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29, He/Him. Amateur Tarot reader and literature enthusiast. Part time student majoring in English Literature and Cultural Studies.

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Figured I'd just have Alice start talking to Isshum and Belial can join in.

Also if anyone wants to wake up Marcus and start something with him then I'm cool with that.
Marcus “Limbo” Clementine


The early morning sunrise pierced through cracks in the ceiling of the guild hall, shining a warm light upon the face of a slumbering Marcus. The light caused him discomfort as he was trying to sleep. He was not a morning person. He stirred a little at the bar, groaning as he shifted his face away from the light to continue snoozing. Normally he'd prefer to spend his mornings in a warm, soft bed. Unfortunately for him, he was out of money and couldn't pay for another night in his hotel room. So the guild hall was his temporary home. The thought of an official member telling him he wasn't allowed to stay didn't bother him, since he intended to earn some money today to help pay for an apartment.

Yet at this moment, none of that was of pressing importance. Even in his sleep he could hear the chatter about who would be taking what jobs. All logic told him that he should get up and make sure he gets a high paying job before they are all gone. His only thought on the matter was how much he really didn't want to wake up. He used his sketchbook as a pillow, opened up to a drawing of the guild hall he'd spent last night working on.

Alice Vetrov


One of the perks of being a busy person was that you became quite accustomed to the idea of not wasting a single waking moment of the day. From the moment she had woken, Alice had began working. She spoke to her comrades across the country that were running her academy for her through thought projection, all whilst enjoying breakfast and dressing herself and James for the day. While she and her son walked through market stalls, purchasing ingredients for lunch to be made at the Guild Hall, Alice was browsing over order forms for supplies she'd needed to be shipped in. Even as she sat in the Guild Hall, sharing a cup of warm milk with James, she was filling out forms and going over her files for reference all whilst a thought projection of an elderly man stood behind her; reading from his own set of files.
"Everything is prepared for this years graduation ceremony, Provost Alice." He flipped through the pages, signing each sheet with such ease that paperwork must have been a hobby of his. "I trust you will be sending a Thought Projection over for the ceremony?"
Alice helped James take a sip from the glass, worrying that it may be too hot for his hands. She smiled at her comrade's projection and spoke with an unusual amount of energy for the early morning.
"Don't be silly, Professor. I will be attending the event in person. It would be insulting to send a mere copy of myself. This is a new wave of fully trained Healers being sent out into the world, after all. I want them to see just how important their mission is, and what better way to do so than be there to congratulate them in person?"

The man nodded in approval, a smile of delight plastered across his face.
"I couldn't agree more, Madame. The other members of faculty will be delighted to hear of your return after so long. I shall make the necessary preparations at once." With those final, eager words, the Thought Projection dissipated and left Alice alone with James at a table filled with paperwork. James sat there, happily stamping away at the papers while he enjoyed his milk. Alice always made it a point to involve him in what she did, and even though he couldn't read what was written down on the papers; he very much enjoyed stamping them for his mother. Alice stood up from the table, patting James on the head.
"Your stamping is so neat this morning, sweetie. You're my favorite little helper." The young boy beamed up at his mother, his mop of blond hair messily covering his azure eyes. With one final sip, James finished his milk and stood.
"I'll give it back to the lady!" He ran off through the guild hall, the mug firmly grasped by both of his hands.

Alice turned to face the entrance where Isshum had just shown up. He looked like he was waiting for someone. Alice buttoned up her white lab coat fully, moving her glasses from her forehead to cover her eyes. Her short hair was tied up into a neat little bun. The woman practically glowed of professionalism, and whilst one might have found her attire excessive for the guild hall, this was how she preferred to work. She walked over to the young Dragon Slayer and cheerfully spoke, commenting on his expression.
"Awaiting your friends are you?" Alice could see that he'd been training in the early morning, which was quite impressive to her. To be so resolved at such a young age reminded her of her late brother. "In truth, I've actually been waiting for you three as well. Is our arrangement still in place?" Alice was referring to seeking their assistance with setting up her office. It wasn't exactly an exciting job, but she was willing to pay for their help. Young James skipped happily back towards his mother, having returned the mug to the bartender.
"Mommy! I gave it back!" James came to a halt upon seeing Isshum, nervously burying his face into the side of Alice's leg. "Uh..."

Alice affectionately patted her son on the back, slightly pushing him forward to greet Isshum.
"Don't be rude James. Say good morning." The young boy stared at his feet, not very much enjoying the company of strangers around his mother.
"Good morning," he said reluctantly, frowning at his feet in displeasure. It was quite amusing to see him so defensive.

@Renny
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Demon Shinobi does NOT mind. Go ahead. Lol


Sweet. It's a bit late in the evening for me to put out a post, but I'll write one first thing tomorrow.
Kieran Croft


Amidst the battle that was taking place under the moonlit night, Kieran had also been doing his best to help out against the horde of overgrown bugs. Kieran's class wasn't designed for high damage, so the time it took him to deal with one mosquito was quite significant in comparison to his allies. However, a perk of being a Samurai was that the young boy was very resilient. When the creature swung one of its numerous legs at him, Kieran skillfully lifted his blade with two hands and firmly kept his footing. He met the creatures attack with the flat part of the wooden sword, effectively parrying the creature and only receiving a slight shock from the impact. With little time to lose, Kieran took a solid step forward and rose his blade above him. With a fluid motion, he brought the weapon down onto the head of the mosquito with all his strength behind the attack. With a sickening crunch, the bluntness of the wooden blade cracked open the creatures head. The creature stood there for a moment, shocked, before collapsing before the young Samurai. Placing the sword over his shoulder with a look of disgust, Kieran turned his head away from the gruesome scene before he threw up.

Unfortunately, Gaius' encounter with his own mosquito was just as messy. The Samurai gave an approving nod to the Shadow Vanguard, recognising a job well done. There were only a few more left, including one that was being dealt with by a large, serpentine dragon. The creature was quite shocking to see, but Kieran got the impression that it was here to help as it violently ripped apart the mosquito that was unfortunate enough to have been in its way. Kieran couldn't catch a break. Everywhere he looked was splattered with bug juice. He approached Gaius, giving him a friendly pat on the back with his spare hand.
"Looks like you really laid into it. I'd say we're all naturals at this!" Kieran gave him a smirk, trying to hide his anxiousness about what other horrifying creatures they would encounter on their journey.

Hatori Kokonoe, Jura and Veronica Winchester


Hatori stood next to Veronica, frantically inspecting her for any injuries. Veronica normally would be quite annoyed at someone being so protective over her, but seeing as he'd just saved her life she figured that it was the least she could do. Yet this wouldn't stop her from trying to talk him down.
"You really needn't worry for me. I'm just a little shocked." She was trying to be as polite about it as possible, but this was the third time she'd asked him to stop and she feared that she could only be restrained for so long. Hatori seemed to get the message this time, taking a step back from Veronica and sighing with relief.
"Alright then. If you're all good, I'm going to try and help out some more." He gave her a quick nod before running off across the dark field to meet with Jura, who was still playing around with the poor mosquito he'd chosen as his victim.
"Jura! Finish it off and let's go!" The dragon raised it's head at Hatori's words, releasing a low grumble of disappointment before snapping his jaw onto the mosquito's head. It writhed under his grip for a moment, and then was still. Jura slithered over the corpse of the mosquito, quickly rushing across the ground in what seemed to be a head on collision towards the sprinting body of Hatori. Yet before they could collide, Hatori kicked himself off of the ground in a fashion that seemed almost natural to him, despite rarely attempting such a thing. As he began to descend back to the ground, the sea green body of his companion flickered beneath him to catch the Dragon Rider.

Riding Jura was the most exhilarating experience that Hatori had ever experienced, and this was only on the ground. The young boy giggled in delight at the mere thought of riding Jura when he could fly. He braced himself as Jura rushed across the field to greet the group that seemed to be just about done dealing with their wave of mosquitoes. Jura came to an abrupt stop, lowering his head to the ground so Hatori could visibly seen on top of his partner.
"'Sup! I'm late, but here to help!" The young boy slid down the back of Jura, stumbling as he reached the bottom and tumbling onto the ground with a grunt. Jura released a low growl in amusement, flicking his tail gently underneath Hatori's stomach to help him stand upright. The boy rubbed the back of his head awkwardly, smiling. "Thanks, Jura. Anyway!" He turned to face the group with his arms folded. "I'm Hatori! This big guy here is Jura." He rubbed the side of Jura's belly playfully, resulting in a low purring sound coming from the creature.
I wanted to write up a post while I'm at my friends place but the internet has been very on and off for me up here. Will hopefully write up a post for Marcus and Alice tomorrow.

Does @Demon Shinobi mind if I write Belial being with Alice the next day, helping with her office? I'm not sure of Vivian and Isshum would have agreed to help.
Victoria Winchester and Kieran Croft


Veronica's disdain for the hyper brunette that insisted on intruding upon her beloved personal space was interrupted by the Sundancer named Theo's glowing orb addressing the rest of the group. Kieran was too busy admiring the walking, talking skeleton man that was with the group to pay attention, but Veronica was known for being quite attentive to detail. She listened in with a furrowed brow, turning to her own orb when the yellow orb spoke about the other shrines.
"Four are needed to activate a shrine? I'm to assume this means we'll be splitting up eventually, correct?" The violet orb danced around Veronica, opening up into an interface that held her status and party information.
You will know all this in time! No need to be so analytical over it. We have a plan. Veromica wasn't happy with the answer, but she was satisfied with the interface that had been presented before her. It was a very detailed account of what she was capable of, which wasn't much at the time. Veronica stared up at the three moons while listening to the yellow orb inform them about how they would need to learn to survive in this world. The myriad lights from the three celestial bodies painted the landscape, causing Veronica to wonder just what they would encounter here in this world.

Meanwhile Kieran's fascination with the skeleton person had subsided, and his orb quickly fluttered around him in the hopes of reclaiming it before he found something else to distract himself with.
If it pleases you, I would like you to take comfort in the fact that I will be by your side for this entire journey. Know that if there is any ever information you need I am willing and able to help most of the time! The soft, politeness of the voice was quite comforting in contrast to the brutal yelling that Veronica had dished out on him not ten minutes ago.
"Thanks, I'll keep that in mind." Kieran smiled, but before he could put in another word the yellow orb proclaimed the presence of their first enemy. Kieran drew his sword, a little disappointed that he had to start with a wooden training sword.
I deeply apologise. At the moment you are too inexperienced to wield a proper sword. With time, you will acquire better gear that will improve your status significantly.

The desire to test out his new strength was more prominent than anything else, so his expectations not being met wasn't a very big issue for him right now. Drawing the wooden sword, Kieran took a stance and charged in after the first mosquito after Gaius. The Shadow Vanguard was much quicker than Kieran, and would reach the target before him. Yet this didn't stop him from grinning with determination and raising his blade above his head with a battle cry.

Veronica stood there and watched Kieran, annoyed at how he wasn't taking this seriously at all. Those monsters could kill them if they slipped up. Veronica had no weapon to fight with, but she wanted to do something to help.
You can, her orb spoke as if it read her mind, Your first spell, Storm Rose, has a guaranteed chance to slow down your target. Cast it now before Gaius, the one clad in shadows, reaches the beast. It will prevent the creature from dodging. Veronica scanned the situation, watching the one named Gaius practically soar through shadows to approach the beast. Smiling with determination, Veronica spun around on one foot and raised her hands high above her head. A strange power flowed through her, yet at the same time she felt as though she knew how to wield it. A magic circle encrypted with various runes and the symbol of a red rose materialised above her.
"Storm Rose!" Above the mosquito Gaius was charging, a similar magic circle appeared as thunder clouds rolled in from practically nowhere. The creature spotted the circle, but was too late to respond before a bolt of lightning with a violet hue surrounding it came crashing down upon it. The mosquito's legs buckled as it shook in pain. When the spell ended, rose petals floated gently around the creature to signify that they were being slowed by Veronica's magic. The mosquito would definitely be an easy target for Gaius and Kieran now.

Before Veronica could celebrate, a third mosquito floated down from above to land behind her. Turning around, the young woman gasped in shock as the beast began charging up an attack. The little orb flew in front of her to offer more advice.
You can stop this attack, girl! What are you doing? Veronica stood there in shock, almost wincing in fear as the creature raised it's large limbs above her. The creature is charging up one of its unique attacks. Your second spell, Silence, interrupts these attacks and prevents them from being cast. Upon hearing these words, a newfound confidence overcame Veronica as she realised she may have the upper hand in this battle. Holding her palm out in front of her, the same Magic Circle as before appeared.
"Be Silent!" The creature staggered for a moment when struck by a blast of purple mist, however it continued to charge its attack.
"What's going on?" Veronica's confidence faded quicker than it arrived, and the young woman staggered backwards and fell onto her back as the creature prepared to finish her. "He didn't stop his attack."
Oh no! Dammit! You're not strong enough yet, so Silence isn't guaranteed to always work. This is bad! Veronica could hear the fear in her orb's voice. Could this already be the end for her? The creatures limbs came crashing down at an insane momentum in an attempt to impale the young girl. Veronica screamed, her body frozen in shock. Her scream probably would have caught the attention of the allies, if not for the blood curdling roar that shook the earth. In a single moment, a large green flash crashed into the creature as it was about to kill Veronica, sending it tumbling away from the young girl as the large, serpentine beast began to wrestle with the mosquito.
"Are you alright?!" An unfamiliar, young voice called from behind Veronica. She sat there in the dirt, feeling the wind press against her skin. She was still alive.

Hatori Kokonoe and Jura


A young man with silver hair materialised into the empty shrine, the distance sounds of people chatting echoing through the mostly empty building. It was incoherent and distorted, coupled with the massive headache that Hatori had received when travelling to this new world. He stumbled for a while before keeling over and groaning in pain. Beside him, a sea green orb of light buzzed around frantically.
We're already late enough as it is! You don't have time for this. The orb floated quickly to every corner of the room, as if looking for something. Oh dear! Where has it gone? I thought it'd be here.

Hatori didn't even have the energy to ask what it is the orb was looking for. His stomach felt as if it were about to burst, and he couldn't shake this feeling of utter dread and loneliness from his mind. What was wrong? Was it a side effect of travelling across worlds? Somehow the answeer didn't feel that simple. Hatori's attention was brought to his new attire. Long, draping robes of white and pale green wrapped themselves elegantly around himself all the way to his ankles. His hair was covered in little beads and chimes that had been woven into them, dangling with an array of peaceful sounds every time he took a step. He held onto the wall for balance, making his way outside the temple for some fresh air. There were people talking, but he took no notice of them. He felt completely awful, and it took all of his energy to not break down and cry. His hands found their way to his belt, where the familiar touch of wood sent a shiver up his spine. He pulled the simple flute out from his side, staring at it in disbelief. He'd never seen this instrument in his life, nor did he know how to play it. Yet as he stared at it, he found himself tearing up. This was something very important to him, but he didn't know what.

Pressing the flute to his lips, Hatori played a sad melody. The notes came to him as if he'd known them his entire life. The music sent a sensation through his body that made it ache with pain. He ceased at once, tucking the flute away to avoid causing himself any more pain. He began to slide down the temple wall, too overcome by pain and sorrow to bother introducing himself. Then, out of nowhere, the same song he had just played echoed through the tree tops. The notes were rough, and came out more as growls. A creature of some sort was making them. Hatori stood in disbelief, wondering what was capable of such a thing. Then, a large serpentine dragon rose out from the bushed of the forest and made its way to Hatori.

His eyes widened; not out of fear, but of disbelief. It was all so simple. The reason he'd felt so empty, and why the flute had brought him sadness.
"Jura!" Hatori proclaimed as the great dragon rose up on its stomach, standing at a good nine feet tall. Hatori couldn't even imagine how tall he'd be if he could stand directly upright. The creatures large green scales were smooth and shiny, and molten fire dripped from its massive jaws like saliva. It's piercing red eyes were oddly comforting to Hatori. Without a moments thought, Hatori opened his arms to embrace the creature. Jura complied, lowering his head down so that he may gently coil himself around his friend. Hatori and Jura had never met before, but they had a strong bond. It was like magic.

You and Jura will grow powerful together with the bond you share. Be warned that it will not be easy. You will have to work twice as hard to reach your true powers, the both of you. At that moment, power didn't matter to Hatori. He felt whole again, and his usual, cheerful self had finally returned. Yet he could not celebrate so easily, as the battle with large mosquitoes began. A girl who looked a few years older than Hatori was in danger, a colossal mosquito threatening to snuff her out, Without a moments thought, Hatori and Jura began charging directly at the beast. Jura made it just in time, colliding straight with it and beginning to fight with the beast in one large, tangled mess of serpent and mosquito.
"Are you alright?" Hatori asked the girl, offering her a hand. She took it very quickly, and Hatori could still feel her shaking.
"Th-Thank you. I would have been done for if you didn't show up." The girl looked absolutely pale. It worried Hatori. Perhaps she'd bitten off more than she could chew by joining this adventure.
@Tancuras I live in Australia so our internet is not great. My friend also lives in a very old part of town so his internet struggles sometimes.
@Tancuras only 10% of it is playing. The other 90% is attempting to connect to their game. It took us nearly two and a half hours to get to The Witch of Hemwick together. :(
I'm at my friends house. Might get a post out sometime today or tomorrow
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