Ryo

Ryo led the woman to an outside balcony. As he stepped outside the cold winter air of floor four battered against him. He leaned against a railing that overlooked a massive gorge. The snow fell gently against his skin and melted as it met his body’s heat. Quinzel was following shortly behind and leaned against the railing. “What’s this all about handsome?” She asked, her hand reaching over and messing with his hair. Ryo flinched and swatted at her hand, knocking it away. “Is it because I’m orange now honey? I keep telling you not to worry about it.” Ryo flinched. “Look at me.” Quinzel said as

Ryo reached over and touched the handle. The familiar circle of cold iron tickled his hand as he pulled the door open and stepped inside. A flash of bright white mixed with opal blinded his vision. When the light cleared he was met with a familiar sight. Looking down he noticed his attire had changed. No longer was he in his deep violet garb, but the dull grey of his old gang. The sounds of singing and merriment were loud, nearly drowning out his thoughts. Ryo turned around to see that the door had disappeared. Where had it taken him to? No, when did it take him to? Before he could get his tho

A singular wooden door. “What’s that door?” Ryo said, pointing to it. “You come seeking peace within your mind, within your soul. Beyond that door is the first step.” The figure pointed to it, mimicking Ryo’s movements. Ryo stared at the door, his stomach dropped as he remembered it. “Where does this door lead?” The shape asked. Surprised, Ryo turned and scoffed. “You don’t know?” “No." it answered plainly. "I know nothing of your past, only that I have access to them. There are other key moments like this one, then acceptance." “Riiiiight.” Ryo said, holding the word a few syllables long

And it was going to kill him. It must be. This was a trap, some sort of quest spot designed to lure in players and kill them while they were vulnerable. Well to hell with that. He struggled against the pain in his body, the weight of the air. He struggled to lift himself an inch or so off the floor before he lost his grip and slammed back into the ground. His chin bouncing off the hard floor, he could see the shape ever closer. Another attempt was made, as Ryo tried to slide his arms underneath him to push himself up. But it was too little too late, the shape was upon him now and he could see

Opening his eyes Ryo was no longer under the waterfall. His eyes squinted as they shifted from the natural darkness of where he was, to the bright light of where he was now. Surrounding him was nothing but a void of inky white. The void had a texture of that of space, only visible if he squinted and stared in a spot for a time. The only direction to go was a black spot in the distance. Curious as to what it was, Ryo took a step closer to it. As his boot touched the ground it echoed, and Ryo heard another voice. The voice was louder and echoed outside of him and inside his mind. “Good work Ryo,

Further up the trail he went, still wary of any other presence nearby. There hadn't been another voice in a small while, but he walked still. And it's here he finally saw the waterfall. It was smaller than he had anticipated. A small pool of water with a flat stone at the base of a short waterfall. The area looked more of a zen garden than a waterfall. Small clumps of flowers, vines, and moss decorated the standing area. Was he supposed to, meditate here? He approached the pool of water with his hand still on his blade and looked around to study the area. Still no NPC in the area, but the

On the sixth floor, it didn’t take long for him to find his bearings and directions. The layouts of the lower floors seemed to be nearly similar, and he was accustomed to them. It seemed the waterfall was a popular hot spot of information. Whatever NPC's that were around at night had plenty of information to guide him to the correct spot. Following the directions he received, he made his way out of the city and up the mountain. The way up the mountain wasn't particularly difficult, the cool breeze brushed against his skin. He shivered slightly, but shrugged off the cold. After his time running

Ryo turned in his sleep, his body sweating as his dreams turned to nightmares. With a start, he wakes up not sure if what he saw was real or not. He throws a hand over his eyes, pressing into them to help relieve the pressure that was building behind them. Removing himself from his bed, he stepped into his home’s restroom and turned on the light. The momentarily blindness was somehow comforting to him as he reactively squinted. “The dreams again Sir?” Pennyworth asked from the hall. “Yeah, nothing I can’t handle.” Ryo lied. He ran to the sink and collected some chilling water, splashin

Perhaps, walking behind someone and then loudly proclaiming to them was the incorrect move. This was hinted by the sudden movement of Tel and the point of a blade being shoved into his face. Ryo leaned back just narrowly dodging the blade and quickly raised his hands. "Whoa whoa whoa whoa!" He said hurriedly in his sudden panic. "Tel Tel, it's me!" He said pointing to his face, showing that he was a real person and not some spirit or apparition. Despite the poor weather conditions, Ryo could see that Tel was struggling to place him but at least recognized him from the guild. "Yeah, from HDA. I

Teleporting to the newest unlocked floor wasn't something that Ryo did often. But he wanted to see just where the frontliners had currently gotten them into. As the bright lights of the teleporting circle faded away Ryo was met with a burst of wind, and the taste of salt in the air. This was a coast town that was for sure, or it was at some point. The buildings all around looked long abandoned, the wood uncared for and covered in thick moss. Windows were either shattered, or had their shutters destroyed and hung haphazardly. This was a grave leap from Taft on floor 11. He was used to the brigh

Ryo knew what real tears looked like, and yet it somehow made him at ease to know that Theo was merely jesting. "Well, if you need heavy equipment Tei's gonna be a good bet. Unless you feel like going window shopping at other players shops. Tei, as far as I know, has a pretty good deal for friends and family." Ryo said. He then decided to throw his hat into the ring. "I can also use generic materials to make some decent food items that not only taste good, but can give you some pretty good buffs. Like that fondue, but with better bread." He said, giving a chuckle. And now came time for th

Ryo raised an eye brow. "Between you and me, I'm gonna hope it's vampires." He said, waving a hand. "Pesticides sounds kinda lame. Unless it's vampires USING a pesticide." Ryo said, his eyes going wide with the thought. "And it lines up with like, any vampire movie right? Weird mystery thing happens around town, then brave new hero with darkish brown hair appears wearing a cozy fit to investigate, then is told about weird rumors by a mysterious and dark stranger." Ryo explained. "I mean, it kind of lines up?" He said, thinking. "But if it's not vampires, then I don't know what else it could be

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Ryo flinched as Theo accepted his offer for a drink. He thought he had whispered that to Teion, but now he was trapped. "I, er, well-" But was interrupted by Tei, offering to get tea with Theo tomorrow. He let out a soft sigh, but blushed as he realized that she said yes to not just getting a drink but a full blown dinner. Ryo waved his hand to Theo. "Yeah, maybe next time. I am available quite frequently." He said. "So if you ever want to hang out and do something, just hit me up." Ryo said, opening his menu and sending Theo a friend request. Ryo thought for a moment. "I could use some m

Ryo hurriedly opened his messages as two pings went off. "Town Center, floor eight." He read softly aloud. He quickly sent a message to Jomei. As he walked he opened his menu and checked his equipment. Yep, still not good. It didn't synergize with his build well. Not like it would matter too much, this was floor 8 after all. They should be fine. Theo was still entirely new to the whole exploring thing, so that may cause some issue. Ryo shrugged. With Jomei there it wouldn't be any issue at all. On floor 8 Ryo didn't have to search very hard for Theo. "I swear Theo, you're are way

Ryo thought for a moment. "Combat tips I can certainly give out. It's a little complicated, and I don't know how bows work in the game so all I can give are basic tips." He thought for a second. "Maybe this quest will give a quick rundown of combat?" He said, sharing his thought out loud. He looked over to his girlfriend. "That, makes sense. I don't remember placing things into where but I could have just forgotten. I'm not really a morning person." He said, rubbing the back of his neck. Were they really just past floor 25? Or, were they further now? He would have to look and ask, he hadn't re

Ryo stifled a laugh as Theo mentioned that he had a weapon, but didn't have it equipped. A bow? That works too, he thought. Ryo did let out a laugh for Theo's 'roots' joke. Ryo nodded his head. "Oh yeah, monsters can get pretty big. But then again, you're pretty big. So maybe they'll be, less big?" He said, noting his lack of height. "And DOT is correct, you can also just say dot." Ryo then though hard about his build. "Well, I just wanted to fit a 'vibe' so I went with what looked cool." He said, motioning to his katana. "I mean, I nailed it yeah?" He asked, striking a quick pose. "I'v

Ryo rubbed his nose. "Oh yeah. Big mansion. Some parts still under construction, and some of it needs a new coat of paint. But I'm just one guy." He said. "Well, myself and Pennyworth." He said mentioned his butler. "And as for secret tunnels, that's not a bad idea. And a garden would help a lot with cooking." He said thinking about the possibility of one. Where would he put it? There was a nice spot next to front. Ryo looked down by his feet and managed to catch a herb spawning by them. "Oh ho ho, lucky me." Ryo continued to searching looking for more. "Yeah Theo, that's a good question.

"Master Ryo, once again I am asking you to wake up." Pennyworth the butler said loudly enough to demand attention. Ryo's slumber ended as he woke slowly, his long hair a unbrushed mess behind him. "Wha~?" He asked, half asleep. "No sleep again, Master Ryo?" Ryo shook his head, but gave a weak thumbs up. "I'll be fine. Thank for *ya~wn* for waking me." He said, a yawn interrupting his sentence. "Anything happen?" Ryo asked as he moved himself from his bed. "Nothing important to note. Other than Master Teion stopping by to inform us that she would be busy today. And that you weren't answering yo

Ryo slapped a hand onto the middle of Theo's back giving a laugh as he choked on the bread. "I warned you." He said. Poor guy, almost taken out of the game by a piece of bread. Pretty sure that'd be a first, and somehow still better than a handful of things on the board. Ryo's eye twitched when Theo explained how he felt alive and to help with any weird feelings. "Ha ha, I've been there." He said, waving a hand and turning his body away to look for, whatever it was he was supposed to. "Teion came from high school?" he said stifling a laugh. "I can't say 'Ryo' is any better. I meant to type 'Ry

Ryo nodded as Theo's name was given. "Pleasure to meet you Theo." He said, receiving the handshake. Ryo felt Tei's nudge, and chuckled softly in response. "I am being nice." He said, defending himself. Ryo paused to think for a moment. How many people were actually in the game, and would anyone from real life recognize him from school? Probably not, and if he had met them early on. He shook his head, not wanting to dwell on past mistakes. Ryo snapped back into focus as his received the party invite, and joined it. "Wow. Still level 1." He said slightly amazed. "So, what's gotten you in a kick

Ryo stared at the ceiling as he lay in his bed. He rolled over to his stomach, then back to his back as he filled the bed by spreading his limbs. He lay still, his thoughts running rampant in his mind. Where did this sudden apathy come from? Why did it hit? How long has he been in this bed? What was Teion up to? What was everyone else up to? What was he going to be up? He sighed again, another sign of the exhaustion of doing nothing. And the worst part was that he truly didn't want to do anything. Not anymore. He tried to catch up to the current Heroes of Aincrad, and join them on the front li

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