>>43782764
[REMOVE] Over-chan

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I wince as Theresa squeezes my hand EXTREMELY tightly. She's just staring at that calling card that I found, and she does not look in any way pleased about it.

"I can't fucking believe that he actually had CARDS printed out," Theresa says through clenched teeth. "Of all the arrogant, pompous..."

For a second it looks like she's about to crumple the card into a ball, but instead she lets the hand she's holding it in drop limp to her side.

"Hey," I say with forced cheerfulness. "At least now we have a name!"


>we should probably take that card with us
>we should probably put that card back where we found it

>>43782819
>we should probably take that card with us

>>43782819
>we should probably take that card with us

>>43782819
>>we should probably take that card with us
Evidence! Let's have Char sniff it for a scent trail!

>>43782819
>we should probably take that card with us

>>43782819
>we should probably take that card with us
See if Char and get a scent lead with this,

>>43782819
>we should probably take that card with us
>>43782967
Not a bad idea

>>43782819
>we should probably take that card with us

No reason not to. Although I don't suspect Char could get much in the tracking department through the overwhelming smell of smoke on this thing.

>>43782819
>>we should probably take that card with us

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>writing

"...yeah," Theresa mumbles. "Not much to go off, though."
"Well we have that card too," I say. "And if we're lucky, maybe Charlotte'll be able to pick up a scent from it."
"That'd be nice," she sighs. "But you're right, at least this is better than nothing."

And we're one step closer to stopping this guy from burning down any more buildings!


>let's get out of here before the place comes down on us
>let's look around some more

>>43784095
>>let's get out of here before the place comes down on us

>>43784095
>let's look around some more
one last look for clues.

>>43784095
>let's get out of here before the place comes down on us

>>43784095
>let's look around some more

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>writing

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Turtle is sleeping post best girl.

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Best girl posting.

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Why does the turtle have such bad taste?

>>43784660
>>43784684
Kindly refrain from spamming up my thread with such garbage.

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>>43784737

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"Might as well get the hell out of here before the place comes down on us," Theresa says.
"Huh? We're not gonna look around for more clues?"
"Well I kinda doubt we'd be able to find anything more direct than this," she holds up the calling card. "And my other self's yelling at me right now about putting you in any more danger than is actually necessary, so..."

Well it's not like I actually -want- to be stuck in this creepy place any more than I have to.


>[1/?]

>>43784847
>[2/2]

Being careful of every step we make (both to avoid falling through the floor or leaving footprints), the two of us backtrack our way through this charred-out husk of a mansion and finally return to sweet, wonderful fresh air.

"Mission complete, I guess," Theresa says with a long sigh. "You ready to get the hell out of here?"


>look for the cat that charlotte controlled
>regroup with the real charlotte

I LOVE NICOLETTE

>>43784949
>regroup with the real charlotte

>>43784949
>regroup with the real charlotte

>>43784949
>regroup with the real charlotte
>>43784737
Why are you hating on Sakura so much? Or is it too ecchi for ya?

>>43784949
>Real charlotte

>>43784949
>>regroup with the real charlotte

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I let Theresa lead the way as we make our way around the side of the mansion (and the hole that served as our entrance) and back to the front lawn.

"...huh?"

Once the street's back in view, I notice Charlotte standing on the sidewalk just outside the police tape... and she's talking to a middle-aged woman.

"Looks like she found a friend," Theresa says with an amused smile.


>rejoin the charlotte (without being too suspicious, of course)
>wait until the conversation's over to rejoin the charlotte

>>43785549
>>rejoin the charlotte (without being too suspicious, of course)

>>43785549
>Stay hidden near Charlotte. Listen in. It’s not eavesdropping because she knows where we are.

>>43785549
>wait until the conversation's over to rejoin the charlotte

>>43785549
>>wait until the conversation's over to rejoin the charlotte

>>43785549
>wait until the conversation's over to rejoin the charlotte

>>43785549
>wait until the conversation's over to rejoin the charlotte

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>>43785668
I see some oppai!

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"My father bought one of the hotels downtown," Charlotte says to the lady, "and that's where I've been staying for the past few months."
"Oh, really?" the woman laughs. "Hotels are fun for a few days at a time but I don't know if I'd be able to take -living- there for any prolonged period."
"Yes," Charlotte nods, "I feel the same way. Especially since I have several animals that I look after and they really need more space than what I can provide for them even in the suite I have now." she sighs.
"Ahaha, I can imagine!" the woman nods knowingly. "I couldn't imagine cooping my cats up in anything smaller than a house!"
"I was thinking about purchasing a mansion in a neighborhood like this one, but now I don't really know."

Charlotte points to the charred remains of the mansion that we just snuck in and out of.

"What happened here, anyways?" Charlotte asks. "Faulty wiring?"


>[1/?]

>>43785891

"That's what I thought at first," the woman replies, "but on the news they've been saying that it's arson."
"Really?" Charlotte gasps.

She's really good at faking surprise.

"Not just arson, but -serial- arson," the woman says. "This is like the third or forth house that's burnt down in the past week."
"Wow," Charlotte's eyes widen. "I guess I should hold off on househunting until after they catch whoever's responsible then."
"That'd probably be for the best," the woman sighs. "I can't imagine how awful it would be to settle on a house only to have it burn down just as they handed the deed over to you."


>[2/?]

>>43786208
>[3/3]


"Anyways, I'm sure you haver better things to be doing than chatting with an old lady like me so let me stop holding you up," the woman laughs. "It was nice meeting you, though!"
"Likewise," Charlotte replies in a most ladylike fashion.

With that, the lady finally walks off down the street and leaves Charlotte alone.

"You should be clear now," Charlotte says, looking right at me and Theresa. "So you can go ahead and- nngh!"

Charlotte winces as Theresa turns off her ability.

"Sometimes I really hate Synapses..." she sighs while rubbing her temples.


>report our findings
>ask the charlotte if she found anything

>>43786288
>>report our findings
Don't see why we cant just do both.

>>43786288
>>report our findings

>>43786288
>>report our findings
This is the sort of vote I consider useless.

>>43786288
>report our findings

>>43786288
>report our findings

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>writing

>>43786288
>report our findings
I finally get to participate in a thread! Being sick is suffering but at least I don't have to get up at 5:30 for work today.

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"I think you'll be happy to know that your suffering wasn't for nothing," I say to Charlotte.
"The card, right?" Charlotte asks.

Just as I remember the fact that she's been watching us this while time, the crow she was using as a spy camera hops off Theresa's shoulder and flies away.

"Yup," Theresa says, holding it up. "Dunno how the hell the cops didn't get to it first, but here it is."

Finally letting go of my hand, Theresa reaches into her pocket and brings out a small plastic sandwich bag. She then places the card inside it and hands it to Charlotte.

"Since it's probably not the best idea to hold it with your bare hands and I doubt my latex gloves'll be able to handle those nails of yours."
"How thoughtful of you," Charlotte replies.


>[1//]

>>43786288
>"Sometimes I really hate Synapses..." she sighs while rubbing her temples.

... Does Theresa's power delay only the sensation of the Synapse or the actual physical event of the Synapse?

>>43786531
Theresa's power flat-out prevents detection until she turns off her ability. Once she does, a Branch holder's brain is able to pick up on her presence and a Synapse happens at that moment.

>>43786553
So she could go on-off-on-off-on-off with her powers and just give everybody a bunch of headaches?

Could that be used as a form of offense against another branch user?

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>>43786507
>[2/2]

"Do you think you can maybe pick up the scent of the guy who left it?" I ask.
"Dunno..."

Charlotte opens up the bag's seal and holds it close to her face.

"...no, all I can smell from this is smoke and ash."
"Figures," Theresa mumbles. "But at least we have the asshole's name."
"Faceless," Charlotte says while peering at it. "I think I've heard of someone being called that before..."

With an intense expression on her face, Charlotte twirls a lock of her hair around her finger while craning her neck around. This continues for maybe a full minute before she finally gives up and lets out a long groan.

"I -know- it's familiar," she says, "but I can't put my finger on where exactly I've heard the name. Sorry, Theresa."
"It's fine," Theresa mumbles.

She seems pretty dejected.


>theresa should hold on to the card
>I should hold on to the card
>charlotte should hold on to the card

>>43786615
Oh shit she could make them think they're outnumbered.

>>43786621
>theresa should hold on to the card
This is her show.

>>43786621
>>theresa should hold on to the card
Its her nemesis, so she gets to hold to the props.

>>43786621
>>charlotte should hold on to the card
I just feel like even though Theresa has every reason to have it we shouldn't give it to her.

My gut instincts for these things sucks though

>>43786691
>I just feel like even though Theresa has every reason to have it we shouldn't give it to her.
Weird. I have the same instinct. Something like "There is no way anyone would trace the card and uncover Theresa’s identity, right? Right!?

>>43786621
I do not care who gets it. Theresa if she wants it, I suppose.

>>43786621
>charlotte should hold on to the card

I really don't want Theressa to go out in the costume and for someone to find the card on her or something stupid.

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>>43786615
>So she could go on-off-on-off-on-off with her powers and just give everybody a bunch of headaches?
If she wanted to be a jerk, yeah.

>Could that be used as a form of offense against another branch user?
The worst it could really do is headaches, and there's also the potential of Theresa wearing herself were she to try such a thing.

Just like Cecile's she's got a limit to how much she's able to use her power in a given day. It's just that it never really comes up since it's a simple on/off thing.

>>43786628
>Oh shit she could make them think they're outnumbered.
This is pretty clever though.


>writing

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"Here," Charlotte hands me the card.
"Hm?" I glance at it. "Why're you giving this to me?"
"You're the one who found it, right?" Charlotte shrugs. "It's only fair that you hold on to it."

I guess I -am- the one who spotted it in the first place.

"Eh," I pass it over to a surprised Theresa. "This's Theresa's show and her secret nemesis so she should be the one to keep it. Besides, I wouldn't even know where to keep the thing."
"I suppose not..." Charlotte shrugs.
"Umm, thanks," Theresa says with a faint smile.
"Just don't get any ideas like making calling cards of your own, -Oscar-," Charlotte says to her.

Theresa simply rolls her eyes in response.


>[1/?]

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>>43786865

"What about you," Theresa slides the card into her hoodie's pocket. "Did you find anything with that cat you bodysnatched?"
"As a matter of fact," Charlotte smiles, "I did."
"Really?" my eyes widen.

I have no idea what she could've found nut any clue is a good clue!

"The fire started right around where you two snuck in," Charlotte says, taking my hand in hers. "around the mansion's service panel."
"Okay?" Theresa shrugs.
"Well instead of starting there and slowly spreading from there, you can see that it spread around the entire exterior of the building at a steady rate while also increasing in intensity where it started."

Please don't tell me that this guy has a walks-through-walls-and-controls-fire Branch.


>[2/?]

>>43786773
A lot of Suika lately. Has Iori done something to piss you off?

>>43786980
last I saw her she went commando on us.

>>43786943
>[3/3]

"So what," Theresa turns towards the house," they used a propellant?"
"Looks like it," Charlotte nods. "Obviously most of what was placed on the house itself burned away, but some got on the grass surrounding it so I was able to get a clear bead on its scent."
"Nice," I say.

So even though we weren't able to get Faceless's scent from the card he left, Charlotte's got whatever chemical he used to set everything on fire! Great!

"I'll have Rhaccy pick up some of the grass that the propellant got on and then ask other animals to look out for it," Charlotte says. "With any luck, we'll be able to catch him before he sets anything else on fire."
"Uh, wow," Theresa says. "You really don't have to go this far just to help me out, but I definitely appreciate it."
"I -do- owe you my life twice over now," Charlotte replies. "So even though you've tried to steal my girlfriend away from me on more than one occasion," she squeezes my hand, "and are currently romantically entangled with someone who I absolutely can not stand, I can't help but consider you a friend."

And there goes the jealousy that I can't really say I've missed.


>let's get the hell out of here
>let's snoop around some more

So are we ever going to address the fact that Sun-Mi knew Leo, or did CC not figure that out yet? Cause I'm looking through the archives and it's pretty obvious...

>>43787046
>let's get the hell out of here

>>43787046
>>let's get the hell out of here
I doubt we can figure out anything more.

>>43787046
>let's get the hell out of here
Ask Char who that lady she was chatting to was.

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>>43787132

"And even though you -did- steal Cecile away from us," Theresa replies, "you've also done plenty to make her happy and keep her safe so I can't say that I dislike you either."

With nothing left to do here, Charlotte calls up a cab to pick us up from the corner that we were dropped off. Maybe ten minutes later, it arrives and the three of us file in. And through all of this, Charlotte doesn't let go of my hand a single time.

Hooray for jealousy?


>tell the theresa that irene was hoping to do stuff with her today
>kite matters take precedence over girlfriend matters

>>43787218
>>tell the theresa that irene was hoping to do stuff with her today
We'll leave it up to Theresa to decide which matters more.

>>43787218
>tell the theresa that irene was hoping to do stuff with her today
Yeah, let her make her mind up

>>43787218
>>tell the theresa that IRene was hoping to do stuff with her today
No reason to withhold this information

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>>43787218
When oni-waifu discovers the turtle with idol waifu.

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Inside the taxi, I find myself sitting in between Charlotte and Theresa. Charlotte's messing with her phone with one hand while resting the other on my thigh (pretty embarrassing), while Theresa leans against the window, apparently deep in thought.

"Theresa?" I turn my head towards her.
"Hm?" Theresa mumbles without changing her position.
"Before we left, Irene mentioned to me that she was kind of hoping that she could hang out with you today."
"...she did?"

It looks like that's enough to actually grab her attention.

"Yeah," I nod. "And since we didn't spend too long out there, I was thinking that maybe it's not too late to do whatever with her. If you wanted, I mean. I'm not trying to pressure you or anything."
"........." Theresa leans back against the car window. "I guess I can make time."

This relationship is just like my plants, I shall tend to it until it blossoms into something beautiful. Hopefully.


>the charlotte's probably busy with this crap so I'll just go home
>ask the charlotte to join me back home
>go with the charlotte as she does charlotte things

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>>43787358
>>go with the charlotte as she does charlotte things
Let's spend some quality time with our gf.

>>43787358
>Ask Charlotte if she still wants to meet Mina, now that we didn’t take some much time.

If she does, let’s bother the parents while they are still here!

>>43787358
>go with the charlotte as she does charlotte things

>>43787358
>go with the charlotte as she does charlotte things

>writing

>>43786507
>latex gloves
AKA the ones that can still leave a finger print.

>>43786943
>nut

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"Charlotte, you okay with having the taxi drop Theresa off at my house?" I ask.
"It was already going there to drop -you- off," Charlotte replies. "Why would I have a problem with paying less in fare?"

There goes that "guilt" feeling again.

"Just wondering, is all," I shrug. "Since I'm gonna be tagging along with you instead of going home myself."
"Of course," Charlotte laughs to herself. "Were you planning on spending the night too?"


>yeah, why not
>no, it's kind of awkward to do since my parents are in town

>>43787536
>no, it's kind of awkward to do since my parents are in town

>>43787536
>Probably not.
>So, you still on for meeting Mina?

>>43787536
>no, it's kind of awkward to do since my parents are in town

>>43787536
>>no, it's kind of awkward to do since my parents are in town

>>43787536
>yeah, why not
Pussies!

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>>43787568
It can't be helped, CC is casual.

>>43787591
>>43787132
Who is cuter bride?

>>43787621
The turtle's old and busted waifu.

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"As much as I'd like to," I mumble, "it'd be kind of awkward to explain to my parents when I got back home."

Suddenly my parents being in town seems like a double-edged sword.

"...oh," Charlotte flashes a pained smile. "Yeah, I'd rather not be confronted by your mother about -that-," she says.
"I ought to be alright as long as I make it home at the end of the day though," I reply. "So you're stuck with me until then."
"That's something that I'd never complain about," Charlotte laughs.


>bring up the mina
>the charlotte is mine and mine alone

>>43787650
>bring up the mina

>>43787650
>bring up the mina

>>43787650
>>bring up the mina
We can have more Charlotte only time when dad and mom aren't here.

>>43787650
>the charlotte is mine and mine alone

>>43787691
>not charlotteing charlotte's charlottes in front of them

>>43787650
>bring up the mina

That's it for tonight's thread, folks. Though the decisions made in this thread seem minor, they have much more of an effect on upcoming events than one would think.

The next thread will be on either Monday or Tuesday night. It was going to definitely be the former, but Flash isn't airing this week and I might feel like being lazy. Haven't decided yet.


and now for questions

>>43787733
On a scale of 0 to jelly, how jelly Char is feeling?

>>43787733
Thanks for running!

>>43787733
Thank you for the thread.

>>43787733
I assume Tree of Life does try to avoid having multiple Irenes in the same town at the same time?

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>>43787733
Who is best idoru and why is it Hibiki?

>>43787733
Just want you to know I'm loving the Carina stuff.

>>43787733
Will Cecile ever manage to get the gains or is she doomed to have noodle arms and no abs?

>>43787733
How do you think your waifu's would interact?

>>43787830
*waifus'

>>43787827
Everyone can get the gains, they just need proper diet and exercise.

>>43787733
When will Char establish dominance in front of Cecile's family?

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>>43787498
>>latex gloves
>AKA the ones that can still leave a finger print.
Depends on the thickness of said glove.
good thing Theresa took the only thing she actually touched with her.

>>43787621
>Who is cuter bride?
Both of them.

>>43787702
>>not charlotteing charlotte's charlottes in front of them
Hey now. Cecile may be a massive pervert but she's not really an exhibitionist.

>>43787780
>On a scale of 0 to jelly, how jelly Char is feeling?
Charlotte's around a six right now since her girlfriend spent a decent amount of time holding another girl's hand and now she's being denied the promise of overnight sexings.

>>43787801
>I assume Tree of Life does try to avoid having multiple Irenes in the same town at the same time?
Yeah, standard practice is to try and assign different instances as far away from each other as possible. When operating in America, the Tree of Life tries not to have more than one Irene even in the same state.

>>43787811
>Just want you to know I'm loving the Carina stuff.
Greatly appreciated. You can expect more tomorrow if I don't end up running a thread.

>>43787827
>Will Cecile ever manage to get the gains or is she doomed to have noodle arms and no abs?
The quest for stamina and abs is ongoing, but she's probably always going to have noodle arms since she doesn't really work them out much at all.

>>43787830
>How do you think your waifu's would interact?
Suika would probably get on Iori's nerves through being overly friendly and goofy and drunk.

>>43787841
>When will Char establish dominance in front of Cecile's family?
Never.


And now I pass the hell out. Thanks for playing!

For further questioning:
http://maouzenigame.tumblr.com/

Game production blog:
https://studioarchelon.wordpress.com/

>>43787873
>now she's being denied the promise of overnight sexings.
We can lewd her during the day.

>>43788137
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz1ex78QeQI