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Pirates, monsters, magic, islands and no civilization to steal from. Hmm.
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Now, what happens when you have a bunch of monsters that were living in a forest and they get transmigrated into a futuristic urban setting?
6 yrs ago
I know that few, if any, people on this site would be interested in it... but... I just got an idea for a SAO/GGO/XCOM/UFO crossover... fun tingles...
6 yrs ago
Life has never given mankind sufficient time... nor sleep... nor comprehension. If it had, we would have stopped trying.
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It can be greatly refreshing to return to a thing that one has long loved.
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@DestinyStar@BlackPanther@Zelosse
Smarter'n'me
Lvl 15/Day 17/Afternoon
[HP]100%//////////[]
Smart was in a great mood to share hugs of glowing affirmation and filial love with Scarlet. Dom, on the other hand, was owed a very different kind of affirmative contact. The crushing hug was something he could easily bear and Dom's words did deserve to be heard. So, he didn't complain or fight. He just stayed relaxed until it was over.
Dom looked at him. He knew what was coming. It was almost impossible for him to not know how far over the line he'd gone this time. But, the other people around them were a more urgent and important thing to pay attention to.
One of the boys had left in a huff, justified though it was, with a parting flip for Dom alone. At least he seemed to respect Smart's own apology enough to not send him a share of the bird. The more mature one was offering the fruits of his labors to them. Mask or not, he really was the leader type. But, for all his planning and strategy, Scarlet had more raw magnetism. It would be fun watching how they sorted their group dynamic out. The boy was offering belts for all, but he was paying most of his attention to the dominating-hug-master. So, Smart didn't respond right away.
But he found himself laughing softly at Scarlet's embarrassment. Of course she would get a boyfriend someday. Their were going to be plenty of eager candidates for that spot with how she was developing. But, that meant a different problem. Where to hide the bodies.
"Scarlet, you talk like there's doubt. Of course they wont be good enough for you. Hell, the right one wont be good enough for you ether." He said with a chuckle and a smirk. "You vouching is all that'll save that one." The smirk froze for just a second when she touched the patch. It was hurting her, but she was handling it.
Smart stood up and crossed the space between him and the clearly-uncomfortable-mask-wearing-leather-and-buckles-fan. He accepted the trade quickly for the belt that was offered to him. It had the same armor as the one he had but the stat boosts were a plus so he put it on right away. Besides, those stats would come in handy sooner rather than later.
"Thank you, young man. If you pick up a trade in real life like you have here, you're sure to be successful." He said, smiling. "Now, if you'll excuse me for a moment."
He equipped his tonfa. The two weapons materialized at his hips and he readied them quietly before jumping straight up. With a flip, he planted his feet against a rafter and kicked off powerfully. His downward lunge drove his reinforced punch into Dom's chest hard enough to carry him through one chair, which shattered to bits, and into another which slid backwards until it fetched up against the wall with a thump. The moment after that thump, a crash signaled the end of another chair as it careened into Dom's head, shattering into shards that bounced about the room, providing colorful lighting for the split instant when Smart landed just in front of Dom.
All of that jumping power went into an uppercut with the blunt tonfa. Only the immortal object status of the ceiling spared the room above from having a suddenly installed emergency exit. For the briefest moment, the two old men hung there. One with his head pinned between the ceiling and a tonfa, the other with an expression similar to a man conducting a somewhat unpleasant dissection. Their eyes met. Then they started falling and Smart raised his knee and kicked backward, throwing himself into a forward spin that abruptly ended in a single blurry instant.
Then he hit the ground, landing on his feet. He stood up and returned his tonfa to his inventory. His boney hands briskly brushed his sleeves as though to remove dust.
"Now, we're even." Said the ex-lawyer.
As for Dom, he landed outside, in the remnants of the window through which he had been ejected by the force of Smart's downward slash. While the remnants were reduced to shards of light, the bearded man remained. Smart approached the window and raised his voice to announce a matter of great importance to the slowly thinning crowd outside that was now frozen in place by surprise.
"And, THAT! My good people, is how you conduct a proper defenestration! Thank you. Have nice day."
Smarter'n'me
Lvl 15/Day 17/Afternoon
[HP]100%//////////[]
Smart was in a great mood to share hugs of glowing affirmation and filial love with Scarlet. Dom, on the other hand, was owed a very different kind of affirmative contact. The crushing hug was something he could easily bear and Dom's words did deserve to be heard. So, he didn't complain or fight. He just stayed relaxed until it was over.
Dom looked at him. He knew what was coming. It was almost impossible for him to not know how far over the line he'd gone this time. But, the other people around them were a more urgent and important thing to pay attention to.
One of the boys had left in a huff, justified though it was, with a parting flip for Dom alone. At least he seemed to respect Smart's own apology enough to not send him a share of the bird. The more mature one was offering the fruits of his labors to them. Mask or not, he really was the leader type. But, for all his planning and strategy, Scarlet had more raw magnetism. It would be fun watching how they sorted their group dynamic out. The boy was offering belts for all, but he was paying most of his attention to the dominating-hug-master. So, Smart didn't respond right away.
But he found himself laughing softly at Scarlet's embarrassment. Of course she would get a boyfriend someday. Their were going to be plenty of eager candidates for that spot with how she was developing. But, that meant a different problem. Where to hide the bodies.
"Scarlet, you talk like there's doubt. Of course they wont be good enough for you. Hell, the right one wont be good enough for you ether." He said with a chuckle and a smirk. "You vouching is all that'll save that one." The smirk froze for just a second when she touched the patch. It was hurting her, but she was handling it.
Smart stood up and crossed the space between him and the clearly-uncomfortable-mask-wearing-leather-and-buckles-fan. He accepted the trade quickly for the belt that was offered to him. It had the same armor as the one he had but the stat boosts were a plus so he put it on right away. Besides, those stats would come in handy sooner rather than later.
"Thank you, young man. If you pick up a trade in real life like you have here, you're sure to be successful." He said, smiling. "Now, if you'll excuse me for a moment."
He equipped his tonfa. The two weapons materialized at his hips and he readied them quietly before jumping straight up. With a flip, he planted his feet against a rafter and kicked off powerfully. His downward lunge drove his reinforced punch into Dom's chest hard enough to carry him through one chair, which shattered to bits, and into another which slid backwards until it fetched up against the wall with a thump. The moment after that thump, a crash signaled the end of another chair as it careened into Dom's head, shattering into shards that bounced about the room, providing colorful lighting for the split instant when Smart landed just in front of Dom.
All of that jumping power went into an uppercut with the blunt tonfa. Only the immortal object status of the ceiling spared the room above from having a suddenly installed emergency exit. For the briefest moment, the two old men hung there. One with his head pinned between the ceiling and a tonfa, the other with an expression similar to a man conducting a somewhat unpleasant dissection. Their eyes met. Then they started falling and Smart raised his knee and kicked backward, throwing himself into a forward spin that abruptly ended in a single blurry instant.
Then he hit the ground, landing on his feet. He stood up and returned his tonfa to his inventory. His boney hands briskly brushed his sleeves as though to remove dust.
"Now, we're even." Said the ex-lawyer.
As for Dom, he landed outside, in the remnants of the window through which he had been ejected by the force of Smart's downward slash. While the remnants were reduced to shards of light, the bearded man remained. Smart approached the window and raised his voice to announce a matter of great importance to the slowly thinning crowd outside that was now frozen in place by surprise.
"And, THAT! My good people, is how you conduct a proper defenestration! Thank you. Have nice day."
@DestinyStar Well... thank you. Sorry. I'm not that good at taking compliments. I'm glad it came out well.
@Tracyarmav Thanks for checking in, don't worry about it, and welcome back! They did a killer job, didn't they. I just hope that mine is close enough to do theirs justice. Anti-climax would suck about now.
And they got me teary too, the jerks.
And they got me teary too, the jerks.
Tailpin
Lvl 11/Day 17/Afternoon
[HP]100%//////////[]
Tracking was proving to be a difficult skill to train. Perhaps he just needed to gain a few more levels and keep practicing. Dark blue eyes slowly closed. Tailpin took a deep breath where he crouched in a patch of high grass. Then he squeezed his eyes shut, hard. The lack of progress was frustrating. But, even more frustrating than that was the fact that he was just treading water.
As much as he wanted to make progress and advance the guild's development, he couldn't forget his limits and become careless. This meant that he wasn't able to hunt solo at his own level. The monsters here, near Bull's Run, weren't any help for training combat skills or gaining experience anymore. Materials and money came in at a tolerable pace but that wasn't so important right now. He needed to be prepared for the upcoming mission and for going up against other players.
If Delcastle tried to recruit that merchant, and he probably would, then there was a chance that the entire guild would become a target of these "Glitch Fixers". He was one of the lowest level members of the World Walkers. Range wouldn't be such an advantage against other players. He needed more power and better close combat practice. The upcoming mission would give him a major boost if he took advantage of it properly.
He opened his eyes again. He had to stop worrying and start concentrating. There wasn't time to be reckless or distracted. He had to be efficient and effective. Since this method wasn't working, it was time to switch tactics. He started running toward town at a ground eating jog. He would see what he could find at an info broker.
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@DestinyStar@BlackPanther@Zelosse@Tracyarmav
Smarter'n'me
Lvl 15/Day 17/Afternoon
[HP]100%//////////[]
Dan had been waiting for this reunion for a long time. But, it was bittersweet to watch from a corner while the storm of buried feelings raged between his closest friend and the deepest and truest love of his life. This little girl was precious. She was the reason his heart had grown so much in retirement. That organ that had tightened and shriveled while he handled one courtroom after another, making them see things the way he wanted them to. This brave girl was the reason why he could feel it beating again.
The ache in his chest felt hot and tight. Smart felt pretty dumb for following Dim-the-dom in here like he had. But, he couldn't bring himself to regret it. This result was well worth it. He was happy for the two of them, seeing them finally build that bridge that they needed. But, he couldn't smile. He was sad for the long memories of things not going right, watching his friend try to fix something that couldn't be fixed. But, his eyes wouldn't shed any tears. He'd been right there, watching and waiting for the two of them to figure it out. And here he was, at the end of his vigil, with the most important lady in the world standing in front of him like a school girl waiting for a scolding.
Dan waited and listened, as he had before. But, with her arms around him and her tears wet on his shoulder, he finally found a tear of his own. It traced a lonely path down his face as his arms came up to rub her back with his bony hands. He knew what she was getting at.
"Shhh." He whispered softly. There were so many things that he wanted to say that they crowded each other and got stuck in his throat. He wanted to tell her that they'd find some way to fix her eye, that he knew things would get better. He wanted to tell her that he was relieved that she and her Grandpappi had finally made up. He wanted to tell her that he was proud of her, more than ever. He wanted to tell her that she was right. Strength is like happiness and faith and hope. You have to build it yourself. Other people can only give bricks and time. And she was really starting to do it right.
He was so very glad that he had lasted long enough to see this. He wrapped his arms around her and squeezed tightly, tighter than his weakened body ever could have in real life. After all his noise and rowdy behavior, after waiting for so many years for this moment, the ex-lawyer was speechless. It took him a long few moments before he found a few words that worked.
"You're not just our pride and joy. You're our glory and treasure too. Keep on shining bright and keep on winning battles." His voice was hoarse but he managed a smile as he loosened his grip. "Just, let us keep close enough to watch. Alright? I still want to tease that old tangle-beard for crying at your wedding one day, you know."
Lvl 11/Day 17/Afternoon
[HP]100%//////////[]
Tracking was proving to be a difficult skill to train. Perhaps he just needed to gain a few more levels and keep practicing. Dark blue eyes slowly closed. Tailpin took a deep breath where he crouched in a patch of high grass. Then he squeezed his eyes shut, hard. The lack of progress was frustrating. But, even more frustrating than that was the fact that he was just treading water.
As much as he wanted to make progress and advance the guild's development, he couldn't forget his limits and become careless. This meant that he wasn't able to hunt solo at his own level. The monsters here, near Bull's Run, weren't any help for training combat skills or gaining experience anymore. Materials and money came in at a tolerable pace but that wasn't so important right now. He needed to be prepared for the upcoming mission and for going up against other players.
If Delcastle tried to recruit that merchant, and he probably would, then there was a chance that the entire guild would become a target of these "Glitch Fixers". He was one of the lowest level members of the World Walkers. Range wouldn't be such an advantage against other players. He needed more power and better close combat practice. The upcoming mission would give him a major boost if he took advantage of it properly.
He opened his eyes again. He had to stop worrying and start concentrating. There wasn't time to be reckless or distracted. He had to be efficient and effective. Since this method wasn't working, it was time to switch tactics. He started running toward town at a ground eating jog. He would see what he could find at an info broker.
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@DestinyStar@BlackPanther@Zelosse@Tracyarmav
Smarter'n'me
Lvl 15/Day 17/Afternoon
[HP]100%//////////[]
Dan had been waiting for this reunion for a long time. But, it was bittersweet to watch from a corner while the storm of buried feelings raged between his closest friend and the deepest and truest love of his life. This little girl was precious. She was the reason his heart had grown so much in retirement. That organ that had tightened and shriveled while he handled one courtroom after another, making them see things the way he wanted them to. This brave girl was the reason why he could feel it beating again.
The ache in his chest felt hot and tight. Smart felt pretty dumb for following Dim-the-dom in here like he had. But, he couldn't bring himself to regret it. This result was well worth it. He was happy for the two of them, seeing them finally build that bridge that they needed. But, he couldn't smile. He was sad for the long memories of things not going right, watching his friend try to fix something that couldn't be fixed. But, his eyes wouldn't shed any tears. He'd been right there, watching and waiting for the two of them to figure it out. And here he was, at the end of his vigil, with the most important lady in the world standing in front of him like a school girl waiting for a scolding.
Dan waited and listened, as he had before. But, with her arms around him and her tears wet on his shoulder, he finally found a tear of his own. It traced a lonely path down his face as his arms came up to rub her back with his bony hands. He knew what she was getting at.
"Shhh." He whispered softly. There were so many things that he wanted to say that they crowded each other and got stuck in his throat. He wanted to tell her that they'd find some way to fix her eye, that he knew things would get better. He wanted to tell her that he was relieved that she and her Grandpappi had finally made up. He wanted to tell her that he was proud of her, more than ever. He wanted to tell her that she was right. Strength is like happiness and faith and hope. You have to build it yourself. Other people can only give bricks and time. And she was really starting to do it right.
He was so very glad that he had lasted long enough to see this. He wrapped his arms around her and squeezed tightly, tighter than his weakened body ever could have in real life. After all his noise and rowdy behavior, after waiting for so many years for this moment, the ex-lawyer was speechless. It took him a long few moments before he found a few words that worked.
"You're not just our pride and joy. You're our glory and treasure too. Keep on shining bright and keep on winning battles." His voice was hoarse but he managed a smile as he loosened his grip. "Just, let us keep close enough to watch. Alright? I still want to tease that old tangle-beard for crying at your wedding one day, you know."
I can, but not right now. I'll try to get it done by sometime tomorrow.
@Delta44@Blight Bug
Jin Yeong was grateful to the lady for moving, though he was not discomfited by those circumstances which must necessarily arise from his diminutive height. He was pleased to receive a welcome, however half-hearted, and bowed in acceptance. The bow also served to conceal the small signs of his surprise and discomfort at the realization that he would be following one so much younger than he while in the company of one much older. His sensibilities twitched at the impropriety. Yet, the oldest member of the group was accepting of it so he truly had no grounds to object.
"It is rude to address ones elders without honorifics, but if that is your wish than I will endeavor to oblige. I thank you for your graciousness. It is my hope that I may be of use to both my elder and... our leader, the Honorable Nao, on this mission." He said to Shurui with another bow.
With that matter settled, Jin Yeong turned his tiger's gaze on the lady. In spite of her well taught manners and etiquette she had failed to introduce herself. Perhaps it was the result of being startled by his sudden appearance behind her. In any case, as the one who had interrupted their conversation, the rabbit had little cause to be offended. He answered her bow with a shallow one of his own.
"I thank you for your gracious concern, Miss. However, food and medicines will not be anything but plentiful and this spear is all I possess by way of tools for battle. I am prepared as I may be." He spoke evenly and respectfully. She was younger and of uncertain rank or power but she was a fellow member of the guild and, unless the young Nao objected, a teammate on this mission. "Also, please do not be troubled by such a momentary awkwardness. My stature must often produce such situations. And so I am well accustomed to them. I look forward to such refined company as yours on this mission. The arts of elevated discourse are so rarely practiced in this age that discovering one who shares them is both a source of relief and joy."
Jin Yeong was grateful to the lady for moving, though he was not discomfited by those circumstances which must necessarily arise from his diminutive height. He was pleased to receive a welcome, however half-hearted, and bowed in acceptance. The bow also served to conceal the small signs of his surprise and discomfort at the realization that he would be following one so much younger than he while in the company of one much older. His sensibilities twitched at the impropriety. Yet, the oldest member of the group was accepting of it so he truly had no grounds to object.
"It is rude to address ones elders without honorifics, but if that is your wish than I will endeavor to oblige. I thank you for your graciousness. It is my hope that I may be of use to both my elder and... our leader, the Honorable Nao, on this mission." He said to Shurui with another bow.
With that matter settled, Jin Yeong turned his tiger's gaze on the lady. In spite of her well taught manners and etiquette she had failed to introduce herself. Perhaps it was the result of being startled by his sudden appearance behind her. In any case, as the one who had interrupted their conversation, the rabbit had little cause to be offended. He answered her bow with a shallow one of his own.
"I thank you for your gracious concern, Miss. However, food and medicines will not be anything but plentiful and this spear is all I possess by way of tools for battle. I am prepared as I may be." He spoke evenly and respectfully. She was younger and of uncertain rank or power but she was a fellow member of the guild and, unless the young Nao objected, a teammate on this mission. "Also, please do not be troubled by such a momentary awkwardness. My stature must often produce such situations. And so I am well accustomed to them. I look forward to such refined company as yours on this mission. The arts of elevated discourse are so rarely practiced in this age that discovering one who shares them is both a source of relief and joy."
@DestinyStar Adds drama to his side of things too. We need to get together and work out any background details for their relationship.
Wow, now I feel like I'm interrupting. But, writing heartbreak is an impolite enterprise anyway.
@Zelosse@DestinyStar@BlackPanther@Tracyarmav
Smarter'n'me
Lvl 15/Day 17/Afternoon
[HP]98%/////////[]
Smart was actually almost done. He could tell that the boy under him hadn't taken advantage, he would have been far more embarrassed if he had. Though, biting was a bit too desperate a move, in Smart's opinion, for a safe zone fight. Still, he was about to jump off and take stock when he suddenly heard a decisive clang followed by a crash. Scarlet was screaming.
Then everything went black for a little while.
When his eyes opened he was hanging halfway out of one of the back windows with an uninspiring view of the back of the next building in line. He blinked. They were talking, something that hardly ever happened at the house. He pulled himself back inside and crouched there below the broken window. Listening hurt. Seeing her eye hurt worse.
So, these two had saved her life, behaved themselves, and formed a party with her. He looked piercingly at the two boys. The older was keeping a respectful distance from the conversation. His level of maturity was actually impressive for one so young yet. The other was both honest and decent. At least, that's what it had felt like while he was beating him. But, all of this brought about two important conclusions.
First, he owed Scarlet and the boys an apology. But, after following Dimitri on such a fools mission, he couldn't think of a way to do it. His eyes grew sad and hard and his bearded chin drooped toward the floor. It might not be too late for those two to fix things but, in the end, Smart wasn't anything but her grandpa's housemate.
"Boys." He said at last, turning his grieved gaze on the two victims of their assault. "Thank you for saving her. And, sorry." His voice was serious and flat, the same voice he used to use in court. The voice he hadn't used in almost twenty years.
He turned the same look toward Scarlet. "I'm sorry, Scarlet." Then he started walking slowly toward one of the undamaged tables that still had undisturbed chairs. It happened to be in a far corner. On his way, he looked at Dom.
"Scarlet slept in a room with a couple of boys, they are in for a world of hurt." He quoted cooly. That was all he said to his friend. His head still rang and his eyes just didn't want to focus well. He stumbled once on the way to a chair and missed it with his hand on his first try, sinking onto it exhaustedly. Once again, he was on the fish-butt-end of a situation and he wasn't even getting yelled at. Just like at the house. It really made him feel... expendable.
Smarter'n'me
Lvl 15/Day 17/Afternoon
[HP]98%/////////[]
Smart was actually almost done. He could tell that the boy under him hadn't taken advantage, he would have been far more embarrassed if he had. Though, biting was a bit too desperate a move, in Smart's opinion, for a safe zone fight. Still, he was about to jump off and take stock when he suddenly heard a decisive clang followed by a crash. Scarlet was screaming.
Then everything went black for a little while.
When his eyes opened he was hanging halfway out of one of the back windows with an uninspiring view of the back of the next building in line. He blinked. They were talking, something that hardly ever happened at the house. He pulled himself back inside and crouched there below the broken window. Listening hurt. Seeing her eye hurt worse.
So, these two had saved her life, behaved themselves, and formed a party with her. He looked piercingly at the two boys. The older was keeping a respectful distance from the conversation. His level of maturity was actually impressive for one so young yet. The other was both honest and decent. At least, that's what it had felt like while he was beating him. But, all of this brought about two important conclusions.
First, he owed Scarlet and the boys an apology. But, after following Dimitri on such a fools mission, he couldn't think of a way to do it. His eyes grew sad and hard and his bearded chin drooped toward the floor. It might not be too late for those two to fix things but, in the end, Smart wasn't anything but her grandpa's housemate.
"Boys." He said at last, turning his grieved gaze on the two victims of their assault. "Thank you for saving her. And, sorry." His voice was serious and flat, the same voice he used to use in court. The voice he hadn't used in almost twenty years.
He turned the same look toward Scarlet. "I'm sorry, Scarlet." Then he started walking slowly toward one of the undamaged tables that still had undisturbed chairs. It happened to be in a far corner. On his way, he looked at Dom.
"Scarlet slept in a room with a couple of boys, they are in for a world of hurt." He quoted cooly. That was all he said to his friend. His head still rang and his eyes just didn't want to focus well. He stumbled once on the way to a chair and missed it with his hand on his first try, sinking onto it exhaustedly. Once again, he was on the fish-butt-end of a situation and he wasn't even getting yelled at. Just like at the house. It really made him feel... expendable.
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