Dee Dee nodded something like that would be nice if that's what it lead to, and as they continued down the tunnel Dee Dee too noticed the increase in ants, and it was rather clear they were carrying food as well this caused her to blink a bit as she nodded to Hana's Observation at the increase of more ants, and it clearly was that they were heading the way they had come, which was towards the food storage they had snuck through, well at least the ants were well fed right?

As they continued Hana was forced to squeeze past the workers, Dee Dee meanwhile didn't need to squeeze as much, thankfully being so much smaller then Hana it made going past the ants easier, and BombDee and Kramer had the same experience since they too where smaller, Though as they crossed a few of their markers Dee Dee took note of this and the map she had was filled in already around this place, so as they left the tunnel they just did a large circle in she marked it with an x to show it wasn't the right way and added a new mark tot he proper way out which was a large arrow with a checkmark, then she joined Hana.

Eventually peeking around a corner Dee Dee seen the grocery store.. then Hana made her pun and Dee Dee looked at her with a very "really?" expression as BombDee facepalmed, Kramer seemed to be the only one that let out a little grumbling laugh, but yes there it was, and looking up at the top of the Tunnel Dee Dee could see what was likely the Grate that they had looked down at the building from, well that solved that mystery didn't it?

Though as Hana pointed out the goal post was apparently at the back of the building, and Dee Dee Looked at all the ants and especially the Soldier ants, and well... that would be a hard fight if they had to fight it.. but Dee Dee had to wonder.. after being poked and prodded by the workers for Tomatoes wouldn't they smell a bit like them? then again no other Workers were coming up to them... which made sense.. and this was a food source for the ants.. maybe they could? Looking around it didn't look like there was anyway in without going past the soldier ants..

"Any Ideas? other then using a decoy to draw the soldiers away? cause I don't think we are getting in... unless we get to the roof unnoticed and then make a hole in the roof and drop in from there... which I think we MIGHT be able to do... but then it would be on a time limit to get thigns dealt with" Dee Dee sent the message to Hana as she looked over the building again from their vantage point.

Hana Sakuyuki

Dee Dee gave a thumbs up as they continued to walk, she remembered how hard it was for her, she didn't even know there was an inventory or the message system, she had to be taught all that, so being able to help a new person out was always a good thing and she hoped the book and the Blog she had set up would also heal him learn more about the system and how to survive here, and hopefully word would spread soon about the blog so she could help even more people. And As Alexei points out she put a lot of effort into the book she nodded rapidly it was something she knew could really help people out especially when she learned that some people were still in their tutorials, that meant that even as time went on there would always be new people to help teach this stuff to, and so having a written guide to it could help many of them.

As the Caravan continued on Dee Dee nodded to her companions mention of reading it later though he then moved on to ask about her Familiars she nodded and popped up a message window and started to type, and as they mentioned the tomato Dee Dee Gave a thumbs up but shook her head at being asked if she grew them herself and continued to type out her message to Alexei, She was grateful for the system, if she had to use her notebooks all this time she would have run out of pages a long time ago at this rate so the system was a big help in communication.

"Kramer is a Baby Dragon and my first summon! as you can see he can fly and is very fast, he can also let out a breath of flames, he is quite a bit stronger then he looks to and I use him usually to do quick fly by attacks and to keep some air control during a fight, and so far I haven't run into any issues with doing that. Next Is BombDee, he is a Waddle-dee! and my Second summon he is really strong and is quite capable at fighting, and thanks to some things I acquired he is a lot tougher now too, I usually use him to deal with things that seem tough but slow, he can plant land mines if I need to control an area! they are quite handy to have around and with them I rarely am ever outnumbered. As for the Tomatoes no I don't grow them myself, I trade with this one person that has a Gardener Class, they tend to trade it for things I scavenge rather then points so it is very handy, and he always has a ton of tomatoes ever since I started to trade my Scavenged things with them, I hope to have my own place to grow crops and the like someday but I don't think I will ever have a class dedicated to it" she sent the message to Alexei as they continued to travel.

though the bushes did also Catch Dee Dee's eye as she looked over at them raising an eyebrow at how.. to in place they looked they were really orderly too.. but they continued on and nothing seemed to come from it.. at least it seemed that way at first, until Kramer let out a Roar and Dee Dee looked back behind them. The bushes had been tossed aside and there were a group of seven goblins rushing towards the Wagons, Kramer let out another roar and from the side came three more Goblins, most armed with Wooden clubs, but a few had slingshots "Goblins!! take what you can handle!!" she sent the message quickly to Alexei as she rushed to a good position and fired a blast from her staff at one of the seven goblins in the rear, knocking it off it's feet.

At the same time BombDee got to the halfway point between the goblins in the rear and the wagons and crouched down for a moment before standing back up and rushing back a bit, as two goblins rushed him, or tried to as the landmind he placed exploded and sent them flying, though they were not quite out yet they were on the ground rolling in pain, leaving four more to try to rush at BombDee who was keeping their attention.

Kramer meanwhile Swooped down at the four attacking BombDee, and letting off a gout of flame on them, only catching two but they were now busy running around trying to put themselves out as they burned.

alexei

Dee Dee was quite happy this was working, though it did mean they were busy providing Tomatoes to workers that walked up and gently poked at them with their antenna, it also meant that they didn't have to fight the soldier ants, and as Hana started to feed the ants too they started to slowly move through the room that the guards were protecting without issue, this was all going along swimmingly as far as Dee Dee could see, after all they likely didn't want to deal with a nest of ants on their home turf.

Looking at how much her tomato reserves had dwindled they likely could only do that two or three more times at least maybe more if she desummoned Kramer and BombDee so they didn't need to hand out so many at once, but hopefully they didn't come across to many situations like that, and could get out of here before they were forced to have to fight so many ants, as that would likely turn into a running battle, and she didn't wanna find out if they would chase them even on the surface and to the truck, she just fixed that after all.

Dee Dee looked to Hana as she made mention of the tactic though and Dee Dee nodded and sent a message "Agreed I don't wanna go through all my tomato Reserves, I need them for my food cart after all! but I think we should be fine if I don't have to do that again, but in an emergency I could maybe do it two or three more times if needed.... maybe more if I desummon Kramer and BombDee so that only we have to give out Tomatoes,, though you have to admit the ants looked cute carrying the tomatoes!" she continued to Follow Hana Towards the marker all the while making sure to add to her hand drawn map, and placing tape now and then.

Hana Sakuyuki

Dee Dee was once more at it again, Though the location and the Caravan was different, and so she headed to the gathering point, she knew there would be another person this time, though the fact she didn't get a message let her know it wasn't Mr.Beast again, that could only mean one thing, a new Friend! and so the smol girl continued on, though she made sure to get a few things ready as she headed there getting some food, and making sure she had everything and then she nodded as she was all ready.

Then as she got there she looked around and spotted the wagons, and a group of Vehicles next to them, trucks by the looks of it, seemed some more people managed to get the license from the system, that would make four people in total that she was aware of, and one that was in her friends list at least. Well that was good, they could do their own supply runs then and help out people more, or use it as transportation for others for missions or the like so it was going to help everyone all round.

Well it was gonna be different for her and her partner, the people that they were going to be escorting didn't have the systems license so wagons it would be, it's why they needed guards after all, but at least it would be mostly safe on the paths they used, likely goblins or some other weaker enemies that managed to sneak by any of the small patrols that went through, but it was mostly safe work at least.

finally she came around the large trucks and a large man spotted her and called out to her, giving her a nod and Dee Dee meanwhile waved to him as she walked over, showing just how much their heights differed as she looked up at the much taller man. When he suggested they form a party and get ready to get started Dee Dee nodded and took out a notepad and started to write on it "Hello and yes making a party would be the best Idea, also my Name is Dee Dee what's your name?" she had written on the notepad before she remembered something and quickly added it before turning it back to the man to read.

the new message said in it's entirety "Hello and yes making a party would be the best Idea, also my Name is Dee Dee what's your name? Also I am A summoner, I have two Friends with me Kramer, my Baby dragon, and BombDee my Waddle-dee friend, I will summon them once we are ready to head out, I am glad to be working with you to protect these wagons, lets do our best!" she then gave him a thumbs up as the trucks pulled out and kicked up some dust behind Dee Dee, with the wind slowly blowing it away to reveal the set of three wagons that they were to guard that had been on the other side of the trucks.

alexei

NOTICE TO STAFF: Noelle's player has mentioned they are likely to Drop Noelle as such I am posting now with their permission as we will continue the mission as a three man team


It would seem two of the members knew each other or rather they both knew someone else that linked them in somewhat and Dee Dee was glad to see it, it meant people were not just sticking to themselves, and she also got the friend requests from them and nodded as she looked to them, the Mission would be a tough one no doubt but it wouldn't be anything they couldn't handle she was sure of it Though As Rory was talking about what he had to deal with in his Tutorial he suddenly cut himself off and Dee Dee looked over to him and noticed he clearly wasn't exactly in the best state, but it passed eventually the group was out the door.

As they walked out and into the mission area proper Dee Dee looked around, Yup this was a place of danger alright and it was just as gloomy and oppressive as the Tutorial was, though not as much due to the fact that this place wasn't a full fledged dungeon. But it was still a Den that meant there would be a lot of spiders, As they walked though Rory took the opportunity to make a comment, and Dee Dee then heard the skittering sounds that the tutorial made her all to familiar with.

She didn't take to long to consider the options and instead looked upwards, the tutorial already paying off as he knew they would likely come from that angle, and sure enough their they were, at least a few, some other came out at them from the front and sides and Dee Dee aimed her Staff up at the ones coming down from the ceiling and she fired a blast at one, her stats getting a boost thanks to her Passive, but also because of her skill from the Tutorial, it figured it would come in very handy here.

BombDee and Kramer also took action, BombDee staying near Evey to guard her, While Kramer took to the air and did a Fly buy on one of the Spiders coming down from the ceiling, moving to catch both of them in a Cone of Flames at it flew by turning to circle back around for another pass later.

At the moment there was a single Spider that BombDee WAs intercepting that had tried to get at Evey from behind, and he let off a power punch at it, sending it flying back but not killing it as the Waddle-dee moved to stay near Evey.

Dee Dee meanwhile looked around at her summons and the party and nodded their formation would be good, so she took out her spider Fang Dagger, in case she needed a Melee option in this.

Evey Bishop Rory Perkins

Dee Dee Stats (as of Level 9)
PWR: 12 DEF: 13 SPD: 12 MAGI: 13 VIT: 13 WIL: 13 LUCK: 0

Passives active
Squasher - When fighting bugs, spiders, and insects. Lower their effectiveness against you, by 10% while raising yours against them by 10%. (Meaning you get an all around 10% buff and they get a 10% debuff.)

Surrounded by friends When you've got a summoning out, both you and that summoning will have a passive boost to each of your core stats [PWR, DEF, SPD, WIL, MAGI, VIT] all increased by +5 points. This can stack up to three times if you are able to have that many summoning out! (2 summons)

+1 luck thanks to Rory Ability


Stats after Passive buffs (+10 to all stats, +10% to all stats VS Insects/Spiders/bugs)
PWR: 24 DEF: 25 SPD: 24 MAGI: 25 VIT: 25 WIL: 25 LUCK: 1
Kramer Stats (After Buff)
PWR: 24 DEF: 20 SPD: 30 MAGI: 10 VIT: 27 WIL: 10 LUCK: 1
BombDee Stats (After Buff)
PWR: 30 DEF: 20 SPD: 20 MAGI: 10 VIT: 25 WIL: 10 LUCK: 1

when given the compliment BombDee look over at Cyrus and waved to him as it continued to nibble away at the tomato it was given a happy look on its face as It along with Kramer finished the set up of the food Cart that Dee Dee had left to them since she was helping the man set up his stage, nether Summon minded at all knowing exactly what to do since they where almost done anyway.

As Dee Dee worked on the control box, the man started to ask her questions and she peaked up over the edge of the box, and she nodded as he suggested her would practice, though he did mention if anyone could play an instrument so they could play together and Both Dee Dee and BombDee raised their hands, Kramer let out a little growl yawn as he finished his work on Dee Dee's cart for now, since he didn't have to start the fires for cooking yet and stretched out to rest.

Dee Dee then continued to work, getting the lights set up and connecting them into specific controls so they could be operated from the one box, thankfully it seemed the ones working on the lights knew what they were doing well enough and she just needed them to lead the wires over, which they started to do, and best of all the work was quick and efficient, Though a party request came from Cyrus that Dee Dee accepted as he explained he wanted to buff everyone and Dee Dee didn't see a reason to to if it would help them all so she hit accept and continued on her work.

cyrus

Dee Dee looked at the map then to the path indicated by Hana, she then nodded and gave a thumbs up, it was a good point that it was likely not that easy, but you never know, this was just an Exploration mission, It could be as simple as mapping a certain amount of the place as well, and with that thought Dee Dee was about to send another message to Hana, but she noticed the girl was observing the tunnels and Dee Dee didn't want to bother her so she would mention it later. Instead she as well started to keep an eye out.

Hearing Hana's suggestion of just walking over and staying non-threatening Dee Dee nodded and put her weapons away, her summons stayed out for now though as they shouldn't be to much of an issue, After all one was a Waddle-dee a Creature known to be harmless to all creatures great and small... at least if you didn't threaten the little guys, so they should be fine, Dee Dee also liked to think she gave off the same feeling at her little round Friend, so looking non-threatening should be easy!

With that she followed Hana into walking out, though like Hana she stayed off to the side, the good news was the ants didn't seem to mind them, some seemed to look but not bother them, which was a good thing, Dee Dee wondered if she could buy their way out of trouble with some food? Well best to try that when they actually get into trouble rather then do it now when they were trying to go as unnoticed as possible. but at least she had the option what with all the Tomatoes in her inventory.

Hana Sakuyuki