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[carligrapher]

This is Sakurayashiki.

( it's not only a polite greeting to a new place, but what he can surmise is a good way to see if anyone from home is here without having to debase himself with pleas to get in touch.

that said, he's already looked through the network and not seen anyone, username nor person, who looks like his friends from home. so it's unlikely, but unlikely has never meant impossible. best to be prudent. )

I seek a partner to retrieve some holographic rocks with me. ( which sounds truly absurd and too much like the kinds of games and television he enjoyed as a child, but fine.

and more importantly... this is something of an inefficient system for discovering potential quest partners, but he's still brainstorming exactly how to improve it. )

You should have some level of physical fitness and the ability to interact properly with clients. Understanding of your magic is also an advantage.

( Kaoru, baby, it's not a job advert. also the only time you've touched your magic was at the training grounds, you hypocrite. )

Thank you for your time.

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[carligrapher]

( all skateboarders are idiots at some level. he would never outright say that, but he's heard Kojiro utter the sentiment and always privately agreed. even the way he skates — calculated, keeping risk to a minimum, optimising everything for speed — is still a fool's hobby, if he thinks about it.

what sensible person goes rocketing down Crazy Rock at over 60 miles per hour on a plank of wood and four wheels? )

Correct. ( he begins a customary bow, but smoothly transitions into a handshake as he notices the young man's hand in front of him. )

Kaoru Sakurayashiki. And I don't believe I asked your name.

[whatsamada]

[Well. He was use to bowing to people back in Japan but it was another to have someone older than him do that! For a moment, Ken just stared at him as he allowed the older teenager to shake his hand.

While there were older people who did take him seriously, it was strange to be shown a level of respect that was more based on those older than him.]

Uh...Ken Amada and this is Koromaru. [He said before pointing to his dog.] It's very nice to meet you. [Nevermind that he was still in shock at the bow.]

[carligrapher]

( it's true that he wouldn't normally, but these aren't normal situations. he's somewhat reliant on this young man's help and presumed expertise, and a little bit of respect is necessary for the moment.

once he loosens up about this whole thing however? all bets are going to be off. )

Indeed. Shall we be off?

( the quicker this is done, the better. )

[whatsamada]

Yes, we should.

[He said before looking at his phone. As he glanced at the map, he looked upward at the older teen.]

If we go over there, I'm sure we'll be at the river in no time. [Although, based on the way Ken said his words, he sounded a bit awkward.

How shall he approach this older teen?]

[carligrapher]

( d-does he seem that young? he's not sure if it's a compliment or not. )

Can we expect to encounter any wildlife? ( he's done his best to research things, but mostly all he's had time to find are articles about the types of wildlife present in Camelot and its surroundings. not exactly helpful for understanding the potential threats on the way there. )

[whatsamada]

[It was here that Ken wondered if he should be honest or not. Kaoru seemed to be the type who would worry over everything and would be scared about animals. But at the same time?]

We probably will but if it gets bad, I can either talk or fight them. Koromaru and I could take them down!

[He said before Koromaru gave out a loud bark! He and his owner can fight whatever comes their way!]