Aigomiko

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She'd flinch at the boys forcefulness, but she knew that he was right. She couldn't afford to hesitate and possibly hold her group back.

"You're right.. Lets go."

She'd allow for him to lead the group down the corridor. Once they got to the bottom of the stairs they saw a large banquet hall. It had the finest silver and linens placed on the dining table which took up half the room. It was as if royalty were preparing to dine.

"This...is a bit strange."

"Okay...As the leader...I must be brave.!"

She'd began to jog till she reached the door. Once there she withdrew her beginner blade from her inventory and began to hack at the vines. Unlike the beginning door this one did not seem to reseal hinting that once it entered it was possible to leave at any time. With the vines now clear she slowly opened the door that seemed to lead downward underground. Into a hidden corridor with dusty stone steps and walls. The vines didn't seem to have entered the passage way.

"...I...Must be...brave."

As she said this it was visually noticeable that she was shaking in fear. The only thing she could think of was "..What...What if I die...What If my journey ends here...what if I've doomed these people to the same fate..."

She'd scratch her head and laughed nervously. She then turned to him while walking around the open area.

"Hehehehe....I just found the entrance and thought it looked like an interesting place."

She'd then smile and would look at the plants growing wildly around them.

"I'm kind of glad I found it. This place is so beautiful it's like a page right out of a fairy tale."

As she spoke she saw a marble door sealed with vines, but it looked as if with enough effort it could be opened.

"...Do you think this is the entrance to the dungeon portion?"

She'd pet them and wave goodbye as she walked alongside him.

"Thanks again.....ya know for coming with me and helping me out."

As she uttered these words she stared at the ground and smiled. She imagined that this is what love was. A state of constant joy and a warm feeling that comes over you whenever that special person is near.

She'd look at the ground and would blush feeling foolish for asking strangers to join her so quickly.

She'd stand while patting the dirt off of her dress.

"Well. If you decide to join us I don't expect we'd have gotten far by then."

As she closed the window that appeared when the invitation was accepted she bowed formally as if it were the real world.

"My name is Aigomiko. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance miss."

Aigomiko would spin in a circle causing her dress to flutter and her short brown hair to twirl alongside her while trying to look at both of the players becoming dizzy instantly. As she fell on her butt she said in a sickly voice.

"I was just doing a little exploring when I came across this gate...it looked a little difficult so I was questioning if I should go in or not. It seems like a one way trip so I needed to make sure I'd be prepared mentally and physically.... Hey if you 2 are free would you like to form a party and check it out?"

She'd take off her shawl that covered her breastplate and would drape it over the happy creatures. She'd then carefully cultivate the herbs gaining 2 green herbs and 3 red herbs. She'd then pet them all as the rubbed against her tenderly.

"Hehehe. I hope this shawl will last for a while and keeps them warm."

As she walked alone in the forest becoming more used to combat she came across a strange entrance sealed by many vines.

"Is...is this a dungeon? Am I strong enough...to complete one?"

She'd nervously begin to look around. Then she'd think to herself

"...If I don't do this...I'll never grow as an adventurer."

Aigomiko slashed away the vines revealing an ancient dungeon covered in lush green plants. As she stared from outside of the gate the vines slowly closed meaning. Once she entered she wouldn't be able to leave until she found another way out.

"No!...No no no..Everything's fine."

She'd begin to giggle and would clasp his arm with hers once again and led him through the forest.*

"We only need to find a few more now."

As they walked she made sure to watch the surroundings carefully now that she knew what she was searching for.

Her face would turn beet red once again and she'd only look at the ground.

"Um....I don't...know what you're talking about."

She'd panic. She didn't want to let him know of her blooming emotions. So she decided to hide it. She wouldn't let him know how she felt out of fear that he didn't feel the same.

"Really!?!"

She'd say in an excited yet calm voice. She'd then pet and tickle it untill it rolled over in laughter.

"Then I will. Next quest I do will be to make this little cutey mine."

"That's great. I don't think I'd be able to kill something so cute anyway."

She'd begin to cultivate the herbs and would jump with joy.*

"Yay I got 2 green herbs!"

"It..it's so adorable."

She'd begin to smile and laugh at the stumbling creature. She then walked up to it and began ticking it.

"Do we really have to kill it?"

Her face was now beet red. She could barely contain her emotions.

"Um..Wo- wo- Would you like to-"

As she spoke something scurrying in the bushes could be heard approaching.

She'd pause seeing how enchanting the moon was. She'd then look back at him. His face was now glowing from the light.

"You look very heroic. I mean...The moon makes you look cool."

She'd blush and would look to the ground once again.

She'd begin to breathe normally and would close eyes. Knowing she was safe finally calmed her. She'd reopen her eyes and would begin to look around more carefully hoping that she hadn't missed any herbs while her and her new ally were having a bonding moment.

"If they were to attack..do you think we'd see them in the dark?"

She'd sigh.

"Okay, so you promise to protect me?"

She'd turn her head to him and would stare at him while her face turned a bright pink.

She'd hesitate having never been asked out before she was flushed with new emotions.

"Um...Okay.. that'd be very nice."

She was too hot. It felt as if she were going to melt.

"Um.. so will these monsters be difficult?"

She'd say trying to change the subject.

"No not really. Why?"

As she wondered why he'd ask that while they were in the middle of a quest the pieces clicked together. The moonlightthe arm holding the beautiful scenery. She was practically on a date. Her face would turn a bright shade of red at this realization and she'd look down at the ground while walking to avoid his gaze.

"Okay... Lead the way.."

She'd hold onto his arm while in the dark so that she wouldn't lose him.

"Are they a type of monster?"

She'd get tense still being new to battle she was a little hesitant to put herself in real danger.

She'd jump up and down with joy.

"Do you think we'll be able to find the right herbs in the dark?"

She'd then become serious and worried that she had already messed up before actually doing anything.

"Wow that is really useful."

She'd then begin to wonder if she should become an alchemist. She was always good in her science classes and plus there could be a huge profit from selling potions.

"Do you think that NPC will teach me the alchemy skill if I finish this quest?"

She'd accept the party request and would look up at him and would smile.

"Yes I am. While on the subject. What is the alchemy skill used for?"