405 Ice Boots (1/2)

Normally if someone were to wake up to the sight of two demons lurking over their bed it would be a cause for concern, not so much in this case. Two small heads, topped with tiny horns, peeked at Nix from the side of the bed. A tail could be seen swaying back and forth over the shoulder of the closer one.

”Morning.” Sasi perched her chin on the edge of the bed, her curious eyes were full of mischief.

”I was supposed to say that!” Rabi hissed at his sister, his face looking downtrodden.

Sasi patted his shoulder in a gesture meant to console him.”Sorry, you can tell him about the ice on his feet.”

”Nix! Your legs and feet are completely enclosed in…” He trailed off, his lips curling in a snarl. ”Sasi! You did that on purpose!”

”Did what?” Sasi gave him an innocent look, causing her sibling to stomp out of the room. The Speaker for the House of Tempest hopped up on the bed and nudged the sleepy-eyed Nix. ”Why are your feet frozen?”

Nix shook his head, lack of sleep made his thoughts cloudy. He stared at his legs for a moment, letting the sight of their ice encasement register. ”Good question, they weren't like that when I went to bed.”

The fire mages hand glowed with flames and with a quick motion he freed his legs without lighting the covers on fire. He rolled out of bed, his yellow eyes continuing to focus on the ice. Last time something like this happened, it was a result of his curse. Was this another Khione attack?

A loud banging from the common area drew his attention. ”Nix! Hurry up and get ready! Rabi has brought you a breakfast tray.”

Sasi's head turned toward the doorway. ”We were going to eat downstairs!”

Rabi's laughter could be heard from the common area. ”Rabi has changed the plans!”

Sasi glared at the doorway for a moment before turning back to Nix. ”He did that on purpose!”

”Seems likely.” Nix agreed and started getting ready.

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0930 Colonial Virtual Reality Lab, St. Paul, Mn

Six Month Assignment: Glory Jones [Probationary DRP]

Name: Cadlyn Belle, ”Cadie”

Age: 24 [Level 125: Minimum level for Everspire]

Skillset: Shotguns (42), handguns (45), and melee combat (53).

Vocation: Freelance Caravan Guard

[Biography]

Cadie is from the Dhou province in Mid-Everspire. Her family are well-respected members of the Four Corner's Merchant Guild. From an early age she decided that the merchant life wasn't for her. When she was old enough, she started accompanying her family's caravans as a guard. She enjoyed the work and soon sought employment on the larger Caravans servicing all of Mid-Everspire.

Personality Traits: Strongwilled and Loyal.

Glory continued reading, there were a lot of details regarding her childhood and family. ”Is this a good one?”

Glory continued to read while Hara briefed her. There was even a picture of herself with her family. ”Oh. I'm cute!

Hara nodded in agreement. ”I'll give you the same advice that everyone receives from me. Immerse yourself before you attempt anything.”

”Right.” Glory read the guidebook a few times. Spend time with your NPC family, talk to your childhood friends, and get to know the area where your character was raised. ”The skillset is perfect. I assume Balto took my background into account?”

”It does to a certain extent. You must have said all the right things in your questionnaire.” Hara fixed her brown eyes on Glory. ”Be careful. I once had an assignment like this one.”

”You did? What happened?”

”I was killed. My first three assignments were all terminated when my character died.”

Glory frowned at the thought. ”Shit. I don't want that to happen to me. Any preventive measures?”

”Unlike player characters, DRPs [Deep Role-Players] operate without a safety net. ” Hara handed her the packet. ”Get your butt to the viewing room.”

Glory nodded. The viewing room was a collection of events from your assignment's life that could be watched and studied. Everything from your first love to the kid who beat you up behind the barn. In the next week, she needed to saturate herself with information. ”Cadie, 24 years old, caravan guard.”

Hara smiled and nodded. ”Concentrate on the four-corners. Those are the provinces of Dhou, Vespri, Lana, and Mocai. Your character isn't expected to have much knowledge outside of that.”

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0930 House of Tempest Training Yard Day Three