It wasn't my intention to upstage you. Actually, reversed hilt aside, you'll notice that your knife is more deeply embedded than mine. You released it at a better angle.
[ Upon further research, it has been decided that Siegfried doesn't know what the middle finger means, so he assumes they're exchanging friendly greeting selfies. ]
One moment. I've only recently figure out how to use the camera on this device.
[ He definitely meant to use selfie mode, but forgot to reverse the camera (he'd even angled it properly how Rosetta had taught him to for a flattering angle!), so instead, Nico gets this. ]
Oops. Let me try again.
[ Though in the meantime.. ]
I think you're right. I noticed the knife throwers used a more balanced knife like yours.
Do you remember the night of the lunar eclipse? And the strange influence it had on our minds?
To make a long story short, I amassed a small army of dogs that followed me around the city. I've since rehomed or returned most of them, but this one has refused to leave. His name is Bambi.
Okay, Siegfried, you're gonna have to stop Because that's one of the cutest damn things I ever heard I feel like little Bambi there's got himself a pretty sweet new home
You can't make him leave He chose you That's the ultimate honour from canine to human - I don't make the rules here
I mean sure, there's that, but like you said If we're gonna be all ... enchanted, or whatever, may as well be a enchantment that involves dogs All I did was uh Steal some ice cream
Of course I like dogs! I don't trust people who don't How people are with animals, that's the ultimate personality test
That sounds fairly innocuous, too. However, I highly doubt that such influence will remain so harmless. It's almost definitely some sort of magic, but whether it's actually tied to the eclipse, I've yet to figure out.
[ yadda yadda, anyway more about dogs ]
I agree, though the number of dogs I had following me was a bit much. No one should have that many dogs.
Seems like the lunar cycle is a pretty big deal here Everyone I met who says they're a monster, apparently that's when they Transform If it's all true, I guess it'd make sense thay the eclipse might make magic go a bit weird
Guess I need to do some more research, huh?
( You know, to go with the rest of her research. Honestly she's still mind of uncertain about the whole thing, and with Nero working the denial angle pretty hard ... )
You noticed anything so far? Nero's getting scales, but he reckons it's not to do with being a monster and more that he got like Cursed by somebody? I dunno, he might be onto something or it might just be denial
And yeah, same We gotta go where the work is so we spend a lot of time on the road Wouldn't be fear to leave a pet with his lady back home, or to drag one around with us Especially since it might end up as demon chow
If bat is my fate, then so be it. I've always wondered what it must be like to communicate via echolocation.
[ This is the friend you decided to make, Nico. But onto the more important thing to address— ]
It's a long story. And maybe it's not at all applicable here, but I was undergoing something similar to a "monstrous" transformation in my own world. It's not so simple, and I can't be sure of what exactly was going on, but I started to develop reptilian scales on my body.
This happened after I defeated the dragon named Fafnir.
[ He may have the title of Dragonslayer back home, but so long as no dragons try to go on a city-destroying rampage here, their dragon peers aren't a target. ]
Sugar Yknow, like a term of endearment Honey, sugar, cutie, sweetie ...
Never mind
And you better not hurt my friend, otherwise I'll have to kick your ass myself I mean I know you said you killed a dragon and all, but That doesn't mean I won't try
Yeah, actually I've started learning stuff to help Nero out - there's potions that soothed his skin where it's turned all uh Scaley But I'm trying my hand at fire magic too
I dunno what it says about me that the fire and explosions and stuff, it all comes kinda naturally
That's good to hear. I'm sure he appreciates it immensely. It also sounds like he's having a much more difficult time than I ever did. What percentage of the epidermis would you say is covered with scales right now?
I have noticed that those who do well with fire tend to have a similar sort of personality.
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Check it out
( Attached is an image of the one cheap throwing knife she's managed to get her hands on, embedded in a tree handle first. Good job, Nico! )
I mean, it definitely hit the target!
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You threw it with enough force to embed onto the tree, so even withe the hilt first, I'd say the throw would do some damage to an enemy.
[ But he won't be outdone! he sends back this. ]
It's a decent start. Do you think the type of knife we use matters?
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Here I am, trying to show you my awesome skills
And you gotta one-up me like that
I thought we were in this together
( But it's clear she's just teasing, as a moment later she sends a picture of herself wearing a cheeky smile while giving him the middle finger. )
Nice throw though!
And yeah, I guess the handle has something to do with it?
Physics, all that
Yours looks kinda thick
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[ Upon further research, it has been decided that Siegfried doesn't know what the middle finger means, so he assumes they're exchanging friendly greeting selfies. ]
One moment. I've only recently figure out how to use the camera on this device.
[ He definitely meant to use selfie mode, but forgot to reverse the camera (he'd even angled it properly how Rosetta had taught him to for a flattering angle!), so instead, Nico gets this. ]
Oops. Let me try again.
[ Though in the meantime.. ]
I think you're right. I noticed the knife throwers used a more balanced knife like yours.
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Whoa whoa whoa
Not that I don't appreciate you flattering me about the knife stuff
And we're gonna get back to the balance thing
But
Who's that little love nugget?
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Love nugget?
Oh, you mean the dog.
Do you remember the night of the lunar eclipse? And the strange influence it had on our minds?
To make a long story short, I amassed a small army of dogs that followed me around the city. I've since rehomed or returned most of them, but this one has refused to leave. His name is Bambi.
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Because that's one of the cutest damn things I ever heard
I feel like little Bambi there's got himself a pretty sweet new home
You can't make him leave
He chose you
That's the ultimate honour from canine to human - I don't make the rules here
Can I meet him one day?
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But I suppose this is one of the more harmless things that could happen.
It seems as though I will be keeping him, for the time being.
Of course you can meet him. Do you like dogs?
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If we're gonna be all ... enchanted, or whatever, may as well be a enchantment that involves dogs
All I did was uh
Steal some ice cream
Of course I like dogs!
I don't trust people who don't
How people are with animals, that's the ultimate personality test
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[ yadda yadda, anyway more about dogs ]
I agree, though the number of dogs I had following me was a bit much. No one should have that many dogs.
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Everyone I met who says they're a monster, apparently that's when they
Transform
If it's all true, I guess it'd make sense thay the eclipse might make magic go a bit weird
Guess I need to do some more research, huh?
( You know, to go with the rest of her research. Honestly she's still mind of uncertain about the whole thing, and with Nero working the denial angle pretty hard ... )
Did you have dogs back home?
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I can't imagine it will be a pleasant surprise.
No. I'm not settled down enough to have pets, as I'm constantly on the move.
[ So, other than the Grandcypher ship, he doesn't really have a "home", perse. ]
Yourself?
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Nero's getting scales, but he reckons it's not to do with being a monster and more that he got like
Cursed by somebody?
I dunno, he might be onto something or it might just be denial
And yeah, same
We gotta go where the work is so we spend a lot of time on the road
Wouldn't be fear to leave a pet with his lady back home, or to drag one around with us
Especially since it might end up as demon chow
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That certainly doesn't seem like a random curse. There are reptilian or aquatic monsters that one could transform into.
And this may be strange to bring up at this moment, but speaking from experience, he could have been designated a dragon.
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I guess that could work for a lot of things
Maybe you're gonna turn into a bat
Those things are real cute
( Pfft. )
And yeah, I agree
But he ain't hearing any of it
I gotta say though, I was thinking lizard man
Not uh
Dragon
How're you speaking from experience, exactly?
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If bat is my fate, then so be it. I've always wondered what it must be like to communicate via echolocation.
[ This is the friend you decided to make, Nico. But onto the more important thing to address— ]
It's a long story. And maybe it's not at all applicable here, but I was undergoing something similar to a "monstrous" transformation in my own world. It's not so simple, and I can't be sure of what exactly was going on, but I started to develop reptilian scales on my body.
This happened after I defeated the dragon named Fafnir.
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Wait wait wait
Siegfried
Sugar
You killed a dragon?
( Demons are one thing, but a dragon!!! )
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Yes. It was necessary to save our kingdom.
You needn't worry, I won't hurt your friend.
[ He may have the title of Dragonslayer back home, but so long as no dragons try to go on a city-destroying rampage here, their dragon peers aren't a target. ]
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Yknow, like a term of endearment
Honey, sugar, cutie, sweetie ...
Never mind
And you better not hurt my friend, otherwise I'll have to kick your ass myself
I mean I know you said you killed a dragon and all, but
That doesn't mean I won't try
Just so you're aware
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[ see? he can make jokes. he has humor!! ]
Whatever is afflicting your friend, I hope it doesn't become too difficult to deal with.
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Exactly
And yeah, me too
But I'm gonna do my best to help him out with uh
Potions, I guess?
Since I'm supposed to be a witch and all
There's no point in having magic powers and stuff if I can't use them to help out
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And then deal with whatever that entails, I suppose.
How is learning magic going, by the way? Have you learned anything of note?
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I've started learning stuff to help Nero out - there's potions that soothed his skin where it's turned all uh
Scaley
But I'm trying my hand at fire magic too
I dunno what it says about me that the fire and explosions and stuff, it all comes kinda naturally
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I have noticed that those who do well with fire tend to have a similar sort of personality.