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Day 6/They Grow up so Fast
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    • You gasp, sitting up quickly. You rub your eyes to get the sleep out of them. Weird, you don't remember going to sleep last night. Must've fallen out after the adrenaline high of seeing Anastasia in danger wore off. Groggily, you stretch out your arms and reach over to rub Anastasia's head. You frown as you don't feel the soft lump of skin in her crib, only the velvety sheets she sleeps in. Rubbing your eyes a bit more, you focus onto the little wooden basket.

    "...Oh no."

    You start to rush around the room, the adrenaline from last night returning full force. Sheets and fallen clothes fly through the air in your search for your daughter. They didn't come back did they? Oh god, what if that first thing was just the scout? Did they take her? Please don't let them have—

    You freeze as you hear the sound of your bathroom door opening. You spin around on the spot, ready to tackle anyone or anything that comes through that door. You take up a stance as you see something that only reaches up to your thighs come out of your bathroom with...one of your towels on its head.

    "What the—", you are completely floored right now. The...whatever it is grabs the towel around its head with pale, human like arms and begins to shake it to and fro. Tiny droplets of water drop onto the carpet, mottling the brown fuzz as they hit the floor.

    You here a small, girlish sigh, as whatever it is removes the towel and you behold…

    ..A five year old girl.

    She's wearing that grayish T-shirt you bought at Wal-mart the day before, along with matching pants that reach all the way to her ankles. Her physique is lithe, looking almost like a Barby Doll in how thin her arms and legs are. Skin as pink and soft looking as the day she was born covers her body, as her arms reach up to adjust her back length blonde hair. However, that's not what tips you off. It's the eyes.

    Those same dark, starry eyes of your Anastasia stare back at you as the little girl takes notice of you.

    Your body relaxes, and you slowly walk forward, as the words from the Journal ring out in your head. Taking a chance, you breathe in deep and say with as much care as you can muster, "Sweety? Is that you?"

    Trust = 6 = Pass

    The girl blinks once, then her mouth (filled with the flat teeth of a normal human) quirks up in a smile, "Hello, father." When she speaks, you hear two voices instead of one. One sounds like a normal human girl, the type that goes to school and loves to talk about her favorite TV show. The other one though, it sounds like something...older. Like a historian that has been around since the Pyramids were built.

    Your daughter twirls in place, showing off her body for whatever reason, "I decided to base my new form off of what my memories tell me is considered the 'standard' idea of beauty for you humans. I think I pulled it off pretty well."

    Impulsively, you walk forward and hug her close to you. You say to her, "I'm so sorry about last night. If only I had—"

    "Father, it is fine," she pushes you off of her, not roughly though and looks you in the eyes, "It is common for humans to make mistakes. You are all still infants after all, with no idea as to how insignificant you really are."

    "Insignificant?" You ask, watching as she starts to disentangle herself from you, "So, it's really true then? That there are Cthulhuian Horrors out there just waiting to kill us all off?"

    You follow her out of the room, feeling both relieved, and a bit confused. Is she supposed to act like this? You know she's not necessarily human, but based on what you've read she's still considered a child when it comes to Eldritch Abominations. But she seems so...mature. Her speech seemed a bit too proper to be a little girl, and the way she marches purposely towards the kitchen seems a bit too focused for a the Eldritch equivalent of a five year old.

    "In answer to your first question, yes there are. Though they don't really want to kill off humanity," she says as she pours milk into a bowl and puts it in the microwave to heat it up, "to them you're little more than a small speck caught up in the Cosmic waves of the Universe and Beyond.

    The microwave dings, and she quickly takes out the bowl of hot milk. You see her smile as she walks into the living room and sits on the sofa, "In answer to your second question, to you humans I might as well be considered a Grand Elder. Based on your archaic aging system, my true age would be about…..110 years old, give or take a few hundred years. However, in terms of the "Elder Gods" as you call them, I am still considered a tiny child that has barely stopped suckling from my mother's teat."

    You ready a retort, but she holds up a hand, "And before you ask, yes I can read minds. Yes, I promise not to make a habit out of it." Your retort dies in your throat as she starts to, quite literally, chug down the milk in her bowl. You approach slowly, and sit down next to her waiting for her to finish. It doesn't take long before she sighs contentedly, as she wipes the milk away from her mouth.

    "Ah. My first sampling of human food outside of my infantile form. It is...acceptable at the very least. Yes, I believe it will serve to keep me sated when there isn't a better alternative."

    You nod assent and silence falls upon the both of you. You fidget a bit, primarily because you're not one hundred percent sure how to proceed. You've never been much of a "people" person, and have hardly held down a conversation for more than a few minutes. So, you do what you always do when you're not sure how to proceed in a conversation.

    Fall back on the one thing that you know: Teaching.

    "So, um, sweetie," she looks up at you, tilting her head inquisitively, "now that you're, uh, 'physically' older...we need to set some 'Ground Rules' for later reference."

    She nods in agreement, and seems to wait for your input.

    "First, you're gonna have to go to school since you are now, by human standards, a five year old."

    "As expected," she replies, idly kicking her feet against the cushions, "I had figured that you would enroll me in the school you work at."

    "Right, that's, right. Second, your, um, form."

    "What about it? Is something wrong with it," she starts to look her body over, checking for any errors in it, "I was almost certain that I copied the look perfectly."

    "That's the thing. You do look perfect. Too perfect."

    She nods her head in understanding, "Oh, I see. Humans may constantly reach for perfection, but perfection in and of itself is impossible to obtain. Thus, no human can ever truly look perfect. I'll need to make some changes on our way to school. If this rain lets up." As if to empathize that point, lighting flashes, briefly illuminating the living room. It is soon followed by the crack of thunder.

    "Next, is more of a question."

    "Oh."

    "Your powers, because I'm assuming you have powers based on last night, can you control them?"

    "If what you're asking is, 'Will I go on a crazy, murderous rampage because my powers get out of control?' then the answer is no. While I may still be considered weak by Godly standards, I have full control over my powers. Though they are bit diminished while I am in this form, they are still rather potent." To prove this, you see her former crib float into the living room, and set itself down upon the floor without nary a sound.

    "Now, if I were in my true form...well let's just say that I could make a Class 5 Tornado look like a small dust storm." You see her smile predatorily at that admission, and a cold shiver goes up your spine.

    However, it does cause you to think of something, "Speaking of which, your true form. Most of the Cthulhuian Horrors I have read about seem to favour..um...well…"

    "Tentacles," she bluntly puts it, "they favour forms based around tentacles."

    "Well, yes."

    "Do not worry, father. My true form is mine and mine alone, and I can make it look like whatever I want. I can even make it humanoid if I wished. But, I don't think I should show it off here, since it will most likely cause half the neighborhood to seize up and die."

    Silence falls on you again, before she speaks up, "Besides, tentacles are gross."

    You chuckle slightly at that, "You're an Eldritch Horror, something that can easily level an entire metropolis if someone so much as looked at you funny, and you consider tentacles to be gross?" By now your chuckle has grown into a full blown laugh, and you're forced to hold your sides else they split down the middle.

    Anastasia blushes furiously as she watches you writhe on the couch, "It is—a completely legitimate feeling. Not—all of the Elder Gods favour tentacles in their forms."

    You just keep laughing for a solid minute before you calm down and wipe a tear from your eye. Anastasia speaks up again, "Alright, now I have a request for you."

    You ask her what it is, and for the first time you see her get a bit nervous. You raise an eyebrow, as you watch her fidget in her seat. Then you see one of the paperback Sci-fi books you bought from Wal-mart float up into her lap. She holds the book out to you, refusing to meet your eyes as she speaks, "You have to—read one of these to me whenever I want. It is—rather—pleasant reading with you."

    You look at the book and smile down at it. You grab a hold of it, and scoot over until your arm is around Anastasia's shoulders. You open the book and read off the title:

    [] The Horus Heresy (Teach Anastasia new Eldritch powers and ways to combat the Eldritch)

    [] Starship Troopers (Teach Anastasia about human Will and Determination)

    [] Star Wars (Teach Anastasia about advanced technology)

    (Anastasia has Matured! She gains Additional Perks, and will now be able to take her own Actions!)


    Days until Anastasia Matures again: ???

    Your Actions: 3 (+1 until the Heavy Rain lets up)

    [] Physical: You're gonna need to learn how to defend not just yourself, but your little girl now.
    • [] Focus on Offense (Work towards Perk for Offensive Combat)
    • [] Focus on Defense (Work towards Perk for Defensive Combat)
    [] Mental: The Mind is a terrible thing to waste. And you are not gonna waste yours.
    • [] Focus on Mental Power (Work towards Perk for Mental Offenses)
    • [] Focus on Mental Fortitude (Work towards Perk for Mental Defenses)

    [] Perception: You missed enough paper airplanes coming towards your head to know that you need to better your vision.
    • [] Focus on perceiving Objects (Work towards Perk for seeing things before they hit you)
    • [] Focus on perceiving People (Work towards Perk for spotting others before they see you)

    [] Work on lesson plan: Always helps to be prepared for anything (+10 bonus to next Job roll)
    [] Ask for a day off: Hey, your only human. You can only go on for so many days at a time. (+1 to Action for one day, but may worsen rep with boss)
    [] Look for a new job: Maybe you should try to find one that pays a bit more (Possible new job opportunities)
    [] Read the Journal: You really don't want to do this, but how else are you supposed to prepare? (Learn more about Anastasia and the Supernatural)
    [] Co-workers: What was up with everyone yesterday? (Find out why your co-workers acted the way they did yesterday)

    [] Try to make some friends: Let's face it; you need friends. Let's see if you can makes some. (Possibly unlock friendships to be cultivated)
    [] Go shopping: You've got some cash. Wouldn't hurt to spend a little bit of it. (Spend Money to purchase items or food)

    [] Spend time with Anastasia: You are her father after all. (Raise Trust/Satiety with child)
    [] Take Anastasia out somewhere: You can't keep her cooped up in the house forever. (Raise Trust/Satiety with Child even more. May cost Money depending on where you go)
    -[] The Park (No Cost)
    -[] The Mall (1-2 Money)
    -[] A Gym (1 Money)

    [] Go looking for trouble: This is probably a horrible idea. But...you just gotta know. (Try to find evidence of the Supernatural. Could lead to a battle.)


    Anastasia's Actions: 2

    [] Practice her powers: Ya lose it if you don't use it. (Anastasia practices getting a better handle on her powers and learning to what extent she can use them.)

    [] Read a book: The best way to gain knowledge on just about anything. (Anastasia will look through your collection of books and read one on her own. May result in new Perk.)

    [] Sense Eldritch: They are     not getting into our house again. (Anastasia will use her Eldritch Powers to try to sense who or what is currently watching you. May lead to discovery of other Supernatural beings.)


    Ok, so here's how Anastasia's Actions work:

    Anastasia will choose what to spend her Actions on on her own. So you do not     have to choose them for her. You can still choose them, however it will be considered you asking her to complete the action. (For example: [X] Read a Book = "Anastasia, can you please read this book for daddy?" or [X] Sense Eldritch = "Honey, can you please check to see if any more of those Shadow Creatures are in the house right now?"

    Whether she does it or not depends on the level of Trust you have with you.

    Keep in mind, that if you ask her to complete an Action, and the roll fails, then you will lose Trust with her for the fail.

    Also,     MERRY CHRISTMAS, HANUKKAH, ETC. TO ALL!
     
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    • Day 7
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    • Starship Trooper Reading: 92 + 15 (Prodigy) + 15 (Potential) = 123 Artificial Crit

    "Father, I have a question," you stop in the middle of the next sentence. You were just at the part where the main characters are surrounded by the Bugs in that fortress, one of the most tense parts of the book, why did she want to stop now?

    "Yes honey? What is it?" you put a bookmark on the page that you're on and close the book, as you look over at your daughter.

    "The situation those humans are in. It is a rather hopeless situation, correct?"

    "That is true, yes."

    "They are metaphorically backed against the wall. Their enemies are all around them blocking off every standard method of escape. They don't have enough resources or overall ways to come out of this with what could be called a victory. They are very unlikely to get any type of reinforcement, and have at the very least a 90% chance of total annihilation."

    "That is a rather...objective way of looking at it, but yes that is in fact the current situation," it is slightly unsettling how she's able to say these things with such a matter of fact voice. Though you suppose it     is all matter of fact to her. She is an Eldritch Horror after all.

    "The logical choice here would be to put down their weapons and wait for death. Yet instead, they choose to use what little resources have left to try to survive when they most likely won't. Why?"

    You raise your eyebrow at the little girl at your side, "Why...what exactly?"

    "Why would they choose that?" you see her squint her eyes, deep in thought on this subject matter, "It's one of the many things I never understood about humans. Why is it that they continue to fight on even when it's obvious that they can't win? You see it everywhere in human myths and otherwise, but there it makes sense. They're myths. They're not supposed to be realistic.

    By now Anastasia has started pacing around the room, her hand under her chin and face folded into a frown. To be honest, it looks kind of cute, "But yet, according to my memories, there have been plenty of times when the truth matches the fiction to the letter. Why is that? What could drive an insignificant organism to fight for its own life to such a degree?!"

    "Maybe it's because, we're stupid."

    Anastasia stops in the middle of the room. She turns to look at you, her expression showing off a rather large amount of interest, "Excuse me?"

    "I said maybe it's because we're a bunch of stupid organisms, who don't know when to give up."

    "I know what you said," she replies sitting down next to you again, "it's just surprising to hear one insult one's own race that easily."

    You smile as you rub the little girl's head, even though she does use her powers to lift your hand off after a time, "It's not an insult. It's the truth. We humans are exceedingly stubborn, to a self-destructive point where we are willing to fight tooth and nail for what we want.

    You pick up the Starship Troopers book and slowly rub your hand along the cover, "We're the type of species to look death in the face and tell it to go sit in the corner, we have worked to do. When the universe tells us to die, we tell the universe to go jump in a river somewhere. Even if we're gonna die, we're gonna make sure that the enemy leaves as bloody and broken as we are. It's what makes us human. And it's this drive, this Will to Live, that writers want to capture in the stories they tell. I guess, you could say that we're just too stubborn for our own good sometimes."

    You blink slightly and look back down at Anastasia. You have no idea where that came from. It's like the words just flew out of your mouth the minute you started saying them. Though it appears to have an effect on your daughter, as she's staring at you with a wide eyed grin on her face,"That...is one of the most foolish things I have ever heard."

    You feel slightly hurt at that, "Well...maybe it's a bit optimistic, but—" you're interrupted by a small child bowling you over onto your back. You look up and Anastasia seems a bit, brighter to say the least.

    It's like when you see one of those kids on TV hear that they get to eat ice cream everyday for an entire week, "It's the perfect answer! That's why humans fight even when they know it's hopeless! Their Will to Live! Thank you, father! You've just answered a question that has been burning in my head for years now!"

    At that she gets up and bolts off into your bedroom.

    ….Guess you'll read the rest of the book tomorrow.

    (Anastasia Perk Gained: Human's Will to Live! (Beginner): Howard New Perk Gained: Orator (Beginner)!)


    Spending Time with Anastasia: 1 = Crit Fail; Trust Roll: 45 = Success

    What...happened?

    You sit on the edge of your bed, head in your hands.

    What the heck happened?

    You don't really remember much from after Anastasia ran off into your room.

    All you know is that something terrible took place between you and Anastasia.

    But what was it?

    Lifting your head up, you try your best to recollect what happened a couple of minutes of go. A task which turns out to be much harder than it sounds.

    You remember...something starting to smell like sulfur. Then you walked into your room and saw your daughter...performing a...ritual you think? It was rather haphazard and clumsily made, but that's definitely what you saw in your room.

    You...got mad….    really mad…..and then you started yelling. You're pretty sure she got angry, said something about "researching". You were having none of it, and then you….disturbed the ritual.

    You think you scuffed the chalk circle (which was glowing green at that point) with your foot and then it...exploded. You felt….something….something…..escape from the room, and you heard it...laugh or something. The last thing you remember was a massive blast of force that threw you into the wall. Then you blacked out.

    You see Anastasia walk by your room and call to her. She responds by looking at you with something that approaches disdain and disappointment, before she continues to walk into the living room.

    You're not sure what it is, but you don't think she's going to forget this anytime soon. On top of that, you think you may have brought some unwanted attention onto yourself.

    Just peachy.

    (Trust and Satiety Decreased! Howard's Notoriety Increased! Gain Perk: A Divide between Father and Daughter!)


    Making Friends: 33 = Fail

    You're a bit too focused on trying to mend bridges with Anastasia to focus on making some new friends right now, so you forgo the trip outside. Especially in this rain.

    (No Progress Made)


    Read the Journal: 64 = Success

    Once I discovered the truth about my sudden child and those that hunted them, I went in search of a way to defend myself. My search brought me to discover the thing that we humans seem to covet the most, yet squander when we finally obtain it;

    Magic.

    The ancient powers with which men can move mountains and turn rock into metal, I began my search for it. It drove me to the darkest, most well hidden places in the world, but I was determined and desperate. Libraries filled with tomes, powerful words that could rend bodies apart, and more were soon made known to me.

    However, power is never something that is freely given.

    I was no exception.

    For in order to obtain the power that I so desired, I found that I must —

    Something must of happened to this book a long time ago, because this part of the page is almost completely covered in some kind of rot. It smells horrid, and whenever you touch it, it pulsates slightly.

    You decide to leave it alone for now, in case you end up catching a disease or something.

    Still, this is a rather amazing discovery.

    Magic actually exist!

    Boy would that be something to have!

    Too bad the last half of the page is covered in...whatever that stuff is.

    Hmm, maybe Anastasia could tell you something about it. If you can get her to stop being mad at you.

    (You discovered that Magic Exist! New Action Available!)


    Practice Powers: 84 - 15 = 67 = Success

    Even though she said she had it under control, you wanted to have a little peace of mind about her powers. You look over from the sofa in the living room where you've been reading the Journal. Anastasia, using one of your old shirts as a sort of nightgown as it is bigger than her body, is currently in the kitchen fixing herself another bowl of warm milk. Strangely enough, that seems to be the only thing she drinks and eats.

    Yes, eats. You have never once seen her eat anything else in the house.

    Rather than come over to the sofa, she sits down on the table and starts to drink. Feeling a tiny bit hurt, you clear your throat and attempt a conversation starter, "Um, honey?"

    She stops mid-swallow and appears to wait for you to finish, "Do you think you could...maybe show me a more     focused demonstration of your powers? Just so I can get a clear idea of what they are."

    She stays silent for a moment, then finishes her current slurp before setting the bowl down, "Well, you     would have been able to see more of them, if someone didn't interrupt my testing last night, and cause an Eldritch Horror to escape from the Ritual Circle!" Her tone doesn't hold any malice to it, but she gets the feeling across all the same.

    You suddenly start to feel very small and vulnerable in front of the adopted child. Still, you latch onto the last thing she said, "Wait….I accidentally let an—"

    "Oh don't worry so much," she waves her hand dismissively while finishing her...breakfast you guess you would call it? "It was a very weak one. Probably at the level of one of those 'Shadow Creatures' that got into the house last time. I can take care of it if and when I feel like it."

    "But, shouldn't we stop it before it can hurt anyone?"

    She chuckles deeply, and lifts up a slender finger, "First, it's not we. It's     me. You would probably get torn to shreds within seconds of meeting the creature. And that's including the very unlikely chance that you can dodge its first blow!

    And second…" her raised finger comes down, and you smell sulfur again as the air in the room grows cold. Outside, you hear three thumps against the window to your right. You look out that way, and gasp as you see three birds smashed against the glass. There aren't any cracks, but you see blood splattered where their necks snapped upon impact. You vaguely note that the rain has cleared up as the bodies slump into the grass, "I am     very confident in my abilities."

    You gulp audibly and leave the conversation at that.

    (Anastasia has a good grip on her powers!)

    Anastasia Reading: 94 + 15 (Prodigy) +15 (Potential) = 124 Artificial Crit

    "Oh, yes. Also, while you were reading that book," at the mention her voice seems to take on an acrid tone, "I was looking through one of the other Sci-Fi books you bought. Which one was it?" she starts to tap her finger up against her chin. Then she snaps her fingers, "Oh yes! Warhammer, that was it!

    I must say, those 'Chaos Gods' are rather interesting! Beings manifested out of Mankind's' worst vices and greatest virtues! I am especially interested in that Khorne fellow! Though his methods are rather...brutal, they are very effective. It got me thinking, what if I could use my own powers to strengthen my own form's physical prowess? The result?"

    At that she grabs the table, and lifts it higher than you ever could using only one finger. She then starts to twirl it like a pro-basketball player would, without any strain evident on her face, "Outstanding isn't it? Now," she puts the table down with a soft thud, "I believe it is about time to start the day. Wouldn't you agree?"

    Before you can get a word in edgewise, she saunters off down the hallway to your room, no doubt to get her clothes that you bought for her.

    ….Well, guess you'll wait for her to finish.

    (Anastasia's Powers have grown! New Power: Physical Augmentation!)


    Days until Anastasia Matures again: ???

    Your Actions: 3 (+1 as it's the Weekend)

    [] Physical: You're gonna need to learn how to defend not just yourself, but your little girl now.
    • [] Focus on Offense (Work towards Perk for Offensive Combat)
    • [] Focus on Defense (Work towards Perk for Defensive Combat)
    [] Mental: The Mind is a terrible thing to waste. And you are not gonna waste yours.
    • [] Focus on Mental Power (Work towards Perk for Mental Offenses)
    • [] Focus on Mental Fortitude (Work towards Perk for Mental Defenses)

    [] Perception: You missed enough paper airplanes coming towards your head to know that you need to better your vision.
    • [] Focus on perceiving Objects (Work towards Perk for seeing things before they hit you)
    • [] Focus on perceiving People (Work towards Perk for spotting others before they see you)

    [] Work on lesson plan: Always helps to be prepared for anything (+10 bonus to next Job roll)
    [] Ask for a day off: Hey, your only human. You can only go on for so many days at a time. (+1 to Action for one day, but may worsen rep with boss)
    [] Look for a new job: Maybe you should try to find one that pays a bit more (Possible new job opportunities)
    [] Read the Journal: You really don't want to do this, but how else are you supposed to prepare? (Learn more about Anastasia and the Supernatural)
    [] Co-workers: What was up with everyone yesterday? (Find out why your co-workers acted the way they did yesterday)

    [] Try to make some friends: Let's face it; you need friends. Let's see if you can makes some. (Possibly unlock friendships to be cultivated)
    [] Go shopping: You've got some cash. Wouldn't hurt to spend a little bit of it. (Spend Money to purchase items or food)

    [] Spend time with Anastasia: You are her father after all. (Raise Trust/Satiety with child)
    [] Take Anastasia out somewhere: You can't keep her cooped up in the house forever. (Raise Trust/Satiety with Child even more. May cost Money depending on where you go)
    -[] The Park (No Cost)
    -[] The Mall (1-2 Money)
    -[] A Gym (1 Money)

    [] Go looking for trouble: This is probably a horrible idea. But...you just gotta know. (Try to find evidence of the Supernatural. Could lead to a battle.)

    [] Ask Anastasia about Magic: What's the worse that could happen? (???)

    Anastasia's Actions: 2

    [] Practice her powers: Ya lose it if you don't use it. (Anastasia practices getting a better handle on her powers and learning to what extent she can use them.)

    [] Read a book: The best way to gain knowledge on just about anything. (Anastasia will look through your collection of books and read one on her own. May result in new Perk.)

    [] Sense Eldritch: They are     not getting into our house again. (Anastasia will use her Eldritch Powers to try to sense who or what is currently watching you. May lead to discovery of other Supernatural beings.)

    [] Watch TV?: Who knows? She may actually learns something from it. (???)

    The Rain has cleared up.

    *Vote Closed*

    Sorry it took so long guys.

    I've been trying to enjoy the New Year, Christmas, play FFXV, play Samurai Warriors 4: Empires, do Exalted for my brothers, and keep track of my College Classes as they just started back.

    That and I was having trouble spinning the Crit Fail you guys rolled, so sorry if that seems kind of subpar.

    For those of you still interested, here's the new update, and I hope you enjoy it.

    As always, I shall do my best to answer questions and respond to criticism.
     
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    • Day 8
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    • Spending Time: 75 - 10 (A Divide) = 65 = Success

    "What is this?"

    "The Simpsons."

    "That is the title. I meant the show."

    "Oh, well it's supposed to be a comedic cartoon following the (mis)adventures of a low-middle class family and the inhabitants of their fictional town. Mostly though, it's supposed to be a satire on different things that are currently popular in American culture."

    "Once again, yes I see that. What I really meant was, why are we watching it?"

    "That's because, uh," because you couldn't think of anything else to do. Anastasia is sitting with you on the sofa in the living room as you both watch TV. You couldn't really think of any other way to try to repair your relationship, and you remembered that Fox's "Animation Domination" was on, so you decided to sit down and watch some cartoons together. Of course you could've just     talked to her, but what would you say? "Sorry I accidentally screwed up your attempt to summon up a monster honey! Hugs?"

    Like that would work.

    So, you fell back on good old, mind numbing TV.

    Is it working?

    Eeeehhh.

    "You've got no idea do you?"

    "No, I don't," you admit hanging your head in shame.

    Anastasia looks at you and shrugs, "Well, I will admit, it is slightly amusing to see humans do their best to get through these circumstances. And at least you're trying to patch things up between us. That's better than most other humans I remember."

    You lift your head up, and smile as the both of you continue watching the 2 hour block of animation.

    (Trust/Satiety increased!)


    Co-Workers: 75 + 5 (Previous Progress) = 80 = High Success

    "Come on, pick up already," you say into your cell phone as the tone rings for what seems like the fifth time.

    Once Animation Domination was over, you decided to try to finally get to the bottom of those rumors that started around the time you got Anastasia. True, you had been ignoring them, but that's primarily because your co-workers seemed to be ignoring you.

    The female teachers all did their best to stay away from you and the male ones just gave you affectionate back pats or thumbs up. Never once have any of them actually come up to you and told you what the heck they were all acting strange for. You did try to corner James and ask him about this, but your first attempt failed.

    Which is why you are currently calling him on your phone. Maybe after a few days to cool off, he'll be more inclined to spill the beans. If he picks up his goddamn phone that is!

    You pace around the room a few times, occasionally glancing over to Anastasia to make sure she'll still sitting on the sofa with Starship Troopers in her hands. You're just about to give up after the tenth ring, when you hear a clicking sound on the other end.

    James' baritone voice speaks to you from the other end, "Hello? Howard?"

    "Yeah, James. It's me," you confirm, relieved that he actually picked up, "I've been meaning to ask you something."

    "What is it?"

    "It's about our conversation about 3 or so days ago. When I asked you why the fuck everyone was acting so weird. Or at least weirder than usual."

    "Oh yeah, that. Seriously man, good job on it."

    "That's the thing, on what?"

    "You mean you don't know?"

    "Of course I don't! Why do you think I asked you about it?!" you hear the man move the phone away from his ear at your outburst.

    "Woah man, calm down alright. I'll tell ya, jesus."

    You stay on the line, idly tapping your foot as you wait for his explanation.

    "As you probably know, most of the teachers here have a rather…..active sex life," you point out that he is no exception and he laughs his agreement.

    Yeah, I will admit to that. Well, because of this, a lot of us guys have been making sure that we always carry condoms with us. Make sure we don't accidentally get some kids when we don't want some, right? As for the ladies, many of them have had their tubes tied or are on 'The Pill' to help out. And it's kind of just been that way for a while now."

    "And I didn't know about this because?" you ask mostly to be polite. To be honest, you really wouldn't want any part of whatever this is. Besides, you've got more important things to do and worry about.

    Like your job.

    And your daughter.

    And the Eldritch Abominations possibly coming to kill you.

    You hear James' clothes wrinkle, indicating him shrugging, "You always seemed to into your work to care. Anyway, however, about two weeks ago things...changed."

    You raise your eyebrows at that.

    "Two weeks ago, this new high school teacher named, uhhh, River? Rivald? Something with an R, got hired and—"

    "And all you guys started flirting with her, right?" you venture a guess.

    "Hey, you would too if you saw her. She's got these curves that," you cough into the phone to bring James back on track, "Right, sorry. But yeah, we did. But she turned them all down. Says she's waiting for 'Mr. Right'. You know, that old cliche. We guys just figured she was playing hard to get, but a lot the ladies looked up to her for retaining her 'purity in this sea of depravity'. Ironic I know.

    So, when you suddenly show up and start dropping off a baby in 'Darlings', well we just put two and two together, and figured you had banged her. The girls were pretty pissed about it, but we all thought it was awesome. Who would've thought that the quiet, bookworm Howard Craft would sleep with the Ice Queen herself?" he finishes.

    You are...surprised to say the least. But at the same time relieved. You had thought it was something serious, or that they had figured out what Anastasia was.

    You sigh heavily, "Is that all?"

    "Nope."

    You tense up instinctively, "What?"

    "Apparently the rumors reached Rivauld or whatever her name is, and she's been asking about you. Something about, 'Clearing her name' or some such. Guess you two are gonna get to meet after all, huh. Good luck man!"

    "Hey, wait—" you hear a click and then the dial tone of James' phone. You stand in place for a while, feeling rather stunned.

    Yet another thing to add onto your plate.

    Just. Fan. Fucking. Tastic.

    (Co-Workers Investigation Complete! New Action Available: Meet with Ms. R)


    Sense Eldritch: 66 = Success

    You're currently sitting down on your ankles in front of Anastasia as she meditates with her eyes closed. When you asked her if she could check for anything supernatural around you, she said that she would need full concentration for it.

    So, after finding a suitable spot to stop at in the Starship Troopers book, you sat down as according to her instructions and wait.

    And wait.

    And wait.

    You feel your eyes starting to get heavy, so you rub at them to keep yourself awake. When you remove your hand, you see Anastasia getting up and dusting herself off. She's started to wear those clothes you bought her for when she matured again. While not very stylish, they do serve their purpose, her gray T-shirt and pants.

    She nods at your with an impassive look on her face, "It is done."

    You stand up, hearing your back and legs pop from sitting like that for so long, "What's done?"

    "I have done a complete scan of the area surrounding our house."

    "Ok. So, what did you find?"

    "Well outside of the standard weaklings like that one that attacked me while you were at work," you cringe a bit at the memory, "the only real source of supernatural energy is somewhere else in this neighborhood."

    "Wait, in this     neighborhood?!"

    "Yes. But unfortunately, I was unable to pin down their exact location. Just know that as of right now, it is of no concern to us," she says that last part with an air of finality.

    (You are now aware that you are being watched by more of those Shadow Creatures, though Anastasia doesn't see them as a threat! You are aware that there is at least one other major supernatural force in your neighborhood besides Anastasia! New Action Unlocked: Search for Supernatural Force)


    Powers: 80 (Negated by Trust Level)

    "Now then, if you would excuse me, Father, I am very tired from the scanning. So I am going to go to bed."

    You call to her as she starts to walk away, "Wait, but shouldn't we test out your—"

    "Father, I am tired. I am going to bed. If you want to be rested for tomorrow, I suggest you do so as well," she says this without looking back at you as she walks away into your bedroom.

    You deflate, feeling very much left out to dry so to speak, and curl up on the couch. You've both basically determined that until you can afford to get her her own room, you're to be sleeping on the sofa in the living room. That way if you have guest over, they won't get things to feed their overactive imagination.

    You toss and turn to get comfortable on the three cushions. You're a little too big to completely fit on the black cushions, so you have your feet dangle off the edge of the furniture.

    Figuring you're as comfortable as you're going to get, you draw your jacket a little bit farther over your shoulder to keep you warm. Satisfied, you let your eyes get heavy and drift off to sleep.


    Event Roll: 73 = High Success

    Perception: 73 = High Success

    You're sleep is restless. Dreams of a horrible future assault you all through the night.

    You see bodies strewn across the highways of America. Some of them are dead, others just wounded and constantly wailing for someone to end their torment.

    The skies are a sickly green color, pulsing with energies the likes of which the world was never meant to know. From those skies, holes in the very fabric of reality appear, causing your eyes to water from their very presence. Demons, monsters, and other creatures drop from those holes. They descend upon the cities of man to sow chaos and reap sacrifices for their Dark Masters.

    The ocean rages against you, as you swim through the current towards the epicenter of this apocalypse. You're clothes are soaked through, your right arm is broken, and you're pretty sure that you will have hypothermia by the end of this. However, you press on, for you know how to stop this. You know what you must do to end this horrible calamity and save Mankind.

    At some point you reach it, the central island where all of this originated. You—

    Hot breath splashes across your face, disturbing your sleep. The smell of raw meat and blood catches in your nostrils causing you to cough and open your eyes. You sit up, and cough up a fit, probably waking up your daughter with the noise.

    Annoyed and woken from your strange dream, you look over to where the smell originated...and are immediately floored.

    Sitting in front of your sofa is a little boy. He seems to be about the same age as Anastasia, his black hair matted and spilling over his eyes. Speaking of which, he seems to have big, rounded eyes with a brownish tint to them. He walks over to you on all fours and sniffs at your ankles, tail slowly wagging behind him.

    ….Wait a minute. A tail?!

    You shake your head and take a second glance at the boy. Sure enough you see a thin black tail slowly moving through the air behind him. You are stunned to say the least, and find yourself mesmerized by the appendage as it moves.

    That is, until you feel hot breath on your right ankle and look down. You see the light glint on teeth that are way too sharp to be a human's move close to your ankles. You shout, jump back, and make a shooing motion with your hands.

    The...whatever that kid is, doesn't seem to be very affected by your attempt to shoo him away (How did he even get in here anyway?). That is, until you hear your daughter walking down the hallway towards you both. At that point, the boy yelps and bolts for an open window that you were pretty sure you locked.

    Anastasia walks into the room a few seconds latter, wearing one of your shirts as a nightgown again. She looks over at the window, at the sofa, then at you. Then she smiles, "I see you've met the other supernatural being I sensed."

    Walking over to close the window (and double check the lock), you ask your daughter to elaborate.

    She waves her hand dismissively, "As I said earlier; there is only one other supernatural creature of note, besides me, in this neighborhood right now. That," she indicates the now closed and locked window, "was it."

    "But     what was it?" you ask, sitting back down on the sofa.

    Anastasia shrugs, "You're guess is as good as mine. I was not able to get here in time to catch a glimpse of it, nor was I able to pin it down with my own supernatural senses. At best, it was just another creature of the night that happened to wander into our home. At worst, it was a mythological beast that is probably planning to eat you."

    You cringe at the last sentence, and try to go back to sleep once Anastasia leaves.

    Between the dream you were having and what just happened, that is not easy.

    (You now know that there is a strange boy living in your neighborhood who might be the supernatural force Anastasia mentioned! You know that he can get into your house even if it's locked! New Action Changed: From "Search for Supernatural Force" to "Find that boy"!)


    Days until Anastasia Matures again: ???

    Actions: 2
    [] Physical: You're gonna need to learn how to defend not just yourself, but your little girl now.
    - [] Focus on Offense (Work towards Perk for Offensive Combat)
    - [] Focus on Defense (Work towards Perk for Defensive Combat)

    [] Mental: The Mind is a terrible thing to waste. And you are not gonna waste yours.
    - [] Focus on Mental Power (Work towards Perk for Mental Offenses)
    - [] Focus on Mental Fortitude (Work towards Perk for Mental Defenses)

    [] Perception: You missed enough paper airplanes coming towards your head to know that you need to better your vision.
    - [] Focus on perceiving Objects (Work towards Perk for seeing things before they hit you)
    - [] Focus on perceiving People (Work towards Perk for spotting others before they see you)
    [] Work on lesson plan: Always helps to be prepared for anything (+10 bonus to next Job roll)

    [] Ask for a day off: Hey, you're only human. You can only go on for so many days at a time. (+1 to Action for one day, but may worsen rep with boss)

    [] Look for a new job: Maybe you should try to find one that pays a bit more (Possible new job opportunities)

    [] Read the Journal: You really don't want to do this, but how else are you supposed to prepare? (Learn more about Anastasia and the Supernatural)

    [] Meet with Ms. R: You now know where the rumors came from. Time to clear them up. (Meet up with Ms. R; Possibly unlock a Social Link; ???)

    [] Try to make some friends: Let's face it; you need friends. Let's see if you can makes some. (Possibly unlock friendships to be cultivated)

    [] Go shopping: You've got some cash. Wouldn't hurt to spend a little bit of it. (Spend Money to purchase items or food)

    [] Spend time with Anastasia: You are her father after all. (Raise Trust/Satiety with child)

    [] Take Anastasia out somewhere: You can't keep her cooped up in the house forever. (Raise Trust/Satiety with Child even more. May cost Money depending on where you go)
    -[] The Park (No Cost)
    -[] The Mall (1-2 Money)
    -[] A Gym (1 Money)
    [] Go looking for trouble: This is probably a horrible idea. But...you just gotta know. (Try to find evidence of the Supernatural. Could lead to a battle.)

    [] Ask Anastasia about Magic: What's the worse that could happen? (???)

    [] Find that boy: You've got a couple questions you want to ask him. (Possibly find out where that boy from last night came from; ???)
    Anastasia's Actions: 1

    [] Practice her powers: Ya lose it if you don't use it. (Anastasia practices getting a better handle on her powers and learning to what extent she can use them.)

    [] Read a book: The best way to gain knowledge on just about anything. (Anastasia will look through your collection of books and read one on her own. May result in new Perk.)

    [] Sense Eldritch: They are not getting into our house again. (Anastasia will use her Eldritch Powers to try to sense who or what is currently watching you. May lead to discovery of other Supernatural beings.)

    [] Watch TV?: Who knows? She may actually learns something from it. (???)

    *Vote Closed*
     
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    • "You remember the plan, right?"

    "Of course I do. The question is, do you remember?"

    You nodded your head while keeping your eyes on the road, "We're going to head into the school, go to the principal, say that I was able to find that baby's parents, and returned it to its rightful home," you say the entire thing as if you have rehearsed it about a hundred times in a mirror.

    Which you had.

    "Splendid. And in some strange coincidence, you happened upon another child in need of a parental figure; me," you're always amazed at how nonchalant Anastasia sounds when she talks. You wouldn't be surprised if someone mistook her for a 35 year old CEO of a well known conglomerate, "After filling out the required documents, you officially adopted me and have brought me here to enroll me in your school."

    You nod, pulling into your spot in the school's parking lot. You jump out while adjusting your striped red tie. Your driver side door closes at the same time Ana's does, and you both walk around the car to meet in front of the hood.

    Hand in hand, you start walking towards the front door of the school. The sun's yellow rays beat down on the both of you as you walk towards the main entrance. You tug a bit at your collar, sweat starting to collect on your forehead. Whether that's from nerves or the heat, you're not sure. Your shoes clack loudly against the white pavement, in complete contrast to your daughter whose rather plain sneakers make no noise as they hit the ground.

    You take a small glance at her, double checking her uniform. The school doesn't have any hard dress code, so the kids usually wear whatever they want. This has caused many kids to adopt the habit of putting on the flashiest clothes possible. As if having the latest and greatest of T-shirts was of the utmost importance.

    In contrast, Anastasia seems to have gone with the most plain clothes possible. Then again, that's all you were really able to afford. Her hair was drawn up into a ponytail, which hung down to her shoulder blades. A bluish, plaid shirt complemented her matching skirt that hung down to her ankles. All in all, she looked like a normal everyday kindergartener.

    Perfect.

    She notices your staring and smiles up at you. You return the smile, and look up ready to meet the day.



    Howard Class Roll: 71 +15 = 86 = High Success

    Your luck has just been phenomenal lately. Not only do the students keep quiet and listen to you, but you actually find that quite a few of their overall GPAs have been going up! You even pull a surprise quiz on them, and only 10% of the class scored below and 80. Considering your class is at least 20-25 kids, that's rather astounding for them.

    This streak had better last for a while. You're not sure you could stomach these kids acting up right now.

    As you get up to collect the quizzes, your thoughts turn towards your daughter. Thankfully, the principal bought your story, and you were able to enroll her into kindergarten and have her attend class today. Though she's more than capable of handling herself, you still worry about her day. You're pretty sure that her classmates won't find that a child that acts waaaay older than she looks will be very popular among kids whose biggest concern is which superhero is stronger than the other.

    Hopefully, she'll be ok.


    Ana Class Roll: 66 + 5 = 71 = High Success

    "Ok everyone! It's play time!"

    The rest of the children all shriek in glee, and instantly start running around to join up with their respective groups. The room soon divulges into a lot of screaming, jostling, and random chatter about one topic or another. To be truthful, you don't even bother trying to make sense of much of what they talk about.

    The teacher starts to advance on your table, a smile permanently etched upon her face. She's wearing a frock that is almost similar to yours, along with two small pairs of glasses on held on the bridge of her nose. She moves through the room with rapid ease, weaving through the scattered toys and books to sit down in the seat next to yours.

    "Anastasia," she says your name with as much sweetness she can put on into her voice. As if you're one of those children who need to be treated with "extra care" and "extra love". If only she knew the truth, "I know you're new here, but one of the most important parts of going to school is interacting with others. Making friends and connections that will last a lifetime!"

    She sounds like one of those actors on television that has clearly practiced this speech a thousand times over. Whether to herself, her proctor or to other students. You suspected this would happen, though. Whenever humans see one person not acting like the rest of them, they immediately cry foul and try to get them to "interact with the group".

    You sigh, turning away from the book you and your father picked up at the library. It was the first of the coveted "Lord of the Rings" series, "The Fellowship of the Ring", "I was led to believe that 'playtime' meant 'time where we are allowed to play'," you hold the book up in one hand, "this is how I play."

    "I understand that, and you are very much entitled to read that book. You read at a fifth grade level, and speak as if you have been doing it all your life!" for whatever reason, she grabs your free hand and holds it in both of hers, "You are a prodigy, the likes of which only comes around every few years. But no man, or woman, is an island. Standing on your own is a surefire way to get swept away by the tide of time. So, please? Just try?"

    …..Well, she's right on one account.

    "Very well," you push yourself up and walk around the bright red table, heading towards a congregation of the girls in your class. You glance at the brightly covered walls of the room, and the different posters with varying degrees of positive quotes. You roll your eyes over the most superficial ones, as you approach the group of three. You approach the one who seems to be talking the most, Monica you remember the teacher calling her, and tap her on the shoulder.

    She turns to you, puffy face smiling as she holds one of those dolls you did your best to imitate in your form. After some opening dialogue and introduction, you discover that the girls are apparently playing pretend with their "dolls" as they call them. You inform them that you don't have a doll, so Monica let's you share with her.

    You make a show of having fun, but you really aren't. This type of activity is hardly working out your brain at all. If anything, you feel yourself getting dumber just doing it. Why this is considered a fun pass time is beyond yo—

    Supernatural Detection (Ana): 83 + 10 = 93 vs Supernatural Detection (???): 52 + 15 = 67 = Ana Wins!

    Hmmm?

    On a whim, you take a glance behind you. A boy, almost as young as you appear is staring at you from one of the darkened corners. When he notices you staring at him, he looks back down at the floor. Strange, why has the teacher not convinced him to come and play with the other children? Looking around, you notice the other boys in the class all seem to purposely avoid him like the plague.

    His being a social pariah, however, is not why you suddenly noticed him. You thank Monica for sharing with you, and leave the group. You make a beeline towards the child in the corner, walking with as much purpose as you can muster. You feel the eyes of many of the other children on your back, but it doesn't bother you. If they have something to say, they can say it to your face.

    Or you could just read their minds.

    Whichever is more efficient.

    The boy has noticed you now. You see him glance around him, whether thinking you mistook him for someone else or trying to find a way to escape, you're not sure. Soon you are standing right in front of him, a smile on your face as you stare into his eyes. He's about your size, maybe just a small fraction of a head taller, and is sporting a pristine white shirt. His beige cargo pants lead down to some sneakers that no doubt have been patched up many a time. His hair is shaggy, giving him a look of permanent bed head.

    His hazel eyes stare into yours, and you see the fear behind them. No, you can     smell it on him. Either he knows what you are, or he's just never had someone so confident stand in front of him before.

    Either way, it works to your advantage.

    "Hello there, what's your name?"

    He apparently didn't expect you to talk to him, as he jumps a bit when you ask. His eyes dart around, trying to focus on anything other than you as he speaks, "Ch-Chester. Chester Harrowmont."

    "Anastasia Craft. A pleasure to meet you," you reach out a hand and scratch behind his ears. Almost immediately, his body relaxes into your hand, and he closes his eyes in contentment.

    Just like you thought.

    This is the same boy from last night. And now you know what he is;

    A werewolf.

    "I think we're gonna be great friends," your grin reaches up to your ears as you stand in front of your new "playmate".

    (Anastasia has met Chester the Werewolf! New Actions will be made available! New Perk gained: Canine Friend!)


    Just wanted to get this out. Next up will be Ms. R, Park, and Powers.
     
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    • Ms. R Meeting Roll: 40 = Success

    Silence rules the hallway, only the sound of your shoes hitting the yellow and blue tiled floor indicating any hint of life in the entire school. Many of the other teachers and students have gone home already leaving the halls that fill the school deserted. You don't really mind that much however. The less people that can interrupt your meeting with Ms. R the better. You want to get this squared away and out of your head as soon as possible.

    You feet clack as you pace outside the door to Ms. R's classroom. Apparently, she's one of the math teachers for the high school kids. Would explain why you've never met up with her during your breaks. Reading and math teacher schedules don't really match up all too often, with the former normally having lunch breaks and otherwise earlier than the latter.

    Your knuckles go up to your mouth as you pace outside her classroom. You understand that this may seem creepy, but it was the only way you could think to meet her after school was over. Of course, you're not sure if explaining it to anyone else will convince them of that. Still, they have to give you at least some credit. At least you're not standing outside her house, waiting for her to come—

    "Can I help you?"

    You stumble a bit at the surprise, and turn around to see who the voice came from. You're, in all honesty, slightly shocked.

    When you were picturing how Ms. R looked in your head, you kept imagining a woman who looks older than she actually is, with that snooty, holier than thou voice that those type of people are known to have.

    Instead though, what you see is a rather plain looking woman. She's shorter than you, only coming up to your shoulders, and wearing an all white dress. The skirt ends around her ankles, where you see here feet covered up by open toed sandals. The dress has straps instead of sleeves that reach around her palish shoulders. On closer inspection, you notice that most of her skin seems, rather pale, almost whitish. However, the thing that really stands out is her wide brimmed sun hat. The straw accessory is held flat against her head with one hand, causing short lengths of black hair cascade down onto her smooth face.

    She stares at you with lavender eyes, a questioning look on her face. It is at this point you realize you've been staring, so you straighten yourself and hold out your right hand in greeting, "Hello there...uhhh, Ms. R? Right?"

    She frowns at you, but shakes your hand all the same, "I'm Ms. Olly Rivauld, yes?"

    "Oh so that's what the R stand for," you say outloud as you realse her hand. Feeling embarrased, you continue your introduction, "I'm Mr. Howard Craft."

    "Strange," she puts one had on her hip as she looks you up and down, "I feel like I've heard your name before, but I can't quite pin you down."

    "That's probably because you've only heard of me in passing. You see, I'm the guy that people started spreading the rumors of us about. You know...the ones about your uhhh 'purity' being sullied?" you hand instinctively goes towards the back of your neck as you say this.

    Ms. Rivauld seems to process what you said for a few seconds, before her face turns into one of realizations, "Oh yes! I wanted to speak to you about that."Then her face turns back into a frown, "I trust that you have already made it clear to everyone that we have not had any interaction until today?"

    "Of course," you say maybe a bit too quickly, "I want to get these rumors cleared up and put behind everyone."

    She nods and you explain to her the same tale you told the principal. By the end of it, she nods her head again in satisfaction. Then, she turns and starts to walk towards the exit, her sandals making almost no noise against the tiled floor.

    Without turning around she says, "I'm free around 4 to 6. If you want to spend time together, I'd suggest you find me near the entrance to the school around those times."

    You prepare to answer, but she's already around the corner by the time you do.

    At least you got the rumors taken care of, and apparently someone you can actually stomach hanging out with after school!

    Score!

    (Co-Workers Investigation Complete! New Action Unlocked! Olly Rivauld SL Unlocked!)


    Going to the Park: 70 - 10 = 60 = Success

    In another attempt to close up the gap between you and Ana, you decide to stop by the park on the way home from school. On the way there, you ask her about the little boy you saw her playing with when school got out.

    She told you his name was Chester, how the rest of the kids seem to stay away from him, and how he was the little boy that broke into the house last night. That last part catches you by surprise, so you ask her to elaborate. She then calmly explains how the boy is a werewolf and how he was the other supernatural presence she was sensing last night, as if that is supposed to explain everything.

    Either way, you just kind of shrug it off, but file that fact away for later. It might do you well to find out some more about this boy.

    ...Only because you need to find out why he broke into your house.

    Yeah, that's why.

    The trip to the park is rather uneventful, except for maybe the time she scared a kid off when he tried to pull on her hair. You made sure to apologize to the parents before things got any worse.

    (Trust Increased!)


    Practicing Powers: 97 + 15 = 102 = Artificial Crit

    "Well, I suppose it would be good for the both of us. I get to stretch myself out a little more and you get to observe what a powerful force looks like," Anastasia stands up from her position at the table and stretches her arms out.

    You're sitting right across from her at the table, plate empty as you already ate. You decided to ask her to test herself out again. Partly because you don't want her spending all of her time not using them. You lose it if you don't use it after all. Besides, you still want to get a really good idea of what the limits of her powers are. That way, incase things do go south, you don't have to worry about complete and utter destruction of the whole town!

    ...Mostly the second one.

    "Stand back please," she moves her hands in a shooing gesture, and you comply with her request. She nods once, and then closes her eyes. The telltale smell of sulfur begins to permeate the room, emanating from your daughter. Bright green symbols appear and dance around your daughter before your eyes. The patterns they move in, the things they say, you can't even begin to comprehend. You feel your eyes begin to tear up, and that familiar pull starts to feel stronger and stronger. You close your eyes, though that does little to stop the raging headache you start to feel, and the burning sensation in your eyes.

    Then, as quickly as it started, it stops. Your eyes slowly begin to return to normal, along with your headache dissipating. You slowly open them up, rubbing them with both hands in an attempt to clear your vision. Sulfur still permeates the air, but it seems to have become less potent than before.

    "Hmm, this is new," you hear Anastasia's voice, yet her matter of fact tone is gone. Instead, in its place is a more guttural, growling sound that makes your spine shiver.

    You vision finally returns….only for you to rub your eyes again.

    Anastasia is still standing before you, blonde hair, light pink skin and all. However, her right arm has been replaced with a pulsating mass of...something. It looks like a malignant growth that has gone completely out of control. The tendrils extend all the way from her shoulder down to her legs, where they coagulate in a long, serrated blade. You hear the air part around it as Anastasia lifts it up to her face for inspection.

    You hear her new voice hum with in a way that reminds you of those scientist that always sound calm when they are thinking of a new crazy experiment, "I don't remember being able to do this." She moves the blade in front of her eyes, then takes one of her fingers and pricks it on the end. It pierces through the skin without any trouble at all. Her mouth splits into a smile filled with sharp canine like teeth, "Most fascinating."

    You ask her if she's ok, and she nods to you, "Yes, I am fine. Just admiring this new ability of mine."

    You nervously ask, "Is it permanent?" You wring your hands together in worry. You're pretty sure that no story you can cook up will explain the child sized, serrated blade that seems to be attached to your daughter's skin.

    Anastasia laughs a bit, but it's not a mocking laugh, "Of course I can. But you have to admit, this will be useful in case I ever need to exert myself," to prove this, you see the growth quickly begin to shrink in size. Soon, no trace of it is left and in its place is her normal human arm.

    "Though I will admit, I was just planning to test out my telepathic and physical augmentation abilities. Instead, I end up with a completely new power that I didn't even know I had." She smile and rushes forward to hug you, "Thank you, father. If you didn't keep asking me about this, I would've never discovered it."

    You hug her back and mouth out a your welcome. Though you still have some reservation about this whole thing, at least she's happy.

    And that's all that matters.

    (Anastasia has unlocked a new power; Biological Augmentation! Trust Increased!)


    The Skies are clear.

    Days until Anastasia Matures again: ???

    Your Actions: 2
    [] Physical: You're gonna need to learn how to defend not just yourself, but your little girl now.

    • [] Focus on Offense (Work towards Perk for Offensive Combat)
    • [] Focus on Defense (Work towards Perk for Defensive Combat)

    [] Mental: The Mind is a terrible thing to waste. And you are not gonna waste yours.

    • [] Focus on Mental Power (Work towards Perk for Mental Offenses)
    • [] Focus on Mental Fortitude (Work towards Perk for Mental Defenses)


    [] Perception: You missed enough paper airplanes coming towards your head to know that you need to better your vision.

    • [] Focus on perceiving Objects (Work towards Perk for seeing things before they hit you)
    • [] Focus on perceiving People (Work towards Perk for spotting others before they see you)

    [] Work on lesson plan: Always helps to be prepared for anything (+10 bonus to next Job roll)

    [] Ask for a day off: Hey, your only human. You can only go on for so many days at a time. (+1 to Action for one day, but may worsen rep with boss)

    [] Look for a new job: Maybe you should try to find one that pays a bit more (Possible new job opportunities)

    [] Do some side work: More cash is always a good thing. (Add +2 to Money immediately)

    [] Read the Journal: You really don't want to do this, but how else are you supposed to prepare? (Learn more about Anastasia and the Supernatural)

    [] Find out more about Chester: Why did he break into your house that night? (Learn more about Chester and his home life)

    [] Try to make some friends: Let's face it; you need friends. Let's see if you can makes some. (Possibly unlock friendships to be cultivated)

    [] Meet Ms. Rivauld after school: Time to get an (actual) friend. (Improve Ms. R SL)

    [] Go shopping: You've got some cash. Wouldn't hurt to spend a little bit of it. (Spend Money to purchase items or food)

    [] Spend time with Anastasia: You are her father after all. (Raise Trust/Satiety with child)

    [] Take Anastasia out somewhere: You can't keep her cooped up in the house forever. (Raise Trust/Satiety with Child even more. May cost Money depending on where you go)
    -[] The Park (No Cost)
    -[] The Mall (1-2 Money)
    -[] A Gym (1 Money)
    -[] Write in...(Be reasonable)

    [] Go looking for trouble: This is probably a horrible idea. But...you just gotta know. (Try to find evidence of the Supernatural. Could lead to a battle.)

    [] Ask Anastasia about Magic: What's the worse that could happen? (???)

    Anastasia's Actions: 1

    [] Practice her powers: Ya lose it if you don't use it. (Anastasia practices getting a better handle on her powers and learning to what extent she can use them.)

    [] Read a book: The best way to gain knowledge on just about anything. (Anastasia will look through your collection of books and read one on her own. May result in new Perk.)

    [] Sense Eldritch: They are not getting into our house again. (Anastasia will use her Eldritch Powers to try to sense who or what is currently watching you. May lead to discovery of other Supernatural beings.)

    [] Watch TV?: Who knows? She may actually learns something from it. (???)

    [] Call Chester over for a playdate: He's her first friend, it would be a shame to keep them apart. (???)
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    • Howard Class Roll: 62 + 15 = 77 High Success

    Your luck holds out yet again, with most of the class paying attention to you throughout the whole day. But the highlight of the day had to be when you told everyone to read their speeches.

    The current lesson you were on focused on writing a paper on something that the students were passionate about. Then they would all stand up and read the speeches out loud to the entire class, while everyone else took notes. Being honest, you were expecting a lot of nervous people and hardly any hands being raised.

    Instead, you found yourself running out of time and having to postpone the rest of the speeches until tomorrow, since the entire class wanted to speak today!

    Most of them were on things like volunteer work, books and authors they love, or their families, but it was obvious everyone put some effort into each one. You think you even picked up some pointers yourself from listening to them.

    (Orator Upgraded to Novice!)


    Ms. Rivauld SL Roll: 3 High Fail

    Then…..you tried to hang out with Ms. Rivauld.

    No, not tried.

    Utterly failed at.

    You were standing outside the entrance to the school, fidgeting with your tie as you stood in the setting sun. You remember Ms. Rivauld saying that she hung out around here from 4 to 6. So, you decided to wait here until she showed up.

    Earlier you noticed how everyone returned to treating you the same way they used to. That is to say, not giving you thumbs up and glaring at you with hateful stares. You were happy about that, shows that the rumors about the two of you had finally died down to almost non-existent levels. You even remember one of the other female teachers, Mrs. Jones you think, apologized to you after class for her unprofessional behavior!

    Things were finally starting to lookup!

    Then you ran into Ms. Rivauld while she was walking through the door.

    You're not 100% sure what happened. You may have tripped on her shoes, she may have gotten her legs tangled up in yours, who can say?

    But no one can argue the result.

    That being you, holding Ms. Rivauld around her waist, while dipping her forwards as if the both of your were in a ballet recital, with your faces dangerously close together!

    In front of just about all of your co-workers, who hooted and hollered at you while you were holding her. Not only that, but her rather large sun hat hid both of your faces from the onlooking crowd, further fueling their depraved imaginations.

    One slap to the cheek, and a scathing stare from just about every female present later, and you had no questions as to whether she tolerated you or outright hated you.

    Because right now, it's going towards the latter.

    Oh, and the rumors have started up again.

    Joy.

    (Negative SL Perk Gained: A Woman's Scorn!)


    Ana Class Roll: 68 + 5 = 73 High Success

    Today, you and Chester built a sand temple during recess (after you explained to him why a Temple was more important than a Castle). It was rather thrilling, though you do wish that you could've made it out of stone. Well, you could, but it would draw some unwanted attention.

    You noticed that many of the other children tried their best to avoid the both of you. You see them give you dirty looks when they think you aren't looking, or hear conversations whispered behind your backs. Most of them follow the same pattern of dialogue. "Why's she hanging out with him?" "Isn't that the new kid?" "He's weird. Why would she want to play with him?"

    You're pretty sure Chester could hear them too. He bristled at every word they said, hair standing on end as you both finished the temple. After dusting yourselves off, Chester started to say something, but you stopped him. You guessed it was along the lines of, "You don't have to let me drag you down socially." You made sure he understood that you did not care what any of those simpletons thought or said. You chose him to be the one you hung out with, simply as that.

    He beamed at that, a smile lighting up his face all the way back to the classroom.

    You also learned that people seem to trust you more when you tell them that you, quote "Have their backs," so to speak. You file this away for later, as you're sure it will come in handy in the long run.

    (New Perk Gained: Put your trust in me)


    Chester Playdate Roll: 4 High Fail

    Soon the bell rung, and all of the other children ran out of the front doors. You, however, walked out side by side with Chester. Your hands were held behind your back as you walked. You found that people tended to take you more seriously when you did that, as it made you look more educated to them. You look over at Chester and smile, "So, Chester?"

    He jumps a bit, probably still unused to your treatment of him as a friend, "Yeah, Ana? Can I call you Ana?"

    You nod in response, "I was wondering, would you like to—"

    "CHESTER HARROWMONT! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!"

    You both come to a screeching halt bodies going rigid at the loud, rumbling voice that seems to pierce through the field of noise that is school getting out right to the both of you. You, of course, don't shiver at the voice like your companion does. You're almost certain you can physically see him trying and failing to make himself seem as small as possible. You just stand firm and keep your expression as passive as possible.

    It isn't long before you see a woman and man, who you guess are Chester's mother and father, walking towards your position in the middle of the sidewalk that leads into the parking lot of the school.

    Well, the father is walking, though rather brusquely. The mother is more along the lines of what you would call bolting. If it weren't for your enhanced senses, you wouldn't be able to see her moving towards you at all probably. This is confirmed, as she rushes by some of the other kids on the sidewalk and all they notice is a slight breeze on the wind. As it is though, you're easily able to see the small dog ears poking out of the top of her shoulder length black hair. Must be where Chester gets it from. You also notice, when she stops in front of the both of you, her pointed nose on an otherwise flat face. Strange. Chester's nose was slanted last time you checked. Must have come from his father.

    You are just about to introduce yourself, when Chester is snatched up (literally) by his mother and held away from you protectively, "Stay away from him!"

    You make an effort to look offended, "Whatever do you mean, Ms. Harrowmont?"

    "Oh, Chester! Are you ok?! Did she hurt you!? Physically or mentally?!" Aaaaaaand she's gone into doting mother mode. Fantastic.

    The father arrives shortly after, and yes his nose is indeed slanted. His face is rather...rough you think the expression is. It's one of those faces that seems to be put into a permanent frown, yet gives you the feeling that the person behind the mask is the exact opposite. Though the way he's looking at you now, you wouldn't think that.

    "Mom!" Chester protest while he squirms against his mother's long black coat (why do both of his parents have on those on anyway? It's the middle of summer!), "I'm fine. I was just hanging out with Ana."

    She seems very distraught at this, evident by the fact that she puts a hand over Chester's mouth to silence him, "Don't speak it's name! That's what they want you to do!"

    You cough to gain their attention, "Excuse me. I don't believe we have met. My name is Anastasia Craft. A pleasure to meet you both," you extend your hand in a way of greeting.

    Not only do neither of them take it, but you're pretty sure they growl at you in unison. Annoyed, but not by much, you let your hand fall back down to your side. "I'm not sure, what it is I did to cause you such distress, but—"

    "Don't try to act cute! We know what you are!"

    "I can see that, but interrupting me is still a rude thing to—"

    "Come on, honey! We're going home!" with that she turns around and starts to fast walk over to their vehicle, a white sedan. Chester looks at you over his mother's shoulder and waves as he effectively dragged away.

    The father is still there, and he's staring at you with exceedingly intense eyes. You give him just as intense stare, not even flinching when they flash yellow for a split second. Afterwards, he turns around, following his wife.

    You can't resist saying, "Oh yes. Please tell your wife her ears are showing!" as they walk away. The wife's sudden leap to cover her head with one arm is priceless.

    Soon they get in their car and drive off towards the east part of the neighborhood. You notice a couple of children are still staring at you, and you give them a cold glare. They scamper off soon after.

    Well, this has...complicated matters.

    "You ok, Ana honey?"

    [Trust Check: Pass]

    Ahh. There's that honey sweet voice of your big oaf of a father. You smile and take his hand in yours as you walk towards your vehicle.

    "Yes, just a bit of social trouble," you admit while straightening your skirt with your free hand.

    Your sighs in agreement, "Yeah. Same here."

    "Want to talk about it after we go to the store?"

    "Sure thing, sweetie."

    (Chester's Parents Met! Negative Perk Gained: Family Trouble!)


    Shopping:

    [] Food: General supplies to keep both your and your child's stomachs full.
    • [] How much do you buy? (1 Food = .5 Money)

    [] Furniture: Coaches, cribs, and otherwise to spice up your living space.
    • [] New Coach: 2 Money
    • [] New Bed: 2 Money
    • [] New TV: 3 Money

    [] Clothes: Need to have something to keep you warm in the winter.
    • [] Victorian Era Clothes (Why do they have this?): 2 Money
    • [] Young Child's Plain Clothes (Standard T-Shirts, Long Pants, etc.): 1.5 Money
    • [] Young Child's Pop Clothes (Specialty T-Shirts, Ripped Jeans, etc.): 3 Money

    [] Books: Train, Expand, and Feed your mind.
    • [] Exercise Books (+5 to Physical Training): 2 Money
    • [] Mental Exercise Books (+5 to Mental Training) : 2 Money
    • [] Fun Reading Books (Possible Perk for Character/Child when read): 1.5 Money
      • [] Fantasy
      • [] Sci-Fi
      • [] Historic
      • [] Horror
    [] Digital Entertainment: They say it rots your brain. You think that's a load of BS.
    • [] Star Wars (Episodes IV through VI): 3 Money
    • [] Gurren Lagann (Complete Series): 2 Money
    • [] Berserk (1997 version): 2 Money
    • [] LOTR (Fellowship through Return): 2 Money


    It is raining.

    Days until Anastasia Matures again: ???

    Your Actions: 2
    [] Physical: You're gonna need to learn how to defend not just yourself, but your little girl now.

    • [] Focus on Offense (Work towards Perk for Offensive Combat)
    • [] Focus on Defense (Work towards Perk for Defensive Combat)

    [] Mental: The Mind is a terrible thing to waste. And you are not gonna waste yours.

    • [] Focus on Mental Power (Work towards Perk for Mental Offenses)
    • [] Focus on Mental Fortitude (Work towards Perk for Mental Defenses)


    [] Perception: You missed enough paper airplanes coming towards your head to know that you need to better your vision.

    • [] Focus on perceiving Objects (Work towards Perk for seeing things before they hit you)
    • [] Focus on perceiving People (Work towards Perk for spotting others before they see you)

    [] Work on lesson plan: Always helps to be prepared for anything (+10 bonus to next Job roll)

    [] Ask for a day off: Hey, your only human. You can only go on for so many days at a time. (+1 to Action for one day, but may worsen rep with boss)

    [] Look for a new job: Maybe you should try to find one that pays a bit more (Possible new job opportunities)

    [] Do some side work: More cash is always a good thing. (Add +2 to Money immediately)

    [] Read the Journal: You really don't want to do this, but how else are you supposed to prepare? (Learn more about Anastasia and the Supernatural)

    [] Find out more about Chester: Why did he break into your house that night? (Learn more about Chester and his home life)

    [] Call Chester's Parents for a Meet Up: Time to teach wolves to not judge a book by it's cover. Umm...smell. (Unlock Chester Playdate and New SLs)

    [] Try to make some friends: Let's face it; you need friends. Let's see if you can makes some. (Possibly unlock friendships to be cultivated)

    [] Meet Ms. Rivauld after school: Time to get an (actual) friend. (Improve Ms. R SL)

    [] Go shopping: You've got some cash. Wouldn't hurt to spend a little bit of it. (Spend Money to purchase items or food)

    [] Spend time with Anastasia: You are her father after all. (Raise Trust/Satiety with child)

    [] Take Anastasia out somewhere: You can't keep her cooped up in the house forever. (Raise Trust/Satiety with Child even more. May cost Money depending on where you go)
    -[] The Park (No Cost)
    -[] The Mall (1-2 Money)
    -[] A Gym (1 Money)
    -[] Write in...(Be reasonable)

    [] Go looking for trouble: This is probably a horrible idea. But...you just gotta know. (Try to find evidence of the Supernatural. Could lead to a battle.)

    [] Ask Anastasia about Magic: What's the worse that could happen? (???)

    Anastasia's Actions: 1
    [] Practice her powers: Ya lose it if you don't use it. (Anastasia practices getting a better handle on her powers and learning to what extent she can use them.)

    [] Read a book: The best way to gain knowledge on just about anything. (Anastasia will look through your collection of books and read one on her own. May result in new Perk.)

    [] Sense Eldritch: They are not getting into our house again. (Anastasia will use her Eldritch Powers to try to sense who or what is currently watching you. May lead to discovery of other Supernatural beings.)

    [] Watch TV?: Who knows? She may actually learns something from it. (???)

    [] Call Chester over for a playdate: He's her first friend, it would be a shame to keep them apart. (???) Locked Until Perk is removed!


    Don't you just hate it when people judge a book by it's cover?

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    • Howard Class Roll: 61 + 15 = 76 High Success

    The speeches today were pretty much like yesterday's. Nothing to really say about them. Though you did notice that one child seemed to have a rather….unique speech.

    Her speech seemed to focus on myths and legends about famous monsters like Medusa and the Hekatonkheires. This in and of itself wouldn't be that spectacular, it's just the way she speaks about the subject matter. She sounds like she has had actual, physical contact with these creatures to the point where you can just feel the passion in her voice. In particular, you take note of how she tends to refer to the Monsters as "family".

    The class ends at it's normal time, but you make a note of the girl who did that speech before everyone left with their graded work (80s to 90s, nice!). Hannah's her name.

    Could she possibly be…...

    No. That would be too much of a coincidence.

    (New Investigation Unlocked!)


    Ana Class Roll: 70 + 5 = 75 High Success

    Today is the last day before the weekend, so all the other children are vibrating with excitement. Literally, you even see one of them knock over his glue stick he's moving around so much.

    You however, are less focused on that and more on your interroga—you mean, conversation with Chester. The complication with his parents yesterday left you feeling rather insulted, and you wanted to find out why exactly they were so opposed to you spending time with Chester.

    Of course, he doesn't make it very easy. Ducking out of your sight at the last minute, hiding behind other kids when it's playtime, even resorting to hanging on to the teacher's skirt, he deliberately tries to avoid you at every turn. Thankfully, the teacher notices this and puts the two of you at a corner desk so that you could, "Sort out your little spat in private."

    Though you could've easily cornered him while class was getting out, you do thank her for her unwitting assistance. Human ignorance can be a wonderful thing sometimes.

    And so, you and Chester begin to have an actual conversation about his parents and their hang ups about you.

    What you find out...is to be expected really.

    His parents know that you are an Eldritch being (which you had already deduced) and are afraid that you'll try and turn Chester into a, quote, "Mindless worshiping drone." Apparently, this prejudice runs rather deep in his family. He makes multiple mentions of his parents talking about being hunted down for use in the revival of one Ancient Old One or another. Though most of the names that he drops you have never even heard of, so it's more likely that those were just some crazy people who believed themselves to be cultist.

    You feel rather offended at their suspicion of you. You wouldn't turn Chester into a drone! Those are so useless! They can hardly be expected to do anything other than single word commands, and that's if whoever made them is sufficiently lucky! You refrain from saying this out loud, of course, and instead ask what Chester feels about the situation.

    His eyes get that surprised look in them again, and he starts to look down at the table, "No one's...ever really asked me that."

    "Well, I'm asking you now."

    He chews his bottom lip for a time. Then, just when he's about to give you an answer, the bell rings and the entire room rushes out of the open door.

    Chester bolts upright, "Over already! I've got to go, Ana! I'll tell ya later!" With that, he grabs his backpack and runs out the door before you can say a word.

    You look out the door and cross your arms. That was rather rude!

    The teacher looks your way and smiles, "You look so cute when you pout like that Anastasia."

    What?! You do not pout! That is beneath you!

    (10% Information gained on Chester's Family: +5 to any action involving talking to them)


    Ms. Rivauld Retry: 82 - 10 = 72 High Success

    "Please forgive me!" you bow as low as you can manage without your head hitting the tiled floor underneath your feet, "I didn't mean for any of what happened yesterday to happen!"

    After class was over, you hurried to the entrance to the school to wait for Rivauld to come outside. She noticed you and stopped just inside of the door frame with her arms crossed. Her frown signified that she obviously didn't want to see you right now, and you were almost sure she would just walk right past you to her car.

    Her frown sooned turned into a surprised gasp as she saw you bow down and apologize to her. It proceeded to stay that way, as you refused to stand straight until you were sure she accepted your apology. You glanced up at her, pleading with one eye to say that she accepted as this was starting to hurt your back.

    Rivauld stayed in that shocked pose for a few more seconds before shaking her head and saying that she forgave you. You let out a breath you didn't know you were holding in, and stand up straight again. Afterwards, you walk her over to her car while talking about random things.

    When you tell her about how Anastasia is doing, her lips part into a small smile. You blink once, then she hands over a piece of paper with a sequence of numbers scribbled on it.

    You blink again, flabbergasted, "Is this your—"

    "Phone number? Yes," she says as she opens the driver's seat of her black Mustang. You didn't think anyone had one of those anymore, "I would love to meet you sometime outside of work. Maybe you could introduce me to your daughter? I feel like we would be great friends."

    "Um, ah, ugh. Sure!" you say with more enthusiasm than you meant to. Rivauld nods, and is soon driving away to the west of your little neighborhood here.

    You watch her car leave, then look down at the paper in your hands.

    Did you just get a woman's number without even trying to?

    ...You are so smooth.

    Feeling rather good about yourself, you walk tall all the way to the entrance to get Anastasia. Though one thing is still bothering you as you walk.

    When Rivauld smiled at you earlier, you could've sworn you saw some rather long canine teeth in there. A bit too long to be on a human.

    (A Woman Scorned Perk Removed! Rivauld SL Increased!)


    Chester Recon: 10 High Fail

    You're recon of Chester's home fails almost instantly.

    Why?

    Well because, when you got home you were going to start asking around the place to see if anyone can give you a clue as to where Chester lives….when his father happened.

    To be more specific, as soon as you opened your door you saw Chester's father standing right across the street from your house in the rain. He wasn't near enough to make you think he was going to come on to your property, but he was far enough away that you could see him clearly in the afternoon haze.

    You then decided to give up on the current course of action. Particularly when the man looked you in the eyes with a death glare that could freeze blood. Then he walked away like nothing had ever happened.

    That guy is fucking scary.

    (Chester's family is aware of you and know where you live!)


    Watch TV: 22 Fail

    You try to watch some TV with Ana, but today was one of those days.

    You know, when there's almost nothing to watch on TV?

    Nothing good anyway.

    So you kind of just end up flicking channels until the both of you go to sleep on the couch.

    (No Change)


    The Rain continues.

    It's a Full Moon tonight.

    Paycheck has come in: +2 Money

    Days until Anastasia Matures again: ???

    Your Actions: 3 (+1 Weekend)
    [] Physical: You're gonna need to learn how to defend not just yourself, but your little girl now.

    • [] Focus on Offense (Work towards Perk for Offensive Combat)
    • [] Focus on Defense (Work towards Perk for Defensive Combat)

    [] Mental: The Mind is a terrible thing to waste. And you are not gonna waste yours.

    • [] Focus on Mental Power (Work towards Perk for Mental Offenses)
    • [] Focus on Mental Fortitude (Work towards Perk for Mental Defenses)


    [] Perception: You missed enough paper airplanes coming towards your head to know that you need to better your vision.

    • [] Focus on perceiving Objects (Work towards Perk for seeing things before they hit you)
    • [] Focus on perceiving People (Work towards Perk for spotting others before they see you)

    [] Work on lesson plan: Always helps to be prepared for anything (+10 bonus to next Job roll)

    [] Ask for a day off: Hey, your only human. You can only go on for so many days at a time. (+1 to Action for one day, but may worsen rep with boss)

    [] Look for a new job: Maybe you should try to find one that pays a bit more (Possible new job opportunities)

    [] Do some side work: More cash is always a good thing. (Add +2 to Money immediately)

    [] Read the Journal: You really don't want to do this, but how else are you supposed to prepare? (Learn more about Anastasia and the Supernatural)

    [] Find out more about Chester: Why did he break into your house that night? (Learn more about Chester and his home life)

    [] Call Chester's Parents for a Meet Up: Time to teach wolves to not judge a book by it's cover. Umm...smell. (Unlock Chester Playdate and New SLs)

    [] Have Hannah meet you after school: You've got a couple of questions for her. (???)

    [] Try to make some friends: Let's face it; you need friends. Let's see if you can makes some. (Possibly unlock friendships to be cultivated)

    [] Call Rivauld: Ok..you can do this. (Improve Ms. R SL)

    [] Go shopping: You've got some cash. Wouldn't hurt to spend a little bit of it. (Spend Money to purchase items or food)

    [] Spend time with Anastasia: You are her father after all. (Raise Trust/Satiety with child)

    [] Take Anastasia out somewhere: You can't keep her cooped up in the house forever. (Raise Trust/Satiety with Child even more. May cost Money depending on where you go)
    -[] The Park (No Cost)
    -[] The Mall (1-2 Money)
    -[] A Gym (1 Money)
    -[] Write in...(Be reasonable)

    [] Go looking for trouble: This is probably a horrible idea. But...you just gotta know. (Try to find evidence of the Supernatural. Could lead to a battle.)

    [] Ask Anastasia about Magic: What's the worse that could happen? (???)

    Anastasia's Actions: 2 (+1 Weekend)
    [] Practice her powers: Ya lose it if you don't use it. (Anastasia practices getting a better handle on her powers and learning to what extent she can use them.)

    [] Read a book: The best way to gain knowledge on just about anything. (Anastasia will look through your collection of books and read one on her own. May result in new Perk.)

    [] Sense Eldritch: They are not getting into our house again. (Anastasia will use her Eldritch Powers to try to sense who or what is currently watching you. May lead to discovery of other Supernatural beings.)

    [] Watch TV?: Who knows? She may actually learns something from it. (???)

    [] Call Chester over for a playdate: He's her first friend, it would be a shame to keep them apart. (???) Locked Until Perk is removed!

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    • Defensive Training Roll: 70 High Success

    You've been putting this off for a while now, but no more.

    You've got a werewolf that knows where you live, shadow things that watch your every move, and who knows what else out there that may have you in its sights!

    It's time to stop being passive, and start being passive aggressive!

    "That's not what you're doing," you sigh as Ana once again states the obvious. You tell her that you know, but it's your way of getting yourself pumped up.

    "For what?"

    "Training, of course!" you shadow box for good measure, making sure to avoid hitting the TV stand as you do. You've been meaning to better yourself physically, and what better excuse than being hunted down by creatures beyond your understanding. In the words of your students, you need to "Git Gud."

    Ana looks at you with a flat expression, "You do know that I can take care of just about everything and anything that could possibly do us harm, right?"

    "Yes, but I don't want to be the 'sidekick'," you use your hands to make air quotes, "that sits on the sidelines while everyone else does all the work! Besides, what kind of father would I be if I just sat back and let my daughter do all the work."

    "A pragmatic one when you take into account what I am, but I suppose I can see your point," She stands up from the table, a bowl floating next to her head as she enters the living room.

    You're just about to ask her what's she's doing, when the bowl comes flying at your head. You barely move away in time, before it stops and flies right back at you like a boomerang. You shout as you twist and turn, asking Ana what the heck she's doing?!

    Calmly, while checking her nails for dirt, she says, "Helping you with your training. The first step to surviving in combat, is to not get hit after all.

    She puts her hand down at her side, and the bowl stops right above your head. You stare at it, thinking that maybe she's finished. Then you hear her say, "Now DODGE!" and the bowl comes dashing towards your head. You feel it pass by the hair on your neck as you move in a way you didn't think you could to dodge the projectile. It stops right before it hits the floor and sweeps you off your feet. You hit the ground with a thud, groaning in pain.

    (Perk Gained: DODGE!)


    Werewolf Meeting: 76 + 5 (Information) +10 (Orator) + 5 (Put your Trust in me) -15 (Remaining Information) - 15 (Full Moon) = 66 Success

    "This is a terrible idea," the house in front of you is a small, one story affair. You can see two windows peaking out next to the main entrance, like big glass eyes watching those who come forward. The rain pitter patters off of the umbrella you brought to protect you both from the rain.

    "I know that," your feet clack against the concrete walkway causes to as you walk towards the polished, wooden door that acts as the entrance. As you get closer, you notice a welcome matt made up of shaggy carpet stuff with the word "Welcome" etched onto it.

    "You are probably going to get yourself killed," Ana adjust her skirts at the same time you adjust your tie. The dark grey bricks of the house blend in perfectly with the rest of the area around this street. It's the perfect place for people who want to keep their existence a secret.

    "I'm aware that my life's in danger, yes," by now you've reached the door, and press down on the button that serves as a doorbell.

    Trust Check: 6

    "Then I will have to completely and utterly annihilate everyone in this house," you feel a bit of pressure on the hand she's holding.

    "Isn't that a bit extreme?" you question. Before she can answer, you hear the doorknob turn and your trepidation returns. You know Ana sniffed this place out using her own powers, which she boast are "100% accurate", but that does little to alleviate your nerves. You could've gotten the address wrong, or worse, stumbled upon something you really shouldn't have.

    But...you've got to get this sorted out. You need to let them know that you are not trying to corrupt their son. Otherwise, they might do something that both they, and you, will regret.

    So, you take a deep breath, stand as straight as you can, and prepare yourself for whatever comes through that door.

    It slowly creaks open, stopping once it's wide enough to allow whoever's inside to peak out at both of you. You start to speak, until the door is slammed wide open to reveal a disheveled Chester.

    He's hair is a mess, all of it sticking out as if he had just rolled around in a wool blanket when he got up out of bed. His cheeks are flushed, and his chest rises and falls with his panting breaths. Dilated pupils move between both you and your daughter, until he settles them on Ana.

    He breaths out her name, "Ana?"

    Anastasia smiles, and curtsies to him, "Hello there Chester. We finally meet outside of schoo—"

    Moving faster than you thought he could, Chester grabs Anastasia's shoulders and starts to shake her back and forth. "What are you doing here?!" his voice is panicked as he speaks, "Don't you know tonight's the night of a full moon?! Don't you know what that means for me?!"

    Your paternal instincts kick in, and you reach down to extricate his hands from your daughter's shoulders. "Woah there! Calm down man!" the boy's stronger than you anticipated, but you're still older than he is and have dealt with plenty of petulant kids during class. It's an easy task to put his arms back at his sides before anything serious happens.

    Anastasia looks none the worse for wear, thankfully, and straightens her clothes back to their original state. "I am fully aware of what is happening tonight, and what it means for you and your family Chester."

    "Then why did you come here?!" he says as he struggles out of your grip.

    "Two reason. One, I wanted to patched things up with the parents of my first ever friend." She lets what she just said sink in for a moment before continuing, "And two, my reckless father wishes to do the same."

    You are about to speak when, again, someone else rushes over to the door. Seriously, what is is with people and interrupting you today?! However, you can make an exception for this person.

    The man who now stands before you is clearly the same one from yesterday. His height, defined musculature, and hard face completely match the one who was watching you yesterday. He's discarded his body length black coat, for a more casual, yet intimidating attire. In fact, if you didn't know better, you'd almost mistake him for a biker from TV. Just replace the leather clothes with jeans and a long orange shirt.

    And, like Chester, his breaths are coming in short burst, as if he just ran three marathons in sequence. Without any water.

    However, unlike Chester, he seems to more in control of his faculties. This is evident because when he sees you he gives you the same death glare from before. Only this time, you're able to see his eyes morph from wide pupils to tiny animalistic splits in his irises. Chester says something to try to stop him, but his father's legs are already in motion. Next thing you know, he is standing face to face with you, the smell of an anger dog in your nostrils.

    You feel more than see Anastasia tense up beside you, and start to taste the tang of sulfur on your tongue. You give her hand a squeeze to calm her down, as you stare down Mr. Harrowmont.

    You take as deep of a breath as you dare before you speak, "H-hello there, sir. My name is Mr. Howard Craft. And I believe that there have been some misconceptions between us."

    You hear and feel a deep rumble coming from somewhere near you. It takes you a moment before you realize that it's Mr. Harrowmont speaking, "A name to put to the face then. You mind telling me what made you think you and that thing," his eyes dart to Anastasia, "could waltz into my home without being invited?"

    When you hear him call Anastasia a thing, something inside of you clicks. You stand straighter as you speak, "Because, I believe that you owe my daughter an apology."

    "Daughter? Do you mean the—"

    "Her name is Anastasia Craft," you grit your teeth in an attempt to remain calm, "and she is my daughter. And I would appreciate it if you did not call her an it." By now you are pushing back against the old werewolf, adrenaline pumping through your veins as you defend your daughter.

    Mr. Harrowmont backs off, and you see his face fall into one of embarrassment, "Wait, so you're not a—but I thought that—you're not a cult—arrgh!" At that exclamation he clutches his head with hands that are starting to look more and more like claws.

    With the tension gone from the atmosphere, you say, "Hey, you ok dude?"

    "I'm fine! Just hold on!" he leans into the door and screams down the hallway, "Barbara! Get me the amulet! I know what I'm saying, just give it to me!" A few seconds later, he leans outside and places a cold piece of stone in your free hand.

    "Consider this our apology! It should protect you in case….just stay safe!" And just like that, he's back inside the house, where you hear the sound of feet rushing to and fro around the place.

    All three of you stand there for a time, until Chester breaks the silence as he slowly closes the door behind him, "Thank you both for coming. And Ana. Your dad's awesome."

    And so, you're left there. Standing on the porch of a house full of werewolves, with an amulet in one hand, and your daughter's tight gripping hand in the other.

    ...Well, this turned out better than expected.

    (Family Trouble's Perk Removed! Action Unlocked! Gain an Amulet! New Action Unlocked! New SLs Unlocked!)
     
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    • Spending Time: 86 + 15 (Teacher) - 10 (A Divide) = 91 High Success

    "Are you sure you want to do this, father?" Ana says while she draws a chalk circle on the floor.

    "The road to forgiveness has to start somewhere," you say from your sitting position to the circle's north point, "this is is for me."

    "I can understand that," the chalk connects with the other end of the circle with a hiss, "but sitting in on one of my meditation rituals?"

    "I overreacted last time, so to apologize, I'm going to show you that I have absolutely no qualms with you performing seances….as long as you stay safe."

    She stands at the other end of the circle, looking at you for a few minutes. Then, she sits down opposite to you and closes her eyes.

    You smile and follow along.

    You're getting somewhere now.

    (1 more High or Critical Success needed to remove Divide Perk! Trust Increased!)

    Practice Powers: 15 + 15 (Potential) = 30 Fail

    Sensing Eldritch: 15 + 15 (Senses) = 30 Fail

    Anastasia was going to try to practice her powers and sense around your house, but that ritual seems to have taken its toll on her. So you walk her over to bed and head into the living room to sleep.

    It's about 4:00 in the morning when they come.


    Event: 20 = Battle!

    Howard Perception: 45 Success

    Ana Perception: 78 + 15 (Senses) = 93 High Success

    Combat: 58 (Howard) + 61 (Ana + Perks - Human Form) + 10 (DODGE) + 20 (Ana + Howard Perception) + 5 (Some Knowledge) - 43 (???) - 10 (Low Knowledge) - 15 (???) = 86 High Success

    If you hadn't of needed to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, you would've been dead. For when you slowly open up your crusty eyes, the first thing you see is one of those Shadow Creatures from some time ago.

    It takes you a bit to register that its holding a sword right above your head.

    Your reflexes from the training with Ana are what save you. As the sword comes down, you roll off onto the floor at the monster's feet. Only after you hear the blade hit the cushion with a muffled slash do you dare to crawl towards the hallway.

    You're halfway there, when another creature steps into your path to block you. It's hands reach down and grab the back of your night gown. Your tossed off the ground and land in the hallway. Grunting, you push yourself off the ground to face your assailants. Sure enough, you see 10 of the red clothed bastards standing in a circle around where you were just sleeping.

    That pull on your head is back, but it's worse this time. Your mind still puts the same clamps on it to stop..something from happening, but you can still feel the pain that it could bring you. The answer is what is standing in the Shadows.

    It's a being of pure madness, that's the best way you can describe it anyway. It's actually pretty hard to get a read on its actual form. It just keeps shifting to different body types, never to sticking with a base form. The only constant is this massive swirling mass of serrated teeth in the middle of the vortex. They twist, turn, and writhe within the creature as it stares you down. You don't smell any sulfur this time, no instead its an arid smell. Fetid and cloying, it permeates the air around you.

    You put your fist up, letting your muscles tense up. You may die here, but you'll be damned if you go down without some kind of fight. The creature's mouth moves in an obscure way, and the Shadows begin to advance on you.

    Then you start to smell sulfur.

    3 of the Shadow's heads explode, scattering a dark, purple substance onto the floor.

    3 more have their heads twisted 360 degrees with a loud snap.

    2 are lifted up and folded in on themselves, screaming as they die.

    And the last 2 are neatly bisected down from the top of their heads to their feet.

    The Creature of Madness doesn't even get a chance to shriek before Ana is upon it. She whirls and slashes at it, ripping chunks of should not exist out of the monsterosity. It's teeth and formed tendrils do nothing to save it from her attack. Before long it crumbles to the floor in a heap, teeth and tendrils flailing wildly about.

    You stare in shock at your daughter, but she doesn't seem to notice you. Instead she kneels down to the Creature and opens her mouth to ok nopenopenopenopenope.

    She stands up after the...act is over and breathes out a heavy sigh. Then she turns around rushes towards you, "You are unharmed, father? They didn't injure you, did they?"

    You're only response is to pass out onto the floor.

    You need some rest.

    (Low ranked Eldritch Horror killed! Shadow Creatures frightened! Ana's Satiety Increased! Howard's Notoriety Slightly Increased! Ana has reached Level 2: +5 to all Combat Rolls!)


    The Rain has gone.

    Days until Anastasia Matures again: ???

    Your Actions: 3 (+1 Weekend)
    [] Physical: You're gonna need to learn how to defend not just yourself, but your little girl now.

    • [] Focus on Offense (Work towards Perk for Offensive Combat)
    • [] Focus on Defense (Work towards Perk for Defensive Combat)

    [] Mental: The Mind is a terrible thing to waste. And you are not gonna waste yours.

    • [] Focus on Mental Power (Work towards Perk for Mental Offenses)
    • [] Focus on Mental Fortitude (Work towards Perk for Mental Defenses)


    [] Perception: You missed enough paper airplanes coming towards your head to know that you need to better your vision.

    • [] Focus on perceiving Objects (Work towards Perk for seeing things before they hit you)
    • [] Focus on perceiving People (Work towards Perk for spotting others before they see you)

    [] Work on lesson plan: Always helps to be prepared for anything (+10 bonus to next Job roll)

    [] Ask for a day off: Hey, your only human. You can only go on for so many days at a time. (+1 to Action for one day, but may worsen rep with boss)

    [] Look for a new job: Maybe you should try to find one that pays a bit more (Possible new job opportunities)

    [] Do some side work: More cash is always a good thing. (Add +2 to Money immediately)

    [] Read the Journal: You really don't want to do this, but how else are you supposed to prepare? (Learn more about Anastasia and the Supernatural)

    [] Find out more about Chester: Why did he break into your house that night? (Learn more about Chester and his home life)

    [] Call Chester's Parents for a Meet Up: Time to teach wolves to not judge a book by it's cover. Umm...smell. (Unlock Chester Playdate and New SLs)

    [] Have Hannah meet you after school: You've got a couple of questions for her. (???)

    [] Try to make some friends: Let's face it; you need friends. Let's see if you can makes some. (Possibly unlock friendships to be cultivated)

    [] Call Rivauld: Ok..you can do this. (Improve Ms. R SL)

    [] Go shopping: You've got some cash. Wouldn't hurt to spend a little bit of it. (Spend Money to purchase items or food)

    [] Spend time with Anastasia: You are her father after all. (Raise Trust/Satiety with child)

    [] Take Anastasia out somewhere: You can't keep her cooped up in the house forever. (Raise Trust/Satiety with Child even more. May cost Money depending on where you go)
    -[] The Park (No Cost)
    -[] The Mall (1-2 Money)
    -[] A Gym (1 Money)
    -[] Write in...(Be reasonable)

    [] Go looking for trouble: This is probably a horrible idea. But...you just gotta know. (Try to find evidence of the Supernatural. Could lead to a battle.)

    [] Ask Anastasia about Magic: What's the worse that could happen? (???)

    Anastasia's Actions: 2 (+1 Weekend)
    [] Practice her powers: Ya lose it if you don't use it. (Anastasia practices getting a better handle on her powers and learning to what extent she can use them.)

    [] Read a book: The best way to gain knowledge on just about anything. (Anastasia will look through your collection of books and read one on her own. May result in new Perk.)

    [] Sense Eldritch: They are not getting into our house again. (Anastasia will use her Eldritch Powers to try to sense who or what is currently watching you. May lead to discovery of other Supernatural beings.)

    [] Watch TV?: Who knows? She may actually learns something from it. (???)

    [] Call Chester over for a playdate: He's her first friend, it would be a shame to keep them apart. (???)

    Anastasia
    Level 2
    Parent: Howard Craft
    Monster Type: Eldritch Abomination

    Stats: Alarm 2, Notoriety 5, Trust 9, Satiety 8

    Items:
    Basket Crib
    Young Child's Plain Clothes

    Days Until she Mature's Again: ???

    Friends:
    Chester Harrowmont: 3/10 SL


    THING THAT SHOULD NOT BE: A baby eldritch horror that could grow up to be one of the deadliest things in all of existence isn't exactly something you can keep hidden from the supernatural crowd. As it grows into its powers, Child Notoriety will become easier to raise.

    Human Form (Child): Need to look the part if you want to play the part. You have a humanoid form that allows you to blend in. No penalties to interactions with mortals, but a -15 to all rolls to use your powers. You now have a five year old form. +5 to interactions with other children.

    Eldritch Form: Tentacles are optional. You have an eldritch form that lets you unleash your true power. +20 to rolls to use your powers, but any mortals you come in contact with immediately go insane unless they have sufficient willpower.

    Aura of Horror: It's not my fault I literally smell like the end of the world! -15 to all rolls to remain hidden from supernatural entities.

    Supernatural Senses: I see you! +15 to all rolls to sense supernatural entities.

    Prodigy(Reading): Your eye's just fly across the page! Once you hit toddler age, +15 to all rolls to maintain information from reading.

    Potential Unlocked: Now is the time to train! (As long as you are in Child state, gain a +15 to gaining a new Perk or Power)

    Human's Will to Live(Beginner): A race so stubborn that they won't even die when killed! (+5 to Rolls when fighting a losing battle)

    Put your trust in me: I have your back. (+5 to persuading others)

    Physical Augmentation: Get Fit! (When activated, add +15 to Physical Combat)

    Telekinesis/Telepathy: I can read your mind, and throw you around like a ragdoll! (When activated +15 to all Mental and Physical Combat)

    Rituals: I hereby summon thee....whatever your name is. (Can perform rituals to someone Eldritch creatures)

    Biological Augmentation: My body is a weapon! (When activated, +20 to Physical Combat)

    Howard Craft
    Level 1
    Child: Anastasia the Eldritch Abomination
    Job: Middle School Teacher

    Stats: Money 2, Sanity 10, Notoriety 4, Actions 2

    Weekly Income: +2 to Money

    Current Food: 4/4

    Items:
    The Journal
    Starship Troopers
    Warhammer 40k
    Star Wars
    Horror Books
    Red Cloth (From Shadow Creature)
    Amulet

    Known Adults/Supernaturals:
    Ms. Harrowmont: 1/10

    Mr. Harrowmont: 1/10

    Acquaintances(That you can actually stand):

    Olly Rivauld: 3/10


    Those who can't, teach better: You're not the best, but you are still a teacher. And you'll be dammed if anyone questions it. +15 to rolls when teaching your child and classroom

    Middle School Drama: You've been around enough 13-16 year olds to know what they worry about at that age. +15 bonus to rolls when child hits puberty
    Authoritative: Sometimes, tough love is the best love. +10 to rolls when laying down the law

    Those fucking brats!: Why do they keep putting a tack on my seat? -10 to rolls to keep Sanity when doing job.

    Low Risk Job: If a roll would increase Notoriety with a fail, add +10 to roll

    Strong Willed: Either your willpower is harder to break than titanium, or you were insane to begin with to even THINK about raising a THING THAT SHOULD NOT BE as your child. No longer lose Sanity from Supernatural sources.

    Knowledge of the Supernatural (Beginner): Turns out, there's an entire world that you are completely unaware of right under your nose! Heh, heh….uuuggghhh. +5 to Supernatural Investigations.

    A Divide between Father and Daughter: You don't think saying you're sorry will help here. (Rolls to increase Trust will be at a -10 Disadvantage until 2 High or Crit successes are had on a roll to increase Trust)

    Orator (Novice): You've got that commanding voice! (+10 to rolls to Inspire or Persuade others)

    DODGE!: Best way to not get hit? Not get hit! (+10 to Defensive Combat Rolls)

    Your enemies are some kind of strange Shadow Creatures. Apparently they live in..well shadows and are currently watching your every move. You've encountered one of them twice. Once when it appeared on the roof of your car. Then again when you accidentally left Anastasia at home alone.

    You have discovered that whatever the Shadow Creatures are, they can bleed. They can be killed.

    You have discovered that Magic exist.

    Sorry the Spending Time action was kind of underwhelming. I was saving my energy for the combat scene.

    Also, if anyone's wondering what that Eldritch Creature that attacked you was, it was the one that was released when you interrupted Anastasia's summoning.

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    • Mental Defense Training: 34 Fail

    You try to improve your mental defenses. But that proves a bit a challenged.

    Considering that you just witnessed your daughter what was essentially eat fucking madness itself it is understandable.

    But you're pretty sure you've gotten somewhere.

    (No major change. +5 to next Mental Defense Training)


    Read Journal: 55 Success

    By now you have been discovered and approached by one of the creatures that defy convention.

    By now you have been attacked and nearly destroyed by such things.

    If you are hoping that this tome shall tell you that it was the first, and only time it will happen, you are foolish. They will not stop. If anything, you still living will embolden them to try again. This time with even fiercer determination and drive.

    They will do whatever it takes to destroy you, and return that which they consider is rightfully theirs. If you wish to fight back, witless and hollow as that would be, then there are only two methods that I know of.

    If you have not discovered the secrets of Magic, then that would be one way to do so. But be warned, for it comes with a high price. Then again, so does the second option though it is much easier to obtain and control.

    Even with my extensive knowledge and searching, I have been able to fully understand what the second power is. Only that it is something that humans have in spades. Something that allows us to fight the dark, the mutant, the monster.

    Something that makes them afraid of us.

    Belief.

    You would do well to discover as much about this mysterious power as you can. It may prove invaluable in these terrible times.

    Belief?

    Like, believing in something really hard?

    That sounds...rather tripe. And underwhelming.

    Still, maybe Anastasia knows something about it.

    (Knowledge of Belief Gained! New Action Unlocked: Ask Ana about Belief: What could go wrong? (???))


    Park Trip: 2 High Fail; Alarm Roll: 14 High Fail

    "That, could've gone better," your arms are tense, hands tight on the steering wheel.

    "I'd say it went rather well," Ana's sitting in the passenger seat, morphing her hands into different types of weapons. She's on a swiss army knife right now.

    "You levitated a 9 year old boy upside down, and suspended him in the air for 5 minutes."

    "He was the one who kicked over my sand temple."

    "Then when his older sister showed up, you grabbed her by the neck and threw her into a tree."

    "She started it. You don't just grab someone's shoulder and threaten them without expecting recompense."

    "You did all of that, in front of at least four adults, not including me."

    "They didn't really do anything."

    "That's because one of them was holding back their dog, while the others were taking pictures with their phones."

    "Oh, don't worry father," she waves her other arm at you dismissively, "With the considerable amount of conspiracy theories out there, I'm sure no one will take anything they post online seriously—"


    "Oh, dear."

    "Yeah. 'Oh, dear' indeed," you pick up the remote and turn off the TV before you can hear the rest of the "Breaking News of a Psychic little girl found in small urban neighborhood!"

    (Alarm Increased! Perk Gained: The News!: Fucking Vampires in what they are! (-10 to actions that could raise Alarm (going to the Park, a class roll, shopping, etc.) for Two Days!) New Investigation Unlocked: Dispelling serious rumors!)


    Read a Book: 25 + 15 (Prodigy) + 15 (Potential) = 55 Success

    After the….complications at the park, you and Ana decided to finish Starship Troopers finally. In the end you both felt better about what happened earlier, and Ana said she had finally figured out this whole human stubbornness thing.

    When you ask her what she thought of it, she answered that humans are in fact some of the most foolish creatures ever.

    But, at least their fools who win.

    Couldn't of said it better yourself.

    (Humans Will to Live Upgraded to (Adept): A race so stubborn that they won't even die when killed! And neither will you! +10 to all battle rolls when fighting a losing battle!)


    Playdate: 26 + 5 (Trust in me) + 20 (Amulet) + 5 (Information) = 56 Success

    A knock on the door rouses you from your reprieve. You smile, and stand to let Chester in. It took a bit, and you had to give the phone to Anastasia so his parents didn't think you were tricking them, but you were able to convince them to let their son come on over for a playdate.

    You open the door with haste, and there stands Chester. He's changed out of his school clothes since last time. Now he sports a black shirt with a drawing of a character on the front of it with jeans. You're not 100% sure, but you think the picture's from a manga (that's what it's called, right?) of some sort. You're not sure who or where it's from, but the face of that man is one of pure rage.

    "Hi, Mr. Craft," the boy's voice has lost the edge it had yesterday. The passing of the moon must've taken a load off of him, "Uh-um, is Ana—"

    Your daughter appears underneath your right arm, "Oh good! You're here!"

    Before he gets a word in edgewise, Chester is pulled through the door by Anastasia's considerable strength. You close the door and turn around, watching the two kids as Ana brings him over to the living room.

    They both sit down on the floor, and Ana levitates the Wolf-headed Amulet from your pocket to sit in front of them. "Be a dear Chester, and please tell me what this is?"

    The little cub, fidgeting in your daughter's commanding presence, nails his eyes to the floor at the question. You move around the side to get a better look only now that you notice the rectangular object sitting closed across Chester's lap. Is that a laptop?

    "W-why do you want to know?" he ask, eyes still on the floor.

    "Because, I want to know exactly what it does! Your dad gave it to us for protection after all, but I know it can do much more than that," for emphasis she spins the object in question around in front of them both.

    You say you'll go get them both something to eat and walk off. You return with two bowls of milk in your arms, and almost chuckle at what you see.

    Anastasia is sitting there with Chester kneeling down at her side. The young boy is leaning into her palm as she scratches the ears that have popped out of the sides of his head. His tail swings back and forth as she continues.

    "So, my dear friend," she begins moving the Amulet in front of both of their faces, "what exactly is this item's purpose?"

    Chester groans in bliss before answering, "Protection….Amulet. Marks you...both as ffffffrrrrrrriends to my….family. As lllooooongggg as you have it….we won't harm you during a...full moon."

    "Good boy," she teases. You smile and leave the bowls next to them on the floor, while you go off to get ready for work tomorrow.

    (Amulet's Purpose Revealed! Chester SL increased! By extension Harrowmont Family SLs increased!)


    Severe Thunderstorm! +1 Action (No School); Outside Actions are unavailable!

    Special Day: Magical Boost! (+20 to all Magic Based Actions!)

    Days until Anastasia Matures again: ???

    Your Actions: 3 (+1 Thunderstorm)
    [] Physical: You're gonna need to learn how to defend not just yourself, but your little girl now.

    • [] Focus on Offense (Work towards Perk for Offensive Combat)
    • [] Focus on Defense (Work towards Perk for Defensive Combat)

    [] Mental: The Mind is a terrible thing to waste. And you are not gonna waste yours.

    • [] Focus on Mental Power (Work towards Perk for Mental Offenses)
    • [] Focus on Mental Fortitude (Work towards Perk for Mental Defenses)


    [] Perception: You missed enough paper airplanes coming towards your head to know that you need to better your vision.

    • [] Focus on perceiving Objects (Work towards Perk for seeing things before they hit you)
    • [] Focus on perceiving People (Work towards Perk for spotting others before they see you)

    [] Work on lesson plan: Always helps to be prepared for anything (+10 bonus to next Job roll)

    [] Ask for a day off: Hey, your only human. You can only go on for so many days at a time. (+1 to Action for one day, but may worsen rep with boss)

    [] Look for a new job: Maybe you should try to find one that pays a bit more (Possible new job opportunities)

    [] Do some side work: More cash is always a good thing. (Add +2 to Money immediately)

    [] Read the Journal: You really don't want to do this, but how else are you supposed to prepare? (Learn more about Anastasia and the Supernatural)

    [] Find out more about Chester: Why did he break into your house that night? (Learn more about Chester and his home life)

    [] Call Chester's Parents for a Meet Up: Time to teach wolves to not judge a book by it's cover. Umm...smell. (Unlock Chester Playdate and New SLs)

    [] Have Hannah meet you after school: You've got a couple of questions for her. (???)

    [] Dispelling Serious Rumors!: It's all a misunderstanding, really! (Decrease Alarm; Remove The News! Perk)

    [] Try to make some friends: Let's face it; you need friends. Let's see if you can makes some. (Possibly unlock friendships to be cultivated)

    [] Call Rivauld: Ok..you can do this. (Improve Ms. R SL)

    [] Go shopping: You've got some cash. Wouldn't hurt to spend a little bit of it. (Spend Money to purchase items or food)

    [] Spend time with Anastasia: You are her father after all. (Raise Trust/Satiety with child)

    [] Take Anastasia out somewhere: You can't keep her cooped up in the house forever. (Raise Trust/Satiety with Child even more. May cost Money depending on where you go)
    -[] The Park (No Cost)
    -[] The Mall (1-2 Money)
    -[] A Gym (1 Money)
    -[] Write in...(Be reasonable)

    [] Go looking for trouble: This is probably a horrible idea. But...you just gotta know. (Try to find evidence of the Supernatural. Could lead to a battle.)

    [] Ask Anastasia about Magic: What's the worse that could happen? (???)

    [] As Anastasia about Belief: What could possibly go wrong? (???)

    Anastasia's Actions: 2 (+1 Thunderstorm)
    [] Practice her powers: Ya lose it if you don't use it. (Anastasia practices getting a better handle on her powers and learning to what extent she can use them.)

    [] Read a book: The best way to gain knowledge on just about anything. (Anastasia will look through your collection of books and read one on her own. May result in new Perk.)

    [] Sense Eldritch: They are not getting into our house again. (Anastasia will use her Eldritch Powers to try to sense who or what is currently watching you. May lead to discovery of other Supernatural beings.)

    [] Watch TV?: Who knows? She may actually learns something from it. (???)

    [] Call Chester over for a playdate: He's her first friend, it would be a shame to keep them apart. (???)

    Anastasia
    Level 2
    Parent: Howard Craft
    Monster Type: Eldritch Abomination

    Stats: Alarm 4, Notoriety 5, Trust 9, Satiety 8

    Items:
    Basket Crib
    Young Child's Plain Clothes

    Days Until she Mature's Again: ???

    Friends:
    Chester Harrowmont: 4/10 SL


    THING THAT SHOULD NOT BE: A baby eldritch horror that could grow up to be one of the deadliest things in all of existence isn't exactly something you can keep hidden from the supernatural crowd. As it grows into its powers, Child Notoriety will become easier to raise.

    Human Form (Child): Need to look the part if you want to play the part. You have a humanoid form that allows you to blend in. No penalties to interactions with mortals, but a -15 to all rolls to use your powers. You now have a five year old form. +5 to interactions with other children.

    Eldritch Form: Tentacles are optional. You have an eldritch form that lets you unleash your true power. +20 to rolls to use your powers, but any mortals you come in contact with immediately go insane unless they have sufficient willpower.

    Aura of Horror: It's not my fault I literally smell like the end of the world! -15 to all rolls to remain hidden from supernatural entities.

    Supernatural Senses: I see you! +15 to all rolls to sense supernatural entities.

    Prodigy(Reading): Your eye's just fly across the page! Once you hit toddler age, +15 to all rolls to maintain information from reading.

    Potential Unlocked: Now is the time to train! (As long as you are in Child state, gain a +15 to gaining a new Perk or Power)

    Human's Will to Live(Beginner): A race so stubborn that they won't even die when killed! (+5 to Rolls when fighting a losing battle)

    Put your trust in me: I have your back. (+5 to persuading others)

    The News!: Fucking Vampires is what they are! (-10 to actions that could raise Alarm (going to the Park, a class roll, shopping, etc.) for Two Days!)

    Physical Augmentation: Get Fit! (When activated, add +15 to Physical Combat)

    Telekinesis/Telepathy: I can read your mind, and throw you around like a ragdoll! (When activated +15 to all Mental and Physical Combat)

    Rituals: I hereby summon thee....whatever your name is. (Can perform rituals to someone Eldritch creatures)

    Biological Augmentation: My body is a weapon! (When activated, +20 to Physical Combat)

    Howard Craft
    Level 1
    Child: Anastasia the Eldritch Abomination
    Job: Middle School Teacher

    Stats: Money 2, Sanity 10, Notoriety 4, Actions 2

    Weekly Income: +2 to Money

    Current Food: 3/4

    Items:
    The Journal
    Starship Troopers
    Warhammer 40k
    Star Wars
    Horror Books
    Red Cloth (From Shadow Creature)
    Amulet

    Known Adults/Supernaturals:
    Ms. Harrowmont: 2/10

    Mr. Harrowmont: 2/10

    Acquaintances(That you can actually stand):

    Olly Rivauld: 3/10


    Those who can't, teach better: You're not the best, but you are still a teacher. And you'll be dammed if anyone questions it. +15 to rolls when teaching your child and classroom

    Middle School Drama: You've been around enough 13-16 year olds to know what they worry about at that age. +15 bonus to rolls when child hits puberty
    Authoritative: Sometimes, tough love is the best love. +10 to rolls when laying down the law

    Those fucking brats!: Why do they keep putting a tack on my seat? -10 to rolls to keep Sanity when doing job.

    Low Risk Job: If a roll would increase Notoriety with a fail, add +10 to roll

    Strong Willed: Either your willpower is harder to break than titanium, or you were insane to begin with to even THINK about raising a THING THAT SHOULD NOT BE as your child. No longer lose Sanity from Supernatural sources.

    Knowledge of the Supernatural (Beginner): Turns out, there's an entire world that you are completely unaware of right under your nose! Heh, heh….uuuggghhh. +5 to Supernatural Investigations.

    A Divide between Father and Daughter: You don't think saying you're sorry will help here. (Rolls to increase Trust will be at a -10 Disadvantage until 2 High or Crit successes are had on a roll to increase Trust)

    Orator (Novice): You've got that commanding voice! (+10 to rolls to Inspire or Persuade others)

    DODGE!: Best way to not get hit? Not get hit! (+10 to Defensive Combat Rolls)

    Your enemies are some kind of strange Shadow Creatures. Apparently they live in..well shadows and are currently watching your every move. You've encountered one of them twice. Once when it appeared on the roof of your car. Then again when you accidentally left Anastasia at home alone.

    You have discovered that whatever the Shadow Creatures are, they can bleed. They can be killed.

    You have discovered that Magic exist.

    You have discovered something called Belief.
     
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