Xena

Xena laid her arms and head down on the table whilst she listened to Raidou, while she could respect him, her trust was another thing. Then again she let the man pet her so, what was she to say about that. "I just wish Fr-" Cutting herself off she heard Baldur's toast to the laua and night. "Seems the festivity's are starting." She sighed, maybe she should mail a friend, she had a few, one was a tailor and could likely make her a more fitting vanity outfit if they weren't here, their shop was always rather busy though so she doubted they were. With a quick poke around her menu she did send a message, but obviously it wouldn't be responded too immediately.

"A laua huh, I don't get why he didn't just call it a festival." She commented looking out towards where baldur was. "You know, he gives me the same vibes you do, tall, mysterious, imposing." It was likely one of those was more because she's just extremely short. "I guess that's why you people are such good players, your able to lead properly, where others doubt themselves." Xena had practically gone off on a complete rant to herself.

@Raidou

Xena looked to the side opening her menu, maybe she could order one somehow. Or somehow got one at one point or another without noticing, the answer obviously was a no, she hadn't. "I just hope their doing alright." She commented simply, closing her menu. Then came the topic of vulnerability faith and trust, and she sighed deeply. "I trust one person, and even then its not completely, this worlds been too cruel to be able to completely trust anyone anymore." She stated having had her own issues in the past with lies and misdirection, but she was no sheep either. She had lied on many occasions to get herself out of hot water, but then, who wouldn't. The answer was the person right next to her most likely.

Xena knew she did need to open up a bit though, she kept to herself too much. And if she died, no one would notice because of that. Well, maybe Freyd would, but likely no one else. "Heh, your one to talk, mr 'may i pet you'." She just snickered a tad remembering when he asked too, it was a funny situation that she ended up enjoying more then she'd ever admit. Being pet had its benefits you could say, with or without vanity cosmetics. "But yeah, if you wouldn't mind guiding me to a place to buy one? I'd love to fit in more seeing how I haven't actually seen anyone else wearing normal armor."

@Raidou

Xena had shrugged, pulling her cloak down, her vanity items had been removed before she even came here so no ears, for now. "Honestly, I'm not very sure. The one person I interacted with got kicked out, I didn't exactly have the right to know what happened prior." She stated, slipping her small blue note book back into her cloak, the quill she had been using vanishing into dust. "Heh, the trip her was traumatic, a bit too deep water for someone like me." As she commented she looked at the tea Raidou had been drinking, she never really drank tea, or even coffee to be fair. The most she's ever had was the honey tea her mother made her when she was young to nurse sore throats. She imagined it tasted relatively similar to normal tea, it's funny just how life like this game can be at times, and how supernatural it could be at others. Perhaps she was a prime candidate for that with her taste in vanity.

"It's, certainly a interesting a new feeling... I feel vulnerable... And... I definitely don't like it." She shrugged, but decided to change the subject. "I noticed everyone was wearing a festive outfit, where did you guys get them?"

@Raidou

Crafting Results

Performer Rank 2
Cost:3 Mat
Item: Xena's True Voice (+1 EXP to all crafts.)

Crafting Results

Performer Rank 2
Cost:3 Mat
Item: Xena's True Voice (+1 EXP to all crafts.)

Crafting Results

Performer Rank 2
Cost:2 Mat
Item: Xena's True Voice (+1 EXP to all crafts.)

Crafting Results

Performer Rank 2
Cost:2 Mat
Item: Xena's True Voice (+1 EXP to all crafts.)

Xena had been sitting in a chair now a blue book on the table in front of her, she wasn't paying attention to much as she wrote more lyrics into the blue book, after all she didn't really know anyone here, or at least hadn't seen anyone she knew here, Nari was the closest and according to the news she's heard they had been kicked off the island, she felt bad for them but. Baldur made the choice, there was nothing anyone was gonna be able to do about it. Meanwhile Amber had left Xena's person deciding to explore the area, they noticed someone very specific, and decided to have some fun, slowly sneaking around a pillar Amber crept up behind Persi before poking them in the back. Perhaps the tiger cub could get a fun scare out of the shadow mongoose, either way it could be a fun time for all.

Xena herself had stood up taking her book and started walking off towards the more center area of the spectator area, she couldn't exactly see any of the fights from her location so a change of area would obviously fix this. Sitting in a new seat, she simply looked around a bit before sighing and leaning back into the chair.

@Freyd@Raidou

Xena had left the beach by now, she didn't feel right being in such a place despite having nearly no connection to the people who were being tormented, returning to the spectator area she had sat in a corner, her menu quickly opening and shutting as 2 small books now spawned in front of her, one blue, the other black. Picking up the blue one and opening it, a quill had spawned as well allowing writings to be inscribed into the book, this book specifically having lighter topics then the black one. She had chosen to move away to a place of solitude for more then just one reason actually. But those reason's would be revealed in time, as would most things she kept hidden away from public view. This entire place was a beautiful location, offering more then a few lyrical idea's the only issue being the music to accompany said ideas. She would write certain types of music possibilities to accompany the lyric's, but to test she'd need to go home first, those tests would likely be done days later once this event was well and settled. Xena sighed after finishing writing, now it was time for the other book. A book of secrets and shame, one that would upset those who read it, and was only useful to people like Xena. Picking it up she had began writing the event's upon this island, certain things would be valuable, she was sure of that. Conflicted only slightly by standings with such people, she hardly knew them so she felt somewhat justified, though they also hardly knew her, maybe that's why they were so open. Alas Xena didn't have much option, it had become a habit to write what she sees in this book, whether it gets used in the future or not. The two books had finally snapped shut, and vanished into particles being returned to Xena's inventory, she had been writing for what felt like about a hour, and as she stood she could feel a slight numbness in her feet, only slight due to the games limits, it was still weird feeling however. A lot like how it felt when one of her legs got bitten off by a mimic. That wasn't a fun experience that's for sure, her familiar of course might of found it absolutely hilarious.

"Gosh you're just begging for a world of hurt aren't you?" She giggled poking him with the talon of one of her fingers, they were sharp as hell but when used to poke it was about what you'd expect. "I could lay you down flat in the blink of an eye IRL I bet heh." Despite being said in a jokative nature she meant it seriously, she knew a few things so she could probably bust Freyd's ass in a real life fight. Not that either had had one in 2 years, it almost seemed like a foreign concept to fight without weapons, or skills. No armor no anything, and in that fight you'd truly feel pain, not just a slight buzz. It was a feeling she wondered if she would ever miss. "Also It's not like i need some top rank claws to fight ya know!..." Seeming to swallow her pride though she then stated. "But... If your willing to go through all that... I won't say no to the offer..."

While the two were talking the familiars were off in the bushes by the side, they happened to come across many things, most of which being minor treasures of no value, but it was practice. And would help in the future thats for sure.

204036
CD 2
3/3
 

Listening too Freyd rambling she had closed her eyes again, just listening was enough for right now, the world being still around the 2 as they chatted the day away. Freyd's tales of adventure were interesting, while she's heard of dragons she's never seen one in game. Much less fighting one via dancing, whoever those people were must of had death wishes. Or they were just too high a level to care, that's a thing she's seen a few times. The comment about being shot out of a cannon had made her snicker. How did he even get himself into that circumstance. Much less survive such a thing, he had finally ended by saying none of it was wild which with a scoff Xena lightly bopped the man on the nose. "Silly." She simply commented, she was then asked what interesting events transpired in her time in this world. "Does meeting a silly boy and doing my first ever mission with him while he almost stabbed himself through the neck with his sword count?" She joked with a large smirk calling out to when Freyd was a bit more... not all there you could say.

Xena merely shrugged at the idea of having a clean near freak life. Hers was anything but, she'd likely guess he wasn't able to talk to many people either with how he was 2 years ago. But he's changed quite a bit in that time. "I'm sure you've got your own interesting stories." She comments brushing her hair.over her eyes to block the sun, with how Freyd commented about Persi being like his only pet she giggled a tad. "Pets change people if you ask me, often for the better." Noticing him pull his cowl up she smirked. He really was enjoying himself now, for once she could tell completely, and that was a good thing in her opinion. As he commented about the tiger amber she shrugged."I'm sure she'll do her best. I'll probably miss her too when we get out of here." As she ended that thought she rolled onto her side facing Freyd. "So, got any wild stories to share?"

Xena smiled him pointing out the cloud looking like a relative, it was uncommon for anyway to talk about their real life. Pointing up towards a storm cloud, almost black off in the distance she stated. "That one over there actually looks like my cat, their name was amber too actually, I hope she's alright... being taken care of right now..." She said in a somber tone, she did worry for her cat, it couldn't survive alone obviously. "She was a good kitty, never gave me any trouble, never scratched me, gave me a new love towards felines." She said in a more happier tone thinking about the good times she had. "Always... laying next to me on my bed... laying on my lap while I was playing games..." She giggled a bit, it was a nervous giggle as she tried to hold in her saddened emotions that she'd likely never see them again. "I'm, i'm sure she's fine... I'll see her again... I know it..." Despite the words she had stated the crackling in her voice and the tone it was stated, it was as if she knew she would never see her cat or anyone she cared for ever again, as if she accepted that when deaths grasp came for her, she would make no move against it.

Meanwhile the two familiar had ran off again, to scout for more stuff, stumbling upon a small sack they brought it back too the two, it's contents were a minimal amount of col, nothing worth expressing. (Vanity) Laying in too the two they ran off again in search for more stuff.

204017
CD 4
2/3

Amber had pointed paw towards the pile of coins about 30 feet in the direction, it didn't seem like much but the cat seemed happy to of found anything at all. Xena meanwhile was just enjoying the terrain, now sat against a hill, the grass pressed against her back, She simply laid there happily, the terrain was so different from the city it gave her a sense of wonder, and amusement, it wouldn't of made sense to Freyd, he hadn't locked himself away long enough likely, But for her she was happy to just be here, noticing Freyd looking at her she patted the area next to her. "If you wanna come sit silly you don't gotta ask." She smiled with a innocent smile, one of a simple life, not bound by fear or anxiety currently, but just pure happiness. The world wasn't able to throw anything horrible at her right now and she was happy for that. And that Freyd was here, enjoying himself, at least she assumed he was. She couldn't tell all that much, but she figured he was at least alittle.

Performer Rank 2
Cost:4 Mat
Item: Xena's True Voice (+1 EXP to all crafts.)

Crafting Results

Performer Rank 2
Cost:4 Mat
Item: Xena's True Voice (+1 EXP to all crafts.)

Xena herself hadnt heard the familiars returning, her body felt laxed, and heavy, as if on laughing gas, or in other words as if she was about to fall asleep. "Its been such a long time sense I've felt this good..." She had simply mumbled to herself her tail curling a bit out fron underneath her. She slowly just wanted to drift off to sleep but she also remembered she had a quest to get finished. She slowly sat up with a loud yawn, she could sleep later, maybe she'd try sleeping in a tree. "F-fuck, fuck I'm up sorry." She had stated rapidly looking around now facing Freyd and the familiars. "Oh hey you two, find anything?" Asking she pulled her legs off the ground setting them on their sides in front if her as she leaned towards Freyd and the familiars curiously, wondering what the two might have found. 

"Even asking me to join it is kind of a push ya silly, like who am I to refuse a offer to join the most prestigious guild in the game?" She giggled a tad the wind blowing her bangs into her face somewhat. "I mean, I can't imagine you people just invite anyone into the guild." As she said that she yawned a bit opening her eyes and looking at the back of Freyds head. "Honestly If I didn't know any better I'd say you might want to hang out with me more then i wanna hang out with you." She giggled jokingly, it's obvious he'd never say anything like that, he was too emo and emotionless half the time to even think of saying something like that. Meanwhile off in who knows where Amber and a certain Shadow Mongoose had found a small pile of coins. Not that they'd be useful in any way too the two's owners.

203999
CD 8
1/3

Xena smiled listening to him talk, until the tree comment, she with a rather annoyedlook punched him softly in the arm. "I'll throw you INTO a tree dumb dumb." She scoffed flopping backwards spreading her arms to either side, the stump was thankfully big enough for that. "Maybe once I get a decent way up there we could take a day to just relax, be free, of everything. Responsibilities, jobs, just life. We could sit in a house and share cookies, talk about life, the future. Just fun stuff that doesn't risk our lives." She doubted she'd actually make it to a decent level, she'd likely die sometime in the future, if not by a monsters, then laughing coffin may come after her. "Maybe... maybe I will join Firm Anima, as long as it gives me more time to hang out with with heh." She was rambling at this point just being happy for once, life has been awful are for once she had hope for the future. No matter how things may turn out, things should be good. Thinking such she had closed her eyes for the time being, waiting for the familiars to come back.

203979
CD 4
(Voided)
(Fuck this Quest)

Xena simply shrugged, she couldn't take Freyd with offense in this state, he did just save her life after all. "Can't really say I'm not curious, but i trust you with my life so." She let out a slight giggle rather quickly covering her mouth, she hated when she did that. "The people in this world are cruel Freyd, I shouldn't preach to the choir of course but, they really are... It's why I don't try being friends with people anymore... almost everyone will use you for their own gain, and i've had to go and follow that mantra against my better judgement... though with you... I feel I don't have to be like that..." After being asked about the cat ears and tail she simply shrugged. "Actually... They were the first vanity items I ever got, surprisingly... I've worn them for at least half  a year now, not that that matters. Most people just call me weird or try to pet me." Saying that she gave Freyd a look of 'like some people I know' "A lot of the times without consent... Pulling the tail is the worst part of it, it just feels incredibly weird..." She finally seemed to smile and commented to his finishing statement. "Don't worry Freyd, i don't blame you for not contacting me, life seems to have been kicking your butt what with the guild and front lines, I'd help but, I'm clearly too low leveled." She giggled happily tilting her head her eyes had shut as her head was facing Freyd with a smile.

Xena gazed at Freyd with a hurt look, not from the issues with the mimic but with laughing coffin. "If, it gives you a idea. They killed my second ever friend. Guess you call them my last friend..." She had stated that opening her menu to the friend list sliding the screen over to be read by Freyd, there were two names, Freyd, and Hannah. "Can't say I looked at the list often without covering your name first... as far as I can tell the reason was because I never left safe zones and I had done one of their members a sin only a life could pay for... and the only thing I could possibly think of was selling info on one of them, can't say, I have much emotion about it anymore." Her voice had become distant as if she didnt want to talk about this but also couldn't stop herself. Tears seemed to run down her cheeks despite her just saying she hadn't had much emotion about it. "You'd be surprised just how many people dislike me or want me dead just because I decide to wear these things..." Having said that she had pointed at her ears and tail, the tail being curled and laying flat behind her and the ears laying to each side somewhat. She had grown off topic but looked back at Freyd. "You said your interactions haven't been good with em, but out of curiosity would you be willing to go more into detail, if you don't mind of course...."

203964
CD 1 

(had to move this twice cause Freyd confused me causing me to be stupid.)

"You say all of this as if i didn't know it already, that group is practically one of the main reasons I was afraid to leave the town of beginnings, though, I guess my fear just isn't as strong anymore." She commented still in a dulled tone, she sighed shrugging taking another bite and finishing the honey cake she was given. "If I survive long enough I'll let you know." She hadn't been paying attention to her leg, perhaps out of simply not wanting to deal with that stress. It was getting better though and that was a good thing. "From my knowledge, mimics have a random chance to just take over the spawn code for chests, I can only imagine how long that ones been here." She looked back towards the area the mimic had attacked the two, which was about 7rl feet behind them. That was honestly a shock that snapped her back to reality, she had been having fun for once only for this game the remind her fun was second place to survival, it was a annoying fact. "I don't imagine I could sell something like that, most people know what mimics are and how they work, besides amber apparently." Despite meaning it as a joke it was said in a more direct tone. 

203936 CD 2

0/3
(Void roll, Freyd is dumb)

Being sat back down the the chopped stump she was sitting on, said stump was big enough for 2. She just held a hand to her head, processing everything that just happened. "Well that was... Sudden, i hope that doesn't happen all that often..." She mumbled somewhat rethinking this whole scouting thing if that could happen even more times. "Th-thank you..." She mumbled taking the thing Freyd had offered her as he tried to recontinue their conversation. "I, can understand that, apparently i was on their hit list at one point or another for some reason, i might of sold one of their players information, I'm not entirely sure, but that was a year and a few months ago, I'm probably fine now." She shrugged taking a bite of the thing Freyd had handed her, that mimic definitely knocked the emotion out of her, her tone of voice made that evident as she talked in a cold somewhat robotic tone. "I haven't actually heard about them sense last year, did you guys kill them off or something...?" She asked turning her gaze towards Freyd her eyes still somewhat dulled by the shock. "I ask you cause, apparently you guys are the new front line top guild or whatever." She clearly didn't mean any harm as she stated that. Taking another bite of the honey cake she was given.

Xeba definitely wasn't expecting it, one moment she was asking Freyd a question the next she found herself on the ground, if there was any realism to this game she'd be missing a leg and bleeding out. She seemed to be in a bit of a shocked daze, everything had been so calm and now she felt her heart was racing. "What just...?" She could barely mumble those words as she sat up adrenaline whipping her into standing though she felt like the leg that got bit could collapse at any second, looking at her health bar that one attack did 1/3rd of her HP. "O-oh..." she mumbled quietly her eyes seeming to dull and sink a but into her head. "Well... that happened." Her tone conveyed a lack of emotion, one of her responses to sudden trauma. "Well, good work you two." She stated at the two familiars with no sign of sarcasm, it wasn't their fault they found a mimic, anyone could make the mistake.


203886 CD 3
0/3

Xena nodded listening to his backstory, it was a interesting one for sure, though it lacked any real semblance of danger. She couldn't exactly say much about her life, it's had its ups and downs. "Hey uh... this is a bit of a touchy subject but, have you heard of Laughing coffin?" She asked with a tone of voice saying it's something she's afraid of, or at least afraid to talk about. She had her own past, and it wasn't a pretty one to say the least, by the time she finished asking that the two pets had found a chest, interesting, she had seen one in a prior dungeon. But this was the first one shes seen up close, it could be a mimic though. Looking at Freyd she just asked quietly, and with a somber tone. "Uh... did you wanna open that...?" As she asked that Amber had climbed a top the chest now looking at persi with simply curious eyes, they had never seen something like persi so it made some sense, as they did they went towards the lock of the chest pawing at it, only for the chest to suddenly pop open causing persi and amber to get flung back. 

A Mimic has appeared.