>>1085503
even if they are in some form of suffering, who would we ever condemn to hell if not child slavers who were fully willing to shoot us dead for questioning their operation too long?

Besides, having negatives vibes and potentially upsetting the nice Seer while still carrying the token that did what we just saw is unwise in any capacity.

we have more pressing matters, like freeing the kids and scouring this camp for that paperwork the leader mentioned, we need to find who is sanctioning/encouraging this at it's source

Weaver 2024/03/05(Tue)13:29 No. 1085507 ID: 46e818
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>"Hoo. Honestly, I was a little worried something horrible would happen, but that was downright cute."
>"What the heck I want an instrument too! How come I don't get one?"
"They were child slavers! I somewhat wish they had faced a little violence!"

>"Well, Master, mission accomplished, even if they did get off easy. Let's tend to the captives quickly.

>...And I'm glad to see your deal with the dragon is already paying dividends. It seems word has spread quickly after your highly visible trip."

>>1085437
> Does anyone besides Muschio see behind the curtain occasionally when Mr Lollipop is involved? Or is that just us voices?
I... believe your question has been answered.

Uh.

Great work, everyone? Hey, lets buy an instrument for Tislomer later. She deserves it.
A happy ending for all, with nothing that needs to be thought about further. No trauma here.
Yaaay...

Make sure the ones that fled didn't take any of the children with them when we were uh

distracted

>>1085507
>I somewhat wish they had faced a little violence!
Uh... I'm fairly sure they just got divinely enthralled and made into soulless finger puppets of a wild god. This was a level of violence beyond something as pedestrian as physical punishment. It was something way worse and somewhat fitting considering their slaving ways.

Now, let's check on the kobold kids. Maybe look for a lingering member of this camp to interrogate, too.

>>1085507
can we keep one?

>>1085507
"They were child slavers! I somewhat wish they had faced a little violence!"
They did, Muschio.
Trust us.

Real talk: We see things around Mr. Lollipop that you don't. We're not making jokes when we say that guy's Core form is pure nightmare fuel. He's putting more effort than you think into his glamour, and we don't want to be around him anymore.

Quest complete, let's get the fuck out of here. Bring the kids with you, let them try working as apprentices for about a week before you return them to the forest. In fact, I would very much appreciate if you sent letters and nuance to get as many forest tribals recruited as possible.

>>1085529
Agreed. We saw it all... It was not pretty...

>>1085529
>we don't want to be around him anymore

Hey, speak for yourself, buddy. Mr. Lollipop's great! He's been hospitable, and put himself out there to be helpful, and has been as honest and as true to his word and as merciful as I think he's capable of being. He's in rough shape, you know? Besides, we're not ones to talk.

Now let's take care of those kids and the permit and clue sniffing and stuff.

Loot the camp.

>>1085507
Try to see if you can find some kind of documentation before you go at least. I'm just really curious who wants heaps of kobold children bad enough to steal them.

>>1085537
Agreed - they said they had a permit, and we need to find the source of this. Who thinks it right to encroach on the the forest and enslave the children of these woods?

>>1085507
Ha ha.
Yeah.
Dont worry about the weird noises from the orb big M.
We were just...
Uh...
Reacting poorly to the amount of pink and lilac.
'Cause were all so gosh darn manly it was making us uncomfortable.
...
Anyway!
Thank finesse for a job well done.
Her timely interjection regarding the dragon hit their morale perfectly.

Oh, and het those kids home.

>>1085541

inb4 we find approved paperwork of the "Happy Elven Kobold Alliance Daycare."

>>1085545
OMG!

Muschio 2024/03/06(Wed)15:42 No. 1085612 ID: 46e818
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The children seem to be mostly uninjured, but have not been well treated. While I suppose this means the abductors did not go out of their way to be cruel, it suggests a businesslike and indifferent approach to the trafficking of children.

They are in mixed part grateful, lost, exhausted, and in tears. We free them expediently, assuring them of a quick return to their families.

Muschio 2024/03/06(Wed)15:44 No. 1085613 ID: 46e818
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I venture into the large tent at the center of the camp, both a barracks and command center. Not a soul remains. All but three had fled.
There are spoils here, for the taking. A locked coffer on a table, pieces of equipment, rations, personal trinkets. Nothing of huge import, but worth sorting through before we return home. What we can carry, we will make use of.

Muschio 2024/03/06(Wed)15:45 No. 1085614 ID: 46e818
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On the table, I believe I have found the writ they mentioned. A royal permit of some sort, sealed with an unfamiliar insignia and written in an elven script I cannot immediately decipher.

I will take it home to pore over carefully. Whoever authorized this trade of blood will have me to answer to.
After all, these are to be my people, and I won't stand for them being poached.

>>1085612
Oh, my heart.

>>1085614
Take anything that looks important, any weapons, or anything that looks semi-valuable.

You've grown a lot, Muschio. I think I speak for all the voices in your head when I say: We're glad you see your love for your subjects to be as tangible and valid as common romance, and that you treated it as such, even before our realisation.

So, you need a queen, right? When are you marrying Finesse

>>1085613
If nothing of the spoils looks too important or valuable and we aren't too hard up for resources, then give it to the tribes as their just reparations from these interlopers.
Coming back with the children, us being blessed by the seer and these supplies will vastly ingratiate us to the tribes and make our leadership of them much more appealing.

>>1085612
Aww.
Poor lil blighters.
Awfully cute though.

How many do you think are gonna grow up with a crush on your descendants?

Give the slaves some food, the tent, and some candles, as compensation for their time left unattended.
But also so they learn the value of luxury and how getting a real job (not just slavery) can give them more out of life.

Take the rest, you'll divvy it up among your crew and treat it as the forest's taxes for the next XX months.

>>1085614
>>1085621
Indeed Boss, a proper king is a river to his people. Yours is the will and the way for your rule brings security and prosperity.

Do they have any horses and carts? You could loot EVERYTHING if you have a way of transporting it.

Store that permit carefully, you'll want to keep the seal intact as evidence. Others may wish to learn what this person endorses... or you may wish to deny there was any evidence of an authority shielding these people. Be on guard that their slaving may have been dressed up in righteous language... hell, who knows. News can travel slowly. Perhaps someone really did think that getting such children out from under the grip of a Fang and a dark woodlands god was a compassionate thing to do, though the lack of tenderness in the children's treatment goes against it.

>>1085614

I fear we may need to seek an audience with Ridder again, that his elven liegeman might offer her insights into this script.

>>1085613
Careful with the "Chest" it may be "Booby" trapped ;D

Muschio 2024/03/07(Thu)15:04 No. 1085699 ID: 46e818
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That's a fantastic idea. We take the documents and the most portable of spoils, and help every able-bodied kobold and goblin with what remainder they can carry. The older and healthier children are given backpacks while the younger clutch a small satchel of loot.
All together, 21 captives are freed.

>"I think that went as well as anyone could have hoped, Master. Better, maybe.
>The villages will be tripping over themselves trying to ally with you after this."

Movement at the treeline distracts me.

Muschio 2024/03/07(Thu)15:09 No. 1085700 ID: 46e818
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>"You've done it. I knew my trust wasn't misplaced.
>Even with my power lended, to stood so bravely before a line of crossbows! Those are dangerous things, you know. Not to be taken lightly.
>And still you prevailed.

>I apologize for keeping the true nature of my boon from you, but I saw no need to worry your group when I knew sufficient precaution would be taken.

>Now, our pact is fulfilled. All that remains is to bring the children home. The festivities of Ihnesh-Nayevh will have concluded by the time you return to them.

>Tell the people you have spoken to their caretaker. Tell them the Seer has returned.
>You will always be welcome in these woods, Big M."

How many tribes are there again? Because it's kind of strange that the two tribes you met up with weren't even more obsessed with getting the kids back.

Also, looks like Mr. Lollipop wants to do a PR move. You'll have to choose between a powerful yet fickle ally and the direct support of the worker clans.

>>1085700
Nice. Hmm, ask if a crossbow wounded his hidden eye.

D'aww he's so happy!

And um, yes, good. It would have been awkward to bring the kids back to the town if they were engaging in umm "festivities."

>>1085532
Yeah, don't be prejudiced.
He's a bit creepy under the mask, but he seems to be a good person. Willing to do extreme things to protect his people, but that's not a bad thing when you've got slavers & shit running around.

Cool deal! Let's head back and get these kids home.

>>1085700
Any, uh, symbol you can give us to present to the goblins, Big S?
They were kind of mistrustful of us - aggressively so. We could use some proof that we hadn't just spent a day wandering around lost in the woods.

>>1085700

It turned out well big m.
Children rescued.
Slavers driven off or conscripted into a folk music band.
Loot acquired.
Mr lollipop fed and looking chipper.
Wins all round.

The only cost was you'll never be able to recieve a bouquet of flowers again without suffering flashbacks, but thats a cheap price to pay.

>>1085700
>I apologize for keeping the true nature of my boon from you
HoohooHOO~ haha wow! So, it wasn't a smart bomb that would spare allies and just a plain ol' "everything is now my finger puppet" eldritch bomb.
Very good, very cool, very nice, you fucking dick

Ask him if he would like to come back with us to at least the kobold village so we can show him the amulet replica. If not let's get it and go back to him for advice. Of all beings he's got to know something about it.
Hell, it might be something related to him. Maybe the Czar has designs of usurping his power in some way using the amulet.

>>1085719

...I don't want to go back to him again

Sorta scared to ask this but what would have happened if the kids saw the boon by mistake?

>>1085700
You lied to us about the magic you gave us to use.

We do not appreciate your deception.

We were told that your flower would incapacitate them for a few weeks, not tear them to bloody pieces with black tentacles and remake them into your slaves. You told us we were on a mission of peace while using us to kill your enemies without any mention of it until after it was done.

Even if it turned out well, this time, you still deceived and manipulated us. When we make an agreement with someone, especially when magic is involved, we should know what we're actually dealing with.

If you want to maintain our good relations, you need to be more forthright with us. Show us a bit more honesty. Don't hide behind tricks like this.

Let Muschio see what you really look like.

>>1085728
The vines came out of them. They were... caterpillars.

Hey guys let's not antagonize the weird fucked up God and just be happy his wrath isn't turned towards us. He helped us, we helped him, let's get this job over with and NEVER EVER think about it ever again.

I don't think we want to make any demands, and Muschio doesn't deserve to be forced into insight. He has us to see for him. We don't appreciate deception, it's true, but the paths of the deep woods are tangled things. I doubt it could have been any other way. Do try, though, Seer, please. There's always a chance for things to go beyond even the keenest sight, and then there is need for true knowledge. Thank you for your aid, Mr. Lollipop, and best wishes on your recovery.

(((I personally suspect that Mr. Lollipop is in so poor a shape that he's making slips, mistakes and forgetting things in what he tells us, and is presenting himself as doing it with more intention in order to save face. Hope he can't hear me say that...)))

>>1085728
Please stop. We know He can see us. I strongly suspect He can hear us as well. Mr Lollipop is a perfectly wonderful name to wear and that should stay the way Muschio sees him. Do not antagonize the literal God that we're talking to because while he may be weakened he's still a GOD.

>>1085728
dude, why are you trying to be this kinda dick with a god of nature and love?

yeah the deception was mean, Don do that again we aren't exactly against this sort of thing, but also please ignore ragey dingwad because it really isn't that big a deal to pop a child slaver like a zit.

Do you really think he's so dangerous that he'd kill us as soon as we look at him funny? He didn't. The last time Muschio was unhappy with how he was treating us, he was willing to hear us out and listen to our perspective. He wants to be kind and loving. If we have issues with him, we can talk things out.

And this is very much a problem worth bringing up.

He went against the spirit of his agreement with us.. That isn't just a little thing that can be brushed aside. He gave us a deadly weapon and told us to use it while making it sound harmless. What if one of our allies thought that being in a blissed-out love haze sounded like a good time? What if they thought it was a small risk compared to the danger of getting into a fight and didn't guard themselves carefully enough? What if one of the children we were sent to rescue was caught in it?

It's not just this specific scenario that's a problem. He gave his word. Trust is vital to any sort of agreement. If we can't be confident he'll keep up his end of the bargain, what's the point of making a deal in the first place? If he offers us another boon in the future, how can we be sure it will do what he says it will? If he promises that someone will be safe, shouldn't we be able to trust that promise?

We can tell that he wants to have a good relationship with us. But for that to work, it has to be based on honesty.

>>1085775
>deadly weapon, able to affect all around
I do not believe so. Let's not make presumptions. They're a god, or something like, able to witness and judge the situation themselves, and seeing who proved worthy and unworthy, as their very own words admit. I imagine the exhortation to close one's eyes was to prevent accidental exposure to the... actuating effect upon those three hapless fools. To ease the glamour, so to speak.

And who's to say Mister Lollipop can't just restore these folks to (some) function, once penance be paid? They are, it must be said, not wholly dead, and that DO be far more merciful than what occurs to some recipients of divine-ish wrath. Perhaps more cruel too, yet there is hope in it, under the aegis of a loving god. One may even imagine them happy.

If the divine dissembles, so be it - just take it into account in the future, with respect or disrespect as events and intent and result demands, eh? This alliance will serve still.

And let's be fair, if anybody deserved some divine comeuppance it's them dudes who held their ground and threatened violence to M and his cohorts, among which were a child, even as they kidnapped others at some noble or royal asshole's behest for goodness knows what purpose. They knew their cause not welcome or righteous, which was why violence was so easily proferred.

Muschio 2024/03/08(Fri)15:42 No. 1085791 ID: 46e818
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Though my mind flashes through possible responses, the figure is gone when I blink. Finesse glances towards the treeline, but there is no sign of the Seer.

>"Oh my gosh kids are SO FUN! I want to be a kid someday!"
"Do you mean 'have'?"
>"What?"

Muschio 2024/03/08(Fri)15:44 No. 1085792 ID: 46e818
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>"Well, nothing left but to return these children to the villages. Should be a bit of a walk, but we know the way."
"A shame we can't simply be teleported again."

>"...Master Muschio, we weren't teleported here. You just... stared marching off in a singular direction and wouldn't answer us until we got here. We followed you."

>>1085791
Tis, you are a kid.
I don't care if you're technically of age for kobolds, you are a kid at heart.

>>1085792
... huh.

Well, that's not nearly as fun.
Did anyone keep track of which direction we came from?

>>1085728
He gave us an unconventional weapon to use as a last resort, if even that if the effect really is temporary or reversible.
While I agree that we should be cautious of his intents, presuming that he is always deceiving us seems a bit too extreme. Unless of course it starts to become apparent that it is a pattern.

That said, perhaps we should ask him about the effects of his boon and the fate of those slavers we transfigured instead of giving him ultimatums yet.

>>1085792
>Seer entranced us and made us walk here
Ugh... lollipop continues to retroactively be a dick.
Feel free to tell the group about this so they don't think you were having a stroke or something.

>>1085792
Ah.
Well, that's what you get when you deal with these supernatural types.

I suppose these things happen when someone finds it easier to implant knowledge into your brain rather than give you verbal directions or a map. Better start walking. Hm, don't want to lead anyone back, of course, and it wouldn't do to get ambushed. Keep an eye out to ensure all the runaways from earlier have stayed run away. And make a note for everyone who came on this expedition to compare their notes about exactly what they saw, heard and otherwise experienced during all this. Later, though. For now, focus on getting these kids back home and keeping up their morale. If nothing else, you want these children to be full of praises for you even beyond the simple rescue, so be nice to them. A king is father to his people, you know, Muschio! Let's see some parenting skills!

Eh. He's underhanded but means well. Pretty much what's expected. He is a reformed eldritch being.

>>1085791
Shes right.
Being one is better than having one.

>>1085792

Hm.
Troubling.
That didnt just hit you Big M.
That mental break affected all of us fragments too.

Mr lollipop clearly has a mind very alien to us in nature.
As such, we cannot assume ill intent.
From his perspective shunting directions and compulsion to the forefront of your entire mental process may have been the safest way to get you where you needed to be.

He could do with learning that he needs to explain and receive explicit permission before he does that as such actions can erode trust.

For a creature of faith, trust must matter.

>>1085794
Huh. What a poor time to catch up with the thread. It seems like he doesn't lie to us directly, but instead by omission, which lead to an interesting thought:

I think "he" may not be specifically a god of 'love' per se, but more broadly relationships in general. Maybe he is not a dual-deity that switches between forms, but instead it is Muschio's own perception of him that is fluctuating back and forth. If that is true, it would imply that Muscio is deeply insecure and paranoid (duh), and account for how everyone seems to be seeing a different thing or at least their interpretation.

With that said, and if we follow that logic, then how he appears seems to be governed by how much trust we have in him, since all relationships are built on trust. Our trust in Tislomer lead to us to trust him because her view of relationships is very bright, childlike, and nonthreatening. The 'scary monster' form we occasionally see may therefore be how Muschio /himself/ sees relationships, which tracks given his history (and family's history) and relationship with betrayal.

If Mister Lollipop is still in here, would he like to w(n)eigh in on this? It's an interesting thought to have a conversation with a living concept.

Fast Travel. It's fast.

>>1085806
Continuing the train of thought: if what everyone is seeing is based on their own interpretations of other's actions inside relationships, it would mean that our whole party has been affected like this too: how Geppa's perception of people, especially Dompag, shifts based on how she feels about them.

That means that Finesse sees us based only on our actions regardless of the intent or context. Not only would that mean she sees us the most literally, or at least gounded-in-reality perception of us, it would also mean that her personality is at least a bit psychopathic, which given our initial intentions and methods of rebuilding the Malto empire, is pretty unsurprising, but may be a sign that she's a bit... off. That offhand comment about being a child again seemed a bit odd.

It might be worth asking if this "secret" she has is related to us within the orb of Psyche, Muschio, or at least Muschio's dynasty. While this may not be the best time, it might be worth asking her about it later. Especially since she is clearly comfortable about admitting her feelings for Muschio in public, so I don't think it was about her feelings for him.

>>1085806
I don't think Muschio is getting glimpses at all, just us. The name in the dark vision posts is either the generic "Suggestion" or "???" instead of "Muschio". The implication is that we are seeing from Mr. Lollipop point of view, and therefor he is hearing our suggestion or at least getting glimpses of what we say. This interpretation fit with the forest becoming unnaturally dark before they've met him, before they were subject to the perception altering effect. The "greasy beast" is likely his true physical form, unless his own perception is altered in a more sinister way.

>>1085808
I am an idiot: that wasn't Finesse but Tislomer who said that.

Still, it might still be worth approaching Finesse later on about that secret if she is comfortable sharing with Muschio, and if not, then respecting her boundaries; considering that we depend constantly on mutual trust within our group/organization to provide the defenses, support, magic, research, food and etc. that they do. She wouldn't have been the only member of our party who tried, or nearly gotten us killed at some point.

>>1085811
It's possible that it's all just illusions and there actually is a physical monster underneath, though OTOH that's the nature of relationships: sometimes they are just that. I think the metaphor would still hold: they can still have power to affect the real world and they move with their own inertia and how we react with them - but all that has really changed is the perspective. Perhaps he embodies how the denizens of the forest relate with the woods itself, and why Red Fang was so influential with it - he made it terrifying again through whatever robbery/murder/violence he did.

>>1085813
Which makes me think that in order to keep him from going full Blair Witch on us, we just need to make our adoption/occupation of the territory a very good and safe one, preferably where things are done through diplomacy. If that works, it would also mean that we can actually influence and shape a demigod if we play our cards right.

>>1085792
Well, now we have two reasons not to trust him.

I'm really disappointed in him over this. He seemed like a pretty awesome dude at first. I was hoping our alliance would work out. Even after he told us he was being intentionally deceptive about the flower thing, I was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, what with him being an ancient forest spirit who doesn't exactly get how big of a deal it was. He'd say something like "sorry, I understand why I shouldn't have done that, I'll be honest with you from now on" and we'd all go back to being friends.

But after this? Nope. He's getting downgraded from "creepy, but also fun and cute" to just "creep". We're going to get these children back to their homes, and then we're going to get out of his bad-touch range.

On the other hand, Finesse did try to drug-rape you that one(?) time. Maybe we should, I dunno, look for our footprints just to be sure. If she's telling the truth, we can follow our own trail back. Do you feel like you just walked a mile?

>>1085794
>Unless of course it starts to become apparent that it is a pattern.
That didn't turn out too well, did it?

I hope you're as disappointed by this as I am, because I'm not eager to make any more excuses for him if he's not going to make any for himself.

That was merely an efficient use of godly power. It's much more expensive to teleport a bunch of people than it is to entrance a single person.

>>1085815
I agree that we should at least limit our initial trust of it. Though we have to consider that if he really is at least a reflection of our relationships with others, his tendency to lie to us through omissions, forced framework/perspectives, and some very careful wording is therefore a reflection of our own tendency to do those very same things to everyone else, even within our own party in the past, IIRC.
If that logic holds, then I think this would mean that 'it' is to be approached initially with caution and respect, or at least non-confrontational, and if it becomes more relevant to learn about it, do so until we know exactly what we're dealing with - especially since it could shed some light into that bone amulet Muschio and formerly-Red Fang, had. If it stays benevolent or at least beneficial we should consider at least keep it going, and if it's really just parasitic or harmful to us, at the very least start by cutting ourselves off from it. If the rest of the forests' denizens want to be rid of it too, we liberate them as well if we have the means and desire to do so.

If we are to directly confront it, though, I think we should start off by stating that our trust has been broken by the whole bodily possession thing, and then seeing how it goes from there. He likely already knows what we know, so I think an honest and respectful approach is the best method towards combating against something that could potentially weaponize a concept, if we have to if it turns out that it's intentions are malevolent.
After all, all relationships are built on trust, yadda yadda etc.

>>1085827
That all being said, I think returning the kids back to their villages should take first priority over confronting it, so that we can at least fulfill our promises to what will become our future subjects. Unless this very conversation already triggered it or something. Whoops.

Friendly reminder that the DiveeQuest discussion thread can be found here:
https://questden.org/kusaba/questdis/res/4059+50.html

If you're posting broad theories and thoughts instead of immediate actions and reactions, consider using the discussion thread instead! It's a better avenue for ongoing dialog about the nature of people and events, less likely to get lost in the shuffle.

>>1085792

Well that's disturbing. At least it's over.

>>1085792
Boss if he takes influence over us so easily is because we opened ourselves to his manipulations. We need to steel our mind and remember that there's no such thing as a "free lunch".

>>1085792
Well that's disquieting to say the least.

>>1085878
Agreed.
Mind fortress time big M.
I still say mr lollipop isnt an enemy, but open doors invite guests.

Let's just be glad this is over. We have nothing to gain from antagonizing Mr. Lollypop.

Weaver 2024/03/09(Sat)19:56 No. 1085968 ID: 46e818
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I wonder, for a moment, if this was some joke to the Seer, or if to a god, this counts as guidance. His ways seem inscrutable, to say the least, but I am happy to have this course done with.

With our living cargo in tow, we return to the treeline. The entire forest will be indebted to us for this act, and the wholeness of its people will make all the better a body to rule and guard.
This is the lesson I took from my father, the last King Malto. My subjects to be are not merely hands which work, purses for coin. They must be cherished and protected, else what good is a king?

I would say this outing has proved a success. We will reconvene with the local leaders, work out preliminary dealings, and learn what we can of the mysteries most urgent, including a definitive exorcism.

Then, I think, a long rest, as my last attempt was so rudely intruded on.

>>1085968
I bet the sight of you cradling a youngling has got finesse's hormones a raging big M.

You'll rest all the better after that personal debriefing with Ashedel. But uhh don't think about that too much right now. Personally, I think our Seer is in worse condition than he pretends, and is putting the best face on things. Wouldn't you, if other people's beliefs about you shaped what you were? Given that, what exactly were his alternatives? He has to build appearance before it can be truth. Another lesson for a King to remember, perhaps.

>>1085968
Boss, truth be told, you too thin and a bit worse for wear. Your mind is strong, but you need to get swole.

Dompag 2024/03/11(Mon)12:00 No. 1086155 ID: 46e818
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Sorry, something about a long rest?

>>1086155
How's everyone holding up back at base

Looking a little tense there uh... whatever your name is.

Glad to see those baths Ona suggested (i believe) be built!

So, anything major happen while we're gone? Cuz oh boy, do we have a lot to tell yall...

Pendle does not look like he's enjoying himself.
Are you sure you should be taking a guy with busted open limbs in there?

>>1086155
Hope he didn't have any plaster cast under those restraints.

>>1086155

Just vibin' in your soup.

Hey Dompag, want to be an acolyte of a god of love?

Boss just got some stuff sorted out and he's tired, no prob. How are things? Looks like some work's been done.

>>1086155
Big M has been burning that candle at both ends again.
Hell, its more like hes just thrown the whole candle in the fucking fire.

Hes gonna appreciat those baths.

Anyway.
Dude.
You missed an orgy.

>>1086155
You missed a massive orgy, big guy 💔

>>1086155
We just need to reserve Muschio a few hours in the spa. It was a... stressful day.

>>1086170
Yes, but you also missed some eldritch horror wearing a Bojack mask. The Red One means well, but... he likes doing bad things to bad people.
How bad? Well, we'd reserve an hour for ourselves if we could.

One final topic: can you ask Geppa if she could act as the bonfire priestess of the forest? Turns out, Red Fang was surprisingly good at being a warpriest... but he was a dick about it and the Red One wished for better. I think Geppa may have what it takes to act as a Flame Mikoto to the Red One.
You know her better than I do, so this one's your call.

We plannin' on adressing Finesse's confession at some point?

Hey Dom! You missed some shit.

Anyway how you feel about becoming a priest or herald to a god of love?

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Huh?
No, don't worry, Pendle's doin' just fine. See, watch.

"Hey."
>"Uh-- oh? Yes?"
"You okay?"
>"Oh. Y-yes, I'm... I think I'm all right. Just lost in thought. I do appreciate you all helping me in here."
"Must be a lot more comfortable than that cell."
>"The wet bandages are a bit off-putting but... what I can feel through the painkiller is nice."

See?

Dompag 2024/03/12(Tue)15:20 No. 1086227 ID: 46e818
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Anyway.
Whatever the boss is goin' through, whatever sexy party I missed out on... right now, it's hard to care.

Sometimes the most important thing is to just take what you've got, the people around you, the friends you've made, and just--

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>"THIRTY NINE SECONDS!!! I'M UNBELIEVABLE!! THAT'S MY NEW RECORD!!!"

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...and just appreciate exactly where and who you are.

>>1086231
... The friends we made along the way.

>>1086231
Youre a wise feller D.
Enjoy your rest.