"M-my name is V-Violet, Mr Nao-Naofumi didn't kidnap m-me" I then duck straight back behind Mr Naofumi
'I know Mr Naofumi said he isn't scary ... but I can't help but be afraid of big men they all seem to have a scary aura around them.. plus my little history with 'that' man.'
"I kid. I kid. Its nice to meet you Violet, my name is Erhard and I run this blacksmith. There is no need to be scared I don't bite" (Erhard)
"Come on Violet, we're here for you to get new armour and a new sword" (Mr Naofumi) I then poke my ears out behind his legs
"M-Mr Naofumi, I don't need a new sword. I love my sword. Please don't take it away from me" I then bring my sword up to me chest and hold it in a protective manner. While protecting my sword I step out from behind Mr Naofumis back.
"There you're little fox, if you're willing to could you please show me the sword ?" (Erhard)
"I'm.. im sorry but I recommend not touching my sword, it's dangerous"
"Ah okay, sorry for asking. Moving on why don't we get you fitted for your new armour" (Erhard) He then gives me a nice reassuring smile
"Told you he isn't that scary. He won't do anything that you don't like, now lets get you some armour, I'm sorry that I said a new sword" (Naofumi) he then puts his hand on my shoulder in in reassuring way.
I then walk forward and follow Erhard to a dressing room and once we're done getting my measurements we walk out, Erhard then walks away somewhere while I go back and stand beside Naofumi who is looking around the shop
"Mr Naofumi I'm back"
"Yo, have you seen anything which piques your interest ?" (Mr Naofumi)
"No, no I haven't" Once we finish our small chat Erhard comes back in with something metallic in his arms
"Hey little fox come 'ere and try this on" (Erhard) He motions to to the stuff he was holding earlier which happens to be armour. I then go forward to inspect the armour.
The armour is red and pink, on closer inspection it looks the a samurai armour there is arm guards which go to the elbow with a main red colour with golden accents and a armoured skirt with red and white accents. It also has armoured shin guards red and golden accents. I go to put it on and once I'm done I put in the red and golden clip it came with along with the black and red ribbon
"Erhard, its... it's amazing ! I feel so protected ! I love it, I absolutely love it !" I run up to him with no trouble at all
'This armour doesn't slow me down at all, it's perfect'
"How much does it cost ?" (Mr Naofumi)
I then look up at Erhard
He then pats my head and says "for the little Fox I'll give it to you free of charge as long as you don't go running off to some other blacksmith" (Erhard)
"A-Are you su-sure ?!" He then looks down and smiles at me very kindly
"Yes, I'm sure it was only something I made while I had some spare metal lying about so i made this. I thought I was never gonna get to see someone who will fit it but I see it fits perfectly it seems my guess was right on the money" (Erhard)
I then start to tear up a bit and wrap my arms around his waist and Bury my head in his stomach
"Th *sniff* thank you *sniff* thank you so *sniff* much" I cry tears of absolute happiness
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Once I'm finished crying and thanking Erhard I let go of him and step back
"There, there no need to cry that much" (Erhard)
After realising just how much I wet his shirt with my tears, I then bow my head and keep repeating "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm so sorry."
"Haha" he scratches the back of his head "it's okay no need to apologise so much, now go along shield bro seems like he wants to go somewhere else" (Erhard) He then points towards Mr Naofumi who is sitting on a wooden chair near the door
'Oh oops I forgot about Mr Naofumi...' I then walk torwards him and stop just infront of him
"Mr Naofumi, how does it look" I say as I smile at him and stare at him hopefully
He looks at me and says "it suits you, it doesn't look like it weighs too much for you either. Good. Very good" (Naofumi) he then stands up and looks up at Erhard
"That'll be us, thank you for the armour." (Naofumi) he then begins to walk to the door with me putting back on my cloak and us both putting out hoods up then I walk outside and close the door behind me
"Let's go to some other merchants" (Naofumi)
"...yes"
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Time skip (Nightfall)
"Mr Naofumi can we go to an Inn. Please, I'm tired" I say as I cling on his sleeve to make me seem more desperate
"Yes let's go to the inn" (Naofumi)
We were about to walk away when we heard a voice coming from behind us
"I heard you were looking for party members..." (voice) I then turn torwards the voice and I see the head of a plump looking man with a moustache and a top hat along with circle classes
"But it seems I was too late." (Man) Mr Naofumi then turns to the man and urges him to stay
"Oooh it seems I was wrong, I guess you want more members for your party. Then I'm the person your looking for" he does a little spin and says "follow me" (Man)
P.s sorry for missing a chapter this week my schedule has been all over the place like one minute I'm ready to write then first have to do something, I hope you can understand ❤❤