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“When push comes to shove, we are merely animals that try to maintain an illusion of civility.”
This dungeon is designated as a “raid-level” encounter and is a public instance. Please avoid aggroing our corporate overlords. Hell, if George notices this plaque, he might fire all of us.
Both money and love drive people to madness – in my experience anyway.
foregoing a home altogether. What was the point when you didn’t sleep?
“Maybe they could use some of this rock to blockade the entrance during the day...” he trailed off, lost in thought. “It’s like he’s going into some sort of tactical coma,” Frank joked as he watched Jason.
Frank spoke up, “Is everyone in this game a crook?” “I like to think we bring it out in people,” Riley responded in a dry tone.
“Trust is fostered through action – a systematic series of behaviors that indicate reliability.
Machiavelli, “Occasionally words must serve to veil the facts.”
“Great job on the rescue,” Frank said in a dry voice, resting his hand on Jason’s shoulder. “These guys were going to throw me into that pit, but now I get to jump in willingly! Really, you did a splendid job.”
“You have accomplished the bare minimum expected from a leader. Should we throw a celebration in your name?”
A good system of traps and challenges builds character, that’s what Fluffy always says!”
“I’m really starting to hate that guy,” Frank muttered. “Just give him a few weeks,” Eliza replied sourly. “He doesn’t grow on you.”
She wasn’t sure what she dreaded more, that she might discover that the data she was looking for was missing on Robert’s private server or that she might actually have to visit his apartment.
“This is going to be bad,” Eliza said, glancing at the group with a worried expression. “Let’s just hope it isn’t a musical,” Frank murmured.
“My skills don’t make any sense,” she replied with an embarrassed expression, not quite meeting Jason’s gaze. “I guess I’m still a caster, but all my spells are sheep-themed.
System Notice You are affected by the buff, Bleat of Battle. Your primary statistics have all been increased by 15% for the duration of the spell.
“I know,” she answered, meeting his gaze and pushing a few tendrils of blonde hair out of her eyes. For a moment, Jason felt an odd pang. She looked weary and battle-worn, sweat and droplets of blood staining her clothes. She still looked beautiful. This was Riley in her element – not wearing some chainmail bikini or a school uniform. This was the real Riley. Someone who could slay monsters and didn’t flinch away from his injuries.
“Fuck you, unicorn!” Frank screamed,
most of the crew anxious to see what was going on in Falcon’s Hook. The information in the corner of the screen indicated that they were seeing the perspective of a player named Ralph. It also appeared that Ralph was an idiot.
“Behold your new city, The Sea’s Edge!”
“My path is not one of blind devotion. Acceptance does not mean always being a follower – it is the wisdom to know when to bend and when to hold firm.”
He is also not above playing favorites and may accept petting and gifts in exchange for favors. All Hail Fluffy! – The Hippie
“Jason is always like this,” Frank offered from beside Eliza. “This is why we let him come up with the crazy strategies. They almost always seem insane, but it’s just because he’s thinking a few steps ahead.” “Or our back is to a wall, and I’m just gambling,” Jason replied with a grin.
“The droplets are souls, returning to the pool. As things die in this world, they return here, to this pool. Or, at least, pieces of them do – small fragments of the person they once were.”
“Yes, soul or memory,” the Old Man answered. “Is there really any difference? It is our memories that shape us and make us who we are. In you travelers, they are stored in the chemical reactions in your brain. Yet if you could capture those organic imprints and transplant them into another shell, would they be the same person?”
“And if you can’t tell the difference, perhaps there isn’t one.”
“It is perhaps easier to think of this place as a dungeon, but unlike anything you and the other travelers have ever experienced. The first of the avatars to claim the throne will ensure the victory of his deity, granting them dominance over the other five.”
no. I learned years ago that hesitation prevents progress – I just need to keep charging forward. You can’t change the past, only learn from it and move on.” He chuckled softly. “I’ve managed large companies for most of my life. I firmly strangled that niggling, doubting voice in the back of my mind long ago.”
“I manufactured this situation to teach you the cost of arrogance – and the swift defeat that comes at the hands of hubris.”
“All of us,” he continued, gesturing at the legions of translucent blue figures around them. “We are Kin, and we do not forget our own.”
Claire had been standing outside the door for nearly ten minutes now, doing what she did best; wringing her hands.
“Everyone dies,” Jason said quietly. “You aren’t responsible for that. In fact, I think you’re one of the strongest and kindest people I have ever met.”
