I was going to update Till My Last Breath First before this guy, but I ran out of steam mid-chapter. So why keep you all in suspense till then?

You all know the drill, the winning vote...

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[X] Honestly I'm pretty sure the challenge can end if one of us just surrenders so how about I try to convince you with words? So, the only thing this Wu does is let you see far away. It's basically a magical super telescope. So since it's not dangerous, how about we agree to a tie, you test it and when you see it's harmless you just hand it back? Since you have no reason to actually keep it.
-[X] Also, I'm not actually wearing white face paint, I just don't go out much. So that honestly hurt my feelings.
-[X] And riding around in robots doesnt mean I'm evil. It means I'm rich, and brilliant for inventing them.

And the disclaimer goes here. I swear I own nothing, not the place, time, or setting of this writing. What I DO own are means by which generous people can help and support a young man if they should choose. Available here and here, or my profile for those curious.

Oh, and some actual news on the bottom of this one for once. Neat.

Now let's see how purdy we can talk.

Start the Chapter? I CAN'T HEAR YOU!

Welp, here you were in a mystical contest over what amounted to a hyper-telescope, bound by a yo-yo string and held in the grip of an adorable girl who was FAR stronger and dexterous than someone her age or size should be capable of.

'Yep, that sounds about par for the course.' You thought as you sucked in your teeth, trying to think of either truths and lies you could mix to get you unbound or maybe even win if you played it right.

"Honestly, I'm PRETTY SURE the challenge ends if one of us just surrenders, so maybe I can convince you with my words? The Wu is basically just a telescope that runs off body-magic or whatever from what I've gathered. Since it's not actually that dangerous, we could call it a tie, and you could see just how non-dangerous it is before I go home with it? Hopefully? Please?" You kind of squeaked at the end as you kept sight of your captors unamused face. You wanted to make a joke about your paleness, but it felt like it'd do more damage than help at the moment.

After another few seconds, Lady Bondage finally spoke again, along with a hefty sigh.

"Wow, you are not prepared AT ALL with this. Alright, if a surrender will call this off, say it. That way I can see just how much of a 'non-danger' this DIMENSION CREATING MAGICAL ITEM can be. Then we can decide, like reasonable people, if its okay to let you have it. Does that sound like a good idea?"

Well shit, that flew right back in your face. Uhhhhh...

[] JACKBOTS, ATTACK Oh Wait, those got destroyed...

[] Fine, I guess... (Surrender, place yourself at the mercy of the Girl in Red, Lose your first Showdown)

[] POCKET HAND! Try and break free with the Third-Arm Sash!

[] AWAY WE GO! Try and activate your Jet-Pack and blast into the sky! She can't hold on forever!

[] HEY LOOK, A DISTRACTION!
-Write-In what

CHOOSE 1 OF THE ABOVE

"And I still stand by that flying around on robots doesn't make me Evil, just brilliant and rich enough to do it, ya'know?"

'Well then blame that decision on your fashion, objectives, and willingness to destroy public property for goals that benefit only one party. I personally suggest brighter colors to try and minimize this from happening again.

END OF CHAPTER

It was a shorter one, yeah, but you kind of wrote me into a corner. Way to suggest to the girl who literally has us tied up that a surrender can end this whole fustercluck. Very Big Brain move.

Also, picture us from another persons point of view. A pair of white-faced, red-headed kids with spiral goggles and torn-black coats flying around on Bronze robots with blades for fingers, wherein upon entering a public park and meeting a guy hanging in a tree, the two kids fuse together into one kid and ask if they're related. I shouldn't need to count how many red flags were raised in these last few chapters.

On the plus side though, the Monks rolled ABYSMALLY. They're currently in Spain living it up while Clay try's to smuggle some bulls back with him.

On the other side of rolls though, I also have a question for you all. Should I make the rolls we need or go against visible in the chapter? I notice it in most Quests and it can lead to a lot of fun, as well as seeing what alternate routes could have happened as they come. what do you all think then?

[] Keep it a Secret, Show only results

[] SHOW THE WORLD, The rattling behind your Brain.

One or the other Folks. Hope this makes up for the short section.