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Post by Norris Laroche on Dec 11, 2019 5:41:26 GMT
It was quiet in the library, as it should be. Towering bookshelves loomed overhead, lined up in two long rows that went down the span of the large building. The beautiful thing about living in the capital of Vantalux, with all of its resources, was that the public facilities were excellent. You couldn’t find a selection of literature like this down in the Wharf or Fumehat anyhow.
Between all these tomes sat a strikingly attractive young man, seated at a table as he poured over one text in particular with a vibrant green cover. His name was Norris, and he had long, platinum blonde hair that seemed surprisingly well kept for a boy his age- especially considering he wasn’t nobility or someone with an excessive amount of money. It was styled towards the front so that it scaled upwards towards the ceiling, making him appear a little bit taller than he actually was. He was wearing a simple black, long sleeve shirt with a pair of jeans and combat boots- his gloves currently inside the satchel around his waist and his light blue jacket hung along the backside of his chair.
The text that had caught the Operative’s attention was one that he felt could be useful for his future missions- or at the very least prove an interesting read. It was about the various types of herbs and plants that could be found inside the city and along its outskirts. Some of them could be used for medicinal purposes, others were edible and could be used as nourishment, and others still, when prepared properly, could be used as poisons- all things that could prove useful in a pinch.
Norris’ believed that you could never be too prepared for anything, and furthermore that learning and gaining knowledge led to greater potential and by association greater opportunities. If he were to achieve his goal of becoming rich and live in the lap of luxury despite his humble background, he needed to get his hands on every resource he could to help further himself amongst this mysterious group of Operatives and this ‘Spire’ that his mentor had told him about. The few small tasks that he had completed thus far paid surprisingly well, and he figured that if he earned himself a good reputation and moved up in the ranks that the amount of cash flowing in would steadily get higher and higher.
So to that end he was in the library, pouring over this rather interesting text, with another small stack of books on the table ready for him to move on to after he finishes this one.
Post by Kiyoko Miyamoto on Dec 17, 2019 20:08:00 GMT
"So many books.."
Kiyoko muttered to herself upon entering the library. For people who often passed through here and the other facilities in Vantalux, this was nothing out of the ordinary, but for Kiyoko, it was astounding how beautiful such a place could be. Her life had been restricted to the confines of her family's home and bathhouse and rarely when she did leave, for errands, she never ventured far. She had seen libraries before of course, but nothing of this magnitude before. In fact, most of the buildings and facilities available to the immediate public were architectural masterpieces compared to those in the Wharf where she grew up.
Kiyoko couldn't stare up and gaze at the wonder of the library for long though, after all, she had business here and that started with trying to find the specific aisle and section for books detailing advanced medical aid and procedures. After browsing the shelves for quite a bit of time, Kiyoko became impatient. She had no idea where to look and the system the library used was unfamiliar to her and incredibly confusing. Perhaps..
Out of the corner of her eye, the lone girl spotted a boy sitting by himself at a nearby table with a pile of books. Both the stack and the particular book he was reading were on topics that would fit right under the medicine section. A little frustrated and a little desperate too, Kiyoko figured it was better to ask and get a quick answer than to mess around for an hour with no result.
Right after putting the book she was checking out in its proper place, Kiyoko walked over to the other side of the table from where the boy was sat. She herself was a particularly odd sight to behold. Her impossibly tied up hair and her garments suggested a traditional shrine girl, but at the same time she was wearing dark brown gakuran jacket with the Hunter's insignia stitched onto the left shoulder and placed on her back was a katana sheath with said katana inside, the sheath itself being held against being by ribbons that circled around her waist.
"Hey, do you know where the medical section is? I can't find any of the.. uh.." She paused for a second, awkwardly staring at the boy's face. She had only seen his back from her previous from this position, but now that she was standing across him and actually able to see him properly, she regretted her rash decision to interrupt his reading. He was remarkably handsome and his outfit wasn't typical clothing for civilians. Given this information, Kiyoko quickly came to the conclusion that this person was the son of somebody important, perhaps a noble...
Which meant someone like her had no business bothering a guy like him, especially for such a menial task. Sweat drops rolled down her slightly redder face, making it obvious that she was a little embarrassed. Kiyoko offered an awkward smile, bowing to the boy "Excuse me, I'm terribly sorry for bothering you. I t-thought you were somebody else that.. I uh.. knew. Really sorry about that, my mistake." Hoping to avoid any more trouble, she quickly walked off, telling herself off in her head for being so stupid. Maybe it was better if she just figured out where the medicinal books were herself. If she taught herself the system now instead of relying on somebody else, it would do her a lot of good in the future when she decided to return to the library.
Post by Norris Laroche on Dec 18, 2019 19:44:18 GMT
Norris found himself interrupted by a young lady who looked to be his age asking him a question. ”I would be happy-” he started before she suddenly bowed, apologizing to him before darting off towards the wrong direction. He could’ve just let things go then and there- a cute girl got nervous around him and left, no big deal- but there were too many interesting things about this woman. Her jacket with the Hunter insignia, her peculiar kimono and ribbons underneath, and most of all the strange blade strapped to her backside. Yes, whoever this shy young lass was, she was too interesting to let slip away.
Hurrying out of his chair, Norris tucked the book he was currently reading underneath his left arm, using his right hand to sling his jacket over his right shoulder as he chased after her- leaving the rest of his book stack on the table for someone else to deal with. He’d place his free hand on her shoulder softly, attempting to stop her. ”Wait, you’re going the wrong direction” he said, chuckling.
He’d remove his hand from her shoulder, running it through the front of his styled hair in a sort of flourish before flashing her a smile and locking eyes. ”The name’s Norris, and it’s a pleasure to meet a lovely young lady such as yourself. Please, won’t you tell me your name?” he asked, attempting to lead her towards the right area as they spoke. ”The library here is quite well stocked, I’m sure you’ll be able to find whatever you’re looking for. They’ve got stuff on herbs in all the major cities, various surgical techniques- I think there’s even an encyclopedia of stuff that Hunters have found in the Outlands” he said, his eyes glancing back towards her again at that last bit. He wasn’t sure if the girl’s jacket meant that she was a Hunter herself or if it was just a memento from her family- but he wanted to find out. It never hurt to have connections, after all.
”Tell me, have you ever been to the Outlands before? I’ve heard there’s all sorts of strange wildlife out there. I would love to go sometime, but alas it’s not fit for normal people such as myself I suppose” he said with a feigned sigh, waving his free hand in the air dismissively. It was safer to play himself off as an average Joe than let this girl know anything personal- especially considering his line of work.
Post by Kiyoko Miyamoto on Jan 16, 2020 20:40:34 GMT
"Oh s-sorry." Kiyoko stopped walking and turned to the boy who stopped from heading towards the wrong shelves. Before she could say anything else, he introduced himself and then quickly asked for her name in return.
"Right, Miyamoto Kiyoko, at your service." Kiyoko answered, promptly bowing with a coy smile. "Sorry, I didn't really want to bother you."
Norris, as the boy called himself, started walking and she quickly assumed that he was taking to the correct location and followed him from behind, closely. "Oh wow, they really do have everything here if that's the case, although I think I'm gonna limit the number of books I take out to just a few so I don't forget to bring them back." She said, talking mostly to herself. "I really only need books on surgical techniques, anyway."
"The Outlands?" She asked, a perplexed look on her face. Confused, the girl took a few extra seconds to process his words. "Oh, you mean the barrens?" She proposed, giggling slightly. "Sorry, I've never heard anyone refer to them as the outlands where I'm from, usually, people call them the barrens or the wilds." Kiyoko bowed in apology once more. "Sorry, I'm not laughing at you, that just caught me off guard. Uh.. unfortunately, or fortunately depending on how you look at it, I've never been to the barr- ah, I mean the outlands."
She too had heard stories, but no, even now that she was a hunter, she still hadn't ventured past the walls. "I plan to though. Go out there, I mean, that's what I'm planning to do. Technically, I am a hunter now, but I don't think, at least in my current state, I should venture out just yet." Kiyoko added, clarifying her position. "I'd like to learn how to fight and at least take care of myself and others when I'm out there. I imagine the wildlife is quite lovely out there though.." Kiyoko's eyes drifted upwards as she said that, a wistful smile on her face.
Shaking her head, she dispelled the wishful thoughts from her head and made eye contact with the boy once more. "Ah sorry, didn't mean to go on a tangent... Not to be rude, but it's quite nice to talk to someone from nobility who's so friendly, they don't give anyone the time of day. I mean.. I don't mean to generalize, it's just uh. nice. Yes." Kiyoko nodded, smiling. Not only that, he also was rather cute and nice to look at, although in her opinion, it was in her best interest to keep silly comments like that to herself.
"Hey, do you know where the medical section is? I can't find any of the.. uh.." She paused for a second, awkwardly staring at the boy's face. She had only seen his back from her previous from this position, but now that she was standing across him and actually able to see him properly, she regretted her rash decision to interrupt his reading. He was remarkably handsome and his outfit wasn't typical clothing for civilians. Given this information, Kiyoko quickly came to the conclusion that this person was the son of somebody important, perhaps a noble...