You totally just fucked Sticks. Realize this.
You also kissed her.

>>89299
How ya feelin'?

You don't need to thank us, Ridder.

>>89299
So... how was it?

Did the rings cause a feedback effect?

>>89299
It's alright.
It's okay.
It was the wine you know.
Someone drugged your wine. But WHY?

Get up, the only good reason someone would spike your wine with aphrodisiacs is to distract you from something important going on.

>>89299
Well it looks like you had quite an experience last night, Ridder. Try not to freak out about it too much. Sticks would be very hurt if she suffered negative consequences because of this.

That's why she was so interested in the gay bar. She's associated sex with being banished from the Burrows.

Just have a talk with her when you've calmed down a bit.

>>89309
Indeed, this must be discussed rationally... you both have been showing some feelings for eachother, that strange brew just catalyzed it.

Ridder? Talk to us, lil' Boss. You look...shocked, worried, and a little ill.

Ridder 2009/12/09(Wed)17:45 No. 89313 ID: fb5d8e
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Y-yes, the wine must have been drugged. But why? And by whom?
No- Yes- More important is that I deal with Sticks first. I have to take responsibility for my actions.

"Hmmnn.. G'morning.."

>>89313
Ask how she feels, don't just break into an apology until finding out how she feels about all of this.

Don't be hard on yourself, the wine impaired your judgment. Just start by asking her how she's feeling.

>>89313
Ask her if she's okay with what happened last night.

>>89313
If it comes down to it, you can always say, "What happens in Goblin town, STAYS in Goblin town."

Just so we're not working off false assumptions, you and Sticks did have sexual intercourse during the night, after a single glass off wine?

Dude. Watch out for the morning wood.

How was it, chief?

You could still apologize for not being a proper gentlemen. Make a joke about not bringing flowers. I understand it's a very serious situation for you, but shit happens, try and makes smiles of it.

Sometimes... sometimes evil just happens. The drink influenced it but you're stronger than that. You're a tough man and not a lightweight.

SHE IS PROBABLY PREGNANT

Didn't you find it suspicious that goblins had wine? Goblins are not the sort I would expect to offer wine.

Ridder 2009/12/09(Wed)17:56 No. 89327 ID: fb5d8e
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F-forget about how good it was. This is a very serious situation. I shall ask her how she feels.. But, no-! I can not simply leave it at that. We have shared the holiest of bonds. I need to take my responsibilities as a man.

"How are you feeling?"
"A lil' sore.. for obvious reasons~"

>>89325
Hmmm... Maybe it wasn't the goblins that offered the wine. Maybe.

Calm down Ridder. She's as much of an adult as you are. She knows as well as you what the next steps are. Don't go overboard.

>>89323
>not a lightweight.
>One Glass.

Yeah, the lil' Boss...is a lightweight. Anyway, are you're ok, Boss?

>>89327
she seems fairly better than it could have been. Much better I'll say, respond in kind.

I am sure she would like to know how you are feeling.

>>89325

Are we even sure it's FROM the goblins? This seems kind of unlike them. Maybe it was from someone else, and made to make us think it was from them.

Although why they would want you and Sticks to sleep together is beyond me.

>>89327

Dude, relax.

It's not her first time. She's kinda been through this before.

...Did we mention that yet? I'm sure we should have mentioned that during the whoooooooOOOOOH MY GOD THE RINGS ARE PARTLY RESPONSIBLE AREN'T THEY!?

>>89332
I meant he should have been tough enough to handle a single fucking glass. What kind of man is that much of a lightweight? Lil' Boss? Well he shouldn't.

You seriously don't drink much do you? Well, now do you understand the practical uses of regular drinking when you're a warrior? You build up immunity and luckily not an addiction if you're strong enough.

>>89327
>F-forget about how good it was.
>how good it was.
>good it was.
>it was good.

Oh ho! So you're saying it was worth it?

>I need to take my responsibilities as a man.

Yup, time to propose, boss. You know the rules.

I'm quite sure she's gonna be less concerned than you are. Better discover where that wine came from. Somehow i doubt it was the goblins.

Drama can wait, you need to get some food. And water, you're probably pretty dehydrated by now.

SHE ALREADY HAS A RING YOU GAVE HER.

Ridder, you must realize that despite the impaired judgement at the time, Sticks obviously does not have regrets about the incident. Neither should you. Sure this went way faster than you would have wanted and you jumped ahead but there's still time to make up for all that inbetween.

My point is you have to consider her feelings, but also your own. You can't be all weird and uncomfortable around her, so since she doesn't view last night as something shameful, why should you?

Erm, what are responsibilities as a man? Do you have to marry Sticks now?

And, seriously, you ok, Ridder? You kinda look like shit, pardon me saying so. How do you feel - not, you know, how good you feel, but how emotionally and physically you feel. If you don't feel up to snuff, you should maybe go back to base and just meditate...Or go out being a knight errant for a little while longer. Clear your head.

>>89327
Oh, Ridder. Your dedication to honor is admirable, but sex is really not as big a deal as you think it is. You don't have to marry her or anything.

Anyway, be honest. Do you want this kind of thing to happen more in the future with Sticks?

>>89344
>Why should you?
He's not Sticks, of course. If he wants to have romantic ideals, more power to him. It's a personal thing.

Avoiding such a situation in the future is a requirement. Which means we'll put you through aphrodisiac resisting training if this means that much to you. You have your rights, she has hers. She won't marry you, it's not serious to her.

Kiss her on the head. You know you want to.

PICK HER UP BY THE SCRUFF OF HER NECK
SCRATCH HER SOFT FURRY BELLY

Hey, lets decide what his responsibilities are, first. I mean, he may be planning to eat her for god sakes. Not that that's likely, but lets decide what Ridder's culture morays are, first.

>>89351
DOOO IIIIT

Suggestion 2009/12/09(Wed)18:11 No. 89355 ID: 18b9f0
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>>89353
>lets decide what Ridder's culture morays are
Do you mean mores?
This is a moray.

>>89355
> Eat her.

This is exactly what I mean. Exactly.

>>89355

>Morals

For god sake man, Ridder doesn't own any swampy ass Moores!

Yes, give her a tender kiss on the head.
How can you resist that face? :3

Dirtbag 2009/12/09(Wed)18:16 No. 89359 ID: e3f578
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>>89357
>Moores
>Moore
You rang?

Kiss her. Remember, she had feelings for you. It might not have been obviouS to you, but

>>89358
Comforting her would make some sense, and might calm you down some as well.

Whether or not it does anything, it's likely best to apologize profusely.

>>89362
That might give the impression he regrets it too much.

Ridder 2009/12/09(Wed)18:23 No. 89365 ID: fb5d8e
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No, I.. I feel terrible. A beautiful, special and magnificent event occurred yesterday, yet I had so little control over it. I could not make it as special as it should have been.
But I won't regret it: That would be dishonorable towards Sticks. This was important and I must treasure it.

..Proposal? I.. I see I don't have any choice.
Very well. I have to make this work.

"Sticks. Sticks.. W.. Will you marry me?"
"Eh--?"

Ridder 2009/12/09(Wed)18:23 No. 89366 ID: fb5d8e
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"R-ridder, what are you saying? It was just sex.. We-- Come on, we're still young. We don't have to tie ourselves down yet.. C-c'mon.."

>>89298
IS DAT SUM EUPHEMISM FOR DEFLOWERING U GOT DER?

Sticks can you hear us? Ridder is kind of a dork.

SQUEEEE OMG

She seems to be a bit freaked out at that, don't forget that getting married to her is only honorable because she's the one deciding, if she doesn't want it, it would be more chivalrous to back off.

>>89366
I don't really know what to say here. I really don't, at least you tried Ridder. I was afraid she would say this.

recognize you didn't do it of your own will. This was spontaneous, and due to drugs in your wine.
This doesn't hurt your mores. Sticks doesn't want strings attached, and you didn't consciously think of what you were doing.

Just focus on the task on hand. Sex issues can be dealt with later.

>>89370
Oh yeah, this... Definately this.

>>89366
>>89365
Oh Ridder.
What are you doing.
Just explain to her that this is kind of a big deal to you and you don't really know what to do.

>>89374
I think explaining your feelings would be appropriate.

Iago 2009/12/09(Wed)18:30 No. 89377 ID: 7139d7
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>>89357

>Moors

Hold, bold knight, for truth must be known simply
and spoken as such words resound with honor:
She tricks you. She hath lied in feline grace
and with self-same tact she wouldst control
thine blade with elixers most foul. Doubt her, Ridder.

>>89365
>>89366
Oop. Look at that, rejected. C'est La Vie.

Now shape up and get a hold of yourself. YOU value the sanctity of a monogamous relationship. That doesn't mean that everyone else will. Please don't blow it to a bigger issue than it is. You really need to find out where that loss of control came from. You were drugged. By Who?

>>89366
Oh you.

Stop that, apologize. You're being selfish. You didn't dishonor her by your actions. If anyone should be marrying her, it's the Duke.

Yo, Chica! if you can hear this, it's a nobility and knight thing. His code and shit. He takes it very, very seriously.

Decline, it's for the best. You're coworkers and good friends caught in a bad situation that made him uncomfortable and confused. He really doesn't know what to do.

Ridder, if I can't talk to her, perhaps I can talk sense to you. This isn't responsibility, you shouldn't make this situation more awkward than it already is. You run by completely different beliefs. There's no love here, yes it was a beautiful thing, but it was less beautiful because there was no real love.

You can't go marrying someone you don't really love, by your code I figure, marrying because of sex and not of love is a worse insult to marriage than you're reckless act last night. Sex is a romantic thing true, but it's also primal. It's ingrained in your instincts. It happens under weaker inhibitions because all that's left is them. You were animals last night, nothing more. Deal with it.

Hug her and kiss her on the head.

Ridder 2009/12/09(Wed)18:36 No. 89383 ID: fb5d8e
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"Yes, I'm.. I apologize. This is, uhm.. a big deal for me and I'm not quite sure what to do.."
"Heeeyy, it's okay, chief. Don't worry, alright?"

Yes. Well. Shall we get on with finding out who drugged the wine then?

Don't listen to these chumps, boss! Press the matter - after all, she may be carrying your child!

An obvious suspect would be "the Boss," but how could he have possibly known your location? Perhaps some of the Goblins here are sympathetic to him. Regardless, your whole operation in the Goblin village has been blown, and staying here, or keeping Sticks here, any longer is dangerous.

Also curious is why he chose to drug you with a relatively harmless aphrodisiac rather than, say, ambush you, or poison you. It could be taken to mean that he's overconfident, that he's so sure that he can defeat you that he thinks he can toy with you first. Or perhaps it's a bluff; he doesn't have the resources to come after you directly and is trying to scare you away. Or perhaps he lives by some bizarre "code of honor" and is just counting coup against you.

Time may be important, put on your clothes at the speed of sound and get outta there!

>>89383
Good idea, best to put this behind us as quick as possible.

>>89383
Yes, let's. One last question, though... how much do you like Sticks?

>>89384
That matter will come up when and if that matter comes up. For now we have the fact that someone manipulated their actions.

>>89383

Might wanna get dressed first.

>>89383
Might want to confiscate the wine, if there's any left.

Y'know. Before Sticks hides it away.

why aphrodesiacs instead of poison?
Maybe bluff
Maybe a mix-up
Or to make a point.

You probably oughta run oughta there... like now...

It might be a warning, like leaving a dagger on the pillow next to the head of someone sleeping, only taken a bit farther than regular sanity would allow.

The drugs were probably because of a well meaning goblin alchemist that noticed you had a date, and wanted to ease the way for you, if you know what I mean.

Ridder 2009/12/09(Wed)18:53 No. 89403 ID: fb5d8e
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A warning. Possibly. This may be his way of showing his control over the region.
If that is the case I best leave as soon as possible.

There is still a lot of wine left.
The drug was very potent.

>>89403
Check the note more carefully.

You should keep the rest of the wine, it could be a hidden ace to keep your enemies busy if a suitable situation arises.

>>89403

Why not have Sticks sneak it into the base she was spying on? It could be from them.

save that wine.

Such underhanded tactics are highly disshonorable, dispose of the remaining wine so that no one else might end up in any simillar situation.

Potent eh? We should drink this when we're alone and can't find anyone. Built up a strength against it like I said.

We will not allow such a sneaky thing to happen again. We will build our body up. When we get back, ask lesgip for small amounts of various poisons that won't kill you or do this, but enough to help make an immunity.

Tell her to make antidotes regularly, we're gonna be tough after this. Black Fang should come too. This will be strategic constitution building and he should be in on the strategy as well.

>>89403
No... don't get rid of it just yet.
You may be able to use it to identify where it really came from.

Ridder 2009/12/09(Wed)18:58 No. 89413 ID: fb5d8e
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The note was placed on the bottles. I didn't give it much attention.

Keep it. It might come in handy. Better yet, give it to sticks so she can use it as lolpoison. that gaurd won't be much help if he's busy banging the trap techie, eh?

>>89413
Why would the majority of the letter be in fancy script, then the bottom be in what looks like chickenscratch?

Hm. Something is going on here that is more than it seems...

>>89413
Can the goblins even write, especially so fluently?

Huh, Ridder study the drops and fingertips closer. I don't like them.

Also, we should investigate Troggle's signature... not to mention reading and writing abilities.

>>89414
that... is a real good idea...
This is essentailly the most potent thing a rogue can have as a distraction

long lasting distraction

and it can be broken into its components by an ample alchemist

i doubt troggles wrote the note. It seems he was just trying to take credit. Not the differences in handwriting.

>>89413
That really looks weird. You should ask him if he wrote that note. There's no reason for him to deny it, after all.

pour a glass of wine for yourself and sticks. With her consent.

Note the differences in handwriting, multiple people have come in contact with the note, and probably the wine.

Ridder 2009/12/09(Wed)19:09 No. 89430 ID: fb5d8e
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It doesn't matter if it really came from Troggles or not.. If the 'Boss' has enough power over the region then I should just leave.
I won't be able to depend on allies like this.

Leave a bottle of wine on the Boss's doorstep.

Laced with powerful aphrodisiacs, of course.

How disappointing. Sent home with our tails between our legs.

>>89430
So you're just going to allow yourself to be pushed around like a damn pansy?

>>89430
So easy to give up? Perhaps we should send a message back. Let him know he may break our vows he can cut our honor, but our resolve in unwavering.

leave a glass of the wine at boss's door with a note essentailly saying
"What was that about?"

Have Sticks live with the refugees, she's welcome there and it's still a good vantage point to the base. Tell her to return to the forest routinely for report.

No way the Boss can sabotage the refugee camp. They'll see him coming. You too I guess, but the bitch rebel is the only person with a problem with you.

Ridder 2009/12/09(Wed)19:15 No. 89441 ID: fb5d8e
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Yes, it'd be polite to return the unopened bottles..

>>89430
I see what the revolutionaries see then. That right there. Would your Lord think like that? Would he approve of such a line of thought?

>>89441
Ehhh. If one of them was tainted, the all are. It would be best to just dispose of it than let some hapless Goblin come across them and end up causing a giant tribal orgy of some sort.

>>89444
Don't burn this village down.

>>89430
...are you willing to do something... underhanded to try and determin who is at fault? Offer people you think might be behind it some of the wine. If they accept, do two things. First, no longer suspect them, since they probably have no idea what the bottle was tainted with. Second, RUN.

For example, if you want to see if Toggles did the tamplering, offer him a glass.

noooooo....
That aphrodesiac could've been proven useful

Underhanded and cowardly, is what poison is.
A polotician is what you are not.

Underhanded and cowardly, is what poison is.
A politician is what you are not.

>>89441
Okay Ridder I know what you're thinking but calm down and think this through you don't need to POUR BUTTER ON STICKS'S face we can get through this without POURING BUTTER ON STICKS'S FACE just think of how horrible it would be to have all that butter on her face don't do that Ridder that's a terrible thing.

Ridder 2009/12/09(Wed)19:28 No. 89457 ID: fb5d8e
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..Butter..? I'm sorry.. I.. I zoned out for a bit..
What..?

Dont get too down on yourself ridder. Sticks is a nice girl. 's not like you lost it to some old hag who doesnt secretly have a crush on you like sticks does.

>>89457

Don't think too hard about it. Let's just go.

>>89457
You're, still shaken up about this pretty hard arn't you. Talk to us, we exist to listen... among other things anyhow.

>>89457

Take the long way back.

You look like you need to get some air. We'll talk then.

>>89457
Do you have feelings for Sticks?

PALADIN FALLS

>>89467
Into a vat of butter? No, sticks falls into the butter.

>>89474
:stickofbutterjoke:

Suggestion 2009/12/09(Wed)23:11 No. 89532 ID: 310a5f
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>>89475
A BUTTER GOLEM DRAWS NEAR!
Command?

Stop thinking about butter! Think about syrup instead.

>>89532
EAT COMMUNISM!!!

>>89532

Nitro-Glycerin launcher.

Matches.

BURN IT.

Ridder 2009/12/10(Thu)07:55 No. 89589 ID: fb5d8e
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I just.. I thought it'd be more special.

..I don't think I was emotionally ready yet..

I-in any case, I shouldn't allow myself to endanger the campaign with my personal feelings.
Sticks is returning the bottles to the cave, to show the 'Boss' we got the message. What.. What else?

>>89589

Long ride home with long periods of awkward silence.

Also, deep contemplation.

...also, trying to ignore catbutt in your lap.

How about talking to the inhabitants of the village, find out if anyone saw anything suspicious.

>>89589
Question the villagers as to where precisely they got the wine from.

>>89589
Boy would you be disappointed when you realize all women basically want nothing but money and occasional dickings.

>>89589
You weren't ready it wasn't something that either of you really decided. The decision, was practically taken out of your hands.

Boss, Seriously. Get your brain clear. Go hunt some bandits, or go back and practice with Black Fang until you start feeling better. If you want some immediate activities, I'd say ask the village where Troggles is. (And if we don't know a Troggles, who he is.)
You might have the immediate form of PTSD, but I can't recall what that is. What's the closest village/city/town that would have a knight you can talk to, or what ever is the local equivalent of a psychiatrist.

I know this might sound cruel, Boss, but I kind of want you away right now, so we can talk to Sticks.

>>89618
This sounds like a good idea, take the long way home, spar with Blackfang and take care of some work back there.

We will try to find out more of Stick's feelings on this. She's a complicated girl Sir, most all women are, there is likely more to this than we currently see on the surface.

>>89589

Quit being a damn little bitch about this. You got drugged, it's not like you intentionally tried to do anything. How about you focus on more important things, like the dude you're spying on and stuff of that nature.

>>89589

Ok, boss. I know this is pretty terrible for you, you wanted to be with that special person the first time. Well, sometimes fortune won't let you have what you want, which as a soldier you surely know. Accept, adapt, adopt a new strategy.

Look on the bright side. Now there's no point savin' yourself, right? So you're free to develop your... um. Competence. With this sort of thing. It's something you need to build skill with, you know? Now, as a warrior you've got a good body, dexterity and stamina and suchlike, and so you've an advantage already, but to really please the ladies (and gents) you need some knowledge. Now, you have opportunity to get it.

And then, when you DO meet your special someone, you can be sure you won't let them down. You'll be able to deliver an experience that really matches the depth of your feelings for them. Saving yourself for someone is great, but now you can't give that any more, next best thing is to really give them a good time, right?

>>89650

This guy seems legit.

I'd take his advice if I were you, 'lil Boss.

>>89650
This seems like... an incredibly bad idea.

Ridder 2009/12/10(Thu)11:09 No. 89656 ID: fb5d8e
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Yes, yes, what has been done can't be undone. I suppose I can also see it as being freed of a fierce burden. Now I am free to follow my basic desires as I wish.
Perhaps I could even invite Sticks to bed again tonight.
After all.. true love only exists in fairy tales.

"Alright, chief, I put all the bottles on their doorstep. I also knocked and ran for good measure. What now, chief? ...Chief?"
"We return to the base, Sticks. The 'Boss' has too much power in this region."
"Alright.. Understood."

>>89656
H-hey, it's not like you're completely not a virgin anymore, Ridder! You haven't had another man inside of you, you can save that for your true love! Don't give up hope!

>>89656
>After all.. true love only exists in fairy tales.

I could not disagree more... we haven't seen the end of this tale by a long shot. This is merely another challenge to overcome.

Besides most original Fairy tales actually had pretty awful endings, everyone lost usually.

Ridder 2009/12/10(Thu)11:28 No. 89663 ID: fb5d8e
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We ride out onto the fields between this forest and mine. I did not speak to the goblin elder, as I fear the 'Boss' unseen ears.

I try my hardest to ignore how awkward it feels to have Sticks riding in front of me.
However, it turns out not to be too difficult. She spends her time asleep - or pretending to - and I continue to zone out to a blank state of mind.

>>89663

We've got a loooooooooot to talk about, buddy.

What do you think is more important? I think we need to speak about your love life at the moment, the 'Sticks situation', and how you're going to have to get over this stupor in order to focus.

Come on, lad. Get ahold of yourself.

>>89663
maybe you should cut your nuts off so this never happens again.

>>89663

Let's focus on a new goal, I feel. Like getting Black Fang and finding Orange Fang. Having a wizard on our side would be kickass.

>>89667
That seems rather, extreme.

Besides, he doesn't hate the act. Its the fact that he failed his ideals. It's like failing his lord all over again. That she just kind of flippantly blew it off, that nothing seems to matter to other people.

Nahkh!7BHo7QtR6I 2009/12/10(Thu)11:44 No. 89672 ID: 426169
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>>89656
All right Ridder, you need to pull yourself together. You are a good man. You have a strong desire to right the wrongs you see, to help people. The only problem is that you seem to have this grand illusion about yourself and the world in general. You have this ideal of what you should be, and what the world should be. An orderly world, with everyone in their place. Wise lords ruling fairly over happy peasants. You as the virtuous guardian of it all. It may be a nice dream, but it is a dream and always was.
The sooner you realise this the better. Only then can you see the world for what it is. The world is not black and white.
You've been taught about chivalry and knightly virtues all your life, but you haven't understood it. A knight is not someone who is never tempted. A knight is not someone who never strays. A knight is someone who perseveres, and strives to better himself against all adversity. It is easy to be a knight in a dream, much harder to be one in the real world. But it is also worth much, much more. Nothing easy has true worth.
Same goes for love. You've been hearing stories about love without understanding it. Real love is not like in books. It isn't all roses and sunsets. Often it is hard work and sacrifice. But it is always, always worth it. You need to stop dreaming and see what is in front of you. In a way it is fortunate that you lost your virginity like this. If you had not, when you did find someone you would consider your True Love you would've been disappointed when the reality wouldn't measure up to your expectations.
You have a choice before you. You can either give up now that you've hit your first real obstacle, or you can persevere through it and become a better person for it. The choice is yours. However, we both know which one you truly want. The question is whether you have the courage to face it.

Should you choose the latter, you must, I repeat, MUST talk to Sticks. Immediately. Whatever your feelings towards her are, you must tell her, and be honest. You must not fall into silence and let this fester. That will only cause further harm.

I hope you make the right choice. Be the knight you can be, Ridder.

>>89672

...DAMN.

>>89672
Hardcore.

Still should have finished with 'believe in yourself, who believes in yourself' or something to that effect.

>>89672

FUCK YEAH!

>>89672
Badass. Now all he needs is someone to punch him in the face and he'll be back to his senses immediately.

Suggestion 2009/12/10(Thu)12:16 No. 89686 ID: 34470e
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>>89685
Like this?

You're making this out to be a much bigger deal than it is. True love is about much more than sex. If you ever do find the right woman (or man), it'll still work out wonderfully.

Ridder 2009/12/10(Thu)12:49 No. 89689 ID: fb5d8e
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..What..? Oh, I was.. I zoned out again. Uh.. Wha--

"GHK!"

>>89689
You've been hit by Cupid's arrow! Look to see who your true love is!

>>89689
"Mental note to Grek: Back armor needs more work."

>>89689
...I don't think cupid uses live amunition.

>>89672
>>89689

A great speech, wasted...

Oh shi-

Uh. Uh. Uh. RUN THE FUCK BACK AND GET MEDICAL AID.

>>89689
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF

>>89689
Call out to Sticks as forcefully as you can muster before passing out.

>>89699
Sounds like a good idea, warn her, say something...

>>89689
The fate of all Adventurers in dwarf fortress.

>>89689
Huh. That's not a punch in the face at ALL!

"Sticks... I appear to have been shot."

"Message for you, sir!"

Actually if you have something important to say to her, you should probably say it now. Arrows come in quivers these days.

Ridder 2009/12/10(Thu)13:09 No. 89708 ID: fb5d8e
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Pessimists, I'm not dead yet! I'm a trained soldier, a machine of war. It's only one arrow.
Agh-
I pull on my mounts reigns to turn it around. But am I really to turn back to the goblin village after just having fled?

"Sticks-- I.. ugh.. I've been shot."
"..Eh? What? Right now?"

>>89708
Perhaps they are trying to stop us from Reaching our camp? We don't have any communication with then right now, do we?

>>89708
"YES RIGHT NOW, WHAT DID YOU THINK?!"

>>89708
Fuck that. Keep going forward, don't stop yet. Archers and crossbowmen will have a hell of a time hitting you, especially if you get to a distance where they have to arc their shots.

>>89708

DID YOU NOT PERCEIVE THE WORDS THAT ARE... FORMING IN YOUR HEAD.

RUN BITCH! RUN!

>>89708

Well technically a few moments ago if you want to be specific. Watch out, I may bleed on your head.

>>89708
keep heading towards camp
ask Sticks to see if she can spot anyone following us.

Ridder 2009/12/10(Thu)13:27 No. 89717 ID: fb5d8e
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I crack the reigns, spurring the mount into a dash. With a loud squak it runs through the tall grass at twice its normal spee-

[b]"GKH!"
"R-ridder!"

>>89717

"In hindsight... this gay looking armor... is totally... useless..."

They aren't normal arrows... they pierce with PURE EVIL.

>>89717
Get off the damn mount, you are too good a target above the grass.

>>89717
Do whatever it takes to not die.
Except for holding Sticks in front of you like a shield. Do not do that. Why were you even thinking of doing that, Ridder?

>>89717
Fall off your mount with Sticks! On purpose!

>>89717

Lower your profile, drop to the floor NOW!
They wont see you if you hide in the grass!

MOVE MAN, MOVE! DUCK AND RUN!

Shit.
SHIT!
Okay. No. Here's what you do.
Fall off the mount. Make it look like you passed out or died.
Take Sticks overboard with you. Tell her to hide and get ready to ambush whoever shot you when they come to check on you.

>>89717
Surrender and call out that you're willing to do anything sexually to the assaulter that they want.

Examine surroundings.

>>89717
Stay down, make yourself a smaller target.

Now is probably a bad time for me to think about whether or not the arrows are poisoned.

So, Ridder, you're fucked. Surrounded by at least two shooters with at least two crossbows, close enough for them to hit nearly dead on and still penetrate your armor.

If you go straight fast enough, you might be able to outrun them while they're loading. Of course, they might have multiple crossbows.

If you dive off your mount, I doubt you'll be in any shape to fight, or even get back up again.

Pray that Timotei saves you.

>>89731
Why use two arrows if it's poisoned?

Get off the mount and hope the enemy will negotiate, after he/they notice that you give up the flee. I don't think Sticks can ambush the enemy effectively. At least you can try to talk them to let her go alive. She carries your seed now.

Ridder 2009/12/10(Thu)14:06 No. 89735 ID: fb5d8e
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I grab Sticks and let us both fall off the mount. I attempt to stop my fall with one hand and prevent Sticks from getting hurt with my other, but worsen my injury doing so.
On the ground we are shielded by tall grass, like the marksmen is.

"S-sticks.. Y.. ugh.. You need to hide.. When the assailant comes.. ugh.. see if you.. c-can ambush him. But if it's too dangerous.. agh.. I want you to run.. ah.."
"R-ridder.. Un- Understood!"

Ridder 2009/12/10(Thu)14:07 No. 89736 ID: fb5d8e
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She disappears into tall grass.

Everyone goes quiet.

Play dead, but make sure your hand is on your spear. Keep your eyes only open a little bit to see movement but not open enough to see them as open.

>>89736

Stay with us, Ridder. Listen behind you, and watch your front.

Stay focused

Slow your breathing, Lil' Boss. We're not dead let. Grip your spear. Get ready to attack, we die on our feet, not on our knees, you hear me?

But, and I hate to say this, we need help. We could be posioned, or worse. If we see somone who, you know, isn't obviously trying to kill us, we get help from them. Don't trust them in the least, but we get help from them.

Ridder 2009/12/10(Thu)14:16 No. 89743 ID: fb5d8e
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I stay still. It's not hard..

"Oy, thanks fer standin' still, longneck.."

"Oy.."

"Aw, yer not aloive anymoar? Pity.. I'd 'ave 'alve a mind te skin ya aloive, ah would. Stinkin' lil' bastard."

>>89743
thats one of the fangs
STABBY STABBY STABBY

SAY YOU KNOW BLACK FANG!

SAY IT NOW. SAY IT SAY IT SAY IT OH GOD SAY IT.

WE KNOW BLACK FANG! WE KNOW BLACK FANG!

>>89743
Sticks, go! Aim for the neck!

>>89746

Addition: If he threatens you, attempt to stab him. If not? ...I'm not sure.

>>89743
Wait for Sticks to sneak attack, but if you feel the enemy is about to try finishing you off, attack.

Wait until he gets close, then whisper "I'm wearing my sister's panties."

sleep

>>89743
"...one of the Fangs? Whatever did I do to you? I've been allies with Black Fang."

>>89754
Black Fang is an outcast, they hate the shit out of them.

PLAY DEAD, LET STICKS POUNCE HIM!

>>89755

It might be Oragne Fang, the one who left.

>>89762
He's a caster of some kind, unlikely to use arrows.

use your spear to occupy him so he cant just turn and slash sticks, he seems like he's familiar with ambush tactics.

you know, having just ambushed you

>>89765
There is the danger of there being more than one.

Ridder 2009/12/10(Thu)14:51 No. 89774 ID: fb5d8e
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I may never find true love.. but there will always be a place for me on the battlefield.

"LORD MALTO!"
"Oy!! Ye basta-- Ghrk--?!"

How did she get up there?

>>89774

PIN! PIN! KEEP HIM STILL!

"WHO ARE YOU!? WHY DID YOU ATTACK ME?!"

>>89774
If he moves, cut him. Tell him that.

>>89774
Be aware that there is likely more than one assailant.
You might want to deal with this one quickly.

>>89779
Indeed, be on guard for more.

I wouldn't move so much if I were you.

Those arrows probably cause blood to be flooding your lungs. The less you move the better for you. Have Sticks take care of the problem.

Unless you want to drown in your own blood.

I wouldn't move so much if I were you.

Those arrows probably cause blood to be flooding your lungs. The less you move the better for you. Have Sticks take care of the problem.

Unless you want to drown in your own blood.

Ridder 2009/12/10(Thu)15:10 No. 89790 ID: fb5d8e
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Yes, breathing is.. difficult. I feel that it will soon be impossible.
But pain is simply weakness leaving the body.

"D.. Don't move! Who are y--"
"GHURK--!"
"..."
"..Oh-! I.. uhm.. Sorry.."

What just happened?

>>89792

Sticks killed him without Ridder's consent.

Well, that's fine. He probably would have either killed you or thrown her off his back soon enough.

Watch out for more, there are probably at least two of them.

Thank Sticks. She may of jumped the gun but she did a good job.

Dont worry about it, he probably would have been a liability. He's obviously one of the fang mercenaries, ask black fang about it later after you get yourself some medical attention.

>>89790
>pain is simply weakness leaving the body.
Now where have I heard that before?

Anyway, Sticks did what was a wise thing in the situation. I think it's best to get away as quick as possible and get yourself patched up.

Get him to medical attention.

Stat.

>>89790
Grab an un-used arrow from the Fang mercenary so the healers know what they're dealing with in terms of size and arrowhead. Avoid moving the arrow at all.

Sticks is so adorable when she commits murder :3c

Ridder 2009/12/10(Thu)15:29 No. 89813 ID: fb5d8e
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No.. I can't move anymore. I can't breath anymore.
I used up all my energy in that last attack.

"No.. Th.. that was a good call.. Th-thank.. you.. Sticks.."
"R-ridder! Ridder!"

>>89813
STICKS! Get the bird, then get Ridder on the bird!

>>89813
If you have anything important left to say... now would be a good time.

Fuck, quick sticks, call for help on that banana.

>>89813
Ridder, there is no way in hell Sticks is gonna be able to get you back on your mount. You're gonna have to find some more energy from somewhere to get your ass on that bird, then you're allowed to pass out.

>>89813
Sticks proclaim love for Ridder.
Claim him as husband.

Oh god

HANG IN THERE, 'LIL BOSS

HANG IN THER

eath. Release is so very close. Give in. You want to give in.

>>89823
There is no where left to Ride to. Nowhere left to go... well there is one place.

>>89813
Sticks you have to suck the poison out of his wounds.

>>89813
Get up. You're not dead yet.

>>89813
YOU AREN'T DEAD YET
DON'T YOU DARE GIVE UP
TELL STICKS TO BE READY FOR A SECOND ASSAILANT

>>89813
You're going to die anyways so.

"Sticks... I never had a better night than last night. Suck my cock one last time."

Cry out for the Sun God to help you.

Sticks check the gnoll's equipment for a potion... anything. If he starts suffocating pull the arrow out to let the fluids drain.

Beakie 2009/12/10(Thu)15:57 No. 89853 ID: 964033
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You people realize that this is karma getting back to him for having premarital sex of course.

>>89853
Fuck off, your eyes are too small for a proper brain.

>>89853
Even so he has far to much good karma to die.
don't die on me man! DON'T DIE!
*gets electric pads*
CLEAR!!

STAND! Stride to this Boss' sanctum sanctorum. Pound upon the door. Demand aid, sanctuary under the law of Lord Malto. No man would turn you away, Knight. If they turn you away, no devil would deny you the glory of final combat.
If you can't, then Sticks: [tag]GET HIM THE FUCK OUT, WOMAN! USE YOUR CATHOBBIT LEGS AND PULL HIM TO A HEALER![/tag]

(Ahem. Correction:)

STAND! Stride to this Boss' sanctum sanctorum. Pound upon the door. Demand aid, sanctuary under the law of Lord Malto. No man would turn you away, Knight. If they turn you away, no devil would deny you the glory of final combat.
If you can't, then Sticks:

GET HIM THE FUCK OUT, WOMAN! USE YOUR CATHOBBIT LEGS AND PULL HIM TO A HEALER!

Sticks, how far away are you from the goblin camp or your own base? Perhaps go get help?

Ridder 2009/12/10(Thu)17:07 No. 89904 ID: fb5d8e
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"Sticks.. Ch-check the gnoll's equipment.. f.. for anything.. a potion.. a wand.."
"Y-yes, okay."

She rummages frantically through the Fang's backpack. Everything looks dirty and mundane, but there is one tightly wrapped package. Apparently thinking the same as me, she quickly unwraps it, revealing a small blue vial.

"This.. This may be something?"

>>89904
Well... drink it. What's the worst that could happen? You're gonna want to remove the arrows at the same time so that you don't just heal around them, though.

>>89904
Nothing left to lose, wait, should we pull out the arrows first?

>>89904
Don't pull out the arrows, that's a death sentence even more than Ridder has already. We don't even know what this potion does, and there are worse things than having arrows stuck in you.

>>89813
Keep an eye out for a second assailant. Two bolts from two directions in a few seconds means more than just that one bastard.

Once you're sure the area's clear, see if you and Sticks can work together to lift you onto your mount. If you can't, then have Sticks go for help. When she comes back to your general area, raise your spear so she can find you.

Sticks, you're going to need to find any help you can. That means going to the Boss, if necessary, as he has recruited a kobold healer. If you go to them for help, mention Ridder's loyalty to Lord Malto.

Both of you, pray for a fucking miracle.

As for the update:

>>89904
Smell the vial's contents first, at least. While me may not have much choice, drinking from an assassin's vial is not always a good idea.

>>89911
There is nothing more dead than being dead already. The arrows were armor piercing and thus are quite unlikely to have hooks (being primarily a long smooth point.)

If we need to double check before removing, I am sure the Fang has more in his quiver, check there.

Well, your choices are limited.
If you don't drink it, you will most likely die due a severe case of "oh god arrows".
If you drink it, you have a chance of either being healed, or die due a severe case of "oh god poison".

Therefore, down that stuff.

>>89904
There's paper on the vial. Does it say anything?

If there's nothing like a skull and crossbones or POISON or even NOSIOP, then drink it. What's the worst that can happen?

>>89907
Probably.

Suggestion 2009/12/10(Thu)17:27 No. 89927 ID: 445c48
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This page represents my entire knowledge of arrows and arrowheads.

Check the gnoll's quiver, if they're the first type, pull it out.

Ridder 2009/12/10(Thu)17:31 No. 89929 ID: fb5d8e
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The vial's paper has 'G&V' written on it. Apart from that there's nothing special about it.

"Check.. his arrow quiver.. What kind of arrows these are.."

Sticks rummages through the Fang's cloak and finds a quiver full of crossbow bolts. There are two kinds: Several have a brutally broad and hooked head, meant for tearing through flesh, and a few have a simple sharp point, meant for piercing armor, such as mine.
Given the choice, I am willing to risk it.

Sticks holds up the armor piercing bolt and looks at me. I nod silently.
She begins removing the bolts from my chest and back. I can hardly feel it anymore.

What the fuck could G&V mean? Maybe it's just the name of the alchemist, or maybe it's Growth And Virility.

>>89929
I think that if you go untreated, you're going to die. Just drink it. To hell with the consequences.

Now get that armor off and apply pressure to the wounds. Lay him face down so blood can flow out his mouth. Anything you can use to prevent blood from flowing out of the holes should be pushed up against the wounds. Any blood leaving his body should be coming out of his mouth from the lungs. It will clot up eventually.....or not. After laying him down don't move him. Go get help from whichever base is nearest.

taking out bolts is a bad idea.
Keep them in. If you don't, you'll bleed out. Keep the bolts in you till you get somewhere you can recover.

One woulda thought an experienced fighter would know that...

>>89944
Too late! They're already being removed, the one from the front seems to be gone.

Make sure you have Sticks take off all your clothes, you'll need them for bandages. RIDDER TRUST ME WHAT IS WORSE BEING DEAD OR BEING EMBARRASSED?

Ridder 2009/12/10(Thu)17:50 No. 89950 ID: fb5d8e
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With both bolts removed, Sticks quickly helps me drink the potion.

It.. It's a success. I can feel my body warming up. All the pain is fading away.
It's as if my blood has become furious and heated, and is now healing my body at unnatural speeds.
The holes in my chest and back begin to close.

..But the heat continues. I feel like I'm burning up.
My blood continues to pump through my body with no more wounds to heal.

No.. No, this is wrong..

>>89950
Get your clothes off immediately to cool down. Are the holes in your chest healed over or is blood pouring out of them?

>>89950
If you don't release the pressure now, it will explode, and you don't want it now do you.

Ask Sticks to help you out with that.

Sticks: Run

Oh Christ, it was a Growth and Virility potion! I definitely called it.

>>89950
Quick! Cut yourself!

Are you in pain? Tightness in your chest or abdomen? Is your vision clear? Hearing still sound?

>>89956
No where important, though, maybe the foot or ear or something.

>>89950
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOofy2cL9VM

oh dear...

Ridder 2009/12/10(Thu)17:57 No. 89962 ID: fb5d8e
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..I am experiencing an intensely uncomfortable and highly inappropriate erection.

"Ridder? Ridder? A-are you alright? Did it work? ...Do you have a fever?"

>>89950
Strip, lay down, relax. If it keeps getting worse start cutting self until it stops healing the new wounds.

So... i guess you're not supposed to drink it all.

>>89962
Masturbate furiously.

>>89962
Explain that it seems to have... unintended side effects. But you're more or less fine.

>>89962
Tell, tell her that that you are feeling too good. Far too good for that to have just been a health potion.

...Why did we drink this? Damn it, Ridder. Don't you die on me now, or else I will be very annoyed.

Do either you or Sticks have any knowledge of potions? If not, please. Direct Sticks toward the Boss' Vault. We need assistance!

>>89962
Tell Sticks that the potion had a terrible side effect that you must succumb to, and say you hope she'll be able to forgive you but you must masturbate furiously.

"I- I need five minutes alone. Make that ten. And, uh. Leave the ghost suit here."

"My thoughts, I confess, verge on dirty, come on Eileen Sticks."

Quickly remove your crotch plate.

Let Sticks know, you have an obligation to be honest with her. But otherwise ignore it. It might be uncomfortable riding home with a stiffy, but it isn't safe staying here. Besides, as long as it doesn't last over four hours, you'll be okay.

>>89962
Tell Sticks that you're experiencing an unusual side effect. Try inflicting small wounds upon yourself to make the potion work more for its intended purpose and less for your dick. You should wait for it to go away... or tell Sticks to leave you alone for a while.

>>89962
"Fever? Oh, yes. I have a fever. IN MY PANTS."

>>89977
ok, yeah, say this.

...Ok...not dying yet. If your penis explodes, I will laugh however.

>>89977
Thirding.

>>89962
Ignore the goddamn boner, Ridder. There's bound to be another crossbowman around here somewhere.

>>89981
Nah, likely it was just the one. Ridder turned around before speeding up... which was a little dumb actually.

PRIORITIES, MAN! PRIORITIES!

>>89981
This seems like a good idea, besides we must learn to persevere, wouldn't do to fall to the same trick twice would it?

>>89982
Ah, I didn't notice he turned around. I thought that was just an option he was considering.

Ridder 2009/12/10(Thu)18:11 No. 89988 ID: fb5d8e
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"Yes, I am doing well. But I suspect I was not supposed to drink the entire vial, as I'm experiencing an unusual side effect."
"Is.. Is it dangerous?"
"I- I don't think so. Only uncomfortable."
"Oh.. Oh good.. .. Good.. I'm happy-- Oh Ridder! Ridder, I was so scared! I'm so happy you're okay.."

>>89988

Just say you have a painful hard boner. If she seems to get interested, hey, a little free release sex before we go on our way.

>>89988
Be strong Ridder.

>>89988
"P-please Sticks. Please step back, it's the potion. Ahh, it's painful."