“You sure Cedric? I’d be happy to use my skills for good and not evil” You say.
“For the last time: I do not want you to set me up” He says.

You shrug and turn away from your reluctant companion. Castle Harthren is around you now, as the wagon pulls through one of the many defensive walls.

At the final gate, the wagon rolls to a stop behind the next one up in your little caravan, and the ladies’ carriage stops behind it.

“Finally” You say. “For a second there I thought we were never going to arrive”
“Which second?” Zen asks.
“Probably one of the ones where people were trying to kill us.” You say, prompting laughter from the rest of your wagon.

The door to the carriage opens up and Selene comes bounding out like a gazelle, hitting the ground and proceeding to run laps around the carriage in a dress fitting for a princess. One that you don’t remember bringing with you… did Melissa have something like that lying around?

The rest of the ladies hop down from the carriage, and Dalen slaps you on the back. “Come on, kid. Let’s get up and goin’” He says.

You roll off the side of the wagon and land on your feet before taking in your surroundings. You really hope that King Julian has a warm welcome planned, because if he doesn’t then there is no way in hell you’re getting out of here.

Well… you could. You don’t think you could get anyone else out the way you escaped the first time you were here though…

>[ ] Go talk to the ladies

>[ ] Stick with the men

>[ ] Other

>>39493600
>Stick with the men.

>>39493600
>[ ] Stick with the men

>>39493600
>[ ] Go talk to the ladies

Own up to it. If we die we die

>>39493600
>[ ] Stick with the men

>writing

You catch Melissa shooting you a sharp glare, and decide against going over and saying hello.
You’ll leave that for later.

“I still can’t believe how big this place is” Cedric says.
“It’s no bigger than the Palace in Laust.” Marcy says.
“Yeah, but the Palace is all fancy towers and shiny finishes. This place is just imposing” He says.

“That’s because the Palace is a house for the royals first and a defensive structure second.” Dalen says. “Castle Harthren is a defensive structure first second third and fourth. I won’t lie, but I don’t even think anyone is supposed to live here.”

“But King Julian does” You say.
“King Julian belongs here Giles” Dalen says. “Like the castle, he’s pretty imposing”
“I’ve seen bigger” You say. The roost of Lord Baraghan in Celtere is at least twice as big as this place. But then again, Lord Baraghan is a dragon.

“Have you been here before Giles?” Cedric asks.

>[ ] Yes, on business

>[ ] No

>[ ] I’ve never been inside

>>39494269
>[ ] Yes, on business

>>39494269
>[ ] I’ve never been inside

>writing

>Thread seems slow tonight

>>39494606
Yeah, it's surprising.

>>39494606
one less in a minute sadly, as a Britfag I normally have to just archive lurk this one.

“Just once, on business” You say.
“You worked here as a servant?” Cedric asks.

“A servant…?” You ask. “Right. No, I’m not a servant.”
“You’re not?” He asks.

You sigh. “Cedric, what about me seems servant-like right now?” You ask.
“Well… nothing I guess” He says. “So what do you-“
“Don’t ask that” Marcy says. “He’s waiting to give his stupid answer, I can see it”

“Ruin my fun why don’t you?” You say.

Just then the gate swings open, revealing a middle aged man dressed in dark clothes and a younger man who appears to be a herald of sorts.

“Kneel before King Ju-“ The herald begins.
“Shut it, Dustin. These people have travelled far and faced great danger to make it here, I’ll not have them kneeling on my behalf” He says in a thick Harthen accent (to the readers: sounds vaguely Scottish)

“Uncle Julian!” Laura says.
“Bless my heart, Laura!” King Julian responds.

Laura runs into her Uncle’s waiting arms.

>[1/2]

One more here. Shame it's slow.

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>>39494841
Kneel before King Julien!

I'm sorry it's the first thing I thought of.

>>39494933
I just got here too, I was busy doing yoga earlier.
Also, yoga is the worst if you're curious

“You should have come to visit on your way back from Honoue” King Julian says. “I would have loved to hear about your adventure”

“I didn’t think you’d approve” Laura says.
“Wouldn’t approve? Have I never told you the stories of the trouble I used to get into?” He says.
“I’m sorry…” Laura says. “I could still”

“Another time. I get nothing but dire news from your home, and every new letter makes it sound worse. First your mother and father are offed in the night, and they’ve locked up my son on charges so foul I can still smell them when the wind blows from the west.” He says.

“I’m sorry about Louis…” Laura says.
“His situation is no fault of yours. But we’ll talk of that another time as well. Your Aunt wanted you to see her when you arrived, she’s up in her chambers” Julian says.

Julian releases Laura and sends her off before turning to the rest of your group.

>[ ] Introduce yourself

>[ ] Let him talk to the others first

>[ ] Other

>>39494951
Oh fuck.

>>39494996
>[ ] Let him talk to the others first

>>39494996
>[ ] Let him talk to the others first

>>39494996
>[ ] Let him talk to the others first

>>39494996
>>[ ] Let him talk to the others first

>writing

“Is that Dalen?” Julian asks as Laura enters the castle. “By the gods you’ve grown. You couldn’t scratch the hairs on my beard if you jumped last time I saw you.”

Dalen laughs in his usual way. “Now I’ve got a nice one of my own” He says. Then Dalen grabs Cedric and Eleanor and pulls them forward. “These here are Alaric’s brats”

“H-hello J- err… Your grace” Eleanor says, curtsying politely.
“An honour to meet you your grace.” Cedric says with a bow.

“Alaric’s children… your father was a great man.” Julian says. “We were friends, him and I. I’m glad to see that his children have come out of all this unscathed.”

“Thank you your grace” They both say in unison.

>[1/2]

“I’m sure you know Zen Kokutou” Dalen says.
Zen steps forward. “A pleasure, King Julian” He says.
“This is Marcellus, Laura’s guardian” Dalen says.
Marcy bows politely, and King Julian nods to her
“And then there’s…” Dalen says, looking around. “Where did Selene run off to?”

Selene is hiding behind you, eyeing the king warily.

The king spots Selene hiding from him and smiles, then he turns his eye to you. “Your face is unknown to me” He says.
“This here’s Giles. Don’t let his shifty look fool you, he’s a trustworthy fellow.” Dalen says. “We never would’ve made it this far without him”

“Is that so?” The King asks.

>[ ] “He’s exaggerating”

>[ ] “It is”

>[ ] Other

>>39495536
>>[ ] Other
"I like to think I helped in spots."

>>39495536
>[ ] “It is”

>>39495536
I'm fine with this >>39495556

>>39495536
>[ ] “He’s exaggerating”

>>39495536
>[ ] “He’s exaggerating”

>writing

“He’s exaggerating, but I’d like to think I helped in spots” You say.
“A modest man, I see.” King Julian says, before he crouches to eye level with Selene. “And you must be Mercutius’s youngest”

Selene gasps and ducks behind you.
“Come on Selene, don’t be rude” You say, turning around and lifting her up.
Selene wraps her arms around your neck and buries her head in your shoulder.

“She’s shy” You say.
“I can see that” Julian says, putting a hand on her head. “I can also see where the rumours about her parentage come from. It’s been a long time since the royals of Laust had hair of this colour” He says.

“That’s a different story altogether” Dalen says.

“Well then, now that I’ve met you all. I am King Julian Harthright” He says.
Everyone introduces themselves back to him, including Selene whose intro is muffled by your shoulder.

“Come inside, I’ll have someone show you all to your rooms.” He says. “Sir Dalen, I’d like you to give me a more detailed account of what’s happened.”

>[ ] Go with the others

>[ ] Go with Dalen

>[ ] Other

>>39495990
>[ ] Go with the others

>>39495990
>[ ] Go with the others

>>39495990
>[ ] Go with the others.

>>39495990
>[ ] Go with Dalen
We know more of the story first hand than he doea

>>39495990
>>[ ] Go with the others

Let's see what the plan is from here on.

>>39496071
so giles what were you doing around the royal families bedrooms at night?

>writing

Dalen and the king head inside and the herald approaches your group.

“If you’ll all follow me” He says, turning to head back into the castle.
“Hang on, are we missing someone?” You ask.
Marcy looks around, counting the people currently present. “Actually ye-“

Melissa dashes out from behind the carriage and comes up next to you, hunched over and completely out of breath. “Sorry, had to deal with my people. Did I miss the king?” She asks.
“Yes.” You say.
Melissa sighs. “Darn…” She says, standing up straight. “Ah well, I’ll get other chances”

“Err right. Like I said, if you’ll follow me” The herald… Dustin you think his name was, leads you all back into the castle.

The interior of castle Harthren is much like its exterior: utilitarian. Simple stone floors, simple tapestries, torches to light the halls. Not that you’re complaining, its military style layout makes it even easier to map out and navigate than the Palace in Laust.

Dustin leads you up to a series of rooms. “These 5 are yours, split them as you see fit” He says, handing you the keys.

>[1/2]

After a few minutes, the 8 of you that are present have an almost working model for who is sleeping where.

Cedric is rooming with his sister, Laura is with Selene, Dalen is with Zen, leaving you a choice between rooming with Marcy and rooming with Melissa…

>[ ] Room with Marcy

>[ ] Room with Melissa

>[ ] Other

>>39496426
>Inb4 Laura, Melissa and Selene fight to be in Giles room.

>>39496494
>>[ ] Other

Ask of course, last I checked Melissa was still peeved at our accidental voyeurism

>>39496526
This, but personally I'm leaning towards Marcy because of it.

>>39496494
>[ ] Room with Melissa

>>39496494
>[ ] Room with Melissa

>>39496494
>[ ] Room with Marcy

>>39496494
>[ ] Room with Marcy

>>39496494
>[ ] Room with Melissa

>>39496494
>[ ] Room with Melissa

>>39496494
>[ ] Room with Melissa

>>39496494
>Room with Marcy

>>39496623
When you vote like that it makes me suspect that you voted twice

>writing

“I’d be willing to room with you, if that’s okay” You say to Melissa.

Melissa glares at you, and you immediately regret asking. “I’d sooner room with Marcellus. At least he has a lick of common manners. In fact-“ She snatches one of the two remaining keys. “-I think I will do that.”

Melissa drags Marcy into the room designated on the key she took and slams the door behind her. As she disappeared, you could definitely see a cry for help on Marcy’s face…

You should give her a hand with that… later… when Melissa isn't likely to rip your head off.

Everyone but Selene awkwardly shuffles off to their own rooms, leaving you (mostly) to your own devices…

>[ ] Take Selene and find Laura

>[ ] Take Selene and find Dalen

>[ ] Check your room out

>[ ] Other

>>39496940
>[ ] Take Selene and find Laura

>>39496940
>[ ] Take Selene and find Laura

>>39496940
>[ ] Take Selene and find Laura

>>39496940
>[ ] Take Selene and find Laura

>>39496940
>>[ ] Take Selene and find Laura

*sigh* "C'mon kiddo, let's get the other half of this over with."

>writing

“Alright, let’s go see if we can’t find Laura” You say, taking her by the hand.

If you remember right, the Queen’s chambers are this way…

“Is Melissa mad at you?” She asks.
“Probably” You say.
“Is it because you saw her naked?” She asks.
“She wasn’t naked, but yeah… probably” You say.
“But you saw her naked before, right?” She asks.
“Yes, but that was before she got… assets…” You say.
Selene tilts her head in confusion. “But Laura wasn’t mad, and you saw her naked too” She says.

Somehow that doesn’t surprise you. And you’ve seen Laura naked as well, albeit far more recently than Melissa.

“Melissa is just sensitive. She’ll come around eventually” You say.
Gods you hope you’re right about that. You don’t think you could handle angry Melissa the entire time you’re here.

In no time at all you reach the Queen’s chambers. Inside you can hear Laura and the Queen speaking about something…

>[ ] Eavesdrop

>[ ] Enter

>[ ] Other

>>39497331
>[ ] Eavesdrop

My curiosity will be the death of me one day.

>>39497331
>[ ] Other
knock

>>39497331
>Knock

>>39497331
>[ ] Eavesdrop

>>39497331
>Knock

>>39497331
>[ ] Eavesdrop

>>39497364
>>39497390
>>39497406
and then selene loudly says "giles why are you putting your ear on the door"

>>39497331
>knock

>>39497331
>knock

>>39497364
>>39497390
>>39497406

We've got Selene with us guys, if we were by ourselves I would say go for it

>>39497429
>>39497453
We're being sneaky. You have to practice being sneaky to stay sneaky.

>>39497466
we are in no danger of going rusty i really dont want to risk it here with selene having a good chance to expose us

>writing

You give the door a quick couple of taps. You’d like to know what they were talking about, but eavesdropping at this point would seem pointless…

The conversation in the room immediately stops. “Who is it?” A voice you figure belongs to the Queen asks.
“It’s Giles” You say.
Selene jumps up and down excitedly “And Seleeeeeeeeeeeeeeene!” She says.

“Come in” Laura says.

You open the door and enter. This room is a bit more lavish than the rest of the castle, which makes sense given that it’s the Queen’s personal chambers.

You remember it well. In fact, you made your escape through that window on the far wall…

The Queen stands up and glides over to the door. “There’s my other niece!” She says, picking up Selene and hugging her tightly.

“It’s alright auntie… Giles knows.” Laura says.

>[1/2]

>>39497695
Well technically she would still be her other niece. Her Great Niece.

Sorry I'm just being anal ignore me.

“Does he now?” the Queen asks.
Laura walks over beside the Queen. “He was the first… well, I guess the second to find out” Laura says. “After Dalen.”

The Queen smiles at you. “I am Queen Georgia Harthright” She says. “A pleasure to make your acquaintance”
You bow. “Giles, and the pleasure is all mine” You say.

The queen motions for you to enter and sit, so you do.

“So this is the mystery man then?” She asks.
“Mystery man?” You ask.
“We knew who was travelling with our Laura, and we had information on each one of them…” She raises a finger and points at you playfully. “except for you” She says.

“I like my secrets” You say.
“A bit too much, I think.” The queen says. “The only thing we have on you is your acquaintance with one Gillette Manion-”

Keep a straight face Giles.

“-who when asked about you, claimed to never have met you” She finishes

Fuck.

“So. Why don’t you tell me a bit about yourself?” She asks

>[ ] You missed my relation to Lady Melissa

>[ ] I think my track record speaks for itself

>[ ] Tell her a little, leave out the illegal stuff

>[ ] Other

>>39497860
>[ ] I think my track record speaks for itself

>>39497860
>[ ] You missed my relation to Lady Melissa
>[ ] Tell her a little, leave out the illegal stuff

>>39497860
>[ ] You missed my relation to Lady Melissa

>>39497860
>[ ] I think my track record speaks for itself

>>39497860
>[ ] Other

>Explain relation to Lady Melissa
>Mention basics of childhood.
>Get vague from there.

(If that's just 'tell her a little', then my vote is to that.)

>>39497860
>[ ] Tell her a little, leave out the illegal stuff

>>39497919
>>39497916
>>39497914
>Giving someone we don't even know personal information.

Giles is supposed to be slick. She just needs to know we're on Laura's side, so when someone inevitably betrays our group they won't have any information.

>>39497988
I'll be honest. Giles never struck me as that smooth of a talker. He's better at doing than saying in my head.

>>39497860
>[ ] I think my track record speaks for itself

>writing

>>39497860
>[ ] I think my track record speaks for itself

>[ ] Other

"I'm in Politics"

>>39498026
Wasn't it Klaus who was the talker?

>>39498066
Believe so, yes.

>>39497988
Her or anyone else knowing that we are connected to Lady Melissa is not going to bite us in the ass when somebody will betray us. The second option still leaves the possibility that we got close to them so we can assassinate the king and queen, and then the rest, leaving Roderick the main power in the region.

>>39498026
From how he's been written by Smiley, he doesn't seem to be smooth in any sense. He's supposed to be a big thief, but so far I've felt this has shifted far into waifu quest, rather than save the world/kingdom/daughteru.

>>39498066
He died years ago, and Giles has supposedly done numerous high profile jobs since then, which (if judging by the castle infiltration) involved smooth talking and being a wily fuck.

>>39498125
A smooth charisma that has so fat only been showcased with the waifu's, apparently. He can't handle getting a peck on the cheek.

>>39498125
From how he's been written by Smiley, he doesn't seem to be smooth in any sense. He's supposed to be a big thief, but so far I've felt this has shifted far into waifu quest, rather than save the world/kingdom/daughteru.

I mostly agree, but I would hope that lately it seems to be kinda taking a backseat again. I want to get back to doing thiefy shit, yus. Maybe set up some kinda stealthy/secret resistance against Roderick, or set up some Ocean's Eleven shit while Rick the Dick is distracted with the giant war he's about to call down on his head.

>>39498125
It's shitty being the minority, anon; my sole desire is to disregard the girls and have Selene-related adventures.

Shit, THAT would be any awesome quest - you're a master thief with your loli companion/apprentice, who is actually a big component in reviving some great evil.

>>39498254
i agree anon

>>39498254
Backing, it's like an certain Devil Hunter's anime without unnecessary fanservice.

>>39498254
Yes! Someone who remembers what we wanted this to be about!

“I think my track record speaks for itself” You say. “And you missed my relation to Lady Disciera”

“Yes, your relation to a woman who hasn’t seen you in half a decade” She says. “and while your track record is indeed impressive, your skill set shows you to be less than an honest man”

“Am I being accused of something?” You ask.
“No, I am only questioning your trustworthiness” She says.
“The profitable time for betrayal has long since come and passed” You say. “And if I planned on ditching I would have done so a long time ago”

“So what reason do you have to be involved in this?” She asks.
“It keeps the boredom at bay” You say. “And I’ve grown somewhat attached to your nieces. Not to mention the fact that my sister is ready to go all in on this”

“Good to know” Queen Georgia says, turning back to Laura. “found yourself an interesting fellow in this one.”

Wait what? She’s dropping the whole interrogation like that?

“Don’t look so surprised, dear. I was just testing you” She says. “Besides, Laura tells me that you’ve done more than your fair share to see them safely here. For that you have my thanks”
“Uhh… you’re welcome…?” You say, still a little confused by the sudden change in tone.

Somewhere out the window, you hear a bird chirping… that reminds you of something you should check on.

>[ ] Leave it for now, keep chatting

>[ ] Go find somewhere quiet to call for Kuma

>[ ] Other

>>39498417
>[ ] Go find somewhere quiet to call for Kuma

>>39498417
>>[ ] Go find somewhere quiet to call for Kuma

Let's make sure all our pieces are ready to be played if need be.

>>39498417
>[ ] Go find somewhere quiet to call for Kuma

>>39498417
>>[ ] Leave it for now, keep chatting
There will be some time later, probably.

>>39498417
>[ ] Go find somewhere quiet to call for Kuma

>>39498417
>[ ] Go find somewhere quiet to call for Kuma

>writing

“If that’s all, I’ll be taking my leave” You say, standing up and walking towards the door.

“You’re leaving already?” Laura asks.
“I was bringing Selene by because she looked lonely” You say. “I think I’ll have a look around this place. If that’s alright with you, your grace.”
“Feel free, just don’t go anywhere you shouldn’t” She says.
“And how will I know those places?” You ask.
“They’ll be guarded” She says.

"One more thing..." You say, pulling a key out of your pocket. "Here, this is yours" You toss it to Laura.
"Thanks Giles" She says.

You smile and wave goodbye as you leave the room.

Now it’s time to find a nice, private spot…

>[ ] Your room will do

>[ ] Head outside

>[ ] Find somewhere that looks unused

>>39498776
>[ ] Find somewhere that looks unused

>>39498776
>[ ] Find somewhere that looks unused

>>39498776
>>[ ] Find somewhere that looks unused
I gotta BAD feelin'...

>writing

You walk around for a bit. A castle this large is bound to have some unused rooms, even on the brink of a war.

Sure enough, you find one: an old storage room. It smells of dust and more than a little mould, but it serves your purpose.

Once you’ve made certain you have no watchers, you whistle as Kuma said to…

And she comes in through the window almost immediately. Damn, you sure get what you pay for with these guys.

“That was quick” You say.
“Quickness is my job” She says.
“I thought watching over and aiding me was your job” You say.
“Yes, along with quickness.” She says.

“So, what have you got for me?” You ask.
She looks around, rummaging through her pouches before looking back up at you. “I was not aware that I was supposed to bring something. I shall rectify that next time” She says.

You breathe deep and let it out as a long sigh. “Information. Do you have any information.” You say.
“Yes. I have contacted my Brothers since we last met, and I do have things to report” She says.

>What first?
>[ ] The situation in Analask

>[ ] Any and all threats to you and your group

>[ ] Whether or not you can start putting her Brothers to work

>[ ] Other

>>39499183
>[ ] The situation in Analask

>>39499183
>[ ] The situation in Analask

In that order.

>>39499183
>[ ] Any and all threats to you and your group
>[ ] The situation in Analask
>[ ] Whether or not you can start putting her Brothers to work
in that order

>>39499208
Whoop, sorry. I had two options here, but deleted them

>>39499183
>[ ] The situation in Analask

>[ ] Whether or not you can start putting her Brothers to work

>>39499183
>>39499210
I like this order

>writing

“First off, what’s going on in Analask?” You ask.
“A lot of things” She says.
You squeeze your eyes shut. “What is Roderick doing?” You ask.
“Calling his banners. My best guess would be that he doesn’t mean to meet King Julian’s conditions” She says.

“Which lords are answering his call?” You ask.
“That I do not know. I will tomorrow, if you still wish to know” She says.

“I do” You say. “But more importantly, is there anything that poses a threat to us here in Harthren?” You ask.
“The armies that Lord Roderick is calling” She says.
“Anything else?” You ask.
“No” She says.

That’s a relief, at least.
“And when will I be able to start putting your brothers to work?” You ask.
“At first light tomorrow morning, they will be prepared” She says.

>[1/2]

“Is there anything else that I might need to know?” You ask.
“Yes” She says.
“Good. Tell me”

“Roderick’s servant is currently on her way here” She says.
“Roderick’s… Cassandra?” You ask.
“Yes” She says.
“Why is she coming here?” You ask.
“There was an invitation” She says.
“An invitation? From who?” You ask.
“King Julian” She says.

Your brow furrows. “Why would King Julian invite Cassandra?” You ask.
“He didn’t” She says.
“You just said he did” You say.
“I said there was an invitation” She says.
You sigh. “Who was the invitation sent to?” You ask.
“Lord Roderick” She says.

“Okay, why would he invite Roderick?” You ask.
“I do not know” She says.

Interesting…

A few more questions reveal that Kuma has nothing more to share, so you…

>[ ] Head back to your room

>[ ] Go find __________

>[ ] Other

Also
>Tell Kuma to visit you at first light tomorrow? [Y/N]

>>39499570
>[ ] Head back to your room
Y

>>39499570
>[ ] Other

Tell her when her brothers get here we want them to break the prince out of the prison

>Y

>>39499570
>>[ ] Head back to your room

>Y

>>39499570
>[ ] Head back to your room
Y

>writing

“That will be all then. Come and see me in the morning” You say.
“Yes master” She replies. Kuma then silently goes over to the window and drops out.

You stretch your arms and let out a yawn. Dammit, you slept for most of the ride here and you’re still friggin’ tired…

You head out of the storage room, careful not to let anyone see you leave. You make your way through the hallways and back to your room.

Luckily you still pretty much have the layout of this place down pat. You’ll have to remember to play that down a bit around everyone else, though. As much as your skills have come in handy, if King Julian finds out that you have used them against him in the past he will not be a happy man.

After finding the door that corresponds with your key, you unlock it and head in. it feels strange actually using a key… You might just do away with the stupid thing and start opening the door your way.

The room is pretty basic, nothing like the one that you shared with Melissa back in Laust. But it suits your needs, which is more than enough for you…

Before you lay down for a nap, you think you’ll…

>[ ] Try to learn Silence

>[ ] Go through the things in your cloak

>[ ] Other

>>39499907

>[ ] Try to learn Silence

>>39499907
>>[ ] Try to learn Silence

>>39499907
>[ ] Try to learn Silence

>writing

You pull out one of your few remaining crystal arrowheads. You’re thankful to Laura for giving you these, but they’re running out pretty quickly.
You’ll have to find more somewhere…

Regardless, you have work to do. You think you were pretty close to getting this spell back in Catisse, before other things took precedence.

If you’re going to be meeting with Kuma on a regular basis, then learning how to enchant it and silent evoke it will be paramount.

So you close your eyes and begin…

>roll 1d20

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>39500104

Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>39500104

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>39500104

>writing

You focus. Picture the storm in your head, the wave of quiet flowing into the arrowhead…

And an enchantment takes hold!
You open your eyes in excitement, before you realize that you fucked up. It’s a wind enchantment. You were picturing a storm.

Dammit.

Well this gives you a chance to practice counters as well, you suppose…

You try it a few more times, coming up with nothing again and again, until eventually you fall back onto your bed and sigh.

You turn your head to look out the window. It’s probably a few hours before suppertime now. Just enough time left for you to take a nap.

Without even bothering to get all the way into your bed, you close your eyes.

That's all for tonight. I hope you guys still enjoy reading this as much as I enjoy running it!

I'll be away for the rest of the week. I may be able to run again on Friday, but it's probably more likely that the next thread will be next Monday.

As always, I'll be sticking around for question time.

>>39500265
thanks for running

>>39500265
Excellent thread, as always!

>>39500265
Thanks for running!

>>39500265
Found your Quest a couple days ago, and I'm loving it. And it's great how often you run, especially with Soma having to switch to Saturdays only now.