Risty's Intimacy story

League of Elves, I'm pro-level at that game too.

Hehe, how rude! But I'm at the highest stage! How about that, surprised?

Really? Which character do you like? Ahem! If I have time, I could play some rounds with you...

What?! What do you know about games!?

You know Festa, that homeless attention seeker? Every time I see her, my life looks better in comparison.

Tsk, you sound like such a boomer. Looking better than a bum doesn't mean I'm happy about it, alright?

What?! I knew that guitar looked expensive! Should I hack her and cause some trouble?

Well, you're not wrong. Even what I call happiness is far from perfect.

Isn't the position as Master at the Yggdrasil Order a sweet gig where you get status and income guaranteed even if you slack off? Geez, I'm so jealous.

Ner? You mean the Head Priestess? Thanks, but I'll take a rain check on any tedious sermons that are just empty kindness.

You're the one doing it! If you mean what you say, then actually hand over the position!

Ugh... When you react like that, it makes me look really pathetic. Aren't you too much?

Since we're not in Monatium right now let me be honest: the Mayor is really corrupt.

Uh... I haven't really thought about it. But I'd do better than the current mayor, probably?

What's wrong with that? Isn't that how democracy works?

Maybe because you're an outsider, you're neutral and objective? Rational thinking proves I'm right!

Being unemployed for so long, I felt weird sometimes. Games weren't fun, and I felt kind of empty.

I-I don't get lonely or anything! I'm definitely not going out! ...If you really want, you can come to my place.

Ha, treating me like I'm some trashy elf? Should've kept my mouth shut, I guess.

She's kind of draining... Always harping on about my lifestyle every time we run into each other.

The Elf aptitude test is total nonsense. I've been waiting for my results for years now.

Right? I know I'd do great if they'd let me handle some spy stuff that actually requires thinking!

Easy for you to say. Do you know how much time I invested preparing for that back then?

What? Puhahaha! That's funny! And honestly? Kinda true now!

Ugh, I'm tired... Get me some cold water to wake up.

*Yawn* I was going to sleep after winning just one match... but before I knew it, it was morning.

If I sleep now, I'll wake up at dawn again! Even for me, that's a bit much.

Ah geez... I shouldn't sleep... Zzzzz...

Making betrayal a lifestyle? That's just dumb, isn't it? Being so obvious about it just makes the other party refuse to work with you.

Ugh... I forgot that humans are even worse than us.

That's a compliment, right? If you're being sarcastic, we're gonna have a problem.

Hmm... Is it? I just think it'd be nice if we could just cut each other some slack, even if it costs us a little.

The free food at the Banquet Hall is really great. Without this, I would've lost my rental deposit too.

...Something about this is eating away at my self-esteem.

Hehe, I've never paid into that. You'll have to try much harder to threaten me.

Te-test? What did you put in the food?!

Hmm... Being a prisoner might have been better than I thought.

Aaah! Absolutely not. I was mistaken, mistaken! I'd rather be unemployed than be locked up!

In hindsight, it felt rewarding and productive in its own way... Or maybe that's just nostalgia talking.

Hehe, honestly, even a cocky elf probably learned something from the experience, right?

Ugh, this is hard. Why do I have to come all the way to the Banquet Hall every time? Honestly, this place is too far.

Still, hard is hard! Of course you get exhausted just from going outside!

I think the Banquet Hall should come to where I am at least once! How about it? Isn't that a great idea?

Hmph. Sprites telling me to quit sugar? Not a chance!

Master, are you a gamer? Can you recommend a difficult game?

Oho, you want to see my physical skills? I'm all for it! Should I show you what I've got?

Huh? Brain games, right? Hehe, are you doubting the problem-solving abilities of this genius hacker Risty?

Uh... aren't those scary games? O-of course I can play it! Ahem... But make sure to come watch me when I play. Got it?

Hmm... it seems a bit crowded. Is there any drone parking space?

What? Outside? Ugh, how annoying... Maybe I'll just forget about it?

Oh, that's perfect! I can move around inside on my own, and it's fine if a few plates break, right?

What? Who does that?! Geez, I'll just keep riding it!

Umm... I'm kinda busy right now. Just put the food in front of me!

No. The latest chapter of "Eternal Dark Ranger" just went up on the Darknet! I need to read it right away!

Ugh. Are you some kind of boomer or what? Tch, fine.

Ugh, give me a sec. I've got people to talk to right here on this screen!

Isn't anyone in Elias a match for my gaming skills? Sitting on the throne is boring.

I've never met any in person. Are they good at games too?

Hmm... I feel like the Phantoms would use all sorts of dirty tricks, so I'm wary to face them head-on.

Heh, what's this? You acting confident? Ready to get crushed spectacularly?

I'm going to become a master of every game in the world!

Huh? You're going to cheer me on just like that? Something feels sketch...

Hmph. Of course it won't be easy, but that's what makes it worth challenging! Hehe!

Hey! When did I ever babble like that!?

Kek kek, I'm thirsty. Do you have any Dr. Peppa here?

Tsk, not very well-prepared, are you? I don't drink anything but that.

Of course I know that. Every time I go, I buy a box to store at home.

What? Are you dissing the intellectual beverage of the chosen elf right now?

If I want to escape unemployment... what should I do?

Convenience store? Like that phantom next door does? Hmm... it looks really tough every time I see her.

What? Theater? Uh... that place is kind of sus, so I don't really want to go back...

...I, I didn't give up! I just asked out of curiosity! I'm definitely not giving up, so don't worry!

You look busy today. Want me to help out for a bit?

Umm... I'm confident with the microwave! Just put everything in and heat it for 30 seconds, right?

Huh? Hey! My hair isn't a broom!

Huh? Of course I'm going to ask! My welfare support fund seems to have been cut again, so I need to earn some cash this way.

Ugh. I want to just play around and do nothing...

Urk. That's true, but... anyway, I want to do nothing even more intensely!

The problem is I don't have that money. By any chance... does the Order have something like Apostle support funds?

What, you too? Hehe, I knew others thought the same as me! See, I'm not weird or anything!