Certified Procrastinator

Take things easy. Have fun doing the things you enjoy. Part of the Town-Square roleplay group. Bado's inventory.

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The Selphian Smith || Bado & Riley

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Riley followed him inside and quickly unsheathed his sword when the atmosphere completely changed. Definitely felt like there were some ghosts hanging around. He just needed to know where…if only ghosts were easier to look for. 

The hunter stepped back when the portal manifested and spirits came out So that was it…huh? Riley looked towards Bado and soon ran over towards him to take care of the other side. Nothing would be exactly easy if the dwarf was blindsided. He made sure to try to take a more offensive stance so they wouldn’t be driving through the rabble for too long. The goal was to take out that gate or else they’d be stuck standing there for a while.

He swung at one ghost that charged headfirst, and he managed to defeat it before it could teleport away. Riley stood slightly to the side, making sure that his left, dominant side was at the ready to strike at any point. He put some weight on his right leg so that his prosthetic would be grounded. Just needed to stand his ground and make sure nothing got near him.

"I’m holdin’ up alright," Riley spoke up as he struck at another ghost, "You want to take the portal?"

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Bado nodded at Riley's response, his zweihander coming down on another monster, the treated metal banishing the creature. "Yeah. Think you'll be okay by yourself?" He could only spare a glance at Riley before scythe met sword. It seemed that the creatures were quite set on fighting, and Bado refocused on the specter as he pushed it back, the sheer weight of himself and his blade toppling the poor monster over.

Looking past the ghost, Bado shifed his balance a bit as he turned his attention to the portal, carefully examining twisting magic. The portal itself was relatively clear, as occasional wisps of light shot away from its center to bring in various monsters. The flashes were brief, and none of the creatures bothered to defend the portal as they drew closer to the two, leaving the portal defenseless.

Except for the monsters in front of him.

Bado frowned a bit at the sight, not too sure what to think. I guess I'd better add in a bonus as hazard pay... He was sure his companion could hold his own, but this amount of stress was never enjoyable for anyone. With a slight sigh, Bado gripped his blade tightly, shifting his stance as his gaze turned towards the portal. Without warning, the dwarf rushed forward, his size betraying his speed as he dashed passed the disabled ghost.

"Watch those fireballs!" were the only words Bado could provide as he saw an ominous glow from the corner of his eyes.

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A Simple Visit | Bado & Kiel

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Kiel laughed, smiling innocently up at Bado. It was a common expression Kiel used when he was trying to get out of the little trouble-even as a child. “I honestly don’t. I think I missed that lesson,” he laughed. “I’m sure Forte wouldn’t mind more. She’s always commenting on how much she misses the deserts,” he laughed a bit.

Kiel leaned back, holding on to the front of the chair as he watched Bado. It was a childish movement, but the boy didn’t pay much attention to it at all. “You know what’ll happen if she comes home and sees our house is missing a window, right?” he asked, watching the dwarf’s expression carefully before he gave a little shrug.

"I guess. Our house is your house, right?" he smiled as he stood up. That had been something the three mutually agreed on the first day. No matter what, they were family and family stuck together no matter what, which lead to the two hiding their spare house key somewhere in the blacksmith’s workplace. Forte claimed it was somewhere the dwarf would never find-mostly because he seemed to rarely run the shop.

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The dwarf couldn't help but chuckle at the comment. It was true that Forte liked sweets as much as Kiel. "So that means you two are in on it together, all to get more desserts." Bado wasn't necessarily complaining, making a mental note to bring more next time he visited, before turning back to the window. "Well, you two have been good lately, so..."

His voice trailed off as he let out a sigh, finalizing his plans right when Kiel articulated his worries. This earned the boy a playful grin, the dwarf glancing back knowingly as he shrugged. "Oh, don't worry about the details. It'll be fine, and I'm sure she won't notice a thing." Of course, this didn't mean Bado was going to remove the window right now. He'd simply have to do it later that week, when Forte's out and about again. At the very least, the forge would get some work.

"Thanks." Bado smiled back at Kiel as he said this. Whether he shows it or not, Bado was genuinely glad to have Forte and Kiel as family. The lighthearted moments were always enjoyable, and whether it was being harassed by Forte or poking fun with Kiel, the dwarf wouldn't trade their interactions for anything.

"... Just letting you know," the dwarf said with a smirk, " I may have to remove more than just that window."

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The Selphian Smith || Bado & Riley

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"Huh, really?" Riley commented with a confused look. Monsters would trick humans with the prospect of gems? That definitely sounded weird…maybe they were getting a little smarter…or the den finally got itself an alpha. He looked up at the mansion with a calculating look, wondering just could have moved in after he had wandered in there a little more than a week ago.

"Nah, it’s okay," Riley responded with a smirk, "I’ll head in with ya. This is gettin’ a little interestin’." The hunter rested his hand on his long sword, ready to head in and investigate just what was going on along with Bado.

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The dwarf nodded at Riley before returning the smirk. Bado wouldn't say that he was bloodthirsty, but the idea of delving through one of the nearby dungeons, especially one that Forte avoided like the plague, was a much more appealing idea than sitting around minding his Forge. "Well, let's head on in, then." Taking his own Zweihander, Bado lead Riley into the mansion. Almost instantly, the atmosphere shifted, the temperature dropping a few degrees as the dwarf felt eyes on him.

Just another day at the Obsidian Mansion.

Before he could finish that thought, however, the air ripped as a portal manifested, spewing forward a cluster of spirits. Bado focused his attention to one side, casually walking to the group of monsters. His steps were slow, casual, and very deliberate, leaving plenty of openings in his stance. In spite of this, Bado looked relaxed, and monsters were never good at picking up subtle cues.

The first to charge him was sent back to the Forest of Beginnings, and Bado merely turned his attention to Riley. "How're you holding up over there?"

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A Simple Visit | Bado & Kiel

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The small boy laughed as his hair was again messed up. He flattened it back out once Bado took his hand away. It wasn’t like he hated it, but Kiel always seemed to feel that he needed to look presentable-even at home. “Never. Why would I ever do that?” he asked with a small grin. 

Kiel watched Bado’s face as he inspected the window. He had a feeling he knew just where this was going and he wasn’t entirely sure how he felt about the situation-whether to be worried for their little home’s safety, or be glad about the possibility the blemish would eventually be fixed by capable hands.

"Not that I know of," Kiel shook his head. "It’s always just been this one," he paused, examining the dwarf. "What are you planning?" he asked with genuine curiosity as he tilted his head to the side. "Is it going to be something Forte’s going to be mad about again?" he asked, though he had to smile. It was rare for his sister not to be annoyed with anything their mentor did.

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"Oh you know very well why." Bado chided the boy as he turned to face Kiel for a moment, grinning at him. Honestly, the dwarf enjoyed these little sessions between him and the boy, even if Kiel wasn't technically a boy anymore. "And you also know that if I give you more, I'll have to give Forte more." He paused for a moment, not exactly sure how that statement was actually a threat, before shrugging it away.

Turning back to the window, Bado began poking at various parts of the window frame, before stepping back to examine its outline along the wall. "Hmm... I wonder..." The phrase was very ominous, especially considering Bado's tendencies to throw out seemingly random ideas. Fortunately, the idea of completely removing the window was not that outlandish.

Unfortunately, it was still the idea of removing a window.

He shrugged for a bit, turning back to Kiel. "Hmm... Do you mind if I look at the other windows?" Bado deliberately stepped over Kiel's questions, knowing full well that Forte would not approve of his plan. Fortunately, Forte would never know until it was too late.

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The Selphian Smith || Bado & Riley

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"Well, I’ve fought ‘em last time I wandered in there, but I’m still not used to fighting the ghosts. But I can still handle them. Just somethin’ new, that’s all," Riley explained as he followed Bado out the shop and towards the lake. He eyed Bado carefully. The dwarf definitely looked like someone used to fighting, though he seemed a little more relaxed than any other hunter he had interacted with - namely the ones from his hometown. Still, it looked like this job would be pretty easy. 

It didn’t take the two long to reach the back entrance to the Obsidian Mansion. It was just across from the lake, and Riley became a little more attentive of his surroundings. It was just out of habit, one gained ever since he learned just what was inside. Still, he gave the face of being casual. He looked up towards Bado.

"So we’re heading to the ore in front of the entrance, right?" Riley asked as they continued to approach the entrance. He wanted to check just in case there was some hidden ore deposits somewhere else. It would be cool if there were some deposits behind the mansion or underneath, but he doubted it.

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"Well, that's good to know. They're pretty tricky sometimes, and I've seen a few people get flustered by them." Well, it was one person in particular, but Bado wasn't actually mean, so he didn't mention that it was Forte. The dwarf was fairly lax throughout the entire trek, his body never once tensing. Instead, his pace was casual, taking in the sights moreso than anything else, and if it weren't for the measured steps he took along the trail, he could've been confused for a tourist.

The dwarf frowned slightly as they arrived at the mansion. The ore deposits at the front of the manor were plentiful, no doubt, but they were not the reason he went out of his way to call for help. "That's odd..." Bado checked behind the rocky crags that dotted the front of the mansion, before letting out a sigh. "Don't tell me..." Of course it wasn't there. The dwarf really should've double checked, and now he kicked himself for it.

"Well, that's slightly annoying. It seems that the gem deposits I saw here the other day weren't gem deposits at all." There was one thing that nagged at the dwarf, though. As he represented at least half of the dwarven stereotypes, Bado was no stranger to minerals, and the things he saw were definitely legitimate. Perhaps some monsters had laid them out to lure travelers, but... The dwarf turned to his companion, letting out a sigh as he shook his head.

"Sorry for bringing you all the way out here. Looks like it was just the local monsters. The gems were real, though, so I'm going to head inside the mansion to check something out." Monsters placing lures were never a good thing, and the slight change in Bado's expression was more than enough to confirm that. "If you'd rather head back, that's fine by me. I'll still pay out the reward, since you came out all the way here."

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A Simple Visit | Bado & Kiel

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"Yeah, yeah," Kiel stuck his tongue out at the dwarf, making a bit of a face. Sure, he knew it was childish, but that was okay once in a while, right? It was okay for the boy to just forget everything for a few brief moments and be a child again. "I still say you favor her," he joked lightly. 

Kiel brought a chair into the small living room and sat backwards with his legs on either side as he watched the dwarf examine the little problem. With a nod, he sighed quietly. “It’s been there since we’ve moved in and I can’t seem to get it to leave. I’ve tried everything,” the blonde explained, resting his arms on the top of the chair.

He couldn’t begin to guess what Bado was thinking, but if the past remained true it wouldn’t end well….Well, mostly. It would start off badly-nobody could deny that-but his mentor always seemed to fix the original problem and any extras that came with it. It was weird, but Kiel would never dare to question it.

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Bado couldn't help but smile as he ruffled the boy's hair, chuckling at him as he let out a content sigh, finding it hard not to lose himself to the calm environment. It was rare for either of them to really let loose like this, after all. "And I think you're just trying to guilt me into giving you more pudding."

The dwarf turned back to the winder, carefully knocking at the glass as he let out a sigh. Really, at this point, he had no choice but to remove the window, and Bado's mind had long accepted that fact. Instead, he began to look at the rest of the wall. Thankfully, it seemed that the building, while old, was still very stable, and he wouldn't need to tear that out too. "The window sill, though..."

He looked up from the window as he turned towards the boy, a curious look on his face. "Say... Are there any other windows like this?" He figured he'd leave out what his cleaning method entailed until he had a rough idea of how much work he'd need to do. Still, I didn't doubt that his answer would surprise the boy, and earn him a scolding from Forte.

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A Simple Visit | Bado & Kiel

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"She does all the time, but won’t admit it. She’s too stubborn," he made a face with obvious distaste before he shook his head. "I think she just likes getting out of the house and working hard, though," he added quietly. He scrunched his nose when his cheek was poked, which soon turned to his usual smile.

"So why am I always the one in trouble?" Kiel asked with a bit of a laugh. He shook his head against the man’s hand. He really wasn’t that short was he? Couldn’t be…the dwarf was just abnormally large. Kiel knew he had to have grown at least a single inch over the winter. He knew he had never really gotten his growth spurt, and always hoped it would come soon, lest he stay tiny forever. "Anyway, I like the company and you never run out of stories to tell," he smiled warmly.

Kiel rolled his eyes with a smile, closing the door behind them. He put the bag in the fridge, making a mental note to remind his sister of the treat for her. At the question, Kiel pointed to the window. “There’s a little mark in the corner and I can’t get it out from either side,” he sighed. Though the mark wasn’t exactly little, taking up half an inch in size is was a blatantly obvious blemish on the boy’s home.

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Bado could only nod. He knew both Kiel and Forte enjoyed working hard, almost to a fault, and he couldn't exactly blame them for that. Maybe his own inaction spurred them on, or maybe they just inherited that from their parents, but the dwarf would never actually discourage their enthusiasm. "Well... As long as she takes the time to rest... and you too."

A chuckle sounded from the dwarf as he heard Kiel's indignation. "Nonsense, Forte gets in trouble too. It's just more subtle." Perhaps it wasn't entirely fair that Kiel's dessert portion was much larger than Forte's, but Bado knew that both kids understood the reason behind that disparity. And if that didn't work, the dwarf could always talk with Forte's commander... Being the town's smith had its perks, after all.

Following Kiel deeper into the house, he noticed the odd mark on the glass, leaning in a bit as he peered at the offending stain. "Hmm... Looks like it's inside the window..." The dwarf shifted his attention to the rest of the window, carefully looking at the sides. "The sealing might've failed somewhere..." The dwarf was an unusually gifted crafts...dwarf, but Bado had never really attempted much carpentry before. The situation had never arisen, so he had to do a bit of research on the topic. "I wonder..."

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A Simple Visit | Bado & Kiel

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Kiel’s eyes lightened with excitement as he looked in the bag. He knew exactly which one was his and which belonged to his sister simply by the texture of the pudding. Forte’s was a bit thicker than his, while Kiel’s always seemed to be more creamy. He always appreciated the effort Bado went into making the treats that he did. 

"I try to tell her, but it never works out," he sighed quietly, shaking his head. "Even I think she works too hard." His expression changed for a brief moment-of longing, maybe? Something was off-before it disappeared just as fast as it had come the first time.

"I haven’t been overworking myself, I swear!" Kiel objected quickly. Okay, maybe it wasn’t the entire truth, but it was truthy enough that the blonde boy didn’t feel bad about saying it. "I get to bed on time and I do make sure I feed myself. I get lots of breaks," he nodded. "At least I don’t remind you as much as Forte does," he let out a small laugh.

Slowly Kiel stepped away from the dwarf before motioning into the house. “Did you want to come in for a bit? Some free time would be nice,” he gave another soft, sweet smile up at the man.

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"Well, as long as she doesn't overwork herself, there's not really much we can do." He really couldn't do anything but sigh, so Bado decided not to press the matter. It was obvious it affected the young boy, and the dwarf caught the brief shift in demeanor. Still, he was never one to pry, so he ignored it and instead poked at Kiel's cheek.

"Hey now, scolding one of you two is more than enough work for me. Though... you're more sensible than your sister, at least." He smiled at the boy, resting a hand on his head again as he ruffled his hair. "And yeah, though you still stop by a lot. Not that I mind the company, especially when it gets quiet." Bado smirked at Kiel, an expression he rarely showed to others.

He gratefully accepted the boy's offer, as eager as anyone to get out of the heat; after all, just because he tolerates it didn't mean the dwarf dislikes a cool environment. "Sure thing. Gives you an excuse to take a break, and I need to make sure you don't strain yourself, don't I?" He chuckled, prodding a bit of fun at the little workaholic, before stepping inside. "What were you up to before I interrupted, anyways?"

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The Selphian Smith || Bado & Riley

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"Yea…guess you could say that," Riley answered with a smile, "Haven’t been in this town all that long. Think I got here ‘bout a month ago, though I’m not in town that much." He reached over to give Bado a firm handshake. 

"We’re goin’ through the mansion, right?" Riley asked, wondering if they were going directly there or around it, "Yea. Been through the mansion before. Was really surprised that there’s a monster den right next to town. I thought I was walkin’ towards an abandoned house at first." He chuckled a little and looked back up at the dwarf. Probably the only way he could even tell he was a dwarf. This guy was tall!

"So, are ya good to go? I’m all ready if you are."

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"Yeah, a lot of travelers come and go. Selphia's a nice little crossroads town, it seems." He nodded at the young man, looking around the store one last time, tending to the last few chores he needed to do. "Yeah, there are a few of those around town. One of the reasons people come by, really, besides the palace in the center." At least, those were the official reasons. Bado didn't doubt that many travelers also made the trip for Porcoline's restaurant.

Pushing those thoughts aside, Bado focused at the task at hand. It only took a few moments for Bado to put away the weapons he had been working on, setting them on display, taking a surprising amount of care as he set each one in a weapon rack or display case. Once he had finished with that, the dwarf picked up a leather rucksack, set up his signature sign beside the register, and nodded to his new companion.

"Yep, that should be all now." The dwarf hefted his greatsword without missing a beat, fastening it on his back before turning to leave the store, motioning the young man to follow. "Are you familiar with the monsters there?" While he was sure the young man was no stranger to monsters in general, it never hurts to clarify things.

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A Simple Visit | Bado & Kiel

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Kiel smiled and relaxed as his mentor pet his head. A warm, comforting gesture that certainly felt familiar and never ceased to make the small blonde boy smile. It always seemed that no matter how long he had been away, just a simple hug could make Kiel feel like he was right back home again. 

"We’ve been really well. Forte’s been taking early shifts again, though," he made a small face, showing just how much he disliked getting up early in the morning. "Never too busy, though," the boy added with a smile, a small gasp leaving his lips as the bag sent a slight chill through him before he took it from the dwarf’s hands. "What is it?" he asked, looking up at him for permission to open the gift.

Kiel let out a small laugh, looking up at Bado with a small grin. He wanted to remind him that he wasn’t a child anymore, but thought better of it. The sense of security never really got old. Silently Kiel always seemed to encourage it.

"Not too hard, the heat’s been a killer for everyone. Must be nice to wear sweaters all year round," he teased lightly, giving Bado a nod. "But I think a break would be great. Don’t want to be working with a rare guest over,"

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A frown appeared on Bado's face for a moment, though it was far from serious. Rather, the dwarf's expression changed to resignation, a tired sigh escaping the dwarf's lips as he pet the young boy. "Yeah, I guessed as much... She really needs to learn to take a break sometimes. Maybe I'll just give you her share as well." He chuckled a bit at the suggestion, before handing the bag to Kiel. Within it were two personalized cups of chilled pudding, catered to the tastes of the two young adults. Forte's treat had an assortment of fruits and sweets that she would never admit to enjoying, while Kiel's had a rich, creamy topping and mango.

"It's something to reward both of you for your hard work." He smiled down at Kiel, handing him the bag before looking around. "Huh, looks like she really isn't around. Well, we probably shouldn't tease her too much."

The dwarf chuckled at bit at Kiel's prod, shrugging as he slowly stretched his arms. "Well, what can I say? The weather here isn't too bad compared to what I'm used to." Bado couldn't deny that, while working at the forge was boring, it did give him a few distinct advantages. "And yes, you should definitely take a break. What did I tell you about overworking yourself?" He smiled at the boy, giving him another pat as he let out a sigh. "... Probably the same thing you told me about lazing about."

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The Selphian Smith || Bado & Riley

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"Huh…that looks easy…" Riley spoke as he looked over the bulletin board, "Reward sounds nice, too…" The hunter took down the piece of paper before walking off in the direction of the blacksmith’s. He had passed by the shop quite a few times since arriving into town but never really thought to go inside. His sword was relatively in good condition and he sold his own accessories…which could have made introductions rather awkward.

It wasn’t long until he reached the shop. Riley walked right in and looked around curiously at all of the weapons lining the wall. However, he soon spotted a tall dwarf with blue hair. Figuring this was the shopkeeper, Riley walked right up to him with a toothy grin.

"Hey there! Are you Bado?" Riley asked in a friendly tone, "I’m Riley. Here ‘bout the request." The hunter held out the request slip.

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Bado was, surprisingly, tending to the store for once. Perhaps it was due to his long absence, or simply due to a need to look busy, but the dwarf was slowly sharpening and cleaning weapons by the forge, keeping them in presentable condition. However, the work itself was fairly mindless, and the dwarf turned to face the newcomer as he heard the door open, setting down a particularly ornate blade.

Standing up fully, it would be almost deceptive to call Bado a dwarf, as he towered over most people. Still, he smiled towards the person his face as friendly as ever as he took the slip, before holding out a hand in greeting. "Oh, hello Riley. Are you new in town? Don't think I've seen your face around here before." Bado glanced at the paper before turning back to the young man, his eyebrow raising slightly as he took in Riley's features.

"Huh, looks like you know how to take care of yourself." That much was certainly true as Bado appraised the young man. He was unsure of whether or not to leave such a request open, as there were quite a few people who may not necessarily be able to navigate the Mansion, but his worries were quelled when he saw the young man's eyes. Rather than inquire further, Bado decided to get down to business. "Do you know much about where we're going?"

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The Selphian Smith || OPEN

YOUR NAME: Bado

DATE OF REQUEST: June 30, 2014

LOCATION: Selphia

REWARD: A crafted item of your choosing. I can make an accessory, weapon, or piece of armour if you want. Or, if you'd rather keep a few gems, I wouldn't mind at all.

REQUEST INFORMATION: I need someone to help me carry out a few ores I found by the haunted mansion. There's a surprising number of gemstones there, and I need a few of them for the backlog I've built up. 

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A Simple Visit | Bado & Kiel

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The blonde boy let out a sigh as he leaned over the side of a chair to get just one specific spot on the window that never could never seem to get clean during the summer. Whether it was a web of some sort, or just an unknown substance that only prospered in the warm weather he would never know-but it never seemed to leave in the years he had lived in the quaint house with his older sister.

The knock at the door brought him out of his thoughts, and the boy dropped the rag back into the new concoction of liquid cleaner he had attempted. It was another fail to add to the many.

Shaking his head, he wiped his wet hands on his light beige shorts to dry them a little bit faster than the heat would. The weather had been a killer to the young boy and it showed. His normally soft hair had wilted and stuck to his forehead and neck, sweat clung to him constantly and slight bags formed under his eyes from the sleepless nights of being kept awake in the heat and the early mornings that followed.

He didn’t bother asking who was at the door-he rarely did nowadays. He seemed to be slowly, but steadily, becoming more confident within himself and his abilities, though that could always come with a downside.

Kiel’s face lit up as soon as he saw the hint of clothing, and the door flung open. He gave a large grin to the dwarf before attempting to wrap his arms around him in a hug.

"Bado!" Kiel said excitedly, not really caring about the amount of sweat that probably covered them both before he slowly detached himself from his mentor, "it’s nice to see you, how are you?" he smiled brightly.

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The dwarf smiled back at the boy, resting a hand on his head, petting him as he ruffled Kiel's hair, not really minding the effects of the heat as he chuckled at the boy's enthusiasm. "Hey Keil, how're you doing? It's been a while, hasn't it? Hope you've been keeping up with things." He gave the boy an assuring pat on the back, before gesturing to the bag on his hand. "Hope you aren't too busy. I brought you something to help with the heat." Bado lowered the bag to Kiel, a bit of it contacting his forehead, as the refreshing sensation of simple cold filled the boy's senses.

Of course, Bado himself wasn't too excited by the treat in the bag, partially due to the fact that the dwarf didn't seem to be affected by the heat. At all. Whether it was due to his dwarven fortitude and time at the forge, or because he was just particularly good at hiding it, Bado's only indication of being affected by the heat was a little bit of sweat on his brow. Still, he didn't shy away from Kiel, instead pulling him a closer, resting the boy's head against him as he smiled down at the boy,

"Seems like you've been working hard. How about taking a break? A little rest never hurt anyone, after all."

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A Simple Visit | Bado & Kiel

It had been a while since the dwarf had visited Kiel. Sure, he had gone over every so often to keep up the boy's training, but circumstance had meant that Bado wasn't able to do that too much lately. It seemed that, for once, Bado's job kept him busy.

That was neither here nor there, however, and the dwarf stood in front of Kiel and Forte's house, a small bag in hand as he looked around. It seemed that, despite the dwarf's absence, the young boy had kept up with much of his training, which the dwarf approved. The bigger question was whether Kiel paced himself, since he was always overeager in these things. Still, it'd be something to catch up on.

Knocking at the door, Bado stepped back, standing calm and lax as he waited for a response, not quite sure whether someone was even home, one hand in his pocket as the other held the bag.

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An Odd Letter || Bado and Cecilia

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Cecilia shook her head. “I didn’t make it, i just bought it from the town i last visited… The tailor is very talented!” she fiddled with her thumbs as she looked down shyly “I still hope you like it though…” She bit her lip, maybe it was best to have made one on her own…? But the scarf she picked, actually everything in the store was of perfect quality, she didn’t want to pass up the chance, and bought some for her penpal. It’s the thought that counts right? "But if you want i’d make you something else!" she said as her eyes sparkled. She wants to do it. Maybe not a scarf but something.

Rexus nuzzled to her again, as if stating it’s alright. Rexus is an energetic mineral squeek, having him this calm, is certainly a wonder for Ceci. She pet the Mineral squeek gently, as she whispered “Thank you…”

She nodded “Yes! I made you some Udon. I do hope you  like your gifts.” She looked down again and blushed. “I know it’s not much…” she fidgets she was happy, happy to finally meet her penpal.

"Hm? Oh! Well Bado i sure would love to taste some of your cooking! And don’t worry it doesn’t have to be cakes or pastries." She winked at the dwarf. But then the somehow delightful moment turned embarrassing on her.

*GROWLS*

It was her stomach. “O-Oh…” She laughed nervously. “Maybe i shouldn’t have skipped eating the food on the airship huh…?” she had an explanation for this. She was too busy looking at the sights that somehow, food just went by her like it wasn’t a necessity. “Uhm… So do you know any good places to eat?”

[laziestdwarfalive]

Bado still smiled at Cecilia at the new revelation. "Oh, my bad. Still, it's a really good scarf, and I do appreciate it." It was certainly the thought that counted, and the dwarf could see that she had his well-being in mind. It would only be appropriate if he returned the favour. "Well, it would be rude of me to refuse a gift, but you'd have to agree to me making something for you as well." He smirked playfully at the elf, before his line of thought shifted elsewhere.

"Do you enjoy making stuff?" He noticed an excited look in Cecilia's eyes when she mentioned it, and the dwarf couldn't help but find it interesting. Her enthusiasm was a far cry from his own apathy towards the crafts, and it was a contrast that Bado definitely noticed. His eyes shifted to the forge and crafting table at the rear of the room, before turning back to the elf. "If so, you're free to use my crafting table whenever you want."

Perhaps it was odd to offer such facilities to someone he had just met in person for the first time, but Cecilia didn't feel like a stranger. It also helped that Bado was easy going about most things, so the dwarf didn't really think the gesture was out of the ordinary, and he had to thank her in some way for the meal.

"Don't sell yourself short. It smells delicious, and I'm sure it tastes even better. I'll definitely have to make something for you in return. What sort of foods do you enjoy?" She was willing to make his favourite dish, so Bado had to return the favour. He wasn't too sure if it would be appropriate right away, since the dwarf was unaware if Cecilia had eaten ye-

Oh.

Well, that clears things up. The dwarf's smile did not waver as he looked at the young woman. "Yeah, you probably shouldn't have. The airship is fast, but it still takes the better part of a day, so you have to take care of yourself. And I'd definitely recommend Porcoline's restaurant, if you want to find a quick place to eat something delicious."

[thenervousnurse]

The Busy Streets of Selphia | Bado and Violet

[thenervousnurse]

"U-Um…there’s a lot of fish dishes there. They’re easy to get on an island…" Violet responded with a disappointed frown, "I-I don’t know how good they are, though…I’ve always been allergic to fish. My big sister Odette runs a restaurant inside of the inn there…she always makes good food…" The thought of her sister put a small smile on her face. To be honest, she always missed Odette’s cooking whenever she left the island. There was always just something about her cooking…

[laziestdwarfalive]

"Allergic? That's a shame..." It certainly wasn't fun to have limitations on the foods you could enjoy, but there wasn't really anything you could do about it. He gave a sympathetic look to Violet, but didn't dwell too much on it. After all, there's plenty of other things that she'd be able to eat. "Hmm... Then we'll just have to make up for it elsewhere. What sort of foods do you enjoy?" If there was a place to try something, Porcoline's restaurant would definitely be that place.

It honestly was surprising that the chef knew so many different cooking styles. And to top it off, Porcoline was no stranger to experimentation, freely taking initiative in innovating all sorts of new ideas. "..Though whether they worked or not was another story entirely..." It was an odd articulated thought for the scene, so Bado quickly pushed it out of his mind, looking back at Violet. "It's heartening to hear that you're so close with your family, though."

With their orders sorted out, Bado quickly approached the counter once more, relaying their requests to Porcoline, before returning to the table. "So how are you liking Selphia so far?"

[lannaxfisherwoman-deactivated20]

An Odd Present, and an Odd Letter | Bado & Lanna

[lannaxfisherwoman-deactivated20]

"Really?! Oh, sorry, I can get a little excited sometimes when I’m around new people." she said. Lanna smiled up at the man. "Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s go!" she said as she urged to go out the door. The sooner they would head out, the sooner she could deliver the letter and present. Her gift wouldn’t last forever.

Hopefully Bado was nice. He seemed nice enough in his letter. Then again, anyone could write a letter. She would just have to wait and see for herself.

[laziestdwarfalive]

The dwarf nodded in response, but a curious look appeared on his face. How should he do this? An odd thought crossed his mind, and he spoke up again, turning to the young woman. "Hmm... Thinking on it... He may be a bit preoccupied. I believe he's entertaining an unexpected guest." That wasn't exactly a lie, so the words naturally rolled off of Bado's tongue. "From the sounds of it, it was a pleasant surprise for him, so it'd probably best to wait a bit before gifts. Why don't you wait here for a bit?"

Bado gestured to one of the tables he kept to the side. Sure, it was slightly informal, but the dwarf never really kept the atmosphere of his smithy professional. "Can I get you something? Tea? Water? A dessert of some kind?" Perhaps the last object was unexpected, but Bado lived beside Kiel and Forte; having prepared desserts waiting was almost a constant at his store.