Mysterious Figure

[gonnabeatchaup]

[It is the middle of the day in the inhabited parts of Sakihama City. The sun is up high, people are walking about, and things are mostly going good.

But for those who are just out in the city for whatever reason, the predicament of a small person wearing an outfit with a hood might catch your attention. She's staring down an empty alleyway and waving her arms about.]

Ugh! That's the 168th alley I've looked at.

I'm gettin' reeeeallly tired of this! Who even sends someone on a quest like this anyways?!

We need to have a serious talk!

[And then she looks like she's talking to no one. It doesn't help that you can't see her face because of that hood. But from the looks of it, she's crazy, so maybe it's better that you don't.]

Comments

[spearpunch]

[Here Hibiki'd just been minding her own business and buying a bunch of rice. BUT!]

You've been looking for so long?!? That's terrible!



If this quest lets you get help I'll totally find whatever you're looking for!

[gonnabeatchaup]

Ooh! A helpful person!

[The hooded figure is actually glad.]

Well you see, I'm looking for one of these portal-things. It's how I got here!

[spearpunch]

You mean like a...

[What was that thing she'd heard other people mention? Especially after everyone saved Team Rhino with their Dobermen machines? Oh, that's right!]

... Crossgate...?

[But weren't those like REALLY big?]

[gonnabeatchaup]

[The person raises a finger.]

Actually, I don't even know what it's called.

But, a lead is better than nothing, right? So...where do I find one of these Crossgates?

[spearpunch]

Well, I hear there's a really, REALLY big one in space really far away...

[Oh hey, sudden realization!]



When I think about it, I think all of them are really hard to get to!

[herodrawing]

Eh? Sorry?

[Izuru wanted to mind his own business, but here's a person saying crazy things, so he has to know what's up.]

A quest?

[gonnabeatchaup]

More like a wild goose chase!

But you know, even geese leave feathers and footprints and stuff...

[She kicks a pebble.]

Uuu...I'm so bored of this! I'm gonna go crazy!

[herodrawing]

Bored?

Umm...

[Izuru's not sure how to approach this situation. Just who is this person?]

What are you looking for?

[gonnabeatchaup]

Some kinda portal that brought me here!

I've got no idea what it's called, either.

[She looks at Izuru from top to bottom.]

You wouldn't happen to know, would you? I mean, you -do- stand out from the crowd.

[herodrawing]

I stand out from the crowd?

[Looks like Izuru is more heroic than he expected!]

But... sorry. I don't know anything about portals.

Maybe you could ask Professor Shirakawa?

[sang_av_helten]

[Skald was about to say something at the sight of this person being strange. Which is somewhat hypocritical since he's a talking walking ball of fluff, muscle and claws. So he can only say one thing, especially since he's in public.]

Meow.

[gonnabeatchaup]

Huh?

[The person pauses and crouches down, wide-eyed.]

Awww, what a cute kitty! There, there~ Are you lost?

[She lifts a hand to gently scratch Skald on the head.]

[sang_av_helten]

[He looks a little annoyed at the insinuation and being the warrior he is feels the need to correct the person despite the pleasant feelings the scratching was giving him.]

I am not lost-... I mean... er.. Meow.

[Great job Skald. You blew your cover. Again.]

[gonnabeatchaup]

[The stranger is now elated.]

...You can talk?! That's even better!

I know! I'll give you a name. Maybe Nyan-ta, or Ga'ul...

Hmm, no, it has to be something more fitting...

[sang_av_helten]

I already have a name befitting of a warrior! I am Skald Skogkattson, of the lineage of the Chariot Bearers of Freya. My forefathers were companions to vikings and scaled mighty stone cliffs and battled bears and were entrusted with the protection of the children of their human companions!

[He puffs up and looks extremely fluffy now.]

... Of course that is what I would say if I actually could talk. This is all in your imagination. Meow.

[Kitty paw wave.]

[a_monetized_mind]

[Not watching where she's going, someone bumps into the small person from behind.]

-Huh? Oh, sorry...

[Jen trails off, noticing how this tiny person is dressed.]

[gonnabeatchaup]

Gah!

[Said person stumbles forward, but manages to prevent a catastrophic face-plant on the floor.]

Hey, watch it!

[a_monetized_mind]

Geez, I already said sorry...

[gonnabeatchaup]

Ehehe...well, honestly, I've just always wanted to say that!

I don't taste floor now. So we're cool.

[a_monetized_mind]

All the lines in the world, and you look forward to that one?

Oh, my name's Jen, by the way.

[cloningblues]

[Asagi looks at the weirdo as he passes by.]

...Who are you talking to?

[gonnabeatchaup]

Oh, you know, the guy who's always there!

Might be different for each person though.

[cloningblues]

I have no idea what you mean. Is this some strange religious thing?

[gonnabeatchaup]

Huh, I've never thought of it that way before.

I guess it is, and isn't!

[cloningblues]

This doesn't exactly answer my question...

What are you looking for anyway?