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Koku left the table and grabbed a towel out of the kitchen. GIving it to Chacho, he turned to the new imp. "No harm no foul. My name is Koku, it's a pleasure to meet you Miss." He returned her bow with a gentle smile. "Please, take a seat," He continued, "We were just about to go to the island to do some leveling, for me specifically, I just logged in actually, and I'm far behind my peers, which is unacceptable... Would you care to join us?

XXXWhen the water hit the table, he used his telekinesis to make sure none fell into his lap. A minor push, not noticeable to anyone but himself, but at least he remained dry. His eyes darted up to the imp, a smile forming on his face. She took the empty seat next to him, and he just sat by and listened. "It's supposed to be~" He said, laughing heartily. "My name's Taki, it's a pleasure to meet you. And feel free to come with us, it'll be well worth your while." He said, opening his menu and searching through the options absentmindedly. He needed to try and appear like he was relatively new to the game, even though the menu was more like an extra apendage to him. He opened the party menu and sent a party invite to both the girl beside him and Chacho, so they would all be in the same party together. Carrying two people will be difficult, but it shouldn't be a problem anymore... He thought, the expression on his face still being light and airy. Acting the part of an airhead came all too naturally to him, especially since the rush of the first day had subsided. The party menu flashed up in front of both Chacho and the other girl in the touch of a button, His eyes darting over to catch her health gauge. Nimm ... i'll have to look into her profile on the way to the edge of the city ..." He thought, cracking his neck idly. "So are y'all ready to take off? We should get going before the dinner crowd starts to over-populate the streets." He joked, smiling genuinely to the group. It was refreshing to meet a new person in the game; it was starting to feel like the original SAO again. The refreshing feeling was welcomed, and he was sure that his positive energy would effect the others. Absently, he raised a hand to the bar-keep and ordered another meal. After their new friend ate, they would be ready to depart.

Koku smiled at all the positive energy around him. "This is exciting, I wasn't expecting to make a new friend so quickly!" He browsed through his inventory just to see what he had, sadly it wasn't much, but that was going to change. Being a spriggan, he was a natural treasure hunter, which would come in handy for earning col and rare items and materials and such. After a moment, he got quiet, lost in his thoughts. He just stared into the table holding the medallion that Chacho gave him. Before the game began, he convinced Taki to give him an amazing skill that could change the game completely, but more importantly to him, it could save his friends with only a well placed thought. "But what if I fail... I don't want to play without my friends, and I can't get out until I win..." He murmured to himself. He started fidgeting with his necklace again and lost in both fear and contemplation.

Coming back from his all night training Gregory somehow managed to land gracefully into the plaza. Putting a hand up to his mouth he yawned trying to keep himself awake. He didn't realized how much energy was taken out of him. Still he had to do some things before getting off. Walking through the streets he made his way to the markets. His spear was in hand the whole time. He was a bit to tired to even want to put it on his back again. Plus he was still in a defensive mood. After all his hp was low right now and he didn't want to take any chances. Even if those chances were in the safety of a town. Once in the markets he bought himself a couple of healing potions instantly gulping them down upon receiving. His hp was restored and healthy now making him a bit more comfortable. He even managed to get his armor and weapon repaired as well. All he wanted to do now was sleep. He started to make his way to the inn. However he didn't get very far before collapsing due to exhaustion. His eyes closed and his body fell to sleep quickly.

Koku walked hand in hand with Chacho on the way to the edge of the city, it was going to be his first battle experience, "I have Taki and Chacho here, I wont need to use my skill yet..." he thought to himself. With his free hand, he was fidgeting with his dagger making it disappear and reappear. He smiled as he was beginning to get the hang of his illusionary powers. He sobered up however when he saw the edge of the city.

Chacho and Lola zoomed off after them. With Taki so weighed down, she could have zipped ahead, but instead she flew below him, spotting him.

((exit: Hunting grounds))

Slowly Gregory opened his eyes to find himself in a unfamiliar place. Looking around he appeared to be in a small but cozy looking room. From the look of the place it was like a room at an inn. He sat up in the bed and stretched his arms over his head. His body felt a bit tired still and parts of it ached. The question lingering in his mind though as how he got here in the first place. He didn't recall getting to an inn at all. In fact the last thing he remembered as face planting into the ground in the middle of the markets. Looking out in the window he saw that it was about still day time, about mid day he guessed. Out of instincts he decided to open up his menu. Quickly he searched for the log out button. He was a bit annoyed at first that he couldn't find it. Then he recalled reading about this game not having a log out feature. That was right, it was one of the things that brought him into this game. He wanted to experience or at least know what his brother had went through in the first SAO. It might of been foolish of him to decide to entering in this game knowing that it was a huge risk. However he couldn't just imagine anymore. He wanted to know. What could have possibly ended his own brothers life. The thought didn't linger long. Now wasn't the time to sit around. It was time for action. Quickly he hopped out of the bed before he stretched one more time. Exiting the room he made his way down stairs wanting to head outside.

The innkeeper saw Gregory coming down the stairs. Instantly he spoke up, "Hey looks like some one is feeling better." Gregory stopped for a moment and turned to the innkeeper. "Yeah...I feel great actually. Hey how did I even get here?" He replied being curious about it. The innkeeper smiled happily. "Well about several hours ago a group of players came in here. You were being carried by one of the bigger fellas. They were concerned about you and asked if they could by a room for you. Those players sure were nice. You could of been player killed in your sleep if it wasn't for them bringing you here." Gregory thought about what the keeper said for a moment. Could it have been possible for that to happen? Even if it was so he was glad it didn't. From now on he would have to be a bit more careful. Opening his inventory he pulled out a small thing of gold he had collected during his training. "Yeah I am grateful for their kindness. Here if you see one of those players would you give this to them. I wish to give back to them somehow." He said with a smile while handing over the gold to the keeper. "Of course I will. Feel free to come back anytime yourself." Giving the keeper a nod Gregory then turned towards the door heading outside. Quickly his mechanical wings appeared on his back and he took off into the air. This time he headed back to the hunting grounds. He needed to get stronger and there was no time to waste.