So begins the slog.

  [BCS] Help

  Sounds like a good plan.

  [BCS] Sheet

  Uwaa. That’s quite a bit of information but it’s surprisingly not confusing.

  Except for the attributes. Like, if my HP is tied to my Growth level then why do I have Constitution? Let’s examine it.

  Ahh, so not related to health.

  Strength and Dexterity are pretty normal looking but like Con and HP I need to see what Int and Wis do instead of affect MP.

  It’s going to be weird to alter those without training. To suddenly notice things differently will probably be jarring.

  And of course I have to see what Charisma is because it means different things in different systems.

  Sure, why not.

  Hmm, how do I invest resources in my levels. Maybe focus on the appropriate Resources Invested cell?

  No

  The dialog fades and I think about what else to look at. Oh, there was the Shop.

  [BCS] Shop

  Immediate thing I’m noticing is that the cost for everything is about quadruple my current capacity.

  Haa.

  Can I pay in installments?

  Oh, guess I can. Still, I think it would probably be better to upgrade my levels first. Kinda like quest stacking. But with nutrients.

  This also appears to be the list for only the first round of things I can buy. There are a few items in the list that I don’t meet the requirements to purchase so I can guess this is the whole list. Also, I notice that most of my attributes can’t be increased right now. I guess some of them are already tier 1 or higher so it makes sense that I can’t keep increasing them. No god-baby allowed apparently.

  Hmm, also probably some seem to take the same slot. Like, I probably can’t have both Horns and Antlers. Wait… Maybe I can. They aren’t the exact same slot. Same with Spines and Sail. Who’s to say I can’t have a spined sail?

  But surely I can’t have both healing and toxic saliva.

  You know anything about this?

  “Actually, yes. Now that you’ve accessed the system I’ve been granted Limited Observer status. I know all the in’s and out’s that you would if you did proper investigation.”

  So, just like before? You can teach me anything I could already learn?

  “Yep, just like before. Probably the most useful mechanism in our relationship you devised I think. Though the one where you have to praise me every time you see a furry animal being cute is close.”

  So, the saliva?

  “Right, if you have both then you can channel intent-specific mana into your tongue to change which one is active. So, if you want to destroy you just relish in those feeling of bloodlust you get occasionally and channel mana into your tongue. Then, poof! Saliva is toxic. I expect you’ll have to practice.”

  Mmm, right bloodlust. Wonder if I can satisfy that non-digitally this time. Simulacrum only goes so far.

  “I love your evil side.”

  Is the tail situation the same?

  “Yep, mana and intent.”

  Wings are high on the list. I’ll hold off on getting spine attachments until I’m no longer snuggle size. I’ll wait on upgrading my sight to see how much I’m going to improve after a couple days. If I have to upgrade my sight just to see across a room I’m going to be a little annoyed.

  Other than that I’ll have to think about what I want to look like. Honestly, I want everything but I’m not sure if I can get that much food without bankrupting my new family.

  And where am I going to get Magical Nutrients? I assume the ones I have now are from my shell being laced with mana but how am I going to get more mana-laced food if I can’t talk?

  Guess I’ll just invest my nutrients into Growth and Mana Core and be done with.

  Maybe I’ll get to leave the house tomorrow.