A nuke is going to explode if we don't leave?
...so, a nuke is planted somewhere nearby? If it was a nuclear missile then I don't think leaving would help.

What if we disarmed it? Let's go look at it, at least. Shooting it seems like a real bad idea, the explosion would outrange our bullets.

B 2026/08/04(Tue)20:00 No. 1130324 ID: c65cd0
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U sai u want to shot down missel 2 prov ur lov 4 king!
Horned sas taht missel is 2 far!
then gose 2 talk vrey long and boring!

B 2026/08/04(Tue)20:00 No. 1130325 ID: c65cd0
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"Let me get this through to you. The Hortorum Coalition decided to wipe you clean off the face of the earth, kerblamo. And if ya stay here, that's what's gonna happen!

'Course, if you're attached to this place, You can blow it up midflight. If ya travel six hours northeast, you'll be right beneath it at it's highest point. A well placed shot and we get fireworks instead'a burnin hive. Which it looks like ya already have."

B 2026/08/04(Tue)20:00 No. 1130326 ID: c65cd0
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"How do you even know about this? Why should we trust you? You're not even native to around here, are you?"

B 2026/08/04(Tue)20:00 No. 1130327 ID: c65cd0
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"I'm on your side! Why'd I warn ya about a missile if I wasn't? But if you really need ta know the truth, I'm a time traveler who's come back ta prevent a future wherein humans came back and there wasn't anything we could do about it! Y'see, she could makea difference and if that nuke blows her up, the best we can do is grovel!"

U getting bored n sleepy wit how much horned talk.

"BEE! You need ta make a choice! Run away or intercept it!"

Silence 2026/07/27(Mon)14:59 No. 1130009 ID: 6d1406
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Take a look over all the parts you have, every weapon, and get to building. You will have a standard loadout as well as a backup.

Silence 2026/08/03(Mon)14:57 No. 1130277 ID: 6d1406
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You get two mech loadouts prepped, your alien machine can grab whatever weapons it finds, it'll be useful.

Silence 2026/08/03(Mon)14:58 No. 1130278 ID: 6d1406
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You're gonna also wanna think about some more backup, maybe contact those allies of yours in the Junk Division. Reports show that Red Mask is back, and there's more than one.

Well that can be trouble.

For now, rest up, tomorrow is the start of the end.

Do you wanna contact the Junk Division and ask for help, or do you wanna keep it to you and your machines?

Contact them.
No guarantee they'll be available, but if so they could really help.
As for what's in it for them... is there some kind of bounty now on Red Mask or something?

coordinating with a strong team will keep us all safer.

as for loadout: since we have the alien mech its best to keep a distance.
rail gun and missile launcher paired with kinetic shield and machine gun if anything gets close.

The changeling wouldn't know how Casey originally got her wings. I wonder if we could catch her on that.

Hmm, the fact Casey's cum is glowing with angelic energy should a tell, doubt a glamour can fake that.

Also, changelings react quite vicariously to said angel energy. Have the changeling taste some mouse-angel cum and see if they react strongly.

That, or I suppose Flashing Feathers could give both a ride / taste test.

I wonder if the entire point of the contest was simply to stall for time for Flashing Feathers to show up.

>>1130255
All part Mr. Ochre's scheme to have a truly debaucherous foursome as a gift for Flashing Feathers. Just. As. Planned.

A god fucking both Caseys with their double dick to determine which one is faking the orgasm or by fucking both so thoroughly to reveal the changeling when they lose all composure sounds like a completely valid and rational idea

Absurdity DeVoid 2026/08/04(Tue)18:40 No. 1130320 ID: 8add66
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A) Fluffy goes to hang out with Marcus Veegle.

B) Fluffy goes to hang out with Crescent.

C) Fluffy goes to the guild's shop.

the bat, it's good to get a feel for what's considered authority here. give a bow or a nod of acknowledgement, having her favor may be more valuable than you expect

Bat and Rat might be under the masters direct control or have their thoughts monitored/regulated. They're unlikely to stray from whatever script they have (as a noble-woman and a esteemed general) without instant pain. Best case, they try to flatter you (the bat flirting, the rat impressed by your martial prowess), worst case, they mock and humiliate you for the barbarian you are, or try to get info out of you discreetly.

On the other side of the table, the Brother Juan might help you out discreetly with advice, though clearly would rather not draw attention, and you have no knowledge of religion.

The butterfly seems to be an enigma. She's clearly a living prisoner (restricted from flying) but her attitude and role is hard to discern.

Overall:
- Bat seems worst choice as they already seem to dislike you and are a revenant. At best we use their ego against them. We also don't want to flirt with a revenant.
- Rat fits what you know (hunting, fighting) but is a revenant and might just be a bastard or poke you for tactical info on how you fought or where you hid. Easiest to act your role around though and might gleam insight into Revenants.
- Brother Juan is the 'safe' option. Keeps you humble and discreet. But you lack religious knowledge and Juan wants to stay out of the limelight.
- The butterfly is a wildcard. Could be helpful or indifferent and we have no idea what their role is. Clearly restricted from flying, unlike the bat.

The choice might have the king assume your own opinion of yourself between noble (bat), general (rat), humble/faithful (Juan) or whatever the butterfly's role is (courtesan?).

You can also potentially trick the rat/bat into going off-script and get punished for it.

My vote is between Butterfly and Rat.

Butterfly might be their resident kinky freak. So let's get to know her better, I am hoping that she is into getting tired up.

Let us sit with the bat.

Is the butterfly still like alive? It might be a good mental note to take although i would refrain from telling it to them if their reaction is to do a immediate rescue operation, since it would probably end with everyone dead.

>>1130306
Oh? You know, it seems like Moriko put a ring on it. ‘It’ being some weird alien phalange, but still. Does that make you jealous, Deem?

>>1130306
Hey, uh, question. Why do we need to change her back? She looks pretty fucking cool. That's not gonna hurt our image any, and if she can still fight like that, what's the problem? If she likes the form enough you could see if you can figure out how to make it permanent?

If it really must be done, you can convince her to spit up the rocks by offering something as a trade.

Out of the options presented I guess upgrade the imp. It's not a super useful combatant at the moment, and while it's usually best to focus on strengths, the imp is... well, not going away.

If you wanted to go back to sleep, Moriko’s coils would be the perfect place for it.
Take the tribute, it’ll make you less fatigued and provide a useful outlet for all that hoarding - showing fealty to her dungeon mistress.
But, if she were to keep a part of this transformation, the tendrils on those head-fins… they’re kinda like horns. And the tendrils could act like the animated hair she had trouble with, only these might be easier to adapt to since she took well to this form?

>>1130308
Mana is stored in the knockers…

>HOW DO YOU THINK A DUNGEON WOULD GET LAID?!
I'm sure you could ask Moriko for ideas on the matter.

>>1130288
Huh, who slimed them? I thought we were the only one in here and hadn't slimed anyone else.

Also, uh, I thought we were just here to make contact? We don't want to go sliming everyone (unless they ask to be slimed for all the inherent benefits)

A. Gotta tell everyone that being slimed is all positive as far as you know. Also good way to get in touch with the captain.

>>1130287
So uh, if humanity (and every other creature for the forseeable future) is functionally immortal, that opens up a big can of worms.

1) Overpopulation issues - nobody dying while still needing resources and being able to reproduce is not a fun scenario. Especially for species whoch high numbers and high reproduction rates (e.g. a swarm of locusts or mosquitos).

2) Immortality needs to account for creatures aging (from baby to adult, to elder) or things get very weird/painful. Time perception speeds up as one ages, and people might go a bit insane or bored.

3) Slimed creatures will want to reproduce or have children. What exactly will a slime-baby inherit as far as intelligence, immortality, aging and such goes? Might need to figure out a soluation for that.

D) Get smuggled by Guy to someone important, like a lead scientist/biologist (they can help explain your positive features) or the local military commander/leader of the compound (to enact authority, give tips on how to actually lead a mass of humans and prevent troops from attacking the animal crew).

Though, given that Guy seemed to understand Crow, and humans are already somehow getting slimed despite just arriving, it seems an offshoot or something else somehow beat you to the punch.

Maybe crawling through the vents somehow made you able to spread through inhalation (i.e. you are airborne now)?

Or perhaps you aren't the only slime out there? You might have a friend/rival slime out there doing the same thing you are. Maybe they're blue or pink or something.

A) Just say that you can cure cancer and people will start a religion about you!

A) Have Guy explain that you are 'basically the symbiote from Spiderman but super chill and can cure cancer'.

Absurdity DeVoid 2026/08/03(Mon)18:46 No. 1130281 ID: 3baa6c
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Possible answers to the question that was asked:

A) Go with his plan.

B) Don't do it.

C) Other suggestions.

C, ask Robert about the negotiations. Sorry, Abdle. Bobbie is probably too traumatized to recall the events herself, and asking her over and over again is just going to have her snap at us.

Robert however was in there undetected thanks to our help and could have overheard the negotiations while he was rummaging through Steinhardts stuff. Figured since we helped him get in by keeping silent of his presence, he'll help us in return. Maybe if he recalls some stuff to us, Bobbie can be more willing to fill in the gaps.

>>1130284 Seconding. Well how about it ya trash-panda-loving furry thief?

Abdle can you calm down a little bit, I know that you don't have a dick but that doesn't mean you have to be one.

>>1130284
true, he must have seen some of it

she graduating too or is she just here for you and her brother? Cause when she says she's older I not sure if she means in years, months, weeks, or days.

If the both of you are graduating together than congratulations on being able to walk to the aisle together, I'm sure at least one of your folks will talk lots of pictures to share with the other's folks.

If she's already been through this song and dance I guess ask her what you can expect. I'm guessing a lot of standing around and waiting for people to give little speeches but she'd probably be able to tell you if they have a curve ball planed.

>>1130263
Dude.
Dude.
Duuuude.
Some girls punch boys they like.
Its a way of touching with plausible deniability.
Daww.
Cute.

Unless im anthropomorphising them too much and its something completely different.

yeah i think she's got a crush on you

>>1130280
Hmmm, good interpretation. Metagaming, the writing pointed it out in a "hmm, I wonnnderrr" kindof way, so I suspect you're right.

Drake: roll perception to notice.

Sometimes I will see media show an alien with a crush on a human, and for a split second I'll be like, "but why would she; they're different species." And then I remember where we are. And who I am. And I remember half of the internet. And if the aliens are at all like us, this would definitely happen.

>>1130271
This seems apt~

>>1130258
Now that's a quest worth taking! Sure, we'd be glad to get the Boob Priestess anduse our holy gifts to please his holy gift. How about a peep into his pants to see what we have to look forward to?

...His thought bubble is right next to our head. Enjoy the imaginary woman's feet while he's still daydreaming about them.

>>1130258
Accept the quest, but tell him the largest breasted maidens are repelled by a filthy cock.
Should he clean his shrine of old and dirty prayers, perhaps the quest could be completed!

just threaten and strangle him until he does what you want. or befriend ms. boob and see what if she'd be willing to cooperate. but keep the strangling idea in your back pocket, just in case.

Knew it. And now the Boob Princess is going to have a sidequest we have to complete before she'll join us for the double titjob, isn't she?

At least there isn't a collectible card game mini-game we have to play with literally everyone in the world.

Absorb it!! Materials AND snacks are the perfect outcome for any fight. Just invade the skull with some slime and pop the bug outta this thing like it's nothing, then you can use the skull in the future.

Rule number one of monster hunting: never let a monster part go to waste!

>>1130235
Ooh! A familiar!
Nice idea


Also, aloe is looking at you like shes desperately trying not to call you mommy

>>1130239
the translator strikes again

>>1130249
This it's your tit is already big and amorphous just push it in and digest

Feed the bug mana until the skull snaps in half. Bug foie gras!

you need to get the kissing badge so you can not kiss jaden but also kiss jaden properly

the dog and cat badge, hmm, probably just being good with feral creatures, probably knowledge on how to treat them. the rope badge is knowing how to tie different types of knots probably. The smile badge i'd imagine is just for being helpful and kind or something like that. cliff badge, probably wilderness survival?

it's the two on the right i'm having a hard time placing. maybe ask about those. or hey, just ask for funny stories on how he achieved these badges. either way good job on changing the subject, you can probably keep him busy with questions for a bit.

>>1129992
ask if you can make a badge for him

>>1129992
ask him to undress first before youre able to

I feel a need to keep hammering this point: Maya, you need to go to the hospital. Swiss can give you first aid, but that is not a substitute for proper medical treatment. Ask him if he and/or his mom can take you and maybe Jaden to the hospital after he's done patching you up. That painful spot near your ear is worrying, and you need to be screened for a concussion.

I

I guess it could actually be one hangout per day in-universe then, which would also make more sense for story flow

E, D!

On the off chance we can catch the boys in heated bromosexual chrivalry! Sweat glistening, blades crossing! Locked in a battle of dominance, eyes gazing deeply into each other! Maybe in various states of undress or even nothing at all! Nothing at all! Nothing at all! You know you wanna see iiit~!

Alternatively Siphon and Tempest at the Dragon Fan Club can only mean good things. And Venn could be there!

Exactly what I was thinking, but with a potential genuine bi threesome incoming as a result

>>1129877
>friendships
I think I see what the problem is. These aren't friendships, they're romances.

>>1130146
Shows a brief glimpse into a possible future of - usually one minute ahead. This future can be altered if you or other supernatural events intervene.

Got a potential haunt tactic! What makes many people scared is the thought of a stranger being present in a place they assume safe from intrusion. Knock on doors or make footsteps when our target is alone, from rooms that they assume to be empty (e.g. a bathroom).

Tapping peoples shoulder when they're completely alone is also a good way to unnerve them.

If you put it under the pillow of a sleeping human, it gives you the ability to enter the mind of that sleeping person.

That piece of mirror you can attach to any mirror gives you the ability to make illusions appear in the attached mirror. But the only people who can see the illusions are really tired ones.

The mirror shard lets you see the most handsome and spookiest ghost in the room. :3

(20/21) OMNI 2026/07/27(Mon)03:54 No. 1129961 ID: 43c2d7
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With a leap, Vex launches them both into the portal as Eiko screams, excited and afraid.

The Archangel swings--

"See you later, Babe!"

(21/21) OMNI 2026/07/27(Mon)03:55 No. 1129962 ID: 43c2d7
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Reality blinks.

They're gone.




[End of Part One.]

>Bonus Scene: Vi is pregnant

Let's make sure to shield her mind since she's not fully prepped for the jump and we've been warned about that.

>>1129962
Absolutely brilliant

>>1130117
1!
A vampire you may be but until you feed, in her thrall you are not.
And!
If you slay...
Well, pin
Your sire, the curse will be lifted!
Use your vampire powers to attain freedom!
Resist the urge to feast on more than the cheers of your fans!
Develop new and exciting vampiric twists on special moves!
Watch every blade movie three times for inspiration!

ah what a tough decision...1)

Option 2. There is nothing more exciting than showing a long and sharp wooden spear into the bodies of vampires.

>>1130132
oooo thats an interesting one

A mixture of 1) and 2). You might have been bitten, but you have yet to turn, nor fall under thrall of those that bit you. Before you taste blood of the innocent and sentient and become a being of evil, you can slay the one who would have you enthralled and end the curse!

Until then, you must sate your hunger on mere beasts... A chupacabra of necessity.

>>1130040
Galena
Is silv ok?
Weve never done that before.
Or infront of her.
Shes may have been worried.

>>1130047
I know what youre thinking, but only silv can combine runes

>>1130040
Do the skeptiks sleep too? Are they cute when they're asleep?

We can't move much so let's get Galena to check for us.

>>1130054
Good point. From everyone else's perspective, we just bsod'd out of nowhere.

>>1130112
Well, considering we're just leaning against the wall(?), and nobody's standing around worried, I don't imagine there was TOO much consternation

[4/4] Stingpie 2026/07/18(Sat)21:55 No. 1129470 ID: c65cd0
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You then peek around the corner to see the other side of the wall. Two caraclasts are looking at a tulpa which has collapsed, leaving a trail of blood on the wall. It does not appear that Prescissa is doing too well.

well, if you aren't in any danger, might as well see how she's doing
she'll probably freak out, if she isn't unconcious

>>1129470
No blood trail from the kitchen. So that wound was not caused there, or it was a minor wound that they kept from bleeding much until now.
If you have any medical training this would be a good time to use it. If not, ask if there's a medic on board. Actually, one-handed medical care is pretty bad so you probably shouldn't try to help directly. Go find someone that can help.

Ask those folks what just happened.
Do we ready in case they turn hostile. If Roderick is anything to go by, these guy are mischievous.

Wait, is that two Rodericks?

Silicon 2026/07/27(Mon)15:44 No. 1130017 ID: 64b209
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Shyama tilts his head and his smile broadens.
"Well, that's something. A bit vague perhaps. I'd like to encourage you to think about it more. Paint yourself a mental image of a good life," he says, "Hopefully, when all this is over, we can find a way to take you back to Earth. There really is a lot to see down there and lots of people to meet."
You frown. "Really? Just like that? You'll let me travel and sight-see and everything?"
He shrugs and says: "Sure."
"After everything you know I've done?", you ask.
He leans back again and looks down at his writing pad for a moment, before answering: "You mustn't let your guilt dictate what you can have in life. I imagine you are unlikely to become a repeat mass murderer, Disq. You haven't harmed us, so we have no reason to fear you."

You realize he isn't writing any of this down.

His voice grows softer and there's a small twitch in the corner of his mouth as he continues: "And that's not just idle talk. We have nothing to gain from punishing you."

Can that actually be true? You wonder whether you should ask more questions, or end this conversation here and... maybe get a look outside your room.

There are a couple questions that seem pertinent to ask.
How likely is the government to rip you apart in order to study your robot body if you return to earth?
What exactly is the Kushana government like?
Looking back at this timeline's war, it seems like the Coalition of Kushana is... looking to fight? I hope I'm not misinterpreting what was said, but who exactly are the enemies of Kushana? Why are they looking for advantages in a war that has not yet occurred? Why do they expect the Dacian sultanate or the coalition of Kushana to be dragged into war?

>>1130015
>haven't watched 8
That would be the last one. I feel like that should be the best lead for what you're meant to do, but also it's going to be stressful again and maybe you should take a bit of a break from that.

>>1130017
>can all of this be true?
Well, you can't take what he's saying at face value. I do not think it's his job to be honest with you. However, your crimes are so old I don't think they could prosecute you if they wanted to, not without making up new laws. Well, international law might apply to the deaths in ancient rome.
If you went to Earth, there would probably be an organization dedicated to watching your every move. There would also be a worry about being kidnapped and disassembled or interrogated to uncover technology, so that organization would also be your bodyguards.
...wait, you could visit earth, but you can't live there. You can't eat solid food! You are reliant on the systems here to survive. ...wait, how were the colonists going to colonize in that case? Just build more of those systems? Or did they have some machine that let them create and transfer into organic bodies that could eat normally? In the latter case, maybe that's something you need to do, and then destroy. A machine like that would be the key to immortality, and THAT is a society-destroying technology for sure.

Anyway yeah, end conversation and go exploring.

its not really as easy as 'sure' though, is it? Your appearance is going to get a lot of attention, other countries are going to want to know how you work. What protection would you have?

>That particular horse has already bolted
>>1129421
Hmm.. I really, really wonder what the inscription next to this shot-and-bisected-horse image means.
Does anyone know Hindi?

Anyhow, we should ask what's the deal with the untouched notepad.

Actually, I'm mad, let's push. PUSH!
Why are you not wirtting anything?
Why would you allow an android to go freely into the world?
Why don't you try losing weight?
How do I know you are not just giving empty promises better future? That you aren't a manipulator?! (manipulator, manipulator, manipulator the word reverberates in your skull)

>>1129739
Per advisement,
>Creating poison and attacking are separate actions. If you buy Extra Effort right now, thus advancing to Tier 4, you could put four levels of intellect effort into making a Level 6 poison - which is particularly significant since the dramath are level 6 npcs, so that would *actually work* - and then, next round, four *more* levels of Speed or Might effort toward some combination of enhancing the attack roll and damage.

Let's spend 4xp to lock in "extra effort", advance to tier four, and then attempt to poison an eel.

>>1128953
>Rolling to evaluates plans for bring Paprika along with what they've got on-hand. (The inability in understanding numenera and training in transdimensional navigation likely cancel out). Willing to throw a level of Intellect Effort at it.
>Understanding (1 Intellect point): You observe or study a creature or object. Your next interaction with that creature or object gains one asset. Action.
>rolled 14
>>1128873
>Nat, I'm not gonna let you go out there all alone.
>rolled 16

Paprika suggests bypassing the water's surface with whatever technique Nat used while fighting the lorubs,
>>1115521
>There's no actual moment of impact with the water's surface. Phase sprinting plus reflexive efforts to protect her own head result in skipping straight from fully dry to fully submerged, floating upside-down,
>[...]
>Even with multiple walls in the way, her relative proximity remains reassuringly clear. There's a sudden cold breeze from overhead, and she's ba... wait, no. Nat's up in the attic now.
...but holding hands at the same time, the way they did when first traveling to the top of the beanstalk.

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rolled 8, 16, 11, 17, 4, 4, 20, 12, 19, 19, 12, 11, 12, 20, 8, 14, 19, 6, 4, 19 = 255

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>>1128953
>"I'm sure she didn't ask to be killed a thousand-countless times over and over," Natalina waves a hand at the outside, "but that's what ha-ha-happened!"
Holding her girlfriend safe and snug, Paprika waits for Nat to calm down a little. Then she says, "Nat, I can't tell you everything will be alright. You make all the safe choices and horror still comes and meets you in your bedroom." Nat can see literal flames reflected in Paprika's eyes. "But I know the four of us are a force to be reckoned with. If some fucked up AI's got some horrible fate in store for us, we'll just treat that like every other obstacle we've come across."

>The arkus gives her girlfriend a funny look. "That was metaphor. I know numenera can make things ambiguous at times, but you're looking right at me."
>looking right at me
Paprika takes out her pocket mirror and turns it to face Nat. "Nat I'm gonna say something really cheesy. But even if the whole universe went dark, I'd still have no trouble finding you."

>"I think we may have accidentally triggered a crusade. We're a lot more likely to change minds if we step in before the violence starts."
"That's my girl! Always fifteen steps ahead. So..."

>>1129936
A moment later, the two of them have esca

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rolled 20, 17, 13, 13, 1, 17, 2, 3, 13, 11, 1, 17, 20, 6, 7, 20, 10, 14, 11, 12 = 228

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Reiko kind of shuts down for a few minutes due to all the simultaneous alerts flooding her AR indicating that the situation has gone tits-up and ass-open. The princess snaps her fingers a few times out of frustration, pulling Reiko into a state of anxiety.

Branu has been silent for minutes, so Reiko has decided the potential client in front of her takes priority. Well, priority-ish.

"Nononononono - Uh, your majesty? I think the Dramath just kidnapped half the crew. Fuck!" Reiko pulls up cameras on the screens, showcasing the flooded rooms and the area just outside the telekinetic ice elevator. "Damnit Nat, where did you go?! Sorry, but we can't leave without my missing crewmembers, they're the ones who can open up the asteroid layer!" Reiko's bluffing a little but this trip will get dangerous without those two so it's not much of a fib.

Reiko walks in place trying to organize herself. "We don't know who is in your retinue. Did you get any Dramath on your side?! Look, use your finger and point out who needs to die and who needs to stay alive!"

Then Reiko remembers her cypher. "Oh right! If you regroup your forces to this room, I have a mass performance boost cypher ready! Consider it a complimentary gift for delayed services. What is your command, princess?"

rolled 3, 8, 16, 12, 9, 8, 12, 16, 4, 16, 13, 18, 6, 16, 17, 4, 3, 7, 14, 7 = 209

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Natalina's recent bout of existential dread is momentarily overcome by breathless excitement. She carried her wonderful, brilliant girlfriend along between the walls of the world. She didn't know she could do that. She doesn't know how she did that. But they just did it anyways! Not knowing is almost certainly going to frustrate the arkus later, but for she's caught up in the exuberance of action, of going with with the flow, and having Paprika's faith in their success rewarded. Her brilliance cloth begins shifting as she dances from raincoat into swimwear, something with shimmering scales to catch and reflect the Halo of Fire.

Oh, um, breathless. They can breathe the water as claimed, yes? If not, a hasty retreat and repeating that trick may quickly be necessary.

>Opening pleasantries ("Be Not Afraid, Send Forth Your Leader," etc.) have barely begun when Cricket de-ices and closes the hangar bay door.
There’s still luminaries to communicate with on this side of the doorway, hopefully?

Still attempting to open diplomacy with Demeanor of Command, in cooperation with Paprika. Perhaps the locals will offer angry accusations in response to the door closing, but as Natalina and Paprika were out of the loop on who shut the hatch, or managed to get on board, offering excuses or explanations seems premature. (Shutting a hatch after exiting a ship is perfectly normal! So maybe they didn't exit the ship normally, but why should that have anything to do with it).