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:.Sept Dungeon Runs & Activities:

Who 🪨 Albedo and Co.
What 🪨 Dungeon-crawlin', experiments.
When 🪨 :)
Where 🪨 Croaking Ruined Two Wings, Wandering Destiny's Phantom, ΔHidden Forbidden Radiation, Naval Monte, Mac Anu
Content Warnings 🪨 None, for now.

[ However did this group get together?

It's hard to say. But at least two of them consisted of a pair of newbs who needed to get used to the game's usual happenings.

Their location granted via randomizer? An intriguing area consisting of a spacious, grassy meadow that makes up most of the immediate and surrounding area, but smack dab in the middle of it all is a stone wall, of which there is an entry point into the start of the dungeon...where there are monsters and treasure to be found! ]

RESULTS: Here!

RESULTS: Here!

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[ It's different when the person isn't real!! ]

Let's take the ferry across and find out, shall we?

[ Assuming that they do, who appears to be available? Shop owners, the usual gathering of people maybe.

But what about the straggler or two that's milling near one of the homes?? There's people like that too, right? If so, Albedo points in that direction. ]

[ Oria goes to the direction that Albedo points out and goes to meet one of the NPCs near the homes, working his charm and taking advantage of some of their hospitality when he requests a tour of Naval Monte with his good friend, Calx. The man seems kind and eager to help out the young ones, so there we have it, a target. Oria didn't even need to pay any GP!

Oria grins like there's nothing wrong and lets Calx also play the tourist part in leading them closer to the Chaos Gate. ]

[ How helpful of this guy to allow himself to be lured right along.

Albedo slips into acting particularly well, pretending to be unknowledgeable to such an extent is relatively easy. Even an unskilled child can do that.

But, once they've reached their destination...

He doesn't even hesitate. Albedo unsheathes his blade and tries to stab the NPC right through the chest—aimed directly at his heart. ]

[ Oria can be ruthless if need be, but seeing other people do it instead really just amazes him. The way Albedo doesn't hesitate to slaughter the NPC--

But the sword doesn't pierce the NPC. Instead, it just looks as if Albedo shoved the NPC with a blunt object instead with the way the NPC stumbles forward.

"Hey, what was that--"

Before the NPC can get a word in edgewise, Oria tries to strangle him. His hand reaches his neck, but then the NPC disappears. Poof. ]

Wha...

[ He doesn't even blink as all of this ensues right before his very eyes. At least Oria has given a good effort as well.

The abruptness of it feels mildly disappointing for some reason. But, not so much so. It's a result, and that, ultimately, is far better than nothing. ]

Hmm. Well, it looks like he didn't really perish realistically—if he did at all.

Perhaps that could be an element of the game, however.

Maybe Naval Monte's NPCs aren't killable after all.

[ Hm. ]

What if we throw them into the water? It's hard to do that when you're inside Naval Monte though, since it's basically walled off to prevent exactly that.

Perhaps.

[ ... ]

Throwing them into water isn't exactly a terribly difficult plan...if one has those wings.

[ But his profession level is extremely laughable right now. RIP. ]

... This is the part where you tell me that you want to run a dungeon instead of downing a potion.

[ Albedo?? Have mercy!! Oria still has it from that dungeon one when Sinclair made it but lmao ]

[ Albedo stares back at Oria with a face that seems cold and heartless.

...Kidding, he's just blinking a bit, maybe tilting his head slightly. ]

Why run a dungeon when you can down a potion instead?

It changes your personality to be super sweet and nice. I'm not drinking that.

[ However, he hands over the Angelic potion to Albedo if he wants to try it himself. ]

[ Albedo takes it without a single bit of hesitation. He'll definitely drink it, don't worry! Though... ]

First, let's find the NPC. I want to make sure we have the one on hand before I might be derailed by such a personality change.

[ Time to head back into the town proper via ferry. He immediately goes looking for someone who might be away from the crowd once again. ]

[ Oria is glad Albedo is realizing the conflict of drinking the angelic potion when they're trying to murder sentient humanoid data. Nevertheless, he follows Albedo back. ]

The guy at the gate looks good. Low energy. We can do it while making the gate their blind spot. I'll bait the target and give him over to you when you're ready to fly away with the guy. Just give me an obvious signal.

[ He certainly is!! ]

Him, then.

[ Albedo will have to convince himself, he thinks, that he's simply help washing up the NPC by dropping him from such a height. Potential future dilemma resolved with his future temporarily effected self, the blond decides to leap into action. Potion in hand, Albedo moves into position.

Then, he gives Oria a heads up with two fingers?? Assume something like...the peace symbol. Yeah, definitely quite an obvious signal. He's ready to go, because right after, he's downing the potion! ]

[ Oria goes to lure the guy over. Does he wanna have fun? A first time experience? Well, he can experience flying for the first time! And let the ocean's horizons take him wherever he goes!

Oria says all that but pretend it's less cringe sounding and very persuading. That's how he manages to bring the guy over to Albedo.

Let's go!!!! ]

[ This meta text believes in Oria's ability to sound less cringe and persuading, it's totally fine.png

Anyway, he flashes Oria an inordinarily bright smile before taking hold of him. ]

Thank you.

[ Then he spirits the undoubtedly squirming NPC straight into the sky, over the wall, whathaveyou.

Only to let the guy drop when he's as relatively high up, though of course not overtly so. He will also watch, feeling curious about how well of a swim he will be taken. ]

[ What a bright smile as Albedo takes the person away... He feels like he should be having mixed feelings right now.

But when Albedo drops the person, the NPC disappears just like last time before he hits the water. Poof. Oria can't see anything because of the wall, but he doesn't hear any big splashes or anything. Hm. ]

[ That's probably reasonable, considering Albedo current...state at the moment. But, it's probably fine??

He watches carefully as the NPC disappears from sight, practically immediately before collision with the water. Following that, the blond floats down. ]

He disappeared just like the other one.

I believe we've concluded that there is simply no way to bring injury to the NPCs. That, of course, I'm thankful about.

I guess the one time when a NPC died was a special case.

[ Hm. ]

... Are you really thankful?

[ He raises an eyebrow at Albedo. Is that the potion talking?? ]

I wonder why?

[ Strange...if the NPC is actually dead, that is. Nevermind he is too happy and bright to turn this into a conspiracy right now so it makes sense to him. ]

Of course I am. Isn't it a wonderful thing to be grateful?

Taking such things for granted would be unwise. For example, like having friends. Those are worth appreciating as well. Wouldn't you agree?

[ BRIGHT SMILE ORIA'S WAY which on his face for too long might look like the expression one might after trying to kill someone but failing and then going 'ah well, such is life'. ]

[ Bruh. ]

Oh, yeah.

[ Friends. Sure. ]

... Maybe you should stop taking the potion too.

I've already taken it.

[ Albedo says cheerfully, perhaps missing something crucial in Oria's sentence, perhaps not. But he's certain it's all good anyway. ]

Well, I believe that's all for now. The results speak for themselves, but I don't see a point in dawdling any further. Have yourself a wonderful day and I'm sure we'll meet up again.

[ Practically chirping, Albedo will take his chance to take leave, but not without giving the other an enthusiastic wave as he goes. Where to? Who knows, but he hurries into the Root Town proper, help. ]

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