Nari-Lanreth

Rolling to her feet, Nari held out a hand towards Onóra, the soft grin on her face meant to appease any outlying emotions. The blonde glanced up at Nari for a brief second, before reaching out a hand and letting herself be pulled upwards. "The first thing we need to do, then, is to get stronger. To keep practicing, keep gaining levels and gear and strength. Sitting around in the grass isn't going to help with that - not alone. So, how about we get back to some hunting and grinding...I see another pack of wolves just around the corner that are daring us to come get them." Onóra returned t

"Back when things were simpler...yeah, I remember. We used to talk about such non-sense...like how we were going to meet up once we got out of here, and hold a party for the victors and survivors." Although the words themselves seemed almost unamused, Onóra's voice held a tone of excitement at the thought. Nari's eyes shifted over, glancing at the blonde to find a sad expression on her face. The same expression she'd seen on those faces meant to represent loss; loss of something that they cared deeply for. "I don't know if we're ever going to have that party...but we'll definitely be a few peo

The final wolf having been defeated, Nari let herself lower to the ground, laying back slightly against a nearby stump and grinning towards Onóra. The woman looked ready to rush off and engage whatever else was in the vicinity - held in place only by Nari's sudden decision to settle into the ground. Nari's gaze shifted upwards towards her companion, waving her left hand towards the ground beside her. "You can come sit, if you want. I promise not to bite, at first." Onóra's reaction was about what Nari had expected - a quick sign of appreciation, followed by her drifting down into the gra

Shards. It was the final moment of the two wolves as they burst away beneath Nari's strike, leaving nothing standing where they had once been. The lone survivor, either knowing its fate, or reacting as one would expect it to, suddenly threw back its head and howled. The sound was chilling, reaching down to Nari's core as it seemed to revibrate through the open air. She wasn't entirely sure what it meant, but she knew one thing for sure - she didn't want it to stick around to find out its success or failure. A quick glance towards Onóra just to make sure she was okay - the blonde had tak

Two managed to pull back away from her wide arc, avoiding the blade of the scythe and retreating some distance before Onóra was on them, driving her blade in careful and controlled strikes at their flanks, driving them back towards Nari. She could tell from the woman's movements, the close sweeps and balanced flicks, that she was doing nothing more than herding them - driving them towards the real threat, which was Nari herself. Grinning, mostly to herself at the realisation, Nari stepped forward, prepared to intercept the remaining wolves and show them the mistake of falling for such a trick.

In order to turn her attention away from the sudden embarrassment, Nari looked for something further she could take down. There was always an abundance of wolves, and as her eyes scanned the lines of the trees around them, she spotted what she was searching for - a set of eight yellow globes that seemed to be watching her. Grinning, she nodded towards the small pack, drawing Onóra's attention towards them. "Care to help me, oh mighty huntress? They look like they're ready for us to cut them down, assuming you're not afraid. Which, I mean, I could totally understand if you are...those big maws,

The wolves had fallen beneath her blade again, her last strike almost missing if she hadn't been so focused on the sudden shift in the wolf's pounce. Thankfully, she'd managed to adjust her blade's twirl midway through its movement, causing the very tip to catch the flank, and in turn the wolf to explode into a shower of shards that glittered against the sky's light. Nari still couldn't consider the light sun, the entirely artificial aspect to it seemingly different to her somehow - sure, it was meant to be sunlight, but it wasn't real. For all your talk...you still miss the real world, immens

Nari winced as Fae rushed forward and slipped again, her strike missing the creature as her feet gave out. The girl didn't crash to the ground - thankfully - but Nari could feel the pain of her attempts to strike the thing falling short each time. She doubted that the girl was enjoying this - in fact, it was likely far more painful for Fae, than it was for Nari. Still, she kept her paces away from both, ready to leap in should it be required, but knowing that her position her was pinnacle - if she strode in too early, perhaps Fae would become angered. How many times had Nari missed the first f

Two went down almost immediately as Nari's sweeping strike obliterated them. Her scythe's wide slash, paired with the effects of its sharpened blade, meant that the two didn't stand a chance against her onslaught. It was almost enough to make her feel bad for the creatures. Almost, but not quite. Even as she approached the two remaining, their bodies locked as the stun effect kept them from moving, Nari couldn't help but see them as little more than an objective - a means towards her eventual escape from this place. A means of returning to the real world, of ensuring that everyone made it out

Her own conflict ended, Nari turned her attention to Onóra's, just in time to see her strike down the first wolf. Content to sit back and watch, Nari leaned against her scythe, waiting for the woman to end the other creature. A few moments passed as the blonde and the wolf passed back and forth attempts to break through their opponent's defences, before Onóra scored a final hit on the wolf, causing the creature to go up in a shower of shards. Onóra took a moment to catch her breath, before turning to glare at Nari, her face frowning in what Nari thought was an expression of anger. "You know, s

It was almost as easy as she remembered, all four wolves rushing forwards in response to her own movement, the scythe flashing in a wide sweep in response. The blade managed to catch all four, sending them flying backwards to lay on the ground as the stun effect took control. Nari used the moment to glance over towards Onóra, noticing that the woman was holding her own against the pair that she'd engaged with. Her sword kept one at bay, while the other recovered from a kick she'd landed on its flank. She turned her attention back towards her own fight, content that her friend was alrigh

As always, the garden was a sight of spectacular beauty - the open grassfields meeting with treed areas, a stone pathway leading throughout and around. Nari took a moment to glance over it, trying to absorb the peacefulness that always seemed to exist in this area. The smile that touched her face quickly faded as she realised Onóra had already begun walking down the pathway, a set stance in her shoulders showing the determination in her mind. The woman hadn't even taken a moment to admire the area - something that she would constantly do any time they had come previously. You seem surprised th

Nari returned the nod from Hirru, before collecting herself. The conversation had taken a turn - not quite a peaceful, or relaxed turn - but somewhat less aggressive than moments before. Enough so, that Nari felt comfortable leaving the Jade Hunter and the newcomer alone. Her judge of character had always been iffy at best, but Nari wasn't getting the dangerous vibes from the newcomer that she had been feeling upon their first appearance. Perhaps she was letting her guard down, or perhaps there really was nothing to worry about... "Until next time, Hirru. And, I'll be keeping an eye on t

Nari watched as Fae suddenly went pale, her eyes locked on the cave as something began to unfurl itself. Nari felt herself shift as the creature straightened up, the health bar coming to life almost instantly in response to their stumbling upon it. Although the creature itself wasn't anything overly powerful looking - frightening, to be sure - Nari realised belatedly that this was likely the thing that Fae had run into all those years ago. A creature that had embedded itself into her memory in the worst of ways. She watched, waiting, as Fae rushed forwards, her first attack going wide a

"A few, if the information is to be believed..." Her voice seemed distant as she pulled up her menu, checking the messages again. Her brow furrowed as she realised that she'd missed a key point, the insight bringing her to a complete stop as she pulled up her map instead. "Looks like we can skip the whole 'listen to the locals gossip' bit, though...so long as I have...ha! There." She keyed in the pinpoint for the forest, before turning to her left and leading down another path. According to her source, if they arrived in the forest itself, what little Nari had heard from the original NPCs

Nari bit her tongue, hard. Hard enough that she likely would've drawn blood, had they been in the real world. The dragon comment had been far worse than she'd realised at first, and her attempt to cover it up...well, she had no one but herself to blame. She considered the comment about swords and forks, her mind trying to figure out what hidden message there was there. It had seemed forthright at first, but something about it felt deeper; a story hidden behind the thoughts themselves. She'd thought about asking outright at first, before deciding it was better to just push it aside as some

For the briefest of moments, Nari felt like groaning. They had limited information, limited preparation, and nothing more than a vague encounter a couple years ago to go on. It wasn't the most ideal situation, especially if they were going to face a possible field boss. As if you haven't gone into situations previously without any preparation, prior information, or a good clear sight of what you were facing... She hated that the voice in her head was right. How many times had she simply walked into a quest, or an encounter, or even a new floor without any prior...well, anything. She had n

It had taken a full hour of scouring the area before they'd found Nemo. The man had been situated outside of the village - if you could even call it that - itself, apparently drawn into the local fauna with an interest that bordered onto questionable. Another five minutes of talking, and he'd led the two towards the gateway of his garden. Nari was still curious as to why they hadn't just made a single entryway into the whole garden that didn't require chasing down a man who was never to be found in the same place. While it did make it more luxurious in a way, it also closed off access to only

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It really was amazing how easy a profession became once one had gained some simple practice with it, the entire experience making it all the more frustrating at lower levels. Nari could still remember all the struggles she'd gone through, just trying to get anything that would work, anything that wouldn't shatter immediately or leave her with something horrid. Now, she was able to produce pieces that were near perfect in quality; pieces she could be truly proud to sell to others.

She almost laughed at the joke. If it even was a joke; Nari couldn't be entirely sure. She'd managed to stifle the reaction either way, shaking her head in exchange and response. It hadn't been her most impressive attempt at covering the topic, but at least she had said it without any breakdowns. "You don't need to be sorry. I may have lost...well, I've gained a good friend. One who I can trust with my life, and whom I hope can trust mine with theirs in turn. I would say that's a fair trade, and better than any worse outcomes, wouldn't you?" She considered mentioning more, about things th

Nari took a half step back, her eyes holding a bit of confusion at the lack of response she'd gotten in greeting. Something felt off about NIGHT's entire aura, as if there was an apprehension behind it all. Confusion messing with her mind, Nari was slow to respond to the jest about her name, shaking her head in response before even realising it was a joke at all. "Err, no. Nari-Lanreth. It's...not an imitation...ah...heh, funny, I guess?" The words rang without humour as she continued trying to figure out what was going on, before having her attention ripped away at the mention of other s

Whatever Nari had been expecting, this wasn't it. The story, in a sense, she'd perhaps expected - it was one that seemed to ring out across Aincrad from many different individuals. Herself included. In this world, someone had lost...well, someone. It wasn't uncommon. Nor was it uncommon to feel lost after such an event, to feel left alone and unable to move forwards. It was something that Nari herself had struggled with for a time. If I hadn't had someone to rely upon... "Yeah, I'll come with you. For sure." Her smile left nothing to doubt, no hesitation in giving the answer. Fae needed h

Nari's posture changed slightly, a minor straightening in her stance that bespoke the reaction that she was having towards the scene before her. Fae's health had already dropped significantly, and although the girl hadn't called for help, Nari was one step away from rushing in regardless. The only thing holding her back was the fact that she knew what it was likely to have another come to your rescue, especially when you didn't need it. It's not over quite yet...if she can just get the upper hand, and avoid any major retaliation...she should be okay. Her hesitation gave leave to another,

Her arrival didn't take long, and Nari found herself waiting for a few minutes before @NIGHT arrived. The familiar face seemed to glance around, as if searching for Nari, before sending out a quick message. Standing from the small local she'd snuggled into - likely hiding her from view unintentionally - Nari walked up behind NIGHT, giving a slight cough as she approached before speaking softly. The ding of the message drawing her attention, already knowing what it was. "Here. I've only been waiting for a few moments." She glanced around the floor, before waving a hand in the direction tow