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    377 KB Stalker Quest 2 Stalk Out of Here Getter 09/04/10(Sat)03:12 No.11945250  
    A brief conclusion thread, due to the menace of autosage; last post follows:

    You're not sure how to decide, and thinking about it, it's not really your decision, "let us ask Twitch," you say, "it's his body."

    Menkov gives it a moment's thought, then softens, "Very well. But ask your question and be off, he needs his rest."

    Admitted into Twitch's room, he frankly doesn't look much better than when you brought him in. Between the bandages, the pale pallor of his skin, and the ancient medical equipment, you almost wish you'd stayed outside. Almost.

    Twitch looks at you groggily, then manages a smile, "So I guess I wasn't hit that bad after all," he says.

    You return the gesture, "Hell, if I thought you'd be doing so well, I would've hoofed it a bit slower, I've got this strain in my ankle-"

    Twitch laughs, and for that you're relieved.

    "What your friend is actually here to ask," Menkov interrupts, "is if you want to undergo artifact exposure treatment. Our selection of medical artifacts here is poor and most are out 'on loan' as it were, but your comrades have found a rather remarkable example to go along with their radiation-nullifying Jellyfish."

    "What kind of difference will it make?"

    "From months and possible permanent damage to days and no typical permanent damage."

    Twitch swallows, "and the catch?"

    "Radiation exposure, potential poisoning. A regimen of powerful, unpleasant drugs. An increased risk of cancer and tumerous growths even if radiation exposure is nullified or controlled."

    Twitch pauses to consider before speaking again, "and if I stay here, I've got months in bed-"

    "Three to six, possibly more," Menkov supplies.

    "-risk of infection, and risk of permanent injury."

    He looks from the doctor to you, "Well, I told you I had a thing about gambling. I'm fine with it if you are."

    (It's the player's call, but yes, there is some risk of injury, though slim.)
    >> Stalk Out of Here Getter 09/04/10(Sat)03:13 No.11945259
    Old thread: >>11945060
    >> Anonymous 09/04/10(Sat)03:14 No.11945273
    Hmmm. Funny how it all fits together, isn't OP?

    Anyway, let's do the therapy. Hell, if it works, we can go hunt another boar? And this time, we'll bring a cart or something.
    >> Anonymous 09/04/10(Sat)03:15 No.11945279
    If he's for it, I say we give it to him, but keep looking for another Jellyfish or something else to hinder the radiation. We gotta look out for our bud.
    >> Anonymous 09/04/10(Sat)03:17 No.11945294
    >>11945279

    Yup.
    >> Anonymous 09/04/10(Sat)03:17 No.11945297
    I say go with the treatment, and in the meantime scrounge around for another Jellyfish. This new detector's been working out well for us.
    >> Stalk Out of Here Getter 09/04/10(Sat)03:21 No.11945314
    >>11945273
    I'll admit it stretches credulity a bit, but such artifacts exist in the Zone, you DID go looking, and no one wants to play "Wait Three to Six Months to Wait for your Friend to Heal from Catastrophic Gunshot Wounds in Dangerous Conditions Quest."

    "Let's do it then," you say, "this gamble's in your favor." You give your friend a rough pat on the shoulder and he returns the gesture - weakly.

    Going back outside, you meet up with Bird and Damsel.

    "So, how is he?" Bird asks.

    "Alive. Himself, but tired," you pause, "He agreed to take the treatment. Now."

    "What an idiot," Damsel says. She's smiling.

    Roll 2d20 to see how the treatment goes.
    >> Anonymous 09/04/10(Sat)03:21 No.11945318
    rolled 19, 4 = 23

    ROLLAN
    >> Anonymous 09/04/10(Sat)03:24 No.11945338
    >>11945318

    Seems... promising. I think Nobylan is watching, but Mitenun is off doing something else...

    In the meantime, let's get that boar cooked up.
    >> Anonymous 09/04/10(Sat)03:27 No.11945353
    >>11945279
    Might need to talk to those shifty blokes at the agroprom to get a jellyfish. You know with them running a black market artifacts business and all.
    >> Anonymous 09/04/10(Sat)03:28 No.11945357
    Stalk, I'm very grateful for your participation in these quest threads. You're doing a very good job, and you're motivating me to run my own S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game for my friends. I'm seeing how you're doing it and it's giving me ideas. Lots of good ideas.
    >> Anonymous 09/04/10(Sat)03:28 No.11945363
    >>11945353
    Agreed. And that's where are 4 wanted STALKERS are, correct? I really don't want to leave Twitch but its for his own health. I propose we head that way.
    >> Stalk Out of Here Getter 09/04/10(Sat)03:31 No.11945390
    >>11945318
    Twitch's recovery goes apace under the watchful eye of Doctor Menkov, who continues to allow no visitations. You busy the next few days looking for artifacts to deal with the menace of radiation poisoning, but the Zone is not, despite your straining, in a giving mood. It's not until the end of day four that Doctor Menkov visits you.

    "The procedure," he says, "was a success." Menkov forestalls an attempt to physically show gratitude with a raised hand, "I can't guarantee he won't see issues with cancer or tumors in the future, but radiation exposure was carefully controlled to the point that no permanent damage appears to have occurred. He'd very much like to see you all."

    You're up for that, and when you enter his room, he's sitting up in his bed - still gangly and bald, but much more alive-looking than he had been mere days ago; the effect is amazing. Damsel surprises you all - including Twitch - by giving the man a rather crushing hug.

    "Don't do that again," she commands.

    "What, get shot in the chest?" Twitch says, "I was hoping to avoid it, yeah."

    "So, how do you feel?" Bird asks, a relieved smile on his face.

    "Fine. Well, famished, actually."

    "About that," you say "I think we have a surprise for you. I hope you like ham."

    (Gonna call it for the night, guys, it's pretty late. As always, comments welcome/encouraged. Expect to see the next thread around 8pm whenever possible.)
    >> Stalk Out of Here Getter 09/04/10(Sat)03:32 No.11945396
    >>11945357
    Hey, glad to hear it's fun for you guys, and any positive outcome this has is great.
    >> Anonymous 09/04/10(Sat)03:33 No.11945404
    >>11945396
    8pm ? EST ? or wat ?
    >> Anonymous 09/04/10(Sat)03:34 No.11945411
    rolled 15 = 15

    God damn it we need a safehouse of our own.
    >> Anonymous 09/04/10(Sat)03:34 No.11945414
    Great fun Stalk, great fun. I was missing you yesterday. See you next session, and keep up the great work.
    >> Stalk Out of Here Getter 09/04/10(Sat)03:36 No.11945432
    >>11945404
    It's EST, yes.
    >>11945411
    Like I said, you can poke around urban areas and eventually you'll find something. I follow the main thing the players want to do, though, so we'll get there when we get there.
    >> Anonymous 09/04/10(Sat)03:40 No.11945463
    >>11945432
    Well from now on keep on a constant lookout for bunkers and the like.
    >> Stalk Out of Here Getter 09/04/10(Sat)03:41 No.11945480
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    >>11945463
    Duely noted. Garages, bunkers, etc. will be watched-for, and I'll try to work it in so it doesn't disrupt.
    >> Anonymous 09/04/10(Sat)03:46 No.11945527
    Someone save this thread and the previous one on suptg.

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