Let's Jump to It! [Jumpchain Quest]

Lyrical Nanoha/DxD 45

As tempting as the offer from the leaders of the Underworld is, you're honestly more interested in the Magical Girl faction. Aside from being able to keep an eye on the girls in a much more dangerous world than you'd expected, you're honestly curious about the magical-girl scene here.

Besides, even with your outside 'knowledge' of the setting, you don't know nearly enough about the situation here to feel comfortable with joining a war.

The two Fallen seem to accept your decision with an understanding nod. Serafall sends an impressive pout your way, but you have more than enough experience with such things to resist.

Shortly thereafter the meeting adjourns. The various leaders give all of you their contact information, before heading on their way. The rest of you are expected back at the Coalition headquarters tomorrow afternoon to see about signing up, but for now it looks like everyone's ready to call it a day.

Not that you're complaining, mind you. You think to yourself as everyone settles into their evening routine.

You have a certain cosmic-being to ask some very pointed questions too.

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Stepping into your Warehouse, you and your partner find yourselves freezing in place due to an unexpected sight.

There, laying on the ground and hog-tied tied with rope, is a girl you don't recognize. You idly note that she's also gagged.

As your brains try to process the strange sight before you, a translucent screen appears in front of you. One exactly like the ones Jump-chan uses to let you make your choices.

"Dear valued Jumper," Eliza reads out loud

"We of the Council of Jump-chans wish to offer our sincerest apologies about the issues with your Jumpchain experience so-far. The Jump-chan responsible for your 'Chain' up until this point has been removed from her position due to multiple counts of gross negligence on their part in regards to the running of your Jumpchain adventure. She has been replaced with one with more competence.

While the current Jump can not be aborted without the standard forfeiture from a Jump-fail, we are prepared to provide you with the High School DxD Jump Document.

Unfortunately, due to the previous Jump-chan's screw-ups, you are still unable to purchase Perks or other supernatural powers for yourself, or change your species. Also, due to the Jump already being underway, you will be unable to purchase drawbacks from the document. As an apology (and thanks to the mess-ups of the previous Jump-chan) We are able to offer you 400 Choice Points in addition the standard 1000 Point stipend, for a total of 1400 CP to use on the document.

We are also allowing you to use the document's 'Import' option to enhance up to six (6) Companion recruits you find in your jump by bringing them into your Warehouse and having them fill out their own form. Please note that any Companions who agree to this must also agree to sign-on as your companion for a minimum three (3) full and complete jumps. Companion options other than 'A Club, All In One' are also disabled due to you already being in a Jump at this time.

As an additional apology for the inconvenience, we're granting you this brand new Companion to help you out on your adventures. Her new Job is to do her best to protect and serve you until such a time as you activate your Spark or choose to settle down."

At the 'new companion' part, a thought (perhaps more of a hunch) occurs. Reaching down, you begin to undue the girl's gag.

Eliza continues reading out-load as you do. "She is currently without a name, so feel free to call her whatever name comes to mind."

"*phtooie* What!? Of course I have a name! I'm Jump-GAH!" She finishes with a scream of pain. "I'm Jum-Ack!" A yelp this time. "I'm Jay Yu Em P-Grk! Seriously!? I can't even spell it?"

You thought so. She must have really ticked-off her superiors for this kind of treatment.

"While she is currently a baseline human," That gets a strangled noise out of the girl. "she can benefit from any selections from Jump-documents as-normal, unless said selections would negatively affect yourself or your companions."

"Oh, come on! What kind of asshole do they think I am?"

"I don't know," You comment wryly as you finish untying the knots holding her. "What kind are you?"

"The lazy-minx kind!" She declares proudly. Then seemingly realizing what she said, she hurriedly slaps her one free hand over her mouth. "Wha da hek?"

"We should also note that she's also incapable of deceiving you by any means barring extenuating circumstances." This gets a whimper out of her. "In addition, upon being killed she will respawn after three days have passed; assuming she is not brought back to life before then. Feel free to assign her whatever name you wish.

We apologize once again for the inconvenience and hope that the rest of your Jumpchain will be to your satisfaction,

The Council of Jump-Chans." Eliza finishes, as the former cosmic being finishes removing the ropes from her body.

"P.S.: Due to the Jump already being underway; any one-of-a-kind Sacred Gears from the setting that are purchased from the Jump-doc will be copies made for the recipient by us.

You take a moment to examine the new girl. The first thing that strikes you about her is the long-ish bright blue hair that extends down to her back; the twin ahoge are an interesting touch. The second is that the girl herself is a bit on the short side, the top of her head only coming up to about the bottom of your nose. Third, her cute facial features appear to be mostly Japanese, although there's an oddness to them that you can't quite place.

And lastly, you note that she appears to be dressed in a french-maid outfit.
Perception check: 24+15= 39 (XD)
The three of you stare at each-other for a moment. You find yourself idly wondering if the strange look on Eliza's face is mirrored on your own.
Achievement Progress: Clueless Protagonist 6/10
"So~..." The newly incarnated being starts awkwardly, before being interrupted by a roaring sound coming from her stomach. "Oh, right~." She comments after a brief moment of confusion. "I need to eat food like a mortal, now."

You sigh. You honestly don't know how to feel about all of this. "Well, let's get some food in you." You say as you grab the floating panel out of the air and start walking toward the residential section of the Warehouse.

"Um," Eliza decides to speak up. "Shouldn't we name her first?"

"Oh, just call me *Gack!*" She attempts to say nonchalantly, before grabbing her head in pain. "Oh, come-on! I wasn't even going to say 'Jump-chan'!" She complains. She then freezes in shock for a moment when she realizes what she just said.

"I think you're only barred from calling yourself Jump-chan." Eliza comments dryly. "Also, I think that Vivian needs to be the one to name you."

[] Ask her if she has any preferences. That should bypass the pain thing, Right?
[] Ask Eliza if she has any suggestions.
[] Come up with something yourself [Write-In]

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Don't forget to vote on the DxD Jump Selections.

As with before: the Perkless Challenge rules apply for your selections.
-Note: Sacred Gears count as an Item, not a Power.
-Edit: As a reminder, you can't select any Companion options aside from the Import one.
-Edit 2: Taking 'Evil Pieces on a Board' will grant you a set of Evil Pieces, but they require a King to use & you need to be a Devil yourself if you want to be the King.
-Edit 3: Due to the jump having already started, any 'unique' Sacred Gears you purchase that are currently active in the setting, are copies of the original. Example: a Longinus.

[] (Write-In Build)

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GM's Notes: Let the fun begin!

Also, the voting period will more flexible than usual to give you guys time to debate the pros and cons of different 'builds'.

Basically, the voting will be open until Saturday, barring an overwhelming consensus on what you guys would like to do. I'll pop-in every now and then to answer questions and add my comments. If you're trying to get my attention @ -ing me helps get my attention. Although I may not answer right away due to RL, I'll do my best to check in regularly.