Part 35: Avan Gropes A Lady

The Blue Lagoon Nationals



I must say, these parallax effects are just wonderful. I never get tired of looking at them, even if these water hazards are a huge pain.



Hey, hey, hey! Don't rush me, game. I'm admiring your wonderfully aged graphics. Regardless, a shot at near 100% and...



...slightly high will do me fine.



...Cleared the trees...!



Ha!



Those are the words I love to hear.




Easy. Though I really wish it had been a birdie.



I can't seem to shake this grim feeling at the back of my head. I know I've only got -1 points 4 holes in but...



Ew, 9th? Well at least I'm still on the boards-

No. NO!



NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-

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Update 29: Avan Gropes A Lady

...I'll let the title speak for itself.

Anyways, it's time for another update of this game, (a day early, because I felt like it,) so get your tickets ready because the train for animeland is leaving now. If you left your tickets at home, consider it a happy coincidence.

Folks voted to see Alexis, the incredibly androgynous student's, story. Here we go.

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~ Mess Hall - Alexis's First Event ~

Music: Everyday Life of the Class



: Mmfg, this is so good! I LIVE for lunchtime!



: Hey, you're in my class, right?
: That's right. I'm Alexis.
: I suppose this is the first time we've spoken one-on-one.
: Yeah, I think so.



: I have to admit, I'm surprised that you're adept at every unit class.
: Did you train for combat elsewhere before coming here?
: Hmm, well my old school did have the usual War Ed classes, but...
: I'd say it's probably more thanks to my brother. He used to train me.
: Your brother, eh?
: He'd been working the town watch for years, so he had a lot to teach me.
: I joined up too and we worked out together.
: I see.



: Do you usually do much practice outside of class drills?
: Some, but I'm alone, so it's limited to weight training and running.
: With two people, the possibilities open up considerably... Well?
: Sign me up! That sounds great, man.



: I'll see you after class on the drill ground, then?
: You bet! I'm looking forward to it.




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Not much to say about this event, really. At least its nice and inoffensive, aside from LEON.

Anyways, onto the next event.

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~ Training Grounds - Alexis's Second Event ~




: So, I was wondering...
: Those are armored tech weapons stacked against the wall there, right?
: Yes, though the blades are dulled for practice.
: What do you say to a little sparring, as long as we're here?
: Me against you? Sure, I'm up for it!
: Heh. Very good.







: Owww. Sorry, man. I lost my balance there, but I'm okay now. Just...

*Groping*

: Just a second... Huh?
: That's good. Ready to begin again?

*More groping*

: Um... Alexis?
: Whatever it is, can we talk about it once you're off me? You're heavy.

*Even more groping*

: I'm feeling something here, and it... Is there something I should know?





: Aren't you a bit slow to notice? And there's no cause for surprise.
: No cause for--? Of course it's a surprise! Anybody would be surprised here!
: So I'm a woman. I don't see how this presents a problem in our sparring.
: It's... not a problem or anything, I just... A guy needs to prepare!



: Huh?
: I had hoped you wouldn't be the type to judge a person by their gender.
: I'm sorry, but I'd like some time alone.






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I was pretty sure those chestplates are metal, so Avan wouldn't have been able to feel anything in the first place.

That's not me excusing Avan, that's me pointing out that this game is dumb. Anyways, there you go, Alexis is a woman, just very androgynous.

I'm just surprised that they didn't accidentally impale themselves on the swords while falling over.

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~ Daws Desert - Alexis's Third Event ~

Music - Briefing




: I just, um... I wanted to, you know... About the other day?
: It was an accident. Don't worry about it.
: Just focus on the mission. This area is lined with enemy gun turrets.
: A moment's distraction could cost your life.
: Oh. Right.



You only made it more awkward, dumbass.

: I'm no good with delicate stuff like this, but if I don't...

*Gunfire*

Music: Desert Battle



*A mortar shell hits nearby*

: Waugh?!
: Looks like they've spotted us.
: Damn it, they've got us pinned down here! We're sitting ducks!
: We'll be fine. We just need to keep moving.
: Are you crazy?! As soon as we step out there, we'll be honeycombed!
: Avan. We'll be fine. I'll keep you safe.







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The following mission is yet another nighttime sandstorm desert map. It is indeed loaded with turrets and is as awful as it sounds. Luckily, it's not restricted to just Avan and Alexis, so you can play the mission mostly normally.

Oh, and it's a rout the enemy map which is only marginally better than a defense map.

With that out of the way, we arrive at Alexis's final event.

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~ Daws Desert - Alexis's Final Event ~

|Listen to the voice acting here|

Music: Theme of Class G




: What's wrong, Avan? You don't sound happy.
: Alexis, I...I'm really sorry!
: What?
: I totally betrayed your trust that time.
: You trusted me as a friend, but I...
: As soon as I learned you were a girl, I just kind of freaked out.
: Even though that doesn't change you are at all. So I'm sorry.




: Yeah, but...
: There's a reason I'm like this, you know.
: Oh yeah?
: My father served with the royal guard. It filled him with pride.
: He dreamed that one day, his heir would follow in his footsteps.
: Unfortunately, my parentls struggled to have a child.
: When they were finally successful, they had me. A girl.
: How did your father react?



: Despite the concern of my mother and others, he raised me as a son.
: Wow, Alexis...
: Don't sound so sad. I've never had any qualms with my upbringing.
: I'm thankful for the unique opportunities it has afforded me.
: I'm proud of who I am.



: Oof. Sorry, Alexis.
: ...Bt that last fight really drove it home for me.
: Guy or girl, you're you. And what you are is amazing.
: Thank you.
: If you're down for it, I'd love to train together again sometime.
: We've still got a tie to break!







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And there you go. After groping a woman, having a panic attack, and nearly dying on a battlefield, Avan has learned to set aside predefined gender roles.



Alexis gains the Mighty Heart potential, which randomly restores some HP. It's all good because Alexis is already one of the best AT's available.

Neat.

...Anyways, next time on Adventures in Animeland, we'll learn about the royalty of Not-Australia.

No, I'm not joking. Why would I be?