[Shopping Crisis: C-Rank] [Zaddoch, Sofia, Daiko]

Strength :

771

Speed :

802

Constitution :

256

Endurance :

256

Intelligence :

526

Mana :

10,540

Weapon :

Off-Hand :

Head :

Beast Soul: Suzaku, the Flame-Feathered Phoenix

Body :

Ring :

Modification :

Companion :

Pouch :

WORDS: 250 | Low Key

“Wow, suddenly I feel pretty underdressed…” The brow of the blondish beauty lifting as she sidled up to find a soul in scarlet and silver had seemed to beat her to the target, the discreet combination of jeans and the tactical turtleneck worn by Sofia Serena apparently couldn’t hope to compete with the adornment of her ally, and certainly seemed to make for rather a strong first impression that was for sure. Hell, take a few years and a wedding ring off her finger and she might just be batting her lashes and changing into a short skirt at the sight of such a gallant prospect, mightn’t she?

“Nice to meet you. I’m Sofia, been away for a while, baby stuff?” It seeming that the intervening period of marriage and motherhood had apparently helped to mellow out at least some of the mischievous tendencies of the fair fox or at least temper the temptress inside her, the girl with the green gaze lifted a hand in a casual greeting as she let those emerald eyes wash over such an impressive ensemble and the ruggedness that it seemed to contain, and quietly reminded herself that she was definitely and perhaps a little unfortunately a happily married woman in the face of this.
“Don’t suppose I could persuade you to loan me that sick red coat, could I?” Always a sucker for a redhead but that hardly setting her apart from anyone else, ultimately she was happy to sigh away the prospect of matching types and instead focus on the disparity in their respective wardrobes, and then proceed to make a little joke about how lazily she had prepared herself as well. Though at the end of the day, it wasn’t as if she really needed to impress anyone right now, was it?

Stir Up Some Excitement

"Make every day its own adventure~"

- Sofia Serena

credit to nat of adoxography.

**Daiko Flayme** · Thu Jun 02, 2022 9:39 am

Epithet :

Firebird

Guild :

Blue Pegasus

Jewels :

4,070,000

Rank :

S-Rank

Race :

Human

Experience :

704,250

Reputation :

12,350

Class :

Hunter

Magic :

Strength :

126

Speed :

175

Constitution :

275

Endurance :

189

Intelligence :

250

Mana :

3,150

Weapon Mastery :

Hand - Novice

Weapon :

Mero Gauntlet

Head :

Huntsman Cap

Cape :

Heracles' Nemean Mantle

Modification :

Ino's Jōgan Eye

Companion :

Coda

It had become quite a habit for Coda to fly up ahead of her falconer. She was now located on top of the fancy sign of the Wending Wave, perched and guarding the street like many birds of prey were prone to do in their spare time. She was a fairly big bird girl now, roughly two feet tall and with a mighty wingspan of about 4 feet, all visible to the public as she basked her vermillion feathers and hugged the air around her. What a strange and unique creature…

There was a man clad in silver nearing the shop. He did stand out, for it had been a while since Coda had seen any personnel wearing armor. In this ever-changing world of magic, many alternatives were displayed to protect one’s skin from damage, but it didn’t mean that armors weren’t appreciated from time to time. Hell, technically Daiko wore armor himself… or, well, a piece of armor, that was.

It was when Sofia arrived and engaged in conversation with the silver-clad gentleman that Coda decided to leave her post and bask down, gently hugging her talons around Sofia’s shoulder and making her presence known. Coda was always so happy when the girls of the guild were around, and she immediately began rubbing her face and chin against Sofia’s cheek in a lovely fashion.

“There you are!”

That distant, slightly raspy voice definitely came from the Firebird. Daiko could be seen speeding towards them from far away on the street, clearing the distance between him and the two other Pegasi in small time. His hair, albeit spiky on top, had been allowed to grow longer down his neck, and his blue dress proved quite the versatile choice of wear; it was spacey, allowed mobility, and light at that. It gave him a regal look, too… but anyone who knew the enthusiastic Fire Mage couldn’t see him as the regal type of guy. They knew the wild nature in him, cultivated from a childhood of living in the northern woodseas…

“… Were we supposed to wear armor? Did I show up unprepar- wait, Sofi, you’re missing an armor, too…”

WC: 359

**Zaddoch** · Thu Jun 02, 2022 12:25 pm

Guild :

Blue Pegasus

Jewels :

60,000

Rank :

D-rank

Race :

Human

Experience :

5,500

Reputation :

200

Class :

Spellhowler

Magic :

The Chainlight

Strength :

1

Speed :

1

Constitution :

4

Endurance :

6

Intelligence :

20

Mana :

200

WORDS: 381 | Zaddoch Aveel

Oft one to shake off the prying gaze of man and woman alike, Zaddoch was initially uncomfortable with being stared at for even a second too long. It wasn't something that his demeanour betrayed, however, nor did he let the fact slip with misplaced words. Instead, the mage lifted a hand to scratch his beautifully auburn hair as the twilight of the oncoming sundown glistened its violet and golden hues against the red. He was an exemplary individual- if only he believed himself to be one, even for once. That much was irrelevant to their mission, however, and the words he spoke next reinforced Zaddoch's apparent inexperience toward the fairer half of mankind; "If you are cold, then sure." he would offer with warm words, only unaware how they would be construed. In truth, the Chainlight Mage was nothing if not radiant. But under that radiance hid a grand amount of social ineptitude that he, in his luck and wisdom, hid passably enough.

"My name is Zaddoch. I haven't done much for the guild yet, it- feels like I am breaching some barrier that I'd neglected in the past." the wizard laid claim. Something about Sofia's openness inspired the same reciprocated behaviour from him, and it wasn't an entirely unwelcome outcome of their chemistry. Still, as the two chatted, the Chainlight Mage pointed out; "We should hurry inside once our ally arrives. Being outside the targeted shop is suspicious by all accounts." the next course of action for Zaddoch was, of course, to affix his coat properly as a soft, curling breeze picked up. Finally, dusk began to fall and the light reflecting off his locks traded its place for shade.

Daiko's arrival heralded the squad's need to move, though the armor-clad Chainlight Mage wasn't one to skip introductions even in spite of having just prior mentioned his name. Instead, Zaddoch would indulge Daiko and Coda each with a respectful, sagely bow of the upper body. Then came his mellifluous voice; "Good to meet you- seems I was the overdressed one, do not worry for it much." he would let off a simper as the body rose tall, posture much like an immovable tree trunk. The mage's eyes then turned, once more, to the shop they were supposed to be protecting.

To Amend for the Past

"Our good intentions have always been delayed."

- Zaddoch Aveel

credit to nat of adoxography.

**Sofia** · Sun Jun 05, 2022 12:06 pm

Guild :

Blue Pegasus

Jewels :

5,145,000

Rank :

X-Rank

Race :

Demi-God (Champion)

Experience :

733,000

Reputation :

25,400

Class :

Hunter

Aura :

🛇

Magic :

Strength :

771

Speed :

802

Constitution :

256

Endurance :

256

Intelligence :

526

Mana :

10,540

Weapon :

Off-Hand :

Head :

Beast Soul: Suzaku, the Flame-Feathered Phoenix

Body :

Ring :

Modification :

Companion :

Pouch :

WORDS: 250 | Low Key

“Good thinking, best not to draw attention, hm?” Lifting her hand up with a smile and greeting her old friend the birb boy in a casual and largely silent fashion, Sofia nodded at the suggestion of their new friend to make for the store and stepped off almost immediately because of that, though not without leaning a little on the fact that their fresh face was making himself stand out a little when it came to this trinity. Though in no way she hoped would upset him, of course.

“Teeheeheee, at least you’ve given us a memorable first impression, no?” Grinning and giggling soon after when the admittedly gallant looking figure seemed to seize the moment to address the elephant in the room, miss serena stepped inside the shop with a smile upon her face because of the situation of comedy, and arched her brow as she opted to see a little bit of a glass half full about the ensemble of their rookie.
“I’ll be expecting big things from you now, Zaddoch~!” At the very least appreciating the visage that their newer recruit offered and suspecting that their enemies would be all the more so, it was nice to see him taking the job at hand a little more seriously than she or daiko seemed to be at the moment, and enough to win him a little warmth from her as well. After all, this would probably be a story they could laugh over later on, one way or another, right~?

Stir Up Some Excitement

"Make every day its own adventure~"

- Sofia Serena

credit to nat of adoxography.

**Daiko Flayme** · Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:25 am

Epithet :

Firebird

Guild :

Blue Pegasus

Jewels :

4,070,000

Rank :

S-Rank

Race :

Human

Experience :

704,250

Reputation :

12,350

Class :

Hunter

Magic :

Strength :

126

Speed :

175

Constitution :

275

Endurance :

189

Intelligence :

250

Mana :

3,150

Weapon Mastery :

Hand - Novice

Weapon :

Mero Gauntlet

Head :

Huntsman Cap

Cape :

Heracles' Nemean Mantle

Modification :

Ino's Jōgan Eye

Companion :

Coda

”Oh… well, as long as you got good taste in fashion, then I guess you’re just as much a Blue Pegasus mage as the rest of us,” Daiko replied with a grin. It sounded like he showed up just in time for them to enter the shop, for standing outside for too long would just make people question their motives. Like, three BP mages standing outside of a shop this early was quite suspicious on all accounts, especially if people weren’t that used to hiring guild mages as security of any kind. Wasn’t that a Rune Knights thing?

Ah, forget that. Daiko went into the store along with his guildmates, nodding to Coda that she’d be better off keeping a watchful eye outside. As long as those idiots didn’t hurt her… but Coda was a strong bird. She could handle herself.

… But maybe it’d be difficult to keep Coda outside. Still, it was the smartest choice given the contents of the pet store – all Daiko saw around him were aquariums and terrariums inhabited by all manners of silent creatures. Fancy, spiky fish and amphibians hugged the glass walls of their aquariums upon the mages’ entrance, reminding the Fire Mage of their own, marine companion who’d be a bit too big to enter this store himself…

Pressing his own face onto one of the aquariums, Daiko kept a close eye on some of the curious fish who approached him, while other fish found it rather intimidating that this gargantuan land-dweller was eyeing them down as if he was on the hunt for fresh, virgin sacrifices. “Are those debt-collectors really willing to hurt these guys just for jewels?”

*Chirp! Chirp!*

Coda’s chirping was quickly caught by the Fire Mage’s ears, warning him of suspicious activity outside. “Coda must’ve spotted someone else, already. I, uh, I hope it’s not just a friendly, elder baker on their way to work or something…”

WC: 319

**Zaddoch** · Mon Jun 13, 2022 4:26 am

Guild :

Blue Pegasus

Jewels :

60,000

Rank :

D-rank

Race :

Human

Experience :

5,500

Reputation :

200

Class :

Spellhowler

Magic :

The Chainlight

Strength :

1

Speed :

1

Constitution :

4

Endurance :

6

Intelligence :

20

Mana :

200

WORDS: 287 | Zaddoch Aveel

When entering the quaint Wending Wave, one would wonder of the reasons why such a shop would ever become the target of bandits and their ill ilk. To discover that end and unspool the thread of mystery surrounding the group's bodyguarding job, an ever curious Zaddoch exercised his regal-like level of charm to extract a few words from the shopkeeper; words which ended up further complicating the situation. When the two briefly conversed, around the time that Coda was giving off a signal of its own to its friend, mention was made about a book of relative importance to one of the mages of the city's underbelly- a book with clues to some esoteric water magic named the Leviathan Chronicles, and the shop owner supposedly owned it. That alone made him the target of a man named 'Two-Fingers Trennot', the scoundrel in question.

It only took a few moments for the group to dissect that information before a thudding came from the basement of the establishment. With a slight quake, enough to be felt, Zaddoch would avert his eyes from the old shopkeep and unclasp his hands from his back to hold onto the wall for stability. The Chainlight Mage regathered his bearings and, with an expression which betrayed how serious he was about doing the job right, he spoke; "We need to check that out- and keep an eye out for the one outside. Might be a diversion." Zaddoch would consider aloud, quick-witted enough to prepare his psyche for the troubles at hand. At around the time of the suspicious thudding noise, the shopkeeper crouched and ran up the stairs in shock- perhaps a clue as to where he knew the book must be stashed away.

To Amend for the Past

"Our good intentions have always been delayed."

- Zaddoch Aveel

credit to nat of adoxography.

**Sofia** · Wed Jun 15, 2022 12:19 pm

Guild :

Blue Pegasus

Jewels :

5,145,000

Rank :

X-Rank

Race :

Demi-God (Champion)

Experience :

733,000

Reputation :

25,400

Class :

Hunter

Aura :

🛇

Magic :

Strength :

771

Speed :

802

Constitution :

256

Endurance :

256

Intelligence :

526

Mana :

10,540

Weapon :

Off-Hand :

Head :

Body :

Ring :

Modification :

Companion :

Pouch :

WORDS: 450 | Low Key

“Packs of wolves always go after the part of the herd that looks weakest…” The green gaze of the girl tightening as her bronzed bestie seemed to question the value in going after shopkeepers like this, Miss Serena knew from the experience she had both as a mage and an avid observer of the human condition that crime was more often than not a matter of opportunity, so if something seemed easy to reward then those who liked ‘easy’ would go for it.
“Best show there’s no weak links here huh?” For that reason only too happy as she heard Daiko’s carmine companion chirping up a storm to tell them of their impending guests, the strawberry siren smirked in response and readied herself for a fight, though found her mind and mitts stayed for the moment by the caution of their rookie.

“Looks like I’m up, then~” Nodding as he mentioned that the approach might have been a decoy operation and agreeing that it might have been a good idea to try and spring the trap, as it were, Sofia shook her head and smiled as she guessed she would be the best person to do so, for one reason or another. Prime among them the ability she had to warp instantaneously from one locale to another and not tip her enemies off too much as she did so, the blondish beauty would have been lying if she said that she also wasn’t intent on showing off for the rookie as well as she lifted the tips of her index and middle fingers to her forehead, and then seemed to vanish in nothing other than the smallest and softest sound of a pop.

“You know, I might be mistaken, but…” All too quickly seeming to reassert her presence outside the room and speaking up immediately when she was given the opportunity to size up the brutes who sought to make merry with their wicked business, Miss Serena knew that her casual clothing and curves would be sure to catch these would-be criminals off guard, and raised her voice up enough as she caught them outside that not only them but her friends within the shop could notice as well.
“I think they close at six…!” For all intents and purposes ready for anything but hoping that being caught in the act would at least leave the buggers dumbfounded enough that they wouldn’t know which way to look, hopefully she could draw their eye and interest so that her partners indoors would have the chance to lurch forward and blindside the group as she brought all eyes to her, and sought to turn the potential for a trap into one of her own with a smile and the right application of spellcraft…

Stir Up Some Excitement

"Make every day its own adventure~"

- Sofia Serena

credit to nat of adoxography.

**Zaddoch** · Sat Jul 16, 2022 1:30 am

Guild :

Blue Pegasus

Jewels :

60,000

Rank :

D-rank

Race :

Human

Experience :

5,500

Reputation :

200

Class :

Spellhowler

Magic :

The Chainlight

Strength :

1

Speed :

1

Constitution :

4

Endurance :

6

Intelligence :

20

Mana :

200

WORDS: 203 | Zaddoch Aveel

It was at that time, when Sofia engaged and distracted their foes with her immutable charm, that her crimson-clothed ally plotted to end this in one fell swoop. From inside the aquarian themed library, Zaddoch turned to look through the windows to spot his targets and, with hands and digits interlocking intricately, he would utter;

"I invoke thee, Chainlight."

It was a calm and lingering moment, after which Sofia felt the ground quake near her standing spot- soon to then erupt with a litany of swinging golden chains which sought to wrap around the distracted thugs' legs and tug them into the cobble-hewn earth forcefully, with little regard for breaking a few bones in the process. In committing to the ones outside, however, the Chainlight Mage averted his eyes from the intruder who now rose up the basement staircase and, rugged with hatred for his plans having been disrupted, howled out; "YOU!"

Cornered whilst focusing on his binding spellcraft, Zaddoch would soon have need of his allies again. That thought would become all the more poignant, all the more striking, when the thug reached out to yank the shop owner and hold him in a hostile hostage headlock. Things weren't looking very pretty.

To Amend for the Past

"Our good intentions have always been delayed."

- Zaddoch Aveel

credit to nat of adoxography.

**Sofia** · Sat Jul 16, 2022 6:40 am

Guild :

Blue Pegasus

Jewels :

5,145,000

Rank :

X-Rank

Race :

Demi-God (Champion)

Experience :

733,000

Reputation :

25,400

Class :

Hunter

Aura :

🛇

Magic :

Strength :

771

Speed :

802

Constitution :

256

Endurance :

256

Intelligence :

526

Mana :

10,540

Weapon :

Off-Hand :

Head :

Beast Soul: Suzaku, the Flame-Feathered Phoenix

Body :

Ring :

Modification :

Companion :

Pouch :

WORDS: 250 | Low Key

Nice…! Quick enough in her reflexes that she could lurch out of the way of her allies attack, the rookie in their retinue seemed to take full advantage of the confusion wrought by the coquette to send their enemies onto the defensive, and provide the princess of the pegasi with a picture perfect opportunity to launch her own counterstrike as well.
“Hra~!” Landing on her tippy toes and then lashing out at the nearest fool to whip at him with her toe in a manner taught by her wonderful wife, the deceptive brawn hidden in her curvaceous form was something that sent her first foe flying through the air in a pirouette, but given what she aspired toward next one might have thought that he was the lucky one.

“I’m sorry to say your little jig is up, boys~” After all the rest able to bare witness both to the eruption of a small and silver tube which she had now produced and was able to ignite with an almost gasping hum, suddenly incandescence flooded the area around the girl with the green gaze as she summoned a sword made of pure energy, which would make short work of most guards which were raised against her.
“This shop is under our protection now…!” Showing this point in how she slammed the weapon into a cudgel nearby and began to make the iron from which it was made glowed as she carved the weapon in two, all too quickly were the men in the street looking to and from each other as the once so innocuous idol suddenly seemed so very intimidating,and probably seemed to weaken their knees in ways outside what they might have ever expected as well…

Stir Up Some Excitement

"Make every day its own adventure~"

- Sofia Serena

credit to nat of adoxography.

**Daiko Flayme** · Sun Aug 14, 2022 12:20 pm

Epithet :

Firebird

Guild :

Blue Pegasus

Jewels :

4,070,000

Rank :

S-Rank

Race :

Human

Experience :

704,250

Reputation :

12,350

Class :

Hunter

Magic :

Strength :

126

Speed :

175

Constitution :

275

Endurance :

189

Intelligence :

250

Mana :

3,150

Weapon Mastery :

Hand - Novice

Weapon :

Mero Gauntlet

Head :

Huntsman Cap

Cape :

Heracles' Nemean Mantle

Modification :

Ino's Jōgan Eye

Companion :

Coda

Ow what the hell?

Daiko knew wolves all too well. As a matter of fact, he kind of had a vendetta against those who lived up north, but that was another story – the point was that there was no approval of bullying the weak. That was a typical Lamia Scale value; those who were weak had just not finished their training yet, so why ruin things for them? Now, the shopkeeper was very likely not a warrior or a significant battlemage, but if there was anything the Fire Mage was good at, then it was installing the views and values he learned from his old guild and applying them to pretty much any aspect of his daily life, which included interacting with other people. He was heavily welded by those lamias of old, especially due to having been very influential when he ’joined’ them… or rather, got picked up like a rare berry bush and thrown into the guild.

Past, complicated issues aside, that new Zad guy suggested they not get too carried away as this might’ve been some kind of distraction. There was also a shaking from below, as if someone slammed the earth and caused it to shake the shop that they were in, which alerted the Fire Mage enough to set his hair aflame. “Good idea, Sofi, I was about to come up with that idea myself,” he approved of her encouraging words to show these bastards who was boss in town, clenching both his fists before she suddenly suggested to go out herself, “W-Wha-“

Oh yeah, he hadn’t seen that ability in a long time… wait… that didn’t sound right. Had he ever seen Sofia teleport before? Was that part of her bright, shining Body-whatever Magic that she had possessed on top of her previous Water Magic? You could possess more than one Magic?! He wanted to possess more than one Magic too! How did she do that?!

Sofia had quickly grabbed the goons’ attentions, to which Daiko was about to leap out in action and shake off some rusty bones- wait, Chainlight? Those golden chains outside were from his Magic, huh? Was he some kind of Metal-Make user or a Light-Make user? Or both? Did he possess two types of Magic too?! Was this some sort of business secret?!

Wait, if it was, then wouldn’t Daiko also have the right to know? They were all in the same guild…

A-Anyway, what brought the confused Fire Mage back to reality was the sudden introduction of the bottom dweller who rose up from the basement’s staircase to shout at them. With the shop owner having returned at a bad time, the new enemy had grabbed the owner and was holding him hostage against Daiko and Zaddoch, the latter whom was busy supporting Sofia to have jumped in himself. Luckily, however, the goon suddenly screamed out in pain from touching the shop owner, for a small carpet of fire was surrounding the shopkeeper’s neck where the goon was wrapping his arm around. Daiko had just been quick enough to release a long, slithery rope of fire from his mouth that covered the shopkeeper’s neck just in time for the dummy to grab him there, thus resulting in a terrible burn.

The fire rope manifested a hand-like form at the end, and as the goon had jumped back in pain, the fire arm quickly clutched onto the bastard’s neck, giving a throaty depth to his next scream until Daiko slammed him straight to the floor with the fire spell, knocking him out and ending his pain. His neck and arm looked terrible, but… at least there was minimal collateral damage. Daiko really had to watch out for that, for his spells were naturally destructive and far more… reaching. “I haven’t used that spell in a while…”

WC: 637

**Sofia** · Wed Sep 07, 2022 12:22 pm

Guild :

Blue Pegasus

Jewels :

5,145,000

Rank :

X-Rank

Race :

Demi-God (Champion)

Experience :

733,000

Reputation :

25,400

Class :

Hunter

Aura :

🛇

Magic :

Strength :

771

Speed :

802

Constitution :

256

Endurance :

256

Intelligence :

526

Mana :

10,540

Weapon :

Off-Hand :

Head :