Dominion

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Dominion watched from the trees as Domarus carefully examined the situation and environment. It was not apparent to Dominion that these mobs would be underwhelming to Domarus, as his helmet was covering his face. Actually, with Domarus's first movement, it would have appeared as though Domarus would take out a Nepent in the first attack. However, Domarus was not mindful of his armor and it's clanking sound resonating in the forest, which gave the Nepents ease to move out of the way. He placed his foot to slow down the momentum and pivot around to face the Nepents from the other side. This was a rather clever move, but it did not change the fact that no nepents were hurt in the slightest by the most powerful player among them. Dominion placed a hand over his face, emotions beginning to take over. He had to control them, right? Looking back up, he realized that Atzo had blanked out, only now realizing where he was and what was going on. Not to mention, Rozarth came down, putting a burning flame between Solomon and the Nepents. Dominion needed to make the first move, or there would be only one player separating 4 Nepents and Solomon. Dominion had no aoe attack but he could feel the rage build within him, bursting from him suddenly. He jumped forward, grasping a branch and swinging, landing in the middle of the four Nepents. He extended his arm and threw a basic punch at the first Nepent to move toward him. The strike did little damage, but it knocked the Nepent against the nearest tree, suddenly frozen there. From this attack, there was only the hint of a golden hue residing on his Spirit Monkeys, as Dominion did not use a sword art. Dominion then spoke, "You must divert the attention from him before I can help him", Dominion said, his rage toward the Nepents is masked during combat.

Summary-Dominion managed to keep his eyes open as he lay against the ground, the sudden impact causing his lungs to temporarily collapse. When he became conscious again, he realized that he was laying in the sand, semi buried by the uplifted sand. The body was no longer in sight, and his friend was doing something to his hair, of course before he collapsed against the ground. Dominion began to stand up, but he needed some time. A near death experience in this game had it's affect on everyone, especially of someone who had seen the potential being a legitimate reality. He raised his arm to at least get his body out of the uplifted sand and look up at the sky. It was certain that they would need some time to recover, and he wasn't about to do anything to piss of his partner, who came in near the last moment possible to take down the boss. lifting his arm up once again, he placed a hand over his forehead, the poison still pulsing through his veins as he waited for the affect to wear off.

200 Col, 1 SP, Snake Venom to Grave

200 Col, 1 SP, Snake Venom to Dominion

Dominion noticed Atzo approach him while he stood in front of the teleport pad. Noticing the three headed dog, Dominion remembered that he had left Enma on the second floor for several days. He nodded his head, unable to hide any emotions from being expressed on his face. He simply smiled to his friend, stating "Well, hot or not, enemies don't change much because of the environment. They will still hold their own in a fight, and I will certainly show up whatever has plans to defeat me." Dominion stated, his eyes moving examine the landscape a bit more. Then, when he had taken in as much as he could for a few brief seconds, Dominion began to walk forward. "I suppose this dog is yours, Atzo? You definitely have something in common, but I can't tell what it is..." Dominion then heard Atzo mention the giant. "What is this giant? Is it just a bigger version of a player or is it a monster or is it something entirely different? Also, if we plan to face it, I must know something. Are we technically in its territory, or is it in our territory?" Dominion asked abruptly.

@Atzo

Dominion had just come from Vargas's shop with a long stick, just barely justifiably a spear. It had a rusty and dull spear tip at the top that was poorly attached to the wooden shaft. It would have to make due for the time being, especially since he would most likely break it during his training on a floor he had never been to before. Reaching a teleport pad, Dominion called out the floor which he sought, "Floor 9", Dominion spoke. He found himself on a hot, dry and darkish land, with orange holes around him. It was clear that the world here was like a pyre funeral, but instead it was the entire landscape. This was a volcano, but Dominion had not seen any place on earth that looked entirely like such. Nor was Dominion expecting the oncoming heat from the ground, a thick orange fluid flowing slowly along the rock ground toward his feet. He could only wonder where Atzo would meet up with him, until he realized that it would only make sense for him to arrive from the teleport pad. Therefore, Dominion kept his battle gear on, as it was designed to give his body air and space while worn.

@Atzo

Dominion walks into Vargas's shop, having been given the information from Atzo that he was someone who could sell a basic two handed spear. Dominion smiled as he walked forward toward the counter, the door swinging shut behind him. There was an obvious place to buy items from, and it was apparent from the weapons and whatnots around the shop that he could forge stuff to some degree. "Hey, could I get a very, very, very basic two handed assault spear? Like, I would love to have it in a couple minutes if that is possible." Dominion said. He seemed to be in a rush from his wacky hair and unbuttoned shirt. looking to both sides, he could not spot any player anywhere in the shop, but there was a two handed assault spear sitting on a wall. Lifting his head to look back at the entrance into the shop, Dominion got the idea that he would need a lot of luck to train so much in one singular day. Grabbing the spear and leaving triple the required payment, Dominion left the shop in a hustle.

(Looking for two handed assault spear, - 300 col)

Dominion could see Lady Grace through Olivia standing translucent, almost like a ghost. Both Olivia and Grace had a vast area to dwell in, while they (Dom and his father) would live in small places, occasionally sleeping on various rough locations whenever it was deemed essential. The only place that resembled a home for Dominion was his half a year stay at the old lady's house. Dominion had called out to his father that he was going to walk down to the lake, to which his father had actually already left to do meditations and training. Dominion had his shirt off, wore baggy white cloth pants, and a shinny fabric around his waist for a belt. He had grabbed a net, as he had seen people at the ocean do before boarding a small sailing vessel. His hands hurt as he grasped the net, but he masked the pain with his natural joy. Soon, he would master the art of the fishing net, even if it would take him all day. Except, Dominion had little knowledge about lake fish, and thought their could be massive water animal dwelling in the depths. Dominion recalled this when Olivia mentioned Grace's death.

Snapping back into the moment, Dominion realized that Lady Grace had passed. He felt a snowflake fall on the back of his neck, melting as it touched his digital skin. He lowered his head down while still standing in front of Olivia, reciting a Buddhist prayer in his mind. He gave total respect to the lady for having given himself and his dad shelter from the weather. Then, raising his head up back the original height, Dominion smiled once again. Olivia had sent him letters, but he had never seen any letters when he moved from one place to the next. He could only imagine where the letters could have ended up, possibly the monastery he originally dwelt? Either way, Dominion was thankful for Olivia's hospitality and kindness. Her next comment reminded him of the same day, the day he attempted to fish with a net at the lake. "I remember that day very well. That giant fish must have known I was there, but I am certain I will still catch the darn thing!" Dominion said, still believing that the giant fish of folklore had to be somewhere in that lake.

While still looking at her, he realized at that moment that she had grown... matured in a beautiful, womanly way. Still listening to her, he recalled the scariest moment of his life, where he lost consciousness suddenly at that lake, "But I also remember when I slipped and fell into the lake." Dominion could remember almost nothing except Olivia's face above his own on dry land, turning his head to spew water onto the grass. "That makes me wonder, what was it that you did to get me out of the water?" Dominion moved his hand forward to brush her hair behind her right ear, something he had done often that summer to both pester her and to see her beautiful face better.

Might edit a bit more, @Nashoba

Dominion stood on the tree branch for a brief second, scanning with his eyes from one side of the lake to the other. He was catching a glimpse of the entire lake, especially because of the massive width and length from one bank to the other. The snow was almost blinding to Dominion, his eyes squinting to see as far as possible. Enma was the first to notice a stranger approaching them and prepared to initiate combat. A voice, however, in a gentle and hesitant tone, called out a question up to Dominion. Dominion was not startled by the initial question at first, completely missing the fact that his original name was used. Suddenly, coming to a realization, Dominion's jaw dropped. He no longer looked out at the lake, but rather down toward the ground from his elevated point, where the girl with long pink hair stood. Dominion quickly called to Enma with his sign language to halt the attack and took another look down. She had called his name, Omi, which was not someone in this game that anyone would know. Dominion knew from that moment that he was talking to Olivia, the girl of Grace. Dominion remembered the lake now, a flash back to the summer. Dominion made a swift movement, leaping from the branch and grasping a medium sized branch with his right arm. He fell faster than the snow from the branch above, falling a step away from Olivia. He quickly moved the step forward, embracing her with a large hug. This was both practical and emotional, as Dominion was covering her from the falling clumps of snow. "Olivia!" Dominion exclaimed with a voice of pure joy. "How have you been Olivia? Are you alone? How did you get on this floor... or How did you get in SAO for that matter?" Dominion suddenly came to realize that he might be squeezing her to death. Thus Dominion raised his head, the snow falling off his upper back onto the snowy ground as he loosened his embrace. His shirt was unbuttoned as usual, his messy golden hair mixed with white specks of digital snow. @Nashoba

Dominion had waited long enough for the day to reach the higher floors. Enma on his right shoulder, his unbuttoned shirt unbuttoned as usual with no stains from combat. Now, Dominion was on a semi-mission of his own accord. He needed to get some tier 2 materials for making a new weapon, and one that he would become proficient with almost immediately. Dominion arrived on the eleventh floor, his eyes looking from side to side. This place was almost exactly like the cities in Britain and Italy. Large buildings, paved stone streets. Dominion had a small flash back, and it was one that he remembered very well. He was in the slums of the city with his father, hidden away in a small building of sorts. Dominion had acquired several vegitibles from venders in the surrounding area and began to place them on a black pot thing. When he touched that pot, however, his hand quickly flashed with burning pain. He couldn't understand how it had happened, but he rarely cooked for himself after that point.

Dominion walked through the teleport pad of the first floor and arrived on the fourth floor. His messy golden hair was pointing in all directions, his physique shown through his lack of appropriate clothing. He wore his unbuttoned white shirt, long blue jeans, and wore his spirit monkeys. He wore his fist weapons because they kept his fingers warm, making it easy to grab things such as branches. Dominion had come because he heard rumors from lower floor npc's. There was a supposed amount of treasure beneath the lake... or it could just be a giant monster from the depths. Either way, it was a nice idea to Dominion to at least check it out. Dominion was still standing at the pad, Enma materializing on his right shoulder. Dominion nodded to Enma, and then proceeded to look over at the tree leading into the forest in the distance. The snow covered Dominion's feet when he took his first step off the pad and into the wilderness. Enma jumped off of his shoulder, throwing patches of snow from his limbs as he made swift movement to the trees. The lake was somewhere in the distance, which was not a worrisome distance if Dominion took to the trees. Dominion launched from where his first leg landed and burst into a sprint. He quickly made a leap and grasped ahold of the branch nearest to him. Swinging his body weight in a circle and up onto the tree branch, he made another burst. He continued this until he came across a break of trees, the lake seen for meters in a 180 degree peripheral view. Dominion remained in the tree branch, but the view reminded him of somewhere his dad had taken him... a smile was visible on his face.

@Nashoba

Dominion seemed to be distant from combat, almost as though his thoughts had traveled to another place. He came to full conscious to find himself still in combat. Looking to both sides, his team hadn't taken any damage... which was not the case for the other team. A guy in his team was yelling that someone should help out the girl, but it was clear other people were protecting her. Even though this man clearly had no right to tell him how to handle the situation, it became clear that guy himself was unable to perform such a task. That first team had taken witness to the death of a player, and that was something that would take time to process. However, more importantly to him, the other team had taken some damage from the last hit, one person Dominion knew was dear to Atzo. Dominion was surprisingly eager to move, dashing around players that appeared to be frozen in place and came to stand beside Raina. He placed a hand on her shoulder, his hand glowing a golden hue. As the health bar grew more into the yellow from red, Dominion melded back into the players. Returning to stand beside Solomon, Dominion was still processing the current combat.

list of further threads (79 total)

http://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/14316-op-f1-a-new-life-in-sao/?page=3#comment-511218 (+2 SP, 44 col)

http://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/14300-pp-f1-what-does-it-take-to-cook-stryder-atzo-dominion-complete/?page=2#comment-512232 (+2 SP)

http://www.sao-rpg.com/topic/14408-op-f1-resolve/?page=3 (+2 SP, 100 Col)

Dominion knew Mist's question was just as right as his own, so he gave the honest answer. "I live in the alleyway on this floor, even though I have enough items to get a house. I chose the nomadic life, Enma to help train my martial arts techniques when I get rusty. My goal is to assist the lower level players, bring them up and save their lives before they fall. Sometimes I fail, partially because few players actually want a monk to assist them in combat, or something like that. Either way, I did not come here to do anything but offer assistance." Dominion spoke the truth, though he doubted that it mattered much. "Hydra? The man with the two headed snake and orange cursor?" Dominion asked, not because he needed to hear the name again, but because Hydra and Dominion had become friends not long before. At that moment, a notification came up in Dominion's view, but he ignored it until he finished talking. Dominion didn't suppose there could be another Hydra wandering Aincrad, but very few things were impossible in this game. Dominion began to laugh, remembering his first encounter with Hydra, "That man is lucky to have met you. We attacked one another when we first met. How he got the red cursor, I would not know, but he has a kind heart. Although, I doubt he would like someone looking for his name on this palace, when you could just go and talk to him in person." Dominion put his hand on his forehead, as though he were trying to remember something. "Last I checked, Hydra was in his shop making stuff. Looked pretty lonely." raising his head once again, he put his left arm in his pocket. "I would suggest you pay him a visit soon, he doesn't get good company as an orange player very often." Dominion said, lifting his arm to both accept Hei's friend request and send a friend request to Mist.  

@Mist

Dominion nodded his head, his messy blond hair shifting as he raised his right arm. Enma jumped off and out the door, climbing the exterior with greatest speed. Opening his notification page, Dominion accepted the friend request by pressing the check mark. Once he had closed the menu, he just looked toward Mist. Airi appeared to accept the man, Hei, to join him for dinner. Therefore, Dominion did not want to get in there way. Mist, however, had not quite left the area yet, which gave Dominion the chance to speak his curiosity. swiftly walking to keep up, he addressed her, "I have heard that this palace holds the names of the dead on it, like a memorial of sorts. Players usually don't come here for fun, or to talk to strangers for that matter. Why is it that the two of you have come to this place, reading down the names?" Dominion mostly focused his question to Mist, as he had seen her look for a name while he was there. He had seen much in this game, but someone eager to find a person on that list was not something he had seen. Mist was now looking up to the sky, appearing to mumble something under her breath. @Mist

Enma persisted the idea to Dominion as they sat on the cold dirt ground, to go to his own dominion located at the waterfall of the first floor. Simple hand gestures they had started to use in order to communicate simple ideas with, were being used more commonly now. Finally, Dominion submitted to Enma's request with a nod of approval some three days later. Dominion hadn't done anything for Enma, besides feeding him regularly and going out to practice and partake in adventures. The digital sun was still barely crossing over the horizon, and was still none-existent in the town of beginning when Dominion raised his head. The giant wall that surrounded the metropolis blocked out anything that wasn't high in the sky. So, Dominion raised his right arm and equipped his Monkey King Armor, Monkey Ring, and Monkey King semblance before standing up in the alleyway, the same place he used to call an abode. His spirit monkeys materialized over his hands as Dominion began to walk, Enma standing atop his shoulder with one leg, keeping balance on the moving shoulder with ease. However, Enma seemed more happy, not having his arms crossed, but instead fidgeting. Dominion grinned at his familiar's odd change of mood before turning back to the dirt street ahead.

Dominion had gotten through the thick underbrush, the giant trees that the Nepents perfered to dwell in, and entered the clearing, which was the exact location Enma had been found. The waterfall and all trees around it were Enma's abode. This was not some simple metaphor, as this was the place Dominion befriended his warrior monkey. The monkey had apparently made this spot his place to rule. Dominion placed his arms behind his head, forgetting that Enma would get hit from this motion. Enma jumped over his arm and made a flip to stand on the ground. Dominion had time to spend as Enma moved around his abode checking all the things that had changed or something like that. Dominion began to walk toward the waterfall, the place he had also seen Solomon. The noise was quite loud at this point, the water rushing down and crashing against the rock bottom. As Dominion began to walk beneath the great rush of water, his armor catching all the water for a short period of time, he noticed something. The back of the waterfall seemed to be spacious like a cave, echoing the great rush of water from the depths. Dominion took a step inside and found it to be decently lit by the refracting sunlight. However, simple markings on the walls of the cave, almost like that of tallies, were burned and traveled a good three fourths of the way around.

Shocked by what he saw, Dominion burst out the waterfall the way he came in. Dominion's armor seemed unaffected by the water, except for the new gleam the emitted. Looking around for Enma, he caught sight of the monkey from the top of a tree looking at something. "What is it Enma, what is it that you see?" Dominion called up to Enma, who gazed at a nearby lake. Dominion walked over to the tree and grabbed a low branch. That was all that was needed for Dominion to swiftly climb up to the top, swinging and leaping like the monkey king, showing the perfect form of his imitation martial arts. He only got a brief second for a break before he noticed a player attacking a turtle. Dominion turned to Enma, grinning profusely. "So, I am guessing you want to partake in the battle, or do you just want to meet the player? I would rather not intrude in someone else's combat if they don't want company" Dominion told and asked Enma, who was still focused at the lake. Dominion took that as a yes to both and turned to look down at the player, "Hey, what might you be doing out in the woods of the first floor?" Dominion called out to Samriel from near the highest branch of a nearby tree.

Dominion walked into the shop again with none of his battle gear equipped, but this time he entered with a bit of curiosity. The request he put on the order form was by no means an easy request. Two near perfectly enhanced items for both the neck and head were requested, not to mention they had some strange affects. Either way, it had been a few days and he would need the equipment sooner rather than later. Dominion looked to either side of the shop to take in the aesthetic look, his hands also at his sides. Dominion then turned and greeted Hydra with an accepting smile, "Hello friend, I was wondering how far you have gotten with the creation of those two items that I ordered". Dominion didn't mean to sound rude, nor did he have the intention of rushing him. However, Dominion turned his head slightly to the side and caught sight of an amulet, it's appearance was strikingly familiar. "have you already finished the order?!", Dominion spoke with disbelief as he gazed at the amulet

+Solomon's key (both immediately given to @Solomon)

+Moon Crescent

Dominion stood, his face oddly unemotional. He had taken witness to the first group charge headlong into battle, and only for that boss to turn and the perfered weapon into a players body. The immediate pixilation of the body was something he had seen when in combat with mobs. To his knowledge, once you crossed death, there was no way back to life. Dominion barely noticed the words of Domarus, or any other players for that matter. Fear did not strike him, but neither did empathy or regret. That player had joined this game, and he decided to gamble for a life outside this game, and reach the top. Dominion sat down, staring off into the distance, paying no particular mind to the players around him.

However, Dominion was basically called back to battle when he noticed Aoda make a move toward the boss. Looking to the people in his party, he could tell he had the highest natural health amongst them, but that likely didn't mean much. Dominion arose from where he sat, spotting Shaggy and the man from the building. Dominion remained speechless as he moved forward. A man, who Dominion could only assume was in his group, yelled out, "Get the lower levels out of here!". Dominion only remained silent, his monkey armor glistening slightly from the light. He did not move, his judgement somewhat clouded by the event that had taken place. Dominion did not even attempt a strike against the enemy, for he was conflicted with that and healing the wounded.

Domarus burst through trees and Dominion looked to the side. A good starting branch and several trees to swing and climb through. Dominion's expression became completely blanked, 1 goal, 1 obstacle. Leaping from the ground, Dominion found his arm around the lower tree branch, pulling up to get a good look at the area around. Dominion actually took to the trees, those that were beside the ones Domarus so easily removed. Grabbing one branch to the next, Dominion kept his pace with Domarus, eyes focused on the area ahead. Nothing could be worse than losing his watch, failing to protect Solomon. However, when Domarus, Atzo and Dominion had gotten rather close to the first nearby Nepent, all (figurative) eyes focused on them... Domarus would get an easy swing, as well as Atzo before they could bring their vines back from within the underbrush. Dominion nodded his head as he looked for a was through... though that couldn't happen without a reasonable display of hate from either Atzo or Domarus... How would this turn out?

Attack order:

@Domarus: 540/540 HP | 54 EN | 14 DMG | 0 EVA | 54 MIT | 2 THR | Hate 0

Atzo: 240/240 HP | 24 EN | 6 DMG | 3 EVA | 0 MIT | 1 Savvy | 1 LM | 2 ACC | Hate 0

Dominion: 480/480 HP | 48 EN | 3 DMG | 3 EVA | 3 MIT | 3 CD | 1 PAR | 1 BLD | Hate 0

Nepent 1: 270 HP 20 DMG (will use one roll for all 4)

Nepent 2: 270 HP 20 DMG

Nepent 3: 270 HP 20 DMG

Nepent 4: 270 HP 20 DMG

Solomon... Not in combat

(OCC-correct me if any stats are wrong)

Dominion jumped to the ground, following Ren to the mansion in the woods. Dominion was surprised as he stood in the trees, his eyes wandering at the log structure. It seemed to be a pleasant stay, but it was unlike most of the other structures in Aincrad. He had seen something like it on a much smaller and more modest scale in a settlement on the first floor, but it wasn't even close to the same. However, a window near the top floors of the building seemed like a easy place to get inside. Dominion waited a little while after Ren had entered the building to leave the trees. Enma, running like a feather hovering over the ground, made it to the mansion in much faster timing. Once Dominion had reached the mansion, he looked up at the window that was structurally right above him. He began his climb, very easy and fluent as he grabbed one spot after the next to reach his destination. However, the sound of Solomon from behind him caught him off-guard. Dominion quickly scaled further than the window and stood on the roof, putting a hand over his own mouth to silence his startled breathing. Enma jumped up from the window and landed on his shoulder, clearly not amused. However, Enma looked as though he was playing games, hoping on Dominion's shoulder with one leg, alternating ever few seconds. The blue haired man spoke from below, his voice echoing from somewhere in the distance. Dominion stood in silence on the roof, looking down at the tall blue haired man. Beside him, appearing to hold Solomon's arm, a girl with long black hair and a gentle face. Dominion had no clue who was standing beside Solomon, but he decided not to question it.

Dominion shrugged to Atzo, clearly not wishing to bother his friend. He thought about Row for a moment, the girl who had basically stole his heart and mind. He hadn't seen her in quite some time, but she had taught him much. Dominion grinned as he turned to Ren. However, Solomon spoke suddenly. "Must we find work? For how else will be live?" Dominion could tell that even the birds flying above could hear Solomon's projected voice. It was like a volcano erupting from the ground. Dominion wasn't moved by the voice, but he was definitely surprised by the wordings which Solomon continued to use. They seemed to make perfect sense to Dominion, which hardly ever was the case. Dominion then moved his right arm to the side, swiping open his menu. He then clicked on his lute and recording crystal and pulled it out. The dark, luscious red of the wood only helped to bring the mood of the songs it would soon play. He held up the fine instrument in his hands for Solomon to take a look at. "Yeah, from what I have heard during my year or so of training, there is a quest called earning a living. If I had to guess anything, I would assume that would be where you would find a life profession", Dominion stated. He hoped that he wasn't mistaken by what Solomon was talking about, but he found that very unlikely. Solomon seemed to be paying close attention to everything, and then turned to the other two players. He asked them, "Is there one amongst us who has?".   Dominion nodded, but Solomon seemed to be focused on the other two guys. Dominion began to pluck notes on his lute, a simple tune beginning to form.

@Atzo

Dominion had let go of Atzo for only a few seconds, not expecting a fierce reaction. However, Atzo moved swiftly around Dominion's muscular form and shifted body weight to get behind Dominion. A sword was placed in front of his neck, one that showed something he had never seen. In the brief second that Dominion glanced down at the blade, he noticed his father walking from a battle scene, his clothes were shredded, his body covered in blood. Horrendous corpses lined the ground as he walk, the environment seemed like a building establishment. Behind Dominion's father was a person, dead on the ground, wearing a symbol on the shoulder which symbolized that of a leading class in China. Dominion recognized the symbol and fear struck him paralyzed. It was a Monastery symbol. Atzo then threw Dominion to the ground, his body no longer able to function as it usually would in battle. Dominion was able to extend one of his arms as he face dived into the dirt. Dominion lifted his body with one hand as if planking, spinning over his wrist to face Atzo and jumped back onto his feet with arms extended, a monk stance for the tiger. Dominion was deaf, his ears unable to hear the words from Atzo. His bare hands shook but his legs were planted like roots in the ground, his body only showing a hateful outward expression. Enma noticed Atzo's and Dominion's sudden outward aggression and ran out to stop Dominion. Combat inside this game, especially against another player of a lower level, was not something Dominion would do in his right mind. However, the sword had shown him something that couldn't possibly be true. He couldn't believe something like that. He hoped that what he saw was just an illusion, but he wouldn't stay to find out. Enma grabbed Dominion's extended arm, swung up to his opposite shoulder, and pointed toward the direction of his previous alleyway. Dominion clenched his hand suddenly, the spirit monkeys just now forming over his hands, as he knew he would be unequipped for combat. He turned out of his stance and began his walk back toward the alleyway, hate mixing into his emotions, a burning anger prevalent. He did not speak, nor did any words of hate or friendship come from his mouth toward Atzo or Stryder as he left. He looked to Enma on his shoulder, his eyes glaring. His simple prank had worked, but furthermore, he had seen something that he wished could be unseen.

-Dominion leaves the thread

Upon arriving at Deepedge, Dominion turned to Husky and Woofles. A smile shown on his face, his skin slightly dirty from the sand that had ravaged around him during combat. His yellow hair was a mess, while his armor seemed almost unscathed. It was a fine armor, designed by Aereth, someone that Dominion had seen during one of the first days with Domarus. Shrugging any current thoughts aside, Dominion raised his hand. Dominion was known to have a keen eye for some of the more subtle things, such as watching and learning. Dominion swiped that hand slightly to the right, opening his friends list and sending a request to husky. Once Dominion had sent the request to Husky, he waved his goodbye to Husky and Woofles, Enma jumping around Dominion, and then landing Dominion's shoulder. Enma kept his arms crossed as Dominion turned to walk in search of a comfortable place to stay the night.

Dominion watched Husky give him a nod. Dominion remained in his spot, watching as Husky ended combat. Getting into a warrior's stance, not similar to the stances taught by the monks, Husky attracted the attention of the boss. It looked down at him, targeting him. Husky quickly averted any potential damage. He then used a sword art and, with style, finished off the two headed snake boss. It shattered into dust upon contact. Dominion began to clap, truly fascinated by the speed at which this boss went down. The notification of congratulations also appeared, large and in the way. Dominion swiped away the notification, after approving the few awards. Three hits was all that was required to take down this boss. When he was in combat with the boss the last time, he wasn't so fortunate. He smiled as he clapped, Husky standing in the sand. "Well, that was impressive. Won't lie, I need to get my hands on a sword art one of these days, but I can guarantee it won't be for quite a while." Dominion smiled, giving a fist bump to Enma on his shoulder. Dominion refocused on Husky as he turned around "If you wouldn't mind walking back to the city with me, I would be most grateful for company. Also, If you ever have another quest that you could use a healer, just PM me and I will be there" Dominion said, his optimistic smile visible for miles away.

Dominion began to laugh. His blond, messy hair shaking a bit as he physically shook from laughter. Dominion had to take quick breaths to make sure he didn't find himself passing out where they stood. "Hydra, have you not heard of the Vanishing Dragon? He said that at one time, he managed to make it onto the front lines, but now he is just a player making his living and doing his own thing". Dominion said, trying to regain his composure. While he bent over slightly from laughing, Enma maintained footing on his shoulder whilst standing on only one leg. Dominion began to walk forward when he realized that Hydra had gotten a head start, just trailing shortly behind Hydra. "Anyway, the vanishing dragon said he was one of the first to attain grandmaster in martial arts, which is a feat to say the least. I honestly don't know when or where he got such talent, but I would surely wish to attain his level of expertise some day." Dominion raised his arm and Enma jumped onto a branch that they passed, nearly at the same height as Dominion's head. "Go on now, into the forest and keep watch for us. Also, if there is anywhere to settle for the night, come back and tell me" Dominion said. He honestly wasn't sure if Enma would understand his command, so he didn't expect for Enma to return.

@Hydra

Dominion watched as Airi and Mist introduced themselves to him. Airi asked for his level, which Dominion was somewhat reluctant to give out. Before Dominion could respond, he found that Vale had made her way to stand beside him, saying something about one woman being enough. Dominion smiled, his hands to his sides as she moved to inspect his weapon on his back. Dominion spoke to Vale first turning his head around to glance at her, "It is nice to see you as well, Vale. I don't suppose you would be that one lady?". Dominion then turned to face Airi, Dominion more focused on their conversation. "I am a level 24, but I have been called out by Vale. I am also a martial artist, but it would seem Vale forgot what I told her when we first met". Dominion laughed, and about the same time his monkey, Enma, appeared from the corner of the building. Enma resembled a human in form with a tail and white fur, standing 3 feet off the ground. Enma jumped onto his shoulder, Dominion's smile widening. "Took you long enough, mischievous little monkey!" He turned back to Mist, who had refocused on the names listed on the wall and Airi. "It is certainly a pleasure to meet you Airi and Mist. If you ever seek help in this game, I am always ready to assist" Dominion said, offering his fist for a fist bump, one of his more common greetings to newer players.

(Vale made mention of my character in the present while I was RPing in the past. That is why there is a current change in equipment, stats, etc.)