Inanna

“Hmmmm, I bet.” She hummed thoughtfully. “Sadly I don’t have anything I really wanna accomplish. At least nothing that doesn’t threaten my life, which I’m not particularly eager to do at the moment.” She wanted people in her life though. Her eyes betrayed her longing to get out and explore but they also betrayed the fear of dying too. No money to hire bodyguards. She was stuck here and thus she was bored. “Yeah but in this case the effort requires risking your life. I don’t like that idea sweetheart.”  when she took Inannas hand she smiled widely. She always did love confident partners. “If you beat off the big bad monsters I’ll go wherever you’d like love~. I heard about a cherry blossom tree in this floor. Maybe we could walk there together?~”

So once she was inside she realised what this place was but decided against leaving anyway? “Ha, I like that. One hundred percent effort and determination. Though I’m assuming by your tone you don’t like bars all that much,” she said before taking another gulp of beer. She put it down with a sigh. “Player made drinks are so much better, but I can’t wait to try wine. Once I can afford it.”

she shrugged at the question. “Not rally, I drift from tavern to tavern, bar to bar. They’re all the same really.” She took another drink before letting it shatter in her hand. “Nah. Never was one for fighting for my life and there’s nothing to do if your poor,”

Bored bored bored. Always bored. She didn’t want to be bored but she really didn’t know what it is she wanted to do in her life. Not even in a video game. She didn’t care for actual fights and such, and she didn’t know of any fun and rewarding things to do other than questing. Maybe get a job like she should in the real world but still. Didn’t sound too much fun. So until then she was waiting here in a tavern drinking some ale. Sometimes it was beer sometimes ale sometimes mead and sometimes whiskey. She hadn’t enough coin to afford wine though. She knew the alcohol did not affect her but she drank anyway. She was of age now after all it only felt right. She was half through her bottle when another girl sat down and grumbled about pastries.

”Haha, no offence but that’s what you get for ordering that at a bar.” She smiled and took another drink. Something she learned was player foods were more tasty than box foods. “Didn’t you realise what this was when you walked in?”

She stood up with a smile, resting her hand on her hip. “Sure not like I got anything else to do at the moment.” She began to follow him while humming to herself when he talked about how he couldn’t make it easy cause of stuff people did. “If you have to question it the answers probably simple and straightforward enough. Maybe your just thinking too hard or aren’t confident enough in your decisions idk. But if they cause problems you shouldn’t work with them, it’s a basic principle really.” 

he told her about a pub on the nineteenth floor but “what’s floor nineteen like?” She asked since she was not aware of any floor beyond what she saw.

”Things are only as complicated as you make them be is what I think. If you can’t work with someone don’t work with em. If someone makes everyone’s life he’ll throw them out. Life’s way too short and if I gotta die it’s gonna be with people I love not as*holes who don’t give a sh*t”

She laughed hard with the samurai man. “Never planned to play samurai in the bar but hell would that be hilarious. ‘The Drunken Samurai’ now that would be fun! Hahaha!” She laughed again when he gave her the summary of his own philosophy “Hell yes! Simple and to the point!” But then he added a bunch of stuff about cursor colours and redemption. She just shrugged. “If you wanna know what someone’s like just watch them. Bullies, leaders, followers, nerds and know it alls, flirts, introverts they all have something about them that’s easy to pick out. Stupid Crystal color won’t tell you sh*t.” 

she just smiled when he apologised. “No worries I just don’t get overthinking these things. Don’t be mean don’t hurt others don’t do stuff without consent and just have fun. Id say that covers all bases, so I leave it at that. Someone wants another chance, let them have it. We all make stupid mistakes when angry or scared right?”

“Dam* I’m jealous you found friends here. I haven’t found any permanent friends personally.” When asked about the floors she shook her head “not yet just visited one or two and only the settlements. I heard floor four is the only winter floor though, I wonder why that is”

@Baldur

She gave a light laugh and then shrugged. “Dunno haven’t thought about what it would look like exactly. Though I see no reason to show off a little. Though I think I could pull off a sexy look even without showing a little extra off~ I’d do it cause I’d want it though. I don’t do it for a*sholes who see girls as trophies or their screw toys.” Her face twisted at the thought of them. No relationships just selfish raw desire. 

“I never connected with most of my school just two or three close friends. I’m fine with that though as long as we care for each other and have fun. That’s all that matters to me I guess. Though I guess staying alive would be a recent addition to that list.”

she watched him talk about philosophy a bit and put her finger to her lips in thought. “If I had a philosophy it would be simple like ‘be nice be happy don’t hurt others and do what you love’. I don’t sweat the complicated stuff.” She sighed as she poured the bottle out until it was gone “Yeah but at least they could make it taste better.” She turned to him “no but I did serve drinks in one. Only recently got the job before this happened. Maybe I’ll put his pub to shame in here eh?”

After hearing him talk for a bit Inanna put a hand on her hip and smiled at him. “Well you aren’t hitting on me so I’d say you aren’t like those guys.” She heard him talk about how he liked the look and feel of samurais especially fantasy samurais and even gave her a grin. She giggled and sat right beside him leaning back letting her arms support her while her legs kicked back and forth. “Definitely looks fun. If I ever found something to do I’d probably go for a samurai look too. I think I could pull off a sexy and cute samurai, don’t you think?” She asked with an honest, but also somewhat hinting smile and tone. She pulled out another two beers and offered him one as she took a swig. “You’d think they’d put more effort in making much better alcohol. Maybe that’s what I’ll do become a bartender! Haha that sounds like it’d be fun!”

@Baldur

Life could be rough for most people. Fear anxiety awkwardness even more specific things like depression enemies monsters murderers and a bunch of other stuff. But Inanna wasn’t weighed down by any of that. No the reason why she was walking through town was boredom. Yup just boredom. Striding through the town with no knowledge of where she was going she took another chug of the beer she bought. “Maaan, what a disappointment. Why would the game give you beer if it doesn’t make you drunk?” She took one last chug and tossed it behind her letting it burst into sparkles. “Damnit this is so f**king boring!” She stopped when she saw some guy wearing an old fashioned Japanese robe with a katana on his belt. She walked up to him. After all she had nothing better to do. 
 

“Heeeey, that’s a sweet katana there. What, you one of those wannabe samurai guys wandering around here?” She wore short blue jean shorts, black stockings red short sleeved shirt with her midriff showing and slumped on one side revealing her shoulder and just a hint of her black bra (but not by much) had bracelets short red hair and purple eyes. She cracked a grin at him. “Cause if you are before you say it, I’m not interested.”

@Baldur

When the man introduced himself as Leru the alchemist simply smiled and nodded. "a pleasure to meet you Leru. however if your intention isn't to become and alchemist, I'd rather focus my attention on the young lady here." Inanna walked over and shook her hand. "my name is Inanna~ nice to meet you!" "likewise" the alchemist replied with a smile. "I am Evangeline Calora." Inanna smiled. "it's a very beautiful name Evangaline~ don't worry I'll come back with the materials!" she said before she walked out the door.  once they headed out the gate she looked at Leru. "Alright my good helper~ let's start looking for materials shall we?" as she looked around she wondered about what she'd be doing in this world...  she'd played lots of fighting games but, never actually fought in her life.  it would be really cool being a samurai, but..  she was a bit scared too.

Hearing his dramatic feint was both cute and funny and she couldn't help but give a light laugh. "You flirts and you're drama. This is why you don't get the girls, it's too noticeable~" The reason she was not the best runner didn't come from the fact that she wasn't fit, because that wasn't it. It came from the fact that she spent her physical activity farming, not running. If you don't practice you don't get good at it right? At any rate he seemed to want her talking to the npc while she was short of breath. She smiled and whispered: "Too bad this is a game~" she said with breath to spare before walking in. The woman was middle aged without any wrinkles. "Ah I assume you're here wanting to be an alchemist young lady?" she asked. Inanna nodded with a smile. "Yup~ and this gentleman volunteered to find the materials for me~" she said with a smirk.

Inanna listened to his compliment and giggled. She was guessing that he was only saying that to satisfy him, and it was such a cute attempt. Guys would usually say whatever it was she wanted to hear so that they could get close to her. They never really cared for the person she was, just what they could do with her. Now maybe he was different but she'd believe that when she saw it. After he complimented her name she smirked. "You know I'd be inclined to believe that statement if you weren't a complete and total flirt with his eyes focused on my body most of the time~" When he chose to race her she smiled. "Alright but I'm not about to just let you win!" However it was clear who the victor was going to be. She lagged behind a great deal, not really that fast in the real world and especially not in here with only one level on her.

Inanna looked up at him after he spoke and she gave a smirk. "You don't care much beyond a girl's 'packaging' do you?" she challenged. "Names can sound beautiful, aggressive, scary, strong, gentle, anything really~ Evangeline sounds so pretty and gentle to me." When he shared his name with her she looked at him and giggled. "Yeah I know, it says so above your head~ But if you wanna do personal introductions my name is Inanna." she wondered if he'd get the reference. Probably not but still. When she entered this world it was to do some experiments on their first time, then real playing on their second. Her brother was going to help but they could only afford one console at a time. "Any help is appreciated~ Finding materials was harder than I anticipated it would be. And kinda boring too." With that she pointed at a building near the gate. "That's her house there!"

Hearing him laugh wasn't what she expected.  It would seem he was ok with talk like that, which meant he was probably ok with other things as well.  In that case, she better be careful around him.  She could easily say no, and since she could be a warrior in this world she could fight back if she had to as well.  She was hoping she didn't need to however.  For now she would roll with it.  Shrugging she said "Maybe~. But I usually spend time with my family more than anything." When he offered her a drink if she led him to the shop she giggled."You're on~. According to the rumors the npc who gives the quest is named Evangeline. A really pretty name don't you think?" She looked up at the sky humming again as she walked. "Im guessing I have to go gather some materials, which is why I'd appreciate your help looking for some."

So he wasn't bothered or nervous from her touch?  Interesting..  They usually blushed by that point.  She'd get a blush from him sooner or later today.  One way or another.  In fact, instead of getting upset she was getting a little excited~  Inanna saw him walking beside her again, this time just a little further away to give him some warning if she tried something again.  Wearing an innocent smile she shifted the distance between them to where she could easily grab his hand if she wanted to without moving much at all.  "Yep!~  I plan to become an alchemist.  Though that's only the title of the profession.  In reality I wanna open a tavern and act as a bar.  I know the stupid game doesn't apply alcohol but that doesn't mean I can't make beer, mead, ale and wines for players~  And of course I could serve sodas, waters, milk, juices of all sorts," she finished with a wink.

She listened as he spoke, watching the smirk on his face which was oh so recognizable to her.  The man asked her what kind of endeavor she was embarking, and that she had time to spend with her.  Or more specifically a lovely lady.  Ooooooh this was going to be fun.  She smiled as she walked beside him.  "If you promise to help I will tell you~" She said with a giggle.  If he did promise, or even if she didn't she would speed up so she could cut in front of him, looking at him with pure eyes and smile.  She placed a finger on his torso and as she spoke, had it 'walk' with two fingers up to his face. "Neither~  I.  Need.  To gather.  Materials.~"  When she said the last word her fingers reached his nose, booping it before spinning on her heals and semi walking semi skipping to the gate.

Humming pleasantly she was blissfully unaware of those around her until she heard someone talk to her directly.  "Hm?"  She turned to see a rather handsome man with silver hair and red eyes.  She thought the red eyes was extremely unusual.  She wondered if he was a legitimate albino or if he was wearing contacts to look cool.  Either way it was clear he was a flirt and a silver tongue.  She'd met many such people at the bar in the real world.  Recognizing them was a simple matter.  Inanna gave a little smile that he wouldn't be able to determine whether it was a genuine and innocent smile or a smirk.  "Well my dear sir, I am indeed participating in something as of this time.  However if you would like to provide me aid in my endeavors you might hear more of my nice voice~" Once he accepted she'd have him help her look for materials.  Men were so much fun to tease and mess with~

Inanna walked through the town on the first floor humming to a song cheerfully.  She was wearing her corset and dress as usual, since she didn't have enough money to buy any equipment with enhancements just yet.  She did have her curved sword weapon on hand though, in case she encountered any enemies.  At any rate she wanted to believe she was prepared to go look for some more materials.  She wondered though if she should really take this quest all by her lonesome.  The last time she tried to gather materials it proved really hard.  She thought she'd be good at it due to her living on a small farm with her loving family, but it was hard just to find five materials.  She wondered if having someone help her out would speed things along.  Or if the game would recognize if someone else had given her the items.

Inanna shrugged when he pointed out her success. "I doubt I'm really good, this is most likely beginner's luck."  When he told her he knew she'd do great she smiled shyly and rubbed the back of her head.  "Thanks."  After he said this he declared that it was his turn next.  While he worked he mentioned how his own fighting style was that he used many types of fighting styles.  He then mentioned that if she wanted to see the sunset he could show her a great spot.  She smiled mischievously and placed her arm around him. "Zuekin, are you asking me out on a date?~" When he asked if she wanted to do a few quests after this one she nodded happily.  "I'd be glad to, my knight in shining armor~!"  When he finished the craft, the npc asked them if they could deliver the item to the buyer.  She nodded to Zuekin before she took his hand for the npc's pleasure  and walked out with him.  "Almost done."

Inanna thought how he held his hand against where she kissed him to be cute, and when he thanked she she smiled and nodded.  "The pleasure is all mine~"  Upon hearing him tell her she'd be an amazing samurai, she grinned and put her hand on her hip.  "You think so?  I've always loved samurai, so I'm quite eager to try it out.  Even if this is a death game, why not have some fun you know?" When he mentioned wanting to be a hand to hand combat person, giving her a play punch in the shoulder, she gave a light laugh.  "I'm sure you'll do great~  Martial arts or boxing?"  When he mentioned the time she looked up and nodded. "Yeah..  Though the sunset is beautiful.  I'll have to watch it one of these days.  See if it looks different here than in the real world...

After they arrived at the shop, Zuekin left the materials with the man.  Before he could leave however, the npc offered to teach them how to brew potions.  "Well, the quest doesn't seem done yet, so maybe we have to?"  She watched him though he wasn't successful, and she patted him on the back.  "Don't worry, everything takes some getting used to~"  When he offered her to try next she nodded.  "Ok, so how does this work again?"  Inanna spent a few minutes asking him which ingredient did what.  Eventually she began following his instructions and soon enough she had successfully crafted the potion.

Inanna shook her head insistently.  "Don't apologize for it I.  Well I think I understand at least."  He continued anyway however, stating how he didn't know what came over him, and that he couldn't stop himself.  She looked at him curiously.  Did he recall everything he did?  Was it even a split personality if that was the case?  She didn't know.  When he asked if she would forgive him she walked up and gave another kiss on the cheek.  "What does that tell you?~"  With that the incident was over.  He mentioned how she only needed one more material and she nodded.  "Yup.  After this quest I hope I'll have enough skill points to unlock the katana skill.  I was a bit upset when I found out I had to own a weapon I didn't really care for in order to get it, but if I can just have it I won't care too much."  She smiled as she spotted a few berries and picked a few of them.  "Looks like I'm ready to get this quest's reward."

Inanna got a rush of anticipation when he nipped her ear.  There wasn't any pain of course, but a shiver ran through her body from the act.  When he finished speaking however her eyes showed confusion.  Hand over the reins?  After he stopped speaking he blinked a few times and..  Looked more confused than she was right now.  When he finally managed to speak again he didn't really say anything.  Just muttered a few words.  Inanna had never encountered split personalities so she didn't know if this guy had one or not...  However it would be fun if she was doing something naughty with his other side and he woke up to it~  She smiled and lifted herself up to kiss him on the other cheek and whispered in his ear:  "Don't get up if you want to move this to a bed~"  When he pulled himself off she giggled and stood up on her own.  "Well that was interesting."  She looked around and spotted two additional flowers.  One of them was a material.  Smiling she picked them both, put the material away, and put the other flower in his shirt.  "There.  Now you look handsome and I cute~"

Inanna gave a light laugh when he blushed from her kiss on the cheek.  "Aww, you look so cute when you blush~"  Her laughter turned to giggling as she calmed down.  However she couldn't have possibly hoped to be prepared for what came next.  When he pushed her to the ground she cried out in surprise, her eyes wide so as to mimic her cry of shock.  There they were, in the middle of the floor.  She on the ground.  And him hovering over her.  Her breathing became heavy and her heart beat faster.  This little teasing of hers was starting to get interesting results.  He grabbed her hair and pulled her closer to him.  Saying how it was his turn.  He then gave her a strong, passionate, and rather long kiss.  From an expert at that.  She closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around his neck, preventing him from breaking it until she was satisfied with it too.  When they finally broke she grinned.  "Where did this come from I wonder?  And,"  she pulled him in closer and whispered into his ear.  "You might enjoy it better if we take it slow and steady~"

When he asked if she was alright, and how she looked a bit red she smiled.  And giggled even when he felt her head for a temperature.  When he started caressing her cheek she knew he didn't realize what he was doing.  She was so very tempted to kiss him here and now, just for the sake of added embarrassment on his part.  However, she decided against it, wanting to stretch this out as long as possible.  She placed her hand on his cheek and returned the favor as she smiled, the blush now gone.  "Don't worry your pretty little head over it.  I'm fine, though thank you for asking."  After hearing what the woman was like she sipped her tea.  "She sounds like a very lovely woman.  You're lucky to have such a loving mother."  When he looked into her eyes and mentioned how she looked cute with the flower in her hair she just could not help herself.  She smiled, kissed him on the cheek, and said:  "then I'll wear one from this point onward~"  She gave a quick scan around her for materials but she was too focused on Zeukin to notice any.

Hearing him tell her not to feel sorry for him, and why he wasn't sorry himself only made her more sad.  Sad that he was seemingly fine with what was.  He explained how he lost all memory of the first ten years of his life in an accident and was sent to the orphanage, but didn't think much of it.  He told her if none of that had happened he wouldn't have been able to meet her after all.  Despite feeling sad for him, she could not help but smile, and blush a bit at the words he chose. "That's very sweet of you to say.  What was Mitsuki like?  Were they a nice person?"  she asked as she finished up her tea.  When he offered to refill it she nodded with a smile and handed her cup over.  It was a rather odd feeling.  Having tea in the middle of nowhere.  She wasn't used to it, but it wasn't too bad.  She took a second to look around and smiled as she saw another herb and picked it.  "Here's another one~"

She shrugged upon his question.  "We grew wheat and barely in the autumn, and sweet potatoes, vegetables and dry rice in the summer.  Nothing too special about it. I mainly helped around the house while my brothers cared for the crops.  Occasionally my father would take me on his business trips to the city."  Upon hearing him ask her about her family she continued, seeming to not care about giving away such information.  "I'm, sorry about your birth parents...  My brothers were sweet, and my younger sister too.  I was the only girl their age for miles so we spent a lot of quality time together~.  We had occasional fights but not often."  When he told her the tea was ready she smiled and took her cup.  She dropped the herb and spice into the drink after she took it.  "It still works.  It's applied afterwards."  She sat there, letting it cool as it's what she was used to.  While she held her cup of tea, she looked around for another material.  But was unable to find anything.  She sighed and just sipped her tea, surprised at how good it was.  "You make great tea!"