[center][h3]Shiro Kawabata - Loading In[/h3]
[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEC0gZvMVAI]Theme: PAPERMOON - AmaLee[/url][/center]

[color=#FF7F00]”On your left!"[/color] Paper Moon barked back as rounds whizzed past him and burrowed into the concrete foundations to his behind.  Just about ten minutes prior, he was finishing up with classes, but then two of his classmates he was fairly acquainted with begged him to help them out with a mission.  It was a generic [i]capture the cache[/i] task, the drops were decent, but nothing he’d really find viable at his current level.  Though the preemptive Paper Moon wasn’t expecting this much of a resistance.  A quick glance to his rear confirmed that both of his comrades were still moving on their own accord, the minimized names [i]Starry-eyed[/i] and [i]Catalyst[/i] popped up on his UI and gradually increased in size as they caught up to the rogue.  

The former a female warrior, while the latter a male healer, their roles complemented his own, together they formed a complete fireteam, albeit it would be a short-lived one.  Starry-eyed noted the call out and fixated her marksman rifle up at the third story of a building to their 10 o’ clock and adeptly dispatched an assailant.  Their competition wasn’t anything special.  The NPCs were still utilizing uniforms rather than combat armor, so even a novice could make quick work of them.  It’s just that the number that the trio was facing was the pressing matter at hand.  Both of his comrades and the enemies were level two, so for all intents and purposes, he was there to carry his classmates.  Paper Moon raised the rifle before his eye and dropped a few NPCs whilst they paved their way through a decrepit route consisting of the remains of what used to be infrastructure.  

The landscape usually stumped a newby, but since this wasn’t his first time running through this mission, he led his teammates with prime charisma emanating from all angles and a grin on stretched widely across his face.  [color=#FF7F00]”There should be ten up ahead.  Get ready!”[/color] As he said this, his rifle’s magazine suddenly began to vibrantly glow with blue flames seeping out of the feeding port.  The notification [color=blue][b]FAIRY BLUE[/b][/color] displayed itself on his interface, accompanied by a counter of bullets under the ability’s effect.  [color=#FF7F00][i]"27?  Got’cha."[/i][/color]  As soon as they rounded the corner, a maelstrom of cerulean fire ignited the area, incinerating all which stood in its path.
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[color=#FF7F00]”So, got what you were looking for?”[/color] Paper Moon queried as he bagged a few magazines compatible with his Harvest Carbine.  The loot was randomized, so it’s not like everybody got outstanding drops, but his classmates seem to have been sufficed with their haul.  Catalyst gave a deft nod in response and finished tapping away at his inventory screen.  [color=yellow]”As agreed, we’ll help you out with this week’s math homework.  Although, I don’t think Ayako here will be of much help.”[/color] Paper Moon let out a thin line of air as he staved off a chuckle, proceeded by Starry-eyed jamming the butt of her firearm into Catalyst's side.  He waved off his comrade’s words and smiled at the two, [color=#FF7F00]”Don’t worry about it.  Really.  This was just an excuse to loosen up my metaphorical muscles.  Been a while since I’ve been in DGO.”[/color] He gave a sheepish smile as he loaded a full magazine.  

Paper Moon, or more precisely, Shiro had to take a two week leave of absence due to some medical issues, but now that he was back in action, he had fully delved into school life and DGO.  Fourteen days felt like a millennium, but now that he had returned to his everyday life, it was time to make up lost work.  [color=yellow]”Well, you have fallen a bit behind in classwork.  I’m sure Ayako will offer you help whether you want it or not.  She doesn’t exactly take no as an answer.”[/color] The girl continued to jab the rifle’s stock into his side.  Catalyst’s HP bar was dropping slightly, which just added to the comical relief.  [color=#FF7F00]”Well, I can’t deny determination.  Catch you guys after classes tomorrow.  I got an arrangement on my agenda.”[/color] Paper Moon simultaneously disbanded the party and opened up his messages, [color=#FF7F00]”G’luck getting back to the Cobalt Bruisers’ territory.  Just take the route I mapped out, and you should be just fine.  Have a good one.”[/color] The rogue spun around and waved at the two as he walked off, sending a message towards another player on his friends list.
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[b]To:[/b] Leviathan
[b]From:[/b] Paper Moon
[b]Subject[/b] - Back In Action

[color=#FF7F00]”Yo!  Back in the field.  Got any missions from the higher-ups?”[/color]
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Paper Moon pressed the digitalized sent button and took in a deep breathe.  The smell of air laced with dust was almost addictive.  [color=#FF7F00]”Feels good to be back.”[/color] Just like that, another ability activated, [color=#FFFFF0][b]UNDER THE MOON’S SHADOW[/b][/color].  The boy’s body was suddenly enveloped in a faint shimmer, and just like that, he disappeared into the shadows, on his way to whatever laid in wait.