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After coming to this world in the middle of a massive battle, the odd three foot tall bug finally got an opportunity to look around this big beautiful city, far more colorful and bright than anything they had a chance to experience in their old world.

Their eyes were alight with curiosity, constantly running back and forth over the street as they entered the housing sector, waving to random people and windows as all of the head turning made the blue blob on top of their head cling on for dear life onto one of their horns.

Their cloak covered most of their body, which seemed completely featureless except for two legs, not even seeming to have arms underneath the cloak at the moment. Their needle was strung over their back, glistening slightly in the light with small flickers revealing the extremely thin thread tied to the end of the handle feeding into the cloak.

After wandering a bit blindly two indents suddenly appeared at their sides, their arms popping out of their cloak holding a wooden tablet, running their hand over it a couple of times before holding it out to some people.

Can you show me around? I am very new and would like to see this wonderful city!

Blue Vessel Health:150/150 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Shield:50/50 Soul Points: 0/12 Status: Buffs: Cooldowns:

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Sea Draco was currently sitting at a small, empty booth she'd recently set up. A large pitcher of what looked to be iced tea sitting next to her. A large sign situated above the booth that read "Iced Tea!" written in marker. She had a small, almost somber look on her face. None of her recent friends had stopped by and everyone else seemed to be ignoring her booth. Maybe it was because it didn't look all that professional. The thing cobbled together from scrapped wood that the Dragon had gathered during her free time. Maybe they just didn't like the booth...? She'd let out a small sigh as she poured the jug out into a small container, which she used to store and transport her drinks.

And then her eyes turned to the newcomer that was currently wandering about... it made her heart flutter a bit. "Oh mah goodness! You are so cute~!" Sea Draco's southern and womanly voice called out from behind the Vessel. the dragon woman rushing out from behind her booth up to the adorable little insect, her eyes sparkling with joy as she leaned in to get a closer look. Her gaze drawn to the large sign he was holding up, causing a small smile to stretch across her face.

"Oh, you're lost? Hmmmm, I was gonna head straight home but... I can show ya around!" Her smile widened as she stood up. Her hand stretching out, as if to to try and take the the small bug's hand. "And then when we're done, I'll cook something up for you!

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The Vessel perked up a bit at the sound of an unfamiliar voice seeming to come up above the others, turning back to see Sea Draco as she walked up to them. The compliment made their cheeks lightly flush blue as they smiled and waved to the new person, excited for someone to take up their offer. Their blue eyes immediately started to glance around over her curiously, peeking around her to look at her iced tea stand. Most of all their eyes focused onto her wings and tail, something completely forign to them, until Draco stopped right in front of them, their eyes finally coming up to meet the larger girl's.

As she talked they let their sign rest against their chest, holding it with one hand while they ran their other hand over the tablet, the letters disappearing and rearranging. While writing they had to look down to the sign, looking at it for a moment to make sure it was right before showing it to her and looking back up to her again, the light in her eyes flattering the little Vessel.

I think lost is the right word I'm not sure where to go or where to start Having you around to help would be very nice!

They reached out with their free hand, more of a nub with a thumb than a hand really, gently placing his hand in hers and holding on, looking up to her while they hugged their tablet to their chest with their other hand. No one else has cooked for them before, their hand running over the tablet one more time with the simple message:

Thank you!

Blue Vessel Health:150/150 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Shield:50/50 Soul Points: 0/12 Status: Buffs: Cooldowns:

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The dragon took a few seconds to process what the bug had written for her. She wasn't the best at reading and writing, most of her structure and grammer she learned from Cookbooks, but she still knew how. "Don't sweat it! Helpin a newcomer like you is the least I can do for yah."

Sea Draco's smile would widen as she quickly brought them over to her stand so she could pick up her things. The excited dragon's tail swishing back and forth as she slung the cooler/pack over her shoulder. The dragon pulling open a tab on the side of it to produce a small tap, as she grabbed a cup. "Care for a cup? It's gonna start getting hot soon, so you'll want some extra fluids in ya~!" With that she pressed the tap and let her cup fill with the fresh, cold, sweet tea.

"Oh by the way, what kind of food do you eat? I haven't cooked for something like you yet, so I wanna make sure I don't hurt ya! She held the cup out to the vessel, her warm smile beaming down on him like a ray of sunshine.

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The Vessel glanced down to their sign a couple of times as she read it to make sure they didn't misspell anything, smiling a little apologetically before running their hand over the sign again, taking a bit more time to make the letters a little larger and cleaner for Draco.

"I'm sorry, I wish there was an easier way to talk to you"

The Vessel eagerly walked alongside Draco, holding onto her hand tight and hugging their sign to their chest. They kept their eyes up, glancing around at the stand and standing up as high as they could to see onto the table, peeking around before watching her pick up the cooler, giving an excited little nod before slipping their sign into their cloak, holding out both hands as they waited for it. 

The happily took the cup in both hands, bringing it down and staring at it for a moment before tipping it up to where their mouth would be, the liquid seeming to disappear on contact with their helmet. They smile slightly and hug the cool cup to their chest, their eyes lighting up as they take another sip, the blue in their eyes disappearing like they closed them as they steadily drank and drank, finally pulling away with a delighted look covering their face, their torn up wings fluttering a few times

"This stuff is called Iced Tea? I don't usually eat, but I'd rather try something new! I haven't seen any other bugs, so im guessing you have other things than that right?"

The Vessel grinned up at her, their face slightly flushed as they stayed close to their side

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"It's alriight darling! I'm not the best at readin but... I'll manage!" She giggles a bit before gently scratching the back of her head. Her face growing a light red as she saw the bug clearly enjoying her tea! It made her heart thump in her chest a bit. It was adorable and it made her so happy to see!

The little guy was so precious, she had to stop herself from just picking him up and hugging him as tightly as possible. Her tail swishing behind her, bumping gently into the side of the stall as she waited for him to finish and write on his board again. The dragon leaning in, her reading going a bit faster as she got used to it.

"Yup! That's a sweatened variant cuz I know not everyone likes it without sugar. I cook for a living, Tea is my main specialty but I've been working on all sorts of food!" She proudly proclaims as she gently takes the empty cup from the Blue vessel and fills it back up for him. "I'm trying to gather as many recipes and ingredients as I can so I can. Figured I'd be able to find some incredible stuff since I'm here and if it all goes well. I'll be able to make it when I get back home!"

As soon as she said that last part her face seemed to change. A slight realization hitting her as she looked back at Vessel again. "H-heh... yeah it just hit me that we're all trying to find our way home here..." A slightly sad frown crossed her face for a split second before she shook her head. That cheery energy returning to her as she pat the bug on the back of the head. 'A-anyway, let's get going, you can drink some more while I show you around!"

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The Vessel happily continued to enjoy themself taking sips of her tea, glancing at her tail a couple of times and tilting their head a little as it wagged back and forth. They smiled slightly as they noticed them reading a little faster, happy that someone didn't mind needing to read to hear what they had to say.

As she took the cup to refill it they took the time to write a bit.

I've never had tea before, much less sweet tea. It's very good though, I'm excited to see what you cook!

They took the cup once again and took a happy sip, smiling to themself until they noticed Draco's voice change a bit. They looked up at her a bit neutrally for a moment before they set down their cup beside them, stepping over to Draco and gently hugging their leg, the two foot tall vessel not able to reach very high or squeeze very hard, but they did what they could, clinging to her pant leg slightly until they felt her hand on the back of their head and their voice picking up again, slipping away and grabbing their sign and cup.

This place isn't so bad It's much nicer than my home Lots more friends to meet too! Like you

They gave Draco a small smile and gently hugged onto her leg again, trying their best to cheer her up.

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"Awwwww. Thank ya!" Sea Draco would suddenly hug the vessel extremely tightly. The dragon giving that bug what was probably the tightest hug they'd experienced outside of combat. Her giggles filling the air she snuggled them nice and tight. Keeping the bug squished against her before she finally puts them down. Her hand holding their's as the two of them started moving again. Sea Draco hoping to take the Vessel to the one place she really knew. The lovely library that was owned by Doctor Ciel!

"You know what, I just had an idea!"" The chef dragon giggling as she came to a stop before quickly turning back to her companion. The path they were taking suddenly becoming a sharp right turn as the dragon changed her course. "I doubt I'll be able to show you everything in one day. Soooooo. How about you stay at my place until you get your bearings~? We do that and I'll get to introduce you to all kinds of food!" Seems Sea Draco had a change of plans for the little bug!

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The Vessel smiled happily as Draco pulled them into a hug, happily wrapping their arms around her and nuzzling up, letting their eyes close for a moment. It didn't last long though as the pressure increased, making them squirm slightly in her grasp, but not outright struggle, still enjoying the closeness with her. As they were set down they held onto Draco's hand, staying very close to their side as their eyes drifted around to the different buildings as they walked.

The Vessel tilted their head a bit as they changed directions, looking up to Sea Draco curiously as she mentioned the idea. As she explained it the Vessel couldn't help but flush slightly and smile, tugging gently on her hand so they could hug it before pulling out their sign. Vessel felt awfully lucky, getting the chance to meet Sea Draco and spend just the small amount of time they have with her. Betting to live with her sounded delightful.

I'd love to! I don't understand how the houses work here yet. I've just been sleeping wherever I got tired at, a home sounds good. I hope I can repay you someday, you've been so nice to me.

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"There's no need to repay me! Getting to live with an adorable bug like you is more than enough for me~" The dragon's giggles would fill the air as they finally came to a stop at Sea Draco's home. The building looking a lot more... well, I guess homemade is the best way to describe it. It had been painted a rather bright and colorful seafoam green and hanging above the front door was a small sign that read "Closed, cook will return shortly!"

"Oh and here we are! It's not much but it's home!" With that the dragon flipped the sign around so that it said "Open" and opened the door. Revealing what looked to be the interior of a small tea house. Three small tables all flanked by 4 different chairs were positioned around the room. The dragon had renovated her living room into a restaurant!

"Sorry there's no couches or anything but, I kinda turned my home into my workplace. Let me show you around!" With that she took the bug past the serving room and through a small wooden door to reveal what many would consider a restaurant's kitchen. It had well beyond the normal amenities of a civilian kitchen, likely another renovation by the dragon. "Here's the kitchen, it's where I spend most mah time awake. I cook up all sorts of things in here!"

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The Vessel continued to blush at being called cute, looking down and tugging up their cloak a little to cover their face, tightening their little grip on her hand. As they arrived at her home the Vessel didn't seem to mind terribly. It was definitely a step up from wandering and sleeping out wherever they were at the moment. And of course, being able to stay with Draco helped out alot.

As the door opened the Vessel slipped their hand away for a moment, the little bug quickly running around between the tables to get a look at anything and everything in the room, perking up as Draco spoke out again, running back over to her side and clinging onto her hand again. In the kitchen the Vessel tried standing up on their tippy toes to look over the counters, but it turns out adding an inch to two feet tall is still short, the little bug pouting slightly before turning to Draco and reaching up with both arms and grabbing at the air as they looked up at her in a bit of hopefulness and expectancy.

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The Dragon couldn't help but giggle as she scooped Vessel up and into her arms. The sea green draco hugging him like a little girl holding a teddy bear. Her mouth curling into a wide grin as she squishes him into her chest a bit. The dragon's tail swishing again, causing her hips to gently sway back and forth as she happily hummed to herself. The dragon walking past a very large stove, a massive brick and mortar oven on the other side of the room. It was the only part of the kitchen that wasn't cluttered and stocked up with utensils and tools. "Oooooh, you're the first who gets to see this! I got it installed a bit ago, it's a new oven that I can use to cook pizza in!"

She continued showing Vessel around her kitchen a bit before finally moving towards the door that was near the rear. Revealing a rather cramped looking bedroom that was rather lightly furnished. All that was there was a single small bookshelf, a closet in the far corner, a small desk with a dusty looking journal on it, and finally what looked to be a large beanbag that had been done up to look like a nest. "Anyway, here's my room! It's not much and we're probably gonna need to share a bed but... It's better than nothing!"

[Nostalgia]

The Vessel smiled as they got lifted up, hugging onto her and quickly glancing around at everything they couldn't see before, squirming a little in her grip occasionally to try and look at anything and everything in the room. As she started to walk though the Vessel calmed down a bit, relaxing in her grip as they looked a bit more casually, resting against her. As they were brought up to the big Pizza oven the Vessel tilted their head slightly, unsure what kind of food would need something so large. Reaching into their cloak the Vessel pulled out their sign again, doing their best to spell the new word, writting while they walked.

The Vessel stayed holding on as she continued to show them around, starting to squirm a bit again as they were brought into the new room, seemingly pretty focused on the beanbag and bed.

This place is so cozy! This will be wonderful! Have you ever made Pietza before? Could I try some?

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"Well I've made a few of them in the past, but I didn't have a really good oven for it. Those are built for resteraunts, which means it's perfect for gourmet styled pizza! I can't wait to finally try it out soon!" Sea Draco giggled as she finally sat down on the beanbag. Her body sinking into it a bit as she pulled the bug really close to her chest. Holding them like a precious teddy bear.

Her eyes looking down over the bug again, her gaze running over his rather tattered cloak. A small frown crossing her face as she ran a hand over the dusty cloth. "Oh yeah, I just noticed... Your clothes look kinda messed up. Is that the only set you've got? Hang on... I think I have some clothes from when I was younger hanging up somewhere." With that she stood up, placing the Vessel back in her chair as she waltzed over to her closet. The dragon opening it up before pulling out a rather small and frilly looking pink dress. The sea dragon spinning around to show it off to her new housemate.

"How's this? ...I guess it's a bit girly but I have no idea if you'd like that..." Poor girl has no idea what the insect would even wanna wear. She just knows how to cook.

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The Vessel nodded thoughtfully to themself as they listened to Draco talk about the pizza, smiling to themself. They were kind of excited to see what a gourmet pizza would end up being... It sounded good anyways. As Draco sat down the Vessel closed their eyes and snuggled up a bit, relaxing against her and enjoying the respite.

Their eyes opened once more and they looked up to Draco as they mentioned their cloak, flushing very slightly in embarrassment as they glanced down and realized the state it was in... Placed into the beanbag chair the Vessel nearly dissappeared, essenitally their entire body fitting into the dent Draco left in it, just leaving their head poking up as they pulled up their sign a little grin on their face.

It looks good to me! It reminds me of my

The Vessel hesitated slightly and stopped writting, staring at the sign for a few moments a bit blankly before they continue writing, their smile returning quickly enough as they look up to Draco.

I'd be happy to wear it, You're a very nice host Draco