[SP-F1] tmw ur lvl 14, stacked & loaded w/ demonics, but u still haven't taken the combat tutorial.

[Andromeda 0]

For the past couple of days, An had been in limbo.

Her current haunt? The street in front of a smithy ran by a certain Lyle Tealeaf. She’d received some helpful info on the second lesson quest as soon as she told Leah she’d completed the first, and all things considered, she should be over-leveled for it – and also with no hope of receiving EXP rewards from the rest of the tutorial line, thought the amateur swordswoman with a hint of guilt. Should’ve taken it first instead of going to break some rock. Silly Harriette. That's a minus two to progressing efficiently now...! 

It was under this vein of thought that the girl internally psyched herself up and took in a deep breath. A set of stone steps, and then a door. The establishment wasn’t large, but from her observations, it held great rapport with the NPC citizens of the Town of Beginnings, and it was always busy with orders for equipment, tools, and repairs. On pretty sunny days like these, the pounding of a hammer against anvil could always be heard echoing from within. She marched up the steps – one, two, three – then she raised a hand to knock.

Then ‘something’ tugged at her.

She felt rooted to the place, mouth dry, unable to move or twist her hand forward to rap against the wood. 

“—”

An descended back down the steps, walked down the street until she turned a corner and found a certain wooden bench by the sidewalk. She plopped down, cupping her cheeks with her palms, and a small pout formed on her lips. 

Rinse and repeat.

 

Andromeda (LEVEL 14: 34 SP)   | 280/280 HP | 28/28 EN | 7 DMG   | 9 MIT | Frost Thorns | Frost Aura     | 3 LD

Spoiler [equipped:] Spoiler Dawn T1 Perfect Rapier -- [x3] Damage Marking the first steps of a young adventurer's new journey. A rapier that is rather plain in every aspect except for its elegant swept hilt made of brass. | [✦] Svalinn T1 Demonic Shield -- Cursed | Frost Thorns | Frost Aura | Mitigation "The shield which once stood before the sun and kept the Earth from being set aflame." A small round shield perpetually encased in a thick layer of unyielding ice. Its surface is uneven, with sharp ice crystals jutting out and rising up, and any attack aimed at it would sure result in a nasty counter-effect. Attacks made from afar or otherwise aren't left without retribution either, as the opponent would feel themselves surrounded by an intense chill. When equipped alongside any item with a flame enhancement, the ice becomes dyed with an auburn hue but does not lose any of its intensity. | [✦] Dice of Blessing  T1 Perfect Trinket -- [x3] LD [reference] The modern adventurer's mark of providence or misfortune - depending on how much Lady Luck likes you. The trinket itself is an acrylic D20 painted brown with gold numbers and an attached chain that allows it to be clipped onto the user's clothing. When thrown, it often lands on '20'. | [✦] [battle-ready inventory:] Spoiler [x5] Tier One Health Potions of Rare quality Heals 40 HP. | [✦] [x5] Golden Key A single-use item that grants +2 LD when opening a Treasure Chest. | [5] [x1] Teleportation Crystal  Use a post action to activate a teleport crystal. Teleports the player to the town or designated teleportation area they specify. | [✦] [skills:] Spoiler [used sp: 23 | unused sp: 11] 01. Rapier -- Rank 3 [sword arts:] Spoiler [r1:] [x2] Rip Ravine (2 Energy) - Two quick slashes into a target. [r2:] [x3] Accel Stab - (3 Energy) - A chain of three nimble thrusts aimed at the target's torso. [x4] Quadruple Pain - (4 Energy) - Four thrusts are made, each aimed at the limbs of the opponent. [r3:] [x5] Neutron - (5 Energy) - A single high-powered thrust, that pierces the opponents body. [x6] Crucifixion - (6 Energy) - A six-hit thrusting sword art that traces the pattern of a cross into the target. [x5 MA Stun] Twilight Resurrection - (8 Energy) - Four high-speed thrusts, followed by striking the opponent in the head with the back of the fist.

Edited May 28, 2020 by Andromeda

[Andromeda 0]

Today would be different though.

A sharp chime — oh bloody hell, Harriette, since when did you have it turned up that high? — pierced through her consciousness like a jolt of electricity. She jumped in her seat, eyes wide open, and internally spewing strings of choice words you wouldn't expect from your local silver-haired ditz. Whatever feeling she'd been trying to pin down was a secondary concern now that An resolutely scrambled to open her message window, fully prepared to unleash her frustration on the poor bloke—

Leah:
Rise and shine!
And get a move on already

Laugh. That was a joke. She was seriously not serious about being anything less than polite—

Andromeda:
Hi?

—Around the scariest redhead she knew. What was it about redheads and being scary? They were everywhere. Maybe she should re-dye her own hair for a burst of confidence, too?

Leah:
Wdym 'hi?'
You told me yesterday to give you a push

She did.

The only reason why An hadn't lightly banged her head against a table yet was because... there was no table... Harriette, what ran through your head to make you decide it was a brilliant idea? She typed some characters in -- no, no, it all sounded wrong! -- then she frantically backspaced as the wave of messages from the person she least wanted to hear from in this state continued.

Leah:
And right now, I spy your marker still hovering outside that quest area. What are you even doing?
So here it is. Your push

Edited June 18, 2020 by Andromeda