Forest (Survivor Aichi)
-Aichi tenses upon Sis cupping his hand, but manages to force it back down.-
-It seems like she really needs help...-
"I-I'm sorry, but I'm not really sure what you're asking me to do..."
-...OK, maybe if he takes another look at the tree it will make more sense?-
-So he looks closer at the tree, trying to figure out just want she might want him to do.-
Edited by CrystalMemoria on Sep 10th 2018 at 11:10:29 AM
You know if you ask me that, then I could easily think that you're deliberately trying to avoid true challenge that'll spur you to action.
Like I get that you're being realistic about your abilities, but some part of you must want to be the hero that saves worlds, right?
If you're always taking care of the chumps on the street that do nothing more than steal wallets, and rob convenience stores, then eventually it'll all become the same. And you, with that belt?
You're so much better than the guy in a ski mask who thinks that because he bought a gun last week from that shady guy his friend of a friend knows, he can just walk away with the bank's money.
That guy's nothing next to the power that belt can hold. Even Traveller can withstand a round of bullets from a rifle.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postKitchen (Jean)
-...Yeah, part of her does...-
-She would love to be like one of those magical girls from those anime series she loves so much.-
-Or like those tokusatsu heroes or those shounen heroes...-
-She has to admit that there's a part of her that would feel extreme satisfaction doing something like that.-
-...And yeah, Traveller is that strong, isn't it...?-
"...I just don't want innocent people getting hurt..."
-...But...-
"...If anything comes my way, I won't let that happen."
("Shit... what if they still don't understand? Once more, with feeling...!")
(she waves a hand over her neck stump once more, emphasizing the flat surface where the head is supposed to be, then points deeper into the forest)
(without any more input, she slowly starts leading Aichi into the forest)
"Shake the dust." - Anis MojganiOf course you don't want innocent people getting hurt, and honestly if you want surgical quality, the bully will be the more prominent one. Everything's more personal with something like that.
You see it everywhere- sure they may not do any massacres, but they'll stab you where it hurts. Hell, a bully that really has it out for you would break that phone you have, and you wouldn't be able to play that game with Ichigo in it.
The monsters sure are indiscriminate, but they're not all that smart. They're going to be pretty oblivious, and will most likely cause more destructions than death.
The cult? They're more unpredictable: if they learn more about you, they could be surgical, but they're smart so who knows what kind of approach they'll take. Maybe a little from column a, a little from column b. Indiscriminate to lure someone like you out, or precise to track you down specifically, or something you care about.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postForest (Survivor Aichi)
-...So it's not the tree then?-
-...Wait...-
"D-Do you need help finding your head?"
-He's following Sis into the forest now, hoping he might have the right idea now.-
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Kitchen (Jean)
-Honestly... Jean can imagine herself being pushed more by the bully.-
-She's suffered from bullying. She hates it. Nowadays she just forces herself to ignore them when they harass her (when she can), but she feels a very strong abhorrence towards the idea of bullies.-
-She would love to be able to finally stop one herself.-
"...The bully would be personal..."
-And she's having to struggle with all of her being not to correct Xenos about Ichiro's name.-
"...I've had to deal with that type of crap before..."
-You can hear it in her voice too, it's something she's definitely not happy about. She's able to think back on it, and she hates every second of it.-
Then I think I know what to do.
I'm going to try and find someone like that. I'll give them a bit of training so they also know how to use the driver just like you.
Then, to move you both forward- I'm going to say that your first upgrade will go to the one that is able to destroy a second, much more powerful, Mimic Bot that I'll program with a very particular personality.
A sort of- guardian of progress. Destroy it, and you'll earn the Magician Tarot Tablet.
Of course being able to best it in a fight will take more training... getting stronger, and more used to Travellers' abilities.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postForest (Survivor Aichi)
-!!! He hears something...-
-He tries to gently grab Sis's wrist (since he seems to finally realize that she might not be able to hear him).-
"I-I think I hear I something..."
-...And yet he speaks to her anyway.-
-Aichi tries to discern where the sound is coming from and what it could be.-
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Kitchen (Jean)
-So it'll be a battle for upgrades then...-
-Jean's nervous, but at the same time she feels determined.-
"OK. I'll do it!"
Edited by CrystalMemoria on Sep 10th 2018 at 11:33:43 AM
Forest (Survivor Aichi)
-Aichi approaches the voice quickly, as it seems they need help.-
"H-Hello? Can you hear me?"
-He's trying to find the source as fast as he can.-
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Kitchen (Jean)
-Does she hear something? No...-
-...-
-...Oh no.-
-Jean just quickly transforms, fearing that it might be an ambush.-
-Because that would be her luck.-
Kitchen (Jean)
"I-I don't know, dramatic timing would be too convenient!"
-Annnnnnnnnd rush forward with a punch! Try to take initiative!-
-...Ack, she hopes she doesn't screw up the kitchen doing this!"]]
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Forest (Survivor Aichi)
-Ah! Up there! Is that the head? He sees hair...-
-OK, Aichi should be able to climb up there. He's not like he was when he was younger. He's actually a pretty tough guy with a good amount of stamina now.-
-He doesn't really have any other way to get to the head...-
"H-Hang on! I'll be up there as soon as I can!"
-And so... Aichi stashes his crowbar away and starts trying to climb up.-
Edited by CrystalMemoria on Sep 10th 2018 at 11:52:44 AM
-surprised by the initiative, the Mimic-Bot staggers back from the punch- Initiative recognised, surroundings confining.
Equal ground, outside. You must come.
-it reacts quickly and tries to grab Jean, to throw her out through the kitchen window!-
Considerate... for everything except the broken window.
1.5 imperial gallons of tea were consumed during the writing of this postKitchen (Jean)
-Jean is successfully grabbed.-
"W-Wait, wait, wait! I-I'll just take the doooo—-"
-Annnnnnnnnnnd she's thrown outside.-
-Thankfully she does manage to land without falling flat on her back, but she staggered a bit.-
"Ugh... D-Didn't know using the door like a normal person was a crime..."
-Seems like Jean's being a little snarky again (not that she's good at being snarky), but she's also trying to prepare for whatever the Mimic Bot does.-
Edited by CrystalMemoria on Sep 10th 2018 at 12:00:46 PM
(Sis finally gets some auditory and visual senses back by being in Cerva's presence, though it isn't much due to her location)
(as Aichi slowly but surely climbs up the tree, pecking sounds can be heard)
Ow.
(and finally, he finds Cerva inside the nest, among a ring of eggs, and with a big, particularly unnatural looking crow pecking at Cerva)
(Cerva's eyes widen for a second)
Ai? Wait...
(peck)
Ow!
"Shake the dust." - Anis MojganiForest (Survivor Aichi)
-Hmm? 'Ai'?-
-...Never mind that.-
-He has a bit of a sheepish expression upon seeing Cerva's situation. It reminds him of one of Kamui's stories about Chrono... One of the first things he did, actually. He had to get a card from a crow.-
-...Kamui... Chrono... Everyone...-
-...-
-...Snap out of it, Aichi...-
"...A-Ah... Hang on..."
-He tries to wave his hand at the bird, hoping to get it to fly away.-
"I-I'm sorry, but she isn't yours..."
-...Is he seriously talking to the bird?-
-Even worse, is he apologizing to the bird for trying to take Cerva?-
Forest (Survivor Aichi)
-Aichi exhales out of relief before looking at Cerva again.-
"You're welcome..."
-...Ah, they need to get down...-
"Um... Sorry, I'll need to, um... lift you..."
-He gently grabs Cerva and starts carefully making his way back to the ground.-
-However, he does manage to speak up about something on the way down.-
"...You... said something about 'Ai'...?"
-Seems like he was mistaken for Ai... whoever they are.-
-He knows that there's a female Aichi, but he doesn't know she has a nickname.-
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Outside (Jean)
-Jean can't help but be a tad annoyed about the 'door' thing.-
"...Nice to know you can use the door..."
-Annnnnnnnd charge!-
-Jean's hoping that she'll be able to do a good punch into the Mimic Bot's side.-

(Sis fumbles over and takes Aichi's hand, gently)
(she cups it in both her hands pleadingly)
"Shake the dust." - Anis Mojgani