Become The Vampire 19
You send Catherine one last message to see what's going on with her and finally get a reply. It's pretty long, and the time stamp indicates she sent it right around the time that track let out. It's a solid page of eloquently written text, but it basically boils down to:
I have to go to a party tonight, my cousin is making me come along, he doesn't want me hanging out with strangers, I'm sorry about this. Also this message will probably send late, there's poor reception near the pool and my phone got a little waterlogged last time there was a party so it doesn't work properly sometimes. My physics teacher offered to replace it for me but I'm unsure if I should take him up on his offer. If I don't hear back from you, I'll just assume my phone isn't working.
Attached to the message is a text file, a typed version of your compiled notes along with hers, forming the full bible of the religion. It's pretty much exactly what you had in mind, complete with florid prose to obscure the meaning so you can reinterpret it as needed. You send her a quick thank you message letting her know you got the file and hope that her phone starts working again, as well as to call when she's free so you can go over things one last time.
You look at your phone for a few moments. Sammy still wants to hang out, and that should make you happy, but after what the vampires said and her reaction to you hanging out with the paranormal club, you're not so sure. On the one hand, she could just be upset that she couldn't apologize to you properly. Maybe she had something planned to make things up to you? On the other hand, she could take after her mother after all.
>Go hang out with Sammy
>Head back to your room and work on magic stuff
>Head for the pool and check in with Catherine
>Follow up with Jennifer about the trouble brewing at home
>Message Meliora, make sure she's alright
>Other (write-in)
>>44324130
>Go hang out with Sammy
>>44324130
>Go hang out with Sammy
>>44324130
>Do some homework. Seriously, when was the last time you did homework holy fucking shit
>>44324263
At five in the morning after getting it on with Jennifer. Hopefully this doesn't become a pattern.
While waiting for more votes (first to three and all that), I'll answer any non-spoiler questions you guys might have. Also I'll be working on story stuff for future things I have planned.
>>44324263
This. We've got shit to do.
>>44324130
>Go hang out with Sammy
>>44324384
What's your runtime looking like today?
>>44324431
I have nothing to do all day long except quest. And eat eventually.
>>44324130
>>44324412
Also text Jennifer about the trouble at home.
We JUST warned Patrick. Better make sure it's just a low simmer sort of problem.
>>44324438
Okay but are you ending at a sane time or going until like 3 AM?
>>44324462
...define "sane". 3 AM is sane for me, my work schedule is 3PM til midnight and then I write for three hours before I sleep.
>>44324480
3 am is an hour before I get off work, so it's fine for me. Anon here >>44324462 must have a bedtime.
You text Sammy and let her know you're on your way. It isn't really fair to just leave her hanging all day long. Plus, you won't know what her game is unless you talk to her. You head for your room first to drop off your bag so Presence doesn't cause an issue, but Sammy texts back right away and asks you to come to her room, and you head there first. It's not super late yet, but if you take any detours then you'll be out late and risk being tired tomorrow. Tired is the absolute last thing you want to be in this school, aside from dead.
You knock gently on the door, and Sammy opens it a crack before grabbing you by the collar and pulling you into her room. She hugs you tightly, pinning you to the door and leaning on you. Her tail wags behind her, and she rests her head on your shoulder. You stroke her back gently while trying to find the words to tell her that she's crushing you a bit.
“I'm sorry about earlier... I was just really looking forward to making things up to you, and then you were suddenly busy... I thought you'd still be at the club, but I wasn't sure... I'm glad you're here though.”
>Apology accepted. It's all good.
>How did you plan to make things up to me, exactly?
>It was honestly a little bitchy, it caught me off guard.
>Do you know what the vampires are saying about you?
>I have a confession to make, about this morning...
>Other (write-in)
>>44324130
And I'm fine with hanging with Sammy, but we should text Jennifer as well. We gave our word we'd help out with that mess.
>>44324521
>>It was honestly a little bitchy, it caught me off guard.
>>Do you know what the vampires are saying about you?
And depending on the conversation,
>>I have a confession to make, about this morning...
>>44324525
I was typing the next post when the texting Jennifer vote came up. Would you guys like an addendum with a text to Jennifer about the situation?
>Yes
>No
>>44324521
>>It was honestly a little bitchy, it caught me off guard.
>>Do you know what the vampires are saying about you?
>>44324545
>Yes
Please. Since we're playing Oliver as this stubborn hero-type, he would text her too.
>>44324545
>Yes
>>44324521
>How did you plan to make things up to me, exactly?
>Do you know what the vampires are saying about you?
>>44324545
>Yes
>>44324521
>They're a bunch of little shits, actually. One of them reads eldritch nonsense, and they have a knack for finding arcane artifacts, though Angie confiscates alotta them. Thought it'd be fun playing with them a bit, but then they pulled out a book on illusion magic. I wonder how they're not dead yet...
>>44324521
>How did you plan to make things up to me, exactly?
>Do you know what the vampires are saying about you?
>>44324521
>How did you plan to make things up to me, exactly?
>Do you know what the vampires are saying about you?
>>44324521
>So apparently the vampires think you're secretly some sort of political genius that got me wrapped around your finger.
>>44324521
>>It was honestly a little bitchy, it caught me off guard.
>>Do you know what the vampires are saying about you?
You send Jennifer a message on the way to your room to ask her what's going on at home and if Patrick is getting himself in trouble. The response is pretty quick, but also kind of troubling.
“Patrick isn't getting himself in trouble. In a way, that's the problem. He's shattered and terrified of himself, and whenever he shifts he goes completely berserk now. While I was away he threw himself a pity party with the others, went wild, and now people are questioning if he's a suitable leader. He's still strong enough to hold the pack together, but now that his confidence is shot he isn't using that strength well at all. The evidence regarding Mark has been passed along to the appropriate people, and I'm making good use of it, but if the pack falls apart then it's for nothing. I'm working with Stephen on a solution.”
-
“So, uh... How exactly did you plan to make things up to me?”
Sammy releases you and blushes, smiling. Now that you're not pinned to the door and can actually look at her, she's wearing a cutesy pink apron with a heart on the front.
“Well, you said my cooking wasn't... lethal, so I decided I'd try and polish my skills a little more and make you something special. I was in the cooking classroom after track.”
She turns around and grabs a large box, turning around and presenting you with a pie.
“It's apple. I hope you like it.”
You accept the box with a smile, but your stomach is already acting rebellious at the thought. Stay strong, digestive organs. It'll all be over soon.
“I really appreciate the gift.”
You walk over to her bed and sit down.
“By the by, did you hear what the vampires are saying about you? They think you're some kind of political mastermind. One of them even said you were using me, how crazy is that?”
Sammy's eyes widen a bit.
“Th-They... what...?”
She looks genuinely shocked. You examine her expression as discretely as you can. It looks honest, but...
“Yeah. Two of them were talking about you earlier. They were saying something about using you to get to me being a bad plan, and how because you've got your claws in me, I'm useless to them.”
Sammy's ears droop a bit and she fidgets.
“...and... what do you think...? Do you really think that I'm... dangerous...?”
>You tell me. What should I believe?
>I don't think you're dangerous. I already said that I trust you.
>There are two sides to every story. So far I've only heard yours. I intend to find the truth.
>I don't trust people easily, but I told you I trust you. That said, it raises some questions.
>Other (write-in)
>>44324761
>There are two sides to every story. So far I've only heard yours. I intend to find the truth.
>>I don't trust people easily, but I told you I trust you. That said, it raises some questions.
I wonder if she'd be willing to submit to the truth spell.
>I know a spell that will let me know absolutely if you're telling the truth to me or not, for 8 questions.
>>44324761
>You tell me, what should I believe?
>>I don't trust people easily, but I told you I trust you. That said, it raises some questions.
>>44324761
>Of course. You're still, ya know, a monster. Kinda. But you're my monster.
>>44324761
Actually, nix this>>44324805
For this>>44324784
I'm on my phone, I can't delete.
>>44324761
>I don't trust people easily, but I told you I trust you. That said, it raises some questions.
>>44324821
Truth spell?
>>44324761
>I don't trust people easily, but I told you I trust you. That said, it raises some questions.
>I know a spell that will let me know absolutely if you're telling the truth to me or not, for 8 questions.
>>44324813
That's...actually kinda cute, to me, but I'm worried it might make her sad.
>>44324761
>>44324813
This.
Christ, why are people suspecting Sammy more than Jennifer?
>>44324858
Jennifer was already under the truth spell. She was willing to completely submit to anything we wanted to ask.
Sure, she's a self-admitted manipulator, but she's manipulating on our behalf.
>>44324887
Is she? Is she really?
>>44324784
This.
>>44324897
Yep. Go back and read the archive. She wants to be ours because we're the only one who can give her what she wants, and she's trying to make us stronger so she won't lose anything by siding with us.
Tell her that being dangerous and regarded as dangerous aren't the same thing and that she should take it as a sign that people will not take you lightly. Everything in this world is dangerous if not respected and Sammy is no different. We are fine now and it's okay.
>>44324917
In other words, she's manipulating us into being a powerful tool.
>>44324749
>She looks genuinely shocked. You examine her expression as discretely as you can. It looks honest, but...
Proof that the QM hates Sammy and wants us to waifu Jennifer.
>>44324943
Or that enough people are shadowrunning in the thread that it's being reflected in Oliver's reactions and perceptions.
>>44324943
Or proof that Oliver is paranoid IC.
>>44324954
Noone was suspecting Sammy of anything until you mentioned it in thread.
>>44324958
The lack of suspicion where Jennifer is concerned is against you there.
You look at Sammy for a moment, then at the pie. You set it to one side bring your hands together.
“I told you already that I trust you. That's not... I don't do that. I don't do it easily, at any rate. I trust you, Sammy, and I believe you. But they didn't know I was listening in when they were talking about you, so it raises some questions. I've got a sure-fire way to blow all these accusations out of the water though.”
Sammy perks up a bit and smiles.
“What's that?”
You look at her for a moment, matching her smile.
“Well, I've learned my first real blood magic spells... Basic stuff, mostly. One of them is kind of a lie-detector spell. It'll let me ask you a few questions, and I'll know if you're lying or not. If you are... it also lets me hear the truth. I trust you, Sammy... Do you trust me?”
Sammy's ears droop once more and her smile fades. She takes a small step back.
“...if you have to go that far, then... then you don't trust me after all, do you...? Not really... I'll do it, if you really want me to, but... I can promise you, you won't need it.”
You close your eyes and take a breath. If she's being genuine, you just hurt her. If she's not, she's trying to make you feel bad so you won't cast the spell.
>I need my book for the spell, let's go to my room.
>Pretend to cast the spell, make something up, make her think you'll know when she's lying
>No, you're right. I don't need the spell. I'm sorry.
>Other (write-in)
>>44324934
Not quite, because her secret wish is to be mentally dominated.
And how does that conflict with our goal, anyway? We want to become powerful enough to bring our parents back from the dead. We need LOTS more power than we have.
And remember, that IS a not-geas Oliver has, he's not going to give it up after 4 days at high school.
>>44324964
>The lack of suspicion where Jennifer is concerned is against you there.
No reason to be suspicious. She definitely is manipulating us and we already know that.
>>44324964
>Noone was suspecting Sammy of anything until you mentioned it in thread.
You must have missed the last two weeks. We've been suspicious a while. Or, you're just ignoring those of us who don't trust her
>>44324979
See >>44324917
Few people in the thread suspect her.
Meanwhile, we get shit like >>44324972
where the shadowrunning minority makes their voices heard.
>>44324972
>>I need my book for the spell, let's go to my room.
Only way to be sure.
>>44324972
>>I need my book for the spell, let's go to my room.
>>44324972
And like that, Sammy route is forever stained with mistrust, which ruins any relationship.
>>44324998
Something something vox populi vox dei
>>44324998
>See >>44324917
Yes, that would be the ends towards which she is manipulating us. No point to controlling someone if they aren't useful, that's manipulation 101.
>Few people in the thread suspect her.
Jennifer or Sammy?
>>44325027
I haven't seen you encourage suspicion against Jennifer like you are now, since anons decided to waifu her.
>>44325023
So? We've only known her 4 days. Break ups happen all the time in HS, it's not a big deal.
I still say we should be romancing Angie
>>44324972
>No, you're right. I don't need the spell. I'm sorry.
>>44324972
>I need my book for the spell, let's go to my room.
There's things I can't tell you until I'm /sure/ I can trust you.
>>44325062
As has been stated many times by other people, you don't need to be suspicious of Jennifer. You know for a fact she's manipulative and has an agenda. Suspicion implies doubt or lack of evidence. If people decide to be willfully stupid around her, or ignore the fact that she's playing games, that's their problem. The suspicion about Sammy is because there's no clear proof, just hearsay. Also the fact that she's her mother's daughter.
>>44325062
We already put Jennifer to the question, we KNOW what her motivation is. Sammy is still a question mark, one that managed to get attached to us FAST.
Her curse is a problem. let's just bang wolf mom and get on with things. Sammy is a liability. Wolf mom and Nurse Death all the way
>>44325125
>We already put Jennifer to the question
We actually wasted most of our questions on stupid shit and didn't prove anything definitive, unless I've forgotten something.
>>44325105
My issue isn't that people are suspicious against her. Anons are fucking idiots, as has been proven time and again.
My issue is that you're dropping suspicion in a story without even pretending to put it to a vote. There was no mention of Sammy being suspicious before you in this thread, and even a half-assed accusation of 'You might be manipulating me and I won't trust you until you submit to this mind-rape lie detector magic' can ruin our relationship.
>>44325128
Agreed. And maybe mer-girl, if she's not too gross. QM thinks she's best girl, which makes me curious to see what he's written.
>>44325153
We could easily do it again. She likes being put under like that, it's one of the reasons she's so into us.
>>44325128
The former is something to be used and discarded once it stops being useful, the latter will inevitably hate us for becoming a Necromancer unless you want to bring up that "let's abandon our primary motivation" shit again.
>>44325160
Actually, there was in the last few threads. At least the last two before this one. Also, I'm rolling Smarts rolls over here for detecting reactions and working them into what I write, otherwise we'll be here all day with rolling dice. Something is off about Sammy. Something subtle.
>>44325160
Anon. You're the only one who's dead set on waifuing and romancing Sammy. You're probably also the one who wants Oliver to abandon his main goal.
>>44325178
The problem is there's no question that can be asked that will actually provide a definitive answer.
>>44325206
>You're the only one who's dead set on waifuing and romancing Sammy.
He's not.
>You're probably also the one who wants Oliver to abandon his main goal.
And now you've shot your own side in the foot with that fallacy.
>>44325196
Wait, no, let me guess, her mom told her to submit to/seduce us specifically so we'd remain a loyal asset to the Wolfe clan.
Once again, Jennifer is the root cause of all drama and we should romance Angie instead.
You rise to your feet slowly.
“I need my book for the spell. Let's go grab it. If you're being honest then I'm sorry... I just need to be sure.”
Sammy nods slightly.
“I understand... No matter what, I'm still yours. I just... I kinda thought that meant something, that you'd trust me completely...”
You head for the door and pause, looking over your shoulder at her. You know Sammy can be meek and shy at times, but she stood up to her mom the other day, and almost attacked her last night. Even if she's feeling bad, you're pretty sure she wouldn't just sit there and take it like this. Then you realize what's been bugging you. You focus your eyes, like you did with the book on illusion magic, and something clicks.
Sammy's eyes are red.
>Stay calm, act natural, carry on with the current plan
>Intruder! Imposter! Invader! How dare you pose as my girlfriend?
>Sammy, you don't seem like yourself. Everything alright?
>Other (write-in)
>>44325217
>And now you've shot your own side in the foot with that fallacy.
Not a fallacy, an assumption, since the last Tuesday that it was brought up, it was the same anon who was opposed to doing anything that would offend Sammy and abandoning Oliver's goal. My apologies if I was wrong, but it's not an unreasonable assumption. Just like we only have this issue on Tuesdays, which implies someone isn't keeping up with the quest.
>>44325187
And we might be able to make her a familiar of ours with a modified blood spell. Give her access to a tiny bit of our magic, and in return she sacrifices the ability to betray us?
>>44325196
Great, different anon here, but it seems you're adding paranoia just for the sake of it now. Kinda like you enjoy the shit it causes.
>>44325273
>Sammy, you don't seem like yourself. Everything alright?
>>44325286
When he started the quest we were told to shadowrun EVERYTHING, or we'd die.
>>44325273
>>Sammy, you don't seem like yourself. Everything alright?
Either an illusion or someone blood packed her again. Likely one of those two vampires.
>>44325273
>Why don't you come with, Sammy?
>Text Jennifer, someone got to Sam, probably vampire.
>>44325273
>Sammy, you don't seem like yourself. Everything alright?
Spirit roll, +2
Rolled 4 + 2 (1d20 + 2)
>>44325342
Rolled 10 + 2 (1d20 + 2)
>>44325342
Rolled 2 + 2 (1d20 + 2)
>>44325342
>>44325374
Hope it's enough
>>44325374
>>44325342
Welp, that's no good. Too much magic today, I guess.
Rolled 16 + 2 (1d20 + 2)
>>44325342
>>44325473
>16
>10 + 4 + 2
>>44325489
In my defense, I haven't had a chance to sacrifice to the RNGods yet today, too busy getting ready for Yule.
You grab the doorknob in case everything goes wrong in a matter of seconds and turn to Sammy.
“Are you alright, by the by? You don't seem like yourself.”
Sammy blinks and tilts her head.
“What do you mean...?”
You shrug slightly.
“I dunno. You seem a little off. I would have expected you to be snappier with me. I mean, I just trampled the trust between us, the last time you felt hurt and betrayed, you...”
You pause for a moment.
“Tell me what happened last night.”
Sammy shifts from foot to foot.
“I... We had a fight, I hurt you, I ran off, some vampires attacked me, and I destroyed them...”
You nod and smile.
“With who? Who else was with you?”
Sammy's hands slowly ball into fists.
“...Well fuck you too.”
She grins, skin melting away to reveal one of the vampire girls. She makes a clutching gesture at you and your body locks up, your muscles going rigid. She cackles and flops onto Sammy's bed, reclining and pulling out Sammy's cell phone, calling someone up.
“Alright, I got him. Now what?”
There's a pause, and she frowns.
“What do you mean we're not...? But you told me that was the plan!”
Another pause.
“So what am I supposed to do now! She's knocked out in her closet for crying out loud! And he's paralyzed!”
Another pause and she throws the phone down, huffing and sitting up. She snaps her fingers, and feeling returns to your jaw.
“Well, this is a mess... We had it all worked out, and now apparently we're not going to kill, fight or enslave you. They couldn't have clued me in on this earlier, could they... So, let's start over.”
She walks over and bows, before offering her hand as your body unfreezes.
“I'm Lily, vampire of wrath. Friends?”
>Sure, why not
>Can you wake my girlfriend up? I'd like to make sure she's alright
>How long were you disguised as her for?
>Get out.
>Other (write-in)
>>44325529
>Sure, why not
Vamp of Wrath? We really don't want to fight her.
>>44325529
>How long were you disguised as her for?
>Can you wake my girlfriend up? I'd like to make sure she's alright
>>44325529
>>Can you wake my girlfriend up? I'd like to make sure she's alright
>>How long were you disguised as her for?
>>44325573
>>44325529
Seconding. She's probably not very subtle, compared to other vamps. Knocked out & paralyzed is probably her kid gloves.
>>44325529
>>Sure, why not
>>44325529
>Can you wake my girlfriend up? I'd like to make sure she's alright
>How long were you disguised as her for?
>>44325187
I mean, why not? I'd rather become a powerful wizard and fix problems for people like Harry Dresden than whine and cry about the dead. We're learning about a whole new world arm bringing back the dead let's the powers that be kill us before our time. Not worth it one bit. There is so much to explore and limiting ourselves so early is a waste.
>>44325529
>Stake her. She knows too much.
>>44325529
I have a pic for her!
>>44325573
>>44325606
You realize she's lying past her fangs right? Vampires don't tell their sin, tantamount to suicide for them.
>>44325624
Because we don't actually have a choice.Even if I agree with you that that sounds way more fun than our current motivation.
>>44325624
Just stop. We have a geas compelling us to find a way to bring them back. It's the whole premise of this quest. If you don't like that, then leave. Oliver doesn't care if it's his own will or a geas, it's all the same to him.
You will unlock me now or you will fuck up the agreement that was handed out. Also Sammy confirmed for being utterly useless.
>>44325529
Guys, she knows we have blood magic and allies on campus. We should kill her before she can tell the others.
>>44325641
Alternatively, she's a wrath vampire, doesn't think things through, just heard about the non-aggression pact over the phone and decided it was fine.
>>44325671
Well then let's break it and make our own way. It's a cyoa, there's no wrong way to play you sperg. But thou must these nuts.
>>44325688
Her 'friends' hang her out to dry I say we make peace with her rather than them as she seems to be the least likely to stab us in the back
>>44325688
I doubt if we CAN kill her. Wrath=violence.
>>44325624
Here, this is the prelude. Reread it, and remember what the core of Oliver's character is. http://pastebin.com/BXHaNNmp
>>44325685
If Sammy's confirmed for that, so are we. I mean, she did just take us down too in about one second.
>>44325725
And what makes you say that?
>>44325734
You assume she's telling the truth about Wrath.
>>44325703
Shapestealing seems more Envy based.
>>44325718
>cyoa
No it isn't it has an internal logic, it's not some fanwank shit.
You pause for a moment and take her hand.
“Sure, why not. Friends.”
She grins toothily at you before gesturing to the closet.
“She'll have a nasty headache, the pois- I mean, the drug I used on her to knock her out is pretty potent stuff. The antidote is in the bottle next to her. I'm out, I've gotta go get a bite to drink. Using that spell all afternoon really wore me out. See ya!”
She walks past you, opening the door and knocking you towards the closet before sauntering out. You head for the closet and open it up. Sammy is naked on the floor, wrists and ankles bound and with a gag in her mouth. Beside her is a small blue bottle, with a note attached. It reads:
“Sorry for things. If you're reading this, it probably means I told you where she is and screwed up somehow. So apologies. Aren't I thoughtful?”
You open the bottle up and remove the gag, gently pouring the contents into Sammy's mouth and helping her swallow. She coughs a bit, her eyes opening groggily.
“Oliver...? Is that... you...?”
She smiles weakly.
“I knew you'd... save...”
She goes a bit limp.
“My head... ow...”
>Get Sammy to her bed and tuck her in
>Ask her what happened
>Spend the night so she'll feel better
>Other (write-in)
>>44325718
>>44325734
Seriously, reread it, and remember Angie told us we've got a LONG way to go before we can break curses & such.
>>44325752
>>Ask her what happened
>>Spend the night so she'll feel better
>>44325752
>Ask her what happened
>>44325752
>Ask her what happened
>Spend the night so she'll feel better
Mel probably wants to be alone with her shame anyway.
>>44325752
>Ask her what happened
>>44325752
>Ask her what happened
>Spend the night so she'll feel better
>>44325777
Well, trips don't lie, but we should send her a slightly mocking text about it. Maybe see if Med can find us a clip of it from the school surveillance cameras or something, just to tease her with.
>>44325752
>Text Mel, inform her of the vamp. Ask if she can make her disappear as payback, also to hide assets.
>>44325746
She seems to be the straightforward type. That or she's even more manipulative than the others which is possible but not as likely.
>>44325749
Probably, but that doesn't mean vampires in general don't have a propensity for or can't learn illusion magic.
>>44325843
Or she's just lying about how she acts to throw us off, which is perfectly possible for someone who LIED ABOUT BEING SOMEONE WE KNOW AND TRICKED US FOR IT
>>44325822
>Ask if she can make her disappear as payback
Hey, let's just kill every fully registered student who slightly crosses us, with no thought to the larger picture.
>>44325874
Still I doubt she'd compromise her own sin
You carefully scoop Sammy up, carrying her out of the closet and over to her bed. She leans on you, head against your chest, and you sit down on the edge of the bed with her, slowly removing her bonds and passing her a blanket to cover up with. She curls up in the blanket and smiles softly.
“Thanks...”
You nod and smile softly.
“No problem... What happened?”
Sammy blushes and frowns.
“Well... after lunch I ran into one of the vampires, and they said that if I wasn't careful something bad would happen. Then when the hallway was empty, she... she stuck me with a needle and told me I wasn't very careful at all... Then it all went black... I just... I knew that somehow, you'd come and save me...”
You give her a gentle squeeze. That also explains why she was laughing at Meliora. It wasn't actually Sammy after all.
“I'll stick around tonight so you don't have to worry about anything, alright?”
Sammy nods a little and moves from your lap to the bed, laying down.
“I'm fine like this... If you want to run back to your room to get anything, I can wait...”
>I'm gonna stay right here, like I said I would. I can sleep like this.
>Nah, I'm fine. I don't have a change of clothes though, so... naked cuddles?
>I'll go get my pajamas then, be right back.
>Other (write-in)
>>44325898
Also to, ya know, hide the fact we know blood magic and have people who can kill vampires for us.
>>44325925
Vampires don't even tell other vampires what sin they are, lest they risk being vulnerable if they cross each other later.
>>44325927
>>I'll go get my pajamas then, be right back.
A good cover for STAKING THE VAMPIRE WHO HAS INFO ON US
>>44325927
>I'll go get my pajamas then, be right back.
>>44325927
>I'll go get my pajamas then, be right back.
>>44325952
This.
God she was lying about everything after she was told the plan was off. We REALLY need to kill her.
Kill Sammy and make it look like the vamp did it and kick start the war.
>>44325876
>Not intelligent enough to only wear the disguise for when she needs it so she isn't drained for a fight with a hunter
>Master manipulator
Pick one
>>44325986
You really are an idiot, aren't you?
>>44325959
No. Bad bloodthirsty maniac. Our cover was blown before this even happened. And we still need to see our student file.
>>44325959
If she's intending to tell others, she already has, and her dying now will not only not prevent the leak, but make it evident we violated the non-aggression pact in some way.
So no, I'm not voting for that.
>>44325979
I support this Silver. Totally in character for us.
Where's all the suspicion that was directed at Sammy a moment ago? Jesus christ.
>>44326003
You mean the non-aggression pact she just violated? Also, we could have killed her before that was an issue.
>>44325999
We're a hunter, they know that. They don't know we have allies at the school who are ALSO hunters, and they don't know we have blood magic.
>>44326015
Wrong again, mate.
>>44325997
ad hominem. Your argument has no basis on anything
Rolled 13 (1d20)
>>44325927
>Nah, I'm fine. I don't have a change of clothes though, so... naked cuddles?
Rolling for benis in bagina
>>44326055
Okay, so, based on the fact she maintained a spell for an afternoon instead of just those few moments when we were alone with her, nevermind the fact that Sammy has to be seen other places when we're not there or the fact that she actually fooled us for a good while, you assume she's not very good at what she does,
You gently pat her on the head.
“I'm gonna go get my pajamas then. I'll be back in just a little while, alright?”
Sammy nods and kisses your hand softly.
“I'll be waiting...”
You grab your bag and kiss her gently before heading for the door, giving her one last look before you walk out. As you turn away from the door you come face to face with Lily, who is dabbing at the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief. You can see a girl stumbling away down the hall, staggering with every other step. Lily chuckles a bit.
“Snack time is over. So, you wanna tell me more about this agreement we're supposed to be hammering out, or are you trying to be all mysterious, Mr. Supposed-Hunter-Blood-Mage.”
>Say it was a ruse, that you were baiting her because you suspected she wasn't Sammy
>I'm going to get my pajamas now. Please don't follow me.
>Let's walk and talk, see if we can't work something out
>Yes, I am in fact a hunter and a blood mage. Why aren't you more afraid of me?
>Other (write-in)
>>44326033
>They don't know we have allies at the school who are ALSO hunters
We don't. We're friends with one of the AI made by the teacher that created the school's security force.
There's a distinct difference. Mel has no problem killing vamps if they violate school rules, but I doubt if she's willing to go to war with them.
>>44326106
>Let's walk and talk, see if we can't work something out
>>44326106
>Let's walk and talk, see if we can't work something out
Better more allies than less. Especially since Sammy's such a liability.
>>44326106
>You know, if it weren't for how hectic things had been the past couple of days, I wouldn't have believed you. Way too submissive for Sammy. She's got a bit of a spine on her when pushed, ya know. I blame Vanessa and her mom for how shy she is normally.
>>44326123
I think this one vamp broke the rules.
>>44326093
No, that was an ad hominem argument because you were attacking his character instead of addressing the discussion.
>>44326106
>Let's walk and talk, see if we can't work something out
>>44326175
Right. So I made an argument instead of an ad hominem. Are you going to address the discussion in reply?
>>44326139
>>44326147
>>44326184
I love how trusting everyone is today.
>>44326188
Wasn't planning to. I don't feel it warrants discussion, as we have three votes for talking with her to negotiate some sort of alliance between the two of us.
>>44326209
Were you expecting us to just try and stake her in the middle of the hallway when she managed to paralyze us with a gesture a few minutes ago?
>>44326209
If she was going to kill us, she would have while we were paralyzed. It won't hurt any to hear her out.
>Argue for peace, we can all get along without murdering each other.
>Argue for cooperation, surely we have interests that align
>Argue for alliance, we can all be part of the same collective, or at least arrange long-term cooperation
>>44326277
>Argue for peace, we can all get along without murdering each other.
>>44326277
>Argue for alliance, we can all be part of the same collective, or at least arrange long-term cooperation
>>44326277
>Argue for alliance, we can all be part of the same collective, or at least arrange long-term cooperation
Wrath monster backup!
>>44326277
>Argue for peace, we can all get along without murdering each other.
Don't particularly want to help vampires with their agendas outside of a case-by-case basis.
>>44326277
>Argue for alliance, we can all be part of the same collective, or at least arrange long-term cooperation
>>44326305
Do you seriously think she's Wrath? That's just silly. You're being silly.
>>44326277
>Argue for alliance, we can all be part of the same collective, or at least arrange long-term cooperation
She can swim in the blood of our (eventual) enemies.
>>44326328
Meh. Maybe. We'll see.
>>44326342
If she is wrath and actually told us her sin type, that's arguably worse than if it was a lie. We'll never be able to trust her with anything because she's so stupid.
>>44326369
We can trust her with killing things, probably.
>>44326401
Unless they're capable of any sort of trickery.
What does the vampire look like?
>>44326448
>>44325640maybe
Tell her to get in the nearest closet and we'll show her how blood magic really works. Fuck her and then leave a stake by her head letting her know that if she talks she's net.
>>44326448
Kinda punk rock. Pink streak in her black hair, eyeliner, red lipstick, torn up jeans and a rock band t-shirt. In a classy and refined school setting, where all the vampires should be prim and proper.
>>44326474
Silver stop.
>>44326483
Like this?
>>44326528
Near enough, sure. I was thinking longer hair, but that's a good enough approximation.
>>44326484
Who's silver? I want to run around with wolf mom nurse ratchet and robo-tsunder. Sammy was cool but now she's useles and going to die.
>>44326277
>Argue for peace, we can all get along without murdering each other.
You head for your room with a shrug.
“It's still being worked out. I mean, ideally I'd like for us to be allies. I think that there's a lot going on right now that could be solved just by talking things out. I'm not here to eradicate the vampires or anything of the sort. I've got my own reasons for being here, and I'd like it if I wasn't being persecuted just for being a human who knows about you guys.”
Lily nods a bit.
“I think something can be worked out, yeah. Let's face it, everyone's gone totally mad here. That's M.A.D. by the way. One wrong move and everyone dies in the end. It's like a dance. I hate dancing.”
She laughs and slaps you on the back hard enough that you almost fall over.
“We'll have to test each other, obviously. See who can trust who. But it'll be a lot more fun than counting nights between bites.”
You look at her for a moment, and she winks.
“It's vampire talk. We drink from multiple sources and count the nights since we last fed from each person so they can recover in time for the next round. Different people are on different timers, due to health, age, that kind of thing. Killing humans is a waste, and turning too many is such a drag.”
You nod a bit and resume heading for your room.
“So that settles that then. We'll figure out some tests and go from there. Nonaggression pact, we help each other out from time to time, and my friends get some protection, and so do your families.”
Lily shrugs slightly.
“We'll see. We might only be able to get away with protection for you. I mean, it's only the six of us negotiating with you. Plus, one wrong move from a berserk werewolf and it all falls apart. I don't need someone going Sammy on my cousin and then having no choice but to exact revenge in a manner that violates our pact.”
She stops short and looks over her shoulder.
“Hmm. I've gotta run.”
She runs past you, sprinting down the hall, and you look over your shoulder to see what she's running from. Kim dashes past you, screaming her head off.
“Get back here! You have three outstanding violations, criminal!”
You watch them disappear down the hall and hang your head. Welp. You head back to your room to find it empty. There's no trace of Jennifer ever having been here, and Meliora is out once again. You gather up your pajamas and pause for a moment.
>Grab your book so you can curl up with Sammy and study
>Leave the book, do your homework
>Just get comfortable with Sammy and sleep
>Other (write-in)
>>44326647
>Grab your book so you can curl up with Sammy and study
We need to figure out what we need for the second seal.
>>44326647
>Grab your book so you can curl up with Sammy and study
>>44326647
>>Grab your book so you can curl up with Sammy and study
>Visit the Nurse and talk about magic.
>>44326401
No because everyone would know her sin and thus how to drop her with ease. She's not a wrath vampire. Look here>>44325952
>>44326647
>Grab your book so you can curl up with Sammy and study
Snuggles and a good book a best
You grab your hemomancy tome and pack it into your bag with your pajamas, heading off to Sammy's room. The trip isn't particularly exciting. In fact, it's fairly quiet. It's pretty late, and the halls are probably empty because everyone is in bed or at home or something. You walk into Sammy's room to find her fast asleep, and you quietly get changed. You grab your book and head over to the bed, when you feel a sudden draft.
“Go get her, champ!”
Presence yanks your pants down to your ankles and pushes you onto the bed, shoving you at Sammy, and you wind up on top of the startled girl as the blanket is yanked away by the ghost. You look down at Sammy, and she looks up at you, confused, embarrassed and slowly turning red.
>I forgot to mention. I'm haunted.
>...naked cuddles?
>God damn it Presence!
>This isn't what it looks like...?
>Other (write-in)
>>44326860
>>I forgot to mention. I'm haunted.
>>44326860
>I forgot to mention. I'm haunted.
>>44326860
>I forgot to mention. I'm haunted.
>>44326860
>I forgot to mention. I'm haunted.
>...naked cuddles?
The lewd-ening
>>44326860
>>I forgot to mention. I'm haunted.
>>...naked cuddles?
You hesitate for a moment.
“...I... have a bit of a ghost problem. I probably should have mentioned that. I'm being haunted by a poltergeist.”
Sammy nods slightly as you carefully untangle yourself from her. Sammy grabs the blanket and pulls it over herself while you tug your pants back up, looking around for Presence. She's invisible again, but you can hear her soft laughter. Well... You did say minimum pranking...
“Um... so...”
You look over at Sammy, who is adjusting the blanket so you can get under with her.
“I mean... it wasn't that bad... for a prank, I mean...”
She glances at you, then away.
“I'm just saying is all.”
You slide in beside her, opening up your book and slipping an arm around her.
“It wasn't that bad for me either. Maybe another night, when you're feeling better, and no one is pushing me at you, we can do something.”
Sammy nods and hugs your side, closing her eyes. You skim through your book, unsure of what you're really looking for. You have some ideas, but...
>Try to work out what you need to prep for the new moon ritual
>Find more spells to practice with
>Go over your notes, see if there's anything you can use tomorrow night to help learn other magic
>Other (write-in)
>>44326919
>>44326966
No, no one gets the D til we know their agenda. All we know now is that Sammy isn't working with the vamps. She does have her own agenda we don't know, though.
I still want a truth spell on her.
>>44327023
>Try to work out what you need to prep for the new moon ritual
>Go over your notes, see if there's anything you can use tomorrow night to help learn other magic
>>44327023
>>Go over your notes, see if there's anything you can use tomorrow night to help learn other magic
>>44327023
>Go over your notes, see if there's anything you can use tomorrow night to help learn other magic
>>44327023
>Try to work out what you need to prep for the new moon ritual
If we're going to keep getting chewed up, we definitely need that regeneration mark.
>>44327048
Seconding
>>44327023
>Try to work out what you need to prep for the new moon ritual
>>44327027
I firmly believe that Sammy is too cute for shadowruns.
Smarts roll plus Vampire Lore, +2
Rolled 4 + 2 (1d20 + 2)
>>44327141
Please RNGods
>>44327103
But all of BTQM's girls are written cute. And they all shadowrun
Rolled 8 + 2 (1d20 + 2)
>>44327141
>>44327174
Clearly I have not pleased them.
Rolled 18 + 2 (1d20 + 2)
>>44327141
Your research doesn't come up with anything useful, despite spending a good deal of time on the matter. The ritual for the new moon involves summoning a devil once again to carve a second channel, this one aimed to restore your blood and the magic contained within it more clearly, but you're having trouble getting the book to tell you more with Sammy's naked form pressed against you. Maybe studying like this was a bad plan.
You turn your attention to studying other forms of magic, trying to determine if there are blood magic spells that can help. There are a few, but they're hard to decipher or understand, and the descriptions are pretty vague. Your eyelids start to get heavy, and you find yourself yawning. Before you know it, you're fast asleep.
...
You awaken to the sound of your alarm, and note a few things. One, your pajama pants are missing. Two, Angie didn't visit you last night. Three, Sammy is huddled against you for warmth, and the blanket is folded up at the bottom of the bed.
>Try to untangle yourself carefully to avoid waking Sammy
>Wake Sammy up in a fun way
>Try to wake Sammy up without her freaking out
>Other (write-in)
>>44327330
>Try to untangle yourself carefully to avoid waking Sammy
>>44327330
>Try to untangle yourself carefully to avoid waking Sammy
>>44327330
>Wake Sammy up in a fun way
>>44327330
>Try to untangle yourself carefully to avoid waking Sammy
We don't want to freak her out.
>>44327330
>Try to wake Sammy up without her freaking out
>>44327330
>Try to untangle yourself carefully to avoid waking Sammy
Sneak roll, +2
>Tail tugging wake up calls
Rolled 8 + 2 (1d20 + 2)
>>44327459
Rolled 19 + 2 (1d20 + 2)
>>44327459
Rolled 7 + 2 (1d20 + 2)
>>44327459
>>44327479
Oh thank the RNGods. I was worried all our rolls were gonna be fucked today.
You carefully untangle yourself from Sammy and ease the blanket over her, for privacy and for warmth. You grab your pants and slip them on before changing into your school jacket. You've gotta run back to your room and get ready for the day before you're late for class, but Sammy can afford to sleep in a little late. You glance at your phone. You don't remember setting your alarm, come to think of it. Once again, Miniora looking out for you.
>Head off, get changed, meet Sammy for breakfast
>Wake Sammy before you leave and tell her you'll meet her in a bit
>Other (write-in)
>>44327544
>Head off, get changed, meet Sammy for breakfast
If she can sleep in, no reason to wake her.
>>44327544
>Head off, get changed, meet Sammy for breakfast
>>44327544
>Head off, get changed, meet Sammy for breakfast
Let sleeping dogs lie.
>>44327615
Puns :)
>>44327544
>>44327544
Thank our phone
You head off to your room to regroup and sort your head out. You should probably sit down and really consider who your allies are once you've got a chance to do so. Some people you know you can count on, like Angie, but others are a bit of a mystery, and a handful, like Mark, have been purposefully malicious before.
You shower and get changed, going over your schedule briefly. You could try to just cut class completely and work on magic all day long, but without a note from Angie first you'd get in trouble. Plus you should probably wait for Jennifer to be free before you ditch to maximize your training time. Or you could go about things normally the whole way through and just... be a student. You never once considered that it could be even more boring being in class, but now it's just just dry and boring, it's also a cover.
>Cut class, be the magic man
>Go to your classes, don't stir up trouble
>Text Jennifer to find out when she'll be in town, ditch early to meet with her
>Other (write-in)
>>44327734
>Text Jennifer to find out when she'll be in town, ditch early to meet with her
There's not much we can do alone. We'll ditch early and talk to angie before meeting with jennifer, though.
>>44327734
>>Go to your classes, don't stir up trouble
>>Text Jennifer to find out when she'll be in town, ditch early to meet with her
Either one
>>44327734
>>Go to your classes, don't stir up trouble
>>44327734
>>Go to your classes, don't stir up trouble
>>44327734
>Go to your classes, don't stir up trouble
>>44327734
>Go to your classes, don't stir up trouble
Gonna fast-forward through some stuff here and there, so if you have specific plans for specific classes, say so now while I prep the next few parts.
>>44327840
Nah. Just bounce.
>>44327840
Chat with Cath ,let mad scientist dad know Calculus teacher might be selling students for grimoires, Tell Meliora's what happened with Sammy. Oh also spot check for people tailing us.
>>44327840
Get our Healing Church on with Chatherine. Make fish puns regarding her difficulty to get a hold of, just to be a cheeky prick. Keep an ear out in math for demonic bullshit because I'm still waiting for the other shoe to drop with that shit
>>44327972
Ask angie for help making a GENUINE inquisitor costume. since she was there she would know what they look like
>>44328111
But in red, instead of black.
You finish preparing for the day and send a text to Jennifer asking when she plans to be in town. She'll be there right around the time school lets out, in case you decide to get to work right away, and she gives you the address for where she booked the room. You head off to breakfast and have a semi-awkward meal with Sammy. She's a little sad you left without letting her know, but she's also pleased you stayed the night with her.
Hunting class is awkward, not because of the class but because of Tobias. He's making a real effort to try to persuade you to come back; he seems desperate for a proper friend. You don't know much about Francine, or whatever her name was, but if she and Bradley are his only friends and Francine is as bad as Bradley, you really feel bad for the guy. You tell him you'll consider it and learn that the next meeting is next Wednesday, and that the book got confiscated by Angie after you left.
Your chemistry class is pretty exciting, since the lesson on atomic structure turns into discussing ways to make cupcakes. You're not really sure how it got to that point, but by the end everyone has a cupcake. Yours tastes vaguely of mint chocolate, the result of a series of complex chemical reactions and a mysterious machine shaped like a microwave which Fenwright called “The Cupcaker”. It's non-toxic, and it tastes pretty good, so you eat the whole thing. You briefly let him know about your calculus class, but you're pretty sure he was too busy with his pile of pumpkin cupcakes to hear you properly.
Your math class is pretty boring for the most part, until you realize midway through that the teacher is a spellcaster who could tell you what your specialties are. You sit there pondering how to go about asking while she drones on about formulas and variables.
>Stick around after class, ask for her help
>Move along, no need to tip your hand
>Other (write-in)
>>44328155
>Move along, no need to tip your hand
Ahahaha, no.
>>44328155
>Move along, no need to tip your hand
She's not trustworthy, for sure. Maybe our ghost can do it for us?
>>44328131
Bitches live a man in crimson
>Move along, no need to tip your hand
Nah, son, nuhuh
>>44328155
>>Move along, no need to tip your hand
>>44328155
>Move along, no need to tip your hand
>>44328189
Pimp as fuck, ya dig? Could even be MADE of our blood if we get strong enough. like, still circulating, but looking like a coat/armor.
>>44328232
That's gonna take some time, but maybe one day.
>>44328275
Hence why I named the pic end game. We're definitely headed that way.
You head for your history class and find everyone dressed in costumes. Sammy is dressed as a knight, and you resist the urge to make a broadsword pun. Catherine, on the other hand, is dressed up like a nun. The moment you walk in, a hat is placed upon your head, and the teacher offers you a set of robes.
“We're going to start looking the part starting today. It's mostly taking notes, but I thought you might want to take some time to get used to the clothing for future roleplay sessions in class. Wear what you like.”
You head for your desk and slip on the robes. They're pretty comfortable, but you're going to get way too warm wearing these all class long. You smile at Catherine.
“I got the file last night. It all checks out. Are we ready to move forward with our idea?”
Catherine nods and adjusts her glasses.
“We are. I've begun making notes on the various houses... I've also asked the teacher if we can set up an event, and he said that we could put together a tournament in a week or two...”
You nod and get out your notebook, jotting down some notes as the professor begins his discussion on social hierarchies and terms of respect and endearment. Most of the lesson is about how people viewed one another, but he keeps it interesting by having students talk about how they think people saw each other, and how they might have actually thought of people of different classes.
“Alright, that's all for the lesson. Feel free to meet with your houses to discuss the lesson and go over the notes.”
>Sit with Catherine and figure out the tournament thing
>Check in with Sammy, let her in on your plan
>Other (write-in)
>>44328322
>>Sit with Catherine and figure out the tournament thing
>>44328322
>Sit with Catherine and figure out the tournament thing
>>44328322
>>Sit with Catherine and figure out the tournament thing
>>44328322
>Sit with Catherine and figure out the tournament thing
You sit with Catherine in the corner and draft some plans for the tournament. She's already got a rough idea of how it could work, with mock jousting and combat with padded swords, and the real test being loyalty and valor over pure strength. You make a few changes here and there, partly for realism and partly so there are more chances for the houses to quarrel.
“If we make the rules for the combat a little vague, we can make rulings how we like and make the houses bicker.”
Catherine nods slightly.
“But if we do that, then they might resent us for the rulings... We need to have an impartial referee... Or pick one from a house that's not participating in the battles.”
She pauses and looks at the houses.
“Do you think we could... maybe convince each house to nominate a referee to keep the others from cheating...? And then... maybe create gaps in the schedule for cheap tricks...?”
>You're pretty devious when you put your mind to it. I like it.
>If we make it too obvious then it won't work, but it's the right track.
>Let's not make it so overt. We've got to be discrete.
>We want bickering and mistrust, not outright battles. Something else, perhaps...
>Other (write-in)
>>44328492
>>Let's not make it so overt. We've got to be discrete.
>You're pretty devious when you put your mind to it. I like it.
>>44328492
>You're pretty devious when you put your mind to it. I like it.
>If we make it too obvious then it won't work, but it's the right track.
>>44328570
>>44328492
Seconding
>>44328492
>You're pretty devious when you put your mind to it. I like it.
>If we make it too obvious then it won't work, but it's the right track.
>>44328492
>You're pretty devious when you put your mind to it. I like it.
Works for me. It's just a class, after all.
And suspicion of us being dishonest will add to the conflict between houses.
