Nixon

Nixon listened to Yuki intently, and took in all the information. "Wholly crap!" he said to the last one "I could only dream of graduating college that early, as I had just graduated high school before I entered this game." he smiled at her, and asked in playful curiously "What instrument do you play? Back before this game i was a bit of a musician myself. also you said you had someone looking for you, did you ever find that person?" This was amazing to him. This girl was not only beautiful but smart. Though he was slightly concerned at what she would think of him as he wasn't necessarily smart as much as he was creative.

Nixon nodded and before he knew it Allania was advancing on the man. Nixon sprinted to catch up, he wasn't too far behind. "alright, try not to tackle him..." he thought as he speed past Allania and ran around 'Rowan' causing him to run directly into Nixon. as the two fell to the ground from the impact Nixon got up and extended a hand to Rowan. "Look bud, instead of trying to run off, lets talk about this so that you can get a better understanding of what is happening. The last thing we want to do is hurt you." Nixon prayed Rowan would accept his hand though he was not entirely sure what the outcome would be.

Nixon gave a lighthearted chuckle when she asked if he could cook. "Yeah, that is my chosen profession. I have always loved cooking, both here and in the real world. It usually helped me focus and sometimes inspired me to write my poems." He smiled as he though about his poetry. "Also, I assumed you wouldn't drink, as it is rare to find people who do in this game" he said as he raised the Bourbon to his lips "I unfortunately am technically an alcoholic though i can never seem to get drunk, no matter how hard I try. But enough about be, let's talk about you. It is rare to see a woman such as yourself in this game. So i must ask, what drove you to play this game?" His smile was genuine and caring as he tilted his head slightly. He looked over to the boys that were in the distance "God, they must be jealous." he thought as he looked back to Yuki who was seemingly uncomfortable by their presence.

"Well, it is best not to train on an empty stomach, so i bought us lunch." Nixon said happily as he searched for a good tree to sit under. "Lets go over there" he said trying to point with the hand that was holding the basket. As they walked over he took out the blanket and laid it on the ground so they could sit. and motioned for Yuki to sit down. She was beautiful, he couldn't even begin to think of the words to describe it. And he was an author. "Next time I'll make the food myself" he said as he sat down facing her "However I didn't have the materials necessary to do so" He chuckled slightly, he hadn't gone material hunting in a long time, maybe he would find some today. He then pulled out the sandwiches, juice and bourbon and put them down on the blanket.

Nixon was surprised when Yuki grabbed his hand though he accepted it happily. he kept up with her as she semi-ran towards the market. "Alright, I will be right back" he said as he walked into a deli, he purchased a couple of sandwiches and a bottle of bourbon it was his favorite type of alcohol, though he only drank it on special occasions. He also purchased a bottle of juice as he didn't know if Yuki drank alcohol . finally he purchased a picnic basket and a blanket. and after filling it with the necessary items and paying for what he had purchased he soon rejoined Yuki outside the shop. He had the picnic basket in hand and smiled at her "Let's go train" he said as he presented his hand for her to take, and turned to start walking toward the floor 1 grasslands.

-250 col

Nixon's smile widened as she picked up a similar tone. He did so often meet women who were unpleasant. Yuki was actually nice to the Abandon man, Nixon appreciated this much more than he would let on to. Nixon thought to himself for a moment "What is there to do in Aincrad? I could go grab some food and we could go train..." he thought, and it seemed like the best idea. "Lets go train, However I need to stop by the market and pick some stuff up if you don't mind" He smiled as he though about what food he would grab, he wasn't sure what he would buy, however he decided it would probably be something along the lines of sandwiches.

Nixon stood in his shop for a few minuets thinking about what imeant he wanted to make. He knew appearance was everything and he was defiantly not going to let anyone see him in his cooking clothing. He looked through his inventory and couldn't find anything special. So he decided to put on his normal clothing. He wore blue jeans and a red tee-shirt with a unziped leather jacket over it, he wore black cowboy boots thay clicked with every step. He wore his hair like kagamine len. He checked the time and saw that it was 20 til. He swiftly left his shop, taking his whip off his black belt along the way.

He wasn't expecting her to be there so soon and was pleasantly surprised when he saw her on a bench. He stopped for a moment as his heart skipped a beat. She looked downright beautiful, like nothing he had ever seen before he walked over to he and gave a slight bow. "Would you be so kind as to grace me with a set beside your beauty?" He asked in a proper but playful tone. His normally happy persona intensified and his warm welcoming smile showen proudly on his face. His strikingly blue eyes seeming less intimidating as well. He was relaxed and it was shown through the way he stood, it was weird for him to be this relaxed as he was normally tense and alert, but for some reason here he was anything but.

Nixon had been in constant thought and research. the people he had met in the past few weeks were more than enough to get him ready to delve into the vast and complex science of psychology. But one more than most, the cute girl named Yuki kept invading his thoughts. There was much he could learn from her and he hoped much more he could help her with. He thought back to his father and all of the people he had helped. "Yes" he thought "I should have a talk with this young woman, maybe I will be able to help." he then brought up the familiar message panel.

To: Yukisuzuki

From: Nixon

Hey Yuki, I was wondering if you would be willing to hang out for a few hours and potentially train. If so meet me in the plaza in the town of beginnings in about an hour.

Nixon nodded, there wasn't much that would live in the mountains he assumed, but of course, as soon as he said that the two heard a noise that sent a shiver down there spines. The sound was not one of a normal and familiar beast, but instead a collective sound made by a few of the same type. It was not a sound in which one would want to hear it was ominous and strange. and low and behold a group, headed by a master came forth. it was the legendary mountain chicken. they most surely were doomed. 

Hydra 40/40 HP | 10/10 Energy | 3 EVA | 1 BD | 9 MIT | 4 DMG | 

Nixon 40/40 HP | 10/10 Energy | 35 MIT | 14 Thrns | 3 DMG |

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Master Mountain Chicken 60/60 HP | 15 MIT | 21 DMG

Mountain Chicken(1) 20/20 HP | 5 MIT | 21 DMG

Mountain Chicken(2) 20/20 HP | 5 MIT | 21 DMG

Mountain Chicken(3) 20/20 HP | 5 MIT | 21 DMG

(OOC: This is a Mountain Chicken, if you dont believe me then look it up)

Nixon watched the girl as her face told him more than she could have ever said. he put his hand on her shoulder and leaned in close to her ear as he began to whisper in a serious but caring tone. "Yuki, I cant even begin to imagine the pain you have gone through. Just note that I know pain as well, I may not to the extent that you do, but if you ever need something, don't hesitate to ask. The human life is fragile, but more so is the mind. Promise me you wont let yourself fall to the extent of those who couldn't chose to live. You're life is worth living no matter what your past was. If you ever need any help, be it with training or in the realm of mental help. Please don't hesitate to ask. and even if you don't trust me, or don't want to trust me enough to ask for help, please try to find someone who you do trust in order to help you." Nixon let go and his persona jumped back to happy. "Alright my friends we are almost to the edge of the safezone. get ready to fight, and remember stay behind me when you aren't attacking, this way I can take the hits for you."

"A photographic memory" Nixon said to himself quietly as she talked it had been a long time sense he had heard of such miraculous ability. This was something that most people were unable to do but here he was sitting with someone who could do just that. though it seemed that she found it more of a curse than a blessing. Then he heard her quote something of Buddha. The quote made him think but soon he nodded. "You are right, the past and future are not to be dwelled on. I appreciate your wisdom." He took a sip of his Whiskey and his happy persona began to creep back into his tone. Psychology was a weird thing and all but easy to understand. "Madam you are wise, but i feel like a test may be in order. How would you feel about a game of chess?"

(OOC: This would be easier than most would think as we can say what we do in post, such as bishop to C6. and we can just keep track of the board)

Nixon watched as Hydra went to work, he was diligent and clean. "you are very good at what you do my friend" Nixon said to him smiling. He watched as Hydra summoned a bolt of lightning from the trinket. "That is amazing! I greatly appreciate it!" This device would most definitely help him to an astronomical extent in his journey. "Well there is no use sitting around, lets see if there is anything else we can fight, we could use the training anyways. Oh and when we get back to my shop i will make you something out of gratitude" Nixon said happily

Nixon watched as the man he had saved began to run. he turned to the girls standing beside him "This cannot be good, he is in no fit state to be running... should I stop him?" Nixon seemed genuinely concerned and worried. he was beginning to realize that there was something very very wrong with this man. Not physically, but mentally. He didnt seem to remember anything. "Come to think of it" he said out loud to no one in particular "There are only a few logical reasons he would not remember anything, ether he has early onset alzheimer's or he has a very bad case of Amnesia." This wasn't good, Nixon needed to get into Psychologist mode and do everything he could to help this man

Nixon gave a small laugh as Allania said  "I don't really have any fancy thing like 'the Abandon' to my name." He was very relaxed at this point, he wondered if he was being too trust with these new people, but he thought he would rather risk it. "Trust me Madam Allania, be happy you dont have a title, they tend to stem from experiences you wish you never had." Nixon smiled at her, however his smile had a hint of regret in it. "I am in a good mood, madam. As the color of the sky hopefully means there will be a storm on the horizon, and I just love the natural phenomena that are storms." He turned to the man who had shoved himself down beside Nix and was cursing like a drunken sailor. "You okay there, sir?"

Nixon chuckled to himself as he watched the players goof off. It was enjoyable to see that people could still have fun even in the hell that is Sword Art Online. These players were what made the game more like home. "Come on y'all lets go train. You wont be able to get stronger if you dont" he said in a playful tone "All of you are welcome to join" Nixon's smile was warm and welcoming, and his happy aura radiated out from him. He loved that people were able to ignore the problems in this game and live it as if it were real life... then again it was for them wasn't it?

"alright" Nixon said as he tried to find some berries, as he searched he realized that they were probably too high for anything to grow. It was amazing that they weren't suffering from altitude sickness though it soon dawned on him that they were in fact in a game and it wasn't reality. "What are you planing to make bud?" Nixon asked walking back over to Hydra. he had never actually seen a Artisan craft something and he thought it may be interesting

ID# 52579 Result: Loot 11 (No Mat)

"Okay, Time to end this" Nixon said to no one in particular as he jumped into the air and swiftly slammed the whip on the Bird. he watched as the bird bleed to death after once again falling to the rocky mountain top. "Well that happened" Nixon said jokingly to Hydra "Now what?" He didn't really know what the two of them should do as they could go Mat searching or fight some more monsters. he didn't really care ether way.

ID# 52573 Result: Combat 10 (Natural Crit) [3+2-15=1DMG] | (+Par, +Bleed)

Mob Paralyzed

Loot 2 (No Loot)

Hydra 40/40 HP | 3/10 Energy | 3 EVA | 1 BD | 9 MIT | 4 DMG | 

Nixon 39/40 HP | 8/10 Energy | 35 MIT | 14 Thrns | 3 DMG |

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Roc King 0/60 HP DED [Par, Bleed]

Nixon opened his eyes to see a blonde haired and brown eyed girl standing in front of him, after hearing her question he responded in his normal cheerful way "I wouldn't mind at all. I am Nixon the Abandon. Who might you be?" He smiled at the girl as she sat down beside him. It was a wonder to him how he attracted so many people. And it seemed people from every different walk of life. He was sure that this young woman had a story of her own, It seemed everyone in this game was unique. He took a deep breath and looked at the sunset, still somewhat baffled that Kayaba had put so much effort into the setting and realism of this game. Nixon felt somewhat relaxed in how the week had gone, His story was vast but his being was empty, though he did not know what was missing.

Nixon nodded at Hydra "Yeah that is the plan, the faster you can get your energy up the easier it will be to beat this thing." Nixon swung his whip at the Bird activating his <<Whiplash>> Sword art.  However he sadly missed. "Now how the hell did I do that?" he asked himself as the bird started to regain air. It wasn't going to be long before they lost there chance to kill this thing. he just needed to get one more hit. 

ID# 52567 Result: Combat 5 (Fail)

Mob 3 (Fail)

Hydra 40/40 HP | 2/10 Energy | 3 EVA | 1 BD | 9 MIT | 4 DMG | 

Nixon 39/40 HP | 8/10 Energy | 35 MIT | 14 Thrns | 3 DMG |

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Roc King 9/60 HP | 15 MIT | 21 DMG [Bleed]

Nixon smiled at Hydra as he was given a Thumbs up. "Alright, I guess that means it is my turn" he said as he brought his whip down hard against the large bird. The bird trembled for a second before falling to the ground limp. "Lets see if I can replicate what Xion taught me" he chuckled as he realized he had began the para-locking process. it shouldn't be hard, and if he did it right he would be able to keep this thing down for long enough so Hydra could get his Energy Back

ID# 52551 Result: Combat 10 (Natural Crit) [3+2-15=1DMG] | (+Paralyzed, +Bleed)

Mob Paralyzed

Hydra 40/40 HP | 1/10 Energy | 3 EVA | 1 BD | 9 MIT | 4 DMG | 

Nixon 39/40 HP | 10/10 Energy | 35 MIT | 14 Thrns | 3 DMG |

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Roc King 17/60 HP | 15 MIT | 21 DMG [Par, Bleed]

Nixon chuckled, "We will have to do it again sometime" Nixon grabbed a bowl of cookie-dough Ice cream and ate it slowly, letting the taste saturate his tongue. He was enjoying himself. as he finished he looked outside to the ever darkening sky. "Well Hatter, I believe adding you to my friends list is in order." Nixon said as he did just that "I am going to head to my inn on floor 7, feel free to contact me if you ever need more training or if you just want to talk" He walked to the warp gate and bowed to the Hatter before saying "Teleport Nimbus" and vanishing into the blue effect of the gate

Nixon sat on the bench outside of the town square. This was not abnormal for him as he sat there often. The sun was setting and the beautiful pinkish-purple filled the sky. Nixon sighed, it wasn't an unhappy sigh instead one of relaxation. There were a few shops still open, though most had closed by now. The new spring air was welcoming and the oncoming night just made it feel more lively. Nixon's eyes closed, seeming to fall asleep to the common onlooker. Though he was far from asleep, instead he was taking his time with relaxation. He was absorbing his surroundings. It was peaceful and serine. He tried to think back to the time before the game, but he couldn't. "Some things are better left behind" he said to himself softly. "Not everything is worth digging back up"

As they approached the safezone Nixon lead them to the ice cream shop. "Get whatever you want friend, its on me" Nixon smiled warmly, he was composed and formal now that they were back in the safezone. He was amazed at how that battle had gone, one more hit and the Hatter would have been done for. Nixon needed to be more careful in training players in the future. These players were not as strong as they seemed and the last thing that needed to happen is for him to watch another one die.

Nixon watched Hydra stab the Bird and slice a gaping hole in its chest. "Yeah, this will be easier than it looks" he said. as the bird cam down to hit him. Hitting his shield directly he watched as the Bird's health dropped. "Piece of cake" Nixon joked as the bird circled around to attack again. he was anything but scared. This, in his mind, should be a very simple fight that wouldn't last very long. There was nothing holding them back and with a DPS player he should be able to beat it easily. 

ID# 52545 Result: Combat 1 (Natural Fail)

Mob 8 (Success) [21-35=1DMG] V.S. Nixon | [14 Thrns]

Hydra 40/40 HP | 5/10 Energy | 3 EVA | 1 BD | 9 MIT | 4 DMG | 

Nixon 39/40 HP | 10/10 Energy | 35 MIT | 14 Thrns | 3 DMG |

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Roc King 41/60 HP | 15 MIT | 21 DMG

Nixon gave an Insane grin at Niko before activating <<Crack Of Dawn>> The sound caused by this attack reverberated throughout the surrounding forest. it was loud enough to make your ears Ring. The boar's health dropped to 0 and it shattered. Nixon stood there panting and out of breath. for a second but soon turned to the Hatter and said "How 'bout that ice cream?" He gave a slight chuckle and started to head back to town.

ID# 52540 Result: Combat 10 (Natural Crit) [(3+2)*2-4=4 DMG] V.S. Boar 2

Mob(2) 1 (Natural Fail)

Loot 10 (No Loot)

Niko 1/4 HP | 1/1 Energy | 3 MIT | 1DMG

Nixon 28/36 HP | 3/9 Energy | 35 MIT | 14 Thrns | 3 DMG

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Boar(1) 0/18 HP DED (90Col)

Boar(2) 0/18 HP DED (No Loot)

Boar(3) 0/18 HP DED (No Loot)

Boar(5) 0/18 HP DED (No Loot)