I hope people made some sense from the Status Page. Just so you all know
what each class is really capable of, even though you can tell sometimes
from just experience and by the actions they perform. Well on with the new
chapter.
Genius?
I didn't sleep too well last night so waking up wasn't hard. I wonder if while I'm playing World that if I'm sleeping or just awake. My body anyways at least.
I would've played some since I couldn't sleep but I don't think my roomate would have enjoyed hearing me play while he actually got some sleep.
Once in the morning though I managed to find my way downstairs to my game room where FF: World was set up. Turning it on I once again checked my mail.
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To: Eliot
From: Ashley
Subject:
Hey Squall. I'd like to be able to play today but I'm feeling really sick right now so I can't come online to play right now. I'm so sorry. Hopefully Tucker and Heather can help you out though. Have you told any of the Square people about that monster? You should, cause it's scaring me. Well I'd write more but I'm about to puke my guts out...again.
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"Not exactly the kind of message I want when I wake up, but I hope she feels better." I said checking Heather's mail next.
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To: Eliot
From: Heather
Subject: Photos
Hey big boy! Sorry. Well I'm sending another email with a few photos of myself. Don't worry they don't feature me naked. I'm actually glad you didn't want any like that. Shows that some guys are still pure in this world. Since my internet connection isn't incredibly quick the other email shouldn't get to you anytime soon, with all the attachments on it. But I'll meet you online later. I'm going to one of those training classes.
You can come with me if you want. If I'm not in a class I'll be around the elevator area. Of course if my usual "fanboys" are there you won't be able to miss me.
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To: Eliot
From: Tucker
Subject: Plans today
Hello Sir Eliot! I will be playing today for awhile so feel free to call on my services if the situation calls for a White Mage. Invite Miss Heather along too. Miss Ashley emailed me and told me about her condition so she will not be able to attend today.
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"Wow this kid is polite. I guess I'll call him if I need to." I said.
Time to log in now. Placing the helmet on my forehead I was send right back in to my dorm room.
I walked to the elevator area and it was surrounded by a stream running through the Garden. Rather peaceful if you ask me.
"Eliot! Over here!" I heard Heather wave to me as I approached her. Nobody was around her.
"No fanboys today?" I asked her.
"Nope. Thank god too! Let's get to class. You did sign up right?" She asked leading me to the elevator.
"Yup. Did that a few days ago." I told her stepping into the elevator as Heather pushed the button for 2F.
"What's this class on anyways?" I asked my busty friend.
"Advanced battle techniques. It would help if we ever went up against that monster." she said. For a girl about beauty and stuff she was actually smart.
We exited and went for the Battle Technique room. A sign above the door labeled each class.
"We can just walk in?" I asked her.
"Sure. If they know we're signed up for classes they'll teach us. There is no set way to take classes." she said opening the door. Nobody was in the room, save the instructor.
"Advanced Battle Techniques?" he asked us in a gruff and mature voice.
"Yes. Both of us." I said for Heather, she looked a little scared.
"Follow me. We'll start in the Training Center." he told us leaving the room.
"Let's go." she said as we both followed him to the Training Center.
"Once we engage a monster we'll begin our lesson." he told us. This guy hasn't even told us his name yet.
We found a monster quickly, a Grat to be exact. It had no face and a number of tentacles.
"First try and find a weakness. The best method is to go and attack it head on." he said instructing us to attack it.
I went in and cut it with my weapon while pulling the trigger as usual. It didn't die still had some health left. Then Heather went in with a Fire spell which killed it quickly.
"Good, but you forgot one thing." he told us. We turned to face him then.........
"Stop!" He shouted as both Heather and I could no longer move our bodies.
"What the hell? What are you doing?" she yelled to him.
"I'm surprised you guys didn't learn already. I'm not the instructor. Now I'll be taking all your things now. Especially this fine lady here." he said approaching us.
"Gross! Get away from me." she shouted. Then before he could reach us he was attacked by somebody. This girl jumped out wearing a girl tank top and short green shorts. She had a pair of daggers ready to cut this guy down with.
"Screw this! I'm outta here!" he said running away. The girl turned to us. She had real big red eyes and purple hair that was tied in the back.
"Dispel!" she declared as Heather and I could move again. She beamed a cheerful smile at us immeadiately.
"Are you two okay?" she asked looking worried. She also, for some reason, had this radio communicator headset on. Dunno why.
"We're both fine. Thanks for the help." I thanked this mystery girl.
"Were you two on a date?" she asked us getting this curious expression on her face.
"No. That guy tricked us into thinking he was an instructor." she said becoming disgusted just by recalling the guy.
"Good thing I showed up then. If you ever need my help just call me." she said winking and smiling.
"But we don't even know your name." I told her.
"Call me Lucca. I'm a theif so I can help you steal things plus I know some White Magic cause of the items i've equipped." she told us.
"Well thanks for the help Lucca. That name sounds familiar." I said thinking.
"I can email you the answer but there's a catch with my emails." she said smirking.
"What's that?"
"Well I'd rather you email me first then I reply. I think it's cooler that way. If you don't mind." she said.
"I don't how about you Heather?" I asked her.
"Not really."
"Great then I'll see you later. If you see that Black Armor Monster just run. I've heard it attacked a group of boys today. Well bye! Lucca Log Out!" she said vanishing.
"Large group of boys?" I said.
"You don't think those are the boys that all have crushes on me, do you?" Heather said becoming worried.
"I don't know. It could have been." I said to her.
"Can't you show a little more concern? They might have died if what Necros said was true. And it's scary too because it could happen to me, or you, or a number of people!" she said forming tears in her eyes.
"Well, what am I supposed to do Heather? I'm sure that they're fine. I mean think about it. A game can't actually kill somebody." I told her. She turned to me with tears running down her cheeks, it was clear she was holding back tears now.
"That's more like it. Make me feel better!" she declared. I had no idea what was wrong with her. One minute she acts all tough and now she's like a little kid.
"How can I make you feel better?" I said confused.
"Hold me close Eliot. I'm just really scared right now." she told me shuffling closer to me. I've never wanted to hold anybody close like this ever again, but since this is only a game it wouldn't be real.
So I reached out and pulled her in. She gave off a warm aura that most girls do when they're against you. The game actually simulated human contact like this. She continued to weep for most of the afternoon. After about an hour she withdrew from my embrace.
"You seemed rather reluctant to hold me Eliot, why?" she asked.
"It's something I'd rather not talk about." I said to her. This was something I told no one.
"You can open up to me. I'll even open up to you too." she told me.
"It's okay. I'd rather not." I said standing up and leaving the area. Heather soon followed.
"I'm sorry I lost it back there. Thanks for holding me Eliot." she said, but when I turned to look at her she was gone. Logged out I guess.
I must be acting like Squall now. All unemotional and stuff. Oh well. I'd better log out myself.
After logging out I had several emails.
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To: Eliot
From: Heather
Subject: Photos2
Attachments Detected
Attached files scanned for viruses. Possible Viruses: 0%
Here are a few shots of me. Sorry if it's too much skin for you but this is what these companies really see me for. At least I got friends like you to depend on. XD
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I opened the files and like I predicted they were of Heather. It looked exactly like she does online. Most of them were her in underwear or bathing suits and having her cover herself in a few poses. They were rathy sexy and the kind of material you'd find in magazines. Though in a few pictures she looked a little sad. Like this wasn't her true beauty, and that her true self wasn't this set of breasts but something more. Makes me a little sad I kinda of rejected her today.
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To: Heather
From: Eliot
Subject: Sorry
I'm sorry about today. I have my reasons why I didn't act sooner or longer than I did. But if you would like to know I might tell you about it. Those photos of you were good, I'm sure you'd be accepted. Though you looked a little sad in a few. Is it because you want to be know as more than a sex object? Sorry for asking but it's just a theory.
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To: Eliot
From: Tucker
Subject: Secret meeting
The SquareSoft crew is holding a meeting at the F-Garden tonight at 8. They are going to discuss the monster wearing the black armor and how to deal with it. Miss Ashley tells me that you know some information. I would appreciate it if you attended tonight. If you decide to meet me in from of the Library before 8. I hope to see you there Sir Eliot.
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Then I thought about Lucca. "I should email her to at least thank her." I told myself clicking the Compose box.
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To: Lucca
From: Eliot
Subject: Hello
Hello Lucca. I want to thank you for saving Heather and I today. You seem like a helpful person and would like if you'd help our little group out whenever you have time. Maybe you can tell me why Lucca sounds so familiar.
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Well it's 7 right now so that meeting won't be for awhile. I need something to eat too. I got the car keys and drove to a little plaza down the road to get a slice or two of pizza for myself. After consuming my meal I was walking to my car when this noise attracted me down and alley.
"Hello?" I called out. No answer but I heard somebody there. I ran down it and found a little boy. He looked no older than 6 but had pale white skin with equally pale white clothes.
"You are Eliot? Are you not?" he asked. Freaky little kid.
"Yea."
"Come with me to World. A see the truth." he said. In a burst of light I was standing in front of F-Garden wearing the clothes I do online.
"What the hell? How'd I log on?" I asked. The kid was nowhere to be seen. His voice soon sounded in my head.
"You will agree this is a realistic game, no?"
"It's very real if you ask me. I'm amazed a game can do this." I told him.
"Sometime it's so real that you'd be fooled into thinking it was real. What if you were unable to distinguish the real world from the game world. How are you sure they are two different planes?" he asked.
"What are you talking about? It's not making sense." I asked.
"The answer will appear before you soon enough. Until then be careful of Necros. My sister isn't as kind as I am." he said before his voice was gone.
"That made no fucking sense. I am near the Garden and I'm guessing it's almost 8 so I should meet Tucker by the Library." I told myself before walking to the Garden.
Once inside I saw Tucker with Lucca by the Library.
"Hiya Eliot!" Lucca said springing up from her seat and hugging me. I didn't hug back mostly because I didn't see it coming.
"Hello Tucker." I said. Tucker mearly nodded without looking up, he must really be shy.
"Let's go to that meeting. Follow me." Tucker said leading the way. He often mumbled without speaking up.
"How'd you get here?" I asked Lucca before following the White Mage.
"Heather emailed me about your little friend Tucker and I found him here. I comvinced him to let me join him." she said following with me.
The words of that little kid were still lingering with me. But how did I log in? I wasn't even in front of my system. It doesn't make sense. I probably just dreamt it.
Genius?
I didn't sleep too well last night so waking up wasn't hard. I wonder if while I'm playing World that if I'm sleeping or just awake. My body anyways at least.
I would've played some since I couldn't sleep but I don't think my roomate would have enjoyed hearing me play while he actually got some sleep.
Once in the morning though I managed to find my way downstairs to my game room where FF: World was set up. Turning it on I once again checked my mail.
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To: Eliot
From: Ashley
Subject:
Hey Squall. I'd like to be able to play today but I'm feeling really sick right now so I can't come online to play right now. I'm so sorry. Hopefully Tucker and Heather can help you out though. Have you told any of the Square people about that monster? You should, cause it's scaring me. Well I'd write more but I'm about to puke my guts out...again.
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"Not exactly the kind of message I want when I wake up, but I hope she feels better." I said checking Heather's mail next.
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To: Eliot
From: Heather
Subject: Photos
Hey big boy! Sorry. Well I'm sending another email with a few photos of myself. Don't worry they don't feature me naked. I'm actually glad you didn't want any like that. Shows that some guys are still pure in this world. Since my internet connection isn't incredibly quick the other email shouldn't get to you anytime soon, with all the attachments on it. But I'll meet you online later. I'm going to one of those training classes.
You can come with me if you want. If I'm not in a class I'll be around the elevator area. Of course if my usual "fanboys" are there you won't be able to miss me.
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To: Eliot
From: Tucker
Subject: Plans today
Hello Sir Eliot! I will be playing today for awhile so feel free to call on my services if the situation calls for a White Mage. Invite Miss Heather along too. Miss Ashley emailed me and told me about her condition so she will not be able to attend today.
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"Wow this kid is polite. I guess I'll call him if I need to." I said.
Time to log in now. Placing the helmet on my forehead I was send right back in to my dorm room.
I walked to the elevator area and it was surrounded by a stream running through the Garden. Rather peaceful if you ask me.
"Eliot! Over here!" I heard Heather wave to me as I approached her. Nobody was around her.
"No fanboys today?" I asked her.
"Nope. Thank god too! Let's get to class. You did sign up right?" She asked leading me to the elevator.
"Yup. Did that a few days ago." I told her stepping into the elevator as Heather pushed the button for 2F.
"What's this class on anyways?" I asked my busty friend.
"Advanced battle techniques. It would help if we ever went up against that monster." she said. For a girl about beauty and stuff she was actually smart.
We exited and went for the Battle Technique room. A sign above the door labeled each class.
"We can just walk in?" I asked her.
"Sure. If they know we're signed up for classes they'll teach us. There is no set way to take classes." she said opening the door. Nobody was in the room, save the instructor.
"Advanced Battle Techniques?" he asked us in a gruff and mature voice.
"Yes. Both of us." I said for Heather, she looked a little scared.
"Follow me. We'll start in the Training Center." he told us leaving the room.
"Let's go." she said as we both followed him to the Training Center.
"Once we engage a monster we'll begin our lesson." he told us. This guy hasn't even told us his name yet.
We found a monster quickly, a Grat to be exact. It had no face and a number of tentacles.
"First try and find a weakness. The best method is to go and attack it head on." he said instructing us to attack it.
I went in and cut it with my weapon while pulling the trigger as usual. It didn't die still had some health left. Then Heather went in with a Fire spell which killed it quickly.
"Good, but you forgot one thing." he told us. We turned to face him then.........
"Stop!" He shouted as both Heather and I could no longer move our bodies.
"What the hell? What are you doing?" she yelled to him.
"I'm surprised you guys didn't learn already. I'm not the instructor. Now I'll be taking all your things now. Especially this fine lady here." he said approaching us.
"Gross! Get away from me." she shouted. Then before he could reach us he was attacked by somebody. This girl jumped out wearing a girl tank top and short green shorts. She had a pair of daggers ready to cut this guy down with.
"Screw this! I'm outta here!" he said running away. The girl turned to us. She had real big red eyes and purple hair that was tied in the back.
"Dispel!" she declared as Heather and I could move again. She beamed a cheerful smile at us immeadiately.
"Are you two okay?" she asked looking worried. She also, for some reason, had this radio communicator headset on. Dunno why.
"We're both fine. Thanks for the help." I thanked this mystery girl.
"Were you two on a date?" she asked us getting this curious expression on her face.
"No. That guy tricked us into thinking he was an instructor." she said becoming disgusted just by recalling the guy.
"Good thing I showed up then. If you ever need my help just call me." she said winking and smiling.
"But we don't even know your name." I told her.
"Call me Lucca. I'm a theif so I can help you steal things plus I know some White Magic cause of the items i've equipped." she told us.
"Well thanks for the help Lucca. That name sounds familiar." I said thinking.
"I can email you the answer but there's a catch with my emails." she said smirking.
"What's that?"
"Well I'd rather you email me first then I reply. I think it's cooler that way. If you don't mind." she said.
"I don't how about you Heather?" I asked her.
"Not really."
"Great then I'll see you later. If you see that Black Armor Monster just run. I've heard it attacked a group of boys today. Well bye! Lucca Log Out!" she said vanishing.
"Large group of boys?" I said.
"You don't think those are the boys that all have crushes on me, do you?" Heather said becoming worried.
"I don't know. It could have been." I said to her.
"Can't you show a little more concern? They might have died if what Necros said was true. And it's scary too because it could happen to me, or you, or a number of people!" she said forming tears in her eyes.
"Well, what am I supposed to do Heather? I'm sure that they're fine. I mean think about it. A game can't actually kill somebody." I told her. She turned to me with tears running down her cheeks, it was clear she was holding back tears now.
"That's more like it. Make me feel better!" she declared. I had no idea what was wrong with her. One minute she acts all tough and now she's like a little kid.
"How can I make you feel better?" I said confused.
"Hold me close Eliot. I'm just really scared right now." she told me shuffling closer to me. I've never wanted to hold anybody close like this ever again, but since this is only a game it wouldn't be real.
So I reached out and pulled her in. She gave off a warm aura that most girls do when they're against you. The game actually simulated human contact like this. She continued to weep for most of the afternoon. After about an hour she withdrew from my embrace.
"You seemed rather reluctant to hold me Eliot, why?" she asked.
"It's something I'd rather not talk about." I said to her. This was something I told no one.
"You can open up to me. I'll even open up to you too." she told me.
"It's okay. I'd rather not." I said standing up and leaving the area. Heather soon followed.
"I'm sorry I lost it back there. Thanks for holding me Eliot." she said, but when I turned to look at her she was gone. Logged out I guess.
I must be acting like Squall now. All unemotional and stuff. Oh well. I'd better log out myself.
After logging out I had several emails.
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To: Eliot
From: Heather
Subject: Photos2
Attachments Detected
Attached files scanned for viruses. Possible Viruses: 0%
Here are a few shots of me. Sorry if it's too much skin for you but this is what these companies really see me for. At least I got friends like you to depend on. XD
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I opened the files and like I predicted they were of Heather. It looked exactly like she does online. Most of them were her in underwear or bathing suits and having her cover herself in a few poses. They were rathy sexy and the kind of material you'd find in magazines. Though in a few pictures she looked a little sad. Like this wasn't her true beauty, and that her true self wasn't this set of breasts but something more. Makes me a little sad I kinda of rejected her today.
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To: Heather
From: Eliot
Subject: Sorry
I'm sorry about today. I have my reasons why I didn't act sooner or longer than I did. But if you would like to know I might tell you about it. Those photos of you were good, I'm sure you'd be accepted. Though you looked a little sad in a few. Is it because you want to be know as more than a sex object? Sorry for asking but it's just a theory.
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To: Eliot
From: Tucker
Subject: Secret meeting
The SquareSoft crew is holding a meeting at the F-Garden tonight at 8. They are going to discuss the monster wearing the black armor and how to deal with it. Miss Ashley tells me that you know some information. I would appreciate it if you attended tonight. If you decide to meet me in from of the Library before 8. I hope to see you there Sir Eliot.
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Then I thought about Lucca. "I should email her to at least thank her." I told myself clicking the Compose box.
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To: Lucca
From: Eliot
Subject: Hello
Hello Lucca. I want to thank you for saving Heather and I today. You seem like a helpful person and would like if you'd help our little group out whenever you have time. Maybe you can tell me why Lucca sounds so familiar.
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Well it's 7 right now so that meeting won't be for awhile. I need something to eat too. I got the car keys and drove to a little plaza down the road to get a slice or two of pizza for myself. After consuming my meal I was walking to my car when this noise attracted me down and alley.
"Hello?" I called out. No answer but I heard somebody there. I ran down it and found a little boy. He looked no older than 6 but had pale white skin with equally pale white clothes.
"You are Eliot? Are you not?" he asked. Freaky little kid.
"Yea."
"Come with me to World. A see the truth." he said. In a burst of light I was standing in front of F-Garden wearing the clothes I do online.
"What the hell? How'd I log on?" I asked. The kid was nowhere to be seen. His voice soon sounded in my head.
"You will agree this is a realistic game, no?"
"It's very real if you ask me. I'm amazed a game can do this." I told him.
"Sometime it's so real that you'd be fooled into thinking it was real. What if you were unable to distinguish the real world from the game world. How are you sure they are two different planes?" he asked.
"What are you talking about? It's not making sense." I asked.
"The answer will appear before you soon enough. Until then be careful of Necros. My sister isn't as kind as I am." he said before his voice was gone.
"That made no fucking sense. I am near the Garden and I'm guessing it's almost 8 so I should meet Tucker by the Library." I told myself before walking to the Garden.
Once inside I saw Tucker with Lucca by the Library.
"Hiya Eliot!" Lucca said springing up from her seat and hugging me. I didn't hug back mostly because I didn't see it coming.
"Hello Tucker." I said. Tucker mearly nodded without looking up, he must really be shy.
"Let's go to that meeting. Follow me." Tucker said leading the way. He often mumbled without speaking up.
"How'd you get here?" I asked Lucca before following the White Mage.
"Heather emailed me about your little friend Tucker and I found him here. I comvinced him to let me join him." she said following with me.
The words of that little kid were still lingering with me. But how did I log in? I wasn't even in front of my system. It doesn't make sense. I probably just dreamt it.