Koine was currently busy examining various scrolls in her office, located in the second floor of the Huobi Bank. There was much work to do, and many ideas to generate for the bank's net business ventures. Setting down a scroll, Koine sighed. She got up from her chair to have a stretch, then walked over to the nearby window. The sun shined brightly, illuminating the room and the land around the building. Since the Loong were formed, they gathered together and turned a small town called Yingbi into a sprawling empire called the Qian Empire. There were a few bumps along the way, particularly with the discoveries of humans and Arachne which led to a few scuffles, but they were eventually integrated into the Qian Empire. Relations between the three races were mixed. The Loong got along surprisingly well with the Arachne, but generally saw the humans as an inferior species. The humans did not take kindly to their status in the Qian Empire, but there was currently little they could do. The Arachne took to humans better, though perhaps it was because they were an all-female species and instinctively caught males for reproductive purposes. Human males were a particular favorite, though any humanoid species that appeared similar would also suffice for them.
In the distance, there were some Loong and human ranchers leading along some pigs and milking cows. In another place, an old Loong was busy haggling with a young Arachne over the price of a bag of apples. And in yet another, a group of humans were having a shouting match against a Loong restaurant owner for refusing them service due to them being humans. All in all, the city was relatively peaceful, which Koine appreciated. Returning to her desk, Koine reached over and picked up a coin. It was one of the first few gold coins she had made, still molded with its original design. Perhaps someone would care to pay a fortune for it, but she kept it as a memento to remind herself of her beginning. She then flipped the coin, wondering which side it would land on. Just as she caught it in her palm, a knock sounded at the door.
"Enter," Koine said, and a Loong man walked inside, carrying a couple scrolls. Koine recognized him as one of her secretaries. "Madam, here are the invoices you requested," he reported, handing over the scrolls. "Thank you, Chen. Dismissed," Koine responded. As Chen turned around to leave, Koine suddenly added, "No wait. I need someone to bounce ideas off of right now, and you'll have to do." Chen was dumbstruck for a moment before replying, "Um, y-yes, madam."
"How are the clients?" Koine asked.
"Well, between certain individuals in the Ossurman Empire, as well as-"
"How much of the loans have been paid back as of today?"
"I... I believe only-"
"Are our currency supplies well stocked?"
"Um, there's-"
"News on the different departments? How about their project evaluations? Was that Rusty Industries advance declined, or was it Samson's?"
"I-I don't think-"
"Everything's come together now!" Koine exclaimed. With a wave of her hand, she added, "Thank you, Chen, you've been a great help. Dismissed."
Chen stared blankly at Koine for a second, dumbfounded, before snapping out of it. He bowed his head and soon left, shutting the door behind him. Koine placed the scrolls on the proper shelf, then took a quill and some parchment. Notes and drafts had to be taken for the her next business propositions.
Koine has created and is managing a bank called the Huobi Bank. It is located in capital city of Yingbe, located in the Qian Empire. The empire is in the Loong Forests and is comprised of Loong, Arachne, and humans. Koine watches as the citizens go about their lives, then gets back to work. Koine then hassles with some Loong secretary for a bit before sending him along his way.
The day was gentle on the plains - the Su’une warmed softly, and the summer rain caressed the skin like a cozy embrace. The grass grew tall this time of year, and on an otherwise empty plain largely devoid of grazing life for the time being, it saw no reason not to. For the life that did exist, the grass provided some nice hiding spots to stay out of sight from any prying eyes. One such little creature was, in fact, little Ossurman, who had crawled away from his mother-father while they rested under a mango tree. The little boy was an adventurous soul, and did not shy away from the mud caking his hands and knees as he wormed his way through the grass, eager to explore the world.
The little boy crawled for almost an hour without pause, the divine nutrients in his daily meals strengthening him beyond what a normal human baby should be capable of. He crawled over stone and under tree, until he finally reached an opening in the grass, one where he could spy down into a deep ravine, which, too, was slowly growing together again thanks to the newly erected Clan Pillar.
“Goo,” he said into the deep.
“‘Goo’ indeed, little one,” said a voice from behind as Ossurman was picked up by his waist. Though he struggled, there wasn’t much the baby could do against this adversary. Cradling him in her arms, Koine looked down at the baby as she tickled his belly, inciting some quiet squirming. She had come to this part of the land to find potential sites of future development, but she instead found something much more interesting. A baby wandering around without any clear parental supervision was one thing, but Koine could sense that this one was of a direct divine line. Koine was always aware that there were other divine entities, but this was the first time she had actual proof of it. “I don’t suppose you could tell me where your parents are, now could you?” Koine asked Ossurman, using the tone of voice for babies.
Whether or not he could answer, it was a rhetorical question. The little Ossurman was clearly too young to speak. The only course of action she had was to locate his parental figures and ask for compensation. Koine was no tracker, but the trail of a baby wasn’t too hard to spot and she began following it back to its source. While doing so, Koine held up a hand and began flipping a gold coin over her fingers for Ossurman’s amusement. The baby eyed the gold with saucer-like eyes, chubby hands waving at them clumsily in bumbling attempts to catch them. Slimy spit bubbled at his lips and he unleashed another, “Gooh!” It was unclear if he was answering Koine’s question or not.
The trip was a long one, but Koine did her best to keep Ossurman occupied, from telling a story to trying to teach him basic arithmetic. Eventually, Koine made her way to a mango tree where there was a being with more than the standard amount of arms resting underneath it. Judging from the godly aura radiating from it, Koine believed she had found the divine parent irresponsible enough to let their offspring wander off into the middle of nowhere. “Hello there,” Koine greeted it. “I believe this child is yours.”
The many-armed god stirred to life, blinking in a sleepy daze. “Wuh..?” Then they sat up, revealing their large, swollen belly. A groggy hand scratched their hair at the roots and their eyes suddenly flared up in realisation. They rocketed to their feet, albeit their balance was somewhat off, and summoned forth a myriad of sabres. ”My son! You thieving fiend! Unhand him at once and deliver him here, or your body shall be split into a thousand parts and sown across the land like bloody grain!”
Koine’s eyes widened in mild surprise for a second at their sudden aggression, then sighed in disappointment. She waved her hand across, transforming the sabres into gold and silver coins. “That’s not a nice example to be showing to your child, now is it?” Koine asked, smiling. “How about we have a nice calm discussion, like how this child was about to fall down a ravine?” Holding Ossurman up to eye level, Koine added, “Do make sure to keep an eye on him next time. I traveled more than an hour to get here.”
”HMPH!” A pair of arms shot out to snatch the child from Koine’s arms. ”Don’t you tell me how to raise my boy. I happen to be the expert on raising children. I am, after all, Chakravarti, the parent of parents! And this child, as you so crudely referred to my son, is none other than the Ossurman vur Chakravarti, first of his name and emperor of these lands. You owe him and me some respect, you, you…” The many armed god seemed to briefly allow their eyes to affix to the rings of silver and jewelrious stones about her figure, and their face visibly lost its animosity bit by bit as the eyes caught more and more signs of wealth in and about Koine’s form. In a completely different tone, they said softly, ”Well, he~llo, o muse of exotics - what brings you here to these distant parts?”
Koine continued to smile, her business face fully on. “I’m glad you asked, Chakravarti,” she said. “I am currently searching for profitable business ventures, scouring the lands for optimal trade routes and potential customers. I have not found much success in this task, which is to be expected for a ruined world such as this. However, I believe you and Emperor Ossurman are quite the find. I see profit in both our futures, and my eyes don’t lie when it comes to good business.”
“My terms are very simple,” Koine continued. “There is a race of draconic humanoids whom I call the Loong. Should they come to these lands, I expect them to receive safe passage and first priority in trade agreements. In return, you will receive profitable wares, ranging from basic necessities to luxury goods not found anywhere else. Do we have a deal?”
The many-armed god pursed their lips. ”O-ho~! A lady of quality; a woman of wealth! What deals; what proposals!” They cast aloft two hands and cupped one thoughtfully under their chin. ”Your offer is most enticing, silver-ringed one, but I cannot simply avoid making a counteroffer - one that is worth much, much more than both mortal affairs and profitable goods.” They smiled and reached out a hand. ”Are you interested?”
“Of course I am,” Koine agreed. “That is Business 101, and I’d be disappointed if you didn’t.” She then held up a hand before adding, “But before I take your hand, I simply must hear this offer of yours. If you can truly offer what you promise, then I don’t wish to miss it.”
”Why, of course!” The many-armed god did a pirouette, kicking out a leg with surprising agility in spite of their pregnancy. They knelt down with the risen knee dodging the curvature of their belly and sent five arms out like the rays of the sun, two hugging Ossurman to their chest and the last extending forward with an inviting open palm. ”Oh, most beautiful and affluent lady from distant lands - would you do me, Chakravarti vur Chakravarti, the honour of becoming my wife?”
Koine gingerly placed her fingers on Chakravarti’s and answered, “I’m honored you would ask this of me, and perhaps under different circumstances I would have accepted. However, this offer would restrict my actions too much to realize my plans for the future. I do apologize, for I must decline your proposal.” With that said, Koine let her fingertips slide away from theirs, her smile turning apologetic.
The many-armed god recoiled as though struck by an arrow to the chest. They feigned a violent cough and keeled over onto all sixes, breathing as though choked. ”Alas, what directness! I am wounded! Second proposal in a row, no less!” They rolled onto their back and two hands lifted Ossurman up over their face. ”Am I losing my touch, o son of mine? Have I grown fat and ugly with pregnancy?”
Koine chuckled as she knelt down near Chakravarti. “I do hope this won’t affect our business relationship,” she said. “Speaking of which, as for my previous offer, are you ready to discuss it or shall I return at a later time?”
”Leave me alone,” wept the god and rubbed away tears with four hands. ”Can you not see I am in mourning? That I am heartbroken? Alas, nothing can dyke this deluge in my spirit; what remedy can cure this wound to the soul?” A fist pierced the sky. ”Fate, how cruel must you be?!”
Koine knelt in place for a few more seconds, staring at Chakravarti, then decided there was nothing more to gain by staying here. Standing back up, Koine said, “Then I bid you farewell, Chakravarti and Emperor Ossurman.” Then she began to wander off, intending to continue surveying the land as her original goal.
Oss is out adventuring on his baby own when he runs (or crawls) into Koine. Koine wonders just how a baby got this far away on its own. She thus takes him back to where he came from, finding a sleeping Chak under a tree. She wakes them up and tells them to take better care of their kid, at which point Chak flips out and goes full Karen on her. They continue until they see how richly Koine is dressed, at which point they grow a lot softer on the insults and instead start flirting. Koine offers them a deal: Chak lets Loong settle Chak’s clay and Koine will give free stuff. Chak offers instead their hands in marriage. When Koine declines, Chak is heartbroken, and the fate of the deal seems to be null and void. Well, at least the free stuff is.
Domain: Business There is much to learn about business. Whether dealing with high-class society or the roughest of ruffians, etiquette is very important, as learning how to interact with others increases your chances for success at a business opportunity. Lead your would-be consumers with the right suggestions and recommendations to convince them that your products are right for them. By using the right etiquette with the right people, you can create a reputation and prove your business is trustworthy. After all, people will not do business with you if there is no trust. Finally, all businesses start on an idea. You must know what the public is willing to spend their money on, and you must be ahead of the competition if you wish to succeed. Because at the end of the day, you need to make a profit, and no business can sustain itself without generating profit.
Koine herself possesses a myriad of facades to work with, and will choose whoever is best suited to converse with others. She also possesses the ability to detect the potential profitability and reputability of those in her presence. Finally, she can also influence others to be more inclined to accept business proposals, though she can only influence what is already there. If people aren't interested even after trying to convince them, then there is nothing she can do.
Another quiet day in the shop. For some people, that might be a blessing, but for me, it's a curse. Business has been slow lately, and I don't know why. I've tried adding new paintings and hiring an extra person to attract more people, but no one seems interested. I'll be hitting the red soon, and I'd rather keep my shop open. But how?
A small jingle sounded from the bell as the door opened. Turning my head towards the door, I saw a beautiful woman come in, walking gracefully toward the pub table and taking a seat. "Welcome, ma'am, what would you like to order?"
"I'll have the tuna and a small amount of ale, please." "Coming right up!" I was glad to finally have a customer again, and hopefully she wouldn't be the last. As I prepared the ingredients, she looked around the restaurant. Probably thinking it was a sad place, and with no other customers, I was willing to agree. I quickly whipped up her meal and served it to her. "Your tuna and ale, ma'am." She only took small bites, and sipped the ale sparingly as she quietly ate. I had just turned away to clean up my work station when she said, "This is a nice place."
"Hmm?" "A good location, with plenty of foot traffic. And the decor is pleasing to the eye. It's not bad." "Um, th-thank you-" "I didn't say it was good, though. Only adequate, and now I see why there's no one else here." "Hey, where do you get off-"
"Thank you for the meal," she said, placing a few coins on the table before standing up. I looked at her now empty dish and cup, wondering how she finished so quickly. As she let, she said, "Invest in some shellfish for appetizers, and some eels. They're coming into season soon. Lager would be great too. Pairs well with your seafood menu." "Hey, wait! Who are you?" She simply smiled and said, "Pleasure doing business with you," before leaving out the entrance.
She was a strange woman, but maybe she had something. I followed her advice, perfecting the dishes I could create. For some reason, after she left, I've been receiving a flood of customers ever since. They also loved the changes to the menu, and wouldn't stop praising it every time. I guess I owed her a debt, having saved my shop with just a few words. A glint of light reflecting off a coin caught my eye, and I reached over to pick it up. Come to think of it, the woman's face did resemble the one on the coin... nah, couldn't be. Could it?
Her hair is platinum blonde and her skin is peachy. Her eyes are sapphire-colored with yellow irises, and she has pearly-white teeth for a perfect smile. Her left hand is adorned with 5 silver rings, each fitted with a different gem: sapphire, ruby, emerald, amethyst, and padparadscha, from thumb to pinky in that order. Her thin, rectangle-shaped glasses have a dark silver frame and fitted with quartz glass lenses.
Koine still remains humanoid, but her exact appearance varies based on one's intentions and business practices.
Koine appears similar to her base, except her body appears to be made out of gold and various gems. Her eyes are tiny star sapphires, while her long, wavy hair is made of strands of white gold. Even her lips are composed of rose gold, and her teeth have become actual pearls. Her nails, cut to perfection, are pure diamond.
To people that harbor malicious intentions or perform unethical business practices, Koine's body will also take on a dark-reddish tone. Her clothing will be tattered, and her body will also appear to be splattered with blood, or depending on the specific race, their equivalent of it.
Koine walked in an outward spiral from the place that would be the Loong's town, filling the area with plenty of tall grass and trees. While it was enough to get started, a civilization needed more than greenery to survive. It needed something for them to live off of. A few herds of cows and pigs would do nicely, providing a source of food for the primarily carnivorous Loong. A few birds and rodents here and there would help fill up the land as well. Other miscellaneous that Koine could think of were added too, provided they aided in providing a balanced ecosystem. It would do for now, but something was missing.
Koine then snapped her fingers, thinking that ways to obtain certain profitable goods were also necessary for the far future. Firstly, a few specific trees were needed. Koine continued her path around the land, setting up several mulberry trees with narrow light-green leaves while adding silkworms into each tree, which would feed on the leaves and propagate to the other specially-provided trees. Hopefully that would be enough to get the ball rolling when the Loong eventually discover them. The land would also need a body of water, and remembered seeing a river in the distance. Making her way over to it, Koine began to create a thin but strong stream for the water to travel, intending to use only enough water for the Loong's land and not ruin the river in the process. Koine had the stream extend far, heading near the center of the land while also having a few branches extend towards other parts, then dug out the land to form beds for the water to form ponds and lakes.
With that, Koine believed her work in terraforming the land was done and was going to head back to check on the Loong, when something caught her attention in a nearby mulberry tree. A large spider, as big as a dog, had caught a couple of the silkworms, wrapped in silk, and was climbing down the tree to run off into a cave in the nearby mountain range. Koine had heard of spiders that hunted for food rather than creating webs to lie in wait, but this was rather bizarre. Curious, she followed the spider into the cave, where it extended into a system of tunnels with plenty of silk and cobwebs lining them. Having been formed from the earth, Koine felt no discomfort from the new environment and continued on, wondering where the spider was going with its bounty.
It didn't take long to find the answer as it entered a large cavern covered in silk. She found herself mesmerized as she came face to face with an absurdly large spider, with dozens of smaller spiders and eggs surrounding it. Koine realized now that the spider she had seen was actually the giant spider's spiderling and had been hunting for its mother. The spiders, of course, were also aware of Koine's intrusion into their lair, and they turned towards her with a variety of reactions, mostly those involving hunger upon seeing their assumed prey and anger at Koine's intrusion. Food! Hunt! Wrap! were expressed among other monosyllabic words as the spiders lunged at Koine, fangs bared and eager to feed.
Koine waved her hand and shouted, "STOP!" Her godly aura leaked out as she shouted her command. The spiders, paralyzed, soon realized that what had appeared was not prey, but something greater. They did not understand exactly what, for their brains were too primitive, but they knew when something was to be feared, and so they remained still, fearful of Koine's next actions. Only the giant spider managed to keep her cool, and slowly approached Koine. "What... are... you?" the spider asked, speaking slowly. "You... are... not... prey."
"No, I'm not." Koine replied, smiling. "My name is Koine. To put it in simple terms, I am a goddess."
"A... god...dess?" the spider asked. She wasn't quite aware of what a "goddess" was, but it was no doubt something big, bigger than her. "Why... are... you... here?"
"Again, to put it as simply as I can, a business proposition," Koine answered. "Your silk is lovely, and I know some creatures outside who could find several uses for it. That makes you spiders worth investing into. Spread my message to the rest of your kind. Produce silk for the Loong, and keep good relations with them. In return, I can guide you to a path outside this cave, to a place where you can feast on enough food to keep you and your entire brood satisfied."
The spider did not even hesitate on her answer. "Silk... for... food... is... good. I... accept."
Koine gave the spider a satisfied smile. "Excellent choice," Koine said. "As a extra reward, let me give you another path of evolution for your species to follow." Koine proceeded to snap her fingers, transferring a small amount of energy into the spider's body. The spider soon began to feel that its exoskeleton was a little tight. It was a sign that she was going through a molt, but this one felt different. It was tighter than usual, and there seemed to be parts of her body that she couldn't move very well anymore. She felt trapped in her own body, and she wanted to be free. When her exoskeleton finally broke apart, she slowly peeled it away. Her body felt soft, as it always did after a molt, but there seemed to be something extra. She still had a spider body, perhaps a little smaller than before, but there was now a human-shaped body from the torso up attached to her, right between the abdomen and cephalothorax.
The spider looked down from her human head to her hands, then turned around to look at the rest of its body. This was unlike anything she had ever experienced. Looking back at Koine, she asked, "What did you do?"
"Oh, just a little something to speed up your agreement with me," Koine answered. "It's a little soon to actually be providing any silk, though. For now, just spread your species as the Arachne, and go beyond this cave. That is your mission."
"It will be done, Goddess Koine," the spider turned Arachne said.
"Pleasure doing business with you," Koine said.
"Pleasure... doing... busy... ness," the spider replied, unfamiliar with the new words.
Then Koine turned away and walked out of the cavern, making her way back into the outside world. Taking a look around outside the cave, Koine figured the area could use just a little more terraforming. She began to add plenty more trees, most of which had needle leaves but also have mulberry mixed in. The area soon became a dark forest, with plenty of shadow and trees. It would be a bit more welcoming to the upcoming Arachne than the rather open and sunny area from before. Koine thought the land was coming along nicely, and wondered what the future had in store for her and the new inhabitants of the world.
Koine spends the majority of her time terraforming the land to include more greenery and wildlife so the Loong have a way to sustain themselves. She also adds some mulberry trees and silkworms so the Loong would have a luxury good to farm and sell in the far future. After finishing the task, Koine spots a large spider, large as a dog, climbing down a tree with a few silkworms wrapped in silk and entering a cave. Curious, she follows it and meets a Broodmother spider, a spider as large as a car, who had sent its spiderlings out to hunt for food. It tries to attack Koine, but she quickly forces them back and has a small chat with the Broodmother.
Koine offers to provide it a location where it can find enough food for her and her babies, while providing silk for the Loong and maintaining good relations with them in return. The Broodmother accepts, and Koine then turns her into an Arachne, a half-human half-spider creature.
After that, Koine terraforms the land further, creating a dark forest with plenty of trees, so the Arachne will eventually move out of the cave and have a comfortable environment.
-Terraformed the land to include greenery and basic animals. -Added mulberry leaves and silkworms. -Discovered the Broodmother spiders, transformed one into an Arachne (spider with human woman torso attached) (-1 MA for new species)
The precious gems and metals of the earth made their way through the ground, slowly oozing out onto the surface of the earth, where they proceeded to converge and mold themselves into the shape of a person. From the mass grew arms and legs, with the body morphing into that of a female human, and it also manifested a long, thin black dress. The being opened her eyes, her star sapphire eyes taking in the first sight of the sky. Getting up and taking in the rest of her surroundings, she uttered her first words, "Wow... what a wreck of a world to wake in. I see I have my work cut out for me."
Koine raised a hand to snap her fingers, her body then changing colors and remolding itself as she took on a form more resembling a human. Now that she had the proper form for her work, she could begin. Raising a hand, she raised a pillar of sand to head height, then began sculpting it, giving it a humanoid shape. Unlike a human, however, Koine made them a more serpentine shape, adding to its height, and gave them a few more reptilian features such as scales and clawed fingers. Their heads featured long scouts and short tendril-like whiskers on its nose. On their back were large wings, and they had pointed antlers that extended backwards. At last, Koine thought it was ready. With that one as the template, Koine began to create more sculptures resembling the first, but had stark features that differentiated them from the others. With each sculpture, Koine added a drop of her golden ichor, which spread throughout their bodies and held them in place.
Finally, Koine believed them to be ready. With a snap of her fingers, several dozen sculptures were transformed into flesh and blood, birthing the new race of the Loong. Their draconic forms were gone, replaced by a more human-like appearance. However, they still possessed short horns, large wings, more canine teeth, and a long forked tongue. Koine greeted them, "Welcome, Loong. There is much work to do, and I expect all of you to fulfill your duties. Rest assured you will be safe as long as I am present, and you will all be paid accordingly to your performance." Koine stomped her foot, forcing three items to pop out from the sand. Catching them between her fingers, she held them up to reveal a gold, silver, and copper coin, all of which featured the general shape of the side of her face on one side and the shape of the Loong's tail on the other. "With that, you are dismissed. Now then, you should all get to work." The Loong, with not much else to do, got set to work creating shelters and finding food. Meanwhile, Koine released more of her power into the world, having more plants and greenery growing nearby, and ensuring there were resources to collect and process.
Koine is born, and gets set to work creating her workforce: the Loong.
Loong have two forms, the first of which resemble the Chinese dragons. They have more serpentine bodies and walk comfortably on four limbs, but can also walk bipedally. They have tough scales, clawed fingers, webbed hands and feet, and backwards-curving antlers. They have long snouts with skin-covered whiskers.
They also have a humanoid form in which they look very similar to humans, with some differences. They still have wings, smaller backward-extending horns, more canine teeth than a human, and a long forked tongue.
Koine ordered them to work, creating a settlement of Loong near the coastline, with promises of payment based on performance. She also makes sure there are resources to work with by terraforming the nearby environment to have more greenery.
Domain: Business There is much to learn about business. Whether dealing with high-class society or the roughest of ruffians, etiquette is very important, as learning how to interact with others increases your chances for success at a business opportunity. Lead your would-be consumers with the right suggestions and recommendations to convince them that your products are right for them. By using the right etiquette with the right people, you can create a reputation and prove your business is trustworthy. After all, people will not do business with you if there is no trust. Finally, all businesses start on an idea. You must know what the public is willing to spend their money on, and you must be ahead of the competition if you wish to succeed. Because at the end of the day, you need to make a profit, and no business can sustain itself without generating profit.
Koine herself possesses a myriad of facades to work with, and will choose whoever is best suited to converse with others. She also possesses the ability to detect the potential profitability and reputability of those in her presence. Finally, she can also influence others to be more inclined to accept business proposals, though she can only influence what is already there. If people aren't interested even after trying to convince them, then there is nothing she can do.
Another quiet day in the shop. For some people, that might be a blessing, but for me, it's a curse. Business has been slow lately, and I don't know why. I've tried adding new paintings and hiring an extra person to attract more people, but no one seems interested. I'll be hitting the red soon, and I'd rather keep my shop open. But how?
A small jingle sounded from the bell as the door opened. Turning my head towards the door, I saw a beautiful woman come in, walking gracefully toward the pub table and taking a seat. "Welcome, ma'am, what would you like to order?"
"I'll have the tuna and a small amount of ale, please." "Coming right up!" I was glad to finally have a customer again, and hopefully she wouldn't be the last. As I prepared the ingredients, she looked around the restaurant. Probably thinking it was a sad place, and with no other customers, I was willing to agree. I quickly whipped up her meal and served it to her. "Your tuna and ale, ma'am." She only took small bites, and sipped the ale sparingly as she quietly ate. I had just turned away to clean up my work station when she said, "This is a nice place."
"Hmm?" "A good location, with plenty of foot traffic. And the decor is pleasing to the eye. It's not bad." "Um, th-thank you-" "I didn't say it was good, though. Only adequate, and now I see why there's no one else here." "Hey, where do you get off-"
"Thank you for the meal," she said, placing a few coins on the table before standing up. I looked at her now empty dish and cup, wondering how she finished so quickly. As she let, she said, "Invest in some shellfish for appetizers, and some eels. They're coming into season soon. Lager would be great too. Pairs well with your seafood menu." "Hey, wait! Who are you?" She simply smiled and said, "Pleasure doing business with you," before leaving out the entrance.
She was a strange woman, but maybe she had something. I followed her advice, perfecting the dishes I could create. For some reason, after she left, I've been receiving a flood of customers ever since. They also loved the changes to the menu, and wouldn't stop praising it every time. I guess I owed her a debt, having saved my shop with just a few words. A glint of light reflecting off a coin caught my eye, and I reached over to pick it up. Come to think of it, the woman's face did resemble the one on the coin... nah, couldn't be. Could it?
Her hair is platinum blonde and her skin is peachy. Her eyes are sapphire-colored with yellow irises, and she has pearly-white teeth for a perfect smile. Her left hand is adorned with 5 silver rings, each fitted with a different gem: sapphire, ruby, emerald, amethyst, and padparadscha, from thumb to pinky in that order. Her thin, rectangle-shaped glasses have a dark silver frame and fitted with quartz glass lenses.
Koine still remains humanoid, but her exact appearance varies based on one's intentions and business practices.
Koine appears similar to her base, except her body appears to be made out of gold and various gems. Her eyes are tiny star sapphires, while her long, wavy hair is made of strands of white gold. Even her lips are composed of rose gold, and her teeth have become actual pearls. Her nails, cut to perfection, are pure diamond.
To people that harbor malicious intentions or perform unethical business practices, Koine's body will also take on a dark-reddish tone. Her clothing will be tattered, and her body will also appear to be splattered with blood, or depending on the specific race, their equivalent of it.
Oh boy, another Divinus RP. There still room here?
And in case any of you guys forgot who I am, I did play in at least 3 iterations of this rp. Fergus the blacksmith god in the first, Niciel the light goddess in the second, and Arae the family goddess in the third. I can't believe I still remember them myself.
I've seen this RP's name pop up on more than one occasion, and boy am I surprised it's still going. Most of the other RPs I was in have already come and gone. Makes me wonder if I should give this a spin...
As Rumi watched through the camera he placed that viewed the hallway, he noticed a person running towards the door to the boiler room. He was quick to recognize the person as an ally and muttered, "Disable shock trap," which powered down the the two rods he had placed near the door. Not even a moment later, Maxwell came through the door and tried to make some awkward small talk. "Ehh, could be worse," Rumi shrugged in response, then proceeded to retrieve the two cylindrical traps near the door. "Let's move. Things are gonna get chaotic soon." As if on cue, the boat suddenly rocked, sending everyone off their feet.
Rumi was about to crash into a wall, but a cushion of hard light softened the impact. Rumi was quite fascinated with how much Brooke could do with her hard light ability, and wondered what the limit could be. Sadly, there was no time for proper examination at the moment. Something had happened, and he really hoped it wasn't one of Blake's over-the-top shenanigans again. While Brooke pounded on the door, Rumi used this time to check his equipment, making sure everything was still operational. Fortunately, it was, and the two cameras he had outside still had clear views of what they were seeing. Judging from the lack of concerning movement or water rushing in, Rumi assumed that the ship wasn't in jeopardy from sinking just yet, but that situation might change as time went on.
Looking at the hard light prybar in his hand, Rumi was quick to toss it behind him and raised his right arm, the nanobots forming a hollow rectangular chamber that began to glow. "Excuse me for a second, Victory," Rumi said to Brooke, placing his device near one of the hinges on the door. The device began to hum as a short light-blue blade extended from within it, quickly slicing through the hinges. Rumi began to cut through the rest of the door's hinges in a similar manner, and kicked the door outward once the job was done, which crashed down onto the floor with a clang. "Coast seems clear so far," Rumi reported. "Let's get going, shall we? We have a situation that needs resolving." Rumi took the lead, making his way out of the hallway and towards the nearest exit, where he could hopefully get some answers on what was going on.
Michael took another sip of his drink and watched as Katherine walked away from the scene, the situation seeming defused. "And so that's that," Michael remarked. He had been hoping for something a bit more interesting, but it seemed there was already enough excitement between them for one night.
That quickly changed as Cassius came by and began antagonizing Rurik, leading to the two of them starting an altercation between each other. He peeked over at Christine to see her reactions.
Michelle and Belinda
Michelle sighed in relief as Katherine walked away. Then she placed her hands on her hips and straightened up confidently. "Another job well done, if I do say so myself," Belinda said, proud of herself.
"What do mean 'job well done'?" Michelle asked, exasperated. She couldn't believe Belinda sometimes. She always jumped into dangerous situations recklessly, and Michelle had to be the one to get caught in the middle of them all. "That could've gone very wrong, very quickly."
"But it worked out fiiine," Belinda countered. "And I say all's well that ends well."
She turned when someone very familiar to her came by. "Vala! You're here too, huh?" Belinda greeted her, slapping her on the shoulder. "Good to see ya again!"
Michelle wanted to add a bit of her own greeting, but was interrupted by the upcoming fight between Rurik and Cassius. Michelle was in mental anguish, wondering what it was about this ball that was bringing so much conflict. Fortunately, it didn't last very long, and both sides went their separate ways, though not without a surprise knife in her hands. "Huh?" Michelle said, switching her gaze between Cassius and the knife multiple times. Then she held the knife far away from her, panicking over what to do. Belinda was quick to take over again, saying, "I'll take care of this," before tossing the knife over to a nearby table, clattering loudly as it landed. Brushing her hands together, Belinda said, "There. That wasn't so hard, now was it, Michelle?"
Michelle, blushing, could only respond with a small, "Shut up."
Returning her attention back to Vala, Michelle sighed and gloomily replied, "It would've been nice to relax and enjoy myself here."
"I dunno what you're on about, Michelle. I'm having the time of my life," Belinda added.
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