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Plans have been made.

Well maybe not so much of an outright "plan," but we at least have an idea as to what we're going to be doing about the impending burglary attempt that we're all sure is still probably going to happen.

"So that's it?" I ask.
"For now, I guess," Charlotte replies, still visibly displeased about everything that's going on. "We can go over specifics back at the hotel."

She points at Irene.

"Faceless has never struck before sundown so I expect you to show up to prepare long before that," Charlotte says. "Cutting it close will only result in your distracting us."
"Yeah, yeah," Irene sighs. "I'll get in touch with Theresa right away and we'll be there soon enough."
"I certainly hope so," she replies, then turns to me. "Cecile, are you ready to go?"


>let's get the charlotte's phone back and bounce
>let's bug someone else first

>>47241890
>>let's get the charlotte's phone back and bounce

>>47241890
>let's get the charlotte's phone back and bounce

>>47241890
>let's get the charlotte's phone back and bounce

>>47241890
>>let's bug someone else first
Lets get to Theresa before Gangbang chan can and surprise her.

>>47241890
So… How will we keep him from escaping without killing him? Irene seemed to have an idea from the way she talked, but I don’t think she ever mentioned that.

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>>47242619
We trick him into eating tiny bombs.

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"Yeah, just about," I nod. "But I did have one question before we leave."

I point at Irene.

"You seemed pretty sure that we can keep him from getting away without... y'know..." I say, trailing my thumb across my neck.
"With any luck, I should be able to," Irene replies.
"Well I was wondering how exactly you plan on doing that."

I hope her solution isn't just "chloroform."


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>>47243091
>[2/2]

"Well for one," Irene shrugs, "I'm not about to let him go once I get a hold of him."
"...that's all?" Charlotte glares at her.
"No that's not ALL," she groans, "but that's the simplest way to go aobut things so it's what I'm going to try first."
"You know, I could do that myself," she replies. "You're not exactly inspiring confidence... or giving me much of a reason to let you into the place where I live."

it is a fool

you are all fools

just remove the vine

"Yes, well I also happened to send myself something that will help if things don't go as easily as I'd hoped."

Irene reaches into her coat pocket and pulls out a handful of small... I dunno, they look like little computer chips.

"Plan A is that I get a hold on him, knock him out and that's that," Irene says. "I'll plant a couple of these on him when I do so, which is plan B and C."
"What exactly -are- they?" I ask.

Irene flashes a wide, toothy grin.

"GPS locators," she says while shuffling them around in her hand. "I'm already tracking their locations as we speak, and the tracking range is worldwide."
"......" Charlotte's annoyed glare actually gives way to a look of genuine surprise.
"Plan 'B' is that they'll allow me to keep tabs on my own location if he manages to slip both of us somewhere. Plan 'C' is that they'll allow me to keep tabs on HIM in the unlikely event that he actually manages to break free of my grip. Nice plan, right?"


>I guess
>I dunno...

>>47243407
>I guess

>>47243407
>>I guess
Would need to implant it to make it a longer-term solution, but for now this should work. Might at least let her find some of his hide-outs.

>>47243407
>I guess

>>47243407
>Should just get bombs in those GPS locators.

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"Yeah, I guess," I nod.
"It's better than nothing," Charlotte mumbles. "Though those things can still be jammed."
"Always a pessimist..." Irene sighs. "But yes, they -are- better than nothing. I don't honestly expect to get to the man's secret hideout but even the slightest advantage is one that we ought to be taking."

She then puts the GPS things back into her pocket.

"And besides, these are a SECONDARY measure," Irene says. "Plan 'A' is still to catch him with my own two hands."
"One can hope," Charlotte replies.


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>>47243850
>TFW Faceless is just going to rob a bank rather than us.

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>>47243850
>[2/2]


"But that's enough wasting time here," Charlotte says, taking my hand. "C'mon, I need to get my phone back so I can call a taxi to take us back to the hotel ourselves."

She then glances at Irene.

"I assume that you're going to be taking care of your own transportation?"
"Of course," Irene sighs. "I'll call you when we're on our way, Cecile."
"Sure."

I manage to choke out a quick thank you and goodbye to Irene before I'm forcibly pulled out of the room by my lovely girlfriend who's being even more clingy than usual. Going with the flow, I just accept it as she drags me with her to retrieve her phone.


>scold the charlotte for being mean to the irene
>nope, not doing that

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>>47244276
>scold the charlotte for being mean to the irene

>>47244276
>nope, not doing that

I dunno, it felt like she was trying to hold back. I don't think she said anything that would warrant immediate feedback.

>>47244276
>>nope, not doing that

>>47244276
>>nope, not doing that

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>writing

Unrelated question Arch:

I just finished Majikoi and thought it was a solid 8/10. Is Majikoi S worth playing if I liked the first?

>>47241890
Can we have Mina summon her armor around him like she does in canon?

>>47243407
Can everyone get a GPS locator?

>>47244599
I've always wondered, what is the anime Arch is ripping off for FDQ? Or is 'true to canon' an IRC gag?

>>47244634
He's not "ripping off" anything. False Dendrite is its own thing, and Archelon is discovering it.
Note that I said discovering, not creating. Antarctica still existed before people knew about it, and so did False Dendrite. Archelon was just the first person to find it and start posting it.

True to canon is just anon's being silly, according to arch when I asked him on his tumblr.

It sounds like something someone is trying to hide the canon would say! I'm on to you devil squirtle!

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I'm tempted to get at Charlotte for STILL being mean to Irene even after she's offered to help us out like this. And by "us" I mean "her" because Charlotte is the only one who is directly benefiting from this.

And that only serves to make me feel even worse about the way that she's being treated because SERIOUSLY.

But after giving it a little more thought, I decide not to. While Charlotte was definitely being a jerk, it was a lot more "restrained" than her usual outright antagonism so I guess she actually is trying to tone things down. Somewhat.

Baby steps, I guess.


>[1/?]

>>47244742
If the FDQC were bodies of water:

Charlotte would be the Red Sea because salty
Alison would be Lake Baikal 'cause it's a deep chasm
Mina would be the Black Sea because black
and Theresa's mom would be the Aral Sea because it is all dried up and no longer fertile.

>>47244787
>and Theresa's mom would be the Aral Sea because it is all dried up and no longer fertile.
But Christine is still entirely capable of having kids. She's got at over a decade or so before the horrors of menopause hit.

>>47244826
Wait but
isn't Theresa herself like 17?

You'd have to be a mom at like 9 years old, if you had a 17 year old kid, and still had 10 years to go until menopause.

And I'm not saying that's impossible, or bad, but it's certainly unusual!

>>47244883
I personally know people who are nearing sixty yet still haven't gone through The Change.

I really wish I didn't know that.

>>47244742
>[2/2]

Just as we're nearing my parents' bedroom door, it suddenly swings open.

"I guess this saves me some effort," my father says, smiling awkwardly as he steps out into the hallway to meet us. "Here's your phone, Charlotte."
"Thank you," Charlotte replies as she takes it back and immediately begins mashing in a number. "I trust your conversation went smoothly?"
"More or less, yeah," he nods. "That guy is so persuasive that it's almost scary, though..."


>interrogate the fathermans
>no worries, it's none of my business

>>47244907
A fertile sixty year old female?

Quickly, we must discover from her the secret to everlasting fertility!

To the SCIENCEMOBILE

>>47244922
>no worries, it's none of my business

Oh so Mr. G's branch is basically Lelouch's divine voice.

>>47244922
>no worries, it's none of my business

I think we'll get to it soon enough. I couldn't imagine Char not calling up Mr. G to update status about inviting someone from the tree to the apartment. If anything we could ask Mr. G himself.

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>>47244928
I said "nearing" sixty, not "is" sixty.


>writing

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>>47244667
>Archelon was just the first person to find it and start posting it.

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"Yes, he can be like that sometimes," Charlotte smiles. "I trust your worries have been resolved at least somewhat?" she asks.
"A little," Daddy replies. "I actually had some information on that bastard that Gauthier's own people didn't have, but he convinced me to leave the actual legwork to the professionals and I guess he's right about that."
"You can say that again," I glare at him.

I guess I need to thank Charlotte's father for talking him down.

"Anyways," Daddy yawns, "all this shit's worn me out pretty bad so I think I'm just gonna order something to eat and watch a movie."

Then he reaches out and starts ruffling my hair.

"You two're welcome to join me, you know," he says, continuing to mess up my hair and the ribbon I have in it until I finally push his giant gorilla arm away.


>[1/?]

>>47245276
Where the hell did he get that info from? Is daddy leading a secret life? Is he the parent CC gets her insane during combat streak from?

>>47245276
>[2/2]

"We were actually gonna head back to Charlotte's place," I say.
"Yes," Charlotte bows her head. "We're not trying to ditch you, but my sister's been waiting there all day for us to get back."
"Eh, I get it," he sighs. "You'd rather spend time with cute girls than a big hairy dude like me."

I throw up my hands.

"Hey, wait a-"
"No worries, I feel the same way," he laughs. "Just remember that your old man's time here is limited, alright?"
"Yeah, I know..." I mumble.

He then gives me a big hug before stomping down the stairs in that way-too-loud way he does. And if I find it annoying, I can only imagine how much it's bothering Charlotte.


>your father didn't just brainwash my father, did he?
>time to go go let's go

>>47245276
I am so tempted to ask Daddy to stay over at Charlotte's place tonight.

>>47245495
>>your father didn't just brainwash my father, did he?

I don't think he did, it's pure natural persuasiveness, but CC being a little paranoid is fine.

>>47245495
>your old man's time here is limited
That has bothered me previously, actually.

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"...there," Charlotte says as she finishes typing something into her phone. "A taxi should be here in a few minutes, are you ready to go?" she asks, turning to me.
"Yeah, sure," I nod.

While I -am- anxious to get back to the hotel and get ready to hopefully end all this crap with Faceless, I also feel kind of really bad about how little time I've spent with my parents since they've gotten back. I mean, normally I would've spent at least ONE full day goofing off with Daddy or getting dragged around shopping with Mom but this time around it's been a whole lot of nothing.

I'm a terrible daughter.


>[1/?]

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>>47245820

I mull over my deficiencies as a human being for the minute or so that it takes for us to head back downstairs, put on our shoes, and walk out the door.

"Cecile?" Charlotte calls out as I'm locking up.
"Hm?" I glance back at her.
"Is something the matter?" she asks. "...aside from the obvious, I mean."
"Just personal guilt stuff," I reply. "I'll be fine."
"If you say so..."

As we walk down the front steps and make our way to the curb, another entirely unrelated worry crosses my mind. One that actually does concern Charlotte.

"Hey," I tap her on the shoulder.
"Hm?" she faces me. "You changed your mind about talking about it?"
"No, but now there's something else that's kinda bugging me."
"Oh?"

Hahahaha how do I word this without sounding like a total ass.


>[2/?]

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>>47245892
>[3/3]

"Ummmmmmmmm..." I clear my throat for so long that it starts to hurt. "...your father didn't just brainwash my father, did he?" I ask.
"Eh?" she chuckles. "No, his Branch can't do that."
"It can't?"
"Nope," she shakes her head. "Even if it -could- brainwash people, it's nothing so conveinent as to work over the phone."
"Oh. Okay then."

Thank you God for sending the taxi before things got too awkward.


>quiet taxi ride
>talk about _______

>>47246028
>talk about what exactly faceless would go for in her room. Gabby's consoles? If he wanted to send a message to Gauthier wouldn't it be funnier to wreck Kevin's car?

>>47246028
>talk about _______

I, Cecile, wish to spend time with my family. I hope I can spend time with my family before they have to leave.

Yes I know they're "not even weeds", shut up murdervoice. I love my family.

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Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh I'm so stupid I know I could have figured out a better way to word that without accusing him outright and now Charlotte's sure to think that I'm a jerk since she adores her father probably even more than I do my own and she's looking at me now what the hell am I supposed to-

"It's okay," Charlotte says as she reaches towards my head and begins running her fingers through my hair.

And then I realize that she's fixing my hair from when my father ruffled it and I start feeling even more awkward.


>[1/?]

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>>47246299

"I'm a jerk," I mumble.
"Hm?" Charlotte continues to fix my hair. "No you're not."
"Yes I am. I never see my parents and they're in town but instead of spending time with them I've been goofing off with you like I always do."
"......"

Charlotte places her hands on her lap and takes a deep breath.

"Sorry, I didn't even consider..." she sighs. "All I've been thinking about for the past two days is about how worried I am for Gabrielle and Milla and Loki and Rhaccy and how much I want to tear that man apart for what he did to you, I completely ignored your own family situation."
"Wha-" I stare at her. "H- hey, you're not the one who's done anything wrong!"

I'm the one who's been neglecting my family, not you!


>[2/?]

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>>47246375

you neglect everything

your friends

your family

your plants

the only thing you do not neglect is that which communes with the lesser

your true priority is sating your lust for that weed

hedonist

"Dammit, shut up..." I growl, clutching my head.
"Cecile!?"

I feel an arm wrapping around me.

"N- no, I'm fine," I mumble. "I'm not the one you need to be worrying about right now."
"Yes you clearly are," Charlotte replies. "We can turn right around and take you back home if you want."
"Really, it's okay," I say. "I just gotta work out my priorities, that's all."


>[3/?]

>>47246481
>[4/4]

I continue feeling crappy for a good while longer, and it takes the taxi stopping in front of the hotel to finally snap me out of my funk. Mostly.

But since just moping around never helped anyone do anything ever, I slide out of the taxi and thank the cabbie and follow Charlotte inside the building.

"Four hours..." Charlotte mutters to herself as she looks at her phone.
"Until sunset?" I ask.
"Yeah," she nods. "In the event that this is dealt with early, did you want to head back to your place?


>yeah, that's probably for the best
>no, I'll stick around here tonight regardless

>>47246618
>no, I'll stick around here tonight regardless

>>47246618
>yeah, that's probably for the best

>>47246618
>no, I'll stick around here tonight regardless

Even if we win we might have to put up with some of Faceless' friends after. If he's hitting us up tonight that means he's confident he could beat whatever branches we throw at him.

That's unnerving.

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>>47244471
Bumping for question time before I go to bed.

>>47244471
>I just finished Majikoi and thought it was a solid 8/10. Is Majikoi S worth playing if I liked the first?
Yup, they're all pretty solid.

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"No," I shake my head. "I'll stick around here regardless."
"But I could always call a-"
"Really, it's fine," I say. "For all we know, even if things go exactly as planned we might end up having to deal with some of Faceless's friends afterwards or... any number of horrible things. It's better if I stick with you tonight at the very least since I'm the only one out of all of us who can do longrange stuff."

yes

night will become day

such is the light that shines within us

"Geh," Charlotte grimaces. "I hadn't even considered that. Okay, I won't press the issue any more."

She then takes my hand and we head on towards the elevator. And I am SO incredibly grateful that I don't have to deal with a certain annoying creeper along the way. I guess he must be off today. Or maybe he got transferred to a different hotel.

I really hope it's that second one.


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>>47246877

One short elevator ride to the 17th floor later, Charlotte just about sprints to her suite's door and hurries inside. I don't even bother to try and keep up with her, instead walking at my usual pace.

Because screw it, I've been on my feet for most of the day.

When I do make it inside, I'm met with the adorable sight of Charlotte kneeling on the floor while hugging Milla. I'd totally take a picture if I didn't think that doing so would ruin the moment.

"I missed you too!" Charlotte giggles while petting the LOUDLY purring cat. I can actually feel it through the floor. "Were you good for Gabrielle? Hmm?"

Milla responds by licking her face. It's both cute and disgusting.


>[2/?]

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>>47247007
>[3/3]


"I was wondering when you two were gonna get back," a cute, slightly annoyed voice calls out.

Interrupting the heartwarming scene, Gabrielle enters the room with Shary in tow... and Loki comfortably nested on her head. I guess both of the Gauthier sisters have mastered the art of being both adorable and strange.

"Have fun on your date?" she asks, glancing at both of us.
"Mostly," I reply.
"Unfortunately, it was cut short by you-know-who," Charlotte says, rolling her eyes as she stands back up.
"Yeah, Daddy just got done telling me about it," Gabrielle replies.


>temporary relaxation time
>super business time

>>47247068
>>super business time

He is still just going to rob a bank.

>>47247068
>>temporary relaxation time
Let’s be serious when IRene comes over.

>>47247068
>temporary relaxation time`

>>47247068
>Stick:caltrops near all the walls.

Alright, that's it for this thread. I've thankfully been able to get some of my writing groove back so with any luck I'll be fully back to form next time.

The next thread will be on Sunday night, barring the usual disclaimer.


and now questions

>>47247161
No questions. Thank you for the thread.

>>47247161
Why do you continue to post this on /tg/ since we already have /qst/ with tons of neat mechanics?

>>47247188
>Why do you continue to post this on /tg/ since we already have /qst/ with tons of neat mechanics?
Because fuck that noise, I refuse to support it in any way.


And now I sleep. Thanks for playing!

For further questioning:
http://maouzenigame.tumblr.com/

Game production blog:
https://studioarchelon.wordpress.com/

>>47247188
/tg/ is still better for questing.