[center][h1][color=crimson]π’žπ’½π’Άπ“‡π’Ύ[/color][/h1] [img]https://i.imgur.com/JlR83TQ.jpg?1[/img][/center] [color=crimson]Interacting with:[/color][@Leaves][@TaroAndSelia][@demonspade64] [color=crimson][right][sub]Renn: 400 --> 144 [/sub][/right][/color] [hider=Stats] Health: 10 (1000/1000) Mana: 6 (600/600) --> (200/600) Strength: 7 Agility: 18 Intelligence: 1 [/hider] [hider=Actions] [b]Knife Dash (1/Rogue)[/b] - Knife user only. User dashes forward slashing a single target, deals moderate damage. 50MP. [b]Acrobatic (1/Rogue)[/b] - User has increased chance of evasion. Passive. [b]Pick Pocket (1/Rogue)[/b] - User attempts to pick pocket target player. User has small chance to steal 2D6 Nickel coins. Automatically fails if the target has no Renn. 50MP. [b]Kleptomaniac (5/Rogue)[/b] - User gains an increased chance for Pick Pocket to succeed. Passive. [b]Slice and Dice (5/Rogue)[/b] - Melee weapon user only. User jabs out quickly several times, dealing moderate damage. 200MP. [b]Cutthroat (5/Rogue)[/b] - User grabs target opponent and swings around them to catch their back. 100MP. [b]Fatal Strike (5/Rogue)[/b] - User's next attack has a chance of dealing double damage. 300MP. [b]In For a Penny, In For a Pound of Flesh (5/Rogue)[/b] - Whenever user deals a finishing damage on an opponent, user immediately gains D10 Renn. Passive. [/hider] [u][i][b]+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+[/b][/i][/u] [hider=That Night] Chari found that meeting a new person is like opening a mystery box, you never know what you're going to get and it could better or worse than what you hoped for. Dubstepp did not disappoint from the short conversation they've had. He sometimes cloaked his humor in a veil of seriousness but he was a funny and clever dude. With every drink of alochol, they both seemed to loosen up even more. Her green eyes squinted suspiciously at his love of dubbed anime and step-ladders, a sly grin on her lips. She turned her head away from him as if disgusted, crossing her arms [color=crimson]"I can't believe you just said that."[/color] She feigned being offended, before quickly smiling and laughing once more. She nodded at his response to the pot pie she ordered [color=crimson]"Actually, its your Renn."[/color] As the pot pie was delivered, she held up the corresponding Renn coins in her hand, with a devilish smile, that she had pick-pocketed off Dubstepp when she sat down next to him. Not wanting to upset her new friend, she returned the renn she got back to him. Not long after that, her food arrived as she began to eat when a silver-haired guy walked over to their table. Suddenly she understood, Dubstepp must be part of that group over there by the corner. Chari was excited to go to the dungeon with them, it would be the first time she had entered one. Just thinking of the danger and the thrill of fighting monsters in a row was fantastic [color=crimson]"I'll join your expedition Reylan but not your guild."[/color] She replied happily, a guild was a commitment she didn't want right now. There were too many things to see and people to meet that she didn't want to be tied down. These guys were however the first group she would be a part of that actually want to go dungeon-raiding. Perhaps she would give them more than the single day she'd given her other parties. The guild-master left, presumably to go to bed, and Dubstepp left not long after. She spoke some variation of good-bye to each of them. After finishing her beer and pot pie, she decided it was time for her to hit the hay as well. With a brief exchange with the inn owner, she got her room and proceeded upstairs. The whole act of simply un-equipping her clothes and gear instead of manually taking it of still felt strange to Chari. She didn't like the idea that a few simple presses of a button could remove it all but she supposed no one else could do it. In a bit of panic, she rushed to the door and made sure it was properly locked before sighing in relief. Chari then proceeded to lightly slap herself on the cheek, she promised herself she wouldn't think about the real world. Instead she focused on the future dungeon run as laid down on the soft sheets on the bed, her hands gripping the cloth tightly in eager anticipation. New experiences, new faces. That was her reason for pushing forward without any regrets. Slowly she fell asleep, the covers too warm for her, thinking of Tomorrow and the phrase that drew her to this game in the first place: [b][i]Adventure Awaits[/i][/b][/hider] [hider=That Day] Chari found herself in a position that she couldn't believe she had found comfortable. The time read 7:00 A.M. pulling up the menu, strangely enough these past four nights have been the best she's slept in a long time. She considered getting a bath then realized it was kinda futile if they were going to the Dungeon. Her clothing and gear were equipped quickly, the excitement showing in her smile. A dungeon full of monsters to be slain, traps to dodge, loot to claim, and people to get to know...that was what adventure was all about. Eager to learn about her new party, she headed down to the bar and started speaking with the staff there. First she simply introduced herself and made simple conversation, then she began asking questions about the members of the Legion of the Wolf. After that little bit of information gathering, she grabbed a quick meal of the sheperd's pie that one guy seemed to enjoy and a water before heading out. She had been holding on to a little cache of Renn in case she needed something, but surely she would get some more at the dungeon. She purchased two level five rogue abilities, [i]Fatal Strike[/i] and [i]In for a Penny, In for a Pound of Flesh[/i], to give her a better array of actions. After spending all that Renn, she decided to make it up by moving into the crowd of people in the market area and used pick-pocket on two people. The first was rather simple, she had simple snatched the Renn when she was in a large group. The second she pretended to trip and fell into the arms of a male player, where she took his Renn as he made sure she was alright. She made quick responses to get away, their loss was her gain but such was the world of Talrae. She went back to the inn to wait for the others, not having anything else really planned. When Reylan came back, he made sure to give names to all the people she would be fighting alongside. It wasn't really a surprise that only two other members were girls there, from what she had seen the ratio of this game leaned heavily to the male side. A quick wave was sent to Dubstepp as they started on the journey to the Dungeon, he was the only one she knew so far. Chari hardly noticed how fast she walking, almost leading the group despite this being her first time to the dungeon. She was just ready to throw herself into the heat of battle and beat this dungeon. Rumors of the long travel time had reached her so she knew it wouldn't for awhile until they actually got there. She decided to admire the scenery as she considered who to talk to, time usually went past quickly when you were chatting it up. Chari would soon have her choice decided for her. [color=ec008c]"Chari, right?"[/color] came a call from behind. Alisea had started walking quickly to catch up to the rogue. [color=ec008c]"Reylan gave you our names, but I want to introduce myself properly."[/color] The magess offered her hand for a firm shake. [color=ec008c]"Alisea, unarmed magess."[/color] Chari twisted her head around to the source of the voice, watching as its owner caught up to her [color=crimson]"You got it."[/color] she replied quickly, smiling as Alisea then stated her intentions. The smile widened at the strange title she gave herself and took a hold of her hand, giving a strong grip in reply [color=crimson]"You got a strong handshake, I like that. I guess you already know my name."[/color] Alisea offered a light giggle. [color=ec008c]"I have to try. The more we know about each other, the easier it is to work together. Your class is rogue, correct? Do you have any skills that help in identifying traps?"[/color] Though Alisea was keeping her face in a calm, friendly smile, there was a light in her eyes she simply couldn't dim. Behind those clear, blue orbs was a mind already whirring with theories and possibilities--and no small measure of scrutinous interest. Chari nodded in response to the question about her class [color=crimson]"That's right, I can steal and back-stab in no particular order."[/color] She joked, though it may or may not be true. Mentally she scolded herself for not thinking of traps when she filled out her skills [color=crimson]"That would be a good skill to pick up later but no, I don't have anything like that. I can pick pockets and lock pick though."[/color] she said with a little too much enthusiasm A moment of silence passed as Alisea's mind calculated. [color=ec008c]"Do you think pickpocket works on mobs in this world?"[/color] she wondered aloud. [color=ec008c]"This dungeon held only wolves as far as we found. What other skills do you have? I cannot see a weapon on you right now,"[/color] the magess commented, gesturing down where neither sheath nor scabbard rested on the redhead's hip. The period of silence was strange to Chari, she normally would just talk until someone instructed her to stop [color=crimson]"It's something I'm eager to try. I've learned however it only works if someone has some Renn to steal, I mean [i]appropriate.[/i]"[/color] She replied coyly, despite picking up that action she would never use it on party member...unless to mess with them [color=crimson]"I doubt wolves'll have Renn. Skills? Well I have lip reading, sneaking, acrobatics, throwing, and..."[/color] She used her left hand to bend fingers on her right to count, and at the pause she equipped her Kunai in her left hand [color=crimson]"Knife-wielding."[/color] A flick of the wrist tossed the weapon in the air, flipping several times on its way back down, and nimbly caught it by the handle. A light shimmer flitted across Alisea's eyes as they followed the arc of the blade, a brightness only there for a moment and quickly gone again. [color=ec008c]"What a marvelous skillset. Should I stop speaking aloud?"[/color] she asked with a grin, partly in jest but entirely ready to do so. Laughter escaped from Chari at the question, to which she shook her head [color=crimson]"Nah, I quite like hearing your thoughts."[/color] she smiled. Alisea was fascinating to say the least [color=crimson]"Speaking of which, got any interesting ones on the others?"[/color] A bit of mischief showed in her eyes. [color=ec008c]"Very well; just let me know if you want to practice."[/color] The magess cast her eyes over the traveling party. [color=ec008c]"Where to start... With our leader, probably. Reylan flusters easily, but it would take much more to push him off-balance."[/color] There was a brief pause as Alisea evaluated what else she might say. [color=ec008c]"His hair is naturally white, not dyed. I used to think that was exceptionally rare, but now I met him--and another girl who was probably the same. Then Aster... is very strong. And determined. Dirk is determined, as well; he promised to keep everyone safe, and he gives off the feeling that he can keep that promise."[/color] Again the magess paused, this time looking at Chari. [color=ec008c]"What about you? What observations have you made, being the newest party member?"[/color] Chari made a point to remember the magess's offer before she listened attentively to her thoughts on the party, vibrant green eyes flicking to each individual as they were mentioned taking mental notes. The more information she could acquire the better off she would be, that was always her mindset. Aster...she was the one who spoke to her last night briefly she believed. Chari blinked a few times, not expecting the question to be boomer-ranged back to her [color=crimson]"Well I have only interacted with a few so far. Dubstepp seems pretty easy-going and likes to express his cleverness in jokes. Reylan is a bit too honest I think, people that nice either have a secret or went through tough times. Aster only said a few words to me but I can't say she made me feel especially welcome, not that I really hold it against her. That's all so far."[/color] She shrugged at the end, there was still more she wanted to know about everyone here. The magess had little more to share after that. She made some observations as they traveled: a comment on the way Paralyze kept glancing around as they walked; a small chuckle when the pair noticed Karma stutterstepping to keep the distance between himself and Dubstepp; and when Aster caught up to Reylan to ask him something, Alisea whispered a question to Chari asking her thoughts on romance. Chari found Alisea's comments to be highly entertaining, it made the long trek feel like nothing. Her thoughts on romance? The question caught her off-guard but she was not afraid to answer [color=crimson]"It's a wonderful thing, two people caring so deeply for each other that it evolves into something more. I think it's something most people would like to experience." [/color] Herself included, romance had been...tainted for her. She was glad when their conversation moved onto to different subjects after that. Alisea explained what they had found in the dungeon before, they swapped what little they had learned of the system's rules--Alisea even confiding in Chari her thoughts on a thinking engine that was semi-arbitrary in giving rewards--and they laughed about some of the ridiculous battles they had already been a part of. Minutes and miles flew past--and neither party breathed a word about life a week ago. They had no reason to. For all intensive purposes, this was both their lives now and thinking about life before would only bring sadness. Trauma, however, seemed to follow here no matter where she tried to run but if she kept moving forward, it would never catch her. [/hider] [center][youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEE0P3zfEig[/youtube][/center] The edges of her fingers tingled with excitement at the sight of the pack of wolves blocking their advance, that sweet drug adrenaline began to drip into her bloodstream. She held the Kunai tightly in her left hand, bouncing on her toes eager to get into the thick of combat with her eyes zeroed in on the large white one. If she could have made a coat from its hide, she would gladly do so. A bit of envy filled her as Dubstepp initiated the fight, she wanted the taste of that first strike for herself. Her attention however turned to the de facto party leader, Reylan, as he barked orders. A wide grin crossed her lips at her instructions, she was going to do that anyway. Chari glanced at the one named Karma, offering a small smile. The guy was thoughtful, she'd give him that. It was kinda cute that he was so worried about her, but she supposed that was his job as healer. She did however take his data into careful consideration but it wasn't like she had been sitting on her ass these past few days [color=crimson]"My plan is not to get hit in the first place you see."[/color] Her voice light-hearted. She took a few steps towards him and placed a firm hand on his shoulder, still smiling [color=crimson]"Thanks for the help though. I don't mind you making things a little easier for me."[/color] After that exchange, she got into a lowered stance so she could accelerate faster at the given moment. That boost he gave her, well she definitely felt more powerful right now. [color=crimson]"I'm on it!"[/color] She happily yelled back to Alisea as he pushed off her stance with explosive force, the range of movement her acrobatics and agility gave her was half the thrill of battle. The distance between her and her target was closed in seconds and she summoned a shuriken into her right hand, and aimed for great wolf's right eye. Once within range, her knees bent to build power and with a quick movement she jumped high into the air landing on the back of the White Wolf's. Her legs squeezed around the torso of the wolf tightly and her right hand clutched the snowy fur tightly before she drove her Kunai into its spine, using her [i]Fatal Strike action[/i] [color=crimson]"Hyyaaah!"[/color] She yelled as it sunk in. The weight of her body constantly shifting and adjusting for the White Wolf's attempts to dislodge her. The edge of her Kunai dug into its back three more times, her face showing someone having the time of their life along with the constant stream of laughter. [u]+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*++*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*++*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+[/u] - Uses Pickpocket on 2 players in the Market - Throws shuriken at White Wolf (x1) - Jumps onto White Wolf's back, clings on - Attacks once using Fatal Strike - Attacks 3 times using normal strikes. - Braces herself against attempts to shake her off