>>41758553
>>I don't think we should be see together.

>>41758553
>Look, you can tag along, but no touching.
>Offer Tarin our arm

>>41758553
>I don't think we should be see together.
Emphasize that we are trying not to get stabbed for "seducing women from other houses".

>>41758553
This >>41758596

>>41758553
>Um, it's nice to see you too.
Then
>Look, you can tag along, but no touching.
>Other
Offer Tarin our arm.

>>41758553
>Um, it's nice to see you too.

>>41758553
>Um, it's nice to see you too.

>>41758553
>Um, it's nice to see you too.
>Look, you can tag along, but no touching.

>>41758553
>>Um, it's nice to see you too.

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Havings shitty shitscribble.

We really need to ask why Hess likes us so much. Roy is pretty much your average tank ace, and the total amount of time spent interacting with each other is probably less than a day. What does she see in him?

Maybe she has an ulterior motive, sees some sort of potential, or maybe we just pique her interest at the moment?

>>41758869
Main character bonus to swag.

>>41758772
Hey that's not shitty at all!

>>41758553
>Um, it's nice to see you too.

>>41758772
This is by far the most glorious thing I have seen all day.

Thank you.

My sides, though.

>>41758888
Quads confirm, Roy has all the swag.

We have a chance to tell her about the fucked up experiments. That might get her on our side or at least make her question her orders and spare us should she get the upper hand. This could be a great opportunity.

>>41758869
>>41758888
Yep, being a main character tends to help.

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>>41758959
>yfw it was her idea

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>>41758772
Nice!

>>41758553
Give both her and Tarin an arm. She could be a good ally and friend.

Looks like we have a very high chance of being challenged to a duel. Fortunately, we can try to reduce the number of duelists with our team distracting them. If worse comes to worse, we could try to get Rock and Alex to seduce people (they probably have done weirder things).

>>41758553
>>Um, it's nice to see you too.
Use both arms for Tarin and Hess

>>41758553
>>Um, it's nice to see you too.

>>41758869
What we should be thinking about is how to win her over. Seriously, she could be very useful.
>Maybe she has an ulterior motive, sees some sort of potential, or maybe we just pique her interest at the moment?
I'm gonna go with all three.

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>>41758553
"Um, it's nice to see you, too." You say, taking a quick glance at Tarin, who wasn't even bothering masking her displeasure. Her eyes were narrowed into accusatory slits and her lips were bent into a pretty clear frown. "Look, you can tag along with us, I guess, but no touching."

"Oho, playing hard to get I see." Hess chuckles, taking a step back but still remaining uncomfortably close. "I suppose I did make my move a little too early..."

"Hey! Get out of here!" You see Axel charging in, interposing himself in between you and the Reiklander girl. "You trying to spy on us or something? Because that ain't going to work."

"Oh dear, it seems the Tileans are just as savage as the Colonel Gregor has warned me!" Hess backs away in mock fear and shock. "Whatever shall I do?"

"I'll show you savage-" Axel fumes.

You notice the altercation was starting to attract attention from the surrounding crowd. This might not be good...

>Let this play out.
>Intervene directly.
>As Bannon and Parker to step in.
>Other

>>41759207
>>Intervene directly.

Be polite and suave

>>41759207
>>Intervene directly.

>>41759207
>>Intervene directly.

>>41759207
>>Intervene directly.
punch our boy in the gut while apologizing to her and sneak some talk to our boy about our plan to tell her about the experiments.

>>41759207
>Intervene directly.
"Boss, now ain't the time to start shit."

>>41759207
>Ask Bannon and Parker to step in.
too lazy do do it myself......

>>41759207
>>Intervene directly.

>>41759207
>Intervene directly.

>>41759207
>>Intervene directly.

>>41758553
>>Um, it's nice to see you too.

>>41759207
>Intervene directly

>>41759288
you're late dude

>>41759207
>Other
"We're enemies out there and in here but there's no reason we can't be civil. Why don't we just all try to make the most of this ball and enjoy it for what it is?"

>>41759207
>>Intervene directly.
"i have a plan."

Best way to diffuse this situation

Laugh

Loudly

Pat both of their backs, then tell them to stop hitting on eachother.

Foolproof.

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>>41759207
>>Intervene directly.

Direct intervention is necessary.

Pat Axel on the shoulder. Be the suave gentleman, remind him that we have nothing to prove here. After all, we were shipped straight from the frontlines, where we stomped the Reiklanders flat during their cowardly surprise attack! The strength of Tilean VT drivers has already been demonstrated on the field of battle, so let's enjoy the evening.

>>41759602
Oh yes.

>>41759602
Trying to trigger a hessxaxel flag?

>>41759696
No. Hess is ours.

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>>41759207
You decide now is the time to intervene. You couldn't afford to make a scene, at least right now. You put a calming hand on Axel's shoulder and pull him back a bit.

"Come on, Axel. I know she's from an enemy nation and all, but we're on neutral ground here. At least TRY to act civil?" You say calmly.

"But-" Axel starts but is interrupted when he sees your calm grin. "F-fine. We'll do it your way."

"Oh my, I wasn't aware you were also in THAT kind of a relationship!" Hess giggles, covering her smirk with her mouth. "I will take my leave for now. Perhaps we shall meet inside later, ja?"

With that, Hess spins on her heed and heads to the hall, a very happy bounce in her step as her retinue swoops in around her, no doubt chastising her for approaching you. Looks like the Reiklanders also weren't totally comfortable with her flirting with you.

"What an odd girl." Tarin grumbles. "I find it a bit suspicious that she's so eager to get close to you."

"I know, right?" Axel shakes his head in confusion.

>I think she's just trying to be nice.
>She probably does have some sort of ulterior motive.
>Other

>>41759703
>this nigga

Breh, Tarin4lyfu

Now get the fuck out.

>>41759717
>>She probably does have some sort of ulterior motive.
>Other
enjoy party with others and try not to fuck up.

>>41759717
>>She probably does have some sort of ulterior motive.

>>41759717
>She probably does have some sort of ulterior motive.

>>41759717
>She probably does have some sort of ulterior motive.

>>41759717
>>Other
"I think she is just naturally nice like that, but I get the feeling she actually does want to talk and her cavalier attitude is her way of hiding that from her own people."

>>41759717
>She probably does have some sort of ulterior motive.

>>41759791
Woops, forgot to add "I think we should see what Parker thinks."

At least if Parker isn't too busy eyeing the maid uniforms, here.

>>41759717
>>I think she's just trying to be nice.

if she was really being sneaky, I think her attempts would come off more offputtingly perfect.

>>41759717
>>I think she's just trying to be nice.

>>41759717
>>She probably does have some sort of ulterior motive.
She wants Roy. And Tarin.

>>41759791
This anon gets it. We should probably check our pockets and make sure that Hess didn't slip us a note or something. That's classic spycraft, and NotNazis are probably all about that classic spycraft.

>>41759717
>>41759791
This

>>41759717
>>She probably does have some sort of ulterior motive.

>>41759855
Good point about the pocket checking for a note. That arm hook she gave us was the perfect move for it.

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>>41759818
Pic related.

>>41759740
You know the fecal is gonna hit the rotary device sooner or later... the only question is when, and how!

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>>41759717
"She probably does have some sort of ulterior motive." You nod your head in agreement as you watch Hess disappear into the crowd. "But I honestly have no idea what it might be."

"Well, you never know until you ask." Parker says with a grin. "Perhaps you should check your pockets."

"What?" You blink as you follow Parker's suggestion, and find something that shouldn't be there. You pull a small folded note from your pocket. "How did this get in there?"

"Spycraft 101." Parker muses as shes snatches the note from her hand and starts reading it. "Ah, this really takes me back..."

>What does the note say?
>...you weren't always a tanker, were you?
>Other

>>41760052
>What does the note say?

>>41760052
>>What does the note say?

>>41760052
>>What does the note say?

>>41760052
>>...you weren't always a tanker, were you?

>>41760052
>What does the note say?

>>41760052
>>What does the note say?

>>41760052
>...you weren't always a tanker, were you?

>>41760052
>>What does the note say?
she wants to defect

>>41760052
>>What does the note say?
>>...you weren't always a tanker, were you?
>>Other
"What, to long nights of infiltrating castles as a maid? So what does it say?"

>>41760115
She wants to do something beginning with the letter "d".

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>>41760115

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>>41760052
>>...you weren't always a tanker, were you?

Hehehe, Tilean OSS, mayhap?

>>41760135
deconstruct?

Disable?

Dinosaurify?

Dehumanize?!
SHE WANTS TO MAKE US A ZOMBIE!?

She's a witch! BURN HER!

>>41760245


Parker confirmed for Tilean Jimmy Patterson?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDb618RaBmo

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>>41760052
You get the sneaking suspicion that Parker wasn't always a tanker, but you feel that this isn't the really the time or place to ask about it.

"Well, what does it say?" You ask, trying to get a peek on the note.

"It says, 'Meet me on top of the North Wall, 10pm. Alone, please!'" Parker smiles. "Ah, it sounds like a covert meeting! Maybe between two star crossed lovers from warring nations?"

"I think you're being a bit too much of a romantic here." Bannon grunts as he steps in. "It's obviously a trap. What better way to sabotage our mission than kidnapping one of our members?"

"She doesn't strike me as the kind of girl that would stoop to that kind of deception." Rock finally gives his input. "But you know, this might be a good opportunity to get some juicy inside info on the Reik group."

"Oooooh, that's a good one, Rock!" Parker nods approvingly.

"S-s-spy on them?" Alfie gasps.

"No way. I'm not going to authorize something like that." Bannon frowns and looks at you. "You're not going near that girl again. You got that?"

You look to Tarin, who merely stays silent, though her grip on your hand tightens. She was always pretty bad at speaking her mind at times like these.

>You're right, it's probably too dangerous.
>Rock's right. This is an opportunity.
>Other

>>41760323
>Jimmy Patterson
>MoH Frontline
Awwww shit, you are now my nigga forever and ever. Frontline was my jam.

>>41760356
>>Rock's right. This is an opportunity.

>>41760356
>>Rock's right. This is an opportunity.
WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?

>>41760356
>Rock's right. This is an opportunity.

Squeeze Tarin's hand back.

>>41760356
>>Rock's right. This is an opportunity.

>>41760356
>>Rock's right. This is an opportunity.
>>Other
"But i will take back up some one i know can stay hidden."

>>41760356
>>Rock's right. This is an opportunity.
"Just imagine how impressed Colonel Sawyer will be, sir, when you report insider Reik intel." And look at Parker for her patented help.

>>41760323
>>41760357
Allied Assault is the only MoH game I will acknowledge.

>>41760356
>>You're right, it's probably too dangerous.

Pft. Nah.

She wants something, do it out in the open, I don't give a fuck!

>>41760356

I'll second this: >>41760377

>>41760377
Voting against this.

>>41760356
>Rock's right. This is an opportunity.

>>41760357
Frontline kicked ass, it was more or less an Indiana Jones movie inside a FPS.

I miss WWII era shooters, now its all "modern warfare, operator, stuff" nowadays.

>Rock's right. This is an opportunity.

NO WAY THIS WILL BACKFIRE.

>>41760356
>Rock's right. This is an opportunity.

>>41760356
>Rock's right. This is an opportunity.

>>41760356
>Rock's right. This is an opportunity.
>Squeeze Tarin's hand.

>>41760356
>>Rock's right. This is an opportunity.

Tarin into shadows.

>>41760356
>Rock's right. This is an opportunity.
>Squeeze Tarin's hand.
Setup some back up, maybe a marksman?

>>41760356
>>Rock's right. This is an opportunity.
>no squeezing hands

>>41760356
>>Rock's right. This is an opportunity
Most of the other Reiklanders don't seem to like what Hess is doing. Gregor was especially displeased by it, and it really doesn't seem like he's capable of faking that. Too stiff.

Hess is playing something that the others aren't privy to. Let's get in on it.

>>41760400
Allied Assault was great, but so was Frontline. I also enjoyed Pacific Assault, but to a lesser extent.

>>41760356
>>Rock's right. This is an opportunity.

We're diplomats. Most diplomacy is conducted in off-the-record meetings. She's asking for an off-the-record meeting, and has shown good faith so far. We need to know what the unofficial Reikland position is, so that both sides are able to "put on the show" when the "real diplomacy" starts.

>>41760377
This.

Also, have Tarin shadow us at the meeting. If Hess spots her, Tarin's presence can be dismissed as Hess making her jealous. Plausible deniability.

>>41760356
>Rock's right. This is an opportunity.
>Squeeze Tarin's hand
Gotta remind Tarin that she is and always will be #1.

Medal of Honor Frontline was the shit. I replayed this mission soo many times.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wq3eRXmboC4

>>41760245
I'd rather Tilea have the Minisitry of Ungentlemenly Warfare.

>>41760500
Are break any trust of a possible alliance

>>41760597
Ah yes, back when games had actual soundtracks and we killed Nazis. Good times.

Why can't we have another WW2 game again? No attachments, just base gameplay. Focus entirely on the balance between the weapons. It would be awesome.

>>41760400
"Remember that Operation Overlord is the most complicated operation that the Allies have yet attempted. In my experience, when things get complicated, things go wrong."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NGjd86Dxoc

>>41760529
Tarin is our driver. Of course she's number one. However, we mustn't forget to sample that scrumptious der Backe-Plan!

>>41760664
Why haven't we seen more WW1 games? There are plenty of things to do instead of just sitting in a trench and waiting for something to shoot at.

You could do night raids, or go to other parts of the world that had fighting that isn't in Europe.

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>>41760356
You don't say anything back to Tarin either, and instead give a reassuring squeeze of her hand to let her know that you got her message. Tarin's face still remains rock solid is it always is, but you can tell that she acknowledges your response. You then turn to Bannon and give him a hard stare.

"Sir, I think Rock's right. It's an opportunity to get some valuable intel." You say flatly. "Hess is going through great lengths to reach out to us, or at least me, so we at least should give her a chance."

Bannon glances at Rock, and then at Parker who nods. Parker's approval seems to clinch it, as he sighs and turns back to you.

"All right, fine. I'll authorize it. But I don't feel comfortable with you going alone. you should at least have somebody watch your back."

"Are you sure about that? You might spook her if they're caught." Alex warns.

>I'd like (specify) to tag along.
>I think it's better if I go alone.
>Other

>>41760739
>>I think it's better if I go alone.
We can totally handle ourselves.

>>41760739
>>I think it's better if I go alone.
"No worries sir, I can run really fast if I need to."

>>41760739
>>I think it's better if I go alone.

>>41760739
>I think it's better if I go alone.

>>41760739
>I think it's better if I go alone.
Worst come to worst we beat people.

>>41760356
>Rock's right. This is an opportunity.
>Squeeze Tarin's hand.
Politics is a dirty business. The more chances we get to understand our enemy before being forced to deal with them, the better.

Also, Tarin's always gonna be our number one.

>>41760739
>>I'd like (specify) to tag along.
Parker. We need experience watching our back and if anyone can cover us without causing an incident it's her.

>>41760739
>>I'd like (specify) to tag along.
Tarin can keep outta sight.

>>41760739
>>I think it's better if I go alone.

>>41760734
because that's what the bulk of WWI was; that and it's hard to glorify was it was one massive bloody fued europe got sucked into. Far from the "righteous" crusade of WW2

>>41760739
>>I'd like (specify) to tag along.
Tarin

>>41760739
>I'd like Tarin to tag along.
If this Tarin's anything like the others, she sure as hell knows how to keep a low profile. We should always be prepared for the worst.

>>41760739
>I'd like (specify) to tag along.
Tarin or Parker

>>41760792
This.

>>41760739
>I think it's better if I go alone.

But make sure Tarin and Rock are on standby just in case

>>41760739
>I think it's better if I go alone.

Go alone means go alone. If you're going to do spy shit, do it right.

>>41760739
>>I think it's better if I go alone.

Squeeze Tarin's hand again. Hess knows the score. Try to have Tarin within screaming distance if at all possible.

>>41760830
>do it right.
You mean with somebody watching your back in case something happens?

>>41760739
>>I'd like (specify) to tag along.
Tarin

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>>41760804
Pic very related. Killing WWI Germans was "business". Killing Nazis, especially SS, is good family fun!

>>41760739
>I think it's better if I go alone.

>>41760739
>>I'd like (specify) to tag along.
Tarin

>>41760739
>I think it's better if I go alone.

>>41760739
>I think it's better if I go alone.

But I also expect Tarin to follow us anyway so...?

>>41760739
>>I think it's better if I go alone.

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>>41760830
Well, we are dressed for the part already...

>>41761197
Do we need a not-Scottish accent?

>>41761224
Only if it makes Tarin's cheeks turn rosy red and her eyes avoid meeting ours.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myoVLMnKw2M [Embed]

>>41761595
James Bond is small time. MacGyver has the true spycraft. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O50bOf_Z2cg

I couldn't find the clip I wanted but this is from his James Bond episode.

>>41761631
I just love this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTWEh2mcdsg

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>>41760739
"I think it's better if I go alone." You say. "It wouldn't help to risk spooking her before we can get anything useful."

"Are you sure about that?" Tarin frowns. "We don't know-"

"Tarin, I'll be fine." You assure her. "And don't try following me secretly. I know when you try to do it."

"...fine." Tarin concedes.

"Well now, come on, we still got at least a couple of hours till the meet, so let's try to enjoy the party!" Rock says cheerfully, pushing you all forward towards the door. Up ahead, you see Lord Artois standing at the doorway.

"You lot certainly took your time." Artois sighs. "Come along."

You're quickly ushered in past a number of heavily armored guards, who give each and every guest a sharp, discerning look. However, they do nothing more than stare at you under their steel masks as you pass by.

"Don't mind them. They're mostly there just for show." Lord Artois tries to assure you.

"I'm sure." Alex gives a cautious glare at the guards.

The moment you enter the hall, you're almost blinded by the sheer opulence of what you see. The walls are lined with gilded gold ornaments, stone statues of beasts and massive murals and paintings depicting past battles and victories. The floors were ivory white tile, purer and brighter than the freshly fallen snow of the mountains. In the center of the hall, the dance floor was a single slab of dark stone, polished so thoroughly that it reflected everything above it with a perfect mirror sheen. You at firest nearly thought it was a fountain until you saw party guests actually walking on top of it.

(cont)

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>>41761713

And up above was a massive glass dome, decorated with the soft glow and the stars and moon hanging in the sky.

"Must be good to be a king." Rock whistles.

"How the hell do they afford all this?" Axel gasps.

"So pretty..." Alfie mumbles, eyes wide with awe.

"Hey, what's with that line?" You ask, pointing to a large queue of nobles and knights lining up under a large flight of stairs.

"Well wishers coming to pay their respects to the King." Artois explains, pointing to the top of the stairs, where you see a massive throne decorated with gold swords, lances, and shields. It was easily three times the height as the man sitting in it, adorned in royal robes and ceremonial armor with a large, jewel encrusted crown sitting atop his head.

"Traditionally, paying our respects is the first task to undertake upon arrival." Artois explains, but gives a sly grin. "But in my many years, I've learned to just wait until the line thins out. Feel free to take advantage of the refreshments or the dance floor while you wait."

"All right! Time to see what royal food tastes like!" Axel grins.

"Heh, maybe I should find a dance partner." Rock muses and nudges your shoulder. "What are you gonna do, Kid?"

>I'm gonna go meet the King.
>I'll check out the dance floor.
>I'm going to get some food.
>Other

>>41761728
>I'm going to get some food.
Royal food sounds good. We didn't get much of that in the mountains.

>>41761728
>>I'm going to get some food.
Try not to drink too much.

>>41761728
>>I'll check out the dance floor.

>>41761728
>>I'm going to get some food.

Delicious. Hope it wont taste like shitty rich people food!

We're going to get kidnapped by a fucking naziloli, god damn it /tg/. On the plus side, BJ is going to cameo and blow everything up, saving us.

>>41761728
>>I'm going to get some food.
"Let's see if these backwoods taste buds can appreciate royal dining!"

>>41761728
>I'm going to get some food.

>>41761762
It would at least save us from the obnoxious waifuing.

>>41761728
>>I'm going to get some food.

>>41761728
>>I'm going to get some food.
Soldiers have their priorities.

>>41761728
>>I'll check out the dance floor.

>>41761791
no... no it will not.

>>41761791
>being kidnapped means routelocking

Not really.

In fact, if that is implied, the bitchfit will be immense.

>>41761838
>I'll check out the dance floor.

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>>41761728
>I'm going to get some food.
FUD

>>41761791
I doubt those waifufags will stop, regardless of anythung that might happen.

>>41761856
Why'd you link that to me?

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>>41761728
>>I'm going to get some food.

They have hamburgers, hot dogs, and apple pie here, right?

>>41761728
>I'm going to get some food.
Always eat before combat.
>>41761762
We haven't been kidnapped yet. So we should prep for the inevitability.

>>41761728
>>I'll check out the dance floor.

Let's have a dance with Tarin.

>>41761838
Indeed, especially since it's Tarin getting screwed over (again)

>>41761874
...I don't have a clue. I really don't. How the fuck did that happen?

>>41761923
The only time I can think of Tarin getting screwed over was in VMQ2 where it was actually her daughter, not Tarin.

Tarin actually lucked out in the aftermath of the original VMQ, hooking up with Ramirez. Ramirez is dreamy.

>>41761923
I know I'll have plenty to complain about if she does get screwed over in favor for the Reiklander. I mean, for god's sake, she's basically only made pretty eyes at us, has no prior history with us and is *with the god damn enemy.* There is no point in pursuing her.

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>>41761941
It was that fucking Gregor!

Don't trust that nazi SHIT!

DEATHSHEAD! WILHELM!

Wanted to mention that Merc is doing a decent job with the details. Even though the players don't usually pay too much attention to the scenery, Merc has some nice descriptions.

>The moment you enter the hall, you're almost blinded by the sheer opulence of what you see. The walls are lined with gilded gold ornaments, stone statues of beasts and massive murals and paintings depicting past battles and victories. The floors were ivory white tile, purer and brighter than the freshly fallen snow of the mountains. In the center of the hall, the dance floor was a single slab of dark stone, polished so thoroughly that it reflected everything above it with a perfect mirror sheen. You at firest nearly thought it was a fountain until you saw party guests actually walking on top of it.

Typo notwithstanding, of course. Keep up the good work, Merc! That extra bit of spit and polish is why this anon stays up until 0400 for your threads.

>>41761984
You mean besides Hess being an interesting looking character that people like that we don't already know from every other Merc quest? People need to cool their jets on pushing Tarin so hard.

>>41761728
>>I'm going to get some food.

>>41762006
I love it. I also thought that the mirror sheen might not be the best idea, what with all the dresses. Or it might be THE best idea, depends on how you look at it.

>>41762047
Depends on how small the dress is.

>>41762047
My first thought was ROYAL SWIMMING POOL PARTY and then I enlarged the image.

>>41762034
Anon...Roy already admitted to Rock that he likes Tarin more than a sister. Its not even people are pushing it, its fucking in character at this point. Suddenly changing gears to Hess cause you want to be different would be off.

>>41761986
>"It has to be some kind of large, organized group."

>"Like the Nazis?"

>"That would be retarded."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3xXPLxybvU

>"Gentlemen, we... are Nazis!"

>>41762075
Reinforcing the popular opinion does not make it correct.

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>>41762084
But

are they heathens?

>>41762127
fuck of you child molesting cultist jewish knockoff.

>>41762109
I'm not. Look, take away all the posters and just look at the narrative. Roy and Tarin may as well already be an item.

>>41762034
>>41762075
Exactly this. We'd have spent all this time leading Tarin on only to suddenly drop her for a stranger. That just seems shitty to me.

>>41761964
I get the feeling Merc likes to basically one up Tarin in various quests only exceptions were VMQ1 (where things were pretty even save for Karla having a slight advantage; wound up with Ramirez), Cyberidol (wasn't a really major character at all)

Lucina lucked out in GBFQ (possible OT3)

But in everything else they were upstaged by some other girl (often using a popular basis)

>>41761984
Yeah her interest seems solely to stir up the pot IS style and Flagantly intentional.

>>41762034
You mean what has happene in various other quests time and time again.

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>>41762140
>projecting this hard

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>>41761728
"Me? I am going to get some food." You say. "I haven't eaten anything at all."

"I will have Willem show you to the feasting tables." Artois nods to his squire, who immediately snaps to attention.

"At once, my Lord!" Willem says obediently as he steps forward. "For those of you that desire to feast, please follow me!"

You see that in addition to you and Tarin, Axel and Alfie split off to join you while the others seem to start meandering around to mingle with party guests. Bannon seems to stick with Artois, talking with him about a subject you can't really hear. Parker looks to be stalking the servant girls, furiously scribbling notes with a very odd and concerning look on her face. You guess that even the professional and well trained Parker had her own quirks.

Meanwhile, Rock seemed to be hitting it off with a few of the servant girls, wooing them with his natural charm. Alex seemed content to hang back to keep an eye on Rock's escapades, though you could tell Rock's partner was getting a bit uncomfortable with the curious glances of guests of both sexes.

Finally, Willem brings you to the "feasting table", and you could immediately tell they were not exaggerating anything when they said it was a feast. Food of all kinds lined a massive oak table, ranging from meats, exotic fruits, and pastries of all kinds.

(cont)

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>>41762301
"The king gathers the finest cooks and ingredients from all across the continent." Willem says with a bit of pride. "Anything you appetite desires, you will find here."

"I can see Axel has already gotten started." Tarin nods to your fellow tanker, who was cramming as much food as physically possible on his plate.

"Yep, one of everything as always." You chuckle.

You try to get a well balanced meal. Some slices of turkey, a cut of beef or two, some salad, one of those adorable little pink cupcakes that probably had enough sugar packed into it to power a small child for weeks. Tarin naturally let her mountain roots show by stocking up on as much meats and sweets as possible. It was kind of disturbing to see steaks and sausage links sharing space with cakes and desserts, and even moreso when they started rubbing against each other.

>Encounter roll time!
>roll 1d20

Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>41762316
i hate encounter rolls

Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>41762316

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>>41762316

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>41762316

>>41762331
God, that was close. We're not getting poisoned today!

I hope.

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>41762316

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>41762316

>>41762341
The night is still young for food poisoning for the rest of the tournament week.

It's not going to be very pleasant inside Clementine, for a while.

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>>41762127
Indubitably.

>>41762142
>>41762149
>>41762159

The "will they or won't they get together" dynamic is a very strong one. Let's not throw that away too soon. Roy and Tarin are childhood friends who now depend on each other every time they go into battle together. Roy does NOT want to hurt Tarin emotionally, especially since as the VT's commander he is responsible for the mental health of his crew. Any kind of relationship between them has to be very carefully handled, which only adds to the suspense of "will they or won't they". Precisely because this is such a delicate balance is why I think it is most worthy of being pursued. Maintaining a healthy relationship with Tarin is vital to Roy's survival and effectiveness in combat.

It's an incredibly delicate balance, but if it works out, Roy and Tarin could become a "battle couple". For those who don't know what that is:

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/BattleCouple

However, given Merc's comments about Tarin being secretly lewd, I also have to admit that I am rather attracted by an even more complex option. The greatest challenge for Roy Powers would not be maintaining a healthy relationship with his childhood friend, but maintaining a healthy web of respect and affection between multiple battle-hardened VT-trained women who are constantly vying for his affections!

>>41762363
If shit decides to hit the fan, we can always use spent tank rounds to store any......bodily waste.

>>41762370
Gotta agree with this. Fraternization can cause issues in the chain of command, but I think it's worth it for the potential drama alone.

>>41762341
>>41762363

>Hey, Frank just died.

>WHAT!?

>Yeah, drank some icena poison.

>What? I gave that to that kid! From Tilea!

>Wait, did you grab the icina, and not the icena? Because one icena is the poison, icina is the aphrodisiac

and then Roy and Tarin and Hess and Parker and Alex all fucked for the entire night

>>41762370
>>41762405
Maybe but it seems like an excuse to have some harem cheap drama bullshit, like that whole shit with Jess in SW89, which pissed off many readers.

>>41762441
There's more girls than guys so it's still the cool kind of group sex, at least.

>>41762463
Could've worded that better... I should've specified that I supported the *former* scenario, not the latter harem option.

>>41762441
What about Axel? Why don't you want to pound pussy with your bro? Especially when it's his twin sister you're dealing with! Talk about rude!

>>41762463
It pissed off like, two people, one of which is angrily posting about it right now.

>>41762463
Jess was annoying as hell though I like harem hijinks

>>41762463
Assuming your talking about Frank's sister Jess? I don't remember her being involved in any harem stuff in the quest? All she did was show up a few times, annoy us in whatever quest she was showing up in at the time, then slink off back to the Japanese palace where she was thankfully far, far, far away from us.

>>41762500
>Why don't you want to pound your bro?
FTFY

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>>41762316
You honestly had to give the cooks credit, those guys knew what they were doing. Somehow, the turkey wasn't dry at all and was full of flavor. The steak practically melted in your mouth and the desserts were sweet enough to put your whole body on edge, but not overly sweet to make your eyes water.

You turn back to Tarin and notice she's filling up a second plate.

"Really, Tarin?" You raise an eyebrow.

Tarin counters your eyebrow raise with her own.

"You're really going to pass up free food of this quality?" She asks simply.

"Point." You say as you grab some roast beef and sprinkle horseradish on it. REAL horseradish, not that creamy goop most restaurants pretended was the real deal.

However, as big of an eater Tarin could have been Axel always had her beat. You were pretty sure he was on his fourth plate. Normally, you'd chastise him over table manners, but at this point, it was miracle enough that he was still using plates and utensils at all.

Meanwhile, you see Alfie largely not touching anything.

"You're not hungry, Alfie?" You ask, wiping some sauce off the corner of your mouth.

"W-what?" Alfie suddenly snaps out of her trance and gives you a nervous look. "O-oh, no, I'm not really that hungry..."

You do note, thought, that she keeps stealing glances at the dance floor, or more specifically, the couples that were dancing on it.

>Just ignore it for now.
>Suggest Alfie find a partner.
>Other

>>41762316
>Tarin naturally let her mountain roots show by stocking up on as much meats and sweets as possible. It was kind of disturbing to see steaks and sausage links sharing space with cakes and desserts, and even moreso when they started rubbing against each other.

>Tarin
>steaks and sausage links
>rubbing against each other

Maximum lewd confirmed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3R-B2lXCAQA

>sharing space with cakes and desserts

Harem route option unlocked?

>>41762500
>Alex =/= Alfie

Dude.

>>41762542
>Suggest Alfie find a partner.
You need to get out more.

>>41762542
>>Suggest Alfie find a partner.
DAILY REMINDER THAT TWINCEST IS WINCEST

>>41762542
>Suggest Alfie find a partner.

>>41762542
>>Suggest Alfie find a partner.
Suggest Rock's VT guy/girl/thing/person. Perfect chance for an observational experiment.

>>41762542
>Suggest Alfie find a partner.
>>Other
Slip her some vegetables and a little wine. Then onto the dancefloor she goes!

>>41762542
>>Suggest Alfie find a partner.
"if you cant find anyone i will dance with you."

>>41762546
Wait, is Alfie not in there? I just assumed since it was naming all the girls it would name Alfie.

>>41762542
>>Suggest Alfie find a partner.
>Other
offer to be her partner if she wants.

>>41762542
>Suggest Alfie find a partner.
>If it'll make her feel better, we could dance with Tarin next to her for a set or two?

>>41762542
>>Suggest Alfie find a partner.

>>41762542
>Suggest Alfie find a partner.

>>41762579
>>41762542
I'll second that.

>>41762542
>>Suggest Alfie find a partner.

She should do what she wants.

>>41762592
I didn't name all the girls.

That science chick wasn't in there.

Plus, Alex is an Alex. Who knows what gender they really are. Mystery box.

>>41762672
Egan doesn't count, she's not in this arc.

>>41762699
>implying

But anon, don't you know?

She's a traitor!

She has supplied Hess with a drug that will render us unconscious and vulnerable to suggestion and hypnosis!

And she is here, watching from the shadows

Sleeper agent, get!

>>41762772
And your sure that wasn't just an aphrodisiac?

>>41762801
Sir, I'll have you know, it takes a specialized drug to induce a state that would make you susceptible to suggestion, and a mere aphrodisiac isn't it. This isn't your cheap hentai, sir!

>>41762818
There really is no sure fire aphrodisiac. I mean there are plenty of foods that kinda do that but they depend on the person so yeah. Kinda depressing.

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>>41762772
Yandere mode activate! Form of... MAJOR INTERNATIONAL INCIDENT!

>>41762872
ok you can fuck of right now with that yandere bullshit.

>>41762844
Well, not in reality.

Though plenty of drugs can set you into a state like that, if you can get your hands on them.

It still won't make you do jumping jacks whenever a cute girl says hippopotamus. Even if it is the best sex you've ever had.

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>>41762542
You carefully approach Alfie, and take a spot right beside her.

"You really want to dance?" You ask her simply.

"N-no! Nothing like that!" Alfie shakes her head rapidly, though you can tell she's backpedaling hard. "It just... looks... really interesting...."

"You're not doing a very good job of hiding it." You chuckle and nod to Axel, still gorging himself. "Besides, it looks like your brother is going to be occupied for the time being."

"Well, I don't want to just leave him-"

"Alfie, at least on this night, you can do what YOU want." You sigh. "You don't need to always cling to your brother."

"M-maybe." Alfie mumbles and shifts around uncomfortably. "B-but who would dance with someone like m-me?"

>Plenty of single guys out there. Just ask one!
>Willem should be a safe enough choice.
>Heck, I'll dance with you if you want.
>Other

>>41762898
oh no I don't much care for hypnosis but how is the legality on those things anyway. the aphrodisiacs I mean.

>>41762924
>Heck, I'll dance with you if you want.
bros don't let other bros little sisters dance with strangers.

>>41762924
>>Plenty of single guys out there. Just ask one!
But if you are still worried.
>Willem should be a safe enough choice.

>>41762924
>>Heck, I'll dance with you if you want.

>>41762924
>>Other
Alex

>>41762924
Alex! This purpose of this experiment is to see which dancing role he/she/it takes when dancing with a female.

>>41762924
>Plenty of single guys out there. Just ask one!
>Heck, I'll dance with you if you want.

>>41762924
>>Willem should be a safe enough choice.

>>41762958
>Other (Alex)
Canceling my initial vote. Go for Alex.

>>41762939
>oh no I don't much care for hypnosis but how is the legality on those things anyway. the aphrodisiacs I mean.

Sleeper agents are no joke, man! That indoctrination!

Well, you can get an aphrodisiac effect from certain drugs just based on your reaction to them, or how it alters your perception, but for the most part, it's either really nasty, or not legal.

Basically, don't use them. Highly addictive substances for a wildly varying set of results.

>>41762844
Fear not, Anon. In this world, legged tanks are considered an excellent form of heavy armor support and Reikland has also created zombie armies! Oberon's magic aphrodisiac isn't beyond the range of possibilities!

>>41762988
honestly it cheapens the victory of getting in that girls pants.

>>41763008
meh.

>>41763008
*Sigh.*

You know, we've had Merc characters go from villains to heroes (i.e. Karla), so does that mean we can have a character pull a face-heel?

>>41762924
>>Plenty of single guys out there. Just ask one!
if she fails but she must muster the courage first
>>Heck, I'll dance with you if you want.

>>41762924
>Other
>Alex

They would be too cute together, and I don't think Alex would break Alfie's heart by fobbing her off.

>>41762924
>>Willem should be a safe enough choice.
if you dont feel comfortable then
>>Heck, I'll dance with you if you want.

MERC, WE'RE TAKING THIS TRAIN OFF THE RAILS

CHOO CHOO

So, uh, what's wrong with Alex? The guy/girl/whatever's barely seen any screentime. This is a golden opportunity for them to shine.

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>>41763021
>honestly it cheapens the victory of getting in that girls pants.

>tfw I wasn't suggesting it was for use on the girls

>>41763065
You mean the golden opportunity for an observational experiment.

>>41762924
>Willem should be a safe enough choice.
Based Roy is best wingman.

>>41763082
Exactly.

>>41762924
>>Plenty of single guys out there. Just ask one!
let her try first then
>>Heck, I'll dance with you if you want.

>>41762924
>Heck, I'll dance with you if you want.

>>41762924
>>Willem should be a safe enough choice.

I think it's true and shouldn't we be dancing with Tarin?

>>41763118
We're eating, being notSister's wingman, and then probably meeting the king.

>>41763118
We *should* be.

>>41763118
Yes, we should be.

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>>41763133
Do you think the King has a strong, independent daughter that dreams about wanting more out of life instead of being in the castle, and sings songs straight out of Disney?

>>41763161
And it's not like we can leave her on the dance floor if we start with her...

>>41762924
Alex

>>41762924
>Plenty of single guys out there. Just ask one!
>Heck, I'll dance with you if you want.
>Ask Alex. For Science.

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>>41763185

>Disney songs

Are we talking "strong-willed BRING HONOR TO MY FAMIRY" type songs, ditzy "life's too short and I need to experience what's out there" songs, or "BITCH IMMA LET IT GO" type songs?

>>41763298
Thinking more along the lines of the 2nd one.

>>41763298
>Mulan, Rapunzel, and COLDERELLA respectively?

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>>41763077
Pic very related.

>>41763298
>tfw the song "Let it go" isn't a song about being independent, it's about rebelling against authority and parental figures.

Welp, it's official, Frozen is the shittiest Fight Club ever.

>>41763431
No shit it's the worst fight club. Everyone talks about it!

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>>41763354

Three for three--good on ya.

Though she'd probably be more like pic related.

>>41763476
Soulless?

>>41763462
Anon

Let it _.-

>>41763185
>Disney

This is armored war against legions of undead, brains-in-jars driving scuttle-crab Vertical Tanks, and whatever Gregor is. She might arrive singing Disney, but we'll have her screaming Sabaton after a tour of duty with the Tilean Devil Dogs!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7NSUFDHFgg

Did Merc pass out?

>>41762924
"Heck, I'll dance with you, if you want." You offer.

"R-really?" Alfie blinks. "B-b-but aren't you with-"

"Don't worry about it, one dance doesn't mean we're married!" You laugh and turn over to Tarin. "Hey Tarin, you okay with me dancing with Alfie a bit?"

Tarin just silently shrugs.

"Yeah, see? She doesn't see any issue with it." You assure Alfie.

"Um... Um..." Alfie slaps her cheeks to gain some composure before taking your hand. "O-okay, I'm ready!"

You and Alfie walk together to the dance floor, while you look for a good opening to slip in. Thankfully, at this early hour in the ball, there's not a lot of dancers on the floor, so its easy to find a large gap where you could maintain a good measure of distance away from the other dancers, not only because you weren't too confident in your own dancing skills, but also to lessen any anxiety Alfie might feel.

"You know the steps, right?" You ask her.

"Y-yes." Alfie nods. "The basics."

And just like that, the two of you go into synch, matching your steps with the music as you do a slow dance around the floor. And for one of the few times you've seen it, Alfie seems to be really enjoying herself. There's a large smile on her face and she's seem to have completely forgotten all of her worries.

However, all is not well. One thing Parker and Tarin had taught you beforehand as prep for the ball was to be able to survey your surroundings while you danced. You do a slow 360 degree spin and scan the crowd around you. Unfortunately, you see a pack of about four young noble kids giving you the stink eye.

>Just ignore them.
>Go confront them.
>Signal Tarin and Axel to "handle" it.
>Other

>>41763689
>>Just ignore them.
Who cares about some brats?

>>41763689
>>Just ignore them.

Focus on the dance partner.

>>41763689
>>Signal Tarin and Axel to "handle" it.

>>41763689
>>Just ignore them.

>>41763689
>Just ignore them.
Hey we are with one of our own factions girls, whats their problem?

>>41763689
... Ugh. I'm out.

>>41763689
>Just ignore them.
I should sleep now.

>>41763689
>>Signal Tarin and Axel to "handle" it.

Let our wingmen handle it--we're showing an insecure girl a good time right now.

Please don't tell me I'm the only one feeling like a deathflag is being erected for Alfie

>>41763689
>>Just ignore them.

>>41763689
>Signal Tarin and Axel to get ready to "handle" it, but only if they actually start doing more than glaring.
>Just ignore them.

>>41763689
>Just ignore them.

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>>41763689
>>Just ignore them.

>>41763716
What seems to be the problem, anon?

>>41763799
To be frank, a lack of narrative cohesion. We went through all this trouble to pick out a dress just for Tarin, on top of all the development her and Roy's relationship got before then. After all that, we just brush our chance to dance with her aside? I just can't see Roy picking Alfie as a dance partner when there were so many other options. He never really showed much interest in her before.

I just want some consistency, is all.

>>41763820
I'm sorry the votes didn't go your way, better stop reading all quests that have more players than just you yourself

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>>41763689
You decide to just ignore them. After all, all they're doing is just giving you the stink eye. Unleashing Axel, or god forbid, Tarin, on them would be a bit overkill. You focus on not stepping on Alfie's feet, and manage to get to the end of the song. All of the dancing partners on the floor then separate, with the men bowing and the women curtsying, and you and Alfie follow suit.

"Thank so much, Roy." Alfie says with a smile. "It really means a lot dancing with me like that."

"All I do is serve, milady." You say jokingly.

"A-anyways, I better make sure Axel doesn't choke himself again." Alfie kisses you on the cheek and trots off. "Good luck!"

You glance up at the clock. It was 9 o'clock, so you still had plenty of time before having to meet Hess. You also notice the line up to the throne has grown considerably shorter.

"So where to now?" Tarin asks as she walks up to your side.

>How about a dance?
>Pay your respects to the King.
>Find (specify)
>Other

>>41763820
This isn't really anything romantic anon. Just a friend helping her dance.

I do agree that before the night is done though we dance with Tarin.

>>41763689
>Signal Tarin and Axel to "handle" it.
Oh boy... grab the pop-corn

>>41763842
>How about a dance?

>>41763842
>>Pay your respects to the King.

>>41763842
>How about a dance?

>>41763842
>>How about a dance?

>>41763842
>>Pay your respects to the King.
Might as well make a good impression.

>>41763842
>Pay your respects to the King.

>>41763842
>>Pay your respects to the King.

>>41763842
King time. That needs to be done before Hess since we don't know how long that takes.

>>41763842
>>How about a dance?

I get a feeling if we don't do this now we won't ever get to do it here/tonight.

>>41763842
>>How about a dance?

>>41763842
>Pay your respects to the King.
Then
>How about a dance?

We picked out her dress and her suit. Let's make some memories and cut a rug before the mayhem begins!

>>41763884
I agree, this is clearly our last shot.

>>41763842
>>Pay your respects to the King.
We really need to do this before we lose track of time tonight. Business before your waifuing pleasure.

>>41763891
>implying that won't bring a night to an end due to narrative casuality

>>41763842
>How about a dance?
It's the least we can give her.

>>41763842
>How about a dance?
Post yfw next song is an idoru song.

>>41763891
It clearly states we still have plenty of time.

>>41763914
Plenty of time before hess, not the king.

>>41763842
>>Pay your respects to the King.
We're diplomats, remember. Gotta be smooth.

Why can't we have both?

>>41763842
>>Pay your respects to the King.

>>41763842
>>How about a dance?

>>41763990
Because it's rather hard to ballroom dance while standing in line.

>>41763990
Because this is a lazy decision made by people afraid of any possible loss of waifu time.

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>>41763842
You walk up to Tarin and offer her your hand with a smile.

"Been waiting long for you turn?" You grin.

"Of course not." Tarin says unconvincingly. :Just keeping an eye out for you."

"Sure thing." You take Tarin's hand. "We still got time, so how about a quick dance in the meantime? Besides, I think we're under good care, here."

You motion to the crowd around you, where your platoon seems to have taken up positions at all major points in the hall. Artois and Bannon were hanging out at the stairs under the throne, at the head of the hall. Alex was just hanging out near the entrances, while Axel and Alfie were at the feast table at the rear. Rock was across from the entrances, still hitting it up with the lower class ladies, while Parker was actually nowhere to be found. With that sort of spacing, there was nothing that could escape your team's eye.

"I suppose you already have an eye on the Reik party?" You ask Tarin.

"They're in line to pay respects to the King." Tarin points up the stairs, and sure enough, you see Gregor in his signature black uniform standing on the stairs, waiting patient for his turn. Behind him was Hess, who was fidgeting like an impatient child.

"Heh." You grin.

"What's wrong?" Tarin blinks.

"Nah, it's nothing." You shake your head and gently pull Tarin to the dance floor. "Come on, the music is going to start."

>Just do a simple, slow dance.
>LET'S TANGO
>Other

>>41764105
>>LET'S TANGO
Time to go the full 9 yards.

>>41764105
>LET'S TANGO
Show me ya moves.

>>41764105
>>Just do a simple, slow dance.

>>41764105
>LET'S TANGO


Dance from the Mountains. The one that looks like war and sex!

>>41764105

>LET'S TANGO

there's a tango, 500 tangos ahead, behind the tango

>>41764105
>>LET'S TANGO