@Cotton No further replies have been made. Should we continue?
I would also ask @Ypnosi, @Infinite Cosmos, and @jasbraq if you guys are still game?
I would also ask @Ypnosi, @Infinite Cosmos, and @jasbraq if you guys are still game?
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@Cotton that is understandable. Per what I've reviewed, we are either awaiting responses from @jasbraq (their OC was queried) and maybe @Infinite Cosmos. Ultimately, it has been about a week so we could proceed.
@Cotton Should we continue or allow some more time?
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"Fascinating." Victoria thought aloud, leaning forward to get a better look at the small triangular piece within Grimar's hand.
While the design of the artifact didn't exactly impress her, it was, however, it's purposeful functionality that intrigued Victoria's curiosity. As Grimar has explained, the piece served as a compass of sorts, pointing - glowing actually - to the direction of whatever prize it was bound to. Victoria pondered on what kind of magical spell or runic sequence that could allow the piece to operate over vast distances and yet accurately, in a general sense, point back towards its place of origin. Part of her wanted to take the thing apart but she quite well knew better than to dismantle the thing. At least not until after they had successfully raided the location it was bound to anyway.
"I think I am already quite prepared," Victoria gestured to her backpack, which carried much of her necessities, including her own tent and extra clothing, "although the money would serve us well in stockpiling on provisions."
After Avala and the unnamed half-beast presented their opinions, Victoria contemplated one which destination they should choose first. Avala already established themselves as someone who was very experienced with the Northern lands and having his knowledge on hand would be certainly beneficial. The half-beast, although not being entirely upfront, had implied that their ability as a walking cooler would perhaps be useful in the South where the climate would be much warmer. Victoria, however, didn't really have much to offer in either department, though having been on expeditions in both directions, she should very well say she knew what to expect.
Her train of thought suddenly broke when and voice manifested behind them. Turning around, Victoria was meet with two long ears that nearly reached her height. Her gaze eventually traced the furry protrusions down to a Nubian girl who had asked them if she could come along. Victoria briefly looked over her shoulders to both Avala and the chilly half-beast who also likely took notice of the Anubite as well.
"I don't see why not," Victoria simply replied although she continued to study the girl up and down, "you know what we're doing, yeah?"
"Fascinating." Victoria thought aloud, leaning forward to get a better look at the small triangular piece within Grimar's hand.
While the design of the artifact didn't exactly impress her, it was, however, it's purposeful functionality that intrigued Victoria's curiosity. As Grimar has explained, the piece served as a compass of sorts, pointing - glowing actually - to the direction of whatever prize it was bound to. Victoria pondered on what kind of magical spell or runic sequence that could allow the piece to operate over vast distances and yet accurately, in a general sense, point back towards its place of origin. Part of her wanted to take the thing apart but she quite well knew better than to dismantle the thing. At least not until after they had successfully raided the location it was bound to anyway.
"I think I am already quite prepared," Victoria gestured to her backpack, which carried much of her necessities, including her own tent and extra clothing, "although the money would serve us well in stockpiling on provisions."
After Avala and the unnamed half-beast presented their opinions, Victoria contemplated one which destination they should choose first. Avala already established themselves as someone who was very experienced with the Northern lands and having his knowledge on hand would be certainly beneficial. The half-beast, although not being entirely upfront, had implied that their ability as a walking cooler would perhaps be useful in the South where the climate would be much warmer. Victoria, however, didn't really have much to offer in either department, though having been on expeditions in both directions, she should very well say she knew what to expect.
Her train of thought suddenly broke when and voice manifested behind them. Turning around, Victoria was meet with two long ears that nearly reached her height. Her gaze eventually traced the furry protrusions down to a Nubian girl who had asked them if she could come along. Victoria briefly looked over her shoulders to both Avala and the chilly half-beast who also likely took notice of the Anubite as well.
"I don't see why not," Victoria simply replied although she continued to study the girl up and down, "you know what we're doing, yeah?"
I'll have a post later today after work. College just started up for me last week and there was some catching up to do there that I hadn't anticipated on, so my apologies for not putting up something sooner.
Victoria stared at the (literally) cold half-beast, seemingly pouting over her disappointing response. Still, she respected the unnamed half-beast's decision not to introduce herself for the time being or to explain as to her reasons why she wanted to keep silent about it. It quickly mattered little as they eventually arrived at the Guild Hall. Upon entering the large establishment, Victoria again turned to face her would-be party and addressed them.
"As I mentioned earlier," she began, "I have some reports I need to turn in. I shouldn't take long though, I'll be with you guys in a bit."
After saying her part, she temporarily departed the group and made her way over to one of the receptionists managing the front counter row. The receptionist, in particular, had recently become somewhat of a friendly acquaintance, probably due to coincidental circumstances that often had her turning in other regional reports and bounties to him, as he always seemed available to assist another client. Victoria had to admit that it was almost as if fate had created a routine for her to pass along paperwork over to this one specific individual as she visited the area. She didn't mind though and honestly, Harold, the receptionist's name, was very talkative and easy to get along with, though noticeably flamboyant in their approach.
"Oh! I see one of my favorite adventures is back in town!" Harold happily exclaimed as she approached his desk.
"Everyone is your favorite adventure, Harold," Victoria countered. She wasn't wrong.
"I know, I know, but you see me so often! You're gonna make all the other receptionists here jealous if you keep that up." he couldn't but lean in toward Victoria while his tubby profile pressed against the edge of the counter, "anyway, how can I help you this fine afternoon, Miss Crafte?"
Victoria produced the folder she carried to the Guild Hall and placed it on the countertop before nudging it towards Harold's direction, "Here to file in these reports for the Dalton scouting request."
"Ah, I see. How'd it go Did you run into any trouble?" he replied while taking the folder and checking its contents.
"Not at all. I'll be honest, it was kinda boring. Pretty uneventful really."
"I bet it was peaceful then?"
"You're not wrong about that. It was a chill and relaxing mission, that's for sure."
Harold looked up with a warm smile across his face, "That's what you should always look for. You explorers are always looking for trouble. You have to take it easy every once and awhile."
Victoria tried not to blush. Harold somehow had a way with words and making them sound so sincere, "Thanks. I'll keep that in mind during my next mission I'll be heading off in a bit for."
"You're going off again already? You are a thrill-seeker," Harold replied as he produced a small sack of coinage, "here's your pay for the request. Thank you for getting it done; keep up the good work, Miss Crafte."
"I always do," she jokingly said while taking her pay and leaving the deck, "take care, Harold."
"Don't be a stranger!"
As Victoria had figured, it wasn't hard to relocate the group and, unsurprisingly, finding Grimar along with them. Just as she was about to rejoin her companions, she arrived just as the smaller half-beast among them addressing Grimar and another individual.
"...your companion there, she seems both interesting, and cute."
"Who's cute?" Victoria blurted out. It didn't take long for her to realize who the half-beast was referring to. Upon this discovery, Victoria, also staring at the girl beside Grimar with intrigue, lowered herself to the half-beast's ear while ignoring her cold aura and muttered, "...you're right, she's adorable."
"As I mentioned earlier," she began, "I have some reports I need to turn in. I shouldn't take long though, I'll be with you guys in a bit."
After saying her part, she temporarily departed the group and made her way over to one of the receptionists managing the front counter row. The receptionist, in particular, had recently become somewhat of a friendly acquaintance, probably due to coincidental circumstances that often had her turning in other regional reports and bounties to him, as he always seemed available to assist another client. Victoria had to admit that it was almost as if fate had created a routine for her to pass along paperwork over to this one specific individual as she visited the area. She didn't mind though and honestly, Harold, the receptionist's name, was very talkative and easy to get along with, though noticeably flamboyant in their approach.
"Oh! I see one of my favorite adventures is back in town!" Harold happily exclaimed as she approached his desk.
"Everyone is your favorite adventure, Harold," Victoria countered. She wasn't wrong.
"I know, I know, but you see me so often! You're gonna make all the other receptionists here jealous if you keep that up." he couldn't but lean in toward Victoria while his tubby profile pressed against the edge of the counter, "anyway, how can I help you this fine afternoon, Miss Crafte?"
Victoria produced the folder she carried to the Guild Hall and placed it on the countertop before nudging it towards Harold's direction, "Here to file in these reports for the Dalton scouting request."
"Ah, I see. How'd it go Did you run into any trouble?" he replied while taking the folder and checking its contents.
"Not at all. I'll be honest, it was kinda boring. Pretty uneventful really."
"I bet it was peaceful then?"
"You're not wrong about that. It was a chill and relaxing mission, that's for sure."
Harold looked up with a warm smile across his face, "That's what you should always look for. You explorers are always looking for trouble. You have to take it easy every once and awhile."
Victoria tried not to blush. Harold somehow had a way with words and making them sound so sincere, "Thanks. I'll keep that in mind during my next mission I'll be heading off in a bit for."
"You're going off again already? You are a thrill-seeker," Harold replied as he produced a small sack of coinage, "here's your pay for the request. Thank you for getting it done; keep up the good work, Miss Crafte."
"I always do," she jokingly said while taking her pay and leaving the deck, "take care, Harold."
"Don't be a stranger!"
As Victoria had figured, it wasn't hard to relocate the group and, unsurprisingly, finding Grimar along with them. Just as she was about to rejoin her companions, she arrived just as the smaller half-beast among them addressing Grimar and another individual.
"...your companion there, she seems both interesting, and cute."
"Who's cute?" Victoria blurted out. It didn't take long for her to realize who the half-beast was referring to. Upon this discovery, Victoria, also staring at the girl beside Grimar with intrigue, lowered herself to the half-beast's ear while ignoring her cold aura and muttered, "...you're right, she's adorable."
@Ryteb Pymeroce @Ypnosi @Infinite Cosmos
Victoria briefly listened to both the largest and smallest of her teammates exchange their concerns and interpretations of their eventual meeting with Grimar. The topic, oddly enough, was the unbelievable, though still theoretical, circumstance of Grimar attacking them. Her expression shifted, resembling a somewhat annoyed look, as a response to the ridiculous thought.
"I have my doubts this Grimar individual would actually attack us. Fights within the Guild Hall are frowned upon and against the rules as well." she said with her chin up and eyes closed and arms crossed as she walked, "besides, attacking someone without provocation is just bad form. If he genuinely wanted to test us, it'd be outside the place."
Just as she said that, it suddenly dawned on her that despite their group having just formed just a short time ago, the individuals around her were still nameless strangers to her, regardless of the easygoing conversation unfolding.
"...speaking bad form," Victoria suddenly sped ahead of the group and durned to face them while now walking backwards, "It would be best if we introduced ourselves properly. My name is Victoria Crafte. You could call me Vicky or Vic for short. I'm not particular with nicknames."
Victoria briefly listened to both the largest and smallest of her teammates exchange their concerns and interpretations of their eventual meeting with Grimar. The topic, oddly enough, was the unbelievable, though still theoretical, circumstance of Grimar attacking them. Her expression shifted, resembling a somewhat annoyed look, as a response to the ridiculous thought.
"I have my doubts this Grimar individual would actually attack us. Fights within the Guild Hall are frowned upon and against the rules as well." she said with her chin up and eyes closed and arms crossed as she walked, "besides, attacking someone without provocation is just bad form. If he genuinely wanted to test us, it'd be outside the place."
Just as she said that, it suddenly dawned on her that despite their group having just formed just a short time ago, the individuals around her were still nameless strangers to her, regardless of the easygoing conversation unfolding.
"...speaking bad form," Victoria suddenly sped ahead of the group and durned to face them while now walking backwards, "It would be best if we introduced ourselves properly. My name is Victoria Crafte. You could call me Vicky or Vic for short. I'm not particular with nicknames."
@Ypnosi How tall is our half-beast snow spirit friend? I am under the impression she is the smaller of the group.
@Infinite Cosmos
Just before addressing the two half-beasts assembled with her, Victoria couldn't help but meet the eyes of a newcomer who, unlike her becoming compatriots, stood slightly above her. Looking the figure up and down, he undoubtedly possessed a large and imposing profile; a fact the didn't seem to pair with his friendly demeanor as he jumped into the expiring discussion. That fact didn't bother Victoria and she kept silent as the smaller of the two half-beasts verbally resonated her own thoughts with the new individual tagging along.
Afterward, Victoria chimed in, "What she said. I take it you know what we're doing then, yeah? If not I can give you the quick rundown while we make our way to the Guild. Unless you have some questions for our friend here."
Victoria gestured to the knight seated behind them, "If you'll excuse me, I'll be collecting my things at my table before heading out. I trust you'll accompany us outside."
True to her words, Victoria returned to her rented workspace and packed up her belonging and filed her reports into a small handled folder she tightly cradled within her right arm, presuming an almost protective stature in doing so. Just as she finished up, she was sure to reach into her purse and leave some coin at her table to pay her tab for the drinks. With that, she headed out of the tavern to join the others.
Just before addressing the two half-beasts assembled with her, Victoria couldn't help but meet the eyes of a newcomer who, unlike her becoming compatriots, stood slightly above her. Looking the figure up and down, he undoubtedly possessed a large and imposing profile; a fact the didn't seem to pair with his friendly demeanor as he jumped into the expiring discussion. That fact didn't bother Victoria and she kept silent as the smaller of the two half-beasts verbally resonated her own thoughts with the new individual tagging along.
Afterward, Victoria chimed in, "What she said. I take it you know what we're doing then, yeah? If not I can give you the quick rundown while we make our way to the Guild. Unless you have some questions for our friend here."
Victoria gestured to the knight seated behind them, "If you'll excuse me, I'll be collecting my things at my table before heading out. I trust you'll accompany us outside."
True to her words, Victoria returned to her rented workspace and packed up her belonging and filed her reports into a small handled folder she tightly cradled within her right arm, presuming an almost protective stature in doing so. Just as she finished up, she was sure to reach into her purse and leave some coin at her table to pay her tab for the drinks. With that, she headed out of the tavern to join the others.
I'll be putting a follow-up post after work.
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