text; un: reika

[p66]

[ This is pretty formal for an introduction but she doesn't really know how else to address a large group of military strangers. Best to just post it and hope for the best... ]

Hello, everyone. This is Kagura Reika. I'm a recent arrival to Audentes; I would like to request for assistance regarding a few things.

First is acquiring a sword or a weapon of a similar size. My own was deemed unusable, and I'm looking for a replacement as well as anyone who might be willing to train with me during the downtime we have now.

Secondly, I'm seeking to learn how to cook proper food beyond simple meals. Please let me know if you can do so and have some time to spare, I'll repay any help given to me.

Thank you.

Comments

[ex_adept136]

Somewhere around six billion I think... It's hard to picture it, honestly.

[Hard to imagine people in such massive numbers, even for him. Past a certain point, quantities cease to feel tangible]

[p66]

Oh... that is a lot.

[ Billions... it's not a word that ever comes into daily usage back home. ]

My world was like that too, in the past. [ Before it was ravaged by monsters. ] A lot less people live there now. I think millions would be a better measurement.

[ex_adept136]

That'd make for a considerably smaller world...

[He says by way of agreement. That is a lot less]

What happened?

[p66]

[ Ah, the question. She'd hope to avoid it, but it seems impossible to do it forever. ]

Several decades ago, a type of monster appeared on Earth suddenly, the Aragami. They were almost invincible and destroyed much of the world. We developed technology to combat them, so the conflict has come to a standstill. Many people died.. that was before I was born, though.

[ Much of the old world lay forgotten or in ruins. ]

[ex_adept136]

Your home's been through a great deal, then... The worst we have to contend with are ghouls, and that doesn't come with such large-scale destruction.

[Serial murders were naturally bad but the population wasn't getting decimated]

[p66]

It's not the end, though. We're fighting back. With everyone working together, we've made things better.

[ This she says with a confident smile. They stopped the apocalypse twice, there's no reason why they can't face any other danger. Adversity brings out endurance, after all. ]

[ex_adept136]

That's good to hear. I'm sure you'll keep moving in the right direction, with that mindset.

[Determination and positivity can make a considerable difference; he strongly believes that much]

[p66]

Thank you. I'll continue to do my best.

[ And so they continue their idle conversation while they cook. It'll be a quiet and productive sort of day. ]