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Hellhound was about to hit something in her leap but before she did, she was stopped or rather caught by the demon woman. For the moment, she stayed still but nodded to the advice. It gave her a grin, to find out what magical girls were capable of. Using her own power against her allies. It might be more devilish than what demons did themselves. Still, that posed a problem. Her ear twitched as she heard something but what she heard was not sound. It was within her mind. That felt confusing for a bit but she still listened. Zorn was warning her about that woman, which made the beast girl look toward Alexandrine herself. Was she a Demon Lord buuut for magical girls? Well, a powerful human is what she thought of. Not only did she have to be careful about portals, thanks to the demon woman's advice, but now she had to be careful about a super human? Hellhound was not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed but it did not make her one without strategies. The demon woman seemed to enjoy her time with that man, whoever he was. So that left her the bunny girl or the other supposedly powerful one. "Don't worry... I will enjoy this.", she left in her thoughts, probably for Zorn to hear. If she didn't do anything, it might make the two other humans want to take advantage. It would not be a fun game if she was not part of it. This time however, she formed a flame with her hand and made her way around the portal. "Let's play with fire!" Hellhound shouted for everyone to hear, before she lifted her arm above her head and, with a glimmer of some sort coming from the flame she had, she brought it down and blasted the ground at Emi's feet with it, which would cause a blast where it impacted but also a wide spread of flames around the forest, potentially setting everything around in flames. This alone made the beast girl grin in a twisted manner, as if whatever happened to the forest itself didn't matter to her. Her burning passion for a fiery battlefield was where she was best and maybe it would force one of them to make a move that she could take advantage of. Besides, the fire probably would not bother Exzel. Hellhound kept her distance, watching them.

She was careful because magical girl thing and she was warned for certain threats. Well, she was not like paranoid careful but still careful. It's not like she expected someone to follow her home. It's just, she's more aware of possible threats in the world now so yeah. It might be too early to challenge her about it, though. I'm sure she'll find troubles soon.

Mitsuko looked at the both of them and beamed. "Oh I did not expect so much but sure, I will remember... I will be back tomorrow, certainly. However... It will have to be after classes. Thank you, however... I appreciate your help." She then stepped back and looked at them both for a moment longer before she turned around and left. It had been quiet fruitful so far. Now, she only had to make sure nobody noticed her like this, normal life friends or foes? Either way, all she needed to do was to do a quick visit to the bathroom. From there, she would go to a stall then do what she had practiced. Calling her magical form away, her old clothes would suddenly take the place of her battle ones, replacing everything almost instantly. It was quick enough that she barely felt the bareness of the change. Her eyes would turn back into a blue color as a result of taking her old form back and she would be wearing her school uniform instead. The sword then appeared as a pendant of some kind around her neck. Then, she finally was able to leave properly, unnoticed. Mitsuko would probably take a look at what is sold in the convention a last time before she would leave. If she didn't buy anything, there was always the next day. When she left afterwards, she looked both sides and around her then made her way back home. There was a lot to do... At least she was able to explain where she was, since many fans had gone to the convention. What she needed now was a shower and a good night of rest. Hopefully, no one following her home. She was not worried but she wanted to be careful.

Mitsuko observed them, more quietly for now. She could stay or leave and admittedly, she felt like she was too many in the room if they had something to do with the other ones. For what it was worth, she was merely a guest who should not overstay her welcome. She had spoken in a way she felt that she should help decrease the tension but it seemed to not help at all. Perhaps it was not a good moment, either. Whatever had happened to the other two was mostly between them. "Maybe it's best I return home... School tomorrow is not going to like it if I exhaust myself, after all. But... It's nice knowing that I'm not alone. Balancing studies and being this will be something to adapt to...". Slowly, she stood up and bowed politely. Before she left, she took at look at Elie first, smiling. "Thank you for introducing me and helping me. It was amazing. Your magic was very impressive to look at. Is there a way I can find you all again? Just in case I may need to talk...", she asked them, figuring she might need to talk to them again later. She did not know if there was a base of some sort, unless they were inside it now. There was so much she did not know about. There probably were many more of them elsewhere. For now, she had to understand her own role in all this. There would surely be a time soon enough where she'd have to fight. Mitsuko would however try to hide herself by changing back to her own clothes somewhere, before she would leave the building.

Mitsuko considered what was said before she nodded, wondering if it would happen to her to meet with one. She had not really thought about it before when she had found her sword. If she had to have a guardian within the sword, surely she would have met with it already. Unless... Well, she didn't know exactly what to think of that. For now, she looked at Elie and smiled to her, wondering if she was alright. For now, there was a lot she didn't know about, many of which could still surprise her in the future. "Alright... Well... We should have fun now, should we not? Though... I wonder if it's best that I change back to my own clothes. Assuming that they are when I think they are right now...", Mitsuko was thinking about her transformation.

Nice. But then I have no idea where Zorn/Hellhound are, during the convention. Probably elsewhere as these two seem easier to explain. At least Mitsuko doesn't have to be around for the wanderer part as it's too early in her time. The Elie paradox is the only thing that made me curious. Also because Exzel basically ignored Elie during the convention. Or she might have slipped a word about her somewhere. (Hence how I learned about it). At the same time, she was hiding but still. So between convention and Wanderer, Elie somehow got saved. Now, that would be hilarious if Hellhound just went to the convention and went "Hi" in her goofy manners. But then that would point like 10+ cannons right at her. Then again, that's where the mystery is because until the wanderer event is "done", Hellhound's current status is, besides alive for sure, completely unknown and unpredictable. So even if I wanted to play the silly card (Out of fun), there is not a single way I could do it without creating a potential plothole. (Note that it's not a plan of mine or anything, just a big what if fun thinking. xD)

The funny thing with this convention is how time feels twisted. At first, I thought the wanderer happened after the convention. (Everyone feeling happy -> Fight breaks out) or at least that's what I was told with Hellhound's position. Now, the thing is, I saw somewhere how Elie is already "sealed" (From Exzel's encounter). Sooo... How does that work?

Shame nobody answered Mitsuko about the magic minion thing. I thought it was interesting. And curious how no magical girls have one.

Mitsuko's gaze returned to Elie and she smiled to her. "To be fair, perhaps you're right. I don't have the experience to say but maybe there's one out there who would be willing to be friend? However, I think it's safe to not trust them. If you cards speak to you as well as they spoke about me, maybe you could find an answer.", she tried to comfort her somehow but then looked at Alexandrine again. "By the way, I thought I may ask but don't magical girls have magical pets sometimes? I mean, they do in some stories... Cute talking creatures, you know?"

Mitsuko nodded to Alexandrine when she was reassured that what was happening was real. She was short for words at the moment but she remembered what Elie also had told her. What she needed to do now was to adapt to it, now that she was there. Taking her sword back carefully, she put it away for now and made it go away for now. It felt insane how she knew how to do it yet she did. Somehow, maybe her transformation made her capable of knowing these things although these were only the basics. Her own skills would matter more for what was coming if she was going to fight real demons. Or... Any other threatening life forms who were the natural enemies of hers now. The enemy of humanity. Hearing the questions of Elie thereafter, one of them made her think about what she was told before of the manga that she bought. Perhaps she fantasized on the idea that something out there could somehow play nice with a human. In Mitsuko's case, she doubted it. Maybe it was a cliche that monsters were always evil or scary but these enemies seemed to be all but nice. Especially with what answers she got and what warning she was given by the diamond sorceress. Force themselves on her?, she wondered. Indeed, that was a threat that magical girls faced. Not that the valkyrie knew anything about it but whatever threat she would face as a magical warrior now would go beyond the rules of humans. Demon was a word that meant what it meant. Underworld creatures from hell? Or from the darkness? For a moment, Mitsuko pondered about Elie's words before she turned to her. "A demon can't be good, can it...? If they are anything like the oni or the tengu, it would be hard to say. A yokai as well could perhaps...", she shifted her gaze from Elie to Alexandrine a bit, for the sake of discussion between them, "...be good, IF they exist the way legends talk about them. But... we're not dealing with these kinds of creatures and spirits, are we? I'm sorry, I happened to learn about these stories at school...", she finally said, feeling embarrassed that she rambled about folklore. Still, she had no idea what she would fight.

Sorry to voice my opinion here but I agree that seeing where the true story goes on first would be better. At least for the sake of character development. I did some sort of what if stuff myself (Well, it was not exactly what if but more like crossovers with stories from certain games) and it really was best done when we're comfortable with our characters. It's NOT a bad idea but I think it's best if it's not rushed. When we know our characters well, we know better how they'd react in some alternate universe.

Mitsuko looked at Elie, considering her words, then smiled and nodded. She was right and the Diamond Princess didn't seem too bothered by her either. "Alright, thank you. I will stay, then." She followed them for now and when offered, she took a seat. The place was a little more relaxing, more calm. She welcomed it a lot, finally able hear her own thoughts. As she was asked if she had questions, with Elie giving her the honor to start, Mitsuko looked at the Diamond Princess nervously. "I am not quite sure if I have questions but there are things I certainly wonder about. Perhaps it's best that I stand...", she said and even stepped back. "Maybe you already guessed but these clothes are not what I normally wear.", referring to her transformation. Putting her hand away safely, she soon summoned a blade of the same style as her armor. She was not sure how she was doing it but she somehow knew as if it was part of her. "I found this sword in my home not long ago but it was small compared to what it is now. And touching it lead to, well, what you see here. Before I did, I heard a voice. No... I don't know what it was but it compelled me to find it... I don't know how I know but I know. Then I saw images in my head when I touched it... I don't know if this is real but...", she brought the sword closer, holding it in front of herself with two hands on the hilt. "This feels real to me. It wants me to fight...", she said as she gently put her blade town on the table. "I hoped to find answers by coming here."

Mitsuko had been watching them for the moment, not wanting to disturb them. Still, she was not sure if she should even be there now or not. "Um, sorry. I can leave for now if you wish to be alone. By yourselves, I mean. I would not want to be a bother." She knew that she was not really anyone for any of them and only Elie really had made her feel like she could join them. Yet, the situation looked like this small group knew each others and Mitsuko did not want to intrude. "Unless it's alright that I stay...", she said, looking a little toward Elie but then also at Alexandrine. She also was not sure if she should be transformed for as long as had been so far, not that she was getting tired or anything by it, anyway.

I've done battle stuff for like decades but don't quote me on that. Even I am not completely an expert on how to word things out in a narrative fashion. I do try, however. And my imagination is a pretty powerful thing. There's also the fact that I'm trying to gauge everyone's power at the same time, as well as Hellhound's own power. Whether you know Alexandrine's powers or not, you made quite a statement with Zorn about how she was to be feared. (She'd probably whoop Hellhound if she is that powerful, too). There has to be a reason she is named the "Diamond Sorceress" and I feel like it means literally what it is, imo. Diamond material magic or something. That said, when even Zorn is afraid of her, then yeah. Beast girl is no match for her. She is tough but that only goes so far against a goddess.

Okay, I love how I really did imagine the QTE and the slowdown as Hellhound was right upon her. The little window allowed by the zigzag. Then suddenly, portal. That was perfect. I will probably wait for others to play their turn before I play mine but that was pretty fun to read. The beast girl is greeted into the world of magical girls with style.

Yeah, sounds good. Gotta let the time for people to "Quick-Time-Event" the hell out of this cutscene. Wait... No actually, sounds perfect. XD

Well, I gave my post on the beast side. I will see what I can do on the side of the convention with Mistuko, next.

Hellhound observed, her ears attentive to what was going on. 4 humans? She didn't really need to fight 4 of them, only one. Or two. The bunny girl got her attention the most, however. She was planning something. Humans rarely planned anything. Not in a fight with her anyway. Most of the time, they would have shot by now or they waited for her to leap and tear. That would be a mistake. At least for a common human. She was more than ready to play, so much that her instincts twitched for her to move. But she waited, for now. Then a challenge was issued. They can't catch me, she said... These words made Hellhound grin. She wanted to escape, with how she had arrived in her forest just now? Not a chance. The hunter was way too ready for this to not let her pride and power talk. If she was not going to pull a move, the beast would. If they escaped, it would be too late. So be it. Hellhound suddenly moved but not in Emi's direction. She would be made an easy target. Instead, she moved to the side before dashing toward another side, closing in to her in a zigzag pattern. Three leaps in three different directions. It was all that was needed to make the beast girl end her last leap directly toward Emi, ramming against her if she had to. A hit would certainly let the velocity and the gravity do the rest, depending on what the bunny girl did or if whoever tried to intervene. Hellhound wasn't there to care about the portal and if they both got flung through it from the leap, her eyes would still focus on her target, locked on the one she was hunting, not caring about whatever was around. It was all for the game.

Yeah, this is why I was lax with hellhound in my last post, without making people wait too much. I wanted Emi to have a time for a post, too.

For friday and Saturday, I am usually there during the day but busy during the night. So I may be able to pull a few posts depending on activity.

Mitsuko listened to the song and observed the singers. Something didn't feel quite right with them but it was not what they sang... She could easily empathize with what one of them was going through, looking so nervous she could faint. Perhaps she never did that in front of everyone before. Still... The song was pleasant to the ears. A part of her hoped that this nervous singer would be alright. Even if she wanted to help, she could only do so much for someone she didn't know. Still, when she saw her partner face hers, she thought she probably would be fine. She had someone to take care of her while they were singing. The best Mitsuko could do herself was to smile, not show concern that could make her more nervous if she noticed.

Hellhound stared at the scene happening before her. The only times she had so many people around were casual times when humans tried to make her the prey and that never turned out very great for them. Still, this made her wonder if those were the super humans she was told about. They did not look like simple armed civilians. Why were they even in the forest she hunted in, to begin with? It kinda annoyed her as she was not done eating, which did not stop her from taking another bite of her cooked meat, seeming to eat faster. If she had to understand the situation, this demon woman clearly was about to get into a fight with these two humans. Wherever Zorn had gone, he probably just didn't want to fight. It's not like Hellhound ever needed anyone to fight for her. As Exzel looked back to her, asking her if mister spiky hair looked fun to play with, she wasn't sure what to answer. He was not armed, in appearance, like miss bunny girl was. The beast girl loved a fight, more so with someone who could offer her a fight. He tried to escape while she was not. It was easy. Taking a look at Exzel, smirking stupidly somewhat, she simply pointed toward Emi and replied, "She looks more fun to play with... You can keep the other human.", then took a last bite of her food before she threw whatever remained away. Hellhound was not sure what this fight was about as she was basically dragged into it but she could at least wake herself up properly with some exercise. Knowing that this girl could shoot anytime, the hell beast only stood ready on her paws but didn't move a single one yet. She just watched her, for now.

Ah, I was just... merely waiting. I was not sure what to say, to be honest. She is just really there, watching and listening. Enjoying the show.

Aaaand it's done. I think I accounted for everyone in the place. And I linked both posts made together so people know where to look for where she comes from.

Previous Post. As the portal opened not far from them, Hellhound had her instincts confirmed that something was not right. Zorn then suddenly went into hiding, making her tilt her head but she then focused on what was going on again. Mostly, for the moment, she was staring with a cooked piece of meat in her grasp as Exzel And Toshiro dropped out of it. Now, that was quite the sight to see but if anything, to her, it was merely the usual demon shenanigans. Except, there wasn't just a demon this time. One of them smelled like a human. To them, she was a dark skinned beast girl with not so much clothes on except a bare minimum to hide what mattered. Her shirt was torn and what was left of its bottom hid half of her breasts while she wore a personal kind of panties with strings or whatever it was. Thankfully, it covered everything that was between her legs. Regardless, what stood before them was a creature of power. Maybe a little bit airheaded but otherwise, still was armed with pretty sharp claws. All she could do at first was blink and observe the scene. First, the demon woman had spoken to her and commented on her meat or rather its smell, making Hellhound grin and reply, "It's my prey! I used fire on it myself. If you want some, uh...", She looked around but remembered Zorn was not there. "You can but you'll have to get your own piece.", she said, keeping a grin on her face. She had no idea who the demon was and why a human found its way there as well but she was not worried, except for the part where he seemed to try and escape. Should she try to stop him? Hellhound soon gave up that idea as soon as more activity from the portal happened. Another girl? And she was pointing what looked like a gun toward her. She had been threatened with a gun before and while she had not gotten out of the fight unscathed back then... Her opponent ended in a pretty bad shape themselves. Now, she was certain that something off was going on and this made her brows furrow and her feet moveslowly into a fighting stance. If she shot, the game would be on. Still, she eyed toward Exzel, too. There was too much going on right now. If any of them wanted to play, Hellhound would gladly give them what they wanted. Her sharp eyes for now observed everyone.