I slowly get up from my bed and make my way over to my closet and get some clothes on. I put on a white short sleeve shirt and brown pants and walk outside of my room. When I step out I notice Lara's room is open and she steps out in a green kimono with tree branches and pink flowers on it.
I wave to her and she also waves back but not in the same way as I. She walks down the stairs and then I follow in pursuit after her to speak to her about ahem...last night...
"H-hey Lara?"
"Hmm? Yes?
"About last night...I am sorry for grabbing you and falling on top of you. I just....I don't know...I"
"It's fine, it was an accident and nothing more. Now lets get something to eat shall we?"
"Right!"
We both walk down the stairs and I stand next to her as she finishes her steps down. We both walk over towards the table and prepare ourselves some breakfast.
*4 minutes later*
"So..."
"Sooo...." she responds back
"What do you want to talk about?"
"How about the scar I saw you had last night in the shower? How did you get it on your stomach?"
"I got it from goblins and my own sword. They stabbed me with it. But also something oddhappend again. I went into a berserker rage and killed them all but it felt like I had no control over myself when I did it."
"Hmm, that is strange a bit. Make me wonder if it could be a hidden ability perhaps?"
"Maybe but I assumed I wouldn't have an ability due to me being a thin scale."
"well no actually. Just magic is not available to you."
"Hmm, I guess I never knew that part about me..."
"Well now you know more about yourself haha"
We continue eating out food and finish it in another four minutes.
We both finish and I walk outside to do some stretches and prepare a workout. I take some mats from inside and bring them outside and begin stretching me legs, arms, and abs.
*Lara POV*
Hmm? He is going to workout? This early in the morning? Interesting. It wouldn't hurt to watch him workout, would it?
I go over to the window and peak and see him doing some sit-ups. Ha, knowing him he will do over a hundred.
*4 minutes later*
He is on 231 and he seems to be struggling now. He is sweating and I can see it through his white shirt. Maybe I have watched enough of him working out now. Seems like he is enjoying himsel-
He stands up and stretches some more. But this time he removes his shirt and throws it away. The sun reflects off his sweating body and his physic! It's so...I didn't pay attention last night because I was embarrassed about him being naked in front of me but damn. He has a nice body...
I am starting to get a bit hot. Why am I feeling this way...Is it..because I...I
Suddenly Coda notices me and waves to me through the window over where he is on the grass and continues to do pushups outside.
"Coda...I"
*Coda POV*
Oh man, that was good exercise...I should do this in the morning more often I think. I pick up my clothes and head back inside sweaty and tired after a couple of minutes of working out.
I take my clothes and throw them into my room and make some new ones and walk inside the shower and start it up. As usual, I wash my balls, arms, legs, and overall everything.
I exit the shower feeling sore and refreshed at the same time and walk back downstairs. Suddenly however when I end up on the bottom of the stairs I notice Yua speaking with some people outside of the house. Who are they?
I sneak up towards the door and listen in.
"Hello ma'am, can we speak to you about an important subject?"
"Sure, but outside me house..."
"Very well," he says with a bold tone "we shall begin"
Wonder what this is about. As I am listening in I hear footsteps and notice Lara and Arla speaking while walking down the stairs and notice me in my strange position in hiding.
"What are you doing?" asked Arla.
"I'm listening in on them, now if you excuse me"
Arla and Lara look at each other with confusion but follow up it by joining me and listening in through the door as well with me. Guess they're curious as well.
We all listen in on their conversation now together.
"We heard that there was an adventurer in this town by the name of let's see....Coda and Arla Serene. We were hoping to speak to them but so far they have led us to you."
"Hmm."
"Well, we were hoping to recruit these adventurers on a special mission for the town of Burmington if that was okay with you."
"We shall see I will go get them"
She turns around and heads for the briefly opened door and begins to open it! Shit! I try to move away but it is too late and she is already at the door and sees all three of us crouches near the door. Except for me because I was standing trying to get away. I feel like a child again hiding from their parents.
"Well, since you are all here I would thoroughly like to see all of you outside. But since you were hiding I assume you heard of part of what they wanted. Arla and Coda. Honey, you can stay here or come outside if you want I don't think this matter is needed for secrecy."
"Alright then, come on guys let's check this out"
We all walk outside of the house in a line and spread out. Arla stands next to me while Lara is a bit farther from me with her hands crossed in front of her.
Yua seems to stand next to the man in a grey suit. He is holding some paper while wearing a hat.
"hello sir, and madams. I am here to discus a potential contract I would like to sign you all up on for the town of Burmington for a nice price if you are willing."
"Well, let's hear it then," said Lara
"Very well. We are noticing some of the wild life in the areas has become a little more aggressive lately and believe it has to do with potential monsters within the areas getting closer. We would send more guards but they are mostly occupied at the moment with the town and can't go beyond hunting down monsters and animals."
"So you need us to do the harder work is what you are saying," says Lara with a frown.
"An important job may I add."
"Wait give us a second. Hey guys gather up for a small meeting." I say waving to the other two.
We all huddle up in a semi circle and start discussing about how we should address this situation.
"In all honesty I think this is a great opportunity for us all to get a jobs, and earn some fame around town."
"Hmm. He is right. This is potentially a good opportunity for us all."
"I am not a adventurer though. I am sure I won't gain anything from this and zi don't care about becoming an adventurer." Lara says looking a bit sad.
"Hey why don't you join us, not like you lose anything from trying it out."
"Hmm, I guess I could try it."
Yeah I think it would be a good opportunity for her to try out. Who knows maybe she will become an adventurer like us and join us as a trio. Like the three musketeers!
We all stand up straight and turn back around facing the man in the grey suit. I walk up to he and let my hand to the talking with a shake.
"We are willing to attempt this contract" I say shaking his hand
"Splendid! We can start whenever you start your mission. Farewell for now. I will be sleeping at the Rising Sun Tavern until then."
He starts walking off to his horse and he gets on it. He starts riding off into the distance and eventually disappears in the trees.
I turn around and see both Alra and Lara looking in the distance as well. They seem to finish as well and look back at me.
"So ready to prepare to head out?" I ask crossing my arms
"I just need to get my armor(which is still damaged) and weapons."
"So shall I, I already have my chainmails" she says exposing her chest by pulling her maid outfit up a bit.
"I shall get my sword be right back." I say
*Minutes later*
I am wearing my battered armor since I wasn't able to get it repaired. Arla is ready standing outside with her maid outfit as usual.
We wait a couple of minutes and eventually Lara walks out in a black kimono with nothing else other than a katana.
I guess we are ready. I walk over to Lara and she seems surprised by me walking up to her. I raise my hand and she stands stirn with no movement.
I place my hand on her shoulder gentle even though she is a bit taller than me and say a couple of thigns which I know will mess with her.
"Your beautiful in that kimono"
"W-what?!"
Ha got her.
I smile and give her a couple of Pat's on her shoulder and walk away with a smug on my face and Arla smiling at us.
Let's head over to Burmington! I think this is a good beginning.