[Action] Accepted Quest "Find the Perfect Video Game"

[innocent_royal]

Who: Anastasia Leonheart & Touma Kamijou
What: A little lady is going to give the vidya games another try.
When: A significant amount of time after this conversation. (Backdated to 7/26)
Why: boys are weird No true reason.

[After a considerably long time, Anastasia was finally ready to leave Chireiden and meet up with Kamijou Touma outside of the sub archway in Fayren. But she wasn't going to step outside where the heat is still a brutal oppressor. She returned Sylveon to its pokeball, and donned a pretty floral shawl to hide the hints of her cooling vest hidden under her blouse.

Standing at the sub archway from the Chireiden side, Anastasia got out her videophone and made the call.]

"Hello? Sir Kamijou? This is Anastasia. I am sorry for the wait, but I am ready to go with you to give video games another try. Are you at the Old Hell sub archway?"

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[fantasykiller]

[A surprised and strangely drenched Touma appears on screen.]

Anastasia, I was just about to call you! Are you already? You were taking so long that it was staring to worry me...

[He sneezes.]

I'm almost at the entrance of Old Hell. Just give me ten minutes.

***

True to his word, Touma arrived at the sub archway within the promised time limit. A miracle considering what trials he had to overcome to get there to begin with. Just like any typical sewer level, the Underground Waterways was not a fun place to be. This was especially true when you end up slipping on unidentifiable green slime and fall right into the sewage. Twice. The second accident had almost cost him the umbrella he bought for Anastasia and forced him to dive back in a third time to retrieve it. After that experience, he made sure to keep a death grip on the umbrella in case anything else unfortunate happened.

After taking a few moments to wring out his completely soaked shirt, Touma finally entered Old Hell. His exasperation at the unfairness of sewer levels immediately disappeared once he spotted Anastasia.

"Hey, Anastasia! It's good to see you." He said with a massive smile before letting out another sneeze.

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[innocent_royal]

[Seeing Touma is such a unprofessional state left her hopelessly confused. The moment he sneezed, she bounces back a tiny bit in surprise.]

"Kamijou? What happened to you? You... didn't travel through the Waterways just for me, did you?"

[Obvious question was obvious. She did find it flattering that someone would go to such lengths just for her, even over just a plan to look at video games.]

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[fantasykiller]

"Well, of course I did. I came here to pick you up just like I said I would," Touma stated this as if it was the most natural thing in the world. "There was no way I would leave you alone in such a depressing place."

As far as he was considered, what he endured on his journey through the Waterways was nothing compared to what it would have meant to leave her there. And now that he was with her, it was his responsibility to do his best to prevent her from suffering from the same soggy fate as him. He made a motion with his free hand to beckon Anastasia over to his side.

"Lets get out of here. Stay close to me until we're outside."

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[innocent_royal]

[Anastasia was in full flattered mode now and couldn't help but turn shy. None the less, she came over to Touma's side. ... But then went back to where she was to grab her customized broom with a long bike seat attached to it, then she came back to his side.]

"O-okay, you may lead the way."

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[fantasykiller]

Touma patiently watched as the young girl wordlessly walked up to him before immediately turning right back around to retrieve something. Once she returned, he was able to see what the mystery item was. In her hand was a broom with a bike seat firmly bolted to the handle. He eyed the unusual combination with curiosity and slight confusion before a realization dawned on him. The reason for the bike seat was simple; to make riding more comfortable. That answer would seem ridiculous to most people, but for someone like him who regularly got entangled with the occult, it sounded like a perfectly logical conclusion.

As he lead Anastasia out of the sub archway and through the Waterways, he decided to ask her about her customized broom in order to indulge his curiosity and get her to start talking again. For some reason, she had gotten awfully quiet.

"I've noticed you've taken some creative liberties with your broom."

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[innocent_royal]

[Flattered princesses usually go quiet, waiting to see if anymore nice comments come her way.

That, and she has no idea what to talk about. Ice breakers aren't her strong suit.

Once Touma asked about her flying broom, she smiled and tossed it ahead where it landed horizontal and floating above the ground. Anastasia took a long step and twirl, settling on the broom riding side saddle as it carries her forward at casual walking speed.]

"All the better to fly around. I know someone who can teach you, too."

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[fantasykiller]

As Touma watched her effortlessly hover across the ground, he couldn't help but feel a little silly for worrying so much about her getting drenched. "I appreciate the offer, but it's impossible for me to use magic. You see, my right hand-" He raised it up to emphasize his point. "-has a special power resting inside that negates all magic. I don't have any control over what it destroys so any attempt to use magic would automatically fail." At least, that was what he theorized would happen if he tried to wield magic. It was a theory he never cared to test out due to having no real desire to use magic and the fact any successful spell created by him would probably end up rupturing his internal organs.

They were getting closer to exit with each passing step. Thanks to all the wonderful experience he gained traveling through the Waterways to reach Anastasia, Touma found navigating back a much easier endeavor. It won't be long before they finally escaped their damp surroundings.

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[innocent_royal]

"...a special power that negates all magic?"

[That's a terrifying thought, but she wonders if it's strong enough to solve her problem. She'll ask about that later.

As Anastasia can see the light of the end of the tunnel, she decided it might be a good time to prepare for the unbearable (for her) hot weather. Hopping off her riding broom, she settled into a shallow water and laid down, submerging herself and get herself completely soaked before getting back to her feet.

If Touma was staring at her, she'll just have a look as if what she did was completely normal. Hopefully it didn't ruin her cooling vest, but instead helped to keep her cool.]