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[optimisticmonk]

*Yawn*

[So tired. This tired young woman is slowly opening her eyes and then closing them. She doesn't know where she's at, but she feels she's not getting enough rest and curls into whatever furniture she's currently next to.

She then notices a sound and weakly opens up an eyelid to see]

'…'

'HOLY CRAP WHAT IS THIS? IS THIS THING ON?!'

[She scrambles to try fiddling with her TAB it but it then falls on the floor, and she with it thanks to her weird couch type bed having only just enough space. She then grumbles on the carpet and starts playing with it.]


*OOC: Want to shock her by saying hello? Go right ahead!

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[VIDEO]

[forgeabettertomorrow]

I'm gonna...you know, go ahead and say that 'Yes. Yes, it's on.'

[VIDEO]

[optimisticmonk]

Thanks for reassuring me?

[And she's matching the same tone as he gave her.]

Who's this?

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[forgeabettertomorrow]

Hey, no problem! That's what I'm here for!

[He offers a confident grin.]

The name's Darin Altway, Master Blacksmith, at your service! Pleasure to meet you!

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[optimisticmonk]

[...ok then. She gives off a wave and then brightens up at this new fact he spouts out.]

Oh nice, a blacksmith! What do you specialize in?

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[forgeabettertomorrow]

What do I specialize in? It would take less time for me to tell you what I can't do!

And the answer to that? Is "nothing!"

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[optimisticmonk]

[Oh she likes this! She's laughing.]

Weapons~?

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[forgeabettertomorrow]

You won't find anyone who can make better quality weapons than I can~

And that is an Altway Guarantee~!

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[optimisticmonk]

AWESOME!

[She happily smacks her fist against her palm.]

I love working my fists. Getting upgrades on my gloves would be sweet, especially since I don't know much about this place at all.

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[forgeabettertomorrow]

Oho, so you're a fighter? Interesting! I would t have pegged you as someone who fights with their fists but color me pleasantly surprised!

[He rubs his chin.]

So, you're fresh out of the Ingress, huh? Well, try not to be too alarmed, but you're on a brand new planet. If you've got any questions, I can fill you in as best as I can.

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[optimisticmonk]

Oh really? What did you peg me as originally?

And a new planet?

[Pause]

What happened to my old one?

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[forgeabettertomorrow]

Well, to be honest? I can't peg you from just a video feed. I'd have to meet you in person. Get a sense of the way your body moves, the weight behind your steps. Usually, I can get a solid feel for what suits people by just having them walk into my forge and I do a quick walk around them. You'd be surprised just how much your natural body language can tell about what type of weapons and equipment would be suitable for you.

[Quickly, Darin throws his hands up in a placating gesture.]

Oh! Relax! I'm sure it's fine! Nothing bad happens...I think. You just get pulled here for...reasons.

Reasons that no one's tried to explain yet...

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[optimisticmonk]

...

[...]

That's messed up. Looks like I gotta investigate this place more.

[She then laughs]

I wouldn't be surprised if my old planet DID died off. Some of it didn't look so swell compared to this place. And if it DID... [She's now wondering if her friends made it out like her.]

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[forgeabettertomorrow]

Hey hey hey...

No talking like that. I'm sure your world is just fine!

And while I agree with investigating, don't get too hung up on why you were brought here in the first place. Think of it like...an interstellar vacation!

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[optimisticmonk]

Hehe

Is that why you're so chipper?

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[forgeabettertomorrow]

Partly!

But be honest! Wouldn't you rather be greeted by a friendly face than one that seemed miserable?

Things might be tough, but they're not all bad. Theres plenty of danger here, but there's also plenty of excitement! New things to experience! New people to meet and adventures to have!

So, I guess I don't see any reason to be glum. We'll all find our ways home eventually! Let's make the best of our time now!

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[optimisticmonk]

Then I appreciate that, I really do. The last thing I need is to feel depressed. I need to keep my head up so I can explore this place, that way I can know what I'm dealing with.

[Grin]

Soooo~ you up for an adventure?

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[forgeabettertomorrow]

What do you think? I live for exploring and learning about the unknown!

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[optimisticmonk]

Great! Just what I wanted to hear.

It won't be that adventurous though. I basically want a tour buddy to come along with me while I explore, but I'll be up for anything else if you think of something.

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[forgeabettertomorrow]

Hey, I can do tour buddy, no sweat. I can even tell you about all the worlds I've managed to explore so far!

That said...I do have one question for you.

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[optimisticmonk]

What?

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[forgeabettertomorrow]

[Darin rests his chin in the palm of his hand and grins at the TAB]

You got a name to go with all of that adventuring enthusiasm~?

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[optimisticmonk]

!!

[Oh yeahhh, that's right. She didn't give a name yet.

Oops!]

Sorry Darin!

My name is Tifa Lockhart. I'm...well used to be, a brawling bartender over in my world. I used to fight a lot against evil forces but nowadays I tend to take care of my bar and others that live with me. [Hopefully that's better?]

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[forgeabettertomorrow]

Whoa whoa whoa!! Back up!!

"Brawling bartender??"

I don't think I've ever heard two of my favorite words used in tandem like that!

Do you plan on opening a bar here?!

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[optimisticmonk]

Hahaha!

Yep, that's me! Pretty perfect since I don't have to rely on guards to throw others out. I can just do that on my own.

Hmmm maybe? I think I only will if the public really wants it. I can't just open a bar for just two people.

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[forgeabettertomorrow]

A drink and a show?

Well, if that's the case, if you do decide to open a bar, you can count on me being a regular for sure.