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pawnstorm2016-01-31 01:06 pm
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- adrasteius anor'thalion (warcraft),
- alice liddell (american mcgee's alice),
- arashi narukami (ensemble stars!),
- astrid hofferson (httyd),
- asuna yuuki (sword art online),
- bernard (merc storia),
- bolin (legend of korra),
- doctor thunderland jr (letter bee),
- dorian pavus (dragon age),
- dorothy hyatt (loh: trails in the sky),
- dust (dust: an elysian tail),
- eirlys (ragnarok online),
- emil castagnier (tos:dotnw),
- estinien (final fantasy xiv),
- farlan church (attack on titan),
- gaius (fire emblem: awakening),
- gilgamesh (fate/),
- graham aker (mobile suit gundam 00),
- hamtaro (hamtaro),
- handsome jack (borderlands),
- haruna (kantai collection),
- hei (darker than black),
- ichigo hitofuri (touken ranbu),
- kaisar lidfard (rage of bahamut),
- kaito kuroba (dcmk),
- kasen kanesada (touken ranbu),
- kavi misra (oc),
- kazuma (s-cry-ed),
- kogitsunemaru (touken ranbu),
- koon aguero agnis (tower of god),
- lapis fathalla (original character),
- levi (attack on titan),
- loghain mac tir (dragon age),
- lord light (original character),
- metal bat (one punch man),
- mihael "mello" keehl (death note),
- mikazuki munechika (touken ranbu),
- minato arisato (persona),
- mirach (original character),
- miran froaude (lolheroes),
- murasaki (hamatora),
- potemkin (guilty gear),
- regene regetta (mobile suit gundam 00),
- richard (baraou no souretsu),
- rory connor (original character),
- setsuna f. seiei (mobile suit gundam 00),
- shinya hiiragi (owari no seraph),
- sion astal (lolheroes),
- slaine troyard (aldnoah.zero),
- tamamo no mae (fate/),
- tieria erde (mobile suit gundam 00),
- toriel (undertale),
- uzuki shimamura (idolm@ster),
- vivienne stanbury (bloodborne),
- wukong (league of legends),
- yoichi saotome (owari no seraph),
- zelos wilder (tales of symphonia)
INTRO ♚ FEBRUARY
We’ve all had those dreams: you wake up on a table, to blurry, ominous images and the certainty that you are absolutely buck-naked in a room full of strangers. This is not quite it.
Instead, you come awake to the sun on your face. The soft burble of water nearby. The hustle and bustle of a busy street and the faint, fortifying smell of bread. You open your eyes and there’s no one there at your bedside, but there is what appears to be the end of the world happening just beyond your window.
There’s a crack in the world across the sky, the “sun” is the totally unnatural light spilling from that crack straight into your eyes, and someone’s left a neatly pressed and folded uniform at the foot of the bed that isn’t yours. Somewhere in the room, there’s a strange clatter like beads, the click of claws on the floor.
Something’s in here with you.
Also, you are naked.
Welcome to Blanc! You wake up on one of the beds inside the Hall of Glory. You might still be feeling a little light-headed, but sudden dimensional travel will do that to a body. You could have sworn visions of a fantastic world flashed before your eyes not long ago: monsters, magic, and a mission to save the world. You can't quite recall much beyond the basics, but could this be it?
Save your questions for later! The room nannies are quick to urge Heroes into their uniforms (with their beaks if necessary) and to point them to the pick-up locations for their Blanc-issued Weapons and Carriers. Hopefully, nobody but the pigeon’s watching you change. On the other hand, maybe you're the type to turn every roommate into a new friend before you even step foot outside the room.
As you make your way down the halls, you might notice strangely familiar faces around you. But don’t linger too long to chat—the people in charge of the armory and the menagerie have gone through many Heroes before you, and still have many more to go after you. NPCs need meal breaks, too! If you don’t make a decision in time, the random Weapons and/or Carriers they pick for you can be just a little odd.
And if you’re hungry? No matter how rich you were in your homeworld, you’re penniless now until you earn some colle. Thankfully, the Hall of Glory provides free meals to Heroes and those associated with them! Sunday’s breakfast and lunch are bananalicious and seafood pasta. A friendly visiting scholar may have a word of advice for you: “Beware the dining hall on Mondays.”
But you’ll barely have time for lunch before guards come and round you up. “For the parade,” is the only reason they’ll give you.
Trumpets sound, cymbals clang and the crowd roars as the parade gets underway! What’s all the fuss about? Well, you Heroes were sent by the gods to save Blanc, right? Of course they’d celebrate! Smiling and waving at the citizens of Caissa from your uniquely crafted float might be a chore, but hey, they love you. Are you really going to let them down, or lose the spotlight to the fellow Heroes sharing your float?
The reception after the Prime Minister’s speech is like some kind of idol session, with Caissa citizens coming up to shake hands and welcome the Heroes warmly. Some are even asking for autographs!
There’s a lot of things to do in festive and lively Caissa, even late into the night under a light fall of snow. Sparrow Town is all lit up, ready for another festival next week.
While some shops are closed for the holiday, others have buffet tables or are giving out free samples to the Heroes. The food stalls here are way better than the bizarre cafeteria menu at the Hall of Glory! Why waste the opportunity to finally gorge on real food? The shop owners have done their best to impress, showing off their local cuisines proudly along the city streets: from the local hamburger joint to the exotic L'adderan curries, you'll find a little of everything to whet your palate. Your growling stomach will likely thank you for the food. … Oh, wait. That wasn’t you? You think the fish sandwich on your plate just sang? Nonsense. That just means you had a marvelous piece of fish bread. Please remember to visit them again sometime when you have the colle, okay?
Various stalls with games and activities have also been set up. Maybe you can impress the crowd by nailing an apple with an arrow or by sacrificing your friend(s) at the water tanks! An unusual Go-style stall offers something like fish scooping, but be careful: touching the fish with your bare hands will leave you feeling funny… Wow, you’ve never seen that color before! But whatever it takes to impress the children, right?
Said children might try and get you to dance in the falling snow. Better not mess up, though, because everyone in Caissa seems to be watching.
Hopefully, you didn’t sleep too late after yesterday’s celebrations! Or maybe you slept badly, since it felt like something was watching you…
The free breakfast that awaits you at the dining hall is… something special. Please enjoy it to your heart’s content! Remember: no food fights, and leave no leftovers! Nothing will save you from the chef’s disapproving mustache swirl if you do!
If you want to make money (to get away from Monday’s Horrors), there are now jobs up for taking at the Hall of Glory and the Poisoned Pawn! If there’s nothing to your taste, check back again every so often. Something new might pop up!
Heroes not in the mood to be errand-runners (it’s understandable, you’re Heroes after all!) can hang out in the parlor, read in the library, or express yourself in one of the Hall’s many studios or other rooms.
If lying back and taking it slow isn’t your thing, you could train or spar! Being summoned to a new world takes a toll on the body, and some Heroes have lost abilities familiar to them. Besides, it’ll take a while to get used to your weapons. Some of them might even be disobedient, backfiring at worst and unresponsive at best. Try not to hit your fellow Heroes (including yourself), or you’ll either have to find enough Heroes to cast weak healing spells or carry the wounded to the infirmary. While the snow has been cleared overnight, it’s still very cold!
Welcome to Crosscheck's grand opening log! For any further questions, please see the FAQ or reach us at the Contact Us page. Have fun!
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You are strong.
[ Not many are willing to involve themselves with war. If they have an excuse to stay out of it, they will. Many choose to run away or turn a blind eye to reality. But she's strong... Instead choosing to accept what's real and trying to do what she can within it. ]
However, do not forget to take care of yourself as well.
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Though his next statement causes her to freeze, glancing away in an almost sheepish manner, even though he can't see it. Taking care of herself isn't something she's the best at - she knows her limits, but she has a habit of pushing herself almost past them.]
... I'll do my best. I can't make any promises though. [Especially since her sister and ghost friends aren't here to rein her in. At least she's honest about it, though.]
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If you forget, I will remind you.
[ He's here, after all... She didn't have to worry much about it. He'll definitely look out for her sake. ]
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But she pauses for longer than usual at his words, almost unsure what to say. It sounds like he's saying he'll look out for her, but she can't understand why. So she simply decides to ask;]
... Why? Wouldn't that be annoying to do? [Having to remind someone to not be stupidly reckless who knows how many times? Since Lapis isn't really the type to listen.]
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So at her question, he already knew why he's doing it. He doesn't outright tell her why, however. It's good enough that she's aware what he'll do. It doesn't matter how many times. ]
I will remind you... Without fail.
[ And that's all he has to say about that. He changes his speed a little, wanting to see how fast he can go without the bike rebelling against his directions. It's been behaving so far. ]
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She doesn't understand him - he's a stranger still, so what happens to her shouldn't be of any concern to him. Though she soon sighs quietly, watching as the bike starts to speed up.]
... Should I call you then, whenever I need reminding and you aren't around? [It's a question to gauge just how serious he actually is about this.]
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That's why... he knows it, it'll be fine. All he has to do is continue as he's always done. And on her next question, he nods without hesitation. ]
Gundam... That is my registered ID.
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It sounds eerily like something from one of those animes that her sister really likes to watch.]
... Gundam? What's a Gundam? [It sounds like a robot, she swears if it's some kind of robot...]
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It is... mobile weaponry. They are from my world.
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So it is a robot. It's probably a good thing that he can't see her face right now, since she is linefacing so hard. Let the quiet judging commence...]
... I see, I've never heard of anything like that before. [EXCEPT IN HER SISTERS ANIMES - ] Did you pilot one of those back home, then?
[Please say yes, it would so much more sense if he said yes.... Except not really, because then she would think he's a giant Gundam fanboy.]
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Yes.
[ He's piloted quite a decent number, but he doesn't specify that anymore. ]
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But for now, judging commences.]
... Were you the only one to pilot that sort of thing?
i'm sorry, i lost my icon keywords so the earlier tags are ruined ;;
Yes, he is.]Not at all. In my world, mobile weaponry or similar mechanisms are prevalent. I am from a world of advanced technology.
HUGS REIMI
And oh no... He is basically from an anime. It all makes sense now...]
... That sounds pretty incredible. I can't even imagine anything like that existing back home.
HUGS BACK Q_Q
The two of them (or at least Setsuna) had a long day, so the young Meister decides to follow the path to head back to the housing. The sunset frames the city, shining against the fallen snow. The whole of Caissa is picturesque. He can't help but gaze out as their ride comes to a slow end. ]
I understand. Though to me, what I cannot imagine is the opposite. To me, this whole city feels like something from a dream.
CLINGS TO ;3;
And the scenery is very pretty too... Her eyes immediately focus on the city, humming softly as she listens to Setsuna, a quiet sigh soon escaping her.]
... It really does. Sometimes I think I'm gonna just wake up, and then my sister or Mitchell will yell at me for falling asleep at the desk again.
[Then she shakes her head, not wanting to let herself become overcome with just how homesick she is.] This all just feels like something out of a fairy tale.
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However, he knows very well. None of this is a dream. This is reality, a reality that they all have to face. They have to prepare for the upcoming war. Thoughts of that makes him grip the bike's handlebars more tightly...
But he doesn't voice his thoughts out loud, not wanting to worry the girl behind him. After about a few more minutes, they arrive at the housing and he stops the bike at the courtyard. ]
... Thank you. For the accompaniment.
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The only indication of what she's thinking is a quiet sigh, glancing up as they arrive in the courtyard. Lapis shifting and hopping off the bike with practiced ease, now starting to miss her own bike a bit.]
... You don't have to thank me for that. I should be thanking you for inviting me. It was nice to ride around like that for a little while.
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If that is the case, I do not mind offering again sometime...
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... And I would be more than happy if you did. [She takes a step back as she gives him a slight wave, before turning to head into the halls.]
See you later, Setsuna.