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PREVIOUSLY ON SHIOKARAIKEN NO DENSETSU

ThatBaka:
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Lucy:
and there was much rejoicing
Tokens dropped onto map 'Cobblestone2Revengeance' by player Agi (Player)

Cheryl:
Aqualad pissed me the fuck off, so I punched him through a goddamn building.

Charlotte:
Marian totally won via chance time

Sialia:
I'm gonna go listen to Linkin Park ;_;
Charlotte: (( fuuuuuuck, my stomach's fucking up majorly ))
Charlotte: (( be Arby's ))
AND NOOOOOOOW

ThatBaka:
better unfuck it quik
Rosalinda : (( new day right? ))

ThatBaka:
Yup. Today in school you have track in gym, so that's all kinds of lovely.

D. Richard:
Additionally, the Doctor seems slightly beat up today, wearing a bandage over his head. Nonetheless, he's still as lively as ever.

Cheryl:
Healed up!
Charlotte: (( I need to start some sort of log, figure out what on earth it is that's giving me these awful stomach pains ))
Charlotte: (( but yeah I'm good for now ))

Lyric:
and Lyric seems to be up at another ungodly early time, brewing up some coffee for herself and maybe you if you ask nicely. "You seemed awfully tired yesterday. What on earth did you get yourself into?"

Rosalinda :
Linda did her usual morning routine in order to prepare for school. "Hmmm...Sialia, you'll be good while I'm gone right?"

Sialia:
Sialia chews some bubble gum, lazily gazing at the TV. "Huh? Oh right, you still do that whole 'school' thing. Knock yourself out, it's not like I'll throw a party or anything anytime soon."

Cheryl:
Cheryl is awake, but still lazily sprawled out all over her bed. She replies with a muffled "Mrrrrftttt..." before throwing the pillow off her and rolling onto her back. "Some fuckin' smartass punks were beatin' up on that old guy from the hotsprings, so I kicked the shit out of them." She pauses for a moment, "...got hit in the head with a pipe a couplea times but nothin' too bad."

Lyric:
"Man from the hotsprings huh? Sounds fairly familiar..." Lyric begins to think to herself. "I was asked to kill someone like that back when I was on Zhen's side. Are they really still at it...?"

Lyric:
She shakes her head, and scratches a few tufts of her hair. "Oh, that's all in the past anyway. You shouldn't push yourself too hard...you never know just what lies in the base bellies of the woods here. Or streets...as they may be."

Rosalinda :
"Ehhh, maybe you should go to school too. >:"

Rosalinda :
Linda says that jokingly

Sialia:
Sialia puffs her cheeks. "I know I'm dumb. I'm fine just where I am."

Cheryl:
"If I didn't push myself to my hardest, I'd have been dead a long fuckin' time ago."

ThatBaka:
ALSO ALSO I SHOULD PROBABLY MENTION THIS AS THIS IS KINDA IMPORTANT

Charlotte:
AW SHIT

Charlotte:
At some point in the morning, in the halls, Charlotte meets Jimbles on her way to her next. "So, how did your shadow hunting go? I wouldn't have tried looking at night, if I were you. It would be far too easy to lose track of it." She doesn't know how seriously to take his claims, so adopts a hint of sarcasm.

ThatBaka:
Joel isn't home now, and hasn't been since last night. He left you a note and some bagged lunches, mostly for the kid.

ThatBaka:
The note says something among the lines of "I won't be home tonight; Don't panic, I'll be home soon! If I don't arrive in time though, feel free to go through these leftovers from the last meeting party."

Charlotte:
Oh, a note for me

Rosalinda :
"Hehe, I'm only joking. Anyway, help yourself to whatever in the house, but make sure you clean up after yourself. And if you decide to leave, make sure you LOCK the door."
Thrice has connected.
Charlotte: (( howdy ))
Thrice:
Course the one day you guys manage to start before 12 AM is the one day I don't get back till 8:30

Charlotte:
The note's not really much for Charlotte to worry about, but she takes note of it anyway

Jimbles:
"Neeeer! I can feel that hint of sarcasm in your voice from anywhere! It's true you know!" Jimbles adopts a more serious stance. "I do clearly need a change in strategy though..."

Sialia:
"Awlright, but don't be too late if you don't want that box of creme rolls to disappear behind your back." Sialia blows a bubble while begrudgingly dealing with daytime TV

Charlotte:
"...so what is it, exactly, that you think you saw? You were a bit rushed yesterday and not making a lot of sense. It wouldn't be the first weird thing that popped up around here."

Rosalinda :
*Sigh* "Call my cell if you need me!" Linda says as she heads out the door.

Jimbles:
"Hmmph." the nerd crosses his arms. "It was a shadow...thing. Looked really annoying, and it would be if it wasn't also simultaneously a deadly specimen to observe."

Jimbles:
"The thing played dirty too! Who does he think he is, using my mommy as a meatshield like that! I'll never forgive the bastards!"
Rosalinda : (( hmm what's my morning class again ))

Cheryl:
Cheryl manages to crawl out of bed and into the "main room" of the apartment. She rubs her eyes groggily before sighing, "Got any plans?"
Charlotte: (( I dunno, TWILT, but it's probably in the log of the first Wrath of Skool ))

Lyric:
Lyric claps her hands merrily. "Ah, yes! There is a bookstore around here, is there not? I figured I should replenish my foggy memory with the nearby records to get my mind going."
Darius: (( get off my property Charlotte, you're cramping my style ))
Charlotte: (( I am off your property ))
Charlotte: (( oh, right ))
Charlotte: (( there you go ))

Cheryl:
"Bookstore? I guess, yeah.."
Charlotte: (( Stomach's stabbing me in the, well, stomach again, brb ))

Lyric:
Lyric frowns slightly. "Do you not like books? They are often very insightful into the workings of our world you know!"

Lyric:
"From what I remember, the best models of English writing are Shakespeare and the Old Testament, especially the book of Job, the Psalms, the Proverbs, Ecclesiastes.... and the Song of Solomon.... I'm sure many more works would uncover themselves in my mind in due time..."

Cheryl:
"...yeaaah, I'd rather wait for the movie version, but that's just me."

ThatBaka:
and last I checked it was Rosalinda : 1st Art 2nd Math 3rd Film 4th Drama 5th English 6th Band 7th Gym

ThatBaka:
whilst charlotte's is Charlotte: 1st Math 2nd English 3rd Gym 4th Economics 5th World History 6th Band 7th German

Darius:
As for Darius, he has a lot looming over him today. He starts with rigging up some...company for Rosa, while he's gone - remove the stink and the ability to kill everything in a ten mile radius from that Mandrake, and it should be good to go. Maybe he'll cook up something a little later, too... But not now, since he has an appointment with a deranged television host that he has to rig in his favour.
Darius: (( Linda just only has two actual classes ))
Rosalinda : (( I completed all my mandatory classes in my junior years (D) ))
Charlotte: (( okay, back ))

Mandrake:
The Mandrake now has its vocal chords severely crippled. It can make little squeaky sounds now, but at least it won't kill everyone with its scream upon startling it. It seems to take this development shockingly well.

Charlotte:
"Using your mother as a meatshiel- what are you talking about?! You were attacked in your home?"

Marian:
Marian yawns to herself. "Don't let me get in your way. You're in real need of another womanly touch around this house....lab....mansion place anyway."
Charlotte: (( another indeed, he already HAD like 80 ))

Jimbles:
"Eeech...yeah, that's the gist of it. Slimy little slimeball isn't it? Then again, I had something he needed...and the bastard got away with it too! Argh! Just thinking about it really dusts my doilies!"

Rosalinda :
Linda headed towards her art class...which as far I as remember, I think she shares with Reis, but not entirely sure.

Darius:
"Hm..maybe I should do this in bulk. They don't really need the scream for what I use them..." At Marian's words, the man comes out of his fog, "Eh, what do you mean by that?"

Reis:
"Oh my god Linda! There you are! I think we're in a dire emergency right now!" Reis speaks to you under a slight fit of panic

Rosalinda :
"E-eh? What happened?"

Lyric:
"Ah come on. It'll be a learning experience..." Lyric moves on outside, to wherever she remembered the library was located.

Reis:
"Merci has gone crazy! Just this morning she bought me lunch after I mentioned that I dropped it on the way here!"

Clockwork Angel:
Clockwork bobs over sinisterly, "Yes, whatever DO you mean by that? Am not I enough?"

Cheryl:
With a sigh, Cheryl follows Lyrics out into the streets, muttering under her breath.

Charlotte:
"That's very serious... she's okay, right?" Charlotte thinks of the girl's father a wide-eyed Wyatt had mentioned got killed not too long ago...

Reis:
"Merci NEVER falls for that 'I dropped my lunch' bit!"
Charlotte: (( Oh shit it's four-way split I'm so sorry Tirk ))
Clockwork Angel: (( don';t worry he can't have as much of a headache as I do ))
Clockwork Angel: (( he'll be fine ))

Marian:
"Tsk tsk. You're nice and all, but you're just a little tyke. Even with all these contraptions and whachamacallits, there's no denying this place could still use a bit of sprucing up."

Rosalinda :
"....that is a little strange, but mmaayybe she's just being nice today? :x"

Jimbles:
"Yeah, just barely. Hmmph! Thankfully, I managed to scare the thing away, but it just up and ran like a coward!"

Reis:
"Listen Linda. There's being 'nice' and then there's being 'completely inhuman.'" Reis begins biting her fingers. "What if she's planning something? Something sinister?"

Clockwork Angel:
"Hrngh...I see how it is. Fine! Do whatever it is you plan to do."

Darius:
"A word of warning: In the main rooms of the lab, or my study, don't touch anything that doesn't look extremely dangerous, because it is."

Marian:
The life-challenged singer gives a playful curtsey. "I find you will not be disappointed when you come back...provided I don't get distracted for too long."
Charlotte: (( From what I remember OOC, Jimbles is talking himself up quite a bit here (waiting) ))
Charlotte: (( but fair enough ))

Lyric:
Lyric moves through the slightly slightly chilly november weather, doing surprisingly well at remembering which way is which....but even that wasn't enough to save her from a surprise divebomb from above.

Rosalinda :
"Oh come it's just Merci. You guys made up right?"

Charlotte:
"I'll definitely keep an eye out for it."
Rosalinda : (( annd brb eating ))

Tel:
"AAAHAAAAAAAAAAAH! THERE YOU ARE!" Tell yells at the top of her lungs as she finally pins down the culrpit she was looking for all that time.

Lyric:
"Ooww oww....please let go of me, you smell like dairy products..."

Cheryl:
"Oi! The hell're you do-oh right, you did sorta steal her most prized possession there, Lyric."

Darius:
"I've no choice but to look forward to it, so I do. Now, come on, Angel, we must be going. Hope to see you later, Marian. Oh, and make sure the patient is comfortable while I'm gone."

Reis:
"Well yeah but...normally we had THAT kind of relationship. I'd act crude and annoying, while she acted like the straight woman and put up with my bullshit while secretly putting me down in her head...This all seems like such a sudden change of pace."

Lyric:
"I....probably don't have whatever it is you're talking about. I'm deeply sorry. Now please don't crush my ribcage in."

Cheryl:
"Yeah, that'd be nice if you got off her, lady. Besides, I thought I gave you money for that bread anyway. . ."

Tel:
"It's okay. You were terrible at stealing my possessions anyway. It's really just the thoguht of it all..."

Rosalinda :
"Ehhh doesn't seem to be anything to overeact over...maybe, you should try being generous to her too?" :x

Reis:
"Guuh..." Reis forcibly bites her upper lip. "Fine, maybe you're right...but things feel kinda strange lately..."

Reis:
"And besides, at least I got a free lunch out of it!" Reis holds up a now emptied bag

Reis:
"Eeeh? What happened to it?!"

Slow Ride:
*burp*

Reis:
"Uwwaaaaa...."

Rosalinda :
"....gaaah, it's that thing from before!" Linda prepares a folding chair to smack it. "Put it away Reis! Put it away!"

Darius:
And so Darius gathers up a bunch of inventions of his - rapid air purifier, some immune system lowering capsules, and that knife, just in case, among others, and heads over to...Holy Loly Square? Wherevre the hell this meeting is supposed to be, in order to rig the arena for himself.

ThatBaka:
and a slight brb on my end here

Reis:
"It's okay. It just does that on occasion...gets real annoying" Reis puts a finger to her chin. "Speaking of which, I wonder what's up with Merci's phantasm anyay...I never even knew she had one until recently!"

Cheryl:
"Better." Cheryl extends her hand out to Lyric to help her up

Rosalinda :
"Hahaha yeah please just keep it under control, it scares me from last time ._."

Rosalinda :
"And yeah, I didn't know she had one either...she just kinda brushed it off when I asked her about it now that I think of it. It's called a replicant by the way."

Tel:
"Nyeh." Tel lets her deathgrip on Lyric go. "Where on earth are you headed to with this thief anyway? I just got lucky meeting up with you after a such a nice session of freerunning."

Reis:
"Whatever you wanna call it, they're weird as hell. I think we should look a bit more into them if we know what's good for us..."

Cheryl:
"We're going to the. . .ughhhhhh. . .library." Cheryl says this in such a drawn out way that it sounds like it physically pains her.

ThatBaka:
The 'directions' you got lead you to a joint over in Holyday Park, a game center called Bumstead Arcade. It's kinda empty-ish at these early hours, but it's still open.

ThatBaka:
@Thrice of course

Tel:
"The Library, huh? Gotta say, I didn't take you for the academic type. I really misjudged you, y'know."

Lyric:
"I-I'm sorry if I really did hurt you in the past though....believe me, I know not of what I did..."

Rosalinda :
"Oh trust me I am. We're not the only ones I'm sure..."

ThatBaka:
and now the map is conveniently right there

Reis:
"Hmm..." Reis thinks wearily and gets back to work

ThatBaka:
now what was the other class you wanted to do, also Charlotte where r u

Cheryl:
"That'd be her. I ain't into books much."

Darius:
Darius looks around the arcade and mutters to himself, "Are they nuts... Anything done here would be public."

Rosalinda :
I got math with Merci next
Charlotte: (( I replied to Jimbles ages ago, but that conversation's more or less over anyway I guess ))

ThatBaka:
In the arcade, there is a single machine still being played by a sole person, or rather kid, a really short one at that.

Clockwork Angel:
"Ooh, yes, and someone could be hurt! Oh, but there is no use pining about it."
Charlotte: (( guess I may as well move on to either gym for the daily Juarez gag or the talk with Dick ))
Clockwork Angel: (( which map am I supposed to be on now ))

ThatBaka:
She's just far away from you enough to not particularly notice you, at least she's too drawn into the game to care.

ThatBaka:
and on cobblestone

Juarez:
"TAKIN' YOU PUNKS DOWN!" an infuriated Juarez jogs like a frieght train over the other goons in the class, mowing them down without honor or remorse.

Jimbles:
"NeEeEEEEeeeeEEeeeerrrr!" Jimbles tries running from the boulder of anger, Indiana Jones style, but is effortlessly knocked into the air as Juarez passes through

Charlotte:
I DON'T THINK THAT'S HOW TRACK IS SUPPOSED TO WORK

Juarez:
You now proceed to run neck and neck with Juarez, growing closer to the finish line. The fact that you've even managed to make it this far is nothing more than a grave insult to the Juar Car.

Charlotte:
NO SERIOUSLY THIS IS RUNNING OF THE BULLS

Mercedes:
"Hiiiii~" Mercedes scoots over to you during downtime in Math class. "How was your day? You look kinda tired out, what with those bags under your eyes...You should always get plenty of sleep, every day! It's worked wonders for me!" Mercedes flicks her hair, sending an array of beauty sparkles flying everywhere.

Juarez:
"*HUFF HUFF* SO THIS IS HOW YOU'RE GOING TO PLAY, HUH? WELL I SEE HOW IT IS!"

Juarez:
 1 FS used! Initiative (1d8): 3 + 0 = 3 Control (1d6): 5 + 0 = 5

Charlotte:
"I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT, STAY AWAY FROM ME"

Charlotte:
 1 FS used! Initiative (1d8): 1 + 0 = 1 Control (1d8): 4 + 1 = 5
Charlotte: (( mhm ))

Juarez:
"BUWOOOOO!" Juarez dashes forth like a horse, attempting to bump you off the track with his mighty girth

Charlotte:
Charlotte uses 3 Fighting Spirit!
Charlotte: (( I suppose I'm using evasion then ))

Juarez:
« 1d6+2 = 4 + 2 = 6 » "GET OUT DA WAY!"
Charlotte: (( saaad ))

Juarez:
You are made yet another victim of Juarez'

Juarez:
s might, and are sent flying over directly to where Jimbles is

Rosalinda :
"Heeey Merci...you seem awfully...peppy today."

Juarez:
However, while doing such, Juarez's shoe catches slightly on your laces, causing him to trip over the finishing line. He still won but...at what cost?

Charlotte:
"Kyaaaaaah!" Charlotte's hurled through the air, and adds yet another reason to her list of why she needs to get back to private school.

Juarez:
"I WILL NOT STAND FOR THIS HUMILIATION AGAIN!" He yells upon crossing the line

Jimbles:
"Oh hey there Charlotte. Fancy meeting you up here. Lovely weather tonight, ain't it?"

Charlotte:
"Ahaha...this guy's going to kill us, isn't he?"

Lyric:
"Oh don't worry, I'll be quick. Hey, you said you met up with that guy from the Hot Springs before, didn't you? I should probably apologize to him as well. How about we go there after I pick up some books?"

Cheryl:
"Ehhhh...I dunno how good of an idea that'd be, he didn't seem like he wanted anything to do with me. And by probable extension you."

Jimbles:
"Don't worry, you'll get used to it after a while. Oh hey look we're finally descendin- OOF!" You fall on top of the nerd on the football field.
Cheryl: (( Jimbles: YOU"RE BENDING IT! D:" ))
Charlotte: (( naw ))

Mercedes:
"Who? Me? Peppy isn't the right word for it. I've just been in a...teehee, good mood lately. I mean, how couldn't I? Everything is back in order again, things feel right again, and my daddy is such a wonderful person. I feel like sharing this love with everyone I can, lest I let it go to waste~,"

Charlotte:
*oof* "Urgh... I hope you're right, if nothing else he'll run out of bones to break eventually.."
Darius: (( back ))

Lyric:
"Hmm, perhaps...I still feel like it's a real load on my back...but there are many other loads too. Guess we should hit the books right now."

Rosalinda :
"Hehehe, well that's nice to hear everything's going well...heard you bought Reis lunch this morning."
Darius: (( now if I only knew that random little girl was at all important ))

Cheryl:
"Well if it'd make ya feel better, guess we can head over there after. Got nothin else to do."

Tel:
"Just don't start making out with eachother or anything. For some reason that happened the last two times I went there and it felt really weird."

Mercedes:
"I did? Oh yes! I did! Poor girl dropped it on the way here. I mean, she usually uses that excuse when she just plain old forgot it at home, but I'm sure she was extra sincere this time! I really do hope she appreciates my act of kindess!"

Charlotte:
She gets up off her gangly companion and pulls him to his feet. "Now come on, I think he's standing up! "

Darius:
Well, there's only really one thing to do when the battleground is a freaking arcade that will no doubt be filled with people - rent the place out so no fuckhead kids can interfere.

Cheryl:
"...at the library?"

Tel:
"I meant the hot spring, but I honestly wouldn't be surprised if it happened there too."

Rosalinda :
"...Okay who are you, and what you done with the real Merci?" Linda says jokingly...but she is abit curious about Merci's newfound personality...

Cheryl:
"Well okay...let's get going then."

Darius:
And so, Darius walks past the girl, presumably to some manager's office, cause, well, it can't be in the direction HE came from. "Really..what on earth were they planning."

ThatBaka:
There's nobody in the manager's office, it seems the only person there is just the currently distracted girl.

ThatBaka:
There are at least some papers signifiying a manager of sorts does exist. His name is Warra Warbsdien for some reason.

Mercedes:
"Hoho, the real Mercedes is always here, believe me. Aren't I allowed to simply be happy with things again? I have no reason to be so uptight and bland lately, so why act as such?"

Jimbles:
"NNEEEERR" and now I think you do things with Dr. Dick at this point

Darius:
Darius stares slack-jawed around the room, processing the sheer stupidity of this all, "...some sort of sick joke, it has to be. Fine, I won't take blame for any casualties."

Rosalinda :
"Ehhhh, guess you're right. Kinda like this "new" you. Anywaayy, gotta figure out how to solve this equation; mind giving me a little help?"

Lyric:
Lyric browses through a diverse array of books from all around the world. "Oooh! So many of them! Where has this place been all my life?!"

Cheryl:
Cheryl stares at the little kiddie table in abject horror, "Chroist almighty this place is for babies..." she mutters under her breath.

Lyric:
In the far corner is a small man draped in a hooded cloak, an obvious attempt to conceal his identity, as he digs through a book far too large for just his hands to hold.
Charlotte: (( go kick him in the nuts ))

Lyric:
"Alright, think I got everything I wanted. See anything you'd like too? If not, I'll just check out and leave."
Cheryl: (( My interest is piqued. ))

Clockwork Angel:
"Oooh, but maybe they will help us if I ask? Oh, but I get ahead of myself! What could they do, in the end?"

Cheryl:
Cheryl cautiously approaches the cloaked figure, trying her best to not make it seem like she's trying to figure out who they really are. . .
tirkaroKujo:
The figure turns his head at you and sighs, groaning out a "Yeah, you probably know it's me, don't you? I didn't really wanna bother you." in a familiar prepubescent voice.
Darius: (( is Charlotte's little brother just the big bad or something did I miss anything here ))
Charlotte: (( why do you think dad left him all those lunches ))
Charlotte: (( he has to grow ))
Darius: (( i don't even know what you mean by that ))
Charlotte: (( right, you were gone ))
Charlotte: (( dad deserted us and left us a million food ))

Mercedes:
Merci happily helps you out with those gosh darn equations
Charlotte: (( a -million- food ))

Darius:
Well, with that out of the way, may as well go talk to the only thing left in the room, "Excuse me, miss, but please, may I ask you to leave?"
Darius: (( and I'm currently cooking supper so you guys should feel free to do whatever while I AFK on-and-off ))

???:
*Bewpbewpbewp* Your slight remark just distracted the girl moderately enough to throw off her record-shatting run of Pac Man Jr. She takes an angry bite out of her pocky and snaps back to reality.

Glenn:
The boy takes off the hood, still trying to stay slightly incognito. "We're not -quite- enemies yet, are we?"

Cheryl:
"Nothin' says we have to be." Cheryl replies with a shrug, "But if it has to be that way. . .then not yet, at least." She glances down at what the young boy is reading, "Researching, I assume?"

Glenn:
"Yeah....don't think I'm allowed to tell you the details, but it's some scripture out of a really old book. Believe it's Japanese in origin."

Rosalinda :
Guess I got film next

Glenn:
"*Sigh* These past few days have been so amazingly long...yesterday was especially brutal. I don't think I wanna go into it so soon..."

Rosalinda :
Linda is really thankful as Merci helps her out with this goddamn equation as the bell rings.

Cheryl:
"Tch, you're tellin' me. Feels like it's been weeks. Nearly got killed yesterday myself. Or maybe it was two days ago now...can't even keep track."

Darius:
"Sorry for throwing you off your game, I know how that feels...but this is important."

D. Richard:
And so statistics comes to a merciful end, and of course the Doc stops you before you even have a chance to ask him what's up. "Real, real sorry about yesterday. Seems your ol' doc can't stay out of trouble for long!"

???:
"Yeah yea, I heard you." She snaps off a piece of the chocolate snackoo. "So, whaddya wanna do with my arcade anyway?"

Charlotte:
"It's no trouble, I called at a bad time it seems. My apologies for that." She sighs. "I've had no luck so far on setting up a meeting, but believe me, I'm working on it!"

Glenn:
"I've been personally trying my best to see that everyone makes it through this mess in one piece. It's amazing, but there are outer forces that can tangle up even Casey....Casey...." Glenn sighs to himself.

Cheryl:
Cheryl clenches her fist instinctually at the name drop, "So shit's gonna get even worse when these forces get involved is what you're sayin? The worst has yet to come?"
Darius: (( and I should be back permanently ))

D. Richard:
"Ahaaaaah, well I commend your devotion. Who was that guy you needed me to speak with anyway? I'd like to know just what the heck it is I'm getting into first of all!"
Darius: (( course, I'm now EATING, so there's that ))

Charlotte:
"I did mention his name before, didn't I?" Well, I suppose it doesn't matter. His name is Darius, he's... well, I'm discovering a more and more eccentric genius of sorts."

Glenn:
"Hah...well that's one way to take things. But what I really meant was that for the longest time, Casey was out of comission. Thankfully me and some other person broke him out from Penguin's grasp...but that also means nothing's gonna stop him from taking on whatever request he can. We still haven't found the Psychic Wars, you see..."

D. Richard:
"Names are one thing, but to be a truly eccentric is another. Just what kind of game is he playing here?"

Darius:
"Your arcade? I suppose, with the manager out, it's anyone's arcade now."

Charlotte:
"What do you mean?"

???:
"I AM the manager here, dumbass. Who do you think you are?" The young girl checks her watch. "Ooooooh....right."

Cheryl:
"I can't imagine there'd be a lotta shit about stuff relevant to you in this library."

???:
"See, I bought this place out a few months ago. Won it in a...'game' you can say. Suppose I'm kind of a collector."

Clockwork Angel:
"Ooh, he thinks he's a lot of things! But most people don't agree, and think he's OTHER things! Would you like to hear them?"

Glenn:
"Not much honestly, but there's very few things relevant to me in general. Still, I was just learning these silly olden rituals as part of a mission. They're really confusing..."

Lyric:
Lyric grows impatient, then notices who it is you were talking to all this time. "Glenn? Is that you?" She becomes slightly scared.

Darius:
"No, no, Angel! That's not what we're here for. So YOU'RE the manager? You can't be more than fifteen? Eh, I guess that's not important. I could have run such I place at that age. But, I'd like to rent this establishment for the day."

Glenn:
"??? Oh. It's the other Cheryl. Heard you escaped from Zhen's place. He doesn't really like that, y'know..."

D. Richard:
"I mean, just what is it he wants? Behind every weirdo is a motivation, and sometimes those motivations paint a clear picture...for better or for worse."

Cheryl:
"Hrmm...why am I not surprised that you two know each other..."

???:
"Now why the hell do you wanna do that? That sounds completely pointless! The machines are only 25 cents a pop, if you need change I have a change machine right here."

Lyric:
"He's...a servant of Zhen, is he not?"

Darius:
(Well now what...) While thinking about how to spin this particular story, he remembers Clockwork's appearance toward the everyday man..or girl, as the case may be, "Well, I'd like to hold my little sister's birthday party here, you see."

Charlotte:
"Oh, well... I'm not sure, obviously he's interested in bringing the three pieces together, but... if I had to guess, he's just curious to see what would happen. He's not the power-hungry type, I wouldn't be doing this if he was."

Cheryl:
"...that I didn't know."

???:
"Your little sister looks ugly and full of spikes and floaty and weird. Either you're a terrible big brother or I'm gonna have to call past your bluff."

Glenn:
"Well, it's not so much that I work for Zhen...as much as it is that I'm Casey's partner...who does, in fact, work for Zhen..."

Glenn:
"I'd rather he not go down this path, but I will still stand by him, no matter where he goes..."

Cheryl:
"...well throw another thing onto the list of shit that man does to piss me off."

Darius:
"...what? You can--Wait, what did you say?! Oh, Christ almighty, you shouldn't have said that." Darius backs up, slowly at first, then jumps back once he feels he's far enough away.

???:
Warra rubs her shoulder. "Yep. You're the dude all right. Figured you'd look kinda, I dunno...bulkier."
Clockwork Angel: (( back, also Charlotte hesitates about telling me his name ))
Clockwork Angel: (( but just tells him mine like nothing ))
Charlotte: (( You're heavily guarded, he's a schoolteacher ))
Charlotte: (( you're pretty safe (D) ))

D. Richard:
Richard closes his eyes, contemplating deep in thought. "I'll trust your judgement for now, buuuuut...." He continues to think. "Aw hell, even if push comes to shove, I should be prepared by now. Who knows, he probably knows SOMETHING of worth. Would probably be a lot safer than most of my other methods."
Charlotte: (( plus, you never ASKED to remain anonymous ))
Clockwork Angel: (( well, you never asked Darius not to kill you ))
Clockwork Angel: (( he still didn't kill you ))
Charlotte: (( that's a pretty flawed analogy, but alright ))

Warra:
"My name is Warra and I'm an ordinary teenage powergamer. I take it your name is Darius? Personally I'm more of an R-Type kinda girl, but that's just me."

Glenn:
"I wouldn't hold it entirely against him. He has his reasons, I swear...he doesn't doesn't want to disclose them..."

Darius:
"Uhh...." Darius is too busy watching Clockwork to truly hear what Warra's been saying, "Should you value your life, run. Quickly."
Darius: (( all dis AFK ))

Warra:
Warra keeps her hands in her pockets, twiddling a piece of pocky in her mouth.

Cheryl:
"Tch, sounds like him..."
Charlotte: (( Oh, right, it's my line. ))

Rosalinda :
*Still waiting for next class (waiting)*

Clockwork Angel:
Clockwork hasn't heard anything the girl's said since the "ugly" line, and has been shakily steaming and glowing, but she's finally reached her limit, "UGLY?! WEIRD?! I am ethereal, immanently graceful, ineffably wonderful! And you in your effrontery call ME ugly?! Fine! As an acting angel, it is my duty to show the sacriligeous their retribution!"

Glenn:
"I'm sorry, I'm not really doing much to justify myself, am I?" Glenn gets up and moves to another corner. "Hopefully not too much ugliness will come out of all this."
Clockwork Angel: (( and once again back there was a reason I said it'd be tough to do the match on Wednesday this was it, though I hopefully should be okay now, hopefully, maybe ))

ThatBaka:
And nah, we'll just skip to whatever is a more important class

Charlotte:
"What other methods would those be, if you don't mind me asking? I assume last night's... whatever it was was a result of one of them? It certainly couldn't have been from grading papers."

Cheryl:
"...it's pretty much unavoidable at this point, kid. With the way this city is, someone's getting hurt. And that's not a threat from me..." Cheryl pauses for a moment and stares at the ground, "That's...that's just knowing how things go around here."

Warra:
Warra continues to glare uncaringly. "Sorry, I really don't care about you at all. Can you let us two talk in peace?"

Charlotte:
"...speaking of, you still don't have our tests from last week graded, do you?"

Rosalinda :
Technically there's lunch, but if you want, the next important class I believe is either 4th or 5th period with drama and english respectively, and Reis and Merci are in the same class in one of them

D. Richard:
"Basically I tried to uncover a bit more about this whole Shiokaraiken nonsense. Ended up figuring out quite a bit, but I clearly wasn't the only one around looking for this information. I should be thankful I only made it out with some bumps and bruises."

D. Richard:
"And those tests should be ready by tomorrow. Had some technical difficulties with my workflow lately, see..."

Mercedes:
*5th period gooooo* "Well Reis? How was that lunch I so generously gave to you out of my well being?"

Reis:
"It was uh...really good, Merci! You should make lunch for me more often! Or uh, don't...if you don't wanna. That's perfectly fine too..."

Darius:
"You--you--are you TRYING to get us killed?! No no no no..." Darius begins to concentrate as hard as he can, in preparation for...something. "All right...my Replicant... Modus..." and back again god damn this is getting annoying

Rosalinda :
Linda gives a small thumbs up to Reis for being a good sport. "Haha, anyway, we're all still good for Saturday right?"

Charlotte:
"Oh right, that was one thing I managed to find out - Adel Zhen, Marian brought the name up... is that who you ran into?"

Warra:
Warra continues to get more annoyed than anything as she munches on more snackoos.

Glenn:
"*Sigh* I know that already Cheryl. But don't give up hope. You should never give up on the inner hope within everyone, as everybody has the same potential to shine and burn brightly. It's just that some don't know of it yet. Give it time, and I'm certain things will work out fine."

Glenn:
"Heh, that's what I've always told myself to get me through the days anyway. It's worked out kinda well for me."

Cheryl:
Cheryl is slightly taken aback from Glenn's comment, "That was...surprisingly confident coming from you. You've matured quite a bit already, kiddo..."

Clockwork Angel:
"You ignore an Angel's declaration, atop your prior sins?! Contrition, repentance, they are futile! You are mine to-" She hears Darius and flips around, "NO! She has defied me in the worst way! I shan't allow you to-" Unfortunately for the divine contraption, a mechanized, haven city appears around her and swallows her up.

D. Richard:
"Haaah, haaah....it kinda disturbs me how much people have gotten ahead of me. But yeah, about that Zhen...I learned he's in some way related to one of the original Shiokaraiken. Funny how that works, huh?"

Reis:
"Yeaah....saturday..." Reis gives off an air of slight nervousness.

Mercedes:
"But of course! How could I possibly turn down an offer like that?"

Darius:
"...Divina Tempus, Clockwork Angel, disengage. Modus Credo, Brought Up to Believe, engage! ...lucky timing." Darius turns to the re-haired girl as the new forme is being made, "You! Next time, how about not calling someone ugly to their face? Really, what if she'd been quicker on the draw?"

Rosalinda :
"hahaha yeahh....." Linda is starting to feel a little nervous herself. "Uhhh, you mind if a friend of mine might come along too? She's my roommate at the moment and she doesn't really have friends besides me, SOOOOO...."
Tokens dropped onto map 'Cobblestone2Revengeance' by player Thrice (Player)
Tokens dropped onto map 'Cobblestone2Revengeance' by player Thrice (Player)

Warra:
Warra takes out another chocolate snack and places it in her mouth. "I enjoy taking the piss out of self-conscious people anyway. It's the lowest form of empowerment, but it sure feels good."

Warra:
"But that wasn't my intention anyway. What I wanted to do, now...actually, I'm still wondering. Why on earth did you feel the need to wanna buy out my arcade first?"

Charlotte:
"Yes, she'd implied as much... hmm, give me some burning questions of your own, I'll see what I can do to get them answered. Even if I can't get the meeting set up, surely I can help you on that level."

BU2B:
The dissonant, cranky, near-organic contraption emerges from the metropolis and surveys his surroundings, "You couldn't have picked a less seedy place? You're doing something wrong. This is twice now you've called me into existence in two days' time and I couldn't be less happy about either."

Reis:
Reis kinda reels back from Merci's last comment. "N-no friends, huh? Is she one of those shut-ins who never leave the house or something? Wouldn't she be nervous?"

Mercedes:
"Oh bring whoever you want. The more the merrier I say!"

D. Richard:
"Right, well, I'm not sure if you know this, but..."

Darius:
"Quiet, you. You're only here because Angel blew a gasket." He turns his attention to the fifteenth red-haired girl to exist in this game, "Now, if you can see her, you can't be anyone ordinary. And since you're here... Here, ESPECIALLY, given what this is, tell me, what do the words 'Arcade Fire' mean to you?"

Rosalinda :
"Naaah, I wouldn't say that. She's just....kinda new to this whole friends things. She's a nice girl once you get to know her. I'm pretty sure you'd get along great with her Reis haha."

D. Richard:
"The Shiokaraiken all died out, as you'd know. It wasn't just a natural erosion though...very few left surviving descendents, and many records indicate they were all wiped out, somehow."

D. Richard:
"The most obvious question here of course is that someone...or perhaps something must be responsible for the premature wiping out of these legendary warriors. Be it a person or a sudden phenomenon..."

Warra:
"Yep. That's me. Or rather my Replicant's name, but I tend to use it for myself."

Warra:
"So that confirms it. You are indeed the man who I was looking for. Now..." Warra begins to step up close to you. "Seems you aren't one for a fair fight, are you?"

Charlotte:
Charlotte shakes her head. "That came up too, but she was very vague about it... she didn't know herself. It was something having to do with uniting all three pieces, and what happened after that... I guess it's one of the missing pages of history."
TWILT is disconnected.
TWILT has connected.

Darius:
"Astounding. Wasn't quick enough. Hm, I'd hoped to avoid a fight at all, if I could help it. The offer is still valid. But, that doesn't mean one should come unprepared. It's imperative to be ready for anything."

Reis:
"'Once you get to know her',,,,hmm...That's kind of ominous, but I'll take your word for it!"

Warra:
"Well me, I'm all about keeping things fair and even. There's no challenge otherwise, is there? My replicant is really strong, so I'll warn you of that ahead of time. No idea how yours works, but it probably doesn't compare."

BU2B:
"This would be the mountebank who staged that raucous event yesterday?"

D. Richard:
"All three pieces, huh...figured it'd have to do with the three parts, but I doubt that's the reason alone..."

D. Richard:
"If you figure something meatier about this out, don't hesitate to tell me. Things are only just getting interesting!"

BU2B:
"Must congratulate you, it got him hurt. Next time, though, do something the others can handle."

Mercedes:
"Oh I'm sure she's just lovely. You should show me to her sometime soon. I'm always up to meeting new friends!"

Darius:
"Shut it, Credo." "Look...Warra, would it be? That offer, the money, is up in the air. Or do you require some test of strength before your business dealings? I've met a few who did."

Charlotte:
"Probably not.. again, if I had to guess, it'd be one of those things where the wrong person got their hands on the complete set. If only we could crack into the Psychic Wars and figure out everything it knew, it's STILL not budging."

Warra:
Warra takes out a small game system. It's a relatively new one, seems to be the new color handheld SNK put out, but painted a blazing hot red with the words -ARCADE FIRE- emblazened across it. "Let's see if you're worthy. Well, here it is. Now let's see if you can TEST YOUR MIGHT against me."

Glenn:
"Huh? Really? Th-thanks...if I did, I never realized it." Glenn scratches his head. "I mean, of course. Guess there really is hope after all..."

Darius:
Darius works his mind around the new gadget, "A NGPC? And the logo, too. Hm, does your Replicant possess machines?"

Cheryl:
Cheryl grins, for some reason the socially awkward youngster amuses her. "That's more like your regular self." Cheryl then turns her attention to Lyric, "Well then, if you're done here, I guess we can head out."

BU2B:
"Glorious. You've won already, if that's so."

Lyric:
"Thank you. I'm very sorry Glenn, but I hope you realize it's somewhat unsafe for me to be around, well...many different people. But I'll cherish what little time we shared together anyway."

Glenn:
"I understand...Zhen is a scary man. A very, very scary man. But I'm sure you can outsmart him...somehow."

BU2B:
"Oh, that's right, you'll have a harder time with me than the others. It's a shame, we lucked out."

Cheryl:
"Well dropping a building on him didn't seem to do much, so I guess we'll have to do that then."

Lyric:
Lyric nods and moves out with Cheryl

Rosalinda :
"Hahaahaahaa...Are you SURE everything's okay Merci?"

Warra:
"Uuuh...that's one aspect to it, but not quite. It can only do this kind of thing with gaming devices, see."

Cheryl:
Cheryl gives Glenn her typical little half wave, "Take care, kid. Make sure you tell Casey my heart's still beatin'."

Warra:
"The NGPC makes for the best host anyway. Portable, and the graphics are a sharp 16 bit! Great battery life too, and the joystick is super badass."

Glenn:
Glen gives a smile and a nod, ensuring everything will turn out right. Hopefully.

Tel:
"Maaan, none of those books had any pictures in them. Bullshit!"

Darius:
"Then how'd you do all that with my system? Certainly seemed as if there was something in the computer, with that face and voice. Sorry, hacking was never my area of expertise."

D. Richard:
"Hmm, crack into the psychic wars, huh? Right, well, about that..."

D. Richard:
"Don't take my word for it, but I hear the Psychic Wars possesses, you could say...a mind of its own. Not sure how that works exactly, but..."

Mercedes:
"Hey, I told you. Couldn't be better. Do you really think I'm not allowed to be upbeat and positive about subjects anymore?"

Warra:
"You could say it was...kind of hacking. But really, what it was doing was closer to hacking not machines, but life itself."

Charlotte:
"...I suppose I hadn't realized just how far ahead I was on this, though it's good to have it confirmed. A friend of Rosalinda's said as much as well... add, well, whatever it was to the list of people I need to talk to..."

Warra:
Warra gets into a battle ready stance with her game system out. "Why don't you fight me and find out?"

Charlotte:
"While the Wars was in my possession, I COULD sense it getting angry with me at times."

Darius:
"Toying with life and souls, huh? We're similar, then. That's my second job." Darius doesn't change his stance at all, but Credo sharpens his eyes and sighs.

Rosalinda :
"it's not thatttt. It's really nice to see you happy and upbeat. It's..., well I don't mean to be rude, kinda sudden after what happened not tooo long ago..."

BU2B:
"Never can I relax. No, it can't be shopping, or working on those silly inventions, or, god forbid, conversation. The little 'angel' does all that. It's always this tomfoolery."

Mercedes:
"Ah, hung up on that, are we?" Mercedes clasps her hands together. "If anything, that incident drove me to take action. I shouldn't just wallow around in misery for so long, but rather I should go out and fix the misfortunes in my life myself. And with my newfound power, well...I did it. I fought what bothered me the most, and I won. It's euphoric."
Charlotte: (( She DEFINITELY killed her dad, then. ))

Darius:
"Can it. We have work to do."
Darius: (( aaaand I never did update his attacks ))
Darius: (( So hold on for a second ))
Cheryl: (( She's Tsubaki, she's probably getting the D from her dad, disgustingly enough. ))

Cheryl:
"Soooooo...hotsprings it is?"

Lyric:
"Of course, let us not hesitate. It can't go too bad...I hope."

Cheryl:
"Let's roll then."
Charlotte: (( I think it was established that she was getting unwanted D from her dad, yeah ))
Charlotte: (( which would be what she's resolved ))

Rosalinda :
...Linda ultimately smiles. "Well, that's really nice to hear. I'm glad we're friends.!" Linda says as she (attempts to) focus on her english essay.

Reis:
Reis looks slightly scared. "Y'know, I don't wanna sound nosey, but maybe it'd be a good idea to...check up on her sometime soon..." She whispers to you

Getsu:
You open the sliding door as the crusty old man welcomes you as he usually does. "Welcome to Chungyo springs, for three people that'll be- Oh good Izanagi, not again..." He rubs his forehead in an extended manner.

Rosalinda :
Linda whispers. "Maybe, but I don't make wanna make any rash actions just yet.."

Warra:
 1 FS used! Initiative (1d10): 6 + 0 = 6 1 FS used! Control (1d8): 8 + 0 = 8

Warra:
Warra holds her Neo Geo Pocket out, clicking on some of the buttons casually, still twiddling the pocky in her mouth. The idle animation is pretty casual-looking overall.
Darius: (( there that took a bit longer than I thought ))

Darius:
 2 FS used! Initiative (1d10): 4 + 0 = 4 Control (1d8): 2 + 2 = 4

D. Richard:
"Angry...this is an interesting development. Mind showing me a little more? I could do something with this..."

Cheryl:
"Oi, we ain't here for trouble, pops." Cheryl steps aside and motions for Lyric to step forward and explain the situation.
Charlotte: (( What's the Wars been like lately? The last update I got on it was prior to banishing Rosa's replicant ))

Darius:
Darius fiddles with his ring and adjusts his glove, before checking his PDA and looking up at his opponent, "Well, then? It's about time we get going."

Lyric:
"Uh, right...listen, I just wanted to apologize to you for before. It's something I need to owe up to and-"

Getsu:
"Oh spare me. I know where this is going. And I really don't care. Can't you leave me alone for two seconds? You and your...sister now it seems. Keh."

Warra:
"Keeeheeheee..." Warra stands in place, holding a turn.

Warra:
Warra uses 3 Fighting Spirit!
Tokens dropped onto map 'Cobblestone2Revengeance' by player TWILT (Player)
tirkaroKujo:
The last update on the Wars is that its eye is open and kinda back to normal

BU2B:
BU2B backs up, and attempts to suck all the oxygen from the girl's body, but doesn't follow up. Longer he fights, longer he's out, after all. Also because that would be an AC penalty. « 1d6+1 = 5 + 1 = 6 » From Control
BU2B: (( Shoulda spent FS, forgot I could do that, but ah well ))

Cheryl:
"She wants to apologize, pops. And she ain't my sister. It's. . .something a lot weirder, I think."
Charlotte: (( right, and I don't think Richard actually KNOWS I have the Wars, last I told him, I lost it after using it on Rosa (hmm) though maybe I'm reading too much into his statement ))

BU2B:
If that hits, it suppresses Specials, Supers, and MOvement, and Knocks her Down

BU2B:
If it misses I take a DS penalty to init next round, because Slow Recovery

Rosalinda :
Time goes by, and Linda keeps thinking to herself. Maybe she SHOULD ask about Merci's...replicant later in gym...

Warra:
That actually does meet Warra's Evasion, soo
BU2B: (( even on full defense and with 3 FS spent? god damn ))

Warra:
Oh it's not full defense
BU2B: (( guess she WASN'T preparing a charge move then ))

Warra:
she indeed was not

Warra:
it's something a bit weirder

BU2B:
Either way, it doesn;'t do any damage, so my turn's over. Not sure if that actually impacts her Control or not

Warra:
Not sure if it counts tho now that specials are surpressed
BU2B: (( It does have knockback, and knocks her down ))
BU2B: (( So take those into account ))

Warra:
"Huaaah!" Warra goes flying back into a wall, barely gasping for breath. She accidentally drops her NGCP on the ground in the process. She'd scream "Heeeey, no faiiir!" if she could.

BU2B:
"Feeling winded? Guess you can't prepare for that sort of technique."

Getsu:
"Don't think you're getting off the hook either...." Getsu lights up his cigar and takes a long drag. "I've heard about you a-plenty. Far more than I really should..." The man blows a puff of smoke.

Warra:
 Initiative (1d6): 2 + 0 = 2 Control (1d6): 2 + 0 = 2

Darius:
 1 FS used! Initiative (1d8): 5 + 0 = 5 Control (1d8): 1 + 2 = 3
Warra: (( now remind me, how long does this surpression last anyway ))
Timer reset! 99 seconds on the clock!
Timer falls from 99 to 98!
Darius: (( A five-count, at least 1 full turn ))

BU2B:
Credo gathers up the oxygen he tore out of his enemy, mixes it with his own power, and molds it into solid, glowing starlike gears, before sending them all spiraling into his opponent. Yes, it does have Pursuit

Getsu:
"At least, I did for a time. Ah, but who am I? I shouldn't be chatting down business. At least, I ASSUME you're here for business, aren't you?"

Darius:
Darius uses 2 Fighting Spirit!

BU2B:
« 1d6+1+2 = 1 + 1 + 2 = 4 »

BU2B:
well drat

Warra:
Can I even use FS while knocked down

BU2B:
CH, FR, and earns me 3 SE, if that manages to hit

BU2B:
Er, I think so? I'm not sure about your defenses, though

Warra:
they're baaad, so it probably hits
BU2B: (( You do usually suffer a DS penalty to init when you're knocked down though, I guess ))
BU2B: (( or maybe it's the turn after yo uget up, who knows ))

BU2B:
« 1d8 = 5 » damage then, not augmenting it

BU2B:
Also it has Harry

Warra:
Warra loses 5 hit points.

Charlotte:
"I'm afraid it's just been more of the same, lately - since using it on a dangerous replicant and its attempt to escape, the eye has been closed."

Darius:
and this time I'll actually keep track of my super energy! : )

Charlotte:
: )

Warra:
:}

Cheryl:
"Shit about me? Eh, not really here for 'business'."

D. Richard:
"Even so, I'm still fairly interested..." Richard rubs his fingers together.
Darius: (( You can still go, since you used your turn to get up last round ))
Darius: (( Or, uh, you could, had you not rolled 2 Control ))
Darius: (( So the turn's over I guess ))

Warra:
Warra puffs her cheeks angrily upon getting up. She'd probably have a whole slew of things to say if she could.
Darius: (( also you never posted a theme ))
Timer falls from 98 to 96!
Warra: (( it doesn't kick in for a while for a reason ))
Darius: (( guess it's Darius' theme for now then ))

Warra:
 Initiative (1d8): 4 + 0 = 4 Control (1d6): 4 + 0 = 4

Darius:
"I never did say I was weak, you know. You shouldn't have assumed that."

Darius:
 1 FS used! Initiative (1d10): 9 + 0 = 9 Control (1d8): 4 + 2 = 6

Charlotte:
"Alright, alright, but just for a moment, okay?" She retrieves the orb from her bookbag.

Warra:
Warra stands still and stares at you angrily
Darius: (( the d10 is cause the last attack had FAst Recovery, and I guess technically it should be 10 due to going first and hitting last time ))

Warra:
Warra uses 3 Fighting Spirit!

Warra:
She also properly takes up a rather angry defensive position

Darius:
"Now then, time to really put the hurt on you." Darius(and BU2B) moves forward and forms his own ethereal gear, before chucking it at Warra, where it revolves around and smacks her a few times, while Credo...not sure if using Clockwork Universe here would impart the -2 AC penalty, since it's technically not twice in a row

Darius:
yknow what fuck snap to grid

D. Richard:
"Now let's see.." Richard properly observes the orb in its entirety, making out every nook and cranny.

Charlotte:
Charlotte stands very close by, visibly distressed by letting it out of her possession.

Darius:
If not, I'll be spending 2 of my leftover Control to power up that attack, making it deal +2 damage

Darius:
er, if it WOULD give the penalty

Darius:
Darius uses 3 Fighting Spirit!

Darius:
I'll just do it anyhow since you're AFK « 1d6+3+1 = 6 + 3 + 1 = 10 »
tirkaroKujo:
Clockwork universe wouldn't really be penalized as it's not quite three in a row...and also because it's not really opening with it
Darius: (( It's two in a row, not three, I think, unless that was updated ))

Darius:
« 1d8+2 = 3 + 2 = 5 » Anyhow
tirkaroKujo:
I meant two

D. Richard:
"Hmm, nice, nice....now let's see..."

D. Richard:
Richard brings his hand up into the air!

E-rotic:
As does his replicant!

D. Richard:
"JYAAAJYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN!" With a mighty, THWACK, they unleash a giant karate chop onto the side of the orb!
Darius: (( Welp you just gone and killed yourself ))

Charlotte:
"Hmm, what are yo- aaaAAHH! What are you doing?!"

Psychic Wars:
"!!!!" The eye opens up and bugs out, looking visibly distressed. Out from its other side, a single disc pops out from it.
Darius: (( I uh, already made my move and all, so I guess the turn's over ))
Darius: (( since she went on FD ))

Charlotte:
"...that's... oh my gosh, that's right, your Replicant works with memories...!"

Warra:
Warra loses 5 hit points.

Darius:
 1 FS used! Initiative (1d8): 3 + 1 = 4 Control (1d8): 1 + 2 = 3

Getsu:
"Guh. Figured. Young'ns like you are always acting as such...Such would be a broad associated with that idiot! Now if you're not planning on spending any money, then SCRAM!"
Darius: (( right had forgotten the SE from turns passing, also rollt he timer ))
Rosalinda : (( ahhh hate to be that guy but ))
Rosalinda : (( is alright if I leave a little early? Gotta wake up early tomorrow. :x ))
Timer falls from 96 to 90!
Warra: (( it's all right ))
Darius: (( and now she's free ))
Warra: (( I clearly can't juggle between all this shit anyway ))
Darius: (( you rack disciprine ))
Rosalinda : (( aight then ))
Rosalinda : (( good night folks ))
TWILT is disconnected.
Darius: (( she does need to roll init/control ))

Warra:
"Atataaa..." Warra rubs her head, now finally able to talk. She's now clearly fumed. "So, you're gonna play like THAT, huh?"

Warra:
 2 FS used! Initiative (1d10): 2 + 0 = 2 1 FS used! Control (1d8): 6 + 0 = 6

Warra:
"Fine, I see what game you're playing at here. I'll just have to play a game of my own!"

Darius:
"Angel would have been more direct. But I didn't want to hurt you then, and she certainly would have. I still would rather settle this peacefully."

Warra:
Warra uses 3 Fighting Spirit!

BU2B:
BU2B...eh let's not suppress her agian just yet that wouldn't be fun - he pelts her with those mechanized stars again, as Darius tosses out another gear himself.

Darius:
Darius uses 3 Fighting Spirit!

Darius:
« 1d6+3-1 = 1 + 3 - 1 = 3 » Sadly no control bonus, so this is up in the air

Darius:
sad

Warra:
The GM should be JUST A LITTLE BIT NICE!

Darius:
eh

Warra:
*SHING!* Suddenly Warra flashes red, and....she somehow falls back down.

Charlotte:
The GM should be SOMEWHAT NICE!
Charlotte: (( what's the difference ))

Warra:
"Ouuch...how many times are you gonna knock me back like that?" She groans at you.

Darius:
"...Eh?"
Charlotte: (( apparently somewhat is a rank above a little bit ))

BU2B:
"I could have sworn you flubbed that one. Guess we got lucky?"

Darius:
"What? You were the one in charge of making sure they hit!"

Warra:
Warra gets up and scratches her head. "Well, guess I'll have to try harder next time!" She turns back to hide a slightly worrying sinister smirk.
Timer falls from 90 to 84!

Darius:
and I didn't expect this to last this long http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xve6SCcuMWg

Warra:
 2 FS used! Initiative (1d12): 1 + 0 = 1 Control (1d6): 1 + 0 = 1

Darius:
Darius concentrates and regains 1 Fighting Spirit.

Darius:
 1 FS used! Initiative (1d8): 7 + 0 = 7 Control (1d8): 2 + 2 = 4

Cheryl:
"Mrrr..." Cheryl starts to get annoyed at the old man's stubborness. "Alright fine." She fishes into her pocket and pulls out a $20 bill. "Now -WHICH- idiot exactly am I apparently fuckin' associated with?"
Darius: (( you poor, poor soul ))
Charlotte: (( It's getting late, and I'd be fine sitting on this cliffhanger if you wanted to focus on MT/Thrice ))

Getsu:
"?" Getsu begins to sit somewhere between confused and disappointed. "You mean he never told you about me? Keh, typical."
Darius: (( >getting late ))
Darius: (( you've gone to bed at 5 AM the last week, you choose NOW to fix that? (D) ))
Darius: (( oh it's my go I didn't even notice ))

Getsu:
Getsu however happily takes your 20. "You're associated with my deadbeat grandson, of course."
Charlotte: (( wha? I just meant for Tirk ))
Charlotte: (( he's been sleeping from 1-2 ))

Cheryl:
"Grandson...?"
Darius: (( oh wait a move earns SE even if it misses ))
Darius: (( So with that and the turn passing I have just enough ))

Getsu:
The old man rubs his forehead. "I really hate saying his name out loud. Casey. His goddamn name is Casey. I'd prefer to just call him 'kiddo' or some variation of such."

Darius:
"That look interests me...but let's see how you deal with this. No choice but to use violence, but at least it won't be painful." Darius concentrates, summoning up his Replicant hub once more. "Modus Credo, Brought Up To Believe, disengage. Modus Dinis, The Anarchist, engage!" and back again holy unchrist
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Getsu:
"I utterly loathe that boy and everyone responsible for making him grow up that way. Oh, how he showed promise early on...but then he had to start hanging with the wrong crowd. Such as you. I'll always hold that against you creeps."

The Anarchist:
And so with a whir of gears, a new forme appears, and immediately sets itself on the offensive, advancing forward and releasing a deadly cloud of mind/body-altering poison from itself, aimed toward Warra.

Darius:
Darius uses 3 Fighting Spirit!
The Anarchist: (( you spending FS or not ))

Warra:
I'd rather not

The Anarchist:
« 1d6+3+1-1 = 4 + 3 + 1 - 1 = 7 » derned cambos, and it's got...Entangle, Gradual Effect, Knockback Advance, and IS, for what applies here

The Anarchist:
« (1d12+2)/3+1 = (2 + 2) / 3 + 1 = 2.333333333333333333333333333333333 »

The Anarchist:
m

The Anarchist:
Also, it DOES round up, if it would normally, but doesn't here obviously

Cheryl:
"Hrmmm..not many people ever hung around me. . .unless. . ."

Warra:
"Kuh!" Warra begins to choke and fall. "Looks like my game is over!"

Warra:
Warra then explodes...into Pixels. You can have your wasted FS back.

Darius:
"You can't be that weak...This is a game, isn't it? Evne if it makes no sense for them to be such, in a game, one's opponent's are always near their lev---...that's weird."

Darius:
Darius concentrates and regains 3 Fighting Spirit.
Darius: (( is that the turn over then ))

Warra:
Sort of, but before then...

The Anarchist:
The Anarchist says nothing, as per usual, but stares in contempt at the location Warra used to be.

Warra:
The arcade begins to flicker...and then go pitch black.
Darius: (( BDoD eh ))
Darius: (( except black instead of blue ))

Warra:
It's really, really dark you see

Darius:
"...that's even weirder. So you took control of the lights? I've got to have a lighter here somewhere..."

Darius:
aand if the turn's over

Darius:
Darius loses 1 hit points.
Darius: (( right, wasn't any knockback, so KA wouldn't take effect ))
Timer falls from 84 to 78!

Darius:
"Garh...So you really are gone, or you'd be crying out. This is going to be troublesome."

Darius:
Darius concentrates and regains 1 Fighting Spirit.

Warra:
"Oh don't worry, I'm still here." Warra announces in a louder voice

Warra:
 2 FS used! Initiative (1d10): 4 + 0 = 4 1 FS used! Control (1d8): 8 + 0 = 8

Darius:
 1 FS used! Initiative (1d8): 8 + 0 = 8 Control (1d8): 8 + 2 = 10
Darius: (( what a good use of max rolls ))

Warra:
The area is still black as the dead of night...at least the area feels a lot less cramped in your vast imagination

Darius:
"Oh, really? Well that's too bad, I can't see you. Or much of anything else. You fight fair, you said? I fail to see how." Well, I guess since I can't attack, at least not to my knowledge, I'll spend my turn getting out a lighter, and getting away from The Anarchist so she doesn't slowly kill me.

Darius:
You can move 2 ranges and not attack as far as I recall

Darius:
Darius uses 1 Fighting Spirit!

Darius:
I THINK it was 1 FS to keep her more than 1 RAnge away

Warra:
it was

The Anarchist:
I guess if she doesn't attack this turn the aura fades, but still

The Anarchist:
doesn't fade till AFTER the turn

Charlotte:
❤

Warra:
You take out the lighter, and then I can finally cut it with the filler and show you the TRUE FORM of this fight muahahaha

The Anarchist:
dat whole ten damage i did better stick

Darius:
...huh, I actually gain Super Energy when I take damage from her Aura, forgot that

Darius:
and so would my opponent

Warra:
Er, I mean, you slightly illuminate things; the area is clearly different looking from what you saw before, but more importantly, right after it, you're confronted with illuminated creatures swarming at you from all sides

Radio:
NOW PLAYING Space Invaders Extreme 2 - Boss 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLrAlGBdP-E

Space Invader 5:
"KREEEE!" They yell out! Suddenly the true nature of this game is known!

Space Invader 1:
This phase counts as Thug Thrashing, or at least it would once we're able to play it, which won't be now.

Darius:
"Gaaah... You've got to be screwing with me. I didn't think 'game' was literal. So this is how you got the place? Clockwork would probably find this fun... But she couldn't do anything."
Darius: (( You were right in that most of my formes are useless (waiting) The Anarchist and BU2B can at least attack ))
Darius: (( With one move each ))
Darius: (( CLockwork's attacks wouldn't affect them at all though ))

Warra:
"What? Is this not fair enough?" Warra lets out a slight chuckle. "Let's see just how high a score you can get..."

Space Invader 1:
but yeah I need to sleep

Charlotte:
whoa what the fuk
Darius: (( All right, guess we'll continue this sometime ))
Darius: (( preferably, not any time soon ))
    Error in body of roll.       Statement options (if any):       Statement Body : TO BE CONTINUE
Darius: (( and definitely not next week ))

Space Invader 1:
So « TO BE CONTINUE = Invalid expression: TO BE CONTINUE. »=>
Cheryl: (( BUT HOW WILL I EVER KNOW WHO GETSU'S GRANDSON WAS? ))

Space Invader 1:
I cant do this bracket shit anymore

Charlotte:
Uh

Charlotte:
by him telling you

Charlotte:
Directly

Space Invader 1:
iiiiiii just told you

Charlotte:
Nigga he just said "it was Casey lel"

Charlotte:
Or, rather

Charlotte:
Getsu: The old man rubs his forehead. "I really hate saying his name out loud. Casey. His goddamn name is Casey. I'd prefer to just call him 'kiddo' or some variation of such."

Warra:
Weren't we able to do things on Friday

Warra:
tho apparently Agi cannot do things

Charlotte:
Agi would be late to the party if things were to happen

Darius:
Well, Friday is tomorrow

Cheryl:
Okay, call me crazy but. . .when was that lien?

Cheryl:
*line?

Charlotte:
Immediately prior to the one you read

Warra:
Getsu: The old man rubs his forehead. "I really hate saying his name out loud. Casey. His goddamn name is Casey. I'd prefer to just call him 'kiddo' or some variation of such."

Charlotte:
I kinda got the feeling you hadn't seen it

Warra:
I guess you can place it after that statement too

Warra:
it works in either order

Warra:
well actually it just works out of order now

Warra:
but we'll work with it

Cheryl:
Ooops, yeah, I only saw the other one.

Darius:
Friday should be okay for me, though I might get home late again

Cheryl:
Everything else sorta got lost in a sea of Darius

Darius:
but I hadn't even been talking when he said that

Charlotte:
I'm sufficiently split from everyone that starting late shouldn't matter (waiting)

Darius:
just tiny little lines

Darius:
but yeah I'm pretty sure I'm screwed here

Darius:
Even if it's thug thrashing, Darius can't fight them except with Basics (waiting)

Darius:
Non-Finisher holds true against thugs as far as I'm aware

Charlotte:
You shouldn't have come here

Darius:
I came here to rig the place

Darius:
but she was already here

Charlotte:
how do you expect to run

Darius:
Far as I can tell I can't run

Warra:
you'll have to try really hard

Darius:
I could try to leleport back to the lab, we established I could do that forever ago when talking about doing it to YOU

Darius:
but I'd rather not get jumbled up into pixels

Charlotte:
did she just suck you into the game, or what?

Darius:
I'm assuming she's like that one kid from Bleach yes

Darius:
sadly, The Anarchist is not a ranged combatant

Warra:
But yeah I was wondering how exactly you'd do against this fight

Warra:
if you somehow win, I should reward you with something

Darius:
she CAN rip people to shreds, so that might help

Darius:
Darius' only option is to use Basics, probably using the knife

Darius:
we shiki now

Darius:
well, there is another option, though I dunno how practical it is

Darius:
throw the bots into each other with his Hurl move

Darius:
it itself is non-finisher, but i dunno if they'd take separate damage from the impact

Charlotte:
What about the last bot

Darius:
there wouldn't be one

Darius:
There's an even number of bots, assumedly both the thrown and the hit would take damage

Darius:
I DO have 5 Thug Thrashing, at least.

Darius:
So even if I'm restricted to Basics I should be able to put the hurt on these fuckers

Charlotte:
Oh, the impact would hurt both, gotcha

Charlotte:
but you know there's always the chance of an odd number succeeding their death saves

Darius:
True, especially since they wouldn't take any penalties to them from high damage rolls

Darius:
or...guess they would, my Basics are d6

Darius:
because Strength

Cheryl:
Gonna head out

Cheryl:
Laters
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Darius:
I really shoulda gone for Stamina over Strength

Darius:
i need mah replicant

Darius:
Especialyl since my Super can be rendered moot the turn it comes out

Warra:
slooooop
You have disconnected.
Server started; please wait for map to refresh.
Thrice has connected.

Darius:
now whose goddamned turn was it again

Darius:
Well I can't know, the session's not uploaded
tirkaroKujo:
it was the beginning of a new turn
tirkaroKujo:
but I just realized I needed to find a grid that's actually visible on a pitch black background

Darius:
indeed

Darius:
Or, well, no

Darius:
you do not

Darius:
hold up

Darius:
now just where do you want the lines

Darius:
or is anywhere fine

Darius:
oh shit that was the wrong one
tirkaroKujo:
what did you doooo
tirkaroKujo:
I remembered for some reason I can't place lines and undo them
tirkaroKujo:
So just place them wherever
Darius: (( that should be good enough ))
Darius: (( THough I could make them closer together if you want ))
Darius: (( As I didn't realize the space invaders didn't quite fit into a square ))
Darius: (( so they're sorta big as-is ))
tirkaroKujo:
Just needs two more lines
Darius: (( that work then ))
Darius: (( Unless you plan to actually use the ENTIRE BLACK AREA ))
Darius: (( in which case the ranges would dwarf me ))
Darius: (( I guess I could do that ))

Radio:
NOW PLAYING Space Invaders Extreme 2 - Boss 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLrAlGBdP-E

Warra:
"Now let's...press start!"
Darius: (( had we spent FS on the turn yet/rolled init ))

Warra:
 1 FS used! Initiative (1d10): 8 + 0 = 8 Control (1d6): 4 + 0 = 4
Warra: (( we did not ))
Darius: (( gess not ))

Darius:
 Initiative (1d6): 5 + 0 = 5 1 FS used! Control (1d10): 3 + 2 = 5
Darius: (( aw crap, thug thrashing where the thugs have regular Init. ))

Warra:
*No they're just moving back and forth*

The Anarchist:
I have no idea how my aura will workin TT BTW

Space Invader 2:
It probably just counts as a hit against a single random foe
TWILT has connected.
TWILT:
*swings in*
Rosalinda : (( so where was I again ))

Darius:
"It's about now that I begin to wish I had invested more in combat gadgetry. Anarchist! Rip them into pieces! A bit unorthodox, but this is one way to play Space Invaders."

The Anarchist:
So, yeah, she'll be trying to take them out...assuming I can attack them at least

The Anarchist:
I'm not sure if they're supposed to be in the air or what.

Space Invader 2:
Weren't you in Gyyyym classsss @Twilt

Space Invader 2:
and yeah it's all one flat plane
Rosalinda : (( guess we're skipping music then :x ))

Rosalinda :
Annyway, Linda prepares her gym class for...whatever gym has to offer today I guess.
Rosalinda : (( also, this is a mixed boys and girls class right ))
The Anarchist: (( hold up, opening the books to check the exact rules of TT ))

Space Invader 2:
yes

Space Invader 2:
and mind the fact that I made a brief overview on it on pastebin

Azure:
then wooo cameo appearance
The Anarchist: (( All right cool, was mostly checking the Control thing ))
The Anarchist: (( which IIRC you actually got wrong, you don't "use up" control ))
The Anarchist: (( you use all of it the first round and half all others ))
The Anarchist: (( So I have 5 for my first TT action this turn, and an effective 2 for others ))

The Anarchist:
And so Anarchist's wailing, detached arms tear into the nearest alien, shredding them, and then punching them twice I guess for dat combo! « 1d6+2 = 5 + 2 = 7 » no FS spent but +1 for Control and +1 for Range 0

The Anarchist:
« 1d12+1+2+2 = 12 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 17 » no idea if flat bonuses effect their Life Save, but extra damage certainly does

The Anarchist:
er, extra DD
Rosalinda : (( double ds you say ))

The Anarchist:
+2 was from the basic attacks, and another +2 from it being a Juggle

The Anarchist:
and dat max damage
The Anarchist: (( oh high Strength also subtracts from it ))
The Anarchist: (( oh wait a second, combos...ignore damage ))
The Anarchist: (( Well shit I should not have done a combo then (CRS) oh well ))

ThatBaka:
Whoops sorryhad to do something
The Anarchist: (( since it was a 3-hit combo, it only subtracts 1 from their Life Save, plus 1 from Strength ))
The Anarchist: (( otherwise it would have been something like 5 (fedup) ))
The Anarchist: (( had itj ust been the one attack ))
The Anarchist: (( Oh wait, minus another 1 from Juggle I guess, so there's that. ))
The Anarchist: (( either way he should make his save now, at a -3 penalty I guess ))

ThatBaka:
Doesn't it subtract from life save based on how many die sizes it has
The Anarchist: (( normally yes ))
The Anarchist: (( but ))
The Anarchist: (( A Combo that hits a Thug ignores the damage from any particular move in the Combo, but subtracts one from the Life Save for every full 2 hits in the Combo. For example, a 4-hit Combo would subtract two from the Thug group’s Life Save. ))
The Anarchist: (( which is why I realize now I should not have done a combo ))

Space Invader 2:
« 1d10 = 10 »

Space Invader 2:
Can't you also do a combo to attack more than one thugs
The Anarchist: (( you can ))
The Anarchist: (( But then the damage also doesn't modify the roll ))

Space Invader 2:
BLOOOP! The first invader explodes into white pixels!
The Anarchist: (( They make completely unmodified ones ))

The Anarchist:
The Anarchist continues her onslaught! Now, uh, I'm not completely sure if I'd take an accuracy penalty from using the same Move twice, against different opponents
Space Invader 2:
and you have like 4 more actions here, provided you have the control for it

The Anarchist:
I rolled 5 Control, so I've got 2 for all these
Space Invader 2:
and no it doesn't effect different opponents

The Anarchist:
Just gonna use Anthem then, continue shrieking and rending them apart, to keep this short.

The Anarchist:
« 1d6+1 = 4 + 1 = 5 » Don't get the Control bonus anymore though

The Anarchist:
« 1d12+1 = 7 + 1 = 8 » and I've got 1 Strength

The Anarchist:
So, it's... d6, d8, d10, d12, and +1 from Strength
The Anarchist: (( so -5 ))

Space Invader 5:
« 1d10 = 5 » beem

Space Invader 5:
Bloop! The second invader gets deleted as well!
The Anarchist: (( and what's goin on in jim klass ))

The Anarchist:
It's like a whirlwind of very loud blades! Or lightsabers. « 1d6+1 = 4 + 1 = 5 » And I don't really see a need to roll damage anymore

Mercedes:
Today just so happens to be the track day, a particularly gueling day where you're pretty much running the whole class long. Normally Mercedes finds some excuse to skip these, but for this day she somehow feels willing to try it out (even though she's falling behind miserably)

Space Invader 10:
« 1d10 = 5 »

Space Invader 10:
bloop!

The Anarchist:
get outta here

The Anarchist:
« 1d6+1 = 1 + 1 = 2 » one more frenzy, and then...

The Anarchist:
wEll that's a miss, most likely

The Anarchist:
But! The Anarchist goes on Full Defense.

The Anarchist:
Because you can just do that apparently.
Rosalinda : (( er sorry give me 5 minutes ))

The Anarchist:
Doesn't apply to Fighter actions, though, just Thugs

Space Invader 9:
now u gotta kiss me
The Anarchist: (( A character can use one of his Thug Thrashing actions to go Full Defense, yet still use his remaining actions to act. If he is facing a Fighter-level opponent at the same time, this version of Full Defense does not apply against the Fighter-level opponent; only if the character does no attacks and is on Full Defense does the bonus apply against Fighters ))

The Anarchist:
and obv I assume that puts Darius on FD too

The Anarchist:
oh, right

Darius:
don't forget this shit

Darius:
Darius loses 1 hit points.

Space Invader 4:
Biyoooom. The invaders begin swarming in!

Space Invader 9:
« 1d10 = 9 »

Darius:
Just pick any of those three to force a save, it'd be at a -1

Space Invader 9:
bloop!

Space Invader 4:
Invader 4 bites your leg! « 1d6+1+1 = 6 + 1 + 1 = 8 »

Space Invader 4:
« 1d6 = 5 »

Darius:
Darius loses 5 hit points.

Space Invader 8:
Invader 8 does the same, but to the anarchist! « 1d6+1+1 = 6 + 1 + 1 = 8 »

Darius:
"Argh! Get offa me! And to think, I was winning in 'amount of damage done to Darius' before that."

Space Invader 8:
« 1d6 = 1 »

Darius:
Darius loses 1 hit points.

Darius:
So that's 6 total damage

Darius:
I don't get STunned until...7 or 8?
Darius: (( 8 apparently ))

Space Invader 6:
and finally invader 6 fires a beeeaaam at you! « 1d6+1 = 5 + 1 = 6 »
Darius: (( So...1 more, really, forgot TA's damage, that should have happened at the end of the round, not the end of TT ))

Darius:
and that...actually I don't know but I think it hits I TOTALLY forgot to spend FS on Defense.
Darius: (( That's sort of important in TT. ))
Space Invader 6: (( what should have happened at the end now ))
Darius: (( the Aura damage ))
Darius: (( But anyway that hits ))

Space Invader 6:
« 1d6 = 4 » get stunned boy

Darius:
Darius loses 4 hit points.

The Anarchist:
shit

Warra:
"C'mon, are you really gonna lose at a basic game like this?"
Timer falls from 78 to 74!

The Anarchist:
The Anarchist disappears like one of its victimes!

Warra:
 Initiative (1d8): 7 + 0 = 7 Control (1d6): 6 + 0 = 6
Darius: (( holy hell how does TT work with Super Energy ))

Warra:
same as usual
Darius: (( I'd have like, an assload of SE ))
Darius: (( I took out...three of them, so that's 3, got hurt four times, so that's 4, and 1 from the turn ))

Mercedes:
"*Huff huff*...actually, I don't think this was a good idea...

Rosalinda :
Linda looks behind her, as she runs. "Come on Merci, you can keep up with me right? Gotta do better than that!" Linda teases her friend a little.

Darius:
 Initiative (1d6): 5 + 0 = 5 Control (1d8): 3 + 2 = 5

Darius:
"Gahrg...Just you wait...these things will be down before you know it."

Azure:
Azure just happens to be ahead of everyone in the class, including Linda, but wonders if anybody SUSPECTS A THING. (GST)

Space Invader 4:
« 1d6+1 = 5 + 1 = 6 » beeeaaaam

Space Invader 4:
« 1d6 = 4 »

Darius:
don't even bother

Darius:
i have half of 0 defense

Darius:
Darius loses 4 hit points.

Space Invader 6:
« 1d6 = 1 » beeeaaam

Darius:
Darius loses 1 hit points.
Timer falls from 74 to 72!

Darius:
well at least the five-count is up

Warra:
 Initiative (1d8): 2 + 0 = 2 Control (1d6): 6 + 0 = 6

Darius:
 Initiative (1d6): 4 + 0 = 4 1 FS used! Control (1d10): 5 + 2 = 7

Mercedes:
"Do better than that, huh...?" Merci looks down and clasps her fist, a reddish arua glowing about her.

Darius:
"A shame, but it looks like I've only got one trick here. Modus Dinis, The Anarchist! Rip them to pieces!"
Rosalinda : (( can I do an agility roll if Linda can keep up with Azure? :x ))

ThatBaka:
try it
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Rosalinda : (( ooorrr you can do the thing with Merci first? ))

The Anarchist:
y'know i totalyl forgot I have Super Armor

The Anarchist:
And one of them attacked The Anarchist, so

Darius:
Darius is healed and gains 1 hit points.

The Anarchist:
and with 7 fucking Control you bet I can kick some ass, both my attacks are Easy To Combo, so I'll just...on this turn, move, and hit these two with basics to force them to make unmodified rolls

The Anarchist:
Though I think Strength still factors in, so technically a -1

Mercedes:
"I'd watch those words of I were you..." Mercedes eyes glow red, and the looming aura of a sinister figure appears behind her. In a flash, Mercedes seems to completely disappear into a fine mist. Is this what they call a flash step?

The Anarchist:
Er, not both, I meant my Super is easy to combo

Rosalinda :
Linda has no idea how Azure's staying ahead of her, but hellll naw is she letting a classmate of hers bypass her in a test of speed and endurance. She tries her best to keep up with Azure as she does her fastest sprint....!

Rosalinda :
« 1d10+6 = 3 + 6 = 9 »

The Anarchist:
« 1d6+2 = 4 + 2 = 6 » so let's see if I hit, I only used 6 of my 7 Control

The Anarchist:
Not...totalyl sure if I roll AC for each one in this case

The Anarchist:
since it's just one combo I...guess not?

Space Invader 4:
« 1d10 = 4 »

The Anarchist:
It doesn't say anything about it
Rosalinda : (( I guess I turned my attention towards Azure, not noticing Merci's sudden disappearance (waiting) ))

The Anarchist:
I hit 4 as well as 8

The Anarchist:
I did that thing where you split up the attacks

Space Invader 4:
bloop

Space Invader 8:
« 1d10 = 1 »

Space Invader 8:
I liiiive

Azure:
Annnnyway, Azure does his best to make sure to stay in the lead, as he notices Linda catching up to him. "Damn, this rose has thorns..." Azure does his best...« 1d10+5 = 9 + 5 = 14 »

The Anarchist:
u monster but I still have 5 turns

The Anarchist:
u will die

Rosalinda :
;_;

ThatBaka:
Azure fukin BLAZES past u m8

The Anarchist:
« 1d6+2 = 1 + 2 = 3 » So yeah die I still have more control than I need

The Anarchist:
m

Space Invader 8:
« 1d10 = 6 »

Space Invader 8:
nuuuuu *bloops*

The Anarchist:
Yeah that's probably a death considering I'm using Anthem

Rosalinda :
"Oh cooommmmeee onnn...!" Linda shouts in a little frustration as Azure somehow manages to keep his lead.

The Anarchist:
I guess this technically doesn't evne count as movement

The Anarchist:
Since I didn't leave my Range

The Anarchist:
but whatever

The Anarchist:
« 1d6+2 = 1 + 2 = 3 » Neither my screams nor yours will ever end

The Anarchist:
I'm just lucky you guys are pathetic

Azure:
"Hehe, sorry gurl, but better luck next time~" Azure says as he manages to stay in the lead. It's probably not a good idea to over extent his agility, exposing himself, but...
The Anarchist: (( Also Tirk you siad you couldn't draw lines ))
The Anarchist: (( did you use the second tool? "Draw Straight Lines"? ))

Space Invader 1:
« 1d10 = 6 »
Space Invader 1: (( I can draw lines ))
Space Invader 1: (( just for some reason I can't undraw them ))
The Anarchist: (( No one can, normally ))

Space Invader 1:
Bleeep! The invader explodes into more voxels!
The Anarchist: (( YOu have to go to Edit >action.undoMapDrawing ))
The Anarchist: (( CTRL+Z doesn't work for whatever reason ))

The Anarchist:
The Anarchist whips around and races toward the other Space Invadahs before tearing them apart just as she did their companions!

The Anarchist:
« 1d6+2 = 5 + 2 = 7 » I can't even miss why am I bothering maybe you should have thought about full defense or something guys

Space Invader 7:
« 1d10 = 10 » as if

Space Invader 7:
*bloops*

Warra:
"Not bad, not bad. Seems I greatly underestimated your gaming skills..."

Darius:
"That's right! And now, she shall raze the world, as her title indicates! Only two more, Watchmaker. Don't leave a trace."

The Anarchist:
I technically don't even need to move, I guess, but whatever « 1d6+2 = 1 + 2 = 3 »

The Anarchist:
What am I, Sen

Mercedes:
Nearing the finish line however, you see Merci's arm closing in near you, emerging from the side

The Anarchist:
I can't keep this nat 1 queen shit up

Space Invader 3:
« 1d10 = 9 »

The Anarchist:
Aaand there's only one more, I may as well kill it

The Anarchist:
« 1d6+2 = 1 + 2 = 3 » just die already

Space Invader 6:
« 1d10 = 9 »

Space Invader 6:
bloop! Game Clear!

Warra:
"Not bad, not bad, but.... " You hear the sound of a game cartridge being changed. "Let's kick it up a notch shall we?"

Rosalinda :
"E-eh? Where'd you come from?"

Darius:
"Glorious work! That's just the sort of drive I expect. Credo could learn a thing or two from you..." Darius turns to...er, nowhere, since he can't see shit, "Now that your puppets have fallen, get out here yourself."
Darius: (( well that ended up lining up perfectly with the arcade itself as an arena somehow ))

Warra:
The black void completely disintegrates, turning into pure whiteness. Bliding whiteness in fact. It starts to feel very cold too...

Warra:
Now get those red lines outta the way

Darius:
Christ my super energy is through the fucking roof

Darius:
I almost have enough to summon her AGAIN
Darius: (( Uh, do you have any important drawings anywhere ))
Darius: (( you didn't ))

Mercedes:
When you turn back, you see that Mercedes' hand is actually...disembodied. It's in fact being carried at blurringly fast speeds, and you can't really make out what exactly is going on with her.

The Anarchist:
h-hey that's my thing, detached arms (SAD)

Run DMC:
But upon further concentration, it seems the bearer is similar to the spirit you saw behind her before
Rosalinda : (( isn't that cheating >: ))

Run DMC:
No, THIS is cheating

Run DMC:
The spirit then tosses all of Mercedes disembodied body parts a good few yards ahead, leaving them to reassemble themselves once they make contact with the ground.

Rosalinda :
"W-what th-?" Linda almost stops her in tracks...

Mercedes:
"Haaaaah...." Mercedes' puts herself back together from the bottom up, truly a gruesome scene to the few who can actually see it

Darius:
"Cold...and snow? Is this an attempt to disorient me? I warn you, I'm acclimated to most extremes. Freezers, furnaces...flies on the wall find their place everywhere."

Azure:
that includes me right

Warra:
I should also mention the most important part: This is actually a mountain, and skis are automatically attached to your feet
Darius: (( if a snowman bear jumps out I'm murdering you ))
Darius: (( oh god I'm right next to TA ))

Warra:
and you are in fact skiing downhill at really fast speeds. Roll an acro-related check to keep your balance.
Darius: (( Yeah I got nothing. I could try and pull something outta my ass to justify a Gadgeteering roll (HMM) ))

Azure:
"....whoa." Azure says, as he notices Merci right in front of him...especially after HOW she did it.

Warra:
Let's see you get creative then

Mercedes:
The phantasm disappears, and Mercedes keeps a steady pace ahead... « 1d10 = 6 »
Azure: (( agility roll? ))

Mercedes:
...but she begins to tire out and falter upon a few moments of her body being set back together, and stops dead in her tracks.
Azure: (( o ))

Darius:
Darius looks down, having been too caught up in his monologue before to pay attention to his feet. "W-wait, what?! Why the--this isn't a fight at all! No, no, calm." Darius checks around - is there anyone else near him?

Azure:
"Heyheyhey! Are you alright, Mercedes?!" Azure says, as he runs towards her, making sure she's okay.

Rosalinda :
"Oh no...Merci!" Linda says as well, as she run towards her as well.
Darius: (( Damn, I wish I remembered what I brought besides the air purifier (HMM) ))

Mercedes:
Clenching her teeth, Mercedes takes a deep breath and tries to take a few slow steps forward. "Don't worry about me. *pant pant* This is just tiresome, that's all."
Darius: (( That's sorta a last resort ))
Darius: (( I have the knife, and my glasses ))

Warra:
There's no one near you except the feeling of overwhelming dead

Warra:
er, dread
Darius: (( shit, overwhelming dead ))
Darius: (( at least I should be good enough at conversing with zombies ))

Darius:
"Doesn't look like it's a race. In that case, I should slow myself down." Darius extends his X-Acto knife, and takes his glasses off, removing the guards from the knife at the end, and stabs both through a ski, to give him a bit more traction on the snow! Aaand he also tells The Anarchist not to stay near enough to him to kill him.

Darius:
Guess I coudl spend a story poiint to do one of a couple other things, but I'll do that if those fail

Darius:
Darius uses 1 Fighting Spirit!

Azure:
"...You sure you're okay? I could get you to the school nurse if you want..." Azure says, wondering just how much her weird power tires her out...and wonders if it has anything to do with his...

Darius:
"Now if only I could see..." Guess the Aura will fade after this turn, so there's that

Warra:
You decide to slow yourself down in exchange for more traction in the icy cold. A decent enough way to gain control, but....

Yeti:
A fearsome Yeti leaps out of the trees!
Darius: (( gr8 ))
Rosalinda : (( now beat him in a snowboard racing contest ))

Darius:
"...so it's this game, eh? Crash Bandicoot style chase sequence, then. But I still have a few tricks up my sleeve!"

Darius:
"I always hated this abominable snowman...It's good that I finally get a chance to enact my revenge!"

Radio:
NOW PLAYING LDED - SKiFREE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKLguOgK0hU

Warra:
"Next on the menu: Ice Cold Nerd!"

Warra:
 Initiative (1d8): 3 + 0 = 3 Control (1d6): 2 + 0 = 2

Darius:
 1 FS used! Initiative (1d8): 2 + 0 = 2 Control (1d8): 5 + 2 = 7
Darius: (( drat ))

Yeti:
The Yeti runs up, and punches you right in the back!

Darius:
Right, FS.

Darius:
Darius uses 2 Fighting Spirit!

Yeti:
« 1d6+1 = 3 + 1 = 4 »

Darius:
Just barely misses

Darius:
And I'll take the "move two Ranges" option (D)

Darius:
As you can do that if you dodge with Evasion

Darius:
Unless that's not applicable here

Yeti:
You narrowly Ski ahead of the Yeti before it can punch you into a pile of pixelated gibs!

Yeti:
and yeah sure go ahead

The Anarchist:
Guess that counts as adjacent? Can you move diagonally or not? I don't remember

Warra:
diagonally is 2 spaces

The Anarchist:
Good then he's not in danger

Warra:
"You can try, try, try, but everyone knows you can't outrun the Yeti!"
The Anarchist: (( So if I moved 2 spaces to the diagonal area up and to the right, I couldn't hit the Yeti with a basic? ))
The Anarchist: (( Since that'd be two spaces ))

Mercedes:
Mercedes still perseveres by taking a few steps ahead...but tires out instantly. "Guuh...I've truly underestimated just how much of a toll these powers put on me...*pant*" She stops and gets on one knee

Warra:
and that is indeed two spaces no matter what.

Warra:
you can spend an FS I guess
Timer falls from 72 to 66!
Darius: (( Er, I meant, I couldn't HIT him from there ))
Darius: (( and I just realized I need to regain two FS ))

Warra:
or used that silly ranged gear thing
Darius: (( from theme Song ))

Darius:
Darius concentrates and regains 2 Fighting Spirit.

Warra:
Warra concentrates and regains 2 Fighting Spirit.

The Anarchist:
The Anarchist moves forward just a tad!

The Anarchist:
Unfortunately, it'll end up hurting Darius

The Anarchist:
but he can't hit me with anything more than a Basic

The Anarchist:
As to get next to me he'd have to move two spaces...or well I guess he could have a Mobile move

The Anarchist:
Oh wait, no, the Aura's not active, I didn't use any of my attacks last turn

The Anarchist:
And they're what activates it

The Anarchist:
Or keeps it going

Azure:
Azure keeps up with Mercedes, as he makes sure she's okay. "Yeaahh, I'll ask teach that you're too tired for the rest of the day..."

Azure:
tell teach* :v

The Anarchist:
sadly that also means my Super Armor is gone

Darius:
So...hm, so as not to do NOTHING I'll...

Rosalinda :
*sigh* "You really have to be more careful about your power y'know..."

Azure:
"...Power?" Azure wonders if theory is perhaps correct?

Darius:
I'll REfocus, I guess.

Darius:
« 1d4+1 = 3 + 1 = 4 » dat rounding down
Timer falls from 66 to 63!

Darius:
Darius concentrates and regains 4 Fighting Spirit.

Warra:
 1 FS used! Initiative (1d10): 10 + 0 = 10 Control (1d6): 1 + 0 = 1

Darius:
 1 FS used! Initiative (1d8): 3 + 0 = 3 Control (1d8): 2 + 2 = 4

Warra:
Warra uses 1 Fighting Spirit!

The Anarchist:
Oh, you rolled TEN init.

The Anarchist:
Not one.

Yeti:
Trying to outrunt he Yeti, eh? Not so fast! Sadly all it can manage is a basic stomp of its foot...

Yeti:
Yeti uses 2 Fighting Spirit!

Darius:
Darius uses 1 Fighting Spirit!

Yeti:
« 1d6+2 = 5 + 2 = 7 »

The Anarchist:
ehhh ya hit pal

Yeti:
« 1d6 = 5 »

Darius:
Darius loses 5 hit points.

Darius:
or wait

Darius:
Darius is healed and gains 1 hit points.

Darius:
..no SA wasn't active I'm an idiot

Darius:
Darius loses 1 hit points.
Timer falls from 63 to 58!

Darius:
But, yeah, that takes all my Control

Darius:
Darius concentrates and regains 1 Fighting Spirit.

Warra:
Warra concentrates and regains 1 Fighting Spirit.

Darius:
 2 FS used! Initiative (1d10): 2 + 0 = 2 1 FS used! Control (1d10): 9 + 2 = 11

Warra:
 Initiative (1d10): 6 + 0 = 6 Control (1d6): 4 + 0 = 4

Darius:
Darius uses 2 Fighting Spirit!

Darius:
"This isn't working...I've got to find another way."

Darius:
the 2 FS was to Evasion BTW

Yeti:
The Yeti tries to extend its arm out, into a fearsome grab! « 1d6+1 = 3 + 1 = 4 »

Darius:
Darius manages to maneuver around it! "At least you're defective, as well."

Darius:
"Now, tie him down, Anarchist! Figuratively, of course..."

Yeti:
"Muuuuu...." The Yeti groans as Darius manages to ski around it's every move, zipping past its mighty hits that sends the snow flying in the air.

The Anarchist:
And so she does! Anthem, roaring into his flesh, before Scarlet Mist, to Entangle him, among other things!

Darius:
Darius uses 2 Fighting Spirit!

Warra:
Warra uses 2 Fighting Spirit!

The Anarchist:
« 1d6+2 = 3 + 2 = 5 » Sadly the Control bonus is taken out by the combo penalty

Warra:
that meets it

The Anarchist:
The first one Knocks you Down, and the second Entangles you...not sure how those interact with each other

The Anarchist:
either way « 1d12+1+2 = 3 + 1 + 2 = 6 » and then half of « (1d12+2)/3+1 = (2 + 2) / 3 + 1 = 2.333333333333333333333333333333333 » for three turns

The Anarchist:
why is it ALWAYS 2

The Anarchist:
can you not roller higher than 2 on a d12 (sad)

Mercedes:
"Aah...I'm sorry. I just thought this would be a prime time to use my gifted abilities. Seems it can't be used for everything..."

The Anarchist:
for the Gradual Effect move obviously, I don't think that has ever not been 2

The Anarchist:
eh screw it, I didn't really need the damage anyhow

The Anarchist:
Also, it has Knockback Advance.

The Anarchist:
aaand IS

The Anarchist:
So you are, hopefully, stunned

The Anarchist:
stunned, knocked down, and entangled

The Anarchist:
have fun

Warra:
Warra loses 2 hit points.

The Anarchist:
Only two? From an attack that did 7 total damage? (waiting)

The Anarchist:
And the minimum for Hyper Armor is one, anyway, so you couldn't totally negate Scarlet Mist

Yeti:
No actually I though that was the move that did 0 damage, my bad

The Anarchist:
Naw, that's Credo's

The Anarchist:
the Suppressio nthing

Warra:
andyes I know that was another guy's thing

Warra:
Warra is healed and gains 2 hit points.

The Anarchist:
Well, and Machinized Ascent on Angel too I guess

Warra:
Warra loses 8 hit points.

Warra:
Warra is healed and gains 1 hit points.

The Anarchist:
SAdly, it's only 7. 6, plus HALF of 2.--yeah. You'll lose the other soon though (waiting)

The Anarchist:
It does do knockback, BTW

The Anarchist:
knockback, knock down, stun most likely, and entangle

Rosalinda :
"..oh shoot, did I say power?! Nah, you're prolly mishearing things heheheehe...heh..."

Yeti:
"Guywooooo!?" The Yeti begins to become entagled in a black, glitchy texture, surrounded by "ERROR" signs. It loses the ability to move, and tumbles down the mountain!

Azure:
*sigh* "What's important right now is your safety. You need to see a nurse or anything, Mercedes?"

The Anarchist:
eat knockback advance asshole

The Anarchist:
sadly it still hurts Darius

The Anarchist:
damn you

Darius:
Darius loses 1 hit points.

Yeti:
actually no it should be up ehre

Darius:
then take your extra 1 damage from the Aura
Darius: (( For what it matters ))
Darius: (( and also not that you have an HP bar ))
Darius: (( or well, Warra does I guess ))

Warra:
Warra loses 1 hit points.
Timer falls from 58 to 54!

The Anarchist:
The Anarchist don't fuckin let up

Warra:
 Initiative (1d6): 2 + 0 = 2 Control (1d6): 4 + 0 = 4

Warra:
"Guh! How can you even damage the Yeti! This is the most illegal move I've ever seen!"

Darius:
 1 FS used! Initiative (1d8): 1 + 0 = 1 Control (1d8): 2 + 2 = 4

Darius:
"If you won't play fair, then neither will I. For example..."

The Anarchist:
guess I uh, have to be in the tree

The Anarchist:
To be able to mimic Darius' movements

The Anarchist:
If I've got to

The Anarchist:
...which I do as otherwise I'd be too far away due to Range D

Mercedes:
"Believe me, I'm just fine. Thanks for the concern anyway..." Mercedes moves forward at a steady pace.

Rosalinda :
"Pffft, Azure, when'd you become prince charming?"

Azure:
"Aight, whatever you say Mercedes...." Azure then turns to Linda and smirks a little. "Oh please, I'm always looking after the ladies."

Darius:
"I said I had tricks up my sleeve...I meant it literally!" Darius shakes his sleeve up his arm, and spins the ring on his glove. "Time to go into overdrive. If I break the restraints on this glove and expand the size of the gravitational field...well, gravity and magnetism, see, are rather similar. So I figure this will work like a sea of iron filings on a magnet." Darius, once he's fully satisfied that the glove is ready, slams his hand onto the snow...what happens after that is up to you.

Darius:
Well, slams it onto the snow, and then lifts it up

Darius:
I'll spend a story point for it, but I figure if I'm gonna run I may as well run stylishly.

Rosalinda :
"Pffft, you always were funny Azure...but speaking of you, how the HELL did you run so fast? You were moving like a freaking ninja...!"

Azure:
"N-ninja? Y-yeah right. Nah, I, uh, just eat my vegetables everyday!" Azure says nervously.
Darius: (( back ))
Darius: (( but yeah if it weren't clear I'm basically trying to throw up the snow over the Yeti, using the gravity glove as a sorta magnet ))
Darius: (( spreading its field through the snow like a magnet does when you put into a wave of iron filings ))
Darius: (( which is the best analogy I can come up with ))

The Anarchist:
Guess it'd hit me too, but snow shouldn't be a problem for me, with my ability

Yeti:
The reality of the game begins to bend and shift, and the snow falls like an avalanche of icy death, completely deleting the Yeti from the game. This strange occurance has caused the reality of the game to fall apart like loose fabric, error messages popping up on every texture and tileset.

The Anarchist:
more surface area = easier erosion

Darius:
"It seems the laws of your world can't keep up with me, either. Don't feel bad, even this one has its issues with what I do."

Warra:
"Guuuh! You crashed the game! Fine...desperate times calls for desperate measures..."

Warra:
The room becomes pitch black again. Not even lighting up the area can make you see much more than a vast, unending emptiness from corner to corner.

Darius:
and I guess if that's that end of the turn, sadly

Darius:
Darius loses 1 hit points.

Warra:
But right when you think you're all alone, a series of messages pop up in your subconscious....
Timer falls from 54 to 50!

Warra:
 Initiative (1d8): 3 + 0 = 3 Control (1d6): 5 + 0 = 5

Darius:
and the Aura goes away now until she uses another attack

Darius:
 1 FS used! Initiative (1d8): 2 + 0 = 2 Control (1d8): 2 + 2 = 4
Darius: (( have I won init once this fight ))

Darius:
"Trying to trap me in the game, huh..."
tirkaroKujo:
C:\> Run "Zork"_ ZORK I: The Great Shiokaraiken Empire Copyright © June 22, 1979, 1999, Warracom, Inc. All rights reserved. Revision 69105 / Serial Number 85

Azure:
...Azure desperately tries to change the subject. "So uh, any of you ladies going to be free this weekend? It's my treat of course~."
tirkaroKujo:
>YOU ARE IN AN EMPTY ROOM, WITH A SINGLE LEAFLET ON THE FLOOR. TO YOUR LEFT AND RIGHT ARE TWO ROOMS LEADING TO TWO DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. WHICH ACTON DO YOU WISH TO TAKE?
tirkaroKujo:
>____
Darius: (( aw god damn ))
Darius: (( fuckin Grue ))

Darius:
(I shouldn't just speak my thoughts...that likely counts as a command.) "Read Leaflet."

The Anarchist:
Thank god it's the one that doesn't speak, I guess.

The Anarchist:
I'd already be dead if it were Clockwork or Credo

Mercedes:
Mercedes rubs her arm. "Oh I'd love to but...for what reason exactly?" She may be weak right now, but Merci still has enough reserves to be slightly suspicious.

The Anarchist:
The Anarchist stands around silently, glancing around the "room." The darkness doesn't seem to bother her.

Azure:
"Oh, you know, just hang out as friends, maybe get to know each other a little better, get each other's numbers,..."
tirkaroKujo:
>The LEAFLET is written quite crudely, but is still legible even in this dead darkness for some reason. It reads, "Hello, usually this game is a lot more unforgiving, but I've taken the time to guide you through the exciting adventure that awaits you in the vast lands of ancient Kyoto! Now if you wish to dispel the darkness, all you need to do is-" the rest of the LEAFLET is torn.

Darius:
(Helpful. Kyoto, huh? I wonder which period. Let's see here...) Can I try to make out what's through the doors?

Darius:
Or well, hallways

Darius:
...probably at a penalty

Darius:
I lost my glasses to the game.

Rosalinda :
become wesker

Mercedes:
"Phone numbers huh? Well that certainly doesn't sound suspicious in the slightest. Sure, I can make some...time...I think..."

Rosalinda :
"Gurl, he's clearly hitting on you! : |" Linda says with a stern look.

Azure:
"Well, I'm trying, but you're not making it easy. >:"

Mercedes:
"Oh. OOOH! I see! He's trying to hit me, huh? Does that mean I can hit back?" You're not quite sure how serious Merci is being here.
Azure: (( oh god, she's one of THOSE girls ))
tirkaroKujo:
The LEFT DOOR emits a sweet scent, while the RIGHT DOOR feels somewhat cold from where you're standing.
tirkaroKujo:
>Also upon closer observation, it seems there is an unlit CANDLE in the corner.
Darius: (( guess "check room" was basically my command there. ))

Azure:
"N-n-no! That's not what I meant! I meant, you know, asking you out on a date...? The romantic ones I mean!" Azure says with a little fear.

Rosalinda :
*giggles*

Darius:
"Take Candle." "Light Candle." Darius gives two differnet commands, knowing a complex one probably wouldn't go through.
tirkaroKujo:
>You TAKE the Candle
tirkaroKujo:
>You have nothing to LIGHT the CANDLE!
Darius: (( I guess my lighter's gone, then? (FEDUP) ))
tirkaroKujo:
>Hint: First you must TAKE OUT LIGHTER
Darius: (( Thought it was implied before I already had it out (HMM) Unless it went back to my pocket after the game "booted" ))

Darius:
(Reset everything, huh... Fine, I see how it is.) "Take out lighter." "Light candle." Darius doesn't put the lighter back just yet - he might need it again.

Mercedes:
"Romantic date, huh? Is that really what this is all about?" Merci thinks to herself. A hint of a sly grin crawls over her face as she ponders this for a moment, but you get the idea things may not be quite as they seem. "Why, I'd be happy to!" She exclaims with stunning certainty. "In fact, why wait until this weekend? I'm sure daddy would be happy to see your face, hmm?"
Darius: (( she just wants to introduce you to her father IMMEDIATELY ))
Darius: (( run, boy ))
Darius: (( run as far as you can ))
Rosalinda : (( oh god ))
tirkaroKujo:
>You LIGHT the CANDLE. You are in a nondescript room of nondescript size. Exits are to the north, south, and west. Oh, and there's a GRUE over there in the corner.
tirkaroKujo:
There is half a leaflet next to the GRUE.
Darius: (( There are FOUR exits? (HMM) ))
Darius: (( I thought there were only two ))
tirkaroKujo:
>The CANDLE has ILLUMINATED two more EXITS
tirkaroKujo:
>and also the GRUE

Azure:
*Sigh* "I knew she'd say noo...wait what?!" Azure says with a little shock.

Darius:
(Naw...screw it. I don't need help. It's not worth it.) "Walk left." "Open door." "Walk through doorway."

Azure:
"Uhhh, sorry got plans for tonight....and for the next weekdays. Kind of why I said this weekend, haha..."

Mercedes:
Merci wraps her arms tight around Azure's shoulder. "Aawww, but I wanted to feel what it was like to have a boyfriend as soon as possible. Just what plans could you have anyway?"
Agi has connected.
Agi:
sup fags and fagettes

The Anarchist:
The Anarchist gives the GRUE a passing look, but doesn't bother focusing on it too long, and follows after Darius

Azure:
"U-uh, promised that I'd help out with the house with my mom. She's still really fragile after what happened to...er, nevermind. Basically, I can't make it, as much as I'd LOVE to go out tonight, hahaha....hah..."

Azure:
Azure whispers to Linda. "Help me please...!"

Rosalinda :
"Uhhhhhhh, we're still planning to hang out on Saturday right Merci? Why don't you join us, Azure?"
tirkaroKujo:
>You go through the DOOR and wind up in an empty GARDEN. In the corner are 4 WOODLAND CREATURES, as well as a MAILBOX with another LEAFLET
tirkaroKujo:
>There are no GRUES to be seen in the area

Charlotte:
So last time on my end, Richard had just pulled a disc out of Psychic Wars, and oh my god you're playing Zork, that's great

Charlotte:
"...that's... oh my gosh, that's right, your Replicant works with memories...!"

Darius:
"Walk to MAILBOX." "Check MAILBOX." (Best to see if it's booby-trapped...)

The Anarchist:
disregard WOODLAND CREATURES
Charlotte: (( no, examine what sort of WOODLAND CREATURES they are ))
Charlotte: (( Bears are WOODLAND CREATURES ))

The Anarchist:
i just beat the fuck out of the SkiFree Yeti

The Anarchist:
I don't fear no bears
Charlotte: (( impossible, no one bests the yeti ))
tirkaroKujo:
>The MAILBOX is actually rimmed with DEADLY POISON, but you manage to surpass it easily.

Azure:
"Hahahaha, yeah I'd love to go if it's alright with this lovely lady here...hhahaaha...." Azure's still a tad nervous with the girl hanging on his shoulder...
Darius: (( least I'm wearing...A glove ))

Darius:
"Pick up LEAFLET." "Read LEAFLET."

Darius:
(You won't catch me off-guard as easily as you may have others, I'm afraid, little girl.)

Charlotte:
Consume LEAFLET

Mercedes:
Mercedes gives a small frown, but she nods and accepts her current predicament. "Well okaaaay...I suppose I'm getting a tad too excited here, but..."
Darius: (( I assume Mercedes just DISASSEMBLED HER FATHER and has his head in the fridge ))
Darius: (( still consc--oh god ))
Darius: (( she's Buggy ))
Darius: (( and/or Law ))
Charlotte: (( No idea what you're referring to ))
Darius: (( wan pose ))
Darius: (( Buggy's power is to "cut himself into pieces" ))
Darius: (( and control them ))
Darius: (( Law's is sorta the opposite, he can do that to other people ))
Darius: (( his speciality is cutting out their hearts and holding em ))
Darius: (( in a little box ))
Charlotte: (( Is there something bizarre about the situation on TWILT's end or is this just speculation ))
Darius: (( she disassembled herself to nearly win a race ))
Darius: (( her Replicant threw her back together ))
Darius: (( literally ))
Charlotte: (( jesus christ ))
tirkaroKujo:
>The LEAFLET reads: "My name is *jumbled glitched text*, and I welcome you to this digital recreation of my hometown. I programmed this game myself! You wouldn't believe how hard simple game development is..." The LEAFLET ends there. The WOODLAND CREATURES are now circling you.

Darius:
"Check WOODLAND CREATURES."
Charlotte: (( >Three skunks and a grue ))

The Anarchist:
naw there ain't any GRUE
tirkaroKujo:
>The WOODLAND CREATURES, upon closer examinaton, conists of a DEER, a RED PANDA, a SQURREL, and a BEAR.

The Anarchist:
shit, the fabled SQURREL
Charlotte: (( yer doomd ))

The Anarchist:
the ancient, hostile cousin of the modern-day SQUIRREL

The Anarchist:
>seven foot tall squirrel

The Anarchist:
that's mildly terrifyingly adorable actually
tirkaroKujo:
>Beyond the GARDEN is a deep, thick acre of WOODS.
Charlotte: (( adorabloodthirsty, really ))
The Anarchist: (( I hope you don't mean that literally ))
The Anarchist: (( or well, figuratively ))
The Anarchist: (( and it's a forest of dicks ))
Charlotte: (( it is now (gst) ))

Azure:
"Hahaha, then it's a date with both you ladies.~ Guess I'll see you Saturday! And don't worry love, I'm sure we'll be together soon~" Azure says, trying to be as smoooooth as possible.

Rosalinda :
: | "Don't get too worked up. And Reis and another friend are coming too by the way."

Mercedes:
"It is sure to be quite the get together, you could say."

Darius:
"Calmly walk to WOODS." "Enter WOODS." (Don't feel like fighting animals... especially not four at once.)

D. Richard:
"So it DOES work! Through my replicant's abilities, I have extracted the memories from this thing! So now..."
Charlotte: (( that's not gonna work ))

Azure:
"Righty then! uh, Linda, think I could talk to you in private for a sec?"
Azure: (( provided there's still enough time in class? ))

The Anarchist:
The Anarchist walks backward, staring down the animals, though without hostility. She doesn't particularly dislike animals.

D. Richard:
The D tries to lift up the discus it extracted from the orb, only to struggle with it a bit. "Woah nelly. This thing is deense..."
The Anarchist: (( the D can't handle it ))
The Anarchist: (( this is not a job for The D, find another letter/organ ))

Charlotte:
"Extracted?" Charlotte moves to help him wherever he's taking the disc. "You don't mean you took them out completely, do you? This is the only copy?"
The Anarchist: (( he may literally hold Rosa's soul in his hands ))

Rosalinda :
"Uh sure, Azure, what's up?" Linda says as she and Azure head towards a distance where Mercedes can't hear them.
tirkaroKujo:
>You head deep into the WOODS for a good while, only for it to turn dark at the drop of a hat. It's cold, dark, and you are now lost. Right when all hope is lost, you come across a SAMURAI who is busy cutting down a BAMBOO THICKET. He is being accompanied by a YOUNG WOMAN holding a MEDICAL KIT.

The Anarchist:
i wonder what I appear as to the common people

The Anarchist:
I assume just Hex Maniac

D. Richard:
"This...shouldn't be the only copy..." He responds with a tinge fo worry in his eyes.

The Anarchist:
or Rin Tezuka (waiting)
Charlotte: (( Attack SAMURAI with BEAR, take SAMURAI SWORD, recruit YOUNG WOMAN ))

Azure:
"So, I won't lie, what Mercedes did earlier was...pretty crazy. Is there something I should know?"

D. Richard:
"Let's try this again..." Richard once again lifts his arm up and chops another disc out of the orb.
Darius: (( I wonder if I speak Japanese (HMM) ))

D. Richard:
"Ah...this one is a lot lighter...I wonder what's up with the really dense one?"
Darius: (( I mena, probably. ))

Psychic Wars:
The Wars is glowing slightly red, its single eye looking angered and intense.

Charlotte:
"I couldn't say, I have no idea how this power of your works- oh... there it is."

Rosalinda :
"O-oh, you saw -that- didn't you...? ...I guess if you can see it, there's not much point in hiding it...sides, you seem like a good kid for the most part, heh."

Azure:
"C-come on, I'm the same age as both you and Mercedes..., but yeah, what's up with her?"

Darius:
(Well, then...I can't simply speak aloud now. Let's see if this works... Darius puts some oomph into a few of his thoughts. >Walk up to SAMURAI. >Bow to SAMURAI. Bow to YOUNG WOMAN. >Speak: Samurai, young lady, will you assist me?) With proper honorifics, probably -san here

Rosalinda :
"Are you familiar with the term, 'replicant?' Mercedes and I kind of both have them..."

The Anarchist:
The Anarchist lags behind, refraining from approaching the couple.
tirkaroKujo:
>"IRRASAHAI!" The well-built SAMURAI bows equally as honorably to you. "It is always nice to have new guests around!" He cheers heartily. The YOUNG WOMAN giggles and kindly says "You must be what the database registers as PLAYER_SUPERNERD, right? I've been expecting you."

Azure:
"You could say that, yeah. You're telling me...that freaky thing she did was her replicant's power? Jeezez....Mercedes has been acting...weird lately to say the least. You know anything about that?"

Rosalinda :
"Yeah...don't know much about her personality change myself. You seem awfully concerned with her...OMG Azure, do you LIKE LIKE Mercedes?!" Linda says, teasing Azure.

Darius:
(All this, and she still doesn't respect me? Eh, whatever.) >Speak: "Yes, miss. I fear I may be lost here. Would you lead or point me through? I will aid you with this bamboo, if you wish."

D. Richard:
"An interesting end result but..." the D checks the discs some more. "I doubt simply taking away its memories will amount to much."

Azure:
"W-what? N-no, it's nothing like that! Was just really concerned after she almost fainted after that...'run'...Anyway, that's all I wanted to ask. You and Mercedes be careful, alright?"

Rosalinda :
"Well, alright. You too Azure...but wait, if you know about the replicants, does that mean you too have one...?" Linda says with a bit of curiousity.
tirkaroKujo:
>The YOUNG WOMAN giggles again, and puts away her MEDICAL KIT. "Most certainly. I could tell that-" but before she could finish her sentence, she is interrupted by a YOUNG GIRL eating a CHOCOLATE SNACK

Azure:
"Heh, I'll let you know when the time is right. Keep this conversation between us alright?" Azure says, cooly, as he walks back to Mercedes.
tirkaroKujo:
>"Hey! What do you think you're doing!?" The YOUNG GIRL eating a CHOCOLATE SNACK shouts. "There's no Samurais or Japanesey stuff in ZORK! You're ruining my GAME here!"
tirkaroKujo:
>"Oh hush you." The YOUNG WOMAN kindly dismisses as the YOUNG GIRL eating a CHOCOLATE SNACK waves her arms around.

Charlotte:
"Hopefully not... you should stop though, I doubt making it angry is a good idea."

Charlotte:
"But that's great! Do you just put the disc in a computer now?"

Darius:
(...Hah...hahahaha!) >Speak: "So, miss hacker has been hacked? I congratulate you, YOUNG WOMAN."

D. Richard:
"So close...yet so far away." Richard rubs his chin and frowns. "I feel like I'm getting close here though...."

D. Richard:
"A computer? Well, you can but...I'm afraid most modern computers aren't capable of running the discs that my replicant creates. It truly is a being ahead of its time!"

Azure:
"Sorry beautiful, hope you weren't lonely while we gone." Azure says as smooooooth as possible.

The Anarchist:
The Anarchist looks toward the YOUNG GIRL with mirth in her eye...s? from her position.
Charlotte: (( Lunch break's probably really close to over on my end now, I'll go with that ))

Mercedes:
"Don't worry, I was able to pull myself together by imagining the good times we're sure to have many years in the future. What do you think is a good baby name?"
Azure: (( OH GOD SHE'S ONE OF -THOSE- ))
The Anarchist: (( how about Sonic ))
The Anarchist: (( cause you movin too fast, girl ))

Charlotte:
"Hmm..." The bell rings, another lunchless lunch break for the girl in purple. "Ah! Already over... okay, keep those discs safe, I'll get ahold of Darius as soon as possible. You weren't planning on doing anything you can't reschedule tonight, I hope?"
tirkaroKujo:
>"Don't sweat it" The YOUNG WOMAN laughs. The YOUNG GIRL eating a CHOCOLATE SNACK gets noticably peeved off, and unleashes her TRUE POWER. "That's it! Now I'm going for the BAD END!"
tirkaroKujo:
>PLAYER_SUPERNERD, YOUNG WOMAN, and SAMURAI are now surrounded by an army of GRUES in every notch of the trees. "Aah, well look at this..." The YOUNG WOMAN playfully inquires.

Azure:
"W-whoa whoa whoa there girl. Can't we talk about kids at least AFTER we have our dance or something?" Azure asks nervously, almost sweating.
Charlotte: (( you don't get pregnant from a dance, Azure, sheesh (D) ))
tirkaroKujo:
>"IRRASHAI! THESE MONSTERS MEAN NOTHING TO ME! ODORU SEIKEN!" The SAMURAI rushes through and cuts through a line of GRUES, but you are still left to handle one GRUE to YOURSELF.

Rosalinda :
Linda does her best not to burst out laughing at Azure's expense.

Mercedes:
Merci gives a sly giggle "I was just playing, really. Everyone knows the best baby name is 'Ashley' anyway. Elegant and completely gender neutral."
Charlotte: (( completely... wha ))

Darius:
>Speak: "BAD END? Unfortunately, WARRA, once you're caught up in MY GAME, the RIDE never ENDS. YOUNG WOMAN, please, that MEDICAL KIT? And, do step away. I will try my best to help you, but I am afraid my DEFENSE is lacking."
Darius: (( Ashley is a gender neutral name, technically ))
Darius: (( So's Claire ))
Charlotte: (( that's a pretty definitively female name, even if it's technically unisex ))
Timer falls from 50 to 45!

Warra:
 Initiative (1d8): 8 + 0 = 8 Control (1d6): 1 + 0 = 1

Darius:
Darius concentrates and regains 1 Fighting Spirit.
tirkaroKujo:
You are one SPACE in front of the GRUE

Darius:
 Initiative (1d6): 6 + 0 = 6 Control (1d8): 6 + 2 = 8
Darius: (( took like three tries to get the init thing to work ))
Darius: (( And I think Warra should recover an FS too ))
Charlotte: (( what's wrong witchu ))
tirkaroKujo:
>The GRUE takes one step FORWARD and CHOMPS you down with his CHOMPERS

Warra:
Warra concentrates and regains 1 Fighting Spirit.
tirkaroKujo:
« 1d6+1 = 5 + 1 = 6 »
Darius: (( Wouldn't have been able to dodgicate it anyhow ))
tirkaroKujo:
« 1d6 = 4 »

Darius:
Darius loses 4 hit points.
Darius: (( Huh, I still have 4 Control/ ))
Darius: (( And could you put a blank token/marker down for the GRUE at least ))
Darius: (( So I know where it is in relation to Darius/TA ))

Charlotte:
you are ZERO SPACES in front of the GRUE
Darius: (( oh she only rolled one Control ))
Darius: (( didn't notice that ))

D. Richard:
"Hmm, this has piqued my interest! I'll make plans to see just what's up with this Darius fellow in the first place!" RIchard happily responds.

The Anarchist:
Fortunately, I rolled 8.
The Anarchist: (( perfect ))

GRUE:
few things more terrifying

The Anarchist:
The Anarchist tries her hand at these commands! She's not stupid, just...uh, dumb. >Walk LEFT. >Use the MOVE ANTHEM. >Follow with the MOVE SCARLET MIST.
The Anarchist: (( hold up ))

Charlotte:
Charlotte smiles, and takes Psychic Wars back into her possession. "We'll get those discs read, don't you worry!" She then leaves the classroom and doesn't really care about RPing the rest of the school day.
The Anarchist: (( okay I'm back ))
The Anarchist: (( seems NOW I'm back ))
tirkaroKujo:
>The YOUNG WOMAN stands besides you, effortlessly dodging the attacks by the oncoming GRUES. "If you need MEDICAL HELP, just ask."

The Anarchist:
The Anarchist sings a song of ruin and havoc with her screaming arms, and then floods the GRUE with poison. Well, that's the plan anyway.

Darius:
Darius uses 1 Fighting Spirit!

The Anarchist:
« 1d6+2 = 2 + 2 = 4 » sadly no Control Bonus, I only barely stretched it to this with EAsy to Combo

The Anarchist:
oh wait, forgot

The Anarchist:
« 4-1 = 4 - 1 = 3 » dat combo penalty

The Anarchist:
Or well, Special Move not at the start of a Combo
tirkaroKujo:
>You HIT the GRUE with POISON!

The Anarchist:
technically I hit it with the arms first, this WAS A combo

The Anarchist:
« 1d12+1+2 = 7 + 1 + 2 = 10 »

Warra:
Warra loses 10 hit points.

The Anarchist:
and half of « (1d12+1)/3+1 = (7 + 1) / 3 + 1 = 3.666666666666666666666666666666667 »

The Anarchist:
so 2

Warra:
Warra loses 2 hit points.

The Anarchist:
and turn is over, so

Darius:
Darius loses 1 hit points.

Warra:
Warra loses 1 hit points.

The Anarchist:
and uh, still Knock Down and alldatshit
tirkaroKujo:
>"Ugh! Why are these OLD GAMES so BULLSHIT anyway!" The YOUNG GIRL eating the CHOCOLATE SNACK yells

Azure:
"Heheehehehehe, guess we'll see in the future, right?!" Azure says nervously. "Anyway, class seems like it's gonna end soon. Guess we should tidy up...?"
tirkaroKujo:
The GRUE is now in a STUNNED state anyway!
tirkaroKujo:
*>

Darius:
>Speak: "Now, now. The GAME MASTER can't complain when their PLAYERS get a little crazy."
tirkaroKujo:
>"The YOUNG GIRL eating a CHOCOLATE SNACK gets fumed and stomps her feet. "I wish I was playing a better GAME! Like DARK S-"

ColCampbell:
*Ahem*
tirkaroKujo:
>"Uuuh, KING'S FIELD! Yeah, KING'S FIELD."
Timer falls from 45 to 43!

Warra:
 Initiative (1d8): 4 + 0 = 4 Control (1d6): 6 + 0 = 6

Darius:
>Speak: "I don't see what's wrong with Darkstalkers. You could have gone with that."

Darius:
 Initiative (1d6): 5 + 0 = 5 Control (1d8): 5 + 2 = 7

The Anarchist:
Well, Scarlet Mist has Pursuit, so uh, I guess I'll use that again.

The Anarchist:
This might be the last time I can use it, though, since it has LImited Use

The Anarchist:
I don't recall how many times I've used it. Must be at least the third or fourth time here

The Anarchist:
aaand technically this is twice in a row

The Anarchist:
So I guess I take the penalty

The Anarchist:
« 1d6+2-2 = 2 + 2 - 2 = 2 » Not gonna both with FS, Control and Range should be good.

The Anarchist:
er*
Charlotte: (( completely ignoring the nurse and her offer to heal you, eh ))
tirkaroKujo:
The School day comes to an end as per usual, but from outside you can hear the lound trumpets and drums playing from the band club performing on the football/track field. They're being immensely louder than usual.

The Anarchist:
DOES IT LOOK LIKE THE ANARCHIST NEEDS HEALING BOY
Charlotte: (( looks like Darius might ))
tirkaroKujo:
>The GRUE would try to dodge it, but it is STUNNED.

The Anarchist:
« (1d12+1)/3+1 = (10 + 1) / 3 + 1 = 4.666666666666666666666666666666667 » and as far as I can tell this stacks with the other
Azure: (( all this purseowner 3 bg ))
Warra: (( was that for the poison thing ))
Warra: (( and that counts as a 2 right ))

The Anarchist:
No, that time it's not halved, for starters, and it rounds up

Warra:
Warra loses 5 hit points.

The Anarchist:
It's only halved the last few times cause it was the second move in a combo

Charlotte:
What's the Wars doin out there

The Anarchist:
and then at the end of the turn you take 2 from the other use
Timer falls from 43 to 38!

Warra:
Warra loses 2 hit points.

The Anarchist:
and then of course there's this shit

Darius:
Darius loses 1 hit points.

Darius:
which I think has honestly hurt me more than you

Warra:
Warra loses 1 hit points.

Darius:
Darius concentrates and regains 1 Fighting Spirit.

Warra:
 2 FS used! Initiative (1d12): 6 + 0 = 6 1 FS used! Control (1d8): 8 + 0 = 8

Darius:
 1 FS used! Initiative (1d8): 1 + 0 = 1 Control (1d8): 6 + 2 = 8

Darius:
Darius uses 2 Fighting Spirit!

Darius:
to improve Evasion
tirkaroKujo:
>The GRUE has begun to not hold back in the slightest! It leaps forward at you with the intent to devour you like GRUES do.

Warra:
Warra uses 2 Fighting Spirit!

Warra:
« 1d6+2+1 = 3 + 2 + 1 = 6 »

Darius:
mhm

Charlotte:
With this sort of a breakthrough, Charlotte couldn't possibly care less about what the band club's doing. She... waits until MT gets back so she can call Cheryl to postpone practice, I guess.
Azure: (( I guess we're all walking home together? Would be nice for Linda to inform Reis that Azure's coming ))

Darius:
>Speak: "YOUNG WOMAN, that kit may come in handy soon..."
tirkaroKujo:
>The GRUE punches you twice in the stomach, and lifts you up BITES down on you with her CHOMPERS. « 1d10+2 = 2 + 2 = 4 »

Darius:
that's a woman?
tirkaroKujo:
>Who knew

Darius:
Darius loses 4 hit points.
tirkaroKujo:
>The YOUNG WOMAN smiles and takes out her MEDKIT.
Timer falls from 38 to 32!

Darius:
>Speak: "Hahaha...up close, you're much less fearsome."
Darius: (( hey now, turn ain't over ))
Darius: (( I rolled 8 control ))
tirkaroKujo:
>"I do have to say, your MODERN WORLD is a very strange one indeed. Yet, it is still full of many SIMPLICITIES." The young woman softly speaks.

The Anarchist:
The Anarchist goes for the finish! Its eroding arms(as in erode other things that was oddly worded) tear through the GRUE, and follow up with some basic claw-stabs!

Darius:
Darius uses 3 Fighting Spirit!

Warra:
Warra uses 2 Fighting Spirit!

The Anarchist:
« 1d6+3+2 = 1 + 3 + 2 = 6 » 1 from Control, 1 from Range 0, suck an ass

The Anarchist:
I hope that does it

Charlotte:
it'd betta

Warra:
It meets it yea

The Anarchist:
« 1d12+1+2+1+1 = 8 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1 = 13 »

The Anarchist:
aw I was hoping for max damage again
tirkaroKujo:
>the GRUE takes MASSIVE DAMAGE, and EXPLODES before you even need the medkit!

The Anarchist:
Knock Down is that one's only real mattering Element

Warra:
Warra loses 13 hit points.

The Anarchist:
not that it matters

Warra:
"Awaawaawaawaaa...." The digital game world becomes flickery and staticy. The worlds "REPLICANT CRASH IMMINENT" flashes in your mind constantly.

Darius:
>Speak: "You are an intriguing presence, making your way in here, YOUNG WOMAN. You call this place SIMPLE? I suppose. But it seems our MEETING was quite fleeting."
tirkaroKujo:
>"Oh my. Is my time here up already? I sure hope to meet you again someday...and I trust me, we will meet again soon." The YOUNG WOMAN winks. "SIMPLE as your world may be, it is a very AMUSING one."
tirkaroKujo:
>You see the woman begin to wave as the digital reality crashes upon itself. "In the future, keep in mind the name of the last great Shiokaraiken. The name is simply SHIRAN-" Bweeeep. The game completely crashes, and you're sent flying back to reality.

Warra:
"K.O!" Exclaims Warra's Neo Geo Pocket, as the titualr words flash on the screen over and over. "Gaaaah. This was a ruthless battle!"

Darius:
"Argh...Coming back is more entangling than going." Darius glances down at the girl with satisfaction on his face, "Well? Now do you see? As smart as you might be, none can best me in a game of intellect."

Darius:
(I wonder what that woman meant...Shiranui, perhaps? I suppose I'll know it when I hear it. Not much starts that way.)

Warra:
The GIRL eating the CHOCOLATE SN- I mean, Warra gets up and brushes her head. "What-evurr. Guess you really are the super nerd then. What is it you wanted anyway?"

Warra:
"No really my head's kinda spinning here. Arcade Fire isn't meant to be beaten so hard, let alone hacked like this..." Warra takes out the hacked copy of Zork and looks at it with intense scrutiny.

Darius:
"Nerd, genius, abomination, same to me. You seem all right, at least, tyro, so that's good. What I want, of course, is that information. I can't let Pato get her hands on it. As nearsighted as she is, she could be a real threat if given motivation."

Darius:
"Not only to me. Working with her could have cost you your life, tyro. Penguin isn't one to honor deals."

Warra:
"Perhaps you're right, buuuut....just who says I can trust you as well? After all, you are head over heels for that Stouffer freak, and I know a good few dirty bits on her."

Azure:
"Sooo guess you ladies are gonna go home? Who else you said was coming on Saturday again?"
MarthTrinity has connected.

Mercedes:
"One of her other friends or something. Shouldn't matter, really."

Darius:
"Stouffer? Tyro, she's my boss. One I try to avoid if I can... And whatever pieces of information you've gleaned about her, I'd like you to tell me. I'm not allowed to spy on her domain, so there's a chance you could know more than I in this situation."

Getsu:
*Kinda continuing* "Keh. I know just what freaks like you did to Casey. Do you think I'm going to let that slide?"

Tel:
"Who cares? I just wanna use the bath already!"

Darius:
"In fact...your abilities could be useful indeed. As for trusting me, few do, but they depend on me to do what I'm asked. In that, I can be relied upon. Failure isn't in my genes."

Warra:
"Well, I am a hardcore gamer, and part of hardcore gaming is sticking by rules. So a deal's a deal. But remind me, just what's in it for me?"

The Anarchist:
Dinis paces around the room, checking out the tables and machines. With the Replicant gone, and people absent, she seems more comfortable, less on edge.

Cheryl:
"Tchhhhh..." Cheryl exhales heavily, "You sorta got the wrong fuckin' idea if you think I did that to Casey."

Getsu:
"Don't get me wrong. Kid was a goddamn moron. But he was a moron that showed potential. Real fire in his heart. I'm sure something must have consumed him..."

Darius:
"What's in it for you? I believe we agreed you would give me the information in exchange for money, should I show up. However...this tussle wasn't in the deal, tyro. I think it had been ruled out. So, the circumstances have changed. But I'm feeling nice today, and you and your unique talents opened my eyes to something. See, I lack the ability to hack, which is a pitfall for an information specialist. How would you like a job?"

Rosalinda :
"Oh yeah, you haven't met her yet have you? She's pretty nice once you get to know her, but uh, she's never really had any friends sides me, so be really nice to her, kay?"

Azure:
"Please, I'll treat her like a delicate rose.~"
Charlotte: (( I have no idea where Cheryl's at on the timestream, but I'm about to call her up ))
Darius: (( also, can I heal up ))

Cheryl:
"Yeah, real wolf in sheep's clothing there..."

Warra:
"A job, huh? You want me to WORK for you? So easily? I mean, I guess it'd be more reliable than a single lump sum... still, if you wanna beat Penguin's prices, you better be payin' top dollar."

Warra:
Healed up!

Darius:
Healed up!
Warra: (( and I suppose she's about wherever you need her on the timestream ))

Rosalinda :
"Riigghttt....anyway, have you seen Reis? I should probably tell her that you're coming with us on Saturday..."

Mercedes:
"Oh you know me. I'm just about the nicest person I know."
Rosalinda : (( DO I REALLY ))

Charlotte:
Alright, well, Charlotte gives Cheryl a call as she quickly strides off the schoolgrounds.

Charlotte:
Which I assume is... toward the gate

Azure:
"Wasn't paying attention in class. What does she have last period?"

Darius:
"You still risk business with her? Fine. I'm not short on cash. My budget might run dry, but I feel you're more than skillful enough to be worth the investment. You said the starting bid was ten thousand, yes? I'll double that. And on top of it, as you'd be my employee, I'll pay you a monthly emolument as well."

Arino (Azure's Pet):
Also squaaacckkk I'm randomly here too hiding in the bushes or something

Cheryl:
Cheryl shrugs and shakes her head, "Believe me, pops. I don't want anyone to live the fuckin' lifestyle I do. I dunno what the hell changed in Casey, but it affected me fuckin' firsthand." The red-head lets out a sigh as her phone starts to ring, "He changed me more than I could ever change anything. . ."

Rosalinda :
*shrugs*

Cheryl:
With that, Cheryl reaches into her pocket and pulls out her phone, "What?" she asks before the person on the other end can even state their name.

Getsu:
Getsu takes a prolonged drag of his cigar. "The idiot has a habit of doing that...at least we agree there."

Charlotte:
"Oh, Cheryl! It's me, Charlotte - is it too late to reschedule practice for later tonight? Something big just came up!"

Lyric:
"I'm...not sure what happened here, but I'm sorry for whatever it is you must be going through. I can't imagine what it'd be like to have a child of yours lose their way like that..."

Cheryl:
"Yeah, that's fine by me..."

Charlotte:
"Okay, I'll get back to you on that! Talk to you later."

Warra:
"Well damn. You really do drive a hard bargain, and cross the finish line before the blue shell can hit. You win, I'll take up your offer...but I'll need a few special requirements."

Darius:
"And what would those be?"

Darius:
Darius doesn't really seem surprised - he never expected to be turned down in the first place.

Cheryl:
"Later."

Cheryl:
On that note, Cheryl turns her attention back to Getsu. "Even I don't know what the hell happened with Casey..." she continues from where she left off, "Last thing I'd bloody well want is him turning into...what he is now..."

Warra:
"1. You have to buy me as many video games as I want on top of the money you're offering, 2. You have to play those games with me whenever I want to. and finally 3. You need to provide me with decent housing."

Darius:
"You mean I have to buy games, and actually -play- them? Oh dear, whatever should I do? But I will say - I can't play ANY time. I have other responsibilities, as I seem to be the only worthwhile employee who can leave Stouffer's mansion. But if I'm free? Sure. Now, housing...you don't live here?"

Getsu:
"A likely excuse. The road to hell is, after all, paved with good intentions. Then again, I can't say I'm entirely exempt from fault too. My biggest regret was not being able to truly understand what it is that drove him to the path of darkness."

Darius:
"I'd have thought there might be an upstairs, or something."

Warra:
"This is where I live. It kinda sucks. I did say -decent- housing after all."

Warra:
"I want a huuuuge bed. One with sleep numbers and everything."
Charlotte: (( I dunno if that was a '99 thing ))
Darius: (( Darius probably could make one regardless ))

Charlotte:
Spotting Linda nearby, Charlotte diverts her course - can't be letting the other band members fall behind, you know... but seeing others, especially Merci nearby, she resolves to just text her later.
Cheryl: (( 1987 says Wikipedia ))

Darius:
"...sure, all right. I'm going to need a lot of beds. You can stay in the lab. I'm sure you'll find it more than accomodating."
Charlotte: (( jeez, alright ))

Cheryl:
"Hmmm..." Cheryl taps her chin with her index finger before snapping her fingers, "Oi, pops! What does 'Replicant' mean to you?"

Darius:
"And, when I do happen to be gone, you can play any of your games on my TV, if you'd like. Marian might play with you, too..."

Getsu:
"It means 'stop chugging the cough syrup before I lodge my foot up your ass.' In layman's terms, total gibberish."

Charlotte:
Charlotte sends a basic "Practice rescheduled for later, will get back to you" text to Linda while riding the cab to Stouffer's mansion.

Cheryl:
Cheryl lets out a whistle, subtly calling up Quiet Riot behind her, "And you say you have no idea where Casey's assholish attitude comes from? Tch..."

Rosalinda :
Linda gets a quick beep beep on her phone, as she checks what text she got. "Huh...practice later....well alright then..."
Tokens dropped onto map 'Cobblestone2Revengeance' by player MarthTrinity (Player)

Warra:
"Hmm...fine, I'll see what I can do. But first, I want that new Dreamcast machine. Maybe 3 of them. Have you seen the graphics on Shenmue? They look out of this world!"

Azure:
"Practice?"

Rosalinda :
"Ohh, just got to practice for a little something later with a couple friends. Can't say too much about it."

Getsu:
"???!" Getsu pulls himself back, staring intently at the being behind the woman. "An...hadou? This brat knows it too...?" He whispers quietly to himself.

Getsu:
*A

Darius:
"Dreamcast? I got one day of release, but I guess I could get you one, too. I expect Shenmue to be great, with all the money they've thrown at it. But, alas, tyro, we should get to the mansion."

Mercedes:
"I believe Linda is involved quite heavily in music. Oh how often she's banging on those drums..."

Cheryl:
"So you see 'im, hmm?" Cheryl grins, reacting to Getsu's...reaction. "Kids these days call these guys 'replicants', I guess. Casey's got one too. . .and if I'm going to piece together everything I've seen. . .I'd wager it's more than likely the root of what's made him such an insufferable asshole."
Darius: (( yeah she's always bangin somethin ))

Rosalinda :
"Hehehe yeah. Part of the school band too, so.!" Linda says proudly.

Warra:
"A whole mansion, huh? It better live up to expectations..." The gamer girl follows you to this fabled mansion.

Rosalinda :
"I'd ask you all to come watch, but I'm probably not allowed too hehe."

Azure:
"Ahh, loved too, but yeah, already got plans with the family. Gotta take care of my mom and such." Azure fibs.

Darius:
"Well, I live...eh, whatever, you'll see." Man I'm glad I don't live with my parents, they'd be wondering about all da wimmenz I keep bringing home

Darius:
Darius trods out to his bike, and Dinis climbs into the sidecar...an interesting feat for someone with no arms. Or at least none usable in this situation. "Get on, and make sure your grip is steady."

Getsu:
"Keh...heh heh. Didn't think these were so widespread. Alas, I already knew about my Grandson's foolery. Do you think I'm that naiive? Either way, the Hadou means nothing to this end. It's a reflection of ones soul, through and through."

Warra:
"Don't worry. I've played Mach Rider. I know eeeveeerything about Motorcycles."
Azure: (( but has she played card games on them ))

Lyric:
"To be fair, even I'm not sure about the true nature of Replicants...nobody is, really..."

Darius:
"Mach Rider? Right, well, we'll be going faster than that, so hang on nonetheless." And so with that, Darius speeds off to the mansion/laboratory, fast as a speeding bullet. Without his glasses.

Cheryl:
"That bloody nun, Sister Rosa. Her Replicant want on a bloody killing spree. Seems like it took her over. And Casey..." She pauses for a moment and takes a deep breath, "His Replicant....it made him angry, made him violent..." Cheryl clenches her fists and looks away from Getsu, "...A lot like I remember him being later..."
Charlotte: (( Wait, why (D) ))
Darius: (( I lost em in the simulation ))
Darius: (( or rather, stabbed them through a ski ))
Charlotte: (( you've doomed us all. ))

Rosalinda :
Linda texts back to Charlotte. "kk just send a text or call the time we're starting then." Linda then proceeds to call Reis, to inform her that Azure's coming with...
Tokens dropped onto map 'Cobblestone2Revengeance' by player Thrice (Player)

Motorcycle:
>10 FS

Motorcycle:
I dunno what moves I've got

Motorcycle:
but I'll be sure to hit I guess

Motorcycle:
and I guess half of us are on the Lab map now (waiting)
Tokens dropped onto map 'Darius' Lab' by player Agi (Player)

The Anarchist:
Huh

The Anarchist:
Charlotte might finally meet another forme, if Darius keeps forgetting to switch this one out.
Charlotte: (( well, I doubt Angel's gonna want to see Warra again ))
The Anarchist: (( indeed, and Credo is sort of a dick ))
The Anarchist: (( so denise here will have to do ))

Reis:
"WHAT?! Now you're telling me Mercedes is DATING? And with Azure of all people? Now this is just crazy talk!"

Reis:
"Seriously, something must have happened with that girl..."

Rosalinda :
"W-what?! No they aren't! Look, I'm just gonna tell you that Azure's coming with us on Saturday. Where are you anyway? You still at school?"

Reis:
"And then the next thing you know, Mercedes is gonna fall into the *gasp* WRONG CROWD! Then she'll be riding motorcycles and covering her face with surgical masks and carrying wooden swords and spraying grafitti everywhere listening to loud music...*Cough* Y-yeah, I'm still at school...."
Darius: (( hell are you still here for Charlotte's token ))
Charlotte: (( uh, because I placed myself there not 10 minutes ago ))

Rosalinda :
oh hey charlotte *waves*
Charlotte: (( though really, I have no idea if I get there first or if you do ))
Charlotte: (( at least the streams are crossing now ))

Rosalinda :
"*sigh* We're at the school entrance. Meet us there now!"

Getsu:
"Phwoo....I'm sorry to say, but hadou or not, Casey is responsible for his own being through and through. And the fact is, the guy's an idiot. Wish I could smack some much-needed sense into him..."

Cheryl:
"Yeah, I tried. Got punched through a fuckin' building for it."
Darius: (( I dunno, I don't know when I left ,but I think it was near the morning ))
Darius: (( could just say that fight took forever though ))
Charlotte: (( I'm cool with either ))
Getsu: (( yea just do that ))

Mercedes:
"Oh. Hello there Reis."

Reis:
"AAAH! So it IS true!"

Azure:
"Hey there Reis. Uh, what's true...?"

Charlotte:
Alright, Charlotte gets to the mansion, pays the cabbie with her recently-refreshed cash reserves, and hustles her way into the lobby. The uh, first lobby, since the second lobby is even deeper into the mansion for some reason

Mercedes:
"Oh nothing. Just Reis jumping to conclusions as usual~."

Darius:
Darius hops off his steaming bike before it's really totally stopped, as Dinis climbs out of the sidecar, and extends his hand to Warra, "Come on, tyro I'll give you a hand. My apologies if that shook you up."

Reis:
"What conclusion? I spy with my own two eyes Mercedes having casual interactions with a young boy! Just what else are you planning to do 'casually' huh?" Reis gets noticably panicked.

Darius:
+,

Mercedes:
"Hmm...Reis seems to get panicked a lot lately."

Charlotte:
Somewhat familiar with how things work around here now, she keeps an eye out for the cat painting which serves as a lookout.

Getsu:
"Still, I have some issues of my own. Issues that you're better off in the dark about. I can do nothing but feel down about the loss of my son's soul...but that won't change a thing."

Azure:
"W-what? N-no! I mean, I asked her out, but we're not a thing ...yet!"

Getsu:
"The moron will find his end one way or another. If you could bring that about early, that'd be swell though."
Darius: (( don't trust this guy ))
Darius: (( he reminds me all too much of Zouken ))

Azure:
"Sides..." Azure brushes his hair stylishly. "You sure you don't want me yourself, Reis?"
Darius: (( he'll be stuffing worms through your eyes, and other, less pleasant, orifices soon enough ))

Reis:
"Gaaaaaaaah!" Reis yells. "So you admit it! Why I oughta...do you know no shame?"

Azure:
"...Admit what?" : |

Reis:
"Hmmph!" Reis pumps her fist. "Admitting to asking her out? Eh? Eh? You may think it sounds harmless...but I know exactly how you boys roll!"

Mercedes:
"Reis you know just as well as I you're in no position to talk about shamelessness here."

Reis:
"Eeeehhhccchhh..." the young girl's face goes pitch blue as Slow Ride's tongue and eyes bulge out of her head. "S-Say no more."

Azure:
"Oh come now. You know I would never harm you lovely ladies in any way~" Azure tries to sound as smoooooth as possible and maybe I should put some points into smooth talking next time now that I think of it. (waiting)

Charlotte:
considering that's like the fifth time you've stretched out "smooth," probably

Warra:
"Meh, still doesn't beat my top speed record in F-Zero X. Now...this place is quite the big time. But I'll need to see the inner hardware to believe it..."
Darius: (( are you coming onto me ))
Charlotte: (( I suppose there's nothing hugely important upon immediately entering the mansion, then ))

Cheryl:
"And you've got no qualms with someone killin' your grandson?" Cheryl shakes her head once more, "Not like I've got any objections there, just a funny thing to hear, pops."
tirkaroKujo:
There's a good few more security measures outside, but they're not entirely operational yet.

Darius:
"Might not be what you expect at first. My place is a bit deeper in."

Charlotte:
"Hello, are you there?" She keeps looking around for the cat painting. "I need to see Darius again, it's urgent!"

A Cat at a Midnight Venue:
"Shyroooo many nyewh faces, sho little tyiam..." The cat sighs.

Darius:
"Uh..maybe I should have finished this stuff. I had to stop work to go see you, see?"

A Cat at a Midnight Venue:
"Nyuuuuh...don't recall him gettin in jyust yet...." The cat painting thinks quizzically.

Warra:
"So you worked on all this crap, huh? Can't say it's particularly bad looking...but it could use some improvements here and there."

Charlotte:
"Ngah... well, is he going to get back soon?"

A Cat at a Midnight Venue:
"He wyent tah go finysh some erryans. Not syeure what dat entails, but it might be werth a wait, nyah."
Darius: (( it'll be werth the weight indeed ))

Darius:
"Of course it could use improvements...the biggest one of which is being completed."

Darius:
"I've a lot to do, as head of security, information, apparently offense now, and...sideshows? At least Stouffer pays me well."

Getsu:
"At this point I'd rather have no grandson than deal with the man my grandson became. Of course, it's a foregone conclusion anyway. One could argue he's already dead where it counts."

Tel:
*Sneaks into the springs during this whole exchange*

Rosalinda :
"Right...Annyway, I should probably be going. Just wanted to say our friendly neighbourhood dork is coming with us on Saturday, if that's alright with you Reis."

Getsu:
Getsu grabs Tel by the neck. "20 plus tax"

Charlotte:
"Okay, okay, I'll just..." she spies a bench and sits down, fidgeting in her seat.

Azure:
oh please least I don't have cinnamon roll hair

Tel:
"Guwwaaaaah...." Tel pays the money begrudingly.

Darius:
Wait, when the hell did I agree to go with Linda anywhere on any day

Darius:
I don't remember this

Darius:
or am I only the friendly neighborhood nerd

Reis:
"Yeah I guess...I got my eye on him though. Just wanna make that clear."

Darius:
Anyway, Darius, The Anarchist, and, presumably, Warra walk through the door and into the art gallalabthing

A Cat at a Midnight Venue:
"Nyah! There you are! We were JYUST tawlkin' bout you!"

Azure:
"Heyheyhey, I told you it's nothing like that!" Azure says. "I'm still riding solo for now.~"
Charlotte: (( how lewd ))

Darius:
"Much warmer in here... Huh? 'we'?" Darius' eyes dart around the room till he notices char aznable twiddling her thumbs on the bench, "What brings you here?"

Azure:
"But uh, before I go...you sure you're going to be okay from earlier, Mercedes? You almost seemed like you were gonna pass out, sooooo..."

Cheryl:
"Yeah, I suppose I'd have to agree there..." Cheryl turns to Lyric and motions for her to come along, "I think we're done here, Lyric. Later, Pops. Thanks for. . .something, I'm sure."

Mercedes:
"I've gone through worse before. Believe me, I can take care of myself."

Charlotte:
"Oh! Darius, perfect! Do you have some spare time? I think we've had a -major- breakthrough that you can help us with."

Darius:
"Again with the 'we'! Who the hell is we?" Darius is getting exasperated by this point.

Azure:
"Aight...just be careful alright? You worry me sometimes, girl... Ah, what do I know? I'm just a dork at school." Azure smiles.

Getsu:
"Hmm.." Getsu thinks to himself. "Somehow...I feel I'm one step closer to something after this little exchange...and I'm not sure if I like it."

Darius:
"Be more up front about this sort of stuff."

The Anarchist:
The Anarchist just glares idly at Charlotte before turning her attention to cat, and later the rest of the place, looking anxious to GTFO of here

Warra:
"This place looks gaaaay. These aren't video games at all. They don't even move!"

Charlotte:
"Dr. Richard and I! We- who's that?" Her eagerness is thrown off by the two new faces, she assumes that Anarchist is Warra's replicant, of course

The Anarchist:
was "gay" really slang back then (HMM)

Warra:
Sure was for me
Charlotte: (( course it was ))

Lyric:
"Let's....go I guess....and once again...I'm sorry, I really am...."

Cheryl:
Cheryl stops for a moment at the doorway, "I think we're all headed towards something real bad that's about to happen. This whole city. I only wish I knew what...."

Darius:
"Like I said, my place is deeper. As for you..." He addresses Charlotte, "Do you mean to say you've already forgotten my- wait, you've only ever met Divina. Eh, whatever, I'll explain later. For now, tyro, introduce yourself."
Charlotte: (( She ain't a tyrogue, why do you keep calling her one ))

Warra:
"First off, my name is Warra Wardstien, and I'm probably like a billion times better at video games than you. Not sure who you are, so I'm gonna assume meganerd here is your sugar daddy or something."
Darius: (( that's a word ))
Darius: (( where do you think tyro gets its name ))
Darius: (( tyrogue* ))
Charlotte: (( Mike Tyson, obviously ))
Charlotte: (( combined with -rogue ))
Darius: (( tyro means novice or neophyte you half-hatted megafauna ))

Darius:
"Suga..I'm a tad surprised you know that phrase. But, no, the only one I'm paying here is you. Thankfully. My wallet couldn't handle any more."
Darius: (( that's totally the biggest point, whether I'm paying her or not ))

Charlotte:
"Yes, you probably are, I don't see how that will ever matter though. Darius could probably stand to have some competition in that field, enjoy it. Now then, to respond in turn, my name is Charlotte Evergreen, and I could play a violin to rival Niccolo Paganini. With the pleasantries out of the way, could I talk to you for a moment in private, Darius?"
Darius: (( did I disco ))
Darius: (( guess not ))
Charlotte: (( I realized I had a complete lack of knowledge of renowned violinists ))
Charlotte: (( I guess people only care about the piano when it comes to classical music ))

Darius:
"In private? Why? Just come on, tell me on the way to the lab. I'm sorta busy."

Charlotte:
"It's... fine, fine, since you're so intent on getting there! I'll wait." She grumbles, but would really rather not blurt out such sensitive information with so many strangers around

Cheryl:
"...well that got us...very little..." Cheryl mutters as her and Lyric wander out into the streets once more.

Darius:
"Don't be like that. You don't want Dinis to carry you off, do you? Might be unpleasant. Whatever you can tell me, you can tell Warra. She works for me now."

The Anarchist:
The Anarchist's arms revolve around her and point toward Charlotte as a sort of...warning, maybe

Warra:
"Damn straight I do!" Warra marches on in a uniform, but obviously smug manner, clutching the chocolate biscuit through her teeth.
The Anarchist: (( did you monsters just abandon Tel in the hotspring ))
The Anarchist: (( clearly you should all just come here ))
The Anarchist: (( I'e got a hot spring in my lab ))

Lyric:
"I do feel a slight load off my back...but somehow I have the feeling things got slightly more ominous..."

Charlotte:
"...what is that, what is she doing?" Charlotte takes a more defensive stance at Anarchist's aggressive(?) movements.

Lyric:
"Still, I look forward to reading these books! I'm sure I picked out some great ones..."

Cheryl:
"Right...forgot we even went there..."

Darius:
"That is Watchmaker...Dinis, otherwise. She won't hurt you, I promise. Right now, Divina would be much more dangerous."

Darius:
"In fact, she can't cause you pain at all. Now, come on, before she has to grab you."

Warra:
So you head on over to the lab...or you would if I didn't feel like sheeeiiiit

Warra:
meaning is it ok to end here I think we did things

Darius:
you even have to wok on Saturdays? damn (HMM)

Darius:
Also you should prolley upload the logs

Warra:
I have off on weekends

Charlotte:
"Don't kid around! ...fine, if you're sure... " but nonetheless, Charlotte looks around cautiously and lowers her voice so that hopefully the kitty cat can't hear it. "Dr. Richard has managed to get the memories out of Psychic Wars! We just need your help to read them."

Azure:
i'm just standing here awkwardly smiling, hoping for a response
Darius: (( We can continue this stuff whenever I guess ))
Darius: (( As it'll probably run a while ))

Rosalinda :
soo guess that's it?
Charlotte: (( we shore can ))

Darius:
but gdamn that fite

Warra:
I just don't like tabletipping this late thats aallll

Warra:
or really my eyes just burn like crazy

Darius:
I think your job made you forget how to blink

Charlotte:
nah, he's right

Warra:
and do you neeeed a response

Darius:
I dunno my eyes never burn from looking at the computer (waiting)

Azure:
well I'm just kinda here standing here awkwardly smiling

Darius:
or well, I guess I'm cheating

Azure:
so it'd be nice sure

Warra:
That was a pretty decent enough "cut from here" line

Darius:
i only got the one what CAN burn

Charlotte:
Will Darius's harem ever stop growing

Darius:
no

Charlotte:
can I have a harem

Darius:
hopefully they stop getting younger though

Darius:
Marian was like 28 or something, Rosa probably 21-24

Darius:
nobody knows how old this girl is

Charlotte:
16

Cheryl:
You

Cheryl:
're just jelly because he keeps constantly replacing you

Charlotte:
He has to have me in order to replace me

Charlotte:
He never has

Darius:
Marian's handling the cleanupping, Rosa's the stereotypical sickly girl, and this is the tsundere one, with Charlotte being the typical reluctant member

Darius:
and nobody knows what the hell Turner is

Darius:
probably a dangerous one of some sort

Charlotte:
She's the tits

Darius:
Also your only options are like, Ladd and Glenn

Darius:
oh and Jimbles

Azure:
Pffft suckers

Darius:
and you haven't met Glenn in forever

Darius:
or Ladd really

Azure:
I'm going to go on a date with -4- girls

Charlotte:
Glenn is apparently prepubescent.

Darius:
won't stop ya

Charlotte:
It certainly will

Darius:
>four

Darius:
at this very moment there are seven women in my house

Warra:
yeah I can't think of a suitable response

Darius:
five in my lab

Warra:
and Warra is like 14

Darius:
well, eight if you count the cat painting

Warra:
so stay away

Azure:
just smile back

Charlotte:
jesus, why

Charlotte:
and a response to wha

Darius:
why what

Charlotte:
Why @ her being 14

Darius:
well now I REALLY hope they stop getting younger

Warra:
Her source token is a -middle schooler-

Darius:
14 is a middle schooler

Darius:
the END of middle school, but you could be in there at 14

Warra:
eh she could be a freshman in highschool

Darius:
technically, in two years she's legal

Darius:
Also why do I keep attracting orphans

Charlotte:
I don't know

Darius:
Marian's parents are long dead obviously, Rosa's are as well as the closest thing she had to a father

Darius:
And this girl seems to have been living by herself at an arcade

Cheryl:
I'm more wondering why PC's shithead characters always have more love luck than mine

Darius:
Well, Darius at least doesn't come off as that bad of a dude

Warra:
>love luck

Darius:
except for those lines about Pato

Warra:
I'm pretty sure most of his interests are either illegal or zombies

Darius:
Well, Charlotte isn't actually illegal, but he don't really care much about her

Darius:
he's just sorta hired to let her not die

Darius:
and I don't think Rosa is -that- young

Darius:
Turner I guess could be a zombie.

Charlotte:
He did say "most"

Darius:
I'd believe it

Darius:
Eh, that's two out of four (waiting)

Darius:
er, five

Charlotte:
Charlotte doesn't count as an interest

Warra:
Yeah but Darius' interactions with Stouffer mostly begin and end with either him insulting her or loling at her getting molested by a zombie

Warra:
*Turner

Azure:
Soooo when are we gonna play again? Wednesday?

Warra:
I thiiink so

Darius:
He apologizes for the insults at least

Warra:
dunno tho

Darius:
and she does the same to him

Charlotte:
I don't have my schedule for next week yet

Darius:
And he'll probably end up making some sort of body for Marian eventually, just as a side project to all the other shit he's got going on

Darius:
but he will not become Chapton

Darius:
tho at least he's not a goddamned piss furby


Mercedes:
"Trust me, I don't think I'm the one you need to 'worry' about here..." Mercedes cheekily grins at you...