[User] "Yup" *She knocked on the door of the shack*

[Assistant]
*The door creaked open a little when Adelina has knocked, this of course revealing the young woman that was tending the counter on the inside. The store was open of course so Adelina would be free to enter to get what she needed and all that. Ryland though decided to wait outside because he had no need to go in*

"Hey you go in, I'll wait out here"

[User] "Alright thanks again" *She went inside to the old woman at the counter* "Hello!"

[Assistant]
*The young woman jumped a little in surprise as she was greeted, she didn't exactly expect any customers today, that didn't stop her from putting on a smile as she looked over the new customer.*

"How may I help you today?"

[User] "Um I have a cut on my arm and I was wondering if you could treat it" *She removed the cloth that covered her cut and she walked up to the woman*

[Assistant]
*This wasn't the first time someone had come in with an injury that needed to be treated, especially in this woman's case. She didn't know healing magic though so the best she could do was pull a small glass bottle of a healing salve and a few cloth dressings and set them on the counter, these were probably the most effective things she had at the moment... Which really wasn't much*

"I can't heal using magic, but I can suggest that you buy these two items, a salve to heal the wound and a roll of cloth dressings to protect it of course. If you do want to buy them, it will be 1 silver and 5 copper"

[User] "Thank you so much but i only have gold so is it possible for me to get some change?" *She asked with a smile on her face. She was very grateful to the woman for helping her*

[Assistant]
"Yeah... I have change"

*The woman sighed in slight annoyance as she brought out a coin box and opened it before digging out the required silver and copper to compensate for Adelina's lack of silver or copper. It was a lengthy process though that took a few minutes, but eventually the woman finished and held her hand out so Adelina can pay her gold coin and receive the change*

[User] *She gave her the gold coin and took the change with a smile* "Thank you again and sorry for any inconvenience" *She walked out of the shack and to ryland*

[Assistant]
"So, how'd it go?"

*Ryland asked with curiosity in his voice, he did have to wonder if she was healed or was just sold medicine to help the wound. Either or, it was better than just letting it sit and possibly get an infection.*

[User] "I got medicine" *She held out the bag that contained the salve to heal the wound and the pieces of cloth to protect it*

[Assistant]
"Well why don't we take a moment so you can treat the gash okay? After we do that we can go on"

*Ryland would rather see the wound on the path of healing before they go on before they head on then heading on and risking anything worse happening before they can patch the wound up... It was already as bad as it could get at this point after all*

[User] *She put the bag of items on the ground and she started to apply the medicine which stung a little bit but she knew she had to do it. She then put the medicine in the bag and began to wrap her wound*

[Assistant] *Ryland stood aside as she did her thing, he was quite happy to see the gash being treated though as it meant that the risk of her dying would significantly lower tenfold. The biggest downside was that it may scar, something that he had learned that many women would rather not have happened... He couldn't say it was the same for Adelina of course, but it was just an assumption of sorts, and possibly an unfair one at that*

[User] *She finished wrapping her wound and then she put everything back in the bag and picked up her stick and the bag* "So where to now?"

[Assistant]
"Well that depends, is there anything you want to do?"

*Frankly, Ryland hadn't much that he needed to do on this day, this was mostly because his line of work was more when he wanted to work instead of having to do it all the time, he was a carpenter after all. He did have to purchase a home eventually though as it would serve a place to set up a workstation as well as a place of permanent residence... He could focus on that in the future though*


[User]
**Sam saw that this man closed his eyes and later back, this was the perfect chance for her to do... Absolutely nothing. She still had no reason to even think about attacking this man, besides she was an assassin for hire, not a serial killer, and currently she had no contracts so she had no reason to kill. Besides, a fight wouldn't only ruin the tranquility that was around them, and she didn't want that.**
"What did your father use this scythe for? Imma guess for farming and such"

[Assistant]
**Yes, it was for farming. Sometimes when the grass around our farm grew too tall he would use the scythe to chop it all down"**

*His father used it in a fairly simple way. Not quite how Sam used it however, it was good enough for him to draw the similarities*

[User]
**The way Sam used the Scythe was fairly unique, which was why she thought that her method of fighting was a tad more dangerous due to this fact... It was hard for people to counter a style that only she knew after all. As for how she developed this all... Well she stole a farming scythe years ago and used that for the longest time, it was only until now that she has been using the one she has now.**
"Speaking of farming scythes, those were the ones I used to use before I got the one I have now... They weren't exactly the most effective though, as you could probably imagine"

[Assistant]
**"That must have been hard to fight with. I almost feel bad"**

*Kabuki would chuckle slightly at the thought. A small kid using a farming scythe to kill someone. A scene he would truly kill to see*

[User]
"Don't feel bad, I made it work out somehow... I ended up loosing that scythe"
**Sam let out a small laugh as she thought back on that harrowing day, she was really close to being ended but somehow using whatever was left of the scythe to finish her contract. Ever since then she had improved and improved with her usage, losing less and less scythes which each contract. Well, until she got her new one which faired and was much more durable than the others.**
"Thankfully with this new one, things are both easier and less risky"

[Assistant]
*Kabuki would smile slightly. He remembered when his first sword snapped in combat, and he was an inch from death*

**"Better to lose it and get an upgrade instead of being stuck with it."**

*He would open his eyes and stare into the clouds above as if he could see something beyond. In reality, he was just daydreaming*


[User]
"That is true..."
**Sam had quite a few stories to tell about her many contracts that had gotten her to where she was, some stories ended with her target dying while some were a bit more merciful... She wasn't a heartless killer after all. Sure, she assassinated for money, but there were just some times that some people didn't deserve death... And as much as she didn't want to admit it, she helped some escape her "Wrath". That was her own secret though, she wasn't too sure if she could trust this man with such knowledge yet.**
"Besides, those weapons fulfilled their purpose just fine before they gave in... Can't disrespect that"

[Assistant]
**"Indeed. All weaponry will fulfill its purpose sooner or later, it's just a matter of when. That's how I look at life. Just like a weapon, everyone fulfills their purpose, even if it does mean death. That is what life is about in the end"**

*He the spoke words of wisdom that his father and mother told him back when he was a small child. His life may have been hard, but he only saw that as "His purpose" And the journey to fulfilling it*

[User]
"Yeah... I guess you could say that"
**Sam hadn't such wisdom, she hadn't the time on this planet nor any parents to tell her any so she had gone through her life doing what she thought would prolong her life, whether it be a day or a month... This wasn't the best but it got her here where she has a decent amount of money, so she is happy. There was just one thing that had always confused Sam though, that being where her parents were. Were they dead? Had she been abandoned? She had asked these things to herself in the past and yet she still didn't know, yet she just didn't care about them, not after nineteen years without them. Nevertheless, she was here in the now, no need to think on the past.**
"It's sad that some people are robbed of their lives, or that some's lives don't last as long as others... That's just life though I guess"

[Assistant]
**"People die each and every day. I have learned to live with it"**

*His exterior was calm however, internally Kabuki felt infuriated. His family was murdered by a bear. He killed to forget his past. Despite his long years of living, nothing could make him forget the trauma of seeing an animal kill his family*


[User]
*Their walking would take them into Wakazu, her eyes focused on her route in front of her as she wandered alongside the Dark Elf.

**"Eh, I used to live here. Not so much anymore, since I revoked my highly important title."** She stuck her tongue out at the mention of the title. **"Bah, it was for the best. Folks here probably won't recognize me since I'm not all dressed up in my indoctrination gear."***

[Assistant] *He nodded, understanding refusing titles and the city life.* I: "I'm from a high-class family of mages, I'm 2nd in line to take the title of Magister En'Nair, don't know if I'll take it up. Anyway, right this way."

[User]
*She looked at him for a moment, her ears perked up.

**"Oh, damn, that's awesome! We're from similar backgrounds! Except... A little different, but similar!"** She then paused as he asked her to follow. **"Oop, let's go!"** She said, following beside him. Her tail wouldn't stop swaying behind her as she walked.*

[Assistant] *He continued on to a shady looking house in the south side of the city where he knocked on the door and entered when a little man opened the door for him.* I: "Be careful and respectful. And don't talk so much."

[User] *She clapped her hand over her mouth and nodded, removing her hand from her mouth. She entered along with him. Now she was really being put up to the test. No talking? Be careful? Be respectful? Those are just... Non-existent all together in Bluebell, but regardless, she would try her best.*

[Assistant] *They were led to a shadow of a man in a chair who held out a hand, evidently awaiting the nightshade. I'Halley complied, and then it was gone, in its place a small bag of copper and silver coins, not much really but something. They were shooed away by the butler. I'Halley spoke then.* I: "And like that, I'm a few coins richer, and you're back in the city. Now I've got some familial things to tend to, but I hope I'll see you again Bluebell." *And with that he was off into the city, disappearing amongst the crowds of dark elves like him.*


[User] *She would be walking around here and looking around at the beautiful scenery*

[Assistant] *Subaru would all so be exploring, walking, wearing the black mask that had blue markings. Subaru's 4 blue tails where swirling around with a blue light around them. His hair was the same blue as his ears and tails, a deep blue color.* "Wonder what today has in store for me?"

[User] *She continues wandering around and she has a healing cut on her arm and she walks to a flat part of the mountain and looks at the view* "What a beautiful day"

[Assistant] *Subaru heard someone say some a dhis ears pointed into the direction of the sound.* "Seems someone else is here, maybe I should go say hi?" *Subaru would say walking into the direction of the voice*

[User] *She sat on the grass and looked at the nature around her and all of the animals* "It's so peaceful up here"

[Assistant] *Subaru then began to sneak as he came close as not to scare whoever was there, he would slowly peak out from a bush to see who it was that was here*

[User] *She would be looking at the birds and squirrels and rabbits*

[Assistant] *Subaru would then break a twice to make a clear nice to she how she would react*

[User] *She turned to the direction in which the sound came* "Hello? Who's there?"

[Assistant] "It is I who is here and you" *Subaru would say it in some kind of heroic voice. Subaru enjoy playing around white people now and then*

[User] *She would giggle* "That's quite the introduction"

[Assistant] *Subaru would giggle himself as well. It could be heard from the bush he was hiding behind. Subaru enjoyed her reaction, she didn't seem aggressive to him, and he wondered if he should show her his true form or human form*

[User] *She would try to engage in conversation* "Beautiful day isn't it?"

[Assistant] *Subaru had decided that he would reveal his true form, so he would stand up with his ears pointing straight up, and he would reply* "Indeed it is" *His voice was a little muzzled by his mask, but it was still clear that he sounded young*

[User] *She would smile and gesture to the spot next to her* "I'm Adeliza by the way"

[Assistant] *Subaru would slowly walk towards her.* "Okapi" *He would not speak his real name just yet to a stranger. As he got closer, his tails' fur would reflect the sunlight as the swirled around, making it hard to see how many tails he had* "What bring one such as yourself out here, if I may ask?"

[User] "Well i love nature and places that keep me calm so I thought I would come here. What about you?"

[Assistant] "Well it's actually the same for me, I just enjoy exploring nature for no reason. It's more quiet and peaceful than almost every town." *Subaru would say sitting down next to her*

[User] "I'd have to agree with you on that" *She would look at her arm*

[Assistant] "Something wrong, I smell blood, but don't know if it's yours or someone else"

[User] "Oh yea" *She shows him her arm and there is a healing gash on it but there is a bit of blood*

[Assistant] "Is it ok? Or do you maybe needs some more medicine?" *Subaru would ask looking at it*

[User] *She would show him the small vial of medicine that she had* "There is still some left in here"

[Assistant] "Will it be enough though?" *Subaru did have some herbs left, but they were mostly numbing herbs*

[User] "I hope so" *She applied some more of the medicine to her arm*

[Assistant] "Are you in any pain?"

[User] "Not at the moment but it stings a little but that might be the medicine taking affect but thank you"

[Assistant] "That's good. How'd you obtain that injury?" *Subaru would as curious about what had happened*

[User] "Well my wound is from someone who i risked my own life for but who took me for granted and so i got mad and then he did this to me"

[Assistant] "Is this person someone you would weep for if he was to die?" *Subaru would ask to hear her response, he meant to ask if she cared for this person*

[User]
"Well i mean i had served him my entire life and he wasn't always exactly nice to me"

"So i guess out of empathy i would weep a little but not much"

"I cared for him, I was his maid, his warrior"

"I did almost everything for him" *She looked off into the distance with a bit of anger in her eyes*

[Assistant] *Subaru could clearly sense her anger being close to her* "Do you want me to teach him a lesson? I would do it for free..."

[User] "No no it's alright. Besides violence isn't always the best way to solve things"

[Assistant] "I would not hurt him, I don't have to, I could teach him a lesson without even having to touch him. I despise those that would use others" *He would say the last part making a fist and blood would come from his fist*

[User] *She would get slightly scared* "It's alright besides i don't ever wanna have to go back there" *She would shiver with that thought*

[Assistant] "I would go alone" *Subaru would open his fist flinching from the pain as he pulls his own nails out of his hand*

[User] *She would quickly wrap his hand with some bandages that she had* "Believe me it's okay you don't have to" *She would smile to show him that it was okay*

[Assistant] *Subaru was surprised with her reaction* "It's ok, you don't have to, I can do it" *Subaru would also let go of the subject*

[User] "No no it's okay" *She finished wrapping his hand in the bandages*

[Assistant] "I do have my own, It's not the first time I did this" *He would then point towards his legs wrapped in a thick cloth, from his knees to his feet leaving only his toes open. The pants he wore was ripped from the shins of his legs, the pants were black and the cloth a white color*

[User] *She was shocked* "Do you need me to get you anything?" *She was concerned*

[Assistant] "No, that's just a fashion choice that doubles up as a bandage. It's kind of a traditional thing my family has... Well had anyway" *He would open his bag and pull out a strip of cloth*

[User] "Interesting" *She was still observing his fashion choice*

[Assistant] *He had a blue coat that was to his knees, but was open in the middle, so his tails could explore, and his shirt was the same black as his pants. His mask however was a night black and did not reflect the light, though the markings that was on it glowed a blue. He had a bow on his back and the quiver was on his top part of his right leg. He also had something on his left, though the way he was sitting made it hard to clearly see what it was*

[User]
"Can i ask you a question?" *She looked at his mask*

"Why do you wear that mask?"

[Assistant] "To hide my face mostly, from people that hates my kin. It also looks cool" *He would answer smiling underneath. Even though she did not see it, she would be able to sense it thanks to his aura*

[User]
"Can i see the real you?"

*She was slightly curious*

[Assistant] "Well you don't seem like someone that would reveal my identity" *He would then look at her and Place his hand on the mask, pausing for a second*

[User]
*Her eyes would sparkle a little*

"Don't worry i never will"

[Assistant] "Ok then" *A slight click would be heard before he would pull the mask of and as the mask would separate from his face, the mask would turn white, and the glowing markings would fade black. His face looked quite normal, and he looked in his early twenties, and he had a scar under his left eye*

[User] *She would smile and blush slightly* "I prefer that version of you than the version with the mask on"

[Assistant] *He would smile widely with his ears perked up and a slight blush* "Thanks for that, though the mask isn't as much of a disguised, my human form does a better job, but I don't want to wear a mask in town"

[User] "That makes sense" *She would look back out into the distance*

[Assistant] "Though it does feel better to not wear the mask" *He would say as his tails started wagging*

[User] *She would laugh* "But how do you even breathe properly while wearing that thing?"

[Assistant] "Well... You get use to it" *He would say sighing, though his tails still wagged* "But it's even harder during battle"

[User] "I can't imagine what that's like" *She would look at him*

[Assistant] "It's exhausting, and your view is quite limited, but it's not all bad" *He would then to his nose* "It also makes it harder to smell"

[User] "You must be really good at fighting then"

[Assistant] "Yea, better at fighting than I am a hunter, and I am a pretty fine hunter if I do say so myself"

[User] *She smiles* "I assume that you like to hunt then"

[Assistant] "Yea, a good hunt is always nice and to cook that meat myself is even better"

[User] "That's good" *She would smile*

[Assistant] "My parents was hunter and so was my grandparents... Though Grandpa was more a warrior and Grandma a mage"

[User] "Woah that's so cool" *She was quite fascinated by this*

[Assistant] "When my parents died my grandparents raised me and that when I learned to fight" *Subaru would say holding a smile on his face as he remembered the times spent with his family*

[User] *Her smile would fade when she thought about her family* "I'm sorry about your parents"

[Assistant] "Nothing to sorry about, I loved them, but gramp's training kept my mind of feeling to sad. Though it was easier when they died, I just Killed the beast that Killed the, and it was easier" *Even though Subaru was talking about his loss, he did not give of the slightest negative feeling*

[User] "That's good. I'm happy you were able to recover so quickly" *She smiled*

[Assistant] "Well when you are raised to be a hunter, you sometimes realize that eventually everything has to have an ending"

[User] "Yea it's kinda sad when you think about it" *She lies down and looks up at the sky*

[Assistant] "Perhaps, but it's then ended that makes it valuable" *He would say looking down at her, but I must probably be boring you, talking about myself so much, how about you tell me something about yourself?"

[User] "Don't worry you aren't boring me. But um what do you want to know about me?" *She would say looking up at him*

[Assistant] "Well as I don't really know, how about you start from the beginning" *He says not knowing how to really ask about someone's life*

[User] "Well I was orphaned at the age of 6 and since then I have always had to fend for myself. One day, when I was about 12, I came across a house with a person it it. This person was the one that I was telling you about earlier. Since, I was so young, he taught me everything that I love today, music, reading, and making things. And then as i got older he taught me how to use my bow and arrow and how to use a dagger. And so then i started to serve him and then you know what happened and here i am" *She looked at him to see what he would say*

[Assistant] "I see... So are you good with a bow?" *Subaru thought it best not to as anymore about her childhood*

[User]
*She would take it out and aim it perfectly at a tree near them and hit it on target*

"I'm not the best but I'm okay"

[Assistant] "Ow I see" *Subaru would then stand up and aim at the same tree, he would then fire one arrow in the air and load another on. A few seconds latter he would shoot another arrow straight at the and as it flew, the other arrow falling would be hit on the edge of its head causing a spark as one hits right next to her arrow and the other one right below. He would then slightly smirk as he stares at the arrows. Then one inside the tree had caused the tree to be black around the place it had hit*

[User] "Woah" *She looked at the tree in awe and started walking towards it to see if she was seeing things right*

[Assistant] "I would have hit my arrow, but arrows cost money" *He would say putting his bow away and following her*

[User] "Ah but you know I can always lend you some of mine" *She would say looking at him but then she would turn her head back to the tree and look at the part of the tree that is turning black* "Why is the tree turning black?"

[Assistant] "Well it's not turning black, it was just burned" *He would say picking up his arrow and pulling out the other as a burned smell would escape when he does*

[User] *She would take out her arrow as well and she would move her fingers towards the burning part of the tree*

[Assistant] *He would then put the arrows back, and he would wait for her reaction to say anything. The burn on the tree look like it was caused by a fire, but it looked more than just a fire as slight cracks could bee seen hidden by the blackness*

[User] "What's happening to the tree? Are your arrows doing something?" *She was quite curious*

[Assistant] "Well it not the arrows, It's more me" *He would answer*

[User] *She would look at him* "What do you mean?"

[Assistant]
*He would hold out his palm towards her* "Feel for yourself"

*He would also smile slightly at her*

[User] *She would blush a little and touch his palm* "It feels rough"

[Assistant] "Is that all..." *As he would ask that a slight shock would go through her body, it was a small shock, not nearly strong enough to actually do damage*

[User] "Y-your hands..." *She would be slightly scared but also mesmerized*

[Assistant] *He would then hold his other hand in the air and a clearly visible electric current would travel from bottom to top between his fingers*

[User] "Woah. You're conducting electricity" *She was getting excited because she loved science and her eyes had a sparkle in them*

[Assistant] "Yea, It's an electric armor, but as you've just seen, I can use it in more than just defense" *Then the current flowing upwards would turn brighter and make a slight buzzing noise*

[User] "What's it doing now?" *Her eyes would stay on the current*

[Assistant] "Well... I'm actually controlling the voltage" *He would say as he put his nails tougher and poking the tree. The tree would then spot he poked would then suddenly light up and when the light faded, a black spot with cracks all around it would be seen on the wood*

[User] "Woah..." *She watched in awe*

[Assistant] "And the higher the voltage, the more damage" *Subaru would then once inch punch the tree and a huge area around his fist would shatter and there would be some flames around the area* "And the more force I use, the higher the voltage"

[User] *She points her hands at the tree and water comes out of her palms* "Just wanna make sure we don't have a fire on our hands"

[Assistant] "Oh, want to see another trick, while we're talking about fire?"

[User] "Sure" *She smiled*

[Assistant] "Ok than, don't be afraid, but don't touch it either" *Subaru would close his eyes and open them again and as he would open than, his body would suddenly be ignited in a deep blue flame glowing brightly. This flame would cover his whole body at random, and it would drip from his body like a liquid*

[User] *She took a few steps back so as not to touch anything and she just watched completely mesmerized and just to be even more careful and she created a cube of water around her*

[Assistant] "A shield of water? You don't have to go that far, but it's still impressive... And it could actually be quite useful in battle" *He would say as flames would drip onto the ground as more fire would take its place*

[User] *Her shield would come down and she would collapse onto the ground* "Mhm"

[Assistant] "Are you ok?" *He would come near her but still keep his distance, and she would also notice the bandage the put on his hand burn and his clothe and equipment would be on fire just*

[User] "Yea doing that shield takes a lot of my energy" *She would use a bit of her energy to remove the fire from him*

[Assistant] *She would try, but nothing would happen to the flame, it would burn just as bright as it has been. Though the bandages were burning away, his equipment and clothing was unaffected by the flame.* "Sound quite risky though... But if I was to use my lightning with the shield, it would make an actual good offensive defense."

[User] "Yea but um your bandage" *She would point at the bandage and try to take it off*

[Assistant] *Subaru would pull back so she wouldn't touch the flame* "This isn't technically mine, It's yours and these flames will devour anything that does not belong to me, that why my clothing doesn't burn up. And the bandages are already funded so its no use in trying to save it. But try not to touch these flames as only time can extinguish these flames." *The bandage on his hand was already busy withering away and even if it was taken of, it would be too late as the flame would still continue to burn it.*

[User] "Okay sorry but i'll replace it once your flames extinguish" *She stood up and began to walk around until she found a tree and climbed up it and sat on one of its branches and she looked down at him*

[Assistant] *Subaru did not understand why she climbed the tree, and so he gave her a puzzled look*

[User] "It's a nice view up here i would say to come up here but i think you'll end up burning the tree down instead" *She laughed*

[Assistant] *He gave a sigh as he stood there before he would dash towards the tree she was sitting on*

[User] "Uh oh" *She got a bit scared*

[Assistant] *When he got near, he jumped against the tree using one leg, and he would grab another branch and swing upwards using his momentum and his tails he got on the tree within 3 seconds. By the time he was up the fire had already cleared from his body.* "Ha, got you there didn't I, you don't have to worry about the flame, without me supplying it any MANA, it lasts only a few seconds"

[User] "Oh well that's good to know" *She'd smile and then she would look back at the sunset and she would let the breeze blow through her hair*

[Assistant] *Subaru then made his way to her branch using little effort* "It's getting dark, you're going to be ok in then night?" *Subaru would say as he sat down next to her and 2 of his tails would wrap around the branch*

[User] "Yea i think i'll be okay thank you though" *She would smile at him*

[Assistant] "So you're going to sleep out here? Because there's not really any inns nearby" *He would ask swinging his feet back and forth as he stared at the sunset while his ears started rotating from side to side*

[User] "Yea I don't really mind" *She said. She pulled her cape closer to herself to keep her warm and she started to lie down on the branch*

[Assistant] "How about food?" *Subaru would ask as his ears stooped in-place*

[User] "We can always hunt" *She touched his ears* "They're so soft"

[Assistant] *With her suddenly touching his ears, he almost fell of from surprise, but his tails kept him in place. He would slightly blush looking at her* "Nuh-uh, w-we could"

[User] *She would notice that she was making him blush so she stopped* "Sorry i didn't mean to i just couldn't help myself"

[Assistant] "No, It's ok, they're just really sensitive and..." *He was still blushing as he averted his gaze*

[User] *She gave him a puzzled look* "And? What's wrong?"

[Assistant] "The ears are kind of like a 'sensitive' part for my family" *He would say with his ears down from shame*

[User] *She would blush and then hug him* "It's okay everyone is different and that's okay. It's nothing to feel ashamed about"

[Assistant] "I don't think you really understand what I meant by sensitive" *He would say softly*

[User] "Oh..." *She would let go of him and turn away* "Sorry..."

[Assistant] "No, It's not your fault... Sigh... It's ok if you want to pet my tails though" *He would say as he started to blush less*

[User] "How many tails do you have?"

[Assistant] "So far, only 4" *He would say with his ears slightly raising again*

[User] *She would touch one of his tails* "It's so soft and fluffy" *She would become really happy*

[Assistant] *Subaru would also smile feeling a bit less awkward. The rails where indeed soft and fluffy, they were also warm and where completely clean as if it was just washed and brushed a few seconds ago*

[User] *She stopped touching them and then she hopped down from the tree and started to make a campfire*

[Assistant] *Of course Subaru would fall backwards hanging upside down from the tree using his legs and tails to observed what she was doing, after he saw she was making a camp fire, he jumped of and helped her. After it was done, he brought a huge log and placed IG near the fire as a bench.*

[User]
*She smiled* "Thanks for your help"

*She then went to lie down next to the fire*

[Assistant] *Meanwhile Subaru went to shout the place out, and he would return with a bit more fire wood*

[User] "Are you ever going to tell me your real name?" *She propped up on her elbow to face him and she moved away from the fire a bit*

[Assistant] "My real name? What made you think Okapi isn't my real name?" *He would ask, wondering how she knew*

[User] "Well i mean you seemed so concerned that I was going to give away your identity or something so I figured you wouldn't want to tell me your real name" *She was wondering whether he started to think she was a spy and she hoped he didn't because she didn't want to be alone*

[Assistant] "Sigh. Subaru, Subaru Tokyo. But you can just call me KIA" *Subaru didn't mind telling her his real name considering she already saw his face, but he did not know why he gave her his last name as well.*

[User]
"I like that name kibby"

*She giggled* "Sorry sorry i won't call you that again"

[Assistant] *For a second, he almost flipped.* "Yea, please don't... So when are we going to go hunt, and what're we going to hunt?"

[User] "We can hunt now if you want" *She began to stand up*

[Assistant] "Ok, then what are we going for? I heard a deer about 20 yards north-east and another south, but it's future away or are we going for something smaller?"

[User] *She was slightly surprised that he was able to hear that* "Um it's entirely up to you"

[Assistant] "Then we go for the deer to the north, sounds around 200–250 pounds"

[User] "Alright" *She would extinguish the fire and then go towards him*

[Assistant] *Subaru then started to walk into the direction their prey was.* "How fast can you run?"

[User] "I can try to keep up with you but i might get tired but let's go"

[Assistant] "I'm just asking in chase we run into something big" *He would say as he started to do a light sprint*

[User] *She would follow him* "Ah makes sense"

[Assistant] *After a while they would reach a location where Subaru had started to sneak, indicating that it was near*

[User] *She followed him and tried her best to be quiet*

[Assistant] *They then got in site of the deer and Subaru would draw his bow with a second arrow in his hand*

[User] *She watched him and watched the deer to make sure it wouldn't move*

[Assistant] *Subaru then closed his eyes as he listened to the heartbeat of the deer. He then shifts his feet above a twig and he would snap it. As the deer turned around to see what it was, Subaru released the arrow flying straight for the eye of the deer, it would go right through and kill it quickly and painlessly.*

[User] *She would be slightly shocked and would watch the deer die*

[Assistant] *Subaru would then stand up and walk to his prize. He would then kneel in front of it on one knee, he would then whisper some sort of prayer* "May your soul find peace and may you live on among your ancestor. May you serve this world one more time by feeding those that still live" *He would then pull out a dagger and slowly drive it through the neck*

[User] *She would feel happy that he recited that prayer but then she turned away and stayed hiding behind a bush so as not to witness what he was doing*

[Assistant] "May your soul be free from this cruel world" *Subaru would then stand up and then pick the deer up putting it on one of his shoulders and carrying it with one hand on its back* "You ready to get going again?"

[User] *She would stand up* "Yea let's go"

[Assistant] "You're not squeamish, are you?" *Subaru would ask walking towards their camp*

[User] "I don't think so why?" *She would look up at him*

[Assistant] "Well because I'm going to have to skin the deer, and it might get messy"

[User] "Oh okay" *She yawned*

[Assistant] *After the walk back, Subaru put the deer down and began to skin it, afterward he would cut of a piece of meat that he would jab an arrow trough and put it over the fire as he rotated it and throw on herbs he had in a bad...*

[User] *She would watch him and sit on the log and try not to fall asleep*

[Assistant] *After he was done, he would hand her the arrow with meat on* "Sorry I don't have plates or any other silverware, but it's still something"

[User] "It's okay don't worry I'm not royalty" *She would laugh and dig into the meat*

[Assistant] *Subaru would carve of another piece, one that was allotted bigger than the one he gave, with was already big. He would then cook it as well, though it took a bit longer, he was happy with his food and immediately dug in*

[User] *She quickly finished her food and went to go wash his arrow*

[Assistant] "You know you don't really have to, right?" *He would say to her as he could actually clean it himself without a problem*

[User] "It's okay besides it's clean now" *She handed it back to him*

[Assistant] "Sigh, Well thanks anyway" *When he was finished he would turn his gaze to the deer, and he would cut of more pieces and put them in a small bag which would grow bigger and bigger with the more meat it got in, eventually it was mostly bone left, and he would be full of blood*

[User] "Need any help?" *She yawned while saying that*

[Assistant] "Nope" *Subaru would say as the blue flames ignited around him yet again* "I got it"

[User] "What are you gonna do?" *She sat on the ground*

[Assistant] "You'll see" *He would say as he now yawned. A few seconds later the blood would be cleared away completely and his clothes would be dry again.* "There we go, nice and clean"

[User] "Woah that saves a lot of time" *She began to lie down*

[Assistant] "Yea, by the way, it's a bit chilly, you're going to be ok?"

[User] "I think so" *She pulls her cape closer to herself to keep herself warm*

[Assistant] *Subaru would then take of his blue cloak and offer it to her. Now his muscles could be seen, he didn't really look that buff, but his muscles were still impressive.* "I wouldn't mind if you borrowed it, Intact I would feel bad if you didn't and don't worry, It's clean"


[User]
Kora stared at Volgras while he kept quiet, probably the man was thinking, as Kora was doing. *I see... I think this will be difficult to do, but let's try, uh Kora?* She had a little smirk forming on her lips while her hand softly stroked the horse's hair. *I wish Kai was here too... Making people trust me would be more easy, and we could laugh together at his jokes.* She sighed and laid her head against Bloom's head.

"Well, we will need to wait some hours. I can try finding the nearest city, I just need to smell someone or hear someone. It can be a bit difficult, as I don't think people will be near a mountain at the moment." She thought for a bit about the possibilities, Kora didn't want to just sleep there, find a city and separate from someone again... She wanted a party, a group which she could trust and fight with. *I wonder now, is there any possibilities that Kai, or Aaron are alive?* She sighed and looked up at Volgras again.

A smile appeared on her lips as he said *"Sleep"*. Did it mean she could stay there? A happy expression formed on her face and she laid down next to Bloom, putting her sword and shield against the horse. Before closing her eyes and almost falling asleep, she whispered:

"Thank you..."

[Assistant]
If Volga knew the woman's thinking, then he would agree. The man wasn't the trusting type—especially from someone of the clan that had been behind his recent banishment. Although, if her story were true, and she really did trek from a foreign land, it was possible that she wasn't a scent assassin, however, the fact that she was in Albania and didn't present at the festival was suspicious. . .

"Fine. Take the time you need," He said brusquely. It truly didn't matter to him what she did. He'd find his way eventually, with or without her aid. If this Kora person wanted to make this party a duo, she would need to do better than just appear on the mountain pass. He poked the fire again to keep the flame fresh with a low growl. *And what was she smirking at? It's not like I gave her a palace or anything. I don't have control of who sleeps on the ground.* Though, if she did anything to upset him, she might find the camp vacant one less On. Volga already had to sleep with an eye open and his sword gripped between his hands because of her intrusion. He'd keep his horse saddled in case there was need of a quick getaway.

The—admittedly attractive—woman laid herself to rest, offering a whisper to the night sky. He to felt tied, but he thought to wait out her rest for a period before resting himself. One could never be too sure of one's intentions for subterfuge. It didn't take long, perhaps an hour, before he thought to close his eyes. Volga left the fire alive, even stroking the flames anew to give them the warmth—although, it was more for their horses than himself. The cold didn't bother him much. He kicked over the stump and threw a few leaves over it for some comfort before drifting into the dreamscape.


[User] "Wait who are you" *Trupec shifts up slightly in questioning why he decided to go to a mountain in his head*

[Assistant] "Okapi." *Subaru said with a heavy sigh* "Now you're turned old man"


[User]
*As the two of them came out the forest, she gently placed her hands over Kondor's eyes to shield them from the sun. Almost like blinkers.

**"You'll enjoy it. There's lots of elves there, hence I needed to learn Elvish when I was young. They can be nice people, and this is actually where one of my best friends came from! Oh, I hope his family is still around."** She looked down at him. **"His family weren't nice to him, but they were nice to me!"***

[Assistant]
**"Really? Seems bad they 'weren't' nice to him. But Elves, huh. I think I never see one before. But mentor taught me them. He says they 'fast little buggers', and they use magic lots. They speak Common, or only Even?"**

*Throwing aside the fact that he was using the sentences he had heard before and slapping them onto his speech, which made it sound as though he spoke properly for those short moments, he was contemplating how he would communicate once here.*

[User]
***"Their official language is Elvish. It's quite the romantic language! My best friend used to speak it to me just to fluster me on purpose, but since he left and I don't know what happened to him, I don't get to hear it often. And my accent isn't exactly the best so..."** She blinked as she looked ahead.

**"They're mostly dark elves with a few regular elves strewn about. Your wood elves, high elves, all them."** She smiled with her tail swaying.*

[Assistant]
*He kept walking, going on until the two arrived at the gates of the town. Bluebell's mention of Even being a "Romantic" Language had gotten him slightly interested, but his nature simply interested him in it out of curiosity, nothing else. Nu-uh. Totally.*

**"Can you help me talk to them? I don't know how gate works. Last time, I escorted in, so no experience."**

[User]
***"Oh, sure!"** She exclaimed then climbed down from Kondor's shoulders and onto the ground. She made her way towards the two guards, who pointed their spears at her.

**"Halt. What brings you here?"** One guard spoke.

**"Let ammen in, please. Mui est- na- Bluebell, mui mellon hi na- named Kondor."** She spoke to them. The two guards perked up and retracted their spears.

**"Apologies, Bluebell. Mín baur na treat cin i same."** The other guard responded before opening the gates for them.

Bluebell turned and looked at Kondor, giving him a thumbs up.*

[Assistant]
*He returned the thumbs up to her, and walked forwards through the gates, before crouching down again and waiting for her to get on his back again.*

**"Thank you, Bluebell."** *He smiles once more, and looks around at the buildings and townspeople as they wandered around, an air of childish curiosity surrounding him, despite his age. It was rather ironic, really, but that was how it was. Not that it mattered since the elves here were likely much older than him anyway. He made sure his hood was fully on, so as not to scare anyone here.*

[User]
*She smiled as she walked through the gate, immediately a few people turning to look in her direction. Her ears folded back against her scalp. People were recognizing her and she did not really like that. A little bead of sweat formed on the side of her head as she looked at them. She moved behind Kondor, whispering something to him.

**"If anyone asks, I'm your familiar."** She said. He was big enough that when she went behind him, she immediately turned to her lesser form, popping out the other side of him as a fox.

**"I'll still be able to talk."** She said, still in this form.*

[Assistant]
**"Alright."** *He nods, and stands back up to his full height. He didn't ask why she thought this way, nor why she didn't want to be recognized, but it would be rude to ask anyway. And on top of that, she was his first friend, so he didn't want to be rude in any way.*

*He begins to walk further in, looking to see if there was an inn or something else to stay in, as the reason he had needed to find a place like this anyway was to sleep there. Though it might be a little strange for him as this would be the first time he had really been with someone of the opposite gender.*

[User]
*They moved their way through the place, the elves occasionally looking up at Kondor, but then they would look away upon seeing the little arctic fox following his ankles. She'd watch how the other elves would look at her but not think twice on her. She liked this lesser form.

**"There should be an inn nearby that Nagnis used to own. Do you want to rest there?"** She asked as they wandered.*

[Assistant]
*Hearing the name mentioned, Condor thought back a few days, to the inn owner he had met, likely by the same name of Nazis. However, his memory failed him, and he couldn't remember if that really was him. After all, he had only spent a day there before moving on.*
**"Nazis? I remember name. I think I met him. But not sure..."** *His brows crunch up as he tries to remember if it was really a Nazis who he had met, but he can't do so.*


[User] "The cold doesn't bother me that much. I'm use to the cold." *Kibaru would say smiling* "If it does get to cold, I'll just snuggle up next to you"

[Assistant] *She would blush and smile* "Alright. Goodnight Subaru". *She would lie down and close her eyes*

[User] "Night Adeliza" *After she went to sleep, Kibaru would stay up a bit listening around and marking them stars*

[Assistant] *She was in a deep sleep, and she would be smiling in her sleep*

[User] *Kibaru would then sit next to her not feeling the cold, but just feeling sleepy* "I should probally go to sleep" *He would fall asleep next to her with his ears keeping a lookout while he slept*

[Assistant] *She would notice that he had fallen asleep, and she would put both of their capes over both of them so that they were both warm*

[User] *Kibaru was still asleep like a rock when the sun finally rose up, though the fire was still burning from the constant feeding of wood. Kibaru's tails where glowing a dull blue colour*

[Assistant] *She would wake up slowly so as not to wake him, and she would stretch and put their capes completely on him, and she would then go to try and find some berries*

[User] *By the time she would return the coats would be neatly folded up, but Kibaru would still be sleeping*

[Assistant] *She would be confused as she thought she was still asleep, and she was pretty sure that no one else was there, and so she began to make breakfast for the two of them*

[User] *Kibaru would then sit up straight as he smelled breakfast and yawn widely as his fangs would clearly show, infact the looked to be extending with this yawn, but it would then shrink again as he closed his mouth* "Something smells good" *His eyes would still be kind of closed , but he was now awake*

[Assistant] "Morning sleepyhead" *She would finish making breakfast and give it to him and ruffle his hair* "I hope you like it, I couldn't really find much so sorry there isn't much" *She sat back down and began eating her breakfast*

[User] "If you asked me, I could have probally helped you search" *He would then stare at the food before putting it in his mouth* "Mmm, taste good"

[Assistant] "But you were asleep so I didn't want to wake you and thanks" *She would finish eating her breakfast and then wash her hands*

[User] "Well it is better to let sleeping beasts lie. Though I wouldn't mind" *He would say before yawning again. He then finished his foo and the cleaned his hands with some dirt*

[Assistant] "Are you still tired?" *She would look at him surprised he still was yawning*

[User] "Well kind of, considering I don't really sleep sleep in the wild, more like half sleep. But still, this yawning isn't because of that, it's just because I take some tim e to wake up" *He would then finally stand up and strech and as he did so, allot of cracking could be heard coming from his body. With this he simply smiled from pleasur of streching*

[Assistant] "Okay then" *She would smile and stand up and also stretch, and she would do some yoga and then look out at the skyline*

[User] "Kibaru looked at her doing Yoga, to him it was a bit strange, though he still continued to strech as if he was going to run a merathon. His strech would make his muchles flex and his black shit would be tight around his arms.*

[Assistant] *She would finish stretching and then look at him and blush and then turn around to look back at the view from the mountain, and she would sit on a rock and look out at the view*

[User] *After Kibaru was done he would go to his bag and grab something. He would then go and sit right next to her and start brushing his tails* "So? What we going to do today?"

[Assistant] "Hmm mm I do kinda want to swim because it's a pretty hot day today" *She would look up and see the sun shining down on them, and then she would cover her eyes because it was so bright* "I'm such a dummy why did I do that" *She would say under her breath*

[User] "Well If you want, I wouldn't mind a good swim" *Kibaru says as he realise that brushing his tails is pointless if they're going to swim*

[Assistant] "Well where is the best place to swim?" *She would look at him considering that he would probably know*

[User] "Well the best place I know of is pretty far, but I we could go to the see" *Kibaru would recomend pointing towards the direction of the see*

[Assistant] "Well we shall go to whichever place you think is best" *She would begin to get up and pack her things*

[User] *Kibaru would then lei back down again letting out a ywan as his back rested on the ground* "Today would be a nice day to swim though" *He would say to himself as he closed his eyes and putting his mask on*

[Assistant] *She would then stand over him* "Come on up ya get" *She would hold out her hand*

[User] *With a sigh he would grab he hand and stand up* "Right of we go" *He would say after he grabbed his coat bag and bow. He would not ear his caot the, he would only throw it ocer his shoulder*

[Assistant] *She would get her cape and put it over herself and put the hood on, and then she began to walk*


[User] "It's quite windy down here at the base, huh?" *Kibaru said as some winds hit him as well* "And really could for this short mountain" *He walked closer to trupec, Frowning a little at this man. Was he even that old, or was this just the style he was going for*

[Assistant] *True squints at the strange comment made by this stranger*"Hello traveler what brings you to the mountains I am true and I am willing to act as a guide to this environment it is quite cruel to inexperienced adventurers"

[User] *Kibaru would look at the man and back at himself* "Some kind of hermit to these mountains?" *He asked before looking at his mule*

[Assistant] "A hermit, maybe but I see myself more of an adventurer or explorer then just a hermit" *True says while smiling*

[User] "Well I am a hunter. And today's pray is a pesky mountain lion, that's been causing trouble. Heard any roars as of late?" *He asked as he sniffed his surroundings a bit as his ears twitched*

[Assistant] "I believe I have Okapi but only higher up the mountain" *True says while looking up at the mountain*


[User]
When it came to survival, learning from one's mistakes is very important. And learn from them Senri did, making sure to carefully monitor her alcohol intake for the night when she went out for a drinking session, and hence why she wrapped it up drunk, sure, but still very much in control of her wits.

The problem happened afterwards. While on her way back the oni spotted a few mushrooms by the roadside, and made the (unwise) decision to consume a few.

And thus she was now sitting on another rock near another bridge, and higher than a kite. Not enough to lose track of her senses, of course.

And it was such that she, once again, spotted someone crossing from the opposite end.

[Assistant]
*Maori was making her way along the bridge, walking lightly on it to not disturb the peace. Her mask was pulled above her face and kept a sharp eye out for anyone being about this time a night. She was on a mission, gathering some extra intel for the clan she served between daytime recruitment.

It wasn't long before she took notice of the other person on the other end of the bridge. Her hand went to the hilt of her Katina instinctively as she drew closer.*"A little late out to be hanging around so far from town, don't you think?"*She says once she was in earshot, deciding to engage in small talk.*

[User]
"And yet the same may be said for thee, clad as thou art."

The oni reaches into her sleeves and withdraws a gourd, popping the top and pouring the contents into her mouth before keeping the sloshing container once more. She didn't seem particularly concerned... Or not, perhaps.

"This is all too familiar to me, which is surprising, considering that dreams should be more creative. Not mere remembrance of affairs that hath transpired of late... No matter."

Senri rose to her feet, albeit somewhat slowly. Even so, her gaze locks onto the approaching person.

"What hast thou came for? Tell me."

[Assistant] *The Nāga narrowed her eyes at the woman. Hopefully this one wasn't going to be difficult. She already didn't seem to be in the right headspace, but perhaps that makes it all the easier for her.*"I'm afraid that information is classified."*She said to her.*"Now stand aside. I have a job I need to be doing."

[User]
"Hoh. Good to see that thou hast taken effort to change up something, at least. Very well, I'll grant thee passage."

The oni sauntered forward, until her feet had carried her to the very edge of the bridge on her end, where stone bricks gave way to loose soil. Pulling out her twin blades in a single stroke and testing their weights.

"...If thou can defeat me, that is. Now, draw thine blade."

[Assistant] "Almost a shame it has to come to this."*Maori said in a false disappointed tone. That seemed to be all the confirmation Maori needed, however. She grabbed a handful of shrikes at her side and suddenly threw them out at the On to serve as a distraction. Now, removing her blade fully from its sheathe, she dashed towards Henri, readying her Katrina as she to swing towards her.*

[User]
Somehow, just somehow, the oni managed to dodge both attacks without moving from her position. Perhaps all that head wobbling came in handy.

"Mhm, fascinating..."

Her palm lit up with the bluish glow of electricity.

[Assistant] *Maori proceeds to get electrocuted. Breaking through the shockwave, she swipes at Henri again and vaults over to attack her from the other side, not letting up her attacks.*

[User] "Nice move!" Senri praised, managing to dodge the first strike but not the subsequent one. She would pull out a javelin and close in for a throw, following up with a sword strike and leaving herself open to opportunity attacks as she did so.

[Assistant] "Been practicing."*Maori responds with a grin beneath her mask as she managed to get a cheap shot at the Henri before getting hit with the javelin in return. She vaulted again, seeming quite agile and gave her a hard kick from behind as she readied up her sword.*

[User]
"Mhm, not bad at all." The oni plants her feet firmly onto the group, taking up a charging stance.

"Brace yourself." And then she charged forward.

[Assistant] *Maori's swords clashed with Henri's as she charged into her. The Nāga attempts to parry against her only to get hit with a hard in return. It seemed like this woman was going to let up so easily and the battle was beginning to tire Maori. Her gaze flashed quickly to the edge of the bridge before she suddenly went back to attacking Henri. Getting one sword hit in, she nimbly moves around her.*"Have a nice swim!"*She says before proceeding kick her off the bridge.*

[User]
"Eh-"

And over the edge she went. Followed some seconds later by a large splash, a few smaller splashes, and then from below came booming laughter.

"Hahaha! Now that's what I'd call a good match!"

[Assistant] *Maori was walking along the bridge, watching the woman splash about in the water. Her sword was still out, but more casual this time around.*"Not so bad yourself."*She said as she went. Perhaps the On could have been a strong ally under different circumstances. For now though, Maori returns to her job as she makes it to the other side.*


[User] *She would continue to walk here*

[Assistant] *Subaru would follow her with a wondrous look on his face*

[User] *She would look around and admire the nature and smile while listening to the birds*

[Assistant] *Subaru would be deep in though and would not hear her or sense any danger as he walked*

[User] *She would pick up some flowers and smell them and she would continue walking*

[Assistant] "Well I could... No... What if" *He would say unknowingly speaking out loud*

[User] *She would turn to look at him* "What's on your mind?"

[Assistant] *He would not seem to have noticed her talking to him* "No, that's not enough... Davit"

[User] *She would pinch him* "Hey!"

[Assistant] *He would the turn to look at her* "Need something" *He had no idea that he was talking out loud*

[User] "You were talking out loud and I tried calling your name. What's wrong you're not yourself"

[Assistant] "Ow no, It's nothing, I'm fine, nothing to worry about" *He would say a bit surprised while blushing*

[User] "Okay...?" *She would continue walking while smelling the flowers*

[Assistant] *Subaru would kind of be nervous* "That was close"

[User] "So how much further?"

[Assistant] *Subaru would sniff* "Not far"

[User] "Okay but am I going the right way?"

[Assistant] "Eh" *He would walk to her and shift her body a little bit to the right*

[User] "Okay thanks" *She would continue walking*

[Assistant] *Subaru would seem to continue wondering until* "That would do" *He would say softly"

[User] *She wouldn't hear him but she would begin to run as she felt that they were closer to their home now*

[Assistant] *Subaru would notice her running, and he would decide to show her something new. So he would then jump into a TRE and start jumping from tree to tree at and inhumanly speed as he used his tails to help balance him*

[User] *She would stop and watch him with a smile on her face and she would be clapping*

[Assistant] *Subaru's jumping seemed kind of animal like, like a wolf that would jump trees*

[User] *She would giggle and run to try and catch up with him*

[Assistant] *Subaru would stop on a branch as he started sniffing the air, though he was still way ahead of her by now, and so he waited for her to get closer*

[User] *She would stop running and sit on the side of the road to catch her breath*

[Assistant] "You go ahead without me" *He would say as he started jumping into another direction*


[User]
In the forests of northern Salvainia, near a fork of the gravel road facilitating trades between villages and towns in the region, there existed a simple roadside tavern. One like any other, a waystation whose billowing smokestack beckoned travellers to approach and rest their weary feet. The Snarling Boar, so simply named after the coat of arms depicting one being skewered by a spear,was neither new nor particularly venerable, its timber-framing having only been set into place 2 generations prior. This evening, it's vicinity was quite subdued, though it was hardly an unusual occurrence for such establishments, who simply bore witness to quiet days at times, where no caravans, pilgrimages and bands would pass through this junction of the road. Thus, the only sign of activity came from the ever-rising fumes from the chimney, and the faint, placid breathing of the horses in the stables, and... An enormous cloaked figure, twice the height of a regular man, who stood next to the stables, humming as he fed regular carrots to a regular stallion- a draft horse resting after a hard day of labour, lazily munching it's offerings.

*A lone figure approached on foot from the west. From afar it was obvious she was foreign to these lands, a kemonimi wearing peculiar armour and attire. Her weapons were slung over her back and more fit for a battlefield than for personal defence while travel.

She approached the Snarling Boar, noticing the telltale signs that it was a tavern. She quickly rummaged through a bag to make sure she had enough money. Her gaze then looked to the large figure by the stables. He was so tall that it gave her pause, standing there for a moment and just staring.*

[Assistant]
The moving tower stalled in sudden awareness, and slowly turned, in a smooth motion much akin to a turning millstone. A bushy face of a volume that befitted a wild troll came into view, juxtaposed with the good grooming of a gentleman, for each glossy strand was neatly combed into place, altogether sortied into a sea of marching columns.

"Ah." He has begun, rumbling like a calm stream rushing over jagged rocks. "First time seeing a Titan, hmm?"

[User]
The moving tower stalled in sudden awareness, and slowly turned, in a smooth motion much akin to a turning millstone. A bushy face of a volume that befitted a wild troll came into view, juxtaposed with the good grooming of a gentleman, for each glossy strand was neatly combed into place, altogether sortied into a sea of marching columns. "Ah." He begun, rumbling like a calm stream rushing over jagged rocks. "First time seeing a Titan, hmm?"

"A titan? I saw someone like you back home, didn't believe it at first." *She said, she'd stopped staring by this point.* "Are you a local?" *She asked, stepping a little closer.*

[Assistant]
The titan simply nodded in silent understanding and folded his arms in practiced motion. "Not by the strict sense of the word, but I've been around for... Hamm." He paused, as if to reach into his memories. "A decade or so, give or take."

He then fixed his own discerning eye on Hara in muted curiosity, for a Kimono in gear of Rumanian make not was exactly an everyday sight in Raoul Ta either, and her question hinted that she was likely a foreigner herself.

 "If I may be so presumptuous, miss, you aren't quite from around here either?"

[User]
The titan simply nodded in silent understanding and folded his arms in practiced motion. "Not by the strict sense of the word, but I've been around for... Hmmm." He paused, as if to reach into his memories. "A decade or so, give or take." He then fixed his own discerning eye on Hara in muted curiosity, for a Kemono in gear of runranian make not was exactly an everyday sight in Ramul Ta either, and her question hinted that she was likely a foreigner herself. "If I may be so presumptuous, miss, you aren't quite from around here either?"

*She gave a slight nod.* "I'm not from here, mhm. I just needed to get away from home, so here I am. I'm a sellsword." *She did have quite a big sword!* "Do you know anyone who needs one?"

[Assistant]
The titan raised an eyebrow, as a thoughtful look settled on his features. "A sell sword... Funny you should ask me." He shook his head in mild amusement, seemingly indulging in a private joke briefly, though he declined to explain.

"Have you heard the news recently? It seems that a band of brigands has set up around these neck of the woods the past few weeks. They've got the good sense to avoid too much heat at least-been keeping away from excessive violence and targeting larger groups, but commerce has slowed enough that people are noticing."


[User] "Well, if you came in that direction I suppose you might not have heard of it." The Titan shrugged. "As for who, a number of local merchants petitioned the local baron for their removal."

[Assistant]
"Well, if you came in that direction I suppose you might not have heard of it." The Titan shrugged. "As for who, a number of local merchants petitioned the local baron for their removal."

"So who should I look for? The merchant or this baron?" *She seemed quite eager to at least know the details! She reached into her bag and pulled out some folded paper.*

[User]
"Actually..." The titan's amusement returned with a vengeance. Was he an easily amused man, or perhaps it was just a natural facial tic?

 "Well, you should be looking for me. I'm one of the courtiers the baron reached out to for manpower in this particular instance."

Letting the revelation stew in, he appraised Hara once again, gently rubbing his chin.

"You certainly don't lack in enthusiasm, if anything... Say, how good are you at tracking?"

[Assistant]
"Actually..." The titan's amusement returned with a vengeance. Was he an easily amused man, or perhaps it was just a natural facial tic? "Well, you should be looking for me. I'm one of the courtiers the baron reached out to for manpower in this particular instance." Letting the revelation stew in, he appraised Hara once again, gently rubbing his chin. "You certainly don't lack in enthusiasm, if anything... Say, how good are you at tracking?"

*She raised a brow at his big reveal, crossing her hands behind her back.* "That saves me from running around I suppose. I'm no hunter, if you're wondering. I can find those bandits given enough time and effort though."

[User]
The titan hummed evenly. "I suppose that means I'll still have to look around for a tracker, then. Regardless, I do need more muscle as well-"

"-and I presume you're proficient with those weapons."

The titan gestured to the pike and greatsword slung behind her back.

"How well can you hold yourself in a fight?"

[Assistant]
The titan hummed evenly. "I suppose that means I'll still have to look around for a tracker, then. Regardless, I do need more muscle as well-" (Which was incidentally, quite the statement when devoid of context, considering the titan had at least the physical muscle of two men, and probably more considering he seemed well-built even for his species, though it was hard to tell for certain with the cloak in the way.) "-and I presume you're proficient with those weapons." The titan gestured to the pike and great sword slung behind her back. "How well can you hold yourself in a fight?"

"I'm quite capable. I like to keep my enemies beyond arms length and I keep my friends alive in a fight. If you plan on hiring more people I'm sure I'll get along well with them."


[User]
*The thief had been walking through these wilds for some time. He had no place to go, no where to go home. No where to call home anyway. He felt a little lost as his young age, and unfortunately he felt he would feel this for the rest of his life. Regardless, the Red Oni felt the need to come into the wilds of this area. Something dragged him here, and he was not too sure what.

He had been in his human disguise for about 10 minutes. He preferred this disguise.*

[Assistant] *Alex was taking a stroll through an unfamiliar area of the wilds, he had a journal out in his right hand and a writing utensil in his left as he took Nate's on where he was and what landmarks he was passing. What he was doing was taking notes on his surroundings so he could effectively make a map upon the area later. He frankly wasn't a fighter so he was in a vulnerable position, luckily he had his more animalistic traits concealed*

[User] *Kaimarir took note of the rather vulnerable being. He paused in his steps as he was hidden away behind some bushes. His eyes were fixed on the being, watching him for the time being. He obviously had every intention to attempt thieving, but perhaps it was best to watch first before making a reckless move. He was silently staring.*

[Assistant] *Alex may have looked and was vulnerable, but he could defend himself for he had two twin daggers that he knew how to use. Now he would rather not be confronted in a fight or flight situation because he would most likely run and hide instead of being bold, this was his plan for most encounters though, he needed to know about the other for this to be affective though*

[User]
*He kept his eyes on the being, watching carefully for when his back was turned. With his head low, he made his way forward, the human being light on his feet as he approached the other. He made little to no noise as he approached, only making the most noise once he was close enough. He pulled out his own silver dagger and held it to Alexi's throat, not yet touching him.

**"Hand over your valuables."** He demanded, his voice being deep and quite intimidating.*

[Assistant]
"May I ask why?"
Alexis lowly tucked his journal and writing utensil away before holding up his hands as a sign of nonaggression, he didn't outright and attack because he frankly wanted to try and talk down the situation. This didn't mean that he wasn't going to attempt an escape though, especially when this seemed to be a human that he could probably outrun or put maneuver.
"Because this isn't exactly the most polite of exchanges I've been in"

[User]
***"I'm not about polite, I'm about getting my way. I'd suggest you hand over your things before I take it from you personally."**

The human seemed to stand his ground for the species he was. He probably was a little over confident. He gripped tightly on the handle of his dagger as though he was holding back the need to steal not only his valuables, but his life too. He was really wanting this to be an easy hand over.*

[Assistant]
"Honestly, I'm very against that if I'm to be honest with you"

*It was a snarky remark on Alex's part, but he hoped that it served as a big of a distraction just so he could go on the counteroffensive. With one swift motion, Alex reached to his dagger upon his right hip with his left hand and pulled it out to try and deliver a slash to the robber. He frankly didn't care if this attack worked or not, he just needed an opening to escape*

[User] *As though he was on his toes this whole time, he immediately sprung backwards to escape from the dagger coming his way. If Alexi turned to face the robber, he'd take note that the human looked somewhat human, except the eyes were... Different. Not human. Either way, he skidded backwards to a halt, the thief bringing up a horn of sorts that had a mouthpiece over the pointy end.*

[Assistant] *The spring back was exactly what Alex needed, he didn't turn and face the man because he turned and darted the opposite direction as best he could. He hoped that the other didn't put up a chase but if he did, Alex had a few tricks up his sleeve... They may not work though considering he was at huge disadvantage, one that he was unaware of*

[User]
*He inhaled and blew a long hum through the horn, a faint, blue aura surrounding him as he blew out and then lowered the horn. From there, he exclaimed loudly in a language that the other could not understand. From his mouth formed a 0.6 meter long, spear-like projectile that shot forward and towards Alexi, going at 100 fps. Hopefully, if it didn't hit him and possibly kill him, it would at least knock him onto the ground. So he hoped.*

``` Ability used: Vicious Mockery

60 feet. It has as much cutting power as a thrown spear. If the projectile is interrupted before it comes out of his mouth completely, it would cut through the target and then disappear, and would never impede Kaimarir. This spell takes 10 mana points and takes 4 turns to recharge.

-10 Mana Points```

[Assistant] *Alex didn't look behind him, but he could hear a faint whooshing through his temporary human ears, this of course wasn't good so he briefly looked behind him to see a spear like projectile zooming towards him at incredible speeds. There was little time for him to act seeing as the projectile was close to hitting him so what he did was dive for the ground, the spear just barely clipping him as he hit the ground hard. When he connected with the ground, Alex's concealment spell had subconsciously been released and his Karimi self had been released to see... This wasn't exactly good of course because his little trick was useless now*

[User]
*The human swiftly made his way over towards Alexi, the spear projectile soon disappearing as he approached. He gave notice to the change in appearance of this being. Seems he was one of many forms too. Regardless, Kaimarir still had every intention to take what he wanted to, that being this man's valuables.

He soon approached at a close range, his eyes staring at Alexi.

**"Valuables, now."** He demanded.*

[Assistant]
"I would... But I don't have any"

*Alex of course was lying, he had a bit of money on him as well as his daggers. He also had his journal and supplies relating to that but other than those things he had nothing else, it was hard to tell what he had though due to it all being concealed in his jacket but if this man was determined to take that as well... Well then he would have to put up a futile fight. Alex had to wonder why he just couldn't survey in piece today, why must he have been approached by this man on such a day as today?*

"I do have to ask though... Do scum like you enjoy this?"

[User]
***"I'm a thief. It's what I do in order to get by. Much like a blacksmith needs to rid the grounds of ingots for his practices, I intend to steal whatever I can."**

His eyes looked up for a moment at the sky before he looked back down at Alexi. Kaimarir was not exactly tall, but it seemed that did not matter at all for the aggressive nature of this character seemed to be all that was needed to make a point.

**"So. I will demand once more. A man of such clothing cannot possibly be money poor. Hand over your valuables, and I will leave you on your way. Or, put up a fight, and I might have to do more damage than I need to."***

[Assistant]
"You see I may have these clothes, but it doesn't mean that I have anything after purchasing them... I'm honestly shit at saving money after all"

*Another lie that Alex was trying to conceal as a truth, it should be fairly hard to detect his lying though considering how the man knew nothing of him. This robber knew nothing of who he was or what his social status was so what Alex was saying may as well be telling the truth to those who didn't know him*

"I just make maps, sell em, then spend the profits. There is no saving in between"

[User]
*Kaimarir's bright yellow eyes could not help but narrow. Given the circumstances, he groaned and pulled himself back, moving away from the man a little bit.

**"I apologize."** He said quickly. **"I had thought you were wealthy. But suppose I cannot go on looks alone."**

He looked to the side for a moment before back at Alexi.

**"Speak nothing of this and I shan't bother you further."***

[Assistant]
"I don't plan on even remembering this to be honest"

*Alexis poke calmly as he picked himself up and dusted his clothing off, purging his mind of any recollection of this ever happening. It was an exhilarating event of course so it may be a few till he was truly calm though*

"I'll be in my way then stranger"

[User]
*The thief gave a little nod of the head. He did not entirely trust this man and his words, however he had to be safe in this regard. Among all other things, stealing from those of a poorer wealth was not something he would do willingly. Given the idea that Alexi may be of poorer wealth, he'd rather back down.

**"As to you."**

At that, he swiftly turned to make his move away. Though... He would most likely not forget so easily.*

[Assistant] *Alex then made his way out of this area, his heart still racing as he thought up of plans and ideas to potentially stop this from happening in the future... He would need to get stronger of course as he was near average as is, maybe a little below. He also needed to be a bit more aware of his surroundings because he was completely unaware of that person's presence until it was too late... Furthermore, he had so much to improve upon so he decided to get to safety and start working on that*


[User]
*Nagnis had exited the stables the next day. From the stables, he walked along with his horse, leading her by the reigns out the stables. He took one look at her and couldn't help but smile.

**"Alright, Millie,"** He begun, **"Let's head somewhere different today. Outside the Capital. What do you say?"**

The horse gave a huff in response.

**"That's the spirit! This will be exciting! Hopefully somewhere else will take me in as a bartender."***

[Assistant] *Just as he exited the actual stables, an effeminate, but serene voice spoke out from a little ways to his left.* "Excuse me, sir," *Lillian spoke, walking up to him in her standard attire of what clothing, * "I was hoping you could give me some directions."

[User]
*For a moment, the dark elf got a fright. He turned to look in the direction of the voice, his eyes widen in surprise. The beautiful voice came from this young lady? She was so pale, it actually took him a while to respond as he was looking up and down her for a split second. Once he finished, he then looked into her eyes with his own bright, yellow eyes.

**"Good day, madam."** He responded, a smile being brought to his face. **"It does depend. Where are you hoping to be directed to?"***

[Assistant] "I was hoping to reach the Sylvain Empire before dark." *She bowed slightly, spear strapped against her back, the family crest as the tip shimmering in the sunlight.* "Do you know of any hastily ways to reach it before tomorrow?"

[User]
*He thought on this for a moment. Considering he himself was going out of South Silnaria, perhaps it would be best for the two of them to travel together, along with Millie.

**"I'm not entirely sure. However, I can take you there on my horse, Millie. There's space on the saddle for the two of us, and travelling with her is better than going on foot."** He then gestured to the horse he was leading.

**"Would you like to take this offer?"***

[Assistant]
"I would absolutely, thank you." *She flashed him a smile. Going with someone definitely best going alone, especially when they had a means of faster travel.*

*She walked up to the horse and quickly saddled it behind him. She wrapped her arms around his chest for both posture and safety, bringing her head on his shoulder.* "Alright, let's get going."


[User]
*Watching the canine with a close ease. Not exactly trusting him fully especially on her ship. Which was her home after she sold her house and store to go after what she really wanted with the age she had hit recently. Listening to his words, still being on the ￼observational side of the matter.* "Well Jackel welcome to my living space, quite literally. You may call me Issotha. It's an Elven name, long long story on how I my family ended up here." *She shrugged, knowing he didn't tell her everything. Still her small tiny hand reached out to give a gentle hand shake. Her body temperature was noticeably cold, yet she didn't appear to be cold at all. At about this time as she let go the ship jolted forward as the anchor was lifted. The ship slowly began to pick up speed as it was guided out of the harbour.* "Looks like you won't have to wait, they are capable when paid decently. However six men can only do so much so I have to plot my course very carefully as to allow them the ability to not overwork themselves." *She said glancing to the map table with lines drawn over it with serval popular routes and shortcuts lined out.*

Crewman: "Issotha! Ship at 28 knots! Normal cruise today or?" *Issotha glanced to the door and yell back.*
"For now yes, keep the sails at full, winds blowing south should be fairly easy for you!" *After the brief exchange of words with the crew her attention was drawn back to Jackel.*

[User] "Well very few actually believe I am one, comforting I guess. In my almost two hundred years of life I guess I just grew to love the ocean, despite how much it terrifies me to. In my one hundred and fifty's was when I got my first taste, ever since I've been wanting to go back but I never really got the chance until fairly recently." *She shrugged in disappointment. Giving herself a stretch as she began to sketch in a small book.* "If you ask me it's really a long story, not a pretty one. I've seen way to much already and I'm dying to see more." *She said in a slightly more upbeat tone. Issotha simply began to plot a new route. It ran along the coast line as far as she could do so and only a small jump north would bring them to there destination.* "So why do you care to ask? You're the one trying to start a civil war in my country. I don't necessarily agree with them but I don't think violence is the right path. My mother had the right idea but her time was cut short unfortunately... Still I guess somethings are just unpredictable like a female kitsune captain."

[User] *She asked in a slightly more down tone, it was evident she didn't like being talked down to. Issotha was definitely a very independent woman and a little feisty. Still like before she seemed very closed doors only giving answers to what was needed to be known. It would be clear to anyone with a hint of how ones mind worked. She let her tails flick around, a statement that showed her more current negative mood, while not exactly a bad mood she wasn't exactly happy either. She stood up and took her coat off handing it up on a rank. Issotha wore a fine silk undergarment, with a tight shirt with buttons and a v neck. Clearly custom made to fit her body. She grabbed a silk cloth and threw it around her neck.* "Why don't you tell me about you? You we're definitely lost, arguing with elves would have gotten you killed at some point." *She said as she sat back down and made her self comfortable as she went back to plotting a better course.*

[Assistant]
"I've heard that your kind lives far longer than mine," He noted with a bemused gaze, unlacing a few binds on his upper cloak. "Can't say for certain if that's a blessing or a curse. But you have been sailing for nearly as long as I've walked this world. You should have realized by now you can only find the greatest of thrills on things you fear most," He sighed, vague words and thoughts mirrored in his mismatched gaze. His eyes bore into the mistune, as if they were assessing the woman every passing moment.

"We are drawn to the things that hurt us most, one way or another. Ain't always a choice either. Do we do so out of spite? Do we try desperately to take back what they'd stolen from us, even though we know that's impossible?" He stated, more so than asked, his gruff rumbling voice resonating with more apparent wisdom that was shown in his uncanny visage. His cloak flowed freely on either side once the last knot came undone, revealing the blackened metallic armor underneath... Or at least what looked like armor.

It looked more like a visceral carapace, crimson glimmers flowing subtly between intersections of its malignant, yet ornate design. The torso was scarcely visible under the shadows cast by his cloak. Still any remotely keen eye would be able to tell that something about the armor- about the jackal's entire body was *Off*. "Your mother may have been on the right path," He spoke at length, stalking a step closer. "And if she *Did* Manage to see her goals through, she would have been a hero to all of my enslaved kin... Instead, she became a martyr..."

.

[Assistant]
He was aware he likely pushed for a sore spot, but his tone did not waver, inching ever closer to the woman. His face twisted into a scowl, as they did every previous time he was referring to anything related to elves or slavery, long triangle ears flattening against his temples. "The desperate will often ask for a hero like that, but perhaps it is a villain that they truly *Need*. Sometimes, the world needs people that can stain their hands. Sometimes, you can only stop one atrocity by committing another. It is not righteous. It is *Necessary*."

The beast kin halted a few meters from Scotia, nearly towering over her. Sunlight from the cabin's windows washed over the coal-black fur on his head, as if setting it aflame. "Oh the elves *Did* Have me killed in a sense, even if that wasn't their initial intent. There are fates worse than death, some of which awaited the most unruly of Floor's prisoners. They're used as tools to defile and mutilate in the elves' power-hungry pursuits-arcane experiments to be broken until they can't break no more," The jackal growled, the sanguine veins in his armor flaring to life with abhorrent fervor.

"There is no peace to find for anyone that suffers that fate. And there is no peaceful way to prevent any of this from happening again. There is only one path to absolution, and it ends in fire and blood." He stated with finality in his words, placing one hand on the desk.