Atlas City

[Grimalkenkid]

╔╦╦╦╦╦╦╦╦╦╦╦╦╦╦╦╦ One jump ahead of the hoofbeats

╠╬╬╬╬╬ One hop ahead of the hump ╬╬╬╬╬╣

╠╬╬╬╬╬ One trick ahead of disaster ╬╬╬╬╬╣

They’re quick, but I’m much faster ╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╩╝

Where I am: Random Tavern, Atlas City
When it is: Morning, Spring 2

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Kela couldn't care less about the details of the mission. To her, it wasn't even a mission; it was just one big adventure. She also didn't pick up on Conan's discomfort with her choice of sitting arrangements. Digging into her own food, the fox girl just listened to the adults talk. Action, exploring, and ancient ruins... what's there to discuss? An adventure is an adventure is an adventure.

"Camping?" Her ears flicked up at the woman's words. "I've been camping for the past... hm, I actually don't know how long I've been doing it, but it's been a long time." Kela jumped off Conan's lap and laid her head on the table, like a dog waiting for scraps. "Soooo... what are we waiting on? Come on. Let's go, let's go, let's go!"

Once again, the fox girl began jumping up and down on the floor. Saul's offer of 15 gold was the only thing that caught her attention besides the fact that they were leaving soon. 15? That's a lot... I think. The thought soon left her mind, though. Oh well... not important. On to adventure!  

[AmazingTentacleFox Shippy]

┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉ Lay beside me, tell me what you've done
┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉ Speak the words I want to hear, make my demons run

The door is locked now, but it's open if you're true ┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉
If you can understand me ┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉

┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉ Then I can understand you ┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉

↬ through black of day
↬ dark of night
↬ never free

↱ Bastion turned brown eyes sideways to Conan. He hadn't asked him about how far they were traveling, he had been talking to Saul. Well, he sighed and leaned back in his chair, hands behind his head, "Fine with me. These legs were made for walking," he said, trying to smile but his mood was already becoming irritated. Bastion needed food. And no sooner had he thought that, his food appeared before him and he ate graciously. Bastion had the mood of a bear right now. One wrong poke and things might get ugly, but after some food and some quiet he'll be back to normal.

Quiet being the main thing to cure his headache, but with the fox around that wasn't going to be happening anytime soon it would seem. Bastion listened to Saul as she explained what it was they were going to be looking for. "Sounds easy enough to me," he said and shrugged his shoulders, "And the pay price is good too." Bastion may spend money on booze, but he does know how to handle his own funds to make them last a while. Fifteen gold pieces would get him by for a while.

And Kela. Don't get hims started on that fox girl, because right now it wouldn't be pretty. This girl had energy, and it seemed like an endless supply of it too. Her mouth... dear god her mouth just kept going on and on. She didn't have to say it fifty billion times that she was ready for them to leave right this minute. All she had to do was say it once and they would get the messaged. Bastion closed his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose. He had a feeling deep in his gut that today was going to be a very long day, and they hadn't even left yet.

"You know what? I agree with shorty over here; why wait? We should get going as soon as possible. So, on that note, I'm going to take a pis-- visit the bathroom and then I'll be ready to hit the road," with that, Bastion picked up his spear and his bags-- cause he sure as hell didn't trust them with the orange pickpocket back there-- and went to visit the bathroom. ↵

Location: at the tavern againSANO Mood: hungover, but not too grumpySANO Conversing with: Saul <3, Conan, and Kela

SANOSUKESANOSUKESANOSUKE

 

[Inu of Everlasting Dawn]

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I am on my way,I can go the distance. I don't care how far, somehow I'll be strong! I know every mile will be worth my while.
❧≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈❧

❦≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈❦
I would go most anywhere to find where I belong.
❦≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈❦
Where I am: Random tavern, Atlas City
When it is: Morning, Spring 2

Taking a sip of his tea,Conan couldn't help but notice the glance that Bastion had shot him from the corner of his eyes. Aye...did it get a little drafty in here? Maybe it was something that he said...or maybe Bastion just wasn't a morning person. Either way,the swordsman would remember that look and try and make friends later. They would be working together after all,they needed to be able to get along! And besides that...Bastion looked like he would be a strong opponent if they were to ever fight. It was hard for Conan not to notice. The build of his body,the way he walks...Hung over or not,he's still pretty capable as a warrior.

Moving on to different things now-and a piece of toast with jam. The matter of the pay for this adventure. "Fifteen gold sounds perfect! More than enough,Miss Saul!" That would keep him from dropping dead on the road anytime soon,this much was certain. Kela seemed to be happy with that price as well-though it was hard to tell between that and just her normal behavior. It really was starting to rub off on him. Conan started to find himself giggling at her eagerness to go. Bastion was starting to get pretty anxious too before going to the bathroom. At least he's toning it down for the ladies here. That was always hard to do.

"You know what? They're right! Why wait? We should start heading out right away!" Conan said while trying to get as much breakfast into his mouth without looking gross. He had some difficulty getting the bacon down and choked a little before he could clear his throat. "Terribly sorry about that...but at least now I'm done and ready to go when you are,Miss Saul!" The swordsman was ready to hit the road and have some adventures again.  

[Grimalkenkid]

⋊☲ Whether one is right or wrong… ☲⋉
⋊☵ … is determined by one’s power ☵⋉


Current Location: Random Tavern, Atlas City
Current Date: Morning, Spring 2

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By that point, Saul wasn't surprised that the fox girl was exceptionally excitable. In fact, it seemed to be a steady point of comparison: if Kela got too tired before dark, then something was wrong. Let's just hope it doesn't grate on my nerves too much before then... Of course, I do have other issues to worry about on the annoyance front. Bastion was acting hungover, and that made her worry about his possible irritation the next morning. If only she could do this in one day, then she would be fine.

"Yes, I agree," the sorceress said, folding up the map and slipping it into her coat. "If no one has any objections, I was going to lead the way. I believe I know the route well enough." Saul nodded at Bastion as he got up to relieve himself. If only I could relieve myself of him... she thought while simultaneously smiling and getting up herself.

Saul picked up her pack, which included her lute, a sleeping bag, and several days' worth of trail rations, and slung it over her shoulder. "We'll go as soon as Bastion returns."  

[AmazingTentacleFox Shippy]

┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉ Lay beside me, tell me what you've done
┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉ Speak the words I want to hear, make my demons run

The door is locked now, but it's open if you're true ┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉
If you can understand me ┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉

┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉ Then I can understand you ┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉┉

↬ through black of day
↬ dark of night
↬ never free

↱ Bastion took his time in the bathroom.

After washing his hands he headed back out to where the others were waiting to go. At least he assumed they would be ready and waiting for him so they could get on with this mission as soon as possible. It wasn't that he wanted to get it over and done with, cause he sure as hell wanted to spend as much time as possible with Saul, but it was the fox that caused him troubles. He found it hard to flirt and be a womanizer around children, and Kela was just that-- a child. Sure she was fourteen but to him that was the same as her being ten years old. She was too young to know a lot of things in life, things she would learn with time and age.

But that wasn't going to help him anytime soon.

So, with a forced smile he was ready to leave, "All right, my bladder is empty and I am ready to go." his pack was slung across his body and his spear was wrapped up in cloth, held tightly in his hands. His spear was his trusty friend and partner in everything-- there was no way he was letting it go now. Although, he had some more skills other than his spear-wielding ones. Bastion also had the uncanny ability to use white magic. It wasn't something he went around bragging about, but if he should need it during this mission he would not hesitate to do so. ↵

Location: at the tavern againSANO Mood: hungover, but not too grumpySANO Conversing with: Saul <3, Conan, and Kela

SANOSUKESANOSUKESANOSUKE

 

[Inu of Everlasting Dawn]

❧≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈❧
I am on my way,I can go the distance. I don't care how far, somehow I'll be strong! I know every mile will be worth my while.
❧≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈❧

❦≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈❦
I would go most anywhere to find where I belong.
❦≈≈≈≈≈≈≈≈❦
Where I am: Random tavern, Atlas City
When it is: Morning, Spring 2

"I have no objections to that. I'll be ready to go in a few minutes! I just need to grab my things." Conan said with an edge of anticipation in his voice. The swordsman was starting to become very excited at the idea of what this job could mean in terms of a good adventure. He quickly finished his breakfast and drained the last of his tea before going back to his room to grab his things. His pack of few belongings were already for travel on his bed,his sword sitting next to his bed. With a scabbard of sky blue and a hilt and blade of silver steel,Conan had fond memories of that sword. A gift from Mom and Dad before I left to become a knight... It still hurt to think that he couldn't go home just yet...only to disappoint them with news that he hadn't become a knight yet...but maybe one day. When I can go back to the academy,then I can go home...

Strapping his sword on his hip and his pack on his back,Conan went back downstairs to rejoin Saul and company. She was ready to go and Bastion had just returned from the bathroom,ready to go as well. "Everything I have is here with me now. I'm ready for the road!" Kela was probably ready to go no matter what. She had been jumping around all morning,just begging for them to hit the road.  

[Grimalkenkid]

⋊☲ Whether one is right or wrong… ☲⋉
⋊☵ … is determined by one’s power ☵⋉


Current Location: Random Tavern, Atlas City (going to On the Road)
Current Date: Morning, Spring 2

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Finally, they were ready to go. It had taken an entire day of putting up with a womanizing spearman and hyperactive fox girl, but Saul finally had the group she needed getting underway. One step closer to getting the Index. Then I never have to see this fool of a man ever again. When Bastion came out, though, she smiled, letting a bit of her unease show on her face at his words. "We... really didn't need to know that, Bastion." By that time, Conan had also joined the group, sword at his hip. "Wonderful! If we're all ready to leave, then we shouldn't waste any more daylight. I can't wait to see that ancient library." So I can ditch the amorous one. But having access to all that knowledge would be lovely, too.

Saul got up and motioned everyone out of the tavern. Her own gear was all in her pack, with the exception of her lute, which lay strapped to her pack for easy transportation. Maybe she'd be able to play something out on the road... but that idea was quickly squashed. If I give anything else for Bastion to praise me with, then we may have one less adventurer very soon. Outside, the sorceress lead the small group to the main road, and, from there, to the gates and out into the fields beyond.