Hellion

Hellion's failed attempt at tickling the girl made the whole situation awkward, and now he was trying to figure out a way to break the tension between them. Of course she beat him to it, pulling out the same old play she had been trying to pull over his eyes. It was kind of getting annoying, and the worst part was for a moment, he thought she could be a good friend. "Yeah, I guess we should." His tone almost sounding defeated, like he was ready to go back to the inn and fall in his tiny bed just staring at the ceiling. It was a sensation boys his age knew all too well, and as much as it hurt, sometimes it's exactly what you need.

"Sorry about that, I get carried away sometimes." His apology was definitely based in a sort of truth he'd never wanted to accept. Her cold act only seemed to push him back into the shell he hid in at home. Something felt off about her, and he couldn't quite place it. Wanting to try again, but not knowing how wasn't something he was used to. Usually he'd succeed or fail and give up, but not this time. A friend is what she needed, and a friend he would be.

"As an NPC whose whole purpose is the servitude of people taking on this quest, and one designed as a beautiful young lady such as yourself, I doubt many people would pass that option up. Even if they're too strong to truly reap the benefits. I'm curious, do you ever run into creeps? Gawking at you, all hootin and hollerin like they have no class." He didn't want to drive the point to hard, just apply a little bit of pressure to see if maybe he could crack the case.

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ID: 185149

LD: 5 (fail)

3/5 collected

@Shin Kagami

As the honey plopped upon the woman's forehead Leon struggles to hide a short burst of laughter, the boy couldn't help but feel like this was exactly where he was supposed to be. How would I describe this feeling? Content. He would simply smile as her laughter moved his whole body. "I'm guessing it does, but you should know." He would nod, "Seeing as to how you're part of the game. Unless, that was all a game and you're really no different from any other player." His smile would turn into a cocky smirk. "But, if it was a game I guess I played right into your hand." He would laugh playfully.

The boy wouldn't make her get up by any means, he would simply look around noticing another mass of honey on a rock just within his reach. He would scoop it up and watch as it moves itself into his inventory in a bright blue glow. "You know, it's crazy how much work went into this world. Despite it's flaws it truly is a masterpiece. I mean, he managed to recreate the taste of honey, the gentle kiss of the breeze, the weight of a blade, Hell even the warmth of a body has been recreated in such a way that I almost forgot this was a fake world." He would close his eyes and remain on the ground, whether she stayed there or not. "Maybe that's why I rushed in to save you, in the heat of the moment I forgot this was a game world. Or maybe..." 

If she was still lying on him he would begin to tickle her and start laughing his ass off, "Maybe I just wanted to do that the whole time." He would say through his uproarious laughter that filled the combat area.

ID: 168295

LD: 15

Success

3/5 Total Mats

@Shin Kagami

She just had to go and fall.

Hellion had been looking at the ground when she started climbing up, but had found nothing and was quite curious as to what she was after so he followed her up with his eyes. The bees had been a little less fond of her than he was, but they seemed to stay near her never the less, and Hellion was getting worried so he started approaching the tree. Maybe he wanted to climb up after her, shoo the bees away and find what she was looking for, or maybe he just wanted to get a better look, who knows.

All he knew was that she was going to fall, and when she did he took off running. As gravity drives her towards the ground, Leon leapt forward to shorten the distance between himself and the girl, wrapping her in an quick embrace and floating through the air for a moment before they both collide with the ground, Leon having made sure to soften the blow by placing himself between her and the ground. "Good job Celeste, you managed to fly. Such a talented AI assistant." He joked, despite the situation.

ID: 167720

LD: 2

fail

2/5 materials found

@Shin Kagami

Being out here this long wasn't insufferable when you have company, but it still wasn't how Leon preferred to spend his days. However, having a pretty lady out here with him definitely helped ease the suffering. Even if all she did was try to confuse him. "I guess dinner's on me then, and considering I'll be the first person you've eaten with in these few months feel free to order the most expensive dinner they have. We'll consider it a payment for helping me with the quest." He would smirk as he pulled a small herb from the ground once again.

"Another one, that's two herbs. I'd be willing to bet that my potion will taste better than yours." His smirk would shift into a full blown smile, as he looks at the dissolving mass of crystalline shards blowing in the wind as the material transfers into his inventory. "I'm pretty sure herbs taste better than boar saliva and bone." His cocky smile being punctuated with a playful shrug.

ID: 167684

LD: 15

Success

2/5 Materials found

@Shin Kagami

Leon stood up, her earlier comment about not being able to leave the floors still jumbling in his mind while he tries to think of a solution. Still, he has the current conversation to reply to as well. "I certainly would, because walking all the way out here and looking at the ground for eight hours is hell. It'd be easier to pay for the materials rather than break my back on five or six that are only tier one." He turns his attention back towards the ground scanning for anymore materials that could be used to make something like a potion. "Anyways, I guess I can see how being locked to this floor would be hell. We've been here how long and all you can do is walk this ten kilometer circle just because Cardinal put you here." He was playing along, but would be careful not to accidentally play himself as he had done a few times before.

"So what can an AI built for assisting players, of which I've never heard of or seen before despite spending quite some time talking to info brokers about my short excursions in the wild as a tourist player, do for fun? Can you eat and enjoy the food here?" He asks, because even if she was an AI he could at least thank her with a dinner that she didn't need.

ID: 167439

LD: 8

fail

1/5 materials found

@Shin Kagami

The boy was already enjoying himself, but she seemed to be the playful type which meant this wouldn't be entirely unbearable. As such, he watched her completely ignore the NPC behind the counter, before turning back towards him and emitting a spiked statement that almost mad Hellion scoff at her. "I'm quite capable of finding my way out... Which way is it again?" He asks like a child playing a bad prank. "And yeah, the guy is supposed to be the escort, but the AI is supposed to be the guiding hand." He turned and made his way out of the smoke-filled and quite odorous storefront, allowing her to follow him out. "I tend to prefer being escorted by females, but we'll do this your way. You know your own system better than I do. Which means you probably know the best shops around here as well."

Soon after they stepped through the gates, Leon would kneel down next to a brilliant blue plant. The flower was almost calling to the boy, the way it stuck out like a sore thumb. He would place his fingers on the base of the naked stem and pull on it lightly, breaking the base off and holding it up. "Hey, maybe I should start finding things for people. I've been known to get lucky quite often." He would smile foolishly as the object dissolved in a beautiful kaleidoscope of shards dissipating not long after forming.

ID: 167352

LD: 13

Success

1/5 Materials found

@Shin Kagami 

She introduced herself as an AI made by the system to help low-leveled players. Leon nods, wondering what kind of AI sleeps on a bench, and breaks immersion in a game that Kayaba designed to kill people when they die just for immersion. He couldn’t help but wonder what kind of angle she was playing, but as far as he cared, it didn’t matter. “Well then, Celeste, nice to meet you. Since you’re an AI with the game, I’m sure you know exactly where to go to get the job done quickly.” He remarked, rather playfully.

He honestly didn’t care if she lied to him. It didn’t bother him any one way or another, but he wasn’t stupid, and she ought to know that.

He would tilt his head as if to say follow me, then he turned and started towards Zackiriah’s shop. “You know, I could probably do this myself, but the idea of sitting out in the woods all day seems super boring. I like my alone time, but that seems a bit extreme.” He smiled back to her, trying to keep the atmosphere bright and cheerful.

If she followed along, they would soon reach the shop in which they received the quest. Leon would take his first steps in and head straight for the back, but letting the AI assistance go before him. “Ladies first.”

@Shin Kagami

Leon had a habit of hanging around the first floor. He liked staying safe behind the walls of the Town of Beginnings, but today that was gonna change. He was going to get out there and make a difference.

Or at least that’s what he wanted to do.

In actuality, he had been moving slowly, even for someone with a start as late as his. Hell, he hadn’t even done the tutorial, meanwhile there were some who were out there fighting bosses and clearing floors making the young boy feel almost... left behind.

He’d heard stories of great players, frequenting high floors and just taking a stroll through the field, and coming down to the bottom floors and fighting monsters with no armor or gear.

Above even the greatest players are the select few he’d heard stories of stories about. Hestia, Calrex and Hikoru. They stuck out above even the strongest. Leon wanted to be up there with them. Even though he hardly heard about them anymore, more names had popped up and fallen, just like empires in the history books. He wanted to be another name in the newspaper, another hero on the frontlines, but right now, he was level one.

He needed an adventure, and considering he had no party, a friend or two wouldn’t hurt either.

And just like that, opportunity arose. A woman, yawning as she sat up and rubbed her eyes, caught the boy’s attention. He approached calmly and courageously. Almost like he was approaching someone he’d known for years. “Hello ma’am. I am Leon, but my friends call me Hellion.” He explains with a ceremonial bow. “I’ve decided to take on the tutorial quests and was wondering if you’d like to accompany me.”

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Profile
Username: Hellion
Real name: Leon Diablero
Age: 19 - 21
Gender: Male
Height: 6'

About: History/personality
Leon grew up in a house too big for intimate connections with his family. The bond he shared with them was in name only, and as such he felt the only place he can make new friends was the outside world. He would go out of his way to meet new people and would talk your ear off in order to become your friend. As he went on, he learned to communicate more openly outside however at home he would retreat back into his shell and avoid his parents and siblings. The boy had become exceedingly popular with the people around him, his maids and butlers as well, but he slowly grew further and further from the people who were supposed to keep him sane had all but forsaken him. He would avoid them like the plague and they would treat him like an animal. He hardly even ate dinner with them.

There was one family member who held him close, and that was his Grandma. She always called him many things, but never loved him any less. Hellraiser and demon child were common among the various things she accused him of being. Her favorite warning to give was "Watch out for Leon, He's got the Devil in him."

Leon would often play video games as an excuse to not talk to his family, but he never really enjoyed most of them. Still though, he needed an escape from them, and so he went and purchased NerveGear and Sword Art Online. It's full dive technology made it the perfect excuse to get away. 
Virtues:
Outgoing- Leon spent the majority of his life raising hell and making friends. He will often go out of his way to meet new people he thinks look interesting just so he can talk to someone. His knack for finding their interest discreetly makes him a natural at drawing connections and building bonds.

Trusting- It doesn’t take much to make Leon trust you, just a kind face and a nice sentence can influence his decisions. He may not think before he acts but he always acts with intent, and that intent is usually to help someone. So if you ever need cannon fodder or a ticking timebomb, ask this boy for help.

Heroic- The boy wants to be a hero, and will often put himself in harms way to do so. His blatant disregard of safety and hefty lack of restraint is what got him in this mess and will probably not help to get him out of it. However, given the setting and his honeyed words, he’ll have you believing he was the shining example of top level players.

Flaws:
Bold- Leon tends to run headlong into danger just to have a bit of fun, his actions often leading to injury or disappointment. Whether his choice is conscious or instinctive, he’ll see it through because if he made the choice he pays the price. It’s generally troublesome when at the first sign of an enemy, the boy will attack with a bright smile on his face.

Trusting- A bald faced lie does nothing to deter the young man from being helpful, so long as it doesn’t harm another. If it was his business they’d tell him the truth, right? And as far as he’s concerned, no one wants to hurt him if he does nothing wrong to them, therefor everyone must be a good person.

Irresponsible- A blatant disregard for safety tends to lead to bad decisions and no lesson learned, therefor the boy never learned to think before he acts. This will often lead to making decisions simply because it makes him look cool. As long as he has his fun, the lesson won’t stick, so he’s going to be pretty set in his ways for a long time.

Profession: (Leave blank until the Earning a Living quest has been completed.)

Skills
Non-combat:
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Passive:
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Combat:
» Heavy Armor rank 1

Weapon skills:
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Inventory
Weapons/Tools:
» Crucifix | 2HSS | T1 | Vanity | Basic greatsword
 

» Shellion | Heavy Armor | T1 | Rare | 2x MIT
 

» (3) Starter Healing Potions (+50 HP)

Col: 2,500
T1 Mats: 10

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