Feline Familiar Fable : A [???] Quest

[Jans]

Votes currently stand as follows. We've got some pretty clear leads, and the floor is open for any questions and clarifications not related to the Master.

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Gender: Bonus
[X] Male: Attack Bonus 5
[X] Female: Defense Bonus 7
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Name
[X] Maru - 7
[X] Fluffy, Mary Contrary, Tabitha, Blade Tiger - 1
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Color: Special Skill
[X] Black: Luck 10
[X] Gray: Stealth 1
[X] Orange: Subtlety 1
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Passive Power: Always on
[X] Someone Else's Problem: 9
[X] Precognition: 2
[X] Uncanny Attribute: Enhance Speed 1

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Active Power: Once per turn
[X] Misfortune: 2
[X] Negate Attack: 9
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Temporary Power:
[X] Fantasy: 4
[X] Superb Luck: 7
[X] Revive: 1
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Artifact: Fancy backflips not included.
[X] Key to the Magnificent Monster Mansion: 10
[X] Magic Weapon: 2
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[Guile]

That all sounds pretty fun. And it should help our hikkikomori master survive whatever dumb stuff he might get up to.

 

[Jans]

Ahhh, no last minute shockers. Voting's closed. Writing.


Gender
[X] Female: Defense Bonus
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Name
[X] Maru
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Color
[X] Black: Luck
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Passive Power
[X] Someone Else's Problem
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Active Power
[X] Negate Attack
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Temporary Power
[X] Superb Luck
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Artifact
[X] Key to the Magnificent Monster Mansion

 

[Biigoh]

A military dog draws aim on the kitty~ :3

 

[Fallenblades643]

The Doge is yet to realize that he is sitting upon an IED left behind by the most cunningly devised plans of Master fox.

 

[Jans]

You pour yourself into reality as a stream of octarine light. It coalesences in a magnificent light show that mortals lack the means to observe, like a supernova being poured into a black hole.

Or a black cat, in this case.

Also, most mortals. Superb Luck truly is fate manipulation to a degree that borders divine providence. Yes, hello Master. I am in fact a kitty. No, kitties are the best. I don't know what you're saying, but you look like you could use a friend.

And I'll be the best friend you've ever had.

Turn 0: End
((To be honest there was more planned for this post, but I think it can wait. All of the following options are bare bones outlines. Discussion, questions, and write-ins are welcome.))

Actions for Turn 1: The Honeymoon Period
(REMEMBER: All actions for Turn 1 are under the effect of Superb Luck and will be resolved in the best possible way.)

Establishing Yourself As A Magical Familiar
[X] The Partner: Master could really use a friend right now. This option means that Master is less likely to obey you, but more likely to trust. Bonds of friendship such as these are nearly impossible to break.
[X] The Mentor: Master's world has recently been cut adrift. She could use some direction, and you could provide that. Establish yourself as an authority figure early and she'll trust you and listen to your opinions no matter your quirks. Of course, young people are prone to rebellion and yours may do so at the worst possible moment.
[X] The Boss: Establish yourself as being in charge. Master is more likely to do what you say, but less likely to open up socially.
[X] The Handler: A bit of cold reading and creative thinking could lead you to what Master wants most in the world. Promise it to her and she'll go to any lengths to achieve it. May result a catastrophe if you can't follow up.
[X] Something Else: Write-In

Telling Master About Your Mission
[X] The Whole Truth. You're a cosmic entity on your first job, and she was the hand's down hardest case you could have taken. Kinda harsh, but nothing but the truth. Subject to awe/intimidation if you meet the muster, disdain or not being taken seriously if you don't.
[X] Most of the Truth. You're a magical familiar, and she was chosen to be your Master. Omit the little details, like the whos and the whys. Still obviously outside of setting context, but makes Master feel better. Will make Master feel more important, but may react poorly if you ever let the cat out of the bag.
[X] The Least Truth. Tell her that you're her new familiar, don't mention how or why. Let her fill those blanks in. Master will rationalize this in a way that makes sense according to her worldview.
[X] Make something up. (Write-In)

Warning Master About The Danger
[X] The Whole Truth. You have no idea what's coming, just that without you here her death would be a certainty. Her confidence in you might take a hit, but her trust in you would rise a great deal.
[X] Most of the Truth. You were sent specifically to help her survive. Omit the little details, like the whos and the whys. May make Master a bit suspicious, but she'll take it pretty seriously.
[X] The Magical Girl Spiel. Born to a great destiny to fight great evil. Lacking on details, but sufficient to get her into the mindset. May cause trouble if great evil or great destiny never appear.
[X] Don't tell her, just make sure she's prepared.

EDIT: Are we using the key this turn?
[X] Yes
[X] No

HARD DIFFICULTY
Hard Mode Perks Active
Passive InfoLink: Low detail information about the future available.
Active Augury: You may ask one question per turn and receive a True Yes/No answer.

(Adorable black cat pictures are worth small amounts of bonus exp. One per person per turn.)

 

[redaeth]

[X] The Partner: Master could really use a friend right now. This option means that Master is less likely to obey you, but more likely to trust. Bonds of friendship such as these are nearly impossible to break.
[X] The Whole Truth. You're a cosmic entity on your first job, and she was the hand's down hardest case you could have taken. Kinda harsh, but nothing but the truth. Subject to awe/intimidation if you meet the muster, disdain or not being taken seriously if you don't.
[X] The Whole Truth. You have no idea what's coming, just that without you here her death would be a certainty. Her confidence in you might take a hit, but her trust in you would rise a great deal.

Truth Mode Activate!



Probably the hardest path to take, but the best in the long run if we can get her to indeed trust us.

 

[Robotninja]

For the question, this turn lets ask if there is anyone who wants her dead or would want her dead if they had all relevant info about her(excluding us). This will narrow down what kills her a fair amount.

 

[nick012000]

[X] The Partner
[X] The Whole Truth
[X] The Whole Truth

As for pictures of cute black cats, how about movies of a cat named Maru?

[embed=425,349]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZR_6K03gWk[/embed]

 

[TheOtherSandman]

[X] The Boss: Establish yourself as being in charge. Master is more likely to do what you say, but less likely to open up socially.
[X] Most of the Truth. You're a magical familiar, and she was chosen to be your Master. Omit the little details, like the whos and the whys. Still obviously outside of setting context, but makes Master feel better. Will make Master feel more important, but may react poorly if you ever let the cat out of the bag.
[X] The Whole Truth. You have no idea what's coming, just that without you here her death would be a certainty. Her confidence in you might take a hit, but her trust in you would rise a great deal.

Don't care if she likes us, we need to make sure that she jumps without asking how high when we tell her to.
Anything less could mean her unfortunate demise.

After that's established, then we can try to get all chummy.
Survival first, friendship second.

 

[Biigoh]

[X] The Partner: Master could really use a friend right now. This option means that Master is less likely to obey you, but more likely to trust. Bonds of friendship such as these are nearly impossible to break.
[X] The Whole Truth. You're a cosmic entity on your first job, and she was the hand's down hardest case you could have taken. Kinda harsh, but nothing but the truth. Subject to awe/intimidation if you meet the muster, disdain or not being taken seriously if you don't.
[X] The Whole Truth. You have no idea what's coming, just that without you here her death would be a certainty. Her confidence in you might take a hit, but her trust in you would rise a great deal.

 

[MrGazzer]

[X] Plan Bii.

 

[redaeth]

[X] Plan Bii.

Click to shrink...

I'm insulted. That was MY plan first.

 

[MrGazzer]

I'm insulted. That was MY plan first.

Click to shrink...

Don't be silly, there is always a Plan Bii.

 

[kinglugia]

[X] The Partner: Master could really use a friend right now. This option means that Master is less likely to obey you, but more likely to trust. Bonds of friendship such as these are nearly impossible to break.
[X] The Whole Truth. You're a cosmic entity on your first job, and she was the hand's down hardest case you could have taken. Kinda harsh, but nothing but the truth. Subject to awe/intimidation if you meet the muster, disdain or not being taken seriously if you don't.
[X] The Whole Truth. You have no idea what's coming, just that without you here her death would be a certainty. Her confidence in you might take a hit, but her trust in you would rise a great deal.
...Don't you mean Plan B?

 

[Bloodshifter]

[X]Plan Redaeth

 

[drake_azathoth]

[X] The Partner: Master could really use a friend right now. This option means that Master is less likely to obey you, but more likely to trust. Bonds of friendship such as these are nearly impossible to break.
[X] The Whole Truth. You're a cosmic entity on your first job, and she was the hand's down hardest case you could have taken. Kinda harsh, but nothing but the truth. Subject to awe/intimidation if you meet the muster, disdain or not being taken seriously if you don't.
[X] The Whole Truth. You have no idea what's coming, just that without you here her death would be a certainty. Her confidence in you might take a hit, but her trust in you would rise a great deal.
[X] Yes, use the key.

 

[Malcolmo]

[X] The Partner: Master could really use a friend right now. This option means that Master is less likely to obey you, but more likely to trust. Bonds of friendship such as these are nearly impossible to break.
[X] The Whole Truth. You're a cosmic entity on your first job, and she was the hand's down hardest case you could have taken. Kinda harsh, but nothing but the truth. Subject to awe/intimidation if you meet the muster, disdain or not being taken seriously if you don't.
[X] The Whole Truth. You have no idea what's coming, just that without you here her death would be a certainty. Her confidence in you might take a hit, but her trust in you would rise a great deal.
[X] Yes.

 

[Biigoh]

[embed=425,349]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KphBM5W6R8c[/embed]

^_^

 

[Vindictus]

[X] Plan not-Bii

 

[Guile]

[X] The Partner: Master could really use a friend right now. This option means that Master is less likely to obey you, but more likely to trust. Bonds of friendship such as these are nearly impossible to break.

Telling Master About Your Mission
[X] Lie. Lie a lot. You are a dab hand at the Magical Familiar thing, she should be grateful to have you.

Warning Master About The Danger
[X] Danger's coming! But trust in me, girl, and I won't steer you wrong.

 

[Varano]

[X] The Boss: Establish yourself as being in charge. Master is more likely to do what you say, but less likely to open up socially.
[X] Most of the Truth. You're a magical familiar, and she was chosen to be your Master. Omit the little details, like the whos and the whys. Still obviously outside of setting context, but makes Master feel better. Will make Master feel more important, but may react poorly if you ever let the cat out of the bag.
[X] The Whole Truth. You have no idea what's coming, just that without you here her death would be a certainty. Her confidence in you might take a hit, but her trust in you would rise a great deal.

 

[Darik29]

[X] Plan Bii

Because Plan Bii.

 

[Malcolmo]

Uh guys, you do realize we also need to vote on whether or not to use the key this turn.

 

[redaeth]

Uh guys, you do realize we also need to vote on whether or not to use the key this turn.

Click to shrink...

Must have been added after I voted.

[X] No
Reasoning: We just lumped lots of information on the poor girl. Lets give it a little time so she can adjust.

 

[Malcolmo]

Personally I'd rather we asked her if she wanted to do it.

 

[drake_azathoth]

Must have been added after I voted.

[X] No
Reasoning: We just lumped lots of information on the poor girl. Lets give it a little time so she can adjust.

Click to shrink...

Superb Luck only lasts 2 turns. If we use the key this turn, the best possible result will occur- so I'd say it's worth it. Each turn is a decent amount of time anyways, I think, so it's not strange to have them learn THE TRUTH and then shoo them into the mansion. Plus, with a shut-in, if we give them a chance to say no and not use the mansion they might try to worm out of it. Best to get them used to it in the first two turns.

 

[Vindictus]

[X] Yes, use the key

I almost forgot that 'Superb Luck' won. That makes the 'Truthteller' route best, because Master will have the best possible reaction to learning these things now, and also means that taking the first two turns to grind as many levels as we can is going to be a good idea.

 

[Jans]

At work on lunch so I won't be around for real posting for a few hours yet.

Yes the key question was added slightly after the initial post, I had forgotten about it. ^^;

There is also the augury question that you have as an active power.

 

[Emral282]

[X] The Partner
[X] The Whole Truth
[X] The Whole Truth
[X] Use the Key