>>26018411

Let us begin

>>26018411
Let's rock.

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>>26018411
and in today's episode of "VMQ: aka the reason I'm always tired for work"

>>26018411
mumble grumble shoulda been in bed an hour ago grumble

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>>26018411
Currently, you're attending a peace conference between the Federation and Empire in an effort to protect President Harling, the leader of the Federation and an advocate for peace, from an assassination attempt. You managed to take out some of the assassins and captured one for interrogation, but there are more out there and you're not sure how many.

Also, you've found out that the assassins have switched their priorities, and are now targeting you and the other Demons first. That could be a problem.

You also have inadvertently alerted the rest of the party to the fact that something was up when one of the assassins fired his gun before you could stop him. Now that was DEFINITELY a problem.

You are left standing over the crumpled bodies of two assassins disguised as waiters, with every eye in the ballroom trained on you.

"Uh, I can totally explain this." You say.

>Tell them the truth. They're all in danger.
>Bluff! You can't afford to have them panic.
>Other

>>26018411

Uh, so Merc. As it happens I sort of have these character concepts I wanted to share with you based on the possibility of of a VMQ2. It's presumptuous and premature I know, but the idea wouldn't just leave me. One of them is Alek's possible son, I didn't think it was the wrong thing to do, seeing as I wrote him, but I just wanted to make sure.

So, uh, is there any possible way to contact you privately?

>>26018411
>Tell them the truth. They're all in danger.

I'm pretty confident that we can explain ourselves. We have a handful of people who can vouch for our loyalty such as: The Duchess, Karla, General Wellings, and Elise the maid.

>>26018503
>>Tell them the truth. They're all in danger.

We're way past the point of bluffing.

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itt people put off sleep

>>26018503
>>Bluff! You can't afford to have them panic.
"Police business, people, nothing to see here."

>>26018503
>Bluff! You can't afford to have them panic.
tell them its the GRA

>>26018503
We have to be truthyish. Say that we're security taking out some dissidents, recommence with your eating, people.

>>26018503
>Bluff! You can't afford to have them panic.

News of an attempted assassination here will end badly for every side. Not quite as bad as it working would have been, but still bad. Also if people panic they'll run screaming around and be difficult to protect.

"Sorry about the fuss people, these two GRA members seem to have gotten in, go back to your schmoozing."

>>26018595
Seconding.

>>26018503
>Tell them the truth. They're all in danger.

>>26018503
>Bluff! You can't afford to have them panic.
It'd look bad for the Feddies if there was an assassination attempt here

>>26018503
>>Bluff! You can't afford to have them panic.

>>26018541
>itt people conquer their very humanity itself
Fixed, I guess.

>>26018503
>Bluff! You can't afford to have them panic.
Uh.... training exercise... then... hit the swamp gas... near a weather balloon...
>Tell them the truth. They're all in danger.

>>26018595

[x] THIS

>>26018503
>Tell them the truth. They're all in danger.

I'm not seeing many other ways we can explain this.

>>26018632
I kinda like the GRA remnant thing everyone's bandying about

>>26018503
GRA plotting a coup

>>26018595

I like this.

Do this.

>>26018595
They have guns of obvious imperial make. That won't hold up to scrutiny. We know the GRA was funded by Imperials but bringing that up will just cause more problems than saying the truth would

>>26018503
Tell the truth

>>26018520
Changing vote to:
>Bluff! You can't afford to have them panic.
Don't worry the GRA remnant's coup has been neutralized.

>>26018595
I like

>>26018677

Well we're not going to let them stay about and have a good look at the bodies, will we?

Bandy them out and they'll have to take our word for it.

>>26018677
...I can only imagine that "guns of imperial make" are all over Gallia right now. It wouldn't even have to be active Imperial supply...they DID invade Gallia after all

>>26018677
There's guns of Imperial make everywhere, and the GRA having them won't be considered at all odd, they obviously must have raided some Imperial supply or taken them off of some battlefield.

>>26018595

[x] Make it happen.

>>26018709
Probably wouldn't even matter. Security detail is probably being provided by who hired us and they would corroborate with our story.

>>26018509
Sure, just check my email field.

>>26018503
You decide to try and bluff the crowd. After all, you can't afford to have them panicking or anything, which would just make the assassins' job that much easier.

>roll 1d20

Rolled 5

>>26018808

OH SHIT

Rolled 16

>>26018808

Rolled 19

>>26018808

>>26018836
ah, nice.

Rolled 8

>>26018827
>>26018828
>>26018836

Excellent job, gentlemen.

No 1s.

Rolled 8

>>26018836
Wrenloft you beautiful SOB.

>>26018828
>>26018836
Well done, Wrenloft, Armchair.

>>26018808

Thanks.

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>>26018836
"Uh, nothing to see here, folks!" You say, laughing awkwardly. "Just a couple of GRA troublemakers who were planning to crash the party. Please, just forget this happened and go back to the festivities. We'll take care of things here!"

Thankfully, the bluff seems to have worked. Slowly, one by one, the party guests return to what they were doing, and the music and idle chatter begin in full swing again. Meanwhile, you and Sam pick up the two dead assassins and drag them to the room where Elizabeth and Tarin are interrogating their prisoner.

"Did you get anything out of him, yet?" You ask.

"Nothing much. I did manage to get how many of them there are." Elizabeth sighs. "Roughly a dozen, so with the four we took out and the two you brought in..."

"...there's at least six more around here." You nod. "This is going to be a long night."

"Tarin, you should go back to the party. I can handle things here." Elizabeth continues. "From the sounds of it, we're going to need every person we can get on the ground."

"That's a good idea." You nod.

"Now we just have to figure out how to take out the rest of the assassins." Sam frowns.

>Play defensive. Stick near the targets and let them to you.
>Play offensive. Go and seek them out.
>Set up a trap. They're after you now, right? Well, if you've got the proper bait...
>Other

>>26018411
>Sorry about the lateness

THIS IS WHY YOU NEED A TWITTER YOU STUBBORN BASTARD

>>26019008
>Set up a trap. They're after you now, right? Well, if you've got the proper bait...

>>26019008
>Play offensive. Go and seek them out.
Search and Destroy

>>26019008
>>Play offensive. Go and seek them out.
while keeping the Prez secure

>>26019008

>Set up a trap. They're after you now, right? Well, if you've got the proper bait...

Bait is Sam.

We hide underneath her billowing skirt.

>>26019008
Offensive and Defensive could easily lead to another public discovery.

>Set up a trap. They're after you now, right? Well, if you've got the proper bait...

>>26019054
Funny but no.

>>26019008
>Play offensive. Go and seek them out.

>>26019015
Shut up about it already.

>>26019008
>>Play offensive. Go and seek them out.

>>26019054
Time to be lewd:

Roll 1d10 (1=red,2=orange,8= gray, 9=white, 10=black,etc.) to see what colour of panties she's wearing.

>>26019015
Let's just get over ourselves, shall we?

Life happens.

It's not like s/he left us waiting at the skating center after everyone left to go home.

Rolled 9

>>26019104

>>26019008
>>Set up a trap. They're after you now, right? Well, if you've got the proper bait...

>>26019117
oh, classic

>>26019117
>white
I can live with this.

>>26019117
>white
Sam's got some pretty good taste.

>>26019117
That purity.

>>26019008
>Play offensive. Go and seek them out.
>>26019117
Sam is 2pure

Well any other color would probably show through her WHITE dress.

More Pervy question: what cut are they?

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what the fuck...

>>26019008
>Set up a trap. They're after you now, right? Well, if you've got the proper bait.

It risks other people the least.

>>26019255
I can set up a dice roll if you want.

>>26019008
"We're going to take the fight to them, before they can do anything else." You declare.

"Okay, but how are we going to handle it? That's a lot of ground to cover and we don't have a lot of manpower." Sam points out.

>Your current available manpower is Yourself, Sam, Tarin, Ramirez, Heloise, and Isolde. You can also add in Elizabeth, but you'd have to take her off interrogation duty.

>You will have to decide who will protect Harling, who will go hunting, and whether you all go in as one group or multiple teams.

>>26019320
>You will have to decide who will protect Harling, who will go hunting, and whether you all go in as one group or multiple teams.

Isolde get's Harling.

Everyone splits into 2 man teams

>>26019255
>>26019309

starting top left, reading by row, so 1 2 3 are top row, 4 is left most of 2nd row

10 is bloomers

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6e/Panties_styles_-_en.svg

>>26019320
>Heloise and Isolde with Harding
>Sam and Jager
>Ramirez and Tarin

>>26019320
Tarin, Isolde, and Heloise. Sam and Jaeger have already been spotted, so the others would avoid us.

>>26019320
Put Ramirez and Isolde on protection. Leave 'Liz on interrogation until she can get us some more useful info. Two teams of two Jager/Sam Helloise/Tarin go on the hunt.

>>26019320

Ramirez, Isolde and Heloise on Guard duty.

Sam + Jager: 1 Team

Tarin as a lone hunter.

Both teams will act in support.

>>26019320
Ramirez and Isolde are the toughest, they'll guard the VIPs.

Heloise will team up with Tarin and we'll go with Sam in two person teams to go hunting.

>>26019320
Heloise protects harling
Isolde solos
us and sam
Ramirez and tarin

>>26019320
Ramirez and Isolde on Harling. Tarin, Sam, Heloise, and us on search. Let's try to make ourselves a bit more obvious than others to lure them out since they are after us now.

Rolled 3

>>26019354
Why am I doing this

>>26019377
bad roll!

>>26019360
>>26019355
>am and Jaeger have already been spotted
That's a good point.

So Jager/Sam on protection. Tarin/Ramirez Isolde/Heloise on the hunt then.

Rolled 8

>>26019392
Agreed.

>>26019389
This clearly needs to be rerolled! [jk]

>>26019320
Protection: Isolde, Jager, Sam
Hunting: Tarin, Ramirez, Heloise

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>>26019354
>10 is bloomers
But what about pumpkin panties?

>>26019354
I was thinking more like this, but yours seem alright
Roll 1d6
(1=boyshorts)
(2=hipsters)
(3=bikini)
(4=tangas)
(5=thong)
(6=G-string)

>>26019392
Sounds good. Seconding.

>>26019354
And do a barrel roll

Rolled 5

>>26019434
Let's see for this list.

Rolled 4

>>26019434

>>26019415
assuming >>26019402 is your reroll, then Sam might not be as pure as the driven snow as initially thought
>>26019428
we...can substitute those for whatever control panties are. Because they're not cool
>>26019434
I honestly just went to wikipedia and searched panties (hello FBI). The fact that the pic has 9 worked. This honestly works better

>>26019451
A white thong, huh.

>>26019434
What the hell is a tanga, anyways?

Alright, back into serious drama mode for this protection mission for me.

>>26019478
It sort of skirts the line between thing and not a thong from what I understand.

>>26019478
Merc is probably bemused at our creepiness

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>>26019320
You guys talk about the weirdest shit, sometimes.

Anyways, so the consensus is that Jager and Sam do protection while the rest hunt?

>>26019506
sure, why not?

>>26019506
Yes on all fronts.

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Just caught up to the archives, and Tarin and Ramirez in formal dress? Quick, sketch!

Yeah, this had to be done.

What the actual fuck are you people doing.

Oh, fuck it. I'm going back to bed, you crazy bastards.

>>26019506
With Elizabeth on interrogation, yes.

>>26019506
sounds good to me
>>26019529
>RAMIREZ, BE DAPPER

>>26019529
does this mean we get another reroll?

>>26019529
Oh fuck yes.

>>26019529
Awesome! I like it!

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>>26019529
Hahaha, that's pretty cool. I think that's 4 rerolls, now.

>>26019506
"Okay, the fact is me and Sam are pretty recognizable, so we won't be able to move around freely without arousing suspicion." You sigh. "We'll take over close protection on Harling. Meanwhile, Tarin, Ramirez, Isolde, and Heloise will try to sniff out the remaining assassins and try to take them out QUIETLY."

The rest of your squad nods. Tarin and Ramirez stalk off in one direction while Isolde and Heloise go off in another.

You and Sam return to where Harling is, where you see he's in a deep conversation with Hamilton and Perrault. Off to the side, you see Grandma and Cordelia hitting it up with idle chitchat.

>Go see what Harling is talking about with Perrault and Hamilton.
>Talk to Grandma, while keeping an eye on Harling, of course.
>Other

>>26019687
>Go see what Harling is talking about with Perrault and Hamilton.

>>26019687
>Talk to Grandma, while keeping an eye on Harling, of course.
'Cause we're a Granny's boy

>>26019687

>Go see what Harling is talking about with Perrault and Hamilton.

>>26019687
>>Go see what Harling is talking about with Perrault and Hamilton.
Let's leave Granny to her thing.

>>26019687
>Talk to Grandma, while keeping an eye on Harling, of course.
Granny knows what we're doing so she'll be better cover over trying to butt in to a conversation with our 2 prime suspects

>>26019687
>Harming

We haven't gotten much interaction with Hamilton and Perrault...

Also we need to start digging, figuratively. These are two suspects we can observe

>>26019745
Harling*

>>26019687
>Go see what Harling is talking about with Perrault and Hamilton.

Stick near him.

>>26019687
>Talk to Grandma, while keeping an eye on Harling, of course
I'd rather not arouse more suspicion with Hamilton/Perrault than we already have.

>>26019687
You try to insert your way into Harling's conversation with Perrault and Hamilton, inching you way close in without appear to be too intrusive.

"Ah, Captain Sturmfuhrer, it's nice to see you again!" Harling smiles. "I assume that nasty little business with those GRA agents was dealt with?"

"It was just a couple of fanatics that wanted to stage a protest." You shrug. "You know how it is, some of them just refuse to admit defeat, even with all of the Gassenarls gone."

"Too true." Harling nods. "Ah, how rude of me, these here is Mortimer Perrault, owner of Perrault Arms and Technology, and this is Captain Pierce Hamilton, of the Osean 2nd Army."

"And this is Lieutenant Samantha Wellings, my second in command." You say, introducing Sam as well.

"Ah, the famous Jager Sturmfuhrer, the Demon of Randgriz." Hamilton nods respectfully. "I thought you would be a bit taller."

"Captain Sturmfuhrer! Such a pleasure to meet you!" Perrault shakes your hand enthusiastically "How would you like to be the fine owner of Perrault brand weaponry?"

"I personally wouldn't." Sam whispers to you. "Perrault goes for quantity over quality. Imp equipment is at least durable and hard hitting. His stuff is just... ugh."

>What do you want to ask them or talk to them about?

>>26019970
>ask them what they think about the Imperial negotiation party

>>26019970
"No thanks, Perrault. I technically have a private supplier already."

Not sure what to bring up with Hamilton. Maybe just ask about the Round Table and the negotiations.

>>26019970
Ask what the terms each side is offering.

>>26020025
Seconding. Want to see their reaction to the peace talks.

>>26020025
>>26020049
these to

>>26019970
Talk to Pierce about how the war has been going, talk shop about military stuff with him.

Talk to Perrault about equipment, mention that we're doing fine, but see what Perrault has been making and tell him what people in the field have been wanting.

>>26020105
Let's do this.

And let's NOT ask them about the negotiations or the party. There are some points where you want to be tactful and some topics you want to avoid.

>>26019970
"Sorry, but we're perfectly happy with Gallian weaponry, but thank you for the offer." You politely turn down Perrault's offer.

"Hmph. Everybody always wants to buy Gallian." Perrault snorts. "The Federation is perfectly capable of making arms of equal effectiveness or better!"

"I'm sure." Sam says, not quite convinced.

"Anyways, I was wondering. Hamilton, you're a military man. What's the situation going on at the Round Table? I've been hearing a lot of things about it."

"Ah, well we're making good progress!" Hamilton says proudly, though you have a feeling he's blustering a bit. "We advance on Imperial territory every day, though we are doing it cautiously of course."

"I'm sure." You say. "I heard that casualties were rather high in that theater regardless."

"A necessary sacrifice." Hamilton sniffs. "We need to show the Empire that encroaching on Federation territory carries consequences. Serious consequences."

"It doesn't work when we end up suffering as much as they do." Harling shakes his head sadly.

"No offense to you, Mr. President, but it's that sort of weakness that allowed the Empire to overrun us in the first place." Hamilton shoots back.

"Then how do you two feel about peace? What are you looking to get out of it?" You ask innocently.

"There can be no peace between us and the Empire." Hamilton scowls. "One way or another, one will dominate the other, and I will make sure it's the Federation that comes out on top."

"I have no strong opinion either way." Perrault shrugs. "Though my profits have increased significantly due to my business field, at least as log as my customers have the ability to pay."

>Any responses?

>>26020376
>"There can be no peace between us and the Empire." Hamilton scowls. "One way or another, one will dominate the other, and I will make sure it's the Federation that comes out on top."
I'm sure that's what the Emperor used to justify the war, too.

>>26020376
I learned the harshness of the Empire firsthand. Regimes this cruel will always have enemies, and those enemies will always be able to count me as a friend. I will not rest until it is put down, even if the Federations agrees to peace with them.

>>26018808

I sent it, but nothing I do seems to do anything for the images I want to send along with it. I'm going to try again tomorrow if I can't get it sorted out.

>>26020376
As a mercenary, peace would be bad for business. At least, that's what I thought. Until I realized I had something to live for after this all.
Smile at Sam.

>>26020423
Sounds like Hamilton advocates unconditional surrender. Ask him how far we need to go to make sure the Empire will no longer threaten Federation interests.

>>26020423
DO NOT SAY THIS.

>Smile and nod

One's simplest, most used, and all-around best social defense.

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>>26020376
"Well, truth be told, peace is bad for business, but I only have the luxury of saying that because I haven't lost a man to date. I know each and every one of my people's names by heart, what they're like, who they love... if the war ends, I don't have to worry about writing any letters about their courage and sacrifice."

>>26020376

"Might I suggest committing more to weapons research to produce better items?

To be bluntly honest, part of the reason your equipment isn't really favoured too well is due to their quality. If it can be improved, you'll find much better traction among militaries. From a business standpoint, you'll be able to sell fewer items for the same profit. Something to consider should peace come to be."

>>26020376
The Empire didn't overrun anything. He expected to and now he's only losing ground. Considering how bad the Round Table is in terms of casualties. I'd only expect the same for the Federation if they kept pushing. Better to make peace at an advantage than push our luck.

>>26020439
Kind of out of character at this point.

>>26020496
...I am moved.

>>26020496
I like it. We're a noble with a rapidly growing reputation and influence. We don't really need a war to be on top anyway.

>>26020496
this, you wonderful anon

>>26020496
This

>>26020496
Second.

>>26020496
this is good

Rolled 10, 1, 7, 15, 20, 15 = 68

>>26020376
"Well, truth be told, peace is bad for business for mercenaries, but I only have the luxury of saying that because I haven't lost a man to date. I know each and every one of my people's names by heart, what they're like, who they love... if the war ends, I don't have to worry about writing any letters about their courage and sacrifice." You say rather sagely. "Also, you should consider this, Hamilton. The Empire didn't overrun anything. He expected to and now he's only losing ground. Considering how bad the Round Table is in terms of casualties. I'd only expect the same for the Federation if they kept pushing. Better to make peace at an advantage than push our luck."

"And Perrault? To be bluntly honest, part of the reason your equipment isn't really favoured too well is due to their quality. If it can be improved, you'll find much better traction among militaries. From a business standpoint, you'll be able to sell fewer items for the same profit. Something to consider should peace come to be."

Hamilton seems to be taken aback, somewhat, and Perrault looks like he's in some deep thought. While you probably didn't change their opinions or beliefs, you're sure your words at least reached them on some level.

"Truer words have never been spoken." Harling grins."But that's something to consider in the future. Right now we should worry about making a good impression to the Imperials."

He then raises his glass to the Emperor, who nods and raises his glass back in respect. You're not sure if the respect is genuine, or if it was just a political ploy on his part.

With the pause in the conversation, you take the opportunity to scan your surroundings.

>roll 3d20

>>26020496
You have become soft Jager. Forgiving Karla is one thing--it will help you to move on. But to advocate peace with the Empire? It is not about what they have done, but what they will do if nothing changes. There may be peace, but there will never be security unless the Emperor is stripped of his throne. Your fear of loss will cost you more than you realize.

Rolled 3, 16, 2 = 21

>>26020676

Rolled 17, 11, 12 = 40

>>26020676

Rolled 8, 7, 18 = 33

>>26020676

>>26020709
huh, ok, that works

>>26020693
knocking the emperor off the throne would probably harden the hawk factions within the empire

>>26020736
What empire?

>>26020693
You just want to run with that stupid plan of taking over the world. Jager never cared to fight until Karla made it personal and a war broke out. He has no vendetta over the Empire or world order, he never has.

>>26020757
No I don't. I want to run with the plan of not letting the bad guys get away with their shit. Don't make stupid assumptions.

>>26020693
>Implying that taking off the head of an empire would significantly change their foreign policy

>>26020777
its war. who's the bad guys?

>>26020788
I'll take Japan for 200 Alex.

>>26020777
unconditional surrender is far from a realistic option

>>26020799
The aggressors with the expansionist policy? Don't be an apologist.

>>26020777
You're still pushing for something stupid. There are no "bad guys." They may have started it but that doesn't mean every citizen and solider is suddenly of the Evil alignment. You're going for an unrealistic and stupid approach to a problem that peace would already solve.

>>26020813
In what way? letting the Japanese keep the emperor significantly reduced the resistance to surrender...

>>26020816
Yes it is. But if enough pressure is put on Imperial territorial control the Dove factions within the empire will gain power, and either attempt a coup or broker a surrender deal. The important thing is making the Empire surrender on their own terms, not the federation's.

>>26020676
>>26020709
Judging from your own observation, as well as cues given by your hunter teams, you manage to tag most of the potential assassins. You can count five, that have dispersed themselves rather effectively around the party, in places that they would be concealed, but could still easily keep in line of sight of each other. They were learning.

Unfortunately, you have no idea where the sixth assassin might be. You don't see an extra waiter or anything, which feeds into your suspicion that he might be disguised as a guest or something else.

The only way to take out the five assassins was to take them out all at once. However, that meant either you or Sam would have to be pulled off protection duty. Elizabeth was still in the back room and there was no time to go all the way back to retrieve her.

Or, you could just wait for them to make a move. They were either going to have to consolidate or split up eventually if they wanted to go through with their plans.

>Take them out.
>Wait for them to make a move first.
>Other

>>26020777
Doing piss-poor two EWs in a row is gonna raise some mighty political tumult if they try for it again. Besides, letting the dust settle might give time for technology to make war a little less dangerous.

>>26020879
>>Take them out.
We always need the initiative.

>>26020872
..Which they have a chance to do at this conference. How is beating them up more not on the Federation's terms? You're also making wild assumptions about the political state of the country.

>>26020872
Isn't the main reason this conference is happening because the whole war has become a giant stalemate? sure, the feds have taken some territory but hasn't the empire as well? Iirc it's about equal?

>>26020879
>Take them out.

>>26020879
>MFW we're standing beside the sixth man

>>26020879
Have Sam go and take them all out. I have a feeling the sixth man is reeeaal close by.

>>26020918
The Empire at this point has actually lost territory. However, it's a rather negligible amount in the overall picture.

>>26020929
>>26020958
>mfw the 6th guy is Harding

>>26020979
We need a Pyro to find the Spy.

>>26020979
So Harling is suicidal?

Either way, I won't be satisfied until the person who ordered Karla to prove her loyalty is either dead or wants to be.

>>26020979
Well duh.

>>26020920
Seconded. Tag Elizabeth, see if see got any new info, if that guy hasn't talked by now get rid of him. All this after asking Sam if she would like a drink, so that our absence seems natural. Return with drinks.

>>26021008
Karla didn't take the order just because he said so, though. She admitted that it was for Belka, she took the order because she needed to be seen as loyal for her plans.

She made the decision, she wasn't just forced.

>>26021056
So? We've already moved past Karla from what I can tell. But fact is someone out there ordered our family to be murdered and I don't want them getting out of it without a Sturmfuhrer beatdown.

>>26021094
We've moved on with obsessing over the past and vengeance. There is no reason to do something like that when we have a happy future ahead of us. It won't bring anything back and it won't change anything either

>>26021117
So what? We kiss a girl once and our entire raison d'etre 180s overnight? These things take time. Maybe Jager will get over his need for revenge before too long, but it sure as shit isn't going to happen in 3 weeks.

>>26021182
But we were after Karla and now we're not. If we just move on to someone else that sounds more like a desperate spiral over any kind of attempt to even begin to move on.

>>26020813
Japan was not a huge empire with competing heirs blowing each other up for the throne

>>26021225
Look I'm all for character development, I'm just saying is that the rate at which Jager went from "No mercy for The Empire" to "end this stupid war" is giving me whiplash.

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>>26021228

>Japan was not a huge empire with competing heirs blowing each other up for the throne

>>26021277
I'd agree but I think we need to pick a smaller battle here. Like maybe actually getting pissed over Heloise flirting with Williams. You're jumping to an extreme and that won't help, it'll just make Jager seem bi-polar or something.

>>26021339
/tg/ is in his head, he already is bipolar

>>26021339
It's not jumping to an extreme if he's been there this entire time. One of the things I like most about this quest is watching Jager's development as a character--he's been slowly realizing that maybe lusting after revenge isn't the best way to run his life--and the pacing on it has been wonderful--but him suddenly advocating peace just seems a bit forced to me, that's all.

>>26021381
Well, he's on a mission to stop an assassination and those two were the prime suspects to calling the hit. Just think of it as him finding Harling a good man and wanting to watch Hamiltion and Perrault's reaction to a well-respected and famous mercenary vouching for peace.

>>26021381
I don't think he was advocating peace though. He said that Peace would be bad for business, but admitted that he would hate to lose any of his soldiers in battle, which makes sense since Sam almost died resently.

>>26021453
>since Sam almost died recently.
Fixed. Need to spell check harder.

>>26021453
>>26021430
Those are good points, I hadn't looked at it that way.

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>>26021381
Revenge was part of his motivation for making the Demons, so it's not that out of character for him to focus on his love for the Demons once his revenge boner is gone. There's never really been a lust for war driving his mercenary ways.

Besides, the woman he cares about is one of his soldiers, and she got winged really badly only a few missions ago.

>>26020879
"Okay, we're going to take these guys out." You whisper to Sam. Then you speak out loudly, "Sam, I'm going to grab some more drinks. You just wait for me, okay? Keep an eye on them for me."

"Sure!" Sam nods, going along with the ploy.

You disengage yourself from the little gathering and make your way to one of the disguised assassins. You pass by the other Demons and quietly give them the signal to take out the other assassins as well. It should be a rather simple affair, since most of them were keeping track of you, considering you were the most recognizable of the Demons.

You make eye contact with your target, and you both start moving to a more isolated section of the ballroom. You both have reasons to keep this quiet.

>roll 1d20

Rolled 2

>>26021536

Rolled 13

>>26021536

Rolled 10

>>26021536

Rolled 16

>>26021536

Rolled 2

>>26021536

>>26021555
that's not exactly a lucky number, is it?

>>26021536
We've got a saber on us, and I doubt our assassin has more than a knife. I think we should stab him.

Rolled 10

>>26021555
...

>>26021584
Remember, it is a ceremonial one, not one that is built for combat.

>>26021299
They were during sengoku and all, but I was under the impression that the initial referencing of Japan was based on the Meiji period to WWII Japan

>>26021594
that's, good, it guess?

>>26021603
No, it's "ceremonial", do you really think we'd bring a saber with us and not be ready to use it?

>>26021603
no it was a "ceremonial" sword

>>26021630
>>26021632
For those that don't get it, it is a real sword.

>>26021594
Once you're safely away from the crowds, you tackle the assassin and get into a brief struggle, which ends in you push him back against the wall.

>Take him out with your knife or sword!
>Use your handgun.
>Use your fists.
>Other

>>26021630
>>26021632
Even if it wasn't, a dress saber is can stick someone just as good as a combat ready one, it just won't last as long.

>>26021732
>Use your handgun.

>>26021732
>Use your fists.
Mike Tyson.

>>26021732
FIST HIM!

>>26021732
>>Use your fists.
We are the Knight-Puncher after all.

>>26021751
>Mike Tyson
Not wait that be biting not fist my bad.
Ha. He was still a hell of boxer in his early years.

>>26021732
>Other
Go to sleep sleeeeeeeeeppppppppppppp

>>26021732
>Use your fists.
We want quiet and little mess. There is still a sixth guy.

>>26021732
>Use your fists.
Don't want to get blood on our suit, that would look suspicious.

>>26021732
>>Use your fists.

>>26021732
>Take him out with your knife or sword!

Fucking Sword!

>>26021732

MUSCLE WIZARD CASTS FIST

Rolled 19

>>26021732
You aim for a quick one-two combo aimed at the assassin's gut. Best to keep this quiet.

>roll 2d20

Rolled 5, 6 = 11

>>26021875

>>26021875

Rolled 4, 17 = 21

>>26021875

Rolled 8, 5 = 13

>>26021875

Rolled 17, 14 = 31

>>26021875

Rolled 17, 5 = 22

>>26021875

>>26021888
well, at least one of those was good

Rolled 8

>>26021888
Unfortunately, this assassin is good. Much better than the ones you fought previously. He effortlessly blocks your punches as they come in and kicks out to try and get some distance between the two of you.

>roll 1d20

Rolled 2

>>26021973

Rolled 3

>>26021973

Rolled 20

>>26021973

>>26021989
Dice gods, what have I done to deserve this?

>>26021991
Thank you.

>>26021991
Shit, Dice Gods...

>>26021991
oh, well, that works out nicely. Good Job!

Rolled 3

>>26021973

CRAP

Rolled 18

>>26021991

BASED ANON

>>26021991
Nicely done, anon.

>>26021991
I feel this is what just happen.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7z3kurx8mQ

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>>26021991
Well, this assassin was good, but you're better. Way better. You sidestep and counter with another punch, that breaks his guard and strikes him in the chest, winding him. However, the assassin manages to push himself away, and reaches to grab for a hidden weapon...

...only to decked on the spot by Sir Erik Schnee. The assassin slumps down, completely out cold.

"I saw that you were in a bit of an altercation." He says simply.

>Thanks, I guess.
>That was a really good punch.
>Sorry, I'm kinda busy right now.
>Other

>>26022218
>>That was a really good punch.
Please, Mother of God, tell me we team up with Erik and kick some ass!

>>26022218
>That was a really good punch.

>>26022218
>Thanks, I guess.

>>26022218
Brofist

>>26022218
>That was a really good punch.
As Knight-puncher, we should respect proper technique

>>26022218
>>That was a really good punch.

>>26022218
>That was a really good punch.
>Sorry, I'm kinda busy right now.
"I admit that was good punch. Sorry though, a little busy right now."

Still have a sixth out there guys.

Rolled 3

>>26022218
>>That was a really good punch.

>>26022218
"Hey, I could've handled it myself... but that was a pretty good punch." You admit.

"I'm expected to keep in shape. It is our duty as knights, after all." Schnee says simply.

"Where's Karla? I thought you were her bodyguard?" You ask, looking around.

"The Grand Master hardly needs my protection. I merely accompanied her here as a courtesy. She merely wanted some private time for now."

"Sure, yeah." You shrug. "And that kid? Williams? He one of yours?"

"My squire, yes." Schnee nods. "What of it?"

"Just curious, is all." You sigh.

>Maybe he can help you?
>Bring up the issue of Heloise x Williams
>You really gotta find that sixth guy.
>Other

>>26022394

>Maybe he can help you?

Why the hell not.

>>26022394
>>Other
Take good care of Karla, okay?
Passing on the torch
>You really gotta find that sixth guy.

>>26022394
>You really gotta find that sixth guy.

>>26022394
>>Maybe he can help you?
>>Bring up the issue of Heloise x Williams

>>26022394
>You really gotta find that sixth guy.
Don't have time for this and asking for help seems a bit too much all things considered.

>>26022394
>Maybe he can help you?

Rolled 14, 6 = 20

>>26022394
>Maybe he can help you?
>Bring up the issue of Heloise x Williams
walk and talk time

>>26022394
>You really gotta find that sixth guy.
Job, pay, time, now.

>>26022394
>Bring up the issue of Heloise x Williams

>>26022394
>Maybe he can help you?

He's a fallen noble turned mercenary. He's an honorable knight fighting for his kingdom. THEY FIGHT ASSASSINS

>>26022466
are you a bad enough dude to protect the president?

>>26022394
>Maybe he can help you?

>>26022394
>Maybe he can help you?
>You and him really gotta find that sixth guy.


>Bring up the glorious opportunity of Heloise x Williams afterwards

>>26022466
But he also thinks we threatened his queen so I don't think it's a good idea.

So let's focus on the task at hand

>>26022394
>Maybe he can help you?
>Bring up the issue of Heloise x Williams
do you mind helping me find the last one of these people? I have something to discuss with you, about your squire and one of my soldiers

>>26022534
There is not a point in making it a choice if you go out of your way to choose everything

>>26022394
>You really gotta find that sixth guy.
Remember this guy is nothing more than an 800 pound gorilla and thinks about the same. Prefer not to work with him.

>>26022394
>You really gotta find that sixth guy.
Why /tg/. Why do you never think in-character?

>>26022394
>Bring up the issue of Heloise x Williams

>>26022394
>>Maybe he can help you?
>>Bring up the issue of Heloise x Williams
Punch out the remaining assassin and get our medic laid. Complete evening if ever I saw one!

>>26022578
if we were we'd have never hooked Alek up with Elsa

>>26022394
>Bring up the issue of Heloise x Williams
Do you have a problem with your squire dating one of my squad members? because I don't

>>26022394
>>You really gotta find that sixth guy.

Also, fuck Schnee.

>>26022614
But he literally does. He was all "it'll only end in tears" and Sam kept trying to make him not think like that.

>>26022578
>Think of it as extending good will after a demonstration of cooperation by Schnee. He didn't have to help us, especially after we broke the heart of his princess. But here he is acting in good faith, and we're feeling like a whole new Jager.

Also, quit same fagging.

>>26022614
I think, Jaeger will be really worried about it. After his personnel experience with Belkin knight or rather Belkin royalty, that squire might have to make a choice between her and his loyalty to his order. Something in which for Jaeger had his home burned and parents killed.

>>26022628
He's not pretty enough. Besides we're kind of dating Sam.

>>26022721

Reiterating that to say 'Schnee can fuck off'.

>>26022721
I'm gonna lulz so hard if Schnee's a total bishounen under that helm

>>26022813
Yeah? Why don't you tell that to him and see what happens?

Honestly, why get so bent out of shape over Schnee? We still have to challenge him to drunken chess after we kill Harling, uh, I mean, save the day.

>>26022394
"Hey, uh, Sir Schnee." You say, "Since you're here I thought it'd be a good opportunity to ask. Seems like that squire of yours is getting pretty friendly my with one of my squadmates."

"...explain further." He says.

"What I mean to say is, your squire, Williams, was it? He's seems to be getting uh, romantically involved, or at least interested, with one of my squad members."

"Ah." Schnee shrugs.

"Is that it?" You ask, perplexed. "He's basically fraternizing with the enemy."

"Which is his choice, and he will deal with the consequences." Schnee said sternly. "I control Squire Williams' development as a knight, but any matters outside of that are matters he has every right to handle himself."

Well, he certainly was a odd one.

"Now, if you would excuse me," Schnee spins around, "I have other matters to attend to."

"Hey, hold up there!" You say. This was pretty crazy and probably a bit stupid, but hey, you might as well try, right? "You think you can help me on something?"

>roll 1d20

>>26022877
On that note, who the hell wears a helm with visor to a galla?

Rolled 13

>>26022925

>>26022677
>I think, Jaeger will be really worried about it. After his personnel experience with Belkin knight or rather Belkin royalty, that squire might have to make a choice between her and his loyalty to his order. Something in which for Jaeger had his home burned and parents killed.

Also, let's not forget that Heloise is a Darcsen. If Williams is labeled as a Dark-Hair lover, that could be it for his military career.

Rolled 1

>>26022925

>>26022928
Someone who's expecting to be attacked by Wheel Skeletons at any moment?

Rolled 16

>>26022925

Rolled 17

>>26022925

>>26022955
you sunnovabitch!

>>26022955

You.

Will be.

Obviously.

>>26022955
Well, speak of the Devil and he shall come right?

>>26022955
I hope you step on a lego.

>>26022925
>"...explain further." He says.
Oh, Schnee.

>Ramirez, roll anything but a 1 on this d20!

>>26023070
Even Ramirez can't do that. What you are asking is something even beyond the gods' capabilities.

Rolled 18

>>26023070

>>26022934
True but if Jaeger were to confront her about that he might not use those terms,to be careful

>>26022928
Schnee is not a man, he's an ideal. Kinda like Belkan version of Zero, which is why he survived this long.

>>26023132
In Ramirez we trusted.

>Raaaaaamirez! Goddamnit Ramirez! You are a goddamn genius! You will be a goddamn general someday! Do you hear me, Ramirez?

>YES DRILL SERGEANT!

> Good! Now disassemble your d20!

Rolled 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1 = 20

>>26023299
DONE!

>>26023385
BRILLIANT

>>26023422
No, that's Ramirez.

>>26022925
"Tempting, but unfortunately I'm under strict orders not to instigate any fights during this event." Schnee says without turning back around. "Farewell, Jager Sturmfuhrer. May we meet again on the battlefield."

Well shit. That's one guy you don't look forward to meeting again.

Remembering your mission, you go back to check up on the rest of your squad. Everybody else managed to take out their targets more or less successfully. At least nobody was alerted. However, the standout was Williams jumping in to assist Heloise with her assigned target. Apparently, he though the guy was stalking her or something, with the intention of doing "dishonorable" things to her. He got a nasty cut on his arm for his trouble, and last you saw Heloise was stitching it up and berating him for nosing into other peoples' business.

Man, this was going to be really painful.

Anyways, back to work.

>Link back up with Sam. Maybe she found something.
>Continue to look for the sixth man.
>Go see if Elizabeth has found out anything yet.
>Other

>>26023471
>Go see if Elizabeth has found out anything yet.

>>26023471
look for sixth man
"coincedentally" get near to Heloise and Williams, ask him his intentions

>>26023471
>Continue to look for the sixth man.

>>26023471
>Go see if Elizabeth has found out anything yet.
Then head back to Sam. Don't forget the drinks!

>>26023471
>>Continue to look for the sixth man.
and then we get into a 3 way swordfight between him karla and jager

>>26023471
>Continue to look for the sixth man.