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[regressive]

Who ■ Joonghyuk & others
What ■ Living that MMO life
When ■ Throughout the first month
Where ■ All over the place
Content Warnings ■ YJH


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[dapples]

Really?!

[ he scrambles to his feet! ]

Like, my HP? Or actual pain in real life-? Kind of like how I could feel the effects of the alcohol earlier ...

[regressive]

Both. But you can turn the pain sensor off if you haven't already.

[ Joonghyuk's still fighting from the ground because it's easier to aim at the small mobs that way. At least a few smacks later he's done. ]

1/2

[dapples]

Oh! Oh, right! How do I-?

2/2

[dapples]

[ WHOOPS! too late - Brambles yelps in pain as one of these flower creatures bites him on the back of his leg while he wasn't looking! ]

Agh! Fuck-! [ He's not usually one to curse but DAMN, that hurt!! ]

[regressive]

[ That FUCK makes Joonghyuk's eyes dart right to Brambles, then to his ankles and finally the monster. Instead of using a normal attack, Joonghyuk uses a skill and slashes the flower apart with one swing. ]

Sorry, I didn't notice that one. Are you okay?

[ The downsides of being level one and new to the game. ]

[dapples]

Ah! Whew!

[ sweet relief once the flower is shredded off his back leg! Bramb strokes his leg after. ]

It's okay! Thank you ... I shouldn't have been so careless! And I need to turn that thing off ...

[regressive]

Check your character profile and go to settings from here. You can turn it off in the general tab. [ Before Brambles asks, Joonghyuk murmurs: ] I've been messing around with these settings, that's all.

[ No kinkshaming, ok... ]

[dapples]

That's intuitive! Can't believe I didn't try that ...

[ but he is a noob! he has an excuse. anyway, he takes a quick moment to fiddle with his settings as more of those weird flowers approach him while he's distracted. ]

[regressive]

[ This is where Joonghyuk steps in to make sure that Brambles doesn't get hurt. The flowers are really targeting him as if they sensed he's a florist or something. ]

Well, the pain sensor is just vibrations... but the pain can get annoying. [ A beat. ] Wait, but that means... you were fighting in the dungeon with it turned on.

[ For all he knows, maybe Brambles enjoys some vibrations... ]

[dapples]

[ he chuckles actually, ]

Haha! Whoops. Come to think of it ... I think I was more surprised than hurt when that flower bit my leg. What a drama queen I am. It's a good thing I turned it off.

[ he casts a weak spell with his staff that sends an approaching flower hurling backwards. after two more hits of magic, it dies. ]

I feel like this is the opposite of floristry. Unless I pretend they're weeds.

[regressive]

Yeah, there's literally no point in being in pain because of a game.

[ Listen, he might be a gamer, but he's reasonable. ]

Whatever works for you. I mean they're preventing us from you showing me some flower arrangements, so they're clearly enemies.

[dapples]

I'd be alarmed if it was a feature, truthfully.

[ games should enhance lives! not hurt them! or something ]

Hah! I'll just show you photos of the ones I make in real life some time.

[regressive]

Well, since it's optional... some people will probably have fun using it.

[ Please don't ask what having fun means in this context. ]

I wanted to see you doing it here.

[ He's like a pouty kid now. ]

1/3

[dapples]

Have fun? Using a vibration feature?

2/3

[dapples]

3/3

[dapples]

Um, let's pretend I didn't just say that.

[ SWIFTLY MOVING ON, ]

You really want me to show you in this game? More than with real flowers?

[regressive]

You're red.

[ Now he can pretend that Brambles didn't say anything. ]

I can't see the process when you're arranging real flowers. And the game is pretty realistic. [ He looks away. ] Unless you don't want to do it, after all.

1/2

[dapples]

Wha ... no way!

[ yes way!! sorry, bramb ]

2/2

[dapples]

[ But, aww ... what the heck. Once he gets over his initial embarrassment, he notices how disappointed Punisher seems and the way he turns away is just so stinkin' cute. He smiles kindly after a deep breath. ]

Of course I want to do it. You're right, I can show you the method through the game. We'll do that.

[regressive]

Right now?

[ He truly is like a spoiled brat now. Oh wait, he needs to slay that one flower monster that's approaching. ]

That should be all of them, I think.

[dapples]

Whew! What a relief. Thanks. You were great!

[ he sits himself down in the grass, disturbing some of the flowers. ]

Come sit! Now I can show you!

[regressive]

It was nothing.

[ Punisher needs to be level 101 to learn the skill accepting compliments, apparently. But at the very least sitting on the ground doesn't have such ridiculous requirements, so he just plops down next to Brambles. ]

I'm ready.

[dapples]

Let's see ...

[ he runs his hands over some of the wildflowers beneath their feet. he reaches down to pick some out at the stem, bringing them to his nose to sniff. ]

Whoa ... they actually smell! Here. [ Bramb holds out a bunch of flowers in front of Punisher's nose for him to smell. ] Try it!

[regressive]

Impressive.

[ That's the comment he makes after sniffing the wildflowers. ]

This game could be useful in so many ways, it just needs a non-combat class system. I mean florists could practice this stuff... and other professions could benefit from this as well.

[ Man... just enjoy the flowers. ]

[dapples]

[ Bramb really loves the words that he uses. He sounds like such a seasoned gamer, yet ... he also seems to really care about this interest of his. It makes his heart do backflips. Friendship over video games is a powerful thing, he thinks fondly. ]

You're so insightful! I love it. It's so nice being in the company of a practical thinker like you, I can tell you really know your stuff when it comes to games. Since I'm so new to games, it's amazing to witness. I'm so happy I get to share my passion here, too.

[ yes, he's sappy. ANYWAY. ]

The good thing is, to make a basic arrangement, you don't need string or conditioner. It's only for certain displays that need to have a long shelf life that you condition the flowers. [ he gestures. ] Pick some of those long gerberas. Right down to the root. Then peel the scraggly leaves off with your fingers until all you're left with is a strong stalk. Get a good few of them.