Zenshu

The boy had stayed in the shadows of the shop, or at least a distance away from Zenshu, the entire time he'd been planning out his designs. Rather than calling the youngling out, or putting any attention onto the already nervous and hesitant individual, Zenshu had chosen to ignore him - at least, until he was ready to step forward and approach the counter. The piece that Zenshu was handed could be considered a crude drawing; detailed enough to give Zenshu a strong idea of what the individual wanted designed, but far from the prettiest handiwork. He took some time to look over the image,

Shop Post: Reaper's Aegis Cost of Transaction: 1 material + 1 Demonic Shard (Paid by Nari-Lanreth) Crafter's Profession: Tailor Crafter's Rank: 4 Item Name: Reaper's Aegis Item Tier: 4 Item Type: Light Armour Item Rarity: Daemonic Item Enhancements: Evasion [2 Slots], Mitigation [2 Slots] Craft/Appraisal/Obtainment IDs & Rolls: ID213894 Item Description: Dark as the night sky, this multi-piece set of light armou

He'd had two customers come to him in just a few days - a sign that his business was starting to really take off. Or, at least, that's how it appeared to him. People are taking an interest in my work. I mean, that must mean something, right? Zenshu had considered it as a step towards success - a measure that he was beginning to make a name for himself. That, or people simply had nowhere else to go when they required decent tailorship work. Let's avoid the negativity, now. Think positive!

Shop Post: Tattered Ladonian Admiral's Uniform Cost of Transaction: 1 material Crafter's Profession: Tailor Crafter's Rank: 4 Item Name: Tattered Ladonian Admiral's Uniform Item Tier: 2 Item Type: Cloth Armour Item Rarity: Perfect Item Enhancements: Evasion [2 Slots], Recovery [1 Slot] Craft/Appraisal/Obtainment IDs & Rolls: ID213500 Item Description: A gaudy patchwork of epaulets, frills and mostly-missing butt

The second arrival had caused Zenhu's attention to break as the door had been rattled numerous times. He'd waited, patiently, trying to figure out what was going on. Maybe an animal...? He hadn't seen many animals in the settlements of Aincrad, but that didn't mean they didn't exist. He was just considering leaving his position in order to go open the door, when the individual in question managed to find their way into the shop itself. Zenshu had sat - confused, a little bit worried, and just overly overwhelmed by the events that followed. He'd accepted the proposed designs quietly - a

The woman had been abrupt. Arriving, placing her order, confirming the details, before leaving. Not that Zenshu had minded - he'd been focused on his work, and although the new piece was interesting - its design would be something that would challenge Zenshu, but would also give him something to look forward to. He grinned as he began his work, determined to create something that would impress his customer.

He took the compliment from the blonde lady with a smile, not entirely sure the conviction was behind it – but accepting it nonetheless. He knew that some would hold differing opinions to his own, and he was fine with that. There as no benefit in arguing, as far as he saw it. “That storm looks like it’s going to hit us, hard…” He mumbled, more to himself than to his companion – or the older man shuffling alongside them. He squinted his eyes, glancing between the storm, the surrounding area, and their NPC guide. There weren’t many places to go, aside from ahead. “I guess we just hope for t

Zenshu awoke in a cramped position, his left arm feeling as if it had been twisted in unnatural directions throughout the entirety of his resting. His sleep had been almost as painful, filled with dreams that he’d prefer to never revisit if given the opportunity. Sighing, he’d pulled himself up into a seated position on the cot, his eyes travelling to the small fox, laid out on the comfortable bed that Zenshu had made himself for the companion. “Hopefully your rest was more pleasant than my own. You look well rested enough…which is good! We have big plans for today, plans that I think you

The meal had been quick – more a collection of snacks, compiled into what equated to a meal’s worth of food. Zenshu had given much of it to Kagay, nibbling away at small bits as he looked over the order forms that had been dropped into his drop box. Most seemed simple enough, a couple that would require his utmost attention and skill – things that he figured he’d leave for slightly later, just to ensure the highest possible quality. Once they had finished their food, Zenshu had made his way back into the main work area, setting up and beginning the tedious, yet enjoyable sewing that he ha

He’d stopped momentarily in the main court of the second floor, listening to a collection of players arguing about something related to the frontlines. He’d heard conversation about rumours, and things that he hadn’t entirely understood – scouting for the new labyrinth, alongside quests that would gain them information for fighting the boss. He’d made a mental note to follow up with it, once he was closer to being involved with the frontlines a bit more. “It’s good to be back.” He spoke the simple words as he re-entered his small tailor shop, Kagay at his feet making a small chirping soun

Zenshu held back a couple of steps as Koko rushed forwards towards her mother, wanting to give the two NPCs a moment of connection. He watched with a smile as the girl leaped into her mother’s arms, both individuals crying at the sudden reconnection that had occurred. “I'm sorry, Mama!” Zenshu turned his head away as the two shared a few moments of conversation, Koko apologising for her disappearance, and her mother seemingly only happy to have her daughter returned to her. He didn’t want to intrude, and so was caught off guard when the woman suddenly spoke to him, forcing his attention

The town had been much the same as when Zenshu had first left to go find the missing girl. Players and NPCs moved throughout the fairly open streets, the throngs of people condensed only due to the pre-determined paths that the NPCs were required to take. As Koko made her way through the streets, Zenshu following along closely behind – determined not to lose her now, that he was so close to completing the quest. The two were forced to swerve between small groups of people as they pushed further into the town, Koko calling out for her mother, and Zenshu keeping his eyes open for the woman

Zenshu watched in a combination of awe, surprise and confusion as the girl spoke. She seemed heavily invested in the actual mechanics of the game – rattling off things that he could only guess at, with his current engagement. Still, she seemed knowledgeable, so he smiled at her comments and questions, giving small hums of agreement when required. Shrugging to himself, he watched as Row turned towards the wolves, letting out a screaming challenge with a smile on her face. Caught somewhat by surprise, Zenshu found himself drawing his ninjato in a rush, before flipping it into the reverse h

The bright sunlight had seemed to reinvigorate the young girl, her demeanor changing as soon as they had left the darkness of the cave behind. Zenshu had assumed that with it, the fear had been left as well – thus causing the girl to become more childlike in her behaviour. She had begun skipping as they walked, her words suddenly gaining vigor, and her answers shifting to short, condensed responses, to actual childlike questions. She’d begun to roam further and further away from Zenshu’s side – not so far as to concern him, still close enough that he could rush forward should anything app

The explosion of shards lit up the small tunnel briefly as the bat disappeared from sight. A quick side glance confirmed that Koko was still huddled into the small nook that Zenshu had left her in, safely tucked away from any sort of dangers that might have followed the single bat towards their current position. Zenshu paused for a moment, letting his eyes wander around the tunnel, and his ears perked, trying to determine if any further threats were waiting for them in the darkness. After a few breaths, he felt himself relax slightly, as certain as he could be that their immediate danger

The giant bat did almost what Zenshu expected – flying straight towards him at the last second, before suddenly dropping towards him. What he hadn’t expected was for his opponent to roll over on its side, and swing outwards at him with a wing – slamming into his face and causing him to spin away, his blade clattering harmlessly off the rock wall beside him. Cursing slightly, Zenshu found his footing again before charging towards the giant bat. The creature had crippled its own escape route while striking Zenshu, and he had no plans to allow the thing the chance to escape. Sliding across

The swooping sound reached Zenshu’s ears just as his eyes caught sight of the creature hugging the roof of the tunnel. Ducking, he barely avoided the extended talons that had attempted to rake along his face. Pulling Koko to the side, he settled her in against the wall, smiling – even though she couldn’t see him – before speaking to her quickly. “Alright, there’s one big bad creature here that I need to defeat before we can go home. Can you do me a favour and stay right here while I get rid of it? Then we can head home and get you reunited with your mommy, okay?” The girl gave a whimper o

Another curve, and they’d passed another point that Zenshu could’ve sworn they’d already passed a number of times. Silently cursing himself, he glanced down at the girl at his side. She’d been following him along without any complaint, responding to his prodding commentary once in a while – the typical way that NPCs did – but otherwise content just to be led. “I think we’re getting close, now!” Zenshu said as he led the girl onwards. A slight shimmering, almost as if sunlight bouncing off rocks, had caught his attention ahead of them. He couldn’t be entirely sure, but he was hoping it wo

A final flick of his blade, and Zenshu found himself standing in the centre of where the large plant creature had once been, the shards of its existence falling around him before disappearing from sight. He let out a sigh of satisfaction as he sheathed the small ninjato again, turning with a smile to the girl whom had accompanied him. He listened as she spoke about luck, nodding politely. “I would absolutely love to grind together a bit, if you’re up for it! It definitely ended far quicker than expected…but that doesn’t mean the day is over yet, right? There’s a good collection of wolves,

Zenshu heard the shouted warning as he dodged under yet another unsuccessful attack attempt by the vine creature. He glanced at the girl, making sure she was okay before pushing his body into motion once more. He knew that if her aggro ability had finally come to an end, there was little he could do, but he could see the end of the battle just within reach – if only he could land his final hit against the creature. “Cover me, I’m going to try something reckless!” He called out with a grin on his face, before leaping into the air and trying to flip over one of the vines – barely avoiding g

Zenshu glanced over at the other player at the mention of AOE attacks, before glancing down at his blade again. He had been sure that he was using single-targets, but perhaps she was just entirely caught up in the fight itself? Shrugging, he ducked under another wild vine, the brunt of the previous one still wearing off in his head. “It’s already well under, let’s get this finished as quickly as possible, shall we?” He called out. His eyes roamed the plant, watching the wild vines swinging about, dodging the few that came his way as he tried to figure out the best avenue of attack. He cou

He’d found the girl, easy enough. At least, he assumed it had been easy – there was little difficulty in coming across the small outcropping she’d been hiding in. Small difficulty in convincing her to come home with him, and being able to begin leading her. Where the difficulty had started was on the return to that home. Zenshu felt like he’d begun walking in circles, swearing to himself that it hadn’t taken anywhere near this long to find the girl, that he’d followed a relatively straight path to her. “We’re almost at the exit, I think!” He exclaimed for yet another time, trying to keep

The vine slammed into Zenshu, just as he’d been about to speak his success. Feeling the wind almost knocked out of him from the blow, he felt himself slide backwards a few steps in response. The strike had come almost out of nowhere, the plant being semi-docile, until suddenly it moved into a near frenzied state. “Hey watch out for the…yeah, those…” He called out as he saw Row take the same strike that had hit him. He listened as his newfound partner jeered and jested at the creature, acting as if it somehow understood her – and perhaps it did? Zenshu had never taken the time to consider

He’d almost missed the shifting form of the girl when he first passed by the outcropping in the wall. He’d caught it out of the corner of his eye, just as he’d been turning away. Slowly, careful not to spook the shape, he lowered himself down and smiled – doubtful that she could see him, but knowing that it made his general tone and appearance less frightening. Or so he hoped. “Hey, you must be Koko…your mother sent me to find you. She said that you’d disappeared into the caves, and that your friend had come back and said you’d been attacked by monsters! That must’ve been really scary, bu

He was caught off guard by the girl’s sudden change in demeanor. Far more outgoing, than she had first appeared, Zenshu couldn’t help but smile as she bombarded him with questions. He nodded along as she explained her own playstyle, before confirming once more that he was indeed ready for anything that the game could throw at them. “I’ll be entirely honest, this is my first time facing a field boss…but I think I can handle it. We can definitely keep the aggro focused on you though, I won’t complain about that! It allows me to slam into it from the flank as required, and then…” He paused