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To her credit, Ruby handled that situation far better than Erick would when he began to reflect on what he'd said. Sperm Cells? What the fu-- No, not the right time. You can be embarrassed later. At the very least, his lapse in judgment had taken her out of the very dark place in her mind...

He smiled faintly when she described the meaning in the stars across the surface of her blade. He chose his masteries based on a love of the unknown and new horizons beyond the stars. There was a slimmer of beauty even in the morose truth that followed. It was a sad smile, the kind one might...

"Time and tide wait for no man," Erick smiled in response to her observation about his diligence with regard to drinks. He took a sip of his own for good measure, let out a refreshed breath, and placed the mug on the table. He watched her fidget with her own drink, aware that she had yet to...

"No problem," Erick replied offhand as he glanced sidelong to make sure there were no unwanted eyes on them. Satisfied that she wasn't being stared at, he raised two fingers into the air to signify that two more mugs of mead should find their way to the table. "If there's anything Midwestern...

He laughed softly again, then stopped when she hid her face and her eyes started to tear up. There was a time and place appropriate for making jokes, and this crossed the threshold about the time when she called herself pathetic. Intrusive thought, he noted, recalling that stress could induce...

"Liked is a strong word," he shot her a quick wink, "but the company wasn't bad, and I definitely felt like I was making at least some contribution." When one talked about flirting with death, only the absolutely insane would ever truly derive enjoyment from that kind of risk. He may have found...

"I'll have you know that there are women in Middle America who believe that Olive Garden and Red Lobster are the pinnacle of fine cuisine," Erick smirked and plucked a fork off the table, pointing it lazily in her direction. "When you grow up without much, any amount of excess starts to look...

He gave another lighthearted chuckle when she mentioned "going easy on him." "Yeah, is that right?" he smirked. "You must be the real classy type of girl who only takes four star restaurants or better. Looking for a two star Michelin chef in Astorea might be like finding a needle in a haystack...

He laughed at how forward the answer came. Most people would be hesitant to comment on the plainness of a restaurant, especially while there were employees anywhere within earshot. Somehow he doubted that anyone would be spitting in their food on this occasion, however. "I think that the most...

If Finweald were a land of high and aloof fantasy set apart from what he knew, then Astorea was definitely a more contemporary, approachable setting. Sure, it was still several centuries dated and they still functioned like a medieval society, but they did it in a way that felt almost modern. He...

"Yeah, anxiety is totally normal," he agreed. "No argument there." He offered the woman a gentle smile of his own as he sat down next to her. Before he could reassure her that she was not alone, she went and did it herself. "Thank you for coming with me!" "Of course! I wasn't going to let...

He saw them and immediately felt his heart drop into his stomach. Erick had seen goblins, but he had never seen this many goblins. Not in one place, and certainly not at the same time. He started to turn toward Brutus to suggest a tactical retreat, but before he could open his mouth, the man...

She was quick with a joke, Erick handed it to her. Whether or not she was accentuating the point about him footing the bill for her own benefit or comedic value he couldn't say. He still managed to grin and chuckle along. To her next point, he cracked his knuckles. "I'm sure there is probably...

"Right on!" Erick was excited. Every time he made a friend in this game, it took some of the pressure of going without human contact for so long off his shoulders. He started to forget. He didn't need more than that- just the good, old fashioned sensation of being around someone else. That was...

He savored the flavor a bit longer, chewing mostly on the words that Ruby was saying. After swallowing, he closed his eyes and folded his hands in front of his face. It was a hard thing, being alone. Man was a social creature, and in the construction of society and civilization, he found his...

200 Whatever this thing was, it remained a persistent threat. Most enemies in this area did not force a Support to keep constant eyes on the party's health totals and status, which marked this as one of the most intense encounters yet for Erick. He dipped yet again into the timeline, thankful...

Erick smiled brightly when she said that she was there for him. "Thanks a ton!" he told her. "I'll definitely remember that." "And I will make you regret letting me get in contact with you any time I want, there are days I'm insufferable." "Honestly, you can try," Erick gave a dry laugh. "But...

200 The group was growing steadily, Erick observed, and burning through the Candle of Life just as quickly. Though he could accelerate the process by dealing damage on his own, Erick knew the risks that came with combat, and the dangers of death. Even if it were considered by some to be...

200 He wasn't necessarily worried about burning through them when he saw them; rather, what stood out about the situation to Erick was that this man was outnumbered. Normally, he might have called out and asked to be certain that they needed the help. It was abundantly clear in this situation...

He let her go and stepped away, slowly. "Ah, good," his smile remained, less playful now than satisfied. It felt good to let loose. He could feel his lungs bringing in air, his body warm from both the fire and the exertion. There was sweat on his body, his heart was racing. Jimmy felt young...