[center][img]http://www.wallpaperen.com/img/anime-knight-girl-wallpaper.jpg[/img] [color=#A9A9A9][h2][b]Akemi "The Guardian Angel"[/b][/h2][/color][/center] [hr] The girl strolled casually towards the watchtower, wondering to herself if any of the others for the planned group had already arrived at the arranged meeting point. As she approached the Watchtower, Akemi immediately noticed the other girl standing there, seemingly waiting. She moved a hand and put it on her weapon's handle, just to be sure. [color=#A9A9A9]"You're Athel, I trust?"[/color] Akemi said in a pleasant tone, yet still, she stood ready to fight should this be a <> member. While Akemi usually ran alongside her Guild, today she gave them a much-deserved break, but couldn't rest herself. This time around, the girl would be running alongside a group she matched up with recently. Better to ensure that this group could come out alive than it would be to sit around and do nothing special all day. Besides, this meant she'd be living up to the moniker of 'Guardian Angel' that she had received. As she drew close enough to clearly see the other person, she was able to see that this was in fact, Athel. One of the group members that would be going about the raid with them, and one she did not yet recognize. Relieved that she wouldn't need to worry about fighting off <> just yet, she placed the weapon handle back in its holster on her belt. Studying the other for a few long moments, she would wait to ensure they had time to respond to her previous question before she speak once more. [color=#A9A9A9]"So, Athel, you know of the dangers in our raiding ground today, I assume? Do you have any sort of experience fighting against the <> Guild?"[/color] she asked, wanting to know how much she would need to be carrying the group so far today. Shortly after her question was asked, Akemi heard the sounds of another approaching from behind. She spun on a heel to look towards the newcomer, once again on edge because of who exactly had claim on these areas in particular. Tilting her head at the newcomer approaching, she raised an eyebrow slightly before speaking. [color=#A9A9A9]"Little Brother? You're joining the group today, since when?"[/color] she asked, a bit confused as she never exactly saw his name on the roster for joining up with the group. Even when she checked it one last time before heading out. [hr] [hr] [center][img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/6b/27/cb/6b27cb1be4d7e20ac12888a0200b4082.jpg[/img] [color=#87CEFA][h2][b]Isamu "The Solo Player"[/b][/h2][/color][/center] [hr] The boy sighed as he finished off the monster before him, and wondered why he was so unlucky on this particular day. He was heading out to do some solo grinding, and yet seemed to be coming across enemies every step of the way. At least, that was probably better off than coming across any <> members in this hell of a game. As the EXP screen popped up before his eyes, Isamu scanned to see if anything in particular stuck out to him, but couldn't find much of anything among the loot from the slayed enemy. With a small shrug, he swiped the screen away and began making his way towards the edge of a known <> grinding area. No bigger insult to the Guild than getting stronger off of their lands. As he approached the edges, the boy noticed two figures standing near a Watchtower. Normally, he would just ignore the other players or give a casual greeting, but one of them looked oddly familiar. As such, Isamu decided to approach the two ladies standing near the Watchtower. As he got closer, it became the one he recgonized was none other than Aincrad's very own Guardian Angel. That is, it was his older sister Sayu-, no, Akemi in this world. Curiosity ate at him, and he decided to quench that desire to figure out why Akemi was out here without her clan. Normally she was always surrounded by the members of her Guardians of Hope, preparing for a raid or peace mission to help others trapped in this help with all of them. As he grew closer, Akemi turned and addressed him directly. Evidently he wasn't being as quiet as he should be, something the boy made a note of so he could work on leveling up his stealth stats later. [color=#A9A9A9]"Little Brother? You're joining the group today, since when?"[/color] came her words, to which the boy shook his head with a small laugh. [color=#87CEFA]"No, I was heading out to do some level grinding. More curious as to why you're out here with..."[/color] He said, gesturing towards the other girl standing at the Watchtower. His gaze lingered for a bit on her, she seemed to be about his age and was decently cute. For a moment he debated saying something, but then shrugged it off and went back to addressing Akemi. [color=#87CEFA]"Usually expect to see you surrounded by your Guild. Guess you gave them a day off? You big softie."[/color] He teased, and noticed the stern look his older sister was giving him. Immdiately, a window popped up before him notifying him that Akemi wished him to join her party. Attached was a small user-inserted message. [b]"<> Operates out there. You will [i]not[/i] be going alone."[/b] it read. To which the boy gave a nervous laugh as he hit the check mark. There was no use ignoring sister's wishes when she got like this, else it wouldn't end very well for him. With that done, he looked towards the other girl and gave a small wave accompanied by a half-smile. [color=#87CEFA]"Uhhh, guess I will be joining you today. Seems my sister here doesn't want me going alone. The name's Isamu, nice to meet you."[/color] He said in a pleasant tone.