King's Mulligan [Interactive Project]

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Tiles: I…

You go for a hug. Partially because you need it….

And partially because you can’t look him in the eyes with what you’re about to confirm to him.

Tiles: It’s good to see you again.

His face slowly turns solemn.  You don’t have the heart to tell him but.. A look at him makes it clear he’s pieced it together.

Jackie: Ah, you mean… I see…

Tiles: You didn’t make it out Jackie… This is some sort of sorcery, brings back the lost..

Tiles: Loved ones… and well…

Tiles: I’m sorry just…

Jackie: You’re okay… I’m just glad you made it out after all that…

Jackie: Grown up and everything.. And a knight?

Tiles: Mmhmm?

Jackie:  Guessing that explains the cracked mandible…

Tiles: Just a run in with the squads, you know how the crown is…

Jackie: Know how it is, got no love for them.

Tiles: Mm..

You bury your face in the shoulder of his jacket.

Jackie: Tutor? You okay?

Tiles: I need a big favor… massive one.

Jackie: Go ahead.

Tiles: Old piece you used to play? That battle tune you’d been working on? Know you never got to finish it but….

Tiles: Think it’d help me right now.

Jackie: Easy…

He digs through his pockets and pulls out a harmonica, one very well loved that showed signs of many years of use.

Tiles: Amazed that carried over with you..

Jackie: Lord must’ve known I’d need it again. You ready?

Tiles: Mm…

 

With just a moment to prep plays with all he’s got…

It’s like he never left…

If only for a moment, it’s the peace you need.

He reaches that same point as always, never really knowing how to wrap it up.

With a slick bit of work, he improvises a little something.

It’s rough, and you know he’ll be wanting to tinker more later but you can’t help admire it.

Takes a moment to catch his breath.

You break the silence.

Tiles: Thank you… for everything.

Jackie: Not really a big deal…

Jackie: Just glad to see you all grown up. Mum would’ve been proud…

Tiles: I hope so. I have a fight ahead of me.. One that I’d like your help in.

Jackie: Want me to teach someone a lesson?

Tiles: Something like that, a bounty to capture. Someone the crown wouldn’t appreciate slipping out of their grasp.

Jackie: Know I’m always good for that, point me at them.

The world around you twists, battlefield forming. A fog of war barely hides your opposition in the shadows.

You feel a voice echo….

*To bring back into the world one who’s long gone, a contract must be made…*

*A task to be done, a job to be paid…*

*Your ally’s heart is strong, but their form lacks bite.*

*Give them your blessing, aid them good knight..*




Anura: Gonna need a little input, if you don’t mind.

Anura: Job system applies to anyone who joins your party, even if only temporarily.

Anura: Current jobs taken are as follows.

EXECUTIONER (Tiles)

COMEDIAN (Gallows)

COURIER (Courier)

SPELLSMITH (Creme)

BUTCHER (Motley)

Anura: Play to their strengths, bless them with the following.

JOB NAME:

TOOL OF CHOICE:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

PERSONAL STRENGTH

PERSONAL WEAKNESS:

MAJOR TAROT ARCANA:

FAVORITE FOODS: