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A collection of chirps and beeps erupted from Kaie, and it gave a small wiggle of its form in what Aoi recognised as some sort of celebratory dance movement. She found herself laughing at the entire show, and quickly moved to try and appease the robot’s clear excitement at the situation. ’Yes, yes, you’re doing great here. We’re not done yet though, and there’s still lots to learn – so don’t get too ahead of yourself, got it?’ The chirps repeated, though this time slightly less enthusiastically, and Kaie settled down beside her again with a motion that showed its intent to watch and lear

A slight beeping, as well as a shift in Kaie’s body was the only response she received. Everything about the small robotic figure appeared to suggest it was intent and focused on whatever it was she was doing – not that Kaie had any complaints. She knew that the more attention Kaie played, the more likely it was that they would remember everything that she was working to teach them. ’What we’re going to do next is to actually sew the edgings closed, to ensure that the thread is contained and can’t flow outwards and away. It’s a simple enough process, though a bit repetitive. We’ll need a

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Aoi took a collection of tools and began smoothing out the edges, cutting away the hanging threads that had remained and ensuring that the ones behind them were still tucked away nicely. She prepared them for the final edging they’d receive – a collection of sewing methods that would cover and seal away any chance for them to escape beyond their emplacement – and looked along the various points in its shape to ensure she didn’t miss any major imperfections. Only once she was content with the condition of the edging did she look inwards, smoothing out creases that had begun to show and settle t

The scissors slipped beyond the end, the cutaway pieces falling to the ground as Aoi let the movement fall into exaggeration – a movement meant to preserve the final touch point of fabric on blade. She let out the breath she’d been holding, turning to see how Kaie had come along with the tools she’d requested. Her eyes passed over the area she’d been worried about, noting that a number of creases had appeared, and seeing that they were minor, but worth adjusting when she had the time to focus on it over getting the ends solidified for the next step. ’Oh, excellently done!’ Kaie had retur

’Right, I’m almost done here. Can you get me the finishing tools? I’ll need to wear down the edges to ensure they last and don’t fray away with time.’ She gave a nod towards the tools as the scissors continued to slide along the fabric’s edges. She didn’t look away from her work, engrossed in the task and not wanting to ruin a perfectly good piece – even if it was being used for nothing more than training purposes. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a masterpiece or a simple template, everything you do should see your best effort put into it. Anything less, and you dishonour the materials and the

No answer came to mind, and Aoi found her hand stopping in place as she fought the urge to laugh at the ridiculousness of the idea to begin with. What an odd world we live in, where I’m trying to teach my friend robot how to sew, while also considering how to recompense it for one day running our tailoring business…all while I go fight monsters in an attempt to escape back into the real world. She shook her head, trying to clear away the tears that had appeared due to the strain of resisting the humour. She gave a sigh as she turned back to her task. She could already see the final cuts

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"Damn it's cold," Wulfrin said rubbing his hands together, trying his best to get warm. "Of all the places for the gate to spawn, why did it have to choose this frigid land. I'd have prefered it to appear on Floor 22." Wulfrin was not at all dressed for the occasion. Gone was the heavy armor he was usually clad in. In its place he wore a simple short sleeved red tunic and tan trousers. His brown leather boots were truing their best to keep out the cold, but he was still on the verge of hypothermia even in this virtual world where cold wasn't supposed to bother him. Regardless of how it lo

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There was one last major drop to get in preparation for the raid. Upon doing some digging, Wulfrin learned of a field boss known as The Lich King on Floor 14. It's drop was an item known as The Darkness Salve, a one use item that could boost his wife, Ciela's, mitigation to new heights. Since she was planning on joining the frontlines in the fast approaching raid on Floor 29's boss, Wulfrin saw no better time than the present to sneak in a brief jaunt. The clock was ticking, so they had to move fast. "No time for big buffs," Wulfrin said as he hefted the Blade of Zariel over his shoulder.

Silence fell as Aoi continued cutting into the fabric, her motions calm, controlled and with a purpose that only she could imagine. Kaie watched from the side, the small red lens focused on her movements as it considered the path that the scissors would take, and the shape that the form would come to in finality. She could see the twitching movements of its appendages, not so much desiring to leap forward, but rather carving out a path in the air in front of it, as if mimicking the path that Aoi herself was making in the actual material. She didn’t let it distract her, but she made note of it

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It took Kaie nearly six attempts to find the right tool, and Aoi could see the flustered response in its movements. The robot scattered across the area, discharging tools and causing a clattering as it attempted to find the right thing – bringing piece after piece to Aoi’s side, only to receive a shake of the head in response. Aoi watched in a mixture of suspicious and pity as the form of Kaie slumped slightly, finally grabbing the right tool and slowly shuffling it over towards her. The movement, to Aoi, appeared almost apologetic or uncertain, and she knew that the familiar was feeling at le

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The majority of the tools she needed were already set up, and Aoi spent a few moments going over the more common ones with Kaie watching. She ensured to describe not only the name of the item – from the simple thimble and needle, to the various scissors, picks and other objects of the trade – but also their purpose, and how they would be used in the creation of their final piece. A few moments were spent testing Kaie, watching as the small robot pointed out the various implements once Aoi asked for them, and excited motion in its movements as it danced to-and-fro along the table before them. O

They’d left the café behind after finishing the small meal she’d ordered, Cervais heading off on his own adventure as Aoi took to the streets with Kaie in tow. She wasn’t entirely sure her plan of action going forward, but she’d spent some time over the meal discussing the quest with Cervais, learning about the intricacies of the system and the various openness that it provided in its completion. She was shocked to learn that she wasn’t required to complete one specific set of steps, but rather simply create a training program with her companion and find the best way to teach them the skill sh

Aoi smiled and nodded her understanding, glancing over at the robotic being at her side. Kaie, she’d named it, had proven to be attached to her if nothing else. Though she wanted to call it annoying to a degree, she couldn’t help but admit the companion had been nothing short of helpful in its own way – even going so far as to try and collect and organise her small tailoring shop’s materials earlier in the morning. It had failed, miserably, but it had attempted it nonetheless after she’d tidied up a small portion of the work area and complained about the mess without thinking. Not to me

Jomei the emerald duelist Midnight, possibly, or close to it. The suns light had faded hours ago and the red canopy that made up the Fire Forest were a much less brilliant color in the dull moonlight. Branches swayed in the wind, the rustling of their leaves sounding very much like the pattering of rain - a sound that he had grown sick of after countless days fighting off wave after wave of monsters on the 29th floor. Jomei needed a break, even if just a day, just some time to rest and recuperate. None of them would be able to continue

’It certainly looks like it needs some basic training.’ Cervais glanced at the robot to her side for the first time since sitting down – a feat that Aoi was somewhat impressed with, considering how it had maintained an aggressive posture the entire time they had been there. His eyes seemed to sparkle a little, as if amused by the robot’s behaviour, before he glanced back at Aoi. ’The good news is, you can try it to help you out. There’re actually a few skills specific to familiars that they can use, once they’re trained. Realigning its…purpose, so to speak, may actually help it to relax too. R

The Underground Waterfalls had to lead somewhere, and Morningstar discovered that one came to a stop in the Geode Cache. The waterfall, which became a river, ended with a pool roughly the size of his mansion. The pale red water was slow-moving; a partial dam stopped the river from flowing properly. Morningstar launched a stone. It skipped across the water seven times, but he would have told you eight. It splashed gently over seconds until coming to a stop with a loud plop that echoed through the cavern. He tossed another. And then another. Underground, there was end to the supply of rocks

Nature's Treasure: Little Eden>> Cold. Bitter cold that seemed to pass through what clothing she wore and tore into her skin with an aggression that made Aoi wonder if the Cardinal system wasn’t attempting to bring her to an end simply through the freezing of her internal organs. Not that it could do such a thing, she knew. Digitally, she was nothing more than an image – no internal bones, organs, or any other features that could theoretically die from the cold that surrounded her. That logic didn’t stop her from shivering and complaining, however, pulling the dark jacket closer aro