Even if Masami had started to live in Kurisa's suite, his habit of waking up in the morning to venture around town did not fade. He had people to greet in the theater as one of the founders, after all. While he was outside, he did not remember whether he caught Kurisa awake or still asleep, although it didn't truly matter to him as to even purchase sweet daifuku in the marketplace while he was still at it. He would be at home before noon, still early enough to make lunch. Holding a box using both of his hands, Masami walked back home to see a mailman halted right in front of the suite's door. Masami didn't hesitate in giving the man a tap on the shoulder, saying, "Yes, sir?" in Joyan. The mailman was about to insert two letters in a mailbox, but he had ended up giving this to Masami instead before leaving. Masami had only looked at the envelope, entering the suite once more and closing the door with a foot. "I'm home," he shouted, whether or not Kurisa was awake or not, "we received two letters, one for me and you. It must be from the same client." 202/2125 「-15% WC reduction via Guild Perk.」 北正美 |
Underground Associates II [QUEST; KURISA]
Sun 02 Aug 2020, 22:17
Sun 02 Aug 2020, 22:36
Her eyes watched the door as she saw Masami finally come in with two letters. Quickly, she stood up and smiled. "Morning!~ Welcome home." She smiled and walked up to him. Her eyes looked at the two letters and slipped one up towards her to look at it. "Let's see." she softly spoke and opened it up. Her eyes read every word, scanned it fast though. It seemed that people needed their help and it came with rather interesting get-up. "It wants us to win some tournament for them. They had to bet their business up to keep their info safe, but can't win it themselves. Too old?" She guessed and looked at him confused.
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Sun 02 Aug 2020, 23:27
He tilted his head in confusion, "A tournament?" They were beating bad guys for quite some time now, then reporting enemy schemes... and now a tournament? What kind? It felt unexpected and out of place; Masami reached for a daifuku then started chewing on it without his awareness. "What tournament?" now, Masami was simply letting Kurisa read the letters alone. No way he'd read those Fiorian letters in such a slow motion, but if the tournament consists of reading and writing in Fiorian (even in Hosenka City, it is possible), then Masami might have to back out. When he heard the word 'tournament' he had already imagined some sort of gladiator-type of fighting: forcing people or slaves to fight to the death–kind of tournaments, because apparently they gained a lot of Jewels for that. Hopefully, it wouldn't work the same as the request given to both Kurisa and Masami from the client. 'Ack, I'm too young for these kinds of things.' Masami thought, silently chewing away the sweet snack he bought from the marketplace a while ago. He didn't think he'd be getting into those sorts of business stuff, he only wanted to perform on stage for a lifetime. Things really had to escalate, don't they? 408/2125 「-15% WC reduction via Guild Perk.」 北正美 |
Mon 03 Aug 2020, 01:51
Her eyes gazed away and remembered about her melee one, but this was an 'all-out' fight. She looked back at him who looked like he wasn't really sure about this one. "Do you want to or tell them no? We can look for other missions if you want." She offered. Kurisa let her fingers go through her hair like a comb. Her eyes tiredly looked at Masami who had a morning stroll. She could not remember the last time she did that. She always slept passed morning and woke up at lunchtime. Mornings were not her thing at all. It was a true fact.
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Tue 04 Aug 2020, 02:14
Business-wise, Masami could use that money if it was sent to the theater instead. After all, Masami and Kurisa would be the ones winning, not the client or whoever requested the two of them. Thus, Masami came to a short thought then finally decided to speak, "We can accept, however..." he started to lightly tap his lower lip with an index finger, "oh well, they mentioned 'thug boss' anyway. Would be nice to kick some thug butt." He exaggeratedly shrugged afterwards, then sternly looked at Kurisa for the final decision. He was his mother now, although Masami wouldn't force him to analyze why exactly she was 'finally' related to him, he knew that he had to listen to someone older. Apparently, Masami wasn't the type to go hunting for rogues. It was all his guild master to blame, someone whose intentions were still quite unknown to Masami. Fortunately, the boy still remembered his Master Tanaka's face and voice, accompanied by actions and experiences when they were still stuck in Myras City. Oh well, he was in Hosenka now, something that embodies his hometown's traditions, cultures and architectures. Why did he decided to leave Joya in the first place again, anyway? 608/2125 「-15% WC reduction via Guild Perk.」 北正美 |
Tue 04 Aug 2020, 03:26
Her fame has been getting more heard and so has Masami's. Her eyes cornered to look at him and then the door opened. Slowly, she walked out of the hotel area and looked at the map they were given. It was supposed to be a little more towards the Crimson area than anything. All the exciting stuff was there, besides maybe art. The theater there was cheap and it sucked. She gazed at what was a dome building in the middle of the Crimson area. She walked in to find the woman waiting, fanning herself with one of those Chinese fans. Her hair was up all fancy and wore a kimono that gave off her hourglass figure. Her eyes gazed up and down at Kurisa and smiled. "After you're done here. I have a gift for you." She added and nodded for them to go ahead.
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Tue 04 Aug 2020, 03:43
Unsure of what exactly would happen, Masami followed Kurisa until they reach their destination, in which made Masami hesitate the travel when he was starting to realize that they were going to the deeper parts of Hosenka City. He was with an adult, which means that it is fine, right? If there are anyone who would be asking why an underage is in that location, it would be Kurisa's responsibility to cover it up as a parental guardian. Masami had stopped doubting when he heard the word 'gift', in which made him raise a brow and uncontrollably question. "Gift?" he repeated for confirmation, hopefully whatever 'gift' it was, would have been useful. Masami didn't expect a reply, however, merely repeating the word to taunt, expressing Masami's doubts and eager ears. He followed Kurisa into the location they were told to enter, soon hearing muffled cheering from a large room, perhaps a large Colosseum-like space that they set up for whatever tournament this is. Would they be acting, showing off? Or one of those tactics wherein you please the judge then kill them upon their sleep? Masami hadn't completely dressed up for this event, too, but it seemed hysterically fancy, however. 808/2125 「-15% WC reduction via Guild Perk.」 北正美 |
Tue 04 Aug 2020, 04:34
It was hurting a lot. No one knew, but the pain was her eye color glitching from her Undine magic. Her magic that came from otherworldly beings. This all felt all as she felt rather dizzy, but she must fight. Her eyes looked at Masami while her lips smiled. "I hope you're ready to kick some butt.~" She teased as a man came into their room to tell them it was their turn.
Kurisa and Masami went out and towards the stadium where thousands of people watched behind a protective screen. The area was dirt when it came to the floor while the 'bosses' were sitting in their seats in the open area all together. Her eyes spotted the client who looked at them with determination. What was there to worry?
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Tue 04 Aug 2020, 04:53
'Oh man, oh man,' Masami thought, seeing an imaginary vision of him shaking and quivering in anxiety, 'I am really going to kick butt, aren't I?' despite this thought, Masami looked perfectly calm outside—he chuckled at Kurisa's tease and bowed his head a little in agreement. Although they were still in Hosenka, it seems that Crimson Quarter has been investing in things that would eventually make them richer. Talk about creativity. Although Masami didn't logically think that Kurisa was feeling tension and stinging sensations, Masami felt that something wasn't right. Could it be that he has been anxious this whole time? Or was his tension finally being released through his body? He leaned closer to Kurisa, tip-toeing a little in order to send her a message through a whisper. "Are we supposed to kill the target or...?" he uttered, using a hand to keep things in private. People may suspect, but that's okay—both Kurisa and Masami looked classy enough to fit in this event, even if it wasn't properly explained to them. Looks like things were starting to give out more of an 'Underground Associate' feel compared to the previous requests, because Masami was honestly starting to get pumped up. 1010/2125 「-15% WC reduction via Guild Perk.」 北正美 |
Tue 04 Aug 2020, 15:17
"Oh look, hon. That boy could be ours.~" they teased. "Yea bu-" the male was about to make some remark, but Kurisa let no time be wasted. Swiftly, she shot towards him and glared. "Don't you dare talk rude to my son, bitch." She glared as her eyes glitched red. Her heart was beating fast as her aura was showing. Kuri's voice was darker, womanly with her breathy accent. No one will talk bad about her son or anyone she loved and cared about.
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- Spells:
Name: Cosmic Star
Rank: A
Mana Cost: 200
Requirements: Undine Magic
Type: Offensive
Element: Water/Light
Range: 20 Meters
Cooldown: 4 Posts
Duration: Instant
Effect: Fingerbanging towards the target, as it'll creates a circle that'll shoot out a 2x2 meter shining star-like light with water swirls towards the target. Once they're hit they'll receive S rank damage.
Tue 04 Aug 2020, 15:53
Blood, huh? When was the last time Masami actually encountered blood? The energy that the referee exhausted didn't seem to take effect on Masami, making him slightly scared of the sudden switch of events compared to a battle will. For a mostly Joyan city, people wouldn't expect these types of games or shows to be presented in this city at all. He didn't even react when the female fighter taunted Masami, nor did he react when Kurisa suddenly shot towards the male fighter. All Masami was sure of was that he needed to guard Kurisa, both his mother and accomplice, in this mission. It didn't take Masami much time as to hover two fingers from his neck down to his palms, then tapping the wrist thrice. He raised the same fingers towards Kurisa and immediately, red strings came off of him, stinging Kurisa with a completely different intention. Masami could see a familiar mark over Kurisa's nape, assuring him that the spell worked. He had no worries about what might happen next, whatsoever, apparently feeling more confident now that he was standing inside a stadium with crowds howling from every direction. Masami and Kurisa were definitely going to need more than six senses to predict where their opponents would be running at, but it didn't seem like the setting was processed through some bias, either. Masami was too focused on accomplishing the task, it was the reason why he was here, anyway. Knowing that he was finally in authority to care for Kurisa's emotions, he assured her: "I will guard your back, please do not worry about me." 1278/2125 「-15% WC reduction via Guild Perk.」
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Tue 04 Aug 2020, 23:09
Kurisa was like a beautiful flower that was wilting ever-so-slowly. A random shot went through the woman's head as she stood there thinking for those few seconds. The bosses were tired of waiting and it seemed the couple died together - Romeo and Juliet. The referee took their bodies to some unknown door as they came back. He waved his hand towards the door that soon opened again, "HERE'S THE BROS!" he yelled out. A buffed up man who was human and the other was like a demi-human. He had a tail of an ox and horns. "Mmm, look at that hot stuff. MM, can't wait." He tightened his hands into fists while the human looked at her coldly. Swiftly, the ox man charged towards Kurisa and the human went for Masami as he teleported from behind as a dash through them.
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Wed 05 Aug 2020, 02:56
It seems as if it was already over... at least, the first round was. When the female fighter started to kneel down to cry for her partner, Masami didn't feel a single remorse, not even slight. He didn't expect their ego to be as fragile as this, knowing that those two were acting cocky at the start of the match, but eventually both of them became unconscious and got their bodies pulled away to get replacements. This time, both of them were men, whose appearances didn't interest Masami at least one bit. One of them cat-called Kurisa, right after acting cocky, just like the previous duo. Realizing how pathetic this was, Masami sighed, right before getting an elbow thrust right at the middle back. For some odd reason, it didn't quite hurt as much. His vision blurred a little over there, but that was just it; he can no longer afford focusing on Kurisa. Masami's front-side of the body met the ground, dust seeping off of it from the fall. Not exactly sure who was Masami fighting with, but they were generous enough to give Masami enough time to stand up, only to receive the same attack again. The boy didn't expect that he'd be in a close-combat like this, but he also didn't want to look as pathetic as the previous fighters, not that he was already looking pathetic now, anyway. He rolled to the side, just so he can face the enemy. Even if he was as sturdy as he is now, he wouldn't be able to hide the fact that those two attacks, indeed, kind of hurt. This round should be easy... as they say, love the pain you can't avoid; what is it exactly that Masami can't avoid? He smirked, and immediately after the enemy (whether it was the demi-human or the buff man) dashed right behind him with another thrust, but apparently it seems that he attacked himself...? When Masami turned around, the buff man was laying on the ground, immobile. Looks like you can't be all strength without sturdy. Masami's eyes glinted while he searched for Kurisa, a hand trying to support his waist. "Mother..." he muttered out instead of calling loudly, his vision still blurring out and his hearing becoming extra sensitive. He saw a vision of Kurisa from afar and then dashed in her direction, trying to get a little bit closer. 1678/2125 「-15% WC reduction via Guild Perk.」
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Wed 05 Aug 2020, 16:08
"Now, that would have stung. Too bad." She tilted her head and was behind him. Her palm went out behind his head and blasted him in the neck area. She was tricked as he appeared behind her. What in the? The body that was once he turned into some clay, disappearing. "Heh, looks like I'm not the only one." He smacked his fists together. He smacked the side of her face with the back of his hand. She twirls fell onto the ground as he surprises attacked her. The element of earth was merged with his hand so she can't block it. A sudden call for her made her want to hurry. "I don't have time to play." She spoke coldly and kicked him in the nuts. He fell down, she turned away to walk towards her son. "Masami.~" she spoke softly as both of them on the ground. They were soon dragged away. "BREAK!" The referee spoke which sounded good to her. They both were escorted to the eating arena where there was a buffet of food and tables full of other contestants. "Shall we?" She wondered curiously on how long this was going to be.
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Wed 05 Aug 2020, 22:00
It looks like she was done as well, then there's no more to worry about, right? Masami ended up plumping himself on Kurisa's stomach, embracing her before the referee could make another announcement. The crowd wasn't as energetic than they were a moment ago... could it be that everything was being too fast for them? Sooner or later, they would think that the game is rigged, but there's enough time to think about how to answer those accusations. Kurisa invited him to enter the buffet area, and Masami willingly did. The area was filled by people in different costumes and cosmetics, enough to make Masami and Kurisa fit in. They seemed to have fought in different rooms, too, as the others were still blemished in blood. "Agh, that stench..." complained Masami, turning away. Although there is good-smelling food placed on a huge table, Masami was still able to highlight the rotten blood and decaying flesh. It was the scent of flesh that wasn't burnt yet, and Masami's left hand was flickering flames, wanting to burn the stench out. Old habits die hard, but it was good enough that he held unto Kurisa's arm, sticking closer to her. "We should find a more quieter spot." he declared, leading Kurisa farther away from the crowd. 1891/2125 「-15% WC reduction via Guild Perk.」 北正美 |
Thu 06 Aug 2020, 03:44
She wondered where they will go where there was food and where it will be quiet. Did he know somewhere she did not? The area was getting further away from her, but it did not matter. It made her happy inside and even if in the end of all of this - to the point where all of her expressions turn off she will still feel happy with him around. She will hope he understands in the future when he finds out more about her. There was so much to learn, but for now, she will just follow the leader and this time the leader was him.
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Thu 06 Aug 2020, 04:19
The room was filled, and Masami (as he held unto Kurisa) walked by the sides, where there were less people compared to the middle. Neither Masami nor Kurisa could help but draw attention, especially now that they were less injured (to the point of bearing almost no mark at all) compared to the rest—they were receiving glares and people were murmuring behind their backs. Masami minded this sort of thing, because fighting inside the buffet is to be expected if anyone gets angry at them, thinking that these two rigged the tournament or if they cheated. Masami stopped in front of two doors, slightly opened, then peeked in while tugging Kurisa's shoulder. "The referees..." he whispered, then he tried to listen unto what the referees inside were talking about. Along came the words: "Those two: the mother and the son, seem like good toys for him." from the door, but they were slightly muffled due to the distance between the referees and Masami, but somehow, he was confident that they were talking about Masami and Kurisa. Of course, this was a game after all, and there was no way they could give money out as fairly as they expected. "Looks like we're their toys now too, huh." he whispered to Kurisa, pulling back from the door immediately before one of the referees from inside could spot a hair strand of Masami's blond hair. Once again, he gently grabbed Kurisa back into the crowd, looking for a place to sit in. "Are you hurt, mother?" he asked, his eyes still darting all around in search for a good spot to sit in, "If so, then please allow me to take care of you." then, upon reaching an empty table, people continued to glare at the mother and the son. 2190/2125 「-15% WC reduction via Guild Perk.」 北正美 |
Thu 06 Aug 2020, 19:54
A pain struck into her eye once more, palming against it as Masami and herself walked away from that door. It was giving her a damn headache. People watching them, giving Masami some negative emotion and this damn eye hurting. Her eyes squinted as she then stood up. She heard him asking if she was alright, "Heh, just my... my eye. That's all." she softly spoke. Once they sat at an empty table she saw all of them taking glances at them. This was upsetting her to the point she was about to flood this whole place. 'Let me out.' she heard a voice within her.
Huh?
'Let me free. Let me... take care of them.' a whisper flooded her ears as she gazed at all of them. Her other eye that hasn't been hurting was flashing a brownish-red color as she heard the voice.
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Fri 07 Aug 2020, 02:36
"An eye...?" Masami tilted his head, leaning closer as he tried to grasp a good look on the part Kurisa mentioned. He didn't notice such pain before, as Kurisa seemed to be doing well a while ago. Similarly, Masami experienced the same back in Marigold and Myras City, but it wasn't just the eye – could it be that Kurisa's eye was reacting to the stress? "Ah..." Masami replied in thought, assuming he was getting the hang of it. "Please rest well, I'm sure that a meal or two could ease it." Masami stood up from his chair, his hands touching the table top. He was trying to get a glimpse on the buffet stall, with the intent of picking up food for Kurisa. "Anything you'd like...?" he was still trying to get a good look over the food in the table even from this distance, tip-toeing a little, even. Then, he looked at Kurisa, but still couldn't understand what exactly was going on about her – she held unto her eye with a palm and Masami knew that it was getting serious. Thus, he finally left the table after mentioning: "I'll go grab us some food, I'll be alright." then dashed away, ignoring all of the stares. 2396/2125 「-15% WC reduction via Guild Perk.」 北正美 |
Fri 07 Aug 2020, 03:13
Like..? Maybe some ham salad, a sandwich, something to drink - anything." She asked.
Her right wrist was becoming painful next as it was all her right side hurting. She heard him walk off and her face went into the table. She felt eyes on her, but her body needed food at the moment. That and something to drink. A salad sounded great. The client better be paying for this. She knew saving the woman's business was going to take forever. This will never end soon so this break was great. What will happen next will even be more of a disaster, or maybe something that they needed. It was a good idea so she will bring it up to the bosses after their meals.
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