell you?
>I'm here to pay a visit to him.
>>44549490
>I'm here to pay a visit to him.
>"Only good things I hope?"
>>44549386
>(other?) "Only good things, I hope."
>I'm here to pay a visit to him.
>I'm here to talk a bit with you, actually.
>>44549490
>What did he tell you?
>I'm here to pay a visit to him.
Say hello, thank him for that storm and for saving our brother, his Lunar, and our crazy Water Aspect
>>44549490
>What did he tell you?
>I'm here to pay a visit to him, actually. Coming along?
>>44549490
>I'm here to talk a bit with you, actually.
>>44549386
>Son and high priest of Ocean Father.
Neat, well we totally came for him, but I don't mind talking to this guy for a bit too, he looks pretty cool.
>>44549490
We didn't bring anything to sacrifice did we?
>>44549606
I mean I can think of some things we can do on the spot, but it hasn't been mentioned we brought anything in particular.
>>44549606
Oh damn. If we had built a harem of brown girls as soon as we reached the island, we would be able to sacrifice a cute virginity.
>>44549386
>They ask for autographs, for souvenirs. They try to touch you, they try to stop you and ask you all sorts of inane questions. If it's true that you're a demon. If the Immaculate Faith is wrong. If you've been to heaven. If it's true you're married. What do you eat. If they can touch. Why you're here causing trouble in their city. If you can bless them with fishing luck.
Maybe later. Sure they can. No we're not. Yes they are. We have been actually. We are, just a few days, did you see the eclipse? Maka likes spicy things. Touch what now? Whoops. Not really our field, sorry.
>>44549386
>>I'm here to pay a visit to him.
