Jazmyne

"That sucks." She shrugged, accepting the offer before settling her old weapon atop the counter. "Seemed like a good idea to take this job before, huh?" Jazmyne questioned. Being a merchant seemed as boring as the rest of the professions to her. The brunette sent her money along with the weapon in Baldur's way.

-25 COL from Jazmyne to Baldur

-1 Basic Bull-Whip from Jazmyne to Baldur

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R E W A R D S

1 SP & 200 COL each

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Jazmyne had been staring at the same item in her inventory for the past few days. After receiving her new whip the other had become useless and much less appealing as well. She almost couldn't believe how ecstatic she'd been to have it during the beginning of the game. If the weapon didn't go now it'd be going in the future, she decided to head over to a merchant and sell the thing off to where maybe it'd actually be worth something. It seemed that currently a trade happened to be going on thus Jazmyne found herself awaiting the moment that she could approach the merchant. Which was rare for her to do. Once she got the chance Jazmyne would say, "Take this off my hands will ya. It's a Good Item just tell me how much it'll cost."

"You're such a dork." Jazmyne face-palmed, unable to contain her laughter in response to Creius's attempt to be even the least bit of comforting. It wasn't his fault that she was hard to please and it wasn't his fault that he probably really didn't feel anything towards anyone at all. She didn't know why she even cared in the first place and all but shoved away the feeling of disappointment. "That'll be your first and last time holding a girl's hand. You should cherish that moment and never forget it. Maybe write about it in your diary or somethin'. Yeah I feel like you'd have a diary." And she was back at it again as if nothing awkward had happened. As if the teasing and slightly rude remarks hadn't stopped. Dark brown eyes scanned the surroundings, cheeks puffed out and back slouched in a position that hinted at Jazmyne's lethargy. "We almost there yet?" She nagged in an easily comparable way to a five year old kicking the back of their mother's seat while asking the question on repeat. Walking was getting boring.

Jazmyne nodded, a grin of approval flashed in Hydra's direction. For his own good he should comply with her demands and listen to whatever she said. Really she only signed up on the Help Boards for some back up in case the quest went wrong or proved to be especially difficult. It only made sense and was much, much easier than asking a friend who probably didn't want to do anything with Jazmyne considering her friends list consisted of those whom she barely knew. Her eyes settled on the two heads seemingly attached to Hydra from her current point of view. The brunette raised a brow before asking, "What the Hell is that?" 

After an answer it would appear that their path choice had been correct. A tiny hut swayed in the strong winds of the mountain's summit. Jazmyne knew they were nearing it due to the rising wind speed, lowering temperatures, and fog mist building up around her ankles.

"Should be." Jazmyne rolled her eyes before glaring in the stranger's direction. "You should really watch over the things and people you care about." She warned, picking up a flower only to tear each and every one of its petals off in a vicious mannerism. Then again she had no idea what Velnia actually was, believing her to be a little girl. Being with someone else never had been awkward for her before so why exactly Jazmyne began feeling uncomfortable around another person had her mind going crazy in attempts to think up reason after reason. Thus a moment of silence occurred between the two before she decided to speak again. "You never told me your name."

"You could've used a different Sword Art then." Jazmyne retorted, not really sure about the topic she ranted on about though not one that went down in a fight very easily. Speaking of which, the elf charged forward once again and honestly Jazmyne felt as if she could kick the thing a mile away with one swing of the foot. But turns out the elf had a different plan in mind. It swerves past Jazmyne and rushes for Rain. The brunette lashes her whip but ends up forgetting to activate a Sword Art so relatively the attack does nothing. With a tiny spear it launches the sharpened pole in the direction of Rain's stomach. The weapon pierces the male's stomach before falling to the ground and disappearing. With a cheer the elf backs up and prepares for another attack. "Great..." Jazmyne mumbled, flipping her hair in annoyance.

"It's..." Jazmyne paused, inspecting the situation. This person must miss someone and now really wasn't the kind of time to start fights. She sighed before shrugging and shaking her head. "okay. It's fine I was just being silly. Maybe I'm lonely. Eesh.." Rubbing her temples, she sat down where she was, not really caring about spots anymore. At night Jazmyne seemed to soften up. Or perhaps it was the setting. Either way the glare in her eyes had disappeared and the harshness of her tone flattened itself out. "You don't have to shut up if you don't want to." She piped up, desiring conversation so she wasn't completely bored. "What's she look like? I been walkin' out here for a while now maybe I saw her around or somethin'."

"Oh I know..." Jazmyne muttered, rolling her eyes while face palming. "I forgot how innocent you are, Avi." The brunette sighed before moving over to her friend, bending down to grab the pink-haired girl in a hug, lifting her up from the ground. "It was only a joke y'know. I actually care about you okay? You can tell me whatever. But you gotta know that I joke around sometimes and you need to grow a backbone too. If anyone ever saw you do that they'd take advantage of you in a split second. Trust me." Jazmyne felt bad for her friend for being so vulnerable. She hadn't realized the severity of the issue at hand. But she'd teach her different ways to see and do things eventually, Jazmyne planned. Avilon needed her help and she wasn't going to leave her new friend alone anytime soon. For both of their sakes. Even if people bowing at her feet happened to be what she wanted, right now it was from the wrong person. Without another word Jazmyne would take Avilon's hand once she would stand up on her own feet, leading her to their room. "You can sleep in my bed if you want." The brunette offered out of instinct, hardly believing nor realizing what exactly had escaped her lips, and honestly not caring. Sleepiness was taking over.

Jazmyne hadn't been paying attention to Rain, expecting her companion to swing and get things done. But when no combat could be heard she turned in time to see him taking a swig from some kind of bottle. "Really?" The brunette questioned, quirking her eyebrow in annoyance. "Drinking on the job instead of working?" She shook her head as if a disappointed mother before beginning to slow clap. "Nice nice." The elf attempted to attack thought the attempt was futile and pretty pathetic. It had Jazmyne laughing in seconds. Swinging her whip idly over a shoulder the brunette decided to take a break and skip her turn. "Still waiting for you to go hun~" She teased.

"Oh shush." Jazmyne moved to flick Rain's shoulder, sticking her tongue out at him and spitting in protest to his words of warning that she simply ignored without care. Though she was grateful for the savior she would never, ever, say anything, naturally. With two hands pushing against Rain's back she shoved the male player forward, further into the depths of Floor 3 that become shrouded with a light fog and darker grasses along with a spookier atmosphere. "Oooohh, I bet you're scared out here~ You seem the type." Jazmyne teased, wiggling her fingers around for added effect of annoyance.

With another elf appearing Jazmyne prepared for attack, but she failed to land it and had to turn her head to hide a blush conjured out of a mix of embarrassment and disappointment. "Psh whatever..." She mumbled, falling back so that Rain could take his own shot.

With a shrug Jazmyne, after ensuring that her weapon was equipped and ready for action, responded with a, "Yeah sure." She wasn't a professional in combat or anything but it was an entertaining past-time in such a boring game for many, including herself. Plus it really worked with stress-relieving and proved who happened to be best at what they did. Hardly waiting for either of the two to begin walking she set a brisk pace in the direction of the gates that lead to the fields of Floor 1. She'd been out in them, and in the town itself, so many times and for so long that the map of Floor 1 had become more familiar than the back of her own two hands. Jazmyne hadn't even gotten outside enough during an entire lifetime of living in the same city in Japan enough to memorize the neighborhood let alone city thus her memory was an extraordinary feat. "So what weapons do you specialize in? I'm a whip user." She touched her weapon that currently sat in its hilt, a bit ahead of the rest of the group but wanting to create conversation once again out of boredom mixed with curiosity.

"Psh," Jazmyne rolled her eyes though still chuckled in betrayal of her stoic look. "I would've never guessed." She commented in reaction to the other female player's statement, eyeing the otherwise attractive appearance in deep thought, second guessing all of her previous assumptions. "Singing is easy. I could help you if you ever decide to become... well whatever species she was." Though Jazmyne wouldn't mind being flaunted before a crowd and showing off her spectacular voice, she certainly wouldn't choose the route of becoming a dramatic diva in such a lousy game. Perhaps in the real world, but then again that would take effort and work and too much socializing. It seemed the other had the crowd taken care of with her down-to-a-point glares thus Jazmyne remained staring ahead in the direction of the scene, arms folded and expression relaxed. "Personally I'd rather watch you, you seem far more interesting Kiru. Nice to meet you, and take it from me when I say that I'm definitely not lying." Jazmyne felt the need to mention the fact that she was trustworthy and far from a liar simply because Kiru seemed like someone who'd be gone in a second and if you didn't say all you wanted to say then you'd be left wishing you had taken the chance to speak more. The brief history given reminded Jazmyne of what Sword Art Online truly was. And that made her all the more confused since Kiru seemed so young and a girl who had just as much a chance in the world as Jazmyne. But if Kiru didn't seek pity then Jazmyne would give her none out of respect.

"Well," The brunette flipped her long locks behind both shoulders before turning in Kiru's direction. She was getting bored of the current scenery anyways, dark eyes now focused on the figure before her. "I don't have anything else to do for as long as we're stuck here. Go ahead and explain I'm actually interested. I''m used to a little... competition anyways." A smirk should set the mood, and so Jazmyne plastered one on her face to further express interest.

"I wouldn't say that to someone with a scorpion fetish... I hear if you turn on one person the whole community comes lashing back at ya." She honestly had no idea what they were talking about anymore, Jazmyne simply strove to complete her goal and would seek in until the end of completion. Because winning surely is a lovely thing. Creius had to be one of those types that really got freaky when they let loose. Or maybe he was a hermit crab destined to be a grumpy old man who sold watches in the future. Maybe even a butcher who murdered to danced ballet to let all of their emotions fly free. "Ah man, uh," Jazmyne turned red and instantly let go, creating plenty of distance between the two before slipping both disappointed hands into the depth of the pockets of her pants. How disappointing, she really did was Creius to feel something. Even if it was a tiny ounce of platonic love as a sign of possible future friendship. Everyone, well almost everyone, that Jazmyne flirted with before had reacted in their own special way. But Creius was simply... there. And maybe he felt nothing but she surely felt something more than annoyance. "no I guess not I mean it was just a joke so... Yep." She sheepishly rubbed the back of her neck before coughing, finally speaking up to clear the awkward air. "Just more proof of that guy love y'know? Nothing serious." With that she poked his side though it wasn't nearly as passionate as before.

Though Floor 2 couldn't even begin to compare to Floor 4's beauty Jazmyne still enjoyed to roam the flower fields, mostly safe zones fortunately, and especially at night. Stargazing was one of her most frequent and favorite hobbies aside from pranking unsuspecting players. There's a truly satisfying feeling she derives from such a thoughtful yet lazy activity. Eager to get to a certain spot before the sun sets Jazmyne picks up her pace. Only stopping when, of course, another player happened to be standing directly where she wanted to sit. And yes, she had remembered the very spot that her butt had been planted in for the past week. Scrunching up her nose in disgust Jazmyne picked up the stranger's words as she stomped towards him.

"It's very flattering that you want to get back to me... but I'm afraid you've forgotten my name. It's Jazmyne. And that's my spot." She pointed towards the ground, surprisingly not sounding as sassy as usual. In fact tonight she happened to be rather content with life in-game. This guy was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. Not that Jazmyne planned on starting any fights after the day ended.

"Should I?" She questioned, though more so in a way that proved she could care less of her actions rather than in a "I'm seriously asking" mannerism. The only thing Jazmyne cared about was Jazmyne so anything else had her turning her head the other way. "The shop thing? Yeah jobs are definitely boring... But everything else is exactly what I do in my free time. They're more personal to me though so I didn't say anything. Geez Helios way to be friendly." Before the boy sat up she would punch his shoulder. Albeit being playful it was still a bit rough though she happened to be oblivious to this fact, sporting a wide smile before springing up from the bench. "I'm going wherever you guys go for the rest of the day. Isn't that great?"

A book nerd is what Jazmyne would've considered Aster regardless of what the other female revealed to do or find interest in. The name simply fit the other's look though that wasn't to say Aster wasn't attractive. It was more so the fact that she held the appearance and aura of someone you'd expect to be or call a "nerd". Maybe intelligent or shy or both. Jazmyne knew now that the stereotype didn't fit Aster perfectly social-wise but so far all other things about the girl applied. "All wok and no play makes Jack a dull boy." Jazmyne commented, feeling as if Aster hadn't exactly been one to let loose. Ever. Of course Jazmyne could show her table companion a few things about mischief or show Aster a good time. Maybe one day. "Maybe it was good you got to experience this in a way." The brunette shrugged, taking a sip of her drink before responding once more with, "All the performers I've seen are boring or useless or both. No way I'd take that job it's just not the same as the real world. Mostly I did those things out of the passion anyways... Even without the money I could get anything I wanted so rewards were never really important." She replied surprisingly seriously, seeming to be greatly affected by talk of her hobbies. Feeling as if the mood would go sour if the conversation was left there, Jazmyne did return Aster's smirk will leaning back in her chair, front two wooden legs leaving the ground. "I'm gonna do something for me and me only. Maybe a Cook or somethin' so I can always have myself a nice meal instead of buying served crud. A maid or two would be nice actually..."

"Maybe you're just sensitive." She teased Kekoa in response, not being able to hold in a comeback no matter the situation. Though there wasn't much speaking after that thus Jazmyne believed she had won. Or maybe she talked too quietly. Jazmyne had honestly been a bit taken back when the two of them reached the gate that lead to Floor 2. She hadn't even known the way but fate seemed to have good plans in store for her judging by the rolling hills of the new location in the distance. The brunette flipped her hair, turning her head so Kekoa couldn't see her blush or furrowed brows in obvious embarrassment mixed with annoyance. "Duh. You're just mad because I know more than you so stop trying." 

Her eyes widened and head jerked forward due to Kekoa's proposition and quick movement. She hadn't even gotten the chance to begin the race alongside her companion before he sped off. "What a cheater..." Jazmyne huffed, brushing her long hair back before pushing herself forward, long legs beginning to pump in order for her speed to pick up. What an annoying hill, of course there had to be one. Hills were always a bother during running or even walking both ways because going up is hard and going down is difficult. By the time Jazmyne reached Kekoa her breath hitched inside her throat, chest heaving up and down as she panted heavily in a fashion similar to a dog. Despite being rather fit and in shape Jazmyne felt herself getting extremely tired in a short amount of time. "That wasn't even fair." Jazmyne huffed, both hands on her hips as she continued to mouth-breath, stepping next to her companion. "Where's this quest, partner?" She questioned, brown eyes locking with Kekoa's own. "I can take on anything, y'know, you're pretty lucky to have me." Jazmyne boasted with pride lacing her tone, smug grin plastered onto her face.

"Yeah," Jazmyne sighed, puffing out her cheeks in disappointment before stuffing both hands within the depths of her pockets. "but if that were the case then newbies would be wiped out." She hadn't thought of that fact until now though the realization had Jazmyne pretty damn thankful that she could reside in a safe zone without worry of the more powerful of players. "It isn't anyone's favorite I don't think." A lazy remark paired with a shrug of slight acceptance. Jazmyne had such a fiery temper that impatience came naturally. She had to get what she wanted immediately or else all Hell would let loose. Waiting wasn't something she did, ever had done, or could stand in the least bit. "Is there a virtue that's likable at all?" Jazmyne wondered aloud with a roll of her eyes, though the nickname certainly had a light blush sweep across her cheeks. Even if just for a second. "Oh, I dunno, I kinda just wanted to get outta there really. Maybe somewhere less crowded." She scrunched her nose up in disgust, nodding her head towards the numerous amount of dwellers the occupied Floor 1 with their "useless existence". "I hate people." Her eyes drifted over Shino's figure. "Well... Not everyone."

"Not bad." Jazmyne shrugged before nodding in approval, eyes squinted as she inspected her order. It hadn't taken long at all and the creation certainly was above average when taking her previous mental image of the Whip into consideration. Though it wasn't like Jazmyne would compliment nor thank anyone for completing such a "simple task" anytime soon. Or for anything else really. The brunette accepted the Whip by giving up her payment and then quickly turned on her heel to briskly pace out of the shop. She was definitely ready to use the weapon.

Jazmyne trusted Avilon despite having only met the girl on that very night. There was just something special about the pink-haired girl not to mention it would be too late to abandon their relationship seeing as Jazmyne had already blurted out personal secrets. "Oh I noticed." Jazmyne curled her pink lips upwards before rolling her twinkling dark brown eyes. Avilon definitely was quite a talker and had already proven this fact by endless speech. Though surprisingly the brunette hardly cared and actually felt content while listening to her friend speak even if the words were complete silliness or things she could care less about. Such as feelings. Avilon might confuse Jazmyne's interest and confusion as a form of caring but unfortunately that wasn't the truth. Jazmyne could care less about the problems of others. But that didn't need to mentioned at the moment. "...It does...?" She perked up, forgetting about the needed towel, staring in Avilon's direction with both thin brows raised. All she did was share feelings and thoughts. Embarrassingly so. But nobody, other than her own parents, seemed to be affected by such sensitive things. Boy, was Jazmyne confused. This must be what having friends was like, Jazmyne thought with a blush of confusion marking her tanned body.

"Uh..." Her words were caught in her throat in reaction to Avilon's sudden display of affection. It took a few swallows of thick saliva and deep thinking for Jazmyne to return to Earth and to be able to speak again. Warmth engulfed her near freezing body once more despite water pellets still dripping from her drenched skin. Thin arms quickly wrapped around the pink-haired girl's body, a connection present that Jazmyne hadn't ever felt with a single person in the world. It was an odd feeling but also very pleasant. The crying didn't bother her and neither did the current awkward situation. Jazmyne felt like crying herself but wouldn't allow the salty tears to break free from the corners of her eyes. "Y-You can be my solace." She commented, tone low as if speaking too loudly would break the girl in her arms. She finally found that one person she could rely on and find happiness with. How sudden, but not soon enough. After a few moments of holding Avilon tightly, Jazmyne's arms fell loose and she cleared her throat. "Avi. I'm naked." The brunette chuckled a bit before pushing the pink-haired girl away though a bit reluctantly. Touching had always been Jazmyne's comfort as well as her favorite way to communicate. "You little... Spyin' on me like you promised not to." With a flick of the wrist Jazmyne re-equipped her undergarments before walking away, only damp by now. "Good thing I don't mind you being a creep."

"Right, right. I promise I wouldn't care if it was though." She gave a skeptical look before shrugging in response to the same question held between both players on either of her sides. "Definitely not you guys, but I mean I could be wrong about that since we haven't really done anything y'know." Thinking a bit she leaned her head back, eyes focused on the sky while her mind wondered. Upon returning to Earth after a few short seconds Jazmyne returned her gaze to her two seat buddies. "Pranking is always fun. Maybe a little stealing. Fighting. Causing panic. Scaring people. Combat. P-" The brunette trailed off, not sure how the others would respond to the idea of killing but instead went with, "ranking. Pranking. Did I say that? Of course I don't expect you two to have the same idea of fun. Now answer your own question and let me know what you like to do in such a boring game."

Taking large gulps of her soda, Jazmyne narrowed her eyes in an annoyed glare towards Crimsa. "Whatever, okay." She leaned forward with a smirk, wiping fizzy bubbles from her thick lips, adding to the suspense by getting as close to the red-haired woman as possible. Sure Jazmyne was a little mad that her Mistress hadn't answered an easy question but now the possibility of a challenge arose and those certainly were difficult to deny let alone ignore. Plus the situation could become a little more interesting and give much wanted insight on the personality along with needs of her Mistress. "Well let me know and I'll do it." Jazmyne cracked her knuckles, ego bursting through the roof, a cocky look plastered onto her face as she sucked in a breath while awaiting a response.

"No... creep..." She muttered, covering her chest with two crossed arms before swiftly turning her body, head turned so she could keep eye contact with the stranger. "IF you happened to do that I would've beaten the living [censored] out of you so consider yourself lucky." She noted despite knowing for a fact that safe zones didn't allow such contact with another nor would her blows have any effect on the other due to her non-existent Martial Arts skill or Unarmed Combat buffs. Oh well, threats had become her backbone and confidence booster. His second question certainly had her thinking though, which Jazmyne did not enjoy one bit seeing as it proved she had no idea about a topic. And boy did she hate not knowing everything and proving it too. "Of course I do." She stuck out her bottom lip in a pout, both hands now resting atop her thin hips in a posture of disapproval that the boy had misjudges her "brilliance". "I bet you don't then? Which I sorta expected but whatever. Am I gonna have to escort you or can I return to the peace of no annoyance?"