Jojo's Bizarre Grail War Part 4 : A Z-Machine Adventure

[Hello Purvis]

> "I understand. Archer's no slouch, so be ready for a challenge."

>"Oh, I do love a good challenge," he says, giving you a toothy grin you've seen in political cartoons in your history texts. "But I'll have you know that I'm no brute, once you've realized your outmatched, I'll accept your surrender just the same."

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[Stuffman]

> "I appreciate it. Let your associate know I'll extend them the same courtesy."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I appreciate it. Let your associate know I'll extend them the same courtesy."

>He chuckles. "Of course, of course. I do need you to understand, however, that you are making a mistake."

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[Stuffman]

> "Everyone makes mistakes. But we can't let that stop us from trying, can we?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Everyone makes mistakes. But we can't let that stop us from trying, can we?"

>He grins again. "Young Miss, I'll have you know I told H.G. Wells that very thing. You would have gotten on my with daughter!"

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[Stuffman]

> "Alice, wasn't it? I think I would've too."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Alice, wasn't it? I think I would've too."

>"The very same," he says, Then he stands. "I'll be sure to let Molly know about your decision in full detail." He tips his hat, and says, "Thank you for your time. Good day to you both."

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[Stuffman]

> "Nice meeting you. Goodbye."
> Wait for him to step out the door, then lean over and groan quietly to Archer "We are so screwed!"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Nice meeting you. Goodbye."
> Wait for him to step out the door, then lean over and groan quietly to Archer "We are so screwed!"

>"What's wrong?" Archer says.

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[Stuffman]

> "Imagine having another round with Explorer, except this time he can use anything as a weapon and he's got no issue with killing me!!"
> "This is the first time I think the fight's not really in your favor. We're gonna need to go in with some kind of edge if we're gonna beat him."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Imagine having another round with Explorer, except this time he can use anything as a weapon and he's got no issue with killing me!!"
> "This is the first time I think the fight's not really in your favor. We're gonna need to go in with some kind of edge if we're gonna beat him."

>Archer nods. "Really? He seems even less likely to kill you than Explorer," she says. "And, he really didn't want to do it, from what I remember."

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[Stuffman]

> "He said no mercy!!"
> "Agh, look, let's just go over his abilities..."
> Switch to sending, and go over his information with Archer.

[Hello Purvis]

> "He said no mercy!!"
> "Agh, look, let's just go over his abilities..."
> Switch to sending, and go over his information with Archer.

>"I thought he meant that as a threat that he wasn't going to hold back, rather than saying he'd go after you in particular," Archer says. Then she frowns as you share what you've found. "Hmmm. That might be tricky."

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[Stuffman]

> "Even though he's Saber, he can use guns without any problem, and he can dodge bullets on top of that. I thought we'd at least have the range advantage when it came time to fight him, but that's not the case."

[Hello Purvis]

> "Even though he's Saber, he can use guns without any problem, and he can dodge bullets on top of that. I thought we'd at least have the range advantage when it came time to fight him, but that's not the case."

>"I've dealt with guns," says Archer. "They don't worry me too much."

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[Stuffman]

> "Sure, I'm just saying that it's a bad idea to fight a Saber up close, but fighting from a distance is difficult too if he can shoot and dodge just as well. Where does that leave us?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Sure, I'm just saying that it's a bad idea to fight a Saber up close, but fighting from a distance is difficult too if he can shoot and dodge just as well. Where does that leave us?"

>"Well," says Archer. "We need to make it so he can't dodge, don't we?"

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[Stuffman]

> "Hm...that goes back to the trap thing...I dunno, won't his instinct prevent him from being caught?"

[Hello Purvis]

> "Hm...that goes back to the trap thing...I dunno, won't his instinct prevent him from being caught?"

>"What we'll need to do is come at him from a bunch of angles at once, I think," Archer says. "And if we can lure him into a forest, I can give him problems he can't hope to dodge."

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[Stuffman]

> "How long would you need to set something like that up? I'm wondering if we need to commit to using our camp as a base or if we can scrap something together if we retreat far enough to buy some time."
> Are we able to shape fortifications with our various earth spells in such a way that they'll remain standing if shaped appropriately, or do they always fall apart and turn back to dirt?

[Hello Purvis]

> "How long would you need to set something like that up? I'm wondering if we need to commit to using our camp as a base or if we can scrap something together if we retreat far enough to buy some time."
> Are we able to shape fortifications with our various earth spells in such a way that they'll remain standing if shaped appropriately, or do they always fall apart and turn back to dirt?

>The ultimately fall apart, but you suppose you could use a wall spell to serve as a scaffolding to make something more permanent? Forbidden Zone's effects are permanent for good or ill. Elemental Conjuration is also permanent, but it's less efficient than just using a shovel.

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[Stuffman]

> Add "I can probably help with moving dirt around magically" as Archer considers the question.

[Hello Purvis]

> Add "I can probably help with moving dirt around magically" as Archer considers the question.

>"Yeah, you do have that one spell you used to mess with Rider," says Archer. "We'll have to take that into account."

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[Stuffman]

> "How long would you need to set something like that up?"

(Looking for an answer to this)

[Hello Purvis]

(Looking for an answer to this)

>"Awhile?" Archer says. "Depends entirely on when and where."

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[Stuffman]

> "Hmm...well, it shouldn't be hard to stick close to the forest. Once we go get that plant we won't need to take any more long trips."
> Continue our breakfast.

[Hello Purvis]

> "Hmm...well, it shouldn't be hard to stick close to the forest. Once we go get that plant we won't need to take any more long trips."
> Continue our breakfast.

>"Personally, I want to find where Lancer is hiding out," says Archer. "But, we may have to keep it close to home until Saber is dealt with."

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[Stuffman]

> "I see what you're getting at...it's probably not a good idea to assume he intends to play nice until nobody else is left. If we're the ones fighting all the other masters, it does make me wonder what Kimimela's doing."
> "Also, Lancer probably already knows where our camp is..."

[Hello Purvis]

> "I see what you're getting at...it's probably not a good idea to assume he intends to play nice until nobody else is left. If we're the ones fighting all the other masters, it does make me wonder what Kimimela's doing."
> "Also, Lancer probably already knows where our camp is..."

>"Wait, how?" Archer says, frowning suddenly.

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[Stuffman]

> Hold up our phone.
> "It tracks its own location. I turned that function off, but with Lancer's network hacking abilities I wouldn't be surprised if he managed to get that information somehow."