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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Dec 29, 2023 23:16:33 GMT -5
Stella sighed and put her shoes back on before leaving the vehicle. "Good work everyone. Mission accomplished." She said.
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Post by Manah on Dec 30, 2023 2:50:22 GMT -5
"Thanks! Good luck on your review. We'll see you around", Ami said cheerfully as they all got out of the vehicle.
"Well, time to report to the professor. Right behind you", Jenna said, smiling playfully. "You remember the way?"
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Dec 30, 2023 2:52:14 GMT -5
"I think I do." She said nodding as she headed there.
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Post by Manah on Dec 30, 2023 21:40:24 GMT -5
Despite the odd wrong turn at some point, she indeed successfully managed to find her way back to the office, where the door was already opened.
"Come in, come in. I am eager to hear of your results", the professor said. "...Well? How did it go?"
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Dec 30, 2023 21:47:11 GMT -5
"We were able to eliminate the Orcs, and burn down their camp with minimal problems." Stella said sitting down.
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Post by Manah on Dec 30, 2023 23:33:10 GMT -5
She nodded, smiling. "Short and to the point. But don't be afraid to flaunt what you did. Any good calls you made? What was your strategy? Did you have an issue needing solving with a teammate?" she asked.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Dec 30, 2023 23:37:17 GMT -5
She proceeded to recap the events of the mission as best she could. Making herself comfortable by slipping out her shoes and crossing her legs again.
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Post by Manah on Jan 1, 2024 20:18:20 GMT -5
"Can confirm. She did a pretty sweet job", Jenna chimed in. "I'd go into battle under her command."
Cid smiled. "Excellent. Well, in light of your performance, reputation and my personal analysis of your aura, I officially offer you the S Rank in our organization and the squad leader position if you desire it. Should you accept it, consider your new quarters here as permanently available for as long as you continue working with us, a monthly salary of 1 million gil, access to all of our facilities, gear and vehicles as needed within reason, and of course, the support and guidance of all your fellow SeeD members and our teachers and veteran members."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jan 1, 2024 20:22:31 GMT -5
"Understood. I humbly accept." She said springing to her bare feet and shaking her hand before slipping back on her shoes.
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Post by Manah on Jan 1, 2024 21:28:24 GMT -5
She shook her hand. "Wonderful. Welcome, again, to our big family. So... now that this is settled. As a squad leader, I would like you to assemble a team of up to 10 members, yourself included, who can work under your leadership at your discretion as needed depending on the missions you take. Naturally, if you need fewer members to complete a task, feel free to let them take other jobs of their own so we can cover more ground, so to speak.
Still, that being said, the members you recruit as members of your squad will be at your disposal if you need them. You may still work with non-squad members if necessary and with proper approval. Of course, I understand you don't know all that many members yet, but feel free to get more familiarized with our members and make your picks then, provided they are not already members of a squad", she explained.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jan 1, 2024 21:29:45 GMT -5
"Understood." Stella said before leaving to check to see what new members were around.
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Post by Manah on Jan 4, 2024 0:55:55 GMT -5
A few hours later... her team was assembled with her in one of the lounges, which she had preferred over a briefing room.
Lucy Heartfilia, a promising Summoner and White Mage wielding a whip.
Ai Hoshino, the lovely Bard/Dancer who favored the use of twin daggers along with her magical abilities.
Runa Shirakawa, a quite powerful Esper who relied on an unconventional weapon: a set of lead balls which she manipulated telekinetically from afar.
Tomoe Meguri, a Martial Artist with frightening strength and speed who had never needed more than her fists, elbows, knees and feet to destroy enemies.
Inglis Eucus, a Mystic Knight whose skill with swords was only matched by her magical potential.
Naomi Inoue, an Alchemist and Pilot with few peers in the Garden, who also dual wielded semi-automatic pistols.
Pyrrha Nikos, a formidable Huntress and Beast Master who wielded both spear and composite longbow.
Mai Natsume, a Ninja/Assassin with a surprisingly cheerful and optimistic personality for one with such occupations. She fought not only with ninja-to and wakizashi, but also a veritable arsenal of ninja weapons such as shuriken, kunai, kusarigama, tetsubishi, and a blowgun with poisoned darts.
Mana Tatsumiya, an experienced Black Mage and Necromancer who was usually more comfortable with old dusty tomes than she was with people. Still there was no questioning her abilities. She wielded a staff, but rarely used it in combat, as she preferred to raise hell against her foes with her magic.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jan 4, 2024 0:59:33 GMT -5
Stella for her part was seated in a chair, cross-legged and sandals off as usual. "Alright, how about we all start by getting to know each other... My name is Stella... I like collecting weapons of all kinds. I also like video games anime, and tabletop gaming of the roleplaying or war variety." She said.
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Post by Manah on Jan 4, 2024 2:46:10 GMT -5
"Oh, sweet. A genuine geek and gamer. Mai and I play both videogames and wargames all the time, we should totally get some games going sometime", Naomi said with visibly interest.
"I'm more of a PC gamer, though. Naomi-chan has, like, all the consoles ever", Mai noted.
Lucy considered her words carefully before speaking up. "I... like to read, and write, and take pictures with my camera, and, well, I love magic and summons and I think they're really fascinating."
"I live for music and art", Ai said warmly. "Nothing pleases me more than performing for those who know to enjoy either. But worry not... I know how to handle myself in a fight when the need arise."
"I... don't really have many hobbies", Runa pondered. "I love hanging out with friends, chatting, watching videos, I guess. I like to play around with my powers. Maybe I should get more hobbies."
"Hanging out is fun", Tomoe agreed. "My thing is working out and training hard though. I like jogging, and swimming, and hiking and rock climbing."
"I study hard and I often help out around the Garden, and the people of the towns we visit. 'Tis the duty of a knight", Inglis said proudly. "I value hard work and generosity of both time and effort."
"I love to play with animals and take care of them♥", Pyrrha said with a smile. "Training is fun, but taking care of my furry friends is quite the workout on its own."
"I read a lot", Mana said simply, apparently not deeming it necessary to add more to the statement.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Jan 4, 2024 15:53:38 GMT -5
"I see. This is all good to know." Stella said taking notes. "I'll arrange to do some activities with each of you, sometimes one on one, sometimes it will be as a group. This will help us build group unity and comraderie." She explained.
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