You know what, that's fair. In the end, one can make an argument for any of the options, and you yourself have successfully argued that all of the options are the villainous option.
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Something Wicked (Villainous Magical Boy Quest)
- Thread starter SillyLittleCoffe
- Start date
- Original Fantasy
- Location
- USA
Oh Kaoru, you are very sketchy right now but also a very good potential scapegoat if you keep this up. After all, two people sneaking around a darkened stairway to the basement is suspicious but three people? Well, it's still suspicious but three's a crowd!
[X] KAORU: COVER IT UP
I think it would be great if Zaiyu could investigate on his own because I'm fairly sure Kaoru won't hurt Kyoto or anything right now. And if he's planning to, he has more opportunities when she goes to school anyway rather than this isolated dark space... hm.
[X] INVESTIGATE THE BRAINWASHING
Brainwashed humans aren't really on our priority list to be honest, but the emergence of another magic-using faction? Shayin will definitely want to hear about this.
[X] KAORU: COVER IT UP
I think it would be great if Zaiyu could investigate on his own because I'm fairly sure Kaoru won't hurt Kyoto or anything right now. And if he's planning to, he has more opportunities when she goes to school anyway rather than this isolated dark space... hm.
[X] INVESTIGATE THE BRAINWASHING
Brainwashed humans aren't really on our priority list to be honest, but the emergence of another magic-using faction? Shayin will definitely want to hear about this.
- Location
- Earth
- Pronouns
- He/Him
At the very least, "these crazy kids are trying to find a secluded makeout spot" won't be the first thing people think when they see us. At worst, it'll be third or fourth.
- Pronouns
- Reader
[] KAORU: COVER IT UP
[X] KAORU: READ HIM IN
[X] INVESTIGATE THE DARKROOM
Right, forgot Kyoko acts as a distraction.
@SillyLittleCoffe can't we just make an illusion of his eyes being like the mind controlled people to knock him out while having a convincing excuse for Kyoko? This dude totally cramping Zaiyu's style and barging in one his one on one time with Kyoko.
[X] KAORU: READ HIM IN
[X] INVESTIGATE THE DARKROOM
Right, forgot Kyoko acts as a distraction.
@SillyLittleCoffe can't we just make an illusion of his eyes being like the mind controlled people to knock him out while having a convincing excuse for Kyoko? This dude totally cramping Zaiyu's style and barging in one his one on one time with Kyoko.
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StarSingerBlue
Zenryoku Zenkai !
- Location
- The City of Lights
- Pronouns
- They/It
She never told us where she got the ribbon. We could craft a new one, especially since we have a photographic memory, but even if it's the same, stealing it would still be Evil. In fact, it would be Deviously Evil, since we're tricking her.
I, for one, wouldn't be happy if someone made a copy of one of my plushies and swapped it out for the original.
It's like when parents change the dead goldfish.
Hestia&theCourt
Turns out we're plural too.
- Location
- In transition
- Pronouns
- She/Her
[X] KAORU: READ HIM IN
[X] INVESTIGATE THE BASEMENT
[X] INVESTIGATE THE BASEMENT
[X] KAORU: READ HIM IN
[X] INVESTIGATE THE DARKROOM
[X] INVESTIGATE THE DARKROOM
- Location
- Who knows?
[X] KAORU: READ HIM IN
[X] INVESTIGATE THE DARKROOM
Leaving Kyoko alone with the dude if he's sketch seems bad
[X] INVESTIGATE THE DARKROOM
Leaving Kyoko alone with the dude if he's sketch seems bad
StarSingerBlue
Zenryoku Zenkai !
- Location
- The City of Lights
- Pronouns
- They/It
Wait. There's the Yuu disguise and now the Kai disguise, but who's the third one ?
Eh, probably just some student.
Hopefully.
I have a hunch the darkroom is where this week's villain is, because of the particularly intricate spell on Adminstartor Honda is. They clearly value that place quite a bit. Meanwhile, the basement is home to a trap/the villain's backup/secondary plan.
- Location
- Look behind you
StarSingerBlue
Zenryoku Zenkai !
- Location
- The City of Lights
- Pronouns
- They/It
Oh thank God.
I was worried one of the Titan's agents was impersonating us.
- Location
- Maybe?
Eh, I think it would be more strategic to try to stop the problem at its source, for which we need to understand what's happening. And, I mean, they're not doing anything harmful right now as far as we can see. - But this kind of being-strategic-and-rational is also very villain coded, so it works out.
Hear ye, hear ye, brace yourselves for a long react post!
She needs so many hugs.
Given the hints of what her life's been like during her formative years up till now... I'd find that pretty moving in her shoes. A new friend that you get really attached to fast because they see you for you not only trusts you without even seeming to question whether your worthy of it and then is not the slightest bit bothered when you 'fail' in front of them... I wonder how long it's been since Kyoko had someone treat her like that? The girl's starving for a bit of compassion. And whatever else you can say about Zaiyu - his ego, his obliviousness, his impulsiveness... he's actually impressively compassionate for an isolated Starspite apprentice who was always on the move, never put down roots, and comes from a dystopian society in a death spiral. I don't think Zaiyu remotely realises how much it means to Kyoko that he's treating her compassion, respect and dignity and doesn't even seem to question whether that's the right thing to do. Good. She deserves nice things.
Also, damn, I'm impressed with how much you managed to pack into that SillyLittleCoffe.
Also Zaiyu: 'Immediately removes his friend from the environment causing her distress without making her feel self-conscious about it, at all.'
As I said above, a surprising amount of compassion, given his origins.
I've said it before, I'm saying it now and I'm sure I'll be saying it again but I love the culture mismatch from Zaiyu's head to earth things. It's a source of humour, drama and just straight up very sweet moments. Just like when Zaiyu went to Rose 'but wouldn't it all be solved if all three of them got together?'
These kids are adorable. Get them friends/companions who they can actually trust and they start to blossom.
As for voting?
[X] KAORU: READ HIM IN
Like hell am I leaving Kyoko alone with a stranger who's sus in the middle of an localised epidemic of mental coercion. Either they have good intentions in which case we're fine reading them in because people being so in sync is really weird to any mundane human... or if they have bad intentions then we're there to back up our bestie.
[X] INVESTIGATE THE BRAINWASHING
I feel like this is not only the thing Zaiyu would be most worried about (a mage nearby who's superior to him in mind magic? NOT GOOD!); but also the most in character for the concerns of our human buddies (if Kaoru's above board anyway).
KYOKO YOU SWEET CHILD
She needs so many hugs.
I'm so here for her friendship with Zaiyu. It's so cute and she deserves the world (but a friend unequivocally in her corner that doesn't treat her like a broken thing is a good start).
AAAAAAAND a nice, cheerful reminder that Zaiyu's from a dystopian society in a death spiral. That was jarring in the best way.
I'm currently the guy in the 'Oustanding move!' chess meme. That was actually a really smart and intuitive reaction under pressure. Go Zaiyu.
Zaiyu is concerned for his friend's sad background. Good lad. Also
CONCERN.
You know, I think there's a few more layers to this exchange than is first apparent. Kyoko cares deeply about 'Kai' because he treats her like a human being and extends her trust. And later in the update she seemed to have a thing where she just assumes someone's going to blame her for things. So I think her lip trembles because she was told that her 'messing up' is totally fine not because the administrator is also hypnotised but it's abundantly clear that Zaiyu/Kai genuinely does not care that she 'messed up.'
Given the hints of what her life's been like during her formative years up till now... I'd find that pretty moving in her shoes. A new friend that you get really attached to fast because they see you for you not only trusts you without even seeming to question whether your worthy of it and then is not the slightest bit bothered when you 'fail' in front of them... I wonder how long it's been since Kyoko had someone treat her like that? The girl's starving for a bit of compassion. And whatever else you can say about Zaiyu - his ego, his obliviousness, his impulsiveness... he's actually impressively compassionate for an isolated Starspite apprentice who was always on the move, never put down roots, and comes from a dystopian society in a death spiral. I don't think Zaiyu remotely realises how much it means to Kyoko that he's treating her compassion, respect and dignity and doesn't even seem to question whether that's the right thing to do. Good. She deserves nice things.
Also, damn, I'm impressed with how much you managed to pack into that SillyLittleCoffe.
Zaiyu: 'I am not qualified to deal with emotional distress.'
Also Zaiyu: 'Immediately removes his friend from the environment causing her distress without making her feel self-conscious about it, at all.'
As I said above, a surprising amount of compassion, given his origins.
THEY'RE HOLDING HANDS????!!!! Also, Zaiyu is discovering he's touch-starved, can't say I'm surprised. But it's adorable. I can't wait for him to remain a great friend to Kyoko and nothing bad to ever happen.
Okay so the counterpoint here is both hysterical and adorable. You have Kyoko being terrified that people are being taken down into the morgue and getting murdered meanwhile Zaiyu is just standing there going 'I don't know these fancy words' and, of course, doesn't admit it. BUT! He accidentally gives Kyoko the idea that, no, people aren't getting murdered, they might be after something a lot more mundane and she perks up. Also Zaiyu's still paying close attention to his buddy's emotional state. Good lad.
I've said it before, I'm saying it now and I'm sure I'll be saying it again but I love the culture mismatch from Zaiyu's head to earth things. It's a source of humour, drama and just straight up very sweet moments. Just like when Zaiyu went to Rose 'but wouldn't it all be solved if all three of them got together?'
BAITED! UNFAIRLY BAITED BY THE AUTHOR! THAT IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY!
These kids are adorable. Get them friends/companions who they can actually trust and they start to blossom.
SUS. Maybe he was just lost in the cute moment tho...
Hell yeah! Talk up one of your new besties, Zaiyu! She deserves it! I love how his blunt honesty means that he just flat out states compliments that are absolutely great to here for someone with low self-esteem like Kyoko.
RUDE!
Okay so, firstly, I'm giggling Zaiyu's question about contagious broken arms is probably legit. It makes perfect sense! After all, he's just discovered a peer mage on earth somewhere and also knows that he doesn't know how Earth works. Maybe broken arms are contagious here. As for Kaoru, well they're still sus but that's a pretty solid and above board reasoning to look into things. Also woo more people who don't instantly jump on the 'flaws' that Kyoko sees in herself all the time.
As for voting?
[X] KAORU: READ HIM IN
Like hell am I leaving Kyoko alone with a stranger who's sus in the middle of an localised epidemic of mental coercion. Either they have good intentions in which case we're fine reading them in because people being so in sync is really weird to any mundane human... or if they have bad intentions then we're there to back up our bestie.
[X] INVESTIGATE THE BRAINWASHING
I feel like this is not only the thing Zaiyu would be most worried about (a mage nearby who's superior to him in mind magic? NOT GOOD!); but also the most in character for the concerns of our human buddies (if Kaoru's above board anyway).
- Location
- being near locations is my passion.
[X] KAORU: READ HIM IN
I'm up to gamble here. Mostly ambivalent wrt what location to poke, but leaning towards
[X] INVESTIGATE THE BASEMENT
Zaiyu, not knowing what a morgue is for: "Hey fellow human kids. Wanna see what goes on in a 'mourge'?"
I'm up to gamble here. Mostly ambivalent wrt what location to poke, but leaning towards
[X] INVESTIGATE THE BASEMENT
Zaiyu, not knowing what a morgue is for: "Hey fellow human kids. Wanna see what goes on in a 'mourge'?"
Asherterix
Out Exploring
- Location
- Approx. 15,600,300,000 miles away
- Pronouns
- He/They
[X] KAORU: READ HIM IN
[X] INVESTIGATE THE BASEMENT
[X] INVESTIGATE THE BASEMENT
StarSingerBlue
Zenryoku Zenkai !
- Location
- The City of Lights
- Pronouns
- They/It
It has been decided.
The hospital shall be our future Earth base, since it's clearly the best place to find cute people for headpats.
It also means any heroes who discover our base can't just rush in and start destroying everything, because of the sheer public backlash of attacking the hospital.
So what are the chances we encontrar some danger and Kyoko transforms?
Zaiyu Fanart 2 - StarSingerBlue
StarSingerBlue
Zenryoku Zenkai !
- Location
- The City of Lights
- Pronouns
- They/It
My second attempt at drawing Zaiyu !
Slightly better than the first time, hopefully.
Slightly better than the first time, hopefully.
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StarSingerBlue
Zenryoku Zenkai !
- Location
- The City of Lights
- Pronouns
- They/It
I think it depends.
The plan for Earth, where the planet is terraformed to Estil preferences and the human population is deported, is one that's likely to have a lot of casualties.
It's likely that the higher-ups of the Estil fleet have a very, very low opinion of humans, considering they think nothing of slaughtering them.
Lady Starspite likely sees humans as nothing more than pests.
That said, most Estil commoners probably don't even know there's a sentient species on Earth right now. Estil leadership is clearly not shy about restricting information (for example, Rins and Mitl don't know about the mana eaters), and while they probably know about Earth (Zaiyu mentions pictures of Earth in his textbooks), it's likely that to the average Estil, Earth is similar to Mithos; it's a mythological place with no bearing on their day-to-day life. Remember Rins mistaking Antarctica for clouds ?
There also doesn't seem to be actual propaganda movements aimed against humans; Zaiyu was probably given a speech or two by Lady Starspite and that was it.
Considering the implied political drama and the amount of care the Estil oligarchs have for the majority of the population, it's a safe bet that the mission to Earth isn't exactly advertised, too.
Most Estil commoners will probably sympathise with humans should they spend a length of time with each other, or even learn that humans exist and are sentient/capable of empathy.
Edit: wait, a major part of fleet life is apparently laughing at your companions's mishaps. I hope that's thaumaforger-specific though.
Also, Sasori clearly has the Creepy aesthetic mentioned in character creation, what with the chitin and horns and shark teeth. That means the Titan has the Knightly aesthetic.
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- Location
- Earth
- Pronouns
- He/Him
This is the same update where Zaiyu succeeded on two consecutive magic perception rolls. I think he's just having a good day.
I know you probably mean "This mage is a threat to everything Zaiyu won't admit he cares about and probably also the mission," but it sounds more like "Zaiyu's ego is bruised by human mages being better than him".
That is a good argument to make to Shayin (to hide the fact that we want to hang out with Kyoko and maybe find more pattable heads).