- Location
- NJ
Well at least it's more possible recruits for us.
Prepare to Be Jacked Up! (CN Villains Victorious Jack Spicer Quest)
- Thread starter Boohoo the 3rd
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We could grab some of the humans from the games. Specific ones like Jak, Dexter, Keira and Et cetera. Generic ones like guards from the third. Equipment like the Zoomers. lot of stuff we could grab here.
I played this game, but I can't really remember much. Could possibly use General Szabo and the Mecha Robo army.
Could just grab units from the Evil Genius games.
Edit: We could do something with the people cast into the Wasteland in Jak and Daxter 3, but can't remember what exactly that situation is.
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- Location
- NJ
I definitely want to get Jubei.
Also is anyone else worried or curious about these traits.
Yeti Hunt Mini Turn 4
Habstab
HabStab
- Location
- Richmond, MO
You pull out the wad of random currencies and pieces of gold Jack had handed you in case you needed to buy a new plane to get back to the temple. But... you have a feeling that won't be enough. With a wary sigh, even as two different women come out to berate Phibes, you pull out your communicator and call Jack.
"Hey, boss, we need more money." You say in the bluntest tone you can.
"Why?" Your boss asks, and you can feel the annoyance coming from his voice.
"The plane crashed."
"I guessed that was going to happen."
"And most of the supplies are ruined."
"Ugh. Fine. I'll sense some Jackbots and set them to maximum speed. Tibet isn't that far away, so they should be there soon. Just don't let anyone steal them, since they'll nearly be out of fuel when they get there."
Without another word, Jack hangs up.
"Well, I guess we're on our own for now." You mutter... before turning towards the two women who've no gotten into a full on shouting match with the still on the ground mad scientist. "Or maybe we're not.*
"I'll show you all! All -" He finally goes silent, even as his you're continues to love. While Le Mine is creepy, you have to thank him for shutting up Phibes.
"Hey," You speak up as both women start to walk away, "would either of you be interested in helping us?"
"Ah," Alphonse chips, "yes, we should try and get more assistance, shouldn't we? Especially after my last attempt to find that Yeti..."
"Yeti." The white-haired woman in the bodysuit mutters as she whips around to face the Frenchman. "You're looking for a Yeti?"
"Yes, I have some unfinished business with my furry friend!"
"... Argost doesn't like it when people mess with the local cryptids."
"Trust me, miss, I am have nothing to fear from Argost!" He declares proudly.
"Okay." She sighs. "You're just going to get yourself killed."
"If the Grimm don't get them first." The other white haired woman, this one who isn't wearing an orange bodysuit, adds. Huh, Grimm. You've heard that Ruby girl mention them before. You're still not really sure what they are.
"Oh, so you know what the Grimm are?" Jaune asks. "So, you're an actual Huntress, right?"
The woman freezes in place as a look of shock quickly appear and disappear on her face. Her eyes dart towards Jaune and a look of recognition appear for a few moments before disappearing. "Hmm... what is your name."
"Jaune Arc!" The young blonde replies happily. "The -" Before he can finish with whatever sort of 'and the ladies love it' line, you slap a hand over his face.
"... I'm sorry, you just... look like someone I used to know." She mutters. "Where are my manners, my name is Winter."
"Hmm, if we're doing introductions," The bodysuit wearing woman begins, "then you can call me Drew."
...
After buying a lot of supplies, and increasing the size of your "Expedition", you end up having to actually take multiple sleds with you, each one are carrying everything you need for your trip through these snow mountains. You really hope you don't have to add on anyone else, thanks to just how large your group has gotten.
But, before you leave, you decide to ask Jaune why he doesn't look like an popsicle, since he's just wearing a hoodie and a pair of jeans. He should be freezing right now!
"Uh... before we got on the plane, Ruby told me that I didn't need to worry about the cold that much if my Aura was up. I don't know why though. Maybe it protects me from the cold -"
"Yes, it does." Winter interrupts. "As long as your Aura is up, you won't be bothered by extreme climates. It's why most Huntsmen and Huntresses in Atlas rarely wear heavy fur during our missions. Our Aura made it so we didn't have to worry about freezing to death."
"Neat. So, uh, would you mind helping everyone get an Aura? I'm pretty sure you don't want anyone freezing to death."
"... True. But, it isn't instantaneous, so I will need a bit to unlock everyone's Arua." She turns to look at the gigantic 'Cold Assault Droids', "Well, not everyone's."
(All members of the Expedition are now immune to the cold. As long as their Auras are up, that is.)
...
(As you've hired a large party of people, and bought a decent amount of supplies, the DC for persuading our friend to not run off and start his search before you were finished was lowered to such a point it was, basically, an autosucc.)
...
After a, somewhat less than gruelling thanks to these Aura things, decent bit of travel, you eventually ascend higher into the Himalayas, and come across a different town. This one... actually having an airport. Really. Couldn't that crazy guy crash next to this place? Ugh, at least you know where you can hire a new plane to -
"Hey!" Scrappy shouts. "That's Mister Van Ghoul's plane!" Without giving you a second to process what he said, he bolts off.
"... Oh come on." You groan, before trying your best to run after the tiny dog. You're not sure if anyone else followed you, but you're sure that 24 is, as you can hear him pantingnloudly behind you.
Eventually, you chase him into a strange story, with a metal skull that looks similar to the one on that chest Scrappy always carries around. And you also bump right into a guy wearing a yellow jacket.
"Wow! You got tall, Flim-Flam!" Scrappy notes as he examines the man.
"Ha, and you're still as short as usual, buddy." The young man, Flim-Flam, chuckles.
"Hey!"
"Come on, it's just some light ribbing, dude." He chuckles, before flicking his head towards you. "Oh, uh, hi there! Welcome to the Thirteen Ghosts! If you want some -"
"Flim-Flam, is that Scrappy I hear?" An older voice asks as... hey, isn't that that Van Ghoul guy the boss wanted to hire? Why is he in the Himalayas? "Ah, it is! And it seems he's brought quite a few friends to our new shop."
... Wait, what?
(A Town Formerly Inhabited By Werewolves)
(Extra Help)
[] Flim-Flam: (High Intrigue, Diplomacy, and Occult. Costs 2 Funds. Would have cost four if you hadn't brought the Doos along.)
[] Vincent Van Ghoul: (Diplo roll. DC: 40-10(Scrappy). Autosucc.)
(Refuel The Jackbots)
Flim-Flam has something called "Lots-O-Luck Joy-Juice. Which can act as plane and rocket fuel. And is also perfectly safe to drink. And can get rid of curses. And -
[] Yes (Cost 2 Funds.)
(Buy Extra LOL JJ)
[] Yes.
-[] How much. (1 Fund equals three bottles.)
(Other Things You Can Buy)
Everything costs 1 Fund each.
[] Stake Shooter: Essentially a rapid-fire gun that shoots stakes. (+5 to Martial. Extra damage to Vampires.)
-[] Assign to who. Can be bought multiple times.
[] Novelty Chest Of Demons. (Can be used to trick someone?)
[] Weird glass mirror? Has a strange gem on the back. (???)
[] This weird robot that Flim-Flam found. (???)
[] A rocket launcher. Yes, really.(+20 to Martial but can only be used twice, thanks to a lack of ammo.)
-[] Assign to who. Can be bought multiple times
[] Check out stuff! (Will roll to see what random items you get. Can be bought multiple times.)
(Heading Off)
[Locked] A climbing we will go...
"Hey, boss, we need more money." You say in the bluntest tone you can.
"Why?" Your boss asks, and you can feel the annoyance coming from his voice.
"The plane crashed."
"I guessed that was going to happen."
"And most of the supplies are ruined."
"Ugh. Fine. I'll sense some Jackbots and set them to maximum speed. Tibet isn't that far away, so they should be there soon. Just don't let anyone steal them, since they'll nearly be out of fuel when they get there."
Without another word, Jack hangs up.
"Well, I guess we're on our own for now." You mutter... before turning towards the two women who've no gotten into a full on shouting match with the still on the ground mad scientist. "Or maybe we're not.*
"I'll show you all! All -" He finally goes silent, even as his you're continues to love. While Le Mine is creepy, you have to thank him for shutting up Phibes.
"Hey," You speak up as both women start to walk away, "would either of you be interested in helping us?"
"Ah," Alphonse chips, "yes, we should try and get more assistance, shouldn't we? Especially after my last attempt to find that Yeti..."
"Yeti." The white-haired woman in the bodysuit mutters as she whips around to face the Frenchman. "You're looking for a Yeti?"
"Yes, I have some unfinished business with my furry friend!"
"... Argost doesn't like it when people mess with the local cryptids."
"Trust me, miss, I am have nothing to fear from Argost!" He declares proudly.
"Okay." She sighs. "You're just going to get yourself killed."
"If the Grimm don't get them first." The other white haired woman, this one who isn't wearing an orange bodysuit, adds. Huh, Grimm. You've heard that Ruby girl mention them before. You're still not really sure what they are.
"Oh, so you know what the Grimm are?" Jaune asks. "So, you're an actual Huntress, right?"
The woman freezes in place as a look of shock quickly appear and disappear on her face. Her eyes dart towards Jaune and a look of recognition appear for a few moments before disappearing. "Hmm... what is your name."
"Jaune Arc!" The young blonde replies happily. "The -" Before he can finish with whatever sort of 'and the ladies love it' line, you slap a hand over his face.
"... I'm sorry, you just... look like someone I used to know." She mutters. "Where are my manners, my name is Winter."
"Hmm, if we're doing introductions," The bodysuit wearing woman begins, "then you can call me Drew."
...
After buying a lot of supplies, and increasing the size of your "Expedition", you end up having to actually take multiple sleds with you, each one are carrying everything you need for your trip through these snow mountains. You really hope you don't have to add on anyone else, thanks to just how large your group has gotten.
But, before you leave, you decide to ask Jaune why he doesn't look like an popsicle, since he's just wearing a hoodie and a pair of jeans. He should be freezing right now!
"Uh... before we got on the plane, Ruby told me that I didn't need to worry about the cold that much if my Aura was up. I don't know why though. Maybe it protects me from the cold -"
Autopass, thanks to Winter's presence.
"Yes, it does." Winter interrupts. "As long as your Aura is up, you won't be bothered by extreme climates. It's why most Huntsmen and Huntresses in Atlas rarely wear heavy fur during our missions. Our Aura made it so we didn't have to worry about freezing to death."
"Neat. So, uh, would you mind helping everyone get an Aura? I'm pretty sure you don't want anyone freezing to death."
"... True. But, it isn't instantaneous, so I will need a bit to unlock everyone's Arua." She turns to look at the gigantic 'Cold Assault Droids', "Well, not everyone's."
(All members of the Expedition are now immune to the cold. As long as their Auras are up, that is.)
...
(As you've hired a large party of people, and bought a decent amount of supplies, the DC for persuading our friend to not run off and start his search before you were finished was lowered to such a point it was, basically, an autosucc.)
...
After a, somewhat less than gruelling thanks to these Aura things, decent bit of travel, you eventually ascend higher into the Himalayas, and come across a different town. This one... actually having an airport. Really. Couldn't that crazy guy crash next to this place? Ugh, at least you know where you can hire a new plane to -
"Hey!" Scrappy shouts. "That's Mister Van Ghoul's plane!" Without giving you a second to process what he said, he bolts off.
"... Oh come on." You groan, before trying your best to run after the tiny dog. You're not sure if anyone else followed you, but you're sure that 24 is, as you can hear him pantingnloudly behind you.
Eventually, you chase him into a strange story, with a metal skull that looks similar to the one on that chest Scrappy always carries around. And you also bump right into a guy wearing a yellow jacket.
"Wow! You got tall, Flim-Flam!" Scrappy notes as he examines the man.
"Ha, and you're still as short as usual, buddy." The young man, Flim-Flam, chuckles.
"Hey!"
"Come on, it's just some light ribbing, dude." He chuckles, before flicking his head towards you. "Oh, uh, hi there! Welcome to the Thirteen Ghosts! If you want some -"
"Flim-Flam, is that Scrappy I hear?" An older voice asks as... hey, isn't that that Van Ghoul guy the boss wanted to hire? Why is he in the Himalayas? "Ah, it is! And it seems he's brought quite a few friends to our new shop."
... Wait, what?
(A Town Formerly Inhabited By Werewolves)
(Extra Help)
[] Flim-Flam: (High Intrigue, Diplomacy, and Occult. Costs 2 Funds. Would have cost four if you hadn't brought the Doos along.)
[] Vincent Van Ghoul: (Diplo roll. DC: 40-10(Scrappy). Autosucc.)
(Refuel The Jackbots)
Flim-Flam has something called "Lots-O-Luck Joy-Juice. Which can act as plane and rocket fuel. And is also perfectly safe to drink. And can get rid of curses. And -
[] Yes (Cost 2 Funds.)
(Buy Extra LOL JJ)
[] Yes.
-[] How much. (1 Fund equals three bottles.)
(Other Things You Can Buy)
Everything costs 1 Fund each.
[] Stake Shooter: Essentially a rapid-fire gun that shoots stakes. (+5 to Martial. Extra damage to Vampires.)
-[] Assign to who. Can be bought multiple times.
[] Novelty Chest Of Demons. (Can be used to trick someone?)
[] Weird glass mirror? Has a strange gem on the back. (???)
[] This weird robot that Flim-Flam found. (???)
[] A rocket launcher. Yes, really.(+20 to Martial but can only be used twice, thanks to a lack of ammo.)
-[] Assign to who. Can be bought multiple times
[] Check out stuff! (Will roll to see what random items you get. Can be bought multiple times.)
(Heading Off)
[Locked] A climbing we will go...
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Same.
I am. I've got some speculations about what they could be though:
Heir of Snow : Winter maiden
Something Wicked This Way Comes: Something dealing with Salem/Grimm or specific nightmarish traveling carnival.
Bloody Gift : No Idea
- Location
- U.S.A
How much does it take to hire a plane anyway?
That is important information so that we do not have to keep calling Jack for more Funds.
That is important information so that we do not have to keep calling Jack for more Funds.
Habstab
HabStab
- Location
- Richmond, MO
Van Ghoul owns a plane.
- Location
- U.S.A
These items could be useful, even a fake chest could be useful against future confrontations against the Thirteen Ghosts.
Thoughts?
(Extra Help)
[ ] Flim-Flam: (High Intrigue, Diplomacy, and Occult. Costs 2 Funds. Would have cost four if you hadn't brought the Doos along.)
[ ] Vincent Van Ghoul: (Diplo roll. DC: 40-10(Scrappy). Autosucc.)
(Refuel The Jackbots)
[ ] Yes (Cost 2 Funds.)
(Buy Extra LOL JJ)
[ ] Yes.
-[ ] 2 (Six bottles.)
(Other Things You Can Buy)
[ ] Stake Shooter: Essentially a rapid-fire gun that shoots stakes. (+5 to Martial. Extra damage to Vampires.)
-[ ] Assign to Nikki (This feels right)
[ ] Novelty Chest Of Demons. (Can be used to trick someone?)
[ ] Weird glass mirror? Has a strange gem on the back. (???)
[ ] This weird robot that Flim-Flam found. (???)
[ ] A rocket launcher. Yes, really.(+20 to Martial but can only be used twice, thanks to a lack of ammo.)
-[ ] Slick
-[ ] Snow Trooper Squad
(Extra Help)
[ ] Flim-Flam: (High Intrigue, Diplomacy, and Occult. Costs 2 Funds. Would have cost four if you hadn't brought the Doos along.)
[ ] Vincent Van Ghoul: (Diplo roll. DC: 40-10(Scrappy). Autosucc.)
(Refuel The Jackbots)
[ ] Yes (Cost 2 Funds.)
(Buy Extra LOL JJ)
[ ] Yes.
-[ ] 2 (Six bottles.)
(Other Things You Can Buy)
[ ] Stake Shooter: Essentially a rapid-fire gun that shoots stakes. (+5 to Martial. Extra damage to Vampires.)
-[ ] Assign to Nikki (This feels right)
[ ] Novelty Chest Of Demons. (Can be used to trick someone?)
[ ] Weird glass mirror? Has a strange gem on the back. (???)
[ ] This weird robot that Flim-Flam found. (???)
[ ] A rocket launcher. Yes, really.(+20 to Martial but can only be used twice, thanks to a lack of ammo.)
-[ ] Slick
-[ ] Snow Trooper Squad
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- U.S.A
That plan works pretty well, but I would give the Stake Shooter to Lake.
She is made of metal and would look awesome with it.
She is made of metal and would look awesome with it.
- Location
- U.S.A
A novelty Chest Of demons would make a cool looking cooler.
Open it up and it releases a fog because of the ice and reach inside it for a drink.
Open it up and it releases a fog because of the ice and reach inside it for a drink.
Works for me. Main reason I gave it to Nikki is because it seems complete in line with the show she's from and her character to get one.
Some thoughts.
Might be something dealing with Lapis Lazuli.
Might be from Cubix, but kinda vague to really guess.
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It would also be in Nikki's character to accidentally or even more likely shoot someone on purpose, that girl is a agent of chaos.
The mirror could be Lapis, but a mirror with a gem on it is common in shows with magic so you can't be sure.
The robot is too vague to make a guess about it.
All in all I like this plan, it should give the team a little extra that will help with this mission.
The mirror could be Lapis, but a mirror with a gem on it is common in shows with magic so you can't be sure.
The robot is too vague to make a guess about it.
All in all I like this plan, it should give the team a little extra that will help with this mission.
- Location
- U.S.A
[X] Plan Last minute shopping then the Expedition begins
You forgot the X on Check out stuff.
Edit: This plan sound like it will work and give the characters a boost and some useful stuff for later.
You forgot the X on Check out stuff.
Edit: This plan sound like it will work and give the characters a boost and some useful stuff for later.
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[X] Plan Last minute shopping then the Expedition begins
(Extra Help)
[X] Flim-Flam: (High Intrigue, Diplomacy, and Occult. Costs 2 Funds. Would have cost four if you hadn't brought the Doos along.)
[X] Vincent Van Ghoul: (Diplo roll. DC: 40-10(Scrappy). Autosucc.)
(Refuel The Jackbots)
[X] Yes (Cost 2 Funds.)
(Buy Extra LOL JJ)
[X] Yes.
-[X] 2 (Six bottles.)
(Other Things You Can Buy)
[X] Stake Shooter: Essentially a rapid-fire gun that shoots stakes. (+5 to Martial. Extra damage to Vampires.)
-[X] Assign to Lake
[X] Novelty Chest Of Demons. (Can be used to trick someone?)
[X] Weird glass mirror? Has a strange gem on the back. (???)
[X] This weird robot that Flim-Flam found. (???)
[X] A rocket launcher. Yes, really.(+20 to Martial but can only be used twice, thanks to a lack of ammo.)
-[X] Slick
-[X] Snow Trooper Squad
(Extra Help)
[X] Flim-Flam: (High Intrigue, Diplomacy, and Occult. Costs 2 Funds. Would have cost four if you hadn't brought the Doos along.)
[X] Vincent Van Ghoul: (Diplo roll. DC: 40-10(Scrappy). Autosucc.)
(Refuel The Jackbots)
[X] Yes (Cost 2 Funds.)
(Buy Extra LOL JJ)
[X] Yes.
-[X] 2 (Six bottles.)
(Other Things You Can Buy)
[X] Stake Shooter: Essentially a rapid-fire gun that shoots stakes. (+5 to Martial. Extra damage to Vampires.)
-[X] Assign to Lake
[X] Novelty Chest Of Demons. (Can be used to trick someone?)
[X] Weird glass mirror? Has a strange gem on the back. (???)
[X] This weird robot that Flim-Flam found. (???)
[X] A rocket launcher. Yes, really.(+20 to Martial but can only be used twice, thanks to a lack of ammo.)
-[X] Slick
-[X] Snow Trooper Squad
Wasn't a part on my plan. Had two tabs open with different stages of completion. Posted the wrong one.
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- U.S.A
I wonder what jack would see if he looked at the LOL JJ in a lab?
It would either inspire him or terrify him.
It would either inspire him or terrify him.
- Pronouns
- Female
[X] Plan Last minute shopping then the Expedition begins is the winning vote!
- Location
- NJ
If it does, hopefully it's a different one besides Lapis.
Habstab you misspelled jaune
Habstab
HabStab
- Location
- Richmond, MO
... That's because, no matter how many times I type Jaune, my proofreading app immediately forgets that I've used it multiple times and thinks that it's misspelled, and automatically changes it.
Yeti Hunt Mini Turn 5
- Pronouns
- Female
Mr. Van Ghoul leads you into one of the store's backrooms, which looks far more refined than the rest of the place. The Warlock, if your boss was right about his occupation, takes a seat, a, with a wave of his hand, a floating teacup appears in front of him. Huh, cool trick. Maybe you should ask him to teach you that?
"So, what brings a couple bee-themed men into my shop?" Flim-Flam asks as he slides up next to you. "I mean, I can get Scrappy -"
"We were chasing after him." 24 points at the now embarrassed little puppy. "You really need to slow down next time."
"Uh, yeah... I just wanted to see how Flim-Flam was doing." Scrappy shrubs weakly.
"Eh, don't sweat it, kid." You chuckle. "But, we should get going. Alphonse will probably go chasing off after that Yeti -"
"Ah, so more Yeti hunters." Vincent grumbles. "Let me give you some advice, don't go running after the local Yetis, as they're all under Argost's protection."
"You mean that weird TV show guy?"
"'TV show guy'? He's no mere television host, he is a Yeti himself."
... Huh. That actually makes a weird sort of sense. That Argost guy never really, well, looked human. Though, now you're wondering if Alphonse is hunting him, which would... complicate things even more. You don't want to kill the guy responsible for one of Jack's favorite shows, after all.
"Oh." You try to think up a response, when you realize something. "So, I bet you know a lot about the weird stuff that's around here. Do you know if Shangri-La is -"
"The temple?" Vincent cuts you off. "Yes. It was once a part of Shambhala, before it finally fell. Not as glorious as it was portrayed, like most lost kingdoms and people, but it was, I hear, a nice place to visit. I imagine you're also going to try and find it too?"
"... Well, this weird, creepy guy killed a guy who was going to blow up our plane, and then he told us to find it before he turned into red smoke." You pause for a moment. "And, yes, I know that sounds crazy. But, I don't really know of a better way to describe what happened."
"Oh, goodie, demons. Probably the same ones who were helping that mercenary team who kept rambling on about finding Shangri-La." Mr. Van Ghoul mutters after a moment. "Just what I needed to hear."
"... Uh, demons?"
"Yes, the same one you met, the one who can transform into red smoke, killed a few of the demons that came around here. It's why I came here, to see if those idiots were really looking for Shangri-La, or if they were just using that as an excuse to break into the town's temple."
"Ah, so if you're here to investigate them, would you mind -"
"Let me guess," The Warlock sighs as he gets up, his floating, and now empty, teacup disappearing, "you want my help."
"Oh, that sounds like a great idea!" Scrappy pipes up. "You can help us fight that Yeti, and those demons! We can give them a left and a right, and a..." Scrappy continues to describe different ways he wants to fight people.
"Hmm... well, I'm not much of a fist-fighter, so I would appreciate some help in my investigations. And, I do have a friend that lives in Shangri-La that I've been meaning to visit, so..." Vincent chuckles. "Alright. Though, I will have to pack a few things before we leave."
"Weeeeellllll," Flim-Flam butts in, "if you're all going on a big adventure, you need weapons!"
"Wait, you sell weapons here?" You ask, as you're pretty sure you didn't see any guns or knives being sold anywhere in the store.
"Yes and no." The man quickly answers, before he pulls a remote out of his pockets, presses it, and one of the walls of the rooms opens up. And, inside, is a smorgasbord of different weapons and junk. "I can't legally sell guns here, but I can sell everything you need to hunt a monster. Well, unless you're hunting a werewolf. The townfolks, even if they're not werewolves anymore, still don't like silver stuff in their town."
"Now," He grins, "I think it's time to start the tour."
...
Ten minutes later, you, 24, and your new robotic "friend" begin carrying out your purchases towards your expedition's sleds, the other members of your "party" looking somewhat annoyed at Scrappy. Admittedly, you didn't need to buy the novelty Chest Of Demons, but it was a pretty cool lunchbox. And, who knows, it could come in handy one day.
"Hey, Slick," You smile as you try to balance the rocket launcher in your hand, making sure it doesn't fall into the snow, "I got you and your boys something."
"Gee, you shouldn't have." The clone chuckles as he takes the massive weapon out of your hand, as one of the Snow Troopers does the same to the one 24 is holding, "Heavy, but that's a given. Not sure if we're going to have to buy another sled or not. These things are already weighed down more than they should."
"If I may sir," Interrupts the golden robot you purchase from Flim-Flam, who looks horribly dented and mangled, "but, I can carry those for you."
"Hey, don't I know you from somewhere?" Slick mutters.
"Ah, you are probably mistaking me for a C3-PO. Certainly understandable sir, but I am a C3-PX. While we may share many basic functions, we're still different models." The golden droid quickly explains. "And, unlike the PO line, PX models such as myself are not afraid to wield deadly weapons."
"... Eh, kriff it. I don't exactly trust droids, but you can carry these things if you want. Hopefully it won't slow you down too much."
"Oh, trust me, sir, when I say this. They won't."
...
(What Do You Encounter)
Your guide is going to, first, make his way up to his sister's and brother-in-law's radio station before he guides you the rest of the way. Does something happen on the way up?
[] You hear a man's voice, almost immediately followed by a hail of gunshots. Drew's eyes widen, before she runs off.
[] You spot a group of robots fighting off giant, icey wolves. Winter mutters something under here breath, before charging St the beasts.
[] You come across a skirmish between what seem to be Argost's soldiers and a group of mercenaries. While you'd normally give it to Argost's group, as their "Cryptids" should make them more than a match for most basic PMCs, some of the mercs ate walking around with large chunks taken out of them, and still fighting like nothing is wrong.
[] You find an old, nearly ancient really, man running for his life. He keeps shouting about a "Snow Ghost". What- Wait. The fuck is that?
[] You encounter nothing and make it safely to the only radio station that's this high up the mountain.
"So, what brings a couple bee-themed men into my shop?" Flim-Flam asks as he slides up next to you. "I mean, I can get Scrappy -"
"We were chasing after him." 24 points at the now embarrassed little puppy. "You really need to slow down next time."
"Uh, yeah... I just wanted to see how Flim-Flam was doing." Scrappy shrubs weakly.
"Eh, don't sweat it, kid." You chuckle. "But, we should get going. Alphonse will probably go chasing off after that Yeti -"
"Ah, so more Yeti hunters." Vincent grumbles. "Let me give you some advice, don't go running after the local Yetis, as they're all under Argost's protection."
"You mean that weird TV show guy?"
"'TV show guy'? He's no mere television host, he is a Yeti himself."
... Huh. That actually makes a weird sort of sense. That Argost guy never really, well, looked human. Though, now you're wondering if Alphonse is hunting him, which would... complicate things even more. You don't want to kill the guy responsible for one of Jack's favorite shows, after all.
"Oh." You try to think up a response, when you realize something. "So, I bet you know a lot about the weird stuff that's around here. Do you know if Shangri-La is -"
"The temple?" Vincent cuts you off. "Yes. It was once a part of Shambhala, before it finally fell. Not as glorious as it was portrayed, like most lost kingdoms and people, but it was, I hear, a nice place to visit. I imagine you're also going to try and find it too?"
"... Well, this weird, creepy guy killed a guy who was going to blow up our plane, and then he told us to find it before he turned into red smoke." You pause for a moment. "And, yes, I know that sounds crazy. But, I don't really know of a better way to describe what happened."
"Oh, goodie, demons. Probably the same ones who were helping that mercenary team who kept rambling on about finding Shangri-La." Mr. Van Ghoul mutters after a moment. "Just what I needed to hear."
"... Uh, demons?"
"Yes, the same one you met, the one who can transform into red smoke, killed a few of the demons that came around here. It's why I came here, to see if those idiots were really looking for Shangri-La, or if they were just using that as an excuse to break into the town's temple."
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"Ah, so if you're here to investigate them, would you mind -"
"Let me guess," The Warlock sighs as he gets up, his floating, and now empty, teacup disappearing, "you want my help."
"Oh, that sounds like a great idea!" Scrappy pipes up. "You can help us fight that Yeti, and those demons! We can give them a left and a right, and a..." Scrappy continues to describe different ways he wants to fight people.
"Hmm... well, I'm not much of a fist-fighter, so I would appreciate some help in my investigations. And, I do have a friend that lives in Shangri-La that I've been meaning to visit, so..." Vincent chuckles. "Alright. Though, I will have to pack a few things before we leave."
"Weeeeellllll," Flim-Flam butts in, "if you're all going on a big adventure, you need weapons!"
"Wait, you sell weapons here?" You ask, as you're pretty sure you didn't see any guns or knives being sold anywhere in the store.
"Yes and no." The man quickly answers, before he pulls a remote out of his pockets, presses it, and one of the walls of the rooms opens up. And, inside, is a smorgasbord of different weapons and junk. "I can't legally sell guns here, but I can sell everything you need to hunt a monster. Well, unless you're hunting a werewolf. The townfolks, even if they're not werewolves anymore, still don't like silver stuff in their town."
"Now," He grins, "I think it's time to start the tour."
...
Ten minutes later, you, 24, and your new robotic "friend" begin carrying out your purchases towards your expedition's sleds, the other members of your "party" looking somewhat annoyed at Scrappy. Admittedly, you didn't need to buy the novelty Chest Of Demons, but it was a pretty cool lunchbox. And, who knows, it could come in handy one day.
"Hey, Slick," You smile as you try to balance the rocket launcher in your hand, making sure it doesn't fall into the snow, "I got you and your boys something."
"Gee, you shouldn't have." The clone chuckles as he takes the massive weapon out of your hand, as one of the Snow Troopers does the same to the one 24 is holding, "Heavy, but that's a given. Not sure if we're going to have to buy another sled or not. These things are already weighed down more than they should."
"If I may sir," Interrupts the golden robot you purchase from Flim-Flam, who looks horribly dented and mangled, "but, I can carry those for you."
"Hey, don't I know you from somewhere?" Slick mutters.
"Ah, you are probably mistaking me for a C3-PO. Certainly understandable sir, but I am a C3-PX. While we may share many basic functions, we're still different models." The golden droid quickly explains. "And, unlike the PO line, PX models such as myself are not afraid to wield deadly weapons."
"... Eh, kriff it. I don't exactly trust droids, but you can carry these things if you want. Hopefully it won't slow you down too much."
"Oh, trust me, sir, when I say this. They won't."
...
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(What Do You Encounter)
Your guide is going to, first, make his way up to his sister's and brother-in-law's radio station before he guides you the rest of the way. Does something happen on the way up?
[] You hear a man's voice, almost immediately followed by a hail of gunshots. Drew's eyes widen, before she runs off.
[] You spot a group of robots fighting off giant, icey wolves. Winter mutters something under here breath, before charging St the beasts.
[] You come across a skirmish between what seem to be Argost's soldiers and a group of mercenaries. While you'd normally give it to Argost's group, as their "Cryptids" should make them more than a match for most basic PMCs, some of the mercs ate walking around with large chunks taken out of them, and still fighting like nothing is wrong.
[] You find an old, nearly ancient really, man running for his life. He keeps shouting about a "Snow Ghost". What- Wait. The fuck is that?
[] You encounter nothing and make it safely to the only radio station that's this high up the mountain.