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Fate/Blackened Sugar
- Thread starter AnonymousRabbit
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- Fantasy Modern
- Location
- Your Native Universe
[X] Have Assassin pay Caster a visit and decide the viability of eliminating her from the war.
Letting a Caster have time to prepare is a bad idea.
Letting a Caster have time to prepare is a bad idea.
- Location
- Somewhere North of south
No.
This seems like a poor decision, but leaving Manaka with Miyu for too long might turn Miyu against us.
Could be useful for getting bond points up?
[X] Have Assassin pay Caster a visit and decide the viability of eliminating her from the war.
Removing caster is probably the best play we have, besides facing your fears is a part of healthy growth!
Muramasa
Best Girl
While I can agree that Caster is probably the more vulnerable target at the moment, I would appreciate if the thread stops metagaming in regards to Sakura and Lancer. Weather or not they're the 'good guys' or Sakura is a main character in the core series and had a tragic back story and deserves better is completely irrelevant in regards to the quest and should not be factoring into our decision making unless the QM makes that information relevant in story.
Hans is not aware of Sakura's past and beyond some polite sympathy does not have reason to care. Sakura is not important to Hans's goals.
Operating based on meta information is actually causing blind spots in the threads decision making, which is why Assassin got gutted.
tl:dr Please stay IC.
Hans is not aware of Sakura's past and beyond some polite sympathy does not have reason to care. Sakura is not important to Hans's goals.
Operating based on meta information is actually causing blind spots in the threads decision making, which is why Assassin got gutted.
tl:dr Please stay IC.
I mean, not wanting to touch Sakura and Medusa after they fucked Chiyome up and will most likely set-up anti-Chiyome measures sounds pretty legit of a reason to me.
And in metagame sense you didn't touch, not wanting to deal with Harpe without some serious back-up and prep-time, specially back-up, is a really good reason to want to avoid them for now too.
You make a fair point, but it truly cannot be helped. People will be biased yes or yes, that's why a not-blank-state (you) is much preferable for this type of things. People will always have a hard time staying "in-character" if they're meant to play an already established character thanks to both metagame knowledge and player bias towards the setting and canon characters involved into it.
That said.
[X] Have Assassin pay Caster a visit and decide the viability of eliminating her from the war.
And in metagame sense you didn't touch, not wanting to deal with Harpe without some serious back-up and prep-time, specially back-up, is a really good reason to want to avoid them for now too.
You make a fair point, but it truly cannot be helped. People will be biased yes or yes, that's why a not-blank-state (you) is much preferable for this type of things. People will always have a hard time staying "in-character" if they're meant to play an already established character thanks to both metagame knowledge and player bias towards the setting and canon characters involved into it.
That said.
[X] Have Assassin pay Caster a visit and decide the viability of eliminating her from the war.
I think the reason people don't want to pay lancer a visit again is both due to how it went last time and the fact that lancer will likely have prepared for an assassin now
[X] Have Assassin pay Caster a visit and decide the viability of eliminating her from the war.
[X] Have Assassin pay Caster a visit and decide the viability of eliminating her from the war.
I'd argue that not wanting to go after Lancer at this point is very much IC, considering that we got burned last time and more importantly they'll be prepared for Assassin; after she hurt them so badly, it'd be the height of incompetence for anything else.
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[] Have Assassin pay Caster a visit and decide the viability of eliminating her from the war.
"I see. You sure you don't need a break?" You asked her with a raised eyebrow, "I'm worried about your wound and if you're working yourself ragged."
Assassin shook her head and placed a hand over her chest, "No. I should be fine. As long as I receive a steady supply of mana from you, I will be okay."
"I see. Well then, what I want you to do now is pay Caster a visit and decide if we can eliminate her from the war. Finishing her off now would be a boon to us since her presence presents a roadblock," you told her as you met her gaze, "But I want you to talk to me before you plan out how to kill her or her Master. Don't go deciding things on your own again."
"I will not. I promise, Master," Assassin said as she gave you a confident look.
"Good. I'm expecting good news," you said as you waved at her, "Oh and by the way..."
"Yes?" Assassin asked as she was about to leave.
"Be careful out there, Chiyome," you said with a small smile.
Assassin blinked before wearing a determined look, "Yes. I will return safely."
......
....
...
Assassin had traveled far in the past half hour and returned to where she detected the swirl of magical energy she found before. Having jumped from building to building, she ended up landing on top of s rooftop overlooking a warehouse by the bay area.
This was Caster's lair, Assassin could feel it. She took off and moved to enter it. The split between the outside and inside of the bounded field was obvious and the transition was quick enough to be missed.
Unlike last time, the scenery did not drastically change skin to the interior of a Reality Marble. The bounded field surrounding the area was more of a defensive measure against intruding elements but didn't seem to be sophisticated enough to bar Assassin's entry.
She approached the warehouse and noted that there were sentries posted. They seemed to be inhuman automatons of some sort, clearly of otherworldly make. Were they Caster's guards or another Servant's?
Assassin slipped past them in the shadows and detected the faint lingering presence of a Servant. She froze and kept to what darkness there was as a Servant stood at the top of the warehouse. Her lone eye widened and saw a woman with jet black hair overlooking the entire compound.
Her sea patterned kimono flower with the wind as a bow and quiver hung on her back. You recognized a naginata attached to her as well as she kept a careful eye on the surrounding area.
Assassin kept low and stared at the Servant and figured that this was Archer. Then, would that mean that Caster had enlisted the help of Archer this time around?
She felt the need to confirm this. Her Master must know. Assassin slipped through the openings in Archer's vision range and stayed out of her sight before moving to an unguarded section of the compound.
Assassin stepped climbed up the side of a truck and jumped to move onto an open window. She slipped inside and crept in the dim light as she noticed the swirl of magical energy inside where the interior was different from the exterior. It was the same as being inside the hospital within Caster's Reality Marble.
The interior of the warehouse was fully furnished with marble glass floors and what seemed to be a large hall leading within. Assassin muted her presence even further and stepped into the heart of the complex.
Moving silently, Assassin reached the innermost location of Caster's lair. She found Caster and her Master speaking to someone across their long table.
Assassin remained out of sight but behind Caster and her Master while an old gentleman was seated on the opposite end.
"I see that you're recovering well," the gentleman said with a kind tone, "Certainly your defense against Assassin, Berserker and Rider has left you ragged, Luke."
"I did what I could. Gloat all you want but my goal remain the same," Luke said with a grim tone.
"Of course, of course. My family has transferred your poor mother out of the War's battlegrounds. There may be hope for her yet assuming you keep up with your performance," The gentleman said with a nod.
"I'll help you and your little alliance. Just help me in return to win this war. Mother... She will not last the winter," Luke said with a shake of his head, "Theodore..."
"And we can see your worry, my boy. The Luctworth are more than willing to give aid and care for your mother's affliction. I promise you, this partnership will not be one you will come to regret," Theodore said as he spread his arms, "With our combined forces, we will be able to snatch the Grail from Assassin and her Master. The Luctworth are also paying a high price for the head of that man, it would certainly help in maintaining your mother's medical needs."
"I don't want to hear it. Just... Tell us when you need us and we won't get in your way," Luke said as he glared at the elder gentleman, "We're counting on you to pull your weight. You and that Archer of yours."
Assassin kept silent and laid low as she tapped into her connection with her Master.
.....
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...
You were in the middle of managing your messages on your tablet when you perked up.
"Master. I'm near Caster and her Master. However it would seem like that they've allied with Archer and her Master. The two Masters are in dialogue at the moment while Archer is outside. Caster is beside her Master now. I have clear shot."
"So they've already recovered this fast," you murmured as you narrowed your gaze, "Guess I can't be surprised by this."
Would you risk ordering an attack now?
[] Order Assassin to finish the job. Kill Caster's Master and get out of there fast.
[] Order Assassin to pull back and stick to recon. You need to know what they're going to do next.
"I see. You sure you don't need a break?" You asked her with a raised eyebrow, "I'm worried about your wound and if you're working yourself ragged."
Assassin shook her head and placed a hand over her chest, "No. I should be fine. As long as I receive a steady supply of mana from you, I will be okay."
"I see. Well then, what I want you to do now is pay Caster a visit and decide if we can eliminate her from the war. Finishing her off now would be a boon to us since her presence presents a roadblock," you told her as you met her gaze, "But I want you to talk to me before you plan out how to kill her or her Master. Don't go deciding things on your own again."
"I will not. I promise, Master," Assassin said as she gave you a confident look.
"Good. I'm expecting good news," you said as you waved at her, "Oh and by the way..."
"Yes?" Assassin asked as she was about to leave.
"Be careful out there, Chiyome," you said with a small smile.
Assassin blinked before wearing a determined look, "Yes. I will return safely."
......
....
...
Assassin had traveled far in the past half hour and returned to where she detected the swirl of magical energy she found before. Having jumped from building to building, she ended up landing on top of s rooftop overlooking a warehouse by the bay area.
This was Caster's lair, Assassin could feel it. She took off and moved to enter it. The split between the outside and inside of the bounded field was obvious and the transition was quick enough to be missed.
Unlike last time, the scenery did not drastically change skin to the interior of a Reality Marble. The bounded field surrounding the area was more of a defensive measure against intruding elements but didn't seem to be sophisticated enough to bar Assassin's entry.
She approached the warehouse and noted that there were sentries posted. They seemed to be inhuman automatons of some sort, clearly of otherworldly make. Were they Caster's guards or another Servant's?
Assassin slipped past them in the shadows and detected the faint lingering presence of a Servant. She froze and kept to what darkness there was as a Servant stood at the top of the warehouse. Her lone eye widened and saw a woman with jet black hair overlooking the entire compound.
Her sea patterned kimono flower with the wind as a bow and quiver hung on her back. You recognized a naginata attached to her as well as she kept a careful eye on the surrounding area.
Assassin kept low and stared at the Servant and figured that this was Archer. Then, would that mean that Caster had enlisted the help of Archer this time around?
She felt the need to confirm this. Her Master must know. Assassin slipped through the openings in Archer's vision range and stayed out of her sight before moving to an unguarded section of the compound.
Assassin stepped climbed up the side of a truck and jumped to move onto an open window. She slipped inside and crept in the dim light as she noticed the swirl of magical energy inside where the interior was different from the exterior. It was the same as being inside the hospital within Caster's Reality Marble.
The interior of the warehouse was fully furnished with marble glass floors and what seemed to be a large hall leading within. Assassin muted her presence even further and stepped into the heart of the complex.
Moving silently, Assassin reached the innermost location of Caster's lair. She found Caster and her Master speaking to someone across their long table.
Assassin remained out of sight but behind Caster and her Master while an old gentleman was seated on the opposite end.
"I see that you're recovering well," the gentleman said with a kind tone, "Certainly your defense against Assassin, Berserker and Rider has left you ragged, Luke."
"I did what I could. Gloat all you want but my goal remain the same," Luke said with a grim tone.
"Of course, of course. My family has transferred your poor mother out of the War's battlegrounds. There may be hope for her yet assuming you keep up with your performance," The gentleman said with a nod.
"I'll help you and your little alliance. Just help me in return to win this war. Mother... She will not last the winter," Luke said with a shake of his head, "Theodore..."
"And we can see your worry, my boy. The Luctworth are more than willing to give aid and care for your mother's affliction. I promise you, this partnership will not be one you will come to regret," Theodore said as he spread his arms, "With our combined forces, we will be able to snatch the Grail from Assassin and her Master. The Luctworth are also paying a high price for the head of that man, it would certainly help in maintaining your mother's medical needs."
"I don't want to hear it. Just... Tell us when you need us and we won't get in your way," Luke said as he glared at the elder gentleman, "We're counting on you to pull your weight. You and that Archer of yours."
Assassin kept silent and laid low as she tapped into her connection with her Master.
.....
....
...
You were in the middle of managing your messages on your tablet when you perked up.
"Master. I'm near Caster and her Master. However it would seem like that they've allied with Archer and her Master. The two Masters are in dialogue at the moment while Archer is outside. Caster is beside her Master now. I have clear shot."
"So they've already recovered this fast," you murmured as you narrowed your gaze, "Guess I can't be surprised by this."
Would you risk ordering an attack now?
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[] Order Assassin to finish the job. Kill Caster's Master and get out of there fast.
[] Order Assassin to pull back and stick to recon. You need to know what they're going to do next.
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Oh boy, big choice time.
So what matters most here is:
A1) Can Assassin get away cleanly after the kill?
A2) If not, is the potential damage from Archer too much to risk?
B) Does Caster's Master have some kind of defense up at the moment thanks to Caster?
C1) What more can we learn from recon?
C2) Do we want to gain more information about Caster and her Master or what about Archer and her Master?
Speaking up about the Miyu and Manaka situation as well, if Manaka still wants to make the "World Ends" kind of wish then I'm wondering if she'd have to specifically ask Miyu to grant it in terms which are obviously evil or if she'd be able to make the wish in a more innocuous way that makes it seem less horrible.
While I'm not willing to vote until there's some more discussion right now, I'm leaning more towards the side of going for the kill. No one's been eliminated yet, and it's starting to worry me. I think it may be wise to start playing to Assassins strength of, well, assassinating people.
So what matters most here is:
A1) Can Assassin get away cleanly after the kill?
A2) If not, is the potential damage from Archer too much to risk?
B) Does Caster's Master have some kind of defense up at the moment thanks to Caster?
C1) What more can we learn from recon?
C2) Do we want to gain more information about Caster and her Master or what about Archer and her Master?
Speaking up about the Miyu and Manaka situation as well, if Manaka still wants to make the "World Ends" kind of wish then I'm wondering if she'd have to specifically ask Miyu to grant it in terms which are obviously evil or if she'd be able to make the wish in a more innocuous way that makes it seem less horrible.
While I'm not willing to vote until there's some more discussion right now, I'm leaning more towards the side of going for the kill. No one's been eliminated yet, and it's starting to worry me. I think it may be wise to start playing to Assassins strength of, well, assassinating people.
- Location
- Brazil
[x] Order Assassin to pull back and stick to recon. You need to know what they're going to do next.
Unless we can kill two masters with one attack using a command seal it is best to know what is to come, as saber is likely to enter the fray in the day of the attack as well.
Unless we can kill two masters with one attack using a command seal it is best to know what is to come, as saber is likely to enter the fray in the day of the attack as well.
- Location
- Another Place
Could you elaborate please? I thought the upside of killing Caster's Master right now would be that we'd be stopping a larger alliance from forming/continuing. Your comment makes it sound like you've got a concern I admittedly have too of being unable to safely escape. Do you think Archer would hurt Assassin too much?
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- Another Place
Doesn't Presence Concealment stop working completely for a time after Assassin reveals herself? I also can't quite recall if we know Archer's identity right now, because that'll play a big factor I imagine in if Assassin can cleanly get away.
Muramasa
Best Girl
I don't know. But if we can put a few buildings between Chiyome and her, or go underground there's probably not much she can do about it.
wouldn't it be better to take care of the archer master, not only is he a lucworth dude who is after us, but archer is also immortal and thus kinda the antithesis To an assassin.
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Muramasa
Best Girl
Technically they're both Luctworth dudes now, given Luke's entrusted them with his mother and is now firmly in their pocket. And I agree I'd rather take out Theodore but right now we're in a position to take out Luke so...
Yeah ok that's fair.
[x] Order Assassin to finish the job. Kill Caster's Master and get out of there fast.
[x] Order Assassin to finish the job. Kill Caster's Master and get out of there fast.