Hidden

She kept searching. Her hope was rising gradually at her previously found material. It was a good sign that perhaps a few more were lying around her as well. The spot where she was at was very green and alive when it came to plants, so there had to be something laying or growing down inside of it. In a few minutes, she found what she thought was another gleam in the grass. Her heart was pounding with excitement. She had originally thought that this quest was just against her, but now it was doing wonderfully. She parted the grass around the glow and found another plant like thing. She picked it from the ground, causing the soil to be uprooted as well. She held it with a smile. She was almost done now. Two more and she on her way back to the old man. She needed to finish this quest. She just had to. 

75230 LD:16 3/5 Materials found

She kept looking. Eventually one HAD to turn up. Soon, she would find materials as if it was nothing, but today was not that day. She had to struggle, but struggling was fine. The struggle is what makes it amazing as you finally reach the point where you are amazing at it. Finally out of the corner of her eye, she caught a gleam. Her eyes became wide and she rushed over to the spot immediately. Her mind had not tricked her. Laying in the grass was another material, perfect for what the old man needed. She picked it and it glowed brightly in her hand until it faded as it added to her quest items. "Finally, that is two. Lets see If I can get a luck streak going. This is turning out to be really terrible for me." She turned and looked to the nearby spots, hoping that one of them might just get her another material. 

75229 LD:19 2/5 Materials found. 

She wanted to just stop, take a few minutes to just be able to calm herself down. She was getting worked up, and now just wanted to give up, but to become stronger, she knew she could not. This is what she was meant to do. The quest was a test of perseverance. It just wanted to see how far she could manage to go. Taking a calming breath, the woman  stood, eyes closed. She stood there a second and decided to reopen them. 'Alright, lets look for some more materials' She searched silently but once again came up nothing which made her want to rage but she kept herself still and calm. She had no intention of alerting anything near her as she went berserk trying to find materials. Being found would be bad. She would be killed no doubt by even level one creatures. At the moment, she stood no chance, but later that would change. 

75528 LD:8 Nine Rolls, Only found One.... 50% Chance of finding one..... Wow... just wow

Hidden groaned at her utter weakness. She could not do anything. This quest took forever, and there was no way it was going to speed up. She had absolutely nothing to speed up the process. She had a single skill rank in dagger, but that would not be helping her here. She needed a point in search and detect. She should have known she would need it more at first then her damage, but in the beginning, she needed something to defend herself, and that skill rank was all she had. She searched around again, coming up with nothing once more. Tasting defeat, the cloaked figure sat on a log, using it to prop herself forward. She was failing the older man, and there was no way that he was going to get his materials anytime soon, espically with the rotten luck she appeared to have. 'I have to just look harder I guess'

75227 LD:6

Hidden continued her search, although the area seemed to be a little scarce on materials. She felt if she had invested into search and detect, she would have definitely found at least another by now. In her mind she already new her build. Assassin. She would invest into her dagger, scouting skills, along with hiding and a familiar. That as going to take a lot though, just to even get some of the skills. It to fifty to grandmaster each, and the first two were probably going to be dagger and search and detect. Then, her familiar. Just because she liked the feel of a good weapon in her hand, the familiar would probably be loot finding proficient. She could not find anything else in the area, everything was scarce for some reason, and she was a bit ticked. This quest should not be that hard to deal with.

75226 LD:10 COME ON!

Hidden stepped into the forge. She needed a quick weapon, and she had heard this was one of the best places to get it done. The character that now stood in the forge was hooded, covering her appearances. She silently walked forward, wanting to say as little as possible. She heard the smith was nice, but personally, Hidden did not know her. She set the slip down on the table and opened her menu. Her finger hovered over the area that included the materials Sey had given her for getting items. She smiled softly at the thought f=of hi and clicked the materials, sending the required five materials. "I hope this is sufficent" the woman said in a low, quiet voice. With that the woman turned and went to go and stand in a corner. Her information made it sound as if the smith was fast and could craft the weapon well. 

<<Shadow's Bite>>

@Teion

-5 Materials from Journal

Hidden remained... well hidden as she tried to remain away from the wolf. Luckily, it had not appeared to discover her location, and soon would stray off as they always did. She kept quiet and soon a howl was heard in the distance. Immediately, the wolf bound off, leaving the Girl alone. She crawled out of the bush and began to dust herself off. She did not feel like she was ready to fight an enemy just yet, at least level three and have some sort of weapon to be able to increase her damage output. Being cautious was important at lower levels and when you were alone. You had trouble doing just about anything. Anything was danger, even the standard boar that traveled alone in the plains. As a lower level, you could only take about two hits before you were critically low or dead. She needed to be able to take at least five, and be able to kill them in about two hits to minimize damage taken. Healing came slow, especially for her. 

75199 LD:7 DANG IT

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Relationships

Roleplays

Arc One: The Start of a Shadow

Arc Two: It all started with a Candy Apple

Arc Three: A Darker Path

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Roleplay Completed

Sey Gets: 400 col 2 SP

Hidden Gets: 13 Materials, 400 Col, 2 SP

Keeping going with her determination, Hidden kept searching. It was a bit harder without skills or equipment, but she knew that they would be found eventually. Her cloak waded after her form like a shadow, keeping her concealed form identification. It would help later. She heard the bark of a wolf nearby and she felt her senses heighten. Quickly she ducked into a nearby brush of the trees. Hopefully that would be able to conceal her well enough. The wolf came into view and she stiffened like a board. It snarled and then sniffed the air as if trying to detect her. It did not appear to have much luck as it walked around. The lower mob floors had little detection skills to those that did not want to be found. It was a lucky circuma=stance that she just so happened to not want to be found. Kayaba was forgiving to those in the lower floors. 

75184 LD:10 :(

Hidden listened to the man silently. He spoke of getting Demonics as quite hard, and the only way of really getting one was by buying it. 'Who would want to sell one unless they don't like the enhancements?'  Hidden smiled as she stood. He asked her one final question. "Where do I sleep?" She smiled to him and said, "Well really, I sleep I want to. Nothing for now I going to change that" She winked to the boy and turned to face the door. She stepped forward toward it before turning back to Sey. "I really must thank you for today. It was wonderful, and soon I will see you again. Hopefully I will be able to take care of myself a bit by then." She surged forward and embraced the man. She hugged him gently until her face burned a little. From there she turned and moved out the door, embracing the coldness of the night. She equipped her cloak and headed into the night. She did not want to take anything else from Sey. She had already done enough. As she stepped forward one name found itself etched in her mind. 'Sey'

Hidden listened to the man and bursst out as he brought up a joke relating her and a book. "Don't Even! I liked that book, but the rest of the series was quite bland." Among the Hidden was one of many books in her room that she had read. She smiled as she watched him and he seemed to show some interest in her weapon. Then he added in on unique skills and enhancements. Hidden smiled to him and said, "You already know it! I want to become the strongest I can be. Since I will have damage on my side, eventually a demonic or something of that sort will fall into my hands." She smiled to him, then her attention adverted to outside. It was beginning to get dark. 'How long have I been in here' It really didn't matter. She could stay as long as Sey obliged. If he mentioned that they should ut the meeting short, she would happily oblige and make herself unseen. She did not like to be where she was unwanted or needed. Sey had been an amazing host, but she felt the time together tonight was cutting a bit short. 

Hidden moved away, and trailed the treeline. Obviously, she had picked the only material in that spot that she could physically see. It was hard for her to find materials at the moment. He had no skills or items to aid her, so it was like trying to look at microscopic with the naked eye. She found a stopping point in the tree line, bust still had found nothing gleaming in the grass. It really was not surprising to her though. Luck always had kept its distance from her. That was all right, because luck was bested by skill, and eventually she would have that skill. Until she had it, she would have to rely on determination. She had to remain determined enough to keep moving forward, because it was going to take a long time. At the moment she was fine with it, but probably in a few minutes, she would be ripping her hair out. 'Lets keep looking I guess.' 

74687 LD:9

Hidden kept searching. She wanted to be done with this quest as quick as possible. She searched around the base of the trees. There usually was some there, but in the close range of the other one, there appeared to not be even a trace. She sighed and turned away from the trees. Scanning the area, she found nobody which was good. They would try to steal, attack, annoy, or help her. At the moment she was not cool with any of those things. "You let that one boy help you." She told her brain to shut up. It was true though. She spent a day with Sey, because he was offering his help. She had never met anyone like him before. He was unique, and he liked to be that way. She smiled until her face became red and she shook it away. She must stay upon her task. No distractions. She was here to get better, and there was an old guy that was waiting upon her return. 

74686 LD:1

1/5 Quest Materials Found

Hidden listened to the man intently. he said the he liked to be the most unique as possible. He had a unique name, weapon, build and style. She should have known that she would be getting a question back about builds. "Oh. Well I guess I would be going for more of an Assassin build. Which may also be called a Damage, Scout Hybrid build."  Hidden stared at the man a bit. She never really had intentions of telling anyone her build until it had been worked upon. As she talked to him, it just spilled out. 'Stop doing that!' Hidden brushed the thought away and looked around. She really had no idea of what to say. She pulled her hair out of its bun and let it fall below her shoulders were it usually lied. 'Well I told him my build, I might as well tell him my weapon.' The woman straightened and finished, "My preferred weapon is the dagger. It is easily concealed, quick and deadly. Also I became really fond of the weapon in the real world. I was hoping for there to be a throwing skill, so perhaps cardinal can generate one?"She smiled awaiting a reply. 

Hidden kept her eyes on Sey as he spoke. His words became a mere background noise as she began to think. 'I still don't know his reason. Why is it that he is so much nicer and he has no reason. Most players only would do things that would benefit them, but doing all this for me would not be benefiting to him. I like it though. He seems to just radiate happiness'. With a smile she tuned back in, getting in on his question just on time. "At the moment, I have no wish to go out and fight for col. When I am finally ready, I know that I could do it on my own. Perhaps, in the future. Then, I would love to get some col with you. Now, it really is not the time. Soon though. Soon." She smiled to him and teased his mind for a bit more information. "What is your weapon of choice? Also, why did you choose it?" Reasons why people liked the weapon they used had always intrigued her. Most said they just thought it was cool, but some went into depth with their play style. Their weapons mattered to them. 

Hidden listened closely to his words. He seemed to become rather inquisitive, which was reassuring that it was not all about her, and he could possibly get something from all of this. "A group as of now? No, it has remained absolutely the same. I have no group, still be trying to get better than the previous day." She spoke with a sad tone, although she really did not mind her training arrangements. With Sey though, it was a ton better than normal. She did not have to worry about getting snatched, killed, or hunted. It was reassuring and overall, more fun. He offered to help her get better as he knew it was much harder in the beginning. Hidden smiled, nodding her head. "I would like that." Slowly, she finished her bowl of Spaghetti and cleaned the bit of spaghtetti sauce off of her chin. "Anything of interest to you now Casper? Anything you like to do?" She was tired of having him fulfill her needs, she wanted to do something for him as well. She did not like the feeling of being in debt or helpless. 

Hidden sat silently as he explained the meaning of the sun. It was his Guild, known as the Celestial Ascendants. According to Sey, they were a pretty nice guild and they let you live their life. Hidden shrugged. She didn't believe she could participate in any guild. At least not know. Then it appeared to be his turn to ask a question, which was a relief. "No. You are the first person I have really talked to. I came into this game alone, and I remained that way. I had no intentions of getting backstabbed, or perhaps murdered. For quite a bit, I even traveled at night" She sighed and began to smell the food. She smiled a bit greedily, but immediately lessened the smile. She was enjoying Sey's hospitality, but she should not take it for granted. Soon, the man brought out a bowl of spaghetti and her stomach seemed to want to just burst out and devour the entire bowl in an instant. She smiled and grabbed the fork. She twirled some of the noodles and took a bite. Soon, the savoring tase of spaghetti washed over her. She gave the man a thumbs up showing him that it tasted amazing. 

@Sey

Hidden sighed, turning her back to the shrubbery. Where could she find a decent material for the man at? If he was an alchemist, then he would most likely want herbs. She searched around seeing the forest of wavering mist. Slinking over, she looked around the base of the trees. She was aware of the dangers of this forest, but she knew she would be just fine if she kept a wary eye out. Finally, at the base of a tree, a patch of grass gleamed a silvery white. She immediately sank to her knees, digging into the grass. Finally, she found a small herb, suitable for crafting. Smiling, she picked it up and it dissolved in her hands. This was Great! 'One down, four to go. I can remain looking around the base of the trees. I could probably find quite a few of them here. She stood and returned to her search. It was already going a bit better than expected. 

74550 LD:20

1/5 Materials obtained!

Hidden duck through the alleyways, trying as much as she could to stay off the central street in town. Passing by, she got a strange look from another player who carried a large broadsword on his back. The woman made a tsk sound as he passed. She preferred her weapon to remain out of sight until she needed it so the players had no idea what was coming. Once again, she stepped out of town and immediately got to work. She did not want to work on this quest forever, especially since this quest was supposed to be a bit time consuming. 'Five materials? That is really hard to do. Like really." She sighed and searched through some shrubbery. Peeling through the twigs and sticks, she found nothing of good importance. She stood, dusting her cloak off. Wither her luck, she would be here all day searhing for materials. Should she max out weapon, our switch upgrading between the two? 

74549 LD:6

Hidden opened the bathroom door, and headed over to the table that designated for her to eat. Sh found a seat, and found that Sey had moved to the make the meal, and he now had an apron on as he cooked. He informed her that the spaghetti would be done in a few, and asked if she wanted to know anything about the himself or the shop. "Anything...."  She looked aroud the room. She had no questions about the shop really, meaning she would have to go to Sey for a question. She started at his feet, and moved up and finally rested at his name tag. There was something there, that he had and she did not. She pointed at his bar and said, "The sun. What is that?" It was an honest question, she had yet to see a sun by her name tag. She once had seen a player with  crossed axes, one depicting the sword in the stone, and the last a coffin with a smile. She shuddered at the thought of the last one, but passed the memory away. 'There was another question I would like to ask as well, but it probably would be rude to ask about her.' She smiled, awaiting an answer from the man. She felt ot her sleeve against, and the little color she had in her face faded. She had unequipped her weapon along with her cloak. 'Oops.'

Hidden watched as the man opened the door, and revealed his shop. It looked a bit more modern then the rest of the places of Sao. It appeared to be just a comfortable and cozy place, and she could definitely see Sey just spending his free time here. The woman stepped in before Sey as he held the door. She looked around admiring the work into the place. He had probably spent a lot of time working on it to get to look like this. She found a seat at one of the tables and sat down. He offered her anything she could think of. It was almost instant, as she thought. Second nature. "Spaghetti!" She happened to love spaghetti with a passion. She removed her hood, her purple eyes seemed to twinkle as she thought. She smiled to the man and pointed to the restroom and the said, "I am just going to go and wash up" , with that she stood and walked over, pushing open the door. It was probably rude to eat with her cloak on, and only Sey was there, so there really was nothing to hide. He opened her inventory and equipped a black skirt and top, the skirt going down to reach just above her knees. She brought her hair into a bun and looked at herself in the mirror with a smile. The only thing most different about her now, was the paleness of her skin. Luckily for her it complemented her purple eyes. She walked over to the door ready to eat. 

Hidden watched the man carefully as they walked. She was in good shape with this man, but she was always cautious of where their hands were, and where their weapons were. She had no feeling that he would attack her, but it was best to be on the safe side. He spoke of his first ever times crafting, and his facial expressions told her that they were not the best. "That is all right, I hear that it is really hard in the beginning with crafting. You have a lot of business yet?" the woman asked. She was curious now of his profession, but he was the same way. He thought she would be a good merchant. She shook her head from side to side. "I understand where you see that, but merchants don't ever get anything done. Only a few professions are used at the time, hopefully, cardinal sees that and can fix that up for us. " she did not know what she wanted her profession to be. She wanted it to be something useful or important, not some dead end profession that is not needed. They arrived at his restaraunt, and she was curious to look inside. "Do you live here as well, or do you have a house?"