Chiyako

There they are! Emi heard the approach of her friends. They had been quicker than she'd anticipated, but she certainly wasn't going to complain about that. As they arrived she visibly relaxed. The Demon was now thoroughly outnumbered! Also Alexandrine, an experienced magical girl, was here. There was no way that they could lose now! Unfortunately the Demon appeared to sense that as well. Bafflingly, they were even allowed to retreat! But then maybe that was part of why Alexandrine was the better magical girl. Emi would not have given the woman such a chance. Couldn't for fear of claims that she might be on their side. She glanced towards the girl they had come to rescue. Another magical girl. The sort of situation her mother had been in, only this one had managed to be rescued. A quick nod and her attention returned to the Demon. If they were going to let it go then she wouldn't question it. Alexandrine was experienced. She knew what she was doing. Emi trusted her. Unfortunately the man had continued his attack. Not that she could blame him. If she were alone in his position she would have done the same! No, the unfortunate part came when a portal opened and the man was pulled within. A trap? An accident? The girl was safe. Alexandrine and Rin were here. If anyone could flee from Demons it would be Emi, even if it meant dragging the man with her. He clearly wasn't an ally to the Demon. Heck, he could maybe even become their ally! "I got it." One quick leap forward sent Emi through the portal. It was a strange sensation, teleporting through someone else's abilities. Different too. Her power was the manipulation of space itself. This was, well, more based in magic? Dark energy? She didn't really know. As she popped out the other side the bunny girl landed on a knee, both pistols flashing upwards to point towards the Demon woman. They were outdoors. The gunshots wouldn't be quite so overbearing here. Of course it was then that she noticed the presence of yet another Demon, prompting her to instead point one pistol towards the strange bestial woman. Oh. He is leaving. She didn't like allowing the foul beasts a chance to escape, but if he wasn't confident in the fight set before them then it was probably a good idea. And so she simply stood, keeping her weapons trained upon the two. Ears twitched, scanning for sounds of other opponents while her gaze darted between the two.

Suppose I can push them forward to the singing in my next post here.

Emi nodded once in agreement. She could get something to drink afterwards! Truth be told she didn't know when it was supposed to be their turn to sing. One girl had just finished and another had entered the stage. This song was a lot more sad. The betrayal of friendship. It was something she had to worry about too. She knew full well the dangers of her blood and the potential it had for changing her, for hurting others were she to lose control. With any luck such things would never happen to her. I doubt if Alexandrine or Rin would ever do something like that. Rin had a good point as well. Alexandrine, as terrible a loss she'd suffered, had not had someone turn on her. That would have just been even more heartbreaking! It did make her worry about whether or not she should actually be friends with them, or really anyone. But then the chances of Emi ever falling like that were incredibly slim, especially with so many good people surrounding her. I think if Alexandrine hadn't found me it definitely might have been possible. Maybe I was even close.

Yep! I just figured I'd give him a chance to reply before I do. Also oolala~?

So Alexandrine had given Ryan permission! That is what their discussion had been about. Well it worked out in the end. Heck, if she hadn't done what she'd done that night then maybe she would be even less inclined to come here today! Once again it was someone else taking the initiative for her, and for that she was grateful. I hope she is enjoying herself. She really deserves to be happy too! Emi's gaze turned to the floor as Rin admitted that they had been captivated by her. More compliments she had difficulty dealing with. Having that effect upon others was still very strange to her. Rin wouldn't be the only one either. She had already felt people's eyes upon her, and at least one adventurous hand against her rump. Thankfully it had mostly missed her tail. That might have actually been worse. It is the safest spot. True. If they weren't blatant then Emi had a good chance of going through the entire convention without having sex. Perhaps that was for the best. Maybe she was moving too quickly? She wondered if someone like the man they met the other day would skirt around such things. And sure, maybe being with multiple boys at once might be really fun, but she did also know first hand that a knight felt somehow even better than a normal Human. Well, probably. She hadn't been with a normal Human like that. Not all the way anyhow. "Maybe we can find someone for you to talk to." Thankfully there was something to take her mind off of sex. Thinking about it so much, and being surrounded by so many possible candidates, and being dressed as she was had all been getting to her somewhat.

Emi intends to jump through to assist! Although I'll wait for Toshiro.

It was a fair question. One which kept her face flustered, yes, but one which Rin couldn't really find the answer to on her own. Well, maybe. Perhaps her heart would change as she spent more time settling into her role as a girl. Or maybe not. Emi couldn't really know. But then Emi was still new to this stuff herself. "What happened at the gym, um, well, I don't know. I guess I just hadn't really been able to relax before. When I was there I was relaxed, and I guess maybe I could think about that stuff more, and you were handsome. I was curious." Curiosity had been the biggest thing then, but that could apply to just about anyone. By that logic she'd probably prefer to try being with someone more grown up. Someone bigger. Multiple people. Try new things that she hadn't. Sate her curiosity. But that wasn't really a good answer to Rin's question. "I like nice people. Being handsome helps. You weren't too much bigger than me so that made me feel safer about it too. But also you were pretty brave, even if maybe you didn't feel that way." Indeed, Ryan was still a boy who had ventured into the girl's locker room to shower. That took a lot of confidence! It was something which attracted her. She had enough of a lack of that sort of thing herself. "When I really feel like doing that I feel warm. Sort of tingly. A strange fuzzy feeling, I think. I just feel like I want to be close to someone, to maybe be joined with them. I think." She shrugged, a little unsure of her own answer. "This is all still very new to me. You would do better asking someone with more experience, I think."

Right now Emi is keeping guard next to Elie and letting Toshiro handle offense until others arrive.

Rin would only try it if Emi was there. That placed her into something of a predicament. It would be good for Rin to try it once, right? Just to at least see if she enjoyed it? But maybe she wasn't ready yet either. She had just come into this sort of thing, after all. Heck Emi was still navigating this stuff! The idea that she would have to make the decision for both of them brought her some unease. I suppose I could put up with it for her sake. Have sex so Rin could have sex. Or maybe it was just a good excuse for her to do it? Was that all it was? Emi using Rin as an excuse to try it? She couldn't quite tell. Yes, on one hand she did want to try it. She really wanted to try it. But on the other hand it still did scare her a bit. However if Rin would only enjoy herself if Emi was there then, well, maybe she would just have to steel herself and get it done. I wonder if that man will be here. Emi's thoughts briefly lingered upon the man she'd met the other day. The one who helped in the fight against the Demon. Her cheeks, already somewhat pink, briefly flashed a slightly brighter shade as she remembered his face between her thighs. He was pretty big though. Would Rin be able to handle that? Heck, would she? Well maybe I'll ask if I see him here. I don't know. "I'll think about it" Emi finally replied, turning her attention towards the girl who was singing. She had a pleasant voice! But thankfully enough she clearly wasn't a professional. As long as they didn't go after anyone professional then maybe she would be fine out there too.

She's really tough. Would bullets work? Emi didn't like to open fire indoors. It really hurt her ears when she did. Nor did she expect firearms to work all that well against a Demon. Sometimes they did, but most of the time they were somewhat impervious to the weapons unless they were charged with magic. Also it would almost certainly hurt the other two in the room as well. Not that she had too long to think about it. Unfortunately this Demon had a similar ability to her own. Instead of flying face first into the Human their foe had appeared behind him and had sent him crashing forward with her own attack! This of course meant he was sent directly towards her in turn. Pink flashed across her face as his face ended up between her thighs, and on reflex she transported herself to another plane of space, allowing the man to pass through her as though she were nothing but air. Even so the brief initial contact had negated her momentum enough that she landed stumbling backwards. He seems really strong too. That's good. I wonder if he would join us? It hadn't taken long for the man to recover. She hopped back to stand next to the girl who had been attacked by the Demon. One hand grabbed one of the girl's arms, ears perking up and shifting this way and that in preparation for anything the Demon might attempt. Thankfully the creature seemed to be more focused on the man, who had by this point allowed his energy to flare. He was clearly the more dangerous looking target in the room. Can't be reckless. She can use portals. Keep the girl safe until the others arrive. As the large Human charged the Demon the little bunny glanced back towards the girl. "Just stick close. You'll be okay."

Only half? What else did a Protogen expect out of friendship? How different was their version from what Humans had? Or from what Luanari had? As it turned out she didn't really have to wait long to figure out the problem. He did not equate a hug with friendship. Or, rather, he didn't equate saex with friendship. Oh. Oh, right! Her face gained a bright pink hue for a moment. "Oh! Saex is freendsheep!" She paused in thought. Did Protogen have hoetha? Golden orbs made a quick pass up and down along the creature's form. Would it be rude to ask? A hand settled upon her shoulder, applying enough pressure that she knew to release her grip. She took a couple of steps back, head tilting slightly while she listened. Patrol. Checking areas repeatedly for anything that might be off. Every two hours, which was a common measurement of time for Humans. They walk the ship, probably. There were also breaks, during which time things were consumed. We usually mostly rely upon digital surveillance. Maybe they don't trust the ship's capabilities? Well, this should be fun! With a smile the Luanari nodded, offering the Protogen another salute! "Evee reedy for eneetheeng!"

It was good that Emi and Rin were backstage right now because her face had by this point grown quite pink! Such a subject was embarrassing enough to discuss in private. Here they were not far from a huge crowd of people. Anyone with the sort of hearing capabilities that she had might have even heard them, despite how quietly she was speaking. But then she hadn't seen anyone else with bunny ears so perhaps it was fine. "I don't know." Getting together with strangers. It felt weird, but then hadn't Ryan been a stranger? Rin? Even Alexandrine? The first day she had met them and they had pretty much gone all the way. Would choosing people here that she didn't know really be any different? And, truth be told, she was interested in doing it with other people. With more people. Possibly trying to handle multiple boys at once. Maybe that was just her Demon blood speaking to her but the thought of it did cause her legs to press a little closer together. "Maybe. I haven't really decided yet." Rin had made that promise, but now Emi felt as though it were constricting the girl's experience. This was possibly the safest place to try something like that out. Her multicolored orbs turned towards her friend, a single hand lifting to gently tap the girl on the arm. "I don't know if I want to, but if you feel the desire to try it out then you should. I'll be okay. You don't have to worry about me."

Rin was certainly going through something that Emi could never hope to fully understand. A boy who wanted to become a girl, who enjoyed doing it as a boy, but also enjoyed doing it as a girl, and now would be primarily remembered for being a girl. As Rin she was as cute as Ryan was handsome. There were going to be boys after her. Emi on the other hand had mostly dealt with boys, but occasionally one or two girls in the past. She was always just a girl. Sure, she enjoyed both, but there was less stigma behind that. "You only need do what you feel comfortable doing. What you feel like doing. Maybe try being with a boy if you are curious. You might enjoy it. It definitely feels different. Unfortunately it isn't something I can show you." Her face started to heat up at the thought. What she had done with Rin. With Ryan. Even with Alexandrine. What she might have done with Hikaru, or any of the boys out in the crowd right now. "Even a finger or a tongue doesn't quite do as well, a-although it is still really nice. Maybe you'll enjoy it more. Or maybe you won't. You won't really know until you do try. Either way, once you do I think it will be easier to deal with." It certainly had been for her! Well, at least, a tiny bit easier. When she was clear of mind like she was right now, or not directly in that situation, it just felt very difficult to push herself to do that sort of thing. She was too timid and it was too embarrassing. Still, it was an improvement from before!

Whenever possible it was best to be honest with one's self. Sure, it wasn't something she always practiced, especially when it concerned anything that might even have anything remotely to do with her Demon side, but she tried none the less. How had it made her feel? Well she had been open with Rin already. There wasn't any reason to hide anything. "Scared" she began, squeezing her plushy slightly. "But maybe a little good too. It can feel nice. Enjoying it is still new to me. For some reason it also just feels wrong. It's confusing. I don't hate it but I don't like it either. I don't like that it makes me feel good, but it does." It was hard not to feel that way considering all the other times things like this had happened, and given all that her mother had endured and sacrificed for her. Somehow it felt like betraying her. But she knew deep down too that her mother would be happy to see her happy. Still, that didn't keep her from feeling the way that she did. "P-popular" Emi mumbled, turning her gaze over towards the girl who was preparing to sing. On one hand it felt strangely nice to be popular. However having people's attention upon her was still terrifying, still put her on edge. It brought back memories she'd rather forget. "Idols. Maybe." Not that she could sing. Heck she still didn't know if she'd even be able to perform in front of people. That had yet to be tested.

Two Demons? As the bunny popped into existence atop a rooftop opposite to the building she'd sensed their foe within she detected another presence. It too had a darker feel to it, but it was somehow different too. Not a Demon, more knightly. Perhaps they were as she was: the spawn of a Demon and a magical girl? Or maybe they were one of those poor broken creatures, the ones which had been turned to the side of evil. I've not faced two at once. It didn't really matter in the end. Emi was here to help. Any time spent waiting meant it was more likely that people got hurt. Besides backup wouldn't be too far behind. Also sticking around and waiting gave her foes more time to take notice of her. If she was quick enough perhaps she could make a surprise attack! Moving from one space to another was still not something she was completely comfortable doing without line of sight. Thankfully these buildings often had windows uncovered by blinds. In the next moment she was stepping into an empty room within what she had judged to be the same floor as the presence. The bunny started to jog forward, phasing out from her realm of space mid-hop to pass through a wall into the next room. And then the next one. Then the one after that! She picked up speed as she went, skipping through entire rooms, cracking hard tile floors as she put more power behind her charge. As she grew closer she determined that the very much Demonic presence was set between herself and the one which did not feel completely evil. If it turned out to be a foe then perhaps she would take out both in one strike! But if it was a friend then maybe she could serve the Demon up for another attack. At least, that was her plan. Emi landed in a crouch within a room opposite the wall of the room filled with the strange occupants. She ignored the screams of the civilians who had just witnessed what they might have perceived as being a ghost. The muscles within her legs tensed, the floor beneath her groaned and cracked, and in the next moment she disappeared. As The White Rabbit phased through the wall she was already twisting her body and lifting her right leg, drawing it in towards her body. I really hope you're not an enemy! Her leg shot out as she neared the back of the woman who seemed to emit the most Demonic energy of those present, herself included. A kick aimed towards the center of her back with the goal of sending her flying towards the lone male within the room. She twisted in a way to make her profile as small as possible, to avoid the woman who seemed to be the least corrupted of those present within the room. Sure, she knew not how strong her foe was, or what she could do, but she was relying primarily upon the element of surprise here, and the hope that it was somebody who had not fought her before. That and the possibility that the unknown factor within the room might be a friend!

Alas it was not the first time Emi had been through that sort of thing, nor would it probably be the last. Still it was very tame by comparison, and so she shook her head. "I have been through worse. It wasn't bad" she replied quietly, already starting to relax once they'd managed to find a place to cool off. Truth be told it hadn't been completely bad either. Having sex with Ryan had been somewhat eye opening for her. Now she was glancing around for something to drink. It was possible that she would need to maneuver her way to the food court. Of course it would be much easier if it were in her line of sight. A quick jump through space could go unnoticed. There and back. It didn't really make noise, but it did give off a signature for those capable of sensing magic. Although I suppose the sudden expenditure of energy might also attract the attention of magical girls and knights. Might worry them. Maybe I shouldn't use my powers. Her attention returned to Rin when she was questioned. That aspect of it hadn't really been something she'd taken notice of until now. If anything it helped her to relax a bit more. "It's different. Nice. Nobody has really said anything about it." Of course it wasn't as though she had been talkative or anything either. "I assume they think it is just part of the outfit we wear. The transformation. But that is fine. If at least this form is accepted by people then it means I can at least do my job."

In the convention she is just chilling up on the stage with Rin, I believe, until their singing starts.

I'll wait for you then like I said and just prepare my own post.

Suppose I'll chuck Emi into there now.

I'll probably post in Wanderers after @SataiRolePlayingGuy does again unless ya want me to have Emi arriving there now.

The stage. Less people up there but more eyes up there. She had to consider it for a few moments. Which was the better spot? Probably up on the stage, right? She really didn't want to risk getting worked up in a crowd, especially with what she was wearing and especially not before they were to sing in front of a bunch of people. Also perhaps standing on the stage long enough would help with her anxiety! "Stage." Emi pressed herself closer to Rin's body, aiming to follow the girl up! There were of course others to give pictures to along the way, and more of those totally accidental touches regardless of Rin's attempt to shield her, but she didn't blame anyone. It really was very crowded. Besides she needed to at least get something to drink before they started, and this would be the easiest way to do so.

I don't mind either way! I don't expect Emi to win a fight here. Maybe be annoying more than anything given her combination of abilities and Demonic physical prowess. I don't mind incurring injuries, or giving them. Death should definitely something agreed upon for the most part, or any permanent injuries (although that said I've been saying there is some healing assistance from being a Demon for Emi so it does mean maybe taking worse injuries if need be).

I'm fine with Emi interacting with anyone as well! That said she isn't really the type to approach anyone.

I don't understand how people can get comfortable in these things. Emi was still having troubles relaxing while in a moving vehicle. It was just strange to her to be sitting in a giant metal box which one did not have control over, especially not when they moved so swiftly. Still, it was nice to peer out the window, to watch the world race across her vision. This was especially the case at night when the city was lit up around them. It was a shame that Ryan didn't have as nice of a seat. Perhaps sitting in the boy's lap could work again, but then she also wondered if either of them could control themselves if that happened. She didn't mind what it led to, of course, but these sorts of nights where it was just wholesome and relaxed were also really nice. Her ears perked up before Alexandrine had mentioned it. She felt something. The woman's words confirmed for her what it might have been: an unfortunate end to their lovely, wholesome outing. She didn't have to be asked twice. Her seatbelt was unbuckled. Emi slid into the back, wobbling as she stood up. With a tap of a finger against her collar and a flash of white light Emi's transformation sequence was initiated! I wonder who it is. By the time it had finished her clothes and cloak had both disappeared. The holsters however had not, and had remained upon her thighs during the sequence. A trick she had learned during her time on the run. Imbuing an object with sufficient energy would allow it to remain. Other clothes seemed to be tied to the transformation itself and generally reappeared if it reverted. One could then pick and choose what stayed and what went. For situations like this it was very useful. "I'll check ahead." She could move quicker than the van. It wasn't just that she was very fast, but she could also take the most direct path. Given the estimated distance she figured she could get there a few minutes sooner. Enough to maybe catch whatever it was before it escaped, but not so far ahead that the other two couldn't rescue her if she was placed into danger. Besides, if one of them moved ahead they could get the Demon to focus upon them. It might allow the others to sneak up without giving their foe a reason to simply flee! Not that she had the time to relay such information, but then she knew Alexandrine was experienced. She would almost certainly catch on, if not think of something better! Emi focused upon herself and hopped upwards. Like a ghost her body phased through the back of the van as it continued forward. Upon touching down against the asphalt road Emi crouched down, tensed her muscles, and then exploded up towards the sky in a single powerful leap! Ears twitched about, seeking out any sounds of battle, although she didn't hear any. She had to go off her sense of the Demonic presence alone, at least until she grew close enough that her other senses could pick up on their foe. Just as she started to descend Emi shifted the space beneath herself, dropping instead a few feet to land upon the roof of a nearby apartment. Another hop forward brought her a few blocks ahead to the rooftop of another building in sight. She could skip busy streets, traffic jams, even the presence that city blocks full of buildings had, buildings which otherwise might have interfered with her progress. It was this gift, along with her immense strength and speed, which had allowed her to survive for so long even against parties of pursuing magical girls and knights. Shouldn't be too long.

Do their own thing. That had been the suggestion given to her and Rin. Make an impression. Have fun. She could surely do that much, right? Nobody was here to hunt her. She was safe. Emi had to keep reminding herself of this fact. She could let her guard down. Relax. If not for her sake then at least for Rin's. It's fine. It will be fine. By now the experience she'd had on the stage had more or less worn off. Of course as she followed Rin out into the grounds she was once again faced with the issue of an audience. There were plenty of eyes on the two of them. Many were innocent, of course, but she could also feel those more lecherous gazes across the many exposed parts of her body, from the straps which barely concealed her chest to the fabric which hugged the line between her porcelain thighs and the pelvic region of her torso. It made her feel embarrassed, yes, but also to a much lesser degree somehow strangely lustful. But then, as with anything that could be perceived as being bad, she chalked it up to being related to her monstrous side. Regardless it left a permanent faint pink fluster across her otherwise pale cheeks. She nervously shifted about where she stood, keeping close to Rin. Emi allowed the girl to do most of the speaking, but when photos were asked for she tried her best to smile. Even if the smiles were timid, and clearly nervous, and only barely present they were still better than nothing, right? If poses were asked for she tried her very best to live up to them as well! At least that much she was starting to get used to, even if only a faint bit. Nor did they seem to be stuck in one place, the two of them slowly making their way towards the stage they'd be using for singing! So many people. It was warmer being surrounded by so many Humans. Occasionally they got a little too close, even bumped into her at times. She didn't blame them. The convention was packed, and she was quite small. It was easy to miss her if one wasn't paying attention. Some did seem a little inappropriate too, but these she generally put down to being simple accidents. It wasn't as though somebody would do anything objectively lewd out here in a crowd, after all.