Gearing up (Moore, Ithea)

[Anastasia]

Once the others depart, Morniel pauses with Moore. He considers a moment and nods, "Go see Adrian and tell him that you're available for general duty. He'll find something for you to do and get you set. Also," he says, "I've been sent word that Erathaol is sending funds for you to equip yourself. In addition to wiping out your debt, you'll have 100,000 gold to fully gird yourself. Visit the forges to take care of that after Adrian, or tell him and he'll get it done."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods to Morniel's words then looks a bit shocked for a moment. "One hundred tho..." He smiles. It must've been the nice dragon he met while he was there.

Moore bows deeply to Morniel. "I'll get it taken care of." At that, he leaves and heads out to find Adrian! He wants to ask Elena, but it's better if he gets himself more familiar with Aurora.

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d100
<Serith> Kotono roll for Serith < 46 > [d100=46]

Moore wanders a little bit. He goes back to the entry hall and doesn't find Adrian there, so he meanders. A few more portals take him to a farm. An indoor farm, plants and crops growing despite a lack of sunlight. They are largely undisturbed, but you see a single pixie here. She has white hair and wears armor, kneeling before a row of crops. The portal back and to the main portal hub is also right behind Moore if he wishes to return and try another.

[Nephrite]

Well, there's no harm in at least introducing himself!

"Hello! I hope I'm not interrupting anything." Moore calls out to his fellow pixie!

[Anastasia]

The pixie rises - a female, face drawn. Her eyes are puffy and red, but she nods to you. "Good day, sir. Not to be curlish, but I'm afraid you are. I'm mourning a friend. He liked to meditate here..." She looks away, bowing her head down. "Perhaps never again now. I pray to the Court of the Stars that Lief's soul will find his way back to Yggdrasil."

[Nephrite]

Moore smiles, sadly and flies over, giving a gentle pat to the pixie's shoulder. "I can't understand your loss, but if you ever need to talk, I'll be around. My name is Moore. I'm sorry for interrupting." He says before he flies back off towards the portal, presuming this other person doesn't stop him.

[Anastasia]

Your reply is a slight nod and a murmured, "Be well and well met," before Moore leaves, back to looking for Adrian.

> roll 1d100
<Serith> Kotono roll for Serith < 96 > [d100=96]

You end up in the entry hall again. By chance, Adrian's just stepping out of another portal. He's moving fairly fast, hasty and hurrying.

[Nephrite]

"Sir Adrian!" Moore calls out. If he doesn't stop, he has no choice but to follow him, either way!

[Anastasia]

Adrian pauses in front of another portal. "Moore," he greets. "What is it?"

[Nephrite]

"I wanted to let you know I'm available for general duty." Moore says quickly. "I'm going to go to the forges to get some equipment taken care of, apparently Celestia is investing in me." He says, swelling a bit with a small amount of pride. "I wanted to make sure I told you as soon as possible, so if you have anything you'd like me to do, let me know!"

[Anastasia]

That gets a slight nod, "I will. Get equipped in the meantime. I'll send Elena when something's ready for you."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "Understood." With that, he flies off to a portal to see if he can find the workshop on his own!

[Anastasia]

Okay, interlude to take care of your loot things. Over to the loot thread to answer your questions there and get that sorted.

[Anastasia]

Shopping and item creation takes time. Moore's completely tuckered out by the time that's done, a bit of rest follows. Once he's refreshed and gotten some food, he finds Adrian. There's a tower in the courtyard, only a few stories tall. Adrian's just outside of it, watching rows of soldiers - all female - going through various sword practices. A rather striking elf with white hair stands next to him, she occasionally trades words with him. She carries a sword and wears an elegant dress cut for combat.

"Moore," Adrian says, speaking up a little over the noise. "Ready now?"

[Nephrite]

Moore nods emphatically. "Yes sir!" He nods to the white-haired woman as well. "Greetings and salutations, miss!"