Jun 9, 2017 0:06:59 GMT -5
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Jun 9, 2017 0:05:39 GMT -5
Post by caritas on Jun 9, 2017 0:05:39 GMT -5
The bounty that came up in the notifications said there was a rouge npc roaming around and robbing major banks in the area with a nice, hefty reward for anyone that took him down. While it had been a long time since they had struggled to scrap money from the local town quests, one could never go without money in the game. And so it was his suggestion that they go out and try to find the npc and bring him to justice. Noel almost felt like they were in an old western movie. Fool's errand was as much as a western town as any other place in the real world. They had the saloons, desert, npcs dressed in cowboy clothes, and everything else that could be found one would relate to the old west. It was almost laughable.
"So he's going around robbing banks and no one can catch him." Noel had his menu up as they walked into town, reading the message along that had come with the picture of who they were looking for. "Quickfinger....that's really cliche..."
1/8
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Jun 9, 2017 0:16:41 GMT -5
Post by avarice on Jun 9, 2017 0:16:41 GMT -5
theo had been surprised to hear the suggestion of taking on a bounty. while their difficulty was far safer than that of a raid the fact that the other had been the one bring up the idea had caught him off guard. it was a good thing, even if there still laid a hint of hesitation and fear. they had ended up in a strange town -- too western and clique for his liking -- and, while they walked through the sand covered paths, theo couldn't help but feel out of place. for being a prison this game had its charm and (what seemed like) a place anyone could enjoy. too bad it was all a death trap in the end.
his pace kept him a step behind noel, head peaking over noels shoulder to see the screen brought up on his menu. there was a grin stretched on his face as at the small comment noel made towards the name and a sexual innuendo he chose to bite back. "cliche or not, i bet he's going to be annoying to track down ..." theo started, staring at the image before them. "you sure you want to do this? it could be a bigger waste of time than the beach quest ... and at least than we got to swim in the ocean."
1/8
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Jun 9, 2017 0:25:47 GMT -5
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Jun 9, 2017 0:24:43 GMT -5
Post by caritas on Jun 9, 2017 0:24:43 GMT -5
Noel caught the grin on Theo’s face at the name and couldn’t help but roll his eyes in the process. He knew the other had probably thought up some snide remark or something else but he luckily decided not to say it out loud. He didn’t feel like reprimanding Theo when they were supposed to be on the lookout. He listened as Theo spoke next to his shoulder, staring at the image of the bounty before something Theo said caught his attention.
“No, the only reason you even chose the beach thread was to see me half naked…” Noel gave him a look before finally closing the menu up. If they were lucky enough, quickfinger would be out and about trying to rob another bank or store. If they weren’t they would be wandering around until the sunset and they were forced to go home. “If we don’t find him here, I want to spend the night. Maybe he only comes out during the night? Or he’s out kidnapping young girls and tying them to train tracks.”
2/8
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Jun 9, 2017 0:35:59 GMT -5
Post by avarice on Jun 9, 2017 0:35:59 GMT -5
as noel retorted back to his comment regarding the quest theo could feel his lips turn to a small pout before it registered in his head that he was doing it, wiping away the grin from a prior joke he had held back. "i didn't do that," theo started, eyes glancing down to the ground beside him before returning to stare at noel. he hoped noel hadn't caught his quick falter in confidence, even if he knew he did. "i just wanted us to spend some nice, innocent quality time together at a beach." it wasn't a total lie but it was just as far from the truth. theo's about to say something else, attempting to plea his innocence to noel when he hears the next suggestion.
"no." theo said, swallowing whatever other words had come to mind. the last thing he wanted to do was stay in some cheesy western town straight from some the 70s. "please don't make me stay here. i highly doubt someone named 'quickfinger' is going to rob a bank at night ... maybe tie up women," theo started, pausing for a second to really soak in what he was saying. it all sounded crazy. "either way! no. i don't even think the banks would be open at night .... would they? is that how this works ..."
before noel could say anything theo quieted himself, glancing over the boy with a look just screamed the same two letter word he wanted to repeat again. "lets just keep looking. maybe we'll get lucky."
2/8
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Jun 9, 2017 0:46:39 GMT -5
Post by caritas on Jun 9, 2017 0:46:39 GMT -5
Noel didn’t want to spend the night in the town either but he didn’t want to lose the bounty in the chance that he showed up only at night. The message only said that he was roamning around robbing banks so he assumed it was during the day. But whatever it was , he didn’t want to leave until he was caught. “You don’t know that…” It wasn’t a bad assumption to believe he would rob a bank at night when no one was around. But he knew it was a little dumb to believe that he would especially since he had such a reputation around the area. “I don’t know how the game works here...You’re right...he probably is robbing them in broad daylight…”
His eyes went up to Theo and tried to hide the amused expression that appeared on his face at the sight of Theo’s face. It was obvious the other didn’t want to stay here but he really didn’t want to leave until they found him. Whether or not they beat him was a different story. “Fine we’ll keep looking. But in the chance that we don’t find him and we have to stay, don’t get kidnapped and tied up on the tracks.” His hand reached over and pinched Theo’s cheeks with a teasing grin. “I don’t want to come and save you. I don’t even have any cowboy clothes and you don’t have a dress.”
3/8
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Jun 9, 2017 0:58:54 GMT -5
Post by avarice on Jun 9, 2017 0:58:54 GMT -5
this was probably how noel felt with the beach quest, thought theo. he could feel his teeth bite against his lower lip as the thought passed through his mind, silently keeping it to himself. they both knew that noel was right more than half of the time, however theo didn't want to give the other the satisfaction of hearing him submit -- at least, not right now. for all theo knew he could have gave the guy a way to escape their sight by proclaiming that he'd only rob banks in broad day light. but it was excuse to not spend the night in some weird inn mounted with the heads of deer on the walls and fur rugs on the floor.
he caught the look noel was giving him at the corner of his eye and, instinctively, theo could feel himself look away from it. everyone knew he was being pissy over the idea of staying the night but that didn't mean he wanted to see noel, all amused and grinning at his expense because of it. the fingers that come up to pinch his cheek cause him to roll his eyes, keeping his head still until the urge to move away became too great to ignore. "aww, my hero." theo mused, half-hearted and sarcastic. he leaned against the other, nudging his arm against noels. "you know, if anyone would get kidnapped it'd be you. i don't call you my house wife for nothing." the sarcasm that once tripped from his tongue changed with his tone, "i bet you'd look really cute in a dress ... maybe after we find this guy we could use some of that money to get you one."
3/8
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Jun 9, 2017 1:09:42 GMT -5
Post by caritas on Jun 9, 2017 1:09:42 GMT -5
Noel knew the moment he said something that Theo was going to fire right back at him with his own comments. It was their little game they played and it usually ended with him getting annoyed and Theo having to ass kiss until he forgave him...which didn't last very long. He listened as Theo soon twisted his words against him, making him slowly begin to frown at the house wife comment and him in a dress. Of course he would bring that up...
"Bite me." Noel frowned and turned his attention to focusing on the mission rather than giving into Theo's teasing remarks. "And not in the way you're thinking." Before he could say anything else, Noel heard screaming coming from down the road.Suddenly from out of one of the doors appeared their target, carrying in his hands a cliche bag with the money symbol on it. "Oh....there he is." He didn't think they would find him so fast but he wasn't complaining. Grabbing his weapon, Noel pointed it at Quickfinger with careful aim, looking at Theo for a second to see if he was ready. "See you, space cowboy." And with a lone salute thrown Theo's way, the javelin soared through the air and landed right through the money bag that the npc was carrying with Noel following quickly behind.
4/8
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Jun 9, 2017 1:25:50 GMT -5
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Jun 9, 2017 1:25:17 GMT -5
Post by avarice on Jun 9, 2017 1:25:17 GMT -5
theo had felt strangely proud of himself for his gift of twisting noels words against him. the idea of being tied up by some random guy, placed in a dressed and left to get hit by a train had irked him enough to take the bait noel had laid out with little regard. while the thought of noel being taken hostage by an npc and left to die didn't sit well with him he could, however, get behind the idea of the other tied up in nothing but a dress. he could even imagine how embarrassed noel would be if he thought hard enough -- and he did. at least until noels word snapped him out of his daydream, cut off before he could make another comment. "you act like you wouldn't love it," theo mumbled under his breath. he had hoped noel wouldn't catch it and, as the scream filled the air and the sight of the bounty coming into focus a distance away, theo figured someone out there had heard his prayers.
he didn't even have time open his inventory. by the time theo looked over he watched the other take hold of his weapon, aiming it towards the man and giving him a small salute just before taking off. if noel had stayed just a moment longer he'd have seen the look of exhaustion painted all over his face. this was definitely how noel felt everyday. it took theo a second longer to open his menu, equipping his weapon while watching noel reappear behind the man. "you owe me!" theo called out, lifting a finger to direct one of the beads around his neck to shoot towards the two. instead of implanting itself into the target the bead found the blade of noels javelin, granting the virtue a special effect. "please be safe ..."
ELEMENTALIST INTENT [ICE]
every basic attack done to a target will slow their movement and attack speed by five percent, maxing out at fifteen percent after four continuous hits. if the target is not hit with another basic attack after three seconds the slow effect will dissipate.
4/8
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Jun 9, 2017 1:37:39 GMT -5
Post by caritas on Jun 9, 2017 1:37:39 GMT -5
As he warped through the air, Noel realized he didn't prep himself for battle. He was so caught up in finding their target that he didn't even think about granting them the buff he had in his skills. He had been so eager to finally catch quickfinger that he had run in headfirst like an idiot. But it was too late now and as his weapon made contact with the bag in their bounty's hands, he soon came in right after. His feet landed right on the boss' arms, kicking him away from him to knock him off balance. The two of them landed hard on the ground with Noel managing to tumble his landing as the boss fell behind him. He was quick to get up, hopefully having enough time to put on his buff.
With a quick look at the boss who was slowly standing up from the ground, Noel quickly granted himself the buff and watched the defense buff symbol appear next to Theo's name. "I don't owe you anything!" He called back to the other, quickly running forward again to jab his weapon into the boss' side. He watched as the ice started to form around his weapon and knew that Theo had gave him some extra damage against the boss. "Okay I owe you..." He mumbled and rose his weapon in an attempt to strike. However before he could get too close, Quickfinger quickly drew his pistols and started to fire away. He managed to dive out of the way as bullets rained down around them, taking cover behind one of the buildings in an attempt to get to shelter. "Don't get shot!"
5/8
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Jun 9, 2017 1:56:01 GMT -5
Post by avarice on Jun 9, 2017 1:56:01 GMT -5
in his defense, theo had never ran into a battle without making sure everything was set; and with that thought to justify his attitude theo let his held breath slowly leave his lips. noel made him nervous but behind that was a sense of excitement he knew he'd never feel without the other. his class caused him to stand behind, bordering a fight before him in order to safely keep his other half safe; at first theo had thought it'd be boring, but whenever noel did something like this ... it pushed any sort of thought such as that away. if he had to fight alongside noel he'd never be able to focus; not when he'd be too caught up in the way noel stole the spotlight so easily.
it was the sound of the gunshot that took theo by surprise, and with it the sound of noels warning that pushed him to run. he tumbled down, back pressed against a large cart parked outside of one of the buildings lining the street. his eyes closed, breathing heavy as he braced himself to look behind him. he needed eyes on noel and, while he knew the other was safe by the sign of full health at the side of his vision, it didn't help much to ease his panic. it didn't take long for his eyes to find noel and, as he went to open his mouth to shout to him, he felt the splintered wood of the cart hit his cheek. he turned back, covering himself from the shots that grazed the side of the only thing separating him from the bullets.
"you so owe me," theo mumbled, brushing his face from the small bits of wood clinging to his skin. in a quick motion he opened his menu, bringing up his items and hovering his finger over one of the options: patientia.
it took theo a second to realize that the gunshots had suddenly come to a halt and, after a quick push of will, theo looked back once again to see what had happened. from where the man once stood now lay nothing but a body taking off, carrying the same bag of money that they'd spotted earlier. "do you think you can catch him?" theo called out, pushing himself up to his feet. "i'll follow behind you, so don't worry."
5/8
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Jun 9, 2017 2:09:54 GMT -5
Post by caritas on Jun 9, 2017 2:09:54 GMT -5
Bullets were flying everywhere and Noel wasn’t sure when they would stop. “Quickfinger huh?” Now he knew where the thing got its name. As soon as his gun finished unloading, he was quick to reload and start again, not even giving him the chance to attack. He didn’t know where Theo was but judging by his full health, he had managed to find some shelter from the attacks. The building he was hididng behind was taking a beating and he was practically lying on the ground as holes appeared right where his head had been. They needed a plan and Noel knew it was his fault entirely because he decided to run in headfirst.
Suddenly the bullets stopped and he waited a few seconds to see if the bounty was reloading his weapon. After a few seconds too long, Noel peeked out from the building only to see an empty spot where Quickfinger had just been standing. Theo’s voice suddenly called out to him making him turn to see that the other had managed to take cover behind a cart. At the question, Noel suddenly got up and ran out onto the path, only to see the retreating figure of carrying off with the bag of money. “Oh yeah I’ll catch him!” He soon took off running after him, his natural speed boost making it a lot easier to close the distance between them. His javelin appeared in his hands and once again, aimed carefully in an attempt to throw.
Just as he threw, quickfinger suddenly stopped and turned, aiming right at him and firing just as the javelin landed. Midway through his warp he felt the hit, watching his health dip down a bit and feeling a painful sensation flow through his arm. But despite that he landed, jabbing the ice tipped weapon deep into quickfinger’s side and twisting, ripping it out as the npc cried out in pain. “Fuck that hurt.”
6/8
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Jun 9, 2017 2:28:41 GMT -5
Post by avarice on Jun 9, 2017 2:28:41 GMT -5
the second his question had fell from his lips theo knew exactly what noel would do. it was no surprise that the other took off, tailing the bounty while he was left to watch the two figures grow further away. he could have followed -- however instead theo kept his eyes trained on the others health while he found the option in his menu yet again. with a small press the creature spawned, pixels pouring off from its body as it formed beside theo. its large body curled against his legs, pressed against him in a loving manner before waiting beside him. they both had been able to craft a mount from the last raid and, while the deaths and anxieties otohime had brought hadn't been worth it, having something like this did come with its benefits. "hey girl," theo murmured, hand brushing against the creatures head before getting on top of its back with ease. "lets go catch up to him."
they had arrived just in time for theo to watch as the man pointed his gun towards noel, both of them damaging the other --
there was a rush of panic as his eyes instantly stared at noels health, expecting it to plummet like it had during the raid ; however when it stopped theo let out a shaky breath, still wary of its decent. once they were in range theo pressed his hand against the side of patientias face, running his hands through its fur in a motion for it to stop -- and as it dug its claws into the ground to slow its approach theo gave the simple order for it to hold the man down. as convent as it was to travel fast patientia's situational abilities were perfect for a moment like this.
its tail whipped forward, curving around the mans arm as he went to point it again towards either of them. it spun, applying pressure to the limb, keeping it still and causing the the gun to go off, sending a bullet into the ground as he screamed again in both pain and frustration. "finish him off," theo said, wanting nothing more to look over at noel while he forced himself to keep his attention on the man before them. he bit back his worry; at least, for now. "he won't be going anywhere."
6/8
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Jun 9, 2017 2:46:29 GMT -5
Post by caritas on Jun 9, 2017 2:46:29 GMT -5
There was a moment of fear as he watched he felt the bullet hit his arm and saw his health fall. It was too reminiscent of what happened in the raid, the way his health plummeted down to zero and the way it gradually continued to fall. But this wasn’t a giant raid boss and they weren’t getting attacked left and right. It was only one npc who was programmed to rob banks and shoot. And so with a quick glance at his health, he saw that he was still in the green and felt an instant wave of relief go through him.
Suddenly a figure appeared next to him and he jumped away as Theo’s mount grabbed onto quickfinger’s arm and refused to let go. It had managed to stop them from being shot as the arm holding the gun fell to the ground just as the shot rang out. Theo’s voice came from the top of the mount and Noel didn’t hesitate at the quick order to finish it off. Raising his weapon in the air, Noel quickly jabbed it into the boss’ body, watching him squirm and cry out in pain as he was being gripped by the sharp teeth of patienta and the bladed tips of Noel’s weapon. The boss struggled again to get loose, trying to bring his other hand into the air in an attempt to shoot them again.
But Noel ripped his weapon out, causing quickfinger to stumble forward and once again miss the shot that was for the two of them. One last time, Noel brought his weapon up and threw it hard, watching as it stabbed itself into the npc’s head and it slowly disintegrated into a bunch of pixels. “T-thanks…” Noel managed to get out as he fell to the ground to sit, finally taking a much needed breather from the fight. “Good girl?” He wasn’t entirely sure how to interact with Theo’s mount, already having to deal with his mount’s fickle nature. But she seemed to be a lot easier to handle than his.
7/8
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Jun 9, 2017 3:07:19 GMT -5
Post by avarice on Jun 9, 2017 3:07:19 GMT -5
it was rather embarrassing to think of how worried he had gotten the moment he saw noel take even the littlest of damage and, while otohime had long since been defeated, the raid had left a scar in his psyche. he had been able to move past the fears that had plagued him to the point of being unable to even look noel in the eyes -- however there was always that small worry in the back of his head. the sight of seeing the others health plummet and continue to go towards zero had been burned into his mind; and he doubted it'd ever go away. while theo was relived to see noel in near-perfect condition he still wanted nothing other for this little mission to be over with, so than he could make sure noel was okay and they could leave without having to worry about getting shot.
his eyes watched as noel took his command without a word, slamming the javelin into the npc -- knocking him back enough to cause the gun to fire and miss both of them. he couldn't dismount just yet, not unless he wanted to risk patientia letting the man out of her grasps and having him retaliate and shoot again. who knows if he'd miss that time around. it was only when noels final attack hit and the start of pixels forming around the injury multiplied, taking over the mans body until everything faded from existence, that theo let out a sigh. he couldn't handle this.
"girl." theo corrected, giving noel a small smirk as he pushed himself off the mount and to the ground beside it. patientias tail recoiled back, swishing through the air as his fingers scratched the side of her face for a moment. she deserved a moment of attention before it was taken by noel; and when it was over theo moved over to the other, looking him over to try and find the area where he'd been hurt. "are you okay?" theo asked in a tone far more calmer than he'd imagine he could muster. "i saw your health go down before but i couldn't use any of my skills while i was on her," he started, explaining himself unnecessarily. he would have switched his skills and allowed noel to get some health back, but doing so would cause him to dismount -- and if that had been the case they risked the man running off or shooting them point blank. "i..." he swallows back the apology before it forms, "does it still hurt?"
7/8
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Jun 9, 2017 3:19:38 GMT -5
Post by caritas on Jun 9, 2017 3:19:38 GMT -5
"Okay girl." It made sense that their mounts would both be girls...with him getting the most temperamental of the two. While Ira still followed the commands that he gave, she knew how to voice her displeasure in her own little way. But even with her fickle attitude towards anyone but her sister, Noel still held a soft spot for the strange creature that they had gotten as a result of the raid. He sat and watched as Theo gave Patientia much deserved attention, smiling fondly at the sight of him acting like the creature was a pet of some kind. Noel wondered if Theo would want a pet if they ever got out of the game...
When the attention was finally turned to him, Noel got off from the floor and stood still as Theo looked him over. He knew the other had been worried when he had take the hit from the gun, knowing exactly why he was asking if he was okay. "I'm fine, don't worry." To prove his point, Noel waved the arm that had been hit in a circle, no longer feeling the sudden pain that had been there not too long ago. "It stings a little bit but my health will come back before we even get out of town." His hand raised and he pulled Theo a little closer, wrapping his arms around his neck and smiling up to reassure him that everything was fine. "Wanna take the money and get out of here?"
8/8
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