Archive (Catch up on past threads): http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive.html?tags=Bloodline%20ProtectorTwitter (Get announcements for future threads): https://twitter.com/AnnelinKarkinosCharacter sheet: http://pastebin.com/LnnaqFf6Your name is Annelin Karkinos, and your jaw is sore. You don't know how long you were dreaming. You barely remember what the dream was about. You slowly rise from the cot in the temple of Raev, and dress yourself. Breakfast sits, warm and steaming on the table, with a note from Rikard.'Annelin,Understand that all mistakes can be mended. May Raev smile on your fate.' You find yourself smiling as you sit down to eat, pondering on what approach you'll make to the Castle - today you take the Ring up again.>Business: My outburst was irrational, and unproffessional. I need to apologize.>Emotion: I need to explain why I acted the way I did, and apologize to both Micheal and Monica. >...Or just Mike.>Passion: I've never felt this way before. I should try to act more forward - Maybe he will appreciate the gesture...>Writein
>>30547829>Emotion>Just Mike
>>30547829>Emotion: I need to explain why I acted the way I did, and apologize to both Micheal and Monica. No long teary-eyed monologues, but we should at least come clean.
>>30547829>Business+EmotionExplain CALMLY.Be CALM.Exude CALMNESS.
>>30547829>Business>Emotion>...Or just Mike.
>>30547894Eh, the first half of the teary-eyed monologue was pretty good.
>>30547899>>30547921I'd imagine if we do it with no emotion at all it will just seem a bit hollow, or creepy.I agree to an extent though, we shouldn't get hysterical, that's what got us into this problem in the first place.
>>30547939>>30547937>>30547921>>30547899>>30547894>>30547879Writing.
>>30547829>Business: My outburst was irrational, and unproffessional. I need to apologize.Let's just get this shit over with
>>30547950>6 minutes laterErrm, Avalon, not to start shit, but weren't accusations of shortened post counts part of what people were mad about you for yesterday.Might want to set it at like 10-15 minutes, even if there does seem to be a consensus.
>>30547950You take a deep breath as you finish your meal. You need to approach this calmly - show Micheal you can be mature and even-tempered. You leave the chapel, thanking Rikard for the meal. It's a long, slow walk up the stairs, until you get to the main hall. Where Micheal is waiting. It's barely dawn, and he's reading a pamphlet from the Arena. He looks up at you, setting it aside.This is it.What are you even going to say...?>Writein.This choice is important.I will begin to tally and construct the post in half an hour.
>>30548008Half hour starts now. Goddamnit.
>>30547829>>Emotion>>Mike.Quick question: Did we have our little...outburst in front of Monica too? If so we should apologize to her, too, just later.
>>30548008>"Michael... I'm sorry. I know it doesn't excuse what I did, but I need you to know just how much I regret what I did and said. The truth is, Monica said... things to me. I have fought a Daemon and I wasn't scared, but what she said made me fearful. She said that she'd be a better queen, for both you, and the nation. And I was scared because deep down, I knew she was /right/."This was posted earlier. I think it's a good start to any sort of apology.However, we need to consider the professional side of it.Perhaps add something about how we're sorry most of all for acting unprofessional, and it won't happen again?
>>30548008"Michael, about the other day, I... I want to apologize for how I acted. I've betrayed your trust and lashed out at you in anger. I just wanted you to know that, I've never felt this way about anyone before. I've never had to feel jealous because I never had to stay with a partner for long. And when Monica made her intentions clear, I couldn't bear the thought of her taking you away from me, so I panicked.""Please, let me make it up to you."
>>30548008>>30548068"I'm sure for being an emotional bitch yesterday, the choice should be yours to take. I'm going to respect and accept anything you decide.""So, shall we go?"
>>30548008"Michael, I wanted to apologize to you, and... probably to Monica later too. How I acted was unprofessional and childish.It doesn't make up for it, but I should at least explain myself. When Monica told me that it would be better for you and the kingdom if you and her were together, I couldn't really argue with her. We both know I wouldn't be at all cut out for the politics, or... uh... anything else really. I guess I let my emotions get the better of me, and I didn't act like your bodyguard, or like someone who cares about you, should have."
>>30548117Promise him that no matter what choice he makes, we will still be his guard and we won't let emotions get in the way of that.
>>30548152Second
>>30548117>>30548144these
>>30548117>>30548152>>30548176Something between these three works for me.
>>30548152This
>>30548117This is not how you want to word it if you don't want to sound extremely vulnerable and needy.
>>30548355Well, as long as it's balanced out with some of the more businesslike responses, we should be okay.
>>30548375Being business-like makes you sound like you can't face your emotions as a person, just as your job.
>>30548117>>30548144>>30548152"Michael... I'm sorry. I know it doesn't excuse what I did, but I need you to know just how much I regret what I did and said. The truth is, Monica said... things to me. I have fought a Daemon and I wasn't scared, but what she said made me fearful. She said that she'd be a better queen, for both you, and the nation. And I was scared because deep down, I knew she was /right/. I just wanted you to know that, I've never felt this way about anyone before. I've never had to feel jealous because I never had to stay with a partner for long. And when Monica made her intentions clear, I couldn't bear the thought of her taking you away from me, so I panicked. I acted in an unacceptable fashion not only as a person, but as your bodyguard."Then exhale."All in all, I'm sorry for being an emotional bitch yesterday, the choice is yours to make. But no matter what you choose, I'll always be your guard, and I won't let my emotions get in the way of that."So this is roughly what we want, right?Mix of everything people have shown support for?
>>30548535Looks good to me. Just don't forget the >"So, shall we go?"It really ties the whole thing together.
>>30548117>>30548144>>30548152>>30548535I approve
>>30548535looks good
>>30548535sounds good
>>30548535Works for me.
>>30548562Alright.>>30548535+"So, Shall we go?" is the final choice.Just in time, too.
>>30548535nice
You take a long breath."Annelin, I-" "Micheal, I-"You stare at one another, and he smiles and gestures for you to speak first. Another breath."About the other day." you start. "I want to apologize for how I acted. I lashed out in anger, I betrayed your trust." you say. His eyes are regarding you calmly as you speak, face showing no emotion like a professional gambler. "I should probably apologize to Monica as well. I wasn't professional, I wasn't mature, I wasn't... Me." A quirked eyebrow. "I've fought Demons, and I wasn't scared. I've played in the Death Rank Arena, and I never felt any real fear, just apprehension. But Monica told me things. Things that were scary and true. That she would be a better queen, that you needed her more than me, that... That I should allow you to marry her."A hand raises to his chin. "You're the first man I've ever loved. And losing you scares me more than anything. More than monsters or demons or anything. I'm sorry for what I said. I'll always be your guard, no matter what you choose, and I won't let my emotions get in the way of that."Micheal considers for a moment, then nods, to himself. (Continued in next post.)
>>30548639"Monica was right." he says. For a moment, your heart stops. "You do have fearful passion. She told me after you left, when we spoke - that you are a woman of fire. Hot and burning and wild, Monica's opposite. But you've proven to me that when it matters to you, and the chips are down, you aren't just a bruiser or a gladiator." he grins. "Do you think I'd court you if you weren't full of such spirit, Annelin? My Karl once told me, 'Find the two most wildly different women you can, and see for yourself which draws you more'. Between you and Monica, I think I've managed." "So you... You and I..."He smirks. "What is life without tension? I haven't made my decision. But you've earned my respect. That you came back, apologized, and admitted your fault speaks volumes about you, Annelin. And so..."He looks you in the eye. "So I apologize as well. My words were too sharp, too harsh, for a simple misunderstanding and passionate remark. We have both erred, and it matters not who more deeply. I hope you understand." Monica steps into view as he finishes, "This will be a long road. I have to make my decision when I defeat my father. I hope... I hope you both understand that I care for the both of you, and that we must all tread this path together."Monica looks fearful, worried, and uncertain.>Writein
>>30548791>My Karl once told me>My KarlShit, looks like Karl is the one truly in Michael's heart!
>>30548834That was a typo. Initially was "My Father" when I realized it wasn't advice he'd give.
>>30548791"Monica? How long have you been standing there?"
>>30548791"I'm sorry Monica, I really do want to be your friend."
>>30548639Shit son, we /nailed/ that speech check.
>>30548791"I'm really sorry for eavesdropping on you. Especially since I accidentally did so in my dreams as well.On that subject, I'd probably pick the red dress for the confidence boost, but the green one might be more suitable. I really don't know anything about fashion."I'd like to have this bullshit figured out, why we would be in her head.
>>30548791"Did I ever tell you how Michael and I met Douglas earlier? I had to pass some of his challenges and one of them was we exchanged our worst memories.I won, but I still saw what turned him into a demon.And I guess with you and Michael, I got reminded of that, and flipped out. I'm sorry, you didn't deserve that."
>>30548885This.
>>30549096"I'm sorry, Monica. I gave you that advice, and you wanted to be my friend, and..." you sigh. "I didn't want to become Douglas."Monica smiles, walking up to you and hugging you. She's so... tiny. You never really paid attention, but you're easily a head taller than her. "It's okay." she said. "Me and Micheal talked it out. And, uh... No matter what happens, we'll be friends, right?"You smirk."I'd like that." "That being said." Micheal says, "Me and Annelin have to get ready for the Arena." He nods to you and runs back to his room."If it comes to it that you hold his heart..." Monica says once he's gone. "I'll teach you to be queen.">I'd like that.>That's very kind of you...>I've always heard nobles were selfish...>>Why should I trust you?>>You've really turned me away from that.>Writein
>>30549255>I'd like that.>That's very kind of you...
>>30549255>That's very kind of you...>I'd like that.>Thank you.
>>30549255>>30549286>>30549292Remember the little pause.I- I'd like that.This came out of literally no-where.
>>30548791"I'm not going to hit you, and I'm really sorry if I ever made you think that I would.It's just... you were right about everything you said about you being a better choice for the kingdom. Even before you showed your interest, I knew that it was highly unlikely I'd ever be a queen.I guess I just hoped that Michael and I could make some good memories before then, or his marriage would be passionless and political, and the queen, Michael, and I could reach some kind of arrangement... It's not important.But hearing how much you care about Michael, as well as his acceptance, made me fear that it was already over.And then what? Do I get reassigned somewhere far away due to my presence not being considered appropriate? Or do I stand outside the door while...Sorry, it's not your fault, and you've given me no reason to think so ill of you."
>>30549319Yeah I'll second that pause.
>>30549292>>30549286>>30549319>>30549428Writing.
>>30549507You pause, blinking. "That's very kind of you." you manage. She shrugs. "It's important that no matter what happens that Central is strong. A good cabinet can make up for a decent queen." she smiles at you. "Well... I'd like that." you say, as Micheal returns. "To the Arena." he says, as Monica curtsies.You leave the castle together, and he places the ring in your hand. You slide it on, feeling relief to have it back on. "I'm happy that's resolved." he says, as you head into the Arena as spectators. It's the duel circuit, meaning matches are decided by blood or injury. The first fighter is...Deckard. You remember him. You were sixteen, he was twenty, and he taught you everything you knew about stances, movements, and combat. You feel a thrill down your spine as he enters, all poise and grace, a gentle smile. He'd be... Thirty now, you think. He hasn't aged a day, though.You remember gentle hands on your thighs, warm kisses on your neck. You bite your lip as his opponent, a huge Dra emerges.Relax. Relax. >Relax! >Revel in the memories. >Keep Micheal aware of what is going on. Explain things.>Writein
>>30549712>>Keep Micheal aware of what is going on. Explain things.
>>30549712>Revel in memories
>>30549712>Relax!>Keep Micheal aware of what is going on. Explain things.
>>30549712>Keep Micheal aware of what is going on. Explain things.
>>30549712>and he taught you everything you knew about stances, movements, and combatReally glad he didn't teach us everything we knew about fashion.
>>30549712Hi AG, just because I never remember to ask, what the heck does SHCS stand for? Thank you.
>>30549712>Keep Micheal aware of what is going on. Explain things."Well. This is awkward."
>>30549843Considering we were a gladiator, he probably did.
>>30549853Steel Hearts Code Soul.
>>30549910Thankee
>>30549866>>30549800>>30549792>>30549782>>30549870You remember your Arena start. You tried using swords, but Deckard weaned you off them onto spears. You thought he dressed badly, but he liked being flashy and standing out.You watch the fight progress, pointing out Deckard's stances and his movements most of all. Micheal is enraptured by Deckard's movements. He dances about the arena, using a sword that he can turn into an axe, and a long, Dra-made curved blade. You hear it's enchanted, but you've never seen him use it. "Amazing. Are all Arena fighters this captivating, Annelin?" he asks. You chuckle. Deckard has a flair that few could match, and it was that grinning wildness that drew you to him when you were still learning about so many things.And teach you he did. You push away the memories, watching him move around the Dra's massive gauntlet punches. It will be a long match. "So, do you know the man?" he asks, pointing at Deckard.>Lie - You never met him!>Lie - He's just a teacher.>Omit the sex, but tell most of the truth.>Tell all the truth.
>>30549987>Tell all the truth.We just got in trouble for lying.
>>30549987>>Tell all the truth.
>>30549987>>Omit the sex, but tell most of the truth.I mean, if Micheal asks don't hide it but no need to be all like "Yup, we totally banged"
>>30549987Omit the sex unless he specifically asks for it.
>>30549987>Omit the sex, but tell most of the truth.I mean we don't necessarily have to hide it, but I feel like going "yeah, we totally banged" is a bit much.
>>30549987>Tell all the truth.No bragging, but.
>Another arena loverMan, Michael is going to have one big vagina to fill.You see, because it's like the saying about having big shoes to fill...Except it's about Annelin being loose because of all the gladiators who've passed through there.The joke is that she loves the dick.
>>30549987>Tell all the truth.don't be like "yeah, we fucked," I think we can be a little smarter than that, but Michael should know
>>30550075Pretty sure Michael isn't big enough to fill Teel's shoes, if you know what I mean.
>>30550075Considering how focused on fitness we are, we could do some kegels.
>>30550075
>>30550105>>30550036>>30550023>>30550027>>30550038Writing.
>>30549987>Tell all the truth.
>>305500750the plot twist is that Mike has a monster cock
>>30549910Dear god, please tell me you reformatted that A.I. It's not even funny, just painful.
>>30550156Now that's a plot twist I can get behind.Insert sex pun here.
>>30550177>insert>get behindYou're way ahead of the curve there, bub.
>>30550143"Oh, uh." you blush a little. "Deckard taught me when I was a kid." you find yourself saying. "He looks so young...""He might have Alvin blood." you admit, "But not much. He's a good man. For the most part." "I see." he says, leaning in. "You were close?""...Very." "Ah." he leans back as the match goes on - and Deckard concludes it with a knee strike to the enemy's face, hopping off the axe that the Dra missed his assault with. Micheal whistles, impressed. You call for a workman nearby, and send a message along to Sarl o' Harl. You lean back."May we watch another match, Annelin? This is far more interesting than I expected." he says, childish glee in his eyes.>Sure, sure. Sarl will meet us here.>Well, I'd rather take you to the quarters inside to meet Sarl.>Writein
>>30550165I disagree.
>>30550230>>Sure, sure. Sarl will meet us here.
>>30550230>Sure, sure. Sarl will meet us here.It's good to see him so enthusiastic about it.
>>30550230>Sure, sure. Sarl will meet us here.
>>30550230>Well, I'd rather take you to the quarters inside to meet Sarl.No matter what we do we're going to run into our old flame, might as well not do it in public.
>>30550230>Writein"You look like I did when I first came here. Don't get so caught up in the fights that you forget to learn anything though."
>>30550230>>Sure, sure. Sarl will meet us here.Seconding >>30550325 as well.
>>30550356>>30550305>>30550283>>30550257"Sure, sure. Sarl will come along." you say, leaning back. He leans against you somewhat, and you take in a long brawl between a pair of Ogres. Hammers slam into walls and floors with thundering sound as they manuever. "Annelin, what a pleasure." You jump. Fucking Sarl. His bright dyed hair, his noble outfits, his preference for short blades, you both are at opposites. That and he has a talent for being a sneaky asshole. He sits beside you, removing his hat. "What brings you and the prince?">Writein
>>30550632The prince needs to learn a thing or two about swordsmanship.
>>30550632"We're looking for a sword instructor for the prince. As a spear user I can only teach him so much."
>>30550632"Hey Sarl, the prince here needs someone to give him some pointers on swordsmanship, and I thought of you. What do you say, you up for it?"
>>30550691Add in "One quip about me handling spears because I'm a woman and I *will* impale you".
>>30550753>>30550691these
>>30550691>>30550753>>30550770>>30550682Writing.
>>30550818"Looking for an instructor for the sword." "Ah, well, I can see how you might have some trouble with that." he says. "Still handling Deckard's spear?" he asks, grin widening. "It broke." you growl. "Had it reforged.""My. So now it's bigger?" he asks, and you can feel your hackles rise. "So help me Sarl, I will fucking impale you." you growl, and he laughs. "Ah, apologies." he says, clearly not even meaning it. "What is Sire's specialty?""Short blades and evasion.""Oho~" he leans closer, Micheal leaning back. "I see... How far are you willing to go to learn, young man?" "Well... It's very important to me." he says, nervous. "I need to prepare for something.""I see, I see." Sarl leans back. "There is the matter of payment.""Wh-what?""I don't work for free. Tutoring is not my specialty. But I can certainly try." "I'll pay you personally." Micheal states. "Excellent!" he says, clapping his hands. "I'll see you in a few hours."And with that, he slips away."So..." Micheal says, "Shall we... get something to eat?">Yeah, you know a place?>Yeah, I know a place.>I think I should do my forms...>I think we should do our forms.>Writein
>>30551066>>Yeah, you know a place?
>>30551066>Yeah, you know a place?I'm sure we know one, but he's supposed to court us all chivalric-like, isn't he?
>>30551066Forms, then eat.
>>30551066>Yeah, I know a place.He should see what he's getting into if he's serious about courting us.
>>30551066Wait, when did Michael stop focusing on the Greatsword?
>>30551176Michael never focused on the greatsword.That was his father, Michael's a bit too lightly built for fuckhuge swords.
>>30551192Huh, thought we were training him into that since the Greatsword is both the symbol of the realm and of the royal family. Fair enough.
>>30551233I believe it was longsword.
>>30551233Nah, I thought we were gonna train him how to -fight- people with greatswords though.
>>30551100>>30551101Writing.What a weak consensus...
>>30551571Eh, I didn't bother voting because I was cool with whatever.
>>30551571We're getting dinner. It's not a particularly important decision.
Sorry for the delay. Lost inspiration and drive. Taking a break to eat.
>>30552417It's ok, Avalon. Don't burn yourself out.
Micheal leads you through the town, into a smoky Appal eatery. Most Appal food is smoked or preserved, with very strong flavours. Appal food is best eaten over several hours, or taken out. It's part of their culture, where breaks and stopping your work for food is considered lazy. So the workers eat long strips of meats with special salts and seasonings rubbed in before the smoking process. "I love the strong tastes." he says. "This place even serves soups! They didn't start that until they came out here, but the Appal touch to the common dish is quite unique." he's all smiles as he makes his orders.You're having trouble getting Deckard off your mind, no matter how you try to shake him. What's he even doing in Central? You met back home...What will you have?>Something spicy! I like it hot. >Something savoury. I want to really take my time.>Something sweet. It'll soothe my nerves.
>>30553272>Something savoury. I want to really take my time.
>>30553272Why is each suggestion filled with innuendo?
>>30553272>Something spicy! I like it hot.
Savory, it's good for you.
>>30553272>Something Spicy!>Something Savory.Best options. Get a savory main course and a spicy soup on the side. Or equal portions of savory and spicy meat.
>>30553337Welcome to this quest.
>>30553272>Something sweet. It'll soothe my nerves.
I have no idea what it is, but I've lost almost all of my drive. The mind is willing, but the spirit and creativity are not. Terribly sorry, this feels like a huge waste.
>>30554618I hope you just mean today, and not about the quest in general.
>>30554633About today. If the thread lives long enough, I might get back in the mood. I just can't get down to an update.
>>30554618It happens OP. Take a real break then come back to it when you're ready.
>>30554618Maybe because this looks to be pretty much pure fluff, without a lot of conflict, and you said that you're not good at stuff like that?
>>30553272savoury and spicy if possible
>>30554649All good Avalon, we'll keep the thread alive in case you come back to it, today's thread has been good, a lot smoother than last one and we're making progress.Take a break, if your up for it later, come back to the thread, if not, let us know and we'll let the thread die.
>>30554698That might be part of the problem. Let's give it one more go...
>>30554649see ya Avalon, I should be in bed anyway.thanks for the thread.
>>30554698>>30554958well fuck... this can only end well
>>30554958Careful Avalon, forced posts can lead to unfortunate mistakes.
You order a savory fish dish, deeply seasoned with traditional, earthy Appal spices. You almost lose yourself in the food as he asks about your childhood...Before the Sealed Lord, you find much to talk about. Your hometown was small, just large enough for a sanctioned Arena. Mother and father worked often, and your friends were mostly boys. Your strength cemented you in place as that odd 'girl but guy' in the town's children, and you smile as you speak of chasing one young man around town with a large stick. And that's when Deckard enters the place, smirking as he and Sarl part ways. Sarl gives you a wider grin then usual from the entrance before waving and walking off. Deckard seems awful happy to see you, though Micheal can't see him approaching.>Writein
>>30554958Av, I don't want to discourage you, but if you aren't feeling it you should probably take the night off or do an interlude with characters that are doing things you actually feel like writing about.
>>30555069"I should've guessed Sarl would pull something like this..."
>>30555069wave to him and introduce Mike to him
>>30555069"And as usual Sarl can't keep from messing with me. Apologies in advance, a wayward ex is making his way over."
Take a break.Quests are bad when they're work.
>>30555069"...Well Michael, it looks like you just got a better teacher."
>>30555136Moving from laying down to sitting in a chair did wonders. So did having calories.
>>30555069Oh for the love of...
>>30555150Keep your blood sugar up OP! Wait...just realized I haven't eaten today. D'oh!
>>30555107this
>>30555129"And as usual Sarl can't keep from messing with me. Apologies in advance, a wayward ex is making his way over."Micheal's eyes glimmer, and he smiles. "And how'd he leave you?""I, uh... left him." you manage. "I was...""She felt she wasn't good enough for me." Deckard says gently when he arrives. "I don't want to interrupt, Annelin." he adds. "I'm just making sure Sarl doesn't send any other shit your way. So long as I'm in this restaraunt, he probably won't bother you." he bows a little. "Have a nice dinner. We'll talk later." You feel your face go red, and fidget as he leaves, looking at your plate. "How... polite of him." Micheal says as Deckard seats himself elsewhere, out of view. "Y-yeah." you manage.>So... What about your childhood?>Any good books or plays or anything right now?>Something on your mind?>Writein
>>30555374>>Something on your mind?>So... What about your childhood?>Any good books or plays or anything right now?in this order
>>30555374>So... What about your childhood?>Something on your mind?
>>30555374>So... What about your childhood?Only fair, since we talked his ear off about ours.
>>30555374>So... What about your childhood?
>>30555374>Something on your mind?Afterwards we might want to ask about his childhood, though if he asks about Deckard we can put that off for a bit.
>>30555374>Write in"Normally I'd tell you I was going to kick his ass for that later, but it's even odds that he's trying to temp me into seeing him privately, which I'm not interested in. Now that my shame has been dredged up for all to see, why don't we talk about something else. Please?"
>>30555527I don't think we need to be quite that defensive.Prove that we're not going to run off after Deckard by staying right here and having fun chatting with the prince.
>>30555399this
>>30555527That's a bit too defensive and reactionary.He's not a bad guy, and while we're not going to go out with him he's still a friend, mentor, and someone we care about.
>>30555558Eh, I was going for a mix of flustered, embarrassed and annoyed at what just happened. If I hit defensive I obviously laid it on too thick.
>>30555403>>30555399>>30555591>>30555412>>30555455>>30555462Writing.
>>30555399>any good books?Wait, didn't Avalon make a crack about Annelin being nearly illiterate when we were writing that letter to Teel? Just pointing out that could backfire since its something Monica could relate to but Annelin can't.
>>30555891>Implying we can't grow closer with Michael as he teaches us the wonders of literature.
>>30555920>>30555891Well, the boy has a talented tongue.
>>30555943A cunning linguist, some might say.
>>30555785"So, something on your mind?" you ask. Micheal snaps back to you, stammering. "Well... No. No, not really." he says, flushing. "Nothing I feel comfortable discussing." he finally admits. "Oh." you say, "What was your childhood like?""Warm and... stifled." he admits. "I had few friends. Those I did have were... well, they didn't feel genuine." he admits, "Same with girls. I just retreated into my room, reading books." he smiles. "Kinda boring.""...Any good ones?" He raises an eyebrow. "I-I'm not illiterate! I'm just, not great with words." "Well..." he admits, "The Bible of Coyo is interesting. So is Sunshine I Earned by Plank Across Raging Stream.">Ask about a book specifically.>Press the matter he was hesitant about>Suggest a new subject>Writein
>>30556047>Ask about a book specifically>The Bible of CoyoI can scarcely imagine.
>>30556047>Suggest a new subjectsomething he talks about passionately
>>30556047"...that second one was written by Clown or one of his followers, right?"We should pick up a Bible of Raev at some point to help with our reading and whatnot.
>>30556047>Ask about a book specifically.Bible of Coyo>WriteinSince we're not good with words, ask for some tutoring.
>>30556047"Coyo has a bible? Doesn't seem like his style, considering his policy on temples."
>>30556107Dis.
>>30556105Plank Across Raging Stream sounds more like an Appal name than anything else, not sure why you'd think it was Clown.
>>30556047>>Ask about a book specifically.>Sunshine I Earned by Plank Across Raging Stream.
>>30556114"Coyo has a bible? Doesn't seem like his style, considering his policy on temples.""It's... Sort of an inside joke." he admits. "There's about a hundred and eleven versions, each with wildly different text. Coyo feels that dogma is the enemy of religion and faith. It's a statement." "And the other one?""It's about an Appal trapped in a cavein. Most of the book is about his past, and how he got there, working back from when it happens to when he was a child. It's... bitter but sweet. The theme is about how different people approach life and its troubles - how they earn their sunshine. I have copies of both books, actually...">I'm interested in the Bible.>I'm interested in Sunshine I Earned.>Thanks, but no thanks.>Writein
>>30556524>>I'm interested in Sunshine I Earned.
>>30556524>I'm interested in Sunshine I Earned.We could use learning something like that.
>>30556524>I'm interested in Sunshine I Earned.We do have history with Appals, before shit went bad they were some of out best friends. And it seems rather appropriate for Annelin.Thank Micheal for lending it to us.
>>30556524>I'm interested in Sunshine I Earned.>I'm also interested in some private reading lessons, Sensei-kun~
>>30556524>I'm interested in Sunshine I Earned.Wouldnt happen to know if theres a bible of Raev would you?
>Is there a Bible of Raev?
>>30556729We should ask Rikard on the way back.
>>30556524Doing ok OP?
"Sunshine I Earned sounds nice." you say, "I'd like to borrow it." "Certainly." he says. "So... Do you really worship Raev? Or... Is it just sometimes prayer?" he asks. "I haven't found a god.">Writein
>>30557321"I don't know if I'd call it worship, but I do sometimes pray to her and look for guidance, of all the gods I've encountered, she seems the most sane and reasonable, it might be worship, I don't know, I've never really thought about it that much."Ask him about his opinions on the gods and what attributes of them he likes and dislikes
>>30557413second
>>30557413third
>>30557321I prefer Raev to most gods, but I'm not entirely sure if I'm suited to worshiping her, I'm not really attracted to women for one thing.
>>30557413This is perfect.
>>30557451>I'm not really attracted to womenShhhhhh! We can't dash his hopes while Monica's still in the running!
>>30557451we don't have to be the gays to be a follower of her teachings and ask for her blessings, she seems to be pretty understanding
>>30557499Yeah, but I think 'worship' is a specific term in her religion. Then again, look at Rikard, the poor guy clearly can't have lesbian sex, so maybe worship is a broader term than I think.
>>30557451What does phsyical attraction have to do with worship of a god?
We danced naked in the forest, I'd say we worship her.
>>30557649And we offered to give her some of the land we received, plus Rikard appears to be who we go to in order to look for guidance.
>>30557839Good point. I'll swing a vote from "oh no, I just look to her for guidance" to "now that you mention it, yeah, I guess I do. weird, I never used to be religious"
Final Destination vote. Quote and number only.1 - We worship Raev2 - We do not worship Raev
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>>30557877The 1s have it.Writing.
>>30558068"I... Now that you mention it... I suppose I do. I go to her for guidance constantly." you say, "And I see her as the most reasonable and even-tempered. I'm not a lesbian, but..." you find yourself smiling. Something about knowing that, understanding that, warms you, makes you deeply happy. You feel warm fingers along your jawline, then a gentle embrace about your waist. The feeling leaves rapidly, and you shake awake. He smiles, taking your hand. "I'm happy to hear that." he says with honesty. The two of you finish your meals, and he stretches. "Well... I suppose we should do our forms. This was fun." >Thanks. I think so too.>Thanks. I hope we do this in the future.>Kiss him.>Writein
>>30558161>>Thanks. I hope we do this in the future.>>Kiss him.
>>30558161>Thanks. I hope we do this in the future.blush, move in. pull back. decide fuck it, then kiss him
>>30558161>Thanks. I hope spew do this in the future.Kiss after sparring after forms.
>>30558161>Thanks. I hope we do this in the future.and if he's open for it >Kiss him.but don't if he tries to avoid it
"I guess it was. Thanks for telling me about this place. And yes, forms."
>>30558161>Kiss him on the cheek.>thanks I hope we do this in the future
>>30558161Rave is truly the Best God.
>>30558198Seconding.
>>30558205Yeah kiss him on the cheek for now.We can move to the lips later.
"Thanks. I hope we do this in the future." you say with a smile, kissing his cheek. You gently ruffle his hair a little as you leave, heading back to the sparring area and watching him go through his forms. He has some light training with his grandfather - with seemingly little progress - and then he finishes up, relaxing. "You should get anointed." he remarks. "Become an official worshiper of Raev.">Now?>...I don't see why not. You have that opera, right?>...What would it entail?
>>30558791>...I don't see why not. You have that opera, right?>...What would it entail?
>>30558791>...What would it entail?
>>30558791>>...I don't see why not. You have that opera, right?>>...What would it entail?
>>30558791>...maybe? That's something I think I should discuss with Rikard first. I might do that while you're at the opera though.Tell him to say hi to Monica for us.
>What would that entail? And when does the opera start?
>>30558791>Now?We already admitted it to Raev, we may as well take care of the formalities.
>>30558866It could theoretically give Raev the ability to empower us more easily? We literally didn't know it was a thing until just now, it might be worth checking to see if there are any benefits.
>>30558791Ava, if you're running out of steam why don't we break here for the night?
>>30559235Running out of steam and running out of resistance to my own magical realm. Calling cutoff here.
>>30559253Being anointed into a religion seems an appropriate time for magical realm.Might even transform it into a spiritual realm.
>>30559253Knowing when to take a break is a good thing OP. Good session, I'll see you next time.
>>30559253>Magical realmWhat, we're not there already? I jest. Nice thread.
>>30559253Thanks for the thread OP, cya next time.On an unrelated note, any chance Leviathans will continue or was it a one-shot?
>>30559287What was running through my head would have ruined the feel of the quest and Annelin's character. Trust me.I should really sort out that erotic quest and blow off my steam before it gets critical again.
>>30559253if it involves being consentualy fondled by Rava then by all means do not resist the magic.
>>30559346if it was getting fucked by Rickard then yes that would be silly. now if it was Rava...
>>30559356At least get her name right if you're gonna /u/boat her.
>>30559356>>30559417Samefag
>>30559346Eh, we've been playing Anny pretty inconsistently to begin with.
>>30559346If you want to become a devotee of the patron of forbidden love, who you worship by dancing naked in the open air, I really can't imagine what would go too far.Especially if Michael probably has already researched the specifics.
>>30559346Or you could focus on Raev's governance of Fate rather than her sexual preferences.
>>30559346Do a Gina x Jaal interlude. I think I can safely say we all want to see more of the adventures of Ogremuff and Birdshota
>>30559356>>30559417for fucks sake, at least spell our Goddess' name right
>>30559346I rolled you a freaking nat 1 on a roll under to give you the opportunity to vent some steam! Save the Terry, save the Foursome! Save the OP?But in all seriousness that ones hot was awesome and showed potential. It'd be cool if you revisited it some time. Though if you did, I don't think kaiju should go down with just a crit or two, personally.
>>30559346>I should really sort out that erotic quest and blow off my steam before it gets critical again.Exhibitionist Quest incoming then?We all know what qualifies for your magical realm by now...
>>30559450>>30559443>>30559584In case anyone is wondering, in my old 13-year-old version of the setting, an initiation with Raev involved a full day of nudity with one's shame magically removed.
>>30564991Oh lawd. That could have gotten...interesting.How about just, like, an oil bath while exposed to her clergy or something? You know, to show openness amongst her subjects or some shit. It would lose some impact since we have already seen both Rikard and Freth in the buff, but it would still sound like something the goddess of forbidden love would be all about.
>>30564991...Okay yeah, that's pretty bad.
