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Adhoc vote count started by Lord Chungus on Oct 23, 2018 at 7:11 AM, finished with 147399 posts and 20 votes.
  • [x] Head to school.
    --[x] Have fun with your friends.
    [x] Don't discuss the secret with Sayaka unless she brings it up.
    --[x] If she does, cut to voting.
    [X] Go shopping with Homura
    -[x] Ask if you can vent a bit. You just want someone to hear you out, and you trust her.
    --[x] Vent. Express your frustrations, recurring problems, and fears about helping magical girls, dealing with secrets, going too far and generally everything.
    ---[x] Don't overwhelm her or make this all about you. Ask her if she wants to talk/vent too. Don't let serious topics consume the whole trip, have some fun!
    [x] Afterwards:
    --[x] Enchant some grief in the background.
    --[x] Meet with Oriko. Discuss Homura and the potentialbomb in privacy.
    --[x] Contact Yuki and discuss Airi's mental state and a potential visit.
    --[x] Check with Kyouko to see how she and Yuma are doing.
    --[x] Ask the University group if they know of any groups that need help.
    [x] Head to school.
    --[x] Have fun with your friends.
    [x] Don't discuss the secret with Sayaka unless she brings it up.
    --[x] If she does, cut to voting.
    [X] Go shopping with Homura
    -[x] Ask if you can vent a bit. You just want someone to hear you out, and you trust her.
    --[x] Vent. Express your frustrations, recurring problems, and fears about helping magical girls, dealing with secrets, going too far and generally everything.
    ---[x] Don't overwhelm her or make this all about you. Ask her if she wants to talk/vent too. Don't let serious topics consume the whole trip, have some fun!
    [x] Afterwards:
    --[x] Enchant some grief in the background.
    --[x] Meet with Oriko. Discuss Homura and the potentialbomb in privacy.
    --[x] Contact Yuki and discuss Airi's mental state and a potential visit.
    --[x] Check with Kyouko to see how she and Yuma are doing.
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Sabrina: ... its amazing, such clarity...
Mami: ... ???
Sabrina: For this one moment I'm not conflicted at all!
Mami: ... Oh Sabrina
 
Onmur said:
[:V] Something counter-contrary.


As the distance between a Mami and a Sabrina diminishes to zero, the amount of available actions for them to take become one:

[ONLY OPTION] Hug
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Firnznagen:
Mami stifens, breath hitching as her eyes go wide. "S-Sabrina, I-" she stammers, raising a shaky hand in your direction. It stops, trembling, reaching towards you but too afraid to reach out. "Sabrina, I- I know I'm being s-stupid, and needy, a-and you told me before, but-" she swallows, taking in a shaky breath. "You- you'll be here for me, right? You won't- you won't leave me?"

You can see tears at the corners of her eyes. Her bright, yellow eyes, pleading for you to reassure her. To be there for her. To be you.

[ ] Hug her.
All write-ins will be subject to my veto.

Random Quester: [ ] Do anything other than hug her. I don't think hugs can solve this problem. In fact, hugs are bad, and can only make things worse. Hugs are evil!

Firnznagen: Veto'd and permabanned.
 
Lord Chungus said:
Firnznagen:
Mami stifens, breath hitching as her eyes go wide. "S-Sabrina, I-" she stammers, raising a shaky hand in your direction. It stops, trembling, reaching towards you but too afraid to reach out. "Sabrina, I- I know I'm being s-stupid, and needy, a-and you told me before, but-" she swallows, taking in a shaky breath. "You- you'll be here for me, right? You won't- you won't leave me?"

You can see tears at the corners of her eyes. Her bright, yellow eyes, pleading for you to reassure her. To be there for her. To be you.

[ ] Hug her.
All write-ins will be subject to my veto.

Random Quester: [ ] Do anything other than hug her. I don't think hugs can solve this problem. In fact, hugs are bad, and can only make things worse. Hugs are evil!

Firnznagen: Veto'd and permabanned.
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Smart Quester:
[ ] Hug her.
-[ ] Tightly.

Answering Quester:
[ ] Hug her.
-[ ] Warmly.

Memetic Quester:
[ ] Hug her.
-[ ] Efficiently.

Vote Tally: 50 different variation of 'Hug her.' votes.

Firnznagen: There's been a schism in the school of hugs.
 
[X] Kaizuki
Adhoc vote count started by DB_Explorer on Oct 23, 2018 at 3:17 PM, finished with 147410 posts and 20 votes.
  • [x] Head to school.
    --[x] Have fun with your friends.
    [x] Don't discuss the secret with Sayaka unless she brings it up.
    --[x] If she does, cut to voting.
    [X] Go shopping with Homura
    -[x] Ask if you can vent a bit. You just want someone to hear you out, and you trust her.
    --[x] Vent. Express your frustrations, recurring problems, and fears about helping magical girls, dealing with secrets, going too far and generally everything.
    ---[x] Don't overwhelm her or make this all about you. Ask her if she wants to talk/vent too. Don't let serious topics consume the whole trip, have some fun!
    [x] Afterwards:
    --[x] Enchant some grief in the background.
    --[x] Meet with Oriko. Discuss Homura and the potentialbomb in privacy.
    --[x] Contact Yuki and discuss Airi's mental state and a potential visit.
    --[x] Check with Kyouko to see how she and Yuma are doing.
    --[x] Ask the University group if they know of any groups that need help.
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The vote, is in fact unanimous.
Adhoc vote count started by DB_Explorer on Oct 23, 2018 at 3:17 PM, finished with 147410 posts and 20 votes.
  • [x] Head to school.
    --[x] Have fun with your friends.
    [x] Don't discuss the secret with Sayaka unless she brings it up.
    --[x] If she does, cut to voting.
    [X] Go shopping with Homura
    -[x] Ask if you can vent a bit. You just want someone to hear you out, and you trust her.
    --[x] Vent. Express your frustrations, recurring problems, and fears about helping magical girls, dealing with secrets, going too far and generally everything.
    ---[x] Don't overwhelm her or make this all about you. Ask her if she wants to talk/vent too. Don't let serious topics consume the whole trip, have some fun!
    [x] Afterwards:
    --[x] Enchant some grief in the background.
    --[x] Meet with Oriko. Discuss Homura and the potentialbomb in privacy.
    --[x] Contact Yuki and discuss Airi's mental state and a potential visit.
    --[x] Check with Kyouko to see how she and Yuma are doing.
    --[x] Ask the University group if they know of any groups that need help.
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Are we going to try and convince Homura to take a longer detour to hit a Russian base (they got any on the Kuril islands or the rest of Kamchakta maybe?) or other acceptable targets besides the JSDF?
 
Well...

Remember, first off, how QB works. If the weapons dissappear into thin air it's fine.

Second... If it lights off a war we'll just have to stop the war.

Third... It's JSDF. They don't *really* need them...
 
Firnagzen said:
There are worse fates, really. You savour the closeness, nestling down into Mami's arms. You can spare a few more minutes.

"I slept well," Mami mumbles into your collarbone.

"Hm?" you say, blinking at the non-sequitur.

"So I'm awake," she mumbles.
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I--

Oh.

Firnagzen said:
You sit up and stretch, before bouncing to your feet. You'd had a dreamless sleep, and feel refreshed and ready to go for today. Maybe you'll talk to Homura again today, and try to persuade her to be a little less Murderface?

Your mouth twists a little as you walk over to the bathroom to clean up, though. You're currently decieving everyone around you, and a little unhappy with that. All of them are good people, and it doesn't sit very well with you. Still, you don't really see a better way for now.

And speaking of better ways... you frown at the Grief cloud that's still trailing you around. There has to be a better way to deal with it. You consider stuffing it into your Soul Gem for now, and while your instincts tell you that it's possible they also tell you a better way is possible. You frown at the cloud, forcing your will upon it, and it compresses down, coalescing down into the now-familiar deep purple solid, before crunching down even further into a tiny, solid marble.

You tentatively poke at the marble with your finger, but it seems inert, and doesn't make your finger glow purple or anything. Shrugging, you pocket the marble.

Morning ablutions done, you wander over to the kitchen. "Good morning, Mami!" you greet cheerfully.

This early in the morning, Mami's hair lies limp and slightly bedraggled instead of her usual drill style. "Hm? Good morning, Sabrina," she replies, somewhat blearily, eyes staring dully at the mixing bowl in front of her. Her hands move with practiced motions, and yet... you watch as she misses the edge of the bowl with an egg twice in a row.

Not a morning person?

"Here, let me help with that," you say, gently grabbing the egg and bumping Mami out of the way. "Pancakes?"

You take the muffled grumble Mami makes as a yes, supressing a grin at the distinctly un-Mami noise. Not a morning person, then. She wanders off into the living room and collapses on the couch.
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Firnagzen said:
You roll out of bed, and yawn hugely. You stretch, feeling your joints pop, before wandering into the bathroom for your morning ablutions, rubbing your face as you go. A few minutes later, you're cleaned up, and ready to face the day ahead.

"'morning, Mami!" you call cheerfully as you walk into the kitchen.

"Good morning, Sabrina!" Mami returns brightly, though there's still a slightly drowsy edge to her voice. Behind her, you can see a gently steaming teapot.

You look at the tea, and then back at Mami, now humming happily as she whisks the batter. Then you walk over to the pot of tea, pick it up, and sniff it. Your eyes water as the fumes hit your face, and you very carefully put the pot back down on the counter top. It's not quite industrial solvent grade, but it's close.

"Mami," you say, packing as much minor condemnation as you can into those two syllables.

"Yes, Sabrina?" she asks, carefully not looking at you.

"You have nothing to prove, you know," you observe, looking at the teapot again.

Mami sighs. "I'm the host, Sabrina."
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Firnagzen said:
You drift back into consciousness. It's warm and comfortable and there's Mami, cuddled up behind your back with her arm looped possessively around your waist and there's no one yelling in your ear.

You don't bother opening your eyes and simply luxuriate in the warmth for a few minutes. You doze for a bit before stirring, but Mami makes a discontented noise and tightens her arm when you try to get up.

... Five more minutes.

Of course, you're actually awake now. You've got things to do and people to catch up with and a daily morning wakeup call to manage. Of course, now that you've made friendly contact with Asunaro, you can and absolutely should include the Pleiades Saints, too.

You check the clock. A few minutes until the alarm goes off, so you figure you'll wait. And in the meantime...

You stretch your mind out, searching for the enchanted Grief - but you don't find it. So it dissipated overnight, which is not unexpected. You didn't put that much magic into it, and Mami did explain that the longevity of enchantments is based on just that.

Mami stirs behind you, arms tightening slightly.

"Are you awake?" you murmur.

"... no," Mami mumbles, and buries her face against the back of your neck.

You snicker, relaxing. "Alarm's due to go off in a few minutes."

"Mnnnm," Mami grumbles.

It takes quite a bit of chivvying and the alarm blaring before you manage to get Mami shambling off towards the bathroom while you head to the kitchen with a promise of not starting on breakfast without her.
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Firnagzen said:
You wake.

It's still dark. Silvery light from a waxing moon dapples the room.

Mami's shaking in your arms. She'd turned over at some point during the night without leaving the protective circle of your embrace. An unhappy frown mars her face, faint moonlight highlighting tears squeezing through closed eyes.

"Oh, Mami," you whisper. She's asleep still, you judge, considering that she doesn't even react to that. You tighten your arms around her, pulling her snug against yourself.

She makes a tiny whimpering noise, burrowing against you - but the unhappy grimace smooths out a little as she clings to you with desperate, unconscious strength
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Oh.

Oh, Mami.
 
If I do follow, the implication being made is that Mami's been having nightmares, and that's what's been messing up her sleep and making her so out of it in the morning.
 
Gadjo said:
If I do follow, the implication being made is that Mami's been having nightmares, and that's what's been messing up her sleep and making her so out of it in the morning.
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Every.

Single.

Day.

Maybe not full blown nightmares every time? But... She's awake today, and she says it's because she slept well.

We've been convinced that she's not a morning person.

Two and two is four: she hasn't slept well once in the entire time we have known her.

...

God. Mami.
 
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Right then, I'm adding a new line to the vote to take this new realization into account.

[x] Give Mami a big damn hug and a kiss on the cheek.
[x] Head to school.
--[x] Have fun with your friends.
[x] Don't discuss the secret with Sayaka unless she brings it up.
--[x] If she does, cut to voting.
[X] Go shopping with Homura
-[x] Ask if you can vent a bit. You just want someone to hear you out, and you trust her.
--[x] Vent. Express your frustrations, recurring problems, and fears about helping magical girls, dealing with secrets, going too far and generally everything.
---[x] Don't overwhelm her or make this all about you. Ask her if she wants to talk/vent too. Don't let serious topics consume the whole trip, have some fun!
[x] Afterwards:
--[x] Enchant some grief in the background.
--[x] Meet with Oriko. Discuss Homura and the potentialbomb in privacy.
--[x] Contact Yuki and discuss Airi's mental state and a potential visit.
--[x] Check with Kyouko to see how she and Yuma are doing.
--[x] Ask the University group if they know of any groups that need help.
 
[x] Give Mami a big damn hug and a kiss on the cheek.
[x] Head to school.
--[x] Have fun with your friends.
[x] Don't discuss the secret with Sayaka unless she brings it up.
--[x] If she does, cut to voting.
[X] Go shopping with Homura
-[x] Ask if you can vent a bit. You just want someone to hear you out, and you trust her.
--[x] Vent. Express your frustrations, recurring problems, and fears about helping magical girls, dealing with secrets, going too far and generally everything.
---[x] Don't overwhelm her or make this all about you. Ask her if she wants to talk/vent too. Don't let serious topics consume the whole trip, have some fun!
[x] Afterwards:
--[x] Enchant some grief in the background.
--[x] Meet with Oriko. Discuss Homura and the potentialbomb in privacy.
--[x] Contact Yuki and discuss Airi's mental state and a potential visit.
--[x] Check with Kyouko to see how she and Yuma are doing.
--[x] Ask the University group if they know of any groups that need help.
 
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