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Post by Nick Zixian on Jun 22, 2023 6:40:51 GMT -6
"Why thank you, that's very kind of your sister to do. After all, money isn't always easy to come by. I am pleased that I don't have to rush this." said Nick as his lips curved upward into a gentle smile. Pleased he didn't have to worry about money right now. The young teenage Red-Mage in training continued to listen to what Claire had to say to him. When she mentioned to not go for the big pay-outs on the job board, he'd nod in agreement saying "Good point... yeah, I shouldn't throw myself in a job that could possibly get me killed." Taking on big jobs that he wasn't ready for was the last thing he'd want to do, unless he was actually teamed up with someone. It'd be a rather big risk. After all, he only knew a few select spells, and that isn't going to be enough to take on anything bigger.
While listening to her speak about possible ways to earn money in this world, she mentioned the Dragonblades Guild and was rather surprised. After all, he himself was actually a part of the guild, or at least a recruit in-training. He then said to her "Surprisingly enough... I am part of that guild. I came across recently, and I am pretty much an member-in-training there for the moment, so I do technically have a roof over my head. I actually met a man that was part of the guild itself. His name Caius. Met him by the port. Though... the Inns do sound interesting as well just in case." He'd wait to see her response to his answer.
Post by Young Claire on Jul 31, 2023 16:20:06 GMT -6
Thinking of you, wherever you are I've returned from memories past, reborn anew
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Claire felt a sense of relief as well as mild awe when Nick smiled. He was a stronger person than her, given his circumstances right now. She doubted she could smile so genuinely if she were in his shoes. She'd be too filled with worry about Serah, which...sometimes she did still worry about her. That is, her Serah because while she had confidence that her life turned out...fine; could things change in her native timeline with her missing? One of the many unanswered questions and thus, a paradox of Zephon.
Thankfully for Nick, Claire was here with him or so she was still feeling. He took her advice quite smoothly, so when he surprised her with being a member-in-training for the Dragonblades? Claire's jaw dropped! Further, he even mentioned meeting Caius already. Claire's surprised look left a pregnant pause in the air. When she finally came out of it, there was a large sweat drop. "I can't believe Caius got to you first." she sounded defeated but it was only temporary. Nothing a quick shake of her head, followed by a lengthy sigh, wouldn't resolve. "Caius also helped me out when I first arrived. When I mentioned their Co-leader, I was referring to him." surprise was turning into mild embarrassment for now.
"Well, since you're a Dragonblade, even if in-training, you're pretty much covered. We can still head to the job board if you want to make some pocket money of course. Honestly? If you're looking to do any kind of job, better to go the Rest and do it through your guild instead. Also means you'd have a roof over your head, cheaper than staying at an Inn. Well, unless you want a change of pace..." now she felt really silly but it was washing over her steadily.
"...So, where to?" she'd leave their destination up to Nick.
word count: xxx ● Nick Zixian ● notes: Dragonblades pt. 1
Post by Nick Zixian on Jul 31, 2023 16:43:12 GMT -6
"Yeah, Caius did get to me first. It was quite interesting how I encountered him. It was a good couple of days ago or so, I think. He actually saved me from a big ocean creatures. It's nice that he also helped you out, before I came across him. He's a pretty nice guy from what I've seen of him so far." said Nick as he dusted off his hat a bit. Not wanting it to be covered in dust.
He then said to Claire, noticing how embarrassed she was after realizing that Caius got to him first and said to her "No need to worry about it, I think no matter what... someone was going to reach out for me first, and it could've been anyone. Fate is interesting like that, and so is this world I've found myself in. I think we are going to be pretty good friends."
When the teen was asked what he wanted to do now, he'd say "I'd say I wouldn't mind checking out the Job Board first before heading back to the Dragonblades Guild to report on the news of finding the university. They also may perhaps have some tasks for me that'd be good for those starting out as recruits."
Post by Young Claire on Oct 30, 2023 20:03:34 GMT -6
Thinking of you, wherever you are I've returned from memories past, reborn anew
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"He saved you from monsters too, huh?" Claire couldn't help but chuckle. "The monsters I encountered weren't so strong but I didn't now magic when I arrived, I was...defenseless." admitting this caused Claire to grip her left bicep. A lot of that experience could have been traumatizing had Caius not shown up. Instead, besides the shock, she was largely in awe. To that end, she owed Caius a lot and that was why she had great respect for him. Even if she did think of him more like an older brother, than a proper adult like her Mom!
Alas, despite being embrassed about essentially losing, Nick was right. Someone was bound to be first and fate had determined Claire and Nick would meet at this moment, for this particular purpose. University life would have much in store for them and the prospect of having a good friend, from another world no less, was a great feeling. "Well then, as good friends, let's head to the Job board. It's important to make whatever money you can, besides Dragon blade missions. Call it a rainy day fund." Claire states and it with everything settled for Nick's registration, she'd happily lead him outside and off campus once more.
"That reminds me, I should make some time to give you a tour of the campus. Well, you might get a small tour for orientation but I've learned some special spots~" given her mischievous ways, she was probably underselling her discoveries. Oh but they weren't all places that would get someone in trouble either! There were places good for studying or taking break, for example that really added to one's student life.
word count: xxx ● Nick Zixian ● notes: Dragonblades pt. 2
Post by Nick Zixian on Oct 30, 2023 21:23:48 GMT -6
"Yeah... the creatures in this world are quite something, I tell ya!" said Nick as he slightly adjusted his hat for a bit. As the young-man listened to Claire, he heard her mention that she was defenseless when she had arrived in this world. "It must've been tough getting to your feet in an unfamiliar place, I'm already going through that. There's still a lot for me to learn." He felt bad for her since not being able to truly defend yourself is a rather frightening thing to imagine, since one could easily be cut down by a hostile individual if they are unable to fight back.
It was onto the next part of the conversation: The Job Board. During this talk, the young lady had mentioned the Job Boards and that it'd be a good way to make money aside from taking jobs from the guild. The red-mage-in-training didn't mind having some rainy day money, which can come in handy if work is hard to find with the guild. Which may be likely. He'd say to her "Sure, I wouldn't mind checking out the Job Board to see what that is like. Also... that tour of the campus doesn't sound too bad either. It'd be neat to know every single room. I'd hate to get lost after all" as he chuckled to himself.
He went along with Claire to see this board of jobs that she was speaking about. Maybe he could find a simple one to work with, especially a task that wouldn't involve the risk of potential death. Nick didn't want to get seriously injured to the point where he ended up dying on the job. Delivering stuff probably didn't sound bad for a first job.
Post by Young Claire on Jan 26, 2024 7:24:41 GMT -6
Thinking of you, wherever you are I've returned from memories past, reborn anew
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"Honestly, the best part of the initial classes is learning about these monsters and their weaknesses. Better to learn that in the classroom, ahead of your guild missions. The locals here have a bit of advantage when it comes to wild life, monsters and local history. Fortunately, we can close the gap~" Claire doesn't miss a beat, her mind going towards the monsters she encountered back at that cabin on the outskirts of Provo.
Admittedly, going through this unfamiliar place, defenseless or not, was much easier with her family here. She had her little Big sister, which was more of a shock than the monsters. Then she had...her other self, the reminder of what her life would become had she got the chance to follow through after meeting her Mother for what she felt might be the last time. As fun as it was to have a twin of sorts, Claire didn't forget how and why it ended up this way. There had to be something more to this, yet she hadn't pieced it together beyond a chance to be herself. "So long as you treat this like an adventure, you'll adjust to it at your own pace. You've also got help, way more than you realize."
With her timing, the two came upon the job board and the bustle that came with it. The adventuring culture, particularly of those who weren't mercantile leaning in Torensten; was a sight to behold! There were numerous pinned parchments on the job board, detailing various odd jobs. Claire was looking with a relatively calm gaze, until she found the section of the board she wanted to present to Nick.
"This section here is suitable for younger folk. These jobs focus on helping those around Torensten. You'll meet plenty of the locals, learn their stories and do a good thing for those in need, particularly the elderly. They pay surprisingly well too." Claire explains before gesturing to the section in particularly, all the way on the right side. There was a header for inter-Kingdom and outer-Kingdom, to further help break up the location and populace.
"You should start with jobs closer to the University and it's surrounding area. Then as you feel...adventurous, work your way out to the outskirts. Oh also, I'd advise your first outskirts jobs be with the Dragonblades. Honestly, I wouldn't mind seeing the rest of the guild in action at some point."
word count: xxx ● Nick Zixian ● notes: Dragonblades pt. 3
Post by Nick Zixian on Jan 26, 2024 8:19:16 GMT -6
"That actually sounds good, being able to learn the weaknesses of certain monsters will certainly come in handy. I look forward to my classes when the time comes. Perhaps I'll also look to the locals on gathering information on any wild creatures, if it comes to need." Nick said in an eager tone. This young teenager was going to certainly have quite a time learning about the creatures of this world, for he had yet to see all of them. Except for that big ocean creature he saw before.
Nick listened to Claire speak to him, mentioning to him that he'd able to adjust to it all his own pace, just as long as he treated this as his own little adventure. She also told him that he had more help that he actually realized, which was nice to know since he was going to need all the help he could get. He nodded in response as he said "I don't think I'd mind treating this as a little adventure, it may as well be the next chapter in my life."
The young man followed Claire, whom lead him to a wooden board that had an assortment of jobs for people to do it. They were all written down a parchment and displayed for all to see. When the lady directed his attention to the section that had important tasks for younger people to perform, he made sure to pay attention to the words that she spoke. After she finished, he'd say to her "Good idea, definitely wise to start out small, and expand outwards after I gain a little more experience. Maybe one day you shall see the Dragonblades Guild in action. Thanks for introducing me to the university, and for showing me around!"
Post by Young Claire on Feb 29, 2024 22:23:53 GMT -6
Thinking of you, wherever you are I've returned from memories past, reborn anew
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When Nick mentioned this may as well be the next chapter in his life, those words strongly resonated with Claire. For she very much viewed her arrival and the time in Zephon to date, as her own next chapter. Completely different from the bit of planning and tragic inevitability that she was mentally preparing for back in her home world. Her sisters were rather wary of Gods but Claire was happy to thank whichever God or Goddess brought her to Zephon.
With Nick taking things in stride, their conversation continued and she found herself feeling a sense of ease. "To tell you the truth, I've at least seen Mr. Caius in action. It's the rest of the Dragon blades I'd like to see in action, yourself included!" Who knows, maybe she herself would become one someday~? Though, it didn't seem likely, for whilst she had the rare privilege of knowing how she'd turn out in the future. Present Claire didn't have the same inclinations as the one Serah went on to grow up with. Destiny was changed, likely by way of divine meddling. All it took was bringing her to a different world at a critical moment in her life.
Now she embraced the spontaneity life brought and after she had pointed out the board and some suitable jobs, she moved her right hand at random to grab one. In a graceful motion, she proceeded to hand it to Nick. "Try this one out." As for what destiny had in store:
Dear Prospective Adventurer,
I'm in need of a courier of sorts, to deliver various goods across town from the market. Amateurs welcome and the pay will be worth it. Please, help an old man out, eh?
Sincerely, Mr. Lawrence
"So, how's it look? I honestly haven't done one of these for myself yet. I've been...focused on my studies. No time like the present to try." that and she felt keeping Nick company until he was confident in this new life routine wasn't a bad idea. She herself had family already in this world, including her "twin" to rely on. That wasn't the case for Nick, so she had to pay it forward for her fellow Outlander.
word count: xxx ● Nick Zixian ● notes: Dragonblades pt. 3
Post by Nick Zixian on Apr 26, 2024 14:50:26 GMT -6
Nick would listen to Clair respond to him, and was quite surprised to hear that she had actually seen Caius in action themselves. This included how she wanted to see the rest of them of action as well, including himself. He nodded and chuckled to himself a bit.
"Well... I think it might be a bit before I see some serious action. It'll probably do me some good to not rush towards danger off the bat." said Nick as he watched the young lady grab something from the wooden job board. It appeared to be a note on a small square of paper. This sheet of paper had intrigued him. "Oh? What is this?"
The young teenager took the note from Claire and read it over, it seems that someone by the name of Mr. Lawrence was looking for a courier that would be able to deliver goods across from town. He thought it over for a moment and said "I think this is a pretty good job to start with, wouldn't mind delivering items as long as I know where to go. I'll certainly have to get used to living here. Especially, if I am to know where everything is." as he decided to hold onto it for the time being.
