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Title: [Bounty Project Chapter 14]
Post by: ProfesseurRenard on March 12, 2026, 12:27:19 AM
14-01 - The Petitioning

Seems even in the world of 'Cubi, we get telecom companies engaged in skulduggery.
Title: Re: [Bounty Project Chapter 14]
Post by: Starcat5 on March 17, 2026, 12:12:39 PM
14-02 - Petitioning is closed indefinitely

To be fair to the viscus little wench, she is the kind of ruler who will personally get her hands dirty to get what she wants. Unfortunately, what she wants is to be a bloodthirsty serial killer, and to make the whole world her personal playground. :kruger
Title: Re: [Bounty Project Chapter 14]
Post by: Merlin on March 18, 2026, 06:41:21 AM
i still stan our murderous lady
Title: Re: [Bounty Project Chapter 14]
Post by: ProfesseurRenard on March 18, 2026, 11:40:14 PM
May the guard who was slain in the process of this attempted assassination find some measure of rest.
Title: Re: [Bounty Project Chapter 14]
Post by: ProfesseurRenard on March 26, 2026, 06:57:18 AM
14-03 - Oh dear

Can't be easy for a Captain of the King's Guard to witness his king [spoiler]seemingly[/spoiler] slain, particularly in such a manner.
Title: Re: [Bounty Project Chapter 14]
Post by: Raskahn on March 26, 2026, 06:17:19 PM
Hoo boy, I can only say that she deserves everything that coming to her.
Title: Re: [Bounty Project Chapter 14]
Post by: ProfesseurRenard on March 26, 2026, 11:02:11 PM
Quote from: Raskahn on March 26, 2026, 06:17:19 PMHoo boy, I can only say that she deserves everything that coming to her.

No arguments from me.
Title: Re: [Bounty Project Chapter 14]
Post by: Merlin on March 27, 2026, 02:45:26 AM
Quote from: ProfesseurRenard on March 18, 2026, 11:40:14 PMMay the guard who was slain in the process of this attempted assassination find some measure of rest.

sierra's dad (the rabbit who is trying to open the door in the newest) is extremely lucky that he's not the one who got murdered because he's usually in the throne room and lort it was tempting
Title: Re: [Bounty Project Chapter 14]
Post by: Tapewolf on March 31, 2026, 11:03:31 AM
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Title: Re: [Bounty Project Chapter 14]
Post by: ProfesseurRenard on April 01, 2026, 10:54:25 PM
14-04 - Didn't specify which queen

Ooh boy. Didn't anticipate that, did you, Featherstone?

Also, it was amusing to see Quirk in her place in the April Fool version.
Title: Re: [Bounty Project Chapter 14]
Post by: Starcat5 on April 02, 2026, 03:46:27 AM
This wench didn't realize that she wasn't playing Chess. Taking out the King isn't going to win her the game.

...didn't she bother getting proper intel beyond the kill mission? I mean, it isn't like her several-generations-removed great grand aunt was an unknown factor. Seriously, how narrow was her tunnel vision that she missed an ENTIRE MONARCH?!?  :erk
Title: Re: [Bounty Project Chapter 14]
Post by: Tapewolf on April 02, 2026, 04:11:51 AM
Yeah, her plan was to hunt down Admaria later just to be sure.  It's unclear how her intel got so garbled, but Fairwater's preference for other guys has clearly made her assume that he would not be sharing power with someone of the opposite sex.
It is possible that Admaria stays in the background for the most part and Featherstone's spies missed her, or missed her significance.
Title: Re: [Bounty Project Chapter 14]
Post by: ProfesseurRenard on April 09, 2026, 12:44:44 AM
14-05 - I don't think Admaria likes her very much

"Off-of-body experience", that's a good one! Mind if I borrow it sometime?

Also, Fairwater's eldest prince seems quite a handsome lad.
Title: Re: [Bounty Project Chapter 14]
Post by: Tapewolf on April 09, 2026, 04:16:03 AM
Quote from: ProfesseurRenard on April 09, 2026, 12:44:44 AM14-05 - I don't think Admaria likes her very much

"Off-of-body experience", that's a good one! Mind if I borrow it sometime?

Also, Fairwater's eldest prince seems quite a handsome lad.

I wanted to use that for a long time before Admaria gave me the chance.  I have no problem if people want to borrow it.

The prince is all Merlin's work, I don't think I had any description of him ever.
Title: Re: [Bounty Project Chapter 14]
Post by: ProfesseurRenard on April 15, 2026, 11:49:18 PM
14-06 - Talking Heads

I'd ask how Fairwater is speaking without an air supply to his truncated larynx, but I suspect the answer would be along the lines of "'Cubi magic, laddie".
Title: Re: [Bounty Project Chapter 14]
Post by: AmigaDragon on April 18, 2026, 11:42:58 AM
Quote from: ProfesseurRenard on April 15, 2026, 11:49:18 PM...along the lines of "'Cubi magic, laddie".
And prepared ahead of her arrival. Was it cast specifically for her or just a general daily precaution?
Title: Re: [Bounty Project Chapter 14]
Post by: Tapewolf on April 18, 2026, 07:01:42 PM
Quote from: AmigaDragon on April 18, 2026, 11:42:58 AMAnd prepared ahead of her arrival. Was it cast specifically for her or just a general daily precaution?

What was done, was done on the expectation that Featherstone might try something given what Ben and Daniel had learned.
Title: Re: [Bounty Project Chapter 14]
Post by: AmigaDragon on April 19, 2026, 12:07:11 AM
I'm thinking it could even be an illusion that she beheaded.
Title: Re: [Bounty Project Chapter 14]
Post by: Merlin on April 19, 2026, 12:53:46 AM
Quote from: ProfesseurRenard on April 15, 2026, 11:49:18 PM14-06 - Talking Heads

I'd ask how Fairwater is speaking without an air supply to his truncated larynx, but I suspect the answer would be along the lines of "'Cubi magic, laddie".

it's much less dramatic when it's just a bunch of wheezing noises

but im sure he can shapeshift his way out of that situation
Title: Re: [Bounty Project Chapter 14]
Post by: ProfesseurRenard on April 30, 2026, 12:10:29 AM
14-07 - Losing someone else's head

Very impressive, using your headwings to imitate taking a bow. Kudos to Merlin on the excellent illustration.