=== Day off – part 2

Not to my surprise I found the trio standing near the location they did mention, looking at the distance motionlessly. It is here I usually go for fishing, since it is important to eat up for stamina. One would think this was enough, but I would not want to live off this diet alone. I trade them for other, much tastier ingredients like eggs, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and so on. Well actually, there is nothing wrong with having variety as long as the cost of the food is affordable.

You don't need to dine every day, just when you are tired. There are other ways to restore stamina, but eating is the fastest. Just chump that sandwich up and you are back at fine. That reminds me, I haven't yet munched today, but this is more important. Those fools, I wish I could go there and show them my frustration, but I rather have them leave on their own if possible.

Alone in the thick bush, I watched as they explored their surroundings, standing on a small patch of ground surrounded by water. Right, I figured out how to mute the mail notification, so I thought I would be okay, yet it seems that I’m going to have to kindly ask them to scram, since they don’t look like leaving anytime soon.

[So when did she say she was coming again? You are absolutely sure you received a message from Oddie, right? You are not trying to prank us or something, correct? Oh my, I'm sorry if that did sound a little harsh Jielby!]

[No problemo my friendo! You are right about me trying to calm others, but I only did it in good faith! You see girls, I am sure in my guttie-buttie that she will come here eventually. Is there a way she would refuse you, is there Corona?]

[Yet my child, you are missing that we all did sent our messaged and have not yet received a reply. That treatment is known to me, as God never respond with clear sings. It is faith that we have to answer, in Oddie that she is going to appear before us in time.]

[That is what I think as well—like there is no way she would be lost in her own place. Unlike us she knows her way around, and clearly we couldn't find her house, so we are out of options. Hey, how about I use my extremely effective ability? Huh, why did I not though about that before? Okay, I'm going to sing here! It is going to be a bird calling song, at least I hope! My extra adorable voice will surely work wonders on her, and without a mistake, is going to bring her out of these dense woods!]

The only dense thing is you Corona! You are going to upset the birds and everything living here! I got to stop her before she...Wow, she doesn't even take time for others to turn away. Okay Oddia, you can't spend your life running away from this torment, precisely because her range is higher than my Detect Foe! Stop with your concert at once! Aa! I kinda lost my balance there...

[Hey it's Oddie! How are you morning sunshine? Did you sleep well? Did you did breakfast? Have you brushed your teeth? Ishishi~ Just kidders! You are adorable as always, a wild child that barely know the civilization outside. Dressed in her light clothes, she walks the forest with bare feet, looking for plants and mushrooms to eat, taking to the nature...That imagine it totals adorbs! It is like a dream come true! Like the missing link that all the adventures and scientists search the world for, before our eyes!]

[You stop there Jielby! As soon as I get up...I'm going to smack that smile off your pesky little face! Don't run, you have nowhere to go! Hey, I said to not to move! Do you want for me to take this seriously?]

With that kind of face, I was clearly making a statement. But I will be honest, I was kinda used to her little stories by now. In fact, I hid my smile, while I was still getting up from the ground. Tidied my clothes, I teleported near the other girls, and smacked as hard as I could that little pink smirk-faced knight. She was still a giggling a little, entranced by imagination, so until the impact, she didn't even notice that I was there. Others too were a little surprised by that scene, standing still.

Afterwards, I looked at everyone's faces, they were quite happy to see me, after all those hours they spend waiting here idly. They also had a particular look in their eyes, like trying to avoid direct contact with me. Only then I started to notice it.

[It's a fine pleasure meeting you here my child. A question begs to ask, have you learned previously of the conduct required in churches? You ought not to disgrace his highness with your inappropriate clothing. I understand that everyone is free to do as they wish. Although, this is just a suggestion, could you consider putting on something less shouting? If you wish, I would gladly share with you my own robe.]

[Not that is not what I...Goddamit, this is embarrassing! I got up and forgot to change out of these sleeping clothes. Fine, I should have this rag in my inventory still. This will take only a second, so look away. No peeping or I'll...]

I made this clear for everyone, yet there was no real danger. During the change a wide curtain appears around your body. There is no way anyone can see through that cloth, and the entire thing just lasts for a second. Afterwards, the curtain vanishes, and you are ready to go. Very convenient and fast, I appreciate the luxury of this world sometimes. Still, I wonder if this outfit is any better.

[Yea I guess this is the usual Oddie for you, always having her word above others. You are fine though, your style is strange...but who knows, maybe I should take pointers from it? Like this imagine of a forest girl might be the new huge thing, perhaps? Oh my goodness! You know what, we should absolutely do a video in there, like those artists that do strange fantasy settings. They pose and barely dance, since their outfits are full of things on them. Girls, I need to think first, but we can surely...]

[Hold on a second Corona, are you seriously contemplating me having a role in this...not just me but everyone? Forget it, you are out of your mind. I'm not going to accept this, for many reasons, and above all else, I came here to say something!]

[And what would that be my child? You seem awfully upset that you have met us here, yet this was your wish from yesterday. Remember the time we talked about my absence? *Yawn* As you know, it would be a great waste of our efforts today not to conduct our activity together.]

[Yea righto, Noctia is on pointo! She is always, I can't play during the day, I'm too sleepy to stay up all this time, but from now that changes! Hey Wing Sisters, your fully in beauty, absolutely cuters commander speaks her mind. Listen up! Sho, today I thought up of a plan, since this is all for the sake of our wilderness expert Oddie. You all know her well, but what strikes me is that she is living in such a mess of a hut. I say, we build her a new one, right here, right now!]

That was the whole big idea from the beginning? Should have she said that before, it would save the disappointment for me. I am completely against any kind of busy work here, be it a stage or a house. How hard would it be for them to understand? Sound and buildings attract thieves and bad people—they are the last thing you want to deal within this wild forest. A lot safer way is to do nothing at all, hid well all your treasures, and hope that no one will pry into your business.

That was the case so far for me, not a single day I could feel okay with someone suddenly taking a small part of my earnings, over and over again. Even if I were to move somewhere deeper, that could happen again. And someone people wonder why I do this, but I don't know. Would it be better to just give everything to a bank and expect the best from them? Well the problem is...

I have never been a fan of doing things like everyone else. Solutions of the problems come when the difficult times appear. There is no reason to change, until a hurdle appears. So far it was smooth for me, even with this surprisingly quirky team. Sometimes there are times when I want to leave them behind, but I also would feel bad about it. And that is why I think...

[You guys know I didn't ask for your assistance? I wanted a day off...from you all. Dammit, I'm so mad about that! In your desire to assist, have you ever considered my position? I wanted to be left alone, just so I could think, okay? No hard feelings, just that any presence attracts bad guys. Yet you must come to this quiet forest and start a big ruckus. That’s not helping, could you listen for once girls? Don't go doing your deeds until you get my permission, understood?]

[What a party-pooper, Oddie. And here I was thinking it would be a good gift for a girl who never had good neighbours. Jizzle-fizzle, you really know how to ruin the mood with your ramblings, you know? Fine I will consider your words. Oh, you so loud, those pesky brigands are upon me! Oh, don't even think about being friends with me, I have sharp claws. Oh girls, you don't understand what I am even saying here! Okay, whatever Oddie, you are such an...odd-ball you know?]

Wow she actually said that! What nerve that little pink conductor has! Making fun of my name and mimicking my voice! Come here, I'm going to smack you good! You think you can escape a child who grew up in the wilds? I'm going to show you!

[Who you are calling an odd-ball you mud-ball?! I won't be finished with you until you get all what you do deserve. You think that earlier slap was hard? Well you will be for a surprise when you realise just how much it pains me...]

[Come down, both of you! God does not wish for violence to be spread. We can both understand each other, with our faults, if we join our hands together. In prayer we seek the answer that’s impossible to find in reality. This pitiful servant of yours...Please lord grant her the power to break with conflict without the unnecessary bloodshed. Let your will descend from above!]

[A mud-ball? Jeepers, I am so amused! This must be the first time you got this mad to be calling me names, Oddie. Upsie, I guess this silly-billy leader said one wrong word too much. I'm supar sorries, can you forgive me this once, pretty please?]

[All things considered, you two fight a lot. I think it is better just to stop now before you say more stupid things Jielby. With all respect, you shouldn't anger a wild animal, or whatever you think of her now. That's only my suggestion okay? Say, you don't want to ruin the team, so consider all of our feelings. Oh my goodness, did I also said too much? Forgive me, I thought we were on the same line here, so I spoke up. We are though, right? Okay...I'm just going to be silent again.]

It was mere seconds before we would all get into a scuffle, on this small island near the waterfall. Things were really fast, as I jumped instantly towards my prey. Trying to push her, using both of my hands, she reacted with her own and shoved me back. Obviously I anticipated that and didn't fall for her trick. In this world you can’t actually push or move other players, but you can still apply force on their bodies. To a certain extent, you can make them trip if you do it fast enough that they lose balance in the real world....But besides that, when I was occupied with my uneasy footing, my little pink...