Skate Away to Another Day [Open]

[Eniko]

It was another day in Londinium and instead of his normal schedule of fighting monsters or travelling, Eniko decided to try out his skateboard. It was discovered by a Mechanic named Hirosame a few months ago and since he was free from the pressure of his parents thanks to the Catastrophe, he was able to do what every kid wanted, which was to have fun. But there was one problem: He didn't know how to skate his whole life. Yet, a self-teaching could help him out. In fact, he felt that riding a skateboard was easy since all he have to do was to jump on the board and kicked it in order to move. And help him practice, the pavement floor of the Londinium streets was the perfect area to try it out. "All right, skateboard's set. Let's see what this Apocrypha Board can do."

Apocrypha Board, it was the signature skateboard for the researcher of this item as it has the symbol of his guild, the Apocrypha. Eniko choose a Level 20 version of the skateboard for improved quality, but he wondered it can be the right skateboard for a beginner like him. With that thought out, he put down his skateboard and jumped onto it. Despite he has troubles on his balance after that, he managed to stood there without falling out. "Okay, now to move it..." He then kicked the ground to start, which the skateboard's wheels started to rotate and move it. After he saw a little movement, he tried it again but with a stronger kick, which the skateboard moved far away from where he was. Smiled at his progress, he tried again with another kick, which moved him far away once more. "Hey, this wasn't hard as I thought it would."

But he spoke too soon as when he rid his skateboard as it moved very quickly and saw many people right in front of him, he realized one thing: He didn't know how to stop! "Uh oh!" That was the only thing Eniko can say before he would crash an unlucky individual and shouted, "WATCH OUT!!!"

WORDS: 354

GOALS: To learn how to skate without accidents and chat some other Adventurers and Landers

NOTES: So you get the picture. Eniko tried to skate, but ended up about to crash someone. Feel free to get crashed by him or witness the whole funny incident to join!

[Zyrune]

Hp: 100 Mp: 100

Zyrune happily strolled down the wide streets of Londinium, it was another warm and sunny day and after a weeks worth of training, the druid decided that he needed a day off, well a day off from training him main class, he was still going to learn how to level his crafting class. At the moment his subclass was that of an artist and other than making beautiful sculptures and paintings to make minor money, he hadn't found much luck with the skill at all. Instead he had decided after long consideration to switch his crafting class to that of a tailor, he had even bought the scrolls to change, if fact he had even used them, but he guessed they took longer than to take effect than he originally had planned. Not only would tailoring earn him the same gold for selling products to people of the land, he could also earn ten times that by repairing or selling items with upgrades to adventurers. Smiling, the druid couldn't help but feel proud of his decision.

The sun was quite high in the sky and entire street seemed alive with both adventurers and people of the land alike. Some were chatting, others were selling items and of course others were buying items and there was the occasional person relaxing and enjoying the sun, just like he planned to. Zyrune managed to find his desired location with ease, it was a renowned fabric and tailor resource shop within Londinium. The window displayed beautiful fabrics, strange colourful costumes and unique patterns that would look ridiculous on anyone if this hadn't previously been a game. Each one was displayed beautifully and he couldn't help but feel inspired to create something to rival them. Already Zyrune's inner tailor felt awed by the flawless designs, the druid guessed that the crafter was a really high level and that the mannequins must have been crafted by a really talent artist. Inside Zyrune noticed the shopkeeper stood behind a small wooden counter, elegantly carved with intricate designs, it was definitely impressive. The man neither appeared young nor that old if Zyrune was honest, he seemed to either be young or have aged remarkable well.

The druid couldn't help but feel inspired as he gazed around the shop. Fabrics upon fabrics lay beautiful displayed around the shop, needles and threads too and even his ceiling was covered with fabrics here and there. What surprised the half-alv more was that the shop didn't just sell clothes, but also umbrellas, bags, shoes and a whole wall was dedicated to magic items that he would have loved to spend an afternoon learning about. Still the druid had a task at hand, even if it was his day off. He stood with a blank expression on his face as he examined a row of fabrics. Nearby he spotted a unique and rather astounding kimono, it was adorned with beautiful floral patterns, a light blue with orange and yellow details sown into it.Calmly the druid left the row of fabrics and approached the mannequin.

"How much?" Zyrune asked breaking the silence within the shop extending his hand to touch the fabric. It felt so soft and he could only imagine what it would feel like on his skin. Thankfully the man was generous and let the kimono go for 600 gold along with a variety of fabrics and tailoring equipment that he expected Zyrune would need. The druid was even surprised that the man offered to sell the druid's products if he made anything that impressed him. Standing outside the shop, up to his nose in a variety of fabric, more so poking out of his magic bag, he felt determined to start his new class as soon as he returned to the guild. The guild, his guild, that felt so strange to think. Recently he had been asked to join the House Of Crowns guild run by a level 90 Adventurer named Saber, the man while impressive along by his very status within Londinium had actually saved Zyrune from a rather unappealing situation during his first month. He would be forever grateful to the adventurer for that, humbled even now that he had been accepted to the guild, something he never thought possible nor understood how it was possible.

"WATCH OUT!!!"

The druid didn't even have time to look out from behind the tower of fabric to see why before something made contact with it, thankfully the fabric protected him from the blow but he was thrown backwards, the layers of carefully selected fabric flying in all directions like beautifully designed streamers let off during a festival. Letting out a sore groan, the druid rubbed his back where he had hit the ground. His heart jumping at the mess that lay around him, his beautiful fabrics now covered the street, although the looked beautiful cast around the area, he was sure the underside of them was now ruined with dust and dirt and anything else that they had landed on. Movement caught his eye from within a nearby pile of clothes. Whatever had hit him had fallen too. Scratching his head, the druid sighed with frustration. Who ever knocked into him must have a good reason or else they would get a word from him, then again the druid hadn't even been aware that he had stepped to far onto the rode without even bothering to look both directions due to his excitement about his new subclass.

"Just perfect." Zyrune mumbled as he dusted himself off and waited for the figure to emerge from beneath the pile of fabric.  

Hp:100 Mp:90
WC: 937
Abilities Used:
None
Tagged: Eniko
Notes:

[Eniko]

As predicted, he crashed not only into a tower of fabric of the fabric store, but also some kind of Druid behind it. This was the part that he didn't like, where he crashed onto someone and has a hard time explaining what happened. But since it was too late to change things, Eniko had no choice but to face the music. "So much for being easy..." He muttered in dismay before he removed the pile of fabrics that he crashed into from his head earlier and saw the Druid that he crashed, which he wore some kind of Arabian-like outfit like a sultan wrap on his chest, an Arabian wrap on his head, and large pants that he usually found on some Arabian stories.

Nevertheless, he wasted no time to apologize to him quickly. "I'm sorry about that, sir. You see, I was practicing skating with my skateboard and unfortunately, I don't know how to steer and ended up crashing into you. Again, I'm very sorry." To make it up for his accident, he picked up some fabrics he can managed to carry and tried to get them back to the shop. Although it was his responsibility for it, he hoped that the man can help him clean up the mess he made. After that, he felt like he should rethink how to skate once more while he remembered how to park. But the big problem right now was the Druid and Eniko felt he wasn't happy about it, which he thought as he waited for his reply...

WORDS: 259

TAG: Zyrune

GOALS: To learn how to skate without accidents and chat some other Adventurers and Landers

[Zyrune]

Hp:100 Mp:100

Still slightly agitated, the druid pursed his lips as the figure mumbled something beneath the pile of fabric before slowly managing to make his way out. He was surprised to see that it was another adventurer, one that he recognized. They hadn't spoke at all but they had met during a brief snow ball fight that his fellow guild member Artemisia had hosted a short while ago. The scarf that he wore gave him away, that and his hair that you didn't normally find on people of the land. The two had only briefly seen each other, he wasn't even sure that after that initial meeting they had even seen each other again. "I'm sorry about that, sir. You see, I was practicing skating with my skateboard and unfortunately, I don't know how to steer and ended up crashing into you. Again, I'm very sorry."

The druid was about to nod, but suddenly it hit him. The person opposite him had referred to him as sir. Taken aback by the comment, he was about to say something, even going so far as to stand when his body felt weak and the world blurred slightly causing the half-alv to fall backwards onto his butt and the fabrics once more. A small icon popped up on his interface letting him know his subclasses had successfully changed. The druid couldn't help but chuckle as tried to calm down. Slowly he took a deep breath, letting it fill his longs, holding it for a few seconds before he let it all go. Next Zyrune let his hand caress a nearby sheet of fabric. Despite it hitting the ground, it didn't seem to badly damaged however as he cast his gaze around he noticed some that were torn and others that were covered in mud. Scratching his cheek, Zyrune fixed his attire before even focusing on the adventurer again, holding up his hands the druid smiled. "It is fine," he paused and sighed. "Honestly it is fine."

Slowly the druid looked around, he couldn't see the skateboard anywhere. Honestly he hoped that it hadn't broken, fabric could be replaced but he doubted a skateboard could be replaced just as easily. Besides the man in the fabric shop seemed nice, he doubted it would be much of a hassle to have the fabrics replaced. "Can you help me find ones that aren't too badly damaged or covered in dirt?" Zyrune asked once again getting to his feet, brusing himself off as he did so. "Please."

Hp:100 Mp:100
WC: 418
Abilities Used: None
Tagged Eniko
Notes:

[Eniko]

At first, he was worried that the Druid might be mad at him about his accident, but he sighed in relief when the man told him it was fine, considered it as an accident. However, there were two new problems at hand. First was his skateboard was missing and the fact that the fabrics scattered on the floor thanks to him. And when the Adventurer asked him to find ones that wasn't badly damaged or covered in dirt, Eniko couldn't refused on his help. It was his responsibility that this happened. "Sure, anything to apologize after my skating accident." Although he tried to retain his cold tone, he wasn't able to this time due to what was happened and the mixed feelings of guilt and embarrassment rushed into his head.

He then looked around the granite floor of the streets until he found 4 sheets of fabrics, which they are in tact and free of dirt as he picked them up one by one and returned them to the shop. "My name's Eniko, by the way. I got bored fighting monsters, so I have to learn how to skate with my new skateboard." Eniko explained to the Druid as he looked around for more fabrics and maybe his skateboard. "That is, if I realized I have lack of knowledge about riding and stopping from it." When he said the last word, his voice was mixed with embarrassment while his face grew red, which he knew he needed that he really need to ask someone who has knowledge about riding one properly.

WORDS: 261

TAG: Zyrune

GOALS: To learn how to skate without accidents and chat some other Adventurers and Landers

[Darko Lipowitz]

Darko was walking on the streets one fine day in Londinium. As it was midday he felt it necessary to unequip his cloak, and his fair-complexioned arms and upper body was laid bare and his abdomen was only wrapped with a cloth corset. One might think that the person strolling on the busy marketplace of Londinium was of the feminine gender who was very outrageous showing her breasts, but Darko had his reasons why his chest was laid bare, and that's because he was male. No male ever is ashamed of being bare-chested in public.

Darko continued to trudge down in the marketplace, buying some supplies that could last for a whole week. But after strolling for some time his stomach grumbled, so he decided to subtract something from his supplies as he materialized an apple, or what looks like an apple, from his inventory, and started to eat as he walked. Suddenly he heard a shout from somewhere. Darko searched for the source of the sound, but as he turned again at his front, he saw something flying towards him. He widened his eyes, shocked, as he did not move for a second. And that thing struck home on his forehead as he went down to the ground with a loud thud.

Fortunately that did not have that much effect on his body as he managed to stand up. Only that he noticed that a third of his hit points were shaved off with that clean hit on his forehead. That thing that hit him seemed to be of a high level. If not, how did it manage to shave off a lot of his HP? He searched around for the thing that hit him on his forehead, and after a little time, found it near his feet. It was a plate of hardwood, angled on its lateral ends, and two axles were attached to it, each end of the axles terminating with a small wheel. As he saw it, some memories returned to him, something that might be unlocked with the hitting of this object on his forehead.

"Steady yourself on the board, just steady," he remembered the voice of one beloved person in his memories as his feet started to get on the object. His balance was still wobbly, but somehow his boots managed to keep some traction on the board as he kicked off the ground, his body arched forward to gain some speed. There were many people at the streets, but somehow he managed to avoid all of them, his right foot served as his steering wheel as he gently stomped on the kicktail on his rear to steer the board and himself away from the pedestrians. However, when he saw many people clumping to one side, he didn't try to avoid them. He just gently stomped on the kicktail to steer the board towards a sideways position, the friction on the wheels serving as the brake to stop it from moving. He then stomped on the kicktail enough to flip it towards his body, and moves forward to pick it and held it underneath his elbow as he moved towards the group. The object seemed to be heavy, given its level, but Darko managed to carry it as he moved forward. Afterwards, the crowd dispersed, seemingly thinking that there were nothing else to watch at, and he saw two people busy arranging some clothes into their respective display racks. He then asked the two, "Had anything happened around here?"

Turnout: 585
Ambient: None
Quote: Skateboarding 101, but only that course taken.
Dramatis Personae: Darko Lipowitz, Eniko, Zyrune

coded by benetnasch of ET

[Zyrune]

Hp:100 Mp:100

"Sure, anything to apologize after my skating accident." The druid nodded at the shorted adventurer. His name popped up on the interface briefly as Eniko, an assassin. Focusing on the task at hand, the druid knelt, letting himself take long slow breaths. It was his first time changing his subclasses, he had been aware that Saber his guild master had been through it several times, but the druid was unsure of what side effects were normal to expect or if there were any side effects to expect. Slowly the druid inspected each sheet of fabric briefly, any that were good enough to use he dumped in his magica bag and any materials that seemed to far gone or at least would be difficult to use, he placed in one pile to the side. As his fingers brushed over a nearby fabric he let out a sigh as he noticed a rather large tear and several stains destroying the beautiful bamboo pattern that adorned it. The druid had hoped to make a robe or something similar out of the fabric, but now it was only useful for small accessories, if even that.

"My name's Eniko, by the way. I got bored fighting monsters, so I have to learn how to skate with my new skateboard." The druid nodded without his eyes leaving his task. He didn't bother mentioning that he knew the man's name from the interface. Without even a glance, the pink haired half-alv answered him, though he gave a smile in doing so. “I'm Zyrune,” He paused as if thinking about what the man had said. It was certainly true that monster grinding was difficult and rather boring especially that quest offers were incredibly rare and normally snapped up by far more experienced players, still the druid hadn't gotten discouraged, actually that was a lie. Zyrune had a rough year, he hadn't given up, restarted more times that anyone he expected, in fact it was his stubbornness not to give up that kept him repeating the cycle. "Monster fighting can be boring I suppose." He replied after a moment inspecting another fabric. "But skateboarding?" The druid turned and gave a soft smile to Eniko. "How did you even find a skateboard? Did you make it" Actually come to think of it out, the druid hadn't even seen the skateboard since the assassin had collided with him. Quickly he gazed around only to make eye contact with someone's feet as they stopped just before him.

Letting his gaze roam the man's body, he seemed to be rather unique in his appearance. In front of his stood a black haired man wearing a corset along with brown baggy shorts, however his eyes widened at the object held within the man's grip. It was Eniko's skateboard. "Had anything happened around here?" It took a while for the man's statement to even be registered by the druid, but immediately he rose. "Where did you find that?" Zyrune asked pointing towards the man's skateboard. "SHOWTIME!" The druid spoke as if on autopilot. In a flash the area around the new comer erupted in a great column of sparkling golden light as if someone had decided right now was the perfect setting for a Broadway production and decided to cast the spotlight down on top of the strange looking man. Zyrune blinked and looked towards Eniko to see if he had cast it, however the dumb founded look on his companion confirmed that it had been his own doing. Letting out a soft laugh, the druid scratched his cheek as he took in the man now bathed in the golden light from above. "I just changed my subclass." The druid admitted with a sigh of defeat.

Hp:100 Mp:100
WC: 621
Abilities Used: Showtime
Tagged: Eniko Darko Lipowitz
Notes:

[Eniko]

After he learned the Druid's name, Eniko was still guilty about this. He was responsible for messing up the fabrics which he fell he needed to pay the fine and he got a lot of apologizing to do to Zyrune. And as he asked him about where he got the skateboard, he knew he had to explain everything. "Not exactly. I just heard about this Monk from that Apro-whatever guild discovered and built it and I just bought it from his shop out of curiosity." And when he scanned around the area for his skateboard, he groaned in dismay when he didn't find it. "Which I have to buy another one if I don't find my lost skateboard after this." However, he became relieved when a black haired man wearing a brown clock, corset, baggy shorts, and boots approached them holding his skateboard while he asked what happened.

But before Eniko explained what happened, a golden spotlight suddenly appeared above the newcomer, which made Eniko completely stared in shock. He never heard of that skill before and he knew it was not a Druid skill as he stared at Zyrune before he explained that he changed his subclass. "I can see that, but do you have to cast it in an inappropriate time? No offense." Eniko said a slight cold manner without losing his helpful, but worried tone before he turned his attention to the man. "And that skateboard's mine, by the way. In fact, I was responsible for all of this since I'm trying to learn how to skate." He blushed red upon he said this, which he was still embarrassed by all of this. But not forgetting about the mess, he picked up two fabrics that was still intact and put them in the stall. "I hope I didn't cause any trouble."

WORDS: 304

TAG: Zyrune, Darko Lipowitz

GOALS: To learn how to skate without accidents and chat some other Adventurers and Landers

[Darko Lipowitz]

Darko was the type of person who would return what he found, even when he had been hit to the forehead with it. Of course, had he found out that it was not an accident, he would still return the object, but he would return it by throwing it towards the owner. Simple quid pro quo. But of course it was an accident, judging from the damage that was done by the contact and the way the skateboard flew to his head. What might happened is that the owner lost control of his skateboard and it slipped off of his feet even before he made contact with the other person's wares. The skateboard, since it still had some momentum, flew away and hit Darko squarely on the forehead. That kind of scenario might have happened here, and fortunately Darko was in a good enough mood, or else he might insult others again, which should be his common attitude.

When he moved towards the two, one of them questioned him where he got the skateboard. But even before Darko could answer, he shouted something. "Damn it, why the shout? It's as if I'm a thief or something," Darko thought even before he could make out what words he shouted. Fortunately he didn't shout 'Thief!' or else he should have smacked his face with his wand, but as he shouted the word, the world around them looked like as if they were on some stage. And then something that seemed like a spotlight showered a glaring light on him, as if he was being introduced to thousands of audience watching in the area and probably millions watching around the Unfounded Kingdom. And that kind of attention Darko did not want. He said, coldly but somewhat with a tinge of embarrassment, "Damn it, do you need to do that kind of thing while questioning others?" Fortunately the other person, who might be the owner of the skateboard under his elbow, didn't seem to be that amused with what was happening around them. He then said towards the owner of the skateboard, who he might have remembered back on that quest underground, "I believe this skateboard's yours?" He then hands the skateboard to that person. "Next time you would practice skateboarding, best do it on a place with not much people. So that you won't get your skateboard flying somewhere and hit an unfortunate person to his death. Otherwise it is a nice tool for transportation and exercise. Or even a bit of showing off."

Turnout: 421
Ambient: None
Quote: If someone throws stones at you, retaliate with bread... in glass jars.
Dramatis Personae: Darko Lipowitz, Eniko, Zyrune

coded by benetnasch of ET

[Zyrune]

Hp:100 Mp:100


"I can see that, but do you have to cast it in an inappropriate time? No offense."

Standing still for a moment, Zyrune stood and glared at the shorter adventurer. Pursing his lips, the druid fixed the layers of candy floss hair covered his forehead before adjusting his scarf slightly. Straightening his posture for a moment, the druid rolled his eyes as the newcommer commented too. "Damn it, do you need to do that kind of thing while questioning others?" Letting out a sigh of frustration the druid shook his head rubbing his forehead for a moment before looking up at the both. "I didn't mean to do that, it was an," He paused making sure to over pronounce the next word. "Accident." He shot a look towards the shorter adventurer. "Don't be rude," The pink haired druid commented looking from the shorter adventurer to the piles of fabrics still remaining on the ground. "At least I didn't almost hurt two people trying to play." The comment was meant to to be poking fun at the whole event but it came off more serious than he meant.

Letting out another sigh, he glanced from one adventurer to the other. I don't have the patience for this nonsense. As he watched the rather unique looking one hand the skateboard back to Eniko, the druid held his palm towards him. "Cure Bloom!" In an instant the adventurer erupted in a soft pink mist and the druid smiled as the street was filled with a soft floral smell. Winking at the black haired adventurer Zyrune smiled. "There that should repair the damage the skateboard did." The candy floss haired healer spoke as he watched the man's health bar steadily rise. Shrugging, the druid let out another sigh this one of defeat. "Come on," Zyrune spoke gesturing towards the skateboard. "Let me at least see it in action."

Hp:100 Mp:90
WC: 314
Abilities Used: Cure Bloom
Tagged: Eniko Darko Lipowitz
Notes:

[Eniko]

The Druid then glared at him not because of the accident, but because of his remark about his inappropriate time of the used skill. It did sounded rude, but he had to be honest. But when he pointed out he didn't almost hurt him and the newcomer, he had nothing to said back, considered about what happened earlier. "You got a point there." Even it was only an accident, Eniko saw both of their HP has been chipped off, which he realized even with a scratch, it still affect their HP. Thankfully, the pink-haired Druid used a skill to recover their health as Eniko took back the skateboard the man in a brown coat. "Okay, I'll remember that. As for this, I need something to prevent my legs from tire out. Although according to the description, it won't work outside the city's pavement or something."

But when the Druid asked him to let him see him skating, Eniko froze for a second. He wanted to follow the black-haired man's advice and he didn't want another accident unless he needed to learn how to brake or something. "Um, like I said before, I'm still learning how to skate. Skating without learning how might repeat the same accident in here as before. And after how I almost destroyed most of the fabric in this stall, I can't risk it destroying another shop." But not wanted to refuse that offer, he looked around the city so he can skate somewhere empty and hopefully, without any shops or stalls. "But I might do it in an empty lot or something."

As for the newcomer, he noticed something familiar about the black-haired man. "And do we met somewhere before? Cause you look like that Sorcerer back in the Underground months ago."

WORDS: 296

TAG: Zyrune, Darko Lipowitz

GOALS: To learn how to skate without accidents and chat some other Adventurers and Landers

[Darko Lipowitz]

Fortunately Darko understood what the pink-haired person meant. Sometimes a skill in a person's lineup is set to the autocast mode, and so the person would cast it when something triggered. Maybe the person was too shocked at his finding the skateboard so his skill went auto-pilot. Well he cannot blame a fraidy-cat for being too anxious, and they were not in a battle so why bother with that. Well he should not bother with that after the same person healed all of his injuries. He seemed to be a veritable healer notwithstanding his tendency to become too surprised. He might have been a great help in many a situation that called for a good healer.

The owner of the skateboard conceded that he had a point and would find another place to practice skateboarding, but pointed out the skateboard could only be used on pavements. It seemed good that this mode of transportation was limited by the terrain it could travel, since it could be a very versatile equipment if used wisely. And, as the owner said, it prevented his legs from tiring out while moving at great speeds. But since he admitted he had not practiced enough and might destroy another shop and hurt others if he would use the skateboard again right now, it seemed difficult for the druid (he knew that the pink-haired person was a druid based on his heal spell) to have his request accepted. But Darko knew that there were places wherein it is still good to use the skateboard but in which there were not much people. Even in this busy marketplace there were some alleys that were wide and long enough to do some tricks on skateboarding but too few people passing by there since there were not much to see in those alleys. There might be one of them just nearby this area, but Darko could not remember where that is.

The owner of the skateboard really took a long time before he could remember Darko, but Darko did not mind much. He really was an inconspicuous figure back there in the party as others were too flashy in using their skills, and so he did not mind if no other person remembered him. He then said towards the owner of the skateboard, which should be the same man as the assassin he partied with within the last months, "Yeah, I was on a party with you back then, where we were underground. I would never think you will recognize me though." Not waiting for the reply of the assassin, he looked at his surroundings, to find the alleyway that he forgot to remember. After a couple of minutes he found the place, and he pointed his finger towards it. Across the street on which the fabric shop was situated, and some few yards left, there was an alleyway that almost none were crossing, but wide enough for some tricks in skateboarding. He then said, "Why don't you try demonstrating there? There seemed to be not much people in that alley, and it should be wide and long enough to practice yourself with your skateboard there."

Turnout: 526
Ambient: None
Quote: So much antergrade amnesia, wow
Dramatis Personae: Darko Lipowitz, Eniko, Zyrune

coded by benetnasch of ET

[Rook]

The delivery was done, the payment received. Rook had left immediately. The coin had barely disappeared up her sleeve before she was out the door.

The somewhat rejuvenated streets of Londinium met her met her with it's pressing throng of crowded main streets. She flowed into it with the skill of a professional traveller and the grace of a brick.

Was she afraid of the crowds? Is that why her manner changed as she travelled this city and beyond.

She slipped into a shortcut, a sparsely populated lane between two stalls. It was longer to her destination this way but she wouldn't have to deal with the crowds and wasn't on a timer.

At the far end she came across a curious sight, skate punks... and somebody straight from the Arabian Nights.

A handful of adventurers, but a skateboard. It had never been her thing. Now that she saw one again she thought of it as a toy. Who had used their resources to make a toy? It wasn't just unusual, it was beautiful. Not a tool of violence or survival or craft. Not a decoration, but something that could be enjoyed by action.

Sport! Why hadn't she thought of it before. A diversion from the pressure of this new life, and a social activity.

Her path would take her right past them, but fascination for both the board and the riders slowed her pace.

“Good afternoon.” She bowed slightly as she approached. "A skateboard? may I watch you skate?"

HP:100%    MP:100%

Skill used:
Word Count:250
Tagged: Eniko Zyrune Darko Lipowitz

[Zyrune]

Lets Play Elder Tales.

Hp: 100 Mp:100

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Tagged: Eniko Darko Lipowitz Rook  Wc: 282 NOTES:

As the younger assassin began to explain the mechanics of the skateboard the druid's eyes opened in understanding. Even a creation designed for fun needed a description in this world in order for it to work and that description dictated it's use and restricted what could and couldn't be done with it. It was remarkable because Zyrune had intended to craft items and in a short time when he adept at doing so, he would try to do something similar with his crafts. Making a mental note the half-alv needed to remember this a later time, he might be able to spin it to his use if he could get his head around the mechanics of it. Normally one needed a particular class or sub class in order to perform certain skills within the world but items that granted the user such skills seemed to be a loop hole. As the sorcerer directed them towards a small alleyway, the druid smiled trying his best to tuck in as many sheets into his magic bag as he could before paying attention to them. “Good afternoon.” She bowed slightly as she approached. "A skateboard? may I watch you skate?" The feminine voice cut through the air like a soft breeze and yet it still caught the druid off guard as he had been focused on the skateboard and Eniko. Nodding Zyrune pointed to himself. "Zyrune," He gestured to Darko first and then to Eniko introducing them in a similar fashion before turning back towards her. "This is perfect actually, we three can keep an eye out for people that might wish to come this way and Eniko can then demonstrate without causing any accidents."

PYXIS ★

[Eniko]

When the Sorcerer explained how they met, Eniko was struck in realization as he started to remember. He was Darko Lipowitz, one of the party members he met during the raid he mentioned. It was months ago ever since that raid and he forgot all about that until now, which made Eniko felt embarrassed at forgetting it as the Sorcerer left to escort them to the alleyway. He then followed him and said, "I'm sorry about that. It's been months now and a string of events caused me to forgot a little about that." It was true since he was so focused on saving his first Lander friend and helping him out after that, he forgot what happened a few months then.

But as they arrived at the alleyway, he noticed a woman approached them and out of curiosity, she asked if she watched them skate. "Uh, sure?" He said as he started to felt uncomfortable before Zyrune introduced himself and the other including himself. He didn't dislike girls, but he often get flustered whenever a girl hit on him since he has no experience. But since she wanted to see him skate, he can't possibly refused. Then, upon he saw the open space that it had to offer, he knew he can skate without any problems. But a problem on the other hand, he still needed to learn more how. Nevertheless, he dropped his skateboard and prepared himself. "Okay, but just for a warning, my skating skills are a bit rough. In any cases, here goes." As he kicked his leg to the pavement, his skateboard started to move, which he managed to keep his balance like last time while his movement was very still as he made a stronger kick to speed it up.

But although he needed to work on stopping the skateboard, he felt a little adrenaline and as he felt the breeze, he felt like he wanted to do more, to the point that he jumped his skateboard to a nearby railing, only for him to fell face first on the pavement. Despite the pain, it was luckily not enough to put him unconscious. However, he still felt the pain of dismay after that since the Adventurers are watching him.

WORDS: 375

TAG: Zyrune, Darko Lipowitz, Rook

GOALS: To learn how to skate without accidents and chat some other Adventurers and Landers

[Darko Lipowitz]

Fortunately the assassin, who he recalled as Eniko, agreed on his suggestion on moving to an alleyway with not much people. But, as he proceeded to move towards the alleyway, a woman arrived within their area, seemingly interested on the skateboard that Eniko possessed. It seemed as if they had introduced something new to the place, and also an new activity. But it was to be expected. Since they had been focusing on finding a way out of the game, it seemed that they forgot everything else that their person stood for. They seemed to forgot their past occupations, their present dispositions, and their future aspirations, all abandoned for the sheer desire to return to the place they should have been. But it seemed that whenever they did that, they were abandoning their very being, and what they have done before they were trapped here. And so he realized that "living to the fullest" also applied in this world, to maintain a sunny, if not composed, disposition against challenges that they would face in the future. He took a mental note in his mind while he was absorbed in his immense thoughts.

And so the four of them all went to the alleyway, the druid following after tucking some sheets into his magic bag. Darko hoped that those sheets were not stolen, or it would be a very huge problem for them. He would not dare mess with the city guards in his current level, or any level for that matter. He was a Sorcerer, not a Swashbuckler. To battle high-leveled landers with his current level would be simply asking for a disaster. As the druid, who was named Zyrune, introduced himself as well as his companions (which should be Darko and Eniko), Darko just gave a nod as he was introduced. He was really not that good at women, not to mention he was also not that good at groups. He then stared at Eniko, who dropped the skateboard to the ground and started psyching himself. Although Eniko told them a warning that his skateboarding skill were still rough, Darko had already expected it. The disaster in the tailoring shop and the skateboard connecting to Darko's forehead served for Darko as the warning that Eniko had enunciated. Although he was hoping that Eniko would make a better demonstration this time around. He then watched Eniko as he kicked off the ground and started accelerating. Another kick to the pavement, and the skateboard increased its speed as Eniko had covered a lot of ground. But as Darko watched what was happening, he seemed to be anxious about something. It seemed that something would happen a second time. But what was it?

As the skateboard sped up, Darko saw where Eniko was heading: a steel fence of a small bar near the area. Why was there such a fence, which looked like a railing, in a fantasy setting was beyond him, and he thought that if Eniko would not stop he would have a really big problem. But he did not stop, and Darko shut his eyes thinking that an accident would not happen, but all that he have heard wass a heavy sound of metal colliding with metal. He then opened his eyes, and then he saw Eniko and the skateboard gliding through the railing. As Darko saw this, he thought there would be nothing that would happen in the future. But his hopes were shattered as he saw the feet of Eniko slipping on the skateboard, and the assassin dropping to the ground face first on the pavement. The skateboard however flew into the air, seemingly attracted to Darko's forehead.

So this was the deja vu everyone had been speaking of.

Fortunately before it happened, Darko held out his left hand at the direction of of the flying skateboard, catching it. But since Darko was Level 15, and the skateboard seemed to be equal to the level the assassin was now, the skateboard was too heavy for even his dominant hand to receive, and Darko's body was shoved backwards by the skateboard. But Darko, thinking it might happen, let the skateboard drop to the ground, and as he was falling down, he outstretched his right arm towards the ground, vaulting him upwards, and then landed upright towards the ground. But as he landed, he felt his feet have landed on something unsteady. He then looked under him, and he saw that he was standing on the skateboard.

"What?!" He muttered aloud.

Turnout: 752
Ambient: None
Quote: Deja vu.
Dramatis Personae: Darko Lipowitz, Eniko, Zyrune, Rook

coded by benetnasch of ET

[Rook]

Rook was especially sensitive to her presence making people uncomfortable (even when it didn't) so she was glad that they didn't ask her to leave.

“My name is Rook.” She replied to Zyrune's introduction with a polite nod.

The skaters got too it, one board between them. Eniko was certainly a novice but didn't seem afraid of failure. An admirable quality.

Darko seemed both an accomplished skater and acrobat. Rook was quite impressed when he landed on the board with casual ease... or was that complete luck?

Something lingered in her mind though. Eniko's voice pulled at her heart and made her sad. What quality did it possess that did this, something in the tone or the vocabulary?
While Eniko's avatar was taller than her, and his level higher but...

Her mind clicked putting pieces together. Eniko was only a kid.

Rook's expression darkened. Children had been caught up in this tragedy, she'd always assumed there was nobody young enough to be blocked by the end user licence agreement. Not that anybody ever read that useless piece of legal ass covery.
(Rook certainly wished she'd taken the time to read it now.)

Rook wondered how to broach the subject, or even if she should.
A part of her wanted to know if he was doing ok, if he'd joined a good guild who were supporting him. Children rarely realise the importance of home... actually nobody really realised it until they saw in stark contrast the difference it can make.

HP:100%    MP:100%

Skill used:
Word Count: 250
Tagged: Zyrune Eniko Darko Lipowitz
Notes: Guessing at Eniko's age with permission.

[Zyrune]

Lets Play Elder Tales.

Hp: 100 Mp:100

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Tagged: Eniko Darko Lipowitz Rook  Wc: 376 NOTES:

It seemed that the kid and the sorcerer seemed to have some kind of a past, but it was nothing bad unlike the kind of past that Zyrune normally seemed to accumulate with those he interacted with. It seemed that they had gone on a quest together and Zyrune could only imagine Eniko on a quest. He seemed far too young and unsure of himself, but I guess he might have been younger than most before the event happened and that part saddened the druid a little. It was bad enough being a young adult separated from the world let alone being a child. As Eniko began his demonstration, he seemed to be a little unsure of his stance on the board but yet thought nothing of it as he began to speed up and up and with it Zyrune's heart began to beat faster, he was sure something bad would happen, Eniko hadn't left him enough time to slow down if something went wrong. The druid winced as the skateboard and the assassin went separate ways, the later hitting the ground with a heavy thud while doing some damage to his body. Zyrune certainly did not envy the man. It must have hurt, a lot. However that left the skateboard flying through the air. However as the thought flashed across his mind the sorcerer seemed to have a good grip on it as he did some kind of a flip and turn and landed on the skateboard. Maybe he was a natural? Did he have the acrobat subclass? Shaking his head, the druid turned back towards the assassin. "Earthbeat healing" The haf-alv gave a comforting smile as he held his palm towards the young assassin. His hand lit up in a sparkling blue light and four seconds later, the assassin was enveloped in a similar light. Earth beat healing was more powerful than the spell "Cure bloom" the druid had used on the Sorcerer and it was perfect to create a heavy rate of healing over time. "Well that was better than last time. However next time, why don't we try a different tactic?" he gave the man a wink and nod towards Rook to try and have her give a comforting word or two.

PYXIS ★

[Eniko]

"Great, back to square one again..." He thought as he tried to got up from the floor. One accident was enough, but two?! Eniko felt that he might be the worst skater in Londinium and this world and worst of all, three people are watching him right now. He first blamed at his previous life after the accident at first, but now that he thought about it, he blamed himself for going too far rather to learn how to stop his skateboard. Despite this, he knew he needed to train more before he can skate for real and just before he did, he noticed a lot of damage after that mess. He didn't blame the system as it was his own fault for it. Thankfully, Zyrune used his healing spells on him this time, which Eniko sighed in relief as he watched his HP recovered before the Druid told him about a different tactic.

"Good idea. I thought skating without any people would be good, but considering this second flop, I might need help." He needed more help, he might be a solo player, but he needed some help from others. Despite aloof and cold persona, he wanted to help anyone and anyone will help him back. That was what his parents taught him and he will never forget those words, even in this new world he was currently lived in. But another thing came into his mind: Where was his skateboard landed now?

And to his dismay, it somehow hit Darko again and even worst, he landed onto the skateboard, which he didn't want it to happen. Sure, he would like anyone to try out his skateboard, but worried that he might lack the skill as he do, Eniko knew it won't be pretty. "Uh, whatever you do, don't move and try to get off the board if you don't want the same fate as I do." What he said might be harsh, but Eniko don't want to repeat the same event in the Sorcerer's hands, but he feared that his words might not make it in time.

WORDS: 349

TAG: Zyrune, Darko Lipowitz, Rook

GOALS: To learn how to skate without accidents and chat some other Adventurers and Landers

[Darko Lipowitz]

Darko watched as Zyrune performed another healing spell towards Eniko. It seemed to be a greater level of healing as the assassin was immediately patched up within seconds. By the level of his healing spells it seemed that the druid had a very high level. Darko then noted that in mind as he took a look at the assassin. Fortunately there had been no signs of broken bones after that resounding thud, and the assassin was still all right due to the healing of Zyrune, excepting the considerable pain that he felt. He then stared at the assassin’s skateboard under his feet. Why the top of the board was somewhat too slippery for the assassin was beyond him; it seemed that the friction was fine for Darko. It seemed that the assassin was very worried for him as he hurried up and told Darko to not move. But he should not worry since he had just remembered something about skateboarding when he was hit by the skateboard earlier. He then said towards the assassin, “I don’t intend to skate, so you need not to worry about me. I still got my sense of balance anyways.” He then moved his left foot towards the ground, maintaining his balance, and then stomped his right foot on the kicktail of the skateboard, making the other end hit his body, and then picked it up.

He then said, “I did not watch you earlier so I could not say anything if there was an improvement if any. But there’s a fine difference between a great and a bad performance, and your meter just happened to point at the latter.” He then sighed. “But anyways you did fine before you slipped. Maybe there would be a good improvement in the future, but we should see.” He then offered the skateboard to Eniko. Pondering on the suggestion of Zyrune and the statement of Eniko, he added, “Yeah, you might need a bit of help right there.” He then took a glance towards the people in the marketplace. “But it seem that it will be hard, given those who can use a skateboard could be quite rare, let alone those who are into sports.”

Turnout: 367
Ambient: None
Quote: Never a good skateboarder indeed.
Dramatis Personae: Darko Lipowitz, Eniko, Zyrune, Rook

coded by benetnasch of ET