Shinigami's Manor. (Shinigami's Entry)

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Jumi closed her eyes as the healing began.  It spreading throughout the body, only the mark resisting its power.  If it was as complete as the goddess suggested, it probably had an extra as well, eliminating any risk of any of them coming out of this carrying a demon’s child.  That had been the biggest risk, after they avoided breaking.  It felt nice, the pain Micori earlier suggested she would feel after it was all done probably.  But the memories still there, and at least for now, with the marks still in place, not really unpleasant memories.

She stepped over to help Mitsuko when it done and she dropped.  Was the goddess already gone?  They would find out in a moment.  “Not a dream.  We still have the evidence of it on our bodies.”  Jumi answered Nymphia, referring to the marks.  Kaida still had her gift from Canata as well.  “Supposedly will go away in the morning.  We should probably all stick together until that happens.  I’ve gone through most of this before, but not that.  I can only guess what it will feel like for each of us when they finally fade.”  There were things to consider though.  “We should probably go back to the temple until then.  Let them know what happened and possibly help the bit of recovery.  We should be careful how we get there though.  Take the safest route possible….if we run into more demons tonight, most of might be tempted.”  Other than Shinigami, and technically Reika, they were all still under the influence.  Especially now healed, she could not ignore she be tempted to do more if they encountered demons again tonight and would not be surprised if the others did too.  That influence of the mark remained on their minds for the night, to potentially be attracted to demons they saw.

”None of you feel any regrets or shame do you?”  Regardless of how it started, as she thought about it now, the memories were almost like remembering any human she had been with.  “Nothing  wrong with it if you don’t.  Might change in the morning, but we did not do anything wrong.  The important thing is to take it as a lesson of how dangerous it can be.  If you do not crave more, that is the most important thing.”  She wanted to say some of this, especially for Nymphia and Mitsuko, if she was hearing it, before the shock of the mark wearing off.

But that was the question, once the marks were gone, would any of them feel tempted?  This was the first time at least for Nymphia and Mitsuko, she was not sure about Kaida.  It was much more intense than the previous times demons had raped Jumi.  So many more, and a very skilled succubus, who was almost dangerously human.  Who had made sure to touch them in ways to please them best.  In Kaida’s case, even offered something much serious, if she dared seek it.  It was her mark they all bore.  That they all willingly agreed to take.  They had not gone too far.  They were not broken.  But had this experience changed them?  It would have to be seen if they could resist the temptation for more.

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Kaida seemed to curse under her breath as she noticed and remembered the mark. At least she had regained this much sanity from the healing. Nymphia seemed bothered as well but less open to let her mind fleet into unwanted possibilities. With what Mitsuko had done, it was like they never had sex. No lust except from what the mark may do to them as effect. Shinigami shrugged as she heard Jumi and walked closer. "Don't you worry your pretty head... I will keep you safe. Whatever she did also involved me. I feel better than ever now.", she said, pointing to Mitsuko. "I will not try a gate again after what that demon did. Besides, seeing you all walk like this sound more interesting.", she teased, smiling a bit even.

Reika merely watched for now while Mitsuko appeared to be unconscious at this moment. Kaida was not sure what to think of Jumi's question since she herself rarely ever experienced such event as what she was remembering from this fleeting dream that was not really one. Things that was done to her or that she had done. She knew the risks... These memories were a warning. Nymphia however tried not to let it get to her but the sight of the others felt a little embarrassing with what they had done before in the bath. "I-I don't know how to feel about this... Miss Shinigami...", she shyly said, making the fox remember their time more with a smirk, "Back to yourself?", Shinigami questioned while moving closer to her.

The approach did not seem to help her mood, now seeing the fox more clearly. Shinigami leaned forward as Nymphia was still sitting on the ground then poked her forehead. "No playing for you. you had me worried already...". The ribbon fairy blushed red in protest, "I-I was not thinking about...~!", she started but Shinigami leaned closer, "Besides, you already had your time with me back there. You are not safe just yet.", she continued, patting her head. Nymphia stared at the fox, remembering something about what she mentioned, soon covering her face with her hands. "...Aaah no, I-I did not mean to...~", she could only say, amusing Shinigami. Reika sighed. "You really did make some good friends, didn't you...?"

Shinigami helped Nymphia up at her pace, pulling her hand to make her follow toward Jumi and Mitsuko. Kaida did so on her own while Nall stuck close to them now. "They're an interesting bunch. It's fun to be with them.", she said, not quite speaking how she felt about it, if she even understood her feelings. "I see...", Reika replied, raising a hand to snap as a symbol on Shinigami appeared shortly, breaking to pieces before a new symbol formed and disappeared, "There, you're free. The link with you is gone... You can be yourself, my perfect goddess. Mao might miss you, though...", the reaper said, "You can always summon her if you wish to see one of us. Mao will surely answer your call...", she specified to the fox.

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Nymphia at least seemed to be doing fine for now.  Hopefully it would remain so in the morning.  It appeared Jumi would have to wait a bit to see what Mitsuko’s current state of mind was.  She prepared herself for the walk.  She still just listened to Reika for now, it did not appear she was going to cause any trouble, possible but uncertain if she was going to be leaving in a moment.  It just seemed better not to say anything, unless Reika said something to her.  She was sure the girl would let her know, now or later, if the two of them still had to resolve things between each other.  That girl had certainly caused them plenty of trouble.  Done things that upset Jumi, but she seemed capable of being decent at least at times, not necessarily an enemy.  If she did not doing anything unforgivable, Jumi would not push her away and was past the point of being automatically hostile towards her.  

She reached down, took Mitsuko into her arms and stood, holding her unconscious girlfriend.  She felt she should do that.  Shinigami might have been stronger but she was probably the one most capable of helping comfort Nymphia in the moment.  “The sooner we get moving the better.  Hopefully we can get to the temple before morning.  I should be able to handle Mitsuko until she wakes up and recovers enough to walk.”

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Shinigami was thinking about it. Something annoyed her about Reika but she had been the one to create the perfect beast she was... One who died to make it happen. At the very least Nymphia looked as fine as she did the first time she had met her. "...Don't involve demons anymore. Though, I might have made a friend among them. Don't seek to hurt any of these girls again for my sake. No more causing troubles for them.", she warned the Reaper who nodded quietly as response. From what began as a game of death turned into Shinigami finding her way around humans even if that part was not set at all but if Reika didn't cause too much troubles, there probably was no reason not to see her again sometimes.

The reaper smiled softly, taking a good look at the group but mostly at her fox, "Well, time for you to go, then. I might see you again. Be careful when you leave...", she warned before she vanished. Kaida eyed the others, "That sounded ominous, didn't it? We're still underground and my dragon can't be above anymore.", she said, thinking. Shinigami turned to them, still holding Nymphia's hand. "She would not have done anything... Not anymore. Let's go...", she replied and began going, all leaving naked but most of the group did not care right now. The fox also made sure that Jumi and Mitsuko were fine to go as they went back up the tunnel like path that went under the house above. That event was finally over.

Nothing would appear to be odd on their way, even as they made it to the basement of the house. Nobody or anything was there but they might be able to hear voices and not only one from the outside. Shinigami's ears twitched from the sound before she eyed the others. Nymphia however seemed more alert suddenly, listening to the voices before she dashed ahead on her own. A movement to stop her came too late, making the fox sigh before she followed her at a normal pace. Once outside, Nymphia could be seen just a bit further from the entrance while seven more figures further, seemingly magical girls, stared at them. Shinigami turned to Jumi. "You would not know them, do you?", she asked her softly.

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Nothing from Reika to her, Jumi could not tell what was going through that girl’s head.  She seemed to be acting differently, but it was hard to tell what it meant, whether it might lead to something more positive or not.  She would have to wait to see what it meant for her.  The biggest uncertainty being the annoyance of not knowing how long she would have to wait, but it was not surprising that she had to wait.  There were more important things to worry about.  She was not actually sure how far they were from the temple, just hoped it was not too much.

She was alert as they began to hear voices.  This was very risky, they did not sound like demons.  It seemed they were satisfied for now, content to wait before causing more trouble.  Of course the alternative was not the best thing to run into.  What was a normally a welcome sight was more dangerous here.  Shinigami would have to be explained.  But the demon marks were another thing that would put veteran Magical Girls on alert.  It of course did not automatically mean they were broken, they would not be the first or last Magical Girls to take such temporary marks without breaking, but it told the other girls that this bunch had been taken by demons and given in to temptation.  Best case, at least some of these girls experienced the same thing and understood their circumstances.

She let out a sigh.  “I do not.  This is dangerous, but let’s see if they give us the benefit of the doubt.  Best case scenario, the temple asked them to check on us….or do either of you two know them?”  She asked Nymphia and Kaida.  That would make things much easier, but were they so lucky.

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The magical girls' faces showed confusion, shock or sadness, soon turned into anger at the sight of Shinigami. Nymphia herself had a smile mixed with some confusion as well from their reactions. Turning to look back to Jumi, she nodded. "It's my team...!", she exclaimed but while she looked happy, her team in question did not look too overjoyed.

A green haired girl approached slowly and carefully. "What happened to you, Nymphia...? Is this why you were...", she started, biting her lip. Seeing her naked so casually with what could be defined as a fox demon with scary eyes in her opinion did not look good. Worse, they all could see the mark on all of them except for the fox.

 

The long black haired one of them who was lightly dressed pointed toward them. "My dear girl was taken by that demon, that's what. We came too late... I will not forgive you.", she said with pain in her voice. Something that she really believed. Her eyes showed that she wanted to attack but Nymphia was in the way. Plus, it was risky.

 

"Calm down, Blacky... Losing your temper now will not help her.", the pink one then said, seeming more calm even if she showed some disdain for Shinigami regardless. Nymphia blinked but looked at them all. "Wait... Miss Shinigami did not do this to us...! She helped us. I can explain...!", she tried to defend the fox, standing between.

 

The yellow coated one shrugged, observing them, "Why should we believe your words now? You might still be spellbound by that demon. I say we pummel her and free them.", she said as she hit her palm with her other hand. Shinigami stepped closer, defensively putting an arm in front of Nymphia. "Try it, just to see.", she snarled.

 

"Curious...", the light blue one then said, "Why would this demon try and protect her? Or is she trying to protect her prize? But I don't know. Something is off with this one.", she commented, eyeing the others as these girls' situation was strange. With Jumi keeping Mitsuko close as well, it did feel different from usual demon business.

 

The flaming red one shook her head lightly, "Why even think about it? She's a monster just like any other, isn't she? We came because this is where Nymphia was last sensed... She's here now and we're saving her.", she said, holding a long sword ready for a fight. She was not moving just yet, however, making sure that others agreed.

 

"Let's not be hasty...", a mermaid themed like magical girl spoke, not willing to trust Shinigami but not wanting the girls hurt either. She first approached carefully with a smile, "How about we talk with them, first? Psiana can read their mind as well.", she said then looked at Jumi. "Let us hear you... Please tell us what is going on here."

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[SataiRolePlayingGuy]

Of course they were suspicious.  Jumi could hardly blame them, she knew what it looked like.  And the truth was, their minds still influenced by the marks, even if the influence was minimal in the moment.  This could make it harder than it otherwise would have been.  But it being Nymphia was probably the only reason they were not already fighting.  These ones looked like veterans of a sort, but they might not have gone through anything like this.  Specific things they might not have known.

”Look, I get what it looks like, in your place I might have thought like you.  She is no demon though, not a succubus.”  A succubus or incubus was the only sorts of demons who could mark more than person at a time.  While she was sure they did not all look as human as Canata, it was hard to imagine one looking like Shinigami.  “I don’t know if any you of have experienced anything like we did, hopefully not.  But we just got away from the ones who did this to us.  Our heads should be back to normal in the morning.  They are mostly normal at the moment.”  At least as long as they avoided demons, they were unlikely to act any differently than normal due to the marks.  Or as long as the girls did not get more curious about it.  Have some girl talk about what it was like.  She and the others were less likely to be as negative talking about it tonight as they would be later.

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"Not a demon...?", the mermaid girl wondered then focused more on Shinigami, which she didn't do before. Looking at her up and down, anyone in their right mind would call such claim a lie. Nymphia herself stayed close to her but didn't look afraid. The strange thing was that she did not look like a puppet either... Emotionally, their friend was there. From the fox's ears to her paws and her tail, she did not look like an usual demon but demons could take this form certainly. Still, if the ice magic girl's feelings were correct, something DID feel off about this. "I don't think she is lying but we don't know what these marks are doing to them...", she commented. "Why are you naked...?", the red one asked, curious.

It was a silly question, though. "More importantly, why are they so clean if they just ran from demons after... you know...", the yellow one asked, doubting their words a little. "They don't look related to the one who flew out just before.", the icy color one remarked. Shinigami remained tense, not knowing what they would do but to answer them, "She's the one who did that but that would be hard to explain in a way you understand.", she replied, pointing at Mitsuko who was carried by Jumi. The one named Blacky looked the most worried for Nymphia right now, along with the green one, but hearing Jumi say that they would be fine felt somewhat relieving even if they did not know what to believe right now.

The mermaid spoke again, "Psiana... You can find the truth. If she lets us find out what is true then maybe we can appease our worries.". The pink one nodded and walked closer to them. "I am Psiana... I can glimpse into your mind to find the truth. Will you let me do so?", she asked calmly. Shinigami bared her fangs, though... It could be a trap. "I assure you that Psiana will not hurt you. Not unless you give her a reason to fight back. We want to know, for Nymphia's sake...", the green one then said. Shinigami looked at the others but lowered her guard slowly, showing that she was not completely hostile. "Do your worst...", she replied to her. The pink girl came closer and reached to her but did not touch her.

With her magic, all of what they could see was Psiana seemingly reading her mind laid bare for a moment while everyone waited impatiently with unease. After a while, she finally lowered her arm. "If I did not see it, I would not believe it. This is a lot to take in but she speaks the truth. She is, to put it loosely, a magical girl's creation somehow. Nymphia trusts you... She... well... I won't say further.", she told her, figuring it was best not reveal their private moment and how they met otherwise. Her team would trust her words. "Our apologies for being careful...", she finally said to her, getting a nod from Shinigami. She then turned to Jumi and Mitsuko. "Are you going to be alright?", she asked, seeing their states.