A new milkshake place is the talk of the town, but Tanner doesn’t really pay much attention until his staunchly anti-capitalist, “Eat the Rich!” emo roommate applies for a job at the place and practically disappears. Now, he has to know what all the fuss is about—and it’s not like the muscle-bound himbo servers in their tight tank-tops and short shorts are bad to look at.
The plan continues apace as the legislative assembly gears up to debate what is likely to be the most consequential piece of legislation in the Commonwealth in decades. Corey takes some time to hone his powers as Godspark, Castor and Pollux go on a date and have some risky fun, and a new threat rears its head.
Jackson meets with the settlement chief and is made an offer he can scarcely refuse. Though he knows it’s probably a bad idea and goes entirely against all regulations he’s obediently followed these past two years, he’s horny and pent-up enough that he can’t help but agree.
When Neil comes to, he’s in a bed that isn’t his own, and he’s resting his head on a very warm, very firm slab of muscle. The memories come rushing back while all the blood in his head goes rushing down and he finds himself at the mercy of the Patriarch again before long.
Vayne pays a visit to the Radiant Order’s Runemaster in order to learn a thing or two about runelore and how to take down the Order’s wards.
Now that he’s had a taste of just how immersive Ascendancy Online can be, Neil feels a strange mix of anticipation and anxiety as he heads to the manor of Brandt City’s Patriarch.
Marcus leaves Corey at Auggie’s mercy while he pays a visit to an important acquaintance at one of the Hall of Heroes’ most secure detention facilities.
Opinions in Seaside City are sharply polarized when Justicar issues a challenge against Imperious and the Azure Synod. Thankfully, the anticipated showdown fails to materialize.
Vayne tells the truth and is surprised to find that Arthur’s faith is far more fragile than he anticipated.
Vayne tells Arthur of a possible treatment, one that will be more pleasant than Arthur can even begin to imagine.