isnt that what i said? well, i dont like mobas that much, so its not an issue i do miss fps stuff tho... theres some games but none of them have a competitive scene not nearly as important or big as the mmo anyway
[ considering one of the first things that happened to him while playing lmao was breaking a rib irl because the damage in-game can eventually strain your real body too, trust him, he's also got Some Complaints about it. ]
With how the VR system works here, you might as well enter a physical fighting tournament. Game sense doesn't quite translate into comprehensive motor skills.
well, kind of but kind of not really at least the game gives u a physically capable body so the strain isnt that bad i do feel exhausted when i log out sometimes tho and u do get some injuries if ur not careful
[ With every text Itaru sends him, the more he’s sure exercising would help?? You can have a physically capable body in the Real World. He could go on about how VR has different required aptitudes, but he digresses. Short and sweet. ]
Transmitting physical pain through a virtual world is excessive and unnecessary.
[ Truth: Joonghyuk doesn’t like getting physically hurt by someone or something he can’t immediately assault— ]
[ look, he's just... not good at exercising. maybe he could try doing some sort of a daily routine, but that's just so much of a pain... if it impacts his gaming, then maybe, but even then, that's just depressing. gaming is gaming? ]
yeah it is but its not like u can file a complaint and its not only pain. the damage can be real too
[ his rib... owie. ]
my stamina sucks but in game theres pots for that so its not a problem
[ Pain and damage... Reflected on the real world. That's even worse? ]
If we can't file complaints, then developers can't properly enhance the user experience.
[ ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? also, he doesn't think videogame stamina potions affect real life fatigue, but maybe it's a placebo. It's odd to him that Prismals, being as advanced as they are, haven't made potent stamina/health items. Perhaps Chroma really is the cure all for them. For a moment, he wants to ask what kind of world Itaru came from, though he has his guesses.
maybe u can i dunno, i kinda accepted it cause nobody seemed to complain maybe its the price u pay for the realism
[ as joonghyuk might or might not have noticed, itaru's self-preservation instincts aren't particularly honed. so, yeah, he just took getting injured for granted, but at least he'd adapted his playstyle since then; rather than playing his usual, knight-and-paladin classes, he went for something depending on speed and dodging.
taking hits head-on might not be for him, in this case. ]
"no matter the price, i want to play" is what i thought, when i got here it's something familiar in an otherwise entirely new world, right? let's play together i doubt u need much help, but i can at least get u in my guild for the bonuses and when ur lvl is high enough, we can duo pvp and see how u like it promise im not a deadweight there, at least
[ He realizes that Itaru is very much like those suicidal bees that are so thirsty they purposely launch themselves into pools and drown. Do not worry. That is clear to him.
In a way, Itaru is right. Videogames would be "familiar," but also unfamiliar. It's been too long since he's played any kind of game. ]
Give me your IGN.
[ His short way of saying he'll play with him, though it might seem like he merely wants benefits. ]
[ and he signs on, too, waiting for joonghyuk's add. once it comes through, he accepts -- and now he can send joonghyuk messages directly in the game, and spam him with cute stickers....... ]
ill meet u in the main square dont wander off
[ not that he can, since the starting quests are all around the place, and only let you leave once you've gotten your armor and weapon and all that. itaru uses a teleporting item, and then waits for joonghyuk next to the a*theryte, his avatar not that different from what he looks like irl. ]
[ Itaru is telling him what to do? But he isn't going to listen. He wanders around collecting the small a*therytes so that he can easily teleport to each section of the city. It takes him a bit, but he has been on before Itaru asked him.
When he teleports back to the main plaza, he walks up to Itaru's avatar and targets him (he's looking through his gear and search info). Yes, Joonghyuk is a small dragon girl in this new realm because he wants to avoid people in real life instantly recognizing him. Sometimes you just want to game in peace? He'll consider a professional PvP account in the future.
Though they've met, he hasn't written anything into chat. He's waiting... For something. ]
Is that what you're into? [ comes a private message, as he continues to snicker irl. look, they've all been there... playing girl characters to oogle them, or scam stupid dudes, but in itaru's case, that was back in like, runescape times? damn, joonghyuk must be a late bloomer...
or maybe he's just a dragonfucker. itaru considers both options and decides that both are equally funny.
as for his gear, it's up to date with the latest raids -- his class appears to be something akin to an assassin, with sleek daggers hoisted to his side, and a light, comfortable armor. ]
[ Joonghyuk has no history with either ogling female avatars or scamming gamer dudes, but then again he doesn't have a background in the first place. Crossing his arms, he still emanates a similar aura despite being several centimeters shorter. He's still him and Itaru is still Itaru. ]
I don't want anyone to easily recognize me.
[ Unfortunately, he has a boring and practical reason for picking this race and gender, but Itaru is free to concoct as many theories as he wants. As long as he doesn't accuse Joonghyuk of any of them, he is safe creating fantasies. The only real preference he has put into his character is dark scales because he detests white.
Looks like he started off as a healer based on the cane on his back, though. Don't worry. He'll level all the jobs. ]
Embarrassed? How many people do you know here, anyway?
[ like, less than 10??? which kinda makes this excuse void and null... so itaru just figures joonghyuk really wants to oogle his avatar while he plays. which, you know, you do you, he supposes. ]
Well, whatever. Just look normal for tournaments. [ if he joins in, at least. that said, itaru gives him a quick, cursory glance, noting the job he'd picked. ] What do you usually main? You don't look like a healer type to me.
[ or maybe the kind of healer who loves to let you die if you fuck up... evil. ]
I can level something I haven't touched yet with you. Hmm... maybe a magic class...
[ It isn't about how many, but the sheer intensity of how burdensome or obnoxious they are (even if he technically likes them). For example, Itaru is annoying, but he is tolerable. Kim Dokja is similar, if not even more annoying, but Joonghyuk wants a safe space away from that man. This is his space now—being... A small dragon girl. ]
I flex. [ So he plays all roles, whatever is necessary. Despite seeming like a big loner, he is a team player? Or prefers team-oriented games. ] But I prefer physical jobs over casters.
[ He really is the healer that will let you die if you fuck up unless he likes you enough or he doesn't want to start the fight over. While Itaru decides to switch around jobs, he will invite him into a party. ]
[ that makes it sound like joonghyuk doesn't find itaru annoying, since he'd given up his super-secret identity, and all... anyway, itaru doesn't believe any of this. he definitely just wants to touch his pixel titties. ]
Ah, kay.
[ the question of why'd he pick a healer comes up, then, but in the other hand, itaru doesn't care. joonghyuk can play whatever he wants, and most people level all jobs eventually, anyway.
he accepts the party invite, then switches classes; it's a low-level, magic class, that depends on rune-based spells to summon various familiars to fight for them in battle. when you think about it, it's a perfect class for itaru... except, contrary to his irl personality, in games, he prefers to be melee, too. lead the charge, and all. feel like a pr*tagonist. ew.
other classes can be fun, too, though. maybe for him, it'd be safer to play something magic-based... considering he doesn't want another rib broken. though according to joonghyuk, he does. ]
[ If he wants to touch them then he can ask, but real tits are better. ]
I was reading it earlier. [ Not hardcore or min-max enough not to skip quests, it seems like. ] It's a slow start.
[ Itaru made a good choice in not asking him why healer. It should be obvious and it will be once he starts a queue for them. It's the first dungeon, which should be easy enough and they get a pop almost instantly. Yes, this is the healer/tank queue time, the best queue time. Most usually have the jitters with a new game, but Joonghyuk is rather relaxed, instead focusing on the aspect of a story.
This is this game's protagonist's story, after all. Because of them, they're able to experience things they wouldn't before, or at least in different flavors. ]
[ wtf he doesn't wanna touch them, he didn't make a female avatar so he's not joonghyuk-kind of a pervert ]
Yeah. Then again, most MMOs are. [ at least it's not as slow as ARR... but to get things rolling, you do have to get through a fair amount of text and running around.
well, fast queues are nice, at least. he usually rolls dps, so waiting is nothing new -- but since this one pops instantly, he summons his initial summon, which is some odd, flaming animal hybrid, and presses commence. the first dungeon takes them across a crystal shore, not unlike the one in level 1; it's rather simple, with a few mobs already visible from distance, and he glances over to the two people who happened to get queued along with them.
naturally, though, since it's a VR experience, it takes a longer time than it would in a normal kind of a game. they might need to camp to restore stamina, at some point. he's got a supply of potions, food and everything else, but he doubts any of his companions do, too, judging by their general appearance.
[ Yes, unfortunately, Itaru is the adult in this group of sprouts. Joonghyuk keeps his composure as they go through the first couple of mobs, though the tank is a little anxious with the first pulls. Everyone gets tank anxiety! No worries. It seems that Joonghyuk prioritizes casting attack spells over healing, but he always heals in time and focuses on it when necessary.
Still, the tank and the other baby DPS are sweating. Eventually, they reach the checkpoint for them all to rest. Joonghyuk needed mana back, anyway. It's time for a virtual campfire hangout—what comes up first is how fun the game is and then the tank asks if they're doing all right. ]
You are doing well, but you need to work on your positioning. [ Because sometimes the mob would be facing them? If bad habits can be corrected now, then might as well. The tank nods, then proceeds to ask if there's more to work on. ] Taruchi is a veteran, so ask him for advice.
[ Instantly, Joonghyuk deflects responsibility. He is baby healer! The attention of both strangers draw to him, eyes beaming as they look at his info and bask in the light of a veteran player?! How cool? He even has pots and food? Maybe they should have prepared, too. They continue to coo over Itaru as Joonghyuk merely sits there, gazing at the fake stars above them. ]
[ he's not surprised joonghyuk adapts a more aggressive playstyle -- it's a low level dungeon, so it's not as if the mobs hit for a lot, though, so it's fine. itaru watches his pet attack the monsters, and casts spells from the backline, standing at a comfortable distance. it's a little slow, but not too bad... his problem with casters is that they're rather immobile, and he already is that irl.
he doesn't need to be a limp noodle in game, too.
anyway, way to shift responsibility... itaru doesn't mind helping, though; talking to people is easier in game than it is in real life. in game, he is a cool h*ro -- so he gives the tank some pointers, reminds him to turn the mobs and the boss around when he grabs hate, and shares some of the food with them, for that exp bonus. he turns to joonghyuk, then, watching him for a moment. ]
It's pretty good, huh? The view. Realistic. [ everything around them seems just like it's real, except maybe even better. reality in full hd... with some effects you can't find outside of the game, either. when he grabs a bit of the crystal sand beneath his feet, he can feel its' texture against his hand; he can see it slip between his fingers, falling back down, each, individual granule shaded and saturated.
it's almost dangerous, especially for people like him. thankfully, he doesn't have a problem.
[ Joonghyuk may be staring at the stars, but he does catch the conversation. There's a shift in how Itaru talks online, but he understands that people can recreate themselves on the internet. Then sometimes, it isn't about recreating, but feeling free enough to be your true self. He doesn't think either things are bad.
Their surroundings, however, are the opposite. Even their avatars are mere fabrications, illusions of their mind, and Joonghyuk can feel the disconnect even more. It isn't bad, though. It's less taxing than what he's used to... He isn't in quite the mood to talk with strangers around, so he keeps quiet for now as he looks for constellations. Fortunately for them, the other two notify that they'll afk for a bit and come back. That's when Joonghyuk continues their conversation. ]
The rendering is high quality. [ But does he prefer it? ] The real world can be this beautiful, too.
[ The night sky at home used to look like this, right? His world used to have stars that comforted them at night. What he feels is the comfort robbed from him for so many years. A tinge of regret manifests in his voice: ]
[ he's just a shut-in, after all; he's never had the chance to explore much of the world, nor did he ever feel an inclination to try. rather, he's always been interested in things he can't reach or obtain; worlds he can't ever visit, aside from the times his eyes are glued to the screen. there's nothing wrong with that, he thinks, but it's a half-life.
only joining mankai had shown him that there's some benefit to opening up to other people, too - but it's a recent endeavor, and he's still hesitant. there's still a degree of disconnect between his words and his actions -- he wants to reach out, but at the end of the day, he's nothing more but a coward. ]
... why? [ starless skies are a norm, in big cities. something tells him joonghyuk doesn't mean that, though.
he glances towards the afk players, then back to the other, genuinely curious. ]
[ His initial thought is if it's even worth talking about? Itaru, a stranger of his world, wouldn't understand the sheer hatred he had for the twinkling lights in the sky. To this day, he still hates them. But... If there's no use telling Itaru, is there any use keeping it to himself? A familiar and annoying voice rings in his head: "don't think you can do everything alone." Exhaling, he takes a moment to collect himself. ]
... In my world, the Constellations are the fables we've been told. [ A pause, finding it ridiculous that he's doing this. A "none of your business" should have sufficed. ] Angels of Eden, gods of Olympus and Asgard, figures from Journey to the West, and more. They've ascended to be the very stars in our night's sky, always watching over the galaxy as a way to slake their boredom.
[ Though his tone is very much the same, never rising or dropping, each word seeps with pure disdain. There's another shade, something under all of that heaved contempt. It's agony. All of these intense emotions make a good recipe for vengeance to last him thousands of years. ]
For entertainment, they called for people to kill each other to survive and pushed worlds into ruin. To them, we're just puppets to feed them an interesting story.
[ And Joonghyuk doesn't think he needs to say that he was tangled in the whole mess. The implications point out he's one of the many victims. His fingers curl into fists on his lap as he glares at the fake stars above them. His frown deepens alongside his dark expression, recounting the scenarios and how Constellations influenced the system. They were always at a disadvantage no matter how strong they became. They climbed and climbed only to fall.
Closing his eyes, he tries to brush those bad thoughts away. Itaru asked a simple question, so he should give him a simple answer. ]
A starless sky, the permanent death of all those onlookers... [ Joonghyuk turns to him with a fierce look. ] It's a sign of liberation.
[ They would be free. As he ends his answers, he's reminded again that Itaru wouldn't understand. To him, Joonghyuk must sound like a madman cursing the stars, but he wonders if maybe his short story would benefit Itaru in some way. While he's not sure how it would, it comforts him. ]
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Not an FPS or a MOBA, but a VR MMO.
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well, i dont like mobas that much, so its not an issue
i do miss fps stuff tho... theres some games but
none of them have a competitive scene
not nearly as important or big as the mmo anyway
[ considering one of the first things that happened to him while playing lmao was breaking a rib irl because the damage in-game can eventually strain your real body too, trust him, he's also got Some Complaints about it. ]
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With how the VR system works here, you might as well enter a physical fighting tournament. Game sense doesn't quite translate into comprehensive motor skills.
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well, kind of
but kind of not really
at least the game gives u a physically capable body so the strain isnt that bad
i do feel exhausted when i log out sometimes tho
and u do get some injuries if ur not careful
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Transmitting physical pain through a virtual world is excessive and unnecessary.
[ Truth: Joonghyuk doesn’t like getting physically hurt by someone or something he can’t immediately assault— ]
You seem to get tired easily.
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yeah it is
but its not like u can file a complaint
and its not only pain. the damage can be real too
[ his rib... owie. ]
my stamina sucks
but in game theres pots for that so its not a problem
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If we can't file complaints, then developers can't properly enhance the user experience.
[ ?????????????????????????????????????????????????? also, he doesn't think videogame stamina potions affect real life fatigue, but maybe it's a placebo. It's odd to him that Prismals, being as advanced as they are, haven't made potent stamina/health items. Perhaps Chroma really is the cure all for them. For a moment, he wants to ask what kind of world Itaru came from, though he has his guesses.
... It isn't important. ]
I want to play games again.
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i dunno, i kinda accepted it cause nobody seemed to complain
maybe its the price u pay for the realism
[ as joonghyuk might or might not have noticed, itaru's self-preservation instincts aren't particularly honed. so, yeah, he just took getting injured for granted, but at least he'd adapted his playstyle since then; rather than playing his usual, knight-and-paladin classes, he went for something depending on speed and dodging.
taking hits head-on might not be for him, in this case. ]
"no matter the price, i want to play" is what i thought, when i got here
it's something familiar in an otherwise entirely new world, right?
let's play together
i doubt u need much help, but i can at least get u in my guild for the bonuses
and when ur lvl is high enough, we can duo pvp and see how u like it
promise im not a deadweight there, at least
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In a way, Itaru is right. Videogames would be "familiar," but also unfamiliar. It's been too long since he's played any kind of game. ]
Give me your IGN.
[ His short way of saying he'll play with him, though it might seem like he merely wants benefits. ]
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taruchi
wanna try getting on now?
[ they can run starter quests together... ]
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I'm online.
[ Since he didn't exchange his name, he will add Itaru first. Apparently, his ign is Haneul. ]
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ill talk 2 u in game
[ and he signs on, too, waiting for joonghyuk's add. once it comes through, he accepts -- and now he can send joonghyuk messages directly in the game, and spam him with cute stickers....... ]
ill meet u in the main square
dont wander off
[ not that he can, since the starting quests are all around the place, and only let you leave once you've gotten your armor and weapon and all that. itaru uses a teleporting item, and then waits for joonghyuk next to the a*theryte, his avatar not that different from what he looks like irl. ]
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When he teleports back to the main plaza, he walks up to Itaru's avatar and targets him (he's looking through his gear and search info). Yes, Joonghyuk is a small dragon girl in this new realm because he wants to avoid people in real life instantly recognizing him. Sometimes you just want to game in peace? He'll consider a professional PvP account in the future.
Though they've met, he hasn't written anything into chat. He's waiting... For something. ]
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Is that what you're into? [ comes a private message, as he continues to snicker irl. look, they've all been there... playing girl characters to oogle them, or scam stupid dudes, but in itaru's case, that was back in like, runescape times? damn, joonghyuk must be a late bloomer...
or maybe he's just a dragonfucker. itaru considers both options and decides that both are equally funny.
as for his gear, it's up to date with the latest raids -- his class appears to be something akin to an assassin, with sleek daggers hoisted to his side, and a light, comfortable armor. ]
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I don't want anyone to easily recognize me.
[ Unfortunately, he has a boring and practical reason for picking this race and gender, but Itaru is free to concoct as many theories as he wants. As long as he doesn't accuse Joonghyuk of any of them, he is safe creating fantasies. The only real preference he has put into his character is dark scales because he detests white.
Looks like he started off as a healer based on the cane on his back, though. Don't worry. He'll level all the jobs. ]
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[ like, less than 10??? which kinda makes this excuse void and null... so itaru just figures joonghyuk really wants to oogle his avatar while he plays. which, you know, you do you, he supposes. ]
Well, whatever. Just look normal for tournaments. [ if he joins in, at least. that said, itaru gives him a quick, cursory glance, noting the job he'd picked. ] What do you usually main? You don't look like a healer type to me.
[ or maybe the kind of healer who loves to let you die if you fuck up... evil. ]
I can level something I haven't touched yet with you. Hmm... maybe a magic class...
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[ It isn't about how many, but the sheer intensity of how burdensome or obnoxious they are (even if he technically likes them). For example, Itaru is annoying, but he is tolerable. Kim Dokja is similar, if not even more annoying, but Joonghyuk wants a safe space away from that man. This is his space now—being... A small dragon girl. ]
I flex. [ So he plays all roles, whatever is necessary. Despite seeming like a big loner, he is a team player? Or prefers team-oriented games. ] But I prefer physical jobs over casters.
[ He really is the healer that will let you die if you fuck up unless he likes you enough or he doesn't want to start the fight over. While Itaru decides to switch around jobs, he will invite him into a party. ]
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Ah, kay.
[ the question of why'd he pick a healer comes up, then, but in the other hand, itaru doesn't care. joonghyuk can play whatever he wants, and most people level all jobs eventually, anyway.
he accepts the party invite, then switches classes; it's a low-level, magic class, that depends on rune-based spells to summon various familiars to fight for them in battle. when you think about it, it's a perfect class for itaru... except, contrary to his irl personality, in games, he prefers to be melee, too. lead the charge, and all. feel like a pr*tagonist. ew.
other classes can be fun, too, though. maybe for him, it'd be safer to play something magic-based... considering he doesn't want another rib broken. though according to joonghyuk, he does. ]
You got the main story quest yet?
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I was reading it earlier. [ Not hardcore or min-max enough not to skip quests, it seems like. ] It's a slow start.
[ Itaru made a good choice in not asking him why healer. It should be obvious and it will be once he starts a queue for them. It's the first dungeon, which should be easy enough and they get a pop almost instantly. Yes, this is the healer/tank queue time, the best queue time. Most usually have the jitters with a new game, but Joonghyuk is rather relaxed, instead focusing on the aspect of a story.
This is this game's protagonist's story, after all. Because of them, they're able to experience things they wouldn't before, or at least in different flavors. ]
But I'm looking forward to it.
[ He commences! ]
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Yeah. Then again, most MMOs are. [ at least it's not as slow as ARR... but to get things rolling, you do have to get through a fair amount of text and running around.
well, fast queues are nice, at least. he usually rolls dps, so waiting is nothing new -- but since this one pops instantly, he summons his initial summon, which is some odd, flaming animal hybrid, and presses commence. the first dungeon takes them across a crystal shore, not unlike the one in level 1; it's rather simple, with a few mobs already visible from distance, and he glances over to the two people who happened to get queued along with them.
naturally, though, since it's a VR experience, it takes a longer time than it would in a normal kind of a game. they might need to camp to restore stamina, at some point. he's got a supply of potions, food and everything else, but he doubts any of his companions do, too, judging by their general appearance.
godspeed, newbies... ]
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Still, the tank and the other baby DPS are sweating. Eventually, they reach the checkpoint for them all to rest. Joonghyuk needed mana back, anyway. It's time for a virtual campfire hangout—what comes up first is how fun the game is and then the tank asks if they're doing all right. ]
You are doing well, but you need to work on your positioning. [ Because sometimes the mob would be facing them? If bad habits can be corrected now, then might as well. The tank nods, then proceeds to ask if there's more to work on. ] Taruchi is a veteran, so ask him for advice.
[ Instantly, Joonghyuk deflects responsibility. He is baby healer! The attention of both strangers draw to him, eyes beaming as they look at his info and bask in the light of a veteran player?! How cool? He even has pots and food? Maybe they should have prepared, too. They continue to coo over Itaru as Joonghyuk merely sits there, gazing at the fake stars above them. ]
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he doesn't need to be a limp noodle in game, too.
anyway, way to shift responsibility... itaru doesn't mind helping, though; talking to people is easier in game than it is in real life. in game, he is a cool h*ro -- so he gives the tank some pointers, reminds him to turn the mobs and the boss around when he grabs hate, and shares some of the food with them, for that exp bonus. he turns to joonghyuk, then, watching him for a moment. ]
It's pretty good, huh? The view. Realistic. [ everything around them seems just like it's real, except maybe even better. reality in full hd... with some effects you can't find outside of the game, either. when he grabs a bit of the crystal sand beneath his feet, he can feel its' texture against his hand; he can see it slip between his fingers, falling back down, each, individual granule shaded and saturated.
it's almost dangerous, especially for people like him. thankfully, he doesn't have a problem.
yet. ]
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Their surroundings, however, are the opposite. Even their avatars are mere fabrications, illusions of their mind, and Joonghyuk can feel the disconnect even more. It isn't bad, though. It's less taxing than what he's used to... He isn't in quite the mood to talk with strangers around, so he keeps quiet for now as he looks for constellations. Fortunately for them, the other two notify that they'll afk for a bit and come back. That's when Joonghyuk continues their conversation. ]
The rendering is high quality. [ But does he prefer it? ] The real world can be this beautiful, too.
[ The night sky at home used to look like this, right? His world used to have stars that comforted them at night. What he feels is the comfort robbed from him for so many years. A tinge of regret manifests in his voice: ]
... I've always dreamed of a starless sky.
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[ he's just a shut-in, after all; he's never had the chance to explore much of the world, nor did he ever feel an inclination to try. rather, he's always been interested in things he can't reach or obtain; worlds he can't ever visit, aside from the times his eyes are glued to the screen. there's nothing wrong with that, he thinks, but it's a half-life.
only joining mankai had shown him that there's some benefit to opening up to other people, too - but it's a recent endeavor, and he's still hesitant. there's still a degree of disconnect between his words and his actions -- he wants to reach out, but at the end of the day, he's nothing more but a coward. ]
... why? [ starless skies are a norm, in big cities. something tells him joonghyuk doesn't mean that, though.
he glances towards the afk players, then back to the other, genuinely curious. ]
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... In my world, the Constellations are the fables we've been told. [ A pause, finding it ridiculous that he's doing this. A "none of your business" should have sufficed. ] Angels of Eden, gods of Olympus and Asgard, figures from Journey to the West, and more. They've ascended to be the very stars in our night's sky, always watching over the galaxy as a way to slake their boredom.
[ Though his tone is very much the same, never rising or dropping, each word seeps with pure disdain. There's another shade, something under all of that heaved contempt. It's agony. All of these intense emotions make a good recipe for vengeance to last him thousands of years. ]
For entertainment, they called for people to kill each other to survive and pushed worlds into ruin. To them, we're just puppets to feed them an interesting story.
[ And Joonghyuk doesn't think he needs to say that he was tangled in the whole mess. The implications point out he's one of the many victims. His fingers curl into fists on his lap as he glares at the fake stars above them. His frown deepens alongside his dark expression, recounting the scenarios and how Constellations influenced the system. They were always at a disadvantage no matter how strong they became. They climbed and climbed only to fall.
Closing his eyes, he tries to brush those bad thoughts away. Itaru asked a simple question, so he should give him a simple answer. ]
A starless sky, the permanent death of all those onlookers... [ Joonghyuk turns to him with a fierce look. ] It's a sign of liberation.
[ They would be free. As he ends his answers, he's reminded again that Itaru wouldn't understand. To him, Joonghyuk must sound like a madman cursing the stars, but he wonders if maybe his short story would benefit Itaru in some way. While he's not sure how it would, it comforts him. ]
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