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>>3484437

[DAY 07/SATURDAY]

After informing your team about the car that is suspiciously following you around, you notice the gas tank was half empty and took a little detour towards a Gas Station. This little change of plans helped confirm the car is going after you! Albeit poorly as it was pretty easy to tell. You shouldn’t expect top tier assassins in this town.

With the tank full, you’re ready to go wherever you want.

“Oh no, oh no, oh no. It’s really c-chasing after us…” Catastrovania is losing her cool yet again. “Ngh… What are we going to do?!”
“Oh gosh, oh gosh. Allie, you have this figured out, r-right?” Maggie wants reassuring words of safety.

“Leave it to me.” You have no idea if you are capable of dealing with this.
“C-can I suggest leaving as soon as possible?” Maggie proposes. She’s scared.
“Hold on, what about my DARK MANUSCRIPTS and my other cool stuff…” Catastrovania wants you all to visit her home. She’s the only one without her luggage.

You were listening to the radio news during this little moment of calm and heard the Flower Shop couple disappeared soon after telling acquaintances about leaving town. Wessam was killed when he was trying to leave town. So you assume everything is going to be calm until you try to actually leave town. But who knows? Maybe it was a major coincidence…

What do you do?

>Go to Catastrovania’s home. She needs to pack her stuff as well.
>Apologize to Catastrovania but you’re leaving time immediately. You have lost enough time as it is. Besides Maggie can lend her some clothes if necessary.
>You’re in no rush! Go buy Ice cream somewhere around! Sadly this Gas Station has no store.
>Write In.

>>3484438
>>Go to Catastrovania’s home. She needs to pack her stuff as well.

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>>3484438
Have a map too.

>Go to Catastrovania’s home. She needs to pack her stuff as well.

>>3484438
>Go to Catastrovania’s home. She needs to pack her stuff as well.
Only if she lets us touch Guts' sword

>>3484437
>Go to Catastrovania’s home. She needs to pack her stuff as well.

Thanks for coming back!

>>3484438
>Go to Catastrovania’s home. She needs to pack her stuff as well.

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“We’re going for your stuff now. Where do you live?”
“Fufufu… The location of my DARK ABODE is far too complex for your simple mind. Just keep going north from here!” Catastrovania points up! Not north! Up!
“Just tell me where exactly you live, I have my GPS on.” Laoling is bigger than your average town, so it’s hard to navigate as it is.

“J-Just follow my instructions…” Catastrovania wants you to play her game. You let out a big sigh and follow her request.

Somehow you managed to get to her apartment after half an hour of frustrating instructions. You know for sure it would have taken less if she gave you her address, but team morale could prove to be vital later on - so better keep her happy.

Just by looking at this place, you know for sure she doesn’t live alone – it’s way too normal for her eccentric nature. This is far more spacious than yours by a big mile, you’re somewhat jealous.

You three go to her room, Catastrovania is the first one to enter – she turns around and strikes a pose, hand on her face.

“Welcome… to my DARK ABODE.” She sneers. The place is a bit of a mess. There are various posters from different anime series you have never heard of before. There is also a massive sword, looks cool – you wonder if you could use it against Aleister.
“You really like… cartoons.” Not only is this the first time Maggie isn’t playing Catastrovania’s game, but she actually looks uncomfortable. “That’s… like something.”
“T-they are not c-carto—”

“Nice sword, can I swing it around?” You interrupt Catastrovania.
“No! You can’t touch the Dragon Slayer! He’s only for me.” Catastrovania denies.
“Too late.” You grabbed it before she finished talking. It is somehow as heavy as you expected if it was a real sword. “This is neat.”

“N-no! Stop! P-please! I-It’s delicate!” Catastrovania has a sudden tone change. She runs up to you to stop you! Almost in the verge of tears.
“I’m sorry.” You put it where it was. Catastrovania is fuming now!
“Guys, stop messing around, we should totally get Catastrovania’s stuff quick!” Maggie puts you back on track. How unusual, she must be really scared.

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>>3484739

“B-b-but!” Catastrovania complains like a preschool girl.
“Y-yeah, I shouldn’t be yelling in your home…”

After this little confrontation, you were kicked out of Cat’s room, since unlike Maggie, Catastrovania is too uncomfortable with you packing her stuff. Oh well, more time to think about what to do…

“Who are you and what are you doing in this apartment?” A little girl in a school uniform appears. She looks familiar, maybe a relative of Catastrovania…? She’s looking wary of you. “Answer me.”

What do you say?

>“We’re kidnapping Catastrovania. She’s getting her stuff now, we won’t be here for long.”
>“Who are you?”
>“I’m Catastrovania’s friend. My name is Alfred, nice to meet you.”
>“Ask your sister. She’s in there.” Open the door.
>Write In.

>>3484744
>Open the door
>"Hey, what's a lost child doing here?"

>>3484744
>>“We’re kidnapping Catastrovania. She’s getting her stuff now, we won’t be here for long.”

>>3484744
>>“I’m Catastrovania’s friend. My name is Alfred, nice to meet you.”
What a cutie

>>3484744
>Open the door
>"Hey, what's a lost child doing here?"
>"Oh wait, you're her sister. My bad."
>"I’m Catastrovania’s friend. My name is Alfred, nice to meet you."
Time to play this a tad bit more sociopathic than the OTHER protag

>>3484768
+1

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>>3484744

You open the door to Cat’s room and take peek.

“Hey, what’s a lost child doing here?” You casually ask.

…It didn’t dawn on you until you stopped talking, but Catastrovania was in the middle of changing in clothes. She’s in her underwear and is putting on a picturesque dress – what is it called? Lolita fashion? Gothic? You have no idea. Oh, she’s completely red and is yelling to close the door. You do so.

It was a nice view. What were you doing? Oh right, the little girl! She’s obviously related to Catastrovania so you are going to take a wild guess.

“Oh wait, you’re her sister. My bad.” You respond as calmly as ever. “I’m Catastrovania’s friend. My name is Alfred, nice to meet you.”
“…You think after that scene, I wouldn’t think you’re bullying my sister? Get out of here or I’m calling the cops.” The little girl says without hesitation. She’s not fucking around. Commendable attitude.

What do you do?

>“I’m not bullying her, but if you think so – ask her yourself.” Open the door again.
>Shrug and Leave. No need to cause an scene.
>Apologize and Leave.
>“This is a misunderstanding. I apologize for the confusion, but I’m really Catastrovania’s friend.”
>Write In.

>>3484861
>Shrug and Leave. No need to cause an scene.
>"Cat, I'll be outside!"

>>3484861
>>“I’m not bullying her, but if you think so – ask her yourself.” Open the door again.

>>3484861
>"Alright. Hey Cat, I have to leave since I'm bullying you, hope you can get away safely without the car."

>>3484861
>Write In.
>"I think we go off on the wrong foot, I'm Catastrovania's boyfriend. Nice to meet you"
Completely straight face of course

>>3484861
Changing my vote from >>3484880 to a combination of >>3484881 and >>3484886

>>3484744
Hey look it's starphase. now that I think about it it's quite a coincidence for trigger the yakuza to appear after her stage and have in this quest have her be chased by the local mafia.

>>3484897
Yeah what this guy is guy is going for

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“I’m not bullying her, but if you think so – ask her yourself.” You reopen the door, now she’s only packing her stuff with Maggie’s help. She’s now wearing that peculiar dress and… Cat ears? What? “Hey Cat, I have to leave since I'm bullying you, hope you can get away safely without the car.”
“W-wait! Hold on! I’m not ready to go yet!” Catastrovania is starting to panic!
“Y-you’re leaving me behind, Allie?!” Maggie is shocked.

“As the bully I am, I need to go.” You aren’t even sure what game you’re playing here, but you’re doubling down.

Maggie leaps towards you and clings on your back, Catrastrovania does the same, but hanging onto Maggie and holding her luggage. It’s hard to move even to stand.

“You can’t betray me like that! I forbid you!” Maggie grabs you tight. “What am I supposed to do without you?!”
“Same!” Catastrovania yells as well. “Hold up, there is something weird going on here…” Catastrovania notices something is up. The little girl moves towards the door and finally Catastrovania notices. “Starphase…?”

“…What’s going on?” The little girl is incredibly confused. Her name is Starphase, uh? What’s up with their names?
Catastrovania stops holding onto Maggie. Maggie as well stops holding onto you. What a strange chain reaction. “Starphase, I…”

Catastrovania Strifaust Morituros IX explains the plot so poorly, with so many exaggerations, lies and false plot hooks, her little sister Starphase Abruption Retrograde IX thinks you three are going out to a space training program for the next month. The little girl, while still wary of you two, thinks this is a phenomenal idea for her bigger sister to go out and catch some fresh air! For the time being, you will keep this misunderstanding going...

You got Starphase’s number just in case she’s unable to contact her sister, she will call you. Also she said that if anything happens to Catastrovania, you are going pay.

You three leave the apartment and go back into the car. You’re still confused about what just happened. You decide not to question it…

The iffy car that has been following you is nowhere to be found, possibly it’s hiding somewhere…

Nothing else to do but actually getting away.

What do you do?

>Go to the nearest town!
>Go to the nearest city!
>Keep driving around town. Maybe you can make the other car run out of gas?

+Catastrovania’s Suitcase.

(Last Reply of the day. We continue tomorrow.)

>>3485072
>Keep driving around town. Maybe you can make the other car run out of gas?

>>3485072
>>Keep driving around town. Maybe you can make the other car run out of gas?
Tell the girls to keep an eye out for it while we drive. Maybe they can find out something about it?

>>3485072
This >>3485087 try to spot who is inside, how they look, etc.

>>Keep driving around town. Maybe you can make the other car run out of gas?

>>3485072
>Go to the nearest town!
Hot spring shenanigans, here we come!

>>3485072
>Keep driving around town. Maybe you can make the other car run out of gas?
Let's hope we don't run out of gas first.

>>3485545
We just refilled it at a station didn't we? Check the post after the OP

>>3485545
+1

>>3485545
This

What if we stole another car while they refill on gas?

>>3485829
My bad anon, thanks for pointing that out.

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“The plan now is to drive around town for a while.” You inform your squad.
“Uh? We are not leaving town?” Catastrovania is slightly confused in the back of the car.
“The other car is going to run out of gas before us, then we’ll escape.” You assume anyway. “Keep an eye out for it, try to identify the people chasing us.”
“Yes! I knew you could come up with something!” Maggie nods to herself. She then struggles to move to the back of the car, mainly in the middle section.

“U-use the door!” Catastrovania obviously points out.
“Kinda late now!” Maggie manages to get to the backseat. “We’ll keep our guard up, Allie! You just drive!”
“…Cool, now I look like a taxi driver.” Not like you wouldn’t complain if you had that job.
“Hehehe! Go forward, my MALIGNANT STEED! Or err… in circles?” Catastrovania points forward then around.

You start driving around aimlessly, you never had the opportunity to go around town like this ever before – it’s dull, so you didn’t miss a thing all these years. Driving feels very relaxing to you, except it’s being ruined by the bickering between both girls, Catastrovania really took Maggie’s disdain for her cartoons to heart and is trying to explain how brilliant they are. Maggie is strangely not budging at all, but it’s not like she’s arguing back – just exclaiming she has her doubts about their quality.

Adding to the misery, you now can confirm the Bucket monument is gone! But now’s not the time to worry about that glorious war trophy.

Spending so much time moving around with the car develop your crucial yet obscure abilities for driving.

It’s night at this point, close to 8:30 PM. Maggie and Catastrovania were able to identify the man chasing you a few minutes ago, a man with a bedraggled beard and a cocky attitude. That’s surprisingly detailed for how little you know about the guy. You inquire about this new information.

“Fufufu, no task is difficult for someone who has lived for 600 years!” Catrastrovania yet again says fufufu rapidly instead of laughing. “Besides, he’s super close to us!”
“Hold on, how close is he? Move your heads out of the way.” You request. The other car is getting dangerously close. “Girls, put your seatbelts on.”
“I have mine already!” Catastrovania acts like a good girl.
“W-What’s wrong?” The gossipy girl is getting nervous. You hear her finally sitting properly.

“I think he’s finally tired of chasing us around…” You may have to put your newly developed skills into use… Maybe his tank is really running out? Or perhaps he wants to go to the bathroom? A rather blunt change of strategy… But would he be crazy enough to try to hit you?!

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>>3487318

You’re running down one of the main streets of Laoling, there is little traffic but you need to keep an eye on what’s in front of you. A little detour and you’re in the highway to who knows where. You have enough gas to get around for at least a couple of hours.

What do you do?

>Stop at a nearby Gas Station. Confront the guy once and for all.
>Try to lose him just by speeding up at the highway. He’s going to run out of gas eventually and be trapped in the middle of nowhere.
>Find a police car! If he tries to do anything funny, he will have the police to deal with.
>Write In.


+Driving Lv.1

>>3487321
>Try to lose him just by speeding up at the highway. He’s going to run out of gas eventually and be trapped in the middle of nowhere.

>>3487321
>Stop at a nearby Gas Station. Confront the guy once and for all.
We trainer weeks for this, time to beat the shit out of him!

>>3487321
>>Try to lose him just by speeding up at the highway. He’s going to run out of gas eventually and be trapped in the middle of nowhere.

>>3487321
>Stop at a nearby Gas Station. Confront the guy once and for all.

>>3487321
>>Stop at a nearby Gas Station. Confront the guy once and for all.
Who knows? Maybe he doesn't wanna kill us?

>>3487321
>Stop at a nearby Gas Station. Confront the guy once and for all.

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You decide to stop at a nearby gas station, and leave the car in the parking lot portion – the iffy car does the same but as far as he can be from you. Coincidentally you’re at the same gas station you filled your tank before. As you stay quiet for a few second to collect your thoughts, the girls are a bit confused by your recent actions.

“…Why did we stop?” Maggie finally breaks the silence.
“I’m going to deal with him now.” You shake your head. It’s not time for hesitation.
“What about making him run out of gas?” Catastrovania sounds afraid. “H-How fickle of you…”

“He was going to ram into us and I’m not going to take that chance to see if I’m good enough of a driver to shake that off. Not with you two on board. Now I’m going.” You get out of the car before they could respond to what you just said. You hear them both protesting, but they don’t have the guts to come out the car with you. Now onto your true problem.

To your mild surprise, they did describe the other guy to a tee. He’s smoking a cigarette with his back on his car. He doesn’t look impressed with you.

“Hey kid.” The disheveled man acknowledges your presence.
“…You have been spying on us for a while now.” You retort.
“More like babysitting... You’re quite annoying to chase after.” He drops his cigarette and stomps on it. “I don’t think you stopped your car just to have a little chat with me, amirite? We wasted a lot of time as it is, so I don’t mind spending another five minutes with ya. So feel free to tell me how this is going to continue.” He starts cracking his knuckles...

What do you respond?

>“I’m not following. What’s going on?” He’s being too vague. He might be an assassin or just some random ass guy who followed the wrong guy!
>“With you half dead in your way to the hospital.” Time to fight!
>Point behind him and exclaim the police is there, then run back to the car!
>“Let’s make a deal. So please, don’t kill me.”
>Write In.

>>3487571
>>“I’m not following. What’s going on?” He’s being too vague. He might be an assassin or just some random ass guy who followed the wrong guy!
Don't fight, just talk

>>3487571
>"Are you or are not here to kill me and possibly everyone I know?"

>>3487571
This >>3487583

>>3487571
>>“I’m not following. What’s going on?” He’s being too vague. He might be an assassin or just some random ass guy who followed the wrong guy!

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“I’m not following. What’s going on?” He’s being too vague. “Are you or are not here to kill me and possibly everyone I know?”
“You got the idea pretty much. ‘cept for the part of killing everyone you know, that’s too much of a hassle.” He chuckles. “You saw something you weren’t supposed to and made it worse, right? That’s it. You’re done. Don’t misunderstand me, I’m just being paid to get this job done – I have no affiliation with whoever wants you silenced right now. They have buffoons to spare spying on people, but their hit men are mostly out of the equation.”

“Why are you telling me all this?”
“I’m pretty confident in my abilities.” He shrugs without a care in the world. He thinks he can kill you the moment he wants, how egotistical – that attitude may cost him some time in the future. “You get the Min-Hu wants your head in a plate, right? You and your friends left them in a big mess and I need to turn you all into a big buffet.”

“…” You remain silent.
“C’mon, kid. Answer me.”
“Yes. I do.”

“They are not going to last for long with that tape out there!” The man laughs. “You know where I’m getting at?”
“I’ve been lost since the very beginning of this conversation.”
“…Then pay attention because I’m not going to say this twice: Can you kindly fuck off out of this town until the Min-Hu are extinct? I gave that couple the same treatment, and I think you and your girls could do the same.”

“Why?”
“Why? So you want to die right now, Alfred Brown?” He pulls a knife out his pocket. “Is that the card you want to play? Not a smart player…”

What do you respond?

>“I promise we will lay low. Thank you, sir.”
>“What guarantees you have we won’t do anything stupid?”
>“Did Wessam have the same offer?”
>Write In.

>>3487755
>“Did Wessam have the same offer?”

>>3487755
>“Did Wessam have the same offer?”

>>3487755
>“I promise we will lay low. Thank you, sir.”

>>3487755
>>“I promise we will lay low. Thank you, sir.”
We were already leaving right? Then our interests align, no need to fight. He could even help us

>>3487755
>>“I promise we will lay low. Thank you, sir.”

>>3487755
>“I promise we will lay low. Thank you, sir."

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“Did Wessam have the same offer?” You give him a fierce glare.

You gained +3 Courage Experience points for your rebellious attitude… or something.

“That journalist? I suppose he did not since he got his skull bashed in with a baseball bat. I was hired to kill your little group: You, Margaret Duchemin and Masen Reid plus that girl you have in the car as well. But I’m not the only one chasing after people for the Min-Hu. So what do you say, kid?”
“I promise we will lay low. Thank you, sir.” And good business was done.
“Good. If I get even the slightest hint of you breaching our deal, I’m going to slit your throat.” You don’t like where this conversation is going. “Name’s Sewel, kid. Just don’t do anything stupid and take care.”
You nod back. Wouldn’t you knowing his name only mean trouble to him? Maybe it’s a way of showing he’s not fucking around.

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>>3487899

Out of the blue, you hear the roaring of a car behind you – you take a look and your car is coming at the two of you at a comically extreme speed!

“MOVE OUT OF THE WAY, STEEEEEEEEEEED!” Catastrovania yells from the passenger’s seat! Fuck! Maggie is driving and she wants to run over the nice assassin man!
“What the fuck?!” You jump out of the way.

Sadly Sewel flies through the air thanks to the impact and lands a few feet away from you all. The car driven by Maggie stopped at the moment of the impact, before it crashed onto the other car. They have both windows down… You think he’s dead but…

“My fuckin’ ribs!” Sewel is alive! But for how long?!

You’re in complete shock about what just happened.

“Oh crap, oh crap, oh crap.” That’s Catastrovania regretting every decision in her life.
“W-We saw the knife a-and… and… and…!” Maggie tries to explain but she’s too thunderstruck to continue talking.

Oh god, these fools!

What do you do?!

>You will check on Sewel, tell the girls to call an ambulance.
>Fuck, take Sewel onto the car and drive him to an hospital!
>Ask for help at the Gas Station and then leave this place! I mean, it’s self-service Gas Station so someone should be inside somewhere!
>Just go inside the car with the others and drive away! Call for an ambulance in the way!
>Write In.

>>3487902
>Fuck, take Sewel onto the car and drive him to an hospital!
>But first take his knife

>>3487902
>>3487905

>>3487902
>fuck, take Sewel onto the car and drive him to a hospidal.

Poor guy

>>3487902
>>Fuck, take Sewel onto the car and drive him to an hospital!
Make sure they apologize!

>>3487899
>>3487902
AH SHIT!!! SEWEL IS A FUCKING ASSASSIN? Or is this an alternative universe thing like with Zelda?

>>3487902
Finish the job.

>>3487902
this >>3487905

>>3487920
No, this is the actual Sewel. The events of this quest take place in the week that Johnny was unconscious

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“Quick! We need to get him on the car!” You order your highly inefficient but passionate team as you search for Sewel’s knife. It’s really sharp and way too clean, he probably didn’t use this knife for anything but cutting some apples.
“W-What?!” Catastrovania doesn’t want to do it.
“He’s on our side! We will take him to a hospital!” You clarify.

Both girls get out of the car and help you carry Sewel to the back of the car! And by that you mean, you and Maggie carry Sewel to the back to the car because Catastrovania is probably the weakest human being on the planet, her twig arms have negative muscle! She needs training!

Sewel is stored in the backseat of the car, Maggie is looking after him in the little space between the seats. Catastrovania stays at the co-pilot seat and since you started dealing with Sewel, hasn’t said a word. You, of course, are driving.

“What the fuck is happening…?” Sewel is complaining, he doesn’t look as bad as the impact suggested.
“We’re taking you to the hospital. Girls, apologize to the kind Mr. Assassin.” You say as you begin to turn the engine on.
“I’m sorry, kind Mr. Assassin…” Maggie apologizes first.
“D-Don’t call me like that.” Sewel seems offended. “And s-stop running into bumps in the road! My fuckin’ ribs are fucked!”

“Blame city hall.” You are going to take responsibility for your fuck ups, not anyone else’s.
“One other thing, why the fuck did you guys drag me in here instead of bringing the car where I was?!”
“Like… I don’t know…” Maggie is flabbergasted.

“Just fucking drop me outside of the hospital and I’ll figure out what to do. You fucks just leave town, you understand me?”
“Makes no difference from actually helping you go through.” You won’t take a no.
“There are Min-Hu men at the place, just fuck off and leave.”

“W-Why are you helping us?” Catastrovania finally muster the courage to say something.
“At this point I’m questioning it myself...” Sewel is more angry than in pain. “Fuck!”
“…Do you help everyone you are meant to kill?” Maggie wonders. “Like you’re really a softie, right?”

“This is what I get for not doing my job properly…” Guess you reactivated his killing instinct.
“I’ll take it as a yes! Hehe!” Maggie is a sociopath.

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>>3487975

As per Sewel’s request, you left him near the hospital – you made sure to call the hospital to go for him. You still feel bad about just leaving him dry like that. But you won’t defy his will no more after doing that favor to you all.

After a quick stop at the gas station, you’re ready to leave town once and for all… You are feeling nostalgic all of the sudden…

But where do you do?

>Nearest Town. You still like your simple life.
>Reid said he was going to a city, right? You should go there as well.
>Stay at the nearest Hotel you can find outside of Town.
>Write In.

+Sewel’s Knife.

(Last Reply of the day. We continue tomorrow.)

>>3487976
>>Reid said he was going to a city, right? You should go there as well.
FUCK YEAH, ROAD TRIP TIME!

We'll probably have to stop by a town for gas, food, and shelter though

>>3487976
>Reid said he was going to a city, right? You should go there as well.

>>3487976
>Reid said he was going to a city, right? You should go there as well.

>>3487976
>>3487985
OH SHIT, IT'S A ROADTRIP.

>Reid said he was going to a city, right? You should go there as well.
>But take as long as we need, stop in towns along the way, make detours to visit historical monuments, make sure we get the beach episode we deserve.

>>3488066
>Beach episode
We're gonna have to pick up some more girls in that case

>>3487976
This >>3488066

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Reid said he was going to a city, right? Maybe you should go there as well! Maybe you can make some detours for fun. You have never left Laoling before, so you should make the most out of this situation. You’ll probably stop by a town for gas, food, and shelter anyway since it’s a long way to the city.

At the outskirts of town, the tension filling inside the car finally drops! All of you were very quiet while being on the lookout for potential threats, but with no suspicious cars following you around – it finally feels like your biggest issue is part of the past.

“Woohoo! We’re alive!” A happy Maggie breaks the ice by shouting in satisfaction. She’s loud even in the backseat.
“Fufufu, there wasn’t even a shadow of a doubt about our success! That I foresaw a long time ago!” Catastrovania smirks with confidence. “Now can someone explain to me what exactly is going on?!”
“Why don’t you check that out with your all-seeing eye instead of asking?” You retort.

“B-Because I totally want to know your version of the events! I need to test how trustworthy you truly are! Any lie will spell your demise!”
“Why do we have to repeat something you already know? What’s the point of the test if we already know you know the truth? ”
“…You just failed the test. But I’m generous, I’ll listen to your tale anyway.”

Catastrovania is very confusing. Maggie seems busy playing with her phone right now.

What do you do?

>Make Maggie explain what is going on. She likes to talk and Catastrovania is willing to listen. You will focus on driving.
>Vaguely explain what’s going on. Just don’t give any details. She will probably freak out if you say too much.
>Be completely honest. Start this tale from the very beginning! Since Aleister came to ruin everything…
>Write In.

>Be completely honest. Start this tale from the very beginning! Since Aleister came to ruin everything…

>>3490038
>Be completely honest. Start this tale from the very beginning! Since Aleister came to ruin everything…

>>3490038
>Spin a tall tale about angels, demons and the end of everything.
>Try and alternate explaining between the two of you, you give a general outline and Maggie can add in anything she feels was left out.

>>3490038
>>Be completely honest. Start this tale from the very beginning! Since Aleister came to ruin everything…
She deserves to know

>>3490038
>Be completely honest. Start this tale from the very beginning! Since Aleister came to ruin everything…
Stress that this is a quest of mutual REVENGE for Alfred and Maggie. Cat has no beef with Aleister, but she needs to stay to avoid the Min-Hu killing her before they collapse themselves.
At least this road trip can be something to enjoy, while it lasts...

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Against your better judgment, you decide to be completely honest with Catastrovania – if she freaks out or anything, you’ll find a way to solve it. You always do…

So you begin your not-so-eventful tale of failed revenge (so far) from the very beginning, barely sparring any details! From your dad’s death and onwards, anyway. To your surprise Catastrovania is listening to your every word, and hasn’t interrupted for one second. Unlike Maggie who couldn’t keep herself shut:

“Hey Allie, you forgot to explain to her we are childhood friends!” Maggie is a little bit offended.
“We were just classmates, we barely spoke with each other.” You don’t have many friends, but you can tell who your friend is and who is not.
“I thought it was like normal since you barely spoke to anyone… I guess I was wrong, haha!” Maggie is taking this well despite it being a hurtful thing to say. “W-We are friends now, right?” For some reason, you feel Catastrovania reacting to the word friend
“Sure.” You would shrug if you weren’t driving. “So after that I met a journalist named…” You continue your tale.

After putting an end to this long story, you stressed the point of this being a quest of mutual revenge from you and Maggie – but you want to make sure she’s fine after what happened, or else you won’t be any different from Aleister. Catastrovania finally seems ready to address everything you have said so far.

“…You sound like you really want to kill that guy, haha.” Catastrovania laughs uncomfortably. “You really don’t want to kill him, r-right?”

How do you respond?

>Remain silent. She will get the message.
>“Brutally beating up someone can lead to him dying, yes.”
>“Of course not.” Lie.
>Write In.

>>3490189
>"It's about payback, if he lives or dies, I don't really care. Though I'm not actively trying to commit murder, I still have a life to live through after this ends."

>>3490189
This >>3490198 because it's a pretty damn good write-in. It also leaves out how he could possibly die after Alfred claims revenge, but she doesn't need to know that now :^)

>>3490189
>I don't care what happens to him as long as he regrets all the pain he's caused

>>3490189
You tell me. Look deep into her eyes.

>>3490198
>>3490189
Support

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“It’s about payback, if he lives or dies, I don’t really care.” You can tell Catastrovania is getting scared. “Though I'm not actively trying to commit murder, I still have a life to live through after this ends.”
“I-If you say so, Alfred…” Catastrovania is making a weird face that you cannot comprehend what feeling it’s trying to convey.

“Catastrovania Strifaust Morituros IX, you only need to know that son of a bitch totally deserves it! Like I’m sure you would help us as well if you met him!” Maggie for some reason decides to use Catastrovania’s full name. The cat girl’s expression remains the same.
“I-I suppose if he truly deserves it…”
“You don’t need to do anything.” You immediately interrupt. “Now tell us about you.”

“M-Me?” Catastrovania’s eyes light up.
“Yeah! You are like, sooo unique and stuff!” Maggie seems interested as well. As long as Cat doesn’t talk about anime probably.
“So you are interested in the DARK ARTS as well, mmm?” Catastrovania goes back into her strange façade. “I could probably show you a thing or two! Quick, hand me my bag!”

“You want your suitcase? It’s in the back though.” Maggie has to remind Miss Icks.
“B-But I need my laptop to show you…” Catastrovania bounces on and off from her character. “Ha! Another insignificant hindrance won’t stop me! My storyteller abilities are second to none!”

And so the three of you had more of a casual conversation from now on, mainly talking about Catastrovania’s past – which was all bullshit about her being an all-powerful obscure being or something alike…

Honestly, you wanted to really know what she’s all about and why she acts like this. Maybe you will have to leave it for another time since both girls are enjoying their amusing prattle. Can’t say you don’t find it entertaining.

It seems it’s close to 11:00 PM, a random ass hotel in the middle of nowhere is in your sight, calling it iffy looking wouldn’t do it justice – it’s just weird. You can push it to get to a nearby town, sleep in this macabre hotel or tell the girls you are going to park around and all sleep inside the car to save money. You have saved some money thanks to Catastrovania paying for the gas earlier with that weird membership card from her job, but you may need more later.

You’re the leader, so it’s your choice.

What do you do?

>Drive to the hotel.
>Park the car somewhere that looks safe enough, and go to sleep.
>Drive to the town! You will find a decent looking hotel there.
>Write In.

>>3490396
>Park the car somewhere that looks safe enough, and go to sleep.

>>3490396
>>Drive to the hotel.
Going to shitty hotels during a long road trip is necessary to the experience. It's like a cultural thing at this point

>>3490396
>Drive to the hotel.
They could take turns keeping watch. And by "they" I mean Al and Maggie, Cat would snooze most likely.

>>3490396
>Drive to the hotel.
Yeah, rotate watch shifts, use phone timers.
OH SHIT DO THEY HAVE PHONE CHARGERS WITH THEM???

>>3490435
I'd assume so, that's like one of the first things you'd pack. Even if they don't we can get some when we go to town in the morning

>>3490396
>>Drive to the hotel.
Make sure you only rent one room that we all share. For money saving purposes of course

>>3490461
Yes, this. Alfred can sleep on blankets on the floor; he's slept in worse, he can take it.

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“We will stay at that hotel. I’m getting sleepy.” You tilt your head pointing at the macabre hotel.
“It has a mysterious charm.” Catastrovania seems interested enough. “I approve.”
“…” Maggie stays silent but you can feel her uneasiness.

You park the car outside the hotel in a vacant lot next to two other cars. You’re not the only one staying here, thankfully. You three go for their own luggage and then go inside this malignant lodging house. There is something about this place that isn’t right, it looks old and has little to no decoration. The place is so dimly lit, darkness obscure any visibly corridor – like they go eternally to another realm. At the main counter in the reception there is a gloomy old woman, who looks like a mix between a B-movie fortune teller and a widow. Or a witch.

“Fufufu, the somber atmosphere here is quite telling.” Catastrovania feels at home, or she’s pretending.
“T-t-t-telling of what…?” Maggie is, for all intent and purposes, scared.
“A charming and tragic story, yes. One that doesn’t let mere mortals sleep at night!”
“B-but we came here to sleep!” Maggie shouts. You ask them both to be quieter.

“Fufufu… Welcome to this humbled abode. How can I help you?” The gloomy receptionist cackles.
“Fufufu… We came to rent a room!” Catastrovania responds with her awful attempt to replicate the horror story woman’s laugh.
“Fufufu… Yes, we have some spare rooms…” She turns to grab a couple of keys.

“Fufufu… That would be marve—”
“Fufufu…!” The old woman laughs louder to interrupt Catastrovania’s not-laugh. “I’m not sure what games you are trying to play, travelers, but—”

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>>3490575

“Fufufu!” Catastrovania laughs even harder, interrupting the old woman.
“Stop that! You’re not even laughing! It’s fufufu.”
“What?! T-This is totally my laugh! FUFUFU!”
“LISTEN TO ME, IT’S FUFUFU! GET IT? I WON’T STAND FOR THE MOCKERY OF MY PEOPLE!”
“I DON’T CARE! FUFUFU! MY FELLOW RESIDENTS OF DARKNESS LAUGH LIKE THIS TOO! FU-FU-FU!”

They are both yelling at his point.

“…Please stop it.” You interrupt this childish confrontation. Now it feels like you’re truly in a B movie with this kind of dialogue. “We have money for just one room. Please one with many beds”
“Y-yes… Pardon me. But keep that rotten girl away from me.” She points at Catastrovania.
“R-rotten…?” Catastrovania shyly moves away. “S-she’s the one who looks like she’s melting…” Catastrovania murmurs.

“This one has a king sized bed. It’s 25 G-bucks… Fuf— pardon me, hehehehe…” The old witch hands you the keys. “3rd floor, at the end of the hallway… You won’t miss it…”
“Thanks.” You grab the keys and pay the woman. You start walking towards the stairs. The girls promptly follow you.

The gloomy atmosphere worsened each step you make, there is something wrong about this place. Either way, you managed to get to the room. Inside there an old TV and a the king sized bed.

“You have been awfully quiet.” You bring attention to Maggie, who is looking paler than before.
“…I’m fine.” Maggie is not fine.
“Are we going to share this one bed?” Catastrovania just realized what you were planning to do.

What do you do?

>Take turns to sleep. You will be the first one in duty. You will get some comfy sleep, but you don’t know if it’s going to be enough
>You feel like you need some sleep. You will manage to fit everyone inside this bed. It may be not that comfortable.
>Offer to sleep on the ground. Even if it’s not good sleep, you need to sleep as much as possible.
>Write In.

>>3490577
>Take turns to sleep. You will be the first one in duty. You will get some comfy sleep, but you don’t know if it’s going to be enough

>>3490577
>Take turns to sleep. You will be the first one in duty. You will get some comfy sleep, but you don’t know if it’s going to be enough

>>3490577
Everyone sleeps on the bed together.

>>3490577
yes, this >>3490602
desperate times call for desperate measures
"Gee Alfred, how come 91m10 lets you sleep with TWO girls in your third fucking thread?" :^)

>>3490577
>>You feel like you need some sleep. You will manage to fit everyone inside this bed. It may be not that comfortable.
I honestly doubt anybody is gonna come and kill us as far as they know Sewel already took care of it

Also ask Catastrovania if she would be ok with sleeping on the foot of the bed. I don't what it is but that just seems natural

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“We’re sharing the bed, of course.”
“A-Are we…?” Catastrovania seems flustered. How charming.
“I need a good night sleep, Cat. I’m driving after all. If I get too drowsy behind the wheel it could cost us our life.”

“I think there is enough space for everyone...” Maggie sits on the bed.
“B-But I can’t recharge My CATASTROPHIC EYE of DESTRUCTION this way! Yes, that’s it!”
“Maybe you could sleep on the foot of the bed.” You propose.
“I like my pillow though…” Catastrovania is not budging. “Besides, how dare you ask such a POWERFUL and ENIGMATIC being to sleep there?!”

“I can sleep on the ground if you want. There must be some extra covers around, right?” Maggie proposes. She did that once too. “I don’t mind really, if you two like really need your good night sleep – I don’t mind accommodating!” How nice of her.
“Y-you don’t understand! I must sleep on this bed all ALONE! I-It’s part of the ritual…” Catastrovania is really being picky.

“What if you sleep just next to Maggie? I’ll sleep on the ground.” You finally give up.
“D-did I stutter?! I said all ALONE! It’s like you didn’t even want my help!” Catastrovania is probably saying something she doesn’t mean. Guess the sole proposition got her off like that.

“What’s wrong, Catastrovania Strifaust Morituros IX? It’s like you’re acting like you never had a sleepover in your life! It’s fun!” Maggie is so absorbed in this conversation she totally forgot she’s inside a creepy haunted hotel. Or maybe that’s the reason she’s pushing it, who knows?
Maggie struck a nerve, but instead of making her angry, Catastrovania looks down. “I…” Cat murmurs. You can tell right away she hasn’t ever.
“I-It’s totally fine if you haven’t! E-everyone starts from somewhere… or some shit!” You can tell Maggie can’t quite believe how lame Catastrovania is.

“Cat, I really need a good sleep. So Maggie will sleep between the two us, would that make it okay? Please.” You last propose.

“S-sure…” She’s all shy now. “I’m sorry for what just happened…” She murmurs so quietly, you almost didn’t understand what she said.
“Hooray! I didn’t want to say it, but I’m terrified to even sleep on the ground here!” Maggie finally comes clean.
“Thanks.” You nod to Catastrovania.
“It’s alright…” Catastrovania shyly looks away, then she turns around. “M-My generosity knows no bounds! You already know that!” She turns back to abnormal.

After taking turns to the shit little bathroom in this room, you all changed to your pajamas! You all left your phones charging. Now is time to share the bed… There barely any space between you and Maggie, and you’re feeling you are about to drop out of the edge. Cool…

Despite these shortcomings, you were able to doze off…

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>>3490754

[DAY 08/SUNDAY]

It’s 3:20 AM, you slept for a record time of 3 hours… Maggie woke up by gently pushing your arm.

“Allie, are you awake…?” Maggie whispers.
“Regretfully, yes.” You cannot help but whisper back. “Is Cat asleep?”
“Y-yeah, like a log.” Maggie confirms.

“What’s wrong?”
“I can’t sleep…” No shit, Maggie. “Can we chat for a little bit?”

How do you respond?

>“No, go to sleep.”
>“No, but tell me what’s wrong so I can help.”
>“Only if you wake up Cat too.” You are a team damn it, everyone needs to suffer.
>Write In.


(Last Reply of the day. We continue tomorrow in a more relaxed schedule until the end of the thread.)

>>3490760
>>“No, but tell me what’s wrong so I can help.”

>>3490760
>>“No, but tell me what’s wrong so I can help.”
Let the cat get her sleep, she's gonna need it

>>3490760
>“No, but tell me what’s wrong so I can help.”

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>>3490760
None of the OP's suggestions are 'yes'.

>"Yes, sure. What do you want to talk about?:

>>3490862
Supporting, but we also need to be quiet.

>>3490862
In case you haven't noticed, Alfred's kind of an asshole. He's focused on the task at hand and right now, it's having a good night's rest. Plus, he's been busy with life, he's tired as hell.

>>3490862
I just interpreted the middle option as "Yeah" but a bit more to the point and cranky cause he's operating on 3 hours of sleep

>>3490760
>“No, but tell me what’s wrong so I can help.”

>>3490862
what >>3490921 and >>3490927 said

>>3490862
Seconding.

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“No, but tell me what’s wrong so I can help.” You whisper back.
“Sheesh, Allie, you need to be more supportive than that. Like you should say something like ‘Sure, Maggie. What’s buggin’ you?’ or something…” Maggie complains.
“My mistake.” You tilt your head towards her and sit up on the bed. “Yes, sure. What do you want to talk about?”

“See! That’s better!” Maggie is looking happier as she moves to your level. She’s easy to please.
“Keep it down. Cat is sleeping.” Catastrovania is a heavy sleeper.
“S-Sorry.” Maggie goes back to whispering.

“Please tell me what’s wrong.” Time to address the problem.
“T-This place freaks me out. Like, look at it. Also, don’t you hear those noises…?” Maggie is scared and points at the creaking noises the old hotel is making.
“It’s an old house, Maggie. It has something to do with the cold, don’t remember what exactly.” Nights are usually breezy in this region, even in summer, plus her home wasn’t that much different from this. “Don’t worry about it.”

“If you say so…” Maggie is not totally convinced, but you being calm is helping her relax. “Well, I, uh – that’s not like really the thing I wanted to talk about…”
“What is it then?”
“I was thinking about what you said earlier, err, about us not being friends because we don’t chat all that much…” You already clarified that. “You know, since you’re not super talkative with anyone, does that mean you don’t have any friends?”

“I have friends, Maggie.” One of the few times someone being blunt actually rubbed you the wrong way. “They are busy with college.” Sadly, there are no colleges in Laoling so they all left.
“Saaame. They are so fucking busy all the time, it’s super annoying! You remember my group, right? Laura, Petra, Siske and Evie?” Maggie is getting into turbo-chatty mode.

You shrug in response. They were as forgettable to you as you were for them. For all you care the only people in that group worth remembering were Maggie and Siske, as both were especially mean-spirited and annoying.

“Anyway, they totally change once they got into college and stuff like they were in a completely different tune from me, the dumb valley girl. Like they believe they were soooo mature now and I was beneath their level. The only thing that really changed about them was their size!” Maggie bloats her cheeks comically.

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>>3493033

“You get me? Yeah, I get wasted faster than them and their stupid parties sound way better than chatting between us, but at least I don’t have an euck beer belly! Like Siske was the absolute worse, you should see how fat she got! I got a pic on my phone! Also, she was so fucking annoying with acting like I was a special needs child just because I had to repeat year! They knew I was busy helping take care of my aunt and couldn’t go to school, fucking bitches – it’s like they didn’t even care.” Maggie is all angry now. It’s good for her to vent.

“Hasn’t it been like two months since college started?”
“You see how fucking awful they are? They think they are the shit and they barely have started! I bet they don’t even go to classes! I, on the other hand, have done great at school! Now I don’t want to do any of the stuff they do, it’s like they ruined it all for me! To think I was going to be like them makes me feel so stupid!” Maggie feels vindicated. Didn’t she try to skip classes every opportunity she had? “Sheesh… I should keep it down. Uhm, what were we talking about?”

“About your friends being fat and lazy.”
“They are not my friends anymore…” Maggie slips.
“Maybe you should stab them in the face as well.” You deadpan.
“Maybe, maybe not, I shouldn’t overthink it and just admit we grew apart…”

“That’s surprisingly mature from you.”
“What do you mean surprisingly?” She pouts. “But that wasn’t like what I really wanted to talk about.” Maggie needs to concentrate more. “Oh yeah, I remember. Allie, you didn’t think we were friends – so why did you let me join this?” Maggie is slightly confused.

The answer is pretty simple though.

What do you respond?

>“You wanted to stab the guy I wanted to kill. Our interests aligned. That’s it.”
>“You seemed lonely at the time, and I thought maybe helping me out with something you would enjoy doing was going to cheer you up.”
>“Needed some cannon fodder.”
>“Having regrets?”
>Write In.

(Today I'm busy, so this is the only reply of the day. We continue tomorrow maybe.)

>>3493035
>>Write In.
>To be honest it was because you reminded me of myself. After I lost everything I was stuck in a depressive slump but one day I chose that instead of crying about how unfair the world is, I would channel my sadness into a Quest of, admittedly, Slightly Petty Revenge. You complaining about Price but not doing anything about it reminded me of that and I thought that, like me, you'd be happier doing something instead of wallowing in self pity. When I asked "What are you going to do about it", It was aimed just as much at me as it was at you

>>3493035
>"Aleister destroyed my life, he humiliated you in front of a crowd. It wouldn't be fair if I excluded you the satisfaction of beating Aleister."

>>3493035
Maggie strikes me more of a flat chested girl. Not that big tits aren't great, just not with her.

>Revenge makes for strange bedfellows

>>3493035
>"I don't want to become one of those idiots sulking in a basement after shit goes south. Having someone else with me pressures me into acting, so you're here to make sure I get my revenge.'
>"You're also helpful in making sure I don't go 'too far'. Keep me on the straight and narrow. Hell, we're already in a mess. I made a decision while you weren't with me and *this* is the result."

>>3493035
>>3493319
>>“You seemed lonely at the time, and I thought maybe helping me out with something you would enjoy doing was going to cheer you up.”
Oh and this I guess.

>>3493035
This >>3493319

>>3493232
>Maggie strikes me more of a flat chested girl.
Wait, really? Don't you know what they say about girls with big mouths?

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“I don't want to become one of those idiots sulking in a basement after shit goes south. Having someone else with me pressures me into acting, so you're here to make sure I get my revenge. And revenge makes for strange bedfellows.” You said in a sincere in a way. It’s hard for you to explain it, but knowing she’s around makes decision making easier for you. “You're also helpful in making sure I don't go too far. By keeping me on the straight and narrow path. Hell, we're already in a mess. I made a decision while you weren't with me and this is the result.”
“Jeez, Allie. I didn’t know I was being helpful like at all. You were so calm and collected and knew what to do next all the time, I thought I was being in the way, you know? But if you say I’m useful, I think maybe I am.” She looks bubbly after hearing your answer. “B-But I don’t know if I’m qualified to keep you in check. I was the one who ran over a guy just because he pulled a knife on you…”

“You restrained yourself enough not to kill him. I don’t know if I could have done the same, it’s commendable.”
“A-Allie, I don’t know how to drive, like him not dying was like a super strike of mega luck.” Maggie doesn’t want to take credit for what she sees as a rash decision. “It was a total screw up. Mister, are you lying to me just to make me feel better? Because that would be so out of character from you.”

“Maggie, I wouldn’t keep you here if I didn’t think you were useful. And even so, it wouldn’t be fair if I excluded you from the satisfaction of beating Aleister.” You’re bonding over something more powerful than friendship: Revenge.
“That’s all you always thinking about, right?” She smiles.
“Not really. I remember when I listened to what happened to you, you looked so lonely, I thought maybe you’d be happier doing something you would enjoy instead of wallowing in self-pity like I was at some point.”

“You did have a really bad time, right? You were sooo right before. If I was really your friend before, I would have checked on you. Though I can’t imagine you being all sappy and shit.” Maggie tries to imagine your sad face but quickly gives up. “Theeeeen that totally means you wanted to cheer me up that time in your own way! That is so sweet! I’m starting to really get you! You’re suuuuch a softie underneath! Hehehe!” Maggie is giggling.

Softie..? You…?

What do you respond?

>“Good Night, Maggie.”
>“I suppose I am…”
>“Keep it down, Maggie.”
>Write In.

>>3495375
>"Really? Thanks for telling me, now I know I need to be harsher. Get ready for an early morning jog in three hours."

>>3495387
This

>>3495375
>“Keep it down, Maggie.”

>>3495375
>“Keep it down, Maggie.”

>>3495375
>"Really? Thanks for telling me, now I know I need to be harsher. Get ready for an early morning jog in three hours."

>>3495375
>>"Really? Thanks for telling me, now I know I need to be harsher. Get ready for an early morning jog in three hours."

>>3495375
>Write in >>3495387

>>3495375
>>“Good Night, Maggie.”

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“Really? Thanks for telling me, now I know I need to be harsher. Get ready for an early morning jog in three hours.” It’s time to rectify your wrongdoings. “Now keep it down, Maggie. We’re going to sleep now.” You put yourself back into the comfiness of the bed. Which isn’t much.
“S-Sorry for being loud.” Maggie goes back to whispering again. “B-But good joke, you know I haven’t slept like at all, r-right? Three hours is n-nothing.”
“Maggie, keep it down.”

“Allie, I’m still scared… Allie, don’t ignore me…” She tucks inside the bed as well and starts poking your shoulder multiple times. “I’m not k-kidding… I can’t sleep at all… Please, Allie, I d-don’t know if I can…”
You were decided on ignoring her until you fell asleep but since she’s trembling, the bed is moving way too much for your comfort. “What do you want me to do?”
“Uuh… I don’t know… Just make sure nothing bad happens…?”
“Are you asking me or are you telling what to do?”

“J-Just watch over me while I’m sleeping…”
“Sure. But why?” That works for you.

“I-I don’t know, I guess I don’t want to be the last one asleep?”
“If you say so. Now try to sleep.”
“Thanks, softie.”

“2:48 you have left to sleep…” You check it on your phone that you left on the drawer next to the bed. You also put the alarm on.
“Sheesh, alright…” Maggie closes her eyes and tries her best to fall asleep.

She dozes off shortly after. Now it's your turn, time to embrace sleep.

It’s 6:50 AM in the morning, you don’t feel well-rested – but you can go through the day like this anyway.

You woke up Maggie for your morning exercise. She foolishly believed it was all a joke of yours, a grave mistake. You ended up waking Catastrovania up as well and managed to convince her to get fit as well. After eating a below average breakfast made by the old witch (her name is Ronda). You all changed to a more fitting attire to jog around this place in the middle of nowhere.

You gained +2 Fitness experience points. You’re not even close to leveling up, but as Maggie says, you start from somewhere… or something like that.

Catastrovania quit at the very beginning of it, so she didn’t get so much work – despite all that she looks as beaten as Maggie who jogged full time.

After putting all your luggage back into the car, you’re ready to go. Maggie is trying to sleep on the co-pilot seat, and Catastrovania is writing something in her laptop.

Where should you go now?

>You will go to the town nearby. You promised Ice cream and Reese’s bars, remember?
>You will go to the town nearby. Maybe there is a museum or something you can visit.
>You will go to the nearest coastal town. You want to visit the beach.
>Ignore all other destinations and go directly to the city as planned.
>Write In.

(Last Reply of the day, we continue tomorrow.)

>>3495559
>>You will go to the nearest coastal town. You want to visit the beach.
Lets start this trip off fun. Besides you get ice cream after going to the beach, that's like a law. There's almost guaranteed to be a place we can get some nearby anyway, no need to go to town for some

>>3495559
>You will go to the town nearby. You promised Ice cream and Reese’s bars, remember?

>>3495559
>You will go to the nearest coastal town. You want to visit the beach and those often have Ice cream and Reese's bars somewhere.

>>3495559

>You will go to the town nearby. You promised Ice cream and Reese’s bars, remember?

>>3495559
Combining these two I guess.
>>3495563
>>3495570

To make
>You will go to the nearest coastal town. You want to visit the beach and those often have Ice cream and Reese's bars somewhere.

I'm sure we can find a job out at sea or in a restaurant, we need the cash for fuel, food, accommodation and shit for the beach.
.. Did any of us even bring their swimsuits?

>>3495573
This. Also,
>Tell Cat not to post our location online or something

>>3495601
That's a good point.
>Can be ban or limit everyone from accessing their social media accounts or sending messages. We wouldn't want the snapchat tracker to cause our downfall.

>>3495559
>You will go to the town nearby. You promised Ice cream and Reese’s bars, remember?

>>3495601
>>3495609
These!

But also
>>3495570
Because we're a *bit* of a softie even if we respond to such claims by depriving sleep and forcing workouts.

>>3495601
>>3495609
Yeah, it'd be weird if she was posting on the internet despite being supposedly kidnapped. We should stop her before somebody realizes somethings up

Not that I think that she has any friends that follow her

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“Hey Cat, do not post our location online or something. This goes for everyone, using social media and sending messages is completely prohibited for obvious reasons.” You state before getting the car moving.
“Fufufu, do not fret, young Alfred. I’m untraceable thanks to my SECRET NETWORK OF SPIES!” Catastrovania smirks. “Nevertheless, I’m just writing something BREATHTAKING and MYSTERIOUS.”
“And that is?” That caught your attention.
“Something a mere mortal like you couldn’t comprehend, a-and it’s not finished so I won’t show you…” It’s like Catastrovania is dying to tell it, but is too shy and can’t muster the courage. You will leave it be.

“After what happened with that squared-faced rodent, I like had to close all my accounts. So don’t worry about me!” Maggie says something slightly depressing that you feel like it’s going to benefit her in the long run. But who are you to say?
“We have to pretend to be dead, people. Don’t forget that.” Or you will die for real, and probably Sewel as well. “Either way, the plan is to get to the nearest coastal town and as the softie I am, I'll get you girls the ice cream I promised.”

Before anyone could react, out of the blue, someone knocks on your window. You pull it down just a little to be able to see who is bothering you as you don’t want a weirdo in your face.

And a weirdo he is! He’s a colossal man with an unfriendly face. If he’s not part of the mafia then they need to start improving their talent scouting.

“Alive?” He has a deep voice. You tense up as you’re ready to drive away any second. “Tell. Head or tail.” He magically makes a coin appear in his hands.
“Head.” You respond without hesitation. Catastrovania is watching nervously as hell as well. Maggie is too busy visiting the realm of dreams.
He throws the coin the air and catches it. He shows it to you. “You safe. I make sure.” And head it was! He nods to himself. “You go.”
“…Alright.” You aren’t sure of what’s happening and you don’t care enough to find out.

From the Inn/hotel you see the witch receptionist Ronda yelling at the big guy to come back to the inn. His name is Yevtushenkov, you probably never going to get that name right again. After the man starts walking away, you put this car under way. Catastrovania wondered what was that and you simply couldn’t respond. Good-bye random ass hotel in the middle of nowhere.

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>>3497057

If everything goes well you will arrive at Naramatsunai in an hour and a half. It’s another coastal town smaller than good old Laoling, you should be able to find what you need there – maybe it won’t even be necessary to go to the city.

During the trip, Maggie couldn’t fall asleep, so an enjoyable chat between you three sparked – the conversation revolved around the OCCULT and why you should research about it together. Why? Because Cat wanted to talk about that.

Catastrovania was adamant about doing a group watch of one of her series for research, Maggie was fairly antagonistic to her idea but ended up budging – you didn’t say much but you are pretty sure that series has nothing to do with the OCCULT.

After a while of safe driving, you arrive at Naramatsunai. You find a parking space near a local convenience store, you wanted to buy some Ice cream for everyone – but Maggie wanted to leave it for lunch. You oblige since there is no hurry. Catastrovania was disappointed, but you told her you will get her Reese’s bar as well – that made her happy.

You’re near the beach.

What do you do?

>Enjoy the beach like you’re supposed to! You brought your swimwear for a reason!
>Tell the girls to enjoy the beach. You will look for a part-time job to ensure some income.
>Tell the girls you all need to find a part-time job. You all need some money first before you can indulge yourselves.
>Write In.

>>3497062
>Tell the girls to enjoy the beach. You will look for a part-time job to ensure some income.
>But first buy sunglasses, sun hats, and sunscreen for everyone.

>>3497062
>>Tell the girls to enjoy the beach. You will look for a part-time job to ensure some income.
We'll run out of money eventually

>>3497062
>Tell the girls to enjoy the beach. You will look for a part-time job to ensure some income.

>>3497062
This >>3497080

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“Maggie, here.” You hand her 50 bucks. “Use them to buy sunglasses, sun hats and sunscreen for everyone. Enjoy the beach and don’t separate.”
“Uh? Are you going somewhere?” Maggie seems a little confused.
“I’m going to get a part-time job to ensure some income.”
“Y-You don’t want us to get one?” Catastrovania seems willing to help. Her last job ended in disaster though.

“It’s fine for now, don’t worry – have a good time.” You don’t have enough cash in your savings to pretend this can go for long.
“Are you really sure, Allie?” Maggie asks once again. You nod at her in response. “Alright! C’mon, Catastrovania Strifaust Morituros IX! Let’s enjoy the beach together!”
“Uuh…” Catastrovania looks unsure, she looks at you and you give her a thumb up. “Hmm… My ALL SEEING EYE predicted it anyway... My search for the TREASURE OF… err… what’s this place called again?”
“T-There’s treasure here?!” Maggie believes Catastrovania for some reason.

After everyone took some stuff from their respective luggages, it’s time to leave!

“I’ll see you girls later, take care.” You wave them goodbye.

They both say goodbye as well and you all part ways. They will call you if necessary, you have your phone with you in case that happens.

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>>3497244

You walk down the streets of Naramatsunai in search of any pamphlet or store that is hiring. The town is pretty similar to Laoling except the buildings are in a worse state and, well, it’s not as big.

Eventually, after a few minutes of enjoying your walk with the beach breeze in your face, you find a Bar that is hiring! It’s called The Flux, and the building looks fairly small as it is adjacent to other stores.

Also, there is a pamphlet for hiring people for an experiment in one of the walls near the bar and they need people for testing a new drug. It says it’s good pay, but there is no number on it. This gives you a worse vibe than going fishing with Kong Bo.

What do you do?

>Go to the bar! You’ve always wondered what being a bartender would be like.
>Be a guinea pig! Maybe the pay is large enough you don’t have to work for a while.
>Write In.

>>3497246
>Be a guinea pig! Maybe the pay is large enough you don’t have to work for a while.

>>3497246
>Be a guinea pig! Maybe the pay is large enough you don’t have to work for a while.
One of Calamity's relative might show up.

>>3497246
>>Go to the bar! You’ve always wondered what being a bartender would be like.
We just barely avoided death like a day ago, let's not tempt fate

>>3497246
>Go to the bar! You’ve always wondered what being a bartender would be like.

>>3497246
>>Go to the bar! You’ve always wondered what being a bartender would be like.

>>3497246
>Go to the bar! You’ve always wondered what being a bartender would be like.

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Despite fighting giant squids in your previous job, you don’t want avoiding death to be a daily occurrence in your life – You’ll get the bartender job. Besides, you’ve always wondered what being a bartender would be like. You enter the bar.

The place looks fairly small; there is a couple of tables with 2 chairs each, a music box with a microphone and a screen with a couch next to it (probably for karaoke), a TV hanging on the wall and the barstool on the other end. At the barstool, you’re greeted by the bartender, a young man with glasses named Camilo Camerota. You inquire about the job and quickly get it on the spot. He seems fairly desperate for help. You weren’t even able to reject the offer and honestly, this is a red flag big enough to give you second thoughts. You ask him what’s wrong and about the pay.

“Nothing major, but this job cannot be done with one guy behind the barstool, especially at night. Your pay will depend on what job you end up doing.” Camilo begins his explanation. He looked more collected at first glance, but something tells you he’s quick to lose his cool.
“And why is that?”

“Both things are intertwined. You see, our clientele is quite standard… for the industry that is. Your disorderly man every now and then, but nothing that’s undoable.” He sighs. “But there is one customer that is just unruly and we can’t quite kick her out as we would normally do with clients her ilk. This boisterous patron and the normal duties of our profession are overwhelming for me, at least to do every day. So that’s why your help will be more than welcome.”
“Could you explain further?”
“Yes, this woman is none other than the owner of this establishment, her name is Laetitia Walsh. She’s not only an alcoholic, but she doesn’t quite respect your bounds so to speak. But if you get to control her and please her whims, you could consider her a generous customer with hefty tips unlike the rest of the clientele. Which isn’t difficult if you pay your attention to her. Treat her with care and that will be enough.”

“Alright…” You don’t like where this is going.
“Anyhow, we need to prepare at once. I need to teach you how to make the drinks and I need to ask you now, what job would you prefer doing tonight? Serving regular customers or dealing with Laetitia? Your pay will be the standard, but with Laetitia, who knows!”

What do you do?

>Time for your regular Bartender job today.
>Deal with this boisterous owner today.
>Leave. This job doesn’t sound worth the hassle.
>Write In.

>>3497434
>Deal with this boisterous owner today

>>3497434
>>Deal with this boisterous owner today.

>>3497434
>>Deal with this boisterous owner today.

>>3497434
>Deal with this boisterous owner today.

>>3497434
>Deal with this boisterous owner today.

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You won’t be able to do a decent job with the other patrons without knowing all the drinks by yourself, so it’s better if you try to deal with this boisterous owner. More importantly, you’re here for the money. You respond to Camilo’s question.

“Oh, quite courageous. You made these lessons trouble-free. I’ll need to teach you how to do two drinks, if she asks for anything else, just inform me. And if you don’t feel confident, I’ll take care of the first one, is that clear?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Good, drink mixing is not difficult at all, it’s all about measurement…” Camilo explains the enigmatic arts of mixing drinks.

He spent one hour teaching you the two drinks you needed to make to perfection, they are very sugary cocktail soft drinks and far easier to do than cooking with Berenice. He explains that the owner is not well-versed about the industry, so if you play your cards right, you won’t even need to deal with the owner being drunk. He did say in the end, the most important thing is to clean the dishes you get back.

Then after the lessons were done, he asked you to change to your new (?) uniform (in the back) and help bring some of the bottles from there. After everything was prepared, the bar is officially open. You helped Camilo deal with clients that weren’t regulars, and practiced some of the drinks he didn’t teach you to do intensively with them – they looked satisfied for all you can tell, except for the fact you took a long time to make them as you tried to measure things correctly.

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>>3497533

Eventually, the owner of the bar made her grand return to her establishment, she looks like a wealthy middle age woman past her glory days, but still likes to show off. You can tell it’s her because Camilo flinched the second she saw her. Camilo gets closer to you and wishes you luck.

“…I’m sorry, but there is no turning back now.” Camilo sentences giving you a worse vibe than before.

The woman walks towards the barstool with tacky elegance, there is basically no grace at all in the way she walks. She cordially says hello to the patrons and sits in the chair in front of you. Here is your VIP client.

“Oh my, Camilo found a replacement in such a short amount of time.” Laetitia is eyeing on you. “I’m the owner, Laetitia. Nice to meet you...?”
“Alfred. Alfred Brown.”
“Alfred! Goood!” She nods to herself. “No need be tense or treat me in any way special, I prefer having a friendly relationship with my employee.”
“Yes, ma’am.”

“You seem quite young. Are you sure you want to work in this type of place? Not that I’m complaining.”
“I’m sure, yes. What are you going to drink today?”
“Make my favorite, and don’t contain yourself.”

He never told you which one was her favorite. At least there are just two options.

What do you do?

>Give her the most sugary one! A standard glass!
>Give her the most alcoholic one! A double shot!
>Give her the most sugary one! A goblet!
>Write In.

+Bartending Lv.01

>>3497535
>Write in: balanced between sugary and alcoholic, but in a goblet!
Give her a taste that you're super serious about serving, but not too eager.

>>3497535
>Give her the most sugary one! A goblet!

>>3497535
>Give her the most sugary one! A goblet!

>>3497535
>Give her the most sugary one! A goblet!
Oh boy this is gonna go down badly.

>>3497535
>Give her the most sugary one! A goblet!

>>3497535
>>Give her the most sugary one! A goblet!
She seems like the type

>>3497535
>Give her the most alcoholic one! A double shot!
Start strong and finish easy or you'll end up getting sick later. Being the owner of a bar and an alcoholic, I think she likes the taste of liquor.

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You make the most sugary one and serve it on a goblet. A decently big cup to make her think you’re business, but not the biggest one. Sounds balanced enough to you.

“Aww, it’s cute how much it takes you to make a drink!” She sounds very condescending. Hopefully it’s not a trait of hers. Despite her comments, she’s anxiously waiting for her drink.
“Here you go, madam.” You put the goblet in front of her.

The anxious Laetitia immediately grabs her drink and starts chugging it until only 1/3 of the goblet is left. Once the first gulp went through her throat, you could see her expression changing akin to a relaxed baby getting breastfeed. Worrisome behavior to put it lightly.

“This is fine! Good job!” Laetitia with her free hand taps you on the shoulder to congratulate you.
“Thank you. I’m glad you liked it.” You dutifully retort.
“I would have preferred a little more of a punch, but the taste is sublime.” She puts her goblet on the counter and starts spinning her index finger on the cup. “Still, you should relax… you have been pretty quiet so far, I can tell you don’t want to ruin this, but I know for sure there is a party animal within you.”

“Sorry.” There is no such thing.
“That’s exactly what I don’t want to hear. Don’t apologize. We’re having a good time, remember…?” She starts drinking again until her goblet is empty. Noticing it now, giving her the answers she doesn’t want to hear makes her drink, but it’s too early to tell. “So tell me, do you have a girlfriend, Alfred?”

How do you respond?

>“I do… She’s quite out there, but a sweet girl inside. At least from what I have seen so far.” You’re imagining Catastrovania is your girlfriend now, so you can puzzle the next of answers if she inquires more about it.
>“I do… She’s quite an easy going girl and fun to have around. We have similar goals in life too.” You’re imagining Maggie is your girlfriend now, so you can puzzle the next of answers if she inquires more about it.
>“I don’t have a girlfriend, madam.”
>Write In.

>>3497583
>"I don't have a girlfriend, madam."

>>3497583
>>“I don’t have a girlfriend, madam.”
He's too autistic to think about girls

>>3497583
Oh no, no no no no no. I see where this might go but if we spin a yarn it'll end up worse.
>“I don’t have a girlfriend, madam.”

>>3497583
>"No but I am babysitting two girls."

>>3497600
Kek

It's funny cause it's true

>>3497583
>"I don't have a girlfriend, madam."
There is no time for lewd stuff (yet) on this quest for revenge. Only after Aleister is anywhere from severly crippled to brutally murdered is when that's OK

>>3497600
This is the much better response.

>>3497600
The best response.

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“I don’t have a girlfriend, madam.” You could say you are babysitting two girls, even though you left them alone at the beach without any adult supervision.

You remind yourself Maggie is actually 18 years old. Now you’re wondering how old is Catastrovania, if she was working at the car rental she must be 18 as well, right? She looks fairly young and it was a Saturday though, maybe it was a part-time job.

…

Why are you thinking about this now?

Laetitia’s eyes spark for a second, then she puts both arms on the counter, hands on her face cheeks. “That’s genuinely surprising. I thought a down-to-earth gentleman like you would have someone lucky around.”
“Madam, they are lucky not to have me around.”
“Hehehe, you’re quite funny.” Laetitia puts her hand over her mouth and coyly laughs. She seems to start enjoying your company. “Don’t you feel lonely at night…? I know how unbearable it must be for a young kid like you.” She extends her right hand and puts it over your arms, and gently starts rubbing it.

…

This conversation is going places you don’t feel comfortable going. Perhaps you should rethink your strategy before things get too awkward, but she hasn’t even asked for another drink – so that’s good, right? That proves your theory right.

What do you do?

>“So anything else you want to drink, madam?”
>“I do. But it’s not something I cannot take.”
>“I do. It’s only natural to want companionship.”
>“Do you?”
>Write In.

(Last reply of the day, we continue tomorrow.)

>>3497624
>"I might be alone, but i'm not lonely."

>>3497624
>"I'm too busy trying to make ends meet to be concerned with thoughts like those (loneliness)."

>>3497624
>"There are more important things than a relationship"
Like REVENGE

>>3497624
>>3497637
I'm voting for this. It's just autistic enough for our dude.

>>3497641
I like this. Full autism mode

>>3497624
Yeeee >>3497641 >>3497637

>>3497624
>"Yeah, it is pretty lonely since my parents died in a freak accident."

>>3497624
>>3497637
This on the outside
>>3497641
This on the inside

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“I might be alone, but I’m not lonely.”
“No need to lie, it’s completely normal to be eager for intimacy with someone from the other sex.” Laetitia moves her hand back to her cheek. Your arm is free at last. “Just imagine having someone waking up next to you in the morning, a confidant – someone you could rely on…”
You experienced something like that, it’s not that great. “There are more important things than a relationship.” Like revenge.

“That’s your inexperience talking. But I will concede albeit just slightly.” Laetitia scoffs at you. “When you rush your relationship and settle with the wrong person, you end up in an unfulfilling relationship with a man who doesn’t love you and emotionally manipulates you until he throws you away for a shiny new toy, a bunch of ungrateful kids you can’t relate to and pick his side when divorce happens, with your prime years long gone, no education and no idea of what to do…” That’s oddly specific… Laetitia looks indignant. “At least I got half of his money.”

Her point went all over the place and told you a backstory you weren’t all keen to listen to. But it is what it is.

“I see.” You nod at her like what she just say was good advice.
Laetitia tries to take a sip of her cup but it’s empty. “Alfred, I want a drink now. This better pack a punch, dear.” She tips you 20 bucks…

What do you do?

>Serve her one standard glass of the most sugary drink of the two you know.
>Serve her one shot of the most alcoholic drink of the two you know.
>Serve her two shots of the most alcoholic drink of the two you know.
>“So I’ll take what you just said was what happened to you, right? You had it tough.” Try not to handle her a drink just yet. Her bad temper is making her take a rash decision.
>“Sorry, ma’am. But it’s better if you don’t keep drinking.” Reject her tip as well.
>Write In.

>>3498571
>Serve her one shot of the most alcoholic drink of the two you know.

>>3498571
>>“So I’ll take what you just said was what happened to you, right? You had it tough.” Try not to handle her a drink just yet. Her bad temper is making her take a rash decision.
Distract her from drinking too much. Al's purity is at stake here!

>Serve her one shot of the most alcoholic drink of the two you know.

>>3498571
>Serve her one shot of the most alcoholic drink of the two you know.
>"Tell me more."

>>3498571
Thiiiiiis >>3498636

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You begin mixing drinks to make the most alcoholic one of the two you know. You’re serving her just one shot. It will pack the punch she wants without being too much to handle. You serve it to Laetitia.

“Tell me more.” You say as you pass up the drink.
“Here I go!” She drinks it in one cold sweep. It wasn’t much, so it isn’t impressive. “Marvelous! Simply marvelous!”
“Thank you.” You nod without expressing much.
“Perhaps we hit jackpot here with you...” She’s eyeing up you again.
“No need to exaggerate.”

“You’re so nice…” She’s eyeing your hand on the counter, she’s planning on putting her hand on it. You instinctively move it away.
“Continue, please.”
“Oh yes, I know you aren’t in a relationship right now, but there is a piece of advice I need to give you – don’t ever forget you need to be sexually desirable to your partner if you want to maintain a healthy relationship! Not everyone is blessed with great genetics, so prepare to work for your looks sooner or later.” Laetitia is talking with an air of self-righteousness. “I think the relationship with my husband took a nosedive when he started to get a little chunky, I did my best to remind him to follow a diet or do exercises but he blamed it all on his work! He didn’t have free time he said! Then he stopped performing in bed… Too tired and out of shape… But I stuck with him despite all that. Had to vent my sexual frustrations in other ways, his bad eating habits infected me – then he started shaming me for my body. Yeah, he was getting back into shape again, but whatever… Who the hell does he think he is? J-Just thinking about it pisses me off! Did he really think I wouldn’t notice I wasn’t attractive anymore? You think after spending years of being the center of attention of all guys, I wouldn’t notice they stare at me with disgust?! Ridiculous…”

“Mhm.” You pretend to care.

“You’re quite the reserved kid, Alfred. And that’s something I value when you deal with the other customers, but not with me. I want you to go all out… so I implore you to exaggerate because this small glass clearly wasn’t enough...” Laetitia looks around and grabs the goblet from before. “Fill it. Now.” She stands up, puts some cash directly to your pocket with her free hand and gently taps it, inadvertently knocking her empty little glass… She didn’t even notice it even when she sat back on her seat.

She tipped you 50 Bucks…

What do you do?

>Do as you were told. This is not going to end well.
>“I know exactly the perfect drink for you.” Make the sugary one and fill the goblet with it instead.
>“Ma’am, you’re looking a little drunk. I prefer if I don’t serve you more.” Give the tip back.
>Write In.

>>3498741
>Go for 2/3 surgery and 1/3 alcoholic
>Talk about how you were a bit of a business owner yourself.

>>3498741
>>“I know exactly the perfect drink for you.” Make the sugary one and fill the goblet with it instead.
>"I think that personality matters most in a relationship. Is it possible that the relationship ended because you two just weren't compatible?"
Distract her from drinking. Make her think that it didn't end because she's ugly

>>3498741
This >>3498777

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“I know exactly the perfect drink for you.” The exact same one you served her the first time, but she doesn’t need to know that. You meticulously create this new and inventive drink. It’s ready.

“Here you go.” You serve the sugar with alcohol. “Before you indulge yourself. I want to say something.”
“Go ahead.” Laetitia is interested, you haven’t taken the lead at any point in these conversations – so she’s welcoming the change of pace.
“I think that personality matters most in a relationship. Is it possible that the relationship ended because you two just weren't compatible?” Maybe making her think that I didn’t end because she’s ugly would help her distract her from drinking.

“How naïve of you, Alfred. There is no relationship without physical attraction and my charm was long gone at that point. My husband ended up dating younger and physically attractive girls after our quarrel. So you don’t have a leg to stand on…” She takes the goblet and slowly moves it to her lips.
“There is a difference between fooling around and settling with someone. Immediate attractiveness fades away, but a long-standing relationship lasts thanks to how well matched both parties are to each other. Tell me, what really bothered you? Was it your husband getting out of shape or him getting lazier and not putting an effort into your relationship?”
“I… Does it matter? What are you trying to say…?” She hasn’t touched her drink. You really caught her attention now.

“You weren’t made for each other. The other issues were just icing on the cake.” You humbly explain.
“…So I lost him not because I was ugly, but because our personalities are shit?”
“You didn’t lose anyone. You just grew apart.”
She blinks a few times and takes a small sip from her goblet. “…What a peculiar point of view, it’s nice to be young, eh?”

“It’s only logical.”
“Pfft… If you say so.” She takes another sip of her goblet, she’s taking her time with this drink. “Tell me more about you, Alfred.”
“There isn’t much to talk about.”
“No, please, I’m the one doing the listening now…” She smiles.

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>>3498921

You managed to entertain her for the rest of the evening without Laetitia becoming a mess. You ended being tipped an extra 100. All your tips plus the money from working all day netted you’re an extra 285 G-Bucks to your wallet. You also exchange numbers with the owner and your coworker.

You gained +3 Charisma Experience Points thanks to dealing with this abhorrent owner.

You gained +2 Courage experience points for withstanding an uncomfortable situation without it getting to you. Congratulations you reached Lv. 3!

After finally finishing your work for today, you are free. It’s nighttime, time went flying by quick without you even noticing. You are somewhat hungry. Fortunately, you got a call from Maggie just after leaving work. She wonders where you are and informs you they are worried and waiting in the car. They also ate some of the homemade food you had stored in the car. You ask her to find a place where they could stay as you walk back.

After arriving and saying hi to the girls, Catastrovania told you about the places they found on the web. You have to decide where.

Where do you want to spend the night?

>A lodging house that is accepting new tenants. Sounds like it will be a permanent stay though. 500 bucks a month.
>An old apartment building. Sounds like it will be a permanent stay though. 300 bucks a month.
>A little cabin near the beach. Rent only. 30 Bucks the day.
>Stay in the car. It’s cheaper.
>Write In.

(Gathering enough new skills and developing your passive stats gave you one extra STR.)

>>3498924
>A little cabin near the beach. Rent only. 30 Bucks the day.

>>3498924
>>A little cabin near the beach. Rent only. 30 Bucks the day.
We aren't planning on living here

also
>Show off our haul
>"We can afford a pretty good dinner tonight"

>>3498924
>>A little cabin near the beach. Rent only. 30 Bucks the day.

>>3498924
>A little cabin near the beach. Rent only. 30 Bucks the day.

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You decided it’s better to rent a little cabin. You aren’t expecting to stay here for much longer if you’re honest and it’s pretty cheap as well. But before you go…

You show your haul. “We can afford a pretty good dinner tonight.”
“Woohoo!” Maggie seems excited. “Where did you get all that money?”
“Bartending. The customers in this town are generous.”
“Woah! Did you bring any booze with you?” Maggie wonders with more interest than before.

“No.” You cut her off. You’re the designated driver, you won’t bring alcohol in here.
“Aww, that’s fine! Let’s go…!” Maggie’s disappointment went away fast.
“Y-You didn’t drink anything, r-right? You are the one driving, remember?” Catastrovania is worried about her own well-being.
“I did not. I wasn’t in the mood and I know my role here.” It actually made you sick from just the stains in there, so it didn’t even cross your mind.

You embarked on a new trip to this cabin on the other side of the beach. You had to go to another place nearby first, where the transaction happens. You pay the first day upfront and notify when you leave to pay the rest. That sounds like bad business practice, but you don’t care.

The parking space for the car is an extra 5 G-Bucks a day. You were about to pay the whole sum, but Maggie decided to do it herself. Where did she get that money…? Perhaps she didn’t buy the stuff you requested. Shame.

Now you’re at the small cabin near the beach. It’s a little group of cabins one next to the other, almost adjacent to the Beach Entrance from the east part of town, and since its offseason, there are no more people inhabiting the others.

The cabin itself is nothing to write home about, a little dusty, but it has everything you need. It’s divided into four rooms, the one in the middle is the main one with the kitchen and the door to the bathroom at the other end away from the kitchen proper. There are two rooms with two beds each. Finally some privacy. That’s it.

You three unpacked some of your stuff, now you’re ready to enjoy the night!

What do you do now?

>Order Pizza.
>Make dinner yourself. You will have to buy some groceries though. Eh, you will take the opportunity to buy the ice cream and Reese's bar that are long overdue.
>Make dinner yourself. You will make an impromptu fishing rod. It’s time to make those fishing techniques count!
>Write In.

>>3499025
>Make dinner yourself. You will have to buy some groceries though. Eh, you will take the opportunity to buy the ice cream and Reese's bar that are long overdue.
>Have Cat search up what's going on with the mafia on social media news.

>>3499025
>>Make dinner yourself. You will have to buy some groceries though. Eh, you will take the opportunity to buy the ice cream and Reese's bar that are long overdue.
We got all that money for a reason, we can afford some basic groceries. Besides, REESE'S ICE CREAM

Though fishing might be fun if we don't leave this place tomorrow. It'll probably be lightweight compared to what we've been through

>>3499025
>Make dinner yourself. You will have to buy some groceries though. Eh, you will take the opportunity to buy the ice cream and Reese's bar that are long overdue.

>>3499025
>Make dinner yourself. You will have to buy some groceries though. Eh, you will take the opportunity to buy the ice cream and Reese's bar that are long overdue.

>>3499025
>Make dinner yourself. You will have to buy some groceries though. Eh, you will take the opportunity to buy the ice cream and Reese's bar that are long overdue.

Uphold a promise, get a good meal, and restock supplies for future meals/travel.

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“I’m going to make a quick trip to the store to bring some groceries.” You tell both girls. “Catastrovania, please search up what’s going on with the mafia on social media news.”
“You mean to contact my SECRET NETWORK OF SPIES? Or maybe I should bring the A-GROUP?!” Catastrovania smirks.
“Yeah, sure…” You only care about the information.
“I’ll be cleaning up the place then. I wonder if there is a broom around here…” Maggie gave herself a task. Good.

You ended up buying a week’s worth of groceries and a container if you need to move out of the place. Yes, that includes the ice cream and Reese’s bars. It’s long overdue, but it’s finally time. You came back with all the stuff and started preparing dinner. You spent 105 G-Bucks in total.

“Uuh… So you cook as well. It smells nice…” You caught Catastrovania’s interest.
“You don’t? I learned just a few days ago.” No shame in not having everything sorted out.
“I… I miss Starphase.”
“Then call her. I’m sure she will be happy to hear news about you.”

“No, I m-mean she’s the one who… well, that too… but…” Catastrovania looks uncomfortable.
“Even so, I prefer if you do. Just tell her not to inform anyone outside of your family. Also here.” You hand her Reese’s bar. To your surprise, Catastrovania seems jubilant.

“Y-YES! It’s for me, right?! You a-aren’t pulling any tricks here?”
“Enjoy.”

She devours it in a blink of an eye. You may need to hide the other ones you bought if she always eats them this quickly. You ignored what you just watched and kept cooking, pretending you never saw anything…

You ended up making a Regular Homemade Dinner. Despite the result not being all glamorous, you feel like the next one is going to taste better because you think you have a better grasp of the concealed culinary arts.

…And just like that, dinner is done.

“Woah, Allie! Not bad! It’s like there is nothing you can’t do!” Maggie is pleasantly surprised.
“Yeah, it was alright…” Catastrovania wasn’t as content as Maggie, not like she didn’t like it – but it wasn’t lovely enough.
“I hope you girls have some space for dessert because this softie bought you ice cream as well.” You hand everyone one.

“T-This is super cool!” Maggie is really cheerful now. “It’s been a while since someone pampered me this way! Like look!” Maggie pulled her sleeveless blouse up to show her firm tummy. “If this starts getting soft again, it’s going to be your fault! And I wouldn’t mind, hehe!”
“Pamper? Planning to get out of shape? So I have to get harsher again, uh?”
“N-No! You don’t! W-What you need to say is ’Maggie, you’ll look fine anyway’ or ’Maggie, don’t worry, I’m watching over your diet!’ or s-something!”

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>>3499296

“Who says something like that on the spot…?” Catastrovania is not buying it.
“We’re jogging in the morning. It’s part of our routine now.” You won’t let indiscipline take over this group.
“Noooo…” Maggie’s smile has been erased with good reason, she plants her face on the table.

“Changing topics, did you find anything online, Cat?”
“Fufufu… Well, I—”

The door violently opens, interrupting Catastrovania before she can say something! An eccentric looking man appears and points at you three!

“There is no mistake this time! I finally found you! It’s time for you to pay for what you did to MEEEEE!” The eccentric looking man looks absolutely furious and that me sounded fairly melodious too.

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>>3499298

At some computer room...

“So you leaked it, Maggie...? What a naughty girl…”


Sadly, this is all we have for this thread! Thanks for playing! See you next time!

>>3499299
Thanks for running

>>3499299
Thanks for running QM.
Annoyed that you nerfed Maggie but I enjoyed the hell out of this.

>>3499494
Eh, I think she looks better with smaller tits

>>3499543
Ignore name. I honestly don't know that even fucking happened

>>3499494
I agree with you.

Thanks for running QM!

I request a redraw of >>3499296 so small tit Maggie gang can be proven wrong!

>>3499494
>>3499549
>>3499660
Wow guess there's no love for small tits in this day and age. I'm disappointed in all of you

>>3499494
Small tits best fits dammit. It's why Castro is best/worst girl

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Thanks for playing everyone! We will probably return next week maybe, I'm not sure!

>>3499660
Here you go, pal. Honestly, I don't know what size fits her better.

>>3499905
>>3499924
You two should be ashamed of yourselves. Small breasted girls are no different from guys without dicks.

>>3500111
Thanks QM!
Honestly I'd be fine with Maggie being small but I do think a larger suit her better.

>>3500333
>You two should be ashamed of yourselves. Small breasted girls are no different from guys without dicks.
This is the most absurd thing I've ever read

>>3500427
You would say that you flat sympathiser.

>>3500111
Out of curiosity QM, do we know the educational situation with both Cat and Maggie? Is Cat in college or was her job at the car rental full time? What subjects does Maggie take at high school?

We wouldn't want to be responsible for them failing the year (in Maggie's case, again).

>>3500333
>>3500519
>She needs big tits or else she isn't a woman!
Holy shit

>>3500725
>She needs big tits or else she isn't a woman!
Thanks for making me laugh anon, I didn't realise it would be seen as that.

>>3500519
Cat is still in high school and for the rest, you need to ask them.