It was pure self-indulgence, you couldn't get enough of the drama

[notayoungkitten]

Characters: Revolver Ocelot (AU), OPEN
Setting: Starting at floor 38, then off to floor 40
Format: I'll match.
Summary: Ocelot gets used to her new surroundings.
Warnings: Nothing yet, possible violence.

She had never experienced anything quite like this. Being kidnapped and brought to some other world under the pretense of being "saved" was something that would be almost curious had she not been trapped here, in some vicious hellhole where death seemed to lurk at every corner. Fortunately for her, being a lifelong soldier gave her a small advantage. She was carefully aware of every footfall, every sound that she was making. Here, she hadn't seen any sign of monsters, but it didn't mean that they weren't out there, lurking just beyond her sight.

Not even for a moment could Ocelot let her guard drop in the event that some creature was out there. She kept her gun at her side, alert of any new noises, even as she took a cautious glance through the windows and the fog below.

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[tempus_scorpius]

"I have hunted the creatures here and killed many of the monsters that roam at night."

[notayoungkitten]

She nodded thoughtfully. "Your skills would be very appreciated, then."

[tempus_scorpius]

He nodded then just kind of stood there waiting.

[notayoungkitten]

She motions for him to follow her at that. "Are you able to show me your skills now or would you prefer to arrange a meeting?"

[tempus_scorpius]

"I can do it now."

[notayoungkitten]

At that, Ocelot gave him a rather motherly smile. "Let's be off, then. I want to see your skills in action."

[tempus_scorpius]

He is a little confused by the smile but he nods. "Understood. Do you know where the forest is?"

[notayoungkitten]

"I do," Ocelot said with confidence. She hadn't been on the floor before, but one would be surprised what you could learn by simply listening.

[tempus_scorpius]

"Let's go then." And he walked out, leading the way. He was silent for a long while before he offered... "I am Rolo Lamperouge."

[notayoungkitten]

"A pleasure, Mr. Lamperouge," Ocelot said, the motherly smile being replaced with a very businesslike look, a look of someone who knew what she was getting into even though all that she had heard had made it clear that the forest was a very dangerous place to go, even for someone such as herself. "Call me Ocelot."

[tempus_scorpius]

Mr Lamperouge... That sounds so strange and somehow made him feel a little embarrassed inside. "Just... Rolo is fine. Do you have any weapons, Ocelot?"

[notayoungkitten]

Ocelot nodded carefully. "I always have my revolver on me. Six bullets in the chamber." At one point, that would have been enough to wipe out an entire platoon but now she wasn't sure that it was enough to take down a single monster. Worse come to worst, she hoped that it would be enough to get away.

[tempus_scorpius]

"Just six... Do you have other weapons other than that."

[notayoungkitten]

She had to stop herself from saying that she didn't need another weapon. "No," she admitted after a moment. She didn't want to use up all of her ammunition on one monster, either. "Bullets are in short supply here."

[tempus_scorpius]

"Yes, they are, unless you know how to make any... Are you any good with knives?"

[notayoungkitten]

She nodded. "That I am."

[tempus_scorpius]

Rolo nodded back. "Good. We'll go get you a knife first then from the workshop."

[notayoungkitten]

She smiles vaguely. "Good. Let's get going."

[tempus_scorpius]

And with that he'll lead her to where the knives are kept. There is quite a collection. "Just pick anyone you want."

[notayoungkitten]

She looks a the collection for a long while before she grabs one that looks like it can be handled with one hand. "This one will work nicely."

[tempus_scorpius]

He looks at her choice with quite a bit of interest. "Let's go then."

[notayoungkitten]

She nods in agreement. "Lead the way."

[tempus_scorpius]

And he leads her there without incident. The forest seems rather peaceful today but who knows what lurks behind those bushes.

[notayoungkitten]

She's a little taken aback by how serene the forest seems. Given the fact that it is home to vicious monsters, she was expecting it to appear a little more... unfriendly. But perhaps that is the trap. To let the hunter's guard down and allow the creatures that roam this floor to get the upper hand. "It's more quiet than I would have expected."

[tempus_scorpius]

"Yes. But this is just an illusion. They are watching us and waiting for us to let out guard down."

He looks around and stills as he stares at a clump of bushes to their right. "There's something behind that." And the leaves rustle lightly as whatever is behind it moves a bit.