~~~(POV: Violet Adamo)~~~
~~~(Location: Border City)~~~
~~~(Ti: 5:51 PM)~~~
We've arrived at where our children have been staying for a while. At least that's what the magical device is saying. They've already left town and are following the border. "Honey, I know that you want to keep going, but Marcus and I are both tired. There are so pretty good inns around here." Chris and Marcus are ready to rest for the night.
My mind is tired and in need of a break too, and it'll be nice to sleep in a bed after getting here. "Fine, let's get a place, and we'll head out again following the trail first thing tomorrow morning. They're going to keep moving, and we'll continue to lose ground if we stay here too long." My drive to find my other two children is turning into madness.
Chris doesn't think I can see my obsession, but I know what I'm doing and how I'm acting. "I'm glad that you've decided to slow down for the night. I was afraid I'd have to drag you to a place to rest." My glare shows I'm not amused. "I saw a pretty nice place that isn't too expensive. They even have a restaurant across the street." His voice is careful, selecting every word with precision.
We walk to the inn, and Marcus is already asleep in Chris's arms. Seeing them like that makes smile. While we're not a complete family yet, we're getting closer. The inn is warm, and there are so players here and there. I walk up to the counter and pay the overcharged price, which marks another chunk of our remaining funds gone.
The bedroom is cozy and neatly decorated. Chris places Marcus on one of the beds, and he sits down on the other. He motions for to co and join him. Wasting no ti, I sit in his lap as he wraps his arms around . "Don't worry, sweetie... We'll catch up eventually..." I know that... It doesn't make it any easier.
They're my babies, and I miss them... I want to see them... "Chris, do you think they're as worried about us as we are them?" I can't help wondering if they've even thought about us. They're adults now and are quite powerful on their own. "It makes my insides churn, thinking that they may not even want to see us..." It's been a long ti since we saw them.
The day they left the ruined LA on the player continent was the worst day of my life. Both my oldest children left the nest, literally. Cera sprouted wings and flew away with Hailey on his back. "Of course, they're thinking about us, and I know they're worried. Not nearly as much as you, though." His tone has a joking and humorous edge to it.
~~~(POV: Christian Adamo)~~~
~~~(Location: Rented Inn room, Border City)~~~
~~~(Ti: 6:32 PM)~~~
Violets already asleep in my arms, she's willing to work herself to exhaustion to find our other two kids. My effort to gently lay her down on the bed works, and she's sleeping heavily. My next objective is to use the bathroom, and once inside, I look at the mirror. It's been so long since I've had a haircut or a shave. Starting to look hobo-ish.
My temptation to cut off all my hair and do it old school is high. Looking like I'm in my early to mid-20s again ans I can probably pull off the bald look. My Inventory opens, and I pull out a dagger, I run so water on it from the sink, and I start chopping hair off. It does feel good with every bit of hair that's coming off.
I spent around 40 minutes, but now I've got a buzzcut look, and my facial hair is gone. I look down at the floor and sink, and it's a ss. Not like I'm going to clean it up either. I'll leave it for the owners. Overcharging us deserves so retribution. As I exit the bathroom, I notice that Violet is awake and is looking at . She sees my new look, and her eyes bulge out of her head.
She bolts out of bed and stomps over to , making sure to convey how mad she is. "I can't believe you went and butchered your hair without even talking to about it!" She lets out an angry whisper, waking up Marcus like this doesn't end well. She smacks my shoulder a few tis and scowls. I don't care right now. I needed all that hair off my head and face.
She calms down and sighs. She stands on her tippy toes and runs her hands along my buzzcut. It's an unfamiliar sensation, but it does feel good. "Well... You don't look bad... You're lucky this ti. Most don't survive such a brazen move with their wife." It's an established fact that when you're in a relationship, your hair isn't yours anymore.
Your partner doesn't want you making decisions about your hair without their input, and this mostly affirms to won and their n's hair. If given a choice, we'd all have the sa generic haircut. Simple and easy, but when you're with a girl. It's what she wants for your hair. "My brazen move, huh... I'm thinking about keeping it like this." She smacks my shoulder again.
~~~(POV: Cera Adamo)~~~
~~~(Location: Carriage, heading towards Helda's Destination)~~~
~~~(Ti: 10:17 PM)~~~
Sally is struggling to stay awake. Her head is leaning on my shoulder, and her eyes are fluttering open and closed. It's like when a kid is trying to stay up late with their parents. My eyes leave her, and I look towards Helda and limora. This ti, it's Helda that's asleep. limora stares into my eyes, and I can tell she's a little more emotional than Helda.
My attention is taken away as I feel another head fall on my free shoulder, this ti, it's Hailey. Jasmine is laying her head in Hailey's lap. Already sleep. Hailey's eyes are closed, and I bet she's already asleep herself. I wouldn't mind so sleep, but I'm not that tired ntally yet. "They trust you." limora surprises . She's a conversation starter.
Her words flatter , and it does make feel good that the people I'm traveling with do trust . It ans that I'm doing sothing right as a teammate and a friend. "We've been traveling together for a while now, and Hailey's my sister. I'd hope they'd trust by now." I'm not a noble and righteous man, but I do know how to love and take care of the people I care about.
limora doesn't react to my words, and she remains stoic. "Why do you let Helda determine everything? She even provides your opinions for you. I'm not trying to create a wedge between you two, just saying what I've observed." She doesn't respond, but I can tell by the clenching of her teeth and the flex of her temple that she's bothered by my words.
~~~(POV: limora)~~~
~~~(Location: Carriage, heading towards Helda's Destination)~~~
~~~(Ti: 10:24 PM)~~~
Cera has a natural inclination to see what people are feeling and thinking based on their body and facial expressions. He doesn't expect a response from . He's provoking the thought of my partnership with Helda. He knows full well that I'm planning sothing. He doesn't completely know what I'm planning, but he sees a weakness in Helda and .
I can't be mad at him. It's not like he's a terrible man. If he were, he wouldn't have such good friends that trust him enough to protect them while they sleep. I can only guess what they're planning once they get into the Elven Kingdoms' lands. Spending lots of ti on the inside of the border isn't what Helda and I do cause it's dangerous for us.
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A/N: Below this line, I'll be keeping Cera's player information. That way, I won't have to place it into the story above anymore. It takes about 180 words up.
[Slayer (Zern) Lvl.193]
[Exp: 3/100%]
[Title: The Son of Arch-Angel Michael (Hidden)]
[Stats] [Strength - 7095][Endurance - 7045][Dexterity - 7215][Speed - 8240][Focus - 19,660]
[Mana aura control: 6/100%]
[Health: 76,560,000,000/76,560,000,000] [Mana: 216,600,000,000/216,600,000,000]
[Stat Points: 30] [Armor rating: 500]
[Inventory] [Dice of Wayland (Divine)] [Hardened Tree sap Armor (Very Rare)] [The Witness (Legendary Sword)] [Fenrir's Whistle (Divine)] [Sally's Dresses 5x] [Camping gear] [Food Rations 4x] [Dried at 4x] [Fishing poles 2x] [Fish 8x] [Festival Garbs 2x]
[Passive Perks]
[Inheritor of the Sword] [Son of Heaven] [Slayer of Evil] [Holy Willow Trees Savior] [Finder of Legends] [The Divine who has Legend] [Destined for Greatness] [Dungeon Diver] [An Overachiever]
[Active Skills]
[Heavens light Lvl.59 325/5900] [Protected by Heaven Lvl.59 225/5900] [Slash Lvl..77 4600/130000] [Parry Lvl.53 80/5300] [Double Strike N/A] [Kingslayer N/A] [Raging Machine N/A] [Winged Glory] [Angelic Flight] [Divine Pressure Exertion] [Divinity Pulse] [Controled Fun]
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