Gaius

Emptying out the current bottle and grabbing another from the dining room table, leaning down and muttering to @Yona "Keep eating like that, and you might end up with a stomach ache. I am the best chef in Aincrad, we aren't going to run out." Shuffling back to @Koga and pulling the cork on another bottle, offering a shrug at the weird chick. Guess this whole talking party wasn't so bad, but it was clearly a more adult celebration.

It hadn't dawned on him that most of these kids were nerds, and had no reference of how a party actually worked.

Eyeballing the Christmas tree as he found a bare bit of wall to lean on. "Well, I proposed, and she said yes. So I guess she's my fiancé." The small Bear peaking up, covered in egg dressing and tapping @Yona with a cherry in attempts to share. Still the sweetheart. "We've all grown up way too fast in here, eh?" Taking a drink and passing it to Koga, the revelation coming from the fact the party felt like a bunch of senior citizens instead of wild college students. A sudden shrill voice breaks out across the chamber. Blue. "At least some of us..." A sigh as he takes a deep swig, wiping his mouth with his sleeve and giving the bottle to Koga as they shared it back and forth.

"Blue, its Christmas. They didn't show up today. Where the hell are all those friends you were talking up? Instead of showing up to a random party." A quick swap of his attention to Koga "No offense."

Looking back and handing the bottle of wine to the supposed host. Scanning the room finds a rather abysmal showing of pairs having small conversations in the corner, not a lick of dancing or revelry. No board games or cards, nothing. "Have at it, brought quite a bit." He points to the crate beneath the dining room table.  Watching a blonde jam cookies into her face like a lunatic off the table, after getting all huffy from a pair of familiars. It would have once boiled to a point, but Gaius was growing up, little by little. "Still tastes good if it's made right. This is sad." He gestures the bottle, taking from Koga and taking another swig before handing it back.

A question about the familiars, gesturing a finger toward them, "That one's Boris, and that's Ko." To the Bear first, then the fox. "That one is my...Girlfriend? Fiancé? Roommate? Something, she's my something's." Looking out to the birth of the room, "Ya'll call this a party, it feels like a library in here." This wasn't the most lively bunch, maybe those two years had made him out of loop. Is this is what kids did these days?

*Wham*

 A loud bang as what slides in first is a bent over ass, wearing a cool gray pair of pants. Abruptly turning around as he tries to catch a plate that clatters to the floor. "Fuck." the dude drops nonchalantly. He shutters and bolts up as a bit of snow finds its way down the back of his shirt. Gaius wiggles and coughs. "What?" To any eyes that were locked to the sudden interruption.

Removing a few bottles of a deep purplish red, he begins to pile the wine next to the food before dropping the crate and sliding it under with his foot. Snagging a whole one for himself. "Sorry, I am late." As if anyone was expecting him in the first place. "Nice digs, came to get some spirits up. Merry Christmas." It couldn't be because he was left at home and his romantic partner was out smashing something's face in. A tiny bear rolls in, not larger than 6 inches tall and suction cups its face in a plate of deviled eggs, a fox shortly after. He was baby sitting and these were his children. "Free food, brought drinks. Let's all get f hammered and forget we are going to eat shit some day!"

*thunk*

Removing the cork, He takes a swig and slides in to the crowd, making himself quite comfortable. This was cool, right?

The warmth of an arm wrapped in tow with his own, pressed in a bit. "Hmm, well it's been a while. I remember staying out till like 1am one time with a couple other guys. We made out like kings, and then I got hella sick." The memory still haunted him to this day, he was puking whoppers for about 3 days after. Gaius wasn't one for moderation, but that event had done a little to stem it. To this day, he still couldn't stand those little malt ball candies, getting the nausea by the smell alone. Joining Freya in her little exchange, not quite up to the same quantity the girl had mustered. But that came to the fact that he was on familiar babysitting duty a little more often than not. He still had a surprising amount of them regardless, and managed to make it out with a fair number of items before the blanket was completely empty. Half that shit he hands immediately to Simmone's creepy as shit NPC twins.

For Item ID's:  ID:202720 | Battle:7, Craft:3, Loot:14

Seeds: 142 [Star (15)/Fate (14)/Churns (19)/Murmur (19)/Spread (12)/Mending (13)/Heat (30)/Family (20)]

Gungir's Shard (x1) [-70] [202720a]
Candy Corn (x3) [-60] [202720b] [202720c] [202720d]
Nametag (x1) [-10] [202720e]

Tags: 6 [Fate (1)/Churns (2)/Spread (2)/Heat (1)]

1 -> Halloween Candy (x3) [202720f] [202720g] [202720h]
3 -> Reroll Tickets (x3) [202720i] [202720j] [202720k]
5 -> Candy Corn (x1) [202720l]

Right into the chamber, Basically as completely out of the blue as Celeste. "That's actually pretty easy. All you have got to do is remember what you are fighting for." Gaius, sliding in and giving a little box to the twins, who quickly rush off to store it away. Gaius wasn't usually one to make these sorts of visits. But Simmone needed this, and hell, he was in the area anyway. He was pretty well versed in what it came to when it came to handling a temper, and he'd never considered that he'd be the one offering any sort of advice regarding it. "Find something to fight for, and hold on to that. It will keep your head clear when it matters." His was Freya, the blonde girl that fell into his life one day, and now he couldn't do without. Celeste just needed to find that thing, that something special, and it wouldn't be as nearly hard as she thought.

"Good." Gaius huffs twisting the lock shut, just as smitten and annoyed. "If you've been planning this for this long, next time maybe let me in on the action. Springing this shit on me, last minute no shit I am going to assume crap. You keep trying to do all this shit on your own, hurrying off all the time to do whatever fleeting fancy you have bouncing around in that head of yours. We are supposed to be a team Freya, which means you need to include me in this shit. I am glad you planned this out, but maybe next time ask me first or yanno let me help out." The fact of the matter was, she was always rushing off to do her own thing, Gaius was usually the last to know.

Here he was worried sick that she was stuck on a pole somewhere, and he'd be the last to know. "You wanna fucking relax, let's relax. But don't pretend like I am not trying to. Also wtf, did Shiina eat her?" The anger got him so mixed up that that last bit sunk in a bit weird. He didn't know how to interpret that last bit at all. "Let's go feed your dad before he tries to eat a rock or something, he seems just tough enough to try it." The funny thing was, Gaius had, and he was speaking from experience. Into the town of Deepedge, Gaius hops in first and a flash of blue light tears him up to floor 25. He was going to have the world's angriest beach party.

The door being cast open by a total lunatic, Gaius was still only halfway down that cup. He slightly expected this, after all, Freya had a habit of being bonkers at times. "Freya." He twists to peer over his shoulder, still sat in front of that bar. "You know what we were doing the last time we went out, like a day or two ago. I watched your old man throw a fucking dragon by the tail. He wasn't exactly at full capacity, and tired people are irritable. Did you really drag him out there?" It was odd, it was almost like Gaius gave a crap. "Did you even bring one for him? I sure as hell hoped you weren't just expecting to shove him in one with Shiina. Otherwise, he isn't going to get an ounce of sleep. This is the crap you have got to think about before you just do these things." A bit huffed, an obvious bit of irritation on his tone. "Fine, but at least bring a separate tent for 'daddy dearest'. Maybe prepare some shit just in case we haven't managed to fish anything up. Sometimes I swear, Freya, I act like your...." He doesn't finish that sentence, for that epiphany was a bit too close to home. Sliding off the stool and bringing that now empty cup into the back kitchen.

Fiddling with a gold key, and offering a very heavy sigh. An arm full of Boris who looked pretty damn close to a stuffed animal. "Guess we are going to the beach, stay on the sand." He motions the bear to look at him plainly.

The steam billowing out of a single cup of tea, reading through the guild chat message after message. Akin to a man reading a paper, as the constant talking made the words fly past at rapid pace even this late in the evening. "Never changes." Gaius remarks as he takes a sip of that hot brew. The small growl at his back, Gaius leans past his cup to see Boris. "What? I already fed you." As the bear points toward his mouth with a paw, always hungry. Shaking his head no. "Nope, I don't know if you can poop, but I ain't taking that chance." A message directed at him, a little flashing envelope blinking on the side of his view. "Great, here we go." Expecting to be dragged into another shit show, taking another swig of his teacup. Not what he was expecting, instead it was a birdie from Freya. "A beach trip, are you high?" Gaius begins to jab the keys with his teacup in hand, pecking away like a bird against bird feed:

The message was sent off in an instant, hopefully it would discourage her from hanging out in the sand by herself like a weirdo. After all, she had a perfectly good bed here. Boris pulls on his pant leg, drawing his attention. "Don't look at me like that, she knows I am right." Another tug, and a point toward the inbox on his screen. Gaius's eyes narrow.

Hyperactive CD [2/3]

Raising that glaive as it spun, it fluctuates more and more, enough that one could see him clearly despite any amount of lighting. So much of his energy had been forced into but a single art, a trick that really only he had. As the rest of the party rushes for the sidelines, Gaius halts it with a close of his fist, the power emanating off Brionac in waves rippling out from the edge. He winds back, drawing it over his shoulder as it crackles and screams, burning away the surrounding wind. It leaves a stream of color as it moves, that lingers far longer than it should. Every bit of force he could plant into it, "Catch" The dragoon heaves that shit as hard as he can. Once it leaves his hand it breaks the sound barrier, casting off so much untapped potential, it slams him into the wall behind him. Ugzeke attempts to lift his one good arm in defense.

It passes through clean, erasing everything in the maelstrom of color that left nothing behind. Ugzeke was no more, and where he stood was a nice cut circle. Nothing left to tell he even existed in the first place.

Post Action | ST-I [x15], -12 EN (Stamina, Shift)

ID:202634 | BD:10, CD: 1, CRIT+2 Using [x15] ST-I vs. Ugzeke Dealing 29+2+18=49*15=735*2=1470-120=1350 DMG, [BLD: 48/2] applied, Paralyze removed due to Antidote
Heavy Momentum Fades

Loot Roll:
ID:202640 | Battle:10, Craft:8, Loot:2+6=8

Players:
(H: 1) Celeste | HP: 716/716 | EN: 3/82 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 63 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 6 | BH: 21 | LD: 3 | BRN: 56 | HLY: 16 | PHASE
(H: 1) Simmoné | HP: 767/806 | EN: 59/90 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 63 | EVA: 4 | ACC: 3 | LD: 8 | BLD: 48 | BLGT: 32 | BRN: 56 | ENV.O: 32 | REC: 8
(H: 2) Kasumi | HP: 823/851 | EN: 7/94 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 20 | EVA: 6 | ACC: 6 | LD: 1 | KEEN: 1 | P.V.O | PHASE | STK: 40
(H: 4) Gaius | HP: 873/873 | EN: 54/110 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | BH: 34 | LD: 6 | BLD: 48 | FLN: 16 | H.M.: 6 | Dote: 1/3 | TRL BLD
(H: 1) Setsuna | HP: 675/828 | EN: 14/92 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 20 | EVA: 6 | ACC: 6 | LD: 4 | FLN: 16 | FRZ | FRSTB: 40 | RSKY: 8
(H: 3) Griswold | HP: 757/897 | EN: 34/90 | DMG: 21 | MIT: 212 | ACC: 4 | BH: 8 | AA | FL. THRN: 16 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD: 3

Mobs:
Ugzeke | HP: 1334/3100 | DMG: 300 | MIT: 120 | ACC: 2 | EVA: -1 [Shatter 1:2][Shatter 2:3][Fl. Thorn 32/1]
Oblivious | Every turn, unless <<Ugzeke>> rolls CD 5+, he will remain oblivious to the enemy party and refuse to attack. This skill is disabled once <<Ugzeke>> becomes <<In Pain>>.
In Pain | Once <<Ugzeke’s>> health reaches 1200, he will become enraged as his skin turns red and he notices the party fully. His ACC is reduced to 1, but his EVA is increased to 2.
Smash | On an MD 9-10, his attack will hit the entire party for 225 DMG, lowering everyone’s ACC by 1 for two turns.
Hard Hitter | <<Ugzeke’s>> attacks cannot be parried.

Loot:
27280*Col
T4 Rare Trinket #202640a

Hyperactive CD [1/3]

Eyes dance to that little cursor, slowly building around a tiny squared icon. "Why does this thing always seem to take different amounts of time to charge?" Gaius yells, staring at the HUD only he could really see. "Keep him busy for me?" The dragoon looks to Griswold, spinning the glaive and trying to get it to jump start. Something, anything to get this thing hurried along, looking to the rest of the party, who collectively were tapped the fuck out. The boon of his wind only really applied to him, his endurance was pretty damn hard to match as a result. "I'll try and kick-start this crap, just buy me some time." Expecting to be chastised for the delay, but instead a response he was hoping to hear. "Do it. I'll grab its attention." A grin as that weapon starts to blur into a wheel of light, becoming more and more luminous with every turn.

Post Action | ST-I [x15], -2 EN (Stamina, Shift)
ID:202626 | BD:1+2+1=1, CD: 2, MISS Using [x15] ST-I vs. Ugzeke
Heavy Momentum Triggered (+18 Base DMG)

Players:
Celeste | HP: 716/716 | EN: 12/82 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 63 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 6 | BH: 21 | LD: 3 | BRN: 56 | HLY: 16 | PHASE
Simmoné | HP: 767/806 | EN: 57/90 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 63 | EVA: 4 | ACC: 3 | LD: 8 | BLD: 48 | BLGT: 32 | BRN: 56 | ENV.O: 32 | REC: 8
(H: 1) Kasumi | HP: 823/851 | EN: 10/94 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 20 | EVA: 6 | ACC: 6 | LD: 1 | KEEN: 1 | P.V.O | PHASE | STK: 40
(H: 1) Gaius | HP: 873/873 | EN: 62/110 | DMG: 29(+18) | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | BH: 34 | LD: 6 | BLD: 48 | FLN: 16 | H.M.: 6 | Dote: 2/3 | TRL BLD
Setsuna | HP: 675/828 | EN: 22/92 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 20 | EVA: 6 | ACC: 6 | LD: 4 | FLN: 16 | FRZ | FRSTB: 40 | RSKY: 8
Griswold | HP: 837/897 | EN: 40/90 | DMG: 21 | MIT: 212 | ACC: 4 | BH: 8 | AA | FL. THRN: 16 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD: 3

Mobs:
Ugzeke | HP: 2912/3100 | DMG: 300 | MIT: 140 | ACC: 2 | EVA: -1 [Shatter 1:3]
Oblivious | Every turn, unless <<Ugzeke>> rolls CD 5+, he will remain oblivious to the enemy party and refuse to attack. This skill is disabled once <<Ugzeke>> becomes <<In Pain>>.
In Pain | Once <<Ugzeke’s>> health reaches 1200, he will become enraged as his skin turns red and he notices the party fully. His ACC is reduced to 1, but his EVA is increased to 2.
Smash | On an MD 9-10, his attack will hit the entire party for 225 DMG, lowering everyone’s ACC by 1 for two turns.
Hard Hitter | <<Ugzeke’s>> attacks cannot be parried.

Leaning down with that breeze still working its way around him, his polearm still not charged enough to deliver a finisher. He moves close to Kasumi hoping that the breeze would do her some good. "You alright?" Gaius remarks, and as he moves in closer proximity, something shifts. Something changes. The wind becomes softer, more defined and gentle near its nexus. Slowly, Kasumi's breathing starts to stabilize. "I guess so." Gaius didn't quite consider that the effect was coming from him. He keeps his glaive between him and the girl, and the enemy they were facing off with still peeling their ass off the floor. "Just a bit more, think you can last out long enough. I don't really think you want me to have to carry you home." As the blossom looks up at him, in a bit of a daze, she mutters to him. "You've changed quite a bit." It sticks in his head, the hell was that supposed to mean.

Post Action | Hyperactive on Kasumi (+3 EN for 3 turns), -5 EN
Hyperactive CD [0/3]

Players:
Simmoné | HP: 767/806 | EN: 63/90 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 63 | EVA: 4 | ACC: 3 | LD: 8 | BLD: 48 | BLGT: 32 | BRN: 56 | ENV.O: 32 | REC: 8
Kasumi | HP: 823/851 | EN: 5/94 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 20 | EVA: 6 | ACC: 6 | LD: 1 | KEEN: 1 | P.V.O | PHASE | STK: 40
Celeste | HP: 716/716 | EN: 8/82 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 63 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 6 | BH: 21 | LD: 3 | BRN: 56 | HLY: 16 | PHASE
Gaius | HP: 873/873 | EN: 60/110 | DMG: 29(+12) | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | BH: 34 | LD: 6 | BLD: 48 | FLN: 16 | H.M.: 6 | Dote: 2/3 | TRL BLD
Setsuna | HP: 675/828 | EN: 15/92 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 20 | EVA: 6 | ACC: 6 | LD: 4 | FLN: 16 | FRZ | FRSTB: 40 | RSKY: 8
Griswold | HP: 829/897 | EN: 46/90 | DMG: 21 | MIT: 212 | ACC: 4 | BH: 8 | AA | FL. THRN: 16 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD: 3

Mobs:
[0,1,1,0,0,3] Drakeling Wyrm #2 | HP: 268/700 | DMG: 280 | MIT: 90 | EVA: 1 | ACC: 2
[0,1,3,1,2,3] Budding Matriarch | HP: 38/2000 | DMG: 360 | MIT: 160 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 2 [FRSTB: 40/1][BRN: 56/2]

Charge Refreshed

Right into the mouth of this manifested skull looking doorway. Yeah, this was a great idea, wasn't it. Gaius shakes his head, trying to rid himself of doubt. Nowadays, he actually had something to live for, so the thought of diving headfirst into the unknown wasn't really on his set of good ideas. A bit of wind pressure forms around him, sending a scattering of dust and debris, "Not ready, also feels like kinda a waste." Gaius takes account of the drakes about the size of raptors. Normally, his attacks were best saved for larger dudes that could take a beating. These didn't quite fit that bill. "Looks like it's still charging." He quickly remarks to the group, giving them a sit-rep of what to expect from him. Until that skill was charged up, he was virtually useless. All up until he tossed the holy hand grenade and wiped the slate clean. Bah Bah, Chargin' my attack!

Post Action | ST-B [x23], -2 EN (Stamina, Shift)

ID:202612 | BD:6+2-3=5, CD: 12, MISS Using [x23] ST-B vs. Budding Matriarch
Heavy Momentum Triggered (+12 Base)

Players:
Simmoné | HP: 767/806 | EN: 69/90 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 63 | EVA: 4 | ACC: 3 | LD: 8 | BLD: 48 | BLGT: 32 | BRN: 56 | ENV.O: 32 | REC: 8
Kasumi | HP: 823/851 | EN: 13/94 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 20 | EVA: 6 | ACC: 6 | LD: 1 | KEEN: 1 | P.V.O | PHASE | STK: 40
Celeste | HP: 716/716 | EN: 19/82 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 63 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 6 | BH: 21 | LD: 3 | BRN: 56 | HLY: 16 | PHASE
Gaius | HP: 873/873 | EN: 61/110 | DMG: 29(+12) | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | BH: 34 | LD: 6 | BLD: 48 | FLN: 16 | H.M.: 6 | Dote: 2/3 | TRL BLD
Setsuna | HP: 675/828 | EN: 28/92 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 20 | EVA: 6 | ACC: 6 | LD: 4 | FLN: 16 | FRZ | FRSTB: 40 | RSKY: 8
Griswold | HP: 897/897 | EN: 44/90 | DMG: 21 | MIT: 212 | ACC: 4 | BH: 8 | AA | FL. THRN: 16 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD: 3

Mobs:
[0,0,0,0,0,0] Drakeling Wyrm #1 | HP: 700/700 | DMG: 280 | MIT: 90 | EVA: 1 | ACC: 2
[0,0,0,0,0,0] Drakeling Wyrm #2 | HP: 700/700 | DMG: 280 | MIT: 90 | EVA: 1 | ACC: 2
[0,0,1,1,0,0] Budding Matriarch | HP: 1580/2000 | DMG: 360 | MIT: 160 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 3

Critical (MD 9): Deals (400) DMG to the target with the highest hate. Also deals (240) DMG to every other player.
Critical (MD 10): Deals (440) DMG to the target with the highest hate. Also deals (340) DMG to every other player.

Holding his weapon off to the side, energy beginning to fill the point and expand out from there. The glaive becoming like a torch, allowing light to cast on the right side of his face. "You all got him right, he scared the shit out of me." The dragoon admits, having not fought him in quite a while. He'd forgotten that anything that large even could fit in such a tiny cave. "I am just going to charge this thing up for the next room or whatever, keep me posted if you need a hand." Eyeing the dude on the floor, his eyebrow perked up, matched with a grin. "Doesn't really seem like it, though, sure as hell looks like you all got that handled." The weapon begins to whine in a high pitch, that pooling stamina making it glow brighter and brighter. This was about as anime as it got, spend a few minutes charging up the laser beam to one shot your foes.

Post Action | ST-I [x15], -2 EN (Stamina, Shift)

ID:202524 | BD:2+2+1=5, CD: 10, MISS Using [x15] ST-I vs. Ugzeke
(ST-B Unlocked), Heavy Momentum Triggered +6 Base

Players:
(H: 3) Gaius | HP: 873/873 | EN: 59/110 | DMG: 29(+6) | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | BH: 34 | LD: 6 | BLD: 48 | FLN: 16 | H.M.: 6 | Dote: 2/3 | TRL BLD
Simmoné | HP: 767/806 | EN: 68/90 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 63 | EVA: 4 | ACC: 3 | LD: 8 | BLD: 48 | BLGT: 32 | BRN: 56 | ENV.O: 32 | REC: 8
(H: 1) Kasumi | HP: 823/851 | EN: 45/94 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 20 | EVA: 6 | ACC: 6 | LD: 1 | KEEN: 1 | P.V.O | PHASE | STK: 40
(H: 1) Setsuna | HP: 675/828 | EN: 36/92 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 20 | EVA: 6 | ACC: 6 | LD: 4 | FLN: 16 | FRZ | FRSTB: 40 | RSKY: 8
(H: 1) Celeste | HP: 697/716 | EN: 37/82 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 63 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 6 | BH: 21 | LD: 3 | BRN: 56 | HLY: 16 | PHASE
(H: 3) Griswold | HP: 897/897 | EN: 50/90 | DMG: 21 | MIT: 212 | ACC: 4 | BH: 8 | AA | FL. THRN: 16 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD: 3

Mobs:
Ugzeke | HP: 1559/3100 | DMG: 300 | MIT: 120 | ACC: 2 | EVA: -1 [Shatter:1/2][Shatter:2/2]
Oblivious | Every turn, unless <<Ugzeke>> rolls CD 5+, he will remain oblivious to the enemy party and refuse to attack. This skill is disabled once <<Ugzeke>> becomes <<In Pain>>.
In Pain | Once <<Ugzeke’s>> health reaches 1200, he will become enraged as his skin turns red and he notices the party fully. His ACC is reduced to 1, but his EVA is increased to 2.
Smash | On an MD 9-10, his attack will hit the entire party for 225 DMG, lowering everyone’s ACC by 1 for two turns.
Hard Hitter | <<Ugzeke’s>> attacks cannot be parried.

Another Floor (23), Later Time
Charge CD [1/3], Recovers 34 via BH

A bit later in the day, having seen themselves out of the dragon's lair without any issue. This was due to the string of lines of chalk left behind by Simmone. Still buffed out of their eyeballs, one by one the players find their way into the warp pad. Each addition met with a flash of blue light and Gaius being the last to hurry through. "We even in the right area?" Gaius remarks against the dimly lit wall, but is offered no response. Save one, obvious grumble that makes his ears perk up. They were not alone, and on impulse Gaius rips up his weapon and lets rip something far too powerful for such a small room. The entire place lights up in green light, casting the whole place visible for but a brief instant. "The fuck is that!?" The dragoon barks as his glaive ceases to glow, finding an audible "OUCH?" Play back to greet him.

Post Action | ST-B [x23], -20 EN (Stamina, Last Well Rested -1)

ID:202507 | BD:5+2+1=8, CD: 4, HIT Using [x23] ST-B vs. Ugzeke Dealing 667-160=507 DMG

Players:
(H: 2) Gaius | HP: 735/873 | EN: 57/110 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | BH: 34 | LD: 6 | BLD: 48 | FLN: 16 | H.M.: 6 | Dote: 2/3 | TRL BLD
Simmoné | HP: 566/806 | EN: 79/90 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 63 | EVA: 4 | ACC: 3 | LD: 8 | BLD: 48 | BLGT: 32 | BRN: 56 | ENV.O: 32 | REC: 8
Kasumi | HP: 611/851 | EN: 50/94 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 20 | EVA: 6 | ACC: 6 | LD: 1 | KEEN: 1 | P.V.O | PHASE | STK: 40
Setsuna | HP: 468/828 | EN: 43/92 | DMG: 29(+8) | MIT: 20 | EVA: 6 | ACC: 6 | LD: 4 | FLN: 16 | FRZ | FRSTB: 40 | RSKY: 8
Celeste | HP: 497/716 | EN: 45/82 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 63 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 6 | BH: 21 | LD: 3 | BRN: 56 | HLY: 16 | PHASE
Griswold | HP: 665/897 | EN: 58/90 | DMG: 21 | MIT: 212 | ACC: 4 | BH: 8 | AA | FL. THRN: 16 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD: 3

Mobs:
Ugzeke | HP: 2593/3100 | DMG: 300 | MIT: 160 | ACC: 2 | EVA: -1
Oblivious | Every turn, unless <<Ugzeke>> rolls CD 5+, he will remain oblivious to the enemy party and refuse to attack. This skill is disabled once <<Ugzeke>> becomes <<In Pain>>.
In Pain | Once <<Ugzeke’s>> health reaches 1200, he will become enraged as his skin turns red and he notices the party fully. His ACC is reduced to 1, but his EVA is increased to 2.
Smash | On an MD 9-10, his attack will hit the entire party for 225 DMG, lowering everyone’s ACC by 1 for two turns.
Hard Hitter | <<Ugzeke’s>> attacks cannot be parried.

Sliding that steak onto a plate and allowing it to cool. "I ain't scared, I am just smart enough to know not to die. Part of getting older." Watching Freya just wing her ass through a million attempts at cooking what she was trying to. "Why are you doing it like that!?" Gaius bubbles up, she was getting a rise out of him almost deliberately as she drops a damn eggshell into the pan by cracking it on the side of a bowl. "Watch." He moves her off to the side, and with an index and a thumb taps it once on the edge of the pan. Right into the thing, one solid movement, and he casts the shell back into the carton. The damn thing could still be unopened it was so smooth. "Now you handle that." His eyes peer through the window, and he sighs. Griswold and him lock eyes for a moment, and he can feel a crawl up his spine. 'Daddy dearest' raises an eyebrow. "Grab me some cilantro." His eyes look down to the countertop with a gulp. "And a few cheeses."

ID:202373 | Battle:9, Craft:12+1, Loot:17 (Fuck if I ain't a chef)

The guy looked like he was about to blow a gasket. "Freya, everything is not fine. You brought your dad in here, the last time we 'hung out' he told me he'd kill me. That was before he knew that we were going to yanno~" A whistle as he pops his head back toward the window. "I love the idea of giving him a full plate of food, to give him all the energy he needs to beat me to death with a table. Have you seen him? The guy is like a walking brick house." Turning the burner back up, and continuing the hunk of steak he was working on for the guild. Sometimes Freya was absolutely insane. Through his head: oh by the way Gaius I am bringing my dad home, cook him breakfast food at like 4 pm in the afternoon. He totally isn't going to kill you given you and me just got engaged. The thoughts poured through his head, trying his best to keep himself calm with the mental bickering. Why was this a good idea?

ID:202371 | Battle:5, Craft:2+1, Loot:12 (Gaius is the distract)

Out of nowhere, Freya was home, and by the time he can even acknowledge the fact after shoving Boris out of the kitchen. The little ass just couldn't stay out of the pantry ever. Freya breaks the news and her little plan to him. "What!? Helping you with what?" Gaius barks with his hand creating a cup around his mouth. "Are you crazy?" Taking a peek out the window. Griswold was sitting at the counter, and he quickly darts back out of view. "He's here to kill me, isn't he. I knew this was going to happen." Ruffling his hair nervously, trying his best to remain out of the tiny little opening that showed the rest of the building away. "I had so much left to live for." He sighs and fiddles with the burner, contemplating the best course of action to get the hell out of here. Eyes wide, as he looks toward the walls in the back of the kitchen. Why didn't he make this part of the building have any escape hatches.

Recovers 34 via BH

Like a ball on a string, that thing just starts spinning and gets tossed. "Yeah, wait for it." Gaius barks out, his polearm riding the space just to the right of his head. The winds begin, and without warning, the usually forever charging skill fully finishes in a blink of an eye. Beneath his breath, he murmurs, "Why didn't you do this last time?" Winding back, as that weapon glows so bright that it vanishes within that lime green glow. His frame peels back, his left arm drawing out in front of him in reverse. Dragon was moving toward him at surprising speeds, man, that guy was stronger than he let on. And he let on that he was strong as shit. "Here goes nothing!" Gaius yells out as his hands exchange and his body weight shifts. Releasing the handle, sees a sonic boom with enough power that it actually causes him to gain some height.

Rings form as it burns a trail through the air, these fleeting white circles as it breaks the barriers of sound. Instantly, as if all hell breaks loose, it connects with that vaulted lizard. Finding a space in its chest, it discharges like a grenade. That green color quickly shifts to a just a mess of hues, the blast forming a sphere of energy all bottled up. The blast sends players below sliding just from the sheer explosion. Once it finally fades, all that remains is Gaius slowly descending with a grin and everyone with a very loud ringing in their ears. Well, that, and some raining bits of dragon of different sizes.

Post Action | ST-II [x18], -14 EN (Stamina, Well Rested -1/1, +8 Charge)
Charge CD [0/3]
Free Action | Crystal of Divine Light (+8 Holy), Double Inbound Damage until next turn

ID:202352 | BD:10, CD: 9, CRIT+2 Using [x18] ST-II vs. Shadow Dragon Matriarch Dealing 29+8+5+2=44x18=792x2=1584-110=1474 DMG, [BLD: 96/2] applied. Paralyze Negated via Antidote.
(ST-B Unlocked)

Loot Roll:
ID:202635 | Battle:10, Craft:6, Loot:17+6

Players:
(H: 5) Gaius | HP: 701/873 | EN: 73/110 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | BH: 34 | LD: 6 | BLD: 48 | FLN: 16 | H.M.: 6 | Dote: 2/3 | TRL BLD
Simmoné | HP: 566/806 | EN: 79/90 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 63 | EVA: 4 | ACC: 3 | LD: 8 | BLD: 48 | BLGT: 32 | BRN: 56 | ENV.O: 32 | REC: 8
(H: 3) Kasumi | HP: 611/851 | EN: 50/94 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 20 | EVA: 6 | ACC: 6 | LD: 1 | KEEN: 1 | P.V.O | PHASE | STK: 40
(H: 2) Setsuna | HP: 468/828 | EN: 43/92 | DMG: 29(+8) | MIT: 20 | EVA: 6 | ACC: 6 | LD: 4 | FLN: 16 | FRZ | FRSTB: 40 | RSKY: 8
(H: 1) Celeste | HP: 497/716 | EN: 45/82 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 63 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 6 | BH: 21 | LD: 3 | BRN: 56 | HLY: 16 | PHASE
(H: 4) Griswold | HP: 665/897 | EN: 54/90 | DMG: 21 | MIT: 212 | ACC: 4 | BH: 8 | AA | FL. THRN: 16 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD: 3

Boss:
Shadow Dragon Matriarch | HP: 1335/4500 | DMG: 250 | MIT: 110 | EVA: 1 | ACC: 3 | Incarcerate [Shatter 1:2][Shatter 2:3][Fl. Thorn 64/2]
Immunity: Hypnosis, Lullaby, Misperception, Paralyze, Freeze, Stunned (Familiar)
Dragon’s Scales: Mitigation Minimum 110
Tail Swipe: When rolling MD 9-10, the Matriarch will use its tail as a whip to attack all the party, dealing 120 unmitigatable damage and lower everyone’s energy by 10.
Piercing Gaze: On a CD 10+, the boss will paralyze the player with the lowest hate for a turn before attacking normally. This skill cannot activate alongside <<Tail Swipe>> or <<Hellfire>>.
Vicious Stomp: In the case of a CD 6-9 and LD 10+, the Matriarch will stomp the ground, lowering the entire party’s EVA by 1 for two turns. This effect does not stacked and any further activations will refresh its duration.
Preparation: Every four turns, the boss will attack the player with the highest hate for 100 DMG before flying up in the air, preparing to bombard the players with fire on its next turn. 
Hellfire: After staying in <<Preparation>> for a turn uninterrupted, the boss will breathe out fire on the players, dealing 300 unmitigatable DMG and applying 24 Burn DMG for the next two turns.
Bring Down The House: If the Matriarch is still in <<Preparation>>, players can deal 750 DMG to it to knock it out of the sky. Doing so will prevent it from using <<Hellfire>> and deal an additional 250 unmitigatable DMG to it.

Total Loot:
24750*Col
2*Materials
T4 Perfect Armor/Shield #202635a
T4 Perfect Weapon #202635b
T4 Perfect Weapon #202635c

Noticed BH didn't include HP increases, Celeste & Gaius adjusted
Recovers 34 via BH, ID:202340 | Battle:7, Craft:4, Loot:15 (No Proc)

Right into the air, Gaius drops onto its head, the spear impaling an eye. It screams through muffled lips. "Miss me, old man?" Gaius barks with that same shit eating grin he loved to present, and one could swear they could see his teeth glimmer. Griswold pays him a scowl, and he cannot help but reciprocate back, "What, worked didn't it?" Griswold lets some fire slip before clutching back on, "Your late!" he yells over heavy panting as the color makes him light up. Ripping the weapon out of the creature's face, a spray of red data as he leans low. Holding on for dear life, trying to keep this thing busy for long enough for it to be slain. Gaius leans low, "When I get up there, it's time to show you what I can do, yeah? Think you can get this fucker up?" A nod from the smith, and the Dragoon leaps with enough force to make the thing shrink a bit as its neck as used as a diving board.

Post Action | ST-I [x15], -11 EN (Stamina, Well Rested -1/2)

ID:202339 | BD:5+2-1=6, CD: 4, HIT Using [x15] ST-I vs. Shadow Dragon Matriarch Dealing 435-130=305 DMG

Players:
(H: 2) Gaius | HP: 787/873 | EN: 93/110 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | BH: 34 | LD: 6 | BLD: 48 | FLN: 16 | H.M.: 6 | Dote: 3/3 | TRL BLD
Simmoné | HP: 686/806 | EN: 79/90 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 63 | EVA: 4 | ACC: 3 | LD: 8 | BLD: 48 | BLGT: 32 | BRN: 56 | ENV.O: 32 | REC: 8
(H: 2) Kasumi | HP: 731/851 | EN: 65/94 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 20 | EVA: 6 | ACC: 6 | LD: 1 | KEEN: 1 | P.V.O | PHASE | STK: 40
(H: 1) Setsuna | HP: 708/828 | EN: 63/92 | DMG: 29(+8) | MIT: 20 | EVA: 6 | ACC: 6 | LD: 4 | FLN: 16 | FRZ | FRSTB: 40 | RSKY: 8
(H: 1) Celeste | HP: 596/716 | EN: 52/82 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 63 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 6 | BH: 21 | LD: 3 | BRN: 56 | HLY: 16 | PHASE
(H: 2) Griswold | HP: 777/897 | EN: 70/90 | DMG: 21 | MIT: 212 | ACC: 4 | BH: 8 | AA | FL. THRN: 16 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD: 3

Boss:
Shadow Dragon Matriarch | HP: 3049/4500 | DMG: 250 | MIT: 130 | EVA: 1 | ACC: 3 | Incarcerate [STK: 80/1][Shatter 1:2][Fl. Thorn 64/2]
Immunity: Hypnosis, Lullaby, Misperception, Paralyze, Freeze, Stunned (Familiar)
Dragon’s Scales: Mitigation Minimum 110
Tail Swipe: When rolling MD 9-10, the Matriarch will use its tail as a whip to attack all of the party, dealing 120 unmitigatable damage and lower everyone’s energy by 10.
Piercing Gaze: On a CD 10+, the boss will paralyze the player with the lowest hate for a turn before attacking normally. This skill cannot activate alongside <<Tail Swipe>> or <<Hellfire>>.
Vicious Stomp: In the case of a CD 6-9 and LD 10+, the Matriarch will stomp the ground, lowering the entire party’s EVA by 1 for two turns. This effect does not stacked and any further activations will refresh its duration.
Preparation: Every four turns, the boss will attack the player with the highest hate for 100 DMG before flying up in the air, preparing to bombard the players with fire on its next turn. 
Hellfire: After staying in <<Preparation>> for a turn uninterrupted, the boss will breathe out fire on the players, dealing 300 unmitigatable DMG and applying 24 Burn DMG for the next two turns.
Bring Down The House: If the Matriarch is still in <<Preparation>>, players can deal 750 DMG to it to knock it out of the sky. Doing so will prevent it from using <<Hellfire>> and deal an additional 250 unmitigatable DMG to it.

Twisting on his heel, after the beckon from Simmone to give this crazy shit a shot. "Sure hope this works, if not, I hope it eats you first." The dragoon raises his weapon over his right shoulder, a bit of lime green light claiming its point. It begins to burn hot, washing in that color of all of his sword arts. He takes two rapid steps forward, aiming for the largest target in the sky. His arm falls, his body folding forward as he heaves it with all his might. It evolves from a single raised weapon to a solid and volatile missile, the force alone causes the air to break and clap from the released energy. Through the air in blinding speeds, it impacts a wing with deadly accuracy. Screaming as it spirals out of control, slamming into the tower and the adjacent wall reduces all of it to rubble. "Bullseye, get it before it gets up!" Gaius barks as his weapon reappears in his clutches, and he starts to rush toward it.

ID:202322 | Battle:7, Craft:1, Loot:13+6=19 (Tower Found, Combat Begins)

Players:
Gaius | HP: 873/873 | EN: 110/110 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | BH: 31 | LD: 6 | BLD: 48 | FLN: 16 | H.M.: 6 | Dote: 3/3 | TRL BLD
Simmoné | HP: 806/806 | EN: 90/90 | DMG: 27 | MIT: 63 | EVA: 4 | ACC: 3 | LD: 8 | BLD: 48 | BLGT: 32 | BRN: 56 | ENV.O: 32 | REC: 8
Kasumi | HP: 851/851 | EN: 94/94 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 20 | EVA: 6 | ACC: 6 | LD: 1 | KEEN: 1 | P.V.O | PHASE | STK: 40
Setsuna | HP: 828/828 | EN: 92/92 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 20 | EVA: 6 | ACC: 6 | LD: 4 | FLN: 16 | FRZ | FRSTB: 40 | RSKY: 8
Celeste | HP: 716/716 | EN: 82/82 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 63 | EVA: 3 | ACC: 6 | BH: 19 | LD: 3 | BRN: 56 | HLY: 16 | PHASE
Griswold | HP: 897/897 | EN: 90/90 | DMG: 21 | MIT: 212 | ACC: 4 | BH: 8 | AA | FL. THRN: 16 | TAUNT | THRNS: 112 | LD: 3

Boss:
Shadow Dragon Matriarch | HP: 4500/4500 | DMG: 250 | MIT: 20 | EVA: 6 | ACC: 6 | LD: 1 | KEEN: 1 | P.V.O | PHASE | STK: 40
Immunity: Hypnosis, Lullaby, Misperception, Paralyze, Freeze, Stunned (Familiar)
Dragon’s Scales: Mitigation Minimum 110
Tail Swipe: When rolling MD 9-10, the Matriarch will use its tail as a whip to attack all of the party, dealing 120 unmitigatable damage and lower everyone’s energy by 10.
Piercing Gaze: On a CD 10+, the boss will paralyze the player with the lowest hate for a turn before attacking normally. This skill cannot activate alongside <<Tail Swipe>> or <<Hellfire>>.
Vicious Stomp: In the case of a CD 6-9 and LD 10+, the Matriarch will stomp the ground, lowering the entire party’s EVA by 1 for two turns. This effect does not stacked and any further activations will refresh its duration.
Preparation: Every four turns, the boss will attack the player with the highest hate for 100 DMG before flying up in the air, preparing to bombard the players with fire on its next turn. 
Hellfire: After staying in <<Preparation>> for a turn uninterrupted, the boss will breathe out fire on the players, dealing 300 unmitigatable DMG and applying 24 Burn DMG for the next two turns.
Bring Down The House: If the Matriarch is still in <<Preparation>>, players can deal 750 DMG to it to knock it out of the sky. Doing so will prevent it from using <<Hellfire>> and deal an additional 250 unmitigatable DMG to it.

Pressed against one of the massive stone walls like a spider, those were fucking dragons. "You know what dragons do? They fly." Gaius remarks with the realization that no one had thought of this shit before. He jumped, they flew. That means he was about to be point-blank with some of these damn things, and gravity was a bitch. "But I guess we are kinda in the thick of it now." Gaius remarks with a cupped hand, trying to keep his voice down. They'd opened this can of worms, and no matter how crazy this shit was, they'd have to make good on it. Brandishing his glaive, he swallows hard. "Right behind you, but one of you get its attention first, so I don't jump right into its mouth or something." The imagery gets stuck in his head, of him pole-vaulting right into an open maw and becomes some very fast food.

Consumed
Accuracy +2 Feast [0/6]
Evasion +2 Feast (Kasumi) [1/6]
Loot Dice +3 Feast (Simmone) [0/6]
Protein +2 Feast (Celeste) [1/6] {Filled}
Damage +3: 198859-2
Field Ration
Antidote +3: 149554-1
Troll's Blood: 200021
Mega Slime Farm: +10% Final EXP

Gaius | HP: 873/873 | EN: 110/110 | DMG: 29 | MIT: 50 | EVA: 2 | ACC: 2 | BH: 31 | LD: 6 | BLD: 48 | FLN: 16 | H.M.: 6 | Dote: 3/3 | TRL BLD

Caught a little off kilter, Sam turning into a total goof as she recounted her life story and some greater meaning. An eyebrow perks up as he struggles not to smirk. "Did you bump your head?" The fact of the matter was, although similar, yet he wasn't about to jump on that ship with her. Sam looked like a damn nutcase, and Gaius wasn't one to just accept some strange dream as fact. "Maybe you need a moment to sort yourself out, we'll be here when yah do. But..." He travels away from the chick before he breaks a smile with his left hand. "What the hell are we supposed to do with that kind of info? You want us to wait till you take a nap and all take turns jumping on your forehead to see if one of us fall in?" Yeah, it was a joke, but frankly, what the hell were they going to do with that?

In the storage room, still taking shots out of his peripheral at the twins dumping a crate down. Gaius begins to add these small boxes from his inventory to the shelving, hearing a ruckus downstairs. "Ugh, I need more tea." Gaius remarks before his eyes catch the twins, staring at him without blinking. Another shiver down his spine, immediately creeping him out. "No, that doesn't mean I want you to get me tea." They start moving again, ripping the top off that crate and beginning to pour objects onto the shelving, the same as him. Occasionally they need to reach somewhere higher, and create a human step latter to place materials on the top most shelving. They were pretty damn impressive. And weird. Clutching some foodstuff and adding them to a bag, that he slings over his left shoulder. He just had to get the hell out of here. "What's all the hubbub, you all trying to kill each other down here?"

Right into the hectic early morning, which Gaius was making his delivery far earlier than normal. Usually his happened near the midafternoon, right when it was getting dark out. "This is normally why I don't show up this early." The dragoon murmurs as he attempts to make his way past the hustle and bustle within this place, as the girls ahead of him tear total ass up the stairs with something far too big. It grinds on the walls, and subtly Gaius mutters "The hell is even in that anyway?" The girl's hearing is far better than he expects. They both turn to him and look down "It's materials, for the guild." they quickly spew before continuing their ascent up and round the corner to the right. They really were creepy, they even speak together like the girls from the shining. A shutter, with the thought, that Simmone was some sort of ghost haunting this place with her spoopy children pets.

A sudden snap to attention, threatening to catapult him into the water as the glow in his eyes fades. "What the fuck was that just now?" Gaius barks to an empty field, clutching his face and rubbing feverishly. He stands and bends, attempting to shake the tingling out of his legs. "Was that a dream? The hell is wrong with me..." remarked without a single concern to who may hear him. Then he just screams before raking his head in his hands, scratching away the crazy.

"A past that haunts me?" Having yelled out some of that pent-up weirdness. His eyes immediately dart to his sleeve, one that looked quite a bit like the one he had back home. "As if." Gaius scoffs, trying to lie to himself, as it sunk in beneath this skin like a razor. Eyes find his hands, tracing the lines in tanned colored folds. "The hell do you know!" The dragoon explodes again, hooting and hollering and completely killing the peace and quiet around him.

Crunching his hands up into fists, and immediately charging down the nearest thing he could hit.

*Thud*

<<Immovable Object>>

*Thud*

<<Immovable Object>>

Knuckles fresh and beaten red, tiny fractals of data blooming and floating away. "The hell do you know?" he murmurs as he looks at his battered fists, this rendition sounding more like a question than an attack. "I'm not weak, I'll never be weak. I don't know who the hell you think I am, but I ain't no damn push over. You wanna be found, You want me to find you. I'll find you, and you better have some damn good answers."