SQUEEE

Test Pattern 2009/09/01(Tue)20:06 No. 37038 ID: 7eda8b
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Goshen and Aphek continue their trek south. Goshen leads. He's never been the most precise navigator, especially in the desert, but he's alert and knows how to track.

The meat's almost gone, but water is easy to come by, now.

The grasslands have given way to forest. Now the forest ends.

Yes. Yes. Yesss. <3

Test Pattern 2009/09/01(Tue)20:10 No. 37040 ID: 7eda8b
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They've found a town.

It's medium sized. They're downwind, and Goshen catches the scent of Agudner.

Goshen and Aphek have been walking during the day since they left the desert. It is now late afternoon.

Please suggest an action.

>>37040
sell your useless stuff, buy more meat.
if there is an excess of money, take the time to teach aphek how to fight.

>>37040
Alright. Well, the first thing I'd do is find a place to pawn off a few of your useless items. Now that we've hit civilization, money's good (and quite frankly easier to carry than all this crap).

Then seek out, in no particular order: A place to sleep, meat rations, and... a place to take a bath. You probably reek after your desert trek, Goshen. No offense.

>>37040
Approach carefully.
Try to be polite.

It may be wise to hide any recognizable logos on clothing before going into town.

>>37072
Ooh yeah, this. We kind of got into trouble for being part of an elite kick-ass unit before, didn't we? We probably don't want to broadcast it to our enemies.

Test Pattern 2009/09/01(Tue)21:16 No. 37080 ID: 7eda8b
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>>37060
>Approach carefully.
The sergals do so.

"They don't seem thrilled to see us," Aphek murmurs.

"What's important is nobody's calling for the militia. They're just jumpy 'cause we're armed."

"And armored."

"Yeah."

"And a northern sergal."

"Uh huh."

"And kind of enormous."

Goshen decides not to reply as they come further within earshot.

Agudner are herbivores. Hopefully they have have salted meat for travelers. Goshen ate the last of the jerky a few hours ago, so it's not urgent.

What should they do first?

Hide the damn insignia on your helmet so as not to freak out anyone who would recognize it

>>37080
Have Aphek speak on our behalf, PUT THAT SPEAR AWAY SOMEHOW, and take off helmet and shove in backpack.

>>37080
Alright. Well, since we don't know where we came out of the desert, a sense of direction would be good. Objective one: Find out where we are.

Then we have a bunch of items to pawn off. Hard to remember exactly what without a list, but if we could exchange some dead weight for currency, that would be a good deal. In particular, I seem to recall us storing wine in waterskins? That should be objective two.

Then, it would be good to stock up on meat, if they have any for travellers. Also get some greenery for Aphek if it's cheaper than the meat. We'll make that objective three.

Then finding a place to spend the night would be a good thing to do before the day goes out. Hopefully you can also wash yourself there, you stinky sergal. We'll call that objective four.

Am I forgetting anything here?

Look for work, could help you pay for supplies.

Test Pattern 2009/09/01(Tue)21:32 No. 37094 ID: 7eda8b
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>hide your helmet
Might help. Most people are going to tell by looking at him that he's a big, dangerous guy either way, though.

>>37085
>PUT THAT SPEAR AWAY SOMEHOW
This will fool them. Unless they look at it.

>>37094
Actually, if you put the backpack on, and then put the spear between you and the bag, it'll look sheathed.

Decide what the plan is. Everything up till now has been about getting out of the desert. What happens next though? Try to get home? Avenge squad? investigate and thwart inevitable invasion attempt?

>>37100
Isn't that kinda your job?

>>37103
Just bringing it up.

Ask Aphek to approach some of the villagers and inquire as to where two travelers could do some trading. They would probably feel less threatened by an unarmored Southerner.

Goshen, try very hard to not look too scary to them. You need food, and panicking the villagers would not help.

>>37117
Yeah, Goshen. Smi-NO DON'T SMILE AAAAAAGH

>>37118
NOOO DON'T SMILE GOSHEN.

JUST LOOK BORED. THAT IS PROBABLY THE LEAST THREATENING LOOK YOU CAN MAKE.

no, do a retard smile,thats the least threatening.

try to see if you can trade your smelly shorts for a much less confining skirt.

>>37118
>>37122
>DON'T SMILE!

Nonsense, Goshen! You want to show these people you're friendly right? Give em a smile.

A nice. Biiig smile.

Suggestion 2009/09/01(Tue)22:09 No. 37137 ID: 06fc25
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The Great General is disappointed in you. You should be eating these people, not playing nice with them.

Test Pattern 2009/09/01(Tue)22:16 No. 37139 ID: 7eda8b
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>>37114
>Just bringing it up.
But... but that's... but you... but...

...

Actually, no! Goshen suddenly decides to think up his own plans from now on!

Test Pattern 2009/09/01(Tue)22:16 No. 37141 ID: 7eda8b
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Later, losers!

>>37139
Just because some of the thoughts that run through your mind may be a bit aimless doesn't mean you should stop listening to them!

>>37141
Oh Test, you rascal. <3

Seriously, though. I listed four objectives earlier. How does that list look?

>>37141
!

>>37114
I am trying to hate you to death through the intertubes. Can you feel my hate?

Test Pattern 2009/09/01(Tue)22:20 No. 37145 ID: 7eda8b
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Woo! Check this shit out! Goshen's the king of Vilous!

He's got a throne made out of the bones of his enemies plus maybe a few people who just happened to be the correct size!

>>37145
But... where is Aphek? :O
What is life without Aphek, Goshen? WHAT IS THE COST?

>>37145

Guess... people are better when we don't help?

Bad end?

>>37145
Daydreaming is nice Goshen, but come on. Focus.

Ask Aphek to talk to the locals and find someone to trade with. You have a bunch of stuff to sell, and you need more meat. Both can be accomplished by finding a trader.

>>37145
There! See, that's the planning that was being discussed. Now you've got a goal. You want to be a king sitting upon a throne made from the bones of your enemies. Now that we know what you want, we can help you actually achieve it.

Let's sell off the trade goods and see about getting a proper meal and a place to stay. Then let's find out who's in charge of this town.

Test Pattern 2009/09/01(Tue)22:36 No. 37153 ID: 7eda8b
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>>37149
>Daydreaming is nice Goshen, but come on. Focus.

"Goshen?"

"Mm?"

"You kinda zoned out there."

"Mm?"

"I just asked a guy. The trading post is just up the road."

>>37153
Alright. At a trading post, we can exchange ASSORTED GOODS for PRECIOUS MONIES and DELICIOUS MEATS. What's not to like?

Lets head to the trader.

"Great... They're not keen on buying our shit then?"

>>37175
..You do realize that roads frequently run straight through villages, so something being up/down the road does not mean it is outside the village. Just saying.

Test Pattern 2009/09/01(Tue)23:44 No. 37192 ID: 7eda8b
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The two enter the trading post.

"Can I help you?" asks a nonplussed agudner.

"We're here to sell some things," says Aphek. "And then buy some meat and rations. Maybe some clothes."

"I have meat rations for such an occasion," says the trader. "My demand for used equipment, blood-drenched clothes, and bones is, however, not great."

"We're not here t..." Aphek starts, then pauses. "Okay, yeah, that's mostly what we have to sell. Except for the bones part."

>>37181
Oh, err, right.

It's late, shut up. Let's go see what we can find up the road.

>>37192
Well, we do have some wine to sell. Let's get that pawned off, at least.

>>37192
offer up the coins, or ask how much for a week of food.

Test Pattern 2009/09/01(Tue)23:50 No. 37199 ID: 7eda8b
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Let's see here...

What are they selling? Or at least, what are they not selling?

Goshen notes that this inventory lists estimates of what things are worth, but not necessarily what he can earn right now. There's basically no way he could sell Aphek now, for example, and he doubts the trader will recognize the exceptional quality of Shadran's sword.

>>37199
we are selling the whisky, the chain, the helmet, and the 2 swords you forgot to include in the picture.

>>37199
Alright. That cookware and the whiskey should be sellable.

Though I will miss the flammable option. How flammable is whiskey? Perhaps we should keep a single skin of it on hand. For... fun. >:)

>>37199
The whiskey, the helm, and the chain should be sold.

Also, we should wash that cloth, so we can use it as bandages in the future.

>>37200
The two swords were not forgotten, they were taken by Shadran, remember?

We need to save a pot and a knife. Aphek can use it as a helmet if nothing else, but pots can be damn useful.

Just you wait, the pot will save your life one day. It's the towel of cookware. Infinite uses.

>>37200
You mean the two swords that had been used to prop up the two severed human heads, that then were relocated to parts unknown when Shadran caught up to us?

Yeah, don't think we can sell those.

Sell the scraps and some of the plant crap. Those things like the green stuff.

Maybe sell a little bit of the whiskey...Because you should ALWAYS have some since FIRE IS GOOD.

Just buy some meat. Ask if there is anyone around who buys scrap metal. Can either of you use your weapons for hunting? See if you can buy a sling for Aphek. That should be more his style. See if they have any bits of armor you could use to improve your mostly complete set.

Goshen with med armor and a polearm
Aphek with leather armor and a sling

sounds like a plan

hell, you cold make a half-assed sling with the spare cloth you have.

Sell 2 bottles of whiskey, keep last one.

>>37201
Whiskey is a drink which is generally just above the flammability line, but some less common high proofs are extremely flammable. Of course the higher proofs are also generally more valuable.

>>37204
That helm actually looks more like a pot than the pot looks like a helmet, if you are looking for cross-functionality.

>>37328
Shopkeep doesn't want the helmet anyway.

So apparently I'm the first one to ask.
What's about that weapon hilt at the wall left to the trader?
Goshen: Ogle possible awesome weapon eagerly. You're huge, that means you need a huge weapon.
Except for that, you should should keep the cookware and buy supplies to prepare food. You've got an Aphek now who can cook for you and that means you don't need to buy expensive tavern food if you stay in this town for some time. Maybe he could even work at said tavern to pay your stay there.

Test Pattern 2009/09/02(Wed)20:31 No. 37590 ID: 7eda8b
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Aphek offers up two of the four skins of whiskey, leaving two in the inventory.

"Hey! This is actually quality," says the merchant.

"I know," says Aphek. "Over a hundred and fifty proof. We had to leave a small fortune of this stuff behind..."

"My condolances," the agudner says. "Why?"

"Bandits. Especially one really bad one."

"Well, it certainly wasn't a very good bandit, if they didn't take this stuff with them."

The agudner offers eleven denars for the two skins, more than Goshen figured they were worth. She also accepts the helm and the chain scraps for another nine, bringing their total to 63 worth.

Goshen decides to keep the cookware, so they can make food from things he hunts.

Speaking of meat, goshen buys a week worth of salted jerky for five denars. Pricy, but he supposes this is like asking lizard men for a good fur brush.

Test Pattern 2009/09/02(Wed)20:35 No. 37592 ID: 7eda8b
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>>37460
>What's about that weapon hilt at the wall left to the trader?

"What's that?" asks Aphek. "It looks like an executioner's sword."

"It's similar," says the shopkeeper. "But a true sword of justice would not have the hand guard."

"An awkward one," Goshen adds. "Maybe they just thought it looked fancy."

"So what are you doing with one?" Aphek asks.

"Selling it," the agudner says. "Forty denars."

That's not a crazy price for a big sword, but... how big a market does she really think she has on this? The weird guard makes it awkward as a two-handed combat weapon, and there aren't very many people in the world who could swing such a thing one-handed.

>>37590
How about a whet stone and some wood oils to maintain your spear and something to scrub your armor to keep off rust. I imagine your equipment isn't in the best condition, and could use some solid work to get back into near perfect condition.

And an area map would be nice.

>>37592
Ain't worth buying honestly. A properly Halberd would work better.

You're not some Elf or a Human. Such weapon is an INSULT to you

>>37592
See if you can swing it around one handed.

>>37592
Hagglan' Time.

'And how long have you been holding on to this, unable to find a buyer? I imagine it would be nice to finally get rid of the thing. I suppose I could help you out at the price of 15 Denars. It hurts to pay so much for such an awkward weapon, but since I am probably the only customer you have had for some time who could actually swing it around in combat, I would be willing.'

Be aware you aren't going to get it for 15 denars. This is just to establish that you aren't going to simply pay 40 denars to take something that has no real practical value to the trader in a non-martial (by Northern standards) village.

>>37595
Goshen is a trained spear user. He has no use for a sword.

>>37597
It would be really handy as a practice aid. Getting strong enough to swing that around would make Aphek much more capable. We do still have to get him trained, after all.

Actually, we could use it too. Exercise is always helpful to a warrior, and Goshen is no exception. I somehow doubt he is at his own absolute peak physical condition, and having something to help build some more muscle would be good, since physical might is a Northerner's forte.

>>37606
The best use probably would to try and sell it to some other fool.

We obviously are getting ripped off by the weaklings. If it was a truly useful sword why aren't THEIR warriors using them?

Test Pattern 2009/09/02(Wed)21:00 No. 37609 ID: 7eda8b
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>haggle
"About the only way that sword would be useful in a fight is if someone were freakishly strong enough to swing it one-handed. I don't think you're going to find many of those," Goshen says.

Goshen makes this face.

"...Thirty," says the Agudner.

>>37597
>Goshen is a trained spear user. He has no use for a sword.
Goshen is a trained lots-of-stuff user, for the record. Then again, this isn't exactly a deftly maneuverable blade. Even if it will really fuck someone up if it hits. Maybe he should pass?

It might make a good weapon for Aphek, but Shadran's sword would be better. Forget buying this thing; your spear serves you better.

>>37610
On the other hand, this is a fucking scary weapon.
The spear is practical, but this and weird eyes should scare the piss out of minor foes.
If nothing else, we can make Aphek carry it for strength training.

>>37611
Just carry a stick with rocks tied to it.

>>37609
Well, let's see. Buying the sword for 30 denars would take us from 58 (after buying salted meat) to 28. That's about half our money right there. We shouldn't buy it unless we have reason to believe it would provide a big advantage in combat.

I'm gonna go with the 'awesome but impractical' vote and say to skip on the blade.

>>37616
Ammendum: If, after we've bought everything else, rested, and finished our business in town, we still find ourselves with ample cash, then we might consider it. We're basically living on what we can get by selling crap here, so it might be prudent to be a little conservative.

pass on the sword.

....Hrm.

Shadran mostly turned aside our thrusts and cuts at her before, do you figure this weapon would have enough inertia she couldn't deflect it?

>>37609
...if she dropped the price that fast, maybe we can haggle it lower?

'As you said, this is not a sword of justice. It is a brutal weapon for killing and nothing more. I imagine it is distasteful to even own it. However, I happen to know someone who isn't particularly interested in playing the hero.'

Close mouth, stare at the trader calmly for a bit.

>>37622
Assuming she didn't dodge, yeah.
That's what, fifteen-twenty pounds of metal?
If we can land a hit, it should break several somethings.
Assuming she doesn't nance around it and extract our gizzard while we're swinging it around.

Hmm, we definitely don't want anything unweildy.. if Shadran shows up she'll slaughter us if we pull out that thing. We might be able to sell it somewhere el- wait a second, are we becoming merchants? Oh, and stop pulling that face.

What does Aphek think of the blade? does he have a weapon currently?

>>37630
No way in hell he can use that thing. Currently he's got Shadran's sword, but he doesn't really know how to use it.

Test Pattern 2009/09/02(Wed)22:01 No. 37644 ID: 7eda8b
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>>37624
>this is not a sword of justice. It is a brutal weapon for killing and nothing more.
Perhaps Goshen isn't being clear. When we say 'justice,' we mean 'beheading.'

>pass on the sword, but maybe come back later
Fair enough. Goshen could use a backup weapon for a close-quarters fight, but this one's huge.

>maps
"Do you guys have a mapmaker in town?" Aphek asks.

"Afraid not," says the agudner. "Where you looking for?"

"Um, just general surroundings. We just came out of the desert."

"Well, this town is called Kag. Houses. Market. Blacksmithy, two poor inns, a temple, the usual. On the road the east is Saia, a large and popular traveller's bathhouse. Further is a small mountain range and Fort Ji. South is more villages, mostly agudner and nevrean. Closest is Hojal. Well to the south is gnolls and such. The west road will take you to Vreka, a somewhat bigger town than this. Further west gets you southern sergal nomads, dust, and monsters."

Since it is on the counter, try picking up the blade, see if it is even reasonable in terms of weight and balance. Also general craftsmanship, since you know of such things.

Aphek: Suddenly daydream of what a bath with Goshen would be like.

>>37644
Well, lets ask the trader if they sell stuff to maintain weapons and armor. Whet stones, wood oil, things to scrub off rust and buff armor, that sort of stuff. Your stuff will eventually need upkeep (if it doesn't already), so you might as well get the tools necessary to keep your things maintained now.

Test Pattern 2009/09/03(Thu)00:10 No. 37675 ID: 7eda8b
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>>37645
>Since it is on the counter, try picking up the blade, see if it is even reasonable in terms of weight and balance. Also general craftsmanship, since you know of such things.
Hmm. Not bad. Not swift, though. More or less what he expected by looking at it.

"Nah. Too big. Too pricy," Goshen says. "...Maybe I'll come back later."

What now?

...Maintenance supplies for arms and armor? If you don't get them, it will probably seriously bite you in the ass later.

>>37675
look out window

>>37675
might as well head to fort Ji, so we can pick up some more useful people

ask for directions to...places. The nearest 3 outposts.

Test Pattern 2009/09/03(Thu)00:31 No. 37683 ID: 7eda8b
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>>37679
>...Maintenance supplies for arms and armor? If you don't get them, it will probably seriously bite you in the ass later.
This is included under 'basic stuff' in the inventory. So is a flint and steel kit, a bit of oil, small towel, and even a better tent than they were using before. The humans had travel equipment, and this is now Goshen's.

>>37683
Alright then, as long as you have the stuff.

...Have you sharpened the spear since you got it? I mean, you thrust it through chain mail and all, its probably dulled a good bit.

Either way, look out winder while holding the sword. Make Rapeface.

>>37686
I need sleep if I typed window as winder.

>>37683
*ahem* fort Ji, or ask for what else the merchant has.

>>37686
His sergeant hasn't shown up and killed him yet, so I assumed that was reflexive.

Well, you could head to Fort Ji as is or tell Aphek to just go back to join the nomads to the west.

I don't know about straight up telling Aphek to go, but I imagine he would appreciate having the option.

If you want to become ruler of the Sergal Empire you'll need an over-sized. impractical weapon.
History proves as much.
Also
>Aphek
>join the nomads to the west
Lol no. He's way to dainty right now, we better keep him for his own safety.

Well, we do have enough food for both Aphek and Goshen to last about a week before they get too hungry. Goshen had previously remarked that it would take somewhere around a week or so to train Aphek up sufficiently he could be useful in combat.

Why not head into the woods, and do a combat training/wilderness survival combo? You days would pretty much be training, strengthening and conditioning exercise, hunting, and getting more used to what kind of things can be found in this stretch of forest. Sounds like a handy set of things to do.

Go find an Inn, get a hot meal and a soft comfortable bed for the night rather than sleeping on the hard, cold ground yet again

>>38240
Bah. That's what a soft warrior needs. You aren't soft, are you Goshen?

>>38318

No, it's what smart warriors do when they get the chance

>>38318
>>38421
soft and smart tend to be the same thing, just as dumb people often develop a protective layer of scabs and scars.

>>38427
Right, but with a Talyxian likely still stalking him, sleeping in a comfortable bed where peoople know you are there is not exactly the best idea when no one in the village would really be upset if you died (they don't seem to care for Northerners that much). Additionally, it is generally easier to sleep lightly when uncomfortable as shit, and until Shadran is dealt with, sound sleep doesn't seem a great idea.

Well then sleep in a chair and let aphek sleep in the bed.

>>38428

She's a heck of a lot less likely to be able to sneak up on us in a lockable inn room than in a wide open patch of woods.

>>39022
>feline
>hard wood floor

All she'd have to do is take off her boots and be silent with the lockpick and we'd be goners.

Or, you know, do the far more terrifying route I personally think she'd take and molotov cocktail the room while we sleep so that we wake up to a blazing inferno, with her right outside waiting for us to come out the window. Probably with some sort of blowgun.

Any inn at this point is a deathtrap.

Test Pattern 2009/09/06(Sun)18:53 No. 39107 ID: 7eda8b
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>go out in the woods for survival training
Hell no! Wasn't weeks in the desert and a few days in the woods enough of that?

>get an inn but be really worried about it
...Okay.

There's two inns in town. One's bigger and nicer, and more likely to have food Goshen won't find disgusting, the other smaller and cheaper. Neither are likely to charge more than two denars for the night.

>>39107
2 denars? pft, go for the nice one.

We have to think about the defensibility of each. And the ease of escape if needed. We need to consider the tactical possibilities of both inns.

We know the locals are weak creatures and couldn't hold up to potential raiders or our old enemy arriving. Thus we should consider there is a possibility of them betraying us to the Talyxian if she presented them with enough denars

>>39107
Definitely go for the nice one after inspecting all the locks and giving the innkeeper another denar if he doesn't tell anyone they're there.

>>39107
Go ahead and go for the nicer one.

>>39107

Go to the nice one. Less thieves, comfort, better food and less likely to sell you out. Let's get comfortable for once.

Nice one, hands down. Goshen needs something decent to eat.

Test Pattern 2009/09/06(Sun)19:57 No. 39140 ID: 7eda8b
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The sergals enter the nice inn.

"Hrmph, not bad," says Goshen. It's a sight better than what he's gotten used to. He can't wait to actually have a bed to sleep in.

"...Thank you," says a hostess. "Welcome to the Sunset River Inn."

"How much for a meat, uh... meal fit for me and this dusty?" asks Goshen. "Plus ale, plus a room with two beds."

"That'd depend on how much ale," she says. "A denar and a half, if you go light on the beverage."

After a moment, she adds "...Sir."

>>39140

Make it two denars. Enjoy your life before Shadran comes to put your skull on display over the bar like a moose head.

Yeah. Definitely.

And tell her if any talyxians come by you're not there.

Test Pattern 2009/09/06(Sun)20:36 No. 39146 ID: 7eda8b
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>>39141
>Make it two denars. Enjoy your life before Shadran comes to put your skull on display over the bar like a moose head.
Okay.

Increasing the budget makes the evening markedly more delicious.

Morale improves.

>>39140
>that picture

And yeah, give her a denar and a half, then drink as much ale as you want. If she complains, you can give her another half-denar later.

>>39146
Teach Aphek how to drink like a man.

>>39146
Make sure to eat the nose, it's the best part.

>>39150
>Teach Aphek how to drink from a man.
Fix'd

>>39146

Sleep in bed, make Aphek sleep against window and block door with a chair. Don't worry, death will probably come from an arrow in wilderness than in civilization. It's easier that way.

Share the ear with Aphek, I bet they're good and crunchy like a pig ear.

Suggestion 2009/09/06(Sun)20:56 No. 39159 ID: b94893
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>>39152
DON'T MAKE ME COME UP THERE

>>39146
You know, I never noticed how much cutebolds looked like guinea pigs until I saw one served up like a guinea pig.

>>39160
....huh, you're right, just no fur and longer ears, really.

>>39160
You are... regularly served guinea pigs?

Test Pattern 2009/09/06(Sun)21:22 No. 39172 ID: 7eda8b
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>>39150
>Teach Aphek how to drink like a man.
Goshen isn't sure how this will help, but gives it a shot. Aphek gives it a few shots, but mostly sticks with ale.

>>39172
Challenge Aphek to a humorous, friendly game of wits. We have to teach him to keep his mind sharp at all times.

Start by teaching him the oldest one in the book. "You fight like a dairy farmer!"

This won't end well...

>>39176
Are you joking? This is going to be awesome.

Suggestion 2009/09/06(Sun)21:43 No. 39183 ID: b94893
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Fixed

Test Pattern 2009/09/06(Sun)21:53 No. 39185 ID: 7eda8b
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>>39178
>Are you joking? This is going to be awesome.
Totally! Two sergals loaded with food and drink aZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

>>39172
Don't drink too much, now.
CONSTANT VIGILAN- I mean you don't want to be caught with your pants down if or when Shadran sets the inn on fire with you in it, or just sneaks into your room with a knife.
Maybe have Aphek sleep on the floor in front of the door?

>>39186
Too slow.
Also, lollan at Goshen hanging off the ends.

>>39185
D'awww. Like little angels.

Dream sweet dreams, young sergals. You've earned a good night's rest.

>>39186
Looks like that ship has sailed

>>39185
OHCRAPISTHATSHADRAN!?

Good, you're awake, and you realized how stupid it is to both sleep when Shadran could either sneak in or bribe the innkeeper. I don't care if your head hurts and you want to keep sleeping, not dying is more important.

you know, there is such a thing as too paranoid

>>39238
Not if they really are out to get you...

>>39242
They can rest easy tonight of all nights.

>>39242
Even then, if we never get a nights sleep because we're worried about Shadran, then she'll have a much easier time killing us later.

Test Pattern 2009/09/12(Sat)00:44 No. 42855 ID: 7eda8b
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Goshen dreams.

Test Pattern 2009/09/12(Sat)00:46 No. 42856 ID: 7eda8b
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Something from long ago.

God damned Talyxian whores.

Test Pattern 2009/09/12(Sat)01:04 No. 42865 ID: 7eda8b
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>God damned Talyxian whores.
I know, right?!

Nevertheless, Goshen thinks his side won that one. Probably.

...?

Goshen hates it when he wakes from a vivid dream, and a few moments later can scarcely remember it.

Still. It's nice to wake up at least somewhat rested. Somewhat. The bed's too small, but compared to sleeping on the ground in daylight, it's magnificent. Goshen and Aphek fell asleep at dusk, and have woken up past morning, a testament to what a taxing journey this has been. Goshen could use a bath. He's really starting to smell. He remembers what the shopkeeper said about a large bathhouse to the east, on the way to Fort Ji.

Furniture is pressed up against the window and door, the only ways in, to make noise in case an assassin snuck in at night. Both are unmoved.

>>42865
Check up on Aphek. He still sleeping?

Also get your gear on. A bath would be a good change of pace for you, stinky sergal.

>>42865
Check on Goshen.

Make sure he didn't mistake his pillow for a watermelon while he was dreaming.

Test Pattern 2009/09/12(Sat)01:33 No. 42878 ID: 7eda8b
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>>42867
>Check up on Aphek. He still sleeping?
"Hey, Aphek. You asleep?"

Aphek rolls over.

"Urrgh..." says the southerner, clearly unaccustomed to drinking like he did the night before. "Whuh? Oh. Oh hells. What happened last night?" he asks.

"Well," says Goshen. "We were exhausted before we got here, and we're in separate beds on opposite ends of the room, and we're both still wearing our clothes, so... obviously we had sex."

>>42868
>Check on Goshen.
Goshen checks on himself, and counts eight fingers and eight toes.

>>42878


>"Well," says Goshen. "We were exhausted before we got here, and we're in separate beds on opposite ends of the room, and we're both still wearing our clothes, so... obviously we had sex."
Ahahahah.

>>42878

Check window to see if any lynch mobs have formed. If not get dressed and get one last meal before you have to hit the road again.

Yeah, that's the question.
Going towards Fort Ji at once or having some days of R&R in this town? Maybe also some much needed fighting lessons for Aphek.
Is it possible to send a message to Fort Ji? Dunno if there's some kind of Pony Express around.

Go take a bath you smelly smelly sergals.

Take a bath. Together~

Test Pattern 2009/09/12(Sat)14:05 No. 43169 ID: 7eda8b
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"Alright. There's apparently some traveler's inn to the east, on the road to Ji," says Goshen.

"I was there," says Aphek. "Saia Bathhouse, or something like that."

"Right. So we're going there. Because I could really go for that."

"Yeah, you could," Aphek says. "I wasn't going to say anything..."

"That's... that's great, Aphek. You little bastard."

Goshen ponders if they should do anything in town before leaving.

"We should eat," Aphek adds helpfully. "I smell eggs cooking."

"Anything ELSE, though."

"You can eat eggs, right?"

"Yeah."

>>43169
Eat. You never know, this could be the last time you get non-ration or foraged food. Take advantage of amenities while they are present.

>>43169
Yeah, there's not much to do except breakfast and a bath. Especial the bath is much needed.
We'll have to plan what to do next though.

>>43169
Eggs it is! Eggs, precious!

Oh yeah, I forgot.
To sword or not to sword. That's something we'll have to decide before leaving the town.
I don't really have good arguments for buying it. but I like it and we really don't need that much money anyways.

>>43221

Horrible sword, useless. No we don't need it. Save money for missing armor bits or buy a proper short sword for backup.

>>43226
>buy a proper short sword for backup
I second this plan.

Our spear is already an effective weapon when we've got a lot of wide, open space. A short sword or long dagger for close-quarters combat would make a fine backup weapon.

Hey, Aphek can you fire a crossbow? Takes only a few days to get competent with it and you would be infinitely more useful. You would need years of training to get proficient with a sword against people who already live by it.It's ok backup but we need you to stay out of the way.

>>43233
I'm pretty sure Sergal Soldiers and Raider are trained to be good with knives...

guys, do we have a wood axe?

could that sword also act as a wood axe without significantly dulling? (Executioner swords are for choppin', after all...)

If we don't have an axe, we might be able to get that instead.

>>43233
We have four ranges to worry about.
First is Close Melee-Bitan/rippan/tearan/daggers. We've got that down.
Next is Medium melee- Swords/axes/one-handers/etc. Nothing for this other than crossbar.
Then Far melee- Reachish weapons. Also have this down.
Then Ranged, which we have nothing for.
Get Aphek a sling and have him practice, maybe pick up a sword or something.

Guisarme can handle medium to long depending how you use it. Aphek has a sword. We don't have anything for close, we don't have a knife. Slings need horrible amounts of practise. Crossbow would make Aphek useful for once. No, we are not buying a pricey ugly novelty sword.

>>43286
As we saw bit attacks for Sergals tend to NOT be as effective as we'd think.

Test Pattern 2009/09/12(Sat)17:48 No. 43339 ID: 7eda8b
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>sword, armor, etc
There's a blacksmithy in town. They'll probably have a wood axe, may possibly have a sword worth buying, and definitely won't have a codpiece in Goshen's size.

Presently, Goshen is hungry. He opens the door and h- Woah!

>>43339
Okay... um. Who keeps a weapon drawn in the middle of the hallway?

... besides us of course.

Ask him what he's up to.

>>43339
Cough.

Gently nudge him with the tip of your spear. Ask him wtf is up. Step on his sword first just in case.

Theta][Sigma 2009/09/12(Sat)18:03 No. 43359 ID: f21281
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>>43339
Kneel down next to him, poke him in the head with the butt of your spear.

"...yo, wassup?"

>>43339
Is that supposed to be some kinda guard?
Pathetic.
Make sure he can't use his sword and give him your friendliest smile.

Test Pattern 2009/09/12(Sat)18:31 No. 43384 ID: 7eda8b
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Goshen bumps the agudner with the flat of his spear.

"Yo," says Goshen. "What's all this?"

"Oh Hell!" says the agudner.

"In an instant," warns Goshen. "If I don't like your words."

"I... you're a sergal warrior," he says. "I had to make sure you didnt' sneak out at night to do things!"

"So I go downstairs in the night to take a piss and you stab me?"

"No! Not like that! We abide by the peace of Keilah. I just had to be certain you did as well!"

Goshen isn't sure what he means. He remembers Keilah, however. Captain Keilah, the officer of Fort Ji the last time he crossed the desert. But that was years ago. No way she's still in charge of the garrison.

>>43384

They're just scared. Killing this one isn't gonna do any good.

>>43384
How rude... nothing to kill over though.

>>43384
inform him that if they DID intend to keep any kind of peace, raiders could have their way with them as much as they want, with soldiers like him.




Also, on a completely different note, mention you sell training services, and could... say... train up a militia for pay.

((Think of it, cushy place to rest for a few months, chance to train yourself and the other one, and pay!))

>>43384
"And what kind of things would that be?"
But yeah, he didn't intrude in your room and appears overall pretty harmless. No need to harm him.
Inquire about Captain Keilah and this peace he mentioned. We really need to know what's going on in this area.

Test Pattern 2009/09/12(Sat)18:50 No. 43398 ID: 7eda8b
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>>43390
>Inquire about Captain Keilah and this peace he mentioned. We really need to know what's going on in this area.

"Captain Keilah? What's this got to do with her?" asks Goshen.

"She helps protect villages in this area. She says sergals that don't abide by this must answer to her. We owe her a lot. It doesn't undo what your people have done, but we owe her a lot."

>>43398
That's good. No need to torture the poor lamby thing any more, cheeky though he is.

Well, maybe just a little scare~

>>43398
Shoulder your spear and comment that the kid could stand to be a bit more diligent in his guard duties, if such a thing is really a concern. But you won't tell anyone.

>>43398
Ask him what his profession is

Test Pattern 2009/09/12(Sat)19:17 No. 43424 ID: 7eda8b
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>Shoulder your spear

Goshen withdraws his weapon.

"If you plan on standing guard, make sure you can actually do the job," Goshen suggests. "Maybe take shifts with someone."

>Ask him what his profession is
The agudner gives a humbled look.

"Would you believe... adventurer?"

"No," says Goshen.

"No," Aphek adds

"Farm hand turned adventurer?" the agudner tries.

"The first part of that sounds believable"

"Whats your name?"

If he replies, go ahead and introduce yourselves. No reason to not be civil.

>>43424
D'aww, he's, like, a level 1 fighter. It's kinda cute, really.

Give him a reassuring pat on the back and wish him luck.

Test Pattern 2009/09/12(Sat)20:11 No. 43525 ID: 7eda8b
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"First part's believable enough," Goshen replies.

The agudner shrugs, then stands up, holding his sword, but then sheathing it.

"I guess if you were going to kill me, you'd have done it," he says, and smiles sheepishly.

"So what's your name?" asks Goshen.

"Lonace," the Agudner replies. "I'm Halana's brother. She's the barkeep here."

"I'm Goshen. This is Aphek."

"Good meeting you, sirs," he says. "Guess we should get some food. I don't like eggs, but we have to get rid of them somehow. You planning on being in town long?"

"we've got important Sergal business to attend to."

Totally get some breakfast, though.

>>43525
god that guy is ugly

whatever you do, don't take him with you.

>>43525
How long -are- we in town yet? I believe our plan was to food up and then head off towards Fort Ji?

"Not for too much longer. We're heading eastwards to Fort Ji from here. Why?"

Test Pattern 2009/09/12(Sat)21:18 No. 43625 ID: 7eda8b
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"Important Sergal business," Goshen says without detail.

Telling someone about the raiders might be a good idea... but maybe not drawing attention is the best plan. Who knows who else might be listening?

>It's kinda cute, really.
>god that guy is ugly
Uh...?

Goshen gets some food. Breakfast for he and Aphek will probably come to four Aes, an Aes being one tenth of a Denar. Goshen usually doesn't have to worry about such things. His prowess could earn him a florin a day as a mercenary.

He's never been a fan of eggs. This meal in particular seems odd.

"Hey, what kind are these?" he asks.

"We're actually not certain, sir," Halana admits. "They're safe to eat, though. A merchant thought them to be human eggs, but humans don't come from eggs."

"They don't?" Goshen asks. "I thought they were like lizardmen."

"They don't," Halana repeats. "In any case, these are unfertilized."

Whatever they are, they sate Goshen's considerable appetite.

Should they bother with the blacksmith or other merchants, or start traveling? It's already mid morning.

Lets hit the fuckin' road unless we need some neccessities. Does Aphek have any kind of weapon?

Humans =/= Eggs?!

MIND = BLOWN

Goshen, son (or whatever relation the voices in your head are.), I think it's time I told you of the birds and the bees. You see when a boy human and a girl human like each other, they "bonk", which unconventionally for them, makes babies.

How is your father by the way, speaking of relations?

>>43625
Swing by the blacksmith for a close quarters swordbreaker with a sharpened tip (pretty popular mercenary tool during this tech level, if I recall), and the chance to find at least some sort of armor for Aphek.

This town probably won't have what you want, but since you are here, might as well check.

>>43632
Well do you think Sergal scouts would be interested in human mating patterns?

Its number 503 on the list of things to get info on.

Test Pattern 2009/09/12(Sat)21:52 No. 43666 ID: 7eda8b
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>This town probably won't have what you want
Goshen supposes not...
>Lets hit the fuckin' road unless we need some neccessities.
This place is dead anyway.

>How is your father by the way, speaking of relations?
He's dead. Mother led the family even before his demise, however. Goshen hasn't talked to her in quite some time. Not since he changed his last name from Atrales to Atral.

>Does Aphek have any kind of weapon?
Shadran's longsword. A truly exceptional and superbly balanced weapon.

Speaking of that.

"Where'd you get the scabbard?" asks Goshen.

"Bought it while you were still eating," says Aphek. "Got it from a different trading post for a denar. Fits pretty well."

>>43666
Looks like he's getting used to the idea of being your sidekick. Er, servant. Journeyman? Squire.

Not much to do on the way. Perhaps find out a little more about Aphek, now that day-to-day survival isn't our most pressing concern.

We're heading to the bathhouse, right?

Test Pattern 2009/09/12(Sat)22:29 No. 43729 ID: 7eda8b
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>We're heading to the bathhouse, right?
Yeah. Goshen is under no obligation to stop. It's not like smelling bad is the most important thing on his mind, though at this point it's probably making him easier to track.

>Perhaps find out a little more about Aphek
"Didn't buy any new clothes while you were there," Goshen observes.

"I looked around, but nothing really came to me," Aphek admits. "I bought some underwear, but it chafed. I don't know how you can stand it."

"Agudner have shorter fur than sergals," says Goshen. "You have to pick a bigger size, but tighten around the waist."

Aphek shrugs. "How about you? I see you're still going shirtless."

"I'm not shirtless," Goshen says. "My shirt is made of METAL."

Aphek has a point though, we do need to remember to get new clothes next time.

Ask him about his family.

>>43729
Rip his loin-cloth off to show him the importance of underwear.

>>43765
That's idiotic. Underwear is for lesser races.

Like Kobolds.

>>43765
>>43767
shut up both of you, a loincloth can very easily become a type of underwear by wearing ANYTHING over it.

he's basically already wearing the tribal equivalent of tidy whities, why do you want even more under layers? what we should really do is get him some pants or something.

>>43863
>pants
Pants? On MY sergals? Ain't Goshen enough for you? :V

Bollocks, I say. Aphek, you need a badass combat kilt, like a real sergal.

Or somewhat more seriously, perhaps some kind of tunic. It really depends on what the climate is like in the next few areas we'll be visiting.

>>43729

The hell are you doing?! WATCH THE ROAD AHEAD OF YOU! DANGER LURKS ABOUT, AND YOU ARE LIKELY TO BE EATEN BY A GRUE.

Go take a bath. Who know's when you might get another chance.

Test Pattern 2009/09/15(Tue)23:16 No. 45299 ID: 7eda8b
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>>44450
The sergals travel for most of the day, the road meeting a few others, looking more traveled as it does.

>>44435
>YOU ARE LIKELY TO BE EATEN BY A GRUE.
Struck by paranoia, Goshen steers very clear of any passerbys, mostly agudner, plus the occasional southern sergal. He takes Aphek well off the road to avoid being spotted or approached.

None look particularly suspicious, but you can't be too careful. It isn't hard to talk Aphek into this. He seems to trust Goshen in such matters, and is eager to avoid a fight.

Test Pattern 2009/09/15(Tue)23:17 No. 45300 ID: 7eda8b
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This must be the place.

>>45300
enjoi ur baths?

>>45300
uh, how much money is left? I hope this wont be too expensive but head on in.

Test Pattern 2009/09/15(Tue)23:27 No. 45308 ID: 7eda8b
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They approach the left door, which looks more... entrance-ee.

Aphek knocks on the door.

"Hello? Are you open?" he asks.

"Hello, Sergals," says a high, polite voice from inside. "We don't want any trouble."

Remembering the plan from the previous town, Goshen quickly hides his helmet in his pack.

>>45308
"we're not here for trouble, we're here for a bath."

"Nor do we. Just a bath."

>>45308
"We're not looking to start any."

Head on in, if they'll let you.

And yea, how much money's in our coffers? Not sure if this place is free, but it'd be good to know either way.

Test Pattern 2009/09/15(Tue)23:40 No. 45322 ID: 7eda8b
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>>45312
"Uhh... We're not looking for trouble either," Aphek says.

"We're just tired," Goshen adds.

"Can't say we get many northerns," replies the voice. "Well, if I have your word you won't start trouble."

"Say, is this place free?" asks Goshen.

"Ha ha," chirps the voice. "A sense of humor. If we did not charge we would be far more penniless in both appearance in nature, would we not? Prices range from four denars to three florins per night, depending on how memorable an experience you desire. Also, no weapons or armor inside. We'll give it back when you're done. What say you, honored northern?"

The sergals have a florin, forty four denars, and six aes. (54.6 denars worth)

>>45322
haha, 3 florins. maybe if goshen was with a female northern.
take the 4 denar option. we're here cos we stink, not cos we want hot kinky sandback sex.


on second thought, take the 4 florin route.

>>45322
Any value from one to the other?
14 Denars, 6 Aes. That makes our currency total a nice round number, and gives us a pretty good stay. <3

>>45322
Cheapest available, please. We're not here for luxury.

Well, maybe for a little luxury.

Go the cheap route. The things they charge more for are likely to be more annoying than pleasant anyway.

Test Pattern 2009/09/16(Wed)00:09 No. 45342 ID: 7eda8b
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>kinky sandback sex.

Goshen has bad news for you.

"Welcome to the Saia Inn, sirs," the nevrean cheeps. "We hope you enjoy your stay. Perhaps a middle of the road option, a florin for a long, salted bath, basic massage, good food, and a stay in a sauna?"

>>bathhouse

>>how memorable an experience you desire

"Do you have some fine ladies?"

>>45342
... that sounds pretty good, actually. Go with that.

>>45342
I...

...Do it.

>>45342
20 denars for some open pores? I dunno... let's see the cheap one first.

Aphek can have the cheap wash. Goshen on the other hand deserves the best this place can provide.

>>45347

>:C Ultra wash both.

>>45342
We should probably replace going to the sauna with a good brushing, at least for Goshen.
I really don't see how Sergals could enjoy saunas.

>>45386
Ooh, yeah. Ask how much a good brushing costs~

Sergals be shedding like CRAZY man.

>>kinky sandback sex.
>Goshen has bad news for you.
We'll just have to make due with Aphek >:D

AM I THE ONLY VOICE OF PARANOIA HERE?! SHADRAN IS STILL OUT THERE, AND WE'VE DROPPED OUR GUARD ALREADY.

Here's what we need to do. In the immortal words of Bill Nye, "Consider the Following...":

First and foremost, do not drop your guard. This place may take your weapons, but that doesn't mean someone can be sneaky and find an alternate route to place a dagger in our skull. Scan the place - Look for exits, other doors, see if you see articles of clothing. Maybe Shadran is already here and you can take her by surprise.

Secondly, >>45386 is right. See if you can substitute the sauna for something that isn't going to make you a soggy mess (Unless it's right after the bath, of course.) The massage is an alright option, but don't forget to keep an eye on things.

Secondly, make sure you watch where they put your weapons. You made need to be out of here in a hurry, and bumbling about for where they hid your armor isn't the best thing in the world, especially if you have a Talyxian on your heels.

Thirdly, remember what you did at the other place - Barricade the doors and windows when you go to sleep. No need for sneakin' catthings to jump us in the night.

Just a few suggestions. Also, FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF WHY DO YOU DO THIS AT 4 IN THE MORNING!?

>>45403

That should be Thirdly and Fourthly. I fail at Sequences.

>>45403
>Why do you do this at four in the morning?
Because Testpattern loves you. :3c

Your paranoia is delicious. If I were your DM, I'd be giggling with glee. <3

>>45418

I oughta kill you.

Further more, I forgot to add. Perhaps we should keep an eye out for any potential allies. I've heard that there are Agudner that are just as big as Goshen, but I think they might be further east. I could be wrong though.

And watch out for the birds. They've got technologies you don't even know about on their side.

>>45342

If the 1 florin is for both of them take it- otherwise go for some lesser option. Right now that Florin isn't doing them any good just sitting there, and the salted bath/massauge/sauna will do them a lot of good, and even probably improve any potential combat performance.

Inquire about purchasing salt if Goshen doesn't already have some- it's useful for a lot, and it would be better to have some on hand if the need comes up.

Also, increase moments of awkward presexual tension in the bathhouse. It must be done.


Anyways, it occurs to me that Shadran is less likely to attack them in the bathhouse then on the road. I mean, she's /clearly/ following them- Talyxians are tricky, but I it's less likely that she'd risk getting the local militia after her.

Something else that Goshen needs to consider is that with the return to civilization, rules against open weaponry are going to probably get stricter and stricter. If at all possible he needs to think about either getting a sheath for his spear, or a non 'weapon' alternative, like a staff. Something he could still use as a weapon if it came down to it, but isn't as likely to attract hostile attention.

Go with what bird lady recommended.

We know Goshen CAN kill with his claws. So he's not truly unarmed

>>45919

Except he can't and was almost killed when he tried.

>>45947
Worked pretty damn good against the humans...

>>45947
It worked pretty damn well against the Humans. Also If anything the Birds will give a bit of a warning when they are slaughtered by the freak

>>45949

That's because Goshen was armed (with spear-corpse).

>>45299

You know, I was sitting here and I was going back through the thread and I was thinking "What the hell? Are those three sergals in the bushes there? Why are they hiding?"

And then my paranoia hit. Get the fuck into the bath house and keep your head on a swivel. Dustyback might have some friends in a few minutes.

>>46280
Actually, that's Goshen and Aphek hiding as two agudner pass by on the road. They were being paranoid in response to you guys' earlier paranoia, which is now fostering yet more paranoia.

And so, /quest/ was frightened by its own shadow, indicating six more weeks of winter.

>>46288

Oh. My bad. Moar please.

Test Pattern 2009/09/17(Thu)23:27 No. 46336 ID: 7eda8b
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>>45346
"Twenty denars is a lot," Goshen says.

"I meant a florin for the both of you. A party of two doesn't cost twice as much as one... at least for most things," says the nevrean.

"Most things?" Aphek asks.

"Well, food and more... individual treatments have flat costs, but the rest is simply the price of business," the avian replies. "For you, oh, do leave your equipment and baggage at the front desk, gentlemen, we'll start with simple baths to get the travel grime off, then a long, salted soak, and then a warm rinse in the springs."

"I need a bath before I get a bath?" Goshen asks, nonplussed.

"Of course," replies the nevrean's musical voice. "You'll have to use one of our larger tubs, upstairs. I'll take you. Your southern friend will be in a normal one, down the hall to your right."

offer to share a tub to save money!

Share the tub to save money. It's crucial to our survival

>>46336

Sounds good. Let's go wash off before we wash off.

>>46336
Goshen, complement the nevrean on their looks. Then accept the proposal. <3

Test Pattern 2009/09/18(Fri)00:19 No. 46373 ID: 7eda8b
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>>46342
"Sure," says Goshen. "Let's go... wash off so we can wash off."

"Well, this one's for dirt and sand," says the nevrean. "We wouldn't want you in dirty water for an extended soak."

"Sure."

Goshen pays with the silver florin. They turn in their equipment, and are led opposite ways.

Select a character.

>>46373

Goshen.

>>46373
Aphek. <3

Aphek!

Aphek

>>46373
Aphek!!

I'd say Goshen as well.

goshen, I'm gunna laugh at how he reacts... aphek will be all gay about it...

Aphek

Goshen

Goshen.

GOSHEN.

GOSHEN!

Goshen 'cause he's a bro.

Goshen. I don't give a shit about the self propelled emergency ration.

>>46373

Does anyone else see Aphek and the bird-lady staring at each other? Choosing Aphek will obviously lead to a hilariously embarrassing 'moment'.

Clearly, we need to select Aphek.

Aphek, because "aphek will be all gay about it..."

>>46373

The only reason I say Goshen is because I whole heartedly expect an ambush.

Or something going wrong that ends in the two of them getting kicked out. Aphek seems to be alright, so long as he keeps his hands to himself.

Aphek looks like he's up to no good. I say Aphek.

>>46426

Don't worry. I'm sure Shadran will love to give Goshen a sponge bath. I think it's her part-time job.

Goshen.

>>46426

Look's like it's going to be Goshen by a 10 to 7 thus far.

Goshen
Both characters have potential in this situation, but I want so see how the huge Raider reacts to the bathhouse.
And vice versa of course.

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Goshen is led upstairs, where a large-sized bathtub is being filled with steamy, hot water by a nevrean female.

Goshen supposes it must be more trouble to pump water up higher. They must not need to use the larger tubs often.

>>46579
Well, Goshen, wash your stink off.

Might be nice.

Too bad this attendant is less cute than the other. At least at this distance.

>>46580
Aw, you mean the other attendant won't be attending us? But they were cute. So colourful and chipper~

Well, may as well bathe before you bathe. You soon-to-be-less-stinky-sergal you.

Ask her what her name is, where she's from, etc. Make small talk, appear to be nice. They're probably afraid.

>>46579
Undress and jump right in.
You're not hydrophobic or anything, right?

>>46585
Don't smile, and WHATEVER YOU DO THEY DON'T NEED TO KNOW YOUR LAST AND MIDDLE NAMES
JUST GOSHEN

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>Well, Goshen, wash your stink off.
Goshen decides not to wait for the tub to fill up all the way, and clambers in. The water's already soapy. For now, he's happy to just soak.

>Aw, you mean the other attendant won't be attending us? But they were cute. So colourful and chipper~
It's hardly this one's fault she's less colorful. Nevrean females all have dull plumage, like most birds.

>Don't smile
Okay.

>Ask her what her name is, where she's from, etc.
"Got a name?" Goshen asks.

"I-Isso," says the nevrean, meekly. "Is everything to your liking?"

"I'm Goshen," says the sergal. "S'fine. Nice place. Nice water. Damn, I've needed this."

Bathe

>>46595
"Have you ever seen a northerner before? It doesn't seem like you get us much around these parts."

See if she will brush your murrfect fur for you and get the tangles out.

>>46595
Order something to eat.
Like a large femur with some meat on it.
It's nice to gnaw on it while soaking.

Ask her if she's had any other strange customers come through this way.