>>2096904
>>We literally just had tea. That's all.

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>>2096904
>>We literally just had tea. That's all.

>>2096904
>>We literally just had tea. That's all.

Curse you Merc, you've caused me to start rewatching all of Macross from the beginning!

>>2096904
>>We literally just had tea. That's all.

>>2096904
>We literally just had tea. That's all.

>>2096904
>>We literally just had tea. That's all.
Mmm, not sure I want Dorothea route yet. Wanna see what the others have going for them. Like Julie.

>>2096904
>>2096904
>>We literally just had tea. That's all.

We're not putting pinup girls on our plane yet, so that should say something.

>>2096904
>>We literally just had tea. That's all.

"Shes old british blood. Having tea is basically having a drink together."

>>2096904
>>We literally just had tea. That's all.

>>2096904
>We literally just had tea. That's all.

>>2096904
>don't worry you'll always be my wing girl

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>>2096904
"We literally just had tea. That's all." You roll your eyes. "You do realize that the Admiral's British, right? Tea is a normal thing."

"Yeah, well, it's not often that she invites someone to drink with her!" Lara winks. "But I get ya, it's probably all just part of the job, right?"

"Right." You confirm. "I'm not sure why you're so interested in all this, though."

"Aaaah, well, I guess I just wanted to contribute some of my own gossip." Lara shrugs, her voice betraying a hint of disappointment.

>Are you jealous or something?
>Trying to protect our dear Admiral?
>Does this happen to have anything to do with that Julie person?
>Other

>>2097075
>>Are you jealous or something?
>do the wall slam to tease her.

>>2097075
>>Does this happen to have anything to do with that Julie person?
???

>>2097075
>>Does this happen to have anything to do with that Julie person?

>>2097075
>>Does this happen to have anything to do with that Julie person?

TIME FOR SOME DECULTURE!!!

>>2097075
>>Are you jealous or something?

>>2097075
>>2097082
This.

Fluster her!

>>2097075
>Does this happen to have anything to do with that Julie person?

Awww I want to tease our wingmate

>>2097075
>Are you jealous or something?

>>2097075
Do et! >>2097082

Although i think there is a military law about dating a person of lower rank. But then i remembered this is in space.

>>2097110
Pretty sure we are of similar rank. And we are also getting with the admiral.

Do we have enough votes to wall slam Lara?

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>>2097075
Okay, so we do seem to have a little of a split with a write in so we'll narrow it down with a runoff vote!

>Tease Lara
>Ask about Julie

>>2097131
>>Ask about Julie

>>2097131
>Tease Lara
Can't we do both?

>>2097131
>>Tease Lara

>>2097131
>>Tease Lara
>>Ask about Julie
why can't we do both?

>>2097131
>>Ask about Julie

>>2097131
>Tease Lara
rather ask her to break the mood after turning her into a red mess.>>2097132

>>2097131
>Ask about Julie

>>2097140
Oh yeah, I'm fine with that.

>>2097131
>Ask about Julie
Obligatory anti-bully squad vote.

>>2097157
We are not a fighter pilot if we don't flirt with our wingmate

>>2097131
>>Tease Lara
THEN
>Ask about Julie

>>2097167
Throw some of that beach volleyball in there too.

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>>2097131
All right, so let's do a quick roll!

>Roll 1d20

>>2097167
>>2097190
Don't forget calling each other with cute nicknames.

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>2097197
Here comes the snow.

Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>2097197

Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>2097197

God fucking dammit

Rolled 19 (1d20)

>>2097197

Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>2097197
So we fucked up?

>>2097197
>>2097212
Does this count?

>>2097216
Harry doesn't have enough SWAG yet.

>>2097225
Damn fucking shame. One off

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>>2097197
You plant your hand on the wall, using your arm to cut off Lara's path and forcing her to stop and look you right in the eyes.

"What, are you jealous or something?" You ask, putting on the best faux charm you could.

Lara pauses and is silent for a second before bursting out in laughter.

"Hahahaha, that's so corny, Cap!" She hollers as she wipes a tear from her eye. "Don't tell me other girls actually fell for that!"

"Well..."

"Nah, don't worry, I don't need to know the answer to THAT." Lara chuckles as she casually ducks under your arm and continues down the hall. You're forced to jog a bit to catch up to her.

"Guess it's also a little silly of me to pester you about the Admiral." Lara sighs.

"You know, I've always meant to ask." You decide to change the subject. "I've noticed you've always been a bit... on edge ever since that Julie girl showed up."

"Huh? What about it?" Lara raises an eyebrow.

"You have a past with her or something?" You wonder.

"I don't want to talk about it." Lara grunts as she picks up her pace.

Now that was... a bit odd.

>Try to press for more.
>You should probably leave it at that.
>Other

>>2097246
>>You should probably leave it at that.

>>2097246
>Try to press for more.
I'm sad. We should try again another time. We will fluster her!

>>2097246
>>Try to press for more.
>>Other
"C'mon, sharing is caring, and I've already shared my side of the story..."

>>2097246
>You should probably leave it at that.

>>2097246
>>You should probably leave it at that.
don't risk it when we rolled shit.

Goddamit I'm pissed we didn't fluster her. Why did you roll so high merc!

>>2097246
>You should probably leave it at that.

>>2097246
>You should probably leave it at that.

>>2097246
>You should probably leave it at that.
She can talk about it when she's ready.

>>2097264
What if she just isn't that attracted to us?

>>2097279
True. Too bad if that's the case. We can keep trying!

Well merc only like single girl routes so this benefits him in the end

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>>2097246
You decide to stay quiet, not wanting to risk putting Lara into a foul mood or anything. Fortunately, you're practically already at the briefing room at this point, so you wouldn't have to deal with any sort of awkward silence.

In the briefing room, you see the normal faces. The Admiral, Karla, and Amy. Kellerman wasn't present, which meant that this was something solely meant for your own little unit.

"Neumann, Williams." Admiral acknowledges your arrival. "Please have a seat so we can begin."

Both of you comply and take a seat. Karla is the first to speak up.

"Well, let's get this started, shall we?" Karla grins. "Considering how well Amy's test run performed in the previous battle, we've seen fit that she's ready for her first public performance!"

Amy remains silent, but still has a bit of a grumpy expression.

"So... a concert?" You raise your eyebrow.

"The people in this sector need to know that NUNS is protecting them, and that they have a galactic idol on their side!" Karla continues with that confident grin.

"So propaganda, basically." You grunt.

"Entertainment!" Karla corrects you.

"Some would say those two are one and the same." Dorothea comments coolly.

"Either way, we can't let this chance to improve the morale of both the military and the civilian populace slip through our fingers!" Karla snaps her fingers and a number of holographic posters and ads showing Amy in her full idol getup appear behind her.

"Is she ready for this?" You ask as you turn your gaze to Amy.

"O-of course I am!" Amy claims, trying to keep a brave face up.

"Don't worry, she performed marvelously in the battle, and this is still her first performance! The crowd will be in a forgiving mood!" Karla chuckles.

>If you put it that way...
>I think it's way too soon.
>Other

>>2097323
>If you put it that way...
Throwing her into the deep end is probably the best way for her to improve

>>2097323
>>If you put it that way...

>>2097323
>If you put it that way...

>>2097323
>If you put it that way...

>>2097323
>>Other
"So, do Lara and I get front row seats or can we do an aerial show to open the concert?"

>>2097323
>If you put it that way...

>>2097323
>>If you put it that way...

>>2097323
>>If you put it that way...
>>2097345
Throw this in too.

>>2097323
>>2097345
Supporting this

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>>2097323
"Well, if you put it that way." You shrug. "So what do me and Lara have to do with all this?"

"Well..." Dorothea leans forward but then pauses. "Perhaps it's better if Karla explains."

"Can do!" Karla winks. "You remember that mysterious person you reported during that little party a while back?"

"Yes." You nod, recalling that waiter that seemed to be stalking Amy. "You found a lead?"

"Well, nothing that strong, but we do have motive." Karla nods and snaps her fingers again. The concert ads melt away to show various pictures and posters of some sort of group.

"They call themselves the "Colonial Freedom Movement', or the CFM for short." Karla sighs. "A bunch of reactionary crackpots calling for unrestricted expansion into Zentradi space."

"But that's suicide." You frown. "It would never succeed."

"Under normal circumstances, yes." Karla nods. "But if they were to have an idol with high fold resonance in their possession..."

And the realization hits you. Amy wasn't a target to these people, but a prize.

"We don't believe they have the resources or the numbers to try anything." Dorothea explains. "But nonetheless, as a precaution, you will be flying air cover over the concert grounds under the pretense that you are providing an airshow."

Amy remains quiet, though still clearly troubled.

>Sounds like a good plan.
>I'd be more comfortable being on the ground with her.
>Other

>>2097409
>>I'd be more comfortable being on the ground with her.

>>2097409
>>Sounds like a good plan.
We ace pilot, sky's where we belong.

>>2097409
>I'd be more comfortable being on the ground with her.

>>2097409
>>I'd be more comfortable being on the ground with her.

>>2097409
>>I'd be more comfortable being on the ground with her.
We spec ops for a reason guys.

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>>2097409
>>I'd be more comfortable being on the ground with her.

We'd rather have Amy model in futuristic underwear rather than leave her unprotected.

>>2097409
>Sounds like a good plan.

>>2097424
Too lewd. Though, I wouldn't mind seeing our romantic interest wearing that.

>>2097409
>Sounds like a good plan.
>Other "You'll have someone on the ground with her to though, right?"

>>2097409
>I'd be more comfortable being on the ground with her.

>>2097469
Julie, Lara, Admiral, or Karla?

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>>2097511
>inb4 ALL of them

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>>2097409
"Speaking frankly, I think I'd be a lot more comfortable being on the ground with Amy." You say resolutely.

"Hm, interesting." Karla nods and smiles. "And what about Lara here?"

Well, it would always help to have an extra pair of trusted eyes on the ground, but you couldn't completely discount the utility of eyes in the sky as well...

>She can handle the air.
>I can use some backup.
>I'll let her choose.
>Other

>>2097522
>>I can use some backup.

>>2097522
>>I'll let her choose.

>>2097522
>I'll let her choose.

>>2097522
>>I'll let her choose.

>>2097522
>I'll let her choose.

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>>2097511
Julie

>>2097522
>She can handle the air.

>>2097522
>>I'll let her choose.
>>I trust my wingmate.

>>2097520
YES!

>>2097522
>>She can handle the air.

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>>2097522
"I trust my wingmate." You turn to Lara. "What would you prefer?"

"I think I'll stick to the air. I'm more comfortable up there." Lara grins and nudges you in the shoulder. "Don't hog all the fun on the ground!"

"I won't." You assure her.

"I'll also be present to oversee things, so you won't be totally alone." Karla winks. "I know a thing or two about ground ops as well!"

"And the Admiral?" You turn to Dorothea.

"I'll remain with the Fleet to oversee matters up here." She huffs.

>Makes sense.
>You should come down with us!
>Other

>>2097574
>Makes sense.

>>2097574
>>Makes sense.

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>>2097574
>>Makes sense.

>>2097574
>>Makes sense.

>>2097574
>Makes sense.

>>2097574
>>Makes sense.

>>2097574
>>Makes sense.

>>2097574
>How long since you have been at a concert last time?

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>>2097574
"Makes sense." You nod and turn to Karla. "So when is this starting?"

"We'll have a rehearsal tomorrow, but the real thing won't happen for a few more days." Karla replies. "So that means you've got a bit more free time!"

"And I trust that you will use it responsibly." Dorothea says simply as she stands up. "Until then you are all dismissed."

>Try to get more info from Karla.
>See how Amy is doing.
>Try to get Lara loosened up with some alcohol.
>Other

>>2097662
Try to get Lara loosened up with some alcohol.

>>2097662
>See how Amy is doing.
She could probably use some encouragement.

>>2097662
>>See how Amy is doing.

>>2097662
>Try to get more info from Karla.

>>2097662
>>See how Amy is doing.

>>2097662
>Try to get more info from Karla.

>>2097662
>See how Amy is doing.

>>2097662
>Try to get more info from Karla.

>>2097662
>>Try to get more info from Karla.
We need to be prepared

>>2097662
>>Try to get more info from Karla.

>>2097662
>Try to get more info from Karla.

>>2097662
Karla, then Amy

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>>2097662
You walk up to Karla before she has a chance to leave, intent on getting more answers from her.

"Cap...?" Lara asks.

"Go make sure Amy's okay." You tell her. "I just have a few more questions."

"Um, sure thing, Cap." Lara nods uncertainly as she heads off after Amy, who makes quick escape from the room.

Dorothea pauses for a moment when she sees you with Karla, but merely adjusts her cap and heads out as well. She was a busy woman, after all.

"Hm? So what do you want to ask me?" Karla asks as she sits on the edge of the table and crosses her legs rather seductively.

"I just get the impression you know more about these CFM guys than you're letting on." You eye her suspiciously.

"Hmmmm, maybe you're right. But that's all you really need to know right now, isn't it?" Karla's sly smile remains unchanged. "I'd be risking my position if I keep giving away information like this freely."

Spooks.

>How about some personal questions, then?
>Try to charm her.
>Try to intimidate her.
>As what her price is.
>Other

>>2097737
>>How about some personal questions, then?

>>2097737
>Try to charm her.

>>2097737
>Try to charm her.

>>2097737
>Ask what her price is.

>>2097737
>Other
You'd be risking your position if missions fail from keeping too many secrets too. Isn't it worse for allies to know too little than too much?

>>2097737
>As what her price is.

>>2097737
>>As what her price is.
Everyone has one, what's yours for this?

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>>2097737
You knew spooks like Karla. The world of espionage was always tit for tat. A trading of favors to one another. Nothing was given away freely, after all, especially when it came to information.

"All right, what would it take then?" You ask. "Not that I've agreed to anything yet."

"Hm, well, there are some matters that are of... personal concern to me." Karla's smile widens just a bit. "Having a skilled pilot like you would be extremely useful."

"Off the books?" You raise an eyebrow.

"Off the books, of course." She confirms, her voice slithering through your ears. "Bear in mind, this is intel I haven't even told our good Admiral here, so it's quite valuable."

Of course, she wants your assistance in some sort of black op in the near or distant future. Not unusual, but still, it made you a bit uncomfortable.

>Sounds like a deal.
>Try to charm some info out of her.
>Try to force some info out of her.
>No deal.
>Other

>>2097774
>>Try to charm some info out of her.

>>2097774
>>Try to charm some info out of her.

>>2097774
>Try to force some info out of her.

Maybe she likes a straightforward man?

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>>2097774
Perhaps you could shift gears and try to charm some info out of her. You didn't really want to put yourself into debt to her, and it was certainly worth a shot...

>>2097774
>>Try to charm some info out of her.

Rolled 3 (1d20)

>>2097807
I'm assuming that we roll.

>>2097807
Cheap pickup lines, ho!

Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>2097807

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>>2097807
"Come on, I'm sure a smart, ruthlessly cunning woman like you doesn't have to worry about such things." You say, trying to persuade her tell you something.

"You must be must extremely foolish or genuinely attracted to think you could just charm the words out of me." Karla laughs heartily. "That's one of the first things we're taught to look out for and resist, after all."

"Well, it was worth a try." You concede.

"Don't worry, I can handle things as needed." Karla grins as she gets back on her feet and casually walks by you. "If there's anything you need to know, I'll be sure to tell you."

And with one last wave, Karla makes her leave.

Damn, she was a sly one. You at first had half a mind to follow her, but you figured that would be a futile move.

>See what the Admiral thinks of this concert.
>Amy is probably going to need some encouragement.
>Let's try to draw a story out of Lara.
>Other

>>2097830
>>Amy is probably going to need some encouragement.

>>2097830
>>Amy is probably going to need some encouragement.

>>2097830
>>Amy is probably going to need some encouragement.

>>2097830
>>Amy is probably going to need some encouragement.

>>2097830
>Amy is probably going to need some encouragement.

>>2097830
>>Amy is probably going to need some encouragement.

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>>2097830
You head over to Amy's quarters, where you see Lara just outside her door, leaning on the wall and arms crossed.

"She lock you out or something?" You ask.

"Something like that." Lara sighed. "Said she didn't feel like talking to anyone and shut herself in."

"You can probably just override the door or something." You point out.

"I could, but that'll probably just make her even more annoyed." Lara shakes her head and then winks at you. "Maybe she'll open up for you."

Hm, she did have a point there. You knock on the door.

"Amy? Are you in there?"

No answer.

>Maybe she really does want to be left alone.
>You should enter anyways, just to be safe.
>Other

>>2097862
>You should enter anyways, just to be safe.

Gotta make sure she isn't out somewhere...but she probably is.

>>2097862
>>You should enter anyways, just to be safe.

Do we need to smash another cockpit canopy?

>>2097862
>You should enter anyways, just to be safe.

>>2097862
>Want to go out and eat some sweets?
We all know what happens if we enter.

>>2097862
>>Other
"Well I guess Lara and I will have to watch that Fire Bomber tour documentary and eat popcorn and ice cream by ourselves..."

>>2097862
Try talking through the door.

Maybe tell her a childhood story or something.

>>2097862
>>You should enter anyways, just to be safe.

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>>2097862
Well, you couldn't say you weren't at least a little suspicious at Amy's silence, especially since she was pretty damn noisy almost all the time. You quickly punch in the override code to the door and make your way inside...

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>2097894

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>2097894

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>>2097894

Rolled 10 (1d20)

>>2097894
I wonder, would catching her in the middle of changing be a nat 1 or 20?

>>2097897
>>2097899
I guess now we get to find out?

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>>2097897
Aww yeah.

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>>2097897

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>>2097897
YAKK DECULTURE!

>>2097908
I'm just glad I got the 20, really. As for the unchanging part....who knows?

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>>2097894
The first thing you notice is that Amy's quarters are pretty damn nice. In fact, they're REALLY nice. Even better than yours! It was practically like a hotel suite with all the luxuries and creature comforts you would expect from. Guess it was one of the perks of being an idol.

The living room was not occupied, but far from empty. You could see a large couch and an even larger TV screen. Beyond, you could see a door leading to what was presumably Amy's bedroom. You cautiously approach it and give it a knock.

"Amy? You in there?" You ask

"Go away." Amy mumbles from the other end.

"Amy, I'm just here to see if you're okay." You tell her. "Are you at least decent?"

There's an awkward silence before she finally responds again.

"...okay, you can come in."

You open the door to see a large, rather soft looking queen size bed, a large, blanket draped over a roughly young girl sized bulge.

"Pressure getting to you?" You chuckle as you sit at the edge of the bed.

"Gee, you think?" Amy responds, her voice muffled through her blankets.

>Try to convince her to come out.
>Just let her stay in her safe space.
>Other

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>>2097908
That's not what I thought happened but if it did...

>>2097912

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>>2097911
>>Try to convince her to come out.
Do we have to sit at the side of her bed, and give her 'dad talk'?

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>>2097912
wtf

>>2097911
>>Just let her stay in her safe space.

>>2097911
>Try to convince her to come out.

>>2097911
>>Try to convince her to come out.

>>2097911
>>Just let her stay in her safe space.

And just let the talk happen there. If we try and pull her out, it could backfire.

>>2097911
>>Try to convince her to come out.
It's perfectly normal to have jitters before a live performance, just stay on target just like an attack run with AAA going off all around you.

>>2097911
>Try to convince her to come out.
Movies and cake. Get her mind off the concert.

>>2097911
>>Try to convince her to come out.

Plane joy ride.

Bring out a trainer, VF-171T. Let her try the stick for abit.

>>2097911
>Just let her stay in her safe space
talking through a layer of fabric is possible.

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>>2097911
Hmmm, it wouldn't do anybody any good if Amy remained cooped up in that little blanket fort of hers. You were going to have to find some way to coax her out.

>Watch some trashy movies with Lara.
>Have a go at the Valkyrie simulators.
>Get a bit of workout/sparring done in the gym.
>Other

>>2097961
>>Have a go at the Valkyrie simulators.

Wonder if they have a Konig Monster setting somewhere...

>>2097961
>>Get a bit of workout/sparring done in the gym.

>>2097961
>Get a bit of workout/sparring done in the gym

>>2097961
>Watch some trashy movies with Lara.

>>2097961
>Watch some trashy movies with Lara.
It'd help her bond with Lara too.

>>2097961
>>Get a bit of workout/sparring done in the gym.

>>2097961
>>Watch some trashy movies with Lara.
Yeah, we could watch the one where WW2 warships return as cute girls fighting alien invaders, or the fantasy one with wizards, elves, combat nuns and the main character NEVER SPEAKS.

>>2097961
>>Get a bit of workout/sparring done in the gym.
Teaching her those moves we promised would probably lift her spirits

>>2097961
>>Get a bit of workout/sparring done in the gym.

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>>2097961
"So I take it that Karla's talk about the CFM got you all worked up?" You ask, patting what you think (and hope) is Amy's head under the blanket.

"...maybe." Amy mutters.

"Well, how about I teach you a move or two just in case someone tries to grab you?" You offer. "You could stand a learn a few more self defense moves."

"I... I guess that could work." Amy pokes her head out from under the blankets. "So like, are you gonna be teaching me the sort of moves that let me kill three guys with a pencil or something?"

Jeez, where does she get these ideas...?

>Of course.
>I was thinking of something a little less lethal.
>Other

>>2097997
>>Of course.

>>2097997
>I was thinking of something a little less lethal.

>>2097997
>>Of course.
>>Once you learn the basics first

>>2097997
>>I was thinking of something a little less lethal.

Won't do you much good if you learn something that could get you into hot water. Plus, a fight should be fought to cripple the attackers before running away to safety.

>>2097997
>>Of course.
>>2098003
This. Can't learn the advanced techniques without covering the basics first.

>>2097997
>>I was thinking of something a little less lethal.

Like twisting people's fingers into knots.

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>>2097997
>>Of course.

>>2097997
>>Of course.
The legend of the Boogeyman lives on

>>2097997
>I was thinking of something a little less lethal.
Before you can learn to kill, you must first learn to not kill.

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>>2097997
"Of course." You nod. "Gotta be prepared for everything, after all.

"Sweet!" Amy's face lights up as she throws off her covers, thankfully still dressed under them. "C'mon! Let's go, then!"

Amy practically drags you out of the room and toward the gym.

"Going on a date already?" Lara teases as she sees Amy dragging you out.

"Nah, just a bit of training." You tell her. "We'll be back soon."

"Guess I'll go check up on the Valkyries." Lara shrugs and walks off.

>Roll 1d20

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>2098025

Time for some training music

Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>2098025

Rolled 20 (1d20)

>>2098025

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>>2098027
here we go!

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>>2098027
>>2098028
So...what now?

>>2098032
I think the 13 will take it?

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>>2098025
You and Amy finally reach the gym, where you activate one of the training drones for the both of you to practice on.

"All right, Amy, I'll teach you a basic, but effective move you can do." You say

"All right, give it to me, Cap!" Amy nods, eager to learn.

"Basically, if someone tries to get at you, a quick strike to the throat is usually the most effective means to take them out." You say, pointing to the training drone's neck. You demonstrate by walking up and inflicting a lightning strike on the neck, forcing the drone to stumble backwards before it regains its balance.

"The throat...?" Amy frowns.

"It's one of the most vulnerable places on the human body." You nod. "Most armor doesn't really efficiently protect it, and it's very sensitive so a hit will cause a person to instantly flinch. Hell, hit them hard enough and you can crush their windpipe and cause them to suffocate outright."

"Huh, really." Amy muses.

"And if you're going up against somebody significantly larger..."

You again demonstrate by striking the drone in the belly, where the solar plexus would be. The drone bends over, simulating a person getting hit in the gut, and then you followup with an uppercut into the throat.

"Quick, efficient, and lethal." You grin.

"I guess I can get that down." Amy nods in agreement.


"Then how about you try a few drills?" You say as you take a few steps back."

"Sure thing!" Amy grins as her hands ball into fists and she readies herself.

>Watch her form.
>Talk to her about her anxiety about the concert.
>You actually don't really know a lot about her family.
>Other

>>2098039
>>Watch her form.

>>2098039
>>You actually don't really know a lot about her family.

>>2098039
>Watch her form.

>>2098039
>Watch her form.
Gotta take training seriously.

>>2098039
>Watch her form.

>>2098043
Plus, we can talk when we take a breather.

>>2098039
>>Watch her form.

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>>2098039
And so you watch Amy perform her drills, relentlessly and mercilessly striking her robotic opponent with swift throat strikes, just the way you showed her.

This goes on for about another hour before Amy finally stops, seemingly satisfied, though also no doubt tired.

"Thanks a lot, Cap." Amy grins as she wipes beats of sweat off her brow. "I really needed to just let off some steam there."

"Hey, I'm always here to help." You reminder.

"I'll keep that you taught in mind." Amy leaps out of the fight ring and starts picking up her things. "Anyways, I guess I should start actually practicing for that concert now. Gotta make sure I got all the notes down, ya know?"

"You go do your thing, kid." You grin.

"U-um, do you want to stick around and listen..?" Amy asks softly, as if she wasn't sure if she wanted you to hear her or not.

>I'll wait for the concert.
>Sure thing.
>Other

>>2098052
>>Sure thing.

>>2098052
>>Sure thing.

>>2098052
>Sure thing.

>>2098052
>>Sure thing.

>>2098052
>>Sure thing.

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>>2098052
"Sure thing." You nod.

The two of you head back to Amy's room. She motions for you to sit down on the couch while she turns on a video on her TV and picks a up a microphone.

"So, uh, Karla said that I had to sing this, and it's a bit cheesy and not really my type of thing but... it's super fuckin' popular."

And then the music starts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1nP2vYO24k

Ah, one of the classics. Definitely a safe song pick, though you guess you couldn't blame Karla for this choice. After all, this was Amy's public debut.

And Amy's rendition of it wasn't half bad, even if she couldn't get her voice up quite as high as Minmay's. You just lean back and soak in the words.

Amy for her part seems to become more relaxed upon seeing your reaction, and her singing quickly starts to harmonize closer with the recording as her confidence picks up.

Jeez, if she were to sing like this at the concert, you were certain she'd knock it out of the park.

All that meant was that you had to make sure things went smoothly.

>And that's it for tonight! As always, next thread is next week, and don't forget Frontier Knight on Saturday!

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>>2098062
See you next time, Merc!

>>2098062
Thanks for running.

>>2098062
Thanks for running Merc!

Wow, our flirting sucks, and merc rolls too damn high.

I still have hopes that Amy can get her own song-powered Monster at some point. One can dream.