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27943 No. 27943 ID: 138351

>Truth
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No. 27945 ID: 138351
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27945

>I love you.
>Daniel.
>I love you.
>So much.

>I'm leaving you.
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No. 27947 ID: 138351
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27947

Daniel passer wakes up. Suddenly everything is terrible. First that dream about Sonja...
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No. 27949 ID: 138351
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27949

AND NOW THERE'S FOOTPRINTS ON THE BLOODY CEILING!
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No. 27951 ID: 1afd58

>>27947
Make the bed on her side, you loser. Stop living with the past.

Also check out those footprints.
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No. 27960 ID: f95569

>>27949
Check out the footprints, you weak individual.
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No. 27962 ID: 1f5d37

Where do the footprints go?
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No. 27965 ID: 6faa8c

Get yer ass outta bed and follow those footprints.
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No. 27967 ID: 138351
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27967

But Sonja didn't leave her bed like this. She left it clean and tidy. And Daniel sure as hell didn't mkae it like this. He is also a rather calm sleeper, meaning he doesn't roll around much in his slumber. So why in hell is her side of the bed untidy?!

The footprints seem to lead to the bathroom. Daniel is utterly terrified.
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No. 27975 ID: 138351
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27975

Oh god, HALP!!!
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No. 27976 ID: 1afd58

>>27967
Well, maybe something weird is happening.

It certainly seems to be.

But you'll never find out what it is until you check it out.

Go to the bathroom.
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No. 27986 ID: 6faa8c

GO TO BATH
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No. 27992 ID: acdc9b

>>27975
Find someone to perform the Heimlich maneuver! Then prepare to perform the reverse-Heimlich, just in case.
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No. 28396 ID: 138351
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28396

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No. 28408 ID: 476456

>>27943

Scared? You should be enraged! some jerkass is tracking mud on your ceiling!
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No. 28432 ID: 138351
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28432

Daniel gets out of bed. He's shivering even though it's not very cold.
His hand clenches around the door handle. Something's in there. He can hear it.

Somewhere a Nightingale sings.
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No. 28433 ID: 138351
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28433

The door is open. It's dark in here. Someone's sobbing.
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No. 28435 ID: 82167e

>>28433
>IT'S SO DAAAAAR-oh, wrong quest.

Hey, it's Two-Tone. Uh, quietly ask her if she's okay.
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No. 28436 ID: 138351
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28436

>"Are you alright?"
Daniel asks.

Her head moves a little, but she doesn't look at him. Her voice trembles as she speaks.
>"Oh... Sparrow. I didn't mean to wake you up..."
She sounds like she's twelve now.
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No. 28439 ID: b4f495

>>28436
It's okay. Are you badly hurt?
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No. 28440 ID: 82167e

>>28436
"What happened to you?"

Grab a towel or something to clean her up.
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No. 28442 ID: 138351
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28442

Daniel is mightily creeped out by this. There's blood all over the bathtub!

>"It's okay. A-are you badly hurt?"

>"I... I will survive, but..."
The rest of her sentence is swallowed by sobs.
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No. 28443 ID: 1f5d37

Go in, start cleaning her up. Look for wounds.
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No. 28444 ID: b4f495

>>28442
Ask her what's wrong. Also ask if she wants any clothes, or a towel or a drink.
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No. 28445 ID: 138351
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28445

>"What happened to you?"
Daniel grabs a towel and approaches her slowly.

>"C-Crow... He's hunting me. He..."
Suddenly she looks up.
>"Don't look at me, Sparrow! I'm hideous!"
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No. 28446 ID: b4f495

>>28445
You're not. Now who is this Crow and why was he attacking you? Also you might want to use this towel to clean yourself up.

Also let's turn the light on, see how bad her wounds are.
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No. 28447 ID: 71b0bd

Oh god, I bet her face is torn off, oh god oh god
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No. 28450 ID: 138351
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28450

She takes the towel and hides her face behind it, as Daniel switches on the light.

>"You're not. Now who is this Crow and why was he attacking you? Also you might want to use this towel to clean yourself up."

She takes the towel and hides her face behind it, as Daniel switches on the light.

>"He... He was the first one. He was t-trapped like you. He wanted me to take down the w-walls. He didn't like what he saw. And now he's out to get me. I thought I could handle anything. I thought I was omnipotent. Th- ... That's what you get for... for hubris..."
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No. 28454 ID: 954933

>>28450
...Is your name Nightingale?

I saved you earlier today.
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No. 28455 ID: 954933

Side note. Specific birds noticed thus far:

Sparrow - our main character, Daniel
Crow - antagonist, unknown actual name
Nightingale - Two-tone, maybe?
Kingfisher - ?

Am I missing any?
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No. 28457 ID: b4f495

>>28450
What did he see? I have to tell you besides you turning into a bird and back, I haven't seen much since you freed me.
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No. 28459 ID: 138351
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28459

>"What did he see?"

>"I am not sure. Something must have gone wrong. He is so different..."

>"But he did see somethingĂź I must say, I didn't see anything apart from you turning into a bird, since you freed me."

The towel is soaking up so much blood...
>"That is because you aren't free yet. You have but a window to gaze through. I wanted to... make sure you don't turn out like Crow did. But the bird thing is an obvious sign that it is working. You can see the birds. I never turned into one. You just saw my bird."

>"I saved you from a crow earlier today."

>"Tha- that wasn't today, even though it was... it's complicated. He... he attacked me just after I had left you last time. He is so powerful, so alien... You were... more real than us... that's why you were even more powerful. You were there. And yet you were not. Thank you, Sparrow. Thank you for saving me... even though it didn't help in the long run."

She is still pressing the towel to her face and it doesn't look like she's going to stop anytime soon.
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No. 28461 ID: 71b0bd

>>28459
Well, I sure hope you have a first-aid kit somewhere in your house.
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No. 28463 ID: b4f495

>>28459
In the long run? What are you talking about?

I think we might need to take you to a hospital.
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No. 28464 ID: 1afd58

>>28459
Get some bandages, you twit. Help the poor girl.
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No. 28469 ID: acdc9b

>>28459
"I... don't mean to be impatient, but can you free me completely then? I want to help you, to stop Crow. It pains me to see you like this. Please let me help."
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No. 28477 ID: 138351
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28477

Daniel quickly gets the first aid kit.
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No. 28478 ID: 1afd58

>>28477
You know she won't be in there when you get back, right?
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No. 28479 ID: 138351
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28479

>"I... don't mean to be impatient, but can you free me completely then? I want to help you, to stop Crow. It pains me to see you like this. Please let me help."

He kneels down beside her with the kit in his hands.
>"No. No no no no no! I will not jeopardize you just so you can go and have Crow rip you to shreds! Never!"

She starts crying harder again.
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No. 28480 ID: b4f495

>>28479
Well damn. Ask if there's anything we can do to help, or at least stop her crying.
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No. 28481 ID: 1afd58

>>28479
Dude, stop being such a spaz.

You're a man and there is an injured, cute girl crying in your house.

Hold her. Comfort her. Stop asking difficult questions until she feels better.
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No. 28503 ID: 71b0bd

>>28479
Use FIRST-AID KIT on GIRL
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No. 28508 ID: 138351
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28508

>"I want to help you. What can i do? Please, tell me!"

The mysterious girl doesn't answer at first. Daniel can see and feel her shiver. She is so soft and warm.

>"J-just go back to sleep, Sparrow. Live. Y-you need time to prepare... You can learn much from those who are considered insane and those who study them. I'll j-just... I-I'll just... I should leave. Wh-what if Crow will attack you as well? I ha-have to go..."
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No. 28510 ID: b4f495

>>28508
Are you sure? I'm here if you need help. I've a first aid kit here.

Tell me one thing, how do I know which birds are people and which aren't?
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No. 28511 ID: 1afd58

>>28508
No! Don't go! Stay with me!
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No. 28515 ID: 954933

>>28508
What were those tracks that led to the asylum?

And who's the kingfisher, anyways?
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No. 28516 ID: acdc9b

>>28508
This is more serious than it seems... I fear you're in over your head.

Promise the girl you'll do your best to prepare so you can help her. Then go to that asylum as soon as you can.
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No. 28528 ID: 138351
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28528

>"No! Don't go! Stay with me! I- I have a first aid kit."

She tries to softly free herself from Daniel's embrace.
>"No wound a first aid kit could fix, could ever faze ma, Sparrow. Please! let me go! before he finds me!"

>"I have still so many questions!"

>"I... I think i can answer a few before I really have to leave. Ask quickly!"

Daniel thinks fast.
>"How do I know which birds are people and which aren't?"

>"People's birds stick out. You can hardly miss them."

>"Who's the Kingfisher?"

>"I don't know any Kingfishers."

>"What were those tracks that led to the Asylum?"

She hesitates. The hand that covers half of her face is shivering.
>"Th- that... were Crow's tracks. N-not really his but... His... his power's ones."
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No. 28529 ID: acdc9b

>>28528
Let her go, dude. She'll be alright, and you can't help anyway. This is beyond you... for now.
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No. 28530 ID: b4f495

>>28528
Tell her to be back if she needs our help. Ask if we should visit the asylum.
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No. 28531 ID: 1afd58

>>28528
Try to hold her hands. Both of them. It might well help to console her.

No matter what is under that towel, you tell her she's beautiful, you got it?

We need someone to replace Sonja, right? Why not this crazy chick?
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No. 28535 ID: 138351
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28535

Daniel doesn't think anyone can replace Sonja.

He doesn't feel right saying this, but this is obviously far beyond his control.
>"Go. If you ever need help, come back to me, alright?"

She nods sadly.

And she vanishes in a bright flash.
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No. 28536 ID: 138351
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28536

Daniel feels weak and powerless. Just like the day that Sonja spoke those fateful words.
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No. 28538 ID: acdc9b

>>28536
Holy shit bird outside
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No. 28541 ID: 1afd58

>>28536
Vas ist der berden?
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No. 28542 ID: b4f495

>>28536
Might as well try to get back to sleep.
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No. 28546 ID: 71b0bd

>>28542
Or get drunk! :D
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No. 29016 ID: f8a91f
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29016

Holy mother of- !
That was one huge bird. And unbelievably silent, too!
Daniel winces at the sound of the dpprbell.
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No. 29018 ID: 1afd58

>>29016
Well gp answer the dppr then, geez Sparrpw.
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No. 29019 ID: 3e32fe

>>29016
Well? Go and see who it is.

Might be that Crow guy, though. Do we have an umbrella or something that we can pick up? Something that could be used for bludgeoning but won't make us look crazy when awnsering the door.
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No. 29026 ID: f8a91f
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29026

Daniel grabs the folded up umbrella from the coatrack and opens the door.

>"Figured you might be up. May I come in?"

What.
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No. 29028 ID: 3e32fe

>>29026
...Do you have any idea what time it is?

Sure. Fine. Come in. Sorry about being a bit grumpy. What are you here for?
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No. 30736 ID: bde1b8

"...Yeah. Come on in."
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No. 30737 ID: 1afd58

>>29026
Only if I can "come in" later too, if you know what I mean.
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No. 30752 ID: acdc9b

>>29026
Warn her first, then turn on the lights, then invite her in and ask her what's up.
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No. 31192 ID: 64325b
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31192

>"Well, sure. Let me just switch the light-"

>"Well aheaddaya, Dan."

Daniel suddenly remembers the footprints on the ceiling above his bed. What if she sees them?!
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No. 31193 ID: 1afd58

>>31192
if she sees them, just pretend that Sonja had some kinky fetishes.
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No. 31194 ID: acdc9b

>>31192
The girl disappeared... hell, the cracks in the sidewalk disappeared.

I'm sure the footsteps are gone. Don't worry about it.
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No. 31196 ID: 2af4d3

>>31192
Don't take her to the bedroom.

Now ask her what she wants at this time. But do it politely.
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No. 31206 ID: 64325b
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31206

Yeah, just don't let her into the bedroom. Of course. And for the eventuality that she might need to use the bathroom, the footprints are probably gone by then. Ok. Everything should be alright.

>"So... What is this all about, Maja?"

>"Well... I... y'see, when I went to work today I was kinda late and I forgot my keys. I thought nothing of it, since Konrad was supposed to be home when I got back..."
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No. 31208 ID: 1afd58

>>31206
Hey, uh, i don't think you need to aggressively hold the umbrella anymore, dan. Why don't you calm down a bit?
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No. 31209 ID: acdc9b

>>31208
He probably forgot he was holding it, but yeah, you should put down that umbrella now. Looks kinda silly.

Nod understandingly and wait for her to continue. This doesn't seem like it's going to be a happy story...
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No. 31213 ID: 227d44

>>31206
"...But?"
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No. 31214 ID: 2af4d3

>>31206
And...? Is he just not there or did she catch him cheating on her?
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No. 31218 ID: 1f91f8

>>31206
"But he isn't, so you wanna sleep in my pa- here?"
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No. 31226 ID: 64325b
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31226

>"But?"

>"He wasn't. Should've seen that coming. He showed up late, the two days prior, too. I just hope, he's not gonna make a habit of it. So... Mind if I sleep over? I'm really sorry to bother you."
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No. 31227 ID: 2af4d3

>>31226
Sure. I was having some trouble sleeping anyway. You can crash on the couch.
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No. 31234 ID: 64325b
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31234

>"Sure. I was having trouble sleeping anyway. You can crash on the couch."

She pats Daniel's shoulder.
"Nifty, Dan! Thank you!"

She then heads towards the living room.
>"Uhm... You know, I'm still kinda prone to having nightmares, so please don't panic if you hear me scream or something..."
She says. Her voice sounds strange.
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No. 31237 ID: 1f91f8

>>31234
SHE'S A SPY
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No. 31240 ID: 2af4d3

Well I've been having some... weird dreams as of late. What kind of nightmares have you been having?

Also try and smile, Daniel.
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No. 31244 ID: 64325b
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31244

>"Well I've been having some... weird dreams as of late. What kind of nightmares have you been having?"
Daniel smiles, even though he's not really feeling like it.

>"Oh, don't you concern yourself with that... I can handle them. And please don't compare them to your weird episodes. Makes me feel like I'm losing it."
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No. 31245 ID: 1f91f8

>>31244
BITCH ಠ益ಠ
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No. 31246 ID: 2af4d3

>>31244
Give a little chuckle of surprise.

Hey, that came out of nowhere. Bit harsh, don't you think? 'Specially since I'm letting you crash here.

And actually on those "weird episodes", I am thinking of visiting some psychiatrists at the Asylum. For advice, and stuff. It's going to be a little adventure. Fancy joining in?
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No. 31247 ID: 1afd58

>>31244
in before we find out she got molested or something.
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No. 31249 ID: acdc9b

>>31244
>giant bird outside window immediately preceding Maja's arrival
>Maja's having weird nightmares too...

Umm...


"Speaking of weird, do you feel any kind of special connection to owls?"

If she says no, laugh it off and say 'good, that would be really crazy.'
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No. 31251 ID: 64325b
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31251

Daniel chuckles.
>"Hey, that came out of nowhere. Bit harsh, don't you think? 'Specially since I'm letting you crash here. And actually on those "weird episodes", I am thinking of visiting some psychiatrists at the Asylum. For advice, and stuff. It's going to be a little adventure. Fancy joining in?"

Maja sighs.
>"You've gotta be kidding me! Why in the asylum? I gave you Dr. Tetrao's number, why would you want to go see someone at the asylum? Stop being so weird, Dan. It gives me the creeps."

>"Speaking of weird, do you feel any kind of special connection to owls?"

She doesn't say a word for a few seconds.
>"Daniel... You need to sleep more. Good night."
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No. 31261 ID: 2af4d3

>>31251
Well that didn't work out too well. Oh well. Let her get to sleep and then go back to sleep yourself.
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No. 31311 ID: 64325b
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31311

>"Good night, Maja"
Daniel sighs. She's probably just in a bad mood...

He climbs back under the blanket.
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No. 31316 ID: 64325b
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31316

And he hears someone scream in agony.

END OF PART 1

Thanks for your patience. I'll try to find more time for this.
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No. 31330 ID: 1f91f8

Oh god.
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No. 31331 ID: 2af4d3

>>31316
"An eye for an eye" but there seems to be another word there before eye that looks like can. Is it caw, like the sound a crow makes? "An eye for an eye, caw"
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No. 31350 ID: acdc9b

>>31331
Yeah, it looks like caw. As in crow sound. Like the crow Daniel kicked...

Could be Daniel's bird, the unnamed girl, or Maja... The 'eye for an eye' part would imply that his own bird got damaged, but the fact that it was someone else screaming seems to contradict that.
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No. 31351 ID: 2af4d3

>>31350
Perhaps the message is directed at us, but Maja is the victim because for some reason Crow can't get to us.
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No. 31378 ID: 1afd58

>>31316
Aw, and the cute two-tone girl was covering her eye and being scared that she was hideous.

She lost her eye.

Poor girl.
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No. 31379 ID: acdc9b

>>31378
I think you're right. The towel becomes damp with blood quickly after she places it over her eye:
http://tgchan.org/kusaba/quest/src/125008308745.png
http://tgchan.org/kusaba/quest/src/125008566712.png
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No. 31386 ID: 6faa8c

>>31379
D:

;~;
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No. 31388 ID: 1afd58

>>31386
You mean:

D.

;_,
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No. 31389 ID: acdc9b

>>31388
Congratulations.

I am thoroughly mortified.
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No. 31398 ID: 6d4c58

>>31316
I look forward to seeing more of your quest I must say you are a very good storyteller.
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No. 31466 ID: 4ff779

>>31398
Thank you! However it wouldn't be possible without you guys! So thanks for making this possible! I'll see if I can continue this tomorrow.
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No. 31544 ID: 4ff779
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31544

Daniel is awoken by a shriek of terror.
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No. 31546 ID: 79067a

>>31544
"Calm down, babe. Was just a hooker."
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No. 31547 ID: 1afd58

>>31544
DAT ASS.

What's wrong, Maja?
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No. 31548 ID: acdc9b

>>31544
Damage control. Unfortunately, you don't know what she's reacting to. It's likely the bloody mess... but with Crow's apparent involvement it might be much worse.

Find out what it is first and foremost, then immediately dispel any incorrect and easily reached negative conclusions.
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No. 31549 ID: 2af4d3

>>31544
Maja, what are you doing in my room? Was that scream yours?
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No. 31552 ID: 6faa8c

>>31549
This.

Also, DAT ASS
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No. 31555 ID: 4ff779
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31555

>"Maja! What are you doing in my room? Was that scream yours?"

She spins around.
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No. 31556 ID: 4ff779
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31556

>"I-I... Sorry. I just.. needed to go to the b-bathroom. And I... I slipped. Yes. Sorry, that I woke you up, I'll g-go back to the couch now."
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No. 31558 ID: 6faa8c

>>31556
Man, I can see why she's taken. So cute...
Well, let her go back to her sleep, and check the room asap.
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No. 31559 ID: 2af4d3

>>31556
Aw man the blood was still there. It doesn't appear that she turned the light on, so she didn't see THAT much blood.

"Maja, wait! I know you already think I'm slowly going to the deep end, but there's an actual and reasonable explanation for what's in there that I can explain."

Also briefly check to see if the footprints are still on your ceiling too.
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No. 31562 ID: 79067a

>>31559
Well, I can still see them.
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No. 31564 ID: 98dab8

>>31559
That's not a good thing to say. Get up, look over her shoulder into the bathroom to confirm whether the blood's still there.
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No. 31565 ID: 2af4d3

>>31562
Oh, there they are. Didn't spot them.

Wonder why they didn't disappear like the cracks.
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No. 31568 ID: 4ff779
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31568

>"Maja, wait! I know you already think I'm slowly going to the deep end, but there's an actual and reasonable explanation for what's in there that I can explain."

>"You... You can see them as well...? Oh God..."
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No. 31569 ID: 4ff779
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31569

>"OH MY GOD!!"
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No. 31570 ID: acdc9b

>>31556
You gotta be straight with her... well straight-ish. She's jumped to some conclusions real fast, and if you let her keep them it's over for you. She'll get out of there as soon as she can, report you to the cops, you'll be put in the asylum.

Actually I'm sure that's gonna happen either way, but I feel obligated to offer you some advice to try to avoid it.

"Maja, you've been watching way too many movies. I can see it in your expression, 'I've been acting weird so I must be an axe murderer or something.' How long have you known me? Sure I've been a bit depressed lately and even out of it. But I'm not violent, I'd never hurt anyone. There was an injured girl... she'd been mugged or something. She didn't feel like talking much, but I had to do something. I let her clean up in my bathroom. That's why I was up this late. She just left before you got here and I haven't had time to clean it up yet."

"I'm sorry it startled you."
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No. 31573 ID: acdc9b

>>31569
Dammit, too late. Ah well. Apparently she does have something to do with the owl outside the window.

Your priority is keeping her from leaving (without appearing threatening or dangerous) so you can calm her down and discuss what's going on. She needs to know she's not crazy... and so do you, for that matter.
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No. 31575 ID: ed8d8a

Waitaminute. "Them" in our bathroom? you don't refer to blood as them. what's all this then?
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No. 31576 ID: 2af4d3

>>31568
Can see "them"?

That's... odd. Stop Maja from leaving without looking crazy and then have a look at what is in the bathroom.
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No. 31577 ID: 4ff779
File 125071016060.png - (223.43KB , 800x600 , 123.png )
31577

She can't escape!
Daniel leaps forward.

>"Maja! Wait!"
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No. 31578 ID: 4ff779
File 125071021261.png - (120.17KB , 800x600 , 121.png )
31578

>"Gak!"

>"Please let me explain, Maja!"
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No. 31579 ID: 6d4c58

wait are we certian she screamed from the blood in there it could have been another bird.
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No. 31580 ID: 4ff779
File 125071035177.png - (71.95KB , 800x600 , 122.png )
31580

>"Maja, you've been watching way too many movies. I can see it in your expression, 'I've been acting weird so I must be an axe murderer or something.' How long have you known me? Sure I've been a bit depressed lately and even out of it. But I'm not violent, I'd never hurt anyone. There was an injured girl... she'd been mugged or something. She didn't feel like talking much, but I had to do something. I let her clean up in my bathroom. That's why I was up this late. She just left before you got here and I haven't had time to clean it up yet. I'm sorry i startled you."

She's warm. Her hair is smutty, just as her skin. How long has she not showered?
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No. 31584 ID: 6d4c58

>>31580
keep holding her till she responds
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No. 31585 ID: 4ff779
File 125071088040.png - (60.07KB , 800x600 , 124.png )
31585

Breaktime.
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No. 31586 ID: 6d4c58

>>31585
I like this pauce screen because one of them is leaning over.
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No. 31590 ID: 2af4d3

>>31580
Aw she's blushing.

Neckhold is a bit threatening. Make sure you're only doing it lightly, don't want to hurt her.
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No. 31593 ID: 1afd58

>>31585
Be ready for her to claim it's something aside from blood in there.

Because "them" implies multiple things instead of a blood stain.

Anyway, maybe you are both going crazy together, and maybe in the same way.
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No. 31594 ID: 6d4c58

>>31593
Maybe they aren't crazy though maybe they are the only real sane ones.
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No. 32983 ID: e0f9f0
File 125097870746.png - (51.98KB , 800x600 , 125.png )
32983

Suddenly, Maja begins to struggle.

>"Damnit, Dan! Let go of me! I'm in my underpants, you jerk!"
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No. 32988 ID: 2af4d3

>>32983
Maja, come on. I'm not going to do anything, you know that. However are you sure you won't do something you'll regret? Don't panic and sell me out. Now let's just calm down and go to the bathroom and discuss this.
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No. 32992 ID: 1afd58

>>32983
This is the correct time to grab her ass, Danny boy.
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No. 32994 ID: 6f902f

>>32983
She seems calm, at least she listened. Keeping hold of her neck is not the way to convince her you're sane...

Just let go and give her some personal space.
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No. 32995 ID: 6faa8c

>>32988
BAD

BAD

we don't want to be implicated for rape! Just let her go. It's not like she'll run out into the streets in her undies!
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No. 32996 ID: e3f578

>>32983
Let her go, your grip seems a tad too aggressive anyway.

"Well, geeze, you should have just slept in your jeans then if your worried about that."
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No. 33000 ID: 2af4d3

>>32995
I dunno, she seemed really panicked. I mean she ran away, presumably for the door, and was fine with it and I assume she hasn't grown any new objections now.

Although it'd be good if we can make it clear that we're not interested in raping her. And we have to go to the bathroom to see what "them"" referred to.
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No. 33011 ID: e0f9f0
File 125098089066.png - (244.05KB , 800x600 , 126.png )
33011

Daniel lets her go and takes a step away from her. Maja is still visibly uneasy.

>"Well... I guess we're both just a bit... stressed out. Uh... Let's just go back to sleep and sort things out tomorrow, when we can think clearly..."
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No. 33016 ID: 6faa8c

>>33011
Nod, but tell her we can't dismiss all this as dreams. Weird stuff IS happening.
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No. 33019 ID: 2af4d3

>>33011
That's a good idea. But remember to check out the bathroom quickly before going to bed. Want to know what she saw.
>>
No. 33175 ID: bde1b8

>>33011
Wait, Maja... were you crying? Are you sure you're okay?
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No. 33240 ID: 6faa8c

Did anyone else see the crowface in the negative space of the title card, or is that just me?
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No. 33263 ID: bde1b8

>>33240
Now I see it, and its pretty freaky.
>>
No. 33265 ID: 82167e

>>33240
OH FUCK THAT'S CREEPY.

If you intended that, Moonmaster, then WELL PLAYED.
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No. 33802 ID: 8b96a3
File 125113198093.png - (233.45KB , 800x600 , 127.png )
33802

Daniel notices the tears.
>"Wait, Maja... were you crying? Are you sure you're okay?"

She brushes away the tears.
>"It's nothing, I was just... surprised. Let's keep it for tomorrow."

Daniel nods.
>"But don'T you dismiss this as just a dream! Weird stuff IS happening."

She's visually taken aback a bit, but doesn't say anything.
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No. 33805 ID: 2af4d3

>>33802
Might as well do as the lady says. Leave it for tomorrow. Now check out the bathroom before you go to bed.
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No. 33807 ID: 8b96a3
File 125113384276.png - (54.49KB , 800x600 , 128.png )
33807

Maja silently shuffles back into the living room.
Before hitting the pillows again, Daniel has another look at the bathroom.
That doesn't look too good. With a sigh, he closes the door.

END OF PART ONE

Part 2 will follow shortly.
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No. 33808 ID: ed8d8a

...Doesn't she still need to use the bathroom?
DUN DUN DUUUUN
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No. 33809 ID: 2af4d3

>>33807
That still doesn't explain what she meant by them. Guess we'll have to ask her about it.

Still, although there's blood there it's not a massive amount. The truth isn't unbelievable, a girl we know injured herself and she used our bathroom to help clean herself up.
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No. 33811 ID: 192956

>>33808
This is truely the question we are all asking.
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No. 33812 ID: 954933

>>33809

After reviewing the images again, it looks like she's freaking out because she didn't expect us to be able to see the footprints (she's looking up at them in the scream picture) - maybe she's been seeing freaky shit like this for a while and didn't expect it to follow her here?

(Side theory: Maybe that's why she came over - had to get out of the house because of all the freaky shit.)
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No. 33820 ID: bde1b8
File 125113718928.png - (22.77KB , 300x303 , teehee.png )
33820

>>33807
:3c
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No. 33825 ID: 8b96a3
File 125113784835.png - (143.43KB , 800x600 , 129.png )
33825

>"Urrrhhhh..."

Morning. Not exactly Daniel's favourite time of the day.
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No. 33832 ID: 1afd58

>>33825
Well, go look for Maja.

Don't be surprised when she's not there because she left last night due to you creeping her the fuck out.
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No. 33833 ID: bffa2a

>>33832

"This is the police! Come out with your hands up!"
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No. 33854 ID: 8b96a3
File 125114079722.png - (163.45KB , 800x600 , 130.png )
33854

Sometimes Daniel really hates being right.
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No. 33859 ID: f44349

>>33854
IS THAT A NOTE?
THAT LOOKS LIKE A NOTE
READ, HUG, TOM, NOTE

Ahem
I mean, Read note.
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No. 33869 ID: f962be

>>33854
Read note. Eat note. Replace note.
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No. 33875 ID: 8b96a3
File 125114253543.png - (61.14KB , 800x600 , 132.png )
33875

Dan,
I have to leave for work.
I'm late already.
Thanks for allowing me to crash at your place. :3

~Maja Bubo
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No. 33878 ID: 2af4d3

>>33875
Wait, are we German? Well we have to organize a time to talk. Do we have her mobile phone number? Try ringing her.
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No. 33880 ID: bde1b8

>>33875
Write an identical note, then eat this one.
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No. 33899 ID: 8b96a3
File 125114618790.png - (162.02KB , 800x600 , 133.png )
33899

Of COURSE her cellphone is turned off.
>"Geeze..."
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No. 33900 ID: bde1b8

Ah well. Do we have work today? If yes, get cleaned up for that. We don't want to disappoint the boss twice in a row; he's a nice guy.

If we don't have work today... get cleaned up anyway, its something to do.
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No. 33910 ID: 192956

>>33899
well theres no helping it may want to clean up the bathroom.
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No. 35506 ID: 07728e
File 125148201553.png - (53.78KB , 800x600 , 134.png )
35506

Great. NOW this stuff disappears.
Well it spares Daniel the trouble of cleaning it up.
He washes swiftly and gets dressed.

Well technically he thinks he can still take a few days off. The question is: SHOULD he?
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No. 35510 ID: 192956

>>35506
Taking a few days off would be fine, however he shouldn't spend those days walled up in his room he should try to find out whats going on. My advice is he should visit the insane asylum.
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No. 35512 ID: bde1b8

>>35510
Maybe, or maybe he should see Maja's shrink.
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No. 35513 ID: 236b79

>>35510
Yes, you should definitely visit the asylum now that it's visiting hours. Everything seems to be leading to there.
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No. 35520 ID: 07728e
File 125148423410.png - (197.66KB , 800x600 , 135.png )
35520

Daniel decides to skip work for another day and goes to the Asylum.

There's a guard here.
>"Do you have business here?"
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No. 35527 ID: 192956

>>35520
Tell him your a prospective psychology student and would like to talk to one of the physitions and possibly see the interact with patients.
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No. 35545 ID: 954933

Also, when you get a chance, at least give your boss a call so he knows you won't be there. He's a good guy, it wouldn't do to screw him over.
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No. 35548 ID: 07728e
File 125148709250.png - (197.77KB , 800x600 , 136.png )
35548

>"I'm a prospective psychology student and would like to talk to one of the physitians and possibly see them interact with patients."

The guard remains sceptical.
>"Oh? Where you invited by someone?"
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No. 35549 ID: 2af4d3

>>35548
Well shoot. Just say "I was invited by a girl named Nightingale". If it means something to him, he might let us in. If it doesn't then it can't do any harm.
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No. 35724 ID: 1f5d37

Just say you don't remember his name exactly, being a forgetful student and all.
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No. 35941 ID: fead7d
File 125158792470.png - (197.84KB , 800x600 , 137.png )
35941

Daniel thinks the Nightingale excuse is a bit too freaky for that guy.
>"Uh, geez..."
, he says. He snaps his fingers.
>"Dammit, what was that guy's name again?! Look, it's on the tip of my tongue."

Doesn't look like he's buying it.
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No. 35943 ID: 43d730

>>35941
You could always try to get committed...
Or look for ways to get in otherwise.
Tag along with psych students, chat up an employee, etc.
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No. 35973 ID: e3f578

Say your an acquaintance of Falco.
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No. 36040 ID: 099247

>>35941
Apologise for forgetting the guys name, tell him the patient you were going to study today was named Nightingale. At least ask if you can speak to someone at reception.
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No. 36200 ID: 1f5d37

Dropping code words for crazy dream shit is a terrible idea. Try to ask loaded questions to get him to answer for you. Like "You know, the guy in charge of..." and "The one with the glasses?"
and then you can say "yeah! Dr. [whatever]!"

The only assumption we've made so far is that its a guy, which is a fifty fifty chance.
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No. 36214 ID: 096bc2
File 125165271165.png - (198.61KB , 800x600 , 138.png )
36214

>"Falco Kerten."
Daniel thinks it's his best bet, since Falco should be around here quite frequently.

>"Oh, Falco! Yes, of course. You want to have a look at his sister, right? Poor girl. Well, head right in."

That went well.
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No. 36220 ID: 2af4d3

>>36214
Hey Daniel, can you remember Falco ever mentioning his sister? Anyway enter the asylum.
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No. 36223 ID: 096bc2
File 125165568952.png - (99.45KB , 800x600 , 139.png )
36223

Daniel enters the Asylum, thinking about Falco. Falco had never talked much about... well anything, actually. he was a rather quiet guy.

Daniel's train of thought is suddenly derailed when Daniel is faced with a rather bizarre reception room.
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No. 36224 ID: 6faa8c

Staring contest with the bird.
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No. 36226 ID: 8a66e4

>>36223
Yaranaika?
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No. 36228 ID: 096bc2

>>36226
Ok. Now I'm scared. Thanks for that.
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No. 36230 ID: 1afd58

>>36223
Ignore bird, talk to receptionist.

It's probably her bird anyway.
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No. 36232 ID: 096bc2
File 125166075551.png - (90.66KB , 800x600 , 140.png )
36232

Daniel decides to ignore that critter for now.

>"Hi."
>"Hi. What can I do for you, Sir?"
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No. 36233 ID: bde1b8

>>36232
Lets stick with our story.

"Hi, I'm hear to meet Falco Kerten's sister...?"
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No. 36234 ID: 096bc2
File 125166156240.png - (89.89KB , 800x600 , 141.png )
36234

>"Hi, I'm hear to meet Falco Kerten's sister...?"

She flips open a screen.
>"Kerten... Kerten... Ah! Luscinia Kerten. Ground floor. Either in her room, number 010 or in the hall."
She smiles.
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No. 36235 ID: bde1b8

>>36234
Thank her, and then lets be on our way!
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No. 36237 ID: e3f578

Hit on her, I bet that smiles flirtatious, if only to get rid of 10 depression points.
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No. 36277 ID: 034a30

>>36234
The bird's on the move! Inquire, man, inquire!
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No. 36457 ID: d807d3
File 125174908078.png - (188.08KB , 800x600 , 142.png )
36457

Ah, what the hell. Daniel is back on the market and she seems to be neither crazy nor geeky, so why the hell not?

>"Hey, in case you have nothing to do after work, how about we catch a movie?"

>"Aw, terribly sorry. I was going to wash my hair."

Fighting cliché with cliché. Well played.
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No. 36459 ID: d807d3
File 125174913478.png - (187.49KB , 800x600 , 143.png )
36459

>"Ah, don't I know you, Sir?"
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No. 36472 ID: 2af4d3

>>36459
Do you, Daniel? Try remembering. And ask her if you can't have her company to a movie can you at least have a name and a phone number. This is mostly so we can find out her name to see if she has a name to do with a bird.
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No. 36513 ID: 6faa8c

>>36459
Search your memories. Maybe you went to high school together?
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No. 36527 ID: d807d3
File 125175427230.png - (187.65KB , 800x600 , 144.png )
36527

Hmm, her face does ring a bell... But he can't quite-

>"Ah! I know!"
she suddenly shouts.
>"From yesterday! At the Nuit! You were there with that black-haired woman!"

... Could he have seen her there? Daniel still can't really make it out.
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No. 36530 ID: 2af4d3

>>36527
It's possible. Probably doesn't really matter. However this is a good chance to get her name.
"Oh, you were there too, Ms...?"
Nightingale did tell us to take a look out for people who work with those considered insane as well as those who were considered insane themselves. Although she's only a secretary she probably still counts.
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No. 36553 ID: 6faa8c

>>36527
The waitress?!
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No. 36557 ID: 6faa8c

>>36527
She is so dawww.
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No. 36798 ID: c72b1d
File 125179494651.png - (186.88KB , 800x600 , 145.png )
36798

The scales fall from Daniel's eyes.
>"The waitress?"

>"Bingo!"

>"Huh. Well since you're busy this afternoon, how about your name and telephone number?"
Somehow Daniel has this feeling that he's not being particularly smooth.
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No. 36799 ID: c72b1d
File 125179529458.png - (90.01KB , 800x600 , 146.png )
36799

She's smiling like the cheshire cat.
>"Why would you need my number? You already know where to find me."

>"At your parttime job at the Nuit?"

>"Yup. Name's Klara, by the way."

>"Daniel."

They shake hands.
That bird's still here.
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No. 36813 ID: 2af4d3

>>36799
Klara? Not her full name so she may still have something bird related, but asking her that is pushing it. Say goodybye in a friendly manner. Now head off to number 010 or the hall, whichever's closest.
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No. 36821 ID: 1afd58

>>36799
Try to ignore the birds running around. They are plainly not visible to most other people.
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No. 36831 ID: a6a25b

>>36821
However, they are also probably a clue. Remember why Daniel's here. The tracks in the concrete lead to this place. He has to figure this bird and wall stuff out so he can help Two-tone against Crow.

Starting to ignore the supernatural stuff now after being lead here by it would be pretty stupid.
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No. 37691 ID: dcf79e
File 125196768688.png - (185.92KB , 800x600 , 147.png )
37691

>"Well, I'd better get going."

She waves.
>"See you around, Daniel."

Daniel makes his way to Room 010. Pretty much everything here is white. The bedsheets, the wardrobe, the walls. It lacks any personal touch. No posters, no gadgets lying around.
There's only one person here, apart from Daniel himself.
>"Mr. Passer? What are you doing here?"
Falco Kerten sits slumped in a chair.
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No. 37700 ID: 2af4d3

>>37691
Well damn. Probably best to lie and say you must be in the wrong room by accident.
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No. 37927 ID: ab91ae

>>37691
"Well, uh, I was just... I went in the wrong room, sorry."

Then leave. Lets look for where that bird went, if we can.
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No. 38121 ID: 036c03
File 125205577096.png - (186.05KB , 800x600 , 148.png )
38121

>"Well, uh, I was just... I went in the wrong room, sorry."

Falco shurgs.
>"No biggie, Mr. Passer. I'm just sitting here, getting bored out of my mind, anyhow. Don't let me slow you down!"
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No. 38122 ID: 79b91f

>>37691
"Yo dawg, what's shakin'?"
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No. 38124 ID: 034a30

>>38121
So what brings you here?
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No. 38125 ID: 036c03
File 125206075516.png - (185.43KB , 800x600 , 149.png )
38125

>"So what brings you here?"
Daniel asks casually.

Falco hesitates.
>"... I'm visiting my sister. That is, I was going to. They said I should wait here and they'd go get her. That was half an hour ago."
He seems bitter and a little worried.
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No. 38127 ID: 1afd58

She's missing? Sounds bad.

I've... uh... I've never seen you in here. How is she? Your sister, I mean.
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No. 38141 ID: ab91ae

>>38125
"Do you want me to go look for her?"
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No. 38157 ID: 036c03
File 125209199239.png - (189.18KB , 800x600 , 150.png )
38157

Daniel almost gives away his lies, by saying: 'I've... uh... I've never seen you in here. How is she? Your sister, I mean.'
He does stop himself in time. He himself had dropped Falco off at the asylum a few times.

>"Do you want me to go look for her?"

Falco waves his hand.
>"Don'T bother, mar. Passer. It's not the first time she just up and disappeared. She does that a lot. I'm sure she'll show up sooner or later. And besides... You probably have your own business here, right?"

He still seems worried.
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No. 38158 ID: ab91ae

>>38157
"Yeah... I do. I should... get to that. Sorry to bother you."
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No. 38161 ID: e3f578

But just about when you leave. "Umm, hey do you know anything about birds, like a crow, nightingale, maybe a falcon? It's related to what I've come here for." Seeing that he himself has a bird related name might help. Falco, hehe.
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No. 38162 ID: e3f578

Oh shit, forget it. There's a crow above you. Don't you fucking dare ask a question about birds.
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No. 38169 ID: 036c03
File 125209718515.png - (228.27KB , 800x600 , 151.png )
38169

Daniel sees the crow on the wardrobe and decides it's best to leave as soon as possible.

>"Yeah... I do. I should... get to that. Sorry to bother you."

Falco sighs.
>"Have a nice day, Mr. Passer."

Daniel opens the door to the corridor and leaves the room to see...

None other than crow. In the flesh.

"Sparrow... So the Nightingale has not yet returned to her nest, has she? Pity. The falcon is waiting for her and I myself would like to meet er again, too. She has something she owes something to me, you know? And finally... There's Capercaillie. He's craving to find her and he'd like to have word with you, too."
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No. 38173 ID: 5ba271

>>38169
Punch him for being a vague cocksucker.
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No. 38175 ID: 1027a5

>>38169
What do you mean by word? And what's your problem with Nithengale?
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No. 38186 ID: 036c03
File 125209974698.png - (164.47KB , 800x600 , 152.png )
38186

Daniel thinks punching someone inside a mental clinic might be imprudent.

>"What do you mean by word? And what's your problem with Nithengale?"
Daniel asks.

Crow turns around but doesn'T look at him.
>"He wants to find all of us. The rest he should tell you himself. And about Nightingale... I just want to return a... very questionable favour."
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No. 38187 ID: 192956

>>38186
Why should you trust him? You saw him attacking nightingale.
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No. 38188 ID: 1027a5

>>38186
What favor? Besides you guys I've yet to experience anything. What is it that makes you so mad at her?
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No. 38190 ID: 82167e

>>38186
...Is one of his eyes a glass eye, or is that just a trick of the art?
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No. 38204 ID: 036c03
File 12521037032.png - (163.31KB , 800x600 , 153.png )
38204

In fact, both of his eyes look a bit glassy... They are normal eyes, Daniel thinks. But he just doesn't focus them on anything in particular.

Daniel doesn't trust him at all. But why not ask him a few question anyway?

>"What favor? Besides you guys I've yet to experience anything. What is it that makes you so mad at her?"

Crow scowls at Daniel.
>"You are lucky. You can still run. It is far too late for me. She blinded me. And you know the saying... An eye for an eye, Sparrow. On that note... You too have wronged me. I will repay that as well, Sparrow."
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No. 38208 ID: 192956

>>38204
He's blinded himself with vengence. Rage and anger only force someone to loose sight of the porpuse of there own existance.
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No. 38219 ID: 571eb4

>>38208
Not always.
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No. 38287 ID: 099247

>>38208
Unless their purpose is vengeance. Y'know, just putting that out there.

Fuck, don't know what to ask really. I suppose we could try to reason with him? Tell him he's already wounded her quite profoundly and that he should back down while he still has some sort of high ground. Assuming he's not out rightly bullshitting us.
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No. 38401 ID: 6faa8c

>very questionable favour.

HE WAS THE ONE TWO-TONE SHOWED THE TRUTH FIRST
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No. 38449 ID: d5f115

>>38401
Yeah, we should ask him what the truth actually is. Is it the Matrix? It's something to do with birds.

Tell him his revenge on us could be to tell us what the Truth is if it's so bad he wants to get Twotone for it.
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No. 41114 ID: 5e6403
File 125258871442.png - (195.44KB , 800x600 , 154.png )
41114

>"Crow! You already wounded her quite profoundly! Better stop now as long as you ahve some kind of higher ground. And about my 'punishment'... Tellme the truth! If you are to be believaed that should even us out, right?"

Crow turns away with an expression of disgust on his face.
>"You obviously have no idea what you are talking about, Sparrow. I'm not even with either of you yet and I'm tired of talking to you. You're just like some innocent child, who thinks his beliefs of moral are righteous, when he kicks the man who's spanking his daughter. Enjoy your life, Sparrow. Until we meet again."

He starts to walk away, slowly and awkwardly zigzagging down the hallway.
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No. 41129 ID: 4ec45d

>>41114
I think we all know what time it is.
Time for a sandwich.
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No. 41220 ID: ab91ae

>>41114
Crow sure is a jerk.

Anyway, I think its safe to assume Two Tone is Falco's sister, so we finally know her name: Luscinia. A mouthful, that name. We should probably wander the halls and look for her before Crow finds her.
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No. 41811 ID: 7a6f2e
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41811

Daniel decides that finding Nightingale has priority over Sandwiches. She needs protection.

As he wanders the halls of the asylum he meets an odd pair. They move like one. As if they were one and the same. A very, very starnge sensation.
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No. 41824 ID: 6faa8c

I've got it.
Birds are people's souls.
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No. 41864 ID: 7a6f2e
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41864

Birds are people's souls...
Daniel has never believed in the concept of souls, but there might some truth to that theory.

The man notices Daniel and lowers the document he was reading. He notices how Daniel was staring at him. For a second he looks surprised.
"Can I help you, Mr...?"
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No. 41892 ID: 1afd58

>>41864
Mr. Sparrow, if you please.

I'm looking for Falco Kerten's sister. She seems to have gone missing.
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No. 41941 ID: 5abf54

>>41864
I smell a plothook! Introduce yourself and ask about whats-her-face!
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No. 43799 ID: f6992a
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43799

>"Mr. Sparrow, if you please. I'm looking for Falco Kerten's sister. She seems to have gone missing."

He raises his eyebrows a bit and smiles.
>"It is a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Sparrow. My name is Tetrao. So you are looking for Ms. Luscinia Kerten? What exactly is it you need from her?"
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No. 43801 ID: 15f6d6

>>43799
"I'd like to talk to her about a personal matter."
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No. 43806 ID: f6992a
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43806

>"I'd like to talk to her about a personal matter."
In retrospect, this doesn't sound too good.

>"A personal matter, yes? Not to intrude on your privacy, Mr. Passer, but what personal matter could you have to discuss with her? I never saw you around here and she never talked about you."
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No. 43810 ID: e3f578

"About birds, lots and lots of birds. No, seriously. I was told I could get information about special birds here, thats all." That shouldn't hurt at all, bird watching is a common activity.
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No. 43886 ID: 8b14a1

>>43806
"Her brother is a driving student of mine. We met one day when I was dropping Falco off. I'd... rather not say about the personal matters, if that is alright with you. Its private."
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No. 43900 ID: eeba7d

>>43806
"MY BUSINESS IS NO CONCERN OF YOURS, MORTAL!"

Then moonwalk past him. Trip, fall over, stumble back to your feet, laugh and say 'just kidding.'

Oh wait, you wanted to find out where she was, not figure out a way to live next door to her...
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No. 44411 ID: 37e7d1
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44411

Daniel thinks,since he's already lying about his name, he shouldn't reveal his real connection to Falco Kerten.
>"About birds, lots and lots of birds. No, seriously. I was told I could get information about special birds here, thats all."

Suddenly a wide grin appears on Tetrao's face.
"Seen right through you, Mr. Daniel Passer. Usually people will notice when you adress them with a different name. It is a pleasure to meet you. Ms. Bubo has told me quite a lot about you."
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No. 44412 ID: 37e7d1
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44412

>"I think, I know fairly well what you intended to discuss with Ms. Kerten, or 'Nightingale', if you will. However, I am sorry to inform you that she is not here. In fact I have not seen her for quite a few days now."
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No. 44413 ID: 28e9d7

>>43806
>Mr. Passer
Oh right. We fucked up that perception check...

Smile and sheepishly admit that subterfuge isn't one of your strong suits.

Then ask him if he can see the birds too. The guy seems cool and in the know, and he has a bird right next to him. Maybe we can get a little exposition from him.
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No. 44417 ID: 37e7d1
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44417

Daniel displays a sheepish smile.
>"Ok, you got me. Subterfuge is obviously not one of my strong suits. So... You can see birds too?"

Tetrao's gaze wanders off to Daniel's shoulder just like Nightingale's did a few nights prior and he nods.
>"Yes. You have many questions, I am sure. But we should not discuss this now and here."
He tucks his document under his arm and pulls a notebookand pen from his pocket.
Handing Daniel a little note, he says: "Anything else, Mr. Passer?"
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No. 44422 ID: 476456

"If you see her, tell her i said hi. "
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No. 44423 ID: 476456

"If you see her, tell her i said hi. "
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No. 44425 ID: a02fcd

>>44417
He gave us a note? What's on it? Contact info?
Maybe arrange a lunch with him?
What time is it? Better late to work than never.
Thank him for his time.
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No. 44426 ID: 2dbf33

>>44417
READ THE NOTE
HUG BIRD
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No. 44513 ID: 37e7d1
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44513

There is an address and a time on the note. Although the bird does look fluffy, Daniel resists the temptation to hug what could very well be a stranger's soul.

>"If you'll excuse me now, I have work to do, Mr. Passer."

>"Yes of course. Goodbye."

Daniel's mobile phone tells him that it's 9:00 AM. He hurries to work.

...

He finds Markus at his desk filling in some form. A very common sight.
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No. 44515 ID: 43d730

>>44513
Apologise profusely.
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No. 44557 ID: 8b14a1

>>44513
Say you think you're feeling better now, and you're sorry about yesterday. Ask if its still okay if you work today, even though you're late.
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No. 44583 ID: 37e7d1
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44583

>"Hi there, Markus!"

Markus drops his pen.
>"Daniel... I..."

>"I'm sorry, I'm late. I'm feeling quite a lot better now. Sorry for yesterday. I'll make it up for you."

Markus stares at Daniel in disbelief.
>"Dan. You... don't have to strain yourself like that."

That is not the response, Daniel expected.

>"Look, Dan. I managed to distribute all your driving lessons of the next week to your colleagues. Just take that one damn week and do whatever you feel like doing."
Markus gets up and physically pushes Daniel out through the door.
>"You know what your problem is, Daniel? You're a too nice guy. IF you manage to wrestle some free time from your grumpy old boss, you don't go to him and give it back. You go out there and enjoy your damn time."
He gives Daniel a clap on the shoulder.
>"You're also a workaholic. Go home, enjoy life. Maybe get a good book."
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No. 44585 ID: 8b14a1

>>44583
"Well I... Okay. Sorry boss."
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No. 44596 ID: 192956

>>44583
Smile jokingly ask him if there is form you need to fill out to enjoy yourself.
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No. 44644 ID: 9d41ab

To the coffee shop? Maybe we'll see Maja there?
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No. 44875 ID: 3bce4f
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44875

>Well... okay. Sorry boss"
Daniel says and starts walking down the road. Then he turns back around to say:
>"Aren't there any forms I could fill out for fun?"
Markus raises his fist.
>"Don't make me hit you!"

They share a laugh.

Now, Daniel really doesn't have anything to do for now. The meeting with Dr. Tetrao is at 7:00 PM... The coffee shop seems like a dead end. Maja should be working around this time and Clara is evidently still at the asylum. If he doesn't find any ideas what he could do, he could as well just kill time until 7 o'clock.
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No. 44884 ID: 1afd58

>>44875
Call Maja. If she won't pick up, go meet her at work if you can.

Otherwise just go dick around in the park again. Worked last time, right?
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No. 45393 ID: de5903
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45393

As Marcus goes back to his desk, Daniel triess to call Maja once again. Her phone is still off, so he decides to ambush her at work.

In front of the library he finds a figure with a cellphone.
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No. 45394 ID: de5903
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45394

Konrad turns around. he looks severely stressed out.
>"Oh! Daniel! How convenient of you to come here. I wanted to have a word with you anyway, old pal."
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No. 45395 ID: e06d69

>>45394
Sure, why not.
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No. 45398 ID: de5903
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45398

>"Sure, why n-"

>"WHERE IS SHE?!"
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No. 45399 ID: 73d8d7

>>45398
JEEBUS!
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No. 45400 ID: e06d69

>>45398
Dan try to keep calm. At least one of you needs to be calm.

Calm down. I presume you mean Maja? Yeah, I've been looking for her too. I don't know where she is. She did crash at mine last night, but I haven't seen her since then. If you see her tell her I want to talk to her.
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No. 45406 ID: 1afd58

>>45398
Hey broseph! I have no idea where maja is. She won't answer the phone.
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No. 45408 ID: de5903
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45408

The shock subsides quickly and Dan composes himself.

>"C-Calm down. I presume you mean Maja? Yeah, I've been looking for her too. I don't know where she is. She did crash at mine last night, but I haven't seen her since then. If you see her tell her I want to talk to her."
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No. 45410 ID: de5903
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45410

>"I KNEW IT! She WAS with you! You wanna talk to her? Oooooh, I BET!"

[Shit, sorry, Q]
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No. 45411 ID: 1afd58

>>45410
Isn't this dude our friend?

Tell him he knows us better than that, for fuck's sake. We're not going to fool around with his girl.
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No. 45412 ID: bd2eec

>>45410
(s'cool bro, it came out late anyway)
"GodDAMN IT KONRAD. Take it easy. What the hell is going on with you two?"
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No. 45419 ID: de5903
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45419

Daniel finally loses his cool and frees himself from Konrad.

>"GodDAMN IT KONRAD. Take it easy. What the hell is going on with you two? You know me better, for fuck's sake! I'm not gonna fool around with your girl!"

He grinds his teeth and forces out:
>"Where did she go?! She must've told you something! Sure as hell never tells ME shit!"
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No. 45420 ID: 4553b2

>>45419
Put a hand on his shoulder, smile and say:

Yukkuri Shitte Itte Ne.
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No. 45426 ID: de5903
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45426

[Feel free to post suggestions... >____>Q]
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No. 45427 ID: 1afd58

>>45419
Go on the offensive a bit here, Dan. You've got height on him, and you've had a frustrating and infuriating couple of days.

Why can't you keep tabs on your own damn girlfriend if you're so goddamn worried? It's not my job to keep track of Maja, she's a friend, not my damn child. Back the hell off, Konrad, I've got my own shit to deal with right now!
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No. 45429 ID: bd2eec

>>45419
"She left me a note that said she was left for work. You still haven't given me a fucking answer about why you're so fucking angry. Is she not here or something? And why have you been showing up late? Mentioned that when she first showed up.
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No. 45431 ID: 9ce203

>>45427
No.

>>45429
>And why have you been showing up late? Mentioned that when she first showed up.
Don't bring that up now.

Just ask why he's so pissed, and where she might be.
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No. 45970 ID: 4c1d91

>>45431
Sounds good.

Also ask him whether anything happened between them ... and whether she was acting strange lately.
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No. 46409 ID: 8f188f
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46409

Daniel thinks, that making Konrad even angrier would not be a good idea now... So he plays it safe for now.

>"She left me a note that said she was left for work. You still haven't given me a fucking answer about why you're so fucking angry. Is she not here or something?"

>"No, she's not here, genious! If she were I wouldn't ask you! If she left you a letter, she hasno real reason NOT to be here, IF you're not bullshitting me."
He seems to have calmed down a bit.
"Look, Dan. Usually I have no reason to distrust you, but you have to admit, this is not like her. Somebody plays foul and I swear to whoever will listen, if you have anything to do with her disappearance, I'll smash your face in the sidewalk so hard, Chuck Norris would be envious!"
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No. 46416 ID: 95b3aa

>>46409
Get out of here, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
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No. 46443 ID: 1afd58

>>46409
Man, what the hell do you want?

I've told you everything I know. I came by here looking to see if she was ok, since she left that note before I even woke up.

Calm the hell down.
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No. 46495 ID: 6faa8c

>Plays foul
Giggle on the inside.

But in all seriousness...

"I don't know where she is either. I'm sorry. Maybe we should take this to the police, man. I'm worried too, she's my friend, after all."
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No. 47881 ID: 9fdac5
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47881

>"Man, what the hell do you want? I've told you everything I know. I came by here looking to see if she was ok, since she left that note before I even woke up. Calm the hell down."
Both of them are silent for a few seconds.
>"I'm sorry. Maybe we should take this to the police, man. I'm worried too, she's my friend, after all."

Konrad sighs irritated.
>"The cops won't lift one obese finger until she's gone for a week or so. I'll go pester some of her online connections. Maybe you should ask Sonja. She might know where that silly girl went."
He turns around and starts to walk off.

Daniel feels terrible all of a sudden.
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No. 47885 ID: 8d0a9c

>>47881
Yes, because you ARE terrible! You terrible man!
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No. 47897 ID: 4553b2

>>47881
Well... you'll probably regret this, but... give Sonja a call. Ask her about Maja. Do your best to keep it all business.
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No. 49695 ID: 7ae331
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49695

Daniel has little choice. He has no desire to think about, let alone talk to Sonja. But since he's worried about Maja's whereabouts, he decides to make the call anyway.

Sonja picks up after letting the phone ring two times and sighs.
>"Yes? What is it Daniel?"
Her voice is... so tender despite the unnerved tone. Something seems stuck in Daniel's throat.

>"It's about Maja",
he croaks.
>"Did she tell you where she was going today?"

Short silence.

>"No, she didn't. Sorry."

>"I see. That's all."

>"Wait, Daniel!"

Daniel gulps. He wants to end this phonecall. it's pure torment. At the same time he'd like to listen to her voice some more. What now? Neither option is going to be pleasurable, he fears.
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No. 49696 ID: bd6ea1

>>49695
Suck it up, ask what it is.
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No. 49698 ID: 8e415c

>>49695
Well, hear her out, I guess. If she starts being a bitch give a big fat "Fuck you." and do important stuff.
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No. 49701 ID: 7ae331
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49701

He can't bring himself to hang up on her like this.

>"What is it?"

She clears her throat.
>"Uh... Look Daniel, I, uh... I think I went a bit overboard yesterday. In the park, remember?"

She seems to await an answer, but Daniel can't say a word.

>"What I'm trying to say is: I'm sorry. I shouldn't have snapped at you like that and I have no right to tell you what to do and how to do it."

No apology ever hurt this much.
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No. 49730 ID: 6faa8c

"Hey, it's alright. Everyone loses their temper sometimes. If you hear anything about Maja, give me a call, alright? Me and Konrad are really worried."
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No. 49732 ID: 7ae331
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49732

>"Hey, it's alright. Everyone loses their temper sometimes. If you hear anything about Maja, give me a call, alright? Me and Konrad are really worried."

Again, silence for a few seconds.
>"Ok. I'll do that. Goodbye."

>"Goodbye."

Daniel hangs up. He feels.. alright, actually. The fact that Sonja apologised means that he still means something to her, he thinks. What now? Daniel ponders if there's something he's forgotten, or if he could just kill time until his... appointment.
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No. 49754 ID: 192956

>>49732
Is there any other place Maja would go, what about that cafe at the very least you could get something to eat.
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No. 54846 ID: 2d774a
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54846

Daniel can't think of any other place. She spent most of her time at home, programming weird stuff.

He decides to pay the Café a visit, but it seems to be closed at the moment.
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No. 54880 ID: 625570

>>54846
Fucking damn it. Search for the backdoor, you ain't givin' up now.
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No. 54968 ID: 192956

>>54846
head home wait for meeting.
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No. 55131 ID: 0d9e4b

Dick around in the park and hope for a random encounter. Then go for the meeting.
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No. 55303 ID: 15f6d6

Dick around in the park. Totally a solid plan.
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No. 111814 ID: d9faf1

Is this quest going to be continued?
It would be a damn shame if it were abandoned :(

Bubo means Owl
Pica means Magpie
Tetrao means Capercaille

Kingfisher is Alcedo

What are Sonja's and Markus's last names?
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No. 111835 ID: 97f6ce

If you notice the dates, the last post was October 1st of last year. I miss Moonmaster as well, but it appears tgchan has lost one of its greats.
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No. 112868 ID: d9faf1

>>111835
:,(
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