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Post by Ushima911 on May 3, 2023 15:31:11 GMT -5
Before anyone could settle down a bit, Jake took matters into his own hand and was able to take a hold of Sechs' shoulder and transport them to the airport near the jet. To Sechs' surprise, the teleportation method was a lot smoother than Kurt's, as they did not come out smelling bad, and there was no cloud smoke around them. Still, it was something shocking for him to experience out of nowhere. Now, at the airport, they could definitely relax as there would be nobody after them here.
Or, at least so they thought. While still in the astral plane, the two mutants saw two individuals scoping around the jet Jake had used to get here.
["-we gotta wait?"] They heard the end of a question. Speaking German, Jake would not understand what they were saying, but Sechs could still understand them. In fact, to Jake the two well dressed individuals might just be workers of the airport. He had no reason to pay them any additional attention honestly.
(OOC: Janus, since Jake is probably not suspicious of these men, and can't even understand them, you can choose to leave Sechs here to get Kurt, or stick around. Up to you)
["We leave when the jet leaves.] a man in sunglasses says.
["Ugh..I just wanna get home already. Done playing babysitter for tonight.."] The man said in a complaining voice. Sechs recognized the voice before he recognized the face. This was the guy from earlier, Karl Muller. Why was he here? And what business did they have with the jet?
["Doesn't matter, just get away from the Jet. We don't know if anyone is in there. Don't need to make a scene.] A more stern man said to Karl.
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(OOC: So it depends on Janus how this plays out. If he leaves Sechs there next to the jet, Sechs can interact with the two men if he wishes. If Jake wants to stay, the two mutants can interact together if they wish.
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Post by Janus on May 6, 2023 1:54:44 GMT -5
Jake looked at the men nosing around the jet, mentally sighed, making a face that displayed his annoyance and with that teleported them both back to Kurt.
He'd been given the 'World that hates and fears us' speech and had taken it to heart. Two boys just appearing next to a jet on a secure airfield would not be a good look. If they were officials there would be trouble and questions he couldn't answer. If they were not officials two humans poking around an x-man jet was equally not good and even more likely to put him into a bad position.
Broadly, however, it didn't matter who they were. This was Kurt's problem, not his.
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Post by Ushima911 on May 6, 2023 19:35:51 GMT -5
"Oi! Where did you two go?" Kurt asked as Jake had taken Sechs, and then brought him back to the back yard. "The next time, let me know where you are going, Jake, so that I may follow in case." Kurt said with a puzzled face.
Poor Sechs was just being teleported around back and forth, it may have been dizzying to him.
["What happened while I was gone?"] Kurt asked, no doubt puzzled by why the two left and then came back a moment later.
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Post by Mephistel on May 7, 2023 6:43:43 GMT -5
SECHS
After agreeing to go to the airport to talk ''safely'' Sechs realised that even that place wasn't safe, by the presence of a certain leader from the Red Skulls, which had clearly told him not to run away to another country, and while he didn't intended to do so, his presence there made the threat feel even more real. Didn't they have bigger cats to deal with anyway? He was sure that his debt was not that big compare to probably a lot of other thugs who borrowed money for drugs or other type of addictions. At any rate, before he could even say anything, they were warped back again.
Now, the first time with Kurt had been a bit more chaotic and...smelly, this one was a lot smoother, but to be teleported once more as the reality warped itself without him being mentally prepared, he felt slightly sick. As they landed back on he lane of his old house, in front of a puzzled Kurt, Sechs couldn't help but bend forward, feeling slightly dizzy and grabbing the ground to settle himself down a bit.
-beim nächsten mal warnen....errghh...-
He said, closing his eyes for a second. Once he got his bearings back, he lift his eyes toward the blue skin mutant.
-He got us to the airport...uhh pretty nice jet by the way...but there were people there...I recognize one of them...Karl Muller...one of the leader of the Red Skulls...and the very man who gave me that debt I told you about...I'll make it short...I owe the Red Skulls 5000$ because one of their members got hurt during a street fight...which is also when my powers got...out of hands...and they can't take responsability for themselves so apparently I need to pay up for their medical bills...but if I don't....or run away, they'r gonna skin me...or make sure the people I care about have a very bad time...thats why I can't leave until its paid...you got it? And now they are even at the airport...they even knew you were coming...-
Sechs said, trying to keep his voice low enough for them both to hear but not to be overheard by anyone else nearby...if anyone was at home that was.
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Post by Ushima911 on May 7, 2023 20:28:17 GMT -5
Going back to Sechs' childhood home, hiding behind some bushes, Sechs explains his situation to Kurt.
["Oh no. That is indeed a predicament to be in."] Kurt states. ["I wonder how they knew we were coming. That is most definitely odd."] He pondered. [$5000 is a lot, but you would not have to worry about that with the X-men. These thugs could not touch you while at the mansion. Oh, but your friends would be in danger you said.."] Kurt said trying to think of a solution. ["Believe me or not, this reminds me of when I was found by professor Xavier. Hmm..Yes I have a plan, then."] He said looking up. ["You will come to the mansion just as I did."] He smiled. ["If you're understanding what I mean, Jean."] The young blue man looked up to the sky and spoke, seemingly to nobody. "Ah, I'm sorry. Jean, please take my mind and see what I am thinking for this plan." He said in English out loud.
["Sechs. I promise you will be okay from these men, and so will your friends. If I can promise you that these men will no longer look for you, or your friends, would you come to the mansion with us?"] He asked with a trustworthy smile.
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Post by Janus on May 8, 2023 14:16:48 GMT -5
Jake flickered and tucked his legs up under him sitting cross legged in mid air. Projecting from the astral plane meant he was not subject to gravity and just standing around as he listened to the conversation was tiresome.
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Post by Mephistel on May 9, 2023 16:22:40 GMT -5
SECHS
Sechs had spoken his mind, he had told what was at stake and his mind was racing to try and figure a way out of this, but no matter where he looked right now seemed hopeless. With those two gangs looking for him and the Red Skulls having a hold on the only two people that actually mattered to him, he felt exhausted. He certainly couldn't go around and steal anything and forget about finding a normal job with his looks...when Kurt was thinking outloud and then gave him that choice, not that it wa s a choice at this point.
Sechs looked at him, in his eyes could be seen the fatigue, the fear and the dread of daring to hope for something better. Could such a promise really be trusted. Had the blue skinned mutant some kind of tricks up his sleeves? He had no idea...If he ran away and the plan didn't work and the Red Skulls and their Skeleton crew came after him and these people, it would be his fault.
-Can you really make such a promise?...-
Why should he trust strangers he had just met the same day? His brain was trying to process all this, but in the end, this was probably the only way out now. These people had showed him more empathy then any of the gang...in less then 24 hours and they were offering him a way out. He had seen the jet, so, there had to be some truth about that Professor being super rich and able to help. Why him though? But who was he to spit on a gifted horse? He looked down on the ground for a moment, his tentacles fell over his face, moving slightly left and right like snakes. He let out a sigh.
-Fine...if you can promise me that...that these people won't come after me...and that my friends will be safe....then yes...I will come with you...-
That was his answer.
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Post by Ushima911 on May 9, 2023 17:49:29 GMT -5
Kurt smiled. ["Very good, then! This way you will be out of the debt, and you can come with us. Everyone is a winner."] He nodded. "Jake, please take Sechs to the jet. I will meet with you both after speaking with the men." He spoke to Jake in English, speaking confidently. ["I'll meet you on our jet soon, friend."] He said to Sechs.
The two young mutants went back to the jet where they saw the two men still waiting around. Jake had phased them through the jet where they were now inside and ready to leave whenever Kurt came back.
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After a few moments, Kurt teleported back into the jet.
["Your 'friends' were interesting, Sechs."] Kurt simply said. ["But your debt has been forgiven. Or rather, will be forgotten."] He smiled. ["Back when I was approached by the professor, I was wanted to be killed. But, the professor made it so everyone had thought I had died, and I was able to escape. That is the same thing we did here. Sechs, you have died according to these men. They have seen your dead body, and will confirm with their boss that you are no longer living. Your former gang men have killed you, and therefore have resolved the debt with your gang. So your friends are safe too." ] He stated. Just like that, like magic, everything was taken care of? It seemed way too easy to be true.
["You will understand more when you meet the professor. But they are able to do things mentally with their minds to make people think things. Telepaths are very powerful, as you will come to see when we take you to the mansion. But fear not, the professor never uses his power against his students. He is a kind man, you will see." ] Kurt said reassuringly.
["But you must be very tired. We have some time before we reach the mansion. Please rest if you would like. If you wish to know anything, please ask while I am flying."] He said patting Sechs' shoulder. ["To home!"] Kurt said happy with a successful mission.
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The plane ride out of Berlin to the United States did not take too long. Sechs could admire the jet, speak with Jake or Kurt, and even get rest during the ride to his new potential home.
["Mr Sechs. We have made it home safely.] ..Jake, thank you for the success of the mission." Kurt said happily.
Waiting outside of the landing area for the jet was a man in a yellow hovering chair. It was odd to Sechs, but it resembled that of a wheelchair, only it had no wheels and hovered from the ground.
"Kurt, Jake. I thank you for doing a fine job. I'm sure you're in need of some rest, so I ask that you please take a well deserved break soon."
"It was nothing, professor. Quite easy actually. Will gladly do it any time. Perhaps the same could be said for Jake, ja?" Kurt patted Jake on the back.
"Terrific work. Jean says she will meat with you at the front of the mansion to speak with you two. Please see her before going on with the rest of your day."
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OOC: Jake and Sechs you can respond to how you reacted to each other on the jet if you'd like, but now you will speak with the professor and Jean respectively.
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Jake
"Welcome back, you two. I thank you for doing a find job in securing Sechs to our home. Even if it did have to come with some trickery at the end." she gave a side eye to Kurt. "But overall, a successful mission. I even got to use Cerebro with some success." She said pleased.
"It was definitely difficult for me. Being a leader, maybe not my biggest strong suit. But I wish to help again if I can. Perhaps with a little less pressure next time." Kurt laughed.
"What about you, Jake? Since you're our newest recruit, minus Sechs of course, how did you enjoy going on a recruitment mission? Any feedback you'd have for us? Something to make it a little more seamless next time?" She asked for Jake's feedback. "Or perhaps any comments towards Sechs himself?"
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The two mutants who had brought Sechs to this place had now gone away, and left Sechs with this man in the floating wheelchair. Kurt spoke highly of this man, saying this "professor" was such an amazing guy. Now would be the time to test that out.
"Hello, my friend. I am very glad you were able to get here in one piece." The man said in English, perhaps not knowing Sechs' English was not something he fully understood. The man stopped speaking, after noticing a confusion on Sechs' face. The man smiled and pointed to his head. "How careless of me." Sechs heard a quiet voice in his head. It resembled when Jake spoke to him, everything was being communicated with their minds. "You're from Germany, so it's only natural you wouldn't speak English too well." The man spoke to Sechs in English. And miraculously, Sechs understood every work as clear as German. "I thank you for giving our home a chance, my young friend. I have come to understand you've been through a lot.." The man said mentally, and then spoke audibly. "I hope that you will come to call this place home, Sechs. Of course you would need to agree to stay here first. I will do my best to help give you the desire to want to stay here. Of course, if you do not wish to stay, you are free to leave at any time you'd like. Just know we here at this academy only wish to help young mutants, like yourself, so they can come to use their gifts with purpose." He nodded.
(OOC: Sechs now has the ability to understand/speak English normally now. His previous understanding of the language has been evolved to a light understanding of the language. Thanks, professor.)
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Post by Mephistel on May 10, 2023 17:11:23 GMT -5
SECHS
The young mutant had finally agreed to follow them into the promised mansion, so he waited with Jake in the jet, while the two other man were still around. Sechs couldn't help but feel nervous, what if it didn't work, and so his nervousness was showing in his tentacles hanging down on his head. He tried to make small conversation with Jake to try and shake the nervousness away.
Once Kurt came back and told him what had transpire, he turned white for a moment, couldn't believe his pointy ears and just looked at Kurt, astonished and silent. Dead? They passed him for dead? Wasn't that like...risky? What if they realized he wasn't actually dead? But not only that...now Stefan and Lina thought him dead as well...he looked down for a moment. He wished Kurt would have told him about it beforehand...now it was too late to do anything about it. There was no point in getting angry, but instead of feeling relieved, he just felt even more tired.
Pinching his nosebridge again, a gesture he did everytime he felt the stress rising to help himself calm down, then looked back at Kurt and just nodded almost sluggishly, then took a seat. There was but one path ahead now...but he would make it...He had too.
During the flight, he would stay in his seat and look outside, despite this being his first flight, he couldn't find the energy to be impress, even if by all mean, this should be quite the experience. He would talk with Jake a little and ask about the Mansion, how it was, what kind of thing they did there...and if they had a piano.
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Sechs was able to rest a bit during the trip and felt a bit calmer upon entering the compound grounds. This place was quite impressive, and for the first time in a long time, the young man couldn't help but stare in awe at the place. It was huge and definitely on the high quality end of the spectrum when it came to school. Now that he was here...he remembered that he had never once taken a class in his entire life...always self thought at the library...would he even fit in here? He was clearly no model student. Now that he was here, he felt the sudden new hurdles jumping at him and pinch his nosebridge again while taking a deep breath.
That was then that the professor came, a man in a ....floating wheelchair? Now...that was something out of a movie...though, at this point, he was bound to find a lot of surprises, he wasn't in the dirty back alleys of Berlin anymore...this was all new to him and he felt so much more out of place in his dirty overpatched clothes, his half-broken glasses barely hanging at the tip of his nose
Then the famous professor started talking to him, and for some reason, he could understand english properly, and fouond himself being able to answer in kind.
-H...how?-
He asked, surprised, then looked over at the professor. The professor talk felt like some repeated over speech, but maybe it was, after all, if they were going all over the place to recruit mutants, why wouldn't it be? But it...somehow felt genuine. He had been aware of his ''mutations'' for a while, but only the physical parts..he had no idea what his actual power was like, nor why it had blown like that.
-Professor..thats...I supppose thats how I should call you?-
He let out a sigh, then looked at the ground, then back at the man.
-This is...just hard to believe...I've live on the streets since I was 6...since my parents were taken away...I've always been on my own...fending for myself...I've never even taken a single class, this is suppose to be a school right? I'm not exactly model student material...I don't even know how I could be of any help to you or anyone...how to even repay that kind of kindness...cause...nothing is ever free...-
His gaze went upon the large area, the mansion itself and then back at the professor in his high tech chair.
-This...offer of yours...is all I have left now...-
A home...had he ever dream of having one again? Leaving Germany behind and all its nook and crannies. Its culture, its language, speaking english still felt weird, even if he could understand it better for some reason. He felt silent, not sure what else to say. He felt tired, hungry...he hadn't had proper sleep and food in day now...his slim figure could attest to that.
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Post by Janus on May 11, 2023 11:24:07 GMT -5
Jake dropped down into a seat in the jet and reached for a bag, pulling from it assorted snacks and bottles of cola.
"You hungry mate?" He said pushing the bag over to Sechs.
"I mean its not proper tucker, but it'll keep the wolf from the door."
He seemed remarkably relaxed, his easy going attitude making him seem a little irreverent. There wasn't anything for him to put his feet up on but the feeling was definitely there.
"Now we just need a movie. Hey Kurt, this thing come with an inflight movie or are we travelling economy?"
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When asked for feedback Jake just shrugged.
"To be fair Miss G I don't know much about this sort of thing. I'm just a kid who grew up in the out back and got crazy powers. Super mario cart is more my speed y'know? But my grandad tells me you're alright, so no worries, i guess. I reckon Sechs here will get on but I'm just here to learn to use my powers, not save the world."
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Post by Ushima911 on May 11, 2023 13:21:19 GMT -5
"If you wish to. That is entirely up to you, my young friend."
"It's a sad world, Sechs. Many bad things happen to people all over the world. A lot of these bad things happen to us mutants as well. I often explain to my students that, this academy is not 'too good to be true' or 'free' even. You've had to deal with a lot of hardship to get here. And in the future you still may need to deal with hardships due to your mutant nature. This academy is not free, it is only possible through hard work and dedication. My goal is to help young mutants like yourself gain a control of your power, and to show the world that mutants and humans can live in peace together. And in time, perhaps you too can help us to find others to offer them this same offer, just like you are given now. That last part is entirely up to you, but at the very least we ask that you let us help you to control your powers. If you will allow us to help you." He said.
"You are welcome to stay at my home here, and call it home if you so desire. These students here can become part of a new family for you if you let them. Mutants of all sorts have gathered here in hopes to share our shared dream. Living in peace, as opposed to fear, is something we all wish to accomplish. You attending this academy, and learning to control your gift is a step in the right direction, Sechs." He nodded. "But again, it is entirely up to you, my young friend. Will you join us in this school, and learn to take control of your powers?" He offered.
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"The two go hand in hand, Jake. By learning to control your powers you are helping to see the world that, with some effort, mutants and humans can live together in peace. We only asked you to go help recruit Sechs to show you some of the things we tend to do in the academy. After you've gained full control of your powers, if you still wish to not assist us in such activities then that is completely fine. We just ask that you do your best in anything you wish to accomplish." Jean stated.
"I've spent a little time with Jake on this mission, Jean. He'll come around to wanting to help. There is no better feeling." Kurt smiled.
"We definitely will see going forward. But Kurt and Jake, you two get a B for this mission. A lot could have gone worse, but you two handled it well."
"Aww, only a B? Well, I guess there were some things we could have done better. But a B is not bad for your first mission, Jake."
"And it's not bad for your first mission in charge, Kurt. Be happy. Be better. We all have room to grow. My first mission was definitely a D-, if not a total failure. So you're off to a better start than me, you two." She praised them.
"Well if there is nothing else, I wish to take a quick rest. Being in charge is difficult. I do not see how Scott can be doing it so often."
"Then you're dismissed, you two." Jean said dismissing the two. "Jake." She said calling to Jake individually. "Going forward, I hope you take notice of Sechs and his progress. You'll see how lives can be changed, and how you could have a hand in helping those lives change, just like you did with Sechs here. You quite literally saved his life. Remember that. We're all very proud of you for your efforts. And we thank you. We are now closer to showing the world we can live together in peace with them, as opposed to being the monsters they make us out to be." She patted his shoulder.
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Post by Mephistel on May 14, 2023 18:10:36 GMT -5
SECHS
The young mutant listen to the professor. He called these powers that provoked this whole situation a gift, but he wasn't sure about that. How could something so destructive and dangerous be a gift? He had a hard time imagining that, but if they could truly help him control it...maybe there wouldnt not be any repeat of what had transpire this week. It was still hard to believe he was now dead in the minds of those people over there. But it was too late to go back on that.
He now only had that one path forward. He was now a dead man walking...He lift his head back toward the professor. Still feeling it weird to be able to speak english so easily now. He'd prefer german still, but he had a feeling not that many here spoke his native tongue.
-That definitely beat sleeping on the ground...I'll give it a go...I'll be in your care...professor...-
He finally said, looking back at the man.
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Post by Janus on May 15, 2023 16:40:26 GMT -5
"Oh, me and Sechs are gonna be mates, no worries about that and I'm not saying never to helping out. I just don't know enough."
Jake shifted uncomfortably under the teachers gaze.
"I felt like I'd been dropped into some weird new mmo were i don't know the rules or the factions when I got my powers. Now I'm here at mutant Hogwarts and there's even more stuff I don't know."
"I'm not gonna commit to anything until I know what I'm committing to. Not the world peace and mutant/human harmony stuff which sounds great, but how do I know it is? I've heard one side of an arguement I don't know anything about."
"So I'm gonna learn more and agree to stuff later." He said with a shrug and headed to the door waiting for Sechs at the doorway.
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Post by Ushima911 on May 16, 2023 13:36:41 GMT -5
"I am glad you are willing to give us a chance. Welcome to the academy, young man. If there are any issues, please let myself or any other teacher know. We are here to assist you in any way we can." He said going for a handshake.
Sechs was dead to those in Germany, and would now be able to start a new life here at this academy where he'd learn to control his powers. All there was to do now was to get accustomed to this new place. Hopefully it would go over well. At the very least, he saw the person who helped recruit him standing at the stairs waving him over. (OOC: Scroll to the bottom of the post)
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"That's only natural. We just wanted to show you a tiny preview." Jean winked at him.
"I don't really get your references there, but so long as you attempt to control your powers, you're already helping. Maybe, if anything, you could show Sechs around? He may need to rely on you a little at first." She said nodding to Sechs who was finished speaking with the professor.
"Fine with us, Jake. Just do your best. And good work." She said patting his shoulders and allowing he and Sechs to catch up to one another.
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SECHS AND JAKE
The two met up at the mansion's front door where Jake would assist Sechs a little bit.
"Sechs. Welcome to the academy. It's very good to have you here." A woman smiled at Sechs. Sechs saw this woman standing with Jake while he was speaking with the professor, so she may be one of the teachers that the professor was talking about. "I'll let you get settled in. We hope you enjoy your time here. Jake, please show Sechs his room. He'll be roomed with Johns. You should know where his room is." Jean smiled to Jake.
Opening the doors, Sechs saw a number of young people walking about. This was normal for Jake, as he knew the amount of students this academy held, but for Sechs it was a little out of the ordinary to see so many mutants in one place. Some of the mutants had inhuman appearances, much like he did, only some of them stood out way more than he did. At least Sechs could potentially cover the tentacles on his head and his eyes, some of these guys most likely wouldn't be able to hide their appearances.
"Oh heyyyy...a newbie. Wassup new guy." A girl approached Sechs and Jake, seeing them enter the mansion. This was someone new, even to Jake who had never seen her before. Perhaps a new recruit win the short time he was gone? This girl had a black biker-like jacket, big boots and the more standing out feature: fire for hair. "Woah, neat." The girl said looking at Sechs' tentacles on his head. The girl's fire hair then transformed into something similar to tentacles on top of her head, but still remained fire-like. "Heh. Cool...wassup Jake. Showin' the new one around? Sweeeeeeeet..." The girl said walking away.
Jake had not recognized this new girl, but after they left, Jake thought it was more than likely the class clown Johns imitating someone he saw. The shape shifting mutant would usually walk around in someone else's appearance when no teachers were around to scold him for doing so. Jake wasn't fully introduced to Johns, but they were aware of each other at the very least. And, what's more, Jean just told him that Sechs would be roomed with him.
Even so, it was all odd to Sechs. But, this would be his life now. Surrounded by fellow weirdos who were all trying to control their powers. And so, all that there was left to do was to show Sechs around, or show him his new room. It was up to the two how they'd go about the rest of the day.
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OOC: That will wrap up this recruitment thread.
Both of you can take either 1w, or 3 red stones, to spend on your characters if you'd like. We will be continuing in our first chapter which should be coming soon!
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