[PP-F5] Dumpster Fire in tha Dustbowl <<The Traveler>>

[Vigilon 0]

Vigilon had been needing to deal with some things, but before that, he'd been told he needed a skill...honestly, why had he not thought about it earlier? Maybe it was the fact that he really wasn't one for this floor. Nevertheless, he walked over to the safe zone's edge. He didn't know if or when the NPC who gave the quest he needed to do would show up, but, well, who knows, someone else might show up, with the same idea. There might be a reason why this skill was so important...well, it probably was, it was literally called Survival. Hopefully someone would be willing to tag along, he didn't know if he could solo such an important quest. "I've really got so much to do...I just hope this can be done smoothly, without any problems... I know I gotta train and all, but I'm already going to be carried as it is..."

Bahahahaha, he thinks he can avoid what's inevitable.

@Dazia

 

Stats and Equipment:

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Level:  44
HP:  880
EN:  98(Base[88], Energist[10])

Damage: 15(Martial Arts Rank 5[+7], Veriost[+6], MA Ferocity[1])

MIT: 48(Silver Night[36], LA Rank 3[12])

ACC: 2(Leather Strikers, Dragon's Eye)

EVA: 2(Silver Night, Dragon's Eye)

 

 

Equipment:

[T2]Leather Strikers(Accuracy, Bleed, Paralyze)[Equipped]

[T2]Silver Night(Mitigation[2], Evasion)[Equipped]

[T1]Dragon's Eye(Accuracy, Evasion, Loot Die)[Equipped]

 

Items:

Teleport Crystal x1

 

 

Skills:

Energist

Gatherer

Searching Rank 2

Light Armor Rank 3(+12 MIT)

 

Extra Skills:

Martial Arts Rank 5

Familiar Mastery: Fighter Rank 3

Meditation

 

Mods:

MA Ferocity(+1 base DMG when using Martial Arts)

MA Finesse Rank 3(-3 EN cost when using MA Sword Arts)

 

Edited March 22, 2021 by Vigilon

[Dazia 0]

Dazia really didn't like how the sun was relentless on this floor. Made her want to get the skill even more now... She'd been in the freezing cold of the fourth floor for a while now, and this sudden temperature flip wasn't doing her any favors. She was also tired of all that she went through prior to this. First there was the failed search, then there was the need to be escorted through the floor, and then she was hunted...that floor was probably cursed, that had to be the source of its conflict. Whatever the case, it was a new day, and Dazia was going to get a skill that would make nature less of a nuisance to her. When she approached the settlement's gate, she saw someone familiar... She walked up to Vigilon, and was tempted to punch him in the shoulder. "You. We need to talk about your damn girlfriend."

 

Stats and Equipment:

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Level:  31
HP:  640(Base[620], Athletics[20])
EN:  62
DMG:  12(One Handed Rapier Rank 5[+5], Shadowdance[+4], Athletics[+1], Rapier Ferocity[+1])

MIT: 48(Raven Shade, Light Armor rank 3)

ACC: 2(Shadowdance, Corvid's Eye)

EVA: 2(Raven Shade, Corvid's Eye)

 

Equipment:

[T2]Shadowdance(2 DMG, 1 ACC)

[T2]Raven Shade(2 MIT, 1 EVA)

[Tierless]Corvid's Eye(1 ACC, 1 EVA)

 

Items:

Teleport Crystal x1

 

Skills:

One handed Rapier Rank 5

Light Armor Rank 3(+12 Mitigation)

 

Mods:

Athletics(+20 HP, +1 DMG)

Rapier Ferocity(+1 Base Damage when using Rapier)

 

[Vigilon 0]

Vigilon looked out to the horizon, seeing the seas of sand all over the floor's expanse, save for a few mountains and rocky formations here and there. He almost drifted off into thought as he stared off into the distance...then Dazia came along.

"You. We need to talk about your damn girlfriend."

Vigilon sighed. "She try to kill you again? I know, I know, 'something's gotta be done about it', but I love her too much...besides, if I don't love her at her worst, how do I even deserve her at her best? Have you ever known the feeling, or even the saying?" He responded. He was aware that Dazia was kind of in a relationship, but...

Before Vigilon could continue, he was approached by a woman wearing cloth all over her. "Excuse me young sir, I have need for some assistance... I have grown weak with illness, and I have lost my cargo in the desert...could you help retrieve it for me? The goods are needed in two days, time is of the essence..." Two familiar players showed up while the NPC was talking. "Sure, I guess we'll help." Vigilon decided. He then turned around and saw the two familiar players. "Oh...Victor. April. I know we're rivals and all, but maybe we could do a quest as a full party?" He offered as he placed his hand on Dazia's shoulder.

 

The NPC Players:

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Auranika:

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Faceclaim:

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Armor:

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Note: The armor is golden, and the wings are metallic and cannot fly, for they are for cosmetic purposes.

 

 

Ind0minus:

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[Dazia 0]

Dazia didn't know how to answer Vigilon there. Her grimace was somewhat hidden by her cowl, and she once again considered the grim possibilities... "Benjamin...he knows that I might have to kill again, but he hasn't seen the worst of my hate. He got upset when I stopped that redhead from clinging to him, though I'd admit that was my fault...but...it doesn't change the fact that he might not actually know me for who or what I really am. He hasn't even seen The Nevermore...that reminds me, I should probably get to painting from those screenshots..." She thought. Soon an NPC came up to Vigilon. Perfect timing. As the NPC was talking, two players who Vigilon seemed to know walked up. So...that face, the name he was addressed as...was this really Victor Falcon, the prestigious yet pretentious son of Adelram Falcon? To think that an idiot like Vigilon would know him... Then there was that one who Dazia recognized on sight. April Darren...what an egotistical bitch. Was that armor surfaced with gold? Ridiculous.

It wasn't long before two others arrived on the scene as the Quest Giving NPC left. Arnemis seemed to be analyzing the players in sight, aside from Dazia. Koharu, however, seemed to recognize Vigilon...

"Ara ara, Alex-kun! It's so good to see you again~"

Oh...would this be troublesome, or laughable? Dazia watched as Koharu proceeded to glomp Vigilon and hold tightly. Dazia couldn't keep herself from snickering at the sight.

 

The NPC Players:

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Koharu:

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Arnemis:

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[Vigilon 0]

Before he had a chance to properly introduce Dazia to his rivals, and vice versa, Vigilon would turn around upon hearing a voice he hadn't heard in years. He was a second too late to avoid the girl who had a huge crush on him back in middle school, the girl who was either an immigrant, or someone who was studying abroad. Did Vigilon know? Not really. "Oh shi-"

And just like that, she was hugging him tightly again. Was he comfortable with this? Nope.

"A-Ayaka...I, um... I-it's nice to...see you again too?" He responded, trying to be nice. He looked over to Dazia, and mouthed the words, "Help me." Hopefully she was willing to pull Ayaka off of him like she did with the redhead and Benjamin back at the Gala. He wouldn't possibly know what to do otherwise...and frankly, it was kind of embarrassing, not knowing a way out of this issue.

[Dazia 0]

Alright, now Dazia knew the pink haired player's real name, based on how Vigilon addressed her. Ayaka, hm? "Hey Vigilon, her username's Koharu, for your information." Dazia noted. The poor fool's expression was a priceless sight, and he even felt the need to mouth the words "Help me". "No, I don't think I will." She muttered, a smirk on her face. "In fact, I'd like to see where this goes..." This was a fair punishment for letting Krysta get away with another attempt to kill her, she thought. Even Arnemis was suppressing a smile. This whole thing was just too funny.

"I just knew you'd be happy to see me too, Alex~" Koharu mused. "How have you been? You look so handsome since I last saw you!" She asked Vigilon. While Koharu loosened her grip, she didn't necessarily release Vigilon from her embrace.

Dazia was trying so hard to hide her amusement.

[Vigilon 0]

Dazia would reveal Ayaka's username, probably for certain reasons. However, she seemed unwilling to help Vigilon out of this crisis. "I just knew you'd be happy to see me too, Alex~" Koharu mused. "How have you been? You look so handsome since I last saw you!" Koharu didn't exactly release Vigilon, but at least she loosened her grip. Ok, what was he gonna say, how was he gonna respond...but most importantly, who was going to tell Koharu that Vigilon was taken now? She'd kinda missed her chance to ask him out a few years ago...or, maybe, she didn't, but Vigilon didn't know how to properly handle the situation and completely forgot about it. "I- I've been doing well, how about you?"

Smooth, Vigilon. Very smooth.

After Auranika and Ind0minus managed to contain their laughter on Vigilon's situation, they would be willing to speak with the others. Ind0minus would begin speaking with Arnemis, while Auranika would decide to speak to Dazia, leaving Vigilon with Koharu.

"So you're an associate of Vigilon? Might as well know more about you since we're going to be working together, it seems." Auranika began. "I am known by many names. The Angelic Warrior, The Golden Dragon, Lady April, Auranika...feel free to call me what you'd prefer." She said in introduction, not recognizing Dazia due to the cowl.

Edited March 23, 2021 by Vigilon

[Dazia 0]

Koharu looked happy to know that her crush, or maybe even Senpai, was doing well, and willing to ask her how she was, too. "I've been doing great, I'm so glad you asked~!" She answered with glee. "Are you taking a quest? I'd love to do it with you, if you'll have me!" Koharu asked, before noticing Vigilon's expression. "Are you blushing?" She asked as she smiled sweetly.

Turns out that April didn't recognize Dazia. Must have been the cowl. Figures, she had many titles for herself, including that classic "Lady April". Who does she think she is? "Bitch it is, then." Came Dazia's response as she took off her cowl. "Long time no see...and clearly you're just as self-centered as ever." She added.

After some conversation initiated, Arnemis decided to make a point to the other five players aside from her. "We need to form parties. If we're all taking the quest, we will need to form two parties of three, or three parties of two." She stated. "So, who do you all want to be party members with?" She asked.

"Definitely not her." Dazia began, gesturing to Auranika.

[Vigilon 0]

Koharu was very pleased by Vigilon's response, and she proceeded to ask if she could tag along with Vigilon during the quest. "...I...don't see why not." Vigilon replied. "Dude think for a moment, look what you just got yourself into! Ayaka clearly likes you a little too much and you don't know how the best way to say no!" Vigilon thought. Koharu then caught him blushing. Yes, he was actually blushing. As a guy, it was easy for him to lose his train of thought, or even lose track of his heart rate, whenever a pretty girl would be really sweet with him...he just preferred that it be with Krysta, since he'd genuinely loved her, whereas this was probably just an unexpected yet natural reaction. "I am?" He ended up asking. Oops, was he supposed to say that?

Ind0minus loved a good laugh, but it was time to let out a little truth that he knew. "While this is a rather sweet reunion, miss Koharu, I think you should know that Vigilon is currently with another woman." He let a few seconds pass, so it could sink in, or for her to give any responses. "Krysta was her username, I believe."

Auranika's expression became a blend of shock and dismay as Dazia gave her answer while revealing herself. "F***, it's you." She blurted out. Dazia then gave her little remark on Auranika's self-centered behavior... "How dare you! Ugh, you clearly haven't changed at all, Violet Grace...you really are an absolute disgrace!" She reacted towards Dazia's words.

Edited March 23, 2021 by Vigilon

[Dazia 0]

To say things were going off the deep end, well...that was still in question, as Dazia had no clue how to answer it.

Vigilon agreed to let Koharu tag along, though he was oblivious to the fact that he was blushing. It was hilariously adorable, in Dazia's opinion. Koharu looked like she was about to say "Kawaii" or something along those lines. "Alex-kun, you can count on me!" She said upon Vigilon's reply.

Auranika wasn't too pleased at Dazia's words. "Your words fall on deaf ears if they don't prove mine." Dazia responded.

Victor Falcon would be finished with laughing at the situation, and would reveal to Koharu that Vigilon was a taken man. The response would be quite shocking. "So what? Is there a reason we can't both have him?"

"Pffffff, what?" Came Dazia's reaction to what Koharu had just said.

Arnemis stood there for a short moment and then interrupted with, "I see that only three have even said anything to help form the parties. Vigilon and Koharu had agreed to go together, and Dazia has refused to go with Auranika. Anything you can say that might help?" 

Dazia smirked. "I'll keep an eye on Koharu and Vigilon." She decided. She was going to have some fun with this... "Then it's settled. One party will consist of Vigilon, Koharu and Dazia. The other will have Auranika, Ind0minus, and myself." Arnemis declared.

[Vigilon 0]

"Oh, thank God." Vigilon thought when Ind0minus revealed that he was taken. 

"So what? Is there a reason we can't both have him?" Koharu asked.

Aaaaaand cue the intense internal screaming.

No, nononononononono, he was not meant for that kind of love life, he didn't want to be a Harem Anime Protagonist, he didn't want more than one girl to be with him! How was he gonna deal with this now that he knew Koharu wasn't opposed to this kind of thing? Ind0minus failed to contain his expression, and was about to burst out in laughter.

Auranika growled in response to Dazia's counter. She didn't have any clever follow up for this one. The girl with white and pink hair and dark armor would announce the parties after one more sentence from Dazia. Oh, how cruel this probably was.

With Koharu still embracing him, Vigilon would send the party invites to Koharu and Dazia, and it was off into the desert they would go...just in time for the sandstorm.

How long did the players spend chatting? Time was a wasting, and they had to find the cargo before it was too late! Vigilon trudged in the sands, slowed by the wind, sand, and heat. He wasn't damaged yet, but the desert was at it's full strength of danger...

ID# 186171 CD: 12(Vigilon does not take Sandstorm Damage)

Edited March 23, 2021 by Vigilon

[Dazia 0]

If there was a reason for joining Vigilon and Koharu on this one, it would definitely be the one-sided crush that was clearly not going to change very much...and Dazia would take it upon herself to make remarks as to prolong this sh*t for as long as she possibly could. This wasn't just a simple punishment anymore, and this quest was going to be a pain in the ass...so damn it, she was going to make the journey enjoyable by watching Koharu continue to chase down, pursue, and cling to Vigilon. Even if she looked like a "Third wheel" in this party, she was going to make this last, and she was going to have fun with it. Arnemis began speaking with her two party members, but that wasn't important for the time being. "So, Vigilon, do you think you can accept another lover?" She asked, knowing she was going to fluster him.

ID# 186172 CD: 11(Dazia takes no Sandstorm Damage)

Edited March 23, 2021 by Dazia

[Vigilon 0]

Auranika and Ind0minus were unlikely to have the best of conversations with the white and pink haired girl with the dark armor, but Vigilon guessed it could have been worse, for to Vigilon's surprise, Auranika and Dazia had a history together, and not a good one. So yeah, there was unlikely to be very much positive talk in that conversation, but the worst of it was probably over. Dazia would then ask the question that Koharu would probably be waiting for the answer to...

"So, Vigilon, do you think you can accept another lover?" Dazia asked.

WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY??? "I swear, by all that is holy you are going to pay for this." Vigilon thought. "I'll um, consider it. I might have to check with Krysta and see if she's okay with it." Was the answer Vigilon could come up with.

The answer to that posed question that he knew, was definitely no.

ID# 186173 CD: 11(Vigilon does not take Sandstorm Damage)

Edited March 23, 2021 by Vigilon

[Dazia 0]

Arnemis decided to pull out her weapon, as to handle any monsters, or to settle any disputes between her party members. Their conversation seemed to become a bit heated, but it wasn't disastrous as of yet. Her eyes scanned the horizon, seeing no immediate threats for the moment.

Koharu hadn't been holding on too tightly, until the winds of the sandstorm began getting worse. She awaited Vigilon's answer eagerly, and, well...it wasn't necessarily a no. In fact, it sounded like a maybe, and he'd wanted to check with his other lover first. "I don't have many doubts there, I bet she's a lot of fun, knowing you!" Koharu remarked. "Oh, she's lots of fun, all right, as long as she's not trying to put your head on a pike..." Dazia added, muttering the second half of the sentence. "I'm sorry, what was that?" Koharu asked, wondering what Dazia was muttering. "Nothing, just this sandstorm." She lied.

ID# 186293 CD: 5(Dazia takes no Sandstorm Damage)

Edited March 23, 2021 by Dazia

[Vigilon 0]

When the sandstorm started getting worse, this was a moment when Vigilon actually didn't mind Koharu holding onto him. The Kimono the pink haired girl wore was likely to blow in the wind, so having something to hold onto probably made a difference. Vigilon was definitely willing to be a friend to Koharu, he just didn't think he was capable of loving more than one woman at a time, not to mention he wasn't the most comfortable with Koharu's...clingy tendencies...but he didn't want to break her heart too much by outright saying no. Hopefully Krysta knew some tricks as to how to kindly give rejections to women... "She's a great person, Ayaka. I think you two could be friends at the very least." He said to Koharu as he continued to move through the desert with her. He liked Koharu only as a friend, he knew that now, but hopefully the girl would be willing to accept that in the end.

ID# 186294 CD: 6(Vigilon takes no Sandstorm Damage)

Edited March 23, 2021 by Vigilon

[Dazia 0]

Vigilon was being fairly encouraging to Koharu, and this just made it all better for Dazia. Besides, if something were to happen to Krysta, well...he always had the loving Koharu to spend his days with...and due to the enmity between Krysta and Dazia...it was a given at this point that she was now supporting this humorous, one-sided union of Vigilon and Koharu. "So Vigilon, since you said you were happy to see Koharu again, did you miss her dearly all the years you were separated?" Dazia asked. She really wanted to know the touching tale of Vigilon and Koharu, and how they met, possibly even the time when Koharu first loved him...primarily because she wanted a good laugh to keep her going through this storm. "It can't get better than this." She thought.

Koharu took Vigilon's encouraging words very well. "In that case, I can't wait to meet her, Alex-kun." She decided.

ID# 186296 CD: 10(Dazia takes no Sandstorm Damage)

Edited March 23, 2021 by Dazia

[Vigilon 0]

Koharu seemed excited to meet Krysta. Maybe they could be friends, they both seemed like good people, after all. Dazia then asked a question that was difficult for Vigilon to handle....he was being taunted, tormented maybe. "You say that like I wouldn't miss a good friend, Dazia. Of course I missed her." Sure, he missed her as a friend, but even friends should still be missed when gone or separated. Hopefully that was enough for Dazia, he did not want to answer any more unnecessary questions from here on out. 

The sands were treacherous, and the Sandstorm was really getting bad now. Vigilon began to feel some tingling, and that was followed by his foot getting stuck in the sand, causing him to fall over. "Aaugh!!" But instead of checking on himself, he wanted to make sure the friend who was holding onto him was unharmed. "Ayaka, are you alright?" He asked.

ID# 186297 CD: 1(Vigilon is buffeted by the Sandstorm!)

Vigilon: HP 860/880

Edited March 23, 2021 by Vigilon

[Dazia 0]

Dazia thought it couldn't get better than this, and Vigilon replied with, "You say that like I wouldn't miss a good friend, Dazia. Of course I missed her." Oh, this was bound to get better now.

Koharu seemed to really like what was said. "Alex-kun, I missed you too~" She replied sweetly. Dazia was unable to contain a chuckle at how hilariously mushy this was becoming. "Aw, how sweet..." Dazia remarked with a smile on her face. She was in a much better mood now, and Vigilon had then fallen into a bit of a disaster that was sure to make things worse for him, but better for Dazia. Vigilon's foot got stuck in the sand, and he fell, while Koharu was still holding onto him. Vigilon's first course of action from here would be to ask if Koharu was alright. Koharu looked deeply into Vigilon's eyes, and saw the genuine concern he showed, and it was a sign that he cared for her...and the only thing that Koharu would mutter out as she blushed was, "Ara ara, Alex-kun...how chivalrous of you..." She pulled herself together, and continued. "I'm fine, thank you for caring." She managed to answer.

Dazia tried to get over her own chuckling and snickering at this scene, but then she realized what Vigilon had really stepped in...was that cloth? "Ok you two, I know this is such a sweet moment, one that I support, but I think we found the cargo." Dazia noted, as she pointed to the other signs of the cargo, slowly being buried by the sand of the sandstorm.

ID# 186298 CD: 2(Dazia takes no Sandstorm Damage)

Edited March 23, 2021 by Dazia

[Vigilon 0]

Koharu responding sweetly to Vigilon admitting he actually did miss her was kind of expected. If she really liked him, it would be anticipated that she would also say she missed him too, while clearly loving the fact that he missed her in the first place.

The way Koharu looked into Vigilon's eyes when he helped her, it clearly signaled to Vigilon something, and he had a feeling of what the pink haired girl would say. Well, that is, he expected the last thing she said, not the fact that she acknowledged he was being chivalrous in the process of doing the right thing, which wasn't bad, of course. Guy helps out girl, girl stares at guy, life goes on as if nothing happened...usually. What a cliche way to...find the cargo? Vigilon looked around him, and saw the cloth caught on his foot. It seemed that the players arrived just in time, for the sands were covering up some of the cargo. Vigilon waved over to the other party and called out, "Guys, we found the cargo!" 

If the other party was to believe Vigilon, and arrive at the scene, Vigilon would then say "This sandstorm's covering the stuff up, let's get this all in our inventories and return to the safe zone."

Then the attempts to get the cargo, despite the sandstorm, would begin.

ID# 186305 CD: 2(Vigilon does not take Sandstorm Damage)

Vigilon: HP 860/880

Edited March 23, 2021 by Vigilon

[Dazia 0]

Arnemis and Dazia would go right to gathering the Cargo, as they did not want any of it to be lost in the sands forever. Koharu would help as well, but she'd stick by Vigilon as she did so. Dazia was strong-ish, but she found herself more capable of trying to pull or dig the cargo out of the sand instead. Must have been a height thing...she'll get strong enough at some point, and her height couldn't change a thing...but she still hated the fact that she was short, despite its usefulness. She just thought it made her feel weaker, and she was once bullied for her height...but that's enough short storytime for now.

Dazia looked around the area, and it would seem that most of the Cargo had been reclaimed. "I think that's everything, ready to go back?" Dazia asked. The sandstorm was still raging on, but it could get worse if the players didn't get moving.

ID# 186306 CD: 3(Dazia does not take Sandstorm Damage)

Edited March 23, 2021 by Dazia