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[color=salmon]Word Count: 844 (+2 exp)[/color]
[color=salmon][u]Level[/u]: [b]6[/b] - [u]Total EXP[/u]: 25/60
[b]Location:[/b] Edge of the Blue: Limsa Lominscuttle [/color]
[sub][color=lightgray]plus mini collab (+1)[/color][/sub]
[color=DeepSkyBlue][b]Kamek: Level 7[/b][/color] EXP: [color=DeepSkyBlue]/////////////////////////////////////////////////////[/color]///////////////// (53/70) [/center]
Despite the fact that they were lugging around really heavy piles of gold, the trip back from World 1-1 to the Edge of the Blue was pretty enjoyable. Sakura was teaching her two companions about the wonders of money in the modern world, but most of it was going right over the Ace Cadet's head.

[color=salmon]"Ya lost me at com-puter,"[/color] he told her. The paper money and cards made sense, at least in his brain he likened the cards to something like vouchers - not real money but trade-able for goods all the same. Further than that he had no clue, but Sakura made it sound much easier than carrying around a bunch of coinage. 

Once they'd delivered to the Princess a chunk of her treasury, they quickly made off in the direction of the seller Kamek managed to find. He'd made it sound like a piece of junk, but the two Koopas already had plans to beef it up with new equipment. Frankly, that delighted the Cadet. Going out collecting cooler and more powerful parts appealed to his sense of adventure... and of course, his love of upgrading.

[color=salmon]"Now that sounds like a plan!"[/color] the Cadet said, his voice enthusiastic as he added onto Sakura's commentary. While the girl trailed off, uncertain, others chimed in to reassure her and the Cadet left them to it, approaching the vehicle they'd just purchased.

[color=salmon]"I think it looks pretty groovios,"[/color] he said, circling around the craft. It was really a traditional looking ship, but it could have been worse. Cadet reached up to run his hand over the wyvern-looking decal, finding it charming. It was around that time that Geralt returned, and the Cadet kept an ear out for the explanation of his findings, but it was another comment that got his attention. He looked down at the blades of the ship beside him before he looked over at Junior.

[color=salmon]"If you take the blades off make sure you keep them, they look like they might make decent great swords!"[/color] Simple in design, but useful all the same. He stepped around the blades and made to board, but Peach's words stopped him. [i]Oh yeah, I guess we don't all have to go.[/i] He looked between the Princess and the Atomos, crossing his arms as he considered. 

It was Kamek’s advisement that the group consider their strengths that pushed the Cadet into making his decision. A battle in the air or in the water was probably one he wouldn’t fare very well in. [i]Comparatively![/i] he reassured himself. And while the Cadet was eager to get a look at their next obstacle, he wouldn’t be able to offer much insight given what they already knew about the fleet, and the further insight Geralt brought them. While the hunter begrudgingly willed himself to stay behind and out of the action for once, he still moved towards the Atomos once more, calling out to Kamek before the elder koopa flew into the ship.

[color=salmon]"Oh, wait, Kamek!"[/color] he said, waving the magician over. [color=salmon]"Here, I got some gear from the smithy sisters back in Lumbridge, but I’m not sure I can get the best use out of all of it. Besides, you said you might want a wardrobe change, right?"[/color]

Cadet pulled the dark cloth and horn headpiece off, offering it to Kamek. In general he’d like to keep as many pieces of equipment as possible, but he felt content with just his new masterfully crafted longsword, let alone the hammer and headpiece. For what it was worth, BB didn’t look too concerned that master and minion didn’t match anymore. 

[color=DeepSkyBlue]”Oh?”[/color] The mage replied, sounding surprised by the offer [color=DeepSkyBlue]”I suppose I did. Let me take a look”[/color] The mage took the offered set of horns and gave them a brief examination before agreeing [color=DeepSkyBlue]”There is certainly some kind of sorecerouse empowerment held within these, so I do believe I can make use of them better than your magicless self.”[/color] 

The mage donned his new headpiece, which resulted in only really the horns being visible as they poked out the front of his hood. He looked rather pleased with himself, then thoughtful, before reaching into his robes and retrieving the [url=https://doomwiki.org/w/images/thumb/1/1a/Codex_equip_siphon.bimage.png/300px-Codex_equip_siphon.bimage.png]Siphon Grenade[/url] he had acquired back in the Deadzone [color=DeepSkyBlue]”Here take this in exchange. It might come in handy if you run into trouble and get hurt while we are away.”[/color]

[center][hider=Siphon Grenade]A grenade that sticks to whatever it hits and leeches health from living things near it, which it returns to the thrower. One use only; breaks after working for 6 seconds.[/hider][/center]
[color=salmon]"I'm sure I'll be fine!"[/color] Cadet chuckled, but he accepted the trade all the same. [color=salmon]"Thanks! Good luck out there!"[/color]

The hunter turned the strange looking object over in his hands a few times before he shoved it into his pouch. With a quick whistle to let BB know they weren't actually boarding, Cadet and his minion went to join Peach while the others all took off in their new airship.

[color=salmon]"Don't forget our contest when you get back!"[/color] Cadet called, watching the ship get further away for a moment longer before he regarded the princess. [color=salmon]"Me and you Ms. Peach! I guess we should meet up with Link and the Hat Kid, get everybody on the same page?"[/color]

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[color=FFC6C6]Word Count: 458 (+1 exp)
[u]Level[/u]: [b]2[/b] - [u]Total EXP[/u]: 12/20
[b]Location[/b]: Sandswept Sky[/color][/center]
As Naboris came to another stop, Primrose once more came to the front of the beast, trying to get a better look at the situation. She squinted in the desert sun, finding that what Poppi said seemed to be true. If the battle was coming to a close, then there wouldn't be a need to crash through the battlefield anyway - and that sentiment was mirrored in the others one way or another. Primrose felt some sense of relief at that, despite voicing her thought that pushing through the Naboris while the battle was at it's height was a good idea. 

[i]I wonder why those people were fighting in the first place,[/i] Primrose thought, slouching against the interior of the construct. She looked back to her teammates when discussion of disembarking and investigating began. She raised a brow at all of them eager to go down towards the scene of battle. [i]I find myself surprised all over again at how brazen this group is.[/i] The dancer turned her head away slightly, bringing a hand up to conceal the little smile that threatened to bloom on her face. [i]Although I'm a bit worried. What those strangers were fighting over... maybe it was a territory dispute, and any outsiders would be as enemies to them.[/i]

While she worried that their peaceful approach wouldn't be well received, Primrose wasn't about to try and convince them otherwise. She stood up straight as Fox began to talk, giving the man a loose salute. 

[color=D34C25]"Yes sir, ready to back you up,"[/color] she said, teasing, and waved him, Poppi, and Sectonia off as they made toward the lakeside town. [color=D34C25]"Be careful everyone."[/color]

Once they trio were getting close to out of eye sight, Primrose sighed, idly placing her hands on her hips. She was left with Midna and Tora on Naboris, though she didn't plan to stay for too long. She was still interested in going after the thieves and making sure they were alright. 

[color=D34C25]"Midna's right,"[/color] Primrose said, glancing down at Tora as the imp in question formed her hair into a giant hand to wave. [color=D34C25]"If we can catch up to those kids..."[/color] she trailed off, turning her eyes to the desert once more. After a moment she changed the subject. [color=D34C25]"I heard you mention you created Poppi. Do you think she'll be alright down there? Don't you want to go with her?"[/color]

Primrose had yet to see Poppi's abilities up close, so she could only guess. Then again, Fox and Sectonia seemed capable enough on their own, so with the three of them there shouldn't be many problems... she hoped at least. If the three didn't end up having any problems, it would be that much easier to get through into the pyramid.