[IC] ~At the bottom of the Stairs~ An S.A.O RP

[TheLonePup]

Ellien lifts her head, a broad grin on her face as she picks up a faint voice in the distance calling out "Encore!" with a giggle she shakes her head and stretches. Maybe some other time, she thinks to herself as she comes to a stop, opening her menu to view her map. The peak, combined with her high perception skill had allowed her to collect data on most of the cell save for a few dark spots where obstacles obscured her vision. Sadly, there wasn't much to note on the surface... It was common knowledge that there was a labyrinth entrance in the mountains, but so far very few had taken the time to explore the many valleys, caverns and peaks that surrounded it... Of course, that's what cartographers such as herself were for... And then when they find something good they can make some damn good money setting the information... But... her peak view didn't offer much that was valuable... plenty of mob spawn points... Mostly wolves and their "prey" animals such as goats, rams, etc... She wasnt sure whether it was a scenery object, or an actual program that caused the prey to remain behind... But she had caught hints of some form of boss in the mountains... She had found numerous large rams with huge chunks torn out of them... the pieces were larger than the mouths of any of the normal wolves... From what she had researched before heading into the mountains, there were no notes about bosses, so of course she had been tracking the beast for a couple days now... And she felt like she was getting close... It always seemed to show up in areas where people had been XP grinding using the smaller wolves... which of course made her think that there had to be some kind of parameters for it's patrol routes and spawn points... but of course, having never found it herself she couldn't figure out how long it took to despawn or respawn...

As she contemplated the possibilities, she stopped and just stared off into the distance, a foot propped up on a large rock... And that's when she heard it... A rustling in the brush... A snapping of twigs here... a branch rustling there... And she freezes, hand pulling back through her sleeve and into the chest of her cloak, sliding down to her hip and grasping her dagger... Her cloak was large enough that the extra bulk and the empty sleeve wouldn't be obvious, although someone with a decent perception might notice it... And she just stares off into the distance, her perception high enough that she didn't even need to turn as she heard the player step out into the clearing with her... If he made a hostile move, she'd be ready for him in an instant... Of course she was probably being too paranoid... not everybody was a PKer... but... She had encountered more than one out there... and the only thing that had saved her the first time was pure luck... The second was her speed... If she encountered a third.. she'd be ready...

"Hello, how are you on this fine day did you map anything important?" She hears from behind her, which caused her to frown... How the hell did he know she was out here mapping the area? She hadn't told anybody where she was going... Especially not a stranger... Maybe she was just being paranoid again... But with her life on the line she could never be too paranoid.

Putting on a smile, she turns to face the man, keeping her right side facing away so her arm holding the dagger was concealed, and pulls her hood back with her left "Hey," she says cheerfully, "Nothing much to be honest... at least nothing that I'd be willing to share, sorry, gotta make a living somehow." she says playfully as she looks at the crystal above his head and relaxes a little, seeing the green crystal, but she strains to listen to the area around her... the second PKer had been part of a group with a green bait player....

[Robo27]

Kei – Tolbana Tavern - Floor 1

In the midst of the chaos Kei had not noticed that he had gained a level, right away he went ahead and updated his stats making sure that they fit his style. After spending a bit of time with his stats he closed the window and moved onto his gear, he had picked up a new shoulder plate a while ago and was now the level to equip it so right away he got rid of his old shoulder guard and equipped the new one. Once his equipment was all set he exited the room and walked over to Kiyomi’s room and leaned against the wall on the right side of the door. He wanted to check and make sure that the two girls were okay after what had happened earlier.「I am sure they are just fine I mean Kiyomi was a great fighter so she wouldn't succumb to a small beating from a few dire monsters.」As he waited for the two of them to come out he went onto organizing his inventory.

[AliceZaru]

Siren

Only...sat there, unknown of the man..outside. Sitting beside Kiyomi...Walking towards the door and opening it. She just stared..at the GUI that was infront of her......
"Ehhh.....Uhhh...yeah...Hi? " as she spoke she made odd sounds, thinking it would be weird that a man stood outside the door waiting....shrugging, keeping a small on
her face.

[Toaw]

The woman cheerfully replied to his question, "Hey, nothing much to be honest." From what Richard could tell due to his perception though is that she was acting slightly nervous, and on edge. She must think I'm bait to let her guard down. It does sound reasonable I guess he thought to himself, and let out another deep sigh. "Don't worry, I don't plan on letting someone murder you from behind, and plus from the looks of it you wouldn't have to worry about someone else sneaking up on you" he smiled cheerfully and jumped down to get a closer look at the woman. "Sorry to interrupt you, I can understand being on guard in a place like this, but I'm surprised most cartographers have a high perception to not even care" he continued, and let out a weak laugh. "I'm sure you could hear someone coming up behind you before they even knew what the plan was" he smirked.

"Your probably wondering how I knew what you where doing though? Yes?" Richard looked at her with a blank expression. "It is because technically I'm competition, but seeing as you have already got this place covered, I think it is best if I leave you be." He looked at her for a brief second and continued, "Oh, and before I forget, you should come to the meeting over the first boss tomorrow, I'm sure they still haven't found him, and could most likely use the help of someone like you." He then smiled slightly, "I can give you the information on it if you want."

[TheLonePup]

Ellie frowns as the man seems to read her mind, and she visibly relaxes, letting the facade of cheerfulness fade, "I'm sorry for being paranoid... I've... just had issues with PKers in the past..." she explains with a sigh as she releases her dagger and puts her arm back into her sleeve... of course she tries to do it without him noticing but with him being a cartographer as well odds were his perception was just as high as her... question is: Was his perception higher than her stealth? if it was he might notice the slight bulge in her sleeve...

"And whether I hear them coming or not, it still does well to be prepared... you never know what they may have with them..." she says, rubbing the back of her head, "My last encounter was a close one... only thing that saved me was my sprint... I managed to outrun their assassin..." she says, her smile fading further away as she remembers the incident... of draining her last health potion as she prepared to spend the rest of the night hiding in a tree waiting for the PKers to grow tired of hunting for her... but she quickly shakes it away as the smile returns, "To be honest... I'm not much of a combat build..." she says with a hint of embarrassment, "I know most people who bought this game did so because of the concept of just opening a can of whoopass... but... I found more joy in the adventuring aspect.. y'know?"

[Shadowcatcher]

Kiyomi - Tolbana Cavern - Floor 1

Kiyomi stayed lying on her back as Siren stood and opened the door. She sounded confused so Kiyomi craned her neck awkwardly to see who it was.

"Oh...Siren, thats Kei. He helped save you with me." she said, reluctantly standing up from the bed. She moved to Siren's side and asked for a friend request before looking at Kei.

"Were you planning on tagging along with us? Tomorrow there is a meeting im going to." she adressed both of them then.

"If you two are interested, you can join me. We'll be discussing the attack plan to take out the first boss. I heard they found the location and are in need of people to fight." Kiyomi crossed her arms and glanced at Siren. She didn't look like the fighting type, and if she decided to go along, Kiyomi would make sure she got out alive.

[Toaw]

Richard looked at her as she explained what exactly was going on, and he laughed. "Adventuring is perfectly fine, and in a MMO like this who wouldn't." He looked up at the night sky, and noticed how beautiful it was. "Here is the information on the meeting, we need someone with knowledge of the area to beef up those cans of whoopass you mentioned before" he gave a sturdy laugh as he sent her the information on the meeting. "Well I have to go, and get to a tavern to rest" he then pulled out a teleportation crystal, and left arriving at the town he entered the mountains from. "This should be a good enough place to rest," he then walked into the tavern, payed the NPC character the little money he had, and continued to his room. "Man what a rough day this was, hopefully everything happens tomorrow as planned." He then got on his bed, and gave a slight grin "Maybe tomorrow things will change."

[AliceZaru]

SIREN

Wanted..to finally leave the first grounds, " I am in! " she said smiling with joy, the sparks of hope is rising.
Waving her hand the air the white GUI would appear, tapping the weapons section..she would finally equip
her rapier, " Its time we leave..this..place " smirking...as she looked towards her side, grabbing the hilt of
the rapier, unsheathing, " Im ready.." she says with a slight smirk..as she waves her sword..away from the
two.

Rapier

[Robo27]

Kei – Tolbana Tavern - Floor 1

「Well my main thing was to check up on you two to make sure you two were okay, but yes I would like to tag along with you, if it's ok with you we can form a party and be on our way by tomorrow morning. In general it’s probably the best to create a party so we can check up on each other if we do end up at that boss fight tomorrow, it will be dangerous afterall.」He looked over at the girl named Siren and gave her a small smile.「It’s nice to meet you Siren. Glad you are well enough to get up, well even though the pain receptor set in this game isn’t too bad, but it’s enough to where after taking a tumble like that down a hill you aren’t going to be in the greatest of shapes.」He swiftly opened up a window, and with a few taps of it he had sent Siren a friend request.「I hope we can become good friends.」He flashed another smile as he moved his attention to Kiyomi.「And how are you feeling?」He asked looking over her quietly.

[AliceZaru]

SIREN

Sheathed her..Rapier..as another GUI popped up right in her face, smiling..towards 'Kei' she would click 'accept'.
fogetting that Kiyomi sent..her request, she would accept it as well, " Woops..." she laughed awkwardly....
looking towards them both..having trust in them both, smiling....

[Shadowcatcher]

Kiyomi - Tolbana Cavern - Nearly Midnight - Floor 1

Kiyomi smiled slightly. After a month of being alone, she made some new friends, ones who treated her kindly and didn't judge her for having an orange cursor. It was a good feeling...being noticed in a good way. She nodded and pulled the two back into the room. Standing there at the doorway was silly, and Kiyomi just wanted to sleep. Kei asked her then if she was alright, and she crossed her arms.

"Bakka... of course i'm alright." she said though her body language didn't match her answer. She went to the end of the bed then and lay down on the soft sheets.

They feel like how i imagine clouds would feel. she thought, relaxing. Kiyomi was beyond tierd, but was afraid if she fell asleep, she'd have another nightmare, just like the past few days.

[AliceZaru]

SIREN

Chuckling as she, again swipped her finger through the air the GUI opening, seeing that the time was 10:34pm, " Hmmm.....we can have some dinner maybe? " asking the
two seeing that Kiyomi..was already tired, maybe from the fall? She didn't know if it was obvious, shrugging she would look towards Kiyomi, " I have some..cooking skills, I have 300 points for cooking. " smiling..she hadn't cooked a while, maybe 9 days ago? Shrugging, " I am hungry....maybe I could cook some food or we just buy some?...or we just go to sleep?" it seemed as if she was asking to many questions but it seemed like it didn't matter to the two.

(( May I be incharge of time? ))

[Shadowcatcher]

(yes you can be in charge of time.)

Kiyomi - Tolbana Cavern - Floor 1

Kiyomi raised her hand. "I vote you make us some food. And....i also vote for sleep." she said, dropping her hand to her mouth as she yawned. Kiyomi desperately wanted to be rid if her clothes and sleep just in her underwear, but since there was a boy in the room, she simply lay content. Her legs dangled over the side of the bed at her knees and she began to kick the air to help stay awake.

"What can you cook for us Siren?" she asked, not opening her eyes. "I have some meats you can use."

[AliceZaru]

SIREN

Tapped..her head she cooked hundreds of things..but couldn't choose the right food..she wanted to cook, " Hermm...... " she set her left..hand on her hip
while her right hand tapped her head, thinking for a moment a spark came up. " Yes! I can cook some 'Hidenchi Noodles'...made it with my own recipe!"
she smiled..swiping her finger through the air..as she..made sure she had the correct ingredients.

Time10:37

[Robo27]

Kei – Tolbana Tavern - Floor 1

「Hmm well I am just thinking maybe we should buy it and bring it back up-.」Kei was cut off when Kiyomi had suggested that Siren cook some food for us.「That works too I don't mind either way.」He looked around for a second.「Do you two want me to step out for a second so you guys can do what you need?」He could feel that they needed a bit but seeing as he was in the room it was hard for them to do anything.

[AliceZaru]

SIREN

Nodded, she had all the ingredients she needed to make this recipe, " Now...all we need is a kitchen..or some space and a furnace " smiling...looking towards Kiyomi
" I think...I am gonna go with Kei..to find the kitchen. " Smiling..she would look towards Kei, " Hmmm....Hermmm.....hmmm....Is there a kitchen here " she asked..Kei...
as she tapped her head her thoughts, again going wonky, donkey.

Time:10:50

[Shadowcatcher]

Kiyomi - Tolbana Tavern

Kiyomi said something less than coherent as Siren suggested leaving to find a kitchen. She muttered about staying and to wake her up when they got back and she rolled onto her side away from them. Her knees rose to her chest as she got comfortable into a fetus like position.

All she needed was a few moments of silence, then she'd be gone. Trapped into the dark comfort of unconsciousness until someone pulled her out. She started to count the stars she saw behind her closed lids as she turned again, her long hair fanning out around her.

I need to get a... whats it called...?

[Robo27]

Kei – Tolbana Tavern - Floor 1

Upon hearing Siren call out to him, Kei came out of his semi daze.「I believe there should be one downstairs. Whether or not it's open to us players will be known once we try to go and use it.」Siren left the room. Before Kei shut the door behind him he peaked back into the room and saw Kiyomi getting comfortable. In a hushed tone he whispered into the room.「We'll be right back Kiyomi sit tight.」He turned back around and gently closed the door behind him.

By the time Kei had caught up to Siren, she was already half way down the hall practically right at the stairs.「Just going to mention it now my cooking skill isn’t that great so I am sorry if I am no help when it comes to the cooking, but I can definitely help in preparing the food.」He slowed his pace down to match siren's. He didn't do it on purpose rather it was a habit of his. Once they reached the bottom of the stairs Kei had a quick look around, in the back he noticed the kitchen, rather than it being busy, it was empty.「Seems we may have use to the kitchen in the back there.」Kei pointed towards it and started towards it.

[AliceZaru]

SIREN - Tolbana Tavern ( Kitchen ) - Floor 1

She smiled, making an odd "Ahhhhhh...." noise..which made her really excited. She simply dashed into the kitchen.
Swiping her finger in the air..which opened the GUI menu, she tapped on the bowls, spoons, everything she needed
to cook with, " This will take about 35 minutes! " though...it will be past 11pm when its finished. She still kept a smile
as she began to prepare the ingredients. She put in 1lb of 'fettucine' pasta, setting down two cups and begin filling
them with 1/4 of grated cheese. She grabbed two more bowls which she put 8-ounces of creme fraiche. Again,
grabbing another cup which she put a cup full of grated Parmesan. Again grabbing more bowls which she filled
1cup of chopped thyme leaves then another cup of half the amount of the other. Grabbing the last two small bowls
which she poured in 1/2 teaspoons of salt in a cup and 1/2 teaspoons of grounded black pepper.

[Robo27]

Kei – Tolbana Tavern - Floor 1

Within a matter of seconds Siren was already in the kitchen. From what Kei had observed it seemed as though she was very passionate about cooking and he did not doubt that she could actually cook in real life. From where Kei stood he let out a small laugh. Even though he was stuck in a death game he did not feel tense one bit rather he was relaxed whilst observing the scene before him. ‘Even in a world of madness, we sure have adjusted pretty well to it all, haven’t we?’ He quietly thought to himself as he watched Siren prepare the meal before him. Before he let his thoughts trail off to far he opened his mouth.「Need any help?」Without waiting for a reply Kei pushed himself off of the wall and made his way into the kitchen. He stood by near the stove waiting to see if Siren was going to require any assistance.