516 Vasai Virtual (1/2)
”Nix,” Shae's familiar and comforting voice whispered to him.
”Hmm?” Nix opened one eye, a fairly strange event since he shouldn't have eyelids while in bone form. ”Problem?”
Shae's red hair fell against his face; the open tent flap let in just enough light for Nix to see that they were alone. Fey, Pon, and Duran had taken up the other cots, but they must have left during the early morning. ”Can't you hear everyone talking? The entire camp woke up in human form.”
Nix turned on one side and propped his head up on one elbow. ”You doing okay?”
”I'm fine; guess we won't try Trinity flames again for a while.”
Nix smiled slightly and nodded in agreement. ”Leave the crazy explosive stuff to me.”
”Remember the message yesterday? About Inferno being awarded the [Undead] form?”
”I remember.” Nix used his hud to view his character sheet. ”We reverted back to natural forms until after the first time we use it?”
Shae nodded. ”That seems to be the general consensus. We are still limited to our undead abilities.”
Nix sat up slowly and swung his bare feet over the side of the small cot. ”We'd march right through them if we had our full abilities. Anyways.. suppose I have to get up. Shae?” The Salamander's warm brown eyes seemed to be looking through him.
[Bone Fortress Message: Players Only]
Because of the Bone Fortress Seed World's constant stress, all players are required to take a 24-hour break. NPCs will remain in place and will not notice the passing of time. You may make use of Colonial's Virtuna or use whatever virtual service you subscribe to. Logging you off in 15 seconds.
/Logging Off: Colonial: Nix
Nix found himself in the white virtual room, similar to the one that he originally made his character in.
[User: Henry Jones]
Please choose from the available options.
[Vasai Virtual] [Virtuna]
”Vasai Virtual, please, send Pon and Semmi an invitation to join me.”
Understood, accessing your Colonial Friend's list, two invitations have been sent.
[Logging you into Vasai Virtual]
Please choose from the available options. More options are available with reservations made 30-days in advance.
[Mountain Retreat: Vale: Winter/Summer]
[Beach Retreat: Southern California]
[Lake Cabin: Michigan: Upper Pennisula]
[Desert Villa: Chalupa, AZ]
”Hmm... Lake Cabin it is.” Nix selected the option, and an instant later, the white room vanished around him.
The cabin was nestled comfortably in a thickly wooded area within a hundred feet of the lake. The deck was adorned with a brick fire pit and several comfortable looking chairs.
[Pon has accepted your invitation]
[Semmi has accepted your invitation]
[Sahara Obrien has sent your a query]
”The hell is this?” Pon's Texas accent was much more noticeable than normal. ”Vasai Virtual? This is top-end shit.” He wore cut-off blue jeans with ugly sandals and a tank top that said, 'I heart beer.' Mirror sunglasses rested on top of his thick head of brown hair.
”Eloquent as usual, Pon.” Next to him, the petite blonde greeted Nix with a hug; she was barefoot and wore a knee-length yellow sundress that showed off her slim tanned legs. ”Is this the U.P.?”
”Yep! My first time here. Give me a sec; need to answer a call.” Nix opened the query and read the attached note.
Vasai Virtual Customer [Sahara Obrien] has sent you a friend request.
Nix selected approve and sent her an invitation.
”Got beer?” Pon pulled open the sliding glass door but waited until Nix finished with his call before entering.
”Dunno. Let's check it out.” Nix ushered his two friends into the cabin. The sliding doors opened to a large kitchen bar, complete with double stoves and a 3-doored fridge. Pon disappeared inside the fridge while Semmi took a seat at the bar. ”Going to have another guest in a few minutes, then we'll head down to the dock.”
Semmi spun her seat until if faced the sliding door again; a small dock and white boathouse were clearly visible. ”Think there's a pontoon?”
”Wouldn't surprise me,” Nix walked into the small kitchen, pushing the door closed on Pon. ”Sem's dying of thirst, and you're taking a nap?” He opened the cabinet above the stove and found the hard stuff. ”Glenmorangie whiskey? Let's give it a go.”
Semmi made a pouring gesture, her bright smile widening considerably when Nix found three glasses and filled them half-full. ”No ice? Good man.”
”Going to enlighten us?” Pon finally emerged from the fridge with four bottles of beer. ”Tell me it's Ronnie.”
Nix chuckled and shook his head, as before, he wasn't prepared to see the Scandinavian version of his favorite archer. ”Someone familiar, but let's pretend you don't know her.”
Semmi glanced at Pon for a moment before tipping back her drink. ”That's an odd statement.”