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[icemaker]

[There is a disgruntled looking teenager rubbing the back of his head, looking around and sighing. It is worth noting that currently he is only wearing boxers and a necklace, and does not look bothered by it.]

So that kupoing thing says this is a different world from where I’m from. [It is way too early in this morning for this crap…] If I was sent here, it’s possible that the rest of the guild was transported as well. If you see anyone with a mark like this - [He taps his Fairy Tail mark stamped on his chest.] I’d be grateful if you let me know. A few of them are pretty loud and obnoxious, so it’ll be easy to spot them. Just let’em know Gray’s looking for them.

In the meantime, where’s the best place to hunt these nightmares? And is it normal to form teams to do that? [Despite being in a different place, he’s ready to tackle some fights. If he’s here it means he has a head start in powering up his little creature thing, and that flying moogle basically gave him the mission of going out and exterminating them. He’d be a poor Fairy Tail mage if he didn’t accept.]

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[buymedumplings]

Hello Gray. I'm Bolin, welcome to Traverse Town. [All smiles of course, Bolin's a friendly kind of guy]

Teamwork is good for the bigger ones and certainly if there is an area with a heavy population of Nightmares. I think most people have been going solo though...well not counting their dream eater support. Of course, grabbing some potions couldn't hurt either. We sell them here at the shop.

[Yep, total subtle advertising there Bolin. You're awesome at this.]

[icemaker]

Hey, thanks for the welcome. [Gray will return the smile half heartedly, but it's nothing personal. He's still trying to get situated, but a friendly face is definitely appreciated.]

Where is the heaviest population of Nightmares? Have you gotten to fight any? [The fact that most people seem to be doing fine on their own is a good sign to him.]

[At the mention of potions, Gray frowns slightly. He does have some of that 'munny' stuff but the moogle told him to go get a hotel room.] That does sound like a good idea, but I don't think I'd have enough to buy any good potions... You wouldn't accept an IOU would you?

[buymedumplings]

No problem. The moogles aren't always the most welcoming and since we're all stuck here together it seems better that we start things off on the right foot. I've fought them, sure, a little earth bending and my Dream Eaters and the nightmares are not match against us.

[Bolin looks thoughtful.]

Hmm...I'd say they're pretty evenly distributed in the different Districts. The First District is probably the clearest but even it gets Nightmare attacks from time to time. Twilight Town has different kinds of Nightmares, if you decide to head over there, by the way.

[Bolin looks around and then leans in close, like he's sharing a secret]

I can give you one free as a promotional item...but any more than that and my boss might get mad.

[And Even is grumpy enough on a regular basis.]

Just ask for me at the Potion Shop.

[allfunandgamesuntil]

[York waves at the viewscreen.]

Welcome to town; I'm York.

Are you Lucy's Gray? She was looking for someone with that name the other day.

[icemaker]

Nice to meet you, York. That's some pretty interesting armor you have on. [He rarely sees someone covered head to toe like that, and he wonders how powerful it is.]

Lucy's here too? [He's going to try not to get ahead of himself, but he does brighten up at the mention of her.] Celestial wizard? Blonde? This mark stamped on her hand?

[allfunandgamesuntil]

Yeah, it's pretty nice. Hard to keep it fixed up here, sad to say.

[He nods.]

I haven't seen her hands, but she introduced herself as being a Celestial Mage from Fairy Tail.

[dork_of_keys]

[While there's probably a few different possibilities for why a guy would be running around in nothing but boxers and a necklace, Sora's pretty sure he's in no place to judge given that in at least two cases (for two different worlds) he's gone around in less. Then again, those scenarios had the added issue of him not even having been human at the time.

It's all moot anyway. There's been a question asked.]

Most of us head out with just our Spirits, but you can team up with someone if anyone's up for it. It's definitely a good idea to team up if you plan on taking on a lot of Nightmares or the stronger ones... or a lot of strong ones, even. The strong ones don't usually show up in large numbers, but it does happen sometimes.

I'm Sora, by the way.

[icemaker]

Hey, nice to meet you. [And now that pleasantries are out of the way...]

Where are the strongest ones? The best way to get acquainted with this world is to go head to head with them right?

[dork_of_keys]

[Well that's kind of unexpected. So this guy likes to fight, huh?]

Er, I wouldn't say it's the best way to get acquainted with the world. And we haven't really seen any of the strongest Nightmares yet, except one giant one a while ago.

Uh, the pandas are probably the strongest ones right now and they can be found around Traverse Town. There's not really any specific spots for them, though.

[Sora considers sending the guy a copy of the bestiary he put together, but something gives him an impression that it might be ignored...]

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[frostyfuntimes]

[Jack sits up and stares at the half-naked teen wandering on the streets below. What was he thinking walking around in public like that? An idea popped in Jack's head, this guy was just ASKING to be pranked. With a mischievousness grin Jack rolled up onto his feet and hopped closer to the street, still being quiet and stealthy.

He waited until the teen was under his perch and then with a concentrated effort of will summoned up a nice pile of snow...to dump directly on Grey's head.]

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[icemaker]

[This town seemed pretty small, and considering Lucy was here somewhere, Gray was determined to find her. He probably wouldn't have noticed snow being plopped on his head due to his immunity to cold, but he was definitely aware of the liquid dripping down his hair.

For a moment he stopped, scowling, looking around to try and find out whose smart idea it was to dump snow on him.]

[frostyfuntimes]

[The laughter coming from somewhere above your head might be a clue. Of course, it also seems to be on the move as a figure jumps from one roof to another carrying more cold breezes with him as he flies.

He's a little disappointed that you didn't shriek like a little girl but it was still pretty hilarious all the same.]

[brodakota]

[Well, that's certainly new. Still, North's not one to typically comment on something like that. Maybe he'll bring up the lack of clothes later.]

Gray, huh? There's a Lucy that just arrived here recently that was looking for you. I expect she'll be happy to see you.

[icemaker]

[Wow, two armored people in one day.]

Yeah, so I gathered. She hasn't been causing you guys any trouble, has she?

[Because that is totally usually Lucy's department. : |]

[brodakota]

[There's a bunch around if you know where to look.]

Not from what I've seen. Granted we only chatted once.

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[celestial_wizard]

[ While scanning the network for familiar faces -- honestly Lucy hadn't expected to see one so quickly! ]

Gray--!! [ And some of the excitement peters out as she points weakly. ]

Y.. your clothes.

[icemaker]

Yo, Lucy! [Gray is definitely happy to see a familiar face, and he lists his hand in greeting. Seeing her enthusiasm disappate, he glances behind himself to see if maybe an enemy is sneaking up on him, but the familiar rebuttal causes him to turn red and jump.]

Argh! Shit! I've been using this thing all day and you're the first... [Probably best not to think about it. Maybe it's not a big deal here? He hopes so. He is quickly pulling his clothes back on just in case.]

... How are you holding up here?

[celestial_wizard]

[ Oh Gray. She smiles once he's dressed again, inwardly shaking her head. Gosh Gray, that habit of yours. ]

I'm all right. I've been here a little over a week now. Ne, where are you? [ Because obvs she's going to say hello in person! ]

[raisethemoon]

Thou shalt find Nightmares enough in any district, save the first. And though most hunt alone, save for their Spirits, I shall gladly join thee if thou likest company...?

[icemaker]

[Well, a talking horse is new. Still, Happy and the others are a talking cat, so...]

Hey, I'll never turn down a chance to form a team. Are you good at fighting?

[raisethemoon]

Of course! I am Princess Luna, of Equestria. [Not that the whole alicorn princess thing will mean much to him. PHENOMENAL COSMIC POWER what]

[colorbymemory]

[Namine blinks for a moment a the fact that he's in boxers--usually she's seen most people wear a little more. Maybe it's just his thing.]

You must be Lucy's friend--she just got here, too, and was looking for you.

If you'd like to form a team, I think most people would be willing to. No place is really free from Nightmares, so hunting shouldn't be too difficult.

[icemaker]

Yeah, we're from the same guild.

[At the mention of the place crawling with nightmares, Gray brightens, eager to get to hunting, as she put it.] Sounds great to me. I take it you don't really go after them then?

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[skysmirror]

[Xion's exploring when she comes across random articles of clothing strewn around. Well, that's no place to leave them. Picking them up, follows the trail to a newcomer.]

Oh! Um, are these yours?

[Not that she knows why he took them off in the first place, but it's only right to give them back.]

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[icemaker]

[Gray was pretty focused on trying to find Lucy in this strange town that he hadn't even realized someone was approaching him until they spoke up. Huh?

[And then he realized what she was holding in her hands, her words sinking in. Flushing a pretty impressive red color and jolting up a bit, he took them back from her.] Woah, sorry I didn't even realize...

[Because that is exactly what girls like to hear from a guy only in his boxers.] Ah, thanks for returning them to me. I'm Gray.