Sousuke

Sousuke returned the hug extremely impressed with her jump. She looked like she could have easily jumped further than him but now wasn't the time for contests and she seemed to be tired out if only a little while Sousuke hadn't even broke a sweat.

He pulled his mask down revealing his own smile and kissed her on the lips. The kiss lasted a good few moments before they broke apart.

"What do you think of the spot then?" He asked still hugging her gently.

Sousuke continued to to observe the crowd saw a friend of his run up to the girl who looked familiar. She looked a lot like  Manta actually but she didn't wear the usual blue and white and her hair was much different. She also seemed much more ready for combat than what Manta wore inside a safe zone even before a boss. He equipped his sword to his back the hilt was only recognizeable to his closest friends so if anyone nearby knew him they would know it was him. He watch Kou engage in conversation and leaned against a wall arms folded watching the exchange.

Sousuke shrugged at what Kou said and looked her up and down he had no reason to second guess her in the first place and now it was just solidified. He did need that skirt back though.

"Its not a problem now can I get the skirt back and if you like I'll make you one more your style?" He asked her wondering what she would say.

Sousuke began hopping from roof to roof his cloak billowing behind him dramatically in the wind and keeping an eye on Manta shout directions here and there. She was much faster on her feet due her passives and more acrobatic but she lacked the strength to make a few jumps and looked to be tiring faster than he was. Fortunately she kept up and even got ahead of him a few times as they went laughing with each other and feeling free. This was where he belonged no limits going where he wanted with the person he adored the most. Eventually he called for her to stop and they both stopped at the end of the roof. He pointed to a flat roof that was a long jump and drop from where they were. He stepped back a little and took a running jump flying through the air for a good few seconds before landing and breaking his fall with a skillful roll. He turned back and stood on the edge of the roof holding his hand out in case Manta didn't make the jump. He was stronger physically than her so this jump might be tricky for her, either way he was ready to catch her just in case.

Sousuke took a slice of cake from the the main bulk and took a bite out of the slice he had taken and grinned. That was one of the best cakes he had ever tasted and wondered if Manta could bake a cake as nice as this.

"Oh wow Honey you have to try this cake it's amazing." He said offering a piece to Manta.

Sousukes passive ability Athletics kicked in as he ran towards the wall of a building and jumped straight towards it. But instead of colliding with it he pushed off with his feet and ran up the side of the building before reaching the top and pulled himself up effortlessly. 

"Think you can keep up then?" He called laughing a little. It had been quite sometime since he had gone running across the rooftops and this time he was with Manta so it was going to be fun.

Sousuke saw a girl standing below him near the gates to the town exit. He was observing the players as they came and went through the gate. He brought up his menu and looked through his friends wondering who were on what floors, when he noticed Manta's blip said she was right below him. He was curious as to how that was possible when he couldn't see anyone nearby that matched her usual description. So instead he dropped down in his combat gear and began scanning the area trying to figure out what was going on. He kept his hood up so that most players couldn't recognize him and to keep an intimidating presense in case Manta was in trouble.

(Pic for ref on hood cud Kou hasn't seen it)

Sousuke shrugged considering that she probably was sick of that kind of thing he decided to just go with it and let her lead the way out of the cafe and watched as she brushed her hair out of her face. She really was something else he thought to himself. Once they were outside he stopped so she would to and spoke up.

"Did I ever show you my new hood? It's for keeping the wind off my face when on the rooftops." He said pulling the two part hood up over his face as he equipped his coat again.

(Pic for reference)

Sousuke shook his head as she was about to pay for the meal. He quickly accepted the bill request and paid for the meal. "My treat." He said with a wink before standing up and gesturing to the the door with one hand while using the other to hold out so she could link arms with each other. 

"Shall we my lady?" He asked curtly treating her like a member of royalty for her amusement.

Sousuke knew of a good place to watch the sunset it was on a rooftop at the edge of town the shape of the roof meant the couldn't slip off either but getting there would be fun and it had a leap of faith to the actual roof top since it was so far away from the other buildings.

"I know a spot but how far can you jump?" He asked with a grin.

Sousuke dropped from the rooftop in front of the group his hood up and the lower half covering his face so he looked like a stereo typical rough. He had a black trench coat on with golden trimmings and black military style boots on. He approached the group his eyes the only part of his face visible were his eyes. He walked to the group and spoke.

"You do know most of the people trying to lure you out of the city will be obvious if you know what to look for." He said to them still not showing his face.

Sousuke leant back into his seat smiling. Not one of those grins he usually gave but a real smile one that showed he was truely happy with how everything had turned out.

"Hey how bout we go watch the sunset if your still agile like you once were at least. We could find a nice spot on the roof and just relax what do you think?" He asked her as he looked out of the window.

Sousuke had been standing around on the rooftops for a good while he recognized Emerath from his guild a cross the way drop to a crouch and fade from view he figured he had entered stealth and didn't feel the need to force him to appear. Besides knowing someone has got your back was comforting.

He continued to observe from the rooftop waited to see what would happen next.

If it helps you to start rping usually people go with their character only just starting to decide they want to get involved and msg people for PP threads or post OP threads where they are learning the game from the higher players or some have it where as you stated they are licking their wounds and someone cheers them up.

I personally went with a late log in where I made my character be one of the people who owned the game but due his circumstances and real life occupation he heard nothing about the game locking you in so when he finally did log in most people had gotten to the 10th floor.

Hope that gives you a few pointers for when you get started.

Wait spill what? Sousuke thought to himself? Did she mean the details of the engagement? He wasn't sure since he was a bit dense at times and sometimes you just have to roll with it.

"Oh erm right there was a quest you have to do and you do it together and when you beat the boss it drops an engagement ring for who ever is going to wear it and you get col and a reward." He explained UN sure if that was what she meant.

Sousuke understood what she meant by the fight. It was a test of character and chance for them to see each other's abilities. Learning to trust in each other's strength again. 

"I know what you mean don't worry." He said leaning over and kissing her holding the kiss for longer than was needed but it felt right.

Sousuke smiled and looked out of the window for a moment watching the crowds pass by. Why he left her he had no idea after all was this really worth missing out on and risking losing all over trying to find someone? After all if they were alive he was sure they would come back eventually on their own.

"You know I don't know why I bothered to leave in the first place my place is here with you and I don't want to risk losing you again."

He told her as he placed his hand gently on top of hers.



Only thing missing on the female version is the scar it's so hard to find a girl with sagaras scar lol

Sousuke looked up and saw the reply Manta sent back saying it was most likely a good idea so he decided to go about it the best way possible. He was sure she still had the engagement ring just had it UN equipped because of recent circumstances but he had an idea.

"Manta maybe you should equip it to show her what we mean." He suggested 

Sousuke entered his shop for the first time in a long time ready to get back to business he needed materials first though so he placed a sign saying he was going to re open and set out to gather some mats

A white and blue suit? That sounded great in fact when she said she would model something's for him he had a great idea.

"How about when I 're open my shop I make you a suit just like you described and we can see how it would look on you I could even make you some white high heels to go with it?" He suggested as finished off his last pancake.

Sousuke watched as Kou twirled around in fact it was quite possibly the most feminine think he had seen her do all day. If he wasn't convinced she was girl he certainly was now and the way she getting excited about it all also made chuckle. When she asked Manta to join in he grinned at her nodded as if to say go for it. 

He also dropped her a message in her interface which he thought would also be great fun. It's subject was open this while your standing next to Kou. The messege said should we tell her we are engaged?

Sousuke laughed to himself he thought about Manta in a suit with glasses and an earpiece while he ate his pancakes. He had to admit the thought of her in a tight business suit was rather fetching and he couldn't help but mention it to her.

"A tight black business suit eh? We should try that out sometime." He said casually as he sat watching her while he nibbled his pancakes.

Sousuke watched Manta devour her pie in less than a minute impressed at her appetite of course it didn't matter what you are here since it was a virtual world but he was pretty sure she was a little more picky than that in real life. As for the idea of bodyguards he chuckled at the thought. That would be something he really couldn't see happening.

"Oh yea we would be great bodyguards imagine it now headlines all over the world. President shot bodyguards found getting frisky in a closet." He joked of course he wasn't being serious but hey hey really couldn't see them as bodyguards.

"But no seriously I can see you more of a martial arts teacher. I might go into selfdefense training myself or maybe I could be a teacher to younger kids in a school somewhere I like the idea of trying to keep kids on the straight and narrow and I really don't want what happened to me to happen to them." He said in a more serious tone.

Sousuke started taking notes on the skirt from the hem to the waist to the way it was pleated. He could feel Mantas gaze on his work so he guessed she would see how much work he was putting into this and she received it she would be extatic but now he needed to concentrate. He worked frantically scribbling down numbers here and there and took a tape measure out. Leaned across the table and measure the waist to the hem before sitting back down and scribbled more notes down. Satisfied for now he looked up from his work and decided to have a little fun.

"Well then? Give us a twirl." He said chuckling to himself