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Post by Superficial on Jul 3, 2016 3:56:23 GMT
+1 Reader. I can't even choose a favorite character because all of them are so awesome.
> Geoff and Ralph: Access the Situation.
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Post by grubleafeater on Jul 3, 2016 5:13:54 GMT
>Acolyte:You know what, fuck it. You are now Darth Vader. Grasping Hand Rick's throat. Apply as much lift as you can.
>Rick:Actually kinda get off on it until you remember that you're in public.
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Post by tailortf on Jul 4, 2016 3:09:56 GMT
>Rick: Cuff him.
Gil: Dude, what the hell?! Gil: This is a really weird way to prove your point! ==>
Jones: What are you doing, Rick? Jones: Where did you even get handcuffs?! Rick: Asked my dad for 'em. Rick: Isn't this great?! Rick: Our first arrest in the name of Truth! Jones: What? No! Jones: We can't just arrest random people and say it's "an arrest"! Rick: No, this is a bad guy! Rick: He's connected to those cult jerks from yesterday! Gil: Why, I am outraged! Gil: I have been a proud servant of the Church for all my life and NEVER have I had such slander directed towards me! Gil: And by an officer of the law, no less! Gil: I have no idea what you are talking about. Gil: I am merely a humble courier. ==>
Rick: Oh, sure, sure. Rick: Then why are you... Rick: ...hanging out with THEM?! ==>
Jones: Who are you pointing at, man. Jones: Ain't no one there. Rick: I- what?! Jones: Come on, Rick. Jones: Just because I can't physically see doesn't mean I can't tell what's what. Jones: I went over this like a million times before. Jones: See, everything has a certain amount of magic radiating- Jones: Ah hell, you're not listening. ==>
Rick: But...but they were right there! Rick: He pointed at them! Jones: Yeah, sorry about that, sir. Jones: You know how it is, he found something new to obsess over and now he's connecting it to everything. Gil: Well, I simply do not know what that man is talking about. Gil: The only person I currently have as my client is this young lady right here. Gil: Isn't that right, Francine? Gil: Tell this gentleman how good of a courier I am to you. Frankie: Oh yes, good ol' Gil is wonderful! Frankie: He delivers medicine to my sick mother when I can't find the time. Frankie: Does it free of charge, too. Gil: Aw, I just can't stand to see the poor dear in pain. >Geoff and Ralph: Assess the situation.
Geoff: Who IS that guy? Ralph: That's the guy! Ralph: That's the guy from yesterday I told you about! Geoff: No, no, I got that. Geoff: I mean the other guy, the cape guy. Ralph: Well, I don't know who that is. Ralph: Don't think I've seen him around the tower before. Ralph: Maybe he's some bigwig? Ralph: Like a general or something, hence the cape. Geoff: I don't think generals wear capes. Geoff: MacLarren doesn't wear a cape. Ralph: MacLarren's a captain. Ralph: And he's retired. ==>
Acolyte: I'm sorry, could you guys keep it down? Acolyte: We're kinda trying to not draw attention over here and you're being a little loud. ==>
Acolyte: Sorry about dragging you down here, Sister Embers. Sister Embers: You did not drag, you pushed. Sister Embers: I am certain you know I do not enjoy being pushed. Sister Embers: Both by you specifically and in general. Acolyte: Yeah, but those guys were gonna see us! Acolyte: And then they'd tell everyone that we're supposed to be the bad guys here and we'd never get any peace. Sister Embers: Fair point. Sister Embers: Though if you hadn't interrupted me, they would not have told anything to anyone ever again. Sister Embers: You could have even helped. Sister Embers: You are sometimes inventive. Sister Embers: Instead of standard practical applications, how about using your grasping hand spell for impromptu strangulation in combat? Acolyte: ...I don't think strangling someone is very nice. Sister Embers: I don't see what that has to do with anything. Acolyte: Wait, I think Gil is getting them to leave. ==>
Jones: Again, super sorry, man. Jones: We'll get out of your hair now. Jones: Come on, Rick, let's go check out the festival. Jones: We're going to the tower anyway, might as well. Jones: I'll get you an ice cream or something. Rick: Don't think for even a second that this is over. Rick: I'll come back later and I WILL get to the bottom of this. Gil: Yeah, whatever you say, dude. Gil: Go gel your hair some more. ==>
Frankie: So, not that I care, but who did we just lie to? Gil: Eh, hell if I know, some pricks. Gil: Probably could've talked and straightened the whole thing out, honestly, but what the hey. Gil: If you can lie, you lie, that's my rule of thumb. Gil: Anyway, you got the disguises? Frankie: Hell yeah, like a whole bag of holding. Frankie: C'mon, I'll show you. ==>
Acolyte: Hi, Frankie. Frankie: Oh hey, it's you two again. Frankie: Yeah, somehow I figured this was about you when Gil called me up yesterday. Frankie: Well, long as you don't do that fire hand thing again, we're cool. Sister Embers: I make no promises. Frankie: Come on, you guys can change in the back. ==>
Gil: Damn, nice haul. Frankie: Yeah, security around the charity clothes bin is a joke. Frankie: You can just take whatever you want. Acolyte: Wait, these are charity clothes? Frankie: Don't worry about it, dude. Frankie: I picked out clean ones. Frankie: Most of them were clean anyway, we're pretty strict on what you can donate. Acolyte: No, I mean, don't other people need these more than us? Frankie: Well, it's not like I'm giving you all these clothes. Frankie: I'll put the rest back after you pick something. Frankie: You guys are kind of a charity case anyway, no offense. Frankie: Anyway, what kinda thing are you going for? Frankie: Clerics? Frankie: Purplecoat nerds? Frankie: Just a couple of truth-loving schmoes? Frankie: Anything's a step up from what you're wearing right now, honestly.+1 Reader. I can't even choose a favorite character because all of them are so awesome. Thanks a ton! Hope you continue enjoying the story.
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Post by Curris on Jul 4, 2016 7:08:54 GMT
You know what? Try purplecoat nerds. They seem to have good access, but no one really pays them much attention.
If you try a regular Truther, they might ask you to do stuff, and that'd be a hassle. But the purplecoats? Who even knows what they do? Accountants? Just look busy.
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Post by grubleafeater on Jul 4, 2016 7:35:01 GMT
>Goddammit, Embers beat you to the idea of strangling someone with the Hand. Now you'll have to be REALLY inventive.
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>Just HOW hard can a Grasping Hand squeeze? You might be able to, ah, squeeze a certain something if anything's ever really REALLY threatening you. At least, shall we say, anything male.
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Post by Superficial on Jul 4, 2016 19:12:15 GMT
> Purplecoat all the way.
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Post by zanyoracle23 on Jul 5, 2016 19:29:33 GMT
> Check the pile for sunglasses or anything similar for Sister Embers to wear.
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Post by tailortf on Jul 7, 2016 6:02:19 GMT
>Purplecoat all the way.
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Acolyte: Does it look convincing? Gil: Yeah, you look like you could be nerding it up with the best of them. Gil: Nice touch with the glasses. Gil: You see alright in those? Acolyte: Yeah, they don't really have lenses. Acolyte: What's your disguise going to be? Gil: A disguise? Gil: And ruin my branding? Gil: Please. Gil: Besides, I can talk my way into anywhere I want without dressing up like a clown. Acolyte: Hey, come on, that's not very nice. Gil: Nah, I don't mean you. ==>
Sister Embers: I am quite displeased with this. Acolyte: Wow, Sister Embers, you actually put on something else? Sister Embers: No. Sister Embers: However, I am still unhappy. Sister Embers: Color changing spells take a very long time to remove from your clothing. Sister Embers: In addition, I believe these sunglasses are dirty. ==>
Frankie: So out of all three of you, only one guy actually dressed up in something from the pile. Frankie: Meaning I dragged all this clothing all the way here for no reason. Frankie: That's...just great, you guys. Real great. Gil: Ah come on, don't be that way, Frankie. Gil: Alright, let's head out to the festival. Frankie: You realize you totally owe me a drink now, right? Gil: Yeah, yeah, we'll talk about it. Frankie: "We'll talk about it" meaning "no", right? Gil: Pretty much, yeah. Gil: To the festival! ==>
MacLarren: ...and in conclusion, I'd like to once again welcome you folks to the spring equinox festival. MacLarren: Great to see such a huge turnout, though I figure that was inevitable. MacLarren: After all, who doesn't like to get drunker than hell for an actual reason, however thin? MacLarren: I kid, I kid. ==>
MacLarren: We've got lots of great people who've set up a lot of great shops in and around the tower. MacLarren: I hope you'll give 'em a visit. ==>
Gil: Dang, I can't believe we missed MacLarren's speech. Gil: He's got jokes, usually. Gil: Well, whatever. Looks like a lot of good stuff around today. Sister Embers: Indeed. Sister Embers: And while the crowd is distracted by their pointless entertainments, we can sneak in and complete our mission. Gil: What, already? This festival is going all day. Can't we do it later? Gil: Come on, Frankie, let's go find some booze. Gil: Maybe I actually will get you that drink. Frankie: Sorry, man, no drinking or capers for a little while. Frankie: My mom's gonna be watching me like a hawk. Acolyte: Your mother is a member of the Church too? Frankie: You have no idea. Frankie: Here she comes. ==>
MacLarren: Alright, guys, I'm just about done. MacLarren: I'm gonna be handing the stage over to the leader of the Church, a close personal friend, and just an all around stand-up gal. MacLarren: Please give it up for the Lady Truthbearer! Truthbearer: Thank you, captain. Truthbearer: Excellent speech as always, though I'm not sure that joke about the drunk chef and the piano was very family friendly. ==>
Acolyte: Wow, your mom's the Truthbearer?! Frankie: Trust me, it's not as great as you think. Frankie: I try not to tell people. Gil: Yeah, right. Gil: You brag about it all the time, dude. Sister Embers: Please concentrate, gentlemen. Sister Embers: The crowd has been distracted. Sister Embers: Now we require a plan to set into motion.
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Post by grubleafeater on Jul 8, 2016 2:23:32 GMT
>Does Embers know any illusions? Something suitably flashy and dangerous looking would do. You know, to distract the GUARDS who are far more important and undistracted than the crowd.
>Frankie:Ask the Acolyte's name. After all, you know literally EVERYONE else here's name, and besides, he is kinda cute.
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Post by ProfessorLizzard on Jul 8, 2016 22:31:55 GMT
>Have a backup distraction of your own at the ready, just in case
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Post by Curris on Jul 9, 2016 0:33:53 GMT
As a backup distraction, you still have a very angry golem somewhere in Portalspace. He'll have to come out. . . eventually.
Acolyte, what about your parents? What's the story there?
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Post by smuchmuch on Jul 9, 2016 21:33:25 GMT
> Getting the golem out of dropspace would be a very good distraction indeed although it'd probably be better kept out for if/when things inevitably go SNAFU. besides you probablydon't want to attract too much attention on yourself by casting magic.
> ...You litteraly, somehow, apparently have the daugther of the freaking truthbearer in font of you. You could 'take her hostage', hell, she could probably just get you inside no problem ad no one would question it. She could litteraly introduce you to the truthbearer and then you could trick her (okay given our average charisma, not the best plan here, just mentioning the possibility)... not saying you have to act on it right now but it's still one hell of an ace up your slevve, just think of the freaking possibilities here...
> ... Say, if the daughter of the Truthbearer went into an 'accident' or a row, something harmless but flashy and loud, that would get her dear mother attention and that in turn quite a few people attention, wouldn't it ?
>Look around the market for something you can use.
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Post by Superficial on Jul 9, 2016 23:05:05 GMT
> Those food stands look interesting.
> I mean, what sort of food is that top hat guy even selling over there?
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Post by randomwriter on Jul 9, 2016 23:15:56 GMT
Isn't the top hat guy working with you?
Either way, he seems dapper.
Recruit him, or try portaling the angry golem next to the truth bearer!
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Post by tailortf on Jul 10, 2016 15:18:25 GMT
>Look around the market for something you could use.
Sister Embers: Now then, the best thing to do may be to explore further options in the area. Sister Embers: Thief, acolyte, examine the perimeter and return to me with a description of any possible exits. Sister Embers: I shall peruse my memory for any spells which may be useful in this situation and- ==>
Sister Embers: Ah. Sister Embers: Naturally. Sister Embers: I really must stop shutting my eyes while I speak. ==>
Acolyte: ...ew. Acolyte: What is this stuff? ==>
Frankie: Hell if I know. Frankie: Death Watcher food is weird. Acolyte: Death Watcher? Frankie: Yeah man, never heard of Death Watchers? Frankie: The really tall pitch black guys? Frankie: Like good ol' Koth over there. Acolyte: No, I've never really seen one. Acolyte: What's the deal with them? Acolyte: They look a little creepy. Frankie: No idea. Frankie: I think they're meant to be some kind of magic guys? Frankie: Anyway, point is they're not really all there mentally. Frankie: Koth's been setting this "stand" up every year and the "food" hasn't gotten any better. Acolyte: ...I think I might eat this later. Frankie: I wouldn't recommend you eat it ever. Frankie: Tried some of it a couple years ago and it did NOT taste like something humans were meant to eat. Frankie: I hear it makes a pretty sweet lamp if you pour it in a glass bowl though. ==>
Sister Embers: Thief, what are you doing? Sister Embers: You are not being paid to stand around consuming beverages. Gil: You're not paying me at all, I'm just doing this because I'm curious about you guys. Gil: And even then, I'm not just standing around, I'm doing surveillance. Gil: Check it out, looks like we got more problems than we thought. ==>
Gil: Added security for the festival. Gil: Don't suppose you've learned the passwords for these guys? Sister Embers: Of course not. Sister Embers: The passwords we acquired yesterday are used with golems on higher floors of the tower. Sister Embers: We shall have to do something about these gentlemen on our own. >Have a backup distraction.
Gil: Okay, okay, I got it. Gil: I know how to get the guards to leave. Gil: Frankie, you go and lead these guys upstairs when I start doing my thing. Frankie: What are you gonna do, man? Gil: I am going to make an ass out of myself in public. Frankie: Oh, dude, again? Frankie: You gotta stop drinking so much. Frankie: I know Hector just keeps increasing your tab instead of cutting you off, but that's no reason to be a public spectacle every year. Gil: No, I'm doing it on purpose this time. Gil: Check it out. ==>
Truthbearer: Of course, while partying is all well and good, we can't forget the true purpose of the equinox. Truthbearer: Ah, the good ol' days. Truthbearer: Used to be the entire Church went up into the mountains during the festival to meditate. Truthbearer: Yes, as always the equinox serves to increase all things magical in the world. Truthbearer: Who knows what can happen during the tumultuous time when the day and the night are- ==>
Truthbearer: HEY! Gil: Hey, thanks for warming them up for me, doll. Gil: Folks, I'd jussliketasay that we've got one HELL of a festival lined up for ya! Gil: Yessir, you guys can all drink yaselves silly! Gil: And stick around for nighttime when we got somethin' for the fellas! Gil: Or for the ladies if ya're into thatkindathing, I dun' judge *hic*! Truthbearer: Oh, Gilligan. Truthbearer: Hour two of the festival and you're already drunk. Gil: I'm only as drunk as yer old! Gil: Okay, no, that- that wash real meanspirited, I didn't mean it, baby. Gil: Come on, let's hug it out. Truthbearer: Okay, that's about enough. Truthbearer: Security! ==>
Frankie: Heh, pretending to be drunk. Frankie: Classic. Frankie: Wish I could stay and see my mom blow a gasket, but what can ya do. Acolyte: You want to see your mom get angry? Frankie: Sure, why not? Frankie: It's funny. Acolyte: I could never laugh at my parents getting upset. Frankie: Yeah, well, your parents probably never need to get taken down a peg. Acolyte: I guess. Acolyte: Well, what about your dad? Acolyte: Do you laugh at him? Frankie: What dad? Frankie: I don't know no dad. Frankie: Anyway, what's with all the personal questions, dude? Frankie: I don't ask you personal questions. Frankie: Don't even know your name yet. Frankie: Let's go. >What about your parents? What's the story there?
Well, it's not much of a story, really. Your parents are just...folks. Sure, they've got some quirks, but they're pretty good at handling you and all your countless siblings. You respect them a lot for that. Maybe you should write them again. It's been a while. ==>
Frankie: Okay, second floor, amazing. Frankie: You know, in retrospect you really could've just come in with me instead of having Gil do the distraction thing. Frankie: I'm pretty popular around here. Sister Embers: Yes. Sister Embers: In fact, we may require your services yet. Sister Embers: Your advanced access to the Truthbearer's keep may be the key to our mission. Frankie: "Advanced access"? Please. Frankie: I can't even go up and talk to her unless it's a holiday. Frankie: And anyway, I'm gonna go take a nap. Frankie: See you dorks later. ==>
Jane: Hello, Francine. Frankie: Oh goddamn- Hi, Janie! Frankie: Happy equinox! Frankie: Not out celebrating with everyone else? Jane: Yes, yes. Jane: Well, that's the life of a supervisor. Jane: In any case, I can't help but notice you and your buddies here aren't in the cafeteria listening to Alice giving the pre-festival briefing. Jane: Why is that? Jane: Why are you instead chatting it away with Geoff? Jane: And Geoff - didn't you say you had a stand this year? Acolyte: I- um- Jane: You know I gave you time off work for- Jane: Hey wait, you're not Geoff. Jane: I've never seen you around before. Jane: Frankie, who is this? Frankie: Oh! Uh... >Frankie: Ask Acolyte's name.
Frankie: Well, this is, um, well... Acolyte: ...Larry. Frankie: Right! Larry! Frankie: He's the new guy, just rolled in from Stonekey or Latchkey or one of those random farming communities. Jane: I was not informed of any new arrival today. Frankie: Yeah, that was probably a clerical error. Frankie: I was just about to get him over to you so you could, y'know, show him around! Jane: *sigh* Fine. Jane: But you better get your butt in the cafeteria this instant. Frankie: Can do! ==>
Frankie: Hey, nice going there, "Larry". Acolyte: Thanks. Frankie: You're just lucky you're cute enough for me to bail your ass out. Frankie: You can't lie for crap, I can tell. Frankie: Well, enjoy the tour. Acolyte: I dunno, uh... Acolyte: ...is it really a good idea for us to split up like this, Sister Embers? Sister Embers: I don't see why not. Sister Embers: It will certainly let us cover more terrain in a shorter amount of time. Sister Embers: You must simply remember to be careful. Sister Embers: Yes, I believe that will work. Sister Embers: You go with this "Janie" and I shall infiltrate this floor. Frankie: Oh man, you get to go to one of our briefings. Sister Embers: Are they of a high quality? Frankie: They're fantastic. Frankie: Like a shining beacon of incompetence. Frankie: And since I'm forced to go now, I guess I might as well show you the way. Come on. ==>
And so our heroes' paths split. We will see all of them, of course. But which one should we pick first?
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Post by randomwriter on Jul 10, 2016 15:44:48 GMT
Hm.
Hmmmmm....
>Acolyte! Or Gil.
>I am torn between watching Gil face security and the truth bringer or the acolyte getting to see a briefing.
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Post by terra on Jul 10, 2016 19:55:50 GMT
>Be Acolyte
>You realize Frankie called you cute right?
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Post by Superficial on Jul 11, 2016 2:56:22 GMT
> Let's see the Misadventures of Gil!
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Post by Curris on Jul 11, 2016 5:35:10 GMT
A) I'm 90% sure that Gil and the Truthbringer are slowly charming their way into each other's lives. Gil likes a lady of wealth and influence. Truthbringer realizes that Gil is a troublemaker, but Gosh Darn It, she want's to *fix* that man. She probably obsesses over how to make him behave well. Gil, for his part, probably would get a chuckle out of dating the Truthbearer, if only because it trolls Frankie so much.
B) Let's watch the Acolyte! He just got "hired" to be a new purplecoat! Which means, unlike the others, he's not trespassing. He has legitimate business to be moving around! In any case, let's get this incompetence train a rolling!
Acolyte --> Mention that you met Geoff. He seemed nice?
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Post by tailortf on Jul 13, 2016 15:12:50 GMT
>Be the acolyte.
You are now the acolyte and oh boy, you sure are kinda nervous. It's not that you don't actually belong to be here and it's not that you're lying to someone you should definitely never lie to. It's just...you have trouble talking to people with such...leader-y qualities a lot of the time. >You realize Frankie called you cute, right?
Well yeah, that IS pretty true. Hey, maybe you're not so bad with girls as you thought. Still no idea what to say right now, though. ==>
Acolyte: So...I met Geoff. Acolyte: He seemed nice? Jane: Yes, I suppose he is. Jane: He just spent a month in Numeralia on a cultural exchange mission. Acolyte: Really. Jane: Yes. Jane: You should read his travel log, it's quite fascinating. Jane: A copy is posted up on the library message board, I believe. Acolyte: Ah. Acolyte: I will...certainly...try to...do that. Acolyte: Yeah. ==>
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Jane: Um, I don't know what Francine told you, but you don't have to wear that amulet around here. Acolyte: I don't? Jane: Yes. Jane: Those things are deadly. Jane: Getting stuck in doors, getting caught in machinery... Jane: I've been sending in requests to the Truthbearer to change them to a simple bracelet or headband for years. Jane: However, it seems people simply do not care about safety these days. Acolyte: Yeah, that...sucks. ==>
Jane: And here we are, top floor. Jane: Well, not really, but this particular elevator doesn't go any higher. Acolyte: It's a little gloomy in here. Jane: That is due to the lack of windows. Jane: Some of our work can be photosensitive. Jane: Also, many of us simply don't enjoy the sun. Jane: Alright, I guess I'm obligated, let me give you a quick tour. ==>
Bluehair: Jane! Thank god you're here! There was an explosion in Alchemy again! Jane: Oh great. Jane: I specifically said to prepare the fireworks the day BEFORE the festival so we could compensate for accidents. Jane: Some people just do not listen. Jane: Alright, I have to go take care of this, new guy. Jane: Just take a look around on your own, I guess. Jane: Don't touch anything. ==>
You're feeling a little in over your head here. For one, you're not really sure what you're supposed to be doing. Sister Embers said to "split up", but there wasn't any actual mention of when and where you'd get back together. ==>
You know the overarching plan is to get to the top of the tower, but wouldn't it be suspicious to just leave immediately? Then again, it'd also be suspicious if you started doing a job and it turned out you didn't know anything about it. You gotta come up with something fast.
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Post by curiousfellow on Jul 13, 2016 15:27:25 GMT
She told you to go look on your own, right? If anybody asks why you wandered off you can just say you got distracted.
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Post by randomwriter on Jul 13, 2016 16:49:46 GMT
>Artifact Storage, or the Break Room sound like good places to start!
>Also, Jane seemed pretty cute. And Bluehair.
>You might like this assignment.
>Make sure to put the thingamabobber on the roof! The one the pretty science lady gave you. That thing, which you can put on the other thing, to absorb energy from the thing, so that it'll do a thing.
>Simple, right?
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Post by smuchmuch on Jul 13, 2016 17:24:51 GMT
>She told you to look around without touching anything so for now it's exactly what you are going to do. take notes if you can, jsut knowing the plan of the technical levels will be of a great help and while you don't know any magic, Sister Ambers does so any details you can get about the security will be usefull
>Elevators, golem repair and artifact storage seems the best things to check out so might as well visit every wing.
>Avoid the break room, people may want to start to chat you up and k now where you come from andh how much you know.
>If you get in a conversation, stick yo your cover storry, listen attentively, talk as little as you can because "you're shy" and "new at this and a little overwhelmed"
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Post by Curris on Jul 13, 2016 17:48:41 GMT
Go to the Library! Always interesting on their own, but you can also grab a book to read/walk with. That makes you look important! Besides, they might have magical training tomes! Learn you a new spell? But then you can work your way higher in the building after you're done there.
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Post by grubleafeater on Jul 14, 2016 1:56:29 GMT
>Learn spells. >Alternately, Golem Repair. See if there's a way to make any golems there yours without anyone being any the wiser.
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