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Post by Manah on Nov 23, 2023 19:02:13 GMT -5
She paused for a moment, considering her answer.
"I have little doubt that you can qualify for our A, or even S-Rank. We can test you for leadership skills, and if you succeed, you could be a team squad leader, in which case you're expected to call the shots, although you are also expected to lead your squad, naturally. Perhaps that would be a way to achieve the former and still have you with us?" she suggested.
"As for the latter... what are your hobbies, and collections?" she asked.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 23, 2023 19:05:16 GMT -5
"Collecting weapons, anime, video games, and tabletop games." She said. "I have a warehouse back in the city I hope to fill up in the future." She said.
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Post by Manah on Nov 23, 2023 23:37:23 GMT -5
She smiled. "Well, I can tell you we travel all over the world, so you could potentially find tons of any of those from all across the world, directly at the source if you so please. In many ways, joining us could help you expand on your collections like never before", she pointed out.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 23, 2023 23:39:04 GMT -5
"I see." She said. "Very well... I accept your offer." She said.
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Post by Manah on Nov 25, 2023 22:59:10 GMT -5
"Excellent", she said with a warm smile, nodding. "Welcome to the family, so to speak. Normally I would test your combat ability to witness it firsthand, but... killing a giant sand worm this easily tells me much about your skill already", she pondered. "Given your reputation, I think it is safe to move directly forward to a test of your leadership abilities, when you are ready, of course. I understand you've just left from the academy after your last day there."
She nodded. "If it is fine with you, we will assign you to a medium difficulty mission with a small team under your comment with one of our high ranked members to assess your capabilities and potential as a squad leader. If all goes well, we will have a better idea of your skills, and be able to decide whether or not to grant you your own team from now on. Is that alright with you?"
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 25, 2023 22:59:55 GMT -5
"That works for me." She nodded.
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Post by Manah on Nov 26, 2023 19:42:21 GMT -5
She nodded. "Very well. For the time being, though, please enjoy our hospitality. I will have a room assigned to you right away", she noted, before pushing a button on the intercom. "Come in, please."
A short moment later, Blake came into the room from the door. "Yes, ma'am."
"Ms. Vermillion will be joining us. Please find her a room to stay in for the night and bring her food if she requires it."
"Sure thing, ma'am", the brunette said simply as she stood to lead the way. "...Would you please follow me? I'll lead you to your room. Would you rather be alone, or have a roommate?"
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 26, 2023 19:43:06 GMT -5
"It does not matter to me." She said getting up and following along.
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Post by Manah on Nov 28, 2023 2:15:05 GMT -5
She proceeded to suggest three different roommates, whom she described before introducing the one of her choice to her.
One was Mika, a surprisingly friendly, kind and gentle... demonologist with raven black hair, known to be studious, hard-working and smart, and for using some of the darkest magics known to mankind... for the greater good.
Another, a bespectacled purplette known as Lucca, a scientifical genius with incredible intellect and knowledge in robotics, mechanics and multiple other fields, an inventor constantly tinkering with her latest inventions.
And finally, Jenna McKenzie, an Hispanic girl with an almost unhealthy obsession with guns, firearms, and other things going boom and shooting something deadly out, but otherwise considered quite pleasant. She was one of the best gunslingers/snipers/gunfighters in all of Balamb.
"Any of them in particular seem to sound more fun as roommates to you?" Blake asked.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 28, 2023 2:21:28 GMT -5
Stella paused deep in thought. "I'll take Jenna."
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Post by Manah on Nov 28, 2023 12:48:55 GMT -5
"Sounds good", she said, leading her to one of the rooms, and knocking at the door. Soon enough, a young woman with slightly tanned skin, dark brown hair and wearing a cream colored tank top, blue denim jeans, black socks and a red headband in her hair.
"Hey. What's up?" she said simply.
"Hi, Jenna. We got a new member today, and you said you were okay with getting a roommate?" Blake asked.
"...Right. This is a two people room after all", she said, nodding, before moving to get a look at Stella. "Hiya. I'm a bit of a gun hoarder though, so there's stuff all over my half of the place. You okay with that?" she asked, opening the door and moving aside to show her that half the apartment-sized quarters were basically loaded - pun intended - with guns, ammo, gun-related cleaning and maintenance tools and so on.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Nov 28, 2023 12:51:24 GMT -5
"No problem I'm a bit of collector myself." The redhead said kicking off her sandals at the door.
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Post by Manah on Dec 1, 2023 2:37:10 GMT -5
"No kidding. Guns too?" she asked, smiling. "No, wait. Lemme guess. Swords. Am I warm or cold?"
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Dec 1, 2023 2:38:03 GMT -5
"Both." She said. "Among other weapons, and anime and games." She said sitting down cross legged on the bed.
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Post by Manah on Dec 1, 2023 20:35:32 GMT -5
She smiled. "Okay, that's cool. I'll have to do a bit of a clean up then. Since I was alone for the time being, I kinda put my stuff all over the place. I'll make sure you have room for yours. Anyway, I'm Jenna, as you heard", she said, holding out her hand. "I'm the one you ask when you want somebody shot, or something blown up", she added half-jokingly.
"Well, I'll leave you two to get familiarized. See you around", Blake said, leaving.
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