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@PaulHaynek@13org

Yang Bethlehem

Quickly moving through the town, Yang finally reached the entrance of the town and her eyes quickly moved to scan around for their query.

Movement caught at the corner of her eyes brought her full attention, seeing Nero struggling in the hands of the four Kikimora's. Looking at them, they look closely to birds, with the feathers and what not. If it wasn't for those, the clothes they wore would've passed completely as humans.

Approaching them slowly, Yang smiled and inclined her head to them.

"Good day, I see you're taking something that doesn't belong to you." She coyly smiled before doing a curtsy. "It would be much appreciated if you returned it to us."

"Haha! That's indeed a very good request." Yang laughed heartily at her polite declaration, it was such a nice thing. This meant that she can definitely get that fight which was cut off in the middle. "But alas, I'll have to decline your request."

"Besides, I'm feeling peckish since I was unable to stretch my legs against the Ushi-Oni." She licked her lips to wet it, moving into an offensive stance as she "Four of you, all at once?"

"There's no better meal for me." Yang grinned ferociously as she shuffled towards them, not changing her center of balance at all as she got closer in anticipation for a sudden strike. Any opening or opportunity shown, she'll strike in a flash as the two parties were in a tense standoff.

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@PaulHaynek@ShwiggityShwah@Rezod92

Ditzy Stoneclub

"Nice to meet ya!" Ditzy nodded eagerly even as the two converse on. "Ah, you also miss Magnus! He's a minotaur, but Magnus got stuff to do at home."

Sighing, Ditzy shoulders lowered at that, he missed Magnus and some of the other compatriots that came before him.

Then insect lady Kira showed up and that cheered him immensely as he waved his hand towards her.

Such mood however dissolved when he heard of kidnapping, Ozzy command was also furiously followed with his rigorous nods.

"Okay, Ditzy will find them and beat them up!" Ditzy proclaimed as he raised a fist in the air, still full of energy despite having a day full of activity.

He will follow Ozzy, Margaret and Kira's lead.

Sorry, I'm just tired for today.

I'll get one out on Monday.
@PaulHaynek@Rezod92@Stern Algorithm@13org

Yang Bethlehem

"That's too much of a high praise." Yang nodded with a smile at Vivian praise. She lucked out on the judges category and no one was too fussy about most of them containing mushroom, if they had been more strict, she doubted she could've won.

Still, a win's a win. Shrugging her shoulders at that she basked in the aftermath.

When asked on where Talia went, Yang looked around to find the cyclops. Come to think of it, she didn't notice her disappearance at all. A tinge of worry came before pushing it away, this was a festival after all. "I'm sure she'll be fine."

The moment those words left her mouth, multiple clacking sounds came around and her hair stood on end as her eyes was drawn to sounds of little objects before Talia words came to her ears.

Instinctively, Yang leapt away before thinking, just as thick black smoke erupted from the bombs that engulfed her comrades. It was only when the sounds of Nero and sounds of a scuffle happened that she took a deep breath, hold it and rushed back in.

It stung her eyes but she tried to reach for where Nero was, yet was unable find purchase as her hands futile grasp around for him. It wasn't until Kira blew the smoke away that Yang opened her eyes and realized Nero was gone.

Talia quickly gave them the rough summation and Yang smacked her hands together. "Ah, I knew I forgot something. The prize!"

Thinking on where would the Kikimora would go, Kira seized the initiative and went to get the members first. Leaving them behind and her quickly deciding.

"Alright then! We'll cut off her off as fast as possible. Those who are too slow, try to inform the guards or Rinas to be on the lookout and lock the port! They might try to leave from a boat if the entrance are closed." Yang decisively acted as she crouched low before sprinting forward like a comet, her legs finding purchase on a stool before leaping upwards on top of the buildings of Boreal port, it's short buildings and the dense area became the perfect foothold for her to jump from rooftop to rooftop.

Moving like a Kunoichi, she cut a straight path that allowed her to reach the town entrance in the shortest time possible. She can only pray that she made it in time.

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@ShwiggityShwah

Ditzy Stoneclub

Ditzy wandered around the town, feeling like he was in the clouds as he wondered what else fun things he can find or see in this place. The strength competition was the best! He also proved that he was the strongest, or at least, one of the strongest.

Picking a random direction, he moved and shuffled about until he saw a familiar face.

It was the harpy boy, alongside another...harpy owl girl? Were they friends?

Ditzy approached the two steadily, not wanting to take a fall to the ground. It seemed like Ozzy didn't notice him but the owl girl certainly did. Only when he was close enough did he greeted Ozzy.

"Heya Ozzy!" Ditzy raised his hand in excitement, surprising the latter as he turned around to face Ditzy. "Did Ozzy win the smartest competition?"

Now that he was close enough, only did the Owl girl noted Ditzy bigger size, muscle mass, and flat chest. Finally realizing that he wasn't a particularly tall goblin but a hobgoblin due to the mismatched horns. One that was a male despite wearing the traditional goblin garbs of short pants and cloth covering his chest.

The Owl Mage, after seeing the miracle that was Ozzy, now saw another impossibility of a male monster.

"Oh, is Owl girl your friend?" Ditzy turned his attention to the Owl Mage, extending a hand and smile for a handshake. "I'm Ditzy Stoneclub!"

"Also, did Ozzy see the rest of the guild?" He then changed the topic as he asked Ozzy. "Ditzy wanted to see Freyr beat the arrow competition. Freyr shot an apple that someone was holding on their chest before without injuring him, so Freyr definitely should be the best!"

I will be posting this friday or saturday, busy week.
@PaulHaynek@13org@Stern Algorithm@Rezod92

Yang Bethlehem

"Heh, I could help with chopping some of the ingredients." Yang offered as she stepped next to Nero to help him ease the cooking process. Also helping out cooking the vegetables though she kept a distance away from the meat.

Once that was done, Yang took a short break as she sat to the side. That's when she spotted the Altissima sisters and Neil. She waved at them briefly with a smile, drawing attention to them.

"Hey! You missed the entire cooking competition." Yang pointed herself proudly with a thumb and grinned. "I won, obviously."

"But I was so close to getting another fight. That was a shame." She sighed disappointedly and waved her hand at that.

"Right, before I forget. This man here is Sir Nero, he was the person who I challenge the previous. He's pretty strong." Yang introduced Nero to the group before doing the same. "Here are my guildmates, Kira, Ada the mysterious beast, The Altissima sister, and Neil."

"Also, if you're still hungry, I can make some food for you." Yang stood back up and got her apron back again, gesturing at the leftover items left for her side. She can still make the vegetable ramen and fried dumplings easily, firing up the kitchen, reheating the soup, making the noodles.

It took a moment but Yang was done with it, handing the vegetarian ramen and fried dumplings to the trio.

"Here, eat up."
@13org@PaulHaynek@Rezod92

Yang Bethlehem

Yang blood rushed to her and was readied for a long hard fight but just as quickly, someone else took the initiative as a blur passed between them. Leaving a steak in the Ushi-Oni mouth as Yang turned to see Nero bailing them out as he offered to make more food for the former. Seeing the fire Ushi-Oni then moving and following Nero along as Yang was still readied in her stance, left her feeling disappointed.

Sighing and standing up, Yang placed both hands on her hips as she looked at both Ada and Kira. "Well, that's unexpected. And I was just getting into it..."

As Nero came and explained himself, Yang did felt a little bad and embarrassed at herself. It was true that it'll certainly be a spectacle that might draw the fight to others, it seems she overstepped herself again. This was not her old temple where fights and duels happen on a regular basis.

"Thank you for the assistance then." She bowed her head to Nero, though hearing Nero other comment had her keeping quiet. Especially on Kira's...hygiene. She can't help but agree with him.

Seeing Ada sniffing and then getting excited from the body language, Yang patted Ada's head and looked at Nero. "Do you mind if you make some for her? I'm not allowed to cook nor consumed meat."

At that, Yang had a niggling thought that they forgot something.

Oh well, if it's important, it'll come again. Yang shrugged her shoulders, she had fun at this competition and that's what mattered more to her anyways.

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@PaulHaynek

Ditzy Stoneclub

Ditzy tilted his head to the side as he wondered what Ian meant and looked upwards to the skies.

"Oh, didn't realize," Ditzy said, it must be true since Ian said it was true. It simply didn't come to his mind at the time. Much to the confusion of others who overheard their conversation.

Still, Ditzy had fun as he arm-wrestled both of his new-found friend, losing and winning several times. It was great fun! He was able to use most of his strength and not worry about anything.

Then when more people join in, Ditzy played along and after awhile, fatigue finally caught up to him as he lost a few times but Ditzy took it in good stride.

Sadly, it had to end as the minotaur talked to him as she accompanied the Jinko.

"It was fun! Let's play some other time again!" Ditzy pulled the minotaur into a tight hug, arm wrapping around her waist as he barely reached her chest. Then he did the same to the tiger girl. "You too, there's a girl named Yang in our place! I think you'll like her!"

With that, Ditzy waved goodbye to them as he moved around the festival. Wanting to meet and see new friends.

That was Ian arrived, handing him a token that seemed like a man with a large helmet and beard. He then said to use it when the guild's in a pinch and in contact with really bearded people. Ditzy didn't really get it but he nodded, perhaps they owe them a payment with this and want it returned? "Okay."

Nothing else to do, Ditzy wondered if there was any of his kind here as he made around the place. Letting his sense of direction taking him to wherever he pleased. Otherwise he can just find Freyr and Haley.
@PaulHaynek@13org@Rezod92

Yang Bethlehem

She let out a sigh of relief when the reception of the crowd that tried her food was one of cheer, slowly turning into one of confidence at least for her. Since she prepared those quite often at the temple with the other students, it comes easily to her.

During this time, she tried what she can, sadly she couldn't enjoy Nero meat. Declining to eat it and only was able to eat the side dishes. Even the birdlike maid was pretty good as well with her dish.

But tasting the Ushi-Oni dish, with some hesitancy at first, it gave her nostalgic memories of her home. It has been a long time and having some of it brought back that feeling.

"I like this." She said and praised to the Ushi-Oni even as the competition went on.

To Yang's surprise, she won and it took her a moment to process it.

"Oh, thanks!" Yang bowed to everyone as she took it humbly.

Though one seemed to disagree, which had her rubbing the back of her head when she heard the Ushi-Oni accusation. "Well...I definitely would have voted for you though-"

That wasn't a lie either, Yang was genuinely impressed that an Ushi-Oni of all monster girl, was able to cook such a normal and delicious, to her standards at least, meal. Most had little to no patience and usually prefer more simpler way of cooking.

The moment Ushi-Oni made her declaration, Yang's eyebrows rose before a large Chesire grin graced her face.

Seeing Ada and Kira coming to her side so quickly in her defense was touching, Yang moved forward as she patted Ada back to clam her down before turning to Kira. "Kira, don't bother. When an Ushi-Oni sets her mind on something, it's impossible to budge them away from it. I was already expecting this to happen anyways. Please guide Ada to the side and make sure that she doesn't gets involve."

"Don't worry, I'm just going to play with the Ushi-Oni for awhile." Yang knelt down and slowly pat Ada head before holding her by the cheeks, smiling without showing her teeth. "Go follow Kira, alright. It's gonna be fine."

Then just as quickly, she removed the apron and like a switch, she went from the calm monk to an expert and disciple of the White Tiger temple, the air changing around her as she stepped forward to the Ushi-Oni. Entering into a nimble and loose stance with a smile that suited a monster girl more than anything.

"Come on then! I need a good exercise to burn up the food I just eaten!" Yang gestured to the Ushi-Oni, heart racing fast from both excitement and fear. An Ushi-Oni was a threat that calls for demon extermination squads and here she was, going at it alone.

Yet this was merely one obstacle to reach the pinnacle and closer to her master one day.

Good thing that most of her attacks were blunt force and not sharp weapons, getting blood on her will be disastrous and this place didn't need two Ushi-Oni's rampaging the area.

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Ditzy Stoneclub

When the other Ian asked what guild, Ditzy tilted his head at that and answered him.

"The guild obviously!" He smiled and answered the obvious, not realizing the answer didn't help at all. His reply, however, had everyone else realized just who was the fake Ian was.

Nevertheless, Ditzy grip was firmly on him and despite the light touch, it felt impossible to move away.

Then with a flick of his wrist, a smoke bomb slammed into the ground. The sound, scent, and smoke scared Ditzy, the latter letting go of the fake Ian and covered his ears at the sudden loud noise right in front of him.

Made worse was the smoke got into Ditzy lungs, causing him to choke and cough as the taste felt awful in his mouth. His nose, particularly sensitive, clogged immediately and eyes closed at that.

It took a moment before Ditzy recovered and open his tear-filled eyes, seeing that the fake Ian was caught by the minotaur and tiger girl.

"That was mean!" He said before coughing.

Hearing what the fake Ian planned to do, that just made Ditzy pouted in anger.

"Joke not funny." Ditzy curtly said with a frown as he turned to the real Ian. "You decide punishment."

Once that was done, Ditzy turned to the minotaur and tiger girl. The competition was ruined but at least they can still play a bit.

"Want to play again to see who's strongest? We can arm-wrestle!" Ditzy eagerly changed the topic once they're together, turning to the Jinko first. "Ditzy hit bell higher than minotaur! So Ditzy wanna see if Ditzy is stronger!"
Sorry, my bad for posting late.

Did you know that the cooking part took less time for me to plan/write out than it was trying to figure a way for Ditzy to find the culprit IC?
@Rezod92@13org@PaulHaynek


Yang Bethlehem


Since she can't consume or handle meat, it was to be a vegetarian ramen but doesn't mean it can't be filling or tasty.

Moving quickly, she first boiled some spinach for the base of her soup. It'll be fast and allowed her to proceed to the next step in the meantime. In tandem, she sifted the flour and prepared cold water for the next step.

Since there isn't miso, I'll have to use root vegetable like potatoes. Yang beamed, her hands swiftly chopping the potatoes into small pieces that'll melt when met with high heat. Something she counted on in order to make it thick without losing depth. She also went ahead to cut and skin other vegetables like celery, onions, carrots and fennel.

I had boiled those vegetables in my travel and they aren't half-bad. With a smile, she placed another pot of water on boil, one meant purely for the noodles.

Yang switched her attention to the spinach, scooping, draining and then blanching it in one swift motion. Followed by her putting all the vegetable she cut up into the same pot and she closed the lid

Back to the spinach, she quickly took it out into a new bowl and grind the soft spinach down with a wooden spatula. With her strength and speed, it was soon reduced to a smooth consistency. Taking the paste to the mound of flour, she mixed the water into the center before following it up with the spinach.

Alternating between mixing and pouring, she soon had a ball of green dough. Working it several more times, Yang begun the arduous process of turning it into noodles.

Rolling, then pulling one end and then folding the two, she continued on carefully and applied a liberal use of flour to prevent it from sticking to one another. She was not a master noodle maker who could do this process much faster and with better technique, so she stuck to the simple method instead.

Nevertheless, once it was thin and long enough, Yang bundle it up, cut the end tails with a flick of her wrist and left it aside for now. She then turned to the mushrooms available and pick the biggest one she could find.

Slicing it horizontally, she planned to use it as meat substitute, a pan and quick frying it, the mushroom turned brown and soft. All that's left is the assembly.

Looking up at the rest of the competitors, she was neck to neck with them. Seems like they're getting ready for another dish, that had her furrow her brows as she figured another dish but that answer was obvious, what better accompaniment to go than fried dumplings?

Yang then heard someone cheering for her and true enough, it was Kira alongside Ada and Talia. Seems like the former never tried ramen before. That had her focus sharpened more, she can't let someone's first experience to go bad and more so when it's their famous local regional dish.

"Haha! Of course!" She replied with a thumbs up, then get set to the next dish. She idly looked for some chili oil and to her surprise, they had those.

Saves me some time. Yang would be taking more time if they didn't had that, not to mention no dumpling was complete without some chili oil for dipping.

Taking the flour, she quickly made some basic dough and let it sit. The most important was the content of the dumplings, this time opting for oyster mushrooms instead of the button mushroom that she used for the soup. She needed it to be soft as she shredded it, then did the same to the leftover vegetables that she used for the soup.

Once it was all chopped up, she moved and stir-fry it to softness, using hot roaring flames to cook out the additional water while adding some seasoning and spices like garlic, chives, pepper and salt.

Then swiftly, she took it out and left it to slowly cool down while she cut the dough into small pieces, roll it into small circle shapes then scooping the fried vegetables into it. Only then, did she started to fry the dough on top of a hot pan until it's golden brown.

It was in that time, she move to finish the assembly of her dish, by dipping the noodles into the hot water, taking it out and cooling it before placing the vegetable soup stock, fried mushroom and ramen together. All the while, her dumplings was cooking and retaining the juices, it'll taste much sweeter but also kept the crisp refreshing feeling of vegetables and mimicking the consistency of meat.

Once done, she finally presented her dish. It wasn't grand but it was a spectacle during the preparation, made even more impressive with her speed and strength.

Green Ramen noodles, vegetable potato soup, and mushroom slices. Fried dumpling with oyster mushroom, vegetable filling and chili oil.

Though it was only a cold water of realization as she was presenting her dish, that it was two of the same if not, similar dishes.

I should've gone for a chawan-mushi instead.

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Ditzy Stoneclub

The minotaur gave a cheeky reply, prompting Ditzy to nod at that with a grin as Tiger lady shook his hand back. A brief grasp told him that she was indeed, strong.

That made Ditzy happy, he wanted to play with them even more now.

As the competition was underway, Ditzy looked at the minotaur going first. The loud echoing bang and pull seemed promising but the puck didn't went up by that much, not even the halfway mark.

That had Ditzy tilting his head in confusion and wondering what was going on though the hammer hitting the minotaur back in the head had him giggling at the misfortune.

Then it was the Tiger girl turn and Ditzy cheered for her, wondering how well she would do.

Seeing the opposite of how things was done made Ditzy looked with interest, it was very similar to how his dad or Yang beat things up.

All that thought and introspection came to a halt when she only managed to hit slightly higher than the minotaur though. Now, Ditzy was actively rubbing the back of his head and wondering if it was broken.

No matter! I'll beat it so hard until it goes back to right!

That stoke a fire in him as Ditzy took his place, taking the hammer and resting it on his shoulder. Ditzy stance was similar to how a person would chop wood, and true enough, Ditzy slowly raised the hammer above his head.

Letting a breathe out, his entire body relaxed, and mind cleared. Ditzy then brought it down like how he would bring his own sandbag down with full force.

The hammer was already suffering under Ditzy tight grip, under the speed and strength, it bend like rubber for a moment before the head of it met the tower.

Despite the impact, it seemed like Ditzy just passed the minotaur and beneath the Jinko. Yet, instead of being dissuaded, Ditzy only turned to the minotaur with a victory sign.

"I'm stronger!" Ditzy grinned at her innocently and mischievously.

That's when the commotion happen and another Ian North came, Ditzy looked back and forth between the two as he wondered if Ian had a twin brother. They seemed like they hate each other.

On being asked on how to tell the two apart, Ditzy lifted his nose first to identify the smell but they both smelled the same.

It took a longer moment before he walked between them.

"Ditzy know! Come closer!" Ditzy then waved the two to come close enough that he could get a hold on both of them without them escaping.

"Ian came for job before, tell Ditzy who's the member of guild!"

A simple question until the real one would realize that it was Ditzy they're talking too. Name alone would not do and description would be needed.

(Should the fake tries to escape)

If that doesn't works, Ditzy had a grip on both of them and would simply slammed both of them into each other, knocking both out and for Bart to solve since he knows the people best.

Sorry, I'll put a reply up soon before Sunday ends.
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