Shadow Gaiden (Grave) GM'd by Maf

[Mamono Assault Force]

Re: Shadow Gaiden (Grave) GM'd by Maf

Status:

Spoiler

Iri: HP=41/41, PP=50/50, EP=83/83 ; Fine

(Iri cools down after a moment of rest from pleasure. PP Max'd)

Hank laughed as she asked her questions. "The who and why are never important, kid. What really matters is how much you can get out of it. If someone is wanted dead, anyone will tell a naive fool anything they wanna hear in order to get the deed done. That's why the who and why don't matter. If you're in the business of killin' you will kill plenty of people without knowin' who they are. So get that thought process outta yer head now, and accept the fact that to kill is to be a murderer. To kill in anything but self-defense is evil, and to kill, and enjoy it, is most certainly evil~" Hank cooed with a wide grin.

"Did that make ya get cold feet? Decide killin' isn't your cup of tea? Did the cricket in your mind callin' itself yer conscience convince ya not to be like me?" he chuckled. "Decide now, cuz I'm gonna be killin' people who are wanted dead, and I don't collect nametags."

 

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Re: Shadow Gaiden (Grave) GM'd by Maf

Iri paused as Hank's words sank in. His speech, though maybe a little crude, was suprisingly well-thought-out. And amoral. Completely amoral. That being said, it seemed that the man was well aware of his own nature. And giving her a chance to not go the same way. The girl swallowed the last of her meat as she thought about his proposition. On one hand, Hank mentioned his last job, or at least one of his jobs involved taking out a drug den, so his targets did include criminals. That being said, there was no guarantee that all of his targets were guilty, or that killing them was the right thing. Hell, he explicitly said it wasn't. The Anudorian didn't like the sound of getting herself involved in something like that.

Besides, there was also the matter of her own goal. While working with Hank could potentially get her acquainted with someone who might know something, there was nothing to guarantee that. Plus, the way he spoke of his job suggested he didn't care much for investigation. Hell, the job could hurt her chances even more than help. With a sigh, Iri shook her head. "The way you put it... No, I don't want to do it. I'd rather not go into something I'll end up regretting even more later."

 

[Mamono Assault Force]

Re: Shadow Gaiden (Grave) GM'd by Maf

Status:

Spoiler

Iri: HP=41/41, PP=50/50, EP=83/83 ; Fine

"Whatever, suit yerself." Hank shrugged. "If'n yer such a goodie two-shoes anyhow, why the fuck did you come to Acheron? This place ain't for squeamish types like you. There's sex, rape, murder, and all kinds of bad shit happenin on the side lines while the leaders 'round here try to keep the peace. Hell, woman, yer lucky you ended up with me rather than someone who'd treat ya far worse. I may be one of the worst human beings this side of Badaria, but I just so happen to have two things I love in this world. Murder and women. So I ain't so inclined to hurt ya unless you push it." he chuckled. "You ought to get the hell out of here, that's my advice."

 

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Re: Shadow Gaiden (Grave) GM'd by Maf

Iri eyed Hank, wondering how to respond to the man's words. He had a point, she couldn't deny that. At the same time, however, she was out of options. There were no trails for her to follow. "Look. A couple years ago, I was just another girl living in the desert. Then I found some strange, black stone that ended up giving me power to use shadows as a weapon and armor - literally." The girl explained. "The thing is, when I touched the stone, I heard a voice calling out to me. A woman, saying that she'd watch my progress or something like that. I've been trying to find something, anything that'd let me figure out what the Hell that stone was or maybe even locate that woman. It had to be something demonic, and all I've managed to learn was that if you want demons, you go here. Not like I've got anything else left to do."

 

[Mamono Assault Force]

Re: Shadow Gaiden (Grave) GM'd by Maf

Status:

Spoiler

Iri: HP=41/41, PP=50/50, EP=83/83 ; Fine

"Yeah, well, I don't know how to help ya with that. Sounds like yer one of those possessed people." he stated a guess. "If'n you want help with that, you can try to find some help around town. Good luck with that though girl. Lot of folk around here who'll take advantage of ya. And if you up and vanish, no way in Hell I'm gonna tear this city apart lookin' fer ya. I'll just leave your description with the security folk and hope fer the best since they can do that shit better than me." he stated.

"Anyway, I'm off to get myself a job." he said, finishing his breakfast and walking out the door. "If ya change yer mind, you can earn yer keep helpin' me. Otherwise... Well, do some chores, or wait for me here without clothes~ However you wanna earn yer keep." he chuckled, before vanishing out of sight and closing the old door.

 

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Re: Shadow Gaiden (Grave) GM'd by Maf

Watching Hank go, Iri let out a sigh before collecting the plates and washing them. She briefly wondered whether she should reconsider her earlier choice, but in the end she wasn't quite convinced a career in assassination was something she'd like to do. As such, she opted to see if there were any chores she could help with for today. And Hell, maybe she could try to find and get to know that succubus and lamia that lived here as well? Maybe they'd be able to tell the girl more about Acheron and Hank. Right now, she just didn't know enough to form a complete opinion.

 

[Mamono Assault Force]

Re: Shadow Gaiden (Grave) GM'd by Maf

While doing some chores, Iri was able to gather some information about Hank from the various individuals about the house. He put action before thought, though he's not entirely thoughtless. The general consensus around was that Hank was a psychopathic and perverted maniac who seemed just human and rational enough to be around without fearing for your life, provided he wasn't hunting you that is. Also a man of his word, a strange man to have a sense of honor while still being so bloodthirsty, so if Hank promised Iri a place to stay, then he meant it. In addition, part of the reason she was allowed to stay was due to the fact that he learned Iri went into Heat sometimes. Since he liked her, he was eager to satisfy her lust whenever it came up. The goblins welcomed Iri as one of their own, another female to add to the population of the parties Hank held whenever he had extra dosh to spend on alcohol and gratuitous amounts of food.

Still, Hank wasn't irresponsible, he was trying to fix this place up, having just situated himself a week ago. The lamia said he used to have nowhere to sleep, often choosing to sleep in the streets or in the wilderness. She went on to say that such was why he thought the bed alone was good for Iri. It was more than he usually ever had.

Other than that, most women here didn't know too much about Acheron other than it's a cesspool of mutants and demons of all different kinds, and it was the kind of place where Hank fit in. There was a martial arena and various places who were always hiring people willing to risk their lives, as well as a few possible other job opportunities on the side that might exist.

As far as her main reason for being here, no one in the house knew where Iri could turn to in order to figure things out. Hank was the only one with contacts in the city. The goblins said they were criminals hiding out and making drugs before Hank busted in, killed the ones who owned the place and their chieftain, and actually fucked the succubus into submission, who was feeding off the goblins there. Which may surprise Iri that a human made a succubus who was ALSO a demon, his bitch. Another insight to the kind of person Hank was.

 

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Iri mused on what she was told as she did her part to make this place a bit more liveable. Hank was, as far as she could tell, most likely insane. Functional, but insane. And seemed to be a decent person under all that, which actually made things quite convenient for her. She had a free (well, almost free) room, bed and food to feed herself with. The only problem was that Acheron was unfamiliar territory and she was likely to get into trouble, especially since she had no idea where to look for the information she wanted. While the tolerance the demons seemed to favor had it's upsides, there were quite a few downsides to it as well. The relatively loose norms were a good enviroment for those less moral to thrive in. The girl would have to tread carefully.

Thinking on her issues brought Hank to Iri's mind again. The way she saw it, she'd have a much easier time hunting for information if she had either money to buy the intel with or made a name for herself, enough fame to ensure that someone would try to gain favors with her. Or alternatively, stick with someone who already had contacts established. All three options suggested that sticking with Hank was likely the safest way of doing so, and it's not like she'd be able to avoid violence. The man seemed to be right about one thing - based on the number of places hiring people willing to fight and put their lives on the line, life in Acheron required that you play hard. Sighing, she decided to speak about things with him again once he got back. For all of his faults, at least he was more trustworthy than the demons.

 

[Mamono Assault Force]

Re: Shadow Gaiden (Grave) GM'd by Maf

Status:

Spoiler

Iri: HP=41/41, PP=50/50, EP=83/83 ; Fine

Waiting, and doing chores around the house, Iri would find the hour grow late, and Hank still not making his return. The goblins and other haremettes that Hank had began to voice their concern, as he usually returned before dark. Once night finally fell, it became the general opinion that Hank must have gotten held up somewhere. However, the goblins, lamia and succubus looked none too concerned. They still had a place to stay, and Hank vanishing just meant they had to get food from somewhere else. Life in the house looked quite ready to move on without him, leaving Iri as possibly the only one who might care, for her own reasons.

 

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Iri was nonplussed. Sure, she was a little concerned about Hank, but not overmuch. She didn't know him enough to care about the man in any meaningful fashion. However, she did feel she owed him for his help. And besides, she needed to go out sometime anyway to do her own thing. While it was possible that he was simply late, considering the dangerous nature of his job it was equally plausible that he got into trouble. And with a sigh, the young girl decided that someone better investigate. Gathering her equipment, what little she had, the Anudorian set out to look for the killer. And while the streets of Acheron were a dangerous place, probably even more so after sunset, she was also at her most dangerous in the dark.

 

[Mamono Assault Force]

Re: Shadow Gaiden (Grave) GM'd by Maf

Status:

Spoiler

Iri: HP=41/41, PP=50/50, EP=83/83 ; Fine

Making her way out onto the streets, Iri chose to ask around to see if anyone knew the whereabouts of Hank. As it turned out, a lot of the women of Acheron knew about Hank, and almost just as many didn't really like him and his sexual advances. Though there were also plenty who didn't know where he was currently, but also seemed to like him. One such a woman, an oni, was walking through the streets and stated that she saw him go into an agency that does contracts for people, and sends out their mercenaries to do dangerous jobs. With directions in hand, Iri would go there, and find a witch over the counter, hat and all. She seemed rather sly in appearance, and given her hat, no doubt was a mortal enemy of Hank. It was easy enough to be told where he went though. One simple inquiry and the witch would direct Iri's attention to an abandoned part of Acheron where criminals tended to reside. "He was hunting a group of kidnappers there. Good luck~" the witch would bid Iri farewell.

The only thing that the contractors knew was that the group in question was a collection of demons and succubi, all male, who were no doubt kidnapping people to absorb their energy in addition to robbing them and satisfying their sadistic lusts on them. Since they had no indication of where their hideout would be, it meant that Iri would have to hunt down their location and possibly find Hank along the way. "Just remember, it's dangerous for girls like you out there~" she left Iri with her own warning.

 

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Iri sighed as she surveyed the abandoned part of town. She came here after leaving the mercenary agency, lacking any other trail. The problem was, she had little idea about what to do next. This wasn't something she was particularly good at, tracking and searching. Especially in a city. Still, she had no other idea than to take a look around. From what she gathered, the group she was looking for had to be at least a few demons strong. Considering it didn't get stamped out yet and managed to likely give Hank trouble, it was likely much stronger than that, though. Sighing, the girl reached into herself and drew upon her powers, covering herself in an armor of shadows as she moved into the district. A group that large had to have a base somewhere, a place that was big enough for them to live in, store whatever they needed and provide a room or two to keep captives in. There could be only a limited number of buildings that filled such criteria while being defensible enough or inconspicuous enough.

As Iri searched, keeping to the shadows and taking advantage of her ability to see in the dark at first, then going airborne once night fell completely, her thoughts turned to Hank once more. He was odd, bloodthirsty, and likely had a habit of hitting on anything that was female, pretty and had a pulse. Altough she wasn't sure whether that last one would be much of a barrier to him. She was also somewhat worried about the state she'd find him in, considering the group he was hunting was apparently all male. Even if some of them were gay or bi, he likely would object to whatever they were trying to do to him, violently. That's why she was, aside of a potential base, also looking for signs of recent fights. While there was also the option of looking for the closest random criminal, asking questions and moving on to the next until she got the answers she wanted, that was risky and unlikely to get any results. So she was stuck with searching on her own.

[Dark Armor: 4(X) + 3(Phasing) + 3(Wings)]

 

[Mamono Assault Force]

Re: Shadow Gaiden (Grave) GM'd by Maf

Status:

Spoiler

Iri: HP=41/41, PP=50/50, EP=73/83 ; Fine

Rolls:

Spoiler

Stealth: ?
Perception: Success

Iri, searching at first by air, found that after fifteen minutes, the city just started looking the same all over. So, she chose to land, and search not in the streets, but from rooftop to rooftop, searching for signs of activity. Choosing this method of searching, Iri did quickly come upon sounds of activity while searching. She stood on a two story house that seemed to belong once to a middle class citizen. Inside, she heard copious amounts of sex. Doing as she intended and investigating, Iri found the second floor to be absolutely lively while the lower floor less so. Phasing in through the wall, Iri came into a small bedroom, silently finding herself in the corner of the room in the dark. In the room was just two people. A human looking white skinned man on top of a similarly human looking woman. She was on her back, her legs in the air as the man drilled downwards into her pussy with animalistic passion. They were both facing away from Iri, allowing Iri to see his nine inch cock vanishing in and out of her, and his slightly inflated balls slapping against her ass as copious amounts of love juices leaked from her body.

Across the room was a door leading out of the room.

 

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Re: Shadow Gaiden (Grave) GM'd by Maf

Iri stared at the scene in front of her for a moment. She wasn't suprised by it, to be honest. She was, however, wondering if she got the right place at all. The two people fucking didn't look demonic at all, which at first made her think she found the wrong criminals. Then it occured to her they could be simply human-looking succubi or something. Turning away from the fucking pair, the girl considered her course of action. She could continue through the room or find another entry point. Both actions had their own risks associated with them. The pair seemed to not notice her, but that could change all to easily. The other option wasn't guaranteed to work. Gathering her wits, Iri decided not to waste time and move on from here. Briefly using her powers to teleport through the shadows in the room and reach the door silently, she moved to creep outside and continue the investigation.

(Shadowstalker, ho! - 5 EP)

 

[Mamono Assault Force]

Re: Shadow Gaiden (Grave) GM'd by Maf

Status:

Spoiler

Iri: HP=41/41, PP=50/50, EP=68/83 ; Fine, Dark Armorx4

Rolls

Spoiler

Stealth: ?
Perception: Success

Creeping through the dark and using her power to stalk through the room to the door, the pair still didn't seem to notice her reappear and make her way through the door. Upon moving through the door, Iri found herself in a long hallway. The sounds of sex echoed throughout the hallway here too. There was someone walking the hallway too, nearly bumping into Iri if she didn't retreat back into the open room. He was a tall fellow with bulging muscles and absolutely not a single thread on his body, and a long and thick cock dangling limply from his crotch. He had horns on his head, and an inhumane face not unlike that of a horse.

 

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Iri scuttled back quickly to avoid the strange man. He was, without a doubt, a demon. Or something, anyway. Thankfully she still had some room to pull back and on top of that, she could simply go through closed doors if she had to. Ignoring the sounds of various nighttime activities going on, she simply waited for the tall being to pass, only looking at him once his back was turned to her to see where he was going. While her powers gave her many kinds of advantages in a fight, she didn't fancy getting up close and personal with someone that big and musclebound.

 

[Mamono Assault Force]

Re: Shadow Gaiden (Grave) GM'd by Maf

Status:

Spoiler

Iri: HP=41/41, PP=50/50, EP=68/83 ; Fine, Dark Armorx4

Rolls

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Stealth: ?
Perception: Success

Watching the man, he went down the hallway, and up a set of stairs leading up to the source of the intense sounds of an orgy above.

 

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Re: Shadow Gaiden (Grave) GM'd by Maf

This wasn't that suprising, Iri had to admit. Considering his state of undress, he was obviously about to engage in sex with someone or already did that. Possibly both. With that little problem out of the way, Iri continued her search. First, she wanted to confirm whether this was the kidnapping ring. While it was entirely possible that all the kidnapped people were now being fucked, she'd rather not go into the middle of a large orgy just yet. Instead, she decided to search the areas that were clear of activity, to get some ideas as to what exactly this place was supposed to be. Maybe there'd be cells or something around here? In the basement, assuming there was one, perhaps?

 

[Mamono Assault Force]

Re: Shadow Gaiden (Grave) GM'd by Maf

Status:

Spoiler

Iri: HP=41/41, PP=50/50, EP=68/83 ; Fine, Dark Armorx4, grappled

Rolls

Spoiler

Stealth: Failure
Perception: Failure

Iri began to search the rooms to try and learn more about this place. She found an empty room with a basic bed and not much else in it other than a couch and a window. The bed had metal bars from the frame coming up and around, in addition to handcuffs available and various sex toys laying around. While searching around, Iri didn't notice someone coming in behind her. Or rather, two people coming in behind her. Without notice or warning, a large and round fellow grabbed her from behind. He was easily larger than her on both size and width. He was also quite happy to grope her small breasts and run a hand down, which slipped under her dark armor to begin touching at her pussy. "An anudorian beauty! I'll take this one!" he declared.

A figure in black cloth wrappings that hid his face held up a crystal that let out a shine of light stood behind the large man, casting away the darkness in the room. "She's one of the new girls, this room was usually empty." the man explained. "Do you want the light or no?" he asked.

"Leave it, I want to see her flesh~" he said, before the man left the light in the room and Iri alone with the fat man, who Iri would see was a fat looking merchant seemingly doing things he was not supposed to be. "I'll pay fifty for you! How does that sound?" the man asked, licking Iri's cheek, pushing her towards the bed and it's handcuffs.

 

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Re: Shadow Gaiden (Grave) GM'd by Maf

Examining the room she was in, Iri began to realize what this place was. A brothel of some sort, one of dubious legality considering it's location. One that dealt in slaves, perhaps? She didn't have much time to ponder this before she was suddenly grabbed and fondled. The girl nearly jumped out of her skin, her first instinct being to fight back. Only to freeze as she heard what exactly the two men were saying. Were they stupid? She was clad in a winged horrorshow of an ephemeral armament and they thought she was a new whore? Either the two were particularly dim, she was incredibly lucky in her misfortune or they caught onto her and for some reason didn't care to react like she'd expect them to... Yet. Or maybe, just maybe, this was normal enough in this place not to merit a reaction.

Iri had to make a quick decision. The man was thinking she was just a prostitute and he really wanted to fuck her. She could attack and maybe knock him out, but she'd cause a big mess if she did so. On the other hand, playing along likely meant being bound and fucked hard by the fat merchant. After a second of indecision, the girl dispelled her armor, carefully hiding her feelings of revulsion as she smiled at the man. "Sure, sounds good." The Anudorian replied. Much as she hated to do this, it was better if they were thinking she was one of the local sluts than an intruder. Even if it did mean whoring herself out to some bastard who fancied her tanned ass and tits.