[F6-PP] A change in attire (Feeding the Enemy) Yui's Grace #1

[Kasumi 0]

It was then it hit her, on her peripheral with her arms wrapped around the trunk of the tree. Her gaze quickly shifts over to catch a small black serpent fluttering through the air like an insect. It was about the size of a gardener but in a jet black color. Swimming through the air like it was water, a small pink tongue jettisoned out to smell the girl before it flickered into obscurity, blending into its environment. "Wait, why were you watching me?" Kasumi asks the beast as though it could understand her. It phases back into reality to her words, for the jig was up. Another parade of its tongue, it ogles the girl with tiny black eyes. Ebbing on the side of caution, she approaches it slowly ready to strike back if need be. It stays stationary other than its swirling dormant in the air like a ribbon on the wind.

ID# 164835 results: Loot: 12+8=20, Success!

Edited August 12, 2020 by Kasumi

[Gaius 0]

Evidently, as he is pushing aside hunks of brush and vines, at times having to cut his way through. "All this green s*** is the worst part, I mean its pretty when you don't need to dive into it." Gaius remarks as more leaves flutter down beside him in pieces. On the horizon, Gaius sees the warm glow of the settlements central fires. "Hell yeah, you and me gut..." The typhoon smirks with a tap of his belly, for it had guided him well enough that he would be able to enjoy a real bed tonight. He then begins to beat a path toward it, trying to keep his mental compass faced in its direction. He'd not risk being sidetracked now that he had a sense of which way to head. Rather quickly Gaius moves across roots and shrubbery with several lunges and vaults of his polearm making large bounds.

ID# 164836 results: Loot: 17+3=20, Success!

1*T1 Material Obtained

Total T1 Materials: 6

Edited August 12, 2020 by Gaius

[Kasumi 0]

As the girl would approach the tiny black creature, it begins to recoil and pull away. It seemed that her size was rather frightening to the serpent, but it also meant that perhaps the thing had no intention of harming her either. "It's alright." Kasumi mutters trying to bridge the gap now realizing that it was not going to attack her. Her mind began to race with ideas on how to prove that she wished it no harm either but she'd not press it. If it felt cornered it would surely either flee or become aggressive out of fear. It would take her special brand of kindness given how small it was to reach it. It was then she noticed on the other end where its tail was another head. Confused as she had not seen it prior, it was obtuse and she knew not how to process the fact.

ID# 164837 results: Craft: 5+1=6, Failure! [1/4]

Edited August 12, 2020 by Kasumi

[Gaius 0]

The orange glow in the distance was getting closer with each leap, showing that he was making progress at a steady rate toward his objective. He eyeballs on his peripheral a few more of the mushrooms he had come for which cause him to slow. "I don't have time now, f*** perfect that I find you now." He'd make a mental note to return tomorrow and see if they were still here, but he would much rather get home and take a bath. The scents of the wild were stuck to his skin and he felt filthy, which was no way for a man to live. Maybe a bit of floral oil would kill that stink, for he felt that it may linger with just simple soaps being used. His stench would be the last thing he'd want to offend people with, which was a bit ironic given his character.

ID# 164838 results: Loot: 2+3=5, Failure!

Edited August 12, 2020 by Gaius

[Kasumi 0]

It seemed that every attempt the girl made to move forward caused the creature she was trying to corral made it instantly back away along with her movements. Given the size of the tiny serpent, it was not that out of the ordinary for it to be frightened of her. She was all too aware of how overwhelming something much larger than oneself could cause turbulence, instantly her mind took to Absolute Zero which she had her withdrawals that were suppressed outwardly. The titan was difficult to face but it was within her allies she found strength, she could hardly imagine taking it on alone without them by her side. This lizard had no such luxury, it was in solidarity and facing the blossom alone. This would not deter her, however, but she was at a bit of a loss at how best to approach this. Her experience in such matters was worn on her sleeve.

ID# 164839 results: Craft: 7+1=8, Failure [2/4]

Edited August 13, 2020 by Kasumi

[Gaius 0]

Gaius moves to Floor 7

Making it to the warp gate, Gaius travels downward to the golden fields that composed floor 7 and it was clear the day was coming to a close. NPC within the walls of Nimbus the settlement of this floor made for housing and with a close of the doors as they moved inward they retire. Gaius would do the same, exiting the city and making for his part shop, part tavern. A soft breeze walked its way across the stocks of wheat in enough density to paint the perimeter in yellow, it buffed against his hair as he walked against it. "Feels great to get out of that humidity." The typhoon remarks as he staggers up the steps and takes a golden key from his pocket. The door responds with a metallic clunk before it creeks open and the place picks up light with a ring of a bell on the entry.

Edited August 13, 2020 by Gaius

[Kasumi 0]

Again she takes a small step forward, extending an outstretched and upturned hand toward it still perched rather precariously in the canopy of trees. Sliding her feet upon the branch as she advanced, a quick dart of the tongue again in a rather quick succession showed the fear in the serpent as it swirled back further in the air like riding the waves. "I won't hurt you, if you'd just let me show you..." Kasumi spoke in a murmur toward it trying to extend her heart to the inanimate but real to her construct, that was having a hard time understanding her. To it every motion toward it felt like a predator seeking prey, it was not something it could deduce a difference between. It became clear that a more solid method of coercing it within range would need to be found, else she runs the risk of losing it for good.

ID# 164840 results: Craft: 7+1=8, Failure! [3/4]

Edited August 13, 2020 by Kasumi

[Gaius 0]

Gaius turns and locks the place now being inside the interior, he begins to strip as he walks across the large room tossing his glaive rather haphazardly upon one of the circular tables. Eventually, the clap of his bare feet smacks against the wood floors beneath him. He makes for the ice chest and pulls out various prior crafting meals, the chill makes him shutter in a sharp jerk. Shoving a hunk of chicken into his mouth and carrying it with his teeth, he has a bit other random morsels of food in his mits. He then makes for the stairs with a lions share. Next on the agenda was a bath, to wash the scents of the wild from his body for it reeked like a jungle. To those who would be curious enough to peek through the windows, would surely be blinded by the sights within the building.

Edited August 13, 2020 by Gaius

[Kasumi 0]

The final step toward causes it to hiss abruptly, slinking off in a rapid rebound through the leaves overhead. A phrase falls from the girls lips "Wait!" feeling as though she was in the wrong and had harmed it in some way. She would need to rectify this in some fashion, and despite how dark it was becoming making it difficult for the girl to see she'd press on. Kasumi lunges in the direction she saw it head. Catching herself on the next branch in tandem, her feet slip a bit as it was becoming harder to see where to land. She did not care for she would need to fix the harm she had done at least in some regard or she would hardly find sleep until she had. Kasumi's eyes took on a damp look, feeling miserable for the transgression she had wrought upon the serpent treating it no different than a real life entity.

ID# 164841 results: Craft: 6+1=7, Failure [4/4] Escaped!

Edited August 13, 2020 by Kasumi

[Gaius 0]

At the top of the stairs, as an eaten chicken bone drops to the floor and explodes with its durability drained in a flash of blue light, Gaius stuffs a dinner roll into his mouth. Drawing a bath in a large ivory basin, Gaius would open his inventory with a gentle breeze gracing his nether regions. Scrolling through he pulls out a bottle of purple liquid, uncorking it and taking a whiff. A lavender oil to which was his 'secret ingredient' when it came to washing himself, most chicks would judge him harshly if they found out about it. But it was what he enjoyed, and helped kill off the smells that clung to him harshly from the places he traveled. Twisting the vial over the surface of the water it taints it to a slight purple opacity. The floral smell permeates the room, and he inhales sharply with his face taking to a grin.

Edited August 13, 2020 by Gaius

[Kasumi 0]

In hot pursuit of it, Kasumi catches another glimpse of it as it flickers in and out of visibility. Through the moisture on her eyes and the low visibility that sought to claim her footing, she did not give in. "Wait, please..." she looks to it as it feels cornered, offering a show of teeth as before. Perhaps a distraction? If I can draw it away from how big I am maybe I won't be so scary. Kasumi thought as she shifted through her inventory for something anything to prove useful at this moment, keeping one eye latched to the thing in fear it would flee again. Finding a couple of strawberries in her menu that had yet to be consumed, she did not know if it would make a difference. But for something of it's stature it could hardly be the hunting kind, which meant either tiny insects or vegetation would be its form of currency.

ID# 164842 results: Loot: 18+8=26, Success!

Edited August 13, 2020 by Kasumi

[Gaius 0]

Lifting a leg and using his toes, the water was hot enough to burn one's skin but he was no wimp. Slinking in rather slow with the food in his hands pressed to the rim of the tub. As he submerges a bit of it escapes and empties in the center of the room. The typhoon exhales sharply as he slides in "Ahhh~" as the ridges in his back bang against the back. Resting his head against the rim he looks to the ceiling at the light as the weight of the world begins to drain into the water, the rigors of travel washing away with the filth. His right arm folds in and shoves a partially damp roll back into his gullet. "This is the life." Gaius barks with his mouth full to the empty room with an echo, enjoying the luxury he was pampering himself with on a rather frequent basis.

Edited August 13, 2020 by Gaius

[Kasumi 0]

Removing it from her inventory, a nice size chunk of red in her fingertips topped with emerald green it was good that items hardly parished in this game without direct forcing of such. Kasumi outstretched her hand and shook it, the creature still wholeheartedly focused on her that she could almost make out her silhouette upon its black eyes. It was now or never, for in this lighting if she lost it again given it's shading it would begin to become impossible to pick it out in the darkness. "It's good, I promise." Kasumi chokes out with a mixture of cheerfulness and sadness on her tongue with a smile, uncomfortable by the fact she may have harmed anything let alone something so small. With a twiddle of its tongue in a bright pink, it began to pick up the scent but was still latched to her in its unwavering gaze.

ID# 164843 results: Craft: 3+1=4, Failure [1/4]

Edited August 13, 2020 by Kasumi

[Gaius 0]

The roll finishes rather quickly, Gaius shoving the last bit of the food he had swiped from his storefront before sliding under the surface. Popping up and opening his eyes with the water pouring from his face, he would look to the side of the tub and grab a bottle with a dark red color. A solid thunk as he rips out the cork, a heavy swig of what was inside. A rich red wine straight from the tap, although it did not have the same effect as the home it was still enjoying all the same. The excellent chaser to a long day of travel and sightseeing. This life was his and he'd enjoy every second, his fingers wrapped around the neck he would finish it all tonight. After all, by this time tomorrow, he may not see it for a day or two. Just in case he got lost.

Edited August 13, 2020 by Gaius

[Kasumi 0]

A couple more steps toward it do not beckon quite the same response, it seemed divided between the fruit in her hand and Kasumi herself. It does not hiss or back away, even still Kasumi moves slowly, with one of her hands holding the food and her other open and acting as a charade of 'it's ok' beside it. Her feet beneath her twisted and curved slightly around the branch underneath her as she was walking the plank with her legs shaking given how slow her movements were. Despite it, all the rather determined look upon the girl's face with a subtle breeze claiming the flow of her hair behind her, her bangs covering her vision as leaves parade past her. It looked as though a storm was brewing on the horizon as if cardinal itself was trying to halt her advances. Just a little closer she pleaded in her mind

ID# 164844 results: Craft: 1+1=2, Failure [2/4]

Edited August 13, 2020 by Kasumi

[Gaius 0]

Taking another swig before scrubbing himself feverishly and swapping in succession until sufficiently washed up. He had a bit of mental blockage, he'd noticed that he had not received any guild activity in a bit of time. Sliding open his menu it showed that they were all still online. "Must be busy." Gaius remarks taking another mouthful of the wine. It had been a bit of time since they had gone after Raidou in that pit on floor 22. He thought himself crazy and it was just about something he'd do. But it seemed the guy's reasons were different from his own would be. He'd give the guy props, that took balls that most did not share. "I'd save your a** again kid, you've earned it." Gaius remarked with the memory of a big a** polearm sticking out of the dudes body, as if the next drink he took was a toast.

Edited August 13, 2020 by Gaius

[Kasumi 0]

Bridging the gap with her cautious and slowed advance, getting the smell as close to it as she could without startling it. She was starting to worry about how fixated it was on her, that it would take flight again. But then it happened: its eyes switched from locked to hers to the hunk of fruit in her fingertips. It's mouth opens and she was expecting another hiss, but to her surprise, with rather quick speed it suction cups to the fruit riding her hands. Like a straw, a bit of a sucking noise before a piece breaks off in a section. What follows is a smacking noise before a tiny gulp and another dart into the piece of red food, her hand slowly being coated with the juice trapped within it. She'd need to wash her hand after this, but at the very least she'd made amends with the thing.

ID# 164845 results: Craft: 11+1=12, Success!

Edited August 13, 2020 by Kasumi

[Gaius 0]

A scream of the water as he steps out of the tub to a spray of water, the heat making him sway a bit as he does. His feet slide a bit before he rights himself, pulling the bottle up and shaking it inverted. "Guess its out." Gaius remarks with one eye shut, staring into the bottle's neck. He then rather abruptly shatters it against one of the walls of the bathroom to an explosion of data. "It's like fireworks every day." he chuckles leaning to grab a white towel to cover his tanned skin, locking it around his waist and removing the cork to allow the water to drain out. "Get the hell out of my face." Gaius barks flapping at the menu still open on the right side of his vision. The lights dim as he heads back down to the first floor, now at least wearing something on his person.

[Kasumi 0]

It finishes its snack before looking to the girl again, but its current stare gave an almost expectant one instead of fear. She removes another piece of fruit and extends it to the serpent once more. It latches on with both heads this time around proving it was in fact had two of them. It was jet black like ebony or ink, with little beady yellowed eyes now that it wasn't attempting stealth. She smiles as it wraps around her wrist like a bracelet, she touches softly its scales which were still slick from the moisture of the floor. After it's stack is finished, it looks to the girl with one of its two heads, a paraded tongue. "I am glad we could be friends," Kasumi responds as it looks to her, expecting it to leave now that amends had been made. But it stays latched to her wrist loosely.

"Uh, ok." she comments unsure how to respond to the thing now just hanging out. "I guess you can come with me then." she remarks as she moves it into her hair, which it obliges with ease.

Edited August 13, 2020 by Kasumi

[Gaius 0]

Grabbing a bit more food and eating his fill, Gaius was just about ready to pass out himself feeling fattened. Still clad in only the white patch of linen, he bunches his crap up in a pile and grabs his polearm from the floor. Up to his room on the second floor he drops the whole of it all upon the wooden ground, before falling into a bed. His mind raced with the possibility of what he should do in the morning, as his head shifted in the bedding. Turning upward and looking at the pastel ceiling above, he'd raise a hand and smile. "I am sure it will be great, I'll pick up Boris and maybe we can do something crazy." Gaius remarked as he began to feel his eyes become heavy with a grin, drifting into a lull as he'd begin to pass to unconsciousness. Reality fades to black as he slides into a slumber.

Quest Complete:

Kasumi:

Familiar (Fighter) Obtained!

5*SP (2 Thread Closure, 1 Event Bonus, 1 Quest Bonus, 1 Grace)

Gaius:

3*SP (2 Thread Closure, 1 Event Bonus)

Simmone (Guild Treasurer):

800*Col (Thread Closure)

6*T1 Materials (Gathered/Gaius)

Edited August 13, 2020 by Gaius