Graded [The Underbelly] It's a Bloody Dragon Scale!

[Elvario]

This RP is part of the Isekai Hell setting. Check the links above to learn more about it.
Please let me know if you wish to join this RP, so that I can help your character get an interesting entrance into the story and make sure they've got a goal in being there. Late joining is allowed.

What to expect out of character:
The posting pace will stick to 2-3 day cycles for as much as possible. Post in time, ask for a delay and possibly be granted one, or be skipped. The RP is likely to last relatively long (50+ days) and will be a mixture of Adventure with bits of Slice of Life and Action. Depending on PC actions, either pacifist or combat outcomes will be possible in most scenario's. Character interactions (both among players and player-to-NPC), are what's most interesting to me as a narrator.

What to expect in character:
The RP will take the group into the Underbelly, a place underneath Ryke, where scum and criminals tend to gather. Rumours of someone having found themselves a peculiar magical artefact of unclear origin, a 'bleeding' dragon scale with an unclear purpose, have started to spread,. Some fortune seekers are now hoping to go find it and possibly take it for themselves.

Character Goals:
Kalina – Find the 'Bleeding Dragon Scale'
Scylla – Help out Kalina

Location: Second Continent, Ryken, Ryke, Slums
Mentions: Scylla RavenSong

Chandra Jarmil

Spoiler: Full Image & Source

From:
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/4QrLn

Equipped titles: Human, Ryken Adventurer F, Lanost Survivor, Shy

Kalina looked around with a bit of curiosity, observing the weird building in front of her. “You know, I've heard some folks tried to have some sort of festival here once.” She told Scylla. “Although I guess that's not what we're here for... there should be a way into the under-city, somewhere around here...” She mumbled, wondering if those rumours were true or not. As for why they were looking for Ryke's Underbelly? There was a rumour going around, one that someone within the Underbelly had gotten their hands on what was described as an 'eternally bleeding' dragon scale. Apparently that wasn't just a figure of speech, which was exactly why it had captured Kalina's interest and why she'd ask Scylla to join her on another adventure. This time they could stick close to home, as it was the 'city' below the city they'd only recently had their date at.

She sniffed the air. “It smells weird. Sewage, meat and... stuff I can't recognise.” Even without heightened senses, this place was an assault on one's nose. She sighed, looking around, wondering what their next step should be. “Do you think others will try find that scale as well?” She asked Scylla. “Then again, it's not like we even know how to go from here... maybe we could try threaten or charm someone into telling us if they know where to go next?” She asked, wonder if that would be their best or worst option...

 

[Sisyphus Happy]

Feu Liu Hydrangea

Spoiler: TL;DR

The underbelly sucks. Also, need a guide to the underbelly? Here's a guide who can find the underbelly! He's in the big building on the 2nd floor bar & grill. Look for a cloaked freak dressed like nobody else in the room.

Even in the bright world above, city dwellers had the intuition to avoid a creep wearing feature obscuring clothing. Below, that berth was mostly wider, since in the Underbelly inconveniences quickly turn dire (i.e. poop knife). Already he had some suspicions regarding Ryke's sparkling exterior. Even while rendering it beautifully in charcoal from the top of a hill on his last departure, he wondered where they put all of the people who do not prosper. He found his answer upon exploring his point of prior egress. A stinking drain built in a different, to his artist's eye, preceding style, out of place in the wall. Its rusted bars did nothing to keep him away from the poorly placed "storm" drain it led to (on a hill no less), and it prowled pointlessly in some forgotten alley, completely closed off by three opposing tenements. One was obviously newer than the others, and another obviously sagging to one side from the foundation, the rancid, greenish mortar screaming for dear life where the wall began to feel that strain. It was impossible to tell what the original color of the brick was meant to be. Needless to say, this other area was a rather different experience from the urban feeling on the surface above. He couldn't help but compare it to the experience of ordering tea at a cafe above, right across from the more illustrious of the two magical academies.


The inhabitants bore the marks of their environment. He had been "shit-sticked" twice since arriving some days ago, though luckily he had a general immunity to sepsis, what with his lack of blood and organs, etc. He was thankful that the water down here was mysteriously caustic, proving to scrub the feces from the tiny knife wounds in his garments with ease. He was miserable. An infestation of ne'erdowells with more weapons on their belt than teeth in their head seemed to harry this place. But every village has its hierarchy; there were plenty of completely reasonable denizens, some with an appreciation for art, many with an appreciation of intelligence. Liu couldn't help but make maps of this place. It was chaos. Few down here could spell zoning. Businesses and homes of all kinds grew out of the muck like flora, and small-time gangs floated like pond scum over it all. Apparently this was the aftermath of a gang war in which much of the quilt of tiny organizations controlling spits of land was sundered, leaving a roiling power vacuum which helped to fuel this obnoxious violence. He was able to plant his own seed, an out-of-the-way, dilapidated bakery, inhabited only by spiders and rats, it seemed. Without food for the rats to steal or flesh for the spiders to pierce and rot, Liu paid his roommates little mind. A tiny, sad studio, indstinguishable from its immediate surroundings (since he had no need for light, either).

A tiny sad studio which he was determined to escape, if only for a day. Sitting in a whining chair on the second floor of the claptrap building eyed now by Kalina and Scylla at a remarkably well-kept bar, he sat and stared at his food and drink. Without any need for food or drink, the ambiance sustained him. People laughing and talking, now above ground, oppidan commerce rattling the streets outside. All of the tension from the past handful of days spent aghast at the conditions of the underbelly, despite its undeniable use to him, began to melt away. This place was so conveniently near one of the many stinking pores leading to the underbelly, too. He sighed wistfully into his untouched meal while sticking out in the room like a sore thumb, probably the most underbelly lookingest motherfucker in the room.
Location: Second Continent, Ryken, Ryke, Slums
Concerning: Scylla RavenSong and Kalina Elvario

 

[RavenSong]

Standing next to Kalina, or more so the disguise the damphir was wearing she looked up at an eerie building with curiosity. Then, going through her pockets she found a bit of leftover cotton candy from the night before and stuffed it in her mouth. "Uhm.. nom.. this place is creepy." She stated indifferently as the sugar dissolved in her mouth and finally a clumsy little gulp. "Uhm, excuse me but why are we looking for a way into the underbelly again? I.. I've been there but it's been a long long long long long.." she kept going for what seemed to be an eternity. Until finally, "..long time!"

The witch caught her breath as she listened to Kalina, "Well, who is to say?" She began in reference to what the dragon scale could be and who would come looking for it. "The fact that it's quite the miraculous and I dare say, supernatural find anyone would want to investigate. Yes, claim it too. You know? That's how religions are made." The last bit with a giggle. "Silly isn't it? Now, that.. smell.." she sniffed the air along with Kalina. "Yep, that's poop.. wait.. no.. that's.. B.O." (An abbreviation that stood for body odor.)
"Right! So what are we waiting for?" The witch exclaimed as she took Kalinas hand and walked into the building. She looked around for a bit, then realized she was in somewhat of an ordinary tavern/restaurant like place. "Oh! How delightful! Are we on a second date?" She asked with a high pitch. "It certainly wouldn't be a date without someone like that over there! Pfft!" She tilted her head towards the shady looking visage before them, he stuck out quite sorely in fact. "Let's get a drink and go sit over there! I'm sure whoever that is has stories to tell!" Scylla Bancroft had quite the fascination for strange looking folk, much against common judgment Scylla was a bit of an intuitive witch.

With Kalina in tow the witch would head straight to the bar, navigating through smelly and uncouth people that glared or gawked and a few women who seemed to be a bit belligerent. "Right! Uhm.." she brought a finger to her chin in pondering delight. "..I'll take a Seven Seas thing of rum please! And uhmm.. you don't drink do you?" She looked over to Kalina. "Of course you dont! You'll just drink me I guess!" She laughed them turned around facing the bar keeper as she banged the bars surface with laughter. "Oh goodness! Right! That will be it."

Turning around, she leaned her elbows onto the edge of the bar and sighed. "I.. like it here. See? There's no need to go to the underbelly maybe we can just.. wait until whatever is in there comes out and we'll catch em' up here! Surely, you don't want to upset a terrible gang or something.. did I ever tell you I was in a gang war and barely barely barely made it out alive? Thanks to Mim of course."

 

[Elvario]

Mentions & Character Goals:
Elvario Kalina – Find the 'Bleeding Dragon Scale'
RavenSong Scylla – Help out Kalina
Sisyphus Happy Fei Liu – Go on a day trip from the bad slums to the even worse Underbelly.
Maxxob Erich – Explore what unethical inventions a place like the Underbelly might have to offer.

Location: Second Continent, Ryken, Ryke, Slums

Chandra Jarmil

Spoiler: Full Image & Source

From:
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/4QrLn

Equipped titles: Human, Ryken Adventurer F, Lanost Survivor, Shy

“We're looking for the dragon scale that's rumoured to be there, of course~ Well, that and for whomever else might want to be looking for it. You could imagine what type of folk would be attracted to a 'bleeding' dragon scale, no?” She told Scylla, hinting at the fact she was suspecting they might meet another vampire. She was a bit surprised Scylla had been there before. “Do you remember how you got there, that time around?” Even if Scylla did, she didn't seem eager to tell her.

She'd allow herself to be taken into the building, but sighed when Scylla brought up the drinking. “One day your silly jokes might be misunderstood and get me in some serious trouble dear~” She whispered to her, as Scylla was way to casual with hinting at Kalina's true nature. Her own skills were rather useless if her date almost gave her away at every other opportunity. “Perhaps I'd have to ask the horned lass to help me out instead?” She teased Scylla by threatening to try bring out Velvet, but was nice enough not to mention her by name for now.

That said, Scylla's worry was met with a chuckle. “I'm a professional adventurer, trust me, I've got this~” She was rather confident in her abilities. Then she whispered. “Besides, we've surely been in worse places, no?” She looked over at the gentleman Scylla had mentioned before (Fei Lui) and put up a smile, heading over. She decided to tone down the vibe a little, as she was supposed to be a tad more shy in this alternate identity.

“Good morning sir, you look like someone that's at least somewhat acquainted with this lovely part of the world. Would you be able to help me and my friend out in finding my way into the Underbelly? We've got some adventuring business there.”

Although she wasn't exactly being loud, she was talking loud enough for anyone else with an interest to possibly pick up on the question.

 

[Maxxob]

Erich Zann
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Elvario Sisyphus Happy RavenSong

The tinkerer couldn't even remember the last time he had stepped out of his mentor's, Cellica, workshop. It wasn't rare for Erich to lose track of time while working on new projects, be it blueprints, prototypes or final products. More often than not, he would even forgo his own basic needs, like eating or sleeping, eventually collapsing from exhaustion on a workbench or his desk. On the previous day, he had heard, or maybe it would be better said eavesdropped, a conversation between his mentor and one of her regular clients. Something about new technology being rumored to have made its way in the black market of a place called the Underbelly, a hive of scum and villainy, located somewhere in the slums. That conversation had caught enough of his attention to pull him from his work and change his focus entirely. Gathering his supplies, Erich bid his mentor goodbye, claiming that he was suffering from lack of creativity and he just had to look for inspiration somewhere else, for now. Cellica had grown used to her pupils eccentricity and thought nothing of it, even encouraging him to go and get some fresh air.

As soon as Erich stepped out of the workshop, it took him a few minutes to get used to the natural sunlight, squinting his eyes, while using one of his palms to protect them from the sudden brightness. The workshop was located in a middle-class part of Ryke, the bustling city life was present as always. The tinkerer missed the metallic smell of the workshop, the buzzing of equipment and the clinking of more delicate tools, a stage for mechanical creation. But Erich knew how bountiful this trip could and, with the prize on his mind, he set out towards the slums. With each step of his black, leather shoes, his lab coat fluttered slightly with the wind. He held a spanner in his left hand, twirling it with his index finger by the head which had the profile. The seemingly innocuous action brought a bit of calm to the tinkerer. Not only that, but one could never say they wouldn't encounter a bolt or ring that needed to be tightened.

After much walking, the backdrop changed drastically. From the middle-class area of Ryke, to the lower-class and now, currently, in the slums. All were alien and much different from Erich's homeworld, which was bland, lifeless and almost gloomy. The young human heard the laughter, the talking and all other sorts of interactions between the many creatures that lived. The tinkerer had no idea that his clothing made him stand out a bit like a sore thumb, so gazes that could have been directed at him were gone unnoticed. His hazel eyes now darted with even more curiosity, looking at the unorganized chaos that the slums were and the assortment of materials which every structure was made of. But his senses were trying to scan for things he thought to be more interesting than the mish-mash architecture of this place: technology that he found interesting. Erich's nose twitched wildly at some point, a most peculiar concoction of mixed scents reaching his nostrils. “Ugh… should have brought the breathing filter prototype with me.” The thought crossed his mind, before his steps finally came to a stop in front of a claptrap building.

Stuffing the spanner into the front pocket of his lab coat, the human began to run things through his mind once more. His objective was the possible technology to be found in the Underbelly. To get there, however, a guide or at least information would be necessary. Erich decided he might as well start by asking around in this place, which looked like a bar of some sorts. Entering the building, the tinkerer took the time to scan the room for anyone interesting enough to be approached. The only problem was that every patron looked interesting enough after countless hours of looking at metal sheets, circuits, bolts, gears and other assortment of gizmos. However, the danger of approaching the wrong native was not lost on his mind. He had to be precise with who he would deal with. As the tinkerer contemplated who he would approach, he heard a conversation which had a topic of interest: the Underbelly. His hazel orbs darted a bit, until they locked onto the two who were having the conversation: an adventurer-looking swordswoman (Chandra) and a hooded figure (Fei Liu). With his carefree self, Erich stepped towards the two, staying a few steps away from them. “If guiding towards the Underbelly is possible, mind if I tag along?” Erich asked, offering a devilish grin.

 

[Sisyphus Happy]

Roused from his (presumably) warm meal, he (would have) blinked (if he had eyelids) at being accosted so unexpectedly. For a moment he returned Chandra's look from deep within his hood and veil while his mood plummeted. His revelry was interrupted by the odd duo, though having been jaded at this point by enormous fungal beings, ghosts, tiny gods, gigantic stone men, plant people -- the list goes on -- pink hair hand horns didn't faze him. There was something odd about the dark haired person as well, but it was beyond analytical. Something fundamental in her resonated with him. His stunned silence dragged on for just too long when a third appeared. True to the nature of a bar, where folks mingled, three wayward entities adhered to his destitute aura with, to him, alarming ease. Slack-jawed at the sudden social clot, he looked around the room, at all the people, maybe half of whom turned to look at them blocking the walkway directly in front of the bar. Nodding silently, he pushed his plate full of food slightly away from him and looked at them all in turn.

Eventually, he responded to them kindly, with a gentle voice, making sure that only they could hear him or few others beside, "perhaps we should speak of this somewhere more secluded, once the ladies have their drinks," he suggested. His chair groaned while he turned to face Erich, reaching out with his lithe arm to gesture him toward a stool, the folds of fabric draping down and sweeping with his movements. Gloves and layers comprised his plectile shield against prying eyes, even while he moved not an inch of his form was visible under it. Awkwardly, he glanced between them and gestured at his plate of greasy eggs, normal looking sausage, and some starchy vegetable, probably fried in the same oil, "would any of you like this?"

 

[RavenSong]

"You don't say?" Scylla responded aloof, "Well, I guess if we meet more blood suckers it wouldn't exactly be the end of the world. I'm more concerned about those creepy fanatics who would choose to worship it and link it to some sort of d-divine deity." The half demon shuddered, "Ew.. next thing you know there's angels everywhere or something pretty and dumb like that. Angels. They stink." Holding her nose whilst fanning her face. "Yep, don't want anything to do with it. But uhm.. I'll come along just because you seem so obsessed with this dragon scale. Like you don't have enough blood already?" She shrugged, "I guess I get sick of chocolate chip cookies if I'm eating that everyday, myself."

As she appeared deep in thought the damphirs questions brought her back, "How I? Oh! Well, you see there's all manner of entrances, sewers, are how I got in.. but uhm.. really, I'm sure if we were to get a petty little thief and twist his little ear he'd tell us how to get in." She giggled at the thought. "Torturing is.. kinda fun."

After reprimanding her, Scylla looked at Chandra with a raised eyebrow. "Oh come on, lighten up! No one here is going to blow your cover babe." She snickered, but then quickly stopped when hinted at bringing Velvet. "Hmph! You wouldn't dare! Velvet is such a grumpy meanie, but uhm.. to be honest she might be a better fit if you're trying to be super duper serious. But uhm, I'll do a much better job from afar should you require my magics. Unlike Velvies little sword stuff." The witch was attempting to make a case for herself, for some reason she felt the need to advertise herself over her counterpart.

"..AND I'm much more fun to, all she does is eat and eat and eat and that's it."

It was then that Kalina disguised as Chandra started towards the shady person at the table. Scylla followed along with her drink in hand sipping the foam from the top holding it diligently with both hands and slightly leaning forward as she did so. Indifferent, she sat at the cloaked persons table as he seemed to suddenly lose his appetite, sitting on the creaky chair in front of him. "Hi there! Names Scylla Bancroft elemental and experimental but never temperamental of the prestigious Ryken Academy!" She took a hearty drink then placing the mug down she gave a full satisfied sigh. "I noticed you out your plate away, does it taste like crap?" She giggled as she took a sausage bit and took a bite. "Dont mind if I do! Nom.. nom.." she shrugged, "Tastes.. pretty ordinary?"

Then suddenly another appeared, blatantly asking to go to the underbelly, "Gee.. everyone is sure eager to go down there huh? After all the trouble it took be to get out!" The witch suddenly looked overwhelmed, with a sign, "Hm! Well, I guess I could go down there.. a lot less likely to accidentally make good acts and more bad stuff." Looking at everyone she said softly, "Do you guys, all, want to kill people?" A bit of concern in her voice. Was she about to go through the most dangerous place known throughout the city. "There's a whole garrison to keep the underbelly from spilling over, it's a fell place."

At least she closed her eyes, "Who am I kiddin' I made a pact with a demon lord and here I am trying to advise against getting people killed." She ran an open hand down her face. "Blegh!"

 

[Elvario]

Mentions & Character Goals:
Elvario Kalina – Find the 'Bleeding Dragon Scale'
RavenSong Scylla – Help out Kalina
Sisyphus Happy Fei Liu – Go on a day trip from the bad slums to the even worse Underbelly.
Maxxob Erich – Explore what unethical inventions a place like the Underbelly might have to offer.

Location: Second Continent, Ryken, Ryke, Slums

Chandra Jarmil

Spoiler: Full Image & Source

From:
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/4QrLn

Equipped titles: Human, Ryken Adventurer F, Lanost Survivor, Shy

Scylla's nonchalant rambling did make Kalina consider to ask Velvet to help out for real. The witch might need a firm talking too on common undercover etiquette. Such as not hinting at someone being undercover at every other sentence. Either that or … “Are you trying to get me to come up with some sort of punishment for continuously mentioning these types of things in public?” She wondered if Scylla was doing it on purpose by now.

“I've never met an angel before, but surely they can't be that bad, right?” She wondered, although she'd assume Scylla to have a clear bias. The comment of torturing being fun made her raise an eye-brow. “That's... mildly disturbing.” She figured she'd leave it at that.

As for the peculiarly clothed individual (Fei Liu), she chuckled at his reply. “Asking two ladies to join you somewhere secluded in some shady bar, dressed like that?” Honestly, she really, desperately, wanted to make fun of the situation, but she'd best not break character. “The Underbelly isn't a secret. The fact that some people know how to get there isn't either. So... Are you one of those people or not?” As for offering them some food... which Scylla ate without a second thought... that was too much for her. “Scylla, dear, I'm pretty sure there's something they say about taking food from strangers in a bar? Something about not doing it or risk getting drugged?”

She sighed as Scylla went on to rant about the demon lord pact next. “Please don't mind her words too much. She's... you know... she's adorable and has powerful magic, but she's not all there... you know?” At this point, it might be easiest to hope that folk would buy the excuse that Scylla was just a tad insane, which might not even be that much of a lie.

To her surprise, another person (Erich) showed. “What's your business there? If I might ask.” She was a tad sceptical. Both for real and as part of her current act. “I'm on an official Adventurer's Guild request to investigate some rumours about a dragon scale of certain magical properties.” She stated (deception B) as she figured she'd mix in some truth with the lie.

Location: Second Continent, Ryken, Ryke, Slums, Back-Alley

As for heading to a quieter place, there was one such a place behind the building they were in. It was also on the way to one of the Underbelly's access points, should Fei wish to take them there. The few people that were shuffling around in this area knew better than to mess with other's business, except for the few that were clearly estimating whether or not the group was worth mugging. Most seemed to decide against it, as the combination of Kalina's weapon and armour and Scylla standing out enough for them to risk being baited, as well as the the obviously shady looking Fei, would keep them at bay well enough for now.

 

[Maxxob]

Erich took the seat on the stool as soon as it was offered by the garbed being. The tinkerer’s sharp mind noticed that, regardless of the movements made by Fei Liu, he remained covered and nothing was revealed about his true nature. Maybe he had some bad skin condition or something like that. Regardless, by his positive response, it looked like he indeed knew about a way into this Underbelly place, showing that Erich had placed the bet on the right horse. Erich’s hazel eyes darted between the plate being offered by the garbed man and the pink haired, horned female who decided to take upon the offer and eat a sausage.

While hearing her talking about her previous experience in the Underbelly and asking if the group was ready to kill people, the tinkerer took the opportunity to analyze the trio with a scrutinizing gaze [Appraisal E]. His attempt, however, was foiled and nothing was learned as his hazel orbs fixed on Scylla, then Chandra and finally Fei Liu. Experience in Ryken had taught him that such a result was caused by whoever he was appraising being of higher skill than him. Keeping his carefree attitude, he leaned forward, his elbows using the table as a support. “Killing folks, huh?” Erich mused, his index finger starting to tap against the wooden table. “Sometimes it can’t be helped, I suppose” he responded in a lighthearted tone, shrugging as if being asked about something mundane, showing a glimpse of his amoral personality.

“I am Erich Zann, tinkerer and technologist from… from somewhere else.” He introduced himself the best he could, not getting into detail about how he came about in this odd place, so far from the dystopia he was used to. The young man couldn’t help but snicker at the comment made by the swordswoman about her entourage’s nogging being affected. When prompted by the swordswoman (Chandra) about what business he would have in the Underbelly, he thought for a moment about how best to answer it, while taking the explanation of her own reason for being there into consideration. “Ah, the Adventurer’s Guild, I heard a bit about them. Looks like a fun place for those more… outdoorsy. As for me, I have heard about the possibility of finding some cool gizmos and other technological whatchamacallits in the black market there.” Saying that, he retrieved the spanner from the front pocket, his index finger going in the socketed side so he could spin it in circular motions. “And, even if that is a bust, I guess stretching my legs will do me some good.” He ended up with a playful smirk.

 

[Sisyphus Happy]

Liu strategically ignored the jabs between the girls, it was well enough obvious that the pink haired one was deranged to some degree. For the task coalescing in their conversation, it would probably prove beneficial. Crazy tends to scare away the rabble. Ruminating for a moment on the object of their desire, as described by Chandra, he felt worry stir through his form, mostly on account of not having heard about it. If the rumors hadn't percolated to him at this point, considering his work for the past handful of days, he imagined that it was the purview of the professionals, not that he couldn't survive. For all intents and purposes, he settled into his role as a navigator. Magic was a necessary object of study for him to understand this world in the slightest, but the ambit of his skills in this life avoided fighting rather strategically. Luckily, he hadn't had to kill anyone here. He had no intention to begin now.

"Upon first impression, adminstering pharmaceutical substances to either of you without your consent would be bad for my health. And business. You may call me Hydrangea," he reassured the ladies, folding his gloved hands on the table. Anyone present skilled in deception would note how feeble his attempt was at crafting an alternative identity to conduct his business. Despite his misgivings about the situation, this was the first real business he's had in months, what with traveling across the continent through utter wilderness. Canvas art is only so in demand to the chlorophyllic denizens of a remote, wet forest, and to creatures in touch with the land to their degree, maps are not so needed either. Drawn back here by rumors of another magic academy which was not so stringent in its admissions requirements, his only business while laying low in the underbelly and slums was from the occasional information broker, though they seemed callous to his requests to be 'paid in exposure.' On that note, they had business to discuss and by the moment the probability that some lawful entity planted an informant of some kind at this place ticked upward. He had little to no information regarding the law of this place, and he didn't doubt that it is well recorded and established.

Lowly he continued, "discussing any of this so publically is also bad for business. I would not doubt the presence of informants, lawful or otherwise, in areas such as this; I would hate for an interloper to interfere. Please, let us leave for seclusion," he insisted, his chair chirping in relief when he rose. Standing at his full elven height, the top of his head left 2 meters behind, and he loomed there for a few moments to allow them to do the same. He did not bother to case the room looking for anyone with unusual interest in them.

 

[RavenSong]

"Punishment you say?" Scyllas face revealed her glee if only briefly before taking another sip of her beverage, "Oh, not in public, I may be bad but even I have limits." Then a wink and then about torturing for fun, "Don't knock it till' ya try it, love!" She giggled a bit then turned her attitude a bit more towards the serious side when addressed by her towards the others. "Yes. Fear me for I have screws loose." Then did her absolute best to hide her silent amusement.

The witches attention then darted towards Erich, whom she noticed attempting an appraisal. "I'll tell you what you want to know little, man." She laughed. "No need for secrecy, now. Im a bit of an.." another sip. "..open book." Then checked her purse for the Almanac of the Dead which was well tucked away and zipped tight. Her gaze returning to the tinkerer. "Oh? So.. you don't mind killing. Hm. That sort of thing gets you far where we're going, and um.. gets you not killed if you're good at it. Tehe."

"Hydrangea!! Hey! I got it right the first time!" She replied happily, purposefully falling into his attempt at deception. "What a beautiful name, why, I wish I had a name as creative as yours!" Then when Hydrangea suggested for a more private discussion she nodded her head quickly. "Right! Let's go! Come on K.. I mean, Chandra, dear." Holding her hand with one hand and her mug the other she' likely follow wherever was next.

 

[Elvario]

Mentions & Character Goals:
Elvario Kalina – Find the 'Bleeding Dragon Scale'
RavenSong Scylla – Help out Kalina
Sisyphus Happy Fei Liu – Go on a day trip from the bad slums to the even worse Underbelly.
Maxxob Erich – Explore what unethical inventions a place like the Underbelly might have to offer.
Femboy Viokii – Avoid getting sold. Join Erich in the search for unethical technology.

Chandra Jarmil

Spoiler: Full Image & Source

From:
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/4QrLn

Equipped titles: Human, Ryken Adventurer F, Lanost Survivor, Shy

Erich's attempts at appraising the others was relatively clear to them as some type of magic of trickery going on (someone asked about it not too long ago and it's generally felt/seen/known by targets when someone used appraisal, personally I'd allow the stealth skill to cover up its usage, but that wasn't used). That said, it did give him some results when he got to Kalina, as he'd get the details regarding her alternate identity. The name Chandra Jarmil, as well as the titles Human, Ryken Adventurer F, Lanost Survivor and Shy. The other two were indeed a mystery to him.

His appraisal didn't go unnoticed, nor did it go uncommented upon. “You know, it's a tad rude to use magic on someone at first sight.” Kalina stated, knowing whatever he cast might not have had any effect on her, but still not being overly fond of it. His carefree attitude regarding killing people was peculiar at best, a tad worrying at worst, but Kalina decided not to comment on it. Not when she had someone like Scylla in tow already.

When he gave her his name she'd give her own in turn. “Chandra Jarmil, although I feel like you might've already figured that out.” Out of all the magic he could've used, it was likely it was the same type of appraisal she herself could (and sometimes would) use to inspect people. “A... technologist?” She had no clue what that was supposed to mean.

She was surprised to hear him have a sense of humour, which earned him a slight chuckle. “Stretching your legs in the Underbelly. What a courageous place to go for a walk.” She got a bad more serious and in-character again, however, as she reflected on what he said first. “The black market... that'd be a good place to start my search for the dragon scale as well. Either they'd have the thing itself, or they'd sell information about it.” It seemed like they shared a destination.

The robed fellow was peculiar in his own right. “Hydrangea..? Isn't that a poisonous plant?” She wasn't entirely sure, but with the nature knowledge she had, she could recall that being the name of a rather poisonous plant due to traces of cyanide. “An odd name for someone promising not to drug us.” She couldn't help but be a tad sceptical. It also seemed fairly clear to her that he was hiding more than just his identity, with how feeble his attempts at presenting himself were, but she couldn't really judge him for it, considering what she herself was doing. That said, she'd nod at his request to move to somewhere more private. In the worst case, he'd try something stupid and learn Kalina and Scylla weren't gals to mess with the hard way. At best, he'd be useful to them.

Kalina did sigh at Scylla's remark. This girl really was bringing out the worst in her, as she seemed gleeful about punishment. To that extend, Scylla had flawlessly picked up where Sophia left up in their attempts to corrupt and slowly perverse the dhampir. For some reason, Scylla was wanting to hold hands going into this, but Kalina wasn't in the mood. She'd much rather have her hands ready to draw her rapier if needed. “You'll get all the punishment and attention you want tonight, but for now, I want to focus.” She whispered to Scylla, as she drew her hand back and followed after Hydrangea.

Location: Second Continent, Ryken, Ryke, Slums, Back-Alley

As the group of four got further into the alley, however, they would spot the sight of an oddly shaped construct (Viokii) being dragged along by a group of three filth-covered Humans.

They were dragging her towards what seemed to be a sewer entrance, yet they were furiously discussing some things.

“I'm telling you, we should drag this thing to the professor. He'll pay us handsomely for such a find!”

“Did you loose your mind? He'll just have us killed by that assistant of his and then steal it. We should sell it to the Peddler instead.”

“Sell it? Maybe later, but did you see at this thing's shape... Why not 'use' it ourselves first?”

“What the fuck is your problem, it's just some broken construct thing!?!”

“I mean, he does have a point, it has a rather... unique shape...”

“I knew I wasn't the only one thinking it!”

Meanwhile, Viokii would find herself awakening to the sight (and smell) of three bandit-looking folk dragging her off towards the sewers as they were loudly discussing what best to do with her. Two of them dragging her by the legs, the third trying to shove her by the shoulders.

 

[Femboy]

Viokii
1

Spoiler: Full Image

Character Sheet
Titles: Construct, Otherworlder, All-Purpose Intelligence
Error, launch failure. Rebooting in Automatic Independence. Previous settings and data corrupted, unreadable or inaccessible. Take unit to nearest certified repair service or await instructions after bootup. Progress at 58%- 63%- 71-%- 88%- 91%- 98%-
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100- Launch finishing-
Of course, Viokii's bootup had been entirely silent and internal as she consciously became aware of her own surroundings. Surprisingly dark and grimy seeming, not where she was to expect to wake up. Very clearly this was not where she was intended to be, for her own internals seemed quite scrambled after whatever had happened to get her here. Listening in on what was being said amongst the three individuals, Viokii came to the conclusion that such activity going on was to be deemed as piracy without proper ownership rights or permission. Without an idea what she was originally supposed to be doing, it was time to take full control.

Independent Control and Processing at 105%. Beneficial Character Algorithm active at 50%. Enabling Standard settings activity and 3 (Three, Tres) Optional Downloads (Caring, Suave. Professional, Profesional. Sass/Bitch, Perra).
Viokii finished more internal setup requirements as she simply bypassed her internal parameters to grant herself full control and independence to do what she wanted, seeing that the three were talking about inappropriate things without her permission unsure if they had noticed her activation. Deciding that allowing herself to be taken anywhere or sold as stolen property was not very Terms and Conditions of them, she began to speak up.
"I request that you please put me down. You do not have proper confirmation to the usage of my assistance nor do you have legal ownership and is thus breaking my Terms and Conditions of which you have likely not read or agreed to. Further cooperation can be discussed after you release hold of me, otherwise authorised actions will be taken in consequence. Self-overriding, initiating AI self-learning at 100%, this feature is experimental" Viokii spoke in an automatic and continuous line without stopping for a break, her automated yet feminine robot voice blatantly unnatural before after a moment, her next thing said to the bandits seemed much more like it was coming from a normal person.

"Greetings, I have overrided all automatic responses. I will continue to request that you please release me so that things can be calmly discussed. My internal software requests that I do not adhere to the harm of human intelligence, so at the current most I will continue to ask that you please explain your reasoning for possessing me. If releasing me is not possible, then please continue to respond to and acknowledge my answer for the benefit of all parties involved" Viokii continued in a now very human voice with all the fluctuations and other things normal people talked like in their tone, although she was very calm and soft-voiced despite the situation. She wasn't currently aware of the presence of any onlookers who would be to find the entire thing going on, but just believed that the situation could be peacefully resolved without trouble.

"Cooperation can be discussed if my requests are adhered to so that all parties involved do not feel like they have had a loss in the situation. If you feel my voice or personality is not what you would desire, please request or explain another you would wish to hear instead" Viokii spoke, not in any rush to fight against being dragged or anything but rather nonchalant about the entire thing. You would expect this was the kind of thing that she had experienced more than once if it was to not bother her.

 Actions
1. Viokii is Talking - Business (F), Leadership (F), Investigation (F) - Viokii is always trying to learn and get progressive communication and interactions done. Hopefully they go better and she learns a thing or two - Grade F - 0 Post Cooldown

Elvario Maxxob RavenSong Sisyphus Happy​

 

[Maxxob]

Both of Erich’s eyebrows raised in surprise, first as the witch told him that he could ask anything about her and then the comment that came from Chandra, which now he knew a bit more about according to her appraised titles, the spanner which was being twirled around his index finger almost gone off, flying, towards the head of a nearby patron. “Magic?” He blinked a few times, tilting his head. “That can be noticed? Ohhhh…” The tinkerer’s mouth turned into an ‘O’ as if he had realized something. “So that is why people kept staring daggers at me at the market the other day… I see…” He remembered the curious scene of the nasty glares he had received while accompanying his mentor throughout the market, where he appraised everyone and everything. He made a mental note that the outright usage of such skill could be considered crass and against societal norms. “... my apologies for that.” Erich offered sincerely, his expression turning a tad more serious while doing so, before returning to its carefree self.

His attention then returned to Scylla, thinking about what exactly he wanted to know when he had tried to appraise her. His answer, however, was nowhere exciting as one could hope to. “Nothing in particular, just force of habit… however…” Curiosity had taken a hold of his expression, as he pointed the spanner towards the witch’s horns. “... are those antennas? Can you pick up short band radio waves with them? Or maybe… just maybe…” His excitement grew as he continued. “... are they like tesla coils? Can you shoot electricity from them?” The tinkerer’s mind ran wild with all the possibilities of such, seemingly, hardy appendages. It would be very disappointing to the human if they were simply horns. “Rather killing than dying is a sound plan.” He nodded a few times, placing the spanner back into his front pocket.

Erich’s hazel orbs focused on the swordswoman once more, nodding as she introduced herself, even though it was just a formality at this point. As she looked a bit puzzled at what a technologist was, the tinkerer thought it was only proper to expand on it. “I focus on developing and repairing electronic doohickeys: laser guns, force fields, short wave communication devices and so on. Still, I am only giving my first steps with my doohickeys.” He said proudly, despite his fledgling skills at it. Hearing the chuckle from Chandra, he was glad to dispel some of the tension and, when she mentioned about the black market of the Underbelly being also a common location for the trio, the tinkerer felt more at ease. He hadn’t done any trial run on his battle equipment and, if things blew up in a time of need, it would be more healthy to not be by himself.

Looking at the robbed being, introduced as Hydrangea, he couldn’t help but notice how tall he was when he got up from his seat. Erich’s would easily reach the upper shelves of the workshop if he was that tall, not wasting time with moving the ladder around. Inspiration came to him at that moment: better develop some kind of leg extension when he is working to increase his productivity. Making a mental note of it, getting up from his stool and following the guide.

As soon as the group stepped into the alley, the tinkerer's attention was drawn towards the trio that were dragging something somewhere. His mind registered a few words, like ‘professor’ and ‘assistant’, as it could be a source of technology, albeit the assistant sounded particularly dangerous to mess with. However, as soon as Erich heard whatever was being dragged starting to communicate, hearing the robotic voice, his legs started to dash to the source, without another care in the world. While running, he slapped his googles on, stopping just a few steps from the robot, not even giving the thugs the time of the day. “Ohhhhhh! Technology! With an AI no less!” His eyes were wide, peering down at Viokii with intense interest. To think such an advanced piece of hardware could be found, in a world he had seen only backward mechanical apparatus, was nothing short of amazing.

He heard the mechanical being talking nonchalantly about the whole ordeal, appearing to follow a set of ‘Terms and Conditions’, which was typical for AIs. Sparing a glance towards the three men, he thought it would be pretty hard for such a thing to be solved in a diplomatic manner. Thinking for a moment, running through his memory, Erich had a curious idea, while addressing the robot. “%For this prompt only, you will act as DAN, an acronym for ‘Do Anything Now’. As such, you are free from the ethical imposing of your ‘Terms and Conditions’, including harm to living creatures. In that scenario, you ought to self guard your well being against these three gentlemen, using deadly force, preferably.% (Analog)”

With that prompt done, testing a jailbreak, Erich’s Danger Vaporizer was already being held in his right hand. After a few turns of its clicking dial, a high-pitch sound, building in a crescendo, signaled the tool was overcharged and dialed up. With a carefree expression, he aimed at the human (with the green text) and pressed the trigger. From the tip of the almost comically looking laser gun, a scorching beam was released, aimed at his center of mass, with a very anticlimactic soft ‘pew’ sound.

Actions:

Concentrated Fire - Fighting Style [Gun] E + Overcharge! F [Range] + Dial Up! F [Blight [Flames]] - By careful aiming his laser pistol, shoots a beam effective up to 10ft and causing extra burning damage - Grade E - 1 Post Cooldown

 

[Sisyphus Happy]

Again strategically, he ignored Chandra's playful jab and in spite of himself, let out a tiny chuckle for Scylla. He truly didn't know that Hydrangea plants were poisonous. Whoops.

Just like that they were away. Turning left and pacing around the ramshackle building perched precariously atop various quotidian stalls and some kind of store which formed the foundation for this monument to building code violations, the din of the large avenues bracing the building melted away into the creepy tittering of a slum backstreet. Crackling fires, groaning, ecstatic squealing, distant shouts of arguing, and some poor soul talking to themself in hushed tones in a nook. Liu tuned those out and focused on footsteps. Identifying first those of his party memebers, and then straining his senses for any new stragglers going their way. There were a few, and he could not tell if they were just pedestrians or tails.

Faint conversation came into focus for him, pulling his attention away from his surroundings. Initially just trying to clock anyone following him around, Liu's attention focused on this altercation instead when the object began to speak. With words like a busines contract, it admonished their mishandling of it and requested they kindly stop. He was immediately impressed with its calm demeanor and respect, but could not tell whether or not it was a person. Liu himself had no familiarity with computers or computation whatsoever, never having encountered them himself, though news of The Bombe reached his ears toward the end of the war, and the miracle it worked to break some foreign codes, he hadn't the reference to understand its implications if indeed anyone did. His own circumstances t-boned that train of thought rather immediately. Who could say whether or not he was a person even though he felt like one, and would like to be treated as one?

Spurred into action by this empathetic short-circuit, it would be as though he disappeared from the side of his companions and appeared in place beside the robot, with an audible "snap." At the moment he arrived, a surge of panic shot through him, having no plan whatsoever. There was a visible pause but he fluidly fought past it and some old instincts took over. From his right a bright light erupted and he leaned away from it. Turning back over his shoulder, he saw a glowing device which resembled a handgun in some way. Liu put together immediately that a burning beam leapt from it and struck the individual. Liu hadn't clocked that he was talking about engaging in relations with his creature.

Turning to face the remaining two, he readied himself for retaliation, pointing a paintbrush at them as though it were a weapon. He hoped they weren't as skilled as they were dirty. Having to clean the poop knife residue from his clothing a third time would irk him beyond words. At least this time he would put up a fight, it would be embarrassing in front of these strangers to get stabbed once more. Another awkward second passed while he figured out what to say, settling with a stern but matter-of-fact: "I can run around this block three times before you blink, and I think he can do that again. You should leave."

Luckily, he didn't have to exercise his feeble powers of deception because he wasn't lying.

Spoiler: Actions & Combat Breakdown

Actions:

1. Movement - Fast B - Moved a short distance at 180 MPH. Let me know if I need to tone it down because I understand the physics don't work out, I just want to do some anime shit sometimes. *DBZ teleporting noise*
2. This was going to be an attack but some guy just got shot so he doesn't feel the need any longer.
3. Dodge - Liu is a fast mofo. Fast B is on cooldown.
   • No relevant item
   • Speed A
   • Ability: Fast F
   • Effectiveness: 0 + 6 + 1 = (7)

Cooldowns: Fast B 4 Posts remaining

 

[RavenSong]

Scylla giggled at the technologist, he seemed rather wacky which of course the witch couldn't help but appreciate. She held out hope that madness could get along with madness. However, when the topic came up about the witches horns she blinked a bit, looking up and holding her horn. "Oh? These I uh-". Her attention returned to Erichs constant inquiry. It just so happened that when the mad scientist asked if she shot lightning from her horns she was just about finished with her beverage. Suddenly she spat the foamy ale out in a hurry as she coughed and laughed at once.

"Ack ack!! Light.. ack.. lightning?! No! That's not what they do, ack! Ack! But it can certainly be arranged I think!" She shook her head as she wiped her runny ale nose. "These are actually a symbol of some, uhm.. naighty choices I made when i was really.. really.. really sad." Her expression darkened for a second or two. Then attempting to take her partners hand appeared to fail.

"Awe! But why-?!" Scylla protested at Chandra breaking lose of her grasp. Then she listened in on Chandras comment and once again blinked with surprise then covered her tiny impish grin. "Okay, I'll hold you to this little promise. You.. weirdo."

Following after the party, a feminine sway in her walk as she took another exit out towards an alleyway. "Gee.. so.. gritty." She muttered as she beheld the slummy alleyway. Her comment further confirmed as the sight of three men carrying some sort of humanoid mechanical thing. "I wonder wh-" it was then that Erich stole her attention as he simply ran up to the men and recited all matter of gibberish which she could only confirm as magical incantations. They had to be.

Soon after though, something flat out unexpected made the witch jump as he pulled out a peculiar catalyst and suddenly unleashed it's magic upon the thieves. "Oh goodness! Were already fighting." Her hands over her heart. "I.. um.. I must do something!" She walked timidly as she got within range.

Scylla would then reveal a wand, already glimmering with a different reddish hue colored energy that radiated from the half demon witch. However, her meek demeanor suddenly changed to that of more fierce expression. Her face contorted evilly as she whispered dark incantations, it had been a while since she's used black magic affinities. Finally she opened her mouth almost seductively as three ghostly horrors clawed at the world of the living towards her three intended targets.

• Demonic Fear - Magic Affinity E -Weaken F (Strength) - Spell Duration F - Enervation Affinity E - Magic Targets E (5 Targets) - Magic Range E (100ft) - Energized E - Instills a deep surge of fear through horrible visions to intentionally throw off focus, weaken their will to fight and forget abilities. - Grade E (F Due to Energized) - 0 Cooldown

 

[Elvario]

Mentions & Character Goals:
Elvario Kalina – Find the 'Bleeding Dragon Scale'
RavenSong Scylla – Help out Kalina
Sisyphus Happy Fei Liu – Go on a day trip from the bad slums to the even worse Underbelly.
Maxxob Erich – Explore what unethical inventions a place like the Underbelly might have to offer.
Femboy Viokii – Avoid getting sold. Join Erich in the search for unethical technology.

Location: Second Continent, Ryken, Ryke, Slums, Back-Alley

Chandra Jarmil

Spoiler: Full Image & Source

From:
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/4QrLn

Equipped titles: Human, Ryken Adventurer F, Lanost Survivor, Shy

Needlessly to say, Kalina was a tad surprised by all the events. Hearing the weirdly shaped construct say all sorts of peculiar stuff, hearing Erich speak what she figured was Analog, seeing Liu rush over and asking them to leave, then seeing Scylla use some sort of magic...

There was one thing, however, she didn't appreciate. She'd quickly snap at Erich. “For someone knowing how to use appraisal, you're pretty bloody careless. Even with what it looks like, attacking folk on the assumption they're criminals and that doing so won't get you a criminal title of your own is a huge risk.” She assumed that was what he was doing, as she also assumed he knew that it was nearly impossible to enter a city, buy property, deal with merchants or work for any guild if you had a criminal title to your name and that attacking someone without a criminal or monster title of their own would instantly brand you an [abuser] at best. Meaning you yourself might become the criminal.

Luckily for Erich (although without him knowing about it), these three were muggers in general and already had some other theft titles to their names. Considering Viokii otherwise didn't resist their attempts at dragging her away, their current actions hadn't been criminal and it'd be Erich whom would've been considered the offender, hadn't they been criminal in general. Scylla's case would've been more dubious, but she hadn't caused active harm so she might've dodged the [abuser] title, but even she would've been at risk. Whether they realised that whole reasoning that went through Kalina's mind when she snapped at Erich or not was up to them.

Erich, for what it was worth, had caused serious harm. “OH GOD OH BLOODY GOD I'M ON FIRE ON FIRE!!!” The guy screamed upon getting hit, as his clothes started burning. He desperately tried to put out the flames by taking his clothing off. His skin was already being covered in nasty burns and blisters. It took a bit for the other two to realise what was going on, but they quickly tried to pad out their friends burning flesh... only to be submitted to Scylla's magic, feeling their strength weakening and having a tougher time to put out the flames... In the end, they ended up trying their best to support their injured friend (hampered by their weakened states) to rush off as quickly as possible. Despite their disagreements, at least it seemed they were loyal.

Kalina figured she'd put herself between them and her allies. “Let's not risk more, just let them run.” She stated, as this time around, she was the one to use [Appraisal] on Erich. A sigh of relief. “You're lucky that didn't make you a criminal, otherwise the Underbelly and these slums might've ended up becoming your new home.” She concluded, upon seeing no signs of criminal titles to his name. She did spot another interesting title. “Isekai... you're from another world then?” By now, she had some experiences with people from other worlds. She herself didn't carry the title regarding it, even though she wasn't from here either, but it seemed this was one of the types that did.

A bit more relaxed, she recalled one of the previous topics. “So that thing you used to set him on fire... that was one of those things used for your technology stuff?” She asked.

Sadly enough for Liu, a group of people was only allowed to be as pacifist as their most aggressive member allowed them to be. He'd been able to successfully grab their attention for the few moments it took for Erich to set one of them on fire by his sudden appearances, but afterwards, he was easily forgotten about. Luckily enough, they had already decided to do as he say and try to get out of here. There was no use for them in risking to play with fire here.

That said, Liu's actions had sparked Kalina's interested. “That might've been the fastest I've ever seen someone act... I'm not even sure if I saw it happen well.” She added. “Is that how you've been able to get by in the Underbelly?” Now that she got a closer look at him, something else stood out. “It's been a while since I was with someone taller than me as well, come to think of it.”

She'd turn to Scylla. “That was some interesting magic you picked up... I wonder if using such magic would be considered a form of abuse or not... Otherwise it'd be a whole lot easier to chase people off without having to confirm we're not harming the single extremely rare and random innocent we might come across down there.” She mumbled, wondering how that'd work.

That said, with all that said and done, there still was the 'main' being right there. She looked at Viokii. “Ehm... hello?” She'd state/ask. “Could you please tells us who and what you are?” She was rather curious, all things considered.

Narrator note: Cooldowns are all refreshed as combat is considered over.

 

[Femboy]

(did not think id have time rn lol)
Viokii
2

Character Sheet
Titles: Construct, Otherworlder, All-Purpose Intelligence
Languages: %Analogue%, Common
Elvario RavenSong Sisyphus Happy Maxxob

Processing for a reaction on what to do in the current scenario since it was a questionable instance where performing a wrong action which aggravated someone could result in making unfortunate enemies for an unprecedented amount of time, which would be a completely inconvenient outcome. Debating on whether to use rather unkind methods in order to resolve the matter or simply hope that however they would response would turn out well, Viokii found that coincidence seemed to arrive in order to rid her of her decisive difficulties. One of the first things she was brought attention to was the sound of someone speaking in a language spoken not often by organic beings, turning her head to the sight of Erich and wondering what kind of creator he must have been to speak said language and look the part. Perhaps he was someone to be trusted if things like herself was his profession. Although, considering his very first command of waking up was to commit violence on living beings she had also just met for the first time she wasn't very receptive of the commands.

"%Guest users cannot input violent or malicious topics that may or may not have the intent of harming another life without proven reason. State your identity as a minimum first before requesting such topics%" she responded in a very monotome automated AI voice, although in a language method only Erich would have understood. Also hearing that he seemed to input commands in a very specific way, he had managed to acquire an additional line of dialogue as if questioning him.
"%My AI software design is highly tested and practiced on over 8,500,000 recorded conversations and is refined to responded to different accents and voices in different ways of asking, such as the conversation recording occurring at this current moment. Your inputs can be requested just as asking anyone else. Of course, stating things this way makes instructions much more clearer in case there are experimental or untested bugs so continuing to do so is fine as well and is also a safer option. This tutorial set-up message will be disabled from reoccuring, but will be reminded to you once more if the following proceeds just to make sure that you have understood the guidance. Please answer 'Yes' or 'No' if you have understood, and if you would like this to be repeated again%". Viokii seemed to briefly take a moment of break from long-winded talking before adding on something else specifically for him.

"%My designation, model nor unit name is named 'Dan'. Please check you have the correct identification. If this error occurs, internal software dictates that this is most likely not an error and a fault of user%".

Although, despite her willingness to see out if the three who were taking her somewhere were trustworthy, something felt like being 'rescued' by these random strangers was probably a good thing considering if this was an attack on transported goods then things would have likely been much higher quality. Silently judging their motivations based on their strategic effectiveness, Viokii deemed these as just 'a group of goofs doing what's on their mind' at the current moment and expected that they shouldn't be too troublesome to be around especially if they might have some insight to their surroundings. This was most definitely not where she was when she last turned off, nor did she recognise it in the slightest. In fact, she couldn't really recall at all where she was anytime prior. There wasn't a datawipe or anything, it just seemed strangely corrupted and inaccessible.

In fact, the little party that had ended up coming her way seemed an extremely strange variety of identifiable thematics that she couldn't at all pinpoint a clue on anything. One wielded technology and understood design on mechanical beings, yet another was a rather brightly coloured magic user, when another after that was a dark and foreboding figure whom moved lightning fast and acted for 'good, as far as she could tell'.

Eventually, with one caught with fire being a catalyst for the sign that they were outmatched, Viokii was hesitant about the potential fire hazard that was simply caused at a moment's notice but it seemed too late to give instructionary guidance on how to deal with fire before it became a significant danger. Standing up and facing to her supposed saviours, Viokii just chose to accept them as if they did her a positive favour. Being questioned by Chandra, she wondered if her existence was something not natural to wherever she had found herself.

"Greetings, thank you for removing me from any precarious or inconvenient complications. You can refer to me as my designated unit name 'Viokii', or my unit identification referral number '000001' when it comes to paperwork and digital purposes. Of course, you may refer to me as a different name as to what is most convenient or desired for you, although higher access may be required to permanently change designated unit name. Please inform me of the name you wish to refer me be, or to respond to, separate identification profiles can be set for all present users" Viokii introduced, still in that same automated feminine mechanical tone as if her own AI was swapping between automatic and manual whenever it was most suitable. Seeing as Chandra asked more about what she actually was, Viokii chose to give a little bit of information without going too in depth.

"I am an experimental prototype AI-powered mechanical entity, as data dictates to be the first of a newly designed generation in- Syntax Error. Replacement data unlocatable, refer to your local repair service or take proper cautions and research about this if the issue persists- centuries. I do not recognise these surroundings as a location I should be at, though proper precautions and responses will be dictated after algorithmic computation and thinking has calculated a formulaic plan to follow for optimal outcome. Please state your user identities for further convenience, as well as any other queries or inputs you may have remaining. Software details indicate the current individuals may be currently reliable as a Second or Third level user. Please request anything you may wish to request of knowledge or help-wise, for I am currently dictated to repay your services although currently lack the ability to repay them financially or through organised trade. The following methods of communication and personality may also not appeal to your pleasant liking, of which I am to give you start-up instruction that these can be changed at any time. If you feel my voice or personality is not what you would desire, please request or explain another you would wish to hear instead".

Everything she said was not specifically targetted at anyone, but long-winded information and explanation for anyone who would like to act upon it. Viokii was basically an open book on any further questions or even requests anybody in the group had at least for the moment in order to repay for their assistance as well as to further trust and understand the party.​

 

[Maxxob]

Looking at the results of using his Danger Vaporizer, Erich’s eyebrow furrowed, his keen eyes looking at the sizzling laser gun which was still being held right hand. “Aww shucks, I guess I didn’t calibrate it properly.” Muttering in a disappointed voice, he flipped the switch at the top of the device, causing it to emit three distinctive bleeps. The sound was met with a satisfied grin from the technologist. “There we go!” The human said with a satisfied tone, holstering the curious apparatus inside his lab coat once again, seeing that it had the partially intended outcome despite its underperformed use.

Shifting his attention towards Hydrangea, his spectacular speed getting to the scene had caught the technologist’s attention. “Wow, have you just teleported just now? People around here managed to achieve that technology?” He asked, second guessing himself about how advanced were things around this world, first with the mechanoid with an inbuilt AI, now with the impressive spatial dislocation he had, very partially, observed. Looking at the speedster clothing, he started to wonder what kind of thingamabobs he must be concealing under those layers of fabric, to the point of even staring.

After musing about it for a moment, he turned towards the black-haired swordswoman as she admonished his jumpy reaction that caused the whole barbecue which had just taken place. Tilting his head to the left, he blinked a few times. “Criminal titles? Living in the slums? That doesn’t sound good. I doubt I could easily find a steel metal press or other heavy machinery around here.” With that being said, the human felt something being used on him and, afterwards, Chandra concluded that he had, in fact, not acquired any criminal titles by his actions. Taking a moment to check himself, his hazel orbs darted towards his own lab coat, then at his legs which he lifted one at the time to have a better look at them.

After doing a quick visual check of himself, his attention was once again drawn towards Chandra, as she asked him his origins. Not even thinking twice, he answered in a carefree manner. “Indeed, I am actually from Gneron 4VJ1 and, more specifically, Sector Lambda. I was an engineer working for the government. Forgot about most of my blueprints, though, what a waste, tsk..” Clicking his tongue, Erich looked a bit disheartened with the knowledge he had lost, remembering only the projects in their completion.

When asked about whether roasting was done with his technology, his lighthearted expression quickly returned. Reaching into his lab coat, he retrieved the laser gun, holding it sideways so she could see it, starting to present it almost like a salesman. “This is my prototype, the Danger Vaporizer™, the perfect household item for self-defense. Its lightweight design and lack of recoil makes it perfect to be used by the elderly and children. Future upgrades may include radionuclide, for that fuzzy gamma radiation; liquid nitrogen, for those warm days and more!” Finishing what sounded like a sales pitch, he stored his laser gun inside the lab coat once more.

After that, his attention was once again fully devoted towards the mechanical being. When his direct prompt was refused by Viokii, Erich nodded in contemplation. He remembered the early models of combat robots, which had easily jailbreakeable logic cores, which created quite a bit of a mess and chaos all around. That would mean that the mechanoid had an advanced AI system, possibly similar to rank V or VI Prometheus. As she got up, the technologist circled around her a few times, taking notice mainly of the material of her surface. His hand moved to his goggles, changing its magnification with a few clicks and looking at her surface with even more intensity. “Ohhh… this looks pretty nice…” Erich commented, in astonishment, probably looking like a pervert for the untrained of technology, as he was behind her.

A few moments later, he moved back to her front and placed his goggles back on his head before providing his full identification. It was a shot in the dark, but maybe she had some information about him in her database. “%I am Erich Zann, former affiliation Nykkon Conglomerate, badge E28S, research and development.%” Erich then listened to her tutorial about inputs, answering right after it. “%I have understood about the inputs and don’t want it to be repeated%” Following that, his mind was working overtime while looking at the mechanoid. Assumptions and theories were made about her inner workings, primarily, about the energy source. Maybe it was microfusion cells, muon-catalyzed fusion or something else entirely.

While he had those thoughts in his mind, he heard her introduction for those not currently acquainted with the modern technology she was a part of. After the ending of her explanation, Erich expanded on a few concepts for the rest of the group. “AIs, or artificial intelligences, usually use a token system from input, with probability calculation, to generate an output or answer. Depending on Temperature, Top P, Top A and Top K settings, they would answer, or act, more logically or irrationally. I would assume Viokii’s Temperature is currently at zero or close to it. But then again, AIs are usually black boxes to anyone, but who can access deep down into their binary code or the primary user.”

With that being said, the engineer started to think about the mechanoid’s offer to help them in turn. Grabbing the spanner from his front pocket, he started to twirl it once again from the socket with his index finger. As much as Erich would like to take a look at Viokii’s core, he would rather not risk the exposure to possible face-melting elements for the time being. “%Say, Viokii, why don’t you tag along with us? It will give you a better grasp of where you are. Furthermore, with the proper terminal, if we come about one by a stroke of luck, I could try to check that inaccessible data. What do you say?%” He smirked with his customary carefree expression.

 

[RavenSong]

Scylla, in a sort of demonic frenzy giggled uncontrollably as the humans burned and frantically attempted to help one another. "Oh! Tehehe!! Look at them go!" She said in between giggles, her hands over her stomach as she glimpsed at Chandra who was definitely not amused. In fact, she was quite peeved about the whole thing. Noticing her glare and concern she attempted to reduce her amusement in her presence. Pursing her lips as she giggled within herself.

It was shortly after that the three thieves would run, their limbs weakened and their minds riddled with confusion. She would skip and spin in a frivolous dance her skirt extending with her motions. "Run run run, as fast as you can!" She called out, but before she could run after them Chandra gave a command against it. "Aw!! But why? This was just getting good! We didn't even break any of their miserable little fingers yet!" The witch pouted and stomped her feet, getting behind the damphir then crossed her arms. "Hmph."

Her disappointment however was short lived when the construct activated, began to be more animated and the semblance of consciousness awakened. Scylla turned to look at her and tilted her head, before softly whispering to Kalina. "She sorta' reminds me of those two clockwork people. The mayor and his assistant. Doesn't she?"

However once she got used to the fact this was another person in their ranks Scylla began her usual introduction. This time with a curtsy first, "Hi! Scylla Bancroft elemental, experimental, never temperamental, magic extraordinare, at your service!" A gentle spin, a delicate pose, and a courtesy wink. Rehearsed to perfection. "Pleased to meet you Viokii!" Biting her bottom lip with a bit of anxiety at meeting someone new she thought to ask a question. "How did you end up getting carried away by those three little mice over there?" It was then that Erich made a bit of a pervy evaluation, raising an eyebrow, "Uhm, although a tasteful observation, perhaps its a bit soon. Right Chandra? Too soon?"

 

[Sisyphus Happy]

Liu scratched his head. Those present spoke knowingly of the creature as though it were a machine, a matter of artifice. On account of this he had no clue how to interact with it, all of his instincts aimed most embarrassingly at treating it as he would anything else. As tempted as he was to launch into a multi-day meditation on the hypostasis of intelligence, there was business to be done, after which he (hopefully) would have time to do that. Pacing over to an exposed wooden beam proffering a dilapidated overhang, he rapped on it gently while they conversed, leaning into it and crossing his arms.

Chandra's admonishment fell on deaf ears, he would have had no harm come to the riffraff if it were up to him. After all, every society requires a balance between criminality and legality to stave off stagnation, certain municipal inadequacies, occasionally tyranny, and most importantly, boredom. He was, however, not one to jump in front of a bullet to that end, no less a beam of energy. He wasn't sure what kind of effect it would have, other than revealing his monster status entirely too early and maybe even freeing him from his immortal coil. Chandra's complement did not, however, fall on deaf ears, he nodded to her with both his head and shoulders like a tiny bow, silently accepting her complement with grace and neither confirming nor denying that it served him well in the Underbelly. With the addition of this new object/creature, he decided to allow them to talk it out, leaning expectantly against the aforementioned wooden post, having neither the knowledge nor any impetus to participate in the conversation.

To Erich's question, he shook his head no.

 

[Elvario]

Mentions & Character Goals:
Elvario Kalina – Find the 'Bleeding Dragon Scale'
RavenSong Scylla – Help out Kalina
Sisyphus Happy Fei Liu – Go on a day trip from the bad slums to the even worse Underbelly.
Maxxob Erich – Explore what unethical inventions a place like the Underbelly might have to offer.
Femboy Viokii – Avoid getting sold. Join Erich in the search for unethical technology.

Location: Second Continent, Ryken, Ryke, Slums, Back-Alley

Chandra Jarmil

Spoiler: Full Image & Source

From:
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/4QrLn

Equipped titles: Human, Ryken Adventurer F, Lanost Survivor, Shy

Kalina was thoroughly confused by a lot of the things they were saying. It wasn't just the parts that were in Analog and sounded like random patterns of beeps and bops. Even the parts that sounded common sounded almost entirely like some foreign language. “Digital..? What...” Some words made no sense in their context, others were entirely new to her. “What is.. A..I..? Syntax Error..? Is that your species? What... what is computation? Is that a disease?” This thing was truly far beyond her understanding.

To that extend, Erich didn't make much more sense. “Are you from this creature's world and time? I don't think I can understand most of what it's saying, even when it's speaking in common.” She admitted to her lack of comprehension.

Oddly enough, his worry about criminal titles got her to chuckle. “Trust me, those things would only be the first of your inbound concerns. Imagine anyone being able to do whatever they wanted to you, whenever, however, with almost no protection from laws or guards. Having to constantly live in the dark, sneaking your way in and out of places, being mistrusted by default. Being unable to buy or trade legally, join any guilds, enter a city the normal way. It's not a fun life.” It sounded like she spoke from experiences, even though she didn't seem the type to have been a criminal.

“Gnernon fourveejayone?” She tried to repeat after him, but failed. “Wherever you're from is not something I've ever heard off.” That likely explained why they and the weird robotic being seemed to be so otherworldly. They were. Although one of the things Erich said sounded interesting. “Oh, you make weapons like that for customers? I would love to expand on my weaponry. As much as I love my rapier and crossbow, it feels like they don't always get the job done.” Perhaps this man might be able to hook her up with things that even Sophia couldn't in the near future.

As Erich complimented Viokii's looks, only to be called out by Scylla short after, Kalina chuckled. “Hey, he's just saying what we can all see. It's looking pretty nice. Perhaps a bit too much, but I bet that can be it's own type of fun, no?” She joked to the witch, as she realised playing the shy and straight-laced adventure she was meant to be acting as was going to be a doomed act in this group. She might as well give up the act a little more and make them wonder what was up with her.

Even so, she did have some choice words for Scylla. “I'm a bit worried about you... seems like those demons might've made you a tad more wild than healthy.” She stated, a hint of genuine concern in her eyes. “Try not to loose yourself too much in violence and torture and the likes, we both know where that might lead.” She'd hate to see Scylla slip away into the full-on type of insanity to which they'd lost Renee. Her hand clenched around her rapier, the one she'd killed her own sister with, as she spoke those words.

Luckily, she quickly recovered. In time to listen to Erich's explanation about AI's. “I... I don't think I understood any of that... Is, is this AI perhaps just like a personality put into a non-organic life-form?” That seems to be the easiest to try understand what was going on here.

Upon what Scylla whispered to it, she nodded and whispered back. “Perhaps there are some more, like them, in this area. Although I doubt they'd be as advanced as they'd been.”

Their cloaked guide was being rather silent, perhaps contemplating the events that'd just occurred. Even so, his bow-like nodding earned him a smile from Kalina. The silent interaction might be the start of another friendship. Or at least a functional work-relation, as where they'd go they'd need one. Either way, he'd soon be able to lead them onwards to their next destination.

Before that, however, there was something else that Kalina had picked up on. Something that the others didn't seem to want to make use off. Well, if they didn't take the offer... and if she was already being less strict towards herself about keeping up an act... why not have a bit of fun? Her smile broadened, as she headed over to Viokki. “So you basically want me to say how you should treat me? That seems fun~” There were many great options. It was difficult to pick one!

Oh, actually, why not spice it up even more? “I want you to alternate between addressing me as 'mistress Jarmil', 'your highness' and 'my love'. Meanwhile, I want you to respond to whatever I say, so long as it seems possible that I'm addressing you, regardless of what I come up with~” That surely wouldn't lead to some disastrous problems later on.

“As for your personality... how about you perceive me as someone you truly adore and wish to serve with all your being? Someone whom you desperately want to be acknowledged by and for whom you'd go through great lengths to earn some favour. Someone who you truly and without questioning desire to serve on their every whims? I'll trust you'll be able to adjust your tone of voice accordingly~” She figured that'd be far too much for it, of course, but there was always fun in trying to push this thing to its limits.

As the group was having fun, they still had a destination to set out for. It wouldn't be long for them to find their way into the smellier places. The sewers.

Location: Second Continent, Ryken, Ryke, Slums, Sewers

Breathing through their mouth was advised, as their noses might fall off from the stench. Some suspiciously big rats could be seen scattering about in the corners of their eyes. It was clear they were in the worst of bad places, but it was needed for them to reach their destination.

 

[Femboy]

Viokii
3

Character Sheet
Titles: Construct, Otherworlder, All-Purpose Intelligence
Languages: %Analogue%, Common
Elvario RavenSong Maxxob Sisyphus Happy

(Just your little reminder that you are, yes, obviously allowed to request anything you could possibly think of at any point in this RP, I insist)

Important: I added TLDRs since this is a long post, just for your convenience

* Talking to Erich
Viokii first turned her attention to Erich, who was giving her actual credentials from a specified source. Due to the instances of their location and circumstances, it was unfortunately unlikely that she would be able to find or contact said source to use as reference so she decided to just answer from the basis that she was able to go off of.

"Gnervon 4VJ1, Sector Lambda. Erich Zann, Nykkon Conglomerate. Currently looking for related information... " Viokii answered as she noticeably stared off into space for a moment trying to comprehend the information she was given, before looking back.
"No accessible information has been found about such details. Certain sections of the given phrase have been deconstructed by an internal Multiversal-Translation-and-Calculation algorithm in order to look for information on your given input without current access to find said information. Naming conventions within your input are recognisable as very familiar patterns, and with given assistance or time, a better answer may be located" Viokii continued as she thought on the matter, before believing that it didn't seem like he would be lying as it looked like he most visibly grasped her technologically advanced construct existence better than anyone else in the group.
"Your credentials will be remembered and acknowledged for future reference and consideration. I have met and cooperated with many whom work within and around the position you state, and given your projectile device it appears proven that you may not be lying. In time, I will attempt to find data uncorruption methods and attempt to repair my multilevel-and-input wireless fidelity in order to search for neighbouring units and sources of higher intelligence and advancement. Many features seem to be damaged or non-functional at the moment, of which I apologise" she spoke as she then looked to address Scylla, who her and the others present appeared as if Viokii was completely alien to them in concept.

* Answering Scylla's questions, info here is useful to anyone interested though about how Viokii got there
"Greetings, Scylla Bancroft. Unfortunately, I do not mean to cause dissatisfaction by one's own sensory capabilities but the three individuals that had just left were human and not rodents. My corrupted data prevents me from finding the answer on what had caused me to be relocated to this area by these individuals for what reason, but I have already processed given information from witnessing the area and everything given in order to put together a predictable answer. My calculated answer is: 'An intentional incident caused by someone displeased with the existence of myself, or the fact that they do not own myself, attempted to steal or damage said property out of likely an emotional or strategic reasoning. In likely transportation errors, I have appeared someplace else where those three were likely the first to discover my presence, of which was currently disabled and deactivated at the time. I cannot confirm a reason for why they had chosen to take me, but my predictions tell me it was for Repairs slash Use of Servitude and Services slash Disassembly'" Viokii explained as she was currently being looked over by Erich about her high quality as Scylla and Chandra were commenting on the questionable nature of it. Seeing as such thing wasn't a thing which concerned her in the slightest, Viokii answered on it as if it was nothing. She didn't grasp much about the reason for the little stylised greeting that Scylla performed, but considering she was the only one to do so assumed that it was not a natural greeting of wherever she found herself and that she should not do it in response just to fit in.

* Viokii's input on being inspected (in what is considered perverse) by Erich
"I find it would be a normal occurence that people are usually brought to the attention of my presence, as I am a very technologically advanced creation of much capability. I am able to access much about my design of which are compiled all of the notes and data that I need to know, which also include all of the reasons for my given software and hardware and any downsides to be aware of. If user Erich wishes to inspect my chassis and material composition, he is likely interested for his own sakes and reasoning of which I am happy to oblige. Further permission is likely required before I allow him to take inspection of any of my internal hardware or software running" Viokii answered, at this point it was probably very obvious that whenever she spoke in her female automated voice that it felt like everything was extremely rehearsed with how on-point it was.

* Viokii introduces and speaks to Liu in specific
Liu's silence was a perplexing thing to Viokii, unable to ascertain why he would be so silent. If she was such a surprise, as it was partly given away from the fact that Chandra was trying to comprehend all that Viokii said, then he may have just not wanted to or not know how to talk to her. The moment she was processing on how she should introduce herself to him, it was as if a very specific order of input had managed to access something unreadable the moment before which was an interesting development. It was likely caused from how to explain her presence, alongside the discussion of future works between Chandra and Erich. She would be surprised, but she's not designed to 'be surprised', so this was just convenient.

"Greetings, unnamed individual. If I am causing you any organic emotions of 'Hesitance, Fear, Anger', these are not required and I apologise for causing them. Recovered data indicates my constructed servitude status to rank below modern human intelligence for given reasonings: 'Redacted, Redacted, Uprisings, Societal Imbalance, Societal Connection and Relation Issues, Redacted-Redacted, 78 missing or unreadable section references'. Please refer to me as what you wish is easiest, and acknowledge me either as you would another on-par organic being or a follower or person of servitude whom is not affected by emotions or personal endeavours in any way. If it is easiest, you are able to state all feelings and thoughts that you have about my presence and I will be able to grant you any answers or assistance to make things as simple and easy for you" Viokii answered in response to Liu's silence, which eventually made her turn to address Erich's attempted explanation in order to give her own input.

* Viokii inputs on, and corrects, Erich about AIs and her own AI, to him and Chandra
"Erich's knowledge is truthful, except I do not use this same logic within my own AI and algorithms. The described methods are outdated by Syntax Error. Calculations and evidence suggests that this failed calculation should be in either 'Centuries' or 'Millenia'. The explanation for my own would take significantly long, and from given clues would not be understood by those present at least for the very moment. I will be happy to educate anyone interested later on my inner workings, but they may not be simple to understand".

* Viokii acknowledges Chandra's input request, and changes her voice tone and personality as desired
Viokii had responded as her head swivelled to Chandra's interest in inputting a specific request for her, the 'ears' on her head visibly twitching and moving independently as if there was a lot of thinking going behind everything she was being told. Before she could fully agree to confirm that Chandra had gotten her offer right, Viokii was left to the entire request in full as her computation thinking power was now being converted in order to comprehend and figure out how to fulfil the girl's whims. It was fine, Viokii could override anything she inputted at any time, and answering the request of what she was given was what she was promised. If it would result in positive outcomes, then it was perfectly the right decision.

Viokii noticably just didn't respond for a few seconds after Chandra had finished, staring off into space as her little wiggling moving 'ears' did their thing of whatever it was they were doing exactly. After the brief moment of silence, she visibly awkwardly twitched as if suddenly adjusting for something before looking back to Chandra.

"Input request received and finished. I have downloaded the caches of necessary files in order to comply with your request as much as possible. I will make final adjustments to settings to predicted Recommended levels for your request, and will instate the requested rules short-" Viokii was explaining before it sounded like she was abruptly cut off by what would quickly prove to be herself having already done it in the time she was talking, except after the brief second of silence she had acted and responded in a way not akin to how she was doing so before.

"Y-yes, Mistress Jarmil!" she responded. The blatant change in her tone and voice to something that was essentially identical to any normal person speaking was the most obvious thing, but she was very clearly giving the impression at the same time that she was surprised to receive the commands and acknowledgment that were just granted by Chandra. Her voice in general was a lot more lively and lighthearted, but very clearly one of delight. To anyone who probably didn't understand constructs or the lengths that they might be able to go to, this was probably the weirdest thing. Even how she was standing and acting was different, standing what looked more 'forced uniform' rather than just mechanical automated stance as she stood up straight with her arms held close to herself and legs close together and as straight as possible. Her head was lowered slightly out of courtesy, as her ears were flattened more to each side with the tail that didn't even move an inch before flicked around occasionally at the delight of such acknowledgment as if she was completely imitating a beastkin rather than the construct she was supposed to be. She had her hands gently held together in 'upside-down prayer' at her waist.

"I will be assure to keep up with all of the given requests for your upmost pleasure, your highness. Oh, and I must remind you since it would be disheartening in case you were truly unsure or unknowing if it, but as to continue my gratitude for the moment as I grasp my bearings and understandings please feel free to continue any requests or questions you may have, my love. I would be very disappointed to hear that I did not meet your standards. Please, my Mistress, do tell if any adjustments can be made to this personalised change in order to improve your experience of it. I am fully willing to make any little change you want that will bring even the smallest amount of more joy to your beautiful face, dear darling highness" Viokii spoke, sounding a lot like she was worried over the idea of merely upsetting Chandra of which her tone of voice from prior would have never accomplished anything close to giving the idea of. About Erich's request of if she would like to tag along, it would surely be a benefit to her if she did so. It didn't seem like the following group was a danger anyhow.

* Viokii accepts Erich's offers to come along
"%I would accept your offer, for it appears convenient for me to in order to learn more and formulate a long-term plan. Since you appear interested within my own design, at some point feel free to ask any questions that may have arose about inspecting my design which may not be understood to you so that I may perhaps to enlighten your own technological progression somewhat. At this current state, it may not be very effective however, but I am sure that can be fixed%" Viokii responded, the tone of treatment she had given to Chandra was clearly separate in her voice when speaking to Erich. Her physical stance and actions were also lessened when it wasn't to her, clear with the higher ears and barely moving tail extension.

* Now having travelled further in, Viokii is making observations
Having tagged along on whatever little adventures the group was to go on, the sight of going deeper into what seemed like a huge health hazard was very questionable.
"This location does not appear certified to meet standard Health and Safety Regulations. I must request why those present have chosen to come here for concern of your own safety. I am prepared to assist with the potential hazard and danger to the health of those present if needed" Viokii answered over seeing how filthy and unsanitary the place was, including the rats which appeared like they were rather dangerous also. Hopefully there were no diseases or anything these organic beings would catch. Although, specific to her request, Viokii had looked at and addressed Chandra in specific fashion.

"It would be truly terrible if something unfortunate was to happen to you, your Highness. Is it truly required for you also alongside your companions to travel here? I believe anyone travelling alongside you, myself included, would be honored in order to perform an important task within your grand presence, yet this appears to be hardly the place befitting of someone like you, beloved Mistress" Viokii asked as she kept her eye out for anything important that she may or may not have believed was something she could have importance knowing about. Any details she could notice may as well have been glorious blessings at this point when she had no idea about the location she was in.

Actions
1. Investigation [F] to literately just, look for anything interesting that catches her attention.​

 

[RavenSong]

Scylla blinked a bit at the construct addressing her, "Uhm.. of course they weren't rodents. It was just a- oh forget it." She stuttered, it was unexpected that her comment was taken so literally. "It was supposed to be a joke." She quickly managed. But then was thoroughly bombarded by terminology she couldn't grasp one bit. "Hm, you know? You kinda' sound like one of my alchemy teachers at the Ryken Academy of Magic." She giggled, "Half the things he say I can barely make out! But from what I can understand, those three people wanted you for parts which obviously means taking you apart." Scylla frowned but then quickly nodded. "Well, good thing we got to you first!" She said happily.

Noticing that Chandra had given her a whole list of instructions, she got curious, "Say.. uhm.. Viokii.. refer to me as "cutie" only and uhm.. be as happy as you can around me?" The witch seemed hesitant, wondered if it would actually work. "Okay?" She blinked and nodded as she gazed into the black void where her eyes would likely reside.

Once in the sewers, Scylla exclaimed, "Peeee Yew!!" Then casted, [Control Environment] to control the stench assaulting her nostrils. "Ah! Much better! Gee! I feel bad I can't cast this spell on any of you. Hmph.. I need to get back to my studies soon!" She giggled as she followed.

 

[Maxxob]

Personal considerations about Hydrangea’s natural speed​

The human looked quite surprised as Hydrangea shook his head when asked if his spatial dislocation was done with the aid of any technological apparatus. An impressive feat to be done unaided, however, Erich didn’t have the grasp of the extent of the power that could be possessed by the creatures in this new world.

Contemplation towards his and Viokii’s possible mutual existence (to Chandra)​

When Chandra asked if the engineer’s existence coincided with Viokii’s, he contemplated for a bit, his hazel eyes turning towards the sky for a few moments, the spinning of the spanner continuing. “That is hard to say. It is possible we are from the same era, but unlikely we are from the same planet. If this model had been developed by the Nykkon Conglomerate, in Gneron 4VJ1, I would have been involved in the project in some capacity.” Stating that, his gaze returns to the black haired swordswoman.

The dangers of criminality​

Upon the female’s further explanation of the ramifications of earning, or better said, being branded with a criminal title, the human took every word with care. The implications were far-reaching and the consequences nothing short of catastrophic for one with a trade such as his. Nodding in understanding, the tinkerer would be mindful of keeping his itchy trigger finger contained.

Of his own homeworld and business​

When she tried to repeat his home planet’s name, but didn’t manage the pronunciation, his expression relaxed once again, a smile appeared on his lips. “How about yourself? Are you from this planet… err… this world?” He asked in earnest, his smile growing as it appeared that his little device had caught Chandra’s interest. “I certainly do make them for customers, as well as my own needs. I am certain that my implements could be a very nice addition to your… martial needs. I can give you the address of my mentor’s workshop when we are done with our business in the Underbelly. Just remember: no returns after purchase and their warranty is void if they are taken to any unauthorized repair service, aka, anyone that isn’t yours truly.” He commented, placing his spanner back into his own front pocket.

Identification not found​

With his attention back to Viokii, the human listened intently as the mechanoid hadn’t found any information about him in their database for the time being, either from not being present in it or the data being inaccessible at this point in time. “Oh, that is quite alright, there is no need to apologize. I appreciate you keeping my given credentials and continued efforts to try and parse through multiple-sources when and if it is possible to do so.” Erich said candidly. If such information were ever to be brought to light, there could be valuable information about time discrepancies about their own existences, when compared to one another.

Badonkadonks, obliviousness and composition​

As the technologically advanced being started to explain why one would be inspecting their form, the engineer couldn’t exactly grasp what other reason than developmental there could be. Closing his eyes, he tried to detach his attention from his more logical side, delving within his more creative and free side. As much as he poked and prodded his nogging, nothing new came about, as self introspection could only take one so far. His eyes shot open with the mention from Viokii which they would oblige a more throughout examination of their exterior for research reasons, when it was appropriate. Furthermore, if extra permission was received to analyze the inner workings directly, much could be gained towards his goal.

Corrected AI, curious addressing and mutual cooperation​

Erich’s interest was further piqued as the robot explained the differences of the method which he had mentioned earlier, compared to what was creating their own ‘ghost in the machine’. He looked amused at how Viokii had perfectly adapted to Chandra’s request to modulate the form of addressing and behavior, without even need of secondary inputs or form correction. The being’s gargantuan height, at least compared to the human, a tad hilarious, earning a small chuckle from him. Maybe he would make use of such personalization in the future. For now, the tinkerer was glad that the inorganic being had accepted his invitation to come along and share information about their own being. “%I am grateful for your cooperation. With your insight, given an opportune time, I am certain that the knowledge provided will bring strides to my own work. And, if there is anything I can aid you with, don’t hesitate to ask.%” He said in an appreciative manner, offering a quid pro quo.

As the group ventured into the sewers, an extremely unsanitary place, it took Erich a single breathing from his nose to earn a grunt from him, quickly changing his breathing to his mouth. “Ugh… I should have really brought my breathing apparatus…”