First Shot

[tank_sniper]

[There is yet another new and confused face wandering around Mac Anu today. This time, it is a petite Steam Gunner. Currently her attention is split multiple ways; sometimes she is checking her Relic with a look of frustration, others she is looking intently at her surroundings as if it may clue her in on some big secret. And on some occasions, she will stare directly at your character, almost expectantly. At any rate, it is clear she will not be the first to approach, so that will be up to the other to initiate.

However… once approached, she is quick to fire off a question before any pleasantries can so much as begin.]

Where is this place? It isn’t GGO… But it can’t be SAO, either.

…Is it?

[Her voice is calm with only a slight tinge of suppressed fear. Whatever it is she’s saying, it must be some cause for concern. Why else would someone work so hard to control the tremors in their voice?]

Comments

[adarable]

Yes! [ pause ]

Ah.. I would like to return home. [ if that's what she's talking about. ] But, I figure it's better to make myself useful this way, than to despair..

[ smile. ]

I can help people with this ability of mine, so I'm happy with this development, even if it's forced..!

[tank_sniper]

Tch. How am I supposed to do anything when they take away my abilities?

[Still annoyed!! But it's okay Ada, it's not your fault.]

...You don't even have anything important at home you need to do?

[adarable]

They gave you new abilities -- [ pause ] But it is unfortunate that they took your abilities away...

Ah.. I have important people, but I am .. powerless, in my world. [ that sounds about right. ] Still, I would like to return home, where I belong.

[tank_sniper]

[She purses her lips at the mention of worlds. Still a nonbeliever, this one.]

If it's like that, it's hard to believe anyone could be so optimistic in this sort of circumstance.

[She's... not sure if she's impressed or just weirded out.]

[adarable]

[ awwww, shinon you'll be okay. ]

Ah... [ sheepish smile. ] It is strange, isn't it? But I would like to be optimistic, even if it's strange..!

I'm sorry; it must seem silly to you ..

[tank_sniper]

It's beyond silly.

[Her words are about as blunt as a hammer's head. But her expressions softens very slightly as she gives a sigh.]

...Then again, it makes sense as a coping mechanism.

[adarable]

[ She just gives a laugh at the first comment, keeping her smile. ]

Is there anything else you would like to know? [ ah! ] I can teach you about the Relic, if you'd like~!

[tank_sniper]

The Relic? You mean this?

[She holds up what is indeed the Relic.]

I think I get the gist of it, but...

[Not... all of it. Which she's a little annoyed about, really.]

[adarable]

Yes! [ She holds up her own, and, eeee, member address exchange? :D ? ]

What do you have trouble understanding? It would be very pleasing if I could help you..!

[tank_sniper]

[...Member address exchange indeed. Well that's new.]

I think I understand the basic functions, but do you mind explaining as many of them as you know?

[If she's going to have to live here, she's going to need to know every bit she can get.]

[adarable]

[ yes, good. ]

Well, for starters, what we just did was a "member address exchange". Now, I can form a party with you and send a message to you! There are other functions, too, like..

[ Leaaaans over to point at stuff on your Relic as she speaks. ] This is the map! [ she is so proud of this, you don't even know. ]

[tank_sniper]

[She doesn't really mind Ada looking over her shoulder. It's helpful.]

So it's like adding a friend... It's not possible to form a party unless you have the member address? And does the map display only work when you're in a town, or will it work when you leave too?

[adarable]

I've never tried to add someone into a party without having their member address, so I wouldn't know. But there is an option here -- [ points at the phone icon ] -- for parties, so perhaps you can! Ahhh, the map works outside of town, too!

[ She moves her finger down to point at the gears icon. ] This will show the items you hold, although it's the only way to retrieve items from your bag. [ Ada takes a moment to pause. ] It's quite curious, but I've learned not to question it.

[tank_sniper]

It's probably just a weird game mechanic.

[She's honestly missing the GGO interface she's so used to. Seriously, what the heck is up with these relics?]

And what about the items we can't retrieve?

[adarable]

What do you mean by that? I've-- never really had such a trouble..

[tank_sniper]

Like this one.

[She pulls up her inventory and points at a locked item: PGM Hécate II.]