Arabelle

[05/07/2021]

[05/03/2021]

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[05/01/2021]

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[04/26/2021]

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[04/20/2021]

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"...No customers?"

It had only been a couple days since her last visit, but the appraiser immediately shot up from her chair and greeted her with an eagerness that almost left Arabelle with the impression that she was the best thing that happened to An today.

(Considering the lack of unidentifieds and junk piling the corners of the shop, she probably was.)

"You used to have so many."

"Ehe-- n-not really? I only had one other and," she followed Andromeda's glance to a small square of space miraculously spared from her habit of collecting useless clutter, and she returned to her task of placing crystal after crystal in a small pyramid, "the update just left a lot of people confused, I guess? I mean, I'm kind of stuck too, so maybe..."

[04/19/2021]

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12000 | (15) Teleport Crystal
15000 | (15) Golden Key
90000 | (300) Materials

117,000 Col

[04/18/2021]

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[04/17/2021]

just the hate triangle.

Dustin's smile. Pinball's vehement denial.

She wasn't just amused anymore when she looked back-and-forth between the two. This day was just rife with coincidence, wasn't it? Arabelle politely detached herself from Pinball's side. She made no attempt to help Dustin up from his awkward position on the ground, but she peered down at him with the same hopeful smile she knew she had once worn back when they were 'close.'

"Hey. Say my name," she said.

Bother, she thought.

She had been so close to hearing what Pinball had to say, for once.

"I'm not," Arabelle returned. She shut one eye and twirled a finger around her hair, the strands of her attention finding root somewhere far away from the two. Technically, she had done what she came here to do, and all that was left was completely resolving the other situation. "Take my place in the quarrel instead -- you play the role better than me, I don't mind. Pinball's killings are all old news by now, so I won't bother adding to the gossip in town.

"And, Dustin? That's interesting, but you're completely mistaken. Je me casse."

She headed for the east.

The third floor was... different from how she remembered it. [Flora], the [Forest of Wavering Mists], the elves, and the labyrinth remained -- but gone were the treants, the flowery town of [Delilah] and the ruined church one could sight from its premises, and in the spaces they left were the Faune and the much more aggressive Fae, and a village nestled among treetops. Aincrad's remaking was done with malice, in a sense. Arabelle hadn't been wandering the combat zones for more than a couple days and yet she could no longer count on her fingers the amount of times she had set her feet on a familiar path only to find that it now curved off somewhere she was unused to.

Hermes's near collapse. Fione scribbling down names as they watched the Monument. Transcribed accounts of the flood on Floor 7 spread all over her living room table, the person at the other end asking her to recheck their alibi one more time.

And the new ruins by the lake. 

You are all dancing upon the palm of my hand.

A dragon and its hatchling waited at the shore.

"Have you finished your business?"

"Mm. And I've decided how to handle yours."

"You will have our gratitude."

"Lovely. Now hand me your blessing and I'll bring you back Qeozze's head."

13 hours ago, Randal said:

12 Snacks For Ariel

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Name: Caffeine Juice [EVA]
Your Profession: Cook
Your Rank: 6
ID: ID# 132784-1
Roll: CD: 9+1 = 10 LD: 14
Item Type: Snack
Tier: 1
Quality: [Rare]
Enhancements: EVA x2
Description: You cannot serve this, this is just some juice, not even a meal
Post Link: Here

Name: Caffeine Juice [EVA]
Your Profession: Cook
Your Rank: 6
ID: ID# 132784-2
Roll: CD: 9+1 = 10 LD: 14
Item Type: Snack
Tier: 1
Quality: [Rare]
Enhancements: EVA x2
Description: You cannot serve this, this is just some juice, not even a meal
Post Link: Here

Name: Caffeine Juice [EVA]
Your Profession: Cook
Your Rank: 6
ID: ID# 132787
Roll: CD: 10+1 = 11
Item Type: Snack
Tier: 1
Quality: [Rare]
Enhancements: EVA x2
Description: You cannot serve this, this is just some juice, not even a meal
Post Link: Here

Name: Caffeine Juice [EVA]
Your Profession: Cook
Your Rank: 6
ID: ID# 132855
Roll: CD: 9+1 = 10
Item Type: Snack
Tier: 1
Quality: [Rare]
Enhancements: EVA x2
Description: You cannot serve this, this is just some juice, not even a meal
Post Link: Here

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Name: Carrot Juice [ACC]
Your Profession: Cook
Your Rank: 6
ID: ID# 131103
Roll: CD: 10+1 = 11
Item Type: Dessert
Tier: 1
Quality: [Rare]
Enhancements: ACC x2
Description: You cannot serve this, this is just some juice, at least its also a meal
Post Link: Here

Name: Carrot Juice [ACC]
Your Profession: Cook
Your Rank: 6
ID: ID# 188282
Roll: CD: 10+1 = 11
Item Type: Meal
Tier: 1
Quality: [Rare]
Enhancements: ACC x2
Description: You cannot serve this, this is just some juice, at least its also a meal
Post Link: Here

Name: Carrot Juice [ACC]
Your Profession: Cook
Your Rank: 6
ID: ID# 188283
Roll: CD: 9+1 = 10
Item Type: Meal
Tier: 1
Quality: [Rare]
Enhancements: ACC x2
Description: You cannot serve this, this is just some juice, at least its also a meal
Post Link: Here

Name: Carrot Juice [ACC]
Your Profession: Cook
Your Rank: 7
ID: ID# 188438
Roll: CD: 9+1 = 10
Item Type: Meal
Tier: 1
Quality: [Rare]
Enhancements: ACC x2
Description: You cannot serve this, this is just some juice, at least its also a meal
Post Link: Here

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Name: 100g Protein Powder [Protein]
Your Profession: Cook
Your Rank: 7
ID: ID# 188439
Roll: CD: 8+1 = 9
Item Type: Meal
Tier: 1
Quality: [Rare]
Enhancements: Protein x2
Description: You cannot serve this, this is just some powder, not even a meal
Post Link: Here

Name: 100g Protein Powder [Protein]
Your Profession: Cook
Your Rank: 6
ID: ID# 188279-1
Roll: CD: 10+1 = 11
Item Type: Meal
Tier: 2
Quality: [Rare]
Enhancements: Protein x2
Description: You cannot serve this, this is just some powder, not even a meal
Post Link: Here

Name: 100g Protein Powder [Protein]
Your Profession: Cook
Your Rank: 6
ID: ID# 188279-2
Roll: CD: 10+1 = 11
Item Type: Meal
Tier: 2
Quality: [Rare]
Enhancements: Protein x2
Description: You cannot serve this, this is just some powder, not even a meal
Post Link: Here

Name: 100g Protein Powder [Protein]
Your Profession: Cook
Your Rank: 6
ID: ID# 188159
Roll: CD: 10+1 = 11
Item Type: Dessert
Tier: 2
Quality: [Rare]
Enhancements: Protein x2
Description: You cannot serve this, this is just some powder, not even a meal
Post Link: Here

 

4 hours ago, Randal said:

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Name: 100g Protein Powder and Carrot Juice 
Your Profession: Cook
Your Rank: 5
ID: 187978
Roll: 12
Item Type: Meal
Tier: 1
Quality: [Perfect]
Enhancements: Protein x2, ACC x1
Description: You cannot serve this, this is just some powder, not even a meal
Post Link: Here

One more eval for myself thanks

Approved.

"You know. Things that scurry about in the dark. Taking shiny sparkly things that aren't theirs. My parents raised me quite well, so I would've had some compassion for common vermin-- if they had just asked."

His cold reception was neither unexpected nor unfamiliar. Arabelle didn't move a finger as Pinball went for his sword; she looked down at him and waited, as though she were dealing with a stranger's child throwing a tantrum, and once he realized her notable lack of defenses, his hand loosening around the weapons hilt as he scanned her warily, she pulled apart her entwined fingers and held up both of the hands she had held behind her back. Black gloves. A white corsage on her left wrist. Otherwise: empty.

That wasn't enough. He stormed out of the cavern, leaving her and the rest of his things behind. 

"Eh? But I've been here a while and I haven't done anything?" Four steps behind him, she stopped just shy of where the shadow of the cave gave way to the light of day. "Against an unknown enemy, it's objectively better to kill them in their sleep when one has the chance to rather than face them in direct combat."

"What do you need, Arabelle?"

She twined her fingers behind her back.

"The ashes of the place just a few minutes' walk from here," she said, meeting his gaze curiously. "It was quite a nice place to rest in, wasn't it? Far, far away from any settlement, yet somehow being a protected zone itself. The owner never revealed the trick to it to any common passerby who dared ask, but every person who has at least visited more than once eventually reached the unanimous decision that the place was such a welcome relief from their travels that they didn't need to know the 'how.'"

Arabelle turned her eyes eastward. 

"Regardless of how strongly Mishiro protected her sanctuary's secrets, it was still wiped off the map.

"Partial points for maintaining it so long and the effort, I suppose. Anyway, I heard tell of some rumors. NPCs talking about strange things happening in the forest, players talking about a lone orange cursor." Three steps short. She leaned in to bring herself a little close, lavender hair spilling past her shoulders. "I already know the answer to the first, and I had a guess at the second from the description alone, but I reeeally thought it was too cheesy. Is this all just a coincidence, or are you just so attached to a memory?"

Slam.

A shower of leaves from the trees above. And a body. 

She looked down at the crumpled heap on the ground and almost laughed.

"Dustin. Hello," Arabelle greeted pleasantly. "Were the two of you together?"

| ID 188553, LD 16 + 1 = 17, [Dragon's Nest found]

Spoiler Arabelle | HP: 640/640 | EN: 102/102 | DMG: 21 | MIT: 20 | ACC: 7 | EVA: 2 | RSK: 8 | BRN: 42 (9-10) | BLD: 36 (9-10) | LD: 1 | [AA] equipped Ode to Endless Time +4 WA T3E3  |  AA, BURN, BLEED [ref] The cogs beneath the glass layer do not move. The clock hands appear permanently frozen, for as long as the weapon is manifested. Yet with every new summoning, the 'time' this scythe measures slowly inches forward. Eminence CA T4E3  |  RISKY II, EVADE I a silk wrist cuff, upon which a corsage of pure white roses is pinned. Insignia of Retribution JEWELRY T1E3  |  ACCURACY III [ref] “May this savage song reach the hearts of those who have wronged you.” A black phoenix carrying an egg made of rhinestone. Grants the wearer accuracy when equipped. battle-ready inventory item#1 skills Spoiler ● War Axe V      -> Stamina      -> Precision ● Cloth Armor V      -> Athletics          ... Nimble ● Battle Healing V     -> Emergency Recovery ● Energist EXTRA 01. Parry       -> Vengeful Riposte MASTERY Damage III buffs Spoiler Precision SNACK T2E1  |  ACCURACY I -> ACCURACY II (Filling) Lemon-flavored candy. > [#141808-2] Relaxed  Increases out of combat HP regen by (5 * Tier HP) and decreases full energy regen to 2 out of combat posts. Filling Increase the effectiveness of a single food item consumed in a thread by +1 T1 slot. This can exceed normal Cook enhancement caps.

[DHA 3: Lost Blessings and Ancient Evils]
♝♗

| ESTIMATED LOCATION: FOREST OF WAVERING MIST, APR 07 20XX.

Arabelle let her fingers glide beneath the surface of a small stream. A sickly glow emanated from the stone forming its bed and the gentle flow of water reflected in her ashen eyes as her gaze followed the current downstream to where it ended in a small pool against the side of the cave. Cool to the touch, perfect for drinking -- if one was at a point where they lacked access to any safezone's supplies, anyway. She figured those were refilled water bottles lined up along the bank.

Her moment of quiet ended when she heard a rustling movement behind her. She peered over her shoulder into the makeshift camp built in the shadow of the farther end of the cave.

"You sleep so quietly. Most people couldn't do that even if they wanted to." Arabelle shook water droplets from her hand and snapped a satin glove back over her wrist. "Ah, but that won't really help if you're this horrible at hiding your tracks. Or, perhaps... did the little rat just stop trying?"

There was no real threat in her appearance, only vicious amusement. Her scythe was nowhere to be found and a little gift in the form of a moderately-sized pouch rested just beside Pinball's sleeping bag. It was opened just wide enough for the vagabond to make out the signature shine of her performer crystals, and Arabelle had to hide a sneer behind her gloved hand as she observed. She entwined her fingers behind her back moments later, to speak to him with an angelic smile.

"Hello. Some things are different, but you should still recognize me as Arabelle. How have you been?"

Exactly what she wanted.

“Bless your luck,” Arabelle sighed, “Pick the DoT.”

The reroll window disappeared as the appraiser finalized the selection, and Arabelle took the weapon back into her hands. She’d had Andromeda replace the second [Keen] slot with an enhancement awarded by a spare etching in her inventory, and while she still wasn’t entirely satisfied with it, [Ode to Endless Time] should let her deal a little more damage on top of working decently with her current build.

Andromeda fidgeted behind the counter. “D-do you like it?”

“Mm. Realistically, this is the best you could do.” Lazily, she twirled the weapon in her hand, one ashen eye shut as the other was trained on the flickering light of its core. She’d play with it a little tomorrow, she decided; at her command, the scythe’s waning form slipped between her fingers and vanish. “Asking for another unique in four rolls is just demanding a miracle.”

“Oh! Of course, when you put it that way…” Andromeda quickly turned her head, but not before Arabelle caught a glimpse of the embarrassed smile on her face. 

Her request had to have brought some pressure earlier – she witnessed it in the girl’s face as she rolled the same set of enhancements for the third time in the row, and it appeared that her words at least loosened some of it. She entwined her fingers atop her lap as Andromeda busied about on her side of the shop, shoving aside a sack of consumables to drag a stool over to the counter.

“So, the negative space.” Andromeda sat down with a huff, elbows propped on the counter between them. “Is there anything else you have to do here? I want to hear what happened to the rest of that theory!”

“Well, if you insist.”

14 hours ago, NIGHT said:

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Item Name:	Absolute Zero
Profession:	Artisan | Rank 10
Roll Result:	ID: 188198 | CD: 12 (11+1) | Success! (Perfect)
Item Type:	Tier 2 Perfect Trinket
Enhancements:	EVASION III
Description:	A small rubix cube keychain. Its sides only consist of black and white tiles.
Post Link:	[13/4/21]

//

Item Name:	Arrowhead Brooch
Profession:	Artisan | Rank 10
Roll Result:	ID: 188209 | CD: 13 (12+1) | Success! (Perfect) ID: 188202 | CD: 12 (11+1) | Success! (Perfect)
Item Type:	Tier 1 Perfect Trinket
Enhancements:	ACCURACY III
Description:	A golden arrow-head with a pin fastened to it. It's modern and minimalistic.
Post Link:	[13/4/21]

Total

• [13/4/21] | Absolute Zero    | [188198] | [note: for Kyot0]
• [13/4/21] | Arrowhead Brooch | [188202] [188209]

Approved.

He finished it in less than a day.

Perfect.

Arabelle waved off the message, its contents mostly forgotten until she started doing her rounds an hour before sunset. Finding Bahr’s shop was easy; she wandered the same street every time she paid the artisan next door a visit, and considering how fickle she was with her build and her own penchant for staring at pretty things that sparkled, she had been around to do business more than once.

She pushed the door open just as the tailor received her scheduled response message. 

“Hello!” the player greeted, her gaze immediately searching the interior for her package, “I’m here to claim my stuff?”

5 minutes ago, Pinball said:

Skill(s) Being Dropped: Hiding 
Mod(s) Being Dropped: n/a (see above) 
SP Incurred Towards Limit: 30 
SP Refunded: 30
Cost: 30,000 Col 

Approved.