I wake up and start to think that everything yesterday was a dream. But the slight headache and necklace assures me that things are going to get better.
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Nao: “It wasn’t a dream…I’m….not useless anymore.”
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I breathe a sigh of relief and get dressed for the new day. I place my school books in my bag and get ready for school.
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Through my door and then downstairs.
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Nao: “See you mom, I’ll eat school breakfast today.”
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Nell: “Wait.”
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I stop at the front and turn back around to see mom still making food in the kitchen.
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Nell: “Can you check on Alyson? She’s usually up early, I hope everything is alright.”
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Nao: “…Okay mom, I’m sure the bit-”
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Nao: “-The angel is alright.”
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Nell: “Thank you.”
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I go back upstairs and knock on Alyson’s equally plain door.
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Nao: “Alyson!”
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Nao: “Fine, I’m coming in! I don’t want to be here longer than I have to.”
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I open the door with a quiet creak and witness this pristine room. I'm always blown away by how empty this place is. Aside from dolls, a bed, and work-related materials there’s nothing in here.
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But I have to admit, I bet it’s easier to clean and keep this spotless. And there in the corner desk is Alyson setting her head down on some study papers.
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She must have stayed up all night studying? Why? She’s perfect as is.
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Alyson: “Mmmmm.”
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Let’s shake her a bit but not too hard. I don’t want a punch to the face.
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Nao: “Wake up, it’s time for school.”
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Alyson: “Just 1 more minute mom, I-”
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She turns her head towards me and slowly realizes who’s here to wake her up.
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Alyson: “I must still be dreaming, Nao doesn’t have the balls to touch me.”
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Nao: “Well maybe I grew a pair. I won’t be the inferior sibling forever, mark my words.”
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Alyson: “You-”
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I’m not staying here to get an earful. Let’s leave my war declaration hanging in the air for a bit. I escape back downstairs a little more determined to drag her down.
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Nao: “She’s coming.”
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Nell: “Okay, you can-”
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Nell: “Where did you get those contacts?”
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Nao: “What, contacts?”
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Nell: “Your eyes, they’re blue.”
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Nao: “I huh, got them from a friend…”
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Mom’s eyes light up and she runs towards ready to gift a hug.
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Nell: “You really got a friend at school, really? That’s great news.”
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Nao: “Yep, totally. You can let me go now.”
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Nell: “You must invite him over.”
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Nao: “Haha, maybe someday.”
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Alyson: “You little liar.”
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I don’t even need to turn around.
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Nell: “Shush you, this is a time to celebrate.”
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Nao: “Mom, I need to finish getting ready.”
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Nell: “Of course, Alyson are you going to eat here?”
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Alyson: “No, I slept in so I have to hurry.”
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Nao: “You’re actually on time.”
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Alyson: “On time is late in the grown-up world.”
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Nao: “Tch, fuc-”
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Nell: “Stop you two.”
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Nao & Alyson: “…”
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Nell: “Why can’t you two get along for one day like you used to. I-I’m going back to the kitchen, I’ll cook only for one today.”
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I’m sorry mom, maybe another day.
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Alyson: “You don’t look cool you know.”
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Nao: “Excuse me?”
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Alyson: “Blue eyes, really? That only belongs on sexy men and superstars. It looks wrong on your pudgy face.”
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Nao: “So you’re saying my eyes look sexy?”
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Alyson: “Tch.”
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Nao: “What? Shocked I actually talked back?”
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Alyson: “Careful Napoleon, I’ll tolerate you at home but as soon as we’re at school I’ll put you back in your place.”
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Whatever, I leave her downstairs and go to the bathroom. I check in the mirror and see it. I really do have beautiful ocean blue eyes.
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Nao: “Arc, is this you?”
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Arc: “Yes, learning 2 spells caused me to infuse mana into you. All mages have blue except for the elites, and masters. They have purple and silver respectively.”
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Nao: “Nice, I love them! Even the bitch complimented them.”
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Arc: “It gets better, the more powerful you become the more brilliant they’ll shine.”
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Nao: “Great, this with shape shifter will change my life. No one will dare call me Napoleon.”
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I take one last long look at my eyes before leaving the bathroom, saying goodbye to mom, grabbing my lunch money and leaving for school.
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Nao: “Damn, I should’ve tested a spell on Alyson. Arc are you there?”
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Arc: “Yes.”
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Nao: “How do I actually cast spells? I got the basic idea down but pulling it off is something else.”
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Arc: “Remember, I’ll handle the hard parts. Just say the name in your head, imagine what you want to happen and where. I’ll do the rest.”
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I look around the area for a test subject for minor illusion. Across the street stands a man and a woman. Hopefully, they aren’t a couple.
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I think of a guy moaning and send the sound between them. Now the sound is going to play but only they will hear it.
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Nao: “Minor Illusion.”
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Immediately, the girl turns around and slaps the man. Nice, so this is how the magic happens. This will come in handy.
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Arc: “Remember it’s a minor illusion, not a full one. Only small sounds and images can be created in people’s heads.
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Nato: “Good enough.”
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I keep a steady pace and fade into the crowd of students flooding into the building.
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Hillview High, home to scum and witchery. Thankfully, Anton doesn’t seem to be here yet. But just in case.
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Nao: “Any missions I can do quickly before-”
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Anton: “Napoleon, my dude!”
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Just like that everyone around scattered to reveal my location. No, this time is different…I can do this.
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I turn to face my enemy and focus. First step to success is to learn how strong they are.
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Nao: “Scan.”
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Anton:
Strength: 16
Endurance: 15
Intelligence: 5
Charisma: 11
Agility: 13
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Okay, that’s way higher than me. The others are only weaker by 2 or 3 points in everything but intelligence.
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Anton: “What’s with that glare?”
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Nao: “N-Nothing.”
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They encircle me like mountains and I’m back to being a scared little boy.
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Anton: “Don’t give us any bad looks, you’ll give people the wrong idea.
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I don’t have to do anything to give people the right idea.
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Anton: “Thanks for the pizza money yesterday and the target practice. The boys and I want to do something for you today. Go buy some drinks and snacks from the convenience store. We’ll have a party in your honor.”
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I can hear the snickers from the other two at this obvious shakedown. My hand instinctively went to grab my lunch money and run until-
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3. Stand up for yourself (+5 Points)
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Arc is right, time to change. Now or never!
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Nao: “S-Sorry, I don’t have money today. B-Besides, I don’t deserve a party thrown for little old me.”
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Heh, they’re at a loss for words. But that didn’t last long.
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Anton: “Heh, puppy has a mouth all of a sudden.”
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“Anton, I think I saw something cool behind the school. I think we should check it out.
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Anton: “You're right, what’s that? Let’s go Napoleon.”
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Nao: “I-I don’t want to.”
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Anton: “Excuse me?”
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Nao: “I-I don’t want to do this anymore.”
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Faster than I could react he lifts me up by my hair with ease.
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Anton: “Hehe, did those contacts boost your confidence? Don’t worry, I’ll punch those out for you.”
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Anton’s such a loser
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Anton: “Huh? Who said that!?”
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“Huh?”
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“Who said what?”
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Anton: “Some smart bastard just-”
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Anton’s a bitch baby.
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He drops and scans the area like a rabid dog. My little distraction seems to be working.
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Anton: “Mother fucker! Who said that!”
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Everyone increases their pace to get away from the walking time bomb, Including me. I’ll crawl if I have to, anything to live another day.
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“Hey, Napoleon is getting away.”
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Anton: “Fuck him, I need to find the bastard who’s-”
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Anton doesn’t get any I’m sure.
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Anton: “That’s it I’m-”
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“Anton, the queen is coming.”
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Anton: “This late? Fuck, whoever is saying that bull is lucky. Let’s go.”
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Good riddance, for once Alyson came in handy.
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*Ding*
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Points: 5
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She’s rarely on time so I’m sure everyone will be here to greet the queen, probably the king too. Even Anton wouldn’t risk that.
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Better get out of here and to class before Alyson makes good on that promise. Along the way I wonder what I should do with my points. Wait for shape shift or spend?
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Nao: “What spells can I get?”
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Magic Missile (3)
Control Water(2)
Light(1)
Mind Reading (4)
Meditation (5)
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Nao: “Mind reading I get but what’s meditation?”
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Arc: “That’s the other way to increase your height and improve your looks. It cost less than shape shift but the progress is longer on it. I recommend it since the long-term benefits out way the downsides.”
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Nao: “What are the long-term benefits?”
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Arc: “Shapeshift at the basic level won’t change your stats. You can give yourself a six-pack and large arms but the power that comes with it won’t be there. It’s an illusion while meditation will eventually give you those looks along with the stat increases.”
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Nao: “Okay, and how long will meditation take to increase my height to 6 feet at least.”
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Arc: “Depends on you but a couple of months on average.”
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Nao: “Yeah, no. Maybe after I get shape shift. For now, I’ll save for shape shift.”
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Arc: “Your loss.”
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Nao: “Next mission?”
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4.Full Body Exercise for 20 minutes (+2 Points)
5. Complete School Work (+1 Point)
6. Make a Friend (+1 Point)
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Nao: “The hell? I’m a mage why do I have to exercise?”
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Arc: “That’s a stereotype, great mages aren’t useless in melee.”
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Nao: “…Fine.”
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I get to class and sit in my little corner away from the rest of these people. I look at the missions again and sigh at the 3rd one. How the hell am I supposed to do that with my body?
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I focus on the school work for the day which does draw some eyebrows. But it doesn’t matter, I’ll show them all.
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*Ding*
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Points: 6
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One more point until I change my fate. But one more obstacle waits for me at the cafeteria. I get in line and of course, she’s there.
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Alyson: “Nao.”
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Nao: “Witch.”
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Alyson: “I hear you even started paying attention in class. You were serious about this morning.”
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Nao: “Deadly.”
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Alyson: “So was I.”
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*Snap*
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Instantly, all the eyes of the cafeteria are directed at me.
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Alyson: “You’re my step-brother so I didn’t interfere with your life here but you’re upsetting the balance. Anton will be the least of your troubles.”
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My knees buckle under the pressure but I refuse to back down now.
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Nao: “I’ll handle it.”
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Alyson: “You know it’s almost cute, you're like an angry puppy that doesn’t know when to bow its head.”
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And you don’t know what you’re dealing with. Arc, buy control water.
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Arc: “I wouldn’t recommend using it now. You need to sleep for the spell to be fully integrated.”
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I’ll deal with the consequences, get it.
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Points: 4
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I can wait longer if it means making her miserable.
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Nao: “Scan.”
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Alyson:
Strength: 9
Endurance: 9
Intelligence: 20
Charisma: 23
Agility: 11
Magic: 1
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She’s that smart? but let us see if your charisma will survive this.
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*Buzz*
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Alyson: “What the?”
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*Buzz*
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Alyson starts to slap the side of her face and flay around.
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“Hey what’s wrong Alyson?”
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Alyson: “There’s this bug buzzing around me.”
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It won’t just be one. I turn it up a bit.
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*Buzz*
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Alyson: “!!!”
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Alyson is really flaying about crazy now. Trying to slap a bug that’s not there and no one else can see. She begins screaming and eventually…
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*Thud*
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She falls to the dirty ground to the shocked gasp. But that’s not all, I draw the moisture from the air to create water around her legs. Making it seem like she peed herself.
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“Eww, did she just….wet herself?”
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Alyson: “What? No I didn’t! How dare you think that the floor is just wet!”
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And then there’s the muffled snickers from the bystanders. Even I can’t help but smile.
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Alyson: “You!”
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Alyson picks herself up and grabs me by the collar.
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Nao: “You can’t blame me for that.”
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Alyson: “I don’t know how but I get the feeling that you have something to do with it. I thought you grew out of pranks Nao. But fine, I’ll play your game.”
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Alyson: “Everyone, place Nao on the black list.”
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*Snap*
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Alyson: “Hope this prank was worth it because I don’t think you understand what you’ve done. Am I right, Anton?”
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I shudder at the name and turn around to see the mountain that’s Anton.
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Anton: “I always held back because he’s your brother. Finally, I can do some real damage.”
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Alyson: “As long as it’s not the face so Nell doesn’t complain.”
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Nao: “Y-You really a bitch aren’t you?”
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*Smack*
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The back of my head is throbbing from the slap Anton just gave me. He grabs my head and whispers into my ear.
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Anton: “That’s no way to talk to the queen of Hillview, say goodbye to your social life Napoleon. Let’s go.”
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Heh, I never had one.
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Anton and his goons drag me outside and then to a secluded area in the school.
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*Smack*
*Smack*
*Smack*
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“Damn those contacts are really in there Anton.”
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Anton: “We’re not leaving until I knock that blue out those eyes.”
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*Kick*
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It hurts.
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“Hey, I know you’re frustrated but don’t kill him okay.”
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Anton: “Who will miss the little bastard!?”
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*Kick*
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Stop…
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Anton: “Best be glad that the king didn’t do this. If he knew that you did that prank on his crush, you’d be dead.”
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*Kick*
*Kick*
*Kick*
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Why…
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Anton: “Don’t pass out now, I’ll beat you until the lesson sinks in. You don’t have the right to fight back, this is where people like you belong. In the dirt.”
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Stop. It.
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7. Kill Them (+10 Points) [Optional]
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!!!
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Arc what is this? Why…
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Arc: “…”
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They’re scum, monsters and don’t deserve forgiveness. It should be me on top, not this scum! What did they do to deserve that position except having a powerful family?
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But do they deserve to die?
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*Kick*
*Kick*
*Kick*
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Anton: “Get up Napoleon, those glares are getting on my nerves.”
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*Kick*
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Yes, they do. Buy magic missile.
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Anton: “You’re finally getting up yourself now huh? Good, let’s keep going.”
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Arc book form.
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Anton: “What the hell, where did you get that.”
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Swap control water with magic missile. Revert to necklace form.
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“Cool trick Napoleon, but that won’t save you from a beating.”
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*Blast*
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Anton: “!!!”
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Nao: “Heh, I didn’t expect it to make that big of a burnt hole through your chest.”
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“W-What the he-”
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*Blast*
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Anton: “W-W-What…”
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Anton stumbles to the ground and now he’s actually pissing himself. Funny.
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*Blast*
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Nao: “Now he doesn’t have to feel scared anymore.”
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I wipe the blood from my nose and ignore the throbbing in my skull.
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*Ding*
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Points: 11
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Arc: “Why did you kill them?”
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Nao: “Because it was the right thing for me to do. They’ll get in my way in the future. Why ask? You’re the one who gave the mission.”
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Arc: “Just feeling out what kind of mage you will be. I have a good idea now. I wonder if you’ll put a hole in your sister.”
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Nao: “…We’ll see.”
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Nao: “Is there some spell I can buy to clean up the bodies.”
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Arc: “You’ll sacrifice shape shift?”
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Nao: “I’ll get it soon enough, I can’t have their deaths affect my future until I get strong enough to wipe out their families.”
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Acid Blast (9)
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Nao: “Good, buy it.”
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I swapped magic missile with acid blast and melted their bodies to nothing. Then I left it all behind me. Time moved fast after my first kill and felt nothing.
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I did my school work despite everyone pretending I don’t exist. I’m on the black list so of course, I’m officially one of the bullied, to be ignored and forgotten. But I refuse to fade away, I will survive this.
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The day came to an end and for the first time in years I enjoyed the walk home. I didn’t even need to go to the book store, I’m living the adventure now.
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I open the door to my home and see my mother cooking our food.
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Nell: “Hello Nao, how was your day?”
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Nao: “…Fine. What’s for-”
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Alyson: “Move Nao.”
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I move to the side to let her through.
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Nell: “Hey Alyson, you seem…tense.”
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Alyson: “Just another one of those days. I really could use a nice meal.”
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Nao: “Me too.”
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Nell: “Really?! Oh, I must prepare a big feast for such an occasion. We might as well celebrate Nao getting a friend after so many years.”
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Nao: “Mom, come on. You don’t have to do that.”
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Alyson: “Tch.”
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Nell: “Nonsense, I want to spend time with my two favorite people in the world. It will take some time so relax upstairs until then.”
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Mom has smiled like that in long while. I can’t help but smile back but its brightness hurts me for some reason.
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I go upstairs and then to my room. As soon I entered and relaxed it all came rushing in. The reason why mom’s smile burns me.
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Everything I’ve done, it all caught up to me at that moment. The burnt flesh, melting bodies, and their faces frozen in horror. I throw myself over the trash can and chuck up my lunch.
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The full aftereffects from using spells not fully integrated into my mind also crash into me. The pain is squeezing my head like a viper but that’s not what’s important.
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Nao: “I-I really killed someone…and I felt nothing? What’s happening to me?”
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Arc: “Is that not what you wanted?”
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Nao: “I did but now, after seeing mom’s innocent smile…”
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Nao: “This is not what I wanted. I don’t deserve it anymore.”
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Arc: “It’s the only way to get what you want though, right?”
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Nao: “…I’m going to exercise.”
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I throw myself in a full-body workout I found on YouTube. Anything to get my mind off of what I did and the inevitable consequences.
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For the next hour, I push through the pain and sweet. I didn’t even notice the last-minute spectator.
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Alyson: “You done?”
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Nao: “I’m not in the mood Alyson.”
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Alyson: “Wow, you actually called me by my name. You’re actually upset huh? Fine, I don’t want any bloodshed at home. Are you coming for dinner?”
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Nao: “Why do you care?”
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Alyson: “I don’t, but I do care about Mo-…Nell. I also want to make a deal with you.”
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Nao: “Go on.”
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Alyson: “I’ll take you off the black list if you stop doing…all this.”
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Nao: “…Why do you want me to stop so bad?”
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Alyson: “Because you’re going to upset the balance.”
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Nao: “What balance?”
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Alyson: “Of the world! Losers will be losers and winners will be winners. No one can change this.”
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Nao: “…Watch me. I refuse that deal.”
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Alyson: “…”
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Nao: “…”
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Alyson: “Good luck with that.”
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I wait until Alyson leaves so I can get ready for dinner. I go to the bathroom, wash my face twice, and my hands until I can’t feel anything.
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Nao: “*Sigh*”
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Nao: “I didn’t do anything wrong, they deserved to die. I’m not like them.”
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I spit those words out onto the face reflected in the mirror. The short, pudgy-faced murderer with nice eyes.
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Points: 3
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I won’t have to look at this face much longer. I turn away from this old me and face an uncertain future.
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I go downstairs where mom and Alyson are waiting. I sit down and begin eating. It’s been so long since we ate together but I can’t fully get into it.
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The food doesn’t taste as good as it should and I can’t look at mom. Mom…she looked so happy to be together for once. But now I can’t enjoy the smile that drew out mine.
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Nell: “Let’s not waste this occasion, let’s take about something fun.”
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Alyson: “Like what? Not much to talk about.”
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Nell: “Anything interesting happening at school?”
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I flinch from the onslaught of memories while Alyson looks at me.
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Alyson: “…Not really. I’m still at the top of the school and Nao is still Nao. Nothing changed.”
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Nell: “I’m glad you’re doing well at school, you always impress me.”
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Alyson: “T-Thanks Nell, I try. Speaking of I need to cut this meal short.”
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Nell: “What? Why?”
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Alyson: “I’m sorry, I need to buy some important materials for class.”
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Nell: “But-”
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Alyson scarfed down her food and left us alone in the living room.
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Nell: “*Sigh*”
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Nell: “Nao, am I a good mother?”
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Nao: “O-Of course, you’re a great mom.”
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Nao: “We…don’t deserve you.”
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Nell: “But you may need me, I’m proud to be your mother.”
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Nao: “Really? Why?”
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Nell: “I know you don’t strive to improve like Alyson but I know being super successful is not necessary to be happy. I had faith you would find your own path.”
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Nao: “I-I happy to hear you think so highly of me. But…”
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No, just like with the bullies I refuse to add stress to her. I’ll handle this alone. But maybe one small question won’t hurt.
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Nell: “What?”
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Nao: “Nothing I…just wonder about this school assignment. Can you help me out?”
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Nell: “Of course.”
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Nao: “It’s a moral question, is there a good reason to kill someone?”
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Nell: “What are they teaching you kids these days? I personally think yes, but very rarely. It up to you to decide when such extreme force is necessary.”
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Nao: “Really?”
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Nell: “It might sound like I’m not answering the questions but that’s how complex the world is. But I would prefer people didn’t have to kill other people. That’s the world I would like to see.”
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Nao: “I see…thanks for the advice. I think I’m tired from the hard day.”
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Nell: “I understand, I see you working hard and I’m proud. It seems like you found your path.”
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Nao: “Yeah…”
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That’s all I could take of her warmth. I left back to my room and flopped on the bed.
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Nao: “They were trying to kill me. I defended myself, it’s okay. I did nothing wrong. There was no other way.”
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Saying that to myself like a lullaby, I slowly drifted off to sleep.
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Nao’s Current Stats:
Strength: 8
Endurance: 10
Intelligence: 10
Charisma: 7
Agility: 8
Magic: 8
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Active Spells:
Minor Illusion
Acid Blast
Scan