InnocentSerenity

Christmas Music

Karik tried to stifle his laughter, looking away for a bit as the Archer told his story. “Well, at least ya learned from yer mistake, mate.” Calming his laughter, Karik answered Idei’s question. “Well yeah.” Karik pointed his gaze in the direction he assumed to be northwest. Sadly, it turned out to be southeast. “Aye’ve got some people waiting for me back in Versidia.” Karik looked at the axe to his side, raising it up to his waist. He toyed around with the flat, circular decoration at the base of the blade. “This be called a blade, aye?” Looking at it only made him want to get this battle over with quick. “But Aye’ll be gettin’ back there soon.” Karik swung his axe over his shoulder. “I trust our little crew. I’ll be getting home to see the people back home.” Karik spun himself around, facing the river to the south.

Karik reached towards Kite, careful to not disturb the creature as he put his hand through the horse’s mane. “Calm down there... horsie.” The Pirate tried to remember the horse’s name, simply just hoping Idei wouldn’t catch him. “Aye bet ya I can can carry ya across the river, ya majestic little landlubber.” Karik covered his mouth with his left hand as he let out a giggle. “Would ya like that?” "In my tribe, all boys are taught to fire an arrow from the time they can ride." Karik straightened himself out, his torso leaned forward slightly as he spoke. “Well, no wonder ye’re such a good shot. Ye just point at an enemy and they're down quickly. Ya got some pretty amazin’ accuracy.” Karik tried not to bring up the little miss. Happens to him more than any of the others. "Darn axes have to be heavier than yer fancy thin poles.” "Aye bet you got a story with learning that bow. Anythin'?”

“Nice job, maties!” Karik ran past Idei and Darius, heading towards the river to the south. Taking a position past the trees, Karik waved back to his allies. “C’mon, we gotta cross the river soon!” Karik took a glance to see Idei’s horse. The river nearby came to mind, and while it wasn't very wide, it would still cause trouble for the horse rider. “Hey, Idei.” Karik looked towards the man atop the horse. “Is yer horse gonna be okay getting past the river?” Move to K6 and hold!

Man, can you not be so troublesome once in your life? Luka tried not to glare in Hoshiko’s direction, only sneaking glances at some of the wounds upon her. Something short. Shouldn’t cause too much strife. Luka quickly removed his scarf, trying to hide his tone of deviousness. “Oh, Hoshiko, I think your leg is bleeding a bit!” Luka put on a bright smile, holding his scarf in his hand. “Here, let me help you!” Luka crouched down, making sure to tightly wrap the fabric around the Archer’s leg. Stepping away quickly, hoping that the girl wouldn’t realize the lack of red stains on the scarf. “There we go! Just keep that on for a bit.” You've got enough balance not to trip. Turning to his side, Luka tried to catch Mayanna’s attention. “C’mon, just a little more!” Move to G15 and dance for Hoshiko and Mayanna

Yo, Pocky, friend. I gots a nice picture I was hopin' you could hat.

"Ye okay there, Darius?" Karik rushed in, reaching for his axe. "Don't worry, Aye gotcha, matie." Karik focused his eyes, aiming to strike at the Archer should be needed. Move to F6 and strike the Archer with an Iron Axe, if needed

"Madante!" Karik called out to get the commander's attention. "Take position near the Myrmidon in the trees just south of 'ere. Our crew could use our cap'n nearby."

"Aye thought we'd be done with bandits!" Karik quickly grabbed onto his Hatchet, dashing toward the nearest Bandit. "Ah well, Aye can send ye out of 'ere just as well." Taking position nearby, Karik looked over his shoulder to see Cadence. Sending a wave and a wink in her direction, Karik felt a sense of strength go through him. Staring straight towards the enemy, Karik felt his shot would be just a little bit more accurate. Move to D3 and strike with a Hatchet backed by the power of friendship!

"My dance feels even greater than ever!" Even if everything else is just being unlucky... Dance rank up! But I'm switching it to Crush Blades upon promotion

Karen & Alison Reacting to the fires launched straight towards xem, Karen frantically brought to mind one of xyr most common summons. Not stopping for theatrics, a sigil appeared before xem as a human began to appear, near exact in appearance to Karen, beside their violet shade to their hair. They weren’t summoned for long, as the person was enveloped in flames. “Sorry, Renka.” The person made no unnecessary movement as they disappeared back into their sigil. While still not lacking of stamina, Karen expected nothing could come from continuing to fight. Even if they could succeed in driving Li out, everything they had here has already been reduced to nothing. Staying here would only give them an early grave. “Alison, pick me up and carry me out. We're getting out of here!” Karen gave no time as xe already began to focus. It only took a few moments to focus xyr mind, losing conscious control of xyr body. A snore escaped xyr lips as REMquiem activated. Alison caught Karen before xe fell, as a sigil began to appear before him. Unlike xyr usual golden-colored sigils, this one took on a violet tint to its symbols. Cubic rocks, a violent shade to them as well, covered in green moss began to appear and bind themselves, forming the rough image of a human. The rocks began to move as one, forming a golem near twice as tall as Alison. Not needing the commands of Alison, the golem began to move toward Li. A hopeless endeavor, but they could only hope it would help. Karen’s voice resounded in Alison’s mind. “The golem will only distract her so long, if at all. Get out while you still can!” “Everyone!” Alison began running towards the tunnel, trying to get the attention of the others still around. “The golem can only do so much. If you want to run, now’s your chance!” Alison stayed close to the tunnel entrance, keeping watch for the others.

The Pirate helped himself to an apple from the table the man sat by. Karik seated himself on one of the couches in the room, leaning his axe beside his legs as he sat with straight posture. “Certainly a nice place ye got here, Samuel.” Karik was about to bite into the apple until he heard Samuel’s words. “Irvetos‘?!” Karik got up from his seat, looking through his mental map of Veritias. “That’s on the other corner of Veritias!” Karik fidgeted once again, worry coming back to him as he thought about how much farther they were. Karik nervously bit into his apple, trying to focus on the fruit in his mouth rather than his current situation.

Karen & Alison “Master Marcus, careful!” Alison ran to Karen’s side, focusing his eyes on the Coerator. Eyes closed, sigils began to emerge from Alison’s arm as a wooden rounded shield decorated with silver-colored bindings appeared. “You go along with the rest of the students. I’ll help out the students here.” “Aw, why do you have to be so boring?” “Is that a no to going with the rest?” “Pretty much.” “Well, can’t blame me for trying.” Karen jumped backwards, reaching into her left sleeve. A pointless gesture considering all xe did was cast a sigil around xyr hand, summoning a sizeable book and swinging out xyr arm fast enough to make one believe the book somehow emerged from the sleeve. “I’ll stay behind everyone. Got more than enough meatshields if I need.” “So, you’re Li, huh?” Karen yelled towards the Coerator. “Not exactly the human form I was expecting from a big scary dragon.” Karen had an arrogant smile as xe put xyr focus into finding an entry xe needed.

"'Three days'?" Karik shook his head, trying to think of where they could be taken in that amount of time. "With the ocean currents around Veritias, we could be anywhere. And even farther and farther from home." Try as he might, Karik still couldn't shake the feeling of wanting to go back to Veritias out of his head. As selfish as it was, Karik tried to speed things up, ever the impatient child. "C'mon, we'd best get moving, don't ye think? We be burning daylight."

Dang it, Terrin, stop missing! Shaking his head, Luka dashed off, calling Ecquis and Terrin's attention to him. "Once again, everyone!" Move to E16 and dance Terrin and Ecquis

Karik fidgeted in place, realizing where he was. Where he was? Nowhere near Versidia. While he had missed the land, Karik had never seen a place like this in all his life. Anything could be hiding behind those trees. What if it was a bear? His mother always told him not to venture into forests alone. What if a bear came up and attacked him?! “No, Aye shouldn’t think that way.” Karik lightly slapped his cheek, trying not to overthink. “Versidia can’t be that far away. We’ll be back there in no time.” Calming his emotions, Karik gave a listen to Madante. “There shouldn’t be too much to worry about.” Karik came up, raising his hand to call attention. “If it wasn’t too long, we’d probably end up not too far from where the ship was.” Karik closed his eyes, trying to think about where they could be. “If it wasn’t too long since the shipwreck, we shouldn’t be too far. If you were going directly from Versidia to Kabumu, you should end up within the area. From there, you’d end up on Versidia, Kabumu, or northern Arcadia. Given the lack of any notable desert areas, it’s not likely that we’d end up at Arcadia, unless we ended up on the west side of the island, which means we’d be able to find the capital nearby.” “Does anyone happen to know how long we might’ve been out?” Karik glanced towards all of his allies, hoping to see if anyone had any idea.

"Well, guess me land legs aren't as bad they could be."