Ryo

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Ryo sheathed his blade, the pair easily cutting down yet another mob, as he would continue the conversation. "Just to make sure it's stayed cleared out. Jomei and Lowenthal already broke in and cleared it out to get Piera." He said, wondering how the alchemist was faring these days. "And yeah, having you around would be nice. I always like having you around." He said smiling. The smile quickly faded as he remembered what that place meant. And while it was true that he wanted to make sure they stayed gone, but he was also going for himself. "I think I also want some closure. Seeing that place c

Her sweaty hand caressed his equally sweaty face, moving his hair out of the way so that he could see properly again. He understood that it had to be done, just some floors were better suited for him than others. WHy was he so sensitive to the heat anyway? It wasn't like he was taking damage from existing here, no matter how much it felt like. The more intense heat was the issue, but Teion was right. There was no sand or sand monsters to contend with. The silver insulating heat shielding lining to this hellscapade. "Y'know what?" He said, bringing his body to its feet. "Deal. I get to pick to

The sun had set, and he had cast his last cast. A solid amount of materials were collected AND the rainbow fish was caught as well. He put his rod away, and stood from his spot. A decent enough of a day had been had. Plenty of time to think to himself about the world, and it was nice to just be alone for it. He walked back to the Fishing NPC. "There ya are! Have any luck?" He asked, a menu popping up asking for the quest item. Ryo nodded his head, and turned in the fish and the lure he borrowed. "Yep. Thanks for letting me borrow that." The NPC laughed as he held up the still rainbow fish. "We

Ryo wiped the remainder of his tears away from his face. He then began to laugh. The sudden shock being overcome by his own stupidity. “I can’t believe that I didn’t recognize you!” He said slapping a hand on Acanthus shoulder. “You grew up a bit since I saw you last time. It’s gotta be the haircut.” He said, jesting as he continued to laugh. “Oi, Nym you’re invited too.” He said. “You two familiar with floor eleven? I’ve got a mansion there, we can meet up there and I’ll make sure that we get some food going. It’s not quite the same as the real world, but I found out if you take your time and

Ignoring the hushed conversations behind him, Ryo continued to shop. A spice here, an ingredient there, a new pestle and mortar. Ryo smiled as he gathered his things. It wasn't needed, but it was always nice to have. The little things that made this virtually life seem real. However, what he didn't expect what happened next. The utterance of his name sent a chill down his spine. He froze in place, nearly dropping the fresh ginger he had just picked up. Had he told her his name before, and he forgotten? No, he didn't tell anyone his real name. Expect Teion, and he trusted her enough to not just

The smile that decorated Teion's features was like a bright light in the darkness. A symbol of hope in his life, something that caused him to keep trying and push himself harder everyday. Ryo's face flushed red when Teion reached up and kissed his cheek then touched his chest. Despite the metal mail, he could still feel her touch. He reached up and touched his cheek still in disbelief that she continued to be with him. The warmth from her being so close, the continued smile, her everything that made him as happy as he could be. For the slightest moment he thought about scooping her in his arms

Fishing Roll Rainbow Fish caught ID: 242061 CD: 3 (no fish!) LD: 4 Materials Fished: 7 One last cast, and he'd be done for the day. After all, he’d just caught something, and it would be a shame to leave now, especially when the water felt so peaceful. He thought just a few more minutes wouldn’t hurt. With a soft sigh, Ryo cast his line again, watching the bobber settle on the water. He leaned back and let the rhythm of the wait wash over him, the calmness almost soothing. Minutes turned into an hour, though, and still, nothing. The fading light from the setting sun gradually slipp

Fishing Roll Rainbow Fish caught ID: 242060 CD: 8 (fish!) LD: 15 Materials Fished: 7 The sun was starting to set low, casting a golden hue over the water. Had he really been here all day? No, that couldn't be right. He glanced at the sky again, trying to make sense of the passing time. This was meant to take just an hour or so, nothing more. But as the shadows grew longer, he realized how much time had slipped away unnoticed. He should probably get going soon, especially with the evening creeping in. The thought of packing up and turning in the quest lingered in his mind, but for s

Fishing Roll Rainbow Fish caught ID: 242059 CD: 2 (no fish!) LD: 12 Materials Fished: 6 Another cast, another failure. The bobber sat motionless on the water’s surface, waiting for something to take the bait. Ryo let out a soft sigh but didn’t let the disappointment linger for long. It didn’t matter too much. The quiet of the lake, the gentle breeze, and the solitude had their own calming effect. For now, he was alone, and that was exactly what he needed. Time to just be with his thoughts, uninterrupted. It helped settle his mind, which had been racing with all the things happening

Ryo was about to question the woman more, but that was before there came a sudden pink motion beside him. Not started but confused, and worried that it may be another NPC wanting something from him, he turned his head. To his surprise it was someone well under his height, and looked to be in grade school. And he was even more surprised by the green player crystal over their head. Wait, did she 'plight?' He asked himself. Before he could question things further the NPC spoke more. Continuing her story about how the child's friend came back and informed her about the issue. If it wasn't the play

Ryo shook his head. "I would get gleaming scales from fishing, but I'll keep an eye out for those shards. Maybe Theo can gather up those shards too." Ryo said, explaining the difference between his fishing hobby and gathering. He didn't want to get Tei's hopes up and not be able to deliver. He reached down and grabbed the teleport crystal. "Look at you battle planner." Ryo said, giving her a smirk and a wink. "Done?" He asked about her plate, empty of food. He grabbed it and moved to the kitchen sink to quickly rinse them off and set them aside. Either Pennyworth would do them, or he could jus

Ryo nodded as he followed Theo and Jomei. "Yeah, being kidnapped is kind of the norm?" He said, taken aback by his own statement. "I remember Teion and I got nabbed by a rogue NPC with a french accent. Good times." He said nodding along. For a brief moment, he was glad that it was Jomei getting the brunt of the questions and not himself for a change. Although Ryo was sure that Theo could answer basically anything about himself if asked which caused him to chuckle. Ryo did laugh outloud at the prospect of Jomei being part of something sinister. "Jomei? Sinister? Never." He said, placing a hand

Ryo placed a lid on the rice and water, letting it steam as he began to fry something. "Unique enhancements are fun." He said, engaging with the conversation as he continued to split his focus between cooking and the woman of his dreams. A two part quest cycle that would net Burn. He thought for a moment. Perhaps, that would be useful. "Burn would be nice. For a special build I'm working on. Need to get a hold of some demonics at least, and I'm working on that." He said regarding his plan on becoming a fishermen. He heard that you could get something called Gleaming Scales from them and that w

Fishing Roll Rainbow Fish caught ID: 242058 CD: 1 (fish!) LD: 18 Materials Fished: 6 But all too soon, it seemed that his luck had run out. After two successful catches, the water grew still again, and no fish appeared to be interested in his bait. He watched the bobber float quietly on the surface, his anticipation slowly fading. Perhaps this was simply what fishing was—moments of excitement followed by long stretches of nothing. A few hot streaks of success, followed by bursts of stillness and silence. Ryo leaned back, letting out a small sigh as he watched the ripples spread acr

Fishing Roll Rainbow Fish caught ID: 242047 CD: 10 (fish!) LD: 13 Materials Fished: 6 Changing spots seemed to work as it didn’t take long for another fish to bite. Ryo felt the subtle tug on the line and his heart skipped a beat. With a sharp motion, he yanked the rod back, feeling the resistance on the other end. The fish fought against the pull, but Ryo was determined. He tugged and pulled, carefully reeling the line in, maintaining just the right amount of pressure. His arms felt the strain, but he kept a steady pace, guiding the fish closer. Finally, with one last firm pull, h

Fishing Roll Rainbow Fish caught ID: 242046 CD: 12 (fish!) LD: 5 (no chest?) Materials Fished: 5 Changing spots seemed to have worked. It didn’t take long for another fish to bite. Ryo’s fingers tightened around the rod as he felt the familiar tug, his heart rate quickening in anticipation. He tugged and pulled with careful precision, guiding the fish closer to the surface. The line snapped taut, and with one final, practiced yank, he reeled the fish in. Another catch added to his growing collection. He couldn’t help but smile at his success, feeling a small surge of satisfaction.

Fishing Roll Rainbow Fish caught ID: 242045 CD: 6 (no fish!) LD: 16 (no chest?) Materials Fished: 4 Reeling the empty bobber in, Ryo let out a disappointed sigh, his frustration evident as he stared at the still, undisturbed water. He had hoped for something, anything, but the lake remained silent. Maybe he had been too optimistic, or maybe the fish just weren’t biting today. He glanced around, considering his options, and thought perhaps changing spots would prove beneficial. Maybe the fish were more active elsewhere. Shrugging, he decided it was worth a try. With a quiet determin

Fishing Roll Rainbow Fish caught ID: 242044 CD: 5 (no fish!) LD: 17 (no chest?) Materials Fished: 4 His hands still shaking from the previous catch, Ryo tossed out the bobber once again. The thrill of the earlier catch hadn't quite worn off, and a quiet excitement lingered as he watched the bobber settle on the water's surface. He couldn’t help but wonder if he could catch multiple Rainbow fish. Probably not, given what the quest had stated, but it was nice to dream. Dreams had always been something he held onto tightly, and even now, amidst the quiet ripples of the lake, he let hi

Another day, another possibility to find literally anything to do. Ryo opened his menu and navigated to his quest log. He grimaced at just how many quests he had done. He had completed a small handful of quests, which granted him a middling amount of experience. And the other handful he had done before had been changed from quests to field bosses. He had done a few notable ones to get some much needed skills, such as Survival to help him out on tougher floors. He figured he would start with the easier ones he could do by himself, at least before he started doing ones that would require multipl

Fishing Roll ID: 242041 CD: 7 (no fish!) LD: 15 (Rainbow Fish)! Materials Fished: 4 The growing inventory of materials filled him with joy. It wasn't a lot, but at least it was something. The fish were biting it seemed. And he could feel something good about to happen, he usually had a knock for that. Clearing the rod and making sure it was still good he cast. Almost instantly there was a snag on the rod. Ryo gripped his rod and tugged it like he would any other fish he had been catching. However it surprised him when it actually began to fight against him. "Oh-ho shit?" He exclaimed

Fishing Roll ID: 242041 CD: 12 (fish!) LD: 12 (chest?) Materials Fished: 4 Reeling in his previous availed naught but water and whatever algae existed underneath the water. A few moments were spent cleaning the hook and line, making sure that it was properly maintained and cleaned before casting again. The algae was somehow sticky, and smelled strange but didn't bother Ryo too much as he tossed it back into the lake. Tossing the bobber back out into the lake, he watched as the bobber hit the surface and began to, bob. Minutes passed as nothing too serious seemed to happen. A nibb

Fishing Roll ID: 242041 CD: 3 (No fish!) LD: 7 Materials Fished: 4 Ryo cast his bobber out, eager for yet another bite. He was on a roll after all. Soon he'd be able to use as much fish as he'd want to start supplying his restaurant. Even though he was catching fish, they kept turning into general materials, which meant he could use them for anything really. A smile crept along his face, the idea of turning a fish into a suit of armor, or a weapon. Then he wondered, would he be able to find anything else by fishing? He remembered old cartoons often times rewarding those with boots, o

Fishing Roll ID: 242040 CD: 10 (fish!) LD: 11 Materials Fished: 4 Ryo recast his rod, hoping for another bite. That surge of adrenaline, that need for the rod to vibrate in his hands. To feel something struggle like it did, and have that test of strength against it. More minutes went by, and soon that feeling of needing the next chase were subsided by his own thoughts again. The peace came, and his thoughts leveled out. Was this, what fishing was about? The sudden high of getting a catch followed by your mind clearing and settling. Just like the surface of the water. More minutes wen

Fishing Roll ID: 242039 CD: 8 (fish!) LD: 9 Materials Fished: 3 Ryo recast his rod, hoping for another bite. That surge of adrenaline, that need for the rod to vibrate in his hands. To feel something struggle like it did, and have that test of strength against it. More minutes went by, and soon that feeling of needing the next chase were subsided by his own thoughts again. The peace came, and his thoughts leveled out. Was this, what fishing was about? The sudden high of getting a catch followed by your mind clearing and settling. Just like the surface of the water. More minutes went