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Knight of Dreams (Sallin_Kari)

Postby porne » Tue Feb 16, 2021 4:56 am

Name:Elisa Miller
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History: Never a popular girl, even before she lost her arm and the bullying got even worse, Elisa dove into fiction to help ease the loneliness and stress. She particularly loves stories of regular people who end up becoming respected and beloved heroes, dreaming of something similar happening to her. All those naysayers recognizing and respecting her. Of course that would never happen. She's a shy nerdy girl with a preference of engineering and DIY, and this is the real world where only those who act. She knows that she'll be stuck in her dead-end job, all alone.


You're extremely groggy as you wake up, prepared for another day huddled under the covers, waiting for... whatever it is that you're waiting to happen. Wait. The strange individual in front of you is part fox it seems. Odd that. Must still be dreaming. Except... he or she, whichever, helps you up, a small claw digging into your skin. "--lcome Sacred Warrior. I greet you." They say. Glancing around, you notice the chamber you're in almost resembles an ancient bath, steam roiling off of the water... stuff on the ground, but the various columns and such reaching out of the liquid pool are covered in glittering gems and stone, light seeming to be trapped within. Oddly, the designs seem to shift over time as you look around.

Reaching up to pat the fox person's... how are you feeling? The claw dug into your flesh and blood arm, but you can definitely feel the hand you just placed on top of their paw. Staring at the mechanical hand, you stare in wonder at the rough nature of the prosthetic has been replaced by a mixture of crystalline musculature covered by an almost golden armored plate. It tingles, almost like there's lightning caged within the thing.

"Elisa, I don't mean to be rude, but you really should return the fellows greeting." Whipping around, there's a strange purple... shadowy cat speaking to you. Unlike the fox person, this one is very clearly a cat, just made of shadows and whispers, something more than a little disturbing.
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Re: Knight of Dreams (Sallin_Kari)

Postby Sallin_Kari » Wed Mar 03, 2021 7:17 am

I flinch as the claw jabs me. Snapping up I look around before my mouth starts to gape as I try to figure out where the hell I am? I got to be dreaming, this is just... not right. I touch the ground to confirm if it is real before touching myself. Then I notice my prosthetic arm... What is this? I can... feel it? It's clearly metal though. No this can't be real. This is ridiculous. I'm just going to wake up from this dream and forget about it. This must be that lucid dreaming thing I keep hearing about.

A voice throws me off, as I focus on the weird cat... An unsettling feeling takes hold as my mind refuses to accept this is just a figment, as I can almost... feel it. "W-who are you?" I blurt out, though at this point I'm not sure if it's to the cat, or taking its advice and addressing the fox person thing.
Random person in the comments section of a random hentai manga- "Now I am ashamed of myself."
Me- "Posh, shame is for fools and people with friends... we need no such things, we have the internet."
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Re: Knight of Dreams (Sallin_Kari)

Postby porne » Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:18 am

Staring around, the location only becomes stranger. The 'water' you're standing ankle deep in, seems to be pure fog. It's still thick, and your legs feel slow even though you're not feeling the liquid slosh of water around them. The gleaming gems on the columns slowly stop shinning as brightly, returning to something resembling a dull heartbeat, and you realize it must be some kind of cool down sequence. Or, it certainly looks like one.

Asking your question, the fox beams, showing off a few canines. "Welcome hero, I am the high priestess Finesia, and I want to welcome you to the Dreamscape. I am happy you answered our call." That... that's pure origin story speak right there. The strange cat continues to lounge about, refusing to do any more talking, and Finesia seeming to ignore it. Or not see it. This is confusing.
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Re: Knight of Dreams (Sallin_Kari)

Postby Sallin_Kari » Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:23 am

What? No this is... hold on... that sounds like... this can't be real... I need to... no let's not reject them right away. I need information. After a pause to compose myself, I answer, "I fear I am a bit out of the loop of the 'why' I was called."
Random person in the comments section of a random hentai manga- "Now I am ashamed of myself."
Me- "Posh, shame is for fools and people with friends... we need no such things, we have the internet."
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Re: Knight of Dreams (Sallin_Kari)

Postby porne » Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:50 am

The priestess nods at your wise question. "Yes, hero. We have triggered this summoning chamber, drawing a heroic soul to us to aid us in our time of need. Monsters are becoming more aggressive, crossing the field Sea of Fog and attacking our city. In these times, we summon a hero to deal with the problem."

The purple cat thing rolls over, "I suppose that's better than the alternative. Isekai's where the hero is summoned and becomes a monster, or to be enslaved were becoming popular, weren't they?" How the hell could this local cat know about that?!
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Re: Knight of Dreams (Sallin_Kari)

Postby Sallin_Kari » Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:56 am

I open my mouth to try and bullshit an answer when the cat replies... How does it know things? It knew my name as well? Why isn't the priestess commenting about it? That sounds like something that would be addressed. I give the cat a long stare as I try to figure it out, my mind trying to wrap itself around this situation but it is like a layer of slippery oil.
Random person in the comments section of a random hentai manga- "Now I am ashamed of myself."
Me- "Posh, shame is for fools and people with friends... we need no such things, we have the internet."
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Re: Knight of Dreams (Sallin_Kari)

Postby porne » Wed Mar 03, 2021 11:10 am

The fox priestess notices your stare, stepping to one side to see what you're looking at, not that the cat is bothering to do anything but amuse itself. "You realize if you keep looking at things nobody else can see, they'll think you're cracked, right?" The cat says, with a glance up to the fox woman who is looking back at you with a questioning and weighing look. Oh god, are you going to be recycled? Or worse, sent back to Earth?
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Re: Knight of Dreams (Sallin_Kari)

Postby Sallin_Kari » Wed Mar 03, 2021 11:20 am

What is this cat? I... No, now is not the time. If they can't see it, then I'll just ignore it for now. Turning my attention back to the priestess... uh, Fines...se? "Sorry, I was trying to figure out how I would deal with such things. It's not something I had to do before," I bullshit an answer with a smile practiced over decades of hiding anxiety.
Random person in the comments section of a random hentai manga- "Now I am ashamed of myself."
Me- "Posh, shame is for fools and people with friends... we need no such things, we have the internet."
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Re: Knight of Dreams (Sallin_Kari)

Postby porne » Wed Mar 03, 2021 1:21 pm

The strange fox woman pauses but nods at your suggestion, either accepting it, or assuming you're touched in the head. "Very good Eliza. We'll make a hero of you yet." The cat says, and you fight the urge to stare at him. "Very well, hero. Please, come this way." Fenecia begins to lead you out of the room, offering you a robe to cover yourself with before leading you out to a small banquet hall. There's an empty place set aside for you, and a few people ready to apparently give a presentation. Oh god, they're not going to have power point are they?
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Re: Knight of Dreams (Sallin_Kari)

Postby Sallin_Kari » Wed Mar 03, 2021 1:33 pm

I take the cloak, before blushing and realizing I'm in my underwear. While I'm still disbelieving this is real, curiosity has taken over, so that even if this is a dream I want to see where it ends... A presentation isn't what I was expecting though... Still, maybe I'll get some answers so I obediently sit down.
Random person in the comments section of a random hentai manga- "Now I am ashamed of myself."
Me- "Posh, shame is for fools and people with friends... we need no such things, we have the internet."
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Re: Knight of Dreams (Sallin_Kari)

Postby porne » Wed Mar 03, 2021 1:45 pm

Well, at least it's not slutty underwear you suppose. Would be nice if it was something more, but you do notice your body isn't quite the same, the pudge around your waist having disappeared. Still, it's nice to be treated with respect.

Sitting at the table, the other person launches into a rough description of their world, the islands floating in the Sea of Dreams seeming to be balanced in the clouds of mist. What's interesting you is the gestures the strange individual makes, and how they summon images that float. The orator continues, mentioning how the attacks from monsters died down shortly after a hero was summoned, and how the fact that a hero being from outside the Sea of Dreams makes them more rigid to the surroundings, and that they always returned alive. You are one of the most recent ones, and the fact that you're from a world that tamed lightning and flames is a wonderful concept. You're still a bit fuzzy on exactly what is going on though, and the cat sitting next to you, when you're preeeeeetty sure the cat was back in the bath house is not helping things.
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Re: Knight of Dreams (Sallin_Kari)

Postby Sallin_Kari » Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:29 pm

I'm fascinated by this world being described... though I am a bit concerned that their description is 'heroes go into the danger zone, and return alive.' Like what the hell am I suppose to do? I presume kill monsters but how? Do I have hadouken lasers? Magic? Super Strength? Still, it can't be that bad if they all return alive. Though this cat still bothers me... What is it? A ghost? Am I being haunted? Why? I just got here!
Random person in the comments section of a random hentai manga- "Now I am ashamed of myself."
Me- "Posh, shame is for fools and people with friends... we need no such things, we have the internet."
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Re: Knight of Dreams (Sallin_Kari)

Postby porne » Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:37 pm

'Poking' around internally, you don't feel anything new, well, besides your arm. Holding it up and looking at it, thinking about the possibilities, you feel... something there. Like a charge, ready to jump. "I wouldn't do that here." The cat says, cleaning his paw and not looking. Whatever it is, the cat is suggesting you not do it. Do you trust talking cats nobody else can see?

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Forgive me, what were her powers again? I'm going to give her a lightning bolt out of the mech arm unless you've got something more precise you want.
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Re: Knight of Dreams (Sallin_Kari)

Postby Sallin_Kari » Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:49 pm

Well if it is some sort of power, like a hadouken laser, probably best to not wreck the dinning room with that, so I do indeed, hold back, at least until I get outside. Returning my attention to the lecture I try to see if there is anything else I need to know.
Random person in the comments section of a random hentai manga- "Now I am ashamed of myself."
Me- "Posh, shame is for fools and people with friends... we need no such things, we have the internet."
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Re: Knight of Dreams (Sallin_Kari)

Postby porne » Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:52 pm

Unfortunately, the next bit confirms one of your less liked hypothesis', the 'magic' that you have will be drawn from the type of world you have, and you'll need to explore it for yourself. They are willing to help you somewhat, offering you clothing, armor, weapons, and a tiny ship if you want. Unfortunately, the resources it takes to summon you have already taxed their supply of raw magic, which they countered by arming and equipping their soldiers better.
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Re: Knight of Dreams (Sallin_Kari)

Postby Sallin_Kari » Wed Mar 03, 2021 2:56 pm

Well... shit. I do take what they offer, especially the ship and weapons, but I do ask if they have a training field I can at least try out my powers before I'm thrown to the metaphorical wolves.
Random person in the comments section of a random hentai manga- "Now I am ashamed of myself."
Me- "Posh, shame is for fools and people with friends... we need no such things, we have the internet."
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Re: Knight of Dreams (Sallin_Kari)

Postby porne » Wed Mar 03, 2021 3:13 pm

The field is also fuzzy, and you start to realize what they meant when they said you heroes are more 'real' than they are. Occasionally, you will see a target shift to another position, or any of a number of other things that would make you question if somebody is gaslighting you.

Still, on the field, you're able to test things out. The thing you almost flexed before in the room throws a lightning bolt out from your hands, and you're quite glad that you did not test it, and you listened to the kitty. Other 'muscles' in the robotic arm shift external plates, showing off a thick combat blade that would make Edward Elric proud. You manage to throw out a fire bolt as well before your stomach growls that you need to feed it if you want more 'fuel'.
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Re: Knight of Dreams (Sallin_Kari)

Postby Sallin_Kari » Wed Mar 03, 2021 3:33 pm

As lightning courses out of my arm, my eyes sparkle. Holy shit! This is so COOL! Eagerly I try out other things but it is cut short as my stomach protests, reminding me I haven't eaten breakfast yes. Embarrass I sheepishly ask if there is some food I can eat. I guess further practice will have to wait, but at least I'm feeling more confident about fighting monsters if my arm is like a tesla cannon! How did it even change for that matter?
Random person in the comments section of a random hentai manga- "Now I am ashamed of myself."
Me- "Posh, shame is for fools and people with friends... we need no such things, we have the internet."
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Re: Knight of Dreams (Sallin_Kari)

Postby porne » Wed Mar 03, 2021 3:40 pm

The locals do indeed provide you with food, almost a feast! You find yourself wolfing down far more than are used to, and when you feel inside, you've got more energy than you started this 'morning' with, you can probably toss at least five to six bolts before you run out of juice now. They also inform you that as you inflict your will upon the monsters and they grow to fear you, you will become more powerful, although this is mostly hearsay, many of the previous heroes were not always clear on how their powers work. Some experimentation shows that shifting your arm back and forth takes far less energy than tossing magic around. You do find a few utility functions though, like a sparker to start fires with, taking as much energy as a snap of the fingers.
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Re: Knight of Dreams (Sallin_Kari)

Postby Sallin_Kari » Wed Mar 03, 2021 3:45 pm

Full up and recharged I suppose that there isn't anything else. The information is nice, as it seems I can 'level up' but doesn't really explain much else... I wonder why the heroes don't explain things? I would certainly do so. Oh well... I guess I should see if there is anything else they want me to do before I see the ship and begin my life as a hero. My heart is beating with excitement and I can't stop a smile of excitement from forming on my face.
Random person in the comments section of a random hentai manga- "Now I am ashamed of myself."
Me- "Posh, shame is for fools and people with friends... we need no such things, we have the internet."
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