[center][h1]Koine[/h1][/center] As more and more sentient life was formed, their thoughts began to influence the Lifeblood slightly. Their thoughts of gathering more resources and amassing large abundances resonated with the Lifeblood, with a portion of it beginning to have thoughts of its own. Thoughts of amassing its own fortune, its own self. And from those thoughts bore shape. The Lifeblood began to form an arm, a leg, a well-sculpted face with flowing hair. With this new shape, this portion of the Lifeblood began to separate. The Lifeblood itself seemed to resist, struggling to retain this mass of thoughts and feelings within itself. It could not resist for long, though, as this portion broke free. It fell to the earth, and it- no, [i]she[/i], was born. [hr] As Koine lay on the ground, she took in the world around her for the first time, breathing in the fresh air, feeling the grass on her back, and staring at the sun. "[color=gold]So this is what it feels like... to be [i]alive[/i]. I think I like it,[/color]" Koine said to herself, bouncing up off the ground. She then began to examine her body, quickly taking a liking to her gold skin and sparkly, diamond fingernails. It was a body to be proud of, to be composed of such... wealth. Finally, Koine turned in a full circle, trying to figure out exactly where she was. It was then that she finally noticed the primitive buildings and the beings nearby that were staring at her in wide-eyed wonder. [i][color=gold]Ah, humans. Perfect,[/color][/i] Koine thought out loud, and smiled cheerfully at them, showing off her pearly teeth. "[color=gold]Hello~[/color]" Koine barely managed to utter before they exploded in a flurry of emotions and reactions, from running away in panic to getting on their knees and babbling. One brave soul, however, was calm enough to come up to her and respond back, "H-hello, um... Shining One. What brings you to our village?" "[color=gold]Hmm... [i]Shining One[/i]... I like that, but please, call me... Koine,[/color]" Koine said with a chuckle. "[color=gold]Right now, I am a being with nothing to my name. No need for a title yet.[/color]" After a dismissive wave of her hand, Koine continued, "[color=gold]So, what is your name?[/color]" "Oh, i-it's um... Ailsi," she managed to stutter out. "[color=gold]Well, pleasure to meet you, Alisi,[/color]" Koine said. Walking up to her and placing a hand on her shoulder, Koine continued, "[color=gold]Show me around this little village of yours, won't you? Tell me what this little slice of the world has accomplished.[/color]" "I don't think there's much to tell, but I can try," Alisi nodded, and began to lead the way. "[color=gold]I'll be the judge of that,[/color]" Koine followed closely behind her. [hr] "[color=gold]Well, that was an interesting tour, to say the least,[/color]" Koine said, nodding as she made her final judgement. "[color=gold]This seems like a good location. Large enough space, with a decent workforce. Given enough time, it may even become a center of trade.[/color]" "A what?" Alisi asked, confused. "[color=gold]Thank you for your service, Alisi. Here, this is for you,[/color]" Koine continued on, ignoring Alisi's reaction as she flicked a gold coin toward Alisi, who barely managed to clap her hands together to catch it. Alisi's eyes were wide with surprise at the fact that she had just received something from Koine, but was also tinged with confusion. "Umm... Koine, what is this?" Alisi asked. "[color=gold]Payment for your services, of course,[/color]" Koine said, with a matter-of-fact tone. "[color=gold]Is there anything wrong with it? Because there shouldn't be. I would know, I made it.[/color]" "N-no, it's just..." Alisi stuttered. "I, um, don't know what this is." "[color=gold]It's... money,[/color]" Koine said hesitantly. Alisi's continued look of confusion already made Koine dread having to ask her next question. "[color=gold]How far along are we in the development of businesses? You know, the... exchange of goods and services for profit? I do hope it's more further along than those two neighbors exchanging vegetables with each other.[/color]" "...Ummm..." Alisi looked away, unsure of what to say, which was all Koine needed to hear. "[color=gold]...I see I have my work cut out for me,[/color]" Koine sighed. "[color=gold]I will be staying in this village for a while longer, it seems. I will teach you the ins and outs of the world of business, and you will in turn help me spread this knowledge to as many people as you can. You're a smart enough girl, you should be able to do it.[/color]" "Uh, wuh, but-" Alisi tried to stutter out again before being quickly interrupted by Koine. "[color=gold]No buts! This must be done, for the sake of the world.[/color]" "...Yes, Koine." Alisi resigned herself, wondering what she had gotten herself into. "[color=gold]That's the spirit![/color]" Koine said, placing a hand on Alisi's shoulder and giving a wide pearly smile. [hider=Summary] Koine is born, and finds herself in a little village. She is met with a ton of villagers who freak out, save one woman brave and calm enough to guide Koine around. Once the tour is done, Koine tries to pay Alisi with a gold coin, only to find out that the concept of money is nonexistant, and the knowledge of business has never been spread. Determined, Koine decides to teach Alisi how to conduct business, and charges her with the task of helping to spread this knowledge. [/hider] [hider=Might n stuff] -nothin' yet [/hider]