Katoka

Attempting to steer the horse that both her and Elora were mounted on bare back was proving to be difficult, the lack of reins and a proper saddle definitely not helping. Feeling the arms of her friend wrapped around her, Katoka leaned into the beast and attempted to spur it into motion when it happened. Time seemed to slip into slow motion for a moment and the samurai wasn't sure what was really going on. How long had they been running? It seemed like it had been hours, but surely it hadn't actually been that long. Could it? Kat felt her eyes begin to squint slowly and a bolt of lighting

The sky above the samurai boomed, lighting forked and crawled and continued to send shivers down her spine that the cold never could. Everything about this storm was disturbing to it's core. Katoka's attention snapped back into focus as her elven eared companion sprinted off to help someone, she hesitated to chase after but let her go. As long as she was within her eye sight then she could be there faster than the lightning could strike. Her focus turned the horses, bucking and scared for their own lives. An almost white mare reared up near the blonde, fear in it's digital eyes. Kat stepp

Katoka kept her katana ready, quickly surveying the people in the group around her. She was beginning to feel the exhaustion in her bones now. She was wet, cold, and had been on the move for cardinal only knew how long, not to mention how many times her body had been pumped full of simulated adrenaline. She was surprised she was able to keep her blade as steady as it was. "We need to move up the mountain as far as possible, the path Elora and I just came from is out. A mudslide block us off from out original group. Let's head this way." she said aloud to everyone, pointing to the path opp

Katoka was going to retort but she knew that Elora wouldn't change her mind. Instead she let the moment wash over her like the disgusting ichor around them. She could hear the sounds of the wildlife around them, also attempting tp flee like the rest of them. What was even happening? Would Cardinal really wipe out not only it's entire player base, but it's NPCs and wildlife too? What even was this storm? Elora's last reassuring squeeze gave Kat a bit of confidence. A flash of lightening illuminated the sky as she drew her katana, large tentacles of inky darkness reaching from the sky above

The warmth of Elora's hand was a comfort Katoka needed at the moment, so she help onto her green haired friend without hesitation. Her heart was pounding in her chest from the adrenaline that was pumping through her veins. Was this finally going to be it? After all this time of fighting and training were they going to die to this? She could hear strange noises in the distance, howls and groans, grunts and barks. What was happening? "Elora?!" Kat called out as she trailed behind, giving her hand a squeeze, "Elora if something happens to me..." she trailed off for a moment but she shook her

Katoka took a deep breath and pushed aside her fear as best she could. Elora was scared, after all it had been twice now that she had to pull her aside from a possible death. If she panicked then Elora would panic too and that wasn't goin to help either of them. "If we stay calm then we can find a way out of this mess. I'm going to do everything I can to make sure we get out ok." Kat promised her friend, and she meant it. Their path immediately in front of them may have been obscured, but that didn't mean there wasn't another way to get out. While the samurai looked around she didn't noti

The cold was beginning to set in. Katoka was beginning to shiver as her, Elora, and the others with them continued up the mountain pass. This time she had stayed back with her friend and helped those she could cross the narrowing path that Elora had previously fell from. She made sure once everyone had crossed that her green haired companion was ahead of her so she could keep a watchful eye. By the glow of the crystals it seemed they were coming up to a cave that seemed promising. "Let's a make our way inside and see if we can take shelter from this storm!" she called ahead to the group.

Cordial Remedy Sitting on floor 22 rests a Japanese style convenience store. As you enter the shelves are lined with various bottles, jars, and crystals. Hanging from the ceiling are a few string lights and bundles of herbs drying in various places. At the back of the store there is a wooden counter with a large leather bound ledger and other various nick knacks strewn about. A single silver bell rests nearby with a sign reading, "Ring twice for service if no one is present." ----------- Rank 8 Alchemist | Total EXP: 1817 ----------- Prices Order Form

The ever rising levels of black rain were disconcerting on many levels. Katoka didn't have time to focus long on these feelings, she had people to evacuate. As she led the party of NPCs and players into the mountains she saw the rising pools of dark liquid even here. Maybe even this wasn't high enough. Taking the mountain path she continued to trek, staying in the field of view that the glowing crystals provided and within sight of the party. The rocks were slick and the path was turning into a disgusting mud slop beneath her feet. The winding mountain pass began to shrivel into a emaciated cl

A chill ran down Katoka's spine. "We need to go, now." she said to Elora, "Something feels off." She reached out to take her green headed companion's hand to give it a squeeze for reassurance before turning to the crowd, "Don't think too hard! Just walk quickly and carefully and we'll make it to higher ground!" With a mask of determination she began trudging through the rising liquid towards the hills ahead of them. She would look back occasionally to make sure everyone was following. The glow of the stones various individuals had grabbed were giving off enough light to let Kato

Despite being worried for her friend's safety, Katoka was glad Elora was there to lend assistance. She was someone that the blonde could trust, the strangers around her she was sure had good intentions but she didn't really know many of them. Assisting in making sure the rowdy bar folk exited the tavern, drinks in hand, Kat stepped up beside Elora to survey the gathering dark ichor at their feet. "We need to get them moving, this is bad. Like really bad." she felt her skin crawl looking at the substance. Looking to her left at her friend she nodded, her face a mask of determination as she

"Here, this is not the place and time to lay about," The red headed woman standing above her offered her a hand, Katoka took it and got back to her feet. Her cheeks were slightly pink with embarrassment as she attempted to brush some of the dirt off of her. It was a futile effort considering she was covered in mud and the inky rain that had begun collecting on the ground. "Thanks," she said nodding to the woman, "I uh, slipped in whatever this gunk is. I don't know what is going on here, but something feels off." she looked out at the NPCs and how some of them had begun making their way t

The water, if you could even call it that, fell hard around Katoka. She was standing under the awning of a flower shop as she observed the collection of players and NPCs scramble about to escape the storm. Taking a moment she looked once again at the viscous liquid on her skin, it was thick and dark like ink, it even felt heavy as it dripped off of her onto the ground. The pools of darkness gathered on the ground spreading quickly as the potholes and crevasses overflowed into one another. The sounds of doors slamming around her snapped her back into focus as the Samurai began to look around fo

As the sky began to darken Katoka looked up and squinted at the clouds rolling in. The wind pushing them over the town on floor 7 was colder than what she had grown accustom to the past few hours. Her skin erupted in goosebumps and she rubbed her arms as she shivered, "What the hell is this?" The samurai had been scouting shops and things on this floor wanting to get a gift for Sam, but she had never visited this area before. As she stood outside of the shop she watched the growing mass of clouds move quickly into place, coming to almost a complete stop overhead. Arching a brow at the str

Bursting through the door like an out of control child, Katoka shoulder checked the wooden door before it completely closed behind Elora, "I'M HERE!" she yelled, out of breath. "Sorry -- I got -- Caught up -- at home." She huffed and puffed catching her breath, it was hard to believe that despite being in a virtual world, she had to worry about ta thing like stamina. "There must be a hidden stat somewhere that I don't know about yet." "Alright, I think I'm good now." she said after a few moments, "Let's buy these goods so we can make our senpai proud. Also it can't hurt to snoop arou

Familiar Name: Hanami Description: Hanami is a dragon with white fur and an iridescent blue underbelly. She has antlers made of sakura wood, and even small sakura blossoms sprouting from them. She also has large fluffy ears like that of a fox or dog. She manages to fly around without the help of normal wings, she instead hovers or floats, still managing to be able to reach speeds unimaginable by one without winged appendages. Thread Link: Familiar found on roll ID# 169692 Familiar tamed on roll ID# 169827 Familiar Mastery Skill: <<Training your Fri

House Name: Neko no ie Location: Floor 22 Description: A fairly large traditional Japanese home. It is surrounded by trees and vegetation that has begun to grow and cling to parts of the house itself as though nature is reclaiming it. (Rooms descriptions and pictures below) Plot Size: Estate {Safe Zone} Room(s): Bedroom (Katoka), Bathroom (Katoka), Living Room (Katoka), Basic Kitchen (Katoka), Attic (Storage)(Katoka), Slime Farm (Katoka) Room Upgrade(s): Total Cost: N/A (Donor House) Bedroom A simple bedroom with a large comfortable bed. Wooden floors, shoji windows an

Turning to the sound of the voice Katoka saw the man working in her sword before her. She watched as he pounded and worked the metal with his hammer, she was entranced with the work he did before her. Crossing her fingers on his command she watched as the blacksmith heats it one last time and quenches it in the water nearby sending up a cloud of steam. The small woman flinched at the sound of the screaming metal but couldn't keep her eyes off the work. Finishing up the blade seem to take no time at all, the speed at which he sharpened the metal and attached it to the tsuka was blinding. When h

Katoka was startled into standing still at first. The speed and grace at which the girl worked was amazing. Soon the blonde relaxed and let the woman work as she took her measurements and draped cloth over her at various times. When she did catch a glimpse of the woman working she was surprised by how beautiful her skin was, she was in awe once again. When the tailor was finally finished Katoka looked down at her clothing, it was gorgeous. The cloth was slightly cool to the touch which pleased her, the colors were exactly what she had requested. After a few moments of checking herself over she

Entering the shop Katoka was immediately in awe, the items on display were clearly of exquisite quality. Upon seeing this her excitement grew, she was finally going to get her first katana. Her guild recommended that she place the order here since Griswold was also from Firm Anima. "Hello? Griswold sir?" she called out, "I'm here to pick up my order." she continued to look about at the different weapons and armor on display, the varying types of metal making her eyes sparkle. Who knew there was such a myriad of colors when it came to smithing? She was getting more and more excited to see how h

Katoka entered the building anxiously, she had heard from Raidou that the owner was as cold as the floor her shop was on but the items she produced were of top quality. Looking around she saw clothing and light armor that were amazing, though the 'Go Away' sign seemed odd for a shop. "Hello?" she called out, "M-my name is Katoka, I'm from Firm Anima and I had placed an order for an item?" she continued to look around at the mannequins in wonder, maybe she could get a nice dress from her at some point too? The ones on display were gorgeous.

Katoka nervously entered the shop, announcing herself as she entered, "H-Hello? Freyd? I uh, came by to look at that trinket you were telling me about." she entered the shop and began to look around at the various odds and ends on the shelves. She was impressed with the stock and would definitely be back to purchase some must haves and she had the necessary col. "I believe it was a rabbit's foot or something like that?" she said again not really turning around to look for him as she continued to look at the crystals and bags that dotted the walls.

Ruler - First companion on any quest and the one to show her the ropes in combat. Vie - Fellow guild member and adorable redhead. Katoka wants to hang out with her more. Hisa - Friend from outside SAO, they originally met in another mmo and played together for a few years. Freyd - Fellow guild member that has escorted Katoka and other guild members through more difficult quests to help them gain levels. Elora - Another guild member, the two have fought together on a few occasions and they seem to get along well. Katoka finds her funny and enjoys her company greatly.

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