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ARM: Journey Through the Living Unknown - Act 1
Topic Started: Jun 21 2013, 07:05 PM (1,123 Views)
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Lyan smiled at the Teru's kind gesture. He truly appreciate it. The next moment she's asking about... his class? "Adept...? Oh, that's classification in our world. There are several classes you need to fill in team of six children. Adept is one of them, because they work as all rounder, adapting in any situation... It's basically jack-of-all-trade class." Lyan took out something from his pouch. It's actually a strange shaped quill and paper. He scribbled some glyphs that hard to read, probably native to his world.

"I think explaining my world wouldn't be bad. Alright, there are widely several known class... Berserker is the damage dealing one, that would basically smite the enemies for the rest of the team to defeat. Guardian class usually stay behind and command sentinels to guard the other team member. Medic, as the name suggest, is both healer and supporter, generally staying beside guardian. Saboteur are those that sabotage enemy's formation and attacks. They can be trapper, but Trapper itself specifically focusing in trapping. There are other class like Assassin that works behind the shadow. Strategist specifically is for boosting morale of the team. Finally, Adept's to cover the position the team need. I generally on Assassin or Saboteur side, though. I'm not good in Strategist role." Lyan ends his explanation.

He still fail to notice that the ship owner has come down from the ship. "That money I give you... It's actually worth about 10000... The color decides the nominal. The crystal is made from the same essence that made me and everything else in my world. It's just... they no longer lives. I heard there's a technology that make that money able to be inserted to your body, boosting your strength, but I doubt it'll work for you guys. Plus, you can never know what's inside. Eion, or the one that you currently holding on your hand, came from carcass of monsters in my case... But even with 10000 Eion, I can buy nothing anyway, due to several matters... Just... go ahead and have it, I think? The rest of explanation would be rather sensitive, so if you still want to ask it... Well... To place where we can speak alone, I guess...?"

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"That's a fascinating organizational pattern, but...children?" Milli was shocked to know they used their own children to fight what sounded like hordes of monsters.

Seeing Lyan choosing his words more carefully beyond classification, Milli decided to back off for now and not shock him than anymore he already had to endure. Today is freedom for these people. That's the wishful thinking Milli had anyways. She couldn't imagine what it'd be like to live in a room for weeks, worlds apart from your loved ones.

Lucian had started to come down the ramp, with gear in tow. Milli asks for Lucian's class as well.

"Class...? Oh, I'm use to hearing ranks. I would be called a Techno Knight, though in actuality, I'm just a conscripted freelancer who was forced into the military."

"Why force you?" Milli's curiosity got the best of her.

"The Human Ambassadress was such a pain. She agreed with the Euphoria Council to send a new generation of explorers to claim more territory and expand markets. Greedy jerks in my opinion, but when you got over a million law enforcement watching you, you can't really get out of it."

"I see...and this "Techno Knight" is your Mechagear?"

Lucian simply nods, as Milli still has his bracelet in her hand.

"Lyan, thank you for parting more of your culture with me, and I hope we can talk more about our homeworlds. Lucian, you too. That's all I have for right now. I'll talk to the warden for ideas on getting assignments if you want to try to return home. Knowing what your skill sets are will help in determining what kind of roles you'll be playing. I'll contact you two and the girl later. Have fun exploring town and..."

Milli dances a tad from the little excitement in learning something exotic.

"...try to make it home before dark~."

With that, she escorted them out to the tram station outside of the isolation facility.

"Want to go grab something to eat?" Lucain comments to Lyan on the way out before the tram.

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Apparently the dark skinned person looks very happy about the cultural exchange. As much as she found it interesting, nothing in Altiverse is as cruel as Ilgis Nolcher. Secretly, he hope, that the peoples here would have certain power to destroy slavery system in capitals. It'll be very nice if they do. And at that time... Maybe he can die peacefully...

"Want to go grab something to eat?" the freelancer offered, snapping him from his own thought.

"Uh... sure!"

Lyan does not know how exactly money system works anyway. Money is something totally foreign to him, other than "it's used to buy stuffs!", as explained by a certain twintail blondie. Following this person would be wiser, especially because out of his world's influence, he can't use his strength to 100%. Thanks to whatever force behind this, currently he feel he's at least on 50% performance at best, which is like someone cast permanent 'Weak' spell on him.

"Uh, we haven't introduced each other formally yet, right? I'm Lyan. Nice to meet you." he offered a handshake, smiling formally.

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"I guess we haven't. I'm Lucian. Nice to know I'm not the only one hanging on this boat ride," accepting the handshake, Lucian returns the smile.

Still, Lyan looks like he's seen hell with a broken appendage sticking out. Being released from the handshake, Lucian uses his COMMON to see what kinds of tags are on him. It's ironic how the technology from the Euphoria Council is nearly identical to this place. He'll have to ask Milli's friend for any leads to that. The COMMON's Augment Reality mode turns on, showing the tags. Apparently, there's a government tag saying, "Don't be alarmed by the appendages. Lyan has suffered and has no will to fight Logomians. Please assist him in being acclimated to our culture and hope to see a smile on his face.

Well, Lucian is no Logomian, or so what these people seem to call themselves in this city, but he's seems like a decent enough guy. Now, about that food...


"Lemme check for some place to chow down..." Lucian offered and went ahead to switch the AR mode off and accessed the Ethranet.

In the matter of seconds, he had found a restaurant called Charlotte's Kitchen just a few blocks away from his apartment. Seems Terran enough, though that's kinda odd as that's more a French origin of a word. Maybe it was by coincidence, after all, space is a pretty damn big backyard.

"There's a Charlotte's Kitchen over by the apartment complexes. At least mine is nearby if you need a place to crash for tonight. Does that sound alright?"

Lucian awaits for Lyan to decide before Lucian gets onto the tram train.

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"Sounds good? I never eat outside... eh, not literally outside, but yeah, you get my point, right? I never bought anything with money before, I mean. But I sure do understand little principle of barter. So... er, please take care of me...?" he added, a bit sheepishly, while scratching his not itchy head. It felt like he's a farmer boy in circle of princes and princesses...

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"Oh, your world was on a barter system? Well, I'll show you how monetary systems work. You'll be fine," Lucian reassures his newly acquainted...err...friend?...with a light pat on the back.

"Come on, let's get onto the Tram and I'll lead you from there. Hope you can stand some curious glances while we cross roadways."

And with that, Lucian and Lyan get on board and headed towards Charlotte's Kitchen. Lucian really hopes there's some resemblance of Terran food on the menu. Well, the food he had so far was normal enough now that he thought about it more. He also wondered if that little girl, well maybe a teenager, was doing alright too.

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22/3/2130
11:24am

Stranded onto a world they never knew, their time so far has been...intense. After finding themselves in a massive city, the local populace called security to detain them, as their languages didn't mesh well at all. Then, the young teen and his maid both were knocked out and given COMMONs. As they awaken, their mind's eyes were clearer than ever before, with a V.I. tutorial teaching them what was implanted into them. Though with some migraines here and there, their ability to adapt to the local's language grew better and better with each passing day. It would seem the maid was a better learner than her master, giving private lessons when the tutor left for the day.

It was yesterday, they were told of the chance of being released, fit to be integrated into society. Today is that day.

The warden opens the door, walking into the room. He personally hadn't met these two before, but it hasn't stopped him before.

"Greetings, my name is Femori Ricktl, Temporal Warden for the Revilia government. I assume that you can understand me?"

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The younger of the two looks quite frightened, hugging her master tightly, while the boy just silently look at new warden on the eyes. "...I'd like it more if you don't have to integrate this kind of device in me, though..." the boy replied, slightly in annoyed tone. "...But yes, I can understand you."

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"My sincere apologies. We felt it was best for all off-worlders without a COMMON to have one in making the transition easier into our society," Femori explains.

Gesturing to the door, Femori continues.

"Today, I've received word for granting more access to our society. If you would be so kind, I'd like to take you down to our conference room. There, I'd like to introduce someone to you, and if you have any questions, she can certainly answer them."

Walking out of the room first, Femori waits for the two to come out.

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"If you said so..."

The boy lifted the younger girl easily like she's a little doll weighing nothing. Together, they stepped out from the room, following the warden. As they come out, finally the warden could see how abnormal the boy is. Despite his young age, he have much more scars than Lyan, and it's much more severe, too. His aura however, doesn't seem to be intimidating like most warriors. Instead, it felt calm...

"Please, lead the way."

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Going down the corridors, it was a matter of minutes before they finally arrived to the conference room, having passed the bridge overlooking the city on one side, and the forested area on the other.

Leading them into the room, a woman in her mid 20s was caught taking a bite out of a donut. Gasping, she uses the napkin to hid the rest of her breakfast and stands up straight out of her chair.

"H-hello!" She manages her greeting as she fixed her sliding glasses. "My name is Erina Tobo. Please have a seat and feel free to the plate of treats."

As everybody seated themselves, Erina continues as she plays with her ash dark blue curls.

"Are there any questions you have so far, or would you like to know what's going on?"

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"Health before decency if it's me, go ahead and eat your meal." Az commented.

He sat on one of the chair, politely refusing the order. Lina shyly let go of her master and stood beside him. "...Are you hungry?" Az asked, caressing her cheek like a little sister. The girl's cheek reddened, embarrassed at her master's casual behavior even in front of other people. "...I think nothing to ask, other than... can I be rude and ask a meal for my fri-"

"Maid. A-and it's not a must, really! I-I can hold it," Lina quickly stammered out.

"No, you shouldn't hold it. Please. I can ask other thing via your... internet, COMMON, is it?"

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"Oh, please, help yourself," Erina encourages Lina to have some of the donuts.

It was a little odd for Az to caress Lina's cheek, like some sappy soap opera. But the warm and endearment was so touching to Erina, she could just watch all day! In her little fantasy bubble, she realized Az was speaking again.

"H-huh? Oh, yes, what would you like to know about the COMMON?" Erina inquired.

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"Nothing actually. I have similar thing at home, I don't think I'll need it." he replied.

Lina shyly took a donut and begin to eat it.

"Quite like those back home? You like the one dipped in caramel, right?" Az asked, clearly amused at the current face the little girl is making. His pink haired maid's face reddened even more, if that's possible and bury her face on his chest. Just like that, the older boy seem paid no mind to the insolent act. If she's his maid, then generally, several royal would punish this girl for her uncommon behavior... But here, Az lovely stroke her head like some very doting big brother to his little sister.

"...Take more." he encouraged, again caressing the girl's cheek.

Less shy, the girl pick another donut.

"...Well, Miss, in contrary, do you have any question?"

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"A-ah, well, I was hoping to learn more about you two. Like where you came from, what your favorite foods are, and what do you think of my glasses?" Erina shot off loaded questions while going for another donut.

Grabbing the juice container, she pours some for herself, but realizes she's forgetting to be a hostess.

"Would either you two care to have some orange juice?"

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The last question totally caught Az off guard. Despite his blank face, his eyes that looking at Lina signals to the girl that her master is in "what the heck am I being questioned again?" situation. The pinkette trying hard to hold her laughter at the muscular boy's bewilderment. Quickly, Lina answered the inquirer's question.

"Uh, we came from a world really far far away... I think. It's called Eschaton now, which is ironic, because our world have passed the same-named event that actually meant to bring destruction. Right now we're in process of restoring our world, and I'm... sort of travelling to bring more cultural exchange to our world... Um... Uh, my Master's favorite food is... roasted beef, orcish style, garnished with several raw salads. M-mine, I'm n-not picky... And about your glasses..." she turned at the last minute to Az, who give her 'You expect me to answer that?" look.

"...I...I'm bad at fashion." the boy blurted out.

Both of them shook their head at the orange juice offer.

"Any more question?"

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Erina snickered to herself seeing the look on their faces when asked about what they thought of her glasses. Nodding, roasted beef is good, though she's never heard of an oricish style. She pours a couple more cups of O.J. and hands them to Az and Lina.

"What happened to your home that you're having to rebuild everything? What kind of cultural exchanges could you impart here too? What do you think of my accent?"

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"Well..." Lina took the orange juice, but Az stopped her.

"Let's say the fight of five races already brought the world to nearing end. After forsaking our Gods that only have thirst for power, we finally able to move forward. But the price of fighting a God made our world and technologies nearly decimated. That's about six years ago. Currently, our capital is in level nearing to yours, but a little bit more advanced, no offense. Cultural exchange, too bad I don't bring much, but... I brought several of our technologies like "Limitless Hungrybox", "Akhasa Disk" and such... I hope you don't do anything to any of it, especially the Limitless Hungrybox, because it could eat you out of anger. You won't die, though."

He crossed his arms in front of his chest.

"...You keep asking the question I have no idea how to answer, huh...?" commented Az.

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"Oh you're no fun, Az," Erina fake pouts as he didn't fall for her random question again. "But, what's an Akhasa Disk?"

Seeing Az cross his arms, Erina put off her antics for another time.

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"A disk of pure crystal, that could contain data of all event of your life for around fifty years... You can say it's like a camera that always active. We have it installed in people's body to ensure in case of someone died, you can replay the memories. Good enough to determine who's the killer if you're killed. Our life expectancy is quite short... about 50 years, no matter what race. No matter what, when you died, Akhasa Disk automatically transferred to your family. However, the disks are not limited to these effect. Basically, it's quite like some bio-implant... you can have little children suddenly able to be a master fighter just by installing the disk." Lina replied. Az on the other hand...

He looks not quite happy about it.

This time he commented about it. "The production cost... very consuming, though. That's why, we yet to finalize this technology other than for recording purpose, and not download. It's a technology aimed to make something with minus could be plus, and certainly, mass producing is not our goal. It'll interfere with nature's way of nurturing us. Probably only installing in case of huge disorder like another Eschaton. I keep telling them other than Akhasa model, other disks are rather... unneeded."

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