mental Gaps.

«A nights conversation»

Rico: hey Rory can you believe it's been ten months since all this started.

Rory: I came to grips with it. what about you?

Rico: the gaps bother me...

Rory: what can you do.

Rico: why is it you stayed?

Rory: I remember the first day we got stuck in that basement.

I told you then that I Was alone.

I was an orphan, No family or idea where to go...

Rico: We are family!

Rory: We are never alone!

The night we got out... You were in that house for a while and I had Time to think.

Funny as it seems...

I thought of leaving in those moments.

When the beast ran out my heart sank.

I Went to fire at it...

But I froze!

you came out not only with the eggs but you adamantly made me let that beast run away.

I decided it then.

You are mine and you're not getting away!

Not that easy.

Rico: I see... thank you.

Rory: don't thank me, and don't start that sappy love stuff either.

You are my property And We are in this together!

*I understand that much at least... so not dwelling on It made It easier for me to quickly fall asleep.

I wanted to wake up on a fresh day and start whatever it is I am wrapped up in.*

«The next morning.»

Theo: well how was it?

Rico: How was what?

Theo: I see a man who has a loyal Woman, and he slept in her room all night.

Come on man don't play me did the role play go on?

Rico: Not everyone is as carefree as you.

Theo: I will give you some advice dude let instinct take over once in a while!

*At his words I shuddered remembering the last time instinct took over... *

Theo: Okay... let's get back on track.

what's your class? what's your subclass?

what's The choice of weapon you will use and you already have the latest armor style.

Rico: I am not willing to give that info up.

Theo: okay first stop the redirect, We are a team Now and I am not going to betray you.

*Walking with theo I found out a few places I didn't expect.

There was a weapon shop that was doing blacksmithing at a fairly high rate.

There were almost a dozen men working on blades.

In the back, I noticed a brown leather apron.

Going over to him it was the man who was showing me how to make a daggers.

Watching his work I could see the complexity, he was Now at the level of extreme perfection.

That giant ocean in my soul moved with information about the Mag-mire Ore he was using.

It was a low-level ore called that had low properties of mana but was able to be used with high ki or qi vibrations.

Depending on the practitioner that is, after he was done pouring oil and had a free spell his hands moved like lightning.

His strikes of a hammer were like thunder as he pulled a piece of metal and began to shape it, yes I watched the entire time

It took nearly thirty minutes but he was pleased.

He sunk his blade into the oil with flames dancing off its surface.

he looked back and saw me without a second thought he bellowed like he normally did.*

Dodge: good to see you up and running!

how was the night?

Did you get a good rest?

Rico: Yes, And I am glad to see that others traveled along.

Dodge: yeah I came, Viv, Laura, Lala, and Lauren all came.

Jenny hasn't been seen since That guy got wrapped up in the government, Thomas is here but ... again he is wrapped up. I got a new apprentice.

He is named Len.

Rico: Len, Haha mind if i poach him off you?

I would ask you but that would take away from...

I should just say I know the issue because I was at the meeting yesterday.

I saw, and heard, All of them...

Theo: wait you were at the meeting?

Rico: yes? why??

Theo: @ss Hole!! why did you not say that!

Rico: you never asked? why is it important?

Theo: so does that mean you have that contract?

My father claimed one for the cross family so I was unable to But!!

Rico: you mean this? *pulling out the contract, I waved it and saw a chubby man flash past me.*

Theo: I need this! God damn it how come you never said you had this.

*Snatching the paper from my hand.

He whipped up a pencil from the merchant, scribbling on it he grabbed me.

Yelling at me things I was unable to understand He smacked me and made me sign?

Not soon after he left

Telling me to meet him at the governments guild tent. *

* I will After I find Rory, Which is no problem because We were going to meet there already to register for Government and Guild cards.

Even if we go through the procedures of make our own guild.

There Is no kings or emporers Yet...

Would I even be loyal enough to pledge to a kingdom?

Which isn't terrible because even without Royal status.

Government is still a single valuable asset, But the guild Is a groups of assets.

Getting back to the conversation with Dodge We had an easy time catching up.

It was not hard To realize he was helping me catch up as we both were a bit dumbstruck by theo it seems everybody knew everybody.

And I am glad he filled me in on the situations, the attacks of creatures that were otherwise mythical.

Well at least what we presumably called legends or Nonexistent.

But it wasn't something uncommon especially at this point.

There were people who came and went even before this all went down the called them the rebels.

so it seems that the relevant news was the weapons were stolen and the men ran away forming their own group.*

* In the end they were left defending themselves with nothing but stones and weapons made on hand.

Those wolves I saw seemed to scare everything away causing a tsunami of creatures!

That left them on edge but when the creatures moved In mass, So did the landscape it began to Expand at a dangerous rate.

Thus the landscaping began molding into mysterious ways.

he said after walking through the changing land they ended up here.

walking through forests, Hills, meadows, and even pieces of random cities.

It wouldn't be something to unheard of, except the fact that humans have covered over eighty percent of the available land.

I was digesting the information overload, When a man walked in he looked like he was pickled?*

Len: Well Fatty seemed to be in a rush?

let's get back to this Boss!

Check it out I have figured out how to make Blades

I have even been able to advance further into making other items like armor and such I am not the most talented.

You got to admit old man I an making great progress!

Dodge: Haha most of my models are based on dagger sets.

These last three models are Of your own design.

Maybe when you have time to kill we will get to do some More work.

But kid it's time for you to pursue that further!

Rico: There is no reason for you to give him up for real Uncle Dodge...

Len: don't worry Bruh, it's not like you have a choice... Unless you Think you did and In case you did then I'd keep that to yourself.

Rico: no I didn't have a choice.

I just made a joke?

I didn't intend To force you?

Len: Bruh, Dont worry!

Dodge: Don't question it... Plus You are both young and I am not going anywhere any time soon.

I am not a mobile blacksmith, Nor am I a prideful one.

I can make dew with common equipment and fair profit.

Rico: I somewhat understand that.

So... Then I guess there is only one thing to do.

*Turning to Len I Asked ina sincere tone!*

Do you want to join us?

Len: doing what?

Rico: well you swing a hammer all-day maybe you want to go on a hunt with us.

See if the hammer skill can be polished?

Len: haha I got something better.

Don't you go looking at me like that!

Size doesn't matter it makes this better for me, and I can swing it.

Although it's a work in progress and I have been wanting to try it?

Len: I assume you are all out geared up.

But you take these, use them if you can figure them out.

Rory has her weapon and that leaves Theo... he usually uses a Buckler and an ax right?

Turns out that we can't use animal skin Its too tough.

So far the highest kill is some Tough Ass boars.

They blew it up though with most of our Explosives...

Ugh there is so much that we have made... Its not the worst, I would be a Damned fool if I left this stuff!!

*being handed a bag I was made to carry the man just drug me along like everyone else seems to be doing but I don't think I can be mad.

I am getting used to the area although we tend to stay on the lower side of the presidio next to the bridge bottom.

it is weird to walk around so far and quick although I just came to a conclusion!

My workouts are working.*

*All I see are officials and others who are no doubt setting up a society at Mach speed!

There is an airstrip size market area and all in between up to the old Spanish homes is sleeping quarters the Spanish homes are used for elders Or kids too young to watch themselves.

which is wise even though some officials are staying there it is fine.

Most of the issue is there is more younger than there are older...

Len stopped pulling me and guided me through the area.

I was on autopilot for most of it as I kept feeling hungry, extremely hungry but it was a thought forced on me.

I didn't get to eat breakfast now that I think about it.

Len looked at me then curiously grabbed the hilt of a small spear.

he added a few steps of the proverbial attack range room a step that made me feel happy for some reason that step was what Lala thought us all.

Then I realized this was aimed at me?

Thomas laughed and called the move low purr stance.

I giggled making him look at me stupidly.*

Len: Why are you laughing do you realize you have a small version of terror for a lot of people here?

Its just sitting on your head?

Rico: what?

Len: The thing on your head Bruh!!!

I am not seeing things it's a mini shadow fox cub!

It is smaller than the ones I've seen!?

They are the reason The damned wolves contested the land those sly bastards.

The wolves and Their rath, from that We had to deal with herds running in fear...

The phantom fox race made a hell-like situation for us weak people.

Rico: what are you talking about I don't have...

*homie Wasnt talking bologna!

what? the mcjagger!???

There really is something on my head!!

Pulling it off What I see Well, it was a small bunny that had a beautiful butterfly tattoo glowing on its head and looking me with its bright eyes.

It made me go "aww" then I flicked it on its nose and it jumped into a ball of light going back into my mental realm!?*

*Appearing in my mental realm and feeling its pull as purple insignia on my finger where a ring would sit. I felt my index finger Jerk it pointed out, and I felt a pinch.*

*I realized that the bunny had bitten me in my mental realm which still stung like hell!

Witnessing the whole act was len who was just staring at me!

a mix of horror, terror, and shock was blazing over his extremely concerned eyes.

but then he quickly went meh and got over it!?*

Len: mini Fox, into a mini rabbit, into a ball of light.... yeah, I.... just follow me...

This damn world!

* I followed him regularly checking my head for any surprises.

we got to a mid-sized black tent-like the one's barely big enough to stand but only wide enough for two people.

he clanged a weapon on a weapon making it ring like a symbol, his weapon is balanced out enough that it acted like one.

The ring was about to end In sound such a beautiful ring.*

*The tent unzipped at the end of the ring a little boy rolled out and I mean commando rolled like GI Joe.

No, I didn't giggle I did what any respectable man would do!

I waited till he stood up and scored it based on the art form of tactical roles.*

Rico: 75 points!

Len: 77 points I give you an B for finesse.

Doug: Hmm yeah the entry was off just a bit... thank you both for witnessing entry sixty-one.

Len: I know you have recovered quite a bit since this all started big bro but you are still too weak.

Doug: aI get to be doing dangerous stuff like waiting in a black ops tent and jumping out like a special agent.

*it was clearly just a store-bought tent...?*

Len: its not a black ops tent and stop it before they send you on a mission that you can't make it back from.

Doug: Do not test me! little brother the doctor lady said I can do whatever a normal person does.

Rico: normal...

Len: Yeah, He Is... No he was a cancer patient.

We had a talk about last night, Did you get finished what I asked.

Doug: I see Yes, Now let's go!!!

Len: I assume you have a place to meet up or is there anything else you need?

Rico: I got everything I need and we will meet at the government Tent to register.

ah! you know what is there anywhere I can buy food??

Len: yeah follow me.

* I followed them Len seemed to be younger while the older one was Doug, he was just eccentric.

it wasn't too long before we found a small shop that had an assortment of vegetables but they were nothing like what we used to have I don't know if it was a carrot to be exact...

but I traded three pieces of jerkey Meat for five of them they were twice the size of a normal carrot and an eerie tiger stripes Littering the orange.

They were not what was bothersome what bothered me was they seemed to hum like a low vibration. *

Doug: do you have any more jerked meat?

Rico: yep here.

Len: how are you producing it out of thin air?

Rico: let's get out of the base and I will explain.

Len: okay?....

Rico: Too the government building then?

we will hear out Theo and get to the plot of his big plan.

*as we walked I thought I would fill them in on our conversation last night and we all came to an agreement.

we aren't exactly strong and the only thing I have going for me is the massive amount of eggs...

After we did a few dry runs and saw my actual ability, I would see how it went I didn't have much to do and I needed to get a bit stronger.

but I didn't have much of a plan as Theo was the one who said he had a place we could safely hunt.*

We were coming up on the tent when I saw plush who had almost tripled in size and is a big round ash-colored bird.

Rory was laying on his back and perv who was in actual clothing and looked proper!

The style was more of a ranger style with a small bow and the ritual daggers!

They were a new set though with the same style as we used which is good.*

*The overall assessment is ten out of ten!

They seem to have grown rather nicely while I am sadly lacking.*

*Looking Inward I can see the bunny and it looks useless I can't help it as i softly groan in distaste.

Why a bunny and not a lion or a wolf or a gorilla?

Why couldn't I have had something different?

Something completely broken, that is so strong I can just ride it to glory.

I swear im going to get me a riding beast of majestic worth just you watch me!

but for now, it looks like we are waiting for Theo who is late...