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StepexNo2 Leave your ants ants ants ants ants ANTS ANTS from The Complex Plane Since: Aug, 2021 Relationship Status: love is a deadly lazer
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#373326: Nov 12th 2022 at 10:11:02 AM

Nitori's workshop

"That's fine by me, you're not obligated to do any work for Exotic Ventures either way. We've got a task listing, and people can sign themselves up to any task that they feel like doing. I can give you access to the public listing and set up an account for you, no problem."


Patrol Vessel

Icarus doesn't quite understand what Lucas means, so he plays a recording of his elaboration back internally, several times. Even after ten repetitions, he still isn't quite sure what Lucas wants.

Is the Empyrreich being pressured by a third party into being antagonistic towards mages?

"I'm not sure if I got your point, but I wanted to propose an agreement between the Reich and Exotic Ventures. Something along the lines of: the Reich not attacking mages unless in self-defense and providing monthly battle reports, and in exchange Exotic Ventures shares their battle reports on a monthly basis, their resources and their research on magic. But if I understood you correctly, the 'not attacking mages' part is problematic, correct?"

If it disagrees with experiment, it's wrong.
Bolded1 Fate, guide me from behind you!!!!!!!! Since: Mar, 2015
Fate, guide me
#373327: Nov 12th 2022 at 11:40:20 AM

Isos claps her hands together and babble, appreciating the lightshow. The young girl is unaware, or uncaring, of the little sparks that fly off the palms of her hands. She does stops and admire them, raising them above her head, as if baffled. Then, she sees Compass coming over and hold her arms her way, letting herself be grabbed, because all that matters to her at this point is simply having fun.

Needless to say though, Tee's lightshow proves even more fascinating than Marisa's, and she sort of babble out a laughter, clapping her hands together, before reaching for the sparks. When she fails to find purchase, she stares at the palm of her hand, and squeeze her fist, appearing curious when more sparks fly out of it. She giggles, and clench her fist again.

Then she sees Tee, and for the first time in a while, she seems to get what he says, nodding to him and grabbing unto Compass's shoulders, to hold on. Satisfied with the tree, she sets her path elsewhere, looking out for Pochita. Should she not find him in time, her lips quiver, and her good mood begins to evaporate away, as her face reddens and her eyes scrunch up.

However, she calms down fairly abruptly, and hang unto Compass's shoulders, a look of quiet yet indignant suffering on her face.

Edited by Bolded1 on Nov 12th 2022 at 8:40:55 PM

Nautolan picture belongs to Bonesmarinated on twitter
ReynTheLord Since: Aug, 2017
#373328: Nov 12th 2022 at 11:51:15 AM

Skyrim, Near riften

Pochita runs back to the group, giving some happy borks, as Majima tries to continue to bring isos down the path to riften, saying "Come on now, we're just a few steps away from town... Not what i'm used to, but its better than freezing."

The Guards look to the odd bunch, as Majima approaches the gate. The riften guards, being somewhat corrupt, halt the group. "Hold it, there's a visitor's tax to get into riften. You all have to pay the tax before entering."

Majima sighs, before giving the guards a quick lookover, making a gamble. "You know, I get you need to make a bit more money on the side, guards and officers where I come from aren't paid enough either, but we've got a child here who might freeze to death if we don't get inside. Your little racket can wait until later." He catches on quick...

He also says this loud enough for it to be possible to be heard from inside the town, spooking the guards. "Alright, alright, We'll let you in. Just, be quiet about this." They open the gate, a bit scared about being called out on their bullshit.

The Eyepatched man gives a sly grin as he looks to the others, before saying "Glad some things are a bit familiar."

He then proceeds to enter the town.

Edited by ReynTheLord on Nov 12th 2022 at 12:51:28 PM

SymeSynth The Magician (Rule of Seven) Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
The Magician
#373329: Nov 12th 2022 at 12:01:59 PM

In turn, Alderoth did not at Wanda at that, with an expression that was more understanding than concerned.

"Children are generally like that. Even back in my days in the orphanage."

He turned his gaze back to Billy, watching the boy work his magic. He probably would've intervened to guide him a little, but he opted not to disturb him for the meantime.


"That does not make him any fonder of it. The newest Summoner, Alphard, happens to also be a Seer, and he's... still about as wary as you would expect."

Mikel shook his head, before glancing at the couple and the twins. His lips curled.

"Good to see that he is still as fond of children, however."

Creator of the Avatar Arena and its Discord server.
shroobot3000 Witch of Scarlet Dreams from Behind you Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Witch of Scarlet Dreams
#373330: Nov 12th 2022 at 1:05:18 PM

Nitori's workshop

"Fine, whatever. But I'm not making any promises." Nitori says. "Speaking of jobs, I have some noble's plumbing to work on soon. The locals here are way behind us Kappa in that regard. Could probably overcharge them hehehe." She then gets a rather scary scheming expression on her face.


Riften

Marisa notices the little sparks Isos makes.

"Huh, kid's got some magic potential it looks like." she comments. "Could teach her some tricks, though maybe somewhere less flammable."

She glares at the obvious shakedown but before she can start threatening the guards, Majima's already taken care of things. So she simply walks in with the others, though not without sneakily casting a spell that causes the wind to smack some snow into their faces as she goes past them.

"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
StepexNo2 Leave your ants ants ants ants ants ANTS ANTS from The Complex Plane Since: Aug, 2021 Relationship Status: love is a deadly lazer
Leave your ants ants ants ants ants ANTS ANTS
#373331: Nov 12th 2022 at 1:24:21 PM

Nitori

Icarus, who was about to call in for a screen, an authenticator and maybe an ILS, is baffled by Nitori's comment.

"Er, what? You electricute your clients? I don't think they appreciate it."

If it disagrees with experiment, it's wrong.
IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#373332: Nov 12th 2022 at 1:38:47 PM

Wanda flashes a goodnatured smirk at Alderoth.

"If I didn't know any better, I'd think they were beginning to grow on you, darling," she replies.

Pietro shrugs.

"Yeah, at least he hasn't completely changed from the Alderoth I remember," he says.

shroobot3000 Witch of Scarlet Dreams from Behind you Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Witch of Scarlet Dreams
#373333: Nov 12th 2022 at 1:39:15 PM

Nitori gives him a look.

"I mean sometimes I do, if they try to go back on a deal." she says, sitting down now by a console. "But also I meant charging them money. I don't do charity work, remember?"

"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
StepexNo2 Leave your ants ants ants ants ants ANTS ANTS from The Complex Plane Since: Aug, 2021 Relationship Status: love is a deadly lazer
Leave your ants ants ants ants ants ANTS ANTS
#373334: Nov 12th 2022 at 1:56:24 PM

Icarus sighs and sits down on the ground.

"Right, upkeep, resource supply and food. Though now that you're here, you could massively cut down on the costs if you ask EV for resources. We've got post-scarcity, and no reason to not share!"

If it disagrees with experiment, it's wrong.
shroobot3000 Witch of Scarlet Dreams from Behind you Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Witch of Scarlet Dreams
#373335: Nov 12th 2022 at 2:26:51 PM

"Ehhh, to be honest that sounds a bit boring. Plus like I said, not hurting for resources right now." she says, crossing her arms. "Plus part of the fun is the entrepreneurship and marketing. and sometimes scamming people ahem Not to mention I don't like relying on others too much.."

"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
StepexNo2 Leave your ants ants ants ants ants ANTS ANTS from The Complex Plane Since: Aug, 2021 Relationship Status: love is a deadly lazer
Leave your ants ants ants ants ants ANTS ANTS
#373336: Nov 12th 2022 at 2:34:18 PM

"You're having fun scamming people? Welp, consider yourself a rival of Exotic Ventures."

Icarus gets up.

"Oh yeah. And if you ever do run out of contracts and change your mind about the collaboration thing, we've got an office in Centralis. Feel free to come over and talk things out."

And with that, he flies back out of the hatch. The first thing he knows he wants to do is find whoever needed that plumbing job and one-up Nitori.

If it disagrees with experiment, it's wrong.
shroobot3000 Witch of Scarlet Dreams from Behind you Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
Witch of Scarlet Dreams
#373337: Nov 12th 2022 at 2:49:41 PM

"Hey, not like I do it to people who can't afford it." she defends herself, then watches him leave. "Fine, see ya then." She grumbles to herself after he leaves, looking at one of her beetle drones.

"Remind me to never program you to be so black and white." she says, the beetle drone simply making a buzz noise in reply. "Hmph, well back to work then. Though maybe I should find some other business partner if he's gonna start a rivalry."

She thinks about maybe visiting Hub Centralis again, though not to see EV's office.

"That was a pointless encounter with a pointless person."
Bolded1 Fate, guide me from behind you!!!!!!!! Since: Mar, 2015
Fate, guide me
#373338: Nov 12th 2022 at 3:09:03 PM

Camille smiles in appreciation at Narktus's power, even through the pain of her eardrums going bust briefly, but then frowns. I would have far preferred finishing the fight myself. She says, in genuine disappointment. I've got to get good, I guess, for when he returns.

Glancing away at Troa, she raises her fist. Yo, Troa. I forgave Olivia good, she glances at her, with a genuine smile of respect at that. Let's go at it, that way, I can forgive you too and get even stronger!

Well, a lot of the old Neuff came back at once.

Eating sounds good though.

Nautolan picture belongs to Bonesmarinated on twitter
KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#373339: Nov 12th 2022 at 3:41:46 PM

Odio Aftermath

Troa folds her arms. "I'd think you'd want my future self..."

She grins. "But whatever. You're on."

"AFTER we eat," Ain adds. "You'll get yourself killed if you fight on an empty stomach."

"Yeah, and you'd like that, wouldn't you?"

"I am making a conscious effort to set aside my grudges. You should be thankful."

Troa glances at Ain, then down at Narktus, then back at Ain. "... I suppose I am."

"Before we go..." Olivia looks at Narktus. "What about you?"

Narktus doesn't respond to Olivia. He rolls onto his back to look up at Filia. "If anyone knew... we had someone that powerful locked up... they might try to free him. I couldn't risk telling you."

"Evidently, he broke out anyway."

"That... was a consequence... of the slightest mistake." Narktus lazily waves a hand to shoo away the others. "Go, enjoy your victory. Filia and I have to talk."

Olivia sighs and turns to the group. "Sorry about all that. In truth, I'm still not over my past. But at least my self-loathing isn't being amplified and exploited anymore."

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
ArbiterOfTheBog Parasmagate from The Mortal Realms Since: Feb, 2022 Relationship Status: Cast away
Parasmagate
#373340: Nov 12th 2022 at 3:44:13 PM

Somewhere in Skyrim

As Tee and The Compass come through with the child in there arms, The Compass speaks up, letting Isos cling to her shoulders as she spun around the village, yet made sure Isos didn't get busy. All the while making sure the little chainsaw puppy was in her lines of sight. Tee would fly onto The Compass's head, and speak down to the child as they looked through the village.

"In a way... These are your people. Creatures that breathe and feel like you do... Though right now they feel very big, soon they will start to look eye to eye with you."

Awawa
Bolded1 Fate, guide me from behind you!!!!!!!! Since: Mar, 2015
Fate, guide me
#373341: Nov 12th 2022 at 3:45:33 PM

Yuji nods and flash a thumb-up. I'm always up to help, let's go!

Nautolan picture belongs to Bonesmarinated on twitter
KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#373342: Nov 12th 2022 at 3:50:15 PM

Radahn's Ruins

Seliph stares silently at the approaching soldiers of Godrick.

As the battle begins, he raises his sword aloft. "Everyone, with me!"

Story 5 Meeting (Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light) - Super Smash Bros. Remix

Another horseback rider with a lance, a certain axe-swinging badass, and THE MAIN MAN MARTH jump in out of nowhere!

Ike: "He's not as weak as you think!"

Marth: "We will not fall to you!"

Eirika: "Where war goes, we follow!"


Lilligant Conclusion

Malzeno nods to the Dryad, but nevertheless shoots up into the sky and flaps his wings, scattering scales down upon them.    "For those of you less attuned with nature, take these. I will find you through them when the time comes."   

With that, he flies away, leaving the others to their business. Lilligant is more than happy to put on a dance performance for the musical duo.

And we end it here.

Edited by KiriK on Nov 12th 2022 at 5:54:41 AM

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
Arachnos (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#373343: Nov 12th 2022 at 4:05:48 PM

Providence Laboratories

Where Madness Brews (Grief Syndrome - H.N. Elly)

Polyphemus, dressed in a white lab coat bearing some blood stains, is working on some kind of project in the laboratories of The Providence. Since this is her home turf, she is not wearing her mask or armor, so just imagine the upper half of her face menacingly framed in shadow instead.

In front of her stands what appears to be a translucent model of a human body, with the entire organism with its blood vessels in full view. At the core sits Senator Armstrong's heart, gently pulsating as it circulates black particles through the system.

Blade enters the room and spares a glance at the model. "So BLACKBLOOD is coming along nicely, huh."

"We are almost ready for the final stage. A leveling of the playing field between man and monster, where brute strength will be made irrelevant... isn't this exciting, Blade?"

Before the swordmaster can answer, a new voice resounds across the room. It is recognizably female, but has the same kind of soulless echoing undertone as Polyphemus's own voice modulator.

"Transmission incoming on channel 5."

"How weird... I wasn't expecting any calls at this time. Well, put them through. The usual avatar." If the person on the other end attempts visual contact, they would see only an image of Polyphemus's blind eye emblem. "Oh, and track the source, would you? If it's the idiots from the Yamato, I'm not gonna let them go again."

IchigoMontoya (Don’t ask) Relationship Status: Not caught up in your love affair
#373344: Nov 12th 2022 at 4:11:38 PM

Nicole just waves her hand, looking more than a little checked out.

"Y'know, on second thought, I'm gonna take a raincheck on that drink. Got something way more important to look into, anyway."

With that, she spreads her dragon wings and flies off.

KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#373345: Nov 12th 2022 at 4:32:45 PM

In turn, all Poly and Blade see is a logo. However, it's one that gives away a lot more than Polyphemus's eye.

https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/moon_tech_logo.png

"Hey hey, is this Polyphemus?" asks a mature-sounding woman's voice. "I think I got something that belongs to you."

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
Arachnos (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#373346: Nov 12th 2022 at 4:42:52 PM

Blade raises an eyebrow as the logo appears on the screens of The Providence. "Moon Tech? Call me crazy, but I don't think this is the Yamato crew."

Even through Polyphemus's genderless filter, the distrust is evident in her voice.    "Something that belongs to me? Exactly who are you and how did you come in possession of our technology?"   

KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#373347: Nov 12th 2022 at 4:51:25 PM

"Hm. Well, you can call me Luna. I spied on your battle in Blackreach and I picked up some pieces of cybernetic armor in Winterhold that, when I tried to put the scrap together and review the footage, seemed to be yours."

The voice on the other side mumbles something, and a mechanical voice replies. They can't make out what the two are saying, but eventually Luna returns to proximity. "If you want it back, I'm offering... but there's something else I want to show you."

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
Arachnos (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#373348: Nov 12th 2022 at 5:05:04 PM

   "Oh... you did, huh..."    Polyphemus muses.    "Well then, for your information, I didn't lose that battle, in case you're wondering!"    she says defensively, even though Luna has not even said anything.    "It was just a test of my enemies' capabilities, and simultaneously a means of luring them into a false sense of security! Next time, they will be demolished so hard, their extended family will feel it!"   

While Polyphemus is busy trying to defend her honor, Blade chimes into the conversation. "So what you're saying is that you are willing to return these pieces to us? I must admit, I am surprised and intrigued that you did not simply plunder them. From what I can see on the screen, I would have surmised the organization you belong to would be interested in this kind of technology."

KiriK The Grey Pilgrim from across time and space Since: Mar, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
The Grey Pilgrim
#373349: Nov 12th 2022 at 5:08:40 PM

"Not much I can do with scrap metal," Luna admits, not dignifying Polyphemus's rant. "Besides, I'm the founder and CEO of Moon Tech, thank you very much. I'd like to have pride in my own robots. Would make me look bad if I stooped to stealing tech from someone else."

Beat

"Okay I did that thing where you lower your sunglasses to give someone a coy glance but I forgot you can't see me right now. Anyway, about that thing I want to show you..."

"A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
Arachnos (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#373350: Nov 12th 2022 at 5:10:49 PM

   "Well, don't keep us waiting,"    Polyphemus impatiently says.    "What's all the suspense about?"   


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