Yumi sat upon a bench in the streets of her, her right leg folded over her left knee, sitting pretty like a young lady. Hanging from the right side of her mouth was a lollipop, strawberry flavoured. Her left hand was placed upon her knees, while her right was resting upon the head of her familiar Venom who sat beside her on the bench. Her nails were gently scratching the top of Venom's head, massaging the skull scalp. Venom was sitting there enjoying it while sipping from a soda cup. The cup was twice his own size with a long straw leading under the mask to his mouth. Dark liquid flowed through the clear straw to the familiar who was happily sipping it on this cold winters day.

Even though it was winter and there was a cool breeze, Yumi did not appear bothered even with her somewhat skimpy clothing. Why was she not cold? She was using magic to regulate her body temperature, letting it flow through her veins beneath her skin to keep her warm. If one was to pay close attention they would see the low hum of a faint black aura surrounding her body, but to normal human eyes, this was not visible.

One could ask why the gothic lolita was out on such a cold day and they may or may not receive an answer from her as she sat there sucking her lolly. She simply sat there in silence, her crimson hues watching the crowds as they walked by, studying the citizens. Her eyes were sharp and reflected a deep age that should not have been present in someone who appeared only thirteen maybe fourteen years of age. Beneath it all she was simply bored and had come out to watch the crowds to see if anything amusing would happen. The only form of entertainment had been when some bald headed man had fallen over crashing into a woman and landed face first in her chest, he had received a powerful slap for that. The event had amused Yumi slightly but not to the level she desired.

WC: 354

Alice was still doing whatever she needed to do. Work out how to leave and when and possibly: how. She didn't want to go alone. She was a bit afraid of the consequences. Normally she would always take the easy way out, this explained why she was still sitting inside the Guild hall reading her book: Women who run with wolves as she had to do something. She had got a lot of money, didn't use a lot of money so she still had a lot and well it was time to leave Oak. But again: easy way out. Everyone was here at least most of the Phantom Lord people. And well the only one waiting for her on the other side to call it bluntly was Selena. But it wasn't like Selena was looking for her or anything.

She shut her book again, even though it was interesting, it was quite a difficult read and she didn't want to kill her brain off by reading too much. She sighed as she looked around, most people were simply sitting here doing nothing and even though that sound very interesting, it would bore Alice too much. At least she was still reading but maybe because of that she still didn't know many members of the guild. She didn't plan on introducing herself either. So instead she stood up, put the small book into her little blue bag and headed outside. If she was about to complain to others for not doing jobs, than she would do one herself.

Instead of looking at the Phantom Lord quest board, she went to the one in town. It might have more mundane jobs and that's what she really ought to do right now. She mingled with the crowd, took steps right and left to not bump into them and simply continued walking. She was tired of this, of her not knowing what she should do. She should sit down and make decissions but the last time she did that, she only got more and more confused.

Alice was hard to miss in a crowd that was all dressed in dark colours because of the winter. Dark blue, brown, black or grey coats and boots. She herself was dressed in a dress, it was black with white edges, she was wearing tights and high knee brown boots but that wasn't it, the colour of her hair that was it. The bright orange hair was tied in a high ponytail on the back of her head and swayed from left to right everytime she dodged someone in the crowd. It couldn't be missed, people looked at her to see what the colour was, but she didn't notice.

She headed to the board and looked at the random quests that hang there. There was a message from Doctor Stephan Mabuz. She tore it of the board before she realized that she didn't want to see the dear doctor anymore. However it didn't involve the white claudia, it was a delivery. That should be easily done.

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Yumi continued sucking on her lollipop before biting down and breaking the treat in her mouth into pieces. She chewed on the bits before swallowing. Once she was done she would pull another out of her right pocket, this one lime flavour. She removed the plastic and placed it back in her mouth gently sucking on it. Her familiar was still sipping away on his soft drink, happily enjoying the flavour. Yumi ignored her companion, but still went about patting him atop his head as she surveyed the crowds.

Yumi gaze pierced through the crowds as she spotted familiar orange hair amongst the citizens of Oak. It had been a few days since she had seen that particular individual and she was slightly praying to her Lord Malum that it was the woman she knew. The Gothic Lolita wanted to relieve her boredom and the Phantom Lord Mage who Yumi had become acquaintances with, and she felt that Alice would be able to help her do so.

Yumi rose from her chair making her way towards the crowd. As she moved towards the crowd, her familiar Duskull followed after trailing behind to keep up with her. Yumi headed over spotting Alice making her way to the quest board to retrieve a quest no doubt. The gothic lolita had grown bored so if she were able to accompany, Alice on her quest it would relieve her of her boredom no doubt.

Yumi would approach Alive from behind and gently clear her throat in order to draw in Alice's attention. "Taking upon another quest?"

WC: 264
TWC: 618 | 900

It was okay weather as she had anticipated on but that also meant a lot of people on the street. Which she had simply forgotten but she continued to the board and let her eyes scan the papers. She took one and made the decision that it was already too late to put it back on the board. That's when she heard a familiar voice and turned her gaze to look beside her and see Yu and Venom. She smiled and held up the paper a bit for Yu to see, "Money is always welcome." Though she had more reasons than just one to make that statement.

What did she knew about Yu? Not much, she wasn't thirteen or fourteen even though she looked like that. Alice had no idea the official age of Yu but it was probably a lot older than her. That didn't change the respect Alice already felt for the then still little girl. Before Alice found out Yu was older than her looks, she had felt the potential magic energy and that made her respect her already. Maybe now, she did respect the woman a lot more too. She might even be a bit jealous for she was a low rank, good for nothing mage at this point. She needed to train, but she didn't know how or when and with who maybe. Her weapon arsenal was too small for that either. Maybe she should change that first.

"It's good to see you Yu. Would you join me? It's very easy, it's simply a package delivery. Very boring." It wasn't like she wanted to push Yu away for coming along, she actually wanted to point out that company such as Yu and Venom was welcome, for it was easy and thus boring. Only walking, handing out the package and be done. Maybe she also wanted a bit comfort when she was going to face the doctor again but even her own mind wasn't entirely sure about that.

If Yu would answer positive, Alice would walk together with her to Doctor Stephan Mabuz his shop to get the package and the instruction details, for this quest was a bit global. That didn't take to long and Alice put the potion parcel in her bag before she would head out of the shop and walk to the Castle.

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Yumi blinked softly; her long black eyelashes cut through the air as she looked up at the taller younger woman. Yumi tilted her head to the right, appearing to think over the idea of joining Alice on her quest. Apparently, it was a simple job to pick up a package then deliver it to someone. All she had to do was accompany Alice and she could be paid for it. It would also relieve her of her boredom. Yumi returned her head to a straight angle, "I would be happy to accompany you. I was bored, looking for something to do." Commented the gothic lolita as she placed her hands behind her back and began to follow after Alice. Yumi wouldn't say a word and when they arrived at the magic shop of Stephan Mabuz she would not say a word to him, she barely even looked at him, simply nodded.

Yumi would then walk out, waiting for Alice to walk back out after sticking the parcel in her bag before heading in the direction of the Phantasm Castle. It seemed they were delivering to one of the phantasm family members. Now that they were walking along, the streets were free not a citizen in sight, they had all since long left having finished up with their business. As they walked Yumi opted to speak up, "Since we last parted how have you been?"

WC: 235
TWC: 853 | 900

Yu decided to join Alice, which was nice for the job was nothing interesting. This made it a little bit more interesting. She sighed as she wasn't really happy with doctor Stephan Mabuz but things needed to happen. Yu didn't even say anything to him, which was an interesting concept.

They were on their way to the castle of the Phantasm family or something. She actually had never really been there before until the moment that she joined Yu in pretending to be maisons to hear out the gossip. It was interesting, better than a simple delivery. Yu asked how she was doing since the last time they saw each other, "Well it goes alright." she had actually considered not telling Yu but since they were alone, if you included Venom too, it wasn't a problem. "I actually think about leaving the Guild. Phantom Lord is not of my taste. I rather have my freedom." She shrugged as if it was nothing, it wasn't that important, especially because Phantom Lord wasn't like a hidden guild or so. She had to be more aware of herself.

"How are you doing?" she returned the question, not only to be polite but she was truly interested in Yu, even though she knew the woman wouldn't tell her much. They walked up the hill to the castle and she told the guards about the package for Servas Phantasm. After they checked the package they were allowed to go in, but barely got any directions, it was looking for the right office. Which was annoying. After a few good moments of walking and not finding, someone found them. Asking what they were doing here. With one glanze at Yu, Alice turned to the guy that had the request for when they were pretending to be maisons, so she explained. He grabbed the package from her and muttered something, apparently a bit surprised by the delivery. However even though the rude gesture, he handed both Yu and herself the jewels that were mentioned by the doctor.

She didn't say much and left the castle with Yu and walked back to Oak itself, "We could maybe look for another job together?" she suggested as she would head to the request board.

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Exit.

Yumi trailed behind Alice as they walked up the hill to the Phantasm castle, listening to Alice as she spoke about leaving her guild. Yumi did not add her two cents to the conversation as she had no thoughts about the situation. Yumi herself would never consider leaving her guild, but then again she had been a part of Grimoire Heart for over twenty years now and had been happy with her guild. The dark guild had its restrictions but she was not to bothered by it as she was allowed to go about her business as normal without a worry about anyone interfering.

As they continued walking Alice would then question Yumi about how she had been. "Bored. Looking for something to do. My guild has been inactive, so while I await orders I have been participating in the worship of my God." Spoke the gothic lolita in a soft tone as she reached the top of the hill and entered the castle with Alice.

Yumi would follow after Alice meeting up with the person who the parcel was to be delivered to. The man appeared uncaring of the two and disrespectful allowing a dark gaze to appear in the demon's eyes but she shook it away forgiving him this time, after all he had paid her. By then Alice had asked if Yumi wished to join in on another quest, "I am not doing anything, very well." said Yumi as she followed after Alice to the suggestion board.

WC: 251
TWC: 1104 | 900

EXIT