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[Cool name aside, it's not cool here at all. It's rather grassy and pleasant, in fact, which almost makes up for the fact that Yael absolutely doesn't know what he's doing. Thank god for Hector's heals and for Kara and Fai actually being somewhat competent at games.
The run is progressing smoothly enough until they reach the tower dungeon at its center and something weird begins to happen. As the members of their party take damage, their armor begins to break. Leather rips and metal tarnishes. ????????
Hector and Yael suffer the worst of itbecause this is what unkie wants and are left breasting boobily through the dungeon before long.]
Who designed this system? Seriously, who?
The run is progressing smoothly enough until they reach the tower dungeon at its center and something weird begins to happen. As the members of their party take damage, their armor begins to break. Leather rips and metal tarnishes. ????????
Hector and Yael suffer the worst of it
Who designed this system? Seriously, who?
[Kicking back and enjoying the digital scenery is for nerds, but it isn't all bad. After slowly clearing out the meadow of enemies, Yael and Brambles are left alone in a peaceful flowery meadow where the sun feels no less warm and pleasant filtering down through the leaves as it does in reality.
For a brief, fleeting moment, Yael loses track of his worldly problems. He can move about and run freely in this place. He isn't in constant pain. He can lie beneath the shade of a massive oak tree and feel freedom like he hasn't in months...
Yael sighs. It's a telling sigh and he realizes it, breaking their amicable silence once he realizes what's happened.]
They really went all out on this game. I bet there are people who'd rather be here than out in the real world.
For a brief, fleeting moment, Yael loses track of his worldly problems. He can move about and run freely in this place. He isn't in constant pain. He can lie beneath the shade of a massive oak tree and feel freedom like he hasn't in months...
Yael sighs. It's a telling sigh and he realizes it, breaking their amicable silence once he realizes what's happened.]
They really went all out on this game. I bet there are people who'd rather be here than out in the real world.
[ Hector, honestly, doesn't seem too bothered by it at all. He's walking like he's had his robe on this whole time. He ignores Yael's complaining, and he ignores Fai's flirting, thinking only of the path ahead and the dangers ahead. Losing a piece of armor is going to make his job harder, and it's putting him more in danger. Bad news for the team. ]
Doesn't matter who. It's a reminder that we need to be more careful.
[ He says this more towards Yael. He gets you're a noob, buddy, but please.
Hector also looks great with his shirt off, tbf, but his mind is on other things. ]
Doesn't matter who. It's a reminder that we need to be more careful.
[ He says this more towards Yael. He gets you're a noob, buddy, but please.
Hector also looks great with his shirt off, tbf, but his mind is on other things. ]
Edited 2023-08-01 20:08 (UTC)
[...Again, why did he agree to do on a dungeon run with these perverts? Yael wouldn't be so bothered by the ogling if his avatar's appearance varied at all from how he looks in reality, but because it doesn't, he feels as if he's being directly perceived. Horrible!
Yael stiffens up when Hector approaches him (🧍♂️), leery. It's his fault that Hector's taken so much damage, so that's the only reason why Yael isn't stepping away when he approaches him. Just. Don't try to grab his tits or anything like that?? Don't make it weird??? He's trusting you, Hector.]
You're the one who wanted me to go with you.
Yael stiffens up when Hector approaches him (🧍♂️), leery. It's his fault that Hector's taken so much damage, so that's the only reason why Yael isn't stepping away when he approaches him. Just. Don't try to grab his tits or anything like that?? Don't make it weird??? He's trusting you, Hector.]
You're the one who wanted me to go with you.
[ Leave it to Fai to still be in a fantastic mood, though. He's practically beaming. ]
Now now, boys, we'll get through this dungeon in one piece. I promise.
[ But he knows that isn't helpful, so he adds: ]
I'll be in the front next battle to let you two recover a bit longer.
Now now, boys, we'll get through this dungeon in one piece. I promise.
[ But he knows that isn't helpful, so he adds: ]
I'll be in the front next battle to let you two recover a bit longer.
Oh! I'm meant to be in the front, so I'll be ready to go whenever you guys need me.
[ Let her punch! She's also in a good mood, so that makes two of them. ]
Which, I assume, will be pretty often. Hah!
[ Let her punch! She's also in a good mood, so that makes two of them. ]
Which, I assume, will be pretty often. Hah!
[ As with all things on the internet, this is serious business and Yael's juicy tits are so far out of Hector's mind right now, he doesn't look. He only stares hard back at Yael. He opens his mouth to say something when Fai interrupts him.
Hector turns to look at him, then Kara in turn. He nods. ]
Kara's right. She should be taking the lead with Yael. Kara, you'll have to stick close so he doesn't get too hurt.
[ Strategic peel. At least this unfortunate situation can kind of work out. ]
Fai, you should be in the back with me. So long as the enemy only ever attacks from the front, we should be fine.
[ Because if they're flanked in any way, he and Fai are screwed, lmao. But hopefully the fairly straightforward corridors of the tower work in their favor. ]
Hector turns to look at him, then Kara in turn. He nods. ]
Kara's right. She should be taking the lead with Yael. Kara, you'll have to stick close so he doesn't get too hurt.
[ Strategic peel. At least this unfortunate situation can kind of work out. ]
Fai, you should be in the back with me. So long as the enemy only ever attacks from the front, we should be fine.
[ Because if they're flanked in any way, he and Fai are screwed, lmao. But hopefully the fairly straightforward corridors of the tower work in their favor. ]
I suppose I can see why that might be. In a world like this one, you can take on a brand new identity and appearance outside of your normal, and become something even greater than yourself.
[ He brushes his fingers against some of the game's animated clovers. ]
Some people might really crave an escape like that ... especially if they're coming from a hard living situation and need a distraction. That's just not something I can relate to, though. I like this game, but I like the real world a whole lot more.
[ He brushes his fingers against some of the game's animated clovers. ]
Some people might really crave an escape like that ... especially if they're coming from a hard living situation and need a distraction. That's just not something I can relate to, though. I like this game, but I like the real world a whole lot more.
[...............Ah. Yael genuinely wasn't expecting Hector to react so seriously. It's hard to say he'd prefer having his tits ogled over this, sure, but...]
...Let's go, Kara.
[He's not trying to drag the team down with his shitty gameplay, and he's learning, but it's very much trial and error. The narrow corridors certainly help, and with Kara beside him and the mages at their back, they gradually mow down another wave of enemies. Team work makes the dream work and all that.]
...Let's go, Kara.
[He's not trying to drag the team down with his shitty gameplay, and he's learning, but it's very much trial and error. The narrow corridors certainly help, and with Kara beside him and the mages at their back, they gradually mow down another wave of enemies. Team work makes the dream work and all that.]
[ Damn. Hector really knows how to take charge, doesn't he? That seriousness has Fai eyeing him like he's just learned valuable new information.
It also gets Fai to pay closer attention to what's going on in the game, including how deftly he can hit the right keys. Even though it takes a while thanks to their low stats, that battle goes over a lot better than the others, so when their enemies are finally gone, Fai lets out a cheer. ]
Woo! Good work, team! [ He raises his arms in the air, travel pamphlet still in hand. ] I can feel us already getting better.
It also gets Fai to pay closer attention to what's going on in the game, including how deftly he can hit the right keys. Even though it takes a while thanks to their low stats, that battle goes over a lot better than the others, so when their enemies are finally gone, Fai lets out a cheer. ]
Woo! Good work, team! [ He raises his arms in the air, travel pamphlet still in hand. ] I can feel us already getting better.
[Now there's a statement he didn't expect to hear. Liking the real world more than this synthetic one... Well, Yael doesn't necessarily disagree, but he's curious:]
Yeah? Why's that? The real world has wars and natural disasters and tragedy wherever you look.
Yeah? Why's that? The real world has wars and natural disasters and tragedy wherever you look.
That's true ... there are many bad things that happen that we can't control.
The real world isn't perfect, but it's real. The smells, sights, sounds, feelings ... they all happen for real. I used to spend too much time worrying about things I couldn't change so I changed my perspective. It's about the only thing a person has control over.
The real world isn't perfect, but it's real. The smells, sights, sounds, feelings ... they all happen for real. I used to spend too much time worrying about things I couldn't change so I changed my perspective. It's about the only thing a person has control over.
[ It's going to take a while for him to get a grasp on what every class can do, but two frontline fighters, one backline fighter, and a healer seems pretty easy to parse for Hector. And it's a good thing Kara's in good shape still, otherwise this would've gone very poorly.
He spends most of the fight pouring all of his heals into Yael, Kara only if she seems like she needs it. He and Fai seem safe in the back, so he sticks close, and besides glancing over at his HP every once in a while, leaves him mostly alone. Good lad. ]
That was good. [ He rolls his shoulders, stretching a bit. How long has he been sitting like this? The movement comes through in the game. ] We just keep this up, and we should reach the end just fine.
He spends most of the fight pouring all of his heals into Yael, Kara only if she seems like she needs it. He and Fai seem safe in the back, so he sticks close, and besides glancing over at his HP every once in a while, leaves him mostly alone. Good lad. ]
That was good. [ He rolls his shoulders, stretching a bit. How long has he been sitting like this? The movement comes through in the game. ] We just keep this up, and we should reach the end just fine.
Hm. That's a surprisingly mature answer.
[Most people don't view the world as Brambles does. That said, he's absolutely correct in Yael's eyes.]
You've only got one life to live. No sense in spending it being miserable, but that's not to say life doesn't like to fuck with you when it can.
[Most people don't view the world as Brambles does. That said, he's absolutely correct in Yael's eyes.]
You've only got one life to live. No sense in spending it being miserable, but that's not to say life doesn't like to fuck with you when it can.
[ If she weren't so hype for the battle ahead, she'd be paying more attention to other things. As such, she's incredibly focused, geared up with her Fishticuffs as she uses them to sock her enemies in the face.
Kara's punches are surprisingly better than, well, someone who's never punched anyone before in their life. She fights alongside Yael with ease, and when the four of them clear a path, she straightens herself out.
Kara closes her eyes and exhales, before she puts on a grin and addresses the rest of the group. ]
Hey, nice job! That went pretty smoothly, don't you think? Haha, I'm pumped up already!
Kara's punches are surprisingly better than, well, someone who's never punched anyone before in their life. She fights alongside Yael with ease, and when the four of them clear a path, she straightens herself out.
Kara closes her eyes and exhales, before she puts on a grin and addresses the rest of the group. ]
Hey, nice job! That went pretty smoothly, don't you think? Haha, I'm pumped up already!
[At least Kara is pumped up!! Her enthusiasm is met with Yael's perpetual womp womp energy as they continue further into the dungeon.]
We're not a bad team, but you'd be better off with someone who can keep up with you.
[Kara's titties aren't out because she knows how to block and dodge! Good for her!! Ah... but when they come to the end of a corridor and a hulking colossus of an enemy stands before them, Yael's beginning to wonder if they'll all be left in their underwear.
Taking one look at the boss and heaving a sigh, Yael pivots on his heel to stare at Hector.]
So? What's our approach here, glorious leader?
We're not a bad team, but you'd be better off with someone who can keep up with you.
[Kara's titties aren't out because she knows how to block and dodge! Good for her!! Ah... but when they come to the end of a corridor and a hulking colossus of an enemy stands before them, Yael's beginning to wonder if they'll all be left in their underwear.
Taking one look at the boss and heaving a sigh, Yael pivots on his heel to stare at Hector.]
So? What's our approach here, glorious leader?
Heh, are you surprised?
[MY SUNSHINES ARE NORMALLY DUMB BUT BRAMBLES IS THE ONLY CHARACTER I PLAY WHO DOESN'T HAVE A PING PONG BALL FOR A BRAIN, HELP ]
That's very true. My best friend in real life had some extreme trials and tribulations to go through. He was born into a family of wealth and privilege but suffered immensely within it. Even those with blessings can struggle if their other needs aren't appropriately met.
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That's very true. My best friend in real life had some extreme trials and tribulations to go through. He was born into a family of wealth and privilege but suffered immensely within it. Even those with blessings can struggle if their other needs aren't appropriately met.
[ Yael's remark irks Hector in a way he can't explain. This is literally day one. Can't he give himself more credit, and more time?
Now's not the time for that, though.
Hector doesn't let Yael's jab get to him, though. He stares up at the colossus, then turns to look at the mostly open room and the pillars that dot the edges. Hmm. ]
It's the same idea as before. [ It worked. They just have to adjust for one big enemy and a wider space. ] Yael, concentrate on dealing as much damage as you can. Kara, you try to keep its attention on you and off Yael. Move around as much as you need to.
Fai. [ He turns to look at the other spellcaster. ] We'll stick together, keeping our distance and using the pillars as cover. Your job is to make sure Kara doesn't get too much heat, and to be backup distraction if something happens to her.
And I'll do what I can to make up for mistakes. [ If only it was this easy in real life. He flexes his wrist, the one holding his pink and sparkly scepter. ] Everyone got that?
Now's not the time for that, though.
Hector doesn't let Yael's jab get to him, though. He stares up at the colossus, then turns to look at the mostly open room and the pillars that dot the edges. Hmm. ]
It's the same idea as before. [ It worked. They just have to adjust for one big enemy and a wider space. ] Yael, concentrate on dealing as much damage as you can. Kara, you try to keep its attention on you and off Yael. Move around as much as you need to.
Fai. [ He turns to look at the other spellcaster. ] We'll stick together, keeping our distance and using the pillars as cover. Your job is to make sure Kara doesn't get too much heat, and to be backup distraction if something happens to her.
And I'll do what I can to make up for mistakes. [ If only it was this easy in real life. He flexes his wrist, the one holding his pink and sparkly scepter. ] Everyone got that?
[ Wow, he's getting the impression that neither of them are in a good mood. Wonder why! ]
Will do!
[ And you told him not to follow your orders just a short while ago too, Hector...
While Fai will take this seriously once the battle starts, he stretches his arms and looks around at the other three. ]
Remember... it won't be the end of the world if we lose.
Will do!
[ And you told him not to follow your orders just a short while ago too, Hector...
While Fai will take this seriously once the battle starts, he stretches his arms and looks around at the other three. ]
Remember... it won't be the end of the world if we lose.
[🧍♂️
Yael is here, as requested, happy to see that the area has been cleared of enemies... and there's Fai. A bit of last night's apprehension finds him again, but it's not so paralyzing that it keeps Yael from walking right up to him like their previous conversation didn't end on a cliffhanger.
Casual as always, Yael knits his arms up above his head and leans back against a looming oak tree.]
And here I thought you were going to throw me into a volcano.
Yael is here, as requested, happy to see that the area has been cleared of enemies... and there's Fai. A bit of last night's apprehension finds him again, but it's not so paralyzing that it keeps Yael from walking right up to him like their previous conversation didn't end on a cliffhanger.
Casual as always, Yael knits his arms up above his head and leans back against a looming oak tree.]
And here I thought you were going to throw me into a volcano.
[ Fai sits down on the ground, his legs straight out in front of him as he rests back on his hands. He's been here for a while, which is evident in the severe lack of monsters. ]
I made sure we wouldn't end up somewhere like that. I don't like hot weather.
I made sure we wouldn't end up somewhere like that. I don't like hot weather.
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