Guardian Angel Haruki

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

Sylvia would jump a bit when Andras and Ferric started shouting to each other about something. Sylvia quite honestly enjoyed the peace for now. She had a feeling it wasn't going to last, so might as well enjoy it. She looked to the ocean and at the thought of sailing to Gransys instead, she shook her head. The journey on land was worth it. If they had taken a ship, she and Pylia would never have met Shortfang, Buddy, Ferric, Mica, Andras, Elena, Andrews, and the other friends they met along the way. Besides, at this point, she would not be surprised if there were sea monsters they would have to contend with if they took a ship there.

She looked to see Pylia wake up from her nap. She answered Pylia as she washed her face, "Nothing happened. It's been pretty peaceful so far,"

Remembering what Buddy said last night, she decided that she might as well talk to Pylia while she had the chance. She asked Pylia, "Hey, Pylia, can we talk? ...About last night, I mean,"

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

Sylvia was disappointed with how her omelettes turned out. Maybe omelettes were a little too complicated for a quick breakfast for now...
Before she could even warn Shortfang that the omelette was burnt, he already scarfed it down. The runny omelettes weren't exactly great either. When Andras made his comment, she chuckled hesitantly and apologized, "Sorry. I messed up on the cooking here," She gave a grateful smile to Ferric when he gave his encouraging comment. She too added salt onto her omelette.

Soon enough they killed the fire and they were on their way to Gransys. Only five hours away...they were five hours away until they reached the city and she could deliver Chief Arduo's message to Duke Erod.

She looked to Shortfang when he said that he was going to look for danger through Syfr's eyes, and she nodded when he asked to shake him if there was danger. She looked back to Pylia and noticed that she had curled back up and fallen asleep.

Sylvia couldn't help but wonder if she had scared Pylia to the point that she couldn't sleep...or was it the red smoke creature? Either way, she decided to let Pylia rest while the group continued on. While Sylvia traveled with the group, she kept an eye out on the immediate surroundings, ready to shake Shortfang if there was any sign of trouble or danger coming.

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

Uh oh...
6

Probably anything but omelette! XD

Keratia: Tales of the Arisen One

When Buddy mentioned that the skills she listed were useful, she asked with a tilt of her head, "You think so?" She honestly thought the skills she had were underwhelming in comparison to everyone else here. Pylia's ability to conjure up healing good berries and make healing potions are certainly much more impressive in Sylvia's opinion.

She listened as he talked about his own abilities before and the abilities he has now. She had to admit, that was quite a quandary. The memories she saw when she put on the ring implied that he had always been heavy hitter, she thought, but the memory where she learned the Satyr Stance definitely was different. Was Buddy really a monk in the past...?

When he made his joke, she couldn't help but laugh a bit, despite the monotonous tone. She joked back, "I might be too busy cooking to do any bouncing,"

Soon enough, Shortfang's watch ended, along with the last watch and the sun rose. She smiled at his offer and she answered, "That would be great, thank you! I can wake up and start the prep work for breakfast in the meantime," She then headed towards her body and woke herself up. Once she was up, she she would start prepping for breakfast by slicing vegetables and scrambling eggs. She planned on making omelettes for breakfast this morning.

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Sylvia was quiet after hearing his answer at first, before she shrugged, “Okay. Just know that you are free to use the journal as your voice, as much or as little as you like. We can always buy another journal if you fill those pages,”

She was quiet as she remained on watch. She had to admit that Shortfang’s skills in making the bolts was impressive. She kept an eye on the distance when she heard the wolves in the distance. When Buddy asked his question, she had to think about her answer for a moment.

“Well...Off the top of my head, I can cook and play the flute. I can talk to people if I have to, but I would not say I’m charismatic enough to sway crowds. I am pretty good at hiding and being quiet. I’m pretty good at noticing small details. I can pick up on people’s body language and general context to guess what they’re thinking. Oh! And I do have a little experience with gymnastics, but that was quite a while, and I quit learning it. Plus, I haven’t really needed gymnastics here so far...”

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Sylvia shrugged and she answered “I think as long as you’re with me, and don’t show any sign of hostility, I don’t think the guards will mind you too much. They might be surprised, sure, but they probably won’t do anything if you’re not a threat,” She then remembered how Shortfang was accused just because he was a kobold, and she added with dread, “I just hope we don’t encounter any jerks who preemptively judge people by race,”

She watched as Shortfang took over and she noticed how Buddy answered as though he was talking normally, only for it to go unheard by Shortfang. She commented after Shortfang went to make more bolts, “Huh...He really didn’t hear you,” She then asked Buddy, “You can use the journal to give him that answer if you’d like? I can keep watch while you write,”

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Sylvia nodded at his first question and answered, “I think so...I heard that one hadn’t been seen in sixty years,” She listened as Buddy spoke out loud, and she raised an eyebrow when she noticed he seemed to be hiding something.

....Was...he scared too? She couldn’t blame him if he was. She answered him, “It was terrifying to see, and that was just the vision. What’s even scarier about it, was that a magic item confirmed that it wasn’t just a dream. The dragon was actually flying across the ocean when I had the vision,” She silently agreed when he said that they’ll have to see what part she would play in all of this.

She watched Elena leave around the corner, and she turned her attention back to Buddy when he made his suggestion. She laughed a bit and answered, “Good idea, Bud. Wouldn’t want to offend the Duke, huh? Hopefully there’ll be a place we can bathe in Gransys,”

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Sylvia listened as he spoke. He was right...In some way, she had been guided to her friends thus far, and she had been able to meet mostly good people. The exceptions were the Iron Hammer Bandits. She couldn't help but blush a bit when he mentioned that he thinks that he will be a heroic person so long as he is around her. Wasn't it a little too much credit to her? She smiled when he mentioned that he wants to make sure that she doesn't fall to the temptations of darkness and she has the strength to do good. She told him, "Thank you, Buddy. That kind of help will be...well, very helpful,"

She then looked up towards the sky as well, and she commented, "I don't think my journey will be an easy one though..." She then looked to Buddy and she told him, "I think I should mention...Before Pylia and I met you and Shortfang...I had a vision...about a black dragon. It's out and about with its own horde of monsters. I've warned the first village I was in, Cassari, and I was asked to ask Duke Erod Blackbane to send warriors to protect the village. I'm also hoping to learn about the Black Dragon's weaknesses from him, since he's apparently fought a black dragon before,"

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Sylvia nodded at his answer and explanation. When he said he’ll come to her for possession she answered, “Alright,”

After he answered she went back to keeping watch. She turned her attention back to Buddy somewhat surprised by his question. She took a minute to think over her answer. She chuckled and answered, “Believe it or not, Buddy, but I’ve only known them for a few days as well,” She then started, “I met Pylia first. At first she seemed pretty harsh and she was pretty wary of everyone around her and their intentions,”

She then commented to herself, “She might still be suspicious of others now,” before she continued,

“But, I got to learn about her. There’s no doubt she’s a good person. She just wanted a friend and to do good in the world. I’d like to think we’re close friends, but I wouldn’t be surprised if she thought otherwise, especially after what just happened...”

She continued, “Then we met Ferric and Mica. Ferric is definitely selfless, and he would fight for Mica if he had to. There’s no doubt he’s strong. Especially after seeing how he got rid of a hobgoblin. Then, we met Shortfang. I’ll admit that I don’t know anything about kobolds, but when I first met him, he had been imprisoned because another adventurer falsely accused him of stealing her stuff. The fact that he wasn’t hostile despite the circumstances is a good indicator that he’s a good person, just misunderstood just because he’s a kobold. He waited while I proved his innocence. He probably would have gotten himself out if he had his stuff though...”

“As for Andras, Elena, and Andrews...I just hope for the best for them from now on. The bandits killed the mother and wife of the family right before we met you,”

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Sylvia nodded in agreement and she answered Buddy, appreciative of his advice and still guilty over her decisions, "I won't. I just...was trying to think ahead I guess. If I ever get separated from you guys and needed to communicate to you in Astral Form...I'll be sure to talk to her tomorrow,"

She then perked up at the mention that the distress had awakened another memory. However, at the mention that it wasn't a good memory, she became a little more cautious. She asked Buddy, with that caution showing, "Do you want me to possess you and draw out that memory? I can understand if you don't want me to, but...if you want to remember, I'm willing to help out..."