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As he would confirm that he was working on magic with someone else, she'd give a small head nod in acknowledgment before continuing to proceed with her selection. However, what she wasn't expecting was the sudden shift in the locale. As without even shaking the entire gym seemed to spring to life. Watching as the entire place seemed to convert into a gym that was dedicated to speed. Though some things surprised her. Sure, the track was something that was obviously going to be there. Even the bikes she could understand. But she was very surprised at the shooting range and the bows that popped up. [break][break]

However, before she could even start to really ask any questions, Mr. Beaks would quickly start to explain everything. Mainly just going into detail for now about just the speed stat in general. As with a click of a few buttons she could see a rudimentary video feed being pulled up about the speed stat. As he'd start to explain that it wasn't just for how fast you go, but also for how fast vehicles go. Something she had never even thought about before was how fast vehicles go. Or hell, even about vehicles as she'd remark "I hadn't even thought about vehicles. That's actually... surprising, that they go based off your stats." She'd admit to him. At least before her attention was then pulled to the shooting range which was also explained. "So not just for how fast, but dodging and how fast things i shoot and use go?" She'd say as clarification. It was starting to sound like this was... rather important. Like a lot of things that she hadn't expected would be using this stat. Something that forced her into a pretty heavy contemplation for a few moments before she noticed the gym starting to shrink back to normal. An action that would force her out of her thoughts as she'd hear him speaking. [break][break]

"Oh of course! You've given me a lot to think about thank you." She'd say as he'd say that their time was up and that she was going to be getting trained in this for awhile. Taking the pamphlet from him as she'd say "Yeah I'll definitely check things out while I'm around here... and I'll definitely make sure to come back. I'm excited to see what other sorts of training we will get up to over time." She'd say honestly to him. Interested to see what exactly they'd get up to. And how he'd go about helping her train her speed up. And also praying that it wasn't just running laps still. But seeing all this, those fears were assuaged somewhat.

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Faith Ainsworth

Exo-Empress[break]
Level: 5[break][break]

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As soon as the two had met and exchanged names, he'd instantly get to work. A true professional in that regard as with the press of a few buttons, she'd see a menu being brought up before her inviting her to something called a [Training] Session? She had realized this was advertised, but she hadn't realized just how on the nose it was and just how truly it was called an actual training session. As she'd click the accept button, it would then pull out into a full list. Spotting that one was already greyed out as she'd ask "Why's this one different? Does that mean it can't be picked?" She hadn't considered training her stats in the literal sense and well, even if she had she didn't think she would have picked magic. [break][break]

Pulling up the menu for her class again she'd give it a quick look over and figure out where she was already thinking about spending some points as she'd listen to his description. That the two of them could train a stat for longer periods of time together, and it would grow over time. Thinking for a moment before putting a finger to the menu and finally saying. "I think Speed would be for the best. It works well with the class I have as well as just seems like something important to have." She would say honestly to him. Plus speed seemed straightforward to her. She wasn't exactly sure how some of the others could be trained, and if vitality was trained by her just getting beaten up... well she'd rather not. [break][break]

"Oh that definitely makes sense! Yeah this training definitely seems helpful so I'd love if I could continue with these." She'd say happily and honestly to him as she'd ask "So if we're going with speed, does that mean we start with the baseline stuff? Or is there like, paperwork or something that needs to be filled out?" She'd ask him as she'd start thinking about how ready she would need to be.

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Faith Ainsworth

Exo-Empress[break]
Level: 5[break][break]

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Pink Haired Weirdo? Looking over the group assembled she realized that they must have been talking about her, as the finger point alone wasn't enough to convince her that he meant her. "Excuse me-" She would start to say as he declared her the pink haired weirdo. A fact she had originally planned on disputing. However, all attempts at talk would quickly be deemed futile as she'd suddenly find a massive chain and ball being hurtled towards her. Quickly activating her Reindeer boots to be able to dodge by flying directly to the side and up, and waiting for it to land in place. [break][break]

However, it was quickly followed by one of her cohorts, one she noticed was bleeding pretty heavily, but was striking at the chain, hoping that it would create enough of a chance for her to come flying in with a drop kick at the bug. Quickly spinning in her hover after delivering that as she'd attempt to jab one of her stingers into the creature's backside in one fell motion. [break][break]

However, as she'd take a second to glance back, she'd notice one guy slowly falling while bleeding, one girl firing off shots from a crouched position just behind him... this team seemed to be in a bit of a mess as she'd at least look over to her little spider friend before calling out to her team. "IF ANYONE WANTS TO NOT BLEED OUT GO SEE THE SPIDER." Figuring that her little buddy would be able to get the hint to create a little healing pool on the ground if someone needed it. Otherwise, she'd hope to take care of the bug before dealing with the summoner as she'd call out to him "Is that the best you got ya big oaf?" A hidden grin on her face as she was thanking herself for investing some of her points earlier. This was going to help out a lot in this fight especially she figured.[break][break]

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Faith Ainsworth

Exo-Empress[break]
Level: 5[break][break]

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Looking over the two men that were both, not just taller, but far more muscular than herself, she'd be forced to look up at them. An action she was used to. However, she wasn't used to doing it to this extreme. Nor with this amount of muscle in the way. She couldn't say that there were that many muscleheads in her classes prior to all of this and well, she certainly hadn't met a ton of them now as she'd reach out her, far smaller, hand to shake that of the man introducing himself as Mr. Beast. "My name is Faith." She'd say as she'd then shake the hand of Ragline, the other one who was working out. [break][break]

"Sure!" She'd say as she'd allow the two to lead her into the gym. Walking in it was easy to tell that even with this being the end of the world or something. The stuff in here was top notch. This was new. And not like, end of the world new but like, well maintained pristine still got a sparkle to it new. Being practically in awe as she was looking around the room at just how much there was in here. But at least now she realized how people were able to get their muscles so buff. There was practically a machine per muscle she musta figured. [break][break]

As she'd continue to follow him in she'd give a small wave back to Ragline as she'd ask. "So what sort of basics are there to go over?" She'd ask him as well, she truly didn't know, this entire thing was pretty much out of her wheelhouse. Unless there were some insect friends in here. Then she might know that more than him. But with how well maintained this place was..... she kinda doubted that.

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Faith Ainsworth

Exo-Empress[break]
Level: 1[break][break]

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Nodding again at his double checking her name, she'd give him his moment to get up and ready, watching him dust himself off. Waiting for him to actually come down to her level as she'd spot his smile. The kind that was meant to be one that hid their true feelings. That one that seemed almost forced at times, yet this one was a different version of that. A sort of genuinely nature to it as if it was intended to be slightly more than that. Which was certainly a welcome addition to the man as she'd nod her head. "Well Iggy, it seems we're gunna be working together for this one." She'd say, not realizing the mispronunciation that she had accidentally caused. [break][break]

Listening to his story however, that would be something she'd find rather intriguing as she'd continue to ask about his background. "A naturalist? So what did you do with that? Just kinda exploring and making posts about 'Save the Earth' or did you, yano, actually kinda do something about it?" She would be asking him. Trying to gain a bit of insight into this other person who, surprisingly, might actually have some sorts of insight as opposed to just what she had. Now, he wasn't an entomologist like herself sure, but it still meant that he might have some interesting opinions as well at least on how something might change that she herself could overlook. [break][break]

However, the one thing that would get an eyeroll out of her was the pun about her name. "Yano, I've never heard that one before. THAT IS so funny!" She would say with a bit of a fake laugh at the end. Though she would have to at least smile. At least this wasn't gunna be some boring mission where the two couldn't even spare a word to each other, and that there would at least be something learned here besides just what was happening with the insects of the world.[break][break]

"Yeah, I'm here for the mission. I've never been one to shy away from getting my hands dirty, so I'm more than ready for this. In fact, I took this one because of how interested I was in the mission." She'd answer honestly back to him. "Though I have to ask, do you need help with actually like, doing things if a fight breaks out? I could possibly lend you something if you want?" She'd offer to him before quickly adding. "But yano, I would still need it back." She'd say looking him dead in the eyes, making sure that he knew that it was being loaned, and not a gift given.[break][break]

However, as the two would continue she'd eventually ask him "So, other than if you know the last area this guy might have been seen in, have you figured out any details about the mission besides that?" She would ask him. "Or did you wait for me before getting started?" She'd ask, trying to get a gleam into just how eager this naturalist was to getting started. "Also, is this your first mission or have you managed to do some things before?" She'd also add in, just to gage how much of a new player the two level ones were.

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Faith Ainsworth

Exo-Empress[break]
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A quick swallow of the troll flesh was all it took for another rumble to come from her belly. Although she felt herself somewhat invigorated from it... it was never enough. She had never truly felt full ever since she had been sent back to this new place. This new feeling being a curse on her existence. Though the other benefits she's gained... have managed to far outweight the bad. [break][break]

She was just turning around to tell her partner about the fact that they have finished. That they won and had managed to fend off the surprisingly-much-larger-than-she-expected trolls that had come for them. But it was just at that moment that she saw the man being bashed by a club. A hit into his side that she figured surely would have done some severe damage to her as she would start to run back over towards him. Seeing him actually manage to stand back up filled her with some happiness as she saw him shoot a bullet into one head... to no effect. Causing her to pause momentarily. [break][break]

Was that pause enough that it was the difference between her partners life and death? No probably not. A rainbow shot being the next that came from him in frustration. One that was clearly done out of his total contempt for the situation. But one that was a blast strong enough it looked like it knocked out the head that it hit. And that left the remaining awake head running for the hills. Seemingly a small ding going off as if the mission was completed as she snapped herself out of her panic. Running over and looking at him. Seeing his eyes closed she knew that she didn't have anything to help she'd pick up his body. Carrying it over to the taxi he had jumped out of and putting it in the backseat as she'd start to panic. Before looking over at him and noticing finally that... his chest wasn't moving. [break][break]

Pushing the body over she'd start to panic. Hyperventilating in the seat as she'd start to realize more that this wasn't just a game. That this was still real life. That people die here. She hadn't fully realized it yet but death was a real possibility. And it triggered two things in her. It meant first off that she had to get stronger. She needed to if she was going to survive. And she was going to no matter what it takes. But it also meant a second thing... revenge. She could finally take it out on everyone that had wronged her. Finally show everyone what true power would really be. A smile cracking onto her face as she'd hear her stomach growl again. Her hunger reminding her that it was still there as a window would pop up from her class. EAT THE BODY FOR POINTS? a subtle reminder to her of one of the features of her class. That she could devour other players and make their strength her own. Her smile starting to take over her body once more as she'd look over at the still warm body next to her. [break][break]

With the meal finished she'd continue looking around the taxi. He was a much higher leveled player than her. His points alone was enough to confirm that as she'd look at her new tally of bio-essence. Looking throughout the taxi for any other items he might have had in here and grabbing what she could she'd tally her spoils later.... for now. She would quickly get out of the taxi and start to make her own getaway. After all, she didn't want to be caught just yet. Maybe in the future she would. But certainly now was far too early. [break][break]

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Faith Ainsworth

Exo-Empress[break]
Level: 1[break][break]